Motorola Talkabout T4300 User Manual
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Introduction
Motorola Talkabout T4300 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS)
designated frequencies. This license-free, two-way radio service was established
specifically for family and group recreational use. Use of this radio outside the
country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations
and may be prohibited. Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to
properly operate radio before use.
For a copy of a large-print version of this guide, or for product-
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Contents
Safety and General Information . . . . 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning On/Off Your Radio . . . . . . . . 9
Radio Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Call Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Roger Beep
Talk Confirmation Tone . . . . . . . .14
Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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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
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• 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
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1998
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to
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DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than
needed.
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.
Body-worn Operation
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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
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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.
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• 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.
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