Motorola Spirit GT Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. EDWLUEDDwbT y SPIRIT E Operator s Manual M MOTOROLA FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subjectto the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission FCC The FCC requires that all operators using P 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 callthe 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 FORM 1 800 418 3676 For questions concerning the license application contact the FCC at 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 Or http www fec gov Before filling out your application you must decide which frequency ies you can operate on See frequency table on page 27 For questions on deter mining your radio frequency please call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 448 6686 Table Of Contents Your New Radio Radio Diagram 2 3 NiMH Battery Removing Battery Door 4 Installing the NiMH Battery 5 Charging the NiMH Battery 6 Battery Meter 7 Low Battery Alert 1 Belt Holster Using Radio with Holster 8 Before You Can Talk Spirit GT Radio Frequencies 9 Interference Eliminator Codes 9 Bands 9 O2. free cloth If the radio gets wet turn it off and remove battery immediately Dry battery compartment with a soft cloth to minimize potential water damage Leave cover off the battery compartment overnight or until completely dry Do not use the radio until completely dry 20 Troubleshooting No Power Message Not Trans mitted Message Not Received Hearing Other Noise or Conversation on a Channel Limited Talk Range Recharge orreplace NiMH battery Make sure the Push To Talk button is com pletely pressed as you transmit LED should glow continuously Reposition replace or charge battery Confirm radios have the same frequency and Interference Eliminator Code settings Make sure P ush To Talk is not inadvertently being pressed Reposition replace or charge battery Buildings obstructions operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communica tion Change your location Make sure volume is turned up Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set active settings are 1 38 Shared frequency or Interference E liminator may be in use change frequency or code Steel concrete structures heavy foliage and use in residential industrial areas buildings and in vehicles will decrease range check for Clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocketor on a belt will decrease range change location of radio Heavy Static or Radios to
3. users of an incoming transmission on the same frequency and code They are set at a fixed minimum volume level but Call Tones become louder as volume increases Alert Tones beeps confirm radio functions 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 Setting Call Tones Call Tana Mo 1 With radio on press the Menu button 1 once Call Tone number flashes Figure 15 2 Use Scroll button to select one of the four Call Tones Disabling Call and Alert Tones 1 Turn the radio off Call Indicator 2 Hold down the Monitor button while you turn radio on again Figure 15 3 To re activate Alert Tones turn the radio off then on again while holding the Monitor button down Transmitting Messages Check frequency activity by pressing Monitor button You ll hear static if frequency is clear to use Don t transmit if frequency is in use 1 To transmit press P ush To Talk and speak into radio 2 The LED Indicator Light will glow continuously when transmitting Receiving Messages 1 To receive messages release the Push To Talk button To maximize clarity hold radio 2 to inches from mouth 11 Programming Changing the Channel Spirit GT Only Use the Scroll button to select channel 1 or 2 Programming the Spirit 6 radio is a two step process 1 Frequency selection 2
4. Code selection Note The radio will return to operation mode in 10 seconds or after pressing Push To Talk button Programming a Frequency to a Selected Channel ee 1 Press and hold down the Push To Talk button while turning the radio on waitfor F approximately 5 seconds then release the Push To Talk button 2 Use Scroll button to select one of the 8 frequencies Figure 16 3 On a Spirit GT press the Monitor button 4 The current channel will flash press scroll button to change channel 5 After the second channel is selected press Monitor button again current frequency for second channel will flash Figure 16 6 Use Scroll button to select new frequency Figure 16 Exit Programming Mode Ways 1 Press Push To Talk to exit completely 2 Allow the Menu time to expire 10 seconds 3 Press Menu button to go to code programming Note Spirit GT users can seta different frequency for each channel 12 Programming Cont Programming the Code 1 Press and hold down the P ush To Talk button while turning the radio on waitfor approximately 5 seconds then release the Push To Talk button 2 Hit Menu button once Code number will flash Figure 17 3 Use Scroll button to selecta new code for the radio Current Code Note If using a Spirit GT the code will be Coda the same for both channels indicator Figure 17 Frequency and Code Verification To check frequency a
5. Scan feature and return to Channel Indicator normal operation mode press and release the Scan Lock button Figure 20 Pausing on a Channel 1 Press Monitor button to lock or hold your radio to displayed channel and code CHAN SCAN appears to confirm active settings 2 To begin scanning again press the Monitor button 3 The radio will return to scan mode after 5 seconds or after you press the Push To Talk button 4 To turn off the Scan feature and return to normal operation mode press the Scan Lock button Radio will scan only on the selected frequencies for channel s 1 and 2 and all codes 16 I N w Hands Free Use SpiritGT radios have built in Voice Operated Transmission VO X capability This means the sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with a VOX accessory sold separately A CAUTION Lower volume with Volume knob before placing accessory on head or in ear Enabling VOX 1 With the radio off plug accessory s connec tor into jack on left side of the radio Figure 21 2 Turn radio on 3 Lower volume before placing accessory on head or in ear VOX appears on display to indicate VOX is active 4 To transmit speak into accessory micro phone you will hear your voice in the ear piece confirming you are transmitting To receive stop talking Figure 21 Note There ll be a brief delay between when you start stop talking and tran
6. 50166 1 1995E Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency 0 Hz to 10 kHz Env 50166 2 1995E Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency 10 kHz to 300 kHz Proceeding of SC 211 8 1996 Safety Considerations for Human Exposure to E M F s from MobileT elecommunications Equipment M T E in the Frequency Range 30 MHz 6 GHz E M F Electromagnetic Fields To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure thatexposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards the following operating procedures should be observed When transmitting with a two way portable radio Hold radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 3 inches 5 0 to 7 5 cm away from your mouth Keep antenna at least 1 inch 2 5 cm from your head and body Ifyou wear a portable radio on your body ensure that the antenna is atleastone inch 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting Electromagnetic Interference Compatihility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compat ibility 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 is sensitive to external RF energy Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so Any use of the radio must be in accordance with airline regulat
7. 75 0383745 5894292 5742484 0387758 5893027 5861850 0389827 5864752 408396 0389158 5789098 0395882 0389139 Other Patents Pending 30 Motorola and Spirit are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc Specifications Channels lor2 Operating Frequency UHF 464 5000 to 467 9250 MHz Talk Range Upto 4 miles Power Source NiMH Rechargeable Battery Battery Life talk time 9 Hours 5 5 90 duty cycle Average times are calculated using 5 transmit 5 receive and 90 standyby time Nom RF Power 1 Watt Operating Temperature 100C to 500 140 to 122 F Storage Temperature 550C to 850 670 to 185 F Operating Voltage 3 6 Volts Notes 32 Notes Visit the Motorola Website at www motorola com spirit TULIT UE 6880906272 0
8. attached to or used in connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty Because each system which may use the Product is unique MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty ILGENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA s responsibilities regarding the Product Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at MOTOROLA S option is the exclusive remedy TH WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BELIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW IIL STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE ENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to s
9. ccur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion 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 Note Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include fuelling 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 N TUM Charging Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery battery charger and the radio using the battery A CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury charge only the rechargeable batteries listed Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Single Unit Charger Kit Number Description Power Supply NTN9105A 110V NiMH Charging Adapter 2585305C01 Kit Number Capacity in milliampere hour Description Composition HNN9720 750 mAH S pirit GT 25 Charging Guidelines Make sure you follow these charging safety guidelines 25 Do not expose the charger
10. ctor cover on radio not detach able and plug charger con nector into jack Figure 9 LED Indicator on Battery Charger will flash See chart below for complete charging status gt Notes For optimum battery life battery should not be left charging for extended periods Figure 9 Do not transmit while radio is charging Transmitting while radio is charging can cause transmitter or charger to operate improperly Turn radio off when charging If radio is on while charging at least twice as much time is required to charge the battery The battery may also be charged outside of the radio LED Color Charging Status Completion Solid red Rapid Up to 9096 Flashing Green Top off 90 to 100 Solid Green Complete 100 Flashing Red Battery Fault 1 Flashing Yellow Standby 0 Battery is not receiving correct voltage Battery charging temperature must remain between 0 to 409 20 to 1049 F Battery Meter The battery meter located on the display is divided into three bars As power is used the bars will disappear Figure 10 Note To ensure proper functioning of the battery meter use only the Motorola NiMH rechargeable battery included with your radio Figure 10 Low Battery Alert When the battery is low the radio will beep 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on every 10 minutes in standby mode after releasing P ush To Talk button after releasing the Call button Note Remo
11. essory can enhance produc tivity and can help you increase customer satisfaction For information contact your place of purchase or call Motorola at 1 800 448 6686 A CAUTION When using audio accessories the radio s volume should be kept at a com fortable listening level Before you place the audio accessory on your head or in your ear turn down the volume Talk Range Spirit GT radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range Itis recommended that you do not use the radios closer 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 steel concrete structures residential multi level buildings heavy foliage and operating radios indoors and in vehicles The pictures and brief descriptions below indicate general transmission range while operating Spirit GT radios in the following environments Outdoor Residential Industrial Multi Level Flat ground with no Around residential Steel concrete Multi level buildings up obstructions upto 4 buildings up to 1 5 ndustrial buildings up to 15 floors miles miles 200 000 sq ft To clean the radio 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 Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint
12. h Freight costs to the repair depot i A Product which due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software firmware in the Product does not function in accordance with Motorola s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product atthe time the Product was initially distributed from Motorola Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not effect operation of the Product K Normal and customary wear and tear VI PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS MOTOROLA will defend at its own expense any suitbrought againstthe end user purchaserto the extent thatitis based on a claim that Productor parts infringe a United States patent and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded againstthe end user purchaserin any such suitwhich areattribut able to any such claim but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim b that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlementor com promise and c should the Productor parts become orin MOTOR OLA s opinion be likely to become the subject ofa claim of infringement ofa Unites States patent thatsuch purchaser will permitMOTOROLA at its option and expense eitherto procure for such purchaserthe rightto continue using the P roductorparts to replace or modify the same s
13. he Districtof Columbia 1 WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG MOTOROLA INC MOTOROLA warrants the MOTOROLA products listed below in the product warranty schedule section of this warranty document Product against defects in material and work manship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below MOTOROLA atits option will at no charge either repair the Product with new or reconditioned parts replace it with a new or reconditioned Product or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided itis returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the P roduct manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser MOTOROLA does notwarrantthe installation maintenance or service of the Product MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is
14. ions or crew instructions 23 AA CAUTION Damaged Antennas Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna Ifa damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin a minor burn may result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily 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 itinside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects For Vehicles With an Air Bag 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 vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless itis a type especially qualified for such use for example Factory Mutual Approved Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death These radios are not Instrinsically Safe If you need an Instrinsically Safe radio contact Motorola at 1 888 567 7347 Batteries Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may o
15. l or otherwise under MOTOROLA patentrights orcopyrights VII PRODUCT WARRANTY SCHEDULE Spirit GT Series Radios One 1 year Spirit GT Series Accessories 90 days Rechargeable Batteries will be replaced during the applicable warranty period if a the battery capacity falls below 80 of rated battery capacity or 29 b the battery develops leakage Computer Software Copyrights The 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 copyrighted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program According y 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 Inc Furthermore the purchase of Motoro a equipment shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copy rights patents or patent applications of royalty free license to use arising by operation of law in otorola except for the normal nonexclusive he sale of this product Patent Notice This product is covered by one or more of the following United 70 5699006 0399821 5894592 57349
16. nd code turn radio on the radio panel displays current settings Spirit GT 1 Press Menu button 3 times The channel and frequency will be displayed 2 Press Menu button one more time code Curent Channel 30 will be displayed d Channal Indicat Spirit GT 1 Press Menu button 3 times The channel and frequency will be displayed Figure 18 Figure 18 2 Press Scroll button to change channel 3 Press Menu button one more time code will be displayed 13 Spirit GT Features Display Light Spirit GT radios have a backlit display which comes on when you first turn on the radio The backlit display will then stay on for 3 seconds To turn backlight on press any button except for the Call and P ush To Talk Buttons Auto Reset The Reset feature returns all user programmable features back to the original factory settings 1 Turn radio off 2 Hold down both the Monitor and P ush To Talk buttons while turning the radio on R adio emits audible confirmation tone Time out Timer The Time out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission If the P ush To Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds the radio will emit a warning beep approximately 4 Seconds before a continuous warning tone that indicates transmission cutoff is aboutto occur 14 Spirit GT Features Lock Lock allows you to disable the Scroll Menu and Scan Spirit GT only buttons so
17. o close Radios must be atleast 5 Interference feet apart Radios too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk range is up to 4 miles in clear unobstructed conditions Channel Code Make sure radio is unlocked See page 15 for Locked more information Low Battery Recharge NiMH battery Extreme operating temperatures will affect the life of the battery Charger Not Charger pin is not properly in place Check to Functioning make sure the charger pin is fully inserted into the radio If so allow the radio to charge until the LED glows solid green Make sure charger is plugged into a power source Remove battery from radio and try to charge separately Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn t work properly contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 448 6686 22 Safety Information Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy The design of your Motorola two way radio which generates radio frequency RF elec tromagnetic energy EME is designed to comply with the following national and inter national standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy FCC Reportand Order FCC 96 326 August 1996 American National Standards Institute 95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP 1986 International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNRP 1986 Env
18. o thatitbecomes non infringing or to grantsuch purchaser a creditforthe Productorparts as depreciated and acceptits return The depreciation willbe an equal amountperyearover the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patentinfringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software apparatus or devices not furnished byMOTOROLA nor will MOTOROLA have any liability forthe use of ancillary equipmentor software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respectto infringement of patents by the roductor any parts thereof Laws the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOR OLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software MOTOROLA software may be used in only the P roductin which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced copied distributed modified in any way or used to produce any derivative thereof No other use including without limitation alteration modification reproduc tion distribution or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted No license is granted by implication estoppe
19. oid a congested frequency change radio s frequency code setting See chart on page 27 for code frequencies FCC Regulations require that most new licensees must be operating on 12 5 kHz channel spacing capable radio The Spirit GT and Spirit GT radios operate on 12 5 kHz channel spacing and may not have optimal sound quality when used with radios operating on 25 kHz channel spacing If you have any questions call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 448 6686 Turning the Radio On 1 Turn the On Off Volume Knob clock wise You will hear a beep and see the uo LED Indicator Light flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on ar 2 To turn the radio off turn the On OffVol ume knob counterclockwise You will li n hear a click to indicate the radio is turned off Figure 14 55 amp y Figure 14 Note When you turn the radio on you are in normal operating mode Adjusting the Volume Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio level while rotating On Off Volume Knob Rotate clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease volume Monitoring Channel Activity The Monitor button is used to check activity on current frequency before transmitting Check frequency activity by pressing the Monitor button you ll hear static if the frequency is clear Don t transmit if you hear conversation 10 Call and Alert Tones The four Call Tones on the Spirit GT radios are used to alert other radio
20. peration Turning the Radio On 10 Adjusting the Volume 10 Monitoring Channel Activity 10 Call and Alert Tones Transmitting Messages Programming Changing the Channel Spirit GT Only 12 Programming a Frequency to a Selected Channel 12 Exiting P rogramming Mode 12 Programming the Code 13 Frequency and Code Verification 13 Spirit GT Series Features Display Light 14 Auto Reset 14 Time out Timer 14 Lock 15 Spirit GT Features Channel Scan SpiritGT Only 16 Activating Scan Feature 16 Pausing on a Channel 16 Hands Free Use Enabling VOX 17 Setting VOX Sensitivity 18 Additional Information Accessories 19 Talk Range 20 Care and Safety 20 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 21 22 Safely Information Cautions and Warnings 23 24 Charging Safety Instructions 25 26 Frequency Chart 21 Interference Eliminator Code Chart Warranty One Year Limited Warranty 28 29 Computer Software Copyrights 30 Specifications 31 1 Your New Ratio Congratulations on your purchase of the Spirit GT Business Radio Your radio is a product of Motorola s 70 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment With proper care and use your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication Motorola Spirit GT professional two way radios are the perfect communica tions solution for all of today s fast paced industries Designed to help meet the demands of the modern work
21. place these radios are compact and durable A powerful communications tool these line of site radios can communicate up to 4 miles in clear unobstructed environments Contents of Package On Off Volume Knob Radio Used to adjust volume turn radio on or off Holster LED Indicator Light NiMH Battery ndicates radio is on will be 3 Hour Charger Adapter steady red when transmitting Battery Meter Indicator Literature Not shown ndicates how much battery charge is left Owners Manual Accessory Connector Warranty Card Used for plugging in optional Quick Reference Guide audio accessories Call Buttnrn Calls other radio users Lock Button Scan Lock Button Scans frequencies for activity 1 Channel Model Locks radio to prevent accidental 2 Channel Model change of settings Internal Microphone Used to talk into 2 oo GT Model Shown Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly operate the radio before use FCC License required Antenna Not removable Scroll Button Changes radio settings Used for frequency and code verification Menu Button Changes function mode Push To Talk Button Used to transmit messages Monitor Button Monitors frequency activity Used with On Off Volume Knob to adjust volume Charging Connector Used for charging battery Figu
22. re 1 3 NiMH Battery Your Spirit GT radio operates ona Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable battery The NiMH rechargeable battery will provide up to 9 hours of operation with normal use Standard 5 5 90 duty cycle 5 transmit 5 receive 90 standby Removing the Battery Door 1 Grasp radio with one hand display side down do not hold radio antenna 2 Slide battery door back half way until you feel resistance Figure 3 Remove battery door from radio by lifting door up as shown Figure 4 w Figure 4 Installing the NiMH Battery 1 Remove battery door Figures 2 4 2 Insert NiMH battery so that the contact sides are down see note below Figure 5 3 Replace the NiMH battery door by posi tioning it halfway up the radio body Figure 6 4 Push battery door up until secure Stop Sign The NiMH battery has a stop Sign symbolto remind you to turn the battery over and align holes with pegs before inserting battery into the radio contact sides down Figure 7 When power is low recharge the battery immediately to avoid interrupted use Figure 6 CE Figure 7 Charging the Battery To get maximum use from the battery charge it for at least five hours before you use it for the first time After initial charging battery will fully charge in about three hours 1 Turn the radio off 2 Plug charger into an AC wall outlet Figure 8 3 Lift the charging conne
23. smission time You ll hear transmissions through the audio accessory s earpiece sold separately Pressing Push To Talk button disables VOX Resetting to Push To Talk Mode 1 Press Push To Talk button once VOX display will disappear 2 To transmit press P ush To Talk To receive release P ush To Talk Notes To return to VOX mode turn radio off then back on Vox will appear in display Accessory J ack Coveris not detachable and should be closed when not in use 17 VOX Sensitivity Spirit GT radios allow you to adjust the VOX sensitivity of the radio to compensate for varying levels of background noise Setting VOX Sensitivity 1 With the radio on press Menu button two times to enter VOX sensitivity mode 2 VOX will appear on display along with the cur rent VOX setting which will flash Figure 22 3 Use Scroll buttons to select sensitivity level Three Sensitivity Levels 1 sensitivity high levels of background noise 2 Medium sensitivity used in most applications 3 High sensitivity low levels of background noise Figure 22 Note The radio will return to normal operation mode after 10 seconds or after you press the Push To Talk button 18 Additional Information Accessories There are several audio and carrying accessories sold separately available for Spirit GT radios Accessories allow you to customize radios to suit your business communications needs The right acc
24. tate IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To receive warranty service deliver or send the Product item transportation and insurance prepaid to the pece of purchase along with your proof of purchase or lease and Product item serial number For other locations alternatively call 1 800 448 6686 a o 28 V WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 8 Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner li Defects or damage from misuse accident liquid or neglect Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modification or adjustment Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship e A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications disassemblies or repairs including without limitation the addition to the P roductof non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect perfor mance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Productto verify any warranty claim f Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible 0 Rechargeable batteries if 1 any of the seals on battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering 2 the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which itis specified
25. that the radio settings cannot be changed acciden tally Activating Lock Feature Press and hold the Lock or Scan Lock button until LOCK appears on the display Figure 19 Disahling Lock Feature 1 Press and hold Lock or Scan Lock button until LOCK disappears 2 Radio emits audible tone to confirm lock and unlock feature activation Disabled buttons will beep if pressed when AlertTones are enabled 19 Spirit GT Features Channel Scan spirit GT Only Scan allows you to monitor frequencies and codes of other transmitting radios When the radio detects frequency activity it stops scanning and locks in on the active frequency and code It allows you to listen and talk to the person s transmitting without having to switch channels Radios will scan all codes 38 on all selected channels but will only scan the two fre quencies that were programmed onto the two channels see radio program ming To scan for radios without Interference Eliminator Codes change your code to zero off before pressing the Scan button Activating the Scan Feature 1 With the radio on press and release the Scan Lock button SCAN appears on the display flashing Figure 20 When the radio detects frequency activity SCAN stops flashing and the active chan nel and code are displayed If you want to talk back on this channel code press Push To Talk button within 5 seconds or radio will return to scanning Sean 4 To turn off the
26. to rain or snow Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way Do not disassemble the charger If it does not work properly return it to the point of purchase if within 90 days of purchase Incorrect reassem win bly may result in a risk of e Never alter the AC cord or the outlet have proper out improper condition can res 5 6 To reduce the risk of electri ectric shock or fire plug provided with the unit If plug will notfit et installed by a qualified electrician An ult in a risk of electric shock To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting c harger from AC receptacle c shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning 8 9 in a risk of fire electric sho Make sure that the cord is Use ofan attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result Ck or personal injury ocated so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage or stress 10 An extension cord should Use of an improper extens electric shock If an extensi not be used unless absolutely necessary on cord could result in a risk of fire and or on cord must be used make sure Thatthe pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same Number size and shape as hose on the plug of the charger Thatthe extension cord is properly
27. ve battery before storing your radio for extended periods Battery may corrode over time and cause permanent damage to your radio Belt Holster Spirit GT radios come with a belt holster Using Radio with Holster 1 Position the base ofthe radio in bottom of holster 2 Push the radio towards the holster until itlatches into place Figure 11 3 To remove radio from holster pull the top tab on holster away from radio Figure 12 4 Attach radio in its holster to your belt or waistband Figure 13 Figure 12 Figure 13 Before You Can Talk Read this manual carefully make sure you know how to properly operate the radio before use SpiritGT radios have 1 channel and Spirit GT radios have 2 channels both have 38 Interference Eliminator Codes To talk to others all radios in your group must be set to the same frequency and code Spirit GT Radio Frequencies You can only communicate with any radios that are set on the same frequency and code The charton page 27 shows you the 8 frequencies on which Spirit GT business two way radios can operate You can program any one of the eight frequencies F1 through F8 to channel 1 for the Spirit GT one channel radio or to channel 1 or 2 for the Spirit GT two channel radio Interference Eliminator Codes Codes filter out static noise and unwanted messages on radio channels Since radio channels can be monitored this will not make your conversations private To av
28. wired and in good electrical condition and Thatthe cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet 11 The supply cord ofthis ch arger cannot be replaced If the cord is dam aged the charger should be discarded or returned to the point of pur chase if within 90 days of purchase 26 Frequency Chart Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Number MHz Color Number MHz Color 464 5000 Brown 5 467 8500 Silver Star 464 5500 Yellow 6 467 8750 Gold Star 467 7625 J 7 467 9000 Red Star 467 8125 8 467 9250 Blue Star Interference Eliminator Code Chart Spirit GT Code Hz Freq Spirit GT Code Hz Freq 1 67 0 20 131 8 71 9 21 136 5 3 744 22 1413 4 77 0 23 146 2 5 79 7 24 1514 6 82 5 25 156 7 7 854 26 1622 8 88 5 21 167 9 9 91 5 28 173 8 10 94 8 29 179 9 11 97 4 30 186 2 12 100 0 31 192 8 13 103 5 32 203 5 14 107 2 33 210 7 15 110 9 34 218 1 16 114 8 35 225 7 17 118 8 36 233 6 18 123 0 37 241 8 19 127 3 38 250 3 Note Code 0 disables Interference Eliminator Codes This allows you to monitor all activity on the frequency you are using For SpiritGT compatibility information with other Motorola two way radios please call 1 800 448 6686 97 Spirit GT Series radios have a one 1 year limited warranty Limited Warranty Motorola Communication P roducts This warranty applies within the fifty 50 United States and t
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