2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR RADIOS

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Contents

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Packing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others . . . . . 4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Radio On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Radio Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

High / Low Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Transmitting a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Receiving a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables 23

MHz Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Memory Mode Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Scan Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Programmable Band Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Memory Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DTMF Telephone Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Voice Selective Call (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Special Programming Mode (SPM) . . . . . . . . 46

SPM Browse Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Editing SPM Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

LCD Segments and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Alert Tone Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Information For Safe, Efficient Operation . . . . 62

Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries . . . . . . 65

Licensing & Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola two- way radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola???s more than 50 years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. This radio offers superior quality, superior performance, ultimate ???exibility and years of reliable and effective communications.

This radio incorporates the latest technology available in two-way radio communications. The use of micro- computer technology makes changing radio character- istics such as operating frequencies and squelch codes both economical and fast. Any computer equipped dealer can easily reprogram your radio???s operating characteristics.

The radio meets tough environmental demands while providing cost-effective and reliable communications. It meets established standards for low pressure, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock, solar radiation, rain, humidity, salt fog, dust, vibration, and shock. This radio also meets the Electronic Indus- try Association RS316B electrical and mechanical speci???cations. The Motorola Accelerated Life Test (ALT) assures that possible failures brought on by ???eld stress and abuse are identi???ed and designed out of your radio before it reaches your hands.

All of these features provide for better, yet more cost effective communications for you.

Coverage of this User Guide

This user guide describes the operation of the AP 73 portable radios.

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others

NOTE

The numbers in brackets below refer to the loca- tions of the control buttons, knobs, etc. as shown in the illustration on the inside front cover.

On / Off and Volume Knob (1)

Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the volume level.

Selector Knob (2)

???Selects the frequency (Mhz mode), channel (Mem- ory mode), PL / DL code, frequency step size and squelch level.

???Changes the direction of scanning when the radio is in scan mode.

Antenna Connector (3)

Connects antenna to the radio.

Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4)

???Toggles display backlight status (quick press).

???Con???rms user input (quick press).

???Transfers parameters from Mhz mode to Memory mode (long press).

???Transfers parameters from Memory mode to Mhz mode (long press).

Monitor Button (5)

Monitors the channel for activities (squelch is dis- abled).

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6)

???Push to talk, release to listen.

???Press and hold when making DTMF dialling.

???Toggles between Carrier, Coded (PL / DPL), and Signalling Squelch modes.

???DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequencies) digit ???A???.

???Selects Carrier Squelch level.

???Selects Receive and Transmit PL / DPL codes (long press).

???DTMF digit ???B???.

???Toggles between high and low transmit power.

???Selects the frequency step size (long press).

???DTMF digit ???C???.

???Enables / disables scanning in Mhz and Memory mode.

???Deletes a Nuisance Channel in Memory mode (long press).

???DTMF digit ???D???.

Microphone (11)

Used in the process of transmitting messages.

Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others

Numeric Keypad (19)

???Used to enter the frequency (MHz mode), phone number or phone number location.

???Used for numeric data entry during parameter changing session.

???DTMF digits ???0??? to ???9???.

Enable / Disable PTT ID Key (20),

???Enables / disables PTT ID (long press).

???DTMF digit ???#???.

???Pressing this key after MEM sends the programmed phone deaccess code.

???Pressing this key immediately following , inserts a pause.

Lock / Unlock Key (21),

???Locks / unlocks the keypad (long press).

???DTMF digit ?????????.

???Pressing this key after MEM sends the programmed phone access code.

Battery Pack (22)

Power supply to the radio.

Battery Latches (23)

For attaching battery tray / pack to the radio.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Attaching and Removing the Antenna

Attaching

???Fasten the antenna to the radio by placing the threaded end of the antenna into the Antenna Con- nector (3).

???Rotate the antenna clockwise until tight.

Removing

???Turn the antenna in an anti-clockwise direction until it disengages from the radio.

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip

Attaching

???Align mounting rails of the radio with the grooves of belt clip.

???Slide belt clip downwards until it clicks into place.

Removing

???Insert the end of a key between the release tab and the back surface of the radio.

???Lift the release tab; slide the belt clip upwards.

Installing and Removing Batteries

Installing

???Align the Battery Pack (22) with the back of the radio.

???Slide the Battery Pack (22) into place.

Getting Started

Removing

???Release the Battery Latches (23).

???Slide the Battery Pack (22) away from the radio.

Charging NiCd Battery Pack

Before using your radio with a rechargeable (NiCd) battery, you must charge the battery.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to charge your radio if you are using alkaline batteries. Doing this may cause the batteries to leak or explode, leading to severe skin burns or eye injuries.

IMPORTANT

Transmitting a message while your radio is charg- ing can cause the radio or the charger to operate improperly. DO NOT transmit when your radio is charging.

NOTE

Your radio may take twice as long to charge if it is not turned off during charging.

Getting Started

Charging your Battery for the FIRST time

New batteries are supplied in a totally uncharged state. To ensure maximum battery performance, a new battery MUST be FULLY charged. Refer to the fol- lowing table for guidelines.

Table 1: Length of time required to fully charge a new battery

Getting Started

Charging your Battery Subsequently

Refer to the following table for guidelines on recharg- ing your batteries.

Table 2: Length of time required to fully recharge a used battery

NOTE

A battery that is left unused for several months will be completely discharged. In this case, follow guidelines in Table 1 on page 10 to recharge the battery.

Charging with Wall Charger

???Make sure the battery pack is attached to the radio.

NOTE

With the Charger Base, the battery can be charged when connected or not connected to the radio.

???Turn the radio off (if it is turned on).

Getting Started

If not using the Charger Base:

???Lift the dust cover covering the Accessory Connec- tor (16).

???Insert one end of the Wall Charger into the lower port of the Accessory Connector (16), and the other into an electrical outlet.

If using the Charger Base:

???Insert the radio / battery into the charging docket.

???Refer to Table 1 and 2 on pages 10 and 11 for an estimation of the duration involved for charging the battery pack.

???Unplug the Wall Charger from the radio when charging is complete.

NOTE

The LED on the Wall Charger is lit (red) continu- ously during charging.

Charging with Desktop Charger

NOTE

With Desktop Chargers, the battery can be charged when connected or not connected to the radio.

???Place the Charger Insert into the Desktop Charger.

Getting Started

???Insert the radio / battery into the charging docket.

If using the Quick Charge Desktop Charger:

???Press the Quick Charge button.

???Refer to Table 1 and 2 on pages 10 and 11 for an estimation of the duration involved for charging the battery pack.

???Remove the radio / battery from the charger when charging is complete.

NOTE

The LED on the charger lights up continuously dur- ing charging. For the Standard Desktop Charger, it is red for the whole charging period. For the Quick Charge Desktop Charger, it changes from yellow (before charging begins) to red (during charging) to green (when charging is completed).

CAUTION

The Quick Charge Desktop charger runs on a 3- hour timer which begins counting each time you press the Quick Charge button. Removing the bat- tery or radio from the charger before the battery is fully charged, or removing and replacing battery / radio repeatedly during charging, and then press- ing the Quick Charge button again can overcharge or damage the battery. Press the Quick Charge but- ton only when the battery needs to be fully charged.

Basic Operations

Basic Operations

Turning the Radio On

???Rotate the On / Off and Volume Knob (1) clock- wise to turn the radio on.

Turning the Radio Off

???Rotate the On / Off and Volume Knob (1) anti- clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio off.

Adjusting the Volume

???Rotate the On / Off and Volume Knob (1) clock- wise to increase your radio???s volume level, or anti- clockwise to decrease it.

NOTE

To do an initial setting of the volume, press and hold the Monitor Button (5) until the background noise is heard. Continue holding the Monitor But- ton (5) while adjusting to the desired volume.

High / Low Power Output

LOW

??? Press C to toggle between high and low power

STEP

output levels.

NOTE

The indicator LOW lights up on the LCD Screen (18) when the radio is operating in low power mode.

NOTE

High power mode can improve the clarity of voice activity in areas where signals are weak while low power mode extends battery life.

Basic Operations

Transmitting a Message

???Select the desired channel or frequency (see

???MHz Mode Operations??? and ???Memory Mode Operations??? on pages 25 and 31).

???Press and hold the Monitor Button (5), and listen for channel activity.

NOTE

If the selected channel is in Carrier squelch mode - CTCSS indicator is not displayed on the LCD Screen (18), you can skip step ???.

???If the channel is clear, press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) and speak clearly into the Micro- phone (11) (see ???Information For Safe, Ef???cient Operation??? on page 62 for more information).

TX

NOTE

Unless disabled (???dot??? indicator ???ashes on the LCD Screen (18)), PTT ID tones are heard as they are being transmitted (see ???PTT ID??? on page 17). You can start your conversation when the tones end.

NOTE

The TX indicator lights up on the LCD Screen (18) when the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) is pressed.

Basic Operations

IMPORTANT

Whenever you transmit a message, you are using the resources of the transmitting channel. Speaking for long periods of time would deprive others from using that channel.

NOTE

The maximum duration for transmission is deter- mined by the value of the Time-Out-Timer (see

???Editing Time Out Timer??? on page 53). Once you reach the time limit, a ???Time-Out Timer Alert??? tone is sounded, and the transmission is cut off.

Receiving a Message

???If the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) is pressed, release it and listen for incoming messages.

NOTE

Make sure the volume level is set properly, or else you may receive a message but are unaware about it.

Additional Operations

Additional Operations

Display Backlight

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) to turn on / off the backlight.

NOTE

To conserve power, the backlight is programmed to automatically turn off after 5 seconds.

NOTE

Pressing either the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) or the Monitor Button (5) has no effect on the back- light.

PTT ID

If programmed, the radio transmits a DTMF identi???ca- tion code (unit ID), indicating which portable is in oper- ation.

During a conversation, the code is normally sent only on the initial PTT press (unless PTT ID has been dis- abled). The ???TX??? indicator lights for the duration of the PTT ID. If there is no PTT or receive activity for 7 sec- onds, or if you change the frequency or channel (or scan resumes), the PTT ID is once again transmitted on the next PTT press.

??? Press and hold to enable / disable PTT ID.

NOTE

Upon pressing , you will hear a beep. Hold the button down until you hear a second beep, indicat- ing that the PTT ID status has been changed.

When PTT ID is disabled, the ???dot??? indicator ???ashes on the LCD Screen (18).

Additional Operations

Locking / Unlocking the Radio???s Function

Locking the radio will disable all buttons except the

Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4), Monitor Button (5), Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) and . Pressing a locked button will result being shown on the LCD Screen (18). To lock / unlock the radio:

???Press and hold (for about 2 seconds) until two beeps are heard.

NOTE

The lock / unlock status remains unchanged even when the power is turned off.

Changing Squelch Modes

Squelch acts as a kind of ???ltering system which helps to control the amount of signals the radio receives. Con???guring the radio to receive only the desired sig- nals minimizes interference from other users of the same channel.

This radio supports Carrier Squelch (CSQ), Coded Squelch - Tone Private-Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL) and Signalling Squelch - Voice Selective Call (SelCall) operations on a per channel basis.

Carrier Squelch transmission allows all radios tuned to the selected receive channel (frequency) to hear the conversation. Coded Squelch transmission only allows radio(s) having the same PL / DPL code on the selected receive channel (frequency) to hear the con- versation. Signalling Squelch transmission can only be decoded by radios equipped with optional DTMF Decode boards with valid Voice Selective Call (Sel- Call) identi???cation code (see ???Voice Selective Call (Optional)??? on page 44).

Additional Operations

NOTE

To perform Signalling Squelch (SelCall) operation, the radio must be equipped with an optional DTMF Decode board.

To temporarily override the default receive squelch mode for the channel:

SIG

??? Press A to change between Carrier (CSQ), Coded (PL /DPL) and Signalling (SelCall) squelch modes.

CTCSS

NOTE

The ???CTCSS??? indicator lights up continuously when the radio is operating in Coded (PL / DPL) mode, ???ashes when operating in Signalling (SelCall) mode and is not displayed when operating in Carrier (CSQ) mode.

NOTE

When transmitting in Signalling squelch mode, PL / DPL is transmitted (unless it is programmed to ???000???). After PTT is released, the radio automati- cally enters into CSQ mode for a period of time. If there is no receive activity, the radio resumes Sig- nalling squelch mode.

NOTE

Whenever you switch from one channel to the other, the default squelch mode of the new channel takes effect.

Additional Operations

NOTE

Using this procedure in Memory mode to switch from one squelch mode to the other, does not affect the default squelch mode for the channel. Each time you turn the radio off and on again, or when you switch to another channel and back again, the radio reverts back to its default squelch mode.

Setting Squelch Level

An open (low) squelch level sets the threshold for the receiving signal strength to be low. This means that the radio would receive a great variety of signals, both weak and strong. A tighter (higher) squelch level raises the threshold, thus ???ltering weak signals and only accepting the stronger ones. To set the squelch level:

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to select the desired squelch level.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) (or any other button) momen- tarily to adopt the selected squelch level and return to normal operating mode.

IMPORTANT

The radio automatically adopts the new squelch level and returns to normal operation after 5 sec- onds of inactivity.

Additional Operations

NOTE

If you reach the upper (???15???) or lower (???00???) limit of the squelch range, the squelch level does NOT wrap around to the opposite limit but remains where it is.

Selecting The Receive PL / DPL Squelch Code

NOTE

Receive PL / DPL squelch code selection can only be done in MHz mode.

There are 126 different Receive PL / DPL codes avail- able, numbered from 001 to 126 (see ???Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables??? on page 23).

NOTE

Receive PL / DPL code ???000??? represents Carrier squelch.

xxx represents the active Receive PL / DPL code number).

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to select the desired active Receive PL / DPL code.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) (or any other button) momen- tarily to adopt this Receive PL / DPL code and return to normal operating mode.

IMPORTANT

The radio automatically adopts the new Receive PL / DPL code and returns to normal operation after 5 seconds of inactivity.

Additional Operations

Selecting A Transmit PL / DPL Squelch Code

There are 126 different Transmit PL / DPL codes avail- able, numbered from 001 to 126 (see ???Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables??? on page 23).

NOTE

Transmit PL / DPL code ???000??? represents Carrier squelch.

xxx (where xxx represents the active Transmit PL / DPL code number).

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to select the desired active Transmit PL / DPL code.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) (or any other button) momen- tarily to adopt this Transmit PL / DPL code and return to normal operating mode.

IMPORTANT

The radio automatically adopts the new Transmit PL / DPL code and returns to normal operation after 5 seconds of inactivity.

IMPORTANT

If the Receive PL / DPL code is programmed for ???000???, then the Receive PL / DPL (coded squelch) mode cannot be selected. To select, the Receive code must be changed to any code besides ???000???

(see ???Selecting The Receive PL / DPL Squelch Code??? on page 21 and ???Selecting A Transmit PL / DPL Squelch Code??? on page 22).

Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables

Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code

Tables

When selecting a Receive or Transmit PL / DPL code (see ???Selecting The Receive PL / DPL Squelch Code??? on page 21 and ???Selecting A Transmit PL / DPL Squelch Code??? on page 22), the following tables give the PL frequencies, equivalent PL codes (if appli- cable) and DPL codes corresponding to the display xxx or xxx (where xxx is in the range 001 to 126).

NOTE

and represents Carrier squelch (CSQ) for Receive and Transmit respectively.

Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables

MHz Mode Operations

MHz Mode Operations

In the MHz mode the radio displays the selected receive frequency by its MHz designation. You can scroll through all legitimate frequencies from the low- est end to the highest end of the band.

Selecting MHz Mode

If the LCD Screen (18) is displaying a channel number, this means that the radio is currently operating in Memory mode. To operate in MHz mode:

??? Press .

Selecting the Frequency Step Size

Frequency step size determines the incremental steps the receiver takes when you rotate the Selector Knob

(2), or when the radio is scanning the frequency band.

NOTE

The available frequency step sizes are 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, and 25 kHz.

IMPORTANT

The selected frequency step size is retained even if you turn off the radio.

To select the frequency step size:

cates the current frequency step size, in this case 12.5 kHz.

MHz Mode Operations

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to the desired fre- quency step size.

???Momentarily press Toggle Light / Enter and Param- eter Transfer Button (4) (or any button) to save this frequency step size and return to normal opera- tion.

IMPORTANT

The radio automatically save and return to normal operation after about 5 seconds of inactivity.

NOTE

The user-de???ned TX frequency may be changed automatically without indication depending on the change in the frequency step size selected (see

???Selecting The TX Offset??? on page 28).

Selecting A Receive Frequency

The various ways of selecting a receive frequency are as follows:

(i) Through The Numeric Keypad (19)

In MHz mode:

??? Enter the desired frequency

NOTE

If the radio is left idle for more than 5 seconds, it will revert back to the original frequency. When all the 6 digits are entered, the receiver will tune itself to that frequency.

MHz Mode Operations

NOTE

If an invalid number is pressed, the valid number nearest to this number is shown. This ensures that selected frequency is within the allowed frequency band. Please also note that valid frequencies are also dependent on the frequency step size (see

???Selecting the Frequency Step Size??? on page 25). Only valid numbers are displayed.

(ii) Through The Selector Knob (2)

In MHz mode:

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to the desired fre- quency.

(iii)Through Numeric Keypad (19) and Selector Knob

(2) combination

In MHz mode:

???Enter the ???rst few digits of the desired frequency through the Numeric Keypad (19).

???Press Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) to commit the partially entered fre- quency.

NOTE

Unentered digits are coerced to the nearest valid frequency.

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) until the desired fre- quency is displayed.

NOTE

The frequency increments, or decrements, accord- ing to the selected frequency step size.

MHz Mode Operations

Selecting The TX Offset

For the AP 73, the transmit frequency can be the same as the receive frequency (no offset), or having a stan- dard positive or negative offset, or it can be a user- de???ned TX frequency.

???Press OFS momentarily to toggle between no off- set, standard positive, negative offset, or user- de???ned TX frequency (refer to the table below).

Programming A User-De???ned TX Frequency

???Press and hold OFS until the ???+ ?????? indicators begin to ???ash (takes about 3 seconds).

NOTE

The LCD Screen (18) displays the current user- de???ned TX frequency.

???Enter the desired TX frequency via one of the fol- lowing method:

(i)Through The Numeric Keypad (19)

???Enter the desired TX frequency.

NOTE

To ???ll in trailing zeros, press Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4).

MHz Mode Operations

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parame- ter Transfer Button (4) to accepts the TX fre- quency and return to normal operation.

(ii)Through The Selector Knob (2)

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to the desired user-de???ned TX frequency.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parame- ter Transfer Button (4) to accepts the TX fre- quency and return to normal operation.

(iii)Through Numeric Keypad (19) and Selector Knob (2) combination

In MHz mode:

???Enter the ???rst few digits of the desired TX fre- quency through the Numeric Keypad (19).

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parame- ter Transfer Button (4) to commit the partially entered TX frequency.

NOTE

Unentered digits are coerced to the nearest valid frequency.

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) until the desired TX frequency is displayed.

NOTE

The frequency increments, or decrements, accord- ing to the selected frequency step size.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parame- ter Transfer Button (4) to commit this TX fre- quency.

MHz Mode Operations

IMPORTANT

The radio automatically exits this mode after 5 sec- onds of inactivity. Partially entered frequency is NOT stored.

NOTE

When receiving, the radio displays the selected RX frequency whereas when transmitting, it displays the selected TX frequency.

Memory Mode Operations

Memory Mode Operations

In the Memory mode, the radio operates on the selected memory channel and the LCD Screen (18) displays xxx (where xxx represents the selected channel number). For example, channel 08 is dis- played as follows:

Selecting Memory Mode

If the LCD Screen (18) is displaying a frequency num- ber, this means that the radio is currently operating in MHz mode. To operate in Memory mode:

??? Press .

NOTE

If none of the 20 memory channels has been pro- grammed, an invalid keypress tone sounds and the radio remains in the MHz mode (see ???Program- ming A Memory Channel??? on page 32).

Selecting A Memory Channel

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to the desired chan- nel number.

NOTE

The channel number increments, or decrements, according to the available programmed memory channels. Empty channels are NOT displayed.

Memory Mode Operations

Programming A Memory Channel

There are 20 memory channels available. Each mem- ory channel consists of a receive / transmit frequency pair, the type of TX offset and the offset frequency.

NOTE

Channels 19 and 20 are normally used to store the frequency limits for Programmable Band Scan operation (see ???Programmable Band Scan??? on page 34).

In MHz mode:

???Select the desired frequency, type of TX offset and offset frequency (see ???MHz Mode Operations??? on page 25).

???Press and hold the Toggle Light / Enter and

Parameter Transfer Button (4) until the LCD Screen (18) shows xxx (where xxx is the last channel selected in Memory mode).

The channel number ???ashes if it is unprogrammed, and lights continuously if it is programmed.

???Use the Selector Knob (2) to select the desired channel number.

??? Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) again to program the selected memory channel.

Memory Mode Operations

NOTE

The radio remains in MHz mode after successful programming of the channel.

CAUTION

If the selected memory channel was already pro- grammed (channel number lit continuously), the new frequency information overwrites the previous information.

Loading A Memory Channel

The data of a memory channel (receive and transmit frequencies, TX offset type and offset frequency) can be copied over into the MHz mode.

This allows you to tune the radio in the MHz mode from the point speci???ed by the memory channel data.

In Memory mode:

???Rotate the Selector Knob (2) to the desired mem- ory channel number.

???Press and hold Toggle Light / Enter and Parame- ter Transfer Button (4) for about 3 seconds.

NOTE

A valid keypress tone sounds when the memory channel data has been successfully copied over to the MHz mode.

Scan Operations

Scan Operations

Scan operation tells the radio to monitor a number of frequencies or channels. When there are some activi- ties at a particular frequency or channel, the radio stops scanning and changes to that frequency or channel.

Scan modes supported by the radio are:

(i)Programmable Band scan (MHz mode)

(ii)Memory Channel scan (Memory mode)

NOTE

Each frequency or channel is given the same prior- ity i.e. non-priority scan.

IMPORTANT

The radio will not recall the scan state if it is pow- ered off while scanning.

Programmable Band Scan

In the MHz mode, the radio scans over a prepro- grammed range of frequencies usually speci???ed in memory channels 19 and 20.

NOTE

User can specify the frequency range for scanning by programming the frequency limit into memory channel 19 (usually the lower limit) and memory channel 20 (usually the upper limit) (see ???Pro- gramming A Memory Channel??? on page 32).

Scanning A Frequency Range

In MHz mode:

frequency range.

NOTE

The frequency range is scanned according to the frequencies speci???ed in channels 19 and 20, and the selected frequency step size. If the operating fre- quency before scanning starts is within the scan range, the radio starts scanning from that fre- quency, otherwise, it starts from the frequency speci???ed by memory channel 19 (or the lowest fre- quency in the band if channel 19 is blank).

NOTE

When the ???SCAN??? indicator ???ashes, scanning is in progress and the currently scanned frequency is dis- played.

To change the scan direction:

??? Rotate the Selector Knob (2) anti-clockwise.

NOTE

If activity is detected, the radio stops scanning and stays on the active frequency. The ???SCAN??? indicator remains on, and you will hear the conversation, pro- vided the PL/DPL code (if required) is correct.

IMPORTANT

Radio resumes scanning after approximate 5 seconds (even if activity is still received). If

received activity ceases, the radio resumes scan- ning after another 7 seconds, unless receive activ- ity resumes.

Scan Operations

NOTE

Pressing Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6), a digit on the numeric keypad, or also ends the scanning.

NOTE

The ???SCAN??? indicator turns off when scanning is terminated and the radio displays the frequency where scanning stopped.

IMPORTANT

If both memory channels are left blank (unpro- grammed), the radio scans the entire frequency band. If channel 19 is programmed but channel 20 is blank, the upper frequency limit becomes the highest frequency in the band. If channel 20 is pro- grammed but channel 19 is blank, the lower fre- quency limit becomes the lowest frequency in the band. If the frequency stored in channel 19 is lower than that stored in channel 20, then scan proceeds in an incrementing order otherwise, scan proceeds in a decrementing order.

Transmitting During Band Scanning

When the scan is locked at a frequency:

??? Press Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6).

IMPORTANT

As soon as Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) is pressed, the radio exits band scanning and trans- mits the TX frequency which corresponds to the active RX frequency, plus or minus any selected TX offset. If the user-de???ned mode is selected (???+??? and ????????? indicators both on), the radio transmits the user- de???ned TX frequency.

Scan Operations

Memory Channel Scan

In the Memory mode, the radio scans all programmed memory channels that are also in the channel scan list.

NOTE

The scan list is edited using the Special Program- ming mode (see ???Special Programming Mode (SPM)??? on page 46).

NOTE

Channels may be temporarily removed from the scan list using a Nuisance Channel Delete feature (see ???Nuisance Channel Delete??? on page 38).

Scanning Memory Channels

In Memory mode,

NOTE

When the ???SCAN??? indicator ???ashes, scanning is in progress and the Home Channel (the active channel

received on another channel.

The channels are scanned in an increasing order (from lowest to highest). To scan in a decreasing order:

??? Rotate the Selector Knob (2) anti-clockwise.

Scan Operations

NOTE

The radio scans through all channels in the prepro- grammed scan list. If activity is detected, the radio stops scanning and stays on the active channel.

The ???SCAN??? indicator remains on, and you will hear the conversation, provided the PL/DPL code (if required) is correct. In Carrier squelch and Coded squelch modes, when activity is over and a 7-sec- ond ???hang time??? has expired, the display reverts to the Home Channel and scanning resumes.

To stop scanning:

SCAN

??? Press D .

N-DEL

Transmitting During Channel Scanning

When the scan is locked at a channel:

???Press Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) to talk, release to listen.

IMPORTANT

The radio transmits on the current active TX fre- quency. But, if Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) is pressed before the scan is locked at any channel, the Home Channel TX frequency is used.

Nuisance Channel Delete

When the radio is scanning, it would stop at any chan- nel within the scan list that has activity. A channel that generates unwanted signals continuously is called a Nuisance Channel. To temporarily remove the chan- nel from the scan list:

locks on the Nuisance Channel.

Scan Operations

NOTE

Two medium-pitched ???beeps??? are sounded indicat- ing the radio has temporary removed the Nuisance Channel from its scan list.

IMPORTANT

To add a deleted nuisance channel back into the scan list, exit and reenter the scan function or restart the radio.

DTMF Telephone Interconnect

DTMF Telephone Interconnect

Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) tones are encoded by the radio to dial into (access) the landline telephone network and return (deaccess) to conven- tional radio operation.

Once the telephone network has been accessed, phone numbers can be dialled either manually or from memory. The keypad provides support for DTMF digits 0 to 9, and the characters A, B, C, D, ??? and #.

NOTE

The radio is capable of storing a maximum of 9 pre- programmed phone numbers (up to 12 digits each).

Placing a Telephone Call

To place a call:

???Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6).

???Dial the access code manually using the DTMF

grammed access code.

???Release the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) and wait for a dial tone.

???Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) and either manually dial the telephone number or

stores the preprogrammed telephone number.

???Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6) to talk; release to listen.

NOTE

If you press a phone number location which has not been programmed, the radio will sound an Invalid Button Press tone and no further action is taken.

DTMF Telephone Interconnect

To hang up:

???Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6).

Last Number Redial

Manually dialled phone numbers (up to 16 digits long) are stored in numeric location ???0??? for quick redial capa- bilities.They are sent exactly as preprogrammed tele- phone numbers are. After you receive a dial tone:

??? Press and hold Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6),

NOTE

Last Number Redial only stores manually dialled numbers and NOT preprogrammed telephone num- bers. The number set is stored in phone location 0 until the radio is turned off or until another DTMF sequence is manually dialled.

NOTE

If you attempt to perform a last number redial where no manual numbers have yet been dialled since radio power-up, the radio will sound an Invalid But- ton Press tone.

Storing a Phone Number

A maximum of 9 telephone numbers (up to 12 digits each) can be stored into the radio memory. Each phone number is stored and recalled via a unique number on the keypad in the range of 1 to 9. The fol- lowing procedure can also be used to store the access / deaccess codes (up to 8 digits each):

DTMF Telephone Interconnect

Button Press tone (takes about 2 seconds).

(???ashing cursor)

???Enter a phone number location (in the range of 1 to 9) to store a phone number or press to store the access code or to store the deacess code.

???Enter the phone number (up to 12 digits long), or access / deaccess code (up to 8 digits long).

NOTE

Valid digits are DTMF digits 0 to 9, the characters A, B, C, D, ??? and #, and pause digits.

NOTE

Pause digit ()causes the radio to wait in between transmission of the digits programmed before and after it. One or more pause digits can be entered between successive digits of the phone number (or access / deaccess code). When a pause digit is successfully entered, two beeps are heard; the display changes from ???A??? to ???-???. Pause digits placed at the end of a phone number are not remembered by the radio.

NOTE

sor to the left and erase the incorrect entry. To view a numeric sequence of more than 6 digits, press

DTMF Telephone Interconnect

NOTE

All unde???ned digits are represented by underscores on the LCD Screen (18). A ???ashing ???_??? indicates the position for the next number entry. If you reach the maximum number of entries, the cursor position is under the last digit. An Invalid Button Press tone will sound if you attempt to enter more than the maximum number of digits.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) to store the phone number (or access / deaccess code) into the designated loca- tion and return to normal operation.

Displaying a Stored Phone Number

???Press momentarily in the receive mode. A Valid Button Press tone is heard.

???Enter a one-digit phone number location (in the range of 1 to 9) to view the stored phone number or press to view the access code or to view the deaccess code or to review the last num- ber dialled.

NOTE

If the keypad entry is valid, the LCD Screen (18) displays the ???rst 6 digits of the stored phone num- ber or code. For number sequences more than 6 digits, after 2 seconds the number begins auto- scrolling to the left in 1 second increments until the last digit is displayed. If the selected phone location is empty, an Invalid Button Press tone is heard.

Voice Selective Call (Optional)

Voice Selective Call (Optional)

To support Voice Selective Call (SelCall) operation, the radio must be equipped with an optional DTMF Decode board.

NOTE

For more information about the availability of this option, contact your dealer.

If your radio is equipped with the Voice Selective Call option, your radio can be called individually by another user, or as part of a small group.

Receiving a Voice Selective Call

When the radio decodes a Voice Selective Call, the LCD Screen (18) indicates the type of SelCall mes- sage being received:

Individual Call

Group Call

ALL Call

NOTE

The radio will give an alert tone when it success- fully decodes a Voice Selective Call. If either Selec- tive Call Tone Status or Alert Tone Volume is set to ???OFF??? (see page 53 and 55 ), no tone is heard.

For an Individual Call, the radio automatically trans- mits an Acknowledgement message back to the call- ing radio, if an Acknowledgement ID has been

Voice Selective Call (Optional)

programmed (see ???Edit Selective Call IDs??? on page 52).

When the radio decodes a Voice Selective Call, it enters the carrier squelch mode for a period of time. If there is no receive activity, the radio resumes the selected squelch mode and the LCD Screen (18) reverts to the appropriate receive mode display.

IMPORTANT

If the Selector Knob (2) is rotated or any buttons pressed while the SelCall signal is in progress, the SelCall message disappears and the Selective Call is lost.

Sending a Voice Selective Call

???Press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6).

???Dial the required Selective Call ID.

???Release the Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6).

NOTE

For an Individual Call, the radio indicates that the call was received by generating two short ringing tones.

Special Programming Mode (SPM)

Special Programming Mode (SPM)

The Special Programming mode (SPM) allows you to edit all user-modi???able parameters within your radio, such as the Channel Scan list, Phone Access / Deac- cess codes, and Alert Tone Settings. Certain parame- ters (such as the Selective Call Tone Status) are only accessible with the installation of an option board. Upon entry to the Special Programming mode, the radio initiates the SPM Browse menu which provides you with a menu of available parameters and their cur- rent settings.

Entering SPM

???Turn the radio off (if it is on).

???Turn the radio on while holding . Keep holding this button until a SPM start-up tone sounds.

NOTE

At power-up, all display segments light up for about 2 seconds. If successful, the LCD Screen (18) dis- plays .

NOTE

If the battery level is low, the display indicates

and the ???BATT??? indicator ???ashes. The radio also sounds a Low Battery alert tone. Turn off the radio and replace or recharge the battery.

Exiting SPM

??? Turn off the radio to exit SPM.

Special Programming Mode (SPM)

NOTE

The LCD Screen (18) displays the current pro- grammed PTT ID. For an PTT ID which exceeds the 6-digit display length, the rightmost digit ???ashes to indicate that more digits exist on the right.

???Enter the new PTT ID (up to 8 digits) using any of the numeric keys, A, B, C, D,* and #.

NOTE

The LCD Screen (18) shows the new digits as they are being entered. When the cursor is ???ashing under a digit, the maximum number has been

NOTE

Pause digit ()causes the radio to wait in between transmission of the digits programmed before and after it. One or more pause digits can be entered between successive digits of the phone access / deaccess codes. When a pause digit is successfully keyed, two beeps are heard; the dis- play changes from ???A??? to ???-???. Pause digits placed at the end of a phone number are not remembered by the radio.

???Press the Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) to store the new PTT ID and return to SPM Browse Menu.

NOTE

A Valid Button Press tone sounds when the new setting is stored.

???To abort data entry, select another menu item by turning the Selector Knob (2) or wait until the edit mode time-out (after 5 seconds of inactivity).

Special Programming Mode (SPM)

CAUTION

The new setting is stored immediately.

???To exit this menu, select another menu item by turning the Selector Knob (2).

NOTE

When Autosense is selected, the radio checks the accessory jack to see what type of accessory is connected. When Headset Only is selected, the radio supports only an earpiece or headset, and all external PTT inputs are ignored. When Speaker Microphone Only is selected, the radio assumes that an accessory with an external PTT switch will be used to transmit voice. The radio???s internal microphone will not transmit voice whenever an accessory is connected.

IMPORTANT

The radio should be turned off when an audio accessory with a microphone is connected to the radio. This is to ensure the proper operation of the

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button (6).

Factory Reset Feature

This feature is intended to allow the user to erase cer- tain programmable parameters and restore the radio to the factory default settings. The radio, upon factory reset, clears all memory channels stored in the non- volatile memory area, clears all phone number storage locations, and restores the default settings to the dif- ferent user-modi???able parameters (coded squelch type, squelch level, channel-step size, etc.).

Special Programming Mode (SPM)

NOTE

The Factory Reset feature does not clear the IDs or access / deaccess codes.

??? In SPM, press and hold Push-To-Talk (PTT) But- ton (6) while keying 1 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 9 in sequence.

NOTE

As the sequence is entered, the LCD Screen (18) (which is initially cleared) displays an for each digit entered.

NOTE

Any incorrect digit entered results in an invalid key- press tone, the LCD Screen (18) is cleared again and the you must reenter the sequence, starting with the ???rst digit. Once the sequence has been entered successfully, the LCD Screen (18) displays , indicating that the reset procedure is ready to be activated.

???Press Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4) to con???rm the reset process (pressing any other key or releasing Push-To-Talk (PTT) But- ton (6) cancels the process and returns the radio to the SPM Browse menu).

NOTE

The display blanks when the reset is in progress. When the process is successfully completed, it returns to SPM Browse Menu.

LCD Segments and Indicators

LCD Segments and Indicators

TX LOW CTCSS + - BATT

SCAN

SAVE

SIGNAL

Indicators

TX - Lights up when radio is transmitting.

LOW - Lights up when radio is in low transmit power mode.

CTCSS - Lights up continuously for Coded Squelch mode; Off for Carrier Squelch mode; Flashes for Sig- nalling Squelch mode (if available).

SCAN - Flashes when radio is scanning; Lights up continuously when scan is suspended.

BATT - Flashes when battery voltage is low.

SAVE - Flashes quickly when Normal Battery Saver mode is enabled; Flashes slowly when Enhanced Bat- tery Saver mode is enabled; Nothing displayed when Battery Saver is disabled.

+/- - Plus sign (+) lights up for positive standard TX off- set; Minus sign (-) lights up for negative standard TX offset; Both On indicates user-programmed TX fre- quency; Both Off indicates no TX offset.

Indicators with Segments

SIGNAL - uses six bar segments to indicate the rela- tive receive (Rx) signal strength. SIGNAL lights up upon receiving a Rx signal strength greater than 10 dB SINAD. As the signal strength increases, additional bar segments light up, starting from the left-most bar segment.

Alert Tone Indicators

Alert Tone Indicators

Successful Power-Up

A short, high-pitched tone when the radio is turned on indicates that the radio has passed its power-up self- test and is ready for use.

Unsuccessful Power-Up

A short, low-pitched tone immediately following the Successful Power-Up tone indicates that the radio has detected an error and has failed to power-up properly.

Valid Button Press

A short, high-pitched tone indicates that the last button pressed was valid.

Invalid Button Press

A short, low-pitched tone indicates that the last button pressed was invalid.

Low Battery

Three low-pitched tones indicate a low battery condi- tion.

DTMF Sidetones

Each DTMF tone is heard as it is transmitted.

Time-Out Timer Alert

A low-pitched continuous tone indicates that your present transmission has been disabled.

Alert Tone Indicators

Individual Selective Call Decode

Two short ringing tones indicate that an Individual Selective Call has been decoded by the radio. The radio automatically sends an Acknowledgment ID.

Acknowledgment ID Decode

A short ringing tone indicates that a correct Acknowl- edgment ID has been decoded by the radio.

Group and All Call Selective Call Decode

Two medium-pitched tones indicate that a Group or All Call Selective Call has been decoded by the radio.

Nuisance Channel Delete

During channel scanning, two medium-pitched tones indicate that an unwanted channel has been tempo- rarily deleted from the scan list.

Information For Safe, Efficient Operation

Information For Safe, Ef???cient Opera- tion

Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commis- sion (FCC) adopted updated RF energy exposure guidelines for wireless products regulated by the FCC. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan- dards* previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of your Motorola two- way radio complies with the FCC guidelines and these standards.

*American National Standards Institute (C95.1 - 1992);

*National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure- ments (NCRP-1986);

*International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Pro- tection (ICNRP- 1986)

To assure optimal radio performance and to insure that exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines in the above standards, the following operating procedures should be observed:

For Portable Two-way Radios:

???For hand held operation, the radio should be held in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the mouth, and the antenna should be kept one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from the head or body when transmitting.

???For body worn operation, the antenna should be kept at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the body when transmitting.

Information For Safe, Efficient Operation

Electromagnetic Interference/compatibility

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to elec- tromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise con???gured for electro- magnetic compatibility.

???Turn your radio OFF in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

???Turn your radio off when on board aircraft when instructed to do so. Any use of the radio must be in accordance with Federal Aviation Administra- tion (FAA) and FCC regulations or crew instruc- tions.

CAUTION

???Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.

???All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed termi- nals. The material may complete an electrical cir- cuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fuelling areas such as below deck 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

Information For Safe, Efficient Operation

would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

WARNING

???Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially quali???ed for such use (for exam- ple, FMRC Approved). Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or ???re resulting in bodily injury or even death.

???Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazard- ous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion.

Blasting Caps And Areas

WARNING

To avoid possible interference with blasting opera- tions, turn your radio OFF near electrical blasting caps or in a ???blasting area??? or in areas posted: ???Turn off two-way radio???. Obey all signs and instructions.

For Vehicles With An Air Bag

WARNING

An air bag in???ates with great force. Do not place objects, including portable or mobile two-way radios, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If improperly installed or placed wireless equipment is in the air bag deployment area and the air bag in???ates, serious injury could result.

Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries

Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clas- si???es used NiCd batteries as hazardous waste, unless certain exemptions apply.

At the end of your battery???s useful life, it can be recy- cled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various state or local laws, such batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly, and cannot be dumped in land???lls or incinerators.

Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. The following is a list of recycling facilities around the world, where you can ship your NiCd batteries post paid to be recycled:

United States

INMETCO

P.O. Box 720

245 Porteville Road

Ellwood City, PA 16117

Tel:(412) 758-5515

Fax:(412) 758-9311

Europe

S.N.A.M.

Rue de la Garenne

Z.I. Chesnes Tharabie -BP733 Saint Quentin Fallavier

38297 La Verpilliere Cedex, France

Tel: 033-74-94-59-85

Fax: 033-74-94-13-18

Asia

Hanil Metal Recycle Co. Ltd.

2404 Palryong-dong

Changwon-Shi

Kyongsangnam-Do, Korea

Tel: 082-551-93-1911

Fax: 082-551-96-0050

Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries

Japan

Marubeni Co.

Head Of???ce/Attn. B6B2

4-2 Ohtemachi 1-Choma

Ciyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

Nippon Recycle Ctr., Corp.

6-3-19, Nishitamma, Kita-Ku

Osaka, 530, Japan

Tel: 081-6-311-9071

Fax: 081-311-0949

You should consider the methods of collecting, label- ing, and shipping used NiCd batteries. Consult your federal, state, or local EPA for speci???c legal require- ments and for recycling options in your area.

Motorola, as a responsible corporate citizen, has always been concerned with the protection of the envi- ronment. Please feel free to call our toll-free number,1- 800-422-4210, for further battery information.

Licensing & Service Information

Licensing & Service Information

Licensing

This radio operates on FM radio communication fre- quencies and is subject to the rules and regulations of the local communications governing agencies. These agencies may require that all operators using general mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To determine the speci???c requirements, contact your local communi- cations governing agency. This agency can supply information required to properly obtain and complete the license application form and various operational issues.

Service

Because this unit contains a radio transmitter, most local governments prohibit anyone from making inter- nal adjustments to the transmitter unless speci???cally licensed to do so by government regulations. If your radio fails to operate or any operational dif???culties arise, contact your local Motorola dealer.

Proper repair and maintenance procedures assure ef???cient operation and long life for this radio.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Radio is dead.

Possible Problem (1): Batteries may be dead (alkaline) or not properly charged (NiCd).

Solution :If the display does not light, or the ???BATT??? indicator ???ashes on and off, you should replace the alkaline batteries, or if you are using NiCd batteries, recharge them.

Possible Problem (2): Batteries may not be positioned correctly in the radio.

Solution :See ???Installing and Removing Batteries??? on page 8 for the appropriate battery installation instructions.

NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough.

Possible Problem (1): Battery may be incorrectly charged.

Solution :If you use a desktop charger, make sure the battery is positioned properly in the charger base. If you are using a wall charger, make sure that the LED on the charger glows red, indicating correct charging status. See ???Charging with Wall Charger??? on page 11 and ???Charging with Desktop Charger??? on page 12.

Possible Problem (2): Battery may not be fully charged.

Solution :Turn radio off while charging battery. Charging time will be doubled if the radio is turned on while charging.

Troubleshooting

Possible Problem (3): The battery life is based on a duty cycle where the radio is transmitting 5%, receiving 5%, and in standby mode 90% of the time. Usage that differs from this will change the typical battery life expect- ancy accordingly.

Solution :If you use your radio for a longer period of time than the standard duty cycle, you may need to recharge your battery again.

Possible Problem (4): Battery or charger contacts may be dirty.

Solution :Clean battery and charger contacts often.

Alkaline Battery does not last long enough (<10 minutes).

Possible Problem (1): Operating the radio at high power with alkaline batteries.

Solution :When used with alkaline batteries, the radio should operate at low power unless absolutely necessary.

NOTE

It is recommended to operate your radio in Low Power when using alkaline batteries. Using alkaline batteries in High Power might result a Low Battery Alert (3 low pitched tones) shortly after transmitting. This is NOT a malfunction. The alert sounds because alkaline batteries cannot maintain the power needed to transmit at High Power for a long interval. However, APC is immediately activated when this alert sounds. It automatically adjusts the radio???s power requirements to maintain the radio???s operation. Without APC, the radio would instead reset itself and refuse to transmit.

Troubleshooting

Radio will not talk to other radios in system.

Possible Problem (1): Radios may be on different fre- quencies, or having different Coded Squelch Codes.

Solution :Verify that frequencies and Coded Squelch Codes are the same for all radios in your talk group.

Hearing other conversations or noise on your radio.

Possible Problem (1): Users do not have exclusive use of frequencies. Frequencies must be shared using proper radio etiquette.

Solution :Use proper radio etiquette.

NOTE

Coded squelch screens out other users??? conversa- tions on your radio, but other users who share your frequency may still hear your conversations.

Limited talk range.

Possible Problem (1): Using your radio in basements, steel structures, concrete buildings, auto- mobiles, or heavy foliage decreases its range.

Solution :These are standard characteristics of transmitters. External magnetic mount antennas are recommended for best range when communicating in an auto- mobile. If the radio supports the High/ Low Power Output option, check that the radio is not in Low Power Transmit Mode; the ???LOW??? indicator on the LCD lights in this mode.

Troubleshooting

Possible Problem (2): Operating the radio while it is close to your body (i.e. in a pocket or on a belt) and while you are using audio acces- sories decreases its range because of the shielding effect of your body.

Solution :The higher the radio is held, the better the talk range. Use of audio accessories is only recommended in close range sit- uations for best results.

Possible Problem (3): The Carrier Squelch Level may be set too high.

Solution :Set the Carrier Squelch Level to a lower value (see ???Setting Squelch Level??? on page 20).

You hear constant static from speaker.

Possible Problem (1): The alkaline batteries may be weak (or the NiCd battery may be dis- charged).

Solution :Press and hold the PTT while looking at the LCD. If the ???BATT??? indicator ???ashes continuously while still holding the PTT, the batteries should be replaced or recharged.

Possible Problem (2): When using your radio around computers or electronic equipment, you may hear static or interference from these devices.

Solution :Enable Coded Squelch. Coded squelch screens out this type of interference (see ???Changing Squelch Modes??? on page 18).

You have tried a solution for any of the above symp-

Troubleshooting

toms, without success.

Possible Problem (1): The radio may need to be repaired.

Solution :If the unit is still under warranty, return it to the place of purchase for repairs, or contact your nearest Motorola dealer listed in your local yellow pages.

Accessories

Accessories

NOTE

Please note that all accessories may not be avail- able in all markets. Contact your dealer for more information.

Battery & Charging Accessories:

Antennas:

Accessories

Audio & Signalling Accessories for all models:

Carrying Cases & Accessories:

Radio to Radio Cloning Accessory:

Limited Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

MOTOROLA RADIO PRODUCTS

This express limited warranty covers the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA Radio Products Group and applies to any warranty already mentioned. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless specifically made in writing and signed by an authorised officer of

MOTOROLA.

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.

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 sole and exclusive remedy of purchaser/user of the Product. 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 HEREBY EXCLUDED. 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.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein, MOTOROLA shall not be liable for any of the following situations:

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, liquid or neglect.

C)Defects or damage from improper or unauthorised testing, operation, main- tenance, service, repair, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.

D)Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.

E)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.

F)Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not af- fect the operation of the Product.

MOTOROLA shall have no liability whatsoever 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 whatsoever for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product.

HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE : Provide proof of purchase and 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 contact the company that sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola for assistance :

65-2812053 (Singapore) or 86-10-68438231 (Beijing).

Radio Specifications

Radio Speci???cations

General

Receiver

NOTE

All speci???cations are subject to change without notice.