Motorola Solutions 89FT7096 2-Way Portable Radio with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE and WiFi User Manual USER GUIDE

Motorola Solutions, Inc. 2-Way Portable Radio with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE and WiFi USER GUIDE

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APX TWO-WAY RADIOSAPX 900Model 3USER GUIDE*MN003441A01*MN003441A01-AAMAY 2017© 2017 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved
ContentsDeclaration of Conformity.............................................13Chapter 1: Important Safety Information...................... 15Chapter 2: Notice to Users (FCC and IndustryCanada)........................................................................17Software Version............................................... 17Chapter 3: Computer Software Copyrights.................. 19Chapter 4: Documentation Copyrights......................... 21Chapter 5: Disclaimer...................................................23Chapter 6: Getting Started........................................... 25Notations Used in This Manual..........................25Additional Performance Enhancement.............. 25ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data.....................26Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)........ 26Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)............ 26SecureNet...............................................26Conventional Talkgroup and RadioScan Enhancements...............................26What Your Dealer/System Administrator CanTell You............................................................. 27Chapter 7: Preparing Your Radio for Use.................... 29Charging the Battery..........................................29Attaching the Battery ........................................ 29Attaching the Antenna....................................... 30Removing and Attaching the AccessoryConnector Cover............................................... 31Attaching the Belt Clip....................................... 32Turning On the Radio........................................ 33Adjusting the Volume.........................................34Chapter 8: Identifying Radio Controls.......................... 35Radio Parts and Controls.................................. 35Programmable Features....................................36Assignable Radio Functions................... 36Assignable Settings or Utility Functions................................................................39Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions.........40Menu Select Buttons...............................40Home Button...........................................404-Way Navigation Button........................ 41Back Button............................................ 41Keypad.............................................................. 41Keypad Characters – Uppercase Mode................................................................42EnglishSend Feedback 3
Keypad Characters – Lowercase Mode................................................................43Keypad Characters – Numeric Mode......44Keypad Characters – HexadecimalMode.......................................................45Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button............................... 46Chapter 9: Identifying Status Indicators....................... 47Status Icons.......................................................47Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators.........50TMS Status Icons................................... 50TMS Menu Options.................................52Call Type Icons..................................................52LED Indicator.....................................................53Alert Tones ....................................................... 54Phone Call Displays and Alerts......................... 58Display Color Change On Channel................... 59HAZLOC Battery Type Detection...................... 59Chapter 10: General Radio Operation..........................61Selecting a Zone................................................61Selecting a Radio Channel................................ 61Selecting a Channel by using Channel SearchButton................................................................ 62Mode Select Feature......................................... 63Saving a Zone and a Channel to aSoftkey....................................................63Saving a Zone and a Channel to aButton..................................................... 64Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call....... 64Receiving and Responding to aTalkgroup Call.........................................64Receiving and Responding to a PrivateCall (Trunking Only)................................65Receiving and Responding to aTelephone Call (Trunking Only)..............66Methods to Make a Radio Call.......................... 66Making a Talkgroup Call......................... 67Making a Private Call (Trunking Only).... 67Making an Enhanced Private Call(Trunking Only)....................................... 68Making a Telephone Call (TrunkingOnly)....................................................... 69Switching Between Repeater or DirectOperation Button............................................... 70Monitor Feature................................................. 70Monitoring a Channel..............................71English4 Send Feedback
Monitoring Conventional Mode............... 71Chapter 11: Advanced Features.................................. 73Advanced Call Features.................................... 73Selective Call (ASTRO ConventionalOnly)....................................................... 73Receiving a Selective Call........... 73Making a Selective Call................73Talkgroup Call Feature (ConventionalOperation Only)...................................... 74Selecting a Talkgroup.................. 74Sending a Status Call............................. 75Responding to the DynamicRegrouping Feature (Trunking Only)...... 76Requesting a Reprogram(Trunking Only)............................ 76Classification of RegroupedRadios..........................................77Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)....... 77Entering the Dynamic Zone toSelect a Dynamic Channel...........78Saving a Channel in theDynamic Zone from ListSelection...................................... 78Saving a Channel in theDynamic Zone from ChannelName........................................... 79Deleting a Channel in theDynamic Zone..............................79Contacts............................................................ 80Making a Private Call from Contacts...... 81Adding a New Contact Entry...................82Deleting a Contact Entry.........................83Adding a Contact to a Call List............... 83Removing a Contact from a Call List...... 84Methods of Contact Editing in a CallList.......................................................... 84Editing an Entry Alias...................84Editing as Entry ID....................... 85Editing a Call Type.......................85Viewing Details of a Contact...................86Scan Lists.......................................................... 86Viewing a Scan List................................ 87Editing the Scan List............................... 87Changing the Scan List Status............... 88EnglishSend Feedback 5
Viewing and Changing the PriorityStatus......................................................88Scan.................................................................. 89Turning Scan On or Off...........................89Making a Dynamic Priority Change(Conventional Scan Only).......................89Deleting a Nuisance Channel................. 90Restoring a Nuisance Channel............... 90Call Alert Paging................................................90Receiving a Call Alert Page.................... 91Sending a Call Alert Page.......................91Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 Digital Trunkingand Conventional)............................................. 92Initiating a Quick Call II Transmission.....93Emergency Operation........................................93Sending an Emergency Alarm................ 94Sending an Emergency Call (TrunkingOnly)....................................................... 95Sending An Emergency Call With HotMic (Trunking Only)................................ 95Sending an Emergency Alarm withEmergency Call...................................... 96Sending An Emergency Alarm and Callwith Hot Mic............................................ 97Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm........ 98Change of Channels duringEmergency..............................................98Emergency Keep-Alive Feature..............98Fireground......................................................... 99Entering Fireground Zone Channel(Conventional)........................................ 99Sending Evacuation Tone.....................100Responding to Evacuation Indicator..... 101Automatic Registration Service (ARS).............101Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode.. 102User Login Feature............................... 102Logging In as a User..................103Logging Out............................... 104Text Messaging Service (TMS)....................... 104Accessing the Messaging Features......105Composing and Sending a New TextMessage............................................... 105Sending a Quick Text Message............107English6 Send Feedback
Priority Status and Request Reply of aNew Text Message............................... 108Appending a Priority Status to aText Message............................ 108Removing a Priority Status froma Text Message......................... 109Appending a Request Reply to aText Message............................ 109Removing a Request Reply froma Text Message......................... 110Appending a Priority Status anda Reply Request to a TextMessage.................................... 110Removing a Priority Status anda Reply Request from a TextMessage.................................... 110Receiving a Text Message.........111Viewing a Text Message fromthe Inbox.................................... 111Replying to a Received TextMessage.................................... 112Accessing the Drafts Folder.......113Sent Text Messages.................. 114Deleting a Text Message........... 115Deleting All Text Messages....... 115ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution......116System Setup for ASTRO AdvancedMessaging Solution.............................. 117Two-Factor Authentication....................117Logging in using the Two-FactorAuthentication............................ 117Logging out of Two-FactorAuthentication............................ 119Sending a Query...................................120Receiving a Query................................ 121Secure Operations...........................................122Selecting Secure Transmissions.......... 122Selecting Clear Transmissions ............ 122Managing Encryption............................ 123Loading an Encryption Key........ 123Multikey Feature........................ 123Selecting an Encryption Key...... 124Selecting a Keyset..................... 124Erasing the Selected EncryptionKeys........................................... 125Infinite UKEK Retention............. 126EnglishSend Feedback 7
Hear Clear..................................126Security............................................................126Radio Lock............................................127Unlocking Your Radio................ 127Changing Your Password.......... 127Changing Your Tactical InhibitPassword................................... 128Enabling or Disabling the RadioLock Feature (Secure RadiosOnly).......................................... 129Global Positioning System/Global NavigationSatellite System...............................................129GPS Operation..................................... 130GPS Performance Enhancement......... 130The Outdoor Location Feature (UsingGPS)..................................................... 131Military Grid Reference System(MGRS) Coordinates............................ 132Accessing the Outdoor LocationFeature................................................. 132Saving a Waypoint................................133Viewing a Saved Waypoint................... 134Editing the Alias of a Waypoint............. 134Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint. 135Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint....... 136Deleting All Saved Waypoints...............137Measuring the Distance and Bearingfrom a Saved Waypoint........................ 137Location Feature in Emergency Mode..138Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)........ 138Entering the Geofence Area................. 139Mission Critical Geofence..................... 140Entering Mission Critical Geofence.......140Exiting Mission Critical Geofence......... 141Trunking System Controls............................... 141Operating in Failsoft System.................141Out-of-Range Radio..............................142Site Trunking Feature........................... 142Locking and Unlocking a Site............... 142Site Display and Search Button............ 143Viewing the Current Site............ 143Changing the Current Site......... 143Bluetooth......................................................... 143Turning On Bluetooth ...........................144Turning Off the Bluetooth......................144English8 Send Feedback
Re-Pair Timer....................................... 145Bluetooth Drop Timer............................145Radio Indications of Lost BluetoothConnection............................................146Standard Pairing Feature......................146Searching and Pairing theBluetooth Device........................147Turning On Bluetooth Visibility...148Receiving Pairing Request fromother Devices............................. 149Turning Off Bluetooth Visibility...149PIN Authentication in Pairing................ 149Pairing the Authentication PINwhen Receiving a PairingRequest......................................150Pairing the Authentication PINwith the Generated Numeric PIN................................................... 151Pairing the Authentication PINby Manually Keying in the SamePIN............................................. 152Turning On the Bluetooth Audio........... 153Turning Off the Bluetooth Audio........... 153Adjusting the Volume of the Radio fromBluetooth Audio Device........................ 154Viewing and Clearing the BluetoothDevice Information................................154Clearing All Bluetooth DevicesInformation............................................155Editing the Bluetooth Friendly Name.... 156Voice Announcement...................................... 157Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)..................158Sending SSA Notification to Single Site..............................................................158Sending SSA Notification to Single Siteby Manual Entry....................................159Sending SSA Notification to All Sites....160Sending SSA Notification to AllAvailable Sites...................................... 161Stopping SSA Notification of a SingleSite........................................................162Stopping SSA Notification of a SingleSite by Manual Entry.............................162Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites...163Stopping SSA Notification of AllAvailable Sites...................................... 164EnglishSend Feedback 9
Utilities............................................................. 164Viewing Recent Calls............................164Selecting the Power Level.................... 165Selecting a Radio Profile...................... 166Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias..............................................................167Selecting the Audio Speaker................ 167Controlling the Display Backlight.......... 168Locking and Unlocking the Keypad andControls................................................ 169Turning the Controls and KeypadButtons Tones On or Off.......................169Turning Voice Mute On or Off...............169Using the Time-Out Timer.................... 170Using Conventional Squelch OperationFeatures................................................171Analog Options.......................... 171Digital Options............................171Using the PL Defeat Feature................ 171Digital PTT ID Support..........................172Smart PTT Feature (ConventionalOnly)..................................................... 172Transmit Inhibit..................................... 173Enabling Transmit Inhibition.......173Disabling Transmit Inhibition......174IMPRES Battery Annunciator............... 174Accessing the Battery Infoscreen........................................ 175General Radio Information....................175Accessing the Radio Information................................................... 175Viewing the IP Information......... 176Viewing the ControlAssignments.............................. 177Chapter 12: Helpful Tips.............................................179Radio Care...................................................... 179Cleaning Your Radio.............................180Proper Ways to Handle the Radio........ 181Radio Service and Repair.....................181Battery Care.................................................... 181Battery Charge Status.......................... 181LED and Sounds........................182Fuel Gauge Icons.......................182Battery Recycling and Disposal............ 182English10 Send Feedback
Chapter 13: Accessories............................................ 183Chapter 14: Maritime Radio Use in the VHFFrequency Range.......................................................185Special Channel Assignments.........................185Emergency Channel............................. 185Non-Commercial Call Channel............. 185Operating Frequency Requirements............... 186Declaration of Compliance for the Use ofDistress and Safety Frequencies.....................188Technical Parameters for Interfacing ExternalData Sources...................................................188Chapter 15: Glossary................................................. 189Chapter 16: Limited Warranty.................................... 195MOTOROLA SOLUTIONSCOMMUNICATION PRODUCTS.................... 195I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS ANDFOR HOW LONG:........................................... 195II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:........................... 196III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:................................197IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.....197V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER:...........................................................197VI. PATENT AND SOFTWAREPROVISIONS:................................................. 198VII. GOVERNING LAW:.................................. 199VIII. For Australia Only.................................... 199EnglishSend Feedback 11
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Declaration of ConformityThis declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.Declaration of ConformityPer FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)Responsible PartyName: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744Hereby declares that the product:Model Name: APX 900conforms to the following regulations:FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a)Table continued…EnglishSend Feedback 13
Class B Digital DeviceAs a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies withIndustry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1This device may not cause harmful interference, and2This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTICE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant topart 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.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 or moreof 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 or TV technician for help.English14 Send Feedback
Important Safety InformationRF Energy Exposure and Product SafetyGuide for Portable Two-Way RadiosATTENTION!This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Beforeusing the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and ProductSafety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which containsimportant operating instructions for safe usage and RFenergy awareness and control for Compliance withapplicable standards and Regulations.For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas,batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website:http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmittermay only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum(or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by IndustryCanada. To reduce potential radio interference to otherusers, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosenthat the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) isnot more than that necessary for successfulcommunication.This radio transmitter has been approved by IndustryCanada to operate with Motorola Solutions-approvedantenna with 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 that type, arestrictly prohibited for use with this device.EnglishSend Feedback 15
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Notice to Users (FCC andIndustry Canada)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andIndustry Canada's license-exempt RSS's per the followingconditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.• Changes or modifications made to this device, notexpressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could voidthe authority of the user to operate this equipment.Software VersionAll the features described in the following sections aresupported by the software version R16.00.00 or later.See Accessing the Radio Information on page 175 todetermine the software version of your radio.Check with your dealer or system administrator for moredetails of all the features supported.EnglishSend Feedback 17
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Computer SoftwareCopyrightsThe Motorola Solutions products described in this manualmay include copyrighted Motorola Solutions computerprograms stored in semiconductor memories or othermedia. Laws in the United States and other countriespreserve for Motorola Solutions certain exclusive rights forcopyrighted computer programs including, but not limitedto, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form thecopyrighted computer program. Accordingly, anycopyrighted Motorola Solutions computer programscontained in the Motorola Solutions products described inthis manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified,reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner withoutthe express written permission of Motorola Solutions.Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola Solutions productsshall not be deemed to grant either directly or byimplication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under thecopyrights, patents or patent applications of MotorolaSolutions, except for the normal non-exclusive license touse that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.EnglishSend Feedback 19
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Documentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or anyportion thereof shall take place without the express writtenpermission of Motorola Solutions. No part of this manualmay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any formor by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purposewithout the express written permission of MotorolaSolutions.EnglishSend Feedback 21
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DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefully examined, andis believed to be entirely reliable. However, noresponsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore,Motorola Solutions reserves the right to make changes toany products herein to improve readability, function, ordesign. Motorola Solutions does not assume any liabilityarising out of the applications or use of any product orcircuit described herein; nor does it cover any license underits patent rights, nor the rights of others.EnglishSend Feedback 23
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Getting StartedHow to Use This GuideThis User Guide covers the basic operation of the APXPortables.However, your dealer or system administrator may havecustomized your radio for your specific needs. Check withyour dealer or system administrator for more information.Notations Used in This ManualThroughout the text in this publication, you will notice theuse of Warning, Caution, and Notice. These notations areused to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the carethat must be taken or observed.WARNING:An operational procedure, practice, or condition andso on, which may result in injury or death if notcarefully observed.CAUTION:An operational procedure, practice, or condition andso on, which may result in damage to the equipmentif not carefully observed.NOTICE:An operational procedure, practice, or condition andso on, which is essential to emphasize.The following special notations identify certain items.Example DescriptionHome buttonor Buttons and keys are shown in boldprint 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”.Additional PerformanceEnhancementThe following performance enhancements are some of thelatest creations designed to enhance the security, quality,and efficiency of the radios.EnglishSend Feedback 25
ASTRO 25 Enhanced DataASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle differentmessage sizes and variable update rates from differentapplications of the radio. Add Enhanced Data to theIntegrated Data system with a software installation toimprove data channel efficiency and enable denser networktraffic.Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly switched to abackup master site dynamically in case of system failure.DSR also provides additional indication such as failuredetection, fault recovery, and redundancy within the systemto address to the user in need. Mechanisms related to theIntegrated Voice and Data (IV&D) or data centric are allsupported by DSR.Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)EID provides security encryption and authentication ofIV&D data bearer service communication between theradio and the Customer Enterprise Network.SecureNetSecureNet allows user to perform secured communicationson an Analog or Motorola Data Communication (MDC)channel.Conventional Talkgroup and RadioScan EnhancementsA few enhancements have been made to the ConventionalTalkgroup at the system. These enhancements improve theScan feature operation significantly when multiple agenciesare using a single conventional radio frequency channel.These enhancements 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 made toeliminate the audio holes that were present and to turn onthe busy LED when activity is present on the channel.Mixed Vote Scan and Standard Conventional Scanconfigurations are supported. Priority Operation is alsosupported.Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported usingconventional channels. A maximum of four talkgroups canbe supported when Vote Scan channels are being used.English26 Send Feedback
Smart PTT is supported with this enhancement as SmartPTT prevents users from transmitting while other users areon the channel.NOTICE:User Selectable Talkgroups are not compatible withthis Conventional Talkgroup Enhancement.What Your Dealer/SystemAdministrator Can Tell YouCheck with your dealer or system administrator for thecorrect radio settings, if the radio is to be operated inextreme temperatures (less than -30 °C or more than +60°C).You can consult your dealer or system administrator aboutthe following:• Is your radio programmed with any preset conventionalchannels?• Which buttons have been programmed to access otherfeatures?• What optional accessories may suit your needs?NOTICE:Specifications may vary for different radio models.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information.EnglishSend Feedback 27
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Preparing Your Radio forUseThis section provides simple instructions to prepare yourradio for use.Charging the BatteryWARNING:To avoid a possible explosion:• Do not replace the battery in any area labeledhazardous atmosphere.• Do not discard batteries in a fire.The Motorola Solutions-approved battery shipped with yourradio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge itfor a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity andperformance. For a list of Motorola Solutions-authorizedbatteries and chargers available for use with your radio,see Accessories on page 183.NOTICE:When charging a battery attached to a radio, turnthe radio off to ensure a full charge.To charge the battery, place the battery (with orwithout the radio) in a Motorola Solutions-approvedcharger.The LED on the charger indicates the chargingprogress; see the Charger User Guide.Attaching the Battery You can view the status of the battery if the radio is usingan IMPRES battery. See IMPRES Battery Annunciator onpage 174 for more information.NOTICE:Radio supports revision B and above forPMNN4491 battery. Check with your dealer orsystem administrator for more information.1Slide the battery into the radio frame until the latchwhich is at the bottom of the radio clicks into place.EnglishSend Feedback 29
2To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Lift up thelatch which is at the bottom of the radio, then slidethe battery out from the radio.AAttaching the AntennaEnsure the radio is turned off before attaching the antenna.1Set the antenna in the receptacle.2Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio.English30 Send Feedback
3To remove the antenna, turn the antennacounterclockwise.NOTICE:When removing the antenna, ensure that theradio is turned off.Removing and Attaching theAccessory Connector CoverThe accessory connector is on the antenna side of theradio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio.NOTICE:To prevent damage to the connector, shield it withthe connector cover when not in use.1To remove the accessory connector cover, rotate thethumbscrew counterclockwise until it disengagesfrom the radio.NOTICE:If the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allenwrench at to loosen it first.EnglishSend Feedback 31
ABC2Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage itfrom the radio.3To attach the accessory connector cover, insert thehooked end of the cover into the slot above theconnector.4Press the top of the cover downward to seat it in theslot.5Once in place, tighten by rotating the thumbscrew clockwise by hand.Attaching the Belt Clip1Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of theradio and push down until you hear a click.English32 Send Feedback
2To remove the clip, use a flatbladed object to pressthe belt clip tab away from the radio. Then, slidethe clip upward and away from the radio.ATurning On the Radio1Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwiseuntil you hear a click.• If the power-up test is successful, the displayshows Motorola Solutions logo momentarily,followed by the Home screen.• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you seeError XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).NOTICE:If the radio fails to power-up afterrepeating a few times, record the ErrorXX/YY code and contact your dealer.EnglishSend Feedback 33
2To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/VolumeControl Knob counterclockwise until you hear aclick.Adjusting the VolumeEnsure the radio is powered on and the main speaker ispointed towards you for increased loudness andintelligibility, especially in areas with loud backgroundnoises.Your radio is preprogrammed to reset to medium volumerate, which is Level 12, by default every time the radiopowers up.1To increase the volume, rotate the On/Off/VolumeControl Knob clockwise.A2To decrease the volume, rotate this knobcounterclockwise.English34 Send Feedback
Identifying Radio ControlsThis chapter explains the buttons and functions to controlthe radio.Radio Parts and Controls11513121191023467814165192018171 16–Position Select Knob12 On/Off/Volume Control Knob3 LED4 Top Side (Select) Button15 Microphone6 Push-to-Talk (PTT) ButtonTable continued…1These radio controls/buttons are programmable.EnglishSend Feedback 35
7 Side Button 1 18 Side Button 219 Home Button10 4-Way Navigation Button11 Keypad12 Back Button13 Menu Select Buttons14 Main Display15 Speaker16 Top (Orange) Button117 Antenna18 Accessory Connector19 Battery Latch20 BatteryProgrammable FeaturesAny reference in this manual to controls that arepreprogrammed means that a qualified radio technicianmust use the radio programming software to assign afeature to a control.Your dealer can program the programmable buttons asshortcuts to radio functions or preset channels/groupsdepending on the duration of a button press:PressPressing and releasing rapidly.Long pressPressing and holding for the preprogrammed duration(between 0.25 and 3.75 seconds).Hold downKeeping the button pressed.Assignable Radio FunctionsBluetooth On/OffAllows you to turn on/off the Bluetooth.Bluetooth ConfigurationAllows you to access to the Bluetooth menu.Bluetooth Audio RerouteAllows you to toggle the audio route between radiospeaker or Remote Speaker Microphone and Bluetoothheadset.English36 Send Feedback
Bluetooth Headset PTTKeys up the Bluetooth Headset microphone.Bluetooth Data DevicesPairs with the data devices for data transfer.Bluetooth Clear All PairingAllows you to clear all pairing information for Bluetooth.This is accessed by a long press of the BluetoothOn/Off Button.Bluetooth Inquiry On/OffEnables Bluetooth Search feature.Bluetooth Discoverable On/OffEnables Bluetooth visibility. This is accessed by a longpress of the Bluetooth Inquiry On/Off Button.Call AlertAllows the radio to function like a pager, or to verify if aradio is active on the system.Call ResponseAllows you to answer a private call.ChannelSelects a channel.ContactsSelects the Contacts menu.Dynamic ID (Conventional Only)Allows you to edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDCPrimary ID of the radio.Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only)Allows any channel in a Scan List (except for thePriority-One channel) to temporarily replace the Priority-Two channel.EmergencyDepending on the programming, initiates or cancels anemergency alarm or call.Internet Protocol AddressDisplay the Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name,and status of the radio.LocationDetermines the current location (latitude, longitude, timeand date), and also the distance and bearing to anotherlocation or turns the GPS functionality on or off for alllocations.MessageEnters the current message list.Mode SelectLong-press programs a button with the current zoneand channel of the radio; once programmed, the short-EnglishSend Feedback 37
press of that button changes the radio zone channel tothe programmed zone and channel.Monitor (Conventional Only)Monitors a selected channel for all radio traffic untilfunction is disabled.Multiple Private Line (Conventional Only)Selects the Multiple Private Line lists.Nuisance DeleteTemporarily removes an unwanted channel, except forpriority channels or the designated transmit channelfrom the scan list.One Touch 1–4Launches a specific feature with one single button-press. You can setup as many as four separatelyprogrammed buttons for four different features.PhoneAllows you to make and receive calls similar to standardphone calls.Private Call (Trunking Only)Allows a call from one individual radio to another.Private Line Defeat (Conventional Only)Overrides any coded squelch (DPL or PL) that ispreprogrammed to a channel.QueryLaunches a list of predefined short text messages onlyafter successfully logged in the two-FactorAuthentication.Radio ProfilesAllows easy access to a set of preprogrammed visualand audio settings of the radio.Recent CallsAllows easy access to the list of calls recently receivedor made.Rekey RequestNotifies the dispatcher that a new encryption key isneeded.Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only)Allows user to manually send a repeater accesscodeword.Reprogram Request (Trunking Only)Notifies the dispatcher that a new dynamic regroupingassignment is needed.Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only)Notifies the dispatcher you want to send a voice call.ScanToggles scan on or off.English38 Send Feedback
Scan List ProgrammingSelects the scan list for editing (by long press on theScan button).Secure Transmission Select (Conventional andTrunking)Toggles the Secure Transmission On or Off when theSecure/Clear Strapping fields is set to Select for thecurrent channel and when the radio is model/optioncapable.Selective Call (Conventional Only)Calls an assigned radio.Site Display/Search (Trunking Only)Displays the current site ID and RSSI value; performssite search for Automatic Multiple Site Select (AMSS) orSmartZone operation.Site Lock/Unlock (Trunking Only)Locks onto a specific site.Status (Astro 25 Trunking Only)Sends data calls to the dispatcher about a predefinedstatus.Talkaround/Direct (Conventional Only)Toggles between using a repeater and communicatingdirectly with another radio.Talkgroup (Conventional Only)Allows a call from an individual radio to a group ofradios.Text Messaging Service (TMS)Selects the text messaging menu.TMS Quick TextSelects a predefined message.UserAutomatically registers the users to the server.Zone SelectAllows selection from a list of zones.Assignable Settings or UtilityFunctionsKeypad/Controls LockLocks or unlocks the keypad, programmable buttons,switches or rotary knobs.Light/FlipPress the button to toggle the display backlight on or offVoice AnnouncementAudibly indicates the current feature mode, Zone orChannel the user has just assigned.EnglishSend Feedback 39
Voice MuteToggles voice mute on or off.Volume Set ToneSets the volume set tone.Accessing the PreprogrammedFunctionsYou can access various radio functions through one of thefollowing methods.• A short or long press of the relevant programmablebuttons.• Use the Menu Select Button.• Use the Menu Select and Navigation buttons.BCDBEAA SoftkeysB Menu Select ButtonsC Back ButtonD 4–Way Navigation ButtonE Home ButtonMenu Select ButtonsNOTICE:Check with your dealer or system administrator forthe list of features activated in your radio.Use the Menu Select button to access the menu entry ofyour radio feature. Your radio may be preprogrammeddifferently from the following example, but the steps forselecting a channel may appear 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 current mode. Forselected radio features, the button is also used to saveEnglish40 Send Feedback
user-edited radio settings or information before returningyou to the Home screen.NOTICE:Some features do not require you to press to goto the Home screen. Refer to the individual featuresections in this manual for further details on savinguser-edited radio settings 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 buttons to scroll from oneentry to the next one.• Press and hold one of the buttons to have the radiotoggles through the list automatically (release the buttonto stop).Back ButtonUse the Back button to exit the current screen or to returnto the previous screen.KeypadYou can use the 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad to access yourradio features. The keypad functions in a manner similar toa standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits.When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key cangenerate different characters of the alphabet. The followingtables show the number of times a key needs to bepressed to generate the required character.EnglishSend Feedback 41
Keypad Characters – Uppercase ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314151617181920211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )ABCD 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.English42 Send Feedback
Keypad Characters – Lowercase ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1234567891011121314151617181920211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )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.EnglishSend Feedback 43
Keypad Characters – Numeric ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314151617181920211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )234567890SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.English44 Send Feedback
Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed12345678910111213141516171819202112 A B C3 D E F4567890Not applicableNot applicableEnglishSend Feedback 45
Push-To-Talk (PTT) ButtonAThe PTT button on the side of the radio serves two basicpurposes:• While a call is in progress, the PTT button allows theradio to transmit to other radios in the call.Press and hold down PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen. The microphone is activated whenthe PTT button is pressed.• While a call is not in progress, the PTT button is used tomake a new call. See Methods to Make a Radio Call onpage 66 for more information.English46 Send Feedback
Identifying Status IndicatorsThis chapter explains the status indicators used in theradio.Status IconsThe 132 x 90 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD) of yourradio shows radio status, text entries, and menu entries.The top two display rows contain color icons that indicateradio operating conditions.ReceivingRadio is receiving a call or data.TransmittingRadio is transmitting a call or data.BatteryFor IMPRES battery operation only –the icon shown indicates the charge re-maining in the battery.For all battery operation – the iconblinks when the battery is low.Table continued…Received Signal Strength Indicator(RSSI)The number of bars displayed repre-sents the received signal strength forthe current site, for trunking only. Themore stripes in the icon, the stronger thesignal.RoamingThe radio has roamed to and is currentlyregistered to a foreign system.DirectOnRadio is currently configured for directradio-to-radio communication (duringconventional operation only).OffRadio is connected with other radiosthrough a repeater.Monitor (Carrier Squelch)Selected channel is being monitored(during conventional operation only).Table continued…EnglishSend Feedback 47
In-Call User AlertOnThe feature is enabled. Voice muting ofthe affiliated trunking talkgroup or selec-ted conventional channel is activated.OffThe feature is disabled. Voice muting ofthe affiliated trunking talkgroup or selec-ted conventional channel is deactivated. or Power LevelLRadio is set at Low power.HRadio is set at High power.ScanRadio is scanning a scan list.Priority Channel ScanBlinking dotRadio detects activity on channel desig-nated as Priority-One.Table continued…Steady dotRadio detects activity on channel desig-nated as Priority-Two.Vote Scan EnabledThe vote scan feature is enabled.Secure OperationOnSecure operation.OffClear operation.BlinkingReceiving an encrypted voice call.AES Secure OperationOnAES secure operation.OffClear operation.BlinkingReceiving an encrypted voice call.GPS SignalTable continued…English48 Send Feedback
OnFeature is enabled and signal is availa-ble.OffFeature is disabled.BlinkingFeature is enabled, but no signal isavailable.User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)OnUser is currently associated with the ra-dio.OffUser is currently not associated with theradio.BlinkingDevice registration or user registrationwith the server failed due to an invalidusername or pin.InvertedUser successfully login to the securedIP Packet Data.Table continued…Data ActivityData activity is present.HexadecimalIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin hexadecimal mode.NumericIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin numeric mode.Start CaseIndicates that the first character of thetext entry is capitalized.Mixed CaseIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin normal text mode.UppercaseIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin uppercase mode.LowercaseIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin lowercase mode.Table continued…EnglishSend Feedback 49
Lowercase PredictiveIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin lowercase and with predicted wordsshown at the bottom of the screen.Mixedcase PredictiveIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin mixed case and with predicted wordsshown at the bottom of the screen.Uppercase PredictiveIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin uppercase and with predicted wordsshown at the bottom of the screen.Bluetooth OnBluetooth is on and ready for Bluetoothconnection.Bluetooth ConnectedBluetooth is currently connected to theexternal Bluetooth device.Text Messaging Service (TMS)IndicatorsStatus icons and menu options shown here help you towork more efficiently with TMS feature. See TextMessaging Service (TMS) on page 104 for moreinformation.TMS Status IconsThe following icons appear on the radio display when yousend and receive text messages.Inbox FullThe Inbox is full.Message SentThe text message is sent successfully.Message UnsentThe text message cannot be sent.Unread MessageTable continued…English50 Send Feedback
• User receives a new message.• The selected text message in the Inboxhas not been read.Read MessageThe selected text message in the Inbox hasbeen read.Normal MessageUser is composing a message with normalpriority and without a request for a reply.Message IndexIndicates the index of the current messagethe user is viewing.Example: If the user is looking at the thirdmessage out of a total of six messages in theInbox folder, the icon is displayed as the iconon the left column.Priority Status• The “Priority” feature is toggled on beforethe message is sent.Table continued…• Messages in the Inbox folder are flaggedwith “Priority”.Request Reply• The “Request Reply” feature is toggled onbefore the message is sent.• Messages in the Inbox folder are flaggedwith “Request Reply”.Priority Status and Request Reply• User is composing a message with a pri-ority status and a request for a reply.• Messages in the Inbox folder are flaggedwith “Priority” and “Request Reply”.EnglishSend Feedback 51
TMS Menu OptionsThe following menu options appear on the radio displaywhen you send and receive text messages.MenuOptionDescription/FunctionBack Brings you back to the previous screen.Clr Deletes all messages.Del Deletes a message or text.Edit Brings you to the edit screen.Exit Exits to the Home screen.No Returns to the previous screen.Optn Brings you to the Options main screen.Rply Replies to a message.Sel Selects the highlighted command.Send Sends the message.Yes Updates or saves a command.Call Type IconsThe following icons appear on the radio main display, whenyou make or receive a call, or view selected call lists, toindicate the different call types associated with an alias orID.Radio number.Radio number added to a Call List.Mobile number.Mobile number added to a Call List.Landline phone number.Landline phone number added to a CallList.Table continued…English52 Send Feedback
Incoming call or data.Outgoing call or data.Incoming emergency call.LED IndicatorThe LED indicator shows the operational status of yourradio.ASolid redRadio is transmitting.Blinking redRadio is transmitting at low battery condition.Double blinking redRadio is in Emergency Mode.Rapidly blinking redRadio has failed the self test upon powering up orencountered a fatal error.Solid yellow (Conventional Only)Channel is busy.Blinking yellowRadio is receiving a secured transmission.Solid greenRadio is powering up, or is on a non-priority channelwhile in the Scan List Programming mode.Blinking greenRadio is receiving an individual or telephone call, or ison a Priority-Two channel while in the Scan ListProgramming mode.Rapidly blinking greenRadio is on a Priority-One channel while in the ScanList Programming mode.EnglishSend Feedback 53
NOTICE:No LED indication when the radio receives a clear(non-secured) transmission in trunking Mode. LEDindication can be preprogramed by qualifiedtechnician to be permanently disabled. Consult yourdealer for further details if you want to disable it.Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of the condition of your radio. The following table lists these tones and whenthey occur.You Hear Tone Name HeardShort, Low-Pitched ToneRadio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test.Reject When an unauthorized request is made.Time-Out Timer Warning Four seconds before time out.No ACK Received When radio fails to receive an acknowledgment.Individual Call WarningToneWhen radio is in an individual call for greater than six secondswithout any activity.Long, Low-Pitched ToneTime-Out Timer Timed Out After time out.Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibit (When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not allowed.Lack of Voice PTT TimeoutWhen the radio ends your call after it detected there are lack ofvoice for five seconds after the PTT is pressed and hold. Your ra-dio ends the call to enable your radio to receive calls from otherradio users.Table continued…English54 Send Feedback
You Hear Tone Name HeardOut of Range (When PTT button is pressed) the radio is out of range of the sys-tem.Invalid Mode When radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel.A Group ofLow-PitchedTonesBusy When system is busy.Short, Medi-um-PitchedToneValid Key-Press When a correct key is pressed.Radio Self Test Pass When radio passes its power-up self test.Clear Voice At beginning of a non-coded communication.Priority Channel Received When activity on a priority channel is received.Emergency Alarm/Call En-tryWhen entering the emergency state.Central Echo When central controller has received a request from a radio.Long, Medi-um-PitchedToneVolume Set When volume is changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exit When exiting the emergency state.A Group ofMedium-Pitch-ed TonesFailsoft When the trunking system fails.Automatic Call Back When voice channel is available from previous request.Table continued…EnglishSend Feedback 55
You Hear Tone Name HeardConsole Acknowledge When status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request ACK is re-ceived.Received Individual Call When Call Alert or Private Call is received.Call Alert Sent When Call Alert is received by the target radio.Short, High-Pitched Tone(Chirp)Low-Battery Chirp When battery is below preset threshold value.Two High-Pitched TonesGPS Fails When the GPS fails or loses signal.Ringing Fast Ringing When system is searching for target of Private Call.Enhanced Call Sent When waiting for target of Private Call to answer the call.Phone Call Received When a land-to-mobile phone call is received.Gurgle Dynamic Regrouping (When PTT button is pressed) a dynamic ID has been received.Talk Permit (When PTT button is pressed) is verifying with the system for ac-cepting its transmissions.Unique, Low-Pitched ChirpNew Message When a new message is received.Table continued…English56 Send Feedback
You Hear Tone Name HeardUnique, High-Pitched ChirpPriority Status When a priority message is received.Unique Low-High ToneMFK Enters SecondaryFeatureWhen MFK is toggled to secondary feature.Unique High-Low ToneMFK Exits Secondary Fea-tureWhen MFK is toggled to exit secondary feature and return to pri-mary feature or when secondary function timer expires.Incremental-Pitched ToneBluetooth Paired When Bluetooth accessory is paired with the radio.Bluetooth Connected When Bluetooth accessory is connected to the radio.Decremental-Pitched ToneBluetooth Unpaired When Bluetooth accessory is unpaired from the radio.Bluetooth Disconnected When Bluetooth accessory is disconnected from the radio.EnglishSend Feedback 57
Phone Call Displays and AlertsThe following phone call displays and alerts appears on the radio display when you make and receive Phone calls. Theradio also uses alert tones to indicate the current status.You Hear You See When NotesA Long Tone No phone You press the PTT buttonand the phone system isnot available.Press to hang up. The radio returns to theHome screen.Phone busy The phone system is busy. Press to exit the phone mode and try yourcall later.A Busy Tone Phone busy When a channel is notavailable.The radio automatically connects when achannel opens.– No acknowl-edgeThe call is not acknowl-edged. Press to hang up. The radio returns to theHome screen.A High- Pitch-ed Tone– When you release the PTTbutton.The radio indicates to the landline party thatthe caller may begin talking.English58 Send Feedback
NOTICE:You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial), such as an extension number, credit card, or PINnumbers to the phone system. If the radio is preprogrammed for live overdial, every digit entered after the call isconnected, is sent to the phone system.If the radio is preprogrammed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into memory and then sentwhen the PTT button is pressed. Press the PTT button to send either digits or voice, but not both at the same time.Display Color Change On ChannelThis feature provides visual channel identification whereusers are able to have a quick visual recognition of beingon a particular channel.Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use thisfeature.When changing channels, the accessories backlight(DRSM) changes to the preprogrammed color.The accessories backlight change to white for the followingscenarios:• When changing to or powering up on an invalidchannels such as unprogrammed channels, receiverfrequency error channel and blank channelsFor hard key zeroize, key loading, and scan listprogramming, the backlight follows the home channelbacklight color.HAZLOC Battery Type DetectionThis feature alerts the user when there is a HAZLOCcertification mismatch between the radio and the battery.This feature supports IMPRES batteries only.During power up, if there is a mismatch, the followingscenarios occurs:• The radio repetitively displays Wrong Battery with redintelligent backlight• The Battery icon blinks continuously• A repetitive tone sounds• LED blinks RED continuouslyEnglishSend Feedback 59
NOTICE:The radio does not display any indication whenthe radio is connected to the charger, when theradio and battery match, or when the radiocertification type is configured as "None" inCustomer Programming Software (CPS).This feature is enabled through CPS configuration. Checkwith your dealer or system administrator for moreinformation.English60 Send Feedback
General Radio OperationThis chapter explains the general radio operations in yourradio.Selecting a ZoneYour radio must be preprogrammed for you to use thisfeature.A zone is a group of channels. Do one of the following toselect a radio channel. You can use these optionsinterchangeably depending on your preference and theprogrammed functions.• Select a zone using the radio menu Zone:a. or to Zone and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Zone.b. or to the required zone, or use thekeypad to enter the zone number.If the zone number entered is unprogrammed, thedisplay shows Invalid entry. Repeat this step.c. Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto confirm the displayed zone.d. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayedzone channel.• Select a zone using the radio menu ZnUp or ZnDn:a. or to ZnUp or ZnDn.b. Press and hold the Menu Select button directlybelow ZnUp or ZnDn until the required zoneappears.Positions of ZnUp and ZnDn on the display maydiffer each time you release the Menu Selectbutton. Read carefully before you press.c. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayedzone channel.Selecting a Radio ChannelA channel is a group of radio characteristics, such astransmit/receive frequency pairs. Do one of the following toselect a radio channel. You can use the optionsinterchangeably depending on your preference and theprogrammed functions.• Select a channel using the preprogrammed 16–Position Select Knob to the desired channel.EnglishSend Feedback 61
a. Rotate the preprogrammed 16–Position SelectKnob to the desired channel.b. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayedzone channel.• Select a channel using the radio menu Chan:a. or to Chan.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowChan.c. or to the required channel or use thekeypad to enter the channel number.If the channel number entered is unprogrammed,the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat thisstep.d. Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto confirm the selected channel.e. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayedzone channel.• Select a channel using the radio menu Channel Upor Channel Down:a. or to ChUp or ChDn.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowChUp or ChDn.Positions of ChUp and ChDn on the display maydiffer each time you release the Menu Selectbutton. Read carefully before you press.c. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayedzone and channel.Selecting a Channel by usingChannel Search ButtonThis feature allows you to do a quick search for a specificchannel in your radio by keying in the alias of the channel.Your radio prompts the first found channel if a match isfound.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Channel Searchbutton.• or to Srch and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Srch.A blinking cursor appears on the Channel Searchscreen.English62 Send Feedback
2Use the keypad to type or edit your channel name.3To initiate searching, press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Srch once the entry is done.To exit this procedure, press the Back button.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Searching. Once found, the displayshows the matched channel name and the radiochanges its transmission to the selected channel.• If the radio is triggered to search for an empty entry, thedisplay shows Invalid entry. Repeat step 2 to searchagain.• If the entry does not match, the display shows Channelname not found.Repeat step 2 to search again; orpress or the Back button to exit.Mode Select FeatureMode Select allows a long press to save the current zoneand channel of your radio to a programmable button,keypad button, or a softkey; then once programmed, theshort-press of that button or softkey changes thetransmission to the saved zone and channel.There are two methods to save the selected zone andchannel:• Softkeys• Programmable buttons and keypad buttons (digit 0 to 9)NOTICE:Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to usethis feature.Saving a Zone and a Channel to aSoftkeyFive softkeys are available for you to save the frequentlyused zone and channel.1Toggle from your current zone and channel to therequired zone and channel.2 or to MS1, MS2 ... or MS5.3Press and hold the Menu Select button directlybelow one of the softkey (MS1–MS5).You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone andchannel is saved.EnglishSend Feedback 63
NOTICE:To change the programmed zone and channel,repeat this procedure.Short press of the programmed softkey changesyour current transmission to the zone and channelprogrammed in this softkey.Saving a Zone and a Channel to aButtonYou can save the frequently used zone and channel to theprogrammable buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9 buttons.1Toggle from your current zone and channel to therequired zone and channel.2Press and hold the button you desire to program.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone andchannel is saved.NOTICE:Repeat this procedure to change the zone andchannel of the programmed button.Short press of the programmed button changes yourcurrent transmission to the zone and channelprogrammed in this button.Receiving and Responding to aRadio CallOnce you have selected the required channel and/or zone,you can proceed to receive and respond to calls.The radio shows different indicators based on the systemthe radio is configured.• The LED lights up solid red while the radio istransmitting.• In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellowwhen the radio is receiving a transmission.• In trunking mode, there is no LED indication when theradio receives a transmission.• If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LEDblinks yellow.Receiving and Responding to aTalkgroup CallTo receive a call from a group of users, your radio must beconfigured as part of that talkgroup.English64 Send Feedback
When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Homescreen) the radio displays the following depending on thesystem your radio is configured to:• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights upsolid yellow. The display shows the talkgroup alias orID, and the caller alias or ID.• For Trunking system, the display shows the caller aliasor ID.1Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.2Press the PTT button to respond to the call.The LED lights up solid red.3Release the PTT button to listen.See also Making a Talkgroup Call on page 67 for detailson making a Talkgroup Call.Receiving and Responding to a PrivateCall (Trunking Only)A Private Call is a call from one individual radio to another.The one-to-one call between the two radios are not heardby the others in the current talkgroup. The calling radioautomatically verifies that the receiving radio is active onthe system and can display the caller ID.NOTICE:With the inactivity timer enabled (optional), whenthere is no response from the receiving radio, thecalling radio exits the call with Menu Inactive Exittone after the timer expires.When you receive a Private Call, you hear two alert tonesand the LED blinks green. The display shows Callreceived and the call received icon blinks.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowResp.• Press the Call Response button within 20seconds after the call indicators begin.If the caller alias is in the call list, the display showsthe caller alias during the call.If the caller name is not in the call list, the displayshows the caller ID.EnglishSend Feedback 65
2Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.3Press or the Call Response button to hang upand return to the Home screen.See also Making a Private Call (Trunking Only) on page67 for details on making a Private Call.Receiving and Responding to aTelephone Call (Trunking Only)This feature allows you to receive calls similar to standardphone calls from a landline phone.NOTICE:With the inactivity timer enabled (optional), if there isno response to the call after the timer expires, yourradio exits the call with Menu Inactive Exit tone.When you receive a Telephone Call, you hear a telephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green. The display showsPhone call and the call received icon blinks.1Press the Call Response button within 20 secondsafter the call indicators begin.2Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.3Press or the Call Response button to hang upand return to the Home screen.See also Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only) on page69 for details on making a Telephone Call.Methods to Make a Radio CallYou can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroupby using:• The 16-Position Select Channel Knob.• The Contacts list (see Viewing Details of a Contact onpage 86).NOTICE:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio isleft idle and the timer expires. You will hear theMenu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.English66 Send Feedback
Making a Talkgroup CallTo make a call to a group of users, your radio must beconfigured as part of that talkgroup.1Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob toselect the channel with the desired talkgroup.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.3Press the PTT button to make the call.The radio shows different indicators based on thesystem the radio is configured.• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lightsup solid red. The display shows the talkgroupalias or ID.• For Trunking system, the LED lights up solid red.4Speak clearly into the microphone.5Release the PTT button to listen.Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)Your radio must be preprogrammed for you to use thisfeature.This feature allows you to send an individual Call Alert orpage if there is no answer from the target radio.1 or to Call, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Call.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.2To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the required ID.• Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.• or to the required ID.• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.EnglishSend Feedback 67
3Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.The display shows Calling... <Number>.4Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.When you are connected, the display shows the IDof the target radio.If no acknowledgment is received, the display showsNo acknowledge.5Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.6Press to return to the Home screen.Making an Enhanced Private Call(Trunking Only)Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use thisfeature.This feature allows you to send an individual Call AlertPage if there is no answer from the target radio. See Sending a Call Alert Page on page 91 for moreinformation.1 or to Call, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Call.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.2To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the required ID.• Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.• or to the required ID.• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.3Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.The display shows Calling... <Number>.English68 Send Feedback
4Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.When you are connected, the display shows the IDof the target radio.If no acknowledgment is received, the display showsNo acknowledge.If the target radio does not respond before the timeout, the display shows No answer.5Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.6Press to return to the Home screen.Making a Telephone Call (TrunkingOnly)This feature allows you to make calls similar to standardphone calls to a mobile or landline phone.1 or to Phon, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Phon.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.2To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the required ID.• Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.• or to the required phone number.• Use the keypad to enter the required phonenumber.3Press the PTT button to dial the phone number.EnglishSend Feedback 69
4Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.5When your call is answered, press and hold the PTTbutton to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.6Press to return to the Home screen.See Phone Call Displays and Alerts on page 58 for moreinformation if your call is not answered.Switching Between Repeater orDirect Operation ButtonThe Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage areaby connecting with other radios through a repeater. Thetransmit and receive frequencies are different.The Direct or “talkaround operation” allows you to bypassthe repeater and connect directly to another radio. Thetransmit and receive frequencies are the same.Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Directswitch to toggle between talkaround and repeatermodes.• or to Dir and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Dir.The display shows Repeater mode if the radio is currentlyin Repeater mode.The display shows Direct mode and the Talkaround icon ifthe radio is currently in Direct mode (during conventionaloperation only).Monitor FeatureThe monitor feature is used to make sure that a channel isclear before transmitting.The lack of static on a digital channel when the usersswitch from analog to digital radios is not an indication thatthe radio is malfunctioning.Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing thenoise from the signal and allows only the clear voice ordata information to be heard.English70 Send Feedback
Monitoring a ChannelDo one of the followings to monitor a channel. You can usethese options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.a. Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.b. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.c. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.The LED lights up solid red.d. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on thedisplay when you monitor a channel using thepreprogrammed Monitor button.• Monitoring a Channel using the selected zonechannel.a. Select the desired zone and channel.b. Listen for a transmission.c. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.d. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.The LED lights up solid red.e. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).Monitoring Conventional ModeYour radio may be preprogrammed to receive Private-Line®(PL) calls.1Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen foractivity.The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on thedisplay.2Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuousmonitor operation.The duration of the button press is programmable.3Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button,to return to the original squelch setting.If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, youhear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.EnglishSend Feedback 71
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Advanced FeaturesThis chapter explains the operations of the featuresavailable in your radio.Advanced Call FeaturesThis chapter explains the operations of the call featuresavailable in your radio.Selective Call (ASTRO ConventionalOnly)A Selective Call is a call from an individual radio to anotherindividual radio with privacy.Receiving a Selective CallWhen you receive a Selective Call, the radio indicates oneof the followings:• You hear two alert tones and the LED lights up solidyellow to indicate the transmitting radio is still sendingsignal. The call received icons blinks and the displayshows Call received.• The LED blinks solid green once to indicate thetransmitting radio is pending to receive signal.The speaker unmutes.1Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.2Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.Making a Selective CallYour radio must be preprogrammed for you to use thisfeature.1 or to Call, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Call.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.2To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the required ID.EnglishSend Feedback 73
• Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.• or to the required ID.• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.3Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.4Press and hold the PTT button to start the SelectiveCall.The display shows the ID of the target radio.5Release the PTT button to listen.6Press to return to the Home screen.Talkgroup Call Feature (ConventionalOperation Only)This feature allows you to define a group of conventionalsystem users so that they can share the use of aconventional channel.NOTICE:Encryption keys are associated to talkgroups. Whentalkgroups are associated, encryption keys arechanged by changing the active talkgroup. See Secure Operations on page 122 for moreinformation.Selecting a Talkgroup1 or to Tgrp and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Tgrp.The display shows the last Talkgroup that wasselected and stored.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to Preset for the presetpreprogrammed Talkgroup.• Use the keypad to enter the number of thecorresponding Talkgroup in the list.English74 Send Feedback
3Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel tosave the currently selected Talkgroup and return tothe Home screen.If the encryption key associated to the newTalkgroup is erased, you hear a momentary key failtone and the display shows Key fail.If the encryption key that is associated to the newTalkgroup is not allowed, you hear a momentary keyfail tone and the display shows Illegal key.4Press to return to the Home screen.Sending a Status CallThis feature allows you to send data calls to the dispatcherabout a predefined status.Each status can have up to a 14-character name. Amaximum of eight status conditions is possible.NOTICE:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled. You will hear theMenu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Status button.• or to Sts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sts.The display shows the last acknowledged status call,or the first status in the list.2Perform one of the following actions:• Use the keypad to enter a number correspondingto the location in the status list.3Press the PTT button to send the status.When the dispatcher acknowledges, you hear fourtones and the display shows Ack received. Theradio returns to normal dispatch operation.If no acknowledgment is received, you hear a low-pitched tone and the display shows Noacknowledge.4Press to return to the Home screen.No traffic is heard on trunked channels while StatusCalls is selected. If the radio detects no Status CallEnglishSend Feedback 75
activity for six seconds, an alert tone sounds untilyou press or the PTT button.Responding to the DynamicRegrouping Feature (Trunking Only)This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassignselected radios to a particular channel where they cancommunicate with each other. This feature is typically usedduring special operations and is enabled by a qualifiedradio technician.You will not notice whether your radio has this featureenabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent bythe dispatcher.NOTICE:If you try to access a zone or channel that has beenreserved by the dispatcher as a dynamicallyregrouped mode for other users, you hear an invalidtone.When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it automaticallyswitches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You hear aGurgle tone and the display shows the dynamicallyregrouped channel’s name.Press the PTT button to talk. Release PTT button tolisten.When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radioautomatically returns to the zone and channel that youwere using before the radio was dynamically regrouped.Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)This feature allows you to notify the dispatcher when youwant a new dynamic regrouping assignment.Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Reprogram Requestbutton to send reprogram request to thedispatcher.English76 Send Feedback
• or to Rpgm then press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Rpgm to send reprogramrequest to the dispatcher.The display shows Reprogram Rqst and Pleasewait.If you hear five beeps, the dispatcher has acknowledgedthe reprogram request. The display shows Ack receivedand the radio returns to the Home screen.If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogramrequest within six seconds, you hear a low-pitched alerttone and the display shows No acknowledge. Try again orpress to cancel and return to the Home screen.Classification of Regrouped RadiosThe dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either oftwo categories:Select EnabledSelect-enabled radios are free to change to anyavailable channel, including the dynamic-regroupingchannel, once the user has selected the dynamic-regrouping position.Select DisabledSelect-disabled radios cannot change channels whiledynamically regrouped. The dispatcher has forced theradio to remain on the dynamic-regrouping channel.The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected whileyour radio is Select Disabled.Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)NOTICE:Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature. This feature works on the conditionat least one zone in the radio must be a non-dynamic zone.This feature provides one or more Dynamic Zones to storefrequently used channels be it conventional or trunking.These dynamic channels are saved from pre-existing (non-dynamic) channels in the radio. This saves the time andeffort from the regular navigation around the working zonesand channels. User can also delete or update the list in theDynamic Zone.EnglishSend Feedback 77
Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select aDynamic Channel1 or to Zone then press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Zone.The display shows the Zone screen.2 or to <# Dynamic Zone Channels>.23Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button below Sel toselect.• Press the Menu Select button below Exit to exit.If you have selected one of the Dynamic ZoneChannels list, the display returns to Home screenwith the selected <# Dynamic Zone Channels>shown on the screen.2If you have selected Exit without selecting anyDynamic Zone Channels list, the display returns toHome screen without any changes.Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zonefrom List SelectionThe radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order to perform thisoperation.1 or to ZnPr. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ZnPr to enter Program Zone screen.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.The display shows Search Options screen.3 or to List Selection. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Select Zone screen.4 or to the required zone. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Select Chan screen.2# indicates number of the channel on the 16-Position Switch which are numbered from 1 to 16.English78 Send Feedback
5 or to the required channel. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Channel updated.6Press the Back button to return to Home screen.Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zonefrom Channel NameThe radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order to perform thisoperation.1 or to ZnPr then press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ZnPr to enter Program Zone screen.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.The display shows Search Options screen.3 or to Channel Name then press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a blinking cursor on the ChannelName screen.4Use the keypad to type or edit the channel name.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Srchonce the entry is done to initiate searching.You can cancel this operation at this step bypressing the Back button to return to SearchOptions screen.The display shows Searching.... Once found, thedisplay shows Channel updated.If the radio is triggered to search for an empty entry,the display shows Invalid entry.If the entry does not match, the display showsChannel name not found. Repeat from step 4 or step 5 to search again.6Press to return to the Home screen.Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic ZoneThe radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order to perform thisoperation.EnglishSend Feedback 79
1 or to ZnPr then press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ZnPr to enter Program Zone screen.The display shows the dynamic channels list.2 or to the saved dynamic channel then pressthe Menu Select button directly below Del.The display shows Channel deleted screen.3Press the Back button to return to Home screen.The Home screen shows <Dynamic ZoneChannels>.If the channel deleted is the Home channel, theHome screen shows <Zone Name>“Blank”.ContactsThis feature provides “address-book” capabilities on yourradio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) or ID(number) that you use to initiate a call.Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to entryalias. Each alias can have up to five IDs of different calltypes associated with it.Additionally, each entry, depending on context(conventional, trunking, or phone), associates with one ormore of the four types of calls: Phone Call, Selective Call,Private Call, or Call Alert.Each entry within Contacts contains the followinginformation:• Call Alias (Name)• Call ID (Number)• Call Type (Icon)• WACN ID (Astro 25 Trunking IDs only)• System IDNOTICE:Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you toadd, edit, or delete the contact entries.Your radio also supports a maximum of 50 call lists. Eachlist can store up to 100 IDs (numbers).English80 Send Feedback
NOTICE:Your radio is preprogrammed with a number ofcontacts per Call Lists. Check with your dealer orsystem administrator for more information.The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio isleft idle and the timer expires. You hear the MenuInactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.Making a Private Call from ContactsYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use thisfeature.1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the required subscriber alias.3Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowOptn and proceed to the next step.• or to scroll through the available IDs for theselected subscriber alias and proceed to step 6.4 or to Call and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.5 or to select the call type.6Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.7Press the PTT button to initiate the call.During the call, the display shows the subscriberalias.8Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.The LED lights up solid red when the PTT button ispressed.If there is no voice activity for a preprogrammed period oftime, the call ends.If the call reaches the maximum ring time, the call ends.EnglishSend Feedback 81
Adding a New Contact Entry1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to [New Contact] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.3 or to Name and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit.The display shows Edit name and a blinking cursorappears.4Use the keypad to enter the name and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave entered the name.To cancel this operation, press the Back button toreturn to the previous screen.5 or to [Add Number] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.6 or to Number 1 and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit.The display shows Edit Num 1 and a blinking cursorappears.7Use the keypad to enter the number and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave entered the number.To cancel this operation, press the Back button toreturn to the previous screen.8Perform one of the following actions per theinformation you need to add to current name:• or to Type 1 and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit. or to the required mode and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok.• Repeat step 6 through step 7 to enter or edit theexisting system IDs.• Repeat step 5 through step 7 to add a newnumber.English82 Send Feedback
9Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneonce you have finished.The display shows <Entry> Stored, confirming thatthe contact entry has been added.The radio returns to the main Contacts screen.Deleting a Contact Entry1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to delete and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Del and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.The display shows <Entry> confirm del?.4Select the Menu Select button directly below Yes todelete the entry, or No to cancel and return to themain screen of Contacts.The display shows <Entry> deleted and the radioreturns to the main screen of Contacts.Adding a Contact to a Call List1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to add and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Add to CallLst and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.4Perform one of the following actions:• or to the required Call List and press theMenu Select button directly below Add to add tothe Call List.EnglishSend Feedback 83
• or to Cncl to cancel and return to themain screen of Contacts.The display shows Please wait momentarily beforeshowing <Entry> added to Call List, confirmingthe addition of the contact to the list.The radio returns to the main display of Contacts.Removing a Contact from a Call List1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to delete and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Rm frm CallLst and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Remove <Entry> frm Call List?.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes toremove the entry from the Call List, or No to canceland return to the main display of Contacts.The display shows Please wait momentarily beforeshowing <Entry> removed from Call List,confirming the removal of the contact from the list.The radio returns to the main display of Contacts.Methods of Contact Editing in a CallListThis feature allows you to edit contacts in a call list.Editing an Entry Alias1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to edit and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.English84 Send Feedback
3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.4 or to the entry alias you wish to change andpress the Menu Select button directly below Edit.A blinking cursor appears.5Use the keypad to edit the name and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave finished.The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneto save your changes and return to the main screenof Contacts.Editing as Entry ID1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to edit and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.4 or to the entry ID you wish to change andpress the Menu Select button directly below Edit.A blinking cursor appears.5Use the keypad to edit the number and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave finished.The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneto save your changes and return to the main screenof Contacts.Editing a Call Type1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.EnglishSend Feedback 85
The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to edit and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.4 or to Type and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit.5 or to choose from the list of call types givenand press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneto save your changes and return to the main screenof Contacts.Viewing Details of a Contact1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to view and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to View and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows all the numbers associated with theentry.Scan ListsScan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cyclingthrough the channel/group sequence specified in the scanlist for the current channel/group.Your radio supports different types of Scan Lists:• Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List• Conventional Scan List• Talkgroup Scan ListPlease refer to a qualified radio technician for the maximumnumber of Scan Lists can be programmed in your radio.These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician.English86 Send Feedback
Viewing a Scan List1 or to ScnL and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ScnL.2 or to view the members on the list.3Press to exit the current display and return tothe Home screen.Editing the Scan ListThis feature allows you to change scan list members andpriorities.1Perform one of the following actions:• Long press the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming button (side button).• Move the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming switch to programming position.• or to ScnL then press the Menu Selectbutton directly below ScnL.The display shows the lists that can be changed.2 or to the entry you want to edit.3Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Top Side button to add and/or changethe priority of the currently displayed channel inthe scan list.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Delto delete the currently displayed channel from thescan list.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Rclto view the next member of the scan list.4Perform one of the following actions to selectanother channel that needs to be added or deletedthen repeat step 3. Otherwise, proceed to the nextstep.• or to the desired channel.• Use the keypad to enter the desired channelname.EnglishSend Feedback 87
5Perform one of the following actions:• Move the Scan List Programming switch out ofprogramming position.• Press to exit scan list programming andreturn to the Home screen.See Viewing and Changing the Priority Status on page 88for more information on how to add and/or change thepriority of the currently displayed channel in the scan list.Changing the Scan List Status1Perform one of the following actions:• Long press the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming button (side button).• Move the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming switch to programming position.The display shows the programming mode icon andthe first list member.2 or to the member you want to edit.3Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Select button once to add the currentlydisplayed channel to the scan list.• Press the Select button one or more times tochange the scan list status icon of the currentlydisplayed channel.4Perform one of the following actions:• or to select more list members whosescan status you want to change.• Use the keypad to go directly to that scan listmember.• Use the 16-Position Select knob to selectanother scan list member.5Press to exit scan list programming and return tothe Home screen.Viewing and Changing the PriorityStatusPerform one of the following actions:English88 Send Feedback
• Press the Menu Select button directly below Selone or more times to change the priority status ofthe current displayed channel.• Press the Select button one or more times totoggle between different status of the Scan Liststatus icon of the current displayed channel.The radio shows one of following priority status iconsand scenarios:• A Scan icon indicates that the current channel isin the scan list as a non-priority channel. TheLED lights up solid green.• A Priority-One Channel Scan icon indicates thatthe current channel is in the scan list as thePriority-One channel. The LED rapidly blinksgreen. You hear all traffic on the Priority-Onechannel, regardless of traffic on non-prioritychannels.• A Priority-Two Channel Scan icon indicates thatthe current channel is in the scan list as thePriority-Two channel. The LED blinks green.• No icon indicates that the current channel isdeleted from the scan list.ScanThis feature allows you to monitor traffic on differentchannels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels.Turning Scan On or OffPerform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Scan button to toggleScan On or Scan Off to initiate or stop scan.• or to Scan and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Scan.If the scan is enabled, the display shows Scan onand the scan status icon.If the scan is disabled, the display shows Scan Off.The radio returns to the Home screen.Making a Dynamic Priority Change(Conventional Scan Only)While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority changefeature allows you to temporarily change any channel in aEnglishSend Feedback 89
scan list (except for the Priority-One channel) to thePriority-Two channel.This change remains in effect until scan is turned off. Scanthen reverts to the preprogrammed (original) setting.• Making a Dynamic Priority Change using thepreprogrammed Dynamic Priority button:a. When the radio locks onto the channeldesignated as the new Priority-Two channel,press the preprogrammed Dynamic Prioritybutton.The radio continues scanning the remainingchannels in the list.Deleting a Nuisance ChannelIf a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise(termed “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily removethe unwanted channel from the scan list.This capability does not apply to priority channels or thedesignated transmit channel.When the radio is locked onto the channel to bedeleted, perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Deletebutton.• or to Nuis and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Nuis.The radio continues scanning the remaining channels inthe list.Restoring a Nuisance ChannelTo restore the deleted nuisance channel, performone of the following actions:• Stop and restart a scan.• Mode change to another channel and back to theoriginal channel.• Turn off the radio and then turn it on again.Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by thesystem administrator.Call Alert PagingThis feature allows your radio to work like a pager.English90 Send Feedback
Even if other users are away from their radios, or if they areunable to hear their radios, you can send them anindividual Call Alert page. You can also verify if a radio isactive on the system.Depending on how your radio is programmed, when youmake an Enhanced Private Call, the radio eitherautomatically sends a call alert page if there is no answerafter the maximum ring time, or when you press the PTTbutton.NOTICE:This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualifiedradio technician.Receiving a Call Alert PageWhen you receive a Call Alert page, you hear fourrepeating alert tones and the LED blinks green. The callreceived icons blinks and the display shows Pagereceived.Press any button to clear the Call Alert page.See Making a Talkgroup Call on page 67 or Making aPrivate Call (Trunking Only) on page 67 for moreinformation on returning the call.Sending a Call Alert PageDo one of the following to send a call alert page:NOTICE:If the feature inactivity timer is enabled, your radioautomatically exits the feature when your radio isleft idle long enough for the time to expire. You hearthe Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.• Sending a call alert page using the radio menuPage:a. or to Page.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowPage.c. Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to view the required ID, or to therequired ID, or use the keypad to enter therequired ID.d. Press the PTT button to send the page.The display shows Paging...<Number>.If the call alert page is sent successfully, you heara tone and the display shows Ack received. Theradio returns to the Home screen.EnglishSend Feedback 91
If the call alert page is not acknowledged, youhear a low tone and the display shows Noacknowledge. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to return to the main screen ofContacts.• Sending a call alert page using the radio menu Call:a. or to Call.b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Call.c. or to select the alias or ID, and press thePTT button to initiate the call.If the target radio does not respond after apreprogrammed period of time, the display showsSend page?.d. To send the call alert page, press the MenuSelect button directly below Yes. To exit thescreen without sending the call alert page, pressthe Menu Select button directly below No.The display shows Paging...<Alias>.If the call alert page is sent successfully, you heara tone and the display shows Ack received. Theradio returns to the Home screen.If the call alert page is not acknowledged, youhear a low tone and the display shows Noacknowledge. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to return to the main screen ofContacts.Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 DigitalTrunking and Conventional)This feature allows the user to broadcast a series ofdistinct, recognizable tones before a voice transmissionfrom the dispatcher or a radio.The broadcasting dispatcher or radio user can select thisalert tone transmission to be sent to an individualTalkgroup or over the entire system. Specific tone or seriesof tones are pre-programmed into the radios to allow thedispatcher or supervisor to select a list of tones tobroadcast before they make their voice transmission. Eachtone is distinctive to indicate different situation or differentbroadcaster. The transmitting radio also plays back thetones for the broadcaster to listen.English92 Send Feedback
NOTICE:The receiving radios must be configured with theQuick Call II tone in order for the radio to sound theselected tone and also to sound a preconfiguredalert tone after the selected tone has sound.Initiating a Quick Call II TransmissionThe broadcasting or transmitting radio must be pre-programmed to see the tone in the Quick Call II tone list.The receiving radio must also be pre-programmed todecode the tone to broadcast.1 or to QCII, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below QCII.2 or to select the tone to broadcast.3Press the PTT to broadcast the selected tone, orpress and hold the PTT to broadcast the selectedtone and transmit with your vocal transmission.You hear the radio sounds the selected tone. Youcan begin your call after the tone ends.4Release PTT to listen.Emergency OperationThe Emergency feature is used to indicate a criticalsituation.If the Top (Orange) button is preprogrammed to send anemergency signal, this signal overrides any othercommunication over the selected channel.Your radio supports the following Emergency modes:• Emergency Alarm• Emergency Call (Trunking Only)• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call• Silent Emergency AlarmCheck with your dealer or system administrator for moreinformation on the programming of this feature.Only one of the Emergency modes above can be assignedto the preprogrammed Emergency button.EnglishSend Feedback 93
NOTICE:To exit emergency at any time, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button for about asecond. This timer is programmable from 0–6250milliseconds by a qualified technician.The radio operates in the normal dispatch mannerwhile in Emergency Call, except if enabled, itreturns to one of the following:Tactical/Non-RevertThe radio sends emergency alarm and/or makeemergency call on the current selected channel.Non-Tactical/Revert for Conventional systemThe radio reverts to the preprogrammedemergency channel to send alarm and/or makeemergency call.Non-Tactical/Revert for Trunking systemThe radio reverts to the preprogrammedemergency talkgroup to send alarm and/or makeemergency call.Sending an Emergency AlarmThis feature allows you to send a data transmission, whichidentifies the radio sending the emergency, to thedispatcher.NOTICE:The default timer of Emergency button press toactivate Emergency is 300 milliseconds. This timeris programmable from 300–6200 milliseconds by aqualified technician.Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Emergency and the currentzone or channel. You hear a short medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks red momentarily.• The radio sounds a short low-pitched tone toindicate that the selected channel does notsupport emergency and rejects to launchemergency mode. The display shows Noemergency, if the selected channel does notsupport emergency.When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, thedisplay shows Ack received. Four tones sound, the alarmends, and the radio exits the Emergency Alarm mode.If no acknowledgement is received, the display shows Noacknowledge. The alarm ends when the timer expires andthe radio exits the Emergency Alarm mode.English94 Send Feedback
Sending an Emergency Call (TrunkingOnly)This feature gives your radio priority access to a talkgroup.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Emergency on the currentzone and channel. You hear a short medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks red momentarily.• You hear the radio sounds a short low-pitchedtone to indicate the selected channel does notsupport emergency and rejects to launchemergency mode.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.3Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly intothe microphone.4Release the PTT button to end the transmission andwait for a response from the dispatcher.5To exit Emergency Call, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button for about asecond.Sending An Emergency Call With HotMic (Trunking Only)This feature allows you to send an Emergency Call with hotmic to a group of radios.Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation.Your radio microphone is automatically activated, allowingyou to communicate with the group of radios withoutpressing the PTT button. This activated microphone state isalso known as hot mic. The hot mic applies to the first voicetransmission from your radio during the Emergency call.For subsequent transmissions in the same Emergency call,you must press the PTT button.Follow the procedure to send Emergency Call with hot micon your radio.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.One of the following scenarios occurs:EnglishSend Feedback 95
• The display shows Emergency on the currentzone and channel. A tone sounds and the LEDblinks red momentarily.• A tone sounds to indicate the selected channeldoes not support emergency and rejects tolaunch emergency mode.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.3The microphone remains active for the hot mic timespecified in the radio's codeplug programming.4To exit Emergency Call, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button.Sending an Emergency Alarm withEmergency CallThis feature gives your radio priority access on a channelfor conventional system, and to a talkgroup for trunkingsystem.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.If successful, the display shows Emergency on thecurrent zone and channel. You hear a short,medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks redmomentarily.The radio exits Emergency Alarm and enters theEmergency Call state when one of the followingscenarios occur:• You receive the dispatcher acknowledgment. Thedisplay shows Ack received.• You receive no acknowledgement. The displayshows No acknowledge.• You press the PTT button while in the EmergencyAlarm mode.If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds a shortlow-pitched tone to indicate the selected channelEnglish96 Send Feedback
does not support emergency and rejects to launchemergency mode.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.3Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly intothe microphone.4Release the PTT button to end the transmission andwait for a response from the dispatcher.5To exit Emergency Call, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button for about asecond.Turning off the radio also cancels the emergencystate.Sending An Emergency Alarm and Callwith Hot MicThis feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm andCall with hot mic to a group of radios.Your radio must be programmed for this type of operation.Follow the procedure to send Emergency Alarms and Callwith hot mic on your radio.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.If successful, the display shows Emergency on thecurrent zone and channel. A tone sounds and theLED blinks red momentarily.The radio exits Emergency Alarm and enters theEmergency Call state when one of the followingscenarios occur:• You receive the dispatcher acknowledgment. Thedisplay shows Ack received.• You receive no acknowledgement. The displayshows No acknowledge.If unsuccessful, a tone sounds to indicate theselected channel does not support emergency andrejects to launch emergency mode.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)from your mouth.3The microphone remains active for the hot mic timespecified in your radio's codeplug programming.EnglishSend Feedback 97
4To exit Emergency Call, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button.Turning off the radio also cancels the emergencystate.Sending a Silent Emergency AlarmThis feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarm to thesystem without triggering any audio or visual indicators.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.The display shows no changes, the LED does notlight up, and you hear no tones. The silentemergency state continues until you perform thenext step.2Perform one of the following actions:• Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergencybutton for about a second to exit the SilentEmergency Alarm mode.• Press and release the PTT button to exit theSilent Emergency Alarm mode and enter regulardispatch or Emergency Call mode.Change of Channels during EmergencyFor ALL Emergency transmissions, when changingchannels:• If the new channel is also preprogrammed forEmergency, you can change channels while inEmergency operation. The emergency alarm or callcontinues on the new channel.• If the new channel is not preprogrammed forEmergency, the display shows No emergency, and youhear an invalid tone until you exit the Emergency stateor change to a channel preprogrammed for Emergency.Emergency Keep-Alive FeatureNOTICE:The radio only exits the Emergency state using oneof the ways mentioned in the previous sections.See Sending an Emergency Alarm on page 94, Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) onpage 95, Sending an Emergency Alarm withEmergency Call on page 96, or Sending a SilentEmergency Alarm on page 98.English98 Send Feedback
FiregroundThe portable Fireground Communications System isdesigned for deployment at an incident scene. It consists ofcentral components:• Your APX portable radios• Incident Management Software• Command Terminal• Radio Frequency (RF) Modem (Conventional Only)• Control Channel Radio (Trunking)• Optional Data Radio (Trunking)• Accountability Server (Trunking)• DVRS (Optional)These components provide on-scene and inbuilding radiocoverage, and enhanced personnel accountability andmonitoring.The radio helps to indicate your presence on the scene if itis in the range of the Incident Commander commandterminal, or trunking radio system.Each Fireground Communication System radioautomatically reports your radio ID on the commandermobile command terminal. Your name, riding position andsector are all can be configured to be seen at theCommander’s command terminal.If you have a critical situation, you can press theEmergency button which activates an alarm on the IncidentManagement Software at the command terminal.The command terminal receives the following statusupdates from your radio:• Powering up or down the radio• Automatic response to Polling• Response to Evacuation commands• Pressing the PTT button to make voice transmission• Sending an Emergency Alarm and Call• Entering or Exiting a Trunking TalkgroupEntering Fireground Zone Channel(Conventional)1Upon powering up, one of the following scenariosoccurs:• If the Fireground Zone Channel is set as default,you hear the gurgle tone and the radio displaysEnglishSend Feedback 99
the home screen. You are in Fireground zonechannel.• Get a qualified technician for assistance.• If your home channel is not Fireground ZoneChannel, toggle or change the radio zonechannel to Fireground Zone Channel.If you are entering Fireground Trunking Talkgroup,upon powering up, ensure that the FiregroundTrunking Talkgroup is selected. The subscriber unitautomatically appears on the Incident Commander'sterminal.2Listen for a transmission. Adjust the VolumeControl Knob if necessary.3Perform one of the following actions:• Press and hold the preprogrammed Volume Setbutton to hear the volume set tone. Adjust theVolume Control Knob if necessary. Release theVolume Set button.• At the desired Fireground zone and channel,press the preprogrammed Monitor button andlisten for activity. Adjust the Volume ControlKnob if necessary.• If your radio is working in Fireground ZoneChannel, proceed to next step.4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LEDlights up solid red while transmitting. Talk into themicrophone clearly if needed.5Release the PTT button to receive.You hear a Transmit End Tone.Sending Evacuation ToneThis feature enables the evacuation tone to be heard onthe transmitting radio and on any radio that is able toreceive the tone instruction.Press and hold the PTT button and then short pressthe Top (Orange) button.Once the tone begins to sound, if the orange button isreleased the tone continues to alarm on all radios within thetalkgroup, until the PTT button is released.NOTICE:Radio does not transmit evacuation tone if the radiois in secure mode.English100 Send Feedback
Responding to Evacuation IndicatorThe Incident Commander can trigger one of sixteenTactical Alerts from the Command Terminal. These alertscan target individuals or groups of users within theFireground Communication System. The ergonomic (visualand audible) response for the Tactical Alerts can becustomized.Your radio sounds the audible response at the profilemaximum alert tone volume level. The display shows theconfigurable programmed alert text and intelligent lighting.Perform one of the following actions:• Press the radio Top Side button.• Press the RSM Side Button 1 if the radio isconnected to RSM.• Press the PTT button. PTT button must beconfigured in CPS to enable this function.The radio cancels the indications, a tone sounds andthe radio sends an acknowledgment to the commandterminal.NOTICE:Move the Volume Control Knob to adjustthe volume of the audible alert from fullvolume.Automatic Registration Service(ARS)This feature provides an automated data applicationregistration for the radio. When you turn on the radio, thedevice automatically registers with the server.Data applications within the fixed network can determinethe presence of a device on the system and send data tothe device.The ARS for the radio consists of two modes:• ARS Server Mode (default mode)• ARS Non-Server ModeNOTICE:The default ARS mode can be changed by aqualified radio technician using the radio’sprogramming software.EnglishSend Feedback 101
Selecting or Changing the ARS ModeThe following methods are options on how to select orchange the ARS Mode. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.• Selecting or Changing the ARS mode using the 16-Position Select knob:a. Once the zone you want is displayed, turn thepreprogrammed 16-Position Select knob to thedesired mode.• Selecting or Changing the ARS mode using the radiomenu:a. or to Chan.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowChan.The display shows the current channel name.c. or to the required channel or mode.One of the following scenarios occur:• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows thezone and ARS server channel.• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display showsthe zone and ARS non-server channel.• If the channel or mode selected isunprogrammed, the display showsUnprogrammed. Repeat this step.d. Press Sel to confirm the displayed channel.User Login FeatureThis feature allows you as the user to be associated withthe radio. With this association, every data application(Example: Text Messaging Service) takes on a friendlyusername.You can still send text messages without logging in as auser. The user login feature only enables the recipient ofyour message to identify you as the sender by assigning ausername to your message.NOTICE:A predefined username that is set more than themaximum allowed characters is an invalid name.English102 Send Feedback
Logging In as a User1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed User Login button.• or to User and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below User.The display shows the User Login screen.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to [ID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit to enter ID. Ablinking cursor appears on the screen. Use thekeypad to type or edit a user name. Press theMenu Select button directly below Ok to submit.• or to scroll through the list of predefineduser names. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel to select the predefined username.• Press and hold or to scroll through thelist of predefined user names at a fast scroll rate.Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the predefined user name.If the ID is invalid, the display shows momentaryInvalid ID.3Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN)number.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Logn.One of the following scenarios occurs:• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows the UserLogin Indicator icon, the ID, and In progress,with Cncl.• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display shows theUser Login Indicator icon, the ID, and Logged in,with Logt and Pscd.• In non-ARS enabled mode, the display showsOffline, with Logt and Pscd.One of the following scenarios occurs:• If the user name is invalid, login fails and the user loginfailure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The displayalso shows momentary Login failed.EnglishSend Feedback 103
• If the PIN is invalid, login fails and the user login failureindicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. The display alsoshows momentary Login failed.• Wait for the logged in confirmation screen. If the loginprocess is successful, the display shows the successfuluser login indicator (IP indicator) icon and Logged in,with Logt and Pscd.NOTICE:To cancel the login process and return to the initialuser login screen, press the Back button.Logging OutWhen you have logged in or you are using Offline mode,you can log out.NOTICE:Private data refers to all messages in the textmessaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent folder. The nextuser is able to access the Inbox, Draft, and Sentmessages if private data is not deleted.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Logt.One of the following scenarios will occur:• The display shows Clear private data?.Proceed to the next step.• If the Delete Messages On Session End featureis enabled, the radio clears the private data andreturns to User Login screen.2Perform one of the following actions:• Select Yes to clear all your private data. Thedisplay shows momentary Private datacleared.• Select No to keep your private data.Text Messaging Service (TMS)This features allows you to quickly send and receivemessages and run database queries directly from yourradios. The maximum length of characters for a textmessage is 200.The types of text messages available:• A new text message (free form message).• A predefined message (quick text message).• An edited quick text message.English104 Send Feedback
• A query (ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution).The main menu consists of the following options:• Inbox• Compose• Drafts• SentNOTICE:See Status Icons on page 47 for more informationon the TMS icons and TMS Menu Options on page52 for more information on each menu option.Accessing the Messaging Features1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed TMS Feature button toaccess the TMS feature screen.• Press and hold the preprogrammed TMS Featurebutton to access the Inbox.• Follow the procedure described next to accessthis feature using the radio menu.2 or to TMS.3Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS toaccess the TMS feature screen.4 or to scroll through the main menu options.NOTICE:The radio automatically exits the feature, ifthe feature inactivity timer is enabled, whenthe radio is left idle and the timer expires.You will hear the Menu Inactive Exit Toneupon feature exit.Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack at any time to return to the previousscreen.Composing and Sending a New TextMessageDuring the uppercase and lowercase mode, multi-tappingthe keys only scrolls through the letters. For example, A->B->C, a->b->c.During the numeric mode, except for , pressing thekeypad only enters the numeric digits. Subsequent pressesEnglishSend Feedback 105
of the same key inserts the same digit to the text message(no multi-tap).1 or to TMS.2Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS toaccess the TMS feature screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Compose and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Exitto return to the Home screen.4 or to Text Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to compose a newmessage.A blinking cursor appears on the Compose screen.5Use the keypad to type or edit your message.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Optnonce the message is composed.7 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.8Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andselect the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press theMenu Select button below Edit. When a blinkingcursor appears in the Enter Address screen,use the keypad to type the address entry.9Press the Menu Select button directly below Sendor press the PTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.If the message is sent, you hear a tone and thedisplay shows Msg sent.If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone, thedisplay shows Send failed and returns to the mainTMS screen.English106 Send Feedback
NOTICE:You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 108 for more information.You can also select the Save to Draftsoption to save your message in the Draftsfolder to send it at a later time. See Accessing the Drafts Folder on page 113 formore information.Sending a Quick Text MessageQuick Text messages are messages that are predefinedand usually consist of messages that are used mostfrequently.Each Quick Text message or Query has a maximum lengthof 50 characters. You can select the required text from theQuick Text or Query.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature using the preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed Quick Textbutton and proceed to step 4.• To access this feature using the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to TMS and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS to access the TMS featurescreen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Compose and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Exitto return to the Home screen.4 or to Quick Text and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel for a predefinedmessage.5 or to scroll through the list of messages andpress the Menu Select button directly below Sel toselect the required message.The message appears on the Compose screen, witha blinking cursor at the end of it. Use the keypad toedit the message, if required.EnglishSend Feedback 107
6Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.7 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.8Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andselect the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press theMenu Select button below Edit. When a blinkingcursor appears on the Enter Address screen.Use the keypad to type the address entry.9Press the Menu Select button directly below Sendor press the PTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.If the message is sent, you hear a tone and thedisplay shows Msg sent.If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone, thedisplay shows Send failed and returns to the mainTMS screen.NOTICE:You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 108 for more information.Priority Status and Request Reply of aNew Text MessageBefore sending your message, you can append a prioritystatus and/or a request reply to your message.Appending a Priority Status to a TextMessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed to allowyou to perform this procedure. See Composing andSending a New Text Message on page 105 for moreinformation.English108 Send Feedback
NOTICE:The Priority Status icon on a message does notimply that the message gets higher priority over theother messages when it is being transmitted. It isjust an indication that can be embedded into amessage to let the receiver know that the messageis important.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark Important and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to indicate themessage is important.The priority status icon appears beside the normalmessage icon on the label bar.Removing a Priority Status from a TextMessageEnsure there is an outgoing message composed to allowyou to perform this procedure. See Composing andSending a New Text Message on page 105 for moreinformation.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark as Normal and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thepriority status from the message.The display shows the normal message icon on the labelbar.Appending a Request Reply to a TextMessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed to allowyou to perform this procedure. See Composing andSending a New Text Message on page 105 for moreinformation1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Req Reply and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to request for areply.The request reply icon appears beside the normal messageicon on the label bar.EnglishSend Feedback 109
Removing a Request Reply from a TextMessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed to allowyou to perform this procedure. See Composing andSending a New Text Message on page 105 for moreinformation.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to No Req Reply and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thepriority status from the message.The display shows the normal message icon on the labelbar.Appending a Priority Status and a ReplyRequest to a Text MessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed to allowyou to perform this procedure. See Composing andSending a New Text Message on page 105 for moreinformation.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark Important and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to indicate themessage is important.3 or to Req Reply and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to request for areply.The priority status and request reply icons appear besidethe normal message icon on the label bar.Removing a Priority Status and a ReplyRequest from a Text MessageEnsure that a outgoing message is composed to allow youto perform this procedure. See Composing and Sending aNew Text Message on page 105 for more information.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark Important and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thepriority status icon.English110 Send Feedback
3 or to No Req Reply and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove the replystatus icon.The display shows the normal message icon on the labelbar.Receiving a Text MessageNOTICE:When you receive a message that is flagged withthe Request Reply icon, you must manually respondto the sender that you have received the message.The system will not automatically send a notificationto acknowledge that the message was received.Do one of the following to receive a text message.You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.• Receiving a text message using the DataFeature button or the TMS Feature button:When you receive a message, press and hold thepreprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMSFeature button to access the Inbox.• Receiving a text message using the radio menu:When the new message icon appears and thedisplay shows momentary New msg, press theMenu Select button directly below TMS to accessthe Inbox.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the senderof the latest received message on top.Viewing a Text Message from the InboxThe Inbox can hold up to 30 messages.NOTICE: or to read the message if the content fillsmore than one screen.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed TMS Feature button toaccess the TMS feature screen. or toInbox and press the Menu Select button belowSel.• Press and hold the preprogrammed TMS Featurebutton to access the Inbox.• or to TMS and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS to access the TMS featureEnglishSend Feedback 111
screen. or to Inbox and press the MenuSelect button below Sel.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with thesender of the latest received message on top.2 or to the required aliases or ID and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.While on the view message screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Optn or Del or selectthe Back button to access the option.• Select Optn to configure the message settings.• Select Del to delete the message.• Select Back to return to the previous screen.NOTICE:The icon at the top right corner of the screenindicates the status of the message. See TextMessaging Service (TMS) Indicators on page50 for more information.Replying to a Received Text MessageNOTICE:The original date and time stamp, address, andmessage content is automatically appended to thereply message.1 or to the required aliases or ID and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Rply toreply to a message.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Text Message and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.• or to Quick Text and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel for a predefinedmessage.• or to scroll through the list of predefinedmessages and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel to select the requiredmessage.One of the following scenarios occurs:English112 Send Feedback
• A blinking cursor appears on the Composescreen.• The predefined message appears on theCompose screen, with a blinking cursor at theend of it.4Use the keypad to type or edit your message.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Optnonce you have completed the message.6 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to send themessage.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.NOTICE:Press the Back button at any time to return to theprevious screen.You can append a priority status and/or a requestreply to your message. See Priority Status andRequest Reply of a New Text Message on page 108for more information.Accessing the Drafts FolderThis folder stores the messages that were savedpreviously. The Drafts folder can hold up to 10 messages.The oldest draft in the folder is deleted when the 11thmessage comes in.1 or to TMS.2Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS toaccess the TMS feature screen.3 or to Drafts and press the Menu Selectbutton below Sel.The display shows a list of drafts, with the latest textmessage drafted on top.4 or to the required text message and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit orDel or select the Back button to access the option.• Select Edit to edit the message before sending it.• Select Del to delete the message.EnglishSend Feedback 113
• Select Back to return to the previous screen.Sent Text MessagesOnce a message is sent to another radio, it is saved in theSent folder. The most recent sent text message is alwaysadded to the top of the Sent list.The Sent folder is capable of storing a maximum of 10messages. The oldest message in the folder is deletedwhen the 11th message comes in.Viewing a Sent Text Message1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed TMS Feature buttonto access the TMS feature screen.• or to TMS and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below TMS to access the TMSfeature screen.2 or to Sent and press the Menu Selectbutton below Sel.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with therecipient of latest sent message on top.3 or to the required aliases or ID and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.While on the view message screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Optn, Del or select theBack button to access the options.• Select Optn to configure the message settings.• Select Del to delete the message.• Select Back to return to the previous screen.NOTICE:The icon at the top right corner of the screenindicates the status of the message. See TextMessaging Service (TMS) Indicators on page50 for more information.English114 Send Feedback
Sending a Sent Text Message1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optnwhile viewing the message.2 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andselect the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press theMenu Select button below Edit. When a blinkingcursor appears in the Enter Address screen,use the keypad to type the address entry.4Press the Menu Select button below Send or thePTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.NOTICE:Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack at any time to return to the previousscreen.You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 108 for more information.Deleting a Text Message1From the Inbox, Draft, or Sent screen, or toscroll through the messages.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Del todelete the current message.Deleting All Text Messages1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed TMS Feature button toaccess the Messaging feature screen.EnglishSend Feedback 115
• or to TMS and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS to access the TMS featurescreen.2 or to Inbox or Sent then press the MenuSelect button below Clr to select all messages in theselected folder.The display shows Del all?.3Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly below Yesto delete all the messages in the selected folder.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Noto return to the main TMS feature screen.ASTRO 25 Advanced MessagingSolutionThe ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution allows youto quickly send and receive messages and run databasequeries directly from your data-enabled Motorola Solutionstwo-way radios. Federal mandate requires Two-FactorAuthentication when querying Federal and Statedatabases. With this advance messaging solution you havethe ability enable Two-Factor Authentication.With Query and Two-Factor Authentication, you can use asecure system log on to initiate and receive key informationon people, vehicles, and properties when doing the regularsecurity patrol. You can access to local or externaldatabases such as the National Crime Information Center(NCIC), for "Hot Hits" on priors and warrants. Query andTwo-Factor Authentication has Criminal Justice InformationServices (CJIS) security compliance for queries.With this Advanced Messaging Solution, ARS functionalitysplits between two protocols:• ARS for Device Registration• New User Authentication for User LoginTMS functionality splits between two protocols:• TMS for messaging• New Service Advertisement for service availabilitiesThe radio with Two-Factor capabilities are backwardcompatible with the existing device registration system andTMS servers.English116 Send Feedback
System Setup for ASTRO AdvancedMessaging SolutionYour user name, unit ID and password all need to beprovisioned in PremierOne™. Your user account inPremierOne needs to be linked to an RSA accountspecifying a token to be used with the Two-Factorpasscode.The radio caches the user name, unit ID and or SingleFactor password in the codeplug, this allows the radio toautomatically log in to use Single Factor authenticationupon power up or mode change. The Two-Factor passcodeis not stored in the codeplug. You can upgrade the SingleFactor session to a Two- Factor session by entering theTwo-Factor passcode only. After an interruption (forexample mode change, DSR switch over, power loss), theradio is capable of restoring the active session in its currentstate as long as the session is active in the server.NOTICE:Power down occurs when the user intentionallypowers off the radio, power loss is when the batterydies or is removed from the unit.Two-Factor AuthenticationTwo-Factor Authentication is an extension of existing ARSand TMS operation. This feature allows you to authenticateyourself with a username, unit ID, password, andpasscode.This feature allows the sender of a text message toaddress a specific user of the radio, so the message isdelivered to the user, and not anyone else who may havebeen using the radio at the time.This feature supports query authentication requirements sothe query service knows which user originated a query.You can still send text messages without logging in as auser. The user log in feature only enables the recipient ofyour message to identify you as the sender by assigning ausername to your message.NOTICE:A predefined username that is set more than themaximum allowed characters is an invalid name.Logging in using the Two-FactorAuthentication1Perform one of the following actions:EnglishSend Feedback 117
• Press the preprogrammed User Login button.• or to User, and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below User.The display shows the User Login screen.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to [ID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit. A blinkingcursor appears. Use the keypad to type or edit ausername. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Ok to submit.• or to scroll through the list of predefinedusernames. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel to select the predefinedusername.• Press and hold or to scroll through thelist of predefined usernames at a fast scroll rate.Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the predefined username.If the selected predefined username has more thanthe maximum allowed characters, or an invalidcharacter in it, the display shows momentary InvalidID.3For radio enabled with Unit ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:• or to [UnitID Entry] and press theMenu Select button directly below Edit. Ablinking cursor appears. Use the keypad to typeor edit a Unit ID. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to submit.• or to scroll through the list of predefinedUnit IDs. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel to select the predefined Unit ID.• Press and hold or to scroll through thelist of predefined Unit IDs at a fast scroll rate.Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the predefined Unit ID.If the selected predefined Unit ID has more than themaximum allowed characters, or an invalid characterin it, the display shows momentary Invalid UnitID.4Enter your password when you see a blinking cursor.English118 Send Feedback
5Press the Menu Select button directly below Lognor Ok.If only one-factor is enabled, the display shows 1Flogged at the status. The login operation iscomplete.If login fails, the display shows momentary Loginfailed. The display returns to User Login screen.6For radio enabled with two-factor login, enter yourpasscode when you see a blinking cursor.7Press the Menu Select button directly below Logn.The display shows In progress.If the login fails, the display shows momentary 2F pscdfailed. Press the Menu Select button directly below Pscdto re-enter passcode. If successful, the display shows UserLogin screen with 2F logged in status to indicate Two-Factor Authentication complete.Logging out of Two-Factor AuthenticationNOTICE:Private data refers to all messages in the textmessaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent folder. The nextuser is able to access the Inbox, Draft, and Sentmessages if private data is not deleted.Radio that is successfully logged in to the securedsystem receives advertisement from the server thatthe access to the data for query is enabled.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Logt.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Clear private data?.• If the Delete Messages On Session End featureis enabled, the display shows momentaryPrivate data cleared.2Select Yes to clear all your private data or select Noto keep your private data.If you select Yes, the display shows momentaryPrivate data cleared.EnglishSend Feedback 119
Sending a QueryThis feature is available for radio users who havesuccessfully logged in with the Two-Factor Authentication.Query is a special form of Quick Text marked with a flagthat is replied or dispatched in normal TMS message. Thequery template needs to be configured in the quick test listof the CPS. You can choose from the quick text list,including queries if present.You shall receive a service advertisement message toindicate the Query is available after you have successfullylogged in the radio with a Two-Factor Authentication.NOTICE:The query server must be selected as thedestination so that it can receive the query messageand respond the query with text message. Thequery server must be an entry in the data user list inthe CPS.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature using the preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed TMS Querybutton and proceed to step 5.• To access this feature using the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to TMS and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS to access the TMS featurescreen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Compose and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Exitto return to the Home screen.4 or to Query and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel for a predefined message.5 or to scroll through the list of messages andpress the Menu Select button directly below Sel toselect the required message.The message appears on the Compose screen, witha blinking cursor at the end of it.6Use the keypad to edit the message, if required.7Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.English120 Send Feedback
8 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.9Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andhighlight the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press theMenu Select button below Edit. A blinking cursorappears on the Enter Address screen. Use thekeypad to type the address entry.10 Press the Menu Select button below Send or thePTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.If the message is sent, you hear a tone and thedisplay shows Msg sent.If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone, thedisplay shows Send failed and returns to the mainTMS screen.NOTICE:The server responds to your query with therequired report in text messages.You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 108 for more information.Receiving a QueryThe information requested is received in TMS format.When you receive a query, you hear a unique, high-pitchedchirp and the display shows the message icon flagged with“Priority”. The display shows momentary New msg.To access the Inbox, press and hold the DataFeature button or the preprogrammed TMS Featurebutton or press the Menu Select button directlybelow TMS.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the senderof the latest received message on top.EnglishSend Feedback 121
Secure OperationsSecure radio operation provides the highest commerciallyavailable level of voice security on both trunked andconventional channels.Unlike other forms of security, Motorola Solutions digitalencryption provides signaling that makes it virtuallyimpossible for others to decode any part of an encryptedmessage.Selecting Secure TransmissionsTurn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to thesecure position.• If the selected channel is preprogrammed forclear-only operation, when you press the PTTbutton, you hear an invalid mode tone and thedisplay shows Clear TX only.• The radio does not transmit until you set theSecure/Clear switch to the clear position.• If the “Ignore Secure/Clear Switch whenStrapped” programming option is enabled, theradio transmits without displaying any messagesin the strapped mode of operation, regardless ofthe Secure/Clear switch setting. This option mustbe preprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician.• The Secure/Clear switch only applies when theradio is transmitting.Selecting Clear Transmissions Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to theclear position.• If the selected channel is preprogrammed forsecure-only operation, when you press the PTTbutton, you hear an invalid mode tone and thedisplay shows Secure TX only.• The radio does not transmit until you set theSecure/ Clear switch to the secure position.• You can request to configure the radio to ignorethe clear voice or insecured transmission whenthe radio is in secured transmission. Check withyour agent for details.• If the “Ignore Secure/Clear Switch whenStrapped” programming option is enabled, theradio transmits without displaying any messagesEnglish122 Send Feedback
in the strapped mode of operation, regardless ofthe Secure/Clear switch setting. This option mustbe preprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician.• The Secure/Clear switch only applies when theradio is transmitting.Managing EncryptionThis chapter explains the encryption feature on your radio.Loading an Encryption KeyNOTICE:Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manual forequipment connections and setup.1Attach the KVL to your radio.The display shows Keyloading, and all other radiofunctions, except for power down, backlight, andvolume, are locked out.2Select the required keys and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below LOAD on the KVL.This loads the encryption keys into your radio.When the key has been loaded successfully, one of thefollowing scenarios occurs:• You hear the radio sounds a short tone for single-keyradios.• You hear the radio sounds an alternating tone formultikey radios.The KVL indicates that keyload is successful.Multikey FeatureThis feature allows the radio to be equipped with differentencryption keys and supports the DES-OFB algorithm.There are two types of encryption keys:Conventional MultikeyThe encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channelbasis, through CPS. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, operator-selectable keysets, andoperator-selectable key erasure. If talkgroups areenabled in conventional, then the encryption keys arestrapped to the talkgroups.EnglishSend Feedback 123
Trunked MultikeyIf the radio is used for both conventional and trunkedapplications, strap the encryption keys for trunking on aper-talkgroup or announcement-group basis. Inaddition, a different key can be strapped to otherfeatures, such as dynamic regrouping, failsoft, oremergency talkgroup. You can have operator-selectablekey erasure.Selecting an Encryption Key1 or to Key.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Key.The display shows the last user-selected and storedencryption key, and the available menu selections.3 or to scroll through the encryption keys oruse the keypad to enter the number of the desiredkey.4Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto save the newly selected key and return to theHome screen.• Press , the PTT button, or the Menu Selectbutton directly below Exit.NOTICE:When the selected key is erased, you hear amomentary keyfail tone and the displayshows Key fail.When the selected key is not allowed, youhear a momentary illegal key tone and thedisplay shows Illegal key.Selecting a KeysetThis feature allows you to select one or more groups ofseveral encryption keys from among the available keysstored in the radio.For example, you could have a group of three keysstructured to one keyset, and another group of threedifferent keys structured to another keyset; by changingkeysets, you would automatically switch from one set ofkeys to the other.English124 Send Feedback
Every channel to which one of the original keys was tiednow has the equivalent new key instead.1 or to KSet and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below KSet.The display shows the last user-selected and storedkeyset, and the available keyset menu selections.2 or to scroll through the keysets or use thekeypad to enter the number of the desired keyset.3Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel tosave the newly selected keyset.The radio exits keyset selection and returns to theHome screen.NOTICE:Press , the PTT button, or the Exit menuselection, or turn the 16-Position Selectknob to exit this menu at any time withoutchanging the keyset selection.Erasing the Selected Encryption KeysThis feature allows you to erase all or selected encryptionkeys.Do one of the following to erase the selected encryptionkeys. You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.• Erasing the selected encryption keys using the radiomenu:a. or to Eras and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Eras.The display shows the last user-selected andstored encryption key, and the available menuselections.b. or to the desired encryption key or usethe keypad to enter the number of the desiredkey.c. Press the Menu Select button directly belowOptn.The display shows the available key eraseoptions.EnglishSend Feedback 125
d. or to the required option and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.e. Select Erase all keys? or Erase single key? bypressing the Menu Select button below Yes toerase the encryption key(s) in the radio.You can return to the previous screen bypressing the Menu Select button below No.Infinite UKEK RetentionThis feature enables Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) tobe permanently stored in the radio even when all theencryption keys are erased. Without this UKEK key, theradio cannot be rekeyed over the air.NOTICE:This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualifiedradio technician. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.Hear ClearNOTICE:This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualifiedradio technician. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.There are two components of Hear Clear.CompandingReduces the channel noise, such as OTA transmissionthat is predominantly present in UHF2 and 900 MHzchannel with the following features.CompressorReduces the background noise flow and the speechsignal at transmitting radio.ExpanderExpands the speech while the noise flow remains thesame at receiving radio.Random FM Noise Canceller (Flutter Fighter)Reduces the unwanted effects of random FM noisepulses caused by channel fading under high Signal-to-Noise (S/N) conditions such as in a movingtransportation. The fading effects, heard as audio popsand clicks, are canceled without affecting the desiredaudio signal.The Random FM Noise Canceller operates only inreceive mode.SecurityThis chapter explains the radio security features.English126 Send Feedback
Radio LockThis feature changes your radio to a more robust securitysystem that protects the use of the secure encryption keys.If this feature is enabled in your radio by a qualified radiotechnician, when you turn the radio on, the display showsRadio locked.Unlocking Your Radio1Enter your numeric password.Secure-equipped radios – 6 to 8 characters.Clear radios – 0 to 8 characters.2Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto enter the code.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Delto delete any unwanted characters.• Press the Back button to exit the feature.If the password is correct, the radio unlocks.If the password is incorrect, the display showIncorrect password and the radio remains locked.If you enter three incorrect passwords in a row, thedisplay shows Deadlock. Turn the radio off and thenon, and begin again at step 1.IMPORTANT:For Secure Radios Only – After a total of 17consecutive incorrect passwords (turning theradio off and on does not reset this number),the radio erases all of its encryption keys andshows Deadlock. See a qualified radiotechnician.If you forget the password, enter ******** toerase all keys and revert the password in theradio back to the default password of01234567.Changing Your Password1 or to Pswd.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd.The display shows Change Password screen.3 or to Unlock Pswd.EnglishSend Feedback 127
4Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.5Enter the old password.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.7Enter the new password.8Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.9Re-enter the new password.10 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.The password is updated.If the two passwords do not match, repeat step 5 through step 10.NOTICE:If you enter three incorrect old passwords, the radioexits the password feature. You cannot access thisfeature again until you turn the radio off and on.Changing Your Tactical Inhibit Password1 or to Pswd.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd.The display shows Change Password screen.3 or to Tactical Inh Encode Pswd.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.5Enter the old password.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.7Enter the new password.8Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.9Re-enter the new password.10 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.The password is updated.If the two passwords do not match, repeat step 5through step 10.English128 Send Feedback
NOTICE:If you enter three incorrect passwords, theradio exits the password feature. You cannotaccess this feature again until you turn theradio off and on.Enabling or Disabling the Radio LockFeature (Secure Radios Only)This feature allows you to enable or disable the radio lockfeature. It is programmable by a qualified radio technician.1 or to Logf.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Logf.One of the following results occur.:• The display shows Pswd enabled, indicating that theradio lock feature is enabled.• The display shows Pswd disabled, indicating that theradio lock feature is disabled.Global Positioning System/GlobalNavigation Satellite SystemThe Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the radiouses information from the Global Positioning System (GPS)to determine the approximate geographical location of yourradio. The geographical location is expressed as latitudeand longitude or Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)format per request from customers.NOTICE:This feature is addressed as GPS across themanual as the naming convention of the buttonsand strings remain the same as the legacy featureof GPS.The availability and accuracy of this location information(and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) variesdepending on the environment in which you are using theGPS feature.For example, GPS location fixes are difficult to obtainindoors, in covered locations, between high buildings, or insituations where you have not established a clear broadview of the sky.EnglishSend Feedback 129
Once GPS is enabled, the radio displays the GPS icon onthe screen. The dispatcher can always request the systemto determine the real-time location coordinates of the radio.GPS OperationThe GPS technology uses radio signals from earth orbitingsatellites to establish location coordinates. Therefore,maximizing your view of unobstructed sky is essential foroptimum performance.Where adequate signals from multiple satellites are notavailable (usually because you cannot establish a view of awide area of the sky), the GPS feature of your radio will notwork. Such situations include but are not limited to:• Underground locations• Inside buildings, trains, or covered vehicles• Under any metal, or concrete roof, or structure• Between tall buildings or under dense tree-cover• In temperature extremes outside the operating limits ofyour radioEven where location information can be calculated in suchsituations, it may take longer to do so, and your locationestimate may not be as accurate. Therefore, in anyemergency situation, always report your location to yourdispatcher.Keep in mind that the accuracy of the location informationand the time it takes to obtain it varies depending uponcircumstances, particularly the ability to receive signalsfrom an adequate number of satellites.NOTICE:Even where adequate signals from multiplesatellites are available, your GPS feature onlyprovides an approximate location, usually within 10meters from your actual location, but sometimesfarther away.The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlled bythe U.S. government and are subject to changesimplemented in accordance with the Department ofDefense GPS user policy and the Federal Radio NavigationPlan. These changes may affect the performance of theGPS feature on your radio.GPS Performance EnhancementSometimes, the GPS feature may be unable to complete alocation calculation successfully. You then see a messageindicating that your radio cannot connect to enough visiblesatellites.English130 Send Feedback
To maximize the ability of your radio to determine a fix,take note of the following guidelines:• For your initial fix, hold the radio in the face position.• Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best wherethere is nothing between your radio and the open sky.The Outdoor Location Feature (UsingGPS)This feature allows you to determine your current locationusing a location menu, as well as your current distance andbearing in relation to another location. Radio location maybe requested and reported over-the-air.Your radio stores up to a maximum of 60 programmablelocation coordinates, also known as waypoints. When thememory is full, the next waypoints automatically replacesthe oldest waypoints in the radio.The radio also stores four preprogrammed waypoints.These coordinates cannot be deleted.The following table shows the differences betweenprogrammable waypoints and preprogrammed waypoints.Programmable Way-pointsPreprogrammed Way-pointsUser-configurable locationcoordinates.Fixed location coordi-nates:• Home• Emergency• Last Known Location• DestinationOnly the alias is editable,not the coordinates.The Home and Destina-tion coordinates are edita-ble.Coordinates can be de-leted one at a time, or allat once.Coordinates cannot bedeleted.NOTICE:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled. You hear theMenu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.EnglishSend Feedback 131
Military Grid Reference System (MGRS)CoordinatesThis feature can only be enabled through CPSconfiguration. When the MGRS coordinate is enabled, alllocation coordinates are displayed in MGRS format,including the editable locations in GPS.Accessing the Outdoor LocationFeatureNOTICE:An ON radio menu may be present on the Locationmenu screen if it is preprogrammed by the dealer orsystem administrator.Press the preprogrammed GPS button to toggle theOutdoor Location feature to on or follow the followingprocedure to access this feature using the radio menu.1 or to Loc.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Loc.The display shows Location off.3Perform one of the following actions:• To obtain a location fix, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below On .• Press the Menu Select button directly belowOptn. or to Turn On GPS and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.The front display shows the MGRS or latitude/longitude location, time, and date of the lastsuccessful location fix.4To obtain a new location fix, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Rfsh.The top line temporarily displays Please wait whilethe new location is being determined. While the newlocation is being determined, the location signal canbe a solid or blinking icon.Once the location coordinates are fixed, the displayshows the current location along with the UTC (Zulu)time and date that the location fix was obtained.The location coordinates are updated automaticallyevery 5 seconds while the location signal is present.English132 Send Feedback
If the radio fails to get a location fix, the displayshows No service and returns to the previousdisplay.5To return to the Home screen, press , the PTTbutton, the preprogrammed GPS button or the Backbutton.Saving a WaypointEnsure that your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to Save as Waypt and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.• or to Save as Home and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel andproceed to step 5.• or to Save as Dest. and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel and proceed to step 5.A blinking cursor appears on the screen.3Use the keypad to edit the auto-generated waypoint,if required, or press the Back button to return to theLocation main screen.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Okonce you are done.One of the following scenarios occur:• The display shows Current loc saved as<Waypoint name>.• The display shows Current loc saved as[Home].• The display shows Current loc saved as[Destination].5To return to the Home screen, press , the PTTbutton, the preprogrammed GPS button or the Backbutton.EnglishSend Feedback 133
Viewing a Saved WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the list.• or to select a waypoint to view thelocation information in full.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.5To view the MGRS or latitude/longitude location,time and date of the selected waypoint, or toView and press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel.6To return to the previous screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Back, or to return to theHome screen, press , the PTT button, or thepreprogrammed GPS button.Editing the Alias of a WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3 or to the required saved waypoint, andpress the Menu Select button directly below Optn.4 or to Edit name and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Name screen.5Use the keypad to edit the alias.6Perform one of the following actions:English134 Send Feedback
• Press the Menu Select button directly below Okonce you are done.• Press the Back button to return to the Waypointsmain screen.7The display shows <Waypoint name> Updatedand the radio returns to the Waypoints main screen.8Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.• Press , the PTT button, or thepreprogrammed GPS button to return to theHome screen.Editing the Coordinates of a WaypointNOTICE:The user can only edit preprogrammed coordinatesof Home and Destination.Ensure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to [Home] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Optn.• or to [Destination] and press theMenu Select button directly below Optn.4 or to Edit location and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The first number blinks.5Utilize the following control buttons to select thenumber/coordinates if required, then press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit to change thenumber/coordinates.• Press to move to the previous number/coordinates.EnglishSend Feedback 135
• Press to move to the next number/coordinates.A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Locationscreen.6Utilize the following control buttons or menu tochange the number/coordinates if required thenpress the Menu Select button directly below Okonce.• Press to move one space to the left.• Press to move one space to the right.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Delto delete any unwanted characters.• Press the Back button to return to the previousscreen7Press the Menu Select button directly below Okonce complete setting up the new Home orDestination.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows [Home] Updated and theradio returns to the Waypoints main screen.• The display shows [Destination] Updated andthe radio returns to the Waypoints main screen.Deleting a Single Saved WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to the required saved waypoint, andpress the Menu Select button directly belowOptn. or to Edit name and press the MenuSelect button directly below Del.• Press the Menu Select button directly below Del.4The display shows Delete <Waypoint name>Confirm?.English136 Send Feedback
5Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes todelete the waypoint or press the Menu Select buttondirectly below No to return to the Waypoints mainscreen.The display shows <Waypoint name>deleted .Deleting All Saved WaypointsEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.NOTICE:You cannot delete any of the preprogrammedwaypoints.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3 or to the required saved waypoint, andpress the Menu Select button directly below Optn.4 or to Delete All and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows Delete All saved waypntsConfirm?.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes todelete all waypoints or press the Menu Select buttondirectly below No to return to the Waypoints mainscreen.The display shows All saved waypnts deleted.Measuring the Distance and Bearingfrom a Saved WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Dist frm here and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.EnglishSend Feedback 137
3 or to the required waypoint and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.The display shows the distance and bearing from thecurrent to the selected coordinates.Location Feature in Emergency ModeWhen the Emergency feature is activated by pressing theemergency button, the radio exits the Location menu andreturns to the Home (default) screen so that you can seewhich channel the emergency signal is going out on.However, you may re-enter the Location menu while still inemergency mode, provided that Silent Emergency has notbeen activated.If you have turned Location off using the ON/OFF menukey, it automatically turns back on when Emergency isactivated.If there is a solid location signal during Emergency, thecurrent location and the location information received issaved as Emergency and Last Known Location waypoints,respectively.Geofence (ASTRO 25 TrunkingSystem)Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to definea geographical area on earth.Check with your dealer or qualified technician toprogramme the geofence coordinates and actions.When the radio enters the predefined Geofence area, yourradio receives the Dynamic Regroup command from thesystem and immediately connects to a Dynamic Regrouptalkgroup. The radio display shows the new selectedDynamic Regrouped talkgroup with green intelligent lightfor your attention.On top of that, additional features are Voice Announcementof the new channel, and also direct content display of a textmessage to indicate that you are currently at Geofencearea. Check with your nearest qualified technician on therequirements for these enhancements to work in Geofence.Any new text messages received at Geofence shall haveits content displayed immediately on the radio display.NOTICE:If the radio is set up in DVRS, only mobile radio issupported for this feature.English138 Send Feedback
Entering the Geofence AreaThe Voice Announcement and TMS display in this featureare optional. They must be configured to enable you tohear and see these indicators.When the radio enters a Geofence area, the radioimmediately sends a message ACK back to the system.The radio searches the current zone for the channel withsame talkgroup assigned as the Dynamic Talkgroup andalso with same system ID of current trunk system. Oncematched, the radio display shows the first matched andconnected channel alias.If there is no channel with matching Talkgroup ID and trunksystem ID, the radio display shows the channel alias of<DYNAMIC talkgroup>.Once the radio is connected, you hear a dynamic regrouptone, the radio display shows <DYNAMIC channel> withtemporary green color intelligent backlight and you hear aVoice Announcement.NOTICE:When the radio loses the GPS signal, the GPS iconblinks and the radio sounds two high-pitched tonesrepetitively to indicate that the GPS has failed tooperate. The radio display shows the red intelligentlight.If the first matched channel is not configured withVoice Announcement, no Voice Announcement isplayed.The system sends a message to your radio. The radiodisplay shows a direct text message content without anyuser operation. This message indicates you are currentlypresent in a Geofence area. This TMS remains open on thedisplay until user presses exit/home to exit this screen.NOTICE:If there is another incoming text message beforeyou exit the previous message, the message screenis refreshed to show the latest message.EnglishSend Feedback 139
The following procedure guides you to exit the textmessage received.Press the Menu Select button below Exit or toreturn to Home screen.The other operations are the same as normal dynamicregroup command.When the radio exits the Geofence area, your radio revertsto original channel or newly assigned talkgroup. The radiodisplay shows the new channel together with VoiceAnnouncement to indicate the changes. VoiceAnnouncement of the new channel only works if thatchannel is configured with Voice Announcement.Mission Critical GeofenceThis feature allows the radio to use the GPS receiver todetermine radio location at frequent intervals.This feature also allows the radio to evaluate if the radio iswithin the Geofence area in real time.Check with your dealer or qualified technician toprogramme the geofence coordinates and actions.Entering Mission Critical GeofenceWhen the radio enters the predefined Geofence area, theradio displays <Geofence Alias> with intelligent backlightand the user hears a Voice Announcement. Zone andchannel alias of the Geofence area is displayed. The usercan choose either to proceed with zone and channelchange or cancel the change.The radio then connects to the designated talkgroup. Theradio displays the talkgroup alias and dynamic regrouptone sounds. The transmit power level changes and theradio shows a direct text message content without any useroperation.English140 Send Feedback
NOTICE:Depending on how your radio is programmed, youmay or may not be alerted by Voice Announcement(VA), TMS display, Intelligent Backlight, and theTransmit Power Level. The user will be alerted onlyif these indicators are configured in the radio. TheVA can be programmed to alert continuously ormomentarily.If Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is enabled, the radiomutes any alert that is received when entering theGeofence area and unmutes when exiting.Exiting Mission Critical GeofenceWhen the radio exits the Geofence area, the radio revertsto the original transmit power level, intelligent lighting,channel or newly assigned talkgroup. Voice announcementis cancelled or the user hears a pre-programmed VA tone.The radio displays the new channel and a message isreceived to indicate the changes.Trunking System ControlsThis chapters explains the trunking system control featuresin your radio.Operating in Failsoft SystemThe failsoft system ensures continuous radiocommunication during a trunked system failure. If atrunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoftoperation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel.During failsoft operation, your radio transmits and receivesin conventional operation on a predetermined frequency.You hear a medium-pitched tone and the display showsFailsoft.When the trunking system returns to normal operation, yourradio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns totrunked operation.To continue in Failsoft and to communicate with othertalkgroups, refer to the following procedure.1Rotate the Mode Knob to change to a differentrepeater frequency.2Press the PTT button to talk, and release the buttonto listen.EnglishSend Feedback 141
Out-of-Range RadioWhen your radio goes out of the range of the system, it canno longer lock onto a control channel.You hear a low-pitched tone and/or the display shows thecurrently selected zone/channel combination and Out ofrange. Your radio remains in this out-of-range conditionuntil it locks onto a control channel, it locks onto a failsoftchannel, or it is turned off.Site Trunking FeatureIf the zone controller loses communication with any site,that site reverts to site trunking.The display shows the currently selected zone/channelcombination and Site trunking.NOTICE:When this occurs, you can communicate only withother radios within your trunking site.Locking and Unlocking a SiteThis feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific siteand not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. Thisfeature should be used with caution, since it inhibitsroaming to another site in a wide-area system.You can toggle the lock state between locked and unlockedby pressing the preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock button.Follow the procedure to lock and unlock a site using theradio menu.1 or to Site.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Site.3Perform one of the following actions:• To lock the site, press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Lock. The display shows Sitelocked.• To unlock the site, press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Unlk. The display shows Siteunlocked.The radio saves the new site lock state and returns to theHome screen.English142 Send Feedback
Site Display and Search ButtonThe Site Display and Site Search button allows you toview the name of the current site or force your radio tochange to a new one.Viewing the Current SitePerform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Site Displ/Srchbutton.• or to RSSI and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below RSSI.The display shows momentarily the name of the currentsite and its corresponding received RSSI.Changing the Current SitePerform one of the following actions:• Press and hold down the preprogrammed SiteDispl/Srch button.• Press and hold down the Menu Select buttondirectly below RSSI.You hear a tone and the display shows momentaryScanning site.When the radio finds a new site, it returns to the Homescreen.BluetoothThis feature allows your radio to extend its functionality byconnecting to external proprietary Motorola Solutionsaccessories.Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use thisfeature.The default setting for Bluetooth-enabled radio is Bluetoothon. See Turning Off the Bluetooth on page 144 to turn offthe Bluetooth.Currently your radio supports the following Bluetoothdevices or profiles.• Headset (HSP)• Dial Up Networking (DUN)• Personal Area Networking (PAN)EnglishSend Feedback 143
• Serial Port (SPP)• General Attribute Profile (GATT)Turning On Bluetooth Do one of the following to turn on the Bluetooth. You canuse the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Turning on the Bluetooth using the radio menu BT:a. or to BT. To access the Bluetooth featurescreen, press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT.b. or to Status and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below On.The display shows Status On, and appears.If Bluetooth fails to launch, the display showsBluetooth on failed.c. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.• Turning on the Bluetooth using the preprogrammedbutton:a. Press the preprogrammed button to turn on theBluetooth.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows momentary Bluetooth on, and appears.If Bluetooth fails to launch, the display showsBluetooth on failed.Turning Off the BluetoothDo one of the following to turn off the Bluetooth. You canuse the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Turning off the Bluetooth using the radio menu BT:a. or to BT. To access the Bluetooth featurescreen, press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT.b. or to Status and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Off.The display shows Status Off, and disappears.English144 Send Feedback
c. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.• Turning off the Bluetooth using the preprogrammedbutton:a. Press the preprogrammed button to turn off theBluetooth.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone.Re-Pair TimerThe bluetooth pairing type of the radio configuration definesthe duration the radio and the accessory retain the pairinginformation.InfiniteFor all Bluetooth devices: When the radio and/or deviceare turned off after pairing, keys are not lost. When theradio and the device are turned on again, they canresume the Bluetooth connection without userintervention.Re-Pair Tim-er OptionsRe-Pair Timer ScenariosInfinite (Forall Bluetoothdevices)• When the radio is powered off, theaccessory attempts to re-establishthe Bluetooth Connection for a pe-riod of time depending upon theDrop Timer value. If the devicefails to reconnect within the period,the accessory then powers off.Bluetooth Drop TimerThis feature explains the Bluetooth Drop Timer setting andfunctions.Re-Pair TimerOptionsDescriptionInfinite (For allBluetooth de-vices)This Timer only applies to the acces-sory. The programmable timerchoices are: 0–15 minutes, 2 hours,4 hours, or 8 hours. This timer is a"stay alive" timer where the accesso-ry remains on without the device re-connecting before powering off. TheEnglishSend Feedback 145
Re-Pair TimerOptionsDescriptionradio remains on until the user pow-ers off the radio. The radio and ac-cessory remains paired indefinitely.Once the device re-connect, the tim-er is reset.The radio could not control the Drop Timer of PersonalArea Networking (PAN), Dial-Up Networking (DUN),Commercial Off- The-Shelf (COTS), and data services. Itdepends on the specifications of these external devices.Check with your dealer or system administrator for moreinformation about these timers.To establish the Bluetooth Connection, see StandardPairing Feature on page 146.Radio Indications of Lost BluetoothConnectionThe radio shows when the device has a Bluetoothconnection. Below are the radio indications when theconnection is interrupted.The starts blinking for up to 10 seconds. You hear adecremental-pitched tone. The display shows <DeviceType> alternating with disconnected.If the Bluetooth device successfully re-connects before theBluetooth 10 second Re-Connection Timer expires, thedisplay shows momentary <Device Type> connected,and stops blinking, or if the Bluetooth device fails to re-connect within 10 seconds, the blinking is replaced by apersistent .Standard Pairing FeatureNOTICE:Bluetooth tones, Bluetooth menu, andpreprogrammed buttons must be preprogrammedby a qualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for more information.Once a COTS headset is paired to your radio, it isalways connected. Therefore the battery life of theaccessory is aligned with the Talk time powerconsumption and not the Standby timeconsumption.English146 Send Feedback
The Bluetooth Standard Pairing feature enables yourBluetooth enabled radio to search for other Bluetoothenabled and discoverable devices. Once a device isdiscovered, you can initiate your radio to send a pairingrequest to pair with the device.This feature also enables your Bluetooth enabled radio tobe visible to other Bluetooth enabled devices and receiverequest to pair from other devices.The Standard Pairing feature supports pairingAuthentication Personal Pairing Number or PIN whichensure your radio recognizes the correct device to pair.The PIN must be exchanged with the radio or the devicebefore the pairing completes. Your radio prompts for theAuthentication PIN when needed. Refer to your device’smanual for details about the Bluetooth Authentication PINof your device if needed.Searching and Pairing the BluetoothDeviceEnsure the Bluetooth on your device is turned on and is setto Discoverable in order to enable your radio to detectyour device in Bluetooth.Bluetooth Search in Bluetooth Standard Pairing method isused to scan for other Bluetooth devices nearby. It is set toturn off by default.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Bluetooth Searchbutton.• or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetooth featurescreen. or to Search Devices and pressthe Menu Select button directly below On.If successful, the display shows BT Searchingfollowed by the names of Bluetooth devices found, ifany. When the search timer expires, Available Devscreen shows a list of Bluetooth devices found. Tostop the search before the search timer expires,press the preprogrammed Bluetooth Search buttonor the Menu Select button below Stop.If the feature fails to initiate, the radio sounds ashort, low-pitched tone. The screen shows BTSearch failed. Press the Menu Select button belowBack to return to Bluetooth feature screen, or pressEnglishSend Feedback 147
or the Menu Select button below Exit to returnto Home screen.2 or to the device name and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to connect to thedevice.The radio starts pairing to the device.Turning On Bluetooth VisibilityTurning Bluetooth visibility on enables other Bluetoothdevices to search for your radio. The visibility of theBluetooth is set to turn off by default.Do one of the following to turn on Bluetooth visibility. Youcan use the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Turn on Bluetooth visibility using the radio menu BT:a. or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetooth featurescreen.b. or to Visibility and press the MenuSelect button directly below On.The status changes to Visible to all. Visibilitymode is enabled.When the timer expires, the status changes toVisibility failed. Repeat the procedure to turn onBluetooth visibility.• Turn on Bluetooth visibility using the preprogrammedbutton.a. Press the preprogrammed button to enable theBluetooth visibility feature.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows momentary Visible to all. Visibilitymode is enabled.When the timer expires, the display showsmomentary Visibility failed. Repeat theprocedure to turn on Bluetooth visibility.NOTICE:Press the preprogrammed button to togglethe Bluetooth visibility on or off.English148 Send Feedback
Receiving Pairing Request from otherDevicesWhen your radio receives a pairing request from otherdevice, the display shows <Device Friendly Name>pairrequest.Press the Menu Select button below Ok to accept orCncl to refuse pairing request.Turning Off Bluetooth VisibilityEnsure that Bluetooth Visibility is turned on.The following methods are options on how to turn offBluetooth visibility. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.• Turn off Bluetooth visibility using the radio menu BT:a. or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetooth featurescreen.b. or to Visibility and press the MenuSelect button directly below Off.The display shows Visibility Off.When the timer expires, the status changes toVisibility off failed. Repeat this step to turn offBluetooth visibility.c. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.• To disable the Bluetooth visibility, press thepreprogrammed button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. The displayshows momentary Visibility Off. Visibility mode isdisabled.When the timer expires, the status changes toVisibility off failed. Repeat this step to turn offBluetooth visibility.PIN Authentication in PairingFor the security of your radio, Bluetooth Pairing PIN featureis designed to enable your radio to verify the correct deviceEnglishSend Feedback 149
to pair before initiating the pairing. Authentic PIN is used forthe verification.NOTICE:The pairing PIN authentication method is onlyapplicable for Bluetooth version 2.1 and above.Pairing the Authentication PIN whenReceiving a Pairing Request1When the radio display shows <Device FriendlyName> pair request, perform one of the followingactions:• To accept, press the Menu Select button belowOk.• To reject, press the Menu Select button belowCncl.Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN, and SPPBluetooth profiles.When the pairing timer expires, the display shows<Device Friendly Name> pair canceled and returnto Home screen.If you choose to accept the pairing process, thedisplay shows Compare PIN: XXXXXX.If you choose to reject the pairing process, thedisplay shows Cancel pairing in progress...followed by <Device Friendly Name> paircanceled and return to Home screen.2Perform one of the following actions when thedisplay shows Compare PIN: XXXXXX.:• Press the Menu Select button below Ok if thePIN is correct.• Press the Menu Select button below Cncl toreject if the PIN number is incorrect. The displayshows Cancel pairing in progress... followed by<Device Friendly Name> pair canceled andreturn to Home screen.When the PIN authentication timer expires, thedisplay shows <Device Friendly Name>paircanceled and return to Home screen.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress...., <Device Friendly Name> pairedfollowed by <Device Friendly Name>connected.If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios willoccur:English150 Send Feedback
• The display shows <Device Friendly Name>pair failed (if the pairing timer expires).• The display shows <Device Friendly Name>connect failed (if the connecting timer expires).If the PIN is correct but the profiles are notsupported, the display shows BT profiles notsupported. The display returns to Home screen.Pairing the Authentication PIN with theGenerated Numeric PINFollow the procedure inSearching and Pairing theBluetooth Device on page 147 to search for availableBluetooth devices. Start pairing with the Authentication PINby following the steps described next.1 or to the required device. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to initiate pairing.Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN, and SPPBluetooth profiles.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress... followed by a randomly generatednumeric PIN, Compare PIN: XXXXXX.If unsuccessful, the display shows BT profiles notsupported. The display returns to Available Devscreen.2Press Ok to continue pairing the radio and thedevice.The pairing process can be canceled by pressing theMenu Select button below Cncl.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress,<Device Friendly Name> paired,Connecting in progress... followed by <DeviceFriendly Name>connected. The display returns tothe Bluetooth feature screen.If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios willoccur:• The display shows <Device Friendly Name>pair failed (if the PIN numbers are different).•<Device Friendly Name> connect failed (if theconnection fails).The display returns to Available Dev screen.EnglishSend Feedback 151
Pairing the Authentication PIN byManually Keying in the Same PINFollow the procedure in Searching and Pairing theBluetooth Device on page 147 to search for availableBluetooth devices. Start pairing with the Authentication PINby following the steps described next.1 or to the required device. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to initiate pairing.Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN and SPPBluetooth profiles.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress... followed by a request for PIN number. Ablinking cursor appears below the Enter PIN:.If unsuccessful, the display shows BT profiles notsupported. The display returns to Available Devscreen.2Use the keypad to enter the PIN. Press to moveone space to the left. Press to move one space tothe right. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Del to delete.3Press Ok to continue pairing the radio and thedevice. Enter the same PIN number on the device.The pairing process can be canceled by pressing theMenu Select button below Cncl.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress,<Device Friendly Name> paired,Connecting in progress... followed by <DeviceFriendly Name>connected. The display returns tothe Bluetooth feature screen.If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios willoccur:• The display shows <Device Friendly Name>PIN auth fail (if the PIN numbers are different).•<Device Friendly Name> connect failed (if theconnection fails).The display returns to Available Dev screen.English152 Send Feedback
Turning On the Bluetooth AudioDo one of the following to turn on the Bluetooth audio. Youcan use the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Turning on the Bluetooth audio using the radio menuBT:a. or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetooth featurescreen.b. or to Bluetooth spkr and press theMenu Select button directly below On.The display shows On.c. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.• Turning on the Bluetooth audio using thepreprogrammed button:a. To route the audio routing from the radio to theheadset, short press the preprogrammed button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Headset on.BT audio routing can be configured in CPS to routethe audio to RSM or radio's internal speaker. Theaudio routes to the radio's speaker if RSM is notconnected. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information on theprogramming of this feature.NOTICE:For BT PTT press, the active microphone canbe configured in CPS to transmit from eitherthe RSM, the radio microphone, or the BTheadset. If the configured device is notavailable, audio transmission reverts to BTheadset.Turning Off the Bluetooth AudioDo one of the following to turn off the Bluetooth Audio. Youcan use the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Turning off the Bluetooth audio using the radio menuBT:a. or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetooth featurescreen.EnglishSend Feedback 153
b. or to Bluetooth spkr and press theMenu Select button directly below Off.The display shows Off.c. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.• Turning off the Bluetooth audio using thepreprogrammed button:a. To route the audio routing from the headset to theradio, press the preprogrammed button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Speaker on.Adjusting the Volume of the Radio fromBluetooth Audio DeviceEnsure that the Bluetooth audio device is connected to theradio.Your radio can only control the volume of OCW Bluetoothenabled audio device. If the radio is paired with otherBluetooth enabled audio device, its volume is independentfrom the APX radio. In this case, the volume is onlyadjustable on the device.Adjust volume up/down on the Bluetooth audiodevice.The radio display shows Volume XX, and you heara short, medium-pitched tone.Viewing and Clearing the BluetoothDevice Information1 or to BT. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT to access the Bluetooth feature screen.2 or to Devices.Once the display highlights the Devices, the displayshows XX connected alternates with XX paired.3Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.4If there are devices being paired or connected, or along the list of <Device Friendly Name> tosee the status of each device.English154 Send Feedback
If there are no active Bluetooth devices being pairedor connected, the display shows No devices.5Perform one of the following actions:• To clear the device from the list, or to therequired device, press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Clr.• To exit from this function, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Back to return to theprevious screen without deleting the devicename.If Clr is selected, the display shows <DeviceFriendly Name> clear?.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Yes orNo to proceed delete the device or to exit thisfunction and return to previous screen.If the device is deleted successfully, the display shows<Device Friendly Name> cleared to indicate clearing issuccessful.If the device is not deleted successfully, you hear the radiosounds a short, low-pitched tone. The display shows<Device Friendly Name> clear failed. The displayreturns to previous screen.NOTICE:If Re-Pair Timer is set to infinite and you clear keyson the radio, you must clear keys on all previouslypaired devices as well. (Please see yourAccessories manual for further details.)Clearing All Bluetooth DevicesInformationDo one of the following to clear all Bluetooth devicesinformation. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.• Clearing all Bluetooth devices information using thepreprogrammed Bluetooth On/Off button:a. Long press the preprogrammed BluetoothOn/Off button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Please wait to indicate clearing isin progress.If successful, the display shows All BT devicescleared.EnglishSend Feedback 155
If unsuccessful, the radio sounds a short, low-pitched tone. The display shows Clear all BTdevices failed. The display returns to Bluetoothfeature screen.• Clearing all Bluetooth devices information using theradio menu Clr:a. or to Devices and press the MenuSelect button directly below Clr.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Clear all BT devices?.b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Yesto proceed.The display shows Please wait to indicateclearing is in progress.If successful, the display shows All BT devicescleared.If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds ashort, low-pitched tone. The display shows Clearall BT devices failed. The display returns toBluetooth feature screen.NOTICE:If Re-Pair Timer is set to infinite and you clear keyson the radio, you must clear keys on all previouslypaired devices as well. (Please see youraccessories manual for further details.)Editing the Bluetooth Friendly NameYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use thisfeature.1 or to BT. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT to access the Bluetooth feature screen.2 or to Friendly name and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit.A blinking cursor appears in the Friendly Namescreen.3Use the keypad to edit the text.4Perform one of the following actions:• Press the Menu Select button directly below Okto save the new Friendly Name and return to theBluetooth feature screen.English156 Send Feedback
• Press the Back button to return to the Bluetoothfeature screen.Voice AnnouncementThis feature enables the radio to audibly indicate thecurrent feature mode, zone or channel the user has justassigned. This audio indicator can be customized percustomer requirements. This is typically useful when theuser is having difficulty reading the content shown on thedisplay.Each voice announcement is within a limit of three secondsmaximum. The sum duration of all different voiceannouncements in a radio shall be no more than 1000seconds.NOTICE:This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualifiedradio technician.Check with your agent if Voice Announcement isavailable for the feature you need.The two options of priority for the Voice Announcementavailable are:HighEnables the voice of the feature to announce evenwhen the radio is receiving calls.LowDisables the voice of the feature from announcing whenthe radio is receiving calls.You hear a voice announcement when the features beloware preprogrammed in the radio.• The radio powers up. The radio announces the currentzone and channel it is transmitting.• Press the preprogrammed voice announcement button(which specifically programmed to playback the currentzone and channel). The radio announces the currentzone and channel it is transmitting.NOTICE:Pressing this preprogrammed playback buttonenables the voice feature to announce in Highpriority.All the three programmable buttons at the side ofthe radio support this feature.• Change to a new zone. The radio announces thecurrent zone and channel it is transmitting.• Change to a new channel remaining within the currentzone. The radio announces the current channel.• Press either the Menu Select button or preprogrammedbutton of the radio to launch or terminate Scan, PLDisabled, Talkaround/Direct, or Transmit Inhibit. TheEnglishSend Feedback 157
radio announces the corresponding feature activation ordeactivation.Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lightingindicator together with audio alert sent to radios at a site ora few sites to notify the users when there is a specialsituation that they need to be aware of. Only authorizedradios are enabled to send SSA.Upon the activation of a SSA, the receiving radios displaythe alert alias and generate the periodic alert tone.NOTICE:Alert alias, alert tone, and alert period can bepreprogrammed. Alert period is the duration for theradio to repeat the alert tone. An interval of 5seconds might impact the battery life of the radio.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore details.When mixing SSA with received voice audio, theSSA alert is reduced in volume to ensure that thevoice message is still heard clearly. Therefore, it isimportant that the SSA audio files are created withclear loud audio to ensure they can still be heardclearly when played at reduced levels.Sending SSA Notification to Single Site1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to the desired Site Alias. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Alert screen.5 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.English158 Send Feedback
If the site is not available, the display shows <SiteAlias> not available.If the site does not exist, the display shows <SiteAlias> does not exist.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, youcan hear an alert tone repeated periodically. The displayshows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligent lighting atHome screen.Sending SSA Notification to Single Siteby Manual Entry1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [SiteID Entry] to send alert throughthe manual entry. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Edit.The display shows the Enter SiteID screen.5Key in the desired Site ID and press the MenuSelect button directly below Ok.If a correct Site ID is entered, the display shows theSelect Alert screen.If a wrong Site ID is entered, the display showsInvalid ID and prompts to enter the Site ID again.6 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.EnglishSend Feedback 159
If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If the site is not available, the display shows <SiteID> not available.If the site does not exist, the display shows <SiteID>does not exist.7To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, youcan hear an alert tone repeated periodically. The displayshows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligent lighting atHome screen.Sending SSA Notification to All Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Sites] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Alert screen.5 or to select the desired <Alert Alias> andpress the Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If one or more sites are not available, the displayshows Not all sites available. Repeat step 3.English160 Send Feedback
6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, youcan hear an alert tone repeated periodically. The displayshows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligent lighting atHome screen.Sending SSA Notification to AllAvailable Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Avail] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Alert screen.5 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert, youcan hear an alert tone repeated periodically. The displayshows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligent lighting atHome screen.EnglishSend Feedback 161
Stopping SSA Notification of a SingleSite1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to select the desired Site Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If the site is not available, the display shows <SiteAlias> not available.If the site does not exist, the display shows <SiteAlias>does not exist.5To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for the designated site stops.Stopping SSA Notification of a SingleSite by Manual Entry1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.English162 Send Feedback
4 or to [SiteID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit.The display shows the Enter SiteID screen.5Key in the required Site ID and press the MenuSelect button directly below Send.One of the following scenarios occur:• If a wrong Site ID is entered, the display showsInvalid ID and prompts to enter the Site ID again.• If a correct Site ID is entered, the display showsSending req.• If the request is successful, the display showsReq successful.• If the single site is not available, the displayshows <Site ID> not available.• If the single site does not exist, the display shows<Site ID> does not exist.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for the designated site stops.Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Sites] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If one or more sites are not available, the displayshows Not all sites available. Repeat step 3.EnglishSend Feedback 163
5To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for all sites stop.Stopping SSA Notification of AllAvailable Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Avail] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign systemor in a failsoft situation, the display shows Reqfailed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.5To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for all available sites stop.UtilitiesThis chapter explains the operations of the utility functionsavailable in your radio.Viewing Recent CallsThis feature allows you to view the recent incoming andoutgoing call information of the following call types:• Call Alert• Selective Call• Private Call• Phone Call (Outgoing Only)• Emergency Call (Incoming Only)English164 Send Feedback
NOTICE:The radio can also be preprogrammed to log onlythe radio IDs associated with incoming DispatchCalls. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.Do one of the following to view recent calls. You can usethe options interchangeably depending on your preferenceand the programmed functions.• Viewing recent calls using the preprogrammedRecent Calls button:a. Press the preprogrammed Recent Calls button.b. or to scroll through the list.c. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit, press orthe PTT button.• Viewing recent calls using the radio menu:a. or to Rcnt.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowRcnt to access the Recent Calls feature screen.c. or to scroll through the list.d. To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit, or the PTTbutton.The radio automatically exits the feature, if the featureinactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle and thetimer expires. You will hear the Menu Inactive Exit Toneupon feature exit.Selecting the Power LevelNOTICE:This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualifiedradio technician.This feature enables you to reduce the transmit power levelfor specific case that requires a lower power level. You canselect the power level at which your radio transmits. Theradio always turns on to the default setting. These reducedtransmit power level settings do not affect the receivingperformance of your radio, nor diminish the overall qualityof the audio and data functionality of the radio given thefollowing conditions.Power level Low enables a shorter transmitting distanceand to conserve power. Power level High enables a longertransmitting distance.EnglishSend Feedback 165
Do one of the following to select the power level. You canuse the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Selecting the Power Level using the TransmitPower Level switch:a. Use the preprogrammed Transmit Power Levelswitch to toggle the power level between low andhigh power.• Selecting the Power Level using the radio menu:a. or to Pwr.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowPwr.The display shows Low power and the low power icon orthe display shows High power and the high power icon.Selecting a Radio ProfileThis feature allows you to manually switch the visual andaudio settings of the radio. The display, backlight, alerttones, and audio settings are defined according to thepreprogrammed radio settings of each radio profile.Please refer to a qualified technician for more information.NOTICE:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio isleft idle and the timer expires. You will hear theMenu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.Do one of the following to select a radio profile. You canuse the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Selecting a radio profile using the preprogrammedProfile button:a. Press the preprogrammed Profile button.b. or to scroll through the menu selections.c. Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the required radio profile, or press theMenu Select button directly below Exit to exit thescreen without making any changes.The radio returns to the Home screen. The profilename on the Home screen indicates the currentselected radio profile.• Selecting a radio profile using the radio menu:English166 Send Feedback
a. or to Prfl and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Prfl to access the Profiles featurescreen.b. or to scroll through the menu selections.c. Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the required radio profile, or press theMenu Select button directly below Exit to exit thescreen without making any changes.The radio returns to the Home screen. The profilename on the Home screen indicates the currentselected radio profile.Enabling and Disabling the Radio AliasThis feature allows you to display or hide the radio alias(name).Press the Menu Select button directly below MyID.The display shows momentary Radio ID off, and the radioalias disappears from the Home screen or the displayshows momentary Radio ID on, and the radio aliasappears on the Home screen.Selecting the Audio SpeakerYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use thisfeature.This feature allows you to select the speaker route for theradio's audio from either the main or the secondary speakerusing the radio profile settings. While both speakersfunction together with the secondary speaker enhancingintelligibility of the received audio during typical radiooperation, each speaker has an independently-tunedfrequency response and volume level operation.The secondary speaker also has a "whisper" mode with amodified volume taper for quieter modes of operation.NOTICE:If an external speaker or microphone accessory isattached to the radio, neither internal speaker isoperational as audio is routed to the accessory.Do one of the following to select the audio speaker. Youcan use the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Select the audio speaker using the preprogrammedProfile button:a. Press the preprogrammed Profile button.b. or to scroll through the menu selections.EnglishSend Feedback 167
c. Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the radio profile with the requiredspeaker routing or press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Exit to exit the screen withoutmaking any changes.The radio returns to the Home screen. The profilename on the Home screen indicates the currentselected radio profile.• Select the audio speaker using the radio menu Prfl:a. or to Prfl.b. To access the Profiles feature screen, press theMenu Select button directly below Prfl.c. or to scroll through the menu selections.d. Press the Menu Select button directly below Selto select the radio profile with the requiredspeaker routing or press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Exit to exit the screen withoutmaking any changes.The radio returns to the Home screen. The profilename on the Home screen indicates the currentselected radio profile.Controlling the Display BacklightYou can enable or disable the radio’s display backlight asneeded, if poor light conditions make the display or keypaddifficult to read.Depending on how your radio is preprogrammed, you canalso maintain a minimum backlight level on the radio's frontdisplay.NOTICE:The backlight setting also affects the Menu Selectbuttons, the Navigation button and the keypadbacklighting accordingly.The backlight remains on for a preprogrammed timebefore it automatically turns off completely orreturns to the minimum backlight level.Perform one of the following actions:• To toggle the backlight on or off, press thepreprogrammed Light/Flip button.• To turn the backlight on, press any key of thekeypad, the Menu Select or Navigation button,or any programmable radio controls or buttons.English168 Send Feedback
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad andControlsYou can lock your radio keypad, programmable buttons,and knob or knobs to avoid inadvertent entry.Check withyour dealer or qualified technician for best selection to suityour usage.1Toggle the preprogrammed Keypad/Control Lockbutton to on.The display shows Kypd/Ctrl Lock.2Toggle again to unlock the controls.Turning the Controls and KeypadButtons Tones On or OffYou can enable and disable the tones of Navigationbuttons, controls and keypad if needed.• Turning the tones on or off using the preprogrammedMute button:a. To turn the tones off or on, press thepreprogrammed Mute button.• Turning the tones on or off using the radio menu:a. or to Mute.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowMute.The display shows momentary Tones off,indicating that the tones are disabled or thedisplay shows momentary Tones on, and youhear a short tone indicating that the tones areenabled.Turning Voice Mute On or OffYou can enable and disable voice transmission, if needed.Do one of the following to turn Voice Mute on or off. Youcan use the options interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.• Turning Voice Mute off or on using thepreprogrammed Voice Mute button:a. To turn the feature off or on, press thepreprogrammed Voice Mute button.EnglishSend Feedback 169
• Turning Voice Mute on or off using the radio menu:a. or to VMut.b. Press the Menu Select button directly belowVMut.The display momentarily shows Voice mute off, and youhear a short tone, indicating that the feature is disabled orthe display shows momentary Voice mute on, and youhear a short tone, indicating that the feature is enabled.Using the Time-Out TimerThis feature turns off the transmitter of your radio. Youcannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting.If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops yourtransmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.The timer is defaulted at 60 seconds, but it can bepreprogrammed from 3 to 120 seconds, in 15-secondintervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode,by a qualified radio technician.NOTICE:You hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone fourseconds before the transmission times out.1Hold down the PTT button longer than thepreprogrammed time.You hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, thetransmission is cut-off, and the LED goes out untilyou release the PTT button.2Release the PTT button.The timer resets.3To re-transmit, press the PTT button.The time-out timer restarts and the LED lights upsolid red.English170 Send Feedback
Using Conventional Squelch OperationFeaturesThis feature filters out unwanted calls with low signalstrength or channels that have a higher than normalbackground noise.Analog OptionsTone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), andcarrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) perchannel.Mode ResultCarrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on achannel.PL or DPL The radio responds onlyto your messages.Digital OptionsOne or more of the following options may bepreprogrammed in your radio. Check with your dealer orsystem administrator for more information.Option ResultDigital Carrier-OperatedSquelch (COS)You hear any digital traf-fic.Normal Squelch You hear any digital traffichaving the correct net-work access code.Selective Switch You hear any digital traffichaving the correct net-work access code andcorrect talkgroup.Using the PL Defeat FeatureThis feature allows you to override any coded squelch(DPL or PL) that might be preprogrammed to a channel.The radio also unmutes to any digital activity on a digitalchannel.Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in thePL Defeat position.One of the following scenarios occurs:• You hear any activity on the channel.• The radio is muted if no activity is present.EnglishSend Feedback 171
NOTICE:When this feature is active, the CarrierSquelch status indicator is displayed.Digital PTT ID SupportThis feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of theradio from whom you are currently receiving atransmission. This ID, consisting up to a maximum of eightcharacters, can be viewed by both the receiving radio andthe dispatcher.The ID number of your radio is also automatically sentevery time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channelfeature. For digital voice transmissions, the ID of your radiois sent continuously during the voice message.Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable feature usedin conventional radio systems to keep radio users fromtalking over other radio conversations.When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannottransmit on an active channel.If you try to transmit on an active smart-PTT channel, youhear an alert tone, and the transmission is inhibited. TheLED lights up solid yellow to indicate that the channel isbusy.The following table shows the variations of smart PTT:Mode DescriptionTransmit Inhibiton Busy Chan-nel with CarrierYou cannot transmit if any traffic isdetected on the channel.Transmit Inhibiton Busy Chan-nel with WrongSquelch CodeYou cannot transmit on an activechannel with a squelch code or (ifsecure-equipped) encryption keyother than your own. If the PL codeis the same as yours, the transmis-sion is not prevented.Quick-Key Over-rideYour radio must be preprogram-med to allow you to use Quick-KeyOverride. This feature can work inconjunction with either of the twoabove variations. You can overridethe transmit-inhibit state by quick-keying the radio. In other words,English172 Send Feedback
Mode Descriptiontwo PTT button presses within thepreprogrammed time limit.Transmit InhibitThis feature is available for APCO 25 trunking, Type IItrunking and Conventional operations for all APX radios.When Transmit Inhibit feature is enabled, the radio stops alltransmission including voice and data. The radio canreceive messages but is not able to reply theacknowledgment request of the received message.User can physically control the transmission of the radioespecially during operation in hazardous environments withthis feature. An environment is considered hazardous whenthe power emitted by the radio power amplifier could initiatean explosion or other dangerous reactions.When the Transmit Inhibit feature is disabled, the radiofunctions according to its normal operations.The radio sounds alert tone when user enters or exits thisfeature and also when PTT is pressed.NOTICE:Acknowledgement of any messages required fromthe radio is not transmitted if the Transmit Inhibitionis enabled.Enabling Transmit InhibitionPerform one of the following actions:• Switch the preprogrammed Transmit Inhibitswitch to Transmit Inhibit enabled.• or to TxIn. Press the Menu Select buttonbelow TxIn.• Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button.EnglishSend Feedback 173
NOTICE:If the user has disabled TX Inhibit using themenu and then moves the switch to theposition where TX Inhibit is enabled, the newvalue overwrites the menu value.The display shows Tx inhibit on. You hear asequence of short, low-high tones to indicatetransmission is inhibited.Pressing PTT triggers the radio sounds a constant short,low-pitched tone (reject tone).NOTICE:The status of the Transmit Inhibit does not changeafter the radio powers up.Disabling Transmit InhibitionPerform one of the following actions:• or to TxIn. Press the Menu Select buttonbelow TxIn.• Press the Transmit Inhibit programmable button.NOTICE:If the user has disabled TX Inhibit using thesoftkey and then moves the switch to theposition where TX Inhibit is enabled, the newvalue overwrites the menu value.The display shows Tx inhibit off. You hear asequence of short, high-low tone (Transmit InhibitOff tone) to indicate transmission is back to normaloperation.IMPRES Battery AnnunciatorThis feature displays the current capacity and chargescycles of your battery when an IMPRES Battery ispowering your radio. This feature must be enabled in yourradio to see the information.The information shown are:Charge PercentagePercentage of current battery capacity.Remaining CapacityRemaining power of the battery in mAh.Estimated ChargesNumber of charges cycles the battery has gonethrough.English174 Send Feedback
Accessing the Battery Info screen1 or to Batt.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Batt.The display shows the details of the battery.3To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.General Radio InformationYour radio contains information on the following:• Radio Information• IP Display• Control Assignments• Soft ID (If enabled)NOTICE:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio isleft idle and the timer expires. You hear the MenuInactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.Accessing the Radio InformationThis feature displays the following radio information:• Host Version• Secure Version• Model Number• ESN• Flash Code• Tuning Version• Option Board Type (optional)• Option Board Bluetooth Address (optional)• Expansion Board Type (optional)• MFK Secondary Function• DSP Version• KG (Secure Algorithm)• Serial Number• Flash Size and Type• RF Band(s)• Processor Version• Option Board Serial Number (optional)EnglishSend Feedback 175
• Option Board Software Version (optional)• Language Pack ID and Version (only when thelanguage of the display is set to non-English)NOTICE:To return to the Home screen, press at anytime.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to Radio Info and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Information screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the variousinformation.• To return to the previous screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Back.• Press to return to the Home screen .Viewing the IP InformationThis feature displays the device name, IP address, andstatus of your radio.NOTICE:The device name of your radio is preprogrammed.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to IP Info and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the IP Info screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the variousinformation.English176 Send Feedback
• Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.• Press to return to the Home screen.Viewing the Control AssignmentsThis feature displays the programmable radio functionsassigned to the controls of your radio for the currentlyselected channel.See Programmable Features on page 36 for moreinformation on the various programmable features of yourradio.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to Control map and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Control Map screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the variousinformation.• Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.• Press to return to the Home screen.EnglishSend Feedback 177
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Helpful TipsThis chapter explains the radio and battery care.Radio CareCAUTION:• Your radio casting has a vent port that allows forpressure equalization in the radio. Never pokethis vent with any objects, such as needles,tweezers, or screwdrivers.This could create leakpaths into the radio and the radio’s submergibilitywill be lost.AEnglishSend Feedback 179
• The radio with antenna attached properly isdesigned to be submersible to a maximum depthof 2 meters (6.56 feet) and a maximumsubmersion time of 2 hours. Exceeding eithermaximum limit or use without antenna may resultin damage to the radio.• If the radio battery contact area has beensubmerged in water, dry and clean the radiobattery contacts before attaching a battery to theradio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit theradio.• If the radio has been submerged in water, shakethe radio well so that any water that may betrapped inside the speaker grille and microphoneport can be removed. Otherwise, the water willdecrease the audio quality of the radio.• If water is observed on the vent port of radiocasting, dry the vent port. Otherwise, the waterwill block the vent port and prevent pressureequalizing of the radio that could affect the radiooverall performance.• Do not disassemble the radio. This coulddamage radio seals and result in leak paths intothe radio. Any radio maintenance should beperformed only by a qualified radio technician.Cleaning Your RadioCAUTION:Do not use solvents to clean your radio as mostchemicals may permanently damage the radiohousing and textures.Do not submerge the radio in the detergentsolution.To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow theprocedure described next.1Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashingdetergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).2Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic,shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergentdoes not get entrapped near the connectors, controlsor crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.3Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth toremove dirt or grease.English180 Send Feedback
Proper Ways to Handle the Radio• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily.Never carry the radio by the antenna.• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.• Do not submerge the radio.• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents orchemicals.• Do not disassemble the radio.•CAUTION:Do not use the radio without an accessoryconnector or a dust cover in place ascontamination can build up on the contacts.• When charging the radio using a wall mounted charger,the radio must be turned off. Otherwise, the Emergencymay be accidentally triggered.Radio Service and RepairProper repair and maintenance procedures will assureefficient operation and long life for this product. A MotorolaSolutions maintenance agreement will provide expertservice to keep this and all other communication equipmentin perfect operating condition.A nationwide service organization is provided by MotorolaSolutions to support maintenance services. Through itsmaintenance and installation program, Motorola Solutionsmakes available the finest service to those desiring reliable,continuous communications on a contract basis.For a contract service agreement, please contact yournearest Motorola Solutions service or sales representative,or an authorized Motorola Solutions dealer.Battery CareThis chapter provides information on the battery chargestatus, battery recycling and disposal.Battery Charge StatusYour radio can indicate the battery’s charge status through:• the LED and sounds.• the fuel gauge icon on the display.You can also check the battery charge status using themenu entry. See IMPRES Battery Annunciator on page 174for more information.EnglishSend Feedback 181
LED and SoundsWhen your battery is low:• the LED blinks red when the PTT button is pressed.• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone).Fuel Gauge IconsA blinking fuel gauge icon ( ) is displayed only when thebattery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace thebattery with a fully charged one.Gauge Battery Charge76% to 100% full 351% to 75% 3Table continued…Gauge Battery Charge26% to 50% 311% to 25% 310% or less (at 10%, the gaugebegins blinking)Battery Recycling and DisposalIn the U.S. and Canada, Motorola Solutions participates inthe nationwide Call2Recycle program for battery collectionand recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in thisprogram.For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you,access Call2Recycle's Internet web site at http://www.call2recycle.org/ or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. Thisinternet site and telephone number also provide otheruseful information concerning recycling options forconsumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.3These are for IMPRES battery operation only.English182 Send Feedback
AccessoriesThe accessory link below is for APX radios. Not allaccessories are FCC certified to operate with all APXmodels and/or bandsplits. Please refer to the specific APXradio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories orcontact your sales representative for accessorycompatibility.http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXEnglishSend Feedback 183
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Maritime Radio Use in theVHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and requireemergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send adistress call to nearby vessels and the United States CoastGuard. Transmit the following information, in this order:1“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”2“THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN__________.” State the name of the vessel in distress 3times, followed by the call sign or other identification ofthe vessel, stated 3 times.3Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.4“WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”State the position of the vessel in distress, using anyinformation that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:• latitude and longitude• bearing (state whether you are using true ormagnetic north)• distance to a well-known landmark• vessel course, speed or destination5State the nature of the distress.6Specify what kind of assistance you need.7State the number of persons on board and the numberneeding medical attention, if any.8Mention any other information that would be helpful toresponders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/ortonnage, hull color, etc.9“OVER.”10 Wait for a response.11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain bythe radio and repeat the transmission at intervals untilyou receive a response. Be prepared to follow anyinstructions given to you.Non-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports,rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthinginformation, use VHF Channel 9.EnglishSend Feedback 185
Operating Frequency RequirementsA radio designated for shipboard use must comply withFederal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 asfollows:• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of theCommunications Act, the radio must be capable ofoperating on the 156.800 MHz frequency.• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radiomust be capable of operating:- in the simplex mode on the ship station transmittingfrequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHzfrequency band, and- in the semiduplex mode on the two frequencychannels specified in the table below.NOTICE:Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83cannot be lawfully used by the general public in USwaters.Additional information about operating requirementsin the Maritime Services can be obtained from thefull text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US CoastGuard.Table 1: VHF Marine Channel ListChannel Num-berFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive1 156.050 160.6502 156.100 160.700* 156.150 160.7504 156.200 160.8005 156.250 160.8506 156.300 –7 156.350 160.9508 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013** 156.650 156.65014 156.700 156.700Table continued…English186 Send Feedback
15** 156.750 156.75016 156.800 156.80017** 156.850 156.85018 156.900 161.50019 156.950 161.55020 157.000 161.600* 157.050 161.65022 157.100 161.700* 157.150 161.75024 157.200 161.80025 157.250 161.85026 157.300 161.90027 157.350 161.95028 157.400 162.00060 156.025 160.625* 156.075 160.67562 156.125 160.725Table continued…63 156.175 160.775* 156.225 160.82565 156.275 160.87566 156.325 160.92567** 156.375 156.37568 156.425 156.42569 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 –73 156.675 156.67574 156.725 156.72575 *** ***76 *** ***77** 156.875 –78 156.925 161.52579 156.975 161.57580 157.025 161.625Table continued…EnglishSend Feedback 187
* 157.075 161.675* 157.125 161.725* 157.175 161.77584 157.225 161.82585 157.275 161.87586 157.325 161.92587 157.375 161.97588 157.425 162.025NOTICE:* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83cannot be lawfully used by the general public in USwaters.** Low power (1 W) only.*** Guard band.NOTICE:A – in the Receive column indicates that thechannel is transmit only.Declaration of Compliance for theUse of Distress and SafetyFrequenciesThe radio equipment does not employ a modulation otherthan the internationally adopted modulation for maritimeuse when it operates on the distress and safety frequenciesspecified in RSS-182 Section 7.3.Technical Parameters for InterfacingExternal Data SourcesRS232 USB SB9600Input Volt-age (VoltsPeak-to-peak)18 V 3.6 V 5 VMax DataRate115 Kbps 12 Mbps 9.6 KbpsImpe-dance5000 Ω 90 Ω 120 ΩEnglish188 Send Feedback
GlossaryThis glossary is a list of specialized terms used in thismanual.ACKAcknowledgment of communication.Active ChannelA channel that has traffic on it.Analog SignalAn RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than apulsed or discrete nature.ARSAutomatic Registration Service.ASTRO 25Vertex Standard for wireless digital trunkedcommunications.ASTRO ConventionalVertex Standard for wireless digital conventionalcommunications.AutoscanA feature that allows the radio to automatically scan themembers of a scan list.BluetoothBluetooth is an open wireless technology standard forexchanging data over short distances from fixed andmobile devices with high levels of security.Bluetooth PairingBluetooth pairing occurs when two bluetooth devicesexchanged a passkey to form a paired Bluetoothwireless connection.Call AlertPrivately page an individual by sending an audible tone.Carrier SquelchFeature that responds to the presence of an RF carrierby opening or unmuting (turning on) a receiver’s audiocircuit. A squelch circuit silences the radio when nosignal is being received so that the user does not haveto listen to “noise”.Central ControllerA software-controlled, computer-driven device thatreceives and generates data for the trunked radiosassigned to it. It monitors and directs the operations ofthe trunked repeaters.EnglishSend Feedback 189
ChannelA group of characteristics such as transmit/receivefrequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryptionencoding.Control ChannelIn a trunking system, one of the channels that is used toprovide a continuous, two-way/data communicationspath between the central controller and all radios on thesystem.ConventionalTypically refers to radio-to-radio communications,sometimes through a repeater (see Trunking).Conventional Scan ListA scan list that includes only conventional channels.COTSCommercial Off-The-Shelf.CursorA visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates alocation on the display.DeadlockDisplayed by the radio after three failed attempts tounlock the radio. The radio must be powered off and onprior to another attempt.Digital Private Line (DPL)A type of coded squelch using data bursts. Similar to PLexcept a digital code is used instead of a tone.Digital SignalAn RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete, nature,rather than a continuous nature.DispatcherAn individual who has radio system managementduties.DSPDigital Signal Processing.Dynamic RegroupingA feature that allows the dispatcher to temporarilyreassign selected radios to a single special channel sothey can communicate with each other.DSRDynamic System Resilience.EIDEncrypted Integrated Data.ESNElectrical Serial Number.English190 Send Feedback
FailsoftA feature that allows communications to take placeeven though the central controller has failed. Eachtrunked repeater in the system transmits a data wordinforming every radio that the system has gone intofailsoft.FCCFederal Communications Commission.FMFrequency Modulation.Hang UpDisconnect.Home screenThe first display information after the radio completes itsself test.IV&DIntegrated Voice and Data.KVLKey-variable loader: A device for loading encryptionkeys into the radio.LCDLiquid crystal display.MDCMotorola Data Communication.Menu EntryA software-activated feature shown at the bottom of thedisplay – selection of these features is controlled by the , , and, buttons.MonitorCheck channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. Ifthe channel is clear, you hear static. If the channel is inuse, you hear conversation. It also serves as a way tocheck the volume level of the radio, since the radio“opens the squelch” when the monitor button ispressed.Multi-Function KnobIt works as a power on/off button, provides primary andsecondary functions like volume change and modechange.Multi-System Talkgroup Scan ListA scan list that can include both talkgroups (trunked)and channels (conventional).Network Access CodeNetwork Access Code (NAC) operates on digitalchannels to reduce voice channel interference betweenadjacent systems and sites.EnglishSend Feedback 191
Non-Tactical/RevertThe user talks on a preprogrammed emergencychannel. The emergency alarm is sent out on this samechannel.PageA one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages.PersonalityA set of unique features specific to a radio.PINPersonal Identification Number.PremierOneA software application which streamlines critical realtime operations and simplifies system administration todeliver accurate, consistent and integrated informationremotely to the requestors.PreprogrammedRefers to a software feature that has been activated bya qualified radio technician.Private (Conversation) CallA feature that lets you have a private conversation withanother radio user in the talkgroup.Private Line (PL)A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that onlyreceivers decoding the tone receives it.ProgrammableRefers to a radio control that can have a radio featureassigned to it.PTTPush-To-Talk. The PTT button engages the transmitterand puts the radio in transmit (send) operation whenpressed.Radio Frequency (RF)The part of the general frequency spectrum betweenthe audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).RepeaterA conventional radio feature, where you talk through areceive/transmit facility that re-transmits receivedsignals, in order to improve communications range andcoverage.Selective CallA feature that allows you to call a selected individual,intended to provide privacy and to eliminate theannoyance of having to listen to conversations of nointerest to you.Selective SwitchAny digital P25 traffic having the correct NetworkAccess Code and the correct talkgroup.English192 Send Feedback
SquelchSpecial electronic circuitry, added to the receiver of aradio, that reduces, or cuts off, unwanted signals beforethey are heard in the speaker.SSISynchronous Serial Interface.StandbyAn operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker ismuted but still continues to receive data.Status CallsPre-defined text messages that allow the user to send aconditional message without talking.Tactical/ Non-RevertThe user talks on the channel that was selected beforethe radio entered the emergency state.TalkaroundBypass a repeater and talk directly to another unit foreasy local unit-to-unit communications.TalkgroupAn organization or group of radio users whocommunicate with each other using the samecommunication path.TMSText Messaging Service.TrunkingThe automatic sharing of communications pathsbetween a large number of users (see Conventional).Trunking Priority Monitor Scan ListA scan list that includes talkgroups that are all from thesame trunking system.USKUnique Shadow Key.UTCCoordinated Universal Time. The international timestandard (formerly Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT).Zero hours UTC is midnight in Greenwich, England,which is located at 0 degrees longitude. Everything eastof Greenwich (up to 180 degrees) is later in time;everything west is earlier. There are 42 time authoritiesaround the world that are constantly synchronizing witheach other. Abbreviated as UTC (English backronym =Universal Time, Coordinated), it is also known as Zulu(Z) Time.ZoneA grouping of channels.EnglishSend Feedback 193
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Limited WarrantyMOTOROLA SOLUTIONSCOMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERSAND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrantsthe MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS manufacturedCommunication Products listed below (“Product”) againstdefects in material and workmanship under normal use andservice for a period of time from the date of purchase asscheduled below:ASTRO APX 900 Porta-ble UnitsOne (1) YearProduct Accessories One (1) YearFor LACR region:ASTRO APX 900 Porta-ble UnitsThree (3) YearsProduct Accessories One (1) YearMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, at its option, will at no chargeeither repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts),replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refundthe purchase price of the Product during the warrantyperiod provided it is returned in accordance with the termsof this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warrantedfor the balance of the original applicable warranty period.All replaced parts of Product shall become the property ofMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS.This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLASOLUTIONS to the original end user purchaser only and isnot assignable or transferable to any other party. This is thecomplete warranty for the Product manufactured byMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONSassumes no obligations or liability for additions ormodifications to this warranty unless made in writing andsigned by an officer of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS.Unless made in a separate agreement betweenMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the original end userpurchaser, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS does not warrant theinstallation, maintenance or service of the Product.EnglishSend Feedback 195
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS cannot be responsible in anyway for any ancillary equipment not furnished byMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS which is attached to or used inconnection with the Product, or for operation of the Productwith any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment isexpressly excluded from this warranty. Because eachsystem which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLASOLUTIONS disclaims liability for range, coverage, oroperation of the system as a whole under this warranty.MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS offers the following optionalextended service contracts.SERVICE FROM THE START (SfS) COMPREHENSIVEProvides for extended hardware repair coverageINCLUDING CHEMICAL, LIQUID, FIRE, AND OTHERPHYSICAL DAMAGE. Comprehensive coverage isavailable in conjunction with MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS’Sstandard Commercial Warranty and starts from the FIRSTDAY the radio is put into use. Service performed under thisplan consists of repair or replacement of the coveredequipment as set forth in the terms and conditions. Repairswill be made only at the designated MOTOROLASOLUTIONS repair depot. Local services are not included.MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay the inbound shippingcharges only with use of the MOTOROLA SOLUTIONSdesignated delivery service. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS willpay for outbound shipping via MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'Snormal shipping methods.SERVICE FROM THE START (SfS) LITEProvides extended hardware normal wear and tear repaircoverage beginning AFTER MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS’Sstandard Commercial Warranty period expires. Serviceperformed under this plan consists of repair of the coveredequipment as set forth in the terms and conditions. Repairswill be made only at the designated MOTOROLASOLUTIONS repair depot. Local services are not included.MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay for outbound shippingvia MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S normal shipping methods.II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLASOLUTIONS'S responsibilities regarding the Product.Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, atMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS’s option, is the exclusiveremedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALLOTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITEDTO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. INNO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS BE LIABLEEnglish196 Send Feedback
FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICEOF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OFTIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSTPROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISINGOUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCHPRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BEDISCLAIMED BY LAW.III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OREXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may beother rights which may vary from state to state.IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTYSERVICE:You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date ofpurchase and Product item serial number) in order toreceive warranty service and, also, deliver or send theProduct item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to anauthorized warranty service location. Warranty service willbe provided by MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS through one ofits authorized warranty service locations. If you first contactthe company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer orcommunication service provider), it can facilitate yourobtaining warranty service. You can also call MOTOROLASOLUTIONS at 1-800-927-2744 US/Canada.V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOESNOT COVER:1Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product inother than its normal and customary manner.2Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, orneglect.3Defects or damage from improper testing, operation,maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, oradjustment.4Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directlyby defects in material workmanship.5A Product subjected to unauthorized Productmodifications, disassembles or repairs (including,without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-EnglishSend Feedback 197
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS supplied equipment) whichadversely affect performance of the Product or interferewith MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS's normal warrantyinspection and testing of the Product to verify anywarranty claim.6Product which has had the serial number removed ormade illegible.7Rechargeable batteries if:• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells arebroken or show evidence of tampering.• the damage or defect is caused by charging or usingthe battery in equipment or service other than theProduct for which it is specified.8Freight costs to the repair depot.9A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorizedalteration of the software/firmware in the Product, doesnot function in accordance with MOTOROLASOLUTIONS’s published specifications or the FCCcertification labeling in effect for the Product at the timethe Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLASOLUTIONS.10 Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Productsurfaces that does not affect the operation of theProduct.11 Normal and customary wear and tear.VI. PATENT AND SOFTWAREPROVISIONS:MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will defend, at its own expense,any suit brought against the end user purchaser to theextent that it is based on a claim that the Product or partsinfringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLASOLUTIONS will pay those costs and damages finallyawarded against the end user purchaser in any such suitwhich are attributable to any such claim, but such defenseand payments are conditioned on the following:1that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will be notified promptlyin writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim,2that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will have sole control ofthe defense of such suit and all negotiations for itssettlement or compromise, and3should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLASOLUTIONS’s opinion be likely to become, the subjectof a claim of infringement of a United States patent, thatsuch purchaser will permit MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS,at its option and expense, either to procure for suchpurchaser the right to continue using the Product orparts or to replace or modify the same so that itEnglish198 Send Feedback
becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser acredit for the Product or parts as depreciated and acceptits return. The depreciation will be an equal amount peryear over the lifetime of the Product or parts asestablished by MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS.MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will have no liability with respectto any claim of patent infringement which is based upon thecombination of the Product or parts furnished hereunderwith software, apparatus or devices not furnished byMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, nor will MOTOROLASOLUTIONS have any liability for the use of ancillaryequipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLASOLUTIONS which is attached to or used in connectionwith the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability ofMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS with respect to infringement ofpatents by the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countries preserve forMOTOROLA SOLUTIONS certain exclusive rights forcopyrighted MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS software such asthe exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distributecopies of such MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS software.MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS software may be used in onlythe Product in which the software was originally embodiedand such software in such Product may not be replaced,copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produceany derivative thereof. No other use including, withoutlimitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution,or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA SOLUTIONSsoftware or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLASOLUTIONS software is permitted. No license is grantedby implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLASOLUTIONS patent rights or copyrights.VII. GOVERNING LAW:This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State ofIllinois, U.S.A.VIII. For Australia OnlyThis warranty is given by Motorola Solutions Australia PtyLimited (ABN 16 004 742 312) of Tally Ho Business Park,10 Wesley Court. Burwood East, Victoria.Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excludedunder the Australia Consumer Law. You are entitled to areplacement or refund for a major failure and compensationfor any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. Youare also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced ifthe goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failuredoes not amount to a major failure.EnglishSend Feedback 199
Motorola Solutions Australia’s limited warranty above is inaddition to any rights and remedies you may have underthe Australian Consumer Law. If you have any queries,please call Motorola Solutions Australia at 1800 457 439.You may also visit our website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/XA-EN/Pages/Contact_Us forthe most updated warranty terms.English200 Send Feedback

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