Motorola Spirit GT User Manual
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Table Of Contents
- Your New Radio
- Radio Diagram 2-3
- Removing Battery Door 4
- Installing the NiMH Battery 5
- Charging the NiMH Battery 6
- Battery Meter 7
- Low Battery Alert 7
- Using Radio with Holster 8
- Before You Can Talk
- Spirit GT Radio Frequencies 9
- Interference Eliminator Codes 9
- Bands 9
- Operation
- Turning the Radio On 10
- Adjusting the Volume 10
- Monitoring Channel Activity 10
- Call and Alert Tones 11
- Transmitting Messages 11
- Programming
- Changing the Channel -
- Spirit GT+ Only 12
- Programming a Frequency
- to a Selected Channel 12
- Exiting Programming Mode 12
- Programming the Code 13
- Frequency and Code Verification 13
- Spirit GT Series Features
- Display Light 14
- Auto Reset 14
- Time-out Timer 14
- Lock 15
- Spirit GT+ Features
- Channel Scan-Spirit GT+ Only 16
- Activating Scan Feature 16
- Pausing on a Channel 16
- Hands Free Use
- Enabling VOX 17
- Setting VOX Sensitivity 18
- Additional Information
- Accessories 19
- Talk Range 20
- Care and Safety 20
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting 21-22
- Safety Information
- Cautions and Warnings 23-24
- Charging Safety Instructions 25-26
- Frequency Chart 27
- Interference Eliminator Code
- Chart 27
- Warranty
- One Year Limited Warranty 28-29
- Computer Software Copyrights 30
- Specifications 31
- Congratulations on your purchase of the Spirit GT Business Radio. Your radio is a product of Moto...
- Motorola Spirit GT professional two-way radios are the perfect communications solution for all of...
- Scroll Button
- Changes radio settings.
- Used for frequency and
- code verification.
- Menu Button
- Changes function mode.
- Push-To-Talk Button
- Used to transmit
- messages.
- Monitor Button
- Monitors frequency
- activity. Used with On-Off/
- Volume Knob to adjust
- volume.
- Charging Connector
- Used for charging battery.
- Your Spirit GT radio operates on a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. The NiMH rec...
- Removing the Battery Door:
- Charging the NiMH Battery:
- To get maximum use from the battery, charge it for at least five hours before you use it for the ...
- Notes: For optimum battery life, battery should not be left charging for extended periods.
- Do not transmit while radio is charging. Transmitting while radio is charging can cause transmitt...
- Turn radio off when charging. If radio is on while charging, at least twice as much time is requi...
- The battery may also be charged outside of the radio.
- LED Color Charging Status Completion
- Solid red Rapid Up to 90%
- Flashing Green Top-off 90% to 100%
- Solid Green Complete 100%
- Flashing Red Battery Fault ______
- Flashing Yellow* Standby ______
- *Battery is not receiving correct voltage. Battery charging temperature must remain between 00 to...
- The battery meter, located on the display, is divided into three bars. As power is used, the bars...
- Note: To ensure proper functioning of the battery meter use only the Motorola NiMH rechargeable b...
- When the battery is low, the radio will beep:
- • 3 to 4 seconds after turning power on
- • every 10 minutes in standby mode
- • after releasing Push-To-Talk button
- • after releasing the Call button
- Note: Remove battery before storing your radio for extended periods. Battery may corrode over tim...
- Spirit GT radios come with a belt holster.
- Using Radio with Holster:
- 1. Position the base of the radio in bottom of holster.
- 2. Push the radio towards the holster until it latches into place. Figure 11.
- 3. To remove radio from holster, pull the top tab on holster away from radio. Figure 12.
- 4. Attach radio in its holster to your belt or waistband. Figure 13.
- Additional Information
- Programming
- Changing the Channel: Spirit GT+ Only
- Use the Scroll button to select channel 1 or 2.
- Programming the Spirit GT+ radio is a two step process:
- 1. Frequency selection
- 2. Code selection
- Note: The radio will return to operation mode in 10 seconds or after pressing Push-To-Talk button.
- Programming a Frequency to a Selected Channel:
- 1. Press and hold down the Push-To-Talk button while turning the radio on, wait for approximately...
- 2. Use Scroll button to select one of the 8 frequencies. Figure 16.
- 3. On a Spirit GT+, press the Monitor button.
- 4. The current channel will flash, press scroll button to change channel.
- 5. After the second channel is selected, press Monitor button again, current frequency for second...
- 6. Use Scroll button to select new frequency.
- Exit Programming Mode - 3 Ways
- Note: Spirit GT+ users can set a different frequency for each channel.
- Programming the Code:
- Note: If using a Spirit GT+, the code will be the same for both channels.
- Frequency and Code Verification:
- To check frequency and code, turn radio on, the radio panel displays current settings.
- Spirit GT
- Spirit GT+
- Accessories
- There are several audio and carrying accessories (sold separately) available for Spirit GT radios...
- For information, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola at:
- 1-800-448-6686
- When using audio accessories, the radio’s volume should be kept at a comfortable listening level....
- Your Motorola radio operates on FM radio communication frequencies and is subject to the Rules an...
- Fax-On-Demand system at:
- 1-202-418-0177
- from your Fax machine and request document 000600 for all forms and instructions.
- To have the forms mailed to you, call the FCC forms hotline at:
- 1-800-418-FORM
- (1-800-418-3676)
- For questions concerning the license application, contact the FCC at:
- 1-888-CALL-FCC
- (1-888-225-5322)
- Or:
- http://www.fcc.gov
- Before filling out your application, you must decide which frequency(ies) you can operate on. See...
- 1-800-448-6686
- Contents of Package
- Radio
- Holster
- NiMH Battery
- 3 Hour Charger Adapter
- Literature (Not shown)
- Owner’s Manual
- Warranty Card
- Quick Reference Guide
- * 1 Channel Model
- ** 2 Channel Model
- On-Off/Volume Knob
- Used to adjust volume, turn radio on or off.
- LED Indicator Light
- Indicates radio is on; will be
- steady red when transmitting.
- Battery Meter Indicator
- Indicates how much battery charge is left.
- Accessory Connector
- Used for plugging in optional
- audio accessories.
- Call Button
- Calls other radio users.
- Lock Button*
- Scan/Lock Button**
- Scans frequencies for activity.
- Locks radio to prevent accidental
- change of settings.
- Internal Microphone
- Used to talk into.
- Figure 1.
- Figure 2.
- Figure 3.
- Figure 4.
- Figure 8.
- Figure 9.
- Read this manual carefully, make sure you know how to properly operate the radio before use. Spir...
- Spirit GT Radio Frequencies
- You can only communicate with any radios that are set on the same frequency and code. The chart o...
- You can program any one of the eight frequencies (F1 through F8) to channel 1 for the Spirit GT o...
- Interference Eliminator Codes
- Codes filter out static, noise and unwanted messages on radio channels. Since radio channels can ...
- Bands
- FCC Regulations require that most new licensees must be operating on 12.5 kHz channel spacing cap...
- 1 464.5000 Brown
- 2 464.5500 Yellow
- 3 467.7625 J
- 4 467.8125 K
- Figure 10.
- Figure 11.
- Figure 12.
- Figure 13.
- Lock allows you to disable the Scroll, Menu, and Scan (Spirit GT+ only) buttons so that the radio...
- Activating Lock Feature:
- Press and hold the Lock or Scan/Lock button until LOCK appears on the display.
- Disabling Lock Feature:
- Figure 20.
- Outdoor
- Flat ground with no obstructions, up to 4 miles.
- Residential
- Around residential buildings, up to 1.5 miles
- Industrial
- Steel/concrete Industrial buildings, up to 200,000 sq. ft.
- Multi-Level
- Multi-level buildings, up to 15 floors.
- Spirit GT radios have been designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. It is...
- Talk range depends on the terrain. These are line of sight radios and talk range will be affected...
- To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Don’t use cleaners or solvents on...
- If the radio gets wet, turn it off and remove battery immediately. Dry battery compartment with a...
- Heavy Static or Interference
- Channel/Code Locked
- Low Battery
- Charger Not Functioning
- Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly operate the radio before use.
- FCC License required.
- Nom RF Power
- Operating Temperature
- Storage Temperature
- Operating Voltage
- Spirit GT radios have built-in Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) capability. This means the sound...
- Enabling VOX:
- 1. With the radio off, plug accessory’s connector into jack on left side of the radio. Figure 21.
- 2. Turn radio on.
- 3. Lower volume before placing accessory on head or in ear. VOX appears on display to indicate VO...
- 4. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone, you will hear your voice in the earpiece, confir...
- Note: There’ll be a brief delay between when you start/stop talking and transmission time. You’ll...
- Resetting to Push-To-Talk Mode:
- Notes:
- • To return to VOX mode, turn radio off, then back on. Vox will appear in display.
- • Accessory Jack Cover is not detachable and should be closed when not in use.
- Figure 16.
- Figure 17.
- Spirit GT radios have a backlit display which comes on when you first turn on the radio. The back...
- The Reset feature returns all user programmable features back to the original factory settings.
- The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. If th...
- Scan allows you to monitor frequencies and codes of other transmitting radios. When the radio det...
- Activating the Scan Feature:
- 1. With the radio on, press and release the Scan/Lock button. SCAN appears on the display, flashi...
- 2. When the radio detects frequency activity, SCAN stops flashing and the active channel and code...
- 3. If you want to talk back on this channel/ code, press Push-To-Talk button within 5 seconds or ...
- 4. To turn off the Scan feature and return to normal operation mode press and release the Scan/Lo...
- Pausing on a Channel:
- 1. Press Monitor button to lock or hold your radio to displayed channel and code. CHAN SCAN appea...
- 2. To begin scanning again, press the Monitor button.
- 3. The radio will return to scan mode after 5 seconds or after you press the Push-To-Talk button.
- 4. To turn off the Scan feature and return to normal operation mode press the Scan/Lock button.
- Radio will scan only on the selected frequencies for channel(s) 1 and 2 and all codes.
- Spirit GT radios allow you to adjust the VOX sensitivity of the radio to compensate for varying l...
- Setting VOX Sensitivity:
- Three Sensitivity Levels:
- 1 = Low sensitivity, high levels of background noise.
- 2 = Medium sensitivity , used in most applications.
- 3 = High sensitivity, low levels of background noise.
- Note: The radio will return to normal operation mode after 10 seconds or after you press the Push...
- Antenna
- (Not removable)
- 1 Watt
- -100C to 500C/140F to 1220F
- -550C to 850C/-670F to 1850F
- 3-6 Volts
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Patent Notice
- States Patents:
- Visit the Motorola Website at:
- Spirit GT Series radios have a one (1) year limited warranty.
- Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products
- This warranty applies within the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia.
- MOTOROLA INC. ("MOTOROLA") warrants the MOTOROLA products listed below in the product warranty sc...
- To receive warranty service, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepa...
- a) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary man...
- c) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, mod...
- d) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.
- e) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including...
- f) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.
- g) Rechargeable batteries if:
- 1) any of the seals on battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering.
- 2) the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other ...
- h) Freight costs to the repair depot.
- i) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Pro...
- j) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not effect operation of the P...
- MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the ...
- Spirit GT Series Radios: One (1) year .
- Spirit GT Series Accessories: 90 days.
- Rechargeable Batteries will be replaced during the applicable warranty period if:
- a) the battery capacity falls below 80% of rated battery capacity or,
- b) the battery develops leakage.
- Figure 18.
- 1 or 2
- UHF-464.5000 to 467.9250 MHz
- Up to 4 miles
- NiMH Rechargeable Battery
- 9 Hours (5/5/90 duty cycle)*
- *Average times are calculated using
- 5% transmit, 5% receive and 90%
- standyby time.
- Channels
- Operating Frequency
- Talk Range
- Power Source
- Battery Life (talk time)
- Figure 5.
- Other Patents Pending.
- Lower volume with Volume knob before placing accessory on head or in ear.
- GT+ Model Shown
- Installing the NiMH Battery:
- Stop Sign: The NiMH battery has a stop sign symbol to remind you to turn the battery over and ali...
- When power is low, recharge the battery immediately to avoid interrupted use.
- Interference Eliminator Code Chart
- Spirit GT Code
- Hz Freq
- Spirit GT Code
- Hz Freq
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 67.0
- 71.9
- 74.4
- 77.0
- 79.7
- 82.5
- 85.4
- 88.5
- 91.5
- 94.8
- 97.4
- 100.0
- 103.5
- 107.2
- 110.9
- 114.8
- 118.8
- 123.0
- 127.3
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 131.8
- 136.5
- 141.3
- 146.2
- 151.4
- 156.7
- 162.2
- 167.9
- 173.8
- 179.9
- 186.2
- 192.8
- 203.5
- 210.7
- 218.1
- 225.7
- 233.6
- 241.8
- 250.3
- Note: Code (0) disables Interference Eliminator Codes. This allows you to monitor all activity on...
- For Spirit GT compatibility information with other Motorola two-way radios, please call 1-800-448...
- Frequency Chart
- 5 467.8500 Silver Star
- 6 467.8750 Gold Star
- 7 467.9000 Red Star
- 8 467.9250 Blue Star
- Step 1
- Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
- The design of your Motorola two-way radio, which generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic e...
- • FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996)
- • American National Standards Institute (C95-1 - 1992)
- • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
- • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)
- - Env. 50166 - 1 1995E - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Low Frequency (0 Hz to 10 kHz)
- - Env. 50166 - 2 1995E - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency (10 kHz to 300 kHz)
- - Proceeding of SC211/8 1996 - Safety Considerations for Human Exposure to E.M.F’s from Mobile Te...
- To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is within the guidel...
- When transmitting with a two-way portable radio:
- • Hold radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2-3 inches (5.0 to 7.5 cm) away from your...
- • Keep antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your head and body.
- • If you wear a portable radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm...
- Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility
- Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequate...
- • Turn your radio OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or ...
- • Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the radio must ...
- Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin,...
- All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily, injury or burns if a conductive material s...
- Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air ...
- Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type...
- Batteries
- Do not replace or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may oc...
- Blasting Caps and Areas
- To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF near electrical blas...
- Note: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. The...
- No Power
- Message Not Transmitted
- Message Not Received
- Hearing Other Noise or Conversation on a Channel
- Limited Talk Range
- Recharge or replace NiMH battery.
- Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is completely pressed as you transmit, LED should glow continuo...
- Reposition, replace or charge battery.
- Confirm radios have the same frequency and Interference Eliminator Code settings.
- Make sure Push-To-Talk is not inadvertently being pressed.
- Reposition, replace or charge battery.
- Buildings, obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication. Chang...
- Make sure volume is turned up.
- Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set, (active settings are 1-38).
- Shared frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use, change frequency or code.
- Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in residential/industrial areas, buildings and i...
- Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range, change location...
- Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart.
- Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 4 miles in clear...
- Make sure radio is unlocked. See page 15 for more information.
- Recharge NiMH battery. Extreme operating temperatures will affect the life of the battery.
- Charger pin is not properly in place. Check to make sure the charger pin is fully inserted into t...
- Remove battery from radio and try to charge separately.
- If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product...
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on,
- • the battery,
- • battery charger, and
- • the radio using the battery.
- Make sure you follow these charging safety guidelines:
- 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
- 2. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in ...
- 3. Do not disassemble the charger. If it does not work properly return it to the point of purchas...
- 4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have ...
- 5. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull by the plug rather than the
- 6. cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle.
- 7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any...
- 8. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electri...
- 9. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subject...
- 10. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extensio...
- • 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.
- • That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and
- • That the cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
- Single-Unit Charger
- Kit Number
- Description
- Power Supply
- NTN9105A
- 110V - NiMH Charging Adapter
- 2585305C01
- Kit Number
- Capacity in milliampere-hour mAH / Description / Composition
- HNN9720
- 750 mAH/Spirit GT
- To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable batteries listed. Other types of batte...
- Step 2
- Step 3
- Figure 6.
- Turning the Radio On:
- Note: When you turn the radio on you are in normal operating mode.
- Adjusting the Volume:
- Hold Monitor button down to listen to audio level while rotating On-Off/ Volume Knob. Rotate cloc...
- Monitoring Channel Activity:
- The Monitor button is used to check activity on current frequency before transmitting. Check freq...
- Figure 14.
- Figure 5.
- Figure 21.
- Figure 22.
- Figure 7.
- Figure 19.
- The four Call Tones on the Spirit GT radios are used to alert other radio users of an incoming tr...
- Alert Tones (beeps) confirm radio functions. Alert Tones can be disabled. When Alert Tones are di...
- Setting Call Tones:
- Disabling Call and Alert Tones:
- Transmitting Messages:
- Check frequency activity by pressing Monitor button. You’ll hear static if frequency is clear to ...
- Receiving Messages:
- To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth.
- Figure 15.
- Notes:
- Notes:
- * 6 8 8 0 9 0 6 Z 7 2 - O *
- Frequency Frequency Frequency
- Number MHz Color
- Frequency Frequency Frequency
- Number MHz Color