Motorola T7200 User Manual

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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION5Hearing AidsSome digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you m

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION6• POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERESTurn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphe

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION7•BATTERIESAll batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as j

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION88. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress

9FCC Licensing InformationFCC FCC Licensing InformationYour Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subje

FCC Licensing Information10FCCChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate

11Getting StartedGetting StartedTurning On/Off Your RadioA Diagram of your New T7000-Series Radio and its Functions is on page 18. Note: The red indi

Getting Started12Diagram of Your Radio’s DisplayScanKeypad LockEavesdrop Reducer/Scramble (T7200 only)Signal StrengthInterference Eliminator CodeWeath

13Getting StartedInstalling BatteriesSome radio packages include a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery (NTN8971 or NNTN4190), or you may

Getting Started14AA Alkaline Batteries InstallationYour radio also uses 4 AA alkaline batteries. These cells provide 22 hours of radio use; Based upon

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15Getting StartedChargingThe NiMH Battery with Plug-in Charger Part No. NNTN4078• Make sure NiMH battery (Motorola part numbers NNTN8971 or NNTN4190)

Getting Started16With Standard Drop-In Charging TrayNote: Allow up to 10 hours for the battery to reach full charge. The Drop-In Charging Tray can b

17Getting StartedWith Rapid Drop-In Charging TrayNote: Allow up to 2 hours for the battery to reach full charge.The Rapid Charger is packaged as an A

Getting Started18Diagram of Your New Talkabout T7000 Series Radio and its Functions Indicator Light Use M to Ta l k Exit a me

19Operating Your T7000-Series RadioOperating Your T7000-Series RadioNote: The microphone is located on the front of your radio, please refer to the d

Operating Your T7000-Series Radio20Changing Your Radio’s Settings through Button CombinationsNote: The following table lists the functions you can se

21Operating Your T7000-Series RadioAccessing the BacklightYour radio has a Backlight that turns On automatically any time you press a front button. Th

Operating Your T7000-Series Radio22Note: Obstacles that block the signal path affect the strength of the incoming signal.“Roger” Beeps/Talk Confirmat

23Changing your Radio’s Settings\Changing your Radio’s SettingsSetting the Channel• Turn radio On.• Press [ or ] to select Channel.Note: The red indi

Changing your Radio’s Settings24\Setting Eavesdrop Reducer (T7200 Only)Your radio has the Eavesdrop Reducer feature, a scramble code that makes your t

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25Changing your Radio’s Settings\Microphone GainThe sensitivity of your radio’s microphone can be adjusted to fit different users or operating environ

Changing your Radio’s Settings26\Note: There is a short delay between when you start talking and the radio transmits. To order accessories, please re

27Changing your Radio’s Settings\ScanningBy using J, you can monitor Channels and Codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you. M

Changing your Radio’s Settings28\Scan Nuisance DeleteIf Scan continuously stops on an undesired Channel, briefly press [ . This will temporarily remov

29Changing your Radio’s SettingsBattery MeterThe battery meter located in the upper left corner of the display indicates how much battery power you ha

Changing your Radio’s Settings30\Menu FunctionsRadioModelPress ToT7100 [ or ] one time Change the Channel. Please refer to page 23.\ one time Change t

31Changing your Radio’s Settings\T7200 [ or ] one time Change the Channel. Please refer to page 23. Can scroll through Repeater Channels after basic p

Changing your Radio’s Settings32\T7200\ five timesSelect Y (yes) or n (no) for each Channel you want to keep or delete from your Scan List. Please ref

33Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features (T7100 and T7200)Selecting BandwidthAll Channels on your T7100 and/or T7200 GMRS radios are set to 12.5 kHz out o

Advanced Features34To return to 12.5 kHz bandwidth:• Turn your radio Off.• Turn your radio back On while pressing M and J.• A single power-up chirp w

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35Advanced FeaturesTo disable Repeater Channels:• Turn your Radio Off.• Turn your radio back On while you press and hold the M and B for 3 seconds.A s

Advanced Features36• The Interference Eliminator Code assigned to the Repeater Channel selected will show for two seconds until x replaces it.• Press

37Advanced FeaturesWeather (T7200)You can’t change the weather, but you can be prepared for it when you take your Motorola Talkabout T7200 radio with

Advanced Features38Setting the Weather ChannelYour radio receives eight frequencies. See the Weather Frequency Chart on page 43. for a complete list.

39Using AccessoriesUsing AccessoriesMake sure the radio is turned Off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Before you place an a

Using Accessories40Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone Comfortable, lightweight headset that is VOX/Hands-free compatible.EarbudDiscreet, lightweight

41Use and CareUse and CareIf the radio gets wet...Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior.Do not immerse in water.Do not use alcohol or cleaning s

Frequency and Code Charts42Frequency and Code ChartsThe charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are u

43Frequency and Code ChartsT7100 ChannelT7200 ChannelCodeDisplayTransmit Frequency(MHz)TransmitPower (Watts)Receive Frequency(MHz)Description19 19 0-3

Frequency and Code Charts44Carrier squelch (0) disables Interference Eliminator Codes. This allows you to monitor all activity on the Channel you are

ContentsContents4ContentsSafety and General Information . . . . 1FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . 9Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . .

45TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Try This:No powerReposition or replace Alkaline batteries.Recharge or replace NiMH battery.Message not transmi

Troubleshooting46Message not receivedConfirm radios have the same Channel and Interference Eliminator Code settings.Make sure M is NOT being pressed w

47TroubleshootingAudio sounds muffled/excessively soft or distorted/excessively loud.Check with the person you are talking to and make sure your bandw

Motorola Limited Warranty48Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Personal Communications Products and Accessories Purchased in the United States and Cana

49Motorola Limited Warranty• 90-Day Warranty Exception. The warranty is for 90 days for: (a) any software tangibly embodied in media or (b) any access

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51Motorola Limited WarrantyFor Products we ask you ship to us, we will ship repaired or replacement Products at our expense for the freight and insura

Motorola Limited Warranty52• Defects or damage that result from: (a) use of the Products in a manner that is not normal or customary; (b) improper ope

53Motorola Limited WarrantyNo warranty is made as to coverage, availability, or grade of service provided by the Products, whether through a service p

Motorola Limited Warranty54using the Products; replace or modify them so that they become non-infringing; or grant you a credit for such Products, as

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION1SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONREAD THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING Y

55Motorola Limited WarrantyUSA CanadaCellular 1-800-331-6456 All Products 1-800-461-4575Paging 1-800-548-9954 TTY (Text Telephone) FRS Radios 1-800

Motorola Limited Warranty56Software Copyright NoticeThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third party so

57Motorola Limited WarrantyExport Law AssurancesThis product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. Th

Talkabout T7100/T7200 Quick Reference FunctionAppearanceChannel Use [ or ] for 1 through 22.Interference Eliminator CodeUse [ or ] for 0 through 38

Talkabout T7100/T7200 Quick ReferenceWeather Mode (T7200 Only)Talkabout T7000 Series Controls.P• Tur n p owe r On/Off• Adjust VolumeM• Talk on the ra

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• Up to 5-mile *Range*Range will vary based on terrain and conditions.• 22 Channels (8 GMRS + 14 FRS), each with 38 Interference Eliminator codes GM

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION2• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992• I

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION3Two-way Radio OperationWhen using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION4• FACILITIESTo avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility w