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Quick start

The shortest path from opening the box to basic operation.

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Model-specificStep-by-step

Get a new Motorola DTR700 on the air in a few minutes.

  1. Charge the battery fully before first use. A first charge from empty typically needs several hours in the supplied charger.
  2. Power the Motorola DTR700 on and set every radio in the fleet to the same channel so the whole team hears the same traffic.
  3. Press and hold the Push-to-Talk button, pause briefly, then speak across the microphone rather than into it. Release to listen.
  4. Fit an earpiece or speaker microphone if the team works in a noisy space - it is the single biggest clarity upgrade on any radio.
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Fleet setup

Programming

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Model-specificFleet setup

The Motorola DTR700 is programmed with DTR Series CPS over a Motorola programming cable.

  • Install DTR Series CPS on a Windows PC.
  • Connect the radio with the correct programming cable for this model and power it on.
  • Read the radio first so you have a working copy of its current codeplug before you change anything.
  • Make your changes, then write the codeplug back to the radio.
  • Clone the finished codeplug to the rest of the fleet so every radio matches.
  • Because this model is license-free, there are no FCC frequencies to coordinate before programming.

Every radio we sell can be programmed before it ships - tell us your channel plan and the fleet arrives ready to use.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Compatibility, licensing, setup, and support answers for this model.

Does the Motorola DTR700 require an FCC license?
No. This radio runs on license-free 900 MHz ISM frequencies, so there is no FCC license to buy and no paperwork to file.
How do I program the Motorola DTR700?
The Motorola DTR700 is programmed with DTR Series CPS and a Motorola programming cable. We can also program the fleet before it ships so it arrives ready to use.
What band and technology does the Motorola DTR700 use?
900 MHz ISM digital frequency-hopping.
Will the Motorola DTR700 talk to our older radios?
It will, provided the other radios operate on the same band and are programmed with matching frequencies and privacy codes. Send us a list of what you already run and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.
What support comes with the Motorola DTR700?
Free lifetime technical support from our US-based team, programming help whenever your channel plan changes, and assistance with warranty claims.

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Troubleshooting

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Model-specificCommon checks

The issues we are asked about most on the Motorola DTR700, and what to check first.

  • Cannot hear the team: confirm every radio is on the same channel. A single radio left on the wrong channel is by far the most common cause.
  • Short range: fit a fully charged battery, check the antenna is tight, and remember that steel, concrete and elevator shafts cut range hard.
  • Short battery life: charge fully in the supplied charger. Batteries are consumable - most fleets replace them every couple of years.
  • Audio muffled or distorted: clean the microphone and speaker ports and check the earpiece or speaker microphone is fully seated.
  • Radio will not power on: reseat the battery and confirm the charger contacts are clean and making contact.
  • Still stuck? Call our team - we support every radio we sell, for the life of the radio, at no charge.
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