Motorola TALKABOUT T5025 User Manual

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User's Guide
FRS/RECREATIONAL TWO-WAY RADIOS
KEM-PK10751-06
Models T5025 and T5525

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  • Page 1 User's Guide FRS/RECREATIONAL TWO-WAY RADIOS KEM-PK10751-06 Models T5025 and T5525...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and General Information ...... 2 Special Features ..........17 Interference Eliminator Code ......17 Control Buttons..........11 Push to Talk Timeout Timer ......17 Locking the Keypad ........17 Getting Started ..........12 Scanning Channels ..........18 Installing the the AA Batteries ......12 Advanced Scan ..........18 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack ....12 Battery Meter............13 Alerts ..............19...
  • Page 3: Safety And General Information

    RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance). Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal...
  • Page 4 • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 •...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Medical Devices - Hearing Aids 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.
  • Page 8 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 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.
  • Page 9 5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
  • Page 10 • The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. 9. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone).
  • Page 11 Control Buttons - Model T5025 • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when • Turn radio on/off pressed while in a menu) • Adjust volume • Lock and unlock the LED indicator light keypad (when held down and not in menu) •...
  • Page 12: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons - Model T5525 • Select menu options • Turn radio on/off • Exit the menu (when • Adjust volume pressed while in a menu) LED indicator light T5525 • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a •...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries 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.
  • Page 14: Battery Meter

    Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing . The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Notes • The light on the 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.
  • Page 16: Setting A Channel

    Setting a Channel Your radio has 14 channels. 1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes. 2. Press to set the channel. 3. Press to save the channel setting.
  • Page 17: Talking And Listening

    Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. 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).
  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special Features Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. To set the code for a channel: 1. Press until the code starts to flash. 2. Press to select the code. 3.
  • Page 19: Scanning Channels

    Scanning Channels Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels. To start scanning, briefly press and release . The scan indicator displays When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission.
  • Page 20: Alerts

    Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1.
  • Page 21: Transmitting A Talk Confirmation 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.
  • Page 22 To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on: 1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio. 2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the QT noisefilter on the receiving radio.
  • Page 23: Accessories

    5. To receive, release Voice Activation (VOX) (T5525) Voice activation (VOX) allow you to talk handsfree when used with optional acces- sories connected to the radio. See the Motorola Talkabout accessory brochure for available VOX accessories. 1. Turn the radio off.
  • Page 24: Setting The Sensitivity Level

    5. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone. There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. 6. To receive, stop talking. To turn VOX off, press or remove the audio accessory. Setting the Sensitivity Level Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices.
  • Page 25: Patent Information

    Patent Information This product is manufactured under one or more of the following United States patents. 5896277 5894292 5864752 5699006 5742484 D408396 D399821 D387758 D389158 5894592 5893027 5789098 5734975 5861850 D395882 D383745 D389827 D389139 5929825 5926514 5953640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893 D433001...
  • Page 26 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 27 Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and other Motorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

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