Motorola MG160A Two-Way Radio User Manual
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1. Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions or d other acts which are not the fault of Motorola Solutions Inc or Giant International Ltd are excluded from coverage Use of Non Motorola branded Products and Accessories Defects or damage that result from the use of Non Motorola branded or certified Products Accessories or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage Unauthorized Service or Modification Defects or damages resulting from service testing adjustment installation maintenance alteration or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola Solutions Inc Giant International Ltd or its authorized service centers are excluded from coverage Altered Products Products or Accessories with a serial numbers or date tags that have been removed altered or obliterated b broken seals or that show evidence of tampering c mismatched board serial numbers or d nonconforming or non Motorola branded housings or parts are excluded from coverage Communication Services Defects damages or the failure of Products or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from coverage What Other Limitations Are There ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHAL2. AL LTD Authorized Repair Center To obtain service you must include a a copy of your receipt bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase b a written description of the problem c the name of your service provider if applicable d the name and location of the installation facility if applicable and most importantly e your address and telephone number Patent and Copyright Information Manufactured distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd official licensee for this product MOTOROLA MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings LLC and are used under license All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2013 Motorola Inc All rights reserved Exclusions Normal Wear and Tear Periodic maintenance repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage Batteries Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80 of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited warranty Abuse amp Misuse Defects or damage 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 extreme heat or food c use of the Products or
3. Canada RF exposure 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 one inch 2 5 cm from the body Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit our Web site at www motorolasolutions com talkabout 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 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 a
4. L BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OTHERWISE THE REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY OR FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another MG160 Series
5. MOTOROLA TALK ABOLT Two Way Radio User s Guide KEM ML37104 01B MG160 Series For More Information For further information you may call Motorola at 1 800 638 5119 U S or e mail us at support giantintl com or visit us on the Internet at www motorolasolutions com talkabout 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 e Transmit no more than 50 of the time e To receive calls release the PTT button e To transmit talk press the Push to Talk 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 compliance Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola two way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines e United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR part 2 sub part J e American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Ele
6. X Transmitting Keypad Lock RX Receiving V Volume Scan Getting Started Installing the Batteries Each radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries Installing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries 1 Turn the radio off 2 With the bottom of the radio facing you use a small screwdriver pen or similar tool as illustrated below to remove the cover 3 Insert the three AAA alkaline batteries with and polarity as shown inside 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Removing the Battery Cover Push pen inwards with small amount of pressure and raise slightly upwards Removing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries 1 Turn the radio off 2 With the back of the radio facing you remove the cover 3 Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out individually 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure Notes e Exercise care when removing the batteries Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove the batteries e Remove the alkaline batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip Hook the belt clip into the notch at the top of the radio and slide it down until it clicks into place To Remove Squeeze the release latch together and slide the clip up and away from the radio Turning Your Radio On and Off 1 To turn on press and hold unt
7. ashes 2 Press or and select a channel 3 Press or to confirm your selection Channels and Frequencies 2 625875 MHz GMsirRS FRS 3 628125 MHz amass FRS 462 6875 MHz GMRS FRS 462 6000 MHz GM 7 462 7125 MHz GMRS FRS 462 6250 MHz GM 467 5625 MHz FRS 462 6500 MHz GM 467 5875 MHz FRS 462 6750 MHz GM 10 467 6125 MHz 462 7000 MHz GM 467 6375 MHz 462 7250 MHz GM Transmitting Call Tones To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel as your radio press Note To receive the call tone radios that use Interference Eliminator Codes must be set to 0 Continued on back MG160 Series Special Features Low Battery Alert When the battery is empty the low battery icon will flash and the radio chirps periodically Talk Confirmation Tone Your radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting It is like saying Roger or Over to let others know you are finished talking Scan 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 Scan mode uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as you have set them To Start or Stop a scan 1 Briefly press the key The scan amp will appear in the display and the radio will begin to scroll through the channels 2 When the radio detect
8. ccordance 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 e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches 15 cm from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e Not carry the radio in the breast pocket Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place 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 e Give full attention to driving and to
9. ctronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 e Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE C95 1 1999 Edition e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 e 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 e Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 e ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No 303 of July 2 2002 e ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No 533 of September 10 2009 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 non Motorola approved accessories may exceed FCC Health
10. heres 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 batteries Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove the batteries 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 visit the FCC s Web site at wireless fcc gov uls index htm job home to source form 605 and 159 which includes all the instructions you
11. il a channel number appears and the radio beeps 2 To turn off press and hold until the display goes blank Setting the Volume 1 Press the to increase or to decrease the volume The volume level flashes and V displays 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 1 To talk press and hold A 2 When you are finished talking release n j 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 Note This radio does not have Interference Eliminator Codes To communicate with radios that use Interference Eliminator Codes the Interference Eliminator Code must be set to 0 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 Use this feature to see if there is anyone on the channel you have selected 1 Press and hold to check for the channel activity 2 When you finish listening release the button Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life the radio stops transmitting if you press n for 60 continuous seconds Selecting the Channel 1 With the radio on press The current channel fl
12. s channel activity it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission 3 To respond and talk to the person transmitting press within five seconds after the end of the transmission 4 The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds after the end of any received activity 5 To stop scanning briefly press the key Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings 1 Press and hold until amp displays 2 When in lock mode you can turn the radio on and off 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 Consumer Two Way Radio Products and Accessories purchased in the United States What Does this Warranty Cover Subject to the exclusions contained to the right Giant International Ltd warrants the Motorola branded consumer two way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service that it manufactures Products the Motorola branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures Accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 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 branded Products and Accessories manufactured by Giant International Ltd and purchased by consumers in
13. the United States which are accompanied by this written warranty Products Covered Length of Coverage Products and Accessories as One 1 year from the date of defined above unless otherwise purchase by the first consumer provided for below purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below Consumer Two Way Radio 1 Ninety 90 days from the Accessories date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product Products and Accessories The balance of the original that are Repaired or warranty or for ninety 90 Replaced days from the date returned to the consumer whichever is longer Who is covered This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser and is not transferable What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD do GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD at its option will at no charge repair replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or Accessories that does not conform to this warranty We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned refurbished pre owned or new Products Accessories or parts How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information To obtain service or information please call USA Two Way Radios 1 800 638 5119 support giantintl com For Accessories please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories at your expense to a GIANT INTERNATION
14. the road e Use hands free operation if available e Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require 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 atmosp
15. will need If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed or if you have questions please use the following contact information For mail service Call the FCC Forms Hotline For a fax Contact the If you have questions about Fax On Demand the FCC License system Call the FCC 1 202 418 0177 1 800 418 FORM 1 888 CALL FCC 3676 225 5322 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 You can find the label with the FCC ID in the battery compartment Note Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited Control Buttons Call Tone Keypad Lock Microphone 1 Volume Scroll High H Power Menu O Valje Soroll Speaker Display Screen Guide Numbers for Channel Call Tone i Low Battery Icon T
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