Motorola APX 400Li, APX 2000 User Manual

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APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS

APX 4000Li MODEL 1

USER GUIDE

APX 4000

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Antenna

Accessory Connector

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

Secondary Feature: _________________

Battery

Microphone

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 __________

ASTRO® APX™ 4000 Series Digital Portable Radios Quick Reference Card

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

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

ATTENTION!

Receiving and Transmitting

1 Select zone/channel.

2 Listen for a transmission.

OR Press and hold Vol u me Se t button. OR Press Monitor button and listen for activity.

3 Adjust volume, if necessary.

4 Press the PTT button to transmit; release to

receive.

Sending an Emergency Alarm

1 Press and hold the Emergency button*.

2 The display shows Emergency and the

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Radio On/Off

• 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.

Zones and Channels

• Zone – Zone scroll to desired zone.

• Channel – Channel scroll to desired channel.

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.

* 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.

*PMLN6227B*

PMLN6227B

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Sending an Emergency Call

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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.

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

Sending a Silent Emergency Call

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.

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

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

Display Status Icons

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.

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

voice call.

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.

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Contents

Declaration of Conformity......................... 6

Important Safety Information..........8

Software Version..............................9

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry

Canada)......................................................9

Consignes de sécurité

importantes.................................10

Version logicielle........................... 11

Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie

Canada)....................................................11

Computer Software Copyrights....12

Documentation Copyrights...........13

Disclaimer.......................................14

Getting Started............................... 15

How to Use This Guide..................................15

Notations Used in This Manual......................15

Additional Performance Enhancement.......... 15

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR).... 15

CrossTalk Prevention..........................15

Conventional Talkgroup and Radio

Scan Enhancements......................16

What Your Dealer/System Administrator

Can Tell You.............................................16

Preparing Your Radio for Use.......17

Charging the Battery......................................17

Attaching the Battery..................................... 17

Attaching the Antenna................................... 18

Removing and Attaching the Accessory

Connector Cover...................................... 19

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Attaching the Belt Clip................................... 20

Turning On the Radio.................................... 20

Adjusting the Volume.....................................21

Identifying Radio Controls............ 23

Radio Parts and Controls...............................23

Programmable Features................................24

Assignable Radio Functions............... 24

Assignable Settings or Utility

Functions....................................... 26

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions.....26

Menu Select Buttons...........................27

Multi-Function Knob (MFK).................27

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button............................28

Identifying Status Indicators.........29

Status Icons...................................................29

LED Indicator.................................................31

Top Lightbar Indicator....................................32

Intelligent Lighting Indicators......................... 33

Alert Tones.................................................... 34

Phone Call Displays and Alerts..................... 37

General Radio Operation...............38

Selecting a Zone............................................38

Selecting a Radio Channel............................ 38

Mode Select Feature..................................... 39

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a

Softkey...........................................39

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a

Button............................................ 39

Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call... 40

Receiving and Responding to a

Talkgroup Call................................40

Receiving and Responding to a

Private Call (Trunking Only)...........40

Receiving and Responding to a

Telephone Call (Trunking Only).....41

Switching Between Repeater or Direct

Operation Button...................................... 42

Monitor Feature............................................. 42

Monitoring a Channel..........................42

Monitoring Conventional Mode........... 43

Advanced Features........................44

Advanced Call Features................................ 44

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Selective Call (ASTRO

Conventional Only)........................ 44

Responding to the Dynamic

Regrouping Feature (Trunking

Only).............................................. 44

Scan Lists...................................................... 45

Viewing a Scan List.............................46

Viewing and Changing the Priority

Status.............................................46

Scan...............................................................46

Turning Scan On or Off.......................46

Making a Dynamic Priority Change

(Conventional Scan Only)..............47

Deleting a Nuisance Channel............. 47

Restoring a Nuisance Channel........... 48

Call Alert Paging............................................48

Receiving a Call Alert Page................ 48

Emergency Operation....................................48

Sending an Emergency Alarm............ 49

Sending an Emergency Call

(Trunking Only).............................. 50

Sending an Emergency Alarm with

Emergency Call............................. 50

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm.... 51

Change of Channels during

Emergency.....................................51

Emergency Keep-Alive Feature..........52

Automatic Registration Service (ARS)...........52

Selecting or Changing the ARS

Mode..............................................52

Secure Operations.........................................53

Selecting Secure Transmissions.........53

Selecting Clear Transmissions........... 53

Managing Encryption.......................... 53

Trunking System Controls............................. 55

Using the Failsoft System................... 55

Out-of-Range Radio............................56

Site Trunking Feature......................... 56

Locking and Unlocking a Site..............56

Site Display and Search Button.......... 57

Programming Over Project 25 (POP 25)

(ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional)... 57

Responding to the Notification of

Upgrade......................................... 58

Voice Announcement.....................................58

Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)................59

Utilities........................................................... 60

Selecting the Power Level.................. 60

Enabling and Disabling the Radio

Alias............................................... 61

Controlling the Display Backlight........ 61

Locking and Unlocking the Controls... 61 Turning the Controls and Buttons

Tones On or Off............................. 62

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Turning Voice Mute On or Off.............62

Using the Time-Out Timer...................62

Using Conventional Squelch

Operation Features........................63

Using the PL Defeat Feature.............. 63

Digital PTT ID Support........................64

Smart PTT Feature (Conventional

Only).............................................. 64

Viewing the IP Address.......................65

Transmit Inhibit................................... 65

Helpful Tips.................................... 67

Radio Care.....................................................67

Cleaning Your Radio...........................67

Proper Ways to Handle the Radio...... 68

Radio Service and Repair...................68

Battery Care...................................................68

Battery Charge Status.........................68

Battery Recycling and Disposal.......... 69

Accessories....................................70

Maritime Radio Use in the VHF

Frequency Range....................... 71

Special Channel Assignments.......................71

Emergency Channel........................... 71

Operating Frequency Requirements..............71

Declaration of Compliance for the Use of

Distress and Safety Frequencies..............74

Technical Parameters for Interfacing

External Data Sources..............................74

Glossary..........................................75

Limited Warranty............................80

MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION

PRODUCTS............................................. 80

I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS

AND FOR HOW LONG:........................... 80

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:......................... 81

III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:..............................81

IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:...81 V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT

COVER:....................................................82

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VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE

PROVISIONS:.......................................... 82

VII. GOVERNING LAW:.................................84

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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, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.

Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744

Hereby declares that the product:

Model Name: APX 4000Li

conforms to the following regulations:

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

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Declaration of Conformity

Class B Digital Device

As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

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.

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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 Motorola-approved antenna with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

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Software Version

All the features described in the following sections are supported by the radio's software version R13.00.00 or later.

See Accessing the Radio Information to determine your radio software version.

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 following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

• Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Consignes de sécurité importantes

Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit

ATTENTION!

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

guide Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, qui contient d'importantes instructions de fonctionnement pour une utilisation sécuritaire et des informations sur l'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques, dans le but d’assurer votre conformité aux normes et règlements en vigueur.

Visitez le site Web suivant pour obtenir la liste des antennes, des batteries et des autres accessoires approuvés par Motorola :

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX

Selon la réglementation 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.

Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour utilisation avec une antenne approuvée par Motorola offrant le gain maximal autorisé et l'impédance requise pour le type d'antenne indiqué. Il est strictement interdit d'utiliser avec cet appareil tout type d'antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste et présentant un gain supérieur au maximum indiqué pour le type.

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Version logicielle

Toutes les fonctions décrites dans les sections suivantes sont prises en charge par la version R13.00.00 ou les versions ultérieures du logiciel de la radio.

Pour obtenir davantage de renseignements à propos des fonctions prises en charge, adressez-vous à votre détaillant ou à votre administrateur de système.

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:

• Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles.

• Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent perturber le fonctionnement.

• 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.

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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 nonexclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

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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.

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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.

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Getting Started

damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

How to Use This Guide

This User Guide covers the basic operation of the APX 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.

Warning: An operational procedure, practice, or condition and so on, which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.

Caution: An operational procedure, practice, or condition and so on, which may result in

Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition and so on, which is essential to emphasize.

Additional Performance Enhancement

The following performance enhancements are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality and efficiency of the radios.

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)

DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly switched to a backup master site dynamically in case of system failure. 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 scenario 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

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varied from the Receiving Frequency. This

Getting Started

subsequently reduced the possibilities of radio frequency interfering spurs and prevents the issues of crosstalk.

Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements

A few enhancements have been made to the Conventional Talkgroup at the system. These enhancements improve the Scan feature operation significantly when multiple agencies are using a single conventional radio frequency channel. These enhancements allow users to use Selective Squelch to operate on only the subset of talkgroups that are relevant to the users rather than all talkgroups on the channel. These Scan improvements have been made to eliminate the audio holes that were present and to turn on the busy LED when activity is present on the channel. Mixed Vote Scan and Standard Conventional Scan configurations are supported. Priority Operation is also supported.

Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported using conventional channels. A maximum of four talkgroups can be supported when Vote Scan channels are being used.

Smart PTT is supported with this enhancement as Smart PTT prevents users from transmitting while other users are on the channel.

Note: User Selectable Talkgroups are not compatible with this Conventional Talkgroup Enhancement.

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 consult your dealer or system administrator about the following:

• Is your radio programmed with any preset conventional channels?

• Which buttons have been programmed to access other features?

• What optional accessories may suit your needs?

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress; see the charger user guide.

This section provides simple instructions to prepare your radio for your.

Charging the Battery

Warning: To avoid a possible explosion:

• Do not replace the battery in any area labeled hazardous atmosphere.

• Do not discard batteries in a fire.

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 and chargers available for use with your radio, see Accessories on page

70.

Note:

When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.

To charge the battery, place the battery (with or without the radio), in a Motorola-approved charger.

Attaching the Battery

1 Slide the battery into the radio frame until the latch

which is at the bottom of the radio clicks into place.

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

To remove the battery, lift up the latch ( ) which is at the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery out from the radio.

Note: When removing the battery, ensure that the radio is turned off.

1 Set the antenna in its receptacle.

2 Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio.

3 To remove the antenna, turn the antenna

counterclockwise.

Note:

Attaching the Antenna

Ensure the radio is turned off before attaching the antenna.

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When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off.

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

Removing and 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.

1 To remove the accessory connector cover, rotate

the thumbscrew counterclockwise until it disengages from the radio.

Note: If the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allen wrench at to loosen it first.

2 Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage it

from the radio.

3 To attach the accessory connector cover, insert

the hooked end of the cover into the slot above the connector.

4 Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it in the

slot.

5 Once in place, tighten by rotating the thumbscrew

clockwise by hand.

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Attaching the Belt Clip

Preparing Your Radio for Use

1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the

radio and push down until you hear a click.

Turning On the Radio

2 To remove the clip, use a flatbladed object to

press the belt clip tab ( ) away from the radio. Then, slide the clip upward and away from the radio.

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1 Press the Multi-Function Knob until the radio

display lights on, then release the knob.

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

Power off? Yes to power off.

, press the Menu Select button below

Adjusting the Volume

Ensure the radio is power on and the main speaker is pointed towards you for increased loudness and intelligibility, especially in areas with loud background noises.

Your radio is preprogrammed to reset to medium volume rate, which is Level 12, by default whenever the radio powers up.

• If the power-up test is successful, you see momentary SELFTEST on the radio display, followed by the Home screen.

• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).

Note: If the radio fails to power-up after repeating a few times, record the Error XX/YY code and contact your dealer.

2 To turn off the radio, press and hold the Multi-

Function Knob until the radio display shows

1 To increase the volume, rotate the Multi-Function

Knob clockwise.

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2 To decrease the volume, rotate this knob

Preparing Your Radio for Use

counterclockwise.

The display shows volume bars and volume level when you change the volume.

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Identifying Radio Controls

Radio Parts and Controls

1 Multi- Function Knob (MFK)

2 Top Lightbar

3 Microphone

4 Top Side (Select) Button

5 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

6 Side Button 1

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7 Side Button 2

Identifying Radio Controls

8 Menu Select Buttons

9 Main Display

10 Speaker

11 LED

12 Top (Orange) Button

13 Antenna

14 Accessory Connector

15 Battery Latch (at the bottom)

16 Battery

17 Microphone

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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

Action Consolidation

Call Response Allows you to answer a private

Allows the radio to execute a specific sequence of actions that combine audio, visual and location data. E.g. Mode Change, Lightbar, Siren, Direct Status and Location Data.

call.

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These radio controls/buttons are programmable.

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Identifying Radio Controls

Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only)

Emergency Depending on the

Internet Protocol Address

Allows any channel in a Scan List (except for the Priority-One channel) to temporarily replace the Priority-Two channel.

programming, initiates or cancels an emergency alarm or call.

Display the Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name and status of the radio.

designated transmit channel from the scan list.

One Touch 1– 4 Launches a specific feature

with one single button-press. You can setup as many as four separately programmed buttons for four different features.

Private Line Defeat (Conventional Only)

Overrides any coded squelch (DPL or PL) that is preprogrammed to a channel.

Mode Select Long-press programs a button

with the current zone and channel of the radio; once programmed, the short-press of that button changes the radio zone channel to the programmed zone and channel.

Monitor (Conventional Only)

Nuisance Delete Temporarily removes an

Monitors a selected channel for all radio traffic until function is disabled.

unwanted channel, except for priority channels or the

Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only)

Reprogram Request (Trunking Only)

Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only)

Scan Toggles scan on or off.

Allows to manually send a repeater access codeword.

Notifies the dispatcher you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment.

Notifies the dispatcher you want to send a voice call.

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Scan List

Identifying Radio Controls

Programming

Secure Transmission Select (Conventional and Trunking)

Site Display/ Search (Trunking Only)

Site Lock/Unlock (Trunking Only)

Selects the scan list for editing (by long press on the Scan button).

Toggles the Secure Transmission On or Off when the Secure/Clear Strapping fields is set to Select for the current channel and when the radio is model/option capable.

Displays the current site ID and RSSI value; performs site search for Automatic Multiple Site Select (AMSS) or SmartZone operation.

Locks onto a specific site.

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions

Keypad/Controls Lock

Light/Flip Press the button to toggle the

Voice Announcement

Voice Mute Toggles voice mute on or off.

Volume Set Tone Sets the volume set tone.

Locks or unlocks the keypad, programmable buttons, switches or rotary knobs.

display backlight on or off; press and hold the button to reverse the content of the top display.

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

Talkaround/ Direct (Conventional Only)

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Toggles between using a repeater and communicating directly with another radio.

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions

You can access various radio functions through one of the following methods.

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

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Identifying Radio Controls

• Use the Menu Select Button.

• Use the Menu Select buttons below the softkeys.

Multi-Function Knob (MFK)

MFK is the on/off button of your radio. See Turning

On the Radio on page 20 for the procedure to power

up and down the radio.

In addition, there are programmable features available for MFK. The two programmable features are as the following.

A Softkeys

B Menu Select Buttons

Menu Select Buttons

Note: Check with your dealer or system administrator

for the list of features activated in your radio.

Use the Menu Select button to access the menu entry of your radio feature. 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.

Mode Change

Volume Change

Turn MFK to scroll the channel or zone list.

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 the radio powers down remains the same when the radio powers up.

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Identifying Radio Controls

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

The secondary feature has an inactivity timer. This timer starts when the secondary feature is left idle. Your 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 options available for MFK.

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 the 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.

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Identifying Status Indicators

Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

Status Icons

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

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.

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).

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In-Call User Alert

Identifying Status Indicators

Vote Scan Enabled

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.

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.

The vote scan feature is enabled.

Secure Operation

On Secure operation.

Off Clear operation.

Blinking Receiving an encrypted

voice call.

GPS Signal

On– Feature is enabled and signal is

available.

Off– Feature is disabled.

Blinking– Feature is enabled, but no

signal is available.

User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)

On– User is currently associated with

the radio.

Off– User is currently not associated with the radio.

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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.

LED Indicator

The LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio.

Solid red Radio is transmitting.

Blinking red Radio is transmitting at low

battery condition.

Double blinking red

Rapidly blinking red

Radio is in Emergency Mode.

Radio has failed the self test upon powering up or encountered a fatal error.

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Solid yellow

Identifying Status Indicators

(Conventional Only)

Blinking yellow Radio is receiving a secured

Solid green Radio is powering up, or is on

Blinking green Radio is receiving an individual

Channel is busy.

transmission.

a non-priority channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.

or telephone call, or is on a Priority-Two channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.

Top Lightbar Indicator

Rapidly blinking green

Note: No LED indication when the radio receives a

clear (non-secured) transmission in trunking Mode. LED indication can be preprogramed by qualified technician to be permanently disabled. Consult your dealer for further details if you want to disable it.

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Radio is on a Priority-One channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.

The Top Lightbar indicates the secondary function of MFK and also the status of Intelligent Lighting.

The lightbar blinks green when the MFK is using the secondary feature. See Multi-Function Knob (MFK) on page 27 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 33 for different status of Intelligent Lighting.

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Intelligent Lighting Indicators

This feature temporarily 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.

Backlight and Bar Color

Orange Emergency Alerts The radio initiates an emergency alarm or call.

Red Critical Alerts The radio battery is low.

Green Call Alerts The radio receives a private call.

Notification When

The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.

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.

The radio lost GPS signal or GPS function fails.

The radio receives a phone call.

The radio receives a call alert.

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Backlight and Bar

Identifying Status Indicators

Color

Notification When

The radio receives a selective call.

The radio enters Geofence.

Alert Tones

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

You Hear Tone Name Heard

Short, LowPitched Tone

Long, LowPitched Tone

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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

Time-Out Timer Timed Out After time out.

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

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

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You Hear Tone Name Heard

Lack of Voice PTT Time out When the radio ends your call after it detected there are lack of

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

Invalid Mode When radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel.

voice for 5 seconds after the PTT is pressed and hold. Your radio ends the call to enable your radio to receive calls from other radio users.

system.

A Group of Low-Pitched Tones

Short, MediumPitched Tone

Long, MediumPitched Tone

Busy When system is busy.

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

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

Volume Set When volume is changed on a quiet channel.

When entering the emergency state.

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You Hear Tone Name Heard

Identifying Status Indicators

Emergency Exit When exiting the emergency state.

A Group of MediumPitched Tones

Short, HighPitched Tone (Chirp)

Two HighPitched Tones

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.

Failsoft When the trunking system fails.

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

Keyfail When encryption key has been lost.

Console Acknowledge When status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request ACK is

received.

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

Site Trunking When a SmartZone trunking system fails.

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

GPS Fails When the GPS signal is lost or when GPS fails.

Talk Permit (When PTT button is pressed) is verifying with the system for

accepting its transmissions.

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You Hear Tone Name Heard

Unique LowHigh Tone

Unique HighLow Tone

MFK Enters Secondary Feature

MFK Exits Secondary Feature

When MFK is toggled to enter Secondary Feature

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

Phone Call Displays and Alerts

The following phone call displays and alerts 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 See When Notes

A Busy Tone Phone busy When a channel is not

available.

A High- Pitched Tone

– When you release the PTT

button.

The radio automatically connects when a channel opens.

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

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b) Press the PTT button to transmit on the

displayed zone channel.

Selecting a Zone

Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature.

A zone is a group of channels. The following methods are options on how to select a radio zone. The result of all the methods is the same. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

• Turn the preprogrammed Zone Change MFK to

•

the required zone.

If Mode Change is secondary feature of the MFK, press the MFK once to toggle to Zone Change MFK then only select the required zone.

Select a zone via the radio menu ZnUp or ZnDn:

a) Press and hold the Menu Select button directly

below ZnUp or ZnDn until the required zone appears.

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. The following methods are options on how to select a radio channel. The result of all the methods is the same. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

• Select a channel via the MFK:

a) If channel is set as the primary mode, turn the

MFK until the display shows the desired channel.

If channel is not set as the primary mode, press the MFK once and repeat this step.

b) Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on

the displayed channel.

•

Select a channel via the radio menu Channel Up or Channel Down:

a) Press the Menu Select button directly below

ChUp or ChDn.

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Positions of ChUp and ChDn on the display may differ each time you release the Menu Select button. Read carefully before you press.

b) Press the PTT button to transmit on the

displayed zone and channel.

1 Toggle your zone and channel to the required

zone and channel.

2 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly

below one of the softkey (MS1 – MS5).

Mode Select Feature

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

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

• Softkeys

Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature.

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey

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

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 a Channel to a Button

You can save the frequent used zone and channel to the programmable buttons.

1 Toggle your zone and channel to the required

zone and channel.

2 Press and hold the button you desire to program.

You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.

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General Radio Operation

channel of the programmed button. Short press of the programmed button

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

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, your radio must be configured as part of that talkgroup.

When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio triggers for your attention with one of the following scenarios depending on the system your radio is configured:

• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the talkgroup alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.

• For Trunking system, the display shows the caller alias or ID.

1 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0

cm) from your mouth.

2 Press the PTT button to respond to the call.

The LED lights up solid red.

3 Release the PTT button to listen.

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)

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

The one-to-one call between the two radios are not heard by the others in the current talkgroup. The transmitting radio automatically verifies that the

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receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller ID.

Note: With the inactivity timer enabled (optional), when there is no response from the receiving radio, the transmitting radio exits the call with Menu Inactive Exit tone after the timer expires.

3 Press or the Call Response button to hang up

and return to the Home screen.

You cannot initiate a Private Call.

Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

When you receive a Private Call, you hear two alert tones and the LED blinks green. The display shows Call received and the call received icon blinks.

1 Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Resp.

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

If the caller alias is in the call list, the display shows the caller alias during the call.

If the caller name is not in the call list, the display shows the caller ID.

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

PTT button to listen.

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

Note: With the inactivity timer enabled (optional), if there is no response to the call after the timer expires, your radio exits the call with Menu Inactive Exit tone.

When you receive a Telephone Call, you hear telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green. The display shows Phone Call and the call received icon blinks.

1 Press the Call Response button within 20

seconds after the call indicators begin.

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

PTT button to listen.

3 Press the Call Response button to hang up and

return to the Home screen.

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You cannot initiate a Telephone Call.

General Radio Operation

Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button

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.

Perform one of the following actions:

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

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or to Dir and press the Menu Select button directly below Dir.

The display shows Repeater mode if the radio is currently in Repeater mode.

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

Monitor Feature

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.

Monitoring a Channel

The following methods are options on how to monitor a channel. The result of all the methods is the same. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

• Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.

a) Press the preprogrammed Monitor button. b) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. c) Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.

The LED lights up solid red.

d) Release the PTT button to receive (listen).

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

• Monitoring a Channel via the selected zone channel.

a) Select the desired zone and channel. b) Listen for a transmission. c) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. d) Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.

The LED lights up solid red.

e) Release the PTT button to receive (listen).

Monitoring Conventional Mode

Your radio may be preprogrammed to receive PrivateLine® (PL) calls.

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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Responding to the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking Only)

Advanced Call Features

Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)

Receiving a Selective Call

When you receive a Selective Call, the radio initiates for your attention with one of the following indication scenario:

• You hear two alert tones and the LED lights up solid yellow to indicate the transmitting radio is still sending signal. The call received icons blinks and the display shows Call received.

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

The speaker unmutes.

1 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0

cm) from your mouth.

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

PTT button to listen.

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 hear an invalid tone.

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.

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

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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.

Press the preprogrammed Reprogram Request button to send reprogram request to the dispatcher. The display shows Reprgrm rqst and Please wait.

If you hear five beeps, the dispatcher has acknowledged the reprogram request. The display shows Ack received and the radio returns to the Home screen.

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. Try again or press to cancel and return to the Home screen.

Classification of Regrouped Radios

The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two categories:

Select Enabled

Select Disabled

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

Scan Lists

Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/ groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specified in the scan list for the current channel/ group.

Your radio supports different types of Scan Lists:

• Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List

• Conventional Scan List

• Talkgroup Scan List

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Advanced Features

maximum number of Scan Lists can be programmed in your radio. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.

Viewing a Scan List

Perform one of the following actions:

• Turn the MFK to view the members on the list.

• Turn the 16-Position Select Knob to view the

members on the list.

Viewing and Changing the Priority Status

Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the Menu Select button directly below

Sel one or more times to change the priority status of the current displayed channel.

• Press the Select button one or more times to

toggle different status of the Scan List status icon of the current displayed channel.

The radio shows one of following priority status icons and scenarios:

• A Scan icon indicates that the current channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel. The LED lights up solid green.

• A Priority-Two Channel Scan icon indicates that the current channel is in the scan list as the Priority-Two channel. The LED blinks green.

• A Priority-One Channel Scan icon indicates that the current channel is in the scan list as the Priority-One channel. The LED rapidly blinks green. You hear all traffic on the PriorityOne channel, regardless of traffic on nonpriority channels.

• No icon indicates that the current channel is deleted from the scan list.

Scan

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

Turning Scan On or Off

Perform one of the following actions:

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• Press the preprogrammed Scan button to toggle Scan On or Scan Off to initiate or stop scan.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Scan.

If the scan is enabled, the display shows Scan on and the scan status icon.

If the scan is disabled, the display shows Scan Off.

The radio returns to the Home screen.

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.

Making a Dynamic Priority Change via the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button:

a) When the radio locks onto the channel

designated as the new Priority-Two channel, press the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button. 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.

When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, perform one of the following actions:

• Press and hold the Menu Select button below Scan or preprogrammed Scan button to delete the nuisance channel.

• Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Nuis.

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The radio continues scanning the remaining channels

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in the list.

Restoring a Nuisance Channel

To restore the deleted nuisance channel, perform one of the following actions:

call received icons blinks and the display shows received.

Press any button to clear the Call Alert page.

You cannot send a Call Alert page.

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• Turn scan off, and then on.

• Change channels.

• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.

Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system administrator.

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

When you receive a Call Alert page, you hear four repeating alert tones and the LED blinks green. The

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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.

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Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second.

Note: Emergency button press timer by default is set to 1 second. This timer is programmable from 0 – 6 seconds by a qualified technician.

The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except if enabled, it returns to one of the following:

Tactical/NonRevert

Non-Tactical/ Revert for Conventional system

Non-Tactical/ Revert for Trunking system

Sending an Emergency Alarm

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

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

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

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

Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

•

The display shows Emergency and the current zone or channel. You hear a short mediumpitched tone and the LED blinks red momentarily.

• You hear the radio sounds a short low-pitched tone to indicate that 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.

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.

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

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Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

Advanced Features

This feature gives your radio priority access to a talkgroup.

5 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the

preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second.

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

One of the following scenarios will occur:

•

The display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. You hear a short mediumpitched tone and the LED blinks red momentarily.

• 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.

2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0

cm) from your mouth.

3 Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into

the microphone.

4 Release the PTT button to end the transmission

and wait for a response from the dispatcher.

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.

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

If successful, the display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks red momentarily.

The radio exits Emergency Alarm and enters the Emergency Call state when one of the following scenarios occur:

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

• You receive no acknowledgement. The display shows No acknowledge.

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

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If unsuccessful, 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 changes, the LED does not light up, and you hear no tones. The silent emergency state continues until you perform the next step.

2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0

cm) from your mouth.

3 Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into

the microphone.

4 Release the PTT button to end the transmission

and wait for a response from the dispatcher.

5 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the

preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second.

Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state.

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm

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

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

2 Perform one of the following actions:

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

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

Change of Channels during Emergency

For ALL Emergency transmissions, 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.

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Advanced Features

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

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

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 49,

Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) on page

50, Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency

Call on page 50, or Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm on page 51.

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)

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• ARS Non-Server Mode

The following methods are options on how to select or change the ARS Mode. The result of all the methods is the same. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

• Selecting or Changing the ARS mode via the MFK:

a) Once the zone you want is displayed, turn the

preprogrammed MFK to the desired mode.

• Selecting or Changing the ARS mode via the radio menu:

or to Chan.

b) Press the Menu Select button directly below

Chan. The display shows the current channel name.

c) or to the required channel or mode.

One of the following scenarios occur:

• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the zone and ARS server channel.

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• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display shows the zone and ARS non-server channel.

• If the channel or mode selected is unprogrammed, the display shows Unprogrammed. Repeat this step.

Press Sel to confirm the displayed channel.

Secure Operations

Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels.

Unlike other forms of security, Motorola digital encryption provides signaling that makes it virtually impossible for others to decode any part of an encrypted message.

Selecting Secure Transmissions

Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to the secure position.

Note: If the selected channel is preprogrammed for clear-only operation, when you press the PTT button, you hear an invalid mode tone and the display shows Clear TX only.

The radio will not transmit until you set the

Secure/Clear switch to the clear position.

Selecting Clear Transmissions

Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to the clear position.

Note: If the selected channel is preprogrammed for secure-only operation, when you press the PTT button, you hear an invalid mode tone and the display shows Secure TX only.

The radio will not transmit until you set the Secure/ Clear switch to the secure position.

The radio can be configured to ignore the clear voice or insecured transmission when the radio is in secured transmission. Check with your agent for details.

Managing Encryption

Loading an Encryption Key

Note: Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manual

for equipment connections and setup.

1 Attach the KVL to your radio.

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The display shows Keyloading, and all other

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radio functions, except for power down, backlight, and volume, are locked out.

erasure. If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups.

2 Select the required keys and press the Menu

Select button directly below LOAD on the KVL.

This loads the encryption keys into your radio.

When the key has been loaded successfully, one of the following scenarios occurs:

• You hear a short tone for single-key radios.

• You hear an alternating tone for multikey radios.

Multikey Feature

This feature allows the radio to be equipped with different encryption keys and supports the DES-OFB algorithm.

There are two types:

Conventional Multikey

The encryption keys can be tied (strapped), on a one-per-channel basis, through Customer Programming Software. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key

Trunked Multikey

Erasing the Selected Encryption Keys

This feature allows you to erase all or selected encryption keys.

Erasing the single key in radios with the single-key option and erasing all keys in radios with the multikey option via the preprogrammed Top Side (Select) button and Top (Orange) button:

a) Press and hold the Top Side (Select) button.

If you use your radio for both conventional and trunked applications, you have to strap your encryption keys for trunking on a per-talkgroup or announcementgroup basis. In addition, you may strap a different key to other features, such as dynamic regrouping, failsoft, or emergency talkgroup. You can have operatorselectable key erasure.

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b) While holding Top Side (Select) button down,

press the Top (Orange) button. The display shows Please wait. When all the encryption keys have been erased, the display shows All keys erased.

Note: Do not press the Top (Orange) button before pressing the Top Side (Select) button, unless you are in an emergency situation as this sends an emergency alarm.

Hear Clear

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a

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

There are two components of Hear Clear.

Random FM Noise Canceller (Flutter Fighter)

signal at transmitting radio.

Expander Expands the speech

while the noise flow remains the same at receiving radio.

Reduces the unwanted effects of random FM noise pulses caused by channel fading under high Signal-toNoise (S/N) conditions such as in a moving in a transportation. The fading effects, heard as audio pops and clicks, are cancelled without affecting the desired audio signal.

Companding Reduces the channel noise, e.g.

OTA transmission, that is predominantly present in UHF2 and 900 MHz channel with the following features.

Compressor Reduces the

background noise flow and the speech

The Random FM Noise Canceller operates only in receive 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

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failsoft operation and automatically switches to its

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failsoft channel.

range condition until it locks onto a control channel, it locks onto a failsoft channel, or it is turned off.

During failsoft operation, your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a mediumpitched tone and the display shows Failsoft.

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

To continue, in Failsoft, to communicate with other talkgroups, refer to the following procedure.

1 Rotate the Mode Knob to change to a different

2 Press the PTT button to talk, and release the

Out-of-Range Radio

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

You hear a low-pitched tone and/or the display shows the currently selected zone/channel combination and Out of range. Your radio remains in this out-of-

repeater frequency.

button to listen.

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 and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system.

You can toggle the lock state between locked and unlocked by pressing the preprogrammed Site Lock/ Unlock button.

Follow the following procedure to lock and unlock a site via the radio menu.

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Advanced Features

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below

Site.

2 Perform one of the following actions:

• To lock the site, press the Menu Select button directly below Lock. The display shows Site locked.

• To unlock the site, press the Menu Select button directly below Unlk. The display shows Site unlocked.

The radio saves the new site lock state and returns to the Home screen.

Site Display and Search Button

The Site Display and Site Search button allows you to view the name of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one.

Viewing the Current Site

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or to RSSI and press the Menu Select button directly below RSSI.Press the Menu Select button directly below RSSI.

The display shows momentary the name of the current site and its corresponding received signal strength indicator (RSSI).

Changing the Current Site

Perform one of the following actions:

• Press and hold down the preprogrammed Site Displ/Srch button.

• Press and hold down the Menu Select button directly below RSSI.

You hear a tone and the display shows momentary Scanning site.

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

Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the preprogrammed Site Displ/Srch button.

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

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data transfer without interrupting communication. The

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upgrade pauses to give priorities to voice call, and continues after the voice call ended.

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If you choose to accept, the display shows Upg Rx In Prog to indicate the upgrade received is in progress.

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.

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

Responding to the Notification of Upgrade

The display shows Upgrade?.

2 Perform one of the following actions:

•

Press the Menu Select button below Acpt to accept the request to upgrade immediately.

•

Press the Menu Select button below Dlay to delay the request to upgrade.

•

Press the Menu Select button below Rej to reject the request to upgrade.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

If the upgrade is successful, the display shows Program done.

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

• If you choose to delay, the radio prompts to upgrade in the next power up of your radio.

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If you choose to reject, the display shows Upg Aborted. The radio continues to function with the current configuration until it gets reprogrammed.

Note: If your radio has problems upgrading over-theair, consult a 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.

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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.

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

Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)

A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lighting indicator together with audio alert sent to radios at a site or a few sites to notify the users when there is a special situation that they need to be aware of. Only authorized radios are enabled to send SSA.

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Upon the activation of a SSA, the receiving radios

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display the alert alias and generate the periodic alert tone.

Note: Alert alias, alert tone, and alert period can be preprogrammed. Alert period is the duration for the radio to repeat the alert tone. An interval of 5 seconds might impact the battery life of the radio. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more details.

When mixing SSA with received voice audio, the SSA alert is reduced in volume to ensure that the voice message is still heard clearly. Therefore, it is important that the SSA audio files are created with clear loud audio to ensure they can still be heard clearly when played at reduced levels.

Utilities

Selecting the Power Level

Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a

qualified radio technician.

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

default setting. These reduced transmit power level

settings do not affect the receiving performance of your radio, nor diminish the overall quality of the audio and data functionality of the radio given the following conditions.

Power levelLow enables a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power. Power levelHigh enables a longer transmitting distance.

The following methods are options on how to select the power level. The result of all the methods is the same. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

• Selecting the Power Level via the Transmit Power Level switch:

a) Use the preprogrammed Transmit Power

Level switch to toggle the power level between

low and high power.

• Selecting the Power Level via the radio menu:

a) Press the Menu Select button directly below

Pwr.

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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).

Press the Menu Select button directly below MyID.

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 or keypad difficult to read.

The backlight remains on for a preprogrammed time before it automatically turns off completely or returns to the minimum backlight level.

Perform one of the following actions:

• To toggle the backlight on or off, press the

preprogrammed Light/Flip button.

• To turn the backlight on, press either the Menu

Select buttons or any programmable radio controls or buttons.

Locking and Unlocking the 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 suit your usage.

1 Toggle the preprogrammed Keypad/Control Lock

button to on.

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.

The display shows Kypd/Ctrl Lock.

3 To unlock the buttons and MFK, toggle again.

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Turning the Controls and Buttons Tones On or Off

Advanced Features

You can enable and disable the tones of Navigation buttons and controls if needed.

• Turning the tones on or off via the preprogrammed Mute button:

a) To turn the tones off or on, press the

preprogrammed Mute button.

• Turning the tones on or off via the radio menu:

a) Press the Menu Select button directly below

Mute. 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.

• Turning Voice Mute on or off via the preprogrammed Voice Mute button:

a) To turn the feature off or on, press the

preprogrammed Voice Mute button.

• Turning Voice Mute on or off via the radio menu:

a) Press the Menu Select button directly below

VMut.

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.

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 hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out.

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Advanced Features

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 To re-transmit, press the PTT button.

The time-out timer restarts and the LED lights up solid red.

Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features

Mode Result

PL or DPL The radio responds only

to your messages.

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.

Option Result

Digital Carrier-Operated Squelch (COS)

You hear any digital traffic.

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.

Mode Result

Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a

channel.

Normal Squelch You hear any digital

traffic having the correct network access code.

Selective Switch You hear any digital

traffic having the correct network access code and correct talkgroup.

Using the PL Defeat Feature

This feature allows you to override any coded squelch (DPL or PL) that might be preprogrammed to a

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channel. The radio will also unmute to any digital

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activity on a digital channel.

Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. One of the following scenarios occurs:

• You hear any activity on the channel.

• The radio is muted if no activity is present.

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

Digital PTT ID Support

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 perchannel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice message.

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.

The following table shows the variations of smart

PTT:

Mode Description

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Carrier

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with

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

You cannot transmit on an active channel with a squelch code or (if secure-equipped) encryption key other than your own. If the PL

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Mode Description

Wrong Squelch Code

Quick-Key Override

Viewing the IP Address

This feature displays the IP address.

1 Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the preprogrammed IP button.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below

IP.

The display shows the IP Address screen.

Press Exit to return to the Home screen.

code is the same as yours, the transmission is not prevented.

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.

Transmit Inhibit

This feature is available for APCO 25 trunking, Type II trunking and Conventional operations for all APX radios.

When Transmit Inhibit feature is enabled, the radio stops all transmission including voice and data. The radio could receive messages but not replying the acknowledgement request of the received message.

User could physically control the transmission of the radio especially during operation in hazardous environments with this feature. An environment is considered hazardous when the power emitted by the radio power amplifier could initiate an explosion or other dangerous reactions.

When the Transmit Inhibit feature is disabled, the radio functions according to its normal operations.

The radio sounds alert tone when user enters or exits this feature and also when PTT is pressed.

Note: Acknowledgement of any messages required from the radio is not transmitted if the Transmit Inhibition is enabled.

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Advanced Features

Enabling Transmit Inhibition

Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button.

Note: If the user has disabled TX Inhibit via the menu and then moves the switch to the position where TX Inhibit is enabled, the new value overwrites the menu value.

The display shows Tx inhibit on. You hear a sequence of short, low‐high tones to indicate transmission is inhibited.

Pressing PTT triggers the radio sounds a constant short, low‐pitched tone (reject tone).

Note: The status of the Transmit Inhibit does not change after the radio powers up.

Disabling Transmit Inhibition

Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button.

•

or to TxIn. Press the Menu Select button below TxIn.

Note: If the user has disabled TX Inhibit via the softkey and then moves the switch to the position where TX Inhibit is enabled, the new value overwrites the menu value.

The display shows Tx inhibit off. You hear a sequence of short, high‐low tone (Transmit Inhibit Off tone) to indicate transmission is back to normal operation.

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Helpful Tips

maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician.

Radio Care

Caution:

• Your 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.

• Do not disassemble the radio. This could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into the radio. Any radio

Cleaning Your Radio

Caution: Do not use solvents to clean your

radio as most chemicals may permanently damage the radio housing and textures.

Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution.

To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow the procedure described next.

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, shortbristled 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.

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Proper Ways to Handle the Radio

Helpful Tips

• 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.

Radio Service and Repair

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 / (847)725-4200.

Battery Care

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.

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Helpful Tips

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

Fuel Gauge Icons

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

Gauge Battery Charge

tone).

76% to 100% full*

51% to 75%*

26% to 50%*

11% to 25%*

Gauge Battery Charge

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

*These are for IMPRES battery operation only.

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 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 to operate 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

Note: Only the following programming cables are compatible with the radios.

• APX DMR Port Programming Cable (PMKN4012B)

• Test and Alignment Programming Cable (PMKN4013C)

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Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

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.

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.

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Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

• 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 1: VHF Marine Channel List

Chan

nel

Numb

1 156.050 160.550

Transmit Receive

Frequency (MHz)

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

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Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

19 156.950 161.550

67** 156.375 156.375

20 157.000 161.600

* 157.050 161.650

22 157.100 161.700

* 157.150 161.750

24 157.200 161.800

25 157.250 161.850

26 157.300 161.950

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

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

75 *** ***

76 *** ***

77** 156.875 –

78 156.925 161.525

79 156.975 161.575

80 157.025 161.025

* 157.025 161.675

* 157.125 161.725

* 157.175 161.775

84 157.225 161.825

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85 157.275 161.875

Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

86 157.325 161.925

Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources

87 157.375 161.975

88 157.425 162.025

Note:

* 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.

Declaration of Compliance for the Use 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 specified in RSS-182 Section 7.3.

RS232 USB SB9600

Input

Voltage

(Volts

Peak-to-

peak)

Max Data

Rate

Impedance 5k ohm 90 ohm 120 ohm

18V 3.6V 5V

28 kb/s 12 Mb/s 9.6 kb/s

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Glossary

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

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

Autoscan A feature that allows the radio

Call Alert Privately page an individual by

Motorola standard for wireless digital conventional communications.

to automatically scan the members of a scan list.

sending an audible tone.

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, radio parameters, and encryption encoding.

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.

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Glossary

Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-

radio communications, sometimes through a repeater (see Trunking).

Conventional Scan List

Digital Private Line (DPL)

Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed,

Dispatcher An individual who has radio

Dynamic Regrouping

Failsoft A feature that allows

A scan list that includes only conventional channels.

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

or discrete, nature, rather than a continuous nature.

system management duties.

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

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.

Menu Entry A software-activated feature

shown at the bottom of the display – selection of these features is controlled by the

, , and buttons.

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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

Network Access Code

Non-Tactical/ Revert

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

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

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

Page 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

Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is

Programmable Refers to a radio control that

PTT Push-To-Talk. The PTT button

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

transmitted such that only receivers decoding the tone receives it.

can have a radio feature assigned to it.

engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit

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(send) operation when pressed.

Radio Frequency (RF)

Repeater A conventional radio feature,

Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having

Squelch Special electronic circuitry,

SSI Synchronous Serial Interface

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

where you talk through a receive/transmit facility that retransmits received signals, in order to improve communications range and coverage.

the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup.

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

Standby An operating condition whereby

the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.

Tactical/ NonRevert

Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk

Talkgroup An organization or group of

Trunking The automatic sharing of

Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List

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

directly to another unit for easy local unit-to-unit communications.

radio users who communicate with each other using the same communication path.

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

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

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Zone A grouping of channels.

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applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.

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:

ASTRO Portable Units One (1) Year

Product Accessories 12 Months

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

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.

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II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

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 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.

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.

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V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT

Limited Warranty

COVER:

1 Defects or damage resulting from use of the

Product in other than its normal and customary manner.

2 Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water,

or neglect.

3 Defects or damage from improper testing,

operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.

4 Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused

directly by defects in material workmanship.

5 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.

6 Product which has had the serial number removed

or made illegible.

7 Rechargeable batteries if:

• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering.

• 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.

8 Freight costs to the repair depot. 9 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.

10 Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product

surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product.

11 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

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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:

1 that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in

writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim,

2 that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the

defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise, and

3 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.

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VII. GOVERNING LAW:

Limited Warranty

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

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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. © 2012–2014 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. October 2014.

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Motorola APX 400Li, APX 2000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Declaration of Conformity

Important Safety Information

Software Version

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)

Consignes de sécurité importantes

Version logicielle

Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)

Computer Software Copyrights

Documentation Copyrights

Disclaimer

Getting Started

How to Use This Guide

Notations Used in This Manual

Additional Performance Enhancement

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)

CrossTalk Prevention

Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements

What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

Preparing Your Radio for Use

Charging the Battery

Attaching the Battery

Attaching the Antenna

Removing and Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover

Attaching the Belt Clip

Turning On the Radio

Adjusting the Volume

Identifying Radio Controls

Radio Parts and Controls

Programmable Features

Assignable Radio Functions

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions

Multi-Function Knob (MFK)

Menu Select Buttons

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

Identifying Status Indicators

Status Icons

LED Indicator

Top Lightbar Indicator

Intelligent Lighting Indicators

Alert Tones

Phone Call Displays and Alerts

General Radio Operation

Selecting a Zone

Selecting a Radio Channel

Mode Select Feature

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button

Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call

Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)

Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button

Monitor Feature

Monitoring a Channel

Monitoring Conventional Mode

Advanced Features

Responding to the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking Only)

Advanced Call Features

Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)

Receiving a Selective Call

Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)

Classification of Regrouped Radios

Scan Lists

Viewing a Scan List

Viewing and Changing the Priority Status

Scan

Turning Scan On or Off

Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)

Deleting a Nuisance Channel

Restoring a Nuisance Channel

Call Alert Paging

Receiving a Call Alert Page

Emergency Operation

Sending an Emergency Alarm