Motorola Ap73 Portable Radios User Manual

Information For Safe, Efficient Operation
632-Year Warranty
Electromagnetic Interference/compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to elec-
tromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately
shielded, designed or otherwise conÞgured for electro-
magnetic compatibility.
¥ Turn your radio OFF in any facilities where
posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that
could be sensitive to external RF energy.
¥ Turn your radio off when on board...

Information For Safe, Efficient Operation
642-Year Warranty
would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine.
WARNING¥ Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a
type especially qualiÞed for such use (for exam-
ple, FMRC Approved). Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or Þre resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
¥ Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazard-
ous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur
while installing or removing...

Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries
652-Year Warranty
Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clas-
siÞes used NiCd batteries as hazardous waste, unless
certain exemptions apply.
At the end of your batteryÕs useful life, it can be recy-
cled. However, recycling facilities may not be available
in all areas. Under various state or local laws, such
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly,
and cannot be dumped in landÞlls or incinerators.
Motorola...

Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries
662-Year Warranty
Japan
Marubeni Co.
Head OfÞce/Attn. B6B2
4-2 Ohtemachi 1-Choma
Ciyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Nippon Recycle Ctr., Corp.
6-3-19, Nishitamma, Kita-Ku
Osaka, 530, Japan
Tel: 081-6-311-9071
Fax: 081-311-0949
You should consider the methods of collecting, label-
ing, and shipping used NiCd batteries. Consult your
federal, state, or local EPA for speciÞc legal require-
ments and for recycling options in your area.
Motorola, as a responsible corporate citizen,...

Licensing & Service Information
672-Year Warranty
Licensing & Service Information
Licensing
This radio operates on FM radio communication fre-
quencies and is subject to therules and regulations
of the local communications governing agencies.
These agencies may require that all operators using
general mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio
license before operating their equipment. To determine
the speciÞc requirements, contact your local communi-
cations governing agency. This agency can supply...

Troubleshooting
682-Year Warranty
Troubleshooting
Radio is dead.
Possible Problem (1):Batteries may be dead (alkaline)
or not properly charged (NiCd).
Solution :If the display does not light, or the
ÔBATTÕ indicator ßashes on and off, you
should replace the alkaline batteries, or
if you are using NiCd batteries, recharge
them.
Possible Problem (2):Batteries may not be positioned
correctly in the radio.
Solution :See ÒInstalling and Removing BatteriesÓ
on page 8 for the appropriate battery
installation...

Troubleshooting
692-Year Warranty
Possible Problem (3):The battery life is based on a
duty cycle where the radio is transmitting
5%, receiving 5%, and in standby mode
90% of the time. Usage that differs from this
will change the typical battery life expect-
ancy accordingly.
Solution :If you use your radio for a longer period
of time than the standard duty cycle, you
may need to recharge your battery again.
Possible Problem (4):Battery or charger contacts may
be dirty.
Solution :Clean battery and charger...

Troubleshooting
702-Year Warranty
Radio will not talk to other radios in system.
Possible Problem (1):Radios may be on different fre-
quencies, or having different Coded
Squelch Codes.
Solution :Verify that frequencies and Coded
Squelch Codes are the same for all
radios in your talk group.
Hearing other conversations or noise on your radio.
Possible Problem (1):Users do not have exclusive use
of frequencies. Frequencies must be shared
using proper radio etiquette.
Solution :Use proper radio etiquette....

Troubleshooting
712-Year Warranty
Possible Problem (2):Operating the radio while it is
close to your body (i.e. in a pocket or on a
belt) and while you are using audio acces-
sories decreases its range because of the
shielding effect of your body.
Solution :The higher the radio is held, the better
the talk range. Use of audio accessories
is only recommended in close range sit-
uations for best results.
Possible Problem (3):The Carrier Squelch Level may
be set too high.
Solution :Set the Carrier Squelch...

Troubleshooting
722-Year Warranty
toms, without success.
Possible Problem (1):The radio may need to be
repaired.
Solution :If the unit is still under warranty, return it
to the place of purchase for repairs, or
contact your nearest Motorola dealer
listed in your local yellow pages.