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- Page 1 TWO-WAY RADIOS ™ APX 1500, APX 2500, APX 4500, APX 4500Li, APX 5500, APX 6500, APX 6500Li, APX 7500, and APX 8500 APX Mobile O2 Control Head User Guide AUGUST 2023 *68012006035* 68012006035-FA © 2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
68012006035-FA Contents Contents List of Figures......................9 List of Tables......................10 Legal and Support.....................11 Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices................11 Legal and Compliance Statements....................12 Disclaimer......................... 12 Declaration of Conformity....................12 Important Safety Information.....................13 Notice to Users (FCC) ......................13 FCC Licensing Information....................14 Applying for Canadian License.................. - Page 3 68012006035-FA Contents Chapter 4: Getting Started..................32 4.1 Turning the Radio On or Off....................32 Turning the Radio On......................32 Turning the Radio Off......................32 4.2 Validating Compatibility During Power Up................32 4.3 Adjusting the Volume......................33 Chapter 5: Home Screen Overview............... 34 5.1 Next Button..........................34 5.2 Status Indicators........................
- Page 4 68012006035-FA Contents Chapter 7: Trunking System Controls ..............50 7.1 Operating in Failsoft System....................50 7.2 Imbalanced Coverage......................50 7.3 Out-of-Range Radio.......................50 7.4 SmartZone..........................50 7.5 Site Trunking Feature......................51 7.6 Site Search..........................51 7.7 Locking or Unlocking Sites....................51 7.8 Viewing the Current Site......................51 7.9 Changing the Current Site.....................
- Page 5 68012006035-FA Contents 11.2.1 Multikey Feature....................66 11.2.2 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only)................67 11.2.3 Infinite UKEK Retention..................67 11.2.4 Hear Clear......................67 11.2.5 Loading Encryption Keys..................68 11.2.6 Selecting Encryption Keys..................68 11.2.7 Selecting Keysets....................68 11.2.8 Erasing Encryption Keys..................69 11.2.9 Requesting Over-the-Air Rekey................69 Chapter 12: Scan.....................70 12.1 Turning Scan On or Off......................70 12.2 Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Channels Only)..70...
- Page 6 68012006035-FA Contents 14.3.5 Adjusting the Volume of the Radio from the Bluetooth Audio Device....79 14.3.6 Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Enabled Device Information......80 14.3.7 Clearing All Bluetooth Devices Information............80 14.3.8 Editing the Bluetooth Friendly Name..............80 14.4 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25)..........81 14.4.1 Responding to Upgrade Notifications..............
- Page 7 68012006035-FA Contents Chapter 26: User Login Feature................101 26.1 Logging In as a User......................101 26.2 Logging Out........................102 Chapter 27: Text Messaging Service..............103 27.1 Viewing Text Messages.....................103 27.2 Composing New Text Messages..................104 27.3 Sending Text Messages....................104 27.4 Priority Status and Request Reply for New Text Messages..........105 27.4.1 Appending Priority Status and Request Reply to Text Messages.......
- Page 8 68012006035-FA Contents Chapter 36: Radio Kill ..................122 36.1 Using Remote Kill to Kill Another Radio................122 36.2 Using Direct Kill to Kill Your Own Radio................122 Chapter 37: Radio Inhibit..................123 Chapter 38: Voice Announcement ..............124 Chapter 39: Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) ........ 125 39.1 Sending Site Selectable Alert Notifications................125 39.2 Stopping Site Selectable Alert Notifications...............126 Chapter 40: Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button....
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Page 9: List Of Figures
68012006035-FA List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: O2 Control Head and Microphone...................24 Figure 2: Home Screen Display......................34... -
Page 10: List Of Tables
68012006035-FA List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: VHF Marine Channel List......................16 Table 2: O2 Control Head and Microphone Callouts................24 Table 3: Programmable Radio Functions....................25 Table 4: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries..................... 30 Table 5: Home Screen Overview Description..................34 Table 6: Call Type Icons.........................37 Table 7: TMS Status Icons........................ -
Page 11: Legal And Support
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 12: Legal And Compliance Statements
Address: 2000 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: APX 1500, APX 2500, APX 4500, APX 4500Li, APX 5500, APX 6500, APX 6500Li, APX 7500, and APX 8500 conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a) -
Page 13: Important Safety Information
For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas and other accessories, visit: https://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 14: 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 15: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range
68012006035-FA Legal and Support 4 Mail your completed application along with your cheque or money order to the closest Industry Canada District office. 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. -
Page 16: Table 1: Vhf Marine Channel List
68012006035-FA Legal and Support 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. Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard. -
Page 17: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies
68012006035-FA Legal and Support 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 – 156.925 161.525 156.975 161.575 157.025 161.625 157.075 161.675 157.125... -
Page 18: Technical Parameters For Interfacing External Data Sources
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 19: Ii. General Provisions
Legal and Support designated MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS repair depot. Local services are not included. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay the inbound shipping charges only with use of the MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS designated delivery service. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay for outbound shipping via MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S normal shipping methods. -
Page 20: Vi. Patent And Software Provisions
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Page 21: Vii. Governing Law
You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service. If you have any queries, please call Motorola Solutions Australia at 1800 457 439. You may also visit our website: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xa/support.html... -
Page 22: Chapter 1: Read Me First
68012006035-FA Chapter 1 : Read Me First Chapter 1 Read Me First This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. Notations Used in This Manual Notations such as Warning, Caution, and Notice are used throughout the text in this publication. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed. -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Radio Care
68012006035-FA Radio Care Chapter 2 Radio Care Proper radio usage and care ensure efficient operation and long-life of the product. CAUTION: Use the radio according to the following recommendations and warnings. • The cables connecting the rear of the radio can have live voltage on their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. -
Page 24: Chapter 3: Radio Overview
68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Chapter 3 Radio Overview This chapter explains the buttons and functions of control head and microphone. Figure 1: O2 Control Head and Microphone NOTE: The microphone is not part of the radio. It is an optional accessory. Table 2: O2 Control Head and Microphone Callouts Number Name... -
Page 25: Programmable Radio Functions
68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Number Name Description Bluetooth Pairing Location Provides Bluetooth Pairing Location Indicator Indicator status. Orange button Programmable button of an assignable radio function. This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button. Up and Down buttons Allows you to scroll and navigate through the menu hierarchy. - Page 26 68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Function Description Bluetooth Audio Reroute Allows you to cycle active speaker audio between a portable radio internal speaker or external (RSM/DRSM) speaker, and wireless speakers of a Bluetooth accessory. Bluetooth Configuration Provides you with a list of Bluetooth status or information, and Bluetooth options.
- Page 27 68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Function Description Direct Yelp Allows you to directly activate and deactivate a Siren broadcast that plays a Yelp Siren tone. Digital Vehicular Repeater Allows you to switch between the DVRS modes. System (DVRS) DTMF Tone Sends out DTMF code of the assigned DTMF value Dynamic ID (Conventional On- Allows you to edit the ASTRO Individual ID or MDC Primary ID of...
- Page 28 68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Function Description Mode Select menus, press and hold the preferred Mode Select menu. Monitor Allows you to hear most or even all carrier activity on the current channel of the radio. Multiple Private Line (MPL) Allows you to access to a listing of the available MPL Lists.
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Page 29: Viqi
68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Function Description Select/Private Call Allows you to transmit a Conventional Selective Call or Trunking Private Call. Siren Allows you to activate and deactivate the external Siren alert tones. Site Display/Search (Trunking To display the current site ID and Received Signal Strength Indi- Only) cator (RSSI) value, press the button. -
Page 30: Using Viqi Virtual Partner
68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview the assigned ViQi button on the radio, Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or compatible mobile microphone. ViQi Virtual Partner ViQi Virtual Partner helps you to look up information such as license plate, driver's license, and Vehicle ID Number (VIN), and they respond with a result to your query. - Page 31 68012006035-FA Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Procedure: 1 Press and hold the programmed ViQi button. 2 After you hear a tone, speak your command into the microphone. 3 Release the programmed ViQi button and wait for ViQi to respond. 4 Throughout your session, repeat step 1 step 3 when responding to ViQi.
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Page 32: Chapter 4: Getting Started
68012006035-FA Chapter 4 : Getting Started Chapter 4 Getting Started This section provides instructions to prepare your radio for use. Turning the Radio On or Off Turning the Radio On Procedure: To turn the radio on, press and hold the Power button. The radio shows the following indications: •... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Volume
68012006035-FA Chapter 4 : Getting Started • To reset when the display shows Update done Please reset upon completion, press the Power button. • To reset when the display shows Update failed Please reset when it fails to update, press the Power button. If the updates are incomplete, the radio enters the Maintenance Mode. -
Page 34: Chapter 5: Home Screen Overview
68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview Chapter 5 Home Screen Overview Figure 2: Home Screen Display Table 5: Home Screen Overview Description Number Name Description Status Bar Status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. Radio Control Widget Displays the zone, channel, trunking status, and call state. -
Page 35: Status Icons
68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview 5.2.1 Status Icons The liquid crystal display (LCD) of your radio shows the radio status, text entries, and menu entries. The following are the icons that appear on the display of the radio. Icon Description The radio is receiving a call or data. - Page 36 68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview Icon Description 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. Blinking The GPS feature is enabled, but no signal is available. User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) The user is associated with the radio.
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Page 37: Call Type Icons
68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview Icon Description 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. The radio is receiving and transmitting broadband signals with the ARS user logged on. -
Page 38: Tms Status Icons
68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview 5.2.3 TMS Status Icons Text Messaging Service (TMS) icons appear on the radio display when you send and receive text messages. Table 7: TMS Status Icons Icon Description The inbox is full. The text message is sent. The text message cannot be sent. -
Page 39: Led Indications
68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview Icon Description The text entry is in lowercase with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen. The text entry is in mixed case and with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 40: Multi-Function Knob - Concentric Ring Led
68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview Backlight and Notification When Bar Color Green Call Alerts The radio receives a private call. The radio receives a phone call. The radio receives a call alert. The radio receives a selective call. The radio enters Geofence. - Page 41 68012006035-FA Chapter 5 : Home Screen Overview You Hear Tone Name When A series of two Automatic Call Back A channel is now available for your previously short, high-pitched requested transmission. tones Talk Permit (Option- If the PTT button is pressed, this tone indicates the system is accepting your transmission.
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Page 42: Chapter 6: General Radio Operation
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation Chapter 6 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Selecting Zones A zone is a group of channels. Option Actions Select a zone using the programmed Zone (3- Move the programmed Zone (3-Position Position A/B/C) switch A/B/C) switch to the position of the required... -
Page 43: Channel Change On Off-Hook
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation Option Actions • If the channel is not set as the primary mode, press the Multi-Function Knob. Selecting radio channels from the menu a Press the Chan menu item. b Select the required channel and press Sel. -
Page 44: Selecting Radio Profile
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation If the power level is set to low, the display shows Low power and the Power Level Low icon. Selecting Radio Profile This feature allows you to manually switch the visual and audio settings of the radio. The display, backlight, alert tones, and audio settings are defined according to the programmed radio settings of each radio profile. -
Page 45: Turning Voice Mute On Or Off
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation Turning Voice Mute On or Off This feature allows you to mute the voice transmission of the current zone and channel. Procedure: To turn Voice Mute on or off, press the VMut menu item. If Voice Mute is successfully turned on, your radio shows the following indications: •... -
Page 46: Setting Conventional Squelch Operation
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation Option Result Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel. Tone Private Line or Digital Private-Line The radio responds only to your messages. Digital Options One or more of the following options can be programmed in your radio. For more information, contact your system administrator. -
Page 47: Digital Ptt Id Support
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation 6.12 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 48: Incoming Calls While Alarms Are Turned On
68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation If you select Horn, the display shows Horn on. NOTE: An Off entry is shown at the softkey when one of the alarms is active. This entry selection deactivates the current active alarm. 6.13.4 Incoming Calls While Alarms are Turned On When you receive a call with the Alarms turned on, the vehicle horn sounds for 4 seconds, or the car... - Page 49 68012006035-FA Chapter 6 : General Radio Operation When the VIP switch turns on, the VIP asserts input to the radio. The radio immediately initiates a 15 seconds low Voltage Prealert Timer. If the status of the VIP changed before this time-out timer ends, the radio returns to normal operation.
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Page 50: Chapter 7: Trunking System Controls
68012006035-FA Chapter 7 : Trunking System Controls Chapter 7 Trunking System Controls This chapter explains the trunking system control features in your radio. Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communication during a trunked system failure. If the trunking system fails, your radio automatically switches to the failsoft channel. -
Page 51: Site Trunking Feature
68012006035-FA Chapter 7 : Trunking System Controls Under normal conditions, a SmartZone-enabled radio functions invisibly to the operator. However, the operator does have some manual controls on the Control Head–the RSSI menu entry. This button can be used to check, or change, the SmartZone operation. Site Trunking Feature If the Zone Controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to site trunking. -
Page 52: Trunked Announcement
68012006035-FA Chapter 7 : Trunking System Controls • Press and hold the programmed Site Search button. • Press and hold the RSSI menu item. When the radio finds a new site, the radio returns to the Home screen. 7.10 Trunked Announcement This feature allows you to make announcements to the entire user group, monitor talkgroup calls, and other announcements. -
Page 53: Chapter 8: Types Of Radio Calls
68012006035-FA Types of Radio Calls Chapter 8 Types of Radio Calls Your radio can make a Talkgroup, Private, Selective, and Telephone call in conventional and/or trunking mode. Call Type Conventional Trunking SmartConnect Mode Mode Talkgroup Call This feature is a point-to-multipoint call operation. - Page 54 68012006035-FA Chapter 8 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions Private Call a Press the Call menu item. b To select the required ID, perform one of the following actions: • Press Cnts and select the required ID. • Press List to go to the first number of the call list. •...
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Page 55: Receiving Calls
68012006035-FA Chapter 8 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions e To listen, release the PTT button. To return to the Home Screen, press the Home button. Receiving Calls Procedure: 1 Receive calls by using the following options. Option Actions Talkgroup Call When you receive a Talkgroup Call, your radio shows the following indications:... -
Page 56: Making Priority Dispatch Calls
68012006035-FA Chapter 8 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions a Speak into the microphone while pressing and holding the PTT button. b To listen, release the PTT button. NOTE: Your conversation is no longer private and is broadcasted to all members of the talkgroup if one of the following conditions occurs: •... -
Page 57: Chapter 9: Emergency Operation
68012006035-FA Emergency Operation Chapter 9 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 58: Sending Emergency Alarms
68012006035-FA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation Sending Emergency Alarms This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the radio sending the emergency, to the dispatcher. Procedure: 1 Press the programmed Emergency button. 2 To return to normal operation, press and hold the Emergency button or the PTT button. Your radio shows the following indications: •... -
Page 59: Sending Emergency Calls With Hot Mic (Trunking Only)
68012006035-FA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation • The display shows Emergency and home display alternately. NOTE: For trunking system, a tone sounds to indicate that the trunked system central controller receives the alarm. When you receive acknowledgment from the dispatcher, your radio shows the following indications: •... -
Page 60: Exiting Emergency Operation
68012006035-FA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation • The red LED blinks. • The display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel. The radio exits Emergency Alarm and enters the Emergency Call state when one of the following scenarios occurs: •... -
Page 61: Remote Emergency
68012006035-FA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation Remote Emergency The Remote Emergency feature allows you to remotely launch the emergency feature on a target radio. You can send the Remote Emergency request to radios from recently transmitted or received calls that are stored. -
Page 62: Manually Refreshing The Remote Emergency List
68012006035-FA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation • Imbalance Coverage If your radio receives acknowledgment, your radio displays a positive notification. If your radio does not receive acknowledgment from the target radio, your radio displays a negative notification. 9.8.3 Manually Refreshing the Remote Emergency List Procedure: 1 Press the programmed Remote Emergency button. -
Page 63: Impact Detected Condition
68012006035-FA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation 9.10.1 Impact Detected Condition When your radio detects an impact on the vehicle that meets or exceeds the predefined threshold, your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The display shows Impact. •... -
Page 64: Chapter 10: Ignition Switch Options
68012006035-FA Chapter 10 : Ignition Switch Options Chapter 10 Ignition Switch Options The Ignition Switch Options feature is configured in the Customer Programming Software (CPS). The feature determines the functionality of the radio based on the ignition state of the vehicle. The following options are available with the Ignition Switch Options: Blank This option allows you to turn the radio on or off through the Power button regardless of the ignition... - Page 65 68012006035-FA Chapter 10 : Ignition Switch Options Procedure: To turn on the radio and launch Emergency, press the footswitch. Your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The display shows Emergency.
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Page 66: Chapter 11: Secure Operations
68012006035-FA Chapter 11 : Secure Operations Chapter 11 Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. By default, the radio automatically enters the encrypted environment without having to manually select or clear the secure transmission. -
Page 67: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)
11.2.2 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to view or define the Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) features. This feature is applied only when operating in secure encrypted mode. In addition to Rekey Requests, OTAR transmissions include Delayed Acknowledgments, and Power-up Acknowledgments. -
Page 68: Loading Encryption Keys
68012006035-FA Chapter 11 : Secure Operations 11.2.5 Loading Encryption Keys Procedure: 1 Attach the Key Variable Loader (KVL) to your radio. All other radio functions are locked, except power down, backlight, and volume. NOTE: If the Multisystem Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the ASTRO profile name is displayed below Keyloading. -
Page 69: Erasing Encryption Keys
68012006035-FA Chapter 11 : Secure Operations 3 To save the new keysets, press Sel. The radio exits keyset selection and returns to the Home screen. 11.2.8 Erasing Encryption Keys 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. -
Page 70: Chapter 12: Scan
68012006035-FA Chapter 12 : Scan Chapter 12 Scan This feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a programmed list of channels. Scanning is halted if you initiate a call and resumes when the call has ended. 12.1 Turning Scan On or Off Procedure:... -
Page 71: Changing Priorities Status While Scan Is On
68012006035-FA Chapter 12 : Scan • Stop and restart a scan. • Mode change to another channel, and return to the original channel. • Turn off the radio and then turn it on again. 12.5 Changing Priorities Status While Scan is On While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature allows you to temporarily change any channel in a scan list to the Priority-Two channel. -
Page 72: Chapter 13: Scan Lists
68012006035-FA Chapter 13 : Scan Lists Chapter 13 Scan Lists Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels or groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel or group. The sequence of scan is as specified in the scan list for the current channel or group. -
Page 73: Changing The Scan List Status
68012006035-FA Chapter 13 : Scan Lists • No icon indicates that the current channel is deleted from the scan list. 13.2 Changing the Scan List Status Procedure: 1 Press and hold the Scan side button. 2 Select the member that you want to edit. 3 Perform one of the following actions: •... -
Page 74: Chapter 14: Connectivity
SmartConnect. Your radio can connect through a fixed Wi-Fi access point in buildings or in-vehicle Broadband modem. Examples are such as the following modems: • Motorola Solutions VML750 • Sierra Wireless MP70 •... -
Page 75: Turning Wi-Fi On Or Off
68012006035-FA Chapter 14 : Connectivity 14.2.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi On Procedure: 1 Press the WiFi menu item. 2 Press On. Turning Wi-Fi Off Procedure: 1 Press the WiFi menu item. 2 Press Off. 14.2.2 Selecting Wi-Fi Network This feature allows you to view and select the available Wi-Fi network. -
Page 76: Bluetooth
Bluetooth ® 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 77: Searching And Pairing Bluetooth Devices
68012006035-FA Chapter 14 : Connectivity 14.3.2.1 Searching and Pairing Bluetooth Devices Prerequisites: Ensure that the Bluetooth and Bluetooth Visibility are turned on. Procedure: 1 Press the BT menu item. 2 Select Search Devices and press On. To stop the search before the search timer expires, you must press Stop. 3 Select the required device for pairing and press Sel. -
Page 78: Pairing The Authentication Pin When Receiving A Pairing Request
68012006035-FA Chapter 14 : Connectivity 14.3.3.1 Pairing the Authentication PIN when Receiving a Pairing Request Procedure: 1 When the display shows a pair request, press Ok. Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, GAP, PAN, and SPP Bluetooth profiles. The display shows Compare PIN: XXXXXX. 2 Press Ok if the pin is correct. -
Page 79: Turning Bluetooth Audio On Or Off
68012006035-FA Chapter 14 : Connectivity If successful, the display shows Pairing in progress, <Device Friendly Name> paired, or Connecting in progress... followed by <Device Friendly Name> connected and returns to the Bluetooth feature screen. If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios occurs: •... -
Page 80: Viewing And Clearing The Bluetooth Enabled Device Information
68012006035-FA Chapter 14 : Connectivity 14.3.6 Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Enabled Device Information Procedure: 1 Press the BT menu item. 2 Select Devices and press Sel. 3 To view the status of devices that are paired or connected, scroll through the list of <Device Friendly Name>. -
Page 81: Astro 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (Pop25)
68012006035-FA Chapter 14 : Connectivity 4 To save and return to the Bluetooth feature screen, press Ok. For Bluetooth devices, the display shows BT. For Wireless-Pair devices, the display shows WP. 14.4 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25) Also known as Over-the-Air Programming, this feature allows configuration data and firmware to be upgraded to your radio over-the-air. -
Page 82: Chapter 15: Location
68012006035-FA Chapter 15 : Location Chapter 15 Location NOTE: The Location feature is addressed as Global Positioning System (GPS) across the manual as the naming convention of the buttons and strings remain the same as the legacy feature of GPS. The availability and accuracy of this location information and the calculation duration can vary depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS feature. -
Page 83: Turning Location On Or Off
68012006035-FA Chapter 15 : Location 15.1.1 Turning Location On or Off Procedure: 1 Press the Loc menu item. 2 Perform one of the following actions: • To turn on Location, press Optn→Turn On GPS→Sel. • To turn off Location, press Optn→Turn Off GPS→Sel. 3 To return to the Home screen, press Exit. - Page 84 68012006035-FA Chapter 15 : Location Procedure: 1 Manage waypoints by using the following options: Option Actions Saving waypoints a Press the Optn menu item. b Perform one of the following actions: • Select Save as Waypt. • Select Save as Home. •...
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Page 85: Location Feature In Emergency Mode
68012006035-FA Chapter 15 : Location Option Actions To change the number or coordinates, use the fol- lowing control buttons and press OK. • To move one space to the left, press the Left navigation button. • To move one space to the right, press the Right navigation button. -
Page 86: Peer-Location On The Display (Astro Conventional)
68012006035-FA Chapter 15 : Location If you have disabled the Location feature on your radio, it automatically turns back on when Emergency mode is activated. 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. -
Page 87: Chapter 16: Mission Critical Geofence (Astro 25 Trunking)
68012006035-FA Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) Chapter 16 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) This feature allows your radio to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to determine its location at frequent intervals, and evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time. Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to define a geographical area on earth. -
Page 88: Entry To Mission Critical Geofence
68012006035-FA Chapter 16 : Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) When the radio exits the Geofence area, your radio reverts to original channel or newly assigned talkgroup. The radio display shows the new channel together with Voice Announcement to indicate the changes. -
Page 89: Chapter 17: Contacts
68012006035-FA Contacts Chapter 17 Contacts This feature provides “address-book” capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) and ID (number) that you use to initiate a call. Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to the entry alias. Each entry, depending on context (conventional, trunking, or phone), associates with one to five IDs according to the following types of calls: •... - Page 90 68012006035-FA Chapter 17 : Contacts Option Actions b Select Edit and press Sel. c Select the required entry alias and press Edit. d Enter the name and press OK. e Press Done. Editing entry IDs a Select the required entry and press Optn. b Select Edit and press Sel.
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Page 91: Chapter 18: Recent Calls
68012006035-FA Recent Calls Chapter 18 Recent Calls Recent call menu allows you to view the recent incoming and outgoing call information. You can view the information of the following type of calls: • Call Alert • Selective Call • Private Call •... - Page 92 68012006035-FA Chapter 18 : Recent Calls Option Actions d Press Yes. When you have successfully deleted all calls, your display shows All calls deleted and the Recent Calls list is empty. When you have successfully deleted non-emergency calls, your display shows Non-emer calls deleted and the Recent Calls list only contains emergency calls.
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Page 93: Chapter 19: Instant Recall
68012006035-FA Instant Recall Chapter 19 Instant Recall This feature allows you to save and play back the recent received calls. All saved calls are removed upon radio power cycle. 19.1 Saving and Playing Back Calls Procedure: 1 Save and play back recorded calls by using one of the following options: Option Actions Playing back and saving recorded calls us-... -
Page 94: Chapter 20: In-Call User Alert
68012006035-FA Chapter 20 : In-Call User Alert Chapter 20 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 95: Chapter 21: Quik Call Ii
68012006035-FA Quik Call II Chapter 21 Quik Call II This feature allows you to broadcast a series of distinct and recognizable tones before a voice transmission from the dispatcher or a radio. The broadcasting dispatcher or radio user can select this programmed Quik Call II tone transmission to be sent to an individual talkgroup or over the entire system. -
Page 96: Chapter 22: Status
68012006035-FA Chapter 22 : Status Chapter 22 Status The Status feature allows you to send data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status. Each status can have up to a 14-character name. For trunking, a maximum of eight status conditions are possible. -
Page 97: Chapter 23: Message
68012006035-FA Message Chapter 23 Message You can send a message to a dispatcher to request or indicate a significant occurrence. Your radio is capable of transmitting as many as 16 predefined messages. You can select the message from a programmed list by scrolling through the list or searching through the index. The message is transmitted by pressing the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. -
Page 98: Chapter 24: Call Alert Paging
68012006035-FA Chapter 24 : Call Alert Paging Chapter 24 Call Alert Paging This feature allows your radio to work like a pager. If other users are away from their radios or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can send them an individual call alert page. -
Page 99: Receiving Call Alert Page
68012006035-FA Chapter 24 : Call Alert Paging 24.2 Receiving Call Alert Page When you receive a Call Alert page, you hear four repeating alert tones, and the green LED blinks. If Call Alert Tone Auto Reset is enabled, you hear one alert tone, and the green LED blinks. The Call Received icons blink and the display shows Page received. -
Page 100: Chapter 25: Automatic Registration Service
68012006035-FA Chapter 25 : Automatic Registration Service Chapter 25 Automatic Registration Service Automatic Registration Service (ARS) provides an automated data application registration for your radio. When you turn on the radio, the device automatically registers with the server. Data applications within the fixed network determine the presence of a device on the system and send data to the device. -
Page 101: Chapter 26: User Login Feature
68012006035-FA User Login Feature Chapter 26 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 102: Logging Out
68012006035-FA Chapter 26 : User Login Feature • In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display shows the User Login Indicator icon, the ID, and Logged in, with Logt and Exit. • In non-ARS enabled mode, the display shows Offline, with Logt and Exit. If user login is successful, the display shows the Successful User Login Indicator (IP indicator) icon and a positive notification. -
Page 103: Chapter 27: Text Messaging Service
68012006035-FA Text Messaging Service Chapter 27 Text Messaging Service Text Messaging Service (TMS) allows you to send and receive messages and run database queries directly from your radios. The maximum number of characters allowed for a text message is 200 characters. -
Page 104: Composing New Text Messages
68012006035-FA Chapter 27 : Text Messaging Service Option Actions c To view the message, select the required ID or alias, and press Sel. d Perform one of the following actions: • To configure the message settings, press Optn. • To delete the message, press Del. •... -
Page 105: Priority Status And Request Reply For New Text Messages
68012006035-FA Chapter 27 : Text Messaging Service Option Actions Press Optn. g Select Send and press Sel. h Perform one of the following options: • Select the required address. The message is sent. • Select [Other Recpnt] and press Edit. Enter the ad- dress entry and press Send. -
Page 106: Removing Priority Status And Request Reply From Text Messages
68012006035-FA Chapter 27 : Text Messaging Service 27.4.2 Removing Priority Status and Request Reply from Text Messages Prerequisites: Ensure that you compose an outgoing message before performing this procedure. The text message is already appended with a priority status, request reply, or both. Procedure: 1 Press the Optn menu item. -
Page 107: Accessing The Drafts Folder
68012006035-FA Chapter 27 : Text Messaging Service 4 Enter or edit your message. 5 When you have completed your message, press Optn. To return to the previous screen, press Back at any time. You can append a priority status, request reply, or both to your message. 6 Select Send Message and press Sel. -
Page 108: Chapter 28: Monitor Feature
68012006035-FA Chapter 28 : Monitor Feature Chapter 28 Monitor Feature The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting. 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. - Page 109 68012006035-FA Chapter 28 : Monitor Feature 2 To deactivate monitoring, press the Mon menu item again. When you turn monitor off, you do not hear all channel traffic. If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.
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Page 110: Chapter 29: Remote Monitor
68012006035-FA Chapter 29 : Remote Monitor Chapter 29 Remote Monitor This feature allows the system administrator to turn on the microphone of a targeted radio with a subscriber alias or ID. When remote monitor feature is activated, the audio transmission can be configured in Customer Programming Software (CPS) to route the audio to the radio internal microphone, wired Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or Bluetooth wireless microphone. -
Page 111: Chapter 30: Transmit Inhibit
68012006035-FA Transmit Inhibit Chapter 30 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 112: Smart Ptt (Conventional Only)
68012006035-FA Chapter 30 : Transmit Inhibit 30.2 Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable feature used to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations. When Smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot transmit on an active channel. -
Page 113: Chapter 31: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)
68012006035-FA Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) Chapter 31 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a particular channel to communicate with each other. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it receives a dynamic regrouping command and automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. -
Page 114: Chapter 32: Dynamic Zone Programming
68012006035-FA Chapter 32 : Dynamic Zone Programming Chapter 32 Dynamic Zone Programming Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP) provides one or more Dynamic Zones to store frequently used channels for conventional or trunking. NOTE: Your radio must be programmed for you to use this feature. At least one zone in the radio must be a nondynamic zone. -
Page 115: Chapter 33: Front Panel Programming
For the password protected choice, the radio displays Password: ********. 33.2 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 116: Viewing The List Of Channel Parameters
68012006035-FA Chapter 33 : Front Panel Programming 2 Enter the old password. 3 Enter the new password. 4 To accept the entry, enter the new password again. 33.3 Viewing the List of Channel Parameters Procedure: 1 Press the FPP menu item. 2 Perform one of the following actions: •... - Page 117 68012006035-FA Chapter 33 : Front Panel Programming Option Actions b To modify the TX DPL or Rx DPL code of the selected channel, press EDIT. c Enter the required value. Switching between Normal or Invert DPL a To switch between normal and invert Operation DPL modes, press INVT.
- Page 118 68012006035-FA Chapter 33 : Front Panel Programming Option Actions Editing Channel Name a To find <chan name>, press the Left or Right navigation button. b To change the name of the selected channel, press EDIT. c Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters for the channel name.
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Page 119: Chapter 34: Radio Lock
68012006035-FA Radio Lock Chapter 34 Radio Lock This Radio Lock feature allows you to lock your radio with a password for security. The default password is 0123456789. When you turn on your radio for the first time, you must use the default password to unlock the radio. -
Page 120: Changing The Tactical Inhibit Password
68012006035-FA Chapter 34 : Radio Lock If the two passwords do not match, repeat step 3 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. 34.3 Changing the Tactical Inhibit Password The Tactical Inhibit Password is required for the Radio Stun and Radio Kill features. -
Page 121: Chapter 35: Radio Stun
68012006035-FA Radio Stun Chapter 35 Radio Stun This feature allows you to stun another radio by sending an Over-The-Air command using the menu on your radio. This feature prevents an unauthorized user from using the radio. Once the radio is stunned, a password is required to reactivate the stunned radio. -
Page 122: Chapter 36: Radio Kill
68012006035-FA Chapter 36 : Radio Kill Chapter 36 Radio Kill This feature allows you to render your radio or another radio inoperable if the radio is misplaced or lost. When a radio is killed, the display turns blank, and all functions of the radio are not usable. The killed radio can only be recovered with a special device. -
Page 123: Chapter 37: Radio Inhibit
68012006035-FA Radio Inhibit Chapter 37 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 124: Chapter 38: Voice Announcement
68012006035-FA Chapter 38 : Voice Announcement Chapter 38 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 125: Chapter 39: Site Selectable Alerts (Astro 25 Trunking)
68012006035-FA Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) Chapter 39 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lighting indicator with audio alert. The alert is sent to radios at sites to notify the users when special situations occur. Your radio supports up to 250 site aliases. -
Page 126: Stopping Site Selectable Alert Notifications
68012006035-FA Chapter 39 : Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) • The radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign system, or in a failsoft situation. NOTE: If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, your radio shows the following indications: •... -
Page 127: Chapter 40: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button
68012006035-FA Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button Chapter 40 Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button The Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies are different. The direct or talkaround operation allows you to bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. -
Page 128: Chapter 41: Additional Performance Enhancement
Data (IV&D) bearer service. This bridges the communication between the radio and the Customer Enterprise Network. 41.5 SecureNet SecureNet allows you to perform secured communications on an Analog or Motorola Data Communication (MDC) channel. The MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature allows you to perform OTAR activities on an MDC channel. 41.6... -
Page 129: P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System
41.7 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 130 68012006035-FA Chapter 41 : Additional Performance Enhancement 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.
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Page 131: Chapter 42: Accessories
68012006035-FA Accessories Chapter 42 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.