VX-261
Operating Manual
Programmable Functions/Features
IP55 Water Resistant
Two Programmable Function Keys
2-Tone Encode/Decode
5-Tone Encode/Decode
MDC-1200® Encode (ANI Encode)
DTMF Encode
Scan
Dual Watch
Follow-Me Scan
Talk Around Scan
VOX
Talk Around
Emergency
Lone Worker
TX Save Disable
Lock
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System)
Introduction..................................................................... |
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Important Safety Information........................................ |
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Consignes de sécurité importantes................................. |
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Before You Begin.............................................................. |
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Battery Pack Installation and Removal........................ |
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Battery Charging.......................................................... |
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Low Battery Indication................................................ |
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Belt Clip Installation and Removal.............................. |
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MIC/SP Cap Installation.............................................. |
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Controls & Connectors................................................... |
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Operation........................................................................ |
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Preliminary Steps....................................................... |
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Operation Quick Start................................................ |
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Automatic Time-Out Timer....................................... |
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Advanced Operation..................................................... |
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Programmable Key Functions ................................... |
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Description of Operating Functions .......................... |
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Lock................................................................................ |
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ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System).................. |
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Optional Accessories...................................................... |
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Congratulations!
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool, a Motorola Solutions two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Motorola Solutions radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
Important Note
rThere are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Motorola Solutions Service Representative.
rIn order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
rShould the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Motorola Solutions Dealer.
The VX-261 is full-featured Hand-Held Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. This transceiver is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design, and allows up to 16-channel capacity.
Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory, and is easily programmable by a Motorola Solutions licensed dealers using a personal computer with Motorola Solutions Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Programming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE150 PC Programming Software. Or, once a single radio is programmed, cloning cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly.
This manual will describe the details of the many advanced features of the VX-261. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application.
Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North
America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed operating frequencies of this radio.
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English
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product
Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations.
For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com
Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with Motorola Solutions-approved antenna with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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Important Safety Information
English
Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS’s per the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
•Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the authority of the user to operate this equipment.
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French
ATTENTION!
Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu’à des fins professionnelles. Avant d’utiliser la radio, lisez le guide Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, qui contient d’importantes instructions de fonctionnement pour une utilisation sécuritaire et des informations sur l’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques, dans le but d’assurer votre conformité aux normes et règlements en vigueur.
Visitez le site Web suivant pour obtenir la liste des antennes et autres accessoires approuvés par Motorola Solutions: http://www.motorolasolutions.com
Toute modification effectuée à cet appareil sans l’autorisation explicite de Motorola Solutions peut annuler l’autorisation d’utiliser cet appareil.
Selon la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio ne peut être utilisé qu’avec une antenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) sont approuvés par
Industrie Canada pour cet émetteur. Afin de limiter les interférences radio pour les autres utilisateurs, le type et le gain de l’antenne doivent être choisis de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) ne soit pas plus forte qu’il ne le faut pour établir la communication.
Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour utilisation avec une antenne approuvée par Motorola Solutions offrant le gain maximal autorisé et l’impédance requise pour le type d’antenne indiqué. Il est strictement interdit d’utiliser avec cet appareil tout type d’antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste et présentant un gain supérieur au maximum indiqué pour le type.
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Consignes de sécurité importantes
French
Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence et à la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC.
•Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence nuisible.
•Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.
•Toute modification effectuée à cet appareil sans l’autorisation explicite de Motorola Solutions peut annuler l’autorisation d’utiliser cet appareil.
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To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a “Click.”
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the radio.
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if ac-
cidentally short-circuited.
Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional
CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is installed.
Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then connect the
PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58; refer to the following illustration for details on proper positioning of the
Spacer Plate |
AC Line Outlet |
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PA-55
CD-58
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