Motorola PR1500 User Manual

PR1500

Portable Radio

User Guide

PR1500
Portable Radio
Quick Reference Card

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF

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Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.

C a u t i o n

This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this
product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola
Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

On/Off/
Volume Knob

Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _

PTT Button

Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _

ATT ENTI ON!

3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _

Channel

Select Knob

PR

Top Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Speaker/Mic

Radio On/Off

1 On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.

2 Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.

Zones/Channels

1 Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone.

2 Channel - Turn Channel Selector knob to

desired channel.

Receive/Transmit

1 Radio on and select zone/channel.

2 Listen for a transmission.

OR
Press and hold Volume Set button. Release
Volume Set button.
OR

Press Monitor button and listen for activity.

3 Adjust volume, if necessary.

4 Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to

listen.

Send Emergency Alarm

2 When dispatcher’s acknowledgment is

received, you hear four tones; alarm ends;
radio exits emergency.

Send Silent Emergency Alarm

1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You

see no LED; you hear no tone.

2Press PTT.

3 Alarm continues until you exit by:

• Press and hold Emergency button for one
second

OR

• Press and release PTT.

Send Emergency Call

1 Radio on and press Emergency button. A

short, medium-pitched tone sounds.

2 Press and hold PTT. Announce your

emergency into the microphone.

3 Release PTT to end call.

4 Press and hold Emergency button for one

second to exit.

Write your radio’s programmed features on the
dashed lines.

1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You

see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.

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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

Before using this product, read the operating instructions for
safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure

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C a u t i o n

booklet enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION!

This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy
exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy
awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and
RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part
number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

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Contents

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii

Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii

Documentation Copyrights ................................................................ ii

Disclaimer ......................................................................................... ii

General Radio Operation .............................................. 1

Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1

PR1500 Radio ................................................................................... 2

Physical Features of the PR1500 Radio ........................................... 3

Programmable Features ................................................................... 4

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators ............................................... 5

Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 5

Standard Accessories ....................................................................... 8

Battery ........................................................................................ 8

Antenna .................................................................................... 10

Belt Clip .................................................................................... 11

Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 12

Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 12

Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 12

Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 13

Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 13

Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 13

Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 14

Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 14

Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 14

Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 15

Select a Zone ........................................................................... 15

Select a Channel ..................................................................... 15

Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 16

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 16

Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 17

Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 18

Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 19

Common Radio Features............................................ 21

Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 21

Analog Squelch ........................................................................ 21

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PL Defeat .........................................................................................21

Time-out Timer ................................................................................22

Emergency ......................................................................................23

Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................24

Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................25

Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................25

Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................27

Scan ................................................................................................28

Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................28

Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................28

Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................29

Select Repeater or Direct Operation .........................................29

Mute .................................................................................................29

Helpful Tips .................................................................. 31

Radio Care ......................................................................................31

Cleaning ....................................................................................31

Handling ....................................................................................31

Service .............................................................................................32

Battery .............................................................................................33

Battery Life ................................................................................33

Charging the Battery .................................................................33

Battery Recycling and Disposal ................................................34

Antenna ...........................................................................................35

Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................35

Accessories.................................................................. 37

Antennas .........................................................................................37

Batteries ..........................................................................................37

Carry Accessories ...........................................................................38

Carry Cases ..............................................................................38

Belt Clips ...................................................................................38

T-Straps ....................................................................................38

Belt-Loops .................................................................................38

Chargers ..........................................................................................39

Audio Accessories ...........................................................................39

Microphones .............................................................................39

Headsets ...................................................................................39

CommPort™ Integrated Microphone Receiver System ............40

Surveillance Kits .......................................................................40

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Earpieces .................................................................................. 41

Ear Microphone System (EMS) ................................................ 42

Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 42

Switches .......................................................................................... 42

Adapters .......................................................................................... 42

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF

Frequency Range ........................................................ 43

Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 43

Emergency Channel ................................................................. 43

Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 44

Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 44

Glossary....................................................................... 47

Commercial Warranty ................................................. 51

Index............................................................................. 57

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Notes

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General Radio Operation

Notations Used in This Manual

You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes
throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that
safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.

An operational procedure, practice, condition,

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W A R N I N G

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C a u t i o n

Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is

etc. exists which may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed.

An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.
exists which may result in damage to the equipment if
not carefully observed.

essential to emphasize.

The following special notations identify certain items:

Example Description

Top button Buttons are shown in bold print.

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General Radio Operation

Physical Features of the PR1500 Radio

Item Page Item Page

1 Antenna 10 8 On/Off/Volume

Control Knob

2Top Button

(programmable)

3 Light Emitting Diode

(LED)

4 Speaker 11 Push-to-Tal k

5 Universal Connector 12 12 Side Button 1

6 Channel Selector

Knob (programmable)

7 3-Position Concentric

Switch (programmable)

9 Microphone

5 10 Top Side (Select)

Button
(programmable)

(PTT) Button

(programmable)

13 Side Button 2

(programmable)

14 Battery 8

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General Radio Operation

Programmable Features

The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a
qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features.
The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page
numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.

Table 1: Programmable Features

Feature Page Feature Page

Call Response 29 PL Defeat 21

Channel Selection 15 Repeater/Direct 29

Emergency 23 Scan On/Off 28

Monitor 18 Site Lock/Unlock viii

Mute 29 Site Search viii

Nuisance Delete 28 Volume Set 17

Phone 28 Zone Selection 15

As an additional guide, please use the empty spaces provided in your
Quick Reference Card to indicate the features that are programmed
to the various controls for your radio. Additionally, in this manual, all
reference to a programmed control is made with reference to the
actual feature (for example the Volume Set button).

Any references in this manual to controls that are “prepro­grammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the
radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.

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General Radio Operation

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators

Table 2: LED Indicators

This LED Color: indicates:

RED (Non-flashing) Transmitting

RED (Flashing) • Channel Busy

OR

• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)

GREEN (Flashing) Receiving Individual Call

Alert Tones

Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.

Table 3: Alert Tones

You hear: Tone Name Heard:

Invalid Key-Press when the wrong key is

pressed.

Short,

Low-Pitched

Tone

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Radio Self-Test
Failed

Reject when an unauthorized request

Time-Out Timer
Warning

when the radio fails the power­up self test.

is made.

four seconds before time out.

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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)

You hear: Tone Name Heard:

No ACK Received when the radio does not

receive an acknowledgment.

Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone

A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)

Short,

Medium-

Pitched Tone

Time-Out Timer

after time out.

Timed Out

Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit

when the PTT button is
pressed, and transmissions
are prevented.

Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an

unprogrammed channel.

Individual Call
Warning Tone

when the radio is in Individual
Call without any activity for
more than 6 seconds.

Busy when the system is busy.

Valid Key-Press when the correct key is

pressed.

Radio Self-Test
Pass

Priority Channel
Received

Emergency Alarm
Entry

when the radio passes its
power-up self-test.

when activity on a priority
channel is received.

when entering the emergency
state.

Central Echo when the central controller has

received a request from a
radio.

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General Radio Operation

Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)

You hear: Tone Name Heard:

Long,

Volume Set when volume changed on a

Medium­Pitched Tone

Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency

Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT

A Group of
Medium­Pitched

Console
Acknowledge

Tones

Received
Individual Call

Short, High-

Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the

Pitched Tone
(Chirp)

Ringing Phone Call

Received

quiet channel.

state.

button) verifies the system is
accepting transmissions.

when a status, emergency
alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.

when a Call Alert, or Private
Conversation Call is received.

preset threshold value.

when a landline phone call is
received.

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General Radio Operation

Standard Accessories

Battery

To avoid a possible explosion:

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W A R N I N G

Charge the Battery

The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to
ensure optimum capacity and performance.

For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your
PR1500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 37.

Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off

to ensure a full charge.

Battery Charger

• DO NOT replace the battery in any area
labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.

• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.

To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charg­ing progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers,
see “Chargers” on page 39.

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Attach the Battery

1 With the radio off, fit the

three extensions at the
bottom of the battery into the
bottom slots on the radio.

2 Press both sides at the top of

the battery against the radio
until both latches click into
place.

Remove the Battery

1 With the radio off, slide down

the latches on the sides of
the battery.

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2 Pull the top of the battery

away from the radio.

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General Radio Operation

Antenna

For information regarding other available antennas, see page 37.

Attach the Antenna

With the radio off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach
it.

Remove the Antenna

With the radio off, turn the
antenna counter-clockwise to
remove it.

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Belt Clip

Attach the Belt Clip

1 Align the grooves of the belt

clip with those of the battery.

2 Press the belt clip downward

until you clear a “click.”

Remove the Belt Clip

1 Use a flat-bladed screwdriver

to press the belt clip tab
away from the battery.

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2 Slide the belt clip upward to

remove it.

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General Radio Operation

Rainure

Universal Connector Cover

The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the
radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio.

Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the

connector cover when not in use.

Remove the Connector Cover

1 Insert a flat-bladed

screwdriver into the area
between the bottom of the
cover and the slot below the
connector.

2 Hold the top of the cover with

your thumb while you pry the
bottom of the cover away
from the radio with the
screwdriver.

Attach the Connector Cover

1 Insert the hooked end of the

cover into the top of the
connector. Press downward
on the cover’s top to seat it
into the slot.

2 Press the cover’s lower tab

below the connector until it
snaps in place.

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Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter

The Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the
back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect
the RSM accessories (see page 39) to the radio. If the RSM is not
used, the adapter should be removed.

Remove the Adapter

Lift the larger side (below the
antenna port) of the adapter
away from the radio using your
finger.

If you cannot easily remove the
adapter with your finger, use a
small, flat blade screwdriver to
pry the larger end side of the
adapter away from the radio.

Attach the Adapter

1 With the Motorola side of the

adapter facing out, snap the
smaller end of the adapter
into place in the shroud
indent, below the On/Off

Volume Control Knob.

2 Snap the larger end of the

adapter into place in the
shroud indent, below the
antenna port.

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General Radio Operation

Radio On and Off

Turn the Radio On

Turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.

• If the radio turns on
successfully, you hear a
medium-pitched tone.

• If the radio detects any
errors, you hear a low­pitched tone. Turn off the
radio, check the battery,
and turn the radio on.

Turn the Radio Off

Turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob

counterclockwise until it
clicks.

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General Radio Operation

Zones and Channels

A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio char­acteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs.

Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should
select the zone.

Select a Zone

1 If a control on your radio has

been preprogrammed as the
Zone switch, move the Zone
switch to the position for the
zone you want.

2 If the zone you selected is

unprogrammed, you hear a
long, medium-pitched tone
until you select a
programmed zone.

Select a Channel

1 After you selected the zone

you want, turn the
preprogrammed Channel
Selector knob to the desired
channel.

2 If the channel you selected is

unprogrammed, you hear a
long, medium-pitched tone
until you select a
programmed channel.

• Long, medium-pitched tone

• Long, medium-pitched tone

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General Radio Operation

Receive / Transmit

This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a
channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission.

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons

1 Turn the radio on and select

the desired zone and
channel.

2 Listen for a transmission.

3 Adjust the Volume Control

knob if necessary.

4 Press and hold the PTT

button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.

5 Release the PTT button to

receive (listen).

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General Radio Operation

Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

1 Turn the radio on and select

the desired zone and
channel. See Turn t h e

Radio On, page 14 and
Zones and Channels, page

15.

2 Press and hold the Vol ume

Set button to hear the

volume set tone.

3 Release the Vol u me Set

button.

4 Adjust the Volume Control

Knob if necessary.

5 Press and hold the PTT

button to transmit. LED lights
RED while transmitting.

6 Release the PTT button to

receive (listen).

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Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button

1 Turn the radio on and select

the desired zone and
channel.

2 Press the Monitor button and

listen for activity. (See the
following Conventional

Mode Operation.)

3 Adjust the Volume Control

knob if necessary.

4 Press and hold the PTT

button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.

5 Release the PTT button to

receive (listen).

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General Radio Operation

Conventional Mode Operation

Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls.

1 Momentarily press the

Monitor button to listen for

activity.

2 Press and hold the Monitor

button to set continuous
monitor operation. (The
duration of the button press
is programmable.)

3 Press the Monitor button

again, or the PTT button, to
return to the original squelch
setting.

Note: If you try to transmit on a

receive-only channel,
you will hear an invalid
tone until you release the
PTT button.

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Notes

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Common Radio Features

Conventional Squelch Options

Analog Squelch

Tone Private Line (PL) and carrier squelch can be available
(preprogrammed) per channel.

When in... this condition occurs:

Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel.

PL The radio responds only to your messages.

PL Defeat

With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (PL or network
ID) that might be programmed to a channel.

Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat
position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The
radio is muted if no activity is present.

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Common Radio Features

Time-out Timer

The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set
for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75
minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician.

1 Hold down the PTT longer

than the programmed time.
You will hear a short, low­pitched warning tone, the
transmission is cut-off, and
the LED will go out until you
release the PTT.

2 Release the PTT button. • LED re-lights

3 Press the PTT to re-transmit.

Time-out timer restarts.

• Short warning tone

• Transmission is cut-off

• LED goes out

•Timer resets

• Timer restarts

•RED LED

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Common Radio Features

Emergency

If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency
signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the
selected channel.

Your radio can be programmed for the following:

• Emergency Alarm

• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call

• Silent Emergency Alarm

• Emergency Call

Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of
your radio.

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Common Radio Features

Send an Emergency Alarm

An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher,
identifying the radio sending the emergency.

1 With your radio turned on,

press the Emergency
button. The red LED lights,
and you hear a short,
medium-pitched tone.

Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the

Emergency button for about a second.

2 When you receive the

dispatcher’s
acknowledgment, you hear
four tones, the alarm ends,
and the radio exits the
emergency mode.

If no acknowledgement is
received, the alarm ends
after the number of retries is
performed, and the radio
exits the emergency mode.

Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio

enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the
dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button
while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 of “Send an
Emergency Call” on page 25.

•Red LED

•Short tone

• Four tones

• Alarm ends

• Radio exits emergency

• Alarm ends

• Radio exits emergency

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Send a Silent Emergency Alarm

Common Radio Features

1 With your radio turned on,

press the Emergency
button. The LED does not
light, and you hear no tones.

Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the

Emergency button for about a second.

2 The silent emergency state

continues until you:

Press and hold the
Emergency button for about
a second to exit the
emergency state.

OR

Press and release the PTT
button to exit silent
emergency and enter regular
dispatch or emergency call.

• LED does not light

• No tones

• Press and hold Emergency
button

OR

• Press and release the PTT
button

Send an Emergency Call

An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio
priority access to channels.

1 With your radio turned on,

press the Emergency
button. A short, medium­pitched tone sounds.

Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the

Emergency button.

2 Press and hold the PTT

button and announce your
emergency into the
microphone.

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• Short tone

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3 Release the PTT button to

end the transmission and
wait for a response from the
dispatcher.

4 Press and hold the

Emergency button for about

a second to exit emergency.

The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in
Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the
following:

Using this operation: means you will talk...

1. Tactical/Non-Revert on the channel you
selected before you
entered the emergency
state.

2. Non-Tactical/Revert on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The
emergency alarm is sent
to this same channel.

Note: For ALL Emergency signals:

• You can change channels while in Emergency operation if the
new channel is also programmed for Emergency. The
emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel.

• If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, an
invalid tone sounds until you exit the Emergency state or
change to a channel programmed for emergency.

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Common Radio Features

Emergency Keep-Alive

With Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency
state, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Volume
Control knob.

With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using
one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency
Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call).

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Common Radio Features

Scan

The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by
scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. The list must be
preprogrammed by a qualified technician.

Turn Scan On and Off

Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch

Place the Scan On/Off
Switch or Button in the “scan
on” or “scan off” position.

Delete a Nuisance Channel

When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear
(nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the
scan list.

1 When the radio is locked

onto the channel to be
deleted, press the
preprogrammed Nuisance
Delete button.

Repeat this step to delete
more channels.

Note: You cannot delete priority

channels or the
designated transmit
channel.

2 The radio continues

scanning the remaining
channels in the list. To
resume scanning the deleted
channel, change channels or
turn scan off and then back
on again.

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Common Radio Features

Repeater or Direct Operation

Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass
the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and
receive frequencies are the same.

REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with
other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are
different.

Select Repeater or Direct Operation

Place the preprogrammed
Repeater/Direct switch in
Repeater or Direct position.

Mute

Mute is a programmable option available on one of the radio’s

switches.

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Common Radio Features

Notes

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Helpful Tips

Radio Care

Cleaning

To clean the external surfaces of your radio:

1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one

gallon of water (0.5% solution).

2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-

bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get
entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the
radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.

3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or

grease.

Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may
permanently damage the radio housing.

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Handling

• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio. Never carry the radio by
the antenna.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.

• Do not disassemble the radio.

• Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use
the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory
has been disconnected.

Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution.

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Helpful Tips

Service

Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient
operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance
agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A
nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support
maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation
program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those
desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For
a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola
service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.

Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage
plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three
years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of
delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio
dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio
Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.

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Helpful Tips

Battery

Battery Life

Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical
are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of
discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and
the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last.
For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100%
several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives
less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a
battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25%
discharge, will last even longer.

Charging the Battery

Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a
Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola
equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other
than the ones listed on page 37.

The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may
result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery.
Charging a hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in reduced
discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola
rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to
ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated
above.

Battery Charge Status

Your radio can indicate your battery’s charge status by the following:

LED and Sounds

• you see the LED flash red when the PTT Button is pressed
indicating low battery

• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone)

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Helpful Tips

Battery Recycling and Disposal

Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under
various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd
batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or
incinerators. Contact your local waste management agency for
specific requirements and information in your area.

Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd
batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and
dealers participate in this program.

For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's
Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This
internet site and telephone number also provide other useful
information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses,
and governmental agencies.

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Antenna

Radio Operating Frequencies

Before installing the antenna,
make sure it matches your
radio’s operating frequency.
Antennas are frequency
sensitive and are color coded
according to their frequency
range. The color code indicator
is located in the center of the
antenna’s base.

color

The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

Helpful Tips

Approx.

Antenna Type

VHF whip, wide­band

VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136–150.8 NAD6566

VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567

VHF helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568

UHF helical 3.3 83 RED 380–435 NAE6546

UHF helical 3.1 78 GREEN 435–470 NAE6547

UHF helical 2.8 71 BLACK 470–520 NAE6548

UHF whip,
wideband

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Length

in. mm

8 203 RED 136–174 NAD6563

5.2 133 GRAY 380–520 NAE6549

Insulator

Color
Code

Frequency

Range

(MHz)

Antenna

Kit No.

Helpful Tips

Notes

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Accessories

Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the
productivity of your PR1500 portable two-way radio.

For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
accessories: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml

Antennas

NAD6563 VHF whip (136–174 MHz)

NAD6566 VHF (136–150.8 MHz)

NAD6567 VHF (150.8–162 MHz)

NAD6568 VHF (162–174 MHz)

NAE6546_R UHF (380–435 MHz)

NAE6547_R UHF (435–470 MHz)

NAE6548_R UHF (470–520 MHz)

NAE6549_R UHF whip (380–520 MHz)

Batteries

NTN9815_R NiCD 1525 mAh 7.5 V

NTN9816_R NiCD 1525 mAh 7.5 V, Intrinsically Safe

NTN9857_R NiMH 1800 mAh 7.5 V, Intrinsically Safe

NTN9858_R NiMH 1800 mAh 7.5 V

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Accessories

Carry Accessories

Carry Cases

NNTN4115 Carry Case, Leather with 3” Swivel Belt Loop and

T-Strap

NNTN4116 Carry Case, Leather with 2.5” Swivel Belt Loop and

T-Strap

NNTN4117 Carry case, Leather with 3” Belt Loop and T-Strap

NLN6349 Shoulder Strap

NTN5243 Shoulder Strap

TDN9675 Wrist Strap

Belt Clips

HLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inch

HLN9844 Belt clip, 2 inch

T-Straps

NTN8383 T-Strap Leather Plain Action Snaps

NTN8384 T-Strap Leather Hard Action Snaps

Belt-Loops

NTN8039 Leather Swivel Belt Loop, 2.5”

NTN8040 Leather Swivel Belt Loop, 3.0”

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Accessories

Chargers

NLN7967 Wall mount for multi-unit charger

NLN7968 Rack mount for multi-unit charger

NTN1177 Multi-unit, rapid rate, 110V

NTN1667 Single-Unit, universal tri-chemistry rapid charge,

110VTri-chemistry, 110V

WPLN4111_R IMPRES™ single-unit charger, 110V

WPLN4108_R IMPRES™ multi-unit charger, 110V

Audio Accessories

Microphones

NMN6191 Remote speaker microphone, noise-canceling

NMN6193 Remote speaker microphone

NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter

Headsets

BDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with boom mic (requires

BDN6673 adapter cable)

BDN6636 Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires

BDN6673 adapter cable)

BDN6645 Heavy-duty push-to-talk headset with boom mic

(requires BDN6673 adapter cable)

NMN1020 Light-weight headset with boom mic to be worn on a

helmet or safety glasses (requires BDN6676 adapter)

NMN6245 Single-muff lightweight headset with boom mic and

in-line PTT (requires BDN6676 adapter)

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Accessories

NMN6246 Ultra-light headset with boom mic and in-line PTT; ear

bud style receiver (requires BDN6676 adapter)

NMN6258 Medium-weight headset, over-the-head with in-line

PTT

NMN6259 Medium-weight headset, behind-the-head with in-line

PTT

RMN4049 Temple Transducer

CommPort™ Integrated Microphone Receiver System

NTN1624 CommPort with palm PTT (includes BDN6676

adapter)

NTN1625 CommPort with PTT on radio adapter (includes

BDN6676 adapter)

NTN1663 CommPort with ring PTT (includes BDN6676

adapter)

NTN1736 CommPort with snap-on side PTT (includes

BDN6676 adapter)

Surveillance Kits

BDN6664 Receive only earpiece with standard earphone

earloop (1-wire), beige

BDN6665 Receive only earpiece with standard earphone

earloop (1-wire),exceeds OSHA limits, beige

BDN6666 Receive only earpiece with volume control (1-wire),

beige

BDN6667 Earpiece with mic and PTT combined (2-wire), beige

BDN6668 Earpiece with mic and PTT separate (3-wire), beige

BDN6669 Earpiece with mic and PTT combined (2-wire),

exceeds OSHA limits, beige

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Accessories

BDN6670 Earpiece with mic and PTT separate (3-wire),

exceeds OSHA limits, beige

BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug

BDN6726 Receive only earpiece with standard earphone

earloop (1-wire), black

BDN6727 Receive only earpiece with standard earphone

earloop (1-wire),exceeds OSHA limits, black

BDN6728 Receive only earpiece with volume control (1-wire),

black

BDN6729 Earpiece with mic and PTT combined (2-wire), black

BDN6730 Earpiece with mic and PTT separate (3-wire), black

BDN6731 Earpiece with mic and PTT combined (2-wire),

exceeds OSHA limits, black

BDN6732 Earpiece with mic and PTT separate (3-wire),

exceeds OSHA limits, black

Earpieces

BDN6780 Single earbud with mic and PTT (requires BDN6676

adapter)

BDN6781 Receive only earbud (requires BDN6676 adapter)

BDN6719 Flexible ear receiver

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Accessories

Ear Microphone System (EMS)

BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order

BDN6671 interface module), black

BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order

BDN6671 interface module), beige

BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must

order BDN6671 interface module)

0180358B38 Push-to-Talk Ring Switch

0180300E83 Push-to-Talk Body Switch

0180300E25 Earguard with Adjustable Loop

Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones

BDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) inter-

face module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and
BDN6678)

BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641,

BDN6677 and BDN6678)

Switches

NTN7660 Tilt / man down switch

Adapters

BDN6673 Headset adapter cable

BDN6676 3.5mm jack adapter with quick disconnect latch

NTN8613 Surveillance accessory adapter

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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Special Channel Assignments

Emergency Channel

If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require
emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call
to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the
following information, in this order:

1 “MAY D AY, M AYDAY, MAYDAY.”

2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.”

State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the
call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.

3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.

4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”

State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information
that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:

• latitude and longitude

• bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north)

• distance to a well-known landmark

• vessel course, speed or destination

5 State the nature of the distress.

6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.

7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing

medical attention, if any.

8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to

responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or
tonnage, hull color, etc.

9 “OVER.”

10 Wait for a response.

11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio

and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a
response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.

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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Non-Commercial Call Channel

For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports,
rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing
information, use VHF Channel 9.

Operating Frequency Requirements

A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal
Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:

• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act,
the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz
frequency

• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be
capable of operating:

• in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting

frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency
band, and

• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels

specified in the table below.

Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be

lawfully used by the general public in US waters.

Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime
Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and
from the US Coast Guard.

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List

Channel

Number

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Tra nsm it Receive

1 156.050 160.650

2 156.100 160.700

* 156.150 160.750

4 156.200 160.800

5 156.250 160.850

6 156.300 –

7 156.350 160.950

Frequency (MHz)

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel

Number

8 156.400 –

9 156.450 156.450

10 156.500 156.500

11 156.550 156.550

12 156.600 156.600

13** 156.650 156.650

14 156.700 156.700

15** 156.750 156.750

16 156.800 156.800

17** 156.850 156.850

18 156.900 161.500

19 156.950 161.550

20 157.000 161.600

* 157.050 161.650

22 157.100 161.700

* 157.150 161.750

24 157.200 161.800

25 157.250 161.850

26 157.300 161.900

27 157.350 161.950

28 157.400 162.000

60 156.025 160.625

* 156.075 160.675

62 156.125 160.725

63 156.175 160.775

* 156.225 160.825

65 156.275 160.875

66 156.325 160.925

Tra nsm it Receive

Frequency (MHz)

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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel

Number

67** 156.375 156.375

68 156.425 156.425

69 156.475 156.475

71 156.575 156.575

72 156.625 –

73 156.675 156.675

74 156.725 156.725

75 *** ***

76 *** ***

77** 156.875 –

78 156.925 161.525

79 156.975 161.575

80 157.025 161.625

* 157.075 161.675

* 157.125 161.725

* 157.175 161.775

84 157.225 161.825

85 157.275 161.875

86 157.325 161.925

87 157.375 161.975

88 157.425 162.025

* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be

lawfully used by the general public in US waters.

** Low power (1 W) only
*** Guard band

Note: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit

only.

Tra nsm it Receive

Frequency (MHz)

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Glossary

This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.

ACK Acknowledgment of communication.

Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it.

Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature

rather than a pulsed or discrete nature.

Carrier Squelch Feature that responds to the presence of an

RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning
on) a receiver's audio circuit. A squelch circuit
silences the radio when no signal is being
received so that the user does not have to
listen to noise.

Central Controller A software controlled, computer-driven device

that receives and generates data for the
trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and
directs the operations of the trunked
repeaters.

Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit/

receive frequency pairs, radio parameters,
and encryption encoding.

Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels that

is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data
communications path between the central
controller and all radios on the system.

Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio

communications, sometimes through a
repeater.

Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete

nature, rather than a continuous nature.

Dispatcher An individual who has radio system

management duties.

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Glossary

Dynamic
Regrouping

A feature that allows the dispatcher to
temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.

FCC Federal Communications Commission.

Hang Up Disconnect.

LED Light-emitting diode.

Monitor Check channel activity by pressing the

Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will
hear static. If the channel is in use, you will
hear conversation. It also serves as a way to
check the volume level of the radio, as the
radio will “open the squelch” when pressing
the monitor button.

NiCd Nickel Cadmium.

NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride.

Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed

emergency channel. The emergency alarm is
sent on this same channel.

Page A one-way alert, with audio messages.

Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio.

Preprogrammed A feature that has been assigned in advance

by a qualified technician.

Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such

that only receivers decoding this tone will hear
the message.

Programmable A radio control that can have a radio feature

assigned to it.

PTT Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages the

transmitter and puts the radio in transmit
(send) operation when pressed.

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Glossary

Radio Frequency
(RF)

The part of the general frequency spectrum
between the audio and infrared light regions
(about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).

Repeater A conventional radio feature, where you talk

through a receive/transmit facility (repeater),
that re-transmits received signals in order to
improve communications range and
coverage.

Squelch Special electronic circuitry added to the

receiver of a radio which reduces, or
squelches, unwanted signals before they are
heard in the speaker.

Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s

speaker is muted but still continues to receive
data.

Tactical/Non-revert The user will talk on the channel that was

selected before the radio entered the
emergency state.

Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another

unit for easy local unit-to-unit
communications.

Talkgroup An organization of radio users who

communicate with each other.

Zone A grouping of channels.

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Notes

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Commercial Warranty

Limited Warranty

MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS

I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:

MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA
manufactured Communication Products listed below (“Product”)
against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled
below:

PR1500 Portable Units Two (2) Years

Product Accessories One (1) Year

Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with
new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned
Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the
warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of
this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance
of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of
Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.

This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the
original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable
to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product
manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations
or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made
in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a
separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user
purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation,
maintenance or service of the Product.

MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary
equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used
in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with
any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly
excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use

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the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range,
coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S
responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund
of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive
remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR
SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT
SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.

This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other
rights which may vary from state to state.

IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase
and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service
and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and
insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location.
Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its
authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company

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which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty
service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.

V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other

than its normal and customary manner.

B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.

C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation,

maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or
adjustment.

D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by

defects in material workmanship.

E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications,

disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the
addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment)
which adversely affect performance of the Product or
interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and
testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.

F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made

illegible.

G) Rechargeable batteries if:

• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are
broken or show evidence of tampering.

• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the
battery in equipment or service other than the Product for
which it is specified.

H) Freight costs to the repair depot.

I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of

the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in
accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or
the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at

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the time the Product was initially distributed from
MOTOROLA.

J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that

does not affect the operation of the Product.

K) Normal and customary wear and tear.

VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:

MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against
the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that
the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA
will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end
user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such
claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the
following:

A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such

purchaser of any notice of such claim;

B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such

suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and

C) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s

opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of
infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser
will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to
procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the
Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it
becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit
for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return.
The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the
lifetime of the Product or parts as established by
MOTOROLA.

MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent
infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or
parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not
furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for

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the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by
MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the
Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with
respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.

Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for
MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA
software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and
distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software
may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally
embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced,
copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any
derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation,
alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse
engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in
such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by
implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or
copyrights.

VII. GOVERNING LAW:

This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.

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Notes

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Index

A

accessories

antennas .................................37

batteries ..................................37

belt clips ..................................38

carry cases ..............................38

chargers ..................................39

earpieces .................................40

headsets ..................................39

microphones, remote

speaker ..................................39

radio interface modules ...........42

surveillance .............................40

switches ..................................42

alert tones .....................................5

analog squelch ............................21

antenna

attach the antenna ..................10

radio operating frequencies .....35

remove the antenna ................10

antennas .....................................37

B

batteries ......................................37

battery

attach the battery ......................9

battery charge status ...............33

charging the battery ..................8

recycling and disposal .............34

remove the battery ....................9

belt clip

attach the belt clip ...................11

remove the belt clip .................11

belt clips ......................................38

C

carry accessories

belt clips ..................................38

body-worn ...............................38

channel

select a channel ......................15

conventional mode operation ......19

E

emergency

emergency keep-alive ............. 27

send an emergency alarm ...... 24

send an emergency call .......... 25

G

glossary ...................................... 47

L

LED indicators .............................. 5

M

microphones, remote speaker .... 39

monitor button ............................18

N

notations used in this manual ....... 1

P

physical features of the radio ........ 3

PL defeat .................................... 21

programmable features ................ 4

R

radio care

cleaning .................................. 31

handling ..................................31

receive / transmit

use the preprogrammed

monitor button ....................... 18

use the preprogrammed

volume set button .................. 17

without using the volume set

and monitor buttons ............... 16

remote speaker microphone

adapter ...................................... 13

attach the adapter ................... 13

remove the adpater ................. 13

repeater or direct operation ........29

repeater/direct switch ................. 29

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S

scan

delete a nuisance channel .......28

turn scan on and off .................28

select a channel ..........................15

select a zone ...............................15

service .........................................32

surveillance accessories .............39

Commport integrated

microphone/receivers .............40

earpieces .................................40

headsets and headset

accessories ............................39

radio interface modules for

ear microphones ....................42

switches ......................................42

T

time-out timer ..............................22

turn the radio off ..........................14

turn the radio on ..........................14

U

universal connector cover

attach the connector cover ......12

remove the connector cover ....12

V

volume set button ........................17

W

warranty ......................................51

Z

zone

select a zone ...........................15

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