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Contents Safety and General Information ...................... 2 Special Features ................................................18 Interference Eliminator Code ..........................18 FCC Licensing Information................................10 Push to Talk Timeout Timer ............................18 Locking the Keypad ........................................18 Control Buttons..................................................11 Scanning Channels ..........................................1
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Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the follo
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• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Ele
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Two-way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola- supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed
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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 of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technol
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Medical Devices - Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Safety and General Use While Driving Check the law
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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.” 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 belo
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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 termi- nals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1. Do not expose the charge
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7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of 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. • The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical c
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FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequen- cies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159, which includes all forms and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or have questions, please use the
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Control Buttons - Model T5000 Use to: • Select menu options Use to: • Exit the menu (when • Turn radio on/off pressed while in a menu) • Adjust volume • Lock and unlock the LED Indicator Light keypad (when held down and not in a Use to: menu) • Talk Accessory Jack • Save a setting Use to: • Scan Use to: • Transmit call tone Use and to: • Scroll through menus Speaker Microphone 11 Control Buttons - Model T5000
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Control Buttons - Model T5500 and T5550 Use to: Use to: • Select menu options • Turn radio on/off • Exit the menu (when • Adjust volume pressed while in a menu) LED Indicator Light • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held Use to: down and not in a • Talk menu) • Save a setting Accessory Jack Use to: Use to: • Transmit call tone • Scan Removeable front cover Use and to: • Scroll through menus Speaker Microphone 12 Control Buttons - Model T5500 and T5550
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Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Note: The T5000,T5500 and T5550 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit,
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Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing . The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio. Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory) The desk stand charger pr
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Notes • The light on the charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. • When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). • For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2. Gently push until the clip clicks into
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Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 1 watt. Channels 8-14 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. 1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes. 2. Press or to set the channel. 3. Press to save the channel setting. Channels and Frequencies Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS 2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13 467.6
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Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to listen). Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Checking the Channel Before Transmitting Your radio has multiple channels
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Special Features Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. To set the code for a channel: 1. Press until the code starts to flash. 2. Press or to select the code. 3. Press to save the code setting. You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to on an FRS radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with other
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Scanning Channels Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press and release or . The scan indicator displays . When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. To respond to the transmitting, press within 5 seconds. Note: If your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to while scanning, the radio checks for activity on each
