Motorola Cm Radio Basic Manual

Commercial Series
CM Radios
Basic Service Manual
6866545D11-O
Issue: October 2003 

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Computer Software Copyrights
The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored 
in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for 
Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or 
reproduce in any form, the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer 
programs contained in the Motorola products described...

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this information before using your radio.
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE FOR MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIOS
INSTALLED IN VEHICLES OR AS FIXED SITE CONTROL STATIONS.
This document provides information and instructions for the safe and efficient operation of Motorola 
Mobile Two-Way Radios.
 The information provided in this document supersedes information 
contained in user guides published prior to February 2002.
COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE STANDARDS
Note:This Radio is intended...

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COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL GUIDELINES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FORMOBILE TWO-WAY RADIOS INSTALLED IN VEHICLES
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment  
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures:

To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to receive, release the PTT button. Transmit 
only when people outside the vehicle are at least the minimum lateral distance away from a properly 
installed, externally-mounted antenna...

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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if 
inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be 
necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around 
vehicles or near fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if any procedures need to be 
followed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for...

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For radios installed in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas, refer to the (U.S.) National Fire 
Protection Association standard, NFPA 58, for storage, handling, and/or container information. For a 
copy of the LP-gas standard, NFPA 58, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Battery 
Park, Quincy, MA. 

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 Scope of Manual .................................................................................................. 1-1
2.0 Warranty and Service Support ............................................................................. 1-1
2.1 Warranty Period and Return Instructions ....................................................... 1-1...

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Chapter 3 TRANSCEIVER PERFORMANCE TESTING
1.0 General ................................................................................................................ 3-1
2.0 Setup ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.0 RF Test Mode (5-Tone Radios) ........................................................................... 3-2
4.0 RF Test Mode (MDC Radios)...

Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Scope of Manual
This manual is intended for use by service technicians familiar with similar types of equipment. It 
contains service information required for the equipment described and is current as of the printing 
date. Changes which occur after the printing date may be incorporated by a complete Manual 
revision or alternatively as additions.
2.0 Warranty and Service Support
Motorola offers long term support for its products. This support includes full exchange and/or...

1-2INTRODUCTION
2.3 European Radio Support Centre (ERSC)
The ERSC Customer Information Desk is available through the following service numbers: 
Austria: 08 60 29 75 41 Italy:  80 08 77 387
Belgium:  08 00 72 471 Luxemburg:  08 00 23 27
Denmark:  80 88 05 72  Netherlands: 08 00 22 45 13
Finland: 08 00 11 49 910 Norway:  80 01 11 15
France: 08 00 90 30 90 Portugal:  08 00 84 95 70
Germany: 08 00 18 75 240 Spain:  90 09 84 902
Greece: 00 80 04 91 29 020 Sweden:  02 07 94 307
UK : 08 00 96 90 95...