Motorola solutions APX 8000XE 1.5 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Motorola solutions Manuals
  4. Two-Way Radio
  5. APX 8000XE 1.5
  6. User manual
Motorola solutions APX 8000XE 1.5 User Manual

Motorola solutions APX 8000XE 1.5 User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 8000XE Model 1.5 User
Guide
*MN002667A01*
MARCH 2025
MN002667A01-BD
© 2025 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the APX 8000XE 1.5 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Motorola solutions APX 8000XE 1.5

Summary of Contents for Motorola solutions APX 8000XE 1.5

  • Page 1 APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 8000XE Model 1.5 User Guide *MN002667A01* MARCH 2025 MN002667A01-BD © 2025 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property And Regulatory Notices

    License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MN002667A01-BD Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices................2 List of Tables..........................9 Software Version........................10 Chapter 1: Read Me First......................11 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual........................11 1.2 Radio Care..............................11 1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio..........................12 1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio..................12 1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair........................13 1.3 Battery Recycling and Disposal........................
  • Page 4 MN002667A01-BD Contents 5.1 Selecting a Zone............................34 5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel..........................34 5.3 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call....................34 5.3.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call..................34 5.3.2 Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only)............35 5.3.3 Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)............35 5.4 Methods to Make a Radio Call........................
  • Page 5 MN002667A01-BD Contents 7.4.3 Viewing and Changing the Priority Status..................46 7.5 Scan................................46 7.5.1 Turning Scan On or Off........................46 7.5.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)............46 7.5.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel......................47 7.5.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel......................47 7.6 Call Alert Paging............................
  • Page 6 MN002667A01-BD Contents 7.13.4 Reinitiating Fall Alert..........................59 7.14 Secure Operations............................59 7.14.1 Selecting Secure Transmissions.......................59 7.14.2 Selecting Clear Transmissions ......................60 7.14.3 Managing Encryption.........................60 7.14.3.1 Loading Encryption Keys......................60 7.14.3.2 Multikey Feature........................61 7.14.3.3 Erasing Encryption Keys......................61 7.14.3.4 Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey....................61 7.14.3.5 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only)....................
  • Page 7 MN002667A01-BD Contents 7.20 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25)................ 71 7.21 Voice Announcement ..........................71 7.22 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) .................... 72 7.23 Wi-Fi................................72 7.23.1 Turning Wi-Fi On or Off........................72 7.23.2 Selecting WiFi Network........................72 7.23.3 Checking the Wi-Fi Configuration and Status of the Radio.............
  • Page 8 MN002667A01-BD Contents MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS................88 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:................88 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:..........................89 III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:............................89 IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:......................89 V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:....................89 VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:...................... 90 VII.

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    MN002667A01-BD List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: LED Indications............................23 Table 2: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries........................41 Table 3: MPL Selection Mode..........................44 Table 4: Emergency Operation Scenarios....................... 50 Table 5: VHF Marine Channel List........................... 85...

  • Page 10: Software Version

    MN002667A01-BD Software Version Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R35.00.00 or later. Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Read Me First

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

  • Page 12: Cleaning Your Radio

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 1:  Read Me First If the radio battery contacts are exposed to water without the battery attached, dry and clean the radio ● battery contacts before attaching a battery to the radio. Turn the radio over with the battery contact facing down and shake the radio so any trapped water can escape.

  • Page 13: Radio Service And Repair

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

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Getting Started

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

  • Page 15: Attaching The Antenna

    You can view the status of the battery if the radio is using an IMPRES 2 battery. NOTE: User is notified if radio detects non-Motorola Solutions battery upon powering up, charging, or removing from the charger. This feature is applicable for IMPRES and Non-IMPRES battery.

  • Page 16: Best Practice For Attaching An Accessory To The Radio

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 2:  Getting Started 3. To attach the accessory connector cover, insert the hooked end of the cover into the slot above the connector. 4. Press the top of the cover downward to seat it in the slot. 5. Tighten by rotating the thumbscrew clockwise by hand. Best Practice for Attaching an Accessory to the Radio NOTE: To ensure proper operation, turn off the radio before connecting an accessory to the radio.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 2:  Getting Started If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error XX/YY XX/YY is an alphanumeric code). ● NOTE: If the radio fails to power-up after repeating a few times, record the Error XX/YY code and contact your dealer. Codeplug Alias feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS) configuration to display the codeplug alias as a temporary text during power on.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Radio Controls

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 3:  Radio Controls Chapter 3 Radio Controls This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio. Radio Parts and Controls Antenna Top (Orange) Button This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button.

  • Page 19: Programmable Features

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 3:  Radio Controls Accessory Connector 16-Position Select Knob This knob is usually programmed for channel selection. On/Off/Volume Control Knob Rotate clockwise until you hear a click to turn on the radio. Rotate counterclockwise until you hear a click to turn off the radio. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.

  • Page 20: Assignable Radio Functions

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 3:  Radio Controls 3.2.1 Assignable Radio Functions Bluetooth On/Off Toggles Bluetooth between on and off. Bluetooth Audio Reroute Toggles the audio route between the radio speaker or the Remote Speaker Microphone and the Bluetooth headset. Bluetooth Headset PTT Keys up the Bluetooth Headset microphone.

  • Page 21: Assignable Settings Or Utility Functions

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 3:  Radio Controls Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only) Allows you to manually send a repeater access codeword. Reprogram Request (Trunking Only) Notifies the dispatcher that a new dynamic regrouping assignment is needed. Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only) Notifies the dispatcher that you want to send a voice call. Scan Short press –...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Status Indicators

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Chapter 4 Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. Battery Charge Status Your radio indicates the battery charge status through LED, sounds, and the battery icon on the display. You can also check the battery charge status by using the menu entry. Battery Protection is activated when the battery is low or operating in extremely low temperatures to extend radio communication.

  • Page 23: Hazloc Battery Type Detection

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Gauge Battery Charge 11% to 25% Top Display: 10% or less (The gauge begins blinking at 10%) Top Display: 4.1.2 HAZLOC Battery Type Detection This feature alerts you when there is a HAZLOC certification mismatch between the radio and the battery. This feature supports IMPRES batteries only.

  • Page 24: Status Icons

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Indication Status 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. NOTE: The yellow LED illuminates only when the Busy LED feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS).
  • Page 25 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Icon Description The radio has roamed to and is registered to a foreign system. Top Display: Direct Top Display: The radio is configured for direct radio-to-radio communication in conventional operation. The radio is connected with other radios through a repeater. The selected channel is being monitored in conventional operation.
  • Page 26 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Icon Description Blinking dot The radio detects activity on the designated Priority-One channel. Top Display: Steady dot The radio detects activity on the designated Priority-Two channel. Top Display: On steady The radio is in View mode Blinking The radio is in Program mode.
  • Page 27 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Icon Description Clear operation. Blinking Receiving an encrypted voice call. The radio is operating in an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) secure chan‐ nel. The AES operation is cleared. Blinking The radio is receiving an AES-encrypted voice call. The Global Position System (GPS) feature is enabled, and the signal is available.

  • Page 28: Intelligent Lighting Indicators

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Icon Description The radio is transmitting the broadband signal. The radio is receiving and transmitting the broadband signal. The ARS user logged on successfully with the broadband system. The radio is receiving a broadband signal with the ARS user logged on. The radio is transmitting a broadband signal with the ARS user logged on.

  • Page 29: Alert Tones

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Backlight and Bar Notification When Color The radio is unable to establish a full connection with the system. The radio is unable to authenticate or register with the sys‐ tem. Critical Alerts The radio is out of range. The radio enters Failsoft mode.
  • Page 30 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Invalid Mode When radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel. 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.
  • Page 31 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Incremental- Bluetooth Paired When Bluetooth accessory is paired with the radio. Pitched Tone Bluetooth Connected When Bluetooth accessory is connected to the radio. Decremental- Bluetooth Unpaired When Bluetooth accessory is unpaired from the radio. Pitched Tone Bluetooth Disconnected When Bluetooth accessory is disconnected from the radio.
  • Page 32 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators You Hear Tone Name Heard Emergency Alarm/Call When entering the emergency state. Entry Central Echo When central controller has received a request from a ra‐ dio. Long, Medi‐ Volume Set When volume is changed on a quiet channel. um-Pitched Emergency Exit When exiting the emergency state.

  • Page 33: Display Color Change On Channel

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 4:  Status Indicators Display Color Change On Channel This feature provides visual channel identification for users to have a quick visual recognition on a particular channel. Your radio must be programmed to allow you to use this feature. For Model 3.5 and Model 2.5, when changing channels, the radio backlight on top display, radio keypad, and accessories (DRSM or keypad Mic) changes to the programmed color.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5: General Radio Operation

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 5:  General Radio Operation Chapter 5 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Selecting a Zone When and where to use: A zone is a group of channels. Procedure: Select a zone using the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch: a.

  • Page 35: Receiving And Responding To A Private Call (Trunking Only)

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 5:  General Radio Operation For Trunking system, the display shows the caller alias or ID. ● Procedure: 1. Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 2. Wait for the Talk Permit Tone. Then, press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LED lights up solid red.

  • Page 36: Making A Talkgroup Call

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 5:  General Radio Operation 5.4.1 Making a Talkgroup Call Procedure: 1. Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob to select the channel with the desired talkgroup. 2. Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3.

  • Page 37: Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 5:  General Radio Operation If the target radio does not respond before the time out, the display shows NO ANSR 3. Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen. 4. Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to return to the home screen. Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button The Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater.
  • Page 38 MN002667A01-BD Chapter 5:  General Radio Operation ® When and where to use: Your radio may be preprogrammed to receive Private-Line (PL) calls. Procedure: 1. Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the display. 2.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Additional Performance Enhancement

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 6:  Additional Performance Enhancement Chapter 6 Additional Performance Enhancement The following performance enhancements are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality, and efficiency of the radios. ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle different message sizes and variable update rates from different applications of the radio.

  • Page 40: P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System

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

  • Page 41: Chapter 7: Advanced Features

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features Chapter 7 Advanced Features This chapter explains the operations of the features available in your radio. ViQi ViQi is a virtual assistant that helps you manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands. This feature is purpose-built for public safety and is active when you press the assigned ViQi button on the radio, Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or compatible mobile microphone.

  • Page 42: Using Viqi Virtual Partner

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features Query Examples <unit name> “Tell me where is.” NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. 7.1.1 Using ViQi Virtual Partner Prerequisites: ViQi on page 41 for the queries supported by this feature. ●...

  • Page 43: Making A Selective Call

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.2.1.2 Making a Selective Call Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature. Procedure: 1. Press the preprogrammed Selective Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID. 2. Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3.

  • Page 44: Classification Of Regrouped Radios

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.2.3.1 Classification of Regrouped Radios The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into Select Enabled or Select Disabled categories. Select Enabled Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel, including the dynamic-regrouping channel, once you have selected the dynamic-regrouping position. Select Disabled Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped.

  • Page 45: Remote Monitor

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features Procedure: 1. Perform one of the following actions: Press the programmable Multiple Private Line (MPL) Side button. ● From the Home screen, tap More. ● 2. Tap the required MPL. The Radio Control Widget displays the selected MPL. Remote Monitor This feature allows the Dispatch Operator to turn on the microphone of a targeted radio with a subscriber alias or ID.

  • Page 46: Viewing And Changing The Priority Status

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.4.3 Viewing and Changing the Priority Status Procedure: Press the Top Side (Select) button to change the priority status of the currently displayed channel or the scan list status icon of the currently displayed channel. The radio shows one of following priority status icons and scenarios: A Scan icon indicates that the current channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel.

  • Page 47: Deleting A Nuisance Channel

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.5.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel When and where to use: If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list. This capability does not apply to priority channels or the designated transmit channel. NOTE: Deleting a nuisance channel is only possible through the preprogrammed Nuisance Channel Delete button.

  • Page 48: Sending A Call Alert Page

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.6.2 Sending a Call Alert Page When and where to use: Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use this feature. Procedure: Press the preprogrammed Call Alert Paging button to send a page to the preprogrammed ID. If the call alert page is sent successfully, a tone sounds and the display shows the current zone and channel name.

  • Page 49: In-Call User Alert

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features b. Short press the preprogrammed Record Playback button again to skip to the next saved call. If there is only a single saved call, the playback skips to the end of the call. Radio auto playback the most recent incoming call followed by saved calls in chronological order. Radio displays the playback status.

  • Page 50: Special Considerations For Emergency Operation

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features Non-Tactical/Revert for Trunking System The radio reverts to the programmed emergency talkgroup (trunking system) or channel (conventional system) to send an alarm and/or make an emergency call. Fall Alert is an alternate way to activate the Emergency feature. For more information, see Fall Alert  on page For more information, contact your system administrator.

  • Page 51: Exiting Emergency As Supervisor (Trunking Only)

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.9.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios. The dispatch console must be preprogrammed to use this feature. For more information, contact your system administrator. Procedure: Perform one of the following actions: If…...

  • Page 52: Sending An Emergency Alarm

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 2. Press the Fltr menu item button. Result: Your radio displays the filtered call list. 7.9.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm When and where to use: This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the radio sending the emergency, to the dispatcher.

  • Page 53: Sending An Emergency Call With Hot Mic (Trunking Only)

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.9.8 Sending An Emergency Call With Hot Mic (Trunking Only) This feature allows you to send an Emergency Call with hot mic to a group of radios. When and where to use: Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation. Your radio microphone is automatically activated, allowing you to communicate with the group of radios without pressing the PTT button.

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

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 4. Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher. 5. To exit Emergency Call, press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button for about a second. Turning off the radio also cancels the emergency state. 7.9.10 Sending An Emergency Alarm and Call with Hot Mic This feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm and Call with hot mic to a group of radios.

  • Page 55: Emergency Find Me

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.9.12 Emergency Find Me When the radio is in Emergency mode, the Emergency Find Me feature transmits Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) signals, and other emergency information to nearby radios. For more information, contact your system administrator. 7.9.12.1 Receiving Emergency Beacons When and where to use:...

  • Page 56: Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional)

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.10.1 Entering Fireground Zone Channel (Conventional) Procedure: 1. Upon powering up, one of the following scenarios occurs: If the Fireground Zone Channel is set as default, you hear the gurgle tone and the radio displays ●...

  • Page 57: Sending Evacuation Tone

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features The radio cancels the indications, a tone sounds and the radio sends an acknowledgment to the command terminal. NOTE: Move the Volume Control Knob to adjust the volume of the audible alert from full volume. 7.11 Sending Evacuation Tone This feature enables the evacuation tone to be heard on the transmitting radio and on any radio that is able to...

  • Page 58: Fall Alert

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 2. Press PTT button to make an Emergency Call. 3. Release to listen. The Emergency Call De-Key Sidetone sounds. After a short pause, the Emergency Beacon tone sounds. 4. Press and hold the Emergency button to exit Emergency mode and cancel Emergency Beacon. 7.13 Fall Alert Fall Alert is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation.

  • Page 59: Testing Fall Alert

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.13.2 Testing Fall Alert Prerequisites: Ensure that Fall Alert feature is configured in your radio. Procedure: 1. Turn on the radio, and place it in a vertical position for at least 5 seconds. 2. Lay the radio down in a horizontal position. Result: The radio plays an alert tone and the display shows Fall Alert...

  • Page 60: Selecting Clear Transmissions

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features If the “Ignore Secure/Clear Switch when Strapped” programming option is enabled, the radio ● transmits without displaying any messages in the strapped mode of operation, regardless of the Secure/Clear switch setting. This option must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. The Secure/Clear switch only applies when the radio is transmitting.

  • Page 61: Multikey Feature

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.14.3.2 Multikey Feature This feature allows your radio to be equipped with different encryption keys and supports the DES-OFB algorithm. There are two types of encryption keys: Conventional Multikey The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through Customer Programming Software (CPS).

  • Page 62: Mdc Otar (Conventional Only)

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.14.3.5 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to view or define the Motorola Data Communications (MDC) Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) features. This feature is applied only when operating in secure encrypted mode. In addition to Rekey Requests, OTAR transmissions include Delayed Acknowledgments, and Power-up Acknowledgments.

  • Page 63: Location

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.16 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the radio integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. NOTE: The Location feature is addressed as Global Positioning System (GPS) across the manual as the naming convention of the buttons and strings remain the same as the legacy feature of GPS.

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

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.17 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) This feature allows your radio to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to determine its location at frequent intervals, and evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time. Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to define a geographical area on earth.

  • Page 65: Mission Critical Geofence

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features When the radio exits the Geofence area, your radio reverts to original channel or newly assigned talkgroup. The radio display shows the new channel together with Voice Announcement to indicate the changes. Voice Announcement of the new channel only works if that channel is configured with Voice Announcement. 7.17.2 Mission Critical Geofence This feature allows the radio to use the GPS receiver to determine radio location at frequent intervals and...

  • Page 66: Imbalanced Coverage

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

  • Page 67: Site Trunking Feature

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features Your radio displays the SmartConnect capable icon on the SmartConnect enabled channel. While switching from LMR to SmartConnect, your radio displays Searching Site. When the device is connected to an available network, your radio displays the SmartConnect Connection icon. Your radio displays when both LMR and SmartConnect are unavailable.

  • Page 68: Changing The Current Site

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

  • Page 69: Responder Alert Sensors

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features At the fringe areas of reception, both voice and tone quality will start to sound "garbled" or "broken". To correct this problem, simply position the accessory and radio closer to each other (within the 10 meter defined range) to re-establish clear audio reception.

  • Page 70: Weapon Fired Sensor

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features If the sensor is disconnected from the radio for more than 30 minutes or if disabled, the holster sensor clears the cached events. 7.19.2.2 Weapon Fired Sensor This feature allows the radio to send an Over-The-Air (OTA) notification when a weapon enabled with the sensor is fired.

  • Page 71: Disabling The Sensor Permanently

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.19.2.4.2 Disabling the Sensor Permanently Procedure: 1. Long-press the preprogrammed Sensor button to permanently disable the sensors. A tone sounds and the radio displays Sensor Off . While in this state, no events is reported over-the- air (OTA), regardless of how many times the gun is drawn, re-inserted or weapon is fired.

  • Page 72: Site Selectable Alerts (Astro 25 Trunking)

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.22 Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25 Trunking) A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lighting indicator with audio alert. The alert is sent to radios at sites to notify the users when special situations occur. Your radio supports up to 250 site aliases.

  • Page 73: Checking The Wi-Fi Configuration And Status Of The Radio

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 4. Press or to scroll through the list and press Menu Select button directly below to connect to the selected network. Result: Radio displays the WiFi status, the selected network, and the signal strength. NOTE: The List and RefreshRFSH buttons are not available when WiFi is searching or connecting to network.

  • Page 74: Selecting The Power Level

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features When and where to use: This feature allows twice as many zones to be accessed from a switch, doubling the amount of switch positions. Procedure: Use the programmed Basic Zone Bank button to toggle the position between Bank 1 and Bank 2. The top display shows the status icons ( , or ) or the zone name based on the bank and...

  • Page 75: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad And Controls

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.24.5 Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls You can lock the keypad, programmable buttons, rotary knobs, and switches of your radio to avoid inadvertent entry. Check with your dealer or qualified technician for best selection to suit your usage. Procedure: 1.

  • Page 76: Conventional Squelch Operation

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.24.8 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise. Analog Options Tone Private Line, Digital Private-Line, and carrier squelch is available and programmed per channel. Option Result Carrier squelch...

  • Page 77: Digital Ptt Id Support

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.24.10 Digital PTT ID Support This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a transmission. The receiving radio and the dispatcher can view the ID, which consists of up to a maximum of eight characters.

  • Page 78: Enabling Transmit Inhibition

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 7:  Advanced Features 7.24.12.1 Enabling Transmit Inhibition Procedure: Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button. NOTE: If the user has disabled TX Inhibit using the menu and then moves the switch to the position where TX Inhibit is enabled, the new value overwrites the menu value. The display shows Tx inhibit on .

  • Page 79: Chapter 8: Accessories

    MN002667A01-BD Chapter 8:  Accessories Chapter 8 Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models, band splits, or both. See the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility. https://www.motorolasolutions.com to know more about the accessories supported by this radio.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Important Safety Information

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

  • Page 82: Fcc Licensing Information

    Applying for Canadian License The operation of your Motorola Solutions radio is subject to the Radio communications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal Government's department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

  • Page 83: Ised Wlan Statement

    MN002667A01-BD Legal and Compliance Statements ISED WLAN Statement CAUTION: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250–5350 MHz and 5470–5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.

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

    MN002667A01-BD Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard.

  • Page 85: Table 5: Vhf Marine Channel List

    MN002667A01-BD 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. ○...
  • Page 86 MN002667A01-BD Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 67** 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 – 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 77** 156.875 –...

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

    MN002667A01-BD 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 5.4. Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources RS232...

  • Page 88: Limited Warranty

    Product Accessories One (1) Year MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.

  • Page 89: Ii. General Provisions

    This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS' 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 WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

  • Page 90: Vi. Patent And Software Provisions

    1. that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim, 2. that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise, and 3.

  • Page 91: Viii. For Australia Only

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

Table of Contents