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Identifying Radio Controls

Radio Parts and Controls

1 Antenna

2 LED

3 Top (Orange) Button

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4 Microphone

Identifying Radio Controls

English

Main Page

Default Chapter4
- Display Status Icons4
- Sending a Silent Emergency Call4
- Table of Contents5
Declaration of Conformity12
Important Safety Information14
Software Version15
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)15
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes16
Version Logicielle17
- Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC Et Industrie Canada)17
Computer Software Copyrights18
Documentation Copyrights19
Disclaimer20
Getting Started21
- How to Use this Guide21
- Notations Used in this Manual21
- Additional Performance Enhancement21
- What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You23
Preparing Your Radio for Use24
- Charging the Battery24
- Attaching the Battery24
- Attaching the Antenna25
- Removing and Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover26
- Using the Carry Holder27
- Turning on the Radio29
- Adjusting the Volume30
Identifying Radio Controls31
- Radio Parts and Controls31
- Programmable Features32
  - Assignable Radio Functions33
  - Assignable Settings or Utility Functions36
- Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions37
- Keypad38
- Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button43
Identifying Status Indicators44
- Status Icons44
- Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators48
  - TMS Status Icons49
  - TMS Menu Options50
- Call Type Icons50
- LED Indicator51
- Intelligent Lighting Indicators52
- Alert Tones53
- Phone Call Displays and Alerts57
General Radio Operation59
- Selecting a Zone59
- Selecting a Radio Channel60
- Selecting a Channel Via Channel Search Button60
- Mode Select Feature61
  - Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey61
  - Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button62
- Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call62
- Making a Radio Call64
- Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)67
- Switching between Repeater or Direct Operation Button68
- Monitor Feature68
  - Monitoring a Channel68
  - Monitoring Conventional Mode69
Advanced Features70
- Advanced Call Features70
- Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)70
- Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)71
- Sending a Status Call72
- Responding to the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking Only)72
- Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)74
- Contacts76
  - Making a Private Call from Contacts77
  - Adding a New Contact Entry78
  - Deleting a Contact Entry79
  - Adding a Contact to a Call List79
  - Removing a Contact from a Call List80
  - Methods of Contact Editing in a Call List80
  - Viewing Details of a Contact82
- Scan Lists82
  - Viewing a Scan List82
  - Editing the Scan List82
  - Changing the Scan List Status83
  - Viewing and Changing the Priority Status84
- Scan84
  - Turning Scan on or off85
  - Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)85
  - Deleting a Nuisance Channel85
  - Restoring a Nuisance Channel86
- Call Alert Paging86
  - Receiving a Call Alert Page86
  - Sending a Call Alert Page86
- Emergency Operation88
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm89
  - Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)89
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call90
  - Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm91
  - Change of Channels During Emergency91
  - Emergency Keep-Alive Feature91
- Fireground (Conventional Only)92
  - Entering Fireground Zone Channel92
  - Responding to Evacuation Indicator93
- Tactical Public Safety(TPS) (Conventional Only)94
  - Using TPS Normal Transmission94
  - Using TPS Emergency Transmission94
- Man down95
  - Pre-Alert Timer96
  - Post-Alert Timer96
  - Radio Alerts When man down Feature Is Triggered97
  - Triggering Emergency97
  - Radio Alerts When man down Enhanced Is Triggered97
  - Exiting man down Feature98
  - Re-Initiating man down98
  - Testing the man down Feature98
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)99
  - Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode99
  - User Login Feature100
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)102
  - Accessing the Messaging Features102
  - Composing and Sending a New Text Message103
  - Sending a Quick Text Message104
  - Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message105
- ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution112
  - System Setup for ASTRO Advanced Messaging Solution113
  - Two-Factor Authentication113
  - Sending a Query115
  - Receiving a Query117
- Secure Operations117
  - Selecting Secure Transmissions117
  - Selecting Clear Transmissions118
  - Managing Encryption118
- Security123
  - Radio Lock123
- Radio Stun and Kill125
  - Radio Stun125
  - Radio Kill126
- Global Positioning System (GPS)127
  - GPS Operation128
  - GPS Performance Enhancement128
  - The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)129
  - Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Coordinates129
  - Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature130
  - Saving a Waypoint131
  - Viewing a Saved Waypoint131
  - Editing the Alias of a Waypoint132
  - Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint133
  - Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint134
  - Deleting All Saved Waypoints134
  - Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint135
  - Location Feature in Emergency Mode135
  - Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional Only)136
- Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)137
  - Entering the Geofence Area137
- Trunking System Controls138
  - Using the Failsoft System138
  - Out-Of-Range Radio139
  - Site Trunking Feature139
  - Locking and Unlocking a Site139
  - Site Display and Search Button140
- Mission Critical Wireless - Bluetooth140
  - Turning the Bluetooth on141
  - Turning the Bluetooth off141
  - Re-Pair Timer142
  - Bluetooth Drop Timer143
  - Pairing with Low Frequency-Motorola Proximity Pairing (LF-MPP) Feature144
  - Radio Indications of Lost Bluetooth Connection145
  - Standard Pairing Feature146
  - PIN Authentication in Pairing148
  - Turning on the Bluetooth Audio (Routing the Audio from the Radio to the Headset)151
  - Turning off the Bluetooth Audio (Routing the Audio from the Headset to the Radio)152
  - Adjusting the Volume of the Radio from Bluetooth Audio Device152
  - Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Device Information153
  - Clearing All Bluetooth Devices Information154
  - Editing the Bluetooth Friendly Name155
- Programming over Project 25 (POP 25) (ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional)155
  - Responding to the Notification of Upgrade155
- Voice Announcement156
- Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)157
  - Sending SSA Notification to Single Site157
  - Sending SSA Notification to Single Site Via Manual Entry158
  - Sending SSA Notification to All Sites159
  - Sending SSA Notification to All Available Sites160
  - Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site160
  - Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site Via Manual Entry161
  - Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites162
  - Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites162
- Utilities163
  - Viewing Recent Calls163
  - Using the Flip Display164
  - Selecting a Basic Zone Bank164
  - Selecting an Enhanced Zone Bank164
  - Selecting the Power Level165
  - Selecting a Radio Profile165
  - Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias166
  - Selecting the Audio Speaker166
  - Controlling the Display Backlight167
  - Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls168
  - Turning the Controls and Keypad Buttons Tones on or off168
  - Turning Voice Mute on or off169
  - Using the Time-Out Timer169
  - Time and Date Setup170
  - Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features171
  - Using the PL Defeat Feature171
Helpful Tips178
- Radio Care178
- Battery Care180
  - Battery Charge Status180
  - Battery Recycling and Disposal181
Accessories183
Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range184
- Special Channel Assignments184
  - Emergency Channel184
  - Non-Commercial Call Channel184
- Operating Frequency Requirements184
- Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies187
- Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources187
Glossary188
Limited Warranty194
- Motorola Communication Products194
- What this Warranty Covers and for How Long194
- II. General Provisions195
- III. State Law Rights195
- IV. How to Get Warranty Service195
- What this Warranty Does Not Cover196
- VI. Patent and Software Provisions196
- VII. Governing Law198

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