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Two-Way Radio
User's Guide

@6881043B35@ Model T4500

6881043B35-A

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Congratulations on your purchase of a

Motorola product!
Product registration is an important step.
Registering helps us facilitate warranty service
and permits us to contact you should your
Motorola product require an update or other
service.
To register your product online, visit:
www.motorola.com/warranty/radios.
Please retain your original dated sales receipt
for your records. For warranty service of your
Motorola product, you will need to provide a
copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm
warranty status. Registration is not required for
warranty coverage.
For a copy of a large-print version of this guide,
or for product-related questions, call:
1-800-353-2729 in the USA
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
On the Web:
www.motorola.com/talkabout

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Finding the Controls

1
4

2
5
3

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1 # - Short press sends call tone.

2 Push to Talk (PTT)
• Push to transmit, release to listen.
• In menu mode, push to confirm
selection.
3 $
• Long press turns radio on or off.
• Short press enters menu mode,
where: first press changes
channel, second press turns scan
on or off, third press monitors
channel for activity.
4 %
• Increases volume (volume level
flashes and / displays).
• In menu mode, increments channel
(channel number flashes).
• In menu mode, toggles scan
selection (h is visible, along
with flashing Y or –).
5 &
• Decreases volume (volume level
flashes and / displays).
• In menu mode, decreases channel
(channel number flashes).
• In menu mode, toggles scan
selection (h is visible, along
with flashing Y or –).

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Installing the Batteries

Your radio uses 3 AAA Alkaline batteries,
and beeps when the batteries are low.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Use a coin to wedge the battery cover
open.
3. Insert batteries as shown on inside of
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Turning Your Radio On and Off
To turn on, press and hold $ until a
channel number appears and the radio
beeps.
To turn off, press and hold $ until the
display goes blank.
Adjusting the Volume
Press % to increase or & to decrease
the volume. The volume level flashes
and / displays.
Setting the Channel
The channel is the frequency your radio
uses to transmit. Your radio has
22 channels.
1. Briefly press and release $. The
channel number flashes.
2. Press % or & to select a channel.
3. Press PTT to confirm.

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Channel Frequency Description

1 462.5625 MHz GMRS/FRS
2 462.5875 MHz GMRS/FRS
3 462.6125 MHz GMRS/FRS
4 462.6375 MHz GMRS/FRS
5 462.6625 MHz GMRS/FRS
6 462.6875 MHz GMRS/FRS
7 462.7125 MHz GMRS/FRS
8 467.5625 MHz FRS
9 467.5875 MHz FRS
10 467.6125 MHz FRS
11 467.6375 MHz FRS
12 467.6625 MHz FRS
13 467.6875 MHz FRS
14 467.7125 MHz FRS
15 462.5500 MHz GMRS
16 462.5750 MHz GMRS
17 462.6000 MHz GMRS

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Channel Frequency Description

18 462.6250 MHz GMRS
19 462.6500 MHz GMRS
20 462.6750 MHz GMRS
21 462.7000 MHz GMRS
22 462.7250 MHz GMRS

Talking and Listening

To talk, press and hold the PTT button.
When you are finished talking, release
PTT.
For maximum clarity, hold the radio
2 to 3 inches away from your mouth and
speak directly into the microphone. Do not
cover the microphone while talking.
Sending a Call Tone
A call tone alerts others you want to talk.
To send a call tone to other radios in your
group, press #.

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Scanning Channels
Use scanning to monitor channels and
codes for transmissions, or to find
someone in your group who has
accidentally changed channels.
1. Press $ twice until h and flashing Y
or – display.
2. Press either:
% until Y displays to turn
scanning on.
& until – displays to turn
scanning off.
3. Press PTT to confirm.
When the radio detects channel activity, it
stops scanning and you can hear the
transmission. To respond, press PTT
within 5 seconds.

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Attaching the Belt Clip (Included)

Hook the belt clip

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

To remove,
squeeze the
release latch
together and slide
the clip up and
away from the
radio.

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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
request Forms 605 and 159, which includes all
forms and instructions. If you wish to have the
document faxed or mailed, or have questions,
please use the following contact information.
Contact the Fax-On-Demand
Faxed system at:
1-202-418-0177
Call the FCC forms hotline at:
Mailed 1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
Contact the FCC at:
Questions 1-888-CALL-FCC
Regarding 1-888-225-5322
FCC license
Or: http://www.fcc.gov
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

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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.
Use of this radio outside the country where it was
intended to be distributed is subject to
government regulations and may be prohibited.
Safety and General Information
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
contained in user guides published prior to
July 2000.
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 transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT)
button.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

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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 radio is designed to comply with
the following national and international standards
and guidelines regarding exposure of human
beings to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy:
• United States Federal Communications
Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47
CFR part 2 sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95. 1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic 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 Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency
Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999
• Australian Communications Authority
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 2001
(applicable to wireless phones only)

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• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority,

Resolution 256 (April 11, 2002) “additional
requirements for SMR, cellular, and PCS
product certification.”
To assure 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 the
effective range.
Two-Way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a
traditional two-way radio, hold the
radio in a vertical position with
the microphone one to two
inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance 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,

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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 one 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 website at www.mot.com.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is
susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
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.

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Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio
when on board 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 six
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.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than six 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 you have
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.

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Other Medical Devices

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 on the use of
radios in the area where you drive. Always obey
them. When using 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.
Operational Warnings
For Vehicles with an Air Bag
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, unless it is a
radio type especially qualified for use in such

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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 radio.” 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.

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Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or
bodily injury such as burns if a conductive
material such as 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.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions
Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it
has received a sharp blow, or has been
dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with
the unit. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have
the proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian. An improper condition can result in a risk
of electric shock.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or
plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting the charger from the AC recep-
tacle.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the
charger from the outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.

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6. Use of an attachment not recommended or

sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.
7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to dam-
age or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/
or electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure that:
• The pins on the plug of the extension cord
are the same number, size, and shape as
those on the plug of the charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and
in good electrical condition.
• The 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 this charger cannot be
replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola
Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in the
USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone).

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• 22 Channels (8 GMRS + 14 FRS)

8 GMRS channels and 14 FRS channels to
ensure backward compatibility with FRS two-
way radios.
• Scan
Easily find your group's channel by searching
all channels for activity.
• Motorola Quality
Shock, drop, and temperature tested to meet
Motorola's high quality standards.
• Talk Confirmation Tone
Signals others you are finished talking.
• Low Battery Alert
Audible tone tells you when your radio's
battery is running low.
• Weather Resistant
Helps protect radios against the elements.
• 1 Year Limited Warranty
For warranty details, call 1-800-353-2729.
• User's Guide Included

FCC GMRS LICENSE REQUIRED

PWARNING CHOKING HAZARD
SMALL PARTS
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This product is not intended to be used
as a toy or plaything.

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