Radius GP350 User manual

6880904Z01-A
*6880904Z01*
GP350 User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola Radius GP350 two-way radio.Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 50 years of experi-
ence as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment.We are confident that you will find your GP350
radio to be a valuable tool for your two-way communications needs.
A video is also available to assist you in assembling and using your GP350 radio. For more information, contact your dealer.
Please read this manual carefully to become more familiar with all the features of your GP350 radio.The following icons signal specific
types of information:
Warnings or cautions
Information about sounds the radio makes.
Information about the radio’s signalling lights (LEDs).
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tions of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty fee license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

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Packing Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contents of packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recycling/Disposal of Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Factory Mutual Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vehicles Equipped with Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions for Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Handling/Charging Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing and Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GP350 Basic Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turn Radio On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Turn Radio Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Select Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Volume Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Monitor Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Receive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Time-Out Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optional Features (16-Channel Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Scan and Signalling Alert Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PTT ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Call Alert (Decode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Placing a Telephone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DTMF Preprogrammed Access/Deaccess Codes . . . . . 21
DTMF Preprogrammed Repertoire List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DTMF Last Number Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dealer Programmed Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Licensing and Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table of Contents

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Packaging Contents
GP350 Radio
Belt Clip
Antenna High Capacity
Battery
Desktop
Charger
User Guide
GP350 User Guide
Packing Information
Contents of packaging:
• GP350 Radio
• Antenna
• High Capacity Battery
• 10 Hour Overnight Desktop
Charger
• 3” Spring Action Belt Clip
• User Guide

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General Safety
In the United States, the Fed-
eral Communications Commis-
sion (FCC), with its action in
General Docket 79-144, March
13, 1985, has adopted a safety
standard for the human expo-
sure to radio frequency (RF)
electromagnetic energy emit-
ted by FCC-regulated equip-
ment.Proper operation of this
radiowillresultinuserexposure
substantially below the FCC
recommended limits.
Outside the United States, simi-
lar standards may exist.Con-
tact your local standards
agency for more detailed infor-
mation.
The following are general
safety precautions for using a
conventional radio:
Recycling/Disposal of
Batteries
The U.S.Environmental Pro-
tection Agency (EPA) classi-
fies used nickel-cadmium (Ni-
Cd) batteries as hazardous
waste, unless certain exemp-
tions apply.At the end of your
battery’s useful life, it can be
recycled. However, recycling
facilities may not be available
in all areas.Under various
state or local laws, such bat-
teries must be recycled or
disposed of properly, and
cannot be dumped in landfills
or incinerators.
Safety Information
WARNING:
Operating the radio with a
headset or other accesso-
ries at high volume levels
can damage ears and
result in hearing loss. Hear-
ing experts advise against
continuous high volume
operation.If you experi-
ence a ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume level or
discontinue use.
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WARNING:
Do not operate this equip-
ment near electrical blast-
ing caps or in an explosive
atmosphere. Under cer-
tain conditions, radios can
interfere with blasting
operations. Observe signs
cautioning against radio
transmission in the vicinity
of construction work. If
radio transmission is pro-
hibited, you must turn off
your radio and not transmit
until you are clear of the
area.
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Motorola fully endorses and
encourages the recycling of Ni-
Cd batteries.In the United
States, you can ship your Ni-Cd
batteries to the following
address, post paid, to be recy-
cled:
INMETCO
P.O.Box 720
245 Porteville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
You should consider the
methods of collecting, label-
ing and shipping used Ni-Cd
batteries. Consult your fed-
eral, state, or local EPA for
specific legal requirements
and for recycling options in
your area.
Motorola, as a responsible
corporate citizen, has always
been concerned with the pro-
tection of the environment.
Please feel free to call our toll-
free number,1-800-422-4210,
for further battery information.
Radio Frequency
The Federal Communica-
tions Commission (FCC) has
adopted a safety standard for
human exposure to radio fre-
quency electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC-regu-
lated equipment. Motorola
subscribes tothe samesafety
standard for the use of its
products. Proper operation of
this radio will result in user
exposure substantially below
FCC-recommended limits.
Safety Information (cont’d)
WARNING:
Do not allow children to
play with any radio equip-
ment containing a transmit-
ter.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the push-to-talk
(PTT) button down when
not actually desiring to
transmit.
Turn radio off when remov-
ing or installing a battery.
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WARNING:
Using battery improperly
can cause explosion or
fire, which can severely
burn skin and injure eyes.
Read and observe all bat-
tery information and pre-
cautions before handling or
charging your battery.
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Installing Accessories
IMPORTANT:
You MUST turn off the radio before install-
ing any accessory. Failure to do so may
cause the radio to constantly transmit,
AND it will lock up any radio system you
are on. If this happens, simply turn the
radio off and on.
Factory Mutual Information
For information regarding Factory Mutual
Approved models, options, and accesso-
ries for this radio, please refer to the Fac-
tory Mutual Approval Manual supplement
(6880904Z08).
Vehicles Equipped with Air Bags
• Installation of vehicle communication equip-
ment should be performed by a professional
installer/technician qualified in the require-
ments for such installations. An airbag’s
size, shape and deployment area can vary
by vehicle make, model and front compart-
ment configuration (e.g., bench seat vs.
bucket seats).
Contact the vehicle manufacturer’s corpo-
rate headquarters, if necessary, for spe-
cific air bag information for the vehicle
make, model and front compartment con-
figuration involved in your communication
equipment installation.
WARNING:
VEHICLES EQUIPPED
WITH AIR BAGS
An airbag inflates with great
force. DO NOT place
objects, including communi-
cation equipment, in the area
over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area.
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