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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Computer Software Copyrights. . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Safety and RF Exposure
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parts of the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional Enhanced Keypad Microphone
(RMN5029) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On/Off/Volume Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seven Segment Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Channel Selector Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button. . . . . . . . . . . 12
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use with Enhanced Keypad Microphone
(RMN5029) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Indicator Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Improved Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Companding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Turning the Radio On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Selecting a Radio Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
VOX Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selective Radio Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Repeater or Talkaround Mode . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting Tight or Normal Squelch. . . . . . . . . .20
Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Receiving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setting Local or Distance Mode . . . . . . . . . .20
Sending DTMF Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Starting or Stopping Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Talkback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Deleting a Nuisance Channel. . . . . . . . . . . .24
Restoring a Channel to the Scan List . . .24
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CONTENTS
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Alarm and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Public Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Data - CES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COPYRIGHTS
The Motorola products described in this
manual may include copyrighted Motorola
computer programs stored in semiconductor
memories or other media. Laws in the United
States and other countries preserve for
Motorola certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted computer programs including, but
not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or
reproduce in any form the copyrighted
computer program. Accordingly, any
copyrighted Motorola computer programs
contained in the Motorola products described
in this manual may not be copied, reproduced,
modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in
any manner without the express written
permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the
purchase of Motorola products shall not be
deemed to grant either directly or by
implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license
under the copyrights, patents or patent
applications of Motorola, except for the normal
non-exclusive license to use that arises by
operation of law in the sale of a product.
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SAFETY AND
WARRANTY
SAFETY AND WARRANTY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF
EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use
only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure
requirements. Before using this product, read
the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety
and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your
radio (Motorola Publication part number
68P81095C99) to ensure compliance with RF
energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas,
batteries, and other accessories, visit the
following web site which lists approved
accessories: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/
index.shtml.
Before using this product, read
the operating instructions for safe
usage contained in the Product
Safety and RF Exposure booklet
enclosed with your radio.
!
C a u t i o n
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SAFETY AND
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS
I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND
FOR HOW LONG:
MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the
MOTOROLA manufactured Communication
Products listed below (“Product”) against defects
in material and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of time from the date of
purchase as scheduled below:
EM200 Mobile Units Two (2) Years
Product Accessories One (1) Year
Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either
repair the Product (with new or reconditioned
parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned
Product), or refund the purchase price of the
Product during the warranty period provided it is
returned in accordance with the terms of this
warranty. Replaced parts or boards are
warranted for the balance of the original
applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of
Product shall become the property of
MOTOROLA.
This express limited warranty is extended by
MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser
only and is not assignable or transferable to any
other party. This is the complete warranty for the
Product manufactured by MOTOROLA.
MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability
for additions or modifications to this warranty
unless made in writing and signed by an officer
of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate
agreement between MOTOROLA and the
original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does
not warrant the installation, maintenance or
service of the 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.
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II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
This warranty sets forth the full extent of
MOTOROLA's responsibilities regarding the
Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the
purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the
exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN
EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF
TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR
OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH
PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY
BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT
APPLY.
This warranty gives specific legal rights, and
there may be other rights which may vary from
state to state.
IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the
date of purchase and Product item serial number)
in order to receive warranty service and, also,
deliver or send the Product item, transportation
and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty
service location. Warranty service will be
provided by Motorola through one of its
authorized warranty service locations. If you first
contact the company which sold you the Product
(e.g., dealer or communication service provider),
it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service.
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V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER:
A Defects or damage resulting from use of the
Product in other than its normal and
customary manner.
B Defects or damage from misuse, accident,
water, or neglect.
C Defects or damage from improper testing,
operation, maintenance, installation,
alteration, modification, or adjustment.
D Breakage or damage to antennas unless
caused directly by defects in material
workmanship.
E A Product subjected to unauthorized
Product modifications, disassemblies or
repairs (including, without limitation, the
addition to the Product of non-Motorola
supplied equipment) which adversely affect
performance of the Product or interfere with
Motorola's normal warranty inspection and
testing of the Product to verify any warranty
claim.
F Product which has had the serial number
removed or made illegible.
G Freight costs to the repair depot.
H A Product which, due to illegal or
unauthorized alteration of the software/
firmware in the Product, does not function in
accordance with MOTOROLA’s published
specifications or the FCC type acceptance
labeling in effect for the Product at the time
the Product was initially distributed from
MOTOROLA.
I Scratches or other cosmetic damage to
Product surfaces that does not affect the
operation of the Product.
J Normal and customary wear and tear.
VI.PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:
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 the
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 attributable
to any such claim, but such defense and
payments are conditioned on the following:
A that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in
writing by such purchaser of any notice of
such claim;
B that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the
defense of such suit and all negotiations for
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its settlement or compromise; and
C should the Product or parts become, or in
MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become,
the subject of a claim of infringement of a
United States patent, that such purchaser
will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and
expense, either to procure for such
purchaser the right to continue using the
Product or parts or to replace or modify the
same so that it becomes non-infringing or to
grant such purchaser a credit for the Product
or parts as depreciated and accept its
return. The depreciation will be an equal
amount per year over the lifetime of the
Product or parts as established by
MOTOROLA.
MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to
any claim of patent infringement which is based
upon the combination of the Product or parts
furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or
devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will
MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of
ancillary equipment or software not furnished by
MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in
connection with the Product. The foregoing
states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with
respect to infringement of patents by the Product
or any parts thereof.
Laws in the United States and other countries
preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights
for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as
the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and
distribute copies of such Motorola software.
MOTOROLA software may be used in only the
Product in which the software was originally
embodied and such software in such Product
may not be replaced, copied, distributed,
modified in any way, or used to produce any
derivative thereof. No other use including,
without limitation, alteration, modification,
reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering
of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of
rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted.
No license is granted by implication, estoppel or
otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or
copyrights.
VII.GOVERNING LAW:
This Warranty is governed by the laws of the
State of Illinois, USA.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
RADIO OVERVIEW
PARTS OF THE RADIO
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Red/Yellow/Green
LED Indicators
Button 1 (P1)
Microphone
Jack
Knob
On/Off/Volume
Programmable
7-Segment
Display
Programmable
Button 2 (P2)
Channel Selector
Buttons
Push-To-Talk
(PTT) Button
High Power
Indicator
Microphone
Speaker
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Optional Enhanced Keypad Microphone
(RMN5029)
Your radio may be ordered with an optional
DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency)
microphone that has a direct entry keypad.
This keypad microphone has three
programmable buttons (A, B, C) below the
keypad that can be programmed to
conveniently activate select radio features also
available for the programmable gand h
buttons.
DTMF Keypad
Push-to-Talk
(PTT) button
Programmable
Buttons
(A, B, C)
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On/Off/Volume Knob
Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the
radio’s volume.
Seven Segment Display
The seven segment display indicates what
channel is active and the power level.
Channel Selector Buttons
Used for channel selection. Pressing a
channel selector button causes its
associated channel indicator to light.
Each press of the button increments the
channel. Each press of the button
decrements the channel.
LED Indicators
Indicates power up, transmit, receive, scan,
monitor status, busy, power, Call Alert™
receive, and Selective Call receive.
Basic Features
LED State/Color Indication
Radio Call
Red Transmitting
Flashing Red Receiving
Flashing Red Channel Busy
Scan
Flashing Green Scanning for activity
Call Alert
Flashing Yellow Indicates receiving a Call Alert
Selective Call
Flashing Yellow Indicates receiving a Selective
Call
Sticky Monitor/Open Squelch
Yellow While monitoring
High/Low Power
Dot on Display Indicates High Power
Dot Not On
Display Indicates Low Power
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Programmable Buttons
Your radio has two programmable buttons.
Your dealer can program these buttons as
shortcuts to various radio features.
Check with your dealer for a complete list of
functions your radio supports.
Programmable buttons include the gand
hbuttons (see page 9).
Some buttons can access up to two features,
depending on the type of button press:
• short press—quicklypressing and releasing
the programmable buttons
• long press—pressing and holding the
programmable buttons for a period of time
(default 1 1/2 seconds or programmed
value)
• hold down—pressing and holding down the
programmable buttons while checking
status or making adjustments
A summary of programmable radio features
and corresponding page references appears
beginning on page 13.
In the “Button” column, have your dealer record
the name of the programmable button next to
the feature that has been programmed to it.
The dealer can use the abbreviations (P1, P2)
shown in the radio illustration on page 9.
Also, where appropriate, have your dealer
indicate whether the button press requires a short
press, a long press, or needs to be held down.
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Press and hold down this button on the
microphone to talk (transmit); release it to listen.
Microphone
Hold the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to
5 cm) from your mouth, and speak clearly
into it.
Use with Enhanced Keypad Microphone
(RMN5029)
These keys are used to:
• Send DTMF tones (see page 21)
• Directly access preprogrammed features
DTMF Keypad
Programmable
Buttons
(A, B, C)
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Function Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button
Volume Set Sound a tone for adjusting your radio’s volume level.†15
Sticky Monitor
Toggle silent monitor
operation (also turn off
open squelch monitor
when it has been
activated).
Turn on open squelch
monitor. —16
Repeater/
Talkaround Toggle between using a repeater or transmitting directly to another radio.†—19
Power Level Toggle transmit power level between High and Low. An indication for high power is a dot on the display. The dot
does not appear while in low power.†—19
Voice Operated
Transmission
(VOX) Toggle VOX on and off.†—17
Squelch Toggles your radio’s squelch level between tight and
normal squelch. —20
Local/Distance Toggle between local mode and distance mode.†—20
Scan/Nuisance
Channel Delete Toggle scan on and off. Delete a nuisance channel while scanning. —23
†This function is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.
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INDICATOR TONES
High pitched tone Low pitched tone
Some programmable buttons use tones to
indicate one of two modes:
IMPROVED AUDIO FEATURES
Companding
Companding is a feature that allows further
improvement of voice quality. It compresses
your voice at transmission, and expands it
when receiving while simultaneously reducing
extraneous noise. However, to enjoy this
benefit, all transmitting and receiving radios
must have this feature activated.
Self Test Pass Tone
Self Test Fail Tone
Positive Indicator Tone
Negative Indicator Tone
Button Positive
Indicator Tone Negative Indicator Tone
Scan Start scan Stop scan
Power Level High power
selected Low power selected
Squelch Tight Squelch Normal Squelch
Repeater/
Talkaround Does not use repeater Uses repeater
VOX VOX enabled VOX disabled
Local/Distance Local Mode Distance Mode
Button Positive
Indicator Tone Negative Indicator Tone
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GETTING STARTED
TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob
clockwise to increase the volume, or
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
–or–
Note: Your dealer can preprogram one of the
programmable buttons to Volume Set.
SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL
Your radio offers four or eight channels.
Note: Due to government regulations, some
channels may not be programmed.
See your dealer for more information.
To Select a Channel
Press the button or button to select
the desired channel.
ON OFF
Rotate the On/Off/
Volume Control knob
clockwise. If power-up
is successful, you will
hear the Self-Test Pass
Tone ( ) and
see the green LED
indicator light
momentarily.
If the radio fails to
power up, you will hear
the Self Test Fail Tone
().
Rotate the On/Off/
Volume Control knob
counterclockwise until
you hear a click and both
the display and LED indi-
cators turn off.
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
1Hold down the Volume Set button (see
page 13). You will hear a continuous tone.
2Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob to the
desired volume level.
3Release the Volume Set button.
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SENDING A CALL
RECEIVING A CALL
MONITORING
It is important to monitor traffic before
transmitting to ensure that you do not “talk
over” someone who is already transmitting.
1Turn your radio on.
2Select the desired channel.
3Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches
(2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth. Press the PTT
button to talk; release it to listen.
1Turn your radio on.
2Adjust the radio’s volume, if necessary (see
page 15).
3Select the desired channel.
4To respond, hold the microphone vertically 1
to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth.
Press the PTT button to talk; release it to lis-
ten.
1A short press of the preprogrammed Monitor
button places the radio in Sticky Permanent
Monitor mode.
• You hear a high-pitched tone.
A short press of the Monitor button cancels
Sticky Permanent Monitor mode and returns
the radio to normal operation.
3To place the radio in open squelch mode,
press and hold the preprogrammed Monitor
button until you hear a high-pitched tone.
4Momentarily press the Monitor button to
return to normal operation.
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VOX OPERATION
When hands-free operation is desired, your
radio can transmit by voice alone using the
VOX feature when you speak through a voice
activated external microphone that is
connected to your radio.
1To enable or disable VOX operation, press the
preprogrammed VOX button (see page 13).
Note: Pressing the PTT button disables
VOX.
–or–
2Select a channel that has been
preprogrammed by your dealer to enable
VOX.
Note: You do not need to press a prepro-
grammed VOX button.
Note: Pressing the PTT button disables
VOX.
3Select a channel that has not been
preprogrammed by your dealer to disable
VOX.
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