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Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning (basic and
and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the
advanced) to make your search more effective. The basic scan
transmission is completed.
mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22
channels as you have set them (or with the default code value of 1).
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in
or
Mode
The "Advanced Scan" mode will scan all channels for any and all
Adjusting the radio's sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility
codes, detect any code in use, and use that code value temporarily
of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio
for that channel.
pick up soft voices.
Priority is given to the "home channel," that is, the channel (and
1. Press
until VOX/iVOX and the level setting (1-3) appear on
Interference Eliminator Code) your radio is set to when you start the
the display.
scan. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned
2. Press
or
to select the sensitivity level.
more often than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond
quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
3. Press
to set or
to continue set up.
To start Scanning:
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
1. Briefly press the
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel
and code combinations.
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel
Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to
and code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the
the last chosen sensitivity level.
transmission.
Noise Filtering
Q
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
T
The
Q
noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted
five seconds after the end of the transmission.
T
communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature.
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five
This feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other
seconds after the end of any received activity.
radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic,
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the
such as amusement parks or ski resorts.
To start Advanced Scanning:
Note:
noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
Q
T
1. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to "zero" or OFF.
To turn
Q
noise filtering on or off:
T
2. Briefly press the
1. Press
until
displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
display, and the radio will begin to scroll through the channels.
No Interference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.
2. Press
or
to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or NO
3. Press
to confirm your selection or
to continue set up.
code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any
To transmit to a radio that has
noise filtering turned on:
Q
Interference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party
T
1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as
will be detected and displayed.
the other radio.
4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
2. Press
to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass
five seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will
through the
Q
noise filter on the receiving radio.
transmit using the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.
T
3. Press
and speak normally.
5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be
seconds after the end of any received activity.
heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after
6. To stop scanning, briefly press the
the last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected
Scanning Notes:
channel and code will pass through the
noise filter.
Q
T
1. If you press
Keypad Tones
channels, the transmission will be on the "home channel".
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the
Scanning will resume five seconds after the end of your
key tone each time a button is pushed.
transmission. You may press the
at any time.
1. Press
until
appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may
2. Press either
or
to turn On or Off.
immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing
3. Press
to confirm or
to continue set up.
3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission,
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
you may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by
pressing and holding
•
Transmit timeout alert tone
remove more than one channel in this way.
•
Call tone
•
Low battery alert tone or
4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio
•
The transmitted talk confirmation tone
off and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning mode by
pressing
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
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
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for
you are finished talking.
one transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set
that detected code on that channel to permanently use the
1. With the radio on, press
until the
appears. The current
detected code.
setting On/Off flashes.
2. Press
or
to turn On or Off.
3. Press
to set or
to quit menu mode.
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio
Special Features
and Environment Canada Weatheradio.
Keypad Lock
You can listen to a weather channel (see "Weather Channels and
Frequencies" table below) or set your radio to alert you to
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
emergency weather broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts.
1. Press
and hold until
displays.
When you listen to a weather channel, you cannot use your radio
2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust
in scan mode or for two-way communications.
the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor
Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located
channels. All other functions are locked.
throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These
To unlock the radio, press and hold
until
is no longer
transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information
displayed.
24 hours a day.
Scanning Channels
Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from
areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local
unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has
weather office for frequency and details, or visit www.weather.gov/nwr
accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused channels
in the US or www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio in Canada to view
for your own use.
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.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press
seconds.
2. To turn off, press
or turn the radio off and then back on.
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
1. After turning weather reception on, press
channel flashes.
2. Press
or
to select the appropriate channel with good
key. The scan
will appear in the
reception in your area.
3. Press
to save the weather channel setting.
Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio
emergency messages. A special alarm tone sounds an alert
within
and turns on the weather receiver to give you immediate weather
and emergency information.
1. After turning weather reception on, press
displays.
key.
2. Press
or
to select On/Off. If you activate Weather Alert
and return to two-way mode,
3. Press
to save the weather alert setting.
key. The scan
will appear in the
4. Press
to return to two-way mode.
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. Weather Alert will not function while
actively transmitting or receiving in two-way mode.
Weather Channels and Frequencies
within
Weather
Frequency
Channel
WX1
162.550 MHz
key.
WX2
162.400 MHz
while the radio is scrolling through inactive
WX3
162.475 MHz
WX4
162.425 MHz
key to stop scanning
WX5
162.450 MHz
WX6
162.500 MHz
or
.
Channels and Frequencies
or
for three seconds. You may
Channel Frequency
Description Channel
1
462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS
.
2
462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS
3
462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS
4
462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS
5
462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS
Weather Receiver
6
462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS
7
462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS
8
467.5625 MHz
FRS
9
467.5875 MHz
FRS
10
467.6125 MHz
FRS
11
467.6375 MHz
FRS
Warranty
Consumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in
the United States or Canada.
and hold for three
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International
Ltd. warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios that
operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service
that it manufactures ("Products"), the Motorola branded or certified
accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures
. The current
("Accessories") to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s)
outlined below. This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive
remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products
and Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd., and
purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are
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twice. On/Off
will display.
Weather
Frequency
Channel
WX7
162.525 MHz
WX8
161.650 MHz
WX9
161.775 MHz
WX10
161.750 MHz
WX11
162.000 MHz
Frequency
Description
12
467.6625 MHz
FRS
13
467.6875 MHz
FRS
14
467.7125 MHz
FRS
15
462.5500 MHz
GMRS
16
462.5750 MHz
GMRS
17
462.6000 MHz
GMRS
18
462.6250 MHz
GMRS
19
462.6500 MHz
GMRS
20
462.6750 MHz
GMRS
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21
462.7000 MHz
GMRS
Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official
22
462.7250 MHz
GMRS
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Please contact customer service at 1-800-638-5119 or e-mail us at
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Products and Accessories as
One (1) year from the date of
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
defined above, unless otherwise
purchase by the first consumer
replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded
provided for below.
purchaser of the product unless
from coverage.
otherwise provided for below.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below
1. Consumer Two-Way Radio
1. Ninety (90) days from the
80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by
Accessories.
date of purchase by the first
this limited warranty.
consumer purchaser of the
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
product.
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
2. Products and Accessories
2. The balance of the original
physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the
that are Repaired or
warranty or for ninety (90)
product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,
Replaced.
days from the date returned
extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme
to the consumer, whichever
heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial
is longer.
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or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or
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or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or
certified Products, Accessories, or other peripheral equipment are
excluded from coverage.
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resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,
maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone
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service centers, are excluded from coverage.
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or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b)
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branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.
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Products or Accessories due to any communication service or
signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
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