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APX TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 6000 / 6000Li Model
1.5 User Guide
APRIL 2023
*68012001081*
68012001081-JW
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  • Page 1 APX TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 6000 / 6000Li Model 1.5 User Guide APRIL 2023 *68012001081* 68012001081-JW © 2023 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

    68012001081-JW 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..........................11 1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio....................12 1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio.............13 1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair..................
  • Page 4 68012001081-JW Contents 5.1 Selecting a Zone........................33 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel....................33 5.3 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call................33 5.3.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call............33 5.3.2 Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)........34 5.3.3 Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)......34 5.4 Methods to Make a Radio Call....................34 5.4.1 Making a Talkgroup Call ..................
  • Page 5 68012001081-JW Contents 7.5 Scan............................44 7.5.1 Turning Scan On or Off....................44 7.5.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)........45 7.5.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel.................. 45 7.5.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel................45 7.6 Call Alert Paging........................45 7.6.1 Receiving a Call Alert Page..................46 7.6.2 Sending a Call Alert Page..................46 7.7 Recent Calls..........................
  • Page 6 7.18.9 Changing the Current Site..................65 7.19 Mission Critical Wireless Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology ..........66 7.19.1 Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature..66 7.19.2 Pairing with LEX Handheld..................67 7.19.3 Responder Alert Sensors..................67 7.19.3.1 Holster Sensor..................68 7.19.3.2 Weapon Fired Sensor................68 7.19.3.3 Vest Pierced Sensor................
  • Page 7 Special Channel Assignments..................... 81 Emergency Channel......................81 Non-Commercial Call Channel..................81 Operating Frequency Requirements....................81 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies....... 84 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources............84 Limited Warranty.......................85 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS............. 85...
  • Page 8 68012001081-JW Contents I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........85 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:....................... 86 III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:......................86 IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.................86 V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:..............86 VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:................87 VII. GOVERNING LAW:.......................87 VIII.

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    68012001081-JW List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: LED Indications........................22 Table 2: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries..................... 40 Table 3: Emergency Operation Scenarios....................48 Table 4: VHF Marine Channel List......................82...

  • Page 10: Software Version

    68012001081-JW Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R30.00.00 or later. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    68012001081-JW 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: Cleaning Your Radio

    (For APX 6000/APX 6000Li R Radios Only) 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 The External Surface Of The 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 14: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    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 15: Attaching The Antenna

    68012001081-JW Chapter 2 : Getting Started 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. NOTE: When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off.

  • Page 16: Turning On The Radio

    68012001081-JW Chapter 2 : Getting Started 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. • If the power-up test is successful, you see a splash screen on the radio display, followed by the Home screen and the Codeplug Alias.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Radio Controls

    68012001081-JW Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls Antenna...

  • Page 18: Programmable Features

    68012001081-JW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Top (Orange) Button This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button. Microphone Accessory Connector Battery Latch 2-Position Concentric Switch This switch is usually programmed to enable or disable secure operation. 3-Position A/B/C Switch This switch is usually programmed for zone selection.

  • Page 19: Assignable Radio Functions

    68012001081-JW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls 3.2.1 Assignable Radio Functions Bluetooth On/Off Toggles Bluetooth between on and off. Bluetooth Audio Reroute Toggles the audio route between the radio speaker or the Remote Speaker Microphone and the Bluetooth headset. Bluetooth Headset PTT Keys up the Bluetooth Headset microphone.

  • Page 20: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    68012001081-JW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Reprogram Request (Trunking Only) Notifies the dispatcher that a new dynamic regrouping assignment is needed. 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 –...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Status Indicators

    68012001081-JW 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 22: Hazloc Battery Type Detection

    68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Gauge Battery Charge 11% to 25% Top Display: 10% or less (The gauge begins blinking at 10%) Top Display: 4.1.2 HAZLOC Battery Type Detection This feature alerts you when there is a HAZLOC certification mismatch between the radio and the battery.

  • Page 23: Status Icons

    68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Indication Status Solid yellow Radio is receiving in both trunking and conventional clear mode. NOTE: The yellow LED illuminates only when the Busy LED feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS). Blinking yellow Radio is receiving a secured transmission.
  • Page 24 68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description The radio has roamed to and is registered to a foreign system. Top Display: Direct Top Display: The radio is configured for direct radio-to-radio communication in conven- tional operation. The radio is connected with other radios through a repeater. The selected channel is being monitored in conventional operation.
  • Page 25 68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Radio is in Zone 2. Radio is in Zone 3. Top Display: Basic Zone Bank 2 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,...
  • Page 26 68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) The user is associated with the radio. Blinking The device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin. Inverted The user is logged on to the secured IP packet data.

  • Page 27: Intelligent Lighting Indicators

    68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description The current channel is capable of supporting SmartConnect. Inverted The current channel is currently connected through the SmartConnect fea- ture. Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporarily changes the backlight of the top display screen to help signal that a radio event has occurred.

  • Page 28: Alert Tones

    68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : 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 29 68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard A Group of Failsoft When the trunking system fails. Medium- Automatic Call Back When voice channel is available from previous request. Pitched Keyfail When encryption key has been lost. Tones Console Acknowledge When status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request...
  • Page 30 68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Unique Enhanced Zone Bank When EZB Up button is pressed to scroll the Enhance Low-High Zone Bank up. Tone Unique Enhanced Zone Bank When EZB Down button is pressed to scroll the En- High-Low Down hance Zone Bank down.
  • Page 31 68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard A Group of Failsoft When the trunking system fails. Medium- Automatic Call Back When voice channel is available from previous request. Pitched Keyfail When encryption key has been lost. Tones Console Acknowledge When status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request...

  • Page 32: Display Color Change On Channel

    68012001081-JW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Display Color Change On Channel This feature provides visual channel identification for users to have a quick visual recognition on a particular channel. Your radio must be programmed to allow you to use this feature. For Model 3.5 and Model 2.5, when changing channels, the radio backlight on top display, radio keypad, and accessories (DRSM or keypad Mic) changes to the programmed color.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation

    68012001081-JW 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 34: Receiving And Responding To A Private Call (Trunking Only)

    68012001081-JW 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 35: Making A Talkgroup Call

    68012001081-JW 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 36: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button

    68012001081-JW 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 37 68012001081-JW 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 38: Chapter 6: Additional Performance Enhancement

    Data (IV&D) bearer service. This bridges the communication between the radio and the Customer Enterprise Network. SecureNet SecureNet allows you to perform secured communications on an Analog or Motorola Data Communication (MDC) channel. The MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature allows you to perform OTAR activities on an MDC channel.

  • Page 39: P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System

    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 40: Chapter 7: Advanced Features

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : 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 41: Using Viqi Virtual Partner

    68012001081-JW 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 42: Making A Selective Call

    68012001081-JW 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 43: Classification Of Regrouped Radios

    68012001081-JW 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 44: Intelligent Priority Scan

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Refer to a qualified radio technician for the maximum number of Scan Lists to be programmed in your radio. 7.4.1 Intelligent Priority Scan This feature allows you to add or delete conventional channels and trunking talkgroups from multiple systems into the priority scan lists.

  • Page 45: Making A Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)

    68012001081-JW 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 46: Receiving A Call Alert Page

    68012001081-JW 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 47: Saving And Playback Calls

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.7.1.1 Saving and Playback Calls When and where to use: Procedure: • Saving the recorded calls using the preprogrammed Record Playback button: a. Long press the preprogrammed Record Playback button to save the recorded calls. Radio displays Audio Saved momentarily.

  • Page 48: Special Considerations For Emergency Operation

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Emergency Call • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call • Silent Emergency Alarm One channel supports only one Emergency mode. The radio responds differently when pressing the programmed Emergency button in each channel. Only one Emergency mode can be assigned to the Emergency button. 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 49: Emergency Keep-Alive

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.9.2 Emergency Keep-Alive This feature prevents your radio from turning off when in Emergency mode. If this feature is enabled, you are required to exit Emergency mode before turning off your radio. 7.9.3 Exiting Emergency Operation If an Emergency operation is triggered on your radio, the dispatch console or radios configured as Supervisor can exit the Emergency operation.

  • Page 50: Receiving Remote Emergency

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.9.5.1 Receiving Remote Emergency The remote emergency will only be launched if your radio has the emergency enabled. The receiving radio displays Emergency. Procedure: To exit the emergency operation, press and hold the programmed Emergency button. 7.9.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm When and where to use: This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the...

  • Page 51: Sending An Emergency Call With Hot Mic (Trunking Only)

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 5 To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second. 7.9.8 Sending An Emergency Call With Hot Mic (Trunking Only) This feature allows you to send an Emergency Call with hot mic to a group of radios. When and where to use: Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation.

  • Page 52: Sending An Emergency Alarm And Call With Hot Mic

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds a short low-pitched tone to indicate the selected channel does not support emergency and rejects to launch emergency mode. 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.

  • Page 53: Emergency Find Me

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 2 Perform one of the following actions: • Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second to exit the Silent Emergency Alarm mode. • Press and release the PTT button to exit the Silent Emergency Alarm mode and enter regular dispatch or Emergency Call mode.

  • Page 54: Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional)

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Response to Evacuation commands • Pressing the PTT button to make voice transmission • Sending an Emergency Alarm and Call • Entering or Exiting a Trunking Talkgroup 7.10.1 Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional) Procedure: 1 Upon powering up, one of the following scenarios occurs: •...

  • Page 55: Sending Evacuation Tone

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Press the PTT button. PTT button must be configured in Customer Programming Software (CPS) to enable this function. The radio cancels the indications, a tone sounds and the radio sends an acknowledgment to the command terminal.

  • Page 56: Man Down (Fall Alert)

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 2 Press PTT button to make an Emergency Call. 3 Release to listen. The Emergency Call De-Key Sidetone sounds. After a short pause, the Emergency Beacon tone sounds. 4 Press and hold the Emergency button to exit Emergency mode and cancel Emergency Beacon. 7.13 Man Down (Fall Alert) Man Down (Fall Alert) is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation.

  • Page 57: Testing Fall Alert

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.13.2 Testing Fall Alert Prerequisites: Ensure that Fall Alert feature is configured in your radio. Procedure: 1 Turn on the radio, and place it in a vertical position for at least 5 seconds. 2 Lay the radio down in a horizontal position. The radio plays an alert tone and the display shows Man-Down.

  • Page 58: Selecting Clear Transmissions

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.14.2 Selecting Clear Transmissions Procedure: Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to the clear position. • If the selected channel is preprogrammed for secure-only operation, when you press the PTT button, you hear an invalid mode tone and the display shows SEC TX. •...

  • Page 59: Erasing Encryption Keys

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Conventional Multikey The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through Customer Programming Software (CPS). In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key erasure. If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups.

  • Page 60: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)

    7.14.3.5 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to view or define the Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) features. This feature is applied only when operating in secure encrypted mode. In addition to Rekey Requests, OTAR transmissions include Delayed Acknowledgments, and Power-up Acknowledgments.

  • Page 61: Location

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.16 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the radio integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. NOTE: The Location feature is addressed as Global Positioning System (GPS) across the manual as the naming convention of the buttons and strings remain the same as the legacy feature of GPS.

  • Page 62: Mission Critical Geofence (Astro 25 Trunking)

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.17 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) This feature allows your radio to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to determine its location at frequent intervals, and evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time. Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to define a geographical area on earth.

  • Page 63: Mission Critical Geofence

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.17.2 Mission Critical Geofence This feature allows the radio to use the GPS receiver to determine radio location at frequent intervals and evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time Check with your dealer or qualified technician to program the geofence coordinates and actions.

  • Page 64: Imbalanced Coverage

    In addition, a radio operating on a lower priority broadband connection returns to the higher priority or quality connection while idle on SmartConnect. 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 Your radio displays the SmartConnect capable icon on the SmartConnect enabled channel.

  • Page 65: Site Trunking Feature

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Your radio displays Out of Range when both LMR and SmartConnect are unavailable. NOTE: The SmartConnect feature is only applicable for APX 6000 Enhanced (BN) models and must be programmed by a qualified radio technician. For more information, contact your system administrator.

  • Page 66: Mission Critical Wireless Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    Wireless Technology ® This feature allows your radio to extend its functionality by connecting to external proprietary Motorola Solutions accessories. Use Motorola Solutions proprietary Mission Critical Wireless (MCW) devices with APX radios during Mission Critical operations. Other Bluetooth devices may or may not meet the mission critical standard.

  • Page 67: Pairing With Lex Handheld

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The radio tries to establish connection with the device once paired. NOTE: If the connection fails within 6 seconds, you hear a decremental-pitched tone to indicate that the device is unpaired. The display shows <Device Type> UNPAIRED. Repeat this step to re-initiate the pairing process.

  • Page 68: Holster Sensor

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features This feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS) configuration. For more information, contact your system administrator. NOTE: The radio reports the next event after the programmed 15-second timer expires. Any consecutive event occurring within the timer is not reported to avoid multiple reports over the same incident.

  • Page 69: Astro 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (Pop25)

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • If a gun or taser is removed from the holster within the timer duration, the timer stops and switches the sensor to disabled state. A tone sounds and the radio displays Sensor Disable. NOTE: The radio enables the sensor only when all the guns or tasers are placed into the holster.

  • Page 70: Responding To The Notification Of Upgrade

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.20.1 Responding to the Notification of Upgrade When and where to use: If a configuration upgrade is downloaded to your radio, an alert tone sounds and the upgrade is installed at the next radio power up. If a firmware upgrade is downloaded to your radio, an alert tone sounds and the display shows UPGRADE.

  • Page 71: Turning Wi-Fi On Or Off

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.23.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Procedure: • Turning Wi-Fi ® on or off using the preprogrammed button: a. To toggle the Wi-Fi on or off, press the preprogrammed Wi-Fi button. This button must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 72: Utilities

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If the radio is Wi-Fi connected, you see a Wi-Fi signal strength indicator, on the top display. 7.24 Utilities This chapter explains the operations of the utility functions available in your radio. 7.24.1 Using the Flip Display When and where to use: This feature allows you to flip the content of the top display upside down.

  • Page 73: Controlling The Display Backlight

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The display shows LOW PWR and the low power icon or the display shows HIGH PWR and the high power icon. 7.24.4 Controlling the Display Backlight You can enable or disable the radio display backlight as needed, if poor light conditions make the display or keypad difficult to read.

  • Page 74: Using The Time-Out Timer

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.7 Using the Time-Out Timer When and where to use: This feature turns off the transmitter of your radio. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.

  • Page 75: Using The Pl Defeat Feature

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.9 Using the PL Defeat Feature This feature allows you to override any coded squelch programmed to a channel. Your radio also unmutes any digital activity on a digital channel. When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator is displayed.

  • Page 76: Transmit Inhibit

    68012001081-JW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.12 Transmit Inhibit The Transmit Inhibit feature allows you to stop all transmission including voice and data. The radio can receive messages but is not able to reply the acknowledgment request of the received message. This feature is available for APCO 25 Trunking, Type II Trunking, and Conventional operations for all APX radios.

  • Page 77: Chapter 8: Accessories

    68012001081-JW Accessories Chapter 8 Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models, band splits, or both. See the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility. https://www.motorolasolutions.com to know more about the accessories supported by this radio.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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: https://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 80: 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 81: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    68012001081-JW 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 82: Table 4: Vhf Marine Channel List

    68012001081-JW 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 83 68012001081-JW 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 84: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    68012001081-JW 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 85: 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 86: Ii. General Provisions

    68012001081-JW Limited Warranty 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. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S responsibilities regarding the Product.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Viii. For Australia Only

    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 89: 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 90 68012001081-JW 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 91 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 92 68012001081-JW 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 93 68012001081-JW 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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