Motorola Solutions 89FT5859, 89FT4892, 89FT4899, 89FT4903, 89FT4858 User Manual

APX™ VEHICULAR
ADAPTER

QUICK START MANUAL:
PRODUCT SAFETY, INSTALLATION,
AND USER INFORMATION

APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) System Compatibility

Matrix

Table 1: APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) Compatible Radios

Model Number Description

APX6000

APX6000XE

APX6000Li

APX5000

SRX2200

Available in 700/800 MHz, VHF, UHF R1, and UHF R2 bands.

Table 2: APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) Compatible Batteries

Kit Number Description

NNTN7038 Li-Ion IMPRES IP67 Battery (2900 mAh)

NNTN8092 Li-Ion FM IMPRES Ruggedized Battery (2300 mAh)

NNTN8182 Li-Ion Ruggedized Battery (2900 mAh)

PMNN4403 Li-Ion Slim IMPRES IP67 Battery (2150 mAh)

Table 3: APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) Compatible Audio Parts

Compatible Option/Kit Kit Number Description

 GLN7278 Switch, External Push-to-Talk (PTT)
 HLN5113 Footswitch, Emergency
 HLN5131 Push Button, Emergency
 HLN5391 Clip, Hang-Up, Microphone
 HMN1090 Handheld Palm Microphone
 HMN4079 Keypad Microphone
 PMKN4093 Extension Cable, 2-feet, Microphone
 RLN5926 Switch, External Push-to-Talk (PTT)
 RMN5054 IMPRES Visor Microphone
 HSN4038 PA Speaker, 7.5W

P25 Portable Radio.

Table 4: APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) Compatible Antennas

Compatible Option/Kit Kit Number Description

 HAD4006 ¼-wave (136 – 144)
 HAD4007 ¼-wave (144 – 150.8)
 HAD4008 ¼-wave (150.8 – 162)
 HAD4009 ¼-wave (162 – 174)
 HAD4021 Wideband (136 – 174)
 HAD4022 3 dB gain (136 – 174)
 HAE4003 ¼-wave (450 – 470)
 HAE4004 ¼-wave (470 – 512)

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Table 4: APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) Compatible Antennas

Compatible Option/Kit Kit Number Description

 HAE4011 3.5 dB gain (450-470)
 HAE4012 3.5 dB gain (470 – 495)
 HAE4013 3.5 dB gain (494 – 512)
 HAE6010 3.5 dB gain (380 – 433)
 HAE6011 5 dB gain (380 – 433)
 HAE6012 ¼-wave (380 – 433)
 HAE6013 2 dB gain (380 – 470)
 HAF4013 3 dB gain, Stubby (762 – 870)
 HAF4014 3 dB gain, Elevated Feed (762 – 870)
 HAF4016 ¼-wave (762 – 870)
 HAF4017 3 dB gain, Co – Linear (762 – 870)

Table 5: Other Compatible Miscellaneous Items

In-Box

Compatible

Option/Kit

 NTN8940 Kit, Trunnion Mount (reuse of XTVA accessory)
 FN000125A01 Trunnion Mounting Bolts
 5586126A02 Lock Keys
 3005297Y04 Power Cable

 MN000350A01 Safety, Installation and User Guide (Online)
 MN000350A02 Safety Leaflet / Quick Start Guide

Kit Number Description

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ASTRO™ APX™ Vehicular Adapter (APX VA) RF

Before using this radio, read the information in this section which
contains important operating instructions for safe usage and radio
RF energy awareness and control information for compliance with
RF energy exposure limits in applicable national and international
standards.

Energy Exposure and Product Safety

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information contained in user guides published prior to January 2008.

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and Operational Instructions for Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Occupational Use Requirements

Note: This radio is intended for use in occupational or controlled conditions,

where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise
control over their exposure to meet Federal Communication
Commission (FCC) limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for
general population, consumer, or any other user.

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the RF spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses RF
energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of
electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but not limited to, sunlight and
X-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of
electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological
damage. Very high level of X-rays, for example, can damage tissues and
genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with
organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These
standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and
the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include
substantial margins of protection.

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All Motorola two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure
that they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition,
manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of
two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users
about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it.

Please refer to the following web sites for more information on what RF energy
exposure is and how to control your exposure to ensure compliance with
established RF exposure limits.

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy
exposure limits for mobile two-way radios before they can be marked in the
U.S. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the
FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to
meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by
the use of a label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your
Motorola two-way radio has a RF exposure product label. Also, your Motorola
user manual, and this RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety section,
includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF
exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standard

Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number
of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding
human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) exposure
limits for occupational or controlled RF exposure environment at duty
factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for
occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with
the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio antenna radiates measurable RF
energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is
receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
exposure standards and guidelines:

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• United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of
Federal Regulations; 47 CFR et seq.

• FCC, OET Bulletin 65.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1.

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.

• Industry Canada RSS-102, Australian Communications Authority
Radiocommunications Standard et seq.

• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 et seq.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions

To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the
RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.

Guidelines

• User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred
to other users.

• DO NOT use this device if the operational requirements described herein
are not met.

Instructions

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To
transmit (talk), push the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button or, for radios equipped
with Voice Activation (VOX), speak into the microphone. The red LED will
illuminate when the radio is transmitting. To receive calls, release the PTT
button, or, for radios equipped with VOX, stop talking. The red LED will
extinguish when the radio stops transmitting. Transmitting 50% of the
time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF
energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for
standards compliance).

• Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the
recommended minimum lateral distance away, shown in
body of a vehicle with a properly installed antenna. This separation
distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly
installed (according to installation instructions)
externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in
the standards listed above.

Table 1, from the

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Note: Ta bl e 1 below lists the recommended lateral distance for people in an

uncontrolled environment from the body of a vehicle with an approved,
properly installed transmitting antenna (such as monopoles over a
ground plane, or dipoles).

Table 1: Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Vehicle Body of

Vehicle-Installed Mobile Two-Way Radio

Minimum Lateral Distance from Vehicle Body

3 ft. (90 cm)

• When a mobile radio is used in conjunction with another co-located
transmitter such as a Vehicular Repeater, it is the vehicle operator’s
responsibility to take appropriate steps to keep bystanders at the
required separation distance from the vehicle to ensure compliance
with the FCC’s RF energy exposure limits for the general population.
See the co-located transmitter’s user manual for more details.

Mobile Antenna Installation Guidelines

• These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body
motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes.

• Antennas should be installed in the center area of the roof or the trunk lid
taking into account exposure conditions of backseat passengers and
according to the specific instructions and restrictions in the Radio
Installation Manual along with the requirements of the antenna supplier.

• Trunk lid installations are limited to vehicles with clearly defined flat trunk
lids, and in some cases, to specific radio models and antennas. See the
Radio Installation Manual for the specific information on how and where to
install specific types of approved antennas to facilitate recommended
operating distances to all potentially exposed persons.

Use only the Motorola-approved, supplied antenna or a
Motorola-approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,

modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may result in non­compliance with RF Safety Standard.

Approved Accessories

• This radio has been tested and meets RF Safety Standards when used
with the Motorola accessories supplied or designated for this product.
Use of other accessories may result in non-compliance with RF Safety
Standards.

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• For a list of Motorola-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the
following web site which lists the approved accessories for the APX VA or
refer to “APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) System Compatibility Matrix” on
page 1.

http://www.motorolasolutions.com

Additional Information

For additional information on exposure requirements or other training
information, visit:

http://responsibility.motorolasolutions.com/index.php/downloads/dow07­rfexposureassessmentstand/

Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations

If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a
control station or as a fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the
following requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance
with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed on
page 3.

• The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a
tower if at all possible.

• As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the
licensee to manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory
requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site
survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to
ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded.

• For additional installation information, see the guidelines for minimum
separation distances provided above in the RF Exposure Compliance and
Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions section of this document.

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Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed on Maritime Vessels

If mobile radio equipment is installed on a vessel and operated as a fixed unit,
the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order
to ensure optimal performance and compliance with RF energy exposure limits
in the standards and guidelines listed on page 3.

• An antenna intended for Maritime operation should be chosen and
installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• The antennas should be mounted solidly to the vessel structure at the
highest location possible.

• As with all radio antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the
operator to maintain adequate distances from the antenna and all
personnel on board the vessel or adjacent to the vessel.

• For additional installation information, see the guidelines for minimum
separation distances proved above in the RF Exposure Compliance and
Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions section of this document.

Electromagnetic Interference or Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic

interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be necessary to
conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment
used in or around vehicles or near fixed site antenna is sensitive to
external RF energy or if any procedures need to be followed to eliminate
or mitigate the potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and
the equipment or device.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off
your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to
external RF energy.

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Vehicles

To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle
electronic control modules, such as ABS, engine, or transmission controls, the
radio should be installed only by an experienced installer and the following
precautions should be used when installing the radio.

1. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or other technical bulletins for
recommendations on radio installation.

2. Before installing the radio, determine the location of the electronic control
modules and their harnesses in the vehicle.

3. Route all radio wiring, including the antenna transmission line, as far
away as possible from the electronic control units and associated wiring.

Driver Safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you
drive. Always obey them.

When using your radio while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.

Acoustic Safety

Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may
temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The louder the radio’s volume,
the less time is required before your hearing can be affected. Hearing damage
from loud noises is sometimes undetectable at first and can have a cumulative
effect.

To protect your hearing:

• Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.

• Increase the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.

• Reduce the volume before connecting headset or earpiece.

• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or earpieces at high volume.

• When using the radio without a headset or earpiece, do not place the
radio’s speaker directly against your ear.

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