Motorola and T6220 Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. l Privacy Eavesdrop Reducer T6210 and T6220 Only Your radio has the Eavesdrop Reducer feature a scramble code that makes Q your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening without the same code It doesn t guarantee secrecy but it adds an extra layer of privacy Don t forget all the radios have to be set to the same Eavesdrop Reducer code for the transmissions to be clear To turn the Eavesdrop Reducer feature on press as needed until amp is displayed then select code 2 or 3 After you exit the menu the display will show amp To turn the Eavesdrop Reducer feature off press as needed until is displayed then select After you exit the menu the amp icon will disappear from the display QuieT6000 m The QuieT6000 function helps ensure uninterrupted communication among Motorola Talkabout T6200 and T6300 series radios it helps prevent you from hearing transmissions from other radios However other radios can hear you To turn the QuieT6000 function on or off press as needed until Qr is displayed Then select one of the following settings Setting Display Function JU QuieT6000 is turned off N QuieT6000 is turned on but is suspended while I ey lu scanning B QuieT6000 is turned on including while scanning You can also turn the QuieT6000 function on Setting i or off Setting by pressing and holding while you turn on your rad2. ly Your radio doesn t sound an alert just the actual transmission You will still hear the talk confirmation tone if TA activated AIAS w Your radio vibrates to alert you a Your radio rings your call tone when you receive a call Lu Mu A amp A Your radio vibrates and rings your call tone when receiving Talk Confirmation Tone a7 Whenever you turn on the talk confirmation tone feature your two way radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting It s like saying Roger or Over and lets others know you re finished talking If you don t hear the talk confirmation tone you can enable it by pressing and holding as you turn on your radio Now whenever you release the button you let your friends know you re finished talking by transmitting a tone To disable the talk confirmation tone feature turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding Button Beeps Every time you press a button on your radio it beeps unless you turn Button Beeps off To turn button beeps off turn your radio on while you press and hold To turn ere back on turn the radio off and then back on again while you press and hold When Button Beeps are turned off you won t hear call tones that you send Hands Free Use VOX Hands Free Use With Accessories VOX allows you to transmit hands free by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio
3. Flashing Green Top off charging 90 to 100 Solid Green Charging complete 100 Flashing Red Battery faulty f If flashing red persists for more than one minute the battery is faulty and should be replaced Flashing Yellow Standby Battery waiting to charge Temperature out of range for charging must be between 5 to 40 C or 41 to 104 F Getting Started Note When moving between hot and cold environments do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates usually about 20 minutes Note When charging the battery by itself remove the charger from the charger adapter cover before inserting and or removing the battery from the charger adapter cover Charging Dock The charging dock provides drop in charging convenience The charging dock can be mounted or placed on any flat surface Such as a wall or workbench and turns your radio into a stationary intercom while keeping it charged and ready for any adventure To mount the charging dock e Wrap the power cord under the charging dock Use the cutouts to hold the cord in place e Attach using two 6 x 34 screws appropriate for the mounting surface ao D S 5 o Cutouts e Position the charger with the hook on the light indicator end over the left slot e Snap the hook on the cord end into the right slot clamping the charger onto the charging dock contacts e Plug in the charger e
4. To set VOX plug in your accessory before you turn on your radio When you turn on your radio flashing amp displays Your radio will now detect your voice and transmit every time you talk When you transmit using a VOX headset you will hear yourself talking through the accessory speaker This lets you know VOX is working Press to turn off VOX and return to the regular way of transmitting The lt will disappear To reset VOX use turn your radio off and then back on with your accessory plugged in Note When using accessories ensure that they are plugged in before you turn on the radio Hands Free Use VOX Note There is a short delay when you start talking before the transmitter turns on Setting Sensitivity Level The sensitivity level allows you to compensate for background noise when using an accessory If you are not using an accessory the sensitivity level will adjust your microphone s sensitivity By adjusting the sensitivity level up or down you can minimize the chance of unintended noises triggering a transmission or increase the microphone s ability to pick up quiet voices To set sensitivity level press as needed until anda value through J are displayed Then select High 3 for quiet environments Medium 2 for most environments Low for noisy environments When you connect a VOX accessory the radio will automatically be set to your last sensitivity level Hands Free Use VOX
5. The warranty for Spirit GT series and Talkabout series two way radio accessories is for 90 days Software The warranty is for 90 days Repairs Replacements The warranty is for the balance of the original warranty or for 90 days from the date you receive it whichever is longer gt sk g 8 z 3 9 S L ima gt J g tI 8 z 3 9 S L ad lll Who is Covered This warranty extends to the first end user purchaser only IV What We Will Do to Correct Warranty Problems At no charge to you we have the option to repair or replace the Products or software that do not conform to the warranty or to refund the Products purchase price We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned refurbished pre owned or new Products or parts No software updates are provided V How to Get Warranty Service Please call USA Canada 1 800 353 2729 1 800 461 4575 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola You must ship the Products to us with freight duties and insurance prepaid Along with the Products you must include a a copy of your receipt bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase b a written description of the problem c the name of your service provider if this Product requires subscription service d the name and location of the installat
6. the Lock feature locks the Menu Volume Control Weather T6220 only and Scan functions Meaning that you can only turn the two way radio on and off transmit and monitor You can make sure your menu settings won t be changed Lock On accidentally Just turn on lock by pressing reno for three seconds me Jj Now you ll see the icon To turn Lock off press again for three seconds Note If your radio is in two way mode and Weather Alert is enabled an emergency broadcast on the selected channel will still switch the radio to that weather channel Scanning By using Scanning you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you More importantly you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan You don t have to set a new channel or code the radio just resets itself temporarily to that channel and code and you can start talking Scanning Continued To start scanning briefly press Y Scan Monitor Your channel code screen displays 2 and begins to scroll through channels When the radio detects channel activity it stops on that channel and displays its channel and code You can talk to the person s transmitting without having to switch channels by pressing G To stop scanning briefly press g If you press while the radio is scanning the radio will transmit on the channel you selected before you activated Scan If no tran
7. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola and other third party software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such software The software may be copied into used in and redistributed with only those Products that are associated with such software No other use including without limitation disassembly or reverse engineering of such software or exercise of exclusive rights in such software is permitted IX State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights Some states and other jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To obtain information on Motorola Personal Communications Products including warranty service accessories and optional Extended Warranties on selected Products please call USA Canada 1 800 353 2729 1 800 461 4575 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone To correspond with Motorola about the Products please write us at http Awww motorola com or at USA Canada Motorola Inc Motorola Canada Limited 600 North U S Highway 45 5875 Whittle Road Libertyville IL 60048 Mississauga ON L
8. T6210 and T6220 Only Talk Confirmation Tone Button Beeps Hands Free Use VOX Hands Free Use With Accessories Setting Sensitivity Level PYiVACY 2 2262 ec ccs eee masis kaa a 38 Eavesdrop Reducer T6210 and T6220 Only 38 QuieT6000 39 Unique Situations 40 Weather T6220 Only 41 Turning On Weather Channel Reception 41 Setting the Weather Channel 42 Setting the Weather Alert 42 Other Important Features 44 LOCK ss Zaa u O w Meee 44 Scanning 44 Auto Power Off 45 Reset 46 Simple Menu 46 Use and Care 47 Frequency and Code Charts 48 Troubleshooting 50 Motorola Limited Warranty 53 Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000 For information regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual FM Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card which is included with radio models that offer this capability RF Operational Characteristics Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver When it is ON it receives and transmits radi
9. and interference eliminator code settings Make sure is NOT being pressed while trying to listen Reposition replace or recharge batteries If QuieT6000 feature is on transmit call tone before talking If QuieT6000 feature is on with only VibraCall selected a received call must be acknowleged by pressing any button or a VOX activation before the radio can receive any incoming transmissions Obstructions and operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere change location Verify that the radio is not in Scan mode Eavesdrop Reducer code is on or setting does not match other radios all radios must use the same Eavesdrop Reducer code Heavy static or interference Radios are too close they must be at least five feet apart Radios are too far apart or obstacles interfering with transmission Talk range is up to two miles in clear unobstructed conditions Channel and or Make sure menu is unlocked Unlock by pressing for three code locked seconds D lt 5 lt 2 2 gt Troubleshooting ANN SSK Symptom Cannot access all menus or Cannot display desired icon Try This Verify whether Simple Menu is activated Disable Simple Menu by pressing Wen while turning on the radio Other radios not receiving your transmissions QuieT6000 mode is set Press to talk to members of your party or turn QuieT6000 off Low batteries Replace alkaline
10. and visual display tell you your battery is running down eWeather resistant 14 channels each with 38 interference eliminator codes Privacy feature that helps minimize interference from other groups Roger Beep Signals others you re done talking eCall Button Get others attention before you start talking eScan Easily finds your group s channel and code by searching all combinations eDurable fixed antenna Maximizes talk range e1 Year Limited Warranty For warranty details call 1 800 353 2729 eUser s guide included eQuick release Swivel Belt Clip included ellluminated display Easy to read your settings in dark places eTalk Hands Free VOX Voice activation VOX lets you talk hands free when used with optional accessories eMultiple Audible Call Tones Multiple distinct ringing options so your group can identify who s calling eButton Beeps on off Silences the beeps to avoid disturbing others Batteries not included Requires 3 AA Alkaline batteries or one NiMH rechargeable battery Accessories for T6200 series Convenient headphones some with hands free talk capabilities mesh and waterproof carry cases and rechargeable battery packs available from your retailer or www motorola com MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo TALKABOUT and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola Inc Reg U S Pat amp Tm Off All other product or service names are the pro
11. at a comfortable listening level when using audio accessories ao Li S 5 o NiMH Battery Charging Contacts Check out the accessory brochure for other cool stuff available from Motorola Getting Started 254 Installing Batteries Your radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery Some radio packages include a NiMH battery with charger adapter cover charging dock and charger If you don t have these items they re also available in the NiMH battery upgrade kit 56319 Call 1 800 353 2729 U S A or 1 800 461 4575 Canada for the dealer nearest you Turn off the radio by pressing and holding e Push latch up until it clicks e Lift back cover off Latch e Remove and replace batteries so the Hook back cover on the hinges marking matches the one in the Close the battery door pressing compartment or the NiMH charge lightly until the latch clicks and returns contacts are facing out toward the to its original position battery door ao D S 5 o Getting Started 254 Battery Meter The battery meter on the top left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have It shows full 2a two thirds full gt one third full and empty When it s the radio beeps every 10 minutes So change or charge those batteries Battery Life The
12. road e Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require Operational Warnings 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 the vehicle Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe for example Factory Mutual CSA or UL Approved Do not remove install or charge batteries in such areas Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Note The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operat
13. squelch 0 disables interference eliminator codes This allows you to fl monitor all activity on the channel you are using Interference Eliminator Codes Talkabout Motorola Talkabout Motorola Motorola Code Hz Freq 7 7x Code Hz Freq 7 7x Code Hz Freq 7 7x Code Frequency and Code Charts Note Motorola 7 7x is an older Motorola radio that has seven codes common with newer FRS radios a Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom No Power Try This Reposition or replace alkaline batteries Recharge or replace NiMH battery Message not transmitted Make sure is completely pressed as you transmit Reposition replace or recharge batteries Hearing other noises or conversation on a channel Confirm interference eliminator code is set Shared channel or interference eliminator code may be in use try another Message scrambled Eavesdrop Reducer code is on or setting does not match other radios settings all radios must use the same Eavesdrop Reducer code Limited talk range Steel and or concrete structures heavy foliage use in buildings or vehicles 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 decreases range Change location of radio Symptom Message not received Try This Confirm radios have the same channel
14. 4Z 2H4 gt Lad g 8 z 3 9 S L ima 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 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 Inc Furthermore the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal nonexclusive royalty free license to use arising by operation of law in the sale of this product Patent Notice This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents 5896277 5894292 5864752 5699006 5742484 D408396 D399821 D387758 D389158 5894592 5893027 5789098 5734975 5861850 D395882 D383745 D389827 D389139 5929825 5926514 5953640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893 D433001 FCC License Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user s authority granted by the FCC to o
15. Place the radio or the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover into the charging dock until you hear a click e When the light indicator turns solid green the battery is fully charged a D lt 5 Turning On Your Radio Press and Hold Normal Menu Mode The radio beeps and the screen temporarily displays every image The red light above the v button flashes every three F seconds z Press and Hold Simple Menu Mode see page 46 a o The radio beeps and the screen temporarily displays only six images The red light above the button flashes every three seconds You have access to l only the Channel Code and Call Tone menus and E 254 Your Radio s Display Lock Set Battery Meter VibraCall Alert On Interference Eliminator Code Automatic Power Off Hands free Use with Accessories VOX Transmit Call Tone Call Tone Received Channel Scan On QuieT6000 Eavesdrop Reducer Volume Control Signal Strength Indicator Getting Started Channel Indicator Ring Alert On Weather On Turning Off Your Radio To turn off your radio press and hold for one second The radio beeps and the display goes blank Changing Settings While Turning On Your Radio The following table lists additional functions you can set by pressing and holding specific key combinations while turning on your radio Key s P
16. User s Guide AA MOTOROLA TALKABOUT TWO WAY RADIO NO A A D ONT N 6864110R40 C Models T6200 T6210 and T6220 Introduction Hi I m QuickStart and I m going to help you get started 4 The Motorola Talkabout T6200 T6210 and T6220 radios are durable two way radios that operate on Family Radio Service FRS frequencies require no service fee or license and can be used anywhere in the United States and other areas as listed by the FCC These radios offer more than just a way of keeping in touch The T6200 provides 14 channels and 38 interference eliminator codes five audible call tones accessory connector signal strength indicator auto power off and QuieT6000 The T6210 includes all the features found on the Motorola Talkabout T6200 plus features such as Eavesdrop Reducer and VibraCall alert The T6220 includes five additional call tones eight NOAA weather channels and weather alert A detachable quick reference peel off sticker that you can stick on the back of your radio is included This sticker will help you identify the settings and icons displayed on your radio This information is also included in the Getting Started section which begins on page 14 2 5 2 a L Motorola the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola Inc Reg U S Pat amp Tm Off 2000 2001 Motorola Inc All rights rese
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18. batteries Recharge or replace NiMH battery Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life Low battery meter reading although new batteries are installed Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type See page 26 Charger LED double flashing Charger not properly positioned Reposition charger and ensure it is firmly clamped to the radio battery or charging dock Battery power is very low battery is charging up slowly before it starts to quick charge Cannot activate VOX Feature not set and on See page 36 Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Personal Communications Products Purchased in the United States and Canada What This Warranty Covers Products Defects in materials and workmanship in wireless cellular telephones pagers and or two way radios and certain accessories that are sold with them such as the battery battery charger and holster manufactured and or sold by Motorola Products Batteries Defects in materials and workmanship in batteries that are manufactured by Motorola and or sold with Products are covered by this warranty only if the fully charged capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or they leak Software Physical defects in the media that tangibly embodies each copy of any software supplied with the Products What the Period of Coverage Is From the date the Products are purchased by the first end user Products The warranty is for one year Exception
19. ces at 1 800 353 2729 U S A 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone 1 800 461 4575 Canada 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone x i n o Getting Started Basic Operation of Your Radio Indicator Light Use Power to Turn power on off Use feng to Scroll through menus Lock the keypad when held down and not ina menu Exit the menu when held down while in a menu use Call to Transmit call tone Use to Talk on the radio Exit the menu when briefly pressed while in a menu Use Q to Turn on backlight short press Press and hold to switch between Weather Mode and Two Way Mode T6220 Only Use O and to Adjust volume Scroll through menu settings Use Scan Monitor to Turn Scan on off short press Monitor the channel amp check signal strength long press Microphone When using audio accessories ensure that they are plugged in before you turn on the radio Belt Clip I C usha p P e bottom of the clip to attach 4I or detach the clip from the radio Note The belt clip holds the radio while being worn on your belt It was designed for your convenience and is not meant to secure your radio under all circumstances For high activity environments an accessory carry case is more appropriate to secure the radio Motorola recommends that the volume level be kept
20. eption weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or outdoors Also because weather channels are transmitted without codes they may contain static or noise Note In some isolated areas it may not be possible to receive weather channel transmissions Setting the Weather Alert 2 If you set the weather alert and switch back to two way mode amp is displayed SSS Whenever NOAA transmits an emergency weather broadcast on the selected channel your radio alerts you using the selected alert mode ring or vibrate and switches to the selected weather channel If your radio is in weather mode you will receive a weather alert only on the selected channel To set weather alerts switch to weather mode press w twice and press or to select Y on Note The TalkAbout T6200 series two way radios are designed to be two way radios primarily with the added utility of features such as Weather Alert The radio uses the same circuitry for both two way radio and weather alert receptions Therefore you can miss a weather alert while you are engaged in two way communication either transmitting or receiving To ensure that you do not miss a weather alert leave the radio in the Weather Mode Weather T6220 Only L 3 5 rs r 5 Q L I 1 lt 5 Other Important Features Lock To avoid accidentally changing radio operation
21. f a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions Medical Devices Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 centimeters be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches 15 centimeters from their pace maker when the radio is turned ON not carry the radio in the breast pocket e use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interfer ence is taking place Hearing Aids Some wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive Always obey them When using your radio while driving please e Give full attention to driving and to the
22. following chart lists the approximate battery life during two way use for alkaline and NiMH batteries See page 26 Battery Type Two Way Use AA alkaline 35 hours NiMH 12 hours Two way use is defined as 90 standby time 5 talk time and 5 receive time Note Battery life will be reduced if you regularly use Hands Free VOX accessories Weather or Scan Charging the NiMH Battery Charge the NiMH battery overnight 16 hours before using it for the first time it will only need up to four hours of charging thereafter Charger Battery aa CE Light Indicator e Turn off the radio by pressing and holding or place the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover At the contacts on the back of the radio or if you are charging just the battery at the battery contacts e Position the charger so that the large hook on the end of the charger is over the large slot on the battery door or if you are charging the battery by itself on the large slot on the charger adapter cover e Place the small hook on the other end of the charger over the small slot and snap it into place e Plug in the charger a D S 5 o 254 Charging Status The Light Indicator shows the charging status when the charger is connected to the radio the NiMH battery or the charging dock Charging LightIndicator Level Color Charging Status and Description Complete Solid Red Rapid charging Up to 90
23. g Accessories Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port Before you place an accessory on your head or in your ear turn the volume down After placing the accessory on your head or in your ear adjust the volume by pressing O or Monitor Signal Strength Indicator The button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel open squelch to tell whether the channel is currently in use This button can also help you determine when a radio is moving out of range To check for channel activity press and hold the button You ll hear static if the channel is clear and Yu will display Don t transmit if you hear conversation To avoid interrupted conversation wait until the channel is clear or switch to another channel The Ya helps you determine when a radio is moving out of range by displaying a receive signal strength value next to the T while you press and hold This value from weakest through 6 strongest indicates the relative strength of the incoming signal Talking and Listening Signal Strength Indicator Note Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal h Alerts Alerts allow members of your group to notify each other that they want to talk Alerts can be audible visual or vibrating You can also determine how your radio will alert you when you re receiving vibrate ring both or none Your radi
24. gt Lad g 8 z 3 9 S L ima gt J g 8 z 3 9 S L ad VIII Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola s expense we will defend you and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you to the extent that a lawsuit is based ona claim that the Products directly infringe a United States patent Our obligation is conditioned on a you notifying us promptly in writing when you receive notice of the claim b you giving us sole control of the defense of the suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and c should the Products become or in Motorola s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent you permit us at our option and expense either to procure for you the right to continue using the Products replace or modify them so that they become non infringing or grant you a credit for such Products as depreciated and accept their return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Products as established by Motorola Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement that is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with ancillary equipment as defined in VI above This is Motorola s entire liability with respect to infringement of patents by the Products
25. gulations DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is IN USE Holding the antenna affects the effective range Two Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two way radio hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone two to three inches 5 0 to 7 5 cm away from the lips VY Body Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip holder holster case or body harness Use of non Motorola approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines If you do not use a body worn accessory ensure the antenna is at least one inch 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories refer to the Two Way Radio section of www motorola com store Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility Note Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your radio when on board an aircraft Any use o
26. io M QuieT6000 Continued 2 If you have a T6200 radio with QuieT6000 on and want to talk to others in your group who also have QuieT6000 on you must first transmit a call tone before talking to them When the call tone is transmitted J will display on the other T6200 or T6300 series radios with the same channel interference eliminator code and QuieT6000 on letting them know that you want to talk to them Those radios can then receive and transmit until 30 seconds of inactivity occurs which resets the QuieT6000 function While QuieT6000 is on Qr is displayed to indicate that the function is on However during the 30 seconds of inactivity Qr will flash Unique Situations QuieT6000 can also keep your radio quiet when you are in a situation where noise can be disruptive such as when you are in a movie theater or out hunting Set QuieT6000 to either or and set your radio s alert to VibraCall only Now when you receive a call from another T6200 or T6300 series radio your radio will vibrate while the displays on the screen The JZ will remain on the screen until you press any button Only then can you receive and transmit to those radios until 30 seconds of inactivity occurs and the QuieT6000 function resets Weather wanay Only You can t change the weather but you can be prepared for it whenever you take your Motorola Talkabout T6220 radio with you That s because it tunes into National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin
27. ion facility if applicable and most importantly e your address and telephone number If requested you must also return all detachable parts such as antennas batteries and chargers RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE We will ship repaired or replacement Products at our expense for the freight and insurance but at your expense for any duties If additional information is needed please contact us at the telephone number listed above VI What This Warranty Does Not Cover Products that are operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished by Motorola for use with the Products ancillary equipment or any damage to the Products or ancillary equipment as a result of such use Among other things ancillary equipment includes batteries chargers adaptors and power supplies not manufactured or supplied by Motorola Any of these voids the warranty Someone other than Motorola or its authorized service centers tests adjusts installs maintains alters modifies or services the Products in any way Any of these voids the warranty Rechargeable batteries that a are charged by other than the Motorola approved battery charger specified for charging such batteries b have any broken seals or show evidence of tampering c are used in equipment other than the Product for which they are specified or d are charged and stored at temperatures greater than 60 degrees centigrade Any of
28. ions turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged battery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects Charging Safety Instructions Before using the battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on the 1 battery 2 battery charger and 3 radio using the battery 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 NTN9393 110V NiMH Charging Adapter Batteries Capacity in milliampere Kit Number hour mAH Description Composition NTN9395 550 mAH T6000 Series NiMH Save these Instructions 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 bee
29. ios in your group to keep the same settings that you have on your radio press as you turn each radio on Simple Menu increases the menu time out to 60 seconds To turn off Simple Menu press 9 as you turn on the radio If you want to set up Simple Menu for inexperienced users without advanced features activated such as Eavesdrop Reducer and QuieT6000 reset their radios to the original factory settings by either pressing and or by pressing and s while turning on their radios Then activate Simple Menu by turning their radios off and then back on while pressing few Use and Care Use a soft damp cloth to Do not immerse in water Do not use alcohol or clean the exterior cleaning solutions If the radio gets wet Q a 9 ao lt Oo Bug Turn it off and remove Dry with soft cloth Do not use until completely batteries dry Frequency and Code Charts The charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information These charts are useful when using Motorola Talkabout two way radios with other FRS radios s Channel MHz Channel MHz l 1 462 5625 8 467 5625 S 2 462 5875 9 467 5875 2 3 462 6125 10 467 6125 4 462 6375 11 467 6375 5 5 462 6625 12 467 6625 5 6 462 6875 13 467 6875 gt 7 462 7125 14 467 7125 WX1 162 550 WX5 162 450 WX2 162 400 WX6 162 500 WX3 162 475 WX7 162 525 WX4 162 425 WX8 162 275 Carrier
30. istration NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts You can listen to a weather channel or you can even set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts And because NOAA Weather Radio now broadcasts warning information for all types of hazards routine broadcasts are interrupted during emergencies for natural and technological warnings watches and other critical information NOAA has transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada that broadcast National Weather Service warnings watches forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day Whenever you listen to a weather channel you cannot use your radio for two way communications However a weather alert will notify you while the radio is in two way mode if you have enabled weather alert and the radio is on but not transmitting or receiving Turning On Weather Channel Reception To turn on weather channel reception press and hold the lt button To turn off weather channel reception and return to two way mode press and hold the lt button again z 2 a q N E F G z Weather T6220 Only Sonu Setting the Weather Channel ASS Your radio receives eight NOAA frequencies See the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 48 for a complete list After turning on the weather broadcast press eso to start the channel display blinking Press or to select the strongest channel As with two way radio rec
31. n dropped or damaged in any way 3 Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way 4 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit If plug will not fit the outlet have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock 5 To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle 6 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire electric shock or personal injury Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and or electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and That the cord size is18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet 10 The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged call Motorola Product Servi
32. o frequency RF energy The radio operates in the frequency range of 450 MHz to 470 MHz Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy e United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regula tions 47 CFR part 2 sub part J e American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Elec tronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 e Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1999 Edition e National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP of the United States Report 86 1986 e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 e National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom 1995 Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz 1999 To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC re
33. o will vibrate and or ring only the first time you receive a transmission or call It will not ring or vibrate again until 30 seconds of inactivity have elapsed Call Tone and Call Display Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk to them Each person in the group can have an individual call tone To set your call tone press as needed to display 3 You can press or 9 to scroll through the available call tones The radio plays a sample of each tone as you scroll through them To use your call tone just press to transmit it to others The displays next to the channel number Ring Only T6200 Only The ring feature rings the call tone you ve selected to notify you of two way radio reception When you set this feature the radio produces the call tone you ve selected each time you receive a two way radio transmission To set the Ring feature press E until is displayed and then press or to select n or 3 If you select H the will remain on the display after you exit the menu S Ring and or VibraCall T6210 and T6220 Only Your radio features Ring and or VibraCall a vibrating alert to notify you of two way radio reception in noisy environments To set Ring and or VibraCall press E until amp and or is displayed and then press O or to select the desired setting Display Within Menu Function
34. perate this radio and should not be made To comply with FCC requirements transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services Replacement of any transmitter component crystal semiconductor etc not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules Note Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada The governments of the United States and Canada may restrict exportation and re exportation of this product to certain destinations For further information contact the U S Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade No license fee or airtime charges Up to 2 mile range Depending on terrain and conditions eQuieT6000 Helps keep radios outside your group from disturbing you with ring tones or conversation eAutomatic Power Off Saves battery life by shutting down after user defined period of inactivity eKeypad Lock Prevents your settings from being accidentally changed eLow Battery Alert Audible tone
35. perty of their respective owners 2001 Motorola Inc All rights reserved Printed in the U S A amp WARNING This product is QuieT6000 Ring Automatic Alert Power Off Battery Lock On 1 l s Vibracalle Z Z Is Channel q l LI Code T6200 Series Scan LL QT ILI Two Way Radio 4 Co Il APO Quick Reference q 4 Detailed steps contained in the User s Guide Vol Yil amp alga Channel Hands Strengih Weather Free Eavesdrop Reducer Call Tone B uB6nouu 40 O ss id JBUULYD 1 U E AA an SS 1d deyy aanjeay 1 YJL M oIpeti 029 1 D Ploy pue ss d luo 02291 poui 1I u 8 AA pue pow AeM OML UB89Mj9q U91IAS OL a UNIN u auljeye een d L Aueneg ueos Buunp Bulpnjoul uo g z ueos Hulinp 1d ox uo a 40 A i00091 ino sinou ff O Ho HO Jamo olyewo ny s oeld 1 nb u ybiy E seoeid sow wnipsw g seoejd Asiou ul Mo S A941 AYWAISUaS Bun gia E I Buu 5 a qna yy u 0ZZ9 1 2 0LZ9L epeq 1 BulH u uo R Ho u Auo 00291 J Buiu Auo 0Zz91 rJ u6nouul OLZ9L 00291 5 uBnouu T Ae dsiq IIeS uol 129 E ay Ho 0ZZ91 8 OLZ9L Jaonpey doips Ae3 HE yno n BE poo ioleuluul g 85u u li lu h uBnoiuu 40 O ssald lt G esas lt O onan SS 4q den nuay oipey Aem om AlJaS 00Z9L
36. ressed and Held While Turning On Your Radio Function so Reset factory settings or D u o Turns audible button beeps and local audible call tones on or off Turns Talk Confirmation Tone on or off is mena Turns on Simple Menu mode See page 46 0 Call Enable disable QuieT6000 Setting l See page 39 VOX accessory attached Enable External VOX with accessory Getting Started 254 Accessing and Setting Features Almost everything you can do with your radio is done using the same basic key sequence Use your radio s s and Sor to select options and set features the way you want them All the features that work using this key sequence are described on the following pages Press Display Then Press wena the icon representing the O or to select the option then press feature you want or waitten seconds 60 seconds for Simple Menu mode to save the setting or press and hold Setting the Battery Type This feature allows the battery meter to recognize and properly display the power usage for either alkaline or rechargeable batteries To set the battery type press s until z displays Either A Alkaline or n NiMH or NiCad rechargeable is blinking Press O or until your choice of A orn displays then press to set Backlight 7 A Ee Being in the dark is never a problem Your radio has a backlight fo Jo that turns on au
37. rved Printed in the U S A Consumer Products Division 1125 Satellite Road Suite 101 Suwanee GA 30024 2880 For a copy of a large print version of this guide or for product related questions please call the following numbers 1 800 353 2729 U S A 1 800 461 4575 Canada 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone On the web please refer to the Two Way Radio section of www motorola com store Contents Introduction 1 Contents 3 Safety and General Information 5 Charging Safety Instructions 11 Single Unit Charger 1 Batteries Getting Started Basic Operation of Your Radio 14 Installing Batteries 16 Battery Meter 18 Battery Life 18 Charging the NiMH battery 19 Charging Status 20 Charging Dock 21 Turning On Your Radio 23 Your Radio s Display 24 Turning Off Your Radio 24 Changing Settings While Turning On Your Radio 25 Accessing and Setting Features 26 Setting the Battery Type Backlight Talking and Listening Before You Can Talk Setting the Channel Setting the Interference Eliminator Code Volume To Talk Talking Range Using Accessories Monitor Signal Strength Indicator Alerts 3 u t ear uC s Call Tone and Call Display Ring Only T6200 Only Ring and or VibraCall
38. s to blink Then press O or to set the code Press to save the code setting To hear everyone on your channel select code You can specify a different code for each channel To set a channel and code combination press and then press or to select the channel Press again and then press or to select a code Press to exit the menu and to save the channel and code combination To set another channel and code combination repeat these steps Volume You can set the volume whenever you are not using a menu Press or until it s just right The display will show 4 and the volume setting to 20 with being the lowest volume and 2 being the highest volume D S Ld v l mo S G F Caution Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when the volume is at a high setting This could cause hearing damage D b To Talk Note The microphone is located under the 9 button So don t cover it when you press Press and hold and talk two to three inches away from the microphone When you re finished just release Press and hold to talk 2 ON release to listen While transmitting the red indicator light above the button glows r Talking Range 3 F d Optimal Range Medium Range Minimal Range Flat open areas from five e Buildings or trees e Dense foliage or feet up to two miles line mountains of sight e Buildings or vehicles Usin
39. smission occurs within five seconds scanning will resume If you want to scan channels without interference eliminator codes change the code for your set channel to before you briefly press Auto Power Off You can program your radio to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity This helps save battery life To set the automatic power off feature press f as needed to display APO Press or to set the number of hours B after which power shuts off After you exit the menu APO displays on the screen when the automatic power off feature has been activated Five minutes before the radio shuts off an alert beep sounds Another alert beep will sound once per minute and APO will flash continuously during those five minutes Select to turn off the automatic power off feature ES 3 s G iL s S G e gt i lt pes Q ES 3 L i L S ed Ba E d lt et Reset You can reset your radio s menu settings to the factory settings by turning it on while pressing and holding and or and Simple Menu Simple Menu allows you to limit the number of menus displayed Channel Code and Call Tones to allow for simpler radio operation The Scan and Weather features along with most of the radio turn on sequences See page 25 are also disabled to prevent accidentally changing the radio s mode of operation If you want the rad
40. these voids the warranty Products that have a serial numbers or date tags that have been removed altered or obliterated b board serial numbers that do not match each other or board serial numbers that do not match the housing or c nonconforming or non Motorola housings or parts Any of these voids the warranty Defects or damage that result from a use of the Products in a manner that is not normal or customary b improper operation or misuse c accident or gt Lad g 8 z 3 9 S L ima gt Lad g S z 3 9 S L ad neglect such as dropping the Products onto hard surfaces d contact with water rain extreme humidity or heavy perspiration e contact with sand dirt or the like or f contact with extreme heat or spills of food or liquid Physical damage to the surface of the Products including scratches cracks or other damage to a display screen lens or other externally exposed parts Failure of Products that is due primarily to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products e Coil cords that are stretched or that have any broken modular tabs e Products that are leased Flat rate repair rates may apply to Products not covered by this warranty To obtain information about Products needing repairs that are not covered by this warranty please call the telephone number previously listed
41. tomatically any time you press a button The backlight turns off automatically four seconds after you last pressed a button You can also illuminate your display by pressing the button T6200 and T6210 or amp amp button T6220 os L D S 5 o A Talking and Listening Before You Can Talk To talk with someone on your two way radio both of you must be on the same channel interference eliminator code and Eavesdrop Reducer code T6210 and T6220 only gt The channel is the radio frequency wave your radio uses to transmit The HE interference eliminator code filters out static noise and unwanted messages Refer CE to the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 48 for channel and code 5 choices The Eavesdrop Reducer code makes your transmissions sound garbled to mE anyone listening who is not set to that code See page 38 8 Setting the Channel 2 To set the channel press once The channel number begins to FE blink Then press O or to set the channel Then proceed to the f a ag next menu or wait 10 seconds to save the channel setting To ee quickly exit the menu and go back to the first display screen press lu a The red indicator light above the button flashes quickly whenever the channel is in use Keep scrolling until you find a clear channel Setting the Interference Eliminator Code To set the code press f twice until the code number display begin
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