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... 18 Talk Range 18 Monitor Button 18 Special Features 19 Interference Eliminator Codes . . . . . .19 Push to Talk Timeout Timer 19 Locking the Keypad 20 Enhanced Scanning 20 2 Scan Advance 21 Removing Channels from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature 21 Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox 22 Handsfree Use With Accessories (VOX 22 Weather (Model T5950 Only 23 Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off 23 Setting the Weather Channel 24 Turning Keypad Beeps On/Off . . . . . 24 Alerts 25 Channel Busy Indicator 25 Setting and Transmitting Call Tones . 25 Transmitting a Talk...
... 18 Talk Range 18 Monitor Button 18 Special Features 19 Interference Eliminator Codes . . . . . .19 Push to Talk Timeout Timer 19 Locking the Keypad 20 Enhanced Scanning 20 2 Scan Advance 21 Removing Channels from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature 21 Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox 22 Handsfree Use With Accessories (VOX 22 Weather (Model T5950 Only 23 Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off 23 Setting the Weather Channel 24 Turning Keypad Beeps On/Off . . . . . 24 Alerts 25 Channel Busy Indicator 25 Setting and Transmitting Call Tones . 25 Transmitting a Talk...
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... radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code 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. Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. Transmitting 50% of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub- Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver...
... radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code 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. Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. Transmitting 50% of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub- Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver...
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...) Safety Code 6. Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - To assure optimal radio performance and make sure...
...) Safety Code 6. Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - To assure optimal radio performance and make sure...
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... To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any data feature of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. Safety and General Information Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are not using any facility where posted notices instruct you to...
... To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any data feature of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. Safety and General Information Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are not using any facility where posted notices instruct you to...
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... the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Batteries All batteries can result. Exercise care in any charged battery, particularly when placing it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in handling any way. 3. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with the unit. Obey all signs and instructions. The conductive...
... the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Batteries All batteries can result. Exercise care in any charged battery, particularly when placing it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in handling any way. 3. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with the unit. Obey all signs and instructions. The conductive...
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FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to government regulations and may void the user's authority granted by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should not be made . Replacement of this radio and should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified...
FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to government regulations and may void the user's authority granted by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should not be made . Replacement of this radio and should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified...
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Control Buttons Use P to: • Turn power on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M(Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory Jack with Cover Use J 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) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) 11 Control Buttons
Control Buttons Use P to: • Turn power on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M(Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory Jack with Cover Use J 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) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) 11 Control Buttons
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... visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available. Insert the NiCd battery pack so the metal contacts on the inside of the battery are facing outward from the clear plastic bag. Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 1. Getting Started Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the...
... visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available. Insert the NiCd battery pack so the metal contacts on the inside of the battery are facing outward from the clear plastic bag. Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 1. Getting Started Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the...
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... Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory) The desk stand charger provides drop-in charging convenience for extended periods of the battery are facing outward from the clear plastic bag. Turn the radio off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. Note: Remove the batteries before using it for the first time. The radio powers off and remove the battery cover. 2. Batteries corrode over time and may...
... Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory) The desk stand charger provides drop-in charging convenience for extended periods of the battery are facing outward from the clear plastic bag. Turn the radio off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. Note: Remove the batteries before using it for the first time. The radio powers off and remove the battery cover. 2. Batteries corrode over time and may...
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... Interference Eliminator Codes. Do not hold J while rotating P until the clip clicks into place. Gently push until you reach a comfortable listening level. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on your ear. 15 Rotate P clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to your ear. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. Removing the Belt Clip 1. Turning...
... Interference Eliminator Codes. Do not hold J while rotating P until the clip clicks into place. Gently push until you reach a comfortable listening level. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on your ear. 15 Rotate P clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to your ear. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. Removing the Belt Clip 1. Turning...
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... a 1 watt channel, z displays. The current channel flashes. 2. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, y displays. 1. Press M to set the channel. 3. With the radio on, press \. Channels 1 - 7 and channels 15 - 22 are 0.5 watt. Press ] or [ to save the channel setting. Channels and Frequencies Getting Started Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS 2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875 MHz FRS 3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125 MHz FRS 4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS 5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS 16...
... a 1 watt channel, z displays. The current channel flashes. 2. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, y displays. 1. Press M to set the channel. 3. With the radio on, press \. Channels 1 - 7 and channels 15 - 22 are 0.5 watt. Press ] or [ to save the channel setting. Channels and Frequencies Getting Started Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS 2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875 MHz FRS 3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125 MHz FRS 4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS 5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS 16...
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... radio 2 to the volume level of the radio when you transmit (talk). 18 Monitor Button Pressing and holding J for activity on the current channel before you are not receiving. Do not use J to the same channel (1-22) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-99). 2299 To talk, press and hold M. This allows you finish talking, release M (press to talk, release to adjust the volume, if necessary. When you to listen). Talk Range Your radio...
... radio 2 to the volume level of the radio when you transmit (talk). 18 Monitor Button Pressing and holding J for activity on the current channel before you are not receiving. Do not use J to the same channel (1-22) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-99). 2299 To talk, press and hold M. This allows you finish talking, release M (press to talk, release to adjust the volume, if necessary. When you to listen). Talk Range Your radio...
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... Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on other FRS/GMRS radios. Press M to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save the code setting. Codes 39-99 are the standard codes that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. You can quickly reach the code you press M for a channel: 1. Press \ until the code starts to select the code. 3. Push to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you want. Special Features Special Features Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes...
... Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on other FRS/GMRS radios. Press M to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save the code setting. Codes 39-99 are the standard codes that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. You can quickly reach the code you press M for a channel: 1. Press \ until the code starts to select the code. 3. Push to save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you want. Special Features Special Features Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes...
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.... All transmissions using code 0 or any other code are locked. You can turn the radio on one that interests you activate scan while your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to when you started to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator 20 Code combinations. If you . • Find someone in on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. Special Features Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press...
.... All transmissions using code 0 or any other code are locked. You can turn the radio on one that interests you activate scan while your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to when you started to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator 20 Code combinations. If you . • Find someone in on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. Special Features Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press...
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... located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to broadcasts by Environment Canada. Weather (Model T5950 Only) Weather (Model T5950 Only) Your radio can tune in to cover specific areas and service may be limited. Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off To turn off and then back on , press and hold ] for your radio in scan mode or for 3 seconds. The use of the...
... located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to broadcasts by Environment Canada. Weather (Model T5950 Only) Weather (Model T5950 Only) Your radio can tune in to cover specific areas and service may be limited. Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off To turn off and then back on , press and hold ] for your radio in scan mode or for 3 seconds. The use of the...
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... beeps turned on , press \. Turn off or temporarily disable them: 1. Press ] or [ to a transmitter and whether you are to select the channel. To turn them off the radio. 2. Because weather channels are indoors or outdoors. Weather (Model T5950 Only) Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 17). 1. After turning weather reception on . The current channel flashes. 2. To turn the keypad beeps on how close you are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. Turning...
... beeps turned on , press \. Turn off or temporarily disable them: 1. Press ] or [ to a transmitter and whether you are to select the channel. To turn them off the radio. 2. Because weather channels are indoors or outdoors. Weather (Model T5950 Only) Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 17). 1. After turning weather reception on . The current channel flashes. 2. To turn the keypad beeps on how close you are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. Turning...
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... transmitting. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tone feature. Alerts Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking. • To turn the radio on , press \ 3 times. Press ] or [ to 0 disables the call tones that you turn talk confirmation on, press and hold ] while you want to talk. Note: Setting the call tone to change and hear the call tone setting flashes and E displays...
... transmitting. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tone feature. Alerts Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking. • To turn the radio on , press \ 3 times. Press ] or [ to 0 disables the call tones that you turn talk confirmation on, press and hold ] while you want to talk. Note: Setting the call tone to change and hear the call tone setting flashes and E displays...
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... turn noise filtering off. 3. Alerts • To turn talk confirmation off, turn your radio off : 1. QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola T5700 Series and T5900 Series radios that has QT noise filtering turned on , or until F displays. 2. It is useful in places where there is scanning. To turn noise filtering on : 1. displays to turn QT noise filtering on or off and then back on the receiving radio...
... turn noise filtering off. 3. Alerts • To turn talk confirmation off, turn your radio off : 1. QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola T5700 Series and T5900 Series radios that has QT noise filtering turned on , or until F displays. 2. It is useful in places where there is scanning. To turn noise filtering on : 1. displays to turn QT noise filtering on or off and then back on the receiving radio...
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... transmission, all transmissions received on the channel and code you that your radio is useful in the same menu. 27 VibraCall® Alert (Models T5920 and T5950 Only) VibraCall is a vibrating alert that notifies you set. • To turn vibrating alerts on, press \ until i is displayed, then press ] to display Y. • To turn vibrating alerts off, press [ until < is displayed in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the...
... transmission, all transmissions received on the channel and code you that your radio is useful in the same menu. 27 VibraCall® Alert (Models T5920 and T5950 Only) VibraCall is a vibrating alert that notifies you set. • To turn vibrating alerts on, press \ until i is displayed, then press ] to display Y. • To turn vibrating alerts off, press [ until < is displayed in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the...
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...; 8 Weather Channels • Keypad Lock 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) (Model T5950 only) Prevents your home • • Motorola Quality Shock, drop, and temperature tested to be • Low Battery Alert range. 14 channels ensure available in all possible combinations while your settings from being GMRS channels feature Receive NOAA weather bulletins. Easy to read your settings 38 standard codes plus 61 Use of this warranty prior to purchase, please ask your group's channel and code by NOAA's National Weather Service...
...; 8 Weather Channels • Keypad Lock 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) (Model T5950 only) Prevents your home • • Motorola Quality Shock, drop, and temperature tested to be • Low Battery Alert range. 14 channels ensure available in all possible combinations while your settings from being GMRS channels feature Receive NOAA weather bulletins. Easy to read your settings 38 standard codes plus 61 Use of this warranty prior to purchase, please ask your group's channel and code by NOAA's National Weather Service...
