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Spirit M-Series Radio

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GETTING STARTED Spirit M-Series Radio 1. Antenna 2. Push-To-Talk Button 3. Monitor Button 4. Microphone 5. Battery Cover 6. Battery Cover Latches 7. Speaker 8. On-Off/Volume Knob 9. Transmit Light 10. Accessory Jack 11. Accessory Jack Cover 9 1 2 3 11 10 8 7 4 5 6 4 6 Multi-channel models have a Channel Selector Knob on top of the radio.

Section	Page
Professional Two-way Radio	1
Owner’s Manual	1
Copyright Information	2
The Motorola products described in this man ual ma...	2
To help you easily locate important informa tion i...	2
Please see pages 16 and 17 for complete informatio...	2
FCC Licensing Information 2	3
Getting Started	3
Your New Radio 3	3
Contents Of Package 3	3
Spirit M-Series Radio 4	3
To Attach/Remove Antenna 5	3
To Attach/Remove Belt Clip 5	3
Batteries 6	3
Low Battery Alert 6	3
To Install/Remove Batteries 6	3
To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter 7	3
To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger (Op...	3
Programming	3
Understanding Frequencies and Codes 8	3
To Change Frequency and Code Settings 8	3
1 Channel Models 8	3
2 And 4 Channel Models 9	3
Frequency Tables 10	3
Code Tables 11	3
Operations	3
Turn The Radio On/Off 1 2	3
Adjust The Volume 12	3
To Send/Receive Messages 12	3
Time-out Timer 12	3
Scan (Optional) 12	3
Built-In VOX (Optional) 13	3
Accessories 13	3
Other Information	3
Troubleshooting 14	3
Radio Care 15	3
Spirit Talk Range 15	3
Safety Information 16-17	3
One Year Limited Warranty 18-19	3
Recycling Of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries 20	3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	3
FCC Licensing Information	4
Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communica...	4
To have the forms faxed to you by the FCC, call th...	4
To have the forms mailed to you, call the FCC form...	4
(1-800-418-3676)	4
For questions concerning the license appli cation,...	4
(1-888-225-5322)	4
Before filling out your application, you must deci...	4
For questions on determining your radio frequency,...	4
LICENSING	4
GETTING STARTED	5
Your New Radio	5
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola Spirit radio. ...	5
Please read this manual carefully to ensure you kn...	5
Contents of Package	5
1. Radio (1 channel model shown)	5
2. Antenna (UHF shown)	5
3. Belt Clip	5
4. Ni-Cad Battery Pack	5
5. 10 Hour Charger Adapter	5
6. 10 Hour Desktop Charger (Optional)	5
Literature (Not shown)	5
Owner’s Manual	5
Quick Reference Guide	5
Warranty Card	5
GETTING STARTED	6
Spirit M-Series Radio	6
1. Antenna	6
2. Push-To-Talk Button	6
3. Monitor Button	6
4. Microphone	6
5. Battery Cover	6
6. Battery Cover Latches	6
7. Speaker	6
8. On-Off/Volume Knob	6
9. Transmit Light	6
10. Accessory Jack	6
11. Accessory Jack Cover	6
To Attach/Remove Antenna	7
To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna clockwis...	7
Note: The antenna should always be installed when ...	7
To Attach/Remove Belt Clip	7
1. Align the belt clip to the mounting rails on 1....	7
2. Push the belt clip down until it clicks into 2....	7
3. To remove, pull tab on belt clip away from 3. r...	7
4. Slide belt clip up and off.	7
Low Battery Alert	8
When the battery is low, the radio will beep:	8
Recharge the battery pack immediately to avoid int...	8
Note: Remove battery pack before storing your radi...	8
Batteries	8
The Ni-Cad battery ships uncharged, it must be ful...	8
The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide ...	8
To Install/Remove Batteries	8
Note: Radio must be OFF before installing/ removin...	8
1. Push back both battery cover latches until 1. y...	8
2. Slide battery cover down and lift to remove. 2....	8
To replace/install battery, insert the battery pac...	8
3. Replace battery cover and lock latches.	8
4. To remove battery, remove cover, turn the 4. ra...	8
Note: Do not remove the plastic wrap from the batt...	8
GETTING STARTED	8
To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger	9
Note: The Desktop Charger is optional and may not ...	9
1. Connect Desktop Charger and Charger 1. Adapter....	9
2. Charge the battery while inside the radio by 2....	9
You can also charge the battery by removing batter...	9
3. The light on top of the Desktop Charger will 3....	9
4. Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully 4. char...	9
To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter	9
1. Turn the radio off.	9
2. Lift accessory cover and plug the Charger 2. Ad...	9
3. Plug the charger into an electric outlet. The 3...	9
4. Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully 4. char...	9
Notes:	9
• For optimum battery life, the battery • should n...	9
• Do not transmit while radio is charging. • Trans...	9
• Turn radio off when charging. If radio is • on w...	9
To Change Frequency and Code Settings	10
PROGRAMMING	10
Understanding Frequencies and Codes	10
Your radio operates on a group of frequencies (see...	10
To understand the difference between fre quencies ...	10
Codes filter out static, noise and unwanted chatte...	10
There are settings programmed into your radio for ...	10
FIG. J 1 Channel Model	10
IMPORTANT	10
To talk to others in your group all radios must be...	10
1. Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 1. 1. Fig...	11
4 Channel Models: Repeat to set channels 3 and 4.	11
Notes:	11
• To use this radio with other Spirit models, • pl...	11
• Code numbers with two digits (10-38) will • be a...	11
• You can only scroll forward when select• ing fre...	11
• When you are changing frequency or • code, you c...	11
• The Code setting applies to all channels. • You ...	11
• For Radios With Scan: The radio will • sound a w...	11
Push-To-Talk	11
Monitor	11
FIG. I 2 or 4 Channel Model	11
1 Channel UHF Spirit Models† 1 Channel VHF Spirit ...	12
FREQUENCY TABLES	12
Your M-Series VHF radio is pre-set to these freque...	12
Channel 1: Frequency 3 Channel 3: Frequency 1	12
Channel 2: Frequency 4 Channel 4: Frequency 2	12
Your M-Series UHF radio is pre-set to these freque...	12
Channel 1: Frequency 2 Channel 3: Frequency 5	12
Channel 2: Frequency 8 Channel 4: Frequency 6	12
Spirit M-Series UHF* Spirit M-Series VHF**	12
*Series number begins with MU.	12
**Series number begins with MV.	12
†Series number begins with SU or states Spirit Pro...	12
††Series number begins with SV, AV, PC, CS,CV or s...	12
Spirit 2-Way or Spirit Pro.	12
Spirit UHF Model SU42 Spirit VHF Model SV52	12
2 Channel UHF Spirit Models† 2 Channel VHF Spirit ...	12
New FCC licensees should not use frequencies 467.7...	12
Call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) with your que...	12
Your Spirit M-Series radio operates on the followi...	12
To program other Spirit radios to the same frequen...	12
CODE TABLES	13
4 & 5 Watt Models	13
D = Down	13
U = Up	13
X = Either Up or Down	13
N/A = Not Available	13
None = Interference Eliminator Code is off. This a...	13
Your Spirit M-Series radio is pre-set to code 29.	13
CODE TABLE KEY	13
Turn the Radio On/Off	14
Turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise. You will he...	14
Adjust the Volume	14
Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio level ...	14
To Send/Receive Messages	14
Check channel activity by pressing Monitor button....	14
1. To send messages, press Push-To-Talk and 1. spe...	14
2. The Transmit Light will glow continuously 2. wh...	14
3. To listen for messages, release the Push-To- 3....	14
Scan (Optional)	14
Some M-Series models have Scan. Scan allows you to...	14
Note: To communicate in scan, your radio must be s...	14
2. When the radio detects someone talking, 2. you ...	14
3. Press Push-To-Talk button to talk back on 3. th...	14
In scan, you will always transmit back to the chan...	14
Notes:	14
• In scan, after you receive a message, the • radi...	14
• If you set the Channel Selector knob to • the “s...	14
OPERATIONS	14
The Time-out Timer feature prevents channel conges...	14
See page 15 for range information.	14
Built-In VOX (Optional)	15
Some M-Series models have built-in VOX (Voice Acti...	15
1. Turn the radio off.	15
2. Open Accessory Jack Cover and plug 2. accessory...	15
3. Turn radio on and lower volume before 3. placin...	15
4. To transmit, speak into accessory micro4. phone...	15
There will be a one second delay between when you ...	15
Accessories	15
There are many audio, charging and carrying access...	15
For information, contact your place of pur chase o...	15
1. Press Push-To-Talk button once.	15
2. To transmit, press Push-To-Talk button.	15
3. To receive messages, release Push- 3. To-Talk b...	15
4. To return to VOX mode, turn the radio 4. off, t...	15
Note: The Accessory Jack Cover is not detachable a...	15
TROUBLESHOOTING	16
If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact ...	16
Radio Has No Power	16
Battery Does Not Charge or Last Long Enough	16
Message Not Transmitted	16
Message Not Received	16
Hearing Other Conversations or Noise on Radio	16
Limited Talk Range	16
Radio Care	17
• To clean the radio housing, wipe with a • soft c...	17
• Don’t use cleaners or solvents on the • radio, t...	17
• Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry, • lint...	17
Outdoor-	17
Flat Ground with no Obstructions Up To 5 Miles Up ...	17
Outdoor-	17
Near Residential Buildings Up To 2 Miles Up To 2 M...	17
Indoor-	17
Steel and Concrete Reinforced Buildings Up To 150,...	17
Indoor-	17
Multi-Level Buildings Up To 8 Floors Up To 20 Floo...	17
Spirit Talk Range	17
Spirit radios can communicate at distances of up t...	17
Buildings and vehicles as well as trees and heavy ...	17
Note: The talk ranges above are averages based on ...	17
SAFETY INFORMATION	18
• FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, • 1996)...	18
• American National Standards Institute (C95-1 - •...	18
• National Council on Radiation Protection and • M...	18
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi• a...	18
• CENELEC	18
- Env. 50166-1 1995E - Human Exposure to - Electro...	18
- Env. 50166-2 1995E - Human Exposure to - Electro...	18
- Proceedings of SC 211/8 1996 - Safety Con- sider...	18
Information For Safe and Efficient Operation	18
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES	19
BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS	19
FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG	19
ANTENNAS	19
BATTERIES	19
CHARGERS AND POWER CORD	19
Spirit M-Series radios and accessories have a one ...	20
Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products	20
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY	20
RECYCLING	22
Recycling of Nickel- Cadmium Batteries	22
Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable bat teries ca...	22
Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycli...	22