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Your radio uses three AA Alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
NOTE: The T9500/ T9550 model radio can use a NiMH rechargeable battery instead of three AA batteries.
The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty
. When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing
(Low Battery Alert).
Note: Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.
Notes
Your radio includes a holster so you may carry it easily on your belt.
Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.
Press and hold while rotating
until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while talking.
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
To boost your radio's power up to two watts, press the top portion of the button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can conserve your battery's energy by pushing the lower part of the
button to use less power.
Note: If you are on an FRS only channel (see channel and frequencies chart) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the is pressed.
Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press
for activity on the current channel before you talk.
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds.
Your radios has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 Watt only and all other channels are GMRS. When you press the bottom portion of the all channels are 0.5 Watts
. If you press the top portion of the
to boost the power GMRS channels will be 2 Watt
.
Note: When on FRS only channel top or bottom press of will only be 0.5 Watt
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional codes added for superior interference protection.
To set the code for a channel:
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An extended press of or
allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for "no tone, no code" and OFF will flash on your radio's display.
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from which to choose.
To set a call tone:
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit, hands-free without the need for any voice activation accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
Adjusting the radio's sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices.
Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level.
See Special Features section on Accessories.
VibraCall is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message on the channel and code you set.
The QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement parks or ski resorts.
Note: QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
To turn QT noise filtering on or off:
To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. 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.
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed.
When the Key Tone Feature is off, the following are not disabled:
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you are finished talking.
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
To unlock the radio, press and hold until
is no longer displayed.
Use scan to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels.
With priority scan, your home channel is scanned more frequently than any other channel. The home channel is the channel where your radio was set when you started to scan. If you activate scan while your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to a number between 1 and 121, the radio checks for activity on each programmed channel and code combination.
Notes:
Note: If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio will transmit on the channel you selected before you activated scan. If no transmission occurs within five seconds, scanning will resume.
Note: You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list. The home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you started the scanning.
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com.
You can transmit hands-free with the use of optional accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is completed.
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio and Environment Canada Weatheradio.
You can listen to a weather channel or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for two-way communications.
Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24 hours a day.
Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr in the US or www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio in Canada to view the appropriate transmitter for your area.
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.
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
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. Because weather channels are transmitted without codes, they may contain static or noise.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Motorola TALKABOUT T9500, T9550 - Two-Way Radio Manual
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