Motorola Talkabout T6400 User Manual

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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONviNote: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONviiDCharging Safety InstructionsBefore using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the:1

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONviii3. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.4. Neve

FCC Licensing Information1FCC Licensing InformationYour Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to

FCC Licensing Information2Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this

Getting Started3Getting Started Hi, I’m QuickStart and I’m going to help you get started! The Motorola Talkabout® T6400 radio is a durable two-way ra

Getting Started4Installing BatteriesYour radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery.Note: The radio keeps the

Getting Started5The battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have. It shows d (full), b (two-thirds full),

Getting Started6• Turn off the radio (see page 13) or place the NiMH battery in the charger adapter cover.• Plug in the charger.• At the contacts on t

Getting Started7CommPort™ Charging Dock (Included with Optional Accessory, part number 56319)The CommPort™ charging dock provides drop-in charging con

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Getting Started8• • Position the charger with the hook on the LED end over the left slot.• Snap the hook on the cord end into the right slot, clamping

Getting Started9Charging StatusThe LED charger indicates charging status when the charger is connected to the radio, the NiMH battery, or the CommPort

Getting Started10Basic Operation of Your RadioUse | to --• Tu r n p owe r on/offUse ~ to --• Scroll through mode selections• Return to two-way mode

Belt Clip11Belt Clip Check out the Accessory Brochure for other cool stuff available from Motorola.• Squeeze the top and bottom of the clip to

Belt Clip12Using your radio is easier than catching a wave!Turning On Your RadioPress To Display Then|The radio beeps and | flashes every three secon

Belt Clip13Your Radio’s DisplayTurning Off Your RadioTo turn off your radio, press and hold | until the radio beeps and the display goes blank.ModesYo

Backlight14Key SequenceAlmost everything you can do with your radio is done using the same basic key sequence! Use your radio’s mode and menu screens

Talk ing15TalkingBefore You Can TalkHave you ever tried to talk to someone who’s on a “different wavelength?” It’s not easy, is it? Well, you can’t ta

Talking16Your T6400 is compatible with both General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and Family Radio Service (FRS) channels. You can talk to FRS radios on

Talk ing17Radio VolumeCan we talk yet? Sure, but you should adjust the volume first. Press x or z until it’s just right. If you want to, sound your ca

ContentsSafety/General Information . . . iFCC License Information . . . . 1Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Installing Batteries . . . . .

Talking18Using AccessoriesMake sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Before you place an accessory o

Talk ing19Call Tone and Call DisplayDon’t you hate it when you miss a call? I mean it could be someone really important. A call you need to take right

Alerts20AlertsYou can determine how your radio will alert you when you’re receiving: vibrate, ring, or both. Your radio will notify you with your sele

Keeping Time21Keeping TimeYour radio has several features to help you keep track of time: stopwatch, alarm, and the clock display can be set as your s

Keeping Time22Setting the AlarmTo set the time the alarm will sound, select the TIME mode and the ALARMTME menu, and set the alarm time the same way y

Keeping Time23StopwatchIf you’re running laps, or just feel like you are, you can use the stopwatch to time yourself.Your stopwatch has a lap timer fu

Hands-Free Use (VOX)24Hands-Free Use (VOX)LOOK, NO HANDS!! Your radio has built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX), which allows you to transmit “ha

Privacy25PrivacyEavesdrop ReducerJust between you and me, there are many things we need to keep under wraps ...Your radio has the Eavesdrop Reducer fe

Privacy26QuieT6000™The QuieT6000™ function helps ensure uninterrupted communication between Motorola Talkabout T6000-series radios - it helps to preve

Advanced Two-Way27Advanced Two-WayLockLock only locks ysettings. You can turn off the menu lock by pressing yfor three seconds again. f disappears fro

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Advanced Two-Way28Channel ScanningBy using SCAN, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you.You do

Advanced Two-Way29Scan ListYou can select which channels are to be scanned by putting them in a list. To set your scan list after you turn on SCAN, se

Advanced Two-Way30Automatic Power Off You can program your radio to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity. This helps save battery l

Advanced Two-Way31ResetYou can reset your menu settings to the default settings by turning your radio off and then pressing |, {, and y at the same ti

Use and Care32 Use and CareIf the radio gets wet...Use a soft cloth moistened with soap and water to clean the exterior.Do not immerse in water.Do

Use and Care33Contact InformationRepairs Warranty Questions1-800-353-2729 (U.S.) 1-800-739-7834 (TTY)1-800-461-4575 (Canada)On the web, please refer t

Frequency and Code Charts34Frequency and Code ChartsThe charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are u

Frequency and Code Charts35T6400 Frequency ChartChannel DisplayTalkabout Distance ChannelChannelTypeFrequency(MHz)Power(Watts)12 FRS 467.6625 0.513 FR

Frequency and Code Charts36Carrier squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. The interference eliminator codes help minimize interference by

Troubleshooting37TroubleshootingNo PowerReposition or replace alkaline batteries.Recharge or replace NiMH battery.Message not transmittedMake sure { i

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

Troubleshooting38Others hear you but you can’t hear themIf others are using FRS radios, move closer together.When closer, use channels 8-14 to communi

Troubleshooting39Channel and/or code locked Make sure radio is unlocked. See page 27.Low batteries Replace alkaline batteries. Recharge or replace NiM

Motorola Limited Warranty40Motorola Limited WarrantyI. What this Warranty Covers • Products. Defects in materials and workmanship in wireless cellula

Motorola Limited Warranty41IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsAt no charge to you, we have the option to repair or replace the Products

Motorola Limited Warranty42You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola. You must ship the Products to us with freight, dutie

Motorola Limited Warranty43• Rechargeable batteries that: (a) are charged by other than the Motorola-approved battery charger specified for charging s

Motorola Limited Warranty44Flat-rate repair rates may apply to Products not covered by this warranty. To obtain information about Products needing rep

Motorola Limited Warranty45In no event shall Motorola be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purch

Motorola Limited Warranty46Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement that is based upon the combination

Motorola Limited Warranty47To obtain information on Motorola Personal Communications Products, including warranty service, accessories and optional Ex

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONii• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the

Motorola® Talkabout® T6400-Series Radio Quick Reference Card: Icons:b Battery metere Eavesdrop Reducer onfLock setgVOX onhChannel scan oniVibraCall® a

Standard Features STPWATCHTWO WAY TIME SETTINGSSET CHAN SET TIME SETQUIETSET CODE SETALARM SET VIBSETSCRAM ALARMTME SETROGERSET CALL SET DISP SETWRDN

Software Copyright NoticeThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in semiconduc

Export Law AssurancesEXPORT LAW ASSURANCES: This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Go

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• Up to 5-mile range*Range will vary based on terrain and conditions• 22 Channels including 8 GMRS7 GMRS/FRS (shared), and 7 FRS, each with 38 codes

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONiiiBody-worn OperationTo maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONivAIRCRAFTWhen instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accorda

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONvOther Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine