Motorola TALKABOUT T82 Extreme Manual

ATTENTION!
Before using this product, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that ships with the radio which contains instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulation.

Package Contents

Package Content	T82	T82 Extreme	T82 Extreme Quad	T82 Extreme RSM
Radio	2	2	4	2
Belt clip	2	2	4	2
Lanyard	0	2	4	0
Battery	2	2	4	2
Power Supply	1	1	2	1
Headset with boom mic	0	2	4	0
RSM	0	0	0	2
Stickersheet(16pcs)	1	1	2	1
Owner's manual	1	1	1	1
Carrycase	0	1	1	1

Personalization Stickers:
16 stickers (twin pack)/32 stickers (quad pack) provided in order to personalize and keep track of radios. Use permanent marker for the blank stickers.

Frequency Chart

Ch.	Freq. (MHz)	Ch.	Freq. (MHz)	Ch.	Freq. (MHz)
1	446.00625	7	446.08125	13	446.15625
2	446.01875	8	446.09375	14	446.16875
3	446.03125	9	446.10625	15	446.18125
4	446.04375	10	446.11875	16	446.19375
5	446.05625	11	446.13125
6	446.06875	12	446.14375

Note: Only Channels 1 to 8 are available by default. Channels 9 to 16 need to be activated by user before they can be selected. Channels 9 to 16 should only be used in countries where these frequencies are allowed by government authorities. Channels 9 to 16 are not allowed in Russia.

Features and Specifications

Note: *Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.

Radio Control Buttons and Display

Note: The radio screen will dim 5 seconds after the last button is pressed. Radio screen will turn off after another 5 seconds for battery saving purpose, only an LED will be shown blinking. Press any button (except Flashlight button) to resume the display.

Note: *Only Channels 1 to 8 are available by default. Channels 9 to 16 need to be activated by user before they can be selected. Channels 9 to 16 should only be used in countries where these frequencies are allowed by government authorities. Channels 9 to 16 are not allowed in Russia.

Installing the Batteries

Each radio can either use a NiMH rechargeable battery pack or three units of AA Alkaline Battery, and beeps when the batteries are low.

1. For NiMH battery pack, insert the battery pack with the and signs facing you. Observe polarity. For AA Alkaline batteries, insert the batteries. Observe polarity.

Radio Battery Meter

The number of bars (0–3) on the Radio Battery icon shown indicates the charge remaining in the battery. When the radio battery meter shows one segment left, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing the PTT button (Low Battery Alert).

Battery Capacity Maintenance

Using the Micro-USB Charger

The micro-USB charger allows you to charge your NiMH battery pack.

Note: It is recommended to power OFF your radio while charging. However, if power is ON while charging, you may not be able to transmit a message if the battery is completely empty. Allow time for the battery to charge to one bar before attempting to transmit a message. When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the NiMH battery pack until the 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.

Turning your Radio On and Off

To turn your radio ON, turn the rotary knob clockwise.

To turn your radio OFF, turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.

Setting the Volume

Increase volume by turning the rotary knob clockwise.

To decrease volume, turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.

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

All radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Sub-Code in order to communicate.

1. Press and hold the PTT button while speaking. The Transmit icon appears on the display.
2. Release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. When you do, the Receive icon appears on the display.

For maximum clarity, hold the radio 2 to 3 cm away and avoid covering the microphone while talking.

Talk Range

Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Ensure the radios are at least 5 feet apart when in used.

Monitor Button

Pressing and holding Scan/Monitor for 3 seconds to enter Monitor mode and listen for weak signals on the current channel. You can also listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to adjust the volume, if necessary.

Push-to-Talk Time-out Timer

To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press the PTT button for 60 seconds continuously.

Menu Options

Note: *Only Channels 1 to 8 are available by default. Channels 9 to 16 need to be activated by user before they can be selected. Channels 9 to 16 should only be used in countries where these frequencies are allowed by government authorities. Channels 9 to 16 are not allowed in Russia.

Selecting the Channel

The channel is the frequency of the radio uses to transmit.

1. Press Menu until the channel number starts to flash.
2. Press or to change the channel. Long press on these keys allows you to scroll through the channels rapidly to browse the codes.
3. Press PTT button to exit menu or Menu to continue set up.

Note: Your radio has eight channels by default. In countries where 16 channels are allowed, you can activate Channels 9 to 16 with the following steps:

1. Press Menu until the channel number starts to flash.
2. Press and hold down and simultaneously for 3 seconds until you hear a beep and "16 CH" is displayed briefly.

Note: *Only Channels 1 to 8 are available by default. Channels 9 to 16 need to be activated by user before they can be selected. Channels 9 to 16 should only be used in countries where these frequencies are allowed by government authorities. Channels 9 to 16 are not allowed in Russia.

Selecting the Sub-Code

Sub-Codes help minimize interference by blocking transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Sub-Codes.

To set the code for a channel:

1. Press Menu until the code starts to flash.
2. Press or to select the code. You can hold down the button to speed up scrolling through the codes.
3. Press the PTT button to exit menu or Menu to continue set up.

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 20 call tones for you to choose from.

To set a call tone:

1. Press Menu until the Call Tone icon appears. The current call tone setting will flash.
2. Press or to change and listen to the call tone.
3. Press the PTT button to exit menu or Menu to continue set up.

In order to transmit your call tone to other radios, set up the same channel and Sub-Code on your radio and press Call Tone.

Easy Pairing

The Easy Pairing feature allows a group of radio users to program all their radios to the same Channel and Sub-Code settings quickly and simultaneously. Any one radio within the group can be designated as the "Leader's radio" and have it's Channel and Sub-Code settings transmitted to and copied by all the other radios in the group (Members' radios).

1. To copy the channel and Sub-Code combination to all the other "Members' radios", press and hold the button on the Members' radios until you hear a beep. Release the button after the beep, and wait for the transmission from the Leader's radio.

Note:

• You will see the icon blinking on the display. This confirms that the radio is in Easy Pairing mode waiting to receive the Channel and Sub-Code settings from the Leader's radio. All Members' radios will remain in this mode for 3 minutes.

3. On the Leader's radio, press and hold down the button until you hear a double beep.

Note:

Internal Voice Operated Transmission/ Voice Operated Transmission (ivox/vox)

Transmission is initiated by speaking into the microphone of the radio/audio accessory instead of pushing the PTT button.

L3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments

L2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments

L1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments

1. Press Menu until the icon appears on the display. When audio accessory is connected, the icon will be shown. The current setting (Off, L1–L3) will flash.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press the PTT button to exit menu or Menu to continue set up.

Note: When using iVOX/VOX, there will be a short delay.

Dual Channel Monitor

Enables you to scan the current channel and another channel alternately.

To set another channel and start Dual Channel Monitor:

1. Press Menu until the Dual Channel Monitor icon appears. The Dual Channel Monitor icon will flash.
2. Press or to select the channel then press Menu.
3. Press or to select the Sub-Code.
4. To end Dual Channel Monitor, press Menu.

Note: If you set the same channel and Sub-Code as the current channel, Dual Channel Monitor does not work.

Silent Mode (Vibrate Alert)

Silent Mode (Vibrate Alert) notifies you that your radio is receiving a message. This is useful in noisy environments. The Vibrate Alert will be triggered when you received a call. It will then only be triggered again if there is no activity within 30 seconds after the previous call.

1. Press Menu until the Vibrate Alert icon is displayed. The current setting will flash.
2. Press or to change the setting to On/Off.
3. Press the PTT button to exit menu or Menu to continue set up.

Keypad Tones

You may enable or disable the keypad tones. You will hear the key tone each time a button is pushed.

1. Press Menu until the Keypad Tone icon appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
2. Press either or to turn On/Off.
3. Press the PTT button to confirm or Menu to continue set up.

Roger 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 have finished talking.

1. Press Menu until the Roger Tone icon appears. The current setting On/Off flashes.
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press the PTT button to set or Menu to continue set up.

Emergency Alert Mode

The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group for help. T82/T82 Extreme radios will operate in an automatic "hands-free" emergency control mode for a total of 30 seconds after activating the Emergency Alert. T82/T82 Extreme radios in your group will automatically advance the speaker volume to the maximum setting and sound a warbling alert tone for 8 seconds. The alert tone is emitted from your own radio speaker and the receiving radios in your group. After the 8 second alert, any spoken words or incidental sounds at your end will be transmitted to the group for 22 seconds. For the 30 second duration of Emergency Alert mode, T82/T82 Extreme radio controls and buttons will be locked to maximize reception of the emergency message.

The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the even of an actual emergency. Motorola Solutions is not responsible if there is no response to the emergency alert from the receiving group.

LED Flashlight

Your radio has a built-in-LED Flashlight. The LED Flashlight will remain on until the button is released.

Keypad Lock

To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:

1. Press and hold Key Lock until the Key Lock Indicator icon displays.
2. Press Key Lock and hold until the Key Lock Indicator is no longer displayed to unlock the radio.

Scanning

Use the scan function to do the following:

There is a priority feature and two modes of scanning (basic and advanced) to make your search more effective.

To start Basic Scanning:

1. Press the Scan/Monitor button briefly. The Scan icon will appear in the display and the radio will begin to scroll through the channel and code combinations.
2. Press the Scan/Monitor button briefly to stop scanning.

To start Advanced Scanning:

1. Press the Scan/Monitor button briefly. The Scan icon will appear in the display and the radio will begin to scroll through the channels. No Sub-Codes will filter what is heard.
2. Press the Scan/Monitor button briefly to stop scanning

Note:

1. The transmission will be on the "Home Channel" if you press the PTT button while the radio is scrolling through inactive channels. You may press the Scan/Monitor button to stop scanning at any time.
2. You may immediately resume the scan by briefly pressing or if the radio stops on an undesired transmission.
3. You may temporarily remove that channel from the scan list by pressing and holding or for 3 seconds if the radio stops repeatedly on an undesired transmission. You may remove more than one channel this way.
4. Turn the radio OFF and then turn back ON, or EXIT and re-enter the scanning mode by pressing Scan/Monitor to restore the removed channel(s) to the scan list.

Warranty Information

The authorized Motorola Solutions dealer or retailer where you purchased your Motorola Solutions two-way radio and/or original accessories will honour a warranty claim and/or provide warranty service.

Please return your radio to your dealer or retailer to claim your warranty service. Do not return your radio to Motorola Solutions.

In order to be eligible to receive warranty service, you must present your receipt of purchase or a comparable substitute proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase. The twoway radio should also clearly display the serial number. The warranty will not apply if the type or serial numbers on the product have been altered, deleted, removed, or made illegible.

What Is Not Covered By The Warranty

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