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- Page 1 ™ Two-Way Radios Model 2 APX N30 User Guide *MN009363A01* APRIL 2024 MN009363A01-AF © 2024 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Notice to Users (FCC).........................13 FCC Licensing Information......................13 Applying for Canadian License....................14 Limited Warranty............................ 14 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS.............14 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........14 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:.......................15 III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:......................15 IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.................15 V. - Page 3 MN009363A01-AF Contents 3.1 Attaching and Removing the Battery....................29 Attaching the Battery........................29 Removing the Battery........................29 3.2 Attaching and Removing the Antenna..................... 29 Attaching the Antenna.........................29 Removing the Antenna........................29 3.3 Attaching and Removing the Accessory Connector Cover.............. 30 Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover................. 30 Removing the Accessory Connector Cover................
- Page 4 MN009363A01-AF Contents 5.15 Using the PL Disable Feature......................44 5.16 Digital PTT ID Support ........................44 5.17 General Radio Information......................44 5.17.1 Accessing the General Radio Information................45 Chapter 6: Trunking System Controls................46 6.1 Operating in Failsoft System......................46 6.2 Imbalanced Coverage........................46 6.3 Out-of-Range Radio.........................46 6.4 Site Trunking Feature........................46 6.5 Site Search............................
- Page 5 MN009363A01-AF Contents 10.1 Using TPS Normal Transmission....................58 10.2 Using TPS Emergency Transmission.................... 58 Chapter 11: Fall Alert ......................59 11.1 Radio Alerts When Fall Alert is Triggered..................59 11.2 Testing Fall Alert ..........................59 11.3 Exiting Fall Alert ..........................60 11.4 Reinitiating Fall Alert........................60 Chapter 12: Secure Operations..................61 12.1 Switching Between Secure and Clear Transmission..............
- Page 6 MN009363A01-AF Contents 16.1 Turning Location On or Off......................72 16.2 Accessing Location........................72 16.3 Selecting Location Formats......................73 16.4 Managing Waypoints........................73 16.5 Location Feature in Emergency Mode................... 74 16.6 Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional)..............74 16.7 MGRS Coordinates........................75 Chapter 17: Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking)........76 17.1 Entry to the Geofence Area......................
- Page 7 MN009363A01-AF Contents 28.1 Classification of Regrouped Radios....................94 28.2 Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)..................94 Chapter 29: Dynamic Zone Programming................95 29.1 Selecting Channels in the Dynamic Zone..................95 29.2 Deleting Channels in the Dynamic Zone..................95 Chapter 30: Multiple Private Line..................96 30.1 Selecting Multiple Private Line.......................96 Chapter 31: Zone-to-Zone Cloning...................
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Page 8: List Of Figures
MN009363A01-AF List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Radio Overview..........................21 Figure 2: Keypad Overview..........................22 Figure 3: Home Screen Display........................32... -
Page 9: List Of Tables
MN009363A01-AF List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Radio Overview Description........................21 Table 2: Keypad Overview..........................23 Table 3: Assignable Radio Functions........................23 Table 4: ViQi Basic Voice Control Commands....................26 Table 5: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries........................ 27 Table 6: Home Screen Overview Description....................32 Table 7: Status Icons............................ -
Page 10: Legal And Support
License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. -
Page 11: 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 12: Ised Wlan Statement
Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two- Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations. For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website:... -
Page 13: Notice To Users (Fcc)
MN009363A01-AF Legal and Support https://www.motorolasolutions.com Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void your authority to operate this device. Under Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISED. -
Page 14: Applying For Canadian License
Legal and Support 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). ISED requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. -
Page 15: Ii. General Provisions
Service performed under this plan consists of repair or replacement of the covered equipment as set forth in the terms and conditions. Repairs will be made only at the designated MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS repair depot. Local services are not included. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay the inbound shipping charges only with use of the MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS designated delivery service. -
Page 16: What This Warranty Does Not Cover
1. that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim, 2. -
Page 17: Vii. Governing Law
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 18: Read Me First
MN009363A01-AF Read Me First Read Me First This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. Notations Used in This Manual Notations such as Warning, Caution, and Notice are used throughout the text in this publication. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed. WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, and so on, which can result in injury or death if not carefully observed. -
Page 19: Chapter 1: Radio Care
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 1: Radio Care Chapter 1 Radio Care Proper radio usage and care ensure efficient operation and long life of the product. CAUTION: Use the radio according to the following recommendations and warnings. ● Your radio casing has a vent port for pressure equalization in the radio. Never poke this vent with objects such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers. -
Page 20: Cleaning Your 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. -
Page 21: Chapter 2: Radio Overview
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Chapter 2 Radio Overview Figure 1: Radio Overview Table 1: Radio Overview Description Number Name Description Antenna Allows you to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves during transmitting and receiving. Channel Selector knob Allows you to select channel. On/Off/Volume Control knob Allows you to turn on or off the radio, and adjust the volume. -
Page 22: Keypad Overview
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Number Name Description Speaker Outputs tones and audio that are generated by the radio. Keypad Allows menu navigation and interface selection. Display The radio display screen. Digital Mic 2 Allows your voice to be sent when PTT or voice operations are activated. -
Page 23: Programmable Radio Functions
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Table 2: Keypad Overview Number Button Name Description Menu Select buttons Press to access the corresponding menu. Home button Press to return to Home screen. Programmable button 1 (P1) This button is programmable using the Customer Programming Software (CPS). - Page 24 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Function Description Channel Up/Down Allows you to scroll up or down to other channels within the current Zone. Contacts Allows you to access the Contacts menu. Dual Tone Multiple Frequency Allows you to send out DTMF code of the assigned DTMF value. (DTMF) Tone For example, when DTMF Tone 9 is selected, you can send out DTMF Tone 9.
- Page 25 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Function Description mission of voice communication. Otherwise, the radio blocks the transmission and sounds the Talk Prohibit Tone. Priority Dispatch Allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup. Radio Profiles Allows you to access a set of programmed visual and audio settings of the radio.
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Page 26: Viqi
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Function Description Voice Mute Allows you to mute the voice transmission of the current zone and channel. Volume Set Tone Sets the volume set tone. ViQi ViQi allows you to manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands. This feature is purpose-built for easier access to features. -
Page 27: Table 5: Viqi Virtual Partner Queries
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview Feature Examples ● “Go to help” ViQi Virtual Partner ViQi Virtual Partner helps you to look up information such as license plate, driver's license, and Vehicle ID Number (VIN), and she responds with a result to your query. Table 5: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries The following table shows the queries supported by the ViQi Virtual Partner feature and their respective commands. -
Page 28: Activating Basic Voice Control
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 2: Radio Overview 2.3.1 Activating Basic Voice Control Prerequisites: Configure a programmable button for basic voice control. Procedure: 1. Press and hold the programmed Basic Voice Control button. 2. Speak your command into the radio mic. 3. Release the programmed Basic Voice Control button. Result: Basic voice control is activated and the radio operates according to the voice command. -
Page 29: Chapter 3: Getting Started
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 3: Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started This section provides instructions to prepare your radio for use. Attaching and Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery Procedure: Slide the battery into the radio frame until the latches click into place. Removing the Battery Procedure: 1. -
Page 30: Attaching And Removing The Accessory Connector Cover
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. -
Page 31: Turning The Radio On Or Off
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 3: Getting Started For a list of Motorola Solutions-authorized batteries and chargers available for use with your radio, see Accessories. NOTE: When charging a battery attached to a radio, the radio must be turned off. Procedure: 1. Turn off the radio while charging in a single or multi-unit charger. -
Page 32: Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview Chapter 4 Home Screen Overview Figure 3: Home Screen Display Table 6: Home Screen Overview Description Number Name Description Dark Mode Status Bar Dark mode status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. Bright Mode Status Bar Bright mode status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. -
Page 33: Status Icons
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview 4.1.1 Status Icons These icons appear at the status bar to provide device-specific information or status. Table 7: Status Icons Icon Name Description Battery Level Indicates the remaining battery level of the radio. The icon blinks when the battery level drops to 10% or lower. - Page 34 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Call Received The radio received a call. Direct Mode The radio is configured for direct radio-to-radio communication in conventional operation. Global Positioning System GPS is enabled and the signal is available. (GPS) In-Call User Alert The receiving audio turns off.
- Page 35 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Satellite Receiving The radio is receiving a satellite signal. Satellite Transmitting The radio is transmitting a satellite signal. Satellite Receiving and Transmit- The radio is receiving and transmitting satellite sig- ting nals.
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Page 36: Led Indications
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Blinking The radio is receiving an AES-encrypted voice call. Power Level High The radio is set at high power. Power Level Low The radio is set at low power. Virtual Private Network (VPN) VPN is activated on the radio. -
Page 37: Intelligent Lighting Indicators
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview 4.1.3 Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporarily changes the color of the Top Light Bar and adds a color bar to the main display screen to help signal that a radio event has occurred. Table 9: Intelligent Lighting Indicators Backlight and Bar Notification... - Page 38 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 4: Home Screen Overview Indicator Light Bar Color Call State Yellow Receiving and Unmuted Voice Transmission Light Blue Out of Range Light Blue Smart Connect Gray Unprogrammed Gray Receiving Frequency Error...
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Page 39: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation Chapter 5 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Selecting Zones A zone is a group of channels. Procedure: 1. Press the Zone menu item. 2. Select the required zone and press Sel. Selecting Channels A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit or receive frequency pairs. -
Page 40: Saving Zones And Channels
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation When programmed, pressing the button changes the transmission to the saved zone and channel. When the Preconfigurable Preset Zone and Channel field is enabled, pressing and holding the preferred Mode Select menu saves the current zone and channel to one of the Mode Select menus. The radio displays MS0x is programmed. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Display Backlight
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation Procedure: Enable or disable the radio alias by pressing the MyID menu item. Result: The display shows momentary Radio ID off, and the radio alias disappears from the Home screen or the display shows momentary Radio ID on, and the radio alias appears on the Home screen. Adjusting the Display Backlight You can enable or disable the radio display backlight as needed, if poor light conditions make the display or keypad difficult to read. -
Page 42: Setting The Tones For Controls And Buttons
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.10 Setting the Tones for Controls and Buttons If needed, you can enable or disable the tones of navigation buttons and controls. Procedure: Turn the tones on or off by pressing the Mute menu item. Result: The display shows a notification message indicating if the tones are enabled or disabled. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Squelch Level
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.13 Adjusting the Squelch Level The Adjustable Fine Tune Squelch feature allows you to adjust the desired squelch level of the radio between level 0 and 15. The following settings determine the types of call that you receive: ●... -
Page 44: Setting Conventional Squelch Operation
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.14.1 Setting Conventional Squelch Operation Procedure: 1. Press the Sql menu item. 2. Perform one of the following actions: ● To increase the squelch volume, press +. ● To decrease the squelch volume, press -. 3. -
Page 45: Accessing The General Radio Information
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 5: General Radio Operation 5.17.1 Accessing the General Radio Information Procedure: 1. Press the Info menu item. 2. Perform one of the following actions: ● To view radio information, press Radio Info. ● To view IP information, press IP Info. ●... -
Page 46: Chapter 6: Trunking System Controls
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 6: Trunking System Controls Chapter 6 Trunking System Controls This chapter explains the trunking system control features on your radio. Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communication during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel. -
Page 47: Locking Or Unlocking Sites
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 6: Trunking System Controls The Searching site indicator alerts you that your radio is attempting to search for a valid trunked control channel. Locking or Unlocking Sites This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature must be used with caution because it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system. -
Page 48: Chapter 7: Types Of Radio Calls
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 7: Types of Radio Calls Chapter 7 Types of Radio Calls Your radio can make a Talkgroup, Private, Selective, and Telephone call in conventional and/or trunking mode. Call Type Conventional Trunking Mode SmartConnect Mode Talkgroup Call This feature is a point-to-multipoint call operation. -
Page 49: Receiving Calls
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 7: Types of Radio Calls Option Actions Private Call a. Enter the Contacts page by pressing the Cnts menu item. b. Select the required preprogrammed contact. c. Start the call by pressing the PTT button. d. To end the call, press Exit. Selective Call a. -
Page 50: Making Priority Dispatch Calls
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 7: Types of Radio Calls Option Actions Selective Call For incoming Selective Calls, your radio automatically plays the transmission from the call. a. Respond to the call by pressing and holding the PTT button. b. Speak into the microphone. Telephone Call Perform one of the following actions: ●... -
Page 51: Chapter 8: Emergency Operation
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 8: Emergency Operation Chapter 8 Emergency Operation The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. An emergency signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio supports the following Emergency modes: ● Emergency Alarm ●... -
Page 52: Sending Emergency Alarms
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 8: Emergency Operation Sending Emergency Alarms Procedure: Press the programmed Top (Orange) button. Result: Your radio shows the following indications: ● A positive indicator tone sounds. ● The red LED blinks. ● The display shows Emergency, and the current zone or channel. When you receive acknowledgement from the dispatcher, your radio shows the following indications: ●... -
Page 53: Remote Emergency
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 8: Emergency Operation Procedure: ● To exit the emergency operation, press and hold the programmed Top (Orange) button. ● To exit the emergency operation as supervisor (Trunking only), use one of the following options: Option Actions Exiting Emergency operation initiated by the Perform one of the following actions: Supervisor ○... -
Page 54: Sending Remote Emergency By Entering The User Id
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 8: Emergency Operation 8.5.2 Sending Remote Emergency by Entering the User ID Procedure: 1. Press the programmed Remote Emergency button. 2. Press any digit key. 3. Enter the number of the user ID. 4. To send Remote Emergency, press the PTT button or press Send. 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. -
Page 55: Emergency Keep-Alive
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 8: Emergency Operation 2. Press the Fltr menu item button. Result: Your radio displays the filtered call list. Emergency Keep-Alive This feature prevents the radio from being turned off when it is in Emergency mode. If this feature is enabled, you are required to exit Emergency mode before turning off your radio. -
Page 56: Chapter 9: Fireground
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 9: Fireground Chapter 9 Fireground The portable Fireground Communications System is designed for deployment at an incident scene. It consists of central components that provide on-scene and in building radio coverage, and enhanced personnel accountability and monitoring: ● Your APX portable radios ●... -
Page 57: Responding To Evacuation Indicator
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 9: Fireground Responding to Evacuation Indicator When you receive an Evacuation Indicator, the radio shows the following indications: ● A tone sounds. ● The display shows the configurable programmed alert text and intelligent lighting. Procedure: To respond, perform one of the following actions: ●... -
Page 58: Chapter 10: Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only)
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 10: Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Chapter 10 Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Tactical Public Safety (TPS) enables the member of a group to identify the start and the end of a transmission by displaying the caller name or ID on the radio display. 10.1 Using TPS Normal Transmission Procedure:... -
Page 59: Chapter 11: Fall Alert
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 11: Fall Alert Chapter 11 Fall Alert Fall Alert is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation. The Emergency feature must be programmed for Fall Alert to operate. Your radio activates the Fall Alert feature when it achieves or exceeds a tilt angle threshold or a combination of the angle threshold and radio motion below the motion sensitivity level. -
Page 60: Exiting Fall Alert
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 11: Fall Alert 2. Lay the radio down in a horizontal position. Result: Your radio shows the following indications: ● Alert tone ● The display shows Man-Down. Postrequisites: If Fall Alert is configured but the condition does not trigger the activation of the feature, send the radio to a qualified technician. -
Page 61: Chapter 12: Secure Operations
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 12: Secure Operations Chapter 12 Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. By default, the radio automatically enters the encrypted environment without having to manually select or clear the secure transmission. -
Page 62: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 12: Secure Operations There are two types of encryption keys: Conventional Multikey The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through CPS. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key erasure. If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups. -
Page 63: Loading Encryption Keys
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 12: Secure Operations 12.2.5 Loading Encryption Keys Procedure: 1. Attach the Key Variable Loader (KVL) to your radio. The display shows Keyloading. All other radio functions are locked, except power down, backlight, and volume. NOTE: If the Multisystem Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the ASTRO profile name is displayed below Keyloading. -
Page 64: Requesting Over-The-Air Rekey
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 12: Secure Operations 12.2.9 Requesting Over-the-Air Rekey If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the rekey request is only for the current selected secure profile. Prerequisites: Ensure that the Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) or Unique Shadow Key (USK) is loaded into the radio with the Key Variable Loader (KVL) before the rekey request can be sent. -
Page 65: Chapter 13: Scan
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 13: Scan Chapter 13 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. 13.1 Turning Scan On or Off Procedure: Turn scan on or off by pressing the Scan menu item. -
Page 66: Restoring Nuisance Channels
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 13: Scan 13.4 Restoring Nuisance Channels Procedure: To restore the deleted nuisance channel, perform one of the following actions: ● Stop and restart a scan. ● Mode change to another channel, and return to the original channel. ● Turn off the radio and then turn it on again. -
Page 67: Chapter 14: Scan Lists
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 14: Scan Lists Chapter 14 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 68 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 14: Scan Lists Option Actions Recalling the next channel in the At the Edit Scan screen, press Rcl. scan list The display auto scrolls to the next channel in the scan list.
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Page 69: Chapter 15: Connectivity
This feature allows you to extend your radio functionality by connecting to external Bluetooth accessories. Use Motorola Solutions proprietary Operations Critical Wireless (OCW) devices with radios during critical operations. Other Bluetooth devices may or may not perform to the required standard. -
Page 70: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 15: Connectivity 15.3.1 Turning Bluetooth On or Off Procedure: 1. Press the BT menu item. 2. Select Status. 3. Perform one of the following actions: ● To turn on Bluetooth, press On. ● To turn off Bluetooth, press Off. 15.3.2 Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth Device Prerequisites: Ensure that the Bluetooth on your device is turned on and set to Discoverable in order to... -
Page 71: Astro 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (Pop25)
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 15: Connectivity 3. To view the status of devices that are paired or connected, scroll through the list of <Device Friendly Name>. If there are no active Bluetooth devices paired or connected, the display shows No devices. 4. To clear a device from the list, select the required device and press Clr → Yes. 15.4 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25) -
Page 72: Chapter 16: Location
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 16: Location Chapter 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 73: Selecting Location Formats
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 16: Location ● UTC (Zulu) Time ● Date NOTE: If the location signal is present, the location coordinates are automatically updated every five seconds. If the radio fails to obtain the current location, the display shows No service and returns to the previous screen. -
Page 74: Location Feature In Emergency Mode
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 16: Location 3. Manage waypoints by using the following options: Option Actions Viewing waypoints a. Scroll to the required waypoint from the list. b. Press Optn → View → Sel. The display shows the following information of the selec- ted waypoint: ●... -
Page 75: Mgrs Coordinates
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 16: Location This feature is operable in a Scan Active channel, or Scan Talkback channel. After receiving a voice transmission with GPS coordinates enabled on the receiving radio, the display shows the available full location, or short location coordinates. Full location coordinates ●... -
Page 76: Chapter 17: Mission Critical Geofence (Astro 25 Trunking)
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 17: Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) Chapter 17 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) This feature allows the 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 77: Entry To Mission Critical Geofence
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 17: Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) When the radio exits the Geofence area, your radio reverts to original channel or newly assigned talkgroup. The radio display shows the new channel together with Voice Announcement to indicate the changes. Voice Announcement of the new channel only works if that channel is configured with Voice Announcement. -
Page 78: Chapter 18: Contacts
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 18: Contacts Chapter 18 Contacts This feature provides address-book capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) and ID (number) that you use to initiate a call. Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to the entry alias. -
Page 79: Chapter 19: Recent Calls
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 19: Recent Calls Chapter 19 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 ●... - Page 80 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 19: Recent Calls When you have successfully deleted all calls, your display shows All calls deleted and the Recent Calls list is empty. When you have successfully deleted non-emergency calls, your display shows Non-emer calls deleted and the Recent Calls list only contains emergency calls.
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Page 81: Chapter 20: Sending Status
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 20: Sending Status Chapter 20 Sending Status You can send status messages to the dispatcher. A status transmission makes more efficient use of a channel as compared to a voice transmission. Procedure: 1. Press the programmed Status button. 2. -
Page 82: Chapter 21: Call Alert Paging
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 21: Call Alert Paging Chapter 21 Call Alert Paging This feature allows your radio to work like a pager. If other users are away from their radios or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can send them an individual call alert page. -
Page 83: Receiving Call Alert Page
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 21: Call Alert Paging 21.2 Receiving Call Alert Page When you receive a Call Alert page, your radio shows the following indications: ● A tone sounds. ● The green LED illuminates. ● The display shows Page received. Procedure: Press any button to clear the Call Alert page. -
Page 84: Chapter 22: Automatic Registration Service
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 22: Automatic Registration Service Chapter 22 Automatic Registration Service Automatic Registration Service (ARS) provides an automated data application registration for your radio. When you turn on the radio, the device automatically registers with the server. Data applications within the fixed network determine the presence of a device on the system and send data to the device. -
Page 85: Chapter 23: User Login Feature
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 23: User Login Feature Chapter 23 User Login Feature This feature allows you to take on a friendly username such as Text Messaging Service (TMS). You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message. - Page 86 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 23: User Login Feature ● If the Delete Messages On Session End feature is enabled, the radio clears the private data. The radio then returns to the User Login screen. 2. Perform one of the following actions: ● To clear all your private data, select Yes.
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Page 87: Chapter 24: Text Messaging Service
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 24: Text Messaging Service Chapter 24 Text Messaging Service Text Messaging Service (TMS) allows you to send and receive messages and run database queries directly from your radios. The maximum number of characters allowed for a text message is 200 characters. The types of text messages available are: ●... -
Page 88: Accessing Messages
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 24: Text Messaging Service Icon Name Description Message Unsent The text message cannot be sent. 24.2 Accessing Messages Quick Text messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently. Each Quick Text message has a maximum length of 50 characters. You can select the required text from the Quick Text. -
Page 89: Chapter 25: Monitor Feature
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 25: Monitor Feature Chapter 25 Monitor Feature The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting. The lack of static on a digital channel when you switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication that the radio is malfunctioning. - Page 90 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 25: Monitor Feature The duration of the button press is programmable. 3. To return to the original squelch setting, press the Monitor button again or the PTT button. If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.
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Page 91: Chapter 26: Remote Monitor
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 26: Remote Monitor Chapter 26 Remote Monitor This feature allows the system administrator to turn on the microphone of a targeted radio with a subscriber alias or ID. When remote monitor feature is activated, the audio transmission can be configured in Customer Programming Software (CPS) to route the audio to the radio internal microphone, wired Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or Bluetooth wireless microphone. -
Page 92: Chapter 27: Transmit Inhibit
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 27: Transmit Inhibit Chapter 27 Transmit Inhibit The Transmit Inhibit feature allows you to stop all transmission including voice and data. The radio can receive messages but is not able to reply the acknowledgment request of the received message. This feature is available for APCO 25 Trunking, Type II Trunking, and Conventional operations for all APX radios. - Page 93 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 27: Transmit Inhibit Mode Description...
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Page 94: Chapter 28: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 28: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) Chapter 28 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a particular channel to communicate with each other. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it receives a dynamic regrouping command and automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. -
Page 95: Chapter 29: Dynamic Zone Programming
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 29: Dynamic Zone Programming Chapter 29 Dynamic Zone Programming Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP) provides one or more Dynamic Zones to store frequently used channels for conventional or trunking. NOTE: Your radio must be programmed for you to use this feature. At least one zone in the radio must be a nondynamic zone. -
Page 96: Chapter 30: Multiple Private Line
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 30: Multiple Private Line Chapter 30 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 97: Chapter 31: Zone-To-Zone Cloning
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 31: Zone-to-Zone Cloning Chapter 31 Zone-to-Zone Cloning Zone Cloning clones conventional zones from one radio to another. You can select the followings zones from a source radio and clone them into a target radio. ● Clone enabled zones ●... -
Page 98: Chapter 32: Radio Kill
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 32: Radio Kill Chapter 32 Radio Kill This feature allows you to render your radio or another radio inoperable if the radio is misplaced or lost. When a radio is killed, the display turns blank and all functions of the radio are not usable. The killed radio can only be recovered with a special device. -
Page 99: Chapter 33: Radio Inhibit
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 33: Radio Inhibit Chapter 33 Radio Inhibit This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a nonfunctional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand. The radio stays in this state regardless of its power changes. NOTE: If the radio has Intersystem roaming capability, the system administrator is able to put the radio into a nonfunctional state when the missing radio roams to another system. -
Page 100: Chapter 34: Switching Between Repeater And Direct Operation
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 34: Switching between Repeater and Direct Operation Chapter 34 Switching between Repeater and Direct Operation Repeater operation increases radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Direct or "talkaround" operation bypasses the repeater and connects directly to another radio. You can select either one of these operations on your radio. -
Page 101: Chapter 35: Voice Announcement
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 35: Voice Announcement Chapter 35 Voice Announcement This feature enables the radio to audibly indicate the current feature mode, zone, or channel assigned to the user. The available voice announcement (VA) priority options are: High Voice announcement is enabled even when the radio is receiving calls. Voice announcement is disabled when the radio is receiving calls. -
Page 102: Chapter 36: Site Selectable Alerts
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 36: Site Selectable Alerts Chapter 36 Site Selectable Alerts A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lighting indicator with audio alert. The alert is sent to radios at sites to notify the users when special situations occur. Your radio supports up to 250 site aliases. - Page 103 MN009363A01-AF Chapter 36: Site Selectable Alerts ● To stop alert notifications of all sites, select [All Sites]. ● To stop alert notifications of all available sites, select [All Avail]. 4. Press Send. 5. To return to the Home screen, press Exit. Result: The display shows Sending req.
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Page 104: Chapter 37: Additional Performance Enhancement
(MDC) channel. 37.5 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. NOTE: Portable subscriber units enabled in the system for Radio Authentication shall be able to authenticate regardless of whether they are communicating directly on the system or by using a DVRS. -
Page 105: Chapter 38: Accessories
MN009363A01-AF Chapter 38: Accessories Chapter 38 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.
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