Motorola Solutions 99FT4081 MOTOTRBO UHF 25W Radio User Manual 6816817H01 A FCC Draft

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XPR 4500 / XPR 4550Mobile RadioUser’s Guide6816817H01MOTOROLA, the Stylized Logo and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.© Motorola, Inc. 2006. All Rights Reserved.
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XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio iProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.Documentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2006. Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!
ivNotations Used in This ManualThroughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed.The following special notations identify certain items:WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed.CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.Note: Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which is essential to emphasize.Example DescriptionLight button or >Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key symbol.PHONE Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display.WARNING!CAUTION!
ContentsDeclaration of Conformity .................................................................. iiComputer Software Copyrights .........................................................iiiDocumentation Copyrights ................................................................iiiDisclaimer .........................................................................................iiiNotations Used in This Manual ........................................................ ivIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Using Your Radio: The Basics .......................................................... 1Getting Started .................................................................................. 2Identifying Your Radio ....................................................................... 3Control Head .............................................................................. 3Operating Your Control Head ............................................................ 3Turning On the Radio ........................................................................ 4Setting the Volume ..................................................................... 5Adjusting the Display Brightness ................................................ 5Using the navigation key ............................................................ 5Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels ................................ 6Field Programming ..................................................................... 6Display Status ................................................................................... 7Feature Control ................................................................................. 7Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 7Basic Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Basic Functions ............................................................................... 11Selecting the Zone or Mode ............................................................ 12Selecting or Changing the Zone ............................................... 12Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone ................. 13Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone ....... 13Selecting the Home Mode ............................................................... 14Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) ........................................ 15Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) ................................................ 15Selecting the Transmit Power Level ................................................ 16Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity ........................................... 16Adjusting the Squelch Level ............................................................ 17General Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Often-Used Features ....................................................................... 18Emergency Call and Alarm ............................................................. 19Emergency Call ........................................................................ 19Initiating an Emergency Alarm .................................................. 20
viInitiating an Emergency Call .....................................................20Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm ....................................21Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........................................22Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................22Scan Operation ................................................................................23Turning On Scan .......................................................................24Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conven-tional Modes Only) .................................................................25Viewing a Scan List ...................................................................26Transmitting While Scan Is On .................................................27Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On ..............28Restoring a Nuisance Mode ......................................................28Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On .............................29Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List ...................................29Programming a Scan List ..........................................................30Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................32Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) ....................................32Activating the External Alarm(s) ................................................32Changing the Selected Alarms .................................................33Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On .........................34Time-Out Timer ................................................................................35Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) ................................................35Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) ..............36Answering a Phone Call ............................................................36Initiating a Telephone Call from the List ....................................37Unlimited Telephone Interconnect ...................................................38Calling a Phone Number Not in the List ....................................38Storing a Number in the List .....................................................39Editing a Name in the List ........................................................40Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only) 43Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................44Conventional Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Features Used in Conventional Operation ......................................47Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) ....................................................48Sending a Status Call ...............................................................48Smart PTT .......................................................................................50Conventional Talkgroup Calls ..........................................................50Digital Modes Only ....................................................................50Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup .........................................51
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Talkaround ................................................................ 52Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) ................................................. 52Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) ............................................... 52Answering a Selective Call ....................................................... 53Initiating a Selective Call .......................................................... 54Viewing Your Unit ID Number ................................................... 56Storing a Unit ID Number in the List ......................................... 57Editing a Name in the List ......................................................... 58Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Antennas ......................................................................................... 63Cables ............................................................................................. 64Desktop ........................................................................................... 64Microphones ................................................................................... 65Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 65Mounting Kits .................................................................................. 65Speakers ......................................................................................... 66Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Commercial Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Limited Warranty ............................................................................. 93Service ............................................................................................ 97Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIntroductionUsing Your Radio: The BasicsThis chapter gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio. The following topics are covered:• Getting Started (page 2)• Identifying Your Radio (page 3)• Operating Your Control Head (page 3)• Turning On the Radio (page 5)• Setting the Volume (page 6)• Adjusting the Display Brightness (page 6)• Display Status (page 8)• Feature Control (page 8)• Alert Tones (page 8)
2IntroductionGetting StartedThe XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio is among the most sophisticated two-way radios available. It can operate in the following frequency ranges:These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions.One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products, the XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio provides improved voice quality across more of your coverage area. The digital process called embedded signaling intermixes system signaling information with digital voice, resulting in improved system reliability and the capability of supporting a multitude of advanced features. Such features add up to better, more cost-effective two-way radio communications.The XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile radio has two USB ports that can interface with external devices, such as laptop computers..VHF UHF136-174 MHz 403-470 MHz450-527 MHz
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIntroductionIdentifying Your RadioThe XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features. Keep the foldout page opened for reference as you read this manual. Your radio has the following control head:Control HeadThe control head has the rotary Volume knob, 4 programmable menu buttons, menu navigation buttons, menu button, home button, On/Off button, channel buttons and a 2-line dot matrix LCD display.Note: A "CH MISMATCH" error upon turning on your radio, means that either the Control Head has been connected to a legacy transceiver, or vice versa.Operating Your Control HeadYour advanced control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility of feature control. Before operating the radio, familiarize yourself with the various controls, indicators, and alert tones.• On/Off button: To turn the mobile radio On and Off.• Rocker Up/Down button: To select the desired position/personality from the radio.• Programmable Buttons: Several of the radio’s buttons can be programmed as short-cut buttons for many of the radio’s features, P1, P2, P3 and P4. 
4IntroductionCheck with your dealer for a complete list of the functions your radio’s programmable buttons support.• Left and Right navigation Buttons: For navigating through the radio menu.• Back/Home button: Used to back up one level in the Menu hierarchy (short press); also used to exit the Menu Mode (long press).• OK button: The “OK” button is used to make Menu selections.• Menu button: To enter Menu mode.• Volume Knob: Use to adjust the radio’s volume. Turning the rotary volume knob counter-clockwise shall turn the radio volume to minimum. Turning the rotary volume knob clockwise shall turn the radio volume to maximum.• IndicatorsLED State DescriptionRED Illuminated Power ONYELLOW Illuminated Permanent Monitor ModeReceiving Private CallBlinking Performing ScanGREEN Illuminated Radio TransmittingBlinking Power UP
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIntroductionTurning On the RadioDo the following:• Turn the radio on with a short press of the power button in the upper left corner of the control unit.After a short time, the red, green and yellow LED’s light up, indicating that the radio is powering up.The radio first performs a selftest to determine its operational capability and then powers onThe display then shows XYZ 2345.When the radio is fully powered on, the Zone and Channel text and menu items is displayed. The backlight will turn on to the last selected color and dim level. Note: Pressing the power button anytime after the LED’s light up will TURN OFF the radio. The radio then performs a self check.Note: If FAIL ##/## appears in the display, the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected.If ERROR ##/## appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit appears to be locked up, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.
6IntroductionSetting the VolumeAdjusting the Display BrightnessUsing the navigation keyRotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.The backlight allows the radio's display to be illuminated from the rear to allow you to see the display in any light condition.Utilities o Radio Settings oBacklightSelect desired brightness from the following options and press the OK button:•Low• Medium• HighWhen accessing a feature on the radio, use the left or right toggles on the navigation key to access further options within the menu.If you cannot locate a menu item, it may not be programmed, or it may not apply to the radio's current mode setting.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIntroductionTrunked Modes or Conventional ChannelsDepending on how your radio is programmed, you can select conventional channels or trunked talkgroup. Conventional channels consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair, an associated squelch code pair, and a time-out timer value. See “Conventional Radio Features” on page 47.Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/talkgroup combination and a time-out timer value. See “Trunking Operation” on page 61.Field ProgrammingOther radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field programming. This mode slaving means that the radio is preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for each mode you select.You may use the control head to program your own mode names. The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display. You can see all the key operating information, including the mode selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features. The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual/audio indicators, or by both.
8IntroductionDisplay Status The control head display indicates your selected mode, or the currently active receive mode when scan is on.Feature ControlYou can turn the various radio features on or off, change modes, and adjust the volume.To exit a feature, such as phone, press the HOME button.Alert TonesTone Type Name DescriptionTwo high-pitched tonesPrivate Conversation™Indicate that a private call has been received.Four high-pitched tones every five secondsCall Alert Indicate that a Call Alert page has been received.Single, high-pitched toneCentral AcknowledgeIndicates that a Call Alert, emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission has been received by the system’s central controller.Four high-pitched tonesMobile Unit AcknowledgeIndicate that a Call Alert page has been received by the intended unit, or the emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission has been acknowledged by the intended dispatcher.Sound similar to a telephone busy signalSystem Busy Indicates, when you press the microphone push-to-talk (PTT) button, that you cannot transmit because all system radio channels are in use. Release the PTT button and wait for call back.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIntroductionA series of two short, high-pitched tonesAutomatic Call BackIndicate that a channel is now available for your previously requested transmission.A series of two short, high-pitched tones (same as automatic call back)Talk Permit (optional)Indicate, when you press the microphone PTT button, that the system is accepting your transmission.Continuous, low-pitched toneTalk-Prohibit/Out-of-RangeIndicates, when you press the microphone PTT button, that either you are out of the range of the trunked radio system, or the system is out of service, or the channel is busy with the Smart PTT feature enabled.Single, high-pitched tone every nine secondsFailsoft In an unmuted receive condition, indicates a trunked system central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to a system similar to conventional radio repeater operation. Other system users can be heard sharing the channel.Continuous, low-pitched toneIllegal Mode Indicates that you have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you are attempting something which is not permitted. Examples include: forgetting to exit the telephone interconnect mode after a call ends (fleet and subfleet calls cannot be received), attempting to transmit on a receive-only conventional mode, attempting to select a dynamic mode where no dynamic ID assignment has been made.Brief low-pitched toneTime-Out Timer WarningIndicates that your present transmission will soon be disabled.Tone Type Name Description
10IntroductionSingle, short, high-pitched toneValid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key, or you entered a feature configuration state, or you are receiving or transmitting in the clear mode on secure models (with TX Clear Alert Tones enabled).Single, low-pitched toneInvalid Key Indicates that you tried to make an invalid key press, or that an emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message was not acknowledged.Unique chirpingsoundDynamic Reprogram-mingIndicates that a dynamic ID is assigned.Tone Type Name Description
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioBasic Operating ProceduresBasic FunctionsThis chapter shows you how to access the radio’s basic functions and includes the following topics:• Selecting the Zone or Mode (page 12)• Selecting the Home Mode (page 14)• Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) (page 15)• Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) (page 15)• Selecting the Transmit Level (page 16)• Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity (page 16)• Adjusting the Squelch Level (page 17)
12Basic Operating ProceduresSelecting the Zone or ModeA zone is a grouping of modes. A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequencies, Private-Line™ codes, radio parameters, and an alphanumeric name.Note: Your radio supports up to a maximum of 50 zones.You can select or change zone via the programmable button or via the radio menu. Selecting or Changing the Zone MenuoZone1Press the main menu button and scroll to Zone.2Press the OK button to access the zone list.The display shows the current zone and mode.3Press theor until the desired zone is displayed.4Press the OK button or PTT button to save the displayed zone as the new home (default) zone.The zone name stops flashing once it is saved.5Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioBasic Operating ProceduresSelecting or Changing a Mode in the Current ZoneSelecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current ZoneSelecting the Home ModeTo access a mode in the current zone, do the following:1Press MENU button.2Scroll to Zone Lists and press the OK button.The display shows the current zone and mode.3Use the navigation keys until the desired channel in the current zone is displayed.4Press the OK button or PTT button to save the displayed channel as the new home (default) channel.The channel name stops flashing once it is saved.5Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone and mode.1To access a mode that is not in the current zone, use the navigation keys to move to the zone containing the mode.Note: Analog and Digital channels can be mixed in each zone.2Do one of the following:• Select a desired zone (page 12).• Select a desired mode in the current zone (page 13).This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician.Press the HOME button to select the home mode contained within the home zone, from any other zone and mode in the radio.
14Basic Operating ProceduresTransmitting (Conventional Modes Only)Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only)Selecting the Transmit Power LevelYou can select (toggle) the transmit power level via the programmable button.1Lift the microphone off-hook, and listen for activity on that mode.2If you hear no activity, press and hold the microphone PTTbutton.1Select a desired zone and mode. 2Lift the microphone off-hook, and press the microphone PTTbutton to transmit.Speak clearly into the microphone.3Release the PTT button to receive.Press the programmable button.The display momentarily shows Lat the power level icon is low power is selected or H to indicate high power level is selected.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioBasic Operating ProceduresMonitoring Conventional Mode ActivityThis feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician or system administrator. Do one of the following:Take the microphone off hook. (This is the same as monitor on. You hear all channel traffic.)OR1Make sure you are in Home mode where the default zone and mode are being displayed (page 14).2Press theor button to scroll to the MON softkey.3Pressing MON softkey momentarily toggles between MONITOR ON and MONITOR OFF.MONITOR ON shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring.4Pressing MON softkey again turns monitor off and you don’t hear all channel traffic.
16Basic Operating ProceduresAdjusting the Squelch LevelYour radio’s ability to transmit or receive signals varies as you move away from or close to your base station. You can adjust your radio’s squelch to improve its ability to receive transmissions.Do the following:1Press the programmable button.You can either chose tight or normal for your squelch setting.Your squelch settings will be remembered upon power down, battery removal or change of channel.
18General Radio FeaturesOften-Used FeaturesThis chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features. The following topics are covered:• Emergency Call and Alarm (page 19)• Scan Operation (page 23)• Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) (page 32)• Time-Out Timer (page 35)• Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) (page 35)• Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) (page 36)• Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (page 38)• Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking—Digital Modes Only) (page 43)
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesEmergency Call and AlarmThe emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access and/or send an emergency data transmission to the dispatcher in an emergency situation.The desired type of emergency feature—alarm, call, call and alarm, or silent alarm—can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature.Emergency CallEmergency call gives you priority access to a voice channel for all subsequent transmissions after you press the emergency button. The level of priority access is determined by the system manager.SmartZone Emergency Call Receive OperationA radio configured for SmartZone® operation displays EMERRECEIVED whenever it receives an emergency call. The display alternates with the selected-mode display as long as the radio is unmuted to the emergency call.
20General Radio FeaturesInitiating an Emergency AlarmThe emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID.Initiating an Emergency CallPress the emergency button.A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone indicates that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.A dispatcher acknowledgment ACK RECEIVED display follows.The radio automatically returns to normal operation. No further action is required.1Press the emergency button.A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.2Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.3After completing the emergency call, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds.The alternating EMERGENCY display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesInitiating an Emergency Call and AlarmIf the radio has both emergency call and alarm features, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged.1Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call/alarm feature.The display begins alternating EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone sounds, indicating that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) follows, accompanied by an ACK RCVD display.2Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.3To exit from the emergency state altogether, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds.The alternating EMERGENCY display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.Note: Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state.
22General Radio FeaturesInitiating a Silent Emergency AlarmSpecial Considerations for Emergencies• If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability, a low-pitched tone sounds. • If the unit is out of the range of the system and/or the emergency alarm is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and the display shows NO ACKNOWLEDGE.• If you press the emergency button, then change to a mode that has no emergency capability, a NO EMERGENCY display alternates with the mode name display, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled.• When an emergency is active, changing to another mode where emergency is enabled (trunked or conventional) causes an emergency alarm and/or emergency call to be active on the new mode.1Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature.During a silent emergency alarm, there are no display changes, and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent.2To exit the silent alarm mode, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds.Note: If silent emergency alarm is used with emergency call, pressing the PTT button exits the silent mode and initiates the emergency call.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesScan OperationThe scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes. The modes to be scanned in a scan list are programmed by a qualified radio technician. You can select the modes to be scanned in a scan list if operator-selectable scan is enabled.There are three types of scan lists available:• Conventional—Comprises up to 15 different conventional-only modes• Trunked Priority Monitor—Comprises up to 15 modes that are all from the same trunked system• Talkgroup Scan—Comprises up to 10 combined conventional modes and modes from one trunking systemThe radio supports both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first-priority mode and a second as the second-priority mode.The XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio supports automatic scanning (autoscan), which can be programmed into the radio by a qualified radio technician. With this feature, the radio begins scanning whenever you select a mode to which a scan list is assigned.Note: You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enabled.If multiple scan types are enabled in the radio, the type of scan that is activated depends on the personality of the mode selected when the SCAN softkey is pressed. For all types of scan, the selected mode is, by default, a member of its own scan list.Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery.
24General Radio FeaturesTurning On ScanDo the following:1Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.2Press the button below SCAN.The Scan indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity. The text display area will indicate SCAN ON if scan is currently enabled or SCAN OFF if scan is just been turned off.When a scanned mode becomes active, the display changes to show the active mode name, the appropriate priority indicator lights, and the radio unmutes.The radio will not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time after the call ends, giving you time to respond. The hang time is typically three seconds (by default), but can be changed by a qualified radio technician.Note: A lit N PRI (non-priority) indicator means that the active mode is a non-priority member of the scan list (for all scan types).A solidly-lit PRI (priority) indicator means that the active mode is the priority 2 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only).A blinking PRI indicator means that the active mode is the priority 1 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only).
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesTurning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only)Do the following:1Press the  button to scroll to the MON softkey.2Press the button below MON.3The brief MONITOR ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code.Note: While scanning for activity, you can still receive fleetwide, system-wide, dynamic regrouping, incoming telephone interconnect and Private Conversation/Call Alert calls.Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode. However, when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed.
26General Radio FeaturesViewing a Scan List1Press and hold the SCAN softkey until the Scan indicator blinks and a beep is heard.The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed.2Press the  button to scroll to the VIEW softkey.3Press the button below VIEW.4Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.5Press the button below SCAN. The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed.6Press the  or button to scroll through the preprogrammed scan list.7Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by N PRI,PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned priority as previously described).8Press RCL softkey to review only modes that are already in the scan list.Press the HOME button momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesTransmitting While Scan Is OnRadio Programmed for Talkback ScanRadio Programmed for Non-Talkback ScanPress the microphone PTT button to transmit on the mode indicated by the display.The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time (programmable by a qualified radio technician) after you release the PTT button, allowing the other party to respond.If the other party responds within the hang time, scanning does not resume until the full hang time expires after they have finished speaking, allowing the conversation to be completed. Note: To transmit on the selected channel if another channel is active, first turn scan off by pressing the SCAN softkey momentarily. In selected mode or fixed mode, press the microphone PTTbutton at any time to transmit on the selected mode or fixed mode.Note: To make a Call Alert page, or Private Conversation call while scanning, press either the PAGE or CALL softkey. The call is entered on the selected mode and scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing the HOME button or pressing either the PAGE or CALL softkey.
28General Radio FeaturesTemporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan OnRestoring a Nuisance ModeTo temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear (nuisance mode), press the NUIS softkey by searching for it with the help of  or .You can delete undesired modes.Note: Priority modes, the selected mode, and the designated transmit mode cannot be deleted.To restore the original scan list, do one of the following:• Turn scan off, then on.• Change modes.• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.Note: Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system administrator.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesChanging Mode Priorities While Scan Is OnWhen active, this dynamic priority feature allows you to change the priority of a non-priority mode in the scan list to priority 2.Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List1Press DYNP softkey to change the priority of a non-priority channel in the scan list to priority 2.2Press the HOME button momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning.Note: You cannot alter the status of the priority 1 member.To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list, do one of the following:•Press RCL softkey.• Turn scan off, then on.• Change modes.• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.
30General Radio FeaturesProgramming a Scan ListTo program a scan list, operator-selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualified radio technician.Adding a Channel to the Scan List1Press the  button to scroll to the PROG softkey.2Press the button below PROG.3Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.4Press the button below SCAN. The scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.5Press the or button to scroll through the preprogrammed scan list.Press the SEL softkey to add the channel.Scroll through of the available priority choices, and press the SELsoftkey to choose one.The new channel becomes a member of the scan list assigned to the selected channel when scan list programming was entered.Note: If a scan list is full, you will hear a bad-key chirp each time you press SEL softkey, and the desired channel will not be assigned to the list.Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesDeleting a Channel from the Scan ListDo the following:1Press the  button to scroll to the PROG softkey.2Press the button below PROG.3Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.4Press button below SCAN. The scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.5Press the or button or Mode knob to locate the channel to be deleted.Press the SEL softkey momentarily to scroll through the available priority choices until the priority choice disappears.This indicates that the channel is no longer a member of the scan list that was assigned to the selected channel.ORPress the RCL softkey momentarily to scroll through just the scan list members.ORDelete a channel from a scan list by pressing the DEL softkey.Note: If you delete all members of a scan list, and scan is subsequently turned on, you will hear a continuous low-pitched tone, and the display will change to EMPTY LIST You cannot delete the designated transmit mode, the selected mode, or the fixed scan list members. The selected mode, by default, is always scanned when scan is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is explicitly programmed as a scan list member.Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.
32General Radio FeaturesHang Up Box (HUB)To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB). You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended. Priority Member scanning is not suspended, however. This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types. Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed.Note: Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only when the Scan List, Designated Tx Member field is set to “Talkback” in the radio programming. Otherwise, all scan mode operation is suspended.Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)All control heads can be equipped for external alarms (horn and lights) that are activated when a Call Alert page, Private Conversation call, or phone call is received.These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle, but need to receive any incoming messages.The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled.Activating the External Alarm(s)Non-Permanent Horn and Lights1Press the H/L softkey momentarily.If necessary use theor buttons to access other options within the menu.The last selected alarm(s) are enabled, and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm(s), then the selected mode.2Press the H/L softkey a second time to turn off the alarm(s).
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesPermanent Horn and LightsChanging the Selected Alarms1Press the H/L softkey momentarily.The last selected alarm(s) are enabled.The display briefly shows the enabled alarms, and then reverts back to the selected mode.2Press the H/L softkey a second time to turn off the alarm(s). 1Press and hold the H/L softkey until a tone sounds and the display indicates the currently selected alarm.2Press the appropriate softkey right below the menu to review the choices until the display shows the desired alarm:•H/L softkey - HORN/LITES ON (both horn and lights)•LGTS softkey - LIGHTS ON•HORN softkey - HORN ON3Press the H/L softkey to select the desired alarm and return to normal operation.
34General Radio FeaturesReceiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned OnWhen a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds. The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician.The display alternates between the type of call received (CALL,PAGE, or PHONE) and the selected mode name.Turning Off Non-Rearmable External AlarmTurning Off Rearmable External Alarms1To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control-head button.Note: Pressing the CALL,PAGE or PHON softkey will turn off the external alarm(s) and place you directly in that feature.The Volume knob and the DIM button have no effect on the state of the external alarm(s).2To rearm the horn and lights feature, press the H/L softkey momentarily.To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control head softkey or button other than the H/L softkey.Pressing CALL,PAGE, or PHON softkey turns off the external alarm(s) and places you directly in that feature. When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they will be automatically rearmed.Note: Pressing the H/L softkey turns off the external alarm(s) and exits the horn and lights feature. To re-arm the feature, press the H/L softkey momentarily.The Volume knob and the DIM button have no effect on the state of the external alarms.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesTime-Out TimerYour XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio provides a time-out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.Note: You will hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out.The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be reprogrammed by a qualified radio technician for between 15 and 465 seconds (7.75 minutes), in 15-second intervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode.Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID)When you press the PTT button to send a message, your radio ID number is transmitted as part of each voice message. This PTT-ID number is then shown on the receiving radio’s display.For the digital mode, the display shows up to eight right-justified digits.Pressing the CALL softkey erases the PTT-ID from the display.The display conditions of PTT-ID must be programmed by a qualified radio technician.
36General Radio FeaturesTelephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking)With any of the control heads, you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the system is properly equipped. All calls between the mobile operator and the land line are private, regardless of who initiates the call.All control heads feature a phone list capability of up to 100 preprogrammed phone numbers. The radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that a name can be assigned to each number in the list.Answering a Phone CallWhen a phone call is received, telephone-type ringing sounds and the display shows PHONE CALL.1Press the PHON softkey.2Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.3When the call is completed, press the HOME button or PHONsoftkey to hang up and return to normal operation.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesInitiating a Telephone Call from the List1Press the PHON softkey momentarily to select the phone function.A valid-key chirp is heard.The display shows the last number dialed or a blank scratchpad appearing as a series of dashes.2Press the  or  button to locate the number you want to call.The display first shows the name, and then the number.3Press the PTT button.The display shows the number that is automatically dialed.Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when the display shows P. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed.If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press the PHON softkey to resume normal operation.If the trunked phone interconnect is in use or the phone interconnect is out of service, a telephone-type busy tone sounds, and the display shows PHONE BUSY. Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available. If you hang up, you lose your place in the queue.If the display shows PHONE BUSY with a low-pitched tone rather than a telephone-type busy tone, the call is not queued. You must hang up and try again.4When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen.5When the call is completed, press the PHON softkey to hang up and return to normal operation.
38General Radio FeaturesUnlimited Telephone Interconnect Calling a Phone Number Not in the List1Press the  or  button to access the PHON feature. Press the softkey under the phone feature.2Enter the desired phone number from the optional keypad mic.The display updates as the numbers are entered.3Press Enter on the keypad mic to make the call4When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen.Note: If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press the HOME button or the PHON softkey to resume normal operation.If your radio is programmed for live overdial, every digit pressed after the phone call is established is sent to the telephone system.If your radio is programmed for buffer overdial, the digits pressed are entered into the radio’s memory, and they are all sent together when the PTT button is next pressed. You cannot send digits and talk on the same PTT button press. If you press the PTT button to send the digits, you must release the PTT button and press it again to transmit. 5When the call is completed, press the HOME button or the PHONsoftkey to hang up and return to normal operation.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesStoring a Number in the List1Press and hold the PHON softkey to select the phone programming function.2Use the navigation keys,  or  to locate the number you want to change.3Press the SEL softkey to edit the number in the display.4Enter the new phone number on the keypad.Note: To backspace, press the # button twice or the Mode down button once. Enter a pause by pressing the * button, then the # button.5Press the SEL softkey to store the new number.6Do one of the following:• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press the PHON softkey to return to normal phone operation.
40General Radio FeaturesEditing a Name in the List1Press and hold the PHON softkey to enter the phone ID list programming.The Phon indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Use the navigation keys,  or  to locate the list member you want to change.ORUse the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on.3Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys(*,#).Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 14. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.To edit, do any or all of the following:• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 42.Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C,press the 2 key three times.• To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up  rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the character.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio Features• To delete characters, press the Mode down  rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters.When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down  rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.4To save the changes, press and hold the SEL softkey.Note: Press the SEL softkey momentarily to confirm changes to a number in the list.5Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have modified all the desired names,ORDo one of the following:• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press the PHON softkey to return to normal phone operation.
42General Radio FeaturesTable 1: Entering Characters Using the KeypadKeyNumber of times the key is pressed1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 900112ABC2abc3DEF3de f4GHI 4gh i5JKL5 j k l6MNO6mn o7PQRS7pqr s8TUV8 t u v9WXYZ9wxyz**/+-##
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio FeaturesCall Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only)The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio, and to determine whether or not that radio received the alert. A Call Alert page can be initiated after an unsuccessful Private Conversation call or as a separate feature.The Controller Head is capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio. It features a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers. A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.
44General Radio FeaturesSending a Call Alert Page1Press the PAGE softkey.The Page indicator lights and a valid-key chirp sounds.The display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.2Select a radio in one of the following ways:• From the ID number list:– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed.OR– Use the prestored list by using the navigation keys to locate the name/ID you want to call.OR– Enter, using the keypad or keypad mic, the ID of the desired unit.Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when Page was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.3Press the SEL softkey or the microphone PTT button.The display changes to PLEASE WAIT.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGeneral Radio Features4Choose one of the following:• When the called radio acknowledges the page, four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACKRCVD.The radio returns to normal operation.• If you are out of the range of the system, a low-pitched tone sounds.Try again by pressing the PTT button or or the SEL softkey,ORPress the HOME button or the PAGE softkey to return to normal operation.• If, after six seconds, the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched tone sounds and the display changes to NO ACK.Try again by pressing the PTT button or the SEL softkey,ORPress the HOME button or the PAGE softkey to exit.
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XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio FeaturesFeatures Used in Conventional OperationThis chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation. The following topics are covered:• Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 48)• Smart PTT (page 50)• Conventional Talkgroup Calls (page 50)• Conventional Talkaround (page 52)• Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 52)
48Conventional Radio FeaturesStatus Calls (Digital Modes Only)Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE.Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses.Sending a Status Call1Press the STS softkey, and the display shows the last-acknowledged status name.2Press the  or  button to review the list of status names, or use the keypad mic to enter the number of the status you wish to send.Note: If no button is pressed for a period of time, an inactivity warning will sound.3The display shows the desired status name or number, press the PTT button to send the transmission.One of the following conditions occurs:• The radio display shows PLEASE WAIT until the transmission is received and acknowledged.When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four high-pitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RECEIVED.The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.• If the status is not acknowledged after approximately six seconds, the display alternates between NO ACKNOWLEDGE and the associated status name. A low-pitched tone also sounds continuously.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio Features• If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following:Press the microphone PTT button to resend the status transmission.ORPress the HOME button to return to normal dispatch operation.
50Conventional Radio FeaturesSmart PTTSmart PTT is a per-mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active mode. If you try to transmit (press the PTT button) on a busy or active smart PTT channel, a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button, and the transmission is inhibited.The yellow BUSY LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy.Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio:Conventional Talkgroup CallsDigital Modes OnlyThis feature allows you to define talkgroups for your conventional system. Talkgroups, combined with selective squelch operation, allow groups of users to transparently share a conventional channel. Talkgroups can be slaved to a personality through programming, or you can select them.Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When conventional talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup.Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with CarrierYou will not be able to transmit if any activity is detected on the mode.Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch CodeYou will not be able to transmit on an active mode that has a squelch code other than your own.Quick-Key Override You can override either of the two previous transmit-inhibit states by quick-keying the radio (two quick PTT button presses).
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio FeaturesSelecting a Conventional TalkgroupThe Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups.1Press the TGRP softkey.The display changes to show the last-selected talkgroup.2Rotate the Mode knob to choose a different talkgroup.3Press the SEL softkey to save the talkgroup.The radio returns to the home display.Note: To select the default talkgroup, press the SEL softkey while the radio displays PRESET.Selecting the PSET softkey causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup.To abort the talkgroup menu, press the HOME button or the PTT button:– Pressing HOME exits the talkgroup select menu without saving the selected talkgroup choice.– Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmit.Note: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased, the display shows KEY FAIL and a momentary tone is generated. If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ILLEGAL KEYand a momentary tone is generated.
52Conventional Radio FeaturesConventional TalkaroundTalk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile)To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system:Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only)The Selective Call feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service.The Control Head is capable of responding to a Selective Call initiated by another radio. It features a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.1Press the DIR softkey momentarily.The Dir indicator lights, indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit.2To return to repeater operation, press the DIR softkey again.The Dir indicator goes out.Note: A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile-to-mobile frequency. In this case, the Dir indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio FeaturesAnswering a Selective CallWhen a Selective Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RECEIVED and the home display.1Press the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call. (This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.)The display shows the ID number of the calling unit.2To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk.If 20 seconds pass before you press the CALL softkey, you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press the CALL softkey, you enter the Selective Call state, as described in “Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only)” on page 52.If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSYindicator lights. When a channel becomes available, you receive a call back, and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking.Note: If you do not press the CALL softkey before pressing the PTT button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group.
54Conventional Radio FeaturesInitiating a Selective CallTo initiate a Selective Call, select a unit to call, then place the call.1Press the CALL softkey.The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.2Select a unit in one of the following ways:• From the ID number list:– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed.OR– Use the prestored list by using the navigation keys to locate the name/ID you want to call.OR– Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit.Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.3Press the microphone PTT button.A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLEASE WAIT.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio Features4Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call:• If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Selective Call.• If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACKNOWLEDGE and a momentary, low-pitched tone sounds.Try again, or press the HOME button to return to normal operation.• If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds.Try again, or press the HOME button to return to normal operation.• If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call, the radio you are calling hears a telephone-type busy tone. When a channel becomes available, the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin.5To return to normal operation, press the HOME button.Note: If you do not press HOME to hang up, your unit will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.
56Conventional Radio FeaturesViewing Your Unit ID Number1Press the CALL softkey momentarily to select the Selective Call feature.The Call indicator lights.2Do one of the following:•Use the left navigation key to locate the MY ID display.The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number.3To return to normal operation, press the HOME button. .
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio FeaturesStoring a Unit ID Number in the ListThe Selective and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units’ IDs.1Press and hold the CALL softkey to review the Call ID list.The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change.3Press the NAME softkey to store a name ORpress the NUM softkey to store a number. 4Use the keypad mic to update the entry. 5When all the digits are entered, press the SAVE softkey to store the new ID.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered.ORDo one of the following:• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press PTT to exit the feature.Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 14.
58Conventional Radio FeaturesEditing a Name in the List The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.1Press and hold the CALL or PAGE softkey to enter the Call ID list.The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change.ORUse the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on.3Press and hold the SEL button to select the name-editing function.4Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (*,#) with the keyapd mic.Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 14. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.To edit, do any or all of the following:• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 42.Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C,press the 2 key three times.• To leave a space in the text, press the up  navigation key to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioConventional Radio Features• To delete characters, press the down  navigation key to move backwards over existing characters.When the last character on the display has been erased, press the down  navigation key again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.5To save the changes, press and hold the SEL softkey. Note: Press the SEL softkey momentarily to confirm changes to a number in the list.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names.ORDo one of the following:• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press PTT to exit the feature.
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XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioTroubleshootingThe following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems.If your radio is locked up or the display shows FAIL 01/90, turn the radio off and then back on. If this does not correct the condition, take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service.If radio operation is intermittent, check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service. Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure.If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician.The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off.CAUTION!
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64AccessoriesCablesDesktopPart No. DescriptionRKN4135_ 15ft Speaker Cable (for Public Address Speaker)RKN4136_ Ignition Switch CableHKN4137_ Power Cable (to Battery) - 10 Ft.HKN4192_ Power Cable (to Battery) - 20 Ft.Part No. DescriptionGLN7318_ Desktop Tray without SpeakerRSN4005_ Desktop Tray with SpeakerHPN4001_ Power Supply 14V 10 Amp 117/240 VAC (25-60W)GPN6145_ Switchmode Power Supply (CE Marked for EMEA)GKN6266_ Power Supply Cable (PS to desktop mobile cable for GPN6145)NTN7373_R US Linecord (3060665A04) - PS power cableNTN7374_R Euro Linecord (3060665A05) - PS power cableNTN7375_R UK Linecord (300212F02) - PS power cableNTN9246_ Argentina Linecord (3085801L01) - PS power cableHKN9088_ Adapter Cable for Control Station - 8 Foot
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioAccessoriesMicrophonesMiscellaneousMounting KitsPart No. DescriptionRMN5052_ Core Compact MicRMN5065_ Smart Keypad MicRMN5053_ Smart Heavy Duty MicRMN5050_ Core Desktop MicRMN5054_ Smart Visor MicPart No. DescriptionRLN5926_ Push Button PTTRLN5929_ Emergency FootswitchHLN9073_ Mic Hang Up ClipHLN9414_ Mic Hang-up clip (no installation required)HKN9557_ PL259/Mini-U Antenna Adapter - 8" cablePart No. DescriptionGLN7324_ Low Profile Mounting bracketGLN7317_ High Profile Mounting bracketRLN4779_ Key Lock MtRLN5933_ DIN Mount
66AccessoriesSpeakersPart No. DescriptionRSN4002_ 13 Watt External LoudspeakerRSN4003_ 7.5 Watt External SpeakerRSN4004_ 5 Watt External Speaker HSN1000_ 6-Watt Public Address Speaker (weather resistant)
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGlossaryACK Acknowledgment of communication.Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding.Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line. Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you.Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system.Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater. You share a frequency, or frequencies, with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels. Therefore, you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting.Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display.Digital Private-Line (DPL) Coded SquelchA continuous, sub-audible data signal, transmitted with the carrier.Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties.Failsoft A back-up system allowing you to communicate in a non-trunked, conventional mode should the trunked system fail.FCC Federal Communications Commission.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioGlossaryHang Up Disconnect.Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test.LCD Liquid-Crystal Display.Mode A programmed combination of operating parameters; for example, a channel or talkgroup.Mode-Slaving Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected.Monitoring (Conventional Operation)Press a programmed monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from talking over someone else’s conversation.Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages.Push-To-Talk (PTT) buttonThe PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed. Press this button to transmit; release it to receive.Repeater A conventional radio feature, in which you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater) that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage.RF Radio Frequency. A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz).RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator.
92GlossarySquelch The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio’s preset squelch level.Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.Talkgroup An organization (or group) of radio users who communicate with each other, using the same communication path.Tone Private-Line (PL) Coded SquelchA continuous sub-audible tone transmitted with the carrier.Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users (see Conventional). Allows radio users to share a smaller number of frequencies because a repeater, or communications path, is assigned to a talkgroup for the length of a conversation.Zone A grouping of channels or talkgroups.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIndexSymbols800 MHz frequencies ....................2Aadd scan list channel ..................30adjustdisplay brightness .....................5squelch level ...........................17volume .......................................5alarmsactivate non-permanent ..........32activate permanent ..................33change selected ......................33horn and lights .........................32initiateemergency ...........................20emergency call and alarm ....21silent emergency .................22non-permanent horn  and lights activation ..............32non-rearmable external ...........34optional external ......................32permanent horn and lights activation ................................33rearmable external ..................34receiving call when on .............34alert tones .....................................7answerEnhanced Private Conversation call .........................................53phone call ................................36automatic scanning .....................23autoscan .....................................23Bbasic operation ...........................11box, hang up (HUB) ....................32buttonPTT .........................................27Ccallanswer phone ......................... 36conventional talkgroup ............ 50emergency .............................. 19Enhanced Private  Conversation ........................ 54initiateemergency .......................... 20Enhanced Private  Conversation ...................... 54from phone list ..................... 37phone number not in list ......... 38receiving when alarms  turned on .............................. 34Call Alert pagedescription .............................. 43placing .................................... 44selecting unit to call ................ 44sending ................................... 44calls, status ................................. 48changemode ....................................... 12mode in current zone .............. 13mode not in current zone ........ 13mode priorities ........................ 29selected alarms ....................... 33zone ........................................ 12channels, conventional ................. 6control headoperation ................................... 3status display ............................ 7conventionalchannel ..................................... 6mode ....................................... 15scan list ................................... 23selecting talkgroup .................. 51talkaround ............................... 52talkgroup calls ......................... 50conventional mode, monitoring activity ....................................... 16current zonechange mode .......................... 13select mode ............................ 13
100IndexDdeletenuisance mode ........................28scan list channel ......................31display, brightness adjustment ......5Eedit name in list ...........................40embedded signaling ......................2emergencies, special  considerations ..........................22emergency callinitiating ...................................20trunking ....................................19emergency call and alarmdescription ...............................19initiating ...................................21Enhanced Private Conversationanswer a call ............................53initiate call ................................54select unit to call ......................54entering keypad characters .........42external alarms ............................32activate non-permanent horn  and lights ...............................32activate permanent horn  and lights ...............................33non-rearmable .........................34rearmable ................................34Ffrequency ranges800 MHz ....................................2Gglossary .......................................90Hhang time ....................................24hang up box (HUB) .....................32Homemode, selecting ....................... 14horn and lights alarms ................ 32HUB (hang up box) ..................... 32Iidentification, radio ........................ 3indicatorN PRI (non-priority) ................. 24PRI (priority) ............................24scan ........................................24initiateemergency alarm ....................20emergency call and alarm ....... 21Enhanced Private Conversation  call ........................................54phone call from list .................. 37silent emergency alarm ........... 22interconnect, unlimited telephone 38introduction to radios .................... 1Kkeypadcharacter selection sequence . 42entering characters ................. 42Llistedit name ................................40phone, place call ..................... 37scan ........................................23store phone number ................ 39telephone interconnect ............ 36Mmodechanging ................................. 13changing outside current zone 13priorities, changing .................. 29selecting .................................. 13selecting Home ....................... 14selecting outside current zone 13selection .................................. 12
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioIndexslaving .......................................6transmitting (conventional) ......15transmitting (trunked) ..............15trunked ......................................6monitoringconventional mode activity ......16NN PRI (non-priority) indicator ......24non-priority scanning ...................23non-rearmable external alarms ...34non-talkback scan .......................27nuisance modedeleting ....................................28restoring ..................................28Ooperationbasic ........................................11control head ..............................3scan .........................................23operator-selectable scan .............23Pphone numbers, preprogrammed 36place phone call from list ............37placing Call Alert page ................44power level selection ...................16powering on radio .....................4, 5preprogrammed phone numbers 36PRI (priority) indicator .................24priority scanning ..........................23programming scan list .................30PTT button ..................................27PTT-ID (Push-to-Talk  identification) ............................35Push-to-Talk  identification (PTT-ID) ..............35Rradio identification .........................3rearmable external alarms ..........34receivecall with alarms turned on ....... 34restoremode priorities ........................ 29nuisance mode ....................... 28Sscanautoscan ................................. 23indicator .................................. 24non-priority .............................. 23non-talkback ........................... 27operation ................................. 23operator-selectable ................. 23priority ..................................... 23talkback ................................... 27transmit while on ..................... 27turning on ................................ 24scan listadd a channel ......................... 30conventional ............................ 23delete a channel ..................... 31modes ..................................... 23programming ........................... 30restore mode priorities ............ 29talkgroup scan ........................ 23trunked priority ........................ 23viewing .................................... 26selectCall Alert page unit ................. 44conventional talkgroup ............ 51Home mode ............................ 14mode ....................................... 12mode in current zone .............. 13mode not in current zone ........ 13power level .............................. 16volume level .............................. 5zone ........................................ 12sendCall Alert page ........................ 44status call ................................ 48service ........................................ 97slaved programming ..................... 6
102Indexslaving, mode ................................6smart PTT ...................................50squelch, adjusting level ...............17status callsdescription ...............................48sending ....................................48status display, control head ...........7store phone number in list ...........39Ttalk direct (mobile-to-mobile) .......52talkback scan ..............................27talkgroup scan list .......................23telephone interconnect list ..........36time-out timer ..............................35tones, alert ....................................7transmitconventional modes .................15trunked modes .........................15with scan on ............................27transmitting ..................................15troubleshooting ...........................61trunkedCall Alert page .........................43mode ...................................6, 15priority scan list ........................23trunkinganswer phone call ....................36emergency call ........................19initiating emergency call ..........20status calls ...............................48telephone interconnect list .......36unlimited telephone  interconnect ..........................38turn onradio ......................................4, 5scan .........................................24UUHF frequencies ...........................2unitstroubleshooting ........................61unlimited telephone interconnect ..............................38VVHF frequency ..............................2viewing scan list .......................... 26volume, adjusting .......................... 5Wwarranty ......................................93Zzone selection ............................. 12
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioCommercial Warranty and ServiceLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA 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 for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile Radio Two (2) YearsProduct Accessories One (1) Year
94Commercial Warranty and ServiceII. GENERAL PROVISIONS:This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'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 ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioCommercial Warranty and ServiceV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.G) Rechargeable batteries if:• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering.• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified.H) Freight costs to the repair depot.I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.
96Commercial Warranty and ServiceJ) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product.K) Normal and customary wear and tear.VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; andC) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return. The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA.MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the
XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 Mobile RadioCommercial Warranty and ServiceProduct. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.VII. GOVERNING LAW:This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.ServiceProper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.
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XPR 4500 / XPR 4550 MobileRadio with Control HeadQuick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.BASIC OPERATIONTurning the Radio On and OffSetting the Volume and SquelchChanging ModesTransmittingTransmitting (Conventional Modes)Activating ScanProgramming a Scan ListSelecting Scan Mode PriorityBefore using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!Press the Pwr button once.1Turn the Vol knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume as desired.2On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press MON softkey to defeat the coded squelch.3Press MON softkey again to return to coded-squelch operation.4To adjust squelch level, hold MON softkey until a tone sounds.5Rotate the Mode knob clockwise to increase squelch level or counterclockwise to decrease squelch level.6Press Home button to save the squelch level.Rotate the Mode knob to select the desired mode.ORPress Home button to access the preprogrammed Home mode.1Press and hold the microphone PTT button.2When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.3State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission.1Press Dir (Direct) softkey. The Dir indicator lights.2Press Dir softkey again to return to repeater operation.1Press Scan softkey to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority. 2Press Scan softkey again to stop scanning.1Press Prog softkey followed by Scan softkey until the scan list is being displayed and the scan indicator blinks.2Use the navigation keys to select the mode you want to program.3Press the Sel softkey as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list.4Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list.5Press Home button to exit.Press Sel Mode IndicatorOne time Non-Priority NPRI litTwo times Second Priority PRI litThree times First Priority PRI blinksFour times Delete from List No indicator1Press the Sel softkey as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities.2Press Home or Scan to end scan list selection.
Sending an Emergency Alarm or CallSending a Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation CallInitiating a Call Alert PageAnswering a Call Alert PageSelecting a Zone/Mode (Optional)Selecting a Home Zone/Home ModePress the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission.For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent.For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call are entered.Depending on your radio's programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur.Alarm Type Indications/ActionsNon-Silent A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGENCY and the zone/channel. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RECEIVED, then the radio returns to normal operation.Silent The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio.Call (Trunked Modes only)A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGENCY and the zone/channel.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.Alarm and Call After ACK RECEIVED (see Non-Silent Alarm above) is displayed, the radio has priority voice-channel access.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.1Press Sts softkey. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. 2Use the navigation keys to select other statuses.3Press the PTT button to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status/message name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RECEIVED.The radio then returns to normal operation.1Press the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLEASE WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service.2If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call.ORIf the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID.A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page.Alarm Type Indications/Actions1Press the Page softkey.2Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID.3Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID,ORTo send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call.Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. 1Press the PTT button,ORInitiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller.1Press the Zone softkey and then the arrow keyorto scroll to the desired zone.2Rotate the Mode knob to select the mode.Press the Home button.
Selecting Secure ModeSelecting an Encryption KeySelecting a Key IndexErasing an Encryption KeyDISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORSPress and release the SEC softkey. The D indicator lights up.1Press and hold the SEC softkey until a tone sounds.2Use the navigation keys to scroll to KEY SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.4Use the navigation keys to select desired key.5Press Sel to select key.6Press Home or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the SEC softkey until a tone sounds..2Use the navigation keys to scroll to INDX SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.4Use the navigation keys to select desired index.5Press Sel to select index.6Press Home or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the SEC softkey until a tone sounds.2Use the navigation keys to scroll to ERASE KY.3Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.4Use the navigation keys to select desired index.5Press Sel to select index.6Press Home or the PTT button to quit.Display/Light MeaningBUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback.XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-to-mobile) operation.PRI,NPRIindicators litDisplay shows a mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level.P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel softkey to continue the dialing.NO ACKNOWLEDGEdisplayedUnit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher.PHONE BUSY displayedTrunked phone interconnect is busy.NO ANSWERdisplayedUnit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational.EMERGENCYdisplayedRadio is in emergency alarm or call state.NO EMERGENCYdisplayedA mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected.OUT OF RANGEdisplayedRadio is out of range of the trunking system.
Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made.ALERT TONESType of Tone Name Explanation1 Low-Pitched ToneInvalid Key AlertFeature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged.1 High-Pitched ToneCentral Acknowledge or Valid KeyCentral controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission.You pressed a valid key.4 High-Pitched TonesDispatcher or Mobile Unit AcknowledgeDispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert.5 High-Pitched TonesThe above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem.2 High-Pitched TonesPrivate ConversationYou have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTTbutton, then talk.4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 secondsCall Alert Page Call Alert page has been received.Phone-Type Busy Tone(when pressing the PTT button)System Busy All system radio channels in use. Release the PTTbutton, and wait for callback.2 Short High-Tones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button)Automatic Call Back or Talk PermitChannel is available for previously requested transmission.System is accepting your transmission.Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error)Talk Prohibit/Out-of-Range or Time-Out Timer or Illegal ModeOut of trunked radio system range or system is out of service.Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.)High-Pitched Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receive conditionFailsoft System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater.Others may share the channel.ALERT TONES (Continued)Type of Tone Name Explanation
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