Giant Electronics MAABJ FRS & GMRS Radio User Manual T5025 R

Giant Electronics Ltd FRS & GMRS Radio T5025 R

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MA SeriesKEM-ML35900Safety and General InformationImportant Information on Safe and Efficient OperationRead This Information Before Using Your Radio.The information provided in this document supersedes the generalsafety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.Transmit and Receive ProcedureYour two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To controlyour exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to thefollowing procedure:• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.• To receive calls, release the PTT button.• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radiogenerates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting(in terms of measuring standards compliance).Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyYour Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energyexposure standards and guidelines:• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code ofFederal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(ICNIRP) 1998.• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of HumanExposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in theFrequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation oflimitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagneticfields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz”.To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure humanexposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within theguidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to thefollowing procedures.Portable Radio Operation and EME ExposureAntenna CareUse only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments coulddamage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding theantenna affects its effective range.Body-Worn OperationTo maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposureguidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmittingalways place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clipholder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RFexposure guidelines.If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal useposition, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) from your body when transmitting.Data OperationIf applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with orwithout an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna atleast one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.Approved AccessoriesFor a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site atwww.motorola.com.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityNote: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible toelectromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and2. This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.FacilitiesTo avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct youto do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipmentthat is sensitive to external RF energy.AircraftWhen instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard anaircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicableregulations per airline crew instructions.Medical Devices – PacemakersThe Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that aminimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between ahandheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendationsare consistent with the independent research by andrecommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People with pacemakers should:• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from theirpacemaker when the radio is turned ON.• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potentialfor interference.• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspectthat interference is taking place.Medical Devices – Hearing AidsSome digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids.In the event of such interference, you may want to consult yourhearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.Medical Devices – OtherIf you use any other personal medical device, consult themanufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequatelyshielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you inobtaining this information.Safety and General Use While DrivingCheck the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in thearea where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use yourradio while driving, please:• Give full attention to driving and to the road.• Use hands-free operation, if available.• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call ifdriving conditions so require.The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiringconcentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair yourability to safely participate in such activities. Always use technologysafely.For More InformationFor further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119(U.S.), or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com or visit us on theInternet at www.motorola.com.Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in theair bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If aportable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the airbag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and causeserious injury to occupants of the vehicle.Potentially Explosive AtmospheresTurn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualifiedshould be used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove,install or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting inbodily injury or even death.Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred toabove include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel orchemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air containschemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) andany other area where you would normally be advised to turn off yourvehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres areoften—but not always—posted.Blasting Caps and AreasTo avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off yourradio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area,or in areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs andinstructions.Operational CautionsAntennasDo not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If adamaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burncan result.BatteriesAll batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such asburns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete anelectrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care inhandling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside apocket, purse or other container with metal objects.Exercise care when removing batteries. Do not use sharp orconductive tools to remove either of these batteries.FCC Licensing InformationYour Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service(GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations ofthe Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requiresthat all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio licensebefore operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, pleasevisit the FCC’s Web site at wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=hometo source form 605 and 159, which includes all the instructions youwill need.If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you havequestions, please use the following contact information:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola mayvoid the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radioand should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements,transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under thesupervision of a person certified as technically qualified to performtransmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile andfixed services as certified by an organization representative of theuser of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component(crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipmentauthorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.You can find the label with the FCC ID in the battery compartment.Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended tobe distributed is subject to government regulations and may beprohibited.®User’s GuideTalking and ListeningTo communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the samechannel.1. To talk, press and hold .2. When you are finished talking, release .For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away fromyour mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not coverthe microphone while talking.Note: This radio does not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Tocommunicate with radios that use Interference Eliminator Codes,the Interference Eliminator Code must be set to 0.Talk RangeYour radio is designed to maximize performance and improvetransmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.Monitor ButtonUse this feature to see if there is anyone on the channel you haveselected.1. Short press three times to check for the channel activity.2. When you finish listening, press to confirm or tocontinue set up.Note: Monitor will time out after five seconds if or is notpressed.Push-to-Talk Timeout TimerTo prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radioemits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if youpress for 60 continuous seconds.Menu OptionsSelecting the ChannelYour radio has 22 channels.1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes.2. Press or and select a channel.3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.Channels and FrequenciesTransmitting Call TonesTo transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel asyour radio, press .Note: To receive the call tone, radios that use InterferenceEliminator Codes must be set to 0.MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU Special FeaturesLow Battery AlertWhen battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically afterreleasing .Talk Confirmation ToneYour radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It islike saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you are finishedtalking.ScanEasily finds your group’s channel by searching all channels foractivity.1. Press twice until and flashing Y or – displays.2. Press eitheruntil Y displays to turn scanning onuntil – displays to turn scanning off3. Press to confirm.When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and youhear the transmission. To respond, press within 5 seconds.MENU Display Screen GuideNumbers for Channel,Volume level—Scan —VolumeContinued on backMA SeriesControl ButtonsCall TonePush-to-TalkMicrophoneON/OFF - MenuScrollSpeakerMENU Getting StartedInstalling the BatteriesEach radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries and beeps when thebatteries are low.1. Turn the radio off.2. Use a coin to wedge the battery cover open.3. Insert the three AAA alkaline batteries with andpolarity as shown inside.4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.Removing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries1. Turn the radio off.2. Use a coin to wedge the battery cover open.3. Gently remove each battery by easing each battery outindividually.4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.Notes• Exercise care when removing AAA batteries. Do not use sharpor conductive tools to remove these batteries.• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extendedperiods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may causepermanent damage to your radio.Turning Your Radio On and Off1. To turn on, press and hold until a channel number appearsand the radio beeps.2. To turn off, press and hold until the display goes blank.Setting the Volume1. Press the to increase or to decrease the volume. Thevolume level flashes and “V” displays.Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to anuncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.MENU MENU For a fax:Contact theFax-0n-DemandsystemFor mail service:Call the FCC FormsHotlineIf you havequestions aboutthe FCC License:Call the FCC1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM(3676)1-888-CALL-FCC(225-5322)Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13467.6875 MHz FRS3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS 14467.7125 MHz FRS4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750 MHz GMRS6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000 MHz GMRS7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250 MHz GMRS8 467.5625 MHz FRS 19 462.6500 MHz GMRS9 467.5875 MHz FRS 20 462.6750 MHz GMRS10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS11 467.6375 MHz FRS 22 462.7250 MHz GMRSThe MA Series is approved for use in the US only.
Products CoveredProducts and Accessories asdefined above, unless otherwiseprovided for below.1. Consumer Two-Way RadioAccessories.2. Products and Accessoriesthat are Repaired orReplaced.Length of CoverageOne (1) year from the date ofpurchase by the first consumerpurchaser of the product unlessotherwise provided for below.1. Ninety (90) days from thedate of purchase by the firstconsumer purchaser of theproduct.2. The balance of the originalwarranty or for ninety (90)days from the date returnedto the consumer, whicheveris longer.ExclusionsNormal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair andreplacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excludedfrom coverage.Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered bythis limited warranty.Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improperoperation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such asphysical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of theproduct resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extremeheat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercialpurposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usageor conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola orGiant International Ltd., are excluded from coverage.Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defectsor damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded orcertified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheralequipment are excluded from coverage.Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damagesresulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someoneother than Motorola, Giant International Ltd. or its authorizedservice centers, are excluded from coverage.Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbersor date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b)broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatchedboard serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorolabranded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure ofProducts or Accessories due to any communication service orsignal you may subscribe to or use with the Products orAccessories is excluded from coverage.WarrantyConsumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased inthe United States.What Does this Warranty Cover?Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant InternationalLtd. warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios thatoperate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Servicethat it manufactures (“Products”), the Motorola branded or certifiedaccessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures(“Accessories”) to be free from defects in materials andworkmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s)outlined below. This limited warranty is a consumer’s exclusiveremedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Productsand Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd., andpurchased by consumers in the United States, which areaccompanied by this written warranty:Who is covered?This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and isnot transferable.What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,replace or refund the purchase price of any Products orAccessories that does not conform to this warranty. We may usefunctionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned ornew Products, Accessories or parts.How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?To obtain service or information, please call:USA Two-Way Radios1-800-638-5119giantintl@callcenter.comFor Accessories, please call the telephone number designatedabove for the product with which they are used.You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products orAccessories at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) acopy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof ofpurchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name ofyour service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of theinstallation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) youraddress and telephone number.What Other Limitations Are There?ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATIONTHE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THEDURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESSLIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THECONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALLMOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHERIN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGESIN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ORACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUEOR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OROTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS ORACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BEDISCLAIMED BY LAW.Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation orexclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation onthe length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations orexclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from stateto state or from one jurisdiction to another.Patent and Copyright InformationManufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., officiallicensee for this product. Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and otherMotorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc.and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and theStylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.All other product or service names are the property of theirrespective owners. ©Motorola, Inc. 2010. All rights reserved.Please contact customer service at 1-800-638-5119 or e-mail us atgiantintl@callcenter.com for questions/comments, warranty, supportor service related to this product.MA Series

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