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TALKABOUT
TWO-WAY
RADIO T800/T801 SERIES
USER GUIDE
APRIL 2023
*MN009246A01*
MN009246A01-AA
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2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 ™ TALKABOUT TWO-WAY RADIO T800/T801 SERIES USER GUIDE APRIL 2023 *MN009246A01* MN009246A01-AA © 2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property And Regulatory Notices

    License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
  • Page 3: Safety And Compliance Information

    National and international regulations require manufacturers to comply with the RF energy exposure limits for portable two-way radios before they can be marketed. Your Motorola Solutions two-way radio is designed, manufactured, and tested to comply with all applicable national and international regulations for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
  • Page 4 CAUTION: Use only Motorola Solutions approved batteries. • Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Charge your battery using the approved Motorola Solutions charger. • Connect the charger/power supply to a nearby and easily accessible power outlet. •...
  • Page 5 Accessories and or options that can be used with that portable radio unit. Using a non-Motorola Solutions-Hazardous Location-Approved battery and/or accessory with the Motorola Solutions approved radio unit will void the Hazardous Location approval of that radio unit. Class B Digital Device...
  • Page 6 Safety and Compliance Information USA (FCC)/CANADA(ISED) According to FCC Part 95, FRS devices do not require a license. Use of Motorola Solutions radio in Canada is subject to the rules and regulations in ISED RSS 210 and do not require a license.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MN009246A01-AA Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices............2 Safety and Compliance Information................3 Chapter 1: Radio Overview..................9 1.1 Radio Controls......................... 9 1.2 Status Display........................10 Chapter 2: Getting Started..................12 2.1 Personalized Stickers......................12 2.2 Installing Batteries......................... 12 2.3 Charging The Battery......................12 2.4 Attaching the Belt Clips......................13 2.5 Removing the Belt Clips......................
  • Page 8 MN009246A01-AA Contents ™ 5.4 Setting the VibraCall Alert....................25 5.5 Talkabout Application......................25 5.6 Setting the Emergency Alert Mode..................25 5.7 Operating Easy Pairing......................26 5.8 Sharing Your Location......................27 5.9 Scanning Channels........................27 Basic Scanning......................... 27 Advanced Scanning......................28 Scanning Notes.........................28 5.10 Weatherproof Function......................
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Radio Overview

    MN009246A01-AA Radio Overview Chapter 1 Radio Overview This chapter explains the buttons and functions of the radio. Radio Controls Figure 1: Radio Control Functions Table 1: Radio Controls Item Number Name Power/Volume Knob Flashlight Button Push-to-Talk (High) Push-to-Talk (Low) Easy Pairing/Location Sharing Button Emergency Button...
  • Page 10: Status Display

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 1 : Radio Overview Item Number Name Accessory Port Antenna Hidden Segmented LED Display Mode Button + and - buttons Scan/Monitor Call Tone Menu/Lock Microphone Micro-USB Charging Port Speaker Space for Personalization Stickers Status Display This chapter explains the icons on the display of the radio. Figure 2: LED Icons and Indicators Table 2: Radio Icon Descriptions Item Number...
  • Page 11 MN009246A01-AA Chapter 1 : Radio Overview Item Number Description Keypad Tone [On/Off] Easy Pairing [On/Off] Scan Call Tone [number] Interference Eliminator Code Number (used for Call Tone) On/Off OFF/L1/L2/L3 (used for iVOX and VOX) iVOX [OFF, L1, L2, L3] VOX [OFF, L1, L2, L3] Keypad Lock Vibracall [On/Off] Status (Transmit/Receive)
  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 2 : Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions on how to prepare your radio for use. Personalized Stickers 16 stickers are provided to personalize and keep track of your radios. Use a permanent marker to mark blank stickers.
  • Page 13: Attaching The Belt Clips

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2 Connect the USB charging cable to a power source. The battery meter bar scrolls when the battery is charging. NOTE: • An empty battery will be fully charged in 11 hr. • When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates, which usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Page 14: Turning The Radio On And Off

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 2 : Getting Started 2 Push the belt clip with your other hand towards the top of the radio. Turning the Radio On and Off Turning the Radio On Procedure: To turn on the radio, rotate the Power/Volume knob clockwise. •...
  • Page 15: Turning The Radio Off

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 2 : Getting Started Turning the Radio Off Procedure: To turn off the radio, rotate the Power/Volume knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Navigating The Menu

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 3 : Navigating the Menu Pages Chapter 3 Navigating the Menu Pages Procedure: 1 Use the Menu button to scroll through the menu options. 2 To select the menu page, press the PTT button. Your radio will return to the home screen. Figure 3: Flowchart of Menu Options Two Way Mode Two Way Mode...
  • Page 17: Operations In The Menu Screen

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 3 : Navigating the Menu Pages Operations in the Menu Screen This section shows you the operations available in the menu screen and its instructions. Table 3: Menu Pages Description Menu Page Use the + or - button to perform the following actions: Start or stop Call Tone transmission.
  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Radio Usage

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 4 : Radio Usage Chapter 4 Radio Usage This section shows the ways you can use your radio. Selecting Channels For more details, see Channels and Frequencies on page Procedure: 1 Turn on the radio and press the Menu/Lock button until the channel number blinks. •...
  • Page 19: Switching Modes

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 4 : Radio Usage Switching Modes Procedure: To switch between the Two-Way and Weather modes, press the Mode button. • When the radio is in Two-Way mode, the TWO-WAY icon is displayed. • When the radio is in Weather mode, the WEATHER icon is displayed. •...
  • Page 20: Setting The Power Level

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 4 : Radio Usage Setting the Power Level Procedure: 1 To boost the power of your radio when talking, press the top portion of the PTT button. NOTE: You can conserve the energy of your battery by pushing the lower part of the PTT button labeled L.
  • Page 21: Setting The Keypad Tones

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 4 : Radio Usage Setting the Keypad Tones You can enable or disable the speaker key tones. You hear the key tone each time you push a button. Procedure: 1 Press the Menu/Lock button until the radio displays Keypad Tone icon. The current on/off setting blinks.
  • Page 22: Locking Or Unlocking The Keypad

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 4 : Radio Usage 4.12 Locking or Unlocking the Keypad Locking Keypad Lock Procedure: Press and hold the Menu/Lock button until the radio displays Keypad Lock icon. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, send the Emergency Alert, turn the LED flashlight on and off, and monitor channels.
  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Advanced Features

    MN009246A01-AA Advanced Features Chapter 5 Advanced Features This chapter describes advanced functions and call capabilities of the Push-to-Talk (PTT) application. Enabling the Bluetooth Connection The radio uses Bluetooth LE version 4.2 and is compatible with smartphones with IOS version 9 onwards and Android version 4.3 onwards.
  • Page 24: Configuring The Ivox Or Vox

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 5 : Advanced Features Configuring the iVOX or VOX With the Internal Voice Operated Transmission (iVOX) or Voice Operated Transmission (VOX), you can begin transmission by speaking into the microphone of the radio or audio accessory instead of pressing the PTT button.
  • Page 25: Setting The Vibracall Alert

    This application is free and can be downloaded from the App Store for IOS devices and from Google Play for Android devices. To find the appropriate application, you can search for Motorola Talkabout Application. User instructions are embedded in the application.
  • Page 26: Operating Easy Pairing

    4 To customize the S.O.S message, refer to the Talkabout application in radio setting. NOTE: All Motorola Solutions Talkabout EM, MJ, MR, MT, MU, T400, T500, T600, T800 series radio (except for the T400 model) are fully compatible with the Emergency Alert feature.
  • Page 27: Sharing Your Location

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 5 : Advanced Features 3 Press and hold down the button until you hear a double beep on the Leader’s radio. At the double beep, this radio’s channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings are transmitted, which are received and copied by all the other members’ radios. NOTE: •...
  • Page 28: Advanced Scanning

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 5 : Advanced Features Advanced Scanning Procedure: 1 Set the Interference Eliminator Code to zero or turn it off. 2 Briefly press the Scan/Monitor button. • The scan icon appears on the display and the radio begins to scroll through the channels. No Interference Eliminator Codes filters what is heard.
  • Page 29: Weather Receiver

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 5 : Advanced Features USB ports are sealed. Open the battery compartment door or headset port cover only when the radio is dry. The use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments only. NOTE: The micro-USB adaptor is not weatherproof. •...
  • Page 30: Setting The Weather Alert

    MN009246A01-AA Chapter 5 : Advanced Features 5.11.3 Setting the Weather Alert Your radio can be set to respond to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency information.
  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Additional Information

    MN009246A01-AA Additional Information Chapter 6 Additional Information Radio Battery Meter The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty. When the radio has one bar left, or after releasing the PTT button, the radio chirps periodically to indicate low battery alert. Battery Capacity Maintenance You should charge the NiMH batteries once every three months when not in use.
  • Page 32 MN009246A01-AA Chapter 6 : Additional Information Channel Frequency (MHz) Max Power Output 467.6625 0.5 W 467.6875 0.5 W 467.7125 0.5 W 462.5500 2.0 W 462.5750 2.0 W 462.6000 2.0 W 462.6250 2.0 W 462.6500 2.0 W 462.6750 2.0 W 462.7000 2.0 W 462.7250 2.0 W...
  • Page 33: Licensing Information

    Licensing Information USA (FCC)/CANADA (ISED) According to FCC Part 95, FRS devices do not require a license. Use of Motorola Solutions radio in Canada is subject to the rules and regulations in ISED RSS 210 and does not require a license.
  • Page 34: Warranty

    What will MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. do? Motorola Solutions, Inc., at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or Accessories that do not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products or Accessories.
  • Page 35 Call the telephone number designated above for the Product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories at your expense, to Motorola Solutions or a Motorola Solutions Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
  • Page 36 MN009246A01-AA Warranty For more information, visit us at: Link https://www.facebook.com/MotorolaTalkaboutWalkieTalkies http://bit.ly/Talkabout https://www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout...

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