Motorola Solutions 89FT7085 2-Way Portable Radio with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE and WiFi User Manual APX TWO WAY RADIOS

Motorola Solutions, Inc. 2-Way Portable Radio with Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE and WiFi APX TWO WAY RADIOS

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ContentsDeclaration of Conformity.........................9Important Safety Information........11Software Version............................12Notice to Users (FCC and IndustryCanada)....................................................12Consignes de sécuritéimportantes.................................13Version logicielle........................... 14Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et IndustrieCanada)....................................................14Computer Software Copyrights....15Documentation Copyrights...........16Disclaimer.......................................17Getting Started...............................18How to Use This Guide..................................18Notations Used in This Manual......................18Additional Performance Enhancement.......... 18ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data.................19Dynamic System Resilience (DSR).... 19CrossTalk Prevention..........................19Encrypted Integrated Data (EID).........19SecureNet...........................................19Conventional Talkgroup and RadioScan Enhancements......................19What Your Dealer/System AdministratorCan Tell You.............................................20Preparing Your Radio for Use.......21Charging the Battery......................................21Attaching the Battery..................................... 21Contents1English
Attaching the Antenna................................... 22Removing and Attaching the AccessoryConnector Cover...................................... 23Using the Carry Holder.................................. 24Turning On the Radio.................................... 26Adjusting the Volume.....................................27Identifying Radio Controls............28Radio Parts and Controls.............................. 28Programmable Features................................29Assignable Radio Functions............... 30Assignable Settings or UtilityFunctions....................................... 33Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions.....34Menu Select Buttons...........................34Home Button.......................................354-Way Navigation Button.................... 35Data Feature Button........................... 35Keypad.......................................................... 35Keypad Characters – UppercaseMode..............................................36Keypad Characters – LowercaseMode..............................................37Keypad Characters – NumericMode..............................................38Keypad Characters – HexadecimalMode..............................................39Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button............................40Identifying Status Indicators.........41Status Icons...................................................41Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators.....45TMS Status Icons................................46TMS Menu Options.............................47Call Type Icons..............................................47LED Indicator.................................................48Intelligent Lighting Indicators......................... 49Alert Tones.................................................... 50Phone Call Displays and Alerts..................... 54General Radio Operation...............56Selecting a Zone............................................56Selecting a Radio Channel............................ 56Selecting a Channel via Channel SearchButton....................................................... 57Mode Select Feature..................................... 58Saving a Zone and a Channel to aSoftkey...........................................58Contents2English
Saving a Zone and a Channel to aButton............................................ 59Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call... 59Receiving and Responding to aTalkgroup Call................................59Receiving and Responding to aPrivate Call (Trunking Only)...........60Receiving and Responding to aTelephone Call (Trunking Only).....61Methods to Make a Radio Call.......................61Making a Talkgroup Call..................... 62Making a Private Call (TrunkingOnly).............................................. 62Making an Enhanced Private Call(Trunking Only).............................. 63Making a Telephone Call (TrunkingOnly).............................................. 64Switching Between Repeater or DirectOperation Button...................................... 65Monitor Feature............................................. 65Monitoring a Channel..........................65Monitoring Conventional Mode........... 66Advanced Features........................67Advanced Call Features................................ 67Selective Call (ASTROConventional Only)........................ 67Talkgroup Call Feature(Conventional Operation Only)...... 68Sending a Status Call......................... 69Responding to the DynamicRegrouping Feature (TrunkingOnly).............................................. 69Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)....71Contacts........................................................ 73Making a Private Call from Contacts...74Adding a New Contact Entry...............75Deleting a Contact Entry.....................76Adding a Contact to a Call List............76Removing a Contact from a CallList................................................. 77Methods of Contact Editing in aCall List.......................................... 77Viewing Details of a Contact...............79Scan Lists...................................................... 79Viewing a Scan List.............................79Editing the Scan List........................... 79Changing the Scan List Status............80Viewing and Changing the PriorityStatus.............................................81Scan.............................................................. 81Turning Scan On or Off.......................82Contents3English
Making a Dynamic Priority Change(Conventional Scan Only)..............82Deleting a Nuisance Channel............. 82Restoring a Nuisance Channel........... 83Call Alert Paging............................................83Receiving a Call Alert Page................ 83Sending a Call Alert Page...................83Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 DigitalTrunking and Conventional)..................... 85Initiating a Quick Call IITransmission................................. 86Emergency Operation....................................86Sending an Emergency Alarm............ 87Sending an Emergency Call(Trunking Only).............................. 88Sending an Emergency Alarm withEmergency Call............................. 88Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm.... 89Change of Channels duringEmergency.....................................89Emergency Keep-Alive Feature..........90Emergency Find Me............................90Fireground (Conventional Only).....................91Entering Fireground Zone Channel.....91Responding to Evacuation Indicator... 92Tactical Public Safety (TPS)(Conventional Only)..................................93Using TPS Normal Transmission........93Using TPS EmergencyTransmission................................. 93Man Down..................................................... 94Pre-Alert Timer....................................95Post-Alert Timer..................................95Radio Alerts When Man DownFeature is Triggered...................... 96Triggering Emergency.........................96Radio Alerts When Man DownEnhanced is Triggered...................96Exiting Man Down Feature..................97Re-Initiating Man Down.......................97Testing the Man Down Feature...........98Automatic Registration Service (ARS)...........98Selecting or Changing the ARSMode..............................................98User Login Feature............................. 99Text Messaging Service (TMS)................... 101Accessing the Messaging Features..102Composing and Sending a NewText Message.............................. 102Sending a Quick Text Message........103Priority Status and Request Replyof a New Text Message............... 105ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution..112Contents4English
System Setup for ASTROAdvanced Messaging Solution.... 112Two-Factor Authentication................113Sending a Query...............................115Receiving a Query............................ 117Secure Operations.......................................117Selecting Secure Transmissions.......117Selecting Clear Transmissions......... 118Managing Encryption........................ 118Security........................................................123Radio Lock........................................123Radio Stun and Kill...................................... 126Radio Stun........................................ 126Radio Kill...........................................127Global Positioning System / GlobalNavigation Satellite System....................128GPS Operation................................. 128GPS Performance Enhancement......129The Outdoor Location Feature(Using GPS).................................129Military Grid Reference System(MGRS) Coordinates................... 130Accessing the Outdoor LocationFeature........................................ 131Saving a Waypoint............................131Viewing a Saved Waypoint............... 132Editing the Alias of a Waypoint......... 133Editing the Coordinates of aWaypoint......................................133Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint....134Deleting All Saved Waypoints...........135Measuring the Distance andBearing from a Saved Waypoint.. 136Location Feature in EmergencyMode............................................136Peer-Location on the Display(ASTRO Conventional only)........ 136Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System).... 137Entering the Geofence Area............. 138Trunking System Controls........................... 139Operating in Failsoft System.............139Out-of-Range Radio..........................140Site Trunking Feature....................... 140Locking and Unlocking a Site............140Site Display and Search Button........ 140Mission Critical Wireless - Bluetooth®-........ 141Turning On Bluetooth .......................142Turning Off the Bluetooth..................142Re-Pair Timer....................................143Bluetooth Drop Timer........................144Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature.............................. 145Contents5English
Radio Indications of Lost BluetoothConnection...................................146Standard Pairing Feature..................147PIN Authentication in Pairing............ 149Turning On the Bluetooth Audio(Routing the Audio from theRadio to the Headset)..................152Turning Off the Bluetooth Audio(Routing the Audio from theHeadset to the Radio)..................153Adjusting the Volume of the Radiofrom Bluetooth Audio Device....... 153Viewing and Clearing the BluetoothDevice Information.......................154Clearing All Bluetooth DevicesInformation...................................155Editing the Bluetooth FriendlyName........................................... 155Over-the-Air Programming (POP 25,ASTRO 25, ASTRO Conventional).........156Responding to the Notification ofUpgrade....................................... 156Voice Announcement.................................. 157Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)..............158Sending SSA Notification to SingleSite...............................................159Sending SSA Notification to SingleSite Via Manual Entry.................. 159Sending SSA Notification to AllSites.............................................160Sending SSA Notification to AllAvailable Sites............................. 161Stopping SSA Notification of aSingle Site....................................162Stopping SSA Notification of aSingle Site Via Manual Entry....... 162Stopping SSA Notification of AllSites.............................................163Stopping SSA Notification of AllAvailable Sites............................. 163Wi-Fi............................................................ 164Turning Wi-Fi On or Off.....................164Checking the Wi-Fi Configurationand Status of the Radio............... 165Utilities......................................................... 165Viewing Recent Calls........................165Using the Flip Display....................... 166Selecting a Basic Zone Bank............166Selecting an Enhanced Zone Bank.. 167Selecting the Power Level................ 167Selecting a Radio Profile...................168Enabling and Disabling the RadioAlias............................................. 169Contents6English
Controlling the Display Backlight...... 169Locking and Unlocking the Keypadand Controls................................ 170Turning the Controls and KeypadButtons Tones On or Off..............170Turning Voice Mute On or Off...........170Using the Time-Out Timer.................171Time and Date Setup........................171Using Conventional SquelchOperation Features......................172Using the PL Defeat Feature............ 173Digital PTT ID Support......................173Smart PTT Feature (ConventionalOnly)............................................ 174Transmit Inhibit................................. 175IMPRES Battery Annunciator............176General Radio Information................176Helpful Tips.................................. 180Radio Care.................................................. 180Cleaning Your Radio.........................181Proper Ways to Handle the Radio.... 181Radio Service and Repair.................182Battery Care................................................ 182Battery Charge Status.......................182Battery Recycling and Disposal........ 183Accessories..................................185Maritime Radio Use in the VHFFrequency Range..................... 186Special Channel Assignments.....................186Emergency Channel......................... 186Non-Commercial Call Channel......... 186Operating Frequency Requirements............186Declaration of Compliance for the Use ofDistress and Safety Frequencies............189Technical Parameters for InterfacingExternal Data Sources............................189Glossary........................................190Limited Warranty..........................196MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONPRODUCTS........................................... 196I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERSAND FOR HOW LONG:......................... 196Contents7English
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:....................... 197III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:............................198IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.198V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER:..................................................198VI. PATENT AND SOFTWAREPROVISIONS:........................................ 199VII. GOVERNING LAW:.............................. 200VIII. For Australia Only................................ 200Contents8English
Declaration of ConformityThis declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.Declaration of ConformityPer FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)Responsible PartyName: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744Hereby declares that the product:Model Name: APX 6000/APX 6000Liconforms to the following regulations:FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)Declaration of Conformity9English
Class B Digital DeviceAs a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1This device may not cause harmful interference, and2This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.Declaration of Conformity10English
Important Safety InformationRF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guidefor Portable Two-Way RadiosATTENTION!This radio is restricted to Occupational use only.Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposureand Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-WayRadios which contains important operatinginstructions for safe usage and RF energy awarenessand control for Compliance with applicable standardsand Regulations.For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries,and other accessories, visit the following website:http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXUnder Industry Canada regulations, this radiotransmitter may only operate using an antenna of atype and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for thetransmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potentialradio interference to other users, the antenna typeand its gain should be so chosen that the equivalentisotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more thanthat necessary for successful communication.This radio transmitter has been approved by IndustryCanada to operate with Motorola-approved antennawith the maximum permissible gain and requiredantenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.Antenna types not included in this list, having a gaingreater than the maximum gain indicated for thattype, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.Important Safety Information11English
Software VersionAll the features described in the following sections aresupported by the software version R14.00.00 or later.See Accessing the Radio Information on page 177 todetermine the software version of your radio.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore details of all the features supported.Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rulesand RSS 210 of the Industry Canada rules per thefollowing conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.• Changes or modifications made to this device, notexpressly approved by Motorola, could void theauthority of the user to operate this equipment.Software Version12English
Consignes de sécurité importantesRadios bidirectionnelles portatives : expositionaux radiofréquences et sécurité du produitATTENTION!Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu'à des finsprofessionnelles. Avant d'utiliser la radio, lisez leguide Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : expositionaux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, quicontient d'importantes instructions de fonctionnementpour une utilisation sécuritaire et des informations surl'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques, dans lebut d’assurer votre conformité aux normes etrèglements en vigueur.Visitez le site Web suivant pour obtenir la liste desantennes, des batteries et des autres accessoiresapprouvés par Motorola :http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXSelon la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, cetémetteur radio ne peut être utilisé qu'avec uneantenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal)sont approuvés par Industrie Canada pour cetémetteur. Afin de limiter les interférences radio pourles autres utilisateurs, le type et le gain de l'antennedoivent être choisis de façon à ce que la puissanceisotrope rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) ne soit pasplus forte qu'il ne le faut pour établir lacommunication.Cet émetteur radio a été approuvé par IndustrieCanada pour utilisation avec une antenne approuvéepar Motorola offrant le gain maximal autorisé etl'impédance requise pour le type d'antenne indiqué. Ilest strictement interdit d'utiliser avec cet appareil touttype d'antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste etprésentant un gain supérieur au maximum indiquépour le type.Consignes de sécurité importantes13English
Version logicielleToutes les fonctions décrites dans les sectionssuivantes sont prises en charge par la versionR14.00.00 ou les versions ultérieures du logiciel de laradio.Pour obtenir davantage de renseignements à proposdes fonctions prises en charge, adressez-vous àvotre détaillant ou à votre administrateur de système.Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et IndustrieCanada)Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 desrèglements de la FCC et RSS 210 du règlementd'Industrie Canada selon les conditions énuméréesci-dessous:• Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférencesnuisibles.• Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférencereçue, y compris les interférences qui peuventperturber le fonctionnement.• Les changements ou les modifications apportéesà ce dispositif, non expressément approuvées parMotorola, peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur àutiliser cet équipement.Version logicielle14English
Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola products described in this manual mayinclude copyrighted Motorola computer programsstored in semiconductor memories or other media.Laws in the United States and other countriespreserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights forcopyrighted computer programs including, but notlimited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce inany form the copyrighted computer program.Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computerprograms contained in the Motorola productsdescribed in this manual may not be copied,reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, ordistributed in any manner without the express writtenpermission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase ofMotorola products shall not be deemed to grant eitherdirectly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, anylicense under the copyrights, patents or patentapplications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation oflaw in the sale of a product.Computer Software Copyrights15English
Documentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or anyportion thereof shall take place without the expresswritten permission of Motorola. No part of this manualmay be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, forany purpose without the express written permission ofMotorola.Documentation Copyrights16English
DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefullyexamined, and is believed to be entirely reliable.However, no responsibility is assumed forinaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves theright to make changes to any products herein toimprove readability, function, or design. Motoroladoes not assume any liability arising out of theapplications or use of any product or circuit describedherein; nor does it cover any license under its patentrights, nor the rights of others.Disclaimer17English
Getting StartedHow to Use This GuideThis User Guide covers the basic operation of theAPX Portables.However, your dealer or system administrator mayhave customized your radio for your specific needs.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information.Notations Used in This ManualThroughout the text in this publication, you will noticethe use of Warning, Caution, and Note. Thesenotations are used to emphasize that safety hazardsexist, and the care that must be taken or observed.Warning:An operational procedure, practice, orcondition and so on, which may result in injuryor death if not carefully observed.Caution:An operational procedure, practice, orcondition and so on, which may result indamage to the equipment if not carefullyobserved.Note:An operational procedure, practice, orcondition and so on, which is essential toemphasize.The following special notations identify certain items.Example DescriptionHome buttonor Buttons and keys are shown inbold print or as an icon.Phon Menu entries are shown similar tothe way they appear on the displayof the radio.This means “Press the right side ofthe 4-Way Navigation Button”.Additional Performance EnhancementThe following performance enhancements are someof the latest creations designed to enhance thesecurity, quality and efficiency of the radios.Getting Started18English
ASTRO 25 Enhanced DataASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handledifferent message sizes and variable update ratesfrom different applications of the radio. Add EnhancedData to the Integrated Data system with a softwareinstallation to improve data channel efficiency andenable denser network traffic.Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)DSR ensures the radio system is seamlesslyswitched to a backup master site dynamically in caseof system failure. DSR also provides additionalindication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, andredundancy within the system to address to the userin need. Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voiceand Data (IV&D) or data centric are all supported byDSR.CrossTalk PreventionThis feature prevents crosstalk scenarios fromhappening, especially when a wideband antenna isused. This feature allows the adjustment of theinternal SSI clock rate of the radio. This subsequentlyreduces the possibility of radio frequency interferingspurs and prevents the issues of crosstalk.Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)EID provides security encryption and authentication ofIV&D data bearer service communication between theradio and the Customer Enterprise Network.SecureNetSecureNet allows user to perform securedcommunications on an Analog or Motorola DataCommunication (MDC) channel. The MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) feature will allow users toperform OTAR activities on an MDC channel.Conventional Talkgroup and Radio ScanEnhancementsA few enhancements have been made to theConventional Talkgroup at the system. Theseenhancements improve the Scan feature operationsignificantly when multiple agencies are using asingle conventional radio frequency channel. Theseenhancements allow users to use Selective Squelchto operate on only the subset of talkgroups that arerelevant to the users rather than all talkgroups on thechannel. These Scan improvements have been madeto eliminate the audio holes that were present and toturn on the busy LED when activity is present on thechannel. Mixed Vote Scan and StandardGetting Started19English
Conventional Scan configurations are supported.Priority Operation is also supported.Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported usingconventional channels. A maximum of four talkgroupscan be supported when Vote Scan channels arebeing used.Smart PTT is supported with this enhancement asSmart PTT prevents users from transmitting whileother users are on the channel.Note:User Selectable Talkgroups are notcompatible with this Conventional TalkgroupEnhancement.What Your Dealer/System Administrator CanTell YouCheck with your dealer or system administrator forthe correct radio settings, if the radio is to beoperated in extreme temperatures (less than -30 °Cor more than +60 °C).You can consult your dealer or system administratorabout the following:• Is your radio programmed with any presetconventional channels?• Which buttons have been programmed to accessother features?• What optional accessories may suit your needs?Note:Specifications may vary for different radiomodels. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.Getting Started20English
Preparing Your Radio for UseThis section provides simple instructions to prepareyour radio for use.Charging the BatteryWarning:To avoid a possible explosion:•Do not replace the battery in any arealabeled hazardous atmosphere.•Do not discard batteries in a fire.The Motorola-approved battery shipped with yourradio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery,charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensureoptimum capacity and performance. For a list ofMotorola-authorized batteries and chargers availablefor use with your radio, see Accessories on page185.Note:When charging a battery attached to a radio,turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.To charge the battery, place the battery (with orwithout the radio) in a Motorola-approved charger.The LED on the charger indicates the chargingprogress; see the charger user guide.Attaching the BatteryIf your radio is preprogrammed with volatile-keyretention, the encryption keys are retained forapproximately 30 seconds after battery removal.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information.You can view the status of the IMPRES ™ battery ifthe radio is using an IMPRES battery. See IMPRESBattery Annunciator on page 176 for moreinformation.1Slide the battery into the radio frame until the sidelatches click into place.Preparing Your Radio for Use21English
2To remove the battery, squeeze the releaselatches at the bottom of the battery until thebattery releases from the radio and remove thebattery from the radio.Note:When removing the battery, ensure that theradio is turned off.AAttaching the AntennaEnsure the radio is turned off before attaching theantenna.1Set the antenna in its receptacle.2Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio.Preparing Your Radio for Use22English
3To remove the antenna, turn the antennacounterclockwise.Note:When removing the antenna, ensure thatthe radio is turned off.Removing and Attaching the AccessoryConnector CoverThe accessory connector is on the antenna side ofthe radio. It is used to connect accessories to theradio.Note:To prevent damage to the connector, shield itwith the connector cover when not in use.1To remove the accessory connector cover, rotatethe thumbscrew counterclockwise until itdisengages from the radio.Note:If the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allenwrench at to loosen it first.Preparing Your Radio for Use23English
CBA2Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage itfrom the radio.3To attach the accessory connector cover, insertthe hooked end of the cover into the slot abovethe connector.4Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it in theslot.5Once in place, tighten by rotating the thumbscrew clockwise by hand.Using the Carry Holder1Position the radio within the carry holder with themain speaker facing outward.2Slide the radio down into the carry holder until itclicks in place.Preparing Your Radio for Use24English
3To remove the radio from the carry holder, placethe tip of your fingers on the ledge of the carryholder.4Push at the bottom of the radio until the radio isreleased from it.Preparing Your Radio for Use25English
Turning On the Radio1Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knobclockwise until you hear a click.• If the power-up test is successful, you seemomentary SELFTEST on the radio display,followed by the Home screen.• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you seeError XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code).Note:If the radio fails to power-up afterrepeating a few times, record the ErrorXX/YY code and contact your dealer.Preparing Your Radio for Use26English
2To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/VolumeControl Knob counterclockwise until you hear aclick.Adjusting the VolumeEnsure the radio is power on and the main speaker ispointed towards you for increased loudness andintelligibility, especially in areas with loud backgroundnoises.1To increase the volume, rotate the On/Off/VolumeControl Knob clockwise.A2To decrease the volume, rotate this knobcounterclockwise.Preparing Your Radio for Use27English
Identifying Radio ControlsRadio Parts and Controls1011121314981234567151617181982021222324251 Antenna2 LED3 Top (Orange) Button[1]4 MicrophoneIdentifying Radio Controls28English
5 Accessory Connector6 Home Button7 4–Way Navigation Button8 Battery Latch9 Keypad10 Data Feature Button11 Menu Select Buttons12 Main Display13 2–Position Concentric Switch[1]14 3–Position A/B/C Switch[1]15 On/Off/Volume Control Knob16 Top Side (Select) button[1]17 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button18 Side Button 1[1]19 Side button 2[1]20 Battery21 Bluetooth Pairing Location Indicator22 Main Speaker23 Microphone24 Top Display25 16–Position Select Knob[1]Programmable FeaturesAny reference in this manual to controls that arepreprogrammed means that a qualified radiotechnician must use the radio programming softwareto assign a feature to a control.Your dealer can program the programmable buttonsas shortcuts to radio functions or preset channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press:Press Pressing and releasing rapidly.1These radio controls/buttons are programmable.Identifying Radio Controls29English
Long press Pressing and holding for thepreprogrammed duration (between0.25 seconds and 3.75 seconds).Hold down Keeping the button pressed.Assignable Radio FunctionsBluetooth On/Off Allows you to turn on/off theBluetooth.BluetoothConfiguration Allows you to access to theBluetooth menu.Bluetooth AudioReroute Allows you to toggle the audioroute between radio speaker orRemote Speaker Microphoneand Bluetooth headset.BluetoothHeadset PTT Keys up the Bluetooth Headsetmicrophone.Bluetooth DataDevices Pairs with the data devices fordata transfer.Bluetooth ClearAll Pairing Allows you to clear all pairinginformation for Bluetooth. Thisis accessed by a long press ofthe Bluetooth On/Off Button.Bluetooth InquiryOn/Off Enables Bluetooth Searchfeature.BluetoothDiscoverableOn/OffEnables Bluetooth visibility.This is accessed by a longpress of the Bluetooth InquiryOn/Off Button.Call Alert Allows the radio to function likea pager, or to verify if a radio isactive on the system.Call Response Allows you to answer a privatecall.Channel Selects a channel.Contacts Selects the Contacts menu.Dynamic ID(ConventionalOnly)Allows you to edit the ASTROIndividual ID and/or MDCPrimary ID of the radio.Dynamic Priority(ConventionalOnly)Allows any channel in a ScanList (except for the Priority-Onechannel) to temporarily replacethe Priority-Two channel.Identifying Radio Controls30English
Emergency Depending on theprogramming, initiates orcancels an emergency alarm orcall.Information Displays the information of theradio.Internet ProtocolAddress Display the Internet Protocol(IP) address, device name andstatus of the radio.Location Determines the current location(latitude, longitude, time anddate), and also the distanceand bearing to another location.Or, turns the GPS functionalityon or off for all locations.Man Down Clear Clears the alarm of Man Downmode which was triggeredwhen your radio achieves orpasses a tilt angle threshold ora combination of the anglethreshold and a motionsensitivity level.Message Enters the current message list.Mode Select Long-press programs a buttonwith the current zone andchannel of the radio; onceprogrammed, the short-press ofthat button changes the radiozone channel to theprogrammed zone and channel.Monitor(ConventionalOnly)Monitors a selected channel forall radio traffic until function isdisabled.Multiple PrivateLine(ConventionalOnly)Selects the Multiple PrivateLine lists.Nuisance Delete Temporarily removes anunwanted channel, except forpriority channels or thedesignated transmit channelfrom the scan list.One Touch 1– 4 Launches a specific featurewith one single button-press.You can setup as many as fourseparately programmed buttonsfor four different features.Identifying Radio Controls31English
Phone Allows you to make and receivecalls similar to standard phonecalls.Private Call(Trunking Only) Allows a call from an individualradio to another individualradio.Private LineDefeat(ConventionalOnly)Overrides any coded squelch(DPL or PL) that ispreprogrammed to a channel.Query Launches a list of predefinedshort text messages only aftersuccessfully logged in the two-Factor Authentification.Radio Profiles Allows easy access to a set ofpreprogrammed visual andaudio settings of the radio.Recent Calls Allows easy access to the list ofcalls recently received or made.Rekey Request Notifies the dispatcher you wanta new encryption key.Repeater AccessButton (RAB) Allows user to manually send arepeater access codeword.(ConventionalOnly)ReprogramRequest(Trunking Only)Notifies the dispatcher you wanta new dynamic regroupingassignment.Request-To-Talk(ConventionalOnly)Notifies the dispatcher you wantto send a voice call.Scan Toggles scan on or off.Scan ListProgramming Selects the scan list for editing(by long press on the Scanbutton).SecureTransmissionSelect(Conventionaland Trunking)Toggles the SecureTransmission On or Off whenthe Secure/Clear Strappingfields is set to Select for thecurrent channel and when theradio is model/option capable.Selective Call(ConventionalOnly)Calls an assigned radio.Identifying Radio Controls32English
Site Display/Search (TrunkingOnly)Displays the current site ID andRSSI value; performs sitesearch for Automatic MultipleSite Select (AMSS) orSmartZone operation.Site Lock/Unlock(Trunking Only) Locks onto a specific site.Status (Astro 25Trunking Only) Sends data calls to thedispatcher about a predefinedstatus.Talkaround/Direct(ConventionalOnly)Toggles between using arepeater and communicatingdirectly with another radio.Talkgroup(ConventionalOnly)Allows a call from an individualradio to a group of radios.Text MessagingService (TMS) Selects the text messagingmenu.TMS Quick Text Selects a predefined message.User Automatically registers with theserver.Zone Select Allows selection from a list ofzones.Basic Zone Bank Provides access from up to 6zones by toggling between 2banks of 3 zones, one group of3 (A, B and C) to a secondgroup of 3 zones (D, E and F).Enhanced ZoneBank Provides access from up to 75zones by toggling between 25banks (A, B ... X or Y) of 3zones.Assignable Settings or Utility FunctionsKeypad/ControlsLock Locks or unlocks the keypad,programmable buttons,switches or rotary knobs.Light/Flip Press the button to toggle thedisplay backlight on or off;press and hold the button toreverse the content of the topdisplay.TX Power Level Toggles transmit power levelbetween high and low.Identifying Radio Controls33English
VoiceAnnouncement Audibly indicates the currentfeature mode, Zone orChannel the user has justassigned.Voice Mute Toggles voice mute on or off.Volume Set Tone Sets the volume set tone.Accessing the Preprogrammed FunctionsYou can access various radio functions through oneof the following methods.•A short or long press of the relevantprogrammable buttons.•Use the Menu Select Button.•Use the Menu Select and Navigation buttons.BCDEAA SoftkeysB Menu Select ButtonsC Data Feature ButtonD 4–Way Navigation ButtonE Home ButtonMenu Select ButtonsNote:Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for the list of features activatedin your radio.Use the Menu Select button to access the menuentry of your radio feature. Your radio may beIdentifying Radio Controls34English
preprogrammed differently from the followingexample, but the steps for selecting a channel mayappear as shown below:Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan.Home ButtonPressing the button returns you to the Home(default) screen. In most cases, this is the currentmode. For selected radio features, the button isalso used to save user-edited radio settings orinformation before returning you to the Home screen.Note:Some features do not require you to press to go to the Home screen. Refer to theindividual feature sections in this manual forfurther details on saving user-edited radiosettings or information.4-Way Navigation ButtonUse the 4-Way Navigation Button to scroll up, down,left or right with one of the following methods.• Press and release one of the button to scroll fromone entry to the next one.• Press and hold one of the button to have the radiotoggles through the list automatically (release thebutton to stop).Data Feature ButtonUse Data Feature button to access data-relatedfeatures, such as the Text Messaging Service (TMS)feature screen.KeypadYou can use the 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad toaccess your radio features. The keypad functions in amanner similar to a standard telephone keypad whenentering numeric digits. When the keypad is used toedit a list, each key can generate different charactersof the alphabet. The following tables show thenumber of times a key needs to be pressed togenerate the required character.Identifying Radio Controls35English
Keypad Characters – Uppercase ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )ABCD E FG H IJ K LM N OP Q R ST U VW X Y ZToggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode.SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.Identifying Radio Controls36English
Keypad Characters – Lowercase ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )a b cd e fg h ij k lm n op q r st u vw x y zToggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode and lowercase mode.SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.Identifying Radio Controls37English
Keypad Characters – Numeric ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 211 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )234567890SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.Identifying Radio Controls38English
Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal ModeKey Number of Times Key is Pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2112 A B C3 D E F4567890Not applicableNot applicableIdentifying Radio Controls39English
Push-To-Talk (PTT) ButtonAThe PTT button on the side of the radio serves twobasic purposes:•While a call is in progress, the PTT button allowsthe radio to transmit to other radios in the call.Press and hold down PTT button to talk. Releasethe PTT button to listen. The microphone isactivated when the PTT button is pressed.•While a call is not in progress, the PTT button isused to make a new call. See Methods to Make aRadio Call on page 61 for more information.Identifying Radio Controls40English
Identifying Status IndicatorsStatus IconsThe 130 x 130 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD)of your radio shows radio status, text entries, andmenu entries. The top two display rows contain coloricons that indicate radio operating conditions.Selected icons are also shown on the first row of the112 x 32 pixel top monochrome display screen ofyour radio. The following icons are for the frontdisplay screen unless indicated otherwise.Top Dis-play:ReceivingRadio is receiving a call or data.Top Dis-play:TransmittingRadio is transmitting a call or data.Call ReceivedRadio has received an Individual Call.Top Dis-play:BatteryFor IMPRES ™ battery operation only –the icon shown indicates the charge re-maining in the battery.For all battery operation – the icon blinkswhen the battery is low.Top Dis-play:Received Signal Strength Indicator(RSSI)The number of bars displayed repre-sents the received signal strength for thecurrent site, for trunking only. The morestripes in the icon, the stronger the sig-nal.RoamingThe radio has roamed to and is currentlyregistered to a foreign system.Identifying Status Indicators41English
Top Dis-play:Top Dis-play:DirectOn – Radio is currently configured for di-rect radio-to-radio communication (dur-ing conventional operation only).Off – Radio is connected with other ra-dios through a repeater.Top Dis-play:Monitor (Carrier Squelch)Selected channel is being monitored(during conventional operation only).In-Call User AlertOn – The feature is enabled. Voice mut-ing of the affiliated trunking talkgroup orselected conventional channel is activa-ted.Off – The feature is disabled. Voice mut-ing of the affiliated trunking talkgroup orselected conventional channel is deacti-vated. or Top Dis-play: or Power LevelL – Radio is set at Low power.H – Radio is set at High power.Top Dis-play:ScanRadio is scanning a scan list.Top Dis-play:Priority Channel ScanBlinking dot – Radio detects activity onchannel designated as Priority-One.Steady dot – Radio detects activity onchannel designated as Priority-Two.Identifying Status Indicators42English
Top Dis-play: View/Program ModeRadio is in the view or program mode.On steady – View modeBlinking – Program modeTop Dis-play:Vote Scan EnabledThe vote scan feature is enabled.Top Dis-play: or or Basic Zone Bank 1A – Radio is in Zone 1.B – Radio is in Zone 2.C – Radio is in Zone 3.Top Dis-play: or or Basic Zone Bank 2D – Radio is in Zone 4.E – Radio is in Zone 5.F – Radio is in Zone 6.Top Dis-play:,,untilorEnhanced Zone BankA – Contains Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone3,B – Contains Zone 4, Zone 5 and Zone6,C – Contains Zone 7, Zone 8 and Zone9,untilX – Contains Zone 70, Zone 71 andZone 72,Y – Contains Zone 73, Zone 74 andZone 75.Top Dis-play:Secure OperationOn – Secure operation.Off – Clear operation.Blinking – Receiving an encryptedvoice call.Identifying Status Indicators43English
AES Secure OperationOn – AES secure operation.Off – Clear operation.Blinking – Receiving an encryptedvoice call.GPS SignalOn – Feature is enabled and signal isavailable.Off – Feature is disabled.Blinking – Feature is enabled, but nosignal is available.User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)On – User is currently associated withthe radio.Off – User is currently not associatedwith the radio.Blinking – Device registration or userregistration with the server failed due toan invalid username or pin.Inverted – User successfully login to thesecured IP Packet Data.Data ActivityData activity is present.HexadecimalIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin hexadecimal mode.NumericIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin numeric mode.Start CaseIndicates that the first character of thetext entry is capitalized.Mixed CaseIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin normal text mode.Identifying Status Indicators44English
UppercaseIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin uppercase mode.LowercaseIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin lowercase mode.Lowercase PredictiveIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin lowercase and with predicted wordsshown at the bottom of the screen.Mixedcase PredictiveIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin mixed case and with predicted wordsshown at the bottom of the screen.Uppercase PredictiveIndicates that the text entry is currentlyin uppercase and with predicted wordsshown at the bottom of the screen.Top Dis-play:Bluetooth OnBluetooth is on and ready for Bluetoothconnection.Top Dis-play:Bluetooth ConnectedBluetooth is currently connected to theexternal Bluetooth device.Text Messaging Service (TMS) IndicatorsThis feature allows you to send and receive textmessages. Status icons and menu options shownhere help you to work more efficiently with TMSfeature. See Text Messaging Service (TMS) on page101 for more information.Identifying Status Indicators45English
TMS Status IconsThe following icons appear on the radio’s displaywhen you send and receive text messages.Inbox FullThe Inbox is full.Message SentThe text message is sent successfully.Message UnsentThe text message cannot be sent.Unread Message• User receives a new message.• The selected text message in the Inboxhas not been read.Read MessageThe selected text message in the Inboxhas been read.Normal MessageUser is composing a message with normalpriority and without a request for a reply.Message IndexIndicates the index of the current messagethe user is viewing.Example: If the user is looking at the thirdmessage out of a total of 6 messages inthe Inbox folder, the icon is displayed asthe icon on the left column.Priority Status• The “Priority” feature is toggled on be-fore the message is sent.• Messages in the Inbox folder are flag-ged with “Priority”.Request Reply• The “Request Reply” feature is toggledon before the message is sent.• Messages in the Inbox folder are flag-ged with “Request Reply”.Identifying Status Indicators46English
Priority Status and Request Reply• User is composing a message with apriority status and a request for a reply.• Messages in the Inbox folder are flag-ged with “Priority” and “Request Reply”.TMS Menu OptionsMenuOption Description/FunctionBack Brings you back to the previous screen.Clr Deletes all messages.Del Deletes a message or text.Edit Brings you to the edit screen.Exit Exits to the Home screen.No Returns to the previous screen.Optn Brings you to the Options main screen.Rply Replies to a message.Sel Selects the highlighted command.MenuOption Description/FunctionSend Sends the message.Yes Updates or saves a command.Call Type IconsThe following icons appear on the radio’s maindisplay, when you make or receive a call, or viewselected call lists, to indicate the different call typesassociated with an alias or ID.Radio number.Radio number added to a Call List.Mobile number.Mobile number added to a Call List.Identifying Status Indicators47English
Landline phone number.Landline phone number added to a CallList.Incoming call or data.Outgoing call or data.Incoming emergency call.LED IndicatorThe LED indicator shows the operational status ofyour radio.ASolid red Radio is transmitting.Blinking red Radio is transmitting at lowbattery condition.Double blinkingred Radio is in Emergency Mode.Rapidly blinkingred Radio has failed the self testupon powering up orencountered a fatal error.Solid yellow(ConventionalOnly)Channel is busy.Blinking yellow Radio is receiving a securedtransmission.Identifying Status Indicators48English
Solid green Radio is powering up, or is ona non-priority channel while inthe Scan List Programmingmode.Blinking green Radio is receiving an individualor telephone call, or is on aPriority-Two channel while inthe Scan List Programmingmode.Rapidly blinkinggreen Radio is on a Priority-Onechannel while in the Scan ListProgramming mode.Note:No LED indication when the radio receives aclear (non-secured) transmission in trunkingMode. LED indication can be preprogramed byqualified technician to be permanentlydisabled. Consult your dealer for furtherdetails if you want to disable it.Intelligent Lighting IndicatorsThis feature temporarily changes the backlight of the top display screen, and adds a color bar to the main displayscreen to help signal that a radio event has occurred.Note:This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.Backlight and BarColor Notification WhenOrange Emergency Alerts The radio initiates an emergency alarm or call.The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.The radio initiates the Man Down Post-Alert timer.Identifying Status Indicators49English
Backlight and BarColor Notification WhenThe radio initiates Fireground Evacuation alarm.Red Critical Alerts The radio battery is low.The radio is out of range.The radio enters Failsoft mode.The radio is unable to establish a full connection with the system.The radio is unable to authenticate or register with the system.The radio lost GPS signal or GPS function fails.Green Call Alerts The radio receives a private call.The radio receives a phone call.The radio receives a call alert.The radio receives a selective call.The radio enters Geofence.Alert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of the condition of your radio. The following table lists these tones andwhen they occur.Identifying Status Indicators50English
You Hear Tone Name HeardShort, Low-Pitched Tone Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test.Reject When an unauthorized request is made.Time-Out Timer Warning Four seconds before time out.No ACK Received When radio fails to receive an acknowledgment.Individual Call WarningTone When radio is in an individual call for greater than 6 secondswithout any activity.Man Down Entry When radio initiates Man Down mode.Long, Low-Pitched Tone Time-Out Timer Timed Out After time out.Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibit (When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not allowed.Lack of Voice PTT Time out When the radio ends your call after it detected there is lack ofvoice for 60 seconds after the PTT is pressed and hold. Your ra-dio ends the call to enable your radio to receive calls from otherradio users. The duration of this timer can be preprogrammed bya qualified radio technician.Out of Range (When PTT button is pressed) the radio is out of range of thesystem.Invalid Mode When radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel.Identifying Status Indicators51English
You Hear Tone Name HeardA Group ofLow-PitchedTonesBusy When system is busy.Short, Medium-Pitched Tone Valid Key-Press When a correct key is pressed.Radio Self Test Pass When radio passes its power-up self test.Clear Voice At beginning of a non-coded communication.Priority Channel Received When activity on a priority channel is received.Emergency Alarm /Call En-try When entering the emergency state.Central Echo When central controller has received a request from a radio.Long, Medium-Pitched Tone Volume Set When volume is changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exit When exiting the emergency state.A Group of Me-dium-PitchedTonesFailsoft When the trunking system fails.Automatic Call Back When voice channel is available from previous request.Keyfail When encryption key has been lost.Console Acknowledge When status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request ACK is re-ceived.Identifying Status Indicators52English
You Hear Tone Name HeardReceived Individual Call When Call Alert or Private Call is received.Call Alert Sent When Call Alert is received by the target radio.Site Trunking When a SmartZone trunking system fails.Short, High-Pitched Tone(Chirp)Low-Battery Chirp When battery is below preset threshold value.Two High-Pitched Tones GPS Fails When the GPS signal is lost or when GPS fails.Ringing Fast Ringing When system is searching for target of Private Call.Enhanced Call Sent When waiting for target of Private Call to answer the call.Phone Call Received When a land-to-mobile phone call is received.Gurgle Dynamic Regrouping (When PTT button is pressed) a dynamic ID has been received.Talk Permit (When PTT button is pressed) is verifying with the system for ac-cepting its transmissions.Unique, Low-Pitched Chirp New Message When a new message is received.Unique, High-Pitched Chirp Priority Status When a priority message is received.Identifying Status Indicators53English
You Hear Tone Name HeardIncremental-Pitched Tone Bluetooth Paired When Bluetooth accessory is paired with the radio.Bluetooth Connected When Bluetooth accessory is connected to the radio.Decremental-Pitched Tone Bluetooth Unpaired When Bluetooth accessory is unpaired from the radio.Bluetooth Disconnected When Bluetooth accessory is disconnected from the radio.A Group ofVery High-Pitched TonesMan Down ContinuousTone When radio is in Man Down mode and prepares to transmitEmergency Alarm when the timer of this alarm ends.Critical Man Down Continu-ous Tone When radio is in Man Down Enhanced mode and prepares totransmit Emergency Alarm when the timer of this alarm ends.Unique Low-High Tone Enhanced Zone Bank Up When EZB Up button is pressed to scroll the Enhance ZoneBank up.Unique High-Low Tone Enhanced Zone Bank Down When EZB Down button is pressed to scroll the Enhance ZoneBank down.Phone Call Displays and AlertsThe following phone call displays and alerts appears on the radio’s display when you make and receive Phone calls.The radio also uses alert tones to indicate the current status.Identifying Status Indicators54English
You Hear You See When NotesA Long Tone No phone You press the PTT buttonand the phone system isnot available.Press to hang up. The radio returns to theHome screen.Phone busy The phone system is busy. Press to exit the phone mode and try yourcall later.A Busy Tone Phone busy When a channel is notavailable. The radio automatically connects when achannel opens.– No acknowl-edge The call is not acknowl-edged. Press to hang up. The radio returns to theHome screen.A High- PitchedTone – When you release the PTTbutton. The radio indicates to the landline party thathe or she may begin talking.Note:You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial), such as an extension number, or credit card orPIN numbers, to the phone system. If the radio is preprogrammed for live overdial, every digit entered afterthe call is connected is sent to the phone system.If the radio is preprogrammed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into memory and then sentwhen the PTT button is pressed. Press the PTT button to send either digits or voice, but not both at the sametime.Identifying Status Indicators55English
General Radio OperationSelecting a ZoneYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature.A zone is a group of channels. The following methodsare options on how to select a radio zone. The resultof all the methods is the same. You can use theoptions interchangeably depending on yourpreference and the programmed functions.•Select a zone via the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch:a) Move the preprogrammed Zone (3-PositionA/B/C) switch to the position of the requiredzone.If the zone number entered is unprogrammed,the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat thisstep.b) Press the PTT button to transmit on thedisplayed zone channel.•Select a zone via the radio menu Zone:a) or to Zone and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Zone.b) or to the required zone, or use thekeypad to enter the zone number.If the zone number entered is unprogrammed,the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat thisstep.c) Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to confirm the displayed zone.d) Press the PTT button to transmit on thedisplayed zone channel.•Select a zone via the radio menu ZnUp or ZnDn:a) or to ZnUp or ZnDn.b) Press and hold the Menu Select button directlybelow ZnUp or ZnDn until the required zoneappears.Positions of ZnUp and ZnDn on the display maydiffer each time you release the Menu Selectbutton. Read carefully before you press.c) Press the PTT button to transmit on thedisplayed zone channel.Selecting a Radio ChannelGeneral Radio Operation56English
A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such astransmit/ receive frequency pairs. The followingmethods are options on how to select a radiochannel. The result of all the methods is the same.You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.•Select a channel via the preprogrammed 16–Position Select Knob to the desired channel.a) Rotate the preprogrammed 16–PositionSelect Knob to the desired channel.b) Press the PTT button to transmit on thedisplayed zone channel.•Select a channel via the radio menu Chan:a) or to Chan.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowChan.c) or to the required channel or use thekeypad to enter the channel number.If the channel number entered isunprogrammed, the display shows Invalid entry.Repeat this step.d) Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to confirm the selected channel.e) Press the PTT button to transmit on thedisplayed zone channel.•Select a channel via the radio menu Channel Up orChannel Down:a) or to ChUp or ChDn.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowChUp or ChDn.Positions of ChUp and ChDn on the display maydiffer each time you release the Menu Selectbutton. Read carefully before you press.c) Press the PTT button to transmit on thedisplayed zone and channel.Selecting a Channel via Channel SearchButtonThis feature allows you to do a quick search for aspecific channel in your radio by keying in the alias ofthe channel. If the name matches, your radio promptsthe first found matched channel name.1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Channel Searchbutton.General Radio Operation57English
• or to CSrh and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below CSrh.A blinking cursor appears on the Channel Searchscreen.2Use the keypad to type or edit your channelname.3To initiate searching, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below CSrh once the entry is done.To exit this procedure, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Cncl.The display shows Searching. Once found, the displayshows the matched channel name and the radiochanged its transmission to the selected channel.If the radio is triggered to search for an empty entry,the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat step 2 tosearch again.If the entry does not match, the display shows Channelname not found. Repeat step 2 to search again; orpress or the Menu Select button directly belowExit to exit.Mode Select FeatureMode Select allows a long press to save the currentzone and channel of your radio to a programmablebutton, keypad button, or a softkey; then onceprogrammed, the short-press of that button or softkeychanges the transmission to the saved zone andchannel.There are two methods to save the selected zone andchannel:• Softkeys• Programmable buttons and keypad buttons (digit 0to 9)Note:Your radio must be preprogrammed to allowyou to use this feature.Saving a Zone and a Channel to a SoftkeyFive softkeys are available for you to save thefrequently used zone and channel.1Toggle your zone and channel to the requiredzone and channel.2 or to MS1, MS2 ... or MS5.General Radio Operation58English
3Press and hold the Menu Select button directlybelow one of the softkey (MS1 – MS5).You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when thezone and channel is saved.Note:To change the programmed zone andchannel, repeat this procedure.Short press of the programmed softkeychanges your current transmission to the zoneand channel programmed in this softkey.Saving a Zone and a Channel to a ButtonYou can save the frequent used zone and channel tothe programmable buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9buttons.1Toggle your zone and channel to the requiredzone and channel.2Press and hold the button you desire to program.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when thezone and channel is saved.Note:Repeat this procedure to change the zone andchannel of the programmed button.Short press of the programmed buttonchanges your current transmission to the zoneand channel programmed in this button.Receiving and Responding to a Radio CallOnce you have selected the required channel and/orzone, you can proceed to receive and respond tocalls.The LED lights up solid red while the radio istransmitting. In conventional mode, the LED lights upsolid yellow when the radio is receiving atransmission. In trunking mode, there is no LEDindication when the radio receives a transmission.If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, theLED blinks yellow.Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup CallTo receive a call from a group of users, your radiomust be configured as part of that talkgroup.When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Homescreen) the radio triggers for your attention with oneGeneral Radio Operation59English
of the following scenarios depending on the systemyour radio is configured:• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lightsup solid yellow. The display shows the talkgroupalias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.• For Trunking system, the display shows the calleralias or ID.1Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.2Press the PTT button to respond to the call.The LED lights up solid red.3Release the PTT button to listen.See also Making a Talkgroup Call on page 62 fordetails on making a Talkgroup Call.Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (TrunkingOnly)A Private Call is a call from an individual radio toanother individual radio.The one-to-one call between the two radios are notheard by the others in the current talkgroup. Thecalling radio automatically verifies that the receivingradio is active on the system and can display thecaller ID.Note:With the inactivity timer enabled (optional),when there is no response from the receivingradio, the calling radio exits the call with MenuInactive Exit tone after the timer expires.When you receive a Private Call, you hear two alerttones and the LED blinks green. The display showsCall received and the call received icon blinks.1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowResp.•Press the Call Response button within 20seconds after the call indicators begin.If the caller alias is in the call list, the displayshows the caller alias during the call.If the caller name is not in the call list, the displayshows the caller ID.2Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.General Radio Operation60English
3Press or the Call Response button to hang upand return to the Home screen.See also Making a Private Call (Trunking Only) onpage 62 for details on making a Private Call.Receiving and Responding to a Telephone Call(Trunking Only)This feature allows you to receive calls similar tostandard phone calls from a landline phone.Note:With the inactivity timer enabled (optional), ifthere is no response to the call after the timerexpires, your radio exits the call with MenuInactive Exit tone.When you receive a Telephone Call, you hear atelephone-type ringing and the LED blinks green. Thebacklight of the screen and the bar turns green.Thedisplay shows Phone Call and the call received iconblinks.1Press the Call Response button within 20seconds after the call indicators begin.2Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.3Press or the Call Response button to hang upand return to the Home screen.See also Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only) onpage 64 for details on making a Telephone Call.Methods to Make a Radio CallYou can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, ortalkgroup by using:•The preprogrammed Zone switch.•The 16-Position Select Channel Knob.•A preprogrammed One Touch Call button.• The Contacts list (see Viewing Details of a Contacton page 79).Note:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when theradio is left idle and the timer expires. You willhear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon featureexit.General Radio Operation61English
Making a Talkgroup CallTo make a call to a group of users, your radio mustbe configured as part of that talkgroup.1Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob toselect the channel with the desired talkgroup.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.3Press the PTT button to make the call.The radio shows different indicators based on thesystem the radio is configured.• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LEDlights up solid red. The display shows thetalkgroup alias or ID.• For Trunking system, the LED lights up solidred.4Speak clearly into the microphone.5Release the PTT button to listen.Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature.This feature allows you to send an individual CallAlert or page if there is no answer from the targetradio.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature via a preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed QuickAccess (One-Touch) Private Call button todial the preprogrammed ID (number) andinitiate the Private Call. Proceed to step 5.• To access this feature via the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to Call, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Call.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.3To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the requiredID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.General Radio Operation62English
• or to the required ID.•Use the keypad to enter the required ID.4Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.The display shows Calling... <Number>.5Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.When you are connected, the display shows theID of the target radio.If no acknowledgment is received, the displayshows No acknowledge.6Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.7Press to return to the Home screen.Making an Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature.This feature allows you to send an individual CallAlert Page if there is no answer from the target radio.See Sending a Call Alert Page on page 83 for moreinformation.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature via a preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed QuickAccess (One-Touch) Enhanced Private Callbutton to dial the preprogrammed ID (number)and initiate the Private Call. Proceed to step 5.• To access this feature via the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to Call, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Call.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.3To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the requiredID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.• or to the required ID.•Use the keypad to enter the required ID.4Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.General Radio Operation63English
The display shows Calling... <Number>.5Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.When you are connected, the display shows theID of the target radio.If no acknowledgment is received, the displayshows No acknowledge.If the target radio does not respond before thetime out, the display shows No answer.6Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.7Press to return to the Home screen.Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)This feature allows you to make calls similar tostandard phone calls to a mobile or landline phone.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature via a preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed QuickAccess (One-Touch) Phone Call button todial the preprogrammed phone number.Proceed to step 5.• To access this feature via the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to Phon, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Phon.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.3To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the requiredID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.• or to the required phone number.• Use the keypad to enter the required phonenumber.4Press the PTT button to dial the phone number.5Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.General Radio Operation64English
6When your call is answered, press and hold thePTT button to talk. Release the PTT button tolisten.7Press to return to the Home screen.See Phone Call Displays and Alerts on page 54 formore information if your call is NOT answered.Switching Between Repeater or DirectOperation ButtonThe Repeater Operation increases the radiocoverage area by connecting with other radiosthrough a repeater. The transmit and receivefrequencies are different.The Direct or “talkaround operation” allows you tobypass the repeater and connect directly to anotherradio. The transmit and receive frequencies are thesame.Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Directswitch to toggle between talkaround andrepeater modes.• or to Dir and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Dir.The display shows Repeater mode if the radio iscurrently in Repeater mode.The display shows Direct mode and the Talkaroundicon if the radio is currently in Direct mode (duringconventional operation only).Monitor FeatureRadio users who switch from analog to digital radiosoften assume that the lack of static on a digitalchannel is an indication that the radio is not workingproperly. This is not the case.Digital technology quiets the transmission byremoving the noise from the signal and allows onlythe clear voice or data information to be heard.Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel isclear before transmitting.Monitoring a ChannelThe following methods are options on how to monitora channel. The result of all the methods is the same.General Radio Operation65English
You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.•Monitoring a Channel with Volume Set button.a) Select the desired zone and channel.b) Press and hold the Volume Set button to hearthe volume set tone.c) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.d) Release the Volume Set button.e) Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.The LED lights up solid red.f) Release the PTT button to receive (listen).•Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.a) Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.b) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.c) Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.The LED lights up solid red.d) Release the PTT button to receive (listen).The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on thedisplay when you monitor a channel via thepreprogrammed Monitor button.•Monitoring a Channel via the selected zonechannel.a) Select the desired zone and channel.b) Listen for a transmission.c) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.d) Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.The LED lights up solid red.e) Release the PTT button to receive (listen).Monitoring Conventional ModeYour radio may be preprogrammed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls.1Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen foractivity.The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on thedisplay.2Press and hold the Monitor button to setcontinuous monitor operation.The duration of the button press is programmable.3Press the Monitor button again, or the PTTbutton, to return to the original squelch setting.If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel,you hear an invalid tone until you release the PTTbutton.General Radio Operation66English
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Call FeaturesSelective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)This feature allows you to receive a call from or to calla specific individual. It is intended to provide privacyand to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen toconversations that are of no interest to you.Receiving a Selective CallWhen you receive a Selective Call, the radio initiatesfor your attention with one of the following indicationscenario:• You hear two alert tones and the LED lights upsolid yellow to indicate the transmitting radio is stillsending signal. The call received icons blinks andthe display shows Call received.• The LED blinks solid green once to indicate thetransmitting radio is pending to receive signal.The speaker unmutes.1Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.2Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.Making a Selective Call1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature via a preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed QuickAccess (One-Touch) Selective Call button todial the preprogrammed ID. Proceed to step 4.• To access this feature via the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to Call, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Call.The display shows the last transmitted or receivedID.3To select the required ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to scroll through and select the requiredID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.Advanced Features67English
• or to the required ID.• Use the keypad to enter the required ID.4Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.5Press and hold the PTT button to start theSelective Call.The display shows the ID of the target radio.6Release the PTT button to listen.7Press to return to the Home screen.Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)This feature allows you to define a group ofconventional system users so that they can share theuse of a conventional channel.Note:Encryption keys are associated to talkgroups.When talkgroups are associated, encryptionkeys are changed by changing the activetalkgroup. See Secure Operations on page117 for more information.Selecting a Talkgroup1 or to Tgrp and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Tgrp.The display shows the last Talkgroup that wasselected and stored.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to Preset for the preset preprogrammedTalkgroup.• or to the required Talkgroup.•Use the keypad to enter the number of thecorresponding Talkgroup in the list.3Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel tosave the currently selected Talkgroup and returnto the Home screen.If the encryption key associated to the newTalkgroup is erased, you hear a momentary keyfail tone and the display shows Key fail.If the encryption key that is associated to the newTalkgroup is not allowed, you hear a momentarykey fail tone and the display shows Illegal key.4Press to return to the Home screen.Advanced Features68English
Sending a Status CallThis feature allows you to send data calls to thedispatcher about a predefined status.Each status can have up to a 14-character name. Amaximum of eight status conditions is possible.Note:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when theradio is left idle and the timer expires. You willhear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon featureexit.1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Status button.• or to Sts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sts.The display shows the last acknowledged statuscall, or the first status in the list.2Perform one of the following actions:•Use the keypad to enter a numbercorresponding to the location in the status list.3Press the PTT button to send the status.When the dispatcher acknowledges, you hear fourtones and the display shows Ack received . Theradio returns to normal dispatch operation.If no acknowledgment is received, you hear a low-pitched tone and the display shows Noacknowledge.4Press to return to the Home screen.No traffic is heard on trunked channels whileStatus Calls is selected. If the radio detects noStatus Call activity for six seconds, an alert tonesounds until you press or the PTT button.Responding to the Dynamic Regrouping Feature(Trunking Only)This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarilyreassign selected radios to a particular channel wherethey can communicate with each other. This feature istypically used during special operations and isenabled by a qualified radio technician.You will not notice whether your radio has this featureenabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sentby the dispatcher.Advanced Features69English
Note:If you try to access a zone or channel that hasbeen reserved by the dispatcher as adynamically regrouped mode for other users,you hear an invalid tone.When your radio is dynamically regrouped, itautomatically switches to the dynamically regroupedchannel. You hear a Gurgle tone and the displayshows the dynamically regrouped channel’s name.Press the PTT button to talk. Release PTT buttonto listen.When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, theradio automatically returns to the zone and channelthat you were using before the radio was dynamicallyregrouped.Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)This feature allows you to notify the dispatcher whenyou want a new dynamic regrouping assignment.Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed ReprogramRequest button to send reprogram request tothe dispatcher.• or to Rpgm then press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Rpgm to send reprogramrequest to the dispatcher.The display shows Reprgrm rqst and Please wait.If you hear five beeps, the dispatcher hasacknowledged the reprogram request. The displayshows Ack received and the radio returns to the Homescreen.If the dispatcher does not acknowledge thereprogram request within six seconds, you hear alow-pitched alert tone and the display shows Noacknowledge. Try again or press to cancel andreturn to the Home screen.Classification of Regrouped RadiosThe dispatcher can classify regrouped radios intoeither of two categories:SelectEnabled Select-enabled radios are free tochange to any available channel,including the dynamic-regroupingchannel, once the user has selectedthe dynamic-regrouping position.Advanced Features70English
SelectDisabled Select-disabled radios cannot changechannels while dynamically regrouped.The dispatcher has forced the radio toremain on the dynamic-regroupingchannel.The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selectedwhile your radio is Select Disabled.Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)Note:Your radio must be preprogrammed to allowyou to use this feature. This feature works onthe condition at least one zone in the radiomust be a non-dynamic zone.This feature provides one or more Dynamic Zones tostore the frequent used channels be it conventional ortrunking. These dynamic channels are saved frompre-existing (non-dynamic) channels in the radio. Thissaves the time and effort from the regular navigationaround the working zones and channels. User canalso delete or update the list in the Dynamic Zone.Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a DynamicChannel1 or to Zone then press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Zone.The display shows the Zone screen.2 or to <# Dynamic Zone Channels>.[2]3Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button below Sel toselect.•Press the Menu Select button below Exit toexit.If you have selected one of the Dynamic ZoneChannels list, the display returns to Home screenwith the selected <# Dynamic Zone Channels>shown on the screen.[2]If you have selected Exit without selecting anyDynamic Zone Channels list, the display returns toHome screen without any changes.2# indicates number of the channel on the 16-Position Switch which are numbered from 1 to 16.Advanced Features71English
Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from ListSelectionThe radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order toperform this operation.1 or to ZnPr. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ZnPr to enter Program Zonescreen.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.The display shows Search Options screen.3 or to List Selection. Press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows Select Zone screen.4 or to the required zone. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Select Chan screen.5 or to the required channel. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Channel updated.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Exitto return to Home screen.Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone fromChannel NameThe radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order toperform this operation.1 or to ZnPr then press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ZnPr to enter Program Zonescreen.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.The display shows Search Options screen.3 or to Channel Name then press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a blinking cursor on theChannel Name screen.4Use the keypad to type or edit the channel name.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Srchonce the entry is done to initiate searching.You can cancel this operation at this step bypressing the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to return to Search Options screen.The display shows Searching.... Once found, thedisplay shows Channel updated.Advanced Features72English
If the radio is triggered to search for an emptyentry, the display shows Invalid entry.If the entry does not match, the display showsChannel name not found. Repeat from step 4 or 5 tosearch again.6Press to return to the Home screen.Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic ZoneThe radio must be in Dynamic Zone in order toperform this operation.1 or to ZnPr then press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ZnPr to enter Program Zonescreen.The display shows the dynamic channels list.2 or to the saved dynamic channel then pressthe Menu Select button directly below Del.The display shows Channel deleted screen.3Press the Menu Select button below Exit to returnto Home screen.The Home screen shows <Dynamic ZoneChannels>.If the channel deleted is the Home channel, theHome screen shows <Zone Name>+”Blank”.ContactsThis feature provides “address-book” capabilities onyour radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name)or ID (number) that you use to initiate a call.Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according toentry alias. Each alias can have up to five IDs ofdifferent call types associated with it.Additionally, each entry, depending on context(conventional, trunking, or phone), associates withone or more of the four types of calls: Phone Call,Selective Call, Private Call, or Call Alert.Each entry within Contacts contains the followinginformation:• Call Alias (Name)• Call ID (Number)• Call Type (Icon)• WACN ID (Astro 25 Trunking IDs only)• System IDAdvanced Features73English
Note:Your radio must be preprogrammed to allowyou to add, edit, or delete the contact entries.Your radio also supports a maximum of 50 call lists.Each list can store up to 100 IDs (numbers).Note:Your radio is preprogrammed with a number ofcontacts per Call Lists. Check with your dealeror system administrator for more information.The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when theradio is left idle and the timer expires. Youhear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon featureexit.Making a Private Call from ContactsYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature.1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the required subscriber alias.3Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowOptn and proceed to the next step.• or to scroll through the available IDs for theselected subscriber alias and proceed to step 6.4 or to Call and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.5 or to select the call type.6Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.7Press the PTT button to initiate the call.During the call, the display shows the subscriberalias.8Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.The LED lights up solid red when the PTT buttonis pressed.If there is no voice activity for a preprogrammedperiod of time, the call ends.Advanced Features74English
If the call reaches the maximum ring time, the callends.Adding a New Contact Entry1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to [New Contact] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.3 or to Name and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit.The display shows Edit name and a blinking cursorappears.4Use the keypad to enter the name and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave entered the name.To cancel this operation, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Cncl to return to the previousscreen.5 or to [Add Number] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.6 or to Number 1 and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit.The display shows Edit Number 1 and a blinkingcursor appears.7Use the keypad to enter the number and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Ok onceyou have entered the number.To cancel this operation, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Cncl to return to the previousscreen.8Perform one of the following actions per theinformation you need to add to current name:• or to Type 1 and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit. or to the required mode and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok.• Repeat Steps 6 through 7 to enter or edit theexisitng system IDs.• Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to add a newnumber.9Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneonce you have finished.Advanced Features75English
The display shows <Entry> Stored, confirming thatthe contact entry has been added.The radio returns to the main Contacts screen.Deleting a Contact Entry1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to delete and press theMenu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Del and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.The display shows Delete <Entry> confirm?.4Select the Menu Select button directly below Yesto delete the entry, or No to cancel and return tothe main screen of Contacts.The display shows <Entry> deleted and the radioreturns to the main screen of Contacts.Adding a Contact to a Call List1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to add and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Add to CallLst and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.4Perform one of the following actions:• or to the required Call List and press theMenu Select button directly below Add to addto the Call List.• or to Cncl to cancel and return to themain screen of Contacts.The display shows momentary Please wait beforeshowing <Entry> added to Call List, confirming theaddition of the contact to the list.The radio returns to the main display of Contacts.Advanced Features76English
Removing a Contact from a Call List1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to delete and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Rm frm CallLst and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows Remove <Entry> frm Call List?.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Yesto remove the entry from the Call List, or No tocancel and return to the main display of Contacts.The display shows momentary Please wait beforeshowing <Entry> removed from Call List, confirmingthe removal of the contact from the list.The radio returns to the main display of Contacts.Methods of Contact Editing in a Call ListEditing an Entry Alias1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to edit and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.4 or to the entry alias you wish to change andpress the Menu Select button directly below Edit.A blinking cursor appears.5Use the keypad to edit the name and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave finished.The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneto save your changes and return to the mainscreen of Contacts.Advanced Features77English
Editing as Entry ID1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to edit and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.4 or to the entry ID you wish to change andpress the Menu Select button directly below Edit.A blinking cursor appears.5Use the keypad to edit the number and press theMenu Select button directly below Ok once youhave finished.The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneto save your changes and return to the mainscreen of Contacts.Editing a Call Type1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to edit and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to Edit and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel.4 or to Type and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Edit.5 or to choose from the list of call types givenand press the Menu Select button directly belowOk.The display returns to the Edit Contact screen.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Doneto save your changes and return to the mainscreen of Contacts.Advanced Features78English
Viewing Details of a Contact1 or to Cnts and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Cnts.The entries are alphabetically sorted.2 or to the entry you want to view and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.3 or to View and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows all the numbers associated withthe entry.Scan ListsScan lists are created and assigned to individualchannels/ groups. Your radio scans for voice activityby cycling through the channel/group sequencespecified in the scan list for the current channel/group.Your radio supports different types of Scan Lists:• Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List• Conventional Scan List• Talkgroup Scan ListPlease refer to a qualified radio technician for themaximum number of Scan Lists can be programmedin your radio. These lists must be preprogrammed bya qualified radio technician.Viewing a Scan List1 or to ScnL and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below ScnL.2 or to view the members on the list.3Press to exit the current display and return tothe Home screen.Editing the Scan ListThis feature lets you change scan list members andpriorities.1Perform one of the following actions:•Long press the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming button (side button).•Move the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming switch to programming position.• or to ScnL then press the Menu Selectbutton directly below ScnL.Advanced Features79English
The display shows the lists that can be changed.2 or to the entry you want to edit.3Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to add and/or change the priority of thecurrently displayed channel in the scan list.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowDel to delete the currently displayed channelfrom the scan list.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowRcl to view the next member of the scan list.4Perform one of the following actions to selectanother channel that needs to be added or deletedthen repeat step 3. Otherwise, proceed to the nextstep.• or to the desired channel.• Use the keypad to enter the desired channelname.•Use the 16-Position Select knob to select thechannel.5Perform one of the following actions:•Move the Scan List Programming switch outof programming position.•Press to exit scan list programming andreturn to the Home screen.See Viewing and Changing the Priority Status onpage 81 for more information on how to add and/orchange the priority of the currently displayed channelin the scan list.Changing the Scan List Status1Perform one of the following actions:•Long press the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming button (side button).•Move the preprogrammed Scan ListProgramming switch to programming position.The display shows the programming mode iconand the first list member.2 or to the member you want to edit.3Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Select button once to add thecurrently displayed channel to the scan list.Advanced Features80English
•Press the Select button one or more times tochange the scan list status icon of the currentlydisplayed channel.4Perform one of the following actions:• or to select more list members whosescan status you want to change.•Use the keypad to go directly to that scan listmember.•Use the 16-Position Select knob to selectanother scan list member.5Move the Scan List Programming switch out ofprogramming position.Viewing and Changing the Priority StatusPerform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel one or more times to change the prioritystatus of the current displayed channel.•Press the Select button one or more times totoggle between different status of the Scan Liststatus icon of the current displayed channel.The radio shows one of following priority statusicons and scenarios:• A Scan icon indicates that the current channelis in the scan list as a non-priority channel. TheLED lights up solid green.• A Priority-Two Channel Scan icon indicatesthat the current channel is in the scan list asthe Priority-Two channel. The LED blinksgreen.• A Priority-One Channel Scan icon indicatesthat the current channel is in the scan list asthe Priority-One channel. The LED rapidlyblinks green. You hear all traffic on the Priority-One channel, regardless of traffic on non-priority channels.• No icon indicates that the current channel isdeleted from the scan list.ScanThis feature allows you to monitor traffic on differentchannels by scanning a preprogrammed list ofchannels.Advanced Features81English
Turning Scan On or OffPerform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Scan button totoggle Scan On or Scan Off to initiate or stopscan.•Turn the preprogrammed Scan switch to theScan on or Scan off position to initiate or stopscan.• or to Scan and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Scan.If the scan is enabled, the display shows Scan onand the scan status icon.If the scan is disabled, the display shows Scan Off.The radio returns to the Home screen.Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional ScanOnly)While the radio is scanning, the dynamic prioritychange feature allows you to temporarily change anychannel in a scan list (except for the Priority-Onechannel) to the Priority-Two channel.This change remains in effect until scan is turned off.Scan then reverts to the preprogrammed (original)setting.Making a Dynamic Priority Change via thepreprogrammed Dynamic Priority button:a) When the radio locks onto the channeldesignated as the new Priority-Two channel,press the preprogrammed Dynamic Prioritybutton.The radio continues scanning the remainingchannels in the list.Deleting a Nuisance ChannelIf a channel continually generates unwanted calls ornoise (termed a “nuisance” channel), you cantemporarily remove the unwanted channel from thescan list.This capability does not apply to priority channels orthe designated transmit channel.When the radio is locked onto the channel to bedeleted, perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Deletebutton.Advanced Features82English
• or to Nuis and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Nuis.The radio continues scanning the remaining channelsin the list.Restoring a Nuisance ChannelTo restore the deleted nuisance channel, performone of the following actions:• Stop and restart a scan.• Mode change to another channel and back tothe original channel.• Turn off the radio and then turn it on again.Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by thesystem administrator.Call Alert PagingThis feature allows your radio to work like a pager.Even if other users are away from their radios, or ifthey are unable to hear their radios, you can sendthem an individual Call Alert page. You can also verifyif a radio is active on the system.Depending on how your radio is programmed, whenyou make an Enhanced Private Call, the radio eitherautomatically sends a call alert page if there is noanswer after the maximum ring time, or when youpress the PTT button.Note:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician.Receiving a Call Alert PageWhen you receive a Call Alert page, you hear fourrepeating alert tones and the LED blinks green. Thecall received icons blinks and the display shows Pagereceived.Press any button to clear the Call Alert page.See Making a Talkgroup Call on page 62 or Making aPrivate Call (Trunking Only) on page 62 for moreinformation on returning the call.Sending a Call Alert PageThe following methods are options on how to send acall alert page. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablyAdvanced Features83English
depending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.Note:If the feature inactivity timer is enabled, yourradio automatically exits the feature when yourradio is left idle long enough for the time toexpire. You hear the Menu Inactive Exit Toneupon feature exit.•Sending a call alert page via the preprogrammedQuick Access (One-Touch) Call Alert Pagingbutton:a) Press the preprogrammed Quick Access(One-Touch) Call Alert Paging button to senda page to the preprogrammed ID.The display shows Paging...<Number>.If the call alert page is sent successfully, youhear a tone and the display shows Ack received.The radio returns to the Home screen.If the call alert page is not acknowledged, youhear a low tone and the display shows Noacknowledge. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to return to the main screenfor Contacts.•Sending a call alert page via the radio menu Page:a) or to Page.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowPage.c) Press the Menu Select button directly belowCnts to view the required ID, or to therequired ID, or use the keypad to enter therequired ID.d) Press the PTT button to send the page.The display shows Paging...<Number>.If the call alert page is sent successfully, youhear a tone and the display shows Ack received.The radio returns to the Home screen.If the call alert page is not acknowledged, youhear a low tone and the display shows Noacknowledge. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to return to the main screenof Contacts.•Sending a call alert page via the radio menu Call:a) or to Call.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowCall.Advanced Features84English
c) or to select the alias or ID, and press thePTT button to initiate the call.If the target radio does not respond after apreprogrammed period of time, the displayshows Send page?.d) To send the call alert page, press the MenuSelect button directly below Yes. To exit thescreen without sending the call alert page,press the Menu Select button directly belowNo.The display shows Paging...<Alias>.If the call alert page is sent successfully, youhear a tone and the display shows Ack received.The radio returns to the Home screen.If the call alert page is not acknowledged, youhear a low tone and the display shows Noacknowledge. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to return to the main screenof Contacts.Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 Digital Trunking andConventional)This feature allows the user to broadcast a series ofdistinct, recognizable tones before a voicetransmission from the dispatcher or a radio.The broadcasting dispatcher or radio user can selectthis alert tone transmission to be sent to an individualTalkgroup or over the entire system. Specific tone orseries of tones are pre-programmed into the radios toallow the dispatcher or supervisor to select a list oftones to broadcast before they make their voicetransmission. Each tone is distinctive to indicatedifferent situation or different broadcaster. Thetransmitting radio also plays back the tones for thebroadcaster to listen.Note:The receiving radios must be configured withthe Quick Call II tone in order for the radio tosound the selected tone and also to sound apreconfigured alert tone after the selectedtone has sound.Advanced Features85English
Initiating a Quick Call II TransmissionThe broadcasting or transmitting radio must be pre-programmed to see the tone in the Quick Call II tonelist. The receiving radio must also be pre-programmed to decode the tone to broadcast.1 or to QCII, and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below QCII.2 or to select the tone to broadcast.3Press the PTT to broadcast the selected tone, orpress and hold the PTT to broadcast the selectedtone and transmit with your vocal transmission.You hear the radio sounds the selected tone. Youcan begin your call after the tone ends.4Release PTT to listen.Emergency OperationThe Emergency feature is used to indicate a criticalsituation.If the Top (Orange) button is preprogrammed to sendan emergency signal, this signal overrides any othercommunication over the selected channel.Your radio supports the following Emergency modes:• Emergency Alarm• Emergency Call (Trunking Only)• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call• Silent Emergency AlarmCheck with your dealer or system administrator formore information on the programming of this feature.Each channel can only assigned one of theEmergency modes above. The radio respondsdifferently when pressing the preprogrammedEmergency button in each channel.Note:To exit emergency at any time, press and holdthe preprogrammed Emergency button forabout a second. This timer is programmablefrom 0 – 6250 milliseconds by a qualifiedtechnician.The radio operates in the normal dispatchmanner while in Emergency Call, except ifenabled, it returns to one of the following:Tactical/Non-Revert The radio sendsemergency alarm and/ormake emergency call onAdvanced Features86English
the current selectedchannel.Non-Tactical/Revert forConventionalsystemThe radio reverts to thepreprogrammedemergency channel tosend alarm and/or makeemergency call.Non-Tactical/Revert forTrunkingsystemThe radio reverts to thepreprogrammedemergency talkgroup tosend alarm and/or makeemergency call.Man Down is an alternate way to activate theEmergency feature on the condition the Emergencymust be set up for this feature to operate.See Man Down on page 94 for details.Sending an Emergency AlarmThis feature allows you to send a data transmission,which identifies the radio sending the emergency, tothe dispatcher.Note:The default timer of Emergency button pressto activate Emergency is 50 milliseconds. Thistimer is programmable from 50 – 6200milliseconds by a qualified technician.Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Emergency on the currentzone and channel. You hear a short medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks redmomentarily.• The radio sounds a short low-pitched tone toindicate that the selected channel does notsupport emergency and rejects to launchemergency mode.When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment,the display shows Ack received. Four tones sound, thealarm ends, and the radio exits the Emergency Alarmmode.If no acknowledgement is received, the display showsNo acknowledge. The alarm ends when the timerexpires and the radio exits the Emergency Alarmmode.Advanced Features87English
Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)This feature gives your radio priority access to atalkgroup.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Emergency on the currentzone and channel. You hear a short medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks redmomentarily.• You hear the radio sounds a short low-pitchedtone to indicate the selected channel does notsupport emergency and rejects to launchemergency mode.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.3Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly intothe microphone.4Release the PTT button to end the transmissionand wait for a response from the dispatcher.5To exit Emergency Call, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button for about asecond.Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency CallThis feature gives your radio priority access on achannel for conventional system, and to a talkgroupfor trunking system.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.If successful, the display shows Emergency on thecurrent zone and channel. You hear a short,medium-pitched tone and the LED blinks redmomentarily.The radio exits Emergency Alarm and enters theEmergency Call state when one of the followingscenarios occur:• You receive the dispatcher acknowledgment.The display shows Ack received.• You receive no acknowledgement. The displayshows No acknowledge.•You press the PTT button while in theEmergency Alarm mode.Advanced Features88English
If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds a shortlow-pitched tone to indicate the selected channeldoes not support emergency and rejects to launchemergency mode.2Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.3Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly intothe microphone.4Release the PTT button to end the transmissionand wait for a response from the dispatcher.5To exit Emergency Call, press and hold thepreprogrammed Emergency button for about asecond.Turning off the radio also cancels the emergencystate.Sending a Silent Emergency AlarmThis feature allows you to send an Emergency Alarmto the system without triggering any audio or visualindicators.1Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.The display shows no changes, the LED does notlight up, and you hear no tones. The silentemergency state continues until you perform thenext step.2Perform one of the following actions:• You press and hold the preprogrammedEmergency button for about a second to exitthe Silent Emergency Alarm mode.•Press and release the PTT button to exit theSilent Emergency Alarm mode and enterregular dispatch or Emergency Call mode.Change of Channels during EmergencyFor ALL Emergency transmissions, when changingchannels:• If the new channel is also preprogrammed forEmergency, you can change channels while inEmergency operation. The emergency alarm orcall continues on the new channel.•If the new channel is not preprogrammed forEmergency, the display shows No emergency, andyou hear an invalid tone until you exit theEmergency state or change to a channelpreprogrammed for Emergency.Advanced Features89English
Emergency Keep-Alive FeatureThis feature, when enabled, prevents the radio frombeing turned off via the On/Off Control Knob whenthe radio is in the Emergency state.Note:The radio only exits the Emergency stateusing one of the ways mentioned in theprevious sections.See Sending an Emergency Alarm on page87, Sending an Emergency Call (TrunkingOnly) on page 88, Sending an EmergencyAlarm with Emergency Call on page 88, or Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm on page89.Emergency Find MeThe Emergency Find Me (EFM) feature is anadditional emergency feature providing information tothe nearby radios, utilizing the Bluetooth Low Energy(BT-LE) transmission from a radio. In an emergencysituation, when the user press the pre-programmedEmergency button, there will be periodic EmergencyFind Me beacon transmitted from the radio along withthe other existing emergency activities. The radioswhich are near to the transmitting radio and capableof receiving BT-LE signals would receive the beacontransmission. The range of EFM beacon depends onthe environment in which the radios are located.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information on the programming of this feature.Sending and Receiving Emergency Find MeBeacon1Press the pre-programmed Emergency button totransmit the EFM beacon.The receiving radio displays Beacon RX and thetransmitting radio Contact ID or alias on the radiodisplay. In the case of multiple radios transmittingat one time, the receiving radio displays MultipleBeacon RX.2Press the menu Bcon. The receiving radio displaysthe transmitting radios Contact ID and one of thefollowing RSSI values based on the signalstrength received:• RSSI-Excellent• RSSI-Good• RSSI-FairAdvanced Features90English
• RSSI-PoorNote:RSSI-Poor will be shown if the distancebetween transmit radio and receiveradios are more than 8 to 10 meters inan open environment.Fireground (Conventional Only)The portable Fireground Communications System isdesigned for deployment at an incident scene. Itconsists of five central components:• Your APX portable radios• Incident Management Software• Command Terminal• Radio Frequency (RF) Modem• DVRS (Optional)These components provide on-scene and inbuildingradio coverage, and enhanced personnelaccountability and monitoring.The radio helps to indicate your presence on thescene if it is in the range of the Incident Commandercommand terminal.Each Fireground Communication System radioautomatically reports your radio ID on the commandermobile command terminal. Your name, riding positionand sector are all can be configured to be seen at theCommander’s command terminal.If you have a critical situation, you can press theEmergency button which activates an alarm on theIncident Management Software at the commandterminal.The Fireground signals transmission is alwaysexchanging data between your radio and the RFModem and command terminal. The status of yourradio includes:• Powering up or down the radio• Automatic response to Polling• Response to Evacuation commands•Pressing the PTT button to make voicetransmission• Sending an Emergency Alarm and CallEntering Fireground Zone Channel1Upon powering up, perform one of the followingactions:Advanced Features91English
• If the Fireground Zone Channel is set asdefault, you hear gurgle tone and the homescreen. You are in Fireground zone channel.• If the Fireground Zone Channel is set asdefault, but you hear a short, low-pitched tone,the display shows Reg failed to indicate thatthe command terminal does not respond toFireground Zone Channel. Get a qualifiedtechnician for assistance.• If your home channel is not Fireground ZoneChannel, toggle or change the radio zonechannel to Fireground Zone Channel.2Listen for a transmission. Adjust the VolumeControl Knob if necessary.3Perform one of the following actions:•Press and hold the preprogrammed VolumeSet button to hear the volume set tone. Adjustthe Volume Control Knob if necessary.Release the Volume Set button.• At the desired Fireground zone and channel,press the preprogrammed Monitor button andlisten for activity. Adjust the Volume ControlKnob if necessary.• If your radio is working in Fireground ZoneChannel, proceed to next step.4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. TheLED lights up solid red while transmitting. Talk intothe microphone clearly if needed.5Release the PTT button to receive.You hear a Transmit End Tone.Responding to Evacuation IndicatorWhen Incident Commander triggers Evacuation signalfrom his command terminal, the RF Modem updateseveryone in the Fireground Communication Systemwith the order to evacuate the incident site.Your radio sounds the Evacuation Tone at the profilemaximum alert tone volume level. The display showsEVACUATE.Perform one of the following actions:•Move the Volume Control Knob to adjust thevolume of the Evacuation Tone from fullvolume.• Perform any action on the radio other thanvolume adjustments to cancel the evacuationindications and update the command terminal.Advanced Features92English
• If preprogrammed with ManualAcknowledgement of Evacuation Command,pressing the PTT button shall cancel theindications and acknowledge the commandterminal.Tactical Public Safety (TPS) (ConventionalOnly)TPS enabled the user of a group to identify atransmission starts and ends clearly by displaying thecaller name or ID on the radio display.Using TPS Normal TransmissionAt TPS Zone Channel, perform one of thefollowing actions:•Press PTT button to transmit. Talk clearly intothe microphone. Release PTT button to listen.• Receive and listen to call, the radio displays thecaller’s name or ID.Using TPS Emergency TransmissionThe following are two important alert tones designedfor this feature.EmergencyBeacon During Emergency if the TPS radiouser pushes the Emergency button,the radio sounds a Beacon at themaximum volume of the radio atradio’s internal speaker and it is notadjustable. This beacon goes tosilent when user presses the PTTbutton for voice transmission.EmergencyCall De-KeySidetoneThe radio sounds an alert tone toremind radio user that theEmergency Mode is still active afteruser releases the PTT button for anEmergency call transmission. Thevolume of loudness depends on themaximum tone at your radio profile.1Press the Emergency button to enter EmergencyMode.You hear Emergency Beacon.2Press PTT button to make Emergency Call.3Release to listen.You hear Emergency Call De-Key Sidetone. Aftera short pause, you hear Emergency Beacon.Advanced Features93English
4Long press Emergency button to exit Emergencymode and cancel Emergency Beacon.Man DownMan Down condition is determined based upon theradio tilt angle or a combination of radio tilt angle andthe lack of radio motion.Man Down feature is an alternate way to activate theEmergency feature if Emergency has beenprogrammed in your radio.Note:This feature could be preprogrammed for allchannels that support Emergency feature orcould be preprogrammed specifically to a zoneand channel which has Emergency feature.Consult your agent or qualified technician formore details.Your radio automatically activates Emergency Alarmor Call when the radio achieves or passes a tilt anglethreshold or a combination of the angle threshold andradio motion below the motion sensitivity level,depending upon how the radio is programmed. Theradio must stay in this condition for a preprogrammedamount of time before the Emergency Alarm or Call isactivated.Note:It is recommended that an Emergency buttonis preprogrammed in order to allow the user toexit the emergency condition.The Man Down feature provides a Clear function tothe user. After a Man Down condition has beendetected, the user can press a preprogrammed Clearbutton or preprogrammed Menu Select button tocancel the Man Down condition. The radio remains inthe Man Down state without triggering an emergencycondition until the radio is moved out of the ManDown state, at which point Man Down functionalityresumes.The Man Down feature has three phases:1The radio senses the Man Down condition andPre-Alert Timer is initiated.2Man Down condition continues for the timeduration defined in the Pre-Alert Timer field. At theend of this time, the radio alerts the user on theMan Down status with an audible alert tone andMan-Down text on the screen. The Post-AlertTimer also initiates at this point.Advanced Features94English
3Man Down condition continues for the timeduration defined in the Post-Alert Timer field. Oncethe timer expires, the Emergency alarm istransmitted. The Man Down Clear function is usedin this phase to cancel the Man Down condition.The following scenarios affect the timers:•Pressing the PTT button suspends the Man Downtimers; releasing the PTT button re-initiates thePre-Alert Timer.• Pressing other buttons on the radio does notimpact these timers.• Repositioning the radio exits the Man Downfeature, which stops and resets the timers.•Pressing a preprogrammed Clear button orpressing a Menu Select button preprogrammedfor Clear stops and resets the timers. The timersdo not restart until the radio is repositioned.Note:Emergency must be set up for this feature tooperate. For details on operating theEmergency alerts, please see EmergencyOperation on page 86.If the radio is preprogrammed to horizontalonly, it must be worn in a vertical positionotherwise the Man Down alert may beinadvertently triggered.When the radio is programmed with ManDown feature, special care is required whencharging the radio with a wall mountedcharger. See Proper Ways to Handle theRadio on page 181 for details.Pre-Alert TimerThis timer sets the amount of time that a Man Downcondition must be present before the radio-user iswarned of the Man Down condition.When the radio detects that it has returned to thevertical position or when the radio detects motion, thePre-Alert timer stops and is reset.The Pre-Alert timer reinitiates when the radio detectsit is in the horizontal position or motionless again.Post-Alert TimerThis timer sets the amount of time the radio needs toremain in the Man Down condition before theEmergency alarm is transmitted. When the Post-AlertTimer is initiated, the radio alerts the user with anaudible tone and displays the “Man-Down” text.Advanced Features95English
See Exiting Man Down Feature on page 97 to exitMan Down feature.Radio Alerts When Man Down Feature is TriggeredThe Man Down alert tone volume is directly related tothe radio speaker volume. Ensure that the radiospeaker volume is loud enough so that the user doesnot miss the Post-Alert tone.Note:If the radio is programmed with SilentEmergency, the radio inhibits the alert toneand visual alert associated with theemergency feature.If the radio is programmed in SurveillanceMode, the radio inhibits all tones and lights onthe radio including the Man Down tones.Triggering EmergencyWhen the user does not clear the Man Downcondition and the Post-Alert Timer comes to an end,Emergency Alarm or call is triggered. The radio sendsemergency message to units within the sameTalkgroup. The radio also sends ID number and GPScoordinates to dispatcher if these features areenabled. User can exit Emergency following theEmergency procedure. See Emergency Operation onpage 86 for details.Note:At this point the Man Down features iscomplete. Use normal Emergency proceduresto cancel Emergency transmissions.Radio Alerts When Man Down Enhanced is TriggeredNote:This feature is to be preprogrammedspecifically to a zone and channel whichsupports Emergency feature.The volume and repetition duration of ManDown Enhanced alert tone could becustomized and preprogrammed to suite therequired situation.Consult your agent or qualified technician formore details.When the radio initiates Man Down Enhanced, youhear the Critical Man Down Continuous alert tonefrom the radio speaker. The volume of this tone is setto the louder of the preprogrammed minimum level orthe current radio speaker level. This acts as a beaconto find the radio.Advanced Features96English
Note:If the radio is programmed with SilentEmergency, the radio inhibits the alert toneand visual alert associated with theemergency feature.If the radio is programmed in SurveillanceMode, the alert tone can be heard from theradio speaker.Once the alert tone is active, changing to anotherchannel with different setup triggers a differentresponse from the radio as described next.• The alert tone is inhibited when you change to achannel without Emergency feature.• The alert tone is inhibited when you change to achannel with Emergency but no Man Downfeature.• The current alert tone is inhibited and is replacedwith a different alert tone when you change to achannel with Emergency and different Man Downconfiguration.• The alert tone continues when you change to achannel with Emergency and similar Man Downconfiguration.Exiting Man Down FeatureIf you are not in a real Man Down situation, youshould exit the Man Down feature and preventemergency from going off with the followingoperation.Perform one of the following actions:• Repositioning the radio or shaking the radio(when motion sensitivity is enabled).•Press the preprogrammed Man Down Clearbutton to exit.•Press the Menu Select button below Clr to exit.Re-Initiating Man DownAfter exiting the Emergency Operation when the radiois still in Man Down condition (tilted achievingthreshold angle or motionless), user must first exitMan Down condition to then reinitiate the Man Downfeature.Return the radio to the vertical position or shakethe radio (when motion sensitivity is enabled).Advanced Features97English
Testing the Man Down FeatureEnable the Emergency feature with Silent Alarmdisabled, but not in Surveillance Mode before runningthis test on the radio.1Turn the radio on and place in the vertical position,for at least 5 seconds.2Lay the radio down in the horizontal position.3Wait for alert tone.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The radio alerts with audible tone and displaysMan-Down.• If no tone is heard, make sure that the Man Downfeature is enabled on your radio. If Man Downfeature was not enabled, please enable it andrepeat steps1 to 3.• If the Man Down feature is enabled and no tone isheard, send the radio to a qualified technician.Automatic Registration Service (ARS)This feature provides an automated data applicationregistration for the radio. When you turn on the radio,the device automatically registers with the server.Data applications within the fixed network candetermine the presence of a device on the systemand send data to the device. For example: TextMessaging Service (TMS).The Automatic Registration Service for the radioconsists of two (2) modes:• ARS Server Mode (default mode)• ARS Non-Server ModeNote:The default ARS mode can be changed by aqualified radio technician using the radio’sprogramming software.Selecting or Changing the ARS ModeThe following methods are options on how to select orchange the ARS Mode. The result of all the methodsis the same. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.Advanced Features98English
•Selecting or Changing the ARS mode via 16-Position Select knob:a) Once the zone you want is displayed, turn thepreprogrammed 16-Position Select knob tothe desired mode.•Selecting or Changing the ARS mode via the radiomenu:a) or to Chan.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowChan.The display shows the current channel name.c) or to the required channel or mode.One of the following scenarios occur:• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows thezone and ARS server channel.• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the displayshows the zone and ARS non-serverchannel.• If the channel or mode selected isunprogrammed, the display showsUnprogrammed. Repeat this step.d) Press Sel to confirm the displayed channel.User Login FeatureThis feature allows you as the user to be associatedwith the radio. With this association, every dataapplication (Example: Text Messaging Service) takeson a friendly username.You can still send text messages without logging in asa user. The user login feature only enables therecipient of your message to identify you as thesender by assigning a username to your message.Note:A predefined username that is set more thanthe maximum allowed characters is an invalidname.Logging In as a User1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed User Login button.• or to User and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below User.The display shows the User Login screen.2Perform one of the following actions:Advanced Features99English
• or to [ID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit to enter ID. Ablinking cursor appears on the screen. Use thekeypad to type or edit a user name. Press theMenu Select button directly below Ok tosubmit.• or to scroll through the list of predefineduser names. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Sel to select the predefined username.• Press and hold or to scroll through thelist of predefined user names at a fast scrollrate. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel to select the predefined user name.If the ID is invalid, the display shows momentaryInvalid ID.3Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN)number.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Logn.One of the following scenarios occurs:• In ARS Server Mode, the display shows theUser Login Indicator icon, the ID, and Inprogress, with Cncl.• In ARS Non-Server Mode, the display showsthe User Login Indicator icon, the ID, andLogged in, with Logt and Exit.• In non-ARS enabled mode, the display showsOffline, with Logt and Exit.One of the following scenarios occurs:• If the user name is invalid, login fails and the userlogin failure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. Thedisplay also shows momentary Login failed.• If the PIN is invalid, login fails and the user loginfailure indicator (IP indicator) icon blinks. Thedisplay also shows momentary Login failed.• Wait for the logged in confirmation screen. If thelogin process is successful, the display shows thesuccessful user login indicator (IP indicator) iconand Logged in, with Logt and Exit.Note:To cancel the login process and return to theinitial user login screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Cncl.Logging OutWhen you have logged in or you are using Offlinemode, you can log out.Advanced Features100English
Note:Private data refers to all messages in the textmessaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent folder. Thenext user is able to access the Inbox, Draftand Sent messages if private data is notdeleted.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Logt.One of the following scenarios will occur:• The display shows Clear private data?. Proceedto the next step.• If the Delete Messages On Session Endfeature is enabled, the radio clears the privatedata and returns to User Login screen.2Perform one of the following actions:• Select Yes to clear all your private data. Thedisplay shows momentary Private data cleared.• Select No to keep your private data.Text Messaging Service (TMS)This features allows you to quickly send and receivemessages and run database queries directly fromyour radios. The maximum length of characters for atext message is 200.The types of text messages available:• A new text message (free form message).• A predefined message (quick text message).• An edited quick text message.• A query (ASTRO 25 Advanced MessagingSolution).Note:Query is only supported within ASTRO 25Advanced Messaging Solution. See Two-Factor Authentication on page 113 and ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution onpage 112 for details.The main menu consists of the following options:• Inbox• Compose• Drafts• SentNote:See Status Icons on page 41 for moreinformation on the TMS icons and TMS MenuAdvanced Features101English
Options on page 47 for more information oneach menu option.Accessing the Messaging Features1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Data Feature button or thepreprogrammed TMS Feature button to accessthe TMS feature screen.•Press and hold the Data Feature button or thepreprogrammed TMS Feature button to accessthe Inbox.• Follow the procedure described next to accessthis feature via the radio menu.2 or to TMS.3Press the Menu Select button directly below TMSto access the TMS feature screen.4 or to scroll through the main menu options.Note:The radio automatically exits the feature, ifthe feature inactivity timer is enabled, whenthe radio is left idle and the timer expires.You will hear the Menu Inactive Exit Toneupon feature exit.Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Back at any time to return to theprevious screen.Composing and Sending a New Text MessageDuring the uppercase and lowercase mode, multi-tapping the keys only scrolls through the letters. Forexample, A->B->C, a->b->c.During the numeric mode, except for , pressingthe keypad only enters the numeric digits.Subsequent presses of the same key inserts thesame digit to the text message (no multi-tap).1 or to TMS.2Press the Menu Select button directly below TMSto access the TMS feature screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Compose and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.Advanced Features102English
•Press the Menu Select button directly belowExit to return to the Home screen.4 or to Text Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to compose a newmessage.A blinking cursor appears on the Compose screen.5Use the keypad to type or edit your message.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Optnonce the message is composed.7 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.8Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andhighlight the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press the MenuSelect button below Edit. When a blinkingcursor appears in the Enter Address screen, usethe keypad to type the address entry.9Press the Menu Select button directly below Sendor press the PTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.If the message is sent, you hear a tone and thedisplay shows Msg sent.If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone,the display shows Send failed and returns to themain TMS screen.Note:You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 105 for moreinformation.You can also select the Save to Draftsoption to save your message in the Draftsfolder to send it at a later time. See Accessing the Drafts Folder on page 109for more information.Sending a Quick Text MessageQuick Text messages are messages that arepredefined and usually consist of messages that areused most frequently.Advanced Features103English
Each Quick Text message or Query has a maximumlength of 50 characters. You can select the requiredtext from the Quick Text or Query.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature via a preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed Quick Textbutton and proceed to Step 4.• To access this feature via the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to TMS and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS to access the TMS featurescreen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Compose and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowExit to return to the Home screen.4 or to Quick Text and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel for a predefinedmessage.5 or to scroll through the list of messages andpress the Menu Select button directly below Sel toselect the required message.The message appears on the Compose screen,with a blinking cursor at the end of it. Use thekeypad to edit the message, if required.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.7 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.8Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andhighlight the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press the MenuSelect button below Edit. When a blinkingcursor appears on the Enter Address screen.Use the keypad to type the address entry.9Press the Menu Select button directly below Sendor press the PTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.Advanced Features104English
If the message is sent, you hear a tone and thedisplay shows Msg sent.If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone,the display shows Send failed and returns to themain TMS screen.Note:You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 105 for moreinformation.Priority Status and Request Reply of a New TextMessageBefore sending your message, you can append apriority status and/or a request reply to your message.Appending a Priority Status to a Text MessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed toallow you to perform this procedure. See Composingand Sending a New Text Message on page 102 formore information.Note:The Priority Status icon on a message doesnot imply that the message gets higher priorityover the other messages when it is beingtransmitted. It is just an indication that can beembedded into a message to let the receiverknow that the message is important.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark Important and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to indicate themessage is important.The priority status icon appears beside the normalmessage icon on the label bar.Removing a Priority Status from a Text MessageEnsure there is an outgoing message composed toallow you to perform this procedure. See Composingand Sending a New Text Message on page 102 formore information.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark as Normal and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thepriority status from the message.The display shows the normal message icon on thelabel bar.Advanced Features105English
Appending a Request Reply to a Text MessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed toallow you to perform this procedure. See Composingand Sending a New Text Message on page 102 formore information1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Req Reply and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel to request for a reply.The request reply icon appears beside the normalmessage icon on the label bar.Removing a Request Reply from a Text MessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed toallow you to perform this procedure. See Composingand Sending a New Text Message on page 102 formore information.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to No Req Reply and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thepriority status from the message.The display shows the normal message icon on thelabel bar.Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Requestto a Text MessageEnsure that an outgoing message is composed toallow you to perform this procedure. See Composingand Sending a New Text Message on page 102 formore information.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark Important and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to indicate themessage is important.3 or to Req Reply and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel to request for a reply.The priority status and request reply icons appearbeside the normal message icon on the label bar.Removing a Priority Status and a Reply Requestfrom a Text MessageEnsure that a outgoing message is composed toallow you to perform this procedure. See Composingand Sending a New Text Message on page 102 formore information.Advanced Features106English
1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Mark Important and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thepriority status icon.3 or to No Req Reply and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to remove thereply status icon.The display shows the normal message icon on thelabel bar.Receiving a Text MessageNote:When you receive a message that is flaggedwith the “Request Reply” icon, you mustmanually respond to the sender that you havereceived the message. The system will notautomatically send back a notification that theradio has received such message.The following methods are options on how to receivea text message. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Receiving a text message via the Data Featurebutton or the TMS Feature button:a) When you receive a message, press and holdthe preprogrammed Data Feature button or theTMS Feature button to access the Inbox.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, withthe sender of the latest received message ontop.•Receiving a text message via the radio menu:a) When the new message icon appears and thedisplay shows momentary New msg, press theMenu Select button directly below TMS toaccess the Inbox.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, withthe sender of the latest received message ontop.Viewing a Text Message from the InboxThe Inbox can hold up to thirty (30) messages.Note: or to read the message if the contentfills more than one screen.1Perform one of the following actions:Advanced Features107English
•Press the preprogrammed Data Feature buttonor the TMS Feature button to access the TMSfeature screen. or to Inbox and press theMenu Select button below Sel.•Press and hold the preprogrammed DataFeature button or the TMS Feature button toaccess the Inbox.• or to TMS and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below TMS to access the TMSfeature screen. or to Inbox and press theMenu Select button below Sel.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with thesender of the latest received message on top.2 or to the required aliases or ID and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.While on the view message screen, press theMenu Select button directly below Optn, Del, orBack to access the option.• Select Optn to configure the message settings.• Select Del to delete the message.• Select Back to return to the previous screen.Note:The icon at the top right corner of thescreen indicates the status of the message.See Text Messaging Service (TMS)Indicators on page 45 for more information.Replying to a Received Text MessageNote:The original date and time stamp, address andmessage content is automatically appended tothe reply message.1 or to the required aliases or ID and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Rplyto reply to a message.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Text Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.• or to Quick Text and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel for apredefined message.Advanced Features108English
• or to scroll through the list of messagesand press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel to select the required message.One of the following scenarios occurs:• A blinking cursor appears on the Composescreen.• The predefined message appears on theCompose screen, with a blinking cursor at theend of it.4Use the keypad to type or edit your message.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Optnonce you have completed the message.6 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to send themessage.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.Note:Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack at any time to return to the previousscreen.You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 105 for more information.Accessing the Drafts FolderThis folder stores the messages that were savedpreviously. The Drafts folder can hold up to 10messages. The oldest draft in the folder is deletedwhen the 11th message comes in.1 or to TMS.2Press the Menu Select button directly below TMSto access the TMS feature screen.3 or to Drafts and press the Menu Selectbutton below Sel.The display shows a list of drafts, with the latesttext message drafted on top.4 or to the required text message and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit,Del, or Back to access the option.Advanced Features109English
• Select Edit to edit the message before sendingit.• Select Del to delete the message.• Select Back to return to the previous screen.Sent Text MessagesOnce a message is sent to another radio, it is savedin the Sent folder. The most recent sent text messageis always added to the top of the Sent list.The Sent folder is capable of storing a maximum often (10) last sent messages. When the folder is full,the oldest message in the folder is deleted when the11th message comes in.Viewing a Sent Text Message1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Data Feature buttonor the TMS Feature button to access the TMSfeature screen.• or to TMS and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below TMS to access the TMSfeature screen.2 or to Sent and press the Menu Select buttonbelow Sel.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with therecipient of latest sent message on top.3 or to the required aliases or ID and pressthe Menu Select button below Sel to view themessage.While on the view message screen, press theMenu Select button directly below Optn, Del orBack to access the option.• Select Optn to configure the message settings.• Select Del to delete the message.• Select Back to return to the previous screen.Note:The icon at the top right corner of thescreen indicates the status of the message.See Text Messaging Service (TMS)Indicators on page 45 for more information.Sending a Sent Text Message1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optnwhile viewing the message.2 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.Advanced Features110English
3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andhighlight the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press the MenuSelect button below Edit. When a blinkingcursor appears in the Enter Address screen, usethe keypad to type the address entry.4Press the Menu Select button below Send or thePTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.Note:Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Back at any time to return to theprevious screen.You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 105 for moreinformation.Deleting a Text Message1From the Inbox, Draft, or Sent screen, or toscroll through the messages.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Delto delete the current message.Deleting All Text Messages1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Data Feature button or thepreprogrammed TMS Feature button to accessthe Messaging feature screen.• or to TMS and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below TMS to access the TMSfeature screen.2 or to Inbox or Sent then press the MenuSelect button below Clr to select all messages inthe selected folder.The display shows Del All?.3Perform one of the following actions:Advanced Features111English
•Press the Menu Select button directly belowYes to delete all the messages in the selectedfolder.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowNo to return to the main TMS feature screen.ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging SolutionThe ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution allowsyou to quickly send and receive messages and rundatabase queries directly from your data-enabledMotorola two-way radios. Federal mandate requiresTwo-Factor Authentication when querying Federaland State databases. With this advance messagingsolution you have the ability enable Two-FactorAuthentication.With Query and Two-Factor Authentication, you canuse a secure system logon to initiate and receive keyinformation on people, vehicles and properties whendoing the regular security patrol. You can access tolocal or external databases such as the NationalCrime Information Center (NCIC), for "Hot Hits" onpriors and warrants. Query and Two-FactorAuthentication has Criminal Justice InformationServices (CJIS) security compliance for queries.With this Advanced Messaging Solution, ARSfunctionality splits between two protocols:• ARS for Device Registration• New User Authentication for User LoginTMS functionality splits between two protocols:• TMS for messaging• New Service Advertisement for serviceavailabilitiesThe radio with Two-Factor capabilities are backwardcompatible with the existing device registrationsystem and TMS servers.System Setup for ASTRO Advanced MessagingSolutionYour user name, unit ID and password all need to beprovisioned in PremierOne™. Your user account inPremierOne needs to be linked to an RSA accountspecifying a token to be used with the Two-Factorpasscode.The radios caches the user name, unit ID and orSingle Factor password in the codeplug, this allowsthe radio to automatically log in to use Single Factorauthentication upon power up or mode change. TheTwo-Factor passcode is not stored in the codeplug.Advanced Features112English
You can upgrade the Single Factor session to a Two-Factor session by entering the Two-Factor passcodeonly. After an interruption (for example mode change,DSR switch over, power loss), the radio is capable ofrestoring the active session in its current state as longas the session is active in the server.Note:Power loss and power down are differentactivities, power down occurs when the userintentionally powers off the radio, power loss iswhen the battery dies or is removed from theunit.Two-Factor AuthenticationTwo-Factor Authentication is an extension of existingARS and TMS operation. This feature allows you toauthenticate yourself with a username, unit ID,password and passcode.The purpose of this feature is to allow the sender of atext message to address a specific user of the radio,so the message is delivered to the user, not to theradio which may have any user using it at the time.Secondly, this feature supports query authenticationrequirements so the query service knows which useroriginated a query.You can still send text messages without logging in asa user. The user login feature only enables therecipient of your message to identify you as thesender by assigning a username to your message.Note:A predefined username that is set more thanthe maximum allowed characters is an invalidname.Logging in via the Two-Factor Authentication1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed User Login button.• or to User, and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below User.The display shows the User Login screen.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to [ID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit. A blinkingcursor appears. Use the keypad to type or edita username. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to submit.• or to scroll through the list of predefinedusernames. Press the Menu Select buttonAdvanced Features113English
directly below Sel to select the predefinedusername.• Press and hold or to scroll through thelist of predefined usernames at a fast scrollrate. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel to select the predefined username.If the selected predefined username has morethan the maximum allowed characters, or aninvalid character in it, the display showsmomentary Invalid ID.3For radio enabled with Unit ID, perform one of thefollowing actions:• or to [UnitID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit. A blinkingcursor appears. Use the keypad to type or edita Unit ID. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Ok to submit.• or to scroll through the list of predefinedUnit IDs. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel to select the predefined Unit ID.• Press and hold or to scroll through thelist of predefined Unit IDs at a fast scroll rate.Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to select the predefined Unit ID.If the selected predefined Unit ID has more thanthe maximum allowed characters, or an invalidcharacter in it, the display shows momentaryInvalid UnitID.4Enter your password when you see a blinkingcursor.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Lognor Ok.If only one-factor is enabled, the display shows 1Flogged at the status. The login operation iscomplete.If login fails, the display shows momentary Loginfailed. The display returns to User Login screen.6For radio enabled with two-factor login, enter yourpasscode when you see a blinking cursor.7Press the Menu Select button directly below Logn.The display shows In progress.If the login fails, the display shows momentary 2F pscdfailed. Press the Menu Select button directly belowPscd to re-enter passcode. If successful, the displayshows User Login screen with 2F logged in status toindicate Two-Factor Authentication complete.Advanced Features114English
Logging out of Two-Factor AuthenticationNote:Private data refers to all messages in the textmessaging Inbox, Draft, and Sent folder. Thenext user is able to access the Inbox, Draftand Sent messages if private data is notdeleted.Radio which is successfully logged in to thesecured system receives advertisement fromthe server that the access to the data for queryis enabled.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Logt.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows Clear private data?.• If the Delete Messages On Session Endfeature is enabled, the display showsmomentary Private data cleared.2Select Yes to clear all your private data or selectNo to keep your private data.If you select Yes, the display shows momentaryPrivate data cleared.Sending a QueryThis feature is available for radio users who havesuccessfully logged in with the Two-FactorAuthentication. Query is a special form of Quick Textmarked with a flag that is replied or dispatched innormal TMS message. The query template needs tobe configured in the quick test list of the CPS. Youcan choose from the quick text list, including queries ifpresent.You shall receive a service advertisement message toindicate the Query is available after you havesuccessfully logged in the radio with a Two-FactorAuthentication.Note:The query server must be selected as thedestination so that it can receive the querymessage and respond the query with textmessage. The query server must be an entryin the data user list in the CPS.1Perform one of the following actions:• To access this feature via a preprogrammedbutton, press the preprogrammed TMS Querybutton and proceed to Step 5.Advanced Features115English
• To access this feature via the menu, proceedto the next step.2 or to TMS and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS to access the TMS featurescreen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to Compose and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowExit to return to the Home screen.4 or to Query and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel for a predefinedmessage.5 or to scroll through the list of messages andpress the Menu Select button directly below Sel toselect the required message.The message appears on the Compose screen,with a blinking cursor at the end of it.6Use the keypad to edit the message, if required.7Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.8 or to Send Message and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.9Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the address list andhighlight the required address.• or to [Other Recpnt] and press the MenuSelect button below Edit. A blinking cursorappears on the Enter Address screen. Use thekeypad to type the address entry.10 Press the Menu Select button below Send or thePTT button to send the message.The display shows the Send Message screen andSending msg.If the message is sent, you hear a tone and thedisplay shows Msg sent.If the message is not sent, you hear a low tone,the display shows Send failed and returns to themain TMS screen.Note:The server responds to your query with therequired report in text messages.Advanced Features116English
You can append a priority status and/or arequest reply to your message. See PriorityStatus and Request Reply of a New TextMessage on page 105 for moreinformation.Receiving a QueryYou shall receive the information you have requestedin TMS format.When you receive a query, you hear a unique, high-pitched chirp and the display shows the message iconflagged with “Priority”. The display shows momentaryNew msg.To access the Inbox, press and hold the DataFeature button or the preprogrammed TMSFeature button or press the Menu Select buttondirectly below TMS.The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with thesender of the latest received message on top.Secure OperationsSecure radio operation provides the highestcommercially available level of voice security on bothtrunked and conventional channels.Unlike other forms of security, Motorola digitalencryption provides signaling that makes it virtuallyimpossible for others to decode any part of anencrypted message.Selecting Secure TransmissionsTurn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch tothe secure position.Note:If the selected channel is preprogrammedfor clear-only operation, when you pressthe PTT button, you hear an invalid modetone and the display shows Clear TX only.The radio does not transmit until you setthe Secure/Clear switch to the clearposition.If the “Ignore Secure/Clear Switch whenStrapped” programming option is enabled,the radio transmits without displaying anyAdvanced Features117English
messages in the strapped mode ofoperation, regardless of the Secure/Clearswitch setting. This option must bepreprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician.The Secure/Clear switch only applieswhen the radio is transmitting.Selecting Clear TransmissionsTurn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch tothe clear position.Note:If the selected channel is preprogrammedfor secure-only operation, when you pressthe PTT button, you hear an invalid modetone and the display shows Secure TX only.The radio does not transmit until you setthe Secure/ Clear switch to the secureposition.You can request to configure the radio toignore the clear voice or insecuredtransmission when the radio is in securedtransmission. Check with your agent fordetails.If the “Ignore Secure/Clear Switch whenStrapped” programming option is enabled,the radio transmits without displaying anymessages in the strapped mode ofoperation, regardless of the Secure/Clearswitch setting. This option must bepreprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician.The Secure/Clear switch only applieswhen the radio is transmitting.Managing EncryptionLoading an Encryption KeyNote:Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manualfor equipment connections and setup.1Attach the KVL to your radio.The display shows Keyloading, and all other radiofunctions, except for power down, backlight, andvolume, are locked out.2Select the required keys and press the MenuSelect button directly below LOAD on the KVL.This loads the encryption keys into your radio.Advanced Features118English
When the key has been loaded successfully, one ofthe following scenarios occurs:• You hear the radio sounds a short tone for single-key radios.• You hear the radio sounds an alternating tone formultikey radios.The KVL indicates that keyload is successful.Multikey FeatureThis feature allows the radio to be equipped withdifferent encryption keys and supports the DES-OFBalgorithm.There are two types:ConventionalMultikey The encryption keys can be tied(strapped), on a one-per-channelbasis, through CustomerProgramming Software. In addition,you can have operator-selectablekeys, operator-selectable keysets,and operator-selectable keyerasure. If talkgroups are enabledin conventional, then the encryptionkeys are strapped to the talkgroups.TrunkedMultikey If the radio is used for bothconventional and trunkedapplications, strap the encryptionkeys for trunking on a per-talkgroupor announcement-group basis. Inaddition, a different key can bestrapped to other features, such asdynamic regrouping, failsoft, oremergency talkgroup. You canhave operator-selectable keyerasure.Selecting an Encryption Key1 or to Key.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Key.The display shows the last user-selected andstored encryption key, and the available menuselections.3 or to scroll through the encryption keys oruse the keypad to enter the number of the desiredkey.4Perform one of the following actions:Advanced Features119English
•Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to save the newly selected key and returnto the Home screen.•Press , the PTT button, or the Menu Selectbutton directly below Exit.•Turn the 16-Position Select knob to exit.Note:When the selected key is erased, you heara momentary keyfail tone and the displayshows Key fail.When the selected key is not allowed, youhear a momentary illegal key tone and thedisplay shows Illegal key.Selecting a KeysetThis feature allows you to select one or more groupsof several encryption keys from among the availablekeys stored in the radio.For example, you could have a group of three keysstructured to one keyset, and another group of threedifferent keys structured to another keyset; bychanging keysets, you would automatically switchfrom one set of keys to the other.Every channel to which one of the original keys wastied now has the equivalent new key instead.1 or to KSet and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below KSet.The display shows the last user-selected andstored keyset, and the available keyset menuselections.2 or to scroll through the keysets or use thekeypad to enter the number of the desired keyset.3Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel tosave the newly selected keyset.The radio exits keyset selection and returns to theHome screen.Note:Press , the PTT button, or the Exit menuselection, or turn the 16-Position Selectknob to exit this menu at any time withoutchanging the keyset selection.Erasing the Selected Encryption KeysThis feature allows you to erase all or selectedencryption keys.Advanced Features120English
The following methods are options on how to erasethe selected encryption keys. The result of all themethods is the same. You can use the optionsinterchangeably depending on your preference andthe programmed functions.•Erasing the selected encryption keys via the radiomenu:a) or to Eras and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Eras.The display shows the last user-selected andstored encryption key, and the available menuselections.b) or to the desired encryption key or usethe keypad to enter the number of the desiredkey.c) Press the Menu Select button directly belowOptn.The display shows the available key eraseoptions.d) or to the required option and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.e) Select Erase all keys? or Erase single key? bypressing the Menu Select button below Yes toerase the encryption key(s) in the radio.You can return to the previous screen bypressing the Menu Select button below No.•Erasing the single key in radios with the single-keyoption and erasing all keys in radios with themultikey option via the preprogrammed Top Side(Select) button and Top (Orange) button:a) Press and hold the Top Side (Select) button.b) While holding Top Side (Select) button down,press the Top (Orange) button.The display shows Please wait. When all theencryption keys have been erased, the displayshows All keys erased.Note:Do not press the Top (Orange) buttonbefore pressing the Top Side (Select)button, unless you are in an emergencysituation as this sends an emergencyalarm.Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey (ASTROConventional Only)Ensure that the Unique Shadow Key (USK) is loadedinto the radio with the key-variable loader (KVL)before the rekey request can be sent. Refer to yourAdvanced Features121English
local key management supervisor for moreinformation.This feature, also known as OTAR, allows thedispatcher to reprogram the encryption keys in theradio remotely. The dispatcher performs the rekeyoperation upon receiving a rekey request from theuser.1 or to Reky.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Reky.3Perform one of the following actions:•Press the PTT button to send the rekeyrequest.•Press the PTT button again, or the orEmergency button, to exit the feature andtransmit in normal mode.If the rekey operation fails, you hear a bad-keytone and the display shows Rekey fail.Note:The rekey operation failure indicates thatyour radio does not contain the UniqueShadow Key (USK).MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) PageThis feature allows you to view or define MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) features. It is applied onlywhen operating in secure encrypted mode and onlyfor conventional communications. In additional toRekey Requests, OTAR transmissions includeDelayed Acknowledgements, and Power-upAcknowledgements.Some of the options selected may also need to be setup at the Key Management Controller (KMC) site towork properly.Note:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for moreinformation.Infinite UKEK RetentionThis feature enables Unique Key Encryption Key(UKEK) to be permanently stored in the radio evenwhen all of the encryption keys is erased. Without thisUKEK key, the radio could not be over the airrekeyed.Advanced Features122English
Note:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for moreinformation.Hear ClearNote:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for moreinformation.There are two components of Hear Clear.Companding Reduces the channel noise, e.g.OTA transmission, that ispredominantly present in UHF2 and900 MHz channel with the followingfeatures.Compressor Reduces thebackground noiseflow and the speechsignal attransmitting radio.Expander Expands the speechwhile the noise flowremains the same atreceiving radio.Random FMNoiseCanceller(FlutterFighter)Reduces the unwanted effects ofrandom FM noise pulses caused bychannel fading under high Signal-to-Noise (S/N) conditions such as in amoving transportation. The fadingeffects, heard as audio pops andclicks, are cancelled withoutaffecting the desired audio signal.The Random FM Noise Cancelleroperates only in receive mode.SecurityRadio LockThis feature changes your radio to a more robustsecurity system that protects the use of the secureencryption keys.Advanced Features123English
If this feature is enabled in your radio by a qualifiedradio technician, when you turn the radio on, thedisplay shows Radio locked.Unlocking Your Radio1Enter your numeric password.Secure-equipped radios – 6 to 8 characters.Clear radios – 0 to 8 characters.2Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to enter the code.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowDel to delete any unwanted characters.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to exit the feature.If the password is correct, the radio unlocks.If the password is incorrect, the display showIncorrect password and the radio remains locked.If you enter three incorrect passwords in a row, thedisplay shows Deadlock. Turn the radio off andthen on, and begin again at Step 1.Important:For Secure Radios Only – After a total of17 consecutive incorrect passwords(turning the radio off and on does not resetthis number), the radio erases all of itsencryption keys and shows Deadlock. Seea qualified radio technician.If you forget the password, enter ******** toerase all keys and revert the password inthe radio back to the default password of01234567.Changing Your Password1 or to Pswd.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd.The display shows Change Password screen.3 or to Unlock Pswd.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.5Enter the old password.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.Advanced Features124English
7Enter the new password.8Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.9Re-enter the new password.10 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.The password is updated.If the two passwords do not match, repeat Steps 5through 10.Note:If you enter three incorrect old passwords, theradio exits the password feature. You cannotaccess this feature again until you turn theradio off and on.Changing Your Tactical Inhibit Password1 or to Pswd.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Pswd.The display shows Change Password screen.3 or to Tactical Inh Encode Pswd.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.5Enter the old password.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.7Enter the new password.8Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.9Re-enter the new password.10 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.The password is updated.If the two passwords do not match, repeat Steps 5through 10.Note:If you enter three incorrect old passwords,the radio exits the password feature. Youcannot access this feature again until youturn the radio off and on.Enabling or Disabling the Radio Lock Feature(Secure Radios Only)This feature allows you to enable or disable the radiolock feature. It is programmable by a qualified radiotechnician.Advanced Features125English
1 or to Logf.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Logf.One of the following results occur.:• The display shows Pswd enabled, indicating that theradio lock feature is enabled.• The display shows Pswd disabled, indicating thatthe radio lock feature is disabled.Radio Stun and KillRadio StunThis feature allows you to stun another radio bysending an over the air command using the menu onyour radio. This feature prevents an unauthorizeduser from using the radio. Once the radio is stunned,a password is required to re-activate the stunnedradio.Using Radio Stun1 or to Stun.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Stun.The display shows Enter Password.3Use the keypad to enter your Tactical InhibitEncode Password.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.The display shows radio Contact IDs.5Perform one of the following actions:• or to the required ID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.•Use the keypad to enter the required ID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowSend to initiate command.If the receiving radio does not have encryption keyto decrypt the received command, your radiodisplay shows Ack received.If the receiving radio does not have encryption keyto decrypt the received encrypted command, yourradio display shows Decrypt failed.If the receiving radio is powered off, your radiodisplay shows No Acknowledgement.Once the receiving radio received the command, itsscreen locked and request for password.Advanced Features126English
Note:To un-stun a radio, follow the procedure in Unlocking Your Radio on page 124.Radio KillThis feature allows you to render your radio oranother radio inoperable if the radio is misplaced orlost. When a radio is killed, the display turns blankand all functions of the radio are not usable.The killed radio can only be recovered from KILL witha special device. Consult an authorized and qualifiedtechnician for details.Using Remote Kill to Kill Another RadioRemote Kill allows you to render another radioinoperable by sending an over the air command usingthe menu on your radio.1 or to Kill.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Kill.The display shows Enter Password.3Use the keypad to enter your Tactical InhibitEncode Password.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Ok.The display shows radio Contact IDs.5Perform one of the following actions:• or to the required ID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowLNum to go to the last number dialed.•Use the keypad to enter the required ID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowSend to initiate command.If the receiving radio received the command, yourradio display shows Ack received.If the receiving radio does not have encryption keyto decrypt the received encrypted command, yourradio display shows Decrypt failed.If the receiving radio is powered off or alreadykilled, your radio display shows NoAcknowledgement.Once the receiving radio received the command, itsscreen turns blank, the killed radio is inoperable.Advanced Features127English
Using Direct Kill to Kill Your Own RadioDirect Kill allows you to make your own radioinoperable.Press and hold the Top Side button then pressthe Orange button until the display turns blankand becomes inoperable.Global Positioning System / GlobalNavigation Satellite SystemThe Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in theradio uses information from the Global PositioningSystem (GPS) to determine the approximategeographical location of your radio. The geographicallocation is expressed as latitude and longitude orMilitary Grid Reference System (MGRS) format perrequest from customers.Note:This feature is addressed as GPS across themanual as the naming convention of thebuttons and strings remain the same as thelegacy feature of GPS.The availability and accuracy of this locationinformation (and the amount of time that it takes tocalculate it) varies depending on the environment inwhich you are using the GPS feature.For example, GPS location fixes are difficult to obtainindoors, in covered locations, between high buildings,or in situations where you have not established aclear broad view of the sky.Once GPS is enabled, the radio displays the GPSicon on the screen. The dispatcher can alwaysrequest the system to determine the real-time locationcoordinates of the radio.GPS OperationThe GPS technology uses radio signals from earthorbiting satellites, to establish the locationcoordinates, maximizing your view of clearunobstructed sky is essential for optimumperformance.Where adequate signals from multiple satellites arenot available (usually because you cannot establish aview of a wide area of the sky), the GPS feature ofyour radio will not work. Such situations include butare not limited to:• Underground locationsAdvanced Features128English
• Inside of buildings, trains, or other coveredvehicles• Under any other metal or concrete roof orstructure• Between tall buildings or under dense tree-cover• In temperature extremes outside the operatinglimits of your radioEven where location information can be calculated insuch situations, it may take longer to do so, and yourlocation estimate may not be as accurate. Therefore,in any emergency situation, always report yourlocation to your dispatcher.Keep in mind that the accuracy of the locationinformation and the time it takes to obtain it variesdepending upon circumstances, particularly the abilityto receive signals from an adequate number ofsatellites.Note:Even where adequate signals from multiplesatellites are available, your GPS feature onlyprovides an approximate location, usuallywithin 10 meters from your actual location, butsometimes farther away.The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlledby the U.S. government and are subject to changesimplemented in accordance with the Department ofDefense GPS user policy and the Federal RadioNavigation Plan. These changes may affect theperformance of the GPS feature on your radio.GPS Performance EnhancementSometimes, the GPS feature may be unable tocomplete a location calculation successfully. You thensee a message indicating that your radio cannotconnect to enough visible satellites.To maximize the ability of your radio to determine afix, take note of the following guidelines:• For your initial fix, hold the radio in the faceposition.• Stay in the open. The GPS feature works bestwhere there is nothing between your radio and alarge amount of open sky.The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)This feature allows you to determine your currentlocation using a location menu, as well as yourcurrent distance and bearing in relation to anotherAdvanced Features129English
location. Radio location may be requested andreported over-the-air.Your radio stores up to a maximum of sixty (60)programmable location coordinates, also known aswaypoints. When the memory is full, the nextwaypoints automatically replaces the oldestwaypoints in the radio.The radio also stores four (4) preprogrammedwaypoints. These coordinates cannot be deleted.The following table shows the differences betweenprogrammable waypoints and preprogrammedwaypoints.Programmable Way-points Preprogrammed Way-pointsUser-configurable loca-tion coordinates. Fixed location coordi-nates:• Home• Emergency• Last Known Location• DestinationProgrammable Way-points Preprogrammed Way-pointsOnly the alias is editable,not the coordinates. The Home and Destina-tion coordinates are edit-able.Coordinates can be de-leted one at a time, or allat once.Coordinates cannot bedeleted.Note:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when theradio is left idle and the timer expires. Youhear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon featureexit.Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) CoordinatesThis feature can only be enabled through CPSconfiguration. When the MGRS coordinate is enabled,all location coordinates are displayed in MGRSformat, including the editable locations in GPS.Advanced Features130English
Accessing the Outdoor Location FeatureNote:An ON radio menu may be present on theLocation menu screen if it is preprogrammedby the dealer or system administrator.Press the preprogrammed GPS button to toggle theOutdoor Location feature to on or follow the followingprocedure to access this feature via the radio menu.1 or to Loc.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Loc.The display shows Location off.3Perform one of the following actions:•To obtain a location fix, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below On .•Press the Menu Select button directly belowOptn. or to Turn On GPS and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.The front display shows the MGRS or latitude/longitude location, time, and date of the lastsuccessful location fix.4To obtain a new location fix, press the MenuSelect button directly below Rfsh.The top line temporarily displays Please wait whilethe new location is being determined. While thenew location is being determined, the locationsignal can be a solid or blinking icon.Once the location coordinates are fixed, thedisplay shows the current location along with theUTC (Zulu) time and date that the location fix wasobtained.The location coordinates are updatedautomatically every 5 seconds while the locationsignal is present.If the radio fails to get a location fix, the displayshows No service and returns to the previousdisplay.5To return to the Home screen, press , the PTTbutton, the preprogrammed GPS button or theMenu Select button directly below Exit.Saving a WaypointEnsure that your radio shows the current location onthe screen.Advanced Features131English
1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2Perform one of the following actions:• or to Save as Waypt and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.• or to Save as Home and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel and proceed tostep 5.• or to Save as Dest. and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel and proceed tostep 5.A blinking cursor appears in the screen.3Use the keypad to edit the auto-generatedwaypoint, if required, or press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Cncl to return to the Locationmain screen.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Okonce you are done.One of the following scenarios occur:• The display shows Current loc saved as<Waypoint name>.• The display shows Current loc saved as [Home].• The display shows Current loc saved as[Destination].5To return to the Home screen, press , the PTTbutton, the preprogrammed GPS button or theMenu Select button directly below Exit.Viewing a Saved WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the list.• or to select a waypoint to view thelocation information in full.4Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.5To view the MGRS or latitude/longitude location,time and date of the selected waypoint, or toAdvanced Features132English
View and press the Menu Select button directlybelow Sel.6To return to the previous screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Back, or to return tothe Home screen, press , the PTT button, or thepreprogrammed GPS button.Editing the Alias of a WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3 or to the required saved waypoint, and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.4 or to Edit name and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Name screen.5Use the keypad to edit the alias.6Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowOk once you are done.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to return to the Waypoints main screen.7The display shows <Waypoint name> Updated andthe radio returns to the Waypoints main screen.8Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.•Press , the PTT button, or thepreprogrammed GPS button to return to theHome screen.Editing the Coordinates of a WaypointNote:Only the preprogrammed coordinates of Homeand Destination can be edited by the user.Ensure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.Advanced Features133English
2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to [Home] and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Optn.• or to [Destination] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Optn.4 or to Edit location and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The first number blinks.5Utilize the following control buttons to select thenumber/coordinates if required, then press theMenu Select button directly below Edit to changethe number/coordinates.•Press to move to the previous number/coordinates.•Press to move to the next number/coordinates.A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Locationscreen.6Utilize the following control buttons or menu tochange the number/coordinates if required thenpress the Menu Select button directly below Okonce.•Press to move one space to the left.•Press to move one space to the right.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowDel to delete any unwanted characters.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to return to the previous screen7Press the Menu Select button directly below Okonce complete setting up the new Home orDestination.One of the following scenarios occurs:• The display shows [Home] Updated and theradio returns to the Waypoints main screen.• The display shows [Destination] Updated and theradio returns to the Waypoints main screen.Deleting a Single Saved WaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.Advanced Features134English
1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to the required saved waypoint, andpress the Menu Select button directly belowOptn. or to Edit name and press the MenuSelect button directly below Del.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowDel.4The display shows Delete <Waypoint name>Confirm?.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Yesto delete the waypoint or press the Menu Selectbutton directly below No to return to the Waypointsmain screen.The display shows <Waypoint name>deleted .Deleting All Saved WaypointsEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.Note:You cannot delete any of the preprogrammedwaypoints.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Waypoints and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3 or to the required saved waypoint, and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Optn.4 or to Delete All and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows Delete All saved waypntsConfirm?.5Press the Menu Select button directly below Yesto delete all waypoints or press the Menu Selectbutton directly below No to return to the Waypointsmain screen.Advanced Features135English
The display shows All saved waypnts deleted.Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a SavedWaypointEnsure your radio shows the current location on thescreen.1Press the Menu Select button directly below Optn.2 or to Dist frm here and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows a list of waypoints.3 or to the required waypoint and press theMenu Select button directly below Sel.The display shows the distance and bearing from thecurrent to the selected coordinates.Location Feature in Emergency ModeWhen the Emergency feature is activated by pressingthe emergency button, the radio exits the Locationmenu and returns to the Home (default) screen sothat you can see which channel the emergency signalis going out on.However, you may re-enter the Location menu whilestill in emergency mode, provided that SilentEmergency has not been activated.If you have turned Location off using the ON/OFFmenu key, it automatically turns back on whenEmergency is activated.If there is a solid location signal during Emergency,the current location and the location informationreceived is saved as Emergency and Last KnownLocation waypoints, respectively.Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventionalonly)This feature is only available for radio-to-radio voicetransmissions, dispatch call and selective call inconventional ASTRO system. For radio-to-radiotransmission, in order to allow the radio to show peer-location, the voice should be directly sent from oneradio to another radio without passing through anyinfrastructure facility such as repeaters, phone orDVRS system. Both the transmitting radio andreceiving radio must be configured to enable them tosend and/or receive the GPS coordinates. You cancheck with your nearest qualified technician for moredetails.Advanced Features136English
Note:If the receiving radio is operating in a MixedMode channel, only if its voice transmission isvia conventional ASTRO system then it canreceive the location coordinates of its peers.This feature is also operable in a Scan Active channelor Scan Talkback channel.Upon receiving a voice transmission with GPScoordinates enabled on the receiving radio, thedisplay shows the coordinates available in full or inshort coordinates. There are two different formatsavailable. Refer to the following list for the detailsshown in the Peer-Location quick text. Consult youragent to pick the best format to configure to yourradio.Full locationcoordinates • PTT ID (This is optional.)• Longitude and latitude• Relative distance ordirection.Short locationcoordinates • PTT ID (This is optional.)• Longitude and latitudeNote:If the transmitting radio is stale at its locationafter a period of time, the receiving radiodisplay shows ID:<PTT ID> Last Knwn Loc:<Coordinates>. The ID:<PTT ID> and <distance>are optional details depending on therequirements of usage.If the transmitting radio does not have GPS orthe receiving radio could not decode the GPSsignal of the received signal, the receivingradio display shows ID:<PTT ID> UnknownLoc. The PTT ID is optional to be shown onthe display per requirements of usage.Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS todefine a geographical area on earth.When the radio enters the predefined Geofence area,your radio receives the Dynamic Regroup commandfrom the system and immediately connects to aDynamic Regroup talkgroup. The radio display showsthe new selected Dynamic Regrouped talkgroup withgreen intelligent light for your attention.Advanced Features137English
On top of that, additional features are VoiceAnnouncement of the new channel, and also directcontent display of a text message to indicate that youare currently at Geofence area. Check with yournearest qualified technician on the requirements forthese enhancements to work in Geofence.Any new text messages received at Geofence shallhave its content displayed immediately on the radiodisplay.Note:If the radio is set up in DVRS, only mobileradio is supported for this feature.Entering the Geofence AreaThe Voice Announcement and TMS display in thisfeature are optional. They must be configured toenable you to hear and see these indicators.When the radio enters a Geofence area, the radioimmediately sends a message ACK back to thesystem.The radio searches the current zone for the channelwith same talkgroup assigned as the DynamicTalkgroup and also with same system ID of currenttrunk system. Once matched, the radio display showsthe first matched and connected channel alias.If there is no channel with matched Talkgroup ID andtrunk system ID, the radio display shows the channelalias of <DYNAMIC talkgroup>.Once the radio is connected, you hear a dynamicregroup tone, the radio display shows <DYNAMICchannel> with temporary green color intelligentbacklight and you hear a Voice Announcement.Note:When the radio loss the GPS signal the GPSicon blinks and the radio sounds two high-pitched tones repetitively to indicate GPS failsto operate. The radio display shows redintelligent light.Note:If the first matched channel is not configuredwith Voice Announcement, no VoiceAnnouncement is played.The system sends a message to your radio. The radiodisplay shows a direct text message content withoutany user operation. This message indicates you arecurrently present in a Geofence area. This TMSAdvanced Features138English
remains open on the display until user presses exit/home to exit this screen.Note:If there is another incoming text messagebefore you exit the previous message, themessage screen shall be refreshed to showthe latest message.The following procedure guides you to exit the textmessage received.Press the Menu Select button below Exit or toreturn to Home screen.The other operations are the same as normaldynamic regroup command.When the radio exits the Geofence area, your radioreverts to original channel or newly assignedtalkgroup. The radio display shows the new channeltogether with Voice Announcement to indicate thechanges. Voice Announcement of the new channelonly works if that channel is configured with VoiceAnnouncement.Trunking System ControlsOperating in Failsoft SystemThe failsoft system ensures continuous radiocommunications during a trunked system failure. If atrunking system fails completely, the radio goes intofailsoft operation and automatically switches to itsfailsoft channel.During failsoft operation, your radio transmits andreceives in conventional operation on apredetermined frequency. You hear a medium-pitched tone and the display shows Failsoft.When the trunking system returns to normaloperation, your radio automatically leaves failsoftoperation and returns to trunked operation.To continue, in Failsoft, to communicate with othertalkgroups, refer to the following procedure.1Rotate the Mode Knob to change to a differentrepeater frequency.2Press the PTT button to talk, and release thebutton to listen.Advanced Features139English
Out-of-Range RadioWhen your radio goes out of the range of the system,it can no longer lock onto a control channel.You hear a low-pitched tone and/or the display showsthe currently selected zone/channel combination andOut of range. Your radio remains in this out-of-rangecondition until it locks onto a control channel, it locksonto a failsoft channel, or it is turned off.Site Trunking FeatureIf the zone controller loses communication with anysite, that site reverts to site trunking.The display shows the currently selected zone/channel combination and Site trunking.Note:When this occurs, you can communicate onlywith other radios within your trunking site.Locking and Unlocking a SiteThis feature allows your radio to lock onto a specificsite and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites.This feature should be used with caution, since itinhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system.You can toggle the lock state between locked andunlocked by pressing the preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock button.Follow the following procedure to lock and unlock asite via the radio menu.1 or to Site.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Site.3Perform one of the following actions:•To lock the site, press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Lock. The display shows Sitelocked.•To unlock the site, press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Unlk. The display showsSite unlocked.The radio saves the new site lock state and returns tothe Home screen.Site Display and Search ButtonThe Site Display and Site Search button allows youto view the name of the current site or force yourradio to change to a new one.Advanced Features140English
Viewing the Current SitePerform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Site Displ/Srchbutton.• or to RSSI and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below RSSI.The display shows momentary the name of thecurrent site and its corresponding received signalstrength indicator (RSSI).Changing the Current SitePerform one of the following actions:•Press and hold down the preprogrammed SiteDispl/Srch button.•Press and hold down the Menu Select buttondirectly below RSSI.You hear a tone and the display showsmomentary Scanning site.When the radio finds a new site, it returns to theHome screen.Mission Critical Wireless - Bluetooth®-This feature allows your radio to extend itsfunctionality by connecting to external proprietaryMotorola accessories.Note:It is recommended to use Motorola proprietaryMission Critical Wireless (MCW) devices withAPX radios during Mission Critical operationsas other Bluetooth® devices may or may notmeet the mission critical standard.Your radio must be preprogrammed to allowyou to use this feature.The use of this feature requires the "FullFeature" expansion board together with theBluetooth Software.The default setting for Bluetooth-enabled radio isBluetooth on. See Turning Off the Bluetooth on page142 to turn off the Bluetooth.Currently your radio supports the following Bluetoothdevices or profiles.• Headset (HSP)• Dial Up Networking (DUN)Advanced Features141English
• Personal Area Networking (PAN)• Serial Port (SPP)Turning On BluetoothThe following methods are options on how to turn onthe Bluetooth. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turning on the Bluetooth via the radio menu BT:a) or to BT. To access the Bluetooth featurescreen, press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT.b) or to Status and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below On.The display shows Status On, and appears.If Bluetooth fails to launch, the display showsBluetooth on failed.c) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.•Turning on the Bluetooth via the preprogrammedbutton:a) Press the preprogrammed button to turn on theBluetooth.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows momentary Bluetooth on, and appears.If Bluetooth fails to launch, the display showsBluetooth on failed.Turning Off the BluetoothThe following methods are options on how to turn offthe Bluetooth. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turning off the Bluetooth via the radio menu BT:a) or to BT. To access the Bluetooth featurescreen, press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT.b) or to Status and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Off.The display shows Status Off, and disappears.Advanced Features142English
c) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.•Turning off the Bluetooth via the preprogrammedbutton:a) Press the preprogrammed button to turn off theBluetooth.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows momentary Bluetooth off and disappears.Re-Pair TimerThere are two options for configuring the Bluetoothpairing type of the radio. The type defines theduration the radio and the accessory retain thepairing information.Immediate (For MCW accessories only.) When theradio and/or device is turned off afterpairing, the keys are lost. Due to this,when your radio and your device areturned on again, they are unable to re-connect. The user must re-pair thedevices to re-establish a new set ofpairing keys. See Pairing with LowFrequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing(LF-MPP) Feature on page 145 and Standard Pairing Feature on page 147.Infinite (For all Bluetooth devices.) When theradio and/or device are turned off afterpairing, keys are not lost. When theradio and the device are turned onagain, they can resume the Bluetoothconnection without user intervention.Re-Pair Tim-er Options Re-Pair Timer ScenariosImmediate(For MCW Ac-cessories on-ly)• When the radio is powered off,pairing key is lost immediately,and accessory attempts to pairagain. If pairing is unsuccessfulwithin the Drop Timer value, theaccessory automatically powersoff.• When the accessory is poweredoff, all keys are lost immediately,and the user must re-pair the de-vices.Advanced Features143English
Re-Pair Tim-er Options Re-Pair Timer Scenarios• When the device loses Bluetoothconnection, the device will at-tempt to re-establish BluetoothConnection within the Drop Tim-er value.Infinite (For allBluetooth de-vices)• When the radio is powered off,the accessory attempts to re-es-tablish the Bluetooth Connectionfor a period of time dependingupon the Drop Timer value. If thedevice fails to reconnect withinthe period, the accessory thenpowers off.Bluetooth Drop TimerThe Bluetooth Drop Timer has two different settingsand functions, depending upon the selection of theRe-Pair Timer.Re-Pair TimerOptions DescriptionImmediate(For MCW Ac-cessories only)0 – 15 minutes programmable buf-fer time to re-establish the Blue-tooth Connection when the Blue-tooth signal is out of range.If either device powers off, the pair-ing keys are immediately clearedfrom both devices and the devicesmust re-pair.Infinite (For allBluetooth devi-ces)This Timer only applies to the ac-cessory. The programmable timerchoices are: 0 – 15 minutes, 2hours, 4 hours or 8 hours.Do note there are exceptions forOperation Critical Wireless (OCW)headset and PTT which are pre-programmed to 8 hours.This timer is a "stay alive" timerwhere the accessory remains onwithout the device reconnecting be-fore powering off. The radio re-mains on until the user powers offAdvanced Features144English
Re-Pair TimerOptions Descriptionthe radio. The radio and accessoryremains paired indefinitely. Oncethe device re-connect, the timer isreset.The radio could not control the Drop Timer ofPersonal Area Networking (PAN), Dial-Up Networking(DUN), Commercial Off- The-Shelf (COTS) and dataservices. It depends on the specifications of theseexternal devices.Check with your dealer or system administrator formore information about these timers.To establish the Bluetooth Connection, see Pairingwith Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature on page 145 or Standard PairingFeature on page 147 .Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing(LF-MPP) FeatureEnsure that Bluetooth feature of your radio is on andthe Bluetooth tones are enabled.Bluetooth tones, Bluetooth menu and preprogrammedbuttons must be preprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.The range of Bluetooth operation when using a MCWaccessory is 10 meters line-of-sight communication.This is an unobstructed path between the location ofthe signal transmitter (your radio) and the location ofthe receiver (your device or accessory).Obstacles that can cause an obstruction in the line-of-sight include trees, buildings, mountains, cars andetc.It is not recommended that you leave your radiobehind and expect your accessory to work with a highdegree of reliability when they are separated.At the fringe areas of reception, both voice and tonequality will start to sound "garbled" or "broken". Tocorrect this problem, simply position the accessoryand radio closer to each other (within the 10 meterdefined range) to re-establish clear audio reception.Note:Once a COTS headset is paired to your radio,it is always connected. Therefore the batterylife of the accessory is aligned with the TalkAdvanced Features145English
Time power consumption, not the StandbyTime consumption.Turn on the accessory. Then, place it close to theradio aligning the Bluetooth Pairing Location (ablue dot) on the radio to the Bluetooth PairingLocation (a blue dot) on the accessory.If the pairing process is successful, you hear anincremental-pitched tone. The radio begins toconnect to the device.If the pairing process fails, you hear a short, low-pitched tone. The display shows Bluetooth pairingfailed. Repeat this step.The radio tries to establish connection with the deviceonce paired.Note:If the connection fails within 6 seconds, youhear a decremental-pitched tone to indicatethat the device is unpaired. The display shows<Device Type> unpaired. Repeat this step to re-initiate the pairing process.If the connection is successful, you hear anincremental-pitched tone. The display shows <DeviceType> connected and the Bluetooth icon turns from to .If the radio has the pairing record of the device andthe connection fails, you hear a short, low-pitchedtone. The display shows <Device Type> connect failed.Radio Indications of Lost Bluetooth ConnectionThe radio shows when the device has a Bluetoothconnection. Below is the scenario and radioindications when the connection is interrupted.The starts blinking for up to 10 seconds. You heara decremental-pitched tone. The display shows<Device Type> alternating with disconnected.If the Bluetooth device successfully re-connectsbefore the Bluetooth 10 second Re-Connection Timerexpires, the display shows momentary <Device Type>connected, and stops blinking, or if the Bluetoothdevice fails to re-connect within 10 seconds, theblinking is replaced by a persistent .Advanced Features146English
Standard Pairing FeatureNote:Bluetooth tones, Bluetooth menu andpreprogrammed buttons must bepreprogrammed by a qualified radiotechnician. Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for more information.Once a COTS headset is paired to your radio,it is always connected. Therefore the batterylife of the accessory is aligned with the Talktime power consumption, not the Standby timeconsumption.The Bluetooth Standard Pairing feature enables yourBluetooth enabled radio to search for other Bluetoothenabled and discoverable device. Once the device isdiscovered, you can initiate your radio to send apairing request to pair with the device.This feature also enables your Bluetooth enabledradio to be visible to another Bluetooth enableddevice and receive request to pair from other device.The Standard Pairing feature supports pairingAuthentication Personal Pairing Number or PIN whichensure your radio recognizes the correct device topair. The PIN must be exchanged with the radio orthe device before the pairing completes. Your radioprompts for the Authentication PIN when needed.Refer to your device’s manual for details about theBluetooth Authentication PIN of your device ifneeded.Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth DeviceEnsure the Bluetooth on your device is turned on andis set to Discoverable in order to enable your radio todetect your device in Bluetooth.Bluetooth Search in Bluetooth Standard Pairingmethod is used to scan for other Bluetooth devicesnearby. It is set to off by default.1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Bluetooth Searchbutton.• or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetoothfeature screen. or to Search Devices andpress the Menu Select button directly belowOn.If successful, the display shows Searching for BTdevices followed by the names of Bluetoothdevices found, if any. When the search timerAdvanced Features147English
expires, Available Dev screen shows a list ofBluetooth devices found. To stop the searchbefore the search timer expires, press thepreprogrammed Bluetooth Search button or theMenu Select button below Stop.If the feature fails to initiate, the radio sounds ashort, low-pitched tone. The screen shows BTSearch failed. Press the Menu Select button belowBack to return to Bluetooth feature screen, orpress or the Menu Select button below Exit toreturn to Home screen.2 or to the device name and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to connect to thedevice.The radio starts pairing to the device.To continue with Bluetooth pairing, see Pairing withLow Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP)Feature on page 145.Turning On Bluetooth VisibilityTurning Bluetooth visibility to on enables otherBluetooth devices to search for your radio. Thevisibility of the Bluetooth is set to off by default.The following methods are options on how to turn onBluetooth visibility. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turn on Bluetooth visibility via radio menu BT:a) or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetoothfeature screen.b) or to Visibility and press the MenuSelect button directly below On.The status changes to Visible to all. Visibilitymode is enabled.When the timer expires, the status changes toVisibility failed. Repeat the procedure to turn onBluetooth visibility.•Turn on Bluetooth visibility via the preprogrammedbutton.a) Press the preprogrammed button to enable theBluetooth visibility feature.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows momentary Visible to all.Visibility mode is enabled.Advanced Features148English
When the timer expires, the display showsmomentary Visibility failed. Repeat theprocedure to turn on Bluetooth visibility.Note:Press the preprogrammed button totoggle the Bluetooth visibility on or off.Receiving Pairing Request from other DevicesWhen your radio receives a pairing request from otherdevice, the display shows <Device Friendly Name>pairrequest.Press the Menu Select button below Ok to acceptor Cncl to refuse pairing request.Turning Off Bluetooth VisibilityEnsure that Bluetooth Visibility is turned on.The following methods are options on how to turn offBluetooth visibility. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turn off Bluetooth visibility via radio menu BT:a) or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetoothfeature screen.b) or to Visibility and press the MenuSelect button directly below Off.The display shows Visibility Off.When the timer expires, the status changes toVisibility off failed. Repeat this step to turn offBluetooth visibility.c) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.•To disable the Bluetooth visibility, press thepreprogrammed button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows momentary Visibility Off. Visibilitymode is disabled.When the timer expires, the status changes toVisibility off failed. Repeat this step to turn offBluetooth visibility.PIN Authentication in PairingFor the security of your radio, Bluetooth Pairing PINfeature is designed to enable your radio to verify theAdvanced Features149English
correct device to pair before initiating the pairing.Authentic PIN is used for the verification.Note:The compare PIN authentication method isonly applicable for Bluetooth version 2.1 andabove.Pairing the Authentication PIN when Receiving aPairing Request1When the radio display shows <Device FriendlyName> pair request, perform one of the followingactions:•To accept, press the Menu Select buttonbelow Ok.•To reject, press the Menu Select button belowCncl.Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN andSPP Bluetooth profiles.When the pairing timer expires, the display shows<Device Friendly Name> pair canceled and return toHome screen.If you choose to accept the pairing process, thedisplay shows Compare PIN: XXXXXX.If you choose to reject the pairing process, thedisplay shows Cancel pairing in progress... followedby <Device Friendly Name> pair canceled and returnto Home screen.2Perform one of the following actions when thedisplay shows Compare PIN: XXXXXX.:•Press the Menu Select button below Ok if thePIN is correct.•Press the Menu Select button below Cncl toreject if the PIN number is incorrect. Thedisplay shows Cancel pairing in progress...followed by <Device Friendly Name> paircanceled and return to Home screen.When the PIN authentication timer expires, thedisplay shows <Device Friendly Name>pair canceledand return to Home screen.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress...., <Device Friendly Name> paired followedby <Device Friendly Name>connected.If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios willoccur:• The display shows <Device Friendly Name> pairfailed (if the pairing timer expires).Advanced Features150English
• The display shows <Device Friendly Name>connect failed (if the connecting timer expires).If the PIN is correct but the profiles are notsupported, the display shows BT profiles notsupported. The display returns to Home screen.Pairing the Authentication PIN with the GeneratedNumeric PINFollow the procedure inSearching and Pairing theBluetooth Device on page 147 to search for availableBluetooth devices. Start pairing with theAuthentication PIN by following the steps describednext.1 or to the required device. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to initiate pairing.Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN andSPP Bluetooth profiles.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress... followed by a randomly generatednumeric PIN, Compare PIN: XXXXXX.If unsuccessful, the display shows BT profiles notsupported. The display returns to Available Devscreen.2Press Ok to continue pairing the radio and thedevice.The pairing process can be canceled by pressingthe Menu Select button below Cncl.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress,<Device Friendly Name> paired, Connectingin progress... followed by <Device FriendlyName>connected. The display returns to theBluetooth feature screen.If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios willoccur:• The display shows <Device Friendly Name> pairfailed (if the PIN numbers are different).•<Device Friendly Name> connect failed (if theconnection fails).The display returns to Available Dev screen.Pairing the Authentication PIN by ManuallyKeying in the Same PINFollow the procedure in Searching and Pairing theBluetooth Device on page 147 to search for availableBluetooth devices. Start pairing with theAdvanced Features151English
Authentication PIN by following the steps describednext.1 or to the required device. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel to initiate pairing.Your radio only supports HSP, DUN, PAN andSPP Bluetooth profiles.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress... followed by a request for PIN number. Ablinking cursor appears below the Enter PIN:.If unsuccessful, the display shows BT profiles notsupported. The display returns to Available Devscreen.2Use the keypad to enter the PIN. Press to moveone space to the left. Press to move one spaceto the right. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Del to delete.3Press Ok to continue pairing the radio and thedevice. Enter the same PIN number on the device.The pairing process can be canceled by pressingthe Menu Select button below Cncl.If successful, the display shows Pairing inprogress,<Device Friendly Name> paired, Connectingin progress... followed by <Device FriendlyName>connected. The display returns to theBluetooth feature screen.If unsuccessful, one of the following scenarios willoccur:• The display shows <Device Friendly Name> PINauth fail (if the PIN numbers are different).•<Device Friendly Name> connect failed (if theconnection fails).The display returns to Available Dev screen.Turning On the Bluetooth Audio (Routing the Audiofrom the Radio to the Headset)The following methods are options on how to turn onthe Bluetooth audio. The result of all the methods isthe same. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turning on the Bluetooth audio via radio menu BT:Advanced Features152English
a) or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetoothfeature screen.b) or to Bluetooth spkr and press the MenuSelect button directly below On.The display shows On.c) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.•Turning on the Bluetooth audio via thepreprogrammed button:a) To route the audio routing from the radio to theheadset, short press the preprogrammedbutton.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Headset on.Turning Off the Bluetooth Audio (Routing the Audiofrom the Headset to the Radio)The following methods are options on how to turn offthe Bluetooth Audio. The result of all the methods isthe same. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turning off the Bluetooth audio via radio menu BT:a) or to BT. Press the Menu Select buttondirectly below BT to access the Bluetoothfeature screen.b) or to Bluetooth spkr and press the MenuSelect button directly below Off.The display shows Off.c) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.•Turning off the Bluetooth audio via thepreprogrammed button:a) To route the audio routing from the headset tothe radio, press the preprogrammed button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Speaker on.Adjusting the Volume of the Radio from BluetoothAudio DeviceEnsure that the Bluetooth audio device is connectedto the radio.Your radio can only control the volume of MCW andOCW Bluetooth enabled audio device. If the radio ispaired with other Bluetooth enabled audio device, itsvolume is independent from the APX radio. In thiscase, the volume is only adjustable on the device.Advanced Features153English
Adjust volume up/down on the Bluetooth audiodevice.The radio display shows Volume XX, and you heara short, medium-pitched tone.Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Device Information1 or to BT. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT to access the Bluetooth feature screen.2 or to Devices.Once the display highlights the Devices, the displayshows XX connected alternates with XX paired.3Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.4If there are devices being paired or connected, or along the list of <Device Friendly Name> tosee the status of each device.If there are no active Bluetooth devices beingpaired or connected, the display shows No devices.5Perform one of the following actions:• To clear the device from the list, or to therequired device, press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Clr.•To exit from this function, press the MenuSelect button directly below Back to return tothe previous screen without deleting the devicename.If Clr is selected, the display shows <DeviceFriendly Name> clear?.6Press the Menu Select button directly below Yesor No to proceed delete the device or to exit thisfunction and return to previous screen.If the device is deleted successfully, the displayshows <Device Friendly Name> cleared to indicateclearing is successful.If the device is not deleted successfully, you hear theradio sounds a short, low-pitched tone. The displayshows <Device Friendly Name> clear failed. The displayreturns to previous screen.Note:If Re-Pair Timer is set to infinite and you clearkeys on the radio, you must clear keys on allpreviously paired devices as well. (Please seeyour accessories manual for further details.)Advanced Features154English
Clearing All Bluetooth Devices InformationThe following methods are options on how to clear allBluetooth devices information. The result of all themethods is the same. You can use the optionsinterchangeably depending on your preference andthe programmed functions.•Clearing all Bluetooth devices information via thepreprogrammed Bluetooth On/Off button:a) Long press the preprogrammed BluetoothOn/Off button.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Please wait to indicate clearing isin progress.If successful, the display shows All BT devicescleared.If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds ashort, low-pitched tone. The display showsClear all BT devices failed. The display returns toBluetooth feature screen.•Clearing all Bluetooth devices information via theradio menu Clr:a) or to Devices and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Clr.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Thedisplay shows Clear all BT devices?.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowYes to proceed.The display shows Please wait to indicateclearing is in progress.If successful, the display shows All BT devicescleared.If unsuccessful, you hear the radio sounds ashort, low-pitched tone. The display showsClear all BT devices failed. The display returns toBluetooth feature screen.Note:If Re-Pair Timer is set to infinite and you clearkeys on the radio, you must clear keys on allpreviously paired devices as well. (Please seeyour accessories manual for further details.)Editing the Bluetooth Friendly NameYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature.Advanced Features155English
1 or to BT. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow BT to access the Bluetooth feature screen.2 or to Friendly name and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit.A blinking cursor appears in the Friendly Namescreen.3Use the keypad to edit the text.4Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowOk to save the new Friendly Name and returnto the Bluetooth feature screen.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to return to the Bluetooth feature screen.Over-the-Air Programming (POP 25, ASTRO25, ASTRO Conventional)This feature enables configuration data and firmwareto be upgraded to your radio over-the-air. Full use ofthe radio is retained during the data transfer withoutinterrupting communication. For ASTRO 25 andASTRO Conventional, the upgrade pauses to givepriorities to voice call, and continues after the voicecall ended. For Wi-Fi®, the upgrade process runsconcurrently with voice calls.Once a configuration upgrade is downloaded to yourradio, you can install new changes immediately ordelay changes to be installed on the radio when it isbeing powered up.Your radio can also be configured to allow you toaccept or reject an upgrade.Note:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for moreinformation.Responding to the Notification of Upgrade1The display shows Upgrade? and two short,medium- pitched tones sounds every 30 secondsuntil the user makes a choice of accepting,delaying, or rejecting the request2Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button below Acpt toaccept the request to upgrade immediately.Advanced Features156English
•Press the Menu Select button below Dlay todelay the request to upgrade.•Press the Menu Select button below Rej toreject the request to upgrade.One of the following scenarios occurs:• If you choose to accept, the display showsProgramming Dont power off to indicate the upgradeis about to begin. The radio resets to install theupgrade. In the case of configuration dataupgrade, this process only takes a few seconds. Inthe case of firmware upgrade, the installationtakes several minutes.Note:The radio cannot be used while theupgrade is being installed. Therefore, makesure to only accept the upgrade at aconvenient time when immediate radio useis not required.• If you choose to delay, a configuration dataupgrade is installed automatically at the nextpower up. However, in the case of a firmwareupgrade, the radio prompts Upgrade? again at thenext power up.• If you choose to reject, the display shows UpgAborted. The radio continues to function with thecurrent configuration until it gets reprogrammed.Note:If your radio has problems upgrading over-the-air, consult a qualified technician for details.Voice AnnouncementThis feature enables the radio to audibly indicate thecurrent feature mode, zone or channel the user hasjust assigned. This audio indicator can be customizedper customer requirements. This is typically usefulwhen the user is in a difficult condition to read thecontent shown on the display.Each voice announcement is within a limit of threeseconds maximum. The sum duration of all differentvoice announcements in a radio shall be no morethan 1000 seconds.Note:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician.Check with your agent if Voice Announcementis available for the feature you need.Advanced Features157English
The two options of priority for the VoiceAnnouncement available are:High Enables the voice of the feature to announceeven when the radio is receiving calls.Low Disables the voice of the feature fromannouncing when the radio is receiving calls.You hear a voice announcement when the featuresbelow are preprogrammed in the radio.• The radio powers up. The radio announces thecurrent zone and channel it is transmitting.• Press the preprogrammed voice announcementbutton (which specifically programmed to playbackthe current zone and channel). The radioannounces the current zone and channel it istransmitting.Note:Pressing this preprogrammed playbackbutton enables the voice feature toannounce in High priority.All the three programmable buttons at theside of the radio support this feature.• Change to a new zone. The radio announces thecurrent zone and channel it is transmitting.• Change to a new channel remaining within thecurrent zone. The radio announces the currentchannel.•Press either the Menu Select button orpreprogrammed button or switch of the radio tolaunch or terminate Scan, PL Disabled,Talkaround/Direct or Transmit Inhibit. The radioannounces the corresponding feature activation ordeactivation.Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lightingindicator together with audio alert sent to radios at asite or a few sites to notify the users when there is aspecial situation that they need to be aware of. Onlyauthorized radios are enabled to send SSA.Upon the activation of a SSA, the receiving radiosdisplay the alert alias and generate the periodic alerttone.Note:Alert alias, alert tone, and alert period can bepreprogrammed. Alert period is the durationfor the radio to repeat the alert tone. Aninterval of 5 seconds might impact the batteryAdvanced Features158English
life of the radio. Check with your dealer orsystem administrator for more details.When mixing SSA with received voice audio,the SSA alert is reduced in volume to ensurethat the voice message is still heard clearly.Therefore, it is important that the SSA audiofiles are created with clear loud audio toensure they can still be heard clearly whenplayed at reduced levels.Sending SSA Notification to Single Site1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to the desired Site Alias. Press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Alert screen.5 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If the site is not available, the display shows <SiteAlias> not available.If the site does not exist, the display shows <SiteAlias> does not exist.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert,you can hear an alert tone repeated periodically. Thedisplay shows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligentlighting at Home screen.Sending SSA Notification to Single Site Via ManualEntry1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.Advanced Features159English
The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [SiteID Entry] to send alert via manualentry. Press the Menu Select button directlybelow Edit.The display shows the Enter SiteID screen.5Key in the desired Site ID and press the MenuSelect button directly below Ok.If a correct Site ID is entered, the display showsthe Select Alert screen.If a wrong Site ID is entered, the display showsInvalid ID and prompts to enter the Site ID again.6 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If the site is not available, the display shows <SiteID> not available.If the site does not exist, the display shows <SiteID>does not exist.7To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert,you can hear an alert tone repeated periodically. Thedisplay shows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligentlighting at Home screen.Sending SSA Notification to All Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.Advanced Features160English
4 or to [All Sites] and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Alert screen.5 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If one or more sites are not available, the displayshows Not all sites available. Repeat 3.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.If you are at the site designated to receive this alert,you can hear an alert tone repeated periodically. Thedisplay shows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligentlighting at Home screen.Sending SSA Notification to All Available Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Start Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Avail] and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Alert screen.5 or to select the desired Alert Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.Advanced Features161English
If you are at the site designated to receive this alert,you can hear an alert tone repeated periodically. Thedisplay shows the <Alert Alias> with the intelligentlighting at Home screen.Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to select the desired Site Alias and pressthe Menu Select button directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If the site is not available, the display shows <SiteAlias> not available.If the site does not exist, the display shows <SiteAlias>does not exist.5To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for the designated site stops.Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site Via ManualEntry1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [SiteID Entry] and press the MenuSelect button directly below Edit.The display shows the Enter SiteID screen.5Key in the required Site ID and press the MenuSelect button directly below Send.One of the following scenarios occur:Advanced Features162English
• If a wrong Site ID is entered, the display showsInvalid ID and prompts to enter the Site IDagain.• If a correct Site ID is entered, the displayshows Sending req.• If the request is successful, the display showsReq successful.• If the single site is not available, the displayshows <Site ID> not available.• If the single site does not exist, the displayshows <Site ID> does not exist.6To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for the designated site stops.Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Sites] and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.If one or more sites are not available, the displayshows Not all sites available. Repeat step 3.5To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for all sites stop.Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites1 or to SSA.2Press the Menu Select button directly below SSA.The display shows the Site Alert screen.3 or to Stop Alert and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.Advanced Features163English
The display shows the Select Site screen.4 or to [All Avail] and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Send.The display shows Sending req.If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreignsystem or in a failsoft situation, the display showsReq failed.If the request is successful, the display shows Reqsuccessful.5To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.The SSA Alert for all available sites stop.Wi-FiThis feature allows you to turn Wi-Fi® on or off. Wi-Fican be used for wireless programming of the radiowith the Radio Management tool.Note:Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) for the radio toconnect to must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for moreinformationTurning Wi-Fi On or OffThe following methods are options on how to turn Wi-Fi® on or off. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turning Wi-Fi on or off via the preprogrammedbutton:a) To toggle the Wi-Fi on or off, press thepreprogrammed Wi-Fi button.This button must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician. Check with yourdealer or system administrator for moreinformation.•Turning Wi-Fi on or off via the radio menu button:a) or to WiFi and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below WiFi.• If the display shows WiFi Status being Off, pressthe Menu Select button directly below On.Advanced Features164English
• If the display shows WiFi Status as Searching,Connecting, Connected or No Service, press theMenu Select button directly below Off to turnWi-Fi off.Checking the Wi-Fi Configuration and Status of theRadio1Perform one of the following actions:•Long press the preprogrammed Wi-Fi button.• or to WiFi and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below WiFi.The display shows the current status of the Wi-Fi®as described next.Searching Looking for available Wi-Finetworks that have beenpreprogrammed into the radio.Connecting In the process of connecting to afound Wi-Fi network.Connected Connected to one of thepreprogrammed Wi-Fi networks.No Service No available networks orconnection with one of thenetworks failed.If the radio is Wi-Fi connected, you see a Wi-Fisignal strength indicator, on the front display.In addition, the WiFi menu shows Connected underthe connection Status heading, what network youare connected to under the Network heading, andthe signal strength to that network under the SigStrength heading.2Press to exit.UtilitiesViewing Recent CallsThis feature allows you to view the recent incomingand outgoing call information of the following calltypes:• Call Alert• Selective Call• Private Call• Phone Call (Outgoing Only)Advanced Features165English
• Emergency Call (Incoming Only)Note:The radio can also be preprogrammed to logonly the radio IDs associated with incomingDispatch Calls. Check with your dealer orsystem administrator for more information.The following methods are options on how to viewrecent calls. The result of all the methods is the same.You can use the options interchangeably dependingon your preference and the programmed functions.•Viewing recent calls via the preprogrammedRecent Calls button:a) Press the preprogrammed Recent Callsbutton.b) or to scroll through the list.c) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit, press orthe PTT button.•Viewing recent calls via the radio menu:a) or to Rcnt.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowRcnt to access the Recent Calls feature screen.c) or to scroll through the list.d) To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit, or the PTTbutton.The radio automatically exits the feature, if the featureinactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idleand the timer expires. You will hear the Menu InactiveExit Tone upon feature exit.Using the Flip DisplayThis feature allows you to flip the content of the topdisplay upside down. It is particularly useful when youwould like to read the top display while the radio isstill in the carry holder attached to your belt.To flip the display, press and hold thepreprogrammed Light/Flip buttonSelecting a Basic Zone BankThe Basic Zone Select feature must to bepreprogrammed to the 3-position A-B-C switch,while the Basic Zone Bank feature must bepreprogrammed to any side button or Top (Orange)button before you can use this feature.Advanced Features166English
This feature allows twice as many zones to beaccessed from a switch, doubling the amount ofswitch positions.Use the preprogrammed Basic Zone Bank buttonto toggle the position between Bank 1 and Bank 2.The top display shows the status icons (A, B, C, D,E or F) or the zone name based on the bank andswitch position selected.Note:See the Basic Zone Bank 1 and BasicZone Bank 2 icons for more information onthe status icons.Selecting an Enhanced Zone BankThis feature is created in order to allow users tocommunicate in more zones. An Enhanced ZoneBank (EZB) consists of three zones. This also meanseach icon A, B, C, ... or Y consist of three zones. Youcan use the preprogrammed 3-position A-B-C switchto select the first, second or third zone in an EZB.This feature allows user to navigate from up to 75zones in 25 EZBs.Note:The Zone Select feature must to bepreprogrammed to the 3-position A-B-Cswitch, while the Enhanced Zone Bank featuremust be preprogrammed to any side button orTop (Orange) button before you can use thisfeature.1Press the preprogrammed EZB Up or EZB Downbutton to scroll the EZB up or down or press andhold the preprogrammed EZB Up or EZB Downbutton to fast scroll the EZB up or down.2Turn the 3-Position A/B/C Switch to select thefirst, second or third zone in the selected EZB.Selecting the Power LevelNote:This feature must be preprogrammed by aqualified radio technician.This feature enables you to reduce the transmit powerlevel for specific case that requires a lower powerlevel. You can select the power level at which yourradio transmits. The radio always turns on to thedefault setting. These reduced transmit power levelsettings do not affect the receiving performance ofAdvanced Features167English
your radio, nor diminish the overall quality of theaudio and data functionality of the radio given thefollowing conditions.Power level Low enables a shorter transmittingdistance and to conserve power. Power level Highenables a longer transmitting distance.The following methods are options on how to selectthe power level. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Selecting the Power Level via the TransmitPower Level switch:a) Use the preprogrammed Transmit PowerLevel switch to toggle the power level betweenlow and high power.•Selecting the Power Level via the radio menu:a) or to Pwr.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowPwr.The display shows Low power and the low power iconor the display shows High power and the high powericon.Selecting a Radio ProfileThis feature allows you to manually switch the visualand audio settings of the radio. The display, backlight,alert tones, and audio settings are defined accordingto the preprogrammed radio settings of each radioprofile.Please refer to a qualified technician for moreinformation.Note:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when theradio is left idle and the timer expires. You willhear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon featureexit.The following methods are options on how to select aradio profile. The result of all the methods is thesame. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.Advanced Features168English
•Selecting a radio profile via the preprogrammedProfile button:a) Press the preprogrammed Profile button.b) or to scroll through the menu selections.c) Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to select the required radio profile, or pressthe Menu Select button directly below Exit toexit the screen without making any changes.The radio returns to the Home screen. The profilename on the Home screen indicates the currentselected radio profile.•Selecting a radio profile via the radio menu:a) or to Prfl and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Prfl to access the Profiles featurescreen.b) or to scroll through the menu selections.c) Press the Menu Select button directly belowSel to select the required radio profile, or pressthe Menu Select button directly below Exit toexit the screen without making any changes.The radio returns to the Home screen. The profilename on the Home screen indicates the currentselected radio profile.Enabling and Disabling the Radio AliasThis feature allows you to display or hide the radioalias (name).Press the Menu Select button directly belowMyID.The display shows momentary Radio ID off, and theradio alias disappears from the Home screen or thedisplay shows momentary Radio ID on, and the radioalias appears on the Home screen.Controlling the Display BacklightYou can enable or disable the radio’s displaybacklight as needed, if poor light conditions make thedisplay or keypad difficult to read.Depending on how your radio is preprogrammed, youcan also maintain a minimum backlight level on theradio's front display.Note:The backlight setting also affects the MenuSelect buttons, the Navigation button and thekeypad backlighting accordingly.Advanced Features169English
The backlight remains on for apreprogrammed time before it automaticallyturns off completely or returns to the minimumbacklight level.Perform one of the following actions:• To toggle the backlight on or off, press thepreprogrammed Light/Flip button.• To turn the backlight on, press any key of thekeypad, the Menu Select or Navigationbutton, or any programmable radio controls orbuttons.Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and ControlsYou can lock the keypad, programmable buttons,rotary knobs, and switches of your radio to avoidinadvertent entry. Check with your dealer or qualifiedtechnician for best selection to suit your usage.1Toggle the preprogrammed Keypad/Control Lockbutton or switch to on.The display shows Kypd/Ctrl Lock.2Toggle again to unlock the controls.Turning the Controls and Keypad Buttons Tones On orOffYou can enable and disable the tones of Navigationbuttons, controls and keypad if needed.•Turning the tones on or off via the preprogrammedMute button:a) To turn the tones off or on, press thepreprogrammed Mute button.•Turning the tones on or off via the radio menu:a) or to Mute.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowMute.The display shows momentary Tones off,indicating that the tones are disabled or thedisplay shows momentary Tones on, and youhear a short tone indicating that the tones areenabled.Turning Voice Mute On or OffYou can enable and disable voice transmission, ifneeded.The following methods are options on how to turnVoice Mute on or off. The result of all the methods isAdvanced Features170English
the same. You can use the options interchangeablydepending on your preference and the programmedfunctions.•Turning Voice Mute off or on via thepreprogrammed Voice Mute button:a) To turn the feature off or on, press thepreprogrammed Voice Mute button.•Turning Voice Mute on or off via the radio menu:a) or to VMut.b) Press the Menu Select button directly belowVMut.The display shows momentary Voice mute off, andyou hear a short tone, indicating that the feature isdisabled or the display shows momentary Voice muteon, and you hear a short tone, indicating that thefeature is enabled.Using the Time-Out TimerThis feature turns off the transmitter of your radio.You cannot transmit longer than the preset timersetting.If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stopsyour transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.The timer is defaulted at 60 seconds, but it can bepreprogrammed from 3 to 120 seconds, in 15-secondintervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radiomode, by a qualified radio technician.Note:You hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tonefour seconds before the transmission timesout.1Hold down the PTT button longer than thepreprogrammed time.You hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, thetransmission is cut-off, and the LED goes out untilyou release the PTT button.2Release the PTT button.The timer resets.3To re-transmit, press the PTT button.The time-out timer restarts and the LED lights upsolid red.Time and Date SetupYou can set the time and date for your radio.Settings:Advanced Features171English
• The default time setting is a 12-hour clock. Thedisplay shows 12:00AM.• The AM/PM selection is not available for the 24-hour clock setting.• The default setting for the domestic date showsMDY.Note:Check with your dealer or systemadministrator for additional programmablesettings for this feature.Editing the Time and Date1 or to Clck.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Clck.The display shows the current setting of the radio.3Press the Menu Select button directly below Edit.The first item blinks.4Perform one of the following actions:• or to change the selected item.• or one or more times to move to an item youwish to change. or to change theselected item.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowExit to exit the screen without making anychanges and return to the Home screen.5Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowOk once you have finished to save yourchanges and return to the Home screen.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to discard all changes and return to theHome screen.Press at any time to return to the Home screenwithout saving your changes.Note:If a call arrives while the radio is in theclock-setting menu, the radio exits clocksetting and displays the call information.Any changes made before the call is notsaved.Using Conventional Squelch Operation FeaturesThis feature filters out unwanted calls with low signalstrength or channels that have a higher than normalbackground noise.Advanced Features172English
Analog OptionsTone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL),and carrier squelch can be available(preprogrammed) per channel.Mode ResultCarrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on achannel.PL or DPL The radio responds onlyto your messages.Digital OptionsOne or more of the following options may bepreprogrammed in your radio. Check with your dealeror system administrator for more information.Option ResultDigital Carrier-OperatedSquelch (COS) You hear any digital traf-fic.Normal Squelch You hear any digital traf-fic having the correct net-work access code.Option ResultSelective Switch You hear any digital traf-fic having the correct net-work access code andcorrect talkgroup.Using the PL Defeat FeatureThis feature allows you to override any coded squelch(DPL or PL) that might be preprogrammed to achannel. The radio also unmutes to any digital activityon a digital channel.Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in thePL Defeat position.One of the following scenarios occurs:• You hear any activity on the channel.• The radio is muted if no activity is present.Note:When this feature is active, the CarrierSquelch status indicator is displayed.Digital PTT ID SupportThis feature allows you to see the radio ID (number)of the radio from whom you are currently receiving aAdvanced Features173English
transmission. This ID, consisting up to a maximum ofeight characters, can be viewed by both the receivingradio and the dispatcher.The ID number of your radio is also automatically sentevery time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, theID of your radio is sent continuously during the voicemessage.Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmablefeature used in conventional radio systems to keepradio users from talking over other radioconversations.When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannottransmit on an active channel.If you try to transmit on an active smart-PTT channel,you hear an alert tone, and the transmission isinhibited. The LED lights up solid yellow to indicatethat the channel is busy.The following table shows the variations of smartPTT:Mode DescriptionTransmit Inhibiton Busy Chan-nel with CarrierYou cannot transmit if any trafficis detected on the channel.Transmit Inhibiton Busy Chan-nel with WrongSquelch CodeYou cannot transmit on an activechannel with a squelch code or (ifsecure-equipped) encryption keyother than your own. If the PLcode is the same as yours, thetransmission is not prevented.Quick-Key Over-ride Your radio must be preprogram-med to allow you to use Quick-Key Override. This feature canwork in conjunction with either ofthe two above variations. Youcan override the transmit-inhibitstate by quick-keying the radio. Inother words, two PTT buttonpresses within the preprogram-med time limit.Advanced Features174English
Transmit InhibitThis feature is available for APCO 25 trunking, Type IItrunking and Conventional operations for all APXradios.When Transmit Inhibit feature is enabled, the radiostops all transmission including voice and data. Theradio could receive messages but not replying theacknowledgement request of the received message.User could physically control the transmission of theradio especially during operation in hazardousenvironments with this feature. An environment isconsidered hazardous when the power emitted by theradio power amplifier could initiate an explosion orother dangerous reactions.When the Transmit Inhibit feature is disabled, theradio functions according to its normal operations.The radio sounds alert tone when user enters or exitsthis feature and also when PTT is pressed.Note:Acknowledgement of any messages requiredfrom the radio is not transmitted if the TransmitInhibition is enabled.Enabling Transmit InhibitionPerform one of the following actions:• Switch the preprogrammed Transmit Inhibitswitch to Transmit Inhibit enabled.• or to TxIn. Press the Menu Select buttonbelow TxIn.• Press the Transmit Inhibit programmablebutton.Note:If the user has disabled TX Inhibit via themenu and then moves the switch to theposition where TX Inhibit is enabled, thenew value overwrites the menu value.The display shows Tx inhibit on. You hear asequence of short, low-high tones to indicatetransmission is inhibited.Pressing PTT triggers the radio sounds a constantshort, low-pitched tone (reject tone).Note:The status of the Transmit Inhibit does notchange after the radio powers up.Advanced Features175English
Disabling Transmit InhibitionPerform one of the following actions:• Switch the preprogrammed Transmit Inhibitswitch to Transmit Inhibit disabled position.• or to TxIn. Press the Menu Select buttonbelow TxIn.• Press the Transmit Inhibit programmablebutton.Note:If the user has disabled TX Inhibit via thesoftkey and then moves the switch to theposition where TX Inhibit is enabled, thenew value overwrites the menu value.The display shows Tx inhibit off. You hear asequence of short, high-low tone (Transmit InhibitOff tone) to indicate transmission is back to normaloperation.IMPRES Battery AnnunciatorThis feature displays the current capacity andcharges cycles of your battery when an IMPRES ™Battery is powering your radio. This feature must beenabled in your radio to see the information.The information shown are:ChargePercentage Percentage of current batterycapacity.RemainingCapacity Remaining power of the batteryin mAh.EstimatedCharges Number of charges cycles thebattery has gone through.Accessing the Battery Info screen1 or to Batt.2Press the Menu Select button directly below Batt.The display shows the details of the battery.3To return to the Home screen, press the MenuSelect button directly below Exit.General Radio InformationYour radio contains information on the following:• Radio Information• IP Display• Control Assignments• Soft ID (If enabled)Advanced Features176English
Note:The radio automatically exits the feature, if thefeature inactivity timer is enabled, when theradio is left idle and the timer expires. Youhear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon featureexit.Accessing the Radio InformationThis feature displays the following radio information:• Host Version• Secure Version• Model Number• ESN• Flash Code• Tuning Version• Option Board Type (optional)• Option Board Bluetooth Address (optional)• Expansion Board Type (optional)• DSP Version• KG (Secure Algorithm)• Serial Number• Flash Size & Type• RF Band(s)• Processor Version• Option Board Serial Number (optional)• Option Board Software Version (optional)• Language Pack ID and Version (only when thelanguage of the display is set to non-English)Note:To return to the Home screen, press at anytime.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to Radio Info and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the Information screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the variousinformation.• To return to the previous screen, press theMenu Select button directly below Back.•Press to return to the Home screen .Advanced Features177English
Viewing the IP InformationThis feature displays the device name, IP address,and status of your radio.Note:The device name of your radio ispreprogrammed. Check with your dealer orsystem administrator for more information.1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to IP Info and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the IP Info screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the variousinformation.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.•Press to return to the Home screen.Viewing the Control AssignmentsThis feature displays the programmable radiofunctions assigned to the controls of your radio for thecurrently selected channel.See Programmable Features on page 29 for moreinformation on the various programmable features ofyour radio.1Perform one of the following actions:• Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to Control map and press the MenuSelect button directly below Sel.The display shows the Control Map screen.3Perform one of the following actions:• or to scroll through the variousinformation.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.•Press to return to the Home screen.Advanced Features178English
Editing the Soft IDYour radio must be preprogrammed to allow you touse this feature.This feature allows you to change your username.1Perform one of the following actions:•Press the preprogrammed Info button.• or to Info and press the Menu Select buttondirectly below Info.2 or to Soft ID and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below Sel.The display shows the current Soft ID.3Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowEdit to edit the current Soft ID.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowBack to return to the previous screen.A blinking cursor appears in the Edit Soft IDscreen.4Use the keypad to edit the text.5Perform one of the following actions:•Press the Menu Select button directly belowOk to save the new Soft ID and return to theprevious screen.•Press the Menu Select button directly belowCncl to return to the previous screen.Advanced Features179English
Helpful TipsRadio CareCaution:• Your radio casting has a vent port thatallows for pressure equalization in theradio. Never poke this vent with anyobjects, such as needles, tweezers, orscrewdrivers.This could create leak pathsinto the radio and the radio’s submergibilitywill be lost.A• (For APX 6000/APX 6000Li R Radios Only)Your radio is designed to be submerged toa maximum depth of 6 feet, with amaximum submersion time of 2 hours.Exceeding either maximum limit may resultin damage to the radio.• (For APX 6000/APX 6000Li R Radios Only)Elastomer technology materials used forseals in rugged portable radios can agewith time and environmental exposure.Therefore, Motorola recommends thatrugged radios be checked annually as apreventive measure in order to assure thewatertight integrity of the radio. Motoroladetails the disassembly, test, andreassembly procedures along withnecessary test equipment needed toinspect, maintain and troubleshoot radioseals in the radio’s service manual.• If the radio battery contact area has beensubmerged in water, dry and clean theradio battery contacts before attaching abattery to the radio. Otherwise, the watercould short-circuit the radio.• If the radio has been submerged in water,shake the radio well so that any water thatmay be trapped inside the speaker grilleand microphone port can be removed.Helpful Tips180English
Otherwise, the water will decrease theaudio quality of the radio.•Do not disassemble the radio. This coulddamage radio seals and result in leakpaths into the radio. Any radiomaintenance should be performed only bya qualified radio technician.Cleaning Your RadioCaution:Do not use solvents to clean your radio asmost chemicals may permanently damage theradio housing and textures.Do not submerge the radio in the detergentsolution.To clean the external surfaces of your radio, followthe procedure described next.1Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashingdetergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).2Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, shortbristled brush, making sure excessdetergent does not get entrapped near theconnectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radiothoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.3Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth toremove dirt or grease.Proper Ways to Handle the Radio•Do not pound, drop, or throw the radiounnecessarily. Never carry the radio by theantenna.• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.Do not submerge the radio unless it is ruggedized.(APX 6000/APX 6000Li R model)• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solventsor chemicals.•Do not disassemble the radio.•Caution:Do not use the radio without an accessoryconnector or a dust cover in place ascontamination can build up on the contacts.• When charging the radio using a wall mountedcharger, the radio must be turned off. Otherwise,the Man Down Alert and Emergency may beaccidentally triggered.Helpful Tips181English
Radio Service and RepairProper repair and maintenance procedures willassure efficient operation and long life for thisproduct. A Motorola maintenance agreement willprovide expert service to keep this and all othercommunication equipment in perfect operatingcondition. A nationwide service organization isprovided by Motorola to support maintenanceservices. Through its maintenance and installationprogram, Motorola makes available the finest serviceto those desiring reliable, continuous communicationson a contract basis. For a contract service agreement,please contact your nearest Motorola service or salesrepresentative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.Battery CareBattery Charge StatusYour radio can indicate the battery’s charge statusthrough:• the LED and sounds.• the fuel gauge icon on the display.You can also check the battery charge status via themenu entry. See IMPRES Battery Annunciator onpage 176 for more information.LED and SoundsWhen your battery is low:•the LED blinks red when the PTT button ispressed.• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitchedtone).Fuel Gauge IconsA blinking fuel gauge icon ( ) is displayed only whenthe battery voltage drops to low level. In this case,replace the battery with a fully charged one.Gauge Battery ChargeTop Display:76% to 100% full[3]51% to 75%[3]Helpful Tips182English
Gauge Battery ChargeTop Display:Top Display:26% to 50%[3]Top Display:11% to 25%[3]Gauge Battery ChargeTop Display:10% or less (at 10%, the gaugebegins blinking)Battery Recycling and DisposalIn the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in thenationwide Rechargeable Battery RecyclingCorporation (RBRC) program for battery collectionand recycling. Many retailers and dealers participatein this program.For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you,access RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com orcall 1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site andtelephone number also provide other useful3These are for IMPRES™ battery operation only.Helpful Tips183English
information concerning recycling options forconsumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.Helpful Tips184English
AccessoriesThe accessory link below is for APX radios. Not allaccessories are FCC certified to operate with all APXmodels and/or bandsplits. Please refer to the specificAPX radio price pages for a list of FCC certifiedaccessories or contact your sales representative foraccessory compatibility.http://www.motorolasolutions.com/APXNote:GPS only antenna is only used in either asingle band UHF or 700/800 application wherethe Public Safety Microphone (PSM) is usedwith the corresponding PSM antenna. Thisantenna is only for GPS reception and cannotbe used for receive/transmit operation at UHF,VHF or 700/800. This antenna is never to beused on the PSM.Accessories185English
Maritime Radio Use in the VHFFrequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and grave danger at sea andrequire emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16to send a distress call to nearby vessels and theUnited States Coast Guard. Transmit the followinginformation, in this order:1“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”2“THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN__________.” State the name of the vessel indistress 3 times, followed by the call sign or otheridentification of the vessel, stated 3 times.3Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.4“WE ARE LOCATED AT_______________________.” State the positionof the vessel in distress, using any information thatwill help responders to locate you, e.g.:• latitude and longitude• bearing (state whether you are using true ormagnetic north)• distance to a well-known landmark• vessel course, speed or destination5State the nature of the distress.6Specify what kind of assistance you need.7State the number of persons on board and thenumber needing medical attention, if any.8Mention any other information that would behelpful to responders, such as type of vessel,vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.9“OVER.”10 Wait for a response.11 If you do not receive an immediate response,remain by the radio and repeat the transmission atintervals until you receive a response. Beprepared to follow any instructions given to you.Non-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissions, such as fishingreports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling,or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9.Operating Frequency RequirementsA radio designated for shipboard use must complywith Federal Communications Commission Rule Part80 as follows:Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range186English
• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of theCommunications Act, the radio must be capable ofoperating on the 156.800 MHz frequency.• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, theradio must be capable of operating:• in the simplex mode on the ship stationtransmitting frequencies specified in the156.025 – 157.425 MHz frequency band, and• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequencychannels specified in the table below.Note:Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82,and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the generalpublic in US waters.Additional information about operatingrequirements in the Maritime Services can beobtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80and from the US Coast Guard.Table 1: VHF Marine Channel ListChannel Num-ber Frequency (MHz)Transmit Receive1 156.050 160.6502 156.100 160.700* 156.150 160.7504 156.200 160.8005 156.250 160.8506 156.300 –7 156.350 160.9508 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013** 156.650 156.65014 156.700 156.70015** 156.750 156.75016 156.800 156.80017** 156.850 156.850Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range187English
18 156.900 161.50019 156.950 161.55020 157.000 161.600* 157.050 161.65022 157.100 161.700* 157.150 161.75024 157.200 161.80025 157.250 161.85026 157.300 161.90027 157.350 161.95028 157.400 162.00060 156.025 160.625* 156.075 160.67562 156.125 160.72563 156.175 160.775* 156.225 160.82565 156.275 160.87566 156.325 160.92567** 156.375 156.37568 156.425 156.42569 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 –73 156.675 156.67574 156.725 156.72575 *** ***76 *** ***77** 156.875 –78 156.925 161.52579 156.975 161.57580 157.025 161.625* 157.075 161.675* 157.125 161.725* 157.175 161.775Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range188English
84 157.225 161.82585 157.275 161.87586 157.325 161.92587 157.375 161.97588 157.425 162.025Note:* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82,and 83 cannot be lawfully used by thegeneral public in US waters.** Low power (1 W) only.*** Guard band.Note:A – in the Receive column indicates that thechannel is transmit only.Declaration of Compliance for the Use ofDistress and Safety FrequenciesThe radio equipment does not employ a modulationother than the internationally adopted modulation formaritime use when it operates on the distress andsafety frequencies specified in RSS-182 Section 7.3.Technical Parameters for Interfacing ExternalData SourcesRS232 USB SB9600Input Volt-age (VoltsPeak-to-peak)18V 3.6V 5VMax DataRate 28 kb/s 12 Mb/s 9.6 kb/sImpedance 5000 ohm 90 ohm 120 ohmMaritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range189English
GlossaryThis glossary is a list of specialized terms used in thismanual.ACK Acknowledgment ofcommunication.Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it.Analog Signal An RF signal that has acontinuous nature rather than apulsed or discrete nature.ARS Automatic Registration ServiceASTRO 25 Motorola standard for wirelessdigital trunked communications.ASTROConventional Motorola standard for wirelessdigital conventionalcommunications.Autoscan A feature that allows the radioto automatically scan themembers of a scan list.Bluetooth Bluetooth is an open wirelesstechnology standard forexchanging data over shortdistances from fixed and mobiledevices with high levels ofsecurity.Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth pairing occurs whentwo bluetooth devicesexchanged a passkey to form apaired Bluetooth wirelessconnection.Call Alert Privately page an individual bysending an audible tone.Carrier Squelch Feature that responds to thepresence of an RF carrier byopening or unmuting (turningon) a receiver’s audio circuit. Asquelch circuit silences theradio when no signal is beingreceived so that the user doesnot have to listen to “noise”.Central Controller A software-controlled,computer-driven device thatreceives and generates data forthe trunked radios assigned toit. It monitors and directs theGlossary190English
operations of the trunkedrepeaters.Channel A group of characteristics suchas transmit/ receive frequencypairs, radio parameters, andencryption encoding.Control Channel In a trunking system, one of thechannels that is used to providea continuous, two-way/ datacommunications path betweenthe central controller and allradios on the system.Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radiocommunications, sometimesthrough a repeater (seeTrunking).ConventionalScan List A scan list that includes onlyconventional channels.COTS Commercial Off-The-ShelfCursor A visual tracking marker (ablinking line) that indicates alocation on the display.Deadlock Displayed by the radio afterthree failed attempts to unlockthe radio. The radio must bepowered off and on prior toanother attempt.Digital PrivateLine (DPL) A type of coded squelch usingdata bursts. Similar to PLexcept a digital code is usedinstead of a tone.Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed,or discrete, nature, rather thana continuous nature.Dispatcher An individual who has radiosystem management duties.DSP Digital Signal ProcessingDynamicRegrouping A feature that allows thedispatcher to temporarilyreassign selected radios to asingle special channel so theycan communicate with eachother.DSR Dynamic System ResilienceEID Encrypted Integrated DataGlossary191English
ESN Electrical Serial NumberFailsoft A feature that allowscommunications to take placeeven though the centralcontroller has failed. Eachtrunked repeater in the systemtransmits a data word informingevery radio that the system hasgone into failsoft.FCC Federal CommunicationsCommission.FM Frequency ModulationHang Up Disconnect.Home screen The first display informationafter the radio completes itsself test.IV&D Integrated Voice and DataKVL Key-variable loader: A devicefor loading encryption keys intothe radio.LCD Liquid crystal display.LED Light-emitting diode.Li-Ion Lithium ion.Man Down A life-saving feature thatsenses the radio user may bein trouble by monitoring thewhether the radio is in a verticalor horizontal position orwhether the radio is motionless.When this feature is triggered,the radio alerts the user withaudio and visual alerts. It canalso trigger Emergency Alarmthe Post-Alert Timer is notcancelled.MCW Mission Critical WirelessMDC Motorola Data CommunicationMenu Entry A software-activated featureshown at the bottom of thedisplay – selection of thesefeatures is controlled by the, , and buttons.Monitor Check channel activity bypressing the Monitor button. Ifthe channel is clear, you hearGlossary192English
static. If the channel is in use,you hear conversation. It alsoserves as a way to check thevolume level of the radio, sincethe radio “opens the squelch”when the monitor button ispressed.Multi-SystemTalkgroup ScanListA scan list that can include bothtalkgroups (trunked) andchannels (conventional).Network AccessCode Network Access Code (NAC)operates on digital channels toreduce voice channelinterference between adjacentsystems and sites.NiMH Nickel-metal-hydride.Non-Tactical/Revert The user talks on apreprogrammed emergencychannel. The emergency alarmis sent out on this samechannel.OCW Operation Critical WirelessOTAR Over-the-air rekeying.Page A one-way alert, with audioand/or display messages.Personality A set of unique featuresspecific to a radio.PIN Personal Identification NumberPremierOne A software application whichstreamlines critical real timeoperations and simplifiessystem administration to deliveraccurate, consistent andintegrated information remotelyto the requestors.Preprogrammed Refers to a software featurethat has been activated by aqualified radio technician.Private(Conversation)CallA feature that lets you have aprivate conversation withanother radio user in thetalkgroup.Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that istransmitted such that onlyreceivers decoding the tonereceives it.Glossary193English
Programmable Refers to a radio control thatcan have a radio featureassigned to it.PTT Push-To-Talk. The PTT buttonengages the transmitter andputs the radio in transmit (send)operation when pressed.Radio Frequency(RF) The part of the generalfrequency spectrum betweenthe audio and infrared lightregions (about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).Repeater A conventional radio feature,where you talk through areceive/transmit facility that re-transmits received signals, inorder to improvecommunications range andcoverage.Selective Call A feature that allows you to calla selected individual, intendedto provide privacy and toeliminate the annoyance ofhaving to listen toconversations of no interest toyou.Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic havingthe correct Network AccessCode and the correct talkgroup.Squelch Special electronic circuitry,added to the receiver of aradio, that reduces, or cuts off,unwanted signals before theyare heard in the speaker.SSI Synchronous Serial InterfaceStandby An operating condition wherebythe radio’s speaker is mutedbut still continues to receivedata.Status Calls Pre-defined text messages thatallow the user to send aconditional message withouttalking.Tactical/ Non-Revert The user talks on the channelthat was selected before theradio entered the emergencystate.Glossary194English
Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talkdirectly to another unit for easylocal unit-to-unitcommunications.Talkgroup An organization or group ofradio users who communicatewith each other using the samecommunication path.TMS Text Messaging ServiceTrunking The automatic sharing ofcommunications paths betweena large number of users (seeConventional).Trunking PriorityMonitor Scan List A scan list that includestalkgroups that are all from thesame trunking system.USK Unique Shadow Key.UTC Coordinated Universal Time.The international time standard(formerly Greenwich MeanTime, or GMT). Zero hoursUTC is midnight in Greenwich,England, which is located at 0degrees longitude. Everythingeast of Greenwich (up to 180degrees) is later in time;everything west is earlier.There are 42 time authoritiesaround the world that areconstantly synchronizing witheach other. Abbreviated asUTC (English backronym =Universal Time, Coordinated), itis also known as Zulu (Z) Time.Zone A grouping of channels.Glossary195English
Limited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FORHOW LONG:MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. (“MOTOROLA”)warrants the MOTOROLA manufacturedCommunication Products listed below (“Product”)against defects in material and workmanship undernormal use and service for a period of time from thedate of purchase as scheduled below:ASTRO APX 6000/APX6000Li Portable Units One (1) YearProduct Accessories One (1) YearMOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge eitherrepair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts),replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), orrefund the purchase price of the Product during thewarranty period provided it is returned in accordancewith the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts orboards are warranted for the balance of the originalapplicable warranty period. All replaced parts ofProduct shall become the property of MOTOROLA.This express limited warranty is extended byMOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser onlyand is not assignable or transferable to any otherparty. This is the complete warranty for the Productmanufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLAassumes no obligations or liability for additions ormodifications to this warranty unless made in writingand signed by an officer of MOTOROLA.Unless made in a separate agreement betweenMOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser,MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation,maintenance or service of the Product.MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way forany ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLAwhich is attached to or used in connection with theProduct, or for operation of the Product with anyancillary equipment, and all such equipment isexpressly excluded from this warranty. Because eachsystem which may use the Product is unique,MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, oroperation of the system as a whole under thiswarranty.Limited Warranty196English
MOTOROLA offers the following optional extendedservice contracts.SERVICE FROM THE START (SfS)COMPREHENSIVEProvides for extended hardware repair coverageINCLUDING CHEMICAL, LIQUID, FIRE, ANDOTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE. Comprehensivecoverage is available in conjunction withMOTOROLA’S standard Commercial Warranty andstarts from the FIRST DAY the radio is put into use.Service performed under this plan consists of repairor replacement of the covered equipment as set forthin the terms and conditions. Repairs will be made onlyat the designated MOTOROLA repair depot. Localservices are not included. MOTOROLA will pay theinbound shipping charges only with use of theMOTOROLA designated delivery service.MOTOROLA will pay for outbound shipping viaMOTOROLA'S normal shipping methods.SERVICE FROM THE START (SfS) LITEProvides extended hardware normal wear and tearrepair coverage beginning AFTER MOTOROLA’Sstandard Commercial Warranty period expires.Service performed under this plan consists of repairof the covered equipment as set forth in the termsand conditions. Repairs will be made only at thedesignated MOTOROLA repair depot. Local servicesare not included. MOTOROLA will pay for outboundshipping via MOTOROLA'S normal shipping methods.II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:This warranty sets forth the full extent ofMOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product.Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price,at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy.THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALLOTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THISLIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALLMOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES INEXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THEPRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OFTIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS,LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHERINCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE ORINABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THELimited Warranty197English
FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BYLAW.III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONOR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ONHOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAYNOT APPLY.This warranty gives specific legal rights, and theremay be other rights which may vary from state tostate.IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the dateof purchase and Product item serial number) in orderto receive warranty service and, also, deliver or sendthe Product item, transportation and insuranceprepaid, to an authorized warranty service location.Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLAthrough one of its authorized warranty servicelocations. If you first contact the company which soldyou the Product (e.g., dealer or communicationservice provider), it can facilitate your obtainingwarranty service. You can also call MOTOROLA at1-800-927-2744 US/Canada.V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER:1Defects or damage resulting from use of theProduct in other than its normal and customarymanner.2Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water,or neglect.3Defects or damage from improper testing,operation, maintenance, installation, alteration,modification, or adjustment.4Breakage or damage to antennas unless causeddirectly by defects in material workmanship.5A Product subjected to unauthorized Productmodifications, disassembles or repairs (including,without limitation, the addition to the Product ofnon-MOTOROLA supplied equipment) whichadversely affect performance of the Product orinterfere with MOTOROLA's normal warrantyinspection and testing of the Product to verify anywarranty claim.6Product which has had the serial number removedor made illegible.Limited Warranty198English
7Rechargeable batteries if:• any of the seals on the battery enclosure ofcells are broken or show evidence oftampering.• the damage or defect is caused by charging orusing the battery in equipment or service otherthan the Product for which it is specified.8Freight costs to the repair depot.9A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorizedalteration of the software/firmware in the Product,does not function in accordance withMOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCCcertification labeling in effect for the Product at thetime the Product was initially distributed fromMOTOROLA.10 Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Productsurfaces that does not affect the operation of theProduct.11 Normal and customary wear and tear.VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suitbrought against the end user purchaser to the extentthat it is based on a claim that the Product or partsinfringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA willpay those costs and damages finally awarded againstthe end user purchaser in any such suit which areattributable to any such claim, but such defense andpayments are conditioned on the following:1that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly inwriting by such purchaser of any notice of suchclaim,2that MOTOROLA will have sole control of thedefense of such suit and all negotiations for itssettlement or compromise, and3should the Product or parts become, or inMOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, thesubject of a claim of infringement of a UnitedStates patent, that such purchaser will permitMOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either toprocure for such purchaser the right to continueusing the Product or parts or to replace or modifythe same so that it becomes non-infringing or togrant such purchaser a credit for the Product orparts as depreciated and accept its return. Thedepreciation will be an equal amount per year overthe lifetime of the Product or parts as establishedby MOTOROLA.MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to anyclaim of patent infringement which is based upon theLimited Warranty199English
combination of the Product or parts furnishedhereunder with software, apparatus or devices notfurnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA haveany liability for the use of ancillary equipment orsoftware not furnished by MOTOROLA which isattached to or used in connection with the Product.The foregoing states the entire liability ofMOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patentsby the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countriespreserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights forcopyrighted MOTOROLA software such as theexclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distributecopies of such MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLAsoftware may be used in only the Product in which thesoftware was originally embodied and such softwarein such Product may not be replaced, copied,distributed, modified in any way, or used to produceany derivative thereof. No other use including, withoutlimitation, alteration, modification, reproduction,distribution, or reverse engineering of suchMOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in suchMOTOROLA software is permitted. No license isgranted by implication, estoppel or otherwise underMOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.VII. GOVERNING LAW:This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State ofIllinois, U.S.A.VIII. For Australia OnlyThis warranty is given by Motorola Solutions AustraliaPty Limited (ABN 16 004 742 312) of Tally HoBusiness Park, 10 Wesley Court. Burwood East,Victoria.Our goods come with guarantees that cannot beexcluded under the Australia Consumer Law. You areentitled to a replacement or refund for a major failureand compensation for any other reasonablyforeseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled tohave the goods repaired or replaced if the goods failto be of acceptable quality and the failure does notamount to a major failure.Motorola Solutions Australia’s limited warranty aboveis in addition to any rights and remedies you mayhave under the Australian Consumer Law. If you haveany queries, please call Motorola Solutions Australiaat 1800 457 439. You may also visit our website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/XA-EN/Pages/Contact_Us for the most updated warranty terms.Limited Warranty200English
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