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@6864110W17@
6864110W17-B
Models T5900, T5920, and T5950
031048a
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4110w17b.book Page 1 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product! Product registration is an important step. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service and permits us to contact you should your Motorola product require an update or other service. To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola produc
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4110w17b.book Page 2 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Removing Channels from the Scan List Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 (Nuisance Delete Feature) . . . . . . 21 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Handsfree Use Installing the AA Batteries . . . . . . . . .12 Without Accessories (iVox) . . . . . . 22 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack . . . .12 Handsfree Use Battery Meter . . . . .
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4110w17b.book Page 3 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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/un
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4110w17b.book Page 4 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 Austr
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4110w17b.book Page 5 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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 FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, a
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4110w17b.book Page 6 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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 Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independ
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4110w17b.book Page 7 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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: Give full attention to driving and to the road. Use handsfree 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
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4110w17b.book Page 8 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, 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 c
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4110w17b.book Page 9 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle. 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 7. Make sure the cord is located so it will
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4110w17b.book Page 10 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies 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 Forms 605 and 159, which includes all forms and instructions. If you wish to have the
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4110w17b.book Page 11 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Control Buttons Use P to: Accessory Jack with Cover Turn power on/off Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use J to: Monitor channel activity Use M(Push to Talk) to: Activate enhanced scanning Talk Use ] and [ to: Save a setting Scroll through menus Use ^ to: Microphone Transmit call tone Use \ to: Lock the keypad (when held Speaker down and not in a menu) Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) 11 Control Butto
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4110w17b.book Page 12 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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 cover and remove. 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: A NiCd rechargeable battery can be used instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrad
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4110w17b.book Page 13 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full d to empty a. When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing . M 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
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4110w17b.book Page 14 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 6. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet. 7. Remove the charger pocket inserts from the charger pockets. 8. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets. To charge the battery pack separately from the radio: 1. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 2. Make sure the charger pocket inserts are in place. 3. Align the metal contacts on th
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4110w17b.book Page 15 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM 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 place. Removing the Belt Clip 1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch. 2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio. Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn P clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. The radio chirps and the dis
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4110w17b.book Page 16 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 1 - 7 and channels 15 - 22 are 1 watt. Channels 8 - 14 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, z displays. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, y 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. M Channels and Frequencies Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Des
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4110w17b.book Page 17 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 9 467.5875 MHz FRS 20 462.6750 MHz GMRS 10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS 11 467.6375 MHz FRS 22 462.7250 MHz GMRS Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Weather Frequency Frequency Channel Channel WX1 162.550 MHz WX5 162.450 MHz WX2 162.400 MHz WX6 162.500 MHz WX3 162.475 MHz WX7 162.525 MHz WX4 163.425 MHz WX8 162.275 MHz 17 Getting Started
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4110w17b.book Page 18 Monday, August 18, 2003 3:01 PM Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel (1-22) and Interference Eliminator Code 99 22 (0-99). To talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches M away from your mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to listen). M Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 f
