Motorola PR1500 User Manual
PR1500
Portable Radio
User Guide
PR1500
Portable Radio
Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
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Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
C a u t i o n
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this
product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola
Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
On/Off/
Volume Knob
Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
PTT Button
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
ATT ENTI ON!
3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
Channel
Select Knob
PR
Top Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Speaker/Mic
Radio On/Off
1 On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.
2 Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.
Zones/Channels
1 Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone.
2 Channel - Turn Channel Selector knob to
desired channel.
Receive/Transmit
1 Radio on and select zone/channel.
2 Listen for a transmission.
OR
Press and hold Volume Set button. Release
Volume Set button.
OR
Press Monitor button and listen for activity.
3 Adjust volume, if necessary.
4 Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to
listen.
Send Emergency Alarm
2 When dispatcher’s acknowledgment is
received, you hear four tones; alarm ends;
radio exits emergency.
Send Silent Emergency Alarm
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see no LED; you hear no tone.
2Press PTT.
3 Alarm continues until you exit by:
• Press and hold Emergency button for one
second
OR
• Press and release PTT.
Send Emergency Call
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. A
short, medium-pitched tone sounds.
2 Press and hold PTT. Announce your
emergency into the microphone.
3 Release PTT to end call.
4 Press and hold Emergency button for one
second to exit.
Write your radio’s programmed features on the
dashed lines.
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.
PR1500
Portable Radio
User Guide
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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for
safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure
!
C a u t i o n
booklet enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy
exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy
awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and
RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part
number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit
the following web site which lists approved accessories:
http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml
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Contents
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii
Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................ ii
Disclaimer ......................................................................................... ii
General Radio Operation .............................................. 1
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1
PR1500 Radio ................................................................................... 2
Physical Features of the PR1500 Radio ........................................... 3
Programmable Features ................................................................... 4
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators ............................................... 5
Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 5
Standard Accessories ....................................................................... 8
Battery ........................................................................................ 8
Antenna .................................................................................... 10
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 11
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 12
Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 12
Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 12
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 13
Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 13
Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 13
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 14
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 14
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 14
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 15
Select a Zone ........................................................................... 15
Select a Channel ..................................................................... 15
Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 16
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 16
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 17
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 18
Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 19
Common Radio Features............................................ 21
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 21
Analog Squelch ........................................................................ 21
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PL Defeat .........................................................................................21
Time-out Timer ................................................................................22
Emergency ......................................................................................23
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................24
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................25
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................25
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................27
Scan ................................................................................................28
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................28
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................28
Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................29
Select Repeater or Direct Operation .........................................29
Mute .................................................................................................29
Helpful Tips .................................................................. 31
Radio Care ......................................................................................31
Cleaning ....................................................................................31
Handling ....................................................................................31
Service .............................................................................................32
Battery .............................................................................................33
Battery Life ................................................................................33
Charging the Battery .................................................................33
Battery Recycling and Disposal ................................................34
Antenna ...........................................................................................35
Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................35
Accessories.................................................................. 37
Antennas .........................................................................................37
Batteries ..........................................................................................37
Carry Accessories ...........................................................................38
Carry Cases ..............................................................................38
Belt Clips ...................................................................................38
T-Straps ....................................................................................38
Belt-Loops .................................................................................38
Chargers ..........................................................................................39
Audio Accessories ...........................................................................39
Microphones .............................................................................39
Headsets ...................................................................................39
CommPort™ Integrated Microphone Receiver System ............40
Surveillance Kits .......................................................................40
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Earpieces .................................................................................. 41
Ear Microphone System (EMS) ................................................ 42
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 42
Switches .......................................................................................... 42
Adapters .......................................................................................... 42
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF
Frequency Range ........................................................ 43
Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 43
Emergency Channel ................................................................. 43
Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 44
Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 44
Glossary....................................................................... 47
Commercial Warranty ................................................. 51
Index............................................................................. 57
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Notes
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General Radio Operation
Notations Used in This Manual
You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes
throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that
safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition,
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C a u t i o n
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is
etc. exists which may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.
exists which may result in damage to the equipment if
not carefully observed.
essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example Description
Top button Buttons are shown in bold print.
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Physical Features of the PR1500 Radio
Item Page Item Page
1 Antenna 10 8 On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
2Top Button
(programmable)
3 Light Emitting Diode
(LED)
4 Speaker 11 Push-to-Tal k
5 Universal Connector 12 12 Side Button 1
6 Channel Selector
Knob (programmable)
7 3-Position Concentric
Switch (programmable)
9 Microphone
5 10 Top Side (Select)
Button
(programmable)
(PTT) Button
(programmable)
13 Side Button 2
(programmable)
14 Battery 8
14
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Programmable Features
The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a
qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features.
The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page
numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.
Table 1: Programmable Features
Feature Page Feature Page
Call Response 29 PL Defeat 21
Channel Selection 15 Repeater/Direct 29
Emergency 23 Scan On/Off 28
Monitor 18 Site Lock/Unlock viii
Mute 29 Site Search viii
Nuisance Delete 28 Volume Set 17
Phone 28 Zone Selection 15
As an additional guide, please use the empty spaces provided in your
Quick Reference Card to indicate the features that are programmed
to the various controls for your radio. Additionally, in this manual, all
reference to a programmed control is made with reference to the
actual feature (for example the Volume Set button).
Any references in this manual to controls that are “preprogrammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the
radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.
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Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators
Table 2: LED Indicators
This LED Color: indicates:
RED (Non-flashing) Transmitting
RED (Flashing) • Channel Busy
OR
• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)
GREEN (Flashing) Receiving Individual Call
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Table 3: Alert Tones
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Invalid Key-Press when the wrong key is
pressed.
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Failed
Reject when an unauthorized request
Time-Out Timer
Warning
when the radio fails the powerup self test.
is made.
four seconds before time out.
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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
No ACK Received when the radio does not
receive an acknowledgment.
Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone
A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)
Short,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
Time-Out Timer
after time out.
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
when the PTT button is
pressed, and transmissions
are prevented.
Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
Individual Call
Warning Tone
when the radio is in Individual
Call without any activity for
more than 6 seconds.
Busy when the system is busy.
Valid Key-Press when the correct key is
pressed.
Radio Self-Test
Pass
Priority Channel
Received
Emergency Alarm
Entry
when the radio passes its
power-up self-test.
when activity on a priority
channel is received.
when entering the emergency
state.
Central Echo when the central controller has
received a request from a
radio.
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General Radio Operation
Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
Volume Set when volume changed on a
MediumPitched Tone
Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency
Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT
A Group of
MediumPitched
Console
Acknowledge
Tones
Received
Individual Call
Short, High-
Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the
Pitched Tone
(Chirp)
Ringing Phone Call
Received
quiet channel.
state.
button) verifies the system is
accepting transmissions.
when a status, emergency
alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.
when a Call Alert, or Private
Conversation Call is received.
preset threshold value.
when a landline phone call is
received.
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Standard Accessories
Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
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Charge the Battery
The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to
ensure optimum capacity and performance.
For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your
PR1500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 37.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off
to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
• DO NOT replace the battery in any area
labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.
• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers,
see “Chargers” on page 39.
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Attach the Battery
1 With the radio off, fit the
three extensions at the
bottom of the battery into the
bottom slots on the radio.
2 Press both sides at the top of
the battery against the radio
until both latches click into
place.
Remove the Battery
1 With the radio off, slide down
the latches on the sides of
the battery.
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2 Pull the top of the battery
away from the radio.
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General Radio Operation
Antenna
For information regarding other available antennas, see page 37.
Attach the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach
it.
Remove the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna counter-clockwise to
remove it.
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Belt Clip
Attach the Belt Clip
1 Align the grooves of the belt
clip with those of the battery.
2 Press the belt clip downward
until you clear a “click.”
Remove the Belt Clip
1 Use a flat-bladed screwdriver
to press the belt clip tab
away from the battery.
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2 Slide the belt clip upward to
remove it.
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