Motorola T9680RSAME Operating Instructions

Two-Way Radio

User’s Guide

For More Information

For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and

Canada), email us at [email protected], or visit us on the Internet

at www.motorola.com.

Safety and General Information

Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation

Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.

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/

uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the

following procedure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.

Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio

generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in

terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy

exposure standards and guidelines:

•

United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal

Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.

•

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical

and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.

•

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999

Edition.

•

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

(ICNIRP) 1998.

•

Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure

to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range

from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.

•

Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications

(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human 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 300GHz” and

“Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002”.

To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to

radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth

in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved 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 its effective range.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure

guidelines if you wear a 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 may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.

If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn

accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use position,

ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from

your body when transmitting

.

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without

an accessory cable,

position the radio and its antenna at least one

inch (2.5 cm) from the body

.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at

www.motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note:

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic

interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise

configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1.

This device may not cause harmful interference; and

2.

This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard 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 that a

minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a

handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are

consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

People with pacemakers should:

•

ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their

pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.

•

Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

•

Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

interference.

•

Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that

interference is taking place.

Medical Devices – Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In

the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid

manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Medical Devices – Other

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer

of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.

Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Safety and General Use While Driving

Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area

where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while

driving, please:

•

Give full attention to driving and to the road.

•

Use hands-free operation, if available.

•

Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving

conditions so require.

The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring

concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to

safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.

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 radio is

placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio

may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants

of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive

atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be

used 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 resulting in bodily injury or

even death.

Note:

The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to

above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or

chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains

chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any

other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle

engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not

always—posted.

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 radios.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

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—like 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 objects.

Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or

conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.

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 any way.

3.

Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will

not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock.

4.

To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather

than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.

5.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the

outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

6.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may

result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.

7.

Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped

over or subjected to damage or stress.

8.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire and/

or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:

•

The pins on the plug of the extension cord 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.

•

The extension 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 the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is

damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada).

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 Form

605

and

159

, which includes all of the forms and

instructions you will need.

If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have

questions, please use the following contact information:

For a fax:

For mail service:

If you have questions

Contact the Fax-On

Call the FCC

about the FCC License:

Demand system

Forms Hotline

Call the FCC

1-202-418-0177

1-800-418-FORM

1-888-CALL-FCC

(3676)

(225-5322)

You may also visit the FCC’s Web site at www.fcc.gov.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may

void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and

should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter

adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a

person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter

maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed

services as certified by an organization representative of the user of

those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal,

semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment

authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Note:

Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to

be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be

prohibited.

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Each radio uses 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline

batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.

Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack

1.

Turn the radio off.

2.

With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up

and remove the cover.

3.

Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag (Do not

disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).

4.

Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you. (The

ribbon should be underneath the battery pack and should wrap

around the right side of the pack for easy removal.)

5.

Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries

1. Turn the radio off.

2.

With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up

and remove the cover.

3.

Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown

inside. (The ribbon should be underneath the AA alkaline batteries

and should wrap around the right side of the batteries.)

4.


Radio Battery Meter

The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full

to empty

. When the radio has one segment left, the radio chirps

periodically or after releasing

(Low Battery Alert).

Removing the NiMH Battery Pack

1. Turn the radio off.

2.

With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to

release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3. Pull the ribbon towards you. Carefully and slowly, lift the ribbon to

remove the NiMH battery pack.

4.


Removing the Three AA Batteries

1.

Turn the radio off.

2.

With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to

release the battery cover and remove the cover.

3.

Pull the ribbon towards you. Carefully and slowly, lift the ribbon to

remove the AA alkaline batteries.

4.


Notes

•

Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use

sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.

•

Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods

of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent

damage to your radio.

Using the Battery Charger

The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH

batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or

workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours)

before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty

battery is fully charged within 14 hours.

1.

Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.

2.

Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.

3.

Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.

4.

With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.

Using the Car Charger (Optional accessory)

1.

Plug DC cord into car’s 13.8V DC outlet or cigarette lighter socket.

2.

Snap charger to rear of radio over charging contacts. Charger fits in

one direction only.

3.

An empty battery is fully charged in 14 hours.

Notes

•

The red light will glow continuously to indicate the radio is correctly

connected and charging. The light will remain red after the battery

pack is fully charged.

Models T9580RSAME\

T9680RSAME

Display Screen Guide

•

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 from the charger within 16

hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.

•

Turn radio off while charging.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

1.

Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.

2.

Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.

3.

Gently push until the clip clicks in place.

To Remove

1.

Push down 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

clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn

the radio off.

1.

In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature

icons available on the radio.

2.

The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all

features that are enabled.

Setting the Volume

Press and hold

for three seconds while rotating

until you reach

a comfortable listening level.

1.

Rotate

clockwise to increase the volume.

2.

Rotate

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.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same

channel and Interference Eliminator Code.

1.

To talk, press and hold

.

2.

When you are finished talking, release

.

For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your

mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the

microphone while talking.

Talk Range

Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve

transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.

Power Boost

To boost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of

the

button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can

conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the lower part of the

button to use less power.

Note:

If you are on an FRS only channel (see channel and frequencies

chart) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the

is pressed.

Monitor Button

Pressing and holding

for three seconds allows you to listen to the

volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to

adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press

to check for

activity on the current channel before you talk.

Push to Talk

Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio

emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press

for 60 continuous seconds.

Menu Options

Selecting the Channel

Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS low power only and

all other channels are GMRS (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table

on overleaf for details).

When you press the bottom portion of the

all channels are low

power

. If you press the top portion of the

to boost the power

GMRS channels will be high power

.

Note:

When on FRS only channel top or bottom press of

will only be

lower power

.

1.

With the radio on, press

. The current channel flashes.

2.

Press

or

and select an unused or quiet channel.

3.

Press

to save the channel setting or

to continue set up.

Selecting The Interference Eliminator Code

Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking

transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference

Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that

appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital

codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position,

no analog or digital codes are enabled.

To set the code for a channel:

1.

Press

until the code starts to flash.

2.

Press

or

to select the code.

3.

Press

to save the code setting or

to continue set up.

You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An

extended press of

or

allows you to scroll through the

Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.

Note:

You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that

uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do

not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for “no tone, no code”

and OFF will flash on your radio’s display.

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group

so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from

which to choose.

To set a call tone:

1.


three times until the current call tone

setting (0 - 10) flashes and

appears.

2.

Press

or

to change and hear the call tone.

3.

Press

to set the new call tone or

to continue set up.

To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and

Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press

.

Note:

Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.

Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (

)

You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for

any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your

voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.

1.

Press

until

appears on the display. The current setting

On/Off will flash.

2.

Press

or

to select On or Off.

3.

Press

to set or

to continue set up.

Hands-Free Use With Accessories (

)

You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional

headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your

voice and transmits when you speak.

Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For

more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or

shop.giantintl.com.

1.

Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port.

2.

Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.

3.

Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating

. Lower the volume

before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.

4.

To turn off, simply remove accessory.

Note:

There is a short delay between the time you start talking and

when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission

is completed.

Setting the Sensitivity Level When in

or

Mode

Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of

unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up

soft voices.

1.

Press

until VOX/iVOX and the level setting (1-3) appear on the display.

2.

Press

or

to select the sensitivity level.

3.

Press

to set or

to continue set up.

3 =

High Sensitivity

for quiet environments

2 =

Medium Sensitivity

for most environments

1 =

Low Sensitivity

for noisy environments

Note:

When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to the

last chosen sensitivity level.

VibraCall™ Alert

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 radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a

message on the channel and code you set.

1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press

until

is displayed. The

current setting will flash.

2.

Press

or

to change the setting to On/Off.

3.

Press

to set or

to continue set up.

QT Noise Filtering

The QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted

communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This

feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is

useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement

parks or ski resorts.

Note:

QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.

To turn QT noise filtering on or off:

1.

Press

until

displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.

2.

Press

or

to turn noise filtering On or Off.

3.

Press

to confirm your selection or

to continue set up.

To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:

1.

Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the

other radio.

2.

Press

to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through

the QT noise filter on the receiving radio.

3.

Press

and speak normally.

Note:

If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be

heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the

last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel

and code will pass through the QT noise filter.

Keypad Tones

You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key

tone each time a button is pushed.

1.

Press

until

appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.

2.

Press either

or

to turn On or Off.

3.

Press

to confirm or

to continue set up.

Note:

When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:

•

Transmit timeout alert tone

•

Call tone

•

Low battery alert tone or

•

The transmitted talk confirmation tone

Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone

You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish

transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you

are finished talking.

1.


until the

appears. The current

setting On/Off flashes.

2.

Press

or

to turn On or Off.

3.

Press

to set or

to quit menu mode.

.

2 digits for

Channel, SAME

State Location

Code, SAME

Message Number

3 characters for

Interference

Eliminator,

SAME County

Location,

SAME Event

Codes

-

Battery Meter

-

Channel Power

Indicator

-

Lock

-

Talk Confirmation

Tone (Roger Beep)

-

Noise Filtering

-

Specific Area

Message Encoding

-

On/Off for each

feature

-

Vibrate

-

Scan

-

Call Tone,

Keypad Tone

-

Weather Alert

-

Hands-Free Use

Without

Accessories

-

Hands-Free Use

With Accessories

Control Buttons

Volume

Push to Talk

Power

Call Tone

Speaker

LED Indicator

Menu Button

Accessory Jack

Microphone

Monitor Button

Scroll Butons

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