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Motorola GP240 User Manual

Motorola GP240 User Manual

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Professional Radio
GP240/GP280
User Guide
68P64120B16
Issue: July 2002

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  • Page 1 Professional Radio GP240/GP280 User Guide 68P64120B16 Issue: July 2002...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Turning The Radio On or Off ..17 CONTENTS Adjusting the Radio’s Volume..17 Radio Overview ....3 Radio Self Test .
  • Page 6 Laws in the Conventional Features ... . . 37 United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer Repeat/Direct .

  • Page 7: Radio Overview

    Push to Talk (PTT) Button Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to listen. This user guide covers the operation of the GP240/ GP280 Portable Radio. Side Button 2 (programmable) Before using this product, read the operating...
  • Page 8 Microphone Additionally for GP280 radios Speak clearly into the microphone when send- 12. LCD Screen ing a message. 13. Menu Keys 10. Antenna 14. Keypad 11. Accessory Connector Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro- phones and other accessories. Replace attached dust cover when not in use. English...

  • Page 9: Programmable Buttons

    • Top button • hold down- pressing and holding down the • Three side buttons programmable buttons while checking status or Check with your dealer or Motorola representative for making adjustments. a complete list of the functions your radio’s programmable buttons support.

  • Page 10: Keypad Keys (Gp280 Radios Only)

    Keypad Keys (GP280 radios only) These keys are used when dialing a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radio’s lists. The following table shows the character cycle for each key, when entering information for programming the radio’s lists.

  • Page 11: Menu Keys (Gp280 Radios Only)

    Menu Keys (GP280 radios only) Left and Right Arrow Keys (,/) Softkey 1 Softkey 2 Softkey 3 The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll the display forward or backward through the radio’s features and lists. There is no end point to the list, so if l ;...

  • Page 12: Menu Display

    without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing radio status indicator symbols, explained in the the number of key presses required. following table. Menu Display Symbol Name and Description The menu items can be displayed in normal video or in XPAND™...

  • Page 13: Alert Tone Indications

    • Transmit on Receive-Only Mode – If you press Symbol Name and Description the PTT switch while tuned to a “receive-only” mode, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched Programming/Viewing Mode alert tone, indicating that no transmission is Indicates when the radio is in the programming or viewing mode;...
  • Page 14 • Time-Out Timer Warning – Your radio’s time-out • Private Conversation Call Received – A group of timer limits the length of your transmission time. two medium-pitched tones indicates that your When you are pressing the PTT switch (trans- radio has received a Private Conversation call. mitting), a short, low-pitched warning tone will This sequence is repeated every five seconds sound four seconds before the allotted time will...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    • For optimum battery life and operation use only radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to • The battery should be at about 25°C (room operate as an integrated energy system.

  • Page 16: Recycling Or Disposal Of Batteries

    However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged dealer for further information.

  • Page 17: Accessory Information

    ACCESSORY INFORMATION Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery Battery Latches Slots Turn off the radio, if it is turned on. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the Slide the battery latches, on both sides of radio’s body.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Antenna

    Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna • Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can Align the threaded end of the antenna with remove it. the radio’s antenna connector. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. English...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab Align the grooves of the belt clip with those Use a key to press the belt clip tab away of the battery. from the battery. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Dust Cover

    Attaching the Dust Cover Dust Cover Loop Dust Cover Slot for Thumbscrew Dust Cover Tab Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in Place the dust cover loop over the attached place. DO NOT overtighten the thumbscrew. antenna. Slide the loop all the way down to the base of the antenna.

  • Page 21: Radio Operation

    Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust recommends that the functionality of the radio be the volume level. periodically checked by an authorized Motorola Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust service shop. the volume control for a comfortable listening level.

  • Page 22: Basic Radio Calls

    BASIC RADIO CALLS Press / until the desired zone name is For example This section outlines the basic functions of your radio. displayed. CITY POLICE All references to what is shown on the display is only —or— valid for GP280 radios. Throughout this section, the Enter the number of display below the desired zone.

  • Page 23: Receiving A Call

    RECEIVING A CALL • If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blinking red LED on receive (PTT released) Turn the radio on and select the desired indicates that the mode is currently busy. zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and •...

  • Page 24: Low-Battery Alert

    • If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard FAILSOFT OPERATION when the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is (TRUNKED SYSTEMS ONLY) not possible. The radio may be out of range. The “failsoft” system ensures continual radio Low-Battery Alert communications capability during a trunked system failure.

  • Page 25: Muting The Keypad Tones (Gp280 Radios Only)

    MUTING THE KEYPAD TONES Press the softkey (GP280 RADIOS ONLY) below the desired mute state (on or off). The radio’s keypad tones, normally heard each time a PLANT POLICE The radio returns to keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on the home display.

  • Page 26: Trunked Features

    TRUNKED FEATURES Note: If your radio has been so programmed, you can press the call button for quick access to viewing the last ID number transmitted or This section outlines the trunked features of your radio. received. This takes you directly to step 3. All references to what is shown on the display is only ENHANCED PRIVATE CALL OPERATION valid for GP280 radios.

  • Page 27: Making A Private Call (Gp280 Radios Only)

    2. The green LED and call received status 9. The radio will return to PLANT POLICE annunciator, F will blink indicating that a call is the home display. being received. You have 20 seconds to Note: If you press the PTT switch before you press answer the call before the radio automatically the call response button, the response will be returns to the home display.
  • Page 28 erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When 3. The display shows the ID: 722588 the last digit is erased, an additional press of this last ID number transmit- key causes the last member of the pre- ted or received. programmed call list to be displayed;...
  • Page 29 4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, 7. If the party you are call- the display shows “ID LOC#X_” (where X is ing does not answer the the first digit). The cursor blinks to show the call within twenty NO ANSWER location of the second digit.

  • Page 30: Leaving A Call Alert Page (Gp280 Radios Only)

    CALL ALERT OPERATION 11. The radio will return to PLANT POLICE the home display. Answering a Call Alert Page with a Group Call Note: Once engaged in a private conversation, if the radio is left idle for more than one minute, a 1.

  • Page 31: Making A Call Alert (Gp280 Radios Only)

    Making a Call Alert Entering the Radio ID Number that you wish to Page (GP280 radios only) If the last ID number called or received is the desired There are three phases in making a call alert, namely number, go directly to step 5. •...
  • Page 32 To enter a number from the call list 4e. The radio goes to that Alternates between 4a. Press either , or /. position in the list. The JB SMITH display alternates 4b. / takes you forward to the first or next between showing the member of the list;...

  • Page 33: Programming The Radio's Lists (Gp280 Radios Only)

    If the page is unsuccessful PROGRAMMING THE RADIO’S LISTS (GP280 RADIOS ONLY) 6a. If you hear one beep, the ID number has been received by the system, but the radio you are Programming the paging is not on the air; your radio remains in Telephone List Numbers the Call Alert mode.
  • Page 34 5. When you stop on a 10. When you have finished changing the tele- Alternates between member of the list, the phone number, press the select key again. POLICE DEPT display will alternate The change is saved in the radio’s memory. between showing the 11.

  • Page 35: Programming The Call List

    try to add any more digits, you will hear an 5. When you stop on a Alternates between invalid (bad) keypress alert tone. member of the list, the DK EAST Programming the Call List display will alternate between showing the This feature lets you use the radio’s keypad to change member’s name and ID: 753951...

  • Page 36: Trunked Telephone Operation

    TRUNKED TELEPHONE OPERATION 11. You are returned to step Alternates between 5. The display will again The trunked telephone feature allows you to use your alternate between show- trunked radio similar to a standard telephone. DK EAST ing the member’s name When you are dialing from the keypad, your radio may and radio ID number.

  • Page 37: Making A Telephone Call (Gp280 Radios Only)

    Note: The call received status annunciator, F, Sending the Telephone Number flashes when you receive a call, but is not Sending the telephone number using the keypad displayed when you answer the call. 6a. The number can now be entered from the Making a Telephone Call keypad, using any of the numeric (0 –...
  • Page 38 Sending the telephone number using a Number on the Sending the Telephone number using a Location in the Telephone List Telephone List 6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone 6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone list.
  • Page 39 (no dial tone heard), press . key or again to send out the extension number. the phone button to hang up, and start again at • Motorola trunked radios generate a high- step 1 of this procedure. pitched go-ahead tone when the radio's PTT •...

  • Page 40: Automatic Multiple Site Selection (Amss)

    AUTOMATIC MULTIPLE SITE SELECTION Forcing a Site Change (AMSS) 1. Press and hold down the search button to The automatic multiple site selection (AMSS) feature force the change to a new site. extends communications beyond the reach of a single 2.

  • Page 41: Conventional Features

    CONVENTIONAL FEATURES 2. Press l (the softkey below DIR). 3. The current talkaround This section outlines the conventional features of your REPEATER MODE state appears on the radio. All references to what is shown on the display is display for a few only valid for GP280 radios.
  • Page 42 • Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Note: If you try to transmit (press the PTT) on a Squelch Code—you are prevented from trans- smart PTT mode that is busy, a continuous alert mitting on an active mode with a squelch code tone is generated until the PTT is released;...

  • Page 43: Scan

    SCAN The radio will continue autoscanning until you select a mode that does not have autoscan enabled. This section outlines the scan functions of your radio. Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad All references to what is shown on the display is only (GP280 radios only) valid forGP280 radios.

  • Page 44: Deleting Nuisance Modes

    Deleting Nuisance Modes Press l (the soft- PHON SCAN CALL key below VIEW). When the radio scans to a mode you do not wish to monitor (nuisance mode), you can temporarily delete Press ; (the soft- that mode from the scan list. key below SCAN).

  • Page 45: Programming A Scan List (Gp280 Radios Only)

    Programming a Scan List Press the HOME key, or the PTT switch, or (GP280 radios only) turn the mode selector knob to commit all the changes made. The program scan list feature allows you to program the members of the scan list associated with the Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K, currently selected mode.

  • Page 46: Notes

    NOTES English...

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