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User's Guide
SERIES TWO-WAY RADIO
Models XU1100, XU2100, XU2600,
@6864110R04@
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6864110R04-A
XV1100, XV2100, and XV2600
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Motorola XSeries Radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 70 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. The XSeries radios provide cost- effective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management and more. Motorola professional two-way radios are the perfect communications solution for all of
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Contents Keypad Lock............................. 27 Hands-Free Use/VOX .............. 27 Introduction...................................1 With Compatible VOX FCC Licensing Information..........5 Accessories........................... 27 Safety and General Information ..7 Without Accessories................. 28 Getting Started............................15 Setting VOX Sensitivity ............ 28 Installing the Swivel Belt Monitoring a Channel ............... 29 Holster ........................
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FCC Licensing Information XSeries professional two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC. Application is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form 159. To obtain these FCC forms please request document 000601 which includes all forms and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed, mailed or
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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 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. This device
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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 regulations. 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)
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Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. • not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wa
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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, particul
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Getting Started This User’s Guide covers several XSeries models, and may detail some features your radio does not have. Your model number is shown on the back of the radio above the battery door, and tells you the following information: Transmit Model Number Frequency Power Number of Model Location Band (Watts) Channels XU1100 UHF 1 1 XU2100 UHF 2 1 XU2600 UHF 2 6 XV1100 VHF 1 1 XV2100 VHF 2 1 XV2600 VHF 2 6 Scan 6-channel models only Scramble 2-watt models only X 15 Installing the Swivel Be
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Installing the Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Your radio is powered by an NiMH battery, which provides up to 15 hours* Ribbed of usage. Before you install the battery, Latch mark the date in the "INSTALL DATE" section with a permanent marker. As in vehicles, all rechargable batteries lose capacity over time. 1. Push and hold down the ribbed latch on the bottom of the radio toward the contacts, then slide and lift the battery door off. 2. With the Motorola logo side up, and 1 the charg
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Turning Your Radio On or Off Turn P clockwise for On or counterclockwise for Off. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all features and display k segments of your XTN Series radio. 188 218 Then the radio displays the current channel (larger number in the center) and the frequency assigned to that channel (on right). The interference eliminator code displays briefly. Then the current channel remains displayed. The transmit light on the front left of the radio flashes every three Fr
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Understanding the Display Scan Keypad Lock (XU2600, XV2600 Only) Scramble Battery Meter (2-Watt Models Only) Signal Strength Programming Frequency and Interference Mode Eliminator Code 1 Frequency Indicator Channel VOX/Microphone Gain X 21 Battery and Charging Options You have several battery and charging options on your XSeries Two-Way Radio. NiMH Battery See “Installing the Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery” on page 17. Alkaline Batteries Your radio can also use 4 AA batteries; alkalin
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Charging with the Drop-in Charging Tray 10-Hour charger Drop-in (Not included with all models) charging tray 1. Place the drop-in charging tray on a flat surface. 2. Insert the plug of the 10-hour charger into the jack of the drop-in charging tray. 3. Plug the charger into a power outlet. Insert the battery or radio into the tray with the Motorola logo or radio front facing the front of the charger and the contacts facing down. Note: To extend battery life, do not overcharge. Charging
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XTN Series Factory Defaults Your XTN radio is programmed at the factory to the following settings. If you need to change settings, refer to Programming Features on page 31. UHF VHF Channel Frequency Bandwidth Frequency Bandwidth 1 225.0 3 25.0 2 825.0 4 25.0 3 525.0 1 25.0 4 625.0 2 25.0 5 10 12.5 10 25.0 6 12 12.5 12 25.0 • Code: On (1) • Call Tone: Off (0) • VOX: Off (0) • Scramble: Off (0) To restore your radio to factory default programming, turn the radio on while holding the and \for t
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Keypad Lock 1. To maintain settings and lock keypad, press and hold \for three seconds. 2. To unlock, press and hold \for three seconds. Hands-Free Use/VOX Motorola XTN radios can operate hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible VOX accessories. A short delay occurs between when you start talking and the radio transmits. With Compatible VOX Accessories 1. Turn radio off. 2. Open accessory cover. 3. Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into accessory jack. 4. Turn radio on. Radio display
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Monitoring a Channel Check for channel activity. 1. Press and hold . You will hear static if the channel is clear Q and w0 will display. 2. Press again to release. Q Scanning (XU2600 and XV2600 only) You can scan up to six channels and frequencies. When the radio detects activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel. This allows you to talk and listen to the person transmitting without changing channels. 1. To start scanning, briefly press . Your radio displays h and begin
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Programming Features You can change the following features by entering the programming mode (k). To talk with someone on your two-way radios, these settings must match: • Channel (XU2600 and XV2600 only) • Frequency • Interference Eliminator Code • Scramble code • Bandwidth (for optimal clarity) You can also use k to set the following: • Call tones • Microphone Gain • Scan List (XU2600 and XV2600 only) • Available channels (XU2600 and XV2600 only) Note: You cannot enter kwhile a VOX accessory
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Programming the Interference Eliminator Code The Interference Eliminator Code helps minimize interference by providing you with code combinations, which filter out static, noise, and unwanted messages. Interference 1. Enter Programming Mode as necessary, refer to “Entering Eliminator 01075 Programming Mode” on page 31. Code 2. Press \ until the Interference Eliminator Code display number begins to flash. 3. Press or to select the desired Code (See “Interference Eliminator Codes” [ ] beg
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4. Press and hold M to exit k. Note: Spirit GT radios operate at 12.5 kHz. The M Series radios may operate at 25.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz bandwidth if selectable. If you have questions on radio use, call 1-800-448-6686. Programming the Available Channel (XU2600 and XV2600 only) For applications requiring fewer channels, you can reduce the number of available channels from 6. Older XTN radios may not have this feature. Call 1-800-448-6686 for more information. 1. Enter Programming Mode as necessar
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1. Enter Programming Mode as necessary, refer to “Entering Programming Mode” on page 31. 2. Press \ until h displays and the channel and Y or n flashes. 3. Press [ or ] to increase or decrease the channel. 4. Press to display either: J Y to include the channel n to exclude the channel 5. Press and hold M to exit k. Cloning You can duplicate XSeries radio settings from one radio to another by using the optional accessory 53879 Multi-Unit Charger (MUC). Please refer to the MUC User's Guide
