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- Page 1 MTX Series Models B5 and B7 Privacy Plus ® Portable Radios operating instructions 68P81072C40-O...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900MHz, VHF, UHF) ...43 Call Alert™ Page Operation ...52 , Motorola, MTX838, MTX 2000, MTX 8000, MTX 9000, Privacy Plus, Private-Line, Digital Private-Line, MDC-1200, PAC•RT, Quik-Call II, Stat-Alert, Channel Scan, Private Conversation, and Call Alert are trademarks of Motorola Inc. - Page 3 Contents (cont.) Conventional Radio Features Operation Conventional Telephone Operation...62 Batteries and Accessories Battery Information ...67 Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries ...67 Charging Temperature ...67 Short Circuit ...67 Memory Effect (Reduced Charge Capacity)...68 Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal ...68 Accessories List ...68 General Information Radio Care ...70 FCC Safety Standards...71 Restrictions ...72 Service...72...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 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. -
Page 5: 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 H01UCH6DB7AN. The fourth position of the model number (in this case “U”) identifies the operating frequency band of the radio. -
Page 6: Antenna Installation
Getting Started (cont.) UHF Whip 800 MHz Whip 800 MHz Stubby Helical Antenna Identification Chart Antenna Type VHF Wide Band 8.1 203 Helical 7.8 195 Helical 7.3 183 6.9 172 Helical UHF Wide Band 5.2 130 Whip 800/900 MHz 3.3 Stubby, Quarterwave 800 MHz Dipole 8... -
Page 7: Battery Installation
Getting Started (cont.) Battery Installation Turn off the radio and hold it with the back of the radio facing up. 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). -
Page 8: Universal Connector Seal Removal
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. Push If the universal connector seal is attached to the radio:... - Page 9 Getting Started (cont.) 3 two-position concentric switch 5 LED indicator three-position (ABC) toggle switch 2 channel selector 1 on/off/volume control 7 side button 1 8 side button 2 9 side button 3 (monitor) 10 push-to-talk (PTT) switch 11 display 15 keypad HOME MTX Series Radio –...
- Page 10 Getting Started (cont.) three-position (ABC) toggle switch 7 side button 1 8 side button 2 9 side button 3 10 push-to-talk (PTT) switch 3 two-position concentric switch 5 LED indicator 2 channel selector 1 on/off/volume control 11 display AB C 15 keypad P R S HOME...
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Page 11: Controls, Switches, Indicators, And Connectors
Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors On/Off/Volume Control Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the volume level. Mode Selector Knob Selects the operating system/mode; maximum of 15 systems plus conventional operation. Two-Position Concentric Switch Programmable; unprogrammed at shipment. Three-Position (A B C) Toggle Switch Programmed for scan. -
Page 12: Keypad
keypad activates, or inputs data for, many of your MTX Series radio’s features. Both keypads’ top three keys HOME access many of the radio’s features. In addition, the 15-key keypad’s upper 12 keys are arranged, and function, like a standard telephone keypad. The D E F bottom three keys of both keypads are the left arrow AB C... -
Page 13: Display
Getting Started (cont.) Display The MTX Series radio has a 14-character, one-line liquid-crystal display (LCD), which displays either alphanumeric messages or feature-selection information. Above the character display are 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 light by pressing the light button (typically side button 1). -
Page 14: Alert Tone Indications
Alert Tone Indications The MTX Series radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radio operating conditions: Note: Some tones are programmable. • 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. •... -
Page 15: Indicator Led Indications
Getting Started (cont.) Alert Tone Indications (cont.) • 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. -
Page 16: Basic Radio Operation
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... -
Page 17: Selecting A Conventional Mode
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) Press the key below “SUB.” The current system and mode are displayed; the system is on constantly and the mode is flashing. 4a. Press the right arrow key ( system and mode appear on the display. 4b. - Page 18 HOME AB C D E F 4a. Press the right arrow key ( AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME 4b. Enter the number (1 through 10) of the desired AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME...
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Page 19: Receiving
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) Receiving Trunked Systems Turn the radio on and select the desired system and mode (see “Selecting a Trunked System and Mode”). Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level. Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected system and mode. -
Page 20: Transmitting
Transmitting Trunked Systems Turn the radio on and select the desired system and mode (see “Selecting a Trunked System and Mode”). 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 light while the radio is transmitting. -
Page 21: General Radio Features Operation
General Radio Features Operation Low-Battery Alert (Programmable) The radio will emit an alert tone to indicate a low-battery condition if the battery voltage falls below the low-voltage level. When the radio is transmitting, the tone is emitted when the PTT is released; when the radio is receiving, the tone is emitted when the low-battery condition is detected. -
Page 22: Muting The Keypad Tones
AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME D E F AB C General Radio Features Operation (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. -
Page 23: Scan Operation
General Radio Features Operation (cont.) Scan Operation The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different trunked or conventional modes by scanning a “scan list” of modes. Each scan list can contain as many as 16 different members; each radio can have up to 16 different scan lists. The members to be scanned in a scan list can be programmed with the radio service software (RSS). - Page 24 AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME AB C D E F AB C D E F AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME General Radio Features Operation (cont.) Scan Operation (cont.) Viewing a Scan List The “view scan list”...
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Page 25: Programming The Radio's Lists
Programming the Radio’s Lists Programming the Telephone List Numbers (B7 Models Only) This feature lets you use the radio’s keypad to change the telephone numbers assigned to any of the telephone list members. Each phone number can have up to 16 digits. Only the numbers can be changed from the keypad;... - Page 26 General Radio Features Operation (cont.) Programming the Radio’s Lists (cont.) Press the “select” key (normally side button 1) to enter the number-edit mode. The display shows the current member’s telephone number. You can now change numbers, using any of the numeric (0 – 9) keys, as well as the “*”...
- Page 27 AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME AB C D E F AB C D E F HOME General Radio Features Operation (cont.) Programming the Radio’s Lists (cont.) Programming the Call List (B7 Models Only) This feature lets you use the radio’s keypad to change the radio ID numbers assigned to the call list used by the Private Conversation™...
- Page 28 General Radio Features Operation (cont.) Programming the Radio’s Lists (cont.) Press the “select” key (normally side button 1) to enter the number-edit mode. The display shows the current member’s radio ID number. You can now change numbers, using any of the numeric (0 –...
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Page 29: Trunked Radio Features Operation
AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME D E F AB C HOME AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number To view your radio’s ID number, press the right arrow key ( ) until “CALL”... -
Page 30: Failsoft Operation
Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Failsoft Operation 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. -
Page 31: Trunked Telephone Operation
AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Trunked Telephone Operation The trunked telephone feature allows you to use y o u r t r u n k e d r a d i o s i m i l a r t o a s t a n d a rd telephone. - Page 32 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Calling the Last Number Dialed Press the phone button (normally the orange top button). The display shows the last telephone number dialed. The radio's default programming is delayed access. Press the PTT switch to send out the displayed telephone number.
- Page 33 D E F AB C P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Making a Telephone Call Using the Keypad (Model B7 Only) Press the phone button (normally the orange top button). The display shows the last telephone number dialed.
- Page 34 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) If the party you are calling answers, begin your conversation. Press the PTT switch to talk; release the PTT to listen. Note (B7 Model Only): If, after reaching the number you are calling, you need to dial an extension number before you can reach your party, enter the extension number from the keypad.
- Page 35 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Calling a Number in the Telephone List To c a l l a n u m b e r i n t h e p r e p r o g r a m m e d telephone list, press the phone button (normally the orange top button).
- Page 36 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) When you have selected the member you wish to call, press the PTT button. The display shows “PLEASE WAIT” while your radio attempts to access the telephone system. If the access was successful, you will hear a dial tone, and the display will again show the number.
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Page 37: Private Conversation
Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) The Private Conversation feature allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved. Note: The Private Conversation Type I user will not see the actual ID of the caller;... - Page 38 D E F AB C P R S W X Y HOME AB C D E F 4a. If the party you are calling does not respond, 4b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, AB C D E F P R S W X Y...
- Page 39 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called To directly enter the ID number to be called, press the right arrow key ( appears on the display.
- Page 40 5a. If the party you are calling does not respond, 5b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.) Press the PTT switch.
- Page 41 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List To scroll to an ID number to be called from the preprogrammed call list, press the right arrow key ( ) until “CALL”...
- Page 42 6a. If the party you are calling does not respond, 6b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.) When you have selected the member you wish to call, press the PTT switch.
- Page 43 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.) Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List. You can also call an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list (for example, the fifth location in the list would be position “5”).
- Page 44 8a. If the party you are calling does not respond, 8b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, D E F AB C 10. When you have finished your conversation, or if P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)
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Page 45: Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900Mhz, Vhf, Uhf)
AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz, VHF, UHF) The Enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the radio that you are calling is in service. - Page 46 AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME D E F AB C 4a. If the party you are calling does not answer the AB C D E F 4b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, P R S W X Y HOME...
- Page 47 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called To directly enter the ID number to be called, press the right arrow key ( appears on the display. Press the key below “CALL.”...
- Page 48 5a. If the party you are calling does not answer the 5b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.) Press the PTT switch;...
- Page 49 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List To scroll to an ID number to be called from the preprogrammed call list, press the right arrow key ( ) until “CALL”...
- Page 50 6a. If the party you are calling does not answer the 6b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, D E F AB C P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.) When you have selected the member you wish to call, press the PTT switch.
- Page 51 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.) Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List You can also private call an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list (for example, the fifth location in the list would be position “5”).
- Page 52 8a. If the party you are calling does not answer the AB C D E F 8b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, P R S W X Y 10. When you have finished your conversation, or if HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)
- Page 53 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.) Leaving a Call Alert Page When the Called Party Does Not Answer the Private Conversation Call If the party you are private calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds, the display will show “NO ANSWER”;...
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Page 54: Call Alert™ Page Operation
Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert™ Page Operation The Call Aler t page feature lets your radio function like a pager (beeper). Depending upon how it is programmed by the RSS, the radio can receive and respond to pages from other radios, and send pages to them. - Page 55 4a. If the party you are calling 4b. If the party you are calling does answer the call, AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Answering a Call Alert Page With a Private Conversation II Call (800MHz Only) When a Call Alert page is being received, you will...
- Page 56 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Answering a Call Alert Page With an Enhanced Private Conversation Call (900 MHz VHF, UHF) When a Call Alert page is being received, you will hear a recurring four-beep tone until the call is answered or the radio is reset.
- Page 57 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Sending a Call Alert to the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received To send a Call Aler t to the last ID number transmitted or received, press the page button (normally side button 2).
- Page 58 AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Call Alert Paged To directly enter the ID number to be Call Alert paged, press the page button (normally side button 2).
- Page 59 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. Note: If the ID number you are trying to send is not a valid ID number for the system, the display will show “INVALID ENTRY”...
- Page 60 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List To scroll to an ID number to be Call Alert paged from the preprogrammed call list, press the page button (normally side button 2). Note: If you radio has been so programmed by the RSS, press the right arrow key ( “PAGE”...
- Page 61 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. 6a. If you hear five beeps, the ID number has been received by the system, and the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page. The radio automatically returns to the home display.
- Page 62 HOME AB C D E F Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List You can also Call Alert page an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list (for example, the fifth location in the list would be position “5”).
- Page 63 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.) Call Alert Page Operation (cont.) Enter the second digit of the location number. The display shows the location number for a few seconds. Then, the radio goes to that position in the list, and the display alternates between showing that list member’s name and ID number.
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Page 64: Conventional Radio Features Operation
Conventional Radio Features Operation Conventional Telephone Operation The conventional telephone feature allows you to use your conventional radio similar to a standard telephone. Calling the Last Telephone Number Dialed To call the last telephone number dialed, press the phone button (normally the orange top button). - Page 65 AB C D E F P R S W X Y HOME Conventional Radio Features Operation (cont.) Conventional Telephone Operation (cont.) Making a Telephone Call Using the Keypad (Model B7 Only) To make a telephone call using the keypad, press the phone button (normally the orange top button).
- Page 66 Conventional Radio Features Operation (cont.) Conventional Telephone Operation (cont.) When you have finished entering your number, press the PTT switch. The display will show “PLEASE WAIT” while your radio attempts to access the telephone system. Note: If you could not access the telephone system (no dial tone heard), press the HOME key to hang up, and start again at step 1 of this procedure.
- Page 67 Conventional Radio Features Operation (cont.) Conventional Telephone Operation (cont.) Calling a Number in the Telephone List To c a l l a n u m b e r i n t h e p r e p r o g r a m m e d telephone list, press the phone button (normally the orange top button.
- Page 68 Conventional Radio Features Operation (cont.) Conventional Telephone Operation (cont.) When you have selected the member you wish to call, press the PTT switch. The display will show “PLEASE WAIT” while your radio attempts to access the telephone system. Note: If you could not access the telephone system (no dial tone heard), press the HOME key to hang up, and start again at step 1 of this procedure.
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Page 69: Batteries And Accessories
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Recharge the battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance. The battery was designed specifically to be used with a Motorola MTX Series charger. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. -
Page 70: Memory Effect (Reduced Charge Capacity)
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal For disposal, nickel-cadmium sealed rechargeable batteries should be delivered to an authorized metals reclamation dealer, or returned to Motorola. WARNING: Do not dispose of any batteries in a fire, as they may explode! Accessories List Motorola offers several accessories to increase communications efficiency. - Page 71 Accessories List (cont.) Multi-Unit Battery Chargers, Six-Pocket Dual-Rate 50/60Hz: NTN1177 90-240Vac, with 117Vac Cord and Plug NTN1178 90-240Vac with International 220Vac Cord and 2-Prong Plug NTN1179 90-240Vac with International 240Vac Cord and 3-Prong Plug Remote Speaker/Microphones: NMN6191 Noise-Canceling Microphone; Includes Coiled Cord Assembly, 3.5mm Earjack, and Swivel Clip NMN6192 Noise-Canceling Microphone;...
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Page 72: General Information
General Information (cont.) Radio Care Cleaning Clean external surfaces of the radio with a mild detergent and a stiff, non- metallic, short-bristled brush. A suitable detergent solution may be mixed by adding one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). -
Page 73: Fcc Safety Standards
FCC regulated equipment. Motorola subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure substantially below FCC recommended limits: •... -
Page 74: Restrictions
Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services. -
Page 75: Express Service Plus (Esp)
Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan. ESP provides for the repair of this product, at the Motorola Service Depot listed in step 3, below, for a period of three years (one year warranty plus two years of extended service) from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer. -
Page 76: Computer Software Copyrights
Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be deemed to grant either...