Motorola T4500 Two Way Radio Users Guide

Model T4500@6881043B35@6881043B35-A
031039o.eps
Two-Way Radio
User's Guide
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Congratulations on your purchase of a 
Motorola product!
Product registration is an important step. 
Registering helps us facilitate warranty service 
and permits us to contact you should your 
Motorola product require an update or other 
service. 
To register your product online, visit: 
www.motorola.com/warranty/radios.
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for your records. For warranty service of your 
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Finding the Controls
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1# - Short press sends call tone.
2Push to Talk (PTT)
• Push to transmit, release to listen.
 In menu mode, push to confirm 
selection.
3$
 Long press turns radio on or off.
 Short press enters menu mode, 
where: first press changes 
channel, second press turns scan 
on or off, third press monitors 
channel for activity.
4%
 Increases volume (volume level 
flashes and / displays).
 In menu mode, increments channel 
(channel number flashes).
 In menu mode, toggles scan 
selection (h is visible,...

Installing the Batteries
Your radio uses 3 AAA Alkaline batteries, 
and beeps when the batteries are low.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Use a coin to wedge the battery cover 
open.
3. Insert batteries as shown on inside of 
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Turning Your Radio On and Off
To turn on, press and hold 
$ until a 
channel number appears and the radio 
beeps.
To turn off, press and hold 
$ until the 
display goes blank.
Adjusting the Volume
Press % to increase or & to decrease 
the...

ChannelFrequencyDescription
1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS
2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS
3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS
4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS
5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS
6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS
7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS
8 467.5625 MHz  FRS
9 467.5875 MHz  FRS
10 467.6125 MHz  FRS
11 467.6375 MHz  FRS
12 467.6625 MHz  FRS
13 467.6875 MHz  FRS
14 467.7125 MHz  FRS
15 462.5500 MHz  GMRS
16 462.5750 MHz  GMRS
17 462.6000 MHz  GMRS
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Talking and Listening
To talk, press and hold the PTT button.
When you are finished talking, release 
PTT.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio 
2 to 3 inches away from your mouth and 
speak directly into the microphone. Do not 
cover the microphone while talking.
Sending a Call Tone
A call tone alerts others you want to talk. 
To send a call tone to other radios in your 
group, press #.
18 462.6250 MHz  GMRS
19 462.6500 MHz  GMRS
20 462.6750 MHz  GMRS
21 462.7000 MHz  GMRS
22 462.7250 MHz GMRS...

Scanning Channels
Use scanning to monitor channels and 
codes for transmissions, or to find 
someone in your group who has 
accidentally changed channels.
1. Press 
$ twice until h and flashing Y 
or – display.
2. Press either:
 % until Y displays to turn 
scanning on.
&  until – displays to turn 
scanning off.
3. Press PTT to confirm.
When the radio detects channel activity, it 
stops scanning and you can hear the 
transmission. To respond, press PTT 
within 5 seconds.
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Attaching the Belt Clip (Included)
Hook the belt clip 
into the notch at 
the top of the 
radio and slide 
down until it clicks 
into place.
To remove, 
squeeze the 
release latch 
together and slide 
the clip up and 
away from the 
radio. 
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FCC Licensing Information
Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile 
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject 
to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC 
requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies 
obtain a radio license before operating their 
equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please 
request Forms 
605 and 159, which includes all 
forms and instructions. If you wish to have the 
document faxed or mailed, or have questions, 
please use...