Motorola T4500 User Manual

Two-Way Radio

User's Guide

@6881043B35@

6881043B35-A

Model T4500

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Finding the Controls

1

2

3

4

5

# - Short press sends call tone.

1

Push to Talk (PTT)

2

• Push to transmit, release to listen.

• In menu mode, push to confirm
selection.

3 $

• Long press turns radio on or off.

• Short press enters menu mode,
where: first press changes
channel, second press turns scan
on or off, third press monitors
channel for activity.

%

4

• Increases volume (volume level
flashes and / displays).

• In menu mode, increments channel
(channel number flashes).

• In menu mode, toggles scan
selection (h is visible, along
with flashing Y or –).

&

5

• Decreases volume (volume level
flashes and / displays).

• In menu mode, decreases channel
(channel number flashes).

• In menu mode, toggles scan
selection (h is visible, along
with flashing Y or –).

Installing the Batteries

Your radio uses 3 AAA Alkaline batteries,
and beeps when the batteries are low.

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Use a coin to wedge the battery cover
open.

3. Insert batteries as shown on inside of
battery compartment.

4. Replace the battery cover.

Turning Your Radio On and Off

To turn on, press and hold
channel number appears and the radio
beeps.

To turn off, press and hold
display goes blank.

Adjusting the Volume

Press % to increase or & to decrease
the volume. The volume level flashes
and / displays.

Setting the Channel

The channel is the frequency your radio
uses to transmit. Your radio has
22 channels.

1. Briefly press and release
channel number flashes.

2. Press % or & to select a channel.

3. Press PTT to confirm.

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Channel Frequency Description

1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS
2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS
3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS
4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS
5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS
6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS
7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS
8 467.5625 MHz FRS

9 467.5875 MHz FRS
10 467.6125 MHz FRS
11 467.6375 MHz FRS
12 467.6625 MHz FRS
13 467.6875 MHz FRS
14 467.7125 MHz FRS
15 462.5500 MHz GMRS
16 462.5750 MHz GMRS
17 462.6000 MHz GMRS

Channel Frequency Description

18 462.6250 MHz GMRS
19 462.6500 MHz GMRS
20 462.6750 MHz GMRS
21 462.7000 MHz GMRS
22 462.7250 MHz GMRS

Talking and Listening

To talk, press and hold the PTT button.
When you are finished talking, release

PTT.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio

2 to 3 inches away from your mouth and
speak directly into the microphone . Do not
cover the microphone while talking.

Sending a Call Tone

A call tone alerts others you want to talk.
To send a call tone to other radios in your
group, press #.

Scanning Channels

Use scanning to monitor channels and
codes for transmissions, or to find
someone in your group who has
accidentally changed channels.

1. Press

2. Press either:

3. Press PTT to confirm.
When the radio detects channel activity, it

stops scanning and you can hear the
transmission. To respond, press PTT
within 5 seconds.

$ twice until h and flashing Y

or – display.

% until Y displays to turn
scanning on.

& until – displays to turn
scanning off.

Attaching the Belt Clip (Included)

Hook the belt clip
into the notch at
the top of the
radio and slide
down until it clicks
into place.

To remove,
squeeze the
release latch
together and slide
the clip up and
away from the
radio.

FCC Licensing Information

Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject
to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC
requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies
obtain a radio license before operating their
equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please
request Forms
forms and instructions. If y ou wish to ha v e the
document faxed or mailed, or hav e questions ,
please use the following contact inf ormation.

Faxed

Mailed

Questions
Regarding
FCC license

Changes or modifications not ex pressly approv ed
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

605

and

159

, which includes all

Contact the Fax-On-Demand
system at:
1-202-418-0177

Call the FCC forms hotline at:
1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676

Contact the FCC at:
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322

http://www.fcc.gov

Or:

maintenance and repairs in the private land
mobile and fixed services as certified by an
organization representative of the user of those
services. Replacement of any transmitter
component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not
authorized by the FCC equipment authorization
for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Use of this radio outside the coun try where it was
intended to be distributed is subject to
government regulations and may be prohibited.

Safety and General Information

Important Information on Safe and Efficient
Operation. Read This Information Before
Using Your Radio

The information provided in this document
supersedes the general safety information
contained in user guides published prior to
July 2000.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a
receiver. To control your exp osure and ensure
compliance with the general population/
uncontrolled environment e xposure limits , alwa ys
adhere to the following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT)
button.

• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
because the radio generates measurable RF
energy e xposure only when tr ansmitting (in terms
of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with
the following national and inte rnational standards
and guidelines regarding exposure of human
beings to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy:

• United States Federal Communications
Commission, Code of Federal Regu la tions; 47
CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.
Limits of Human Exposure to Radio F requency
Electromagnetic Fields in the Fr equency
Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999

• Australian Communications Authority
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 2001
(applicable to wireless phones only)

• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority,
Resolution 256 (April 11, 2002) “additional
requirements for SMR, cellular, and PCS
product certification.”

To assure optimal radio performance and make
sure human exposure to ra dio frequency
electromagnetic energy is within the guid elines
set forth in the above standards, always adhere
to the follo wing procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna.

modifications, or attachments could damage the
radio and may violate FCC regulations .

DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is
“IN USE.”

effective range.

inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips

Body-Worn Operation

T o maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada
RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on
your body when transmitting, always place the
radio in

Holding the antenna affects the

Two-Way Radio Operation

When using your radio as a
traditional two-way radio,

radio in a vertical position with
the microphone one to two

a Motorola-supplied or approved clip,

Unauthorized antennas,

hold the

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holder, holster, case, or body harness for this
product. Use of non-Motorola-approved
accessories may e xceed 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 th e radio held in
the normal use position,

its antenna are at least one in ch (2.5 cm ) from
your body when transmitting

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the
radio with or without an accessory cable,

position the radio and its antenna at least one
inch (2.5 cm) from the body

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit
our website at

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note:

susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

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.

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Nearly every electronic device is

ensure the radio and

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Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio
when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio
must be in accordance with applicable
regulations per airline crew in structions.

Medical Devices - Pacemak ers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six
inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemak er . These
recommendations are consistent with the
independent research by, and recommendations
of the U.S . Food and Drug Administration.

Persons with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inch es
(15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio
is turned ON.

• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.

• Turn the radio OFF immediately if you have
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. Your physician may be able to assist you
in obtaining this information.

Safety and General Use While Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of
radios in the area where you drive. Always obey
them. When using your radio while drivin g,
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.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

Do not place a portable radio in the area ove r an
air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air
bags inflate with great force . If a portable radio is
placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with
great force and cause serious injury to occupants
of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a
radio type especially qualified for use in such

areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove,
install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks
in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.

Note:

The areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres referred to above include fueling
areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles,
such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any
other area where you would normally be advised
to turn off your vehicle engine. Area s with
potentially explosive atmospheres are often but
not always posted.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting
operations, turn off your radio when you are near
electrical blasting caps, in a b la sting area, or in
areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all
signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use any portable radio that has a
damaged antenna

comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn
can result.

. If a damaged antenna

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/or
bodily injury such as burns if a conductive
material such as jewelry, keys, or beade d chains
touch exposed terminals. The conductive
material may complete an electrical circuit (short
circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions
Save these Instructions

1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it

has received a sharp blow, or has been
dropped or damaged in any way.

3. Never alter the AC co rd or plug provided with

the unit. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have
the proper outlet installed by a qua lified ele ctri­cian. An improper condition can result in a risk
of electric shock.

4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or

plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting the charger from the AC recep­tacle.

5. T o reduce th e risk of electric shock, unplug the

charger from the outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning .

6. Use of an attachment not recommended or

sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.

7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be

stepped on, tripped ov er, 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 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).

• 22 Channels (8 GMRS + 14 FRS)

8 GMRS channels and 14 FRS channels to
ensure backward compatibility with FRS two­way radios.

• Scan

Easily find your group's channel by searching
all channels for activity.

• Motorola Quality

Shock, drop, and temperature tested to meet
Motorola's high quality standards.

• Talk Confirmation Tone

Signals others you are finished talking.

• Low Battery Alert

Audible tone tells you when your radio's
battery is running low.

• Weather Resistant

Helps protect radios against the elements.

• 1 Year Limited Warranty

For warranty details, call 1-800-353-2729.

• User's Guide Included

FCC GMRS LICENSE REQUIRED

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SMALL PARTS

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