2. When you are finished talking, release 
.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the microphone while talking.
Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
Power Boost
To boost your radio’s power up to high power, press the top portion of the 
button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can conserve your battery’s energy by pushing the
lower part of the 
button to use less power.
Note: If you are on an FRS only channel (see “Channels and Frequencies” tables on overleaf for details) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the 
is pressed.
Monitor Button
Pressing and holding 
for three seconds allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press 
to check for activity on the current channel before you talk.
Push-to-Talk 
Timeout Timer
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press 
for 60 continuous seconds.
Menu Options
Selecting the Channel
Your radio has 22 channels plus 8 repeater channels. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to transmit. Channels
0.5watt only and all other channels are GMRS. (See the
“Channels and Frequencies” tables on overleaf for details.)
1. With the radio on, press 
. When the radio is on a 0.5
watt channel, | displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts |
channel, 
displays. The current channel flashes.
2.Press 
or 
and select an unused or quiet channel.
3.Press 
to save the channel setting or 
to continue set up.
The 8 repeater channels are disabled by default. See ”Enabling Repeater Channels” on overleaf for information on setting the
radio to a repeater channel.
Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are analog tones. Codes 39 – 121 are digital codes. 0 is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled.
To set the code for a channel:
1.Press 
until the code starts to flash.
2.Press 
or 
to select the code.
3.Press 
to save the code setting or 
to continue set up.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An extended press of 
or 
allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
When setting codes for repeater channels
value is only used for receiving. The transmitted code can be set separately for repeater access. See ”Selecting the Repeater Access (TX) Code” on overleaf for additional
information.
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 to communicate with radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group so you can alert them that you want to talk. Your radio has 10 call tones from which to choose, including 5 animal sounds and 5 regular call tones.
To set a call tone:
1.Press 
three times until the current call tone setting flashes and 
appears.
2.Press 
or 
to change and hear the call tone.
3.Press 
to set the new call tone or 
to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press 
.
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
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You can use the iVOX feature to transmit
1. Press 
until appears on the display. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2.Press 
or 
to select On or Off.
3.Press 
to set or 
to continue set up.
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You can transmit
Many accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or shop.giantintl.com.
1.Turn the radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the accessory port.
2.Turn the radio on. VOX shows on the display.
3.Adjust the volume appropriately by rotating 
. Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear.
4.To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Note: There is a short delay between the time you start talking and when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the transmission is completed.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in | Mode |
Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio pick
up soft voices.
1.Press 
until VOX and the level setting (1 - 3) appear on the display.
2.Press 
or 
to select the sensitivity level.
3.Press 
to set or 
to continue set up.
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level.
QT Noise Filtering
The QT
To turn QT noise filtering on or off:
1. Press 
until displays. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2.Press 
or 
to turn noise filtering On or Off.
3.Press 
to confirm your selection or 
to continue set up.
To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on:
1.Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio.
2.Press 
to send a call tone. This allows your voice to pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio.
3.Press 
and speak normally.
Note: If you skip step 2, the beginning of your message may not be heard on the receiving radio. For a
VibraCallTM Alert
VibraCallTM is a vibrating alert that notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. When the alert is on, the radio vibrates once every 30 seconds when you receive a message on the channel and code you set.
1. To turn vibrating alerts on, press 
until is displayed. The current setting will flash.
2.Press 
or 
to change the setting to On/Off.
3.Press 
to set or 
to continue set up.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed.
1.Press 
until 
appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2.Press either 
or 
to turn On or Off.
3.Press 
to confirm or 
to continue set up.
Note: When the key tone feature is off, the following are not disabled:
•Transmit timeout alert tone
•Call tone
•Low battery alert tone or
•The transmitted talk confirmation tone
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It is like saying “Roger” or “Over” to let others know you are finished talking. Talk Confirmation Tone is disabled in repeater mode on channels
1. With the radio on, press 
until the appears. The current setting On/Off flashes.
2.Press 
or 
to turn On or Off.
3.Press 
to set or 
to continue setup.
Enabling Repeater Channels
Use of a repeater can greatly increase the radio range and coverage area. Repeater use must be coordinated with the owner of the repeater. Be sure to understand and follow the sharing and usage rules for each repeater system.
1.With the radio on, press 
until the R appears. The current setting ON/OFF will flash.
2.Press 
or 
to select ON or OFF.
3.Press 
to save the setting or 
to continue set up.
After enabling the repeater channels, you will be able to select channels
Selecting the Repeater Access (TX) Code
When a repeater channel is selected, an additional menu option is available for setting the transmitted Interference Eliminator Code. Many repeaters will require a specific value setting to
activate the repeater on your transmissions. See the table “Interference Eliminator Tone / Code Values” for detailed
information.
1. With the radio on, press 
repeatedly until the , the R, and the current setting flash.
2.Press 
or 
to select the code.
3.Press 
or 
to exit menu mode.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.
An extended press of 
or 
allows you to scroll through the Interference Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want. 0 is the off position.
Special Features
Emergency Alert Mode
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group of your need for urgent help. MR series radios will operate in an automatic
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