Motorola Solutions 89FT5837 ATS2500, PMUF1063B, 1064B User Manual USERS MANUAL

Motorola Solutions, Inc. ATS2500, PMUF1063B, 1064B USERS MANUAL

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USERS MANUAL

1 CONTENTS CONTENTS Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 5Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Keypad Keys (for Model II radios only) . 8Menu Keys (for Model II radios only) . . 9Selecting a Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10LCD Screen and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Alert Tone Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . 14Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Attaching the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Attaching the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Removing the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Attaching the Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . . 18Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Turning The Radio On or Off . . . . . . . .19Adjusting the RadioÕs Volume. . . . . . . .19Radio Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Basic Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Selecting a Zone and Mode. . . . . . . . . . . .20Selecting a Zone(for Model II radios only). . . . . . . . . . . .20Selecting a Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Conventional Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Trunked Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Low-Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Coded Squelch Operation . . . . . . . . . .22Variable RF Power Level(Selected Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . .22Failsoft Operation(Trunked Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Muting the Keypad Tones(for keypad Radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Trunked Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Viewing Your RadioÕs ID Number . . . . . . .24Enhanced Private Call Operation . . . . . . .24 ATS2500.book Page 1 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
2 CONTENTS Answering a Private Call. . . . . . . . . . . 24Making a Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Leaving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . . . 28Call Alert Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Answering a Call Alert Page with a Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Making a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS) 31Viewing the Current Site . . . . . . . . . . . 31Forcing a Site Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Locking and Unlocking a Site . . . . . . . 32 Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Repeat/Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Smart PTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Scan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad (for Keypad radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . 35Deleting Nuisance Modes . . . . . . . . . . 36Viewing a Scan List(for keypad radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . 36Programming a Scan List(for keypad radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . 37Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Programming the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Programming theTelephone List Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .39Programming the Call List . . . . . . . . . .40 Telephone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Answering a Telephone Call. . . . . . . . .42Making a Telephone Call(for Model II radios only). . . . . . . . . . . .42 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Sending an Emergency Alarm . . . . . . .46Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm . . .47Canceling an Emergency Alarm . . . . . .47Sending an Emergency Call . . . . . . . . .47Ending an Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . .48Emergency with Voice to Follow. . . . . .48Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Select Enable and Disable . . . . . . . . . .49 SmartZone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Benefits of SmartZoneTM . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Site Switching in SmartZone . . . . . . . .51Viewing the Current Site. . . . . . . . . . . .52 ATS2500.book Page 2 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
3 CONTENTS Forcing a Site Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Locking and Unlocking a Site . . . . . . . 52Preferred Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . 52Busy Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Site Trunking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Stat-Alert Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Viewing Your RadioÕs ID Number. . . . . . . 55Stat-Alert Voice Selective Call Operation. 55Receiving a Voice Selective Call . . . . 56Making a Voice Selective Call. . . . . . . 56Stat-Alert Call Alert Operation . . . . . . . . . 58Receiving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . 58Making a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59PTT-ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Radio Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ATS2500.book Page 3 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW 4 RADIO OVERVIEW This user guide covers the operation of the ATS 2500 Portable Radio.Please read the ÒSafety InformationÓ on pages 61 to 64 before using this radio.2. On-Off / Volume Knob9. Microphone4. Push to Talk (PTT)8. LED Indicator5. Side Button 26. Side Button 31. Mode Selector Knob7. Top Button10. AntennaConnector11. Dust CoverButtoncoveringAccessory3. Side Button 1/Model ISelect Key ATS2500.book Page 4 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW 5 OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSRadio Controls Refer to the illustrations above and on the previous page. 1. Mode Selector Knob Used to select the required operation mode. 2. On-Off / Volume Knob Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust the radioÕs volume.12. LCD Screen9. Microphone14. Keypad13. Menu Keys3. Side Button 1/4. Push to Talk (PTT)8. LED Indicator5. Side Button 26. Side Button 31. Mode Selector Knob7. Top Button11. Dust Cover10. AntennaConnector2. On-Off / Volume KnobButtoncoveringAccessoryModel IISelect Key ATS2500.book Page 5 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW 63. Side Button 1/Select Key (programmable) Recommended for the Monitor Button. Also functions as the select key when programming your radioÕs lists. 4. Push to Talk (PTT) Button Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to listen. 5. Side Button 2 (programmable)6. Side Button 3 (programmable)7. Top Button (programmable) Recommended as Emergency button. 8. LED Indicator The indicator LED on top of the radio indicates radio operating conditions. 9. Microphone Speak clearly into the microphone when send-ing a message. 10. Antenna11. Accessory Connector Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro-phones and other accessories. Replace attached dust cover when not in use. Additionally for keypad radios (Model II), there are 12. LCD Screen13. Menu Keys14. Keypad With PTT switch pressed (radio transmitting) Continuous red LED Normal transmission.LED unlit Radio is not transmitting.Blinking red lightLow battery (conventional mode only; programmable from the CPS) With PTT switch released (radio receiving) Blinking red light Mode busy (conventional mode only).Blinking green lightReceipt of a telephone call, Pri-vate Conversation call, or Call Alert page. ATS2500.book Page 6 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW 7 Programmable Buttons Several of your radio buttons can be programmed (by using the Customer Programming Software Ñ CPS) to activate the radio features.Programmable buttons are¥ Top button¥ Three side buttonsCheck with your dealer or Motorola representative for a complete list of the functions your radioÕs programmable buttons support.The table below shows the functions available by¥ short press - quickly pressing and releasing the programmable buttons, or¥ long press - pressing and holding the programmable buttons for a period of time before releasing, or¥ hold down - pressing and holding down the programmable buttons while checking status or making adjustments. Button Short Press Long Press Hold Down Monitor/Permanent Monitor ÑContinually monitors the selected channel.Monitors the selected channel for any activity.Volume Set Ñ Ñ Sounds a tone for adjusting the radioÕs volume level.Scan Toggles between the start/stop of the Scan operation. Ñ ÑNuisance Delete Temporarily deletes an unwanted non-priority active scan member. Ñ ÑSearch Makes a system search.Light Turns on/off your radioÕs backlight. Ñ ÑEmergency Enters Emergency mode. Leaves Emergency mode. ÑCall Enters or exits a Private call.Page Enters or exits a Call Alert. ATS2500.book Page 7 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW 8 Keypad Keys (for Model II radios only) These keys are used when dialing a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radioÕs lists.The following table shows the character cycle for each key, when entering information for programming the radioÕs lists. Note: The sequence in the table above is validwhen entering information on a blank display.However, when editing existing information, theabove sequence may differ. For instance, if the Call Response Respond to or exit from a Private Call or Call Alert. Ñ ÑPhone Enters or leaves Phone mode. Ñ Ñ Button Short Press Long Press Hold Down KeyNumber of Times the Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 0 0 1 1 Blank space123456789*0# 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 * * # # - + . / \ ATS2500.book Page 8 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW 9 last character entered is a Ò R Ó, pressing 7 to enter the next character, would start the char-acter cycle at Ò S Ó and NOT at Ò P Ó. ¥ When editing existing information, pressing 1 would ALWAYS start the character cycle at the Ò blank space Ó and NOT at Ò 1 Ó. Menu Keys (for Model II radios only)Selecting a Feature A unique feature of your radio is its use of the display to give you quick access to many of the radioÕs features without having to have a dedicated key for each feature.The names of the features (CALL, MUTE, etc.) are shown on the display, three at a time. Selection of features is controlled by the three keys directly below the feature names: the left key controls the left feature, the middle key controls the middle feature, and the right key controls the right feature. Softkeys (l;l)When already in Menu Mode, these keys are used to make Menu selections.Left and Right Arrow Keys (,/)The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll the display forward or backward through the radioÕs features and lists. There is no end point to the list, so if you continue to scroll in one direction, the display will Òwrap aroundÓ back to the beginning of the list. If you hold either key down, the display will scroll at a faster rate until the key is released.The left arrow key is also used for editing when you are entering information manually from the keypad.Pressing the left arrow key, when editing numeric information (such as telephone numbers), will backspace, and erase the display, one character at a time. If you have erased all the digits, an additional press of the left arrow key will return the display to the pre-programmed list.Pressing the left arrow key, when editing alphabetic information (such as memberÕs names), will move the cursor one step to the left.HOME Key (.)The HOME key will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode. In addition, if you are using a feature that l;l, . /Softkey 1 Softkey 3Left Home RightSoftkey 2ATS2500.book Page 9 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW10requires it, pressing the HOME key will also cause information to be saved in memory before going to the home display. Some radio features will automatically go to the home display when they are completed, without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing the number of key presses required.Menu DisplayThe menu items can be displayed in normal video or in reversed video (programmable through the CPS). All the menu items in the examples in this manual are shown in reversed video.The order in which the menu items are displayed is programmable. Thus, the order of the menu items on your radio may differ from those shown here in this manual. In such a situation, press the relevant softkey to make your menu selections. All descriptions of functions and displays after the selection are valid.LCD Screen and IconsDisplays mode selected, channel, menu, and radio status information. The top two screen rows show radio status indicator symbols, explained in the following table.Symbol Name and DescriptionAXPANDª IndicatorIndicates that your radio has the companding feature activated.BPower Level IndicatorR lights up when your radio is conÞgured to transmit in Low Power. S lights up when your radio is conÞgured to transmit in High Power.CCarrier Squelch IndicatorIndicates when the active conventional mode is being monitored in the carrier squelch mode;ON = BEING MONITORED/OFF = NOT BEING MONITORED.FCall ReceivedFlashes when a call or page is received.GScan IndicatorIndicates when the radio is scanning;ON = SCANNING/OFF =NOT SCANNING.HPriority ScanThe presence of a dot along with the scan annunciator indicates the receiving of a priority mode;BLINKING DOT = PRIORITY 1SOLID DOT = PRIORITY 2.ATS2500.book Page 10 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW11Alert Tone IndicationsYour radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radio operating conditions:¥Low Battery Ð A low-battery condition is indi-cated by a high-pitched, cricket-like Òchirp-chirpÓ when the PTT switch is released following a transmission.¥Successful Power-Up Ð A short, medium-pitched tone when the radio is Þrst turned on indicates that the radio has passed its power-up self test and is ready for use.¥ Unsuccessful Power-Up Ð A short, low-pitched tone when the radio is Þrst turned on indicates that the radio has failed its power-up self test and is not ready for use. Contact your service representative for service.¥ Transmit on Receive-Only Mode Ð If you press the PTT switch while tuned to a Òreceive-onlyÓ mode, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched alert tone, indicating that no transmission is pos-sible on this mode. This tone will continue until the PTT switch is released.¥ Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode Ð If you press the PTT switch while the mode is busy, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched alert tone, indicating that no transmission is possible on this mode. This tone will continue until the PTT switch is released.¥ Transmit Inhibit on Flat Battery Ð If you press the PTT while the battery is ßat, you will hear a con-tinuous, low pitched alert tone, indicating that transmission is impossible.¥ Invalid Mode Ð A continuous, low-pitched tone is heard when an invalid or unprogrammed opera-tion is attempted on the radio.JDirectIndicates whether you are talking directly to another radio (talkaround), or through a repeater;ON = DIRECTOFF = REPEATER.KProgramming/Viewing Mode Indicates when the radio is in the programming or viewing mode;ON = IN VIEWING MODEBLINKING = IN PROGRAMMING MODE.MSignal Quality IndicatorShows the radio signal quality. Five bars indicates the best signal (Smart Zone Only).PBattery Level IndicatorShows the remaining charge in your battery, based on how many bars are displayed.Flashing, indicates ßat battery.Symbol Name and DescriptionATS2500.book Page 11 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
RADIO OVERVIEW12¥ Valid (Good) Key Press Ð A short, medium-pitched tone when a keypad key is pressed indi-cates that the key press was accepted.¥ Invalid (Bad) Key Press Ð A short, low-pitched tone when a keypad key is pressed indicates that the key press was rejected.¥ Emergency Alarm Entry Ð A short, medium-pitched tone when the emergency button is pressed indicates that the radio has entered the emergency mode.¥ Emergency Alarm/Call Exit Ð A continuous, medium-pitched tone when the radio is in the emergency mode indicates that the radio has exited the emergency mode.¥ Failsoft (Trunked Systems Only) Ð A faint Òbeep-ingÓ tone every ten seconds indicates that the radio is operating in the failsoft mode.¥ Time-Out Timer Warning Ð Your radioÕs time-out timer limits the length of your transmission time. When you are pressing the PTT switch (transmit-ting), a short, low-pitched warning tone will sound four seconds before the allotted time will expire.¥ Time-Out Timer Timed-Out Ð If you hold down the PTT switch longer than the time-out timerÕs allotted time, a continuous, low-pitched tone will sound, indicating that your transmission has been cut off. This tone will continue until the PTT switch is released.¥ Phone Busy Ð A Òbah-bah-bah-bahÓ tone when telephone interconnect is accessed indicates that all available modes are busy and the radio is in queue for the next available phone line.¥ Call Alertª (Page) Received Ð A group of four medium-pitched tones every Þve seconds indi-cates that your radio has received a Call Alert page.¥ Call Alertª (Page) Sent Ð A single medium-pitched tone (central acknowledge), followed by a group of four medium-pitched tones indicates that a Call Alert page sent by your radio has been received by the target radio.¥ Private Conversationª Call Received Ð A group of two medium-pitched tones indicates that your radio has received a Private Conversation call. This sequence is repeated every Þve seconds for approximately 20 seconds for enhanced Pri-vate Conversation.¥ Trunked System Busy (Trunked Systems Only) Ð A Òbah-bah-bah-bahÓ tone when a trunked sys-tem is accessed indicates that all available chan-nels are busy and the radio is in queue for the next available channel.¥ Call Back (Trunked Systems Only) Ð A group of three medium-pitched tones (di-di-dit) indicates that a talkgroup is now available for your previ-ously requested transmission.ATS2500.book Page 12 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED13GETTING STARTEDBATTERY INFORMATIONBattery Care and TipsThis product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The following battery tips will help you obtain the highest performance and longest cycle life from your Motorola rechargeable battery. ¥Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hours) before using it to obtain maximum battery capacity and performance.¥ Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.¥ When charging a battery that is attached to the radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.¥ The battery should be at about 25¡C (room temperature) whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 10¡C) may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately, in failure of the battery.¥ Charging a hot battery (above 35¡C) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits. ¥ New batteries can be stored up to two years without signiÞcant cycle loss. Store new/unused batteries in a cool dry area.¥ Batteries which have been in storage should be charged overnight.¥ Do not return fully charged batteries to the charger for an Òextra boostÓ. This action will signiÞcantly reduce cycle life.¥ Do not leave your radio and battery in the charger when not charging. Continuous charging will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger as a radio stand.)¥ For optimum battery life and operation use only Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to operate as an integrated energy system.ATS2500.book Page 13 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED14Recycling or Disposal of Batteries At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola dealer for further information.Charging the BatteryIf a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, indicated by battery level indicator showing one or no segments, you will need to charge the battery before you can use it in your radio.Note:Batteries are shipped uncharged from the factory. New batteries could prematurely indicate full charge, charge a new battery for 14-16 hours before initial use.1. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, in the charger.2. The chargerÕs LED indicates the charging progress. Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola authorized batteries listed below; other batteries will not charge.FM - Factory MutualNiCdCharger LED StatusRed Battery is chargingGreen Battery is fully chargedFlashing Red * Battery is unchargeableFlashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to chargeFlashing Green Battery is 90% charged* Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.Part No. DescriptionHNN9008HNN9009HNN9010HNN9011HNN9012HNN9013High-Capacity NiMH Ultra-High-Capacity NiMH Ultra-High-Capacity FM NiMHHigh-Capacity FM NiCd High-Capacity NiCd Lithium-IonATS2500.book Page 14 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED15ACCESSORY INFORMATIONAttaching the Battery Removing the Battery1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of thebattery into the slots at the bottom of the radioÕs body.2. Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until you hear a click.12Slots1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the battery, downwards.3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the radioÕs body, and remove the battery.32Battery LatchesATS2500.book Page 15 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED16Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna¥ Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it.1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radioÕs antenna connector.2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.ATS2500.book Page 16 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED17Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is heard.1. Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.21Belt Clip TabATS2500.book Page 17 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED18Attaching the Dust Cover1. Place the dust cover loop over the attached antenna.2. Slide the loop all the way down to the base of the antenna.3. Insert the dust cover tab into the slot above the connector.Dust CoverLoopDust CoverTabSlot forDust Cover Tab4. Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in place. DO NOT overtighten the thumbscrew.ThumbscrewATS2500.book Page 18 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
GETTING STARTED19RADIO OPERATIONTurning The Radio On or OffAdjusting the RadioÕs VolumeRadio Self TestTurn the radio on by rotating the volume control clockwise. The radio goes through a power-up self check and, if it passes the check, the display momentarily shows ÒSELF TEST.Ó A good-power-up, high-pitched tone sounds to indicate that the radio has passed the self check.If the radio fails the self check, the display shows ÒERROR XX/XXÓ (where XX/XX is an alphanumeric error code), accompanied by a bad-power-up, low-pitched tone. Turn the radio off, check the battery, and turn the radio back on. If the radio still does not pass the self check, a problem exists in the radio. Contact your nearest Motorola Service Shop.Note: The power-up self check veriÞes that theradioÕs microprocessor-based systems are work-ing, but it does not check all of the rf compo-nents, nor does it check the operation of allcustomer-speciÞc features. Motorola recom-mends that the functionality of the radio be peri-odically checked by an authorized Motorolaservice shop.To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume Con-trol knob clockwise.To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume Con-trol knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust the volume level.Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level.ON OFFOr, if a button is programmed for Òvolume set,Ó press this button and adjust the volume to a com-fortable listening level.ATS2500.book Page 19 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
20BASIC RADIO CALLSBASIC RADIO CALLSThis section outlines the basic functions of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.SELECTING A ZONE AND MODEA mode is a channel or talkgroup and all the features that are programmed to it. A zone is a grouping of modes that is selected using the menu keys. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should Þrst select the desired zone and mode.Selecting a Zone(for Model II radios only)Selecting a Mode1. Press / until ZONE is displayed.2. Press l (the soft-key below ZONE). The current zone name blinks on the display.For examplePLANT POLICEZONE MUTE CALLPLANT POLICE3. Press / until the desired zone name is displayed.ÑorÑEnter the number of the desired zone.For example4. Press ..5. The displayed zone is the new selected zone.1. Turn the mode selector knob to the desired mode.2. The display shows the selected modeÕs name.For example3. If the selected mode is unprogrammed, an invalid-mode tone is heard until a valid programmed mode is selected.CITY POLICECITY POLICEPLANT MODE 1UNPROGRAMMEDATS2500.book Page 20 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
21BASIC RADIO CALLSRECEIVING A CALLMAKING A CALLConventional ModesNote: Do not interrupt another user. If the presentmode is programmed to receive PL, ensure thatthe mode is not in use by pressing the monitorbutton to listen for activity.¥If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blink-ing red LED on receive (PTT released) indicates that the mode is currently busy.¥If a mode is programmed for receive only, any attempt to transmit on that mode will cause an invalid-mode tone to sound until the PTT switch is released.Trunked ModesNote: If you hear a busy signal (a low-frequencyÒbah-bah-bah-bahÓ), release the PTT switch andwait for a call-back tone (sounds like Òdi-di-ditÓ).When you hear the call-back tone you will havethree seconds to press the PTT switch. Thisallows you to make another call without getting abusy signal.1. Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and Mode).2. Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected mode.1. Turn the radio on and select the desired con-ventional zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and Mode).2. Press and hold the PTT switch on the side of the radio and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area. The red LED lights continuously when the radio is transmitting.3. When you have Þnished talking, release the PTT to listen.1. Turn the radio on and select the desired trunked zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and Mode).2. Press and hold the PTT switch on the side of the radio and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area. The red LED lights when the radio is transmitting. When you have Þnished talking, release the PTT to lis-ten.ATS2500.book Page 21 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
22BASIC RADIO CALLS¥If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard when the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is not possible. The radio may be out of range.Low-Battery AlertYour radio emits an alert tone when a low-battery condition is detected.Coded Squelch OperationTone Private-Line¨ (PL), Digital Private-Lineª (DPL), and carrier squelch operation are all available in your radio, on a per-mode basis. When in carrier squelch operation, all trafÞc on the mode is heard. When in PL or DPL operation, your radio responds to only those messages intended for you. When this feature is mode-slaved, PL, DPL, or carrier squelch is programmed to each mode.Whenever the radio is operating in carrier squelch, the display will show C.Variable RF Power Level(Selected Models Only)Radios can have more than one power level. High power can be programmed on modes where high power is permitted, and low power can be programmed on all other modes. The high-/low-power feature can be selected via the menu keys.FAILSOFT OPERATION(TRUNKED SYSTEMS ONLY)The ÒfailsoftÓ system ensures continual radio communications capability during a trunked system failure. Your radio will automatically go into failsoft operation, if the central trunking controller fails for any reason. While in failsoft operation, your radio will transmit and receive on a predetermined frequency on a conventional mode. When the trunked system returns to normal operation, the radio will automatically leave the failsoft operation and return to trunked operation.During failsoft operation,1. You will hear a faint ÒbeepingÓ sound every ten seconds.Alternates betweenand2. Your radio becomes unsquelched.FAILSOFTPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 22 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
23BASIC RADIO CALLSMUTING THE KEYPAD TONES(FOR KEYPAD RADIOS ONLY)The radioÕs keypad tones, normally heard each time a keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on (unmuted) at your discretion. To use the keypad mute featureNote: Pressing . or the PTT switch will exit thismenu without changing the mute selection.1. Press / until MUTE is displayed.2. Press ; (the soft-key below MUTE).You will see the cur-rent mute state momentarily.orThenZONE MUTE CALLTONES ONTONES OFFON OFF3. Press the softkey below the desired mute state (on or off). The radio returns to the home display.PLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 23 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
24TRUNKED FEATURESTRUNKED FEATURESThis section outlines the trunked features of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.VIEWING YOUR RADIOÕS ID NUMBERTo view your radioÕs ID numberNote: If your radio has been so programmed, youcan press the call button for quick access toviewing your radioÕs ID number. This takes youdirectly to step 3.ENHANCED PRIVATE CALL OPERATIONThe Enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to have a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the radio that you are calling is in service. The radio being called can also view the calling radio's ID number before answering. You can then choose whether or not to leave your radioÕs ID number (via a Call Alert page) with the radio you are calling so that you may be called back. Enhanced Private Conversation operation is similar to telephone operation.Answering a Private Call1. Press / until CALL is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).3. The display shows the last ID number transmit-ted or received.4. Press ,.5. The display shows your radioÕs ID number.6. Press . to return the radio to the home dis-play.PLANT POLICEZONE MUTE CALLID: 722588MY ID:741317PLANT POLICE1. Upon receiving a Pri-vate Conversation call, two alert tones sounds (repeating every Þve seconds for 20 sec-onds).Alternates betweenandCALL RECEIVEDPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 24 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
25TRUNKED FEATURESNote: If you press the PTT switch before you pressthe call response button, the response will betransmitted to everyone in the talkgroup (a dis-patch mode operation).¥After answering a Private Call, the callerÕs ID number is stored in your radio as the Òlast ID number receivedÓ.¥If your radio is conÞgured for Private Call II, upon receiving a Private Conversation call, two alert tones sounds, followed by the received voice.Making a Private CallThere are four phases in making a private call, namely¥initiating a private call,¥ entering the desired radio ID number,¥ sending the radio ID number, and¥ having the conversation and hanging-up.Initiating a Private Call2. The green LED and call received status annunciator, F, will blink indicating that a call is being received. You have 20 seconds to answer the call before the radio automatically returns to the home display.3. Press the call response button or the call but-ton.4. The display shows the incoming callerÕs ID number, and the call received annunciator will turn off.5. After viewing the callerÕs ID number, you can decide to either talk privately (go to next step), or not answer the call by pressing the call response or call button to return to the home display.6. If you decide to answer the call, press the PTT switch.7. The callerÕs ID number remains displayed for the duration of the call.8. When Þnished with conversation, press . or the call response button to hang up.ID: 722588ID: 7225889. The radio will return to the home display.1. Press / until CALL is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).PLANT POLICEZONE MUTE CALLATS2500.book Page 25 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
26TRUNKED FEATURESEntering the Desired Radio ID NumberIf the last ID number called is the desired number, go directly to step 5.To enter a new numberNote: Exactly six digits must be entered for theradio ID number. If fewer than six digits wereentered, you will hear a bad-keypress tone andthe display will show ÒINVALID ENTRYÓ whenattempting to send the radio ID number. A bad-keypress tone will also be heard if you try toenter a seventh digit.¥Once you have started entering numbers, the , key functions as a backspace key. Pressing it causes the last digit entered to be erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When the last digit is erased, an additional press of this key causes the last ID number transmitted or received to be displayed; pressing / shows the Þrst member of the list.To enter a number from the call listTo enter a number from a location in the call list3. The display shows the last ID number transmit-ted or received.4a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad.4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears and the new digits appear as they are being entered.4c. The cursor ßashes indicating the location of the next number to be entered.ID: 7225884a. Press either , or /.4b. / takes you forward to the Þrst or next member of the list; , takes you backwards to the last or previous member of the list.4c. When at a member of the list, the display alter-nates between showing the memberÕs name and ID number.Alternates betweenand4a. Press either , or / to enter the call list.4b. Enter the Þrst digit of the location number. If there are fewer than 10 members in the list, go directly to step 4e.CK TANGID: 784116ATS2500.book Page 26 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
27TRUNKED FEATURESNote: The last member of the list is also the Òlast IDtransmitted or receivedÓ at position Ò00Ó on thelist.¥If you enter a location number that does not exist (for example, Ò15Ó), the display will show ÒINVALID ENTRY,Ó and the radio will sound an invalid-keypress tone and return back to step 4b of this procedure.Sending the Radio ID NumberNote: If the radio you are calling is not in service,you will not hear the ringing and the display willshow ÒNO ACKÓ. Go to step 10 to hang up.¥If your radio is conÞgured for Private Call II, you will not hear the telephone type ringing. Instead you are able to proceed to talk to the Called party.Having the Conversation and Hanging-up4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, the display shows ÒID LOC#X_Ó (where X is the Þrst digit). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit.4d. Enter the second digit of the location number.4e. The radio goes to that position in the list. The display alternates between showing the memberÕs name and ID number.Alternates betweenand5. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID num-ber.6. If the radio you are calling is on the air, you will hear a telephone-type ringing for 20 seconds, or until the called radio answers the call.CK TANGID: 7841167. If the party you are call-ing does not answer the call within twenty sec-onds, the telephone ring-ing stops and an alert tone sounds.At this point you can either send a Call Alertª page, or go to step 10 to hang up.8. If the party you are calling answers the call, you will hear his/her voice.9. Press the PTT switch to have a Private Con-versation with the called person.10. When Þnished with your conversation, or if the radio you called does not answer or is not in service, press . to hang up.NO ANSWERATS2500.book Page 27 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
28TRUNKED FEATURESNote: Once engaged in a private conversation, ifthe radio is left idle for more than one minute, amomentary warning alert sounds every six sec-onds to remind you that dispatch calls are notbeing heard. After two minutes, a permanentinvalid mode tone sounds.Leaving a Call Alert PageCALL ALERT OPERATIONAnswering a Call Alert Page with a Group CallNote: When you received a Call Alert page, youcan enter Private Call mode and call the pagingradio using the latest ID received.11. The radio will return to the home display.1. If the party you want to have a Private Call does not answer the call within twenty sec-onds, you can choose to leave a Call Alertª page. This leaves your radioÕs ID number with the called radio so you can be called back later.2. Press the PTT switch to send the Call Alert page. You will hear Þve beeps, indicating that the system has received your ID number and the radio you are calling is on the air.3. Press ..4. The radio will return to the home display.PLANT POLICEPLANT POLICE1. Upon receiving a Call Alert page, four alert tones sounds (repeats every 5 seconds).2. The green LED lights and the Call Received annunciator, F, blinks indicating a call is received.3. Press the PTT switch to answer the page.4. The display shows the current talkgroup. The audible alert, LED and call received annunciator turns off.5. The ID number of the radio that paged you is stored as Òthe last ID number received.Ó6. Have your conversation in the normal manner; all members of your talkgroup will hear your response. Press the PTT switch to talk; release the switch to listen.FIRE DEPTATS2500.book Page 28 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
29TRUNKED FEATURESMaking a Call AlertThere are three phases in making a call alert, namely¥initiating a call alert,¥ entering the radio ID number that you wish to page, and¥ sending the call alert.Initiating a Call AlertNote: The same list is shared by both Call Alertand Private Conversation features. ¥If your radio has been so programmed, you can press the page button for quick access to the Call Alert feature. This will take you directly to step 3.Entering the Radio ID Number that you wish to PageIf the last ID number called or received is the desired number, go directly to step 5.To enter a new numberNote: Exactly six digits must be entered for theradio ID number. If fewer than six digits wereentered, you will hear a bad-keypress tone whenattempting to send the radio ID number. A bad-keypress tone will also be heard if you try toenter a seventh digit.¥Once you have started entering numbers, the , key functions as a backspace key. Pressing it causes the last digit entered to be erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When the last digit is erased, an additional press of this key causes the last ID number transmitted or received to be displayed; pressing / shows the Þrst member of the list.To enter a number from the call list1. Press / until PAGE is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below PAGE).3. The display shows the last ID number transmit-ted or received.PAGE PHON VIEWID: 7225884a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad.4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears and the new digits appear as they are being entered.4c. The cursor ßashes indicating the location of the next number to be entered.4a. Press either , or /.ATS2500.book Page 29 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
30TRUNKED FEATURESTo enter a number from a location in the call listNote: The last member of the list is also the Òlast IDtransmitted or receivedÓ at position Ò00Ó on thelist.¥If you enter a location number that does not exist (for example, Ò15Ó), the display will show ÒINVALID ENTRY,Ó and the radio will sound an invalid-keypress tone and return back to step 4b of this procedure.Sending the Call Alert4b. / takes you forward to the Þrst or next member of the list; , takes you backwards to the last or previous member of the list.4c. When at a member of the list, the display alter-nates between showing the memberÕs name and ID number.Alternates betweenand4a. Press either , or / to enter the call list.4b. Enter the Þrst digit of the location number. If there are fewer than 10 members in the list, go directly to step 4e.4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, the display shows ÒID LOC#X_Ó (where X is the Þrst digit). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit.4d. Enter the second digit of the location number.CK TANGID: 7841164e. The radio goes to that position in the list. The display alternates between showing the memberÕs name and ID number.Alternates betweenand5. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID num-ber.CK TANGID: 784116ATS2500.book Page 30 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
31TRUNKED FEATURESIf the page is unsuccessfulIf the page is successfulAUTOMATIC MULTIPLE SITE SELECTION (AMSS)The automatic multiple site selection (AMSS) feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single trunked site. In a system where wide-area coverage is required, multiple trunking sites are used.AMSS automatically switches the radio to a different site when the current-site signal becomes too weak. Typically, this happens when the radio is moved out of the range of one site and into the range of another. Under normal conditions, this switching is invisible to the user.Viewing the Current Site6a. If you hear one beep, the ID number has been received by the system, but the radio you are paging is not on the air; your radio remains in the Call Alert mode.If after six seconds the called radio fails to acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched alert tone sounds and the display changes to ÒNO ACKNOWLEDGEÓ.6b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press . to hang up and return to the home display.6a. If you hear Þve beeps, the ID number has been received by the system, and the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page.6b. The radio automatically returns to the home dis-playPLANT POLICE1. Press the search button.2. If the radio is locked on a site, the display shows the current site.3. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the dis-play shows ÒSCAN-NINGÓ until it locks on a new site.Then it shows the num-ber of the new site.SITE 4SCANNING SITESITE 7ATS2500.book Page 31 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
32TRUNKED FEATURESForcing a Site Change Locking and Unlocking a Site1. Press and hold down the search button to force the change to a new site.2. You will hear a tone while the radio scans for a new site.3. The radio automatically returns to the home dis-play.SCANNING SITEPLANT POLICE1. Press / until SITE is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below SITE).3. The current lock state is momentarily displayed. or4. The display changes to5. Press the key below the desired lock state.6. The radio automatically returns to the home dis-play.SITE PAGE CALLSITE LOCKEDSITE UNLOCKEDLOCK UNLKPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 32 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
33CONVENTIONAL FEATURESCONVENTIONAL FEATURESThis section outlines the conventional features of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.REPEAT/DIRECTThe repeat/direct feature allows you to bypass the repeater and talk directly to another portable radio. This is known as DIRECT operation. The transmit frequency is the same as the receive frequency.¥In REPEAT operation, you talk through the repeater, which increases the radio's operating range. The transmit frequency is not the same as the receive frequency.¥ If the repeat/direct feature is programmed to a mode, that mode operates on either direct or repeat operation.¥ If the repeat/direct feature is programmed to the keypad, you can change the repeat/direct setting by doing the following.SMART PTTSmart PTT is a per-mode feature which gives the system manager better control of radio operators. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot transmit on an active mode. Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT are available.¥Transmit Inhibit on Busy ModeÑyou are pre-vented from transmitting if any activity is detected on the mode.1. Press / until DIR is displayed.PLANT POLICEDIR PWR PROG2. Press l (the softkey below DIR).3. The current talkaround state appears on the dis-play for a few seconds. or4. Then, the display prompts for the new state.5. Press l below the desired talkaround state: repeat (RPTR) or direct (DIR).6. The radio returns to the home display.REPEATER MODEDIRECT MODEDIR RPTRPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 33 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
34CONVENTIONAL FEATURES¥Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch CodeÑyou are prevented from trans-mitting on an active mode with a squelch code other than your own. If the PL code is the same as yours, you are allowed to transmit.¥Quick-Key OverrideÑThis feature can work in conjunction with either of the two above varia-tions. This feature allows you to override the transmit-inhibit state by quick-keying (two PTT presses within a programmable period -- the default is one second -- of each other) the radio.Note: If you try to transmit (press the PTT) on asmart PTT mode that is busy, a continuous alerttone is generated until the PTT is released; thetransmission is inhibited.¥The red LED blinks when the radio is receiv-ing indicating that the mode is busy.ATS2500.book Page 34 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
35SCANSCANThis section outlines the scan functions of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.SCAN OPERATIONThe scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes. This list can be programmed with the Customer Programming Software (CPS) or user programmable.Three types of scan operation are available depending on radio model.Your radio may support both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the Þrst priority mode, and a second as the second priority mode.Automatic scanning (autoscan) can be programmed through the CPS. If autoscan is enabled for a mode, your radio begins scanning, using the modeÕs scan list, whenever you select that mode. The radio will continue autoscanning until you select a mode that does not have autoscan enabled.Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad (for Keypad radios only)Trunking Priority MonitorComprises modes that are all from the same trunked system.Conventional Comprises conventional-only modes.Talkgroup ScanComprises conventional modes and trunked modes from more than one trunking system. Priority operation is NOT available in this type of list.PLANT POLICE1. Press / until SCAN is displayed.2. Press ; (the soft-key below SCAN).You will see the cur-rent scan state momentarily.orThenPHON SCAN CALLSCAN ONSCAN OFFON OFFATS2500.book Page 35 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
36SCANNote: The scan status annunciator, G, is dis-played when the scan operation is active. It willbe removed from the display when the scanoperation is terminated.Deleting Nuisance ModesWhen the radio scans to a mode you do not wish to monitor (nuisance mode), you can temporarily delete that mode from the scan list.Note: Priority modes cannot be deleted.Viewing a Scan List(for keypad radios only)The view scan list feature allows you to view the members of the scan list associated with the currently selected mode.To view a scan list3. Press the softkey below the desired scan state (on or off). The radio returns to the home display.1. When your radio is locked on the mode to be deleted, press the nuisance-mode delete button (programmed via the CPS).2. A valid-keypress chirp is heard, indicating that the mode has been deleted.3. The radio continues scanning the remaining modes in the list.4. To resume scanning the deleted mode, you must leave and reenter scan operation.PLANT POLICE1. Press / until VIEW is displayed.2. Press l (the soft-key below VIEW).3. Press ; (the soft-key below SCAN). The display shows the Þrst member of the scan list.For example4. Every subsequent press of / will scroll through subsequent members of the scan list.5. To leave the scan list feature, press the HOME key, or the PTT switch, or turn the mode selector knob.6. The radio returns to the home display.PAGE STS VIEWPHON SCAN CALLFIRE DEPTPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 36 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
37SCANNote: The programming-mode annunciator, K, isdisplayed while list view mode is active.¥The scan status annunciator, G, appears, indicating that a scan list is being viewed.¥The dot of the priority scan annunciator, H, blinks if the current displayed member of the scan list is a priority 1 mode, and is solid the cur-rent displayed member of the scan list is a prior-ity 2 mode.Programming a Scan List(for keypad radios only)The program scan list feature allows you to program the members of the scan list associated with the currently selected mode.To program a scan list Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K,blinks while program mode is active.¥The scan status annunciator, G, appears, indicating that a scan list is being viewed.¥The dot of the priority scan annunciator, H, blinks if the current displayed member of the scan list is a priority 1 mode, and is solid the cur-rent displayed member of the scan list is a prior-ity 2 mode.1. Press / until PROG is displayed.2. Press l (the soft-key below PROG).3. Press l (the soft-key below SCAN). The display shows the current mode selected.For examplePROGSCAN PHON CALLFIRE DEPT4. Use the mode selector knob to select the required talkgroup zone.5. Press , or / to select the required zone. If the scan status annunciator G is displayed, the mode is part of the scan list.6. Press the select key to change the scan mode (see ÒScan ModesÓ on page 38).7. After making all the changes, select the required operating mode.8. Press the HOME key, or the PTT switch, or turn the mode selector knob to commit all the changes made.ATS2500.book Page 37 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
38SCANScan ModesWhen programming the scan list, each member can be given one of several scan modes. The following table lists the scan mode cycle activated by subsequent presses of the select key.Note: There can only be ONE Priority 1 memberand ONE Priority 2 member in a scan list. Thus,if there is already a Priority 1 member in thescan list, changing another memberÕs mode toPriority 1, would automatically cause the previ-ous memberÕs mode to be changed to a ScanMember. This same behavior is also seen whenprogramming the Priority 2 member.Initial Scan Mode of MemberNumber of Times the Select Key is Pressed1 2 3 4Priority 2* Priority 1* Non Scan Member Scan Member Priority 2*Priority 1* Non Scan Member Scan Member Priority 2* Priority 1*Non ScanMember Scan Member Priority 2* Priority 1* Non Scan MemberScan Member Priority 2* Priority 1* Non Scan Member Scan Member* Priority options are only available if enabled.ATS2500.book Page 38 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
39PROGRAMMING THE RADIOPROGRAMMING THE RADIOThis section outlines the programming functions of your radio, and is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.Programming theTelephone List NumbersThis feature lets you use the radioÕs keypad to change the telephone numbers assigned to any of the telephone list members. Each phone number can have up to 16 digits.To change the telephone list1. Press / until PROG is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below PROG).3. Press ; (the softkey below PHON). The dis-play shows the Þrst pro-grammable member of the telephone list.PLANT POLICEPROGSCAN PHON CALLFIRE DEPT4. Press / or ,,ÑorÑUse the keypad to enter the desired memberÕs position number (1 to 19) to view the other members of the telephone list.5. When you stop on a member of the list, the display will alternate between showing the memberÕs name and telephone number.Alternates betweenand6. Press the select key to enter edit mode.7. A short press would enable the editing of the telephone number. The display shows the cur-rent memberÕs telephone number.8. A long press would enable the editing of the memberÕs name. The display shows the cur-rent memberÕs name.POLICE DEPT55562135556213POLICE DEPTATS2500.book Page 39 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
40PROGRAMMING THE RADIONote: The programming-mode annunciator, K,blinks while program mode is active.¥In the edit mode, the , key functions as a backspace key. Pressing it will erase the previ-ous digit, and the cursor will move to the left. When the last digit on the display has been erased, additional presses of this key or the / key will cause you to leave the edit mode without making any changes.¥You can only enter a maximum of 16 digits in any entry for the telephone list. When this maxi-mum is reached, the cursor will disappear. If you try to add any more digits, you will hear an invalid (bad) keypress alert tone.Programming the Call ListThis feature lets you use the radioÕs keypad to change the radio ID numbers assigned to the call list used by the trunked Private Conversationª and Call Alertª features. Similarly, in Conventional Mode, you may change the Call List used by Stat-Alert Selective Call and Call Alert.To change the call list radio ID numbers9. Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the changes. The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next number to be added. If you require a pause in the phone dialing sequence (to allow for a delay), you can do so by Þrst pressing the Ò*Ó key, followed by pressing the Ò#Ó key. The display will show a ÒPÓ for pause.10. When you have Þnished changing the tele-phone number, press the select key again. The change is saved in the radioÕs memory.11. You are returned to step 5. The display will again alternate between show-ing the memberÕs name and telephone number. You can now change additional numbers.Alternates betweenand12. When you have Þnished making changes, press . to exit program mode.13. The radio will return to the home display.POLICE DEPT5556445PLANT POLICE1. Press / until PROG is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below PROG).3. Press l (the softkey below CALL). The dis-play shows the Þrst pro-grammable member of the call list.DIR SCAN PROGSCAN PHON CALLSK TANATS2500.book Page 40 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
41PROGRAMMING THE RADIONote: The programming-mode annunciator, K,blinks while program mode is active.¥In the edit mode, the , key functions as a backspace key. Pressing it will erase the previ-ous digit, and the cursor will move to the left. When the last digit on the display has been erased, additional presses of this key or the / key will cause you to leave the edit mode without making any changes.¥When the maximum number of digits for the radio ID is reached, the cursor will disappear. If you try to add any more digits, you will hear an invalid (bad) keypress alert tone.4. Press / or ,,ÑorÑUse the keypad to enter the desired memberÕs position number (1 to 19) to view the other members of the call list.5. When you stop on a member of the list, the display will alternate between showing the memberÕs name and radio ID number.Alternates betweenand6. Press the select key to enter edit mode.7. A short press would enable the editing of the radio ID. The display shows the current mem-berÕs radio ID number.8. A long press would enable the editing of the memberÕs name. The display shows the cur-rent memberÕs name.9. Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the changes. The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next number to be added.CT CHANID: 753951ID: 753951CT CHAN10. When you have Þnished changing the number, press the select key again. The change is saved in the radioÕs memory.11. You are returned to step 5. The display will again alternate between show-ing the memberÕs name and radio ID number. You can now change additional numbers.Alternates betweenand12. When you have Þnished making changes, press . to exit program mode.13. The radio will return to the home display.CT CHANID: 753853PLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 41 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
42TELEPHONE OPERATIONTELEPHONE OPERATIONThis section outlines the telephone operations of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.The telephone feature allows you to use your radio similar to a standard telephone.When you are dialing from the keypad, your radio may be programmed with either buffered dial (you enter all digits and press the PTT before the digits are sent out) or live dial (each digit is sent out as it is pressed).Answering a Telephone CallNote: The call received status annunciator, F,ßashes when you receive a call, but is not dis-played when you answer the call.Making a Telephone Call(for Model II radios only)There are three phases in making a phone call, namely¥ accessing the telephone system,¥ sending the telephone number,¥ having the conversation and hanging-up.Accessing the Telephone System1. When a telephone call is being received, you will hear telephone-type ringing.Alternates betweenand2. Press the pre-pro-grammed phone button or call response button to answer the call.PLANT POLICEPLANT POLICEPHONE CALLPHONE CALL3. Carry on with your conversation in the normal manner. Press the PTT switch to talk; release the PTT to listen.4. When you have Þnished your conversation, press . or the phone button to hang up.5. The radio will return to the home display.1. Press / until PHON is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below PHON).PLANT POLICEMSG SCAN PHONATS2500.book Page 42 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
43TELEPHONE OPERATIONSending the Telephone NumberSending the telephone number using the keypadSending the telephone number using a Number on the Telephone List3. Your radio attempts to access the telephone system.4. If you connect successfully, you will hear a dial tone.5. The display will show the last number dialed.6a. The number can now be entered from the keypad, using any of the numeric (0 Ð 9) keys, and the Ò*Ó and Ò#Ó keys. The cursor ßashes to indicate the location of the next digit to be entered. A pause can be entered in the tele-phone number by Þrst pressing the Ò*Ó key, then the Ò#Ó key (Buffered dial only - The pause will be shown on the display as a ÒPÓ).6b. If your radio is programmed for Òlive dial,Ó each digit is sent out as its key is pressed.ÑorÑIf your radio is programmed for Òbuffered dial,Ó each digit is temporarily stored as you enter them. After entering the number, press the PTT switch to send out the number.55511356c. The telephone number will be sent out; you will hear tones as they are sent. If you hear a busy signal, go to step 8 for hang-up proce-dure.6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone list. / takes you forward to the next mem-ber of the list; , takes you backwards to the previous member of the list.6b. Stop at the member you wish to call.6c. The display alternates between showing the memberÕs name and telephone number.Alternates betweenand6d. Press the PTT button.6e. The telephone number will be sent out; you will hear tones as they are sent.6f. If you hear a busy signal, go to step 8 for hang-up procedure.POLICE DEPT5556445POLICE DEPTATS2500.book Page 43 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
44TELEPHONE OPERATIONSending the Telephone number using a Location in the Telephone ListHaving the Conversation and Hanging UpNote: You can press the pre-programmed phonebutton for quick access to the telephone call fea-ture. This will take you directly to step 3.¥The ÒPLEASE WAITÓ message is a timed message. If you cannot access the telephone system (no dial tone heard), press . key or the phone button to hang up, and start again at step 1 of this procedure.¥If you are out of range of the trunked system or the phone interconnect is out of service, ÒNO PHONEÓ is displayed and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds.¥If the trunked phone interconnect is in use, a busy tone sounds and ÒPHONE BUSYÓ is dis-played.6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone list.6b. Enter the location (any preprogrammed loca-tion from 1 through 19) of the number you wish to call.6c. The radio will go to the selected location.6d. The display alternates between showing the memberÕs name and telephone number.Alternates betweenand6e. Press the PTT button.6f. The telephone number will be sent out; you will hear tones as they are sent.6g. If you hear a busy signal, go to step 8 for hang-up procedure.POLICE DEPT5556445POLICE DEPT7. If call is answered, communicate in the normal manner. Press the PTT switch to talk; release the PTT to listen.8. When Þnished with your conversation, or if the number you called is busy or does not answer, press . or the phone button to send the hang-up code.9. The radio will return to the home display. PLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 44 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
45TELEPHONE OPERATION¥When the maximum number of digits have been entered (buffered dial only), the cursor will disappear.¥In the edit mode, the , key functions as a backspace key. Pressing this key erases the last digit entered, and moves the cursor to the left. When the last digit on the display is erased, additional presses of this key causes the last member of the preprogrammed telephone list to be displayed; pressing the / key displays the Þrst member of the list.¥After reaching the number you are calling, you may need to dial an extension number before you can reach your party. Here, enter the extension number from the keypad or (if so pro-grammed) use the arrow keys to Þnd the exten-sion number in the telephone list. If you have live dial, the number is sent as the keys are pressed. If you have buffered dial, press the PTT switch again to send out the extension number.¥Motorola trunked systems and many conven-tional telephone patches generate a high-pitched go-ahead tone when the radio's PTT switch is released. This is heard by the land-line party and is an indicator to begin talking.¥The conventional telephone feature allows you to use your conventional radio similar to a standard telephone. To make a call through the telephone system, your radio must send access and hangup codes to the system. Unless other-wise indicated, the conventional telephone sec-tions in this manual assume that the access and hangup codes have been programmed into the radio by the RSS. These codes will then be auto-matically transmitted.ATS2500.book Page 45 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
46SPECIAL FEATURESSPECIAL FEATURESThis section outlines some of the special features that can be conÞgured for your radio. However, not all models come equipped with these features.All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.EMERGENCY OPERATIONPressing the top emergency button (for radios with emergency operation) sends out an emergency signal, which takes precedence over any other signalling activity in progress. This emergency signal can take two forms: emergency alarm and emergency call. Your radio can have either or both signal types enabled.¥The emergency alarm feature alerts the dis-patcher, who is using a special terminal, to an emergency condition and identiÞes the unit sending the emergency signal.¥ The emergency call (radios with trunked emer-gency operation only) is a type of dispatch oper-ation which gives your radio priority access. Emergency call is programmable for either tacti-cal or non-tactical operation. Tactical emergency operation places the call to the currently selected mode; non-tactical operation places the call to a predetermined emergency mode.ÒEmergencyÓ signals a critical situation. It should NEVER be used for any other reason.Sending an Emergency AlarmPLANT POLICE1. Press and hold the emergency button (the length of button press is programmable by the CPS).Alternates betweenand2. A short, medium-pitched emergency tone sounds, indicating entry into emergency operation.3. When the trunked emergency alarm is acknowledged by the central controller, the radio sounds Þve beeps and the alarm ends.4. The radio returns to normal operation or, if enabled in your radio (trunked emergency call systems only), enters into emergency call operation.5. While in emergency call operation, subse-quent presses of the emergency button will re-initiate the emergency sequence.EMERGENCYPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 46 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
47SPECIAL FEATURESSending a Silent Emergency AlarmCanceling an Emergency AlarmThe alarm can also be canceled (without sounding the emergency-exit tone) by:¥pressing the PTT switch (see following note),¥ turning the radio off, or¥ receiving an acknowledge from the dispatcher.Note: Pressing the PTT switch while the radio is inemergency alarm operation will place the radioin emergency call operation if emergency call isenabled.Sending an Emergency CallNote: The mode you use during an emergency iscontrolled by whether your radio is programmedfor tactical or non-tactical operation. If tactical,you will be talking to the mode you selectedbefore entering emergency call; if non-tactical,you will talk to a preprogrammed emergencymode.1. In radios with the silent emergency alarm option enabled, pressing the emergency but-ton sends an emergency signal to the dis-patcher.2. During the emergency alarm procedure: the LED will not light, tones will not sound, and the display will not change.3. The audio is muted (turned off), and will remain so until you exit the emergency state.1. Press the emergency button for more than 11/2 seconds (programmable by the CPS).2. A medium-pitched emergency-exit tone sounds until the button is released and the radio returns to normal operation.1. Press the emergency button.Alternates betweenand2. A short, medium-pitched emergency tone sounds.3. Press the PTT switch requesting a priority mode assignment in the trunked system.4. While the radio is in emergency call operation, it operates in the usual dispatch manner.EMERGENCYPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 47 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
48SPECIAL FEATURES¥If you change modes while in emergency call operation, the emergency call is moved and con-tinued on the new mode.Ending an Emergency CallIt is important that you exit the emergency call mode when you have Þnished your emergency call.Emergency with Voice to FollowThis feature (aka Hot Microphone) places your radio in a transmit mode for a preprogrammed period of time (programmable by CPS) after the emergency alarm is activated. During this time period, voice transmissions can be made without pressing the PTT.After this transmit time has expired, the unit will revert back to receive mode. Normal operation resumes, and the user is required to press PTT for any further transmissions on that emergency channel.DYNAMIC REGROUPINGThe dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios, operating in the same or different trunked modes, to a single special mode so that they can communicate with each other. This feature, enabled in each radio via the CPS, is typically used during special operations. When your radio has been dynamically regrouped, you will hear a distinct ÒgurgleÓ tone.Mode SelectionYou will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping is sent by the dispatcher. If you turn your radio's mode selector knob to the dynamic regrouping position without being dynamically regrouped, an invalid-mode tone will be heard.You can select the dynamic regrouping position using the menu on the display (Model II radios only) or using the mode selector knob. To do this with the mode selector knob1. Press the emergency button for more than 1 1/2 seconds (programmable by the CPS).2. You will hear a medium-pitched emergency-exit tone until the emergency button is released, and the radio will return to normal operation.1. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, you will hear a ÒgurgleÓ tone.2. Your radio is automatically switched to the dynamic regrouping mode. The display shows the name assigned to the dynamic regrouping mode.ATS2500.book Page 48 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
49SPECIAL FEATURESNote: Until you select the correct mode position,you will hear a gurgle tone each time you pressthe PTT switch, reminding you that you aretransmitting on the dynamic regrouping mode,not the mode indicated by the position of themode selector knob.Select Enable and DisableThe dispatcher may classify regrouped radios into either of two categories: select enabled, and select disabled.Scan, Phone, and Private Conversation cannot be selected while the radio is select disabled.3. Turn the mode selector knob to the dynamic regrouping position to transmit on the dynamic regrouping mode.4. Talk and listen as usual.5. When the dynamic regrouping is canceled by the dispatcher:a. If the mode selector knob is in the dynamic regrouping position, an invalid-mode tone is heard until a normal mode is selected.b. If the mode selector knob is in any other mode position, the radio will transmit in the selected mode.Select EnabledThese radios are free to make mode changes to any available mode, including the dynamic regrouping mode.Select Dis-abledThese radios cannot change modes, since the dispatcher has speciÞcally chosen to force the radio to remain in the dynamic mode.ATS2500.book Page 49 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
50SMARTZONE OPERATIONSMARTZONE OPERATIONThis section outlines the SmartZone operations of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.BENEFITS OF SMARTZONETMRadios that operate in a SmartZone system enjoy the beneÞts that SmartZone brings over AMSS operation. Like AMSS, SmartZone is a wide-area coverage system that allows multiple sites to be operational in the system. SmartZone brings several enhancements over AMSS operation, as in the following.1. Dynamic Site AssignmentAllows the zone controller to dynamically assign channels at sites where required, as opposed to bringing up channels at all of the sites as AMSS systems do.2. Variable Density SitesSmartZone allows sites to have varying numbers of channel resources to accommodate low-density areas as well as high-density areas.PLANT POLICE3. Automatic Site Registration/De-registrationSmartZone radios automatically send in their unit IDs and current mode selections upon power up, power down, site switches, mode changes, and when they exit emergency operation. This allows the zone controller to know where the radio is at all times, and what mode the radio has selected.4. Critical Site AssignmentOne or more sites can be designated as critical sites. This instructs the zone controller to ensure that every site designated as a critical site must have available channel resources, before a chan-nel is given to a radio wishing to be identiÞed as a critical site user. Otherwise a busy will be sent to the unit.5. Busy OverrideThis feature allows a SmartZone radio to send a busy override request if a busy is issued. The zone controller sends a grant even though not all of the sites may have available channel resources.ATS2500.book Page 50 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
51SMARTZONE OPERATIONSite Switching in SmartZoneSite Switching in SmartZone mainly uses signal strength to determine whether or not to switch sites. Other factors used are the radio's preferred site selection, and whether the radio is site locked or not. Because the radio knows the site ID, active control mode, and the signal strengths of its adjacent sites, the radio is capable of quickly switching sites.6. Enhanced Automatic Site SwitchingSmartZone radios will use RSSI (received signal strength indication) to determine if the radio should switch to another site. This is transparent to the user. In addition, the zone controller contin-uously transmits adjacent site information to the radios, so that the radio, at any time, is able to quickly switch to the next site that has the highest RSSI rating. This is an enhancement over AMSS systems.7. Preferred SiteSmartZone radios can program certain sites to be always preferred, most preferred, or least pre-ferred. This gives the user the ßexibility to keep a radio on a particular site, regardless of the pres-ence of a stronger signal from an adjacent site. This also forces the radio to always look for its pre-ferred site and use it whenever possible.8. Site TrunkingIf the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site will revert to what is known as Òsite trunking.Ó While in this condition, radios are still able to operate in the trunking mode, but trunking operations are limited to the site only.9. Enhanced Failsoft OperationIf a site experiences a complete failure, it will revert to failsoft operation like today's SMARTNET system. A SmartZone radio, however, can be pro-grammed to automatically migrate to the lowest failsoft frequency programmed in its list of 32 con-trol modes. The radio will periodically scan the control mode to check for the presence of a valid control mode (in case the radio roamed into a site which is trunking).ATS2500.book Page 51 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
52SMARTZONE OPERATIONViewing the Current SiteForcing a Site ChangeLocking and Unlocking a SiteAs in an AMSS radio, you can force the radio to stay locked onto a site, regardless of whether the signal level of an adjacent site is higher or not. Of course, locking a radio onto a particular site defeats the automatic site switching mechanisms of the radio. However, you can still force the radio to scan to another site while site locked. The radio automatically becomes site locked to the next site it Þnds. Refer to Locking and Unlocking a Site on page 32 to change the radioÕs locked state.Preferred Site SelectionSmartZone radios can have up to eight sites that are individually set as either always preferred, most preferred, or least preferred. The default value is no preference. This feature is programmed via the CPS.1. Press the search button.a. If the radio is presently locked on a site, the display shows either the name of the current site or the site number.b. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the dis-play showsuntil it locks onto a new site. This is a timed display which disappears after a few seconds.c. If the radio has not received a site ID, the radio displaysuntil either the display times out or the radio receives the site ID.1. Press and hold down the search button to force the change to a new site.2. You will hear a tone and the display showswhile the radio scans for a new site.SCANNING SITESITE XXSCANNING SITE3. When a new site is found, the new site's name will be momentarily displayed if it is known,otherwise SITE XXATS2500.book Page 52 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
53SMARTZONE OPERATIONBusy OverrideWith the introduction of dynamic site assignment, critical site, and critical user concepts in SmartZone, the busy processing rules were changed to allow users to communicate with some of the trunked mode members instead of waiting for all trunked mode members in all sites to be available. A busy override request can be made to request for the grant, even though one or more non-critical states are busy. Busy override is not a radio codeplug option but is enabled or disabled via the SmartZone manager.After you have requested a mode by pressing the PTT, and have received a busy indicationAlways-Preferred SiteA SmartZone radio always attempts to stay on this site whenever possible unless the receive signal strength indication (RSSI) level falls below the unacceptable level. The radio periodically checks the RSSI levels of its preferred site(s) to ensure that it always operates on the best preferred site (more than one preferred site can be enabled).Most-Preferred SiteA site marked in this fashion is one level of prefer-ence below always preferred. The radio attempts to remain on this site unless an always-preferred site is determined to have either the same or a higher RSSI level. The radio always determines the best most-preferred site and switches to it whenever possible.Non-Preferred SiteA radio operating in this site switches sites if an always preferred or most-preferred adjacent site with the same or higher RSSI level is discovered. The radio always determines the best non-pre-ferred site and switch to it whenever possible.Least-Preferred SiteA radio operating in this site switches sites if any of the above site rankings for any adjacent sites are discovered and their RSSI levels are at least at the acceptable range. The unit always determines the best least-preferred site and switch to it when-ever possible.1. Release the PTT and press it again. A busy indication will be received if still busy.ATS2500.book Page 53 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
54SMARTZONE OPERATIONSite TrunkingSite trunking occurs when a site is no longer able to participate in wide-area calls controlled by the zone controller. Radios operating in site trunking can only communicate with other radios at that site. All trunking features are still available. The radio will always be looking for a wide-area trunking site to lock onto if it roams into range of one.2. Keep the PTT switch pressed for the amount of time speciÞed in the codeplug for busy over-ride delay time (typically about three seconds, but can range from two to six seconds).3. After the timer times out, if the PTT is still pressed, the busy override request is sent.4. A programmable busy override chirp acknowl-edgement is heard.5. If a grant is received, you should note that not all of the members of the mode are engaged in the call. You will not be able to determine this. More sites may join the call, however, if mem-bers become available at these sites and the original call is still active.1. When a site goes into site trunking, the radio receives this indication and displays.2. The display will alternate between the current trunked mode and the site trunking display for as long as the radio remains in site trunking.3. The radio will not be considered in site trunking if:a. The zone controller determines that the site should no longer be in site trunking and the radio receives this indication, orb. the radio is out of range, orc. the radio enters failsoft operation.SITE TRUNKINGATS2500.book Page 54 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
55STAT-ALERT FEATURESSTAT-ALERT FEATURESThis section outlines the Stat-Alert features of your radio. Stat-Alert is an option which you can enable for your radio. Please see your dealers for more information.All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the display belowis used to indicate the radioÕs home display.VIEWING YOUR RADIOÕS ID NUMBERTo view your radioÕs ID numberNote: If your radio has been so programmed, youcan press the call button for quick access toviewing your radioÕs ID number. This takes youdirectly to step 3.STAT-ALERT VOICE SELECTIVE CALL OPERATIONThis feature provides a convenient way for a dispatcher to voice page an individual or group. Voice selective call decode also eliminates the need for you to listen to trafÞc that is of no concern to you. This is a per-radio feature, enabled on a per-mode basis, and available as individual call or group call.Voice Selective Call is another method of unmuting a radio other than PL codes. Radios with Voice 1. Press / until CALL is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).3. The display shows the last ID number transmit-ted or received.4. Press ,.5. The display shows the last Group ID number transmitted or received.PLANT POLICEZONE MUTE CALLID: 1048GROUP: 1056. Press ,.7. The display shows your radioÕs ID number.8. Press ,.9. The display shows your radioÕs Group ID number.10. Press . to return the radio to the home dis-play.MY ID:1048MY GRP:001PLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 55 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
56STAT-ALERT FEATURESSelective Call may be programmed to unmute one of two ways:1. (OR muting option) upon receiving proper PL code or a Selective Call, or2. (AND muting option) upon receiving both proper PL code and Selective CallReceiving a Voice Selective CallNote: After answering a Voice Selective Call, thecallerÕs ID number is stored in your radio as theÒlast ID number receivedÓ.¥Two automatic-reset features are available for voice selective-call. These features reset the radio to voice selective call when the automatic reset timer expires.1. Automatic Reset Without Carrier Override Ñ The automatic-reset timer will start after the last voice message is completed, or after the radio is dekeyed (you released the PTT switch).2. Automatic Reset With Carrier Override Ñ When a carrier is detected, the automatic reset timer will stop; when the carrier is lost, the automatic-reset timer will start over.¥Voice selective call automatic reset is can-celled when the monitor button is pressed, or when the mode is changed. The automatic-reset timer is started over if it was running when either a voice selective call was again decoded or a successful transmission was completed.Making a Voice Selective CallThere are four phases in making a Voice Selective call, namely¥ initiating a Voice Selective call,¥ entering the desired radio ID number,¥ sending the radio ID number, and¥ having the conversation.1. When a call is received, the green LED ßashes, and a one-time, two-beep alert tone is emitted; on the display, the call-received status annunciator (F) ßashes. A voice message will follow.2. The display shows the incoming callerÕs ID number momentarily.3. Return the radio back to voice selective call operation by pressing the monitor button, or if so programmed, the radio can automatically reset to voice selective call.4. The radio will return to the home display.ID: 2350PLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 56 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
57STAT-ALERT FEATURESInitiating a Voice Selective CallEntering the Desired Radio ID NumberIf the last ID number called is the desired number, go directly to step 5.To enter a new numberNote: Once you have started entering numbers,the , key functions as a backspace key.Pressing it causes the last digit entered to beerased, and the cursor moves to the left. Whenthe last digit is erased, an additional press of thiskey causes the last ID number transmitted orreceived to be displayed; pressing / showsthe Þrst member of the list.¥If automatic Selective Call is enabled, your radio will remain in Selective Call until you exit the mode. If automatic Selective Call is disabled in your radio, the radio will immediately exit Selective Call when you release the PTT.¥In both Selective Call and Call Alert, a * will match any number in the ID position. For exam-ple, paging ID 000* will page all IDs from 0000-0009. Paging **** will page all radios on the sys-tem.To enter a number from the call list1. Press / until CALL is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).3. The display shows the last ID number transmit-ted or received.4a. Enter the new four-digit ID number using the keypad.4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears and the new digits appear as they are being entered.4c. The cursor ßashes indicating the location of the next number to be entered.ZONE MUTE CALLID: 23504a. Press either , or /.4b. / takes you forward to the Þrst or next member of the list; , takes you backwards to the last or previous member of the list.4c. When at a member of the list, the display alter-nates between showing the memberÕs name and ID number.Alternates betweenandCK TANGID: 2350ATS2500.book Page 57 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
58STAT-ALERT FEATURESTo enter a number from a location in the call listNote: The last member of the list is also the Òlast IDtransmitted or receivedÓ at position Ò00Ó on thelist.¥If you enter a location number that does not exist (for example, Ò15Ó), the display will show ÒINVALID ENTRY,Ó and the radio will sound an invalid-keypress tone and return back to step 4b of this procedure.Sending the Radio ID NumberSTAT-ALERT CALL ALERT OPERATIONStat-Alert Call Alert is a per-radio feature that provides a convenient way for the dispatcher to page you through your radio. This is especially useful in noisy environments, or when you need to be away from your radio equipment.Receiving a Call Alert Page4a. Press either , or / to enter the call list.4b. Enter the Þrst digit of the location number. If there are fewer than 10 members in the list, go directly to step 4e.4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, the display shows ÒID LOC#X_Ó (where X is the Þrst digit). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit.4d. Enter the second digit of the location number.4e. The radio goes to that position in the list. The display alternates between showing the memberÕs name and ID number.Alternates betweenandCK TANGID: 23505. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID num-ber. If enabled, an alert tone will sound during the transmission of the radio ID number. After the alert tone, you may talk.1. Upon receiving a Call Alert page, four alert tones sounds (repeats every 5 seconds).2. The green LED lights up and the Call Received annunciator, F, blinks indicating a call is received.3. The display will show the Caller ID, and then alternates between the home display, and ÒPAGE RECEIVEDÓ.4. Press the PTT switch to answer the page. You may have to make a voice selective call, if the radio that paged you is on selective call mode.ATS2500.book Page 58 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
59STAT-ALERT FEATURESNote: The green ßashing LED, alert tone, andßashing annunciator will continue until the CallAlert is acknowledged (press PTT, or press andrelease the monitor button).Making a Call AlertThere are three phases in making a call alert, namely¥ initiating a call alert,¥ entering the radio ID number that you wish to page, and¥ sending the call alert.Initiating a Call AlertNote: The same list is shared by both Call Alertand Select Call features. ¥If your radio has been so programmed, you can press the page button for quick access to the Call Alert feature. This will take you directly to step 3.Entering the Radio ID Number that you wish to PageThe procedure for entering the Radio ID Number is exactly the same as the process outlined in the Select Call section. Please refer to Entering the Desired Radio ID Number on page 57.Sending the Call AlertIf the page is unsuccessful5. The display shows the current mode. The audi-ble alert, LED and call received annunciator turns off.6. The ID number of the radio that paged you is stored as Òthe last ID number received.Ó1. Press / until PAGE is displayed.2. Press l (the softkey below PAGE).FIRE DEPTPAGE PHON VIEW3. The display shows the last ID number transmit-ted or received.4. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID num-ber.5a. If the called radio fails to acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched alert tone sounds and the display changes to ÒNO ACKNOWLEDGEÓ.ID: 2350ATS2500.book Page 59 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM
60STAT-ALERT FEATURESIf the page is successfulPTT-IDStat-Alert PTT-ID is a per-mode feature describing an identiÞcation code transmission that is tied to the PTT switch. The ID code is automatically sent every time a voice transmission occurs (that is, the PTT switch is pressed). When PTT-ID comes before the voice transmission, you will hear a tone until the ID transmission is completed; this helps you avoid talking while the ID code is being transmitted. This tone can be disabled on a per-radio basis. Also, the ID code transmission can be programmed to follow the voice transmission.RADIO CHECKThis feature allows the dispatcher to determine if a radio unit is on the air without disturbing the radio operator. This is a useful tool for the radio dispatcher to use for routine maintenance checks, or if there is reason to doubt the availability of a radio unit. When the dispatcher "checks" for the radio, the radio will receive the command and automatically acknowledge it. The transmit (red) LED will light when the radio sends the acknowledgement.EMERGENCY OPERATIONPlease refer to Emergency Operation on page 46.5b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press . to hang up and return to the home display.5a. If you hear Þve beeps, the radio you are pag-ing is on the air and has received your page.5b. The radio automatically returns to the home dis-playPLANT POLICEATS2500.book Page 60 Monday, December 18, 2000 7:39 PM

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