Motorola 6880906Z72-O Operator's Manual

Motorola 6880906Z72-O Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 F C C L i c e n s i n g I n f o r m a t i o n Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T a b l e O f C o n t e n t s Radio Diagram Removing Battery Door Installing the NiMH Battery Charging the NiMH Battery Battery Meter Low Battery Alert Using Radio with Holster Spirit GT Radio Frequencies Interference Eliminator Codes Bands Turning the Radio On...
  • Page 4: Radio Diagram

    Y o u r N e w R a d i o Congratulations on your purchase of the Spirit GT Business Radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 70 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. With proper care and use, your Motorola radio should give you years of reliable communication.
  • Page 5: Menu Button

    Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly operate the radio before use. FCC License required. Antenna (Not removable) Scroll Button Changes radio settings. Used for frequency and code verification. Menu Button Changes function mode. Push-To-Talk Button Used to transmit messages.
  • Page 6: Removing Battery Door

    N i M H B a t t e r y Your Spirit GT radio operates on a N ick el M et al Hy dr ide (N iM H) rechargeable battery. The NiMH rechargeable battery will provide up to 9 hours of operation with normal use.
  • Page 7: Installing The Nimh Battery

    1. Remove battery door. Figures 2-4. 2. Insert NiMH battery so that the contact sides are down (see note below). Figure 5. 3. Replace the NiMH battery door by posi- tioning it halfway up the radio body. Figure 6. 4. Push battery door up until secure. Stop Sign: The NiMH battery has a stop sign symbol to remind you to turn the battery over and align holes with pegs before...
  • Page 8: Charging The Nimh Battery

    To get maximum use from the battery, charge it for at least five hours before you use it fo r the first time. After initial charging, battery will fully charge in about three hours. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Plug charger into an AC wall outlet. Figure 8.
  • Page 9: Battery Meter

    As power is used, the bars will disappear. Figure 10. Note: To ensure proper functioning of the battery meter use only the Motorola NiMH rechargeable battery included with your radio. L o w B a t t e r y A l e r t When the battery is low, the radio will beep: •...
  • Page 10: Using Radio With Holster

    B e l t H o l s t e r Spirit GT radios come with a belt holster. 1. Position the base of the radio in bottom of holster. 2. Push the radio towards the holster until it latches into place. Figure 11. 3.
  • Page 11: Spirit Gt Radio Frequencies

    The Spirit GT and Spirit GT+ radios operate on 12.5 kHz channel spacing and may not have optimal sound quality when used with radios operating on 25 kHz channel spacing. If you have any questions, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-448-6686.
  • Page 12: Turning The Radio On

    O p e r a t i o n 1. Turn the On-Off/Volume Knob clock- wise. You will hear a beep and see the LED Indicator Light flash momentarily to indicate the radio is on. 2. To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Vol- ume knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 13: Call And Alert Tones

    C a l l a n d A l e r t T o n e s The four Call Tones on the Spirit GT radios are used to alert other radio users of an incoming transmission on the same frequency and code. They are set at a fixed minimum volume level, but Call Tones become louder as volume increases.
  • Page 14: Spirit Gt+ Only

    P r o g r a m m i n g Use the Scroll button to select channel 1 or 2. P r o g r a m m i n g t h e S p i r i t G T + r a d i o i s a t w o s t e p p r o c e s s : 1.
  • Page 15: Programming The Code

    P r o g r a m m i n g C o n t . P r o g r a m m i n g t h e C o d e : 1. Press and hold down the Push-To-Talk button while turning the radio on, wait for approximately 5 seconds then release the Push-To-Talk button.
  • Page 16: Display Light

    S p i r i t G T F e a t u r e s ' L V S O D \ / L J K W Spirit GT radios have a backlit display which comes on when you first turn on the radio.
  • Page 17: Lock

    S p i r i t G T F e a t u r e s / R F N Lock allows you to disable the Scroll, Menu, and Scan (Spirit GT+ only) buttons so that the radio settings cannot be changed acciden- tally.
  • Page 18: Channel Scan-Spirit Gt+ Only

    S p i r i t G T + F e a t u r e s & K D Q Q H O 6 F D Q Scan allows you to monitor frequencies and codes of other transmitting radios. When the radio detects frequency activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the active frequency and code.
  • Page 19: Enabling Vox

    H a n d s F r e e U s e Spirit GT radios have built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound of your voice activates transmission when the radio is used with a VOX accessory (sold separately). &...
  • Page 20: Setting Vox Sensitivity

    9 2 ; 6 H Q V L W L Y L W \ Spirit GT radios allow you to adjust the VOX sensitivity of the radio to compensate for varying levels of background noise. S e t t i n g V O X S e n s i t i v i t y : 1.
  • Page 21: Accessories

    The right accessory can enhance produc- tivity and can help you increase customer satisfaction. For information, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola at:               &...
  • Page 22: Talk Range

    7 D O N 5 D Q J H Spirit GT radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. It is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart because of heavy interference. Talk range depends on the terrain.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    7 U R X E O H V K R R W L Q J No Power Message Not Trans- mitted Message Not Received Hearing Other Noise or Conversation on a Channel Limited Talk Range Recharge or replace NiMH battery. Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is com- pletely pressed as you transmit, LED should glow continuously.
  • Page 24 Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services at:               Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart.
  • Page 25: Cautions And Warnings

    ( [ S R V X U H 7 R 5 D G L R ) U H T X H Q F \ ( Q H U J \ The design of your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) elec-...
  • Page 26 Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. These radios are not Instrinsically Safe. If you need an Instrinsically Safe radio, contact Motorola at 1-888-567-7347. Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.
  • Page 27 & K D U J L Q J 6 D I H W \ , Q V W U X F W L R Q V SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on, •...
  • Page 28 7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 8. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
  • Page 29: Frequency Chart

    Spirit GT Code Note: Code ( ) disables Interference Eliminator Codes. This allows you to monitor all activity on the frequency you are using. For Spirit GT compatibility information with other Motorola two-way radios, please call 1-800-448-6686. Frequency Frequency Frequency...
  • Page 30: One Year Limited Warranty

    Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.
  • Page 31 MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attribut- able to any such claim , but such defense and payments are conditioned on the follow ing: a) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;...
  • Page 32 7 K H 0 R W R U R O D H T X L S P H Q W G H V F U L E H G L Q W K L V P D Q X D O P D \ L Q F O X G H F R S \ U L J K W H G 0 R W R U R O D F R P S X W H U S U R J U D P V V W R U H G L Q V H P L F R Q G X F W R U P H P R U L H V R U R W K H U P H G L D  / D Z V L Q W K H 8 Q L W H G 6 W D W H V D Q G R W K H U F R X Q W U L H V S U H V H U Y H I R U 0 R W R U R O D F H U W D L Q H [ F O X V L Y H U L J K W V I R U F R S \ U L J K W H G F R P S X W H U S U R J U D P V L Q F O X G L Q J W K H H [ F O X V L Y H U L J K W W R F R S \ R U U H S U R G X F H L Q...
  • Page 33: Specifications

    ' H V F U L S W L R Q Channels Operating Frequency Talk Range Power Source Battery Life (talk time) Nom RF Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Voltage 6 S H F V 1 or 2 UHF-464.5000 to 467.9250 MHz Up to 4 miles NiMH Rechargeable Battery 9 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle)*...
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