• No license fee or airtime charges! • Audible Call Tone Ringing option so your group can identify who’s calling • Keypad Lock Prevents your settings from being accidentally changed • Illuminated display Easy to read your settings in dark places • Batteries (not included) Requires 3 AA Alkaline batteries • Quick Release Swivel Belt Clip Included • Durable, fixed antenna Maximizes talk range • 1 Year Limited Warranty For warranty details call 1-800-353-2729 • Up to 2 mile range Depending on terrain and co
Table of Contents Call Tone...................................................................... 7 Your New Radio Set The Call Tone ........................................................ 7 Radio Diagram.......................................................... 2 “Roger” Beep ............................................................... 7 Scan (T5210 Only)....................................................... 8 Batteries Hands-Free Use (VOX) (T5220 Only) ......................... 9 To Install ........
Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout T5210 and T5220 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies.This license-free, short range, two-way radio service was established specifically for family and group recreational use. Use of this radio outside the country Power/Volume Knob where it was intended to be distributed is LED Indicator Light subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Batteries T5210 and T5220 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline batteries providing approximately 30 hours of use. That is almost 3 hours of talk and over 27 hours of standby time. To Install: 1. With back of radio facing you, flip Battery Cover Latch up to release. Lift cover off. Fig. 1. 2. Insert 3 AA batteries as shown. Fig. 2. 3. Reposition Battery Cover, flip Battery Cover Latch down to secure.
Belt Clip Motorola T5210 and T5220 radios come with a swivel belt clip. To Attach: 1. Align belt clip post with hole in the radio back. 2. Gently push until it clicks into place. Fig. 3. To Remove: 1. Push release tab on top of belt clip down to release catch. 2. Pull belt clip from the radio back. Front Cover Figure 3 The T5210 and T5220 radios have a removable front cover that allows you to customize your radio to your lifestyle. Do not operate the radio without the cover. To Remove: 1.
To Communicate Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have 14 channels. To communicate with others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. Turn The Radio On: 1. Rotate Power/Volume knob clockwise until you hear a click. Radio will beep and LED Indicator Light will flash to confirm.The display will show current channel and code. LED will flash every three seconds. 2.
Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. Menu/Lock Button: You can be sure your menu settings won’t be changed accidentally. Just turn on the menu lock by pressing the Menu button for three seconds. Now you’ll see a lock on the display.
Call Tone: The Call Tone gets others’ attention before you start talking. Press Call button and users on your channel will hear your Call Tone. T5210 and T5220 have 5 Call Tones. Set The Call Tone: 1. With the radio on, press Menu button three times. Current Call Tone will begin to flash.Fig. 6. 2. Use Scroll buttons to change and hear Call Tone while flashing. 3. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new Call Tone.
Scan (T5210 Only) By using Scanning , you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you. More importantly, you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan. You don’t have to set a new channel or code, the radio just resets itself temorarily to that channel and code and you can start talking. To start scanning, briefly press (Scan/Monitor).
Hands-Free Use (VOX) (T5220 Only) Hands-Free Use With Accessories VOX allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio. To set VOX, plug in your accessory before you turn on your radio. When you turn on your radio, a flashing VOX symbol displays. Your radio will now detect your voice and transmit every time you talk. When you transmit using a VOX headset, you will hear yourself talking through the accessory speaker. This lets you know VOX is working.
Battery Meter: The Battery Meter, located on the front display, is divided into three bars. As power is used, the bars will disappear. Fig. 7. Note: To ensure proper functioning of the battery meter use only alkaline batteries. The meter will not work accurately with rechargeable batteries.
Talk Range Motorola T5210 and T5220 radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range in the field. It is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Optimal Range Maximum talk range in flat, open areas, is up to 2 (two) miles. Medium Range Range is decreased when buildings and trees are in the way. Minimal Range Dense foliage and mountains can limit range. Care of Your Radio To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water.
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 contained in user guides published prior to October 2000. For information regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio models that offer this capability.
To assure optimal radio performance and to 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”.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. 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.
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: • 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.
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 such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution No Power Reposition or replace batteries. Erratic Display Reposition or replace batteries. Message Not Transmitted Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is completely pressed as you transmit. Reposition or replace batteries. Shared Channel may be in use, try another. Message Not Received Confirm radios have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code is inactive. Make sure Push-To-Talk is not inadvertently being pressed. Reposition or replace batteries.
Troubleshooting Solution Problem Limited Talk Range Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range, check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range, change location of radio. Heavy Static or Interference Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart, increase your distance. Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
Motorola Limited Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty For Two-Way Family Radios I. What this Warranty Covers and for How Long The Motorola company listed below ("Motorola") warrants its Two-Way Family Radios (the "Products") against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only, and is not transferable.
IV. How to Get Warranty Service To get warranty service, please call: 1- 800- 353- 2729 USA 1- 800- 461- 4575 Canada You will receive directions on how to mail the Products to Motorola. All Products shipped to Motorola Service Centers must be shipped with freight and insurance prepaid. Along with the Products you must include a receipt, bill of sale, or some other comparable proof of purchase, a written description of the problem and, most importantly, your address, and telephone number.
The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Products, accessories, battery or parts as established by Motorola. Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by Motorola.
FCC License Not Required 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.
Channel Frequency Chart Channel MHz 1....................................462.5625 2....................................462.5875 3....................................462.6125 4....................................462.6375 5....................................462.6625 6....................................462.6875 7....................................462.7125 Channel MHz 8....................................467.5625 9....................................467.5875 10..................................467.6125 11..
Interference Eliminator Code Chart 24 Talkabout Code Hz Freq 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 7/7x Code A B C D E F Talkabout Code Hz Freq 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6 241.8 250.
Specifications Description T5210 Specs T5220 Specs Channels Codes Operating Frequency Talk Range Power Source Battery Life (talk time) Bandwidth 14 38 UHF-462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3 AA Alkaline Batteries 30 Hours* 12.5 kHz 14 38 UHF-462.550 to 467.725 MHz Up to 2 Miles 3 AA Alkaline Batteries 30 Hours* 12.5 kHz *Two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time. Visit our website at: http://www.motorola.
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