Motorola ASTRO APX User Manual

Motorola ASTRO APX

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around the world that are

constantly synchronizing with

each other. Abbreviated as

UTC (English backronym =

Universal Time, Coordinated),

it is also known as Zulu (Z)

Time.

VRS Vehicular Repeater System

Zone A grouping of channels.

Glossary

155

English

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Menu Navigation4
- 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 Enhancement22
- What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You23
Preparing Your Radio for Use24
- Turning on the Radio24
- Adjusting the Volume25
- Validating Compatibility During Power up25
Identifying Radio Controls26
- Radio Parts and Controls26
  - Control Head and Microphone26
- Programmable Features27
- Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions32
- Keypad35
- Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button41
Identifying Status Indicators42
- Status Icons42
- Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators45
  - TMS Status Icons45
  - TMS Menu Options46
- Call Type Icons47
- LED Indicator47
- Multi-Function Knob - Concentric Ring LED48
- Intelligent Lighting Indicators49
- Alert Tones50
General Radio Operation57
- Selecting a Zone57
- Selecting a Radio Channel57
- Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call58
- Methods to Make a Radio Call60
  - Making a Talkgroup Call60
  - Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)61
- Making a Telephone Call (Trunking Only)62
- Switching between Repeater or Direct Operation Button63
- Monitor Feature63
  - Monitoring a Channel63
  - Monitoring Conventional Mode64
Advanced Features65
- Advanced Call Features65
  - Calling a Phone Not in the List65
  - Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)65
  - Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)66
  - Sending a Status Call67
- Responding to the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking Only)68
- Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP)69
- Multiple Control Head Features71
  - Setting the ID of the Initial Control Head71
  - All Active Mode72
  - Activating and Deactivating Intercom in All Active Mode72
  - One Active Mode73
- Contacts74
  - Making a Private Call from Contacts75
  - Adding a New Contact Entry76
  - Deleting a Contact Entry76
  - Adding a Contact to a Call List77
  - Methods of Contact Editing in a Call List77
- Scan Lists79
  - Viewing a Scan List79
  - Editing the Scan List79
  - Changing the Scan List Status80
  - Viewing and Changing the Priority Status81
- Scan81
  - Turning Scan on or off81
  - Turning Scan on While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Channels Only)82
  - Transmitting While the Scan Is on82
  - Deleting a Nuisance Channel82
  - Restoring a Nuisance Channel83
  - Changing Priorities Status While Scan Is on83
  - Restoring Priorities in a Scan List83
  - Using the Hang up Box (HUB)84
- Call Alert Paging84
  - Receiving a Call Alert Page84
  - Sending a Call Alert Page85
  - Enabling and Disabling In-Call User Alert86
- Quick Call II (ASTRO P25 Digital Trunking and Conventional)87
  - Initiating a Quick Call II Transmission87
- Emergency Operation87
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm88
  - Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)88
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call89
  - Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm89
  - Special Considerations for Emergencies90
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)90
  - Selecting or Changing the ARS Mode91
  - User Login Feature92
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)94
  - Accessing the Messaging Features94
  - Composing and Sending a New Text Message95
  - Sending a Quick Text Message96
  - Priority Status and Request Reply of a New Text Message97
- Secure Operations104
  - Enabling Secure Transmission104
  - Accessing the Secure Feature105
  - Managing Encryption105
- Global Positioning System / Global Navigation Satellite System110
  - GPS Operation110
  - GPS Performance Enhancement111
  - The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)111
  - Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature112
  - Turning off GPS113
  - Saving a Waypoint113
  - Viewing a Saved Waypoint114
  - Editing the Alias of a Waypoint114
  - Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint115
  - Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint116
  - Deleting All Saved Waypoints117
  - Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint118
  - Location Feature in Emergency Mode118
  - Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional Only)118
- Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)119
  - Entering the Geofence Area120
- Trunking System Controls121
  - Operating in Failsoft System121
  - Out-Of-Range Radio122
  - Smartzone122
  - Site Trunking Feature122
  - Locking and Unlocking a Site122
  - Site Display and Search Button123
  - Trunked Announcement123
- Ignition Switch Options124
  - Blank124
  - Tx Inhibit125
  - PTT Tx Inhibit125
  - Required125
  - Soft Power off125
  - Ignition Only Power up125
  - Using Emergency Power up126
  - Auto Power off Timer126
- Voice Announcement127
- Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)128
  - Sending SSA Notification to Single Site128
  - Sending SSA Notification to Single Site Via Manual Entry129
  - Sending SSA Notification to All Sites130
  - Sending SSA Notification to All Available Sites131
  - Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site131
  - Stopping SSA Notification of a Single Site Via Manual Entry132
  - Stopping SSA Notification of All Sites132
  - Stopping SSA Notification of All Available Sites133
- Channel Change on off Hook on All Channels133
- Low Voltage Threshold Warning135
- Utilities135
  - Viewing Recent Calls135
Helpful Tips148
- Radio Care148
Accessories149
Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range150
- Special Channel Assignments150
  - Emergency Channel150
  - Non-Commercial Call Channel150
- Operating Frequency Requirements150
- Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies153
- Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources153
Glossary154
Limited Warranty160
- Motorola Communication Products160
- What this Warranty Covers and for How Long160
- II. General Provisions161
- III. State Law Rights162
- IV. How to Get Warranty Service162
- What this Warranty Does Not Cover162
- VI. Patent and Software Provisions163
- VII. Governing Law164
- VIII. for Australia Only164
- Service165

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Brand	Motorola
Model	ASTRO APX
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English

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