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APX TWO-WAY RADIOS
MODEL 1.5
APX 8000HXE USER
GUIDE
MARCH 2022
*MN006727A01*
MN006727A01-AE
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2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 APX TWO-WAY RADIOS MODEL 1.5 APX 8000HXE USER GUIDE MARCH 2022 *MN006727A01* MN006727A01-AE © 2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property And Regulatory Notices

    License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MN006727A01-AE Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices............2 List of Tables....................... 9 Software Version.......................10 Chapter 1: Read Me First..................11 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual....................11 1.2 Radio Care..........................12 1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio....................13 1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio.............13 1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair..................
  • Page 4 MN006727A01-AE Contents 5.1 Selecting a Zone........................30 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel....................30 5.3 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call................30 5.3.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call............30 5.3.2 Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)........31 5.3.3 Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)......31 5.4 Methods to Make a Radio Call....................31 5.4.1 Making a Talkgroup Call ..................
  • Page 5 MN006727A01-AE Contents 7.5.1 Turning Scan On or Off....................41 7.5.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)........42 7.5.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel.................. 42 7.5.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel................42 7.6 Call Alert Paging........................42 7.6.1 Receiving a Call Alert Page..................43 7.6.2 Sending a Call Alert Page..................43 7.7 Recent Calls..........................
  • Page 6 MN006727A01-AE Contents 7.14.3 Managing Encryption..................... 54 7.14.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys................. 54 7.14.3.2 Multikey Feature..................55 7.14.3.3 Erasing Encryption Keys................55 7.14.3.4 Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey............56 7.14.3.5 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only)............. 56 7.14.3.6 Infinite UKEK Retention................56 7.14.3.7 Hear Clear ....................56 7.15 Radio Inhibit.........................57 7.16 GPS or GNSS ........................57 7.16.1 GPS Performance Enhancement................57...
  • Page 7 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies....... 80 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources............80 Limited Warranty.......................81 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS............. 81 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........81 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:....................... 82 III.
  • Page 8 MN006727A01-AE Contents VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:................83 VII. GOVERNING LAW:.......................84 VIII. For Australia Only.........................84 Glossary........................85...

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    MN006727A01-AE List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: LED Indications ........................23 Table 2: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries ....................37 Table 3: Emergency Operation Scenarios .....................45 Table 4: VHF Marine Channel List ......................78...

  • Page 10: Software Version

    MN006727A01-AE Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R27.00.00 or later. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    MN006727A01-AE 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 12: 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 13: Cleaning Your Radio

    1.2.3 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.

  • Page 14: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    Motorola Solutions dealer. 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 15: Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio For Use

    NOTE: 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. For more information, see the Charger User Guide.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Antenna

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 2 : Preparing Your Radio for Use Attaching the Antenna Prerequisites: Ensure the radio is turned off before attaching the antenna. Procedure: 1 Set the antenna in the receptacle. 2 Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio. 3 To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Radio

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 2 : Preparing Your Radio for Use 3 Slide the clip downward and away from the radio to remove the clip. Turning On the Radio Procedure: 1 Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click. •...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Radio Controls

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls Description Antenna Top (Orange) Button This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button. Accessory Connector 16-Position Select Knob This knob is usually programmed for channel selection.

  • Page 19: Programmable Features

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Description Battery Latch 2-Position Concentric Switch This switch is usually programmed to enable or disable secure operation. Purple (Side Top) Programmable Button Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or disable a feature.
  • Page 20 MN006727A01-AE Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only) Allows any channel in a Scan List (except for a Priority-One channel) to temporarily replace the Priority-Two channel. Emergency Depending on the programming, initiates or cancels an emergency alarm or call. In-Call User Alert Allows the radio to remain muted to affiliated talkgroup calls while operating on the current Trunking Personality or conventional channel.

  • Page 21: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Basic Zone Bank Toggles between Basic Zone Bank 1 and Basic Zone Bank 2. Enhanced Zone Bank Provides access from up to 75 zones by toggling between 25 banks (A, B, ... X or Y) of three zones. Wi-Fi ®...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Status Indicators

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Chapter 4 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 battery icon on the display. You can also check the battery charge status by using the menu entry. Battery Protection is activated when the battery is low or operating in extremely low temperatures to extend radio communication.

  • Page 23: Led Indications

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators • The radio Voice Announcement announces the programmed Wrong Battery. • The battery icon blinks continuously. • A repetitive tone sounds. • Red LED blinks continuously. NOTE: The radio alerts you when NNTN8921 and NNTN8930 batteries are attached to the radio as these batteries are not supported.
  • Page 24 MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Radio is transmitting a call or data. For IMPRES battery operation only – the icon shown indicates the charge remaining in the battery. For all battery operation – the icon blinks when the battery is low. The number of bars displayed represents the received signal strength for the current site (trunking only).
  • Page 25 MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Radio is in Zone 2. Radio is in Zone 3. Basic Zone Bank 2 Radio is in Zone 4. Radio is in Zone 5. Radio is in Zone 6. Enhanced Zone Bank Contains Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3, Contains Zone 4, Zone 5, and Zone 6, until...

  • Page 26: Intelligent Lighting Indicators

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Inverted The current channel is connected through the SmartConnect feature. Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporarily changes the backlight of the top display screen to help signal that a radio event has occurred. This feature temporarily changes the display backlight color and the alert text background color of the radio to help signal that a radio event has occurred.
  • Page 27 MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Individual Call Warn- When radio is in an individual call for greater than six ing Tone seconds without any activity. Fall Alert (Man Down) When radio initiates Fall Alert mode. Entry Long, Low- Time-Out Timer Timed...

  • Page 28: Display Color Change On Channel

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, High- Low-Battery Chirp When battery is below preset threshold value. Pitched Tone (Chirp) 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.
  • Page 29 MN006727A01-AE Chapter 4 : Status Indicators The backlight on top display changes to white and if connected to DRSM, the DRSM backlight changes to white for the following scenarios: • When changing to or powering up on invalid channels such as unprogrammed channels, receiver frequency error channel and blank channels For hard key zeroize, key loading, and scan list programming, the backlight follows the home channel backlight color.

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation Chapter 5 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. Procedure: • Select a zone using the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch: a.

  • Page 31: Receiving And Responding To A Private Call (Trunking Only)

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation • For Trunking system, the display shows the caller alias or ID. Procedure: 1 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 2 Press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LED lights up solid red.

  • Page 32: Making A Talkgroup Call

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.4.1 Making a Talkgroup Call Procedure: 1 Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob to select the channel with the desired talkgroup. 2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3 Press the PTT button to make the call.

  • Page 33: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. 4 Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to return to the home screen. Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button The Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater.
  • Page 34 MN006727A01-AE Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation When and where to use: Your radio may be preprogrammed to receive Private-Line ® (PL) calls. Procedure: 1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the display. 2 Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6: Additional Performance Enhancement

    OTAR activities on an MDC channel. P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System Motorola Solutions offers an MSI Certified APX compatible, third party, P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System (DVRS). This provides low-cost portable radio coverage in areas where only mobile radio coverage is available.

  • Page 36: Conventional Talkgroup And Radio Scan Enhancements

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 6 : Additional Performance Enhancement DVRS can also work with SmartConnect to use broadband coverage for the in-vehicle mobile. Portable radios communicate through the in-vehicle mobile to the system through the LTE, Satellite, or Wi-Fi connection. This extends the system coverage when you are away from the vehicle. Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements Enhancements have been made to the Conventional Talkgroup at the system to improve the Scan feature operation significantly when multiple agencies are using a single conventional radio frequency...

  • Page 37: Chapter 7: Advanced Features

    MN006727A01-AE Advanced Features Chapter 7 Advanced Features This chapter explains the operations of the features available in your radio. ViQi ViQi is a virtual assistant that helps you manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands. This feature is purpose-built for public safety and is active when you press the assigned ViQi button on the radio, Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or compatible mobile microphone.

  • Page 38: Using Viqi Virtual Partner

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Query Examples "Am I still at the <Location>?" NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. Target Location "Where is <Unit Name>? "Tell me where <Unit Name> is. NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. 7.1.1 Using ViQi Virtual Partner Prerequisites:...

  • Page 39: Making A Selective Call

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.2.1.2 Making a Selective Call Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature. Procedure: 1 Press the preprogrammed Selective Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID. 2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to start the Selective Call.

  • Page 40: Classification Of Regrouped Radios

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.2.3.1 Classification of Regrouped Radios The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into Select Enabled or Select Disabled categories. Select Enabled Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel, including the dynamic- regrouping channel, once you have selected the dynamic-regrouping position. Select Disabled Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped.

  • Page 41: Intelligent Priority Scan

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.4.1 Intelligent Priority Scan Intelligent Priority Scan feature allows you to add or delete conventional channels and trunking talkgroups from multiple systems into the priority scan lists. When the radio locks onto a channel in the Intelligent Priority Scan list, the radio scans for higher priority member within the same Trunking or Conventional system.

  • Page 42: Making A Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.5.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only) When and where to use: While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature allows you to temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except for the Priority-One channel) to the Priority-Two channel. This change remains in effect until scan is turned off.

  • Page 43: Receiving A Call Alert Page

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Depending on how your radio is programmed, if there is no answer after the maximum ring time or when you press the PTT button for an Enhanced Private Call, the radio automatically sends a call alert page.

  • Page 44: In-Call User Alert

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Radio plays the saved call automatically if call saving is successful. 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.

  • Page 45: Special Considerations For Emergency Operation

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Non-Tactical/Revert for Conventional System The radio reverts to the preprogrammed emergency channel to send an alarm and/or make an emergency call. Non-Tactical/Revert for Trunking System The radio reverts to the preprogrammed emergency talkgroup (trunking system) or channel (conventional system) to send an alarm and/or make an emergency call.

  • Page 46: Exiting Emergency As Supervisor (Trunking Only)

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.9.4 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. Contact your system administrator for more information.

  • Page 47: Sending An Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.9.6 Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) When and where to use: This feature gives your radio priority access to a talkgroup. Procedure: 1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. One of the following scenarios occurs: •...

  • Page 48: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.9.8 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, and to a talkgroup for trunking system. Procedure: 1 Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.

  • Page 49: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If unsuccessful, a tone sounds to indicate that the selected channel does not support emergency and rejects to launch emergency mode. 2 The microphone remains active for the hot mic time specified in your radio's codeplug programming.

  • Page 50: Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional)

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features It consists of central components that provide on-scene and in building radio coverage, and enhanced personnel accountability and monitoring: • Your APX portable radios • Incident Management Software • Command Terminal • Radio Frequency (RF) Modem (Conventional Only) •...

  • Page 51: Responding To Evacuation Indicator

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 5 Release the PTT button to receive. You hear a Transmit End Tone. 7.10.2 Responding to Evacuation Indicator When and where to use: The Incident Commander can trigger one of sixteen Tactical Alerts from the Command Terminal.

  • Page 52: Using Tps Emergency Transmission

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.12.2 Using TPS Emergency Transmission The following are two important alert tones designed for this feature. Emergency Beacon If you presses the Emergency button during an emergency, the radio sounds a Beacon at maximum volume using the radio internal speaker (not adjustable). When pressing the PTT button for voice communication, the beacon is muted.

  • Page 53: Testing Fall Alert

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Fall Alert Enhanced Your radio also supports Fall Alert Enhanced where it plays an alert tone for a preprogrammed period. This tone is louder than the preprogrammed minimum level or the current level of the speaker and it acts as a beacon that helps to find the radio.

  • Page 54: Secure Operations

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.14 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 55: Multikey Feature

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Procedure: 1 Attach the KVL to your radio. The display shows KEYLOAD and all other radio functions, except for power down, backlight, and volume, are locked out. NOTE: If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the ASTRO profile name is displayed below KEYLOAD.

  • Page 56: Requesting An Over-The-Air Rekey

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.14.3.4 Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey Prerequisites: Ensure that the Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) or Unique Shadow Key (USK) is loaded into the radio with the Key Variable Loader (KVL) before the rekey request can be sent. Refer to your local key management supervisor for more information.

  • Page 57: Radio Inhibit

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The Random FM Noise Canceller operates only in receive mode. NOTE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. 7.15 Radio Inhibit This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a nonfunctional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand.

  • Page 58: Location Feature In Emergency Mode

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • SLD99 • MGRS NOTE: When you send your location to another radio, the receiving radio displays the location in its selected format. 7.16.3 Location Feature in Emergency Mode When the Emergency feature is activated, the radio exits the Location menu and returns to the Home screen.

  • Page 59: Mission Critical Geofence

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Once the radio is connected, you hear a dynamic regroup tone, the radio display shows <DYNAMIC channel> with the temporary green color intelligent backlight and you hear a Voice Announcement. NOTE: When the radio loses the GPS signal, the GPS icon blinks and the radio sounds two high- pitched tones repetitively to indicate that the GPS has failed to operate.

  • Page 60: Exiting Mission Critical Geofence

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The radio then connects to the designated talkgroup. The radio displays the talkgroup alias and dynamic regroup tone sounds. The transmit power level changes and the radio shows a direct text message content without any user operation. NOTE: The availability of the Voice Announcement (VA), TMS display, Intelligent Backlight, and Transmit Power Level alerts depend on your radio configuration.

  • Page 61: Smartconnect

    NOTE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Contact your system administrator for more information. Your radio can connect through a fixed Wi-Fi access point in buildings or in-vehicle Broadband modem such as the following modems: • Motorola Solutions VML750 • Sierra Wireless MP70 • Sierra Wireless GX450...

  • Page 62: Changing The Current Site

    (your radio) and the location of the receiver (your device or accessory). Obstacles that can cause an obstruction in the line-of-sight include trees, buildings, mountains, cars, and others. For high degree of reliability, Motorola Solutions recommends to NOT separate the radio and the accessory.

  • Page 63: Pairing With Lex Handheld

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features At the fringe areas of reception, both voice and tone quality will start to sound "garbled" or "broken". To correct this problem, simply position the accessory and radio closer to each other (within the 10 meter defined range) to re-establish clear audio reception.

  • Page 64: Responder Alert Sensors

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • You hear a short, low-pitched tone and the display shows <Device Friendly Name> connect failed (if the radio has the pairing record of the handheld and the connection fails). Repeat this step to re-initiate the pairing process. NOTE: To unpair the handheld after a successful connection, follow the steps in Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Device...

  • Page 65: Disabling The Sensor

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.19.3.4 Disabling the Sensor This feature disables the sensors temporarily or permanently from sending the sensor events to the system. NOTE: The feature is only applicable to holster sensor and weapon fired sensor. Vest pierced sensor cannot be disabled.

  • Page 66: Responding To The Notification Of Upgrade

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If the upgrade happens on the ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional systems, the upgrade pauses to give priorities to voice call, and continues after the voice call ended. If the upgrade happens on a Wi-Fi network, the upgrade process runs concurrently with voice calls.

  • Page 67: Wi-Fi

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.23 Wi-Fi You can connect your radio to a Wi-Fi network for wireless programming. Your service administrator preprograms the Wi-Fi Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name that your radio can connect to. 7.23.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Procedure: ®...

  • Page 68: Selecting A Basic Zone Bank

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.2 Selecting a Basic Zone Bank Prerequisites: The Basic Zone Select feature must to be preprogrammed to the 3-position A-B-C switch, while the Basic Zone Bank feature must be preprogrammed to any side button or Top (Orange) button before you can use this feature.

  • Page 69: Locking And Unlocking The Controls

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • To turn the backlight on, press any programmable radio controls or buttons. 7.24.5 Locking and Unlocking the Controls When and where to use: You can lock the programmable buttons, switches, and rotary knobs of your radio to avoid inadvertent entry.

  • Page 70: Conventional Squelch Operation

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 3 To re-transmit, press the PTT button. The time-out timer restarts and the LED lights up solid red. 7.24.8 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise.

  • Page 71: Digital Ptt Id Support

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.10 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 72: Enabling Transmit Inhibition

    MN006727A01-AE Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.12.1 Enabling Transmit Inhibition Procedure: 1 Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button. NOTE: If the user has disabled TX Inhibit using the menu and then moves the switch to the position where TX Inhibit is enabled, the new value overwrites the menu value. The display shows Tx inhibit on.

  • Page 73: Chapter 8: Accessories

    MN006727A01-AE Accessories Chapter 8 Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models and/or band splits. See the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility. http://www.motorolasolutions.com to know more about the accessories supported by this radio.

  • Page 74: Legal And Compliance Statements

    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 75: 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 76: Fcc Licensing Information

    Applying for Canadian License The operation of your Motorola Solutions radio is subject to the Radio communications 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 77: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    MN006727A01-AE 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 78: Table 4: Vhf Marine Channel List

    MN006727A01-AE Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below. NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.
  • Page 79 MN006727A01-AE 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 80: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    MN006727A01-AE 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Vii. Governing Law

    You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service. If you have any queries, please call Motorola Solutions Australia at 1800 457 439. You may also visit our website: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xa/support.html...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    Automatic Registration Service 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. Bluetooth Bluetooth is an open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices with high levels of security.
  • Page 86 MN006727A01-AE Glossary Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data- communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system. Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater.
  • Page 87 It can also trigger Emergency Alarm the Post-Alert Timer is not cancelled. Mission Critical Wireless. Motorola Solutions Digital Communications. Monitor Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you hear static. If the channel is in use, you hear conversation.
  • Page 88 MN006727A01-AE Glossary Non-tactical/revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent out on this same channel. Operation Critical Wireless. Over-The-Air Rekeying Allows the dispatcher to remotely reprogram the encryption keys in the radio. Page A one-way alert with audio and/or display messages.
  • Page 89 MN006727A01-AE Glossary Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) DSP interface to peripherals that consists of a clock signal line, a frame synchronization signal line, and a data line. Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data. Status Calls Pre-defined text messages that allow the user to send a conditional message without talking.

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