KEM-PK10884 Model T6500, T6530, T6550
Safety and General Information ...................... 2 FCC Licensing Information................................10 Control Buttons..................................................11 Getting Started ..................................................12 Installing the the AA Batteries ........................12 Installing the NiMH Battery Pack....................12 Battery Meter....................................................13 Attaching the Belt Clip ....................................
Safety and General Information Safety and General Information 2 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 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. DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.
Safety and General Information Two-way Radio Operation 4 When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. 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.
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 on board an aircraft.
Safety and General Information Medical Devices - Hearing Aids 6 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. 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.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use 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.
Safety and General Information Batteries 8 All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as 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. Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1.
Safety and General Information 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 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.
FCC Licensing Information FCC Licensing Information 10 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 include all forms and instructions.
Control Buttons - Model T6500, T6530 and T6550 Accessory Jack Cover to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume Use to: • Monitor channel activity • Activate enhanced scanning LED Indicator Light Use (Push to Talk) to: • Talk • Save a setting Use and to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Use to: • Transmit call tone Use Speaker • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Control Buttons Use to: 11
Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Getting Started Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Note: The T6500, T6530 and T6550 model radios can use a NiMH rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries.
Battery Meter Note: 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 Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory) The desk stand 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.
Notes Getting Started • The light on charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. • 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 or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. 14 Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2.
Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on your radio. The display then scrolls through the available channels and Interference Eliminator Codes. Press and hold while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level. Rotate clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Do not hold the radio close to your ear.
Getting Started Channels and Frequencies 16 Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency 462.5625 MHz 462.5875 MHz 462.6125 MHz 462.6375 MHz 462.6625 MHz 462.6875 MHz 462.7125 MHz 467.5625 MHz 467.5875 MHz 467.6125 MHz 467.6375 MHz Description GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS GMRS/FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Frequency 467.6625 MHz 467.6875 MHz 467.7125 MHz 462.5500 MHz 462.5750 MHz 462.6000 MHz 462.6250 MHz 462.6500 MHz 462.6750 MHz 462.7000 MHz 462.
Talking and Listening To talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to listen). Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Monitor Button Pressing and holding for 3 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.
Special Features Special Features 18 Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of code combinations. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1-38 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39-99 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection. To set the code for a channel: 1. Press until the code starts to flash. 2. Press or to select the code. 3.
Locking the Keypad Turning Keypad Tones Off & On Your radio contains keypad tones and are turned on by default. • To turn keypad tones off, press and hold the while you turn the radio on. • To turn the keypad tones on again, press and hold the while you turn the radio on. Enhanced Scanning Scanning is used to: • Monitor Channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on one that interests you. • Find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan.
To start scanning, briefly press and release . The scan indicator displays and the radio begins to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator Code combinations. Special Features When the radio detects activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission on that channel. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within 5 seconds. 20 To stop scanning, briefly press and release .
Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox) 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the radio off. Turn the radio on while pressing . To temporarily disable iVox, press . To turn off iVox, turn the radio off. displays. flashes intermittently. Handsfree Use With Accessories (VOX) You can transmit handsfree with the use of optional accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak. 1.
Weather Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio. Weather You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.
Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 16). 1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel flashes. 2. Press or to select the channel. 3. Press to save the weather channel setting. - 1. After turning weather reception on, Press twice or displays 2. Press or to select (ON). If you activate Weather Alert and return to two–way mode, will display. 3. Press to save the weather alert setting.
Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tones that you can transmit to other radios in your group to alert them that you want to talk. Alerts To set a call tone: 1. With the radio on, press 3 times. The current call tone setting flashes and displays. 2. Press or to change and hear the call tone. 3. Press or to set the new call tone.
QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. It is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as at an amusement park or ski resort. Note: QT noise filtering is not available while the radio is scanning. 1. Press until displays. 2. Press or until displays to turn noise filtering on, or until – displays to turn noise filtering off.
Alerts 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. • To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed, then press to display . • To turn vibrating alerts off, press until is displayed in the same menu.
There are many accessories (sold separately) available for your radio. For more information, refer to the brochure included with your radio, contact the place of purchase. Using Audio Accessories 1. Turn the radio off, lift the accessory jack cover, then plug the audio accessory into the accessory port (see page 11 for accessory port location). 2. Turn the radio on. Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear. 3. Press while rotating to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level. Accessories Note: If iVox is activated while setting the sensitivity level, a is displayed above . If VOX is activated while setting the sensitivity level, an is displayed above .
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Copyright Information Copyright Information 30 Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official licensee for this product. Motorola, the Motorola logo trademarks and the Motorola trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. Please contact Giant International Ltd. at 800-638-5119 for questions/comments, warranty, support, or service related to this product. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S.
What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Giant International Ltd.
Warranty Products Covered 1. Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels, PhoneWrapTM covers and cases. 2. Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired connection. 3. Consumer Two-Way Radio Accessories. 4. Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced. 32 Length of Coverage 1. Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product. 2.
Length of Coverage Exclusions Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, (Giant International Ltd.) or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products.
Warranty 34 Products Covered B. Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Length of Coverage B. Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Exclusions Software Embodied in Physical Media.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information? To obtain service or information, please call: USA Two-Way Radios 1-800-638-5119 Canada Two-Way Radios 1-800-638-5119 For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. Warranty What will Giant International Ltd. Do? Giant International Ltd.
Warranty 36 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
• 22 Channels (8 GMRS, 7 GMRS/FRS, 7 FRS) GMRS channels feature increased power for longer range. 14 channels ensure backward compatibility with FRS two-way radios. • 99 Interference Eliminator Codes 38 standard codes plus 61 exclusive digital codes for superior interference protection. • QT Noise Filter Filters out unwanted transmissions in heavy radio traffic areas. • VibraCall Alert ® Privately alerts you of an incoming call.
