•The extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.
•The extension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9.The supply cord of the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call customer service at
Control Buttons
Display Screen Guide
FCC Licensing Information
This Motorola radio operate son 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:
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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.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Getting Started
Waterproof
This radio is waterproof to
The charging base and AC adaptor are not waterproof. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a dry location. Do not place wet radios into the charging base.
Installing the Batteries
Radio floats with included NiMH battery. It may not float with some AA batteries. Each radio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1.Turn the radio off.
2.With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining screw on the battery door and open the cover.
3.Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag (do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
4.Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you. (The ribbon should be underneath the battery pack and should wrap around the right side of the pack for easy removal.)
5.Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on the battery door.
Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
1.Turn the radio off.
2.With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining screw on the battery door and open the cover.
3.Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside. (The ribbon should be underneath the AA alkaline batteries and should wrap around the right side of the batteries.)
4.Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on the battery door.
Caution: Radio may not float with some AA batteries installed.
Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from
full to empty . When the radio has one segment left,
the radio chirps periodically or after releasing (Low Battery Alert).
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1.Turn the radio off.
2.With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining screw on the battery door to release the battery cover and open the cover.
3.Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to the radio.
4.Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on the battery door.
Removing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
1.Turn the radio off.
2.With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining screw on the battery door, release the battery cover and open the cover.
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3.Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out individually.
4.Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on the battery door.
Notes
•Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
•Remove the batteries before storing the radio for extended periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to the radio.
•The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to maintain the waterproof seal of the radio.
Using the Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
The battery charger provides
1.Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2.Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
3.Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
4.With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.
5.When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the charger base will glow continuously.
Notes
•The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged.
•When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
•For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
•If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will be extended.
•Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able to
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•When the radio is wet from rain or snow, thoroughly dry the surface before charging or removing the batteries.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1.Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2.Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3.Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
To Remove
1.Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch.
2.Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning the Radio On and Off
In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature icons available on the radio. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all features that are enabled.
Press and hold | for 3 seconds to turn the radio on. Press and | |
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Setting the Volume
Press and hold for 3 seconds, then press the or keys until you reach a comfortable listening level.
The MS350 has 16 volume levels controlled by the keys.
1.Press to increase volume.
2.Press to decrease volume.
3.Hold or to rapidly increase volume.
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 and Interference Eliminator Code.
1.To talk, press and hold .
2.When you are finished talking, release .
MS350 Series