Motorola T6250 User Manual

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Model T6250

Introduction

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Introduction

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Lawrenceville, GA 30043

For a large-print version of this guide, or for product-related questions, please call

Introduction

1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone). On the web, please refer to the Two-Way Radio section at:

www.motorola.com/store

Safety and General Information .4

FCC Licensing Information . . . .14

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Control Buttons and Basic

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . 16

Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the Battery Type . . . . . 17

Charging the NiMH Battery

(Optional Accessory) . . . . . .18

Charging Status . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Charging Dock (Optional

Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning On Your Radio . . . . . .23

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Turning Off Your Radio . . . . . .25

Setting the Channel . . . . . . . . . .26

To Set the Channel . . . . . . . . .26

Talking and Listening . . . . . . . .27

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Interference Eliminator Code .29 Monitor/Signal Strength

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Call Tone and Call Display . . . 32

Ring Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ring and/or VibraCall

Talk Confirmation Tone . . . . . 35

Button Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Eavesdrop Reducer . . . . . . . . 36

Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting the Weather Channel . 40

Other Important Features . . . . 42

Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Scan List Editing . . . . . . . . . . 43

Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Simple Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hands-Free Use (VOX) With

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hands-Free Use Without

Accessories (iVOX) . . . . . . . 45

Frequency and Code Charts . . 46

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Motorola Limited Warranty . . . 55

Alert . . 33

Contents

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 transmit (talk), you must push the Push-to-Talk button; to receive (listen), release the Push-to-Talk button.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

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

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

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

Safety and General Information

• 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 Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999

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

To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures:

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects the effective range.

Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio

in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips.

Safety and General Information

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/ uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To transmit (talk), push 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 exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, and are not using the radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.

Safety and General Information

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 www.mot.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic

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

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 on board 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 centimeters) 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.

Safety and General Information

Persons with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) 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.

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.

Safety and General Information

When using 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.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

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

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, 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. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.

Safety and General Information

Blasting Caps and Areas

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

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Batteries

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

Safety and General Information

Charger Safety Instructions

Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the:

1. battery

2. battery charger, and

3. radio using the battery. Caution: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries

listed below. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

Single-Unit Charger

Kit Number Description

NTN9393 110V - NiMH Charging Adapter

Batteries

Kit Number

NTN9395 550 mAH NiMH

Capacity in

milliampere-hour mAH

Composition

Charger Safety Instructions

Save these Instructions

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

2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.

4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock.

5. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle.

6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

8. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.

Charger Safety Instructions

9. 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.

• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition,

and

• That the cord size is18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for

lengths up to 150 feet.

10. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Customer Care Center at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone).

Charger Safety Instructions

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 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC licensing forms, please request Forms 605 questions, please use the following contact information.

Contact the Fax-On-

Demand system at:

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

FCC Licensing Information

by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules. Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

and 159. If you want to have the document faxed, mailed, or have

Faxed

Call the FCC forms

1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM

Mailed

hotline at:

1-800-418-3676

Questions

regarding FCC license

Contact the FCC at:

1-888-CALL-FCC

1-888-225-5322

Or: http://www.fcc.gov

Getting Started

Control Buttons and Basic Operation

Indicator Light

Use P (Power) to:

- Turn power on/off

Use

\ to:

- Scroll through menus

- Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu)

- Exit the menu (when held down while in a menu)

Use

((Call)

- Transmit call tone

se M to:

Talk on the radio Exit the menu (when briefly

pressed while in a menu)

to:

Use Q to:

- Turn on backlight

(short press).

- Press and hold to switch between

weather mode and

two-way mode.

Use

[ and ] to:

- Adjust volume

- Scroll through menu

settings

Use

(short press)

(Scan/Monitor) to

)

- Turn scan on/off

- Monitor the channel & check signal strength

(long press)

Microphone

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery (sold separately). A NiMH battery upgrade kit (56319) is also available. Call 1-800-353-2729 in the USA for a dealer nearest you.

1. If the radio is on, turn it off by pressing and holding P.

2. Push latch up until it clicks.

3. Lift back cover off

4. Remove and replace batteries so the + marking matches the one in the compartment or the NiMH charge contacts are facing out toward the battery door.

5. Hook back cover on the hinges.

6. Close the battery door, pressing lightly until the latch clicks and returns to its original position.

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Latch

Battery Meter

The battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have. It shows d (full), b (two-thirds full), c (one-third full), or a (empty). When the battery is low (c), the radio beeps every 10 minutes indicating it’s time to change or charge them.

Setting the Battery Type

This feature is used to set the battery meter to recognize and properly display the power usage for either alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

To set the battery type, press \ until d is displayed. Press [ or ] until your choice of A (alkaline) or n (NiMH or NiCad) is displayed, then press M to set.

Getting Started

Charging the NiMH Battery (Optional Accessory)

Charge the NiMH battery overnight (16 hours) before using it for the first time. It will only need up to four hours of charging thereafter.

Charger

Battery

Adapter Cover

Charger

Light Indicator

1. If the radio is on, turn it off by pressing and holding P, or place the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover.

Getting Started

2. At the contacts on the back of the radio (or if you are charging just the battery, at the battery contacts), position the charger so the large hook on the end of the charger is over the large slot on the battery door, or if you are charging the battery by itself, on the large slot on the charger adapter cover.

3. Place the small hook on the other end of the charger over the small slot and snap it into place.

4. Plug in the charger.

Charging Status

The light indicator shows the charging status when the charger is connected to the radio, the NiMH battery, or the charging dock.

Light Indicator

Color

Charging Status and Description

Charging Level

Complete

Solid Red Rapid charging Up to 90%

Flashing Green Top-off charging 90% to 100%

Solid Green Charging complete 100%

Flashing Red

Battery is faulty. If flashing red continues for

more than one minute, the battery is faulty

and should be replaced.

Flashing Yellow Standby - Battery waiting to charge.

Temperature out of range for charging; must

be between 5

to 40o C or 41o to 104o F

Note: When moving between hot and cold environments, do not charge the

battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). When charging the battery by itself, remove the charger from the charger adapter cover before inserting and/or removing the battery from the charger adapter cover.

Getting Started

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