Motorola 1.5 User Manual

APX 1000

APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS

APX 1000
MODEL 1.5

USER GUIDE

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ASTRO® APX™ 1000 Series
Digital Portable Radios
Quick Reference Card

RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety
Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios

ATTENTION!

This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using

the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety
Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which contains important
operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness
and control for Compliance with applicable standards and
Regulations.

Radio Controls

Radio On/Off

Zones and Channels

Receiving and Transmitting

Sending an Emergency Alarm

* Default emergency button press timer is set
to 1 second. This timer is programmable, see

page 36 in the user guide for details.

To exit emergency at any time, press and hold
the Emergency button.

Antenna

Accessory
Connector

Multi-Function Knob
(MFK):
Primary Feature:
_________________

Secondary Feature:
_________________

Battery

Microphone

• On – Press and hold the MFK until the display

lights up.

• Off – Press and hold the MFK until you see

Power off?, then press Menu Select button
below Yes.

1 Press the MFK to see on the screen.
2 Turn the MFK to scroll to desired zone or

channel.

3 Press MFK to select the desired zone or

channel and exit Mode Change.

Top Lightbar

Side Button 1
__________

PTT Button

Top Side
(Select)
Button
__________

Main
Speaker

Microphone

Side Button 2
__________

LED

Menu Select
Buttons

Main Display

Top (Orange)
Button
__________

1 Select zone/channel.

2 Listen for a transmission.

OR
Press and hold Vol u m e Set button.
OR
Press Monitor button and listen for activity.

3 Adjust volume, if necessary.

4 Press the PTT button to transmit; release to

receive.

1 Press and hold the Emergency button*.

2 The display shows Emergency and the

current zone/channel. Radio sounds a short,
medium-pitched tone, and the LED blinks red
momentarily.

3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear

four beeps; alarm ends; and radio exits
emergency.

*PMLN6811A*

PMLN6811A

MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and
are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2014 by Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 06/14 1303
East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, U.S.A.

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Sending an Emergency Call

To exit emergency at any time, press and hold
the Emergency button.

Sending a Silent Emergency Call

To exit emergency at any time, press and hold
the Emergency button.

Display Status Icons

1 Press the Emergency button.

2 Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly

into the microphone.

3 Release the PTT button to end call.

4 Press and hold Emergency button to exit

emergency.

1 Press the Emergency button.

2 The display does not change; the LED does

not light up, and there is no tone.

3 Silent emergency continues until you:

Press and hold the Emergency button to exit
emergency state.

OR

Press and release the PTT button to exit the
Silent Emergency Alarm mode and enter
regular dispatch or Emergency Call mode.

Receiving a call or data

Transmitting a call or data

Blinks when the battery is low.

The more stripes, the stronger the
signal strength for the current site
(trunking only).

Direct radio to radio communication or
connected through a repeater.

On = Direct
Off = Repeater

This channel is being monitored.

L = Radio is set at Low power.
H = Radio is set at High power.

Scanning a scan list.

Blinking dot = Detects activity on the

Priority-One Channel
during scan.

Steady dot = Detects activity on the

Priority-Two Channel
during scan.

The vote scan feature is enabled.

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On = User is currently associated with

the radio.

Off = User is currently not associated

with the radio.

Blinking = Device registration or user
registration with the server failed due
to an invalid username or pin.

Data activity is present.

MFK is in Mode Change feature.

MFK is in Volume Change feature.

On = Secure operation.
Off = Clear operation.
Blinking = Receiving an encrypted

voice call.

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Declaration of Conformity

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Declaration of Conformity

This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party
Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, U.S.A.
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744

Hereby declares that the product:

Model Name: APX 1000

conforms to the following regulations:

FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)

Class B Digital Device

As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contents

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Contents

This User Guide contains all the information you need
to use the APX™ 1000 Series Digital Portable Radios.

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide

for Portable Two-Way Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada) . . . . .viii

Informations importantes sur la sécurité . . . .ix

Exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du

produit pour radios bidirectionnelles portatives . . . .ix

Version du logiciel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie

Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Documentation Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Notations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Additional Performance Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CrossTalk Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What Your Dealer/System Administrator

Can Tell You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preparing Your Radio for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Attaching the Accessory Connector

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning On the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Identifying Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Radio Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Assignable Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions . . . . . . . 11

Using the Menu Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Multi-Function Knob (MFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Identifying Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Top Lightbar and LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Top Lightbar Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Intelligent Lighting Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Alert Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts . . . . . . . . . . 21

General Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Selecting a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Mode Select Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Saving a Zone and Channel to a Softkey . . . . . . . .25

Saving a Zone and Channel to a Button . . . . . . . . .25

Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call . . . . . . 26

Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call . . .26
Receiving and Responding to a Private Call

(Trunking Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call

(Trunking Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Repeater or Direct Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Monitoring Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Monitoring a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Conventional Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Advanced Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Receiving a Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional

Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking

Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only) . . . . . . .31

Classifying Regrouped Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning Scan On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional

Scan Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Deleting a Nuisance Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Restoring a Nuisance Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Call Alert Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Receiving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Sending an Emergency Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) . . . . .36

Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency

Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Changing Channels during Emergncy . . . . . . . . . .38

Using the Emergency Keep-Alive Feature . . . . . . .38

Automatic Registration Service (ARS) . . . . . . . . . . 39

Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode . . . . . . . . . .39

Trunking System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Failsoft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Going Out of Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the Site Trunking Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Locking and Unlocking a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Viewing and Changing a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Viewing the Current Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Changing the Current Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Programming Over Project 25 (POP 25)

(ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional) . . . . . . . . 41

Responding to the notification of Upgrade . . . . . . . 42

Voice Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Selecting the Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias . . . . . . . . . 44

Controlling the Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls . 45

Turning Menu Select button Tones On or Off . . . . 45

Turning Voice Mute On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Conventional Squelch Operation

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Analog Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Digital Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the PL Defeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Digital PTT ID Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only) 47

Viewing the IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Caring for Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cleaning Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Handling Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Servicing Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Taking Care of the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Checking the Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . 52

LED and Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Fuel Gauge Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Battery Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Highlights for the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the

VHF Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Special Channel Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Emergency Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Non-Commercial Call Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operating Frequency Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Declaration of Compliance for the User of

Distress and Safety Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Commercial Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information

RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide
for Portable Two-Way Radios

ATTENTION!

This radio is restricted to Occupational use only.

Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and
Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios
which contains important operating instructions for safe
usage and RF energy awareness and control for
Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations.

For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and
other accessories, visit the following website:

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter
may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power

(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.

This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with the Motorola-approved antenna
types with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.

Software Version

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Software Version

All the features described in the following sections are
supported by the radio's software version R12.00.00 or
later.

Check with your dealer or system administrator
for more details of all the features supported.

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of the Industry Canada rules per the conditions
listed below:

1 This device may not cause harmful interference.

2 This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

3 Changes or modifications made to this device, not

expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.

Informations importantes sur la sécurité

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Français Canadien

Informations importantes sur la
sécurité

Exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du
produit pour radios bidirectionnelles portatives

ATTENTION!

Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu'à des fins
professionnelles. Avant d'utiliser la radio, lisez le guide

Exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit
pour radios bidirectionnelles portatives, qui contient
d'importantes instructions de fonctionnement pour une
utilisation sécuritaire et des informations sur l'exposition
aux fréquences radioélectriques afin d'assurer la
conformité aux normes et règlements applicables.

Pour obtenir une liste d'antennes et d'autres accessoires
approuvés par Motorola, consultez le site Web:

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX

Selon la règlementation d'Industrie Canada, cet émetteur
radio ne peut être utilisé qu'avec une antenne dont le
type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) sont approuvés par
Industrie Canada pour cet émetteur. Afin de limiter les
interférences radio pour les

autres utilisateurs, le type et le gain de l'antenne doivent
être choisis de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) ne soit pas plus forte qu'il
ne le faut pour établir la communication.

Le présent émetteur a été approuvé par Industrie Canada
pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne agréés par
Motorola et ayant un gain admissible maximal ainsi que
l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne indiqué.
Les types d'antenne non inclus, dont le gain est supérieur
au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour
l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Version du logiciel

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Version du logiciel

Toutes les fonctionnalités décrites dans les sections
suivantes sont prises en charge par la version du logiciel
R12.00.00 ou ultérieure de la radio.

Vérifiez auprès de votre détaillant ou de l'administrateur
de système pour obtenir des renseignements sur les
fonctionnalités prises en charge.

Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie
Canada)

Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 des règlements
de la FCC et RSS 210 du règlement d'Industrie Canada
selon les conditions énumérées ci-dessous:

1 Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences

nuisibles.

2 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y

compris les interférences qui peuvent perturber le
fonctionnement.

3 Les changements ou les modifications apportées à ce

dispositif, non expressément approuvées par Motorola,
peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet
équipement.

Computer Software Copyrights

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Computer Software Copyrights

The Motorola products described in this manual may
include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored
in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the
United States and other countries preserve for Motorola
certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer
programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right
to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted
computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted
Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola
products described in this manual may not be copied,
reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed
in any manner without the express written permission of
Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola
products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by
implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the
copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola,
except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that
arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

Documentation Copyrights

No duplication or distribution of this document or any
portion thereof shall take place without the express
written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual
may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose without the express written permission of
Motorola.

Disclaimer

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is carefully examined,
and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore,
Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any
products herein to improve readability, function, or
design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out
of the applications or use of any product or circuit
described herein; nor does it cover any license under its
patent rights, nor the rights of others.

Getting Started

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Getting Started

Take a moment to review the following:

How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1

Notations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1

Additional Performance Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

CrossTalk Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

What Your Dealer/System Administrator

Can Tell You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

How to Use This Guide

This User Guide covers the basic operation of the APX™ 1000
Portables.

However, your dealer or system administrator may have
customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your
dealer or system administrator for more information.

Notations Used in This Manual

Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of
WARNING, Caution, and Note. These notations are used to
emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be

taken or observed.

An operational procedure, practice, or condition,
etc., which may result in injury or death if not
carefully observed.

An operational procedure, practice, or
condition, etc., which may result in damage
to the equipment if not carefully observed.

Note:

An operational procedure, practice, or condition,
etc., which is essential to emphasize.

!

WARNING

!

!

Caution

Getting Started

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Additional Performance Enhancement

The following are some of the latest creations designed to
enhance the security, quality and efficiency of your radio.

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)

DSR seamlessly switches the radio system to a backup master
site during system failures. DSR also provides additional
indication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, and redundancy
within the system to address to the user in need. Mechanisms
related to the Integrated Voice and Data (IV&D) or data centric
are all supported by DSR.

CrossTalk Prevention

This feature prevents crosstalk scenarios from happening,
especially when a wideband antenna is used. This feature
allows the adjustment of the Trident Transmitting SSI clock rate
in the radio to be different from the Receiving Frequency. This
subsequently reduces the possibilities of radio frequency
interfering spurs and it also prevents crosstalk.

What Your Dealer/System Administrator
Can Tell You

Check with your dealer or system administrator for the correct
radio settings, if the radio is to be operated in extreme
temperatures (less than -30 °C or more than +60 °C), to ensure
proper top and front display operation.

You can also consult your dealer or system administrator about
the following:

• Is your radio preprogrammed with any preset conventional

channels?

• Which buttons have been preprogrammed to access other

features?

• What optional accessories may suit your needs?

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

Assemble your radio by following these steps:

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3

Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3

Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover . . . . . . . . . . page 5

Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Turning On the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Charging the Battery

The Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is
uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum
of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance.

For a list of Motorola-authorized batteries available for use
with your radio, see Accessories on page 54.

Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn your

radio off to ensure a full charge.

Battery Charger

To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the
radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED
indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide.

For a list of chargers, see Accessories on page 54.

To avoid a possible explosion:

• DO NOT replace the battery in any area

labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.

• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.

!

WARNING

!

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Attaching the Battery

With the radio turned off, slide the battery into the radio’s frame
until the bottom latch clicks into place.

To remove the battery,
turn the radio off. Lift up
the latch then slide the
battery down to remove
the battery from the radio.

Battery Latch is at the bottom of the battery.

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Attaching the Antenna

With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle and
turn clockwise to attach it to the radio.

To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise.
Make sure you turn off the radio first.

Attaching the Accessory Connector
Cover

The accessory connector is located on the antenna side of the
radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio.

Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the

connector cover when not in use.

Insert the hooked
end of the cover
into the slot above
the connector.
Press downward on
the cover’s top to
seat it in the slot.
Once in place,
tighten by rotating
the thumbscrew
clockwise by hand.

To remove the
accessory connector cover, rotate the thumbscrew
counterclockwise until it disengages from the radio.
If the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allen wrench to loosen
it first.

Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage it from
the radio.

Hooked End

Thumbscrew

Hex Socket Head

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Attaching the Belt Clip

Align the grooves of the belt clip
with those of the radio and push
down until you hear a click.

To remove the clip, use a flat
object to press the belt clip tab
away from the radio. Then, slide
the clip upward and away from
your radio.

Turning On the Radio

Press and hold the Multi-Function Knob (MFK) until the radio
display lights up, then release the MFK.

If the power-up test is successful, you see the Home screen.

Note: If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error

XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).

Turn off your radio, check the battery, and turn the
radio back on. If your radio fails the power-up test
again, record the Error XX/YY code and contact
your dealer.

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To turn off your radio, press and hold the MFK until the radio
display shows

Power off?

, press the Menu Select button

below

Yes

to power off.

Adjusting the Volume

Your radio is preprogrammed to reset to medium volume rate,
which is Level 12, by default whenever the radio powers up.
To increase the volume, turn the MFK clockwise. The display
shows volume bars and volume level when you change the
volume.

Note: If Volume Change is secondary feature of MFK, see

Multi-Function Knob (MFK) on page 12 to toggle the
function of the MFK.

To decrease the volume, turn this MFK counterclockwise.

Note: Ensure that the main speaker is pointed towards you

for increased loudness and intelligibility, especially in
areas with loud background noises.

Main

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Identifying Radio Controls

Take a moment to review the following:

Radio Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10

Assignable Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions . . . . . . . . . page 11

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions . . . . . . . . . page 11

Using the Menu Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12

Multi-Function Knob (MFK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13

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Radio Parts and Controls

Antenna

1

LED

2

Accessory
Connector

5

6

7

Microphone

4

Top (Orange)
Button*

3

Battery Latch

8

Menu Select
Buttons

10

Main Display

9

Multi- Function
Knob (MFK)*

Side Button 2*

Side Button 1*

14

Push-to-Talk
(PTT) Button

17

Top Side
(Select)
Button*

Battery

11

13

To p
Lightbar

* These radio controls/buttons are programmable.

Speaker

15

Microphone

16

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Programmable Features

Any reference in this manual to a control that is
“preprogrammed” means that the control must be programmed
by a dealer or qualified radio technician using the radio's
programming software, in order to assign a feature to that
control.

The programmable buttons can be programmed as shortcuts to
radio functions or preset channels/groups depending on the
duration of a button press:

• Press – Pressing and releasing rapidly.

• Long press – Pressing and holding for the preprogrammed

duration (between 0.25 seconds and 3.75
seconds).

• Hold down – Keeping the button pressed.

Assignable Radio Functions

Call Response – Allows you to answer a private call.

Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only) – Allows any channel

in a scan list (except for the Priority-One channel) to temporarily
replace the Priority-Two channel.

Emergency – Depending on the programming, initiates or
cancels an emergency alarm or call.

Internet Protocol Address – Displays the Internet Protocol (IP)
address of the radio.

Mode Select – Long-press programs a button with the radio's
current zone and channels; then once programmed, the short
press of that button jumps the radio to the programmed zone
and channel.

Monitor (Conventional Only) – Monitors a selected channel
for all radio traffic until function is disabled.

Nuisance Delete – Temporarily removes an unwanted channel,
except for priority channels or the designated transmit channel,
from the scan list.

Private Line Defeat (Conventional Only) – Overrides any
coded squelch (DPL or PL) that is preprogrammed to a channel.

Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only) –
Allows to manually send a repeater access codeword.

Reprogram Request (Trunking Only) – Notifies the dispatcher
you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment.

Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only) – Notifies the
dispatcher you want to send a voice call.

Scan – Toggles scan on or off.

Secure Transmission Select (Conventional and Trunking) –

Toggles to transmit is secure or clear transmission.

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Site Display/Search (Trunking Only) – Displays the current

site ID and RSSI value; performs site search for AMSS
(Automatic Multiple Site Select) operation.

Site Lock/Unlock (Trunking Only) – Locks onto a specific site.

Talkaround/Direct (Conventional Only) – Toggles between

using a repeater and communicating directly with another radio.

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions

Light/Flip – Press the button to toggle the display backlight on

or off.

Keypad and Controls Lock – Locks or unlocks the
programmable buttons, menu softkey and MFK.

Voice Announcement – Audibly indicates the current feature
mode, Zone or Channel the user has just assigned.

Voice Mute – Toggles voice mute on or off.

Vol u m e S e t Tone – Sets the volume set tone.

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions

You can access various radio functions through one of the
following ways:

• A short or long press of the relevant programmable buttons.

OR

• Use the Menu Select Buttons ({, |, and }).

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Using the Menu Select Buttons

The Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features.

Note: Check with your dealer or system administrator for the

list of features activated in your radio.

Your radio may be preprogrammed differently from the following
example, but the steps for selecting a channel may appear as
shown below:

• Press the Menu Select button ( | ) directly below Chan.

Multi-Function Knob (MFK)

MFK is the on/off button of your radio. See Turning On the
Radio on page 6 for the procedure to power up and down your

radio.
In addition, there are programmable features available for MFK,

which are:

Mode Change – Turn MFK to scroll the channel or zone list.

Volume Change – Turn MFK to increase or decrease the

volume level of the speaker. Fast turn of MFK makes coarse
tuning of the volume level; slow turn of MFK makes fine tuning
of the volume level. The display shows the volume level and
bars to indicate the current level. The level of last selected
volume before your radio powers down remains the same when
the radio powers up.

The main display only shows the icon of secondary feature; the
main display does not show the icon of primary feature.

Your radio by default is set to use the primary feature. Short
presses of MFK toggle it to work on either the secondary or
primary feature.

The secondary feature has an inactivity timer. This timer starts
when the secondary feature is left idle. The radio returns to
primary feature when this timer expires.

If the MFK is set to operate only one feature besides On/Off the
radio, Volume Change should be the only feature applied to
MFK.

Consult your dealer or system administrator for the best option
available for MFK.

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Menu Select

Buttons

Softkeys

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Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

The PTT button on the side
of the radio serves two basic
purposes :

• While a call is in progress,

the PTT button allows

your radio to transmit to

other radios in the call.

Press and hold down PTT

button to talk. Release the

PTT button to listen.

The microphone is

activated when the PTT

button is pressed.

Identifying Status Indicators

Your radio indicates its operational status through the following:

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14

Top Lightbar and LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

Top Lightbar Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

Intelligent Lighting Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17

Alert Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18

Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 21

PTT

Button

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Status Icons

The 160 x 90 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD) of the radio
shows radio status, text entries, and menu entries. The top
display row contain color icons that indicate radio operating
conditions.

The following icons are for the front display screen unless
indicated otherwise.

Receiving

Radio is receiving a call or data.

Transmitting

Radio is transmitting a call or data.

Battery

For IMPRES battery operation only – the icon
shown indicates the charge remaining in the
battery.

For all battery operation – the icon blinks when
the battery is low.

Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

The number of bars displayed represents the
received signal strength for the current site, for
trunking only. The more stripes in the icon, the
stronger the signal.

Roaming

The radio has roamed to and is currently
registered to a foreign system.

Direct

• On = Radio is currently configured for direct

radio-to-radio communication (during
conventional operation only).

• Off = Radio is connected with other radios

through a repeater.

Monitor (Carrier Squelch)

Selected channel is being monitored (during
conventional operation only).

In-Call User Alert

• On = The feature is enabled. Voice muting of

the affiliated trunking talkgroup or
selected conventional channel is
activated.

• Off = The feature is disabled. Voice muting of

the affiliated trunking talkgroup or
selected conventional channel is
deactivated.

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Power Level

• L = Radio is set at Low power.

• H = Radio is set at High power.

Scan

Radio is scanning a scan list.

Priority Channel Scan

• Blinking dot = Radio detects activity on

channel designated as
Priority-One.

• Steady dot = Radio detects activity on channel

designated as Priority-Two.

Vote Scan Enabled

The vote scan feature is enabled.

Secure Operation

• On = Secure operation.

• Off = Clear operation.

• Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call.

H or .

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User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)

• On = User is currently associated with your

radio.

• Off = User is currently not associated with your

radio.

• Blinking = Device registration or user

registration with the server failed
due to an invalid username or pin.

• Inverted = User successfully login to the

secured IP Packet Data.

Data Activity

Data activity is present.

MFK is in Mode Change feature

Turn the MFK to change the channel/zone.

MFK is in Volume Change feature

Turn the MFK to turn the volume up or down.

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Top Lightbar and LED Indicators

The Top Lightbar and LED indicators show the operational
status of the radio.

LED Indications

Solid red – Radio is transmitting.

Blinking red – Radio is transmitting at low battery condition.

Rapidly blinking red – Radio has failed the self test upon

powering up or encountered a fatal error.

Solid yellow (Conventional Only) – Channel is busy.

Blinking yellow – Radio is receiving a secured transmission.

Solid green – Radio is powering up.

Blinking green – Radio is receiving an individual or telephone

call.

Note: No LED indication when your radio receives a clear

(non-secured) transmission in trunking Mode.

Top Lightbar Indications

The lightbar blinks green when the MFK is using the secondary
feature. See Multi-Function Knob (MFK) on page 12 to
understand the functionality of MFK.

The lightbar turn into solid color of orange, red or green
depending on the status of Intelligent Lighting. See Intelligent
Lighting Indicators on page 17 for different status of Intelligent
Lighting.

LED

Top Lightbar

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Intelligent Lighting Indicators

This feature temporary changes the color of the Top Lightbar and adds a color bar to the main display screen to help signal that a radio
event has occurred.

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.

Bar Color Notification When

Orange Emergency Alerts

The radio initiates an emergency alarm or call.

The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.

Red Critical Alerts

The radio battery is low.

The radio is out of range.

The radio enters failsoft mode.

The radio is unable to establish a full connection with the system.

The radio is unable to authenticate or register with the system.

Green Call Alerts

The radio receives a private call.

The radio receives a phone call.

The radio receives a call alert.

The radio receives a selective call.

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Alert Tones

The radio uses alert tones to inform you of the radio’s condition. The following table lists these tones and when they occur.

You Hear Tone Name Heard

Short,

Low-Pitched

Tone

Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test.

Reject When an unauthorized request is made.

Time-Out Timer Warning Four seconds before time out.

No ACK Received When radio fails to receive an acknowledgment.

Individual Call
Warning Tone

When radio is in an individual call for greater than 6 seconds without any activity.

Long,

Low-Pitched

Tone

Time-Out Timer

Timed Out

After time out.

Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibit (When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not allowed.

Out of Range (When PTT button is pressed) the radio is out of range of the system.

Invalid Mode When radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel.

A Group of

Low-Pitched

Ton es

Busy When system is busy.

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Short,

Medium-Pitched

Tone

Valid Key-Press When a correct key is pressed.

Radio Self Test Pass When radio passes its power-up self test.

Clear Voice At beginning of a non-coded communication.

Priority Channel

Received

When activity on a priority channel is received.

Emergency Alarm /Call

Entry

When entering the emergency state.

Central Echo When central controller has received a request from a radio.

Long,

Medium-Pitched

Tone

Volume Set When volume is changed on a quiet channel.

Emergency Exit When exiting the emergency state.

A Group of

Medium-Pitched

Ton es

Failsoft When the trunking system fails.

Automatic Call Back When voice channel is available from previous request.

Console Acknowledge When emergency alarm, or reprogram request ACK is received.

Received Individual Call When Call Alert or Private Call is received.

Short,

High-Pitched

Tone (Chirp)

Low-Battery Chirp When battery is below preset threshold value.

Ringing Phone Call Received When a land-to-mobile phone call is received.

Gurgle

Dynamic Regrouping (When PTT button is pressed) a dynamic ID has been received.

Talk Permit

(When PTT button is pressed) is verifying with the system for accepting its
transmissions.

You Hear Tone Name Heard

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Doh-Sol

MFK Enters Secondary

Feature

When MFK is toggled to secondary feature.

Sol-Doh

MFK Exits Secondary

Feature

When MFK is toggled to exit secondary feature and return to primary feature.

You Hear Tone Name Heard

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Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts

The following appears on the radio’s display when you make and receive Phone calls. The radio also uses alert tones to indicate the
current status.

You Hear You S e e When Notes

A Busy

Tone

Phone busy When a channel is not available. The radio automatically connects when a channel opens.

A High-

Pitched

Tone

– When you release the PTT button.

The radio indicates to the landline party that he or she may begin
talking.

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General Radio Operation

Once you understand how your APX Portable is configured,
you are ready to use your radio.

Use this navigation guide to familiarize yourself with the basic
Call features:

Selecting a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22

Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23

Using Mode Select Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24

Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call. . . . . . . . . page 26

Repeater or Direct Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28

Monitoring Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28

Selecting a Zone

A zone is a group of channels.

Use the following procedure to select a zone.

Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use

this feature.

If Mode Change is secondary feature of the MFK, see
Multi-Function Knob (MFK) on page 12 to toggle the
function of MFK.

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Procedure:

Turn the preprogrammed Zone Change MFK to the required
zone.

OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below ZnUp

or ZnDn until the required zone appears.

Note: Positions of ZnUp and ZnDn on the display may differ

each time you release the Menu Select button. Read
carefully before you press.

Selecting a Radio Channel

A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/
receive frequency pairs.

Use the following procedure to select a channel.

Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use

this feature. If you select a channel that is not within the
preprogrammed band, the radio indicates that it is on
an unsupported frequency with both audio and visual
warnings.

Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choice
between the following methods.

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If Mode Change is secondary feature of MFK, see

Multi-Function Knob (MFK) on page 12 to toggle the
function of MFK.

Procedure:

Turn the preprogrammed MFK to the desired channel.
OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below ChUpor ChDn.

2 Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone and

channel.

Note: Positions of ChUp and ChDn on the display may differ

each time you release the Menu Select button. Read
carefully before you press.

Using Mode Select Feature

Mode Select allows a long press to save the radio’s current
zone and channel to a programmable button or a softkey; then
once programmed, the short-press of that button or softkey
jumps the transmission to the saved zone and channel.

There are two methods to save the selected zone and channel:

• Softkeys

• Programmable buttons

Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use

this feature.

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Saving a Zone and Channel to a Softkey

Five softkeys are available for you to save the frequent used
zone and channel.

Procedure:

1 Toggle your zone and channel to the required zone and

channel.

2 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below the

MS1, MS2 ... or MS5.

3 You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and

channel is saved.

Note: To change the programmed zone and channel, repeat

this procedure.

Short press of the programmed softkey changes your current
transmission to the zone and channel programmed in this
softkey.

Saving a Zone and Channel to a Button

All the programmable buttons allow you to save the frequent
used zone and channel.

Procedure:

1 Toggle your zone and channel to the required zone and

channel.

2 Press and hold the button you desire to program.

3 You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and

channel is saved.

Note: Repeat this procedure to change the zone and channel

of the programmed button.

Short press of the programmed button changes your current
transmission to the zone and channel programmed in this
button.

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Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call

Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you
can proceed to receive and respond to calls.

The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting. In
conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the
radio is receiving a transmission. In trunking mode, there is no
LED indication when the radio receives a transmission.

If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LED blinks
yellow.

Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call

To receive a call from a group of users, the radio must be
configured as part of that talkgroup.

Procedure:

When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen),
depending on how your radio is preprogrammed:

1 ASTRO Conventional Only:

The LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the
talkgroup alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.

OR
Trunking Only:

The display shows the caller alias or ID.

2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from

your mouth.

3 Press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LED lights

up solid red.

4 Release the PTT button to listen.

LED Indicator

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Receiving and Responding to a Private Call

(Trunking Only)

A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another
individual radio.

These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by
others in the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically
verifies that the receiving radio is active on the system and can
display the caller ID.

Note: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature

inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle
and the timer expires. You will hear the Menu Inactive
Exit Tone upon feature exit.

Procedure:

When you receive a Private Call:

1 You hear ring tones and the LED blinks green. The display

shows Call received.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Resp.

OR

Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the
call indicators begin.

3 During the call, the display shows the caller alias (name), if it

is in the call list.

OR

During the call, the display shows the caller ID (number), if
the caller’s name is not in the call list.

4 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT

button to listen.

Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call

(Trunking Only)

This feature allows you to receive calls similar to standard
phone calls from a landline phone.

Note: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature

inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle
and the timer expires. You will hear the Menu Inactive
Exit Tone upon feature exit.

Procedure:

Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a
Telephone Call:

1 You hear a telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green.

The backlight of the screen and the bar turns green. The
display shows Phone Call.

2 Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the

call indicators begin.

3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT

button to listen.

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Repeater or Direct Operation

The REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by
connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit
and receive frequencies are different.

The DIRECT or “talkaround operation” allows you to bypass the
repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and
receive frequencies are the same.

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct button to toggle
between talkaround and repeater modes.

OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Dir.

2 The display shows Repeater mode if the radio is currently

in Repeater mode.

OR

The display shows Direct mode and the Talkaround icon if
the radio is currently in Direct mode (during conventional
operation only).

Monitoring Features

Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often
assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an
indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the
case.

This digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the
“noise” from the signal and allows only the clear voice or data
information to be heard.

Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel is clear before
transmitting.

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Monitoring a Channel

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed Monitor button and proceed to
Step 3.

OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Select the desired zone and channel.

2 Listen for a transmission.

3 Adjust the Vo l u m e Change MFK if necessary.

4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights

up solid red.

5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen).

The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the display when you
monitor a channel via the preprogrammed Monitor button.

Conventional Mode Operation

Your radio may be preprogrammed to receive Private-Line

®

(PL) calls.

Procedure:

1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity.

The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the display.

2 Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous

monitor operation. The duration of the button press is
programmable.

3 Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return

to the original squelch setting.

If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you hear an
invalid tone until you release the PTT button.

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Advanced Features

Use this navigation guide to learn more about advanced
features available with your radio:

Advanced Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 30

Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 32

Call Alert Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 34

Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 35

Automatic Registration Service (ARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . page 39

Trunking System Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 39

Programming Over Project 25 (POP 25) (ASTRO 25 and

ASTRO Conventional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 41

Voice Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 42

Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 43

Advanced Call Features

Receiving a Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional

Only)

This feature allows you to receive a call from or to call a specific
individual. It is intended to provide privacy and to eliminate the
annoyance of having to listen to conversations that are of no
interest to you.

Receiving a Selective Call

Procedure:

1 When you receive a Selective Call, the display shows Call

received.
You hear two alert tones,
the LED lights up solid yellow to indicate the transmitting
radio is still sending signal.

OR

the LED blinks solid green once to indicate the transmitting
radio is pending to receive signal.

2 The speaker unmutes.

3 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from

your mouth.

4 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT

button to listen.

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Using the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking

Only)

This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign

selected radios to a particular channel where they can

communicate with each other. This feature is typically used

during special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio

technician.

You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled

until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher.

Note: If you try to access a zone or channel that has been

reserved by the dispatcher as a dynamically regrouped
mode for other users, you will hear an invalid tone.

Procedure:

1 When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it automatically

switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You hear a
“gurgle” tone and the display shows the dynamically
regrouped channel’s name.

2 Press the PTT button to talk. Release PTT button to listen.

When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio

automatically returns to the zone and channel that you were

using before the radio was dynamically regrouped.

Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)

This feature allows you to notify the dispatcher when you want a
new dynamic regrouping assignment.

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed Reprogram Request button to send
reprogram request to the dispatcher and proceed to Step 3.

OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Rpgm to send

reprogram request to the dispatcher.

2 The display shows Reprgrm rqst and Please wait.

3 If you hear four beeps, the dispatcher has acknowledged the

reprogram request. The display shows Ack received and
the radio returns to the Home screen.

OR

If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you hear a low-pitched alert tone
and the display shows No acknowledge. Repeat steps to
try again.

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Classifying Regrouped Radios

The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two
categories: Select Enabled or Select Disabled.

• Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available

channel, including the dynamic-regrouping channel, once the

user has selected the dynamic-regrouping position.

• Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while

dynamically regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio

to remain on the dynamic-regrouping channel.

The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your
radio is Select Disabled.

Scan

This feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels
by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels.

Turning Scan On or Off

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed Scan button to start or stop scan.
OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Scan.

2 The display shows Scan off if scan is disabled. Press the

Menu Select button directly below Scan to enable scan.
OR

The display shows Scan on and the scan status icon if scan
is enabled. Press the Menu Select button directly below
Scan to disable scan.

3 The radio returns to the Home screen.

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Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional

Scan Only)

While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature

allows you to temporarily change any channel in a scan list

(except for the Priority-One channel) to the Priority-Two

channel.

This change remains in effect until scan is turned off. Scan then

reverts to the preprogrammed (original) setting.

Procedure:

1 When the radio locks onto the channel designated as the

new Priority-Two channel, press the preprogrammed

Dynamic Priority button.

2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the

list.

Deleting a Nuisance Channel

If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise
(termed a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the
unwanted channel from the scan list.

This capability does not apply to priority channels or the
designated transmit channel.

Procedure:

1 Press and hold the Menu Select button below Scan or

preprogrammed Scan button to delete the nuisance
channel.

OR

When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted,
press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.

OR
Press the Menu Select button directly below Nuis.

2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the

list.

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Restoring a Nuisance Channel

Procedure:

To restore the deleted nuisance channel, do one of the
following:

• Turn the radio off and then turning it on again.

OR

• Stop and restart a scan via the preprogrammed Scan button

or menu.

OR

• Change the channel via the MFK.

Call Alert Paging

This feature allows your radio to work like a pager.

The radio which you missed its call can send a Call Alert page
to your radio. The sender also able to know that your radio is
active.

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified

radio technician.

Receiving a Call Alert Page

Procedure:

1 When you receive a Call Alert page, you hear four repeating

alert tones and the LED blinks green.

2 The display shows Page received.

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Emergency Operation

The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation.

If the Top (Orange) button is preprogrammed to send an

emergency signal, this signal overrides any other

communication over the selected channel.

Your radio supports the following Emergency modes:

• Emergency Alarm

• Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call

• Silent Emergency Alarm

Check with your dealer or system administrator for more

information on the programming of this feature.

Only one of the Emergency modes above can be assigned to

the preprogrammed Emergency button.

Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the

preprogrammed Emergency button for about a
second.

Note: The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner

while in Emergency Call, except if enabled, it returns to
one of the following:

• Tactical/Non-Revert – The radio sends emergency

alarm and/or make emergency call on the current
selected channel.

• Non-Tactical/Revert for Conventional system –

The radio reverts to the preprogrammed emergency
channel to send alarm and/or make emergency call.

• Non-Tactical/Revert for Trunking system – The

radio reverts to the preprogrammed emergency
talkgroup to send alarm and/or make emergency
call.

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Sending an Emergency Alarm

This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which
identifies the radio sending the emergency, to the dispatcher.

Note: Emergency button press timer by default is set to 1

second. This timer is programmable from 0 – 6
seconds by a qualified technician.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

2 The display shows Emergency and the current zone or

channel. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone and the
LED momentarily blinks red.

OR

You hear the radio sounds a short low-pitched tone to
indicate the selected channel does not support emergency
and rejects to launch emergency mode. The display shows
No emergency, if the selected channel does not support
emergency.

3 When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, the

display shows Ack received. You hear four tones, the
alarm ends, and the radio exits the Emergency Alarm mode.

OR

If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows
No acknowledge. The alarm ends and the radio exits the
Emergency Alarm mode.

Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

This feature gives your radio priority access to a talkgroup.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

2 The display shows Emergency and the current zone or

channel. You hear short, medium-pitched tone and the
LED momentarily blinks red.

OR

You hear the radio sounds a short low-pitched tone to
indicate the selected channel does not support emergency
and rejects to launch emergency mode.

3 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from

your mouth.

4 Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into the

microphone.

5 Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for

a response from the dispatcher.

6 Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for

about a second to exit the Emergency Call mode.

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Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency

Call

This feature gives your radio priority access on a channel for

conventional system, and to a talkgroup for trunking system.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

2 The display shows Emergency and the current zone or

channel. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone and the
LED momentarily blinks red.

OR

You hear the radio sounds a short low-pitched tone to
indicate the selected channel does not support emergency
and rejects to launch emergency mode.

3 The radio enters the Emergency Call state when:

You receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment. The display
shows Ack received.

OR

You receive no acknowledgment. The display shows
No acknowledge.

OR

You press the PTT button while in the Emergency Alarm
mode.

4 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from

your mouth.

5 Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into the

microphone.

6 Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for

a response from the dispatcher.

7 Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for

about a second to exit the Emergency Call mode.

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm

This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm to the
system without triggering any audio or visual indicators.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

2 The display shows no changes, the LED does not light up,

and you hear no tones.

3 The silent emergency state continues until you:

Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for
about a second to exit the Silent Emergency Alarm mode.

OR

Press and release the PTT button to exit the Silent
Emergency Alarm mode and enter regular dispatch or
Emergency Call mode.

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Changing Channels during Emergncy

For ALL Emergency signals, when changing channels:

• If the new channel is also preprogrammed for Emergency,

you can change channels while in Emergency operation. The

emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel.

• If the new channel is NOT preprogrammed for Emergency,

the display shows No emergency, and you hear an invalid

tone until you exit the Emergency state or change to a

channel preprogrammed for Emergency.

Using the Emergency Keep-Alive Feature

This feature, when enabled, prevents the radio from being
turned off via the MFK when the radio is in the Emergency
state.

Note: The radio only exits the Emergency state using one of

the ways mentioned in the previous sections.

See Sending an Emergency Alarm on page 36,
Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) on
page 36, Sending an Emergency Alarm with

Emergency Call on page 37, or Sending a Silent
Emergency Alarm on page 37.

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Automatic Registration Service (ARS)

This feature provides an automated data application registration

for the radio. When you turn on the radio, the device

automatically registers with the server.

Data applications within the fixed network can determine the

presence of a device on the system and send data to the

device.

The Automatic Registration Service for the radio consists of

two (2) modes:

• ARS Server Mode (default mode)

• ARS Non-Server Mode

Note: The default ARS mode can be changed by a qualified

radio technician using the radio’s programming
software.

Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode

Procedure:

Turn the preprogrammed MFK, once the zone you want is

displayed, to the desired mode.

Trunking System Controls

Using the Failsoft System

The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications
during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails
completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation and
automatically switches to its failsoft channel.

Procedure:

1 During failsoft operation, your radio transmits and receives

in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency.

2 You hear a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds and the

display shows Failsoft.

When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your
radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to
trunked operation.

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Going Out of Range

When your radio goes out of the range of the system, it can no
longer lock onto a control channel.

Procedure:

1 You hear a low-pitched tone.

AND/OR

The display shows the currently selected zone/channel
combination and Out of range.

2 Your radio remains in this out-of-range condition until:

It locks onto a control channel.

OR

It locks onto a failsoft channel.

OR

It is turned off.

Using the Site Trunking Feature

If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that
site reverts to site trunking.

The display shows the currently selected zone/channel
combination and Site trunking.

Note: When this occurs, you can communicate only with

other radios within your trunking site.

Locking and Unlocking a Site

This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site. This
feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to
another site in a wide-area system.

Procedure:

Use the preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock button to toggle the
lock state between locked and unlocked.

OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Site.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Lock to lock

the site. The display shows Site locked.

OR

Press the Menu Select button directly below Unlk to unlock
the site. The display shows Site unlocked.

3 The radio saves the new site lock state and returns to the

Home screen.

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Viewing and Changing a Site

This feature allows you to view the name of the current site or

forces your radio to change to a new one.

Viewing the Current Site

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Site Displ/Srch button.

2 The display momentarily shows the name of the current site

and its corresponding received signal strength indicator
(RSSI).

Changing the Current Site

Procedure:

1 Press and hold down the preprogrammed Site Displ/Srch

button.

2 You hear a tone and the display shows momentary

Scanning site.

3 When the radio finds a new site, it returns to the Home

screen.

Programming Over Project 25 (POP 25)

(ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional)

This feature enables configuration data to be upgraded to your
radio over-the-air. This feature retains full use of the radio
during the configuration data transfer without interrupting
communication. The upgrade pauses to give priorities to voice
call, and continues after the voice call ended.

Once a configuration upgrade is downloaded to your radio, you
can install new changes immediately or delay changes to be
installed on the radio when it is being powered up. Your radio
can also be configured to allow you to accept or reject an
upgrade.

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified

radio technician. Check with your dealer or system
administrator for more information.

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Responding to the notification of Upgrade

Procedure:

1 The display shows Upgrade?.

2 Press the Menu Select button below Acpt to accept the

request to upgrade immediately. The display shows
UpgRxInProg to indicate the upgrade received is in
progress.

OR

Press the Menu Select button below Dlay to delay the
request to upgrade. The radio prompts to upgrade in the
next power up of your radio.

OR

Press the Menu Select button below Rej to reject the
request to upgrade. The display shows Upg Aborted. The
radio continues to function with the current configuration
until it gets reprogrammed.

3 If the upgrade is successful, the display shows Program

done.

OR

If the upgrade failed, the display shows Program failed.
The radio remains in current configuration.

If your radio has problem of upgrade over-the-air, consult the
qualified technician for details.

Voice Announcement

This feature enables the radio to audibly indicate the current
feature mode, zone or channel the user has just assigned. This
audio indicator can be customized per customer requirements.
This is typically useful when the user is in a difficult condition to
read the content shown on the display.

Each voice announcement is within a limit of three seconds
maximum. The sum duration of all different voice
announcements in a radio shall be no more than 1000 seconds.

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified

radio technician.

Check with your agent if Voice Announcement is
available for the feature you need.

The two options of priority for the Voice Announcement
available are:

• High – enables the voice of the feature to announce even

when the radio is receiving calls.

• Low – disables the voice of the feature from announcing

when the radio is receiving calls.

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Procedure:

You hear a voice announcement when the features below are

preprogrammed in the radio.

• The radio powers up. The radio announces the current zone

and channel it is transmitting.

• Press the preprogrammed voice announcement button

(which specifically programmed to playback the current zone
and channel). The radio announces the current zone and
channel it is transmitting.

Note: Pressing this preprogrammed playback button will

always enable the voice feature to announce in High
priority.

All the three programmable buttons at the side of the
radio support this feature.

• Change to a new zone. The radio announces the current

zone and channel it is transmitting.

• Change to a new channel remaining within the current zone.

The radio announces the current channel.

• Press either the Menu Select button or preprogrammed

button or switch of the radio to launch or terminate Scan, PL
Disabled, Talkaround/Direct or Transmit Inhibit. The radio
announces the corresponding feature activation or
deactivation.

Utilities

Selecting the Power Level

This feature enables you to reduce the transmit power level for
specific case that require a lower power level. You can select
the power level at which your radio transmits. The radio always

turns on to the default setting.

Note: Please refer to your agent or qualified radio technician

to enable or disable this feature.

These reduced transmit power level settings do not affect your
radio’s receiving performance, nor diminish the overall quality of
the radio’s audio and data functionality given with the following
conditions.

Settings:

• Select Low for a shorter transmitting distance and to

conserve power.

• Select High for a longer transmitting distance.

Procedure:

Use the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level button to
toggle the power level between low and high power.

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OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Pwr.

2 The display shows Low power and the low power icon.

OR

The display shows High power and the high power icon.

Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias

This feature allows you to display or hide the radio alias (name).

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below MyID.

2 The display shows momentary Radio ID off, and the radio

alias disappears from the Home screen.

OR

The display shows momentary Radio ID on, and the radio
alias appears on the Home screen.

Controlling the Display Backlight

You can enable or disable the radio’s display backlight as
needed, if poor light conditions make the display difficult to read.

Depending on how your radio is preprogrammed, you can also
maintain a minimum backlight level on the radio's front display.

Note: The backlight setting also affects the Menu Select

buttons backlighting accordingly.

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed Light/Flip button to toggle the
backlight on or off.

OR

Press either the Menu Select buttons or any programmable
radio controls or buttons to turn the backlight on.

Note: The backlight remains on for a preprogrammed time

before it automatically turns off completely or returns to
the minimum backlight level.

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Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls

You can lock your radio’s programmable buttons and MFK to

avoid inadvertent entry. Check with your dealer or qualified

technician for best selection to suite your usage.

Procedure:

1 Toggle the preprogrammed Keypad Lock button to on.

2 The display shows Kypd/Ctrl Lock.

3 Toggle again to unlock programmable button or menu

softkey or MFK.

Turning Menu Select button Tones On or Off

You can enable and disable Menu Select button tone, if needed.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Mute.

2 The display shows momentary Tones off, indicating that

the tones are disabled.

OR

The display shows momentary Tones on, and you hear a
short tone, indicating that the tones are enabled.

Turning Voice Mute On or Off

You can enable and disable voice transmission, if needed.

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed Voice Mute button to turn the feature
off or on.

OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below VMut.

2 The display shows momentary Voice mute off, and you

hear a short tone, indicating that the feature is disabled.

OR

The display shows momentary Voice mute on, and you
hear a short tone, indicating that the feature is enabled.

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Using the Time-Out Timer

This feature turns off your radio’s transmitter. You cannot
transmit longer than the preset timer setting.

If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your
transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.

The timer is defaulted at 60 seconds, but it can be
preprogrammed from 3 to 120 seconds, in 15-second intervals,
or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode, by a qualified
radio technician.

Note: You will hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four

seconds before the transmission times out.

Procedure:

1 Hold down the PTT button longer than the preprogrammed

time. You hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, the
transmission is cut-off, and the LED goes out until you
release the PTT button.

2 Release the PTT button. The timer resets.

3 Press the PTT button to re-transmit. The time-out timer

restarts and the LED lights up solid red.

Using the Conventional Squelch Operation

Features

This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or
channels that have a higher than normal background noise.

Analog Options

Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier

squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.

Digital Options

One or more of the following options may be preprogrammed in
your radio. Check with your dealer or system administrator for

more information.

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Mode Result

Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel.

PL or DPL

The radio responds only to your
messages.

Option Result

Digital Carrier-Operated

Squelch (COS)

You hear any digital traffic.

Normal Squelch

You hear any digital traffic having
the correct network access code.

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Using the PL Defeat Feature

This feature allows you to override any coded squelch (DPL or

PL) that might be preprogrammed to a channel. The radio will

also unmute to any digital activity on a digital channel.

Procedure:

Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat button in the PL Defeat

position. You hear any activity on the channel.

OR

The radio is muted if no activity is present.

Note: When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status

indicator is displayed.

Using the Digital PTT ID Feature

This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of the radio
from whom you are currently receiving a transmission. This ID,
consisting up to a maximum of eight characters, can be viewed
by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher.

Your radio’s ID number is also automatically sent every time the
PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital
voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during
the voice message.

Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)

Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable feature used in
conventional radio systems to keep radio users from talking
over other radio conversations.

When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot transmit
on an active channel.

If you try to transmit on an active smart-PTT channel, you hear
an alert tone, and the transmission is inhibited. The LED lights
up solid yellow to indicate that the channel is busy.

Selective Switch

You hear any digital traffic having
the correct network access code
and correct talkgroup.

Option Result

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Three variations of smart PTT are available:

Viewing the IP Information

This feature displays the IP address.

Procedure:

Press the preprogrammed IP button and proceed to Step 3.
OR

Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below IP.

2 The display shows the IP Address screen.

3 OR

Press Exit to return to the Home screen.

Mode Description

Transmit Inhibit

on Busy Channel

with Carrier

You cannot transmit if any traffic is
detected on the channel.

Transmit Inhibit

on Busy Channel

with Wrong

Squelch Code

You cannot transmit on an active
channel with a squelch code other than
your own. If the PL code is the same as
yours, the transmission is not
prevented.

Quick-Key

Override

This feature can work in conjunction
with either of the two above variations.
You can override the transmit-inhibit
state by quick-keying the radio. In other
words, two PTT button presses within
the preprogrammed time limit.

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Helpful Tips

Take a moment to review the following:

Caring for Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49

Cleaning Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50

Handling Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51

Servicing Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51

Taking Care of the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52

Checking the Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52

Battery Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53

Caring for Your Radio

• The radio casting

has a vent port
that allows for
pressure
equalization in the
radio. Never poke
this vent with any
objects, such as
needles,
tweezers, or
screwdrivers.

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Caution

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Cleaning Your Radio

To clean the external surfaces of your radio:

1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to

one gallon of water (0.5% solution).

2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-

bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get
entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the
radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.

3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or

grease.

• Do not submerge the radio as this results in

damage to the radio.

• If water is observed on the battery contact area,

dry and clean the radio battery contacts before
attaching a battery to the radio. Otherwise, the
water could short-circuit the radio.

• If water is observed on the speaker grill area,

shake the radio well so that any water that may
be trapped inside the speaker grille and
microphone port can be removed. Otherwise,
the water will decrease the audio quality of the
radio.

• Do not disassemble the radio. This could

damage radio seals and result in leak paths into
the radio. Any radio maintenance should be
performed only by a qualified radio technician.

!

Caution

Do not use solvents to clean your radio as most
chemicals may permanently damage the radio
housing and texture.

Do not submerge the radio in the detergent
solution.

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Handling Your Radio

• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily. Never

carry the radio by the antenna.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.

• Do not submerge the radio.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or

chemicals.

• Do not disassemble the radio.

• Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to

use the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the
accessory has been disconnected.

Servicing Your Radio

Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient
operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance
agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A
nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to
support maintenance services. Through its maintenance and
installation program, Motorola makes available the finest
service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications
on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please
contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative,
or an authorized Motorola dealer.

Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service
coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for
an additional period of either one or two years beyond the
normal expiration date of the standard warranty. For more
information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support
Center at 3761 South Central Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102 (800)
227-6772 / [phone].

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Taking Care of the Battery

Checking the Battery Charge Status

Your radio can indicate the battery’s charge status through:

• the LED and sounds.

• the fuel gauge icon on the display.

LED and Sounds

When your battery is low:

• the LED blinks red when the PTT button is pressed.

• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone).

Fuel Gauge Icon

A blinking fuel gauge icon ( ) is displayed only when the
battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace with a
fully charged battery.

*These are for IMPRES battery operation only.

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Gauge Battery Charge

76% to 100% full*

51% to 75%*

26% to 50%*

11% to 25%*

10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins blinking.)

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Battery Recycling and Disposal

In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program

for battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers

participate in this program.

For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access

RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-

BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide

other useful information concerning recycling options for

consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.

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Accessories

The accessory link below is for APX radios. Not all accessories
are FCC certified for operation with all APX models and/or
bandsplits. Please refer to the specific APX radio price pages
for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales
representative for accessory compatibility.

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX

Take a moment to review the following:

Highlights for the Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54

Highlights for the Accessories

1 Only the following programming cables are compatible with

APX 1000 radios.

– APX DMR Port Programming Cable (PMKN4012B)
– Test and Alignment Programming Cable (PMKN4013C)

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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the

VHF Frequency Range

Take a moment to review the following:

Special Channel Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55

Operating Frequency Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56

Declaration of Compliance for the User of Distress and Safety

Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58

Special Channel Assignments

Emergency Channel

If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require

emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress

call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard.

Transmit the following information, in this order:

1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”

2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN

__________.”

State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed
by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3
times.

3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.

4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”

State the position of the vessel in distress, using any
information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:

• latitude and longitude

• bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic
north)

• distance to a well-known landmark

• vessel course, speed or destination

5 State the nature of the distress.

6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.

7 State the number of persons on board and the number

needing medical attention, if any.

8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to

responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or
tonnage, hull color, etc.

9 “OVER.”

10 Wait for a response.

11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the

radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you
receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions
given to you.

Non-Commercial Call Channel

For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports,
rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing
information, use VHF Channel 9.

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Operating Frequency Requirements

A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal
Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:

• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications
Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800
MHz frequency

• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be
capable of operating:

• in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting

frequencies specified in the 156.025 – 157.425 MHz
frequency band, and

• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels

specified in the table below.

Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83

cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US
waters.

Additional information about operating requirements in the
Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC
Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard.

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List

Channel

Number

Frequency (MHz)

Transm it Receive

1 156.050 160.650

2 156.100 160.700

* 156.150 160.750

4 156.200 160.800

5 156.250 160.850

6 156.300 –

7 156.350 160.950

8 156.400 –

9 156.450 156.450

10 156.500 156.500

11 156.550 156.550

12 156.600 156.600

13** 156.650 156.650

14 156.700 156.700

15** 156.750 156.750

16 156.800 156.800

17** 156.850 156.850

18 156.900 161.500

19 156.950 161.550

20 157.000 161.600

* 157.050 161.650

22 157.100 161.700

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel

Number

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive

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* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be

lawfully used by the general public in US waters.

** Low power (1 W) only
*** Guard band

Note: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is

transmit only.

* 157.150 161.750

24 157.200 161.800

25 157.250 161.850

26 157.300 161.900

27 157.350 161.950

28 157.400 162.000

60 156.025 160.625

* 156.075 160.675

62 156.125 160.725

63 156.175 160.775

* 156.225 160.825

65 156.275 160.875

66 156.325 160.925

67** 156.375 156.375

68 156.425 156.425

69 156.475 156.475

71 156.575 156.575

72 156.625 –

73 156.675 156.675

74 156.725 156.725

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel

Number

Frequency (MHz)

Transm it Receive

75 *** ***

76 *** ***

77** 156.875 –

78 156.925 161.525

79 156.975 161.575

80 157.025 161.625

* 157.075 161.675

* 157.125 161.725

* 157.175 161.775

84 157.225 161.825

85 157.275 161.875

86 157.325 161.925

87 157.375 161.975

88 157.425 162.025

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel

Number

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit Receive

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Declaration of Compliance for the User of

Distress and Safety Frequencies

The radio equipment does not employ a modulation other than
the internationally adopted modulation for maritime use when it
operates on the distress and safety frequencies spedified in
RSS-182 Section 6.1.

Table A-2: Technical Paratmeters for Interfacing External

Data sources

RS232

USB SB9600

Input Voltage (Volts Peak-to-

peak)

18 V 3.6 V 5 V

Max Data Rate 28 kb/s 12 Mb/s 9.6 kb/s

Impedance 5k Ohm 90 Ohm 120 Ohm

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Glossary

This glossary is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.

Ter m Definition

ACK Acknowledgment of communication.

Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it.

Analog Signal

An RF signal that has a continuous nature
rather than a pulsed or discrete nature.

ARS Automatic Registration Service

ASTRO 25

Motorola standard for wireless digital
trunked communications.

ASTRO
Conventional

Motorola standard for wireless digital
conventional communications.

Autoscan

A feature that allows the radio to
automatically scan the members of a scan
list.

Carrier Squelch

Feature that responds to the presence of
an RF carrier by opening or unmuting
(turning on) a receiver’s audio circuit. A
squelch circuit silences the radio when no
signal is being received so that the user
does not have to listen to “noise”.

Central
Controller

A software-controlled, computer-driven
device that receives and generates data for
the trunked radios assigned to it. It
monitors and directs the operations of the
trunked repeaters.

Channel

A group of characteristics such as transmit/
receive frequency pairs and radio
parameters.

Control Channel

In a trunking system, one of the channels
that is used to provide a continuous, two­way/data communications path between
the central controller and all radios on the
system.

Conventional

Typically refers to radio-to-radio
communications, sometimes through a
repeater (see Trunking).

Conventional
Scan List

A scan list that includes only conventional
channels.

Digital Private
Line (DPL)

A type of coded squelch using data bursts.
Similar to PL except a digital code is used
instead of a tone.

Digital Signal

An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete,
nature, rather than a continuous nature.

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Dispatcher

An individual who has radio system
management duties.

Dynamic
Regrouping

A feature that allows the dispatcher to
temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.

DSR Dynamic System Resilience

Failsoft

A feature that allows communications to
take place even though the central
controller has failed. Each trunked repeater
in the system transmits a data word
informing every radio that the system has
gone into failsoft.

FCC Federal Communications Commission.

FM Frequency Modulation

Hang Up Disconnect.

Home screen

The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.

IV&D Integrated Voice and Data

LCD Liquid crystal display.

LED Light-emitting diode.

Ter m Definition

Menu Entry

A software-activated feature shown at the
bottom of the display – selection of these

features is controlled by the {, |,

and

} buttons.

Monitor

Check channel activity by pressing the
Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you
hear static. If the channel is in use, you
hear conversation. It also serves as a way
to check the volume level of the radio,
since the radio “opens the squelch” when
the monitor button is pressed.

Multi-Function
Knob

It works as a power on/off button, provides
primary and secondary functions like
volume change and mode change.

Multi-System
Talkgroup Scan
List

A scan list that can include both talkgroups
(trunked) and channels (conventional).

Network Access
Code

Network Access Code (NAC) operates on
digital channels to reduce voice channel
interference between adjacent systems
and sites.

Non-Tactical/
Revert

The user talks on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The emergency alarm
is sent out on this same channel.

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A one-way alert, with audio and/or display
messages.

Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio.

PIN Personal Identification Number

Preprogrammed

Refers to a software feature that has been
activated by a qualified radio technician.

Private
(Conversation)
Call

A feature that lets you have a private
conversation with another radio user in the
talkgroup.

Private Line
(PL)

A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such
that only receivers decoding the tone
receives it.

Programmable

Refers to a radio control that can have a
radio feature assigned to it.

PTT

Push-To-Talk – the PTT button engages
the transmitter and puts the radio in
transmit (send) operation when pressed.

Radio
Frequency (RF)

The part of the general frequency spectrum
between the audio and infrared light
regions (about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz).

Ter m Definition

Repeater

A conventional radio feature, where you
talk through a receive/transmit facility that
re-transmits received signals, in order to
improve communications range and
coverage.

Selective Call

A feature that allows you to call a select
individual, intended to provide privacy and
to eliminate the annoyance of having to
listen to conversations of no interest to you.

Selective Switch

Any digital P25 traffic having the correct
Network Access Code and the correct
talkgroup.

Squelch

Special electronic circuitry, added to the
receiver of a radio, that reduces, or cuts off,
unwanted signals before they are heard in
the speaker.

SSI Synchronous Serial Interface

Standby

An operating condition whereby the radio’s
speaker is muted but still continues to
receive data.

Tactical/
Non-Revert

The user talks on the channel that was
selected before the radio entered the
emergency state.

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Talkaround

Bypass a repeater and talk directly to
another unit for easy local unit-to-unit
communications.

Talkgroup

An organization or group of radio users
who communicate with each other using
the same communication path.

Trunking

The automatic sharing of communications
paths between a large number of users
(see Conventional).

Trunking
Priority Monitor
Scan List

A scan list that includes talkgroups that are
all from the same trunking system.

Zone A grouping of channels.

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Commercial Warranty

Limited Warranty

MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS

I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW

LONG:

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the
MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below
(“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of time from the date of
purchase as scheduled below.

Other region:

LACR region:

MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the
Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or
reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product
during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance
with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are

warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period.
All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of
MOTOROLA.

This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the
original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or
transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the
Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no
obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty
unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA.

Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and
the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the
installation, maintenance or service of the Product.

MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary
equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or
used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product
with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly
excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use
the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range,
coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this
warranty.

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S
responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or
refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the
exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED

ASTRO APX 1000 Portable Units One (1) Year

Product Accessories One (1) Year

ASTRO APX 1000 Portable Units Three (3) Year

Product Accessories One (1) Year

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WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR
SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT
SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY.

This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other
rights which may vary from state to state.

IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase
and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty
service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation
and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location.
Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its
authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the
company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or
communication service provider), it can facilitate your obtaining
warranty service. You can also call MOTOROLA at 1-800-927-2744
US/Canada.

V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other

than its normal and customary manner.

B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.

C)Defects or damage from improper testing, operation,

maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.

D)Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by

defects in material workmanship.

E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications,

disassembles or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition
to the Product of non-MOTOROLA supplied equipment) which
adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with
MOTOROLA's normal warranty inspection and testing of the
Product to verify any warranty claim.

F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made

illegible.

G)Rechargeable batteries if:

(1) any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken
or show evidence of tampering.

(2) the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the
battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it
is specified.

H)Freight costs to the repair depot.

I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the

software/firmware in the Product, does not function in
accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the
FCC certification labeling in effect for the Product at the time the
Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.

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J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that

does not affect the operation of the Product.

K) Normal and customary wear and tear.

VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:

MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought
against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a
claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and
MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded
against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are
attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are
conditioned on the following:

A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such

purchaser of any notice of such claim;

B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such

suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and

C)should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion

be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a
United States patent, that such purchaser will permit
MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for
such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or
to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing
or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as
depreciated and accept its return. The depreciation will be an
equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as
established by MOTOROLA.

MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent
infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or
parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not
furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability
for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by
MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the
Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with
respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts
thereof.

Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for
MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA
software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and
distribute copies of such MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLA
software may be used in only the Product in which the software was
originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be
replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to
produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without
limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or
reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of
rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is
granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA
patent rights or copyrights.

VII. GOVERNING LAW:

This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A.

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VIII. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY:

This warranty is given by Motorola Solutions Australia Pty
Limited (ABN 16 004 742 312) of Tally Ho Business Park, 10
Wesley Court. Burwood East, Victoria.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australia Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.

Motorola Solutions Australia’s limited warranty below is in
addition to any rights and remedies you may have under the
Australian Consumer Law. If you have any queries, please call
Motorola Solutions Australia at 1800 457 439. You may also
visit our website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/XA-EN/

Pages/Contact_Us for the most updated warranty terms.

Motorola Solutions, Inc.
1303 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196 U.S.A.

MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and
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© 2014 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
June 2014.

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