Motorola FV100 User Manual

Setting the Volume

1. Press the to increase or to decrease the volume. The
volume level flashes and “V” displays.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

FRS/GMRS Recreational Two-Way Radios

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Safety and General Information FCC Licensing Information

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Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation

Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.

The information provided in this document supersedes the general
safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control
your exposure and ensure compliance with the general
population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to
the following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio

generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in
terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the
following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999
Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1998

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries:

Your radio uses three AAA Alkaline batteries and beeps when the
batteries are low.

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Use a coin to wedge the batter cover open.

3. Insert three AAA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the
battery compartment.

4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Low Battery Alert

When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after
releasing .

Talk Confirmation Tone

Your radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is
like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you are finished talking.

Scan

Easily finds your group's channel by searching all channels for activity.

1. Press twice until and flashing Y or – displays

2. Press either
until Y displays to turn scanning on
until - displays to turn scanning on

3. Press to confirm

When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you hear
the transmission. To respond, press PTT within 5 seconds.

Attaching and Removing the belt clip

Hook the belt clip into the notch at the top of the radio and slide down
until it clicks into place.

To Remove

Squeeze the release latch together and slide the clip up and away from
the radio.

Talking and Listening

Special Features

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel.

1. To talk, press and hold .

2. When you are finished talking, release .
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your

mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the
microphone while talking.

Note: This radio does not have Interference Eliminator Codes. To
communicate with radios that use Interference Eliminator Codes, the
Interference Eliminator Code must be set to 0.

Talk Range

Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve
transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.

Push to Talk Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio
emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press
PTT for 60 continuous seconds.

Turning Your Radio On and Off

1. To turn on , press and hold until a channel number appears
and the radio beeps.

2. To turn off, press and hold until the display goes blank.

Initial Setup

Selecting a Channel

Your radio has 22 channels.

1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes.

2. Press or to select a channel.

3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.

For More Information

For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
and Canada) or visit us on the Internet at http://www.motorola.com.

Transmitting Call Tones

To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel as
your radio, press .

Note: To receive the call tone, radios that use Interference Eliminator
Codes must be set to 0.

Use Push to Talk

to:

• Talk

• Save a setting

Use to:

• Transmit call tone

Speaker

Use and
to:

• Scroll through
menus

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure
to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range
from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999

• Australian communications Authority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003

• ANATAL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation of
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic
fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz” and
“Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002”

To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure
to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set
forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following
procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the
antenna affects the effective range.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always
place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster,
case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved
accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.

If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn
accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use
position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)

from your body when transmitting.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions:

Save these Instructions

1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric
shock.

4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather
than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.

5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.

7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over
or subjected to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire
and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure
that:

• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size
and shape as those on the plug of the charger.

• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

• The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for
lengths up to 150 feet.

9. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA
or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (text telephone).

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be
used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install or
charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.

Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not
always—posted.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your
radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
burns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—
touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a
pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators
using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their
equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159,
which includes all of the forms and instructions you will need.

If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have
questions, please use the following contact information:

You may also visit the FCC’s Web site at http://www.fcc.gov.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void

the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should
not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments
should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as
technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in
the provide land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization
representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any
transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by
the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be
distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without
an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one
inch (2.5 cm) from the body.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit out Web site at
www.Motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,
turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to
do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard on aircraft.
Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations
per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices – Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

People with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their

pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.

• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

interference.

• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that

interference is taking place.

Medical Devices – Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing
aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Safety and General UseWhile Driving

Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area
where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while
driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Use hands-free operation, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving

conditions so require.

Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable
radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates,
the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to
occupants of the vehicle.

For a Fax:

Contact the Fax-On

Demand system

1-202-418-0177

For Mail Service:

Call the FCC Forms

Hotline

1-800-418-FORM (3676)

If You Have Questions
about the FCC License:

Call the FCC

1-888-CALL-FCC

(225-5322)

Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description

1 462.5625

MHz

GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625

MHz

FRS

2 462.5875

MHz

GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875

MHz

FRS

3 462.6125

MHz

GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125

MHz

FRS

4 462.6375

MHz

GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500

MHz

GMRS

5 462.6625

MHz

GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750

MHz

GMRS

6 462.6875

MHz

GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000

MHz

GMRS

7 462.7125

MHz

GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250

MHz

GMRS

8 467.5625

MHz

FRS 19 462.6500

MHz

GMRS

9 467.5875

MHz

FRS 20 462.6750

MHz

GMRS

10 467.6125

MHz

FRS 21 462.7000

MHz

GMRS

11 467.6375

MHz

FRS 22 462.7250

MHz

GMRS

PTT

PTT

PTT

PTT

PTT

PTT

–

–

–

+

+

+

–

+

PTT

Use to:

• Turn radio on/off.

• Select Menu
options

• Exit the Menu
(when pressed
while in a Menu)

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consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or
General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures (“Products”), the
Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these
Products that it manufactures (“Accessories”) and Motorola branded
software contained on CD-Roms or other tangible media and sold for
use with these Products that it manufactures (“Software”) to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer
usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a
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as
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provided for below.

1. Decorative Accessories and

Cases. Decorative covers,

bezels, PhoneWrap‰ covers
and cases.

2. Monaural Headsets.

Ear buds
and boom headsets that
transmit mono sound through a
wired connection.

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wo-Way Radio

Accessories.

4. Products and Accessories that
are Repaired or Replaced.

B. Software. Applies only to

physical defects in the media that
embodies the copy of the software
(e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk).

B. Ninety (90) days from the date
of purchase.

Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the
software will meet your requirements or will work in combination with
any hardware or software applications provided by third parties, that the
operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or
that all defects in the software products will be corrected.

Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media.

Software that is not
embodied in physical media (e.g. software that is downloaded from the
internet), is provided “as is” and without warranty.

A. One (1) year from the date of
purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the product unless
otherwise provided for below.

1. Limited lifetime warranty for the
lifetime of ownership by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.

2. Limited lifetime warranty for the
lifetime of ownership by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.

3. Ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the product.

4. The balance of the original
warranty or for ninety (90) days

from the date returned to the
consumer, whichever is longer.

Normal W

ear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement

of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of
their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited
warranty.

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Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product
resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme
humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or
food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or
subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or
(d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or Giant International
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