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Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout T5100 and T5200 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies.This license-free, short range, two-way radio service was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited. Power/Volume...(mon) Push-To-Talk Button (PTT) Microphone Battery Cover Latch (radio back) 2 Front Cover Latch (radio bottom) Interference Eliminator Code* "Roger" Beep Icon Scroll Buttons Menu/Lock Button *T5200 Only Use of this radio outside the country where it was established specifically for family and group ...
Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout T5100 and T5200 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies.This license-free, short range, two-way radio service was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited. Power/Volume...(mon) Push-To-Talk Button (PTT) Microphone Battery Cover Latch (radio back) 2 Front Cover Latch (radio bottom) Interference Eliminator Code* "Roger" Beep Icon Scroll Buttons Menu/Lock Button *T5200 Only Use of this radio outside the country where it was established specifically for family and group ...
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Lift cover off. Insert 3 AA batteries as shown. Battery Cover Latch Figure 1 Radio Etiquette: Your radio has multiple channels shared on the channels. Try changing the channel to avoid channel congestion or use the Monitor button to ...Monitor button the channel is clear for channel activity. your conversations will not be talking on a "take turns" basis. Batteries T5100 and T5200 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline batteries providing approximately 30 hours of standby time. This means other groups may hear others talking. To Install: 1. For uninterrupted communications,...
Lift cover off. Insert 3 AA batteries as shown. Battery Cover Latch Figure 1 Radio Etiquette: Your radio has multiple channels shared on the channels. Try changing the channel to avoid channel congestion or use the Monitor button to ...Monitor button the channel is clear for channel activity. your conversations will not be talking on a "take turns" basis. Batteries T5100 and T5200 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline batteries providing approximately 30 hours of standby time. This means other groups may hear others talking. To Install: 1. For uninterrupted communications,...
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...the cover. To Remove: 1. Fig. 4. 2. Press down to snap cover into place. Front Cover The T5100 and T5200 radios have a removable front cover that allows you to customize your radio to release catch. 2. Align belt clip post with a swivel belt clip. Fig. 3. Push release tab on the...lifestyle. Pull the bottom of belt clip down on top of the removable cover away from the radio back. Belt Clip Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios come with hole in the radio back. 2. Pull belt clip from the radio. To Attach: 1. Gently push until it clicks into place. 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 To ...
...the cover. To Remove: 1. Fig. 4. 2. Press down to snap cover into place. Front Cover The T5100 and T5200 radios have a removable front cover that allows you to customize your radio to release catch. 2. Align belt clip post with a swivel belt clip. Fig. 3. Push release tab on the...lifestyle. Pull the bottom of belt clip down on top of the removable cover away from the radio back. Belt Clip Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios come with hole in the radio back. 2. Pull belt clip from the radio. To Attach: 1. Gently push until it clicks into place. 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 To ...
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... Busy Indicator where the LED will show current channel and code (T5200 only). Rotate Power/Volume knob clockwise until you can adjust the volume. To turn radio off or set to the same channel. It is in your radio. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have Interference Eliminator Codes, which may have 14 channels. Rotate knob...
... Busy Indicator where the LED will show current channel and code (T5200 only). Rotate Power/Volume knob clockwise until you can adjust the volume. To turn radio off or set to the same channel. It is in your radio. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have Interference Eliminator Codes, which may have 14 channels. Rotate knob...
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...can be sure your display when it's turned off the menu lock by pressing the Menu button for three seconds again. Set The Code: (T5200 only) 1. Current code will begin to change channel while flashing. 3. Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life ...by pressing the Menu button for three seconds. Note: Radio automatically saves channel (and code for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for T5200) after 5 seconds. 6 Figure 5 Use Scroll buttons to ...
...can be sure your display when it's turned off the menu lock by pressing the Menu button for three seconds again. Set The Code: (T5200 only) 1. Current code will begin to change channel while flashing. 3. Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life ...by pressing the Menu button for three seconds. Note: Radio automatically saves channel (and code for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for T5200) after 5 seconds. 6 Figure 5 Use Scroll buttons to ...
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... your Call Tone. Press and hold radio 2 to flash.Fig. 6. 2. To receive messages, release Push-To-Talk button. 7 Press Call button and users on your channel will not appear on , press Menu button three times. T5100 has a single Call Tone, while the T5200 has 5 Call Tones. To disable the... "Roger" Beep feature, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding Scroll + button as you start talking. It's like saying "...
... your Call Tone. Press and hold radio 2 to flash.Fig. 6. 2. To receive messages, release Push-To-Talk button. 7 Press Call button and users on your channel will not appear on , press Menu button three times. T5100 has a single Call Tone, while the T5200 has 5 Call Tones. To disable the... "Roger" Beep feature, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding Scroll + button as you start talking. It's like saying "...
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... immediately to the brochure we've included with rechargeable batteries. Turn radio on and lower volume before storing your radio. As power is divided into three bars. Fig. 7. Note: To ensure proper functioning of purchase or call Motorola at: 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800...-739-7834 (TTY) To Use Audio Accessories: 1. Press Monitor button while rotating Volume knob to adjust volume to your radio for T5100 and T5200 radios. To transmit, press Push-To-Talk on radio or accessory and...
... immediately to the brochure we've included with rechargeable batteries. Turn radio on and lower volume before storing your radio. As power is divided into three bars. Fig. 7. Note: To ensure proper functioning of purchase or call Motorola at: 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800...-739-7834 (TTY) To Use Audio Accessories: 1. Press Monitor button while rotating Volume knob to adjust volume to your radio for T5100 and T5200 radios. To transmit, press Push-To-Talk on radio or accessory and...
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...Range Range is decreased when buildings and trees are in flat, open areas, is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Dry battery compartment with a soft cloth to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. Do ...limit range. 9 Minimal Range Dense foliage and mountains can harm the radio body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. If radio gets wet, turn it off battery compartment overnight or until completely dry. Talk Range Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios have been designed to minimize potential water damage. It is up ...
...Range Range is decreased when buildings and trees are in flat, open areas, is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Dry battery compartment with a soft cloth to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. Do ...limit range. 9 Minimal Range Dense foliage and mountains can harm the radio body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. If radio gets wet, turn it off battery compartment overnight or until completely dry. Talk Range Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios have been designed to minimize potential water damage. It is up ...
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....1-1999 Edition • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of 450 MHz to 470 MHz. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy. That radio operates in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which...
....1-1999 Edition • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of 450 MHz to 470 MHz. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy. That radio operates in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which...
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... the antenna is "IN USE". Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories refer to the two-way radio section of non-Motorola approved accessories may violate FCC regulations. DO NOT hold the radio in the above standards, always adhere to 7.5 cm) away from your ...body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. Holding the antenna affects the...
... the antenna is "IN USE". Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories refer to the two-way radio section of non-Motorola approved accessories may violate FCC regulations. DO NOT hold the radio in the above standards, always adhere to 7.5 cm) away from your ...body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. Holding the antenna affects the...
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... research by, and recommendations of such interference, you have any reason to suspect that interference is susceptible to do so, turn the radio OFF immediately if you may be in obtaining this information. In the event of , Wireless Technology Research. Your physician may want to consult... your radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • turn off your hearing...
... research by, and recommendations of such interference, you have any reason to suspect that interference is susceptible to do so, turn the radio OFF immediately if you may be in obtaining this information. In the event of , Wireless Technology Research. Your physician may want to consult... your radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • turn off your hearing...
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... to entering any other area where you would normally be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of radios in the area where you drive. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions... Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved). Always obey them. Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off two-way radio." Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air ...
... to entering any other area where you would normally be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of radios in the area where you drive. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions... Mutual, CSA, or UL Approved). Always obey them. Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off two-way radio." Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air ...
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Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with your skin, a minor burn can cause property damage and/ or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. Exercise care in handling any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with metal objects. 14 Batteries All batteries can result. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with your skin, a minor burn can cause property damage and/ or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. Exercise care in handling any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with metal objects. 14 Batteries All batteries can result. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
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Reposition or replace batteries. Radios with Interference Eliminator Codes (like T5200), must have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code is not inadvertently being pressed. Troubleshooting Problem No Power Solution Reposition or replace batteries. Reposition ...
Reposition or replace batteries. Radios with Interference Eliminator Codes (like T5200), must have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code is not inadvertently being pressed. Troubleshooting Problem No Power Solution Reposition or replace batteries. Reposition ...
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Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn't work properly, contact your distance. Wearing radio close . Obstacles interfere with transmission. Radios must be in use in buildings and in clear, unobstructed conditions. Troubleshooting Problem Limited Talk Range Solution Steel/concrete structures, heavy...a belt will decrease range, check for clear line of sight to 2 miles in vehicles will decrease range, change location of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY) 16 Shared Channel may be at least 5 feet...
Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn't work properly, contact your distance. Wearing radio close . Obstacles interfere with transmission. Radios must be in use in buildings and in clear, unobstructed conditions. Troubleshooting Problem Limited Talk Range Solution Steel/concrete structures, heavy...a belt will decrease range, check for clear line of sight to 2 miles in vehicles will decrease range, change location of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY) 16 Shared Channel may be at least 5 feet...
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...with this Warranty Covers and for changes to verify any kind. What This Warranty Does Not Cover a. Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty For Two-Way Family Radios I. b. III. Scratches or other damage to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspec- Other Warranty .... Products on which replacements have been provided will at no obligation or liability for How Long The Motorola company listed below ("Motorola") warrants its Two-Way Family Radios (the "Products") against defects in any Products that it did not perform. misuse, accident or...
...with this Warranty Covers and for changes to verify any kind. What This Warranty Does Not Cover a. Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty For Two-Way Family Radios I. b. III. Scratches or other damage to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspec- Other Warranty .... Products on which replacements have been provided will at no obligation or liability for How Long The Motorola company listed below ("Motorola") warrants its Two-Way Family Radios (the "Products") against defects in any Products that it did not perform. misuse, accident or...
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....) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in this radio could violate FCC rules. Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola equipment described in semiconductor memories or other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for the normal nonexclusive, royalty free license to use arising by...
....) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in this radio could violate FCC rules. Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola equipment described in semiconductor memories or other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for the normal nonexclusive, royalty free license to use arising by...
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For Talkabout compatibility information with other Motorola two-way radios, please call 1-800-353-2729. This allows you are using. Interference Eliminator Code Chart Talkabout Code Hz Freq 7/7x Code Talkabout Code Hz Freq 1 67.0 ... 241.8 22 19 127.3 F 38 250.3 7/7x Code G Note: Carrier Squelch (0) disables Interference Eliminator Codes on the channel you to monitor all activity on the T5200.
For Talkabout compatibility information with other Motorola two-way radios, please call 1-800-353-2729. This allows you are using. Interference Eliminator Code Chart Talkabout Code Hz Freq 7/7x Code Talkabout Code Hz Freq 1 67.0 ... 241.8 22 19 127.3 F 38 250.3 7/7x Code G Note: Carrier Squelch (0) disables Interference Eliminator Codes on the channel you to monitor all activity on the T5200.
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..." Beep 7 Sending Messages 7 Battery Meter 8 Low Battery Alert 8 Accessories To Use Audio Accessories 8 Talk Range 9 Care Of Your Radio 9 Safety and General Information Cautions and Warnings 10-14 To Communicate Turn The Radio On 5 Monitor Button 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 15-16 Channel Busy Indicator 5 Adjust The Volume 5 Time-out Timer 6 Menu/Lock Button...
..." Beep 7 Sending Messages 7 Battery Meter 8 Low Battery Alert 8 Accessories To Use Audio Accessories 8 Talk Range 9 Care Of Your Radio 9 Safety and General Information Cautions and Warnings 10-14 To Communicate Turn The Radio On 5 Monitor Button 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 15-16 Channel Busy Indicator 5 Adjust The Volume 5 Time-out Timer 6 Menu/Lock Button...