Motorola Gm340 User Manual

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UTILITIES
CALL FORWARD
You can call forward calls to your radio to
another radio if you are unable to take calls or
are away from your radio.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffCall Forward by
using a pre-programmedCall Forwardbutton.
To enable Call Forward
1.Press theCall Forwardbutton to switch
onCall Forward, when the feature enable
alert will sound and the associated LED
will light.
To disable Call Forward
1.Press theCall Forwardbutton again to
switchoffCall Forward when the feature
disable...

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TALKAROUND
In your communications network, you may be using
a system to cover a larger area than is possible with
your radio. However, you can communicate with
another radio within your radio’s range without
going through the system by using the Talkaround
feature. This is especially useful when the system is
down.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffTalkaround by using
a pre-programmedTalkaroundbutton.
To e n a b l e Ta l k a r o u n d
1.Press theTalkaroundbutton to switchon
Talkaround...

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EXTERNAL ALARM
The external alarm feature activates the
vehicle horn and/or lights to inform you of an
incoming call when you are away from your
vehicle.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffExternal Alarm by
using a pre-programmedExternal Alarm
button.
When the alarm is activated it can be cancelled by:
1.Answering the call.
2.The external alarm timer times out.
To enable External Alarm
1.Press theExternal Alarmbutton to switch
External Alarmon, when the feature
enable alert will sound and...

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LONE WORKER
The Lone Worker feature enables you to work
alone with added safety.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffLone Worker by
using a pre-programmedLone Workerbutton.
To enable Lone Worker
1.Press theLone Workerbutton to switch
Lone Workeron, when the feature enable
alert will sound and the associated LED
will light.
 If you have not pressed any buttons within
a programmed time, you will be reminded
thatLone Workeris switchedonby a high
pitched alert tone (Lone Worker Reminder)
being...

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POWER LEVEL
You can transmit your calls at different transmit
power levels. A higher level means you can
reach a radio that is farther away. A lower power
level reduces the possibility of interference. Use
thehighpowersettingonlywhennecessary.
You can switch betweenhighandlowpower
levels by using a pre-programmedPower
Levelbutton.
Using the Power Level Button
1.Press thePower Leve lbuttontoswitchto
high powerwhen the feature enable aler t
will sound and the associated LED will...

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COMPANDING
Companding is a collective term to define
compressing the audio signal on transmission
and expandingthe audio signal on reception.
The overall effect is to reduce noise in the
received signal, giving you crisper, clearer
audio clarity. Companding should only be used
when other radios in your system have the
same companding feature available.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOffCompanding by
using a pre-programmedCompandingbutton
or via the menu.
To enable Companding
1.Press...

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OPTION BOARD
Your radio is capable of being fitted with an
option board. Each board will extend the
capability of your radio by adding a new feature
such as voice storage, voice scrambler or
trunking. See your dealer for the availability
and suitability of the various option boards.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOfftheOptionBoardby
using a pre-programmedOption Boardbutton
or via the menu.
To enable the Option Board
1.Press theOption Boardbutton to switch
the Option Boardon, when the...

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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
When the VOX accessory is connected, your
radio may be used with hands-free operation.
The VOX feature intelligently senses
background noise, so that it adapts
automatically to the noise level in the
environment in which you are working.
To start the VOX feature:
1.Ensure that the VOX accessory is
connected to the rear accessory connec-
tor of the radio.
2.Switch the radio to a VOX channel.
You can disable the VOX feature by pressing
the PTT button on...

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SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATIONSafe and Efficient Operation of Motorola
Two - Way R a di o sThis section provides information and instructions for
the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Mobile
Two-Way Radios.
For information regarding radio use in hazardous
areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM)
approval manual supplement or Instruction Card
which is included with radio models that offer this
capability.Exposure To Radio Frequency EnergyNational and International Standards and...

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SAFETY
Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityNote:Nearly every electronic device is
susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or
otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.
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.
When instructed...