Motorola T6550 user manual

User manual for the device Motorola T6550

Device: Motorola T6550
Category: Two-Way Radio
Manufacturer: Motorola
Size: 0.59 MB
Added : 1/9/2014
Number of pages: 38
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Safety and General Information ...................... 2 Special Features ................................................18
Interference Eliminator Code ..........................18
FCC Licensing Information................................10
Push to Talk Timeout Timer ............................18
Control Buttons..................................................11 Locking the Keypad ........................................19
Turning Keypad Tones Off/On ........................19
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Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio. The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety informa- tion in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Transmit and Receive Procedure Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the fol

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• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Ele

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Two-way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola- supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed

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Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices - Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technol

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Medical Devices - Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Safety and General Use While Driving Check the law

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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as belo

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Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed termi- nals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1. Do not expose the charge

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7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that: • The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those on the plug of the charger. • The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical c

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FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequen- cies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159, which include all forms and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or have questions, please use the

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Control Buttons - Model T6500, T6530 and T6550 Accessory Jack Cover Use to: Use to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume • Monitor channel activity • Activate enhanced scanning LED Indicator Light Use (Push to Talk) to: Use and to: • Talk • Scroll through menus • Save a setting Microphone Use to: • Transmit call tone Use to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Speaker 11 Control Buttons

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Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover. 2. Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries as shown on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Note: The T6500, T6530 and T6550 model radios can use a NiMh rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit

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Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing . The radio powers off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to protect the rechargeable battery. 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. Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional Accessory) The desk stand charg

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Notes • The light on charging base will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted. • When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). • For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. Attaching the Belt Clip 1. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio. 2. Gently push until the clip clicks into pl

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Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on your radio. The display then scrolls through the available channels and Interference Eliminator Codes. Setting the Volume Press and hold while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level. Rotate clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Do not hold the radio close to your ear.

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Channels and Frequencies Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description 1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS 2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875 MHz FRS 3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125 MHz FRS 4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS 5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750 MHz GMRS 6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000 MHz GMRS 7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250 MHz GMRS 8 467.5625 MHz FRS 19 462.6500 MHz GMRS 9 467.5875 MHz FRS 20 462.6750 MHz GMRS 10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21

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Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel (1-22) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-99). To talk, press and hold . Hold the radio 2 to 3 inches away from your mouth when talking. When you finish talking, release (press to talk, release to listen). Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Monitor Button Pressing and holding for 3 seconds allows you

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Special Features Interference Eliminator Codes Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by providing a choice of code combinations. Your radio has 99 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1-38 are the standard codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39-99 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection. To set the code for a channel: 1. Press until the code starts to flash. 2. Press or to select the code. 3. Press to save the code setting. You can

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Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings, press and hold for 3 seconds or until displays. You can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All other functions are locked. To unlock the radio, press and hold for 3 seconds or until is no longer displayed. Turning Keypad Tones Off & On Your radio contains keypad tones and are turned on by default. • To turn keypad tones off, press and hold the w

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To start scanning, briefly press and release . The scan indicator displays and the radio begins to scroll through the channel and Interference Eliminator Code combinations. When the radio detects activity, it stops scanning and you can hear the transmission on that channel. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within 5 seconds. To stop scanning, briefly press and release . Note: If you press while the radio is scanning, the radio transmit on the channel you selected before you a


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