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VX-P949 USER GUIDE
JUNE 2020
*MN003602A01*
MN003602A01-AF
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2020 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 VX-P949 USER GUIDE JUNE 2020 *MN003602A01* MN003602A01-AF © 2020 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MN003602A01-AF Contents Contents List of Tables....................... 8 Software Version......................9 Read Me First......................10 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual....................10 1.2 Radio Care..........................11 1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio....................12 1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio.............12 1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair..................12 1.3 Battery Recycling and Disposal..................... 13 1.4 Additional Performance Enhancement..................
  • Page 3 MN003602A01-AF Contents 4.7 Phone Call Displays and Alerts..................... 32 4.8 Display Color Change On Channel..................32 General Radio Operation..................34 5.1 Selecting a Zone........................34 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel....................34 5.3 Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button............35 5.4 Mode Select Feature......................35 5.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey.............
  • Page 4 MN003602A01-AF Contents 6.2.5.1 Editing an Entry Alias................. 48 6.2.5.2 Editing as Entry ID..................48 6.2.5.3 Editing a Call Type..................49 6.2.6 Viewing Details of a Contact..................49 6.3 Scan Lists..........................49 6.3.1 Intelligent Priority Scan.................... 49 6.3.2 Viewing a Scan List....................50 6.3.3 Editing the Scan List....................
  • Page 5 MN003602A01-AF Contents 6.10.1 Accessing the Messaging Features............... 62 6.10.2 Composing and Sending a New Text Message.............62 6.10.3 Sending a Quick Text Message................63 6.10.4 Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message........64 6.10.4.1 Appending a Priority Status to a Text Message........64 6.10.4.2 Removing a Priority Status from a Text Message........65 6.10.4.3 Appending a Request Reply to a Text Message........65 6.10.4.4 Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message........65...
  • Page 6 MN003602A01-AF Contents 6.14.6 Selecting Location Format..................77 6.14.7 Saving a Waypoint....................78 6.14.8 Viewing a Saved Waypoint..................78 6.14.9 Editing the Alias of a Waypoint................79 6.14.10 Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint..............79 6.14.11 Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint...............80 6.14.12 Deleting All Saved Waypoints................81 6.14.13 Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint......
  • Page 7 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies......103 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources............103 Limited Warranty.....................104 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS........... 104 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........104 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:..................... 105 III.

  • Page 8: List Of Tables

    MN003602A01-AF List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Text Entry Modes........................20 Table 2: Keypad Characters........................20 Table 3: LED Indications........................25 Table 4: TMS Status Icons........................29 Table 5: Call Type Icons.........................30 Table 6: Emergency Operation Scenarios....................55 Table 7: VHF Marine Channel List....................... 101...

  • Page 9: Software Version

    MN003602A01-AF Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R21.01.00 or later. Accessing the Radio Information on page 91 to determine the software version of your radio. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 10: Read Me First

    MN003602A01-AF Read Me First Read Me First This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. Notations Used in This Manual Notations such as Warning, Caution, and Notice are used throughout the text in this publication.

  • Page 11: Radio Care

    • Elastomer seals used in portable radios age with time and environmental exposure. To ensure the waterseal integrity of the radio, Motorola Solutions recommends that radios be checked annually as a preventive measure. The disassembly, test, and reassembly procedures along with necessary test equipment are available in the Service Manual.

  • Page 12: Cleaning Your Radio

    Radio Service and Repair Proper repair and maintenance procedures ensure efficient operation and long life of this radio. A Motorola Solutions maintenance agreement provides expert service to keep the radio and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola Solutions to support maintenance services.

  • Page 13: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    Read Me First Battery Recycling and Disposal In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola Solutions participates in the nationwide Call2Recycle program for battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program. For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, go to http://www.call2recycle.org/...
  • Page 14 MN003602A01-AF Read Me First • What optional accessories may suit your needs? NOTICE: Specifications may vary for different radio models. Contact your system administrator for more information.

  • Page 15: Preparing Your Radio For Use

    NOTICE: When charging a battery attached to a radio, the radio must be turned off. Procedure: To charge the battery, place the battery (with or without the radio) in a Motorola Solutions- approved charger. The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress, see the Charger User Guide.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Antenna

    Procedure: 1 Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click. • If the power-up test is successful, the display shows Motorola Solutions logo momentarily, followed by the Home screen and the Codeplug Alias. • If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    MN003602A01-AF Preparing Your Radio for Use 2 To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise until you hear a click. Adjusting the Volume Prerequisites: Ensure the radio is powered on and the main speaker is pointed towards you for increased loudness and intelligibility, especially in areas with loud background noises.

  • Page 18: Radio Controls

    MN003602A01-AF Radio Controls Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls 16-Position Select Knob This knob is usually programmed for channel selection. On/Off/Volume Control Knob Rotate clockwise until you hear a click to turn on the radio. Rotate counterclockwise until you hear a click to turn off the radio.
  • Page 19 MN003602A01-AF Radio Controls LED Indicator Top Side (Select) Button Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or dis- able a feature. Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Press and hold to talk in simplex calls or to initiate a group call, release it to listen. Side Button 1 Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or dis- able a feature.

  • Page 20: Keypad

    MN003602A01-AF Radio Controls Keypad Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric text on your radio. Your radio uses icons to indicate the selected text entry mode. Refer to the following table for the supported modes. Table 1: Text Entry Modes Icon Description Text entry is in hexadecimal mode.

  • Page 21: Programmable Features

    MN003602A01-AF Radio Controls Mode Output 5 key Numeric Uppercase J K L Lowercase j k l 6 key Numeric Uppercase M N O Lowercase m n o 7 key Numeric Uppercase P Q R S Lowercase p q r s 8 key Numeric Uppercase...
  • Page 22 MN003602A01-AF Radio Controls NOTICE: • If the Dynamic ID menu key is not pre-programmed in the radio, use dongle to display the menu key. Press the menu key and enter the password to view or edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio. •...

  • Page 23: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    MN003602A01-AF Radio Controls Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only) Notifies the dispatcher that you want to send a voice call. Scan Short press – Toggles the scan function between on and off. Long press – Enables Scan List Programming and selects the scan list for editing. Secure Transmission Select (Conventional Only) Toggles secure transmission between on and off.

  • Page 24: Status Indicators

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. Battery Charge Status Your radio indicates the battery charge status through LED, sounds, and the fuel gauge icon on the display. If you press the PTT button when your battery is low, the LED blinks red and you hear a short, high- pitched tone.

  • Page 25: Hazloc Battery Type Detection

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Gauge Battery Charge Top Display: 4.1.2 HAZLOC Battery Type Detection This feature alerts the user when there is a HAZLOC certification mismatch between the radio and the battery. This feature supports IMPRES batteries only. During power-up, if there is a mismatch, the following scenarios occurs: •...

  • Page 26: Status Icons

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Indication Status Rapid blinking green Radio is on a Priority-One channel while in the Scan List Programming mode. Status Icons The 240 x 320 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD) of your radio shows radio status, text entries, and menu entries.
  • Page 27 MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Icon Description In-Call User Alert feature is enabled. Voice muting of the select- ed conventional channel is activated. When the radio displays L, the radio is set at Low power. When the radio displays H, the radio is set at High power. Top Display: Radio is scanning a scan list.
  • Page 28 MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Icon Description Radio is in Zone 4. Radio is in Zone 5. Radio is in Zone 6. Top Display: Enhanced Zone Bank Contains Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3, Contains Zone 4, Zone 5, and Zone 6, Contains Zone 7, Zone 8, and Zone 9, until until...

  • Page 29: Tms Status Icons

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Icon Description Data activity is present. Steady – LTE system is available and connected. Blinking – ARS user login failed while in LTE system. The radio is receiving LTE signal. The radio is transmitting LTE signal. The radio is receiving and transmitting LTE signal. Indicating ARS user logged in successfully with LTE system.

  • Page 30: Call Type Icons

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Icon Description The selected text message in the Inbox is read. Compose a message with normal priority and without a re- quest for a reply. Toggle on the “Request Reply” feature before sending the message. Toggle on the “Priority” feature before sending the message. Compose a message with a priority status and a request for a reply.

  • Page 31: Alert Tones

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of the condition of your radio. The following table lists these tones and when they occur. You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, Low- Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test.

  • Page 32: Phone Call Displays And Alerts

    MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Two High- GPS Fails When the GPS fails or loses signal. Pitched Tones Ringing Phone Call Received When a land-to-mobile phone call is received. Unique, New Message When a new message is received. Low-Pitch- ed Chirp Unique,...
  • Page 33 MN003602A01-AF Status Indicators When changing channels, the accessories backlight (DRSM) changes to the preprogrammed color. The backlight on top display and keypad changes to white. If connected to DRSM, the DRSM backlight changes to white for the following scenarios: The accessories backlight change to white for the following scenarios: •...

  • Page 34: General Radio Operation

    MN003602A01-AF General Radio Operation General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Selecting a Zone When and where to use: A zone is a group of channels. Do one of the following to select a radio channel.

  • Page 35: Selecting A Channel By Using Channel Search Button

    MN003602A01-AF General Radio Operation b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan . to the required channel or use the keypad to enter the channel number. If the channel number entered is unprogrammed, the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat this step. d.

  • Page 36: Saving A Zone And A Channel To A Softkey

    MN003602A01-AF General Radio Operation 5.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey When and where to use: Five softkeys are available for you to save the frequently used zone and channel. Procedure: 1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel. to MS1, MS2 ...

  • Page 37: Methods To Make A Radio Call

    MN003602A01-AF General Radio Operation 2 Press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LED lights up solid red. 3 Release the PTT button to listen. Methods to Make a Radio Call You can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup by using: •...

  • Page 38: Monitor Feature

    MN003602A01-AF General Radio Operation Monitor Feature The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting. The lack of static on a digital channel when the users switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication that the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard.

  • Page 39: Monitoring Conventional Mode

    MN003602A01-AF General Radio Operation 5.8.2 Monitoring Conventional Mode This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. Thus, you can listen to another active user on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from taking over the conversation of another user.

  • Page 40: Advanced Features

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features Advanced Features This chapter explains the operations of the features available in your radio. Advanced Call Features This chapter explains the operations of the call features available in your radio. 6.1.1 Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only) A Selective Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio with privacy. 6.1.1.1 Receiving a Selective Call When and where to use: When you receive a Selective Call, the radio indicates one of the followings:...

  • Page 41: Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Only)

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.1.2 Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel. NOTICE: Encryption keys are associated to talkgroups. When talkgroups are associated, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup.

  • Page 42: Making A Priority Dispatch Calls

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features If no acknowledgment is received, you hear a low-pitched tone and the display shows No acknowledge. 4 Press to return to the Home screen. 6.1.4 Making a Priority Dispatch Calls If a talkgroup is congested, the Priority Dispatch feature allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup.

  • Page 43: Saving A Channel In The Dynamic Zone From List Selection

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • Press the Menu Select button below Exit to exit. If you have selected one of the Dynamic Zone Channels list, the display returns to Home screen with the selected <# Dynamic Zone Channels> shown on the screen. If you have selected Exit without selecting any Dynamic Zone Channels list, the display returns to Home screen without any changes.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Channel In The Dynamic Zone

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features If the radio is triggered to search for an empty entry, the display shows Invalid entry. If the entry does not match, the display shows Channel name not found. Repeat from step step 5 to search again. 6 Press to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 45: Contacts

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • If the radio is not compatible, the radio displays Target radio incompatible. Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok and the radio returns to the previous screen. Once connected, the zone clone status is displayed on the right. 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Next to accept the source zones selection.

  • Page 46: Adding A New Contact Entry

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.2.1 Adding a New Contact Entry Procedure: to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts . The entries are alphabetically sorted. to [New Contact] and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . to Name and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.

  • Page 47: Adding A Contact To A Call List

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 4 Select the Menu Select button directly below Yes to delete the entry, or No to cancel and return to the main screen of Contacts. The display shows <Entry> deleted and the radio returns to the main screen of Contacts. 6.2.3 Adding a Contact to a Call List Procedure:...

  • Page 48: Methods Of Contact Editing In A Call List

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.2.5 Methods of Contact Editing in a Call List This feature allows you to edit contacts in a call list. 6.2.5.1 Editing an Entry Alias Procedure: to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts . The entries are alphabetically sorted.

  • Page 49: Editing A Call Type

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.2.5.3 Editing a Call Type Procedure: to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts . The entries are alphabetically sorted. to the entry you want to edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . to Edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

  • Page 50: Viewing A Scan List

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.3.2 Viewing a Scan List Procedure: to ScnL and press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL . to view the members on the list. 3 Press to exit the current display and return to the Home screen. 6.3.3 Editing the Scan List When and where to use: This feature allows you to change scan list members and priorities.

  • Page 51: Viewing And Changing The Priority Status

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features to the member you want to edit. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • Press the Select button once to add the currently displayed channel to the scan list. • Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status icon of the currently displayed channel.

  • Page 52: Making A Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • to Scan and press the Menu Select button directly below Scan. If the scan is enabled, the display shows Scan on and the scan status icon. If the scan is disabled, the display shows Scan Off. The radio returns to the Home screen.

  • Page 53: Call Alert Paging

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features Call Alert Paging This feature allows your radio to work like a pager. If other users are away from their radios or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can send them an individual call alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system. NOTICE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.

  • Page 54: Quick Call Ii

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features to select the alias or ID, and press the PTT button to initiate the call. If the target radio does not respond after a preprogrammed period, the display shows Send page?. d. To send the call alert page, press the Menu Select button directly below Yes . To exit the screen without sending the call alert page, press the Menu Select button directly below No .

  • Page 55: Special Considerations For Emergency Operation

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • Emergency Call • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call One channel supports only one Emergency mode. The radio responds differently when pressing the preprogrammed Emergency button in each channel. Your radio is also programmed to operate in one of the following conditions: Tactical/Non-Revert The radio sends an emergency alarm and/or makes an emergency call on the current channel.

  • Page 56: Exiting Emergency As Supervisor (Trunking Only)

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.7.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios. The dispatch console must be preprogrammed to use this feature. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information on dispatch console supporting this feature.

  • Page 57: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.7.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call When and where to use: This feature gives your radio priority access on a channel for conventional system. Procedure: 1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. If successful, the display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks red momentarily.

  • Page 58: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 3 The microphone remains active for the hot mic time specified in your radio's codeplug programming. 4 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button. Turning off the radio also cancels the emergency state. 6.7.8 Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm When and where to use: This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm to the system without...

  • Page 59: Sending Evacuation Tone

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • If the Fireground Zone Channel is set as default, you hear the gurgle tone and the radio displays the home screen. You are in Fireground zone channel. • If the Fireground Zone Channel is set as default, but you hear a short, low-pitched tone, the display shows Reg failed to indicate that the command terminal does not respond to Fireground Zone Channel.

  • Page 60: Automatic Registration Service

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features The radio cancels the indications, a tone sounds and the radio sends an acknowledgment to the command terminal. NOTICE: Move the Volume Control Knob to adjust the volume of the audible alert from full volume. Automatic Registration Service Automatic Registration Service (ARS) provides an automated data application registration for the radio.

  • Page 61: Logging In As A User

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.9.2.1 Logging In as a User Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • Press the preprogrammed User Login button. • to User and press the Menu Select button directly below User. The display shows the User Login screen. 2 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 62: Text Messaging Service

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features NOTICE: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent folder. The next user is able to access the Inbox, Draft, and Sent messages if private data is not deleted. Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Logt. One of the following scenarios will occur: •...

  • Page 63: Sending A Quick Text Message

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • to Compose and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. • Press the Menu Select button directly below Exit to return to the Home screen. to Text Message and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to compose a new message.

  • Page 64: Priority Status And Request Reply Of A New Text Message

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • to Compose and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . •...

  • Page 65: Removing A Priority Status From A Text Message

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features NOTICE: The Priority Status icon on a message does not imply that the message gets higher priority over the other messages when it is being transmitted. It is just an indication that can be embedded into a message to let the receiver know that the message is important. Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn .

  • Page 66: Appending A Priority Status And A Reply Request To A Text Message

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.10.4.5 Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message Prerequisites: Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure. Composing and Sending a New Text Message on page 62 for more information.

  • Page 67: Viewing A Text Message From The Inbox

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.10.4.8 Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox When and where to use: The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages. NOTICE: to read the message if the content fills more than one screen. Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 68: Accessing The Drafts Folder

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • The predefined message appears on the Compose screen, with a blinking cursor at the end of it. 4 Use the keypad to type or edit your message. 5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn once you have completed the message. to Send Message and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to send the message.

  • Page 69: Deleting A Text Message

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen. to Sent and press the Menu Select button below Sel. The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the recipient of latest sent message on top. to the required aliases or ID and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the message.

  • Page 70: Deleting All Text Messages

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.10.4.13 Deleting All Text Messages Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • Press the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the Messaging feature screen. • to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.

  • Page 71: Managing Encryption

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.11.3 Managing Encryption This chapter explains the encryption feature on your radio. 6.11.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys Prerequisites: • Refer to the Key Variable Loader (KVL) manual for equipment connections and setup. Procedure: 1 Attach the KVL to your radio. The display shows Keyloading and all other radio functions, except for power down, backlight, and volume, are locked out.

  • Page 72: Selecting Keysets

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features NOTICE: When the selected key is erased, you hear a momentary keyfail tone and the display shows Key fail. When the selected key is not allowed, you hear a momentary illegal key tone and the display shows Illegal key. 6.11.3.4 Selecting Keysets When and where to use: This feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption...

  • Page 73: Infinite Ukek Retention

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.11.3.6 Infinite UKEK Retention This feature enables Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) to be permanently stored in the radio even when all the encryption keys are erased. Without this UKEK key, the radio cannot be rekeyed over the air.

  • Page 74: Enabling Or Disabling Radio Lock (Secure Radios Only)

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.12.1 Enabling or Disabling Radio Lock (Secure Radios Only) Procedure: to Logf. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Logf. One of the following results occur: • The display shows Pswd enabled, indicating that the radio lock feature is enabled. •...

  • Page 75: Radio Inhibit

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . 5 Enter the old password. 6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok . 7 Enter the new password. 8 Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok . 9 Re-enter the new password.

  • Page 76: The Outdoor Location Feature (Using Gps)

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your radio and the open sky. 6.14.2 The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS) This feature allows you to determine your current location using a location menu, and your current distance and bearing in relation to another location.

  • Page 77: Military Grid Reference System (Mgrs) Coordinates

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.14.4 Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Coordinates This feature can only be enabled through CPS configuration. When the MGRS coordinate is enabled, all location coordinates are displayed in MGRS format, including the editable locations in GPS. 6.14.5 Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature When and where to use: NOTICE: An ON radio menu may be present on the Location menu screen if it is...

  • Page 78: Saving A Waypoint

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features to the preferred location format and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The front display shows the location with the selected format. NOTICE: If the SLD99 format is selected and the range is invalid, the display shows –––––– –––––- on the location.

  • Page 79: Editing The Alias Of A Waypoint

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. 5 To view the MGRS or latitude/longitude location, time and date of the selected waypoint, to View and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. 6 To return to the previous screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Back, or to return to the Home screen, press , the PTT button, or the preprogrammed GPS button.

  • Page 80: Deleting A Single Saved Waypoint

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • to [Destination] and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Edit location and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The first number blinks. 5 Utilize the following control buttons to select the number/coordinates if required, then press the Menu Select button directly below Edit to change the number/coordinates.

  • Page 81: Deleting All Saved Waypoints

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.14.12 Deleting All Saved Waypoints Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen. When and where to use: NOTICE: You cannot delete any of the preprogrammed waypoints. Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

  • Page 82: Voice Announcement

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.15 Voice Announcement This feature enables the radio to audibly indicate the current feature mode, zone, or channel assigned to the user. The available voice announcement priority options are: High Voice announcement is enabled even when the radio is receiving calls. Voice announcement is disabled when the radio is receiving calls.

  • Page 83: Using The Flip Display

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.16.2 Using the Flip Display When and where to use: This feature allows you to flip the content of the top display upside down. It is particularly useful when you would like to read the top display while the radio is still in the carry holder attached to your belt.

  • Page 84: Selecting A Radio Profile

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.16.5 Selecting a Radio Profile When and where to use: This feature allows you to manually switch the visual and audio settings of the radio. The display, backlight, alert tones, and audio settings are defined according to the preprogrammed radio settings of each radio profile.

  • Page 85: Enabling And Disabling The Radio Alias

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.16.6 Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias When and where to use: This feature allows you to display or hide the radio alias (name). Procedure: Press the Menu Select button directly below MyID. The display shows momentary Radio ID off, and the radio alias disappears from the Home screen or the display shows momentary Radio ID on, and the radio alias appears on the Home screen.

  • Page 86: Turning Voice Mute On Or Off

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • Turning the tones on or off using the radio menu: to Mute. b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Mute. The display shows momentary Tones off, indicating that the tones are disabled or the display shows momentary Tones on, and you hear a short tone indicating that the tones are enabled.

  • Page 87: Adjusting Squelch Level

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.16.12 Adjusting Squelch Level The Adjustable Fine Tune Squelch feature allows you to adjust the desired squelch level of the radio between level 0 and 15. The following settings determine the types of call that you receive: •...

  • Page 88: Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.16.13.1 Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features Procedure: to Sql. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sql. The display shows Squelch XX, where XX is the value for the current squelch. 3 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 89: Transmit Inhibit

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features Mode Description Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Wrong You cannot transmit on an active channel with a Squelch Code squelch code or (if secure-equipped) encryption key other than your own. If the PL code is the same as yours, the transmission is not prevent- Quick-Key Override Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow...

  • Page 90: Instant Recall

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features The display shows Tx inhibit off. You hear a sequence of short, high-low tone (Transmit Inhibit Off tone) to indicate that the transmission is back to normal operation. 6.16.18 Instant Recall This feature allows you to save the last received call and playback the recorded call. 6.16.18.1 Saving and Playback Calls When and where to use:...

  • Page 91: General Radio Information

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features A tone sounds if call saving is not successful. • Playback the saved calls using the preprogrammed Record Playback button: a. Short press the preprogrammed Record Playback button to playback the saved calls. b. Short press the preprogrammed Record Playback button again to skip to the next saved call.

  • Page 92: Viewing The Ip Information

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features • Flash Size and Type • RF Band(s) • Processor Version • Option Board Serial Number (optional) • Option Board Software Version (optional) • Language Pack ID and Version (only when the language of the display is set to non-English) •...

  • Page 93: Viewing The Control Assignments

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6.16.19.3 Viewing the Control Assignments When and where to use: This feature displays the programmable radio functions assigned to the controls of your radio for the currently selected channel. Programmable Features on page 21 for more information on the various programmable features of your radio.

  • Page 94: Editing Fpp Mode Parameters

    MN003602A01-AF Advanced Features 6 Press to select the required parameter to edit. 6.16.20.1.2 Non-Federal Procedure: 1 Press to FPP and press the Menu Select button directly below FPP. The radio displays the Enter password screen 2 Enter the password and press the Menu Select button directly below Ok. 3 Press to select Zn/Ch.

  • Page 95: Accessories

    MN003602A01-AF Accessories Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models and/or bandsplits. Refer to the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility. Visit http://www.motorolasolutions.com to know more about the accessories supported by this radio.

  • Page 96: Legal And Compliance Statement

    Furthermore, Motorola Solutions reserves the right to change any products to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola Solutions does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.

  • Page 97: 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 VX-P949 conforms to FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...

  • Page 98: Important Safety Information

    Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations. For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.

  • Page 99: Canada Licensing Information

    Canada Licensing Information Notice to Users (Industry Canada) The operation of your Motorola Solutions radio is subject to the Radiocommunications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal Government's department of Industry Canada. Industry Canada requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.

  • Page 100: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    MN003602A01-AF Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order: 1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”...

  • Page 101: Table 7: Vhf Marine Channel List

    MN003602A01-AF Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below. NOTICE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.
  • Page 102 MN003602A01-AF Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 67** 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 – 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 77** 156.875 – 156.925 161.525 156.975 161.575...

  • Page 103: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    MN003602A01-AF Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies The radio equipment does not employ a modulation other than the internationally adopted modulation for maritime use when it operates on the distress and safety frequencies specified in RSS-182 Section 7.3.

  • Page 104: Limited Warranty

    Product Accessories One (1) Year MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.

  • Page 105: Ii. General Provisions

    Repairs will be made only at the designated MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS repair depot. Local services are not included. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay for outbound shipping via MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S normal shipping methods.

  • Page 106: Vi. Patent And Software Provisions

    1 that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim,...

  • Page 107: Vii. Governing Law

    This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A. VIII. For Australia Only This warranty is given by Motorola Solutions Australia Pty Limited (ABN 16 004 742 312) of Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court. Burwood East, Victoria.

  • Page 108: Glossary

    ASTRO 25 Motorola Solutions standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO conventional Motorola Solutions standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications. Autoscan A feature that allows the radio to automatically scan the members of a scan list. Call Alert Privately paging an individual by sending an audible tone.
  • Page 109 MN003602A01-AF Glossary COTS Commercial Off-The-Shelf. Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on a display. Deadlock Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt. Digital Private Line (DPL) A type of digital communications that utilizes privacy call, as well as memory channel and busy channel lock out to enhance communication efficiency.
  • Page 110 An electronic device that lights up when current is passed through it. Li-Ion Lithium ion. Motorola Solutions Digital Communications. Menu Entry A software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the display. Selection of a feature is controlled by the programming of the buttons on the side of the radio.
  • Page 111 MN003602A01-AF Glossary PremierOne A software application which streamlines critical real time operations and simplifies system administration to deliver accurate, consistent and integrated information remotely to the requestors. Preprogrammed A software feature that has been activated by a qualified radio technician. Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding the tone receives it.
  • Page 112 MN003602A01-AF Glossary The user will talk on the channel that was selected before the radio entered the emergency state. TalkAround Bypassing a repeater and talking directly to another unit for local unit-to-unit communications. Talkgroup An organization or group of radio users who communicate with each other using the same communications path.

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