Motorola Spirit MU22CV User manual

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MAY 1998
MU22CV HTN9025
MU22CVS HMN9038
MV11C HLN9897
MV24CVS HLN9898
MV24CVST
Spirit M-Series 2-Way Radios
MOTOROLA
SPIRIT
MIC

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TRADEMARKS/COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent
applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive royalty-free license
to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................................8
2. Getting Started ........................................................................................................10
2.1 Package Contents ........................................................................................10
2.2 Examining the Radio ..................................................................................11
2.3 Attaching or Removing the Antenna ........................................................12
2.4 Attaching or Removing the Belt Clip ........................................................13
2.5 Ni-Cad Batteries ..........................................................................................14
2.6 Low-Battery Alert ........................................................................................14
2.7 Installing and Removing Batteries ............................................................15
2.8 Charging the Battery with the Charger Adapter ......................................16
2.9 Charging the Battery with the 10-Hour Desktop Charger ......................18
3. Programming ..........................................................................................................20
3.1 Understanding Frequencies and Codes ....................................................20
3.1.1 Frequencies ....................................................................................20
3.1.2 Interference Eliminator Codes......................................................20
3.2 To Change Frequency and Code Settings ................................................21
3.2.1 1-Channel Models ..........................................................................21
3.2.2 2- and 4-Channel Models................................................................22
4. Operation ................................................................................................................24
4.1 Turning the Radio On or Off ....................................................................24
4.2 Adjust the Volume ......................................................................................24
4.3 Sending or Receiving Messages..................................................................24
4.4 Time-Out Timer ..........................................................................................24
4.5 Scan ..............................................................................................................25
4.6 Built-In VOX ................................................................................................26
5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................27
5.1 Radio Care ..................................................................................................28
5.2 Talk Range ..................................................................................................28
Appendix: Frequency and Code Tables ....................................................................29

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FCC Licensing Information
Your radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the
Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The
FCC requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a
radio license before operating their equipment. Application for your FCC license is
made on FCC Form 600 and schedules D, E, and G.
To have the forms faxed to you by the FCC, call the FCC Fax-On-Demand system at
1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine and request document 000600 for all forms
and instructions.
To have the forms mailed to you, call the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676. For
questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at 1-888-225-5322.
Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency or
frequencies you can operate on. See the frequency tables in the Appendix.
For questions on determining your radio frequency, call Technical Support.
Recycling of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However,
recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws,
Ni-Cad batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed
of in landfills or incinerators.
Many retailers participate in the nation-wide Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC) program for nickel-cadmium battery collection and
recycling. For the name of the retailer nearest your location, call 1-800-8-
BATTERY. This number also provides access to other useful information for
consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies concerning recycling options.
FCC INFORMATION/NI-CAD BATTERY RECYCLING

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Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The design of your radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy, complies with the following national and international standards and
guidelines.
• FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996)
• American National Standards Institute (C95-1-1992)
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP-1986)
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNRP-
1986)
• CENELEC
Env. 50166-11995E—Human exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low
Frequency (0 Hz to 10 kHz)
Env. 50166-21995E—Human exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High
Frequency (10 kHz to 300 GHz)
Proceedings of SC211/8 1996—Safety Considerations for Human
Exposure to EME’s from Mobile Telecommunications Equipment (MTE)
in the Frequency Range 30 MHz to 6 GHz (EME-Electromagnetic Fields).
To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is
within the guidelines in the above standards, observe these procedures:
P ORTABLE T WO -W AY R ADIOS
• For handheld operation, the radio should be held in a vertical position with
the microphone one to two inches away from the mouth, and the antenna
should be kept one to two inches from the head or body when transmitting.
• For body-worn operation, the antenna should be kept at least one inch from
the body when transmitting.

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V EHICLE
-I NSTALLED M OBILE T WO -W AY R ADIOS
• Properly install antennas externally on the vehicle, following recommended
installation procedures.
• Transmit only when people inside or outside the vehicle are at least 1 to 3 feet
away from the properly installed, externally mounted antenna; distance
guidelines for the different power levels are summarized in the table below:
Rated power of Min. distance of people
vehicle-mounted radio from transmitting antenna
7 to 15 watts 1 foot
16 to 50 watts 2 feet
more than 50 watts 3 feet
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.
• Turn your radio off in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health-care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
• Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use
of the radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew
instructions.
WARNING!
Potentially explosive atmospheres:
Turn your radio off when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an
explosion.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as below deck on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders;
and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle engine.
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Blasting caps and areas:
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio
off near electrical blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in areas
posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
For vehicles with an air bag:
An air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including
portable or mobile two-way radios, in the area over the air bag or in the
air bag deployment area. If improperly installed or placed wireless
equipment is in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates,
serious injury could result.
CAUTION
Antennas:
Do not use a radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.
Batteries:
All batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if a conductive
material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed
terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit)
and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container
with metal objects.
Chargers and power cord:
To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; replace them
immediately. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise been damaged in any way.
Do not expose chargers to rain or snow.

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An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of an improper extension cord may result in a fire or electric shock.
However, if an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• that pins and plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• that the extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.
• the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths of up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for
lengths up to 150 feet.
• that you do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassembly can
result in electric shock or fire.
• to reduce the risk of injury by charging only Motorola Ni-Cad
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
• to unplug the charger from the outlet before cleaning. This reduces the
risk of electric shock. Turning off controls does NOT reduce this risk.
Use of attachments other than those mentioned in this guide can result
in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to personnel.
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1. Specifications
Range — MV11C: In buildings, up to 150,000 square feet
(13,935 square m) or 8 floors. Outdoors, up to
4 miles (6.4 km) in flat, open areas with no
obstructions, or up to 2 miles (3.2 km) around
residential buildings. MU22CV, MU22CVS: In
buildings, up to 250,000 square feet
(23,225 square m) or 20 floors. Outdoors, up to
5 miles (8 km) in flat, open areas with no
obstructions, or up to 2 miles (3.2 km) around
residential buildings. MV24CVS, MV24CVST: In
buildings, up to 180,000 square feet (16,722
square m) or 10 floors. Outdoors, up to 5 miles
(8 km) in flat, open areas with no obstructions,
or up to 2.5 miles (4 km) around residential
buildings. (Note: Range is reduced around hills
or dense foliage.)
Band — MU22CV, MU22CVS: UHF; MV11C, MV24CVS,
MV24CVST: VHF
Interference Protection — An Interference Eliminator is standard on all
radio models
Channel Spacing — 25 kHz
Channels — MV11C: 1; MU22CV, MU22CVS: 2; MV24CVS,
MV24CVST: 4
Selectable Frequencies — MU22CV, MU22CVS: 464.500 MHz (Brown),
464.550 MHz (Yellow), 467.7625 MHz (J),
467.8125 MHz (K), 467.850 MHz (Silver star),
467.875 MHz (Gold star), 467.900 MHz (Red
star), 467.925 MHz (Blue star); MV24CVS,
MV24CVST, and MV11C: 151.6250 (Red),
151.9550 (Purple), 154.5700 (Blue), 154.6000
(Green)
Accessory Jack — For use with charger adapter and all audio
accessories
Power Supply — Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery

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Battery Life — MV11C: Up to 10 hours per battery charge; All
other radio models: Up to 8 hours per battery
charge; All models: 1- to 2-year life with normal
use
Power Output — MV11C: 1 watt; All other radio models: 2 watts
Size — 4.5"H x 2.5"W x 1.2"D (11.4 x 6.4 x 3 cm);
Height with antenna: 10" (25.4 cm) for
MV24CVS, MV24CVST, and MV11C; 8" (20.3
cm) for MU22CV, MU22CVS
Weight — 0.7 lb. (0.3 kg)
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2. Getting Started
2.1 Package Contents
1. Radio (MV11C shown below)
2. Antenna (UHF shown)
3. Belt clip
4. Ni-Cad battery pack
5. 10-hour charger adapter
6. 10-hour desktop charger (included with the MV24CVST only)
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2.2 Examining the Radio
1. Antenna 7. Speaker
2. Push-to-talk button 8. On-Off/volume knob
3. Monitor button 9. Transmit light
4. Microphone 10. Accessory jack
5. Battery cover 11. Accessory jack cover
6. Battery cover latches
NOTE
Multi-channel models have a channel selector knob on top of the radio.
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2.3 Attaching or Removing the Antenna
To attach the antenna, rotate the antenna clockwise onto the top of the radio until
it’s held tightly in place. See the illustration below.
NOTE
The antenna should always be installed when operating the radio.
Operating the radio without an antenna greatly reduces the range of the
radio.
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2.4 Attaching or Removing the Belt Clip
1. Align the belt clip to the mounting rails on the back of the radio (see the first
illustration below).
2. Push the belt clip down until it clicks into place.
3. To remove the belt clip, pull the tab on the belt clip away from the radio to
release (see the second illustration below).
4. Slide the belt clip up and off.
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2.5 Ni-Cad Batteries
Since the Ni-Cad battery ships uncharged, it must be fully charged for 16 hours
before use (for the first charge only). We recommend using only Motorola
batteries and chargers with the radio.
The Ni-Cad rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 8 hours of
operation for a 2-watt radio and 10 hours of operation for a 1-watt radio with
normal use (5% sending messages, 5% receiving messages, and 90% in standby
mode).
2.6 Low-Battery Alert
When the battery is low, the radio will beep:
• 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on,
• every 10 minutes in standby mode, and
• after release of the push-to-talk button.
Recharge the battery pack immediately to avoid interrupted use.
NOTE
Remove the battery pack before storing your radio for extended periods.
Batteries may corrode over time if left in the radio and can cause
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2.7 Installing and Removing Batteries
NOTE
The radio must be off before installing or removing the battery.
1. Push back both battery cover latches until you see the orange tabs.
2. Slide the battery cover down and lift to remove (see the first illustration
below). To replace or install the battery, insert the battery pack with the arrows
pointing toward the top of the radio (see the second illustration below).

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3. Replace the battery cover and lock latches.
4. To remove the battery, first remove the cover. Turn the radio over and tap the
battery end of the radio against the palm of your hand. The battery will drop
into your hand (see the illustration below).
NOTE
Do not remove the plastic wrap from the battery pack. This will
permanently damage the battery.
2.8 Charging the Battery with the Charger Adapter
NOTES
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Motorola nickel-cadmium
rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries can burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
For optimum battery life, the battery should not be left charging for
prolonged periods after reaching full charge. Charging the battery over
the weekend is acceptable.
Do not transmit while the radio is charging. Transmitting while the radio
is charging can cause the radio transmitter or the charger to operate
improperly.
Turn the radio off when it’s charging. If the radio is on while it’s
charging, at least twice as much time is required to charge the battery.

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WARNING!
Do not expose chargers to rain or snow.
Use of a non-Motorola attachment can result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or personal injury.
To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull the plug
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or electric shock.
However, if an extension cord must be used, make sure that a) the pins
and the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those on the plug of the charger, b) the extension cord is
properly wired and in good condition, and c) the cord size is 18 AWG for
lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate
the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
been damaged in any way.
Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassembly can result in
electric shock or fire. Call Black Box if it needs to be repaired.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls
does not reduce this risk.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Lift the accessory cover and plug the charger adapter firmly into the small jack
(lower hole). See the illustration below.
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3. Plug the charger into an electric outlet. The light on the charger will glow
continuously if charging properly.
4. Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge.
2.9 Charging the Battery with the 10-Hour Desktop Charger (included with
the MV24CVST)
WARNING!
Do not expose chargers to rain or snow.
Use of a non-Motorola attachment can result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or personal injury.
To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull the plug
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or electric shock.
However, if an extension cord must be used, make sure that a) the pins
and the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those on the plug of the charger, b) the extension cord is
properly wired and in good condition, and c) the cord size is 18 AWG for
lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Do not operate
the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
been damaged in any way.
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Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassembly can result in
electric shock or fire. Call Black Box if it needs to be repaired.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls
does not reduce this risk.
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Motorola nickel-cadmium
rechargeable battery packs. Other types of batteries can burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
1. Connect the desktop charger and charger adapter (see the illustration below).
2. Charge the battery while inside the radio by placing the radio in the desktop
charger with the radio facing toward you.
You can also charge the battery by removing the battery from the radio and
placing it in the desktop charger. The silver contacts must face down, and the
arrow must point toward the front of the charger.
3. The light on top of the desktop charger will glow continuously when the radio
(or battery) is inserted. If the light does not come on, make sure the radio (or
battery) is properly inserted and check the battery/charger contacts to be sure
they are clean. The light will continue to glow until the radio (or battery) is
removed from the desktop charger.
4. Allow 10 hours for the battery to fully charge.
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