Motorola T4300 Two Way Radio Users Guide

							Safety and General Information7
BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS
To 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: “Tu r n  
off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.OPERATIONAL CAUTIONSANTENNAS
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged 
antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
BATTERIES
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a 
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed 
terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short 
circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, 
particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal 
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							Safety and General Information8
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							9Getting Started
Getting StartedTurning On/Off Your Radio
Radio Etiquette
Your radio has multiple channels shared on a take turns basis. This means other 
groups may be talking on the channels. For uninterrupted communications, do not 
talk over someone who is already using the channel - your message may not be 
completely heard. Try changing the channel to avoid channel congestion or press 
g 
twice to check for channel activity. If you hear static after pressing 
g, the channel is 
clear for use.
Push 
Power 
Button
Display
Normal Menu Mode
P
Press and hold 
P until you hear a chirp. The display will show 
the current channel selection.
To turn radio off, press 
P until you hear a beep and the 
display disappears.
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							Diagram of Your Radio
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Diagram of Your RadioDisplay:
Speaker:
Microphone:
Use 
M to: 
 Ta l k
 Save a settingUse
 ‰ 
to: 
 Transmit Call Tone
Use 
[ ]
 to:
 Adjust volume level
 Scroll through menusUse 
g to:
 Change Channels
 MonitorUse 
P to:
 Turn power On/Off
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							11Power
PowerBatteries
T4300 radios operate with 4 AAA Alkaline batteries.
Installation
When batteries are low, radio will beep:
3 to 4 seconds after turning radio On.
Every 10 minutes in standby mode.
After releasing 
M or Call button.
Replace batteries immediately to avoid interrupted use.
Battery Life
The approximate battery life during Two-way Use* for AAA Alkaline is 20 Hours.
*Two-way Use is defined as 90% standby time, 5 % talk time, and 5% receive time.
Note:  Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods. Batteries 
corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio. 1. With back of radio facing you, lift 
Battery Cover Latch up to release.  
2.  Lift Battery Cover off. 
3.  Insert 4 AAA Alkaline batteries 
as shown.
4.  Reposition Battery Cover. 
5.  Press Battery Cover Latch down 
to secure.
Low Battery Alert
302
Battery
Cover/Latch
Battery
Placement
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							Talking and Listening
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Talking and ListeningRead this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio 
before use. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have 14 channels. To communicate 
with others, all radios in your group must be set to the same Channel (
1- 14
). Other 
FRS radios may have Interference Eliminator Codes, which must be turned Off or set 
to 
0 for proper communication with T4300 radios.
To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth.
Press and hold 
M and speak into the microphone. The outer segments 
around the display are visible when transmitting.
To receive messages, release 
M. 
Talk Range
Your radio has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission 
range. It is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart.
Optimal Range Outdoors
Flat, open areas 
Medium Range Outdoors
Buildings or trees
Also near residential buildings
Minimal Range OutdoorsDense foliage or mountainsAlso inside some buildings
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							13Talking and Listening
Channel
1. With radio On, press 
g, current Channel will begin to flash. 
2.  Use 
[ and 
] to change Channel while flashing.
3.  Press 
g or 
M to set new Channel.
Vo l u m e
Press 
[ or 
] to adjust your volume to a comfortable listening level.
The speaker icon; 
V will appear and a level set tone will be heard as you 
adjust the volume. 15
 is the loudest and 
1 is the quietest. 
Monitor
Pressing 
g twice allows you to monitor your Channel for activity. It is also used to 
hear the volume of your radio when you are not receiving so you can adjust your 
volume. To turn monitor off, press the 
g button again, push 
M or wait 5 seconds.
Time-out Timer
The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental 
transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after 
M is pressed for 60 
continuous seconds and will stop transmitting.
Keypad Lock
You can be sure your menu and volume settings wont be changed accidentally. Just 
turn on Keypad Lock by pressing and holding 
g for 3 seconds. Your radio will beep 
and a visible Ring surrounding the Channel on the display will flash. You can turn off 
Keypad Lock by pressing and holding 
g for 3 seconds again. Your radio will beep 
and the visible Ring surrounding the Channel on the display will stop flashing.
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							Alerts
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AlertsCall Tone 
The Call Tone obtains others’ attention before you start talking. Press 
^ and users 
using the same Channel with Code 
0, will hear your Call Tone. 
Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone
When you turn on this feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you 
finish transmitting. It’s like saying “Roger” or “Over” and lets others know you’re 
finished talking. 
To enable Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone, press and hold 
] as you turn 
your radio On. Now, when you release the 
M button, a Tone lets your friends 
know you’re finished talking.
 
To disable the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back 
On while pressing and holding 
]. 
Display Indicators
When your T4300 is waiting to receive a message, segments around the edge of 
the display will slowly rotate clockwise.
When you are receiving a call or the channel is busy, a solid ring around the edge 
of the display will blink.
When you are transmitting, a solid ring will appear continuously around the edge 
of the display.
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							15Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingProblem
Solution
No Power Reposition or replace batteries. 
Erratic Display Reposition or replace batteries.
Message Not 
Tr a n s m i t t e dMake sure button is completely pressed while you transmit.
Reposition or replace batteries.
Shared Channel may be in use, try another Channel.
Message Not 
ReceivedConfirm radios have same Channel settings and/or other 
Talkabout radios’ Interference Eliminator Code* is set to 
0. 
(*helps minimize interference)
Make sure 
M is not inadvertently being pressed.
Reposition or replace batteries.
Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with 
communication. Change your location.
Check to make sure volume is turned up.
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							Troubleshooting
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Hearing Other 
Conversation or 
Noise on a 
Channel.Shared Channel may be in use, try another.
Limited Talk 
RangeSteel/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and 
in vehicles will decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to 
improve transmission.
Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will 
decrease range. Change location of radio.
Heavy Static or 
InterferenceRadios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart; increase 
your distance.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Problem
Solution
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