Programmable Functions
/
F
eatures
IP55 Water Resistant
Six Programmable Function Keys
2-Tone Encode/Decode
5-Tone Encode/Decode
MDC-1200
®
Encode/Decode
DTMF Encode
Scan
Group Scan
Dual Watch
Follow-Me Scan
Talk Around Scan
Voice Inversion Encryption
VOX
Talk Around
Emergency
Lone Worker
TX Save Disable
Lock
ARTS™
(
Auto Range Transpond System
)
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Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Information ....................................... 2
Consignes de sécurité importantes ................................ 4
Before You Begin ............................................................. 6
Battery Pack Installation and Removal ....................... 6
Battery Charging ......................................................... 6
Low Battery Indication ................................................7
Belt Clip Installation and Removal ............................. 8
MIC/SP Cap Installation .............................................8
Controls & Connectors ................................................. 10
LCD Icons & Indicators ............................................... 11
Operation ....................................................................... 12
Preliminary Steps ......................................................12
Operation Quick Start ................................................12
Automatic Time-Out Timer ....................................... 14
Advanced Operation ..................................................... 15
Programmable Key Functions .................................. 15
Description of Operating Functions ......................... 18
Lock ................................................................................ 27
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System) ................. 27
Optional Accessories ..................................................... 28
contents
Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips 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 neg-
ligible 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
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There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Motorola
Solutions Service Representative.
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In order to maintain the specied water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
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Should 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.
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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.
introduction
The
VX-264
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 128-channel capacity within a
maximum 8 groups. Each channel can be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag.
Important channel frequency data is stored in the ash memory, and is easily programmable by a Motorola Solutions li-
censed 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-264
. After reading this manual, you may
wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the conguration of this equipment for use in
your application.
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e
nglish
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 modication 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 an-
tenna 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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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 condi-
tions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modications 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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consignes de sécurité imPortantes
F
rench
ATTENTION!
Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu’à des ns professionnelles. Avant d’utiliser la radio, lisez le guide Radios bidirection-
nelles portatives : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, qui contient d’importantes instructions de fonc-
tionnement 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 modication 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. An 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 gurant pas dans cette liste et présentant un gain supérieur au maximum indiqué
pour le type.
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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 indé-
sirable.
• Toute modication effectuée à cet appareil sans l’autorisation explicite de Motorola Solutions peut annuler l’autorisation
d’utiliser cet appareil.
consignes de sécurité imPortantes
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beFore you begin
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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.
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
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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.”
Battery Charging
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Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional
CD-58
Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is in-
stalled.
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Insert the DC p lug from th e optional
PA- 5 5
AC
Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the op-
tional
CD-58
Desktop Charger, and then connect the
PA-55
AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
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Insert the battery pack into the
CD-58
Desktop Char-
ger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the
guides in the nest of the
CD-58
; refer to the follow-
ing illustration for details on proper positioning of the
PA-55
CD-58
Spacer Plate
AC Line Outlet
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beFore you begin
battery pack. If charging with the transceiver attached,
turn the transceiver off. The antenna jack should be at
the left side when viewing the charger from the front.
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If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED in-
dicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack
will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending
on the battery pack being charged).
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When charging is completed, the LED indicator will
change to green.
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Disconnect the battery pack from the
CD-58
Desktop
Charger and unplug the
PA-55
AC Adapter from the
AC line outlet.
1) Always use the Motoro la Sol utions FNB-
V133LI-UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithium-Ion
Battery Pack.
2) Use only the Motorola Solutions CD-58 Desktop
Charger and the Motorola Solutions PA-55 AC Adapter.
3) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries
outside of hazardous locations.
4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient tem-
perature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40 °C).
Charging outside of this temperature range could cause
damage to the battery pack.
5) Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re, or similar heat sources.
6) Risk of explosion exists if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Refer to the enclosed instructions for dis-
posal of used batteries.
7) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer
to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop Charger.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually
becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes too
low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the
depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio
will blink red when the battery voltage is low.
You may conrm the battery condition by the Battery Icon
on the display. See page 11 for more information.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an
incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
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Belt Clip Installation and Removal
beFore you begin
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To install the Belt Clip: align the
Belt Clip to the groove of the Bat-
tery pack, then press the Belt Clip
downward until it locks in place
with a “Click.”
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To remove the Belt Clip: use a
at head screw driver to press the
Belt Clip Tab away from the bat-
tery pack to unlock the Belt Clip,
then slide the Belt Clip upward to
remove it.
MIC/SP CAP Installation
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Use only the sup plied screws
when install the
MIC/SP
cap.
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This radio does not k eep the
Water Resistant Rating (IP55)
when the
MIC/SP
cap is not in-
stalled in the
MIC/SP
jack.
Install the
MIC/SP
cap with the sup-
plied screws.
Belt Clip Tab
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note
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MIC/SP Jack
(
External MIC/SP
)
controls & connectors
4-Button Programmable Key
LED Indicator (Programmable
)
Default settings are:
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green: Busy Channel
Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition
PTT Switch
SIDE-1 Button
SIDE-2 Button
SpeakerMicrophone
Battery Pack Latch
Antenna Jack
CH (Channel) Selector
VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display
)
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lcd icons & indicators
TX Power & RSSI Indicator
(
four steps
)
“Encryption” is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode “On”
“CALL” Indicator
Receiver Monitor
Battery Indicator
Group Number
“Dual Watch” is activated
: “Scan” is enabled
: “Priority Scan” is activated
“VOX” is activated
“Talk Around” is enabled
battery indicator
:
:
:
w/blink :
Full Battery Power
Moderate Battery Power
Low Battery Power
Poor Battery Power (Charge the Battery)
Priority Channel Indicator
8 Character
Alpha-Numeric Display
“Lone Worker” is activated
“Group Scan” is enabled
These small dot appears continuously until each function is
turned “OFF”, regardless of the operation of other features.
For e xample, w hen activat es
the Emergency feature while
the Lone Worker feature is ac-
tivating, the display indicate at
the right.
“Lone Worker” is activated
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Preliminary Steps
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Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as
described on page 8 of this manual.
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Scr e w the suppl i e d ant e n n a
onto the Antenna jack.
It is not recommended to oper-
ate this transceiver without an
antenna connected.
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If you have a Speaker/Micro-
phone, we recommend that it
not be connected until you are
familiar with the basic opera-
tion of the
VX-264
. Refer to
next page for more information
about Speaker/Microphone us-
age.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The water resistance rating of the transceiver (IP55)
is assured only when the following conditions are
met:
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Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;
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Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;
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MIC/SP
cap is installed in the
MIC/SP
jack.
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Use of a speaker microphone in the
MIC/SP
jack negates the IP55 rating.
Operation Quick Start
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Tu rn th e t o p pa n e l ’s
VOL/PWR
knob clock-
wise to turn the radio on.
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Turn the top panel’s CH Selector knob to choose the
desired operating chan-
nel. A channel name will
appear on the LCD.
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If you want to select the operating channel from a dif-
ferent Channel Group, press (or press and hold) the
Programmable key assigned to the “
g
rouP uP/down
”
function to change desired Channel Group before se-
lecting the operating channel.
Note: Some models are programmed so that the oper-
ating channels are selected by the Programmable key
and the Channel Group is selected by the CH Selector
knob. For further details, contact your Motorola Solu-
tions dealer.
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Rotat e the
VO L /PWR
knob to set the volume
level. If no signal is pres-
ent, press (or press and
hold) the Programmable
ke y ( a s s i g ne d to th e
“
sQ l oFF
” funct ion:
Norma lly
SIDE-1
but-
ton); background noise
will now be heard, and
you may use this to set
the
VOL/PWR
knob for
the desired audio level.
Press (or press and hold)
the Programmable key again to quiet the noise and re-
sume normal (quiet) monitoring.
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To transmit, monitor the
channel and make sure it
is clear.
Press and hold the
PTT
sw itch. S peak in to the
microphone area of the
front pa n e l grille i n a
normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode, re-
lease the
PTT
switch.
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Press (or press and hold)
th e
SI D E - 1, SI D E - 2
button, or front panel’s
pr o grammabl e keypad
([A]
-
[D]
key) to ac-
tiva t e o n e of th e pre -
progr ammed fun ctions
which may ha v e been
en a b l e d at the ti m e of
pr o g r a m m i n g by th e
d e a l e r . Se e th e ne x t
cha p t e r f o r details re-
garding feature availabil-
ity for this radio.
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If a Speaker/Microphone
is available, remove the
plastic cap and its two
mounti ng screws from
t h e ri g h t si d e of th e
transce iver, then alig n
th e co nn e c t o r of th e
Speaker/Microphone on
the radio; secure the con-
nector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/
Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your
ear while receiving. To transmit, press the
PTT
switch
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on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the
main transceiver ’s body, and speak into the micro-
phone on a normal voice level.
Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mount-
ing screws. They should be reinstalled when not us-
ing the Speaker/Microphone.
2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/
Microphone, it disables the internal microphone, and
vice versa.
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If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been
programmed on a channel, the radio will not transmit
when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will gener-
ate short beep three times. Release the
PTT
switch and
wait for the channel to be clear of activity.
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If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been
programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only
when there is no carrier being received or when the
carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS
tone or DCS code).
Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for auto-
matic time-out, you must limit the length of each trans-
mission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds
before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the
deadline; the top panel’s red LED (“TX” indicator) will
disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To
resume transmitting, you must release the
PTT
switch and
wait for the “penalty timer” to expire.
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Programmable Key Functions
The
VX-264
provides six programmable function
(PF)
keys:
SIDE-1, SIDE-2
,
[A], [B], [C]
, and
[D]
keys.
These PF keys can be customized, via programming by
your Motorola Solutions dealer, to meet your communica-
tions/network requirements.
The possible PF key programming features are illustrated
on the next page, and their functions are explained begin-
ning after page 18. For further details, contact your Mo-
torola Solutions dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function
that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular
radio, and keep it handy.
SIDE-1
Button
[A], [B], [C]
, and [D] Keys
SIDE-2
Button
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Function
Programmable Key (Press Key / Press and hold Key
)
SIDE-1 SIDE-2
[A] [B] [C] [D]
None / / / / / /
Monitor / / / / / /
Monitor -Momentarily- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
Lamp / / / / / /
Low Power / / / / / /
Encryption / / / / / /
SQL OFF / / / / / /
SQL OFF -Momentarily- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
SQL Set / / / / / /
Beep OFF / / / / / /
Whisper / / / / / /
VOX / / / / / /
VOX Set / / / / / /
VOX Anti-Trip / / / / / /
Emergency /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
Lone Worker / / / / / /
Group Up / / / / / /
Group Down / / / / / /
Channel Up / / / / / /
Channel Down / / / / / /
PRI / / / / / /
Scan / / / / / /
Group Scan / / / / / /
Group Scan Set / / / / / /
Dual Watch / / / / / /
Follow-Me Scan / / / / / /
Scan Set / / / / / /
TA (Talk Around) Scan / / / / / /
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Function
Programmable Key (Press Key / Press and hold Key
)
SIDE-1 SIDE-2
[A] [B] [C] [D]
Talk Around / / / / / /
Reset / / / / / /
Call 1 / / / / / /
Call 2 / / / / / /
Call 3 / / / / / /
Code Up / / / / / /
Code Down / / / / / /
Code Set / / / / / /
Speed Dial / / / / / /
Call / / / / / /
Duty / / / / / /
Tx Save Disable / / / / / /
Lock / / / / / /
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Description of Operating Functions
encryPtion
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press, (or
press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Voice
Encryption “On” and “Off”.
The “
” icon will be indicated on the display when the
Voice Scrambler is activated.
sQl oFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to open the
SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio).
The “
” icon will blink on the display when the SQL
OFF function is activated.
sQl oFF -momentarily-
Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the au-
dio) while pressing the assigned PF key.
The “
” icon will blink on the display while opening the
SQL.
monitor
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to cancel
any signaling features; the LED indicator will glow green.
The “
” icon will be indicated on the display, when the
Monitor function is activated.
monitor -momentarily-
Cancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned
PF
key.
The “
” icon will be indicated on the display while can-
celing any signaling features.
lamP
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle
the back light of the display “On” and “Off”.
low Power
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the
radio’s transmitter to “Low Power” mode, thus extending
battery life. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF
key again to return to “High Power” mode when in RF
impeding environments.
The “L” icon will be indicated on the display when the
radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode.
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sQl set
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this func-
tion:
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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone
will sound, and the current squelch level will appear
on the display.
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Press the
SIDE-1/SIDE-2
buttons (or
[A]/[B]
keys)
to select the desired squelch level. Available selections
are “−15” to “+15”.
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Press the
[D]
key to store the new setting. The display
indicates “- SAVED -” briey, then reverts to the nor-
mal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the
[C]
key. In this case, the display indicates “- CANCEL -”
briey.
beeP oFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to dis-
able any radio beeps temporarily. Press again, (or press
and hold again), the assigned PF key to enable any radio
beeps.
When the Beep Off function is “on” and “off”, the display
indicates briey “BEEP OFF” and “BEEP ON”.
whisPer
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to increase
the microphone gain; allowing the operator to speak in a
low voice (whisper) temporarily when transmitting. Press
again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to
resume normal microphone gain.
When the Whisper function is “on” and “off”, the display
indicates “WHISP ON” and “WHISP OF” briey.
voX
(reQuires voX comPatible headset
)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate
the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic activa-
tion of the transmitter, initiated by voice input into the
microphone. You may disable the VOX function tempo-
rarily by pressing the
PTT
switch.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF
key to resume normal operation.
Note 1: when the VOX function is activated by operation
from the external equipment, a small dot (“”) will be in-
dicated at the bottom right of the display (see page 11 of
this manual).
Note 2: when the VOX function is “on” and “off”, the dis-
play indicates “VOX ON” and “VOX OFF” briey.
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voX set
You can manually adjust the VOX Gain using this function:
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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone
will sound, and the current VOX Gain level will ap-
pear on the display.
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Press the
[A]/[B]
button to select the desired VOX
Gain level.
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Press the
[D]
key to store the new setting. The display
indicates “- SAVED -” briey, then reverts to the nor-
mal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the
[C]
key. In this case, the display indicates “- CANCEL -”
briey.
voX anti-triP
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle
the VOX Anti-Trip feature “On” and “Off”.
When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to “On”, the trans-
ceiver does not activate a VOX transmission from picking
up receive audio or from a radio alert tone (beep sound).
When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is “on” and “off”, the
display indicates “ATRP ON” and “ATRP OFF” briey.
emergency
The
VX-264
includes an “Emergency” feature which may
be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the
same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
Press and hold the assigned PF key for a pre-programmed
period to initiate an emergency call on the pre-defined
channel. The “- EMG -” indication will be indicated on
the display. For further details contact your Motorola So-
lutions dealer.
To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press
and hold again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio.
lone worKer
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate
the Lone Worker feature. The Lone Worker feature is
designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone
Worker Timer (programmed by your Motorola Solutions
dealer) has expired.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF
key, the Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user does
not reset the timer by pressing the
PTT
switch, the radio
switches to Emergency mode.
When the Lone Worker feature is activated, a small dot
(“”) will be indicated at the bottom left of the display.
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grouP uP/down
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a
different group of channels. A group number will appear
at the upper right corner and a group name will appear
briey on the display.
channel uP/down
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a
different channel. A channel name will appear on the dis-
play.
Pri
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall
the pre-programmed Priority Channel of the current group
by your Motorola Solutions dealer directly. When Priority
Channel is recalled, the “P” icon will appear on the dis-
play.
scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple chan-
nels programmed into the transceiver. When scanning, the
transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a
signal and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
To activate scanning:
r
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to acti-
vate scan mode.
r
The s c anner wil l search t he channe ls of the p re-
programmed scan list, looking an active channel. The
radio will pause each time it nds a channel on which
someone is speaking.
r
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF
key to disable scanning and receive the channel which
was chosen when pressed the PF key.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to
stay on one of the following channels if you press the
PTT
switch during scanning pause:
“Scan Pause” channel (“Talk Back”)
“Last Busy” channel
“Priority” channel
“User Programmed” channel (“Select Channel”)
The channel which defined in the CH Selector
knob (“Channel Position”).
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grouP scan
Group Scan monitors channels in multiple groups, compared
to the scan feature, which monitors channels in a single or
current group. When scanning, the transceiver will check
each channel of the programmed group for the presence of
the signal and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate
group scan for the pre-programmed groups.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF
key to disable group scan mode and receive the channel
which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
When the Group Scan is activated, the display indicates
“GRP SCAN”.
grouP scan set
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than
one Group during the scanning process (normally, scan-
ning is performed within the current group only).
To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press,
(or press and hold), the assigned PF key: a small dot (“”)
will appear at the bottom of the display (See page 11 of
this manual).
To remove a current Group from Group Scan, press, (or
press and hold), the assigned PF key again: a small dot
(“”) will disappear from the display.
dual watch
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature,
except that only two channels are monitored:
The current operating channel
The Priority channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
r
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to acti-
vate the Dual Watch feature.
r
The scanner will search the two channels and pause
when it nds a transmission on either channel.
When th e Dua l Watc h fea t u re is act i v ate d , th e
“
” icon will be indicated on the display (See page
11 of this manual).
To stop Dual Watch:
r
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to dis-
able the Dual Watch feature.
The radio reverts back to the original channel being
monitored before the dual watch feature was initiated.
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Follow me scan
The Follow Me Scan feature checks a user-assigned pri-
ority channel in addition to the channels previously pre-
programmed into a radio’s scan list. For example, if only
Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are desig-
nated for “Scanning”, the user may assign Channel 2 as the
“user-assigned” priority channel via the Follow Me Scan.
To activate Follow Me Scan, rst select the channel you
want to designate as the “user-assigned priority chan-
nel” by positioning the CH Selector knob on the desired
“priority” channel. Next, press, (or press and hold), the
assigned PF key (the display will indicate “FM SCAN”
briefly). Finally, rotate the CH Selector knob to the de-
sired “operating channel”.
The scanner will search the two channels (user-assigned
priority channel and operating channel) and pause when it
nds a transmission on either channel.
scan set
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to add/de-
lete the current channel to/from your scanning list.
To store a particular channel to your scanning list, press, (or
press and hold), the assigned PF key. If you delete a chan-
nel from your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the
assigned PF key again.
When the scanner is paused, you may remove the channel
from the scan list temporarily by pressing, (or press and
holding), the same key.
Note 1: when store a particular channel to your scanning
list, the display indicates “SCN SET” briefly and “
”
icon will appear on the display.
Note 2: when delete a channel from your scanning list, the
display indicates “SCN SKIP” briey and the “
” icon
will disappear from the display.
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ta (talK around
)
s
can
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle
the TA Scan feature “On” and “Off”.
When operating on a duplex channel system (for example,
a repeater station), TA Scan allows the transceiver to
search both transmit and receive frequencies on your du-
plex system.
When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency,
the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears.
When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency,
the transceiver will check for activity on the receive fre-
quency every few seconds (interval programmed by your
Motorola Solutions dealer).
When the TA Scan feature is activated, the “
” icon will
blink on the display (See page 11 in this manual).
Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on a Simplex
Channel.
talK around
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate
the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex
channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequen-
cies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around
feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk
directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no ef-
fect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where
the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same.
When the Talk Around feature is activated, the “
” icon
will be indicated on the display (See page 11 in this man-
ual).
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk
Around” channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk
Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the
key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed
Functions.
Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on a Sim-
plex Channel.
reset
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the
RFC (Ready for Communication) condition.
call 1 to call 3
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a
pre-programmed 5-Tone or MDC1200® call signal.
code uP/down
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a
2-Tone or 5-Tone encode code from the pre-programmed
encode list.
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code set
You can change the desired digit of the 5-Tone encode
code using this function:
r
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
r
Set the desired 5-Tone encode code from the
[A]/[B]
keys (select the code number) and
SIDE-1/SIDE-2
buttons (select the code digit).
r
Press the
[D]
key to store the new setting. The display
indicates “- SAVED -” briey, then reverts to the nor-
mal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the
[C]
key. In this case, the display indicates “- CANCEL -”
briey.
sPeed dial
Your Motorola Soluti o n s dealer m a y have pr e - p r o -
grammed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into
your radio.
To dial a number:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, then press
the
SIDE-1/SIDE-2
buttons (or
[A]/[B]
keys) to select
the Auto-Dial memory name which recorded the dial num-
ber you wish. Press the
PTT
switch to send a pre-dened
DTMF tone. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing se-
quence will be heard in the speaker.
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call
The Call feature is different for each type of the signaling
system.
When using the 2-Tone Signaling System
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a
pre-programmed 2-Tone encode code.
When using the MDC1200
®
Signaling System
r
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to en-
ter the “Call Menu” mode.
r
Press the
SIDE-1/SIDE-2
buttons (or
[A]/[B]
keys) to
select the desired Call mode. Available Call modes are:
CALL ALT: You may transmit the call alert to the de-
sired station.
SEL CALL: You may call the desired station indi-
vidually.
RADIO CK: You may check the status of the desired
station.
r
Press the
[D]
key to accept the selection. (You may
cancel the selection by pressing the
[C]
key).
r
Press the
SIDE-1/SIDE-2
buttons (or
[A]/[B]
keys) to
select the station to be called.
Note: You may enter the station’s ID number (four
digits) directly from the keypad (
[0]
-
[9], [A]
-
[D], [#]
:
substitute for “E”, and
[Ý]
: wild card).
r
Press the
PTT
switch to send an MDC1200
®
call.
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duty
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the
Duty function of the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or MDC1200
®
“On”
and “Off”.
When the Duty function is set to “On”, the display indi-
cates “Duty ON” briefly and the user will always hear
(depending on the sub-audio signaling) all trafc on the
paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert
when it receives the programmed 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or
MDC1200
®
.
When the Duty function is set to “Off”, the display in-
dicates “Duty OFF” briey and the user will NOT hear
normal radio trafc on the paging channel. The radio will
sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives
the programmed 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or MDC1200
®
.
tX save disable
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by
reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from
an apparently nearby station is being received. Caution
is advised when using this feature, as your transmission
power could degrade the audio heard by the receiving ra-
dios in your communication path.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable
the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a loca-
tion where high power is almost always needed.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF
key, the Transmit Battery Saver activates to reduce the
transmit power when a very strong signal from an appar-
ently nearby station is being received.
When the Transmit Battery Saver is “on” and “off”, the
display indicates “TX SA ON” and “TX SA OFF” briey.
locK
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the
CH
Selector knob, Programmable keys, and
PTT
switch.
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locK
In order to prevent accidental channel change or inad-
vertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selec-
tor knob, Programmable keys, and
PTT
switch may be
locked. The precise lockout conguration is programmed
by your Dealer.
To activate the key locking, turn the radio off. Then, press
and hold the
PTT
and
SIDE-2
key while turning the radio
on again.
To cancel the key locking, repeat this process.
arts™
(
a
uto range transPond system
)
This system is designed to inform the operator when you
and another ARTS™-equipped transceivers and stations
are within communication range using the DCS Encoder/
Decoder.
During ARTS™ operation, when the radio receives an
incoming ARTS™ signal, a short beep will sound and “IN
SERV” (“In Service”) will be indicated on the display
for 2 seconds. If you move out of range for more than
two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been re-
ceived; a short triple-beep will sound and “OUT SERV”
(“Out of Service”) will be indicated on the display for 2
seconds. If you move back into communication range, as
soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound
again and “IN SERV” (“In Service”) will be indicated
again on the display for 2 seconds.
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oPtional accessories
FNB-V133LI-UNI
7.4V DC , 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
FNB-V134LI-UNI
7.4V DC , 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
CD-58
Desktop Charger
PA-55
AC Adapter for CD-58
VAC-UNI
Desktop Charger (CD-58 + PA-55)
VAC-6058
Multi-Unit Charger
MH-100
Receive Only Earpiece
(for MH-45
B4B
/-360S/-450S)
MH-101
A4B
1 Wire Surveillance Kit
MH-102
A4B
2 Wire Surveillance Kit
MH-360S
Compact Speaker Microphone
MH-450S
Speaker Microphone
MH-45
B4B
Noise Cancelling Speaker Microphone
MH-37
A4B-1
Earpiece Microphone
VH-150A
Behind Type VOX Compatible Microphone
VH-150B
Over the Head VOX Compatible Microphone
VCM-5
Vehicular Charger Mounting Adapter
for CD-58
Availability of accessories may vary; some ac-
cessories are supplie d stan dard per loca l re-
quirements, others may be unavailable in some
regions. Check with your Motorola Solutions
Dealer for changes to this list.
ATV-8A
VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz)
ATV-8B
VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz)
ATV-8C
VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz)
ATV-6XL
VHF Antenna (Untuned)
ATU-6A
UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz)
ATU-6B
UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz)
ATU-6C
UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz)
ATU-6D
UHF Antenna (450-490 MHz)
ATU-6F
UHF Antenna (490-520 MHz)
CN-3
Antenna Adapter
CLIP-20
Belt Clip
CE150
PC Programming Software
FIF-12
USB Programming Interface
CT-106
Connection Cable for FIF-12
CT-27
Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
Part 15.21: Changes or modications to this device not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions could void the
user’s authorization to operate this device.
warranty Policy
Motorola Solutions warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Motorola Solutions manufactured communications products
against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of pur-
chase.
Limited Warranty Details:
Contact the authorized Motorola Solutions distributor in your country.
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Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and
their waste by products.
In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for informa-
tion about the waste collection system in your country.
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