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Summary of Contents for Motorola Talkabout T5900
- Page 1 @6864110W17@ Models T5900, T5920, and T5950 6864110W17-B...
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Page 3: Introduction
To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... .1 Removing Channels from the Scan List Control Buttons ....11 (Nuisance Delete Feature) . -
Page 5: Safety And General Information
(in terms of measuring standards compliance). 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: Portable Radio Operation And Eme Exposure
• 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 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 •... -
Page 7: Approved Accessories
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. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines. - Page 8 Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker.
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Page 9: Safety And General Use While Driving
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: Operational Cautions
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 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.
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Page 12: Fcc Licensing Information
FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Forms 605 and 159, which includes all forms and instructions. -
Page 13: Control Buttons
Control Buttons Use P to: Accessory Jack with Cover • Turn power on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use J to: • Monitor channel activity Use M(Push to Talk) to: • Activate enhanced scanning • Talk Use ] and [ to: •... -
Page 14: Getting Started
3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available. For the dealer nearest you, call 1-800-353-2729 in the USA, or visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 1. Follow step 1 above to remove the battery cover. -
Page 15: Battery Meter
Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full d to empty a. When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing M . The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. - Page 16 6. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet. 7. Remove the charger pocket inserts from the charger pockets. 8. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets. To charge the battery pack separately from the radio: 1.
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Page 17: Attaching The Belt Clip
Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2. Gently push until the clip clicks into place. Removing the Belt Clip 1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch. -
Page 18: Setting A Channel
Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 1 - 7 and channels 15 - 22 are 1 watt. Channels 8 - 14 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on a 1 watt channel, z displays. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, y displays. 1. -
Page 19: Weather Channels And Frequencies
Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 467.5875 MHz 462.6750 MHz GMRS 467.6125 MHz 462.7000 MHz GMRS 467.6375 MHz 462.7250 MHz GMRS Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Weather Frequency Frequency Channel Channel 162.550 MHz 162.450 MHz 162.400 MHz 162.500 MHz 162.475 MHz 162.525 MHz 163.425 MHz 162.275 MHz... -
Page 20: Talking And Listening
Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel (1-22) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-99). To talk, press and hold M . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release M (press to talk, release to listen). -
Page 21: Special Features
Special Features Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of code combinations. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1–38 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39–99 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection. -
Page 22: Locking The Keypad
Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold 3 seconds or until f displays. You can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked. -
Page 23: Scan Advance
When the radio detects activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission on that channel. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press M within 5 seconds. To stop scanning, briefly press and release J. Note: If you press M while the radio is scanning, the radio transmits on the channel you selected before you activated scan. -
Page 24: Handsfree Use Without Accessories (Ivox)
Handsfree Use Without Accessories (iVox) You can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice activation (VOX) accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. -
Page 25: Weather (Model T5950 Only)
Weather (Model T5950 Only) Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications. -
Page 26: Setting The Weather Channel
Setting the Weather Channel Your radio receives 8 weather frequencies (see page 17). 1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel flashes. 2. Press to select the channel. As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or outdoors. -
Page 27: Alerts
Alerts Channel Busy Indicator When a channel is busy, the LED flashes twice per second. Setting and Transmitting Call Tones Your radio has 10 different call tones that you can transmit to other radios in your group to alert them that you want to talk. To set a call tone: 1. -
Page 28: Qt Noise Filtering
QT Noise Filtering The QT noise filtering feature helps ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola T5700 Series and T5900 Series 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 29: Vibracall Alert (Models T5920 And T5950 Only)
For a 30-second period starting after the last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the QT noise filter. VibraCall® Alert (Models T5920 and T5950 Only) VibraCall is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. -
Page 30: Accessories
There are many accessories (sold separately) available for your radio. For more information, refer to the brochure included with your radio, contact the place of purchase, call Motorola at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-800-739-7834 (TTY), or visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. - Page 31 3. Press to select the sensitivity level: = High Sensitivity = Medium Sensitivity = Low Sensitivity for quiet environments for most environments for noisy environments When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level. Note: If iVox is activated while setting the sensitivity level, a is displayed above...
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Page 32: 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 Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of... - Page 36 This product is not intended to be used as a toy or plaything. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003.