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Getting started, Turning radio on/off, Radio etiquette – Motorola T5300 User Manual

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Getting Started

Turning On/Off Your Radio

Radio Etiquette
Your radio has multiple Channels shared on a “take turns” basis; other groups may
be talking on the Channels. For uninterrupted communications, do not talk over
someone who is already using the Channel – your message may not be completely
heard. Try changing the Channel to avoid Channel congestion or use

Q

to check

for Channel activity. If you hear static while holding down

Q

; Channel is clear to use.

Turn

Knob

Display

Normal Menu Mode

P

Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use. Turn the
knob counterclockwise to turn the radio Off.
The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons
that your radio has available for a brief period.

T5300 will have the Channel 1-14 on display. Model T5400
display includes the Interference Eliminator Code (0-38) as
well as the Channel.

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