Talk Range - Motorola FR50 Instruction Manual

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1. Use scroll buttons to set a new channel. The new channel will flash.

1. Press Menu button to set new channel.

To Communicate

Monitor Button:

The Monitor button is used to check activity on current channel before transmitting. It also lets you hear the

radio's volume level when you're not receiving so you can adjust the volume.

Radio Etiquette:

Your radio's 14 channels are shared on a "take turns" basis. This means other groups may be talking on the

channels. For uninterrupted communications, follow the steps below:

Use the Monitor button to check activity on the channel before talking.

Don't talk over someone who is already using the channel – your message may not be completely heard. Try

changing the Channel to avoid channel congestion.

Note: Since the channels are shared, your conversations will not be private and you may hear others talking.

Adjust the Volume:

Rotate Volume knob until you reach a comfortable listening level. Rotate knob clockwise to increase and

counter clockwise to decrease volume.

Sending Messages:

Check channel activity by pressing Monitor button, you'll hear static if the channel is clear to use. Don't

transmit if someone's talking on the channel.

To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 5 inches from mouth. Press Push-To-Talk button and speak into

radio. The LED Indicator Light glows continuously when transmitting.

To receive messages, release the Push-To-Talk button.

Time-out Timer:

The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone if the Push-

To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting.

Call Tone

Call Tones identify sender and alert receiver. Press the Call button and users on your channel will be alerted

with your Call Tone.

To Use Call Tone:

1. Turn radio on.

1. Press Call button.

Compander Feature: FR50 radios have a built-in voice compander that enhances the audio quality, creating crystal

clear communications.

Talk Range

Motorola FR50 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 because of heavy interference.

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