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APX TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 6000XE Model 2.5
User Guide
APRIL 2023
*68012003048*
68012003048-GW
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2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 APX TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 6000XE Model 2.5 User Guide APRIL 2023 *68012003048* 68012003048-GW © 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

    68012003048-GW Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices............2 List of Tables......................11 Software Version.......................12 Chapter 1: Read Me First..................13 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual....................13 1.2 Radio Care..........................13 1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio....................15 1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio.............15 1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair..................
  • Page 4 68012003048-GW Contents 4.8 Phone Call Displays and Alerts..................... 35 4.9 Display Color Change On Channel..................36 Chapter 5: General Radio Operation..............37 5.1 Selecting a Zone........................37 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel....................37 5.3 Mode Select Feature......................38 5.3.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey............. 38 5.3.2 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button...............
  • Page 5 68012003048-GW Contents 7.2.3 Sending a Status Call....................50 7.2.4 Making Priority Dispatch Calls................. 50 7.2.5 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ..............51 7.2.5.1 Classification of Regrouped Radios............51 7.2.5.2 Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)..........51 7.2.6 Dynamic Zone Programming................... 52 7.2.6.1 Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Channel......52 7.2.6.2 Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from List Selection......
  • Page 6 68012003048-GW Contents 7.11.1 Special Considerations for Emergency Operation..........65 7.11.2 Emergency Keep-Alive..................65 7.11.3 Exiting Emergency Operation................66 7.11.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only)..........66 7.11.5 Remote Emergency....................66 7.11.5.1 Sending Remote Emergency to Specific Users........66 7.11.5.2 Manually Refreshing the Remote Emergency List........67 7.11.5.3 Receiving Remote Emergency..............67 7.11.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm................
  • Page 7 68012003048-GW Contents 7.17.2.4 Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message........79 7.17.2.5 Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message..79 7.17.2.6 Removing a Priority Status and a Reply Request from a Text Message......................79 7.17.2.7 Receiving a Text Message...............80 7.17.2.8 Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox..........
  • Page 8 68012003048-GW Contents 7.21.10 Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint......95 7.21.11 Location Feature in Emergency Mode..............95 7.21.12 Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional)......... 96 7.22 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking)..............96 7.22.1 Entering the Geofence Area.................. 96 7.22.2 Mission Critical Geofence..................
  • Page 9 68012003048-GW Contents 7.27.5 Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites..............110 7.27.6 Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites..........111 7.28 Wi-Fi..........................111 7.28.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off..................111 7.28.2 Selecting WiFi Network..................112 7.28.3 Checking the Wi-Fi Configuration and Status of the Radio........112 7.29 Utilities..........................
  • Page 10 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies......134 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources............134 Limited Warranty.....................135 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS........... 135 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........135 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:..................... 136 III.

  • Page 11: List Of Tables

    68012003048-GW List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: LED Indications........................27 Table 2: TMS Status Icons........................31 Table 3: Call Type Icons.........................32 Table 4: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries..................... 47 Table 5: Emergency Operation Scenarios....................65 Table 6: Parameter Editing Keys......................125 Table 7: VHF Marine Channel List.......................

  • Page 12: Software Version

    68012003048-GW Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R30.00.00 or later. Accessing the Radio Information on page 121 to determine the software version of your radio. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    68012003048-GW 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 14 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 15: Cleaning Your Radio

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

  • Page 16: What Your Dealer Or System Administrator Can Tell You

    68012003048-GW Chapter 1 : Read Me First What Your Dealer or System Administrator Can Tell You If the radio is to be operated in extreme temperatures (less than -30 °C or more than +60 °C), check with your system administrator for the correct radio settings. You can consult your dealer or system administrator about the following: •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Attaching The Antenna

    68012003048-GW 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 19: Adjusting The Volume

    68012003048-GW Chapter 2 : Getting Started • 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. • If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).

  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Radio Controls

    68012003048-GW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls Antenna 16-Position Select Knob This knob is usually programmed for channel selection.
  • Page 21 68012003048-GW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Top (Orange) Button This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button. Microphone Accessory Connector Home Button Press to return to the Home screen. 4-Way Navigation Buttons Use these buttons for list scrolling and navigating around the menu hierarchy. Battery Latch Keypad Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters for dialing, contact entries, and text...

  • Page 22: Programmable Features

    68012003048-GW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls LED Indicator Programmable Features Your system administrator can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or preset channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press. Some functions can also be programmed to the radio switches. 3.2.1 Assignable Radio Functions Bluetooth On/Off...
  • Page 23 68012003048-GW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Location Displays the current location (latitude, longitude, time, and date), and also the distance and bearing to another location, or toggles GPS/Location between on and off. Fall Alert Clear Allows you to clear the Fall Alert mode alarm and exit Fall Alert feature. Message Allows you to access the message list.

  • Page 24: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    68012003048-GW Chapter 3 : Radio Controls Secure Transmission Select Toggles secure transmission between on and off. Selective Call (Conventional Only) Calls an assigned radio. Site Display/Search (Trunking Only) Short press – Displays the current site ID and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value. Long press –...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Status Indicators

    68012003048-GW 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 26: Accessing The Battery Info Screen

    68012003048-GW 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 Accessing the Battery Info screen This feature displays the current capacity and charges cycles of your battery when an IMPRES battery is powering your radio.

  • Page 27: Led Indications

    68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators This feature is enabled through CPS configuration. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. LED Indications The LED indications represent the operational status of your radio. A qualified technician can permanently disable the LED indication by programming it. Table 1: LED Indications Indication Status...
  • Page 28 68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Top Display: The radio received an Individual Call. For IMPRES battery operation only – the icon shown indicates the charge remaining in the battery. For all battery operation – the icon blinks when the battery is low. Top Display: The number of bars represents the received signal strength of the current site in trunking mode.
  • Page 29 68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Blinking dot The radio detects activity on the designated Priority-One channel. Top Display: Steady dot The radio detects activity on the designated Priority-Two channel. Top Display: On steady The radio is in View mode Blinking The radio is in Program mode.
  • Page 30 68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description Blinking Receiving an encrypted voice call. The radio is operating in an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) secure channel. The AES operation is cleared. Blinking The radio is receiving an AES-encrypted voice call. The Global Position System (GPS) feature is enabled, and the signal is available.

  • Page 31: Tms Status Icons

    68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description The radio is receiving and transmitting the broadband signal. The ARS user logged on successfully with the broadband system. The radio is receiving a broadband signal with the ARS user logged on. The radio is transmitting a broadband signal with the ARS user logged on.

  • Page 32: Call Type Icons

    68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators Icon Description The Priority feature is toggled on before the message is sent. The message is urgent and requires a reply. The index of the current message that you are viewing. Call Type Icons This feature only supports Model 3.5 and Model 2.5.

  • Page 33: Alert Tones

    68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators temporarily changes the display backlight color and the alert text background color of the radio to help signal that a radio event has occurred. Backlight and Notification When Bar Color Orange Emergency Alerts The radio initiates an emergency alarm or call. The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.
  • Page 34 68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Fall Alert (Man Down) When radio initiates Fall Alert mode. Entry Long, Low- Time-Out Timer Timed After time out. Pitched Tone Talk Prohibit/PTT In- (When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not hibit allowed.

  • Page 35: Phone Call Displays And Alerts

    68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Two High- GPS Fails When the GPS fails or loses signal. Pitched Tones Ringing Fast Ringing When system is searching for target of Private Call. Enhanced Call Sent When waiting for target of Private Call to answer the call.

  • Page 36: Display Color Change On Channel

    68012003048-GW Chapter 4 : Status Indicators You Hear You See When Notes system is not availa- ble. Phone The phone system is Press to exit the phone mode and busy busy. try your call later. A Busy Phone When a channel is not The radio automatically connects Tone busy...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation

    68012003048-GW 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 38: Mode Select Feature

    68012003048-GW Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation d. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to confirm the selected channel. • Select a channel using the radio menu Channel Up or Channel Down: to ChUp or ChDn. b. Press the Menu Select button directly below ChUp or ChDn. Positions of ChUp and ChDn on the display may differ each time you release the Menu Select button.

  • Page 39: Receiving And Responding To A Radio Call

    68012003048-GW Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to calls. The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured. •...

  • Page 40: Receiving And Responding To A Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.4.3 Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only) This feature allows you to receive calls similar to standard phone calls from a landline phone. When and where to use: When you receive a Telephone Call, you hear a telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green. The backlight of the screen and the bar turns green.The display shows Phone call and the call received icon blinks.

  • Page 41: Making An Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation • To access this feature using a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed Private Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID (number) and initiate the Private Call. Proceed to step • or to Call , and press the Menu Select button directly below Call . The display shows the last transmitted or received ID.

  • Page 42: Making A Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows No acknowledge. If the target radio does not respond before the time out, the display shows No answer. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. 6 Press to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 43: Monitoring A Channel

    68012003048-GW Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation The lack of static on a digital channel when you switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication that the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
  • Page 44 68012003048-GW 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 45: Chapter 6: Additional Performance Enhancement

    68012003048-GW Additional Performance Enhancement Chapter 6 Additional Performance Enhancement The following performance enhancements are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality, and efficiency of the radios. ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle different message sizes and variable update rates from different applications of the radio.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Chapter 7: Advanced Features

    68012003048-GW 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 48: Using Viqi Virtual Partner

    68012003048-GW 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 49: Making A Selective Call

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The speaker unmutes. Procedure: 1 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. 7.2.1.2 Making a Selective Call Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature.

  • Page 50: Sending A Status Call

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • to Preset for the preset preprogrammed Talkgroup. • to the required talkgroup. 3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to save the currently selected talkgroup and return to the Home screen. If the encryption key associated to the new Talkgroup is erased, you hear a momentary key fail tone and the display shows Key fail.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Procedure: 1 Press the preprogrammed Priority Dispatch button. A tone sounds and the radio enters Priority Dispatch mode. The radio exits this mode when the Priority Dispatch Time Out Timer expires. 2 Before the Priority Dispatch Time Out Timer expires, press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The display shows the Priority Talkgroup alias.

  • Page 52: Dynamic Zone Programming

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • or to Rpgm then press the Menu Select button directly below Rpgm to send reprogram request to the dispatcher. The display shows Reprogram Rqst and Please wait. If you hear five beeps, the dispatcher has acknowledged the reprogram request. The display shows Ack received and the radio returns to the Home screen.

  • Page 53: Deleting A Channel In The Dynamic Zone

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit. The display shows Search Options screen. to List Selection. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows Select Zone screen. to the required zone. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows Select Chan screen.

  • Page 54: Remote Monitor

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 3 When connecting to the target radio, one of the following scenarios occurs: • If the radio is compatible, the radio displays Target radio connected. Proceed to step • If the radio is not compatible, the radio displays Target radio incompatible. Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok and the radio returns to the previous screen.

  • Page 55: Making A Private Call From Contacts

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Selective Call • Call Alert Each entry within Contacts contains the following information: • Call Alias (Name) • Call ID (Number) • Call Type (Icon) • WACN ID (ASTRO 25 Trunking IDs only) •...

  • Page 56: Removing A Contact From A Call List

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 4 Perform one of the following actions: • to the required Call List and press the Menu Select button directly below Add to add to the Call List. • to Cncl to cancel and return to the main screen of Contacts. The display shows Please wait momentarily before showing <Entry>...

  • Page 57: Intelligent Priority Scan

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Refer to a qualified radio technician for the maximum number of Scan Lists to be programmed in your radio. 7.5.1 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 58: Changing The Scan List Status

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.5.4 Changing the Scan List Status Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • Long press the preprogrammed Scan List Programming button (side button). • Move the preprogrammed Scan List Programming switch to programming position. The display shows the programming mode icon and the first list member.

  • Page 59: Turning Scan On Or Off

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.6.1 Turning Scan On or Off Procedure: Perform one of the following actions: • Press the preprogrammed Scan button to toggle Scan On or Scan Off to initiate or stop scan. • Turn the preprogrammed Scan switch to the Scan on or Scan off position to initiate or stop scan.

  • Page 60: Restoring A Nuisance Channel

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.6.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel Procedure: To restore the deleted nuisance channel, perform one of the following actions: • Stop and restart a scan. • Mode change to another channel and back to the original channel. •...

  • Page 61: Recent Calls

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If the call alert page is not acknowledged, you hear a low tone and the display shows No acknowledge. Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok to return to the main screen for Contacts. •...

  • Page 62: Viewing Recent Calls

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Emergency Call (Incoming Only) NOTE: The Log Dispatch Calls Enable field need to be enabled in Customer Programming Software (CPS) for your radio to log the dispatch call. 7.8.1 Viewing Recent Calls Do one of the following to view recent calls. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
  • Page 63 68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features to the required call and press the Menu Select button directly below Play. Radio playback the selected call and auto playback the recorded calls in chronological order. d. Press the Menu Select button directly below Stop to stop the radio playback. to the required call and press the Menu Select button directly below Save.

  • Page 64: In-Call User Alert

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features In-Call User Alert This feature allows the radio to remain muted to affiliated talkgroup calls or dispatch calls while operating on the current Trunking Personality or conventional channel respectively. Group and individual Pages unmute the radio for the alert tone to sound. The radio also unmutes to individual radio-to-radio calls.

  • Page 65: Special Considerations For Emergency Operation

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 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 66: Exiting Emergency Operation

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.11.3 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. 7.11.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios.

  • Page 67: Manually Refreshing The Remote Emergency List

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 3 To send Remote Emergency, press the PTT button. If the ID of the target radio is valid, your radio displays sending notification and saves the ID as the last Remote Emergency ID. If the ID of the target radio is invalid, your radio displays an invalid ID notification. If your radio is in one of the following states, your radio plays a tone.

  • Page 68: Sending An Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • The radio sounds a short low-pitched tone to indicate that the selected channel does not support emergency and rejects to launch emergency mode. When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, the display shows Ack received. Four tones sound, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the Emergency Alarm mode.

  • Page 69: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • A tone sounds to indicate that the selected channel does not support emergency and rejects to launch emergency mode. 2 The microphone remains active for the hot mic time specified in the radio's codeplug programming.

  • Page 70: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If successful, the display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. A tone sounds and the LED blinks red momentarily. The radio exits Emergency Alarm and enters the Emergency Call state when one of the following scenarios occur: •...

  • Page 71: Fireground

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Tap Dismiss to dismiss the beacon. NOTE: If there are multiple beacons, the radio displays the recent beacon received. 7.12 Fireground The portable Fireground Communications System is designed for deployment at an incident scene. It consists of central components that provide on-scene and in building radio coverage, and enhanced personnel accountability and monitoring: •...

  • Page 72: Responding To Evacuation Indicator

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 3 Perform one of the following actions: • Press and hold the preprogrammed Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. Release the Volume Set button. •...

  • Page 73: Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.14 Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Tactical Public Safety (TPS) enables the member of a group to identify the start and the end of a transmission by displaying the caller name or ID on the radio display. 7.14.1 Using TPS Normal Transmission Procedure:...

  • Page 74: Radio Alerts When Fall Alert Is Triggered

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The radio must stay in this condition for a programmed period before the Emergency Alarm or Call is activated. NOTE: Because Man Down (Fall Alert) may be triggered accidentally, consider the following scenarios when using your radio: •...

  • Page 75: Exiting Fall Alert

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.15.3 Exiting Fall Alert Procedure: To exit Fall Alert mode, press Clr. 7.15.4 Reinitiating Fall Alert Procedure: To reinitiate Fall Alert after exiting Emergency Operation, perform one of the following actions: • Return the radio to a vertical position. •...

  • Page 76: User Login Feature

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • If the channel or mode selected is unprogrammed, the display shows Unprogrammed. 7.16.2 User Login Feature This feature allows you to take on a friendly username such as Text Messaging Service (TMS). 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 77: Text Messaging Service

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features When and where to use: NOTE: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent folder. The next user is able to access the Inbox, Draft, and Sent messages if private data is not deleted.

  • Page 78: Priority Status And Request Reply For New Text Messages

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features or to TMS and press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • to Compose and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . •...

  • Page 79: Appending A Request Reply To A Text Message

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.17.2.3 Appending a Request Reply to a Text Message Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . to Req Reply and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to request for a reply.

  • Page 80: Receiving A Text Message

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.17.2.7 Receiving a Text Message When and where to use: NOTE: When you receive a message that is flagged with the Request Reply icon, you must manually respond to the sender that you have received the message. The system does not automatically send a notification to acknowledge that the message was received.

  • Page 81: Replying To A Received Text Message

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.17.2.9 Replying to a Received Text Message When and where to use: NOTE: The original date and time stamp, address, and message content is automatically appended to the reply message. Procedure: to the required aliases or ID and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the message.

  • Page 82: Deleting A Text Message

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Select Del to delete the message. • Select Back to return to the previous screen. NOTE: The icon at the top right corner of the screen indicates the status of the message. Status Icons on page 27 for more information.

  • Page 83: Astro 25 Advanced Messaging Solution

    ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution The ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution allows you to quickly send and receive messages and run database queries directly from your data-enabled Motorola Solutions two-way radios. Federal mandate requires Two-Factor Authentication when querying Federal and State databases.

  • Page 84: Logging Out Of Two-Factor Authentication

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Press and hold to scroll through the list of predefined usernames at a fast scroll rate. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to select the predefined username. If the selected predefined username has more than the maximum allowed characters, or an invalid character in it, the display shows momentary Invalid ID.

  • Page 85: Sending A Query

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 2 Select Yes to clear all your private data or select No to keep your private data. If you select Yes, the display shows momentary Private data cleared. 7.18.2 Sending a Query Prerequisites: This feature is available for radio users who have successfully logged in with the Two-Factor Authentication.

  • Page 86: Receiving A Query

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone, the display shows Send failed and returns to the main TMS screen. NOTE: The server responds to your query with the required report in text messages. You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message.

  • Page 87: Managing Encryption

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • The radio does not transmit until you set the Secure/ Clear switch to the secure position. • You can request to configure the radio to ignore the clear voice or insecured transmission when the radio is in secured transmission. Check with your agent for details. •...

  • Page 88: Selecting Encryption Keys

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.19.3.3 Selecting Encryption Keys Procedure: or to Key. 2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Key. The display shows the last user-selected and stored encryption key, and the available menu selections. If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the list of keys displayed is only for the current secure profile of the selected channel.

  • Page 89: Requesting An Over-The-Air Rekey

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the keys erased are only for the current secure profile of the selected channel. The erase all option operates as configured by the dealer or system administrator.

  • Page 90: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Press the PTT button again, or the or Emergency button, to exit the feature and transmit in normal mode. If the rekey operation fails, you hear a bad-key tone and the display shows Rekey fail. NOTE: The rekey operation failure indicates that your radio does not contain the UKEK or USK.

  • Page 91: Radio Inhibit

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.20 Radio Inhibit This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a nonfunctional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand. The radio stays in this state regardless of its power changes. NOTE: If the radio has Intersystem roaming capability, the system administrator is able to put the radio into a nonfunctional state when the missing radio roams to another system.

  • Page 92: Location Format

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Programmable Waypoints Programmed Waypoints • Emergency • Last Known Location • Destination Only the alias is editable, not the coordinates. The Home and Destination coordinates are ed- itable. Coordinates can be deleted one at a time, or all Coordinates cannot be deleted.

  • Page 93: Selecting Location Format

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • To obtain a location fix, press the Menu Select button directly below On . • Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Turn On GPS and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The front display shows the MGRS or latitude/longitude location, time, and date of the last successful location fix.

  • Page 94: Viewing A Saved Waypoint

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok once you are done. One of the following scenarios occur: • The display shows Current loc saved as <Waypoint name>. • The display shows Current loc saved as [Home]. •...

  • Page 95: Deleting All Saved Waypoints

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.21.9 Deleting All Saved Waypoints Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen. When and where to use: NOTE: You cannot delete any of the preprogrammed waypoints. Procedure: 1 Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .

  • Page 96: Peer-Location On The Display (Astro Conventional)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.21.12 Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional) This feature is only available for radio-to-radio voice transmissions, dispatch call, and selective call. The transmitting radio and receiving radio must be configured to enable the sending and receiving of the Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates.

  • Page 97: Mission Critical Geofence

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If there is no channel with matching Talkgroup ID and trunk system ID, the radio display shows the channel alias of <DYNAMIC talkgroup>. Once the radio is connected, you hear a dynamic regroup tone, the radio display shows <DYNAMIC channel>...

  • Page 98: Exiting Mission Critical Geofence

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The radio then connects to the designated talkgroup. The radio displays the talkgroup alias and dynamic regroup tone sounds. The transmit power level changes and the radio shows a direct text message content without any user operation. NOTE: The availability of the Voice Announcement (VA), TMS display, Intelligent Backlight, and Transmit Power Level alerts depend on your radio configuration.

  • Page 99: Smartconnect

    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 100: Locking And Unlocking A Site

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The Searching site indicator alerts you that your radio is attempting to search for a valid trunked control channel. 7.23.7 Locking and Unlocking a Site When and where to use: This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites.

  • Page 101: Mission Critical Wireless Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    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 102: Pin Authentication In Pairing

    68012003048-GW 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 103: Pairing The Authentication Pin With The Generated Numeric Pin

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • The display shows <Device Friendly Name> pair failed (if the pairing timer expires). • The display shows <Device Friendly Name> connect failed (if the connecting timer expires). If the PIN is correct but the profiles are not supported, the display shows BT profiles not supported.

  • Page 104: Pairing With Lex Handheld

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 3 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. 4 If there are devices being paired or connected, along the list of <Device Friendly Name> to see the status of each device. If there are no active Bluetooth devices being paired or connected, the display shows No devices.

  • Page 105: Responder Alert Sensors

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Repeat this step to re-initiate the pairing process. NOTE: To unpair the handheld after a successful connection, follow the steps in Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Device Information on page 103. 7.24.5 Responder Alert Sensors Responder alert sensors allow the radio to send an over-the-air (OTA) notification when the radio receives the holster, weapon fired, and vest pierced sensor events.

  • Page 106: Low Battery Notification

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.24.5.4 Low Battery Notification When the holster or weapon fire sensor battery is below the preset threshold value, the radio displays <BT alias> low batt and a tone sounds. 7.24.5.5 Disabling the Sensor This feature disables the sensors temporarily or permanently from sending the sensor events to the system.

  • Page 107: Astro 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (Pop25)

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 2 Long-press the preprogrammed Sensor button or the preprogrammed Menu Select button again to enable the OTA Sensor notification. A tone sounds, and the radio displays Sensor On. 7.25 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25) Also called Over-the-Air Programming, this feature allows configuration data and firmware to be upgraded to your radio over-the-air.

  • Page 108: Voice Announcement

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.26 Voice Announcement This feature enables the radio to audibly indicate the current feature mode, zone, or channel assigned to the user. The available voice announcement (VA) priority options are: High Voice announcement is enabled even when the radio is receiving calls. Voice announcement is disabled when the radio is receiving calls.

  • Page 109: Sending Ssa Notification To All Sites

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 6 To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Exit. If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, you can hear an alert tone repeated periodically. The display shows the <Alert Alias>...

  • Page 110: Stopping Ssa Notification Of A Single Site

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Req failed. If the request is successful, the display shows Req successful. 6 To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Exit. If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, you can hear an alert tone repeated periodically.

  • Page 111: Stopping Ssa Notification Of All Available Sites

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If one or more sites are not available, the display shows Not all sites available. Repeat step 5 To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Exit. The SSA Alert for all sites stop. 7.27.6 Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites Procedure:...

  • Page 112: Selecting Wifi Network

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If the display shows WiFi Status being Off, press the Menu Select button directly below On. If the display shows WiFi Status as Searching, Connecting, Connected or No Service, press the Menu Select button directly below Off to turn off Wi-Fi. 7.28.2 Selecting WiFi Network This feature allows you to view and select the available WiFi network.

  • Page 113: Utilities

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features what network you are connected to under the Network heading, and the signal strength to that network under the Sig Strength heading. 2 Press to exit. 7.29 Utilities This chapter explains the operations of the utility functions available in your radio. 7.29.1 Using the Flip Display When and where to use: This feature allows you to flip the content of the top display upside down.

  • Page 114: Selecting A Radio Profile

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 2 Selecting the Power Level using the radio menu: or to Pwr. b Press the Menu Select button directly below Pwr. The display shows Low power and the low power icon or the display shows High power and the high power icon.

  • Page 115: Enabling And Disabling The Radio Alias

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features This feature allows user to navigate from up to 75 zones in 25 EZBs. NOTE: The Zone Select feature must to be preprogrammed to the 3-position A-B-C switch, while the Enhanced Zone Bank feature must be preprogrammed to any side button or Top (Orange) button before you can use this feature.

  • Page 116: Turning The Controls And Buttons Tones On Or Off

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.29.8 Turning the Controls and Buttons Tones On or Off When and where to use: You can enable and disable the tones of Navigation buttons and controls if needed. Procedure: • Turning the tones on or off using the preprogrammed Mute button: a.

  • Page 117: Time And Date Setup

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features The timer is defaulted at 60 seconds, but it can be preprogrammed from 15 to 465 seconds, in 15-second intervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode, by a qualified radio technician. NOTE: You hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out.

  • Page 118: Conventional Squelch Operation

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Press at any time to return to the Home screen without saving your changes. NOTE: If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu, the radio exits clock setting and displays the call information. Any changes made before the call is not saved. 7.29.12 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than...

  • Page 119: Using The Pl Defeat Feature

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.29.13 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 120: Transmit Inhibit

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.29.16 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 121: Accessing The Radio Information

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features • Radio Information • IP Display • Control Assignments • Soft ID (if enabled) 7.29.17.1 Accessing the Radio Information When and where to use: This feature displays the following radio information: • Host Version •...

  • Page 122: Viewing The Ip Information

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.29.17.2 Viewing the IP Information When and where to use: This feature displays the device name, IP address, and status of your radio. NOTE: The device name of your radio is preprogrammed. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 123: Initiating The Fpp Feature

    The radio displays Radio Param and Zn/Ch Param. 7.29.18.2 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 prompts you to change the password.

  • Page 124: Selecting A Channel Within A Zone

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features 7.29.18.3 Selecting a Channel within a Zone 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. 3 Press to select Zn/Ch.

  • Page 125: Table 6: Parameter Editing Keys

    68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features Table 6: Parameter Editing Keys Parameter Editing Keys Value Perform one of the following: • or to increment entry and to move cursor. Tx PL Perform one of the following: Rx PL • or to increment entry and to move cursor. Tx DPL DEL to delete the parameter value of PL entered.
  • Page 126 68012003048-GW Chapter 7 : Advanced Features If PL setting is set to Rx, you can only edit Tx PL and Tx DPL codes. If PL setting is set to Tx, you can only edit Rx PL and Rx DPL codes.

  • Page 127: Chapter 8: Accessories

    68012003048-GW 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 128: 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 129: 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 130: 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 131: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    68012003048-GW 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 132: Table 7: Vhf Marine Channel List

    68012003048-GW 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 133 68012003048-GW 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 134: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    68012003048-GW 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 135: 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 136: Ii. General Provisions

    68012003048-GW 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140 68012003048-GW 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 141 It can also trigger Emergency Alarm the Post-Alert Timer is not cancelled. Mission Critical Wireless. 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 142 68012003048-GW Glossary 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. It also serves as a way to check the volume level of the radio, since the radio “opens the squelch” when the monitor button is pressed. Multi-System Talkgroup Scan List A scan list that can include both talkgroups (trunked) and channels (conventional).
  • Page 143 68012003048-GW Glossary PTT-The switch or button usually located on the left side of the radio which, when pressed, causes the radio to transmit. When the PTT is released, the unit returns to receive operation. Radio Frequency RF-The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between audio sound and infrared light (approximately 10 kHz to 10 GHz).
  • Page 144 68012003048-GW Glossary The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. Allows users to share a smaller number of frequencies because a repeater or communications path is assigned to a talkgroup for the duration of a conversation. Trunking Priority Monitor scan list A scan list that includes talkgroups that are all from the same trunking system.

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