User ManualTable of Contents1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.122. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in ...123. Do not disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged...124. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have ...125. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnectin...126. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any...127. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electri...128. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subject...129. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension...1210. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the charger shoul...12Safety and General Information5Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation5Read This Information Before Using Your Radio5The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in ...5RF Operational Characteristics5Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio ...5Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards...5To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnet...6Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure6Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, o...6DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE”. Holding the antenna affects the effective range.6Two-Way Radio Operation6When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with ...6Body-Worn Operation6To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when tra...6Approved Accessories6For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit our website at www.motorola.com.6Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility7Facilities7To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any ...7Aircraft7When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must ...7Medical Devices8The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (1...8Persons with pacemakers should:8Some wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you...8If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determin...8Safety and General Use While Driving9Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them.9When using your radio while driving, please:9Operational Warnings9Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air ...9Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it...9To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near el...10Operational Cautions10Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact...10All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive materi...10Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the:111. battery112. battery charger, and113. radio using the battery.11To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed. Other types of batte...11Getting Started13Hi, I’m QuickStart and I’m going to help you get started!13The Motorola‚ Talkabout® T6300, T6310, and T6320 radios are durable two-way radios that allow you...13But these radios offer more than just a way of keeping in touch. They also help you and your grou...13The T6310 is a stylish two-way radio that receives FM stereo. It’s fun and cool, great for the be...13The T6320 is rugged and sporty. It includes a digital compass, thermometer, barometer, and altime...13The T6300, T6310, and T6320 radios are also easy to use. Just take a few minutes to read this use...13A detachable Quick Reference Card is on the back cover.13Installing Batteries14Your radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery.14Some radios include a NiMH battery with charger adapter cover, CommPort™ charging dock, and charg...14The battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have. It...15The following chart lists the approximate battery life for each type of radio use.15*Two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time.15Charge the NiMH overnight (12 to 16 hours) before using it for the first time, it will only need ...16At the contacts on the back of the radio, or if charging just the battery, at the battery contacts:16CommPort™ Charging Dock17The CommPort™ charging dock provides drop-in charging convenience. The charging dock can be mount...17The LED charger indicates charging status when the charger is connected to the radio, the NiMH ba...18Basic Operation of Your Radio19Check out the Accessory Brochure for other cool stuff available from Motorola.20Using your radio is easier than catching a wave!21M O T O R O L A klmnop21To turn off your radio, press and hold | until the radio beeps and the display goes blank.21Modes22Your radio can transmit and receive in all modes except the weather mode. The T6300, T6310, and T...22The T6310 also has an FMSTEREO mode. The T6320 has COMPASS, TEMPERAT, BAROMETER, and ALTIMETR mod...22Key Sequence22Almost everything you can do with your radio is done using the same basic key sequence! Use your ...22Being in the dark is never a problem. Your radio has a backlight that turns on automatically any ...22Talking23Before You Can Talk23Have you ever tried to talk to someone who’s on a “different wavelength?” It’s not easy, is it? W...23The channel is the radio frequency wave your radio uses to transmit. The interference eliminator ...23Remember that basic key sequence? Use it now!23To set the channel, select the TWO WAY mode and the SET CHAN menu.23To set the code, select the TWO WAY mode and the SET CODE menu.23Your radio displays p whenever the channel frequency is in use. Keep scrolling until you get a cl...23Channel Frequency in Use2314 123Your radio can save a specific code for each channel. Set the channel and code and while operatin...23Can we talk yet?24Sure, but you should adjust the volume first. Press x or z until it’s just right. If you want to,...24To Talk24Press and hold {and talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. When you’re finished, just...24Make sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Befo...24Signal Strength2514 1 525Call Tone and Call Display25Don’t you hate it when you miss a call?25I mean it could be someone really important. A call you need to take right away. Or worse, someon...25Your radio can transmit ten different call tones. To set your call tone, select the TWO WAY mode ...25You can always tell if someone using a T6000- Series radio is trying to reach you when your radio...25CALLRCVD25Alerts26You can determine how your radio will alert you when you’re receiving: vibrate, ring, or both. Yo...26VibraCall ®26Your radio features VibraCall®, a vibrating alert to notify you of two-way radio reception in noi...26OFF -- your radio doesn’t sound an alert except for the audio reception when receiving.26VIB ON -- your radio vibrates to alert you.26To set VibraCall®, select the SETTINGS mode and the SET VIB menu.26Keeping Time27Your radio has several features to help you keep track of time: stopwatch, alarm, and the clock d...27Setting the Time27Setting the time is easy! Use the basic key sequence to select the TIME mode and the SET TIME men...273:00 PM27To display the clock, select the TIME mode and the SET DISP menu.27If you choose to display the clock, the time screen becomes your two-way radio’s standby screen. ...27Setting the Alarm28The alarm volume is the same as the radio volume, so make sure it’s loud enough.28“I’m all shook up.”2814 1 .28When the alarm rings and lflashes, turn it off by pressing any button. If you don’t turn off the ...28If your radio is turned off, it turns on automatically at the same time every day when the alarm ...28On T6310 radios, if the FM stereo is on when the radio is turned off, the FM stereo plays when th...28Stopwatch29If you’re running laps, or just feel like you are, you can use the stopwatch to time yourself.29STPWATCH2900:00:4529Your stopwatch has a lap timer function too. While the stopwatch is running, press yto obtain the...29Hands-Free Use (VOX)30LOOK, NO HANDS!!30Your radio has built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX), which allows you to transmit “hands-fr...30To set VOX, select the SETTINGS mode and the SET VOX menu, select VOX ON. When VOX is set to ON, ...30To turn on VOX, quickly press and release {and g will begin to flash. Your radio will now transmi...30The VOX sensitivity level allows you to compensate for background noise. This minimizes the chanc...30To set the VOX sensitivity level, select the SETTINGS mode and the SET SENS menu, then select hig...30When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio will automatically set to VOX ON and g will begin to ...30When you transmit using a VOX headset, you’ll hear yourself talking through the accessory speaker...30Privacy31Eavesdrop Reducer31Just between you and me, there are many things we need to keep under wraps ...31Your radio has the Eavesdrop Reducer feature, a scramble code that makes your transmissions sound...31To set the scramble code, select the TWO WAY mode and the SETSCRAM menu, then select code SCRM 1,...31QuieT6000™31The QuieT6000™ function helps ensure uninterrupted communication between Motorola Talkabout T6300...31To turn the QuieT6000 function on or off, select the SETTINGS mode and the SETQUIET menu. All the...31Weather32You can’t change the weather, but you can be prepared for it whenever you take your MotorolaTalka...32NOAA has transmitters located throughout the United States that broadcast National Weather Servic...32Whenever you are listening to the weather channel, you cannot use your radio for two-way communic...32Turning On the Weather32To turn on weather channel reception, select the WEATHER mode and the SET WEA menu.32To turn off weather channel reception, select WEA OFF or take the radio out of weather mode.32Setting the Weather Channel33Your radio receives six NOAA frequencies. (See the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 35...33After turning on the weather broadcast, select the WEATHER mode and the SET CHAN menu to select t...33...We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special bulletin...33Well, almost. You can program your two-way radio to cut in and switch to the weather channel when...33Setting the Weather Alert33If you set the weather alert, whenever NOAA transmits an emergency weather broadcast, your radio ...33To set weather alerts, select the WEATHER mode and the SET ALERT menu. When weather alerts are se...33T6310 Features34Are you cool? Well you will be if you take your Motorola Talkabout T6310 radio with you. It has a...34Your radio allows you to search for (seek) FM stations in the local area. It even has a tune feat...34The FM stereo reception is only available on the T6310. It comes with stereo earbuds but can use ...34Turning On the FM Radio34Turning on the FM radio is easy. And, don’t worry, you can still receive calls. The two-way radio...34If you just want to listen to the radio and you don’t want to be interrupted by calls, the SET2WA...34Finding an FM Station34Finding a cool station when you are in a new area is easy with your radio’s SEEK FM feature. It s...34S R C H I N G35This feature allows you to change the FM radio station by increments of 0.1 kHz. Unlike SEEK FM w...35To use the tune feature, select the FM STEREO mode and the TUNE FM menu, then x and z until you h...35You have eight preset stations.To preset a station, select the FM STEREO mode and the PRESET menu...35Later, when you want to play them, press ‰ to scroll through your settings until you reach one yo...35T6320 Features36Compass36The compass feature is an accurate and instantaneous directional aid. When held horizontally, the...36To calibrate the compass, select the COMPASS mode and the CALIBRAT menu. Keep the radio level dur...36Compass Declination37Compass declination, also called ‘variation’ in mariners’ and aviators’ jargon, is the angle betw...37NW 33037Thermometer38The thermometer feature measures the ambient temperature in the selected unit of measurement (Fah...38Press~until TEMPERAT appears.38Fahrenheit38TEMP 74F38Celsius38Barometer39The barometer feature measures changes in atmospheric air pressure. Increases in pressure general...39Press~until BAROMETR appears.39Inches of Mercury39BAR 29.9739Millibars39BAR 101539Altimeter40The altimeter feature estimates your altitude based upon atmospheric pressure. You can also use t...40460 FT40Altitudes measured in feet, display in 20-foot increments; while altitudes measured in meters, di...40To set the units of measurement for the altimeter, select the ALTIMETR mode and the SETUNITS menu...40Because the altimeter display is based upon atmospheric pressure, it is only an approximation of ...40To set the altimeter level, select the ALTIMETR mode and the SETLEVEL menu. Press x or z to set t...40Advanced Two-Way41Lock41You can make sure your menu settings won’t be changed accidentally.41Just turn on the menu lock by pressing yfor three seconds. Now you’ll see a fon the display like ...41Locked Screen41Lock only locks ysettings. You can turn off the menu lock by pressing yfor three seconds again. f...41LockPlus41The LockPlus feature locks all the buttons except |, ‰ and {. Meaning that you can only turn the ...41Turn on the LockPlus feature by pressing yfor six seconds, the display will show a flashing f. Yo...41Channel Scanning42By using SCAN, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that i...42After you turn on SCAN, your radio scans channels and codes until it finds an active one and lock...42If you want to scan channel frequencies without interference eliminator codes, change your code t...42To set channel scanning, select the TWO WAY mode and the SET SCAN menu. Your channel/code screen ...42You can select which channels are to be scanned by putting them in a list. To set your scan list ...42Talk Confirmation Tone43Whenever you turn on the talk confirmation tone feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique to...43To set this feature, select the SETTINGS mode and the SETROGER menu.43Button Beeps43The button beeps feature allows you to control whether the radio beeps every time you press a but...43Call Tones are not heard on the transmitting radio when button beeps are off.43Automatic Power Off43You can program your radio to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity. This helps sa...43To set the automatic power off feature, select the SETTINGS mode and the SETPWRDWN menu. Choose t...43Monitor44Using the monitor feature helps to improve the reception of your radio if you’re frequently almos...44Your channel and code screen will look like this.44You’ll hear static if the channel frequency is unused.44Changing from two-way mode will turn monitor off.44Monitor On4414 MON 144Reset44You can reset your menu settings to the default settings by turning your radio off and then press...44Setting the Battery Type44The SET BATT feature allows the battery meter to recognize and properly display the power usage f...44Use and Care45Contact Information46Repairs46Warranty46Questions461-800-353-2729 (U.S.) 1-800-739-7834 (TTY)461-800-461-4575 (Canada)46On the web, please visit www.motorola.com46Frequency and Code Charts47The charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are ...47Channel Frequency Chart47Weather Frequency Chart47Carrier squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. This allows you to monitor all activi...48Interference Eliminator Codes48Troubleshooting49Motorola Limited Warranty51For Two-Way Family Radios51The Motorola company listed below ("Motorola") warrants its Two-Way Family Radios (the "Products"...51Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of...51This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada, and is Motorola’s complete warranty ...51Motorola does not warrant any installation, maintenance, or service that it did not perform. SERV...51a. Defects or damage resulting from: use of the Products in any manner not normal or customary; m...52b. Scratches or other damage to plastic surfaces, cracked displays, or other externally exposed p...52c. Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or preve...52d. Products on which serial numbers or date tags have been removed, altered or obliterated.52To get warranty service, please call:521-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada52You will receive directions on how to mail the Products to Motorola.52All Products shipped to Motorola Service Centers must be shipped with freight and insurance prepa...52THIS IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT BY MOTOROLA AND SETS FORTH YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES...53Motorola will defend at its own expense, any suit brought against you to the extent that it is ba...53Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is ...54Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for ...54Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequen...54Motorola:54In the USA: In Canada:54Motorola, Inc. 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