User Guide
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... 14 Removing the Belt Clip 14 Turning Your Radio On and Off 15 Setting the Volume 15 Setting a Channel 15 Channels and Frequencies 16 Weather Channels and Frequencies 16 Talking and Listening 17 Talk Range 17 Monitor Button 17 Special Features 18 Interference Eliminator Code 18 Push to Talk Timeout Timer 18 Locking the Keypad 19 Enhanced Scanning 19 Advanced Scan 20 Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVOX) ..........19 Handsfree Scan With Accessories (VOX 19 Weather 22 Setting the Weather Channel 23 Alerts 24 Channel Busy Indicator 24 Setting and Transmitting Call Tones...
... 14 Removing the Belt Clip 14 Turning Your Radio On and Off 15 Setting the Volume 15 Setting a Channel 15 Channels and Frequencies 16 Weather Channels and Frequencies 16 Talking and Listening 17 Talk Range 17 Monitor Button 17 Special Features 18 Interference Eliminator Code 18 Push to Talk Timeout Timer 18 Locking the Keypad 19 Enhanced Scanning 19 Advanced Scan 20 Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVOX) ..........19 Handsfree Scan With Accessories (VOX 19 Weather 22 Setting the Weather Channel 23 Alerts 24 Channel Busy Indicator 24 Setting and Transmitting Call Tones...
User Guide
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... Before Using Your Radio. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the following procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in user guides published prior to Talk (PTT) button. • To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50...
... Before Using Your Radio. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the following procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in user guides published prior to Talk (PTT) button. • To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50...
User Guide
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...damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Holding the antenna affects the effective range. 3 Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in...; Ministry of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from July 2, 2002" To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is "IN USE." Human Exposure) Standard, 2003 • ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution...
...damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Holding the antenna affects the effective range. 3 Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in...; Ministry of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from July 2, 2002" To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is "IN USE." Human Exposure) Standard, 2003 • ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution...
User Guide
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... any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7 Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to turn off two-way radio." Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in such areas. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in areas posted: "Turn off your radio when you...
... any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7 Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to turn off two-way radio." Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in such areas. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in areas posted: "Turn off your radio when you...
User Guide
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... touch exposed terminals. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by Motorola may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with the unit. Safety and General Information Batteries All batteries can result in a risk...
... touch exposed terminals. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by Motorola may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with the unit. Safety and General Information Batteries All batteries can result in a risk...
User Guide
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... with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should not 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 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and...
... with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should not 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 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and...
User Guide
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Model T6500 and T6550 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use (Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory Jack Cover Use to: • Monitor channel activity • Activate enhanced scanning Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Use to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) 11 Control Buttons Control Buttons -
Model T6500 and T6550 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use (Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory Jack Cover Use to: • Monitor channel activity • Activate enhanced scanning Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Use to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) 11 Control Buttons Control Buttons -
User Guide
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... side of the battery are facing outward from the charger pockets. 8. The radio powers off and remove the battery cover. 2. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before storing your radio. Turn the radio off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to secure. 5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to protect the rechargeable battery. Plug the AC power supply into the plug on any flat...
... side of the battery are facing outward from the charger pockets. 8. The radio powers off and remove the battery cover. 2. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before storing your radio. Turn the radio off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to secure. 5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to protect the rechargeable battery. Plug the AC power supply into the plug on any flat...
User Guide
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... volume is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. 1. The current channel flashes. 2. With the radio on and counterclockwise to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 0.5 watt. Channels 8-14 are 1 watt. Rotate clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to save the channel setting. 15 When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. Press or to your radio. When the radio is set the channel. 3. Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. The radio chirps...
... volume is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. 1. The current channel flashes. 2. With the radio on and counterclockwise to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 0.5 watt. Channels 8-14 are 1 watt. Rotate clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to save the channel setting. 15 When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. Press or to your radio. When the radio is set the channel. 3. Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. The radio chirps...
User Guide
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... MHz Description GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Frequency 467.6625 MHz 467.6875 MHz 467.7125 MHz 462.5500 MHz 462.5750 MHz 462.6000 MHz 462.6250 MHz 462.6500 MHz 462.6750 MHz 462.7000 MHz 462.7250 MHz Description FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS Getting Started Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Channel WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 Frequency 162.550 MHz 162.400 MHz 162.475 MHz 163.425 MHz Weather Channel...
... MHz Description GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Frequency 467.6625 MHz 467.6875 MHz 467.7125 MHz 462.5500 MHz 462.5750 MHz 462.6000 MHz 462.6250 MHz 462.6500 MHz 462.6750 MHz 462.7000 MHz 462.7250 MHz Description FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS Getting Started Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Channel WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 Frequency 162.550 MHz 162.400 MHz 162.475 MHz 163.425 MHz Weather Channel...
User Guide
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... range. This allows you transmit (talk). 17 Do not use to check for 3 seconds allows you are not receiving. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to the volume level of the radio when you to listen to listen). Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your group must be set to the same channel (1-22)and Interference Eliminator Code (0-99). Talking and Listening Talking...
... range. This allows you transmit (talk). 17 Do not use to check for 3 seconds allows you are not receiving. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to the volume level of the radio when you to listen to listen). Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your group must be set to the same channel (1-22)and Interference Eliminator Code (0-99). Talking and Listening Talking...
User Guide
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... set the Interference Eliminator Code to scroll through the Interference Eliminator Codes rapidly so you can set a different code for superior interference protection. Push to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for a channel: 1. Note: You must set the code for 60 continuous seconds. 18 Special Features Special Features Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of or allow you to on other FRS/GMRS radios. Press to Talk...
... set the Interference Eliminator Code to scroll through the Interference Eliminator Codes rapidly so you can set a different code for superior interference protection. Push to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for a channel: 1. Note: You must set the code for 60 continuous seconds. 18 Special Features Special Features Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of or allow you to on other FRS/GMRS radios. Press to Talk...
User Guide
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... : • Monitor Channels and codes for activity on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other code are locked. Special Features Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold for 3 seconds or until is no longer displayed. To unlock the radio, press and hold for 3 seconds or until displays. With enhanced scanning, your radio was set to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator Code combinations...
... : • Monitor Channels and codes for activity on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other code are locked. Special Features Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold for 3 seconds or until is no longer displayed. To unlock the radio, press and hold for 3 seconds or until displays. With enhanced scanning, your radio was set to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator Code combinations...
User Guide
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... listen to weather channel, you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. Please check with your radio to alert you cannot use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by NOAA's National Weather Service, nor does the use your radio in scan mode or for your area. Weather Weather Your radio can listen to a weather channel or set your local weather office for frequency and details...
... listen to weather channel, you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. Please check with your radio to alert you cannot use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by NOAA's National Weather Service, nor does the use your radio in scan mode or for your area. Weather Weather Your radio can listen to a weather channel or set your local weather office for frequency and details...
User Guide
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... weather channels are indoors or outdoors. Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 16). 1. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you activate Weather Alert and return to two-way mode, will display. 3. After turning weather reception on , Press - Setting the Weather Alert 1. Press or to save the weather channel setting. Weather 23 If you are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise...
... weather channels are indoors or outdoors. Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 16). 1. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you activate Weather Alert and return to two-way mode, will display. 3. After turning weather reception on , Press - Setting the Weather Alert 1. Press or to save the weather channel setting. Weather 23 If you are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise...
User Guide
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..., press and hold while you turn your radio to transmit a unique tone when you can set to talk. Alerts Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is like saying Roger or Over to change and hear the call tone setting flashes and displays. 2. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tone feature. Note: Setting the call tone to disables the call tones that you finish transmitting. Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone You can transmit to other radios set your radio off , turn the radio on , press 3 times.
..., press and hold while you turn your radio to transmit a unique tone when you can set to talk. Alerts Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is like saying Roger or Over to change and hear the call tone setting flashes and displays. 2. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tone feature. Note: Setting the call tone to disables the call tones that you finish transmitting. Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone You can transmit to other radios set your radio off , turn the radio on , press 3 times.
User Guide
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... call tone. Alerts QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other radios. displays to pass through the QT noise filter. 25 Press or until displays. 2. This allows your selection. Note: QT noise filtering is not available while the radio is heavy radio traffic, such as the other radio. 2. To turn QT noise filtering on the receiving radio. 3. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code...
... call tone. Alerts QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other radios. displays to pass through the QT noise filter. 25 Press or until displays. 2. This allows your selection. Note: QT noise filtering is not available while the radio is heavy radio traffic, such as the other radio. 2. To turn QT noise filtering on the receiving radio. 3. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code...
User Guide
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... wireless telephones, pagers, and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures ("Products"), the Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures ("Software") to normal wear unless otherwise purchaser of their rated capacity and bat- Batteries. Subject to new Motorola branded Products, Accessories and oftware manufactured by Giant International...
... wireless telephones, pagers, and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures ("Products"), the Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures ("Software") to normal wear unless otherwise purchaser of their rated capacity and bat- Batteries. Subject to new Motorola branded Products, Accessories and oftware manufactured by Giant International...
User Guide
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... description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to a Giant International Ltd. Do? Authorized Repair Center. What will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your address and telephone number.
... description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to a Giant International Ltd. Do? Authorized Repair Center. What will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your address and telephone number.
User Guide
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... CHOKING HAZARD SMALL PARTS Not for superior interference protection. • 8 Weather Channels Receive NOAA weather bulletins. All other Motorola trademarks and trade dress are registered in heavy radio traffic areas. • VibraCall® Alert Privately alerts you talk handsfree with or without optional accessories. • Enhanced Scanning Easily finds your group's channel and code by NOAA's National Weather Service or Environment Canada. • Low Battery Alert Audible tone and visual display tell you when...
... CHOKING HAZARD SMALL PARTS Not for superior interference protection. • 8 Weather Channels Receive NOAA weather bulletins. All other Motorola trademarks and trade dress are registered in heavy radio traffic areas. • VibraCall® Alert Privately alerts you talk handsfree with or without optional accessories. • Enhanced Scanning Easily finds your group's channel and code by NOAA's National Weather Service or Environment Canada. • Low Battery Alert Audible tone and visual display tell you when...