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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety and General Information ... 2 FCC Licensing Information...10 Control Buttons...11 Getting Started ...13 Installing the AA Batteries ...13 Installing the NiMh Battery Pack ...13 Battery Meter...14 Attaching the Belt Clip ...15 Removing the Belt Clip...15 Turning Your Radio On and Off ...15 Setting the Volume ...15 Setting a Channel ...16 Channels and Frequencies ...16... -
Page 4: Safety And General Information
RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance). Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal... - Page 5 • 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 •...
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 • The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. 9. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone).
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Page 12: Fcc Licensing Information
1-800-418-3676 Or: http://www.fcc.gov Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by... -
Page 13: Control Buttons
Control Buttons - Model T5000 • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light • Talk • Save a setting • Transmit call tone Speaker • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) •... - Page 14 Control Buttons - Model T5500, T5530 and T5550 • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light • Talk • Save a setting • Transmit call tone Removeable front cover Speaker • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) •...
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Page 15: Getting Started
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. -
Page 16: Battery Meter
Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing 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. -
Page 17: Attaching The Belt Clip
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. -
Page 18: Setting A Channel
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, a 0.5 watt channel, 1. With the radio on, press 2. Press to set the channel. -
Page 19: Talking And Listening
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). -
Page 20: Special Features
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 to select the code. 3. -
Page 21: Scanning Channels
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 When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission. -
Page 22: Alerts
Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1. -
Page 23: Transmitting A Talk Confirmation Tone
QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. It is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as at an amusement park or ski resort. - Page 24 To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on: 1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio. 2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio.
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Page 25: Accessories
Hands-free Use with Accessories (VOX) (T5500, T5530 and T5550 models only) Voice activation (VOX) allows you to talk handsfree when used with optional accessories connected to the radio. See the Motorola Talkabout accessory brochure for available VOX accessories. 1. Turn the radio off. -
Page 26: Hands-Free Use (Ivox) Without Accessories
5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. 6. To receive, stop talking. To turn VOX off, press or remove the audio accessory. Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox) (T5530 model only) You can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice activation (VOX) accessories. -
Page 27: Patent Information
Patent Information This product is manufactured under 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 Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. -
Page 28: Copyright Information
Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official licensee for this product. Motorola, the Motorola logo trademarks and the Motorola trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. Please contact Giant International Ltd. at 800-638-5119 for questions/comments, warranty, support, or service related to this product. -
Page 29: Warranty
This limited warranty is a consumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products, Accessories and oft- ware manufactured by (Giant International Ltd.), and purchased by consumers in... - Page 30 Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or 3. Ninety (90) days conditions; or (d) other acts which from the date of are not the fault of Motorola or purchase by the first (Giant International Ltd.), are consumer purchaser excluded from coverage.
- Page 31 Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, (Giant International Ltd.) or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or...
- Page 32 Products Covered B. Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Who is covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. Length of Coverage Exclusions B.
- Page 33 (d) the name and location of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your address and telephone num- ber. What Other Limitations Are There? ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND Canada Two-Way radio 1-800-638-5119...
- Page 34 Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software.
- Page 36 GMRS License Required. Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and other Motorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.