Motorola MV11C (1 Channel) 2
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1. All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 07462. 1 through 38 Other users may be using channel change code If you are part of a group change the code on all radios SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS Problem Limited talk range Solution Steel concrete structures heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing the radio close to the body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range Change the location of the radio Radios are too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk range is up to 5 miles in clear unobstructed conditions See Section 5 2 for more information on talk range 5 1 Radio Care e To clean the radio housing wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water Don t use cleaners or solvents on the radio They can harm the body and leak inside causing permanent damage e Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint free cloth 5 2 Talk Range These radios can communicate at distances of up to 5 miles But range will decrease as the surroundings become more obstructive Buildings and vehicles as well as trees and heavy foliage will limit range Radio Range VHF UHF Maximum Range Outdoor Flat ground with no obstructions Up to 5 miles Up to 5 miles Medium Range Outdoor Near residential buildings Up to 2 miles Up to 2 miles Minimum Range Indoor Steel and concrete reinforced buildings Up to 150 000 sq ft Up to 250 000 sq ft Indoor
3. Multi level buildings Up to 8 floors Up to 20 floors Note The talk ranges above are averages based on field study using two watt radios Actual radio range may vary APPENDIX Frequency and Code Tables Appendix Frequency and Code Tables Radio Frequencies UHF models VHF models Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Number MHz Color Number MHz Color 1 464 5000 Brown 1 151 6250 Red 464 5500 Yellow 151 9550 Purple 2 467 7625 J 3 154 5700 Blue 4 467 8125 K 467 8500 Silver Star 467 8750 Gold Star 467 9000 Red Star 467 9250 Blue Star 154 6000 Green Your UHF radio is preset to these Your VHF radio is preset to these frequencies frequencies Channel 1 Frequency 2 Channel 1 Frequency 3 Channel 2 Frequency 8 Channel 2 Frequency 4 Channel 3 Frequency 5 Channel 3 Frequency 1 Channel 4 Frequency 6 Channel 4 Frequency 2 New FCC licensees should not use frequencies 467 7625 MHz J and 467 8125 MHz K Call 1 888 225 5322 with your questions that s the toll free number for the FCC s National Call Center SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS To program other Spirit radios to the same frequency or frequencies as your radio use the tables below to match frequency settings 1 Channel UHF models Frequency DIP switch positions MHz Color 1 2 3 4 464 5000 Brown Off Off On On 464 5500 Yellow On On Off Off 467 7625 J On On On On 467 8125 K Off Off Off Off 467 8500 Silver Star On
4. Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution 5 Troubleshooting Radio has no power Reposition or charge the battery pack Battery does not charge or last long enough If you re using the charger adapter make sure the plug is firmly connected into the jack and the light on the adapter glows indicating correct charging status If the desktop charger is used make sure the battery is positioned properly and the light on the tray is on The radio should be turned off when charging Charge time will be longer if it is left on Heavy use may require a spare battery or recharging Message not transmitted Make sure the Push To Talk button is completely pressed and the Transmit Light is on while you talk Insert reposition or charge the battery pack Message not received Confirm that the radios are set on the same channel and interference eliminator code settings See Chapter 3 and the Appendix Obstructions and operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication Change your location Check to make sure the radio is on and the volume is set to a comfortable listening level The code must be set to OFF on your radio to receive a message from a radio without code capability Make sure Push To Talk is not inadvertently being pressed on the receiving radio Hearing other conversations or noise on the radio Check that your interference eliminator code is set active settings are
5. code setting The radio beeps to indicate that it has exited programming and is ready for use NOTES To use this radio with other Motorola radios see the tables in the Appendix Code numbers with two digits 10 38 will be announced one zero to three eight You can only scroll forward when selecting frequency or code When you are changing frequency or code you cannot send messages The code setting applies to all channels You cannot select a different code for each channel For radio models with the scan feature The radio will sound a warning tone if you accidentally switch to the s position while programming See Chapter 4 for more information SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 4 Operation 4 1 Turning the Radio On or Off Turn the On Off Volume knob clockwise You ll hear a beep and see the Transmit Light flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on To turn the radio off turn the On Off Volume knob counterclockwise You will hear a click to indicate the radio is turned off 4 2 Adjust the Volume Hold the Monitor button down to listen to the audio level while rotating the On Off Volume knob Rotate the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease volume 4 3 Sending or Receiving Messages Check the channel activity by pressing the Monitor button You will hear static if the channel is clear to use Do not transmit if someone is talking on the channel 1 To send messages press th
6. frequencies can be monitored codes will not make your conversations private NOTE For compatibility with radios that do not have codes the radio can be set to Code Off in the programming mode See the following instructions NOTE To talk to others in your group all radios must be set to the same channel and code There are settings programmed into your radio for frequencies and codes If it is necessary to confirm settings or to change them for licensing purposes the radio will audibly guide you through a series of programming steps CHAPTER 3 Programming 3 2 To Change Frequency and Code Settings 3 2 1 1 CHANNEL MODELS 1 Hold the Push To Talk button down while turning the radio on turning the On Off Volume knob at the top of the radio The radio announces the current frequency setting For example it might say Frequency one 2 Press the Push To Talk button to scroll through frequencies The radio announces each frequency as you scroll For example it might say Two three 3 Release the Push To Talk when you ve reached the desired frequency 4 Press the Monitor button to select and save the new frequency setting The radio announces the current code setting For example it might say Code two nine 5 Press the Push To Talk button to scroll through the codes The radio announces each code as you scroll For example it might say three zero three one 6 Release
7. with normal use 5 sending messages 5 receiving messages and 90 in standby mode 2 6 Low Battery Alert When the battery is low the radio will beep e 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on e every 10 minutes in standby mode and e after release of the push to talk button Recharge the battery pack immediately to avoid interrupted use NOTE Remove the battery pack before storing your radio for extended periods Batteries may corrode over time if left in the radio and can cause permanent damage to your radio CHAPTER 2 Getting Started 2 7 Installing and Removing Batteries NOTE The radio must be off before installing or removing the battery 1 Push back both battery cover latches until you see the orange tabs 2 Slide the battery cover down and lift to remove see the first illustration below To replace or install the battery insert the battery pack with the arrows pointing toward the top of the radio see the second illustration below SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 3 Replace the battery cover and lock latches 4 To remove the battery first remove the cover Turn the radio over and tap the battery end of the radio against the palm of your hand The battery will drop into your hand see the illustration below NOTE Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack This will permanently damage the battery 2 8 Charging the Battery with the Charger Adapter NOTES To reduce the risk o
8. 8 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise been damaged in any way Do not disassemble the charger Incorrect reassembly can result in electric shock or fire Call Black Box if it needs to be repaired To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls does not reduce this risk 1 Turn the radio off 2 Lift the accessory cover and plug the charger adapter firmly into the small jack lower hole See the illustration below SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 3 Plug the charger into an electric outlet The light on the charger will glow continuously if charging properly 4 Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge 2 9 Charging the Battery with the 10 Hour Desktop Charger included with the MV24CVST WARNING Do not expose chargers to rain or snow Use of a non Motorola attachment can result in a risk of fire electric shock or personal injury To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
9. On On Off 467 8750 Gold Star Off Off Off On 467 9000 Red Star On Off Off Off 467 9250 Blue Star Off On On On 1 Channel VHF models Frequency DIP switch positions MHz Color si 2 3 4 151 6250 Red On On Off Off 151 9550 Purple Off Off On On 154 5700 Blue Off Off Off Off 154 6000 Green On On On On 2 Channel VHF models Channel 1 Channel 2 DIP switch positions Freq MHz Color Freq MHz Color Sl 2 3 4 151 6250 Red 154 6000 Green Off Off Off Off 151 6250 Red 154 5700 Blue Off On Off Off 151 6250 Red 151 9550 Purple Off Off On Off 154 6000 Green 154 5700 Blue Off On On Off APPENDIX Frequency and Code Tables 2 Channel UHF models Channel 1 Channel 2 DIP switch positions Freq MHz Color Freq MHz Color Sl 2 3 4 464 5500 Yellow 464 5000 Brown Off Off Off Off 467 7625 J 464 5000 Brown Off On Off Off 464 5500 Yellow 467 8125 K Off Off On Off 467 7625 J 467 8125 K Off On On Off 467 8500 Silver 467 8125 K Off Off Off On 464 5500 Yellow 467 9250 Blue Star Off On Off On 467 7625 J 467 9250 Blue Star Off Off On On 467 8500 Silver 467 9250 Blue Star Off On On On Code Table The code table is shown on the next page Your radio is preset to code 29 When reading the table keep these keys in mind D Down N A Not Available U Up X Either Up or Down None Interference eliminator code is off This lets you monitor all activity on the channel you are using SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS Spirit Radio Other
10. Spirit Radios Code Freq Code Freq DIP switch position No Hz No Hz Si S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 1 67 0 XZ 67 0 D D D D D D U U 2 71 9 XA 71 9 U D D D D D U U 3 74 4 WA 74 4 D D D D D U U U 4 77 0 XB 77 0 U U D D D D U U 5 79 7 WB 79 7 D D D D U D U U 6 82 5 YZ 82 5 U D D D D U U U 7 85 4 YA 85 4 D D D D U U U U 8 88 5 YB 88 5 U U D D D U U U 9 91 5 ZZ 91 5 D D D U D D U U 10 94 8 ZA 94 8 U D D OD U D U U 11 97 4 ZB 97 4 D D D U D U U U 12 100 0 1Z 100 0 U U D OD U D U U 13 103 5 1A 103 5 U D D D U U U U 14 107 2 1B 107 2 U U D D U U U U 15 110 9 2Z 110 9 U D D U D D U U 16 114 8 2A 114 8 U U D U D D U U 17 118 8 2B 118 8 U D D U D U U U 18 123 0 3Z 123 0 U U D U D U U U 19 127 3 3A 127 3 U D D U U D U U 20 131 8 3B 131 8 U U D U U D U U 21 136 5 4Z 136 5 U D D U U U U U 22 141 3 4A 141 3 U U D U U U U U 23 146 2 4B 146 2 U D U D D D U U 24 151 4 5Z 151 4 U U U D D D U U 25 156 7 5A 156 7 U D U D D U U U 26 162 2 5B 162 2 U U U D D U U U 27 167 9 6Z 167 9 U D U D U D U U 28 173 8 6A 173 8 U U U D U D U U 29 179 9 6B 179 9 U D U D U U U U 30 186 2 7Z 186 2 U U U D U U U U 31 192 8 7A 192 8 U D U U D D U U 32 203 5 M1 203 5 U U U U D D U U 33 210 7 M2 210 7 U D U U D U U U 34 218 1 M3 218 1 U U U U D U U U 35 225 7 M4 225 7 U D U U U D U U 36 233 6 M5 233 6 U U U U U D U U 37 241 8 M6 241 8 U D U U U U U U 38 250 3 M7 250 3 U U U U U U U U Off None None X Xx XX X XK X D lt BLACK BOX Copyright 1998 Black Box Corporation
11. V BLACK BOX ML MAY 1998 MU22CV HTN9025 MU22CVS HMN9038 MV11C HLN9897 MV24CVS HLN9898 MV24CVST Spirit M Series 2 Way Radios ss a LL LL CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com TRADEMARKS COPYRIGHT INFORMATION TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Motorola is a registered trademark of Motorola Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Copyright Information The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted Motorola programs Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under t
12. ance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards observe these procedures PORTABLE Two Way RADIOS e For handheld operation the radio should be held in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches away from the mouth and the antenna should be kept one to two inches from the head or body when transmitting e For body worn operation the antenna should be kept at least one inch from the body when transmitting SAFETY INFORMATION VEHICLE INSTALLED MOBILE Two Way RADIOS e Properly install antennas externally on the vehicle following recommended installation procedures e Transmit only when people inside or outside the vehicle are at least 1 to 3 feet away from the properly installed externally mounted antenna distance guidelines for the different power levels are summarized in the table below Rated power of Min distance of people vehicle mounted radio from transmitting antenna 7 to 15 watts 1 foot 16 to 50 watts 2 feet more than 50 watts 3 feet Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility e Turn your radio off in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy e Turn y
13. be available in all areas Under various U S state laws Ni Cad batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators Many retailers participate in the nation wide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RBRC program for nickel cadmium battery collection and recycling For the name of the retailer nearest your location call 1 800 8 BATTERY This number also provides access to other useful information for consumers businesses and governmental agencies concerning recycling options Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The design of your radio which generates radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy complies with the following national and international standards and guidelines e FCC Report and Order FCC 96 326 August 1996 e American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP 1986 e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNRP 1986 CENELEC Env 50166 11995E Human exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency 0 Hz to 10 kHz Env 50166 21995E Human exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency 10 kHz to 300 GHz Proceedings of SC211 8 1996 Safety Considerations for Human Exposure to EME s from Mobile Telecommunications Equipment MTE in the Frequency Range 30 MHz to 6 GHz EME Electromagnetic Fields To assure optimal radio perform
14. beveeds 24 e SCAM E EE A E E E E EES 25 46 Builtin VOX E E 26 5 Troubleshoot hien e tie E AE Een nt NT te 27 SAN Radi Car LR aa A a fr dt te a tetes dents dei 28 5 2 Talk Range sen hence ian nn ach eens 28 Appendix Frequency and Code Tables ccceccsccecsscssseesssessessesssseseseesseseeseeeees 29 FCC INFORMATION NI CAD BATTERY RECYCLING FCC Licensing Information Your radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission FCC The FCC requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment Application for your FCC license is made on FCC Form 600 and schedules D E and G To have the forms faxed to you by the FCC call the FCC Fax On Demand system at 1 202 418 0177 from your fax machine and request document 000600 for all forms and instructions To have the forms mailed to you call the FCC forms hotline at 1 800 418 3676 For questions concerning the license application contact the FCC at 1 888 225 5322 Before filling out your application you must decide which frequency or frequencies you can operate on See the frequency tables in the Appendix For questions on determining your radio frequency call Technical Support Recyding of Nickel Cadmium Batteries Nickel cadmium Ni Cad rechargeable batteries can be recycled However recycling facilities may not
15. e Push To Talk speak into the radio To maximize clarity hold the radio one to two inches from your mouth 2 The Transmit Light will glow continuously when sending messages 3 To listen for messages release the Push To Talk button 4 4 Time Out Timer The Time Out Timer feature prevents channel congestion and helps extend battery life The radio will sound a warning tone if the Push To Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting CHAPTER 4 Operation 4 5 Scan Optional Some radio models have the Scan feature Scan allows you to monitor the radio s programmed channels and code When the radio detects someone talking it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel It allows you to listen and talk back automatically to the person transmitting without having to switch channels NOTE To communicate in scan your radio must be set to the same frequency and code as the other radio s in your group To use the Scan feature 1 Move the Channel Selector knob to the s position The radio will scan the radio s programmed channels and code in sequential order 2 When the radio detects someone talking you will hear the message 3 Press the Push To Talk button to talk back on the channel In Scan you will always transmit back to the channel which last sent a message NOTE In scan after you receive a message the radio will remain on that channel for three seconds before ret
16. f injury charge only Motorola nickel cadmium rechargeable battery packs Other types of batteries can burst causing personal injury and damage For optimum battery life the battery should not be left charging for prolonged periods after reaching full charge Charging the battery over the weekend is acceptable Do not transmit while the radio is charging Transmitting while the radio is charging can cause the radio transmitter or the charger to operate improperly Turn the radio off when it s charging If the radio is on while it s charging at least twice as much time is required to charge the battery CHAPTER 2 Getting Started WARNING Do not expose chargers to rain or snow Use of a non Motorola attachment can result in a risk of fire electric shock or personal injury To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or electric shock However if an extension cord must be used make sure that a the pins and the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger b the extension cord is properly wired and in good condition and c the cord size is 1
17. he copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS Contents Chapter Page Ts SPOCHICATONS 52 nn nr nn ns den etienne se 8 2 Getting Started 2 1 Package Contents ethnies 10 2 2 Examining the Radio 2 3 Attaching or Removing the Antenna ccc cece eeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeseeneeeeee 12 2 4 Attaching or Removing the Belt Clip ss 13 2 5 NiCad Batteries esse esse 14 2 6 Low Batt ry Alert 5er ant ss ei 14 2 7 Installing and Removing Batteries cesses cseseseeeeeeeeeeeeteteraes 15 2 8 Charging the Battery with the Charger Adapter cccccceceeeseeeneeeeee 16 2 9 Charging the Battery with the 10 Hour Desktop Charger 00 18 5 Programing ne hie a igri tivities didi arses ahaa 20 3 1 Understanding Frequencies and Codes ccccccessesseseessseeeseeseseeneeeeee 20 3 1 1 Frequencies sent Mann ner A ERAS E 20 3 1 2 Interference Eliminator Codes 20 3 2 To Change Frequency and Code Settings cccccccseceesseeeeeeseeeeneeeeee 21 3 2 It 1 Ch nn l Models sisi nn 21 3 2 2 2 and 4 Channel Models 22 AS Operation sb Ate nt ladite utente dire late nai diese end dent nie transe 24 4 1 Turning the Radio On or Off 24 4 2 Adjust the Volume siens satire ROERE 24 4 3 Sending or Receiving Messages 24 4A Time Out Timer saneamde aai sia a dadeacdevsceadiesa
18. lat open areas with no obstructions or up to 2 5 miles 4 km around residential buildings Note Range is reduced around hills or dense foliage MU22CV MU22CVS UHF MV11C MV24CVS MV24CVST VHF An Interference Eliminator is standard on all radio models 25 kHz MVI1I1C 1 MU22CV MU22CVS 2 MV24CVS MV24CVST 4 MU22CV MU22CVS 464 500 MHz Brown 464 550 MHz Yellow 467 7625 MHz J 467 8125 MHz K 467 850 MHz Silver star 467 875 MHz Gold star 467 900 MHz Red star 467 925 MHz Blue star MV24CVS MV24CVST and MV11C 151 6250 Red 151 9550 Purple 154 5700 Blue 154 6000 Green For use with charger adapter and all audio accessories Rechargeable Ni Cd battery CHAPTER 1 Specifications Battery Life MVI11C Up to 10 hours per battery charge All other radio models Up to 8 hours per battery charge All models 1 to 2 year life with normal use Power Output MV11C 1 watt All other radio models 2 watts Size 4 5 H x 2 5 W x 1 2 D 11 4 x 6 4 x 3 cm Height with antenna 10 25 4 cm for MV24CVS MV24CVST and MV11C 8 20 3 cm for MU22CV MU22CVS Weight 0 7 1b 0 3 kg 2 Getting Started 2 1 Package Contents 1 Radio MV11C shown below 2 Antenna UHF shown 3 Belt clip 4 Ni Cad battery pack 5 10 hour charger adapter 6 10 hour desktop charger included with the MV24CVST only CHAPTER 2 Getting Started 2 2 Examining the Radio 1 An
19. necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or electric shock However if an extension cord must be used make sure that a the pins and the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger b the extension cord is properly wired and in good condition and c the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise been damaged in any way CHAPTER 2 Getting Started Do not disassemble the charger Incorrect reassembly can result in electric shock or fire Call Black Box if it needs to be repaired To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls does not reduce this risk To reduce the risk of injury charge only Motorola nickel cadmium rechargeable battery packs Other types of batteries can burst causing personal injury and damage 1 Connect the desktop charger and charger adapter see the illustration below 2 Charge the battery while inside the radio by placing the radio in the desktop charger with the radio facing toward you You can also charge the battery by removing the battery from the radio and placing it in the desktop charger The silver contacts must face down and the arro
20. nsion cord is properly wired and in good condition e the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths of up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet e that you do not disassemble the charger Incorrect reassembly can result in electric shock or fire e to reduce the risk of injury by charging only Motorola Ni Cad rechargeable batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage e to unplug the charger from the outlet before cleaning This reduces the risk of electric shock Turning off controls does NOT reduce this risk Use of attachments other than those mentioned in this guide can result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to personnel SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 1 Specifications Range Band Interference Protection Channel Spacing Channels Selectable Frequencies Accessory Jack Power Supply MVI1IC In buildings up to 150 000 square feet 13 935 square m or 8 floors Outdoors up to 4 miles 6 4 km in flat open areas with no obstructions or up to 2 miles 3 2 km around residential buildings MU22CV MU22CVS In buildings up to 250 000 square feet 23 225 square m or 20 floors Outdoors up to 5 miles 8 km in flat open areas with no obstructions or up to 2 miles 3 2 km around residential buildings MV24CVS MV24CVST In buildings up to 180 000 square feet 16 722 square m or 10 floors Outdoors up to 5 miles 8 km in f
21. our radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so Any use of the radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions WARNING Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your radio off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as below deck 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 SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS Blasting caps and areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your radio off near electrical blasting caps or in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions For vehicles with an air bag An air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including portable or mobile two way radios in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If improperly installed or placed wireless equipment is in the air bag depl
22. oyment area and the air bag inflates serious injury could result CAUTION Antennas Do not use a radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals The 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 Chargers and power cord To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug replace them immediately Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise been damaged in any way Do not expose chargers to rain or snow SAFETY INFORMATION An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord may result in a fire or electric shock However if an extension cord must be used make sure e that pins and plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger e that the exte
23. tenna 7 Speaker 2 Push to talk button 8 On Off volume knob 3 Monitor button 9 Transmit light 4 Microphone 10 Accessory jack 5 Battery cover 11 Accessory jack cover 6 Battery cover latches NOTE Multi channel models have a channel selector knob on top of the radio SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 2 3 Attaching or Removing the Antenna To attach the antenna rotate the antenna clockwise onto the top of the radio until it s held tightly in place See the illustration below NOTE The antenna should always be installed when operating the radio Operating the radio without an antenna greatly reduces the range of the radio CHAPTER 2 Getting Started 2 4 Attaching or Removing the Belt Clip 1 Align the belt clip to the mounting rails on the back of the radio see the first illustration below 2 Push the belt clip down until it clicks into place 3 To remove the belt clip pull the tab on the belt clip away from the radio to release see the second illustration below 4 Slide the belt clip up and off SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 2 5 Ni Cad Batteries Since the Ni Cad battery ships uncharged it must be fully charged for 16 hours before use for the first charge only We recommend using only Motorola batteries and chargers with the radio The Ni Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 8 hours of operation for a 2 watt radio and 10 hours of operation for a 1 watt radio
24. the Push To Talk button when you ve reached the desired code 7 Press the Monitor button to select and save the new code setting The radio beeps to indicate that it has exited programming and is ready for use SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 3 2 2 2 AND 4 CHANNEL MODELS 1 Turn the Channel Selector knob to Channel 1 see the illustration below 2 Hold the Push To Talk button down while turning the radio on turning the On Off Volume knob at the top of the radio The radio announces the current frequency setting for that channel For example it might say Frequency one 3 Press the Push To Talk button to scroll through the frequencies The radio announces each frequency as you scroll For example it might say Two three 4 Release the Push To Talk when you ve reached the desired frequency 5 Turn the Channel Selector knob to channel 2 and repeat steps 3 and 4 For the 4 channel models repeat to set channels 3 and 4 6 Press the Monitor button to select and save the new frequency setting The radio announces the current code setting For example it might say Code two nine 7 Press the Push To Talk button to scroll through the codes The radio announces each code as you scroll For example it might say three zero three one CHAPTER 3 Programming 8 Release the Push To Talk button when you ve reached the desired code 9 Press the Monitor button to select and save the new
25. urning to scan mode If you set the Channel Selector knob to the s position scan mode and no activity is detected you will transmit on channel 1 when you press the Push To Talk button SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 4 6 Built In VOX Optional Some radio models have the built in VOX Voice Activated Transmission This feature allows hands free operation of your radio The sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with a Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone part number HMN9038 The headset is sold separately To use the VOX feature 1 Turn the radio off 2 Open the Accessory jack cover and plug the headset s connector firmly into the jack 3 Turn the radio on and lower the volume before wearing the headset Press the monitor button while rotating the Volume knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level 4 To transmit speak into the accessory microphone To receive stop talking There will be a one second delay between when you start or stop talking and radio transmission To exit the VOX feature 1 Press the Push To Talk button once 2 To transmit press the Push To Talk button 3 To receive messages release the Push To Talk button 4 To return to VOX mode turn the radio off then on again NOTE The accessory jack cover is not detachable and should be closed when not in use CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem
26. w must point toward the front of the charger 3 The light on top of the desktop charger will glow continuously when the radio or battery is inserted If the light does not come on make sure the radio or battery is properly inserted and check the battery charger contacts to be sure they are clean The light will continue to glow until the radio or battery is removed from the desktop charger 4 Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge SPIRIT M SERIES 2 WAY RADIOS 3 Programming 3 1 Understanding Frequencies and Codes 3 1 1 FREQUENCIES Your radio operates on group of frequencies see the Appendix for a complete listing You access frequency or frequencies through radio channel s You can operate on any of your radio s frequencies but each must be licensed through the FCC see page 3 To understand the difference between frequencies and channels think of channels as pre set buttons on your car stereo and the frequencies as the many radio stations available You can select and save different stations frequencies to pre set buttons channels for easy access 3 1 2 INTERFERENCE ELIMINATOR CODES Codes filter out static noise and unwanted chatter on radio channels see the Appendix for a complete listing When you operate on a frequency with a code set you block out most interference on the frequency This allows you to communicate with less interference than when operating without a code Remember since radio
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