Motorola Solutions 89FT4950 Consumer Radio 462-467 MHz User Manual TALKABOUT TWO WAY RADIO T500 T600 SERIES

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TALKABOUT ® TWO-WAY RADIO

T500/T600 SERIES

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Caution

Before using this radio, read this booklet which contains

important operating instructions.

For information on product details, brochures, user manuals and

approved accessories. Please refer to

www.motorolasolutions.com.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

National and international regulations require manufacturers to

comply with the RF energy exposure limits for portable two-way

radios before they can be marketed. Your Motorola Solutions

two-way radio is designed, manufactured, and tested to comply

with all applicable national and international regulations for

human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control

Information and Operational Instructions for

General Population and Uncontrolled Environment

Use

For more information on what RF energy exposure is, see the

following websites:

• https://www.fcc.gov/

• http://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/en/

For additional information, see https://

www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/about/ company-overview/

corporate-responsibility/governance-and-policies/

wirelesscommunication-and-health-faqs.html.

FCC Licensing Information

For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions

furnished the user shall include the following or similar

statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the

manual:

Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Operating Instructions

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time. To transmit (talk),

press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls,

release the PTT button.

• Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of the face with

the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the

antenna) at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) away from the nose or lips.

Antenna should be kept away from the eye.

• When worn on the body, always place the radio in a

Motorola Solutions-approved clip, holder, holster, case, or

body harness for this product.

• DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is transmitting.

• 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.

• To ensure continued compliance with applicable RF

exposure limits, use only Motorola Solutions-approved,

supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and

accessories.

• For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved accessories,

please refer to your user manual or visit

www.motorolasolutions.com

Acoustic Safety

Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods

of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The

louder the volume of the radio, the sooner your hearing will be

affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes

undetectable at first, and can have a cumulative effect.

To protect your hearing, follow these precautions:

• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.

• Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.

• Turn down the volume before putting on a headset or

headphones.

• Limit the amount of time you use a headset or

headphones at high volume.

• When using the radio without a headset or headphones,

do not place the speaker of the radio directly against your

ear.

Medical Devices

If you use a personal medical device, such as a pacemaker or

hearing aid, 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.

Operational Warnings

The following explains the operational warnings:

For Vehicle With Air Bags

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas

Batteries

• Charge your battery using the approved Motorola

Solutions charger.

• Use the battery in accordance with its water and/or dust

Ingress Protection (IP) rating.

• Do not discard your battery into a fire.

• Do not replace the battery in any area labeled “Hazardous

Atmosphere”.

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise

attempt to change the form of your battery.

• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat

source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.

• Do not allow conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or

beaded chains to touch exposed battery terminals.

Repair

Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories

The Motorola Solutions communications equipment certified as

intrinsically safe by the approving agency (FM, UL, CSA,

CENELEC) is tested as a complete system which consists of the

listed agency approved portable, approved battery, and

approved accessories or options, or both. This approved

portable and battery combination must be strictly observed.

There must be no substitution of items, even if the substitute

has been previously approved with a different Motorola

Solutions communications equipment unit. approved

configurations are listed by the approving agency (FM, UL,

CSA, CENELEC).

The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label affixed to radio refers to

the intrinsically safe classification of that radio product, and the

approved batteries that can be used with that system. The

manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label

identifies the approved accessories and or options that can be

used with that portable radio unit. Using a non-Motorola

Solutions-intrinsically safe battery and/or accessory with the

Motorola Solutions-approved radio unit will void the intrinsically

safe approval of that radio unit.

European Union (EU) Waste of Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry

Canada’s License-exempt RSS’s per the following conditions:

• This device may not cause interference.

• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

• Changes or modifications made to this device, not

expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the

authority of the user to operate this equipment.

USA (FCC)/CANADA

According to FCC Part 95, FRS devices do not require a

license. Use of Motorola radio in Canada is subject to the rules

regulations in ISED RSS 210 and do not require a license.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola

Solutions may void the user authority granted by the FCC or

ISED to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply

with FCC or ISED 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 or ISED

equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC or ISED

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.

T500 Series

T600 Series

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 connector 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

connector.

WARNING: This radio floats with the included NiMH battery

(800 mAh). It may not float with other batteries.

If the radio has been submerged in water, shake the radio

briskly so that any water that is trapped inside the speaker

grill and microphone port can be removed. Otherwise, the

water will decrease the audio quality of the radio.

Installing the Batteries

Each radio can use either one NiMH rechargeable battery pack

or three AA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are

low.

Installing the NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

1. Turn the radio off.

2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining

screw on the battery door and open 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. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on

the battery cover.

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. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on

the battery cover.

Radio Battery Meter

The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full

to empty . When the radio has one bar left,

the radio chirps periodically or after releasing the PTT button

(Low Battery Alert).

Battery Capacity Maintenance

1. Charge the NiMH batteries once every 3 months when not

in use. After longer lapse, the start of charging in radio will

be delayed and can take up to 30 seconds.

2. Before placing the radio in storage, remove the battery.

3. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent

damage to your radio.

4. Store the NiMH batteries in temperature between -20 °C to

35 °C and in low humidity. Avoid damp conditions and

corrosive materials.

Using the Micro-USB Charger

The micro-USB charger is a handy port that allows you to

conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack.

1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.

2. Plug the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB charging

port on your radio. Connect the other end of the micro-

USB charger to wall power outlet.

3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 8 hours.

4. The battery meter on LCD will move to indicate the battery

is charging.

Note:

• 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.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

1. Attach the belt clip to the Talkabout plate at the back of the

radio until the clip clicks in place.

2. Attach the belt clip to pocket or belt strap until the clip

clicks in place.

To Remove

1. Push the release tab on top of the belt clip to release the

latch.

2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.

Turning your Radio On and Off

Press and hold the Mode Switch/Power button to turn the

radio On or 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. The radio is now in

Two-Way mode.

Setting the Volume

From any mode, by first press on either or it will trigger

volume changing and showing the current value.

1. Press to increase the speaker volume.

2. Press to decrease the speaker volume.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an

uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the

same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.

1. To talk, press and hold the PTT button. When transmitting,

icon blinks and is shown. If it is a high

power transmission, is shown. If it is a low power

transmission, is shown.

2. When you are finished talking, release the PTT button.

3. When receiving, icon blinks and is

shown. If it is a high power channel, is shown. If it is a

low power channel, is shown.

For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 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 5 ft 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 2 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.

Safety and General Information

Warning:

• Refer to 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.

Warning:

• Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in

a potentially explosive atmosphere could

result in a serious injury or death. You

should only use a certified Intrinsically Safe

radio in potentially explosive atmospheres.

• Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard

classified locations that may contain

hazardous gas, vapors, dusts, such as

fueling areas below decks on boats, fuel, or

chemical transferor storage facilities, and

areas where the air contains chemicals or

particles such as grain, dust, or metal

powders. Areas with potentially explosive

atmospheres are often, but not always,

posted.

• Turn off your radio prior to entering any area

with a potentially explosive atmosphere

unless it is a radio type specifically certified

for use in hazardous location areas.

• DO NOT remove, install, or charge batteries

in such areas, or remove or install

antennas. Sparks in a potentially explosive

atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire

resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Warning: 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 radio.”

Obey all signs and instructions.

W A R N I N G

Warning:

• Repairs to a Motorola Solutions intrinsically

safe radio product certified by, for example,

FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC, should only be

done at a location that has been audited

under the certifying body's repair and

service standard.

• Contact Motorola Solutions for assistance

regarding repairs and service of Motorola

Solutions intrinsically safe equipment.

A repair constitutes something done internally to

the unit that would bring it back to its original

condition. Items not considered as repairs are

those in which an action is performed on a unit

which does not require the outer casing of the unit

to be opened in a manner that exposes the

internal electrical circuits of the unit.

The European Union's WEEE directive requires

that products sold into EU countries must have

the crossed out trash bin label on the product (or

the package in some cases). As defined by the

WEEE directive, this cross-out trash bin label

means that customers and end-users in EU

countries should not dispose of electronic and

electrical equipment or accessories in household

waste. Customers or end-users in EU countries

should contact their local equipment supplier

representative or service centre for information

about the waste collection system in their country.

W A R N I N G

FCC Licensing Information

Control Buttons

Emergency Button

Accessory Port

Flashlight Button

(T600 series only)

Push-to-Talk

(High)

Push-to-Talk (Low)

Mode Switch/Power

Menu/Lock

Screen

Scan/Monitor

Call Tone

Volume/Scrol l

Micro-USB Charging

Port

Microphone

Speaker

Emergency Button

Accessory Port

Flashlight Button

Push-to-Talk

(High)

Push-to-Talk (Low)

Mode Switch/Power

Menu/Lock

Water Sensors

Flashlight LED Water Sensors

Screen

Microphone

Speaker

Scan/Monitor

Call Tone

Volume/Scroll

Micro-USB Charging

Port

Display Screen Guide

Mode Channel Battery (3 Battery Levels)

Weather Alert

Power (High-Low)

Vibracall [On/Off]

Call Tone [number]

IVOX

[OFF,L1,L2,L3]

VOX [L1,L2,L3]

Mute

Roger Tone [On/Off]

Keypad Tone [On/Off]

Quiet Charge [On/Off]

Dual Watch [On/Off]

Scan

Keypad Lock

Status (Transmit/

Receive)

Code Number (used for Call Tone and Speaker Volume)

On/Off

L0/L2/L2/L3 (used for VOX and Battery Save)

Getting Started

MODE

Talking and Listening

Menu Options

Two Way Mode

Channel (1-22)

Interference Eliminator Code (0-121)

Call Tone (1-20)

Hands Free (iVOX) (Off, L1,L2,L3)

Dual Watch Channel (1-22)

Dual Watch Interference

Eliminator Code (1-121)

VibraCall Alert (On/Off)

Keypad Tones (On/Off)

Talk Confirmation Tones (On/Off)

Menu Button

Two Way Mode

Weather Mode

Menu Button

Weather Channel (1-11)

Menu Button

Weather Alert (On/Off)

Menu Button

Mode Button

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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 W only and

all other channels are GMRS. (See the “Channels and

Frequencies” table on overleaf for details).

1. With the radio on, press Menu/Lock button until the

channel number starts to flash. When the radio is on a

0.5 W channel, display shows . When the radio is on a

1.5 W channel, display shows . The current channel

flashes.

2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.

3. Press the PTT button to save the channel setting or

Menu/Lock button 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 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 Menu/Lock button until the code starts to flash.

2. Press or to select the code.

3. Press the PTT button to save the code setting or

Menu/Lock button 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: 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:

1. Press Menu/Lock until appears. The current call

tone setting will flash.

2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.

3. Press the PTT button to set the new call tone or

Menu/Lock button to continue set up.

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 ( )

Transmission is initiated by speaking into the microphone of the

radio instead of pushing the PTT button.

1. Press Menu/Lock button until appears. The

current setting

(L1 – L3) will flash.

2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.

3. Press the PTT button to set or Menu/Lock button to

continue set up.

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.

1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press Menu/Lock button

until is displayed. The current setting will flash.

2. Press or to change the setting to On/Off.

3. Press the PTT button to confirm or Menu/Lock button

to continue set up.

Note: This feature does not exist on T500 series.

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 Menu/Lock button until appears. The current

setting On/Off will flash.

2. Press either or to turn On or Off.

3. Press the PTT button to confirm or Menu/Lock button

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 Menu/Lock button until the

appears. The current setting On/Off flashes.

2. Press or to turn On or Off.

3. Press the PTT button to set or to continue set up.

Dual Watch Mode

Enables you to scan the current channel and another channel

alternately.

To set another channel and start Dual Watch.

1. Press Menu/Lock until appears. The current call

tone setting will flash.

2. Press or to select the channel, then press .

3. Press or to select the code.

4. Press the PTT button to save the channel setting or

Menu/Lock button to continue set up.

5. The radio starts to Dual Watch.

Emergency Alert Mode

The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in

your group of your need for urgent help. T500/T600 series

radios will operate in an automatic “hands-free” emergency

control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the

Emergency Alert. T500/T600 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, T500/T600 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 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.

4. After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk

Confirmation Tone. Operation then returns to normal

two-way mode.

Note: All Motorola Solutions Talkabout EM, MJ, MR, MT, MU,

T400, T500, and T600 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.

Built-in LED Flashlight

Press the Flashlight button 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 non-

activity if the battery level is below 50%.

Note: Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery

power. This feature does not exist on T500 series.

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.

Note: This feature does not exist on T500 series.

Keypad Lock

To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:

1. Press and hold Menu/Lock button 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.

3. To unlock the radio, press and hold Menu/Lock button

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 two 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:

1. Briefly press the Scan/Monitor button. 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 the

PTT button within five seconds after the end of the

transmission.

4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels 5

seconds after the end of any received activity.

5. To stop scanning, briefly press the Scan/Monitor

button.

To start Advanced Scanning

1. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to “zero” or OFF.

2. Briefly press the Scan/Monitor button. 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 the

PTT button within 5 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 5

seconds after the end of any received activity.

6. To stop scanning, briefly press the Scan/Monitor

button.

Scanning Notes:

1. If you press the PTT button while the radio is scrolling

through inactive channels, the transmission will be on the

“home channel”. Scanning will resume 5 seconds after the

end of your transmission. You may press the Scan/

Monitor button 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 3

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 turn back on, or exit and re-enter the

scanning mode by pressing Scan/Monitor button.

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 that code, exit scan and

set that detected code on that channel to permanently use

the detected code.

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 Weather Radio logo provide an

endorsement or implied endorsement by Environment

Canada.

Entering Weather Mode

1. From two-way mode, press Mode Switch/Power

button to enter weather mode .

Setting the Weather Channel

Your radio receives weather frequencies:

1. In weather mode, press Menu/Lock button until

weather channel number flashes.

2. Press or to select the appropriate channel with

good reception in your area.

3. Press the PTT button to set or Menu/Lock button to

continue set up weather alert.

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. In weather mode press Menu/Lock button twice until

displays.

2. Press or to select On/Off.

3. Press the PTT button or Menu/Lock button to exit the

weather menu set up.

4. Press Mode Switch/Power button to return to two-way

mode. If you activate Weather Alert and return to two-way

mode will display.

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

USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay

MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the

Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Consumer Two-Way Radio Products and

Accessories purchased in the United States or

Canada

What Does this Warranty Cover?

Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola Solutions,

Inc. (“Motorola”) warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-

way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General

Mobile Radio Service (“Products”), the Motorola branded or

certified accessories sold for use with these Products

(“Accessories”) to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s)

outlined below. This limited warranty is the exclusive remedy of

a consumer, and applies as follows to new Products and

Accessories 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 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. do?

Motorola Solutions, Inc., at its option, will at no charge repair,

replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or

Accessories that do not conform to this warranty. We may use

functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or

new Products or Accessories.

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 consumers, and is provided in lieu of all other

warranties, express or implied. In no event shall Motorola

Solutions 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.

How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other

Information?

To obtain service or information, please call

USA and Canada Two-Way Radios

1-800-448-6686.

www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout

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 Motorola Solutions or a

Motorola Solutions 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.

For more information, please visit us at:

L3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments

L2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments

L1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments

WARNING: 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.

Special Features

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

Weather Receiver

MODE

Channel Frequency Max Power

Output Channel Frequency Max Power

Output

1 462.5625 MHz 2 W 12 467.6625 MHz 0.5 W

2 462.5875 MHz 2 W 13 467.6875 MHz 0.5 W

3 462.6125 MHz 2 W 14 467.7125 MHz 0.5 W

4 462.6375 MHz 2 W 15 462.5500 MHz 2 W

5 462.6625 MHz 2 W 16 462.5750 MHz 2 W

6 462.6875 MHz 2 W 17 462.6000 MHz 2 W

7 462.7125 MHz 2 W 18 462.6250 MHz 2 W

8 467.5625 MHz 0.5 W 19 462.6500 MHz 2 W

9 467.5875 MHz 0.5 W 20 462.6750 MHz 2 W

10 467.6125 MHz 0.5 W 21 462.7000 MHz 2 W

11 467.6375 MHz 0.5 W 22 462.7250 MHz 2 W

Channels and Frequencies

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Warranty

Products Covered Length Of Coverage

Products and

Accessories

as defined above, unless

otherwise provided for

below: One (1) year from the date of

purchase by the first consumer

purchaser of the product unless

otherwise provided for below.

Batteries

whose fully charged

capacity falls below 80% of

their rated capacity and

batteries that leak

Products and

Accessories

that are repaired or

replaced

The balance of the original

warranty or for ninety (90) days

from the date returned to the

consumer, whichever is longer.

Exclusions From Warranty Coverage

Normal Wear and Tear:

Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of Products or

Accessories due to normal wear and tear.

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

Products and Accessories 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

Solutions.

Use of Non-Motorola Solutions branded Products and

Accessories:

Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola

Solutions branded or certified products, accessories, software

or other peripheral equipment.

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

Solutions or its authorized service centers.

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

Solutions branded housings, or parts.

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.

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