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6864110r05o.book Page 1 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Contents Safety/General Information . . . i FCC License Information . . . . 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CommPort™ Charging Dock . . 7 Basic Operation of Radio . . . 10 Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Talking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Before You Can Talk . . . . . . . . 15 To Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 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.
864110r05o.book Page ii Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION • ii Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.
Body-worn Operation To maintain compliance 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.
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION 6864110r05o.book Page iv Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM iv AIRCRAFT When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board 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 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
Other Medical Devices 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 on the use of radio 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.
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION 6864110r05o.book Page vi Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM vi 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.
DCharging Safety Instructions 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 6864110r05o.book Page viii Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM viii 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. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock. 5.
6864110r05o.book Page 1 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM 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 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
FCC Licensing Information 6864110r05o.book Page 2 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM 2 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.
6864110r05o.book Page 3 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Getting Started The Motorola Talkabout® T6400 radio is a durable twoway radio that allows you to stay connected to family, friends, and companions. The T6400 operates on Family Radio Service (FRS) frequencies and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies; FRS requires no service fee or license, and can be used anywhere in the United States and other areas as listed by the FCC, but GMRS are subject to FCC licensing requirements.
6864110r05o.book Page 4 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Installing Batteries Getting Started Your radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. 4 Latch • Turn off the radio (see page 13). • Push latch up until it clicks. • Lift back cover off. • Remove and replace batteries so the + and markings match the ones in the compartment or the NiMH charge contacts are facing out. • Hook back cover on the hinges. • Align tabs.
6864110r05o.book Page 5 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Charging the NiMH battery (Optional Accessory, part number 56319) Charge the NiMH overnight (12 to 16 hours) before using it for the first time, it will need up to four hours of charging thereafter. Getting Started 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(one-third full) and a (almost empty). When it’s c, the radio beeps every ten minutes.
6864110r05o.book Page 6 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Getting Started • 6 Turn off the radio (see page 13) or place the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover. • Plug in the charger. • At the contacts on the back of the radio, or if charging just the battery, at the battery contacts: • Position the charger with the hook on the LED end of the charger placed over the larger slot. • Snap the hook on the cord end into the smaller slot.
6864110r05o.book Page 7 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM CommPort™ Charging Dock (Included with Optional Accessory, part number 56319) • To mount the charging dock: • Wrap the power cord under the charging dock. Use the cutouts to hold the cord in place. • Attach using two #6 x ¾” screws appropriate for the mounting surface. Cutouts Getting Started The CommPort™ charging dock provides drop-in charging convenience.
6864110r05o.book Page 8 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM • Getting Started • Position the charger with the hook on the LED end over the left slot. • Snap the hook on the cord end into the right slot, clamping the charger onto the charging dock contacts • Plug in the charger. • Place the radio, or the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover, into the CommPort charging dock. • When the LED turns solid green, the battery is fully charged.
6864110r05o.book Page 9 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Charging Status 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. - Flashing Yellow Standby Battery waiting to charge.
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6864110r05o.book Page 11 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Belt Clip 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. NiMH Battery Charging Contacts • When using audio accessories with your radio, Motorola recommends that the volume level be kept at a comfortable listening level. Belt Clip • Squeeze the top and bottom of the clip to attach or detach the clip from the radio.
6864110r05o.book Page 12 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Using your radio is easier than catching a wave! Turning On Your Radio Press To Display Then Belt Clip | 12 The radio beeps and | flashes every three seconds.
6864110r05o.book Page 13 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Your Radio’s Display Lock Set Eavesdrop Reducer Battery Meter VOX On Channel Scan On VibraCall® Alert On Automatic Power Off Channel Indicator Alarm On Code Indicator Channel In Use Ring Alert Belt Clip MOTOROLA Turning Off Your Radio To turn off your radio, press and hold | until the radio beeps and the display goes blank. Modes Your radio can transmit and receive in all modes.
6864110r05o.book Page 14 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Key Sequence Backlight Almost everything you can do with your radio is done using the same basic key sequence! Use your radio’s mode and menu screens to select options and set features the way you want them. All the features that work using this key sequence are described on the following pages.
6864110r05o.book Page 15 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Talking 24 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*. The interference eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. The channel is the radio frequency wave your radio uses to transmit.
6864110r05o.book Page 16 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Talking Your T6400 is compatible with both General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family Radio Service (FRS) channels. You can talk to FRS radios on channels 1-14. Remember that FRS radios operate at 0.5 watt of transmit power. On channels 1-7, the T6400 operates at 1 watt. In certain situations, when talking to FRS radios on channels 1-7, it is possible that they will be able to hear you, but you will not be able to hear them.
6864110r05o.book Page 17 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM 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 ‰. Press and hold { and talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. When you’re finished, just let { go. While transmitting, | glows red.
6864110r05o.book Page 18 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Using Accessories Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Before you place an accessory on your head or in your ear, turn the volume down. After placing the accessory on your head or in your ear, adjust the volume by pressing x to z. Talking Signal Strength Indicator Signal Strength The signal strength indicator can help you determine when b e f g h i a radio is moving out of range.
6864110r05o.book Page 19 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Call Tone and Call Display Your radio can transmit ten different call tones. To set your call tone, select the TWO WAY mode and the SET CALL menu.The radio plays a sample of each tone as you scroll through them. To use your call tone, just press ‰ to transmit it to others. Talking Don’t you hate it when you miss a call? I mean it could be someone really important. A call you need to take right away.
6864110r05o.book Page 20 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM 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. Alerts VibraCall® Alert Your radio features VibraCall® alert, a vibrating alert to notify you of two-way radio reception in noisy environments.
6864110r05o.book Page 21 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Keeping Time Your radio has several features to help you keep track of time: stopwatch, alarm, and the clock display can be set as your standby screen. Setting the Time Press x and z to set hours and minutes To Display b e f g h i 3:00 PM nop Then Press y to move between hours and minutes k lm Keeping Time Setting the time is easy! Use the basic key sequence to select the TIME mode and the SET TIME menu, then .....
6864110r05o.book Page 22 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM 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. Keeping Time The alarm volume is the same as the radio volume, so make sure it’s loud enough. To set the alarm, select the TIME mode and the SET ALARM menu. Press x and z to select ALARM ON (or ALARM OFF). “I’m all shook up.
6864110r05o.book Page 23 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Stopwatch If you’re running laps, or just feel like you are, you can use the stopwatch to time yourself. ~ until STPWATCH appears To Display b e f ggh i STPWATCH k lmnop b e f ggh i 00:00:45 k lmnop b e f ggh i 00:00:00 Then Press ‰ to start or stop timing k lmnop b e f ggh i 05:30:00 k lmnop y to reset stopwatch when it is stopped Your stopwatch has a lap timer function too.
6864110r05o.book Page 24 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Hands-Free Use (VOX) Hands-Free Use (VOX) 24 LOOK, NO HANDS!! 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 24 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.
6864110r05o.book Page 25 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Privacy 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.
6864110r05o.book Page 26 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM QuieT6000™ Privacy The QuieT6000™ function helps ensure uninterrupted communication between Motorola Talkabout T6000-series radios - it helps to prevent you from hearing transmissions from anything other than these radios. If you and your companions use only the Motorola Talkabout T6000-series radios with QuieT6000 on, you’ll minimize the chance of being interrupted by others (but they can hear you).
6864110r05o.book Page 27 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Advanced Two-Way Lock Locked Screen b e f g h i 22 k lm 1 . 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. Advanced Two-Way You can make sure your menu settings won’t be changed accidentally.
6864110r05o.book Page 28 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Advanced Two-Way 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.
Scan List You can select which channels are to be scanned by putting them in a list. To set your scan list after you turn on SCAN, select the TWO WAY mode and the SCANLIST menu. Your radio displays IN or OUT and a channel number. Use x to change the IN or OUT setting and z to scroll to the next channel. Select IN to add the channel to your scan list, if you don’t wish to scan a certain channel select OUT. Note: To scan channels 15 through 22, you must turn these channels to ‘ON’ in your scan list.
6864110r05o.book Page 30 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Automatic Power Off You can program your radio to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity. This helps save battery life. To set the automatic power off feature, select the SETTINGS mode and the Choose the number of hours HOURS 1 -- 8, after which, power shuts off. Choose HOURS -- to turn off the automatic power off feature. jdisplays on the screen when the automatic power off feature is set. Advanced Two-Way SETPWRDWN menu.
6864110r05o.book Page 31 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Reset You can reset your menu settings to the default settings by turning your radio off and then pressing |, {, and y at the same time. The SET BATT feature allows the battery meter to recognize and properly display the power usage for either alkaline or aftermarket rechargeable single-cell nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries. To set the battery type feature, select the SETTINGS mode and then SET BATT.
6864110r05o.book Page 32 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Use and Care Use and Care glub Use a soft cloth moistened with 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. 32 Do not immerse in water. Dry with soft cloth. Do not use until completely dry.
6864110r05o.book Page 33 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Contact Information Repairs 1-800-353-2729 (U.S.) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) Warranty Questions 1-800-739-7834 (TTY) Use and Care Warranty On the web, please refer to the Two-Way Radio section of www.motorola.
6864110r05o.book Page 34 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Frequency and Code Charts Frequency and Code Charts 34 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.
6864110r05o.book Page 35 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Channel Display 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 A B C Channel Type Frequency (MHz) Power (Watts) FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 462.5500 462.5750 462.6000 462.6250 462.6500 462.6750 462.7000 462.7250 0.5 0.5 0.
6864110r05o.book Page 36 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Carrier squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. The interference eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. Frequency and Code Charts Interference Eliminator Codes 36 Talkabout Code Hz Freq Talkabout Code Hz Freq Talkabout Code Hz Freq 1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9 2 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.8 3 74.
6864110r05o.book Page 37 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Troubleshooting Reposition or replace alkaline batteries. No Power Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Confirm radios have the same channel and interference eliminator code settings. Make sure { is not being pressed. Message not received Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Troubleshooting Make sure { is completely pressed as you transmit.
6864110r05o.book Page 38 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Others hear you but you can’t hear them If others are using FRS radios, move closer together. When closer, use channels 8-14 to communicate. Confirm interference eliminator code is set. Troubleshooting Hearing other noises or conversation on a channel Message scrambled Limited talk range Shared channel or interference eliminator code may be in use, try another.
6864110r05o.book Page 39 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Channel and/or code locked Make sure radio is unlocked. See page 27. Charger LED double flashing Replace alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life. Charger not properly positioned. Reposition charger and ensure it is firmly clamped to the radio, battery, or charging dock. Battery power is very low; battery is charging up slowly before it starts to quick charge.
6864110r05o.book Page 40 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Motorola Limited Warranty I. What this Warranty Covers Motorola Limited Warranty • • • Products. Defects in materials and workmanship in wireless cellular telephones, pagers, and/or two-way radios, and certain accessories that are sold with them, such as the battery, battery charger and holster manufactured and/or sold by Motorola (Products). Batteries.
6864110r05o.book Page 41 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM At no charge to you, we have the option to repair or replace the Products or software that do not conform to the warranty, or to refund the Products’ purchase price. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products or parts. No software updates are provided. V.
Motorola Limited Warranty 6864110r05o.book Page 42 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola. You must ship the Products to us with freight, duties and insurance prepaid.
• • • • • • • Rechargeable batteries that: (a) are charged by other than the Motorolaapproved battery charger specified for charging such batteries; (b) have any broken seals or show evidence of tampering; (c) are used in equipment other than the Product for which they are specified; or (d) are charged and stored at temperatures greater than 60 degrees centigrade. Any of these voids the warranty.
6864110r05o.book Page 44 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Motorola Limited Warranty Flat-rate repair rates may apply to Products not covered by this warranty. To obtain information about Products needing repairs that are not covered by this warranty, please call the telephone number previously listed. We will provide information on repair availability, rates, methods of payment, where to send the Products, etc. 44 VII.
In no event shall Motorola be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the Product, or for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages of any kind, or loss of revenue or profits, loss of business, loss of information or data, or other financial loss arising out of or in connection with the ability or inability to use the Products, to the full extent these damages may be disclaimed by law. VIII.
6864110r05o.book Page 46 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement that is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with ancillary equipment, as defined in VI., above. 46 This is Motorola’s entire liability with respect to infringement of patents by the Products.
6864110r05o.book Page 47 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM USA Canada Cellular 1-800-331-6456 All Products 1-800-461-4575 Paging 1-800-548-9954 TTY Two-Way 1-800-353-2729 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com/talkabout or at: In the USA: In Canada: Motorola, Inc. Motorola Canada Limited 600 North U.S.
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6864110r05o.book Page 1 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Software Copyright Notice The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola and third party software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software.
6864110r05o.book Page 2 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM Export Law Assurances EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES: This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
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6864110r05o.book Page 4 Friday, October 12, 2001 8:35 AM • Up to 5-mile range *Range will vary based on terrain and conditions • 22 Channels including 8 GMRS 7 GMRS/FRS (shared), and 7 FRS, each with 38 codes First Motorola GMRS/FRS two-way radio to feature 22 channels. GMRS channels feature increased power for longer range; 14 FRS channels ensure backward compatibility with FRS twoway radios. 38 interference eliminator codes per channel help minimize interference from other groups.
