Motorola PR860 User Manual

Motorola PR860 User Manual

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PR860
Portable Radio
User Guide
6881098C02-O

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  • Page 1 PR860 Portable Radio User Guide 6881098C02-O...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parts of the Radio ....4 PR860 Model ..... 4 On/Off/Volume Knob .
  • Page 4: Computer Software Copyrights

    Miscellaneous ..... . 23 English COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and...
  • Page 5: Safety

    RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 68P81095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/ index.shtml.
  • Page 6: Radio Overview

    Radio Overview RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO PR860 Model Channel Selector Knob On/Off/Volume Knob Side Button 1 (A) (programmable) Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Side Button 2 (B) (programmable) Side Button 3 (C) (programmable) English Top Button (TB) (programmable) LED Indicator...
  • Page 7: On/Off/Volume Knob

    On/Off/Volume Knob Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the radio’s volume. Channel Selector Knob Switches the radio to different channels. LED Indicator Indicates status of battery, power-up, scanning, and receipt of a selective call. Programmable Buttons Several of your radio’s buttons can be programmed by your dealer as shortcut buttons for many of the radio’s features.
  • Page 8 Radio Overview Function Emergency (Top button only) Monitor Volume Set Battery Gauge Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete Power level Repeater/ Talkaround Squelch Option Board (if one is installed) Radio Call † This function is activated by EITHER a short press OR a long press, but not both. English Short Press Long Press...
  • Page 9: Push-To-Talk (Ptt) Button

    Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Press and hold down this button to talk; release it to listen. Microphone When sending a message, hold the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth, and speak clearly into the microphone.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started GETTING STARTED BATTERY INFORMATION Charging the Battery If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, you will need to charge it before you can use it. Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the factory. Always charge a new bat- tery 14 to 16 hours before initial use, regardless of the status indicated by the charger.
  • Page 11: Battery Charge Status

    LED indicator. Battery Level LED Indicator High Green Sufficient Yellow Blinking red Very Low None Battery chargers only charge the Motorola- authorized batteries listed at Chargers on page 19; other batteries may not charge. English...
  • Page 12: Attaching The Battery

    Getting Started Attaching the Battery Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. Press the top part of the battery toward the radio until you hear a click. English Removing the Battery Turn off the radio (see page 13).
  • Page 13: Accessory Information

    ACCESSORY INFORMATION Attaching the Antenna Turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. Getting Started Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove English...
  • Page 14: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Getting Started Attaching the Belt Clip Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click. English Removing the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.
  • Page 15: Attaching The Side Connector Cover

    Attaching the Side Connector Cover Antenna Loop Slot Thumbscrew Place the loop (attached to the side connector cover) over the antenna; then slide it downward until it touches the top of the radio. Insert the tab on the top of the cover into the slot above the connector.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    Getting Started ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Hold down the Volume Set or Monitor (see page 6); you will hear a continuous tone. Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob to the desired volume level. Release the Volume Set or Monitor button. SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL Your radio offers either 4 or 16 channels.
  • Page 17: Radio Calls

    RADIO CALLS RECEIVING A SELECTIVE CALL (16-channel models only) When you receive a selective call: • You will hear two alert tones. • The LED Indicator will light yellow. To answer the call, press the PTT button. ™ RECEIVING A CALL ALERT (16-channel models only) When your radio receives a Call Alert page, it sounds four alert tones continuously until you...
  • Page 18: Setting Tight Or Normal Squelch

    Radio Calls SETTING TIGHT OR NORMAL SQUELCH Use this feature to filter out nuisance (unwanted) calls and/or background noise. However, tightening squelch could cause calls from remote locations to be filtered out as well. In this case, normal squelch may be more desirable.
  • Page 19: Scan

    SCAN You can monitor multiple channels and receive any calls that are transmitted on them. Depending on your radio model, either four or sixteen different channels can be programmed into each scan list by the dealer. Your radio will automatically switch to a scan list channel when it detects activity on it.
  • Page 20: Deleting A Nuisance Channel

    Scan DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (a “nuisance” channel), use the Scan button to temporarily delete the channel from the scan list: 1 While the radio is on the nuisance channel, hold Scan down the Scan...
  • Page 21: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Motorola offers a number of accessories to enhance the productivity of your two-way radio. Many of the available accessories are listed below. For a complete list, see your Motorola dealer. CARRY ACCESSORIES HLN9714 2 1/2” Spring Action Belt Clip HLN9844 2”...
  • Page 22: Headsets

    Accessories WPLN4107_R Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) Singe-Unit with Adapter Plate WPPN4065_R Motorola Conditioning Charger (MCC) Four Station WPPN4082_R Adapter Plate Only (use with MCC) RLN4814 Vehicular Mounting Bracket For Single Unit MCC WPPN4079_R BMS Battery Adapter (for use with NiCd & NiMH batteries) WPPN4080_R BMS Battery Adapter (for use with NiCd, NiMH &...
  • Page 23: Surveillance

    ADAPTERS AND CABLES AAHLN9716 Adapter for Audio Accessories RKN4097 In-Line PTT Adapter Cable RKN4091 Adapter Cable (for use with RMN5015) SURVEILLANCE AARMN4021 Receive Only Earpiece, 1-wire, Beige AARMN4028 Receive Only Earpiece, 1-wire, Black AARMN4022 Earpiece with Microphone and Push-to- Talk Combined, 2-Wire, Beige AARMN4029 Earpiece with Microphone and Push-to- Talk Combined, 2-Wire, Black...
  • Page 24: Remote Speaker Microphones

    Accessories MICROPHONES AAHMN9052 Remote Speaker Microphone AAHMN9053 Noise-Cancelling Remote Speaker Microphone AAHMN9054 UHF Public Safety Speaker Microphone AAHMN9057 VHF Public Safety Speaker Microphone RMN5055 Heavy Duty Remote Speaker Microphone BATTERIES HNN4001 impres HNN4002 impres Intrinsically Safe HNN4003 impres HNN9008_R Premium NiMH, 1500 mAH, 7.5 V (not compatible with low band models) HNN9009_R Premium NiMH, 1900 mAH, 7.5 V...
  • Page 25: Miscellaneous

    Emergency Siren. • Press Emergency button again to stop Emergency Siren. ™ PR860 Record the functions for your radio’s programmable buttons in the table provided below. For further information, see page 6 in this User Guide. Channel Selector Knob On/Off/Volume Knob...
  • Page 28 Motorola, Inc. 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 MOTOROLA, and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2004.

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