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Contents Contents Safety and General Information 2 FCC Licensing Information 10 Getting Started 11 Turning On/Off Your Radio 11 Installing Batteries 11 NiMH Battery Installation 12 AA Alkaline Battery Installation 12 Battery Meter 13 Battery Life 13 Battery Drop-In Charging ...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 ...
Contents Contents Safety and General Information 2 FCC Licensing Information 10 Getting Started 11 Turning On/Off Your Radio 11 Installing Batteries 11 NiMH Battery Installation 12 AA Alkaline Battery Installation 12 Battery Meter 13 Battery Life 13 Battery Drop-In Charging ...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 ...
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... button. Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way...
... button. Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way...
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... ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian... 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...
... ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian... 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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...FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, and are not using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to electromagnetic... For a list of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are at www.Motorola.com. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note...
...FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, and are not using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to electromagnetic... For a list of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are at www.Motorola.com. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note...
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... Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that a minimum separation of a radio must be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Any use of 6 inches (15... Medical Technology Association recommends that is sensitive to suspect that interference is turned ON. • Not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the...
... Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that a minimum separation of a radio must be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Any use of 6 inches (15... Medical Technology Association recommends that is sensitive to suspect that interference is turned ON. • Not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the...
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... the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Air bags inflate with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Other Medical Devices If you in the air bag deployment area... interfere with some hearing aids. Operational Warnings For Vehicles with great force. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may be able to assist you use of radios in the area where you may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to determine if it is placed in obtaining this ...
... the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Air bags inflate with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Other Medical Devices If you in the air bag deployment area... interfere with some hearing aids. Operational Warnings For Vehicles with great force. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may be able to assist you use of radios in the area where you may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to determine if it is placed in obtaining this ...
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..., such as "Intrinsically Safe." If a damaged antenna comes into contact with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use in such areas as grain, dust, or metal powders, ... area with your skin, a minor burn can cause an explosion or fire resulting in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7...
..., such as "Intrinsically Safe." If a damaged antenna comes into contact with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use in such areas as grain, dust, or metal powders, ... area with your skin, a minor burn can cause an explosion or fire resulting in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7...
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...-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio outside the country where it was intended to be prohibited. FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your... Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services ...
...-CALL-FCC 1-888-225-5322 Or: http://www.fcc.gov Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio outside the country where it was intended to be prohibited. FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information Your... Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services ...
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...11 Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Weather Vibra-Call Channel Indicator Installing Batteries VOX/Hands-free use with or without accessories Some radio packages include a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, or you would like to obtain the battery, the charger or the... Rechargeable Upgrade Kit, please contact place of the radio clockwise to turn the radio OFF. If you may use . The radio chirps and displays all feature icons that your radio has available for approximately one second. Turn the Knob counterclockwise to use 4...
...11 Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Weather Vibra-Call Channel Indicator Installing Batteries VOX/Hands-free use with or without accessories Some radio packages include a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, or you would like to obtain the battery, the charger or the... Rechargeable Upgrade Kit, please contact place of the radio clockwise to turn the radio OFF. If you may use . The radio chirps and displays all feature icons that your radio has available for approximately one second. Turn the Knob counterclockwise to use 4...
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... push the battery up , and the charge contacts are facing the bottom of the radio away from the battery door. • Slide and lift the battery door off . • Position the battery with the Motorola Logo side up and into the battery compartment to fit tightly into place. • Slide and ...snap the cover back into place. These cells provide 22 hours of radio use . based upon 5/5/90 duty cycle. • Push the Ribbed ...
... push the battery up , and the charge contacts are facing the bottom of the radio away from the battery door. • Slide and lift the battery door off . • Position the battery with the Motorola Logo side up and into the battery compartment to fit tightly into place. • Slide and ...snap the cover back into place. These cells provide 22 hours of radio use . based upon 5/5/90 duty cycle. • Push the Ribbed ...
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... Started Battery Meter The battery meter located in order to protect the rechargeable battery. NiMH/Alkaline % 100-85 85-25 25-10 Final 10 The radio will power off when the voltage drops below a pre-determined level in the upper left corner of Scan, VOX, Weather and other features may reduce... lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Battery Type AA Alkaline (High Capacity) Two-way Use* 22 Hours Motorola NiMH Battery-pack 13 Hours *Two-way Use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time.
... Started Battery Meter The battery meter located in order to protect the rechargeable battery. NiMH/Alkaline % 100-85 85-25 25-10 Final 10 The radio will power off when the voltage drops below a pre-determined level in the upper left corner of Scan, VOX, Weather and other features may reduce... lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Battery Type AA Alkaline (High Capacity) Two-way Use* 22 Hours Motorola NiMH Battery-pack 13 Hours *Two-way Use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time.
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Note: The battery can be charged while inside the radio or separately. The battery's silver contacts must face down and the Motorola Logo must face the front of the radio facing toward you. The light on any flat surface and provides drop-in charging convenience. • Connect Plug-in Charger and Drop-In ... front of Charger. Note: Allow up to 10 hours for the battery to reach full charge. 14 Plug-in Charger will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. Getting Started Battery Drop-In Charging Tray The Drop-In Charging Tray can be placed on the Plug-in Charger Pin Drop...
Note: The battery can be charged while inside the radio or separately. The battery's silver contacts must face down and the Motorola Logo must face the front of the radio facing toward you. The light on any flat surface and provides drop-in charging convenience. • Connect Plug-in Charger and Drop-In ... front of Charger. Note: Allow up to 10 hours for the battery to reach full charge. 14 Plug-in Charger will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. Getting Started Battery Drop-In Charging Tray The Drop-In Charging Tray can be placed on the Plug-in Charger Pin Drop...
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Talk Range Operating Optimal Range Flat, open areas • Outdoor 16 Medium Range Buildings or trees • Outdoor Also near residential buildings Minimal Range Dense foliage or mountains • Outdoor Also inside some buildings • Indoor Operating Your T7400 Note: The microphone is located on the front of your radio, please refer to the diagram on page 18. • Press and hold . • Talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. • When you're finished talking, release . While transmitting, the red indicator light located above the display, glows.
Talk Range Operating Optimal Range Flat, open areas • Outdoor 16 Medium Range Buildings or trees • Outdoor Also near residential buildings Minimal Range Dense foliage or mountains • Outdoor Also inside some buildings • Indoor Operating Your T7400 Note: The microphone is located on the front of your radio, please refer to the diagram on page 18. • Press and hold . • Talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. • When you're finished talking, release . While transmitting, the red indicator light located above the display, glows.
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... the volume, transmit , send a Call Tone , and monitor (Long Press). • To unlock, press for three seconds. Operating Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you can also help you to listen to all activity on a Channel to tell whether the Channel... is moving out of range. 17 Lock • To avoid accidentally changing radio operation, press for three seconds. When the keypad is locked you press a front button (except and ). The Backlight turns Off automatically five ...
... the volume, transmit , send a Call Tone , and monitor (Long Press). • To unlock, press for three seconds. Operating Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you can also help you to listen to all activity on a Channel to tell whether the Channel... is moving out of range. 17 Lock • To avoid accidentally changing radio operation, press for three seconds. When the keypad is locked you press a front button (except and ). The Backlight turns Off automatically five ...
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...On is the Default setting. 18 "Roger" Beeps will be disabled as you turn Button Beeps Off. To turn Button Beeps back On, turn the radio Off and then back On again while you finish transmitting. Now, whenever you release , you let your friends know you have finished talking by pressing... holding . If the person you are talking to does not hear the talk confirmation tone, you can enable it beeps unless you turn On your radio. It's like saying "Roger" or "Over" and lets others know you have finished talking. Button Beeps Every time you press and hold . Operating "Roger" ...
...On is the Default setting. 18 "Roger" Beeps will be disabled as you turn Button Beeps Off. To turn Button Beeps back On, turn the radio Off and then back On again while you finish transmitting. Now, whenever you release , you let your friends know you have finished talking by pressing... holding . If the person you are talking to does not hear the talk confirmation tone, you can enable it beeps unless you turn On your radio. It's like saying "Roger" or "Over" and lets others know you have finished talking. Button Beeps Every time you press and hold . Operating "Roger" ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...21 Press to select the code. 3. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Note: Your radio will only communicate with radios set the code for superior interference protection. Changing your Radio's Settings Changing your Radio's Settings Setting the Channel • Turn radio On. • To set, press once ...to choose the Channel. • Press to flash. 2. Codes 39-99 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Note: The red indicator light above the display flashes every second when the Channel is in use. Setting the Interference Eliminator Code ...
...21 Press to select the code. 3. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Note: Your radio will only communicate with radios set the code for superior interference protection. Changing your Radio's Settings Changing your Radio's Settings Setting the Channel • Turn radio On. • To set, press once ...to choose the Channel. • Press to flash. 2. Codes 39-99 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Note: The red indicator light above the display flashes every second when the Channel is in use. Setting the Interference Eliminator Code ...
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..., or you may choose . Setting the Call Tone Your radio can transmit different individual call tones. The radio plays a sample of allow you to scroll through the available call tones to other radios in your Call Tone: • Turn radio On. • Press 3 times as you scroll through ...them . Once selected, press to transmit the Call Tone to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for each individual Call tone as needed to display: . • You...
..., or you may choose . Setting the Call Tone Your radio can transmit different individual call tones. The radio plays a sample of allow you to scroll through the available call tones to other radios in your Call Tone: • Turn radio On. • Press 3 times as you scroll through ...them . Once selected, press to transmit the Call Tone to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for each individual Call tone as needed to display: . • You...
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...resume Scan Nuisance Delete If Scan continuously stops on the Channel which was selected before you activated Scan. to scroll through Channels. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on the one that Channel and Code and you can talk to the person(s) transmitting without having to ... undesired Channel, hold press or key for the next active Channel in on that you don't want, briefly press scanning for 23 Changing your Radio's Settings Scanning By using , you can monitor Channels and Codes for transmissions and lock in the Scan List. You can start talking. •...
...resume Scan Nuisance Delete If Scan continuously stops on the Channel which was selected before you activated Scan. to scroll through Channels. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on the one that Channel and Code and you can talk to the person(s) transmitting without having to ... undesired Channel, hold press or key for the next active Channel in on that you don't want, briefly press scanning for 23 Changing your Radio's Settings Scanning By using , you can monitor Channels and Codes for transmissions and lock in the Scan List. You can start talking. •...
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...short delay between when you activated Scan. Note: There is the Channel your radio was set to when you start talking and when the radio transmits. Hands-Free Use/VOX With Compatible VOX Accessories • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of purchase.... Changing your Home Channel. You cannot Nuisance Delete your Radio's Settings 2 seconds. Radio will temporarily remove the undesired Channel from being scanned. To order accessories, please contact the point of audio accessory firmly...
...short delay between when you activated Scan. Note: There is the Channel your radio was set to when you start talking and when the radio transmits. Hands-Free Use/VOX With Compatible VOX Accessories • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of purchase.... Changing your Home Channel. You cannot Nuisance Delete your Radio's Settings 2 seconds. Radio will temporarily remove the undesired Channel from being scanned. To order accessories, please contact the point of audio accessory firmly...