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APX TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 6000XE Model 1.5 User
Guide
*68012003047*
DECEMBER 2023
68012003047-JA
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2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 APX TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 6000XE Model 1.5 User Guide *68012003047* DECEMBER 2023 68012003047-JA © 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 nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    68012003047-JA Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices..............2 List of Tables........................9 Software Version........................10 Chapter 1: Read Me First....................11 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual......................11 1.2 Radio Care............................11 1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio......................12 1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio............... 12 1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair....................
  • Page 4 68012003047-JA Contents 5.1 Selecting a Zone..........................33 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel......................33 5.3 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call..................33 5.3.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call..............33 5.3.2 Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)..........34 5.3.3 Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)........34 5.4 Methods to Make a Radio Call......................34 5.4.1 Making a Talkgroup Call ....................35...
  • Page 5 68012003047-JA Contents 7.4.2 Viewing a Scan List......................45 7.4.3 Viewing and Changing the Priority Status................45 7.5 Scan..............................46 7.5.1 Turning Scan On or Off...................... 46 7.5.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)..........46 7.5.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel.....................46 7.5.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel..................47 7.6 Call Alert Paging..........................
  • Page 6 68012003047-JA Contents 7.13.2 Testing Fall Alert.......................59 7.13.3 Exiting Fall Alert....................... 59 7.13.4 Reinitiating Fall Alert......................59 7.14 Secure Operations......................... 59 7.14.1 Selecting Secure Transmissions..................59 7.14.2 Selecting Clear Transmissions ..................60 7.14.3 Managing Encryption....................... 60 7.14.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys..................60 7.14.3.2 Multikey Feature....................61 7.14.3.3 Erasing Encryption Keys..................
  • Page 7 68012003047-JA Contents 7.19.3.3 Vest Pierced Sensor...................70 7.19.3.4 Disabling the Sensor..................71 7.20 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25)............71 7.20.1 Responding to the Notification of Upgrade..............72 7.21 Voice Announcement ........................72 7.22 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) ................72 7.23 Wi-Fi...............................73 7.23.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off....................
  • Page 8 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies......... 87 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources..............87 Limited Warranty........................88 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS..............88 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:............88 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:......................... 89 III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:........................89 IV.

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    68012003047-JA List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: LED Indications........................... 22 Table 2: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries........................ 40 Table 3: MPL Selection Mode........................... 44 Table 4: Emergency Operation Scenarios......................50 Table 5: VHF Marine Channel List........................85...

  • Page 10: Software Version

    68012003047-JA Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R31.00.00 or later. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    68012003047-JA Chapter 1: Read Me First Chapter 1 Read Me First This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 12: Cleaning Your Radio

    Elastomer seals used in portable radios age with time and environmental exposure. To ensure the waterseal integrity of the radio, Motorola Solutions recommends that radios be checked annually as a preventive measure. The disassembly, test, and reassembly procedures along with necessary test equipment are available in the Service Manual.

  • Page 13: Radio Service And Repair

    Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola Solutions makes the finest service available to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, contact your nearest Motorola Solutions service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola Solutions dealer.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Do not discard batteries in a fire. When and where to use: Motorola Solutions-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance. For a...

  • Page 15: Attaching The Antenna

    68012003047-JA Chapter 2: Getting Started Attaching the Antenna Prerequisites: Ensure the radio is turned off before attaching the antenna. Procedure: 1. Set the antenna in the receptacle. 2. Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio. 3. To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise. NOTE: When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Belt Clip

    68012003047-JA Chapter 2: Getting Started Attaching the Belt Clip Procedure: 1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the radio and press upward until you hear a click. 2. To remove the clip, use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the radio. 3.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Radio Controls

    68012003047-JA Chapter 3: Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls Antenna...

  • Page 18: Programmable Features

    68012003047-JA Chapter 3: Radio Controls Top (Orange) Button This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button. Accessory Connector 16-Position Select Knob This knob is usually programmed for channel selection. On/Off/Volume Control Knob Rotate clockwise until you hear a click to turn on the radio. Rotate counterclockwise until you hear a click to turn off the radio.

  • Page 19: Assignable Radio Functions

    68012003047-JA Chapter 3: Radio Controls 3.2.1 Assignable Radio Functions Bluetooth On/Off Toggles Bluetooth between on and off. Bluetooth Audio Reroute Toggles the audio route between the radio speaker or the Remote Speaker Microphone and the Bluetooth headset. Bluetooth Headset PTT Keys up the Bluetooth Headset microphone.

  • Page 20: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    68012003047-JA Chapter 3: Radio Controls Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only) Allows you to manually send a repeater access codeword. Reprogram Request (Trunking Only) Notifies the dispatcher that a new dynamic regrouping assignment is needed. Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only) Notifies the dispatcher that you want to send a voice call. Scan Short press –...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Status Indicators

    68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Chapter 4 Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. Battery Charge Status Your radio indicates the battery charge status through LED, sounds, and the battery icon on the display. You can also check the battery charge status by using the menu entry. Battery Protection is activated when the battery is low or operating in extremely low temperatures to extend radio communication.

  • Page 22: Hazloc Battery Type Detection

    68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Gauge Battery Charge 11% to 25% Top Display: 10% or less (The gauge begins blinking at 10%) Top Display: 4.1.2 HAZLOC Battery Type Detection This feature alerts you when there is a HAZLOC certification mismatch between the radio and the battery. This feature supports IMPRES batteries only.

  • Page 23: Status Icons

    68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Indication Status Solid yellow Radio is receiving in both trunking and conventional clear mode. NOTE: The yellow LED illuminates only when the Busy LED feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS). Blinking yellow Radio is receiving a secured transmission. Solid green Radio is powering up or is on a non-priority channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.
  • Page 24 68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description The radio has roamed to and is registered to a foreign system. Top Display: Direct Top Display: The radio is configured for direct radio-to-radio communication in conventional operation. The radio is connected with other radios through a repeater. The selected channel is being monitored in conventional operation.
  • Page 25 68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description Radio is in Zone 2. Radio is in Zone 3. Top Display: Basic Zone Bank 2 Radio is in Zone 4. Radio is in Zone 5. Radio is in Zone 6. Top Display: Enhanced Zone Bank Contains Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3, Contains Zone 4, Zone 5, and Zone 6,...
  • Page 26 68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description The user is associated with the radio. Blinking The device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin. Inverted The user is logged on to the secured IP packet data. Data activity is present on the radio.

  • Page 27: Intelligent Lighting Indicators

    68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description The current channel is capable of supporting SmartConnect. Inverted The current channel is currently connected through the SmartConnect feature. Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporarily changes the backlight of the top display screen to help signal that a radio event has occurred.

  • Page 28: Alert Tones

    68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of the condition of your radio. The following table lists these tones and when they occur. You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, Low- Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test.
  • Page 29 68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard A Group of Failsoft When the trunking system fails. Medium- Automatic Call Back When voice channel is available from previous request. Pitched Keyfail When encryption key has been lost. Tones Console Acknowledge When status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request ACK is received.
  • Page 30 68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, Low- Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test. Pitched Reject When an unauthorized request is made. Tone Time-Out Timer Warn- Four seconds before time out. No ACK Received When radio fails to receive an acknowledgment.

  • Page 31: Display Color Change On Channel

    68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, High- Low-Battery Chirp When battery is below preset threshold value. Pitched Tone (Chirp) Two High- GPS Fails When the GPS fails or loses signal. Pitched Tones Ringing Phone Call Received When a land-to-mobile phone call is received.
  • Page 32 68012003047-JA Chapter 4: Status Indicators ● When changing to or powering up on invalid channels such as unprogrammed channels, receiver frequency error channel and blank channels. ● The radio is in radio stun or radio lock mode. NOTE: Radio stun or radio lock mode is only applicable to Model 3.5. For hard key zeroize, key loading, and scan list programming, the backlight follows the home channel backlight color.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation

    68012003047-JA Chapter 5: General Radio Operation Chapter 5 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Selecting a Zone When and where to use: A zone is a group of channels. Procedure: Select a zone using the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch: a.

  • Page 34: Receiving And Responding To A Private Call (Trunking Only)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 5: General Radio Operation ● For Trunking system, the display shows the caller alias or ID. Procedure: 1. Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 2. Wait for the Talk Permit Tone. Then, press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LED lights up solid red.

  • Page 35: Making A Talkgroup Call

    68012003047-JA Chapter 5: General Radio Operation ● A preprogrammed button. 5.4.1 Making a Talkgroup Call Procedure: 1. Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob to select the channel with the desired talkgroup. 2. Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3.

  • Page 36: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button

    68012003047-JA Chapter 5: General Radio Operation When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio and the ringing tone stops. If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows NO ACK. If the target radio does not respond before the time out, the display shows NO ANSR. 3.

  • Page 37: Monitoring Conventional Mode

    68012003047-JA Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.6.2 Monitoring Conventional Mode This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. Thus, you can listen to another active user on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from taking over the conversation of another user.

  • Page 38: Chapter 6: Additional Performance Enhancement

    68012003047-JA Chapter 6: 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 39: P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System

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

  • Page 40: Chapter 7: Advanced Features

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Chapter 7 Advanced Features This chapter explains the operations of the features available in your radio. ViQi ViQi is a virtual assistant that helps you manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands. This feature is purpose-built for public safety and is active when you press the assigned ViQi button on the radio, Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or compatible mobile microphone.

  • Page 41: Using Viqi Virtual Partner

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Query Examples “Am I still at the <location>?” NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. Target Location “Where is <unit name>?” “Tell me where <unit name> is.” NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. 7.1.1 Using ViQi Virtual Partner Prerequisites:...

  • Page 42: Selective Call (Astro Conventional Only)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.2.1 Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only) This feature allows you to receive a call from a specific individual with privacy. 7.2.1.1 Receiving a Selective Call When and where to use: When you receive a Selective Call, you hear two alert tones and the LED lights up solid yellow.

  • Page 43: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 2. Before the Priority Dispatch Time Out Timer expires, press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The display shows the Priority Talkgroup alias. 3. Release the PTT button to listen. The radio exits Priority Dispatch mode, returns to its original talkgroup, and displays the home channel alias.

  • Page 44: Multiple Private Line

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.2.4 Multiple Private Line Multiple Private Line (MPL) is a feature that allows user to modify the PL/DPL codes of the current mode by selecting from a predefined list of codes. For the purpose of accessing different communication sub-groups, repeaters and others, user no longer need to program multiple channels of the same frequency with different PL/DPL codes.

  • Page 45: Scan Lists

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 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 46: Scan

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 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. 7.5.1 Turning Scan On or Off Procedure: Press the preprogrammed Scan button to toggle SCAN ON or SCAN OFF to initiate or stop scan.

  • Page 47: Restoring A Nuisance Channel

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.5.4 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 48: Recent Calls

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 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 49: In-Call User Alert

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Radio displays the playback status. NOTE: Received call overwrites the ongoing record playback. User can short press the programmable button within three seconds to continue the playback and ignore the receiving call. User can short press the programmable button to trigger playback when the radio is receiving call to overwrite the receiving call.

  • Page 50: Special Considerations For Emergency Operation

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Fall Alert (Man Down) is an alternate way to activate the Emergency feature. For more information, see Down (Fall Alert) on page For more information, contact your system administrator. 7.9.1 Special Considerations for Emergency Operation The following scenarios apply during Emergency operation: Table 4: Emergency Operation Scenarios Scenario...

  • Page 51: Remote Emergency

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Procedure: Perform one of the following actions: If… Then… If the emergency mode is initiated press and hold the Side Button 1 and press the Emergency by other radios, button. If the emergency mode is initiated Perform one of the following actions: by the Supervisor, ●...

  • Page 52: Sending An Emergency Alarm

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.9.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm When and where to use: This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the radio sending the emergency, to the dispatcher. NOTE: The default timer of Emergency button press to activate Emergency is 50 milliseconds. This timer is programmable from 50–6200 milliseconds by a qualified technician.

  • Page 53: Sending An Emergency Alarm With Emergency Call

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features When and where to use: Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation. Your radio microphone is automatically activated, allowing you to communicate with the group of radios without pressing the PTT button. This activated microphone state is also known as hot mic. The hot mic applies to the first voice transmission from your radio during the Emergency call.

  • Page 54: Sending An Emergency Alarm And Call With Hot Mic

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.9.10 Sending An Emergency Alarm and Call with Hot Mic This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm and Call with hot mic to a group of radios. When and where to use: Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation. When indirect PTT such as Hot Mic is activated, the audio transmission can be configured in CPS to route the audio to the radio internal microphone, wired RSM microphone, or Bluetooth wireless microphone.

  • Page 55: Receiving Emergency Beacons

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features For more information, contact your system administrator. 7.9.12.1 Receiving Emergency Beacons When and where to use: The receiving radio displays Beacon Received, the transmitting radio Contact ID, or alias. The following methods are options on how to receive the beacon. Procedure: Perform one of the following: ●...

  • Page 56: Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.10.1 Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional) Procedure: 1. Upon powering up, one of the following scenarios occurs: ● If the Fireground Zone Channel is set as default, you hear the gurgle tone and the radio displays the home screen.

  • Page 57: Sending Evacuation Tone

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features The radio cancels the indications, a tone sounds and the radio sends an acknowledgment to the command terminal. NOTE: Move the Volume Control Knob to adjust the volume of the audible alert from full volume. 7.11 Sending Evacuation Tone This feature enables the evacuation tone to be heard on the transmitting radio and on any radio that is able to...

  • Page 58: Man Down (Fall Alert)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 2. Press PTT button to make an Emergency Call. 3. Release to listen. The Emergency Call De-Key Sidetone sounds. After a short pause, the Emergency Beacon tone sounds. 4. Press and hold the Emergency button to exit Emergency mode and cancel Emergency Beacon. 7.13 Man Down (Fall Alert) Man Down (Fall Alert) is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation.

  • Page 59: Testing Fall Alert

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.13.2 Testing Fall Alert Prerequisites: Ensure that Fall Alert feature is configured in your radio. Procedure: 1. Turn on the radio, and place it in a vertical position for at least 5 seconds. 2. Lay the radio down in a horizontal position. Result: The radio plays an alert tone and the display shows Man-Down.

  • Page 60: Selecting Clear Transmissions

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● If the “Ignore Secure/Clear Switch when Strapped” programming option is enabled, the radio transmits without displaying any messages in the strapped mode of operation, regardless of the Secure/Clear switch setting. This option must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. ●...

  • Page 61: Multikey Feature

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.14.3.2 Multikey Feature This feature allows your radio to be equipped with different encryption keys and supports the DES-OFB algorithm. There are two types of encryption keys: Conventional Multikey The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through Customer Programming Software (CPS).

  • Page 62: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.14.3.5 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to view or define the Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) features. This feature is applied only when operating in secure encrypted mode. In addition to Rekey Requests, OTAR transmissions include Delayed Acknowledgments, and Power-up Acknowledgments.

  • Page 63: Location

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.16 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the radio integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. NOTE: The Location feature is addressed as Global Positioning System (GPS) across the manual as the naming convention of the buttons and strings remain the same as the legacy feature of GPS.

  • Page 64: Mission Critical Geofence (Astro 25 Trunking)

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.17 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) This feature allows your radio to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to determine its location at frequent intervals, and evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time. Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to define a geographical area on earth.

  • Page 65: Mission Critical Geofence

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 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. Voice Announcement of the new channel only works if that channel is configured with Voice Announcement. 7.17.2 Mission Critical Geofence This feature allows the radio to use the GPS receiver to determine radio location at frequent intervals and...

  • Page 66: Imbalanced Coverage

    SmartConnect. Your radio can connect through a fixed Wi-Fi access point in buildings or in-vehicle Broadband modem such as the following modems: ● Motorola Solutions VML750 ● Sierra Wireless MP70 ● Sierra Wireless GX450...

  • Page 67: Site Trunking Feature

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Your radio displays the SmartConnect capable icon on the SmartConnect enabled channel. While switching from LMR to SmartConnect, your radio displays Searching Site. When the device is connected to an available network, your radio displays the SmartConnect Connection icon. Your radio displays Out of Range when both LMR and SmartConnect are unavailable.

  • Page 68: Changing The Current Site

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

  • Page 69: Pairing With Lex Handheld

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features At the fringe areas of reception, both voice and tone quality will start to sound "garbled" or "broken". To correct this problem, simply position the accessory and radio closer to each other (within the 10 meter defined range) to re-establish clear audio reception.

  • Page 70: Responder Alert Sensors

    68012003047-JA 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. 7.19.3 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 71: Disabling The Sensor

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.19.3.4 Disabling the Sensor This feature disables the sensors temporarily or permanently from sending the sensor events to the system. NOTE: The feature is only applicable to holster sensor and weapon fired sensor. Vest pierced sensor cannot be disabled.

  • Page 72: Responding To The Notification Of Upgrade

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features If the upgrade happens on the ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional systems, the upgrade pauses to give priorities to voice call, and continues after the voice call ended. If the upgrade happens on a Wi-Fi network, the upgrade process runs concurrently with voice calls.

  • Page 73: Wi-Fi

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features Your radio supports up to 250 site aliases. Only authorized radios are enabled to send SSA. NOTE: The alert alias, alert tone, and alert period are configured in the Customer Programming Software (CPS). For more information, contact your system administrator. The SSA alert volume is reduced when voice audio is received at the same time.

  • Page 74: Checking The Wi-Fi Configuration And Status Of The Radio

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.23.3 Checking the Wi-Fi Configuration and Status of the Radio Procedure: Long press the preprogrammed Wi-Fi button. The display shows the current status of the Wi-Fi as described next. WF SRCHG Looking for available Wi-Fi networks that have been preprogrammed into the radio. WF CNTG In the process of connecting to a found Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 75: Selecting The Power Level

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features When and where to use: This feature allows twice as many zones to be accessed from a switch, doubling the amount of switch positions. Procedure: Use the programmed Basic Zone Bank button to toggle the position between Bank 1 and Bank 2. The top display shows the status icons (A, B, C, D, E, or F) or the zone name based on the bank and switch position selected.

  • Page 76: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad And Controls

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.24.5 Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls You can lock the keypad, programmable buttons, rotary knobs, and switches of your radio to avoid inadvertent entry. Check with your dealer or qualified technician for best selection to suit your usage. Procedure: 1.

  • Page 77: Conventional Squelch Operation

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.24.8 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise. Analog Options Tone Private Line, Digital Private-Line, and carrier squelch is available and programmed per channel. Option Result Carrier squelch...

  • Page 78: Digital Ptt Id Support

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.24.10 Digital PTT ID Support This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a transmission. The receiving radio and the dispatcher can view the ID, which consists of up to a maximum of eight characters.

  • Page 79: Enabling Transmit Inhibition

    68012003047-JA Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.24.12.1 Enabling Transmit Inhibition Procedure: Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button. NOTE: If the user has disabled TX Inhibit using the menu and then moves the switch to the position where TX Inhibit is enabled, the new value overwrites the menu value. The display shows Tx inhibit on.

  • Page 80: Chapter 8: Accessories

    68012003047-JA Chapter 8: 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 81: 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 82: Important Safety Information

    (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This radio transmitter is approved by ISED to operate with a Motorola Solutions-approved antenna with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

  • Page 83: 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 Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

  • Page 84: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    68012003047-JA 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.

  • Page 85: Table 5: Vhf Marine Channel List

    68012003047-JA Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ○ in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency band, and ○ 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 86 68012003047-JA Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 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 –...

  • Page 87: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    68012003047-JA 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. Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources RS232...

  • Page 88: 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 89: Ii. General Provisions

    This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED...

  • Page 90: Vi. Patent And Software Provisions

    1. that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim, 2.

  • Page 91: Viii. For Australia Only

    This provision applies to products and services supplied by Motorola Solutions to consumers within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law. This warranty is given by Motorola Solutions Australia Pty Limited (ABN16 004 742 312) of Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court. Burwood East, Victoria. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australia Consumer Law.

  • Page 92: 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 93 68012003047-JA 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 94 It can also trigger Emergency Alarm the Post-Alert Timer is not cancelled. Mission Critical Wireless. Motorola Solutions Digital Communications. Monitor Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you hear static. If the channel is in use, you hear conversation.
  • Page 95 68012003047-JA Glossary Non-tactical/revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent out on this same channel. Operation Critical Wireless. Over-The-Air Rekeying Allows the dispatcher to remotely reprogram the encryption keys in the radio. Page A one-way alert with audio and/or display messages.
  • Page 96 68012003047-JA Glossary Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) DSP interface to peripherals that consists of a clock signal line, a frame synchronization signal line, and a data line. Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data. Status Calls Pre-defined text messages that allow the user to send a conditional message without talking.

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