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Motorola Talkabout T5100 Manual

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Your New Radio
Motorola Talkabout T5100 and T5200
radios operate on Family Radio Service
(FRS) designated frequencies.This
license-free, short range, two-way radio
service was established specifically for
family and group recreational use.
Use of this radio outside the country
where it was intended to be distributed is
subject to government regulations and
may be prohibited.
2
Power/Volume Knob
LED Indicator Light
Battery Meter
Accessory Jack
Call Tone Button
Monitor (mon)
Push-To-Talk Button
(PTT)
Microphone
Battery Cover Latch
(radio back)
Front Cover Latch
(radio bottom)
Interference
Eliminator
Code*
"Roger"
Beep Icon
Scroll
Buttons
Menu/Lock
Button
*T5200 Only

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  • Page 1: Your New Radio Radio Diagram

    Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout T5100 and T5200 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies.This license-free, short range, two-way radio service was established specifically for family and group recreational use. Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

  • Page 2: Batteries

    T5100 and T5200 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline batteries providing approximately 30 hours of use. That is almost 3 hours of talk and over 27 hours of standby time. To Install: 1. With back of radio facing you, flip Battery Cover Latch up to release.

  • Page 3: Belt Clip

    Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios come with a swivel belt clip. To Attach: 1. Align belt clip post with hole in the radio back. 2. Gently push until it clicks into place. Fig. 3. To Remove: 1. Push release tab on top of belt clip down to release catch.

  • Page 4: To Communicate

    Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have 14 channels. To communicate with others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel. Other FRS radios, such as the T5200, may have Interference Eliminator Codes, which must be turned off or set to zero for proper communication with T5100 radios.

  • Page 5: Time-Out Timer

    Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. Menu/Lock Button: You can be sure your menu settings won’t be changed accidentally. Just turn on the menu lock by pressing the Menu button for three seconds.

  • Page 6: Call Tone

    Call Tone: The Call Tone gets others’ attention before you start talking. Press Call button and users on your channel will hear your Call Tone. T5100 has a single Call Tone, while the T5200 has 5 Call Tones. Set The Call Tone: (T5200 only) 1.

  • Page 7: Battery Meter

    Replace batteries immediately to avoid interrupted use. Accessories There are many accessories (sold separately) available for T5100 and T5200 radios. For more information refer to the brochure we’ve included with your radio, contact place of purchase or call Motorola at:...

  • Page 8: Talk Range

    Motorola T5100 and T5200 radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. It is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Care of Your Radio To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use cleaners or solvents on the radio;...

  • Page 9: Safety And General Information

    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 (EME): •...

  • Page 10: Approved Accessories

    Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. Use of non-Motorola approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 11 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if 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.

  • Page 12: Operational Warnings

    For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

  • Page 13: Operational Cautions

    Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/ or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Check to make sure volume is turned up. Shared Channel may be in use, try changing channels. Hearing Other Conversation or Radios with Interference Eliminator Codes (like T5200), must have codes off or set to zero Noise on a to communicate with T5100 radios. Channel...
  • Page 15 Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. Shared Channel may be in use, try another. Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY)

  • Page 16: One Year 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.
  • Page 17 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.The defense and payments by Motorola are conditioned on the following:...
  • Page 18 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 19: Computer Software Copyrights

    FCC License Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services.

  • Page 20: Channel Frequency Chart

    Channel Frequency Chart Channel 1...462.5625 2...462.5875 3...462.6125 4...462.6375 5...462.6625 6...462.6875 7...462.7125 Channel 8...467.5625 9...467.5875 10...467.6125 11...467.6375 12...467.6625 13...467.6875 14...467.7125...

  • Page 21: Interference Eliminator Code Chart

    250.3 7/7x Code Note: Carrier Squelch ( ) disables Interference Eliminator Codes on the T5200. This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. For Talkabout compatibility information with other Motorola two-way radios, please call 1-800-353-2729.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    12.5 kHz Bandwidth *Two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time. Visit our website at: http://www.motorola.com , Motorola and Talkabout are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. T5100 Specs T5200 Specs UHF-462.550 to 467.725 MHz...
  • Page 23 Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. 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 24: Table Of Contents

    Your New Radio Radio Diagram... 2 Batteries To Install ... 3 Radio Etiquette ... 3 Belt Clip To Attach... 4 To Remove ... 4 Front Cover To Remove ... 4 To Attach... 4 To Communicate Turn The Radio On...5 Monitor Button ...5 Channel Busy Indicator ...5 Adjust The Volume ...5 Time-out Timer ...6...
  • Page 25 MOTOROLA, the stylized M Logo, TALKABOUT, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, inc. ® Reg. U.S. pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2001 Motorola, Inc.

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