Motorola MB140R User's Guide

Two-Way Radio

User’s Guide

KEM-ML36000

MB Series

The MB Series is approved for use in the US only.

For More Information

For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.), e-mail us at [e-mail] or visit us on the Internet at www.motorola.com.

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.

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 Push-to-Talk (PTT) button.

•To transmit (talk), press the 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 “Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz”.

To ensure 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.

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.

Medical Devices - Other

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 Use While 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.

The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to safely participate in such activities. Always use 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 air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

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.

Exercise care when removing NiMH or AAA 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.

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 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 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Control Buttons

Call Tone

Scroll

PTT Push-to-Talk

(PTT)

Microphone

MENU
Power/Menu/Lock	Speaker

Audio Accessory Jack

Recharging Jack

Display Screen Guide

Numbers for Channel,

Call Tones

	– Battery Meter	– Transmitting
	– Lock	– Receiving
	– On/Off for each	– Auto Power On/Off
	feature
	– Scan	– Talk Confirmation
		Tone (Roger Beep)
	– Call Tone, Keypad Tone
		– Volume

FCC Licensing Information

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 visit the FCC’s Web site at wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605 and 159, which includes all the 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:

For a fax:	For mail service:	If you have
Contact the	Call the FCC	questions about
Fax-0n-Demand	Forms Hotline	the FCC License:
system		Call the FCC
1-202-418-0177	1-800-418-FORM	1-888-CALL-FCC
	(3676)	(225-5322)

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 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 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.

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Each radio uses 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AAA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.

Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)

1.Turn the radio off.

2.With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3.Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag (do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).

4.Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.

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

Installing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries (Not Included)

1.Turn the radio off.

2.With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3.Insert the three AAA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside.

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

Radio Battery Meter

The radio battery icon shows the radio battery charge level, from full

to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing PTT (Low Battery Alert).

Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accesory)

1.Turn the radio off.

2.With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3.Gently remove the NiMH battery by easing it out.

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

Removing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries

1.Turn the radio off.

2.With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3.Remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out individually.

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

Notes:

•Excercise care when removing NiMH or AAA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.

•Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.

Using the Plug-in Charging Adaptor (Optional Accesory)

The battery plug-in charger (adaptor) provides charging convenience for NiMH batteries in one or both radios. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.

1.Follow the steps above to install a NiMH battery pack.

2.Connect the AC power adaptor plug into the recharging jack at the bottom (right) of the radio. (The adaptor charges two radios.)

3.Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.

Notes:

•The light will remain red after the battery pack is fully charged.

•When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).

•For optimal battery life, unplug the charging adaptor within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.

•When your radio is plugged into the AC power adaptor, your radio will automatically power off.

Low Battery Alert

In addition to your battery meter showing how much battery power you have, your radio will beep to alert you to the fact that your batteries are low.

Turning Your Radio On and Off
1.	To turn on, press and hold	MENU	until a channel number appears
	and the radio beeps.
2.	To turn off, press and hold	MENU	until the display goes blank.

Setting the Volume

Press to increase or to decrease the volume. The volume level flashes and VOL displays.

Talking and Listening

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

1.To talk, press and hold PTT .

2.When you are finished talking, release PTT .

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.

Talk Range

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

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.

Monitor Button

Use this feature to see if there is anyone on the channel you have selected.

1.	Short press MENU until RX appears.
2.	When you finish listening, press PTT to confirm or MENU to continue
	set up.

Note: Monitor will time out after five seconds if PTT or MENU is not pressed.

Push-to-Talk PTT 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.

Menu Options

Selecting the Channel

Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency your radio uses to transmit. (See Channels and Frequencies table below.)

1.Briefly press and release MENU . The channel number flashes.

2.Press or to select a channel.

3.Press PTT to confirm or MENU to continue set up.

Channels and Frequencies

Channel	Frequency	Description	Channel	Frequency	Description
	(MHz)			(MHz)
1	462.5625	GMRS/FRS	12	467.6625	FRS
2	462.5875	GMRS/FRS	13	467.6875	FRS
3	462.6125	GMRS/FRS	14	467.7125	FRS
4	462.6375	GMRS/FRS	15	462.5500	GMRS
5	462.6625	GMRS/FRS	16	462.5750	GMRS
6	462.6875	GMRS/FRS	17	462.6000	GMRS
7	462.7125	GMRS/FRS	18	462.6250	GMRS
8	467.5625	FRS	19	462.6500	GMRS
9	467.5875	FRS	20	462.6750	GMRS
10	467.6125	FRS	21	462.7000	GMRS
11	467.6375	FRS	22	462.7250	GMRS

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from which to choose.

To set a call tone:

1.With the radio on, short press MENU until the appears. The current call tone setting flashes.

2.Press or to change and hear the call tone.

3. Press PTT to set the new call tone or MENU to continue set up.

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

Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.

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 MENU until appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.

2.Press either or to turn On or Off.

3.Press PTT to confirm or MENU to continue set up.

Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:

•Transmit timeout alert tone

•Power-down alert tone

•Low battery alert tone

•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, short press MENU until appears. The current setting On/Off flashes.

2.Press or to turn On or Off.

3.Press PTT to set the talk confirmation tone or MENU to continue set up.

Auto Power On/Off

Your radio will save power by automatically turning itself off if unused after a predetermined amount of time.

1. Activate this setting by short pressing MENU until displays. The current setting (0, 30, 60, 90) will flash.

2.Press or to set the time to 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 90 minutes.

3.When you exit the Menu mode, the setting timer will begin if you are not using the radio.

4.The screen shows

5.Press PTT to confirm or MENU to continue set up.

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