Motorola Fp8c Distance/dps Owners Manual

 
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FRONT COVER 
Owner’s Manual 
1 462.5625
2 462.5875
3 462.6125
4 462.6375
5 462.6625
6 462.6875
7 462.7125
A 462.5750
B 462.6250
C 462.6750 (Emergency Channel)
S Scan 
Note: “  
OFF  
”  
 means you can hear all activity on the channel.  
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UHF - 462.5625 to 462.7125 MHz
Up to 5 Miles
6 AA Alkaline Batteries or 1 Ni-Cad Battery Pack 
25 Hrs Alkaline Batteries, 8 Hrs Ni-Cad Battery 
(5/5/90 duty cycle) Channels
Codes
Operating Frequency
Talk Range
Power Source
Battery Life  
Description...

 
FCC Licensing Information ............................................................................................. 2
Getting Started
Your New Radio................................................................................................. 3
Contents Of Package ......................................................................................... 3
TalkAbout Distance Radio .................................................................................. 4
To Attach/Remove Antenna...

  
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2 Your New Radio 
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola Talk-
About Distance radio. 
Please read this manual carefully to ensure
you know how to properly operate the radio
before use. If you have questions regarding
your radio, please call Motorola at: 
1-800-353-2729 Co te ts of Package 
1.   
Radio  
2.   
Antenna   
3.   
Belt Clip  
4.   
Ni-Cad Battery Pack  
5.   
10 Hour Charger Adapter  
6.   
Ni-Cad Battery Tray- DPS Models Only  
7.   
Alkaline Battery Tray - DPS Models Only 
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 To Attach/Remove Antenna 
To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna
clockwise onto the top of the radio until
hand tight. Reverse to remove. Fig. A  
Note:   
The antenna should always be
installed when operating the radio. Operat-
ing the radio without an antenna greatly
reduces the range of the radio. To Attach/Remove Belt Clip  
1.   
 Align the belt clip to the mounting rails on 
the back of the radio. Fig. B  
2.   
Push the belt clip down until it clicks into 
place.  
3.   
To remove, pull tab on...

 Batteries 
The Ni-Cad battery ships uncharged, it must
be fully charged for 16 hours before use (first
charge only). It is recommended that only
Motorola batteries and chargers be used with
the radio.
The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will
provide approximately 8 hours of operation
with normal use (5% sending messages, 5%
receiving messages and 90% in standby
mode). 
Low Battery Alert 
When the battery is low, the radio will beep: 
• 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on
• Every 10 minutes in standby...

 To C ange Code and      
Bandwidth Settings 
1.   
Hold Push-To-Talk button down while 
turning radio on. Fig. J 
Radio announces current code setting.
Example: “code one” 
2.   
Press Push-To-Talk to scroll through 
codes. Fig. K 
Radio announces each code as you 
scroll. Example: “two...three...four” 
3.  
Release Push-To-Talk when you have 
reached desired code.  
4.  
Press Monitor button to select and save 
new code setting. Fig. L 
Radio “beeps” , then announces 
current band setting. 
Example:...

 Turn the Radio On/Off 
Turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise. You
will hear a beep and see the Transmit Light
flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on.
To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume
knob counterclockwise. You will hear a click
to indicate the radio is turned off. 
Adjust the Volume 
Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio
level while rotating On-Off/Volume knob.
Rotate knob clockwise to increase and coun-
terclockwise to decrease volume. 
To Send/Receive Messages 
Check channel...

 
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Radio Care 
• To clean the radio housing, wipe with a 
soft cloth dampened with water. 
• Don’t use cleaners or solvents on the 
radio, they can harm the body and leak 
inside, causing permanent damage. 
• Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry, 
lint-free cloth. 
Solution 
Reposition or charge Ni-Cad battery pack.
Replace alkaline batteries.
Make sure the Charger Adapter plug is firmly connected into
jack and the light on the adapter glows indicating correct
charging status.
Radio should be...

 
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/
COMPATIBILITY 
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inade-
quately shielded, designed or otherwise config-
ured 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 exter-
nal RF energy.
• When instructed to do so,...

 
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INSIDE BACK COVER Recycling of                        
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries 
Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable batter-
ies can be recycled. However, recycling facili-
ties may not be available in all areas. Under
various U.S. state laws, Ni-Cad batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly and can-
not be disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
Contact your local waste management agency
for specific requirements and information in
your area.
Motorola fully endorses and encourages the...