Motorola T289 Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. If so allowthe radio to charge until the LED glows solid Battery power is very low double flashing indi cates that the battery is charging up slowy before itstarts to quick charge Can not Activate iVOX Feature not arred Followinstructions on page 20 to amand activate Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn t work properly contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 353 2729 25 Safety Information Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy The design of your Motorola two way radio which generates radio frequency RF elec tromagnetic energy is designed to comply with the following national and inter national standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electrorragnetic energy FCC Report and Order FCC 96 326 August 1996 Arrerican National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP 1986 Intemational Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNRP 1986 European Corrrrittee for Electrotechnical Standardization CENELEC 50166 1 1995E Human Exposure to Electrorragnetic Fields Low Frequency O Hz to 10 kHz Env 50166 2 1995E Hunan Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency 10 kHz to 300 kHz Proceeding of SC211 8 1996 Safety Considerations for Hunen Exposure to E M F s from Mobile Telecormrunications Equipment2. M T E in the Frequency Range 30 MHz 6 GHz E M F Electrormagnetic Fields To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards the following operating procedures should be observed When transnitting with a two way portable radio hold radio in a vertical position with its rricrophone 2 3 inches 5 010 7 5 crr away fromyour rrouth Keep antenna at least Linch 2 5 from your head and body If you wear a portable radio on yourbody ensure that the antenna is atleast one inch 2 5 an fromyour body when transmitting Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electrorragnetic interference EMI ifinad eguately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic corrpatibility Tum your radio OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equiprrent that is sensitiveto external RF energy Tum your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so Any use of the 26 radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions A CAUTION Damaged Antennas Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna corres in contact with the skin a rrinor bum may result Batteries All batteries can cause property darrage and or bodily injury or bums if a conductive material su
3. tone one ninute Prior to tuming itself off Minus sign appears on display if Auto Power Off is disabled Display Light Talkabout radios have a backlit display for use in low light conditions Press Light Lock button to illuminate the display The light will stay on for approxi rrately five seconds Note Pressing other buttons will extend the tirme the light stays on See Pages 36 37 for quick operation summary 16 Keypad Lock Lock allows you to disable the Scroll Menu and Scan buttons so that the radio settings cannot be changed accidentally Activating Lock Feature Press and hold the Light Lock button until LOCK appears on the display Disabling Lock Feature Press and hold Light Lock button urtil LOCK disappears Note Radio emits audible tone to confirmlock and unlock feature activation Disabled buttons will beep if pressed when AlertTones are enabled The Reset feature retums all user programmable features back to the original factory settings 1 Hold down both the Monitor and Push To Talk buttons 2 Tumthe radio on Time out Timer The Tirre out Tiner feature helps extend battery life and prevents you from tying up frequencies The radio will emita continuous warning tone if the Push To Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and radio will stop transmitting 17 Features Channel Scan Scan allows you to monitor channels and codes of other transrritting radios
4. two way radio service was established specifically for family and individual recreational use You can use your radios anywhere within the United States and other areas listed by the FCC Contact the FCC for more information at 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 Or LED Indicator Light http WWW CG U0V radio is on will be steady Battery Meter Indicator Indicates how much battery charge is left Power Button Tum radio on or off Accessory Connector Used for plugging in optional audio accessories Scans frequencies for activity Call Button Calls other radio users Light Lock Button Illurrinates display for 5 seconds Locks radio to prevent accidental change of settings Picks up audible transmissions Scroll Buttons Changes volurre and radio settings Monitor Button Push To Talk PTT Button Used to transmit messages Menu Button Changes function node Charging Connector Used for charging battery NiMH Battery Use Only Batteries Your Talkabout radio operates with either a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable battery or 3 AA alkaline batteries battery tray required The NiMH rechargeable battery will provide approximately 11 hours of Operation with normal use Normal use for the rechargeable battery is approx irretely 0 5 hour transritting 0 5 hour receiving and 10 hours of standby or rronitoring tine Rechargeable NiMH Battery Using Rechar
5. 0 Use Scroll buttons to select level Three Sensitivity Levels 1 Low sensitivity for high levels of background noise 2 Mediumsensitivity for use in most applications 3 High sensitivity for low levels of background noise Notes The radio will retum to operation mode after 10 seconds or after you press the Push To Talk button When using audio accessories radio volume should be kept ata com fortable listening level Before you place the audio accessory on your head or in your ear tum down the volurre When using sensitivity level 3 is recorrmrended Figure 20 21 Improving Communication Talk Range Talkabout radios have been designed to rrexirrize performance and transmission range in the field It is recommended that you do not use the radios doser than 5 feet apart because of heavy interference Talk range depends on the terrain These are line of sight radios and talk range will be affected by concrete structures heavy foliage and operating radios indoors and in vehicles Optimal Range Medium Range Minimal Range Range is decreased when Dense foliage or buildings and trees in mountains can lirrit range the way Talk range in flat open areas upto 2 miles Care and Safety To clean the radio wipe with a soft doth danpened with water Don t use deaners or solvents on the radio they can harmthe body and leak inside causing permanent damage Battery co
6. D OT pue ORT YL SJepoly LITT enue Table of Contents Your New Ratio Radio Diagram 23 Batteries Rechargeable NiMH Battery 4 Using Rechargeable NiMH Battery 4 NiMH Chargers Tri Color LED Charger Charging the Battery Charging Status Chart Single Color LED Charger Charging the Battery AA Alkaline Batteries Installing Alkaline Battery Tray Replacing Alkaline Batteries Low Battery Alert Belt Holster Using Radio With Holster Before You Can Talk Power Button Setting the Channel Setting the Code Custom Codes T289 Only NNOOO B 5500 To Communicate Monitor Button 1 Channel Busy Indicato T289 1 Volurre Control 1 Push To Talk Button Alert Tones ADA Gh Features Auto Power Off Display Light Keypad Lock Reset Tirre out Tirrer Channel Scan ScanList Call Tone Hands Free Use Using VOX Feature Enabling 289 Only Setting Sensitivity Improving Communication Talk Range Care and Safety Accessories Troubleshooting Safety Information Charging Safety Instructions Channel Chart Code Chart Warrarty ights Quick Operation Summary Call Tone Light lock Button Mor itor Buttor 1 Scan Button 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 NBN Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout radios operate on Family Radio Service FRS designated frequencies This license free short range
7. HE PRODUCT FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HOWEVER SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE For warranty information and service call 1 800 353 2729 Copyright Information The Motorola products described in this manual may indude copyrighted Motorola programs stored in serriconductor memories or other media Laws inthe United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted corrputer programs including the exdusive rightto copy or reproduce 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 perrrission of Motorola Furtherrrore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deerred to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except f
8. When the radio detects channel activity it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel and code It allows you to listen and talk to the person s trans rritting without having to switch channels To scan for radios without Interfer ence Elirrinator Codes change your code to zero off before pressing the Scan button Activating Scan Feature 1 With the radio on press the Scan button SCAN appears on the display flashing 2 When the radio detects channel activity SCAN stops flashing and the active channel and code are displayed To tum off the Scan feature and retum to normal operation mode press the Scan button Pausing on a Channel 1 Press Monitor button to lock or hold your radio to displayed channel and code CHAN SCAN appears to confirmactive settings 2 To begin scanning again press the Monitor button If Monitor button is not pressed radio will begin scanning for active channels 5 seconds after activity ceases Radios will scan all Codes 38 on all selected channels 18 See Pages 36 37 for quick operation summary Scan List Talkabout TA280 and T289 radios allow you to Bean Inckcator select which channels are to be scanned by tuming them On or OF off in the Scan List F menu Setting the Scan List Menu 1 Press Menu button three tirres to enter the Scan List rrenu SCAN appears and chan nel nurrber flashes Figure 17 2 Use Scroll buttons to change channel 3 Press Scan
9. button to add On or delete OF channels Current Scan Channel indicator Figure 17 Note Channes which are tumed OF Off will not be scanned Call Tone Talkabout radios have rrultiple unique Call Tones to identify sender and alert receiver The TA280 has 5 call tones while the T289 has a total of 10 Press the Call button and users on your channel and with your code setting will be alerted with your Call Tone Changing and Hearing Call Tones 1 With radio on press Menu button four tines to enter CallTone menu CALL appears and Call Tone number is displayed Figure 18 2 Use Scroll buttons to change and hear the CalTones Notes When AlertTones are disabled you will not hear CallTone beeps when transmitting but you will hear them while receiving The radio will reum to normal operation mode 10 seconds or after pressing Push To Talk button Call Tone Call Indicator Figure 18 19 Hands Free Use Talkabout radios have built in Voice Operated Transmission VOX capability This means the sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with VOX accessories sold separately TheT2829also has Intemal Voice Operated Transmission which allows youtousethe radio hands free withoutan accessory in place Read the instruc tions belowto activate the feature Using VOX Feature Enabling VOX 1 With radio off plug accessory connector into jack on left si
10. ch as jewelry keys or beaded chains touches exposed terrrinals The material may corrpleteanelectrical circuit Short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handing any chargedbattery particularly when placing itinside a pocket purse or other container with rretal objects A WARNING For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do nct place portable radio in the area over an air bag or inthe air bag deployrrent 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 vehide Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Tum your radio OFF when in any area witha potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified for such use for exarrple Factory Mutual Approved Sparks in such areas could cause anexplasion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Batteries Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing removing batteries and cause an explosion To avoid possible interference with blasting operations tum your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a blasting area or in areas posted Tum off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Note Areas with potentially explosive atrrospheres are often but not always dearly marked They include fuelling areas such as below deck on boat
11. de 14 Push To Talk Button 1 Check channel adivity by pressing Monitor button or view Channel Busy Indicator T289 2 Press PusH To Talk button and speak into radio Figure 15 3 LED Indicator Light glows continuously while transmitting Receiving Messages Release the Push To Talk button Note nexinize Clarity hold radio 2 to 3 inches fromrrouth Alert Tones The Alert Tones beeps on the Talkabout radios are set at a fixed level and cannot be lowered However Alert Tones can be disabled When Alert Tones are disabled the radio will receive messages at the volume setting you ve selected but you will not hear beeps when you press control buttons Disabling Alert Tones 1 Hold down the Monitor button while you tum radio on 2 To re activate Alert Tones tum the radio off then on again while holding the Monitor button down 15 Features Auto Power Off Your Talkabout can be prograntred to tum itself off after a certain period of inactivity This feature is used to prevent unwanted battery drain Enabling Auto Power Off 1 Press Menu button six tines to enter Power Off feature 2 Use the Scroll buttons to set the number of hours after which the power shuts down 1 8 hours The radio will retum to normal operation mode after 10 seconds or after you press the Push To Talk button If no buttons are pressed during the selected tine interval the radio will sound a unique
12. de of radio Figure 19 2 Tum radio on 3 Lower volurre with Scroll button before plac ing accessory on head or inear VOX appears on display to indicate VOX is active 4 To transmit speak into accessory microphone To receive stop talking Figure 19 Enahling iVOX T289 only 1 Tum the radio on with the Push To Talk depressed to armthe fea ture 2 To activate quiddy press the Push To Talk button The VOX indicator will appear onthe display to indicate thatthe i VOX featureis active 3 To transmit speak into radio rricrophone To receive stop talking Note There will be a brief delay between when you start stop talking and radio transnission tirre If you press the Push To Talk button you will disable the VOX iVOX feature 20 See Pages 36 37 for quick operation summary Resetting To Push To Talk Made L Press Push To Talk button once The VOX display will disappear 2 To transmit press Push To Talk button on radio To receive release the Push To Talk Notes To retum to iVOX rrode follow instructions above To reum to VOX noce tum the radio off then on again with the accessory in place Setting VOX iVOX Sensitivity Talkabout radios allow you to adjust VOX sensi tivity of radio to compensate for varying levels of background noise 1 With radio on press Menu button five tines toenterVOXsersitivtyrrode 2 VOX will appear on display along with the current VOX setting Figure 2
13. e radio body 2 Insert 3 AA batteries into alkaline tray Figure 6 3 Align tabs attop of battery tray with slots onradio before pressing tray into place Figure 5 4 Replace radio back by sliding up and onto radio body Figure 5 5 Push up until secure Note When batteries are low as indicated by battery meter or low battery alert replace the alkaline batteries inmrediately to avoid interrupted use Replacing Alkaline Batteries 1 Insert 3 AA batteries into alkaline tray Make sure you align plus and rrinus signs on batteries with markings on bat tery tray Figure 6 2 Replace radio back by sliding up and onto radio body 3 Push up until secure The NiMH battery kit alkaline battery kit and spare NiMH battery are available as accessories sold separately For infonration call 1 800 353 2729 Battery Meter The Battery Meter located on the front display is divided into three bars As power is used the bars will disappear Figure 7 Note ensure proper functioning of the battery rreter use only the Motorola NiMH rechargeable battery or three AA alkaline batteries The rreter will not work accurately with Nickel Cadmium NiCad or rechargeable alkaline AA batteries Figure 7 Low Battery Alert When the battery is low the radio will beep 4seconds after tuming power on every 10 minutes in standby mode after releasing Push To Talk button after releasing the Call b
14. es Message Not Message Not Received Confirmradios have the same Channel and Inter ference Eliminator Code settings Make sure Push To Talkis notinadvertently being pressed Reposition replace or charge batteries Obstructions operating indoors or in vehides may interfere with contrunication Change your location Check to make sure volurre is tumed up Hearing Other Noise Or Conversation ona Channel Confinn Interference Eliminator Code is set active settings are 1 38 Shared Channel or Interference Eliminator Code be in use try another Lirrited Talk Range Steel concrete structures heavyfoliage anduse in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range check for clear line of sight to transmis sion Wearing radio dose to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range change location of radio 24 Heavy Static or Radios too close Radios must be atleast 5 feet apart Radios too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk range is up to 2 miles in dear unobstructed conditions Channel Code Locked Makesureradiois unlocked See page 17 for nore information Low Batteries Recharge battery or replace alkaline batter ies Extrene operatingterrperatures will affectthe life ofthe battery Charger LED Double Charger pin is not properly in place Check to Flashing sure the charger pin is fully inserted into the radio
15. ess Scan Function Press Scan Tum On Scan Once Tum Off Scan Orce 37 38 39 MOTOROLA ry Motorola and Talkabout are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc 40
16. geable NiMH Battery 1 Grasp radio finmly at top and slide radio back down to rerrove Make sure you are not holding battery door sides onto the rado body Figure 5 2 Place the NiMH battery inside the radio with battery contacts facing down Figure 6 3 Replace the radio s back by sliding up and onto radio body 4 Push up until secure Stop Sign NiMH battery has a stop sign syrrbol to rerrind you to tum the battery over and align holes with pegs before inserting battery into the radio Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 7 The NiMH battery kit alkaline battery kit and spare NiMH battery are available as accessories sold separately For infomation call 1 800 353 2729 NiMH Chargers Your radio will use one of the following types of chargers Follow the instruc tions below for the charger that shipped with your radio To get rraxirrumuse fromthe battery charge least five hours before you use it for the first time After initial charging your battery will fully charge in about three hours Tri Color LED Charger Charging the NiMH Battery 1 Tum the radio off 2 Plug charger into an AC wall outlet Figure 2 3 Lift charging connector cover on radio not detachable and plug charger connector into jack Figure 3 4 LED Indicator on Battery Charger will flash See chart below for conplete charging Status B Figure 2 Tri Color LED Charger Charging Status Chart Farez LED Col
17. hen usirgTalkabout two way radios with other two way radios Channel Frequency Chart Interference Eliminator Code Chart Channel MHz Channel MHz Talkabout Hz Freq 7I7k Talkabout Hz Freq 7 7 1 462 5625 8 467 5625 Sod Code Code Code 2 462 5875 9 467 5875 1 670 20 1318 3 462 6125 10 467 6125 2 719 21 1365 G 4 462 6375 467 6375 74 4 22 141 3 5 462 6625 12 467 6625 A 70 A 23 1462 6 462 6875 13 467 6875 5 797 24 1514 7 462 7125 14 467 7125 6 825 25 156 7 7 85 4 26 162 2 8 88 5 B 27 167 9 9 915 28 173 8 10 948 29 179 9 11 97 4 30 186 2 12 100 0 31 192 8 13 1035 32 203 5 14 107 2 D 33 210 7 15 110 9 34 218 1 16 114 8 35 225 7 17 118 8 E 36 233 6 18 123 0 37 241 8 19 127 3 38 250 3 Note Carrier Squelch 0 disables Interference Elirrinator Codes This allows you to rronitor all activity on the channel you are using 30 31 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Motorola Inc warrants the enclosed product against defects in material and workman ship under normal use and service for one 1 year provided it is retumed in accordance with this warranty If defective the product will be repaired or replaced at Motorola s option at no charge with dated proof of purchase This warranty does not cover defects or damage resulting from misuse irrproper operation unauthorized modification liquid batteries normal wear and tear MOTOROLA IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF T
18. in a risk of electric shock 5 To reduce risk of darrage to cord or plug pull by the plug rather than the 6 cord when disconnecting charger from receptacle 7 To red ce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger fromthe outlet before atterrpting any maintenance or deaning 8 Use of anattachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire electric shock or personal injury 9 Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped Over or subjected to darrage or stress 10 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an extension cord could result in a risk of fire and or electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure Thatthe pins on the plug of the extension cord are the sarre Number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger Thatthe extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condi tion and Thatthe cord sizeis 18 for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet IL The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced If the cord is dam aged the charger should be discarded or retumed to the point of pur chase if within 90 days of purchase 29 Channel Frequency and Interference Eliminator Code Charts The channel frequency and Interference Elirrinator Code charts on these pages provide frequency and code corrpatibility information These charts are useful w
19. io Service FRS two way radios operate Setting the Channel Changing the Channel 1 With radio on press Menu button once Figure 11 Current Channal i CHAN appears and current channel d Li largenurrber will flash Figure12 2 Use the Scroll buttons to select a new CHER channel 3 Press Push To Talk button to set new channel selection Channel Indicalce Figure 12 Note Tre rado will retum to normal operation rrode in 10 seconds or after pressing Push To Talk button 12 Interference Eliminator Codes Codes filter out static noise and unwanted rressages on radio channels You can only communicate with radios using the same chan nel and code Since radio channels can be monitored this will not make your conversa tions private To avoid congested channels change the radio s channel code setting Setting the Cote Changing the Code L With radio on press Menu button twice The current Code small number will flash Figure 13 2 Use Scroll buttons to select a new code 3 Press Push To Talk button to set new code selection Notes The channel and code may be set sequentially J ust hit the Menu but ton after setting a new channel to select a new code The radio will retum to normal operation mode in 10 seconds or after pressing Push To Talk button Custom Codes T289 Only The T289 has the ability to save a specific code for each channel This allows you to change channe
20. ipment shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights pat ents or patent applications of Motorola except forthe normal nonexclusive royalty free icense to use arising by operation of law in the sale of this product 34 Patent Notice This product is covered by one or more of the following United States Patents 5896277 5894592 5894292 5893027 5864752 5789098 5699006 5734975 5742484 5861850 D408396 D395882 0399821 0383745 0387758 0389827 0389158 0389139 35 Quick Operation Summary To make it easier for you to leam how to use your two way radio we ve included this quick reference guide to the button functions of your Talkabout radio s Function Press Menu To Change Use Press To Set Channel Selection Once Scroll Buttons Push To Talk Code Selection 2times Scroll Buttons Push To Talk Scan List 3times Scan Button Push To Talk Call Tore Alert 4tires Scroll Buttons Push To Talk VOX Sensitivity 5times Scroll Buttons Push To Talk Auto Power Off 6tires Scroll Buttons Push To Talk 36 Call Tone Button Function Press Call Call Tone Alert Once Light Lock Button Function Press Light Lock Function Press Light Lock Tum On Light Press Once Tum Off Light TimeOut 5 seconds Lock Keypad Press and Hold Unlock Keypad Press and Hold Monitor Button Function Press Monitor Check Channel Activity Once Scan Button Function Pr
21. l and codes rrore easily To save a specific code for each channel set the channel and code per the previous instructions Press the Menu button once fromnorrral operating mode and use the Scroll Buttons to switch between selected channel and code settings 13 To Communicate Monitor Button The Monitor button is used to check activity on current channel before trans mitting Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button you ll hear Static if the channel is dear Dont transmit if you hear conversation Channel Busy Indicator 1289 Only The T289 radio has a Channel Busy Indicator to indicate that your current channel is in use If another user is contmunicating on your channel and a different code the flashing CHAN indicator will appear on the display This Visual indicator of channel activity can be used instead of the Monitor button To avoid interrupted conversation wait until the channel frequency is dear or Switch to another channel Volume Control Adjusting the Volume 1 Tum radio on by pressing the orange Power button 2 Use Scroll buttons to adjust the radio s volurre Figure 14 3 VOL indicator will appear and display will show current level 1 to 19 Beeps confinmvolurre level changes as you scroll 4 The radio will retum to norrral operation rode after 2 seconds Figure 14 Note You may adjust volurre by using the Scroll buttons as long as the radio is not in Menu or Lock rro
22. ntacts may be wiped with a dry line free cloth If the radio gets wet tum it off and rerrove batteries intrediately Dry battery Corrpartrrent with a soft cloth to minimize potential water darrage Leave cover off the battery corrpartrrert overnight until completely dry Do not use the radio until completely dry 22 Accessories With the audio and carrying accessories sold separately available for Talkabout radios you ll be able to receive incoming messages in privacy with an Earbud or Flexible Ear Receiver With a Speaker Microphone or an Earbud with Push To Talk Microphone you ll enjoy the convenience of being able to talk and listen without reaching for your radio Use your radio hands free with heacset with swivel boominic or an ultra lightweight headset We ve also got a selection of cases perfect for all your radio transport needs Whether its anAmnPack Belt Case or Waterproof Bag Motorola has a great carrying case for you For information contact place of purchase or call Motorola at 1 800 353 2729 Note vvhen using audio accessories the radio s volurre should be kept at a confortable listening level Before you place the audio accessory on your head or in your ear tum down the volunre 23 Troubleshooting No Power Reposition or replace alkaline batteries Recharge or replace NiMH battery Make sure the Push To Talk button is conpletely pressed as you transmit Reposition replace or charge batteri
23. or Charging Status Completion Solid Red Rapid Upto 90 Flashing Green Topoff 90 to 100 Solid Green Corrplete 100 Flashing Red Battery Fault Flashing Yellow Standby Battery is notreceiving correct voltage Battery charging ten perature mustremain between to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Single Color LED Charger Charging the NiMH Batery 1 Tum the radio off 2 Plug charger into an AC wall outlet Figure4 3 Lift charging connector cover on radio not detachable and plug charger connector intojack Figure3 4 The red LED on charger will flash while bat tery charges LED will glow continuously when battery is fully charged Notes The NiMH battery may be charged outside the radio by plugging the adapter directly into the battery For optinum battery life battery should not be left charging for extended periods Tum radio off when charging If radio is on while charging additional tirre is required to charge the battery 7 AA Alkaline Batteries To operate Talkabout radios with alkaline batteries you ll need to install the alkaline battery tray Alkaline batteries will last about 30 hours with norrral use Normal use for alkaline batteries is approximately 1 5 hours transmitting 1 5 hours receiving and 27 hours of standby or monitoring tine Installing Alkaline Battery Tray 1 Grasp radio finmly at top and slide radio back down to remove Make sure you are not holding battery door sides onto th
24. or the normal non exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law inthe sale of a product 32 FCC License Not Required Fcc information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made To comply with FCC requirements transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to performtransnitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the users of those services Replacerrent of any transmitter crystal semiconductor etc not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules 33 Computer Software Copyrights he Motorola equipment described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copy righted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any orm the copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express permission of Motorola nc Furthermore the purchase of Motorola equ
25. s fuel or Cherrical transfer or storage facilities areas where the air contains cherricals or particles such as grain dust or rretal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to tum off your vehicle engine 21 Charging Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 the battery 2 battery charger and 3 the radio using the battery A CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury Charge only the recharge able batteries listed Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and darrage Single Unit Charger Kit Number Description NTN8871 110v NiMH Charging Adapter NTN9150 110v NiMH Charging Adapter Batteries Kit Nurrber Capacity in millianqpere hour MAH Desarip ioryCorrposition HNN 9720 750 m H T289 TA270 280 SLK NiIVIH 28 1 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow 2 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or darraged in any way Donctdisasserrble the charger If itdoes not work properly retum it to the point of purchase if within 90 days of purchase Incorrect reassembly rray result in a risk of electric shock or fire 4 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided withthe unit If plug will not fitthe outlet have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician An condition can result
26. utton Note Revove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods Batteries may corrode over time and cause permanent damage to your radio 10 Belt Holster Talkabout radios corre with a belt holster which can be used with both the and AA battery doors Using Radio With Holster 1 Position the base of the radio in bottom portion of holster 2 Push the radio towards the holster until itlatches into place Figure 8 To rerrove radio fromholster pull the top tab on holster away from radio Figure 9 Note You may find it easier to clip the holster onto your belt before you insert radio into the holster Figure 10 11 Before You Can Talk Read this manual carefully Make sure you know how to properly operate the radio before use Talkabout radios have 14 channels and 38 Interference Eliminator Codes To talk to others all radios in your group must set to the sarre channel and code Power Button Turning the Radio On 1 Press orange Power button radio beeps and LED Indicator Light flashes every 3 seconds to indicate radio is on Figure 11 2 To tum radio off press Power button until display clears Radio beeps to confirm Note When youtumthe radio on you are in norrral operating mode Channels You can only communicate with radios that are set on the sane channel and code The chart on page 30 shows you channel frequencies on which Motorola Farrily Rad
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