Because this is a legacy radio (end of support life), the manuals are widely available in archives rather than the official Motorola Solutions website.
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If you are maintaining a fleet of Motorola GM3688 two-way radios, or simply repairing a single unit for amateur use, you know that documentation is everything. Recently, service circles have been buzzing about an for the GM3688. Explosive Atmospheres: Radios must be turned off near