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Motorola Talkabout T6300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MODE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contact Information ..34 Frequency and Code Charts . .35 Interference Eliminator Codes .36 Troubleshooting ... .37 Motorola Limited Warranty ..39...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    (RF) energy. The radio operates in the frequency range of 450 MHz to 470 MHz. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: •...
  • Page 6 To maintain compliance with FCC 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. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 7 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if Note: 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.
  • Page 8 Medical Devices 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: •...
  • Page 9 Safety and General Use While Driving 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. •...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 DCharging Safety Instructions Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the: battery battery charger, and 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.‘...
  • Page 12 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    T6300 radio, make the T6320 essential gear when going outdoors. The T6300, T6310, and T6320 radios are also easy to use. Just take a few minutes to read this user’s guide and you’re ready to share your adventure.

  • Page 14: Installing Batteries

    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).
  • Page 15 The battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have. It shows third full) and minutes. So, change or charge those batteries! Battery Life The following chart lists the approximate battery life for each type of radio use. Battery Type Two-Way Use* AA alkaline...
  • Page 16 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. • Turn off the At the contacts on the back of the radio, or if radio (see charging just the battery, at the battery page 9) or...

  • Page 17: Commport™ Charging Dock

    CommPort™ Charging Dock The CommPort™ charging dock provides drop-in charging convenience. The charging dock can be mounted or placed on any flat surface (such as a wall or workbench) and turns your radio into a stationary intercom while keeping it charged and ready for any adventure. Cutouts To mount the charging dock: •...
  • Page 18 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 Solid Red Rapid charging Flashing Green Top-off charging Solid Green Charging complete Flashing Red Battery faulty If flashing red persists for more than one minute, the...

  • Page 19: Basic Operation Of Your Radio

    Basic Operation of Your Radio to -- • Turn power on/off to -- • Scroll through mode selections • Return to two-way mode (when held down) to -- • Transmit call tone • Start and stop stopwatch • Select and scroll through stereo presets (T6310 only) Microphone Speaker...
  • Page 20 NiMH Battery Charging Contacts When using audio accessories with your radio, Motorola recommends that the volume level be kept at a comfortable listening level. Accessory Connector (and FM Connector on T6310) • For audio accessories,...

  • Page 21: Turning On Your Radio

    Using your radio is easier than catching a wave! Turning On Your Radio Press Your Radio’s Display Lock Set Eavesdrop Reducer Battery Meter Channel Indicator Alarm On Code Indicator Turning Off Your Radio To turn off your radio, press and hold To Display until the radio beeps and the display goes blank.
  • Page 22 Modes Your radio can transmit and receive in all modes except the weather mode. The T6300, T6310, and T6320 standard modes are: The T6310 also has an modes in addition to the standard modes. Key Sequence 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...

  • Page 23: Talking

    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.

  • Page 24: To Talk

    Radio Volume Can we talk yet? Sure, but you should adjust the volume first. Press If you want to, sound your call tone by pressing To Talk Press and hold and talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. When you’re finished, just let go.

  • Page 25: Call Tone And Call Display

    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: is weakest (usually farthest away) and is strongest (usually closest).

  • Page 26: Alerts

    --your radio vibrates and rings your call tone when receiving. ® To set VibraCall , select the ® , a vibrating alert to notify you of two-way radio reception in -- your radio mode and the -- your radio RINGS your call tone when receiving.

  • Page 27: Keeping Time

    Setting the Clock Display To display the clock, select the If you choose to display the clock, the time screen becomes your two-way radio’s standby screen. It appears whenever the radio is on and nothing else is happening. To Display...

  • Page 28: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm To set the time the alarm will sound, select the alarm time the same way you set the clock time. The alarm volume is the same as the radio volume, so make sure it’s loud enough. To set the alarm, select the “I’m all shook up.”...

  • Page 29: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch If you’re running laps, or just feel like you are, you can use the stopwatch to time yourself. Press until appears Your stopwatch has a lap timer function too. While the stopwatch is running, press obtain the lap time. Press If you turn off the radio or take it out of stopwatch mode, the stopwatch time resets.

  • Page 30: Hands-Free Use (Vox)

    Hands-Free Use (VOX) 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 can use it anytime you want your hands free for other things.

  • Page 31: Privacy

    QuieT6000™ The QuieT6000™ function helps ensure uninterrupted communication between Motorola Talkabout T6300-series radios - it helps to prevent you from hearing transmissions from anything other than these radios. If you and your companions use only the MotorolaTalkabout T6300-series radios with QuieT6000 on, you’ll minimize the chance of being interrupted by others (but they can hear you).

  • Page 32: Weather

    To turn off weather channel reception, select 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.

  • Page 33: Setting The Weather Channel

    If you’re out of range you’ll hear static--try another weather channel..We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special bulletin... Well, almost. You can program your two-way radio to cut in and switch to the weather channel whenever it receives an emergency weather advisory. Setting the Weather Alert...

  • Page 34: T6310 Features

    T6310 Features 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...

  • Page 35: Preset Fm Stations

    To use the seek feature, select the menu, then Your radio plays each station it finds as it scans. Note: Tuning Your FM This feature allows you to change the FM radio station by increments of 0.1 kHz. Unlike which scans for strong signals, To use the tune feature, select the you have a clear signal.

  • Page 36: T6320 Features

    T6320 Features The T6320 contains sophisticated electronic measuring components CAUTION: (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.
  • Page 37 If you notice an incorrect compass reading and your compass has been calibrated, you Note: 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...

  • Page 38: Thermometer

    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. Using the Thermometer Feature Press until...

  • Page 39: Barometer

    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. The barometer feature displays the actual barometric pressure at the current Note: altitude.

  • Page 40: Altimeter

    Altimeter Altitudes measured in feet, display in 20-foot increments; while altitudes measured in meters, display in 5-meter increments Setting the Units of Measurement To set the units of measurement for the altimeter, select the menu. Press until your choice of (kilometers) appears then press Setting the Altimeter Level Because the altimeter display is based upon atmospheric pressure, it is only an...

  • Page 41: Advanced Two-Way

    LockPlus The LockPlus feature locks all the buttons except turn the two-way radio on and off and transmit. Turn on the LockPlus feature by pressing . You can turn off the LockPlus feature by pressing...

  • Page 42: Channel Scanning

    Channel Scanning By using 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.

  • Page 43: Talk Confirmation Tone

    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...

  • Page 44: Monitor

    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 mode and the Your channel and code screen will look like this.

  • Page 45: Use And Care

    Use and Care Use a soft cloth moistened with soap and water to clean the exterior. If the radio gets wet... Turn it off and remove batteries. glub Do not immerse in water. Dry with soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions.

  • Page 46: Contact Information

    Contact Information Warranty Repairs Warranty Questions 1-800-353-2729 (U.S.) 1-800-739-7834 (TTY) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) On the web, please visit www.motorola.com...

  • Page 47: Frequency And Code Charts

    Frequency and Code Charts 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 Channel Frequency Chart Channel 462.5625 467.5625 462.5875 467.5875 462.6125 467.6125 462.6375...

  • Page 48: Interference Eliminator Codes

    Code Hz Freq 7/7x Code 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 Interference Eliminator Codes Motorola Talkabout Code Hz Freq 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 Motorola...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting No Power Message not transmitted Message not received Hearing other noises or conversation on a channel Message scrambled Reposition or replace alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Make sure is completely pressed as you transmit. Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Confirm radios have the same channel and interference eliminator code settings.
  • Page 50 Limited talk range Heavy static or interference Channel and/or code locked Low batteries Charger LED double flashing Cannot activate VOX Poor FM reception Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, use in buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission.

  • Page 51: Motorola Limited Warranty

    This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only, and is not transferable. Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products that do not conform with this warranty. Repair may include the replacement of parts with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts.
  • Page 52 Products that are repaired or replaced under this warranty will be shipped you at Motorola’s expense for the freight and insurance. If additional information is needed, please contact Motorola at the address at the bottom of this document.
  • Page 53 PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. VI. Patent and Software Provisions Motorola will defend at its own expense, any suit brought against you to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Products infringe a United States patent. Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against you in any such suit which is attributable to any such claim.
  • Page 54 Motorola. Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by Motorola. Motorola will have no liability for the use of ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Products.
  • Page 55 Motorola, Inc. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal nonexclusive, royalty free license to use arising by operation of law in the sale of this product.
  • Page 56 Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. â Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © 2000 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Consumer Products Division 1125 Satellite Road, Suite 101 Suwanee, GA 30024-2880 www.motorola.com...
  • Page 57 Motorola Talkabout ™T6300-Series Radio Icons your radio displays: Battery meter Eavesdrop Reducer on Lock set VOX on Channel scan on VibraCall® on One of 14 channels Buttons on your radio • Turn power on/off • Scroll through mode selections • Return to two-way mode...
  • Page 58 Standard Features All T6300-Series Radios Modes Menus Optional Features T6310 only T6320 only Modes Menus...

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