Two-Way Radio
User’s Guide
F
V300 Series
Safety and General Information
FCC Licensing Information
C
ontrol Buttons
KEM-PK14190-65
Important Informationon Safe and Efficient Operation
ReadThis Information Before UsingYourRadio.
The informationprovided in thisdocument supersedes thegeneral
safety informationin user guidespublished prior toDecember 1, 2002.
Transmitand Receive Procedure
Yourtwo-way radiocontains atransmitter anda receiver.To control
your exposureand ensure compliancewith the general
population/uncontrolled environmentexposure limits, alwaysadhere to
the followingprocedure:
• Transmitno morethan 50%of thetime.
• To receivecalls, releasethe PTTbutton.
• To transmit(talk), pressthe Pushto Talk (PTT)button.
Transmitting50% ofthe time,or less,is importantbecause theradio
generates measurableRF energy exposureonly when transmitting(in
terms ofmeasuring standards compliance).
Exposure toRadio Frequency Energy
YourMotorola two-wayradio complieswith the
following RFenergy exposure standardsand guidelines:
• UnitedStates Federal communicationsCommission, Code ofFederal
Regulations; 47CFRpart 2 sub-partJ
• AmericanNational Standards Institute(ANSI)/Instituteof Electrical
and Electronic Engineers(IEEE) C95.1-1992
• Instituteof Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE)C95.1-1999
Edition
• InternationalCommission on Non-IonizingRadiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1998
Getting Started
Display Screen Guide
Installing the Batteries
Each radiouses 1 NiMHrechargeable battery packor 3 AAAalkaline
batteries andbeeps when thebatteries are low.
Installing NiMH RechargeableBattery Pack (Optional
Accessory)
1. Turnthe radiooff.
2. With theback of theradio facing you,use the beltclip or acoin to
wedge thebattery cover open.
3. Remove thebattery pack fromthe clear plasticbag (Do not
disassemble orunwrap the batterypack).
4. Insert theNiMH battery packwith the diagramfacing you.
5. Reposition thebattery cover andpress down tosecure.
Installing theThree AAAAlkaline Batteries
1. Turnthe radiooff.
2. With theback of theradio facing you,use the beltclip or acoin to
wedge thebattery cover open.
3. Insert thethree AAA alkalinebatteries with +and - polarityas
shown inside.
4. Reposition thebattery cover andpress down tosecure.
Talkingand Listening
Tocommunicate, all radiosin yourgroup mustbe setto thesame
channel andInterference Eliminator Code.
1. Totalk, press andhold .
2. When youare finished talking,release .
For maximumclarity, hold theradio two tothree inches awayfrom your
mouth andspeak directly intothe microphone. Donot cover the
microphone whiletalking.
TalkRange
Yourradio isdesigned tomaximize performanceand improve
transmission range.Do not usethe radios closerthan five feetapart.
Push toTalk TimeoutTimer
Toprevent accidental transmissionsand savebattery life,the radio
emits acontinuous warning toneand stops transmittingif you press
for 60continuous seconds.
N
otes:
•
The lightwill remain redafter the batterypack is fullycharged.
• Whenmoving between hotand cold temperatures,do not chargethe
battery untilthe battery temperatureacclimates (usually about20
minutes).
•
For optimalbattery life, unplugthe charging adapterwithin 16 hours.
Do notstore the radiowhile connected tothe charger.
• Whenyour radiois pluggedinto theAC poweradapter, yourradio will
automaticallypower off.
L
ow BatteryAlert
In additionto your batterymeter showing howmuch battery poweryou
have, yourradio will beepto alert youto the factthat your batteries
are low.
Attaching andRemoving the Belt Clip
1. Attachbelt clip topocket or beltstrap.
2. Alignthe belt clippost with thehole in theback of theradio.
3. Gentlypush until theclip clicks inplace.
ToRemove
1. Pushdown on therelease tab atthe top ofthe belt clipto release
the catch.
2. Pullthe belt clipaway from theback of theradio.
TurningYourRadio On and Off
Toturn on,press and hold MENU untila channel numberappears
and theradio beeps. Toturn off,press andhold MENU until the
radio beepsand the displaygoes blank.
Setting theVolume
Press
+ to increase or – to decrease thevolume. The volumelevel
flashes and
VOLdisplays.
Menu Options
S
electing the Channel
Yourradio has22 channels.The channelis thefrequency yourradio
u
ses totransmit.
1
. Briefly pressand release MENU.The channel numberflashes.
2
. Press
+ or– t
o selecta channel.
3
. Press to confirm orMENU to continueset up.
For More Information
For furtherinformation, you maycall Motorola at1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
and Canada),or e-mail usat giantintl@callcenter.comor visitus onthe
Internet atwww.motorola.com.
S
etting andTransmittingCall Tones
Yourradio cantransmit differentcall tonesto otherradios inyour group
so youcan alert themthat you wantto talk. Youhave 10 calltones from
which tochoose.
Toset a calltone:
1. With theradio on, shortpress MENU untilthe appears. The
current calltone setting flashes.
2
. Press
+ or– t
o changeand hear thecall tone.
3
. Press to set thenew call toneor MENU tocontinue set up.
Totransmit your calltone toother radiosset tothe samechannel as
your radio,press .
Note: Settingthe call to0 disables thecall tone feature.
KeypadTones
Youmay enableor disablethe speakerkey tones. You willhear the key
tone eachtime a buttonis pushed.
1. Press MENUuntil appears. Thecurrent setting On/Offwill flash.
2. Press either
+ or – to turn Onor Off.
3. Press toconfirm or MENUto continue setup.
Note: Whenthe Key ToneFeature isoff, thefollowing arenot disabled:
• Transmittimeout alerttone;
• Power-downalert tone;
• Lowbattery alert tone;or
• Thetransmitted TCT tone.
Transmittinga Talk ConfirmationTone
Youcan setyour radioto transmita uniquetone whenyou finish
transmitting. Itis like saying“Roger” or “Over”to let othersknow you
are finishedtalking.
1. With theradio on, shortpress MENU untilthe appears. The
current settingOn/Off flashes.
2. Press
+ or – to turn Onor Off.
3. Press to set thetalk confirmationtone orMENU to continue
set up.
Auto PowerOn/Off
Yourradio willsave powerby automaticallyturning itselfoff ifunused
after apredetermined amount oftime.
1. Activate thissetting by shortpressing MENU untilthe displays.
The currentsetting (0, 30,60, 90) willflash.
2. Press
+ or– to setthe timeto 30minutes, 60minutes or90 minutes.
3. When youexit Menu mode,the setting timerwill begin ifyou are not
using theradio.
4. The screenshows
5. Press to confirm orMENU to continueset up.
C
allTone Button
S
hort presssends call tone.
P
ush toTalk
(
PTT)
P
ush totransmit,
r
elease tolisten.
I
n Menumode,
push toconfirm
selection.
Power/Menu
Button
L
ong pressturns
r
adio onor off.
Short press
enters Menu
m
ode.
Plus Button
I
ncreases volume
(
volume level
f
lashes andVOL
displays).
I
n Menumode,
e
nables youto
c
hange the
channel orturn
features onor off.
M
inus Button
Decreases
v
olume (volume
l
evel flashesand
VOL displays).
In Menumode,
e
nables you
c
hange the
c
hannel orto turn
features onor off.
R
echarging
J
ack
• Ministryof Health (Canada)Safety Code 6.Limits of HumanExposure
t
o RadiofrequencyElectromagnetic Fields inthe Frequency Range
f
rom 3KHz to 300GHz, 1999
•
Australian communicationsAuthority Radiocommunications
(
Electromagnetic Radiation—HumanExposure) Standard, 2003
• ANATAL ANNEXto Resolution No.303 of July2, 2002 “Regulationof
l
imitation ofexposure to electrical,magnetic and electromagnetic
f
ields inthe radio frequencyrange between 9KHz and 300GHz”and
“
Attachment toresolution #303 fromJuly 2, 2002”
T
o assureoptimal radio performanceand make surehuman exposure
t
o radiofrequency electromagnetic energyis within theguidelines set
forth inthe above standards,always adhere tothe following
procedures.
Portable RadioOperation and EME Exposure
A
ntenna Care
U
se onlythe supplied oran approved replacementantenna.
Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachmentscould damage
t
he radioand may violateFCC regulations.
Do NOThold the antennawhen the radiois “IN USE.”Holding the
antenna affectsthe effective range.
B
ody-Worn Operation
Tomaintain compliances withFCC/Health CanadaRF exposure
g
uidelines, ifyou wear aradio on yourbody when transmitting,always
p
lace theradio in aMotorola-supplied or approvedclip, holder,holster,
c
ase orbody harness forthis product. Useof non-Motorola-approved
accessories mayexceed FCC/Health CanadaRF exposure guidelines.
If youdo not useone of theMotorola-supplied or approvedbody-worn
accessories andare not usingthe radio heldin the normaluse
position, ensurethe radioand itsantenna areat least1 inch(2.5 cm)
f
rom yourbody whentransmitting.
Battery ChargerSafety Instructions:
S
ave theseInstructions
1. Do notexpose the chargerto rain orsnow.
2
. Do notoperate or disassemblethe charger ifit has receiveda sharp
blow, orhas been droppedor damaged inany way.
3
. Never alterthe AC cordor plug providedwith the unit.If the plugwill
not fitthe outlet, havethe proper outletinstalled by aqualified
electrician. Animproper condition canresult in arisk of electric
s
hock.
4. Toreduce therisk of damageto thecord orplug, pullthe plug rather
t
han thecord whendisconnecting thecharger fromthe ACreceptacle.
5. Toreduce the riskof electricshock, unplugthe chargerfrom the
outlet beforeattempting any maintenanceor cleaning.
6
. Use ofan attachment notrecommended or soldby Motorola may
result ina risk offire, electric shockor personal injury.
7. Make surethe cord islocated so itwill not bestepped on, tripped
over orsubjected to damageor stress.
8. An extensioncord should notbe used unlessabsolutely necessary.
Use ofan improper extensioncord could resultin a riskof a fire
and/or electricshock. If anextension cord mustbe used, makesure
that:
• Thepins on theplug of theextension cord arethe same number,size
and shapeas those onthe plug ofthe charger.
• Theextension cordis properlywired andin goodelectrical condition.
• Theextension cord sizeis 18 AWGfor lengths upto 100 feet,and
16 AWGfor lengths upto 150 feet.
9. Thesupply cord ofthis charger cannotbe replaced. Ifthe cord is
damaged, callMotorola Product Servicesat 1-800-353-2729 inthe USA
or 1-888-390-6456TTY (text telephone).
P
otentially ExplosiveAtmospheres
T
urn offyour radio priorto entering anyarea with apotentially explosive
a
tmosphere. Onlyradio types thatare especially qualifiedshould be
used insuch areas as“Intrinsically Safe.” Donot remove, installor
c
harge batteriesin such areas.Sparks in apotentially explosive
a
tmosphere cancause an explosionor fire resultingin bodily injuryor
e
ven death.
N
ote: Theareas with potentiallyexplosive atmospheres referredto
a
bove includefueling areas suchas below deckson boats, fuelor
chemical transferor storage facilities,areas where theair contains
chemicals orparticles (such asgrain, dust ormetal powders) andany
o
ther areawhere you wouldnormally be advisedto turn offyour vehicle
e
ngine. Areaswith potentially explosiveatmospheres are often—butnot
a
lways—posted.
B
lasting Capsand Areas
T
o avoidpossible interference withblasting operations, turnoff your
radio whenyou are nearelectrical blasting caps,in a blastingarea, or in
areas posted“Turn offtwo-way radios.”Obey allsigns andinstructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do notuse anyportable radiothat hasa damaged antenna.If a damaged
antenna comesinto contactwith your skin,a minorburn can result.
B
atteries
All batteriescan cause propertydamage and/or bodilyinjury such as
b
urns ifa conductive material—likejewelry, keys orbeaded chains—
t
ouch exposedterminals. The conductivematerial may completean
e
lectrical circuit(short circuit) andbecome quite hot.Exercise care in
handling anycharged battery, particularlywhen placing itinside a
p
ocket, purseor other containerwith metal objects.
Exercise carewhen removing NiMHor AAA batteries.Do not usesharp
or conductivetools to removeeither of thesebatteries.
YourMotorola radiooperates onGeneral MobileRadio Service(GMRS)
frequencies andis subject tothe Rules andRegulations of theFederal
Communications Commission(FCC). The FCCrequires that alloperators
using GMRSfrequencies obtain aradio license beforeoperating their
equipment. To obtainthe FCCforms, pleaserequest Form605 and159,
which includesall of theforms and instructionsyou will need.
If youwish to havethe document faxedor mailed, orif you have
questions, pleaseuse the followingcontact information:
Youmay alsovisit theFCC’s Website atwww.fcc.gov.
Changes ormodifications not expresslyapproved by Motorolamay void
the user’sauthority grantedby theFCC tooperate thisradio andshould
not bemade. Tocomply withFCC requirements,transmitter adjustments
should bemade only byor under thesupervision of aperson certified as
technically qualifiedto perform transmittermaintenance and repairsin
the privateland mobile andfixed services ascertified by anorganization
representative ofthe user ofthose services. Replacementof any
transmitter component(crystal, semiconductor,etc.) notauthorized by
the FCCequipment authorization forthis radio couldviolate FCC rules.
Note: Useof this radiooutside the countrywhere it wasintended to be
distributed issubject to governmentregulations and maybe prohibited.
Data Operation
If applicable,when using anydata feature ofthe radio withor without
a
n accessorycable, position theradio andits antennaat leastone
inch (2.5cm) fromthe body.
A
pproved Accessories
F
or alist of approvedMotorola accessories, visitout Web siteat
www.motorola.com.
E
lectromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearlyevery electronic deviceis susceptible toelectromagnetic
interference (EMI)if inadequately shielded,designed or otherwise
configured forelectromagnetic compatibility. Thisdevice complies with
Part 15of the FCCRules. Operation issubject to thefollowing two
c
onditions:
1. This devicemay not causeharmful interference; and
2
. This devicemust accept anyinterference received, including
interference thatmay cause undesiredoperation.
Facilities
Toavoid electromagnetic interferenceand/or compatibilityconflicts,
turn offyour radio inany facility whereposted notices instructyou to
do so.Hospitals or healthcare facilities maybe using equipmentthat is
sensitive toexternal RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructedto do so,turn off yourradio when onboardon aircraft.
Any useof a radiomust be inaccordance with applicableregulations
per airlinecrew instructions.
Medical Devices– Pacemakers
The AdvancedMedical TechnologyAssociation recommendsthat a
minimum separationof 6 inches(15 cm) bemaintained between a
handheld wirelessradio and apacemaker. Theserecommendations are
consistent withthe independent researchby and recommendationsof
the U.S.Food and DrugAdministration.
People withpacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keepthe radio morethan 6 inches(15 cm) fromtheir
pacemaker whenthe radio isturned ON.
• Notcarry the radioin the breastpocket.
• Usethe ear oppositethe pacemaker tominimize the potentialfor
interference.
• Turnthe radioOFF immediatelyif thereis anyreason tosuspect that
interference istaking place.
Medical Devices– Hearing Aids
Some digitalwireless radios mayinterfere with somehearing aids. In
the eventof such interference,you may wantto consult yourhearing
aid manufacturerto discuss alternatives.
Medical Devices- Other
If youuse any otherpersonal medical device,consult the manufacturer
of yourdevice to determineif it isadequately shielded fromRF energy.
Yourphysician maybe ableto assistyou inobtaining thisinformation.
Safety and GeneralUse While Driving
Check thelaws and regulationsregarding the useof radios inthe area
where youdrive, and alwaysobey them. Ifyou do useyour radio while
driving, please:
• Givefull attention todriving and tothe road.
• Usehands-free operation, ifavailable.
• Pulloff the roadand park beforemaking or answeringa call ifdriving
conditions sorequire.
The useof a two-wayradio while engagedin activities requiring
concentration maycause distraction orotherwise impair yourability to
safely participatein such activities.Always use technologysafely.
Do notplace a portableradio in thearea over anair bag orin theair
bag deploymentarea. Air bagsinflate with greatforce. If aportable
radio isplaced in theair bag deploymentarea and theair bag inflates,
the radiomay be propelledwith great forceand cause seriousinjury to
occupants ofthe vehicle.
C
hannelFrequencyDescriptionChannelFrequencyDescription
1 4
62.5625
M
Hz
G
MRS/FRS12467.6625
M
Hz
F
RS
2 462.5875
MHz
GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875
MHz
FRS
3 4
62.6125
M
Hz
G
MRS/FRS14467.7125
M
Hz
F
RS
4 462.6375
M
Hz
GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500
MHz
GMRS
5 462.6625
MHz
GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750
MHz
GMRS
6 462.6875
M
Hz
GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000
MHz
GMRS
7 4
62.7125
MHz
G
MRS/FRS18462.6250
M
Hz
G
MRS
8 4
67.5625
MHz
FRS194
62.6500
M
Hz
G
MRS
9 467.5875
M
Hz
FRS 20 462.6750
MHz
GMRS
10 467.6125
M
Hz
FRS 21 462.7000
MHz
GMRS
114
67.6375
M
Hz
FRS224
62.7250
M
Hz
G
MRS
For aFax:
Contact theFax-On
Demand system
1-202-418-0177
For MailService:
Call theFCC Forms
Hotline
1-800-418-FORM (3676)
If YouHave Questions
aboutthe FCCLicense:
Call theFCC
1-888-CALL-FCC
(225-5322)
– BatteryMeter
– Scan
–Transmitting
– Receiving
– AutoPower On/Off
– CallTone
Confirmation
(Roger Beep)
–Volume
– Lock
– CallTone, KeypadTone
– On/Off foreach
feature
Numbers displayed arefor
Channel and CallTone
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
Continued onback
FV300
Monitor Button
Use thisfeature to seeif there isanyone on thechannel you have
selected.
1. Short pressMENU until RXappears.
2. When youfinish listening, press to confirmor MENU to
continue setup.
Note: Monitorwill time outafter five secondsif or MENUis not
pressed.
PTT
PTT
PTT
Radio BatteryMeter
T
he radiobattery icon showsthe radio batterycharge level, fromfull
t
o empty . Whenthe radio hasone segment left,the
r
adio chirpsperiodically or afterreleasing (Low BatteryAlert).
R
emoving the NiMHBattery Pack (OptionalAccesory)
1
. Turnthe radiooff.
2
. With theback of theradio facing you,use the beltclip or acoin to
w
edge thebattery cover open.
3
. Gently removethe NiMH battery.
4. Reposition thebattery cover andpress down tosecure.
R
emoving theThree AAAAlkaline Batteries
1. Turnthe radiooff.
2
. With theback of theradio facing you,use the beltclip or acoin to
w
edge thebattery cover open.
3
. Gently removeeach battery byeasing each batteryout individually.
4
. Reposition thebattery cover andpress down tosecure.
Notes:
• Excercisecare when removingNiMH or AAAbatteries. Do notuse
s
harp orconductive tools toremove either ofthese batteries.
•
Remove thebatteries before storingyour radio forextended periods
o
f time.Batteries corrode overtime and maycause permanent
d
amage toyour radio.
U
sing the Plug-inCharging Adapter
T
he batteryplug-in charger (adaptor)provides charging convenience
for NiMHbatteries in oneor both radios.Charge the NiMHbattery
overnight (atleast 16 hours)before using itfor the firsttime. After the
initial charge,an empty batteryis fully chargedwithin 14 hours.
1. Followthe steps aboveto install aNiMH battery pack.
2
. Connectthe AC poweradapter plug ontothe recharging jackat the
b
ottom (right)of the radio.(The adapter chargestwo radios).
3. Plugthe AC powersupply into astandard wall outlet.
AudioAccessory Jack
PTT