Motorola T6500R User Guide
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and General Information 2 FCC Licensing Information 10 Control Buttons 11 Getting Started 12 Installing the the AA Batteries 12 Installing the NiMh Battery Pack 12 Battery Meter 13 Attaching the Belt Clip 14 Removing the Belt Clip 14 Turning Your Radio On and Off 15 Setting the Volume - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 2
general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and of measuring standards compliance). Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 3
Exposure) Standard, 2003 • ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from July 2, 2002" To assure optimal - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 4
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorolasupplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 5
Safety and General Information 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 external RF energy. - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 6
road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Operational Warnings For 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 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 7
is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe." Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 8
when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 9
are the same number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger. • The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. • 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 USA or 1-888-390 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 10
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 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 11
Control Buttons - Model T6500, T6530 and T6550 Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use (Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use to: • Transmit call tone Speaker Accessory Jack Cover Use to: • Monitor channel activity • Activate enhanced scanning Use and to: • - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 12
: The T6500, T6530 and T6550 model radios can use a NiMh rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit is available for these radios. Installing the NiMh Battery Pack 1. Follow step 1 above to remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery pack from the - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 13
protect 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 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 14
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2. Gently push until the clip clicks into place. Removing the Belt Clip 1. Push - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 15
Press and hold while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level. Rotate clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear. Setting a Channel Your - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 16
Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency 462.5625 MHz 462.5875 MHz 462.6125 MHz 462.6375 MHz 462.6625 MHz 462.6875 MHz 462.7125 MHz 467.5625 MHz 467.5875 MHz 467.6125 MHz 467.6375 MHz Description GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Channel 12 13 14 15 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 17
mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release (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 for 3 seconds allows you to listen - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 18
. Codes 1-38 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39-99 are additional digital codes added for superior interference radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 19
was set to when you started to scan. If you activate scan while your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to a number between 1 and 99, the radio checks for activity on each channel, but only in the specific code selected. All transmissions using code 0 or any other code are ignored. 19 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 20
occurs within 5 seconds, scanning will resume. Advanced Scan If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, 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 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 21
) You can transmit handsfree with the use of optional accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak. 1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port (see page 11 for accessory port location). 2. Turn the volume down, then turn - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 22
two-way communications. Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24 hours a day. Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific Service, - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 23
- twice or displays 2. Press or to select (ON). If you activate Weather Alert and return to two-way mode, will display. 3. Press to save the weather alert setting. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 24
, the LED flashes twice per second. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tones that you can transmit to other radios in 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 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 25
The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola 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 ski resort. Note - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 26
is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message on the channel and code you set. • To turn vibrating alerts on, press display . • To turn - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 27
the place of purchase. Using Audio Accessories 1. Turn the radio off, lift the accessory jack cover, then plug the audio accessory into the accessory port (see page 11 for accessory port location). 2. Turn the radio on. Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 28
Accessories 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, a is displayed above . If VOX is activated while setting the sensitivity level, an is displayed above . 28 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 29
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 - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 30
for this product. Motorola, the Motorola logo trademarks and the Motorola trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. Please contact Giant International Ltd. at 800-638-5119 for questions/comments, warranty, support, or service related to this product - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 31
two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures ("Products"), the Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures ("Accessories") and Motorola for below. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 32
- wired connection. es or subjecting the Product or 3. Consumer Two-Way Radio 3. Ninety (90) days from the date of Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or Accessories. purchase by the first (Giant International Ltd.), are consumer - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 33
adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, (Giant International Ltd.) or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Warranty Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 34
Warranty Products Covered B. Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Length of Coverage B. Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Exclusions Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 35
? To obtain service or information, please call: USA Two-Way Radios 1-800-638-5119 Canada Two-Way Radios 1-800-638-5119 For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. Warranty You will receive instructions on how to - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 36
MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 37
changed. FRS/GMRS use approved in the US only; GMRS License Required. • 1 Year Limited Warranty For a copy of this warranty prior to purchase, please ask your retailer. • User's Guide Included • Batteries (not included) Requires 3 AA alkaline batteries or one NiCd rechargeable battery. WARNING - Motorola T6500R | User Guide - Page 38
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Contents
Contents
Safety and General Information
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2
FCC Licensing Information
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10
Control Buttons
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11
Getting Started
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12
Installing the the AA Batteries
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12
Installing the NiMh Battery Pack
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12
Battery Meter
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13
Attaching the Belt Clip
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14
Removing the Belt Clip
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Turning Your Radio On and Off
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Setting the Volume
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Setting a Channel
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Channels and Frequencies
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Weather Channels and Frequencies
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Talking and Listening
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Talk Range
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Monitor Button
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Special Features
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Interference Eliminator Code
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Push to Talk Timeout Timer
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Locking the Keypad
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Turning Keypad Tones Off/On
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Enhanced Scanning
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Advanced Scan
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Handsfree Use
Without Accessories (iVOX)
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Handsfree Scan
With Accessories (VOX)
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Weather
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Setting the Weather Channel
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Alerts
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Channel Busy Indicator
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Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
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Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
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QT Noise Filtering
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VibraCall
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Alert
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Accessories
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Using Audio Accessories
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Setting the Sensitivity Level
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Patent Information
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Copyright Information
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Warranty
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