Giant Electronics MRCEE Two Way Radio with GMRS, FRS, and Weather Band Rx User Manual Layout 1
Giant Electronics Ltd Two Way Radio with GMRS, FRS, and Weather Band Rx Layout 1
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User Manual
MR355
KEM-PK14190-94
Safety and General Information
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
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:
• 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 radio
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in
terms of measuring standards compliance).
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical
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 Human Exposure
to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency 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 of
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields
in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz”.
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth
in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.
Portable Radio Operation and 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.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the
antenna affects its effective range.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
guidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always
place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip holder, holster,
case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved
accessories may exceed 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 the radio held in the normal use position,
ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your
body when transmitting.
Data Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an
accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one inch
(2.5 cm) from the body.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at
www.motorola.com.
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:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IC Canada
The term "IC:" before the equipment certification number only signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their
pacemaker when the radio 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 radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Medical Devices – 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.
Medical Devices – Other
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.
Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area
where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio 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 if driving
conditions so require.
The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to
safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.
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 Atmospheres
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.
For More Information
For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
and Canada), or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com or visit us on the
Internet at www.motorola.com.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres 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—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains— touch
exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical
circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other
container with metal objects.
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or
conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric
shock.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather
than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC
receptacle.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire
and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure
that:
• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.
• The extension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and
16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9. The supply cord of the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada)
or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com.
FCC Licensing Information
Your Motorola 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’s Web site 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:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void
the user’s 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.
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Removing the Three AA Alkaline 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 alkaline 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 (Optional Accessory)
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 in the battery charger, the red light on the charger
base will glow continuously.
Using the mini-USB Charging Connector
The mini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to
conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative to
charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk stand
using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used while
traveling.
Available mini-USB charging options (Optional Accessories):
1. Wall travel charger
2. Vehicle charger
3. Mini-USB computer cable
If using a computer, the computer must be turned on.
This and other accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
shop.giantintl.com.
1. Plug your mini-USB cable or charger into a power source as is
appropriate for your accessory.
2. Plug the cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your radio.
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
4. The LED indicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the
battery is charging.
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 from the charger within 16
hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will be
extended.
• Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able to
transmit a message if the battery is completely empty . Allow
time for the battery to charge to 1 bar before attempting to
transmit a message.
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
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.
Power Boost
To boost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of the
button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can
conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the lower part of the
button to use less power.
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:If you are on an FRS only channel (see Channels and Frequencies
table) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the
is pressed.
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 plus 8 repeater 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.)
1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5
watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts
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. Your radio has 121 Interference
Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the 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:
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
Code 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 10 call tones
from which to choose, including 5 animal sounds and 5 regular call tones.
To set a call tone:
1. Press three times until the current call tone setting flashes and
appears.
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.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for
any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.
1. Press until appears on the display. The current setting
On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to select On or Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
Display Screen Guide
Numbers for Channel,
Call Tone
Numbers for Codes
MR350 / MR355 LCD LINE ART
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— Battery Meter
— Channel Power
Indicator
(see Menu Options)
— Lock
— Talk Confirmation
Tone (Roger Beep)
— Noise Filtering
— Repeater Channels
— On/Off for each
feature
— Scan
— Vibrate
— Call Tone,
Keypad Tone
— Weather Alert
— Hands-Free Use
Without
Accessories
— Hands-Free Use
With Accessories
Continued on back
MR355
Control Buttons
MR350 / MR355 LCD LINE ART
MR350R Radio line drawing
Volume
Push to Talk
(High)
Push to Talk
(Low)
Microphone
Call Tone
Scroll/Weather
Mini-USB
Charging Port
Emergency Alert
LED Indicator
Accessory Jack
Flashlight Button
Scan/Monitor
Menu/Lock
Flashlight LED
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 (Optional Accessory)
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 NiMH 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. (The
ribbon should be underneath the battery pack and should wrap
around the right side of the pack for easy removal.)
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. (The ribbon should be underneath the AA alkaline batteries
and should wrap around the right side of the batteries.)
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. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to
the radio.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
For a fax:
Contact the
Fax-0n-Demand
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)
Two-Way Radio
User’s Guide
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FRS / GMRS SIMPLEX CHANNELS
Channel Service Description Frequency (MHz)
1 GMRS/FRS 462.5625
2 GMRS/FRS 462.5875
3 GMRS/FRS 462.6125
4 GMRS/FRS 462.6375
5 GMRS/FRS 462.6625
6 GMRS/FRS 462.6875
7 GMRS/FRS 462.7125
8 FRS 467.5625
9 FRS 467.5875
10 FRS 467.6125
11 FRS 467.6375
12 FRS 467.6625
13 FRS 467.6875
14 FRS 467.7125
15 GMRS 462.5500
16 GMRS 462.5750
17 GMRS 462.6000
18 GMRS 462.6250
19 GMRS 462.6500
20 GMRS 462.6750
21 GMRS 462.7000
22 GMRS 462.7250
Hands-Free Use With Accessories ( )
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional
headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voice and transmits when you speak.
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For
more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
shop.giantintl.com.
1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port.
2. Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating . Lower the volume
before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
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.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in Mode
Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of
unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up
soft voices.
1. Press until VOX and the level setting (1 - 3) appear on the
display.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to the
last chosen sensitivity level.
QTNoise Filtering
The QTnoise-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: QTnoise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
To turn QTnoise filtering on or off:
1. Press until displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.
To transmit to a radio that has QTnoise 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 QTnoise 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 QTnoise filter.
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.
1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed. The
current setting will flash.
2. Press or to change the setting to On/Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key
tone each time a button is pushed.
1. Press until appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press either or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to confirm or to continue set up.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
• Transmit timeout alert tone
• Call tone
• Low battery alert tone or
• The transmitted talk confirmation tone
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.
1. With the radio on, press until the appears. The current setting
On/Off flashes.
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to set or to quit menu mode.
Special Features
Emergency Alert Mode
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your
group of your need for urgent help. MR series radios will operate in an
automatic “hands-free” emergency control mode for a total of 30
seconds after activating the Emergency Alert. MR 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
emitted from 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, MR series radio controls and
buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency message.
1. Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3 seconds.
2. Release the button after the LED Indicator glows red and the alert tone
begins to sound. There is no need to continue to hold the Emergency
Alert button or use PTT for your message to be transmitted.
3. After the alert tone ends you may speak into the microphone. Your
voice or incidental sounds will be transmitted. The LED indicator will
continue to glow for the duration of the 22 second period.
4. After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk Confirmation
Tone and the LED Indicator will extinguish. Operation then returns to
normal two-way mode.
Note: All Motorola Talkabout EM, MJ, and MR series radios are fully
compatible with the Emergency Alert feature. Radios other than EM, MJ,
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.
Warning: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event
of an actual emergency. Motorola is not responsible if there is no
response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.
Built-in Flashlight
Press and hold the flashlight button to turn and keep the light on. The
switch functions as a momentary control for the light.
Note: Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery power.
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.
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 setting) 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:
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.
To start Advanced Scanning:
1. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to “zero” or OFF.
2. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the display, and
the radio will begin to scroll through the channels. No Interference
Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.
3. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or NO
code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any
Interference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party will be
detected and displayed.
4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five
seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will transmit using
the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.
5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds
after the end of any received activity.
6. 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”. 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.
Weather Receiver
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment
Canada Weatheradio.
You can listen to a weather channel (see “Weather Channels and
Frequencies” table below) 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 or
www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio in Canada to view the appropriate
transmitter for your area.
The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied
endorsement by NOAA’s National Weather Service, nor does the use of the
Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by
Environment Canada.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press and hold for 3 seconds.
2. To turn off, press or turn the radio off and then back on.
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current
channel flashes.
2. Press or to select the appropriate channel with good
reception in your area.
3. Press to save the weather channel setting.
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.
1. After turning weather reception on, press twice. On/Off displays.
2. Press or to select On/Off. If you activate Weather Alert and
return to two-way mode, will display.
3. Press to save the Weather Alert setting.
4. Press to return 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.
Products Covered
Products and Accessories as
defined above, unless
otherwise provided for below.
1. Consumer Two-Way Radio
Accessories.
2. Products and Accessories
that are Repaired or
Replaced.
Length of Coverage
One (1) year from the date of
purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the product unless
otherwise provided for below.
1. Ninety (90) days from the
date of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.
2. The balance of the original
warranty or for ninety (90)
days from the date returned
to the consumer, whichever
is longer.
Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded
from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below
80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by
this limited warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the
product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,
extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like,
extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for
commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to
abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the
fault of Motorola or Giant International Ltd., are excluded from
coverage.
Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defects
or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or
certified Products or Accessories or other peripheral equipment
are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages
resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,
maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone
other than Motorola, Giant International Ltd. or its authorized
service centers, are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers
or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b)
broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched
board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola
branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of
Products or Accessories due to any communication service or
signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or
Accessories is excluded from coverage.
Warranty
Consumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in
the United States or Canada.
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International
Ltd. warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios that
operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service
that it manufactures (“Products”), the Motorola branded or certified
accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures
(“Accessories”) to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s)
outlined below. This limited warranty is a consumer’s exclusive
remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products
and Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd., and
purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are
accompanied by this written warranty:
Who is covered?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is
not 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 or
Accessories that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or
new Products, Accessories or parts.
What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES
IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE
OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR
ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE
DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on
the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state or from one jurisdiction to another.
Patent and Copyright Information
Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official
licensee for this product. Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and other
Motorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc.
and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and the
Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. ©Motorola, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.
Please contact customer service at 1-800-638-5119 or e-mail us at
giantintl@callcenter.com for questions/comments, warranty, support
or service related to this product.
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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
Channels and Frequencies
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?
To obtain service or information, please call:
USA Two-Way Radios Canada Two-Way Radios
1-800-638-5119 1-800-638-5119
giantintl@callcenter.com giantintl@callcenter.com
For Accessories, please call the telephone number designated
above for the product with which they are used.
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or
Accessories at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a
copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of
purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of
your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of the
installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your
address and telephone number.
GMRS DUPLEX REPEATER CHANNELS
Channel TX (MHz) RX (MHz)
15 R 467.5500 462.5500
16 R 467.5750 462.5750
17 R 467.6000 462.6000
18 R 467.6250 462.6250
19 R 467.6500 462.6500
20 R 467.6550 462.6750
21 R 467.7000 462.7000
22 R 467.7250 467.7250