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Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CommPort™ Charging Dock . . . . . 5 Basic Operation of Your Radio . . . . . . . . . 7 Turning On Your Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Talking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before You Can Talk . . . . . . . . . 11 To Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Call Tone and Call Display . . . . . 13 Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio models that offer this capability.
Safety and General Information To assure 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.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. 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 on board an aircraft.
Safety and General Information Medical Devices viii Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of, Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using 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. 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.
Safety and General Information x 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 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.
Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the: 1. battery 2. battery charger, and 3. radio using the battery. Caution To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Safety and General Information xii Save these Instructions 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 3. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Getting Started The Motorolaâ Talkabout® T6300, T6310, and T6320 radios are durable two-way radios that allow you to stay connected to family, friends, and companions. They operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies, require no service fee or license, and can be used anywhere in the United States and other areas as listed by the FCC. But these radios offer more than just a way of keeping in touch.
Getting Started Installing Batteries Your radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. Some radios include a NiMH battery with charger adapter cover, CommPort™ charging dock, and charger. If you don’t have these items, they’re also available in the NiMH battery upgrade kit (56319). Latch • Turn off the radio (see page 9). • Push latch up until it clicks. • Lift back cover off. • Remove and replace • Hook back cover on the batteries so the + and hinges.
The battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have. It shows d(full), b(two-thirds full), c(onethird full) and a(almost empty). When it’s c, the radio beeps every ten minutes. So, change or charge those batteries! Battery Life The following chart lists the approximate battery life for each type of radio use.
Getting Started Charging the NiMH battery Charge the NiMH overnight (12 to 16 hours) before using it for the first time, it will only need up to four hours of charging thereafter. 4 Or • Turn off the radio (see page 9) or place the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover. • Plug in the charger. • When the LED turns At the contacts on the back of the radio, or if solid green, the battery charging just the battery, at the battery is fully charged.
Cutouts To mount the charging dock: • Position the charger with the • Place the radio, or the NiMH • Wrap the power cord hook on the LED end over battery in the charger adapter under the charging dock. the left slot. cover, into the CommPort Use the cutouts to hold • Snap the hook on the cord charging dock. the cord in place. end into the right slot, • When the LED turns solid green, the battery is fully • Attach using two #6 x ¾” clamping the charger onto charged.
Getting Started Charging Status The LED charger indicates charging status when the charger is connected to the radio, the NiMH battery, or the CommPort™ charging dock. Color Charging Status and Description Charging Level Complete Solid Red Rapid charging Up to 90% Flashing Green Top-off charging 90% to 100% Solid Green Charging complete 100% Flashing Red Battery faulty - If flashing red persists for more than one minute, the battery is faulty and should be replaced.
Basic Operation of Your Radio Use ~ to -• Scroll through mode selections • Return to two-way mode (when held down) Use ‰ to -• Transmit call tone • Start and stop stopwatch • Select and scroll through stereo presets (T6310 only) Microphone Speaker Use y to -• Scroll through menus • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when held down while in a menu) Use x and z to -• Change the volume • Scroll through and select settings Getting Started Use | to -• Turn power on/off Use
Accessory Connector (and FM Connector on T6310) • For audio accessories, such as speaker/ microphone and flexible ear receiver. • FM stereo earbuds (T6310 only) or any standard stereo headset. Getting Started Belt Clip • Squeeze the top and bottom of the clip to attach or detach the clip from the radio. Note: The belt clip holds the radio while being worn on your belt. It was designed for your convenience and is not meant to secure your radio under all circumstances.
Using your radio is easier than catching a wave! Press To Display | be f g hi j MOTOROLA klmnop Then b e f g h i 1 1 The radio beeps and | flashes every three seconds.
Getting Started Modes Your radio can transmit and receive in all modes except the weather mode. The T6300, T6310, and T6320 standard modes are: TWO WAY, TIME, STPWATCH, WEATHER, and SETTINGS. The T6310 also has an FMSTEREO mode. The T6320 has COMPASS, TEMPERAT, BAROMETER, and ALTIMETR modes in addition to the standard modes.
Before You Can Talk Have you ever tried to talk to someone who’s on a “different wavelength?” It’s not easy, is it? Well, you can’t talk with someone else on your two-way radio unless you ARE BOTH on the same channel and using the same interference eliminator code. 24 The channel is the radio frequency wave your radio uses to transmit. The interference eliminator code filters out static, noise, and unwanted messages. Refer to the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 35 for channel and code choices.
Radio Volume Can we talk yet? Sure, but you should adjust the volume first. Press x or z until it’s just right. If you want to, sound your call tone by pressing ‰ Talking To Talk Press and hold {and talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. When you’re finished, just let {go. While transmitting, | glows red.
Signal Strength Indicator The signal strength indicator can help you determine when a radio is moving out of range. It is a number displayed when you’re receiving on the same channel and code as another transmitting radio and it indicates the relative signal strength of the transmitting radio: 1 is weakest (usually farthest away) and 6 is strongest (usually closest). Signal Strength b e f g h i 14 1 k lm 5 nop Signal strength indicator signal strength indicator function.
Alerts You can determine how your radio will alert you when you’re receiving: vibrate, ring, or both. Your radio will notify you with your selected alert if 30 seconds have passed since your last transmission or incoming call. VibraCall ® Your radio features VibraCall®, a vibrating alert to notify you of two-way radio reception in noisy environments. OFF -- your radio doesn’t sound an alert except for the audio reception when receiving. Alerts -- your radio vibrates to alert you.
Keeping Time Setting the Time Setting the time is easy! Use the basic key sequence to select the TIME mode and the SET TIME menu, then ..... Press and z to set hours and minutes x To Display b e f g h i 3:00 k lm PM Then Press y to move between hours and minutes nop Setting the Clock Display To display the clock, select the TIME mode and the SET DISP menu. If you choose to display the clock, the time screen becomes your two-way radio’s standby screen.
Setting the Alarm To set the time the alarm will sound, select the TIME mode and the ALARMTME menu, and set the alarm time the same way you set the clock time. 5 Keeping Time The alarm volume is the same as the radio volume, so make sure it’s loud enough. 16 To set the alarm, select the TIME mode and the SET (or ALARM OFF). ALARM menu. Press x and z to select ALARM ON “I’m all shook up.” Your alarm will now sound your call tone at the set time every day. Alarm Turned On b e f g h i 14 1 k lm .
Stopwatch If you’re running laps, or just feel like you are, you can use the stopwatch to time yourself. ~ until appears To Display STPWATCH Then Press b e f gg h i b e f gg h i STPWATCH 00:00:00 k lmnop ‰ to start or stop timing k lmnop b e f gg h i b e f gg h i 00:00:45 05:30:00 k lmnop k lmnop yto reset stopwatch when it is stopped Your stopwatch has a lap timer function too. While the stopwatch is running, press yto obtain the lap time. Press yagain to switch back to stopwatch.
Hands-Free Use (VOX) Hands-Free Use (VOX) LOOK, NO HANDS!! 18 24 Your radio has built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX), which allows you to transmit “hands-free” just by talking or using VOX accessories. After VOX has been set and turned on, you can use it anytime you want your hands free for other things. To set VOX, select the SETTINGS mode and the SET VOX menu, select VOX ON. When VOX is set to ON, your display shows g. To turn on VOX, quickly press and release {and g will begin to flash.
Eavesdrop Reducer Just between you and me, there are many things we need to keep under wraps ... Your radio has the Eavesdrop Reducer feature, a scramble code that makes your transmissions sound garbled to anyone listening. It doesn’t guarantee secrecy, but it adds an extra layer of privacy. Don’t forget -- all the radios have to be set to the same scramble code for the transmissions to be clear.
Weather Weather 20 You can’t change the weather, but you can be prepared for it whenever you take your MotorolaTalkabout T6300, T6310, or T6320 radio with you. That’s because it tunes in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio broadcasts. You can listen to a weather channel or you can even set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts.
Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives six NOAA frequencies. (See the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 35 for a complete list.) After turning on the weather broadcast, select the WEATHER mode and the SET CHAN menu to select the strongest channel. Note: As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends upon how close ...We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special bulletin... Well, almost.
T6310 Features T6310 Features 22 Are you cool? Well you will be if you take your Motorola Talkabout T6310 radio with you. It has an FM radio mode, to let you tune in, tune out, and stay cool. Your radio allows you to search for (seek) FM stations in the local area. It even has a tune feature so you can search for and receive weak or distant stations.You can also program your radio to receive your favorite radio stations by using the preset feature. The FM stereo reception is only available on the T6310.
To use the seek feature, select the FM STEREO mode and the SEEK FM menu, then x and z until you find a station you like b e f ggh i SRCHING k20 lmnop Tuning Your FM This feature allows you to change the FM radio station by increments of 0.1 kHz. Unlike SEEK FM which scans for strong signals, TUNE FM allows you to tune in weak stations. To use the tune feature, select the FM STEREO mode and the TUNE FM menu, then x and z until you have a clear signal. Preset FM Stations You have eight preset stations.
T6320 Features CAUTION: The T6320 contains sophisticated electronic measuring components T6320 Features (compass, barometer, and altimeter). These components require calibration and care to function properly. Improper calibration or care will result in inaccurate readings. Compass The compass feature is an accurate and instantaneous directional aid. When held horizontally, the direction the radio antenna is pointing is displayed.
Note: If you notice an incorrect compass reading and your compass has been calibrated, you may need to set the compass declination for your area. Visit www.motorola.com or call Motorola for details on setting compass declination for your area. Using the Compass Press~until COMPASS appears. Let go and the compass screen displays -- showing the direction and degrees. If --- is displayed instead of degrees from north, recalibrate the compass.
T6320 Features Thermometer The thermometer feature measures the ambient temperature in the selected unit of measurement (Fahrenheit or Celsius). When moving from environments with moderate temperature differences, wait 20 minutes for the thermometer feature to acclimate. Otherwise, the temperature readings may not display accurately. 26 Using the Thermometer Feature Press~until TEMPERAT appears.
Barometer The barometer feature measures changes in atmospheric air pressure. Increases in pressure generally indicate stable or improving weather, while decreases in pressure indicate changing or stormy weather. altitude. The display has not been corrected to the barometric pressure at sea level. Using the Barometer Press~until BAROMETR appears. The barometer screen displays -- showing the atmospheric pressure in the selected unit of measurement.
Altimeter T6320 Features The altimeter feature estimates your altitude based upon atmospheric pressure. You can also use the altimeter to display a relative change in height from one point to another. Using the Altimeter Press~ until ALTIMETR appears. 28 The altimeter screen displays -showing the altitude in the selected unit of measurement.
Advanced Two-Way Lock seconds. Now you’ll see a fon the display like this-- Locked Screen b e f g h i 14 1 k lm . nop Lock only locks ysettings. You can turn off the menu lock by pressing yfor three seconds again. f disappears from your display when it’s turned off. LockPlus The LockPlus feature locks all the buttons except |, ‰ and {. Meaning that you can only turn the two-way radio on and off and transmit.
Channel Scanning By using SCAN, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you.You don’t have to set a new channel or code, the radio just resets itself temporarily to that channel and code and you can start talking. However, if no transmissions take place for five seconds, scanning resumes. After you turn on SCAN, your radio scans channels and codes until it finds an active one and locks on to it.
Talk Confirmation Tone Whenever you turn on the talk confirmation tone feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It’s like saying “Roger” or ”Over” and lets others know when to begin talking. To set this feature, select the SETTINGS mode and the SETROGER menu. Button Beeps The button beeps feature allows you to control whether the radio beeps every time you press a button. Turn it off if you want quiet radio operation.
Advanced Two-Way Monitor Using the monitor feature helps to improve the reception of your radio if you’re frequently almost out of range. It also allows you to listen to a channel frequency without codes (carrier squelch) to tell whether or not it’s currently in use. To use the monitor, select the TWO WAY mode and the SET MON menu. 32 Your channel and code screen will look like this. You’ll hear static if the channel frequency is unused. Changing from two-way mode will turn monitor off.
Use and Care Use a soft cloth moistened with Do not immerse in water. soap and water to clean the exterior. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions. If the radio gets wet... Turn it off and remove batteries. Dry with soft cloth. Use and Care glub Do not use until completely dry.
Contact Information Use and Care Warranty 34 Repairs Warranty 1-800-353-2729 (U.S.) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) Questions 1-800-739-7834 (TTY) On the web, please visit www.motorola.
The charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are useful when using Motorola Talkabout two-way radios with other two-way radios. Channel Frequency Chart Channel MHz Channel MHz 1 462.5625 8 467.5625 2 462.5875 9 467.5875 3 462.6125 10 467.6125 4 462.6375 11 467.6375 5 462.6625 12 467.6625 6 462.6875 13 467.6875 7 462.7125 14 467.7125 Weather Frequency Chart WX1 162.550 WX5 162.450 WX2 162.400 WX6 162.500 WX3 162.
Frequency and Code Charts Carrier squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. 36 Interference Eliminator Codes Talkabout Code Hz Freq Motorola 7/7x Code Talkabout Code Hz Freq Motorola 7/7x Code Talkabout Code D 27 167.9 28 173.8 1 67.0 14 107.2 2 71.9 15 110.9 3 74.4 4 77.0 5 16 114.8 17 118.8 79.7 18 123.0 6 82.5 19 127.3 7 85.4 8 88.5 9 10 A Hz Freq 29 179.9 30 186.2 31 192.
Troubleshooting No Power Reposition or replace alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Make sure {is completely pressed as you transmit. Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Message not received Confirm radios have the same channel and interference eliminator code settings. Make sure { is not being pressed. Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. QuieT6000 feature is on, transmit call tone before talking.
Limited talk range Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, use in buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Troubleshooting Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. Heavy static or interference Radios are too close, they must be at least five feet apart. Radios are too far apart or obstacles interfering with transmission.
For Two-Way Family Radios I. What this Warranty Covers and for How Long The Motorola company listed below ("Motorola") warrants its Two-Way Family Radios (the "Products") against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only, and is not transferable.
Motorola Limited Warranty 40 III. What This Warranty Does Not Cover a. Defects or damage resulting from: use of the Products in any manner not normal or customary; misuse, accident or neglect such as dropping the Products onto hard surfaces, contact with water, rain or extreme humidity, contact with sand, dirt or the like, contact with extreme heat, spills of food or liquid; improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, adjustment; or any alteration or modification of any kind. b.
Motorola Limited Warranty V. General Provisions: THIS IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT BY MOTOROLA AND SETS FORTH YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE GIVEN ONLY IF SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. OTHERWISE, THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
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Motorola Talkabout ™T6300-Series Radio Quick Reference Card Icons your radio displays: b Battery meter e Eavesdrop Reducer on f Lock set g VOX on h Channel scan on i VibraCall® on k One of 14 channels Buttons on your radio | • Turn power on/off ~ ‰ • Scroll through mode selections • Return to two-way mode (when held down while in a menu) • Transmit call tone • Start and stop stopwatch • Select and scroll through stereo presets (T6310) l m n o p j * Alarm on One of 38 codes Ring alert Weather on Chann
Standard Features All T6300-Series Radios Modes Menus TWO WAY TIME WEATHER SETTINGS SET CHAN SET TIME STPWATCH SET WEA SETQUIET SET CODE SETALARM SET CHAN SET VIB SETSCRAM ALARMTME SETALERT SETROGER SET CALL SET DISP SETWRDN SET MON SETBEEPS SET SCAN SET VOX SCANLIST SET SENS SET BATT Optional Features T6310 only Modes Menus FMSTEREO T6320 only COMPASS TEMPERAT BAROMETR ALTIMETR SET FM CALIBRAT SETUNITS SETUNITS SETUNITS PRESET DECLINAT SEEK FM TUNE FM SET 2WAY SETLEVEL