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MTS 2000

*6881072C45*

MTS 2000

Models II and III

Portable Radios

operating instructions

68P81072C45-E

Motorola Inc.

8000 W. Sunrise Blvd.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322

1 MTS 2000

Models II and III

Portable Radios

Introduction

Basic Radio Features .................................................................................3

FLASHport................................................................................................3

Inspection and Unpacking............................................................................3

Getting Started

Antennas..................................................................................................4

Battery Installation.....................................................................................6

Battery Removal........................................................................................6

Universal Connector Seal Removal................................................................7

Belt Clip Installation and Removal .................................................................7

Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors..............................................8

Keypad...................................................................................................10

Display...................................................................................................11

Alert Tone Indications...............................................................................12

LED Indications........................................................................................14

Time-Out Timer........................................................................................14

Conventional or Trunked Radio Operation.....................................................14

Basic Radio Operation

Radio On/Off; Power-Up ...........................................................................15

Monitoring (Conventional Modes Only).........................................................15

Selecting a Zone and Mode.......................................................................16

Receiving a Call .......................................................................................18

Transmitting............................................................................................19

General Radio Features Operation

Low-Battery Alert.....................................................................................21

Coded Squelch Operation ..........................................................................21

SECURENET Operation..............................................................................21

Variable RF Power Level (VHF and UHF Radios Only)......................................23

Emergency Operation ..............................................................................23

Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only)....................................................26

Transmitter Disable Operation (Non-SECURENETTM-Equipped Radios Only)..........27

Native Language Displays..........................................................................27

Muting the Keypad Tones..........................................................................28

Scan Operation........................................................................................29

Programming the Radio’s Lists ..................................................................35

Conventional Telephone Operation...............................................................39

Trunked Telephone Operation.....................................................................54

, Motorola, FLASHport, MTS 2000, SMARTNET, StartSite, Private-Line, Digital Private-Line

Private Conversation, Call Alert , SECURENET, and SmartZone are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322

2 MTS 2000 Models II and III

Portable Radios

Contents (cont.)

Conventional Radio Features Operation

Stat-AlertTM(MDC-1200TM) Signalling Features..............................................69

Repeat/Direct ........................................................................................73

Smart PTT..............................................................................................74

Trunked Radio Features Operation

Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number.................................................................75

Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation ...............................76

Trunked Private ConversationTMI and II Call Operation ....................................86

Call Alert™ Page Operation .......................................................................95

Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS) ..................................................105

Dynamic Regrouping ..............................................................................107

Caller ID Display.....................................................................................108

SmartZoneTMOperation...........................................................................109

Batteries and Accessories

Battery Information................................................................................113

Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.......................................................113

Charging Temperature............................................................................113

Short Circuit .........................................................................................113

Memory Effect (Reduced Charge Capacity).................................................114

Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal .............................................................114

Accessories List....................................................................................114

General Information

Transmitting Distance.............................................................................116

Radio Care ...........................................................................................117

FCC Safety Standards.............................................................................118

Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC) Information ...........................119

Restrictions ..........................................................................................119

Service.................................................................................................120

Express Service Plus (ESP)......................................................................121

Computer Software Copyrights ................................................................122

Patent Disclosure ..................................................................................122

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care must be taken or observed.

WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.

CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may

result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed. Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is essential

to emphasize.

3 Introduction

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Basic Radio Features

Welcome to the Motorola MTS 2000 FLASHportTMportable radio. MTS 2000 radios are sophisticated, state-of-the-art communication units, with 16- and 160-mode models available in VHF, UHF, 800 MHz, or 900 MHz frequency ranges. Pioneering the latest technology in radio electronics, Motorola MTS 2000 radios provide features that were once only available in more expensive radios. Intelligent and flexible software increases the radio’s capability, decreases the radio's physical size, and permits many of the radio's features to be customized just for you.

FLASHport

Your MTS 2000 portable radio utilizes Motorola’s revolutionary FLASHport technology. This allows your radio’s capabilities to be flexible, because FLASHport makes it possible to add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on. Previously, changing a radio’s features and capabilities meant significant modifications, or buying a new radio. But now, similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software, your radio’s features and capabilities can be upgraded with software.

FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances, making your radio investment go further.

FLASHport is the future of radio communications, and it’s yet another example of Motorola’s commitment to your satisfaction.

Inspection and Unpacking

Inspect the shipping carton for any signs of damage. Remove and check the contents to be sure that all ordered items have been shipped. Inspect all items thoroughly. If any items have been damaged during transit, report the damage to the shipping company immediately.

Radio Packing Box Contents

• Radio

• Antenna

• Nickel-Cadmium Battery

• Belt Clip

• Help Card

• Radio Information Sheet

• Operating Instructions

4 Getting Started

Antennas

Radio/Antenna Identification

An information label is attached to the back of your radio (chassis), just under the battery contacts. A radio model number is identified on this label. A typical model number might be H01SDC9AA1AN. The fourth position of the model number (in this case “S”) identifies the operating frequency band of the radio. The Radio Operating-Frequency Chart lists all fourth-position alpha characters and corresponding frequency band.

Radio Operating-Frequency Chart

Fourth-position Frequency Fourth-position Frequency Fourth-position Frequency

Character Band Character Band Character Band

K 136-178 MHz R 403-470MHz U 806-870MHz

Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to the frequency range of the antenna. The color code indicator is the insulator in the center of the base of the antenna. The following illustrations and chart will help identify the antenna, antenna frequency range, and corresponding color code.

Refer to the Radio Operating-Frequency Chart and the Antenna Identification Chart to ensure that the match between your radio and antenna is correct.

S 450-520MHz W 896-941MHz

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VHF

Wide Band

Helical

VHF

Helical

UHF

Helical

800 MHz

Whip

800 MHz

Stubby

800 MHz

Dipole

UHF Whip

Antenna Identification Chart

Antenna Approx. Insulator Frequency

Type Length Color Code Range

VHF Wide Band 8.1 203 RED 136-174 MHz Helical

VHF 7.8 195 YELLOW 136-151 MHz Helical 7.3 183 BLACK 151-162 MHz

UHF 3.3 83 RED 403-435 MHz Helical 3.2 80 GREEN 435-470 MHz

UHF Wide Band 5.2 130 GREY 403-512 MHz Whip

800/900 MHz 3.3 83 WHITE 806-941 MHz Stubby, Quarterwave

800 MHz Dipole 8 200 RED 806-870 MHz 900 MHz Dipole 8 200 BLUE 896-941 MHz 800 MHz Whip 7 175 RED 806-870 MHz 900 MHz Whip 6.6 165 BLUE 896-941 MHz

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6.9 172 BLUE 162-174 MHz

3.2 79 BLACK 470-512 MHz

Antenna Installation

Screw the threaded end of the antenna into the antenna receptacle located on

top of the radio. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it fits firmly against the bushing.

REQUIRES:

MAEPF-22058-B

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Battery Installation

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

the radio facing up.

2. Place the two notched tabs of the battery

(located at the inside base of the battery) into

the metal cutouts of the radio (located at the

inside base of the radio).

3. Rotate the battery toward the radio and press

the top of the battery into the radio until both

battery release levers "click" into place.

Note: The battery is shipped uncharged.

Batteries must be charged before use. (See

"Battery Information" section.)

Battery Removal

1. Turn off the radio and hold it so that the battery

side of the radio is tilted down.

2. Press down on the two battery release levers.

3. With the release levers pulled down, the top of

the battery will come apart from the radio.

4. Remove the battery completely away from the

radio.

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Universal

Connector

Seal

Push

Off

MAEPF-22060-A

Universal Connector Seal Removal

WARNING:

• When not in use, keep the side connector covered using the universal connector seal provided.

• Touching the top two contacts of the universal connector when transmitting could result in a radio frequency burn.

If the universal connector seal is attached to the radio:

1. Turn the radio off when removing the seal to prevent sending an emergency signal should the emergency button be inadvertently pressed.

2. Grasp the radio as illustrated, and push your thumb against the tabbed portion of the seal with enough force to unsnap the universal connector seal from the radio.

Note: An arrow on the top surface of the seal indicates the direction of thumb pressure to unsnap the seal.

3. Rotate the seal around the antenna to move it away from the universal connector; slide the seal off of the antenna and completely away from the radio.

Belt Clip Installation and Removal

Note: To avoid damage to the radio's surface, installation and removal of the belt clip assembly should be done with the battery removed from the radio.

Installing the Belt Clip

1. Insert a pencil or equivalent size instrument between the inside of the belt clip and the metal clip assembly so as to hold the metal clip partially sprung (metal clip should be approximately parallel with the plastic portion of the belt clip).

2. Align the metal tabs of the belt clip with the plastic slots of the battery housing.

3. Slide the belt clip onto the battery, pushing firmly until a click is heard.

4. Remove the pencil from the clip.

Removing the Belt Clip

1. Insert a pencil, or equivalent size instrument between the inside of the belt clip and the metal clip assembly so as to hold the metal clip partially sprung (metal clip should be approximately parallel with the plastic portion of the belt clip).

2. Push the flat blade of a #2 slotted screwdriver (or like instrument) between the battery housing and the belt clip release tab.

3. While performing step 2, slide the belt clip out and away from the battery, and remove the screwdriver.

4. Remove the pencil from the clip.

8 Getting Started (cont.)

4 three-position (ABC) toggle switch

5 indicator LED

6 orange top button

2 mode selector knob

1 on/off/volume control

13 universal

connector

7 side button 1

8 side button 2 9 side button 3

(monitor)

10 push-to-talk (PTT) switch

12 microphone

14 noise-

cancelling port

A B C

11 display

3 two-position concentric switch

15 keypad

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Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors

1 On/Off/Volume Control – Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the volume

level.

2 Mode Selector Knob – Selects the operating channel/mode (all radios) or the

dynamic-regrouping position (trunked radios with dynamic regrouping only).

3 Two-Position Concentric Switch – Programable. In SECURENET-equipped

radios, programmed at shipment to select clear ( ) or encrypted (SECURENET) (

) transmit operation. In non-SECURENET-equipped radios,

programmed at shipment to turn scanning on or off.

4 Three-Position (A B C) Toggle Switch – Programmable. Trunked radios are

programmed at shipment for zone selection (position A = zones 1—16; B = zones 17—32; C = zones 33—48); conventional radios are programmed at shipment to select repeater direct/talkaround (position A = direct; B and C = talkaround).

5 Indicator LED – Indicates the radio operating status; green/red light-emitting

diode (LED).

6 Orange Top Button – Programmable. Programmed at shipment for

emergency alarm (all radios) and emergency call (trunked radios equipped with emergency call only).

7 Side Button 1 – Programmable. In SECURENET-equipped radios, pressing this

button and the orange top button at the same time will erase the key. Programmed at shipment to control the display's backlight.

8 Side Button 2 – Programmable. Trunked radios are programmed at shipment

for telephone interconnect; conventional radios are unprogrammed at shipment.

9 Side Button 3 (Monitor Button) – Programmable. Trunked radios are

programmed at shipment for call response; conventional radios are programmed at shipment for radio monitor.

10 Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch – Engages the transmitter and puts the radio in the

transmit mode.

11 Display – Provides visual information about many of the radio’s features. 12 Microphone Port – Accepts voice input to the radio’s microphone. 13 Universal Connector – Provides access for programming, testing, and

accessory connections.

14 Noise-Cancelling Port – Reduces background noise during transmit. 15 Keypad – Provides control and data interface for many of the radio’s features.

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4 three-position (ABC) toggle switch

5 indicator LED

6 orange top button

2 mode selector knob

1 on/off/volume control

13 universal

connector

7 side button 1

8 side button 2 9 side button 3

(monitor)

10 push-to-talk (PTT) switch

12 microphone

14 noise-

cancelling port

A B C

11 display

3 two-position concentric switch

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Keypad

The 6-key (MTS 2000 II) or 15-key (MTS 2000 III) keypad controls or inputs data to many of your MTS 2000 radio’s features. Both keypads’ top three keys access many of these features. In addition, the 15-key keypad’s upper 12 keys are arranged, and function, like a standard telephone keypad. The bottom three keys of both keypads are the left arrow key, HOME key, and right arrow key.

Selecting a Feature

A unique feature of the MTS 2000 radio is its use of the display to give you quick access to many of the radio’s features without having to have a dedicated mechanical key for each feature.

The names of the features (CALL, MUTE, etc.) are shown on the display, three at a time, with key-like outlines to make them look like keys.

Selection of features is controlled by the three keys directly below the feature names: the left key controls the left feature, the middle key controls the middle feature, and the right key controls the right feature.

Left and Right Arrow Keys

The left ( ) and right ( ) arrow keys are used to scroll the display forward or backward through the radio’s features and lists. There is no end point to the list, so if you continue to scroll in one direction, the display will “wrap around” back to the beginning of the list. If you hold either key down, the display will scroll at a faster rate until the key is released.

The left arrow key is also used for editing when you are entering information manually from the keypad. Pressing the left arrow key will backspace, and erase the display, one character at a time. If you have erased all the digits, an additional press of the left arrow key will return the display to the preprogrammed list.

HOME Key

The HOME key will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current zone/mode. In addition, if you are using a feature that requires it, pressing the HOME key will also cause information to be saved in memory before going to the home display. Some radio features will automatically go to the home display when they are completed, without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing the number of keypresses required.

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Display

The MTS 2000 radio has a 14-character, one-line liquid-crystal display (LCD), which displays either alphanumeric messages or feature information. Above the character displays are eight status annunciators that indicate some of the radio’s operating conditions

Display Light

If poor light conditions make the display difficult to read, turn on the radio’s display backlight by pressing the light button (normally side button 1). This light will remain on for a preprogrammed time period before it turns off automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the light button again (the light can be turned off

key or button is pressed (except for side button 3 and the PTT switch), any knob is turned, or any toggle switch is moved, the light will remain on for an additional time period.

• Battery Status ( ) – Flashes when the battery is low.

• Carrier Squelch ( ) – Indicates when the active conventional mode is being

• SECURENET Operation ( ) – For SECURENET-equipped radios, appears

• Call Received ( ) – Flashes when a call or page is received.

• Scan ( ) – Indicates when the radio is scanning; ON = SCANNING/OFF =

• Priority Scan ( ) – The presence of a dot along with the scan annunciator

• Programming Mode ( ) – Indicates when the radio is in the programming

• Direct ( ) – Indicates whether you are talking directly to another radio

only

if the radio is not in a feature menu). If, while the light is on, any

Status Annunciators

The status annunciators indicate the status of certain radio functions:

monitored in the carrier squelch mode; ON = BEING MONITORED/

OFF = NOT BEING MONITORED.

either when the transmit mode you have selected has been preprogrammed

for SECURENET operation, or when the mode you have selected has been

preprogrammed for selectable operation and the two-position concentric

switch is in the SECURENET ( ) position; ON = SECURENET

TRANSMISSION/OFF = CLEAR TRANSMISSION.

NOT SCANNING.

indicates the receiving of a priority mode; FLASHING DOT = PRIORITY

1/SOLID DOT = PRIORITY 2.

mode; ON = IN PROGRAMMING MODE/OFF = NOT IN PROGRAMMING

MODE.

(talkaround), or through a repeater; ON = DIRECT/OFF = REPEATER.

12 Getting Started (cont.)

Alert Tone Indications

The MTS 2000 radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radio

operating conditions:

•

Low Battery – A low-battery condition is indicated by a high-pitched, cricket-like

“chirp-chirp” when the PTT switch is released following a transmission.

•

Successful Power-Up – A shor t, medium-pitched tone when the radio is first

turned on indicates that the radio has passed its power-up self test and is ready for use.

•

Unsuccessful Power-Up – A short, low-pitched tone when the radio is first

turned on indicates that the radio has failed its power-up self test and is not ready for use. Contact your service representative for service.

•

Transmit on Receive-Only Mode – If you press the PTT switch while tuned to a

“receive-only” mode, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched alert tone, indicating that no transmission is possible on this mode. This tone will continue until the PTT switch is released.

•

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode – If you press the PTT switch while the mode is

busy, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched alert tone, indicating that no transmission is possible on this mode. This tone will continue until the PTT switch is released.

•

Invalid Mode – A continuous, low-pitched tone is heard when an invalid or

unprogrammed operation is attempted on the radio.

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Valid (Good) Key Press – A shor t, medium-pitched tone when a keypad key is

pressed indicates that the key press was accepted.

•

Invalid (Bad) Key Press – A short, low-pitched tone when a keypad key is

pressed indicates that the key press was rejected.

•

Emergency Alarm Entry – A short, medium-pitched tone when the emergency

button is pressed indicates that the radio has entered the emergency mode.

•

Emergency Alarm/Call Exit – A continuous, medium-pitched tone when the

radio is in the emergency mode indicates that the radio has exited the emergency mode.

•

Failsoft (Trunked Systems Only) – A faint “beeping” tone every ten seconds

indicates that the radio is operating in the failsoft mode.

•

Time-Out Timer Warning – Your radio’s time-out timer limits the length of your

transmission time. When you are pressing the PTT switch (transmitting), a short, low-pitched warning tone will sound four seconds before the allotted time will expire.

•

Time-Out Timer Timed-Out – If you hold down the PTT switch longer than the

time-out timer’s allotted time, a continuous, low-pitched tone will sound, indicating that your transmission has been cut off. This tone will continue until the PTT switch is released.

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Phone Busy – A “bah-bah-bah-bah” tone when telephone interconnect is

accessed indicates that all available modes are busy and the radio is in queue for the next available phone line.

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Alert Tone Indications (cont.)

•

Call Alert™ (Page) Received – A group of four medium-pitched tones every five

seconds indicates that your radio has received a Call Alert page.

•

Call Alert™ (Page) Sent – A single medium-pitched tone (central

acknowledge), followed by a group of four medium-pitched tones indicates that

a Call Alert page sent by your radio has been received by the target radio.

•

Private Conversation™ Call Received – A group of two medium-pitched tones

(800MHz radios only) indicates that your radio has received a Private

Conversation call. For all other frequency radios and for enhanced Private

Conversation, this sequence will be repeated every five seconds for

approximately 20 seconds

•

Trunked System Busy (Trunked Systems Only) – A “bah-bah-bah-bah” tone

when a trunked system is accessed indicates that all available modes are busy

and the radio is in queue for the next available mode.

•

Call Back (Trunked Systems Only} – A group of three medium-pitched tones

(di-di-dit) indicates that a talkgroup is now available for your previously

requested transmission.

• Keyfail (SECURENET-Equipped Radios Only) – Indicates when there is a

problem with transmitting in encrypted (SECURENET) operation, due to loss

of the encryption key. If programmed and the key is lost or erased, a group of

six beeps sounds immediately. In addition, if the two-position concentric

switch is in the SECURENET ( ) position: (a) if programmed, and the PTT

switch

is not being pressed

seconds, or (b) if the PTT switch

continuous beeps until the PTT switch is released, after which (if

programmed) it will sound six beeps every 5 to 10 seconds. This will continue

until the two-position concentric switch is moved to the clear ( ) position, a

clear-only mode is selected, or the key is reloaded.

• Consecutive medium-pitched tones during a secure transmission indicate that there is a problem with encrypted (SECURENET) operation due to loss of the encryption key.

• Six medium-pitched tones every 5 to 10 seconds while the radio is not transmitting also serve as a reminder that there is a problem with encrypted (SECURENET) operation. The keyfail reminder will sound when the radio is in clear-only operation, which can be selected either by switching to a preprogrammed clear-only mode or by moving the two-position concentric switch to the clear ( ) position on a secure-/clear-selectable mode.

• Six medium-pitched tones when the radio is first turned on also indicate that there is a problem with encrypted (SECURENET) operation.

• Keyfail tones will not sound once the key has been reloaded.

• Clear Operation (SECURENET-Equipped Radios Only) – If the radio is so

programmed, one beep immediately after the PTT switch is pressed will indicate that your transmission is clear (non-encrypted).

, the radio will sound six beeps every 5 to 10

is being pressed

, the radio will sound

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LED Indications

The indicator LED on top of the radio indicates radio operating conditions:

A. With PTT switch pressed (radio transmitting)

•

Continuous red LED—normal transmission

•

LED unlit—radio is not transmitting

•

Blinking red light—Low battery (conventional radio only feature; programmable from the RSS)

B. With PTT switch released (radio receiving)

•

Blinking red light—Mode busy (conventional modes only)

•

Blinking green light—Receipt of a telephone call, Private Conversation call, or Call Alert page

Time-Out Timer

The time-out timer feature limits the amount of time that you can continuously

transmit on a mode. If you hold down the PTT switch longer than the allotted time:

•

A pre-alert warning tone will be generated four seconds before termination of your transmission to warn you that your conversation is about to be cut off.

•

Four seconds later your transmission is terminated and an alert tone is emitted until the PTT is released.

Conventional or Trunked Radio Operation

Your MTS 2000 radio is capable of both conventional and trunked operation:

•

Conventional Operation – During conventional operation, your MTS 2000

radio performs like a conventional two-way radio. That is, you must monitor the selected mode before transmitting (by checking the LED for mode busy [blinks red when busy] and listening for the “mode busy” tone, or pressing the monitor button) to ensure that you are observing standard two-way radio transmission protocol by not “talking over” someone who is already transmitting.

•

Trunked Operation – During trunked operation, your MTS 2000 radio offers a

number of advantages, including fast system access, enhanced privacy, and ease of operation. In a trunked system, there is no need for you to monitor a mode before transmitting.

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Radio On/Off; Power-Up

1. Turn the radio on by rotating the volume control clockwise. The radio goes through a power-up self

check and, if it passes the check, the display momentarily shows “SELF TEST.” A good-powerup, high-pitched tone sounds to indicate that the radio has passed the self check.

If the radio fails the self check, the display shows

“ ERROR XX/XX” (where XX/XX is an alphanumeric error code), accompanied by a badpower-up, low-pitched tone. Turn the radio off, check the battery, and turn the radio back on. If the radio still does not pass the self check, a problem exists in the radio. Contact your nearest Motorola Service Shop.

Note: The power-up self check verifies that the radio’s microprocessor-based systems are working, but it does not check all of the rf components, nor does it check the operation of all customer-specific features. Motorola recommends that the functionality of the radio be periodically checked by an authorized Motorola service shop.

2. (SECURENET-equipped radios only) - If the encryption key has failed, the display will momentarily show “KEYFAIL,” accompanied by a six-beep keyfail tone. For SECURENET operation to function, reload the encryption key from a key variable loader (KVL).

3. Turn the radio off by rotating the volume control fully counterclockwise until you hear a click.

Monitoring (Conventional Modes Only)

Turn the radio on, momentarily press the monitor

button (typically side button 3), and listen for activity. To put the radio in permanent monitor operation (Private-Line®(PL) defeat), press and hold the monitor button for five seconds (programmable time). The radio emits a short, high-pitched tone as it enters the permanent monitor mode. To return the radio to its original squelch state, tap the monitor button again or press the PTT switch.

Note (Monitor Operation): SECURENET transmissions from a radio that has the same key as the monitoring radio will be heard clearly, unless the monitoring radio has had its key erased or is using a different key; then, the transmission will be heard as noise that is nearly indistinguishable from channel noise.

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Selecting a Zone and Mode

mode

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be selected either through the 3-position toggle switch, or via the keypad. Before you send or receive, set the radio to the desired zone and mode. To do this:

1. Turn the radio on and press the right arrow key ( ) until “ZONE” appears on the display.

is a channel or talkgroup and all features

zone

is a grouping of modes that can

2. Press the key below “ZONE.” The current zone name will flash on the display; the mode name will stay on solid.

3a. Press the right arrow key ( ) until the desired

zone name appears on the display.

3b. Enter the number (1 through 16) of the desired

zone. The new zone name appears, flashing (MTS 2000 III models only) .

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4. Press the HOME key or the PTT switch, or turn the mode selector knob, to store the displayed zone. This will be the new “home” (default) zone. If you pressed the PTT switch, you will also transmit on the displayed mode (see “Transmitting”).

5. Turn the mode selector knob to the desired mode. The display shows the selected mode’s name.

Notes:

• If the selected mode is unprogrammed, the

display will show “UNPROGRAMMED,” and you will hear an invalid-mode tone until a valid programmed mode is selected.

• You can use the mode selector knob at any

time to select the mode.

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Receiving a Call

Conventional Modes

1. Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and mode (see “Selecting a Zone and Mode”).

2. Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust the volume control for a

comfortable listening level. Or, if a button is programmed for “volume set,” press this button and adjust

the volume to a comfortable listening level.

Notes:

• The squelch opening level setting may be reprogrammed at an

authorized service facility.

• MTS 2000 SECURENET-equipped radios automatically determine whether a SECURENET or clear voice message is being received. This allows you to receive either type of message without having to reset the two-position concentric switch.

3. Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected mode.

4. Refer to the Coded Squelch paragraph of the “General Radio Features Operation” section for Tone Private-Line operation.

Note: A mode-busy feature is available; the red LED will blink when your radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy. The radio will not unmute if the mode is busy with a coded-squelch message that is not intended for you (see “Coded Squelch Operation”).

(PL), Digital Private-Line™ (DPL)

Trunked Systems

1. Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and mode (see “Selecting a

Zone and Mode”).

2. Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level, or, if your radio is so programmed, use the “volume set” feature as discussed in step 2 of “Conventional Modes.”

Note: MTS 2000 SECURENET-equipped radios automatically determine whether a SECURENET or clear voice message is being received. This allows you to receive either type of message without having to reset the two-position concentric switch.

3. Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected zone and mode.

19 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)

A B C

LED, red

Transmitting

Conventional Modes

1. Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and mode (see “Selecting a Zone and Mode”).

2. (SECURENET-equipped radios only). If the mode is programmed as neither secure-only nor clear-only, turn the two-position concentric switch to the desired postion ( = SECURENET voice transmission; = clear voice transmission).

3. Listen for a transmission and adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level. Refer to step 2 of “Conventional Modes,” “Receiving a Call.”

4. Do not interrupt another user. If the mode on which you are transmitting is programmed to receive PL ( or the proper code if SECURENETequipped), ensure that the mode is not in use by momentarily depressing the monitor button to listen for activity. If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blinking red LED on receive (PTT released) will indicate that the mode is currently busy and you should not transmit.

Note: The mode-busy feature is suggested for SECURENET-equipped radios, since monitoring of SECURENET activity with a different key will sound like noise that is nearly indistinguishable from channel noise.

5. When the mode is clear, press and hold the PTT switch on the side of the radio and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area. The red LED will be lit continuously while the radio is transmitting. When you have finished talking (transmitting), release the PTT to listen (receive).

Notes:

• If a mode is programmed for receive only, any

attempt to transmit on that mode will cause an invalid-mode tone to sound until the PTT switch is released.

• To take full advantage of the noise-cancelling

feature, avoid blocking the noise-cancelling port during transmitting.

20 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)

A B C

LED, red

Transmitting (cont.)

Trunked Systems

1. Turn the radio on and select the desired trunked zone and mode (see “Selecting a Zone and Mode”).

2. (SECURENET-equipped radios only). If the mode is programmed as neither secure-only nor clear-only, turn the two-position concentric switch to the desired position ( = SECURENET voice transmission; = clear voice transmission).

3. Press and hold the PTT switch on the side of the radio and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area. The red LED will be lit while the radio is transmitting. When your transmission is completed, release the PTT to listen.

Notes:

• If you hear a busy signal (a low-frequency “bah-

bah-bah-bah”), release the PTT switch and wait for a call-back tone (sounds like “di-di-dit”). When you hear the call-back tone you will have three seconds to press the PTT switch, allowing you to make your call without getting another busy signal.

• If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard when

the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is not possible. The radio may be out of range; or (SECURENET-equipped only) the two-position concentric switch may be in the incorrect position for that mode; for instance, the particular mode might be slaved encrypted voice and the switch set to the unencrypted voice position.

• Avoid blocking the noise-cancelling port during

transmitting so as to take full advantage of the noise-cancelling feature.

• Transmissions on modes (talkgroups) that are

programmed as neither secure-only nor clearonly can be changed from clear to SECURENET by turning the two-position concentric switch and pressing the PTT switch. However, you cannot change from SECURENET to clear during a transmission; you must wait until the transmission is ended before changing to clear operation.

• You will be able to change from clear operation

to SECURENET operation, but

not

from

SECURENET to clear during a call.

• If no secure voice channels are currently

available for a SECURENET transmission that you wish to make, the display will show “NO SECURE,” and you must switch to a clear mode or wait until a secure voice channel is available.

21 General Radio Features Operation

Low-Battery Alert

The radio will emit an alert tone to indicate a lowbattery condition if the battery voltage falls below the low-voltage level. The tone will be emitted when the PTT is released in the transmit mode, and when the lowbattery condition is detected in the receive mode.

Coded Squelch Operation

Tone Private-Line® (PL), Digital Private-Line™ (DPL), and carrier squelch operation are all available in the same radio, on a per-mode basis. When in carrier squelch operation, all traffic on the mode is heard. When in PL or DPL operation, your radio responds to only those messages intended for you. When this feature is mode-slaved, PL, DPL, or carrier squelch is programmed to each mode, and you need not move any switches for activation. Alternatively, this feature can be programmed to the ABC switch: carrier squelch operation in one switch position, and PL or DPL operation in another switch position.

Whenever the radio is operating in carrier squelch, the display will show the carrier-squelch annunciator.

SECURENET Operation

This information applies to both conventional and trunked systems.

1. A SECURENET module must be installed in the

radio.

2. An encryption key must be loaded from a key-

variable loader (KVL), using the correct loader for

the radio’s encryption type, into the radio’s

memory. To load the key, connect the keyloader

cable to the universal connector on the side of the

radio; refer to the KVL’s instruction manual for

loading procedure. While the keyloader is

attached, the display shows “KEYLOADING.” When

the key has been loaded successfully, the radio will

sound one long beep.

Notes:

• Normal radio transmit and receive will be

disabled while the cable is connected to the radio.

• The radio will abort a secure transmission when there is not a valid encryption key. When this happens, the display shows “KEYFAIL,” and a continuous keyfail tone (consecutive medium-pitched beeps) sounds until the PTT switch is released.

22 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

3. To erase a key, hold down the green side button 1 and the orange top button at the same time. When key erase is complete, the display will show “ERASED.”

Note: Do not press the orange top button first. This button may have been programmed for emergency operation.

If the battery is removed for more than approximately 30 seconds from a radio that is turned off, the key may be lost. The key may also be lost from a radio that is turned on if the battery is removed for any length of time, or if the battery’s charge is allowed to drop to too low a level. If the key is lost, it will have to be reloaded using the KVL. Battery removal

of key erasure.

4. On SECURENET-equipped radios, the two-position

concentric switch selects whether the radio will be transmitting clear or secure audio, if a mode is programmed for neither secure- nor clear-only operation. The two-position concentric switch will set the transmit operation of the radio before PTT. The switch cannot change the transmit operation while the PTT is pressed.

If a mode is programmed for SECURENET-only operation, and the two-position concentric switch is in the clear ( ) position, when the PTT switch is pressed, the display will show “SECURE ONLY,” an invalid-mode tone will sound, and the radio will not transmit until the two-position concentric switch is set to the SECURENET ( ) position.

If a mode is programmed for clear-only operation, and the two-position concentric switch is in the SECURENET ( ) position, when the PTT switch is pressed, the display will show “CLEAR ONLY,” an invalid-mode tone will sound, and the radio will not transmit until the two-position concentric switch is set to the clear ( ) position.

is not

a guaranteed method

23 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

Variable RF Power Level (VHF and UHF Radios Only)

VHF and UHF radios can have more than one power level. High power can be programmed on those modes where the frequency is licensed for high power, and low power can be programmed on all other modes. The high-/low-power feature can also be programmed to the ABC switch, with one switch position being lowpower operation, and another switch position being high-power operation.

Emergency Operation

Pressing the orange top emergency button (for radios with emergency operation) will send out an emergency signal, which takes precedence over any other signalling activity in progress. This emergency signal can take two forms: emergency alarm and emergency call. The MTS 2000 radio can have either or both signal types enabled.

• The

• Clear or SECURENET emergency call operation will be determined by the

other reason.

emergency alarm

control mode to alert the dispatcher to an emergency condition and identify

the unit sending the emergency signal.

emergency call

of dispatch operation which gives your radio priority access to modes.

Emergency call is programmable via the radio service software (RSS) for

either tactical or non-tactical operation.

the call to the currently selected mode;

to a predetermined emergency mode.

preprogramming of the selected mode (talkgroup) or default emergency

mode, if set up. Otherwise, transmit operation will be controlled by the

position of the two-position concentric switch. You

from SECURENET operation to clear operation, or from clear operation to

SECURENET operation, during a call.

“Emergency” signals a critical situation. It should never be used for any

feature sends a data transmission on the trunked

(radios with trunked emergency operation only) is a type

Tactical

non-tactical

emergency operation places

operation places the call

will not be able

to change

24 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

Emergency Operation (cont.)

Sending an Emergency Alarm

1. Press and hold the emergency button (the length of button press is RSS programmable) until the LED lights solid red and the display alternates between showing “EMERGENCY” and the current zone and mode. A short, medium-pitched emergency tone sounds.

2. When the trunked emergency alarm is acknowledged by the central controller, the radio sounds four beeps and the alarm ends. The radio returns to normal operation or, if enabled in your radio (trunked emergency call systems only), enters at step 3 of “Sending an Emergency Call.” While in emergency call operation, subsequent presses of the emergency button will reinitiate the emergency silence sequence.

Unmute Option - With this option enabled, the radio will unmute to all voice activity on the emergency channel. If disabled, the radio will operate as normal, muting all voice activity on the emergency channel until the emergency alarm is cancelled. This option is RSS programmable.

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm In radios with the silent emergency alarm option

enabled, pressing the emergency button sends an emergency signal to the dispatcher. During the emergency alarm procedure: the LED will not light, tones will not be heard, and the display will not change.

The audio will be muted (turned off), and will

remain so until you exit the emergency state.

Cancelling an Emergency Alarm Press the emergency button for more than 1 1/2

seconds (programmable); a medium-pitched emergencyexit tone sounds until the button is released and the radio returns to normal operation.

The alarm will also be cancelled (without

emergency-exit tone) by:

• pressing the PTT switch (see the note below),

• turning the radio off, or

• receiving an acknowledge from the dispatcher.

Note: Pressing the PTT switch while the radio is in

emergency alarm emergency call

enabled. (see step 3 of “Sending an Emergency Call”).

operation will place the radio in

operation if emergency call is

25 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

Emergency Operation (cont.)

Sending an Emergency Call (Radios With Trunked Emergency Call Operation Only)

1. Press the emergency button. The LED lights solid red, the display alternates between showing “EMERGENCY” and the current trunked zone and mode, and a short, medium-pitched emergency tone sounds.

2. Press the PTT switch to request a priority mode assignment in the trunked system.

3. While the radio is in emergency call operation it operates in the usual dispatch manner.

Note:

• The trunked mode you will talk to in an

emergency is controlled by whether your radio is programmed for tactical or non-tactical operation. If tactical, you will be talking to the mode you selected before entering emergency call; if non-tactical, you will talk to a preprogrammed emergency mode.

• If you change trunked modes while in

emergency call operation, the emergency call will be moved to, and continued on, the new mode.

4. It is important that you exit the emergency call mode when you have finished your emergency call. To do this, press the emergency button for more than 1 1/2 seconds (programmable). You will hear a medium-pitched emergency-exit tone until the emergency button is released, and the radio will return to normal operation.

Emergency with Voice to Follow With this feature (aka "Hot Microphone"), the radio

is placed in the transmit mode for a preprogrammed period of time (programmable by RSS) after the emergency alarm is activated. During this time period, the "hands-free" mode is activated, and voice transmisions can be made without pressing the PTT.

After the transmit time has expired, the unit will dekey and go into a receive mode as it normally does after dekeying. At this point, normal operation resumes; the user will be required to press PTT for any further transmissions on that emergency channel.

26 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only)

The “failsoft” system ensures that you will continue to have radio communications capability in the event of trunked system failure. During trunked operation, the radio will automatically go into failsoft operation if the central trunking controller fails for any reason. While in failsoft, your radio will transmit and receive on a predetermined frequency on a conventional, as opposed to trunked, mode. When the trunked system returns to normal operation, the radio will automatically leave the failsoft operation and return to trunked operation.

Clear or SECURENET operation will be determined by the preprogramming of the selected mode (talkgroup), if so programmed. Otherwise, transmit operation will be controlled by the position of the twoposition concentric switch. You from SECURENET operation to clear operation, or from clear to SECURENET, during a call.

When the radio is in failsoft operation, you will hear a faint “beeping” sound every ten seconds, and the radio will become unsquelched. At the same time, the display will alternate between showing “FAILSOFT” and the current active trunked zone.

will be able

to change

27 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

Transmitter Disable Operation

If your radio is when enabled in your radio (via radio service software [RSS] programming, allows you to put the radio in a condition where it will not transmit. This will prevent the radio from accidentally transmitting in a hazardous environment. All transmissions, including automatic data transmissions, will be inhibited.

To disable the radio transmitter, put the two-position concentric switch in the“ PTT switch will cause a low-pitched alert tone to sound, indicating that a transmission is not taking place.

display will react as in normal operation. However, the red LED transmit indicator will not turn on.

concentric switch in the “ ” position.

Native Language Displays

displays:

1. English

2. Spanish

3. Italian

4. French

5. German

6. Portuguese All of your radio displays will be shown in the selected language.

” position. When your radio's transmitter has been disabled, pressing the

Note: While the transmission is disabled, if you attempt to transmit, the

To enable the transmitter for normal operation, put the two-position

This feature allows you to choose any one of six languages for your radio

NOT

SECURENET-equipped, the Transmitter Disable feature,

(Non-SECURENET-Equipped Radios Only)

28 General Radio Features Operation

HOME

ABC

DEF

MNO

JKL

GHI

PRS

TUV

9WXY

DEF

ABC

(cont.)

Muting the Keypad Tones

The radio’s keypad tones, normally heard each time a keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on (unmuted) at your discretion. To use the keypad mute feature:

1. Press the right arrow key ( ) until “ MUTE”

appears on the display.

2. Press the key below “MUTE.” The current mute

state (“TONES ON” = keypad tones unmuted;

“TONES OFF” = keypad tones muted) appears on

the display for a few seconds.

Then, the display shows the additional selections,

“ON” and “OFF.”

3. Press the key below the desired mute state (on or

off). The radio automatically returns to the home

display.

Note: Pressing the HOME key or the PTT switch

will exit this menu without changing the mute

selection

29 General Radio Features Operation

(cont.)

Scan Operation

The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a “scan list” of modes. Each scan list can contain as many as 16 different modes; each radio can have up to 20 different scan lists. The modes to be scanned in a scan list can be programmed with the radio service software (RSS).

Three types of scan lists are available (Refer to the RSS manual for additional information):

• Trunking Priority Monitor—Comprises modes that

are all from the same trunked system.

• Conventional—Comprises conventional-only modes.

• Talkgroup Scan—Comprises conventional modes

and trunked modes from more than one trunking

system. Priority operation

type of list.

The radio supports both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first priority mode, and a second as the second priority mode.

All MTS 2000 radios support automatic scanning (autoscan), which is programmed into the radio through the RSS. With this feature, the radio begins scanning whenever you select a mode to which a scan list is assigned (strapped). The radio will continue autoscanning until you select a mode that does not have autoscan enabled.

In radios that are not SECURENET-equipped, scan can can be selected by the scan select switch (twoposition concentric switch) or the menu.

Turning Scan On/Off Using the Scan Select Switch

1. To turn scanning on, place the scan select switch

(programmable via the RSS) in the “scan on”

position.

2. The scan status annunciator appears on the

display, indicating that scan is active, and the radio

begins scanning. The scan annunciator will remain

on until scan is turned off.

is not

available in this

3. To turn scanning off, place the scan select switch

in the “scan off” position.

4. The scan status annunciator turns off, indicating

that scan is off, and the radio stops scanning.

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