Motorola SX700R 12-Mile FRS/GMRS Radio Walkie Talkie NIMH SX700
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1. Q MOTOROLA Two Way Radio User s Guide KEM PK14146 Model SX700 series For More Information For further information you may call Motorola at 1 800 638 5119 U S and Canada or visit us on the Internet at http www motorola com 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 e Transmit no more than 50 of the time e To receive calls release the PTT button e 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 e United States Federal communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR part 2 sub part J e American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 e Inst2. 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 e The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger e The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition e The 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 this charger cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 353 2729 in the USA or 1 888 390 6456 TTY text telephone 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 request Form 605 and 159 which includes all of the forms and instructions you will need If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed or if you have questions please use the following contact infor
3. For Accessories and Software 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 Accessories or Software 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 1 Limited lifetime warranty for the Limited lifetime warranty for the Ninety 90 days from the date of 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 amp 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 subj
4. The battery icon shows the battery charge level from full 24 F to empty _ __ When the battery is empty the radio chirps periodically after releasing The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery Note 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 Desk Stand Charger Optional Accessory The desk stand 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 into the plug on the desk stand 3 Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet 4 Remove the battery pocket inserts from the charger pockets 5 With a radio facing forward slide it into one of the charging pockets Notes e The light on the AC power supply will glow continuously when radio battery is inserted e When moving between hot and cold temperatures do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates usually about 20 minutes e For optimal battery life remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours Do not store the radio in
5. 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 Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software Motorola software may only be copied into used in and redistributed with the Products associated with such Motorola software No other use including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola is permitted SX700
6. 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 e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches 15 cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e Not carry the radio in the breast pocket e Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e 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 Other Medical Devices 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
7. 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 out 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 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
8. 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 Note If you are on an FRS only channel see channel and frequencies chart the radio will only use lo power when either portion of the is pressed Monitor Button Pressing and holding CA 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 a 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 PTT for 60 continuous seconds Initial Setup Selecting the Channel Your radios has 22 channels Channels 8 14 are FRS 0 5 Watt only and all other channels are GMRS When you press the bottom portion of the all channels are 0 5 Watt Te If you press the top portion of the Eto boost the power GMRS channels will be 2 Watt DE Note When on FRS only channel top or bottom press of P will only be 0 5Watt 9 1 With the radio on press lt The current channel flashes 2 Press or to set the channel 3 Press nto save the channel setting or i continue set up Channels and Frequencies 462 5625 GMRS FRS 467 6625 FRS MHz MHz 2 462 5875 GMRS FRS 467 6875 FRS MHz MHz 3 462 6125
9. through a wired connection lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product Consumer Two Way Radio Accessories purchase by the first consumer Products and Accessories that purchaser of the product 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 B Ninety 90 days from the date of purchase B Software Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software e g CD ROM or floppy disk 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 Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned refurbished pre owned or new Products Accessories or parts No data software or applications added to your Product Accessory or Software including but not limited to personal contacts games and ringer tones will be reinstalled To avoid losing such data software and applications please create a back up prior to requesting service 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
10. GMRS FRS 467 7125 FRS MHz MHz 462 5500 GMRS MHz 462 5750 GMRS MHz 462 6000 GMRS MHz 462 6250 GMRS MHz 462 6375 GMRS FRS MHz 7 462 7125 GMRS FRS MHz 467 5625 462 6500 GMRS MHz MHz 462 6625 GMRS FRS MHz Da e 467 5875 FRS 462 6750 GMRS MHz MHz ka se a 12 13 14 462 6875 GMRS FRS 17 MHz 20 21 22 467 6125 462 7000 GMRS MHz MHz 467 6375 F 462 7250 GMRS MHz MHz Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes Codes 1 38 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS GMRS radios Codes 39 121 are additional codes added for superior interference protection To set the code for a channel 1 Short press 2 until the code starts to flash 2 Press or to select the code 3 Press r 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 c
11. States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio You can listen to a weather channel 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 Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Weather Channel Channel 162 550 MHz 162 525 MHz 162 400 MHz 161 650 MHz we 2sm 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 nws noaa gov nwr in the US or www msc smc ec gc ca cd factsheets wxradio 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 three seconds 2 To turn off press or turn the radio off and then back on Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receiv
12. X accessory the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level See Special Features section on Accessories Continued on back SX700 VibraCall Alert VibraCall 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 2 until T is displayed The current setting will flash 2 Press or to change the setting to Off On 3 Press to set or Eto continue set up QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature This feature 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 QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning To turn QT noise filtering on or off 1 Short press until QT displays The current setting On Off will flash 2 Press G or to turn noise filtering On or Off 3 Press m7 to confirm your selection or ae to continue set up To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on 1 Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio 2 Press to send a call tone This allows your voice to pass through the QT n
13. an transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk You have 10 call tones from which to choose To set a call tone 1 With the radio on short press until the current call tone setting flashes and appears 2 Press or to change and hear the call tone 3 Press Ento set the new call tone or oL continue set up To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio press D Note Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature Hands Free Use Without Accessories iVOX You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands free without the need for any voice activation accessories Once iVOX is turned on the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak 1 Short press until iVOX appears on the display The current setting On Off will flash 2 Press or O to select On or Off 3 Press r to set or to continue set up Setting the Sensitivity Level When in VOX or iVOX 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 Short press eS after setting iVOX VOX will still appear 2 Press or to select the sensitivity level 3 High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 Low Sensitivity for noisy environments Note When you connect a VO
14. are locked To unlock the radio press and hold until 2 is no longer displayed Enhanced Scanning Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels With enhanced scanning your home channel is scanned more frequently than any other channel The home channel is the channel where your radio was set when you started to scan If you activate scan while your radio s Interference Eliminator Code is set to a number between 1 and 121 the radio checks for activity on each channel but only in the specific code selected All transmissions using code 0 or any other code are ignored 1 To start scanning briefly press and release A The scan indicator displays and the radio begins to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator Code combinations N When the radio detects channel activity it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission 3 To respond and talk to the person transmitting press within five seconds 4 To stop scanning briefly press and release Note If you press T while the radio is scanning the radio will transmit on the channel you selected before you activated scan If no transmission occurs within five seconds scanning will resume Advanced Scan If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to briefly press and release or to resume scanning for the next active channel Removi
15. e D to Transmit call tone the keypad when held down and notin a Menu Accessory Jack Use O and to e Scroll through menus Speaker Microphone Display Screen Guide Numbers for Channel Call Tone Numbers for Codes ON On Off for OFF each feature aaay Battery Meter D 2 watt Channel Mia 0 r Vibrate Indicator 5 watt channel Scan indicator see Initial Set Up Call Tone Keypad Tone Lock CO Weather Alert Call Tone Confirmation Roger Beep iVOX Hands Free Use Without QT Noise Filtering Accessories Getting Started Installing the Batteries Your radio uses four AAA Alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low 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 Insert four AAA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure NOTE The SX700 model radio can use a NiMH rechargeable battery instead of four AAA batteries Installing the NiMH Battery Pack 1 Follow step 1 and 2 above to remove the battery cover 2 Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 3 Insert the NiMH battery pack so the This Side Up is showing 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Battery Meter
16. e products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media Software that is not embodied in physical media e g software that is downloaded from the internet is provided as is and without warranty 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 ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE 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 DATA SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE 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
17. ecting 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 Accessories Software 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 Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products Accessories or Software is excluded from coverage Software Embodied in Physical Media No warranty is made that the software will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or software applications provided by third parties that the operation of the softwar
18. es weather frequencies 1 After turning weather reception on press A The current channel flashes 2 Press or to select the channel 3 Press 7 to save the weather channel setting Setting the Weather Alert Your radio receives weather frequencies 1 After turning weather reception on press twice Off On displays 2 Press or to select Off On If you activate Weather Alert and return to two way mode Cad will display 3 Press Eto save the weather channel setting 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 Patent and Copyright Information Manufactured distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd official licensee for this product Motorola the Motorola logo trademarks and the Motorola trade dress are owned by Motorola Inc and are used under license from Motorola Inc Please contact Giant International Ltd at 800 638 5119 for questions comments warranty support or service related to this product MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2005 Limited Warranty for Personal Communication Products Accessories and Software Purchased in the United States or Canada W
19. hat Does this Warranty Cover Subject to the exclusions contained to the right Giant International Ltd warrants the Motorola branded wireless telephones pagers and 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 and Motorola branded software contained on CD Roms or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products that it manufactures Software 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 Accessories and Software manufactured by Giant International Ltd and purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada which are accompanied by this written warranty Products Covered Length of Coverage A One 1 year from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below A Products and Accessories as defined above unless otherwise provided for below 1 Decorative Accessories and Cases Decorative covers bezels PhoneWrap o covers and cases lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product Monaural Headsets Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound
20. itute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE C95 1 1999 Edition e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 e 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 e Australian communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 e ANATAL 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 and Attachment to resolution 303 from July 2 2002 To assure 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 the 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
21. mation If You Have Questions about the FCC License Call the FCC For Mail Service Call the FCC Forms Hotline For a Fax Contact the Fax On Demand system 1 202 418 0177 1 800 418 FORM 3676 1 888 CALL FCC 225 5322 You may also visit the FCC s Web site at http www fcc gov 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 provide 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 Note Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited Control Buttons Use aA Use to e Turn radio on off e Scan to see if e Increase or decrease volume anyone is on the selected channel Use to Use Push to Talk e Select Menu to LED Indicator Light options e Exit the Menu e Talk when pressed e Save a setting while in a Menu e Boost the pi e Lock and unlock radio s power up to two watts Us
22. ng Channels from the Scan List Nuisance Delete Feature 1 To prevent the radio from scanning a channel press and hold or for at least three seconds then release when the scan first stops on that channel This temporarily removes the channel from the scan list 2 Press to exit scan mode 3 Press O a second time to activate scan again 4 To restore a previously deleted channel turn the radio off and then back on The channel is now restored Note You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list The home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you started the scanning Using Audio Accessories Many accessories sold separately are available for your radio For more information visit our Web site at www motorola com Hands Free Use With Accessories VOX You can transmit hands free with the use of optional accessories Once VOX is turned on the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak 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 m 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 Weather Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United
23. oise filter on the receiving radio 3 Press 7 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 QT noise filter 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 J appears The current setting On Off will flash 2 Press either or to turn On or Off 3 Press to confirm or L continue set up When the Key Tone Feature is off the following are not disabled e Transmit timeout alert tone e Power down alert tone e Low battery alert tone or e 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 G7 to set or g to continue set up Special Features Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings 1 Press and hold until 2 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
24. the charger e Turn radio off while in charging tray Using the Belt Holster Your radio includes a holster so you may carry it easily on your belt 1 Adjust the holster s clip so it fits onto your belt 2 Slide your radio into the holster Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn fo clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off 1 The radio chirps and briefly shows all features icons available on your radio 2 The display then shows the current channel code and features that are selected Setting the Volume Press and hold while rotating fe until you reach a comfortable listening level 1 Rotate fe clockwise to increase the volume 2 Rotate f counterclockwise to decrease the volume Do not hold the radio close to your ear If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level it could hurt your ear Talking and Listening To communicate all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code 1 To talk press and hold E 2 When you are finished talking release n 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 two watts press the top portion of
25. urn 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 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
26. your radio while driving please e Give full attention to driving and to the road e Use hands free operation if available e Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require 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 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 t
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