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APX TWO-WAY RADIOS

APX 2500, APX 5500, APX 6500, APX 7500, APX 8500

APX MOBILE O3 CONTROL HEAD USER GUIDE

DECEMBER 2019

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Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................ 10

Important Safety Information................................................................................... 11

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)...........................................................12

Software Version.......................................................................................................13

Computer Software Copyrights............................................................................... 14

Documentation Copyrights...................................................................................... 15

Disclaimer.................................................................................................................. 16

Read Me First.............................................................................................................17

Notations Used in This Manual....................................................................................................17

Radio Maintenance......................................................................................................................17

Radio Care........................................................................................................................17

Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio........................................................... 18

Additional Performance Enhancement........................................................................................ 19

ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data...............................................................................................19

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR).................................................................................. 19

CrossTalk Prevention........................................................................................................19

Encrypted Integrated Data (EID).......................................................................................19

SecureNet......................................................................................................................... 19

Over-the-Air Rekeying...................................................................................................... 19

P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS).............................................................. 19

Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements................................................ 20

What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You............................................................... 20

Preparing Your Radio for Use..................................................................................21

Turning On the Radio ................................................................................................................. 21

Adjusting the Volume...................................................................................................................22

Validating Compatibility During Power Up................................................................................... 22

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

Control Head and Microphone.....................................................................................................23

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

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

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions............................................................................26

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions...................................................................................26

Menu Select Buttons.........................................................................................................26

Home Button..................................................................................................................... 27

4-Way Navigation Button.................................................................................................. 27

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Data Feature Button..........................................................................................................27

Volume Rocker................................................................................................................. 27

Mode Rocker.....................................................................................................................27

Keypad.........................................................................................................................................27

Keypad Characters – Uppercase Mode............................................................................27

Keypad Characters – Lowercase Mode............................................................................28

Keypad Characters – Numeric Mode................................................................................29

Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal Mode........................................................................ 30

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button..........................................................................................................31

Status Indicators....................................................................................................... 32

Status Icons................................................................................................................................. 32

Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators...................................................................................34

TMS Status Icons..............................................................................................................34

TMS Menu Options........................................................................................................... 35

LED Indicator............................................................................................................................... 36

Intelligent Lighting Indicators....................................................................................................... 37

Alert Tones ................................................................................................................................. 37

Phone Call Displays and Alerts................................................................................................... 39

General Radio Operation..........................................................................................40

1.1 Selecting a Zone....................................................................................................................40

1.2 Selecting a Radio Channel.................................................................................................... 40

1.3 Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button.......................................................... 41

1.4 Mode Select Feature............................................................................................................. 41

1.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey............................................................. 41

1.4.2 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button............................................................... 42

1.5 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call........................................................................... 42

1.5.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call.......................................................42

1.5.2 Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)..................................43

1.5.3 Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)............................ 43

1.6 Methods to Make a Radio Call...............................................................................................44

1.6.1 Making a Talkgroup Call ......................................................................................... 44

1.6.2 Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)..................................................................... 45

1.6.3 Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)............................................................... 45

1.7 Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button......................................................46

1.8 Monitor Feature..................................................................................................................... 46

1.8.1 Monitoring a Channel...............................................................................................46

1.8.2 Monitoring Conventional Mode................................................................................ 47

Advanced Features................................................................................................... 48

2.1 ViQi........................................................................................................................................ 48

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2.1.1 Using ViQi Virtual Partner........................................................................................ 49

2.2 Advanced Call Features........................................................................................................ 49

2.2.1 Calling a Phone Not in the List.................................................................................49

2.2.2 Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)............................................................. 49

2.2.2.1 Receiving a Selective Call..........................................................................49

2.2.2.2 Making a Selective Call..............................................................................50

2.2.3 Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)...........................................50

2.2.3.1 Selecting a Talkgroup................................................................................ 51

2.2.4 Sending a Status Call.............................................................................................. 51

2.2.5 Making a Priority Dispatch Calls.............................................................................. 52

2.2.6 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)......................................................................52

2.2.6.1 Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)................................................. 52

2.2.6.2 Classification of Regrouped Radios........................................................... 53

2.2.7 Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP).........................................................................53

2.2.7.1 Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Channel........................ 53

2.2.7.2 Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from List Selection...................... 54

2.2.7.3 Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic Zone...................................................54

2.3 Contacts.................................................................................................................................55

2.3.1 Making a Private Call from Contacts........................................................................55

2.3.2 Adding a New Contact Entry....................................................................................56

2.3.3 Deleting a Contact Entry.......................................................................................... 56

2.3.4 Adding a Contact to a Call List.................................................................................57

2.3.5 Methods of Contact Editing in a Call List................................................................. 57

2.3.5.1 Editing an Entry Alias................................................................................. 57

2.3.5.2 Editing as Entry ID..................................................................................... 58

2.3.5.3 Editing a Call Type..................................................................................... 58

2.4 Scan Lists.............................................................................................................................. 59

2.4.1 Intelligent Priority Scan............................................................................................ 59

2.4.2 Viewing a Scan List..................................................................................................59

2.4.3 Editing the Scan List................................................................................................ 59

2.4.4 Changing the Scan List Status.................................................................................60

2.4.5 Viewing and Changing the Priority Status................................................................60

2.5 Scan.......................................................................................................................................61

2.5.1 Turning Scan On or Off............................................................................................61

2.5.2 Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional

Channels Only)............................................................................................................ 61

2.5.3 Transmitting While the Scan is On...........................................................................61

2.5.3.1 Transmitting Using Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan....................... 61

2.5.3.2 Transmitting Using Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan............... 62

2.5.4 Deleting a Nuisance Channel.................................................................................. 62

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2.5.5 Restoring a Nuisance Channel................................................................................ 62

2.5.6 Changing Priorities Status While Scan is On...........................................................62

2.5.7 Restoring Priorities in a Scan List............................................................................ 63

2.5.8 Using the Hang Up Box (HUB)................................................................................ 63

2.6 Call Alert Paging.................................................................................................................... 63

2.6.1 Receiving a Call Alert Page..................................................................................... 64

2.6.2 Sending a Call Alert Page........................................................................................64

2.6.3 Enabling and Disabling In-Call User Alert................................................................65

2.7 Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 Digital Trunking and Conventional) ............................................ 65

2.7.1 Initiating a Quick Call II Transmission......................................................................66

2.8 Emergency Operation............................................................................................................66

2.8.1 Exiting Emergency................................................................................................... 66

2.8.2 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only).................................................. 67

2.8.3 Sending an Emergency Alarm................................................................................. 67

2.8.4 Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)...........................................................68

2.8.5 Sending An Emergency Call With Hot Mic (Trunking Only).....................................68

2.8.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call............................................... 68

2.8.7 Sending An Emergency Alarm and Call with Hot Mic.............................................. 69

2.8.8 Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm......................................................................... 69

2.8.9 Special Considerations for Emergencies................................................................. 70

2.8.10 Impact Detection.................................................................................................... 70

2.8.10.1 Detecting Impact...................................................................................... 71

2.8.10.2 Post-Alert Timer....................................................................................... 71

2.8.10.3 Triggering Emergency..............................................................................71

2.8.10.4 Exiting Impact Detected Condition........................................................... 71

2.8.10.5 Re-Initiating Impact Detection Sequence.................................................72

2.9 Automatic Registration Service (ARS)...................................................................................72

2.9.1 Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode..................................................................... 72

2.9.2 User Login Feature.................................................................................................. 73

2.9.2.1 Logging In as a User.................................................................................. 73

2.9.2.2 Logging Out................................................................................................74

2.10 Text Messaging Service (TMS)........................................................................................... 74

2.10.1 Accessing the Messaging Features....................................................................... 75

2.10.2 Composing and Sending a New Text Message.....................................................75

2.10.3 Sending a Quick Text Message............................................................................. 76

2.10.4 Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message.................................. 77

2.10.4.1 Appending a Priority Status to a Text Message....................................... 77

2.10.4.2 Removing a Priority Status from a Text Message....................................78

2.10.4.3 Appending a Request Reply to a Text Message......................................78

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2.10.4.4 Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message...................................78

2.10.4.5 Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message.... 78

2.10.4.6 Removing a Priority Status and a Reply Request from a Text

Message............................................................................................................79

2.10.4.7 Receiving a Text Message.......................................................................79

2.10.4.8 Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox.................................................. 79

2.10.4.9 Replying to a Received Text Message.....................................................80

2.10.4.10 Accessing the Drafts Folder................................................................... 81

2.10.4.11 Sent Text Messages.............................................................................. 81

2.10.4.12 Deleting Text Messages.........................................................................82

2.11 Secure Operations...............................................................................................................83

2.11.1 Enabling Secure Transmission.............................................................................. 83

2.11.2 Accessing the Secure Feature...............................................................................83

2.11.3 Managing Encryption............................................................................................. 83

2.11.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys......................................................................... 83

2.11.3.2 Multikey Feature.......................................................................................84

2.11.3.3 Selecting Encryption Keys....................................................................... 84

2.11.3.4 Selecting Keysets.....................................................................................85

2.11.3.5 Erasing Encryption Keys.......................................................................... 85

2.11.3.6 Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey.......................................................... 86

2.11.3.7 MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying Page (Conventional Only).......................... 86

2.11.3.8 Infinite UKEK Retention........................................................................... 86

2.11.3.9 Hear Clear................................................................................................86

2.12 Radio Lock...........................................................................................................................87

2.12.1 Enabling or Disabling Radio Lock (Secure Radios Only).......................................87

2.12.2 Changing the Radio Lock Password......................................................................87

2.12.3 Changing the Tactical Inhibit Password.................................................................88

2.13 Radio Stun and Kill.............................................................................................................. 89

2.13.1 Radio Stun............................................................................................................. 89

2.13.1.1 Using Radio Stun..................................................................................... 89

2.13.2 Radio Kill................................................................................................................89

2.13.2.1 Using Remote Kill to Kill Another Radio...................................................90

2.13.2.2 Using Direct Kill to Kill Your Own Radio...................................................90

2.14 Radio Inhibit.........................................................................................................................90

2.15 Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System...........................................91

2.15.1 GPS Operation.......................................................................................................91

2.15.2 GPS Performance Enhancement...........................................................................91

2.15.3 The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)..........................................................92

2.15.4 Location Format..................................................................................................... 92

2.15.5 Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature...............................................................92

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2.15.6 Turning Off GPS.................................................................................................... 93

2.15.7 Saving a Waypoint................................................................................................. 93

2.15.8 Viewing a Saved Waypoint.................................................................................... 94

2.15.9 Editing the Alias of a Waypoint.............................................................................. 94

2.15.10 Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint.................................................................95

2.15.11 Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint.......................................................................96

2.15.12 Deleting All Saved Waypoints..............................................................................96

2.15.13 Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint............................ 97

2.15.14 Location Feature in Emergency Mode................................................................. 97

2.15.15 Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional only)................................. 97

2.16 Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)............................................................................ 98

2.16.1 Entering the Geofence Area.................................................................................. 98

2.16.2 Mission Critical Geofence...................................................................................... 99

2.16.3 Entering Mission Critical Geofence........................................................................99

2.16.4 Exiting Mission Critical Geofence........................................................................ 100

2.17 Trunking System Controls................................................................................................. 100

2.17.1 Operating in Failsoft System................................................................................100

2.17.2 Out-of-Range Radio.............................................................................................100

2.17.3 SmartConnect...................................................................................................... 101

2.17.4 SmartZone........................................................................................................... 101

2.17.5 Site Trunking Feature.......................................................................................... 101

2.17.6 Locking and Unlocking a Site...............................................................................101

2.17.7 Site Display and Search Button........................................................................... 102

2.17.7.1 Viewing the Current Site........................................................................ 102

2.17.7.2 Changing the Current Site......................................................................102

2.17.8 Trunked Announcement.......................................................................................102

2.17.8.1 Initiating an Announcement....................................................................103

2.18 Ignition Switch Options...................................................................................................... 103

2.18.1 Blank.................................................................................................................... 103

2.18.2 Tx Inhibit.............................................................................................................. 103

2.18.3 PTT Tx Inhibit.......................................................................................................103

2.18.4 Required.............................................................................................................. 104

2.18.5 Soft Power Off......................................................................................................104

2.18.6 Ignition Only Power Up........................................................................................ 104

2.18.7 Using Emergency Power Up................................................................................104

2.18.8 Auto Power Off Timer.......................................................................................... 104

2.19 Voice Announcement ........................................................................................................105

2.20 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)....................................................................................105

2.20.1 Sending SSA Notification to Single Site...............................................................106

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2.20.2 Sending SSA Notification to Single Site by Manual Entry....................................106

2.20.3 Sending SSA Notification to All Sites...................................................................107

2.20.4 Sending SSA Notification to All Available Sites................................................... 107

2.20.5 Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site...........................................................108

2.20.6 Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site by Manual Entry................................108

2.20.7 Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites..................................................................109

2.20.8 Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites.................................................. 110

2.21 Channel Change on Off Hook on All Channels................................................................. 110

2.22 Low Voltage Threshold Warning........................................................................................111

2.23 Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................................. 111

2.23.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off........................................................................................111

2.23.2 Selecting WiFi Network........................................................................................112

2.23.3 Checking the Wi-Fi Configuration and Status of the Radio..................................112

2.24 Utilities............................................................................................................................... 113

2.24.1 Viewing Recent Calls........................................................................................... 113

2.24.2 Selecting the Power Level................................................................................... 113

2.24.3 Selecting a Radio Profile......................................................................................114

2.24.4 Controlling the Display Backlight......................................................................... 114

2.24.5 Turning the Keypad Tones On or Off...................................................................115

2.24.6 Turning Voice Mute On or Off.............................................................................. 115

2.24.7 Using the Time-Out Timer....................................................................................115

2.24.8 Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features................................................116

2.24.8.1 Analog Options.......................................................................................116

2.24.8.2 Digital Options........................................................................................117

2.24.9 Using the PL Defeat Feature............................................................................... 117

2.24.10 Digital PTT ID Support....................................................................................... 117

2.24.11 Smart PTT (Conventional Only).........................................................................117

2.24.12 Transmit Inhibit.................................................................................................. 118

2.24.12.1 Enabling Transmit Inhibition.................................................................118

2.24.12.2 Disabling Transmit Inhibition................................................................ 119

2.24.13 Instant Recall..................................................................................................... 119

2.24.13.1 Saving and Playback Calls...................................................................119

2.24.14 General Radio Information.................................................................................120

2.24.14.1 Accessing the Radio Information......................................................... 120

2.24.14.2 Viewing the IP Information................................................................... 121

2.24.14.3 Viewing the Control Assignments........................................................ 122

2.24.15 External Alarms (Horn and Lights).....................................................................122

2.24.15.1 Using Non-Permanent Horn and Lights............................................... 123

2.24.15.2 Using Permanent Horn and Lights....................................................... 123

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2.24.15.3 Changing the Selected Alarms.............................................................123

2.24.15.4 Receiving a Call While Alarms are Turned On.....................................123

2.24.15.5 Turning Off Non-Rearmable External Alarms...................................... 124

2.24.15.6 Turning Off Rearmable External Alarms.............................................. 124

2.24.16 Front Panel Programming..................................................................................124

2.24.16.1 Entering the Front Panel Programming Mode......................................124

2.24.16.2 Editing FPP Mode Parameters.............................................................125

Accessories............................................................................................................. 126

Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range...............................................127

4.1 Special Channel Assignments............................................................................................. 127

4.1.1 Emergency Channel.............................................................................................. 127

4.1.2 Non-Commercial Call Channel.............................................................................. 127

4.2 Operating Frequency Requirements....................................................................................127

4.3 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies....................... 130

4.4 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources..............................................130

Glossary...................................................................................................................131

Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................136

6.1 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS............................................. 136

6.2 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:......................................... 136

6.3 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:............................................................................................... 137

6.4 III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:....................................................................................................137

6.5 IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.........................................................................137

6.6 V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:............................................................ 137

6.7 VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:...................................................................138

6.8 VII. GOVERNING LAW:.......................................................................................................139

6.9 VIII. For Australia Only.........................................................................................................139

6.10 SERVICE........................................................................................................................... 139

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6875946M01-JK Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

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

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 APX Mobile conforms to FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a)

Class B Digital Device

As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry Canada license-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.

NOTICE:

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 and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard. 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 or TV technician for help.

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Important Safety Information

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

CAUTION: This radio is restricted to Occupational use only.

Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Mobile 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 Solutions-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following website:

http://www.motorolasolutions.com

Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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 is approved by Industry Canada to operate with a Motorola Solutions-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.

NOTICE: Setting up the radio as an RF Modem takes complete control of the radio. In this mode, the radio no longer responds to button and PTT presses nor will it unmute to voice activity. This mode is designed to receive and pass specifically formatted over the air data to a tethered computer with RF modem enabled applications. This mode can only be exit by reprogramming the radio with Customer Programming Software (CPS) to not operate in RF modem mode and cycling power.

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Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada's license-exempt RSS's 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 Solutions, could void the authority of the user to operate this equipment.

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Software Version

All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R20.60.00 or later.

See Accessing the Radio Information on page 120 to determine the software version of your radio.

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

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Computer Software Copyrights

The Motorola Solutions products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola Solutions computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media.

Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola Solutions 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 Solutions computer programs contained in the Motorola Solutions 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 Solutions. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola Solutions 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 Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive 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 Solutions.

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 Solutions.

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6875946M01-JK Disclaimer

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 Solutions reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola Solutions 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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Read Me First

This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. 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.

If you attempt to use features which are mutually exclusive, one or more of the following occurs:

• A negative tone sounds.

• The radio displays Feature not allowed.

Notations Used in This Manual

Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of Warning, Caution, and Notice. 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 damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

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

The following special notations identify certain items.

Example Description

Home button or

Phone

Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as an icon.

Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear on the display of the radio.

This means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation Button”.

Radio Maintenance

This chapter covers the radio care.

Radio Care

Proper radio usage and care assures efficient operation and long life for the product.

The following are recommendations and warnings when using the radio.

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CAUTION:

• Your radio casing 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.

• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.

• Accessory connector cover must be attached to the radio accessory connector if an accessory is not attached to the radio.

• If the radio is submerged or exposed to a high force water spray, such as from a hose, remove the accessory connector cover immediately and check to make sure no water was forced into the accessory connector/radio interface. Rinse and dry the area and re-attach the accessory or accessory connector cover if leakage occurs.

• If the radio is exposed to a corrosive environment, such as salt water or corrosive gases or liquids, rinse and clean the radio immediately to prevent damage to radio materials, especially plated surfaces. Refer to Cleaning Your Radio for detailed instructions. Remove the battery and the antenna before cleaning.

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

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

• Underwriter Laboratory (UL) certified radios should only be opened and serviced by UL approved service centers. Opening or repairing at unauthorized locations will invalidate the radio’s hazardous location rating.

• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily.

The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems.

CAUTION: The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off.

If your radio is locked up or the display shows FAIL 01/09, turn the radio off and then back on. If this does not correct the condition, take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service.

If radio operation is intermittent, check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service. Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure.

If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician.

Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio

When and where to use:

CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio

housing. Do not submerge the radio in detergent solution.

Procedure:

1 Combine one teaspoon of mild diswashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).

2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush, making sure excess

detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices.

3 Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.

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Additional Performance Enhancement

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

ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data

ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle different message sizes and variable update rates from different applications of the radio. Add Enhanced Data to the Integrated Data system with a software installation to improve data channel efficiency and enable denser network traffic.

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 such as failure detection, fault recovery, and redundancy within the system to address to the user in need. Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voice and Data (IV&D) or data centric are all supported by DSR.

CrossTalk Prevention

This feature prevents crosstalk scenarios from happening, especially when a wideband antenna is used. This feature allows the adjustment of the internal SSI clock rate of the radio. This subsequently reduces the possibility of radio frequency interfering spurs and prevents the issues of crosstalk.

Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)

EID provides security encryption and authentication of IV&D data bearer service communication between the radio and the Customer Enterprise Network.

SecureNet

SecureNet allows user to perform secured communications on an Analog or Motorola Data Communication (MDC) channel. The MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature will allow users to perform OTAR activities on an MDC channel.

Over-the-Air Rekeying

The Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature allows the dispatcher to remotely reprogram encryption keys in the radio after a rekey request.

Single-system OTAR

Single-system OTAR allows a radio to be rekeyed by only one Key Management Facility (KMF) or Key Management Controller (KMC).

Multi-system OTAR

Multi-system OTAR allows a radio to be rekeyed by multiple KMFs. After an initial programming, the radio is able to seamlessly move to different secure systems associated to a newly selected channel.

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

P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS)

Motorola Solutions offers an MSI Certified APX compatible, third Party, P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS) that provides low-cost portable radio coverage in areas where only mobile radio coverage is available and portable radio coverage is either intermittent or non-existent.

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NOTICE: Portable subscriber units enabled in the system for Radio Authentication shall be able to authenticate regardless of whether they are communicating directly on the system or through a DVRS.

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.

NOTICE: 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, if the radio is to be operated in extremely cold temperatures (less than -30 °C or more than +60 °C), for the correct radio settings to ensure proper 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?

NOTICE: Specifications may vary for different radio models. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

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Preparing Your Radio for Use

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

Turning On the Radio

Procedure:

Press the Power On/Off Button or the PTT button briefly to power on the radio.

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After a short time, the red, yellow, and green LEDs light up. The display then shows the following:

• Current zone and channel text

• Codeplug Alias

• Menu items on the home screen

Codeplug Alias feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS) configuration to display the codeplug alias as a temporary text during power on.

The backlight turns on to the last selected dim level.

NOTICE: The Power On/Off Button is ignored if it is pressed before the LED lights up. If Fail ##/## appears on the display, the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected.

If Error ##/## appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit appears to be locked up, see

Radio Maintenance on page 17 for more information.

If Ch mismatch appears, means that either the Control Head has been connected to an incompatible transceiver, or vice versa.

If your radio does not power up, contact your dealer.

2 To turn off the radio, press the Power On/Off button after the LEDs light up.

NOTICE: The duration that user must press and hold the Power On/Off button to turn off

the radio is programmable by a qualified radio technician.

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Adjusting the Volume

Procedure:

1 To increase the volume, press the Up arrow on the Volume Rocker.

2 To decrease the volume, press the Down arrow on the Volume Rocker.

Validating Compatibility During Power Up

When and where to use: The radio validates and updates the software and hardware of your control

head(s) during power up. During validation, the display shows Maintenance Mode Remote Device promptly followed by other maintenance statuses.

Procedure:

Press the Power On/Off Button to reset when the display shows Update done Please reset upon completion, or when the display shows Update failed Please reset when it

fails to update.

If the software updates are complete, the radio runs the usual power up operation.

If the updates are incomplete, the radio runs the Maintenance Mode and the display shows Maintenance Mode Remote Device; promptly followed by other maintenance statuses again.

NOTICE: If SW incomplete appears, use Flashport Recovery Tool to update the control heads before you power on the radio again.

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Radio Controls

10 11

6 7

17 16

This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio.

Control Head and Microphone

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1 Emergency Button

2 Power On/Off Button

3 Programmable Button (Top)

4 Programmable Button (Purple)

5 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

6 Programmable Button (1-Dot)

7 Programmable Button (2-Dot)

8 14-Character Display

9 Microphone

10 Volume Rocker

11 Home Button

12 Keypad

13 Data Feature Button

14 4-Way Navigation Button

15 Mode Rocker

16 Menu Select Button

17 LED Indicator

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Programmable Features

Any reference in this manual to controls that are preprogrammed means that a qualified radio technician must use the radio programming software to assign a feature to a control.

Your dealer can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or preset channels/ groups depending on the duration of a button press. Some functions can also be programmed to the radio switches.

Assignable Radio Functions

Call Alert

Allows the radio to function like a pager, or to verify if a radio is active on the system.

Call Response

Allows you to answer a private call or phone call.

Channel

Selects a channel.

Contacts

Selects the Contacts menu.

Dynamic ID (Conventional Only)

Allows you to edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio.

NOTICE:

• If the Dynamic ID menu key is not pre-programmed in the radio, use dongle to display the menu key. Press the menu key and enter the password to view or edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio.

• If the password is not pre-programmed, press the menu key to directly view or edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio.

Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only)

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

Emergency

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

Internet Protocol Address

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

Location

Determines the current location (latitude, longitude, time, and date), and also the distance and bearing to another location or turns the GPS functionality on or off for all locations.

Message

Enters the current message list.

Monitor (Conventional Only)

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

Multiple Private Line (Conventional Only)

Selects the Multiple Private Line lists.

Nuisance Delete

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

One Touch 1–4

Launches a specific feature with. You can set up as many as four separately programmed buttons for four different features.

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Phone

Allows you to make and receive calls similar to standard phone calls.

Private Call (Trunking Only)

Allows a call from one individual radio to another.

Priority Dispatch

Allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup.

Radio Profiles

Allows easy access to a set of preprogrammed visual and audio settings of the radio.

Recent Calls

Allows easy access to the list of calls recently received or made.

Rekey Request

Notifies the dispatcher that a new encryption key is needed.

Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only)

Allows you to manually send a repeater access codeword.

Reprogram Request (Trunking Only)

Notifies the dispatcher that a new dynamic regrouping assignment is needed.

Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only)

Notifies the dispatcher that you want to send a voice call.

Scan

Toggles scan on or off.

Scan List Programming

Selects the scan list for editing (by pressing and holding the Scan button).

Secure/Clear

Toggles secure transmission on or off.

Selective Call (Conventional Only)

Calls an assigned radio.

Site Display/Search (Trunking Only)

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

Site Lock/Unlock (Trunking Only)

Locks onto a specific site.

Status (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)

Sends data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status.

Talkaround/Direct (Conventional Only)

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

Talkgroup (Conventional Only)

Allows a call from an individual radio to a group of radios.

Text Messaging Service (TMS)

Selects the text messaging menu.

TMS Quick Text

Selects a predefined message.

User

Automatically registers the user to the server.

Virtual Partner

Enables the Virtual Partner feature and allows you to perform queries using ViQi.

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Zone Down

Toggles downward through the zones in the radio.

Zone Select

Allows selection from a list of zones.

Zone Up

Toggles upward through the zones in the radio.

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions

Dim

Short Press changes the display brightness, while Long Press toggle between day/night mode.

Horns/Lights

Toggles the horns and lights feature on and off.

Low Power

Toggles the transmit power level between high and low.

Voice Announcement

Audibly indicates the current feature mode, zone, or channel that you have been assigned to.

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions

When and where to use: You can access various radio functions through one of the following

methods.

Procedure:

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

• Use the Menu Select Button ( ).

Menu Select Buttons

NOTICE: 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 .

A Home Button

B Menu Select Buttons

C 4-Way Navigation Button

D Data Feature Button

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Home Button

Pressing the button returns you to the Home (default) screen. In most cases, this is the current mode. For selected radio features, the button is also used to save user-edited radio settings or

information before returning you to the Home screen.

NOTICE: Some features do not require you to press to go to the Home screen. Refer to the individual feature sections in this manual for further details on saving user-edited radio settings or information.

The button also can revert to home channel from any other zone and mode in the radio. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

4-Way Navigation Button

Use the 4-Way Navigation Button to scroll up, down, left, or right with one of the following methods.

• Press and release one of the buttons to scroll from one entry to the next one.

• Press and hold one of the buttons to have the radio toggles through the list automatically (release the button to stop).

Data Feature Button

Use Data Feature button to access data-related features, such as the Text Messaging Service (TMS) feature screen.

Volume Rocker

Use the Volume Rocker to adjust the volume of the speaker by pressing the Up or Down arrows on the Volume Rocker.

Mode Rocker

Use the Mode Rocker to scroll through the channels by pressing the Up or Down arrows on the Mode Rocker.

Keypad

You can use the 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad on the keypad microphone to access your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. The following tables show the number of times a key needs to be pressed to generate the required character.

Keypad Characters – Uppercase Mode

KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

1 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )

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KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

A B C

D E F

G H I

J K L

M N O

P Q R S

T U V

W X Y Z

Toggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode.

Space

Toggle between numeric and letter mode.

Keypad Characters – Lowercase Mode

KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

1 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )

a b c

d e f

g h i

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KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

j k l

m n o

p q r s

t u v

w x y z

Toggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode.

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Space

Toggle between numeric and letter mode.

Keypad Characters – Numeric Mode

KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

1 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )

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KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

Space

Toggle between numeric and letter mode.

Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal Mode

KeyNumber of Times Key is Pressed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202

2 A B C

3 D E F

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Not applicable

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

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The PTT button on the side of the microphone 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.

• While a call is not in progress, the PTT button is used to make a new call. See Methods to Make a

Radio Call on page 44 for more information.

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Status Indicators

This section explains the status indicators of the radio.

Status Icons

The liquid crystal display (LCD) of your radio shows the radio status, text entries, and menu entries. The following are the icons that appear on the display of the radio.

Receiving

Radio is receiving a call or data.

Transmitting

Radio is transmitting a call or data.

Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

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

Direct

Radio is currently configured for direct radio-to-radio communication (during conventional operation only).

Off

Radio is connected with other radios through a repeater.

Monitor (Carrier Squelch)

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

In-Call User Alert

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

Radio is set at Low power.

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.

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Steady dot

Radio detects activity on channel designated as Priority-Two.

Vote Scan Enabled

The vote scan feature is enabled.

Secure Operation

Secure operation.

Off

Clear operation.

Blinking

Receiving an encrypted voice call.

AES Secure Operation

AES secure operation.

Off

Clear operation.

Blinking

Receiving an encrypted voice call.

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GPS Signal

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)

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.

Inverted

User successfully login to the secured IP Packet Data.

Data Activity

Data activity is present.

Hexadecimal

Indicates that the text entry is currently in hexadecimal mode.

Numeric

Indicates that the text entry is currently in numeric mode.

Start Case

Indicates that the first character of the text entry is capitalized.

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Mixed Case

Indicates that the text entry is currently in normal text mode.

Uppercase

Indicates that the text entry is currently in uppercase mode.

Lowercase

Indicates that the text entry is currently in lowercase mode.

Lowercase Predictive

Indicates that the text entry is currently in lowercase and with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen.

Mixedcase Predictive

Indicates that the text entry is currently in mixed case and with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen.

Uppercase Predictive

Indicates that the text entry is currently in uppercase and with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen.

The radio Wi-Fi® network is connected. The number of bars displayed represents the signal strength of the Wi-Fi signal.

SmartConnect

The current channel supports SmartConnect.

Inverted

The current channel is currently connected through the SmartConnect feature.

Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators

Status icons and menu options shown here help you to work more efficiently with TMS feature. See

Text Messaging Service (TMS) on page 74 for more information.

TMS Status Icons

The following icons appear on the radio display when you send and receive text messages.

Inbox Full

The Inbox is full.

Message Sent

The text message is sent successfully.

Message Unsent

The text message cannot be sent.

Unread Message

• User receives a new message.

• The selected text message in the Inbox has not been read.

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Read Message

The selected text message in the Inbox has been read.

Normal Message

User is composing a message with normal priority and without a request for a reply.

Message Index

Indicates the index of the current message the user is viewing.

Example: If the user is looking at the third message out of a total of six messages in the Inbox folder, the icon is displayed as the icon on the left column.

Priority Status

• The “Priority” feature is toggled on before the message is sent.

• Messages in the Inbox folder are flagged with “Priority”.

Request Reply

• The “Request Reply” feature is toggled on before the message is sent.

• Messages in the Inbox folder are flagged with “Request Reply”.

Priority Status and Request Reply

• User is composing a message with a priority status and a request for a reply.

• Messages in the Inbox folder are flagged with “Priority” and “Request Reply”.

TMS Menu Options

The following menu options appear on the radio display when you send and receive text messages.

Menu Option Description/Function

Inbx

Comp

Drft

Back

Save

Sent

New

List

Impt

RqRp

Curr

All

Del

Brings you to your incoming messages screen.

Brings you to the compose screen.

Brings you to the saved message screen.

Brings you back to the previous screen.

Saves the messages you have edited to the Draft folder.

Brings you to the sent messages screen.

Creates a new message.

Brings you to the predefined messages screen.

Toggles the Priority Status icon on or off for an outgoing message.

Toggles Request Reply icon on or off for an outgoing message.

Deletes the current selected message.

Selects to delete all the messages in the current folder.

Deletes a message or text.

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Menu Option Description/Function

Edit

Exit

Optn

Rply

Sel

Send

Yes

Edits a draft message or key in a target address.

Exits to the Home screen.

Cancel the delete all messages options.

Brings you to the Options main screen.

Replies to a message.

Selects a predefined message or address.

Sends the message.

Deletes all the messages in the current folder.

LED Indicator

The LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio.

Solid red

Radio is transmitting.

Rapidly blinking red

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

Solid yellow (Conventional Only)

Channel is busy.

Blinking yellow

Radio is receiving a secured transmission.

Solid green

Radio is powering up, or is on a non-priority channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.

Blinking green

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

Rapidly blinking green

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

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Intelligent Lighting Indicators

This feature temporarily changes the display bar color and the alert text background color of the radio to help signal that a radio event has occurred.

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

Backlight and Bar Color

Orange Emergency

Red Critical Alerts The radio is out of range.

Green Call Alerts The radio receives a private call.

Notification When

The radio initiates an emergency alarm or call.

Alerts

The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.

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 receives a phone call.

The radio receives a call alert.

The radio receives a selective call.

The radio enters Geofence.

Alert Tones

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

You Hear Tone Name Heard

Short, LowPitched Tone

Long, LowPitched Tone

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

Reject When an unauthorized request is made.

Time-Out Timer Warning

No ACK Received When radio fails to receive an acknowledgment.

Individual Call Warning Tone

Time-Out Timer Timed Out

Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibit

Lack of Voice PTT Time out

Four seconds before time out.

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

After time out.

(When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not allowed.

When the radio ends your call after it detected there are lack of voice for five seconds after the PTT is pressed and hold. Your radio ends the call to enable your radio to receive calls from other radio users.

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You Hear Tone Name Heard

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

of the system.

Invalid Mode When radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel.

A Group of Low-Pitched Tones

Short, Medium-Pitched Tone

Long, Medium-Pitched Tone

A Group of MediumPitched Tones

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 Re-

When activity on a priority channel is received.

ceived

Emergency Alarm/Call

When entering the emergency state.

Entry

Central Echo When central controller has received a request from a

radio.

Volume Set When volume is changed on a quiet channel.

Emergency Exit When exiting the emergency state.

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

When Call Alert or Private Call is received.

Call

Call Alert Sent When Call Alert is received by the target radio.

Site Trunking When a SmartZone trunking system fails.

Short, High-

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

Pitched Tone (Chirp)

Two High-

GPS Fails When the GPS fails or loses signal.

Pitched Tones

Ringing Fast Ringing When system is searching for target of Private Call.

Enhanced Call Sent When waiting for target of Private Call to answer the

call.

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

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

received.

Talk Permit (When PTT button is pressed) is verifying with the sys-

tem for accepting its transmissions.

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Unique, Low-Pitched Chirp

Unique, High-Pitched Chirp

New Message When a new message is received.

Priority Status When a priority message is received.

Phone Call Displays and Alerts

The following phone call displays and alerts appears on the radio 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 Long Tone

A Busy Tone

No phone You press the PTT

button and the phone system is not available.

Phone busy

The phone system is busy.

When a channel is not available.

Press to hang up. The radio returns to the Home screen.

Press to exit the phone mode and try your call later.

The radio automatically connects when a channel opens.

– No ac-

knowledge

A HighPitched Tone

NOTICE: You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial), such as an extension

number, credit card, or PIN numbers to the phone system. If the radio is preprogrammed for live overdial, every digit entered after the call is connected, is sent to the phone system. If the radio is preprogrammed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into memory and then sent when the PTT button is pressed. Press the PTT button to send either digits or voice, but not both at the same time.

– When you release the

The call is not acknowledged.

PTT button.

Press to hang up. The radio returns to the Home screen.

The radio indicates to the landline party that the caller may begin talking.

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General Radio Operation

This chapter explains the general radio operations of your radio.

1.1

Selecting a Zone

Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature.

When and where to use: A zone is a group of channels.

Procedure:

• Select a zone using the radio menu Zone:

a. or to Zone and press the Menu Select button directly below Zone.

b. or to the required zone, or use the keypad to enter the zone number.

c. Press or the PTT button to confirm the selected zone number.

d. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone channel.

1.2

Selecting a Radio Channel

When and where to use: A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive

frequency pairs. Do one of the following to select a radio channel. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

Procedure:

• Select a channel using the Mode Rocker Up or Down:

a. Press the Mode Rocker Up or Down.

b. Press or the PTT button to confirm the channel.

c. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone channel.

• Select a channel using the radio menu Chan :

a. or to Chan .

b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan .

c. or to the required channel.

d. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to confirm the selected channel.

e. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone channel.

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1.3

Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button

When and where to use: This feature allows you to do a quick search for a specific channel in your

radio by keying in the alias of the channel. Your radio prompts the first found channel if a match is found.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the preprogrammed Channel Search button.

• or to ChSr and press the Menu Select button directly below ChSr.

A blinking cursor appears on the Channel Search screen.

2 Use the keypad to type or edit your channel name.

3 To initiate searching, press the Menu Select button directly below ChSr once the entry is done.

To exit this procedure, press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl .

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• The display shows Searching. Once found, the display shows the matched channel name and the radio changes its transmission to the selected channel.

• If the radio is triggered to search for an empty entry, the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat

step 2 to search again.

• If the entry does not match, the display shows Channel name not found.Repeat step 2 to search again; or press

or the Menu Select button directly below Exit to exit.

1.4

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

• Programmable buttons and keypad buttons (digit 0 to 9)

NOTICE: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature.

1.4.1

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey

When and where to use: Five softkeys are available for you to save the frequently used zone and

channel.

Procedure:

1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.

2 or to MS1, MS2 ... or MS5.

3 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below one of the softkey (MS1–MS5).

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

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NOTICE: 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.

1.4.2

Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button

When and where to use: You can save the frequently used zone and channel to the programmable

buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9 buttons.

Procedure:

1 Toggle from your current 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.

NOTICE: Repeat this procedure to change the zone and channel of the programmed button. Short press of the programmed button changes your current transmission to the zone and channel programmed in this button.

1.5

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 radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.

• The LED

• 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.

1.5.1

lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting.

Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call

Prerequisites: To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that

talkgroup.

When and where to use: When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio displays the following depending on the system your radio is configured to:

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

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

Procedure:

1 Hold the microphone 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.

See also Making a Talkgroup Call on page 44 for details on making a Talkgroup Call.

1.5.2

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)

When and where to use:

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

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

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

When you receive a Private Call, you hear two alert tones and the LED blinks green. The display shows Call received and the caller alias or ID.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Resp 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.

3 Press

NOTICE: If you press PTT button before pressing the Menu Select button directly below Resp,

your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group. If 20 seconds pass before you press the Menu Select button directly below the Resp, you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, you initiate a Private Call.

See also Making a Private Call (Trunking Only) on page 45 for details on making a Private Call.

1.5.3

to hang up and return to the Home screen.

Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

When and where to use:

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

NOTICE: 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.

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

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Resp.

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

3 Press

screen.

See also Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only) on page 45 for details on making a Telephone Call.

1.6

or the Menu Select button directly below Exit to hang up and return to the Home

Methods to Make a Radio Call

You can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup by using:

• The preprogrammed Zone menu.

• The Mode Rocker .

• A preprogrammed One Touch button.

• The Contacts list (see Contacts on page 55).

1.6.1

Making a Talkgroup Call

Prerequisites: To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that

talkgroup.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions:

• or to Tgrp and press the Menu Select button directly below Tgrp. The display shows the last-selected talkgroup. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

• Use the Mode Rocker to select the channel with the desired talkgroup.

2 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.

3 Press the PTT button to make the call.

The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.

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

• For Trunking system, the LED lights up solid red.

4 Speak clearly into the microphone.

5 Release the PTT button to listen.

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1.6.2

Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)

Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature.

When and where to use: This feature allows you to send an individual Call Alert or page if there is no

answer from the target radio. See Sending a Call Alert Page on page 64 for more information.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• To access this feature using a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed Quick

Access (One-Touch) Private Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID (number) and initiate

the Private Call. Proceed to step 4.

• or to Call , and press the Menu Select button directly below Call .

The display shows the last transmitted or received ID.

2 To select the required ID, perform one of the following actions:

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts to scroll through and select the required

ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below List to go to the first number of the call list.

or to the required ID.

•

• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.

3 Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.

A telephone-type ringing sounds if the receiving unit is in service. The display shows Calling... <Number> or Calling... <Alias>.

4 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.

When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio. If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows No acknowledge.

If the target radio does not respond before the time out, the display shows No answer.

5 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.

6 Press

1.6.3

to return to the Home screen.

Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

When and where to use: This feature allows you to make calls similar to standard phone calls to a

mobile or landline phone.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• To access this feature using a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed Quick

Access (One-Touch) Phone Call button to dial the preprogrammed phone number. Proceed

to step 4.

• or to Phon, and press the Menu Select button directly below Phon.

The display shows the last transmitted or received ID.

2 To select the required ID, perform one of the following actions:

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• Press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts to scroll through and select the required ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below List to go to the first number of the call list.

or to the required phone number.

•

• Use the keypad to enter the required phone number.

3 Press the PTT button to dial the phone number.

4 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.

5 When your call is answered, press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to

listen.

6 Press

See Alert Tones on page 37 for more information if your call is not answered.

1.7

to return to the Home screen.

Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button

When and where to use:

The Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies are different.

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

Procedure:

Perform one of the following actions.

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

• 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).

1.8

Monitor Feature

The monitor feature is used to make sure that a channel is clear before transmitting.

The lack of static on a digital channel when the users switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication that the radio is malfunctioning.

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

1.8.1

Monitoring a Channel

Procedure:

• Monitoring a Channel in Conventional Modes:

a. Lift the microphone off the hook.

b. Listen for activity on that channel.

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c. Adjust the Volume Rocker if necessary.

d. If you hear no activity, press and hold the PTT button to start your conversation.

• Monitoring a Channel in Trunked Modes:

a. Lift the microphone off the hook.

b. Press the PTT button.

c. If you hear two, short, high-pitched tones, or if you hear no tone and the indicator lights

steadily, then proceed with your message.

d. Release the PTT button to receive transmission.

If you are not in the range of the system, you may hear a continuous low-pitched tone and the display shows Out of range.

1.8.2

Monitoring Conventional Mode

Prerequisites: This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician or system

administrator.

When and where to use:

This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. Thus, you can to listen to another user active on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from taking over someone else’s conversation.

Procedure:

1 To activate monitoring, perform one of the following actions:

• At Home mode where the default zone and channel are being displayed, or to Mon and

press the Menu Select button directly below Mon momentarily.

• Take the control head off the hook.

The display shows Monitor On. You hear all channel traffic.

2 Press the Menu Select button again to deactivate the monitoring.

The display shows Monitor off.

Pressing the Menu Select button again turns monitor off and you don’t hear all channel traffic. If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.

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Advanced Features

This chapter explains the operations of the features available in your radio.

2.1

ViQi

ViQi is a virtual assistant that helps you manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands. This feature is purpose-built for public safety and is active when you press the assigned ViQi button on the radio, Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or compatible mobile microphone.

NOTICE: This feature is a selling feature.

To perform queries you are required to login to CommandCentral. See Logging In to CommandCentral.

ViQi Virtual Partner

ViQi Virtual Partner helps you to look up information such as license plate, driver's license, and Vehicle ID Number (VIN), and she responds with a result to your query.

Table 1: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries

The following table shows the queries supported by the ViQi Virtual Partner feature and their respective commands. Use the following commands followed by the supported query instructions to initiate ViQi Virtual Partner:

• "Look up..."

• "Check..."

• "Run a..."

Query Examples

License plate "Run a <State> license plate <Alphanumeric String>"

"Check a <State> license plate"

"Look up <State> license plate <Alphanumeric String>"

Driver's license "Run a <State> driver's license <Alphanumeric String>"

"Check the state of <State> driver's license <Alphanumeric String>"

Vehicle Identification Number

"Look up <State> driver's license <Alphanumeric String>"

"Check Vehicle Identification Number <Alphanumeric String>"

"VIN check <Alphanumeric String>"

"Run a VIN"

NOTICE: You can use variations such as <Vehicle Identification Number>, <VIN>, and <Vehicle Number>.

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Using ViQi Virtual Partner

Prerequisites: See ViQi on page 48 for the queries supported by this feature.

Procedure:

1 Press and hold the assigned ViQi button.

2 After you hear a tone, clearly speak your request into the microphone.

3 Release the assigned programmable button and wait for ViQi to respond.

4 Throughout your session, repeat steps step 1 through step 3 when responding to ViQi.

Depending on your query, you can also say the following requests:

• To play the available results, say "Play results".

• To request for more details, say "More details".

• To complete the Virtual Partner session, say "Complete".

2.2

Advanced Call Features

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This chapter explains the operations of the call features available in your radio.

2.2.1

Calling a Phone Not in the List

Procedure:

or to Phon.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Phon.

3 Enter the desired phone number on the keypad.

The display updates as the numbers are entered.

4 Press the button or the PTT button on the keypad microphone to make the call.

5 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.

6 Press or Menu Select button directly below Phon to exit.

2.2.2

Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)

A Selective Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio with privacy.

2.2.2.1

Receiving a Selective Call

When and where to use: When you receive a Selective Call, you hear two alert tones and the LED

lights up solid yellow. The call received icons blinks and the display shows Call received. The speaker unmutes.

Procedure:

1 Hold the microphone 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.

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NOTICE: If you press PTT button before pressing the Menu Select button directly below Call, your conversation is heard by all members of the talk group. If 20 seconds pass before you press the Menu Select button directly below the Call, you are not responding privately to the call just received. Instead, you initiate a Selective Call. See Making a Selective Call on page 50.

2.2.2.2

Making a Selective Call

Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• To access this feature by using a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed Quick Access (One-Touch) Selective Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID. Proceed to step

• or to Call, and press the Menu Select button directly below Call. The display shows the last transmitted or received ID.

2 To select the required ID, perform one of the following actions:

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts to scroll through and select the required ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below List to go to the last number dialed.

• or to the required ID.

• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.

3 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.

4 Press and hold the PTT button to start the Selective Call.

The display shows the ID of the target radio.

5 Release the PTT button to listen.

6 Press to return to the Home screen.

If you do not press button to hang up, your radio remains in Selective Call state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.

2.2.3

Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)

This feature allows you to define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel.

NOTICE: Encryption keys are associated to talkgroups. When talkgroups are associated, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup. See Secure Operations on page

83 for more information.

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2.2.3.1

Selecting a Talkgroup

Procedure:

1 or to Tgrp and press the Menu Select button directly below Tgrp.

The display shows the last Talkgroup that was selected and stored.

2 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to Pset for the preset preprogrammed Talkgroup.

• or to the required Talkgroup.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to save the currently selected Talkgroup and

return to the Home screen.

If the encryption key associated to the new Talkgroup is erased, you hear a momentary key fail tone and the display shows Key fail. If the encryption key that is associated to the new Talkgroup is not allowed, you hear a momentary key fail tone and the display shows Illegal key.

Press to return to the Home screen.

2.2.4

Sending a Status Call

When and where to use: This feature allows you to send data calls to the dispatcher about a

predefined status. Each status can have up to a 14-character name. A maximum of eight status conditions is possible.

NOTICE: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature inactivity timer is enabled. You will hear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the preprogrammed Status button.

•

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

The display shows the last acknowledged status call, or the first status in the list.

2 Perform one of the following actions:

• or to the required status.

• Use the keypad to enter a number corresponding to the location in the status list.

3 Press the PTT button to send the status.

When the dispatcher acknowledges, you hear four tones and the display shows Ack received. The radio returns to normal dispatch operation. If no acknowledgment is received, you hear a low-pitched tone and the display shows No acknowledge.

4 Press

No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is selected. If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds, an alert tone sounds until you press

to return to the Home screen.

or the PTT button.

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2.2.5

Making a Priority Dispatch Calls

If a talkgroup is congested, the Priority Dispatch feature allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup. This talkgroup is called the Priority Talkgroup. Each trunking talkgroup can have its own assigned Priority Talkgroup.Priority Dispatch is not available during Emergency operations. Scan feature is suspended when Priority Dispatch is initiated.

Prerequisites: Dispatch console that supports this feature must be preprogrammed to use this feature. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information on dispatch console supporting this feature.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Priority Dispatch button.

A tone sounds and the radio enters Priority Dispatch mode. The radio exits this mode when the Priority Dispatch Time Out Timer expires.

2 Before the Priority Dispatch Time Out Timer expires, press and hold the PTT button to transmit.

The display shows the Priority Talkgroup alias.

3 Release the PTT button to listen.

The radio exits Priority Dispatch mode, returns to its original talkgroup, and displays the home channel alias.

2.2.6

Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a particular channel where they can communicate with each other. This feature is typically used during special operations.

When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it receives a dynamic regrouping command and automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You hear a gurgle tone and the display shows the name of the dynamically regrouped channel.

When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio automatically returns to the previous zone and channel that you were using.

If you access a zone or channel that has been reserved as a dynamically regrouped mode for other users, you hear an invalid tone.

2.2.6.1

Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)

When and where to use: This feature allows you to notify the dispatcher when you want a new

dynamic regrouping assignment.

Procedure:

Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the preprogrammed Reprogram Request button to send reprogram request to the dispatcher.

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• or to Rpgm then press the Menu Select button directly below Rpgm to send reprogram

request to the dispatcher.

The display shows Reprogram 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 lowpitched alert tone and the display shows No acknowledge. Try again or press

return to the Home screen.

2.2.6.2

to cancel and

Classification of Regrouped Radios

The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into Select Enabled or Select Disabled categories.

Select Enabled

Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel, including the dynamicregrouping channel, once you have selected the dynamic-regrouping position.

Select Disabled

Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped. The radio is forced to remain on the dynamic-regrouping channel.

The Scan and Private Call features are unavailable when your radio is Select Disabled.

2.2.7

Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)

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

works on the condition at least one zone in the radio must be a non-dynamic zone.

This feature provides one or more Dynamic Zones to store frequently used channels be it conventional or trunking. These dynamic channels are saved from pre-existing (non-dynamic) channels in the radio. This saves the time and effort from the regular navigation around the working zones and channels. User can also delete or update the list in the Dynamic Zone.

2.2.7.1

Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Channel

Procedure:

1 or to Zone then press the Menu Select button directly below Zone.

The display shows the Zone screen.

2 or to <# Dynamic Zone Channels>.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Menu Select button below Sel to select.

• Press the Menu Select button below Exit to exit.

If you have selected one of the Dynamic Zone Channels list, the display returns to Home screen with the selected <# Dynamic Zone Channels> shown on the screen.

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If you have selected Exit without selecting any Dynamic Zone Channels list, the display returns to Home screen without any changes.

2.2.7.2

Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from List Selection

Prerequisites: The radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order to perform this operation.

Procedure:

1 or to ZnPr. Press the Menu Select button directly below ZnPr to enter Program Zone

screen.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.

The display shows Search Options screen.

3 or to List Selection. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows Select Zone screen.

4 or to the required zone. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows Select Chan screen.

5 or to the required channel. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows Channel updated.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Exit to return to Home screen.

2.2.7.3

Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic Zone

Prerequisites: The radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order to perform this operation.

Procedure:

or to ZnPr then press the Menu Select button directly below ZnPr to enter Program

Zone screen.

The display shows the dynamic channels list.

2 or to the saved dynamic channel then press the Menu Select button directly below Del.

The display shows Channel deleted screen.

3 Press the Menu Select button below Exit to return to Home screen.

The Home screen shows <Dynamic Zone Channels>. If the channel deleted is the Home channel, the Home screen shows <Zone Name>“Blank”.

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2.3

Contacts

This feature provides “address-book” capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) or ID (number) that you use to initiate a call.

Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to entry alias. Each alias can have up to five IDs of different call types associated with it.

Also, each entry, depending on context (conventional, trunking, or phone), associates with one or more of the following types of calls:

• Phone Call

• Private Call

• Selective Call

• Call Alert

Each entry within Contacts contains the following information:

• Call Alias (Name)

• Call ID (Number)

• Call Type (Icon)

• WACN ID (ASTRO 25 Trunking IDs only)

• System ID

NOTICE: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to add, edit, or delete the contact entries.

Your radio also supports a maximum of 50 call lists. Each list can store up to 100 IDs.

NOTICE: Your radio is preprogrammed with a few contacts per Call Lists. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

2.3.1

Making a Private Call from Contacts

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

Procedure:

1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts.

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to the required subscriber alias.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn and proceed to the next step.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts and proceed to step 6.

4 or to Call and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

5 or to select the call type.

6 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.

7 Press the PTT button to initiate the call.

During the call, the display shows the subscriber alias.

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8 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.

The LED lights up solid red when the PTT button is pressed.

If there is no voice activity for a preprogrammed period of time, the call ends.

If the call reaches the maximum ring time, the call ends.

2.3.2

Adding a New Contact Entry

Procedure:

1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts .

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to [New Contact] and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows Name.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.

4 Use the keypad to enter the name and press the Menu Select button directly below OK once

you have entered the name.

To cancel this operation, press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl to return to the previous screen.

or to [Add Number] and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows Type 1 <Default Type>.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit .

7 or to the required channel and press the Menu Select button directly below OK.

8 or to Number 1 and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit .

The display shows Number 1 and a blinking cursor appears.

9 Use the keypad to enter the number and press the Menu Select button directly below OK once

you have entered the number.

To cancel this operation, press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl to return to the previous screen.

10 Press the Menu Select button directly below Done once you have finished.

The display shows <Entry> Stored, confirming that the contact entry has been added. The radio returns to the main Contacts screen.

2.3.3

Deleting a Contact Entry

Procedure:

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

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to the entry you want to delete and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

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3 or to Del and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows <Entry> confirm del?.

4 Select the Menu Select button directly below Yes to delete the entry, or No to cancel and return

to the main screen of Contacts.

The display shows <Entry> deleted and the radio returns to the main screen of Contacts.

2.3.4

Adding a Contact to a Call List

Procedure:

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

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to the entry you want to add and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

3 or to Add to CallLst or Add to PhonLst and press the Menu Select button directly

below Sel .

4 Perform one of the following actions:

• or until the display shows [Available] and press the Menu Select button directly

below Add to add as a new entry.

• or until the display shows <Entry> and its associated number and press the Menu

Select button directly below Rplc to replace the existing entry.

The display shows <Entry> added, confirming the addition of the contact to the list.

The radio returns to the main display of Contacts.

2.3.5

Methods of Contact Editing in a Call List

This feature allows you to edit contacts in a call list.

2.3.5.1

Editing an Entry Alias

Procedure:

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

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to the entry you want to edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

4 or to the entry alias you wish to change and press the Menu Select button directly below

Edit .

A blinking cursor appears.

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5 Use the keypad to edit the name and press the Menu Select button directly below OK once you

have finished.

The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Done to save your changes and return to the main

screen of Contacts.

2.3.5.2

Editing as Entry ID

Procedure:

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

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to the entry you want to edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

or to the entry ID you wish to change and press the Menu Select button directly below

Edit .

A blinking cursor appears.

5 Use the keypad to edit the number and press the Menu Select button directly below OK once

you have finished.

The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Done to save your changes and return to the main

screen of Contacts.

2.3.5.3

Editing a Call Type

Procedure:

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

The entries are alphabetically sorted.

2 or to the entry you want to edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

4 or to Type and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit .

5 or to choose from the list of call types given and press the Menu Select button directly

below OK .

The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Done to save your changes and return to the main

screen of Contacts.

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2.4

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

• Multi-System Talkgroup Scan

• Voting Scan List

A maximum of 200 Scan Lists can be programmed in your radio. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.

2.4.1

Intelligent Priority Scan

Intelligent Priority Scan feature allows you to add or delete conventional channels and trunking talkgroups from multiple system into the priority scan lists.

You can add or delete priority scan list members and assign priorities using the preprogrammed Scan

List Programming button. Radio displays the priority level of the scanned member.

NOTICE: Priority-One channel and Priority-Two channel member may belong to different

Talkgroup Scan systems.

When the radio locks onto a channel in the Intelligent Priority Scan list, radio scans for higher priority member within the same Trunking or Conventional system.

2.4.2

Viewing a Scan List

Procedure:

1 or to ScnL and press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL .

2 or to view the members on the list.

3 Press to exit the current display and return to the Home screen.

2.4.3

Editing the Scan List

When and where to use: This feature allows you to change scan list members and priorities.

Procedure:

1 or to ScnL and press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL .

The display shows the lists that can be changed.

2 or to the entry you want to edit.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to add and/or change the priority of the

currently displayed channel in the scan list.

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• Press the Menu Select button directly below Del to delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Rcl to view the next member of the scan list.

4 Perform one of the following actions to select another channel that needs to be added or deleted

then repeat step 3. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

• or to the desired channel.

• Use the keypad to enter the desired channel name.

• Use the Mode Rocker to select the channel.

5 Press to exit scan list programming and return to the Home screen.

See Viewing and Changing the Priority Status on page 60 for more information on how to add and/or change the priority of the currently displayed channel in the scan list.

2.4.4

Changing the Scan List Status

Procedure:

1 Long press the preprogrammed Scan side button.

2 or to the member you want to edit.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Select button once to add the currently displayed channel to the scan list.

• Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status icon of the currently displayed channel.

4 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to select more list members whose scan status you want to change.

• Use the Mode Rocker to select another scan list member.

5 Press to exit scan list programming and return to the Home screen.

2.4.5

Viewing and Changing the Priority Status

Procedure:

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 between 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-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 non-priority channels.

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• 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.

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

2.5

Scan

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

2.5.1

Turning Scan On or Off

Procedure:

Perform one of the following actions.

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

• or to Scan and 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.

2.5.2

Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Channels Only)

When and where to use: You can still receive fleetwide, system-wide, dynamic regrouping, incoming

telephone interconnect, and Private Conversation/Call Alert calls while scanning for activity. You may respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected channel. However, when scanning different channels while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed.

Procedure:

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

The brief Monitor on display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code.

2.5.3

Transmitting While the Scan is On

This feature allows the user to transmit using radio programmed for talkback scan and non-talkback scan.

2.5.3.1

Transmitting Using Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan

Procedure:

Press the PTT button to transmit on the channel indicated by the display.

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The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time after you release the PTT button, allowing the other party to respond. If the other party responds within the hang time, scanning does not resume until the full hang time expires after they have finished speaking, allowing the conversation to be completed.

To transmit on the selected channel if another channel is active, first turn scan off by pressing the Menu Select button below Scan momentarily.

2.5.3.2

Transmitting Using Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan

Procedure:

Press the PTT button at any time to transmit on the selected channel or fixed channel.

To make a Call Alert page, or Private Conversation call while scanning, press either the Menu Select button directly below page or call. The call is entered on the selected channel and

scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing below either page or call.

2.5.4

or pressing the Menu Select button

Deleting a Nuisance Channel

When and where to use:

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

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

Procedure:

When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, or to Nuis and press the Menu Select button directly below Nuis.

The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list.

2.5.5

Restoring a Nuisance Channel

Procedure:

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

• Stop and restart a scan.

• Mode change to another channel and back to the original channel.

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

Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system administrator.

2.5.6

Changing Priorities Status While Scan is On

When and where to use:

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.

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This change remains in effect until scan is turned off. Scan then reverts to the preprogrammed (original) setting.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below DYNP to change the priority of a non-priority

channel in the scan list to Priority-Two.

2 Press momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning.

2.5.7

Restoring Priorities in a Scan List

Procedure:

To restore the original channel priorities in a scan list, perform one of the following actions:

• Turn scan off, and then on.

• Change channels.

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

2.5.8

Using the Hang Up Box (HUB)

Procedure:

1 To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box

(HUB).

You are allowed to use the control head while scan is suspended. However, Priority Member scanning is not suspended. This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types. Scan is resumed once the control head is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed.

NOTICE: Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only when the Scan List, Designated Tx Member field is set to “Talkback” in the radio programming. Otherwise,

all scan mode operation is suspended.

2.6

Call Alert Paging

This feature allows your radio to work like a pager.

If other users are away from their radios or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can send them an individual call alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system.

Depending on how your radio is programmed, if there is no answer after the maximum ring time or when you press the PTT button for an Enhanced Private Call, the radio automatically sends a call alert page.

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

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2.6.1

Receiving a Call Alert Page

When and where to use: When you receive a Call Alert page, you hear four repeating alert tones and

the LED blinks green. If Call Alert Tone Auto Reset is enabled, you hear one alert tone and the LED blinks green. The call received icons blinks and the display shows Page received.

Procedure:

Press the PTT button to answer or press any button to clear the Call Alert page.

See Making a Talkgroup Call on page 44 or Making a Private Call (Trunking Only) on page 45 for more information on returning the call.

2.6.2

Sending a Call Alert Page

When and where to use:

Do one of the following to send a call alert page:

NOTICE: If the feature inactivity timer is enabled, your radio automatically exits the feature when your radio is left idle long enough for the time to expire. You hear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.

Procedure:

• Sending a call alert page using the preprogrammed Quick Access (One-Touch) Call Alert Paging button:

a. Press the preprogrammed Quick Access (One-Touch) Call Alert Paging button to send a

page to the preprogrammed ID.

The display shows Paging...<Number> or <Alias>.

If the call alert page is sent successfully, you hear four high-pitched tones and the display shows Ack received. The radio returns to the Home screen.

If the call alert page is not acknowledged, you hear a low tone and the display shows No acknowledge. Press the Menu Select button directly below OK to return to the main screen for Contacts.

• Sending a call alert page using the radio menu Page :

or to Page .

b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Page .

c. or to select the required ID.

d. Press the PTT button to send the page.

The display shows Paging...<Number> or <Alias>.

If the call alert page is sent successfully, you hear four high-pitched tones and the display shows Ack received. The radio returns to the Home screen.

If the call alert page is not acknowledged, you hear a low tone and the display shows No acknowledge. Press the Menu Select button directly below OK to return to the main screen of Contacts.

• Sending a call alert page using the radio menu Call :

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a. or to Call .

b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Call .

or to select the alias or ID, and press the PTT button to initiate the call.

If the target radio does not respond after a preprogrammed period of time, the display shows Send page?.

d. To send the call alert page, press the Menu Select button directly below Yes . To exit the

screen without sending the call alert page, press the Menu Select button directly below No .

The display shows Paging...<Alias>. If the call alert page is sent successfully, you hear four high-pitched tones and the display shows Ack received. The radio returns to the Home screen.

If the call alert page is not acknowledged, you hear a low tone and the display shows No acknowledge. Press the Menu Select button directly below OK to return to the main screen of Contacts.

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Prerequisites: Make sure you are in Home mode where the default zone and mode are being displayed.

When and where to use: You can enable and disable voice transmission, if needed.

Procedure:

or to scroll to the VMut and press the Menu Select button directly below VMut.

Voice mute is activated.

2 To turn the feature off, press the Menu Select button directly below VMut or the VMut

preprogrammed button again.

Pressing the Menu Select button directly below VMut or the VMut programmed button momentarily toggles between Voice mute on and Voice mute off. Voice mute on shown on the display indicates that the radio is muted to all conventional dispatch calls and affiliated trunking group calls.

2.7

Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 Digital Trunking and Conventional)

This feature allows the user to broadcast a series of distinct, recognizable tones before a voice transmission from the dispatcher or a radio.

The broadcasting dispatcher or radio user can select this alert tone transmission to be sent to an individual Talkgroup or over the entire system. Specific tone or series of tones are pre-programmed into the radios to allow the dispatcher or supervisor to select a list of tones to broadcast before they make their voice transmission. Each tone is distinctive to indicate different situation or different broadcaster. The transmitting radio also plays back the tones for the broadcaster to listen.

NOTICE: The receiving radios must be configured with the Quick Call II tone in order for the radio to sound the selected tone and also to sound a preconfigured alert tone after the selected tone has sound.

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2.7.1

Initiating a Quick Call II Transmission

Prerequisites: The broadcasting or transmitting radio must be pre-programmed to see the tone in the

Quick Call II tone list. The receiving radio must also be pre-programmed to decode the tone to broadcast.

Procedure:

1 or to QCII, and press the Menu Select button directly below QCII.

2 or to select the tone to broadcast.

3 Press the PTT to broadcast the selected tone, or press and hold the PTT to broadcast the

selected tone and transmit with your vocal transmission.

You hear the radio sounds the selected tone. You can begin your call after the tone ends.

4 Release PTT to listen.

2.8

Emergency Operation

The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. If the 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

• Special Considerations for Emergencies

Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information on the programming of this feature.

Only one of the Emergency modes can be assigned to the preprogrammed Emergency button or the

Emergency footswitch.

2.8.1

Exiting Emergency

The dispatch console that supports this feature can be programmed to clear the emergency state of the radio. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information on dispatch console supporting this feature.

Procedure:

To exit emergency, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second.

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2.8.2

Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only)

Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios. The dispatch console must be preprogrammed to use this feature. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information on dispatch console supporting this feature.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

If… Then…

If the emergency mode is initiated by other radios,

If the emergency mode is initiated by the Supervisor,

NOTICE: The following buttons combinations are supported:

• Radio Programmable Button (Purple) and Emergency button.

• Radio Programmable Button (Purple) and accessory Orange button.

• Accessory 1-Dot Button and radio Emergency button.

• Accessory 1-Dot Button and accessory Orange button.

2.8.3

press and hold the Programmable Button (Purple) button and press the Emergency button.

Perform one of the following actions.

• Press and hold the Emergency button.

• Press and hold the Programmable Button (Purple) and press the Emergency button.

• Wait for console to clear emergency.

Sending an Emergency Alarm

When and where to use: This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the

radio sending the emergency, to the dispatcher.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

A tone sounds and the display alternates Emergency and the home display. A dispatcher acknowledgment Ack received display follows. For trunking system, the radio also sounds a high-pitched tone that indicates the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.

2 Press and hold the EMERGENCY button or the PTT button to return to normal operation.

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2.8.4

Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

When and where to use: This feature gives your radio priority access to a talkgroup.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• A tone sounds and the display alternates Emergency and the home display.

• 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 microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.0 to 2.5 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.

2.8.5

Sending An Emergency Call With Hot Mic (Trunking Only)

This feature allows you to send an Emergency Call with hot mic to a group of radios.

When and where to use:

Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation.

Your radio microphone is automatically activated, allowing you to communicate with the group of radios without pressing the PTT button. This activated microphone state is also known as hot mic. The hot mic applies to the first voice transmission from your radio during the Emergency call. For subsequent transmissions in the same Emergency call, you must press the PTT button.

Follow the procedure to send Emergency Call with hot mic on your radio.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• The display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. A tone sounds and the LED blinks red momentarily.

• A tone sounds 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 The microphone remains active for the hot mic time specified in the radio's codeplug

programming.

4 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button.

2.8.6

Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call

When and where to use:

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This feature gives your radio priority access on a channel for conventional system, and to a talkgroup for trunking system.

If the radio has both emergency call and alarm features enabled, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

The display alternates Emergency and the home display. A high-pitched tone sounds, indicating that the trunked system central controller has received the alarm. A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) follows, accompanied by an Ack received display.

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 off the radio also cancels the emergency state.

2.8.7

Sending An Emergency Alarm and Call with Hot Mic

This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm and Call with hot mic to a group of radios.

When and where to use: Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation. Follow the procedure to send Emergency Alarms and Call with hot mic on your radio.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

If successful, the display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. A tone sounds 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 acknowledgment. The display shows Ack received.

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

If unsuccessful, a tone sounds 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 The microphone remains active for the hot mic time specified in your radio's codeplug

programming.

4 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button.

Turning off the radio also cancels the emergency state.

2.8.8

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm

When and where to use: This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm to the system without

triggering any audio or visual indicators.

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This activated microphone state is also known as “hot mic”.

NOTICE: If you press the PTT button during hot mic, and continue to press it after the hot mic duration expires, the radio continues to transmit until you release the PTT button.

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

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 Press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds to exit the silent alarm mode.

If silent emergency alarm is used with emergency call, pressing the PTT button exits the silent mode and initiates the emergency call.

2.8.9

Special Considerations for Emergencies

The following scenarios apply during Emergency mode:

Table 2: Emergency Operations Scenarios

If... Then...

If you press the Emergency button while in a channel that has no Emergency capability,

If you change to a channel/mode with Emergency capability while in Emergency operation,

If you change to a channel/mode with no Emergency capability while in Emergency operation,

If the radio is out-of-range of the system or the emergency alarm is not acknowledged,

2.8.10

a low-pitched tone sounds.

the Emergency Alarm and/or Emergency Call continues on the new channel/mode.

the following occurs:

• The display shows No emergency.

• A continuous low-pitched tone sounds until you select a valid Emergency channel/mode or until you disable the Emergency operation.

a tone sounds and the display shows No ac- knowledge.

Impact Detection

This feature activates Emergency mode when the radio detects a force of gravity impact or orientation changes on the vehicle in the event of a vehicle crash or rollover. This feature also sends out the location-based information if the GPS feature is enabled.

The radio automatically activates Impact Detected condition when the impact event meets or exceeds a predefined threshold. The radio must stay in this condition for a preprogrammed amount of time before the Emergency Alarm or Call is activated.

In the event of hardware failure or malfunction, the radio alternatively displays Impact HW and Error and a tone sounds when the radio power-up. Any button press of the radio or accessory except the programmed button for volume and backlighting functionality ceases the error message and sound.

The following scenarios affect the Emergency feature activation:

• Pressing a preprogrammed Emergency button cancels the Impact Detection sequence and enters the Emergency mode.

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• Pressing the PTT button does not suspend the Impact Detection sequence.

• Pressing the PTT button, the Clr menu button, or the preprogrammed Clear button when the radio

displays the Impact Detected display alert, exits the Impact Detected condition.

2.8.10.1

Detecting Impact

Procedure:

1 Radio detects the impact on the vehicle and the impact event meets or exceeds the predefined

threshold.

One of the following scenarios occur:

• Radio enters Impact Detected condition. Radio sounds alert tone and displays Impact on the screen, and Post-Alert Timer is initiated.

Impact Detected condition continues for the time duration defined in the Post-Alert Timer field. When the timer expires, radio enters into Emergency mode. Radio displays Emergency on the screen.

• Radio enters Emergency mode immediately and displays Emergency on the screen.

NOTICE:

If the radio is programmed with Silent Emergency, the radio inhibits the alert tone and visual alert associated with the emergency feature.

If the radio is programmed in Surveillance Mode, the radio inhibits all tones and lights on the radio.

2 Press the preprogrammed Clr menu button or the preprogrammed Clear button to exit the

Impact Detected condition.

2.8.10.2

Post-Alert Timer

This timer sets the amount of time the radio needs to remain in the Impact Detected condition before radio enters into Emergency mode. When the Post-Alert Timer is initiated, the radio sounds alert tone and displays Impact on the screen.

2.8.10.3

Triggering Emergency

Emergency Alarm or call is triggered when you do not clear the Impact Detected condition and when the Post-Alert Timer comes to an end. The radio sends emergency message to units within the same Talkgroup. If GPS is enabled, the radio sends GPS coordinates to dispatcher.

2.8.10.4

Exiting Impact Detected Condition

When and where to use: If there is false alarm or you do not want to enter into Emergency mode, you

can exit the Impact Detected condition and prevent emergency from going off with the following operation.

Procedure:

Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the preprogrammed Clear button to exit.

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• Press the Menu Select button below Clr to exit.

2.8.10.5

Re-Initiating Impact Detection Sequence

Radio must first exit Emergency mode to re-initiate the Impact Detected sequence.

Radio must return to the normal operations before the next impact can be detected. Refer to Exiting

Impact Detected Condition on page 71 to exit the Impact Detected condition.

2.9

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

The ARS for the radio consists of two modes:

• ARS Server Mode (default mode)

• ARS Non-server Mode

2.9.1

Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode

When and where to use:

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.

Procedure:

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

a. Press and hold

b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan .

The display shows the current zone is not blinking, and the channel is blinking.

c. or or rotate the Mode Rocker to the desired channel.

One of the following scenarios occur:

• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the User Login Indicator icon, the zone, and ARS server channel.

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

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

or to Chan .

d. Press to confirm the displayed zone and channel.

• Selecting the ARS mode using the Mode Rocker :

a. After the zone you want is displayed, toggle until the display shows the required channel.

The display shows the current zone is not blinking, and the channel is blinking.

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b. or or rotate the Mode Rocker to the desired channel.

One of the following scenarios occur:

• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the User Login Indicator icon, the zone, and ARS

server channel.

• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display shows the User Login Indicator icon, the zone, and

ARS non-server channel.

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

Repeat this step.

c. Press to confirm the displayed zone and channel.

2.9.2

User Login Feature

This feature allows you as the user to be associated with the radio. With this association, every data application (Example: Text Messaging Service) takes on a friendly username.

You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message.

NOTICE: Valid characters for a username entry are capital letters (A–Z), small letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), symbols (*, #, -, /), and the space character. The maximum length for a username is eight characters. Usernames are not case sensitive in server mode but are case sensitive in non-server mode.

A predefined username may sometimes be invalid because the programming software that is used to set predefined usernames allows you to set usernames comprising of eight characters or more.

2.9.2.1

Logging In as a User

Procedure:

1 or to User and press the Menu Select button directly below User.

The display shows the User Login screen.

2 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to [ID Entry] and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit to enter ID. A blinking cursor appears on the screen. Use the keypad to type or edit a user name. Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok to submit.

or to scroll through the list of predefined user names. Press the Menu Select button

• directly below Sel to select the predefined user name.

• Press and hold or to scroll through the list of predefined user names at a fast scroll rate. Press the Menu Select button directly below Logn to select the predefined user name.

If the selected predefined username has more than eight (8) characters, or an invalid character in it, the display momentary shows Invalid ID.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below PIN.

A blinking cursor appears beside PIN.

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4 Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) number.

The maximum PIN length is 4 digits. The PIN number will appear as asterisks.

5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Logn.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the User Login Indicator icon, the ID, and In progress, with Cncl .

• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display shows the User Login Indicator icon, the ID, and Logged in, with Logt and Exit.

• In non-ARS enabled mode, the display shows Offline, with Logt and Exit.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• If the user name is invalid, login fails and the user login failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display also shows momentary Login failed.

• If the PIN is invalid, login fails and the user login failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display also shows momentary Login failed.

• Wait for the logged in confirmation screen. If the login process is successful, the display shows the successful user login indicator (IP indicator) icon and Logged in, with Logt and Exit.

NOTICE: To cancel the login process and return to the initial user login screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl.

2.9.2.2

Logging Out

Prerequisites: Once the data application registration is completed, you can log out.

When and where to use:

NOTICE: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent

folder. The next user is able to access the Inbox, Draft, and Sent messages if private data is not deleted.

Procedure:

1 or to Logt and press the Menu Select button directly below Logt.

The display shows the User Login Indicator icon and Clear private data?.

2 Perform one of the following actions:

• Select Yes to clear all your private data. The display shows momentary Private data cleared.

• Select No to keep your private data.

2.10

Text Messaging Service (TMS)

This features allows you to quickly send and receive messages and run database queries directly from your radios. The maximum length of characters for a text message is 200.

The types of text messages available:

• A new text message (free form message).

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• A predefined message (quick text message).

• An edited quick text message.

The main menu consists of the following options:

• Inbox

• Compose

• Drafts

• Sent

NOTICE: See Status Icons on page 32 for more information on the TMS icons and TMS Menu

Options on page 35 for more information on each menu option.

2.10.1

Accessing the Messaging Features

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the

TMS feature screen.

• Press and hold the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to

access the Inbox.

• Follow the procedure described next to access this feature using the radio menu.

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2 or to TMS.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.

or to scroll through the main menu options.

NOTICE: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle and the timer expires. You will hear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit. Press the Menu Select button directly below Back at any time to return to the previous screen.

2.10.2

Composing and Sending a New Text Message

When and where to use:

During the uppercase and lowercase mode, multi-tapping the keys only scrolls through the letters. For example, A->B->C, a->b->c.

During the numeric mode, except for Subsequent presses of the same key inserts the same digit to the text message (no multi-tap).

Procedure:

or to TMS.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.

, pressing the keypad only enters the numeric digits.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Comp to see the compose options.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below New to compose a new message.

A blinking cursor appears on the Compose screen.

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5 Use the keypad to type or edit your message.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn once the message is composed.

7 or to Send and press the Menu Select button directly below Send .

8 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to scroll through the address list and select the required address.

• or to [Other Recpnt] and press the Menu Select button below Edit. When a blinking cursor appears in the Enter Address screen, use the keypad to type the address entry.

9 Press the Menu Select button directly below Send or press the PTT button to send the

message.

The display shows the Send Message screen and Sending msg.

If the message is sent, you hear a tone and the display shows Msg sent.

If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone, the display shows Send failed and returns to the main TMS screen.

NOTICE: You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message. See

Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message on page 77 for more

information. You can also select the Drft option to save your message in the Drafts folder to send it at a later time. See Accessing the Drafts Folder on page 81 for more information.

2.10.3

Sending a Quick Text Message

When and where to use:

Quick Text messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently.

Each Quick Text message has a maximum length of 50 characters.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions:

• To access this feature using the preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed Quick Text button and proceed to step 4.

• To access this feature using the menu, proceed to the next step.

2 or to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature

screen.

3 Perform one of the following actions:

• or to Comp and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Exit to return to the Home screen.

4 or to List.

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5 or to scroll through the list of messages and press the Menu Select button directly below

Sel to select the required message.

The message appears on the Compose screen, with a blinking cursor at the end of it. Use the keypad to edit the message, if required.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

7 or to Send and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

8 Perform one of the following actions to send the message:

• or to scroll through the address list and select the required address. The message is

sent after the address is selected.

• or to [Other Recpnt] and press the Menu Select button below Edit. When a

blinking cursor appears on the Enter Address screen. Use the keypad to type the address entry. Proceed to step 10 to send the message.

9 or to scroll through the address list and select the required address.

The message is sent after the address is selected.

10 Press the Menu Select button directly below Send or press the PTT button to send the

message.

The display shows the Send Message screen and Sending msg.

If the message is sent, you hear a tone and the display shows Msg sent.

If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone, the display shows Send failed and returns to the main TMS screen.

NOTICE: You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message. See

Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message on page 77 for more

information.

2.10.4

Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message

Before sending your message, you can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message.

2.10.4.1

Appending a Priority Status to a Text Message

Prerequisites: Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

See Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 75 for more information.

When and where to use:

NOTICE: The Priority Status icon on a message does not imply that the message gets higher

priority over the other messages when it is being transmitted. It is just an indication that can be embedded into a message to let the receiver know that the message is important.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

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2 or to Impt and press the Menu Select button directly below Impt to indicate the message

as important.

The priority status icon appears beside the normal message icon on the label bar.

2.10.4.2

Removing a Priority Status from a Text Message

Prerequisites: Ensure there is an outgoing message composed to allow you to perform this

procedure. See Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 75 for more information.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

2 or to Impt and press the Menu Select button directly below Impt to remove the priority

status icon.

The display shows the normal message icon on the label bar.

2.10.4.3

Appending a Request Reply to a Text Message

Prerequisites: Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

See Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 75 for more information

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

or to RqRp and press the Menu Select button directly below RqRp to request for a reply.

The request reply icon appears beside the normal message icon on the label bar.

2.10.4.4

Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message

Prerequisites: Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

See Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 75 for more information.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

or to RqRp and press the Menu Select button directly below RqRp to remove the reply

status icon.

The display shows the normal message icon on the label bar.

2.10.4.5

Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message

Prerequisites: Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

See Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 75 for more information.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

2 or to Impt and press the Menu Select button directly below Impt to indicate the message

as important.

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3 or to RqRp and press the Menu Select button directly below RqRp to request for a reply.

The priority status and request reply icons appear beside the normal message icon on the label bar.

2.10.4.6

Removing a Priority Status and a Reply Request from a Text Message

Prerequisites: Ensure that a outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

See Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 75 for more information.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

or to Impt and press the Menu Select button directly below Impt to remove the priority

status icon.

3 or to RqRp and press the Menu Select button directly below RqRp to remove the reply

status icon.

The display shows the normal message icon on the label bar.

2.10.4.7

Receiving a Text Message

When and where to use:

NOTICE: When you receive a message that is flagged with the Request Reply icon, you must

manually respond to the sender that you have received the message. The system will not automatically send a notification to acknowledge that the message was received.

Procedure:

Do one of the following to receive a text message. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

• Receiving a text message using the Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button:

When you receive a message, press and hold the preprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button to access the Inbox.

• Receiving a text message using the radio menu:

When the new message icon appears and the display shows momentary New msg, press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the Inbox.

The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the sender of the latest received message on top.

2.10.4.8

Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox

When and where to use: The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages.

NOTICE:

or to read the message if the content fills more than one screen.

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the preprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button to access the

TMS feature screen.

or to Inbx and press the Menu Select button below Sel .

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• Press and hold the preprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button to access the Inbox.

• or to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen. or to Inbx and press the Menu Select button below Sel .

The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the sender of the latest received message on top.

or to the required aliases or ID and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the

message.

While on the view message screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Rply , Del , or Back to access the option.

• Select Rply to reply the message.

• Select Del to delete the message.

• Select Back to return to the previous screen.

NOTICE: The icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the status of the message. See Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators on page 34 for more information.

2.10.4.9

Replying to a Received Text Message

When and where to use:

NOTICE: The original date and time stamp, address, and message content is automatically

appended to the reply message.

Procedure:

1 or to the required aliases or ID and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the

message.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Rply to reply to a message.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to New and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

• or to List and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel for a predefined message.

• or to scroll through the list of predefined messages and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to select the required message.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• A blinking cursor appears on the Compose screen.

• The predefined message appears on the Compose screen, with a blinking cursor at the end of it.

4 Use the keypad to type or edit your message.

5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn once you have completed the message.

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6 or to Send and press the Menu Select button directly below Send to send the message.

The display shows the Send Message screen and Sending msg.

NOTICE:

Press the Menu Select button directly below Back at any time to return to the previous screen.

You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message. See Priority Status

and Request Reply of a New Text Message on page 77 for more information.

2.10.4.10

Accessing the Drafts Folder

When and where to use: This folder stores the messages that were saved previously. The Drafts

folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest draft in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in.

Procedure:

1 or to TMS.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.

3 or to Drft and press the Menu Select button below Drft.

The display shows a list of drafts, with the latest text message drafted on top.

4 or to the required text message and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the

message.

• Select Edit to edit the message before sending it.

• Select Del to delete the message.

• Select Back to return to the previous screen.

2.10.4.11

Sent Text Messages

Once a message is sent to another radio, it is saved in the Sent folder. The most recent sent text message is always added to the top of the Sent list.

The Sent folder is capable of storing a maximum of 10 messages. The oldest message in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in.

2.10.4.11.1

Viewing a Sent Text Message

Procedure:

1 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the preprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button to access the

TMS feature screen.

• or to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS

feature screen.

2 or to Sent and press the Menu Select button below Sent.

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The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the recipient of latest sent message on top.

or to the required aliases or ID and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the

message.

While on the view message screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Optn , Del , or Back to access the option.

• Select Optn to configure the message settings.

• Select Del to delete the message.

• Select Back to return to the previous screen.

NOTICE: The icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the status of the message. See Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators on page 34 for more information.

2.10.4.11.2

Sending a Sent Text Message

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn while viewing the message.

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

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to scroll through the address list and select the required address.

•

or to [Other Recpnt] and press the Menu Select button below Edit. When a blinking cursor appears in the Enter Address screen, use the keypad to type the address entry.

4 Press the Menu Select button below Send or the PTT button to send the message.

The display shows the Send Message screen and Sending msg.

NOTICE: Press the Menu Select button directly below Back at any time to return to the previous screen. You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message. See Priority

Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message on page 77 for more information.

2.10.4.12

Deleting Text Messages

Procedure:

1 From the Inbox, Draft, or Sent screen, or to scroll through the messages.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Del to view the delete options.

3 Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Curr to delete the current message.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below All to delete all the messages.

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2.11

Secure Operations

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

By default, the radio automatically enters the encrypted environment without having to manually select or clear the secure transmission.

2.11.1

Enabling Secure Transmission

Procedure:

1 or to Sec and press the Menu Select button directly below Sec.

The display shows

2 Monitor the mode to be sure it is not in use.

3 Press PTT button to transmit.

NOTICE: If the selected channel is preprogrammed for clear-only operation – when you

press the PTT button, an invalid mode tone sounds and the display shows Clear TX only. The radio does not transmit until you disable the secure mode.

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

2.11.2

and the current key if multi-key has been enabled.

Accessing the Secure Feature

Procedure:

1 or to Sec.

2 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below Sec to display Secure feature screen.

The display shows the Secure screen.

2.11.3

Managing Encryption

This chapter explains the encryption feature on your radio.

2.11.3.1

Loading Encryption Keys

Prerequisites:

• Refer to the Key Variable Loader (KVL) manual for equipment connections and setup.

Procedure:

1 Attach the KVL to your radio.

The display shows Keyloading and all other radio functions, except for power down, backlight, and volume, are locked out.

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NOTICE:

If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the ASTRO profile name is displayed below Keyloading.

2 Press Target → Load.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• For single key, select Key.

• For multikey, select Group.

4 Select the required keys and press Load on the KVL.

The KVL indicates that keyload is successful.

2.11.3.2

Multikey Feature

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

There are two types of encryption keys:

Conventional Multikey

The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through CPS. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key erasure. If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups.

Trunked Multikey

If the radio is used for both conventional and trunked applications, strap the encryption keys for trunking on a per-talkgroup or announcement-group basis. In addition, a different key can be strapped to other features, such as dynamic regrouping, failsoft, or emergency talkgroup. You can have operator-selectable key erasure.

2.11.3.3

Selecting Encryption Keys

Procedure:

or to Key.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Key.

The display shows the last user-selected and stored encryption key, and the available menu selections. If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the list of keys displayed is only for the current secure profile of the selected channel.

or to scroll through the encryption keys or use the keypad to enter the number of the

desired key.

4 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to save the newly selected key and return to the Home screen.

• Press , the PTT button, or the Menu Select button directly below Exit.

NOTICE: When the selected key is erased, you hear a momentary keyfail tone and the display shows Key fail. When the selected key is not allowed, you hear a momentary illegal key tone and the display shows Illegal key.

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2.11.3.4

Selecting Keysets

When and where to use: This feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption

keys from among the available keys stored in the radio. For example, you could have a group of three keys structured to one keyset, and another group of three different keys structured to another keyset; by changing keysets, you would automatically switch from one set of keys to the other.

Every channel to which one of the original keys was tied now has the equivalent new key instead.

Procedure:

1 or to KSet and press the Menu Select button directly below KSet.

The display shows the last user-selected and stored keyset, and the available keyset menu selections. If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the displayed keysets are only for the current secure profile of the selected channel.

2 or to scroll through the keysets or use the keypad to enter the number of the desired

keyset.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to save the newly selected keyset.

The radio exits keyset selection and returns to the Home screen.

NOTICE: Press , the PTT button, or the Exit menu selection to exit this menu at any time without changing the keyset selection.

2.11.3.5

Erasing Encryption Keys

Do one of the following to erase the selected encryption keys. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the keys erased are only for the current secure profile of the selected channel. The erase all menu operates as configured by the dealer or system administrator. Erasing all keys using the Top (Orange) button and the Top Side (Select) button erases all keys in all keylists in the radio.

Procedure:

• Erasing the selected encryption keys using the radio menu:

a. or to Eras and press the Menu Select button directly below Eras.

The display shows the last user-selected and stored encryption key, and the available menu selections.

b. or to the desired encryption key or use the keypad to enter the number of the desired

key.

c. Press the Menu Select button directly below All to delete all keys, or press the Menu

Select button directly below Sngl to delete current shown key.

You can abort this screen and return to Home screen by pressing the Menu Select button directly below Abrt.

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2.11.3.6

Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey

If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the rekey request is only for the current selected secure profile.

Prerequisites: Ensure that the Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) or Unique Shadow Key (USK) is loaded into the radio with the Key Variable Loader (KVL) before the rekey request can be sent. Refer to your local key management supervisor for more information.

Procedure:

or to Reky.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Reky.

3 Perform one of the following actions:

• Press the PTT button to send the rekey request.

• Press the PTT button again, or the or Emergency button, to exit the feature and transmit in normal mode.

If the rekey operation fails, you hear a bad-key tone and the display shows Rekey fail.

NOTICE: The rekey operation failure indicates that your radio does not contain the UKEK or USK.

2.11.3.7

MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying Page (Conventional Only)

This feature allows you to view or define MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) features. It is applied only when operating in secure encrypted mode. In addition to Rekey Requests, OTAR transmissions include Delayed Acknowledgments, and Power-up Acknowledgments.

Some of the selected options require configuration at the Key Management Controller (KMC) site to work properly.

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

2.11.3.8

Infinite UKEK Retention

This feature enables Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) to be permanently stored in the radio even when all the encryption keys are erased. Without this UKEK key, the radio cannot be rekeyed over the air. The Infinite UKEK Retention settings can be different for each secure profile.

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

2.11.3.9

Hear Clear

NOTICE: 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.

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Companding

Reduces the channel noise, such as 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 signal at transmitting radio.

Expander

Expands the speech while the noise flow remains the same at receiving radio.

Random FM Noise Canceller (Flutter Fighter)

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

The Random FM Noise Canceller operates only in receive mode.

2.12

Radio Lock

This feature requires you to enter a password to unlock the radio when it powers on. The default password is 0123456789.

Your service provider determines the following requirements:

• Number of characters for a password (maximum 10 characters)

• Number of attempts for password entry

If you are prompted to change the password, enter a new password as reusing the default password is not allowed.

If you exhaust all attempts at entering the correct password, the radio is deadlocked. Restart the radio to start over.

NOTICE:

Depending on the configuration, the radio might carry over the number of attempts remaining even after a power cycle. If you exhaust all attempts in this configuration, the following occurs:

• The radio remains inhibited

• All encryptions and secure keys are erased

2.12.1

Enabling or Disabling Radio Lock (Secure Radios Only)

Procedure:

1 or to LogF.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below LogF.

One of the following results occur:

• The display shows Pswd enabled, indicating that the radio lock feature is enabled.

• The display shows Pswd disabled, indicating that the radio lock feature is disabled.

2.12.2

Changing the Radio Lock Password

Procedure:

or to Pswd.

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2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd.

The display shows Change Password screen.

3 or to Unlock Pswd.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

5 Enter the old password.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

7 Enter the new password.

8 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

9 Re-enter the new password.

10 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

The password is updated.

If the two passwords do not match, repeat step 5 through step 10.

NOTICE: If you enter three incorrect old passwords, the radio exits the password feature. You cannot access this feature again until you turn the radio off and on.

2.12.3

Changing the Tactical Inhibit Password

The Tactical Inhibit Password is required for the Radio Stun and Radio Kill features. You can set up to eight characters for this password.

Procedure:

1 or to Pswd.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd.

The display shows Change Password screen.

3 or to Tactical Inh Encode Pswd.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

5 Enter the old password.

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

7 Enter the new password.

8 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

9 Re-enter the new password.

10 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

The password is updated.

If the two passwords do not match, repeat step 5 through step 10.

NOTICE: If you enter three incorrect passwords, the radio exits the password feature. You cannot access this feature again until you turn the radio off and on.

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2.13

Radio Stun and Kill

This chapter explains the radio stun and kill features.

2.13.1

Radio Stun

This feature allows you to stun another radio by sending an over the air command using the menu on your radio. This feature prevents an unauthorized user from using the radio. Once the radio is stunned, a password is required to re-activate the stunned radio.

2.13.1.1

Using Radio Stun

Procedure:

or to Stun.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Stun.

The display shows Enter Password.

3 Use the keypad to enter your Tactical Inhibit Encode Password.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

The display shows radio Contact IDs.

5 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to the required ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below LNum to go to the last number dialed.

• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Send to initiate command.

If the receiving radio received the command, your radio display shows Ack received.

If the receiving radio does not have encryption key to decrypt the received encrypted command, your radio display shows Dec fail.

If the receiving radio is powered off or already killed, your radio display shows No Ack.

Once the receiving radio received the command, its screen locked and request for password.

NOTICE: To un-stun a radio, follow the procedure in Unlocking Your Radio.

2.13.2

Radio Kill

This feature allows you to render your radio or another radio inoperable if the radio is misplaced or lost. When a radio is killed, the display turns blank and all functions of the radio are not usable.

The killed radio can only be recovered from KILL with a special device. Consult an authorized and qualified technician for details.

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2.13.2.1

Using Remote Kill to Kill Another Radio

When and where to use: Remote Kill allows you to render another radio inoperable by sending an

over the air command using the menu on your radio.

Procedure:

1 or to Kill.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Kill.

The display shows Enter Password.

3 Use the keypad to enter your Tactical Inhibit Encode Password.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK .

The display shows the radio Contact IDs.

5 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to the required ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below LNum to go to the last number dialed.

• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Send to initiate command.

If the receiving radio received the command, your radio display shows Ack received.

If the receiving radio does not have encryption key to decrypt the received encrypted command, your radio display shows Dec fail.

If the receiving radio is powered off or already killed, your radio display shows No Ack.

Once the receiving radio received the command, its screen turns blank, the killed radio is inoperable.

2.13.2.2

Using Direct Kill to Kill Your Own Radio

When and where to use: Direct Kill allows you to make your own radio inoperable.

Procedure:

Press and hold the programmable button (2-dot) then press the Orange button until the display turns blank and becomes inoperable.

2.14

Radio Inhibit

This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a non-functional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand. The radio stays in this state regardless of its power changes.

NOTICE:

If the radio has Inter-system roaming capability, the system administrator is able to put the radio into a non-functional state when missing radio roamed to another system.

The radio can only be uninhibited by receiving an uninhibited command from the system administrator.

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2.15

Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System

NOTICE: This feature is addressed as GPS across the manual as the naming convention of the

buttons and strings remain the same as the legacy feature of GPS.

The availability and accuracy of this location information (and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) varies depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS feature.

For example, GPS location fixes are difficult to obtain indoors, in covered locations, between high buildings, or in situations where you have not established a clear broad view of the sky.

2.15.1

GPS Operation

The GPS technology uses radio signals from earth orbiting satellites to establish location coordinates. Therefore, maximizing your view of unobstructed sky is essential for optimum performance.

Where adequate signals from multiple satellites are not available (usually because you cannot establish a view of a wide area of the sky), the GPS feature of your radio will not work. Such situations include but are not limited to:

• Underground locations

• Inside buildings, trains, or covered vehicles

• Under any metal, or concrete roof, or structure

• Between tall buildings or under dense tree-cover

• In temperature extremes outside the operating limits of your radio

Even where location information can be calculated in such situations, it may take longer to do so, and your location estimate may not be as accurate. Therefore, in any emergency situation, always report your location to your dispatcher.

Keep in mind that the accuracy of the location information and the time it takes to obtain it varies depending upon circumstances, particularly the ability to receive signals from an adequate number of satellites.

NOTICE: Even where adequate signals from multiple satellites are available, your GPS feature only provides an approximate location, usually within 10 meters from your actual location, but sometimes farther away.

The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlled by the U.S. government and are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense GPS user policy and the Federal Radio Navigation Plan. These changes may affect the performance of the GPS feature on your radio.

2.15.2

GPS Performance Enhancement

Sometimes, the GPS feature may be unable to complete a location calculation successfully. You then see a message indicating that your radio cannot connect to enough visible satellites.

To maximize the ability of your radio to determine a fix, take note of the following guidelines:

• For your initial fix, hold the radio in the face position.

• Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your radio and the open sky.

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2.15.3

The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)

This feature allows you to determine your current location using a location menu, as well as your current distance and bearing in relation to another location. Radio location may be requested and reported over-the-air.

Your radio stores up to a maximum of 60 programmable location coordinates, also known as waypoints. When the memory is full, the next waypoints automatically replaces the oldest waypoints in the radio.

The radio also stores four preprogrammed waypoints. These coordinates cannot be deleted.

The following table shows the differences between programmable waypoints and preprogrammed waypoints.

Programmable Waypoints Preprogrammed Waypoints

User-configurable location coordinates. Fixed location coordinates:

• Home

• Emergency

• Last Known Location

• Destination

Only the alias is editable, not the coordinates. The Home and Destination coordinates are ed-

itable.

Coordinates can be deleted one at a time, or all at once.

NOTICE: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature inactivity timer is enabled. You hear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.

2.15.4

Coordinates cannot be deleted.

Location Format

This feature allows you to select different display formats of GPS location.

The following GPS location formats are available:

• Lat/Long(DD)

• Lat/Long(DDM)

• Lat/Long(DMS)

• UTM/UCS

• SLD99

• MGRS

NOTICE: When you send your location to another radio, the receiving radio displays the location in its selected format.

2.15.5

Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature

When and where to use:

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NOTICE: An ON radio menu may be present on the Location menu screen if it is preprogrammed by the dealer or system administrator.

Procedure:

1 or to Loc.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Loc.

The display shows Location off <Latitude> <Longitude>.

3 Press the Menu Select button directly below On to turn on the GPS.

The display shows Previous loc <Latitude> <Longitude>.

or to check the time and date of the last successful location fix.

5 To obtain a new location fix, press the Menu Select button directly below Rfsh.

The top line temporarily displays Please wait while the new location is being determined. While the new location is being determined, the location signal can be a solid or blinking icon. Once the location coordinates are fixed, the display shows the current latitude and longitude. Toggle to see the time and date.

The location coordinates are updated automatically every 5 seconds while the location signal is present.

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6 To return to the Home screen, press , the PTT button, or the Menu Select button directly

below Exit.

2.15.6

Turning Off GPS

Procedure:

1 or to Loc.

2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Loc.

The display shows Previous loc <Latitude><Longitude>.

or to check the time and date of the last successful location fix.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

5 or to Turn Off GPS (if preprogrammed).

6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to turn off the GPS.

The display shows Location off.

7 To return to the Home screen, press , the PTT button, or the Menu Select button directly

below Exit.

2.15.7

Saving a Waypoint

Prerequisites: Ensure that your radio shows the current location on the screen.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

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2 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to Save as Waypt and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

• or to Save as Home and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel and proceed to step 5.

• or to Save as Dest. and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel and proceed to step 5.

A blinking cursor appears on the screen.

3 Use the keypad to edit the auto-generated waypoint, if required, or press the Menu Select

button directly below Cncl to return to the Location main screen.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK once you are done.

One of the following scenarios occur:

• The display shows Saved as <Waypoint name>.

• The display shows Saved as Home.

• The display shows Saved as Dest..

5 To return to the Home screen, press

Menu Select button directly below Exit.

2.15.8

, the PTT button, the preprogrammed GPS button or the

Viewing a Saved Waypoint

Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

or to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

The display shows a list of waypoints.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to scroll through the list.

•

or to select a waypoint to view the location information in full.

4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

5 To view the time and date of the selected waypoint, or to View and press the Menu Select

button directly below Sel.

6 To return to the previous screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Back, or to return

to the Home screen, press

or the PTT button.

2.15.9

Editing the Alias of a Waypoint

Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

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2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows a list of waypoints.

3 or to the required saved waypoint, and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

4 or to Edit name and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Name screen.

5 Use the keypad to edit the alias.

6 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below OK once you are done.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl to return to the Waypoints main screen.

7 The display shows <Waypoint name> Updated and the radio returns to the Waypoints main

screen.

8 Perform one of the following actions.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Back to return to the previous screen.

• Press

2.15.10

or the PTT button to return to the Home screen.

Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint

When and where to use:

NOTICE: The user can only edit preprogrammed coordinates of Home and Destination.

Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

The display shows a list of waypoints.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to [Home] and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

• or to [Destination] and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

or to Edit location and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.

The first number blinks.

5 Utilize the following control buttons to select the number/coordinates if required, then press the

Menu Select button directly below Edit to change the number/coordinates.

• Press to move to the previous number/coordinates.

• Press to move to the next number/coordinates.

• Press

A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Location screen.

or to change the North (N), South (S), East (E) or West (W) direction.

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6 Utilize the following control buttons or menu to change the number/coordinates if required then

press the Menu Select button directly below OK once.

• Press to move one space to the left.

• Press to move one space to the right.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Del to delete any unwanted characters.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl to return to the previous screen

7 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK once complete setting up the new Home or

Destination.

One of the following scenarios occurs:

• The display shows [Home] Updated and the radio returns to the Waypoints main screen.

• The display shows [Destination] Updated and the radio returns to the Waypoints main screen.

2.15.11

Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint

Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

or to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows a list of waypoints.

3 Perform one of the following actions.

• or to the required saved waypoint, and press the Menu SelectOptn. or to Edit name and press the Menu Select button directly below Del.

• Press the Menu Select button directly below Del.

4 The display shows <Waypoint name> Confirm del?.

5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes to delete the waypoint or press the Menu

Select button directly below No to return to the Waypoints main screen.

The display shows <Waypoint name>deleted .

2.15.12

Deleting All Saved Waypoints

Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen.

When and where to use:

NOTICE: You cannot delete any of the preprogrammed waypoints.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

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2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows a list of waypoints.

3 or to the required saved waypoint, and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

4 or to Delete All and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows All saved wayp confirm del?.

5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes to delete all waypoints or press the Menu

Select button directly below No to return to the Waypoints main screen.

The display shows All saved waypnts deleted.

2.15.13

Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint

Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen.

Procedure:

1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

or to Dist frm here and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows a list of waypoints.

3 or to the required waypoint and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

The display shows the distance and bearing from the current to the selected coordinates.

2.15.14

Location Feature in Emergency Mode

When the Emergency feature is activated by pressing the emergency button, the radio exits the Location menu and returns to the Home (default) screen so that you can see which channel the emergency signal is going out on.

However, you may re-enter the Location menu while still in emergency mode, provided that Silent Emergency has not been activated.

If you have turned Location off using the ON/OFF menu key, it automatically turns back on when Emergency is activated.

If there is a solid location signal during Emergency, the current location and the location information received is saved as Emergency and Last Known Location waypoints, respectively.

2.15.15

Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional only)

This feature is only available for radio-to-radio voice transmissions, dispatch call and selective call in conventional ASTRO system. For radio-to-radio transmission, in order to allow the radio to show peerlocation, the voice should be directly sent from one radio to another radio without passing through any infrastructure facility such as repeaters, phone, or DVRS system. Both the transmitting radio and receiving radio must be configured to enable them to send and/or receive the GPS coordinates. You can check with your nearest qualified technician for more details.

NOTICE: If the receiving radio is operating in a Mixed Mode channel, and the voice transmission is through the conventional ASTRO system then the radio can receive the location coordinates of its peers.

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This feature is also operable in a Scan Active channel or Scan Talkback channel.

Upon receiving a voice transmission with GPS coordinates enabled on the receiving radio, the display shows the coordinates available in full or in short coordinates. There are two different formats available. Refer to the following list for the details shown in the Peer-Location quick text. Consult your agent to pick the best format to configure to your radio.

Full location coordinates

• PTT ID (This is optional.)

• Longitude and latitude

• Relative distance or direction

Short location coordinates

• PTT ID (This is optional.)

• Longitude and latitude

NOTICE:

If the transmitting radio is stale at its location after a period of time, the receiving radio display shows ID:<PTT ID> Last Knwn Loc: <Coordinates>. The ID:<PTT ID> and <distance> are optional details depending on the requirements of usage.

If the transmitting radio does not have GPS or the receiving radio could not decode the GPS signal of the received signal, the receiving radio display shows ID:<PTT ID> Unknown Loc. The PTT ID is optional to be shown on the display per requirements of usage.

2.16

Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)

Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to define a geographical area on earth.

Check with your dealer or qualified technician to programme the geofence coordinates and actions.

When the radio enters the predefined Geofence area, your radio receives the Dynamic Regroup command from the system and immediately connects to a Dynamic Regroup talkgroup. The radio display shows the new selected Dynamic Regrouped talkgroup with green intelligent light for your attention.

On top of that, additional features are Voice Announcement of the new channel, and also direct content display of a text message to indicate that you are currently at Geofence area. Check with your nearest qualified technician on the requirements for these enhancements to work in Geofence.

Any new text messages received at Geofence shall have its content displayed immediately on the radio display.

NOTICE: If the radio is set up in DVRS, only mobile radio is supported for this feature.

2.16.1

Entering the Geofence Area

Prerequisites: The Voice Announcement and TMS display in this feature are optional. They must be

configured to enable you to hear and see these indicators.

When and where to use: When the radio enters a Geofence area, the radio immediately sends a message ACK back to the system. The radio searches the current zone for the channel with same talkgroup assigned as the Dynamic Talkgroup and also with same system ID of current trunk system. Once matched, the radio display shows the first matched and connected channel alias.

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If there is no channel with matching Talkgroup ID and trunk system ID, the radio display shows the channel alias of <DYNAMIC talkgroup>.

Once the radio is connected, you hear a dynamic regroup tone, the radio display shows <DYNAMIC channel> with temporary green color intelligent backlight and you hear a Voice Announcement.

NOTICE:

When the radio loses the GPS signal, the GPS icon blinks and the radio sounds two highpitched tones repetitively to indicate that the GPS has failed to operate. The radio display shows the red intelligent light.

If the first matched channel is not configured with Voice Announcement, no Voice Announcement is played.

The system sends a message to your radio. The radio display shows a direct text message content without any user operation. This message indicates you are currently present in a Geofence area. This TMS remains open on the display until user presses exit/home to exit this screen.

NOTICE: If there is another incoming text message before you exit the previous message, the message screen is refreshed to show the latest message.

The following procedure guides you to exit the text message received.

Procedure:

Press the Menu Select button below Exit or to return to Home screen.

The other operations are the same as normal dynamic regroup command.

When the radio exits the Geofence area, your radio reverts to original channel or newly assigned talkgroup. The radio display shows the new channel together with Voice Announcement to indicate the changes. Voice Announcement of the new channel only works if that channel is configured with Voice Announcement.

2.16.2

Mission Critical Geofence

This feature allows the radio to use the GPS receiver to determine radio location at frequent intervals.

This feature also allows the radio to evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time.

Check with your dealer or qualified technician to programme the geofence coordinates and actions.

2.16.3

Entering Mission Critical Geofence

When and where to use:

When the radio enters the predefined Geofence area, the radio displays <Geofence Alias> with intelligent backlight and the user hears a Voice Announcement. Zone and channel alias of the Geofence area is displayed. If the radio is set to manual, the user can choose either to proceed with zone and channel change or cancel the change.

The radio then connects to the designated talkgroup. The radio displays the talkgroup alias and dynamic regroup tone sounds. The transmit power level changes and the radio shows a direct text message content without any user operation.

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NOTICE:

Depending on how your radio is programmed, you may or may not be alerted by Voice Announcement (VA), TMS display, Intelligent Backlight, and the Transmit Power Level. The user will be alerted only if these indicators are configured in the radio. The VA can be programmed to alert continuously or momentarily.

If Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is enabled, the radio mutes any alert that is received when entering the Geofence area and unmutes when exiting.

2.16.4

Exiting Mission Critical Geofence

When and where to use:

When the radio exits the Geofence area, the radio reverts to the original transmit power level, intelligent lighting, channel or newly assigned talkgroup. Voice announcement is cancelled or the user hears a pre-programmed VA tone. The radio displays the new channel and a message is received to indicate the changes.

2.17

Trunking System Controls

This chapters explains the trunking system control features in your radio.

2.17.1

Operating in Failsoft System

When and where to use:

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

During failsoft operation, your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a medium-pitched 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 and to communicate with other talkgroups, refer to the following procedure.

Procedure:

1 Use the MFK to change to a different repeater frequency.

2 Press the PTT button to talk, and release the button to listen.

2.17.2

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

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Motorola APX 5500, APX 2500, APX 8500, APX 6500, APX 7500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Declaration of Conformity

Important Safety Information

Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)

Software Version

Computer Software Copyrights

Documentation Copyrights

Disclaimer

Read Me First

Notations Used in This Manual

Radio Maintenance

Radio Care

Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio

Additional Performance Enhancement

ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)

CrossTalk Prevention

Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)

SecureNet

Over-the-Air Rekeying

P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS)

Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements

What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

Preparing Your Radio for Use

Turning On the Radio

Adjusting the Volume

Validating Compatibility During Power Up

Radio Controls

Control Head and Microphone

Programmable Features

Assignable Radio Functions

Assignable Settings or Utility Functions

Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions

Menu Select Buttons

Home Button

4-Way Navigation Button

Data Feature Button

Volume Rocker

Mode Rocker

Keypad

Keypad Characters – Uppercase Mode

Keypad Characters – Lowercase Mode

Keypad Characters – Numeric Mode

Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal Mode

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

Status Indicators

Status Icons

Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators

TMS Status Icons

TMS Menu Options

LED Indicator

Intelligent Lighting Indicators

Alert Tones

Phone Call Displays and Alerts

General Radio Operation

Selecting a Zone

Selecting a Radio Channel

Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button

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)

Methods to Make a Radio Call

Making a Talkgroup Call

Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)

Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button

Monitor Feature

Monitoring a Channel

Monitoring Conventional Mode

Advanced Features

ViQi

Using ViQi Virtual Partner