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

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CONTENTS
Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 5
Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keypad Keys (for Model II radios only) . 8
Menu Keys (for Model II radios only) . . 9
Selecting a Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LCD Screen and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alert Tone Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . .
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching the Dust Cover . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Selecting a Zone and Mode. . . . . . . . . . . .20
Selecting a Zone
(for Model II radios only). . . . . . . . . . . .20
Selecting a Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Conventional Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Trunked Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Low-Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Coded Squelch Operation . . . . . . . . . .22
Variable RF Power Level
(Selected Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Failsoft Operation
(Trunked Systems Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Muting the Keypad Tones
(for keypad Radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Trunked Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Viewing Your RadioÕs ID Number . . . . . . .24
Enhanced Private Call Operation . . . . . . .24
CONTENTS
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Turning The Radio On or Off . . . . . . . .19
Adjusting the RadioÕs Volume. . . . . . . .19
Radio Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Answering a Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Making a Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Leaving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . . . . 28
Call Alert Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answering a Call Alert Page with a Group
Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Making a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS) 31
Viewing the Current Site . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Forcing a Site Change . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locking and Unlocking a Site . . . . . . . 32
Programming the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Sending an Emergency Alarm . . . . . . .46
Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm . . .47
Canceling an Emergency Alarm . . . . . .47
Sending an Emergency Call . . . . . . . . .47
Ending an Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . .48
Emergency with Voice to Follow. . . . . .48
Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Select Enable and Disable . . . . . . . . . .49
Repeat/Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Smart PTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Scan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad
(for Keypad radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting Nuisance Modes . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing a Scan List
(for keypad radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programming a Scan List
(for keypad radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Programming the
Telephone List Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .39
Programming the Call List . . . . . . . . . .40
Telephone Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Answering a Telephone Call. . . . . . . . .42
Making a Telephone Call
(for Model II radios only). . . . . . . . . . . .42
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SmartZone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Benefits of SmartZoneTM . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Site Switching in SmartZone . . . . . . . .51
Viewing the Current Site. . . . . . . . . . . .52
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PTT-ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Radio Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Stat-Alert Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Viewing Your RadioÕs ID Number. . . . . . .
Stat-Alert Voice Selective Call Operation.
Receiving a Voice Selective Call . . . .
Making a Voice Selective Call. . . . . . .
Stat-Alert Call Alert Operation . . . . . . . . .
Receiving a Call Alert Page . . . . . . . .
Making a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS
Forcing a Site Change . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking and Unlocking a Site . . . . . . .
Preferred Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . .
Busy Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RADIO OVERVIEW
This user guide covers the operation of the ATS 2500
Portable Radio.
Please read the ÒSafety InformationÓ on pages 61 to
64 before using this radio.
RADIO OVERVIEW
1. Mode Selector Knob
7. Top Button
10. Antenna
2. On-Off / Volume Knob
8. LED Indicator
3. Side Button 1/
Select Key
4. Push to Talk (PTT)
Button
9. Microphone
5. Side Button 2
Model I
6. Side Button 3
11. Dust Cover
covering
Accessory
Connector
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1. Mode Selector Knob
7. Top Button
10. Antenna
2. On-Off / Volume Knob
4. Push to Talk (PTT)
Button
8. LED Indicator
9. Microphone
12. LCD Screen
11. Dust Cover
covering
Accessory
Connector
13. Menu Keys
5. Side Button 2
6. Side Button 3
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
14. Keypad
Model II
1.
Mode Selector Knob
Used to select the required operation mode.
2.
On-Off / Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust
the radioÕs volume.
Radio Controls
Refer to the illustrations above and on the previous
page.
RADIO OVERVIEW
3. Side Button 1/
Select Key
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3.
Side Button 1/Select Key (programmable)
Recommended for the Monitor Button. Also
functions as the select key when programming
your radioÕs lists.
4.
Push to Talk (PTT) Button
Press and hold down this button to talk, release
it to listen.
5.
Side Button 2 (programmable)
6.
Side Button 3 (programmable)
7.
Top Button (programmable)
Recommended as Emergency button.
8.
LED Indicator
The indicator LED on top of the radio indicates
radio operating conditions.
With PTT switch pressed (radio
transmitting)
With PTT switch released (radio
receiving)
Blinking red light
Mode busy (conventional mode
only).
Blinking green light
Receipt of a telephone call, Private Conversation call, or Call
Alert page.
9.
Microphone
Speak clearly into the microphone when sending a message.
10. Antenna
11. Accessory Connector
Connects headsets, remote speaker/microphones and other accessories. Replace
attached dust cover when not in use.
Additionally for keypad radios (Model II), there are
Continuous red LED Normal transmission.
12. LCD Screen
LED unlit
Radio is not transmitting.
13. Menu Keys
Low battery (conventional mode
only; programmable from the
CPS)
14. Keypad
Blinking red light
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Programmable Buttons
The table below shows the functions available by
Several of your radio buttons can be programmed (by
using the Customer Programming Software Ñ CPS)
to activate the radio features.
Programmable buttons are
¥ Top button
¥ Three side buttons
Button
Short Press
Long Press
Continually monitors the
selected channel.
Hold Down
Monitor/Permanent
Monitor
Monitors the selected
channel for any activity.
Ñ
Volume Set
Ñ
Ñ
Sounds a tone for adjusting
the radioÕs volume level.
Scan
Toggles between the start/stop of the
Scan operation.
Ñ
Ñ
Nuisance Delete
Temporarily deletes an unwanted
non-priority active scan member.
Ñ
Ñ
Search
Makes a system search.
Light
Turns on/off your radioÕs backlight.
Ñ
Ñ
Emergency
Enters Emergency mode.
Leaves Emergency mode.
Ñ
Call
Enters or exits a Private call.
Page
Enters or exits a Call Alert.
RADIO OVERVIEW
Check with your dealer or Motorola representative for a
complete list of the functions your radioÕs
programmable buttons support.
¥ short press - quickly pressing and releasing the
programmable buttons, or
¥ long press - pressing and holding the
programmable buttons for a period of time
before releasing, or
¥ hold down- pressing and holding down the
programmable buttons while checking status or
making adjustments.
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Button
Long Press
Hold Down
Call Response
Respond to or exit from a Private
Call or Call Alert.
Short Press
Ñ
Ñ
Phone
Enters or leaves Phone mode.
Ñ
Ñ
RADIO OVERVIEW
Keypad Keys (for Model II radios only)
These keys are used when dialing a phone number,
making a radio call or entering information for
programming the radioÕs lists.
The following table shows the character cycle for each
key, when entering information for programming the
radioÕs lists.
Number of Times the Key is Pressed
Key
Blank
space
Note: The sequence in the table above is valid
when entering information on a blank display.
However, when editing existing information, the
above sequence may differ. For instance, if the
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last character entered is a ÒRÓ, pressing 7
to enter the next character, would start the character cycle at ÒSÓ and NOT at ÒPÓ.
¥ When editing existing information, pressing
1 would ALWAYS start the character cycle at
the Òblank spaceÓ and NOT at Ò1Ó.
Menu Keys (for Model II radios only)
Softkey 1 Softkey 2 Softkey 3
Left
Home
Right
Selecting a Feature
A unique feature of your radio is its use of the display
to give you quick access to many of the radioÕs
features without having to have a dedicated key for
each feature.
The names of the features (CALL, MUTE, etc.) are
shown on the display, three at a time. Selection of
features is controlled by the three keys directly below
the feature names: the left key controls the left feature,
the middle key controls the middle feature, and the
right key controls the right feature.
When already in Menu Mode, these keys are used to
make Menu selections.
Left and Right Arrow Keys (,/)
The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll the
display forward or backward through the radioÕs
features and lists. There is no end point to the list, so if
you continue to scroll in one direction, the display will
Òwrap aroundÓ back to the beginning of the list. If you
hold either key down, the display will scroll at a faster
rate until the key is released.
The left arrow key is also used for editing when you are
entering information manually from the keypad.
Pressing the left arrow key, when editing numeric
information (such as telephone numbers), will
backspace, and erase the display, one character at a
time. If you have erased all the digits, an additional
press of the left arrow key will return the display to the
pre-programmed list.
Pressing the left arrow key, when editing alphabetic
information (such as memberÕs names), will move the
cursor one step to the left.
HOME Key (.)
The HOME key will always return you to the home
(default) display. In most cases, this is the current
mode. In addition, if you are using a feature that
RADIO OVERVIEW
Softkeys (l;l)
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requires it, pressing the HOME key will also cause
information to be saved in memory before going to the
home display. Some radio features will automatically
go to the home display when they are completed,
without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing
the number of key presses required.
radio status indicator symbols, explained in the
following table.
Symbol
XPANDª Indicator
Indicates that your radio has the companding
feature activated.
Power Level Indicator
R lights up when your radio is conÞgured to
transmit in Low Power. S lights up when your
radio is conÞgured to transmit in High Power.
RADIO OVERVIEW
Menu Display
The menu items can be displayed in normal video or in
reversed video (programmable through the CPS). All
the menu items in the examples in this manual are
shown in reversed video.
The order in which the menu items are displayed is
programmable. Thus, the order of the menu items on
your radio may differ from those shown here in this
manual. In such a situation, press the relevant softkey
to make your menu selections. All descriptions of
functions and displays after the selection are valid.
10
Carrier Squelch Indicator
Indicates when the active conventional mode is
being monitored in the carrier squelch mode;
ON = BEING MONITORED/
OFF = NOT BEING MONITORED.
LCD Screen and Icons
Displays mode selected, channel, menu, and radio
status information. The top two screen rows show
Name and Description
Call Received
Flashes when a call or page is received.
Scan Indicator
Indicates when the radio is scanning;
ON = SCANNING/OFF =NOT SCANNING.
Priority Scan
The presence of a dot along with the scan
annunciator indicates the receiving of a priority
mode;
BLINKING DOT = PRIORITY 1
SOLID DOT = PRIORITY 2.
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Symbol
Name and Description
Programming/Viewing Mode
Indicates when the radio is in the programming
or viewing mode;
ON = IN VIEWING MODE
BLINKING = IN PROGRAMMING MODE.
Signal Quality Indicator
Shows the radio signal quality. Five bars
indicates the best signal (Smart Zone Only).
¥
¥
¥
Battery Level Indicator
Shows the remaining charge in your battery,
based on how many bars are displayed.
Flashing, indicates ßat battery.
Alert Tone Indications
¥
Your radio generates a number of audible tones to
indicate radio operating conditions:
¥
Low Battery Ð A low-battery condition is indicated by a high-pitched, cricket-like Òchirp-chirpÓ
when the PTT switch is released following a
transmission.
¥
Successful Power-Up Ð A short, medium-pitched
tone when the radio is Þrst turned on indicates
that the radio has passed its power-up self test
and is ready for use.
Unsuccessful Power-Up Ð A short, low-pitched
tone when the radio is Þrst turned on indicates
that the radio has failed its power-up self test
and is not ready for use. Contact your service
representative for service.
Transmit on Receive-Only Mode Ð If you press
the PTT switch while tuned to a Òreceive-onlyÓ
mode, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched
alert tone, indicating that no transmission is possible on this mode. This tone will continue until
the PTT switch is released.
Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode Ð If you press the
PTT switch while the mode is busy, you will hear
a continuous, low-pitched alert tone, indicating
that no transmission is possible on this mode.
This tone will continue until the PTT switch is
released.
Transmit Inhibit on Flat Battery Ð If you press the
PTT while the battery is ßat, you will hear a continuous, low pitched alert tone, indicating that
transmission is impossible.
Invalid Mode Ð A continuous, low-pitched tone is
heard when an invalid or unprogrammed operation is attempted on the radio.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Direct
Indicates whether you are talking directly to
another radio (talkaround), or through a
repeater;
ON = DIRECT
OFF = REPEATER.
¥
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¥
¥
RADIO OVERVIEW
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
Valid (Good) Key Press Ð A short, mediumpitched tone when a keypad key is pressed indicates that the key press was accepted.
Invalid (Bad) Key Press Ð A short, low-pitched
tone when a keypad key is pressed indicates
that the key press was rejected.
Emergency Alarm Entry Ð A short, mediumpitched tone when the emergency button is
pressed indicates that the radio has entered the
emergency mode.
Emergency Alarm/Call Exit Ð A continuous,
medium-pitched tone when the radio is in the
emergency mode indicates that the radio has
exited the emergency mode.
Failsoft (Trunked Systems Only) Ð A faint ÒbeepingÓ tone every ten seconds indicates that the
radio is operating in the failsoft mode.
Time-Out Timer Warning Ð Your radioÕs time-out
timer limits the length of your transmission time.
When you are pressing the PTT switch (transmitting), a short, low-pitched warning tone will
sound four seconds before the allotted time will
expire.
Time-Out Timer Timed-Out Ð If you hold down
the PTT switch longer than the time-out timerÕs
allotted time, a continuous, low-pitched tone will
sound, indicating that your transmission has
been cut off. This tone will continue until the PTT
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¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
switch is released.
Phone Busy Ð A Òbah-bah-bah-bahÓ tone when
telephone interconnect is accessed indicates
that all available modes are busy and the radio is
in queue for the next available phone line.
Call Alertª (Page) Received Ð A group of four
medium-pitched tones every Þve seconds indicates that your radio has received a Call Alert
page.
Call Alertª (Page) Sent Ð A single mediumpitched tone (central acknowledge), followed by
a group of four medium-pitched tones indicates
that a Call Alert page sent by your radio has
been received by the target radio.
Private Conversationª Call Received Ð A group
of two medium-pitched tones indicates that your
radio has received a Private Conversation call.
This sequence is repeated every Þve seconds
for approximately 20 seconds for enhanced Private Conversation.
Trunked System Busy (Trunked Systems Only) Ð
A Òbah-bah-bah-bahÓ tone when a trunked system is accessed indicates that all available channels are busy and the radio is in queue for the
next available channel.
Call Back (Trunked Systems Only) Ð A group of
three medium-pitched tones (di-di-dit) indicates
that a talkgroup is now available for your previously requested transmission.
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battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing
circuit to ensure that the battery is charged
within these temperature limits.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INFORMATION
¥
New batteries can be stored up to two years
without signiÞcant cycle loss. Store new/unused
batteries in a cool dry area.
¥
Batteries which have been in storage should be
charged overnight.
The following battery tips will help you obtain the
highest performance and longest cycle life from your
Motorola rechargeable battery.
¥
Do not return fully charged batteries to the
charger for an Òextra boostÓ. This action will
signiÞcantly reduce cycle life.
¥
Charge your new battery overnight (14-16
hours) before using it to obtain maximum
battery capacity and performance.
¥
¥
Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead
to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
Do not leave your radio and battery in the
charger when not charging. Continuous charging
will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger
as a radio stand.)
¥
For optimum battery life and operation use only
Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to
operate as an integrated energy system.
Battery Care and Tips
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (NiCd),
nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion
rechargeable battery.
When charging a battery that is attached to the
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
¥
The battery should be at about 25¡C (room
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a
cold battery (below 10¡C) may result in leakage
of electrolyte and ultimately, in failure of the
battery.
¥
Charging a hot battery (above 35¡C) results in
reduced discharge capacity, affecting the
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate
GETTING STARTED
¥
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Recycling or Disposal of Batteries
Charger LED
NiCd
At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be
recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be
available in all areas.
Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all
re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola
dealer for further information.
Charging the Battery
GETTING STARTED
If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low,
indicated by battery level indicator showing one or no
segments, you will need to charge the battery before
you can use it in your radio.
Note:Batteries are shipped uncharged from
the factory. New batteries could
prematurely indicate full charge, charge
a new battery for 14-16 hours before
initial use.
Red
Battery is charging
Green
Battery is fully charged
Flashing Red *
Battery is unchargeable
Flashing Yellow
Charger is getting ready to charge
Flashing Green
Battery is 90% charged
Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.
1.
Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
battery alone, in the charger.
2.
The chargerÕs LED indicates the charging
progress.
Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola
authorized batteries listed below; other batteries will
not charge.
Part No.
HNN9008
HNN9009
HNN9010
HNN9011
HNN9012
HNN9013
Description
High-Capacity NiMH
Ultra-High-Capacity NiMH
Ultra-High-Capacity FM NiMH
High-Capacity FM NiCd
High-Capacity NiCd
Lithium-Ion
FM - Factory Mutual
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Status
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ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Removing the Battery
Attaching the Battery
Battery
Latches
1.
2.
Fit the extensions at the bottom of the
battery into the slots at the bottom of the
radioÕs body.
1.
Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.
2.
Slide the battery latches, on both sides of
the battery, downwards.
Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until you hear a click.
3.
Pull the top part of the battery away from the
radioÕs body, and remove the battery.
15
GETTING STARTED
Slots
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Antenna
1.
Align the threaded end of the antenna with
the radioÕs antenna connector.
2.
Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
16
Removing the Antenna
¥
Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can
remove it.
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Attaching the Belt Clip
Removing the Belt Clip
Belt Clip Tab
Align the grooves of the belt clip with those
of the battery.
1.
Use a key to press the belt clip tab away
from the battery.
2.
Press the belt clip downwards until a click is
heard.
2.
Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
17
GETTING STARTED
1.
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Attaching the Dust Cover
Dust Cover
Loop
Dust Cover
Tab
GETTING STARTED
Slot for
Dust Cover Tab
1.
Place the dust cover loop over the attached
antenna.
2.
Slide the loop all the way down to the base
of the antenna.
3.
Insert the dust cover tab into the slot above
the connector.
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Thumbscrew
4.
Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in
place. DO NOT overtighten the thumbscrew.
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RADIO OPERATION
Or, if a button is programmed for Òvolume set,Ó
press this button and adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Turning The Radio On or Off
Radio Self Test
Turn the radio on by rotating the volume control
clockwise. The radio goes through a power-up self
check and, if it passes the check, the display
momentarily shows ÒSELF TEST.Ó A good-power-up,
high-pitched tone sounds to indicate that the radio has
passed the self check.
ON
OFF
To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise.
To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.
Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust
the volume level.
Listen until you hear a transmission, then adjust
the volume control for a comfortable listening level.
Note: The power-up self check veriÞes that the
radioÕs microprocessor-based systems are working, but it does not check all of the rf components, nor does it check the operation of all
customer-speciÞc features. Motorola recommends that the functionality of the radio be periodically checked by an authorized Motorola
service shop.
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GETTING STARTED
Adjusting the RadioÕs Volume
If the radio fails the self check, the display shows
ÒERROR XX/XXÓ (where XX/XX is an alphanumeric
error code), accompanied by a bad-power-up, lowpitched tone. Turn the radio off, check the battery, and
turn the radio back on. If the radio still does not pass
the self check, a problem exists in the radio. Contact
your nearest Motorola Service Shop.
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BASIC RADIO CALLS
3.
Press / until the
desired zone name is
For example
displayed.
ÑorÑ
CITY POLICE
Enter the number of
the desired zone.
4.
Press ..
5.
The displayed zone is
the new selected
zone.
This section outlines the basic functions of your radio.
All references to what is shown on the display is only
valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the
display below
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
SELECTING A ZONE AND MODE
A mode is a channel or talkgroup and all the features
that are programmed to it. A zone is a grouping of
modes that is selected using the menu keys. Before
you use your radio to receive or send messages, you
should Þrst select the desired zone and mode.
Selecting a Zone
(for Model II radios only)
1.
Press / until
ZONE is displayed.
2.
Press l (the softkey below ZONE).
For example
The current zone
PLANT POLICE
name blinks on the
display.
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ZONE MUTE CALL
CITY POLICE
Selecting a Mode
1.
Turn the mode selector knob to the desired
mode.
2.
The display shows
the selected modeÕs
name.
3.
If the selected mode
is unprogrammed, an
invalid-mode tone is
heard until a valid
programmed mode is
selected.
For example
PLANT MODE 1
UNPROGRAMMED
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1.
Turn the radio on and select the desired
zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and
Mode).
2.
Your radio is now set to receive calls on the
selected mode.
¥ If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blinking red LED on receive (PTT released) indicates
that the mode is currently busy.
¥ If a mode is programmed for receive only,
any attempt to transmit on that mode will cause
an invalid-mode tone to sound until the PTT
switch is released.
Trunked Modes
MAKING A CALL
Conventional Modes
1.
Turn the radio on and select the desired conventional zone and mode (see Selecting a
Zone and Mode).
2.
Press and hold the PTT switch on the side of
the radio and speak slowly and clearly into
the microphone area. The red LED lights
continuously when the radio is transmitting.
3.
When you have Þnished talking, release the
PTT to listen.
Note: Do not interrupt another user. If the present
mode is programmed to receive PL, ensure that
the mode is not in use by pressing the monitor
button to listen for activity.
1.
Turn the radio on and select the desired
trunked zone and mode (see Selecting a
Zone and Mode).
2.
Press and hold the PTT switch on the side of
the radio and speak slowly and clearly into
the microphone area. The red LED lights
when the radio is transmitting. When you
have Þnished talking, release the PTT to listen.
Note: If you hear a busy signal (a low-frequency
Òbah-bah-bah-bahÓ), release the PTT switch and
wait for a call-back tone (sounds like Òdi-di-ditÓ).
When you hear the call-back tone you will have
three seconds to press the PTT switch. This
allows you to make another call without getting a
busy signal.
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BASIC RADIO CALLS
RECEIVING A CALL
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¥ If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard
when the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is
not possible. The radio may be out of range.
Low-Battery Alert
Your radio emits an alert tone when a low-battery
condition is detected.
Coded Squelch Operation
Tone Private-Line¨ (PL), Digital Private-Lineª (DPL),
and carrier squelch operation are all available in your
radio, on a per-mode basis. When in carrier squelch
operation, all trafÞc on the mode is heard. When in PL
or DPL operation, your radio responds to only those
messages intended for you. When this feature is
mode-slaved, PL, DPL, or carrier squelch is
programmed to each mode.
FAILSOFT OPERATION
(TRUNKED SYSTEMS ONLY)
The ÒfailsoftÓ system ensures continual radio
communications capability during a trunked system
failure. Your radio will automatically go into failsoft
operation, if the central trunking controller fails for any
reason. While in failsoft operation, your radio will
transmit and receive on a predetermined frequency on
a conventional mode. When the trunked system
returns to normal operation, the radio will automatically
leave the failsoft operation and return to trunked
operation.
During failsoft operation,
1.
Whenever the radio is operating in carrier squelch, the
display will show C.
Variable RF Power Level
(Selected Models Only)
Radios can have more than one power level. High
power can be programmed on modes where high
power is permitted, and low power can be
programmed on all other modes. The high-/low-power
feature can be selected via the menu keys.
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You will hear a faint
ÒbeepingÓ sound
every ten seconds.
Alternates between
FAILSOFT
and
PLANT POLICE
2.
Your radio becomes unsquelched.
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3.
The radioÕs keypad tones, normally heard each time a
keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on
(unmuted) at your discretion. To use the keypad mute
feature
1.
Press / until
MUTE is displayed.
2.
Press ; (the soft- You will see the curkey below MUTE).
rent mute state
momentarily.
ZONE MUTE CALL
Press the softkey
below the desired
mute state (on or off).
The radio returns to
the home display.
PLANT POLICE
Note: Pressing . or the PTT switch will exit this
menu without changing the mute selection.
TONES ON
or
TONES OFF
Then
ON
OFF
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BASIC RADIO CALLS
MUTING THE KEYPAD TONES
(FOR KEYPAD RADIOS ONLY)
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TRUNKED FEATURES
This section outlines the trunked features of your radio.
All references to what is shown on the display is only
valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the
display below
PLANT POLICE
TRUNKED FEATURES
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
VIEWING YOUR RADIOÕS ID NUMBER
To view your radioÕs ID number
1. Press / until CALL is
displayed.
ZONE MUTE CALL
2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).
3. The display shows the
last ID number transmitted or received.
ID: 722588
4. Press ,.
5. The display shows your
radioÕs ID number.
6. Press . to return the
radio to the home display.
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MY ID:741317
PLANT POLICE
Note: If your radio has been so programmed, you
can press the call button for quick access to
viewing your radioÕs ID number. This takes you
directly to step 3.
ENHANCED PRIVATE CALL OPERATION
The Enhanced Private Conversation feature not only
allows you to have a conversation that is heard only by
the two parties involved, but also enables you to
determine whether the radio that you are calling is in
service. The radio being called can also view the
calling radio's ID number before answering. You can
then choose whether or not to leave your radioÕs ID
number (via a Call Alert page) with the radio you are
calling so that you may be called back. Enhanced
Private Conversation operation is similar to telephone
operation.
Answering a Private Call
1. Upon receiving a Private Conversation call,
two alert tones sounds
(repeating every Þve
seconds for 20 seconds).
Alternates between
CALL RECEIVED
and
PLANT POLICE
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2. The green LED and call received status
annunciator, F, will blink indicating that a call
is being received. You have 20 seconds to
answer the call before the radio automatically
returns to the home display.
3. Press the call response button or the call button.
ID: 722588
5. After viewing the callerÕs ID number, you can
decide to either talk privately (go to next step),
or not answer the call by pressing the call
response or call button to return to the home
display.
6. If you decide to answer the call, press the PTT
switch.
7. The callerÕs ID number
remains displayed for the
duration of the call.
PLANT POLICE
Note: If you press the PTT switch before you press
the call response button, the response will be
transmitted to everyone in the talkgroup (a dispatch mode operation).
¥ After answering a Private Call, the callerÕs ID
number is stored in your radio as the Òlast ID
number receivedÓ.
¥ If your radio is conÞgured for Private Call II,
upon receiving a Private Conversation call, two
alert tones sounds, followed by the received
voice.
Making a Private Call
There are four phases in making a private call, namely
¥ initiating a private call,
¥ entering the desired radio ID number,
¥ sending the radio ID number, and
¥ having the conversation and hanging-up.
Initiating a Private Call
ID: 722588
8. When Þnished with conversation, press .
or the call response button to hang up.
1. Press / until CALL is
displayed.
ZONE MUTE CALL
2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).
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TRUNKED FEATURES
4. The display shows the
incoming callerÕs ID
number, and the call
received annunciator will
turn off.
9. The radio will return to
the home display.
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3. The display shows the
last ID number transmitted or received.
ID: 722588
Entering the Desired Radio ID Number
If the last ID number called is the desired number, go
directly to step 5.
TRUNKED FEATURES
To enter a new number
4a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the
keypad.
4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears
and the new digits appear as they are being
entered.
4c. The cursor ßashes indicating the location of
the next number to be entered.
Note: Exactly six digits must be entered for the
radio ID number. If fewer than six digits were
entered, you will hear a bad-keypress tone and
the display will show ÒINVALID ENTRYÓ when
attempting to send the radio ID number. A badkeypress tone will also be heard if you try to
enter a seventh digit.
¥ Once you have started entering numbers,
the , key functions as a backspace key.
Pressing it causes the last digit entered to be
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erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When
the last digit is erased, an additional press of this
key causes the last ID number transmitted or
received to be displayed; pressing / shows
the Þrst member of the list.
To enter a number from the call list
4a. Press either , or /.
4b. / takes you forward to the Þrst or next
member of the list; , takes you backwards
to the last or previous member of the list.
Alternates between
4c. When at a member of
the list, the display alter- CK TANG
nates between showing
and
the memberÕs name and
ID: 784116
ID number.
To enter a number from a location in the call list
4a. Press either , or / to enter the call
list.
4b. Enter the Þrst digit of the location number. If
there are fewer than 10 members in the list,
go directly to step 4e.
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4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list,
the display shows ÒID LOC#X_Ó (where X is
the Þrst digit). The cursor blinks to show the
location of the second digit.
4d. Enter the second digit of the location number.
Alternates between
CK TANG
and
ID: 784116
Note: The last member of the list is also the Òlast ID
transmitted or receivedÓ at position Ò00Ó on the
list.
¥ If you enter a location number that does not
exist (for example, Ò15Ó), the display will show
ÒINVALID ENTRY,Ó and the radio will sound an
invalid-keypress tone and return back to step 4b
of this procedure.
Sending the Radio ID Number
5. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID number.
6. If the radio you are calling is on the air, you will
hear a telephone-type ringing for 20 seconds,
or until the called radio answers the call.
NO ANSWER
At this point you can either send a Call Alertª
page, or go to step 10 to hang up.
8. If the party you are calling answers the call,
you will hear his/her voice.
Note: If the radio you are calling is not in service,
you will not hear the ringing and the display will
show ÒNO ACKÓ. Go to step 10 to hang up.
¥ If your radio is conÞgured for Private Call II,
you will not hear the telephone type ringing.
Instead you are able to proceed to talk to the
Called party.
Having the Conversation and Hanging-up
9. Press the PTT switch to have a Private Conversation with the called person.
10. When Þnished with your conversation, or if the
radio you called does not answer or is not in
service, press . to hang up.
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TRUNKED FEATURES
4e. The radio goes to that
position in the list. The
display alternates
between showing the
memberÕs name and ID
number.
7. If the party you are calling does not answer the
call within twenty seconds, the telephone ringing stops and an alert
tone sounds.
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11. The radio will return to
the home display.
CALL ALERT OPERATION
PLANT POLICE
TRUNKED FEATURES
Note: Once engaged in a private conversation, if
the radio is left idle for more than one minute, a
momentary warning alert sounds every six seconds to remind you that dispatch calls are not
being heard. After two minutes, a permanent
invalid mode tone sounds.
Leaving a Call Alert Page
Answering a Call Alert Page with a Group
Call
1. Upon receiving a Call Alert page, four alert
tones sounds (repeats every 5 seconds).
2. The green LED lights and the Call Received
annunciator, F, blinks indicating a call is
received.
3. Press the PTT switch to answer the page.
1. If the party you want to have a Private Call
does not answer the call within twenty seconds, you can choose to leave a Call Alertª
page. This leaves your radioÕs ID number with
the called radio so you can be called back
later.
2. Press the PTT switch to send the Call Alert
page. You will hear Þve beeps, indicating that
the system has received your ID number and
the radio you are calling is on the air.
3. Press ..
4. The radio will return to
the home display.
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PLANT POLICE
4. The display shows the
current talkgroup. The
audible alert, LED and
call received annunciator
turns off.
FIRE DEPT
5. The ID number of the radio that paged you is
stored as Òthe last ID number received.Ó
6. Have your conversation in the normal manner;
all members of your talkgroup will hear your
response. Press the PTT switch to talk;
release the switch to listen.
Note: When you received a Call Alert page, you
can enter Private Call mode and call the paging
radio using the latest ID received.
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Making a Call Alert
To enter a new number
There are three phases in making a call alert, namely
4a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the
keypad.
¥ initiating a call alert,
¥ entering the radio ID number that you wish to
page, and
¥ sending the call alert.
Initiating a Call Alert
4c. The cursor ßashes indicating the location of
the next number to be entered.
PAGE PHON VIEW
2. Press l (the softkey below PAGE).
3. The display shows the
last ID number transmitted or received.
ID: 722588
Note: The same list is shared by both Call Alert
and Private Conversation features.
¥ If your radio has been so programmed, you
can press the page button for quick access to
the Call Alert feature. This will take you directly
to step 3.
Entering the Radio ID Number that you
wish to Page
If the last ID number called or received is the desired
number, go directly to step 5.
Note: Exactly six digits must be entered for the
radio ID number. If fewer than six digits were
entered, you will hear a bad-keypress tone when
attempting to send the radio ID number. A badkeypress tone will also be heard if you try to
enter a seventh digit.
¥ Once you have started entering numbers,
the , key functions as a backspace key.
Pressing it causes the last digit entered to be
erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When
the last digit is erased, an additional press of this
key causes the last ID number transmitted or
received to be displayed; pressing / shows
the Þrst member of the list.
To enter a number from the call list
4a. Press either , or /.
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TRUNKED FEATURES
1. Press / until PAGE is
displayed.
4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears
and the new digits appear as they are being
entered.
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4b. / takes you forward to the Þrst or next
member of the list; , takes you backwards
to the last or previous member of the list.
TRUNKED FEATURES
Alternates between
4c. When at a member of
the list, the display alter- CK TANG
nates between showing
and
the memberÕs name and
ID: 784116
ID number.
To enter a number from a location in the call list
4a. Press either , or / to enter the call
list.
4b. Enter the Þrst digit of the location number. If
there are fewer than 10 members in the list,
go directly to step 4e.
4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list,
the display shows ÒID LOC#X_Ó (where X is
the Þrst digit). The cursor blinks to show the
location of the second digit.
4d. Enter the second digit of the location number.
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4e. The radio goes to that
position in the list. The
display alternates
between showing the
memberÕs name and ID
number.
Alternates between
CK TANG
and
ID: 784116
Note: The last member of the list is also the Òlast ID
transmitted or receivedÓ at position Ò00Ó on the
list.
¥ If you enter a location number that does not
exist (for example, Ò15Ó), the display will show
ÒINVALID ENTRY,Ó and the radio will sound an
invalid-keypress tone and return back to step 4b
of this procedure.
Sending the Call Alert
5. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID number.
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If the page is unsuccessful
6a. If you hear one beep, the ID number has
been received by the system, but the radio
you are paging is not on the air; your radio
remains in the Call Alert mode.
6b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number
again, or press . to hang up and return to
the home display.
If the page is successful
The automatic multiple site selection (AMSS) feature
extends communications beyond the reach of a single
trunked site. In a system where wide-area coverage is
required, multiple trunking sites are used.
AMSS automatically switches the radio to a different
site when the current-site signal becomes too weak.
Typically, this happens when the radio is moved out of
the range of one site and into the range of another.
Under normal conditions, this switching is invisible to
the user.
Viewing the Current Site
1.
Press the search button.
6a. If you hear Þve beeps, the ID number has
been received by the system, and the radio
you are paging is on the air and has received
your page.
2. If the radio is locked on a
site, the display shows
the current site.
SITE 4
6b. The radio automatically
returns to the home display
3. If the radio is scanning
for a new site, the display shows ÒSCANNINGÓ until it locks on a
new site.
SCANNING SITE
PLANT POLICE
Then it shows the number of the new site.
SITE 7
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TRUNKED FEATURES
If after six seconds the called radio fails to
acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched alert
tone sounds and the display changes to ÒNO
ACKNOWLEDGEÓ.
AUTOMATIC MULTIPLE SITE SELECTION
(AMSS)
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Forcing a Site Change
Locking and Unlocking a Site
TRUNKED FEATURES
1. Press and hold down the search button to
force the change to a new site.
1. Press / until SITE is
displayed.
SITE PAGE CALL
2. Press l (the softkey below SITE).
2. You will hear a tone
while the radio scans for
a new site.
SCANNING SITE
3. The radio automatically
returns to the home display.
PLANT POLICE
3. The current lock state is
momentarily displayed.
SITE LOCKED
or
SITE UNLOCKED
4. The display changes to
LOCK
UNLK
5. Press the key below the desired lock state.
6. The radio automatically
returns to the home display.
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PLANT POLICE
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CONVENTIONAL FEATURES
2. Press l (the softkey below DIR).
3. The current talkaround
state appears on the display for a few seconds.
This section outlines the conventional features of your
radio. All references to what is shown on the display is
only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section,
the display below
4. Then, the display
prompts for the new
state.
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
REPEAT/DIRECT
If the repeat/direct feature is programmed to a
mode, that mode operates on either direct or
repeat operation.
¥
If the repeat/direct feature is programmed to the
keypad, you can change the repeat/direct setting
by doing the following.
1. Press / until DIR is
displayed.
DIR
PWR
RPTR
6. The radio returns to the
home display.
PLANT POLICE
SMART PTT
Smart PTT is a per-mode feature which gives the
system manager better control of radio operators.
When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot
transmit on an active mode. Three radio-wide
variations of smart PTT are available.
¥
Transmit Inhibit on Busy ModeÑyou are prevented from transmitting if any activity is
detected on the mode.
PROG
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CONVENTIONAL
FEATURES
¥
DIR
5. Press l below the desired talkaround
state: repeat (RPTR) or direct (DIR).
The repeat/direct feature allows you to bypass the
repeater and talk directly to another portable radio.
This is known as DIRECT operation. The transmit
frequency is the same as the receive frequency.
In REPEAT operation, you talk through the
repeater, which increases the radio's operating
range. The transmit frequency is not the same
as the receive frequency.
or
DIRECT MODE
PLANT POLICE
¥
REPEATER MODE
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Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong
Squelch CodeÑyou are prevented from transmitting on an active mode with a squelch code
other than your own. If the PL code is the same
as yours, you are allowed to transmit.
¥
Quick-Key OverrideÑThis feature can work in
conjunction with either of the two above variations. This feature allows you to override the
transmit-inhibit state by quick-keying (two PTT
presses within a programmable period -- the
default is one second -- of each other) the radio.
CONVENTIONAL
FEATURES
¥
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Note: If you try to transmit (press the PTT) on a
smart PTT mode that is busy, a continuous alert
tone is generated until the PTT is released; the
transmission is inhibited.
¥ The red LED blinks when the radio is receiving indicating that the mode is busy.
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SCAN
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
SCAN OPERATION
The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on
different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a
scan list of modes. This list can be programmed with
the Customer Programming Software (CPS) or user
programmable.
Three types of scan operation are available depending
on radio model.
Trunking
Comprises modes that are all from the
Priority Monitor same trunked system.
Conventional
Comprises conventional-only modes.
Talkgroup
Scan
Comprises conventional modes and
trunked modes from more than one
trunking system. Priority operation is
NOT available in this type of list.
Automatic scanning (autoscan) can be programmed
through the CPS. If autoscan is enabled for a mode,
your radio begins scanning, using the modeÕs scan list,
whenever you select that mode. The radio will continue
autoscanning until you select a mode that does not
have autoscan enabled.
Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad
(for Keypad radios only)
1.
Press / until
SCAN is displayed.
2.
Press ; (the soft- You will see the curkey below SCAN).
rent scan state
momentarily.
PHON SCAN CALL
SCAN ON
or
SCAN OFF
Then
OFF
ON
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SCAN
This section outlines the scan functions of your radio.
All references to what is shown on the display is only
valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the
display below
Your radio may support both priority and non-priority
scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list
can have one mode assigned as the Þrst priority mode,
and a second as the second priority mode.
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SCAN
3.
Press the softkey
below the desired
scan state (on or off).
The radio returns to
the home display.
Viewing a Scan List
(for keypad radios only)
PLANT POLICE
Note: The scan status annunciator, G, is displayed when the scan operation is active. It will
be removed from the display when the scan
operation is terminated.
Deleting Nuisance Modes
When the radio scans to a mode you do not wish to
monitor (nuisance mode), you can temporarily delete
that mode from the scan list.
1.
When your radio is locked on the mode to be
deleted, press the nuisance-mode delete
button (programmed via the CPS).
2.
A valid-keypress chirp is heard, indicating
that the mode has been deleted.
3.
The radio continues scanning the remaining
modes in the list.
4.
To resume scanning the deleted mode, you
must leave and reenter scan operation.
Note: Priority modes cannot be deleted.
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The view scan list feature allows you to view the
members of the scan list associated with the currently
selected mode.
To view a scan list
1.
Press / until
VIEW is displayed.
PAGE STS VIEW
2.
Press l (the softkey below VIEW).
PHON SCAN CALL
3.
Press ; (the softkey below SCAN).
For example
The display shows
FIRE DEPT
the Þrst member of
the scan list.
4.
Every subsequent press of / will scroll
through subsequent members of the scan
list.
5.
To leave the scan list feature, press the
HOME key, or the PTT switch, or turn the
mode selector knob.
6.
The radio returns to
the home display.
PLANT POLICE
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Programming a Scan List
(for keypad radios only)
The program scan list feature allows you to program
the members of the scan list associated with the
currently selected mode.
To program a scan list
1.
Press / until
PROG is displayed.
PROG
2.
Press l (the softkey below PROG).
SCAN PHON CALL
3.
Press l (the softkey below SCAN).
For example
The display shows
FIRE DEPT
the current mode
selected.
4.
Use the mode selector knob to select the
required talkgroup zone.
5.
Press , or / to select the required
zone. If the scan status annunciator G is
displayed, the mode is part of the scan list.
6.
Press the select key to change the scan
mode (see ÒScan ModesÓ on page 38).
7.
After making all the changes, select the
required operating mode.
8.
Press the HOME key, or the PTT switch, or
turn the mode selector knob to commit all
the changes made.
Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K,
blinks while program mode is active.
¥ The scan status annunciator, G, appears,
indicating that a scan list is being viewed.
¥ The dot of the priority scan annunciator, H,
blinks if the current displayed member of the
scan list is a priority 1 mode, and is solid the current displayed member of the scan list is a priority 2 mode.
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SCAN
Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K, is
displayed while list view mode is active.
¥ The scan status annunciator, G, appears,
indicating that a scan list is being viewed.
¥ The dot of the priority scan annunciator, H,
blinks if the current displayed member of the
scan list is a priority 1 mode, and is solid the current displayed member of the scan list is a priority 2 mode.
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Scan Modes
table lists the scan mode cycle activated by
subsequent presses of the select key.
SCAN
When programming the scan list, each member can
be given one of several scan modes. The following
Initial Scan
Mode of Member
Number of Times the Select Key is Pressed
Priority 2*
Priority 1*
Non Scan Member
Scan Member
Priority 2*
Priority 1*
Non Scan Member
Scan Member
Priority 2*
Priority 1*
Non Scan
Member
Scan Member
Priority 2*
Priority 1*
Non Scan Member
Scan Member
Priority 2*
Priority 1*
Non Scan Member
Scan Member
* Priority options are only available if enabled.
Note: There can only be ONE Priority 1 member
and ONE Priority 2 member in a scan list. Thus,
if there is already a Priority 1 member in the
scan list, changing another memberÕs mode to
Priority 1, would automatically cause the previous memberÕs mode to be changed to a Scan
Member. This same behavior is also seen when
programming the Priority 2 member.
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PROGRAMMING THE RADIO
This section outlines the programming functions of
your radio, and is only valid for Model II radios.
Throughout this section, the display below
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
This feature lets you use the radioÕs keypad to
change the telephone numbers assigned to any of
the telephone list members. Each phone number
can have up to 16 digits.
To change the telephone list
1. Press / until PROG
is displayed.
PROG
2. Press l (the softkey
below PROG).
SCAN PHON CALL
3. Press ; (the softkey
below PHON). The display shows the Þrst programmable member of
the telephone list.
FIRE DEPT
5. When you stop on a
member of the list, the
display will alternate
between showing the
memberÕs name and
telephone number.
Alternates between
POLICE DEPT
and
5556213
6. Press the select key to enter edit mode.
7. A short press would
enable the editing of the
telephone number. The
display shows the current memberÕs telephone
number.
8. A long press would
enable the editing of the
memberÕs name. The
display shows the current memberÕs name.
5556213
POLICE DEPT
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PROGRAMMING THE
RADIO
Programming the
Telephone List Numbers
4. Press / or ,,
ÑorÑ
Use the keypad to enter the desired memberÕs
position number (1 to 19) to view the other
members of the telephone list.
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PROGRAMMING THE
RADIO
9. Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the
changes. The blinking cursor indicates the
position of the next number to be added. If you
require a pause in the phone dialing sequence
(to allow for a delay), you can do so by Þrst
pressing the Ò*Ó key, followed by pressing the
Ò#Ó key. The display will show a ÒPÓ for pause.
10. When you have Þnished changing the telephone number, press the select key again. The
change is saved in the radioÕs memory.
11. You are returned to step
5. The display will again Alternates between
alternate between showPOLICE DEPT
ing the memberÕs name
and
and telephone number.
5556445
You can now change
additional numbers.
When the last digit on the display has been
erased, additional presses of this key or the
/ key will cause you to leave the edit mode
without making any changes.
¥ You can only enter a maximum of 16 digits in
any entry for the telephone list. When this maximum is reached, the cursor will disappear. If you
try to add any more digits, you will hear an
invalid (bad) keypress alert tone.
Programming the Call List
This feature lets you use the radioÕs keypad to
change the radio ID numbers assigned to the call list
used by the trunked Private Conversationª and
Call Alertª features. Similarly, in Conventional
Mode, you may change the Call List used by StatAlert Selective Call and Call Alert.
To change the call list radio ID numbers
12. When you have Þnished making changes,
press . to exit program mode.
1. Press / until PROG
is displayed.
DIR
13. The radio will return to
the home display.
2. Press l (the softkey
below PROG).
SCAN PHON CALL
PLANT POLICE
Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K,
blinks while program mode is active.
¥ In the edit mode, the , key functions as a
backspace key. Pressing it will erase the previous digit, and the cursor will move to the left.
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3. Press l (the softkey
below CALL). The display shows the Þrst programmable member of
the call list.
SCAN PROG
SK TAN
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4. Press / or ,,
ÑorÑ
Use the keypad to enter the desired memberÕs
position number (1 to 19) to view the other
members of the call list.
Alternates between
CT CHAN
and
ID: 753951
6. Press the select key to enter edit mode.
7. A short press would
enable the editing of the
radio ID. The display
shows the current memberÕs radio ID number.
8. A long press would
enable the editing of the
memberÕs name. The
display shows the current memberÕs name.
11. You are returned to step
5. The display will again Alternates between
alternate between showCT CHAN
ing the memberÕs name
and
and radio ID number.
ID: 753853
You can now change
additional numbers.
12. When you have Þnished making changes,
press . to exit program mode.
13. The radio will return to
the home display.
ID: 753951
CT CHAN
9. Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the
changes. The blinking cursor indicates the
position of the next number to be added.
PLANT POLICE
Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K,
blinks while program mode is active.
¥ In the edit mode, the , key functions as a
backspace key. Pressing it will erase the previous digit, and the cursor will move to the left.
When the last digit on the display has been
erased, additional presses of this key or the
/ key will cause you to leave the edit mode
without making any changes.
¥ When the maximum number of digits for the
radio ID is reached, the cursor will disappear. If
you try to add any more digits, you will hear an
invalid (bad) keypress alert tone.
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PROGRAMMING THE
RADIO
5. When you stop on a
member of the list, the
display will alternate
between showing the
memberÕs name and
radio ID number.
10. When you have Þnished changing the number,
press the select key again. The change is
saved in the radioÕs memory.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
This section outlines the telephone operations of your
radio. All references to what is shown on the display is
only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section,
the display below
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
The telephone feature allows you to use your radio
similar to a standard telephone.
When you are dialing from the keypad, your radio
may be programmed with either buffered dial (you
enter all digits and press the PTT before the digits
are sent out) or live dial (each digit is sent out as it is
pressed).
TELEPHONE
OPERATION
Answering a Telephone Call
1. When a telephone call is Alternates between
being received, you will
PLANT POLICE
hear telephone-type
and
ringing.
PHONE CALL
2. Press the pre-programmed phone button
or call response button
to answer the call.
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3. Carry on with your conversation in the normal
manner. Press the PTT switch to talk; release
the PTT to listen.
4. When you have Þnished your conversation,
press . or the phone button to hang up.
5. The radio will return to
the home display.
PLANT POLICE
Note: The call received status annunciator, F,
ßashes when you receive a call, but is not displayed when you answer the call.
Making a Telephone Call
(for Model II radios only)
There are three phases in making a phone call,
namely
¥ accessing the telephone system,
¥ sending the telephone number,
¥ having the conversation and hanging-up.
Accessing the Telephone System
1. Press / until PHON
is displayed.
MSG
SCAN PHON
2. Press l (the softkey below PHON).
PHONE CALL
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3. Your radio attempts to access the telephone
system.
4. If you connect successfully, you will hear a dial
tone.
5. The display will show the
last number dialed.
5551135
Sending the Telephone Number
Sending the telephone number using the keypad
6a. The number can now be entered from the
keypad, using any of the numeric (0 Ð 9) keys,
and the Ò*Ó and Ò#Ó keys. The cursor ßashes to
indicate the location of the next digit to be
entered. A pause can be entered in the telephone number by Þrst pressing the Ò*Ó key,
then the Ò#Ó key (Buffered dial only - The
pause will be shown on the display as a ÒPÓ).
Sending the telephone number using a Number on
the Telephone List
6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone
list. / takes you forward to the next member of the list; , takes you backwards to
the previous member of the list.
6b. Stop at the member you wish to call.
6c. The display alternates
between showing the
memberÕs name and
telephone number.
Alternates between
POLICE DEPT
and
5556445
6d. Press the PTT button.
6e. The telephone number
will be sent out; you will
hear tones as they are
sent.
POLICE DEPT
6f. If you hear a busy signal, go to step 8 for
hang-up procedure.
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TELEPHONE
OPERATION
6b. If your radio is programmed for Òlive dial,Ó each
digit is sent out as its key is pressed.
ÑorÑ
If your radio is programmed for Òbuffered dial,Ó
each digit is temporarily stored as you enter
them. After entering the number, press the
PTT switch to send out the number.
6c. The telephone number will be sent out; you
will hear tones as they are sent. If you hear a
busy signal, go to step 8 for hang-up procedure.
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Sending the Telephone number using a Location in
the Telephone List
6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone
list.
6b. Enter the location (any preprogrammed location from 1 through 19) of the number you
wish to call.
6c. The radio will go to the selected location.
6d. The display alternates
between showing the
memberÕs name and
telephone number.
Alternates between
POLICE DEPT
and
5556445
6e. Press the PTT button.
TELEPHONE
OPERATION
6f. The telephone number
will be sent out; you will
hear tones as they are
sent.
POLICE DEPT
6g. If you hear a busy signal, go to step 8 for
hang-up procedure.
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Having the Conversation and Hanging Up
7. If call is answered, communicate in the normal
manner. Press the PTT switch to talk; release
the PTT to listen.
8. When Þnished with your conversation, or if the
number you called is busy or does not answer,
press . or the phone button to send the
hang-up code.
9. The radio will return to
the home display.
PLANT POLICE
Note: You can press the pre-programmed phone
button for quick access to the telephone call feature. This will take you directly to step 3.
¥ The ÒPLEASE WAITÓ message is a timed
message. If you cannot access the telephone
system (no dial tone heard), press . key or
the phone button to hang up, and start again at
step 1 of this procedure.
¥ If you are out of range of the trunked system
or the phone interconnect is out of service, ÒNO
PHONEÓ is displayed and a continuous lowpitched tone sounds.
¥ If the trunked phone interconnect is in use, a
busy tone sounds and ÒPHONE BUSYÓ is displayed.
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¥ When the maximum number of digits have
been entered (buffered dial only), the cursor will
disappear.
¥ In the edit mode, the , key functions as a
backspace key. Pressing this key erases the last
digit entered, and moves the cursor to the left.
When the last digit on the display is erased,
additional presses of this key causes the last
member of the preprogrammed telephone list to
be displayed; pressing the / key displays the
Þrst member of the list.
¥ After reaching the number you are calling,
you may need to dial an extension number
before you can reach your party. Here, enter the
extension number from the keypad or (if so programmed) use the arrow keys to Þnd the extension number in the telephone list. If you have live
dial, the number is sent as the keys are pressed.
If you have buffered dial, press the PTT switch
again to send out the extension number.
¥ Motorola trunked systems and many conventional telephone patches generate a highpitched go-ahead tone when the radio's PTT
switch is released. This is heard by the land-line
party and is an indicator to begin talking.
¥ The conventional telephone feature allows
you to use your conventional radio similar to a
standard telephone. To make a call through the
telephone system, your radio must send access
and hangup codes to the system. Unless otherwise indicated, the conventional telephone sections in this manual assume that the access and
hangup codes have been programmed into the
radio by the RSS. These codes will then be automatically transmitted.
TELEPHONE
OPERATION
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SPECIAL FEATURES
This section outlines some of the special features that
can be conÞgured for your radio. However, not all
models come equipped with these features.
All references to what is shown on the display is only
valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the
display below
operation places the call to the currently
selected mode; non-tactical operation places the
call to a predetermined emergency mode.
ÒEmergencyÓ signals a critical situation. It should
NEVER be used for any other reason.
Sending an Emergency Alarm
1.
Alternates between
Press and hold the
emergency button (the
EMERGENCY
length of button press
and
is programmable by
PLANT POLICE
the CPS).
2.
A short, medium-pitched emergency tone
sounds, indicating entry into emergency
operation.
3.
When the trunked emergency alarm is
acknowledged by the central controller, the
radio sounds Þve beeps and the alarm ends.
4.
The radio returns to normal operation or, if
enabled in your radio (trunked emergency
call systems only), enters into emergency
call operation.
5.
While in emergency call operation, subsequent presses of the emergency button will
re-initiate the emergency sequence.
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
Pressing the top emergency button (for radios with
emergency operation) sends out an emergency signal,
which takes precedence over any other signalling
activity in progress. This emergency signal can take
two forms: emergency alarm and emergency call. Your
radio can have either or both signal types enabled.
¥
¥
The emergency alarm feature alerts the dispatcher, who is using a special terminal, to an
emergency condition and identiÞes the unit
sending the emergency signal.
The emergency call (radios with trunked emergency operation only) is a type of dispatch operation which gives your radio priority access.
Emergency call is programmable for either tactical or non-tactical operation. Tactical emergency
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1.
In radios with the silent emergency alarm
option enabled, pressing the emergency button sends an emergency signal to the dispatcher.
2.
During the emergency alarm procedure: the
LED will not light, tones will not sound, and the
display will not change.
3.
The audio is muted (turned off), and will
remain so until you exit the emergency state.
Note: Pressing the PTT switch while the radio is in
emergency alarm operation will place the radio
in emergency call operation if emergency call is
enabled.
Sending an Emergency Call
1.
and
PLANT POLICE
2.
A short, medium-pitched emergency tone
sounds.
Canceling an Emergency Alarm
1.
Press the emergency button for more than
11/2 seconds (programmable by the CPS).
3.
Press the PTT switch requesting a priority
mode assignment in the trunked system.
2.
A medium-pitched emergency-exit tone
sounds until the button is released and the
radio returns to normal operation.
4.
While the radio is in emergency call
operation, it operates in the usual dispatch
manner.
The alarm can also be canceled (without sounding the
emergency-exit tone) by:
¥
¥
¥
Press the emergency Alternates between
button.
EMERGENCY
pressing the PTT switch (see following note),
turning the radio off, or
receiving an acknowledge from the dispatcher.
Note: The mode you use during an emergency is
controlled by whether your radio is programmed
for tactical or non-tactical operation. If tactical,
you will be talking to the mode you selected
before entering emergency call; if non-tactical,
you will talk to a preprogrammed emergency
mode.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm
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¥ If you change modes while in emergency call
operation, the emergency call is moved and continued on the new mode.
Ending an Emergency Call
It is important that you exit the emergency call mode
when you have Þnished your emergency call.
1.
Press the emergency button for more than 1
1/2 seconds (programmable by the CPS).
2.
You will hear a medium-pitched emergencyexit tone until the emergency button is
released, and the radio will return to normal
operation.
Emergency with Voice to Follow
This feature (aka Hot Microphone) places your radio in
a transmit mode for a preprogrammed period of time
(programmable by CPS) after the emergency alarm is
activated. During this time period, voice transmissions
can be made without pressing the PTT.
After this transmit time has expired, the unit will revert
back to receive mode. Normal operation resumes, and
the user is required to press PTT for any further
transmissions on that emergency channel.
DYNAMIC REGROUPING
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The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher
to temporarily reassign selected radios, operating in
the same or different trunked modes, to a single
special mode so that they can communicate with each
other. This feature, enabled in each radio via the CPS,
is typically used during special operations. When your
radio has been dynamically regrouped, you will hear a
distinct ÒgurgleÓ tone.
Mode Selection
You will not notice whether your radio has this feature
enabled until a dynamic regrouping is sent by the
dispatcher. If you turn your radio's mode selector knob
to the dynamic regrouping position without being
dynamically regrouped, an invalid-mode tone will be
heard.
You can select the dynamic regrouping position using
the menu on the display (Model II radios only) or using
the mode selector knob. To do this with the mode
selector knob
1. When your radio is dynamically regrouped,
you will hear a ÒgurgleÓ tone.
2. Your radio is automatically switched to the
dynamic regrouping mode. The display shows
the name assigned to the dynamic regrouping
mode.
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4. Talk and listen as usual.
5. When the dynamic regrouping is canceled by
the dispatcher:
a. If the mode selector knob is in the dynamic
regrouping position, an invalid-mode tone is
heard until a normal mode is selected.
b. If the mode selector knob is in any other
mode position, the radio will transmit in the
selected mode.
Select
Enabled
These radios are free to make mode
changes to any available mode,
including the dynamic regrouping
mode.
These radios cannot change modes,
Select Dis- since the dispatcher has speciÞcally
abled
chosen to force the radio to remain in
the dynamic mode.
Scan, Phone, and Private Conversation cannot be
selected while the radio is select disabled.
Note: Until you select the correct mode position,
you will hear a gurgle tone each time you press
the PTT switch, reminding you that you are
transmitting on the dynamic regrouping mode,
not the mode indicated by the position of the
mode selector knob.
Select Enable and Disable
The dispatcher may classify regrouped radios into
either of two categories: select enabled, and select
disabled.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
3. Turn the mode selector knob to the dynamic
regrouping position to transmit on the dynamic
regrouping mode.
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SMARTZONE OPERATION
This section outlines the SmartZone operations of your
radio. All references to what is shown on the display is
only valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section,
the display below
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
SMARTZONE
OPERATION
BENEFITS OF
SMARTZONETM
Radios that operate in a SmartZone system enjoy the
beneÞts that SmartZone brings over AMSS operation.
Like AMSS, SmartZone is a wide-area coverage
system that allows multiple sites to be operational in
the system. SmartZone brings several enhancements
over AMSS operation, as in the following.
1. Dynamic Site Assignment
Allows the zone controller to dynamically assign
channels at sites where required, as opposed to
bringing up channels at all of the sites as AMSS
systems do.
2. Variable Density Sites
SmartZone allows sites to have varying numbers
of channel resources to accommodate low-density
areas as well as high-density areas.
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3. Automatic Site Registration/De-registration
SmartZone radios automatically send in their unit
IDs and current mode selections upon power up,
power down, site switches, mode changes, and
when they exit emergency operation. This allows
the zone controller to know where the radio is at
all times, and what mode the radio has selected.
4. Critical Site Assignment
One or more sites can be designated as critical
sites. This instructs the zone controller to ensure
that every site designated as a critical site must
have available channel resources, before a channel is given to a radio wishing to be identiÞed as a
critical site user. Otherwise a busy will be sent to
the unit.
5. Busy Override
This feature allows a SmartZone radio to send a
busy override request if a busy is issued. The zone
controller sends a grant even though not all of the
sites may have available channel resources.
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6. Enhanced Automatic Site Switching
9. Enhanced Failsoft Operation
SmartZone radios will use RSSI (received signal
strength indication) to determine if the radio
should switch to another site. This is transparent
to the user. In addition, the zone controller continuously transmits adjacent site information to the
radios, so that the radio, at any time, is able to
quickly switch to the next site that has the highest
RSSI rating. This is an enhancement over AMSS
systems.
If a site experiences a complete failure, it will
revert to failsoft operation like today's SMARTNET
system. A SmartZone radio, however, can be programmed to automatically migrate to the lowest
failsoft frequency programmed in its list of 32 control modes. The radio will periodically scan the
control mode to check for the presence of a valid
control mode (in case the radio roamed into a site
which is trunking).
SmartZone radios can program certain sites to be
always preferred, most preferred, or least preferred. This gives the user the ßexibility to keep a
radio on a particular site, regardless of the presence of a stronger signal from an adjacent site.
This also forces the radio to always look for its preferred site and use it whenever possible.
8. Site Trunking
Site Switching in SmartZone
Site Switching in SmartZone mainly uses signal
strength to determine whether or not to switch sites.
Other factors used are the radio's preferred site
selection, and whether the radio is site locked or not.
Because the radio knows the site ID, active control
mode, and the signal strengths of its adjacent sites,
the radio is capable of quickly switching sites.
If the zone controller loses communication with
any site, that site will revert to what is known as
Òsite trunking.Ó While in this condition, radios are
still able to operate in the trunking mode, but
trunking operations are limited to the site only.
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SMARTZONE
OPERATION
7. Preferred Site
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Viewing the Current Site
3. When a new site is found, the new site's name
will be momentarily displayed if it is known,
1. Press the search button.
a. If the radio is presently locked on a site, the
display shows either the name of the current
site or the site number.
SMARTZONE
OPERATION
b. If the radio is scanning
for a new site, the display shows
SCANNING SITE
until it locks onto a new site. This is a timed
display which disappears after a few seconds.
c. If the radio has not
received a site ID, the
radio displays
SITE XX
until either the display times out or the radio
receives the site ID.
Forcing a Site Change
1. Press and hold down the search button to
force the change to a new site.
2. You will hear a tone and
the display shows
SCANNING SITE
while the radio scans for a new site.
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otherwise
SITE XX
Locking and Unlocking a Site
As in an AMSS radio, you can force the radio to stay
locked onto a site, regardless of whether the signal
level of an adjacent site is higher or not. Of course,
locking a radio onto a particular site defeats the
automatic site switching mechanisms of the radio.
However, you can still force the radio to scan to
another site while site locked. The radio automatically
becomes site locked to the next site it Þnds. Refer to
Locking and Unlocking a Site on page 32 to change
the radioÕs locked state.
Preferred Site Selection
SmartZone radios can have up to eight sites that are
individually set as either always preferred, most
preferred, or least preferred. The default value is no
preference. This feature is programmed via the CPS.
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Always-Preferred Site
Least-Preferred Site
A SmartZone radio always attempts to stay on this
site whenever possible unless the receive signal
strength indication (RSSI) level falls below the
unacceptable level. The radio periodically checks
the RSSI levels of its preferred site(s) to ensure
that it always operates on the best preferred site
(more than one preferred site can be enabled).
A radio operating in this site switches sites if any
of the above site rankings for any adjacent sites
are discovered and their RSSI levels are at least at
the acceptable range. The unit always determines
the best least-preferred site and switch to it whenever possible.
Most-Preferred Site
Non-Preferred Site
A radio operating in this site switches sites if an
always preferred or most-preferred adjacent site
with the same or higher RSSI level is discovered.
The radio always determines the best non-preferred site and switch to it whenever possible.
With the introduction of dynamic site assignment,
critical site, and critical user concepts in SmartZone,
the busy processing rules were changed to allow users
to communicate with some of the trunked mode
members instead of waiting for all trunked mode
members in all sites to be available. A busy override
request can be made to request for the grant, even
though one or more non-critical states are busy. Busy
override is not a radio codeplug option but is enabled
or disabled via the SmartZone manager.
After you have requested a mode by pressing the
PTT, and have received a busy indication
1. Release the PTT and press it again. A busy
indication will be received if still busy.
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SMARTZONE
OPERATION
A site marked in this fashion is one level of preference below always preferred. The radio attempts
to remain on this site unless an always-preferred
site is determined to have either the same or a
higher RSSI level. The radio always determines
the best most-preferred site and switches to it
whenever possible.
Busy Override
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2. Keep the PTT switch pressed for the amount
of time speciÞed in the codeplug for busy override delay time (typically about three seconds,
but can range from two to six seconds).
3. After the timer times out, if the PTT is still
pressed, the busy override request is sent.
SMARTZONE
OPERATION
4. A programmable busy override chirp acknowledgement is heard.
5. If a grant is received, you should note that not
all of the members of the mode are engaged in
the call. You will not be able to determine this.
More sites may join the call, however, if members become available at these sites and the
original call is still active.
Site Trunking
Site trunking occurs when a site is no longer able to
participate in wide-area calls controlled by the zone
controller. Radios operating in site trunking can only
communicate with other radios at that site. All trunking
features are still available. The radio will always be
looking for a wide-area trunking site to lock onto if it
roams into range of one.
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1.
When a site goes into site
trunking, the radio
receives this indication
and displays.
SITE TRUNKING
2.
The display will alternate between the current
trunked mode and the site trunking display for
as long as the radio remains in site trunking.
3.
The radio will not be considered in site trunking
if:
a. The zone controller determines that the site
should no longer be in site trunking and the
radio receives this indication, or
b. the radio is out of range, or
c. the radio enters failsoft operation.
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STAT-ALERT FEATURES
This section outlines the Stat-Alert features of your
radio. Stat-Alert is an option which you can enable
for your radio. Please see your dealers for more
information.
All references to what is shown on the display is only
valid for Model II radios. Throughout this section, the
display below
PLANT POLICE
is used to indicate the radioÕs home display.
VIEWING YOUR RADIOÕS ID NUMBER
To view your radioÕs ID number
1. Press / until CALL is
displayed.
ZONE MUTE CALL
2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).
ID: 1048
4. Press ,.
5. The display shows the
last Group ID number
transmitted or received.
GROUP: 105
7. The display shows your
radioÕs ID number.
MY ID:1048
8. Press ,.
9. The display shows your
radioÕs Group ID number.
MY GRP:001
10. Press . to return the
radio to the home display.
PLANT POLICE
Note: If your radio has been so programmed, you
can press the call button for quick access to
viewing your radioÕs ID number. This takes you
directly to step 3.
STAT-ALERT VOICE SELECTIVE CALL
OPERATION
This feature provides a convenient way for a
dispatcher to voice page an individual or group.
Voice selective call decode also eliminates the need
for you to listen to trafÞc that is of no concern to you.
This is a per-radio feature, enabled on a per-mode
basis, and available as individual call or group call.
Voice Selective Call is another method of unmuting
a radio other than PL codes. Radios with Voice
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STAT-ALERT
FEATURES
3. The display shows the
last ID number transmitted or received.
6. Press ,.
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Selective Call may be programmed to unmute one
of two ways:
1. (OR muting option) upon receiving proper PL
code or a Selective Call, or
2. (AND muting option) upon receiving both
proper PL code and Selective Call
Receiving a Voice Selective Call
1. When a call is received, the green LED
ßashes, and a one-time, two-beep alert tone is
emitted; on the display, the call-received status
annunciator (F) ßashes. A voice message will
follow.
STAT-ALERT
FEATURES
2. The display shows the
incoming callerÕs ID
number momentarily.
ID: 2350
3. Return the radio back to voice selective call
operation by pressing the monitor button, or if
so programmed, the radio can automatically
reset to voice selective call.
4. The radio will return to
the home display.
PLANT POLICE
Note: After answering a Voice Selective Call, the
callerÕs ID number is stored in your radio as the
Òlast ID number receivedÓ.
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¥ Two automatic-reset features are available
for voice selective-call. These features reset the
radio to voice selective call when the automatic
reset timer expires.
1. Automatic Reset Without Carrier Override Ñ
The automatic-reset timer will start after the
last voice message is completed, or after the
radio is dekeyed (you released the PTT switch).
2. Automatic Reset With Carrier Override Ñ
When a carrier is detected, the automatic reset
timer will stop; when the carrier is lost, the
automatic-reset timer will start over.
¥ Voice selective call automatic reset is cancelled when the monitor button is pressed, or
when the mode is changed. The automatic-reset
timer is started over if it was running when either
a voice selective call was again decoded or a
successful transmission was completed.
Making a Voice Selective Call
There are four phases in making a Voice Selective
call, namely
¥ initiating a Voice Selective call,
¥ entering the desired radio ID number,
¥ sending the radio ID number, and
¥ having the conversation.
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Initiating a Voice Selective Call
1. Press / until CALL is
displayed.
ZONE MUTE CALL
2. Press l (the softkey below CALL).
3. The display shows the
last ID number transmitted or received.
ID: 2350
Entering the Desired Radio ID Number
If the last ID number called is the desired number,
go directly to step 5.
the last digit is erased, an additional press of this
key causes the last ID number transmitted or
received to be displayed; pressing / shows
the Þrst member of the list.
¥ If automatic Selective Call is enabled, your
radio will remain in Selective Call until you exit
the mode. If automatic Selective Call is disabled
in your radio, the radio will immediately exit
Selective Call when you release the PTT.
¥ In both Selective Call and Call Alert, a * will
match any number in the ID position. For example, paging ID 000* will page all IDs from 00000009. Paging **** will page all radios on the system.
To enter a new number
To enter a number from the call list
4a. Enter the new four-digit ID number using the
keypad.
4a. Press either , or /.
4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears
and the new digits appear as they are being
entered.
Note: Once you have started entering numbers,
the , key functions as a backspace key.
Pressing it causes the last digit entered to be
erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When
Alternates between
4c. When at a member of
the list, the display alter- CK TANG
nates between showing
and
the memberÕs name and
ID: 2350
ID number.
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STAT-ALERT
FEATURES
4c. The cursor ßashes indicating the location of
the next number to be entered.
4b. / takes you forward to the Þrst or next
member of the list; , takes you backwards
to the last or previous member of the list.
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To enter a number from a location in the call list
4a. Press either , or / to enter the call
list.
4b. Enter the Þrst digit of the location number. If
there are fewer than 10 members in the list,
go directly to step 4e.
4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list,
the display shows ÒID LOC#X_Ó (where X is
the Þrst digit). The cursor blinks to show the
location of the second digit.
4d. Enter the second digit of the location number.
STAT-ALERT
FEATURES
4e. The radio goes to that
position in the list. The
display alternates
between showing the
memberÕs name and ID
number.
Alternates between
CK TANG
and
ID: 2350
Note: The last member of the list is also the Òlast ID
transmitted or receivedÓ at position Ò00Ó on the
list.
¥ If you enter a location number that does not
exist (for example, Ò15Ó), the display will show
ÒINVALID ENTRY,Ó and the radio will sound an
invalid-keypress tone and return back to step 4b
of this procedure.
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Sending the Radio ID Number
5. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID number. If enabled, an alert tone will sound during
the transmission of the radio ID number. After
the alert tone, you may talk.
STAT-ALERT CALL ALERT OPERATION
Stat-Alert Call Alert is a per-radio feature that
provides a convenient way for the dispatcher to
page you through your radio. This is especially
useful in noisy environments, or when you need to
be away from your radio equipment.
Receiving a Call Alert Page
1. Upon receiving a Call Alert page, four alert
tones sounds (repeats every 5 seconds).
2. The green LED lights up and the Call
Received annunciator, F, blinks indicating a
call is received.
3. The display will show the Caller ID, and then
alternates between the home display, and
ÒPAGE RECEIVEDÓ.
4. Press the PTT switch to answer the page. You
may have to make a voice selective call, if the
radio that paged you is on selective call mode.
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5. The display shows the
current mode. The audible alert, LED and call
received annunciator
turns off.
FIRE DEPT
6. The ID number of the radio that paged you is
stored as Òthe last ID number received.Ó
Note: The green ßashing LED, alert tone, and
ßashing annunciator will continue until the Call
Alert is acknowledged (press PTT, or press and
release the monitor button).
Making a Call Alert
There are three phases in making a call alert,
namely
¥ initiating a call alert,
¥ entering the radio ID number that you wish to
page, and
¥ sending the call alert.
3. The display shows the
last ID number transmitted or received.
ID: 2350
Note: The same list is shared by both Call Alert
and Select Call features.
¥ If your radio has been so programmed, you
can press the page button for quick access to
the Call Alert feature. This will take you directly
to step 3.
Entering the Radio ID Number that you
wish to Page
The procedure for entering the Radio ID Number is
exactly the same as the process outlined in the
Select Call section. Please refer to Entering the
Desired Radio ID Number on page 57.
Sending the Call Alert
Initiating a Call Alert
1. Press / until PAGE is
displayed.
If the page is unsuccessful
PAGE PHON VIEW
2. Press l (the softkey below PAGE).
5a. If the called radio fails to acknowledge the
alert, a low-pitched alert tone sounds and the
display changes to ÒNO ACKNOWLEDGEÓ.
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STAT-ALERT
FEATURES
4. Press the PTT switch to transmit the ID number.
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5b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number
again, or press . to hang up and return to
the home display.
If the page is successful
5a. If you hear Þve beeps, the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page.
5b. The radio automatically
returns to the home display
PLANT POLICE
This feature allows the dispatcher to determine if a
radio unit is on the air without disturbing the radio
operator. This is a useful tool for the radio dispatcher
to use for routine maintenance checks, or if there is
reason to doubt the availability of a radio unit. When
the dispatcher "checks" for the radio, the radio will
receive the command and automatically
acknowledge it. The transmit (red) LED will light
when the radio sends the acknowledgement.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
Please refer to Emergency Operation on page 46.
PTT-ID
STAT-ALERT
FEATURES
RADIO CHECK
Stat-Alert PTT-ID is a per-mode feature describing
an identiÞcation code transmission that is tied to the
PTT switch. The ID code is automatically sent every
time a voice transmission occurs (that is, the PTT
switch is pressed). When PTT-ID comes before the
voice transmission, you will hear a tone until the ID
transmission is completed; this helps you avoid
talking while the ID code is being transmitted. This
tone can be disabled on a per-radio basis. Also, the
ID code transmission can be programmed to follow
the voice transmission.
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