Motorola TALKABOUT EM1000 Series - Emergency Radios Manual

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 information 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 following procedure:

Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE." Holding the antenna affects its effective range.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances 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 nonMotorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.
If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved bodyworn accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
Data Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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 onboard an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices – Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:

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.

Medical Devices – Other
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 laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while driving, please:

The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used 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 below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not always—posted.

Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted "Turn off two-way radios." Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains— touch exposed terminals. 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.
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
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FCC Licensing Information

Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies 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 includes all of the forms and instructions you will need.
If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have questions, please use the following contact information:

You may also visit the FCC's Web site at www.fcc.gov.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Control Buttons

Display Screen Guide

	Battery Meter		Scan
	Channel Power Indicator (see Menu Options)		Call Tone, Keypad Tone
	Lock		Weather Alert
	Talk Confirmation Tone (Roger Beep)		Hands-Free Use Without Accessories
	Noise Filtering		Hands-Free Use With Accessories
	On/Off for each feature

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries
Each radio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.

Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)

Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries

Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing (Low Battery Alert).

Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)

1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to the radio.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.

Removing the Three AA Batteries

1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover and remove the cover.

Using the Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.

Using the mini-USB Charging Connector
The mini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative to charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk stand using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used while traveling.

Available mini-USB charging options: (optional accessories)

If using a computer, the computer must be turned on.
This and other accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or shop.giantintl.com.

Notes

• The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged.
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• Turn radio off while charging.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.

To Remove

1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.

Turning Your Radio On and Off
Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the radio off.

1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features that are enabled.

Setting the Volume
Press and hold for three seconds while rotating until you reach a comfortable listening level.

1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.

1. To talk, press and hold .
2. When you are finished talking, release .

For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while talking.

Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.

Monitor Button
Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press to check for activity on the current channel before you talk.

Push to Talk Timeout Timer
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds.

Menu Options

Selecting the Channel
Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are GMRS (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table on overleaf for details).

1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts channel, displays. The current channel flashes.
2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.
3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up.

Selecting The Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled.

To set the code for a channel:

To set a call tone:

1. With the radio on, press three times until the current call tone setting (0 - 10) flashes and appears.
2. Press orto change and hear the call tone.
3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.

Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.

Hands-Free Use With Accessories ()
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak.
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or shop.giantintl.com.

Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is completed.

Setting the Sensitivity Level When in or Mode
Adjusting the radio's sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up soft voices.

1. Press until VOX/iVOX and the level setting (1-3) appear on the display.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.

Q_T Noise Filtering
The Q_T noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement parks or ski resorts.
Note: Q_T noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
To turn Q_T noise filtering on or off:

1. Press until displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.

To transmit to a radio that has Q_T noise filtering turned on:

1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio.
2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the Q_T noise filter on the receiving radio.
3. Press and speak normally.

Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the Q_T noise filter.

Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed.

Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
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 you are finished talking.

Special Features

Emergency Alert Mode
The Emergency Alert function can be used to signal others in your group of your need for immediate help. All radios in your group using the same channel and interference eliminator code can receive the message. EM1000 series radios will automatically advance the speaker volume to a loud setting (the maximum rated output level), regardless of the volume control position. A unique alert tone will be emitted from the receiving radios and heard by your group. The alert tone is also emitted from your own radio speaker to attract attention in your vicinity. Any spoken words or incidental sounds will be transmitted to others. EM1000 series radios will be operating in an automatic "hands free" emergency transmission control mode for a total of 30 seconds. For the duration of the emergency alert, your radio will be locked into a transmitting mode and the other EM1000 radios in your group will be locked into a receiving mode to help ensure the receipt of your emergency message.

Note: Radios other than EM1000 series can receive the emergency alert signal but will not respond with adjusted volume settings, controlled transmission mode or unique alert tone. Users of other radios will hear a steady 8 second tone and the 22 second voice transmission.

The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency. Motorola is not responsible if there is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.

Built-in Flashlight
Press the flashlight button to turn the light on. The switch functions as a momentary control for the light.
Note: Turn off the flashlight when not in use to conserve battery power.

Keypad Lock
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:

1. Press and hold until displays.
2. When in lock mode, 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 until is no longer displayed.

Scanning Channels
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning ( basic and advanced ) to make your search more effective. The basic scan 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). The "Advanced Scan" mode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any code in use, and use that code value temporarily for that channel.
Priority is given to the "home channel," that is, the channel (and Interference Eliminator Code) your radio was set to when you start the scan. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more often than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond quickly to any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.

Weather Receiver

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

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

Channels and Frequencies

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