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Motorola GM360 User Manual

Motorola GM360
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Professional Radio
GM360
User Guide
68P64110B89
Issue: July 2000

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Motorola GM360 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output1-25 W (VHF), 1-25 W (UHF)
SignalingMDC1200, Quick Call II, DTMF
Channel Spacing12.5/20/25 kHz
Frequency Range403-470 MHz
DisplayAlphanumeric
Battery LifeNot applicable (mobile radio)

Summary

Radio Overview

Radio Controls

Details the physical controls of the radio, including knobs and buttons.

Microphone Controls

Instructions for using the keypad microphone for clear communication.

Programmable Buttons

Explains how radio buttons can be programmed for specific features.

Monitor/Cancel

How to monitor channels or cancel calls and scans.

Radio Call

Function to make individual or group selective calls.

Missed Call List

Accessing and managing a list of unanswered calls.

Contact List

Accessing stored contact information for calls.

Status List

Accessing and managing status messages for calls.

Channel

Navigating and selecting radio channels.

Scan On/Off

Starting and stopping the channel scanning operation.

Nuisance Delete/Cancel (Voice Storage)

Deleting unwanted channels during scanning or cancelling voice messages.

Power Level

Adjusting the radio's transmit power between High and Low.

Talkaround On/Off

Direct radio-to-radio communication without a system.

Emergency

Activating an emergency alarm sequence with a pre-recorded message.

Keypad Lock On/Off

Locking and unlocking keypad and menu keys to prevent accidental presses.

DTMF

Placing the keypad microphone into permanent DTMF live dial mode.

Memory Channel

Direct channel access via single button press.

Record/Play-back (Voice Recorder)

Recording or playing back calls, emergency messages, or memos.

Keypad Operation

Keypad Keys

Description of the numeric and function keys on the microphone.

Keypad Lock/Unlock

How to lock and unlock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

Menu Navigation

Menu Keys

Explains the function of the Exit, Up, Down, Left, Right, and Menu/Select keys.

Menu/Select Key

Used to enter and make selections within the radio's menu system.

Exit Key

Used to move up menu levels or exit the menu mode.

Up/Down Key

Used for scrolling through lists or channels.

Menu Navigation Chart

Menu Navigation Flow

Visual guide showing how to navigate through the radio's menu options.

Display and Icons

LCD Display Overview

Describes the main display showing channel, menu, and status information.

Radio Status Indicators

Explanation of symbols and icons displayed for radio status.

Audio Signal Tones

Tone Descriptions

Lists various tones and their meanings, like power up, errors, and call alerts.

LED Indicators

LED Status Lights

Explains the meaning of different LED colors and patterns (e.g., green, red, yellow).

Getting Started

Turning the Radio On or Off

Step-by-step instructions for powering the radio on and off.

Radio On Message

Describes messages displayed during radio startup and self-test.

Adjusting the Volume

How to increase or decrease the radio's audio volume.

Memory Channel

How to assign channels to programmable buttons for quick access.

Sending a Call

Step-by-step guide to making a radio call using the PTT button.

Transmit Inhibit and Busy Tones

Explains channel busy indications and transmit limitations.

Channel Selection

Selecting a Radio Channel

Procedures for selecting a specific channel via number or alias.

Entering Channel Mode

Methods to access and navigate channel selection modes.

Call Handling

Receiving a Call

How to hear and respond to incoming radio calls.

Cancelling a Call

Procedures for canceling a call setup or an active call.

Ending a Call

How to properly terminate an ongoing radio conversation.

Radio Calls

Selective Calls

Making and receiving calls to specific individuals or groups.

Making a Selective Call

Steps to initiate a call to a specific radio or group.

Receiving a Selective Call

How to identify and answer incoming selective calls.

Contact List Management

Accessing the Contact List

Methods to enter and use the radio's contact list.

Selecting a Contact

Procedures for choosing a contact by alias or number.

Contact List and Keypad Editing

Selecting an Address

Methods to confirm a selected contact address for a call.

Keypad Edit

How to edit or delete digits in contact numbers or status entries.

Missed Calls

Storing Missed Calls

How unanswered calls are stored and managed in the list.

Viewing and Managing Missed Calls

Procedures for accessing and interacting with the missed call list.

Calling Back Missed Calls

Instructions on how to redial numbers from the missed calls list.

Deleting Missed Calls

How to remove entries from the missed call list.

Status Calls

Status Message Codes

Explanation of status codes for transmitting prearranged messages.

Making a Status Call

Steps to send a status message to another radio.

Receiving a Status Call

How to identify and interpret incoming status calls.

Emergency Calls

Initiating an Emergency Call

How to trigger an emergency call with a single button press.

Stopping an Emergency Call

Methods to cancel or end an active emergency call.

DTMF

DTMF Dialing Overview

Introduction to Dual Tone Multi Frequency for telephone system interfacing.

Automatic Telephone Interconnect

Procedures for initiating DTMF calls via automatic system connection.

Manually Dialled Telephone Interconnect

Steps for initiating DTMF calls using manual dialing codes.

Permanent DTMF Mode

Activating Permanent DTMF

How to enable continuous DTMF live dial mode via button or menu.

Using the DTMF Button

Instructions for toggling permanent DTMF mode on and off.

DTMF via Menu

Steps to enable or disable DTMF mode through the menu system.

Features

Voice Storage

Overview of voice storage capabilities for memos and emergency messages.

Voice Recorder

Recording and playback of incoming calls or memos up to 2 minutes.

Recording a Memo

Step-by-step guide to recording a personal memo using voice storage.

Voice Storage Playback and Deletion

Playback a Recorded Call or Memo

Instructions for playing back stored voice recordings.

Delete a Recorded Call or Memo

How to delete individual voice recordings from storage.

Emergency Message Feature

Pre-recording an Emergency Message

How to record a message for automatic transmission during an emergency call.

Public Address Mode

Accessing Public Address System

How to use the radio audio for a public address system via external speaker.

Car Radio Mute Feature

Function of Car Radio Mute

How the feature mutes car audio for clear radio reception.

Utilities

Utilities Overview

Introduction to programmable utilities accessible via button or menu.

DTMF Utility

Explanation of DTMF functionality and mode switching.

Scan Operation

Starting or Stopping Scan

How to initiate or terminate channel scanning.

Using the Scan Button

Instructions for operating the Scan button to start/stop scanning.

Scan Menu Navigation

Steps to control scan functionality through the menu.

Priority Channel

How priority channels are checked more frequently during scanning.

Talkback

Responding to calls received during a scan operation.

Scan List Management

Deleting a Nuisance Channel

Temporarily removing unwanted channels from a scan list.

Adding Deleted Nuisance Channel Back

Restoring previously deleted nuisance channels to the scan list.

Call Forward

Using the Call Forward Button

How to enable or disable call forwarding using a dedicated button.

Call Forward via Menu

Steps to manage call forwarding through the radio's menu.

Talkaround Feature

Using the Talkaround Button

How to enable or disable talkaround mode using a dedicated button.

Talkaround via Menu

Steps to manage talkaround mode through the radio's menu.

External Alarm Feature

Using the External Alarm Button

How to activate/deactivate the external alarm for incoming calls.

External Alarm via Menu

Steps to manage the external alarm feature through the menu.

Lone Worker Feature

Using the Lone Worker Button

How to enable/disable the lone worker safety feature using a button.

Lone Worker via Menu

Steps to manage the lone worker feature through the radio's menu.

Power Level Settings

Using the Power Level Button

How to switch between high and low transmit power levels.

Power Level via Menu

Steps to manage transmit power levels through the menu.

Companding Feature

Using the Companding Button

How to enable/disable audio signal compression for improved clarity.

Companding via Menu

Steps to manage companding settings through the radio's menu.

Backlight Settings

Using the Backlight Button

How to turn the display and key backlight on or off.

Backlight via Menu

Steps to manage backlight settings (on, off, timed) via the menu.

Brightness Adjustment

Brightness via Menu

How to adjust the display and key brightness levels via the menu.

Option Board Functionality

Using the Option Board Button

How to enable or disable installed option boards.

Option Board via Menu

Steps to manage option board settings through the menu.

Voice Operated Transmit (VOX)

Starting the VOX Feature

How to connect and begin using the hands-free VOX accessory.

Re-enabling VOX Feature

How to reactivate the VOX feature after disabling it.

Stun/Unstun Security

Stun/Unstun Functionality

Security feature to disable a radio remotely or return it to use.

Radio Information

Accessing Radio Information

How to view software and codeplug version/part numbers via the menu.

Software and Codeplug Versions

Details on retrieving SW/CP versions and part numbers.

Safety Information

Safe and Efficient Operation

Instructions for safe and efficient use of Motorola two-way radios.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Information on human exposure to RF EME and relevant standards.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Warnings and precautions regarding EMI and compatibility.

Operational Warnings

General operational warnings, including for vehicles with airbags.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Safety advice for operating radios in potentially explosive environments.

Blasting Caps and Areas

Warnings about radio use near blasting caps and in designated areas.

Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Mobile Radio Operation Distance

Minimum safe distances for human exposure during mobile radio transmission.

Mobile Antenna Installation

Antenna Installation Requirements

Guidelines for installing vehicle antennas according to manufacturer specifications.

Control Station Operation

Control Station Antenna Placement

Recommendations for antenna placement for control station use.

General Radio Care

Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions on how to clean and maintain the radio exterior.

Accessory Usage Warning

Warning against using non-approved radio accessories to avoid damage.

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