Motorola M-Series Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. 13 Other Information Troubleshooting ditenn ce Renee e cr P CER de iR Radio Care Spirit Talk Range Safety nomali pipni cert re tecto E EE E NT ana 16 17 OneYear Fimited Waffariby coeno en e ED e nio Pa EAR EP 18 19 Recycling Of Nickel Cadmium Batteries eene 20 LICENSING FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission FCC The FCC requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment Application for your FCC license is made on FCC Form 600 and schedules D E and G To have the forms faxed to you by the FCC call the FCC Fax On Demand system at 1 202 418 0177 from your Fax machine and request document 000600 for all forms and instructions To have the forms mailed to you call the FCC forms hotline at 1 800 418 FORM 1 800 418 3676 For questions concerning the license appli cation contact the FCC at 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 Before filling out your application you must decide which frequency ies you can operate on See frequency tables on page 10 For questions on determining your radio frequency please call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 448 6686 GETTING STARTED Your New Radio Thank you for purchasing a Motorola Spi2. SPIRIT M Series Professional Two way Radio Owner s Manual 7 d Ge a OD M MOTOROLA Copyright Information The Motorola products described in this man To help you easily locate important informa ual may include copyrighted Motorola pro tion in this manual the following icons are grams stored in semiconductor memories or used to signal warnings and cautions other media Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain Here s what the symbols mean exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copy righted Motorola programs Accordingly any A CAUTION copyrighted Motorola computer programs Indicates a potentially hazardous situation contained in the Motorola products described Which if not avoided may result in minor or in this manual may not be copied or repro 10 erate injury duced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the nlifehase of Motorola products shall not WARN ING be deemed to grant either directly or by impli Indicates a potentially hazardous situation cation estoppel or otherwise any license which if not avoided may result in death or under the copyrights patents or patent appli serious injury cations of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a Please
3. No license is granted by implication estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights VII PRODUCT WARRANTY SCHEDULE Spirit Radios One 1 year Spirit Accessories One 1 year Rechargeable Batteries will be replaced during the applicable warranty period if a the battery capacity falls below 8096 of rated battery capacity or b the battery develops leakage 19 RECYCLING Recycling of Nickel Cadmium Batteries Nickel cadmium Ni Cad rechargeable bat teries can be recycled However recycling facilities may not be available in all areas Under various U S state laws Ni Cad batter ies must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni Cad batteries In the U S and Canada Motorola participates in the nation wide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corpo ration RBRC program for nickel cadmium battery collection and recycling Many retail ers participate in the program For the name of the retailer nearest your location call 1 800 BATTERY This number also provides access to other useful information for con sumers businesses and governmental agen cies concerning recycling options 20 M MOTOROLA Communication Solutions for Workgroups My MOTOROLA 68 809 05 27 0 Multi channel model shown on cover
4. 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 Il GENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA s responsibilities regarding the Product Repair replace ment or refund of the purchase price at MOTOROLA S option is the exclusive remedy THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA TION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVE NIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES 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 state IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY
5. electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility Turn your radio OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equip ment that could be 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 regulations or crew instructions 7 NEVA 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 FMRC Approved Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing bat teries and cause an explosion Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn your radio OFF near elec trical blasting caps
6. 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 at the time the Product was initially distributed from Motorola j 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 suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that Product or parts infringe a United States patent and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following a 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 settle ment or compromise and c should the Product or parts become or in MOTOROLA s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a Unites States patent that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA at its option and expense either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to re
7. radio and placing it in Desktop Charger Silver contacts must face down and arrow points toward front of charger Fig H N 99 The light on top ofthe Desktop Charger will glow continuously when radio battery is inserted If light does not come on check radio battery is properly inserted and check battery charger contacts to be sure they are clean The light will continue to glow until the radio battery is removed from Desktop Charger E s Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge PROGRAMMING Understanding Frequencies and Codes Frequencies Your radio operates on a group of frequencies see page 10 for complete listing You access frequency ies through radio chan nel s You can operate on any of your radio s frequencies but each must be licensed through the FCC see page 2 To understand the difference between fre quencies and channels think of channels as pre set buttons on your car stereo and the frequencies as the many radio stations avail able You can select and save different sta tions frequencies to pre set buttons channels for easy access Interference Eliminator Codes Codes filter out static noise and unwanted chatter on radio channels see page 11 for complete listing When you operate on a fre quency with a code set you block out most interference on the frequency This allows you to communicate with less interference than when operating without a code Remembe
8. see pages 16 and 17 for complete product information M MOTOROLA IABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Lic nsing InfOrmatiOn c s c c e e ea e e oet 2 Getting Started Your New Radio eese 3 Gontents OfPackage eo tnt tite tet et ber tenet dendo 3 Spirit M Series Radio onec creto rer rei pode 4 To Attach Remove Antenna entente 5 To Attach Remove Belt Clip cie tirer eremi eerte aee 5 Batteries cccscssesssesssesssssssscssssessssesussesnssesnsecsnssssusecsnssssusessusessnseseusessneeesneees 6 Low Battery Alert ipsis etti chest eetia ene Ree ones aaan 6 To Install Remowve Batteries 0 6 eire rre nire tie nn ex 6 To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter seen 7 To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger Optional 7 Programming Understanding Frequencies and Codes sss 8 To Change Frequency and Code Settings sss 8 I Ghatinel Modele cin ascen teet coercere 8 2 And dt Channel M odels itc orci iet etie created 9 Frequency Tables enne boo pen enda oon BOE Den pon deti EEG 10 Code TAD 11 Operations Turh The Radio Ori Off oio c c ote e ro meo ree os 12 Adjust The Volume nis le To Send Receive Messages 12 12 Time out Timer we 12 Scan Optional 12 Built In VOX Optional avi LB Dua m
9. warrants the MOTOROLA products listed below in the product war ranty schedule section of this warranty document Product against defects in material and workman ship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below MOTOROLA at its 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 it is 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 Product manu factured 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 not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with
10. SERVICE To receive warranty service deliver or send the Product item transportation and insurance prepaid to the place of purchase along with your proof of purchase or lease and Product item serial number For other locations alternatively call 1 800 448 6686 M MOTOROLA 18 amp amp Motorola and Spirit are trademarks of Motorola Inc V WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER a Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner b Defects or damage from misuse accident liquid or neglect c Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modifica tion or adjustment d 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 with out limitation the addition to the Product of non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim f Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible g Rechargeable batteries if 1 any of the seals on the 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 it is specified
11. Talk Range Spirit radios can communicate at distances Buildings and vehicles as well as trees and of up to 5 miles But range will decrease as heavy foliage will limit range the surroundings become more obstructive Radio Range Maximum Range Outdoor Flat Ground with no Obstructions Up To 5 Miles Medium Range Outdoor Near Residential Buildings Up To 2 Miles Minimum Range Indoor Steel and Concrete Reinforced Buildings Up To 150 000 Sq Ft Indoor Multi Level Buildings Up To 8 Floors Up To 5 Miles Up To 2 Miles Up To 250 000 Sq Ft Up To 20 Floors Note The talk ranges above are averages based on field study using two watt radios Actual radio range may vary 15 SAFETY INFORMATION Information For Safe and Efficient Operation EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY The design of your Motorola two way radio which generates radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy complies with the following national and international standards and guidelines The Relevant Guidelines and Standards Are FCC Report and Order FCC 96 326 August 1996 American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP 1986 nternational Commission on Non lonizing Radi ation Protection ICNRP 1866 CENELEC Env 50166 1 1995E Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency 0Hz to 10kHz Env 50166 2 1995E Human Exposure t
12. adios 1 amp 2 Watt Models 4 amp 5 Watt Models Code Freq Code Freq Dip Switch Positions Code Freq No Hz No Hz S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 PLXXX Hz 67 0 DDDDDDU c c m a c w 2 a z zl c P a AD x ES gt gt gt gt gt gt m D gt p M Fe gt 74 4 DDDD DU U gt Un o WB 79 7 DDDD UDUU A 85 4 DDDD UUU oo cn gt wo wo m Un ZZ 915 DDDU DDUU wo E 974 DDDU DUU gt bh bh w 1A 1035 UDDD UUU ce c 22 1109 UDDU DDUU 2B 1188 UDDU DUU 1273 UDDU UDUU 1365 UDDU UU UU 4B 1442 UDUD DDUU 5A 1567 UDUD DUUU 6 1679 UDUD UDUU 6B 1799 UDUD UUUUVU 7A 1928 UD UU DDU M2 2107 UD UU DUU 02 M4 2257 UD UU UDU 029 225 7 M6 2418 UD UU UUU 031 241 8 None XX XX X X X D 000 None D Down N A Not Available U Up None Interference Eliminator Code is off This allows you X Either Up or Down to monitor all activity on the channel you are using 11 OPERATIONS Turn the Radio On Off Turn the On Off Volume knob clockwise You will hear a beep and see the Transmit Light flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on To turn the radio off turn the On Off Volume knob counterclockwise You will hear a click to indicate the radio is turned off Adjust the Volume Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio level while rotating On Off Volume knob Rotate k
13. e mounting rails on the back of the radio Fig B 2 Push the belt clip down until it clicks into place 3 To remove pull tab on belt clip away from radio to release Fig C 4 Slide belt clip up and off Ry MOTOROLA GETTING STARTED Batteries The Ni Cad battery ships uncharged it must be fully charged for 16 hours before use first charge only It is recommended that only Motorola batteries and chargers are used with the radio The Ni Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 8 hours of operation for your radio with normal use 5 sending messages 5 receiving messages and 90 in standby mode 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 release of the Push To Talk button Recharge the battery pack immediately to avoid interrupted use Note Remove battery pack before storing your radio for extended periods Batteries may corrode over time if left in radio and can cause permanent damage to your radio To Install Remove Batteries Note Radio must be OFF before installing removing battery 1 Push back both battery cover latches until you see the orange tabs 2 Slide battery cover down and lift to remove Fig D To replace install battery insert the battery pack with arrows pointing towards the top of the radio Fig E 3 Replace battery cover and lock
14. e pages 8 11 Obstructions operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication Change your location Check to make sure the radio is on and the volume is set to a comfortable listening level The code must be set to OFF on your radio to receive a mes sage from a radio without code capability Make sure Push To Talk is not inadvertently being pressed on receiving radio Hearing Other Conversations or Check that your Interference Eliminator Code is set Noise on Radio Active settings are 1 38 Other users may be using channel change code If you are part of a group change the code on all radios Limited Talk Range Steel concrete structures heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range change location of radio Radios too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Talk range is up to 5 miles in clear unobstructed conditions If the radio still doesn t work properly contact your place of pur chase or call Motorola Product Services 1 800 448 6686 me 4 Radio Care To clean the radio housing wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water Don t use cleaners or solvents on the radio they can harm the body and leak inside causing permanent damage Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint free cloth Spirit
15. eone talking you will hear the message 3 Press Push To Talk button to talk back on the channel Inscan you will always transmit back to the channel which lastsent a message 4 Channel Model FIG N Notes nscan after you receive a message the radio will remain on that channel for three Seconds before returning to scan mode f you setthe Channel Selector knob to the s position scan mode and no activ ity is detected you will transmit on chan nel 1 when you press the Push To Talk Built In VOX Optional Some M Series models have built in VOX Voice Activated Transmission This feature allows hands free operation of your radio The sound of your voice activates transmis Sion when the radio is used with a Headset With Swivel Boom Mic HMN9038 or Ear piece With Microphone HMN9039 Both headset and earpiece are sold separately To Use VOX Feature 1 Turn the radio off 2 Open Accessory J ack Cover and plug accessory s connector firmly into jack Fig O 3 Turn radio on and lower volume before placing accessory on head or in ear Press Monitor button while rotating Volume knob to adjust volume to a com fortable listening level 4 To transmit speak into accessory micro phone To receive stop talking There will be a one second delay between when you start or stop talking and radio transmission Exit VOX Feature 1 Press Push To Talk button once 2 To transmit press Push T
16. its 10 38 will be announced one zero three eight You can only scroll forward when select ing frequency or code When you are changing frequency or code you can not send messages The Code setting applies to all channels You can not select a different code for each channel For Radios With Scan The radio will sound a warning tone if you accidentally Switch to the s position while program ming See page 12 for more information FREQUENCY TABLES Spirit M Series Radio Frequencies Your Spirit M Series radio operates on the following frequencies Spirit M Series UHF Spirit M Series VHF Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Number MHz Color Number MHz Color 464 5000 Brown 151 6250 464 5500 Yellow 151 9550 467 7625 154 5700 467 8125 K 154 6000 467 8500 Silver Star 467 8750 Gold Star 467 9000 Red Star 467 9250 Blue Star Series number begins with MU Series number begins with MV Oo O Un 4 CJ NJ Your M Series UHF radio is pre set to these frequency ies Your M Series VHF radio is pre set to these frequency ies Channel 1 Frequency 2 Channel 3 Frequency5 Channel 1 Frequency 3 Channel 3 Frequency 1 Channel 2 Frequency 8 Channel 4 Frequency 6 Channel 2 Frequency 4 Channel 4 Frequency 2 New FCC licensees should not use frequencies 467 7625 MHz J and 467 8125 MHz K Call 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 with your questions Other Spi
17. latches 4 To remove battery remove cover turn the radio over and tap the battery end of the radio against the palm of your hand The battery will drop into your hand Fig F Note Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack This will permanently dam age the battery To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter 1 Turn the radio off 2 Lift accessory cover and plug the Charger Adapter firmly into the small jack lower hole Fig G 3 Plug the charger into an electric outlet The light on the charger will glow continuously if charging properly 4 Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge Notes For optimum battery life the battery should not be left charging for prolonged periods after reaching full charge Charg ing the battery over the weekend is acceptable Do not transmit while radio is charging Transmitting while radio is charging can cause the radio transmitter or the 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 To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger Note The Desktop Charger is optional and may not be included in your package 1 Connect Desktop Charger and Charger Adapter Fig H Charge the battery while inside the radio by placing the radio in the Desktop Charger with radio facing towards you You can also charge the battery by remov ing battery from
18. new code setting 4 Radio beeps to indicate it has exited programming and is ready for use FIG 1 Channel Model 2 and 4 Channel Models 1 Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 1 Fig 2 Hold Push To Talk button down while turning radio on Fig J 4 Radio announces current frequency set ting for that channel Example fre quency one 3 Press Push To Talk button to scroll through frequencies 4 Radio announces each frequency as you scroll Example two three 4 Release Push To Talk when you have reached desired frequency 5 Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 2 and repeat steps 3 and 4 above 4 Channel Models Repeat to set chan nels 3 and 4 6 Press Monitor button to select and save new frequency setting Fig L 4 Radio announces current code setting Example code two nine 7 Press Push To Talk button to scroll through codes 4 Radio announces each code as you scroll Example three zero three one 8 Release Push To Talk when you have reached desired code 9 Press Monitor button to select and save new code setting 4 Radio beeps to indicate it has exited programming and is ready for use Push To Talk t Y CRER FIG K Channel Selector Knob FIG I 2 or 4 Channel Model Notes To use this radio with other Spirit models please see tables on pages 10 11 Code numbers with two dig
19. nob clockwise to increase and coun terclockwise to decrease volume To Send Receive Messages Check channel activity by pressing Monitor button You will hear static if the channel is clear to use Do not transmit if someone is talking on channel 1 To send messages press Push To Talk and Speak into radio To maximize clarity hold radio 1 to 2 inches from mouth Fig M 2 The Transmit Light will glow continuously when sending messages 3 To listen for messages release the Push To Talk button FIG M See page 15 for range information Time out Timer The Time out Timer feature prevents channel congestion and helps extend battery life The radio will sound a warning tone if the Push To Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting 12 Scan Optional Some M Series models have Scan Scan allows you to monitor the radio s pro grammed channels and code When the radio detects someone talking it stops scanning and locks in on the active chan nel It allows you to listen and talk back automatically to the person transmitting without having to switch channels Note To communicate in scan your radio must be set to the same frequency and code as the other radio s in your group To Use Scan Feature 1 Move the Channel Selector knob to the s position Fig N The radio will scan the radio s programmed channels and code in sequential order 2 When the radio detects som
20. o Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency 10kHzto 300GHz Proceedings of SC211 8 1996 SafetyCon siderations for Human Exposureto EME s from Mobile Telecommunications Equipment MTE inthe Frequency Range 30 MHz 6 GHz EME Electromagnetic Fields 16 To assure optimal radio performance and to insure that exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards the following operating procedures should be observed FOR PORTABLE TWO WAY RADIOS For hand held operation The radio should be held in a vertical position with the micro phone one to two Inches away from the mouth and the antenna should be kept one to two inches from the head or body when transmitting For body worn operation The antenna should be kept at least one inch from the body when transmitting VEHICLE INSTALLED MOBILE TWO WAY RADIOS Properly install antennas externally on the vehicle following recommended installation procedures Transmit only when people inside or outside the vehicle are at least 1 to 3 feet away from the properly installed externally mounted antenna distance guidelines for the different power lev els are summarized in the table below Rated Power of Vehicle Mounted Radio Minimum Distance of People From Transmitting Antenna 7 to 15 Watts 1 Foot 16 to 50 Watts 2 Feet More than 50 Watts 3 Feet ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE COMPATIBILITY Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
21. o Talk button 3 To receive messages release Push To Talk button 4 To return to VOX mode turn the radio off then on again Note The Accessory J ack Cover is not detachable and should be closed when not in use Accessories There are many audio charging and carrying accessories sold separately available for Spirit M Series radios Accessories allow you to customize radios to suit your business communication needs The right accessory can enhance productivity and that can help you increase customer satisfaction For information contact your place of pur chase or call Motorola at 1 800 448 6686 13 IROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Radio Has No Power Reposition or charge battery pack Battery Does Not Charge or Last Long If using Charger Adapter make sure the plug is firmly con Enough nected into jack and the light on the adapter glows indicating correct charging status If Desktop Charger is used make sure battery is positioned properly and light on tray is on Radio should be turned off when charging Charge time will be longer if it is left on Heavy usage may require a spare battery or recharging Message Not Transmitted Make sure the Push To Talk button is completely pressed and the Transmit Light is on while you talk Insert reposition or charge battery pack Message Not Received Confirm radios are set on the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings Se
22. or in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG An air bag inflates with great force Do not place objects including portable or mobile two way radios in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If improperly installed or placed wireless equipment is in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates serious injury could result y CAUTION ANTENNAS Do notuse radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn mayresult BATTERIES All batteries can cause property damage injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals The material may com plete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged battery particularly when plac ing it inside a pocket purse or other con tainer with metal objects A CAUTION CHARGERS AND POWER CORD To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way contac
23. place or modify the same so that it becomes non infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software apparatus or devices not fur nished by MOTOROLA nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or soft ware not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copy righted 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 Product in 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 reproduction distribution or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted
24. r Since radio frequencies can be monitored codes will notmake your conversations private For compatibility with radios that do not have codes the radio can be set to Code Off in the programming mode See fol lowing instructions IMPORTANT To talk to others in your group all radios must be set to the same channel and code There are settings programmed into your radio for frequencies and codes If itis necessary to confirm settings or to change them for licens ing purposes the radio will audibly guide you through a series of programming steps If you have questions please call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 448 6686 To Change Frequency and Code Settings 1 Channel Models 1 Hold Push To Talk button down while turning radio on Fig J 4 Radio announces current frequency setting Example frequency one 2 Press Push To Talk button to scroll through frequencies Fig K q Radio announces each frequency as you scroll Example two three 3 Release Push To Talk when you have reached desired frequency 4 Press Monitor button to select and save new frequency setting Fig L lt Radio announces current code setting Example code two nine 5 Press Push To Talk to scroll through codes 4 Radio announces each code as you scroll Example three zero three one 6 Release Push To Talk when you have reached desired code 7 Press Monitor button to select and save
25. rit radio Your radio is a product of Motorola s 50 years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of com munications equipment With proper care and use your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly operate the radio before use Contents of Package 1 Radio 1 channel model shown 2 Antenna UHF shown 3 Belt Clip 4 5 6 Ni Cad Battery Pack 10 Hour Charger Adapter 10 Hour Desktop Charger Optional Literature Not shown Owner s Manual Quick Reference Guide Warranty Card Qu MOTOROLA The 10 Hour Desktop Charger is optional and may not be included in your package GETTING STARTED Spirit M Series Radio 1 Antenna 2 Push To Talk Button 3 Monitor Button 4 Microphone 5 Battery Cover 6 Battery Cover Latches 7 Speaker 8 On Off Volume Knob 9 Transmit Light 10 Accessory J ack 11 Accessory ack Cover Multi channel models have a Channel 4 Selector Knob on top of the radio To Attach Remove Antenna To attach the antenna rotate the antenna clockwise onto the top of the radio until hand tight Reverse to remove Fig A Note The antenna should always be installed when operating the radio Operat ing the radio without an antenna greatly reduces the range of the radio To Attach Remove Belt Clip 1 Align the belt clip to th
26. rit Radio Frequencies To program other Spirit radios to the same frequency ies as your M Series radio please use the following tables to match frequency settings 1 AND 2 WATT MODELS 1 Channel UHF Spirit Modelst 1 Channel VHF Spirit Modelstt Dip Switch Positions Freq MHz Color 3 Dip Switch Positions Freq MHz Color S1 2 464 5000 Brown 464 5500 Yellow 467 7625 J 467 8125 K 467 8500 Silver Star 467 8750 Gold Star 467 9000 Red Star 467 9250 Blue Star 151 6250 151 9550 154 5700 154 6000 2 Channel VHF Spirit Models Channel 1 Channel 2 Dip Switch Positions Freq MHz Color Freq MHz Color S1 S2 S3 S4 Channel 1 Channel 2 Dip Switch Positions Freq MHz Color Freq MHz Color S1 S2 S3 S4 Red Green OFF OFF OFF OFF Red Blue OFF ON OFF OFF Red Purple OFF OFF ON OFF Green 154 5700 Blue OFF ON ON OFF 464 5500 Yellow 464 5000 OFF OFF OFF OFF 467 7625 J 464 5000 OFF ON OFF OFF 464 5500 Yellow 467 8125 OFF OFF ON OFF 467 7625 467 8125 OFF ON ON 467 8500 Silver 467 8125 OFF OFF OFF ON uos Yelow ee pue a orr Md i w tSeries number begins with SU or states Spirit Pro 467 8500 Silver 467 9250 BlueStar OFF ON ON ON tSeries number begins with SV AV PC CS CV or states Spirit 2 Way or Spirit Pro 4 AND 5 WATT MODELS Spirit UHF Model SU42 Spirit VHF Model SV52 Channel Frequency MHz Color Channel Frequency MHz 464 5000 Brown 151 6250 464 5500 Yellow 151 9550 CODE TABLES M Series Other Spirit Radios R
27. t place of purchase or call 1 800 448 6686 Donotexpose chargers to rain or snow An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord may result in a fire or electric shock However if an extension cord must be used make sure That pins and plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger That extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Cord size is 18AWG for lengths of up to 100 feet and 16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet Do not disassemble charger contact place of purchase or call 1 800 448 6686 if charger is not functioning Incorrect reas sembly can resultin electric shock orfire To reduce risk of injury charge only Motor ola Ni Cad rechargeable batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing per sonalinjury and damage Use of an attachment not sold or recom mended by Motorola can result in a risk of fire electric shock orinjuryto personnel To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before cleaning Turn ing off controls does NOT reduce this risk ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Spirit M Series radios and accessories have a one 1 year limited warranty Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products This warranty applies within the fifty 50 United States and the District of Columbia I WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG MOTOROLA INC MOTOROLA
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