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Motorola GP280

Motorola GP280
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Professional Radio
GP240/GP280
User Guide
68P64120B16
Issue: July 2002

Table of Contents

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Motorola GP280 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels16
TypeTwo-way radio
Frequency RangeVHF: 136-174 MHz; UHF: 403-470 MHz
BatteryLi-Ion
DisplayNo

Summary

RADIO OVERVIEW

Operation and Control Functions

Details the various controls and functions of the radio.

Programmable Buttons

Explains how radio buttons can be programmed for various functions.

Keypad Keys (GP280 radios only)

Details the function and character cycle of the keypad keys on GP280 models.

Menu Keys (GP280 radios only)

Describes the function of softkeys and navigation keys for GP280 radios.

Menu Display

Explains the radio's menu display and how it presents information.

LCD Screen and Icons

Details the radio's LCD screen layout and the meaning of its icons.

Alert Tone Indications

Provides information on the audible tones generated by the radio for operating conditions.

GETTING STARTED

Battery Information and Care

Details battery types, charging, care, and tips for optimal performance and longevity.

Recycling or Disposal of Batteries

Information on how to recycle or dispose of used batteries.

Charging the Battery

Instructions on how to charge the radio's battery using the charger.

Attaching the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to attach the battery to the radio.

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to remove the battery from the radio.

Attaching the Antenna

Instructions on how to properly attach the radio's antenna.

Removing the Antenna

Instructions on how to properly remove the radio's antenna.

Attaching the Belt Clip

Guide on how to attach the belt clip to the radio.

Removing the Belt Clip

Guide on how to remove the belt clip from the radio.

Attaching the Dust Cover

Instructions on how to attach the protective dust cover to the radio.

BASIC RADIO CALLS

Selecting a Zone and Mode

Explains how to select the desired zone and mode for radio operation.

Low-Battery Alert

Describes the alert tone indicating a low battery condition.

Coded Squelch Operation

Explains Tone PL, Digital PL, and carrier squelch operation.

Variable RF Power Level

Details the radio's ability to operate at different RF power levels.

FAILSOFT OPERATION (TRUNKED SYSTEMS ONLY)

Explains the failsoft system for maintaining communications during trunked system failures.

Muting the Keypad Tones (GP280 RADIOS ONLY)

Instructions on how to mute or unmute the radio's keypad tones.

Receiving a Call

Instructions on how to receive calls on the radio.

Making a Call (Conventional and Trunked Modes)

Details how to make calls in conventional and trunked modes.

TRUNKED FEATURES

Viewing Your Radios ID Number

Instructions on how to view your radio's unique ID number.

Enhanced Private Call Operation

Details the enhanced private call feature for secure and verifiable conversations.

Answering a Private Call

Guide on how to answer an incoming private call.

Making a Private Call (GP280 radios only)

Step-by-step process for initiating and conducting a private call.

Leaving a Call Alert Page (GP280 radios only)

Instructions on how to leave a call alert page if the party is unavailable.

Call Alert Operation

Details on how to send and receive call alerts, including answering group call alerts.

Programming the Radios Lists (GP280 Radios Only)

Instructions for programming telephone and call lists on GP280 radios.

Programming the Telephone List Numbers

Guide to changing telephone numbers assigned to list members.

Programming the Call List

Instructions for changing radio ID numbers assigned to the call list.

Answering a Telephone Call

Guide on how to answer an incoming telephone call on the radio.

Making a Telephone Call (GP280 radios only)

Step-by-step guide for making a telephone call using the radio.

Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS)

Explains the AMSS feature for extending communication reach across multiple trunked sites.

Forcing a Site Change

Instructions on how to manually force the radio to change to a new site.

Locking and Unlocking a Site

Guide on how to lock or unlock the radio to a specific site.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

REPEATDIRECT

Explains the repeat and direct operation modes for radio communication.

SMART PTT

Details the Smart PTT feature for enhanced operator control and transmission management.

SCAN

SCAN OPERATION

Explains how to monitor activity on different modes by scanning a programmed list.

Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad (GP280 radios only)

Instructions on how to enable or disable scan mode using the radio's keypad.

Deleting Nuisance Modes

Guide on temporarily deleting unwanted modes from the scan list.

Viewing a Scan List (GP280 radios only)

Instructions on how to view the members of the scan list for a selected mode.

Programming a Scan List (GP280 radios only)

Details how to program members into the radio's scan list.

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