MG160 Manual
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.
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.
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.
other container with metal objects. Exercise care when removing AAA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries. 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.
Control Buttons Display Screen Guide - Low Battery Icon -Receiving -Transmitting -Volume -Keypad Lock -Scan. Getting Started Installing the Batteries Each radio uses 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Installing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries 1. Turn the radio off. 2. With the back of the radio facing you, remove the cover. 3. Insert the three AAA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside. 4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Removing the Three AAA Batteries 1.
3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out individually. 4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure. Notes: • Exercise care when removing AAA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries. • Remove the Alkaline batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.
Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds. Menu Options Selecting the Channel Your radio has 22 channels. 1. With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes. 2. Press or and select a channel. 3. Press or to confirm your selection. Channels and Frequencies Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency 462.5625 MHz 462.5875 MHz 462.6125 MHz 462.6375 MHz 462.6625 MHz 462.6875 MHz 462.
Your radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you are finished talking. Scan Easily finds your group’s channel by searching all channels for activity. Start/Stop scan: 1. Press once. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops scanning and you hear the transmission. To respond, press within 5 seconds. Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings: 1. Press and hold until displays. 2.
