Motorola TA280 T289 Two Way Radio User Manual

 Talkabout TA280 and T289 radios  allow you to
select which channels are to be scanned by
turning them On or OF (off) in the Scan List
menu. (  (
 % )1. Press Menu button three times to enter the 
Scan List menu. SCAN appears and chan-
nel number flashes. Figure 17.
2. Use Scroll buttons to change channel. 
3. Press Scan button to add (On) or delete 
(OF) channels. 
/Channels which are turned OF (Off) will not be scanned.		 Talkabout radios have multiple unique Call...

 # 9)$#$#-11. Press Push-To-Talk button once. The VOX display will disappear. 
2. To transmit, press Push-To-Talk button on radio. To receive, release the 
Push-To-Talk. 
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     •  To return to iVOX mode follow instructions above.
     •  To return to VOX mode, turn the radio off, then on again with the 
accessory in place. $()*$() +Talkabout radios allow you to adjust VOX sensi-
tivity of radio to compensate for varying levels of
background noise....

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Talkabout radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve
transmission range in the field. It is recommended that you do not use the
radios closer than 5 feet apart because of heavy interference.
Talk range depends on the terrain. These are line of sight radios and talk
range will be affected by concrete structures, heavy foliage and operating
radios indoors and in vehicles. # !To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened  with water. Don’t...


 No Power
Message Not               
Transmitted     
            
Message Not    
Received                 
Hearing Other Noise Or 
Conversation on a  
Channel
Limited Talk RangeReposition or replace alkaline batteries.
Recharge or replace NiMH battery.
Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is completely 
pressed as you transmit. 
Reposition, replace or charge batteries.
Confirm radios have the same Channel and Inter-
ference Eliminator Code settings. 
Make sure Push-To-Talk is not...

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Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on, 
(1) the battery, 
(2) battery charger, and 
(3) the radio using the battery.1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been 
dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Do not disassemble the charger. If  it does not work properly return it to the 
point of purchase if within 90 days of purchase. Incorrect...

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/Carrier Squelch (0) disables Interference Eliminator Codes. This
allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using.
Interference Eliminator Code Chart
Talkabout 
CodeHz Freq 7/7x 
CodeTalkabout 
CodeHz Freq 7/7x 
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1967.0
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
94.8
97.4
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3A
B
C
D
E
F20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
162.2
167.9...

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Motorola, Inc.  warrants the  enclosed  product against  defects in material  and workman-
ship under normal use and service for one (1) year provided it is returned in accordance
with this warranty. If defective, the product will be repaired or replaced at Motorola’s
option, at no charge, with dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover defects
or damage resulting from: misuse, improper operation, unauthorized modification, liquid,
batteries, or normal wear and...



 

 	
  
	        	
 
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:% ( To make it easier for you to learn how to use your  two-way radio, we’ve
included this quick reference guide to the button functions of your Talkabout
radio(s).
 Function Press Menu To Change Use Press To Set
Channel Selection Once Scroll Buttons Push-To-Talk
Code Selection 2 times Scroll Buttons Push-To-Talk
Scan List 3 times Scan Button Push-To-Talk
Call Tone Alert 4 times Scroll Buttons Push-To-Talk
VOX Sensitivity 5 times Scroll Buttons Push-To-Talk
Auto Power Off 6 times...