User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Documentation Copyrights
- Disclaimer
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Batteries, Chargers, and Audio Accessories Safety Information
- Operational Safety Guidelines
- Acoustic Safety
- FCC Licensing Information
- Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
- Class B Digital Device
- Radio Frequency Exposure Safety Standards
- Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance.
- Notice to Users
- Introduction
- Radio Controls
- Getting Started
- Installing the Batteries
- Installing the Swivel Belt Holster
- Charging the Battery
- Turning Your Radio On and Off
- Adjusting the Volume
- Reading the Display
- Talking and Receiving
- Basic Radio Operation
- Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators
- Talk Range
- Locking the Keypad
- Monitoring a Channel
- Scanning
- Advanced Configuration Mode
- Factory Default Settings
- Entering Advanced Configuration Mode
- Feature Summary Chart
- Features
- Backlight
- Call Tones
- Channels
- Cloning Mode
- Frequencies
- Bandwidth Range
- Codes, Interference Eliminator Codes (CTCSS/DPL)
- Keypad Beep (or Keypad Tone)
- Keypad Lock
- Low Battery Alert - Shutdown
- Maximum Channels
- Microphone Gain Level
- Monitor
- Nuisance Ch Delete
- Scan Advanced
- Reset to Factory Defaults (2)
- Reverse Burst
- Scan
- Cloning Radio Settings
- Advanced Features
- Troubleshooting
- Use and Care
- Frequencies and Bandwidths
- Accessories
- Batteries
- Audio Accessories
- Carry Accessories
- Chargers
- Programming Accessories
- Limited Warranty for Motorola Personal Communications Products Purchased in the United States and Canada
- Warranty
- I. What This Warranty Covers
- II. Products and Accessories
- III. Products and Accessories (Exclusions)
- IV. Software
- V. Software (Exclusion
- VI. Who is Covered?
- VII. How to Obtain Warranty Service Or Other Information?
- VIII. Software Copyright Notice
- IX. Software Copyright Notice
- X. Patent Notice
- XI. Export Law Assurances
- VL50 Series Programming Quick Reference
Introduction
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Introduction
This user guide covers the operation of your radios.
Your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific
needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
You can consult your dealer or system administrator about the following:
• Is your radio programmed with any preset conventional channels?
• Which buttons have been programmed to access other features?
• What optional accessories may suit your needs?
• What are the best radio usage practices for effective communication?
• What maintenance procedures that helps promote longer radio life?
Package Contents
• VL50 Radio
• Swivel Belt Holster
• Lithium Ion Battery
• Drop-In Charger with Transformer
• Quick Reference Guide
For product information, refer to www.motorolasolutions.com/VL50
For product related questions, contact
1-800-448-6686
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