Motorola GP300 Operating Instructions

GP300

Portable Radios

Operating Instructions

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR RADIOS

We thank you for purchasing our Motorola radios. These radios are manufactured according to the highest quality standards set and are backed by Motorola’s two (2) year warranty. The rechargeable Motorola supplied batteries have a one (1) year warranty. Kindly approach your dealer for more information.

Motorola warrants its radios and batteries against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period stated above.

Motorola recommends that you use Motorola supplied accessories and batteries in connection with the radio. We would also advise you against attempting any modifications or repairs or any other form of unauthorised service to your radio.

Should you have any queries, please contact:

Singapore -Telephone/Fax: [phone]

Beijing -Telephone/Fax: [phone]

Please see the next page for more information.

Fill in the details of your radio below for your own reference:

Model Name/No.: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Name: Address: Telephone:

LIMITED WARRANTY

MOTOROLA RADIO PRODUCTS

This express limited warranty covers the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA Radio Products Group and applies to any warranty already mentioned. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless specifically made in writing and signed by an authorised officer of MOTOROLA.

MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’S option, is the sole and exclusive remedy of purchaser/user of the Product. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein, MOTOROLA shall not be liable for any of the following situations:

A)Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.

B)Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, liquid or neglect.

C)Defects or damage from improper or unauthorized testing, operation, maintenance, service, repair, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.

D)Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.

E)A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with Motorola’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from Motorola.

F)Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product.

MOTOROLA shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability whatsoever for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product.

HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Provide proof of purchase and deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you contact the company that sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola for assistance:

65-2812053 (Singapore) or 86-10-68438231 (Beijing).

Motorola Penang

Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone

Phase III

11900 Penang, Malaysia

6804370J52-B

WARNING

Certain combinations of chemical environments can adversely affect thermoplastic resins, the material the housing of the radio is made from. For this reason, lubricants, cleaning agents, solvents or any other material which may come in contact with the housing of the radio should be carefully evaluated for compatibility. We recommend a mild dishwashing soap for cleaning the exterior of the product.

Recycling or Disposal of Batteries

This portable radio is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable battery. At the end of its useful life, the battery can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various state or local laws, the battery must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators.

In addition, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations classify used Ni-Cad batteries as hazardous waste, unless certain exemptions apply.

Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cad batteries. If you are located in the United States, you can ship post paid your used Ni-Cad batteries to INMETCO, an EPA approved recycling facility, at this address:

INMETCO

P.O. Box 720

245 Portersville Road

Ellwood City, PA 16117

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Consideration should be given to the methods of collecting, labeling, and shipping used Ni-Cad batteries. Your federal, state or locate EPA should be consulted for specific legal requirements and for recycling options in your area.

Motorola, as a responsible corporate citizen, has always been concerned with the protection of the environment. Please feel free to call the phone number 1-800-422-4210 for further information.

Quick Reference Card

Antenna Installation

Rotate the antenna clockwise until hand tight into the antenna connector on the top of the radio.

Battery Installation or Replacement

1.Turn off the radio and hold it with the back of the radio facing up.

2.Disengage the battery latch on the bottom of the radio by pushing and holding the latch towards the front of the radio. (See Figure 1.)

Battery

Latch

Figure 1.

3.While holding the battery latch, slide the battery down from the top of the radio about 1/2 of an inch. Once the battery is free from the control rails, lift it directly upward to remove.

4.To install a fresh battery, align the belt clip end of the battery with the control rails on the radio. (See Figure 2.) Slide the battery

toward the top of the radio until it is fully engaged by the battery latch.

Figure 2.

To Receive

1.Turn the radio on and rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to the desired channel position. (See Figure 3.)

2.Listen for a transmission or hold the MONITOR BUTTON to hear back-ground noise. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to a comfortable listening level. (See Figure 4.)

3.To monitor a channel (disable PL/DPL) press the side mounted CONTROL BUTTON. The LED glows yellow for 4 seconds to confirm that the coded squelch is disabled. To reverse the monitor status, press this button again.

	Accessory	Channel	LED	On/Off/Volume
		Selector		Control
	Connector		Indicator

Figure 3.

Monitor Button (Volume Set) or

(Scan Nuisance Delete)

Control Button

Push-To-Talk

Button (PTT)

Figure 4.

To Transmit

1.Turn the radio on and rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to the desired channel position.

2.Press the MONITOR BUTTON to listen for activity on your channel.

3.While holding the radio two to three inches from your mouth, press the PTT button on the side of the radio and speak. The LED glows red to indicate transmit status. When finished transmitting, release the PTT button to receive.

NOTE

When the PTT button is depressed, the LED flashes red if there is a low battery condition. In addition, a double alert tone is sounded when the PTT button is released.

Time-Out-Timer (T.O.T)

The T.O.T feature ends a transmission which is over 60 seconds in length. After time out, a continuous alert tone sounds until the PTT button is released.

Voice Activated Transmission (VOX)

To activate the VOX feature, insert a headset in the accessory connector on a channel programmed for VOX. You can gain manual control of the radio by pressing the PTT button at any time. In order to restart the VOX feature, the radio must be turned off/on or the channel must be changed.

Optional Feature Enhancements (Not Available on 2 Channel Models)

Channel Scan

To initiate the scan feature, rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR to the location with the scan list programmed to it. The radio will stop on any active channel and you will be able to hear the conversation. The radio scans for PL/DPL unless the monitor feature is active and CSQ scan will operate. To locate the last active scan channel, rotate the CHANNEL SELECTOR and the radio beeps when that channel is reached. To temporarily eliminate a channel from the scan list, press the side NUISANCE DELETE BUTTON while the nuisance channel is active.

PTT ID (Encode)

Every time the PTT button is pressed, the radio automatically transmits a unit identification (ID) number. While holding the PTT button, a tone may be heard while the unit ID number is being sent out.

Call Alert (Decode)

When a Call Alert is received, the monitor LED flashes yellow and a series of 4 alert tones sound. A Call Alert “leaves a message” for the mobile operator. The monitor LED continues to flash yellow, and the alert tones repeat every 10 seconds until the PTT or any other button is pressed. The radio then returns to normal operation.

Voice Selective Call (Decode)

When a Voice Selective Call is received, a onetime 2 beep alert tone sounds, the monitor LED flashes yellow and the radio emits a voice message. After the transmission is completed, the radio returns to normal operation.

GP300 Portable Radios
Contents
Quick Reference Card ..........................................	front cover flap
Warning.............................................................	inside front cover
Introduction .................................................................................	2
Inspection....................................................................................	3
Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors	.........................4
Alert Tone Indicators...................................................................	6
Scan and Signalling Alert Tones.................................................	8
Multifunctional LED Indicators ....................................................	9
Dealer Programmable Functions ..............................................	10
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR GP300 RADIO
Getting Started..........................................................................	11
Operation ..................................................................................	13
Operation with Standard Features ............................................	15
Optional Feature Enhancements ..............................................	18
Optional Signalling Enhancements ...........................................	21
DTMF Telephone Interconnect .................................................	23
BATTERIES, CHARGERS AND ACCESSORIES
Battery Information....................................................................	25
Battery Chargers Operating Instructions...................................	27
Accessories...............................................................................	30
Belt Clip Installation Instructions ...............................................	32
SAFETY AND SERVICE
For Use in Hazardous Atmospheres.........................................	33
Troubleshooting ........................................................................	34
Service ......................................................................................	35
General Radio Care ..................................................................	36
Safety Information.....................................................................	37
Computer Software Copyrights.................................................	38
Licensing Information................................................................	39
, Motorola, GP300, Private-Line, Digital Private-Line, Touch-
Code, RapidCall, and Quik-Call II are trademarks of Motorola
Inc.
©1997 by Motorola Inc.
Motorola Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Company No. 12631DE),
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Phase III
11900 Penang, Malaysia
Printed in Malaysia. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction

GP300 Portable Radios

Introduction

Welcome To The Motorola GP300 Radio

The Motorola GP300 Portable Radio is a sophisticated state-of-the-art unit. It incorporates the latest technology available in two-way radio communications.

The use of microcomputer technology makes changing radio characteristics such as operating frequencies and squelch codes both economical and fast. Any computer equipped dealer can easily reprogram your radio's operating characteristics, or your radio can be "cloned" from a radio already programmed to your desired frequencies and codes.

The GP300 radio meets tough environmental demands while providing cost effective and reliable communications. It meets the U.S. Government Military Standards 810C, D and E for low pressure, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock, solar radiation, rain, humidity, salt fog, dust, vibration, and shock. The GP300 radio also meets the Electronic Industry Association RS316B electrical and mechanical specifications. The Motorola Accelerated Life Test (ALT) assures that possible failures brought on by field stress and abuse are identified and designed out of your radio before it reaches your hands.

All of these features provide for better, yet more cost effective communications for you.

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GP300 Portable Radios

Inspection

Inspection

When you receive your packaged GP300 Radio, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of damage. Next, remove and check the contents of the packing case to be sure that all items ordered have been included. Contents of the packing case may be different from the standard items listed below if optional accessories were ordered.

Battery

Antenna

GP300

Radio

Charger

Transformer

Radio	Compact
Belt Clip	10 Hr Charger

Packaged Model Contents

•GP300 Radio

•Heliflex Antenna (VHF Models) or Flexible Whip Antenna (UHF Models)

•Rapid Charge High Capacity Nickel-Cadmium Battery

•Radio Belt Clip

•Operating Instructions Manual

•Compact 10 Hour Charger and Transformer

Inspect the equipment thoroughly. If any part of the equipment has been damaged in transit, report the extent of the damage to the transportation company immediately.

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Controls, Switches, Indicators and Connectors

GP300 Portable Radios

Controls, Switches, Indicators

and Connectors

Rotary Channel

Selector Switch

On/Off

Volume

Control

Accessory

Connector LED Indicator

Cover

Top View

On/Off/Volume Control

Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the volume level.

Rotary Channel Selector Switch

Selects the operating channel or initiates scan operation (on applicable models).

LED Indicator

A tri-colored light-emitting diode (LED) indicates the radio operating status.

Accessory Connector

Provides accessibility for connection to remote accessories such as a remote speaker microphone.

NOTE

The Accessory Connector Cover protects the Accessory Connector. This cover should remain in place whenever the radio is not being used with an accessory.

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GP300 Portable Radios

Controls, Switches, Indicators and Connectors

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

When depressed and held, engages the transmitter and puts radio in the transmit mode. When released, the radio operates in the receive mode.

Monitor Button (PL/DPL Disable)

Selects the mode of operation, carrier squelch (CSQ) or Private-Line/Digital Private-Line (PL/DPL squelch).

Control Button

Monitor	Control
Button	Button

When depressed, this monitors the channel for any activity. Neither CSQ nor PL/DPL squelch is active when monitoring. The radio has the ability to monitor all activity on the radio channel, whenever this button is pressed. This control button can also be programmed for nuisance channel delete on radio models with the channel scan feature.

Antenna

PTT Button

Heliflex (VHF models) or a Flexible Whip (UHF models) with threaded base.

Heliflex

Flexible Whip

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Alert Tone Indicators

GP300 Portable Radios

Alert Tone Indicators

Power-Up

Each time the radio is turned on, a microcomputer and synthesizer self-test occurs. A high pitched alert tone is generated for approximately 1/8 second to indicate that the microcomputer and synthesizer are functioning properly. A second low pitched tone will then be generated if the startup test is not successful.

Transmit on Blank or Receive-

Only Channels

Pressing the PTT button while tuned to a blank or “receiveonly” channel will cause an alert tone. The tone will continue as long as the PTT button is depressed. The radio transmitter is not enabled.

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Busy Channel Lockout

Pressing the PTT button during a "busy channel" condition (other than your PL/DPL group) generates a continuous busy tone that lasts as long as the button is depressed.

Time-Out-Timer

The Time-Out-Timer (T.O.T.) limits the amount of transmission time to a preset length. At the end of this time an alert tone indicates that your transmission has been cut off. The alert continues as long as the PTT button is depressed.

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GP300 Portable Radios

Alert Tone Indicators

Low Battery Alert

If the battery is low on your radio, an audible alert tone alerts you during transmit or receive mode. During transmit, on the release of the PTT button the radio emits 2 medium pitched chirp tones. During receive/standby mode, the radio emits 2 medium pitched chirp tones. These tones emit approximately every 20 minutes during transmit or receive mode until the battery is completely drained of power.

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Scan and Signalling Alert Tones

GP300 Portable Radios

Scan and Signalling Alert Tones

Transmit on Radios with PTT-ID

When the PTT button is depressed a side tone is heard as the unit I.D. is being transmitted. When the tone ends, start your voice message in the standard manner.

Selective Call

A 2 beep alert tone is generated whenever a Selective Call is received, the radio unsquelches and the callers message is heard.

Call Alert

A 4 beep alert tone is generated whenever a Call Alert (page) is received. The alert tone repeats until the PTT or monitor button is pressed.

Scan Activate

A 1 beep alert tone is heard whenever scan is initiated by selecting a preprogrammed rotary scan channel location.

Priority Alert Tone

A 1 beep alert tone is heard if the radio is scanning and a conversation is initiated on the priority scan channel.

Scan Talkback Tone

A medium pitched 1 beep alert tone is sounded when you rotate the channel selector knob out of the scan position after the radio has locked on a channel and reaches the last active channel within the channel scan list.

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