Motorola Kem-ml34301, MT350R User Manual

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User Guide
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For further information, you may call Motorola Solutions, Inc. at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada), e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com or visit us on the Internet at motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.
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Safety and General Information
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.
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.
• 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.
• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002.
• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 533 of September 10, 2009.
o ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human
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xposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within
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he guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere
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o the following procedures.
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ortable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
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ntenna Care
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se only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
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nauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
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amage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
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o NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding
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he antenna affects its effective range.
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ody-Worn Operation
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o maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
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uidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting
g 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
anada RF exposure guidelines.
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f you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved
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ody-worn accessories and are not using the radio held in the
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ormal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at
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least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
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f applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or
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at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.
Approved Audio Accessories
• 53724: Remote Speaker with Push-to-Talk Microphone
• 53725: Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone 53727: Earbud with Push-to-Talk Microphone
• 53728: Flexible Ear Receiver
• 56320: Earpiece with Boom Microphone
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.
IC Canada
The term "IC:" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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 an 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.
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edical Devices – Other
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f you use any other personal medical device, consult the
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anufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
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hielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist
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afety and General Use While Driving
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heck the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in
C 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
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he use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
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oncentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your
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bility to safely participate in such activities. Always use
a technology safely.
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
ir bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and
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ause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
xplosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially
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ualified should be used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.”
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o above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats,
t 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.
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
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.
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. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
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MENU
Emergency Alert
Flash Light LED
Menu/ Keypad Lock
Scan/Monitor
Speaker
Accessory Port
LED Indicator
Call Tone
Microphone
Flash Light Button
Volume
Push to Talk (High)
Push to Talk (Low)
Scroll/Weather
Mini-USB Charging Port
Numbers for Codes
Numbers for Channel, Call Tone
—Battery Meter
—Channel Power Indicator (see menu Options)
—Keypad Lock
—Talk Confirmation Tone (Roger Beep)
—Noise Filtering
—On/Off for each feature
—Scan
—Call Tone, Keypad Tone
—Weather Alert
—Hands-Free Use Without
Accessories
—Hands-Free Use With Accessories
—Dual Scan
—Vibrate
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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 condition.
• The extension 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 the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada) or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com.
Licensing Information
Your Motorola radio operates on FRS & GMRS frequencies in Canada & in the USA. For Canadian citizens, use of these frequencies is subject to the rules & regulations of Industry
anada (IC). IC requires no license when operated in Canada.
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or USA citizens, use is subject to the rules and regulations of
F the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a
adio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC
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orms, please visit the FCC’s Web site at
f wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605 and
59, which includes all the instructions you will need. If you wish
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o have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have questions,
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For a fax:
ontact the
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Fax-0n-Demand
system
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
For mail service:
all the FCC
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Forms Hotline
(3676)
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uestions about
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the FCC License:
Call the FCC
1-888-CALL-FCC
(225-5322)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the IC/FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with IC/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 private 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 IC/FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate IC/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.
Control Buttons
Display Screen Guide
Getting Started
Weatherproof
This radio is weatherproof to IP-54 standards. It is
ust/splashproof from any direction. The radio is resistant to
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ater and rain splashes only when the battery cover and
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eadset accessory mini-USB ports are sealed. Open the battery
h compartment door or headset port cover only when the radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only.
The charging base and AC adaptor are not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a dry location. Do not place wet radios into the charging base. The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to maintain the weatherproof seal of the radio.
Installing the Batteries
Each radio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
5. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries (Optional Accessory)
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
3. Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
radio chirps periodically or after releasing (Low Battery Alert).
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon
screw on the battery door and open the cover.
(do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
(The ribbon should be underneath the battery pack and should wrap around the right side of the pack for easy removal.)
the battery door.
screw on the battery door and open the cover.
shown inside. (The ribbon should be underneath the AA alkaline batteries and should wrap around the right side of the batteries.)
the battery door.
to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the
screw on the battery door and open the cover.
attached to the radio.
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. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
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the battery door.
emoving the Three AA Alkaline Batteries (Optional Accessory)
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. Turn the radio off.
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. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
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crew on the battery door and open the cover.
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3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery ut individually.
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4. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
the battery door.
Notes
• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not se sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these
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atteries.
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Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended
• eriods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause
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ermanent damage to your radio.
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Using the mini-USB Charging Adaptor
The mini-USB charging adaptor allows you to conveniently
harge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative to
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harging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk
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tand using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when
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vailable mini-USB charging options:
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. Vehicle charger
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. Mini-USB computer cable
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f using a computer, the computer must be turned on.
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1. Plug your mini-USB cable or charger into a power source as
is appropriate for your accessory.
2. Plug the cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your
radio.
3. After the initial charge, an empty battery will be fully charged
in 7 hrs. for the MT350 series radio (KEBT-650 mAh NiMH battery pack) or 14 hrs. for the MT352 series radio (KEBT-1300 mAh NiMH battery pack).
4. The battery icon will scroll as the battery is being charged.
The scrolling icon will stop when the battery is fully charged.
Notes
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger
within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will
be extended.
• Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able
to transmit a message if the battery is completely empty . Allow time for the battery to charge to 1 bar before attempting to transmit a message.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
To Remove
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to
release the catch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Using the Desktop Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time.
MT350R Radio
After the initial charge, an empty battery (KEBT-650 mAh NiMH) is fully charged within 7 hrs.
MT352R Radio
After the initial charge, an empty battery (KEBT-1300 mAh NiMH) is fully charged within 14 hrs.
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. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
Flash Light LED
Menu/ Keypad Lock
Scan/Monitor
Speaker
Accessory Port
LED Indicator
—Scan
—Dual Scan
—Vibrate
Numbers for Codes
Numbers for Channel, Call Tone
—Battery Meter
—Channel Power Indicator (see menu Options)
—Keypad Lock
Talk Conrmation Tone (Roger Beep)
Noise Filtering
On/Off for each feature
—Scan
—Call Tone, Keypad Tone
—Weather Alert
—Hands-Free Use Without Accessories
—Hands-Free Use With Accessories
—Dual Scan
—Vibrate
Emergency Alert
Call Tone
Microphone
Flash Light Button
Volume
Push to Talk (High)
Push to Talk (Low)
Scroll/Weather
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ini-USB
Charging Port
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. Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk
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. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
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4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging ockets.
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5. When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the harger base will glow continuously.
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urning your Radio On and Off
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Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all
feature icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code
and all features that are enabled.
etting the Volume
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ress and hold for three seconds, then rotate until you
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1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the
ame channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
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. To talk, press and hold .
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. When you are finished talking, release .
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or maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away
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rom your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not
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Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
Power Boost
To boost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of the button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the lower part of the button to use less power.
Note:
If you are on an FRS only channel (see Channels and Frequencies table) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the is pressed.
Monitor Button
Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press to check for activity on the current channel before you talk.
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 for 60 continuous seconds.
Menu Options
Selecting the Channel
Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table on overleaf for details.)
1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5
watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts
channel, displays. The current channel flashes.
2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.
3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set
up.
Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has
21 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the
1 standard analog codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position, no analog or digital
odes are enabled.
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To set the code for a channel:
1. Press until the code starts to flash.
. Press or to select the code.
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. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.
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ou can set a different code for each channel using this
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rocedure. An extended press of or allows you to scroll
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hrough the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach
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he code you want.
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radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for “no tone, no code” and OFF will flash on your radio’s
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Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in
our group so you can alert them that you want to talk. Your
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adio has 20 call tones from which to choose.
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To set a call tone:
. Press three times until the current call tone setting
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lashes and appears.
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3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.
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Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.
1. Press until appears on the display. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to select On or Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
Hands-Free Use With Accessories ( )
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at motorolasolutions.com/talkabout or shop.giantintl.com.
1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port.
2. Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating . Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is completed.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in Mode
Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices.
1. Press until VOX and the level setting (1 - 3) appear on the display.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
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set to the last chosen sensitivity level.
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3. Press and speak normally.
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period,
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VibraCall receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when
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1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed. The
current setting will flash.
2. Press or to change the setting to On/Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed.
1. Press until appears. The current setting On/Off will
2. Press either or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to confirm or to continue set up.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
• Transmit timeout alert tone
• Call tone
• Low battery alert tone or
• The transmitted talk confirmation tone
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you are finished talking.
1. With the radio on, press until the appears. The
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to set or to quit menu mode.
Dual Watch Scan
This feature allows you to monitor two channels at the same time.
1. Press the button until the Dual Channel Scan icon
2. Press the or buttons to select the second channel for
3. Press or the PTT button to confirm the channel selection.
When the Dual Watch feature is activated, the radio will switch sequentially between the primary and the Dual Watch channels.
The active channel will display for five (5) seconds after any activity has ended on the dual channel. You may talk on the Dual Watch channel during this period.
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current setting On/Off flashes.
displays.
Dual Watch reception. (if you want to disable the Dual Watch function, set it to ‘OFF’).
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Special Features
mergency Alert Mode
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he Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in
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perate in an automatic “hands-free” emergency control mode
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eries radios in your group will automatically advance the
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lert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emitted from your own
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adio speaker and the receiving radios in your group. After the 8
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ill be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds. For the 30 second
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uttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency
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1. Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3 seconds.
2. Release the button after the LED Indicator glows red and the alert tone begins to sound. There is no need to continue to hold the Emergency Alert button or use PTT for your message
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3. After the alert tone ends you may speak into the microphone. Your voice or incidental sounds will be
ransmitted. The LED indicator will continue to glow for the
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uration of the 22 second period.
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onfirmation Tone and the LED Indicator will extinguish.
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peration then returns to normal two-way mode.
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Note: All Motorola Talkabout EM, MJ, MR, and MT series radios are fully compatible with the Emergency Alert feature. Radios
ther than EM, MJ, MR, and MT series can receive the
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ettings, locked controls, or a warbling alert tone. Users of other
s radio models set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code will hear a steady tone for 8 seconds followed by the voice
ransmission for 22 seconds.
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Warning: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency. Motorola is not responsible if there is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.
Built-in Flashlight
Press and hold the flashlight button to turn and keep the light on. The switch functions as a momentary control for the light.
Note: Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery power.
Keypad Lock
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
1. Press and hold until displays.
2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked.
To unlock the radio, press and hold until is no longer displayed.
Scanning Channels
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning ( basic and advanced ) to make your search more effective. The basic scan mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as you have set them ( or with the default code value of 1). The “Advanced Scan” mode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any code in use, and use that code value temporarily for that channel.
Priority is given to the “home channel,” that is, the channel (and Interference Eliminator Code) your radio is set to when you start the scan. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more often than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
To start Scanning:
1. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code combinations.
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel and code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission.
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five seconds after the end of the transmission.
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds after the end of any received activity.
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.
o start Advanced Scanning:
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. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to “zero” or OFF.
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. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the
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isplay, and the radio will begin to scroll through the
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hannels. No Interference Eliminator Codes will filter what
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s heard.
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. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or
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O code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the
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4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will transmit using the newly detected Interference
liminator Code.
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5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds after the end of any received activity.
6. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.
Scanning Notes:
1. If you press while the radio is scrolling through inactive
hannels, the transmission will be on the “home channel”.
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canning will resume five seconds after the end of your
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2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may
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3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission, you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and holding or for three seconds. You
ay remove more than one channel in this way.
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4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio off and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning
ode by pressing .
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5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for one transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set that detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected code.
Weather Receiver
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio.
You can listen to a weather channel (see “Weather Channels and Frequencies” table below) or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.
Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24 hours a day.
Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.weather.gov/nwr in the US or www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio in Canada to view the appropriate transmitter for your area.
The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by NOAA’s National Weather Service, nor does the use of the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by Environment Canada.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press and hold for 3 seconds.
2. To turn off, press or turn the radio off and then back on.
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel flashes.
2. Press or to select the appropriate channel with good reception in your area.
3. Press to save the weather channel setting.
Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information.
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. After turning weather reception on, press twice. On/Off
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isplays.
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2. Press or to select On/Off. If you activate Weather
Alert and return to two-way mode, will display.
. Press to save the Weather Alert setting.
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. Press to return to two-way mode.
4 As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception
epends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you
d are indoors or outdoors. Because weather channels are
ransmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise.
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utomatically.
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1. After turning weather reception on, briefly press the key.
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will scroll through the NOAA channels 1-7.
. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning
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and you can hear the transmission.
4. You may resume the scan by briefly pressing or .
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the key. The scan con will disappear.
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Weather Channels and Frequencies
Weather Channel
WX1 162.550 MHz WX7 162.525 MHz
WX2 162.400 MHz WX8 161.650 MHz
WX3 162.475 MHz WX9 161.775 MHz
WX4 162.425 MHz WX10 161.750 MHz
WX5 162.450 MHz WX11 162.000 MHz
WX6 162.500 MHz
Frequency Weather
Channel
Frequency
Channels and Frequencies
Channel
Frequency Description
462.5625
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462.5875
2
462.6125
3
462.6375
4
462.6625
5
462.6875
6
462.7125
7
467.5625
8
467.5875
9
467.6125
10
467.6375
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GMRS/FRS 12
GMRS/FRS 13
GMRS/FRS 14
GMRS/FRS 15
GMRS/FRS 16
GMRS/FRS 17
GMRS/FRS 18
Channel
FRS 19
FRS 20
FRS 21
FRS 22
Frequency Description
467.6625 MHz
467.6875 MHz
467.7125 MHz
462.5500 MHz
462.5750 MHz
462.6000 MHz
462.6250 MHz
462.6500 MHz
462.6750 MHz
462.7000 MHz
462.7250 MHz
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onsumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories
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onsumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to
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anufactured by Giant International Ltd., and purchased by
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ith liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity, heavy perspiration,
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onditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of
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