Motorola Solutions 99FT5001 CDM1550LS+ Mobile Radio User Manual 6864110R13 O cvr

Motorola Solutions, Inc. CDM1550LS+ Mobile Radio 6864110R13 O cvr

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Ex 8a Users Manual Part 1

Motorola, The Stylized M logo, Intelligence Everywhere, Professional Radio - As Dedicated As You Are, CDM Series,CDM1550•LS+, and Call Alert are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.LTR is a mark of E.F. Johnson Company.PassPort is a mark of Trident Micro Systems. © 2002 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.*6864110R13-O*6864110R13-OCDM1550••LS++™User GuideProfessional Radio - As Dedicated As You Are™6864110R13-O_cvr.qxd 2/21/02 12:39 PM Page 1
1EnglishCONTENTSCONTENTSComputer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . . . 6Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7User Safety, Training, andGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Compliance with RF Energy ExposureStandards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Operational Instructions and TrainingGuidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Transmit and Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Mobile Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Approved Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Fixed Site Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Driver Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Operational Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11For Vehicles With an Air Bag . . . . . . . 11Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. . . 11Blasting Caps and Areas . . . . . . . . . . 11Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Trunked Radio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13PassPort™ Trunked Systems . . . . . . .13LTR™ Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . .13Conventional Radio Systems . . . . . . . . . .14CDM1550•LS+ Radio Features. . . . . . . . .14Radio Wide Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14PassPort Zone Features . . . . . . . . . . .14LTR Zone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Conventional Zone Features . . . . . . . .15Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Parts of the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CDM1550•LS+ Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17On/Off/Volume Control Knob . . . . . . . .18LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button . . . . . . . . . .19Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Menu/Select Button ). . . . . . . . . . .19Menu Exit/Button (. . . . . . . . . . . . .19Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Optional DTMF Microphone (RMN4026). .21DTMF Microphone Keypad . . . . . . . . .226864110R13-OTOC.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 4, 2002 5:52 PM
2EnglishCONTENTSProgrammable Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Audio Indicators for ProgrammableButtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Turning the Radio On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . 29Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Selecting a Trunked Zoneand Talkgroup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Sending a Trunked Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Selecting a Conventional Zoneand Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Direct Zone Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Direct Channel Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Sending a Conventional Call . . . . . . . . . . 33Receiving a Trunked or ConventionalCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Repeater or Talkaround J Mode(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 34Call Light (Trunked Operation Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Home Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Horn and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35To Activate Horn and Lights Programmed with Call Light(Trunked Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . . 35To Activate Horn and LightsProgrammed with Call Alert(LTR Trunked Operation Only) . . . . . . 36Remote Monitor(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Passport Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Seamless Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Initial Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Roaming and Registering BetweenSites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Site/Min View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Roam Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42To Start a Roam Request . . . . . . . . . 42To Cancel a Roam Request . . . . . . . . 43Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Making a Selective Call(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Receiving a Selective Call F (LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Sending a Call Alert Page(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466864110R13-OTOC.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 4, 2002 5:52 PM
3EnglishCONTENTSReceiving a Call Alert Page(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Radio Check(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Sending a Status(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 48Sending a Message(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 49Receiving a Message(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 50Responding to Emergency Alerts E(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 50Decoding an Emergency Alarm . . . . . . 51Multiple Queued Emergencies. . . . . . . 52Three Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52After the Timer Expires . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Clearing an Emergency Alert E(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 53Sending an Emergency Remote Monitor(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 53Sending an Emergency Alert E(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 54Sending a Remote Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Selective Radio Inhibit(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 55Editing a Radio Call List K(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Name and Call Tone Tagging(LTR Trunked and ConventionalOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56To Tag a Specific User’s Name. . . . . . 56To Tag a Type of Radio Call . . . . . . . . 57Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Talkback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59PassPort Primary Auto Group Scan(PassPort Trunked Operation Only) . . . . . 60PassPort Group Scan G(PassPort Trunked Operation Only) . . . . . 60Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60To Start or Stop PassPort GroupScan Operation through aPreprogrammed Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 61To Start or stop PassPort GroupScan Operation through the Menu . . . 61Auto Group Scan (LTR Trunked Operation Only). . . . . . . . . 61To Start Auto Group Scan . . . . . . . . . . 61To Stop Auto Group Scan . . . . . . . . . . 626864110R13-OTOC.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 4, 2002 5:52 PM
4EnglishCONTENTSAll Group Scan (LTR Trunked Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . 62To Start or Stop All Group ScanOperation through a PreprogrammedButton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62To Start or Stop All Group ScanOperation Through the Menu . . . . . . . 62System Scan G(LTR Trunked and Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63When System Scan is Enabled . . . . . . 63To Start or Stop a System ScanOperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Deleting a Nuisance Channel/Talkgroup(PassPort Group Scan or System ScanOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64To Temporarily Delete theChannel/Talkgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Restoring a Channel/Talkgroup Backto the Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Editing a Scan List(PassPort Group Scan or System ScanOperation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Adding or Deleting Talkgroups orChannels in a Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Prioritizing a Talkgroup or Channelin a Scan List(System Scan Operation Only) . . . . . . . . 66Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Making a Phone Call D Through aTrunked System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Making a Phone Call D Through a Conventional System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Receiving a Phone Call D Through aTrunked or Conventional System. . . . . . . 72Modifying the Phone List K . . . . . . . . . . 73To Add an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73To Delete an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74To Edit an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Voice Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Incoming Call Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Selective Incoming Call Recording . . . 78To Selectively Record an IncomingCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78All Incoming Call Recording . . . . . . . . 78To Record All Incoming Calls . . . . . . . 79Voice Memo Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80To Record a Voice Memo using thePreprogrammed Record/PlaybackButton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 806864110R13-OTOC.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 4, 2002 5:52 PM
5EnglishCONTENTSTo Record a Voice Memo using theMenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Recorded Message Playback . . . . . . . . . . 81To Playback a Message using the Prepro-grammed Record/Playback Button . . . 81To Playback a Message using theMenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Recorded Message Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . 82To Delete a Message using the Preprogrammed Delete Playback Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82To Delete a Message using theMenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Recorded Message Transmission . . . . . . 83Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84To Enable the Answer Mode Feature . 84To Record a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84To Disable the Answer Mode Feature . 85Audio/Tone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Setting the Power Level B. . . . . . . . . . . . 91Setting the Clock/Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Displaying the Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Selecting the Display Language(LTR Trunked and Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Microphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Handsfree Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Exchangeable Button Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Mounting Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Remote Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Installation and Alarm Kits . . . . . . . . . . . 100Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Service Aids and ProgrammingEquipment Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Control Station Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Mobile Data Units Section . . . . . . . . . . . 101Public Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Retrofit Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1036864110R13-OTOC.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 4, 2002 5:52 PM
6EnglishCONTENTSCOMPUTER 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.6864110R13-OTOC.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 4, 2002 5:52 PM
7EnglishSAFETYSAFETY USER SAFETY, TRAINING, AND GENERAL INFORMATIONREAD THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR MOTOROLA MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIO IN A VEHICLE OR AS A CONTROL STATION.COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty cycles of up to 50% talk-50% listen and should be used for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. Note that the approved, supplied batteries for this radio are rated for a 5-5-90 duty cycle (5% talk-5% listen - 90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational exposure limits at duty cycles of up to 50% talk. Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1- 1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1- 1999 Edition• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999
8EnglishSAFETY• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 2001 (applicable to wireless phones only)• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2001) “additional requirements for SMR, cellular and PCS product certification.”OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND TRAINING GUIDELINESTo ensure optimal performance and compliance with the occupational/controlled environment RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines, users should transmit no more than 50% of the time and always adhere to the following procedures:Transmit and Receive• To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to receive, release the PTT button. •Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the minimum lateral distance away, as shown in Table 1, from a properly installed, externally-mounted antenna.Table 1 lists the minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled environment from the transmitting antenna at several different ranges of rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle.Table 1: Rated Power and Lateral DistanceRated Power of Vehicle-installed Mobile Two-way RadioMinimum Lateral Distance from Transmitting AntennaLess than 7 watts 8 inches (20 centimeters)7 to 15 watts 1 foot (30 centimeters)16 to 50 watts 2 feet (60 centimeters)51 to 110 watts 3 feet (90 centimeters)
9EnglishSAFETYMobile Antennas•Install antennas at the center of the roof or the center of the trunk deck. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body vehicles.•The antenna installation must addition-ally be in accordance with:a. The requirements of the antenna manu-facturer/supplierb. Instructions in the Radio Installation Manual•Use only Motorola approved supplied antenna or Motorola approved replace-ment antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could dam-age the radio and may violate FCC regula-tions. Approved AccessoriesFor a list of Motorola approved antennas see the appendix of this user manual.Fixed Site AntennasIf mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control station or as a fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the above standards and guidelines.• The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible. • As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to man-age the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to insure that exposure limits are not exceeded.
10EnglishSAFETYELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITYNOTE: Nearly every electronic device is sus-ceptible to electromagnetic interfer-ence (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around vehicles or near fixed antenna sites is sensitive to external RF energy and if any proce-dures need to be followed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment or device.FacilitiesTo avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesTo avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic control modules, for example, ABS, engine, or transmission controls, we recommend that the radio be installed by an experienced installer and that the following precautions be used when installing the radio: 1. Refer to any manufacturers instructions or other technical bulletins or recommendations on radio installation. 2. Before installing the radio, determine the location of the electronic control modules and their harnesses in the vehicle. 3. Route all radio wiring, including the antenna transmission line, as far away as possible from the electronic control units and associated wiring.
11EnglishSAFETYDriver Safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them.When using your radio while driving, please:• Give full attention to driving and to the road.• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.OPERATIONAL WARNINGSFor Vehicles With an Air BagDo not place a mobile radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a mobile radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.Potentially Explosive AtmospheresTurn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.Blasting Caps and AreasTo avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.For radios installed in vehicles fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas, refer to the (U.S.) !W A R N I N G!
12EnglishSAFETYNational Fire Protection Association standard, NFPA 58, for storage, handling, and/ or container information. For a copy of the LP-gas standard, NFPA 58, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Battery Park, Quincy, MA.
13EnglishINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONWelcome to Motorola’s CDM Series family of radio users. The CDM1550•LS+, the Intelligent Radio, combines the very latest in two-way technology while delivering outstanding functionality at the touch of a button.The CDM1550•LS+ mobile radio operates on PassPort and LTR trunked and conventional radio systems. TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEMSTrunked systems allow a large number of users to share a relatively small number of frequencies or repeaters without interfering with each other. The airtime of all the repeaters in a trunked system is pooled, which maximizes the amount of airtime available to any one radio and minimizes channel congestion. PassPort™ Trunked SystemsPassPort is an enhanced trunking protocol developed by Trident Micro Systems that supports wide area dispatch networking. A network is formed by linking several trunked sites together to form a single system. This offers users an extended communication coverage area. Additionally, users with PassPort can seamlessly roam among all sites within the network. Seamless roaming means that the radio user does not have to manually change the zones on the radio when roaming from site-to-site. LTR™ Trunked SystemsLTR is a transmission based trunking protocol developed by the E. F. Johnson Company for primarily single site trunking applications. In transmission trunking, a repeater is used for only the duration of a single transmission. Once a transmission is completed, that repeater becomes available to other users. This means that a conversation comprised of many transmissions may occur over several different channels within the LTR system. This method of trunking provides system efficiency
14EnglishINTRODUCTIONby making repeaters available to all users after every transmission.CONVENTIONAL RADIO SYSTEMS Conventional radio systems typically refers to unit-to-unit communications through a single channel. Conventional systems also allow radio users to extend communication coverage by relaying their messages through a repeater. To ensure coordinated use by multiple talkgroups, each radio user must monitor the channel or repeater before transmitting to verify that the system is not currently busy. CDM1550•LS+ RADIO FEATURESCDM1550•LS+ Radio Feature Highlights:Radio Wide Features• 14-Character Alphanumeric Display• 4 Programmable Feature Buttons• Up to 15 PassPort and/or LTR Zones with up to 16 Talkgroups per Zone• Up to 16 Conventional Channels• X-Pand Audio Enhancement Selectable by Conventional Channel, LTR Repeater or PassPort Talkgroup• Home Channel• Telephone Interconnect• User-programmable Phone and Scan Lists• Voice Storage CapabilityPassPort Zone Features• Unique Mobile Identity Number per Radio• Unique Electronic Serial Number per Radio• Registration/Deregistration upon power up/power down• Automatic Seamless Roaming between Networked Sites• Registered Site and Mobile Identity View• User Initiated Roam Request• PassPort Primary Group Auto Scan andPassPort ScanNote: Throughout this manual there are features listed as trunked and con-ventional. Trunked indicates the fea-ture functions in both PassPort and LTR zones unless otherwise noted. Conventional indicates the feature functions in Conventional zones only.
15EnglishINTRODUCTIONPassPort Zone Features (Cont.)• Call Signalling FeaturesLTR Zone Features• MDC 1200 Signaling• Auto Group System, All Group Scan• System Scan with 2 Priority LevelsConventional Zone Features• Monitor and Sticky Permanent Monitor• System Scan with 2 Priority Levels- PTT ID (Display of Mobile Identification Number)- Call Alert- Selective Call - Radio Check- Caller ID
16EnglishINTRODUCTIONNotes
17EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWRADIO OVERVIEWPARTS OF THE RADIOCDM1550•LS+ ModelZone Selector/Editing ButtonsMenu Enter/SelectButton(Interchangeable)ProgrammableButton 2 (P2) (Interchangeable)ProgrammableButton 4 (P4)(Interchangeable)ProgrammableButton 3 (P3)LCD ScreenRed/Yellow/Green LED Indicators Menu Exit/EscapeButton(Interchangeable)ProgrammableButton 1 (P1)(Left/Right)MicrophoneJackControl KnobOn/Off/VolumeTalkgroup/Channel Selector/Menu Navigation Buttons (Up/Down)03_Radio Overview.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
18EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWOn/Off/Volume Control KnobTurns the radio on or off, and adjusts the radio’s volume.LED IndicatorsIndicates power-up, scan, or receipt of a talkgroup or selective call (see table below):• Used to scroll through the preprogrammed trunked and conventional zones.• Used to scroll through menu choices when in Menu Mode.• When editing Call, Scan, and Phone lists, v is used as a backspace key and w is used to add a space.• Used to scroll through the preprogrammed talkgroups of a selected trunked zone, or through conventional channels when in conventional zone.• Used to scroll through menu choices when in Menu Mode.LED Color IndicatesSteady red Radio is transmitting (PTT button pressed)Flashing red Radio is attempting to access trunked system (PTT button pressed), orRadio is receiving (PTT button released)Double flashing yellow Call Light feature, orIndividual Selective Call ReceivedSingle flashing yellow Group Selective call received(LTR trunked and conventional operation only)Momentary green Radio has powered-up successfullyDouble flashing green System, All Group Scan or PassPort Group Scan OperationLED Color IndicatesLeft Button v and Right Button wUp Button y and Down Button z03_Radio Overview.fm Page 18 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
19EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWPush-to-Talk (PTT) ButtonPress and hold down this button to talk; release it to listen.MicrophoneWhen sending a message, hold the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth, and speak clearly into the microphone.Menu/Select Button )Used to enter Menu Mode. When in Menu Mode, this button is used to make menu selections.Menu Exit/Button (Used to move to the previous Menu level (short press) or to exit Menu Mode (long press).Menu ButtonsExit Up Menu/SelectLeft Down Right03_Radio Overview.fm Page 19 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
20EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWDisplayThe top display row displays menu and radio status information: Symbol IndicationAX-PandThe X-Pand feature is activated. When in narrow band, this feature improves audio quality.BPower LevelLow Power “ R ” or High Power “ S ” is activated. CMonitorThe selected channel is being monitored (conventional operation only).DPhonePhone mode is selected.FCall ReceivedA Selective Call or Call Alert has been received .GScanWhen the green LED is blinking, indicates that the System, PassPort Scan, or All Group Scan feature has been activated.When the green LED is off, indicates that non-prioritized Auto Group Scan has been activated.H•Priority 1 Scan ( • flashing)Indicates activity on a priority 1 talkgroup or channel during System Scan.HPriority 2 Scan( • steady)• When the green LED is on, indicates activity on a priority 2 talkgroup or channel during System Scan.• When the green LED is off, indicates prioritized Auto Group Scan has been activated.Symbol Indication03_Radio Overview.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
21EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWMicrophone JackPlug the optional DTMF Microphone (RMN4026) or other microphone into this jack.OPTIONAL DTMF MICROPHONE (RMN4026)Your radio may be ordered with an optional DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) microphone that has a direct-entry keypad. This microphone has three buttons (A, B, C) below the keypad that can be programmed by your dealer to conveniently activate available radio features.JTalkaroundYou are not transmitting through a repeater (Conventional operation only).KProgramming ModeA Program list is being edited.UClockShows the time (12- or 24-hour).MSignal StrengthThe more bars, the stronger the signal being received by your radio.NPassPort ZoneA PassPort zone has been selected.Symbol IndicationKeypadPush-to-Talk(PTT) Button ProgrammableButtons(A, B, C)Microphone03_Radio Overview.fm Page 21 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
22EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWDTMF Microphone Keypad The keypad is used for:• Dialing a phone number• Entering a specific radio ID number when making an MDC radio call • Entering information when programming radio call, scan, and phone lists.• Directly accessing preprogrammed features ( , , and buttons [see page 24])Each key can generate several different characters. For example, to enter the character “C,” press the 2 button three times. (Refer to the following table on page 23.)123456789*0#***A B C03_Radio Overview.fm Page 22 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
23EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWEntering Characters Using the DTMF Microphone KeypadNumber of Times Button is PressedButton 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141500()<>11&%# *2ABC2abc2 Á Ç à á ç3DEF3def 3 È É Ê è é ê4GHI4ghi4 Í ì í5JKL5 j kl 56MNO6mno6 Ñ ÓÔ ò ó ô ö7PQRS7 pq r s 78TUV8 t uv8 Ú ù ú9WXYZ9wx y z 9 Y y**/+-=##BlankSpace -.!?’” , ; :03_Radio Overview.fm Page 23 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
24EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWPROGRAMMABLE BUTTONSYour radio has several programmable buttons that can be programmed by your dealer as shortcuts to various radios’ features.Programmable buttons include:• The four front buttons (P1, P2, P3, and P4).• The three buttons (A. B, and C) of the optional DTMF microphone.Some buttons can access up to two features, depending on the type of button press:•Short Press—quickly pressing and releasing the programmable buttons,or•Long Press—pressing and holding the programmable buttons,or•Hold Down—pressing and holding down the programmable buttons while checking status or making adjustments.The table on page 25 summarizes the programmable features available and shows the page number where the feature is explained.In the “Button” column, have your dealer record the name of the programmable button next to the feature that has been programmed to them. Use the abbreviations for instance P1, P2, P3, and P4 shown in the radio illustrations at the front of this manual.Also, where a choice exists, have your dealer indicate whether the button press is short press (SP), or long press (LP).Check with your dealer for a complete list of features your radio supports.03_Radio Overview.fm Page 24 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
25EnglishRADIO OVERVIEW Programmable FeaturesFeature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page ButtonHome Channel — Directly access your favorite trunked zone and talkgroup or conventional channel.†—35Backlight Control —Turn on your radio backlight.†——Monitor §CEnter/Exit perma-nent monitor mode. Open Squelch. Continually monitor channel. —Phone DDirectly access Phone mode.†—71Power Level BToggle transmit power level between high and low.† —93Radio Call LED Color Directly access radio call menu.†—47Repeater/Talkaround §JToggle between using a conventional repeater or transmitting directly to another radio.† —34Roam Request*Searching Manually initiate PassPort roaming function.Stop PassPort roaming function. —42Scan/Delete Nuisance ChannelGTurn PassPort Group, All Group, and System scan on or off.Delete a nuisance channel while scanning. —66† This feature is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.§ Conventional operation only. ‡LTR trunked operation only. *PassPort trunked operation only.03_Radio Overview.fm Page 25 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
26EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWSite/MIN View*—Displays the PassPort site number on which the unit is registered, the home site and unit’s MIN (Mobile Identity Number).† —41Speed Dial —Quickly access speed dial phone list.†—71Voice Storage Record/Playback —Playback recorded messages. Record voice memos. —82Voice Storage Playback Exit —Exit Voice Storage Play Back mode.†—83Voice Storage Playback Delete —Delete recorded messages.†—84Volume Set —— —Sound a tone for adjusting your radio’s volume level. 29Edit Scan List —Add, delete, or prioritize talkgroups or channels. 66Direct Zone Access —Direct entry to zone selection menu.†—31† This feature is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.§ Conventional operation only. ‡ LTR trunked operation only. *PassPort trunked operation only.Programmable Features (Continued)Feature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button03_Radio Overview.fm Page 26 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
27EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWDirect Channel Access —Direct access to a trunked talkgroup or conventional channel through a Smart Microphone †—31Horn and Lights — Toggles external alarm feature or cancels a triggered alarm.†—35Auxiliary Control (1/2) —Activates or deactivates a pin on the accessory connector.†——Status§— Direct entry to the message menu.†—50Message§— Direct entry to the message menu.†—51Emergency§EInitiateEmergency Alert Cancel EmergencyAlert —56† This feature is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.§ Conventional operation only. ‡ LTR trunked operation only. *PassPort trunked operation only.Programmable Features (Continued)Feature Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button03_Radio Overview.fm Page 27 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
28EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWAudio Indicators for Programmable ButtonsIn addition to having visual indicators, some programmable buttons use tones to indicate one of two modes:High-Low ToneLow-High Tone Button High-Low Tone Low-High ToneScan Stop scan Start scanPower Level High power selected Low power selectedRepeater/TalkaroundUses conventional repeaterDoes not use conventional repeater 03_Radio Overview.fm Page 28 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 5:48 PM
29EnglishGETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDTURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFFADJUSTING THE VOLUMETurn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. –or– ON OFFPush the On/Off/Volume Control knob. If power-up is successful, you hear the Self-Test Pass Tone and see the LED momentarily turn green. If the radio fails to power up, you hear the Self-Test Fail Tone .Push the On/Off/Volume Control knob until you hear a click and the display clears.1Hold down the Volume Set button (see page 26). You hear a continuous tone.2Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob to the desired volume level.3Release the Volume Set button.Control KnobOn/Off/Volume04_GetStarted.fm Page 29 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
30EnglishGETTING STARTEDSELECTING A TRUNKED ZONEAND TALKGROUPUp to 15 PassPort and/or LTR trunked zones (containing 16 talkgroups each) can be programmed into your radio. To select a trunked zone and talkgroup: SENDING A TRUNKED CALLTo Send a Trunked CallNote: Throughout this manual there are features listed as trunked and con-ventional. Trunked indicates the fea-ture functions in both PassPort and LTR zones unless otherwise noted. Conventional indicates the feature functions in Conventional zones only.1v or w to select the appropriate trunked zone.2y or z until you see the desired preprogrammed talkgroup on the display.Note: N (the PassPort Zone symbol) appears when a PassPort Zone has been selected.1Hold the microphone in a vertical position at a distance of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth. 2Press and hold the PTT button.–or–Press and release the PTT button and wait 3 seconds.• If access to the trunked system was successful, the red LED indicator lights steady.- In addition, your dealer can program your radio to sound a short, high-pitched (talk permit) tone, indicating successful trunked system access.• If access to the trunked system was unsuccessful, the red LED indicator flashes and a low-pitched (talk prohibit) tone sounds, indicating that the system was busy or out-of-range.04_GetStarted.fm Page 30 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
31EnglishGETTING STARTEDSELECTING A CONVENTIONAL ZONE AND CHANNELUp to a total of 16 conventional channels, in one or more conventional zones, can be programmed into your radio. To Select a Conventional Zone and ChannelDIRECT ZONE ACCESSThe Direct Zone Access feature offers an alternative way of accessing a trunked or conventional zone. To Activate Direct Zone AccessDIRECT CHANNEL ACCESSThe direct channel access feature allows you to directly access a specific trunked talkgroup or conventional channel within the zone you have currently selected. This feature can be programmed on one of the radio programmable buttons (P1, P2, P3 or P4) and/or any DTMF microphone (RMN4026) programmable buttons (A, B or C).3With the PTT button depressed, speak clearly into the microphone4Release the PTT button to listen.1v or w to select the appropriate conventional zone.2y or z until you see the desired conventional channel on the display.1Press the preprogrammed Direct Zone Access button (see page 27).2y or z until you see the desired zone on the display.3u to confirm your selection.04_GetStarted.fm Page 31 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
32EnglishGETTING STARTEDTo Start Activate Direct Channel Access Using the radio’s programmable buttons:Using the DTMF microphone:1Press the preprogrammed Direct Channel button.The current talkgroup or channel flashes intermittently.2Up or down arrow y or z to select the appropriate Trunked talkgroup or channel.3Press again the preprogrammed Direct Channel button.–or–Press y or zThe new selected talkgroup or channel appears on the display YR TKGP ALIASNW TKGP ALIAS1Press the preprogrammed Direct Channel button (A, B, or C).The current talkgroup or channel flashes intermittently. 2 Up or down arrow y or z to select the appropriate Trunked talkgroup or channel.–or–If Menu/Channel Up feature is preprogrammed on the DTMF microphone press it to select the appropriate talkgroup or channel.3Press again the preprogrammed Direct Channel button.–or–Press select/enter button on the micro-phone (if preprogrammed).The new selected talkgroup or channel appears on the display.YR TKGP ALIASNW TKGP ALIAS04_GetStarted.fm Page 32 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
33EnglishGETTING STARTEDSENDING A CONVENTIONAL CALLNote: In the United States, FCC regulations require you to monitor the conventional channels before sending a call. The monitor feature (see page 25) can be accessed through one of your programmable buttons.To send a conventional call:RECEIVING A TRUNKED OR CONVENTIONAL CALL1Hold the microphone in a vertical position at a distance of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from your mouth. 2Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the microphone. The red LED indica-tor lights steady while the call is being sent.3Release the PTT button to listen.1Turn your radio on.2Adjust your radio’s volume (see page 29).3v or w to select the desired trunked or conventional zone, then y or z until you see the desired preprogrammed talkgroup or conventional channel on the display.• Make sure the PTT button is released.4Listen for voice activity. The red LED indi-cator flashes when your radio is receiv-ing.Note: In PassPort mode, the Mobile Identity Number (XXXX) of the calling radio appears on the display if enabled. XXXX04_GetStarted.fm Page 33 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
34EnglishGETTING STARTEDREPEATER OR TALKAROUND J MODE(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)Talkaround Mode enables you to communicate with another radio when either:• The repeater is not operating–or–• Your radio is out of the repeater’s range but within communicating distance of another radio.Note: The J symbol appears on the LCD screen when Talkaround Mode is selected.To Select either Repeater Mode or Talkaround ModePress the preprogrammed Repeater/Talkaround button (see page 25) to toggle between Repeater Mode and Talkaround Mode.–or– 1) to enter Menu Mode.2y or z until3) to select4y or z until–or– 5) to confirm your selection.Rptr/TalkarndRptr/TalkarndTalkarnd ModeTalkarnd Mode04_GetStarted.fm Page 34 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
35EnglishGETTING STARTEDCALL LIGHT (TRUNKED OPERATION ONLY)The Call Light indicator informs you that you have received a call from a specified talkgroup (as programmed by your dealer). The yellow LED indicator flashes continuously, indicating that a call has been received. To Turn the Call Light Off• Turn the radio off, then on again.• Select another trunked or conventional zone.• Press the PTT button.• Press any preprogrammed button.HOME CHANNELThe Home Channel feature allows you to instantly access your favorite trunked talkgroup or channel at the touch of a button.To Activate Home ChannelPress the preprogrammed Home Channel button (see page 25).HORN AND LIGHTSWhen you are away from your vehicle, the Horn and Lights feature notifies you when a call is received by activating your vehicle’s horn and lights. This feature can be triggered by a call alert in LTR mode. It also can be associated with call light in LTR and PassPort mode.To Activate Horn and Lights Programmed with Call Light (Trunked Operation Only)1Press the preprogrammed Horn and Lights button. The LED flashes yellow continuously, indicating that a call has been received.you see 2Once the delay timer has expired, the horn and lights of the vehicle go off.3Press any buttons on the radio or the DTMF microphone to deactivate it.YR CURRENT TKGP04_GetStarted.fm Page 35 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
36EnglishGETTING STARTEDTo Activate Horn and Lights Programmed with Call Alert(LTR Trunked Operation Only)REMOTE MONITOR(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)Remote Monitor allows you to automatically key-up another radio to listen-in on all surrounding audio. This feature can be initiated by a dispatcher to a mobile radio, or from a mobile radio to another mobile radio.To Activate Remote Monitor1Press the preprogrammed Horn and Lights button. When you receive a call alert, you can see the preprogrammed name or ID of the calling radio:Note: If preprogrammed, alert tones (either once or continuously) may sound.2Press any buttons on the radio or the DTMF microphone to deactivate it.Note: There are options available in the CPS (Customer Programming Software), which don’t require you to manually activate Horn and Lights. Please see your dealer for additional information.YOUR NAME OR ID1) to enter Menu Mode.2y or z until3) to select4y or z until5) to select the appropriate call list member:Note: An audio or visual indication may come up on the receiving radio if preprogrammed by your dealer.Radio CallRadio CallRemote MonitorMDC CALL 0104_GetStarted.fm Page 36 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
37EnglishGETTING STARTEDTo cancel Remote Monitor, press any button on the radio.Note: Remote monitor automatically ceases after one transmit and one receive cycle.04_GetStarted.fm Page 37 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
38EnglishGETTING STARTEDNotes04_GetStarted.fm Page 38 Tuesday, April 2, 2002 4:38 PM
39EnglishPASSPORT TRUNKINGPASSPORT TRUNKINGPassPort is an enhanced, wide-area trunking protocol developed by Trident Micro Systems. Up to 128 trunked sites can be linked together to form one PassPort system, which means that your communications can extend far beyond the reach of a single trunked site. SEAMLESS ROAMINGPassPort Trunking systems offer you the ability to seamlessly roam among all sites in a network. Seamless Roaming means that you do not have to manually change the zones on the radio when roaming from site-to-site. As you roam throughout a PassPort System’s coverage area, your CDM1550•LS+ radio is regularly monitoring the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) level of the site on which you are currently registered. In addition, if the signal strength falls below the acceptable threshold pre-programmed by your dealer, your radio starts monitoring the RSSI level of adjacent sites within the network. This allows the CDM1550•LS+ radio to quickly roam to the site with the strongest signal, which provides you with optimal audio quality throughout your communications. Initial RegistrationBefore communications with your talkgroup can begin, your radio needs to register on the PassPort system. Registration automatically takes place upon radio power up or after selecting the desired PassPort zone on the selector knob. What you see: 1Upon radio Power up, you see: (if you select a PassPort zone after the radio is powered up, see step 2).2The selected PassPort zone alias appears on the display.3The selected Talkgroup Alias appears on the display.PASSPORTYOUR ZONE ALIASTLKGRP ALIAS
40EnglishPASSPORT TRUNKINGRoaming and Registering Between SitesOnce initial registration with the PassPort system has occurred, your radio constantly monitors the RSSI to ensure an acceptable signal level is maintained (as programmed by your dealer). When the RSSI in the radio falls below this acceptable level, the CDM1550•LS+ attempts to roam to and register onto another site within the PassPort system.This process happens automatically and requires no action by you. What you see:Note: If the radio performs a more extensive frequency search in order to attempt successful registration, you may see on the display:4Upon successful PassPort Registration, you see:Note: Your radio sounds a “Low-High” tone upon successful PassPort System registra-tion. The XXX number indicates the site within the PassPort system on which you have regis-tered. 5After successfully registering at a site, the selected PassPort talkgroup alias appears and remains on the display.SEARCHINGREG SITE XXXTLKGRP ALIAS1When the radio is searching for a new site or attempting successful registration to a site, you see on the display:Note: This message is displayed until suc-cessful registration. 2When the radio has successfully regis-tered to the new PassPort System, XXX indicates the site number you see on the display.SEARCHINGREG SITE XXX
41EnglishPASSPORT TRUNKINGSITE/MIN VIEWThere may be circumstances when you want to view the number of the PassPort site on which you are registered as well as your Mobile Identity Number (MIN).To Start And Stop Viewing Site/Min 3The selected PassPort talkgroup alias appears and remains on the display.1Press the preprogrammed SITE/MIN View button (see page 26).The display shows the number of the site on which you are currently registered.Note: If the preprogrammed button is acti-vated prior to or during registration, a bad key chirp is sounded and you see on the display:TLKGRP ALIASsite now XXXsite now n/aThe display indicates the Home Site Number (HSID) and Mobile Identity Number. XXX indicates the HSID, YYYYY indi-cates the MIN.Note: This message can be activated if the radio is not registered.IAM XXX-YYYYY
42EnglishPASSPORT TRUNKINGROAM REQUESTBecause of the RSSI feature, the CDM1550•LS+ radio automatically roams to a different site when the signal from the registered site becomes too weak for quality communication. This RSSI threshold is programmed by your dealer. However, if you believe the signal strength would be better on another site, you may want to manually initiate the roaming process. This feature is called Roam Request.To Start a Roam Request 1Press the preprogrammed Roam Request button (see page 25).2When the radio is searching for a new site or attempting successful registration to a site, you see on the display:SEARCHING3When the radio has successfully regis-tered to the new PassPort System, you see on the display:Note: A bad key chirp may sound and you see on the display:• When registration to a site with a higher RSSI than your current site is unavailable. • When the preprogrammed button is pressed before the radio has collected its “neighbor list”. A Neighbor list” is a list of frequencies from adjoining sites within the PassPort system that are used during the roam process.• When the radio is programmed for a single home system. In these cases, wait a few seconds and try again.REG SITE XXXRoam Not Avail
43EnglishPASSPORT TRUNKINGTo Cancel a Roam RequestTROUBLESHOOTINGWhile in PassPort zones, there are some specific display messages that indicate you should contact your dealer for assistance.4The selected PassPort talkgroup alias appears and remains on the display:1Press and hold the preprogrammed Roam Request button (see page 25) again.You see:Note: The radio then attempts to return to the previously registered site. TLKGRP ALIASCncl Roam ReqMessage What it Means“Invalid Group ID” Your dealer needs to verify talk-group programming in your radio or the PassPort system.“DISABLED” Your radio requires reactivation on the PassPort system (not applicable to conventional and LTR functionality).Blank display upon power up . Your radio needs to be returned to your dealer for reactivation or service.
44EnglishPASSPORT TRUNKINGNotes:
45EnglishRADIO CALLSRADIO CALLSMAKING A SELECTIVE CALL(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)You can make a selective call to a particular radio or to a group of radios, as programmed by your dealer.To Make a Selective CallPress the preprogrammed Radio Call button (see page 25), and proceed to step 4.–or–1) to enter menu mode.2y or z until 3) to select4y or z until 5) to selectRadio CallRadio CallSelective CallSelective Call6y or z to locate the desired ID in the Radio Call List. –or–Enter with the DTMF microphone the ID number of the radio you want to call.7Press the PTT button to send the call. • The radio sounds a continuous tone, if programmed by your dealer.• The LED lights a solid yellow.8Press the PTT button and talk; release the PTT button to listen.If not received, you see:9( t o re t u r n t o –or– Hold down ( to exit menu mode.No AcknowledgeSelective Call
46EnglishRADIO CALLSRECEIVING A SELECTIVE CALL F (LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)When you Receive a Selective Call• The display shows F and the prepro-grammed name or ID of the calling radio.• The LED indicator flashes yellow, if pro-grammed by your dealer. • You hear an alert tone.To answer the call, press the PTT button.Note: Unless you make a Selective Call back to the caller, your response is heard by all members of your talkgroup.SENDING A CALL ALERT PAGE(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)You can alert another person by sending a Call Alert page.To Send a Call Alert PagePress the preprogrammed Radio Call button (see page 25) and proceed to step 4:1) to enter menu mode.2y or z until 3) to select4y or z until 5) to select6y or z to locate the desired ID in the Radio Call List. –or–Enter with the DTMFmicrophone the ID number of the radio you want to page.7Press the PTT button,Radio CallRadio CallCall AlertCall Alert
47EnglishRADIO CALLSRECEIVING A CALL ALERT PAGE(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)When You Receive a Call Alert Page• The display shows F and the preprogrammed name or ID of the calling radio.• You hear four alert tones, either once or continuously, as programmed by your dealer.• The LED indicator flashes a single yellow for a group call, or flashes a double yellow for an individual call.To answer the page, press the PTT button; to cancel the page, press any other button.Note: Your radio displays only the last Call Alert page received. Also, your radio does not receive any Selective Calls until you clear the page.you see: and the preprogrammed name or ID alternating on the display.• The LED alternates between a solid yellow and solid red while the call is in process.8If the Call Alert page is received by the target radio, you see:If not received, you see:• The radio sounds a short alert tone if, programmed by your dealer.9( to return to –or– Hold down ( to exit menu mode.Call in ProgAcknowledgeNo AcknowledgeCall AlertCall Received
48EnglishRADIO CALLSRADIO CHECK(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)Radio Check allows you to determine if a radio is within the range of the trunked system and turned on, without disturbing the user of that radio. This feature can also be used when attempts with Selective Call and Call Alert fail.To Perform a Radio CheckSENDING A STATUS(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)This feature gives you the ability to send a status update to the base. The status feature makes more efficient use of the channel compared to voice transmissions. Status updates of up to 14 characters may be programmed by your dealer.1) to enter menu mode.2y or z until 3) to select4y or z until 5) to select 6y or z to locate the desired ID in the Radio Call list –or–Enter the ID number of the radio you are checking. Radio CallRadio CallRadio CheckRadio Check7Press the PTT button,you see: 8If the Radio Check is received by the tar-get radio, you see:If not received, you see:9( to return to –or– Hold down ( to exit menu mode.Call In ProgAcknowledgeNo AcknowledgeRadio Call
49EnglishRADIO CALLSTo Send a Status SENDING A MESSAGE(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)This feature gives you the ability to send and receive preprogrammed messages. Data messages make more efficient use of channels compared to voice transmissions. Messages of up to 14 characters may be programmed by your dealer.To Send an Electronic (Data) Message1) to enter Menu Mode.2y or z until3) to select4y or z to locate the desired status in the preprogrammed list. –or– when using the enhanced keypad microphone only,enter the number of the status you wish to send. –or– if programmed by your dealer (see page 27),press the button that has been preprogrammed for a specific status.Note: You cannot retransmit the current status update.StatusStatus1) to enter Menu Mode.2y or z until3) to selectMessageMessage
50EnglishRADIO CALLSRECEIVING A MESSAGE(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)When your radio receives a message:• You hear two alert tones.• The yellow LED indicator flashes.• You see: alternating with the preprogrammed alias. Note: If you receive a message that is programmed into your radio, the display will alternate with the following: and RESPONDING TO EMERGENCYALERTS E(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)Your radio offers choices for initiating and responding to Emergency Alert communications. Choices may include:• Emergency Cycles - Allows the radio to automatically cycle between transmit and receive mode over a preprogrammed number of times by keying with voice after it 4y or z to locate the desired message in the preprogrammed list. –or– when using the enhanced keypad microphone only,enter the number of the message you wish to send. –or– if programmed by your dealer (see page 27),press the button that has been preprogrammed for a specific message.Msg ReceivedMessage #_No Alias
51EnglishRADIO CALLShas received an Acknowledge to the alarm you send. The default number of transmits is one (10, maximum); the default value of the retransmit interval is 5 seconds (one, minimum; 60, maximum).• Emergency Alarm/Call - Gives you access to a voice resource, on a priority basis, over all other types of call traffic.• Emergency Remote Monitor - Enables the dispatcher to activate the transmit circuit of your radio, during an Emergency, to hear the situation through your microphone. See page 53 for more about sending an Emergency Remote Monitor.• Remote Monitor - Enables the dispatcher to activate the transmit circuit of your radio, during a normal dispatch, to hear the situation through your microphone. See page 54 for information about sending a Remote Monitor.Note: All the choices listed above are dealer preprogrammed. See your dealer for more details.Decoding an Emergency AlarmIf preprogrammed by your dealer, and provided the signaling protocol supports it, your radio decodes (responds to) an Emergency Alarm or Emergency Call by:• Sounding a unique, repeating alert tone• Activating an external alarm• Displaying alternating message parts on a single line, similar to the following example•the word Emergency, followed by• Emergency Alias from the Radio Call List (example, MDC CALL 01), followed byEEmergencyEMDC CALL 01
52EnglishRADIO CALLS• Timestamp of the Emergency Alert (exam-ple, 03:55). • Flashing the E icon (while decoding only; lights steady when encoding)Multiple Queued EmergenciesClearing the existing displayed Emergency shows the next in the queue, if one exists.The display updates and shows “Emerg (queued number) of (total number)”. If no additional Emergencies are queued, the radio exits Emergency mode and resumes normal mode.Three Minute TimerResponding to an Emergency starts a three-minute timer. The radio does not generate another Emergency Alert tone against that Emergency Alias or ID until the three-minute period expires. If cleared within 3 minutes, the alarm will regenerate the alert. If the radio receives another Emergency Alert from the same Alias or ID, the radio acknowledges the Emergency but does not restart the tone, activate the external alarm, or display updated information.After the Timer ExpiresIf the three-minute timer has expired for a specific Emergency Alias or ID, and the radio decodes an Emergency that is currently in queue, the radio:• Acknowledges the Emergency• Restarts the Emergency Alert tone• Activates the external alarm• Updates the time stamp on the matching EmergencyNote: If the Radio Call List does not include an alias for the radio ID, the ID displays. Radios that do not support the signaling protocol sound the alert tone, activate the external alarm and display data.E03:55
53EnglishRADIO CALLSCLEARING AN EMERGENCYALERT E(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)To Clear an Emergency AlertSENDING AN EMERGENCY REMOTE MONITOR(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)As your radio responds to an Emergency Alert, only the Emergency Queue menu is available.To access the Emergency Queue menu:1Press any button on the radio to cancel the Emergency Alert tone.2Press (or activate) an external pushbutton or foot switch.Note: You must press an external switch to clear the visible Emergency Alias and display the next queued Emergency Alias, if present. You must clear all decoded Emergency Alerts before encoding (sending) your own Emergency Alert.1) to enter Menu Mode.2The radio displays the list of aliases currently in the Emergency queue, similar to that shown, oldest to newest.3z or y to view the next oldest Emergency Remote Monitor packet and to choose the packet to send.4Press the PTT to send the packet.MDC CALL 01
54EnglishRADIO CALLSSENDING AN EMERGENCY ALERT E(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)A priority Emergency Alert can be sent to a specific radio or dispatch center by pressing:• A button preprogrammed by your dealer (see page 27).• The foot switch• A pushbutton accessoryEmergency Alerts have priority over all other calls.The E symbol will appear on the display when your radio is in the Emergency Alert state.An Emergency Alert can be programmed to:•Show E and sound a tone–or–• Show the normal display–or–• Activate the microphone so that all activity can be transmitted (for a predetermined amount of time). See your dealer for more information.To cancel the Emergency Alert, press and hold down the preprogrammed Emergency button.SENDING A REMOTE MONITORThe Remote Monitor gives the ability to activate the transmit circuit of your radio – both silently and normally – and key it. The Remote Monitor feature depends on how your radio responds to the Remote Monitor Command. Upon receiving a Remote Monitor Command, the radio:1. Keys the transmitter.2. Acknowledges the command3. Sends the PTT-ID4. Activates the microphone.Note: If a remote microphone is attached, it responds.Remote Monitor capability depends on which of two modes are preprogrammed:• Silent Mode – When the command is sent in Silent Mode, and the receiving radio keys and transmits for the time set by the Remote Monitor Command, the receiving radio will not generate an indicator of the event.• Non-Silent Mode – When the command is sent in Non-Silent Mode, and the receiving radio keys and transmits for the time set by
55EnglishRADIO CALLSthe Remote Monitor Command, the receiv-ing radio will generate an indicator of the event.The amount of time that the radio remains in receive mode or in transmit mode is set by the Remote Monitor Command and the time settings in the radio. When in this state, touching any button on the radio takes it out of the Remote Monitor mode. See your dealer for more details.SELECTIVE RADIO INHIBIT(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)Your radio is equipped with a security feature that can temporarily render the unit inoperative when an inhibit signal is sent from the base station.This feature is commonly used to disable radios:• In case of theft• When your vehicle is being serviced• For system control reasonsNote: When your radio has been disabled by the base station, all controls will be inoperative except for the On/Off button. When the radio is powered up,You see:EDITING A RADIO CALL LIST K(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)Your radio has a Radio Call list that contains the names and radio IDs of several talkgroups or individuals. The ID numbers in the Radio Call List are programmed by your dealer, and cannot be changed from your radio. However, you can edit the names associated with these IDs. The K symbol appears on the display when you are editing.Note: The radio cannot receive any calls while you are editing.To Edit a Call List Entry1) to enter menu mode.2y or z until Radio DisabledProgram Lists
56EnglishRADIO CALLSNAME AND CALL TONE TAGGING(LTR TRUNKED AND CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)You can program your radio to sound a particular alert tone when a specific user is calling (name tone tagging), or when receiving a particular type of radio call (call tone tagging).Note: Name and call tone tagging are valid only for selective calls and call alerts.There are seven alert tones to select from. (see page 87.)To Tag a Specific User’s Name3) to select 4y or z until 5) to select6y or z until 7) to select 8y or z until you locate the desired entry.9) to select the entry.10 Use your keypad to edit the entry.11 ) to save your changes. 12 ( to return to–or–Hold down ( to exit menu mode.Program ListsRadioCall ListRadioCall ListEdit Entry?Edit Entry?Edit Entry?Edit Entry?1) to enter menu mode.2y or z until 3) to select 4y or z until you see the name you want to tag.5) to confirm the selection.Name Tone TagName Tone Tag
57EnglishRADIO CALLSTo Tag a Type of Radio Call6y or z until you see and hear the tone you want to use for this name.7) to confirm the selection,you see:8( t o re t u r n t o –or–Hold down ( to exit menu mode.1) to enter menu mode.2y or z until 3) to select 4y or z until 5) to select 6y or z until you see the call type you want to tag.Name Tone SetName Tone TagAudio/TonesAudio/TonesCall Tone TagCall Tone Tag7) to confirm the selection.8y or z until you see and hear the tone you want to use for this type of call.9) to confirm the selection,you see:10 ( to return to –or–Hold down ( to exit menu mode.Call Tone SetCall Tone Tag
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