Turn the Radio On/Off
Turn the On-Off/Volume knob clockwise. You
will hear a beep and see the Transmit Light
flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on.
To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume
knob counterclockwise. You will hear a click
to indicate the radio is turned off.
Adjust the Volume
Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio
level while rotating On-Off/Volume knob.
Rotate knob clockwise to increase and coun-
terclockwise to decrease volume.
To Send/Receive Messages
Check channel activity by pressing Monitor
button. You will hear static if the channel is
clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is
talking on channel.
1.
To send messages, press Push-To-Talk and
speak into radio. (To maximize clarity, hold
radio 1 to 2 inches from mouth). Fig. M
2.
The Transmit Light will glow continuously
when sending messages.
3.
To listen for messages, release the Push-To-
Talk button.
• If you set the Channel Selector knob to the
“s” poisition (scan mode) and no activity is
detected, you will transmit on channel 1
when you press the Push-To-Talk button
Built-In VOX
The VOX (Voice Activated Transmission) fea-
ture allows hands-free operation of your
radio. The sound of your voice activates
transmission when the radio is used with a
Headset With Swivel Boom Mic or Earbud
With Inline Mic (models 50226/50256, sold
separately).
To Use VOX Feature
1.
Turn the radio off.
2.
Open Accessory Jack Cover and plug
accessory’s connector firmly into jack.
3.
Turn radio on and lower volume before
placing accessory on head or in ear.
Press Monitor button while rotating
Volume knob to adjust volume to a com-
fortable listening level.
4.
To transmit, speak into accessory micro-
phone. To receive, stop talking.
There will be a one second delay
between when you start or stop talking
and radio transmission.
Exit VOX Feature
1.
Press Push-To-Talk button once.
2.
To transmit, press Push-To-Talk button.
3.
To receive messages, release Push-To-Talk
button.
4.
To return to VOX mode, turn the radio off,
then on again.
Note:
The Accessory Jack Cover is not
detachable and should be closed when not
in use.
Scan
Scan allows you to monitor the radio’s
channels and code. When the radio detects
someone talking, it stops scanning and
locks in on the active channel. It allows you
to listen and talk back automatically to the
person transmitting without having to
switch channels.
Note:
To communicate in scan, your radio
must be set to the same code as the other
radio(s) in your group. If your radio is set to
a different code, the scan feature will not
detect channel activity in your group.
To Use Scan Feature
1.
Move the Channel Selector knob to the
“s” position (Fig. N). The radio will scan
the radio’s channels and code in
sequential order.
2.
When the radio detects someone talking,
you will hear the message.
3.
Press Push-To-Talk button to talk back on
the channel. If channel activity ceases,
the radio will return to scan mode after
three seconds.
4.
In scan, you will always transmit back
to the channel which last sent a mes-
sage.
Notes:
• In scan, after you receive a message, the
radio will remain on that channel for three
seconds before returning to scan mode.
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Accessories
There are many audio and carrying accesso-
ries (sold separately) available for TalkAbout
Distance radios. Receive incoming messages
in privacy with an Earbud. Whether it’s a Belt
Case, Fanny Pack or Waterproof Bag,
Motorola has a great carrying case for you!
For information, contact your place of pur-
chase or call Motorola at:
1-800-353-2729
FIG. N
FIG. M
Time-out Timer
The Time-out Timer feature prevents channel
congestion and helps extend battery life. The
radio will sound a warning tone if the Push-
To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous
seconds and will stop transmitting.
See page 13 for range information.