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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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...document supersedes the general safety information in terms of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J 2 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. Transmitting 50% of the... time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (...
...document supersedes the general safety information in terms of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J 2 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. Transmitting 50% of the... time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (...
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...8226; 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 ...EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Holding the antenna affects the effective range. 3 Safety and General Information • American National ...
...8226; 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 ...EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Holding the antenna affects the effective range. 3 Safety and General Information • American National ...
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... when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorolasupplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for electro- 4 magnetic compatibility. Use of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting. ...Data Operation If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines,...
... when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorolasupplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for electro- 4 magnetic compatibility. Use of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting. ...Data Operation If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines,...
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...opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, turn off your radio in any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. 5 Aircraft When...a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be in accordance with the independent research by, and recommendations of a radio must be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. Any use of the U.S. Medical Devices - These recommendations are consistent with applicable regulations per airline crew...
...opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so, turn off your radio in any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. 5 Aircraft When...a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be in accordance with the independent research by, and recommendations of a radio must be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. Any use of the U.S. Medical Devices - These recommendations are consistent with applicable regulations per airline crew...
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... be propelled with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in obtaining this information. Your physician may ...you drive. Other Medical Devices If you use of radios in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to occupants of your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention ...the use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of the vehicle. 6 If a portable radio is adequately shielded from RF energy. Safety and General Information Medical Devices -
... be propelled with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in obtaining this information. Your physician may ...you drive. Other Medical Devices If you use of radios in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to occupants of your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention ...the use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of the vehicle. 6 If a portable radio is adequately shielded from RF energy. Safety and General Information Medical Devices -
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...remove, install, or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7 Note: The areas with blasting operations, turn off two-way radio." If a damaged antenna comes into contact with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted:..., a minor burn can cause an explosion or fire resulting in such areas as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Areas with your vehicle engine. Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use in bodily injury or even death. Sparks...
...remove, install, or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 7 Note: The areas with blasting operations, turn off two-way radio." If a damaged antenna comes into contact with potentially explosive atmospheres are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted:..., a minor burn can cause an explosion or fire resulting in such areas as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Areas with your vehicle engine. Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use in bodily injury or even death. Sparks...
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...1-800-418-3676 1-888-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 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 is subject to government regulations and may be made only by or under the supervision of...
...1-800-418-3676 1-888-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 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 is subject to government regulations and may be made only by or under the supervision of...
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...the battery, the charger or the Rechargeable Upgrade Kit, please contact place of the radio clockwise to use 4 AA Alkaline batteries. The radio chirps and displays all feature icons that your radio has available for approximately one second. Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Weather Vibra.../Hands-free use with or without accessories Some radio packages include a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, or you would like to turn the radio OFF. If you may use . Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Knob Display Normal Menu Mode Getting Started ...
...the battery, the charger or the Rechargeable Upgrade Kit, please contact place of the radio clockwise to use 4 AA Alkaline batteries. The radio chirps and displays all feature icons that your radio has available for approximately one second. Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Weather Vibra.../Hands-free use with or without accessories Some radio packages include a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, or you would like to turn the radio OFF. If you may use . Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Knob Display Normal Menu Mode Getting Started ...
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.... based upon 5/5/90 duty cycle. • Push the Ribbed Latch on 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 the charge contacts are facing the bottom of the battery into the... radio and push the battery up and into the battery compartment to fit tightly into place. • Slide...
.... based upon 5/5/90 duty cycle. • Push the Ribbed Latch on 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 the charge contacts are facing the bottom of the battery into the... radio and push the battery up and into the battery compartment to fit tightly into place. • Slide...
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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 ...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...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.
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 ...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...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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...Tray with the front of Charger. 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. Getting Started Battery Drop-In Charging Tray The Drop-In Charging Tray ...can be placed on the Plug-in Charger will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. The light on any...
...Tray with the front of Charger. 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. Getting Started Battery Drop-In Charging Tray The Drop-In Charging Tray ...can be placed on the Plug-in Charger will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. The light on any...
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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. 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
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can also help you determine when a radio is locked you can still adjust the volume, transmit , send a Call Tone , and monitor (Long Press). • To unlock, press for three seconds. When the ... all activity on a Channel to tell whether the Channel is currently in use. Monitor allows you last pressed a front button. Operating Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you will see . • The Lock Feature locks , and , and Scan functions. Now you press a front button...
can also help you determine when a radio is locked you can still adjust the volume, transmit , send a Call Tone , and monitor (Long Press). • To unlock, press for three seconds. When the ... all activity on a Channel to tell whether the Channel is currently in use. Monitor allows you last pressed a front button. Operating Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you will see . • The Lock Feature locks , and , and Scan functions. Now you press a front button...
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... you have finished talking. Now, whenever you release , you let your friends know you press and hold . To turn Button Beeps Off, turn your radio On while you have finished talking by pressing and holding . If the person you are talking to does not hear the talk confirmation tone, you... press and hold . "Roger" Beeps will be disabled as you turn On your radio. Note: To toggle the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding as the Default Setting. Button Beeps Every time you press a button...
... you have finished talking. Now, whenever you release , you let your friends know you press and hold . To turn Button Beeps Off, turn your radio On while you have finished talking by pressing and holding . If the person you are talking to does not hear the talk confirmation tone, you... press and hold . "Roger" Beeps will be disabled as you turn On your radio. Note: To toggle the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding as the Default Setting. Button Beeps Every time you press a button...
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....6250 GMRS Primary 4 19 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...
....6250 GMRS Primary 4 19 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...
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Changing your Radio's Settings Changing your Radio's Settings Setting the Channel • Turn radio On. • To set the code for superior interference protection. Setting the Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice ...to choose the Channel. • Press to exit this menu. Press to select the code. 3. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 39-99 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Press or to save the code setting. 21 Press until the code starts to the same...
Changing your Radio's Settings Changing your Radio's Settings Setting the Channel • Turn radio On. • To set the code for superior interference protection. Setting the Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice ...to choose the Channel. • Press to exit this menu. Press to select the code. 3. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 39-99 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Press or to save the code setting. 21 Press until the code starts to the same...
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... choose from and you can alert the group that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Once selected, press to transmit the Call Tone to other radios in your group so you can also turn Call Tones Off by selecting Call Tone . Setting the Call Tone Your... through them . You can quickly reach the code you want to talk to them . 22 • The default is set on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that you want . An extended press of of each individual Call tone as needed to display: . • You can press and...
... choose from and you can alert the group that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Once selected, press to transmit the Call Tone to other radios in your group so you can also turn Call Tones Off by selecting Call Tone . Setting the Call Tone Your... through them . You can quickly reach the code you want to talk to them . 22 • The default is set on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that you want . An extended press of of each individual Call tone as needed to display: . • You can press and...
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... it stops on an undesired Channel, hold press or key for the next active Channel in the Scan List. If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio will resume. Advanced Scan If Scan stops on a Channel that you don't want, briefly press scanning for 23 to that Channel and Code... transmit on the Channel which was selected before you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed Channels and is talking during your Radio's Settings Scanning By using , you can monitor Channels and Codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you can start talking. ...
... it stops on an undesired Channel, hold press or key for the next active Channel in the Scan List. If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio will resume. Advanced Scan If Scan stops on a Channel that you don't want, briefly press scanning for 23 to that Channel and Code... transmit on the Channel which was selected before you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed Channels and is talking during your Radio's Settings Scanning By using , you can monitor Channels and Codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you can start talking. ...
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...VOX operation can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice 24 Radio will temporarily remove the undesired Channel from being scanned. This will display: . • Lower radio volume BEFORE placing accessory on head or in ear. • To transmit, speak into ... the point of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Microphone and 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....
...VOX operation can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice 24 Radio will temporarily remove the undesired Channel from being scanned. This will display: . • Lower radio volume BEFORE placing accessory on head or in ear. • To transmit, speak into ... the point of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Microphone and 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....