Removing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
Talking and Listening
1. Turn the radio off.
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
1. To talk, press and hold
.
3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out
individually.
2. When you are finished talking, release
.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your
mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the
Notes
microphone while talking.
•
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use
sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Talk Range
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Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve
of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent
transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
damage to your radio.
Power Boost
Using the Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
To boost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of the
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH
button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can
batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or
conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the lower part of the
workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before
button to use less power.
using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully
N N o o t t e e : : If you are on an FRS only channel (see Channels and Frequencies
charged within 14 hours.
table) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the
1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
is pressed.
2. Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
Monitor Button
3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
Pressing and holding
for three seconds allows you to listen to the
4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.
volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to
adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press
to check for
5. When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the charger
activity on the current channel before you talk.
base will glow continuously.
Using the mini-USB Charging Connector
Push to Talk
Timeout Timer
The mini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits
conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative to
a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press
for 60
charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk stand
continuous seconds.
using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used while
traveling.
Menu Options
Available mini-USB charging options (Optional Accessories):
Selecting the Channel
1. Wall travel charger
Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to
2. Vehicle charger
transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are
3. Mini-USB computer cable
GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table on overleaf for details.)
If using a computer, the computer must be turned on.
1. With the radio on, press
. When the radio is on a 0.5
This and other accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio.
watt channel,
displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts
For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
channel,
displays. The current channel flashes.
shop.giantintl.com.
2. Press
or
and select an unused or quiet channel.
1. Plug your mini-USB cable or charger into a power source as is
appropriate for your accessory.
3. Press
to save the channel setting or
to continue set up.
2. Plug the cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your radio.
Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking
transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference
4. The LED indicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the
Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that
battery is charging.
appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital
Notes
codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position, no
•
The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged.
analog or digital codes are enabled.
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When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the
To set the code for a channel:
NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates (usually
1. Press
until the code starts to flash.
about 20 minutes).
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For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within 16
2. Press
or
to select the code.
hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
3. Press
to save the code setting or
to continue set up.
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If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will be
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An
extended.
extended press of
or
allows you to scroll through the Interference
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Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able to
Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
transmit a message if the battery is completely empty
. Allow
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that
time for the battery to charge to 1 bar
before attempting to
uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do
transmit a message.
not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for “no tone, no code”
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
and OFF will flash on your radio’s display.
1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
so you can alert them that you want to talk. Your radio has 20 call tones
from which to choose.
To Remove
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release
To set a call tone:
the catch.
1. Press
three times until the current call tone setting flashes and
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
appears.
Turning your Radio On and Off
2. Press
or
to change and hear the call tone.
Turn
clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the
3. Press
to set the new call tone or
to continue set up.
radio off.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature
Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press
.
icons available on the radio.
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all
features that are enabled.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories (
)
Setting the Volume
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for
any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your
Press and hold
for three seconds while rotating
until you reach a
comfortable listening level.
voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.
1. Rotate
clockwise to increase the volume.
1. Press
until
appears on the display. The current setting
On/Off will flash.
2. Rotate
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
2. Press
or
to select On or Off.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
3. Press
to set or
to continue set up.
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
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