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Motorola APX E5 User Manual

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APX TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 5500, APX 6500, APX 6500Li, APX 7500, APX 8500
APX MOBILE E5
CONTROL HEAD USER
GUIDE
SEPTEMBER 2021
*MN006147A01*
MN006147A01-AE
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2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved
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  • How do I program my Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?

    Your radio can be programmed in two ways:

    Additionally, Over-the-Air Programming (also known as ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25) allows for over-the-air upgrades of configuration data and firmware.

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  • What should I do if my Motorola APX E5 radio is not working?

    If your Motorola APX E5 radio is not working, consider the following:

    • Power Cycle: If the radio is locked up or the display shows "FAIL 01/09", power cycle the radio.
    • Intermittent Operation: If radio operation is intermittent, check with other users of the system for similar problems; if others experience the same issue, it may indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure.
    • Error Messages: If the display shows "Fail ##/##", "Error ##/##", "Ch mismatch", or "SW/HW MISMATCH", these indicate specific conditions or incompatibilities that may require corrective action, such as updating transceiver software or ensuring compatible control heads are connected.
    • Power Up Issues: If your radio does not power up, or if the display shows "Update failed" during power-up, contact your system administrator.
    • Persistent Issues: If symptoms persist or your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician for service.
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  • What are the key features of the Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?

    The Motorola APX E5 two-way radio offers a variety of features, including:

    • Performance Enhancements: ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data, Dynamic System Resilience, CrossTalk Prevention, Encrypted Integrated Data, SecureNet, Over-the-Air Rekeying, and P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System.
    • Radio Controls: Programmable buttons for shortcuts to radio functions and preset channels/groups.
    • Advanced Call Features: ViQi virtual assistant, Private Call, Selective Call, Phone Call, Talkgroup Call, Call Alert Paging, and Text Messaging Service.
    • Scanning: Scan lists with intelligent priority scan, and options to turn scan on or off.
    • Secure Operations: Encryption management, Radio Lock, and Radio Stun/Kill features.
    • Location Services: GPS/Global Navigation Satellite System with waypoint saving and location format options.
    • Wireless Technology: Mission Critical Wireless Bluetooth® Wireless Technology for connecting to external accessories.
    • Programming: Front Panel Programming (FPP) for customizing parameters and ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25) for over-the-air upgrades.
    • Utilities: Features like selecting power level, radio profiles, controlling display backlight, keypad tones, voice mute, time-out timer, conventional squelch operation, PL Defeat, Digital PTT ID Support, Smart PTT, Transmit Inhibit, Universal Relay Controller, and External Alarms (Horn and Lights).
    • Alerts: Site Selectable Alerts for notifications.
    • Trunking System Controls: Features like Failsoft operation, SmartConnect, SmartZone, Site Trunking, and Trunked Announcement.

    For more information, see pages 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 39, 42, 44, 45, 55, 59, 72, 81, 85, 86, 88, 97, 98, 99, 101, 111, 112, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124 and 128 of the manual.
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  • What programming software is compatible with the Motorola APX E5 radio?

    The Motorola APX E5 radio can be programmed using Customer Programming Software (CPS) when connected to a PC computer. Additionally, configuration data and firmware can be upgraded through Over-the-Air Programming.

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  • Why is my Motorola APX E5 radio not transmitting?

    Your Motorola APX E5 radio might not be transmitting for several reasons:

    • The system is busy: When the PTT button is pressed, it indicates transmission failure because all system radio channels are in use. Release the PTT button and wait for callback.
    • You are out-of-range of the trunked radio system.
    • The selected channel is preprogrammed for clear-only operation in secure mode. The radio will not transmit until you disable the secure mode.
    • Smart PTT is enabled: If this feature is active, you cannot transmit on an active channel.
    • Transmit Inhibit is enabled: This feature stops all transmission, including voice and data.
    • The Time-Out Timer has been activated: This feature turns off the transmitter if you transmit longer than the preset timer setting.

    For more information, see pages 33, 34, 81, 121 and 123 of the manual.
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  • How do I use my Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?

    To use your radio:

    • Turn on the radio by pressing and holding the Power Button.
    • Adjust the Volume by rotating the Volume Knob.
    • Select a Zone or Radio Channel using the radio menu or Mode knob.
    • Receive and respond to radio calls, including talkgroup, private, and telephone calls.
    • Make radio calls by selecting a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup.
    • Utilize advanced features such as ViQi virtual assistant, various call features (selective call, status call, message sending, priority dispatch), scan functions, text messaging, secure operations (encryption, radio lock, stun, kill), GPS/location services, Bluetooth wireless technology, and various utilities.
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  • What is the typical range of the Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?

    The typical range of the Motorola APX E5 two-way radio is not specified. However, its coverage area can be increased by connecting with other radios through a repeater. You can also adjust the transmit power level between low and high power, which affects the transmitting distance.

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  • How do I unlock my Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?
    Your radio may be locked due to a password or a stun command. If the radio is locked by a password, you will need to enter the correct password to unlock it. If you enter three incorrect old passwords, the radio exits the password feature, and you cannot access it again until you turn the radio off and on. If the radio is stunned, a password is required to reactivate it. If your radio is deadlocked, meaning it displayed "Deadlock" after three failed attempts to unlock, you must power off and on the radio before attempting again.
    For more information, see pages 85, 86 and 146 of the manual.
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  • How do I set frequencies on the Motorola APX E5 radio?

    Frequencies on the Motorola APX E5 radio can be set through Front Panel Programming (FPP). This allows you to change channel parameters, including the Rx frequency, which is listed among the editable parameters.


    For more information, see pages 128 and 130 of the manual.
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  • How do I set up channels on my Motorola APX E5 radio?

    Channels on your Motorola APX E5 radio can be set up through Front Panel Programming (FPP). This feature allows you to customize certain channel parameters. You can select a channel within a zone and then change its parameters such as Tx, Rx, PL, DPL, and NAC. Alternatively, channels can be programmed using Customer Programming Software (CPS) with the radio connected to a PC.


    For more information, see pages 128, 129 and 130 of the manual.
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  • How do I reset my Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?

    If your radio is locked up or the display shows "FAIL 01/09", you should power cycle the radio. If this does not resolve the condition, contact a qualified radio technician for service.

    If the display shows "Update done Please reset" or "Update failed Please reset" during power-up, press the Power On/Off Button to reset the radio.

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  • How do I update the firmware on my Motorola APX E5 radio?

    The firmware on your Motorola APX E5 radio can be upgraded over-the-air through ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25). When an upgrade notification is received, the display shows "Upgrade?" and sounds two short, medium-pitched tones. You can then choose to accept, delay, or reject the request. If you accept, the radio will reset to install the upgrade. Do not remove the power cable or power down the radio during this process.

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  • What type of earpiece works with the Motorola APX E5 two-way radio?

    The Motorola APX E5 radio supports Headset (HSP) as a Bluetooth-enabled device for wireless connection.

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  • What kind of headset can I use with the Motorola APX E5 radio?

    You can use a Bluetooth-enabled headset (HSP) with the Motorola APX E5 radio. The radio supports searching for and pairing with other Bluetooth-enabled and discoverable devices.


    For more information, see pages 101 and 103 of the manual.
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  • How do I perform a voice recording on the Motorola APX E5?

    The Motorola APX E5 radio supports saving and playback of recent received calls using the Instant Recall feature. All saved calls are removed upon radio power cycle.

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  • Page 1 APX TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 5500, APX 6500, APX 6500Li, APX 7500, APX 8500 APX MOBILE E5 CONTROL HEAD USER GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2021 *MN006147A01* MN006147A01-AE © 2021 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

    MN006147A01-AE Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices............2 List of Figures......................11 List of Tables......................12 Software Version.......................13 Chapter 1: Read Me First..................14 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual....................14 1.2 Radio Care..........................14 1.2.1 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio.............15 1.3 Additional Performance Enhancement..................
  • Page 4 MN006147A01-AE Contents 4.7 Alert Tones ........................... 33 Chapter 5: General Radio Operation..............35 5.1 Selecting a Zone........................35 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel....................35 5.3 Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button............35 5.4 Mode Select Feature......................36 5.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey............. 36 5.4.2 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button...............
  • Page 5 MN006147A01-AE Contents 6.2.8.3 Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic Zone...........49 6.3 Multiple Control Head Features..................... 49 6.3.1 Setting the ID of the Initial Control Head..............49 6.3.2 All Active Mode......................50 6.3.3 Activating and Deactivating Intercom in All Active Mode......... 50 6.3.4 One Active Mode.....................
  • Page 6 MN006147A01-AE Contents 6.11 Quick Call II......................... 63 6.11.1 Initiating Quick Call II Transmissions..............63 6.12 Emergency Operation......................64 6.12.1 Special Considerations for Emergency Operation..........64 6.12.2 Emergency Keep-Alive..................64 6.12.3 Exiting Emergency Operation................65 6.12.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only)..........65 6.12.5 Sending an Emergency Alarm................
  • Page 7 MN006147A01-AE Contents 6.15.4.13 Deleting All Text Messages..............80 6.16 Secure Operations.......................80 6.16.1 Enabling Secure Transmission................80 6.16.2 Accessing the Secure Feature................81 6.16.3 Managing Encryption..................... 81 6.16.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys................. 81 6.16.3.2 Multikey Feature..................81 6.16.3.3 Selecting Encryption Keys............... 82 6.16.3.4 Selecting Keysets..................82 6.16.3.5 Erasing Encryption Keys................
  • Page 8 ® Wireless Technology..........101 6.24.1 Turning On Bluetooth ..................101 6.24.2 Turning Off the Bluetooth..................102 6.24.3 Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature..102 6.24.4 Standard Pairing Feature..................103 6.24.4.1 Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth Device..........104 6.24.4.2 Turning On Bluetooth Visibility............... 104 6.24.4.3 Receiving Pairing Request from other Devices........105...
  • Page 9 MN006147A01-AE Contents 6.25.1 Responding to the Notification of Upgrade............111 6.26 Voice Announcement ......................111 6.27 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking)..............112 6.27.1 Sending SSA Notification to Single Site...............112 6.27.2 Sending SSA Notification to Single Site by Manual Entry........113 6.27.3 Sending SSA Notification to All Sites..............113 6.27.4 Sending SSA Notification to All Available Sites...........
  • Page 10 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies......140 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources............140 Limited Warranty.....................141 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS........... 141 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........141 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:..................... 142 III.

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    MN006147A01-AE List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: APX E5 Control Head Home Screen with Channel Color Backlight Feature ......32...

  • Page 12: List Of Tables

    MN006147A01-AE List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Text Entry Modes ........................22 Table 2: Keypad Characters ........................22 Table 3: LED Indications ........................27 Table 4: TMS Status Icons ........................30 Table 5: Call Type Icons ........................31 Table 6: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries ....................42 Table 7: Emergency Operation Scenarios .....................64 Table 8: Parameter Editing Keys ......................130 Table 9: VHF Marine Channel List ......................

  • Page 13: Software Version

    MN006147A01-AE Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R25.00.00 or later. Accessing the Radio Information to determine the software version of your radio. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    MN006147A01-AE 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 15: Cleaning The External Surface Of The Radio

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 1: Read Me First 1.2.1 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio Prerequisites: CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio housing. Do not submerge the radio in detergent solution. Procedure: 1 Combine 1 teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to 1 gallon of water (0.5% solution).

  • Page 16: Securenet

    1.3.7 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 17: What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 1: Read Me First • Priority Operation. Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported using conventional channels. A maximum of four talkgroups can be supported when Vote Scan channels are being used. Smart PTT is supported with this enhancement as Smart PTT prevents you from transmitting while other users are on the channel.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio For Use

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio for Use Chapter 2 Preparing Your Radio for Use This section provides simple instructions to prepare your radio for use. Turning On the Radio Procedure: 1 Press and hold the Power Button to power on the radio. After a short time, the red, yellow, and green LEDs light up.

  • Page 19: Validating Compatibility During Power Up

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio for Use Validating Compatibility During Power Up The radio validates and updates the software and hardware of your control head(s) during power-up. During validation, the display shows Maintenance Mode Remote Device promptly followed by other maintenance statuses.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Radio Controls

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. E5 Control Head and Microphone Zone 1 Channel 1 Call RSSI Zone Chan Scan NOTE: The microphone is not part of the radio. It is an optional accessory. Number Description Power Button...

  • Page 21: Keypad

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls Number Description † 4-Way Navigation Buttons Use these buttons for list scrolling and navigating around the menu hierarchy. † Menu Select Buttons Press to enter the menu corresponding to the button. † P Button Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or disable a feature.

  • Page 22: Table 1: Text Entry Modes

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls Your radio uses icons to indicate the selected text entry mode. Refer to the following table for the supported modes. Table 1: Text Entry Modes Icon Description Text entry is in hexadecimal mode. Text entry is in numeric mode. The first character of the text entry is capitalized.

  • Page 23: Programmable Features

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls Mode Output 6 key Numeric Uppercase M N O Lowercase m n o 7 key Numeric Uppercase P Q R S Lowercase p q r s 8 key Numeric Uppercase T U V Lowercase t u v 9 key Numeric Uppercase...
  • Page 24 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls Dynamic ID (Conventional Only) Allows you to edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio. NOTE: • If the Dynamic ID menu key is not pre-programmed in the radio, use dongle to display the menu key.
  • Page 25 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls Remote Monitor Enables the system administrator to remotely command a targeted radio. Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only) Allows you to manually send a repeater access codeword. 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.

  • Page 26: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 3: Radio Controls 3.3.2 Assignable Settings or Utility Functions Short Press changes the display brightness, while Long Press toggle between day/night mode. Front/Rear Toggles between one of the two control heads. Horns/Lights Toggles the horns and lights feature on and off. Low Power Toggles the transmit power level between high and low.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Status Indicators

    MN006147A01-AE Status Indicators Chapter 4 Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. LED Indications The Status LED shows the operational status of your radio. Table 3: LED Indications Indication Status Solid red Radio is transmitting. Double blinking red Radio is transmitting an emergency alarm or call.
  • Page 28 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description The number of bars displayed represents the received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the icon, the stronger the signal. The radio has roamed to and is currently registered to a foreign system.
  • Page 29 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description AES secure operation. Clear operation. Blinking Receiving an encrypted voice call. Feature is enabled and GPS signal is available. Blinking Feature is enabled, but no GPS signal is available. User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) User is associated with the radio.

  • Page 30: Tms Status Icons

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description Indicating ARS user logged in successfully with LTE system. The radio is receiving LTE signal with ARS user logged in. The radio is transmitting LTE signal with ARS user logged in. The radio is receiving and transmitting LTE signal with ARS user logged in.

  • Page 31: Call Type Icons

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description Toggle on the “Priority” feature before sending the message. Compose a message with a priority status and a request for a reply. Indicates the index of the current message that you are view- ing.

  • Page 32: Channel Color Backlight

    Customer Programming Software (CPS) configuration of your radio. NOTE: Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. Figure 1: APX E5 Control Head Home Screen with Channel Color Backlight Feature Zone 1 Channel 1...

  • Page 33: Alert Tones

    MN006147A01-AE 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 When Two high- Private Conversation When a Private Call is received.
  • Page 34 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name When Out-of-Range When the PTT button is pressed, this tone indicates that the radio is not in the range of the trunked radio system. Illegal Mode When you have entered Illegal Mode When you have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you are attempting something which is not permitted.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation

    MN006147A01-AE 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. Do one of the following to select a radio channel.

  • Page 36: Mode Select Feature

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 5: General Radio Operation • or to ChSr and press the Menu Select button directly below ChSr. A blinking cursor appears on the Channel Search screen. 2 Use the keypad to type or edit your channel name. 3 To initiate searching, press the Menu Select button directly below ChSr once the entry is done. To exit this procedure, press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl .

  • Page 37: Receiving And Responding To A Radio Call

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 2 Press and hold the button you desire to program. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved. NOTE: Short press of the programmed button changes your current transmission to the zone and channel programmed in this button.

  • Page 38: Receiving And Responding To A Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. 3 Press to hang up and return to the Home screen. NOTE: If you press the PTT button before pressing the Menu Select button directly below Resp, your conversation is broadcasted to all members of the talkgroup.

  • Page 39: Making A Private Call (Trunking Only)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 5: General Radio Operation • For Trunking system, the LED lights up solid red. 4 Speak clearly into the microphone. 5 Release the PTT button to listen. 5.6.2 Making a Private Call (Trunking Only) When and where to use:This feature allows you to send an individual Call Alert or page if there is no answer from the target radio.

  • Page 40: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 2 To select the required ID, perform one of the following actions: • Press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts to scroll through and select the required • Press the Menu Select button directly below List to go to the first number of the call list. •...

  • Page 41: Monitoring Conventional Mode

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 5: General Radio Operation b. Press the PTT button. c. If you hear two, short, high-pitched tones, or if you hear no tone and the indicator lights steadily, then proceed with your message. d. Release the PTT button to receive transmission. If you are not in the range of the system, you may hear a continuous low-pitched tone and the display shows OUT OF RANGE.

  • Page 42: Chapter 6: Advanced Features

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Chapter 6 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 43: Using Viqi Virtual Partner

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Query Examples "Can I get my exact location?" "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.

  • Page 44: Selective Call (Astro Conventional Only)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.2.2 Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only) A Selective Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio with privacy. 6.2.2.1 Receiving a Selective Call When and where to use:When you receive a Selective Call, you hear two alert tones and the yellow LED illuminates while the green LED blinks.

  • Page 45: Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Only)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.2.3 Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel. NOTE: Encryption keys are associated to talkgroups. When talkgroups are associated, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup.

  • Page 46: Sending A Message

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features If no acknowledgment is received, you hear a low-pitched tone and the display shows No acknowledge. 4 Press to return to the Home screen. No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Call is selected. If the radio detects no Status Call activity for 6 seconds, an alert tone sounds until you press or the PTT button.

  • Page 47: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 2 Before the Priority Dispatch Time Out Timer expires, press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The display shows the Priority Talkgroup alias. 3 Release the PTT button to listen. The radio exits Priority Dispatch mode, returns to its original talkgroup, and displays the home channel alias.

  • Page 48: Dynamic Zone Programming

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you hear a low- pitched alert tone and the display shows No acknowledge. Try again or press to cancel and return to the Home screen. 6.2.8 Dynamic Zone Programming Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP) provides one or more Dynamic Zones to store frequently used...

  • Page 49: Deleting A Channel In The Dynamic Zone

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features to the required channel. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows Channel updated. 6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Exit to return to Home screen. 6.2.8.3 Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic Zone Prerequisites:To perform this operation, the radio must be in the Dynamic Zone.

  • Page 50: All Active Mode

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 3 While continuing to depress these two buttons, press the Power button to power on the radio and the control head. The radio and the control head powers on into FPP mode. The display shows the ID number of the control head.

  • Page 51: Remote Monitor

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features ZONE CHAN REMOTE Item Description Transceiver Active Radio Non-Active Radio You can change the command between the two control heads by pressing the Menu Select button directly below F/R, or the Menu Select button on the keypad microphone. Remote Monitor This feature allows the system administrator to turn on the microphone of a targeted radio with a subscriber alias or ID.

  • Page 52: Making A Private Call From Contacts

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • WACN ID (ASTRO 25 Trunking IDs only) • System ID NOTE: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to add, edit, or delete the contact entries. Your radio also supports a maximum of 50 call lists. Each list can store up to 100 IDs. NOTE: Your radio is preprogrammed with a few contacts per Call Lists.

  • Page 53: Deleting A Contact Entry

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features to [Add Number] and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows Type 1 <Default Type>. 6 Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit . to the required channel and press the Menu Select button directly below OK. to Number 1 and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit .

  • Page 54: Methods Of Contact Editing In A Call List

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • until the display shows <Entry> and its associated number and press the Menu Select button directly below Rplc to replace the existing entry. The display shows <Entry> added, confirming the addition of the contact to the list. The radio returns to the main display of Contacts.

  • Page 55: Editing A Call Type

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.5.5.3 Editing a Call Type Procedure: or to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts . The entries are alphabetically sorted. to the entry you want to edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . to Edit and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

  • Page 56: Editing The Scan List

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.6.3 Editing the Scan List When and where to use:This feature allows you to change scan list members and priorities. Procedure: or to ScnL and press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL . The display shows the lists that can be changed. to the entry you want to edit.

  • Page 57: Scan

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel one or more times to change the priority status of the current displayed channel. • Press the Select button one or more times to toggle between different status of the Scan List status icon of the current displayed channel.

  • Page 58: Deleting A Nuisance Channel

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.7.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel When and where to use: If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list. This capability does not apply to priority channels or the designated transmit channel. Procedure: When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, or to Nuis and press the Menu Select button directly below Nuis.

  • Page 59: Using The Hang Up Box (Hub)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.7.7 Using the Hang Up Box (HUB) Procedure: 1 To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB). You are allowed to use the control head while scan is suspended. However, Priority Member scanning is not suspended.

  • Page 60: Recent Calls

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features a. Press the preprogrammed Call Alert Paging button to send a page to the preprogrammed The display shows Paging...<Number> or <Alias>. If the call alert page is sent successfully, you hear four high-pitched tones and the display shows Ack received.

  • Page 61: Viewing Recent Calls

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Selective Call • Private Call • Phone Call (Outgoing Only) • Emergency Call (Incoming Only) NOTE: The Log Dispatch Calls Enable field need to be enabled in CPS for your radio to log the dispatch call.

  • Page 62: In-Call User Alert

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features g. To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Exit. Recent calls are lost after radio power cycle if the calls are not saved. • Playback the saved calls using the radio menu: a.

  • Page 63: Enabling And Disabling In-Call User Alert

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features enabled channel, the Voice Mute button-press or the Voice Mute menu-selection allows the radio-user to toggle on and off Voice Mute functionality. 6.10.1 Enabling and Disabling In-Call User Alert This feature allows you to mute the voice transmission of the current zone and channel. Prerequisites:Make sure you are in Home mode where the default zone and mode are being displayed.

  • Page 64: Emergency Operation

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.12 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 • Emergency Call •...

  • Page 65: Exiting Emergency Operation

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.12.3 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. Procedure: To exit Emergency operation, press and hold the programmed Emergency button. 6.12.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios.

  • Page 66: Sending An Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.12.6 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: • The display shows EMERGENCY and the current zone or channel.

  • Page 67: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.12.8 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. If the radio has both emergency call and alarm features enabled, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged.

  • Page 68: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Turning off the radio also cancels the emergency state. 6.12.10 Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm When and where to use:This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm to the system without triggering any audio or visual indicators. This activated microphone state is also known as “hot mic”.

  • Page 69: Exiting Impact Detected Condition

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Impact Detected condition continues for the time duration defined in the Post-Alert Timer field. When the timer expires, radio enters into Emergency mode. Radio displays EMERGENCY on the screen. • Radio enters Emergency mode immediately and displays EMERGENCY on the screen. NOTE: If the radio is programmed with Silent Emergency, the radio inhibits the alert tone and visual alert associated with the emergency feature.

  • Page 70: Selecting Or Changing The Ars Mode

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.14.1 Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode When and where to use: The following methods are options on how to select or change the ARS Mode. The result of all the methods is the same. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.

  • Page 71: User Login Feature

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.14.2 User Login Feature This feature allows you to take on a friendly username for (Example: Text Messaging Service). You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message.

  • Page 72: Logging Out

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • If the user name is invalid, login fails and the user login failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display also shows Login failed. • If the PIN is invalid, login fails and the user login failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display also shows Login failed.

  • Page 73: Composing And Sending A New Text Message

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Press the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the TMS feature screen. • Press and hold the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the Inbox. •...

  • Page 74: Sending A Quick Text Message

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.15.3 Sending a Quick Text Message When and where to use: Quick Text messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently. Each Quick Text message has a maximum length of 50 characters. Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 75: Priority Status And Request Reply Of A New Text Message

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.15.4 Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message Before sending your message, you can add a priority status or a request reply to your message. 6.15.4.1 Appending a Priority Status to a Text Message Prerequisites:Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

  • Page 76: Appending A Priority Status And A Reply Request To A Text Message

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . to No Req Reply and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to remove the priority status from the message. The display shows the normal message icon on the label bar. 6.15.4.5 Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message Prerequisites:Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.

  • Page 77: Viewing A Text Message From The Inbox

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features When the new message icon appears and the display shows momentary New msg, press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the Inbox. The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the sender of the latest received message on top. 6.15.4.8 Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox When and where to use:The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages.

  • Page 78: Accessing The Drafts Folder

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • to Quick Text and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel for a predefined message. to List and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel for a predefined message. • to scroll through the list of predefined messages and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to select the required message.
  • Page 79 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.15.4.11.1 Viewing a Sent Text Message Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • Press the preprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button to access the TMS feature screen. • to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.

  • Page 80: Deleting A Text Message

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.15.4.12 Deleting a Text Message Procedure: 1 From the Inbox, Draft, or Sent screen, to scroll through the messages. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Del to delete the current message. 6.15.4.13 Deleting All Text Messages Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 81: Accessing The Secure Feature

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 3 Press PTT button to transmit. NOTE: If the selected channel is preprogrammed for clear-only operation – when you press the PTT button, an invalid mode tone sounds and the display shows Clear TX only. The radio does not transmit until you disable the secure mode.

  • Page 82: Selecting Encryption Keys

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features There are two types of encryption keys: Conventional Multikey The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through 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. Trunked Multikey If both conventional and trunked applications are applied, strap the encryption keys for trunking on a per-talkgroup, or announcement-group basis.

  • Page 83: Erasing Encryption Keys

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to save the newly selected keyset. The radio exits keyset selection and returns to the Home screen. NOTE: Press , the PTT button, or the Exit menu selection to exit this menu at any time without changing the keyset selection.

  • Page 84: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)

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

  • Page 85: Radio Lock

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.17 Radio Lock This feature requires you to enter a password to unlock the radio when it powers on. The default password is 0123456789. Your service provider determines the following requirements: • Number of characters for a password (maximum 10 characters) •...

  • Page 86: Changing The Tactical Inhibit Password

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 10 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK . The password is updated. If the two passwords do not match, repeat step 5 through step NOTE: If you enter three incorrect old passwords, the radio exits the password feature. You cannot access this feature again until you turn the radio off and on.

  • Page 87: Using Radio Stun

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.18.1.1 Using Radio Stun Procedure: or to Stun. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below . The display shows Enter Password. 3 Use the keypad to enter your Tactical Inhibit Encode Password. 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK . The display shows radio Contact IDs.

  • Page 88: Using Direct Kill To Kill Your Own Radio

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK . The display shows the radio Contact IDs. 5 Perform one of the following actions: • to the required ID. • Press the Menu Select button directly below LNum to go to the last number dialed. •...

  • Page 89: Gps Performance Enhancement

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.20.1 GPS Performance Enhancement Sometimes, the GPS feature may be unable to complete a location calculation successfully. You then see a message indicating that your radio cannot connect to enough visible satellites. To maximize the ability of your radio to determine a fix, take note of the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 90: Accessing The Outdoor Location Feature

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • MGRS NOTE: When you send your location to another radio, the receiving radio displays the location in its selected format. 6.20.4 Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature When and where to use: NOTE: An ON radio menu may be present on the Location menu screen if it is preprogrammed by the dealer or system administrator.

  • Page 91: Saving A Waypoint

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Loc. The display shows Previous loc <Latitude>. to check the time and date of the last successful location fix. 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . or to Turn Off GPS (if preprogrammed).

  • Page 92: Editing The Alias Of A Waypoint

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows a list of waypoints. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • to scroll through the list. • to select a waypoint to view the location information in full. 4 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.

  • Page 93: Deleting A Single Saved Waypoint

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows a list of waypoints. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • to [Home] and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. •...

  • Page 94: Deleting All Saved Waypoints

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 4 The display shows <Waypoint name> Confirm del?. 5 Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes to delete the waypoint or press the Menu Select button directly below No to return to the Waypoints main screen. The display shows <Waypoint name>deleted .

  • Page 95: Peer-Location On The Display (Astro Conventional)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features If there is a solid location signal during Emergency operation, the current location and the location information received is saved as Emergency and Last Known Location respectively. 6.20.15 Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional) This feature is only available for radio-to-radio voice transmissions, dispatch call and selective call. Both the transmitting radio and receiving radio must be configured to enable them to send and receive the GPS coordinates.

  • Page 96: Mission Critical Geofence

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features When and where to use:When the radio enters a Geofence area, the radio immediately sends a message ACK back to the system. The radio searches the current zone for the channel with same talkgroup assigned as the Dynamic Talkgroup and also with same system ID of current trunk system.

  • Page 97: Exiting Mission Critical Geofence

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: 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 98: 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...

  • Page 99: Viewing The Current Site

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features You can toggle the lock state between locked and unlocked by pressing the preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock button. Follow the procedure to lock and unlock a site using the radio menu. Procedure: or to Site. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Site. 3 Perform one of the following actions: •...

  • Page 100: Initiating An Announcement

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Non-Ruthless Preemption When a non-ruthless preemption announcement is initiated, the initiating unit receives a telephone- type busy tone, followed by a callback when all associated talkgroup conversations end. 6.22.9.1 Initiating an Announcement Prerequisites:Ensure your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls. Procedure: 1 Turn the Mode Knob to locate the announcement-group mode.

  • Page 101: Using Emergency Power Up

    ® 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 102: Turning Off The Bluetooth

    You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. For Bluetooth devices, the display shows BT. For Wireless-Pair devices, the display shows WP. 6.24.3 Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature Prerequisites: Ensure that Bluetooth feature of your radio is on and the Bluetooth tones are enabled.

  • Page 103: Standard Pairing Feature

    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. 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 104: Searching And Pairing The Bluetooth Device

    The radio starts pairing to the device. For Bluetooth devices, the display shows BT. For Wireless-Pair devices, the display shows WP. Postrequisites:To continue with Bluetooth pairing, see Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature on page 102. 6.24.4.2 Turning On Bluetooth Visibility When and where to use:Turning Bluetooth visibility on enables other Bluetooth devices to search for your radio.

  • Page 105: Receiving Pairing Request From Other Devices

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Turn on Bluetooth visibility using the preprogrammed button. a. Press the preprogrammed button to enable the Bluetooth visibility feature. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. The display shows momentary Visible to all. Visibility mode is enabled. When the timer expires, the display shows momentary Visibility failed.

  • Page 106: Pin Authentication In Pairing

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.24.5 PIN Authentication in Pairing This feature allows your radio to verify the correct device to pair with using PIN authentication. NOTE: The PIN authentication method is only applicable for Bluetooth version 2.1 and above. 6.24.5.1 Pairing the Authentication PIN when Receiving a Pairing Request Procedure:...

  • Page 107: Pairing The Authentication Pin With The Generated Numeric Pin

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.24.5.2 Pairing the Authentication PIN with the Generated Numeric PIN Prerequisites:Follow the procedure in Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth Device on page 104 search for available Bluetooth devices. Start pairing with the Authentication PIN by following the steps described next.

  • Page 108: Turning Off The Bluetooth Audio

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features a. To route the audio routing from the radio to the headset, press the preprogrammed Bluetooth Audio Reroute button. You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. The display shows BT on. BT audio routing can be configured in CPS to route the audio to RSM or radio's internal speaker. The audio routes to the radio's speaker if RSM is not connected.

  • Page 109: Viewing And Clearing The Bluetooth Device Information

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Your radio can control the volume of MCW, OCW, and other Bluetooth enabled audio devices that are capable of remote volume control. Procedure: Adjust volume up/down on the Bluetooth audio device. The radio display shows Volume XX, and you hear a short, medium-pitched tone. For Bluetooth devices, the display shows BT.

  • Page 110: Clearing All Bluetooth Devices Information

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.24.10 Clearing All Bluetooth Devices Information When and where to use:Do one of the following to clear all Bluetooth devices information. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions. Procedure: •...

  • Page 111: Astro 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (Pop25)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok to save the new Friendly Name and return to the Bluetooth feature screen. • Press the Menu Select button directly below Cncl to return to the Bluetooth feature screen. For Bluetooth devices, the display shows BT.

  • Page 112: Site Selectable Alerts (Astro 25 Trunking)

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 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. 6.27 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lighting indicator with audio alert.

  • Page 113: Sending Ssa Notification To Single Site By Manual Entry

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.27.2 Sending SSA Notification to Single Site by Manual Entry Procedure: or to SSA. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA. The display shows the Site Alert screen. to Start Alert and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows the Select Site screen.

  • Page 114: Sending Ssa Notification To All Available Sites

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features to select the desired <Alert Alias> and press the Menu Select button directly below Send. The display shows Sending req. If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Req failed.

  • Page 115: Stopping Ssa Notification Of A Single Site By Manual Entry

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features to Stop Alert and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows the Select Site screen. to select the desired Site Alias and press the Menu Select button directly below Send. The display shows Sending req. If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Req failed.

  • Page 116: Stopping Ssa Notification Of All Sites

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.27.7 Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites Procedure: or to SSA. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA. The display shows the Site Alert screen. to Stop Alert and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows the Select Site screen.

  • Page 117: Low Voltage Threshold Warning

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Whenever the radio goes off-hook, it changes to a preprogrammed zone channel assigned for off-hook state. While in off-hook state, you can change the mode manually. When you return the radio to on-hook state, it reverts to its previous channel zone before the radio goes off-hook. NOTE: If the radio is operating on Tone Private Line (PL) Defeat or Suspend Scan operations during on-hook state, the radio is converted to work in a new channel and the Channel Change on Off-Hook feature is suspended until these conditions end.

  • Page 118: Selecting Wifi Network

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 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. • Turning Wi-Fi on or off using the radio menu button: or to WiFi and press the Menu Select button directly below WiFi.

  • Page 119: Utilities

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features No Service No available networks or connection with one of the networks failed. If the radio is Wi-Fi connected, you see a Wi-Fi signal strength indicator, on the display.In addition, the WiFi menu shows Connected under the connection Status heading, what network you are connected to under the Network heading, and the signal strength to that network under the Sig Strength heading.

  • Page 120: Controlling The Display Backlight

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Do one of the following to select a radio profile. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions. Procedure: • Selecting a radio profile using the preprogrammed Profile button: a.

  • Page 121: Turning Voice Mute On Or Off

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.31.5 Turning Voice Mute On or Off This feature allows you to mute the voice transmission of the current zone and channel. When and where to use: Procedure: • Turning Voice Mute off or on using the preprogrammed Voice Mute button: a.

  • Page 122: Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Option Result Tone Private Line or Digital Private-Line The radio responds only to your messages. Digital Options One or more of the following options may be preprogrammed in your radio. Contact your system administrator for more information. Option Result Digital Carrier-Operated Squelch...

  • Page 123: Digital Ptt Id Support

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.31.9 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 124: Disabling Transmit Inhibition

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features • Turn off the ignition through Ignition Sense Line. The display shows Tx inhibit on. You hear a sequence of short, low-high tones to indicate that transmission is inhibited. Pressing PTT triggers the radio sounds a constant short, low-pitched tone (reject tone). NOTE: The status of the Transmit Inhibit does not change after the radio powers up.

  • Page 125: Using Non-Permanent Horn And Lights

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.31.13.1 Using Non-Permanent Horn and Lights Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below H/L momentarily. The last selected alarm(s) are enabled, and the display shows the enabled alarm(s) alternating with the selected mode, until it is turned off. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below H/L momentarily to turn off the alarm(s).

  • Page 126: Turning Off Non-Rearmable External Alarms

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician. 6.31.13.5 Turning Off Non-Rearmable External Alarms Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • Press the Menu Select button directly below Call, Page or Phon to turn off the external alarm(s) and access that feature.

  • Page 127: Action Consolidation Mode

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features a. Press the preprogrammed Gun Lock Button. All the Gun Locks open concurrently. b. Place or remove your guns from the Gun Locks in the sequence from Gun Lock 1 to Gun Lock 3. The locks close when the timer for each lock expires. The locks are arranged in the sequence from Gun Lock 1 to Gun Lock 3.

  • Page 128: Deactivating The Action Consolidation Activities

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.31.15.2 Deactivating the Action Consolidation Activities When and where to use:When the radio is running activities of the Action Consolidation, the following interruptions shall end the Action Consolidation activities. Procedure: • Press The display shows Action Consolidation Canceled. The radio ends the transmission and reverts to Home mode.

  • Page 129: Changing Password (Optional)

    The radio displays Radio Param and Zn/Ch Param. 6.31.16.2 Changing Password (Optional) Radios from the Motorola Solutions factory are provisioned with a blank password. Prerequisites:To access the protected channels, press OK when the Enter Old password: prompt to change the password Procedure: 1 Press EDIT.

  • Page 130: Changing A Channel Parameter

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features 6.31.16.4 Changing a Channel Parameter Procedure: 1 Press or to FPP and press the Menu Select button directly below FPP. The radio displays the Enter password screen 2 Enter the password and press the Menu Select button directly below Ok. to scroll through the various information.
  • Page 131 MN006147A01-AE Chapter 6: Advanced Features Parameter Editing Keys Value Use keypad to enter hexadecimal numbers: • Plus, multiple press 2 to scroll through A, B, C, 2. • Plus, multiple press 3 to scroll through D, E, F, 3. Rx Type Perform one of the following: ANALOG/ DIGITAL/...

  • Page 132: Chapter 7: Accessories

    MN006147A01-AE Chapter 7: Accessories Chapter 7 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.

  • Page 133: 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 134: Important Safety Information

    For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas and other accessories, visit: http://www.motorolasolutions.com Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void your authority to operate this device. 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 135: 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 136 MN006147A01-AE Legal and Compliance Statements 4 Mail your completed application along with your cheque or money order to the closest Industry Canada District office.

  • Page 137: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    MN006147A01-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 138: Table 9: Vhf Marine Channel List

    MN006147A01-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 139 MN006147A01-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 140: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    MN006147A01-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 141: 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 142: Ii. General Provisions

    MN006147A01-AE 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 143: 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 144: 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 for current warranty terms.

  • Page 145: Glossary

    ASTRO 25 Motorola Solutions standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO conventional Motorola Solutions standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications. Autoscan A feature that allows the radio to automatically scan the members of a scan list. AUX CH Auxiliary Control Head.
  • Page 146 MN006147A01-AE Glossary CHIB Control Head Interface Board. 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. Frequencies are shared with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communications channels.
  • Page 147 An electronic device that lights up when current is passed through it. MCHB Millennium Control Head Board. Motorola Solutions Digital Communications. Menu Entry A software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the display. Selection of a feature is controlled by the programming of the buttons on the side of the radio.
  • Page 148 MN006147A01-AE Glossary 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. Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio. Personal Identification Number. Preprogrammed A software feature that has been activated by a qualified radio technician. Private (Conversation) Call A feature that lets you have a private conversation with another radio user in the group.
  • Page 149 MN006147A01-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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