Motorola 99FT3004, 99FT3003 User Manual
U SER’ S G UIDE
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GTX
®
LTR
TRUNKED MOBILE RADIO
, Motorola, GTX, Digital Private-Line are trademarks of Motorola.
© 1999 by Motorola, Inc., Radio Products Group
1000 W. Washington St.
Printed 1999. All Rights Reserved.
GTX LTR Mobile Radio User Guide
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CONTENTS
Introduction
General Information............................................................................................................... 3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes............................................................................................. 3
Multiple Selection.................................................................................................................. 4
Talkgroup Selection...............................................................................................................4
Features and Advantages of Trunking................................................................................... 4
Getting Started
Controls, Buttons, Indicators, and Connectors...................................................................... 5
Display Icons.........................................................................................................................6
Display Character Summary ................................................................................................. 7
Alert Tone Indicators............................................................................................................. 8
Basic Radio Operation
Turning the Radio On / Off .................................................................................................... 9
Trunked Modes......................................................................................................................9
Selecting a Trunked Mode ............................................................................................... 9
Receiving a Call (Trunked Mode)...................................................................................10
Transmitting on a Trunked Mode.................................................................................... 10
Conventional Channels....................................................................................................... 11
Selecting a Conventional Channel................................................................................. 11
Receiving a Call (Conventional Channels).....................................................................11
Transmitting on a Conventional Channel ....................................................................... 12
Monitoring......................................................................................................................13
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Trunked Telephone Operation
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 14
Making a Telephone Call..................................................................................................... 14
Answering a Telephone Call................................................................................................15
Scan Operation
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 16
Turning Scan On/Off............................................................................................................16
Types of Scan......................................................................................................................16
All Group Scan............................................................................................................... 16
System Scan.................................................................................................................. 16
User Scan...................................................................................................................... 17
Programming/Viewing a Scan List ...................................................................................... 17
Nuisance Delete..................................................................................................................18
Talkback Delay .................................................................................................................... 18
Off-Hook Suspend Scan...................................................................................................... 18
Additional Features
Horn/Lights..........................................................................................................................19
Data Compatability..............................................................................................................19
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GTX LTR Mobile Radio User Guide
Accessories................................................................................................................................................20
Important General Safety Information
Restrictions ......................................................................................................................... 21
Operational Warnings.......................................................................................................... 21
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ................................................................................ 22
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility......................................................................... 23
General Safety Information ................................................................................................. 24
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 25
Parts Information.................................................................................................................26
Computer Software Copyrights........................................................................................... 26
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Introduction
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola GTX LTR®mobile radio.
GTX mobile radios has ten (10) trunked modes with eight (8) talkgroups in each trunked mode, and ten (10) conventional channels
and are available in the 800 MHz and 900 MHz frequency ranges.
Intelligent and flexible software increased the radio’s capability and
permits many of the radios features to be customized for you.
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This user guide descr ibes the way a standard rad io works.
Since standard operation may be changed by programming -
both concerning the Functions which the radio includes and
the Buttons used to activate them - the way your radio oper-
ates may differ from what is described here.
If in doubt, contact the person in charge of your radio system
or your local service representative.
When installing or removing the mobile radio from the
vehicle, the radio must be turned off.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of
Warnings, Cautions,andNotes. These notations are used to
emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care must be taken or
observed.
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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.
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An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is essential
to emphasize.
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Introduction
MULTIPLE SELECTION
Each trunked mode may have its own unique set of talkgroups, Call
Alert paging, and Private Conversation calls. After a trunked mode
has been selected, there is a delay of approximately one second
before the radio can receive or transmit calls.
TALKGROUP SELECTION
A trunked system can be divided into different talkgroups. This
enables the system owner to organize the talkgroups into communication groups according to function. Members of a specific talkgroup hear only messages intended for their talkgroup. For
example, if talkgroup B is selected, you will not receive messages
for talkgroup E.
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FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OF TRUNKING
The GTX mobile radio can operate on both trunked and conventional radio systems. Conventional typically refers to radio-to-radio
communication, sometimes through a repeater.
A tr unked radio system allows a large number of users to share a
relatively small number of frequencies without interfering with each
other.
The air time of all the repeaters in the trunked system is pooled,
which maximizes the amount of air time available to any one radio,
and minimizes channel congestion.
Some of the overall key benefits of an LTR Trunked Radio System
are:
• No channel monitoring required prior to transmission.
• Improved system access.
• Automatic channel selection.
• Increased privacy among members of the same group.
• Only one attempt is required to access the system. If all chan-
nels are busy, the call request enters a queue and the central
controller automatically assigns the next available channel. Two
(2) medium-pitched tones followed by one (1) high-pitched tone
sounds when the call can be made.
Getting Started
CONTROLS, BUTTONS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS
1. Radio ON/OFF Volume Control Knob
2. LED (Light Emitting Diode) Indicators
• RED: lights continuously when the radio is transmitting.
• YELLOW: lights continuously when the radio is receiving.
• Not used
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3. Select Button : Press to:
Sel
• select a displayed feature
• select a system
4. 3-Character Display
5. Talkgroup Select Buttons : Press to select a talkgroup
6. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
7. Microphone Jack
8. Monitor Button : Press to monitor a channel
9. Home Button : Press to:
Hm
• exit a feature
• exit a system or menu
• select a system
10. Phone Button : Press to answer or mak e a telephone call
11. Scan Button : Press to turn scan on or off
12. Call Button : Press to activate Horn & Lights
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13. Menu Button : Press to display the menu features
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DISPLAY ICONS
The display icons which appear on the display are:
External Alarm Selected
Scanning
Not in Use
Programming
Monitor
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Direct
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DISPLAY CHARACTER SUMMARY
The GTX LTR radio has a 3-character display.
• Trunked modes appear on the left side
of the display. This can be any digit
between 0 and 9 (0=mode 10).
• Talkgroups appear on the right side of the display. This can be
any letter between A and P.
• ConventionalChannels sequentially follow the last trunked mode
and appear as 2-digit numbers on the r ight side of the display.
The indication that the radio is on a conventional channel is seen
when the display shows no letter or special character.
Self test
When the radio is turned on, this display
appears while the self test is in process.
Telephone Interconnect
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This display indicates you have received
an in-coming phone call.
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