Motorola FV150 - Radio Set User Manual

Model FV150

KEM-PK14190-80

Safety and GeneralInformation

Important Informationon Safeand Efficient Operation

Read ThisInformation Before UsingYour Radio.

The information provided inthis documentsupersedes thegeneral
safetyinformation inuser guides publishedprior toDecember 1,2002.

Transmitand ReceiveProcedure

Yourtwo-way radio contains atransmitter and areceiver. Tocontrol
your exposureand ensure compliancewith thegeneral population/
uncontrolled environmentexposure limits, alwaysadhere tothe
following procedure:

• Transmitno more than 50%of the time.

• Toreceive calls, release thePTT button.

• Totransmit (talk), press thePush to Talk(PTT) button.
Transmitting50% of the time,or less, isimportant because theradio

generates measurableRF energy exposureonly whentransmitting
(in termsof measuring standardscompliance).

Exposure toRadio FrequencyEnergy

YourMotorola two-way radio complieswith the followingRF energy
exposure standardsand guidelines:

• United StatesFederal Communications Commission,Code of
Federal Regulations;47CFR part 2sub-part J.

• American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI)/Instituteof
Electrical andElectronic Engineers (IEEE)C95. 1-1992.

• Institute ofElectrical and ElectronicsEngineers (IEEE)C95.
1-1999 Edition.

• International Commissionon Non-Ionizing RadiationProtection
(ICNIRP) 1998.

• Ministry ofHealth (Canada) SafetyCode 6.Limits of Human
Exposure toRadiofrequency Electromagnetic Fieldsin the
Frequency Rangefrom 3 KHzto 300GHz, 1999.

• Australian CommunicationsAuthority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation—HumanExposure) Standard, 2003.

• ANATELANNEXto ResolutionNo. 303of July2, 2002“Regulationof
limitationof exposureto electrical,magneticand electromagnetic
fieldsin theradio frequency rangebetween 9KHz and300GHz” and
“Attachmentto resolution#303 fromJuly 2,2002”.

Toensure optimal radio performanceand make surehuman
exposure toradio frequency electromagneticenergy iswithin the
guidelines setforth in theabove standards,always adhere tothe
following procedures.

Portable RadioOperation andEME Exposure

A

ntenna Care

Use onlythe supplied oran approvedreplacement antenna.
U

nauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachmentscould

d

amage theradio and mayviolate FCCregulations.

Do NOThold the antennawhen theradio is “INUSE.” Holding the
a

ntenna affectsits effective range.

B

ody-Worn Operation

T

o maintaincompliances with FCC/HealthCanada RFexposure
guidelines ifyou wear aradio onyour body whentransmitting
a

lways placethe radio ina Motorola-suppliedor approved clip
h

older,holster, case orbody harness forthis product.Use of non­M

otorola-approved accessoriesmay exceed FCC/HealthCanada RF

e

xposure guidelines.

I

f youdo not useone ofthe Motorola-supplied orapproved body­worn accessoriesand are notusing theradio held inthe normal use
p

osition, ensurethe radioand its antennaare at least1 inch(2.5

cm) fromyour bodywhen transmitting.

Data Operation

I

f applicable,when using anydata featureof the radiowith or
w

ithout anaccessory cable, positionthe radioand its antennaat

least oneinch (2.5cm) from thebody.

Approved Accessories

F

or alist of approvedMotorola accessories,visit our Website at
www.motorola.com.

E

lectromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearlyevery electronic deviceis susceptibleto

e

lectromagnetic interference(EMI) if inadequatelyshielded,
designed orotherwise configured forelectromagnetic compatibility.
T

his devicecomplies with Part15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation is
s

ubject tothe following twoconditions:

1. This device may notcause harmful interference;and
2

. This device must acceptany interference received,including

interference thatmay cause undesiredoperation.

F

acilities

Toavoid electromagnetic interference and/orcompatibility conflicts,
turn offyour radio inany facilitywhere posted noticesinstruct you
to doso. Hospitals orhealth carefacilities may beusing equipment
t

hat issensitive to externalRF energy.

Aircraft

When instructedto do so,turn offyour radio whenonboard an
aircraft. Anyuse of aradio mustbe in accordancewith applicable
regulations perairline crew instructions.

Medical Devices– Pacemakers

The AdvancedMedical Technology Associationrecommends that a
minimum separationof 6 inches(15 cm)be maintained betweena
handheld wirelessradio and apacemaker. These recommendations
are consistentwith the independentresearch byand
recommendations ofthe U.S. Foodand DrugAdministration.

People withpacemakers should:

• ALWAYSkeep the radiomore than 6inches (15cm) from their

pacemaker whenthe radio isturned ON.

• Not carrythe radio inthe breastpocket.

• Use theear opposite thepacemaker tominimize the potential

for interference.

• Turnthe radio OFF immediatelyif there isany reason tosuspect

that interferenceis taking place.

Medical Devices– HearingAids

Some digitalwireless radios mayinterfere withsome hearing aids.
In theevent of suchinterference, youmay want toconsult your
hearing aidmanufacturer to discussalternatives.

Medical Devices– Other

If youuse any otherpersonal medicaldevice, consult the
manufacturer ofyour device todetermine ifit is adequately
shielded fromRF energy. Yourphysician may beable to assistyou in
obtaining thisinformation.

Safety andGeneral UseWhile Driving

Check thelaws and regulationsregarding theuse of radiosin the
area whereyou drive, andalways obeythem. If youdo use your
radio whiledriving, please:

• Give fullattention to drivingand tothe road.

• Use hands-freeoperation, if available.

• Pull offthe road andpark beforemaking or answeringa call if

driving conditionsso require.

The useof a two-wayradio whileengaged in activitiesrequiring
concentration maycause distraction orotherwise impairyour
ability tosafely participate insuch activities.Always use technology
safely.

F

or MoreInformation

For furtherinformation, you maycall Motorolaat 1-800-638-5119
(

U.S. andCanada), or e-mailus [e-mail] orvisit

us onthe Internet atwww.motorola.com.

Do notplace a portableradio inthe area overan air bagor in the
a

ir bagdeployment area. Airbags inflatewith great force.If a

p

ortable radiois placed inthe airbag deployment areaand the air

b

ag inflates,the radio maybe propelledwith great forceand cause

s

erious injuryto occupants ofthe vehicle.

P

otentially ExplosiveAtmospheres

Turnoff your radio priorto entering anyarea with apotentially
e

xplosive atmosphere.Only radio typesthat areespecially qualified

s

hould beused in suchareas as“Intrinsically Safe.” Donot remove,
install orcharge batteries insuch areas.Sparks in apotentially
e

xplosive atmospherecan cause anexplosion orfire resulting in
bodily injuryor even death.

Note: Theareas withpotentially explosive atmospheresreferred to
a

bove includefueling areassuch as belowdecks on boats,fuel or
chemical transferor storagefacilities, areas wherethe air contains
c

hemicals orparticles (suchas grain, dustor metal powders)and
a

ny otherarea where youwould normallybe advised toturn off your
vehicle engine.Areas withpotentially explosive atmospheresare
o

ften—but notalways—posted.

B

lasting Capsand Areas

Toavoid possible interference withblasting operations, turnoff your
r

adio whenyou are nearelectrical blastingcaps, in ablasting area,
o

r inareas posted “Turnoff two-way radios.”Obey all signsand
instructions.

Operational Cautions

A

ntennas

Do notuse anyportable radio thathas a damagedantenna. Ifa
d

amaged antennacomes into contactwith yourskin, a minorburn
c

an result.

B

atteries

Allbatteries cancause propertydamage and/orbodily injury suchas
b

urnsif a conductive material—likejewelry, keysor beadedchains—
touchexposed terminals.The conductive materialmay completean
electricalcircuit (shortcircuit)and becomequite hot.Exercise carein
h

andlingany chargedbattery, particularlywhen placingit insidea
pocket,purse orother containerwith metalobjects.

Exercise carewhen removing batteries.Do notuse sharp or
conductive toolsto remove eitherof thesebatteries.

FCC Licensing Information

YourMotorola radio operates onGeneral Mobile RadioService
(GMRS) frequenciesand is subjectto theRules and Regulationsof
the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC).The FCCrequires
that alloperators using GMRSfrequencies obtaina radio license
before operatingtheir equipment. Toobtain the FCCforms, please
request Form605 and 159, whichincludes all ofthe forms and
instructions youwill need.

If youwish to havethe documentfaxed or mailed,or if youhave
questions, pleaseuse the followingcontact information:

Youmay also visit theFCC’s Website at www.fcc.gov.

Changes ormodifications not expresslyapproved byMotorola may
void theuser’s authority grantedby the FCCto operate thisradio
and shouldnot be made.To comply withFCC requirements,
transmitter adjustmentsshould be madeonly byor under the
supervision ofa person certifiedas technicallyqualified to perform
transmitter maintenanceand repairs inthe privateland mobile and
fixed servicesas certified byan organizationrepresentative of the
user ofthose services. Replacementof anytransmitter component
(crystal, semiconductor,etc.) not authorizedby the FCCequipment
authorization forthis radio couldviolate FCCrules.

Youcan find the labelwith the FCCID in the batterycompartment.

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Two-Way Radio

User’s Guide

Talking andListening

T

o communicate,all radios inyour groupmust be setto the same

channel.

1. Totalk, press andhold .

2

. Whenyou are finishedtalking, release .

F

or maximumclarity, hold theradio two tothree inchesaway from

y

our mouthand speak directlyinto themicrophone. Do notcover

t

he microphonewhile talking.

N

ote: Thisradio does nothave InterferenceEliminator Codes. To

communicate withradios that useInterference EliminatorCodes,
t

he InterferenceEliminator Code mustbe setto 0.

T

alk Range

Yourradio is designedto maximize performanceand improve
t

ransmissionrange. Do notuse the radioscloser than fivefeet apart.

Monitor Button

U

se thisfeature to seeif thereis anyone onthe channel youhave

selected.

1. Short press three timesto check forthe channelactivity.

2

. When you finish listening,press to confirm or to

continue setup.

N

ote: Monitorwill time outafter fiveseconds if or is not

pressed.

Push toTalk Timeout Timer

T

o preventaccidental transmissions andsave batterylife, the radio

e

mits acontinuous warning toneand stopstransmitting if you

press for 60continuous seconds.

Menu Options

Selecting theChannel

Y

our radiohas 22 channels.

1

. With the radio on,press . Thecurrent channelflashes.

2. Press or and select achannel.

3

. Press to confirmyour selection or to continue setup.

Channels andFrequencies

TransmittingCall Tones

Totransmit your call toneto other radiosset to thesame channel as
your radio,press .

Note: Toreceive the calltone, radios thatuse Interference
Eliminator Codesmust be setto 0.

MENU

M

ENU

M

ENU

M

ENU

MENU

Special Features

L

ow BatteryAlert

W

hen batteryis empty, theradio chirps periodicallyafter

releasing .

TalkConfirmation Tone

Y

our radiotransmits a uniquetone whenyou finish transmitting.It is

l

ike saying“Roger” or “Over”to letothers know youare finished

t

alking.

Scan

E

asily findsyour group’s channelby searching allchannels for

activity.

1. Press twice until and flashingY or –displays.
2

. Press either

u

ntil Ydisplays to turnscanning on

u

ntil –displays to turnscanning off

3

. Press to confirm.

When theradio detects channelactivity, it stopsscanning andyou
h

ear thetransmission. To respond,press within 5seconds.

MENU

Display Screen Guide

N

umbers for Channel,

V

olume level

—

Scan

—

Volume

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Control Buttons

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se to:

•

Transmitcall tone

U

se Pushto

T

alk to:

•

Talk

•

Save asetting

U

se to:

• Turnradio on/off

•

Select Menu

o

ptions

• Exitthe Menu
(

when pressed

while ina Menu)

U

se and to:

• Scrollthrough
m

enus

S

peaker

MENU

Getting Started

Installing theBatteries

Each radiouses 3 AAAalkaline batteriesand beeps whenthe
batteries arelow.

1. Turn the radiooff.

2. Use a coin towedge the batterycover open.

3. Insert the three AAAalkaline batteries with and
polarity asshown inside.

4. Reposition the battery coverand press downto secure.

Removing theThree AAAAlkaline Batteries

1. Turn the radiooff.

2. Use a coin towedge the batterycover open.

3. Gently remove each batteryby easing eachbattery out
individually.

4. Reposition the battery coverand press downto secure.

Notes

• Exercise carewhen removing AAAbatteries. Donot use sharp
or conductivetools to removethese batteries.

• Remove thebatteries before storingyour radiofor extended
periods oftime. Batteries corrodeover timeand may cause
permanent damageto your radio.

Attaching andRemoving theBelt Clip

Hook thebelt clip intothe notchat the topof the radioand slide
down untilit clicks intoplace.

ToRemove

Squeeze therelease latch togetherand slidethe clip upand away
from theradio.

TurningYour Radio Onand Off

1. To turn on,press and hold until a channelnumber appears
and theradio beeps.

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

Setting theVolume

1. Press the to increase or to decrease thevolume. The
volume levelflashes and “V”displays.

Do nothold the radioclose toyour ear.If the volumeis set to an
uncomfortable level,it could hurtyour ear.

MENU

MENU

For afax:

Contact the

Fax-0n-Demand

system

For mailservice:

Call theFCC Forms

Hotline

If youhave
questions about
the FCCLicense:

Call theFCC

1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM

(3676)

1-888-CALL-FCC

(225-5322)

Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description

1 462.5625MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625MHz FRS

2 4

62.5875 MHzGMRS/FRS13467.6875 MHzFRS

3 462.6125MHz GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125MHz FRS

4 462.6375MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500MHz GMRS

5 462.6625MHz GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750MHz GMRS

6 462.6875MHz GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000MHz GMRS

7 462.7125MHz GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250MHz GMRS

8 467.5625MHz FRS 19 462.6500MHz GMRS

9 467.5875MHz FRS 20 462.6750MHz GMRS

10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS

11 467.6375 MHz FRS 22 462.7250 MHz GMRS

P

roducts Covered

P

roducts andAccessories

a

s

d

efined above,unless otherwise

provided forbelow.

1. DecorativeAccessories and
C

ases.Decorative covers

a

nd cases.

2. MonauralHeadsets.

Ear

b

uds andboom headsets that

t

ransmit monosound through
a

wired connection.

3. ConsumerTwo-Way Radio
A

ccessories.

4. Productsand Accessories
t

hat areRepaired or
R

eplaced.

L

ength ofCoverage

O

ne (1)year fromthe date of

p

urchase bythe first consumer
purchaser ofthe product unless
o

therwise providedfor below.

1. Limitedlifetime warrantyfor

t

he lifetimeof ownership by

t

he firstconsumer purchaser

o

f theproduct.

2. Limitedlifetime warrantyfor

t

he lifetimeof ownership by

t

he firstconsumer purchaser

o

f theproduct.

3. Ninety(90) daysfrom the

d

ate ofpurchase by thefirst

c

onsumer purchaserof the

product.

4. Thebalance ofthe original

w

arranty orfor ninety(90)

d

ays fromthe date returned

to theconsumer, whichever
i

s longer.

E

xclusions

N

ormal Wearand Tear.

P

eriodic maintenance,repair and

r

eplacement ofparts due tonormal wearand tear areexcluded

from coverage.

B

atteries.

O

nly batterieswhose fully chargedcapacity fallsbelow
80% oftheir rated capacityand batteriesthat leak arecovered by
t

his limitedwarranty.

A

buse &Misuse.

D

efectsor damage thatresult from:(a) improper

o

peration,storage, misuseor abuse, accident orneglect, suchas
physicaldamage (cracks,scratches, etc.)to the surfaceof the
p

roductresulting frommisuse; (b) contactwith liquid,water,rain,
e

xtremehumidity or heavyperspiration,sand, dirt orthe like,extreme
h

eat, orfood; (c)use of theProducts orAccessories forcommercial
p

urposesor subjectingthe Product orAccessory toabnormal usage
or conditions; or(d) otheracts whichare not thefault ofMotorola or
G

iant InternationalLtd., are excludedfrom coverage.

Use ofNon-Motorola brandedProducts and Accessories.

Defects

o

r damagethat result fromthe useof Non-Motorola brandedor
certified Products,Accessories, Software orother peripheral
e

quipment areexcluded from coverage.

Unauthorized Serviceor Modification.

Defects ordamages

r

esulting fromservice, testing, adjustment,installation,
maintenance, alteration,or modification inany wayby someone
o

ther thanMotorola, Giant InternationalLtd. orits authorized

s

ervice centers,are excluded fromcoverage.

A

ltered Products.

P

roducts orAccessories with (a)serial numbers
or datetags that havebeen removed,altered or obliterated;(b)
b

roken sealsor that showevidence oftampering; (c) mismatched

b

oard serialnumbers; or (d)nonconforming ornon-Motorola

branded housings,or parts, areexcluded fromcoverage.

Communication Services.

Defects, damages,or the failureof
Products orAccessories due toany communicationservice or
s

ignal youmay subscribe toor usewith the Productsor

A

ccessories isexcluded from coverage.

Warranty

C

onsumer Two-Way RadioProducts andAccessories purchased in

the UnitedStates orCanada.

W

hat Doesthis WarrantyCover?

S

ubject tothe exclusions containedto theright, Giant International
Ltd. warrantsthe Motorola brandedconsumer two-wayradios that
o

perate viaFamily Radio Serviceor GeneralMobile Radio Service
that itmanufactures (“Products”), theMotorola brandedor certified
a

ccessories soldfor use withthese Productsthat it manufactures
(

“Accessories”) tobe free fromdefects inmaterials and
workmanship undernormal consumer usagefor theperiod(s)
o

utlined below.This limited warrantyis a consumer’sexclusive
remedy, andapplies as followsto new Motorolabranded Products
a

nd Accessoriesmanufactured by GiantInternational Ltd.,and
p

urchased byconsumers in theUnited Statesor Canada, whichare
accompanied bythis written warranty:

W

ho iscovered?

This warrantyextends only tothe firstconsumer purchaser,and is
not transferable.

What willGIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.do?

GIANT INTERNATIONALLTD., atits option, willat nocharge repair,
replace orrefund the purchaseprice ofany Products or
Accessories thatdoes not conformto thiswarranty. Wemay use
functionally equivalentreconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-ownedor
new Products,Accessories or parts.

How toObtain WarrantyService or OtherInformation?

Toobtain service or information,please call:

USATwo-Way Radios CanadaTwo-WayRadios

1-800-638-5119 1-800-638-5119

[e-mail] [e-mail]

For Accessories,please call thetelephone numberdesignated
above forthe product withwhich theyare used.

Youwill receive instructions onhow to shipthe Products or
Accessories atyour expense, toa GIANTINTERNATIONAL LTD.
Authorized RepairCenter. Toobtain service, youmust include: (a) a
copy ofyour receipt, billof saleor other comparableproof of
purchase; (b)a written descriptionof theproblem; (c) thename of
your serviceprovider, if applicable;(d) the nameand location of the
installation facility(if applicable) and,most importantly;(e) your
address andtelephone number.

W

hat OtherLimitations AreThere?

ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION
THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS
FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALLBE LIMITED TOTHE
DURATIONOF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY,OTHERWISE THEREPAIR,
REPLACEMENT,OR REFUND ASPROVIDED UNDERTHIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTYIS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER, ANDIS PROVIDED INLIEU OFALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSOF IMPLIED. INNO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA ORGIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BELIABLE, WHETHER
IN CONTRACTOR TORT (INCLUDINGNEGLIGENCE) FORDAMAGES
IN EXCESSOF THE PURCHASEPRICE OFTHE PRODUCT OR
ACCESSORY,OR FOR ANY INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESOF ANY KIND,OR LOSSOF REVENUE
OR PROFITS,LOSS OF BUSINESS,LOSS OFINFORMATION OR
OTHER FINANCIALLOSS ARISING OUTOF ORIN CONNECTION
WITH THEABILITY OR INABILITYTO USETHE PRODUCTS OR
ACCESSORIES TOTHE FULL EXTENTTHESE DAMAGESMAY BE
DISCLAIMED BYLAW.

Some statesand jurisdictions donot allowthe limitation or
exclusion ofincidental or consequentialdamages, orlimitation on
the lengthof an impliedwarranty, so theabove limitationsor
exclusions maynot apply toyou. Thiswarranty gives youspecific
legal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights thatvary from state
to stateor from onejurisdiction toanother.

Patent and CopyrightInformation

Manufactured, distributedor sold byGiant InternationalLtd., official
licensee forthis product. Motorola,the StylizedM Logo, andother
Motorola trademarksand trade dressare ownedby Motorola, Inc.
and areused under licensefrom Motorola,Inc. MOTOROLA andthe
Stylized MLogo are registeredin theUS Patent &Trademark Office.
All otherproduct or servicenames arethe property oftheir
respective owners.©Motorola, Inc. 2008.All rightsreserved.

Please contactcustomer service at1-800-638-5119 ore-mail us at
[e-mail] questions/comments, warranty,support
or servicerelated to thisproduct.

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