Motorola T4300 Two Way Radio Users Guide

Model T4300
@6864110R08@
6864110R08-O
011299-O
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Introduction
IntroductionMotorola Talkabout T4300 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) 
designated frequencies. This license-free, two-way radio service was established 
specifically for family and group recreational use. Use of this radio outside the 
country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations 
and may be prohibited. Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to 
properly operate radio before use.For a copy of a large-print version of this...

Contents
Safety and General Information   . . . . 1
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning On/Off Your Radio  . . . . . . . . 9
Radio Etiquette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Diagram of Your Radio   . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Batteries   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Life  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Low Battery Alert   . . . . . . . . ....

Safety and General Information1
Safety and General InformationIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONREAD THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RADIOThe information provided in this document supersedes the general safety 
information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information 
regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual 
(FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio 
models that offer this...

Safety and General Information2
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
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the 
United States, Report 86, 1986
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 
(ICNIRP) 1998
Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to 
Radiofrequency...

Safety and General Information3
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna 
affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than 
needed.
Two-way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a 
vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away 
from the lips.
Body-worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you 
wear a radio on your...

Safety and General Information4
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY
Note:  Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference 
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for 
electromagnetic compatibility.
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...

Safety and General Information5
Persons with pacemakers should:
ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their 
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for 
interference.
turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that 
interference is taking place.
Hearing AidsSome digital wireless radio may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of 
such...

Safety and General Information6
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving 
conditions so require.
OPERATIONAL WARNINGSFOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag 
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in 
the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled 
with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
POTENTIALLY...