Motorola VLR 150 User manual

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Contents
Notes
Introduction ....................................... 1
FCC Licensing Information .............. 3
Interference Information .................. 3
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and
Control Information and
Operational Instructions for
Occupational Use ........................5
Radio Controls ................................ 17
Getting Started ................................18
Installing the Batteries ...................18
Installing the Swivel Belt Holster ...19
Charging the Battery ..................... 20
Turning Your Radio On and Off .... 23
Adjusting the Volume .................... 24
Reading the Display ...................... 24
Talking and Receiving ....................25
Basic Radio Operation .................. 25
Signal Strength and Channel Busy
Indicators ...................................25
Talk Range ....................................26
Locking the Keypad ......................26
Monitoring a Channel ....................27
Scanning .......................................27
Customer Programming Mode ......29
Factory Default Settings ................30
Entering Advanced Configuration
Mode ..........................................31
Feature Summary Chart .................39
Features ........................................39
Backlight ........................................39
Call Tones .....................................39
Channels .......................................40
Cloning Mode ................................41
Frequencies ..................................41
Bandwidth Range ..........................42
Codes, Interference Eliminator Codes
(CTCSS/DPL) ............................42
Keypad Beep (or Keypad Tone) ....42
Keypad Lock .................................42
Low Battery Alert - Shutdown ........43
Maximum Channels ......................43
Microphone Gain Level .................43
Monitor ..........................................43
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Nuisance Ch Delete ...................... 44
Scan Advanced ............................. 44
Reset to Factory Defaults (2) ........ 45
Reverse Burst ............................... 45
Scan .............................................. 45
Cloning Radio Settings .................. 46
Advanced Features ........................ 47
Troubleshooting ............................ 49
Use and Care .................................. 52
Frequencies and Bandwidths ....... 53
Accessories .................................... 61
Batteries ........................................ 61
Audio Accessories ........................ 61
Carry Accessories ......................... 61
Chargers ....................................... 62
Programming Accessories ............ 62
Warranty .......................................... 63
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Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola VLR150 Radio. Your radio is a product of
Motorola’s long experience as a world leader in designing and manufacturing
communications equipment. The VLR150 radios provide cost-effective
communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and
schools. Motorola professional two-way radios are the perfect communications
solution for all of today’s fast-paced industries.
Please read this guide carefully so you know how to properly operate the radio
before use.
Package Contents
• VLR150 Radio
• Swivel Belt Holster
• Lithium Ion Battery
• Drop-In Charger with Transformer
• Quick Reference Guide
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Introduction
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For product-related questions, please call:
1-800-448-6686 or 0-800-16872 (Brazil)
Or Visit:
www.motorolasolutions.com/VLR150
ATTENTION
Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating
instructions in the Safety and General Information section of this guide to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
© 2016 Motorola Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved
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FCC Licensing Information
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FCC Licensing Information
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
VLR150 Business two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). To transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license
issued by the FCC. Application is made available on FCC Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form
159.
To obtain these FCC forms, request document 000601 which includes all forms and instructions. If you wish to
have the document faxed, mailed or have questions, use the following contact information.
Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can operate on. See “Frequencies
and Code Charts”. For questions on determining the radio frequency, call Motorola Product Services at:
1-800-448-6686 or 0-800-16872 (Brazil).
Faxed contact the
Fax-On- Demand
system at:
Mailed call the FCC forms hotline at: Questions regarding FCC
license contact the FCC at:
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
Or: http://www.fcc.gov
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FCC Licensing Information
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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.
Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations
and may be prohibited
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RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information
and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use
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RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and
Operational Instructions for Occupational Use
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions where users have full
knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet the
occupational limits in FCC and International standards. This radio device is NOT
authorized for general population consumer use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio
waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include,
but are not limited to, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other
forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high
levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop
standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure
for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial
margins of protection.
All Motorola two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet
government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific
operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform
users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it.
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RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information
and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use
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Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to
control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
www.who.int/en/
http://responsibility.motorolasolutions.com/index.php/downloads/dow07-rfexposureassessmentstand
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations
When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully
aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can
be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your
Motorola two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Motorola user manual, or separate
safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and
to satisfy compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and
International standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-
50% listen and is approved for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for
compliance with these exposure guidelines, your radio generates measurable RF energy only while it
is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
NOTE: The approved batteries, supplied with this radio, are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk-5%
listen-90% standby) even though this radio complies with FCC occupational exposure limits and
may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk.
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