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FCC Licensing Information
GMRS radios require FCC licenses. www.fcc.gov

Installing batteries

1.
Install 3 "AA" batteries (may be rechargeable or recyclable batteries)
2.
Install the batteries according to the Positive (+) or Negative side of the
battery. (The top of the AA battery is positive).
3.
Replace the battery cover and turn the radio on by turning the knob on
the top of the radio to the right.
• Batteries should be removed if storing the radios for an extended period
Optional NiMH battery chargers can be purchased from Motorla

Talking and Listening

1.
When talking, press the Push to Talk (PTT) black button on the left
side of radio
2.
When finished talking, release the PTT button
3.
When the PTT button is released, a unique tone is transmitted to
announce someone is finished transmitting or has released the PTT
button.
4.
When talking, hold the radio 2-3 inches from your mouth and speak
directly into the radio.

Tips for talking on the radio during disasters

1. Call the person or group first and announce your name
I.E. Roble Leader, Roble Medical Group
I.E. Hey Susie, Mike calling
2. Keep the messages as short and specific as possible
a. Too much chatter takes up air time
3. Acknowledge the message received
a. Roble Leader, Roble Medical Group calling
b. Roble Medical Group, go to Roble Leader
c. Roble Leader, Roble Medical Group, we have 2 vicitms with leg
injuries
d. Roble Medical Group, Roble Leader copies you have 2 victims
with leg injuries

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  • Page 1 Motorola T5500 User Guide FCC Licensing Information GMRS radios require FCC licenses. www.fcc.gov Installing batteries Install 3 “AA” batteries (may be rechargeable or recyclable batteries) Install the batteries according to the Positive (+) or Negative side of the battery. (The top of the AA battery is positive).
  • Page 2 Selecting or Changing Channels Press the Menu key once to select a channel The big numbers in the center of the screen will flash Press the + button to move to a higher channel; Press the – button to move down to a lower channel When finished selecting a channel press the Menu five (5) more times until the screen stops flashing or wait 8 seconds without pressing the Menu button.
  • Page 3 GENERATOR INFORMATION Set-Up 1. READ the INSTRUCTIONS First as supplied by the manufacturer 2. Set up the wheels, the handle, and the ground wire 3. Add Synthetic 10-30W (30W oil can be used, but not below 40 degrees F.) oil to the engine (21 oz) – the yellow dipstick at the top of the crankcase locates the fill spout.
  • Page 4 POP-UP CANOPY It is best to set-up with two people. Take the canopy out of the bag or box. Take corners and walk out expanding the accordion folds as much as possible. Look for the black plastic bracket in the top corner that the corner bars will slide up.
  • Page 5 November 30 Exercise A radio test will be conducted on Channel 16-10 at 10:45 AM. We will start with a roll call of Council Districts 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8. 1. The first test is to evaluate direct radio-to-radio capabilities from each cache group to the top of City Hall.