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Motorola MTP6550 Specifications

General

Model	MTP6550
Category	Radio
Water Resistance	Yes
Ingress Protection	IP67
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
IP Rating	IP67
Battery Life	Up to 16 hours
Weight	300g (with battery)
Channel Spacing	12.5 kHz
Display	Color Display

Summary

Your Radio Overview

Emergency Button

Button for starting emergency operations or powering on in Emergency Mode.

Rotary Knob

Knob for volume control and talkgroup selection.

Programmable Side Buttons

PTT (Push-To-Talk)

Button to talk in simplex or group calls.

CALL Key

Bottom Connector

Port for charging, programming, and data transfer.

Display

Menu Key

Key to access the main or context-sensitive menu.

EXIT Key

Navigation Key

Installing Radio Components

Installing the Battery

Steps for inserting and securing the radio battery.

Installing MicroSD and SIM Cards

Procedure for inserting MicroSD and SIM cards into the radio.

Radio Operation Basics

Turning the Radio OnOff

Instructions for powering the radio on and off.

Holding Your Radio

Radio Configuration and Security

LockingUnlocking the Keypad

Procedure to lock and unlock the radio's keypad.

Using the Radio Menu

Activating Covert Mode

Unlocking Your Radio

Procedure to unlock the radio using a PIN code.

Making Calls and Sending Messages

Selecting TMODMO Mode

Making TMODMO Group Calls

Steps for initiating group calls in TMO or DMO.

Making TMODMO Emergency Calls

Procedure for making emergency calls in TMO or DMO.

Making Simplex Private Calls

Making Duplex Private CallsPhonePABX Calls

Activating Transmit Inhibit Mode

Sending Text Messages

Sending Status Messages

Bluetooth Connectivity

Pairing Your Radio with Bluetooth Devices

Steps to pair the radio with Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Sending Files by Using Bluetooth