Motorola GM360 feature user guide

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Professional Radio
GM360
User Guide
68P64110B89
Issue: July 2000
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CONTENTS

RadioOverview .................... 3
RadioControls...................... 3
ProgrammableButtons ............... 3
KeypadKeys....................... 7
KeypadLock/Unlock ................. 7
MenuKeys.........................8
MenuNavigationChart ...............9
LCDDisplayandIcons............... 10
AudioSignalTones................. 11
LEDIndicators..................... 12
GettingStarted.................... 13
TurningtheRadioOn-Off............. 13
RadioOnMessage ................. 13
Adjusting the Radio’s Volume . . . . . . . . . 13
SelectingaRadioChannel............ 14
MemoryChannel................... 15
SendingaCall..................... 15
ReceivingaCall.................... 16
CancellingaCall................... 16
EndingaCall...................... 16
RadioCalls........................17
SelectiveCalls......................17
MakingaSelectiveCall...............17
ReceivingaSelectiveCall.............17
ContactList........................18
KeypadEdit........................19
MissedCalls .......................20
StatusCalls........................23
MakingaStatusCall...............23
ReceivingaStatusCall............24
EmergencyCalls....................25
DTMF.............................26
Features..........................31
VoiceStorage......................31
VoiceRecorder...................31
EmergencyMessage..............34
PublicAddressMode.................35
CarRadioMute.....................36
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............37
Scan .............................39
CallForward .......................42
Talkaround.........................43
ExternalAlarm......................44
LoneWorker.......................45
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PowerLevel....................... 46
Companding....................... 47
Backlight.......................... 48
Brightness ........................ 49
OptionBoard...................... 50
VoiceOperatedTransmit(VOX).......51
Stun/Unstun....................... 52
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RadioInformation ................. 53
SafetyInformation................. 55
SafeandEfficientOperation.......... 55
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy. . . 55 Electromagnetic Interference/
Compatibility....................... 56
OperationalWarnings ............... 56
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. . . 56
Blasting Caps and Areas. . . . . . . . . . . 56
Radio Operation and EME Exposure. . . . 57
Mobile Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ControlStationOperation.............57
GeneralRadioCare................. 58
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RADIO OVERVIEW

This user guide covers the operation of the GM360 Professional Mobile Radio.
Please read pages 55 to 58 before using this radio.

RADIO CONTROLS

The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover.
1. On-Off / Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust the radio’s volume.
2. LED Indicators
Indicateschannel, scan, and monitor status, as well as receipt of a selective call.
3. LCD Display (1 Line)
4. Menu Exit/Escape Button
5. Channel Selector/Menu Navigation
Up/Down y or z
Used for channel scrolling. When in menu mode, used for menu navigation.
6. Menu Enter/Select Button c
7. Mic Jack
x
9. Programmable Button 2 h
10. Edit Buttons Left/Right v or w
11. Programmable Button 3 i
12. Programmable Button 4 j

MICROPHONE CONTROLS

(Keypad Microphone) Hold the microphone 2.5 to 5 cm (1-2 inches)
from your mouth, and speak clearly into it.
13. Keypad
14. Programmable Keys
15. Push-to-talk (PTT)
Press and hold down this button to talk; release it to listen.
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PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS

Severalof your radio buttons can be programmed (by Customer Programming Software CPS) to activate the radio features. The following tab leshows the featuresthat can be assigned to theP1-P4 buttonsand the AB C buttons.P1-P4 are exchangeablefor customised icon buttons to match programming.
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8. Programmable Button 1
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Feature Description
Monitor allows user to select between signalling squelch, carrier squelch and unsquelch,and to suspend scan when
Monitor/Cancel
landed on a channelin scanmode. Cancel allows user to cancel current incoming or outgoing call.
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Radio Call To make an individual or groupselective call.
Missed Call List
Contact List Allows user direct access into Contact List menu feature.
Status List
Channel
Scan On/Off
4
Allows user directaccess into the Missed Call List menu feature.
Allows user direct access into Status List menu feature.
Allows user direct access into the Channel mode. The up/ down keys (5) are set to increment/decrement the channel number.
To toggle between start and stop of the scan operation.
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Feature Description
To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning,
Nuisance
Delete/Cancel
(Voice Storage)
Nuisance Delete
with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list and home channel. Cancel, deletes messages being played back from the Voice Storage feature.
To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning, with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list and home channel.
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Cancel
(Voice Storage)
Power Level
Talkaround On/Off
Emergency
Lone Worker
Cancel, deletes messages being played back from the Voice Storage feature.
To toggle the radio’s transmit power level between High and Low.
To talk directly with another radio without going through a system or despatcher.
Activates emergency alar m sequence. A pre- recorded message (using the voice storage feature) may be s ent to enable the user’s location or status to be determined.
Toidentify user as a lone worker.Radio enters emergency sequence unless user responds, when prompted, by pressing any radio button.
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Feature Description
RADIO OVERVIEW
Call Forward
Companding On/Off
Option Board
On/Off
Keypad Lock
On/Off
DTMF
External Alarm To toggle the External Alarm feature on and off.
Memory Channel Allows user direct channel access on single button press.
Backlight To toggle the display backlight on and off.
Record/Play-back
(Voice Recorder)
To transfercalls automatically to another radio ifuser is unable to take the call.
Totoggle between compression/expansion of audio signal and normal audio signal.
Allows user to toggle the option board betweenon andoff.
Allows user to lock/unlock menu keys and keypad keys.
To place the keypad microphone into permanentDTMF live dial mode.
To record/play-back incoming calls, emergency message or memo usingvoice recorder feature.
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KEYPAD KEYS

(Keypad Microphone)
123 456 789 *0#
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These keys are used when dialling a phone number, making a radio call, or for numeric channel selection.

KEYPAD LOCK/UNLOCK

On your radio there is a keypad lock feature which allows you to lock the keypad keys and menu keys to eliminate accidental key presses.
Press the keypad lock button to lockthe keys, the displayicon L will be lit and the display will show:
Lock Keypad
After 2 seconds the radioreturns to the IDLE STATE.
Press the keypad lock button again to unlock the keyswhentheiconwillbeextinguishedandthe display will show:
Unlock Keypad
The radio will then return to the IDLE STATE. Keypad Unlock may be performed during a call, to
allow menu access to the contactlist, status list and scan on/off features.
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MENU KEYS

xc
Exit
Up
y
Menu/ Select
Right Key w
Used as Morekey to provide additional information.
Left Key v
Used as a destructive backspace key when editing.
vw
Left
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Menu/Select Key c
Used to enter the Menu Mode. When youare inthe MenuMode,thiskeyisalsousedtomakemenu selections. Note: When the radio is in the IDLE STATE,
pressing any of the cx menu keys causes the radio to enter the Menu mode.
Exit Key x
Used to move up to the next higher Menu level. When the top level menu is selected, this key is used to exit the Menu Mode.
Up /Down Key
Used to scroll when in Menu Mode. Increment/decrementchannel number orscroll address/status list, whichever is definedas IDLE STATE.
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Down
y / z
Right
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MENU NAVIGATION CHART
(Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines— lower,left-hand corner of this page)
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c
+e
Missed
Calls
select/
entry
Contact
List
select/
enter ID
Status
select/
enter Status
Number
Menu Navigation
c to enter Menu Mode.
+ or e to scroll through the list.
c to select Menu item.
x to return to previous menu level
Channel
select/
enter
Channel
Number
Emergency
Msg.
select/
record/
play/
delete
Voice
Storage
+e
Voice
Recorder
select/
record/
play/
delete
+ or e to scroll through
sub-list.
c to select sub-menu item.
Utilities
+e
Call Forward
DTMF
Backlight
Brightness
Scan
Talkaround
External Alarm
Lone Worker
Option Board
Companding
Power Level
Information
+e
SW Version
CP Version
SW Part No.
CP Part No.
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LCD DISPLAY AND ICONS

CHAN
RADIO OVERVIEW
Displays channel, menu, and radio status information. The top screen row shows radio status indicator symbols, explained in the table below:
Symbol Name and Description
XPAND™ Indicator
A
B
C
Indicates that your radio has the companding feature activated.
Power Level Indicator
L” lights when your radio is configured to transmit in Low Power.“H” lights when your radio is co nfigured to transmit in High Power.
Monitor Indicator
On indicates carrier squelch. Off indicates signalling squelch.
Symbol Name and Description
Voice Recorder Indicator
Indicates that there are stored messages or
F
memos in the voice recorder.
Scan Indicator
H
L
N
D
Q
J
K
Note: At extremely low temperatures, you may experi-
Indicates that you are scanning. The dot is lit during priority scan mode.
Keypad L o ck I ndi cato r
On indicates that the keypad and menu keys are locked. Off indicates unlocked.
Option Board Indicator
Indicates that an option board is activated.
DTMF Indicator
Indicates DTMF is enabled.
Missed Call Indicator
On indicates call in list. Off indicates no calls in list. Flashing, indicates new call in list.
Talkaround Indicator
Indicates talkaround enabled.
External Alarm Indicator
Indicates external alarm enabled.
ence a slight delay in displaying new information. This is normal and does not affect the f unction of your radio.
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AUDIO SIGNAL TONES

High pitched tone Low pitched tone
Tone Signal Description
Power up OK Radio self-test OK. Power up Fail Radio self-test fail.
Button/ Keypad Error
Engaged
Call Failed Call failed t o connect.
Force Monitor
Button Feature Enable
Button Feature Disable
Group Call
Button/keypad key/ menu key press not permitted.
Channel busy or not permitted to transmit.
Radio must monitor channel before trans­mission permitted.
Any option button pressed to enable a feature.
Any option button pressed to disable a feature.
Radio receives a Group Call.
Tone Signal Description
Individual Call
Call Reminder
TOT Pre-Alert
Monitor Alert
VoiceStorage
VoiceStorage
VoiceStorage
Scan Star t
Scan Stop
Priority Call Decode
Priority Channel
Radio receives an Individual Call.
Reminder of unanswered call.
Warns of expiry of time out timer.
Alerts to change of squelch.
VoiceStorage­Recording.
VoiceStorage­Warning.
VoiceStorage­Full.
Radio starts scanning.
Radio stops scanning.
Radio detects a priority call.
Radio landed on the priority channel.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Tone Signal Description
Lone Worker
Hardware Error
Cancel Message
Channel Free Beep
Incoming Emergency Alert
Keypad Acknowledge
Ringtones
English/French/ General
Reminds lone worker to respond.
Hardware error, tone continues until valid operation.
Previous message or message currently being played from VoiceStorage has been deleted.
Indicates current channel is free.
Indicates an emergency situation.
Confidence tone when any key pressed.
Incoming calls (high tones), outgoing calls (low tones).
LED INDICATORS Green: Successful power up.
Green Flashing: Radio scanning. Red: Radio transmitting. Red Flashing: Channel busy - when
receiving.
Yellow: Radio called or Monitor (lower priority). Yellow Flashing: Radio call reminder alert.
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GETTING STARTED

TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF

ON OFF
Push the On/Off/ Volume Control knob
until you hear a click.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Push the On/Off/ Volume Control knob until you hear a click and the display clears.

RADIO ON MESSAGE

At power up the radio will display a message customised by your dealer, e.g.:
Radio On
After this text has been displayed, the radio performs a self testroutine. On completion of a successful self testthe radio will display:
Channel
This may be a number or an alias and will be the current channel. Alternatively, if required the radio may display a message customised by your dealer, e.g.
Ready
Note: If your radio fails the self test routine consult
your dealer.
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Selecting a Radio Channel
Yourradio offers up to 255 channels, howeversome may not be programmed. Check with your dealer for more information.
Before selecting a channel ensure your radio is in channel mode.
Note: The keypad microphone and Up/Down keys
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IDLE states are programmable and may be set to channel mode.
There are two ways to enter channelmode: Method 1
Press the Channel Modedirect access button, if programmedby your dealer.
Method 2
1 c to enter Menu Mode 2 + or e until:
Channel
3 c to select
4 Displayshowse.g.:
Chan: 05
Note: After a short period of inactivity the radio
returns to the IDLE STATE.
Once in channel mode, there are two ways to select a channel:
Method 1
1
+ or e until:
Channel Number
or
Alias
Note: If the + or e is pressed and held, the radio will fast scroll through the a v ai l ab lechannels.
2 c to confirm your selection.
(If channel list is entered via the menu.) Display shows:
Selected
(for 2 seconds)
Method 2 (Keypad Microphone only)
1 Enter the desired
channel number from the ke ypad, e.g. 05:
CH: 05
2 c to confirm your selection.
Display shows:
Selected
(for 2 seconds)
Note: The keypad microphone can’t be used to enter
the channel number during a call or whilst the radioisina scan.
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Memory Channel
Up to two programmable buttons can be programmed as memory channel buttons which allow you quick access to frequently used channels. The buttons may be pre­programmed by your dealer or programmable by y ourself .
If pre-programmed by your dealer, a short press of the button will take you to the assigned channel.
Toprogram a Memory Channel buttonyourself, select the desired channel in the normal way and press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The button is then programmed to the selected channel; a short press on the button will take you to that channel.
Note: The programming is retained when you turn off
the radio.
Sending a Call
1. Select the desired radio channel.
2. Pressthe PTT button and speak clearly into the
microphone.Your mouth should be 2.5 to 5 cm away from the microphone.
3. When transmitting, the red indicator will light continuously.
4. Release the PTT button to listen.
Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit Inhibit’ under certain conditions (e.g. when the channel is in use by others) in which case, the channel busy tone will sound when youpress thePTT or call buttonto indicate that transmission is inhibited.
When the channel is free, the Channel Free beep
will sound, and you can make a call.
If your radio is equippedwith a transmit time out timer (TOT),a warning tone will sound a few seconds before the transmission is cut off. Yourradio may be programmed to inhibit retransmission within a preset time.
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Receiving a Call
1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level.
2. Switch to the desired radio channel.
3. If, at any time, a call is received you will hear
the call at the volume level you have set.
Note:The system may have a limited call time and
GETTING STARTED
the call may be terminated automatically if this call time is exceeded.
Cancelling a Call
At any time while setting up a call it may be cancelled by pressing the Monitor/Call Cancel button, or replacing the microphone in its holder (referred to as going “on hook”) . The call timer canalso cancel a call.
Ending a Call
A call should always be ended by pressing theMonitor/ Call Cancel b utton, or replacing the microphone in its holder.
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RADIO CALLS

SELECTIVE CALLS Making a Selective Call
You can make a selective call to a particular radio, known as an individual call, or a group of radios, known as a group call.
You can make calls by using the Contact List,the Missed Calls List or Manual Dialling (utilising the keypadmicrophone).
Receiving a Selective Call
When you receivea selectivecall, you will hear either, an individual call alert tone ,
or a group call alert tone . The LED Indicator will light (yellow) and the
display will show the alias (name) or number (address) of the calling radio
e.g.
To answer the call:
1. Press the PTT button or Call button.
2. The call will terminate automatically when
the conversation has ended or press the Monitor button.
RADIO CALLS
Display shows:
Addr: 234
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CONTACT LIST

When the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call, the contact list may be used to give access to up to 255 preprogrammed numbers accessed via the menu.
Depending on the way your radio is programmed, the radio will display either the alpha alias (name) or
RADIO CALLS
thenumbertobedialled. There are two ways to enter the ContactList:
Method 1 Press the Contact List direct access button, if programmedby your dealer.
Method 2
1
c to enter Menu Mode.
2
+ or e until:
3
c to select
Contact List
Once in the Contact List, there are two ways to choose the desired address:
Method 1
+ or e until:
f
Method 2 (Manual Dialling-keypad microphone only)
Enterthe desired address from the keypad,e.g. 0574:
Alpha Alias
Number
ADDR: 0574
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Once the desired address is displayed,there are two methods to selectthe address:
Method 1
c to confirm your selection.
Keypad Edit
(Keypad Microphone)
If the radio is displaying a Contact Listnumber, a Keypad Dialled number or a Status number, the last digit may be deleted by:
RADIO CALLS
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
Method 2 Press the PTT button or Call1-4 to select address and make the call. Call 1-4 are pre-programmed call buttons.
Note: During a call you may enter the contact list
as described above and make another call to a third party, or initiate a new call. In either case the call may be a voiceor status call.
Selected
For Aliases, eg:
1 d or f Once
(to select number)
2 d Again
(to delete last digit)
For Numbers, eg:
3 d Once
(to delete last digit)
4 Enter new numbers
5 PTT button to make radio call.
Note: The edited number is not saved at the end of
the call in the contact list, but is saved in the last number redial.
Jack
1234567
123456
1234567
123456
12345699
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MISSED CALLS
To view the calls in the list via the menu
:
If a callremains unanswered, the call willbe stored by the radio, provided that MissedCalls has been prog r amm edinto yourradio.
Up to ten calls can be stored. If the same radio calls more than once, only the most recent call is stored. When ten calls have been stored by
RADIO CALLS
the radio, depending on the radio programming, the eleventh call received may overwrite the first or not be stored by the radio.
Whenanewcallhasbeenstoredbytheradio, the Missed Call icon Q will flash and the display will show the alias (name) or number (address) of the last calling radio
234
e.g:
When the Missed Calls list has been read and any missed calls retained, the Missed Call icon will be illuminated.
The Missed Call List can be entered directly by pressing the Missed Call button (if programmed) when the radio is in the IDLE STATE or via the menu.
If using the Missed Call button, follow the procedures from step 3 below.
1
c to enter Menu Mode.
2 Display shows:
3
c to select
4 + or e to
scroll list:
5
c to confirm your
selection.
6 Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
Note: In the Missed Calls list some alpha alias/
numbers may contain a suffix S, which indicates a status message associated with the call.
Missed Calls
Addr: Alias
Selected
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Example: You can call back to any number in the Missed
Call list by:
1 Display shows If the displays shows S there is a status message
associated with the call.
Reception S
1
+ or e until
desired number is displayed:
Addr: Alias
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f
f
f
again
again
Displays message e.g.
On Break
Displays status number e.g.
Status 04
Display shows
Reception S
2 PTT button or 3 After the call is set-up, press PTT button and
talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from microphone.Release PTT to listen.
4 The call will ter minate automatically when the
conversation has ended or press the Monitor/Cancel button.
c or # to make the call.
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On a successful call set- up, the entry is automatically deleted from the stack together with any associated status message.
Unanswered calls may be deleted from the Missed Call list at any time by :
On deletion of the last message in the Missed Calls list, theradio will exit the menu andreturn to the IDLE STATE.
ToexittheMissedCallList:
1
c to enter Menu Mode.
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2
Display shows:
3
c to select
4 + or e to
select entry in list:
5
x to request deletion.
6 Display shows:
7
c to confirm deletion.
8 Display shows
momentarily, then returns to the Missed Calls list:
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Missed Calls
Addr: Alias
Delete?
Deleted
Addr: Alias
/
1 xx
to exit Missed Call List. Displayshowse.g.:
Note: The calls in the list are not deleted when the
radio is turned off.
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STATUS CALLS
A status is a code fortransmitting prearranged messages, e.g. status “05” may indicate “Return to Base”. The prearranged messages and associated code digits are contained in a Status List which contains up to 255 entries. This list is used for both incoming calls, when the status of the calling radio is displayed, and outgoing calls, when your status is sent either to a requesting radio or to other radios.
Making a Status Call
When the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call, the status list may be used to select a status message to reply to a calling radio or send your status to another radio.
There are two ways to enter the Status List: Method 1
Press the Status List direct access button, if programmedby your dealer.
Method 2
1
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
c to select
Once in the Status List, there aretwo ways to choose the desired status:
Method 1
+ or e until:
Message Alias
(e.g On Break)
f
Number
(e.g. 04)
Method 2 (Manual Dialling-keypad microphone only)
Enter the desired status from the keypad,e.g. 04: (digitrange00to999)
Stat: 04
RADIO CALLS
2
+ or e until:
Status
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Once the desired statusis displayed, there are two methods to select the status:
Method 1
c to confirm your selection. Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
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Method 2 Press the PTT button or Call 1-4 toselect and make the call. Call 1-4 are pre-programmed call buttons.
Note: During a call you may enter the status list as
described above and make another status call to a third party or initiate a new status call.
To send status message to another radio, select radio Alias/ID from Contact List via menu and send as detailed.
Selected
Receiving a Status Call
Your radio receives a Status Call when:
1 Individual Call alert
sounds
2 Display shows:
Stat: On Break
or
Stat: 04
alternating with
Alias/Number
Where Status message “04” / “On Break” is example status message. Note that status number (04) only willbe displayed if associated message is not programmed into your radio. Alias/Number is the name or number of the calling radio.
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EMERGENCY CALL

Your radio can be programmed to give you a one-button quick access to call a particular radio or centre (predefined by your dealer) in emergency situations. This is the Emergency Call.
When you make an Emergency call, your radio goes into an Emergency state, which can be programmed to:
continually receive speech,
the radio can receive and transmit.
1. Press the Emergency button to initiate an Emergency call.
2. Emergency can be stopped by:
• Switching the radio Off and On again.
•Areset message is received by your
radio.
• The emergency time duration is
reached.
Note: The emergency time duration and reset
messageare programmed into your radio by your dealer.
Youmay pre-record a message (for example to confirm your location or status), which is sent automatically when the emergency call is activated. Refer to Voice Storage to use this feature.
Should you receive an Emergency call the incoming emergency alert tone
will sound.
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DTMF

(Keypad Microphone only)
To initiate a DTMF call with Automatic Telephone Interconnect Call
DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and is used when the radio is required to operate in a radio system with an interface to telephone systems.
There are two methodsof accessing DTMF Live Dial Mode:
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Automatic/Manual
To do this, your radio must send a telephone interconnect to a stationthat connects you to a phone line. After you have finished your call,the radio sends a cleardown call (if programmed)to shutdown the connection to the phone line.
Sending the Telephone Interconnect Call
Your radio can be programmed to send the interconnect call in one of the following ways:
automatically - when a call button
(Call 1 - 4 or PTT) has been programmed with the interconnect call, or a contact list entry has been programmed for D TMF access.
manually - whenyou dial the code using
the keypad microphone.
If in doubt, please contact your dealer or network manager for further information.
1 Press dedicated Call Button (Call 1-4 or PTT),
you will hear a tone sequence. Display icon lit:
2 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a
dial tone. Display shows:
3 Enter desired phone number on the keypad
microphone, taking care not to press the PTT. Note: Each DTMF digitis transmitted instantly.
Display shows entered digits:
4 Once the radio has connected to the called
number, you can begin the conversation.Even though this is a phone call, your conversation mimics a radio call, that meansthat both parties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk, release to listen.
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Enter Digits
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5 Toend the call press the Monitor Button or
change channel when the cleardown call is sentautomaticallyfrom yourradio to shutdown the phone line.
To initiate a DTMF call with Manually Dialled Telephone Interconnect Call
1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad
microphone, you will hear a tone sequence. Displayshowse.g.
2 Press dedicated Call Button (PTT or Call 1-4)
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Display shows entered digits:
5 Once the radio has connected to the called
number, you can begin the conversation.Even though this is a phone call, your conversation mimics a radio call, that meansthat both parties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk, release to listen.
6 Toend the call press the Monitor Button or
change channel when the cleardown call is sentautomaticallyfrom yourradio to shutdown the phone line.
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Display icon lit:
3 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a
dial tone. Display shows:
4 Enter desired phone number, taking care not
to press the PTT. Note: Each DTMF digitis transmitted instantly.
D
Enter Digits
Note: The radio star ts a programmable timer the
moment both parties stop transmitting (talking). If the time-out timer expires, the radio will end the phone call.
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Permanent DTMF Mode
Using the DTMF Button
Press the pre-programmed DTMF button once, to put the keypad microphone into permanent DTMF live dial mode. Press the DTMF button again to disablethe DTMF live dial. The radio then returns to theIDLESTATEandselectcallscanbemade.
Alternatively, use the DTMF menu option to enable
RADIO CALLS
or disable permanent DTMF Mode. Note: Permanent DTMF mode is not available in
scan or during a call.
1. Pressthe DTMF button to switchon permanent
DTMF Mode when the feature enablealert will sound, the display icon will show
Press the DTMF button again to switch off
2.
permanent DTMF Mode w hen the feature disable alert will sound, the display icon extinguished andthe display will show
:
DTMF Mode On
DTMF Mode Off
D is lit and the display
D is
:
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Using the Menu
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
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DTMF Mode
RADIO CALLS
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select:
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Off
On
On
Selected
Chan: 05
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To initiate a DTMF call in permanent live dial
1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad
microphone, you will hear a tone sequence.
5 Toend the call press the Monitor Button or
change channel when the cleardown call is sentautomaticallyfrom yourradio to shutdown the phone line.
Displayshowse.g.
RADIO CALLS
2 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a
dial tone. Display shows:
3 Enter desired phone number, taking care not
to press the PTT. Note: Each DTMF digitis transmitted instantly.
Display shows entered digits:
4 Once the radio has connected to the called
number, you can begin the conversation.Even though this is a phone call, your conversation mimics a radio call,that meansthat bothpar­ties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk, release to listen.
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FEATURES

VOICE STORAGE
Voice storage allows you to perform various voice related tasks which include voice recorder and an emergency message feature.
8
x to remain in Emergency Message
Feature
9 Press and hold the Record/Playback button,
the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily.
.
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Voice Rec order
You can record and playback incoming calls or make a memo usingthe v oicerecorder feature, which allows up to 2 minutes of recording.
To record an incoming call:
1
c to enter Menu Mode.
2
+ or e until:
3
c to select
4
+ or e until:
5
c to select
6 Display shows:
7
c to delete emergency message pre-
recorded in Emergency Message feature
Voice Storage
Recorder
Del Msgs?
/
.
10 Recordthecallorpartofthecall. 11 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds
when the memory is nearly full.
12 The VoiceStorage Full aler t soundswhen the
memory is fulland recording ceases.
13 Release the Record/Playback button at any
time to stoprecording.
14 Subsequent messages can be stored by
repeating steps 9 to 13.
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To record a memo:
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.
10 The VoiceStorage Full aler t soundswhen the
memory is fulland recording ceases.
2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
Voice Storage
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4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
7 Press and hold the Record/Playback button,
the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily.
You will see:
8 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to
record your memo.
9 The VoiceStorage Warning alert sounds
when the memory is nearly full. You will see:
Recorder
Recording
Storage Low
You will see:
11 Release the Record/Playback button at any
time to stoprecording.
12 Subsequent messages can be stored by
repeating steps 7 to 11.
Storage Full
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To playback a recorded call or memo:
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE 2 Press the Record/Playbackbuttonto playback
the first recorded call or memo. You will see:
3 Press the Record/Playback button again to
skip to the next message to be played back.
Playing
To delete a recorded call or memo:
1 Playback message as describedin above
procedure.
2 Press the Cancel button to delete the
message currently being played back.
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Emergency Message
You can pre-record an emergency message to be sent automatically when the emergency call feature is activated. This message may contain, for example, your location or status whichmayproveusefultotherecipient,
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especially if, in the emergency situation, you are unable to talk.
To pre-record an emergency message:
9
x to remain in Voice Recorder
feature
.
10 Press and hold the Record/Playback button,
the VoiceStorage Recording alert sounds momentarily.
Youwill see:
11 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to
record your message.
Recording
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
7 Display shows: 8
c to delete all messages recorded in
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.
Voice Storage
Emergency Msg
Del Msgs?
/
12 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds
when the memory is nearly full. Youwill see:
13 The Voice Storage Full alert sounds when the
memory is full and recording ceases. Youwill see:
14 Release the Record/Playback button atany
time to stop recording.
15 Press the Record/Playback button to playback
the emergency message. Youwill see:
16 You can change the message at any time by
repeating the above procedure.
Storage Low
Storage Full
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PUBLIC ADDRESS MODE

To access the PublicAddress system:
The Public Address mode allows you to use your radio audio as a public address system. You can use your radio microphone as normal and the audio is routed through the radio to an external loudspeaker fitted to your vehicle.
A switch, external to your radio, switches the audio from your radio to the external loudspeaker.
This feature is programmed and fitted by your dealer.
1 Turn external switch to the PA position.
Display shows:
2 Press microphone PTT and talk. 3 To exit PA mode, turn external switch to the
RADIO position.
Note 1: WhileinPAmodeyoucanstillhearincom- ingradiocallsaslongasyoudo not press the PTT.
Note 2: YoumustexitPAmodeinordertoanswer
or make radio calls.
Public Address
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CAR RADIO MUTE

The Car Radio Mute feature automatically mutes your in-car audio entertainment system to allow you to hear incoming calls or to stop audio interference when you are making a call.
This feature may be programmed into your
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radio by your dealer.
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UTILITIES

The utilities described below are programmed into your radio by your dealer and are accessible either via a programmable buttonor via the menu.
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DTMF

DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and is used when the radio is required to operate in a radio system with an interface to telephone systems.
You ca n switch On or Off Permanent DTMF
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Mode by using a pre-programmed DTMF button or via the menu, please refer to page
26.
Note: Youmustbeusingakeypadmicrophoneto
perform DTMFcalls.
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SCAN

Using the Scan Button
You can monitor several channels in order to receive any call that is transmitted on any of these channels. Sixteen different channels can be programmed into each scan list. Each channel can share the same scan list or have different scan lists assigned to them.
Once the radio’s scan operation is activated and the radio detects a call coming through a channel in its scan list, it switches to that channel for you to receive the call.

STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN

Youcan start or stop a scan operation byusing a pre-programmed Scan buttonor via the menu, either when the radio is in theIDLE STATEorwheninacall.
Press the Scan button to start scanning. The
1.
scan start alert tone will sound and the display icon G lit .
2. Press the Scan button again to stop scanning.
Thescanstopalerttone will sound and the display icon extinguished
.
G is
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Using the Menu The scan start alert tone will sound, the display
icon G will be lit and the LED indicator will
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE,orinacall. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
Utilities
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4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
Scan
Off
blink green during a scan operation. When a call on a channel is detected the LED will stop blinking and the channel number will be displayed.

PRIORITY CHANNEL

A scan list may contain a priority channel. This means that a particular channel (for example, a commonly used channel) may be checked more frequently than other channels in the list during a scan operation. Priority channels are programmed into your radio scan lists by your dealer, however when a priority channel is
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
On
Selected
included in a scan list, the scan icon changes from G to H.

TALKBACK

If the programmable Talkbac koption isset, you can respond toany calls received during the
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Chan: 05
scan operation by press ingthe PTT button beforethe program medhang-time ends. Check with your dealer for detail s .
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DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL

If a channelcontinually generates unwan tedcalls/ noise (a “nuisance”channel), y oucan temporarily removeit from the scanlist byperforming a Nuisance Channel Delete operation:
1. While the radio is on the Nuisance Chan­nel, press and hold the Nuisance Delete button until you hear the scan start alert tone.
2. Release the Nuisance Delete button.
Note:You cannot perform a Nuisance Channel Delete
on a priority channel or if there is only one remainingchannelinthescanlist.

ADDING A DELETED NUISANCE CHANNEL BACK INTO THE SCAN LIST

Using the Scan Button
1. Press the Scan button to stop scanning.
The scan stop alert tone will sound.
2. Press the Scan button again to re-start scanning. The scan start alert tone will sound, and thescan list will contain all programmed channels.
Using the Menu
1. Follow the instructions for selecting Scan On/Off via the menu
2. Select Scan Off. Your radio will stop scan-
ning, the scan stop alert tone will sound, the display icon G andthe LEDindicator will be extinguished.
3. Select Scan On. Your radio will re-start scanning, the scan start alert tone will sound, the display icon G will be lit , the LED indicator will blink green and the scan list will contain all programmed channels.
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CALL FORWARD

Using the Menu
You can call forward calls to your radio to another radio if you are unable to take calls or are away from your radio.
You ca n switch On or Off Call Forward by using a pre-programmed Call Forward button
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or via the menu.
Using the Call Forward Button
Press the Call Forward button to switch on
1.
Call Forward, when the feature enable alert will sound and the display will show:
Forwarded On
2.
Press the Call Forward button again to switch
off Call Forward when the feature disablealer t
will sound and the display will show
Forwarded Off
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
:
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu and returns to IDLE STATE
Utilities
Call Forward
Off
On
Selected
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TALKAROUND

Using the Menu
Inyour communications network, youmaybe using asystemto cover a larger areathanis possible with your radio.However ,you can communicatewith another radio within yourradio’s range without going through thesystem byusing theTalkaround feature.This is especially useful when thesystemis down.
You ca n switch On or Off Talkaround by using a pre-programmed Talkaround button or via the menu.
Using the Talkaround Button
Press the Talkaround button to switch on
1.
Talkaroundwhen the feature enable alert will sound,the displayicon
will show:
Talkaround On
Press the Talkaround button again to switch
2.
off Talkaround when the feature disable alert
will sound, the display icon and the display will show:
Talkaround Off
J is lit and the display
J is extinguished
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Talkaround
Off
On
Selected
Chan: 05
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EXTERNAL ALARM

Using the Menu
The external alarm feature activates the vehicle horn and/or lights to inform you of an incoming call when you are away from your vehicle.
You ca n switch On or Off External Alarm by
UTILITIES
using a pre-programmed External Alarm button or via the menu.
When the alarm is activ atedit can be cancelledby:
1. Answeringthe call.
2. The external alarm timer times out.
Using the External Alarm Button
Press the External Alarm button to switch
1.
External Alarm on, when the feature enable
alert will sound, the display icon the display will show
Ext Alarm On
2.
Press the External Alarm button again to
switch
External Alarm off, when the feature
disable aler t will sound, the display icon extinguished and the display will show:
Ext Alarm Off
:
K is lit and
K is
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
External Alarm
Off
On
Selected
Chan: 05
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LONE WORKER

Using the Menu
The Lone Worker feature enables you to work alone with added safety.
You ca n switch On or Off Lone Worker by using a pre-programmed Lone Worker button or via the menu.
Using the Lone Worker Button
1. Press the Lone Worker button to switch Lone
Worker on, when the feature enable alert will sound and the display will show:
Lone Wkr On
If you have not pressed any buttons within a pro­grammedtime,youwillberemindedthatLone Worker is switched on bya high pitched alert tone (Lone Worker Reminder) being sounded.
•Pressany button to respond and cancel the alert, if you do not the radio will enter the Emergency state.
2. Press the Lone Worker button again to switch
LoneWorkeroff,when thefeaturedisablealert will sound and the display will show:
Lone Wkr Off
3. Youmay also switch off Lone Worker by chang-
ing the channel or switching radio off and on again.
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Lone Worker
Off
On
Selected
Chan: 05
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POWER LEVEL

Using the Menu
You can transmit your calls at different transmit power lev els. A higher level means youcan reach a radio that is farther away. Alowerpower level reduces the possibility of interference.Use thehighpowersettingonlywhennecessary.
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You can switch between high and low power levels by using a pre-programmed Power
Level button or via the menu. Using the Power Level Button
Press the Power Level button to switch to high
1.
power when the feature enable alert will
sound, the display icon H is lit and the display will show:
High Power
2.
Press the Power Level button again to switch
to low power when the feature disable alert will sound, the display icon L is lit and the dis-
play will show:
Low Power
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Power Level
Low
High
Selected
Chan: 05
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COMPANDING

Using the Menu
Companding is a collective term to define compressing the audio signal on transmission and expanding the audio signal on reception. The overall effect is to reduce noise in the received signal, giving you crisper, clearer audio clarity.Companding should only be used when other radios in your system have the same companding feature available.
You ca n switch On or Off Companding by using a pre-programmed Companding button or via the menu.
Using the Companding Button
Press the Companding button to switch Com-
1.
panding on, when the feature enable aler t will sound, the display icon A is lit and the display will show
Press the Companding button again to switch
2.
Compandingoff,when the feature disable alert will sound, the display icon A extinguished
and the display will show:
:
Companding On
Companding Off
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Companding
Off
On
Selected
Chan: 05
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BACKLIGHT

Using the Menu
Backlight illuminates the radio display and menu navigation keys.
Your radio can be programmed to have the backlight permanently on, permanently off or a timed period, when anynew information being
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displayed causes thebacklight to remain on for 10 seconds.
You ca n switch On or Off the Backlight by using a pre-programmed Backlight button or via the menu.
Using the Backlight Button
Press the Backlight button to switch
1.
Backlighton, when the featureenable alert will sound and the display will show
Backlight Tmd Backlight On
Press the Backlight button again to switch
2.
Backlight off, when the feature disable alert will sound and the display will show
Backlight Off
or
:
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select e.g.:
Display shows:
:
(for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Backlight
Off
On
or
Timed
Timed
Selected
Chan: 05
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BRIGHTNESS

Using the Menu
This feature allows you to alter the brightness of the radio display and menu keys to suit conditions.
You can only alter the brightness feature via the menu.
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE and Backlight
is set to On.
2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
7
+ or e to alter brightness to one of
nine lev els.
8
c to select required level.
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Brightness
Selected
Chan: 05
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OPTION BOARD

Using the Menu
Your radio is capable of being fitted with an option board. Each board will extend the capability of your radio byadding anew feature such as voice storage, voice scrambler or trunking. See your dealer for the availability
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and suitability of the various option boards. You ca n switch On or Off theOptionBoardby
using a pre-programmed Option Board button or via the menu.
Using the Option Board Button
Press the Option Board button to switch the
1.
OptionBoard on, when the featureenablealert will sound, the optionboard icon N is lit and the display will show
Option Brd On
Press the Option Board button again to switch
2.
the Option Board off, when the feature disable alert will sound, the option board icon N extinguished and the display will show:
Option Brd Off
:
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select
Display shows current status e.g. :
7
+ or e until:
8
c to select
Display shows: (for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu mode and display shows e.g.:
Utilities
Option Board
Off
On
Selected
Chan: 05
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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)

When the VOX accessory is connected, your radio may be used with hands-free operation.
The V OX feature intelligently senses background noise, so that it adapts automatically to the noise level in the environment in which you are working.
To start the VOX feature:
1. Ensure that the VOXaccessory is
connected to the rear accessory connec­tor of the radio.
2. Switch the radio to a VOX channel.
You can disable the VOX feature by pressing the PTT button on the hand held microphone. This allows you to use the hand held microphoneas normal.
To re-enable the VOX feature:
1. Change channel away from and back to
the VOX channel.
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STUN/UNSTUN

For added security and to avoid abuse of the radio system in which you operate, a feature known as Stun/Unstun is included in your radio.
This feature can only be activated by your
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system manager or administrator. For example, if y ourradio is stolen and is being
used illegally, your system administrator can send a signal which will stun the radio making it incapable of being used. This feature is also useful if the system is being abused by a user who is not complying with the correct communications protocol.
The radio can only be unstunned, i.e. returned to operational use, by an unstun signal sent from the system administrator or returning the radio for reprogramming.
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RADIO INFORMATION

To access Radio Information
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To enable you and your dealer/system administrator to establish, quickly, the software and radio parameters programmed into your radio, a feature known as Radio Information can be accessed via the menu.
On selection of Radio Information, your radio display will indicate:
Software (SW)version
Codeplug (CP) version
Software (SW) part number
Codeplug (CP) part number
1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE. 2
c to enter Menu Mode.
3
+ or e until:
4
c to select
5
+ or e until:
6
c to select e.g.:
Display shows e.g. :
7
x to return to
previous menu level:
Radio Info
SW Version
or
CP Version
or
SW Part No
or
CP Part No
SW Version
D02.00.01
SW Version
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8
+ or e for
further selections following steps 6 and 7:
9
xxto exit
menu mode , display shows e.g.:
SW Version
or
CP Version
or
SW Part No
or
CP Part No
Chan: 05
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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safe and Efficient Operation of Motorola Two-Way Radios
This section provides information and instructions for the safe and efficient operation ofMotorola Mobile Two-Wa yRadios.
For information regarding radio use in hazardous areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) approval manual supplement or Instruction Card which is included withradio models that offer this capability.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
National and International Standards and Guidelines
Your Motorola Two-W a yRadio, which generates and radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) is designed to comply with the following National and International Standardsand Guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:
Federal Communications Commission Report and Order No. FCC 96-326 (August 1996)
American National Standards Institute (C95.1 - 1992)
National Council on RadiationProtection and Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi­ation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC)
• ENV. 50166-1 1995 E
• ENV. 50166-2 1995 E
• Proceedings of SC211/8 1996
To assure optimal radio performance and that humanexposureto radio frequency electromagnetic energyis within theguidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures:
Human Exposure to Electro­magnetic Fields LowFre­quency (0Hz to 10kHz)
HumanExposuretoElectro­magnetic Fields High Fre­quency (10kHz to 300GHz)
Safety Considerations for HumanExposuretoE.M.F.s from Mobile Telecommunica­tions Equipment (M.T.E.) in the Frequency Range 30MHz - 6 GHz (E.M.F. ­Electromagnetic Fields)
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Electromag neticInterference/Compat ibili ty
Note: Nearly every electronic device is
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To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where postednotices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board anaircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.
susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Operational Warnings
Vehic lesWith an Air Bag
Do not place communicationsequipment in the area overan air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If communications equipment is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, it may be propelled with
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great forceand cause seriousinjury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your two-way radio when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can causean explosionor fire resultingin bodily injury or evendeath.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn o ff two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Note:
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as: below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders; and any other areawhere you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.
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Mobile Radi o Operation and EME Exposure
Mobile Antenna Installation
To assure optimal radio performance and that humanexposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelinesreferenced earlier in this document, transmit only when peopleinside and outside the vehicle are at least the minimum distance away from a properly installed, externally mounted antenna. Table1 liststhe minimum distance for several differentranges of radiatedpower.
Table 1: Radiated P ower and Distance
Radiated Power of
Vehicle-installed
Mobile Two-way Radio
7 to 15 Watts 30.5 cm(1 Foot) 16 to 50 Watts 61 cm (2 Feet) More than 50 Watts 91.5 cm (3 Feet)
MinimumDistance FromTransmitting
Antenna
Install the vehicle antenna external to the vehicle and in accordance with:
The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/ supplier
Instructions in the Radio Installation Manual
Control Station Operation
When radio equipment is used to operate as a control station, it is important that the antenna be installed outside the building and away from places where people may be in close proximity.
Refer to Table 1 for rated power and minimum distant values for transmitting antennas.
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General Radio Care
• The use of chemicals such as detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays, and/or petroleum products may be har mful to and damage the
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radio housing.
• Avoid physical abuse of the radio.
• Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
• The use of non-approved radio accessories may damage the radio and invalidate warranty.
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