Motorola Gm380 User Manual

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UTILITIES
BRIGHTNESS
This feature allows you to alter the brightness
of the radio display and keypad to suit
conditions.
You can only alter the brightness feature via
the menu.Using the Menu
1Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE and Backlight
is set to On.
2
c
to enter Menu Mode.
3
+
or
e
until:
4
c
to select
5
+
or
e
until:
6
c
to select
7
+
or
e
to alter brightness to one of
nine levels.
8
c
to select required level.
Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu
mode and display
shows e.g.:
UtilitiesBrightnessSelectedChan: 05 
						

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UTILITIES
OPTION BOARD
Your radio is capable of being fitted with an
option board. Each board will extend the
capability of your radio by adding a new feature
such as voice storage, voice scrambler or
trunking. See your dealer for the availability
and suitability of the various option boards.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOfftheOptionBoardby
using a pre-programmedOption Boardbutton
or via the menu.
Using the Option Board Button
1.
Press theOption Boardbutton to switch the
Option Boardon, when the feature enable alert
will sound, the option board iconNis lit and
the display will show
:
2.
Press theOption Boardbutton again to switch
the Option Boardoff, when the feature disable
alert will sound, the option board iconN
extinguished and the display will show:
Using the Menu
Option Brd OnOption Brd Off1EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.
2
c
to enter Menu Mode.
3
+
or
e
until:
4
c
to select
5
+
or
e
until:
6
c
to select
Display shows
current status e.g. :
7
+
or
e
until:
8
c
to select
Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu
mode and display
shows e.g.:
UtilitiesOption BoardOffOnSelectedChan: 05 
						

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UTILITIES
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
When the VOX accessory is connected, your
radio may be used with hands-free operation.
The VOX feature intelligently senses
background noise, so that it adapts
automatically to the noise level in the
environment in which you are working.
To start the VOX feature:
1.Ensure that the VOX accessory is
connected to the rear accessory connec-
tor of the radio.
2.Switch the radio to a VOX channel.
You can disable the VOX feature by pressing
the PTT button on the hand held microphone.
This allows you to use the hand held
microphone as normal.
To re-enable the VOX feature:
1.Change channel away from and back to
the VOX channel. 
						

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UTILITIES
STUN/UNSTUN
For added security and to avoid abuse of the
radio system in which you operate, a feature
known asStun/Unstunis included in your
radio.
This feature can only be activated by your
system manager or administrator.
For example, if your radio is stolen and is being
used illegally, your system administrator can
send a signal which willstunthe radio making
it incapable of being used. This feature is also
useful if the system is being abused by a user
who is not complying with the correct
communications protocol.
The radio can only be unstunned, i.e. returned
to operational use, by anunstunsignal sent
from the system administrator or returning the
radio for reprogramming. 
						

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RADIO INFORMATION
RADIO INFORMATIONTo enable you and your dealer/system
administrator to establish, quickly, the software
and radio parameters programmed into your
radio, a feature known asRadio Information
can be accessed via the menu.
On selection ofRadio Information, your radio
display will indicate:
 Software (SW) version
 Codeplug (CP) version
 Software (SW) part number
 Codeplug (CP) part numberTo access Radio Information
1EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.
2
c
to enter Menu Mode.
3
+
or
e
until:
4
c
to select
5
+
or
e
until:
or
or
or
6
c
to select e.g.:
Display shows e.g. :
7
x
to return to
previous menu level:
Radio InfoSW VersionCP VersionSW Part NoCP Part NoSW VersionD02.00.01SW Version 
						

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8
+
or
e
for
fur ther selections
following steps
6 and 7:or
or
or
9
xx
to exit
menu mode , display
shows e.g.:
SW VersionCP VersionSW Part NoCP Part NoChan: 05 
						

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SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATIONSafe and Efficient Operation of Motorola
Two - Way R a di o sThis section provides information and instructions for
the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Mobile
Two-Way Radios.
For information regarding radio use in hazardous
areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM)
approval manual supplement or Instruction Card
which is included with radio models that offer this
capability.Exposure To Radio Frequency EnergyNational and International Standards and
Guidelines
Your Motorola Two-Way Radio, which generates and
radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
(EME) is designed to comply with the following National
and International Standards and Guidelines regarding
exposure of human beings to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy:
 Federal Communications Commission Report and
Order No. FCC 96-326 (August 1996)
 American National Standards Institute
(C95.1 - 1992) National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi-
ation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)
 European Committee for Electrotechnical
Standardisation (CENELEC)
To assure optimal radio performance and that
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above
standards, always adhere to the following
procedures: ENV. 50166-1
1995 EHuman Exposure to Electro-
magnetic Fields Low Fre-
quency (0Hz to 10kHz)
 ENV. 50166-2
1995 EHumanExposuretoElectro-
magnetic Fields High Fre-
quency (10kHz to 300GHz)
 Proceedings of
SC211/8 1996Safety Considerations for
HumanExposuretoE.M.F.s
from Mobile Telecommunica-
tions Equipment (M.T.E.) in
the Frequency Range
30MHz - 6 GHz (E.M.F. -
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Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityNote:Nearly every electronic device is
susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or
otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.
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.
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when
on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in
accordance with airline regulations or crew
instructions.Operational Warnings
Potentially Explosive
AtmospheresTurn off your two-way radio when you are in any
area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.
Blasting Caps and AreasTo 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.
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.
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Mobile Radio Operation and EME ExposureTo assure optimal radio performance and that
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy is within the guidelines referenced earlier in
this document, transmit only when people inside
and outside the vehicle are at least the minimum
distance away from a properly installed, externally
mounted antenna.
Table 1 lists the minimum distance for several
different ranges of radiated power.
Mobile Antenna InstallationInstall the vehicle antennaexter nalto the vehicle
and in accordance with:
 The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/
supplier
 Instructions in the Radio Installation ManualControl Station Operation
When radio equipment is used to operate as a
control station, it is impor tant that the antenna
be installed outside the building and away from
places where people may be in close proximity.Refer to Table 1 for rated power and minimum
distant values for transmitting antennas.
Table 1: Radiated Power and DistanceRadiated Power of
Vehicle-installed
Mobile Two-way RadioMinimum Distance
From Transmitting
Antenna
7 to 15 Watts 30.5 cm(1 Foot)
16 to 50 Watts 61 cm (2 Feet)
More than 50 Watts 91.5 cm (3 Feet) 
						

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SAFETY
General Radio Care The use of chemicals such as
detergents, alcohol, aerosol
sprays, and/or petroleum
products may be harmful to and damage the
radio housing.
 Avoid physical abuse of the radio such as
carrying it by the antenna.
 The accessory connector (if fitted) has a
protective cap which should be left in place when
the connector is not in use.
 Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened
with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
 The use of non-approved radio accessories may
damage the radio and invalidate warranty.
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