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Motorola GP540 User Manual

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Professional Radio
GP540/GP580
User Guide
68P64120B21
Issue: July 2002

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  • Page 1 Professional Radio GP540/GP580 User Guide 68P64120B21 Issue: July 2002...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Radio Operation ....19 CONTENTS Turning The Radio On or Off ..19 Adjusting the Radio’s Volume..19 Radio Overview .
  • Page 6 Trunked Features ....24 Deleting Nuisance Modes...36 Viewing a Scan List Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number..24 (GP580 radios only) .
  • Page 7 The products described in this manual may include copyrighted computer programmes stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programmes, including the right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer programme.

  • Page 8: Radio Overview

    The indicator LED on top of the radio indicates RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the radio operating conditions. Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet (Motorola Publication part number 68P64117B25_) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
  • Page 9 Microphone Additionally for GP580 radios Speak clearly into the microphone when send- 12. LCD Screen ing a message. 13. Menu Keys 10. Antenna 14. Keypad 11. Accessory Connector Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro- phones and other accessories. Replace attached dust cover when not in use. English...

  • Page 10: Programmable Buttons

    • Top button • hold down- pressing and holding down the • Three side buttons programmable buttons while checking status or Check with your dealer or Motorola representative for making adjustments. a complete list of the functions your radio’s programmable buttons support.
  • Page 11 Button Short Press Long Press Hold Down Respond to or exit from a Private Call Response — — Call or Call Alert. Phone Enters or leaves Phone mode. — — English...

  • Page 12: Keypad Keys (Gp580 Radios Only)

    Keypad Keys (GP580 radios only) These keys are used when dialing a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radio’s lists. The following table shows the character cycle for each key, when entering information for programming the radio’s lists.

  • Page 13: Menu Keys (Gp580 Radios Only)

    Menu Keys (GP580 radios only) Left and Right Arrow Keys (,/) Softkey 1 Softkey 2 Softkey 3 The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll the display forward or backward through the radio’s features and lists. There is no end point to the list, so if l ;...

  • Page 14: Menu Display

    without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing radio status indicator symbols, explained in the the number of key presses required. following table. Menu Display Symbol Name and Description The menu items can be displayed in normal video or in XPAND™...

  • Page 15: Alert Tone Indications

    • Successful Power-Up – A short, medium-pitched Symbol Name and Description tone when the radio is first turned on indicates that the radio has passed its power-up self test Direct and is ready for use. Indicates whether you are talking directly to another radio (talkaround), or through a •...
  • Page 16 • Valid (Good) Key Press – A short, medium- • Phone Busy – A “bah-bah-bah-bah” tone when pitched tone when a keypad key is pressed telephone interconnect is accessed indicates indicates that the key press was accepted. that all available modes are busy and the radio is in queue for the next available phone line.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    • For optimum battery life and operation use only Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to • The battery should be at about 25°C (room operate as an integrated energy system.

  • Page 18: Recycling Or Disposal Of Batteries

    However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged dealer for further information.

  • Page 19: Accessory Information

    ACCESSORY INFORMATION Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery Battery Latches Slots Turn off the radio, if it is turned on. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the Slide the battery latches, on both sides of radio’s body.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Antenna

    Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna • Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can Align the threaded end of the antenna with remove it. the radio’s antenna connector. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. English...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab Align the grooves of the belt clip with those Use a key to press the belt clip tab away of the battery. from the battery. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Dust Cover

    Attaching the Dust Cover Dust Cover Loop Dust Cover Slot for Thumbscrew Dust Cover Tab Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in Place the dust cover loop over the attached place. DO NOT overtighten the thumbscrew. antenna. Slide the loop all the way down to the base of the antenna.

  • Page 23: Radio Operation

    Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust cific features. Motorola recommends that the the volume level. functionality of the radio be periodically checked Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust by an authorized Motorola service shop.

  • Page 24: Basic Radio Calls

    BASIC RADIO CALLS Press / until the desired zone name is For example This section outlines the basic functions of your radio. displayed. CITY POLICE All references to what is shown on the display is only —or— valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the Enter the number of display below the desired zone.

  • Page 25: Receiving A Call

    RECEIVING A CALL • If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blink- ing red LED on receive (PTT released) indicates Turn the radio on and select the desired that the mode is currently busy. zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and •...

  • Page 26: Low-Battery Alert

    • If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard FAILSOFT OPERATION when the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is (TRUNKED SYSTEMS ONLY) not possible. The radio may be out of range. The “failsoft” system ensures continual radio Low-Battery Alert communications capability during a trunked system failure.

  • Page 27: Muting The Keypad Tones (Gp580 Radios Only)

    MUTING THE KEYPAD TONES Press the softkey (GP580 RADIOS ONLY) below the desired mute state (on or off). The radio’s keypad tones, normally heard each time a PLANT POLICE The radio returns to keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on the home display.

  • Page 28: Trunked Features

    TRUNKED FEATURES Note: If your radio has been so programmed, you can press the call button for quick access to view the last ID number transmitted or received. This This section outlines the trunked features of your radio. takes you directly to step 3. All references to what is shown on the display is only ENHANCED PRIVATE CALL OPERATION valid for GP580 radios.

  • Page 29: Making A Private Call (Gp580 Radios Only)

    2. The green LED and call received status 9. The radio will return to PLANT POLICE annunciator, F will blink indicating that a call is the home display. being received. You have 20 seconds to Note: If you press the PTT switch before you press answer the call before the radio automatically the call response button, the response will be returns to the home display.
  • Page 30 erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When 3. The display shows the ID: 722588 the last digit is erased, an additional press of this last ID number key causes the last ID number transmitted or transmitted or received. received to be displayed;...
  • Page 31 4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, 7. If the party you are the display shows “ID LOC#X_” (where X is calling does not answer the first digit). The cursor blinks to show the the call within twenty NO ANSWER location of the second digit.

  • Page 32: Leaving A Call Alert Page (Gp580 Radios Only)

    CALL ALERT OPERATION 11. The radio will return to PLANT POLICE the home display. Answering a Call Alert Page with a Group Call Note: Once engaged in a private conversation, if the radio is left idle for more than one minute, a 1.

  • Page 33: Making A Call Alert (Gp580 Radios Only)

    Making a Call Alert (GP580 radios only) To enter a new number There are three phases in making a call alert, namely 4a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad. • initiating a call alert, • entering the radio ID number that you wish to 4b.
  • Page 34 4b. / takes you forward to the first or next 4e. The radio goes to that Alternates between member of the list; , takes you backwards position in the list. The JB SMITH to the last or previous member of the list. display alternates between showing the 4c.

  • Page 35: Automatic Multiple Site Selection (Amss)

    If the page is unsuccessful AUTOMATIC MULTIPLE SITE SELECTION (AMSS) 6a. If you hear one beep, the ID number has been The automatic multiple site selection (AMSS) feature received by the system, but the radio you are extends communications beyond the reach of a single paging is not on the air;...

  • Page 36: Forcing A Site Change

    Forcing a Site Change Locking and Unlocking a Site 1. Press / until SITE is 1. Press and hold down the search button to SITE PAGE CALL displayed. force the change to a new site. 2. Press l (the softkey below SITE). 2.

  • Page 37: Conventional Features

    CONVENTIONAL FEATURES 1. Press / until DIR is PROG displayed. This section outlines the conventional features of your 2. Press l (the softkey below DIR). radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, 3.
  • Page 38 • Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Note: If you try to transmit (press the PTT) on a Squelch Code—you are prevented from smart PTT mode that is busy, a continuous alert transmitting on an active mode with a squelch tone is generated until the PTT is released;...

  • Page 39: Scan

    SCAN Your radio may support both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first priority mode, This section outlines the scan functions of your radio. and a second as the second priority mode. All references to what is shown on the display is only Automatic scanning (autoscan) can be programmed valid for GP580 radios.

  • Page 40: Deleting Nuisance Modes

    Viewing a Scan List Press the softkey (GP580 radios only) below the desired scan state (on or off). PLANT POLICE The view scan list feature allows you to view the The radio returns to members of the scan list associated with the currently the home display.

  • Page 41: Programming A Scan List (Gp580 Radios Only)

    Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K, is Use the mode selector knob to select the displayed while list view mode is active. required talkgroup zone. • The scan status annunciator, G, appears, Press , or / to select the required indicating that a scan list is being viewed. •...

  • Page 42: Scan Modes

    Scan Modes When programming the scan list, each member can table lists the scan mode cycle activated by be given one of several scan modes. The following subsequent presses of the select key. Number of Times the Select Key is Pressed Initial Scan Mode of Member Priority 2*...

  • Page 43: Programming The Radio Lists (Gp580 Radios Only)

    PROGRAMMING THE RADIO LISTS 4. Press / or ,, —or— This section outlines the programming functions of Use the keypad to enter the desired member’s your radio, and is only valid for GP580 radios. position number (1 to 19) to view the members Throughout this section, the display below of the telephone list.

  • Page 44: Programming The Call List

    left. When the last digit on the display has been 9. Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the erased, additional presses of this key or the changes. The blinking cursor indicates the / key will cause you to leave the edit mode position of the next number to be added.
  • Page 45 4. Press / or ,, 10. When you have finished changing the number, —or— press the select key again. The change is Use the keypad to enter the desired member’s saved in the radio’s memory. position number (1 to 19) to view the other 11.

  • Page 46: Telephone Operation

    TELEPHONE OPERATION 3. Carry on with your conversation in the normal manner. Press the PTT switch to talk; release This section outlines the telephone operations of your the PTT to listen. radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios.
  • Page 47 3. Your radio attempts to access the telephone 6c. The telephone number will be sent out; you system. will hear tones as they are sent. If you hear a busy signal, go to step 8 for hang-up 4. If you connect successfully, you will hear a dial procedure.
  • Page 48 Sending the Telephone number using a Location in Having the Conversation and Hanging Up the Telephone List 7. If call is answered, communicate in the normal 6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone manner. Press the PTT switch to talk; release list.
  • Page 49 • When the maximum number of digits have • Motorola trunked systems and many been entered (buffered dial only), the cursor will conventional telephone interconnections disappear. generate a high-pitched go-ahead tone when the • In the edit mode, the , key functions as a radio's PTT switch is released.

  • Page 50: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Tactical emergency operation places the call to the currently selected mode; non-tactical operation places the call to a predetermined This section outlines some of the special features that emergency mode. can be configured for your radio. “Emergency” signals a critical situation. It should All references to what is shown on the display is only NEVER be used for any other reason.

  • Page 51: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm Note: Pressing the PTT switch while the radio is in emergency alarm operation will place the radio In radios with the silent emergency alarm in emergency call operation if emergency call is option enabled, pressing the emergency enabled.

  • Page 52: Ending An Emergency Call

    • If you change modes while in emergency call DYNAMIC REGROUPING operation, the emergency call is moved and The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher continued on the new mode. to temporarily reassign selected radios, operating in Ending an Emergency Call the same or different trunked modes, to a single special mode so that they can communicate with each It is important that you exit the emergency call mode...

  • Page 53: Select Enable And Disable

    Select Enable and Disable 3. Turn the mode selector knob to the dynamic regrouping position to transmit on the dynamic The dispatcher may classify regrouped radios into regrouping mode. either of two categories: select enabled, and select disabled. 4. Talk and listen as usual. 5.

  • Page 54: Smartzone Operation

    SMARTZONE OPERATION 3. Automatic Site Registration/De-registration SmartZone radios automatically send in their unit This section outlines the SmartZone operations of your IDs and current mode selections upon power up, radio. All references to what is shown on the display is power down, site switches, mode changes, and only valid for GP580 radios.

  • Page 55: Site Switching In Smartzone

    6. Enhanced Automatic Site Switching 9. Enhanced Failsoft Operation SmartZone radios will use RSSI (received signal If a site experiences a complete failure, it will strength indication) to determine if the radio revert to failsoft operation like today's SMARTNET should switch to another site. This is transparent system.

  • Page 56: Viewing The Current Site

    Viewing the Current Site 3. When a new site is found, the new site's name will be momentarily displayed if it is known, 1. Press the search button. SITE XX otherwise a. If the radio is presently locked on a site, the display shows either the name of the current site or the site number.

  • Page 57: Busy Override

    Least-Preferred Site Always-Preferred Site A radio operating in this site switches sites if any A SmartZone radio always attempts to stay on this of the above site rankings for any adjacent sites site whenever possible unless the receive signal are discovered and their RSSI levels are at least at strength indication (RSSI) level falls below the the acceptable range.

  • Page 58: Site Trunking

    2. Keep the PTT switch pressed for the amount When a site goes into site of time specified in the codeplug for busy over- trunking, the radio SITE TRUNKING ride delay time (typically about three seconds, receives this indication but can range from two to six seconds). and displays.

  • Page 59: Stat-Alert Features

    STAT-ALERT FEATURES 7. The display shows your MY ID:1048 radio’s ID number. This section outlines the Stat-Alert features that can 8. Press ,. be configured for your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is 9. The display shows your MY GRP:001 only valid for GP580 radios.

  • Page 60: Receiving A Voice Selective Call

    1. (OR muting option) upon receiving proper PL radio to voice selective call when the automatic code or a Selective Call, or reset timer expires. 2. (AND muting option) upon receiving both 1. Automatic Reset Without Carrier Override proper PL code and Selective Call The automatic-reset timer will start after the last voice message is completed, or after the Receiving a Voice Selective Call...
  • Page 61 Initiating a Voice Selective Call the last digit is erased, an additional press of this key causes the last ID number transmitted or 1. Press / until CALL is received to be displayed; pressing / shows ZONE MUTE CALL displayed. the first member of the list.

  • Page 62: Stat-Alert Call Alert Operation

    To enter a number from a location in the call list Sending the Radio ID Number 4a. Press either , or / to enter the call 5. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID list. number. If enabled, an alert tone will sound during the transmission of the radio ID 4b.

  • Page 63: Making A Call Alert (Gp580 Radios Only)

    5. The display shows the 3. The display shows the ID: 2350 current mode. The audi- last ID number FIRE DEPT ble alert, LED and call transmitted or received. received annunciator Note: The same list is shared by both Call Alert and turns off.

  • Page 64: Ptt-Id

    PTT-ID 5b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press . to hang up and return to Stat-Alert PTT-ID is a per-mode feature describing the home display. an identification code transmission that is tied to the PTT switch.

  • Page 65: Radio Check

    RADIO CHECK EMERGENCY OPERATION This feature allows the dispatcher to determine if a Please refer to Emergency Operation on page 46. radio unit is on the air without disturbing the radio operator. This is a useful tool for the radio dispatcher to use for routine maintenance checks, or if there is reason to doubt the availability of a radio unit.

  • Page 66: Notes

    NOTES English...

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