Motorola T5950 User Manual

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    @6864110W17@ 6864110W17-B Models T5900, T5920, and T5950
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    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 on-line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your
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    Battery Pack . . . .12 Battery Meter 13 Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory 13 Attaching the Belt Clip 15 Removing the Belt Clip 15 Turning Your Radio On and Off . . . . .15 Setting the Volume 15 Setting a Channel 16 Channels and Frequencies 16 Weather Channels and Frequencies
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    The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population
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    replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE." Holding the antenna affects the effective range. Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two
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    radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals
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    Safety and General Information Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends
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    prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe." Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
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    Battery Charger Safety Instructions 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: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Operational
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    cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. 9. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone). 9
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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
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    power on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M(Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory Jack with Cover Use J to: • Monitor channel activity • Activate enhanced scanning Use ] and [ to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Use \ to: • Lock the
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    can be used instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available. For the dealer nearest you, call 1-800-353-2729 in the USA, or visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 1. Follow step 1 above to remove the
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    the rechargeable battery. Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio. Getting Started Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory) The desk stand charger provides drop-in charging
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    power supply into a standard wall outlet. Notes: • When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). • For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the
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    on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch. 2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio. Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn P clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons
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    on a 0.5 watt channel, y displays. 1. With the radio on, press \. The current channel flashes. 2. Press ] or [ to set the channel. 3. Press M to save the channel setting. Channels and Frequencies Getting Started Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS
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    MHz GMRS 10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS 11 467.6375 MHz FRS 22 462.7250 MHz GMRS Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Channel Frequency Weather Channel WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 162.550 MHz 162.400 MHz 162.475 MHz 163.425 MHz WX5 WX6 WX7 WX8
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    mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release M (press to talk, release to listen). Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Monitor Button Pressing and holding J for 3 seconds allows you to
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    Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops
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    on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked. To unlock the radio, press and hold \ for 3 seconds or until f is no longer displayed. Enhanced Scanning Scanning is used to: • Monitor channels and codes for transmissions and
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    on that channel. This temporarily removes the channel from the scan list. Press J to exit scan mode. Press J a second time to activate scan again. To restore a previously deleted channel, turn the radio off and then back on. The channel is now restored. Note: You cannot remove your home channel from
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    the VOX accessory into the accessory port (see page 11 for accessory port location). 2. Then turn on the radio. g flashes on the display. 3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating P until you reach a comfortable listening level. Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking
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    Model T5950 Only) Weather (Model T5950 Only) Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way
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    Weather (Model T5950 Only) Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 17). 1. After turning weather reception on, press \. The current channel flashes. 2. Press ] or [ to select the channel. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on
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    your group to alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press \ 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes and E displays. 2. Press ] or [ to change and hear the call tone. 3. Press \ or M to set the new call tone.
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    filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola T5700 Series and T5900 Series radios that have this feature. This feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. It is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as at an amusement park or
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    , all transmissions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the QT noise filter. VibraCall® Alert (Models T5920 and T5950 Only) VibraCall is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the
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    739-7834 (TTY), or visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. Using Audio Accessories 1. Turn the radio off, lift the accessory jack cover, then plug the audio accessory into the accessory jack (see page 11 for accessory jack location). 2. Turn the radio on. Lower the volume before placing the
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    : 3 = High Sensitivity 2 = Medium Sensitivity 1 = Low Sensitivity for quiet environments for most environments for noisy environments When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level. Note: If iVox is activated while setting the sensitivity level
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    Patent Information Patent Information This product is manufactured under one or more of the following United States patents. 5896277 5894292 5864752 5699006 5742484 D408396 D399821 D387758 D389158 5894592 5893027 5789098 5734975 5861850 D395882 D383745 D389827 D389139 5929825 5926514 5953640
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    Notes
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    Notes
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    • User's Guide Included only). Privately alerts you of an • Audible Call Tones • Batteries (not included) incoming call. (Models T5920 and T5950 only). Requires 3 AA alkaline batteries or • Talk Handsfree (iVOX/VOX) Multiple distinct ringing options so 1 NiCd rechargeable battery pack. Voice
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Models T5900, T5920, and T5950
@6864110W17@
6864110W17-B