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Related Manuals for Motorola MTX-900 Classic
Summarization of Contents
General Information
Unpacking
Check contents of packing case for shipped items and inspect for damage.
Antenna Installation
Screw antenna into the threaded bushing on top of the radio and rotate clockwise until firm.
Battery Installation
Align notched end of battery with grooves in radio baseplate and slide until it clicks.
Battery Removal
Hold battery latch up, slide battery away from latch until clear of radio baseplate.
Alert Tones
Describes audible tones indicating radio operating conditions like illegal mode, low battery, and talk permit.
MTX-800 Classic (Type I)
Features
Lists key features of the MTX-800 Classic (Type 1) radio, including subfleet select and trunked operation.
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Identifies and describes the function of buttons like Volume Set, Telephone Interconnect, and PTT switch.
Top Mounted Controls
Details the function of the Subfleet Select Switch, External/Accessory Connector, On/Off Switch, LED Indicator, and System Select Switch.
Operating Procedures
Guides on powering on/off, adjusting volume, and selecting channels for the radio.
Making Trunked Dispatch Calls
Instructions on how to select a subfleet and use the PTT to make a dispatch call.
Receiving Trunked Dispatch Calls
Explanation of how voice traffic is heard and how to respond to dispatch calls.
Making Trunked Telephone Calls
Steps to make a telephone call from the radio using the telephone network.
Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls
How to answer and handle incoming telephone calls received on the radio.
Receiving a Call Alert (Page)
Details how to receive a Call Alert (page) and the associated tones.
Sending a Call Alert (Page)
Procedure for initiating a Call Alert (page) to another radio using its ID.
Failsoft Operation
Describes operation during trunked system failure and how the radio enters failsoft mode.
Conventional Operation
Making Conventional Dispatch Calls
How to select a conventional channel and use PTT for dispatch communication.
Making Conventional Telephone Calls
Steps to make telephone calls using the MRTI phone patch on conventional channels.
MTX-800 Classic (Type II)
Features
Lists key features of the MTX-800 Classic (Type II) radio, including private conversation and AMSS.
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Identifies buttons like AMSS, Black Side Button, PTT, and Keypad.
Top Mounted Controls
Details the function of the Subfleet Select Switch, External/Accessory Connector, On/Off Switch, LED Indicator, and System/Talk Group Rotary Switch.
Operating Procedures
Guides on powering on/off, adjusting volume, and selecting channels.
Time-Out Timer
Explains the preset time limits for transmissions to prevent channel tie-up.
Automatic Multiple Site Select (AMSS) Operation
How the radio automatically finds the best site and can be forced to scan.
Initiating a Call Alert (Page)
Procedure to enter Call Alert mode and send a page to a specific radio ID.
Receiving a Call Alert (Page)
Details how to receive a Call Alert (page) and the associated tones.
Making a Private Conversation Call
Steps to initiate a private call to another specific radio for one-to-one communication.
Receiving a Private Conversation Call
How to answer and handle incoming private calls and the associated tones.
Making Trunked Telephone Calls
Instructions for making telephone calls via the trunked system network.
Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls
How to answer and handle incoming telephone calls on the trunked system.
Special Call Features
Announcement Call Groups
Allows broadcasting to multiple talkgroups simultaneously via a supervisory radio.
Supervisory Radio
How a supervisory radio selects and uses an announcement group for broadcasting.
System-Wide Calls
Enables receiving calls that are broadcast to all radios within a trunked system.
Making Conventional Dispatch Calls
Instructions for making dispatch calls on conventional channels.
Making Conventional (MRTI) Telephone Calls
Procedure to access telephone lines via the MRTI phone patch on conventional channels.
MTX-900 Classic (Type II)
Features
Lists key features of the MTX-900 Classic (Type II) radio, including private conversation and trunked operations.
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Identifies buttons like Private Conversation Response, Telephone Interconnect, PTT, and Keypad.
Top Mounted Controls
Details the function of the Talk Group Select Switch, External/Accessory Connector, On/Off Switch, LED Indicator, and System Select Switch.
Operating Procedures
Guides on powering on/off, adjusting volume, and selecting channels for the radio.
Making Trunked Dispatch Calls
Steps to select a talk group and use the PTT for trunked dispatch communication.
Receiving Trunked Dispatch Calls
How voice traffic is heard and how to respond to trunked dispatch calls.
Making Trunked Telephone Calls
Instructions for making telephone calls from the radio using the trunked system.
Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls
How to answer and handle incoming telephone calls on the trunked system.
Receiving A Call Alert (Page)
Details how to receive a Call Alert (page) and the associated tones.
Failsoft Operation
Describes operation during trunked system failure and how the radio enters failsoft mode.
Receiving a Private Conversation Call
How to answer and handle incoming private calls and the associated tones.
Private Conversation Call Back
Procedure to call back the last person spoken to or who initiated a Call Alert.
Making Conventional Dispatch Calls
How to select a conventional channel and use PTT for dispatch communication.
Making Conventional Telephone Calls
Steps to make telephone calls using the MRTI phone patch on conventional channels.
Battery Information
Charging
Information on charging rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries for peak radio performance.
Battery Warnings
Crucial safety precautions for handling, charging, and replacing batteries to prevent hazards.
Safety Information
FCC Safety Standards
Details FCC standards for human exposure to radio frequency energy and compliance.
Safety Guidelines
Practices to ensure safe radio operation, including transmission distance and avoiding explosive environments.
Hazardous Atmosphere Operation
Advice for using radios in hazardous areas and requirements for intrinsic safety.
Intrinsically Safe Models and Accessories
Lists specific radios and accessories approved for use in hazardous atmospheres.
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