Motorola TalkAbout MH230 User Manual

MH230

KEM-ML36000-13A

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 in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. 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 receive calls, release the PTT button.

• To 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.

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.

• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.

• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002.

• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 533 of September 10, 2009.

To ensure 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 its effective range.

ody-Worn Operation

o maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure

uidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip h

older, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of nonMotorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF e

xposure guidelines. I

f you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved bodyw

orn accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal

se position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch

(

2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.

ata Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or w

ithout an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at

east one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.

pproved Accessories

• 53724: Remote Speaker with Push-to-Talk Microphone

•

53725: Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone

• 53727: Earbud with Push-to-Talk Microphone

•

53728: Flexible Ear Receiver

•

56320: Earpiece with Boom Microphone

lectromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to

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

his device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. O

peration is subject to the following two conditions:

. This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2

. This device must accept any interference received, including

nterference that may cause undesired operation.

IC Canada

he term "IC:" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

acilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you t

o do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

hen instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an

ircraft. 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.

• Turn 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.

Medical Devices – Other

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 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. The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely. 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. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove,

For More Information

or further information, you may contact Motorola Solutions, Inc.

as follows:

SA and Canada: Call 1-800-638-5119, send e-mail to

iant@callcenter.com or visit www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.

Uruguay: Call 00-04-01-78-70-11. P

anama: Call 507-340-0293.

nstall or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially

xplosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in

odily injury or even death.

ote: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to

bove include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or

hemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and a

ny other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your v

ehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are o

ften—but not always—posted.

lasting Caps and Areas

o avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, o

r in areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and

nstructions.

perational Cautions

ntennas

o not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a

damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn c

an result.

atteries

ll batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns 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

ocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

Exercise care when removing NiMH or AAA batteries. Do not use s

harp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions:

ave these Instructions

. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a

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

. 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 q

ualified electrician. 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

ather 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 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 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 extension 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 the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call customer service at the appropriate number listed in the Warranty section.

Changes or modifications, not expressly approved by Motorola, may void the user’s authority granted by the local regulatory agency to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with local regulatory 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 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 local agency’s equipment authorization for this radio could violate local government regulatory rules.

Note:

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

Licensing Information

Your Motorola radio has 22 operating channels. The FRS channels operate within the range of free use frequencies and do not require authorization from your local regulatory body.

The GMRS channels may require authorization from your local regulatory body.

sing the mini-USB Charging Connector

he mini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to

onveniently charge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative to charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk s

tand using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used while traveling.

vailable mini-USB charging options: (Optional Accessories)

. Wall travel charger

2. Vehicle charger 3

. Mini-USB computer cable I

f using a computer, the computer must be turned on.

his and other accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at w

ww.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout or shop.giantintl.com. 1

. Plug your mini-USB cable or charger into a power source as is

appropriate for your accessory.

. Plug the cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your radio.

. An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.

4. The LED indicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the

attery is charging.

Notes

•

The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged.

•

When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature a

cclimates (usually about 20 minutes).

• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within

6 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.

• If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will be

xtended.

•

Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able to t

ransmit a message if the battery is completely empty . Allow time for the battery to charge to 1 bar before a

ttempting to transmit a message.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.

2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 3

. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.

To Remove

. 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.

Turning your Radio On and Off

Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.

1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature icons available on the radio.

2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features that are enabled.

Setting the Volume

Press and hold for three seconds while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level.

1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.

2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

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.

Talk Range

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 to Talk Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds.

isplay Screen Guide

Continued on back

MH230

Control Buttons

Getting Started

nstalling the Batteries

Each radio uses 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AAA a

lkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.

nstalling NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

. Turn the radio off.

. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch

up and remove the cover.

. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag. (Do not

disassemble or unwrap the battery pack.)

4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.

5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

nstalling the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries

1. Turn the radio off.

2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up and remove the cover.

3. Insert the three AAA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside.

4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Radio Battery Meter

The radio battery icon shows the radio battery charge level, from full to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing (Low Battery Alert).

Removing the NiMH Battery Pack

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. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to the battery.

4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Removing the Three AAA Batteries

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. Gently remove each battery by easing each battery out individually.

4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Notes

• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AAA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.

• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.

Using the Battery Charger

The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.

1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.

2. Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack 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.

5. When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the charger base will glow continuously.

wo-Way Radio

User’s Guide

umbers for Ch annel, C

all Tone

umbers f

or Cod es

Ba ttery M eter

- C

hannel Power

ndicat or (see

Menu O ptions)

Lo ck

Talk Conf irmation Tone (Rog er Beep)

Noise Filterin g

n/Off for each

eature

Sc an

Ca ll Tone,

Keypad Tone

Weather Alert

Hands- Free Use W

ithout

Access ories

Ha nds-Fre e Use

ith Ac cessorie s

Push to Talk

Call Tone

Speake r

M enu/Lock

Accessor y Jack

S can/Monitor

Scroll/We ather

Micropho ne

Volume

Mini-U SB Chargi ng Port

hannelFrequencyDescriptionChannelFrequencyDescription

1 4

62.5625 MHzGMRS12467.6625 MHzFRS

2 4

62.5875 MHzGMRS13467.6875 MHzFRS

3 4

62.6125 MHzGMRS14467.7125 MHzFRS

4 462.6375 MHz GMRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS

5 4

62.6625 MHzGMRS16462.5750 MHzGMRS

6 462.6875 MHz GMRS 17 462.6000 MHz GMRS

7 462.7125 MHz GMRS 18 462.6250 MHz GMRS

8 4

67.5625 MHzFRS19462.6500 MHzGMRS

9 4

67.5875 MHzFRS20462.6750 MHzGMRS

10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS

114

67.6375 MHzFRS22462.7250 MHzGMRS

hannels and Frequencies

Uruguay

Use of GMRS frequencies is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Regulatory Unit Communications Services (URSEC). URSEC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a permit before operating their equipment. The authorization shall depend on the channel availability at the time the authorization is requested. To obtain a permit from URSEC, consult your local URSEC office for more information: www.ursec.gub.uy.

Panama

The Republic of Panama does not require authorization to use FRS/GMRS radio equipment frequencies.

USA

Use of GMRS frequencies 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 visit the FCC’s Web site at wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605 and 159, which include all the 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:

Canada

No license is required in Canada for GMRS use.

For a fax:

Contact the

Fax-0n-Demand

system

For mail service:

Call the FCC

Forms Hotline

If you have questions about the FCC License:

Call the FCC

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

(3676)

1-888-CALL-FCC

(225-5322)

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ote: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to

he last chosen sensitivity level.

oise Filtering

oise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. T

his feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other

adios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic,

uch as amusement parks or ski resorts.

ote:

oise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.

o turn

oise filtering on or off:

. Press until displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.

. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off.

. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.

o transmit to a radio that has

oise filtering turned on:

. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as

the other radio.

. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass

through the

noise filter on the receiving radio.

. Press and speak normally.

ote: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be

heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after t

he last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected

hannel and code will pass through the Q

oise filter.

eypad Tones

You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the k

ey tone each time a button is pushed.

. 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.

ote: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:

•

Transmit timeout alert tone

• Call tone

•

Low battery alert tone or

• The transmitted talk confirmation tone

ransmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone

You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish t

ransmitting. 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 quit menu mode.

Special Features

Keypad Lock

To 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 volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor

channels. All other functions are locked. To unlock the radio, press and hold until is no longer displayed.

Scanning Channels

Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.

There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning (basic and advanced) to make your search more effective. The basic scan mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as you have set them (or with the default code value of 1). The “Advanced Scan” mode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any code in use, and use that code value temporarily for that channel.

Priority is given to the “home channel,” that is, the channel (and Interference Eliminator Code) your radio is set to when you start the scan. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more often than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.

To start Scanning:

1. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the

display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel

and code combinations.

2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel

and code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the

transmission.

3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within

five seconds after the end of the transmission.

4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five

seconds after the end of any received activity.

5. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.

o start Advanced Scanning:

. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to “zero” or OFF.

2. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the display, a

nd the radio will begin to scroll through the channels. No

nterference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.

. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or NO

code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any I

nterference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party

ill be detected and displayed.

. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within

ive seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will

ransmit using the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.

5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five s

econds after the end of any received activity.

6. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.

canning Notes:

1. If you press while the radio is scrolling through inactive c

hannels, the transmission will be on the “home channel”. Scanning will resume five seconds after the end of your t

ransmission. You may press the key to stop scanning a

t any time.

. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may

immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing or .

. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission,

you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by p

ressing and holding or for three seconds. You may r

emove more than one channel in this way.

. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio

off and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning mode by p

ressing .

5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list. 6

. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for

one transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set t

hat detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected code.

Weather Receiver

OAA/EC broadcast is only available in USA and Canada

our radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National

ceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio

and Environment Canada Weatheradio. You can listen to a weather channel (see “Weather Channels and

Frequencies” table below) or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.

Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24 hours a day.

Note: NOAA 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.weather.gov/nwr in the US or www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio in Canada to view the appropriate transmitter for your area.

The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by NOAA’s National Weather Service, nor does the use of the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by Environment Canada.

Turning 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.

Setting the Weather Channel

Your radio receives weather frequencies:

1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel flashes.

2. Press or to select the appropriate channel with good reception in your area.

3. Press to save the weather channel setting.

Setting the Weather Alert

Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information.

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 alert setting.

4. Press to return to two-way mode.

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. Weather Alert will not function while actively transmitting or receiving in two-way mode.

Products Covered

roducts and Accessoriesas

defined above, unless otherwise p

rovided for below.

. Consumer Two-Way Radio

Accessories.

2. Products and Accessories t

hat are Repaired or

eplaced.

Length of Coverage

One (1) year from the date of

purchase by the first consumer p

urchaser of the product unless

otherwise provided for below.

. Ninety (90) days from the

date of purchase by the first c

onsumer purchaser of the

product.

2. The balance of the original w

arranty or for ninety (90)

days from the date returned

o the consumer, whichever

is longer.

Exclusions

ormal Wear and Tear.

eriodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded f

rom coverage.

Batteries.

Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below

0% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by

this limited warranty.

buse & Misuse.

efects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the p

roduct resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,

xtreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola Solutions, Inc. or Giant International Ltd., are excluded from coverage.

Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories.

Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.

Unauthorized Service or Modification.

Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola Solutions, Inc., Giant International Ltd. or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage.

Altered Products.

Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.

Communication Services.

Defects, damages, or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage.

Warranty

onsumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in

ruguay, Panama, USA or Canada.

What Does this Warranty Cover?

ubject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International

td. warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios that

perate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service

hat it manufactures (“Products”), the Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures (

“Accessories”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) o

utlined below. This limited warranty is a consumer’s exclusive

emedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products and Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd., and p

urchased by consumers in Uruguay, the United States or Canada,

which are accompanied by this written warranty:

ho is covered?

his warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is

ot transferable.

hat will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?

GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair, r

eplace or refund the purchase price of any Products or A

ccessories that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or n

ew Products, Accessories or parts.

How to Obtain Warranty Service or Information?

Please return product to the retailer, otherwise to obtain service or information, please call:

Uruguay Two-Way Radios Panama Two-Way Radios

00-04-01-78-70-11 507-340-0293

USA/Canada Two-Way Radios

1-800-638-5119

giantintl@callcenter.coms

hat Other Limitations Are There?

NY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS F

OR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE

URATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, R

EPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS L

IMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W

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MH230

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WX11

62.550 MHzWX7162.525 MHz

WX2 162.400 MHz WX8 161.650 MHz

WX31

62.475 MHzWX9161.775 MHz

WX4 162.425 MHz WX10 161.750 MHz

WX51

62.450 MHzWX11162.000 MHz

WX61

62.500 MHz

enu Options

electing the Channel

our radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency the radio

ses to transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are GMRS. (See the “Channels and Frequencies” under "

Licensing Information" for details.) 1

. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5 watt

hannel, displays. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel,

isplays. The current channel flashes.

. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel. 3

. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up.

electing the Interference Eliminator Code

nterference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by b

locking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog c

odes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are a

dditional digital codes added for superior interference protection. 0

is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled.

To set the code for a channel:

. 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. Y

ou can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. A

n extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code y

ou want.

ote: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio

that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios t

hat do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for “no tone, no code” and OFF will flash on your radio’s display.

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

our radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your g

roup so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from which to choose.

To set a call tone:

. With the radio on, press three times until the current

all tone setting (0 - 10) flashes and appears.

. Press or to change and hear the call tone.

3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up. To 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.

Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )

You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.

1. 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.

Hands-Free Use With Accessories ( )

You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak.

Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout or shop.giantintl.com.

1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the

accessory port.

2. Turn 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.

Setting the Sensitivity Level When in or 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. Press until VOX/iVOX and the level setting (1-3) appear on

the display.

2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.

3. Press to set or to continue set up.

3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments

eather Channels and Frequencies

For Accessories, please call the telephone number designated

above for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or

Accessories 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.

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