Motorola T7400R, User Manual

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Page 2: ...17 Monitor 17 Roger Beeps Talk Confirmation Tone 18 Button Beeps 18 T7400 Frequency and Code Charts 19 Changing your Radio s Settings 21 Setting the Channel 21 Setting the Interference Eliminator Code 21 Push To Talk Time Out Timer 22 Setting the Call Tone 22 Scanning 23 Advanced Scan 23 Hands free Use VOX iVOX 24 Setting the Sensitivity Level 25 Using Accessories 26 Ear piece with Push To Talk Mi...

Page 3: ...e general population uncontrolled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedure Transmit no more than 50 of the time To transmit talk press the Push to Talk PTT button To receive calls release the PTT button 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 complia...

Page 4: ...L ANNEX to Resolution No 303 of July 2 2002 Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz and Attachment to resolution 303 from July 2 2002 To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards...

Page 5: ... guidelines If you do not use one of the Motorola supplied or approved body worn 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 1 inc...

Page 6: ...s 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 Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches 15 cm ...

Page 7: ...e While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive Always obey them When using your radio while driving please Give full attention to driving and to the road Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a ...

Page 8: ...ow 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 nor mally 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 t...

Page 9: ...ain or snow 2 Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way 3 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit If the plug will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock 4 To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug pull ...

Page 10: ... 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 condition The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet 9 The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged c...

Page 11: ...dio 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 sem...

Page 12: ... that your radio has available for approximately one second Keypad Lock Hi Lo Power Battery Meter Quick Talk Weather Channel Indicator Scan Talk Confirmation Interference Eliminator Code Vibra Call VOX Hands free use with or without accessories Installing Batteries Some radio packages include a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery or you may use 4 AA Alkaline batteries If you would like ...

Page 13: ...nd the charge contacts are facing the bottom of the radio Insert the top of the battery into the radio and push the battery up and into the battery compartment to fit tightly into place Slide and snap the cover back into place AA Alkaline Batteries Installation Your radio also uses 4 AA alkaline batteries These cells provide 22 hours of radio use Based upon 5 5 90 duty cycle Push the Ribbed Latch ...

Page 14: ...able battery When the battery meter flashes the radio chirps after releasing and every 5 minutes Battery Life The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two way Use for Alkaline and NiMH batteries Battery Type Two way Use AA Alkaline High Capacity 22 Hours Motorola NiMH Battery pack 13 Hours Two way Use is defined as 90 standby time 5 talk time and 5 receive time Note Use of Sca...

Page 15: ...ssible then stop To charge the battery place the radio into Drop In Charging Tray with the front of the radio facing toward you Note The battery can be charged while inside the radio or separately The battery s silver contacts must face down and the Motorola Logo must face the front of Charger The light on the Plug in Charger will glow continuously when radio battery is inserted Note Allow up to 1...

Page 16: ...f and Adjust volume Use and to scroll through menu settings Change Channels Use to Turn Scan On Off Use to Scroll through menus Lock the keypad when held down not in menu Microphone Indicator Light Use to Talk Exit a menu Use to Transmit call tone Speaker Control Buttons ...

Page 17: ...to three inches away from the microphone When you re finished talking release While transmitting the red indicator light located above the display glows Talk Range Optimal Range Flat open areas Outdoor Medium Range Buildings or trees Outdoor Also near residential buildings Minimal Range Dense foliage or mountains Outdoor Also inside some buildings Indoor ...

Page 18: ...id accidentally changing radio operation press for three seconds Now you will see The Lock Feature locks and and Scan functions When the keypad is locked you can still adjust the volume transmit send a Call Tone and monitor Long Press To unlock press for three seconds Monitor allows you to listen to all activity on a Channel to tell whether the Channel is currently in use can also help you determi...

Page 19: ...whenever you release you let your friends know you have finished talking by transmitting a Roger Beep tone Roger Beeps will be disabled as the Default Setting Note To toggle the Talk Confirmation Tone feature turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding Button Beeps Every time you press a button on the front of your radio it beeps unless you turn Button Beeps Off To turn Button ...

Page 20: ... 6625 FRS 5 GMRS Interstitial 5 6 0 99 462 6875 2 462 6875 FRS 6 GMRS Interstitial 6 7 0 99 462 7125 2 462 7125 FRS 7 GMRS Interstitial 7 8 0 99 467 5625 0 5 467 5625 FRS 8 9 0 99 467 5875 0 5 467 5875 FRS 9 10 0 99 467 6125 0 5 467 6125 FRS 10 11 0 99 467 6375 0 5 467 6375 FRS 11 12 0 99 467 6625 0 5 467 6625 FRS 12 13 0 99 467 6875 0 5 467 6875 FRS 13 14 0 99 467 7125 0 5 467 7125 FRS 14 15 0 99...

Page 21: ...S Primary 7 22 0 99 462 7250 2 462 7250 GMRS Primary 8 WX1 162 550 WX5 162 450 WX2 162 400 WX6 162 500 WX3 162 475 WX7 162 525 WX4 163 425 WX8 162 275 T7400 Code Channel Display Transmit Transmit Receive Frequency Power Frequency Description MHz Watts MHz Weather Channels and Frequencies Weather Frequency Weather Frequency Channel MHz Channel MHz ...

Page 22: ...ight above the display flashes every second when the Channel is in use Setting the Interference Eliminator Code 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 interfere...

Page 23: ...he radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds Setting the Call Tone Your radio can transmit different individual call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert the group that you want to talk to them There are ten distinct individual call tones to choose from and you can also turn Call Tones Off by selecting Call Tone Once selecte...

Page 24: ...begins to scroll through Channels When the radio detects channel activity it stops on that channel and displays its Channel and Code You can talk to the person s transmitting without having to switch Channels by pressing To stop scanning briefly press If you press while the radio is scanning the radio will transmit on the Channel which was selected before you activated Scan If no transmission occu...

Page 25: ...e is a short delay between when you start talking and when the radio transmits To order accessories please contact the point of purchase Handsfree Use Without Accessories iVox You can use the iVox feature to transmit handsfree without the need for any voice 2 seconds This will temporarily remove the undesired Channel from being scanned To restore the deleted Channel turn Scan Off by pressing then ...

Page 26: ...tting Select Sensitivity Level of or by using or High Sensitivity for quiet environments Medium Sensitivity for most environments Low Sensitivity for noisy environments Note There is a short delay between when you start talking and the radio transmits activation VOX accessories Once iVOX is turned on the radio detects your voice and transmits when you speak 1 Turn the radio off 2 Turn the radio on...

Page 27: ...essories please contact the point of purchase Ear piece with Push To Talk Microphone Discreet lightweight ear piece with hand operated lapel or collar mounted microphone It allows clear communication without disturbance or interference Ear piece with Boom Microphone Discreet lightweight ear piece which fits comfortably around the ear while boom microphone allows for remote radio placement and is V...

Page 28: ...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 nws noaa gov nwr in the US or www msc smc ec gc ca cd factsheets wxradio in Canada to view the appropriate transmitter for your area The use of the NOAA logo does not provid...

Page 29: ... the Weather Alert 1 After turning weather reception on press twice A displays 2 Press or to select Y ON If you activate Weather Alert and return to two way mode will display 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...

Page 30: ... Use and Care If the radio gets wet Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior Do not immerse in water Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions Turn it off and remove batteries Dry with soft cloth Do not use until completely dry ...

Page 31: ...d as you transmit Reposition replace or recharge batteries Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set Shared Channel or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use try another Steel and or concrete structures heavy foliage use in buildings or vehicles decrease range Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range Ch...

Page 32: ...ock by pressing for three seconds Recharge or replace NiMH battery Replace AA batteries Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life Feature not set and On You can also increase the Sensitivity Level Please refer to Setting Sensitivity Level on page 20 Confirm radios have the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings Make sure is NOT being pressed while trying to listen Repositi...

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Page 34: ...ship 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 Products Accessories and Software purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada which are accompanied by this written warranty Products Covered A Products as defined above unless otherwise provided for below Length of Coverage A One ...

Page 35: ...for ninety 90 days from the date returned to the consumer whichever is longer Exclusions Abuse Misuse Defects or dam age 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 extrem...

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Page 41: ...X Voice activation lets you talk handsfree with or without optional accessories 8 Weather Channels Receive NOAA weather bulletins Weather radio service may not be available in all areas Check with your local weather office for details or visit www nws noaa gov nwr in the US or www msc smc ec gc ca cd factsheets wxradio in Canada Use of the NOAA or Weatheradio logo does not provide endorsement or i...