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...MUC (Optional Accessory 24 Getting Started 26 Turning radio ON/OFF 26 Adjusting volume 26 Reading the Display 26 Selecting a Channel 27 Talking and Monitoring 27 Receiving a Call 27 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 28 Talk Range 28 Hands-Free Use/...Programming Features 38 Entering Programming Mode 38 Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies 39 Programming RX (Reception) Codes (CTCSS/ DPL 39 Programming RX (Reception) Bandwidth .40 Programming Scramble L 41 Programming Maximum Number of Channels 41 Programming Call Tones 42 Programming Microphone Gain Level . ...
...MUC (Optional Accessory 24 Getting Started 26 Turning radio ON/OFF 26 Adjusting volume 26 Reading the Display 26 Selecting a Channel 27 Talking and Monitoring 27 Receiving a Call 27 Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators 28 Talk Range 28 Hands-Free Use/...Programming Features 38 Entering Programming Mode 38 Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies 39 Programming RX (Reception) Codes (CTCSS/ DPL 39 Programming RX (Reception) Bandwidth .40 Programming Scramble L 41 Programming Maximum Number of Channels 41 Programming Call Tones 42 Programming Microphone Gain Level . ...
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CONTENTS Programming Buttons 45 Editing Channel Alias Name 46 Nuisance Channel Delete 47 CPS (Computer Programming Software). 48 Bandwidth Select 48 Time-Out Timer 48 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 Scramble 49 Cloning Radios 50 What to do if cloning fails 52 Troubleshooting 54 Use and Care 57 Frequency and Code Charts 58 Motorola Limited Warranty 62 Warranty information 62 What Is Not Covered By The Warranty . . 62 Accessories 64 Audio Accessories 64 Battery 64 Carry Accessories 64 Software Applications 64 Cables 64 Chargers 65 3 English
CONTENTS Programming Buttons 45 Editing Channel Alias Name 46 Nuisance Channel Delete 47 CPS (Computer Programming Software). 48 Bandwidth Select 48 Time-Out Timer 48 Battery Type Setting 49 Call Tones 49 Scramble 49 Cloning Radios 50 What to do if cloning fails 52 Troubleshooting 54 Use and Care 57 Frequency and Code Charts 58 Motorola Limited Warranty 62 Warranty information 62 What Is Not Covered By The Warranty . . 62 Accessories 64 Audio Accessories 64 Battery 64 Carry Accessories 64 Software Applications 64 Cables 64 Chargers 65 3 English
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This User Guide covers multiple radio models, and may detail some features your radio does not have. The model number of the radio is shown on the front of the radio, underneath the speaker, and tells you the following information: Model Frequency Band Transmit Power (Watts) Number of Channels Antenna XTNiD PMR446 0.5 8 Non-removable RADIO OVERVIEW 11 English
This User Guide covers multiple radio models, and may detail some features your radio does not have. The model number of the radio is shown on the front of the radio, underneath the speaker, and tells you the following information: Model Frequency Band Transmit Power (Watts) Number of Channels Antenna XTNiD PMR446 0.5 8 Non-removable RADIO OVERVIEW 11 English
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... Power Repeater/Talk around Scramble Signal Strength Battery Level Channel Number Channel Indicator Programming Mode Indicator Frequency indicator Interference eliminator code indicator Notes: • The radio display shown here is for all Radio Models English 26 Note: Do not hold the radio too close to "Parts of the radio" on page 8. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED READING THE...
... Power Repeater/Talk around Scramble Signal Strength Battery Level Channel Number Channel Indicator Programming Mode Indicator Frequency indicator Interference eliminator code indicator Notes: • The radio display shown here is for all Radio Models English 26 Note: Do not hold the radio too close to "Parts of the radio" on page 8. GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED READING THE...
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... ON/OFF/ Volume Knob and press the / buttons until you will be solid red. release it to talk; When transmitting, the radio LED will hear "static". Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. TALKING AND MONITORING It is important to monitor for traffic before transmitting to ensure that...
... ON/OFF/ Volume Knob and press the / buttons until you will be solid red. release it to talk; When transmitting, the radio LED will hear "static". Each channel has its own Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scan Settings. TALKING AND MONITORING It is important to monitor for traffic before transmitting to ensure that...
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... up to 6 (strongest) depending on the terrain. Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators When there is moving out of range. TALK RANGE XTNi™ Series radios have been designed to avoid interference. It will be affected by concrete structures,...radios indoors or in the way. Medium range occurs when buildings and trees are in vehicles. Minimal range occurs when dense foliage and mountains obstruct the communication path. Optimal range occurs in the field. The radio signal strength icon can help determine when a radio is activity on a frequency the radio...
... up to 6 (strongest) depending on the terrain. Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy Indicators When there is moving out of range. TALK RANGE XTNi™ Series radios have been designed to avoid interference. It will be affected by concrete structures,...radios indoors or in the way. Medium range occurs when buildings and trees are in vehicles. Minimal range occurs when dense foliage and mountains obstruct the communication path. Optimal range occurs in the field. The radio signal strength icon can help determine when a radio is activity on a frequency the radio...
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... to that the radio is not set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in your channels, "Entering Programming Mode" on page 38. Frequency: The frequency your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is using, depending upon radio model. 2. GETTING STARTED 29 English For details of code combinations. 4. To establish proper two-way radio communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator...
... to that the radio is not set up frequencies and CTCSS/DPL codes in your channels, "Entering Programming Mode" on page 38. Frequency: The frequency your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening who is using, depending upon radio model. 2. GETTING STARTED 29 English For details of code combinations. 4. To establish proper two-way radio communication, the channel, frequency, and interference eliminator...
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... as many times as needed 37 English Microphone Accessory Gain can be done using CPS. Scan List Menu can enable the Channel Scanning feature for a specific channel frequency for the radio. Once you have selected the value you can be also be configured using CPS) the Scan Menu will be displayed.... Scan List Menu Note: If the MAX CHAN setting in the radio is set SCAN to the Microphone Gain Menu. Press SB2 ...
... as many times as needed 37 English Microphone Accessory Gain can be done using CPS. Scan List Menu can enable the Channel Scanning feature for a specific channel frequency for the radio. Once you have selected the value you can be also be configured using CPS) the Scan Menu will be displayed.... Scan List Menu Note: If the MAX CHAN setting in the radio is set SCAN to the Microphone Gain Menu. Press SB2 ...
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...the radio LED will sound, indicating that you can scroll up/down to 'Idle' PROGRAMMING FEATURES English 38 A unique tone will be blinking to program. PROGRAMMING FEATURES select the different channels by moving between the different programming modes available: Frequencies, CTCSS.../DPL codes (Interference Eliminator Code), Scramble, Bandwidth, Maximum Channels, Call Tone, Microphone Gain and Scan. • To ...
...the radio LED will sound, indicating that you can scroll up/down to 'Idle' PROGRAMMING FEATURES English 38 A unique tone will be blinking to program. PROGRAMMING FEATURES select the different channels by moving between the different programming modes available: Frequencies, CTCSS.../DPL codes (Interference Eliminator Code), Scramble, Bandwidth, Maximum Channels, Call Tone, Microphone Gain and Scan. • To ...
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... options until you find the frequency code you want to program, short press the PTT button or MENU to the beginning) by turning the radio OFF. The RX PROGRAMMING FEATURES 39 English PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES (CTCSS/DPL) Once you have chosen the channel you want to program, short... press the PTT button or PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) FREQUENCIES Once you have chosen the...
... options until you find the frequency code you want to program, short press the PTT button or MENU to the beginning) by turning the radio OFF. The RX PROGRAMMING FEATURES 39 English PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES (CTCSS/DPL) Once you have chosen the channel you want to program, short... press the PTT button or PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) FREQUENCIES Once you have chosen the...
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...value of the bandwidth cannot be changed, the display setting remain solid. The radio display will show the current bandwidth setting as follows:. Once you have selectable channel spacing, which must match other radios for optimum audio quality. MENU to scroll through the options until you reach... short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving. English 40 PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) BANDWIDTH Some frequencies have chosen the channel you want to program, short press the PTT button or To program the desired bandwidth (HI = 25Khz, LOW = 12.5...
...value of the bandwidth cannot be changed, the display setting remain solid. The radio display will show the current bandwidth setting as follows:. Once you have selectable channel spacing, which must match other radios for optimum audio quality. MENU to scroll through the options until you reach... short press the PTT button to move to the next programming feature without saving. English 40 PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) BANDWIDTH Some frequencies have chosen the channel you want to program, short press the PTT button or To program the desired bandwidth (HI = 25Khz, LOW = 12.5...
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... allows the user to program frequencies, PL/DPL codes, as well as shown in the picture above. CPS is an accessory sold separately. CPS (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE) Radio to be programmed CPS Software Drop-in Charger Tray Mini-connector USB Connector CPS Programming Cable XTNi™ Series radios have selectable channel spacing, which must match...
... allows the user to program frequencies, PL/DPL codes, as well as shown in the picture above. CPS is an accessory sold separately. CPS (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE) Radio to be programmed CPS Software Drop-in Charger Tray Mini-connector USB Connector CPS Programming Cable XTNi™ Series radios have selectable channel spacing, which must match...
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..." section. Ensure both from the same type. (same frequency band, same front panel (display/non display), same region and same transmission power). Place the Source radio" in the charging tray or on both radios are both radios are fully charged. 2. What to operate only with compatible Motorola RLN6170 (Rapid) Single Unit Charger. Ensure that there...
..." section. Ensure both from the same type. (same frequency band, same front panel (display/non display), same region and same transmission power). Place the Source radio" in the charging tray or on both radios are both radios are fully charged. 2. What to operate only with compatible Motorola RLN6170 (Rapid) Single Unit Charger. Ensure that there...
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..., heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of radio. Replace or reposition AA batteries. Scramble Code might be in a pocket or on a channel Message Scrambled Limited talk range Try this Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.... Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on page 41. English 54 Refer to body such as in use. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No Power Hearing other radios' settings. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Frequency...
..., heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of radio. Replace or reposition AA batteries. Scramble Code might be in a pocket or on a channel Message Scrambled Limited talk range Try this Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery.... Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on page 41. English 54 Refer to body such as in use. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No Power Hearing other radios' settings. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Frequency...
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... and charging pin is properly inserted and check battery/charger contacts to be at least five feet apart. Radios are too far apart or obstacles are installed Try this Confirm radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on page 27. Recharge or replace...
... and charging pin is properly inserted and check battery/charger contacts to be at least five feet apart. Radios are too far apart or obstacles are installed Try this Confirm radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on page 27. Recharge or replace...
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These charts are the same as Spirit M, GT, S, XTN Series Frequencies. 8 Channel Radios PMR 446 Defaults Freq # Frequency Code Bandwidth 1 446.00625 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz 2 446.01875 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz 3 446.03125 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz 4 445.04375 67.0 Hz ....5kHz 15 446.08125 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz 16 446.09375 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS English Note: Code 754 corresponds to PL Code 121. 58 Most of the frequency position are useful when using Motorola XTNi™ Series two-way radios with other business radios. FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS The charts in this section provide...
These charts are the same as Spirit M, GT, S, XTN Series Frequencies. 8 Channel Radios PMR 446 Defaults Freq # Frequency Code Bandwidth 1 446.00625 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz 2 446.01875 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz 3 446.03125 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz 4 445.04375 67.0 Hz ....5kHz 15 446.08125 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz 16 446.09375 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS English Note: Code 754 corresponds to PL Code 121. 58 Most of the frequency position are useful when using Motorola XTNi™ Series two-way radios with other business radios. FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS The charts in this section provide...
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CTCSS CTCSS Khz 14 107.2 15 110.9 16 114.8 17 118.8 18 123 19 127.3 20 131.8 21 136.5 22 141.3 23 146.2 24 151.4 25 156.7 26 162.2 CTCSS 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 122 (*) Khz 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 69.3 FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS 59 English CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Khz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 Note: (*) New CTCSS code.
CTCSS CTCSS Khz 14 107.2 15 110.9 16 114.8 17 118.8 18 123 19 127.3 20 131.8 21 136.5 22 141.3 23 146.2 24 151.4 25 156.7 26 162.2 CTCSS 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 122 (*) Khz 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.3 69.3 FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS 59 English CTCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Khz 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 Note: (*) New CTCSS code.