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Motorola VX-456 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 VX-456 UHF CBRS T RanSCeiveR peRaTing anUal...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a Motorola Solutions two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Motorola Solutions radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The VX-456 is meet the varied commercial radio needs of Australian industry. The compact case combines die- cast chassis with the clean, tough poly-carbonate resin front panel. Its shockproof versatility will allow you to operate the radio in the toughest environment.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void the user’s 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 5 • This 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.

  • Page 6: Important Information Concerning Uhf Cb Radio

    80 channels thereby from a new narrowband radio, the speech may sound doubling the channel capacity and relieving conges- quiet - simply adjust your radio volume for best per- tion in the UHF CB/PRS band. formance. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 7 Economic Development (MED), radio spectrum shall be added to those currently listed where voice management at: www.rsm.govt.nz transmission is inhibited. Currently transmissions on channels 61, 62 and 63 are also inhibited and these channels are reserved for future allocation. VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 8: Features

    User Menu Mode: Allows the user to define or r Antenna is connected to the antenna jack; configure various settings of the radio by the simple r and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack. operation from the keypad. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 9 Refer to page 34 for details Simplex Repeater Operation of the Channel List. Repeater Station TX: 476.4250 MHz RX: 477.1750 MHz Channel Channel [ CB-01D ] [ CB-01D ] VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 10: Warning! Rf Exposure Requirements

    Talk configurations.  DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle).  To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Motorola Solutions CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
  • Page 11 To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospi- tals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites. VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 12: Controls & Connectors

    TOP SEL Key Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD ( Liquid Crystal Display ) Microphone PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack ( External MIC/SP ) SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button 4-Button Programmable Key Battery Pack Latch Speaker VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 13: Lcd Icons & Indicators

    Battery Indicator Low Transmit Power Mode On Priority Channel Encryption is activated Group Number (or Name) RSSI Indicator (four steps) “Group Scan” is enabled 8 Character Alpha-numeric Display CTCSS System is activated DCS System is activated VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 14: Before You Begin

    Lithium-Ion packs, as they line outlet. could explode if accidentally short-circuited. r Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58; VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 15 When charging is completed, the LED indicator will change to green. 5) Use only the Motorola Solutions PA-55H AC Adapter. r Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58 Desktop Charger and unplug the PA-55H AC Adapter from the AC line outlet.

  • Page 16: Belt Clip Installation And Removal

    Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it. “Click.” Belt Clip Tab VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 17: Mic/Sp Cap Installation

    Use only the supplied screws when install the MIC/SP cap. r This radio does not keep the water resistance (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) when the MIC/ SP cap is not installed in the MIC/SP jack. VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 18: Operation

    LCD. miliar with the basic operation of the VX-456. r If you want to select the operating channel from a different Channel Group, press the [ D ] key...
  • Page 19 To return to the Receive mode, release the PTT the VOL/PWR knob switch. for the desired audio The VX-456 has a Time-Out Timer which limits level. Press and hold the length of each transmission to 3 minutes. It the [ SIDE-1 ] button prevent prolonged transmissions.
  • Page 20 Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be reinstalled when not using the Speaker/Microphone. 2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal microphone, and vice versa. VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 21: Arts Tm

    2 seconds. beeper will sound and does not transmit the 5-Tone Sequential code.  You may customize the key function of the VX-456 via the CE144 Programming Soft- ware. VX-456 O perating...

  • Page 22: Advanced Operation

    Programmable Key Functions The VX-456 has seven Programmable Keys consist- ing of [ TOP SEL ] , [ SIDE-1 ] , [ SIDE-2 ] , [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , [ D ] . Furthermore, each programmable key can be assigned two functions.
  • Page 23 Power” operation when in difficult terrain. When the Signaling Squelch is disabled, the “ ” When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” icon will be indicated on the display. mode, the “L” icon will be indicated on the display. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 24 To stop scanning, press the [ A ] key again. Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH selector knob is set. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 25 When you remove a “flag”, a small “P” will disap- When press the PTT switch in the Group Scan pear from the display. mode, the radio transmit on the Priority Chan- VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 26 [ B ] key) to select the desired subaudible tone (for CTCSS system) or digital code (for DCS system). You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [ C ] key. 4. Press the [ D ] key to activates the CTCSS/DCS system. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 27 When the Encryption feature is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the display. Note: The “CH-05” and “CH-35” channels are used for Emergency Channel. The Encryption feature is not available on these channels. VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 28: Field Programming Mode

    Ield rogrammIng The VX-456’s Memory Channel allows the user to (Wide: 25 kHz/step) or “SEP N2” (Narrow: change the receiving frequency while the VX-456 is 12.5 kHz/step). 6. Press the [ D ] key briefly, and then rotate the CH in the Field Programming mode.

  • Page 29: User Set Mode

    The VX-456 includes a User Menu Mode which ISplay eScrIptIon allows the user to define or configure various set- Sets the Squelch threshold level. tings, such as Beep On/Off, Display Backlight On/ BEEP Enables/Disables the keypad beeper. Off, Squelch Threshold Level, etc. The possible BELL Enables/Disables the bell function.
  • Page 30 CTCSS/DCS Key Lock function. Available Values: FRE (OFF) / LCK (ON) operation. Default: LCK (ON) lIgHt Function: Enables/Disables the LCD Indicator and the display backlight. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: ON VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 31 Under some circumstances, though, your current operating channel and priority channel. hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communication path, and high power may be necessary at all times. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 32 Available Values: present. DEF (Default): Determined in the dealer setting. Default: DEF You will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traffic on the 5-Tone paging channel. Default: DEF VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 33 Function: Enables/Disables the Roger beeper which emit the beep when release the PTT switch. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    CT-27 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Motorola Solutions Dealer for changes to this list. VX-456 O perating...
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  • Page 36: Specifications

    Operating Temperature Range: –30 °C to +60 °C Charging Temperature Range: 0 °C to +45 °C Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm RF Input-Output: 50 Ohms Dimension (H x W x D): 109 x 58.5 x 43 mm Weight (Approx.): 340 g (w/Battery, Antenna, Belt Clip) VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 37 5 / 2.5 / 1 /0.25 W Modulation: 11K0F3E Maximum Deviation: ±2.5 kHz Conducted Spurious Emissions: 70 dB below carrier FM Hum & Noise: 40 dB Audio Distortion: < 3% @ 1kHz Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. VX-456 O perating anual...
  • Page 38 VX-456 C hannel ( mH ( mH ( mH ( mH requency requency requency requency Hannel Hannel Hannel Hannel CB-01D 476.4250 477.1750 CB-17S 476.8250 CB-41D 476.4375 477.1875 CB-57S 476.8375 CB-01S 476.4250 CB-18S 476.8500 CB-41S 476.4375 CB-58S 476.8625 CB-02D 476.4500 477.2000 CB-19S 476.8750...
  • Page 39 DCS 115 DCS 244 DCS 356 DCS 516 DCS 754 DCS 116 DCS 245 DCS 364 DCS 523 ---- DCS 122 DCS 246 DCS 365 DCS 526 ---- DCS 125 DCS 250 DCS 371 DCS 532 ---- VX-456 O perating anual...

  • Page 40: Motorola Solutions Products Limited Warranty & Liability

    Accessories (including battery, antenna, charger, belt clip etc.) ..............One (1) Year Motorola Solutions Australia, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), re- place 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 41 This warranty sets forth the full extent of Motorola Solutions Australia’s responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, re- placement or refund of the purchase price of the Product, at Motorola Solutions Australia’s option, is the end user purchaser’s sole exclusive remedy.
  • Page 42 IV. Patent And Software Provisions: Motorola Solutions Australia will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by Motorola Solu- tions Australia , nor will Motorola Solutions Australia have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by Motorola Solutions Australia which is attached to or used in connection with the Product.
  • Page 43 IaBIlIty VI. For Australia Only: This warranty is given by Motorola Solutions Australia Pty Limited (ABN 16 004 742 312) of Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court. Burwood East, Victoria (“Motorola Solutions Australia”). Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australia Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replace- ment or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
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  • Page 46 Motorola Solutions, Inc. MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and Styl- ized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mo- torola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2018 Motorola Solutions, Inc.

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