Safety and General Information

Two-Way Radio

User’s Guide

KEM-ML37104-01B

MG160 Series

For More Information

For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.), or e-mail us at support@giantintl.com or visit us on the Internet at www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.

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. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/ uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:

•Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

•To receive calls, release the PTT button.

•To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.

Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

•United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.

•American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.

•Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.

1-1999 Edition.

•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.

•Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.

•Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.

•ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002.

•ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 533 of September 10, 2009.

To ensure optimal radio performance and 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.” Holding the antenna affects its effective range.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines if you wear a 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.

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at www.motorolasolutions.com/talkabout.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference; and

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices – Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

People with pacemakers should:

•ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.

•Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

•Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.

•Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.

Medical Devices – Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such 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. If you do use 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.

The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.

Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be used in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not always—posted.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted “Turn off two-way radios.” Obey all signs and instructions.

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—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains— touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

Exercise care when removing batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove the 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. To obtain the FCC forms, please visit the FCC’s Web site at wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605 and 159, which includes all the instructions you will need.

If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have questions, please use the following contact information:

For a fax:	For mail service:	If you have
Contact the	Call the FCC Forms	questions about
Fax-0n-Demand	Hotline	the FCC License:
system		Call the FCC

1-202-418-0177	1-800-418-FORM	1-888-CALL-FCC
	(3676)	(225-5322)

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. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

You can find the label with the FCC ID in the battery compartment.

Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

Control Buttons

PTT

1:1 Scale

Display Screen Guide

Numbers for Channel,

Call Tone

Low Battery Icon			Transmitting

Keypad Lock			Receiving

Volume			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 bottom of the radio facing you, use a small screwdriver, pen, or similar tool as illustrated below to 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 Battery Cover

Push pen inwards with small amount of pressure and raise slightly upwards

Removing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries

1.Turn the radio off.

2.With the back of the radio facing you, remove the cover.

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 the batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove the 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.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

Hook the belt clip into the notch at the top of the radio and slide it down until it clicks into place.

To Remove

Squeeze the release latch together and slide the clip up and away from the radio.

Turning Your Radio On and Off

1.To turn on, press and hold until a channel number appears and the radio beeps.

2.To turn off, press and hold until the display goes blank.

Setting the Volume

1.Press the to increase or to decrease the volume. The volume level flashes and “V” displays.

Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.

Talking and Listening

To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel.

1.To talk, press and hold PTT .

2.When you are finished talking, release PTT .

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.

Note: This radio does not have Interference Eliminator Codes. To communicate with radios that use Interference Eliminator Codes, the Interference Eliminator Code must be set to 0.

Talk Range

Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.

Monitor Button

Use this feature to see if there is anyone on the channel you have

PTT

selected.

1.	Press and hold		PTT
		to check for the channel activity.
2.	When you finish listening, release the		button.

Push to Talk PTT Timeout Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio stops transmitting if you press PTT for 60 continuous seconds.

Menu Options

Selecting the Channel

1.With the radio on, press . The current channel flashes.

2.Press or and select a channel.

3.Press PTT or to confirm your selection.

Channels and Frequencies

Channel	Frequency	Description	Channel	Frequency	Description

1	462.5625 MHz	GMRS/FRS	12	467.6625 MHz	FRS

2	462.5875 MHz	GMRS/FRS	13	467.6875 MHz	FRS

3	462.6125 MHz	GMRS/FRS	14	467.7125 MHz	FRS

4	462.6375 MHz	GMRS/FRS	15	462.5500 MHz	GMRS

5	462.6625 MHz	GMRS/FRS	16	462.5750 MHz	GMRS

6	462.6875 MHz	GMRS/FRS	17	462.6000 MHz	GMRS

7	462.7125 MHz	GMRS/FRS	18	462.6250 MHz	GMRS

8	467.5625 MHz	FRS	19	462.6500 MHz	GMRS

9	467.5875 MHz	FRS	20	462.6750 MHz	GMRS

10	467.6125 MHz	FRS	21	462.7000 MHz	GMRS

11	467.6375 MHz	FRS	22	462.7250 MHz	GMRS

Transmitting Call Tones

To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel as your radio, press .

Note: To receive the call tone, radios that use Interference Eliminator Codes must be set to 0.

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MG160 Series

Two-Way Radio