EM1000Series
KEM-PK14190-67
Safetyand General Information
ImportantInformation on Safe and Efficient Operation
ReadThis Information Before Using Your Radio.
Theinformation providedin this document supersedesthe general
safetyinformationin user guides published prior to December1, 2002.
Transmitand Receive Procedure
Yourtwo-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. Tocontrol
yourexposure and ensure compliance with the general population/
uncontrolledenvironment exposure limits, always adhere to the
followingprocedure:
• Transmitno more than 50% of the time.
• Toreceive calls, release the PTT button.
• Totransmit (talk), press the Push to Talk(PTT) button.
Transmitting50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio
generatesmeasurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting
(interms of measuring standards compliance).
Exposureto Radio Frequency Energy
YourMotorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
exposurestandards and guidelines:
• UnitedStates Federal Communications Commission, Code of
FederalRegulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.
• AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of
Electricaland Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
• Instituteof Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.
1-1999Edition.
• InternationalCommission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP)1998.
• Ministryof Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human
Exposureto Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the
FrequencyRange from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.
• AustralianCommunications Authority Radiocommunications
(ElectromagneticRadiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
• ANATELANNEXto ResolutionNo. 303 ofJuly 2, 2002 “Regulationof
limitationofexposureto electrical, magneticand electromagnetic
fieldsinthe radio frequencyrange between9 KHz and 300GHz”and
“Attachmenttoresolution#303 from July2, 2002”.
Toensure optimal radio performance and make sure human
exposureto radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the
guidelinesset forth in the above standards, always adhere to the
followingprocedures.
PortableRadio Operation and EME Exposure
AntennaCare
Useonly the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorizedantennas, modifications, or attachments could
damagethe radio and may violate FCC regulations.
DoNOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the
antennaaffects its effective range.
Body-WornOperation
Tomaintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
guidelinesif you wear a radio on your body when transmitting
alwaysplace the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip
holder,holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of non-
Motorola-approvedaccessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF
exposureguidelines.
Ifyou do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-
wornaccessories 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.
DataOperation
Ifapplicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or
withoutan accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at
leastone inch (2.5 cm) from the body.
ApprovedAccessories
Fora list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at
www.motorola.com.
ElectromagneticInterference/Compatibility
Note:Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
electromagneticinterference (EMI) if inadequately shielded,
designedor otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Thisdevice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subjectto the following two conditions:
1. Thisdevicemay not cause harmful interference; and
2. Thisdevicemust accept any interference received, including
interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
Facilities
Toavoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,
turnoff your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you
todo so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment
thatis sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
Wheninstructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an
aircraft.Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable
regulationsper airline crew instructions.
MedicalDevices – Pacemakers
TheAdvanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a
minimumseparation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
handheldwireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations
areconsistent with the independent research by and
recommendationsof the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Peoplewith pacemakers should:
• ALWAYSkeep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their
pacemakerwhen the radio is turned ON.
• Notcarry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Usethe ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential
forinterference.
• Turnthe radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect
thatinterference is taking place.
MedicalDevices – Hearing Aids
Somedigital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids.
Inthe event of such interference, you may want to consult your
hearingaid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
MedicalDevices – Other
Ifyou use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturerof your device to determine if it is adequately
shieldedfrom RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in
obtainingthis information.
Safetyand General Use While Driving
Checkthe laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the
areawhere you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your
radiowhile driving, please:
• Givefull attention to driving and to the road.
• Usehands-free operation, if available.
• Pulloff the road and park before making or answering a call if
drivingconditions so require.
Theuse of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
concentrationmay cause distraction or otherwise impair your
abilityto safely participate in such activities. Always use technology
safely.
Donot place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the
airbag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a
portableradio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air
baginflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause
seriousinjury to occupants of the vehicle.
PotentiallyExplosive Atmospheres
Turnoff your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosiveatmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified
shouldbe used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove,
installor charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially
explosiveatmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodilyinjury or even death.
ForMore Information
Forfurther information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119
(U.S.and Canada), or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com or visit
uson the Internet at www.motorola.com.
Note:The areas with potentially explosiveatmospheres referred to
aboveinclude fueling areas such as below deckson boats, fuel or
chemicaltransfer or storage facilities,areas where the air contains
chemicalsor particles (such as grain, dustor metal powders) and
anyother area where you would normally be advisedto turn off your
vehicleengine. Areas with potentially explosiveatmospheres are
often—butnot always—posted.
BlastingCaps and Areas
Toavoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your
radiowhen you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area,
orin areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and
instructions.
OperationalCautions
Antennas
Donot use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a
damagedantenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn
canresult.
Batteries
Allbatteriescan cause property damageand/or bodily injurysuch as
burnsif a conductivematerial—likejewelry, keys or beadedchains—
touchexposedterminals. The conductivematerial may completean
electricalcircuit(short circuit)and become quite hot.Exercise care in
handlinganycharged battery,particularly when placingit inside a
pocket,purseor other container withmetal objects.
Exercisecare when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use
sharpor conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
BatteryCharger Safety Instructions:
Savethese Instructions
1. Donotexpose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Donotoperate or disassemble the charger if it has received a
sharpblow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Neveralterthe AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the
plugwill not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a
qualifiedelectrician. An improper condition can result in a risk
ofelectric shock.
4. Toreduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug
ratherthan the cord when disconnecting the charger from the
ACreceptacle.
5. Toreduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the
outletbefore attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Useofan attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola
mayresult in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
7. Makesurethe cord is located so it will not be stepped on,
trippedover or subjected to damage or stress.
8. Anextensioncord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary.Use of an improper extension cord could result in a
riskof a fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used,make sure that:
• Thepins on the plug of the extension cord are the same
number,size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• Theextension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• Theextension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet,
and16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9. Thesupplycord of the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the
cordis damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
andCanada) or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com.
FCCLicensing Information
YourMotorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS)frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of
theFederal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires
thatall operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license
beforeoperating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please
requestForm 605 and 159 , which includes all of the forms and
instructionsyou will need.
Ifyou wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have
questions,please use the following contact information:
Youmay also visit the FCC’s Website at www.fcc.gov.
Changesor modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may
voidthe user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio
andshould not be made. To comply with FCC requirements,
transmitteradjustments should be made only by or under the
supervisionof a person certified as technically qualified to perform
transmittermaintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and
fixedservices as certified by an organization representative of the
userof those services. Replacement of any transmitter component
(crystal,semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment
authorizationfor this radio could violate FCC rules.
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3. Gentlyremoveeach battery by easingeach batteryout individually.
4. Repositionthebattery cover and press down to secure.
Notes
• Exercisecare when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use
sharpor conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
• Removethe batteries before storing your radio for extended
periodsof time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause
permanentdamage to your radio.
Usingthe Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
Thebattery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for
NiMHbatteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a
deskor workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16
hours)before using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an
emptybattery is fully charged within 14 hours.
1. Followthesteps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2. PlugtheAC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
3. PlugtheAC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
4. Witharadio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging
pockets.
5. Whenchargingin the battery charger,the red light on the
chargerbase will glow continuously.
Usingthe mini-USB Charging Connector
Themini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to
convenientlycharge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative
tocharging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk
standusing the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used
whiletraveling.
Availablemini-USB charging options: (optional accessories)
1. Walltravel charger
2. Vehiclecharger
3. Mini-USBcomputercable
Ifusing a computer, the computer must be turned on.
Thisand other accessories (sold separately) are available for your
radio.For more information, visit our Web site at
www.motorola.comor shop.giantintl.com.
1. Plugyourmini-USB cable or charger into a power source as is
appropriatefor your accessory.
2. Plugthe cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your radio.
3. Anemptybattery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
4. TheLEDindicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the
batteryis charging.
Notes
• Thelight will remainred after the NiMH battery pack is fully
charged.
• Whenmoving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
chargethe NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature
acclimates(usually about 20 minutes).
• Foroptimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within
16hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• Turnradio off while charging.
Attachingand Removing the Belt Clip
1. Attachbeltclip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Alignthebelt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. Gentlypushuntil the clip clicks in place.
ToRemove
1. Pushdownon the release tab at the top of the belt clip to
releasethe catch.
2. Pullthebelt clip away from the back of the radio.
TurningYour Radio On and Off
Turn clockwiseto turn the radio on and counterclockwise to
turnthe radio off.
1. IntheON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature
iconsavailable on the radio.
2. Thedisplayscreen then shows the current channel, code and
allfeatures that are enabled.
Settingthe Volume
Pressand hold forthree seconds while rotating until you
reacha comfortable listening level.
1. Rotate clockwisetoincrease the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwisetodecrease the volume.
Donot hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortablelevel, it could hurt your ear.
Talkingand Listening
Tocommunicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channeland Interference Eliminator Code.
1.To talk, press and hold .
2.When you are finished talking, release .
Formaximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from
yourmouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover
themicrophone while talking.
TalkRange
Yourradio is designed tomaximize performance and improve
transmissionrange. Do not use the radios closerthan five feet apart.
MonitorButton
Pressingand holding forthree seconds allows you to listento
thevolume level of the radio when you are not receiving.This allows
youto adjust the volume, if necessary.You can also press to
checkfor activity on the current channel beforeyou talk.
Pushto Talk Timeout Timer
Toprevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio
emitsa continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you
press for 60 continuous seconds.
MenuOptions
Selectingthe Channel
Yourradio has 22 channels. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and
allother channels are GMRS (See the "Channels and Frequencies"
tableon overleaf for details).
1. Withtheradio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5
wattchannel, 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 tosave the channel setting or to continue set up.
SelectingThe Interference Eliminator Code
InterferenceEliminator Codes help minimize interference by
blockingtransmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121
InterferenceEliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog
codesthat appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are
additionaldigital codes added for superior interference protection.
0is the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled.
Toset the code for a channel:
1. Press untilthecode starts to flash.
2. Press or to select the code.
3. Press tosave the code setting or to continue set up.
Youcan set a different code for each channel using this procedure.
Anextended press of or allows you to scroll through the
InterferenceCode rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you
want.
Note:You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio
thatuses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios
thatdo not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for “no
tone,no code” and OFF will flash on your radio’s display.
Settingand Transmitting Call Tones
Yourradio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your
groupso you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call
tonesfrom which to choose.
Toset a call tone:
1. Withtheradio on, press three times until the current
calltone setting (0 - 10) flashes and appears.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press toset the new call tone or to continue set up.
Totransmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel
andInterference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .
Note:Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Hands-FreeUse Without Accessories ( )
Youcanuse the iVOX featureto transmithands-free withoutthe need
forany headsetaccessories.Once iVOX isturned on, the radiodetects
yourvoiceand transmitswhen you speak intothe internal microphone.
1. Press until appearson the display. The current
settingOn/Off will flash.
2. Press or to select On or Off.
3. Press tosetor tocontinue set up.
Hands-FreeUse With Accessories ( )
Youcan transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional
headsetaccessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voiceand transmits when you speak.
Manyaccessories (sold separately) are available for your radio. For
moreinformation, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
shop.giantintl.com.
1. Turnthe radio off and plug the VOX accessory into the
accessoryport.
2. Turnthe radio on. VOX shows on the display.
3. Adjustthe volume appropriately by rotating . Lower the
volumebefore placing the accessory on your heador in your ear.
4. Toturn off, simply remove accessory.
Note:There is a short delay between the time you start talking and
whenthe radio transmits. There is a short delay before the
transmissionis completed.
DisplayScreen Guide
Numbersfor Channel,
CallTone
Numbersfor Codes
— Battery Meter
— Channel Power
Indicator(see Menu
Options)
— Lock
— Talk Confirmation
Tone(Roger Beep)
— Noise Filtering
— On/Off for each
feature
— Scan
— CallTone,
KeypadTone
— Weather Alert
— Hands-Free Use
Without
Accessories
— Hands-Free Use
WithAccessories
Continuedon back
EM1000
ControlButtons
Volume
Pushto Talk
FlashlightButton
Microphone
CallTone
Scroll/Weather
FlashlightLED
EmergencyAlert
LEDIndicator
AccessoryJack
Menu/Lock
Scan/Monitor
Mini-USB
ChargingPort
GettingStarted
Installingthe Batteries
Eachradio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3
AAalkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
InstallingNiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch
upand remove the cover.
3. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag (Do not
disassembleor unwrap the battery pack).
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Installingthe Three AA Alkaline Batteries
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch
upand remove the cover.
3. Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as
showninside.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
RadioBattery Meter
Theradio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
toempty .When the radio has one segment left, the
radiochirps periodically or after releasing (Low Battery Alert).
Removingthe NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
releasethe battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to
theradio.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Removingthe Three AA Batteries
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
releasethe battery cover and remove the cover.
Fora fax:
Contactthe
Fax-0n-Demand
system
Formail service:
Callthe FCC
FormsHotline
Ifyou have
questionsabout
theFCC License:
Callthe FCC
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
(3676)
1-888-CALL-FCC
(225-5322)
Two-Way Radio