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APX 4000
APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 4000
MODEL 3
USER GUIDE
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Motorola APX 4000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
IP RatingIP67
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C
GPSOptional
Frequency RangeVHF: 136-174 MHz, UHF: 380-470 MHz, 450-520 MHz
Power OutputVHF: 1-5W; UHF: 1-4W
Digital ProtocolAPCO P25
Dimensions5.2 x 2.4 x 1.5 inches (without battery)

Summary

APX 4000 Model 3 User Guide

Radio Controls

Single Knob Radio Controls

Identifies controls on the single knob radio model.

Two Knobs Radio Controls

Identifies controls on the two knobs radio model.

Radio On/Off

Instructions for powering the radio on and off.

Select Zone and Channel

Steps to select a radio zone and channel.

Receiving and Transmitting

Basic operations for receiving and transmitting.

Emergency Operation

Sending an Emergency Alarm

Procedure to send an emergency alarm from the radio.

Sending an Emergency Call

Procedure to send an emergency call from the radio.

Sending a Silent Emergency Call

Procedure to send a silent emergency call from the radio.

Display Status Icons

Core Status Icons

Icons for signal strength, roaming, direct mode, and monitoring.

Operational Status Icons

Icons for power level, scan, secure operations, and GPS signal.

Data and Text Entry Status Icons

Icons for user login, data activity, and text entry modes.

Bluetooth and Feature Status Icons

Icons for Bluetooth connectivity and MFK feature status.

Messaging and Priority Status Icons

Icons for TMS status, message priority, and request reply.

LED, Lightbar, and Call Type Indicators

Explains LED, top lightbar, and call type indicators.

Alert Tones

General Radio Operation

Selecting a Zone

Methods for selecting a radio zone.

Selecting a Radio Channel

Methods for selecting a radio channel.

Select Channel via Search Button

Feature to quickly search for a channel by its alias.

Mode Select Feature

Feature to save and change current zone/channel to a button/softkey.

Save Zone/Channel to Softkey

Procedure to save zone and channel to a softkey.

Save Zone/Channel to Button

Procedure to save zone and channel to a programmable button.

Receiving and Responding to Radio Call

How to receive and respond to radio calls.

Receive/Respond to Talkgroup Call

How to receive and respond to a talkgroup call.

Receive/Respond to Private Call (Trunking)

How to receive and respond to a private call in trunking mode.

Receive/Respond to Telephone Call (Trunking)

How to receive telephone calls in trunking mode.

Making a Radio Call

Ways to select a zone, channel, ID, or talkgroup to make a call.

Making a Talkgroup Call

How to make a call to a group of users.

Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)

How to send an individual call alert page or initiate a private call.

Making Enhanced Private Call (Trunking)

How to send an individual call alert page if no answer.

Making Telephone Call (Trunking Only)

How to make calls similar to standard phone calls.

Switching Repeater/Direct Operation

How to toggle between talkaround and repeater modes.

Monitor Feature

How to ensure a channel is clear before transmitting.

Monitoring Conventional Mode

How to listen for Private Line (PL) calls.

Advanced Features

Receiving a Selective Call

How the radio indicates receipt of a selective call.

Making a Selective Call

How to call a specific individual for privacy.

Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional)

How to define a group for conventional system users.

Selecting a Talkgroup

Procedure to select a talkgroup for communication.

Sending a Status Call

How to send data calls to the dispatcher about predefined status.

Responding to Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking)

How the dispatcher temporarily reassigns radios to a channel.

Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)

How to notify the dispatcher for a new dynamic regrouping assignment.

Classification of Regrouped Radios

Categories for regrouped radios: Select Enabled and Select Disabled.

Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)

Feature to store frequent channels in Dynamic Zones.

Enter Dynamic Zone to Select Channel

Procedure to enter a dynamic zone and select a channel.

Save Channel in Dynamic Zone (List)

How to save a channel from a list within a dynamic zone.

Save Channel in Dynamic Zone (Name)

How to save a channel by typing its name in a dynamic zone.

Delete Channel in Dynamic Zone

Procedure to delete a channel from the dynamic zone.

Contacts Feature

Provides address-book capabilities for initiating calls.

Make Private Call from Contacts

How to make a private call using the contacts list.

Add New Contact Entry

Steps to add a new contact entry with alias and numbers.

Remove Contact from Call List

Procedure to remove a contact from a call list.

Methods of Contact Editing in Call List

How to edit contact entry details like alias, ID, and call type.

Scan Lists

Overview of scan lists and their types.

View a Scan List

How to view the members of a scan list.

Editing the Scan List

How to change scan list members and priorities.

Change Scan List Status

How to change the scan list status icon.

View and Change Priority Status

How to change the priority status of a channel in a scan list.

Scan Operation

How to monitor traffic by scanning channels.

Turn Scan On or Off

Procedure to enable or disable the scan feature.

Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan)

Temporarily change any channel to Priority-Two during scan.

Delete Nuisance Channel

How to temporarily remove unwanted channels from a scan list.

Restore Nuisance Channel

How to restore a deleted nuisance channel.

Call Alert Paging

How the radio works like a pager to send alerts.

Receive a Call Alert Page

How the radio indicates receipt of a call alert page.

Send a Call Alert Page

Methods for sending a call alert page.

Send Call Alert Page (Preprogrammed Button)

Procedure to send a call alert page using a preprogrammed button.

Send Call Alert Page (Radio Menu)

Procedure to send a call alert page using the radio menu.

Send Call Alert Page (Call Menu)

Procedure to send a call alert page using the Call menu.

Emergency Operation

How to indicate a critical situation using emergency features.

Tactical/Non-Revert Mode

Radio behavior in emergency when reverting to original or preprogrammed channel.

Sending an Emergency Alarm

Procedure to send a data transmission identifying the radio in emergency.

Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)

How to gain priority access to a talkgroup for emergency calls.

Send Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call

How to gain priority access to a channel/talkgroup for emergency.

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm

Procedure to send an emergency alarm without audio/visual indicators.

Changing Channels During Emergency

Rules for changing channels during emergency operation.

Emergency Keep-Alive Feature

Prevents the radio from being turned off while in Emergency state.

Man Down Feature

A safety feature that detects radio tilt angle and motion.

Pre-Alert Timer Settings

Sets time before Man Down condition warns the user.

Post-Alert Timer Settings

Sets time before Man Down condition triggers an emergency alarm.

Radio Alerts for Man Down Feature

Describes audio and visual alerts when Man Down feature is triggered.

Radio Alerts for Man Down Enhanced

Describes alerts for Man Down Enhanced feature.

Exiting Man Down Feature

How to exit the Man Down feature without triggering an emergency.

Re-Initiating Man Down

Procedure to reinitiate the Man Down feature after exiting.

Testing the Man Down Feature

Steps to test the Man Down feature functionality.

Automatic Registration Service (ARS)

Provides automated data application registration for the radio.

Select or Change ARS Mode

Methods for selecting or changing the ARS mode.

User Login Feature

Allows user association for data applications with a friendly username.

Logging In as a User

Procedures for logging in as a user via menu or button.

Text Messaging Service (TMS)

Service for sending/receiving messages and running queries.

Accessing Messaging Features

How to access TMS features via button or radio menu.

Compose and Send New Text Message

Steps to compose and send a new text message.

Sending a Quick Text Message

How to send predefined messages used frequently.

Priority Status and Request Reply

How to append priority status and request reply to a message.

Append Priority Status to Text Message

Procedure to mark a message as important.

Remove Priority Status from Text Message

Procedure to remove priority status from a message.

Append Request Reply to Text Message

Procedure to request a reply for a message.

Remove Request Reply from Text Message

Procedure to remove the request reply from a message.

Receive Text Message (Data/TMS Button)

How to receive text messages using Data or TMS buttons.

Receive Text Message (Radio Menu)

How to receive text messages using the radio menu.

View Text Message from Inbox

How to view messages in the Inbox.

Reply to Received Text Message

How to reply to a received text message.

Access Drafts Folder

How to access saved messages in the Drafts folder.

Sent Text Messages

Information about messages saved in the Sent folder.

View Sent Text Message

How to view messages in the Sent folder.

Delete a Text Message

Procedure to delete a single text message.

Delete All Text Messages

Procedure to delete all messages in a selected folder.

ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution

Overview of the solution for sending/receiving messages and running queries.

System Setup for ASTRO Messaging

Requirements for setting up the advanced messaging solution.

Two-Factor Authentication

Extension of ARS/TMS for user authentication.

Login via Two-Factor Authentication

Steps to log in using two-factor authentication.

Sending a Query

How to send a query using Quick Text with a flag.

Receiving a Query

How the radio indicates receipt of requested information in TMS format.

Secure Operations

Provides the highest commercially available level of voice security.

Select Secure Transmissions

Procedure to switch to secure transmission mode.

Select Clear Transmissions

Procedure to switch to clear transmission mode.

Managing Encryption

Functions related to managing encryption keys.

Load Encryption Key

Steps to load encryption keys into the radio.

Multikey Feature

Allows radio to be equipped with different encryption keys.

Select Encryption Key

Procedure to select and save an encryption key.

Select Keyset

How to select groups of encryption keys.

Erase Selected Encryption Keys

Procedure to erase encryption keys from the radio.

Infinite UKEK Retention

Enables permanent storage of Unique Key Encryption Key.

Hear Clear Feature

Feature to reduce channel noise and improve audio quality.

Security Features

Features to enhance radio security and protect access.

Radio Lock Feature

Enhances security by protecting use of encryption keys.

Unlocking Your Radio

Procedure to unlock the radio by entering a password.

Changing Your Password

How to change the radio's password.

Change Tactical Inhibit Password

How to change the tactical inhibit password.

Enable/Disable Radio Lock Feature

How to enable or disable the radio lock feature.

Radio Stun and Kill

Features to stun or render a radio inoperable remotely.

Using Radio Stun

Procedure to stun a radio using an over-the-air command.

Using Remote Kill to Kill Radio

How to render another radio inoperable remotely.

Radio Kill Feature

Feature to render a radio inoperable if lost or misplaced.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

System for determining radio location using GPS satellites.

GPS Operation

How GPS technology establishes location coordinates.

GPS Performance Enhancement

Guidelines to maximize GPS fix determination ability.

Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)

Allows determining current location using a menu.

MGRS Coordinates

Feature to display location coordinates in MGRS format.

Access Outdoor Location Feature

How to access the outdoor location feature via radio menu.

Saving a Waypoint

Procedure to save the current location as a waypoint.

View Saved Waypoint

How to view the current location and list of waypoints.

Edit Waypoint Alias

How to edit the alias (name) of a waypoint.

Edit Waypoint Coordinates

How to edit the coordinates of Home or Destination waypoints.

Delete Single Saved Waypoint

Procedure to delete a single saved waypoint.

Delete All Saved Waypoints

Procedure to delete all saved waypoints.

Measure Distance/Bearing from Waypoint

How to measure distance and bearing from a saved waypoint.

Location Feature in Emergency Mode

How location feature behaves when Emergency is activated.

Peer-Location on Display (ASTRO Conventional)

How to show peer location coordinates during voice transmissions.

Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)

Defines a virtual perimeter to trigger Dynamic Regroup commands.

Entering the Geofence Area

Procedure for when the radio enters a Geofence area.

Trunking System Controls

Controls for trunking system operations.

Using the Failsoft System

Ensures continuous communication during trunked system failure.

Out-of-Range Radio

How the radio behaves when out of system range.

Site Trunking Feature

What happens when the zone controller loses site communication.

Locking and Unlocking a Site

How to lock onto a specific site and not roam.

Site Display and Search Button

Button to view current site or force radio to change site.

Viewing the Current Site

How to view the name of the current site.

Mission Critical Wireless - Bluetooth®

Features for connecting to proprietary Motorola accessories via Bluetooth.

Turning Bluetooth On

Methods for turning on Bluetooth via menu or button.

Re-Pair Timer Settings

Configures Bluetooth pairing type duration for retaining pairing information.

Bluetooth Drop Timer Settings

Defines buffer time for re-establishing Bluetooth connection when signal is out of range.

Pairing with LF-MPP Feature

Feature for pairing via low frequency proximity.

Standard Pairing Feature

Standard method for pairing Bluetooth devices.

Lost Bluetooth Connection Indications

Radio indications when Bluetooth connection is interrupted.

Search and Pair Bluetooth Device

How to search for and pair Bluetooth devices.

Turn Bluetooth Visibility On

Enables other devices to search for your radio via Bluetooth.

Receive Pairing Request from Other Devices

How to accept or refuse a pairing request from another device.

Turn Bluetooth Visibility Off

Disables Bluetooth visibility for your radio.

PIN Authentication in Pairing

Verifies the correct device to pair using a Bluetooth Pairing PIN.

Pair PIN with Generated Numeric PIN

Procedure for pairing using a generated numeric PIN.

Pair PIN by Manually Keying Same PIN

Procedure for pairing by manually entering the same PIN.

Turn On Bluetooth Audio (Radio to Headset)

How to route audio from the radio to a Bluetooth headset.

Turn Off Bluetooth Audio (Headset to Radio)

How to route audio from a headset back to the radio.

Adjust Volume from Bluetooth Audio Device

How to adjust radio volume using a connected Bluetooth audio device.

View and Clear Bluetooth Device Info

How to view and clear Bluetooth device information.

Clear All Bluetooth Devices Information

Procedure to clear all Bluetooth device information.

Edit Bluetooth Friendly Name

How to edit the friendly name for Bluetooth devices.

Programming Over Project 25 (POP 25)

Feature to upgrade configuration data over-the-air.

Respond to Upgrade Notification

How to accept, delay, or reject a radio upgrade notification.

Voice Announcement Feature

Enables audible indication of current feature mode, zone, or channel.

Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)

Intelligent lighting and audio alerts for special situations.

Send SSA Notification to Single Site

Procedure to send an alert notification to a single site.

Send SSA Notification to Single Site (Manual Entry)

Procedure to send SSA notification using manual site ID entry.

Send SSA Notification to All Sites

Procedure to send an alert notification to all sites.

Send SSA Notification to All Available Sites

Procedure to send an alert notification to all available sites.

Stop SSA Notification of Single Site

Procedure to stop SSA notification for a single site.

Stop SSA Notification Single Site (Manual Entry)

Procedure to stop SSA notification using manual site ID entry.

Stop SSA Notification of All Sites

Procedure to stop SSA notification for all sites.

Stop SSA Notification of All Available Sites

Procedure to stop SSA notification for all available sites.

Utilities

Functions for managing radio settings and information.

Viewing Recent Calls

How to view incoming/outgoing call information.

Select Power Level

How to select transmit power level for specific cases.

Select Radio Profile

How to manually switch visual and audio settings.

Enable/Disable Radio Alias

How to display or hide the radio alias (name).

Select Audio Speaker

How to select the speaker route for radio audio.

Control Display Backlight

How to enable or disable the display backlight.

Lock/Unlock Keypad and Controls

How to lock keypad, buttons, and MFK to avoid inadvertent entry.

Turn Control/Keypad Tones On/Off

How to enable or disable tones for navigation buttons, controls, and keypad.

Turn Voice Mute On or Off

How to enable or disable voice transmission.

Using the Time-Out Timer

Feature that turns off the radio transmitter after a preset time.

Time and Date Setup

How to set the radio's time and date.

Edit Time and Date

Procedure to edit the radio's time and date settings.

Conventional Squelch Operation Features

How to filter unwanted calls with low signal strength or noise.

Digital Squelch Options

Options for digital channels to filter traffic based on access codes and talkgroups.

Using the PL Defeat Feature

How to override coded squelch (DPL or PL).

Digital PTT ID Support

How to view radio ID and automatically send radio ID on PTT press.

Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)

Feature to prevent users from talking over other conversations.

Transmit Inhibit Feature

Feature that stops all transmission including voice and data.

Enable Transmit Inhibition

Procedure to enable transmit inhibition.

Disable Transmit Inhibition

Procedure to disable transmit inhibition.

IMPRES Battery Annunciator

Displays current capacity and charge cycles of an IMPRES™ Battery.

Rated Capacity

Percentage of current battery capacity.

Remaining Capacity

Remaining battery power in mAh.

Estimated Charges

Number of charge cycles the battery has gone through.

Access Battery Info Screen

How to access the battery information screen.

General Radio Information

Information about the radio's settings and capabilities.

Radio Information

Displays general radio information like Host Version, Model Number, ESN.

IP Display Information

Displays device name, IP address, and status.

Control Assignments

Displays programmable functions assigned to radio controls.

Soft ID (If Enabled)

Displays the radio's username if enabled.

Accessing Radio Information

How to display various radio information.

View IP Information

How to view device name, IP address, and status.

View Control Assignments

Displays programmable functions assigned to radio controls.

Editing the Soft ID

How to change the radio's username.

Helpful Tips

Radio Care

Caution regarding the radio's vent port and submergibility.

Cleaning Your Radio

Instructions for cleaning the radio's external surfaces.

Preparation for Washing Radio and Parts

Materials needed for washing the radio and parts.

Proper Ways to Handle the Radio

Guidelines for handling the radio to prevent damage.

Radio Service and Repair

Importance of proper repair and maintenance procedures.

Battery Care

Information on battery charge status, LED, sounds, and fuel gauge icons.

Battery Recycling and Disposal

Information on Motorola's participation in battery recycling programs.

Accessories

Compatible Programming Cables

Lists compatible programming cables for APX radios.

Maritime Radio Use in VHF Frequency Range

Special Channel Assignments

Information on special channel assignments, like the Emergency Channel.

Emergency Channel Usage

Instructions for using VHF Channel 16 for distress calls.

Operating Frequency Requirements

Compliance requirements for shipboard use per FCC Rule Part 80.

VHF Marine Channel List

Table listing VHF marine channels and their frequencies.

Technical Parameters for External Data Sources

Glossary

ACK (Acknowledgment)

Acknowledgment of communication.

Active Channel

A channel with traffic on it.

Analog Signal

An RF signal with a continuous nature.

ARS (Automatic Registration Service)

Service for automated data application registration.

ASTRO 25 / ASTRO Conventional

Motorola standards for wireless digital communications.

Autoscan

Feature to automatically scan scan list members.

Bluetooth Technology

Wireless technology for exchanging data.

Bluetooth Pairing

Process of forming a paired Bluetooth wireless connection.

Call Alert

Privately paging an individual with an audible tone.

Carrier Squelch

Feature that opens audio circuit on RF carrier presence.

Central Controller

Software-controlled device managing trunked radios.

Channel

Group of characteristics like frequency pairs and parameters.

Control Channel

Channel providing continuous communication path in trunking systems.

Conventional Communication

Radio-to-radio communication, often via repeater.

Conventional Scan List

A scan list containing only conventional channels.

COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)

Off-the-shelf commercial product.

Cursor

A visual tracking marker on the display.

Deadlock

Radio state after multiple failed unlock attempts.

Digital Private Line (DPL)

Type of coded squelch using data bursts.

Digital Signal

An RF signal with a pulsed or discrete nature.

Dispatcher

Individual managing radio system operations.

DSP (Digital Signal Processing)

Processing of digital signals.

Dynamic Regrouping

Feature allowing dispatcher to reassign radios to channels.

DSR (Dynamic System Resilience)

Ensures seamless switching to a backup master site.

EID (Encrypted Integrated Data)

Provides security encryption for data.

ESN (Electrical Serial Number)

Unique identifier for the radio.

Failsoft Mode

Allows communications during central controller failure.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

US regulatory body for communications.

FM (Frequency Modulation)

Modulation technique for radio signals.

Hang Up

To disconnect a call.

Home Screen

The initial display after radio self-test.

IV&D (Integrated Voice and Data)

Combines voice and data communication.

KVL (Key-variable loader)

Device for loading encryption keys.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Display technology.

Man Down Feature

Safety feature detecting user position and motion.

MCW (Mission Critical Wireless)

Wireless technology for critical operations.

MDC (Motorola Data Communication)

Motorola's standard for data communication.

Menu Entry

Software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the display.

Monitor Function

Checks channel activity by listening for static or conversation.

Personality

Set of unique features specific to a radio.

PIN (Personal Identification Number)

A number used for authentication.

PremierOne Software

Application streamlining critical operations and simplifying administration.

Preprogrammed Feature

A software feature activated by a qualified technician.

Private (Conversation) Call

Allows private conversation with another user in a talkgroup.

Private Line (PL)

Sub-audible tone that receivers decode for communication.

Programmable Control

A radio control that can have a feature assigned.

PTT (Push-To-Talk)

Button that engages the transmitter for sending.

Radio Frequency (RF)

Spectrum between audio and infrared light regions.

Repeater

Facility that re-transmits signals to improve range.

Selective Call

Feature to call a select individual for privacy.

Selective Switch

Digital P25 traffic with correct Network Access Code and talkgroup.

Squelch

Circuitry that reduces or cuts off unwanted signals.

SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface)

Interface for serial data communication.

Standby Mode

Radio condition with muted speaker but receiving data.

Status Calls

Pre-defined text messages for conditional messages.

Tactical/ Non Revert Mode

User talks on the channel selected before emergency state.

Talkaround

Bypass repeater to talk directly to another unit.

Talkgroup

Organization or group of radio users communicating on the same path.

TMS (Text Messaging Service)

Service for sending/receiving messages and running queries.

Trunking

Automatic sharing of communication paths among users.

Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List

Scan list including talkgroups from the same trunking system.

USK (Unique Shadow Key)

Key for encryption.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)

International time standard.

Zone

A grouping of channels.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Duration

Details what the warranty covers and its duration for products and accessories.

General Provisions

Outlines MOTOROLA's responsibilities and exclusive remedies under warranty.

State Law Rights

Explains specific legal rights that may vary by state.

How to Get Warranty Service

Instructions on how to obtain warranty service, including contact information.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover

Lists exclusions from warranty coverage, such as misuse or unauthorized modifications.

Patent and Software Provisions

Provisions regarding Motorola's patents and software licenses.

Governing Law

Specifies that the warranty is governed by the laws of Illinois, U.S.A.

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