M-Series Professional Two-way Radio Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FCC Licensing Information ............................................................................................ 2 Getting Started Your New Radio ................................................................................................ 3 Contents Of Package ........................................................................................ 3 Spirit M-Series Radio.........................................................................................
LICENSING FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for your FCC license is made on FCC Form 600 and schedules D, E, and G.
GETTING STARTED Your New Radio Contents of Package Thank you for purchasing a Motorola Spirit radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 50 years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. With proper care and use, your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please read this manual carefully to ensure 6. you know how to properly operate the radio before use.
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 11 9. Transmit Light 10. Accessory Jack 10 11. Accessory Jack Cover 9 8 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 6 4 Multi-channel models have a Channel Selector Knob on top of the radio.
To Attach/Remove Antenna To Attach/Remove Belt Clip To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna 1. Align the belt clip to the mounting rails on clockwise onto the top of the radio until the back of the radio. Fig. B hand tight. Reverse to remove. Fig. A 2. Push the belt clip down until it clicks into place. Note: The antenna should always be installed when operating the radio. Operat- 3. To remove, pull tab on belt clip away from ing the radio without an antenna greatly radio to release. Fig.
GETTING STARTED Batteries To Install/Remove Batteries The Ni-Cad battery ships uncharged, it must be fully charged for 16 hours before use (first charge only). It is recommended that only Motorola batteries and chargers are used with the radio. Note: Radio must be OFF before installing/ removing battery. The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 8 hours of operation for your radio with normal use (5% sending messages, 5% receiving messages and 90% in standby mode). 1.
To Charge Battery With Charger Adapter To Charge Battery With 10 Hour Desktop Charger 1. Turn the radio off. Note: The Desktop Charger is optional and may not be included in your package. 2. Lift accessory cover and plug the Charger Adapter firmly into the small jack (lower hole). Fig. G 3. Plug the charger into an electric outlet. The light on the charger will glow continuously if charging properly. 4. Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge.
PROGRAMMING Understanding Frequencies and Codes To Change Frequency and Code Settings Frequencies: Your radio operates on a group of frequencies (see page 10 for complete listing). You access frequency(ies) through radio channel(s). You can operate on any of your radio’s frequencies, but each must be licensed through the FCC (see page 2).
2 and 4 Channel Models 1. Turn Channel Selector knob to channel 1. Fig. I Channel Selector Knob 2. Hold Push-To-Talk button down while turning radio on. Fig. J Radio announces current frequency setting for that channel. Example: “frequency one” 3. Press Push-To-Talk button to scroll through frequencies. Radio announces each frequency as you scroll. Example: “two...three...” 4. Release Push-To-Talk when you have reached desired frequency. 5.
FREQUENCY TABLES Spirit M-Series Radio Frequencies Your Spirit M-Series radio operates on the following frequencies. Spirit M-Series UHF* Spirit M-Series VHF** Frequency Number Frequency MHz Frequency Color Frequency Number Frequency MHz Frequency Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 464.5000 464.5500 467.7625 467.8125 467.8500 467.8750 467.9000 467.9250 Brown Yellow J K Silver Star Gold Star Red Star Blue Star 1 2 3 4 151.6250 151.9550 154.5700 154.6000 Red Purple Blue Green *Series number begins with MU.
CODE TABLES M-Series Radios Other Spirit Radios 1 & 2 Watt Models 4 & 5 Watt Models Code Freq. Code Freq. Dip Switch Positions Code No. Hz No. Hz S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 (PLXXX) Freq. Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 OFF 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.
OPERATIONS Turn the Radio On/Off Scan (Optional) Turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise. You will hear a beep and see the Transmit Light flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on. To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume knob counterclockwise. You will hear a click to indicate the radio is turned off. Some M-Series models have Scan. Scan allows you to monitor the radio’s programmed channels and code. When the radio detects someone talking, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel.
Built-In VOX (Optional) Accessories Some M-Series models have built-in VOX (Voice Activated Transmission). This feature allows hands-free operation of your radio. The sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with a Headset With Swivel Boom Mic (HMN9038) or Earpiece With Microphone (HMN9039) (Both headset and earpiece are sold separately). There are many audio, charging and carrying accessories (sold separately) available for Spirit M-Series radios.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Radio Has No Power Reposition or charge battery pack. Battery Does Not Charge or Last Long If using Charger Adapter, make sure the plug is firmly connected into jack and the light on the adapter glows indicating Enough correct charging status. If Desktop Charger is used, make sure battery is positioned properly and light on tray is on. Radio should be turned off when charging. Charge time will be longer if it is left on.
Radio Care • To clean the radio housing, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. • Don’t use cleaners or solvents on the radio, they can harm the body and leak inside, causing permanent damage. • Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry, lint-free cloth. Spirit Talk Range Spirit radios can communicate at distances Buildings and vehicles as well as trees and of up to 5 miles. But, range will decrease as heavy foliage will limit range. the surroundings become more obstructive.
SAFETY INFORMATION Information For Safe and Efficient Operation EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY The design of your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy, complies with the following national and international standards and guidelines.
! WARNING POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES • Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially qualified for such use (for example, FMRC Approved). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. • Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Spirit M-Series radios and accessories have a one (1) year limited warranty. Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products This warranty applies within the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia. I.WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA INC.
V.WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: a) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. b) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, liquid, or neglect. c) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. d) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.
RECYCLING Recycling of NickelCadmium Batteries Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws, Ni-Cad batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cad batteries. In the U.S.
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