Motorola and T6220, Talkabout T6200, Talkabout T6210, T6300 - Talkabout FRS - Radio, Talkabout T6220 User Manual

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Introduction

Hi, I’m QuickStart and I’m going to help you get started!

The Motorola

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Talkabout® T6200, T6210, and T6220 radios
are durable two-way radios that operate on Family Radio
Service (FRS) frequencies, require no service fee or license,
and can be used anywhere in the United States and other
areas as listed by the FCC.

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Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are

trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

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Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.

© 2000, 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

Consumer Products Division

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety and General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Charging Safety Instructions . .11

Single-Unit Charger . . . . . . . .12

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Talking and Listening . . . . . . . . . 28

Before You Can Talk . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting the Channel . . . . . . 28

Setting the Interference

Eliminator Code . . . . . . . . . 29

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Eavesdrop Reducer (T6210 and

T6220 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

QuieT6000™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Unique Situations . . . . . . . . .40

Weather (T6220 Only) . . . . . . . . . .41

Turning On Weather

Channel Reception . . . . . . . . .41

Other Important Features . . . . . . 44

Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Simple Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Frequency and Code Charts . . . 48

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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. For information
regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual
(FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio

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• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986

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

• National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom 1995

• 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

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Two-Way Radio Operation

When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in
a vertical position with the microphone two to three inches (5.0 to

7.5 cm) away from the lips.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on

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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.

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Hearing Aids

Some 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

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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

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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

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Single-Unit Charger

Batteries

Kit Number Description

NTN9393 110V - NiMH Charging Adapter

Kit Number

Capacity in milliampere-

hour mAH

Description Composition

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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.

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:

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Getting Started

Basic Operation of Your Radio

Use P (Power) to:

Use

\ to:

Indicator Light

- Turn power on/off

Use Q to:

- Turn on backlight

(short press).

- Press and hold to

switch between

Weather Mode and

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Belt Clip

- Squeeze the top and
bottom of the clip to attach

or detach the clip from the radio.

Note: The belt clip holds the

When using audio

they are plugged in before
you turn on the radio.

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accessories, ensure that

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Installing Batteries

Your radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride

(NiMH) battery.
Some radio packages include a NiMH battery with charger adapter cover, charging

dock, and charger. If you don’t have these items, they’re also available in the NiMH
battery upgrade kit (56319). Call 1-800-353-2729 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-461-4575
(Canada) for the dealer nearest you.

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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), and a (empty). When it’s c, the radio beeps every
10 minutes. So, change or charge those batteries!

Battery Life

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Charging the NiMH Battery

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.

Battery

Charger
Adapter
Cover

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