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Contr

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tons - Model

T5509

Control Buttons - Model T5509

10

Use to:

• Select menu options

• Exit the menu (when

pressed while in a
menu)

• Lock and unlock the

keypad (when held
down and not in a
menu)

Accessory Jack

Use

to:

• Scan

Use

and

to:

• Scroll through menus

Microphone

Use

to:

• Turn radio on/off

• Adjust volume

LED Indicator Light

Use

to:

• Talk

• Save a setting

Use

to:

• Transmit call tone

Removeable front cover

Speaker

Summary of Contents for TALKABOUT T5509

Page 1: ...UHF CB Recreational Two Way Radio User s Guide Model T5509 KEM PK10668 ...

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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 toTalk 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 complian...

Page 4: ... 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 inch 2 5 cm fr...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...in 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 improp er condition can result in a risk of electric shock 4 To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug pull ...

Page 7: ...when pressed while in a menu Lock and unlock the keypad when held down and not in a menu Accessory Jack Use to Scan Use and to Scroll through menus Microphone Use to Turn radio on off Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to Talk Save a setting Use to Transmit call tone Removeable front cover Speaker ...

Page 8: ... 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 1 Turn the radio off and remove the battery cover 2 Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 3 Insert the NiMh battery pack so the metal contacts on the side ...

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Page 10: ...o 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 Checking the Channel Before Transmitting Your radio has multiple channels shared on a take turns basis For uninterrupted communication do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on it To check for activity on a channel b...

Page 11: ...ill display Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life the radio emits a continu ous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds 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 ...

Page 12: ...m that you want to talk To set a call tone 1 With the radio on press 3 times The current call tone setting flashes and displays 2 Press or to change and hear the call tone 3 Press or to set the new call tone To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio press Notes TheT5509 model has 10 call tones Setting the call tone to disables...

Page 13: ...ice to pass through the QT 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 transmis sions received on the selected channel and code will pass through the QT noise filter Note Channel 5 and 35 do not have the QT feature 22 ...

Page 14: ...peak 1 Turn the radio off 2 Turn the radio on while pressing displays 3 To temporarily disable iVox press flashes intermittently 4 To turn off iVox turn the radio off Setting the Sensitivity Level 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 displays 2 Press or to select t...

Page 15: ...trade dress are owned by Motorola Inc and are used under license from Motorola Inc Please contact Giant International Ltd at 800 638 5119 for questions comments warranty support or service related to this product MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U S Patent Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2005 26 ...

Page 16: ...4 Breakage or damage to aerials unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship 5 Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection and testing to verify any warranty claim 6 Defects or damage due to range 7 Defects or damage due to moisture liquid or spills 8 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts...

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