Motorola GP338 Portable Radio User Guide

About this manual

This guide introduces the GP338 portable radio, describing its main components such as the channel selector, volume knob, push‑to‑talk button, microphone, LED indicator, LCD screen and programmable buttons. It explains how to attach and remove accessories like the battery, antenna, and belt clip, and how to power the radio on or off and adjust volume and channel selection.

The manual details menu navigation, utility functions, and configuration options. Users can change squelch settings, power level (high, low, auto), clock format (12‑hour/24‑hour), alarms, and option‑board features. Step‑by‑step procedures are provided for making and receiving calls, using the phone mode, and customizing tone tagging and scan lists.

What's inside

• Radio Overview
• Parts of the Radio
• Getting Started
• Battery Information
• Attaching/Removing Antenna
• Menu Navigation
• Utilities
• Setting the Time
• Power Level Settings
• Tone Tagging

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do you enter Menu Mode on the GP338?

Press the * key (labeled “1” in the guide) to enter Menu Mode.

How can the power level be changed?

Select the Power Level option in the Utilities menu and choose high, low, or auto.

What does the LED indicator show?

The LED indicator provides battery status, power‑up status, call information and scan status.