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RF Exposure and Product Safety Instructions for Portable Two-Way Radios General Populated and Uncontrolled Environments.
ATTENTION:
Before using this radio, refer to the important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable Standards and Regulations.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Motorola Two-Way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standard and guidelines:
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:
Note: RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits:
Two-way Radio Operation
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices – Pacemakers, Defibrillators or other Implanted Medical Devices
Persons with pacemakers, Implantable cardioverterdefibrillators (ICDs) or other active implantable medical devices (AIMD) should:
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Use of Communication Devices While Driving
Always check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the areas where you drive.
For Vehicle With Air Bags
Refer to the vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring. Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe". Do not remove, install or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note:The areas with potentially explosive atmosphere referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often – but not always posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted "Turn off two-way radios". Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become hot.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
Save these Instructions
Your Motorola Solutions radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please visit the FCC website at wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605 and 159, which includes all the instructions you will need. If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have questions, please use the following contact information:
For a fax: Contact the Fax-OnDemand system | For mail service: Call the FCC Forms Hotline | If you have questions about the FCC License: Call the FCC |
1-202-418-0177 | 1-800-418-FORM (3676) | 1-888-CALL-FCC (225-5322) |
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions may void the user authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Waterproof
This radio is waterproof to IP-67 standards. It will withstand submersion under up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. The radio is resistant to water, rain, and splashes only when the battery cover and headset accessory port are sealed. Open the battery compartment door or headset port cover only when the radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only.
The charging base and AC adaptor are not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a dry location. Do not place wet radios into the charging base.
This radio floats with the included NiMH battery (800mAh). It may not float with other batteries.
Installing the Batteries
Each radio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low. Installing the NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack
Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing the PTT button (Low Battery Alert).
Battery Capacity Maintenance
Using the Micro-USB Charger
The micro-USB charger is a handy port that allows you to conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack.
Note:
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
To Remove
Turning your Radio On and Off
Press and hold the Mode Switch/Power button to turn the radio On or Off.
Setting the Volume
From any mode, by first press on either or it will trigger volume changing and showing the current value.
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while talking.
Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
Power Boost
To boost the power of your radio to high power, press the top portion of the PTT button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can conserve the energy of your battery by pushing the lower part of the PTT button to use less power.
Note: If you are on an FRS only channel (see "Channels and Frequencies") the radio will only use low power when either portion of the PTT button is pressed.
Monitor Button
Pressing and holding Scan/Monitor button for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press Scan/Monitor button to check for activity on the current channel before you talk.
Push-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 the PTT button for 60 continuous seconds.
Mode Button
By pressing "mode" button, the user will be seamlessly switching between two-way and weather mode. When radio is in two-way mode, will be shown. When radio is in weather mode, will be shown. Corresponding setting and information will be shown on the LCD.
Selecting the Channel
Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table on overleaf for details).
Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are standard analog codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled.
To set the code for a channel:
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
Note: On a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes, the code must be set to 0 to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for "no tone, no code" on the display of your radio.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. Your radio has 20 call tones from which to choose.
To set a call tone:
To transmit your call tone to other radios set up to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press Call Tone button.
Note: Setting the call tone to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)
Transmission is initiated by speaking into the microphone of the radio instead of pushing the PTT button.
L3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
L2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
L1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
Note:There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is completed.
VibraCallTM Alert
VibraCallTM is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message on the channel and code you set.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you are finished talking.
Dual Watch Mode
Enables you to scan the current channel and another channel alternately.
To set another channel and start Dual Watch.
Emergency Alert Mode
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of your need for urgent help. T6XX series radios will operate in an automatic "hands-free" emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert. T6XX series radios in your group will automatically advance the speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emittedfrom your own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your group. After the 8 second alert, any spoken words or incidental sounds at your end will be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds. For the 30 second duration of Emergency Alert mode, T6XX series radio controls and buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency message.
Note: All Motorola Talkabout EM, MJ, MR, MT, MU, T4XX and T6XX series radios (except for model T400) are fully compatible with the Emergency Alert feature. Radios other than EM, MJ and MR series can receive the emergency alert signal, but will not respond with adjusted volume settings, locked controls or a warbling alert tone. Users of other radio models set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code will hear a steady tone for 8 seconds followed by the voice transmission for 22 seconds.
The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency. Motorola Solutions is not responsible if there is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.
Built-in LED Flashlight
Press the Flashlightbutton to cycle between OFF, RED Light, WHITE Light and then back to OFF again.
The Flashlight will turn off when you press the Flashlight button if the RED Light is left on for more than 3 seconds.
The Flashlight will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of nonactivity if the battery level is below 50%.
Note: Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery power.
Water Sensor
When your radio is dropped into water, the WHITE LED flashlight will be activated to help you locate and retrieve your radio.
The water sensors are located near the base of the radio. It may accidentally trigger the WHITE LED if you place your radio on a wet surface. Keep the sensors dry and press the torch light button to reset and turn off the flashlight.
Keypad Lock
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
Scanning Channels
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning (basic and advanced) to make your search more effective. The basic scan mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as you have set them (or with the default code value of 1). The "Advanced Scan" mode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any code in use and use that code value temporarily for that channel.
Priority is given to the "home channel", that is, the channel (and Interference Eliminator Code) your radio is set to when you start the scan. This means the initial channel (and code settings) is scanned more often than the other 21 channels and your radio will respond quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
To start Scanning:
To start Advanced Scanning
Scanning Notes:
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weather Radio. You can listen to a weather channel (see "Weather Channels and Frequencies" table for details) or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications. Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts and other information 24 hours a day.
Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local weather office for frequency and details or visit www.weather.gov/nwr in the US to view the appropriate transmitter for your area. The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by the National Weather Service of NOAA, nor does the use of the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by Environment Canada.
Entering Weather Mode
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information.
Note:When the weather channel is activated, either manually or after receiving an alert, and no buttons are pressed for 5 minutes, the weather mode will automatically revert back to two-way mode.
As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or outdoors. Because weather channels are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. Weather Alert will not function while actively transmitting or receiving in two-way mode.
Weather Channels and Frequencies
Weather Channel | Frequency | Weather Channel | Frequency |
WX1 | 162.550 MHz | WX7 | 162.525 MHz |
WX2 | 162.400 MHz | WX8 | 161.650 MHz |
WX3 | 162.475 MHz | WX9 | 161.775 MHz |
WX4 | 162.425 MHz | WX10 | 161.750 MHz |
WX5 | 162.450 MHz | WX11 | 162.000 MHz |
WX6 | 162.500 MHz |
USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay
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 | 462.5750 MHz | GMRS |
6 | 462.6875 MHz | GMRS/FRS | 17 | 462.6000 MHz | GMRS |
7 | 462.7125 MHz | GMRS/FRS | 18 | 462.6250 MHz | GMRS |
8 | 467.5625 MHz | FRS | 19 | 462.6500 MHz | GMRS |
9 | 467.5875 MHz | FRS | 20 | 462.6750 MHz | GMRS |
10 | 467.6125 MHz | FRS | 21 | 462.7000 MHz | GMRS |
11 | 467.6375 MHz | FRS | 22 | 462.7250 MHz | GMRS |
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