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MN004864A01-AN 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....................
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MN004864A01-AN Contents 4.7 Phone Call Displays and Alerts......................36 4.8 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 Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button..............38 5.4 Mode Select Feature........................38 5.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey................39 5.4.2 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button.................
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MN004864A01-AN Contents 7.1.4 Making Priority Dispatch Calls................... 49 7.1.5 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ................49 7.1.5.1 Classification of Regrouped Radios..............50 7.1.5.2 Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)............50 7.1.6 Dynamic Zone Programming..................... 50 7.1.6.1 Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Channel........51 7.1.6.2 Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from List Selection........
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MN004864A01-AN Contents 7.7 Recent Calls.............................64 7.7.1 Viewing Recent Calls......................64 7.7.2 Deleting Calls........................65 7.7.3 Instant Recall........................65 7.7.3.1 Saving and Playback Calls...................65 7.8 In-Call User Alert..........................67 7.9 Quik Call II............................67 7.9.1 Initiating Quick Call II Transmissions................. 67 7.10 Emergency Operation........................67 7.10.1 Special Considerations for Emergency Operation............
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MN004864A01-AN Contents 7.14.4.1 Appending a Priority Status to a Text Message..........81 7.14.4.2 Removing a Priority Status from a Text Message..........81 7.14.4.3 Appending a Request Reply to a Text Message..........81 7.14.4.4 Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message..........82 7.14.4.5 Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message....
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MN004864A01-AN Contents 7.19.4 Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature.................97 7.19.5 Selecting Location Format....................98 7.19.6 Saving a Waypoint......................98 7.19.7 Viewing a Saved Waypoint....................99 7.19.8 Editing the Alias of a Waypoint..................99 7.19.9 Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint................100 7.19.10 Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint................100 7.19.11 Deleting All Saved Waypoints..................
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MN004864A01-AN Contents 7.25.5 Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site..............114 7.25.6 Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site by Manual Entry.......... 114 7.25.7 Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites................115 7.25.8 Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites.............115 7.26 Utilities............................116 7.26.1 Selecting the Power Level....................116 7.26.2 Selecting a Radio Profile....................
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Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies........136 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources.............. 136 Limited Warranty......................137 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS..............137 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:............137 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:....................... 138 III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:........................138 IV.
MN004864A01-AN Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R31.00.00 or later. Accessing the Radio Information on page 123 to determine the software version of your radio. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 1: Read Me First ● Never obstruct or cover the vent port, even with a label. ● Ensure that no oily substances come in contact with the vent port. ● If water is observed on the vent port of radio casting, dry the vent port. Otherwise, the water blocks the vent port and prevent pressure equalizing and could affect the overall performance of the radio.
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.
MN004864A01-AN 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: ●...
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...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 2: Getting Started 2. To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Lift the latch at the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery out from the radio. NOTE: Radio supports revision B and above for PMNN4491 battery. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
Procedure: 1. Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click. ● If the power-up test is successful, the display shows Motorola Solutions logo momentarily, 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).
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume. LED Indicator Top Side (Select) Button Use this programmable button to access a programmed function or enable or disable a feature. Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Press and hold to talk in simplex calls or to initiate a group call, release it to listen. Side Button 1 Use this programmable button to access a programmed function or enable or disable a feature.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Your radio uses icons to indicate the selected text entry mode. Table 1: Text Entry Modes Icon Description The text entry is in hexadecimal mode. The text entry is in numeric mode. The first character of the text entry is capitalized. The text entry is in normal text mode.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Mode Output Uppercase M N O Lowercase m n o 7 key Numeric Uppercase P Q R S Lowercase p q r s 8 key Numeric Uppercase T U V Lowercase t u v 9 key Numeric Uppercase W X Y Z...
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Bluetooth Discoverable On/Off Enables the visibility of your radio to other Bluetooth devices. Call Alert Allows your radio to function like a pager, or to verify if a radio is active on the system. Call Response Allows you to answer a private call.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Private Call (Trunking Only) Allows a call from one individual radio to another. Private Line Defeat (Conventional Only) Overrides any coded squelch (DPL or PL) that is preprogrammed to a channel. Private Line Disable Allows you to adjust the desired squelch level of the radio. Priority Dispatch Allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 3: Radio Controls Text Messaging Service (TMS) Allows you to access the Text Messaging Service (TMS) menu. TMS Quick Text Selects a predefined message. User Allows you to log on to the server with a personally identifiable user name. Zone Select Selects a zone from the switch.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators 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. This feature must be enabled in your radio to see the information. Procedure: to Batt.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators Table 3: LED Indications Indication Status Solid red Radio is transmitting. Blinking red Radio is transmitting at low battery condition. Double blinking red Radio is transmitting an emergency alarm or call. Rapid blinking red Radio has failed the self-test upon powering up or encountered a fatal error. Solid yellow Radio is receiving in both trunking and conventional clear mode.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description The radio is connected with other radios through a repeater. The selected channel is being monitored in conventional operation. The In-Call User Alert feature is enabled. Voice muting of the affiliated trunking talkgroup or selected conventional channel is activated. The radio is set at High power.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators Icon Description The Bluetooth wireless technology is turned on and ready for connection. Steady Bluetooth is connected to the external Bluetooth device. Blinking Bluetooth device is disconnected. Turn the Multi-Function Knob to turn the volume up or down. TMS Status Icons This feature only supports Model 3.5 and Model 2.5.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators Call Type Icons Table 5: Call Type Icons Icon Description A radio number. A radio number added to a Call List. A mobile number. A mobile number added to a Call List. A landline phone number. A landline phone number added to a Call List.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Long, Low- Time-Out Timer Timed After time out. Pitched Tone Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibit (When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not al- lowed. Lack of Voice PTT Time When the radio ends your call after it detected there is lack of voice for 60 seconds after the PTT is pressed and hold.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Enhanced Call Sent When waiting for target of Private Call to answer the call. Phone Call Received When a land-to-mobile phone call is received. Gurgle Dynamic Regrouping (When PTT button is pressed) a dynamic ID has been received.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard A Group of Busy When system is busy. Low-Pitched Tones Short, Medi- Valid Key-Press When a correct key is pressed. um-Pitched Radio Self Test Pass When radio passes its power-up self test. Tone Clear Voice At beginning of a non-coded communication.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 4: Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Decremen- Bluetooth Unpaired When Bluetooth accessory is unpaired from the radio. tal- Pitched Bluetooth Disconnected When Bluetooth accessory is disconnected from the radio. Tone Phone Call Displays and Alerts The following phone call displays and alerts appears on the radio display when you make and receive phone calls.
MN004864A01-AN 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. Do one of the following to select a radio channel. You can use these options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey Five softkeys are available for you to save the frequently used zone and channel. Prerequisites: Enable the Preconfigurable Preset Zone and Channel field. Procedure: 1.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.5.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call When and where to use: When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio displays the following depending on the system your radio is configured to: ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 5: General Radio Operation When you receive a Telephone Call, you hear a telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green. The display shows Phone call and the call received icon blinks. Procedure: 1. Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin. 2.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 5: General Radio Operation ● Press the Menu Select button directly below LNum to go to the last number dialed. ● to the required ID. ● Use the keypad to enter the required ID. 3. Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call. The display shows Calling...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.6.4 Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only) This feature allows you to make calls similar to standard phone calls to a mobile or landline phone. Procedure: to Phon, and press the Menu Select button directly below Phon. The display shows the last transmitted or received ID.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.8.1 Monitoring a Channel When and where to use: Do one of the followings to monitor a channel. You can use these options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions. Procedure: ● Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
Chapter 6: Additional Performance Enhancement 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Chapter 7 Advanced Features This chapter explains the operations of the features available in your radio. Advanced Call Features This chapter explains the operations of the call features available in your radio. 7.1.1 Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only) A Selective Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio with privacy.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 4. Press and hold the PTT button to start the Selective Call. The display shows the ID of the target radio. 5. Release the PTT button to listen. 6. Press to return to the Home screen. 7.1.2 Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● to Sts and press the Menu Select button directly below Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status call, or the first status in the list. 2. Perform one of the following actions: ● to the required status.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio automatically returns to the previous zone and channel. If you access a zone or channel that has been reserved as a dynamically regrouped mode for other users, you hear an invalid tone.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.1.6.1 Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Channel Procedure: to Zone then press the Menu Select button directly below Zone. The display shows the Zone screen. to <# Dynamic Zone Channels>. 3. Perform one of the following actions: ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Procedure: to ZnPr then press the Menu Select button directly below ZnPr to enter Program Zone screen. 2. Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit. The display shows Search Options screen. to Channel Name then press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows a blinking cursor on the Channel Name screen.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features You can clone the zones by connecting the source radio and target radio with a clone cable. 7.1.7.1 Cloning Zones Procedure: 1. On the source radio, press the Menu Select button directly below Clon. 2. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to select source zone. 3.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Table 6: MPL Selection Mode Selection Mode Description Dynamic The MPL List selection/functionality is automatically updated (and active on the radio current channel) as users scroll through the avail- able MPL List selections. Static While users are scrolling through the radio available MPL List selec- tions, MPL functionality does not change until a new MPL List is manually selected.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Each entry within Contacts contains the following information: ● Call Alias (Name) ● Call ID (Number) ● Call Type (Icon) ● WACN ID (ASTRO 25 Trunking IDs only) ● System ID Your radio must be programmed to allow you to add, edit, or delete the contact entries. Your radio also supports a maximum of 50 call lists.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to Name and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit. The display shows Edit name and a blinking cursor appears. 4. Use the keypad to enter the name and press the Menu Select button directly below Ok once you have entered the name.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features The entries are alphabetically sorted. to the entry you want to add and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . to Add to CallLst and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . 4.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to the entry alias you wish to change and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit . A blinking cursor appears. 5. Use the keypad to edit the name and press the Menu Select button directly below Ok once you have finished.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.3.7 Viewing Details of a Contact Procedure: to Cnts and press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts . The entries are alphabetically sorted. to the entry you want to view and press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . to View and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel .
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.4.3 Editing the Scan List When and where to use: This feature allows you to change scan list members and priorities. Procedure: 1. Perform one of the following actions: ● Long press the preprogrammed Scan List Programming button (side button). ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 4. Perform one of the following actions: ● to select more list members whose scan status you want to change. ● Use the keypad to go directly to that scan list member. ● Use the 16-Position Select knob to select another scan list member. 5.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.5.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only) When and where to use: While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature allows you to temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except for the Priority-One channel) to the Priority-Two channel. This change remains in effect until scan is turned off.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Depending on how your radio is programmed, if there is no answer after the maximum ring time or when you press the PTT button for an Enhanced Private Call, the radio automatically sends a call alert page. NOTE: This feature must be programmed by a qualified radio technician.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to select the alias or ID, and press the PTT button to initiate the call. If the target radio does not respond after a preprogrammed period, the display shows Send page?. d. To send the call alert page, press the Menu Select button directly below Yes . To exit the screen without sending the call alert page, press the Menu Select button directly below No .
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features d. To view the recent Emergency calls, press the Menu Select button directly below Emer. Press the Menu Select button directly below All to view back all recent calls. e. To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Exit, or the PTT button.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to Recent Convs and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to view the recent conversations. 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.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call ● Silent Emergency Alarm 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.10.3 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. 7.10.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 3. To send Remote Emergency, press the PTT button or press the Send menu button. Result: If the ID of the target radio is valid, your radio displays sending notification and saves the ID as the last Remote Emergency ID.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.10.5.4 Receiving Remote Emergency The remote emergency will only be launched if your radio has the emergency enabled. The receiving radio displays Emergency. Procedure: To exit the emergency operation, press and hold the programmed Emergency button. 7.10.5.5 Filtering Remote Emergency Contacts This feature allows you to filter contacts.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.10.7 Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) When and where to use: This feature gives your radio priority access to a talkgroup. Procedure: 1. Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. One of the following scenarios occurs: ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.10.9 Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call When and where to use: This feature gives your radio priority access on a channel for conventional system, and to a talkgroup for trunking system. Procedure: 1. Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. If successful, the display shows Emergency on the current zone and channel.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features If unsuccessful, 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 your radio's codeplug programming. 3.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● Sending an Emergency Alarm and Call ● Entering or Exiting a Trunking Talkgroup 7.11.1 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.
MN004864A01-AN 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. 7.12 Sending Evacuation Tone This feature enables the evacuation tone to be heard on the transmitting radio and on any radio that is able to...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ○ In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the zone and ARS server channel. ○ In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display shows the zone and ARS non-server channel. ○ If the channel or mode selected is unprogrammed, the display shows Unprogrammed. 7.13.2 User Login Feature This feature allows you to take on a friendly username such as Text Messaging Service (TMS).
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● If the user name is invalid, login fails and the user login failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display also shows Login failed. ● If the PIN is invalid, login fails and the user login failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display also shows Login failed.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.14.1 Accessing the Messaging Features Procedure: 1. Perform one of the following actions: ● Press the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the TMS feature screen. ● Press and hold the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the Inbox. ●...
MN004864A01-AN 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: You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message. See Priority Status and Request Reply for New Text Messages on page 81 for more information.
MN004864A01-AN 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: You can append a priority status and/or a request reply to your message. See Priority Status and Request Reply for New Text Messages on page 81 for more information.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to Req Reply and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to request for a reply. Result: The request reply icon appears beside the normal message icon on the label bar. 7.14.4.4 Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message Prerequisites: Ensure that an outgoing message is composed to allow you to perform this procedure.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.14.4.7 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.14.4.9 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to the required text message and press the Menu Select button below Sel to view the message. ● Select Edit to edit the message before sending it. ● Select Del to delete the message. ● Select Back to return to the previous screen.
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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.15.1 Two-Factor Authentication This feature allows you to log in and authenticate yourself with a username, unit ID, password, and passcode. The user login feature enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● Press and hold to scroll through the list of predefined Unit IDs at a fast scroll rate. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to select the predefined Unit ID. If the selected predefined Unit ID has more than the maximum allowed characters, or an invalid character in it, the display shows momentary Invalid UnitID.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features You shall receive a service advertisement message to indicate the Query is available after you have successfully logged in the radio with a Two-Factor Authentication. NOTE: The query server must be selected as the destination so that it can receive the query message and respond the query with text message.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features When you receive a query, you hear a unique, high-pitched chirp and the display shows the message icon flagged with “Priority”. The display shows momentary New msg. Procedure: To access the Inbox, press and hold the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button or press the Menu Select button directly below TMS.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.16.3 Managing Encryption This chapter explains the encryption feature on your radio. 7.16.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys Prerequisites: ● Refer to the Key Variable Loader (KVL) manual for equipment connections and setup. Procedure: 1. Attach the KVL to your radio. The display shows Keyloading and all other radio functions, except for power down, backlight, and volume, are locked out.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to scroll through the encryption keys or use the keypad to enter the number of the desired key. 4. Perform one of the following actions: ● Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to save the newly selected key and return to the Home screen.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features c. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn . The display shows the available key erase options. to the required option and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . e. Select Erase all keys? or Erase single key? by pressing the Menu Select button below Yes to erase the encryption key(s) in the radio.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● Number of attempts for password entry. If you exhaust all attempts at entering the correct password, the radio is deadlocked. Restart the radio to start over. NOTE: Depending on the configuration, the radio can carry over the number of attempts remaining even after a power cycle.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.17.3 Changing the Tactical Inhibit Password The Tactical Inhibit Password is required for the Radio Stun and Radio Kill features. You can set up to eight characters for this password. Procedure: to Pswd. 2. Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd. The display shows Change Password screen.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features obtain indoors, in covered locations, between high buildings, or in situations where you have not established a clear broad view of the sky. If adequate signals from multiple satellites are available, your GPS feature only provides an approximate location, usually within 10 meters from your actual location, but sometimes farther away.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● MGRS NOTE: When you send your location to another radio, the receiving radio displays the location in its selected format. 7.19.3 MGRS Coordinates Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) can only be enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS) configuration.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.19.5 Selecting Location Format Procedure: to Loc. 2. Press the Menu Select button directly below Loc. 3. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Loc Format and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. to the preferred location format and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.19.7 Viewing a Saved Waypoint Prerequisites: Ensure your radio shows the current location on the screen. Procedure: 1. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows a list of waypoints.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.19.9 Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint When and where to use: NOTE: You can only edit preprogrammed coordinates of Home and Destination. Ensure that your radio shows the current location on the screen. Procedure: 1.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Procedure: 1. Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn. to Waypoints and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows a list of waypoints. 3. Perform one of the following actions: ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to Dist frm here and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . The display shows a list of waypoints. to the required waypoint and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel . Result: The display shows the distance and bearing from the current to the selected coordinates.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Once the radio is connected, you hear a dynamic regroup tone, the radio display shows <DYNAMIC channel> with the temporary green color intelligent backlight and you hear a Voice Announcement. NOTE: When the radio loses the GPS signal, the GPS icon blinks and the radio sounds two high-pitched tones repetitively to indicate that the GPS has failed to operate.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.21.2 Imbalanced Coverage Imbalanced coverage occurs when the radio is able to receive the control channel but is unable to transmit back to the system. The radio generates a periodic tone and displays No Comms. 7.21.3 Out-of-Range Radio Your radio can no longer lock onto a control channel when out-of-range from the system.
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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.22.1 PIN Authentication in Pairing This feature allows your radio to verify the correct device to pair with using PIN authentication. NOTE: The PIN authentication method is only applicable for Bluetooth version 2.1 and above. 7.22.1.1 Pairing the Authentication PIN when Receiving a Pairing Request...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.22.1.2 Pairing the Authentication PIN with the Generated Numeric PIN Prerequisites: Follow the procedure in Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth Device to search for available Bluetooth devices. Start pairing with the Authentication PIN by following the steps described next. Procedure: to the required device.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features The pairing process can be canceled by pressing the Menu Select button below Cncl. If successful, the display shows Pairing in progress,<Device Friendly Name> paired, Connecting in progress... followed by <Device Friendly Name>connected. The display returns to the Bluetooth feature screen.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.22.3 Editing the Bluetooth Friendly Name Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature. Procedure: to BT. Press the Menu Select button directly below BT to access the Bluetooth feature screen. to Friendly name and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features upgrade, the process only takes a few seconds. In the case of firmware upgrade, the installation takes several minutes. NOTE: The radio cannot be used while the upgrade is being installed. Therefore, make sure to only accept the upgrade at a convenient time when immediate radio use is not required.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to Start Alert and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows the Select Site screen. to the desired Site Alias. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows the Select Alert screen. to select the desired Alert Alias and press the Menu Select button directly below Send.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7. To return to the Home screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Exit. Result: 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>...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to select the desired Alert Alias and press the Menu Select button directly below Send. The display shows Sending req. If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Req failed.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features to [SiteID Entry] and press the Menu Select button directly below Edit. The display shows the Enter SiteID screen. 5. Key in the required Site ID and press the Menu Select button directly below Send. One of the following scenarios occur: ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 2. Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA. The display shows the Site Alert screen. to Stop Alert and press the Menu Select button directly below Sel. The display shows the Select Site screen. to [All Avail] and press the Menu Select button directly below Send.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Refer to a qualified technician for more information. Do one of the following to select a radio profile. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions. Procedure: ● Selecting a radio profile using the preprogrammed Profile button: a.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Do one of the following to select the audio speaker. You can use the options interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions. Procedure: ● Select the audio speaker using the preprogrammed Profile button: a.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Check with your dealer or qualified technician for best selection to suit your usage. Procedure: 1. Toggle the preprogrammed Keypad/Control Lock button to on. The display shows Kypd/Ctrl Lock. 2. Toggle again to unlock the controls. 7.26.7 Turning the Controls and Keypad Buttons Tones On or When and where to use: You can enable and disable the tones of Navigation buttons, controls and keypad if...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.26.9 Using the Time-Out Timer When and where to use: This feature turns off the transmitter of your radio. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone. 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Analog Options Tone Private Line, Digital Private-Line, and carrier squelch is available and programmed per channel. 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 7.26.13 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● to TxIn. Press the Menu Select button below TxIn. ● 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features ● Option Board Bluetooth Address (optional) ● Expansion Board Type (optional) ● MFK Secondary Function ● DSP Version ● KG (Secure Algorithm) ● Serial Number ● Flash Size and Type ● RF Band(s) ● Processor Version ●...
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 3. Perform one of the following actions: ● to scroll through the various information. ● Press the Menu Select button directly below Back to return to the previous screen. ● Press to return to the Home screen. 7.26.16.3 Viewing the Control Assignments When and where to use: This feature displays the programmable radio functions assigned to the controls of...
The radio displays Radio Param and Zn/Ch Param. 7.26.17.2 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.
MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features 5. Press to select the required channel and press SEL to access the channel parameter. The radio displays the channel parameter screen. 6. Press to select the required channel parameter. 7.26.17.4 Changing a Channel Parameter Procedure: 1.
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MN004864A01-AN Chapter 7: Advanced Features Parameter Editing Keys Value Rx DPL ● Use keypad to directly enter the desired value. DEL to delete the parameter value of PL entered. In addition, for Tx DPL and Rx DPL, the INVT softkey switches INVERT on and off. Tx NAC to increment or decrement entry and to move cursor within parameter value.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
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.
The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ● Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the authority of the user to operate this equipment. FCC Licensing Information This device complies with Parts 90 and 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
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).
MN004864A01-AN 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.
MN004864A01-AN 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.
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MN004864A01-AN 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 –...
MN004864A01-AN 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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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MN004864A01-AN 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.
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Light Emitting Diode (LED) An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed through it. 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.
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MN004864A01-AN Glossary Network Access Code (NAC) operates on digital channels to reduce voice channel interference between adjacent systems and sites. Non-tactical/revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent out on this same channel. Over-The-Air Rekeying Allows the dispatcher to remotely reprogram the encryption keys in the radio.
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MN004864A01-AN Glossary Selective Call A feature that allows you to call a selected individual, intended to provide privacy and to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen to conversations of no interest to you. Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup. Squelch Muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined value.
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MN004864A01-AN Glossary Coordinated Universal Time. The international time standard (formerly Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT). Zero hours UTC is midnight in Greenwich, England, which is located at 0 degrees longitude. Everything east of Greenwich (up to 180 degrees) is later in time; everything west is earlier. There are 42 time authorities around the world that are constantly synchronizing with each other.
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