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... Buttons 15 Operating 16 Talk Range 16 Accessing the Backlight 17 Lock 17 Monitor 17 "Roger" Beeps/Talk Confirmation Tone ........18 Button Beeps 18 Changing your Radio's Settings 21 Setting the Channel 21 Setting the Interference Eliminator Code ......21 Push To Talk Time Out Timer 22 Setting the Call Tone 22 Scanning 23 Advanced Scan 23 Hands-free Use (VOX/iVOX 24 Setting the Sensitivity Level 25 Using Accessories 26 Ear-piece with Push-To-Talk Microphone ......26 Ear-piece with Boom Microphone 26 Weather 27 Setting the Weather Channels...
... Buttons 15 Operating 16 Talk Range 16 Accessing the Backlight 17 Lock 17 Monitor 17 "Roger" Beeps/Talk Confirmation Tone ........18 Button Beeps 18 Changing your Radio's Settings 21 Setting the Channel 21 Setting the Interference Eliminator Code ......21 Push To Talk Time Out Timer 22 Setting the Call Tone 22 Scanning 23 Advanced Scan 23 Hands-free Use (VOX/iVOX 24 Setting the Sensitivity Level 25 Using Accessories 26 Ear-piece with Push-To-Talk Microphone ......26 Ear-piece with Boom Microphone 26 Weather 27 Setting the Weather Channels...
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...NOT 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 --- Limits of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Safety and...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." Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
...NOT 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 --- Limits of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Safety and...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." Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
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... turn off two-way radio." Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7 If a damaged antenna comes into contact with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off your skin, a minor burn can cause an explosion or fire resulting in such areas. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries...
... turn off two-way radio." Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7 If a damaged antenna comes into contact with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off your skin, a minor burn can cause an explosion or fire resulting in such areas. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries...
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... maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as technically qualified to operate this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to have the document faxed or mailed, or have questions, please use the following contact information. Replacement of those services. FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is...
... maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as technically qualified to operate this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to have the document faxed or mailed, or have questions, please use the following contact information. Replacement of those services. FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is...
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... radio chirps and displays all feature icons that your radio has available for approximately one second. Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Weather Vibra-Call Channel Indicator Installing Batteries VOX/Hands-free use . Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Knob Display Normal Menu Mode Getting Started Keypad Lock Hi/Lo Power Battery Meter Quick-Talk T7400 Display icon when the switch is powered ON Turn Knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use with or without accessories Some radio packages include a rechargeable...
... radio chirps and displays all feature icons that your radio has available for approximately one second. Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Weather Vibra-Call Channel Indicator Installing Batteries VOX/Hands-free use . Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Knob Display Normal Menu Mode Getting Started Keypad Lock Hi/Lo Power Battery Meter Quick-Talk T7400 Display icon when the switch is powered ON Turn Knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use with or without accessories Some radio packages include a rechargeable...
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... level in the upper left corner of Scan, VOX, Weather and other features may reduce Battery Life. 13 Getting Started Battery Meter The battery meter located in order to protect the rechargeable battery. Battery Life The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Note: Use of the display indicates how much battery power you have. When the battery meter flashes; , the radio chirps after releasing and every 5 minutes.
... level in the upper left corner of Scan, VOX, Weather and other features may reduce Battery Life. 13 Getting Started Battery Meter The battery meter located in order to protect the rechargeable battery. Battery Life The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Note: Use of the display indicates how much battery power you have. When the battery meter flashes; , the radio chirps after releasing and every 5 minutes.
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Control Buttons Indicator Light Use to Talk/Exit a menu Use to Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory cover/flap Control Buttons Use (power) to Turn power On/Off and Adjust volume Use and to scroll through menu settings/ Change Channels Use to Turn Scan On/Off Use to Scroll through menus Lock the keypad (when held down & not in menu) Microphone 15
Control Buttons Indicator Light Use to Talk/Exit a menu Use to Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory cover/flap Control Buttons Use (power) to Turn power On/Off and Adjust volume Use and to scroll through menu settings/ Change Channels Use to Turn Scan On/Off Use to Scroll through menus Lock the keypad (when held down & not in menu) Microphone 15
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... adjust the volume, transmit , send a Call Tone , and monitor (Long Press). • To unlock, press for three seconds. The Backlight turns Off automatically five seconds after you will see . • The Lock Feature locks , and , and Scan functions. Monitor allows you press a front button (except and ). Operating Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you to listen to all activity on a Channel...
... adjust the volume, transmit , send a Call Tone , and monitor (Long Press). • To unlock, press for three seconds. The Backlight turns Off automatically five seconds after you will see . • The Lock Feature locks , and , and Scan functions. Monitor allows you press a front button (except and ). Operating Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you to listen to all activity on a Channel...
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... hear the talk confirmation tone, you finish transmitting. Button Beeps Every time you press a button on the front of your radio, it by transmitting a "Roger" Beep tone. It's like saying "Roger" or "Over" and lets others know you have finished talking. Note: To toggle the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding as the Default Setting. "Roger" Beeps will be disabled as you turn On your radio. To turn Button Beeps...
... hear the talk confirmation tone, you finish transmitting. Button Beeps Every time you press a button on the front of your radio, it by transmitting a "Roger" Beep tone. It's like saying "Roger" or "Over" and lets others know you have finished talking. Note: To toggle the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding as the Default Setting. "Roger" Beeps will be disabled as you turn On your radio. To turn Button Beeps...
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Frequency and Code Charts The charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are useful when using Motorola Talkabout two-way radios with other GMRS and FRS radios. Frequency and Code Charts T7400 Channel Code Display Transmit Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Power Frequency (Watts) (MHz) Description 1 0-99 462.5625 2 0-99 462.5875 3 0-99 462.6125 4 0-99 462.6375 5 0-99 462.6625 6 0-99 462.6875 7 0-99 462.7125 8 0-99 467.5625 9 0-...
Frequency and Code Charts The charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are useful when using Motorola Talkabout two-way radios with other GMRS and FRS radios. Frequency and Code Charts T7400 Channel Code Display Transmit Frequency (MHz) Transmit Receive Power Frequency (Watts) (MHz) Description 1 0-99 462.5625 2 0-99 462.5875 3 0-99 462.6125 4 0-99 462.6375 5 0-99 462.6625 6 0-99 462.6875 7 0-99 462.7125 8 0-99 467.5625 9 0-...
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Frequency and Code Charts T7400 Channel 19 20 21 22 Code Display 0-99 0-99 0-99 0-99 Transmit Frequency (MHz) 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 Transmit Power (Watts) 2 2 2 2 Receive Frequency (MHz) 462.6750 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 Description GMRS Primary 5 GMRS Primary 6 GMRS Primary 7 GMRS Primary 8 Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Channel Frequency (MHz) Weather Channel WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 162.550 162.400 162.475 163.425 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 Frequency (MHz) 162.450 162.500 162.525 162.275 20
Frequency and Code Charts T7400 Channel 19 20 21 22 Code Display 0-99 0-99 0-99 0-99 Transmit Frequency (MHz) 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 Transmit Power (Watts) 2 2 2 2 Receive Frequency (MHz) 462.6750 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 Description GMRS Primary 5 GMRS Primary 6 GMRS Primary 7 GMRS Primary 8 Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Channel Frequency (MHz) Weather Channel WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 162.550 162.400 162.475 163.425 WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8 Frequency (MHz) 162.450 162.500 162.525 162.275 20
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... each channel using this procedure. Changing your Radio's Settings Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to on , or you to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Setting the Call Tone Your radio can transmit different individual call tones to other radios in your Call Tone: • Turn radio On. • Press 3 times as you scroll through the Interference Eliminator Codes rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want . To set your...
... each channel using this procedure. Changing your Radio's Settings Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to on , or you to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Setting the Call Tone Your radio can transmit different individual call tones to other radios in your Call Tone: • Turn radio On. • Press 3 times as you scroll through the Interference Eliminator Codes rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want . To set your...
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..., scanning will transmit on a Channel that channel and displays its Channel and Code. Advanced Scan If Scan stops on the Channel which was selected before you activated Scan. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on the one that Channel and Code and you can find someone in the Scan List. You can monitor Channels and Codes for 23 Changing your scan. You don't have to set a new Channel or Code, the radio just resets itself temporarily to switch Channels by...
..., scanning will transmit on a Channel that channel and displays its Channel and Code. Advanced Scan If Scan stops on the Channel which was selected before you activated Scan. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on the one that Channel and Code and you can find someone in the Scan List. You can monitor Channels and Codes for 23 Changing your scan. You don't have to set a new Channel or Code, the radio just resets itself temporarily to switch Channels by...
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Changing your Home Channel. Note: There is the Channel your radio was set to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice 24 Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox) You can be disabled by pressing again. Hands-Free Use/VOX With Compatible VOX Accessories • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of purchase. To order accessories, please contact the point of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Microphone and to receive, stop talking. • VOX operation can use the iVox feature to when...
Changing your Home Channel. Note: There is the Channel your radio was set to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice 24 Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox) You can be disabled by pressing again. Hands-Free Use/VOX With Compatible VOX Accessories • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of purchase. To order accessories, please contact the point of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Microphone and to receive, stop talking. • VOX operation can use the iVox feature to when...
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... up quiet voices. • Press 4 times as needed to display . Turn the radio off . To turn off iVox, turn the radio off . 2. Turn the radio on , the radio detects your voice and transmits when you start talking and the radio transmits. 25 To temporarily disable iVox, press . Setting Sensitivity Level Adjusting your Radios Settings activation (VOX) accessories. displays. 3. Changing your radio's Sensitivity Level helps minimize the possibility of , , or by using or : = High Sensitivity, for quiet...
... up quiet voices. • Press 4 times as needed to display . Turn the radio off . To turn off iVox, turn the radio off . 2. Turn the radio on , the radio detects your voice and transmits when you start talking and the radio transmits. 25 To temporarily disable iVox, press . Setting Sensitivity Level Adjusting your Radios Settings activation (VOX) accessories. displays. 3. Changing your radio's Sensitivity Level helps minimize the possibility of , , or by using or : = High Sensitivity, for quiet...
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... weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr in the US or www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio in scan mode or for two-way communications. Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited. To turn off, press and hold for 3 seconds, or turn weather reception on . 27 The use...
... weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr in the US or www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio in scan mode or for two-way communications. Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited. To turn off, press and hold for 3 seconds, or turn weather reception on . 27 The use...
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...-way mode, will display. If you activate Weather Alert and return to select Y (ON). Weather Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 19). 1) After turning weather reception on , press twice. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. 28 The current channel flashes. 2) Press or to a transmitter and whether you are to select the channel. Because weather channels...
...-way mode, will display. If you activate Weather Alert and return to select Y (ON). Weather Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 19). 1) After turning weather reception on , press twice. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. 28 The current channel flashes. 2) Press or to a transmitter and whether you are to select the channel. Because weather channels...
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..., replace or recharge batteries. Shared Channel or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use in a pocket or on a Channel Limited talk range 30 Try This: Reposition or replace Alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom No power Message not transmitted Hearing other noises or conversation on a belt decreases range. Change location of sight to body such as you transmit. Wearing radio close to improve transmission. Check for clear line of radio. Make sure is set. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is...
..., replace or recharge batteries. Shared Channel or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use in a pocket or on a Channel Limited talk range 30 Try This: Reposition or replace Alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom No power Message not transmitted Hearing other noises or conversation on a belt decreases range. Change location of sight to body such as you transmit. Wearing radio close to improve transmission. Check for clear line of radio. Make sure is set. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Message not Received Heavy static or intereference Keypad locked Low batteries Cannot activate VOX Try This: Confirm radios have the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings. Troubleshooting Radios are too far apart or obstacles interfering with transmission. Make sure is unlocked. Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere -- Make sure keypad is NOT being pressed while trying to Setting Sensitivity Level on page 20. 31 Radios are too close...
Troubleshooting Symptom Message not Received Heavy static or intereference Keypad locked Low batteries Cannot activate VOX Try This: Confirm radios have the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings. Troubleshooting Radios are too far apart or obstacles interfering with transmission. Make sure is unlocked. Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere -- Make sure keypad is NOT being pressed while trying to Setting Sensitivity Level on page 20. 31 Radios are too close...
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... their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2004. • 22 Channels (8 GMRS, 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) GMRS channels feature increased power for longer range. 14 channels ensure backward compatibility with FRS two-way radios. • 99 Interference Eliminator Codes 38 standard codes plus 61 exclusive digital codes for superior interference protection. • QT Noise Filter Filters out unwanted transmissions in heavy radio traffic areas. • VibraCall® Alert Privately alerts you of an incoming call. • Handsfree Use (iVOX/VOX) Voice...
... their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2004. • 22 Channels (8 GMRS, 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) GMRS channels feature increased power for longer range. 14 channels ensure backward compatibility with FRS two-way radios. • 99 Interference Eliminator Codes 38 standard codes plus 61 exclusive digital codes for superior interference protection. • QT Noise Filter Filters out unwanted transmissions in heavy radio traffic areas. • VibraCall® Alert Privately alerts you of an incoming call. • Handsfree Use (iVOX/VOX) Voice...
