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P25 Mobile
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Two-Way Radio
™
APX NEXT
APX NEXT™XE
User Guide
OCTOBER 2020
*MN005642A01*
MN005642A01-AG
©
2020 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 P25 Mobile ™ Two-Way Radio ™ APX NEXT APX NEXT™XE User Guide OCTOBER 2020 *MN005642A01* MN005642A01-AG © 2020 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 2: Read Me First

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 1: Read Me First Chapter 1 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.
  • Page 3 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 1: Read Me First NOTICE: To ensure radio longevity, front display, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS are not available when radio internal temperature is below -20 ºC. The top display indicates Cold Temp Mode in this temperature. On the other hand, LMR radio communication is not available when the temperature reaches -30 ºC.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: Radio Overview

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Chapter 3 Radio Overview This section describes the buttons and functions available on the radio.
  • Page 7 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Table 1: Front View Description Description High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mic 1 Purple (Side Top) Programmable Button Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Touch Screen Middle Side (1-Dot) Programmable Feature Button Lower Side (2-Dot) Programmable Feature Button Display Sleep/Wake (Short Press) Home Button (Long Press) Battery Latch Table 2: Rear View Description...

  • Page 8: Assignable Radio Functions

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Assignable Radio Functions Your system administrator can program the programmable buttons or switches as shortcuts to radio functions depending on the duration of a button press. Contact your system administrator to learn more about the radio functions assigned to the programmable buttons and switches of your radio. Table 4: Assignable Radio Functions Function Description...
  • Page 9 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Function Description Private Call (Trunking Only) Allows a call from one individual radio to another. Priority Dispatch Allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup. Rekey Request Notifies the dispatcher that a new encryption key is needed. Repeater Access Button (RAB) Allows you to manually send a repeater access codeword.
  • Page 10 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Function Description Zone Bank Down Scrolls through the zone banks in descending order. Zone Select Allows you to select a zone from the switch. ViQi ViQi is a virtual assistant that helps you manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands.
  • Page 11 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Feature Examples • "What is my channel" • "Current channel" • "Channel" To change to a new channel, say: • "Channel <Channel Name>" • "Change channel to <Channel Name>" • "Switch channel to <Channel Name>" Home Channel To change to your home channel, say: •...
  • Page 12 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview Feature Examples • "Battery level" • "Battery" Time To identify current time, say: • "What is the time" • "What time is it" • "Current time" • "Time check" • "Time" Initiate ViQi Virtual "Hey ViQi" Partner "Look up information"...
  • Page 13 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 3: Radio Overview You are also able to receive and listen to LMR and Virtual Partner over broadband audio simultaneously. These audio mixing is configurable and must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. 3.2.1 Using ViQi Perform the following procedure to activate ViQi for the Voice Control or Virtual Partner features.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    This section provides instructions to prepare your radio for use. Attaching and Removing the Battery The radio notifies you if it detects a non-Motorola Solutions battery when it is powering up, charging, or removed from the charger. Attaching the Battery Procedure: •...
  • Page 15 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 4: Getting Started Attaching and Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna Prerequisites: When attaching the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off. Procedure: To attach the antenna, perform the following actions: a Set the antenna in the receptacle. b Turn the antenna clockwise and tighten the antenna securely to the radio.

  • Page 16: Removing The Antenna

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 4: Getting Started Removing the Antenna Prerequisites: When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off. Procedure: To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise, then remove it from the receptacle. Attaching and Removing the Accessory Connector Cover To prevent damage to the accessory connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use.
  • Page 17 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 4: Getting Started Removing the Accessory Connector Cover Procedure: To remove the Accessory Connector Cover, perform the following actions: a Rotate the thumbscrew counterclockwise until it disengages from the radio. b Rotate outwards and lift the connector cover to disengage it from the radio.

  • Page 18: Charging The Radio

    Procedure: 1 Turn off the radio while charging in a single or multi-unit charger. 2 Place the radio in a Motorola Solutions-approved charger. NOTICE: If the radio must remain powered on in the multi-unit charger, LMR PTT is not allowed as possible degradation in performance may occur.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Radio

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 4: Getting Started Turning Off the Radio Procedure: • To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Display Brightness

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 4: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume of the Radio Procedure: Perform one of the following actions: • To increase the volume, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise. • To decrease the volume, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise. Adjusting Display Brightness Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 21: Keyboard Overview

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 4: Getting Started 4.11 Setting the Front Display Timer This setting determines the period before the front display dims and turns off due to inactivity. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap System Settings. 2 Tap Display → Front Display Timer. 3 Select the required period.

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen Chapter 5 Home Screen Name Description Status Bar Status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. Identity and Status Displays the identity of the radio with either the Radio Alias, Soft Widget ID, or User Login.
  • Page 23 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen Name Description Menu Feature Displays the top two priority features provisioned in the CPS. Launcher Widget More option contains all other programmed menu items. Home Channel Revert Allows you to revert to the Home Channel or Talkgroup. Radio Quick Settings Allows you to quickly toggle the radio communication settings.
  • Page 24 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen 3 Enter the authorized PIN, then tap Done. If a PIN is not assigned to the ID, skip this step. The display shows the Progress screen. If the channel does not support Automatic Registration Service login, the display shows the status as Offline. 4 While sign in is in progress, tap Hide.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen 2 Tap CommandCentral Login, then enter your username or email address followed by your password. 3 Tap Sign On. 4 Scroll down and tap the Received passcodes via email button. 5 Enter the passcode and tap Verify to complete the log in. 5.1.4.2 Logging In to CommandCentral (Subsequent Login) Procedure:...
  • Page 26 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen Icon Name Description GPS is enabled and its signal is available. No SIM SIM card is not inserted or detected. LTE Network Strength The radio is connected to an LTE network. The number of bars represents the signal strength of the LTE network.
  • Page 27 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen Icon Name Description Steady – The radio is operating in a secure channel. AES Secure Opera- Blinking – The radio is receiving an AES-en- tion crypted voice call. Steady – The radio is operating in an AES-se- cure channel.

  • Page 28: Led Indications

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen 5.2.3 LED Indications The Status LED shows the operational status of your radio. A qualified technician can permanently disable the LED indication by preprogramming it. Table 7: LED Indications Indication Status Solid red Radio is transmitting. Double blinking red Radio is transmitting an emergency alarm or call.
  • Page 29 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 5: Home Screen Color Call State Gray Unprogrammed...
  • Page 30 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 6: Responding to Notifications Chapter 6 Responding to Notifications The Notification Center provides concise information about an activity or event. Procedure: 1 Drag down the Status Bar to open the Notification Center. 2 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 31: General Radio Operation

    MN005642A01-AG General Radio Operation Chapter 7 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Scan Lists Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specified in the scan list for the current channel/group. Your radio supports different types of Scan Lists: •...

  • Page 32: Making A Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 7: General Radio Operation If… Then… To turn on Scan, turn the preprogrammed 2–Position Con- centric switch to the scan position. a From the Home screen, tap Radio Quick Settings. b To toggle the scan feature on and off, tap Scan.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Channel

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 7: General Radio Operation If… Then… Slide the ABC Programmable Switch to the required position. a From the Home screen, tap the Radio Control Widget. b Perform one of the following actions: a Select Current Zone <Zone Name>, then select the required zone followed by the required channel.
  • Page 34 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 7: General Radio Operation If… Then… a From the Home screen, tap the Radio Control Widget. b Perform one of the following actions: a On the Channel tab, select the required channel. b On the Recents tab, select the recently used zone and channel.

  • Page 35: Accessing The Radio Information

    MN005642A01-AG General Radio Information Chapter 8 General Radio Information Use this menu item to view the general information of your radio. The available information are: • Radio Information • IP Display • SIM Status • Control Assignments Accessing the Radio Information Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More.

  • Page 36: Checking Device Status

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 8: General Radio Information Programmable Features for more information on the various programmable features of your radio. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More. 2 Tap Info → Control Map. Checking Device Status Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap System Settings.

  • Page 37: Selecting A Radio Profile

    MN005642A01-AG Selecting a Radio Profile Chapter 9 Selecting a Radio Profile 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 38 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 10: Toggling the Transmit Power Level between High and Low Chapter 10 Toggling the Transmit Power Level between High and Low This feature allows you to reduce the transmit power level for a specific case that requires a lower power level.
  • Page 39 MN005642A01-AG Types of Radio Calls Chapter 11 Types of Radio Calls Your radio can make talkgroup, private, and enhanced private calls in conventional and/or trunking mode. Call Type Conventional Trunking SmartConnect Mode Mode Talkgroup Call A Talkgroup Call is a point-to-multi- point call operation.
  • Page 40 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 11: Types of Radio Calls If… Then… c Perform one of the following actions: • Trunking – Wait for the Talk Permit tone, then speak into the microphone. • Conventional – Speak into the micro- phone. d To listen, release the PTT button to. NOTICE: You cannot transmit lon- ger than the preset Time-Out Tim- er setting.
  • Page 41 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 11: Types of Radio Calls If… Then… b Press the PTT button while entering the DTMF number. If DTMF Mic enabled: a From the Menu Feature Launcher, tap Dialer → More → DTMF. b Enter the DTMF number. 11.2 Receiving Calls on the Radio Procedure:...

  • Page 42: Emergency Operation

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 12: Emergency Operation Chapter 12 Emergency Operation The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. An emergency signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio supports the following Emergency modes: • Emergency Alarm •...

  • Page 43: Emergency Keep-Alive

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 12: Emergency Operation 12.2 Emergency Keep-Alive This feature prevents the radio from being turned off when it is in Emergency mode. If this feature is enabled, you are required to exit Emergency mode before turning off your radio. 12.3 Sending Emergency Alarms This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the radio sending the emergency,...
  • Page 44 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 12: Emergency Operation If… Then… NOTICE: The Hot Mic applies to the first voice transmission from your radio during the Emergency call. For subsequent transmissions in the same Emergency call, you must press the PTT button. 3 To exit Emergency Call, see Exiting Emergency Operation on page 12.5 Sending Emergency Alarms with Emergency Calls...
  • Page 45 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 12: Emergency Operation If… Then… Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button until you hear the emergency exit tone. a From the Home screen, swipe down the Status Bar. b Tap Cancel and confirm the action by tapping Yes. 12.7 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios.
  • Page 46 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 13: Man Down Chapter 13 Man Down Man Down is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation. The Emergency feature must be programmed for Man Down to operate. Your radio activates the Man Down feature when it achieves or exceeds a tilt angle threshold or a combination of the angle threshold and radio motion below the motion sensitivity level.
  • Page 47 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 13: Man Down 2 Lay the radio down in a horizontal position. The radio plays an alert tone and the display shows Man Down Detected. Postrequisites: If Man Down is configured but the condition does not trigger the activation of the feature, send the radio to a qualified technician.

  • Page 48: Secure Operations

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 14: Secure Operations Chapter 14 Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. By default, the radio automatically enters the encrypted environment without having to manually select or clear the secure transmission.
  • Page 49 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 14: Secure Operations 14.5 Requesting Rekey Over-the-Air Rekey (OTAR), allows the system administrator to remotely reprogram encryption keys in the radio. The Rekey Request feature allows you to request for the reprogramming of the encryption keys. Prerequisites: Ensure that at least one initial secret Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) has been provisioned.
  • Page 50 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 15: SmartProgramming Chapter 15 SmartProgramming The SmartProgramming service enables radio programming and updates over LTE broadband connection while the radios are in use. Seamless updates of firmware (full and differential), radio configuration and security updates are scheduled by the radio system administrator and the radio user is given a choice to install immediately or delay for later.

  • Page 51: Smart Connect

    Programming out-of-the box, and also the SmartConnect and SmartLocate features. The LTE SIM is installed into the radio at the Motorola Solutions factory and locked to the specific radio, so it cannot operate in any other radio or device. The SIM is located at a slot in the rear chassis.
  • Page 52 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 16: Connectivity By default, Bluetooth is activated on your radio. Your radio supports the following Bluetooth devices or profiles: • Headset (HSP) • Serial Port (SPP) 16.4.1 Toggling Bluetooth On and Off Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More.
  • Page 53 16.5 P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System Motorola Solutions offers an MSI Certified APX compatible, third party, P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS) that provides low-cost portable radio coverage in areas where only mobile radio coverage is available and portable radio coverage is either intermittent or non-existent.
  • Page 54 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 17: Location Chapter 17 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. The radio also supports the following features: Indoor Positioning This feature allows your radio location to be tracked through Wi-Fi or cellular modem when satellite signal is unavailable.

  • Page 55: Creating Waypoints

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 17: Location If… Then… If SmartMapping is enabled Perform one of the following actions: • In Map view, tap My Location and tap the address. • In List view, tap the address in My Loca- tion. If SmartMapping is disabled Tap the address in My Location.

  • Page 56: Managing Waypoints

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 17: Location 17.3.3 Managing Waypoints Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More → Waypoints. 2 Select Waypoint from the list. 3 Tap More to perform one of the following actions: If… Then… To search waypoints a Tap Search waypoints, then enter the name of the waypoint.
  • Page 57 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 17: Location Icon Name Description Zoom In/Zoom Out Enlarges or reduces the view of the map. Center Location Brings My Location to the center of the map. Ap- pears when My Location is not at the map center. Waypoint Indicates the waypoints saved in your radio.
  • Page 58 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 17: Location 3 Tap Add Waypoint. 4 Enter a name for the waypoint, then tap Done. 17.4.3 Editing Waypoints in Map View Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget. 2 From the Map view, tap a waypoint then tap More.
  • Page 59 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 17: Location If… Then… To view map details Tap About map. 17.4.5 Managing Options in List View Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget. 2 Tap List → More and perform one of the following actions: If…...

  • Page 60: Contacts Tab

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 18: Contacts Chapter 18 Contacts This feature provides “address-book” capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) and ID (number) that you use to initiate a call. Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to the entry alias. Also, each entry, depending on context (conventional or trunking), associates with one or up to five IDs according to the following types of calls: •...

  • Page 61: Searching Contacts

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 18: Contacts 18.3 Dialer This feature allows you to dial a number to make calls. The Recents screen shows the 50 most recent calls on your radio with local date and time timestamp. Dialer can be accessed either from the FAB or the Menu Feature Launcher screen.

  • Page 62: Viewing Contact Details

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 18: Contacts • To exit contact creation, tap Done. 18.6 Viewing Contact Details Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts. 2 Tap the required contact, then tap Down to view the secondary information of the contact. 18.7 Managing Contacts Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 63 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 18: Contacts 18.8 Making Calls from the Contacts Screen Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts. 2 Select the required contact. 3 To initiate the call, press the PTT button. 4 To end the call, tap End. 18.9 Changing Call Types in Contacts Procedure:...

  • Page 64: Instant Recall

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 19: Instant Recall Chapter 19 Instant Recall This feature allows you to playback the recent received calls and save them in your radio. Check with your system administrator for the duration of the recorded calls that your radio supports. All saved calls are removed upon radio power cycle.

  • Page 65: Viewing Messages

    MN005642A01-AG Messages Chapter 20 Messages This feature allows you to quickly send and receive messages directly from your radios. The maximum length of a text message is 200 characters. Local date and time is timestamped on the messages. NOTICE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 66: Deleting All Messages

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 20: Messages 20.3 Deleting Selected Messages Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Perform one of the following actions: If… Then… To delete a single message, Tap and hold the message that you want to delete.

  • Page 67: Composing And Sending A New Text Message

    MN005642A01-AG SmartMessaging Chapter 21 SmartMessaging SmartMessaging allows you to send or receive messages over a broadband connection. This feature also includes advanced messaging capabilities such as multimedia attachments. You are required to log in to CommandCentral to use this feature. See Logging In to CommandCentral (Subsequent Login) on page NOTICE: This feature is a selling feature.
  • Page 68 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 21: SmartMessaging If… Then… b Enter the user name or ID. c Tap the target user. 3 Tap Double Down Arrows in the text entry box. 4 Tap one of the canned messages. 5 To send the message, tap 21.3 Adding a New Quick Text Message Procedure:...

  • Page 69: Sending A Group Message

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 21: SmartMessaging 21.6 Viewing Multimedia Attachment NOTICE: This feature is applicable for SmartMessaging only. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Select the desired conversation and perform one of the following actions: • If you want to view an image attachment, tap the image. •...
  • Page 70 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 21: SmartMessaging 21.9 Viewing Message History Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Tap the selected conversation. 3 View message history in the conversation view. 21.10 Searching Message History Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages.

  • Page 71: Voice Announcement

    MN005642A01-AG Voice Announcement Chapter 22 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 72: Radio Inhibit

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 23: Radio Inhibit Chapter 23 Radio Inhibit This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a non-functional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand. The radio stays in this state regardless of its power changes. NOTICE: If the radio has Inter-system roaming capability, the system administrator is able to put the radio into a non-functional state when the missing radio roams to another system.

  • Page 73: Conventional Squelch Operation

    MN005642A01-AG Conventional Squelch Operation Chapter 24 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise. Analog Options Tone Private Line, Digital Private-Line, and carrier squelch is available (preprogrammed) per channel. Option Result Carrier squelch...

  • Page 74: Using The Pl Defeat Feature

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 25: Using the PL Defeat Feature Chapter 25 Using the PL Defeat Feature This feature allows you to override any coded squelch that preprogrammed to a channel. The radio also unmutes to any digital activity on a digital channel. When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator is displayed.
  • Page 75 MN005642A01-AG Digital PTT ID Support Chapter 26 Digital PTT ID Support This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a transmission. The receiving radio and the dispatcher can view the ID, which consists of up to a maximum of eight characters.

  • Page 76: Smart Ptt (Conventional Only)

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 27: Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Chapter 27 Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable feature used to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations. When Smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot transmit on an active channel.
  • Page 77 MN005642A01-AG Toggling between Repeater and Direct Operation Chapter 28 Toggling between Repeater and Direct Operation Repeater operation increases radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Direct or "talkaround" operation bypasses the repeater and connects directly to another radio. You can select either one of these operations on your radio.

  • Page 78: Trunking System Controls

    MN005642A01-AG Chapter 29: Trunking System Controls Chapter 29 Trunking System Controls This chapters explain the trunking system control features in your radio. 29.1 Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communication during a trunked system failure. When the radio goes into failsoft operation, it automatically switches to a failsoft channel which allows your radio to transmit and receive in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency.

  • Page 79: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    MN005642A01-AG Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) Chapter 30 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a particular channel to communicate with each other. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it receives a dynamic regrouping command and automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel.
  • Page 80 MN005642A01-AG Chapter 31: Accessories Chapter 31 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.
  • Page 81 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 82: Declaration Of Conformity

    This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the following FCC logo. Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 2000 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that APX NEXT and APX NEXT XE conforms to FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a)

  • Page 83: 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 84 Applying for Canadian License 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 85: Non-Commercial Call Channel

    MN005642A01-AG 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 86 MN005642A01-AG 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 87 MN005642A01-AG 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 88 MN005642A01-AG 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: Patent And Software Provisions

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

  • Page 92: 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.

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