Motorola M-Series owner manual Programming, To Change Frequency and Code Settings, Channel Models

PROGRAMMING

Understanding Frequencies and Codes

Frequencies:

Your radio operates on a group of frequencies (see page 10 for complete listing). You access frequency(ies) through radio chan- nel(s). You can operate on any of your radio’s frequencies, but each must be licensed through the FCC (see page 2).

To understand the difference between fre- quencies and channels, think of channels as pre-set buttons on your car stereo and the frequencies as the many radio stations avail- able. You can select and save different sta- tions (frequencies) to pre-set buttons (channels) for easy access.

Interference Eliminator Codes:

Codes filter out static, noise and unwanted chatter on radio channels (see page 11 for complete listing). When you operate on a fre- quency with a code set, you block out most interference on the frequency. This allows you to communicate with less interference than when operating without a code. Remember, since radio frequencies can be monitored, codes will not make your conversations private.

•For compatibility with radios that do not have codes, the radio can be set to Code “Off" in the programming mode. See fol- lowing instructions.

IMPORTANT

To talk to others in your group all radios must be set to the same channel and code.

There are settings programmed into your radio for frequencies and codes. If it is necessary to confirm settings or to change them for licens- ing purposes, the radio will audibly guide you through a series of programming steps. If you have questions, please call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-448-6686.

To Change Frequency and Code Settings

1 Channel Models

1.Hold Push-To-Talk button down while turning radio on. Fig. J

Radio announces current frequency setting. Example: “frequency one”

2. Press Push-To-Talk button to scroll through frequencies.Fig. K

Radio announces each frequency as you scroll. Example: “two...three...”

3.Release Push-To-Talk when you have reached desired frequency.

4.Press Monitor button to select and save new frequency setting. Fig. L

Radio announces current code setting. Example: “code two nine”

5.Press Push-To-Talk to scroll through codes.

Radio announces each code as you scroll. Example: “three zero...three one”

6.Release Push-To-Talk when you have reached desired code.

7.Press Monitor button to select and save new code setting.

Radio “beeps” to indicate it has exited programming and is ready for use.

8 FIG. J 1 Channel Model