Table of Contents Your New Radio Radio Diagram 2-3 Batteries Rechargeable NiMH Battery 4 Using Rechargeable NiMH Battery 4 NiMH Chargers Tri-Color LED Charger Charging the NiMH Battery Charging Status Chart Single Color LED Charger Charging the NiMH Battery AA Alkaline Batteries Installing Alkaline Battery Tray Replacing Alkaline Batteries Battery Meter Low Battery Alert Belt Holster Using Radio With Holster Before You Can Talk Power Button Setting the Channel Setting the Code Custom Codes-T289 Only
Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies. This license-free, short range, two-way radio service was established specifically for family and individual recreational use. You can use your radios anywhere within the United States and other areas listed by the FCC. Contact the FCC for more information at: 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) Or: http://www.fcc.gov LED Indicator Light Indicates radio is on; will be steady red when transmitting.
Batteries Your Talkabout radio operates with either a Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery or 3 AA alkaline batteries (battery tray required). The NiMH rechargeable battery will provide approximately 11 hours of operation with normal use. Normal use for the rechargeable battery is approximately 0.5 hour transmitting, 0.5 hour receiving and 10 hours of standby or monitoring time. Rechargeable NiMH Battery Figure 5. Using Rechargeable NiMH Battery: 1.
NiMH Chargers Your radio will use one of the following types of chargers. Follow the instructions below for the charger that shipped with your radio. To get maximum use from the battery, charge it for at least five hours before you use it for the first time. After initial charging, your battery will fully charge in about three hours. Single Color LED Charger Tri-Color LED Charger Charging the NiMH Battery: Charging the NiMH Battery: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Plug charger into an AC wall outlet.
AA Alkaline Batteries To operate Talkabout radios with alkaline batteries you’ll need to install the alkaline battery tray. Alkaline batteries will last about 30 hours with normal use. Normal use for alkaline batteries is approximately 1.5 hours transmitting, 1.5 hours receiving and 27 hours of standby or monitoring time. Installing Alkaline Battery Tray: 1. Grasp radio firmly at top and slide radio back down to remove. Make sure you are not holding battery door (sides) onto the radio body. 2.
Battery Meter Belt Holster The Battery Meter, located on the front display, is divided into three bars. As power is used, the bars will disappear. Figure 7. Talkabout radios come with a belt holster which can be used with both the NiMH and AA battery doors. Note: To ensure proper functioning of the Figure 7. battery meter use only the Motorola NiMH rechargeable battery or three AA alkaline batteries. The meter will not work accurately with Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) or rechargeable alkaline AA batteries.
Interference Eliminator Codes Before You Can Talk Read this manual carefully. Make sure you know how to properly operate the radio before use. Talkabout radios have 14 channels and 38 Interference Eliminator Codes. To talk to others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and code. Power Button Turning the Radio On: Setting the Code 1. Press orange Power button, radio beeps and LED Indicator Light flashes every 3 seconds to indicate radio is on. Figure 11. 2.
Push-To-Talk Button To Communicate Sending Messages: Monitor Button The Monitor button is used to check activity on current channel before transmitting.Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button, you’ll hear static if the channel is clear. Don’t transmit if you hear conversation. Channel Busy Indicator - T289 Only The T289 radio has a Channel Busy Indicator to indicate that your current channel is in use.
Features Keypad Lock Lock allows you to disable the Scroll, Menu, and Scan buttons so that the radio settings cannot be changed accidentally. Auto Power Off Your Talkabout can be programmed to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity. This feature is used to prevent unwanted battery drain. Activating Lock Feature: Enabling Auto Power Off: Press and hold the Light/Lock button until LOCK appears on the display. 1. Press Menu button six times to enter Power Off feature. 2.
Features Scan List Channel Scan Scan allows you to monitor channels and codes of other transmitting radios. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel and code. It allows you to listen and talk to the person(s) transmitting without having to switch channels. To scan for radios without Interference Eliminator Codes, change your code to zero (off) before pressing the Scan button. Activating Scan Feature: 1. With the radio on, press the Scan button.
Hands Free Use Resetting To Push-To-Talk Mode: Talkabout radios have built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with VOX accessories (sold separately). The T289 also has iVOX (Internal Voice Operated Transmission), which allows you to use the radio hands free without an accessory in place. Read the instructions below to activate the iVOX feature. Using VOX Feature 1. Press Push-To-Talk button once.
! " # Accessories Talk Range With the audio and carrying accessories (sold separately) available for Talkabout radios, you’ll be able to receive incoming messages in privacy with an Earbud or Flexible Ear Receiver. With a Speaker Microphone or an Earbud with Push-To-Talk Microphone, you’ll enjoy the convenience of being able to talk and listen without reaching for your radio. Use your radio hands free with a headset with swivel boom mic or an ultra lightweight headset.
Troubleshooting No Power Reposition or replace alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Message Not Transmitted Confirm radios have the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings. Channel/Code Locked Make sure radio is unlocked. See page 17 for more information. Low Batteries Recharge NiMH battery or replace alkaline batteries. Extreme operating temperatures will affect the life of the battery. Charger LED Double Flashing Charger pin is not properly in place.
Safety Information &; ) # 1 8 <) & ! CAUTION Damaged Antennas The design of your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME), is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996) • American National Standards Institute (C95-1 - 1992) • National Council on Radiation Protection a
Charging Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on, (1) the battery, (2) battery charger, and (3) the radio using the battery. 6 , ( To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
- 9 # ! " # The channel/frequency and Interference Eliminator Code charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information.These charts are useful when usingTalkabout two-way radios with other two-way radios. Channel Frequency Chart Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MHz 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 Channel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Interference Eliminator Code Chart MHz 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Motorola, Inc. warrants the enclosed product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year provided it is returned in accordance with this warranty. If defective, the product will be repaired or replaced at Motorola’s option, at no charge, with dated proof of purchase. This warranty does not cover defects or damage resulting from: misuse, improper operation, unauthorized modification, liquid, batteries, or normal wear and tear.
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: % (' "" To make it easier for you to learn how to use your two-way radio, we’ve included this quick reference guide to the button functions of your Talkabout radio(s).
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