General Information; Transmitting Distance; Radio Care - Motorola GTX User Manual

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General Information

Transmitting Distance

Several conditions determine the distance that your radio will transmit a clear
data/voice communication. The following list describes many conditions and their
typical affect on your radio's transmitting distance.
radio's power
radio's tuning
stormy weather
at sea
city
in a building
on a tall building's roof
in a subway
on top of a hill
intervening hills
inside a vehicle

Radio Care

Cleaning
Clean external surfaces of the radio with a mild detergent and a stiff, non-
metallic, short-bristled brush. A suitable detergent solution may be mixed by adding
one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
Apply the detergent solution sparingly with the brush, being careful not to allow
excess detergent to remain entrapped near connectors and controls or in cracks and
crevices. Do not submerse the radio in the detergent solution. Dry the radio
thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Clean all battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt, grease, or other
foreign material that may prevent good electrical connections.
Handling
• Do not handle the radio roughly; do not pound, drop, or throw the radio.
Do not carry the radio by the antenna.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids. Never allow the radio to
become submersed.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents, or spirits.
CAUTION
Clean the radio with the recommended solution only. Cleaning the radio
with solvents or spirits may be harmful and permanently damage the
radio housing.
Do not disassemble the radio in any way. Keep the connector cover in place
until ready to use the accessory connector. Replace the cover immediately after the
accessory has been disconnected.
more power
properly tuned radio (on frequency, more power)
adverse atmospheric conditions
better ground plane (clearer line-of-sight)
large/tall buildings (interference problems)
structural boundaries (interference problems)
less interference (clearer line-of-sight)
below ground level (interference problems)
less interference (clear line-of-sight)
more interference (no line-of-sight)
metal structure (interference problems)
longer distance
longer distance
shorter distance
longer distance
shorter distance
shorter distance
longer distance
shorter distance
longer distance
shorter distance
shorter distance