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Channels And Frequencies; Special Features; Emergency Alert Mode - Motorola TALKABOUT MR350 User Manual

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Hands-Free Use With Accessories (
)
1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional
current setting will flash.
headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your
2. Press
voice and transmits when you speak.
3. Press
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For
more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
Keypad Tones
shop.giantintl.com.
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key
1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port.
tone each time a button is pushed.
2. Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.
1. Press
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating
. Lower the volume
2. Press either
before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.
3. Press
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when
Transmit timeout alert tone
the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is
Call tone
completed.
Low battery alert tone or
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in
Mode
The transmitted talk confirmation tone
Adjusting the radio's sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish
soft voices.
transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you
1. Press
until VOX and the level setting (1 - 3) appear on the
are finished talking.
display.
1. With the radio on, press
2. Press
or
to select the sensitivity level.
On/Off flashes.
3. Press
to set or
to continue set up.
2. Press
3. Press
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments

Emergency Alert Mode

Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to the
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your
last chosen sensitivity level.
group of your need for urgent help. MR series radios will operate in an
automatic "hands-free" emergency control mode for a total of 30
Extended Battery Save
seconds after activating the Emergency Alert. MR series radios in your
This feature puts the radio into a low power "sleep" mode for cycle
group will automatically advance the speaker volume to the maximum
periods of 1, 2, or 3 seconds. The radio will briefly check for any channel
setting and sound a warbling alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is
activity after each sleep cycle. The sleep cycle repeats until a key is
emitted from your own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your
pressed or a call is received.
group. After the 8 second alert, any spoken words or incidental sounds at
1. Signals received during the sleep period will not be heard until after
your end will be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds. For the 30
the timer period expires. The first 1-3 seconds of speech can be
second duration of Emergency Alert mode, MR series radio controls and
missed. Do not use
(battery save) 1, 2, or 3 settings when
buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency message.
immediate response may be required.
1. Press and hold the Emergency Alert button for 3 seconds.
2. SCAN, VOX, iVOX, and Q
modes are not available with extended
2. Release the button after the LED Indicator glows red and the alert tone
T
battery save modes. Using SCAN, VOX, iVOX, or enabling Q
will
begins to sound. There is no need to continue to hold the Emergency
T
necessarily disable the extended sleep cycle battery settings.
Alert button or use PTT for your message to be transmitted.
3. Maximum battery life savings may be achieved only when usage is
3. After the alert tone ends you may speak into the microphone. Your
primarily in standby mode and very little TX or RX (talking or
voice or incidental sounds will be transmitted. The LED indicator will
listening) use occurs. When RX or TX are often used, little or no
continue to glow for the duration of the 22 second period.
battery life extension will occur.
4. After 30 seconds your radio speaker will emit a Talk Confirmation
Q
Noise Filtering
Tone and the LED Indicator will extinguish. Operation then returns to
T
normal two-way mode.
The Q
noise filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication
T
with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature filters out
Note: All Motorola Talkabout EM, MJ, and MR series radios are fully
compatible with the Emergency Alert feature. Radios other than EM, MJ,
unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is useful in places where
MR series can receive the emergency alert signal, but will not respond
there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement parks or ski resorts.
with adjusted volume settings, locked controls, or a warbling alert tone.
Note: Q
noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
Users of other radio models set to the same channel and Interference
T
To turn Q
and extended battery save modes on or off:
Eliminator Code will hear a steady tone for 8 seconds followed by the
T
voice transmission for 22 seconds.
1. Press
until Q
and
displays. The current setting ON/OFF and
T
Warning: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event
0, 1, 2, 3 will display.
of an actual emergency. Motorola is not responsible if there is no
2. Press
or
to select one of the following settings for Q
and
response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.
T
extended battery save mode:
Built-in Flashlight
Feature
Description
Press and hold the flashlight button to turn and keep the light on. The
switch functions as a momentary control for the light.
0 / Q
OFF
Normal battery save mode, Q
disabled (default)
T
T
Note: Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery power.
Normal battery save mode, Q
enabled
Keypad Lock
0 / Q
ON
T
T
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
1 sec. extended battery save mode (low setting);
1 / Q
OFF
1. Press and hold
T
Q
is disabled
T
2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust the
2 sec. extended battery save mode (mid setting);
2 / Q
OFF
volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All
T
Q
is disabled
T
other functions are locked.
3 sec. extended battery save mode (max setting);
3 / Q
OFF
To unlock the radio, press and hold
T
Q
is disabled
T
Scanning Channels
3. Press
to confirm your selection or
to continue set up (or
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown
wait 5 seconds).
parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed
channels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.
To transmit to a radio that has Q
noise filtering turned on:
T
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning ( basic and
1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the
advanced ) to make your search more effective. The basic scan mode
other radio
uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as
2. Press
to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through
you have set them ( or with the default code value of 1). The "Advanced
the Q
noise filter on the receiving radio
Scan" mode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any
T
code in use, and use that code value temporarily for that channel.
3. Press
and speak normally.
Priority is given to the "home channel," that is, the channel (and
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard
Interference Eliminator Code) your radio is set to when you start the scan.
on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the last
This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more often
transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel and
than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond quickly to any
activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
code will pass through the Q
noise filter.
T
VibraCall
TM
Alert
To start Scanning:
VibraCall
TM
is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is
1. Briefly press the
receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the
radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code combinations.
alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a
message on the channel and code you set.
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel and
until
is displayed. The
code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the
transmission.
or
to change the setting to On/Off.
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
to set or
to continue set up.
seconds after the end of the transmission.
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds
after the end of any received activity.
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the
To start Advanced Scanning:
until
appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
1. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to "zero" or OFF.
or
to turn On or Off.
2. Briefly press the
to confirm or
to continue set up.
the radio will begin to scroll through the channels. No Interference
Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.
3. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or NO
code), it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any
Interference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party will be
detected and displayed.
4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press
seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will transmit using
the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.
5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds
after the end of any received activity.
until the
appears. The current setting
6. To stop scanning, briefly press the
Scanning Notes:
or
to turn On or Off.
1. If you press
while the radio is scrolling through inactive
to set or
to quit menu mode.
channels, the transmission will be on the "home channel". Scanning
will resume five seconds after the end of your transmission. You may

Special Features

press the
key to stop scanning at any time.
2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may immediately
resume the scan by briefly pressing
3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission, you may
temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and
holding
or
for three seconds. You may remove more than one
channel in this way.
4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio off
and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning mode by
pressing
.
5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for one
transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set that
detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected code.
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 (see "Weather Channels and
Frequencies" table below) 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.weather.gov/nwr in the US or
www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio 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.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press
2. To turn off, press
until
displays.
Setting the Weather Channel
Your radio receives weather frequencies:
1. After turning weather reception on, press
channel flashes.
until
is no longer displayed.
2. Press
or
to select the appropriate channel with good
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 and turns on the
weather receiver to give you immediate weather and emergency
information.
1. After turning weather reception on, press
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.
4. Press
to return to two-way mode.
As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends on
key. The scan
will appear in the display, and the
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
Weather
Frequency
Channel
within five
WX1
162.550 MHz
WX2
162.400 MHz
key.
WX3
162.475 MHz
WX4
162.425 MHz
key. The scan
will appear in the display, and
WX5
162.450 MHz
WX6
162.500 MHz

Channels and Frequencies

within five
Channel Frequency
Description Channel
1
462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS
2
462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS
key.
3
462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS
4
462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS
5
462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS
6
462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS
or
.
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
Weather Receiver
and hold for 3 seconds.
or turn the radio off and then back on.
. The current
Patent and Copyright Information
Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official
licensee for this product. Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and other
Motorola trademarks and trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc.
and are used under license from Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA and the
Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.
All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. ©Motorola, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.
Please contact customer service at 1-800-638-5119 or e-mail us at
twice. On/Off displays.
giantintl@callcenter.com for questions/comments, warranty, support
or service related to this product.
will display.
Warranty
Weather
Frequency
Channel
Consumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in
the United States or Canada.
WX7
162.525 MHz
WX8
161.650 MHz
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International
WX9
161.775 MHz
Ltd. warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios that
operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service
WX10
161.750 MHz
that it manufactures ("Products"), the Motorola branded or certified
accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures
WX11
162.000 MHz
("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
accompanied by this written warranty:
Frequency
Description
Who is covered?
12
467.6625 MHz
FRS
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is
not transferable.
13
467.6875 MHz
FRS
What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?
GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,
14
467.7125 MHz
FRS
replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or
Accessories that does not conform to this warranty. We may use
15
462.5500 MHz
GMRS
functionally equivalent reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or
16
462.5750 MHz
GMRS
new Products, Accessories or parts.
17
462.6000 MHz
GMRS
Products Covered
Length of Coverage
18
462.6250 MHz
GMRS
Products and Accessories as
One (1) year from the date of
defined above, unless
purchase by the first consumer
19
462.6500 MHz
GMRS
otherwise provided for below.
purchaser of the product unless
otherwise provided for below.
20
462.6750 MHz
GMRS
1. Consumer Two-Way Radio
1. Ninety (90) days from the
21
462.7000 MHz
GMRS
Accessories.
date of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
22
462.7250 MHz
GMRS
product.
2. Products and Accessories
2. The balance of the original
that are Repaired or
warranty or for ninety (90)
Replaced.
days from the date returned
to the consumer, whichever
is longer.
What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES
IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE
OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR
ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE
DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on
the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state or from one jurisdiction to another.
Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and
replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded
from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below
80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by
this limited warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the
product resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain,
extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like,
extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for
commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to
abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the
fault of Motorola or Giant International Ltd., are excluded from
coverage.
Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defects
or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or
certified Products or Accessories or other peripheral equipment
are excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages
resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,
maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone
other than Motorola, Giant International Ltd. or its authorized
service centers, are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers
or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b)
broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched
board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola
branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of
Products or Accessories due to any communication service or
signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or
Accessories is excluded from coverage.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?
To obtain service or information, please call:
USA Two-Way Radios
Canada Two-Way Radios
1-800-638-5119
1-800-638-5119
giantintl@callcenter.com
giantintl@callcenter.com
For Accessories, please 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 a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a
copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of
purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of
your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of the
installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your
address and telephone number.
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