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Page 11

Packing Information
32-Year Warranty
Packing Information
When you receive your packaged Motorola radio,
inspect the shipping carton for any signs of damage.
Next, remove and check the contents of the packing
case to be sure that all items ordered have been
included
.
Standard Packaged Model Contents
¥ Radio
¥ Antenna
¥ Antenna Adaptor
¥ Spring Belt Clip
¥ User Manual
Inspect the equipment thoroughly. If any part of the
equipment has been damaged in transit, report the
extent of the damage to the...

Page 12

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others
42-Year Warranty
Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others
NOTEThe numbers in brackets below refer to the loca-
tions of the control buttons, knobs, etc. as shown in
the illustration on the inside front cover.
On / Off and Volume Knob (1)
Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the volume
level.
Selector Knob (2)
ÊSelects the frequency (Mhz mode), channel (Mem-
ory mode), PL / DL code, frequency step size and
squelch level.
ËChanges the direction of scanning when the...

Page 13

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others
52-Year Warranty
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6)
ÊPush to talk, release to listen.
ËPress and hold when making DTMF dialling.
Signal Button (7),
ÊToggles between
Carrier, Coded (PL / DPL), and
Signalling Squelch modes.
ËDTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequencies) digit ÔAÕ.
Squelch / PL Button (8),
ÊSelects Carrier Squelch level.
ËSelects Receive and Transmit PL / DPL codes
(long press).
ÌDTMF digit ÔBÕ.
Low Power / Frequency Step Button (9),
ÊToggles between high and low...

Page 14

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others
62-Year Warranty
Speaker (12)
Used in the process of receiving messages.
Mode / Backspace Button (13),
ÊToggles between Mhz / Memory modes.
ËWhen editing phone numbers and IDs, this key
acts as a backspace (rub-out) key.
Left Scroll / Offset Button (14),
ÊSelects the TX (repeater) offset frequency type.
ËScrolls to the left when editing phone numbers and
IDs.
Right Scroll / Memory Button (15),
ÊStores / recalls phone numbers, phone access and
phone deaccess code.
ËIf...

Page 15

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others
72-Year Warranty
Numeric Keypad (19)
ÊUsed to enter the frequency (MHz mode), phone
number or phone number location.
ËUsed for numeric data entry during parameter
changing session.
ÌDTMF digits Ô0Õ to Ô9Õ.
Enable / Disable PTT ID Key (20),
ÊEnables / disables PTT ID (long press).
ËDTMF digit Ô#Õ.
ÌPressing this key after sends the programmed
phone deaccess code.
ÍPressing this key immediately following ,
inserts a pause.
Lock / Unlock Key (21),
ÊLocks / unlocks the...

Page 16

Getting Started
82-Year Warranty
Getting Started
Attaching and Removing the Antenna
Attaching
Ê
Fasten the antenna to the radio by placing the
threaded end of the antenna into the Antenna Con-
nector (3).
ËRotate the antenna clockwise until tight.
Removing
¥ Turn the antenna in an anti-clockwise direction until
it disengages from the radio.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
Attaching
Ê
Align mounting rails of the radio with the grooves of
belt clip.
ËSlide belt clip downwards until it clicks into...

Page 17

Getting Started
92-Year Warranty
Removing
Ê
Release the Battery Latches (23).
ËSlide the Battery Pack (22) away from the radio.
Charging NiCd Battery Pack
Before using your radio with a rechargeable (NiCd)
battery, you must charge the battery.
WARNINGDO NOT attempt to charge your radio if you are
using alkaline batteries. Doing this may cause the
batteries to leak or explode, leading to severe skin
burns or eye injuries.
IMPORTANTTransmitting a message while your radio is charg-
ing can cause the radio...

Page 18

Getting Started
102-Year Warranty
Charging your Battery for the FIRST time
New batteries are supplied in a totally uncharged
state. To ensure maximum battery performance, a new
battery MUST be FULLY charged. Refer to the fol-
lowing table for guidelines.
Table 1: Length of time required to fully charge a new
battery
Standard
Capacity
NiCd Battery
PackHigh
Capacity
NiCd
Battery Pack
Wall Charger (with/
without Wall
Charger Base)16 hours 20 hours
Standard Desktop
Charger16 hours 16 hours
Quick Charge...

Page 19

Getting Started
112-Year Warranty
Charging your Battery Subsequently
Refer to the following tablefor guidelines on recharg-
ing your batteries.
Table 2: Length of time required to fully recharge a
used battery
NOTEA battery that is left unused for several months will
be completely discharged. In this case, follow
guidelines in Table 1 on page 10 to recharge the
battery.
Charging with Wall Charger
ÊMake sure the battery pack is attached to the
radio.
NOTEWith the Charger Base, the battery can be...

Page 20

Getting Started
122-Year Warranty
If not using the Charger Base:
Ì
Lift the dust cover covering the Accessory Connec-
tor (16).
ÍInsert one end of the Wall Charger into the lower
port of the Accessory Connector (16), and the
other into an electrical outlet.
If using the Charger Base:
Ì
Insert the radio / battery into the charging docket.
ÍRefer to Table 1  and 2  on pages 10 and 11 for an
estimation of the duration involved for charging the
battery pack.
ÎUnplug the Wall Charger from the radio when...
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