Motorola solutions APX 8000 User Manual

Chapter 5
General Radio Operation
This chapter explains the general operations of your radio.
5.1
Selecting a Zone
When and where to use: A zone is a group of channels.
NOTE: Any reference to Zone Select Switch refers to Zone Select using the Menu.
Do one of the following to select a radio channel. You can use these options interchangeably
depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
Procedure:
• Select a zone using the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch:
a. Move the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch to the position of the required
zone.
If the zone number entered is unprogrammed, the display shows Invalid entry. Repeat
this step.
• Select a zone using the radio menu Zone:
a.
or to Zone and press the Menu Select button directly below Zone.
b. or to the required zone.
c. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to confirm the displayed zone.
• Select a zone using the radio menu ZnUp or ZnDn:
a. or to ZnUp or ZnDn.
b. Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below ZnUp or ZnDn until the required zone
appears.
Positions of ZnUp and ZnDn on the display may differ each time you release the Menu
Select button. Read carefully before you press.
5.2
Selecting a Radio Channel
When and where to use: A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive
frequency pairs. Do one of the following to select a radio channel. You can use the options
interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
Procedure:
• Select a channel using the preprogrammed 16–Position Select Knob to the desired channel.
a. Rotate the preprogrammed 16–Position Select Knob to the desired channel.
• Select a channel using the radio menu Chan :
a. or to Chan.
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Motorola solutions APX 8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola solutions
Model	APX 8000
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English