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EnglishMenu Navigation< or > to Menu Entry.{, |, or } directly below Menu Entry to select.H to exit.U or D to scroll through sub-list.{, |, or } directly below Menu Entry to select.Sending an Emergency CallTo exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button.Sending a Silent Emergency CallTo exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button.Display Status Icons1Press the Emergency button. 2Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into the microphone.3Release the PTT button to end call.4Press and hold Emergency button to exit emergency. 1Press the Emergency button. 2The display does not change; the LED does not light up, and there is no tone.3Silent emergency continues until you:Press and hold the Emergency button to exit emergency state.ORPress and release the PTT button to exit the Silent Emergency Alarm mode and enter regular dispatch or Emergency Call mode.Receiving a call or data.Transmitting a call or data.Blinks when the battery is low.ut8The more stripes, the stronger the signal strength for the current site (trunking only).Direct radio to radio communication or connected through a repeater.On = DirectOff = RepeaterThis channel is being monitored.L = Radio is set at Low power.H = Radio is set at High power.Scanning a scan list.Blinking dot = Detects activity on the Priority-One Channel during scan.Steady dot = Detects activity on the Priority-Two Channel during scan.The vote scan feature is enabled.On steady = View modeBlinking = Program modevOMHOR .ijkOn = Secure operation.Off = Clear operation.Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call.On = AES Secure operation.Off = Clear operation.Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call.On = feature enabled, and signal available.Off = feature disabled.Blinking = feature enabled, but signal unavailable.On = User is currently associated with the radio.Off = User is currently not associated with the radio.Blinking = Device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin.Data activity is present.Bluetooth is ready.Bluetooth is connected to the device.The radio Wi-Fi® network is connected.The number of bars displayed represent the signal strength of the Wi-Fi signal.mlGnobaQR-Card.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 16, 2015 2:43 PMBETA

ContentsDeclaration of Conformity......................... 8Important Safety Information........10Software Version............................11Notice to Users (FCC and IndustryCanada)....................................................11Consignes de sécuritéimportantes.................................12Version logicielle........................... 13Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et IndustrieCanada)....................................................13Computer Software Copyrights....14Documentation Copyrights...........15Disclaimer.......................................16Getting Started............................... 17How to Use This Guide..................................17Notations Used in This Manual......................17Additional Performance Enhancement.......... 18ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data.................18Dynamic System Resilience (DSR).... 18CrossTalk Prevention..........................18Encrypted Integrated Data (EID).........18SecureNet...........................................18Conventional Talkgroup and RadioScan Enhancements......................18What Your Dealer/System AdministratorCan Tell You.............................................19Preparing Your Radio for Use.......20Charging the Battery......................................20Attaching the Battery..................................... 20Contents1EnglishBETA

Attaching the Antenna................................... 21Removing and Attaching the AccessoryConnector Cover...................................... 22Using the Carry Holder.................................. 23Turning On the Radio.................................... 25Adjusting the Volume.....................................26Identifying Radio Controls............ 27Radio Parts and Controls...............................27Programmable Features................................28Assignable Radio Functions............... 29Assignable Settings or UtilityFunctions....................................... 32Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions.....33Menu Select Buttons...........................33Home Button.......................................334-Way Navigation Button.................... 34Data Feature Button............................34Keypad...........................................................34Keypad Characters – UppercaseMode..............................................34Keypad Characters – LowercaseMode..............................................36Keypad Characters – NumericMode..............................................37Keypad Characters – HexadecimalMode..............................................38Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button............................39Identifying Status Indicators.........40Status Icons...................................................40Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators.....44TMS Status Icons................................45TMS Menu Options.............................46Call Type Icons..............................................46LED Indicator.................................................47Intelligent Lighting Indicators......................... 48Alert Tones.................................................... 49Phone Call Displays and Alerts..................... 54General Radio Operation...............56Selecting a Zone............................................56Selecting a Radio Channel............................ 57Selecting a Channel via Channel SearchButton....................................................... 57Mode Select Feature..................................... 58Saving a Zone and a Channel to aSoftkey...........................................58Contents2EnglishBETA

Saving a Zone and a Channel to aButton............................................ 59Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call... 59Receiving and Responding to aTalkgroup Call................................59Receiving and Responding to aPrivate Call (Trunking Only)...........60Receiving and Responding to aTelephone Call (Trunking Only).....61Methods to Make a Radio Call.......................61Making a Talkgroup Call..................... 62Making a Private Call (TrunkingOnly).............................................. 62Making an Enhanced Private Call(Trunking Only).............................. 63Making a Telephone Call (TrunkingOnly).............................................. 64Switching Between Repeater or DirectOperation Button...................................... 65Monitor Feature............................................. 65Monitoring a Channel..........................66Monitoring Conventional Mode........... 66Advanced Features........................68Advanced Call Features................................ 68Selective Call (ASTROConventional Only)........................ 68Talkgroup Call Feature(Conventional Operation Only)...... 69Sending a Status Call......................... 70Responding to the DynamicRegrouping Feature (TrunkingOnly).............................................. 70Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)....72Contacts.........................................................74Making a Private Call from Contacts...75Adding a New Contact Entry...............76Deleting a Contact Entry.....................77Adding a Contact to a Call List............77Removing a Contact from a CallList................................................. 78Methods of Contact Editing in aCall List.......................................... 78Viewing Details of a Contact...............80Scan Lists...................................................... 80Viewing a Scan List.............................80Editing the Scan List........................... 80Changing the Scan List Status............81Viewing and Changing the PriorityStatus.............................................82Scan...............................................................83Turning Scan On or Off.......................83Contents3EnglishBETA

Making a Dynamic Priority Change(Conventional Scan Only)..............83Deleting a Nuisance Channel............. 83Restoring a Nuisance Channel........... 84Call Alert Paging............................................84Receiving a Call Alert Page................ 84Sending a Call Alert Page...................85Emergency Operation....................................86Sending an Emergency Alarm............ 87Sending an Emergency Call(Trunking Only).............................. 88Sending an Emergency Alarm withEmergency Call............................. 88Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm.... 89Change of Channels duringEmergency.....................................89Emergency Keep-Alive Feature..........90Fireground (Conventional Only).....................90Entering Fireground Zone Channel.....91Responding to Evacuation Indicator... 92Tactical Public Safety (TPS)(Conventional Only)..................................92Using TPS Normal Transmission........92Using TPS EmergencyTransmission................................. 92Man Down......................................................93Pre-Alert Timer....................................95Post-Alert Timer..................................95Radio Alerts When Man DownFeature is Triggered...................... 95Triggering Emergency.........................95Radio Alerts When Man DownEnhanced is Triggered...................96Exiting Man Down Feature..................96Re-Initiating Man Down.......................97Testing the Man Down Feature...........97Automatic Registration Service (ARS)...........97Selecting or Changing the ARSMode..............................................98User Login Feature............................. 98Text Messaging Service (TMS)................... 100Accessing the Messaging Features..101Composing and Sending a NewText Message.............................. 102Sending a Quick Text Message........103Priority Status and Request Replyof a New Text Message............... 104ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution..111System Setup for ASTROAdvanced Messaging Solution.... 112Two-Factor Authentication................112Sending a Query...............................115Receiving a Query............................ 116Secure Operations.......................................117Contents4EnglishBETA

Selecting Secure Transmissions.......117Selecting Clear Transmissions......... 117Managing Encryption........................ 118Security........................................................123Radio Lock........................................123Radio Stun and Kill...................................... 125Radio Stun........................................ 125Radio Kill...........................................126Global Positioning System / GlobalNavigation Satellite System....................127GPS Operation..................................128GPS Performance Enhancement......129The Outdoor Location Feature(Using GPS).................................129Military Grid Reference System(MGRS) Coordinates................... 130Accessing the Outdoor LocationFeature........................................ 130Saving a Waypoint............................131Viewing a Saved Waypoint............... 131Editing the Alias of a Waypoint......... 132Editing the Coordinates of aWaypoint......................................133Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint....134Deleting All Saved Waypoints...........134Measuring the Distance andBearing from a Saved Waypoint.. 135Location Feature in EmergencyMode............................................135Trunking System Controls........................... 136Operating in Failsoft System.............136Out-of-Range Radio..........................136Site Trunking Feature....................... 136Locking and Unlocking a Site............136Site Display and Search Button........ 137Mission Critical Wireless - Bluetooth®-........ 138Turning On Bluetooth .......................138Turning Off the Bluetooth..................139Re-Pair Timer....................................139Bluetooth Drop Timer........................140Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature.............................. 141Radio Indications of Lost BluetoothConnection...................................143Standard Pairing Feature..................143PIN Authentication in Pairing............ 146Turning On the Bluetooth Audio(Routing the Audio from theRadio to the Headset)..................149Turning Off the Bluetooth Audio(Routing the Audio from theHeadset to the Radio)..................150Contents5EnglishBETA

Using the PL Defeat Feature............ 170Digital PTT ID Support......................170Smart PTT Feature (ConventionalOnly)............................................ 170Transmit Inhibit................................. 171IMPRES Battery Annunciator............172General Radio Information................173Helpful Tips.................................. 177Radio Care...................................................177Cleaning Your Radio.........................178Proper Ways to Handle the Radio.... 178Radio Service and Repair.................179Battery Care.................................................179Battery Charge Status.......................179Battery Recycling and Disposal........ 181Accessories..................................182Maritime Radio Use in the VHFFrequency Range..................... 183Special Channel Assignments.....................183Emergency Channel......................... 183Non-Commercial Call Channel......... 183Operating Frequency Requirements............183Declaration of Compliance for the Use ofDistress and Safety Frequencies............186Technical Parameters for InterfacingExternal Data Sources............................186Glossary........................................187Limited Warranty..........................193MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONPRODUCTS........................................... 193I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERSAND FOR HOW LONG:......................... 193II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:....................... 194III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:............................194IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.194V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER:..................................................195VI. PATENT AND SOFTWAREPROVISIONS:........................................ 195VII. GOVERNING LAW:...............................197VIII. For Australia Only:................................197Contents7EnglishBETA

Class B Digital DeviceAs a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1This device may not cause harmful interference, and2This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Declaration of Conformity9EnglishBETA

Important Safety InformationRF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guidefor Portable Two-Way RadiosATTENTION!This radio is restricted to Occupational use only.Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposureand Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-WayRadios which contains important operatinginstructions for safe usage and RF energy awarenessand control for Compliance with applicable standardsand Regulations.For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries,and other accessories, visit the following website:http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radiotransmitter may only operate using an antenna of atype and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for thetransmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potentialradio interference to other users, the antenna typeand its gain should be so chosen that the equivalentisotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more thanthat necessary for successful communication.This radio transmitter has been approved by IndustryCanada to operate with Motorola-approved antennawith the maximum permissible gain and requiredantenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.Antenna types not included in this list, having a gaingreater than the maximum gain indicated for thattype, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.Important Safety Information10EnglishBETA

Software VersionAll the features described in the following sections aresupported by the radio's software version R14.00.00or later.See Accessing the Radio Information on page 173 todetermine your radio software version.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore details of all the features supported.Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rulesand RSS 210 of the Industry Canada rules per thefollowing conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.• Changes or modifications made to this device, notexpressly approved by Motorola, could void theauthority of the user to operate this equipment.Software Version11EnglishBETA

Consignes de sécurité importantesRadios bidirectionnelles portatives : expositionaux radiofréquences et sécurité du produitATTENTION!Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu'à des finsprofessionnelles. Avant d'utiliser la radio, lisez leguide Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : expositionaux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, quicontient d'importantes instructions de fonctionnementpour une utilisation sécuritaire et des informations surl'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques, dans lebut d’assurer votre conformité aux normes etrèglements en vigueur.Visitez le site Web suivant pour obtenir la liste desantennes, des batteries et des autres accessoiresapprouvés par Motorola :http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXSelon la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, cetémetteur radio ne peut être utilisé qu'avec uneantenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal)sont approuvés par Industrie Canada pour cetémetteur. Afin de limiter les interférences radio pourles autres utilisateurs, le type et le gain de l'antennedoivent être choisis de façon à ce que la puissanceisotrope rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) ne soit pasplus forte qu'il ne le faut pour établir lacommunication.Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par IndustrieCanada pour utilisation avec une antenne approuvéepar Motorola offrant le gain maximal autorisé etl'impédance requise pour le type d'antenne indiqué. Ilest strictement interdit d'utiliser avec cet appareil touttype d'antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste etprésentant un gain supérieur au maximum indiquépour le type.Consignes de sécurité importantes12EnglishBETA

Version logicielleToutes les fonctions décrites dans les sectionssuivantes sont prises en charge par la versionR14.00.00 ou les versions ultérieures du logiciel de laradio.Pour obtenir davantage de renseignements à proposdes fonctions prises en charge, adressez-vous àvotre détaillant ou à votre administrateur de système.Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et IndustrieCanada)Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 desrèglements de la FCC et RSS 210 du règlementd'Industrie Canada selon les conditions énuméréesci-dessous:• Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférencesnuisibles.• Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférencereçue, y compris les interférences qui peuventperturber le fonctionnement.• Les changements ou les modifications apportéesà ce dispositif, non expressément approuvées parMotorola, peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur àutiliser cet équipement.Version logicielle13EnglishBETA

Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola products described in this manual mayinclude copyrighted Motorola computer programsstored in semiconductor memories or other media.Laws in the United States and other countriespreserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights forcopyrighted computer programs including, but notlimited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce inany form the copyrighted computer program.Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computerprograms contained in the Motorola productsdescribed in this manual may not be copied,reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, ordistributed in any manner without the express writtenpermission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase ofMotorola products shall not be deemed to grant eitherdirectly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, anylicense under the copyrights, patents or patentapplications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation oflaw in the sale of a product.Computer Software Copyrights14EnglishBETA

Documentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or anyportion thereof shall take place without the expresswritten permission of Motorola. No part of this manualmay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, forany purpose without the express written permission ofMotorola.Documentation Copyrights15EnglishBETA

DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefullyexamined, and is believed to be entirely reliable.However, no responsibility is assumed forinaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves theright to make changes to any products herein toimprove readability, function, or design. Motoroladoes not assume any liability arising out of theapplications or use of any product or circuit describedherein; nor does it cover any license under its patentrights, nor the rights of others.Disclaimer16EnglishBETA

Getting StartedHow to Use This GuideThis User Guide covers the basic operation of theAPX Portables.However, your dealer or system administrator mayhave customized your radio for your specific needs.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information.Notations Used in This ManualThroughout the text in this publication, you will noticethe use of Warning, Caution, and Note. Thesenotations are used to emphasize that safety hazardsexist, and the care that must be taken or observed.WarningAn operational procedure, practice, orcondition and so on, which may result in injuryor death if not carefully observed.CautionAn operational procedure, practice, orcondition and so on, which may result indamage to the equipment if not carefullyobserved.NoteAn operational procedure, practice, orcondition and so on, which is essential toemphasize.The following special notations identify certain items.Example DescriptionHome buttonor Buttons and keys are shown inbold print or as an icon.Phon Menu entries are shown similar tothe way they appear on the displayof the radio.This means “Press the right side ofthe 4-Way Navigation Button”.Getting Started17EnglishBETA

Additional Performance EnhancementThe following performance enhancements are someof the latest creations designed to enhance thesecurity, quality and efficiency of the radios.ASTRO 25 Enhanced DataASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handledifferent message sizes and variable update ratesfrom different applications of the radio. Add EnhancedData to the Integrated Data system with a softwareinstallation to improve data channel efficiency andenable denser network traffic.Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)DSR ensures the radio system is seamlesslyswitched to a backup master site dynamically in caseof system failure. DSR also provides additionalindication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, andredundancy within the system to address to the userin need. Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voiceand Data (IV&D) or data centric are all supported byDSR.CrossTalk PreventionThis feature prevents crosstalk scenarios fromhappening, especially when a wideband antenna isused. This feature allows the adjustment of theinternal SSI clock rate of the radio. This subsequentlyreduces the possibility of radio frequency interferingspurs and prevents the issues of crosstalk.Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)EID provides security encryption and authenticationof IV&D data bearer service communication betweenthe radio and the Customer Enterprise Network.SecureNetSecureNet allows user to perform securedcommunications on an Analog or Motorola DataCommunication (MDC) channel. The MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature will allow users toperform OTAR activities on an MDC channel.Conventional Talkgroup and Radio ScanEnhancementsA few enhancements have been made to theConventional Talkgroup at the system. Theseenhancements improve the Scan feature operationsignificantly when multiple agencies are using aGetting Started18EnglishBETA

single conventional radio frequency channel. Theseenhancements allow users to use Selective Squelchto operate on only the subset of talkgroups that arerelevant to the users rather than all talkgroups on thechannel. These Scan improvements have been madeto eliminate the audio holes that were present and toturn on the busy LED when activity is present on thechannel. Mixed Vote Scan and StandardConventional Scan configurations are supported.Priority Operation is also supported.Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported usingconventional channels. A maximum of four talkgroupscan be supported when Vote Scan channels arebeing used.Smart PTT is supported with this enhancement asSmart PTT prevents users from transmitting whileother users are on the channel.NoteUser Selectable Talkgroups are notcompatible with this Conventional TalkgroupEnhancement.What Your Dealer/System Administrator CanTell YouCheck with your dealer or system administrator forthe correct radio settings, if the radio is to beoperated in extreme temperatures (less than -30 °Cor more than +60 °C), to ensure proper top and frontdisplay operation.You can consult your dealer or system administratorabout the following:• Is your radio programmed with any presetconventional channels?• Which buttons have been programmed to accessother features?• What optional accessories may suit your needs?NoteSpecifications may vary for different radiomodels. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.Getting Started19EnglishBETA

Preparing Your Radio for UseCharging the BatteryWarningTo avoid a possible explosion:• Do not replace the battery in any arealabeled hazardous atmosphere.•Do not discard batteries in a fire.The Motorola-approved battery shipped with yourradio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery,charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensureoptimum capacity and performance. For a list ofMotorola-authorized batteries and chargers availablefor use with your radio, see Accessories on page182.NoteWhen charging a battery attached to a radio,turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.To charge the battery, place the battery (with orwithout the radio) in a Motorola-approved charger.The LED on the charger indicates the chargingprogress; see the charger user guide.Attaching the BatteryIf your radio is preprogrammed with volatile-keyretention, the encryption keys are retained forapproximately 30 seconds after battery removal.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information.You can view the status of the IMPRES™ battery if theradio is using an IMPRES battery. See IMPRESBattery Annunciator on page 172 for moreinformation.1Slide the battery into the radio frame until the sidelatches click into place.Preparing Your Radio for Use20EnglishBETA

2To remove the battery, squeeze the releaselatches at the bottom of the battery until thebattery releases from the radio and remove thebattery from the radio.NoteWhen removing the battery, ensure that theradio is turned off.AAttaching the AntennaEnsure the radio is turned off before attaching theantenna.1Set the antenna in its receptacle.2Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio.Preparing Your Radio for Use21EnglishBETA

3To remove the antenna, turn the antennacounterclockwise.NoteWhen removing the antenna, ensure thatthe radio is turned off.Removing and Attaching the AccessoryConnector CoverThe accessory connector is on the antenna side ofthe radio. It is used to connect accessories to theradio.NoteTo prevent damage to the connector, shield itwith the connector cover when not in use.1To remove the accessory connector cover, rotatethe thumbscrew counterclockwise until itdisengages from the radio.NoteIf the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allenwrench at to loosen it first.Preparing Your Radio for Use22EnglishBETA

CBA2Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage itfrom the radio.3To attach the accessory connector cover, insertthe hooked end of the cover into the slot abovethe connector.4Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it in theslot.5Once in place, tighten by rotating the thumbscrew clockwise by hand.Using the Carry Holder1Position the radio within the carry holder with themain speaker facing outward.2Slide the radio down into the carry holder until itclicks in place.Preparing Your Radio for Use23EnglishBETA

3To remove the radio from the carry holder, placethe tip of your fingers on the ledge of the carryholder.4Push at the bottom of the radio until the radio isreleased from it.Preparing Your Radio for Use24EnglishBETA

Turning On the Radio1Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knobclockwise until you hear a click.• If the power-up test is successful, you see asplash screen on the radio display, followed bythe Home screen.• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you seeError XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumericcode).NoteIf the radio fails to power-up afterrepeating a few times, record the ErrorXX/YY code and contact your dealer.Preparing Your Radio for Use25EnglishBETA

2To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/VolumeControl Knob counterclockwise until you hear aclick.Adjusting the VolumeEnsure the radio is power on and the main speaker ispointed towards you for increased loudness andintelligibility, especially in areas with loud backgroundnoises.1To increase the volume, rotate the On/Off/VolumeControl Knob clockwise.A2To decrease the volume, rotate this knobcounterclockwise.Preparing Your Radio for Use26EnglishBETA

Identifying Radio ControlsRadio Parts and Controls1011121314981234567151617181982021222324251 Antenna2 LED3 Top (Orange) Button[1]4 Microphone5 Accessory ConnectorIdentifying Radio Controls27EnglishBETA

6 Home Button7 4–Way Navigation Button8 Battery Latch9 Keypad10 Data Feature Button11 Menu Select Buttons12 Main Display13 2–Position Concentric Switch[1]14 3–Position A/B/C Switch[1]15 On/Off/Volume Control Knob16 Top Side (Select) Button[1]17 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button18 Side Button 1[1]19 Side Button 2[1]20 Battery21 Bluetooth Pairing Location Indicator22 Main Speaker23 Microphone24 Top Display25 16–Position Select Knob[1]Programmable FeaturesAny reference in this manual to controls that arepreprogrammed means that a qualified radiotechnician must use the radio programming softwareto assign a feature to a control.Your dealer can program the programmable buttonsas shortcuts to radio functions or preset channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press:Press Pressing and releasing rapidly.Long press Pressing and holding for thepreprogrammed duration (between0.25 seconds and 3.75 seconds).1These radio controls/buttons are programmable.Identifying Radio Controls28EnglishBETA

Hold down Keeping the button pressed.Assignable Radio FunctionsBluetooth On/Off Allows you to turn on/off theBluetooth.BluetoothConfigurationAllows you to access to theBluetooth menu.Bluetooth AudioRerouteAllows you to toggle the audioroute between radio speaker orRemote Speaker Microphoneand Bluetooth headset.BluetoothHeadset PTTKeys up the Bluetooth Headsetmicrophone.Bluetooth DataDevicesKeys up the Bluetooth datadevices.Bluetooth ClearAll PairingAllows you to clear all pairinginformation for Bluetooth. Thisis accessed by a long press ofthe Bluetooth On/Off Button.Bluetooth InquiryOn/OffEnables Bluetooth Searchfeature.BluetoothDiscoverableOn/OffEnables Bluetooth visibility.This is accessed by a longpress of the Bluetooth InquiryOn/Off Button.Call Alert Allows the radio to function likea pager, or to verify if a radio isactive on the system.Call Response Allows you to answer a privatecall.Channel Selects a channel.Contacts Selects the Contacts menu.Dynamic ID(ConventionalOnly)Allows you to edit the ASTROIndividual ID and/or MDCPrimary ID of the radio.Dynamic Priority(ConventionalOnly)Allows any channel in a ScanList (except for the Priority-Onechannel) to temporarily replacethe Priority-Two channel.Emergency Depending on theprogramming, initiates orcancels an emergency alarm orcall.Identifying Radio Controls29EnglishBETA

Information Displays the information of theradio.Internet ProtocolAddressDisplay the Internet Protocol(IP) address, device name andstatus of the radio.Location Determines the current location(latitude, longitude, time anddate), and also the distanceand bearing to another location.Or, turns the GPS functionalityon or off for all locations.Man Down Clear Clears the alarm of Man Downmode which was triggeredwhen your radio achieves orpasses a tilt angle threshold ora combination of the anglethreshold and a motionsensitivity level.Message Enters the current message list.Mode Select Long-press programs a buttonwith the current zone andchannel of the radio; onceprogrammed, the short-press ofthat button changes the radiozone channel to theprogrammed zone and channel.Monitor(ConventionalOnly)Monitors a selected channel forall radio traffic until function isdisabled.Multiple PrivateLine(ConventionalOnly)Selects the Multiple PrivateLine lists.Nuisance Delete Temporarily removes anunwanted channel, except forpriority channels or thedesignated transmit channelfrom the scan list.One Touch 1– 4 Launches a specific featurewith one single button-press.You can setup as many as fourseparately programmed buttonsfor four different features.Phone Allows you to make and receivecalls similar to standard phonecalls.Identifying Radio Controls30EnglishBETA

Private Call(Trunking Only)Allows a call from an individualradio to another individualradio.Private LineDefeat(ConventionalOnly)Overrides any coded squelch(DPL or PL) that ispreprogrammed to a channel.Query Launches a list of predefinedshort text messages only aftersuccessfully logged in the two-Factor Authentification.Radio Profiles Allows easy access to a set ofpreprogrammed visual andaudio settings of the radio.Recent Calls Allows easy access to the list ofcalls recently received or made.Rekey Request Notifies the dispatcher you wanta new encryption key.Repeater AccessButton (RAB)(ConventionalOnly)Allows user to manually send arepeater access codeword.ReprogramRequest(Trunking Only)Notifies the dispatcher you wanta new dynamic regroupingassignment.Request-To-Talk(ConventionalOnly)Notifies the dispatcher you wantto send a voice call.Scan Toggles scan on or off.Scan ListProgrammingSelects the scan list for editing(by long press on the Scanbutton).SecureTransmissionSelect(Conventionaland Trunking)Toggles the SecureTransmission On or Off whenthe Secure/Clear Strappingfields is set to Select for thecurrent channel and when theradio is model/option capable.Selective Call(ConventionalOnly)Calls an assigned radio.Site Display/Search (TrunkingOnly)Displays the current site ID andRSSI value; performs sitesearch for Automatic MultipleIdentifying Radio Controls31EnglishBETA

Site Select (AMSS) orSmartZone operation.Site Lock/Unlock(Trunking Only)Locks onto a specific site.Status (Astro 25Trunking Only)Sends data calls to thedispatcher about a predefinedstatus.Talkaround/Direct(ConventionalOnly)Toggles between using arepeater and communicatingdirectly with another radio.Talkgroup(ConventionalOnly)Allows a call from an individualradio to a group of radios.Text MessagingService (TMS)Selects the text messagingmenu.TMS Quick Text Selects a predefined message.User Automatically registers with theserver.Zone Select Allows selection from a list ofzones.Basic Zone Bank Provides access from up to 6zones by toggling between 2banks of 3 zones, one group of3 (A, B and C) to a secondgroup of 3 zones (D, E and F).Enhanced ZoneBankProvides access from up to 75zones by toggling between 25banks (A, B ... X or Y) of 3zones.Wi-Fi®Toggles Wi-Fi on or off.Assignable Settings or Utility FunctionsKeypad/ControlsLockLocks or unlocks the keypad,programmable buttons,switches or rotary knobs.Light/Flip Press the button to toggle thedisplay backlight on or off;press and hold the button toreverse the content of the topdisplay.TX Power Level Toggles transmit power levelbetween high and low.VoiceAnnouncementAudibly indicates the currentfeature mode, Zone orIdentifying Radio Controls32EnglishBETA

Channel the user has justassigned.Voice Mute Toggles voice mute on or off.Volume Set Tone Sets the volume set tone.Accessing the Preprogrammed FunctionsYou can access various radio functions through oneof the following methods.•A short or long press of the relevantprogrammable buttons.•Use the Menu Select Button.•Use the Menu Select and Navigation buttons.BCDEAA SoftkeysB Menu Select ButtonsC Data Feature ButtonD 4–Way Navigation ButtonE Home ButtonMenu Select ButtonsNoteCheck with your dealer or systemadministrator for the list of features activatedin your radio.Use the Menu Select button to access the menuentry of your radio feature. Your radio may bepreprogrammed differently from the followingexample, but the steps for selecting a channel mayappear as shown below:Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan.Home ButtonPressing the button returns you to the Home(default) screen. In most cases, this is the currentmode. For selected radio features, the button isIdentifying Radio Controls33EnglishBETA

$also used to save user-edited radio settings orinformation before returning you to the Home screen.NoteSome features do not require you to press to go to the Home screen. Refer to theindividual feature sections in this manual forfurther details on saving user-edited radiosettings or information.4-Way Navigation ButtonUse the 4-Way Navigation Button to scroll up, down,left or right with one of the following methods.• Press and release one of the button to scroll fromone entry to the next one.• Press and hold one of the button to have the radiotoggles through the list automatically (release thebutton to stop).Data Feature ButtonUse Data Feature button to access data-relatedfeatures, such as the Text Messaging Service (TMS)feature screen.KeypadYou can use the 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad toaccess your radio features. The keypad functions in amanner similar to a standard telephone keypad whenentering numeric digits. When the keypad is used toedit a list, each key can generate different charactersof the alphabet. The following tables show thenumber of times a key needs to be pressed togenerate the required character.Keypad Characters – Uppercase ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )ABCIdentifying Radio Controls34EnglishBETA$

Key Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21D E FG H IJ K LM N OP Q R ST U VW X Y ZToggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode.SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.Identifying Radio Controls35EnglishBETA

$Keypad Characters – Lowercase ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )abcdefghij k lm n op q r st u vw x y zToggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode.SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.Identifying Radio Controls36EnglishBETA$

$Keypad Characters – Numeric ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )234567890SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.Identifying Radio Controls37EnglishBETA$