Motorola TALKABOUT KEM-ML36100 - MC Series Manual

Control Buttons

Display Screen Guide

- Battery Meter

- Noise Filtering

- Channel Power Indicator

- Hands-Free (VOX)

- Lock

- Talk Confirmation Tone (Roger Beep)

- Scan

Getting Started

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 NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up and remove the cover.
3. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag (do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries

1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up and remove the cover.
3. Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

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 (Low Battery Alert).

Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)

1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Gently remove the NiMH battery.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Removing the Three AA Batteries

1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Gently remove each battery by easing each battery out individually.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Notes

• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.

Using the Battery Charger

The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.

1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2. Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.
5. When charging the battery charger, the red light on the charger base will glow continuously.

Notes

• The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged.
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• Turn radio off while in charging tray.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.

To Remove

1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.

Turning Your Radio On and Off

Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.

1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features that are enabled.

Setting the Volume

Press and hold for three seconds while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level.

1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.

1. To talk, press and hold .
2. When you are finished talking, release .

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.

Monitor Button

Pressing and holding 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 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 for 60 continuous seconds.

Menu Options

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 for details.)

1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. The current channel flashes.
2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.
3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up.

Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code

Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. 0 is the off position, no codes are enabled.

To set the code for a channel

1. Press until the code starts to flash.
2. Press or to select the code.
3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.

You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.

An extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference Codes rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.

Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for "no tone, no code" and OFF will flash on your radio's display.

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 5 call tones.

To set a call tone

1. With the radio on, press three times until the current call tone setting (0 - 5 ) flashes and CA displays.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.

To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .

Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.

Q_T Noise Filtering

The Q_T noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement parks or ski resorts.

Note: Q_T noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.

To turn Q_T noise filtering on or off

1. Press until displays.
2. Press or until Y displays to turn noise filtering on, or until – displays to turn noise filtering off.
3. Press to confirm your selection.

To transmit to a radio that has Q_T noise filtering turned on

1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio.
2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the Q_T noise filter on the receiving radio.
3. Press and speak normally.

Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the Q_T noise filter.

Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone

Your radio will transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you are finished talking.

1. To turn Talk Confirmation off, press and hold while you turn your radio on. The Talk Confirmation call tone will not display.
2. To turn Talk Confirmation back on, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding . The Talk Confirmation call tone will be displayed.

Use With Accessories (PTT)

You can use optional headset accessories. MC Series radios are compatible with PTT accessories. VOX headsets will require use of the radios button to talk.

Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or shop.giantintl.com.

Special Features

Keypad Lock

To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:

1. Press and hold until displays.
2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked.

To unlock the radio, press and hold until is no longer displayed.

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.

To start Scanning

1. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code combinations.
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel and code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission.
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five seconds after the end of the transmission.
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds after the end of any received activity.
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.

Scanning Notes:

1. If you press while the radio is scrolling through inactive channels, the transmission will be on the "home channel", that is, the channel (and Interference Eliminator Code) your radio was set to when you started the scan. Scanning will resume five seconds after the end of your transmission. You may press the key to stop scanning at any time.
2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing or .
3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission, you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and holding or for three seconds. You may remove more than one channel in this way.
4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio off and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning mode by pressing .
5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for one transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set that detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected code.

Channels and Frequencies