Motorola Walkie Talkie Manual: Learn How to Safely Use Your Talkabout T42

The MOTOROLA Talkabout Owner’s Manual is a comprehensive guide for using your Talkabout T42 walkie talkie safely and effectively. Before using the product, it is essential to read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that comes with the radio. This guide contains instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control to comply with applicable standards and regulations. The T42 Twin Pack and T42 Triple Pack come with a radio, belt clip, stickersheet, and owner’s manual. Personalization stickers are also provided to personalize and keep track of radios. The manual includes a frequency chart, radio control buttons, battery installation instructions, and information on battery level and low battery alerts. The manual also covers talking and listening, talk range, push-to-talk time-out timer, menu options, channel scan mode, monitor mode, easy pairing, keypad lock, call tones, keypad tones, and roger tone. The warranty information section outlines the process for claiming warranty service from the authorized Motorola Solutions dealer or retailer where you purchased the product. The manual concludes with copyright information. Overall, this manual is an essential tool for anyone using the MOTOROLA Talkabout T42 walkie talkie.

MOTOROLA Talk about Owner’s Manual

MOTOROLA Talk about Owner’s Manual

RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios

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

T42 Twin Pack

T42 Triple Pack

Personalization Stickers: Stickers are provided in order to personalize and keep track of radios. Use permanent marker for the blank stickers.

Frequency Chart

  Channel|     Frequency (MHz)|            Channel|      Frequency (MHz| Channel|       Frequency (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

*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.

Radio Control Buttons

Radio Display

1. Keypad Lock
2. Easy Pairing
3. Mute
4. Scan Indicator
5. Battery Level Meter
6. Transmit
7. Receive
8. Channel Indicator

Installing the Batteries

1.  Make sure your radio is OFF.
2.  To remove the battery compartment door, press the tab at the bottom of the compartment door. Remove the door. Insert three AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
3.  Replace the battery compartment door.

Battery Level and Low Battery Alert

Blinks when battery power level is low; replace batteries immediately Turning Your Radio On/Off Press and hold the MENU button to turn your radio ON/OF Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume by pressing the and buttons. Talking and Listening All radios in your group must be set to the same channel in order to communicate.

1.  Hold your radio 2 to 3 cm from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT button while speaking. The Transmit icon appears on the display.
3. 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. 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

Selecting the Channel

The radio uses channel as the frequency 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” is displayed briefly. *Channels 9 to 16 are not allowed in Russia.

Sub-Code This radio does not have sub-code feature. When using this radio with radio models that use sub-code, please make sure the radios with sub-code have their sub-code disabled. Set sub-code to Zero. Call Tones Your radio is equipped with a call tone. To transmit a call tone, press / button.

Keypad Tones

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

1.  Press and hold the button, while turning the radio ON, it turns the keypad tone OFF.
2. To turn the Keypad Tone ON, turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing the button

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 and hold button while turning the radio ON, it turns the Roger Tone OFF.
2. Turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing the button to turn the Roger Tone ON.

Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings:

1. Press and hold  / Key Lock until the Key Lock Indicator icon displays.
2. You can turn the radio on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, when in the lock mode. All other functions remain locked.
3. Press / Key Lock and hold until the Key Lock Indicator is no longer displayed to unlock the radio.

Channel Scan Mode Enables your radio to scan for active channels. When an activity is detected, your radio lands (stays) on that channel for 2 seconds. To transmit on that channel, press the PTT button. When an activity on the landed channel ends, your radio continues scanning other channels. To turn the channel scan ON: 1. MENU / to enter menu. Advance until blinks. 2. button to turn ON channel scan. MENU/ or PTT to turn OFF Scan mode Monitor Mode Enables you to listen for weak signals on the current channel. To turn the Monitor Mode ON: 1. MENU / button to enter menu. Advance through the menu until icon blinks. 2. Press the / button for continuous listening. The icon continues to blink. To turn the Monitor Mode OFF: Press the MENU / button to return to “Normal” mode. The icon stops blinking. Easy Pairing This 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). Note:

• When the leader radio has no sub-code feature, such as this radio (T42), all radios in the group will have their sub-code set to 0 (Disable). When the sub-code is set to 0, all transmissions on the selected channel will be heard, regardless of the transmitting radio sub-code setting.

1. Pick any one of the radios as the “Leader’s radio”. On this radio, program the Channel and Sub-Code to the desired settings. See “Selecting the Channel” and “Selecting the Sub-Code” sections in this user manual. The sub-code for T42 radio is fixed at zero and cannot be programmed.
2. 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. A group with many radios should have all users take this step at the same time, so all radios can be programmed in one go.
3. On the Leader’s radio, press and hold down the button until you hear a double beep.

Note:

• At the double beep, this radio’s Channel and Sub-Code settings will be transmitted, which will be received and copied by all the other (Members’) radios.
• The Leader’s radio must make this transmission when all the Members’ radios are still in the Easy Pairing mode, otherwise the transmission will not be picked up.
• On the Leader’s radio, user must remember not to release the button on the first (single) beep, otherwise this radio will become another Member’s radio. If that happens, you can press PTT to escape, and retry the steps described in #3 again.
• If the Leader’s radio is set to a channel between 9 and 16, please ensure that all Members’ radios have channels 9 to 16 activated.
•  When a Member’s radio with only eight Channels is being Easy-Paired by a Leader’s radio on Channel 9 or above, Easy-Pairing will fail, indicated by three short beeps, and “rr” is displayed briefly.
• When the Leader’s radio does not have sub-code feature, all members’ radios will have their sub-code set to zero (Disable). When a radio subcode is set to zero, all transmissions received on the channel will be sent to the speaker, regardless of the sub-code embedded in the transmission.
• This radio (T42) does not have sub-code feature and is not compatible with radios with sub-code enabled. Please ensure all radios in the group have their sub-code disabled (Sub-code is set to Zero). With Easy pairing, either use T42 as the leader, or ask the Leader to set sub-code to zero before performing easy pairing.

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 two-way 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

• Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner or by not following the instructions in this user manual.
• Defects of damage from misuse, accident or neglect.
• Defects of damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, adjustment, or any alteration or modification of any kind.
• Breakage or damage to aerials unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
• Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection and testing to verify any warranty claim.
• Defects or damage due to range.
•  Defects or damage due to moisture, liquid or spills.
•  All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use.
• Products rented on a temporary basis.
• Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal usage, wear and tear.

Copyright Information

The Motorola Solutions products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola Solutions programs, stored semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola Solutions, certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form, the copyrighted Motorola Solutions programs. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola Solutions computer programs contained in the Motorola Solutions products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without express written permission of Motorola Solutions. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non- exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a products. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2017 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

SPECIFICATIONS

Package Content (T42 Twin Pack)

|

2 T42 Radios, 2 Belt Clips, 1 Stickersheet (16 pcs), 1 Owner’s Manual

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Package Content (T42 Triple Pack)

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3 T42 Radios, 3 Belt Clips, 1 Stickersheet (8 pcs), 1 Owner’s Manual

Personalization Stickers

|

Stickers provided to personalize and keep track of radios. Use permanent marker for the blank stickers.

Frequency Chart

|

Channel and corresponding frequency (MHz) chart provided. Channels 1-8 are available by default. Channels 9-16 need to be activated by user before they can be selected. Channels 9-16 should only be used in countries where these frequencies are allowed by government authorities. Channels 9-16 are not allowed in Russia.

Radio Control Buttons

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Radio display, Keypad lock, Easy pairing, Mute, Scan indicator, Battery level meter, Transmit, Receive, Channel indicator

Battery Installation

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Make sure radio is OFF. Remove battery compartment door, insert 3 AAA batteries, replace battery compartment door.

Battery Level and Low Battery Alert

|

Battery level meter displays battery power level. Blinks when battery power level is low; replace batteries immediately.

Talking and Listening

|

All radios in group must be set to same channel to communicate. Hold radio 2-3 cm from mouth. Press and hold PTT button while speaking. Release PTT button to receive incoming calls. For maximum clarity, hold radio 2-3 cm away and avoid covering microphone while talking.

Talk Range

|

Radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Ensure radios are at least 5 feet apart when in use.

Push-to-Talk Time-Out Timer

|

Radio emits continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if PTT button is pressed for 60 seconds continuously to prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life.

Menu Options

|

Selecting the channel, sub-code, call tones, keypad tones, and roger tone.

Keypad Lock

|

Press and hold / Key Lock until Key Lock Indicator icon displays to avoid accidentally changing radio settings. All other functions remain locked.

Channel Scan Mode

|

Enables radio to scan for active channels. When an activity is detected, radio lands (stays) on that channel for 2 seconds. To transmit on that channel, press PTT button. When activity on landed channel ends, radio continues scanning other channels.

Monitor Mode

|

Enables listening for weak signals on current channel.

Easy Pairing

|

Allows group of radio users to program all their radios to same channel and sub-code settings quickly and simultaneously. Any one radio within group can be designated as “Leader’s radio” and have its channel and sub-code settings transmitted to and copied by all other radios in group (Members’ radios).

Warranty Information

|

Outlines process for claiming warranty service from authorized Motorola Solutions dealer or retailer where product was purchased. Defects or damages from misuse, accident, neglect, range, moisture, liquid, or spills are not covered by warranty.

FAQS

how far will it go im range and is it water proof?

not waterproof range depends on terrain from 1/2 mile to 5 miles

Does the screen have a backlight ? If so what color ?

Yes the backlit screen is a soft green colour

Does it have volume control? Is it loud and clear?

Yes it has volume control and loud and clear. We have been very happy with them.

How tall is the radio without anteena?

The T200 is 4.5″ tall excluding the antenna.

Can you pair these with motorola mh230R?

No, you can’t have the kids back.

Are these blue? It says grey but pics look grey?

Ours are grey.

Will they connect to distance dps?

Yes

Are these approved for use in mexico?

You should ask someone familiar with Mexico DOC rules. These are for USA use. I doubt that these are legal in Mexico.

display battery still show it is charging after I removed the charger ?

Remove the battery
Clean the connect on the battery and the talkie

are there any blue tooth radios?

No

Need the phone number to claim my money back? Ok

Yes

Incluye cargador ?

Yes.
3… One for each radio.

What is the fccid of each of the radios in this listing?

GMRSS UHF radio.

What is the exact frequency band this product uses?

These are FRS radios that have multiple pre programmed frequencies.

how do you charge the batteries?

They come with recharable batteries and a wall charger. You can use any micro USB phone charger.

will these work in apartment building?

Within the apartment but not between floors.

can you pair these three with same T200TP in another pack?

Yes you can! They all have the same frequencies available to use, there are hundreds of them so just make sure your all on the same channel.

What is included in the T42 Twin Pack and T42 Triple Pack?

The T42 Twin Pack and T42 Triple Pack come with a radio, belt clip, stickersheet, and owner’s manual.

What is the purpose of the Personalization Stickers?

The Personalization Stickers are provided to personalize and keep track of radios.

How do I install the batteries?

Make sure your radio is OFF. To remove the battery compartment door, press the tab at the bottom of the compartment door. Remove the door. Insert three AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment door.

How do I adjust the volume?

Adjust the volume by pressing the + and – buttons.

How do I talk and listen?

All radios in your group must be set to the same channel in order to communicate. Hold your radio 2 to 3 cm from your mouth. Press and hold the PTT button while speaking. The Transmit icon appears on the display. Release the PTT button. You can now receive incoming calls. When you do, the Receive icon appears on the display.

How far is the talk range?

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

How do I turn on/off my radio?

Press and hold the MENU button to turn your radio ON/OFF.

How do I turn on/off the Keypad Tone and Roger Tone?

To turn off the Keypad Tone or Roger Tone, press and hold the button while turning the radio ON. To turn them back on, turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing the button.

How do I enable/disable keypad tones?

You may enable or disable the keypad tones by pressing and holding the button while turning the radio ON. To turn them back on, turn the radio OFF and ON again without pressing the button.

How do I activate Channels 9 to 16?

Press Menu until the channel number starts to flash. Press and hold down + and – simultaneously for 3 seconds until you hear a beep and “16” is displayed briefly. *Channels 9 to 16 are not allowed in Russia.

How do I use the Channel Scan Mode?

To turn the channel scan ON, press MENU/ to enter menu. Advance until blinks. Press + button to turn ON channel scan. Press MENU/ or PTT to turn OFF Scan mode.

How do I use the Monitor Mode?

To turn the Monitor Mode ON, press MENU/ button to enter menu. Advance through the menu until icon blinks. Press the / button for continuous listening. The icon continues to blink. To turn the Monitor Mode OFF, press the MENU/ button to return to “Normal” mode. The icon stops blinking.

How do I use the Easy Pairing feature?

Pick any one of the radios as the “Leader’s radio”. On this radio, program the Channel and Sub-Code to the desired settings. See “Selecting the Channel” and “Selecting the Sub-Code” sections in this user manual. The sub-code for T42 radio is fixed at zero and cannot be programmed. 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.

What is not covered by the warranty?

Defects of damage from misuse, accident or neglect. Defects or damage due to range. Defects or damage due to moisture, liquid or spills.

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