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APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS

APX 6000XE

MODEL 3

USER GUIDE

APX6000XE_M3_FrontCover.fm Page 1 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:56 PM

Default Chapter4
- Display Status Icons4
- Sending a Silent Emergency Call4
- Sending an Emergency Call4
Declaration of Conformity5
- Table of Contents7
Important Safety Information14
- RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios14
Software Version15
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)15
Informations Importantes Sur la Sécurité16
- Exposition Aux Radiofréquences Et Sécurité du Produit Pour Radios Bidirectionnelles Portatives16
Version du Logiciel17
- Avis Aux Utilisateurs (FCC Et Industrie Canada)17
Computer Software Copyrights18
Documentation Copyrights18
Disclaimer19
Getting Started21
- How to Use this Guide21
- Notations Used in this Manual21
- Additional Performance Enhancement22
- What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You23
Preparing Your Radio for Use23
- Charging the Battery24
  - Battery Charger24
- Attaching the Battery24
- Attaching the Antenna25
- Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover26
- Using the Carry Holder26
- Turning on the Radio27
- Adjusting the Volume28
Identifying Radio Controls29
- Radio Parts and Controls30
- Programmable Features31
  - Assignable Radio Functions31
  - Assignable Settings or Utility Functions33
- Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions34
  - Using the Menu Select Buttons34
  - Using the Navigation Buttons34
- Using the Keypad35
- Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button39
Identifying Status Indicators39
- Status Icons40
- Text Messaging Service (TMS) Icons44
  - Status Icons44
  - TMS Menu Options45
- Call Type Icons46
- LED Indicator47
- Intelligent Lighting Indicators48
- Alert Tones49
- Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts53
General Radio Operation54
- Selecting a Zone54
- Selecting a Radio Channel55
- Using Channel Search Button57
- Using Mode Select Feature58
  - Saving a Zone and Channel to a Softkey58
  - Saving a Zone and Channel to a Keypad Button59
- Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call59
- Making a Radio Call62
- Repeater or Direct Operation65
  - Monitoring Features65
    - Monitoring a Channel65
    - Conventional Mode Operation66
Advanced Features67
- Advanced Call Features68
  - Receiving and Making a Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)68
    - Receiving a Selective Call68
    - Making a Selective Call68
  - Using the Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)69
    - Selecting a Talkgroup69
  - Sending a Status Call69
  - Using the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking Only)70
    - Requesting a Reprogram (Trunking Only)71
    - Classifying Regrouped Radios71
  - Using Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)71
- Contacts74
- Making a Private Call from Contacts74
- Adding a New Contact Entry75
- Deleting a Contact Entry77
- Adding a Contact to a Call List77
- Removing a Contact from a Call List78
- Editing a Contact in a Call List78
  - Editing an Entry Alias78
  - Editing as Entry ID79
  - Editing a Call Type79
- Viewing Details of a Contact80
- Scan Lists80
  - Viewing a Scan List80
  - Editing the Scan List81
    - Changing the Scan List Status82
    - Viewing and Changing the Priority Status82
- Scan83
  - Turning Scan on or off83
  - Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)83
  - Deleting a Nuisance Channel83
  - Restoring a Nuisance Channel84
- Call Alert Paging84
  - Receiving a Call Alert Page84
  - Sending a Call Alert Page85
- Emergency Operation86
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm87
  - Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)88
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call88
  - Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm89
  - Changing Channels During Emergncy89
  - Using the Emergency Keep-Alive Feature89
- Fireground (Conventional Only)90
  - Entering Fireground Zone Channel90
  - Responding to Evacuation Indicator91
- Tactical Public Safety (TPS) (Conventional Only)92
  - Using TPS Normal Transmission92
- Man down93
  - Pre-Alert Timer94
  - Post-Alert Timer94
  - Alerting User When man down Feature Is Triggered95
  - Triggering Emergency95
  - Alerting User When man down Enhanced Is Triggered95
  - Exiting man down Feature96
  - Re-Initiating man down96
  - Testing the man down Feature96
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)97
  - Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode97
  - Accessing the User Login Feature98
    - Logging in as a User98
    - Logging out99
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)100
  - Accessing the Messaging Features100
  - Composing and Sending a New Text Message101
  - Sending a Quick Text Message102
  - Using the Priority Status and Request Reply Features104
  - Managing Text Messages106
  - Managing Sent Text Messages108
- ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution111
  - System Setup for ASTRO Advanced Messaging Solution111
  - Two-Factor Authentication112
    - Logging into Two-Factor Authentication112
    - Logging out of Two-Factor Authentication114
  - Sending a Query114
  - Receiving a Query116
- Secure Operations116
  - Selecting Secure Transmissions116
  - Selecting Clear Transmissions117
  - Managing Encryption117
- Security122
  - Radio Lock122
- Radio Stun and Kill124
  - Using Radio Stun124
  - Using Radio Kill125
    - Using Remote Kill125
    - Using Direct Kill126
- The Global Positioning System (GPS)126
  - Understanding the GPS Feature126
  - Enhancing GPS Performance127
  - The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)127
  - Enabling MGRS Coordinates128
- Trunking System Controls134
  - Using the Failsoft System134
  - Going out of Range135
  - Using the Site Trunking Feature135
  - Locking and Unlocking a Site135
  - Viewing and Changing a Site136
    - Viewing the Current Site136
    - Changing the Current Site136
- Mission Critical Wireless (MCW) - Bluetooth136
  - Turning the Bluetooth on137
  - Turning the Bluetooth off137
  - Re-Pair Timer138
  - Bluetooth Drop Timer139
  - Pairing with LF MPP Pairing Feature139
  - Indicating Bluetooth Connection Is Lost141
  - Pairing with Standard Pairing Feature141
  - Pairing with PIN Authentication144
  - Turning on the Bluetooth Audio (Routing the Audio from the Radio to the Headset)147
  - Turning off the Bluetooth Audio (Routing the Audio from the Headset to the Radio)147
  - Adjusting the Volume of the Radio from Bluetooth Audio Device148
  - Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth Device Information148
  - Editing the Bluetooth Friendly Name150
- Programming over Project 25 (POP 25) (ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional)150
  - Responding to the Notification of Upgrade151
- Voice Announcement151
- Using Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)152
  - Sending SSA Notification to Single Site152
  - Sending SSA Notification to Single Site Via Manual Entry153
  - Sending SSA Notification to All Sites154
  - Sending SSA Notification to All Available Sites155
  - Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site155
  - Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site Via Manual Entry156
  - Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites157
  - Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites157
- Utilities158
  - Viewing the Recent Calls158
  - Using the Flip Display158
  - Selecting a Basic Zone Bank159
  - Selecting an Enhanced Zone Bank159
  - Selecting the Power Level160
- Selecting a Radio Profile160
- Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias161
- Selecting the Audio Speaker161
- Controlling the Display Backlight162
- Setting up the Radio Display and Visual Indicators to Suite Night Vision Goggles163
- Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls164
- Turning Keypad Tones on or off164
- Turning Voice Mute on or off165
- Using the Time-Out Timer165
- Setting the Time and Date166
  - Editing the Time and Date166
- Using the Conventional Squelch Operation Features167
  - Analog Options167
  - Digital Options167
- Using the PL Defeat Feature167
- Using the Digital PTT ID Feature168
- Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)168
- IMPRES™ Battery Annunciator169
  - Accessing the Battery Info Screen169
- Accessing the General Radio Information169
  - Accessing the Radio Information170
  - Viewing the IP Information171
  - Viewing the Control Assignments171
  - Editing the Soft ID172
Helpful Tips173
- Caring for Your Radio173
- Taking Care of the Battery176
  - Checking the Battery Charge Status176
    - LED and Sounds176
    - Fuel Gauge Icon176
  - Battery Recycling and Disposal177
Accessories178
- Highlights for the Accessories178
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range179
- Special Channel Assignments179
  - Emergency Channel179
  - Non-Commercial Call Channel179
- Operating Frequency Requirements180
- Declaration of Compliance for the User of Distress and Safety Frequencies182
Glossary183
Commercial Warranty188
- Limited Warranty188

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Frequency Range	700/800 MHz, VHF, UHF Range 1, UHF Range 2
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
P25 Phase 1 & 2	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
GPS	Yes
Weight	381 g (with standard battery)
Encryption	AES, DES-OFB
Intrinsically Safe	Yes

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