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Motorola APX 4000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 4000 MODEL 3 USER GUIDE APX 4000...
  • Page 3 Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under Microphone Microphone _________________ license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011-2014 by Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Accessory 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Battery Connector U.S.A.

  • Page 4: Menu Navigation

    Blinking dot = Detects activity on the Listen for a transmission. Silent emergency continues until you: Priority-One Channel during Press and hold the Emergency button to exit scan. Press and hold Volume Set button. emergency state. Steady dot = Detects activity on the Priority-Two Channel during Press Monitor button and listen for activity.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Documentation Copyrights...15 Disclaimer........16 Declaration of Conformity......8 Important Safety Information..10 Getting Started....... 17 How to Use This Guide........17 Notations Used in This Manual......17 Software Version......11 Additional Performance Enhancement..18 Notice to Users (FCC and Industry ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data....18 Canada)............11 Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)..
  • Page 6 Attaching the Antenna........22 Keypad Characters – Numeric Removing and Attaching the Accessory Mode..........43 Connector Cover........24 Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal Attaching the Belt Clip........25 Mode..........44 Turning On the Radio........27 Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button......45 Adjusting the Volume........29 Identifying Status Indicators..47 Identifying Radio Controls....
  • Page 7 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey...........65 Advanced Features......74 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button..........65 Advanced Call Features........ 74 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call... 65 Selective Call (ASTRO Receiving and Responding to a Conventional Only)......
  • Page 8 Changing the Scan List Status....87 Triggering Emergency......98 Viewing and Changing the Priority Radio Alerts When Man Down Status..........88 Enhanced is Triggered....98 Scan...............89 Exiting Man Down Feature....99 Turning Scan On or Off.......89 Re-Initiating Man Down.......99 Making a Dynamic Priority Change Testing the Man Down Feature...99 (Conventional Scan Only)....
  • Page 9 Accessing the Outdoor Location Bluetooth Drop Timer......144 Feature........130 Pairing with Low Frequency- Saving a Waypoint......131 Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF- Viewing a Saved Waypoint....132 MPP) Feature......145 Editing the Alias of a Waypoint..133 Radio Indications of Lost Bluetooth Editing the Coordinates of a Connection........146...
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Volume of the Radio Stopping SSA Notification of All from Bluetooth Audio Device..153 Sites..........162 Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Stopping SSA Notification of All Device Information....... 154 Available Sites......163 Clearing All Bluetooth Devices Utilities............163 Information........154 Viewing Recent Calls......
  • Page 11 Radio Care...........178 Cleaning Your Radio......179 Preparation for Washing the Radio Limited Warranty......194 and Parts........180 Proper Ways to Handle the Radio..180 MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION Radio Service and Repair....180 PRODUCTS........... 194 Battery Care..........181 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS Battery Charge Status.......181 AND FOR HOW LONG:......

  • Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity

    Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: APX 4000 conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a) English...
  • Page 13 Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 14: Important Safety Information

    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-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APX Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio...

  • Page 15: Software Version

    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, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. English...

  • Page 16: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour utilisation avec une antenne approuvée Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu'à des fins par Motorola offrant le gain maximal autorisé et professionnelles. Avant d'utiliser la radio, lisez le l'impédance requise pour le type d'antenne indiqué. Il...

  • Page 17: Version Logicielle

    Motorola, peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à Version logicielle utiliser cet équipement. Toutes les fonctions décrites dans les sections suivantes sont prises en charge par la version R13.00.00 ou les versions ultérieures du logiciel de la radio. Pour obtenir davantage de renseignements à propos des fonctions prises en charge, adressez-vous à...

  • Page 18: Computer Software Copyrights

    Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent...

  • Page 19: Documentation Copyrights

    No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.

  • Page 20: Disclaimer

    However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein;...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    damage to the equipment if not carefully Getting Started observed. Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition How to Use This Guide and so on, which is essential to emphasize. This User Guide covers the basic operation of the The following special notations identify certain items. APX Portables.

  • Page 22: Additional Performance Enhancement

    SecureNet allows user to perform secured of system failure. DSR also provides additional communications on an Analog or Motorola Data indication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, and Communication (MDC) channel. redundancy within the system to address to the user in need.

  • Page 23: What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

    single conventional radio frequency channel. These operated in extreme temperatures (less than -30 °C enhancements allow users to use Selective Squelch or more than +60 °C), to ensure proper top and front to operate on only the subset of talkgroups that are display operation.

  • Page 24: Preparing Your Radio For Use

    Accessories on page 183. Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. To charge the battery, place the battery (with or without the radio), in a Motorola-approved charger. English...
  • Page 25 2 To remove the battery, lift up the latch ( ) which is See the following picture for two knobs at the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery radio. out from the radio. Note: When removing the battery, ensure that the radio is turned off.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Antenna

    Attaching the Antenna Ensure the radio is turned off before attaching the See the following picture for two knobs antenna. radio. 1 Set the antenna in its receptacle. 2 Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio. See the following picture for MFK radio. English...
  • Page 27 3 To remove the antenna, turn the antenna See the following picture for two knobs counterclockwise. radio. Note: When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off. English...

  • Page 28: Removing And Attaching The Accessory Connector Cover

    Removing and Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover The accessory connector is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. 1 To remove the accessory connector cover, rotate the thumbscrew counterclockwise until it...

  • Page 29: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Attaching the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the radio and push down until you hear a click. See the following picture for MFK radio. 2 Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage it from the radio.
  • Page 30 2 To remove the clip, use a flatbladed object to See the following picture for two knobs press the belt clip tab ( ) away from the radio. radio. Then, slide the clip upward and away from the radio. See the following picture for MFK radio. English...

  • Page 31: Turning On The Radio

    • Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob Turning On the Radio clockwise until you hear a click. 1 Select one of the following actions based on the radio models you are using. • Press the Multi-Function Knob until the radio display lights on, then release the knob. English...
  • Page 32 2 Select one of the following actions based on the radio models you are using. • To turn off the radio, press and hold the Multi-Function Knob until the radio display shows Power off?, press the Menu Select button below Yes to power off. •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volume

    1 Select one of the following actions based on the radio models you are using. • To increase the volume, rotate the Multi- Function Knob ( ) clockwise. Adjusting the Volume Ensure the radio is power on and the main speaker is pointed towards you for increased loudness and •...
  • Page 34 2 To decrease the volume, rotate this knob counterclockwise. The display shows volume bars and volume level when you change the volume. English...

  • Page 35: Identifying Radio Controls

    Identifying Radio Controls Radio Parts and Controls APX 4000 with Multi-Function Knob (MFK). Top (Orange) Button Top Lightbar Microphone Top Side (Select) Button Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Side Button 1 English...
  • Page 36 Side Button 2 APX 4000 with two knobs. Home Button 4-Way Navigation Button Keypad Data Feature Button Menu Select Buttons Main Display Speaker Bluetooth Pairing Indicator Location Antenna Accessory Connector Battery Latch (at the bottom) Battery Microphone Multi-Function Knob (MFK)
  • Page 37 Home Button 4-Way Navigation Button Keypad Data Feature Button Menu Select Buttons Main Display Speaker Bluetooth Pairing Location Indicator Top (Orange) Button 16–Position Select Knob Antenna On/Off/Volume Control Knob Accessory Connector Top Lightbar Battery Latch Top Side (Select) Button Battery Microphone Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button...

  • Page 38: Programmable Features

    Change, Lightbar, Siren, Direct Programmable Features Status and Location Data. Any reference in this manual to a control that is Bluetooth On/Off Allows you to turn on/off the preprogrammed means that the control must be Bluetooth. programmed by a dealer or qualified radio technician using the radio's programming software, in order to Bluetooth Allows you to access to the...
  • Page 39 Bluetooth Enables Bluetooth visibility. Information Displays the information of the Discoverable This is accessed by a long radio. On/Off press of the Bluetooth Inquiry Internet Protocol Display the Internet Protocol On/Off Button. Address (IP) address, device name and Call Alert Allows the radio to function like status of the radio.
  • Page 40 zone channel to the Private Call Allows a call from an individual programmed zone and channel. (Trunking Only) radio to another individual radio. Monitor Monitors a selected channel for (Conventional all radio traffic until function is Private Line Overrides any coded squelch Only) disabled.
  • Page 41 Reprogram Notifies the dispatcher you want Site Select (AMSS) or Request a new dynamic regrouping SmartZone operation. (Trunking Only) assignment. Site Lock/Unlock Locks onto a specific site. Request-To-Talk Notifies the dispatcher you want (Trunking Only) (Conventional to send a voice call. Status (Astro 25 Sends data calls to the Only)

  • Page 42: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    Assignable Settings or Utility Functions • Use the Menu Select Button. Keypad/Controls Locks or unlocks the keypad, • Use the Menu Select and Navigation buttons. Lock programmable buttons, switches or rotary knobs. See the following illustration for APX with Light/Flip Press the button to toggle the MFK.

  • Page 43: Menu Select Buttons

    Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan. Home Button Pressing the button returns you to the Home (default) screen. In most cases, this is the current mode. For selected radio features, the button is also used to save user-edited radio settings or information before returning you to the Home screen.

  • Page 44: Data Feature Button

    Data Feature Button level of last selected volume before the radio powers down remains the same Use Data Feature button to access data-related when the radio powers up. features, such as the Text Messaging Service (TMS) feature screen. The radio by default is set to use the primary feature. Short presses of MFK toggle it to work on either the secondary or primary feature.

  • Page 45: Keypad Characters - Uppercase Mode

    entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to number of times a key needs to be pressed to edit a list, each key can generate different characters generate the required character. of the alphabet. The following tables show the Keypad Characters –...

  • Page 46: Keypad Characters - Lowercase Mode

    Number of Times Key is Pressed Toggle between numeric and letter mode. Keypad Characters – Lowercase Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed & “ ‘ Toggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode. English...

  • Page 47: Keypad Characters - Numeric Mode

    Number of Times Key is Pressed Space Toggle between numeric and letter mode. Keypad Characters – Numeric Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed & “ ‘ English...

  • Page 48: Keypad Characters - Hexadecimal Mode

    Number of Times Key is Pressed Space Toggle between numeric and letter mode. Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed English...

  • Page 49: Push-To-Talk (Ptt) Button

    Number of Times Key is Pressed Not applicable Not applicable Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button See the following picture for MFK radio. See the following picture for two knobs radio. English...
  • Page 50 • While a call is not in progress, the PTT button is used to make a new call. See Making a Radio Call on page 67 for more information. The PTT button on the side of the radio serves two basic purposes: •...

  • Page 51: Identifying Status Indicators

    Received Signal Strength Indicator Identifying Status Indicators (RSSI) Status Icons The number of bars displayed represents the received signal strength The 160 x 90 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD) of for the current site, for trunking only. The your radio shows radio status, text entries, and menu more stripes in the icon, the stronger the entries.
  • Page 52 In-Call User Alert Vote Scan Enabled On– The feature is enabled. Voice The vote scan feature is enabled. muting of the affiliated trunking talkgroup or selected conventional channel is Secure Operation activated. Secure operation. Off– The feature is disabled. Voice Clear operation.
  • Page 53 Blinking– Feature is enabled, but no Indicates that the text entry is currently signal is available. in numeric mode. User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) Start Case On– User is currently associated with Indicates that the first character of the text entry is capitalized.

  • Page 54: Text Messaging Service (Tms) Indicators

    Mixedcase Predictive MFK is in Volume Change feature Indicates that the text entry is currently Turn the MFK to turn the volume up or in mixed case and with predicted words down. shown at the bottom of the screen. Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators Uppercase Predictive Indicates that the text entry is currently This feature allows you to send and receive text...
  • Page 55 The text message cannot be sent. Priority Status • The “Priority” feature is toggled on Unread Message before the message is sent. • User receives a new message. • Messages in the Inbox folder are • The selected text message in the Inbox flagged with “Priority”.

  • Page 56: Tms Menu Options

    TMS Menu Options selected call lists, to indicate the different call types associated with an alias or ID. Menu Description/Function Option Radio number. Brings you back to the previous screen. Back Radio number added to a Call List. Deletes all messages. Deletes a message or text.

  • Page 57: Led Indicator

    Incoming emergency call. See the following picture for two knobs radio. LED Indicator The LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio. See the following picture for MFK radio. Solid red Radio is transmitting. Blinking red Radio is transmitting at low battery condition.

  • Page 58: Top Lightbar Indicator

    Solid yellow Channel is busy. Top Lightbar Indicator (Conventional Only) See the following picture for MFK radio. Blinking yellow Radio is receiving a secured transmission. Solid green Radio is powering up, or is on a non-priority channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.

  • Page 59: Intelligent Lighting Indicators

    The Top Lightbar indicates the secondary function of MFK and also the status of Intelligent Lighting. The lightbar blinks green when the MFK is using the secondary feature. See Multi-Function Knob (MFK) on page 40 to understand the functionality of MFK. The lightbar turn into solid color of orange, red or green depending on the status of Intelligent Lighting.

  • Page 60: Alert Tones

    Backlight and Bar Notification When Color The radio is out of range. The radio enters Failsoft mode. The radio is unable to establish a full connection with the system. The radio is unable to authenticate or register with the system. The radio lost GPS signal or GPS function fails.
  • Page 61 You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, Low- Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test. Pitched Tone Reject When an unauthorized request is made. Time-Out Timer Warning Four seconds before time out. No ACK Received When radio fails to receive an acknowledgment. Individual Call Warning When radio is in an individual call for greater than 6 seconds Tone...
  • Page 62 You Hear Tone Name Heard A Group of Busy When system is busy. Low-Pitched Tones Short, Medium- Valid Key-Press When a correct key is pressed. Pitched Tone Radio Self Test Pass When radio passes its power-up self test. Clear Voice At beginning of a non-coded communication.
  • Page 63 You Hear Tone Name Heard Received Individual Call When Call Alert or Private Call is received. Call Alert Sent When Call Alert is received by the target radio. Site Trunking When a SmartZone trunking system fails. Short, High- Low-Battery Chirp When battery is below preset threshold value.

  • Page 64: Phone Call Displays And Alerts

    You Hear Tone Name Heard Incremental- Bluetooth Paired When Bluetooth accessory is paired with the radio. Pitched Tone Bluetooth Connected When Bluetooth accessory is connected to the radio. Decremental- Bluetooth Unpaired When Bluetooth accessory is unpaired from the radio. Pitched Tone Bluetooth Disconnected When Bluetooth accessory is disconnected from the radio.
  • Page 65 You Hear You See When Notes A Long Tone No phone You press the PTT button Press to hang up. The radio returns to the and the phone system is Home screen. not available. Phone busy The phone system is busy. Press to exit the phone mode and try your call later.

  • Page 66: General Radio Operation

    • General Radio Operation Turn the preprogrammed Zone Change MFK to the required zone. Selecting a Zone If Mode Change is secondary feature of the MFK, press the MFK once to toggle to Zone Change Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to MFK then only select the required zone.
  • Page 67 You can use the options interchangeably depending to the required channel or use the on your preference and the programmed functions. keypad to enter the channel number. If the channel number entered is • unprogrammed, the display shows Invalid Select a channel via the MFK: entry.

  • Page 68: Selecting A Channel Via Channel Search Button

    The display shows Searching. Once found, the Selecting a Channel via Channel Search display shows the matched channel name and the Button radio changed its transmission to the selected channel. This feature allows you to do a quick search for a specific channel in your radio by keying in the alias of If the radio is triggered to search for an empty entry, the channel.

  • Page 69: Saving A Zone And A Channel To A Softkey

    • Programmable buttons and keypad buttons (digit 0 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button to 9) You can save the frequent used zone and channel to Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow the programmable buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9 you to use this feature.

  • Page 70: Receiving And Responding To A Talkgroup Call

    The LED lights up solid red while the radio is The LED lights up solid red. transmitting. In conventional mode, the LED lights up 3 Release the PTT button to listen. solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission. In trunking mode, there is no LED See also Making a Talkgroup Call on page 68 for...

  • Page 71: Receiving And Responding To A Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

    • Press the Menu Select button directly below When you receive a Telephone Call, you hear telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green. The Resp. display shows Phone Call and the call received icon • Press theCall Response button within 20 blinks.

  • Page 72: Making A Talkgroup Call

    • The Contacts list (see Viewing Details of a Contact • For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED on page 86). lights up solid red. The display shows the talkgroup alias or ID. Note: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the •...

  • Page 73: Making An Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)

    6 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the to Call, and press the Menu Select button PTT button to listen. directly below Call. The display shows the last transmitted or received 7 Press to return to the Home screen. 3 To select the required ID, perform one of the Making an Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only) following actions:...

  • Page 74: Making A Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

    The display shows the last transmitted or received 6 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. 3 To select the required ID, perform one of the 7 Press to return to the Home screen. following actions: •...

  • Page 75: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button

    • Press the Menu Select button directly below Switching Between Repeater or Direct Cnts to scroll through and select the required Operation Button • Press the Menu Select button directly below The Repeater Operation increases the radio’s range LNum to go to the last number dialed. by connecting with other radios through a repeater.

  • Page 76: Monitor Feature

    The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the Monitor Feature display when you monitor a channel via the preprogrammed Monitor button. Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital • Monitoring a Channel via the selected zone channel is an indication that the radio is not working channel.
  • Page 77 3 Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting. If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button. English...

  • Page 78: Advanced Features

    2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the Advanced Features PTT button to listen. Advanced Call Features Making a Selective Call Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only) 1 Perform one of the following actions: This feature allows you to receive a call from or to call •...

  • Page 79: Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)

    • to the required ID. Selecting a Talkgroup • Use the keypad to enter the required ID. to Tgrp and press the Menu Select button 4 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 directly below Tgrp. cm) from your mouth.

  • Page 80: Sending A Status Call

    Sending a Status Call When the dispatcher acknowledges, you hear four tones and the display shows Ack received . The This feature allows you to send data calls to the radio returns to normal dispatch operation. dispatcher about a predefined status. If no acknowledgment is received, you hear a low- Each status can have up to a 14-character name.
  • Page 81 Note: If you try to access a zone or channel that has • to Rpgm then press the Menu Select been reserved by the dispatcher as a dynamically button directly below Rpgm to send reprogram regrouped mode for other users, you hear an invalid request to the dispatcher.

  • Page 82: Dynamic Zone Programming (Dzp)

    Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Select Select-disabled radios cannot change Channel Disabled channels while dynamically regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio to to Zone then press the Menu Select button remain on the dynamic-regrouping directly below Zone. channel.
  • Page 83 Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from List 6 Press theMenu Select button directly below Exit Selection to return to Home screen. The radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order to Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from perform this operation.

  • Page 84: Contacts

    You can cancel this operation at this step by The display shows Channel deleted screen. pressing the Menu Select button directly below 3 Press the Menu Select button below Exit to Cncl to return to Search Options screen. return to Home screen. The display shows Searching..

  • Page 85: Making A Private Call From Contacts

    • Call ID (Number) to the required subscriber alias. • Call Type (Icon) 3 Perform one of the following actions: • WACN ID (Astro 25 Trunking IDs only) • System ID • Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn and proceed to the next step. Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow •...

  • Page 86: Adding A New Contact Entry

    If there is no voice activity for a preprogrammed to [Add Number] and press the Menu period of time, the call ends. Select button directly below Sel. If the call reaches the maximum ring time, the call to Number 1 and press the Menu ends.

  • Page 87: Deleting A Contact Entry

    Adding a Contact to a Call List 9 Press the Menu Select button directly below Done once you have finished. to Cnts and press the Menu Select button The display shows <Entry> Stored, confirming directly below Cnts. that the contact entry has been added. The entries are alphabetically sorted.

  • Page 88: Removing A Contact From A Call List

    Removing a Contact from a Call List Editing an Entry Alias to Cnts and press the Menu Select button to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts. directly below Cnts. The entries are alphabetically sorted. The entries are alphabetically sorted. to the entry you want to delete and to the entry you want to edit and press press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.
  • Page 89 Editing as Entry ID Editing a Call Type to Cnts and press the Menu Select button to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts. directly below Cnts. The entries are alphabetically sorted. The entries are alphabetically sorted. to the entry you want to edit and press to the entry you want to edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

  • Page 90: Viewing Details Of A Contact

    Viewing Details of a Contact Please refer to a qualified radio technician for the maximum number of Scan Lists can be programmed to Cnts and press the Menu Select button in your radio. These lists must be preprogrammed by directly below Cnts. a qualified radio technician.

  • Page 91: Changing The Scan List Status

    The display shows the lists that can be changed. • Press to exit scan list programming and return to the Home screen. to the entry you want to edit. Viewing and Changing the Priority Status 3 Perform one of the following actions: page 88 for more information on how to add and/or •...

  • Page 92: Viewing And Changing The Priority Status

    • Press the Select button one or more times to • Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status icon of the currently toggle different status of the Scan List status displayed channel. icon of the current displayed channel. The radio shows one of following priority status 4 Perform one of the following actions: icons and scenarios:...

  • Page 93: Scan

    channel in a scan list (except for the Priority-One Scan channel) to the Priority-Two channel. This feature allows you to monitor traffic on different This change remains in effect until scan is turned off. channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of Scan then reverts to the preprogrammed (original) channels.

  • Page 94: Restoring A Nuisance Channel

    • Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete Depending on how your radio is programmed, when button. you make an Enhanced Private Call, the radio either automatically sends a call alert page if there is no • to Nuis and press the Menu Select answer after the maximum ring time, or when you button directly below Nuis.
  • Page 95 Note: If the feature inactivity timer is enabled, your b) Press the Menu Select button directly below radio automatically exits the feature when your radio Page. is left idle long enough for the time to expire. You c) Press the Menu Select button directly below hear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.

  • Page 96: Emergency Operation

    If the target radio does not respond after a If the Top (Orange) button is preprogrammed to send preprogrammed period of time, the display an emergency signal, this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. shows Send page?. d) To send the call alert page, press the Menu Your radio supports the following Emergency modes: Select button directly below Yes.

  • Page 97: Sending An Emergency Alarm

    • The display shows Emergency and the current Non-Tactical/ The radio reverts to the zone or channel. You hear a short medium- Revert for preprogrammed emergency pitched tone and the LED blinks red Conventional channel to send alarm and/or momentarily. system make emergency call.

  • Page 98: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    • The display shows Emergency on the current 1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. zone and channel. You hear a short medium- If successful, the display shows Emergency on the pitched tone and the LED blinks red current zone and channel. You hear a short, momentarily.

  • Page 99: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    • Press and release the PTT button to exit the 4 Release the PTT button to end the transmission Silent Emergency Alarm mode and enter and wait for a response from the dispatcher. regular dispatch or Emergency Call mode. 5 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the Change of Channels during Emergency preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second.

  • Page 100: Man Down

    Sending an Emergency Alarm on page 93, amount of time before the Emergency Alarm or Call is Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) on page activated. Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Note: It is recommended that an Emergency button is Call on page 94, or Sending a Silent Emergency...

  • Page 101: Pre-Alert Timer

    alerts the user on the Man Down status with an If the radio is preprogrammed to horizontal only, it audible alert tone and text on the screen. The must be worn in a vertical position otherwise the Man Post-Alert Timer also initiates at this point. Down alert may be inadvertently triggered.

  • Page 102: Radio Alerts When Man Down Feature Is Triggered

    Radio Alerts When Man Down Feature is Triggered Radio Alerts When Man Down Enhanced is Triggered The Man Down alert tone volume is directly related to Note: This feature is to be preprogrammed the radio’s volume. Ensure that the radio’s volume is specifically to a zone and channel which supports loud enough so that the user does not miss the Post- Emergency feature.

  • Page 103: Exiting Man Down Feature

    • The alert tone is inhibited when you change to a • Press the Menu Select button below Clr to channel without Emergency feature. exit. • The alert tone is inhibited when you change to a Re-Initiating Man Down channel with Emergency but no Man Down feature.

  • Page 104: Automatic Registration Service (Ars)

    • If no tone is heard, make sure that the Man Down Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode feature is enabled on your radio. If Man Down The following methods are options on how to select feature was not enabled, please enable it and or change the ARS Mode.

  • Page 105: User Login Feature

    The display shows the current channel name. Logging In as a User to the required channel or mode. 1 Perform one of the following actions: One of the following scenarios occur: • Press the preprogrammed User Login button. • In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the •...
  • Page 106 If the ID is invalid, the display shows momentary • Wait for the logged in confirmation screen. If the login process is successful, the display shows the Invalid ID. successful user login indicator (IP indicator) icon 3 Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Logged in, with Logt and Exit.

  • Page 107: Text Messaging Service (Tms)

    The main menu consists of the following options: 2 Perform one of the following actions: • Inbox • Select Yes to clear all your private data. The • Compose display shows momentary Private data • Drafts cleared. • Sent • Select No to keep your private data.

  • Page 108: Composing And Sending A New Text Message

    3 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen. to access the TMS feature screen. to scroll through the main menu 3 Perform one of the following actions: options.

  • Page 109: Sending A Quick Text Message

    • Sending a Quick Text Message to [Other Recpnt] and press the Menu Select button below Edit. When a Quick Text messages are messages that are blinking cursor appears in the Enter Address predefined and usually consist of messages that are screen, use the keypad to type the address used most frequently.

  • Page 110: Priority Status And Request Reply Of A New Text Message

    to Quick Text and press the Menu 9 Press the Menu Select button directly below Send Select button directly below Sel for a predefined or press the PTT button to send the message. message. The display shows the Send Message screen and Sending msg.
  • Page 111 and Sending a New Text Message on page 104 for to Mark as Normal and press the more information. Menu Select button directly below Sel to remove the priority status from the message. Note: The Priority Status icon on a message does not imply that the message gets higher priority over the The display shows the normal message icon on the other messages when it is being transmitted.
  • Page 112 The priority status and request reply icons appear 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below beside the normal message icon on the label bar. Optn. Removing a Priority Status and a Reply Request to No Req Reply and press the Menu from a Text Message Select button directly below Sel to remove the Ensure that a outgoing message is composed to...
  • Page 113 respond to the sender that you have received the The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with message. The system will not automatically send the sender of the latest received message on back a notification that the radio has received such top.
  • Page 114 to the required aliases or ID and press 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Rply the Menu Select button below Sel to view the to reply to a message. message. 3 Perform one of the following actions: While on the view message screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Optn, Del, or •...
  • Page 115 The display shows a list of drafts, with the latest to Send Message and press the Menu text message drafted on top. Select button directly below Sel to send the message. to the required text message press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the The display shows the Send Message screen and message.
  • Page 116 • Press the Data Feature button or the Sending a Sent Text Message preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn the TMS feature screen. while viewing the message. • to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS to Send Message and press the Menu feature screen.

  • Page 117: Astro 25 Advanced Messaging Solution

    1 Perform one of the following actions: Motorola two-way radios. Federal mandate requires • Press the Data Feature button or the Two-Factor Authentication when querying Federal preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access and State databases.

  • Page 118: System Setup For Astro Advanced Messaging Solution

    priors and warrants. Query and Two-Factor The radios caches the user name, unit ID and or Authentication has Criminal Justice Information Single Factor password in the codeplug, this allows Services (CJIS) security compliance for queries. the radio to automatically log in to use Single Factor authentication upon power up or mode change.
  • Page 119 Secondly, this feature supports query authentication • to scroll through the list of requirements so the query service knows which user predefined usernames. Press the Menu Select originated a query. button directly below Sel to select the predefined username. You can still send text messages without logging in •...
  • Page 120 • Press and hold to scroll through the The display shows In progress. list of predefined Unit IDs at a fast scroll rate. If the login fails, the display shows momentary 2F Press the Menu Select button directly below pscd failed. Press the Menu Select button directly Sel to select the predefined Unit ID.

  • Page 121: Sending A Query

    • To access this feature via a preprogrammed 2 Select Yes to clear all your private data or select button, press the preprogrammed TMS Query No to keep your private data. button and proceed to Step5. If you select Yes, the display shows momentary •...

  • Page 122: Receiving A Query

    Note: The server responds to your query with the 6 Use the keypad to edit the message, if required. required report in text messages. 7 Press the Menu Select button directly below You can append a priority status and/or a request Optn.

  • Page 123: Secure Operations

    The radio will not transmit until you set the Secure/ Clear switch to the secure position. Unlike other forms of security, Motorola digital encryption provides signaling that makes it virtually The radio can be configured to ignore the clear...
  • Page 124 When the key has been loaded successfully, one of per-talkgroup or announcement- the following scenarios occurs: group basis. In addition, you may strap a different key to other • You hear a short tone for single-key radios. features, such as dynamic •...
  • Page 125 • Every channel to which one of the original keys was Press , the PTT button, or the Menu Select tied now has the equivalent new key instead. button directly below Exit. • to KSet and press the Menu Select button Turn the MFK knob to exit.
  • Page 126 The following methods are options on how to erase You can return to the previous screen by the selected encryption keys. The result of all the pressing the Menu Select button below No. methods is the same. You can use the options •...
  • Page 127 Delayed Acknowledgements, and Powerup Companding Reduces the channel noise, e.g. Acknowledgements. OTA transmission, that is predominantly present in UHF2 and Some of the options selected may also need to be set 900 MHz channel with the following up at the Key Management Controller (KMC) site to features.

  • Page 128: Security

    • Press the Menu Select button directly below The Random FM Noise Canceller Cncl to exit the feature. operates only in receive mode. If the password is correct, the radio unlocks. Security If the password is incorrect, the display show Incorrect password and the radio remains Radio Lock locked.
  • Page 129 The display shows Change Password screen. Changing Your Tactical Inhibit Password to Unlock Pswd. to Pswd. 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd. 5 Enter the old password. The display shows Change Password screen. 6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.

  • Page 130: Radio Stun And Kill

    Note: If you enter three incorrect old passwords, Radio Stun and Kill the radio exits the password feature. You cannot access this feature again until you turn the radio Radio Stun off and on. This feature allows you to stun another radio by sending an over the air command using the menu on Enabling or Disabling the Radio Lock Feature your radio.

  • Page 131: Radio Kill

    • Press the Menu Select button directly below The killed radio can only be recovered from KILL with LNum to go to the last number dialed. a special device. Consult an authorized and qualified technician for details. • Use the keypad to enter the required ID. •...

  • Page 132: Global Positioning System (Gps)

    • Press the Menu Select button directly below to determine the approximate geographical location of Send to initiate command. your radio, expressed as latitude and longitude or MGRS format per request from customers. The If the receiving radio received the command, your availability and accuracy of this location information radio display shows Ack received.

  • Page 133: Gps Performance Enhancement

    your radio will not work. Such situations include but meters from your actual location, but sometimes are not limited to: farther away. • Underground locations The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlled by the U.S. government and are subject to changes •...

  • Page 134: Military Grid Reference System (Mgrs) Coordinates

    current distance and bearing in relation to another Programmable Preprogrammed location. Radio location may be requested and Waypoints Waypoints reported over-the-air. Only the alias is editable, The Home and Your radio stores up to a maximum of sixty (60) not the coordinates. Destination coordinates programmable location coordinates, also known as are editable.

  • Page 135: Saving A Waypoint

    Press the preprogrammed GPS button to toggle the Once the location coordinates are fixed, the Outdoor Location feature to on or follow the following display shows the current location along with the procedure to access this feature via the radio menu. UTC (Zulu) time and date that the location fix was obtained.

  • Page 136: Viewing A Saved Waypoint

    • to Save as Home and press the 5 To return to the Home screen, press , the PTT Menu Select button directly below Sel and button, the preprogrammed GPS button or the proceed to 5. Menu Select button directly below Exit. •...

  • Page 137: Editing The Alias Of A Waypoint

    to View and press the Menu Select button directly 5 Use the keypad to edit the alias. below Sel. 6 Perform one of the following actions: 6 To return to the previous screen, press the Menu • Press the Menu Select button directly below Select button directly below Back, or to return to Ok once you are done.
  • Page 138 A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Location 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below screen. Optn. 6 Utilize the following control buttons or menu to to Waypoints and press the Menu change the number/coordinates if required then Select button directly below Sel. press the Menu Select button directly below Ok The display shows a list of waypoints.

  • Page 139: Deleting A Single Saved Waypoint

    Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint The display shows <Waypoint name>deleted . Deleting All Saved Waypoints Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen. Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen. 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

  • Page 140: Measuring The Distance And Bearing From A Saved Waypoint

    button directly below No to return to the Waypoints However, you may re-enter the Location menu while main screen. still in emergency mode, provided that Silent Emergency has not been activated. The display shows All saved waypnts deleted. If you have turned Location off using the ON/OFF Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved menu key, it automatically turns back on when Waypoint...

  • Page 141: Geofence (Astro 25 Trunking System)

    conventional ASTRO system then it can receive Note: the location coordinates of its peers. If the transmitting radio is stale at its location after a period of time, the receiving radio display shows This feature is also operable in a Scan Active channel ID:<PTT ID>...

  • Page 142: Entering The Geofence Area

    content display of a text message to indicate that you If there is no channel with matched Talkgroup ID and are currently at Geofence area. Check with your trunk system ID, the radio display shows the channel nearest qualified technician on the requirements for alias of <DYNAMIC talkgroup>.

  • Page 143: Trunking System Controls

    The following procedure guides you to exit the text During failsoft operation, your radio transmits and message received. receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a medium- pitched tone and the display shows Failsoft. Press the Menu Select button below Exit or to return to Home screen.

  • Page 144: Site Trunking Feature

    Site Trunking Feature 3 Perform one of the following actions: If the zone controller loses communication with any • To lock the site, press the Menu Select button site, that site reverts to site trunking. directly below Lock. The display shows Site locked.

  • Page 145: Mission Critical Wireless - Bluetooth

    The following methods are options on how to turn the Bluetooth on. The result of all the methods is the Note: It is recommended to use Motorola proprietary same. You can use the options interchangeably Mission Critical Wireless (MCW) devices with APX...

  • Page 146: Turning The Bluetooth Off

    Turning the Bluetooth Off • Turning the Bluetooth on via the radio menu BT: The following methods are options on how to turn the to BT. To access the Bluetooth feature Bluetooth off. The result of all the methods is the screen, press the Menu Select button directly same.

  • Page 147: Re-Pair Timer

    See Pairing with Low and the user must re-pair the Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing devices. (LF-MPP) Feature on page 145 and • When the device loses Bluetooth Standard Pairing Feature on page 146.

  • Page 148: Bluetooth Drop Timer

    Re-Pair Re-Pair Timer Scenarios Re-Pair Timer Description Timer Options Options Infinite (For all This Timer only applies to the Bluetooth accessory. The programmable depending upon the Drop Timer devices) timer choices are: 0 – 15 minutes, 2 value. If the device fails to hours, 4 hours or 8 hours.

  • Page 149: Pairing With Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (Lf-Mpp) Feature

    To establish the Bluetooth Connection, see Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF- At the fringe areas of reception, both voice and tone MPP) Feature on page 145 or Standard Pairing quality will start to sound "garbled"...

  • Page 150: Radio Indications Of Lost Bluetooth Connection

    The radio tries to establish connection with the device starts blinking for up to 10 seconds. You hear once paired. a decremental-pitched tone. The display shows Note: If the connection fails within 6 seconds, you <Device Type> alternating with disconnected. hear a decremental-pitched tone to indicate that the If the Bluetooth device successfully re-connects device is unpaired.
  • Page 151 enabled and discoverable device. Once the device is • Press the preprogrammed Bluetooth Search discovered, you can initiate your radio to send a button . pairing request to pair with the device. • to BT. Press the Menu Select button directly below BT to access the Bluetooth This feature also enables your Bluetooth enabled feature screen.
  • Page 152 When the timer expires, the status changes to Visibility failed. Repeat the procedure to To continue with Bluetooth pairing, please see Pairing turn Bluetooth visibility on. with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF- MPP) Feature on page 145. • Turn Bluetooth visibility on via the preprogrammed button.

  • Page 153: Pin Authentication In Pairing

    Turning Bluetooth Visibility Off You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. The display shows momentary Visibility Off. Ensure that Bluetooth Visibility is turned on. Visibility mode is disabled. The following methods are options on how to turn When the timer expires, the status changes to Bluetooth visibility off.
  • Page 154 Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN and When the PIN authentication timer expires, the SPP Bluetooth profiles. display shows <Device Friendly Name>pair canceled and return to Home screen. When the pairing timer expires, the display shows <Device Friendly Name> pair canceled and If successful, the display shows Pairing in return to Home screen.
  • Page 155 Authentication PIN by following the steps described If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios will next. occur: • The display shows <Device Friendly Name> to the required device. Press the Menu pair failed (if the PIN numbers are Select button directly below Sel to initiate pairing. different).

  • Page 156: Turning On The Bluetooth Audio (Routing The Audio From The Radio To The Headset)

    number. A blinking cursor appears below the • The display shows <Device Friendly Name> PIN auth fail (if the PIN numbers are Enter PIN:. different). If unsuccessful, the display shows BT profiles • <Device Friendly Name> connect failed not supported. The display returns to Available (if the connection fails).

  • Page 157: Turning Off The Bluetooth Audio (Routing The Audio From The Headset To The Radio)

    • Turning on the Bluetooth audio via the • Turning off the Bluetooth audio via the preprogrammed button: preprogrammed button: a) To route the audio routing from the radio to the a) To route the audio routing from the headset to headset, short press the preprogrammed the radio, press the preprogrammed button.

  • Page 158: Viewing And Clearing The Bluetooth Device Information

    Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Device Information the previous screen without deleting the device name. to BT. Press the Menu Select button If Clr is selected, the display shows <Device directly below BT to access the Bluetooth feature Friendly Name> clear?. screen.

  • Page 159: Editing The Bluetooth Friendly Name

    interchangeably depending on your preference and The display shows Please wait to indicate the programmed functions. clearing is in progress. If successful, the display shows All BT • Clearing all Bluetooth devices information via the devices cleared. preprogrammed Bluetooth On/Off button: a) Long press the preprogrammed Bluetooth If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds a On/Off button.

  • Page 160: Programming Over Project 25 (Pop 25) (Astro 25 And Astro Conventional)

    Your radio can also be configured to allow you to A blinking cursor appears in the Friendly Name screen. accept or reject an upgrade. Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a 3 Use the keypad to edit the text. qualified radio technician.

  • Page 161: Voice Announcement

    Check with your agent if Voice Announcement is If the upgrade fails, the display shows Program available for the feature you need. failed. The radio remains in current configuration. The two options of priority for the Voice • If you choose to delay, the radio prompts to Announcement available are: upgrade in the next power up of your radio.

  • Page 162: Site Selectable Alerts (Astro 25)

    • Change to a new zone. The radio announces the When mixing SSA with received voice audio, the SSA current zone and channel it is transmitting. alert is reduced in volume to ensure that the voice message is still heard clearly. Therefore, it is •...

  • Page 163: Sending Ssa Notification To Single Site Via Manual Entry

    If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign to Start Alert and press the Menu system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Select button directly below Sel. Req failed. The display shows the Select Site screen. If the request is successful, the display shows Req to [SiteID Entry] to send alert via successful.

  • Page 164: Sending Ssa Notification To All Sites

    If the site is not available, the display shows <Site to select the desired Alert Alias and ID> not available. press the Menu Select button directly below Send. The display shows Sending req. If the site does not exist, the display shows <Site ID>does not exist.

  • Page 165: Stopping Ssa Notification Of A Single Site

    Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site to Start Alert and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. to SSA. The display shows the Select Site screen. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA. to [All Avail] and press the Menu The display shows the Site Alert screen.

  • Page 166: Stopping Ssa Notification Of A Single Site Via Manual Entry

    • If a correct Site ID is entered, the display 5 To return to the Home screen, press the Menu shows Sending req. Select button directly below Exit. • If the request is successful, the display shows The SSA Alert for the designated site stops. Req successful.

  • Page 167: Stopping Ssa Notification Of All Available Sites

    The display shows Sending req. to [All Avail] and press the Menu Select button directly below Send. If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign The display shows Sending req. system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Req failed.

  • Page 168: Selecting The Power Level

    • Emergency Call (Incoming Only) to scroll through the list. d) To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Note: The radio can also be preprogrammed to log only the radio IDs associated with incoming Dispatch Select button directly below Exit, or the Calls.

  • Page 169: Selecting A Radio Profile

    The following methods are options on how to select to the preprogrammed radio settings of each radio the power level. The result of all the methods is the profile. same. You can use the options interchangeably Please refer to a qualified technician for more depending on your preference and the programmed information.

  • Page 170: Enabling And Disabling The Radio Alias

    The radio returns to the Home screen. The profile The display shows momentary Radio ID off, and name on the Home screen indicates the current the radio alias disappears from the Home screen or selected radio profile. the display shows momentary Radio ID on, and the radio alias appears on the Home screen.

  • Page 171: Controlling The Display Backlight

    depending on your preference and the programmed speaker routing or press the Menu Select functions. button directly below Exit to exit the screen without making any changes. • Select the audio speaker via the preprogrammed The radio returns to the Home screen. The Profile button: profile name on the Home screen indicates the a) Press the preprogrammed Profile button.

  • Page 172: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad And Controls

    • To turn the backlight on, press any key of the a) To turn the tones off or on, press the keypad, the Menu Select or Navigation preprogrammed Mute button. button, or any programmable radio controls or • Turning the tones on or off via the radio menu: buttons.

  • Page 173: Using The Time-Out Timer

    a) To turn the feature off or on, press the 1 Hold down the PTT button longer than the preprogrammed Voice Mute button. preprogrammed time. You hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, the • Turning Voice Mute on or off via the radio menu: transmission is cut-off, and the LED goes out until you release the PTT button.

  • Page 174: Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features

    Editing the Time and Date • Press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl to discard all changes and return to the to Clck. Home screen. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Press at any time to return to the Home Clck.

  • Page 175: Using The Pl Defeat Feature

    channel. The radio will also unmute to any digital Mode Result activity on a digital channel. PL or DPL The radio responds only Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the to your messages. PL Defeat position. One of the following scenarios occurs: Digital Options •...

  • Page 176: Smart Ptt Feature (Conventional Only)

    Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only) Mode Description Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable Wrong Squelch code is the same as yours, the feature used in conventional radio systems to keep Code transmission is not prevented. radio users from talking over other radio Quick-Key This feature can work in conversations.
  • Page 177 radio power amplifier could initiate an explosion or The display shows Tx inhibit on. You hear a other dangerous reactions. sequence of short, low‐high tones to indicate transmission is inhibited. When the Transmit Inhibit feature is disabled, the radio functions according to its normal operations. Pressing PTT triggers the radio sounds a constant short, low‐pitched tone (reject tone).

  • Page 178: Impres Battery Annunciator

    Off tone) to indicate transmission is back to normal 3 To return to the Home screen, press the Menu operation. Select button directly below Exit. IMPRES Battery Annunciator General Radio Information This feature displays the current capacity and Your radio contains information on the following: ™...
  • Page 179 • Option Board Bluetooth Address (optional) The display shows the Information screen. • Expansion Board Type (optional) 3 Perform one of the following actions: • MFK Secondary Function • to scroll through the various • DSP Version information. • KG (Secure Algorithm) •...
  • Page 180 3 Perform one of the following actions: 3 Perform one of the following actions: • to scroll through the various • to scroll through the various information. information. • Press the Menu Select button directly below • Press the Menu Select button directly below Back to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 181 • Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit to edit the current Soft ID. • Press the Menu Select button directly below Back to return to the previous screen. A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Soft ID screen. 4 Use the keypad to edit the text.

  • Page 182: Helpful Tips

    Helpful Tips Radio Care Caution: • Your radio casting has a vent port that allows for pressure equalization in the radio. Never poke this vent with any objects, such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers.This could create leak paths into the radio and the radio’s submergibility See the following picture for two will be lost.

  • Page 183: Cleaning Your Radio

    and microphone port can be removed. Otherwise, the water will decrease the audio quality of the radio. • Do not disassemble the radio. This could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into the radio. Any radio maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician.

  • Page 184: Preparation For Washing The Radio And Parts

    Proper repair and maintenance procedures will at least 2 inches higher than radio height). assure efficient operation and long life for this • A small brush product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will • A toothbrush provide expert service to keep this and all other •...

  • Page 185: Battery Care

    174 for more information. to those desiring reliable, continuous communications LED and Sounds on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales When your battery is low: representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer. •...

  • Page 186: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins blinking) *These are for IMPRES battery operation only. Battery Recycling and Disposal In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.

  • Page 187: Accessories

    Accessories The accessory link below is for APX radios. Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all APX models and/or bandsplits. Please refer to the specific APX radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility.

  • Page 188: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    • distance to a well-known landmark Maritime Radio Use in the VHF • vessel course, speed or destination Frequency Range 5 State the nature of the distress. 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need. Special Channel Assignments 7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any.
  • Page 189 • on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the 156.100 160.700 radio must be capable of operating: 156.150 160.750 • in the simplex mode on the ship station 156.200 160.800 transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025 – 157.425 MHz frequency band, and 156.250 160.850 •...
  • Page 190 156.950 161.550 67** 156.375 156.375 157.000 161.600 156.425 156.425 157.050 161.650 156.475 156.475 157.100 161.700 156.575 156.575 157.150 161.750 156.625 – 157.200 161.800 156.675 156.675 157.250 161.850 156.725 156.725 157.300 161.950 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 77** 156.875 – 156.025 160.625 156.925 161.525 156.075...

  • Page 191: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    157.275 161.875 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources 157.325 161.925 157.375 161.975 RS232 SB9600 157.425 162.025 Input 3.6V Voltage Note: (Volts Peak-to- * Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 peak) cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.

  • Page 192: Glossary

    Feature that responds to the Automatic Registration Service presence of an RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning ASTRO 25 Motorola standard for wireless on) a receiver’s audio circuit. A digital trunked communications. squelch circuit silences the ASTRO Motorola standard for wireless...
  • Page 193 operations of the trunked Deadlock Displayed by the radio after repeaters. three failed attempts to unlock the radio. The radio must be Channel A group of characteristics such powered off and on prior to as transmit/ receive frequency another attempt. pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding.
  • Page 194 Post-Alert Timer is not Commission. cancelled. Frequency Modulation Mission Critical Wireless Hang Up Disconnect. Motorola Data Communication Home screen The first display information Menu Entry A software-activated feature after the radio completes its shown at the bottom of the self test.
  • Page 195 serves as a way to check the Personality A set of unique features volume level of the radio, since specific to a radio. the radio “opens the squelch” Personal Identification Number when the monitor button is pressed. PremierOne A software application which streamlines critical real time Multi-Function It works as a power on/off...
  • Page 196 Programmable Refers to a radio control that listen to conversations of no can have a radio feature interest to you. assigned to it. Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having Push-To-Talk. The PTT button the correct Network Access engages the transmitter and Code and the correct talkgroup.
  • Page 197 Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk degrees longitude. Everything directly to another unit for easy east of Greenwich (up to 180 local unit-to-unit degrees) is later in time; communications. everything west is earlier. There are 42 time authorities Talkgroup An organization or group of around the world that are radio users who communicate constantly synchronizing with...

  • Page 198: Limited Warranty

    Product, or for operation of the Product with any MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), expressly excluded from this warranty.

  • Page 199: Ii. General Provisions

    FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY locations. If you first contact the company which sold LAW. you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service provider), it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call MOTOROLA at 1-800-927-2744 US/Canada. English...

  • Page 200: What This Warranty Does Not Cover

    VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim. MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit 6 Product which has had the serial number removed brought against the end user purchaser to the extent or made illegible.
  • Page 201 The foregoing states the entire liability of claim, MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents 2 that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the by the Product or any parts thereof. defense of such suit and all negotiations for its...

  • Page 202: Vii. Governing Law

    VII. GOVERNING LAW: This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A. English...
  • Page 204 MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011–2014 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

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