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...manual may not be deemed to use that arises by impli- Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive royalty free license to grant either directly or by operation of law in the Motorola products described which , if not avoided, may include copyrighted Motorola pro... copyrighted Motorola programs. Accordingly, any ! tion in this man- ual may result in this manual, the following icons are grams stored in semiconductor memories or used to copy or reproduce in the United States and other media. Copyright Information The Motorola products ...
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...Belt Clip 5 Batteries...6 Low Battery Alert 6 To Install/Remove Batteries 6 To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter 7 To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger (Optional 7 Programming Understanding Frequencies and Codes 8 To Change Frequency and Code Settings 8 1 Channel Models 8 2 And 4 Channel Models 9 Frequency Tables...10 Code Tables ...11 Operations Turn The Radio On/Off 12 Adjust The Volume 12 To Send/Receive Messages 12 Time-out Timer 12 Scan (Optional 12 Built-In VOX (Optional 13 Accessories...13 Other Information Troubleshooting 14 Radio Care...15 Spirit Talk Range...
...Belt Clip 5 Batteries...6 Low Battery Alert 6 To Install/Remove Batteries 6 To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter 7 To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger (Optional 7 Programming Understanding Frequencies and Codes 8 To Change Frequency and Code Settings 8 1 Channel Models 8 2 And 4 Channel Models 9 Frequency Tables...10 Code Tables ...11 Operations Turn The Radio On/Off 12 Adjust The Volume 12 To Send/Receive Messages 12 Time-out Timer 12 Scan (Optional 12 Built-In VOX (Optional 13 Accessories...13 Other Information Troubleshooting 14 Radio Care...15 Spirit Talk Range...
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... your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you , call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at : 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) 2 LICENSING FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is made on FCC Form 600 and schedules D, E, and G. The FCC requires that all forms and instructions. Application for all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
... your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you , call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at : 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) 2 LICENSING FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is made on FCC Form 600 and schedules D, E, and G. The FCC requires that all forms and instructions. Application for all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
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With proper care and use . 1. Antenna (UHF shown) 3. Ni-Cad Battery Pack 5. 10 Hour Charger Adapter 6. 10 Hour Desktop Charger (Optional) Literature (Not shown) Owner's Manual Quick Reference Guide Warranty Card 1 2 3 4 5 6 The 10 Hour Desktop Charger is a product of Motorola's 50 years of experience as a world leader in your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication. Radio (1 channel model shown) 2. Belt Clip 4. GETTING STARTED Your New Radio Contents of communications...
With proper care and use . 1. Antenna (UHF shown) 3. Ni-Cad Battery Pack 5. 10 Hour Charger Adapter 6. 10 Hour Desktop Charger (Optional) Literature (Not shown) Owner's Manual Quick Reference Guide Warranty Card 1 2 3 4 5 6 The 10 Hour Desktop Charger is a product of Motorola's 50 years of experience as a world leader in your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication. Radio (1 channel model shown) 2. Belt Clip 4. GETTING STARTED Your New Radio Contents of communications...
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Antenna 2. Battery Cover 6. Accessory Jack Cover 9 1 2 3 11 10 8 7 4 5 6 4 6 Multi-channel models have a Channel Selector Knob on top of the radio. Transmit Light 10. Microphone 5. Battery Cover Latches 7. On-Off/Volume Knob 9. Speaker 8. Accessory Jack 11. Push-To-Talk Button 3. Monitor Button 4. GETTING STARTED Spirit M-Series Radio 1.
Antenna 2. Battery Cover 6. Accessory Jack Cover 9 1 2 3 11 10 8 7 4 5 6 4 6 Multi-channel models have a Channel Selector Knob on top of the radio. Transmit Light 10. Microphone 5. Battery Cover Latches 7. On-Off/Volume Knob 9. Speaker 8. Accessory Jack 11. Push-To-Talk Button 3. Monitor Button 4. GETTING STARTED Spirit M-Series Radio 1.
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... be installed when operating the radio. B 2. Push the belt clip down until hand tight. A FIG. Fig. To remove, pull tab on belt clip away from radio to the mounting rails on the back of the radio. C 4. Slide belt clip up and off. To Attach/Remove Antenna To Attach/Remove Belt Clip To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna clockwise onto the top of the radio. 1. Fig. Operating the radio without an antenna greatly...
... be installed when operating the radio. B 2. Push the belt clip down until hand tight. A FIG. Fig. To remove, pull tab on belt clip away from radio to the mounting rails on the back of the radio. C 4. Slide belt clip up and off. To Attach/Remove Antenna To Attach/Remove Belt Clip To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna clockwise onto the top of the radio. 1. Fig. Operating the radio without an antenna greatly...
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... use (5% sending messages, 5% receiving messages and 90% in standby mode • After release of operation for extended periods. The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will beep: • 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on • Every 10 minutes in standby mode). Low Battery Alert When the battery is recommended that only Motorola batteries and chargers are used with arrows pointing towards the top of your radio with normal use . Fig. D To replace/install battery...
... use (5% sending messages, 5% receiving messages and 90% in standby mode • After release of operation for extended periods. The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will beep: • 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on • Every 10 minutes in standby mode). Low Battery Alert When the battery is recommended that only Motorola batteries and chargers are used with arrows pointing towards the top of your radio with normal use . Fig. D To replace/install battery...
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... radio / battery is charging can also charge the battery by light on , check radio / battery is required to glow until the radio / battery is optional and may not be sure they are clean. If radio is charging. Connect Desktop Charger and Charger Adapter. H 3. Fig. Charging the battery over the weekend is acceptable. • Do not transmit while radio is 4. Allow 10 hours for prolonged periods after reaching full charge. H 7 Lift accessory cover and plug the Charger Adapter...
... radio / battery is charging can also charge the battery by light on , check radio / battery is required to glow until the radio / battery is optional and may not be sure they are clean. If radio is charging. Connect Desktop Charger and Charger Adapter. H 3. Fig. Charging the battery over the weekend is acceptable. • Do not transmit while radio is 4. Allow 10 hours for prolonged periods after reaching full charge. H 7 Lift accessory cover and plug the Charger Adapter...
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...PROGRAMMING Understanding Frequencies To Change Frequency and and Codes Code Settings Frequencies: Your radio operates on a group of your radio's frequencies, but each must be set , you block out most interference on the frequency. You access frequency(ies) through frequencies.Fig. Release Push-To-Talk when you have questions, please call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-448-6686. 8 FIG. Remember, since radio frequencies can select and save new frequency setting. Example: "frequency one " 6. Example: "code two nine" 5. J 1 Channel Model Interference Eliminator Codes...
...PROGRAMMING Understanding Frequencies To Change Frequency and and Codes Code Settings Frequencies: Your radio operates on a group of your radio's frequencies, but each must be set , you block out most interference on the frequency. You access frequency(ies) through frequencies.Fig. Release Push-To-Talk when you have questions, please call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-448-6686. 8 FIG. Remember, since radio frequencies can select and save new frequency setting. Example: "frequency one " 6. Example: "code two nine" 5. J 1 Channel Model Interference Eliminator Codes...
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... Monitor button to select and save new frequency setting. Fig. Press Push-To-Talk button to set channels 3 and 4. FIG. Notes: • To use . L 9 Fig. Example: "code two nine" 7. Example: "frequency one " 8. Push-To-Talk FIG. Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 2 and repeat steps 3 and 4 above. 4 Channel Models: Repeat to scroll through codes. L Radio announces current code setting. You can not select a different code for use this radio with two digits (10-38) will sound...
... Monitor button to select and save new frequency setting. Fig. Press Push-To-Talk button to set channels 3 and 4. FIG. Notes: • To use . L 9 Fig. Example: "code two nine" 7. Example: "frequency one " 8. Push-To-Talk FIG. Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 2 and repeat steps 3 and 4 above. 4 Channel Models: Repeat to scroll through codes. L Radio announces current code setting. You can not select a different code for use this radio with two digits (10-38) will sound...
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...Red Star **Series number begins with MV. 8 467.9250 Blue Star Your M-Series UHF radio is pre-set to these frequency(ies): Your M-Series VHF radio is pre-set to these frequency(ies): Channel 1: Frequency 2 Channel 2: Frequency 8 Channel 3: Frequency 5 Channel 1: Frequency 3 Channel 4: Frequency 6 Channel 2: Frequency 4 Channel 3: Frequency 1 Channel 4: Frequency 2 New FCC licensees should not use the following frequencies. Other Spirit Radio Frequencies To program other Spirit radios to match frequency settings: 1 AND 2 WATT MODELS 1 Channel UHF Spirit Models† 1 Channel VHF...
...Red Star **Series number begins with MV. 8 467.9250 Blue Star Your M-Series UHF radio is pre-set to these frequency(ies): Your M-Series VHF radio is pre-set to these frequency(ies): Channel 1: Frequency 2 Channel 2: Frequency 8 Channel 3: Frequency 5 Channel 1: Frequency 3 Channel 4: Frequency 6 Channel 2: Frequency 4 Channel 3: Frequency 1 Channel 4: Frequency 2 New FCC licensees should not use the following frequencies. Other Spirit Radio Frequencies To program other Spirit radios to match frequency settings: 1 AND 2 WATT MODELS 1 Channel UHF Spirit Models† 1 Channel VHF...
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Hz Dip Switch Positions S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 Code Freq. (PLXXX) Hz 1 67.0 2 71.9 3 74.4 4 77.0 5 79.7 6 82.5 7 85.4 8 88... U U U U 031 241.8 M7 250.3 U U U U U U U U 032 250.3 - This allows you X = Either Up or Down to code 29. CODE TABLE KEY D = Down N/A = Not Available U = Up None = Interference Eliminator Code is pre-set to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. 11 No. Hz Other Spirit Radios 1 & 2 Watt Models 4 & 5 Watt Models Code Freq. None X X X X X X X D 000 None Your Spirit M-Series radio is off. No. CODE TABLES M-Series Radios Code Freq.
Hz Dip Switch Positions S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 Code Freq. (PLXXX) Hz 1 67.0 2 71.9 3 74.4 4 77.0 5 79.7 6 82.5 7 85.4 8 88... U U U U 031 241.8 M7 250.3 U U U U U U U U 032 250.3 - This allows you X = Either Up or Down to code 29. CODE TABLE KEY D = Down N/A = Not Available U = Up None = Interference Eliminator Code is pre-set to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. 11 No. Hz Other Spirit Radios 1 & 2 Watt Models 4 & 5 Watt Models Code Freq. None X X X X X X X D 000 None Your Spirit M-Series radio is off. No. CODE TABLES M-Series Radios Code Freq.
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... frequency and code as the other radio(s) in sequential order. 2. The Transmit Light will scan the radio's programmed channels and code in your group. Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature prevents channel congestion and helps extend battery life. N 4 Channel Model FIG. The radio will sound a warning tone if the PushTo-Talk button is pressed for three seconds before returning to scan mode. • If you set to monitor the radio's programmed channels and code. M 2. Note: To communicate in on channel...
... frequency and code as the other radio(s) in sequential order. 2. The Transmit Light will scan the radio's programmed channels and code in your group. Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature prevents channel congestion and helps extend battery life. N 4 Channel Model FIG. The radio will sound a warning tone if the PushTo-Talk button is pressed for three seconds before returning to scan mode. • If you set to monitor the radio's programmed channels and code. M 2. Note: To communicate in on channel...
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... for Spirit M-Series radios. Accessories allow you to customize radios to suit your place of purchase or call Motorola at: 1-800-448-6686 2. Fig. To receive messages, release Push- Note: The Accessory Jack Cover is used with a Headset With Swivel Boom Mic (HMN9038) or Earpiece With Microphone (HMN9039) (Both headset and earpiece are many audio, charging and carrying accessories (sold separately). O. 3. To Use VOX Feature 1. To-Talk button. 4. Built-In VOX (Optional) Accessories Some M-Series models...
... for Spirit M-Series radios. Accessories allow you to customize radios to suit your place of purchase or call Motorola at: 1-800-448-6686 2. Fig. To receive messages, release Push- Note: The Accessory Jack Cover is used with a Headset With Swivel Boom Mic (HMN9038) or Earpiece With Microphone (HMN9039) (Both headset and earpiece are many audio, charging and carrying accessories (sold separately). O. 3. To Use VOX Feature 1. To-Talk button. 4. Built-In VOX (Optional) Accessories Some M-Series models...
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... or charge battery pack. Obstructions, operating indoors or in clear unobstructed conditions. The code must be using Charger Adapter, make sure battery is positioned properly and light on tray is left on while you are part of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-448-6686 14 Hearing Other Conversations or Noise on the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings. Talk range is on . Message Not Received Confirm radios are 1 - 38). change...
... or charge battery pack. Obstructions, operating indoors or in clear unobstructed conditions. The code must be using Charger Adapter, make sure battery is positioned properly and light on tray is left on while you are part of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-448-6686 14 Hearing Other Conversations or Noise on the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings. Talk range is on . Message Not Received Confirm radios are 1 - 38). change...
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Radio Range VHF UHF Maximum Range OutdoorFlat Ground with no Obstructions Medium Range OutdoorNear Residential Buildings Minimum Range IndoorSteel and Concrete Reinforced Buildings IndoorMulti-Level Buildings Up To 5 Miles Up To 2 Miles Up To ...miles. But, range will limit range. Spirit Talk Range Spirit radios can harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. • Battery contacts may vary. 15 Radio Care • To clean the radio housing, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. • Don't use cleaners or solvents on field study using two watt radios.
Radio Range VHF UHF Maximum Range OutdoorFlat Ground with no Obstructions Medium Range OutdoorNear Residential Buildings Minimum Range IndoorSteel and Concrete Reinforced Buildings IndoorMulti-Level Buildings Up To 5 Miles Up To 2 Miles Up To ...miles. But, range will limit range. Spirit Talk Range Spirit radios can harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. • Battery contacts may vary. 15 Radio Care • To clean the radio housing, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. • Don't use cleaners or solvents on field study using two watt radios.
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... 211/8 1996 - distance guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility. • Turn your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy, complies with the following recommended installation procedures. • Transmit only when people inside or outside the vehicle are summarized in the table below: Rated Power of Vehicle-Mounted Radio 7 to 15 Watts 16 to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or...
... 211/8 1996 - distance guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility. • Turn your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy, complies with the following recommended installation procedures. • Transmit only when people inside or outside the vehicle are summarized in the table below: Rated Power of Vehicle-Mounted Radio 7 to 15 Watts 16 to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or...
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... damage. • Use of injury, charge only Motorola Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries. Areas with damaged cord or plug, replace them immediately. Do not place objects, including portable or mobile two-way radios, in the area over , or otherwise subjected to 150 feet. • Do not disassemble charger; BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS • To avoid possible interference with a damaged antenna. FOR VEHICLES WITH...
... damage. • Use of injury, charge only Motorola Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries. Areas with damaged cord or plug, replace them immediately. Do not place objects, including portable or mobile two-way radios, in the area over , or otherwise subjected to 150 feet. • Do not disassemble charger; BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS • To avoid possible interference with a damaged antenna. FOR VEHICLES WITH...
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... the complete warranty for the balance of Motorola, Inc. This is the exclusive remedy. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Spirit M-Series radios and accessories have a one (1) year limited warranty. Replaced parts or boards are trademarks of the original applicable warranty period. MOTOROLA assumes no charge, either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase...
... the complete warranty for the balance of Motorola, Inc. This is the exclusive remedy. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Spirit M-Series radios and accessories have a one (1) year limited warranty. Replaced parts or boards are trademarks of the original applicable warranty period. MOTOROLA assumes no charge, either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase...
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... NOT COVER: a) Defects or damage resulting from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. c) Defects or damage from use of the Product in such Product may be used in connection with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to Product surfaces that MOTOROLA will be replaced during the applicable warranty period if: a) the battery capacity...
... NOT COVER: a) Defects or damage resulting from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. c) Defects or damage from use of the Product in such Product may be used in connection with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to Product surfaces that MOTOROLA will be replaced during the applicable warranty period if: a) the battery capacity...
