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Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to
Menu Options
the last chosen sensitivity level.
Selecting the Channel
Noise Filtering
Q
T
Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency the radio
The
Q
noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted
T
uses to transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other
communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature.
channels are GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" under
This feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other
"Licensing Information" for details.)
radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic,
1. With the radio on, press
. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt
such as amusement parks or ski resorts.
channel,
displays. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel,
Note:
Q
noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
T
To turn
Q
displays. The current channel flashes.
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1. Press
2. Press
or
and select an unused or quiet channel.
2. Press
3. Press
to save the channel setting or
to continue set up.
3. Press
Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by
To transmit to a radio that has
blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121
1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as
Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog
the other radio.
codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are
2. Press
additional digital codes added for superior interference protection.
through the
0 is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled.
3. Press
To set the code for a channel:
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be
1. Press
until the code starts to flash.
heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after
2. Press
or
to select the code.
the last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected
channel and code will pass through the
3. Press
to save the code setting or
to continue set up.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the
An extended press of
or
allows you to scroll through
key tone each time a button is pushed.
the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code
you want.
1. Press
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio
2. Press either
that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios
3. Press
that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for "no
tone, no code" and OFF will flash on your radio's display.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
•
Transmit timeout alert tone
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
•
Call tone
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your
•
Low battery alert tone or
group so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call
•
The transmitted talk confirmation tone
tones from which to choose.
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
To set a call tone:
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish
1. With the radio on, press
three times until the current
transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know
call tone setting (0 - 10) flashes and
appears.
you are finished talking.
2. Press
or
to change and hear the call tone.
1. With the radio on, press
setting On/Off flashes.
3. Press
to set the new call tone or
to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel
2. Press
and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press
.
3. Press
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (
)
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need
Keypad Lock
for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.
1. Press
1. Press
until
appears on the display. The current
2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust
setting On/Off will flash.
the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor
2. Press
or
to select On or Off.
channels. All other functions are locked.
3. Press
to set or
to continue set up.
To unlock the radio, press and hold
displayed.
Hands-Free Use With Accessories (
)
Scanning Channels
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from
headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your
unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has
voice and transmits when you speak.
accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused channels
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio.
for your own use.
For more information, visit our Web site at
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning (basic and
www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout or shop.giantintl.com.
advanced) to make your search more effective. The basic scan
1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the
mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22
accessory port.
channels as you have set them (or with the default code value of 1).
2. Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.
The "Advanced Scan" mode will scan all channels for any and all
codes, detect any code in use, and use that code value temporarily
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating
. Lower the
for that channel.
volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.
Priority is given to the "home channel," that is, the channel (and
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Interference Eliminator Code) your radio is set to when you start the
Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking
scan. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned
and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the
more often than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond
transmission is completed.
quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in
or
Mode
To start Scanning:
Adjusting the radio's sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility
1. Briefly press the
of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio
display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel
pick up soft voices.
and code combinations.
1. Press
until VOX/iVOX and the level setting (1-3) appear on
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel
the display.
and code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the
2. Press
or
to select the sensitivity level.
transmission.
3. Press
to set or
to continue set up.
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
five seconds after the end of the transmission.
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
seconds after the end of any received activity.
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the
To start Advanced Scanning:
1. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to "zero" or OFF.
2. Briefly press the
and the radio will begin to scroll through the channels. No
Interference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.
3. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or NO
code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any
Interference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party
will be detected and displayed.
4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
noise filtering on or off:
five seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will
until
displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
transmit using the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.
or
to turn noise filtering On or Off.
5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five
seconds after the end of any received activity.
to confirm your selection or
to continue set up.
6. To stop scanning, briefly press the
Q
noise filtering turned on:
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Scanning Notes:
1. If you press
while the radio is scrolling through inactive
channels, the transmission will be on the "home channel".
to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass
Scanning will resume five seconds after the end of your
Q
noise filter on the receiving radio.
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transmission. You may press the
and speak normally.
at any time.
2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may
immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing
3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission,
noise filter.
Q
T
you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by
pressing and holding
remove more than one channel in this way.
4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio
off and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning mode by
until
appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
pressing
.
or
to turn On or Off.
5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
to confirm or
to continue set up.
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for
one transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set
that detected code on that channel to permanently use the
detected code.
Weather Receiver
NOAA/EC broadcast is only available in USA and Canada
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio
and Environment Canada Weatheradio.
until the
appears. The current
You can listen to a weather channel (see "Weather Channels and
Frequencies" table below) or set your radio to alert you to
or
to turn On or Off.
emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts.
When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio
to set or
to quit menu mode.
in scan mode or for two-way communications.
Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located
Special Features
throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These
transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information
24 hours a day.
Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific
and hold until
displays.
areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local
weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.weather.gov/nwr
in the US or www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio in Canada to view
the appropriate transmitter for your area.
until
is no longer
The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or
implied endorsement by NOAA's National Weather Service, nor
does the use of the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or
implied endorsement by Environment Canada.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press
seconds.
2. To turn off, press
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
1. After turning weather reception on, press
channel flashes.
2. Press
or
to select the appropriate channel with good
reception in your area.
3. Press
to save the weather channel setting.
Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio
emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert
and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather
key. The scan
will appear in the
and emergency information.
1. After turning weather reception on, press
displays.
2. Press
or
to select On/Off. If you activate Weather Alert
and return to two-way mode,
within
3. Press
to save the weather alert setting.
4. Press
to return to two-way mode.
As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends
on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or
key.
outdoors. Because weather channels are transmitted without codes,
they may contain static or noise. Weather Alert will not function while
actively transmitting or receiving in two-way mode.
Weather Channels and Frequencies
key. The scan
will appear in the display,
Weather
Frequency
Channel
WX1
162.550 MHz
WX2
162.400 MHz
WX3
162.475 MHz
within
WX4
162.425 MHz
WX5
162.450 MHz
WX6
162.500 MHz
key.
key to stop scanning
or
.
or
for three seconds. You may
and hold for three
or turn the radio off and then back on.
. The current
twice. On/Off
will display.
Warranty
Weather
Frequency
Consumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in
Channel
Uruguay, Panama, USA or Canada.
WX7
162.525 MHz
What Does this Warranty Cover?
WX8
161.650 MHz
Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International
Ltd. warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios that
WX9
161.775 MHz
operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service
WX10
161.750 MHz
that it manufactures ("Products"), the Motorola branded or certified
accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures
WX11
162.000 MHz
("Accessories") to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s)
outlined below. This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive
remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products
and Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd., and
purchased by consumers in Uruguay, the United States or Canada,
which are accompanied by this written warranty:
Who is covered?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is
not transferable.
What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?
GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,
replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or
Accessories that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
functionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or
new Products, Accessories or parts.
Products Covered
Length of Coverage
Products and Accessories as
One (1) year from the date of
defined above, unless otherwise
purchase by the first consumer
provided for below.
purchaser of the product unless
otherwise provided for below.
1. Consumer Two-Way Radio
1. Ninety (90) days from the
Accessories.
date of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.
2. Products and Accessories
2. The balance of the original
that are Repaired or
warranty or for ninety (90)
Replaced.
days from the date returned
to the consumer, whichever
is longer.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Information?
Please return product to the retailer, otherwise to obtain service or
information, please call:
Uruguay Two-Way Radios
Panama Two-Way Radios
00-04-01-78-70-11
507-340-0293
USA/CanadaT wo-Way Radios
1-800-638-5119
giantintl@callcenter.coms
Patent and Copyright Information
Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official
licensee for this product. MOTOROLA, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and
the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
©2012 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 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 OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE
LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE
OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, 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 OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE
DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on
the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state or from one jurisdiction to another.
Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded
from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below
80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by
this limited warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the
product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,
extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme
heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial
purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage
or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola
Solutions, Inc. or Giant International Ltd., are excluded from coverage.
Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defects
or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or
certified Products, Accessories, or other peripheral equipment are
excluded from coverage.
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 Solutions, Inc., Giant International Ltd. or its
authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers
or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b)
broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched
board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola
branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of
Products or Accessories due to any communication service or
signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or
Accessories is excluded from coverage.
For Accessories, please call the telephone number designated
above for the product with which they are used.
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or
Accessories at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a
copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of
purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of
your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of the
installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your
address and telephone number.
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