Motorola TalkAbout T9500, TalkAbout T9550, TalkAbout T9650 User Manual

T9500 / T9550 /T9650

Safety and General Information

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KEM-PK14190-70

Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation

Read This Information Before Using YourRadio.

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

Transmitand Receive Procedure

Yourtwo-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.
Transmitting50% 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

YourMotorola 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 “Regulation of
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields
in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz” and
“Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002”.

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Each radio uses 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline
batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.

Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

1. Turnthe radio off.

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

3. 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. (The ribbon
should be underneath the battery pack and should wrap around the
right side of the pack for easy removal.)

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

Installing the Three AA 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 AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as
shown inside the battery compartment. (The ribbon should be
underneath the AA alkaline batteries and should wrap around the
right side of the batteries.)

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

Radio Battery Meter

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

Removing the NiMH Battery Pack

1. Turnthe 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. Pullthe ribbon towards you. Carefully and slowly, lift the ribbon to
remove the NiMH battery pack.

4. Repositionthe battery cover and press down to secure.

Talking and Listening

Tocommunicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel
and Interference Eliminator Code.

1. Totalk, press and hold .

2. Whenyou 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.

TalkRange

Yourradio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission
range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.

Power Boost

Toboost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of the

button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can
conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the lower part of the
button to use less power.
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If you are on an FRS only channel (see channels and frequencies
chart) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the
is pressed.

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.

Removing the Three AA Batteries

1

. Turn the radio off.

2

.

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ith the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to

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elease the battery cover and remove the cover.

3. Pull the ribbon towards you. Carefully and slowly, lift the ribbon to

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emove the AA alkaline batteries.

4

. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

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otes

•

Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use

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harp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.

•

Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods
o

f time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent

damage to your radio.

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sing the Battery Charger

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he battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH

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atteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or

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orkbench. 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
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harged 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.

Using the Car Charger (Optional accessory)

1

. Plug DC cord into car’s 13.8V DC outlet or cigarette lighter socket.

2. Snap charger to rear of radio over charging contacts. Charger fits in

one direction only.

3

. An empty battery is fully charged in 14 hours.

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otes

• The red light will glow continuously to indicate the radio is correctly

connected and charging. The light will remain red after the battery
pack is fully charged.

•

When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the

battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20
minutes).

• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within 16

h

ours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.

• Turn radio off while charging.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

1

. 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

1. 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.

Menu Options

S

electing the Channel

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our radio has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS low power only and

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ll other channels are GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table
on overleaf for details.)
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hen you press the bottom portion of the all channels are low

p

ower . If you press the top portion of the to boost the
p

ower GMRS channels will be high power .
Note: When on FRS only channel top or bottom press of will only
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e lower power .
1

. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes.
2

. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.

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

Selecting The Interference Eliminator Code

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nterference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking

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ransmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference
Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that
appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital
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odes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position, no

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nalog or digital codes are enabled.

To set the code for a channel:

1. 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. An
extended press of or allows you to scroll through the
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nterference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.

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

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ses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that 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

Y

our radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group
so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from
which to choose.
T

o set a call tone:
1

. With the radio on, press three times until the current call tone
setting (0 - 10) flashes and appears.

2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.

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

o transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and
Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .

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ote: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.

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ands-Free Use Without Accessories (iVOX)

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 iVOX 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 (VOX)

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.motorola.com 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 VOX or iVOX 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

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

last chosen sensitivity level.

For More Information

For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
and Canada), or e-mail us at [e-mail] or visit us on the
Internet at www.motorola.com.

Use to:

• Turn radio on/off

• Increase or decrease volume

LED Indicator

Use Push to Talk

to:

• Talk

• Save a setting

• Boost the
radio’s power

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se to:

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Transmit call tone

Speaker

To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to
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adio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth

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n the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.

P

ortable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

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ntenna Care

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se only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.

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nauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the

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adio and may violate FCC regulations.

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

antenna affects its effective range.

Body-Worn Operation

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o maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure

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uidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always

p

lace the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip holder, holster,

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ase 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,

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nsure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your
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ody when transmitting.

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ata Operation

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f applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an
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ccessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one inch

(2.5 cm) from the body.

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pproved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at
www.motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

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ote: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic

interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn
o

ff your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
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ospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is

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ensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard 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 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.

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T9500 / T9550 / T9650

Two-Way Radio

User’s Guide

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P

otentially Explosive Atmospheres

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urn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive

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tmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used

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n 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.

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ote: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to

a

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

c

hemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains

c

hemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any

o

ther area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not
always—posted.

B

lasting Caps and Areas

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o avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your

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adio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in

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reas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

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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
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urns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—
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ouch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an

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lectrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in
h

andling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a
pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

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

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

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low, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will

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ot fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

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lectrician. 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

. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet

b

efore 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 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada).

FCC Licensing Information

Your Motorola radio operate s 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 Form 605 and 159,
which includes all of the forms and 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:

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o

Use to:

• Select Menu options

•

Exit the Menu (when
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ressed while in last

Menu)

• Lock and unlock the
keypad (when held
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own and not in a

Menu)

Accessory Jack

Microphone

Use Monitor to:

• Monitor the selected
is on other channels

•

Scan to see if anyone
channel for activity

Use and to:

• Scroll through menus

• Turn weather on/off

Display Screen Guide

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umbers for

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hannel, Call Tone

Numbers for
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odes

- On/Off for each feature

- Vibrate

- Scan

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Call Tone, Keypad Tone

- Weather Alert

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Hands-Free Use
Without Accessories

- Hands-Free Use
With Accessories

QT

iVOX

VOX

ON
OFF

- Battery Meter

-

Channel Power Indicator

- Lock

- Talk Confirmation Tone
(Roger Beep)

- Noise Filtering

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)

You may also visit the FCC’s Web site at www.fcc.gov.

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 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.

T9500 / T9550 / T9650

VibraCall

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Alert

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ibraCall

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s a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving

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message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the

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adio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message on the
channel and code you set.
1

. To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed. The

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urrent setting will flash.

2

. Press or to change the setting to On/Off.

3. Press to set or to continue set up.

QT Noise Filtering

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he QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted
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ommunication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This
feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is
useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement
p

arks or ski resorts.

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ote: QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.

T

o turn QT noise filtering on or off:

1. Press until QT displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2

. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3

. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.
To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:

1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the

other radio.

2

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

t

he QT noise filter on the receiving radio.

3. Press and speak normally.

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

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n the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the last
t

ransmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel and
code will pass through the QT noise filter.

Keypad Tones

Y

ou may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key
tone each time a button is pushed.

1. 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.

Note: 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.

Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone

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

K

eypad Lock

T

o 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
o

ther functions are locked.

T

o unlock the radio, press and hold until is no longer displayed.

S

canning Channels

U

se scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown
parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed
c

hannels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.
T

here is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning (basic and advanced)
t

o 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”
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ode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any code in
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se, 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 was set to when you started the
s

can. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more
o

ften than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond quickly to
any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.

T

o start Scanning:

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

a

nd the radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code

c

ombinations.

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

s

econds 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.

To start Advanced Scanning:

1

. 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

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nterference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.

3

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

i

t stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any Interference
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liminator Code that may be in use by that party will be detected and

d

isplayed.

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

seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will transmit using
the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.

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

after the end of any received activity.

6. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.

Scanning Notes:

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

channels, the transmission will be on the “home channel”. Scanning
will resume five seconds after the end of your transmission. You
may press the key to stop scanning at any time.

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

resume the scan by briefly pressing or .

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

temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and
holding or for three seconds. You may remove more than
one channel in this way.

4. 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
pressing .

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

Faceplate Removal (relevant only for models that this applies to)

The faceplates snap on. They are not screwed on.
To remove the faceplate, lift at the indentation located at the center of
the bottom section of the faceplate. Do not use a screwdriver.

Weather Receiver

Weather Channels and Frequencies

Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description

1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS

2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875 MHz FRS

3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125 MHz FRS

4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS

5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750 MHz GMRS

6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000 MHz GMRS

7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250 MHz GMRS

8 467.5625 MHz FRS 19 462.6500 MHz GMRS

9 467.5875 MHz FRS 20 462.6750 MHz GMRS

10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS

11 467.6375 MHz FRS 22 462.7250 MHz GMRS

Channels and Frequencies

Weather
Channel

Frequency Weather

Channel

Frequency

WX1 162.550 MHz WX7 162.525 MHz

WX2 162.400 MHz WX8 161.650 MHz

WX3 162.475 MHz WX9 161.775 MHz

WX4 162.425 MHz WX10 161.750 MHz

WX5 162.450 MHz WX11 162.000 MHz

WX6 162.500 MHz

Products Covered

P

roducts and Accessoriesas

d

efined above, unless otherwise

p

rovided for below.

1

. Decorative Accessories and

Cases. Decorative covers

a

nd cases.

2

. Monaural Headsets.

E

ar
buds and boom headsets that
t

ransmit mono sound through

a wired connection.

3

. Consumer Two-Way Radio

Accessories.

4

. Products and Accessories

that are Repaired or
R

eplaced.

Length of Coverage

O

ne (1) year from the date of

p

urchase by the first consumer

p

urchaser of the product unless

otherwise provided for below.

1

. Limited lifetime warranty for

the lifetime of ownership by
t

he first consumer purchaser

of the product.

2

. Limited lifetime warranty for

the lifetime of ownership by
t

he first consumer purchaser

of the product.

3

. Ninety (90) days from the

date of purchase by the first
c

onsumer purchaser of the

product.

4

. The balance of the original

warranty or for ninety (90)
d

ays from the date returned

t

o the consumer, whichever

is longer.

Exclusions

N

ormal Wear and Tear.

P

eriodic maintenance, repair and

r

eplacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded

f

rom coverage.

B

atteries.

O

nly batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below

8

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

this limited warranty.

Abuse & Misuse.

Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper

o

peration, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as

p

hysical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the
product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,
e

xtreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme
heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial
p

urposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage
o

r conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or
Giant International Ltd., are excluded from coverage.

Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories.

Defects

o

r damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or
c

ertified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral
equipment are excluded from coverage.

U

nauthorized Service or Modification.

D

efects or damages
resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,
m

aintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone
other than Motorola, Giant International Ltd. or its authorized
s

ervice centers, are excluded from coverage.

Altered Products.

Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers

o

r date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b)
broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched
b

oard serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola
branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.

C

ommunication Services.

D

efects, 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

C

onsumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in

t

he United States or Canada.

What Does this Warranty Cover?

S

ubject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International

L

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

o

perate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service

t

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
w

orkmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s)

o

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

r

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

urchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are
a

ccompanied by this written warranty:

Who is covered?

This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is
not transferable.

What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?

GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,
replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or
Accessories that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or
new Products, Accessories or parts.

How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?

To obtain service or information, please call:

USA Two-Way Radios Canada Two-Way Radios

1-800-638-5119 1-800-638-5119

[e-mail] [e-mail]

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.

What Other Limitations Are There?

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES
IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE
OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR
ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE
DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on
the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state or from one jurisdiction to another.

Patent and Copyright Information

Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official
licensee for this product. Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and other
Motorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc.
and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and the
Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. ©Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.

Please contact customer service at 1-800-638-5119 or e-mail us at
[e-mail] for questions/comments, warranty, support
or service related to this product.

Menu Options (continued)

Y

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

O

ceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and
Environment Canada Weatheradio.
Y

ou can listen to a weather channel (see “Weather Channels and
F

requencies” table below) or set your radio to alert you to emergency
w

eather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to
a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two­w

ay communications.
B

oth NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located

t

hroughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These
transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24
hours a day.

N

ote: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas

a

nd 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
t

ransmitter for your area.

T

he 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
b

y 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.

S

etting the Weather Channel

Y

our 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

r

eception in your area.

3

. Press to save the weather channel setting.

4. Press to return to two-way mode.

S

etting 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
w

eather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency

i

nformation.

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
h

ow 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.