Motorola TWO WAY RADIO User's Guide

VL50Two-Way Radio User GuideMOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and Radius areregistered in the Use Patent & Trademark Office.All other product or serv

Radio Controls8Radio Controls020976oUse P to:Turn radio on/offAdjust radio volumeUse B to:Transmit call toneUse Push to Talk to:TalkExit a menuUse S t

Getting Started9Getting StartedInstalling the Swivel Belt Holster 1. Slide the bottom of the radio into the holster until it snaps into place.2. To re

Getting Started10Installing the BatteriesYour radio uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery or 3 AAA alkaline batteries with the 56564 AAA Ba

Getting Started11Charging the BatteryUse only the charger supplied with the radio, or other VL50 radio power accessories. For optimum battery life, do

Getting Started12Using the 56531 Multi-Unit ChargerThe Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in charging of up to 6 radios or batteries. Batteries can

Getting Started13Charging Status LEDsOn the drop-in charger, the radio and battery charging pockets have their own LEDs.On the MUC, each of the 6 char

Getting Started14Turning Your Radio On and OffSee page 8 for a basic radio diagram.Tur n P clockwise to turn the radio on, and counterclockwise to tur

Getting Started15Adjusting the VolumeTu rn P clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.Note: Do not hold the radi

Talking and Receiving16Talking and ReceivingBasic Radio Operation1. Press and hold T to check for channel activity. If you hear static, the channel is

Talking and Receiving17Talk RangeHandsfree Use (VOX)The VL50 radio can operate handsfree when used with compatible voice activation (VOX) accessories.

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Talking and Receiving18With Compatible VOX Accessories1. Turn the radio off.2. Open the accessory cover.3. Plug the audio accessory firmly into the

Talking and Receiving19Setting the VOX SensitivityYou can adjust the sensitivity of your radio’s accessory or microphone during VOX operation to suit

Talking and Receiving20ScanningYou can scan up to 4 channels and frequencies. When the radio detects activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the a

Programming Mode21Programming ModeProgramming mode allows you to change the following settings on your radio:• Channel• Frequency• Interference elimin

Programming Mode22Factory Default SettingsYour radio is programmed at the factory to the following settings: To restore the factory settings, turn the

Programming Mode23Entering Programming ModePress and hold Push to Talk and T for 3 seconds while turning the radio on. The radio beeps and displays k,

Programming Mode24Programming the Interference Eliminator CodeThe interference eliminator code helps minimize interference by providing code combinati

Programming Mode25The VibraCall® feature is an additional call tone option that makes the VL50 radio vibrate briefly when it receives if you have not

Programming Mode26Programming Microphone GainYou can adjust the microphone sensitivity to suit different users or operating environments.1. In program

Cloning Radio Settings27Cloning Radio SettingsYou can copy VL50 radio settings from one radio (the source) to a second radio using the 56531 Multi-Uni

1ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2FCC Licensing Information . .

Advanced Features28Advanced FeaturesYou can set the following features by pressing and holding additional buttons while turning the radio on. To Do Th

Advanced Features29Restore Factory DefaultsReturns radio to its original factory settings.Push to Talk S---To Do ThisPress This Button While Turning t

Troubleshooting30Troubleshooting Symptom Try This:No PowerRecharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Reposition or replace Alkaline batteries.Message not tr

Troubleshooting31Limited talk rangeSteel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings, or vehicles decrease range (see page 17). Check for cle

Troubleshooting32Charger light does not come onReinsert radio and/or battery.Clean battery and/or charger contacts.Verify that the charging pin on the

Use and Care33Use and CareIf the radio is submerged in water...Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior.Do not immerse in water.Do not use alcohol

Frequencies and Bandwidths34Frequencies and BandwidthsThese charts provide frequency information and are useful when using Motorola VL50 radios with o

Frequencies and Bandwidths3521 462.8625 12.5 35 461.2875 12.522 462.8875 12.536 461.3125 12.523 462.9125 12.537 4

Frequencies and Bandwidths3649 464.5625 12.5 53 466.1125 12.550 466.0375 12.554 466.1375 12.551 466.0625 12.555 466.1625 12.552 466.0875 12.556 466.18

Frequencies and Bandwidths37Interference Eliminator CodesCarrier Squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. Display NumberCode (Hz) Display N

Introduction2Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Motorola VL50 Radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 75 plus years of experience as a world

Frequencies and Bandwidths38Digital Interference Eliminator Codes Display NumberDigital CodeDisplay NumberDigital CodeDisplay NumberDigital Code39 023

Frequencies and Bandwidths3984 346 97 465 110 63285 351 98 466 111 65486 364 99 503 112 66287 365 100 506 113 66488 371 101 516 114 70389 411 102 532

Spirit GT Series Programming40Spirit GT Series ProgrammingThe VL50 radio platform is designed to replace the Spirit GT Series radio. The first eight f

Limited Warranty41Limited Warrantyfor Motorola Personal Communications Products Purchased in the United States and CanadaWarrantyI. What This Warrant

Limited Warranty42III. Who is CoveredThis warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only.IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsAt no

Limited Warranty43You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola. You must ship the Products to us with freight, duties and ins

Limited Warranty44•Rechargeable batteries that: (a) are charged by other than the Motorola-approved battery charger specified for charging such batter

Limited Warranty45Flat-rate repair rates may apply to Products not covered by this warranty. To obtain information about Products needing repairs that

Limited Warranty46VIII. Patent and Software ProvisionsAt Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded

Limited Warranty47Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola and other third party software providers certain exclusive right

Introduction3 For product-related questions, please call:1-800-927-2744 in the USA1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)VL50intro.fm Page 3 Tuesday, Fe

Accessories48AccessoriesAudio Accessories56517 Earpiece with In-line PTT Microphone56518 Earpiece with Boom MicrophoneBDN6774 Earpiece with Microphone

VL50 Radio Programming Quick Reference To enter programming mode, press and hold Push to Talk andQfor 3 seconds while turning the radio on. The radio

VL50 Radio Programming Quick ReferenceSet a Call TonePress S until E display.s Press[ or ] to select1, 2, or 3 for audible call tones, 4 for VibraCal

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VL50Commercial SeriesTwo-Way Radio User GuideMOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and Radius areregistered in the Use Patent & Trademark Office.All othe

FCC Licensing Information4FCC Licensing InformationThe Motorola VL50 two-way radio operates on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Com

FCC Licensing Information5maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance6Product Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!This radio is restricted to occupational use only to sati

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance74. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting t