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... the AA Batteries 13 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 13 Battery Meter 14 Attaching the Belt Clip 15 Removing the Belt Clip 15 Turning Your Radio On and Off 15 Setting the Volume 15 Setting a Channel 16 Channels and Frequencies 16 Talking and Listening 17 Talk Range 17 Checking the Channel...
... the AA Batteries 13 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 13 Battery Meter 14 Attaching the Belt Clip 15 Removing the Belt Clip 15 Turning Your Radio On and Off 15 Setting the Volume 15 Setting a Channel 16 Channels and Frequencies 16 Talking and Listening 17 Talk Range 17 Checking the Channel...
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... press the Push to Talk (PTT) button. • To receive calls, release the PTT button. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to December 1, 2002. Transmitting 50% of Federal Regulations... procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of measuring standards compliance). Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient ...
... press the Push to Talk (PTT) button. • To receive calls, release the PTT button. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to December 1, 2002. Transmitting 50% of Federal Regulations... procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of measuring standards compliance). Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient ...
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...the antenna affects the effective range. 3 Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Limits of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. ...; 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 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian...
...the antenna affects the effective range. 3 Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Limits of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. ...; 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 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian...
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... body. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in the normal use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, and are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the... Use of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com. Two-way Radio Operation Safety and General Information When using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are not using the radio held in a ...
... body. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in the normal use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, and are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the... Use of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com. Two-way Radio Operation Safety and General Information When using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are not using the radio held in a ...
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...the breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the radio OFF immediately if you to external RF energy. Medical Devices - These recommendations are consistent with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the... radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is taking place. 5 Food and Drug Administration. Safety and General Information Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference ...
...the breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the radio OFF immediately if you to external RF energy. Medical Devices - These recommendations are consistent with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the... radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is taking place. 5 Food and Drug Administration. Safety and General Information Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference ...
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... device, consult the manufacturer of such interference, you may interfere with great force. If a portable radio is adequately shielded from RF energy. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may want to consult your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to assist you drive. In ...to determine if it is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in obtaining this information. Operational Warnings For Vehicles with ...
... device, consult the manufacturer of such interference, you may interfere with great force. If a portable radio is adequately shielded from RF energy. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may want to consult your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to assist you drive. In ...to determine if it is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in obtaining this information. Operational Warnings For Vehicles with ...
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...Intrinsically Safe." Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Sparks in such areas as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you are often but not always posted. Operational ... fire resulting in such areas. Obey all signs and instructions. Safety and General Information Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to turn off your radio when you would normally be advised to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is...
...Intrinsically Safe." Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Sparks in such areas as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you are often but not always posted. Operational ... fire resulting in such areas. Obey all signs and instructions. Safety and General Information Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to turn off your radio when you would normally be advised to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is...
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...800-418-3676 1-888-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may be distributed is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all ..., please request Form 605 and 159, which includes all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to have the document faxed or mailed, ...
...800-418-3676 1-888-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may be distributed is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all ..., please request Form 605 and 159, which includes all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to have the document faxed or mailed, ...
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Model T5000 Control Buttons - Model T5000 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Use to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use to: • Scan Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone 11 Control Buttons -
Model T5000 Control Buttons - Model T5000 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Use to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use to: • Scan Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone 11 Control Buttons -
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Control Buttons - Model T5500 and T5550 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Removeable front cover Speaker 12 Use to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use to: • Scan Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Model T5500 and T5550 Control Buttons -
Control Buttons - Model T5500 and T5550 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Removeable front cover Speaker 12 Use to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use to: • Scan Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Model T5500 and T5550 Control Buttons -
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Remove the battery pack from the radio to secure. 13 Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to connect with the contacts on the ... on the side of the battery compartment. 3. Getting Started Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. Note: The T5000,T5500 and T5550 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover...
Remove the battery pack from the radio to secure. 13 Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to connect with the contacts on the ... on the side of the battery compartment. 3. Getting Started Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. Note: The T5000,T5500 and T5550 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover...
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.... ing outward from the radio to secure. 5. With a radio facing forward, slide it for NiCd batteries and can be placed on the desk stand. 6. Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to protect the rechargeable battery. Remove the battery pocket... inserts from the clear plastic bag. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before storing your radio. Note: Remove the batteries before using it into a standard wall...
.... ing outward from the radio to secure. 5. With a radio facing forward, slide it for NiCd batteries and can be placed on the desk stand. 6. Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to protect the rechargeable battery. Remove the battery pocket... inserts from the clear plastic bag. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before storing your radio. Note: Remove the batteries before using it into a standard wall...
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... the Belt Clip Getting Started 1. Setting the Volume Rotate while holding down on your radio. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. 15 The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on the release tab at the...into place. Do not store the radio in the back of the radio. Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn clockwise to turn the radio off. Notes • The light on and counterclockwise to turn the radio on the charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. • ...
... the Belt Clip Getting Started 1. Setting the Volume Rotate while holding down on your radio. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. 15 The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on the release tab at the...into place. Do not store the radio in the back of the radio. Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn clockwise to turn the radio off. Notes • The light on and counterclockwise to turn the radio on the charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. • ...
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... Your radio has 22 channels. The current channel flashes. 2. Getting Started 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...
... Your radio has 22 channels. The current channel flashes. 2. Getting Started 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...
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...shared on it. To check for activity on a channel before you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Talk Range Your radio is clear to listen). For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on a "take... turns" basis. When you talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To talk, press and hold or . Talking and Listening Talking and Listening To communicate, all...
...shared on it. To check for activity on a channel before you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Talk Range Your radio is clear to listen). For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on a "take... turns" basis. When you talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To talk, press and hold or . Talking and Listening Talking and Listening To communicate, all...
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...using this procedure. Press until the code starts to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you with other functions are locked. You can turn the radio on an FRS radio that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Press to flash. 2. Note:... You must set a different code for a channel: 1. Push to select the code. 3. All other FRS radios that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. Locking the Keypad...
...using this procedure. Press until the code starts to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you with other functions are locked. You can turn the radio on an FRS radio that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Press to flash. 2. Note:... You must set a different code for a channel: 1. Push to select the code. 3. All other FRS radios that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. Locking the Keypad...
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... then back on the channel. This temporarily removes the channel from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature) To remove a channel so the radio does not stop on it stops scanning and you do not want to listen to, briefly press and release or to resume scanning for ... using codes and ignores channels using code . Note: You cannot remove the channel your radio was set to when you started the scan (called your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to while scanning, the radio checks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on . Scanning Channels Use...
... then back on the channel. This temporarily removes the channel from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature) To remove a channel so the radio does not stop on it stops scanning and you do not want to listen to, briefly press and release or to resume scanning for ... using codes and ignores channels using code . Note: You cannot remove the channel your radio was set to when you started the scan (called your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to while scanning, the radio checks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on . Scanning Channels Use...
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... and hear the call tones. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can alert them that you can transmit different call tones to other radios set a call tone setting flashes and displays. 2. To transmit your call tone to other radios in your radio, press . The current call tone: 1. Alerts Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When... 5 call tone. 3. Press or to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your group so you want to disables the call tone. With the radio on, press 3 times.
... and hear the call tones. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can alert them that you can transmit different call tones to other radios set a call tone setting flashes and displays. 2. To transmit your call tone to other radios in your radio, press . The current call tone: 1. Alerts Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When... 5 call tone. 3. Press or to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your group so you want to disables the call tone. With the radio on, press 3 times.
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QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other radios. This feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other Motorola radios that have this feature. Press until - Press or until displays to turn noise filtering on, or until displays. 2. It is useful in places where there ...
QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other radios. This feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other Motorola radios that have this feature. Press until - Press or until displays to turn noise filtering on, or until displays. 2. It is useful in places where there ...
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This allows your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. 3. Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your voice to pass through the QT noise filter. 22 Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio. 2. Press to send a call tone. Alerts To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on the selected channel and code will pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio. Press and speak normally. For a 30-second period, starting after the last transmission, all transmissions received on : 1.
This allows your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. 3. Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your voice to pass through the QT noise filter. 22 Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio. 2. Press to send a call tone. Alerts To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on the selected channel and code will pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio. Press and speak normally. For a 30-second period, starting after the last transmission, all transmissions received on : 1.