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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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...are shared, your message may not be private and you may 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. If you , flip Battery Cover Latch up to check for use the ...Monitor button to release. Battery Cover Latch Figure 1 Radio Etiquette: Your radio has multiple channels shared on the channels. That is clear for channel activity. To Install: 1. Fig. 1. 2. Insert 3 AA batteries as shown. This means other groups may hear others talking. For...
...are shared, your message may not be private and you may 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. If you , flip Battery Cover Latch up to check for use the ...Monitor button to release. Battery Cover Latch Figure 1 Radio Etiquette: Your radio has multiple channels shared on the channels. That is clear for channel activity. To Install: 1. Fig. 1. 2. Insert 3 AA batteries as shown. This means other groups may hear others talking. For...
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... Remove: 1. Fig. 4. 2. Belt Clip Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios come with hole in the radio back. 2. To Attach: 1. Pull the bottom of the removable cover away from the radio back. To Attach: 1. Reinsert housing tab. 2. Front Cover The T5100 and T5200 radios have a removable front cover that allows you to customize your radio to release catch. 2. Gently push...
... Remove: 1. Fig. 4. 2. Belt Clip Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios come with hole in the radio back. 2. To Attach: 1. Pull the bottom of the removable cover away from the radio back. To Attach: 1. Reinsert housing tab. 2. Front Cover The T5100 and T5200 radios have a removable front cover that allows you to customize your radio to release catch. 2. Gently push...
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...Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before transmitting. Other FRS radios, such as the T5200, may not be set to zero for proper communication with others, all radios in your group must be turned off , rotate Power/Volume knob counter ...current channel and code (T5200 only). Adjust The Volume: Rotate Power/Volume knob while holding down the Monitor button until you reach a comfortable listening level. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have Interference Eliminator Codes, which must be supported by your radio. To turn radio off or set to...
...Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before transmitting. Other FRS radios, such as the T5200, may not be set to zero for proper communication with others, all radios in your group must be turned off , rotate Power/Volume knob counter ...current channel and code (T5200 only). Adjust The Volume: Rotate Power/Volume knob while holding down the Monitor button until you reach a comfortable listening level. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have Interference Eliminator Codes, which must be supported by your radio. To turn radio off or set to...
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... seconds again. Fig. 5. 2. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new channel. Note: Radio automatically saves channel (and code for 60 continuous seconds and will begin to flash. 2. Set The Channel: 1. Set The Code: (T5200 only) 1. Fig. 5. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new code. You can...
... seconds again. Fig. 5. 2. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new channel. Note: Radio automatically saves channel (and code for 60 continuous seconds and will begin to flash. 2. Set The Channel: 1. Set The Code: (T5200 only) 1. Fig. 5. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new code. You can...
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...and speak into microphone. Set The Call Tone: (T5200 only) 1. It's like saying "Roger" or "Over" and lets others ' attention before you 're finished talking. If you don't hear the tone, you turn your radio off and then back on your radio. To disable the "Roger" Beep feature, turn ... continuously when transmitting. The "Roger" Beep icon will not appear on the "Roger" Beep feature, your friends know you start talking. Press and hold radio 2 to flash.Fig. 6. 2. Call Tone: The Call Tone gets others know you're finished talking by pressing and holding Scroll + button. Press...
...and speak into microphone. Set The Call Tone: (T5200 only) 1. It's like saying "Roger" or "Over" and lets others ' attention before you 're finished talking. If you don't hear the tone, you turn your radio off and then back on your radio. To disable the "Roger" Beep feature, turn ... continuously when transmitting. The "Roger" Beep icon will not appear on the "Roger" Beep feature, your friends know you start talking. Press and hold radio 2 to flash.Fig. 6. 2. Call Tone: The Call Tone gets others know you're finished talking by pressing and holding Scroll + button. Press...
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...the bars will not work accurately with your radio. Press Monitor button while rotating Volume knob to adjust volume to avoid interrupted use only alkaline batteries. As power is off. 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. Low Battery Alert: When batteries are many accessories (sold separately) available for extended periods. Turn radio on and lower volume before storing your radio for T5100 and T5200 radios. To...
...the bars will not work accurately with your radio. Press Monitor button while rotating Volume knob to adjust volume to avoid interrupted use only alkaline batteries. As power is off. 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. Low Battery Alert: When batteries are many accessories (sold separately) available for extended periods. Turn radio on and lower volume before storing your radio for T5100 and T5200 radios. To...
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...buildings and trees are in the field. Minimal Range Dense foliage and mountains can harm the radio body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Talk Range Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the way. Optimal Range ...Maximum talk range in flat, open areas, is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. they can...
...buildings and trees are in the field. Minimal Range Dense foliage and mountains can harm the radio body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Talk Range Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the way. Optimal Range ...Maximum talk range in flat, open areas, is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. they can...
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... guides published prior to 300 GHz, 1999 • 10 RF Operational Characteristics Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is ON, it is designed to 470 MHz. For information regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME): • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of...
... guides published prior to 300 GHz, 1999 • 10 RF Operational Characteristics Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is ON, it is designed to 470 MHz. For information regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME): • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of...
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... 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. To assure optimal radio performance and to make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is "IN USE". Body... from your body when transmitting, always place the radio in the above standards, always adhere to 7.5 cm) away from your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case,...
... 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. To assure optimal radio performance and to make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is "IN USE". Body... from your body when transmitting, always place the radio in the above standards, always adhere to 7.5 cm) away from your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case,...
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... Wireless Technology Research. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/ or compatibility conflicts, turn off your hearing aid manufacturer to consult your radio in any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of 6 inches (15 cm) be in obtaining this information. Medical Devices...• Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that is adequately shielded from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. • not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for ...
... Wireless Technology Research. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/ or compatibility conflicts, turn off your hearing aid manufacturer to consult your radio in any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of 6 inches (15 cm) be in obtaining this information. Medical Devices...• Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that is adequately shielded from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. • not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for ...
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... force and cause serious injury to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off two-way radio." If a portable radio is a radio type especially qualified for use of the vehicle. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in the... air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Air bags inflate with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is placed in bodily ...
... force and cause serious injury to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off two-way radio." If a portable radio is a radio type especially qualified for use of the vehicle. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in the... air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Air bags inflate with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is placed in bodily ...
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Batteries All batteries can result. Exercise care in handling any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. 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. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with metal objects. 14
Batteries All batteries can result. Exercise care in handling any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. 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. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with metal objects. 14
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...location. Reposition or replace batteries. Message Not Received Confirm radios have codes off or set to zero to make sure volume is not inadvertently being pressed. Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with Interference Eliminator Codes (like T5200), must have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator ... another. Erratic Display Message Not Transmitted Reposition or replace batteries. Make sure Push-To-Talk is turned up. Check to communicate with T5100 radios. 15 Troubleshooting Problem No Power Solution Reposition or replace batteries...
...location. Reposition or replace batteries. Message Not Received Confirm radios have codes off or set to zero to make sure volume is not inadvertently being pressed. Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with Interference Eliminator Codes (like T5200), must have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator ... another. Erratic Display Message Not Transmitted Reposition or replace batteries. Make sure Push-To-Talk is turned up. Check to communicate with T5100 radios. 15 Troubleshooting Problem No Power Solution Reposition or replace batteries...
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...on a belt will decrease range, check for clear line of sight to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. Radios too far apart. Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn't work properly, contact your distance. Troubleshooting Problem Limited Talk Range Solution Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage ... vehicles will decrease range, change location of radio. Talk range is up to improve transmission. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Shared Channel may be at least 5 feet apart, increase your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800...
...on a belt will decrease range, check for clear line of sight to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. Radios too far apart. Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn't work properly, contact your distance. Troubleshooting Problem Limited Talk Range Solution Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage ... vehicles will decrease range, change location of radio. Talk range is up to improve transmission. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Shared Channel may be at least 5 feet apart, increase your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800...
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... testing to the first end-user purchaser only, and is longer. II. Products that have been removed, altered or obliterated. 17 c. Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty For Two-Way Family Radios I. Defects or damage resulting from the date of any manner not normal or customary; or any alteration or modification of purchase.
... testing to the first end-user purchaser only, and is longer. II. Products that have been removed, altered or obliterated. 17 c. Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty For Two-Way Family Radios I. Defects or damage resulting from the date of any manner not normal or customary; or any alteration or modification of purchase.
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...the claim; V. VI. to procure for the freight and insurance. Along with freight and insurance prepaid. OTHERWISE, THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against you to grant you will receive directions on the following: (a) that you a credit...and expense, either: to replace or modify them so that the Products infringe a United States patent. infringing; IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING...
...the claim; V. VI. to procure for the freight and insurance. Along with freight and insurance prepaid. OTHERWISE, THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against you to grant you will receive directions on the following: (a) that you a credit...and expense, either: to replace or modify them so that the Products infringe a United States patent. infringing; IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING...
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... of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with the Products. No other use, including without limitation disassembly, of such Motorola software or exercise of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you may be an equal...you . VII. State and Jurisdiction Law Rights Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of exclusive rights in such Motorola software is attached to or used in and redistributed with only the Products associated with respect to infringement of patents by the Products, ...
... of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with the Products. No other use, including without limitation disassembly, of such Motorola software or exercise of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you may be an equal...you . VII. State and Jurisdiction Law Rights Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of exclusive rights in such Motorola software is attached to or used in and redistributed with only the Products associated with respect to infringement of patents by the Products, ...
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... programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment described in this radio could violate FCC rules. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be made only by or under the supervision of a...Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express permission of Motorola, Inc. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter...
... programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment described in this radio could violate FCC rules. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be made only by or under the supervision of a...Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express permission of Motorola, Inc. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter...
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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.