Motorola GM950 User Manual

GM950 User Guide
User Guide

Contents

Page:
Safety Information................................................. 1
General Information.............................................. 2
Radio Controls and Indicators.............................. 2
Audio Signals........................................................ 3
Display Icons.........................................................3
Radio On/Off ......................................................... 3
Channel Selection................................................ 4
4-Channel Model............................................. 4
128-Channel Model......................................... 4
Channel Without Selective Call Functions............ 4
Communication Procedures................................. 4
Call T ermination............................................... 4
Channel With Selective Call Functions................. 5
Address Selection............................................ 5
Status Selection............................................... 5
Sending a Selective Call.................................. 5
Receiving a Selective Call............................... 5
Option Button Functions....................................... 6
Computer Software Copyright.............................. 7

Safety Information

Every radio, when transmitting, radiates energy into the atmosphere which may, under certain conditions, cause the generation of a spark. All users of vehicles fitted with radios should be aware of the following warning:
WARNING: Do not operate radio near
inflammable liquids or in the vicinity of explosive devices.
During normal use, the radio will subject you to radio energy substantially below the level where any kind of harm is reported.
To ensure personal safety, please observe the following simple rules:
DO NOT
to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face and eyes.
DO NOT
actually desiring to transmit.
DO NOT
equipment containing a transmitter.
DO NOT
be noted that the use of a hand-held microphone while driving could constitute an offence under Road T r affic Regulations.
transmit when the antenna is very close
hold the transmit (PTT) key in when not
allow children to play with any radio
operate radio whilst driving. It should also
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General Information

General Information
Congratulations on choosing the GM950, an excellent mobile radio. Motorola’s stringent quality procedures guarantee the high standard of Motorola products. Your radio has left our factory only after extensive tests.
This user guide describes the way a standard radio works. Since standard operation may be changed by programming, the way your radio operates may differ slightly from what is described here.
If in doubt contact the person in charge of your radio system or the Motorola dealer who supplied the equipment.
WARNING: When installing or removing the
mobile radio from the vehicle, the radio must be switched off.

Radio Controls and Indicators

The numbers refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover.
1. Radio ON/OFF
2. Microphone connector
3. Volume Up/Down Control
4. Three LED Indicators
Red, continuous: Radio transmits Red, flashing: Channel busy Yellow, continuous: Monitor mode Yellow, flashing: Radio Called Green, continuous: Function button enabled
Green, flashing: Scanning on Red, Green: Error indication. Switch (alternating) radio off then on again. Red, Yellow, Green: If error indication (alternating) persists,return radio to
5. Squelch Button
6. Programmable Function Button
7. Channel Selection Buttons
8. Channel Selected LEDs
9. Programmable Option Buttons.
10. LCD Display
Three characters + Function Icons.
11. Microphone PTT
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(non-display radio only)
dealer.
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(Push To Talk).
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Audio Signals

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Audio Signals
High pitched tone Medium pitched tone
Power Up - Radio self-test OK
Power Up - Radio self-test Fail
Button Error Force Monitor Keypad Acknowledge Channel Busy Tone Individual Call Alert Individual Call Reminder Group Call Alert TOT Pre Alert Monitor Alert Scan Start Priority Channel Volume Select H/W error - Button press
not accepted, tone continues until valid operation.

Display Icons (128-channel Only)

The icons which appear on the display are:
Scan Enabled Monitor Enabled Repeater Talkaround/Call Forward Enabled External Alarm Enabled Multicall 1-Address Selection Mode Multicall 2-Status Selection Mode Channel Selection Mode Coded/Clear - Scrambled speech on when icon lit.*
* Requires additional hardware option module.

Radio On/Off

To switch the radio on, press and release the ON/ OFF switch. The radio performs a self-test and a high-pitched start-up tone will be heard.
If the error tone sounds, please contact the person in charge of your radio system or your local Motorola dealer.
To switch the radio off, press and hold the ON/OFF switch for 2 seconds, then release.
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