Motorola SX800 User's Guide

Setting the Volume
Press and hold while rotating until you reach a comfortable
l
istening level.
1
. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume
2. R
otate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
o not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Two-Way Radio
U
ser’s Guide
Model SX800 series
Safety and Gener
al Inf
ormation
FCC Licensing Infor
mation
C
ontrol Buttons
Display Screen Guide
KEM-PK14190-15
Impor
tant Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
Read
This Information Bef
ore Using Your Radio.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general
safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
T
r
ansmit and Receiv
e Pr
ocedur
e
Y
our two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver
. T
o 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.
T
o receive calls, release the PTT button.
T
o 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
Get
ting Start
ed
Installing the Batteries:
Y
our radio uses three AAA Alkaline batteries and beeps when the
batteries are low.
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 three AAA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the
battery compartment.
4.
Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
NOTE: The SX800 model radio can use a NiMH rechargeable battery
instead of three AAA batteries.
Installing the NiMH Bat
t
ery Pack:
1. Follow step 2 above to remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag.
Do not
disassemble or unwrap the battery pack.
3. Insert the NiMH battery pack so the “This Side Up” is showing.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Bat
t
ery Met
er
The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
to empty . When the battery is empty
, the radio chirps periodically
after releasing (Low Battery Alert). The radio powers off when the
voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable
battery
.
Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended
periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent
damage to your radio.
Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
1. To talk, press and hold .
2. When you are finished talking, release .
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.
T
alk Rang
e
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve
transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
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 t
o Talk 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.
sing the Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory)
T
he desk stand charger provides drop-in charging convenience for
NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk
o
r workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours)
b
efore using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty
b
attery is fully charged within 14 hours.
1
. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2
. Plug the AC power supply into the plug on the desk stand.
3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.
N
otes
The light on the charging base will glow continuously when
radio/battery is inserted.
When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the
b
attery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20
m
inutes).
For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger
w
ithin 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger.
Turn radio off while in charging tray.
A
ttaching and Removing the belt clip
1
. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
2. Gently push until the clip clicks in place
T
o 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.
T
urning Your Radio On and Off
T
urn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn
the radio off.
1
. The radio chirps and briefly shows all features icons available on
your radio.
2. The display then shows the current channel, code and features that
a
re selected.
Initial Setup
Selecting the Channel
Your radios has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 Watt only and
all other channels are GMRS.
1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5 watt
channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel,
displays. The current channel flashes.
2.
Press or to set the channel.
3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up.
For More Information
For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
and Canada) or visit us on the Internet at http://www.motorola.com.
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.
T
o set a call tone:
1. With the radio on, short press until the current call tone setting
flashes and appears.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.
T
o transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and
Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Interference Eliminator Code
I
nterference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing
y
ou with a choice of code combinations. Your radio has 121
Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard codes
t
hat appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional
codes added for superior interference protection.
To set the code for a channel:
1. Short press until the code starts to flash.
2
. Press or to select the code.
3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.
Yo
u can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An
extended press of or allows you to scroll through the
I
nterference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
Note: Yo
u must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a 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 display.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (iVOX)
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit, hands-free without the need
for any voice activation accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio
detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
1. Short 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.
Set
ting the Sensitivity Level When in VOX or iVOX 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. Short press after setting iVOX. VOX will still appear.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
U
se to:
T
urn radio on/off.
Increase or decrease volume
Use Push to Talk
to:
T
alk
Save a setting
U
se to:
Transmit call tone
S
peaker
M
icro
phone
A
ccessory Jack
Use and
t
o:
Scroll through
menus
T
urn weather
o
n/off (+)
Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure
to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range
f
rom 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999
Australian communications Authority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003
ANATAL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation of
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic
f
ields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz” and
Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002”
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure
t
o radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set
forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following
procedures.
P
ortable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
ntenna Care
se only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
t
he radio and may violate FCC regulations.
o NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the
antenna affects the effective range.
ody-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
g
uidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always
p
lace the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster,
case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved
a
ccessories 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
p
osition,
e
nsure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
from your body when transmitting.
attery Charger Safety Instructions:
S
ave 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
s
hock.
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
b
efore attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may
r
esult 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 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 this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA
or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (text telephone).
P
otentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
a
tmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be
u
sed in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install or
c
harge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
a
tmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
e
ven death.
N
ote:
T
he areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
a
bove include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
c
hemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any
o
ther area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not
a
lways—posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
T
o avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your
r
adio 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.
O
perational Cautions
Antennas
o not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.
I
f a
damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can
r
esult.
atteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
b
urns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—
t
ouch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
h
andling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a
pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
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. T
o obtain the FCC forms, please request Form
605 and 159,
which includes all of the forms and 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:
You may also visit the FCC’s Web site at http://www.fcc.gov.
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 provide 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.
ata Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without
a
n accessory cable,
p
osition the radio and its antenna at least one
i
nch (2.5 cm) from the body
.
Approved Accessories
F
or a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit out Web site at
www.Motorola.com.
lectromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
N
ote:
N
early 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
c
onditions:
1
. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. T
his 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 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.
T
urn 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.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
Y
our physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Saf
ety and Gener
al Use
While Dr
iving
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.
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.
For a Fax:
Contact the Fax-On
Demand system
1-202-418-0177
For Mail Service:
Call the FCC Forms
Hotline
1-800-418-FORM (3676)
If Y
ou Have Questions
about the FCC License:
Call the FCC
1-888-CALL-FCC
(225-5322)
C
hannel
F
requency
escription
C
hannel
F
requency
escription
1 4
62.5625
MHz
G
MRS/FRS
1
2
4
67.6625
MHz
F
RS
2 4
62.5875
M
Hz
G
MRS/FRS
1
3
4
67.6875
MHz
F
RS
3 4
62.6125
MHz
G
MRS/FRS
1
4
4
67.7125
MHz
F
RS
4 4
62.6375
M
Hz
G
MRS/FRS
1
5
4
62.5500
M
Hz
G
MRS
5 462.6625
M
Hz
GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750
MHz
GMRS
6 4
62.6875
MHz
G
MRS/FRS
1
7
4
62.6000
MHz
G
MRS
7 4
62.7125
M
Hz
G
MRS/FRS
1
8
4
62.6250
M
Hz
G
MRS
8 467.5625
M
Hz
FRS 19 462.6500
M
Hz
GMRS
9 467.5875
MHz
FRS 20 462.6750
M
Hz
GMRS
10 467.6125
MHz
FRS 21 462.7000
MHz
GMRS
1
1
4
67.6375
MHz
F
RS
2
2
4
62.7250
MHz
G
MRS
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
MENU
M
ENU
M
ENU
MENU
M
ENU
PTT
MENU
PTT
MENU
MENU
M
ENU
M
ENU
U
se Monitor to:
Scan to see if anyone
i
s on the selected
c
hannel
Monitor channel
a
ctivity
Use to:
Select Menu
o
ptions
Exit the Menu
(
when pressed
w
hile in a Menu)
Lock and unlock
t
he keypad (when
held down and
n
ot in a Menu)
Battery Meter
N
umbers for
Channel,
C
all Tone
Numbers fo
r
Codes
Scan
VOX
i
M
ENU
Hands-Fr
ee Use
Without
Accessories
Call Tone,
Keypad Tone
Weather Alert
Channel indicator
(see Initial Set Up)
Lock
Talk Confirmation Tone
(Roger Beep)
ON
ON
OFF
On/Off for
each feature
QT
ON
Noise Filtering
C
hannels and Frequencies
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 =
Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 =
Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically
set to the last chosen sensitivity level.
See Special Features section on Accessories.
Continued on back
SX800
M
ON
MON
MON
MON
VOX
i
Warranty
Limited Warranty for Personal Communication
Products, Accessories and Software Purchased in the
United States or Canada
W
hat Does this Warranty Cover?
S
ubject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International Ltd.
warrants the Motorola branded wireless telephones, pagers, and
c
onsumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or
eneral Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures (“Products”), the
Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these
P
roducts that it manufactures (“Accessories”) and Motorola branded
software contained on CD-Roms or other tangible media and sold for
u
se with these Products that it manufactures (“Software”) to be free
f
rom defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer
usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a
c
onsumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola
b
randed Products, Accessories and Software manufactured by Giant
I
nternational Ltd., and purchased by consumers in the United States or
C
anada, which are accompanied by this written warranty:
Who is covered?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not
transferable.
What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. Do?
GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,
replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or
Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or applications
added to your Product, Accessory or Software, including but not
limited to personal contacts, games and ringer tones, will be
reinstalled. To avoid losing such data, software and applications
please create a back up prior to requesting service.
F
or A
ccessories and Software,
please call the telephone number
designated above for the product with which they are used.
Y
ou will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories
or Software, at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a
copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;
(b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service
provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of the installation
facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your address and
telephone number
.
What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PA
RTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA
TION OF THIS LIMITED
W
ARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
W
ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR
GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT
, ACCESSORY OR SOFTW
ARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT
,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR
LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION
OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT
THESE DAMAGES MA
Y BE DISCLAIMED BY LA
W
.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of
an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one
jurisdiction to another.
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certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the
exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola
software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and
redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software.
No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola
software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola, is
permitted.
1
-80
0-638-51
1
9 1-800-638-5119
P
roducts Covered Length of Coverage Exclusions
A. Products and Accessories as
d
efined above, unless otherwise
p
rovided for below.
1
. Decorative Accessories and
C
ases.
ecorative covers,
b
ezels, PhoneWrap‰ covers
a
nd cases.
2
. Monaural Headsets.
E
ar buds
a
nd boom headsets that
transmit mono sound through a
w
ired connection.
3
. Consumer T
w
o-W
a
y Radio
ccessories.
4
. Products and Accessories that
a
re Repaired or Replaced.
B
. Software
. A
pplies only to
p
hysical defects in the media that
embodies the copy of the software
(
e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk).
. Ninety (90) days
f
rom the date
o
f purchase.
S
oftware Embodied in Physical Media.
N
o warranty is made that the
s
oftware will meet your requirements or will work in combination with
any hardware or software applications provided by third parties, that the
o
peration of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or
t
hat all defects in the software products will be corrected.
Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media. Software that is not
e
mbodied in physical media (e.g. software that is downloaded from the
internet), is provided “as is” and without warranty.
A. One (1) year from the date of
p
urchase by the first consumer
p
urchaser of the product unless
o
therwise provided for below.
1
. Limited lifetime warranty
f
or the
l
ifetime of ownership by the first
c
onsumer purchaser of the
product.
2
. Limited lifetime warranty
f
or the
lifetime of ownership by the first
c
onsumer purchaser of the
product.
3
. Ninety (90) days
f
rom the date of
purchase by the first consumer
p
urchaser of the product.
4. The balance of the original
w
arranty or for ninety (90) days
f
rom the date returned to the
c
onsumer, whichever is longer.
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement
o
f parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
atteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80%
o
f their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited
w
arranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
o
peration, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
p
hysical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product
resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme
h
umidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or
f
ood; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes
o
r subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or
c
onditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or Giant
International Ltd., are excluded from coverage.
se of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories.
efects or
d
amage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified
Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are
e
xcluded from coverage.
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T
ransmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
Yo
u 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 current
setting On/Off flashes.
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
K
eypad 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 flash
2. Press either or to turn On or Off.
3
. Press to confirm or to continue set up.
When the Key Tone Feature is off, the following are not disabled:
Transmit timeout alert tone;
Power-down alert tone;
Low battery alert tone; or
The transmitted Talk Confirmation Tone.
T
o transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:
1
. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the
o
ther radio.
2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through
t
he QT noise filter on the receiving radio.
3
. Press and speak normally.
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be
h
eard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the
last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel
a
nd code will pass through the QT noise filter.
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pecial Features
K
eypad Lock
T
o 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
v
olume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All
o
ther functions are locked.
To unlock the radio, press and hold until is no longer displayed.
P
riority Scan
se scan to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find
s
omeone in your group who has accidentally changed channels.
W
ith priority scan, your home channel is scanned more frequently than
a
ny other channel. The home channel is the channel where your radio
w
as set when you started to scan. If you activate scan while your
r
adio’s Interference Eliminator Code is set to a number between 1 and
121, the radio checks for activity on each programmed channel and
code combination.
N
otes:
All transmissions using code 0 or any other code are ignored.
The default code for each channel is 1.
If scanning on code 0, all channels and code combinations are
s
canned.
1. To start scanning, briefly press and release . The scan indicator
d
isplays , and the radio begins to scroll through the channel and
I
nterference Eliminator Code combinations.
2. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you
can hear the transmission.
3
. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five
seconds.
4
. To stop scanning, briefly press and release .
Note: If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio will
t
ransmit on the channel you selected before you activated scan. If no
transmission occurs within five seconds, scanning will resume.
Hands-Fr
ee Use With
Accessories (VOX)
Y
ou can transmit hands-free with the use of optional accessories. Once
VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you
speak.
1. T
urn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory
port.
2.
T
urn 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.
Using Audio Accessories:
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For
more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com.
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Removing Channels from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete
F
eature)
1
. To prevent the radio from scanning a channel, press and hold or
for at least three seconds, then release, when the scan first
stops on that channel. This temporarily removes the channel from
the scan list.
2. Press to exit scan mode.
3. Press a second time to activate scan again.
4. To restore a previously deleted channel, turn the radio off and then
back on. The channel is now restored.
Note: You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list. The
home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you started
the scanning.
Q
T Noise Filtering
T
he QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted
communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This
f
eature filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is
u
seful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement
p
arks or ski resorts.
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ote:
T noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
To turn QT noise filtering on or off:
1
. Short press until displays. The current setting On/Off will
f
lash.
2. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3
. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.
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Y
our radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National
ceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and
E
nvironment Canada Weatheradio.
You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to alert you to
e
mergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts.
W
hen you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in
s
can mode or for two-way communications.
Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located
t
hroughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These
t
ransmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24
h
ours a day.
W
eather Channels and Frequencies
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ote:
N
OAA 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.nws.noaa.gov/nwr in the
S or www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio in Canada to view
t
he appropriate transmitter for your area.
T
he use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied
e
ndorsement by NOAA’s National Weather Service, nor does the use of
the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement
by Environment Canada.
T
urning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press and hold for three seconds.
2
. To turn off, press or turn the radio off and then back on.
S
etting the Weather Channel
Y
our radio receives weather frequencies:
1
. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel
f
lashes.
2. Press or to select the channel.
3
. Press to save the weather channel setting.
Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
1. After turning weather reception on, press twice. On/Off displays.
2.
Press or to select On/Off. If you activate Weather Alert and
return to two-way mode, will display.
3. Press to save the weather channel setting.
As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends
on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or
outdoors. Because weather channels are transmitted without codes,
they may contain static or noise.
W
eather
C
hannel
WX1
W
X2
WX3
W
X4
WX5
W
X6
F
requency
162.550 MHz
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62.400 MHz
162.475 MHz
1
62.425 MHz
162.450 MHz
1
62.500 MHz
W
eather
C
hannel
WX7
W
X8
WX9
W
X10
WX11
F
requency
162.525 MHz
1
61.650 MHz
161.775 MHz
1
61.750 MHz
162.000 MHz
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