PM1500 Users Manual
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1. This user guide describes how to use your radio and its control head The foldout page inside the back cover of this guide contains an illustration of the control head showing all the controls and programmable buttons situated on the control head Keep this foldout open as a reference as you review the procedures in this user guide The PM1500 Radio The PM1500 radio unit contains a receiver a transmitter and associated internal circuitry The radio is programmed by your system manager to meet your specific needs and or those of your workgroup The Control Head The control head that came with your PM1500 radio has the following features refer to the foldout at the back of this user guide Power On Volume Knob Used to turn the radio on or off and also to adjust the volume One line 8 character per line liquid crystal display LCD Shows alphanumeric messages or feature information as you use your radio Also displays annunciators above the character lines indicating the status of certain radio functions see page 7 Y l CALL RCV Mode Knob Used to rotate through the list of available options and also acts as a channel selector Introduction e Emergency Button Programmed as the emergency button by default but can be custom programmed as any other feature LED indicator Green red yellow light emitting diode that indicates radio status as you operate various features see page 9 e Four Progra2. Glossary Talkgroup Tone Private Line PL Coded Squelch Zone 48 An organization or group of radio users who communicate with each other using the same communication path A continuous sub audible tone transmitted with the carrier A grouping of channels or talkgroups Commercial Warranty and Service Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG MOTOROLA INC MOTOROLA warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below CHIEF PM 1500 Mobile Units Two 2 Year Product Accessories One 1 Year Motorola at its option will at no charge either repair the Product with new or reconditioned parts replace it with a new or reconditioned Product or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA
3. CJ View Program Mode The radio is in the view or program mode flashing for program mode solid for view mode In Call User Alert Voice muting has been activated as radio is receiving J GENERAL FEATURES Selecting Transmit Power Level 1 Press button below PWR The display shows HIGH PWR or LOW PWR 2 If HIGH PWR was selected previously pressing the softkey will display LOW PWR and low power indicators will come on 3 If LOW PWR was selected previously pressing the softkey will display HIGH PWR and high power indicators will come on Sending an Emergency Alarm 1 Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button T1 The red LED lights steadily You hear an emergency tone The display alternately shows EMERGHCY and the current zone and mode names When the alarm is acknowledged by the dispatcher you hear four beeps The radio returns to normal operation Cancelling an Emergency Alarm 1 Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button T1 before the alarm is acknowledged You hear an exit tone and the radio returns to normal operation If the radio does not return to normal operation press the PTT button The radio does not sound an exit tone Sending an Emergency Call 1 Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button T1 The red LED lights steadily You hear a short medium pitched emergency tone The display alternately shows EMERGHC and the current zone and mode names Press th
4. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty Because each system which may use the Product is unique MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty 49 Commercial Warranty and Service ll GENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA S responsibilities regarding the Product Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at MOTOROLA s option is the exclusive remedy THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVIN
5. and associated squelch code pair and a time out timer value See Conventional Radio Features on page 29 Field Programming Other radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field programming This mode slaving means that the radio is preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for each mode you select You may use the control head to program your own mode names The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display You can see all the key operating information including the mode selected or being scanned and the on off status of various features The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual audio indicators or by both Display Status The control head display indicates your selected mode or the currently active receive mode Feature Control You can turn the various radio features on or off change modes and adjust the volume To exit a feature such as call press the EXIT or HOME button located on the keypad mic Introduction Interpreting Radio Status Indicators Your radio has three types of status indicators e Status annunciators that appear on the display e LED indicators Alert tones Status Annunciators These are small icons that appear on the display above the channel name indicating status as you operate various radio features Annunciator Indication pa Carrier Squelch All active traffic on the selected channel in being moni
6. ne r E E A E a 41 aE E E ses EA A EEN E EA EE sous 41 TUNMO KIS eiere E A R 41 vii Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Ranjeet se Set ee fetes tiesto lees eetes 42 Special Channel Assignment cccccecceceeeeeeeeeetieeeeeetneeeeeeees 42 Emergency Channel ccccecceeeseeeceeeeeseeneeeeeeseeneeeeeteeneaees 42 Non Commercial Call Channel ecccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeenaeees 43 Operating Frequency Requirements ccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 43 GIOSSEry 2s tcrse oss chee Sere Pees 46 Commercial Warranty and Service 49 Limited Warranty c0 ccccccccccceceeecteceeeeenececesedacceeeetecdieeetendentenedeetsnes 49 SENICE sei tates ce abe seine desea tes need Anaad dt sede ae Bad aaa 53 INGGX eo ac Sees ee eee Cee Peewee ee eee 55 PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head viii Notes Introduction Using Your Radio The Basics This chapter gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio The following topics are covered PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head Getting Started page 2 Major Radio Components page 4 Operating Your Control Head page 6 Turning On the Radio page 6 Setting the Volume page 7 Turning the Display Keypad Light On or Off page 7 Display Status page 8 Feature Control page 8 Interpreting Radio Status Indicators page 9 Introduction Getting Started The PM 1500 Analog Mobile Radio is among the m
7. pitched tone Transmit on receive only mode Pressed PTT button on receiving mode Transmit inhibit on busy mode Pressed PTT button while mode was busy Release PTT button Invalid mode An invalid or unprogrammed operation Time out timer timed out Transmission was terminated Release PTT button Pressed emergency button to enter emergency Emergency entered Continuous medium pitched tone Emergency alarm call exit Exiting Faint beeping tone every 10 seconds Failsoft trunked systems only Short high pitched tone Successful power up Radio passed self test Group of four medium pitched tones every five seconds Call Alert page received Single medium pitched tones followed by group of four medium pitched tones Your page has been received by the target radio Group of two medium pitched tones Selective Call received MOTOROLA Motorola Inc 1301 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg IL 60196 1078 USA MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo ASTRO nd SmartZone are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2006 All rights reserved Printed in U S A 6871239L01 B o
8. transmitting directly to another unit The DIR indicator goes out Note A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile to mobile frequency In this case the DIR indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected 32 Conventional Radio Features Selective Call The Selective Call feature not only allows you to carry ona conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service The PM1500 Control Head is capable of responding to a Selective Call initiated by another radio It features a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers This depends on the signaling type MDC QCII or DTMF that has been programmed on the channel A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience Answering a Selective Call When a Selective Call is received two high pitched tones sound 1 Press the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician The display shows the ID number of the calling unit 2 To respond to the call press the PTT button and talk If 20 seconds pass before you press the CALL softkey you will not respond privately to the call just received Instead when you press the CALL softkey you enter the Selective Call state as described in Selective Call on page 33 Note If you do not press the CALL softke
9. 157 025 161 625 i 157 075 161 675 S 157 125 161 725 157 175 161 775 84 157 225 161 825 85 157 275 161 875 86 157 325 161 925 87 157 375 161 975 88 157 425 162 025 Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters Low power 1 W only Guard band Note A in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 45 Glossary Glossary ACK Call Alert Channel Coded Squelch Conventional Cursor Digital Private Line DPL Coded Squelch Dispatcher FCC Hang Up 46 Acknowledgment of communication A one way alert with audio and or display messages A group of characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs radio parameters and encryption encoding Tone Private Line or Digital Private Line Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you Typically refers to radio to radio communications sometimes through a repeater You share a frequency or frequencies with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels Therefore you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting A visual tracking marker a blinking line that indicates a location on the display A continuous sub audible data signal transmit
10. Operation conii a 6 status display 8 conventional talkaround ooo eeeeeeseeeeeees 32 talkgroup calls oo eee 31 D display brightness adjustment 7 E emergencies special considerations 0 0 eee 20 emergency call and alarm description initiating external alarms non rearmable F FLASHport technology G glossary H hang up box HUB 05 horn and lights alarms HUB hang up box eee I L initiate emergency alarm emergency call and alarm introduction to radios mode slaving N non rearmable external alarms O operation basic control head P Q placing Call Alert 2 a PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 25 55 Index R receive call with alarms turned on 25 S scan TUPNING ON napa 22 select Call Alert unit 0 0000 ee 27 volume level ee ceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 7 Selective Call answer a call eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 33 send Call Alert cccccccececeeeeseeeeees 27 SENVICE SAONA TEE 53 set VOIUME irrien es 7 slaved programming sece 8 slaving mode eeeeeeteeeeees 8 smat PTP meereist 30 squelch adjusting level 16 status display control head 8 56 T talk direct mobile to mobile 32 tones alertei 10 turn on SCAN anih a eect 22 U UHF frequencies s c 2 V VHF frequency scce 2 maritime radio use 5 42 volume setting ceeeeee
11. maintenance and installation program Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative or an authorized Motorola dealer Express Service Plus ESP is an optional extended service coverage plan which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two way radio dealer For more information about ESP contact the Motorola Radio Support Center 2204 Galvin Drive Elgin IL 60123 1 800 227 6772 PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 53 Commercial Warranty and Service Notes 54 Index A adjust display brightness 5 7 squelch level oo eee 16 alarms horn and lights eee 24 initiate EMEIMGENCY eee 19 emergency call and alarm 20 non rearmable external 25 optional external 05 24 receiving call when on 25 Alert tones ceecee 10 B basic operation 0 eee 13 box hang up HUB ee 24 Cc call conventional talkgroup 31 receiving when alarms TUNE ON inaia 25 Call Alert description ooo ieee eee teers 26 placing sc 0 2 core ees 27 selecting unit to call 27 SONGING 2 c cceceeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 27 control head
12. roof mount HAD4017_ VHF 146 174 MHz quarterwave RAD4010_ VHF 136 174 MHz halfwave roof mount HAE4003 _ UHF 450 470 MHz quarterwave whip HAE4011_ UHF 450 470 MHz 3 5 db roof mount HAE6010 __ UHF 380 433 MHz 3 5 db gain HAE6012 __ UHF 380 433 MHz quarterwave whip HAE6013 _ UHF 380 470 MHz 2 0 db gain wideband RAE4014_ RB UHF 450 470 MHz 5 0 db 39 Accessories Cables Part No Description HKN4192 _ Power 20 ft remote mount HKN6188 _ Control head power cable includes ignition sense HKN6164__ Remote Mount Cable CAN 40m 131 ft HKN6165 __ Remote Mount Cable CAN 35m 115 ft HKN6166 _ Remote Mount Cable CAN 23m 75 ft HKN6167_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 15m 50 ft HKN6168_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 10m 30 ft HKN6169_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 5m 17 ft HKN6170_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 3m 10 ft HKN6183_ Cable CH Programming RS 232 Microphones Part No Description HMN1090 _ Standard Mic HMN4079 _ Keypad Mic HMN1089 _ Water Resistant Mic HLN1457_ Handset w Hang up 40 Accessories Miscellaneous Part No Description GKN6271_ Ignition Sense Cable GLN7278 _ PTT Footswitch HKN4258 _ External Alarm Cable HMN1087_ Gooseneck PTT HLN5113__ Emergency footswitch HLN5131_ Emergency pushbutton switch HLN6953_ Buzzer Kit 110 MA TLN4533_ Externa
13. 37 Troubleshooting The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems N CAUTION The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins Do not remove or reconnect these cables Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task Service performed by unauthorized per sonnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off radio off and then back on If this does not correct the condition take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service If radio operation is intermittent check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service If symptoms persist or if your unit exhibits other problems contact a qualified radio technician 38 PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your PM1500 mobile two way radio For a list of Motorola approved antennas batteries and other accessories visit the following web site http www motorola com governmentandenterprise Antennas Part No Description HAD4006 _ VHF 136 144 MHz quarterwave whip roof mount HAD4007_ VHF 144 150 8 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4008 _ VHF 150 8 162 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4009 _ VHF 162 174 MHz quarterwave
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16. GS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Ill STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE You must provide proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number in order to receive warranty service and also deliver or send the Product item transportation and insurance prepaid to an authorized warranty service location Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations If you first contact the company which sold you the Product it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service You can also call Motorola at 1 888 567 7347 US Canada 50 Commercial Warranty and Service V WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER A B C amp g Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner Defects or damage from misuse accident water or neglect Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modification or adjustment Breaka
17. Marine Channel List Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 1 156 050 160 650 2 156 100 160 700 i 156 150 160 750 4 156 200 160 800 5 156 250 160 850 6 156 300 7 156 350 160 950 PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 43 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 8 156 400 9 156 450 156 450 10 156 500 156 500 11 156 550 156 550 12 156 600 156 600 13 156 650 156 650 14 156 700 156 700 15 156 750 156 750 16 156 800 156 800 17 156 850 156 850 18 156 900 161 500 19 156 950 161 550 20 157 000 161 600 x 157 050 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 i 157 150 161 750 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 i 156 075 160 675 62 156 125 160 725 63 156 175 160 775 156 225 160 825 65 156 275 160 875 66 156 325 160 925 44 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 67 156 375 156 375 68 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 71 156 575 156 575 72 156 625 73 156 675 156 675 74 156 725 156 725 75 a ae 76 a om 77 156 875 78 156 925 161 525 79 156 975 161 575 80
18. N i i SCAN ON SCAN OFF General Radio Features Deleting Nuisance Modes During scanning you can temporarily delete modes you do not want to hear This feature must be preprogrammed by your system manager Follow these steps to delete a nuisance mode 1 When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button OR A valid key press chirp tone sounds The mode is deleted and the radio continues to scan the remaining modes Note You cannot delete priority modes and the designated transmit channel 2 To resume scanning the deleted mode press scan off and then back on again OR Turn the power off and then back on again PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 23 General Radio Features Hang Up Box HUB To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box HUB You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended Priority Member scanning is not suspended however This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed Note Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only when the Scan List Designated Tx Member field is set to Talkback in the radio programming Otherwise all scan mode operation is suspended Optional External Alarms Horn and Lights All control
19. OTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the 52 Commercial Warranty and Service Product The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced copied distributed modified in any way or used to produce any derivative thereof No other use including without limitation alteration modification reproduction distribution or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted No license is granted by implication estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights VII GOVERNING LAW This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois USA Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services Through its
20. PM1500 Control Head Emergency Button LED Indicators LCD Display GCAI Volume Power Knob 4 Menu Buttons Mode Knob This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name Motorola Inc Address 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation FL 33322 USA Phone Number 1 888 567 7347 Hereby declares that the product Model Name PM1500 conforms to the following regulations FCC Part 15 subpart B section 15 107 a 15 107 d and section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarant
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22. ber in the list For example press 2 to go to the second member in the list press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list and so on Press the H softkey to edit a name Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys 0 through 9 and special function keys with the keypad mic Conventional Radio Features Note The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 If you try to add too many characters you will hear a low pitched tone To edit do any or all of the following e Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table For example to enter the character C press the 2 key three times e To leave a space in the text press the up navigation key on the keypad mic to move the blinking cursor to the next character position and then enter the next character e To delete characters press the down 4 navigation key to move backwards over existing characters When the last character on the display has been erased press the down 14 navigation key again to leave the name edit mode without making any changes and begin the procedure again at step 2 5 To save the changes press and hold the AE softkey 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names OR Do one of the following e Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation OR e Press PTT to exit the feature PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head
23. cessful Selective Call or as a separate feature The PM1500 Controller Head is capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio It features a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience 26 General Radio Features Sending a Call Alert 1 Press the F softkey The Call Alert indicator lights and a valid key chirp sounds For MDC the display shows the last transmitted received unit ID number For DTMF it shows the last transmitted ID For QCIl it shows the first entry in the call list 2 Select a radio in one of the following ways e From the ID number list Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed OR Use the prestored list by using the mode knob or navigation keys on the keypad mic to locate the name ID you want to call OR Enter using the keypad on the keypad mic the ID of the desired unit Note Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when Page was entered If the list has been entered scroll to the first display The display changes to FLE WAIT PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 27 General Radio Features 4 Choose one of the following 28 When the called radio acknowledges the page four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RCD The radio returns to normal operation If after six s
24. d by your system manager to have channels and zones that you need in order to perform your day to day operations When your radio powers up it defaults to the last selected zone and channel before it was powered off previously At times you may need to select a different zone or channel to transmit or receive on as follows 1 Press the QD button below zane Police 1 SCAN TGRPY ZONE H L 2 The display shows the current zone and mode y 3 Rotate the Mode Knob until the desired zone Police 2 is displayed OR Police 1 4 Press HUF or HOH preprogrammed buttons or softkeys to scroll through the zones OR 5 If you know the zone number enter it using the keypad on the keypad mic 6 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone 7 To select a particular mode within a zone rotate the Mode Knob until the desired mode is displayed Note After the selection timer expires the radio will automatically select the zone and mode PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 15 Basic Operating Procedures Receiving on a Conventional Mode Follow these steps to receive while on conventional mode 1 2 Select a desired zone and mode When you hear a transmission use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode Note If the mode is busy when your radio is receiving a clear
25. e PTT button and announce your emergency To exit the emergency call mode press the emergency button for a little over 1 1 2 seconds or for the duration specified by your system manager You hear a medium pitched exit tone and the radio returns to normal operation Muting Keypad Tones 1 2 Press the C below MUTE The display shows TOHES if previously TONES was selected and vice versa SCANNING Turning Scan On or Off 1 Press the C below MUTE Alternatively press the preprogrammed Scan button The display shows SCAH OH or SCAM OFF Activating SCAM OH will turn on the scan indicator Deleting Nuisance Modes 1 2 When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete press the HUIS softkey Alternately press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button The mode is deleted and you hear a valid key press chirp To resume scanning the delete mode turn scan off and then back on again Programming a List 1 Press the Ce below FROG until the display shows the softkey options NO f Press the Ce below the type of list you wish to access The display shows a flashing Cl indicator Rotate Mode Knob until you reach the list entry you wish to edit or enter the number of the item in the list using the keypad Press the HAME or HUM softkey to edit Use the numeric keypad to modify the entry Press the SAVE softkey to save your changes Press EXIT to exit programming mode and return to the ho
26. econds the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert a low pitched tone sounds and the display changes to Try again by pressing the PTT button or the EL softkey OR Press the HOME button to exit Conventional Radio Features Features Used in Conventional Operation This chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation The following topics are covered e Smart PTT page 30 e Conventional Talkgroup Calls page 31 e Conventional Talkaround page 32 e Selective Calls page 33 29 Conventional Radio Features Smart PTT Smart PTT is a per mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations When smart PTT is enabled in your radio you will not be able to transmit on an active mode If you try to transmit press the PTT button on a busy or active smart PTT channel a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button and the transmission is inhibited The yellow LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy Three radio wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio Transmit Inhibit on You will not be able to transmit if any Busy Mode with activity is detected on the mode Carrier Transmit Inhibit on You will not be able to transmit on an Busy Mode with active mode that has a squelch code other Wrong Squelch Code than your own Quick Key Override You can override either of the two previous transmit inhibit states b
27. ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head ii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance N Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet Caution enclosed with your radio ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99 to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media Laws in the United States and other countries
28. eeees 7 W Z warranty oo eects eeeeeeees 49 PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99 to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits Caution Emergency Button LED Indicators LCD Display Volume Power Knob Mode Knob 4 Menu Buttons BASIC OPERATION Turning the Radio On and Off Push the Volume Power knob to turn it on When the radio is powered on the display shows FMi58a You will hear a high pitched good power up tone If your radio shows an error on power up contact your system manager for assistance Selecting the Zone and Mode 1 Press the ZNUP softkey or ZNDN softkey to scroll to the desired zone 2 Press the CHAN and rotate the Mode Knob to select the mode Monitoring Conventional Modes Press the preprogrammed Monitor button The display shows MON ON Cancelling Monitoring Press the pr
29. eprogrammed Monitor button The display shows MON OFF Receiving 1 Select the desired zone and mode 2 Turn the Volume Knob to adjust the volume Transmitting Conventional Modes Select the desired zone and mode Turn the Volume Knob to adjust the volume 3 When a mode becomes available press and hold the PTT button to transmit release the PTT button to receive LED INDICATIONS Action LED Condition Meaning Press the PTT Stead RED normal button to transmission transmit Unlit Not transmitting Release the PTT Steady YELLOW Channel activity button to receive present Blinking GREEN Call receive STATUS ANNUNCIATORS Annunciator Indication x Carrier Squelch All active traffic on the selected channel in being monitored When not displayed traffic is not open to monitoring Call Received Flashes when a Selective Call Call Alert is received Scan The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels modes for activity Priority Scan Indicates scanning of a priority mode flashing for Priority 1 Mode solid for Priority 2 mode Low Tx Power Level Transmission Power is low By default the radio transmission power is set too high at which state this icon will not show up Direct Talkaround When on indicates your are talking directly to another radio When off you are talking through a repeater Annunciator Indication
30. ge or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications disassemblies or repairs including without limitation the addition to the Product of non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible Rechargeable batteries if e any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering e the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified Freight costs to the repair depot A Product which due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software firmware in the Product does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 51 Commercial Warranty and Service J Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product K Normal and customary wear and tear VI PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS MOTOROLA will defend at its own expense any suit brought against the end user purchaser to t
31. he extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following A that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim Ww that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and 2 should the Product or parts become or in MOTOROLA s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA at its option and expense either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by M
32. heads can be equipped for external alarms horn and lights that are activated when a Call Alert page or Selective Call is received These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle but need to receive any incoming messages The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled Activating the External Alarm s Non Permanent Horn and Lights 1 Press the H L softkey momentarily If necessary use the gt or 4 buttons on the keypad mic to access other options within the menu The last selected alarm s are enabled and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm s then the selected mode 2 Press the H L softkey a second time to turn off the alarm s 24 General Radio Features Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On When a call is received the vehicle s horn sounds for four seconds and or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician The display alternates between the type of call received CALL or PAGE and the selected mode name Turning Off Non Rearmable External Alarm 1 To turn off the external alarm s press the PTT button or any control head button Note Pressing the CALL or FAGE softkey will turn off the external alarm s and place you directly in that feature The Volume knob and the DIM button have no effect on the state of the external alarm s 2 Torearm the horn and lights feature press the L softke
33. l the display shows the ID number 3 Press the PTT button to answer the call If you hear a busy tone the system is busy 4 Press the Cy below CALL or the preprogrammed call response button to hang up The radio saves the Caller s ID number and returns to the home display Answering a Call Alert Page When a call alert page is received the display alternately shows FAGE ECU and the current mode name The annunciator flashes and there is a four beep tone 1 Press the PTT button to answer the page The display shows the current mode The alert tone and are turned off The ID is saved as the last ID number received Press the PTT button to talk release to listen Everyone who belongs to the talkgroup will hear your transmission OR If you want to respond to the page with a Selective Call a Press C below CALL b The display shows the ID of the paging radio Proceed to step 1 of Send a Selective Call or Send a Call Alert Page ALERT TONES Action LED Condition Meaning Action LED Condition Meaning Short low pitched tone Unsuccessful power up Radio failed self test Radio not ready for use Contact your service representative Invalid bad key press A key press was rejected Time out timer warning Transmission time will expire in four seconds Short medium pitched tone Valid good key press A key press was accepted Continuous low
34. l Alarm Relay Speakers Part No Description HSN4038 _ 7 5 W external HSN4039__ 13 W external Trunnion Kits Part No Description HLN6909 _ Quick release high power HLN6910_ Standard high power HKN6186__ Trunnion CH Remote Mount PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 41 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard Transmit the following information in this order 1 2 10 11 42 MAY DAY MAY DAY MAY DAY THIS IS CALL SIGN au State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel stated 3 times Repeat MAYDAY and the name of the vessel WE ARE LOCATED AT oi State the position of the vessel in distress using any information that will help responders to locate you e g e latitude and longitude bearing state whether you are using true or magnetic north e distance to a well known landmark e vessel course speed or destination State the nature of the distress Specify what kind of assistance you need State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention if any Mention any other information that would be helpful to respo
35. low pitched failed self test Radio not ready service tone for use representative Invalid bad key press A key press was rejected Time out timer warning Transmission time will expire in four seconds 10 Introduction pitched tone Tone Type Indication Action Short medium Valid good key press A key E pitched tone press was accepted Pressed emergency button to 7 enter emergency Emergency entered Short high Successful power up Radio x pitched tone passed self test Continuous Transmit on receive only mode Release PTT low pitched Pressed PTT button on receive button tone only mode Transmit inhibit on busy mode Pressed PTT button while mode is busy Invalid mode An invalid or F unprogrammed operation Time out timer timed out Release PTT Transmission terminated button Continuous Emergency alarm call exit F medium Exiting PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 11 Introduction Tone Type Indication Action Single medium pitched tones followed by group of four medium pitched tones Your page has been received by the target radio Group of two medium pitched tones Selective Call received Group of four Call Alert page received by pitched tones medium your radio pitched tones every five seconds Four short Emergency alarm medium acknowledged Continuous low pitched
36. me display SELECTIVE CALL AND CALL ALERT Calling or Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received 1 2 Press the CALL of FAGE for Call Alert softkey The display shows the last ID transmitted or received In the case of Selective Call the display shows the ID number Proceed to step 1 of Send a Selective Call or Send a Call Alert Page Directly Entering ID Number to be Called Paged Press the CALL of FAGE for Call Alert softkey The display shows the last ID transmitted or received In the case of Selective Call the display shows the ID number Use the numeric keypad to enter the new ID number Proceed to step 1 of Send a Selective Call or Send a Call Alert Page Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List Press the CALL of PAIGE for Call Alert softkey The display shows the last ID transmitted or received In the case of Selective Call the display shows the ID number Use the navigation keys to enter the call list or press the below LIST Rotate Mode Knob to scroll to the desired list member Proceed to step 1 of Send a Selective Call or Send a Call Alert Page Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List Press the CALL of FAGE for Call Alert softkey The display shows the last ID transmitted or received In the case of Selective Call the display shows the ID number Use the navigation keys to enter the call list Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll to the desired list en
37. mmable Menu Buttons Check with your system manager for information on how these buttons have been programmed Use the foldout at the back of this manual to record the functions that have been programmed to each button PTT button on mic Pressed to transmit on the displayed mode and released to receive PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 5 Introduction Operating Your Control Head Your control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility of feature control Before operating the radio familiarize yourself with the various controls indicators and alert tones Refer to the foldout diagrams in the front and back of this manual for your particular control head Turning On the Radio Do the following To turn the radio on push the Volume Power knob on the control head to turn it on After a short time the red green and yellow LEDs light up indicating that the radio is powering up The display then shows FH i When the radio is fully powered on the Zone and Channel text and menu items are displayed The backlight will turn on to the last selected dim level Note Pressing the Power Volume Knob before the LEDs light up will be ignored Pressing the power button anytime after the LEDs light up will TURN OFF the radio Note If FL t appears in the display the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected If ti appears some non critical data has been changed If either of the
38. mmed time you hear a continuous low pitched tone This tone ceases to sound when you release the PTT button and you are not allowed to transmit PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 17 General Radio Features Often Used Features This chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features The following topics are covered 18 Emergency Call and Alarm page 19 Scan Operation page 21 Optional External Alarms Horn and Lights page 24 Push To Talk Identification PTT ID page 26 Call Alert Page page 26 General Radio Features Emergency Call and Alarm The emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access to the dispatcher in an emergency situation The desired type of emergency feature alarm call call and alarm can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature Initiating an Emergency Alarm The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID Press the emergency button ic with the A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERG current zone channel A dispatcher acknowledgment ACK FCO display follows The radio automatically returns to normal operation No further action is required PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 19 General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm If the radi
39. nders such as type of vessel vessel length and or tonnage hull color etc OVER Wait for a response If you do not receive an immediate response remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Non Commercial Call Channel For non commercial transmissions such as fishing reports rendezvous arrangements repair scheduling or berthing information use VHF Channel 9 Operating Frequency Requirements A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows e on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act the radio must be capable of operating on the 156 800 MHz frequency on ships subject to the Safety Convention the radio must be capable of operating inthe simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156 025 157 425 MHz frequency band and e inthe semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below Note Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard Table A 1 VHF
40. o has both emergency call and alarm features it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged 1 Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call alarm feature t with the current zone The display begins alternating EMEF channel A dispatcher acknowledgment four high pitched tones follows accompanied by an ACK CUO display Press the PTT button and announce your emergency To exit from the emergency state altogether press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds The alternating E EY display disappears and the radio returns to normal operation Note Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state Special Considerations for Emergencies 20 If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability a low pitched tone sounds If the emergency alarm is not acknowledged a tone sounds and the display shows H ACE If you press the emergency button then change to a mode that has no emergency capability a H2 EMERG display alternates with the mode name display and a continuous low pitched tone sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled When an emergency is active changing to another mode where emergency is enabled causes an emergency alarm and or emergency call to be active on the new mode General Radio Features Types of Scan Your PM1500 radio can monitor traffic on many differen
41. ost sophisticated two way radios available It can operate in the following frequency ranges VHF UHF 136 174 MHz 380 470 MHz These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions The PM1500 Mobile Radio can include an optional RS 232 data port to interface with external devices such as certain laptop computers Introduction Note In this manual Your PM1500 Mobile Radio utilizes Motorola s revolutionary FLASHport technology This allows your radio s capabilities to be flexible because FLASHport makes it possible to add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on Similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software your radio s features and capabilities can be upgraded with software FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances making your radio investment go further FLASHport is the future of radio communications and it s yet another example of Motorola s commitment to your satisfaction PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 3 Introduction Major Radio Components Your radio has two major components the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features You may also have radio accessories installed based on the specific configuration of your radio
42. preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including but not limited to the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied reproduced modified reverse engineered or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability function or design Motorola does not assume any liability arising o
43. se displays appear if the display goes blank or if the unit appears to be locked up refer to the Troubleshooting section Introduction Setting the Volume Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume Adjusting the Display Keypad Backlight Dim Level The display light is useful when you need to read the information on the display and locate keys on the keypad in less than optimal lighting conditions for example during night time To adjust the display and keypad light Press the DIM softkey which is one of the four of the programmable menu buttons The Control Head ships from the factory with the backlight set to HIGH Keypad Microphone Option When accessing a feature on the radio use the left or right toggles on the navigation key to access further options within the menu If you cannot locate a menu item it may not be programmed or it may not apply to the radio s current setting The keypad also enables you to use certain capabilities within features such as Call Alert and Selective Call These capabilities are described in detail within the appropriate sections of this manual Note The checkmark and X buttons on the keypad microphone are for future use and not currently used by the radio PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 7 Introduction Conventional Channels Conventional channels consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair
44. select the Selective Call feature 2 Do one of the following e Use the left navigation key on the keypad mic or the Mode Knob to locate the H 10 display OR e The display will alternate between fi If and your ID number 3 To return to normal operation press the HOME button Editing a Unit ID Number in the List The Selective and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units IDs 1 Press and hold the CALL softkey to review the Call ID list 2 Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change Press the HUHH softkey to edit a number Use the keypad mic to update the entry When all the digits are entered press the SALE softkey to store the new ID PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 35 Conventional Radio Features 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered OR Do one of the following e Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation OR e Press PTT to exit the feature Note The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 Editing a Name in the List The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs 1 2 36 Press and hold the CALL or FAGE softkey to enter the Call ID list Use the navigation keys on the keypad mic or the Mode Knob to locate the list member you want to change OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a mem
45. signal the yellow LED blinks continuously until the mode is not in use Adjusting the Squelch Level Your radio s ability to transmit or receive signals varies as you move away from or close to your base station You can adjust your radio s squelch to improve its ability to receive transmissions Do the following 1 3 16 Press 42L The display shows 36 of 0 to 15 4 where is a squelch level setting To scroll to the desired squelch setting choose on the following Rotate the Mode Knob OR Press the or softkeys OR Use the navigation keys on the keypad mic Press the EXIT softkey to return to the selected channel Basic Operating Procedures Transmitting on Conventional Modes Follow these steps to transmit while on a conventional mode 1 Select a desired zone and mode 2 When a mode becomes available press and hold the PTT button to transmit Speak clearly into the mic Note If you try to transmit on a receive only mode you will hear a continuous low pitched invalid mode tone Time Out Timer This feature limits the amount of time you can continuously transmit Your system manager can program the timer for up to 465 seconds at 15 second intervals PM1500 radios are programmed at the factory to time out after 60 seconds Note You hear a low pitched alert tone four seconds before your transmission is about to expire If you hold down the PTT button longer than the progra
46. t channels by scanning a list containing as many as 15 conventional or trunked modes Up to 2 different scan lists are available per radio A special package configured by your service provider can allow up to a maximum of 20 scan lists Setting the modes to be scanned is programmed in advance by a qualified radio technician Types of Scan Lists List Type Description Conventional Only conventional modes are in the list Types of Scanning Scan Type Description Automatic autoscan When selected a channel with autoscan automatically begins scanning its associated scan list The radio continues auto scanning until you select a channel without autoscan enabled Operator Selectable Scan can be programmed by a qualified radio technician to be selected either from a menu or by a preprogrammed Scan button Note You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enabled Note Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off turn the radio off or disconnect the radio from the battery PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 21 General Radio Features Turning Scan On or Off 1 22 Press button below CAH OR Alternatively press the preprogrammed Scan button The display shows ZAH OH if previously SCAN OFF was selected and the scan indicator is turned on OR The display shows 3CAH OFF if previously SCAN OH was selected and the scan indicator is turned on Police SCA
47. ted with the carrier An individual who has radio system management duties Federal Communications Commission Disconnect Home Display LCD Mode Mode Slaving Monitoring Conventional Operation Push To Talk PTT button Repeater RF Squelch Glossary The first display information after the radio completes its self test Liquid Crystal Display A programmed combination of operating parameters for example a channel or talkgroup Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected Press a programmed monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel This way you may be prevented from talking over someone else s conversation The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit send operation when pressed Press this button to transmit release it to receive A conventional radio feature in which you talk through a receive transmit facility repeater that re transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage Radio Frequency A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions about 10 kHz to 10 000 000 MHz The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre determined threshold With carrier squelch you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio s preset squelch level PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 47
48. tone No Emergency Current conventional system does not have emergency enabled No emergency tone Group of two high pitched tones Fast ring in Selective call System is searching for target radio 12 Basic Operating Procedures Basic Functions This chapter shows you how to access the radio s basic functions and includes the following topics Monitoring Conventional Modes page 14 Selecting the Zone or Mode page 15 Receiving on Conventional Modes page 16 Adjusting Squelch Settings page 16 Selecting the Transmit Level page 17 Transmitting on Conventional Modes page 17 PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 13 Basic Operating Procedures Monitoring Conventional Modes To monitor conventional modes do the following 1 2 To cancel monitoring 1 2 Press the preprogrammed Monitor button The display shows fit GH and the carrier squelch annunciator is turned on indicating that the squelch circuit has been opened allowing you to monitor all the traffic on the channel Press the preprogrammed Monitor button The display shows fil GFF and the carrier squelch annunciator is turned off 14 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Zone or Mode Channel A channel is a group of radio characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs stored in your radio A zone is a grouping of channels A mode is a combination of zones and channels Your radio is programme
49. tored When not displayed traffic is not open to monitoring d Call Received Flashes when a Selective Call Call Alert is received Z Scan The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels modes for activity A Priority Scan e Indicates scanning of a priority mode flashing for Priority 1 Mode solid for Priority 2 mode L Low Tx Power Level Transmission Power is low By default the radio transmission power is set too high at which state this icon will not show up gt Direct Talkaround When on indicates your are talking directly to another radio When off you are talking through a repeater PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 9 Introduction Annunciator Indication oO Di View Program Mode In Call User Alert receiving The radio is in the view or program mode flashing for program mode solid for view mode Voice muting has been activated as radio is LED Indications The LED indicator on the front of the control head indicates operational status as you use various features LED State Indication Continuous RED when you press PTT button to transmit Normal transmission YELLOW Channel activity is present GREEN Receiving a call or page Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions Tone Type Indication Action Short Unsuccessful power up Radio Contact your
50. try Press the numeric keypad to enter the location number The display alternately shows the name and ID number associated with the entry If there are 10 or more list entries the display shows I0 LOc _ Use the numeric keypad again to enter the second digit of the location number Proceed to step 1 of Send a Selective Call or Send a Call Alert Page Sending Selective Call 1 Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number If the radio you are calling is not in service the display shows H ACE If the other party does not answer within 20 seconds the display shows Hi ASE Press the EXIT to exit the Selective Call or press the PTT button to speak 3 Press EXIT to hang up The radio returns to the home display Sending a Call Alert Page 1 Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number If the radio you are paging cannot be reached you will hear only one beep 2 Press the PTT button to try again or press EXIT to hang up If the radio you called has received your page you will hear five beeps The radio returns to the home display Answering a Selective Call When a Selective Call is received the display alternately shows CALL RECU and the current mode name Then the annunciator will flash You will hear two alert tones 1 Press the CALL softkey or press the preprogrammed call response button 2 The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received In the case of Selective Cal
51. ut of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo and FLASHport are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2006 Printed in the U S A 03 06 Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication you will notice the use of WARNING CAUTION and Note notations These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and care that must be taken or observed WARNING An operational procedure practice or other A WARNING condition which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed CAUTION An operational procedure practice or other A CAUTION condition which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed Note Note An operational procedure practice or other condition which is essential to emphasize The following special notations identify certain items Example Description Programmable button or gt Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key symbol Menu items softkeys are similar to the way they appear on the radio s display PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head iv Notes Contents PM1500 Control Head 2 00 ee i Declaration Of Conformity cereri aaie AEEA REE RE ii Computer Software
52. y momentarily Turning Off Rearmable External Alarms To turn off the external alarm s press the PTT button or any control head softkey or button other than the H L softkey Pressing CALL or FAGE softkey turns off the external alarm s and places you directly in that feature When the external alarm s are turned off they will be automatically rearmed Note Pressing the HL softkey turns off the external alarm s and exits the horn and lights feature To re arm the feature press the H L softkey momentarily The Volume knob and the DIM have no effect on the state of the external alarms PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 25 General Radio Features PTT ID For MDC and DTMF Modes only This stands for Push to Talk ID This feature is programmed as needed for each channel by your system manager If this feature is made available for your talkgroup it allows you to see the ID number of the radio from which you are receiving a transmission This ID could be up to eight characters in length and is shown on your display as well as on your dispatcher s display In addition your radio ID number is automatically sent when you transmit Call Alert The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio and to determine whether or not that radio received the alert A Call Alert page can be initiated depending on the signaling MDC QCII or DTMF that has been preprogrammed on the channel after an unsuc
53. y before pressing the PTT button your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 33 Conventional Radio Features Initiating a Selective Call To initiate a Selective Call select a unit to call then place the call 1 Press the CALL softkey 2 Selecta unit in one of the following ways e From the ID number list Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed OR Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob to locate the name ID you want to call OR Enter using the keypad on the keypad mic the ID of the desired unit Note Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered If the list has been entered scroll to the first display Press the numeric keys on the keypad mic to enter the digit of the location number to access a preprogrammed call ID 3 Press the microphone PTT button A telephone type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service 4 When the receiving unit answers identify yourself and begin your Selective Call 5 To return to normal operation press the HOME button Note If you do not press the HOME button to hang up your unit will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit You will miss all subfleet traffic 34 Conventional Radio Features Viewing Your Unit ID Number 1 Press the CALL softkey momentarily to
54. y quick keying the radio two quick PTT button presses 30 Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkgroup Calls The Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups 1 Press the TGRF softkey The display changes to show the last selected talk group Rotate the Mode Knob to choose a different talkgroup The radio returns to the home display Note Note To select the default talkgroup press the SEL softkey while the radio displays FSET Selecting the FSET softkey causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup To abort the talkgroup menu press the HOME button or the PTT button Pressing the HOME exits the talkgroup select menu without saving the selected talkgroup choice Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmit If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased the display shows KE FAIL and a momentary tone is generated If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed the display shows ILL KEY anda momentary tone is generated PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head 31 Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkaround Talk Direct Mobile To Mobile To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system 1 Press the GIF softkey momentarily The DIR indicator lights indicating that the radio is now
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