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Motorola Talkabout T7100 User Manual

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6881038B85.book Page 0 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM
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Models T7100 and T7200
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  • Page 1 6881038B85.book Page 0 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM @6864110R94@ Models T7100 and T7200 6864110R94-O 010730-O...
  • Page 2 6881038B85.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM...
  • Page 3 6881038B85.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Motorola T7000-Series radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 70 years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. This revised industrial design reflects the heritage and ruggedness of the Talkabout Series line.
  • Page 4 6881038B85.book Page 3 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Literature (Not shown) Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.  Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Talk Confirmation Tone ..15 Motorola Limited Warranty ..42 Button Beeps ....15 Changing Radio’s Menu Settings .
  • Page 6 6881038B85.book Page 5 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM...
  • Page 7 461 MHz to 497 MHz. The output power level typically may vary over a range from 0.5 watts to 1.0 watt. 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 8: Portable Radio Operation And Eme Exposure

    6881038B85.book Page ii Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM • 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 9 When using any data feature of a device, with or without an accessory cable, position the device and its antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body. Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories refer to the Two-Way Radio section of www.motorola.com/store. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility...
  • Page 10 6881038B85.book Page iv Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft.
  • Page 11 6881038B85.book Page v Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Hearing Aids Some wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
  • Page 12 6881038B85.book Page vi Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.”...
  • Page 13 6881038B85.book Page vii Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM 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. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
  • Page 14 6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

  • Page 15: Fcc Licensing Information

    6881038B85.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM 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 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
  • Page 16 6881038B85.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM 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...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    6881038B85.book Page 3 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Display Normal Menu Mode knob Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use. Turn the Knob counterclockwise to turn the radio off. The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your radio has available for a period of approximately three seconds.

  • Page 18: Diagram Of Your Radio's Display

    6881038B85.book Page 4 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Diagram of Your Radio’s Display Keypad Lock Scan Eavesdrop Reducer/Scramble Battery Signal Strength Weather T7200 only Interference Eliminator Code 1/2 Watt/Low Power Channel Indicator VOX/Hands-free use with or without accessories NORMAL USE ALL MODELS Keypad Lock Scan Eavesdrop Reducer/Scramble...

  • Page 19: Installing Batteries

    Rechargeable Upgrade Kit (Accessory 53897), please call the following numbers to locate the dealer nearest you: (U.S.A.) 1-800-353-2729 (Canada) 1-800-461-4575 You may also obtain accessory items via Motorola’s Talkabout website: www.motorola.com/talkabout The NiMH Battery Installation Your radio uses one rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (NTN8971). These cells provide 13 hours* of radio use.
  • Page 20 6881038B85.book Page 6 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM • Slide and lift the back cover off. • Place the battery (NTN8971) so that the charge contacts are facing out toward the battery door. The battery fits tightly into place. •...
  • Page 21 6881038B85.book Page 7 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Battery Meter The battery meter located in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates how much battery power you have. Battery Meter flashes Full Two-thirds Full One-third Full when almost empty. The radio will power off when the voltage drops below a pre-determined level in order to protect the rechargeable battery.

  • Page 22: Charging

    6881038B85.book Page 8 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Charging The NiMH battery with Plug-in Charger(53898) • Make sure NiMH battery is left inside the radio. • Make sure the radio is Off. • Plug the charger into an electric outlet. Light •...
  • Page 23 Note: The battery can be charged while inside the radio or separately. The battery’s silver contacts must face down and the Motorola Logo must face the front of Charger. Drop-in Charging The light on the Plug-in Charger (53898) will...

  • Page 24: Before Using Your Radio

    6881038B85.book Page 10 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Before Using Your Radio To talk with someone on your two-way radios, the following features need to be set exactly alike: 1. Channel (The current Channel.) 2. Frequency (The radio frequency wave your radio uses to transmit.) 3.
  • Page 25 6881038B85.book Page 11 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Diagram of your New T7000-Series Radio and its Functions Indicator Light: Use P (Power) to: Turn power On/Off Use M to: Adjust volume to talk Talk on your radio Exit a menu Accessory cover/flap Use ^ to: Transmit call tone...

  • Page 26: Diagram Of Radio And Its Functions 11 Operating Your Radio

    6881038B85.book Page 12 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Operating Your T7000 Series Radio Note: The microphone is located on the front of your radio, please refer to the diagram on page 11. • Press and hold M.. • Talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. •...

  • Page 27: Changing Your Radio's Settings Through Button Combinations

    6881038B85.book Page 13 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Changing Your Radio’s Settings through Button Combinations The following table lists the functions you can set by pressing and holding specific key combinations while turning your radio to the On position: P. Key(s) Function Pressed.

  • Page 28: Accessing The Backlight

    6881038B85.book Page 14 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Accessing the Backlight Your radio has a backlight that turns on automatically any time you press a button. The backlight turns off automatically five seconds after you last pressed a button. Checking Monitor/Signal Strength Indicator The J button allows you to listen to all activity on a channel to tell whether the channel is currently in use.

  • Page 29: Talk Confirmation Tone

    6881038B85.book Page 15 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Talk Confirmation Tone When you turn on this feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It’s like saying “Roger” or “Over” and lets others know you’re finished talking.

  • Page 30: Changing Radio's Menu Settings

    6881038B85.book Page 16 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM \ Changing your Radio’s Menu Settings Setting the Channel • Turn radio On. • Press until you find a clear channel. Set the channel by pressing once. Note: The red indicator light below the antenna on the left front of the radio flashes every second when the channel is in use.

  • Page 31: Call Tone And Call Display

    6881038B85.book Page 17 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM • Press and then press to select a code. • To exit the menu, Press M and to save the channel and code combination. • To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps. Note: To set your Repeater Interference Eliminator Code (T7200 only), please refer Setting Repeater Interference Eliminator Codes found on page 28.

  • Page 32: Sensitivity Level

    6881038B85.book Page 18 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Setting Sensitivity Level Adjusting your radio’s Sensitivity Level helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission, or enhances the ability to pick up quiet voices. The sensitivity level is adjusted in three different situations: •...
  • Page 33 High Sensitivity , for quiet environments Medium Sensitivity , for most environments and Low Sensitivity for noisy environments. To order accessories, please refer to: www.motorola.com/talkabout. • VOX operation can be disabled by pressing • A short press of will enable VOX.

  • Page 34: Preferences For Scanning List

    6881038B85.book Page 20 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Understanding Hands-Free Use/VOX without Accessory The T7000-Series radios are capable of hands-free use without accessories. • Enable VOX by pressing while turning the radio On. • Press as needed to display g and I. •...
  • Page 35 6881038B85.book Page 21 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM • To start scanning, briefly press J . Your channel/code screen displays and begins to scroll through channels. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on that channel and displays its channel and code.

  • Page 36: Battery *Type

    6881038B85.book Page 22 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Setting the Battery *Type Note: Battery type needs to be set when non Motorola batteries are used and this menu will not display if you use the Motorola NiMH battery. When a Motorola NiMH battery pack is used, your radio automatically detects and adjusts the battery meter.
  • Page 37 6881038B85.book Page 23 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Table of Menu Functions Radio Key(s) Menu Function Model Pressed. Change the Interference Eliminator Code. Please refer 7100 to page 10. Change the Call Tone (10 to choose from). Choose 0 if you want to turn Call Tone Off.
  • Page 38 6881038B85.book Page 24 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Table of Menu Functions Radio Key(s) Menu Function Model Pressed. 7200 Choose the Frequency/repeater. Please refer to Setting Repeater Channels found on page 28. Choose Eavesdrop Reducer Code (0-3). Please refer to Setting Eavesdrop Reducer found on page 26.

  • Page 39: Advanced Features (T7100/T7200)

    By being set to 12.5 kHz bandwidth, your radio can communicate clearly with the Motorola T6400 GMRS radio and any FRS radio in your group. You must match your radio’s bandwidth to that of the other radios in your group. To...

  • Page 40: Advanced Features (T7200 Only)

    6881038B85.book Page 26 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM To return to 12.5 kHz bandwidth: • Turn your radio Off. • Turn your radio back on while pressing M and J. • A single power up chirp will sound indicating that your radio is now set to 12.5 kHz bandwidth on all channels.

  • Page 41: Understanding Repeater Channels

    6881038B85.book Page 27 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM • When you exit by pressing M , radio displays • To turn the Eavesdrop Reducer feature Off, press \ as needed until displayed, then select until does not appear. • Then press M to exit.

  • Page 42: Setting Repeater Channels

    6881038B85.book Page 28 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM A single power-up chirp will sound indicating that your radio now has returned to normal channel mode. Channels 15 x - 22 x will no longer appear on your display. Setting Repeater Channels Once you enable your Repeater Channels on your T7200: •...

  • Page 43: Scanning Repeater Channels

    Weather You can’t change the weather, but you can be prepared for it when you take your Motorola Talkabout T7200 radio with you. That's because it tunes into broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio.

  • Page 44: Turning On Weather Channel Reception

    6881038B85.book Page 30 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Note: Service may not be available in all areas. Check with your local weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr, (Canada: www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio). 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.
  • Page 45 6881038B85.book Page 31 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM 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. Also, because weather channels are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise. To set weather alerts: Note: In some isolated areas, it may not be possible to receive weather channel transmissions.

  • Page 46: Using Accessories

    6881038B85.book Page 32 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Using Accessories Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Before you place an accessory on your head or in your ear, turn the volume down.
  • Page 47 6881038B85.book Page 33 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Flexible Ear Receiver Lightweight ear piece which fits comfortably and securely around the ear. Ear piece with Boom Microphone Discreet, lightweight ear piece which fits comfortably around the ear while boom microphone allows for remote radio placement and is VOX/Hands-free compatible.
  • Page 48 6881038B85.book Page 34 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Removing Radio Face Plate/Bezel • To remove radio face plate, pull up gently on both SIDES of the bezel. • Pick it up and off the keypad. • Unhook the latch at the top. Caution: DO NOT PULL BEZEL FROM THE TOP.

  • Page 49: Use And Care

    6881038B85.book Page 35 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Use and Care Use a soft damp cloth to Do not use alcohol or Do not immerse in water. clean the exterior. cleaning solutions. If the radio gets wet... Turn it off and remove Do not use until Dry with soft cloth.

  • Page 50: Frequency And Code Charts

    6881038B85.book Page 36 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Frequency and Code Charts The charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are useful when using Motorola Talkabout Series two-way radios with other GMRS and FRS radios. Transmit...
  • Page 51 6881038B85.book Page 37 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Transmit Transmit Receive T7100 T7200 Code Frequency Power Description Frequency Channel Channel Display (Mhz) (Watts) (Mhz) 462.6500 GMRS Primary 5 1-38 462.6500 462.6750 GMRS Primary 6 1-38 462.6750 462.7000 GMRS Primary 7 1-38 462.7000 462.7250...
  • Page 52 6881038B85.book Page 38 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Carrier squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. Interference eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Interference Eliminator Codes Code Hz Freq...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    6881038B85.book Page 39 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Troubleshooting Symptom Try This: Reposition or replace alkaline batteries. No Power Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Make sure M is completely pressed as you transmit. Message not transmitted Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Hearing other Confirm interference eliminator code is set.
  • Page 54 6881038B85.book Page 40 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Symptom Try This: Confirm radios have the same channel and interference eliminator code settings. Make sure M is NOT being pressed while trying to listen. Message not received Reposition, replace, or recharge batteries. Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may interfere -- change location.
  • Page 55 6881038B85.book Page 41 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Symptom Try This: Audio sounds muffled/ Check with the person you are talking to and make sure your distorted or bandwidth matches (12.5 Khz or 25 kHz). excessively soft/ loud. Difficulty talking from T7100 or T7200 to FRS Change to channels 8-14 or move closer together.

  • Page 56: Motorola Limited Warranty

    Software Exceptions. This limited warranty extends only to physical defects in the media (such as CD-ROM) that tangibly embodies each copy of any software sold and/or certified by Motorola for use with Products. Software that is not tangibly embodied in media and that is purchased separately from Products (such as software that is downloaded from the internet) comes “as is”...
  • Page 57 6881038B85.book Page 43 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM • 90-Day Warranty Exception. The warranty is for 90 days for: (a) any software tangibly embodied in media or (b) any accessories for two-way radios that are covered by this warranty, as described in Section I, above. •...
  • Page 58 Accessories and software -- call the number designated for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola or our designated resource. If instructed to ship the Products, you must ship them with freight, duties and insurance prepaid.
  • Page 59 • Products that are operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished or otherwise certified by Motorola for use with the Products (“ancillary equipment”), or any damage to the Products or ancillary equipment as a result of such use. Among other things, “ancillary equipment”...
  • Page 60 (b) board serial numbers that do not match each other, or board serial numbers that do not match the housing; or (c) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings or parts. Any of these voids the warranty. • Defects or damage that result from: (a) use of the Products in a manner that is not normal or customary;...
  • Page 61 In no event shall Motorola be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the Product, or for...
  • Page 62 6881038B85.book Page 48 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM VIII. Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you, to the extent that a lawsuit is based on a claim that the Products directly infringe a United States patent.
  • Page 63 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To obtain information on Motorola Personal Communications Products, including warranty service, accessories and optional Extended Warranties on selected Products, please call:...
  • Page 64 6881038B85.book Page 50 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM DO NOT SHIP PRODUCTS TO THESE ADDRESSES – INSTEAD PLEASE CALL. To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com or at: In the USA: In Canada: Motorola, Inc.
  • Page 65 Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the...
  • Page 66 6881038B85.book Page 52 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Features T7100 AA T7200 AA/NiMH Channel Frequencies* 14 FRS 14 FRS 8 GMRS 8 GMRS 8 GMRS Repeater Interference Eliminator Codes NOAA weather receiver with Weather Alert Scan Scan List Editing Nuisance Delete/Manual Advance Eavesdrop Reducer Call Tones...
  • Page 67 6881038B85.book Page 53 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM Features T7100 AA T7200 AA/NiMH VOX with accessories 3 user selectable levels VOX without accessories 3 user selectable levels Backlit LCD Display Battery Gauge Low Battery Alert Plug-in charging capable Yes- Slow Yes - Slow Drop-in charging capable Yes- Rapid Yes - Rapid...
  • Page 68 6881038B85.book Page 54 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM...
  • Page 69 6881038B85.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:07 PM...
  • Page 70 Canada. The use of the NOAA logo does not Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All provide an endorsement or implied endorsement by NOAA's National other product or service names are the property Weather Service nor does the use of the Weatheradio logo provide an of their respective owners.

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