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151-161 MHz, the XTN Series UHF radios operate in the frequency range of 461-469 MHz. When you communicate with XU1100 or XV1100 radios the output power level is 1.0 watt, with other XTN Series radios, the output power level is 2.0 watts...
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6881038B80.book Page ii Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 •...
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Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance 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.
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6881038B80.book Page iv Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) 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.
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6881038B80.book Page v Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Safety and General Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your radio while driving, please: •...
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6881038B80.book Page vi Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM 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 radio.”...
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6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
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That the cord size is18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet. 10. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at: 1-800-353-2729 (U.S.A.) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
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• Warranty Card equipment. The revised industrial design reflects the heritage and Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other ruggedness of the XTN Series. The trademarks indicated as such herein are Trademarks of Motorola, Inc. XTN Series radios provide cost- ...
Troubleshooting ... 27 Settings and Functions Display 14 Motorola Limited Warranty . . . 30 Operating Radio ... . 15 Signal Strength Indicator .
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6881038B80.book Page 1 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM FCC Licensing Information XTN Series professional two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC.
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6881038B80.book Page 2 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM 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...
The Interference Eliminator Code shows briefly. Current Channel will be left on display. A Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions can be found on page 8. Volume You can set the volume by adjusting the knob on the top of the radio; P.
6881038B80.book Page 4 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Installing Batteries The Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery • Push the Ribbed Latch on the bottom of the radio away from the battery door, or Ribbed toward the contacts. Latch • Slide and lift the battery door off. •...
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6881038B80.book Page 5 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM AA Alkaline Batteries Your radio can also use 4 AA batteries; alkaline cells provide 24 hours* of radio use. • Push the ribbed latch on the bottom of the radio away from the battery door. •...
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6881038B80.book Page 6 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Diagram of your New XTN Series Radio and its Functions Use P (Power) to: Turn power On/Off Indicator Light: Adjust radio volume Use B to: Accessory Jack Transmit call tone Audio Accessories...
6881038B80.book Page 7 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Charging The NiMH Battery with 10-Hour Charger • Make sure the radio is Off. • Lift Accessory Cover and plug the 10-Hour Charger (NNTN4021) firmly into the lower jack (small hole). Please see figure. Light •...
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Drop-in Charging Tray separately. The battery’s contacts must face down and the Motorola Logo must face the front of Charger. The light on the 10-Hour Charger will glow continuously when radio/battery is inserted.
6881038B80.book Page 9 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Programming Mode To talk with someone on your two-way radios, the following features need to be set exactly alike: 1. Channel (Current channel that the radio is using.) 2. Frequency (The frequency wave your radio uses to transmit/receive.) 3.
6881038B80.book Page 10 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Now, you may use your radio’s \ and [ or ] to select features. Press Display Then Press [ or ] to select the feature. the icon representing Press M for three seconds to exit the feature you want programming mode.
6881038B80.book Page 11 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting the Interference Eliminator Code The Interference Eliminator Code helps minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. •...
6881038B80.book Page 12 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting Bandwidth (when FCC allowable) Make sure k is accessed. Please refer to Programming Mode on page 9. • Change the setting by pushing the \ until ‘b’ displays. • Press [ or ] to select setting: Bandwidth is only selectable when flashing.
6881038B80.book Page 13 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Cloning The XTN Series radios have cloning capability when connected via the Multi Unit Charger (MUC). Cloning enables rapid fleet reconfiguration because all selectable settings are sent to the target unit. The target radios must be placed behind the source radio, please refer to the MUC instructions included with this accessory.
6881038B80.book Page 14 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Settings and Functions Display Manager Lockout/User Lock Scan Eavesdrop Reducer Battery Meter Signal Strength Frequency Setting and Programming Mode Interference Eliminator Code Frequency Indicator Channel The following table lists the functions you can set by pressing and holding a button while you are turning on your radio.
6881038B80.book Page 15 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Operating Radio Check channel activity by pressing monitor button. You will hear static if the channel is clear to use. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel. • Press and hold M.
6881038B80.book Page 16 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM User Menu Features Setting Call Tone Your radio can transmit call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert the group that you want to talk to them. There are three distinct individual call tones to choose or you can choose to turn Call Tones off: 0.
6881038B80.book Page 17 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Hands-Free Use/VOX VOX allows “hands-free” transmission when used with compatible VOX accessories • Turn radio Off. • Open Accessory Cover. • Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into Accessory Jack. • Turn radio On and lower volume before placing accessory on head or in ear.
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6881038B80.book Page 18 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Note: To order accessories, please refer to: www.motorola.com/ radios/professional. • VOX operation can be disabled by pressing M . • A short press M of will enable VOX. XU2600 and XV2600 radios are capable of hands-free use without accessories.
6881038B80.book Page 19 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Setting Preferences for Scanning/Scan List By using J, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on a specific channel. • To start scanning, briefly press J . Your channel/code screen displays and begins to scroll through channels.
6881038B80.book Page 20 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Editing Scan List Scan List Setting is changed by pressing the \ button three times. • The flashing channel will appear on the display with a solid in the code section. •...
6881038B80.book Page 21 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM • If you don’t hear the talk confirmation tone, you can enable it by pressing and holding ] as you turn on your radio. • To disable the End-of-Transmission Tone feature, turn your radio Off and then back On while pressing and holding ].
6881038B80.book Page 22 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Use and Care Use a soft damp cloth Do not immerse Do not use alcohol or to clean the exterior. in water. cleaning solutions. If the radio gets wet... Turn radio Off and Do not use radio until Dry with soft cloth.
6881038B80.book Page 23 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Frequency and Code Charts The charts on these pages provide frequency and code information. These charts are useful when using Motorola XTN Series two-way radios with other business radios. VHF Frequency Chart Position...
6881038B80.book Page 25 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Interference Eliminator Codes This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are using. Interference Eliminator codes help minimize interference by providing you with a choice of code combinations. Code Code Code...
6881038B80.book Page 27 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Troubleshooting Symptom Try This: Recharge or replace battery (NTN8971). No Power Reposition or replace AA batteries. Make sure M is completely pressed as you transmit. Message not transmitted Replace, recharge and/or reposition batteries. Hearing other Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set.
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6881038B80.book Page 28 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Symptom Try This: Confirm radios have the same channel, frequency, interference eliminator code and *eavesdrop reducer code settings. (*XV2600, XU2600) Make sure M is NOT being pressed while trying to listen. Message not received Replace, recharge and/or reposition batteries.
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6881038B80.book Page 29 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM Symptom Try This: Charger light Check radio/battery is properly inserted and check battery/ does not come charger contacts to be sure they are clean. Low battery meter reading Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type. (Single cell although new bateries only.) batteries are...
Motorola (Products). • Batteries. Defects in materials and workmanship in batteries that are manufactured by Motorola and/or sold with Products are covered by this warranty only if the fully-charged capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or they leak. •...
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1-800-353-2729 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola. You must ship the Products to us with freight, duties and insurance prepaid. Along with the Products you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
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Products that are operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment or software not furnished by Motorola for use with the Products (“ancillary equipment”), or any damage to the Products or ancillary equipment as a result of such use. Among other things, “ancillary equipment”...
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In no event shall Motorola be liable, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) for damages in excess of the purchase price of the Product, or for any indirect,...
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6881038B80.book Page 34 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XII. Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you, to the extent that a lawsuit is based on a claim that the Products directly infringe a United States patent.
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Paging 1-800-548-9954 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) Two-Way 1-800-353-2729 TTY 1-888-390-6456 (Text Telephone) To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com or at: In the USA: In Canada: Motorola, Inc. Motorola Canada Limited 600 North U.S. Highway 45...
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Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the...
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FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules. More specifically, 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.
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FCC Licensing Information ......1 Mic Gain............16 Frequency............. 3 Microphone ...........6 Setting ..........10 Monitor Signal Strength ......15 Functions ............6 MOTOROLA SERVICES 1-800-448-6686 ........1 Gain ............16 noise ............16 Hands-Free Use ......... 17 NTN8971NiMH battery........4 Icon Programming ........9 Obstacle............15...
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Talking ..........21 VOX ............14,17 Roger Beeps..........14 External..........17 Off ............18 Scan............28 Turn On/Off..........6 Website Scan List ............. 19 Motorola Scrambling Code ........11 www.motorola.com Sensitivity level ........... 17 Accesories Setting www.motorola.com/radios/professional Battery Type ........20 Call tone ..........16 www.fcc.gov .........1...
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6881038B80.book Page 67 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XTN-Series Quick Reference Function Appearance Use [or ] for1 through 6* Channel XU2600, XV2600 Frequency Interference Eliminator Code Eavesdrop Visible if Feature is On. Reducer Visible except when Battery Meter changing features. Channel Scan Press J to access.
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6881038B80.book Page 68 Thursday, August 30, 2001 5:33 PM XTN Series User Programming Radio On Visual \as needed, then [or ] Call Tone Choose1,2,3 or Off = 0 Mic Gain/ Choose1 low, 2 medium, or 3 Sensitivity high sensitivity. Level...