Motorola Talkabout T9580RSAME User manual

Two-Way Radio
User’s Guide
For More Information
For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and
Canada) or visit us on the Internet at http://www.motorola.com.
Safety and General Information
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general
safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control
your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the
following procedure:
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in
terms of measuring standards compliance).
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999
Edition.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1998.
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure
to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range
from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.
• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 “Regulation of
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic
fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz” and
“Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002”.
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth
in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
radio and may violate FCC regulations.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the
antenna affects its effective range.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
guidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always
place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip holder, holster,
case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved
accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.
If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn
accessories and are not using the radio held in the normal use position,
ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from
your body when transmitting
.
Data Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without
an accessory cable,
position the radio and its antenna at least one
inch (2.5 cm) from the body
.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at
www.motorola.com.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,
turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do
so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft.
Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations
per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices – Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
interference.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Medical Devices – Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Medical Devices – Other
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area
where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while
driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to
safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is
placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio
may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants
of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be
used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install or
charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fueling areas such as below decks 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. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not
always—posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your
radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a
damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can
result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
burns if a conductive material—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—
touch exposed terminals. The conductive 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.
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or
conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather
than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire and/
or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:
• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• The extension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and
16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9. The supply cord of the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada).
FCC Licensing Information
Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires
that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license
before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please
request Form 605 and 159 , which includes all of the forms and
instructions you will need.
If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have
questions, please use the following contact information:
For a fax: For mail service: If you have questions
Contact the Fax-On Call the FCC about the FCC License:
Demand system Forms Hotline Call the FCC
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM 1-888-CALL-FCC
(3676) (225-5322)
You may also visit the FCC’s Web site at http://www.fcc.gov.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may
void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and
should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter
adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a
person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter
maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed
services as certified by an organization representative of the user of
those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal,
semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment
authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to
be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be
prohibited.
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
Each radio uses 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline
batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up
and remove the cover.
3. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag (Do not
disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up
and remove the cover.
3. Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown
inside.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
to empty . When the radio has one segment left, the radio chirps
periodically or after releasing (Low Battery Alert).
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Gently remove the NiMH battery.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Removing the Three AA Batteries
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Gently remove each battery by easing each battery out individually.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Notes
• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use
sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods
of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent
damage to your radio.
Using the Battery Charger
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH
batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or
workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours)
before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty
battery is fully charged within 14 hours.
1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2. Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.
Using the Car Charger (Optional accessory)
1. Plug DC cord into car’s 13.8V DC outlet or cigarette lighter socket.
2. Snap charger to rear of radio over charging contacts. Charger fits in
one direction only.
3. An empty battery is fully charged in 14 hours.
Notes
• The red light will glow continuously to indicate the radio is correctly
connected and charging. The light will remain red after the battery
pack is fully charged.
Model T9580RSAME
Display Screen Guide • When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the
battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20
minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within 16
hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• Turn radio off while charging.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
To Remove
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the
catch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning Your Radio On and Off
Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn
the radio off.
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature
icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all
features that are enabled.
Setting the Volume
Press and hold for three seconds while rotating until you reach
a comfortable listening level.
1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
1. To talk, press and hold .
2. When you are finished talking, release .
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your
mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the
microphone while talking.
Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve
transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
Power Boost
To boost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of
the button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can
conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the lower part of the
button to use less power.
Note: If you are on an FRS only channel (see channel and frequencies
chart) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the
is pressed.
Monitor Button
Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the
volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to
adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press to check for
activity on the current channel before you talk.
Push to Talk Timeout Timer
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio
emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press
for 60 continuous seconds.
Menu Options
Selecting the Channel
Your radio has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS low power only and
all other channels are GMRS (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table
on overleaf for details).
When you press the bottom portion of the all channels are low
power . If you press the top portion of the to boost the power
GMRS channels will be high power .
Note: When on FRS only channel top or bottom press of will only be
lower power .
1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes.
2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.
3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up.
Selecting The Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking
transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference
Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that
appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital
codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position,
no analog or digital codes are enabled.
To set the code for a channel:
1. Press until the code starts to flash.
2. Press or to select the code.
3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An
extended press of or allows you to scroll through the
Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that
uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do
not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for “no tone, no code”
and OFF will flash on your radio’s display.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group
so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from
which to choose.
To set a call tone:
1. With the radio on, press three times until the current call tone
setting (0 - 10) flashes and appears.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and
Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for
any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.
1. Press until appears on the display. The current setting
On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to select On or Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
Hands-Free Use With Accessories ( )
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional
headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voice and transmits when you speak.
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For
more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
http://shop.giantintl.com.
1. Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port.
2. Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating . Lower the volume
before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and
when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission
is completed.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in or
Mode
Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of
unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick up
soft voices.
1. Press until VOX and the level setting (1-3) appear on the display.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
3 =
High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 =
Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 =
Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to the
last chosen sensitivity level.
VibraCall™ Alert
VibraCall™ is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is
receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the
alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a
message on the channel and code you set.
1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press until is displayed. The
current setting will flash.
2. Press or to change the setting to Off/On.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
QT Noise Filtering
The QT noise-filtering feature helps to ensure uninterrupted
communication with other Motorola radios that have this feature. This
feature also filters out unwanted transmissions from other radios. This is
useful in places where there is heavy radio traffic, such as amusement
parks or ski resorts.
Note: QT noise filtering is not available when the radio is scanning.
To turn QT noise filtering on or off:
1. Press until displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3. Press to confirm your selection or to continue set up.
To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:
1. Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the
other radio.
2. Press to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through
the QT noise filter on the receiving radio.
3. Press and speak normally.
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be
heard on the receiving radio. For a 30-second period, starting after the
last transmission, all transmissions received on the selected channel
and code will pass through the QT noise filter.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key
tone each time a button is pushed.
1. Press until appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press either or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to confirm or to continue set up.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
• Transmit timeout alert tone
• Call tone
• Low battery alert tone or
• The transmitted talk confirmation tone
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish
transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you
are finished talking.
1. With the radio on, press until the appears. The current
setting On/Off flashes.
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to set or to quit menu mode.
2 digits for
Channel, SAME
State Location
Code, SAME
Message Number
3 characters for
Interference
Eliminator,
SAME County
Location,
SAME Event
Codes
- Battery Meter
- Channel Power
Indicator
- Lock
- Talk Confirmation
Tone (Roger Beep)
- Noise Filtering
- Specific Area
Message Encoding
- On/Off for each
feature
- Vibrate
- Scan
- Call Tone,
Keypad Tone
- Weather Alert
- Hands-Free Use
Without
Accessories
- Hands-Free Use
With Accessories
Control Buttons
Use to :
• Turn radio on/off
• Increase or decrease
volume
Use Push
to Talk to:
• Talk
• Save a setting
• Boost the
radio’s
power
Use to:
• Transmit call tone
Speaker
LED Indicator
Use to:
• Select Menu options
• Exit the Menu (when
pressed while in
last Menu)
• Lock and unlock the
keypad (when held
down and not in a
Menu)
Accessory Jack
Microphone
Use Monitor
to:
• Scan to see if
anyone is on other
channels
• Monitor the
selected channel for
activity
Use and
to:
• Scroll through
menus
• Turn weather on/off
HI
LO
T9580RSAME
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Special Features
Keypad Lock
To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:
1. Press and hold until displays.
2. When in lock mode, you can turn the radio on and off, adjust the
volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels. All
other functions are locked.
To unlock the radio, press and hold until is no longer displayed.
Scanning Channels
Use scan to search the 22 channels for transmissions from unknown
parties, to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed
channels, or to quickly find unused channels for your own use.
There is a priority feature and 2 modes of scanning ( basic and
advanced ) to make your search more effective. The basic scan mode
uses the channel and code combinations for each of the 22 channels as
you have set them ( or with the default code value of 1). The “Advanced
Scan” mode will scan all channels for any and all codes, detect any
code in use, and use that code value temporarily for that channel.
Priority is given to the “home channel,” that is, the channel (and
Interference Eliminator Code) your radio was set to when you start the
scan. This means the initial channel (and code setting) is scanned more
often than the other 21 channels, and your radio will respond quickly to
any activity occurring on the home channel as a priority.
To start Scanning:
1. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the display,
and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code
combinations.
2. When the radio detects channel activity matching the channel and
code combination, it stops scrolling and you can hear the
transmission.
3. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five
seconds after the end of the transmission.
4. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds
after the end of any received activity.
5. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.
To start Advanced Scanning:
1. Set the Interference Eliminator Code to “zero” or OFF.
2. Briefly press the key. The scan will appear in the display,
and the radio will begin to scroll through the channels. No
Interference Eliminator Codes will filter what is heard.
3. When the radio detects channel activity with ANY code (or NO code),
it stops scrolling and you can hear the transmission. Any
Interference Eliminator Code that may be in use by that party will be
detected and displayed.
4. To respond and talk to the person transmitting, press within five
seconds of the end of the transmission. The radio will transmit using
the newly detected Interference Eliminator Code.
5. The radio will resume scrolling through the channels five seconds
after the end of any received activity.
6. To stop scanning, briefly press the key.
Scanning Notes:
1. If you press while the radio is scrolling through inactive
channels, the transmission will be on the “home channel”. Scanning
will resume five seconds after the end of your transmission. You
may press the key to stop scanning at any time.
2. If the radio stops on an undesired transmission, you may immediately
resume the scan by briefly pressing or .
3. If the radio repeatedly stops on an undesired transmission, you may
temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and
holding or for three seconds. You may remove more than
one channel in this way.
4. To restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list, turn the radio off
and then back on, or exit and re-enter the scanning mode by pressing
.
5. You cannot remove the home channel from the scan list.
6. In Advanced Scan, the detected code will only be used for one
transmission. You must note the code, exit scan, and set that
detected code on that channel to permanently use the detected
code.
Faceplate Removal (relevant only for models that this applies to)
The faceplates snap on. They are not screwed on.
To remove the faceplate, lift at the indentation located at the center of
the bottom section of the faceplate. Do not use screwdriver.
Weather Receiver
Your radio can tune in to broadcasts by the United States National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather
Radio (NWR) and Environment Canada Weatheradio. You can listen to a
weather channel or set your radio to alert you to emergency weather
broadcasts that interrupt routine broadcasts. When you listen to a
weather channel, you cannot use your radio in scan mode or for
two-way communications.
Your T9580 Weather Alert uses Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME)
data transmitted by the National Weather Service (NWS) and
Environment Canada (EC). SAME data codes and displays digital
location specifications of timely warnings and alerts on hazards and
weather related events and information.
Both NOAA and Environment Canada have transmitters located
throughout the United States and Canada, respectively. These
transmitters broadcast watches, forecasts, and other information 24
hours a day.
Note: NOAA weather radio stations are assigned to cover specific
areas and service may be limited. Please check with your local weather
office for frequency and details, or visit
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/same.htm#program in the USA or
www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/factsheets/wxradio in Canada.
NWR/EC Broadcast Service Area coverage can be found at
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/usframes.html in the USA or
http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/msb/weatheradio/transmitter/index_e.cfm in
Canada.
Listeners who need to program NWR SAME receivers with the proper
county and/or marine area of their choice ("CLC" in Canada) can obtain
the information by telephone at 1-888-NWRSAME (1-888-697-7263) in the
USA or 416-739-4369 in Canada.
The use of the NOAA logo does not provide an endorsement or implied
endorsement by NOAA's National Weather Service, nor does the use of
the Weatheradio logo provide an endorsement or implied endorsement
by Environment Canada.
Turning Weather Channel Reception On and Off
1. To turn weather reception on, press and hold for three seconds.
2. To turn off, press and hold or turn the radio off and then back on.
Setting the Weather Channel
1. After turning weather reception on, press . The current channel
flashes.
2. Press or to select the appropriate channel with good
reception in your area.
3. Press to save the weather channel setting or to continue
set up.
Setting the Weather Alert
Your radio can be set to respond to NOAA Weather Radio emergency
messages when in two-way standby. On reception of an alert signal the
receiver automatically switches to weather reception and a special alarm
tone sounds. An audio broadcast of weather or emergency information
will follow. If the SAME Location Code is set to the value for your area,
the display screen will indicate the 3 letter SAME Event Code and can
display the date, time of alert, and duration of the alert period. Up to 5
active SAME Event Codes are stored.
1. After turning weather reception on, press twice. On/Off displays.
2. Press or to select On/Off. If you activate Weather Alert and return to
two-way mode, will display.
3. Press to save the weather channel setting or to continue set
up.
As with two-way radio reception, weather channel reception depends
on how close you are to a transmitter and whether you are indoors or
outdoors. Weather channels may contain static or noise.
Weather Alert will not function while actively transmitting or receiving
in two-way mode. To avoid missing a Weather Alert message, the 2-way
channel should be changed to a relatively quiet channel and use an
Interference Eliminator Code other than the default Channel 1 Code 1
setting.
Setting the SAME Location Code
The NWS/EC has assigned a 6 digit value for each area, typically by
State and County. The T9580 uses only the second through sixth digits of
the location code and will respond to any event regardless of the first
digit. The second and third digits are the 2-digit state/equivalent
territory identifier SS; the last three digits are the county or equivalent
area identifier CCC. Omit the leading digit (usually zero) and use only the
last 5 digits when programming the receiver.
1. After turning weather reception on, press three times. 00 and
000 display. The flashing digit will be selected to match the location
code desired.
2. Press or to select the appropriate value, then to
advance to the next digit. Continue until all 5 digits SS and CCC are
programmed. The first digit (usually 0) in the SAME Location Code is
not used by the T9580.
3. Press or to save the SAME location code setting and exit
weather set up.
Enabling Weather Alert
To enable the Weather Alert mode, return to 2-way mode after
programming. Press and hold for three seconds. The T9580 is now
able to function in two-way weather alert mode. When not transmitting
or receiving a two-way signal, the radio will monitor the selected
weather channel for alerts for the user's location code.
Viewing SAME Event Codes
When your receiver has decoded an alert, a three letter code
representing the alert type is displayed at the bottom of the screen. See
the SAME Event Codes table for codes and meanings.
The SAME Location Code must be a non-zero value (default setting) to
view Event Codes. If no Location Code is entered, the receiver will alert
for all events, regardless of location or type, and the Weather Receiver
will not mute at the end of the emergency voice announcement.
Weather Receiver (continued)
Press and hold for 3 seconds to exit weather reception mode at any
time.
If the SAME Location Code has been set, the display backlight will flash
for the duration of the voice announcement. At the end of the
announcement, the T9580 returns to the FRS/GMRS channel and resumes
monitoring the weather channel for additional alerts.
Up to 5 active event codes are stored. The SAME display icon will flash
as a reminder when an event code has not been reviewed. Press
once to review these events. The and will scroll through the
event codes (if active) and will be labeled 1-5 in order of reception.
Press repeatedly on any event to display the Julian Date (1-366,)
GMT time of alert (HH and MM,) and time of effectivity (HH and MM) for
each event code. The Julian Date and GMT are displayed as broadcast
by NOAA/EC, and would be converted to the local date and time
according to the user's location and time zone.
When viewing the event code, 2-way PTT will function normally. You
can display the event code and easily relay the information to other
2-way users.
During the effective time period for any received SAME event, has
the additional function of viewing event codes. Additional presses of
function to change channel, code, and other settings. When the
effective time has expired for each event code, the codes are
automatically erased and functions normally.
SAME Event Codes
NWR-SAME / EAS Weather Related Events
Blizzard Warn ing.......................................................................................................B ZW
Coastal Fl ood Watch.................................................................................................. CFA
Coastal Fl ood Warning.............................................................................................CFW
Dust Storm Wa rning .................................................................................................DSW
Flash Floo d Watch ...................................................................................................... FFA
Flash Floo d Warning .................................................................................................F FW
Flash Floo d Sta tement................................................................................................F FS
Flood Wa tch ..................................................................................................................FLA
Flood Wa rning ............................................................................................................. FLW
Flood Stat ement ...........................................................................................................FLS
High Wind Wat ch ......................................................................................................HWA
High Wind War ning ................................................................................................ HWW
Hurricane Wat ch ........................................................................................................HU A
Hurricane War ning ...................................................................................................HUW
Hurricane State ment .................................................................................................HLS
Severe Thu nders torm Watch ................................................................................ SVA
Severe Thu nders torm Warning .............................................................................SVR
Severe Weathe r Statement.....................................................................................SVS
Special Ma rine Warning .......................................................................................SMW
Special Weath er Statement....................................................................................SPS
Torn ado Watc h............................................................................................................TOA
Torn ado Warn ing........................................................................................................ TOR
Tropical Storm Wa tch .............................................................................................. TRA
Tropical Storm Wa rning..........................................................................................T RW
Tsunami Watch ........................................................................................................... TSA
Tsunami Warning ......................................................................................................TSW
Winter Sto rm Watch ................................................................................................WSA
Winter Sto rm Warning ...........................................................................................WSW
NWR SAME / EAS Non-Weather Related Events
Emergency Actio n Notification ............................................................................ EAN
Emergency Actio n Termination .............................................................................EAT
National I nform ation Center................................................................................... NIC
National P eriod ic Test .............................................................................................NPT
Required M onthl y Test ............................................................................................ RMT
Required Week ly Test..............................................................................................RWT
NWR SAME / EAS State and Local Events
Administra tive Message ......................................................................................... ADR
Avalanch e Watch .......................................................................................................AVA
Avalanch e Warnin g..................................................................................................AVW
Child Abdu ction Emergency....................................................................................CAE
Civil Dang er Warning .............................................................................................. CDW
Civil Emer gency Messagee....................................................................................CEM
Earthquake Wa rning ................................................................................................ EQW
Evacuation Imme diate................................................................................................ EVI
Fire War ning ................................................................................................................FRW
Hazardous Mater ials Warning ............................................................................HMW
Law Enforc ement Warning .....................................................................................LEW
Local Area Emer gency .............................................................................................. LAE
911 Telephone Out age E merge ncy.......................................................................TOE
Nuclear Po wer P lant Warning ............................................................................ NUW
Radiologic al Ha zard Warning ..............................................................................RHW
Shelter In Plac e Warning ......................................................................................SPW
Vol cano Warning .......................................................................................................VOW
Administrative Events
Network Me ssage Notification .......................................................................... NMN
Practice/D emo Warning.........................................................................................DMO
Warranty
Consumer Two-Way Radio Products and Accessories
purchased in the United States or Canada.
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained to the right, Giant International Ltd.
warrants the Motorola branded consumer two-way radios that operate
via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service that it
manufactures (“Products”), the Motorola branded or certified
accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures
(“Accessories”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below. This
limited warranty is a consumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as
follows to new Motorola branded Products and Accessories
manufactured by Giant International Ltd., and purchased by consumers
in the United States or Canada, which are accompanied by this written
warranty:
Products Covered
Products and Accessories
as
defined above, unless otherwise
provided for below.
1.
Decorative Accessories
and Cases.
Decorative covers
and cases.
2.
Monaural Headsets. Ear
buds and boom headsets that
transmit mono sound through a
wired connection.
3.
Consumer Two-Way Radio
Accessories.
4. Products and Accessories
that are Repaired or
Replaced.
Length of Coverage
One (1) year
from the date of
purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the product unless
otherwise provided for below.
1.
Limited lifetime warranty for
the lifetime of ownership by the
first consumer purchaser of the
product.
2.
Limited lifetime warranty for
the lifetime of ownership by the
first consumer purchaser of the
product.
3. Ninety (90) days from the date
of purchase by the first
consumer purchaser of the
product.
4.
The balance of the original
warranty or for ninety (90)
days
from the date returned to
the consumer, whichever is
longer.
Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear.
Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement
of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80%
of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited
warranty.
Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper
operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as
physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product
resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme
humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or
food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or
subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or
(d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola or Giant International
Ltd., are excluded from coverage.
Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defects
or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified
Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are
excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting
from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or
modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, Giant
International Ltd. or its authorized service centers, are excluded from
coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or
date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals
or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial
numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola branded housings, or
parts, are excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products
or Accessories due to any communication service or signal you may
subscribe to or use with the Products or Accessories is excluded from
coverage.
Patent and Copyright Information
Manufactured, distributed or sold by Giant International Ltd., official
licensee for this product. Motorola, the Motorola logo trademarks and
the Motorola trade dress are owned by Motorola, Inc. and are used
under license from Motorola, Inc. Please contact Giant International Ltd.
at 800-638-5119 for questions/comments, warranty, support, or service
related to this product. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are
registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or
service names are the property of their respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.
What Other Limitations Are There?
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR
REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA OR GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORY, OR FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR
ACCESSORIES TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE
DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an
implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to
another.
Who is covered?
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not
transferable.
What will GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. do?
GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD., at its option, will at no charge repair,
replace or refund the purchase price of any Products or Accessories that
does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent
reconditioned/ refurbished/ pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or
parts.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information?
To obtain service or information, please call:
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the product with which they are used.
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products or Accessories
at your expense, to a GIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD. Authorized Repair
Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill
of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of
the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the
name and location of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most
importantly; (e) your address and telephone number.
Channels and Frequencies
Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description
1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS 12 467.6625 MHz FRS
2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS 13 467.6875 MHz FRS
3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS 14 467.7125 MHz FRS
4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS 15 462.5500 MHz GMRS
5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS 16 462.5750 MHz GMRS
6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS 17 462.6000 MHz GMRS
7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS 18 462.6250 MHz GMRS
8 467.5625 MHz FRS 19 462.6500 MHz GMRS
9 467.5875 MHz FRS 20 462.6750 MHz GMRS
10 467.6125 MHz FRS 21 462.7000 MHz GMRS
11 467.6375 MHz FRS 22 462.7250 MHz GMRS
T9580RSAME
Weather Channels and Frequencies
Weather Weather
Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
WX1 162.550 MHz WX7 162.525 MHz
WX2 162.400 MHz WX8 161.650 MHz
WX3 162.475 MHz WX9 161.775 MHz
WX4 162.425 MHz WX10 161.750 MHz
WX5 162.450 MHz WX11 162.000 MHz
WX6 162.500 MHz
WX1-7 NOAA/EC (SAME)
WX8-11 MARINE/CANADA/FR