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Motorola APX 6500 User Manual

Motorola APX 6500
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APX
TM
TWO-WAY RADIOS
INTERACTIVE END USER TOOLKIT (IEUTK)
APX 6500
O5 CONTROL HEAD
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Motorola APX 6500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digital TechnologyP25 Phase 1 and Phase 2
GPSYes
BluetoothYes
Frequency Range136-174 MHz (VHF), 380-470 MHz (UHF Range 1), 450-520 MHz (UHF Range 2), 764-870 MHz (700/800 MHz)
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F)
EncryptionAES, DES-OFB, DES-XL
DisplayColor Display

Summary

Radio Parts and Controls

05 Control Head

Identifies the main control unit of the radio system and its components.

Turning Radio On and Off

Explains the procedure for powering the radio on and off, including LED indicators.

Adjusting the Volume

Details how to increase or decrease the radio's audio volume using the volume knob.

Identifying Radio Controls

Provides descriptions of various buttons, knobs, and their functions on the radio.

Accessing Radio Functions

Covers methods for accessing radio features via buttons, menus, and programmable keys.

Identifying Status Indicators

Status Icons

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the radio's liquid crystal display (LCD).

Text Messaging Service (TMS) Icons

Details icons related to text messaging features and status on the radio display.

LED Indicator

Describes the operational status indicated by the radio's Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Intelligent Lighting Indicators

Explains how display backlight color changes indicate radio events and alerts.

Alert Tones

Lists and describes the audio alert tones used by the radio for various conditions.

General Radio Operation

Selecting a Zone

Describes how to select a group of channels for radio operation.

Selecting a Radio Channel

Explains the process of choosing a specific radio channel based on its characteristics.

Making a Radio Call

Guides users on initiating voice communications with other radios.

Making a Talkgroup Call

Details the procedure for making calls to a group of users within a talkgroup.

Advanced Features

Multiple Control Head Features

Explains the ability to control multiple radio heads from a single transceiver unit.

Scan Features

Details scan list management, operation modes, nuisance channel handling, and HUB functionality.

Emergency Operation

Describes how to use the radio's emergency alarm and call functions for critical situations.

Trunking System Controls

Using the Fail-soft System

Explains radio operation and communication during trunked system failures.

Going Out of Range

Describes radio behavior and indicators when it loses system connection or range.

Trunked Announcement

Details making and monitoring group announcements in trunked communication systems.

Advanced Features

Ignition Switch Options

Explains radio behavior based on vehicle ignition state, including power management options.

Voice Announcement

Details audibly indicating current feature mode, zone, or channel for user convenience.

Utilities

Selecting a Radio Profile

Describes switching between preprogrammed radio visual, audio, and setting configurations.

Controlling the Display Backlight

Explains how to adjust the radio's screen brightness and minimum backlight level.

Using the Time-Out Timer

Details the feature that turns off the radio's transmitter after a preset time limit.

Using the Digital PTT ID Feature

Explains how radio IDs are displayed and transmitted during Push-to-Talk (PTT) operations.

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