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1. In case of test failure In case of self test failure the display shows FAtAL 05 or Error 06 and the illegal CL an continuous tone is sounded Turn off the radio VVI Ll and remove the battery Check the battery reinsert it and turn the radio on again If the radio still does not pass the self check a problem exists in the radio Contact the nearest Motorola A a a A bia Service Shop s d Note e The power up self check verifies that the radio s microprocessor based systems are working but it does not check all the RF components nor does it check the operation of all customer specific features Motorola recommends that the functioning of the radio be checked periodically by an authorized Motorola service shop Turn the radio off by turning the volume knob N counter clockwise IL Basic Radio Operation cont Selecting a Menu Mode Functions programmed into the radio can be selected either directly through a preprogrammed dedicated button or indirectly through the menu button The following features are included in the menu list e Scan List Programming Viewing e Force Site Search e Site Lock Unlock e Phone List Programming e ID Programming e Keypad Tones Mute On Off Any item if pre programmed can be selected from the menu list by pressing the menu button and thereafter repeatedly pressing the menu button until the required item is displayed on the l
2. e SmartZone supports Private Conversation Call Alert and Telephone Interconnect Since SmartZone supports 48 000 unique IDs the normal type II ID is used to make calls across different systems e Automatic Site Registration Smartzone radios have a new feature called Site Registration This feature enables the radio to automatically send in its talkgroup affiliation and talkgroup ID whenever it changes sites The site registration information along with a knowledge of the site of its origin enables the SmartZone system to know where all active members of a talkgroup are located This feature allows the SmartZone system to assign a channel only at the sites necessary to reach all active talkgroup members 52 VOCE OOOW COCO DOA Do ja Roaming Capability cont Locking and Unlocking a Site If the radio is programmed to include SmartZone or AMSS it requires to designate the site from which it should start operating on the system To do so choose the proper mode from the mode list To verify whether the radio is presently locked onto the site press the Menu button SitE L or Site uL is displayed If you wish to lock on a specific site verify SitE L appears on the display Press the Select button The display automatically reverts to the home display If you wish to unlock a specific site
3. Home button the radio will return to the home display 29 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz only cont Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List To scroll to a certain ID number on the OOO OOOO list The same list is shared by both Private co Conversation and Call Alert features Pe preprogrammed call list press the Call button to initiate the Private Call feature Note Each trunking system has its unique PC Call Alert The display shows PC momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number that was transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last ID was not stored You can now enter the ID number to be called OOOO OOOO VOOR To scroll through the call list use the scroll scroll button be any location number from 1 to 8 is displayed When scrolling through the list first Id LoCx x can momentarily with the location number and then the ID number Note The last location in the list bears the radio ID number 30 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz only cont Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List Cont 5 Press the PTT switch Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking Notes e If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy then a b
4. button will take you forward to the first or next member on the list the scroll button will take you backward to the last or previous member on the list Note When scrolling through the list first Id LoCx x can be any location number from 1 to 8 is displayed momentarily with the location number and then the ID number When Id LoCx is displayed use keypad digits 1 through 8 for the stored ID members location Digit 9 displays the owner s ID and 0 the last ID POOG OOOO OOO OOOO l J aa id LOL i x dA S3c mM aa Lii JE L 6062 OOO POO 32 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz only cont Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List Cont 5 Press the PTT switch Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking Notes e If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a call back tone and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press PTT to talk e When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard OOOw OOO OOOO 6a If the party you are calling does not respond then press the Home button to exit the Private Con
5. e LEDs RED when the radio is transmitting LED Green when radio is receiving OFF when radio is not transmitting e Status Indicators Battery Status T Solid when the battery is low Carrier Squelch M Indicates when the active conventional mode is being monitored ON BEING MONITORED OFF NOT BEING MONITORED Scan 4 Indicates when the radio is scanning Programming Mode O Indicates when the radio is in the programming mode ON IN PROGRAMMING MODE OFF NOT IN PROGRAMMING MODE Direct Indicates whether you are talking directly to another radio talkaround or through a repeater in Conventional mode ON DIRECT OFF REPEATER amp Notin use LO Not in use 8 Getting Started cont Alert Tone Indications The GTX radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radio operating conditions Low Battery A low battery condition is indicated by a high pitched cricket like chirp chirp There are two low battery conditions The low battery alert will be heard if the battery voltage falls below the low voltage level The tone will be emitted when the PTT is released in the transmit mode and when the low battery condition is detected in the receive mode Successful Power Up When the radio is first turned on a short high pitched tone indicates that the radio has passed its power up self test and is ready for use Unsuccessful Power Up When t
6. 8 Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected mode Trunked Systems 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired mode 2 Listen until you hear activity then adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level 3 Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected mode 15 Basic Radio Operation cont Transmitting Conventional Modes 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired mode 2 Do not interrupt another user If the mode on which you are transmitting is programmed to receive PL Private Line or DPL Digital Private Line ensure that the channel is not in use by listening to activity If the green LED is solid while receiving PTT released this will indicate that the channel is currently busy and you should not transmit 3 When the channel is available press and hold the PTT switch and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone The red Tx LED will light continuously while the radio is transmitting When you have finished talking transmitting release the PTT to listen receive Note e Ifa mode is programmed for receive only any attempt to transmit on that mode will cause an invalid mode tone to sound until the PTT switch is released Trunked Systems 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired trunked mode 2 Press the PTT switch Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area The red Tx LED will light while the radio is transmitting When your transmission is c
7. A few moments after the PTT is released the illegal number you have entered will be displayed e Use a Backspace button to delete the displayed digits Use the keypad to enter the desired number OOO OOOO OOO POOL POOU DOOS i 28 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz only cont Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called cont 5 Press the PTT switch Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking Notes If there is a delay in answering your incoming call E a and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available MOG you will receive a call back tone and your radio D automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press PTT to talk When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard 6a If the party you are calling does not respond then press the Home button to exit the Private Conversation feature or 6b If the party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice 7 Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called party DOA OOO OOOO 8 When you have finished your conversation or if the radio you are calling does not answer or is not in service press the
8. CA momentarily and then the last ID number 3 Press the PTT switch to send the ID number 3a Ifyou hear one beep it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system the radio you are paging is not on the air and your radio remains in the Call Alert mode You can either go back to step 3 and press the PTT switch to send the ID number again or press the Home button to return to the home display Note e If after six seconds the called radio fails to acknowledge the alert a low pitch alert tone sounds and the display changes to no rESP You may try this sequence again or 3b If you hear five beeps it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page The display shows SCC momentarily and the radio automatically returns to the home display 35 Call Alert Page Operation cont Direct Entry of the ID Number to be C all Alert Paged 1 Press the Call button to directly enter the ID number to be called POOG DOOS Note e Ifthe radio is programmed with both Private Call PC or Call Alert CA features then press the call button twice to enter the CA mode L nm 2 The display shows CA momentarily and then the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last display was not stored Y
9. professional installer technician qualified in the requirements for such installations An air bag s size shape and deployment area can vary by vehicle make model and front compartment configuration e g bench seat vs bucket seats Contact the vehicle manufacturer s corporate headquarters if necessary for specific air bag information for the vehicle make model and front compartment configuration involved in your communication equipment installation 64 General Information cont Read This Information Before Using Your Radio e Antenna Care and Replacement Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Replace a damaged antenna immediately Use only the supplied or approved antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations e Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of communication devices in the areas where you drive Always obey them Also when using your mobile while driving please e give full attention to driving e use hands free operation if available and e pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require e Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment for example equipment in hospitals and cars is shielded from RF energy However RF energy from your radio may affect some electronic equipm
10. radio housing Do not disassemble the radio in any way Keep the connector cover in place until ready to use the accessory connector Replace the cover immediately after the accessory has been disconnected 60 General Information cont Safety Standards The Federal Communications Commission FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment Motorola subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure substantially below FCC recommended limits e Do not hold the radio with the antenna very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially the face ears or eyes while transmitting Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone two to three inches away from the lips e Do not hold the transmit switch PTT on when not actually desiring to transmit e Do not allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter e Do not operate this equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere Under certain conditions radios can interfere with blasting operations When you are in the vicinity of construction work look for and observe signs cautioning against radio transmission If radio transmission is prohibited you must not transmit until out of the area Furthermore you must turn off your radio to prevent any a
11. Battery Swivel Belt Loop Adapter for Use with Carry Cases HLN9750 DTMF Leather Carry Case w Swivel for Fully Approved FM 600 mAH Battery DTMF Leather Carry Case w Belt Loop for Fully Approved FM 600 mAH Battery Swiveller includes holster belt and strap Spring Action 3 Belt Clip NTN5243AR Shoulder Strap for use with all Carry Cases Audio Accessories HMN9725DR Remote Speaker Microphone w Coil Cord and Clip Back HMN9727BR Earpiece w out Volume Control HMN9752BR Earpiece w Volume Control HMN9754DR 2 piece Surveillance Microphone PTT and Microphone are BDN6720 BDN6706 FLN8660 combined in 1 piece Ear Receiver w GP300 style connector Ear Receiver w vox Accessories Clamp Plug 59 General Information Transmitting Distance Several conditions determine the distance that your radio will transmit a clear data voice communication The following list describes many conditions and their typical affect on your radio s transmitting distance radio s power radio s tuning stormy weather at sea city in a building on a tall building s roof in a subway more power properly tuned radio on frequency more power adverse atmospheric conditions better ground plane clearer line of sight large tall buildings interference problems structural boundaries interference problems less interference clearer line of sight below ground level interference problems longer distance longer distance shorter d
12. Ifthe calling party answers carry on with the conversation in the usual way Press the PTT to talk and release the PTT to listen POOG OOOO e When you have completed your conversation or if the number you have dialed is busy or does not answer press the Home button to hang up Ro ay 54 Batteries and Accessories Battery Information The GTX portable radio receives its power 7 5Vdc from a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery This battery is a safe dependable power source for your radio Proper care of the battery will ensure its effectiveness and allow for peak radio performance Recharging Nickel Cadmium Batteries Recharge the battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance The battery is designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger Charging with non Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty Note When charging with the battery attached to the radio turn the radio off to ensure a full charge WARNING Do not attempt to change or charge the battery in a hazardous atmosphere Charging Temperature The battery should be at about 77 F room temperature whenever possible Charging a cold battery below 50 F may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery Charging a hot battery above 95 F results in reduced discharge capacity affecting the performance of the radio Short Circuit Care should be t
13. OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off two way radio Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere It is rare but your radio or its accessories could generate sparks Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as gas stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Do not transport or store flammable gas liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle which contains your radio or accessories Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard NFPA 58 For a copy of this standard contact the National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publications Sales Division 66 General Information cont 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
14. answer your call then you can choose to leave your radio s ID via call alert so that you can be called back Answering a Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call 1 When your radio receives a Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation call your display will show I A PC Your radio will sound two beeps to indicate a call being received You will have 20 seconds to answer the call before the radio automatically returns to the home display 2 Press the Call button The display will show the incoming caller s ID number and the call received annunciator will turn off After viewing the caller s ID number you can decide to either talk privately go to step 3 or not answer the call by letting the remainder of the 20 seconds elapse and returning to the home display Note e If you press the PTT switch before you press the Call button the response will be transmitted to everyone in the talkgroup 42 Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Answering a Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Cont 3 If you decide to answer the call press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the JIT aC Le caller The caller s ID number will remain on the display for the duration of the call 757500 4 When you have finished your conversation press the Home button or the call response button to hang up the radio will ret
15. ao a E iE a E E 52 AMSS Peate a are eaae eA a rA aere aat eor Ear anioni aE aS TE NS 52 Conventional Phone Operation Conventional Phone Operation Procedure eesseseeesessesresresssrsssrssrssesisresreresessressese 53 Batteries and Accessories Battery Information se eere e E E E A RA ine EAS 54 Tist OF ACCESSOLIES ereo retenar nnee epaiari aie anini e oeann rinane er eeunaet 57 General Information Transmitting Distance 0 jcccccesecseceicessehisedeocceeseacescenseniecrenvasseaicenschdsbtesedeessegestsadeadecees 59 Radio Care ooeec 59 Safety Standards cee 60 Important Safety Information 61 Air Bag Warning Statement ce ceeeeeeseeeeeesees 63 Read this Information Before Using Your Radio 64 nTen th at E AE ET S E A 66 Express Service Plus 67 Parts Information 68 Computer Software Copyrights Patent Disclostire ineeie ae s a a aa a E er didain 68 3 Introduction Basic Radio Features Welcome to the Motorola GTX portable radio GTX Portable radios are sophisticated state of the art communication units with 90 modes available in the 800 MHz and 900 MHz frequency ranges Pioneering the latest technology in radio electronics Motorola GTX Portable radios provide features that were once only available in more expensive radios Intelligent and flexible software increases the radio s capability decreases the radio s physical size and permits many of the radio s features to be cust
16. automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press the PTT switch to talk When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard Note If the radio you are calling is not in service you will not hear the ringing and the display will show no rESP Go to step 6 to hang up If the party you are calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds the display will show no AnS the telephone ringing will stop and an alert tone will sound At this point you can either send a Call Alert page go to step 1 of Leaving a Call Alert Page when the called party does not answer the Private Conversation Call or go to step 8 of this procedure to hang up If the party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called person When you have finished your conversation or if the radio you are calling does not answer or is not in service press the Home button to hang up the radio will return to the home display OOO OOOO OOOO OOOO 066 OOO POOU DOCA Se Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont 48 Trunked E nhanced Private Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List You can also call an ID number at a particular locat
17. the CALL button the response will be transmitted to everyone in the talkgroup see dispatch mode operation Note When in home display mode if the PTT is pressed before the repeater hang up time then the call remains a private call 3 Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the caller The caller s ID number will remain on the display for the duration of the call Notes and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a call back tone and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press PTT to talk 4 When you have finished your conversation press the Home button to return to the home display If there is a delay in answering your incoming call When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard OOO POOG OOOO DEEA POOG OOOO 26 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz Only cont Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received 1 To call the last ID number transmitted or received press the Call button OOO OOOO 2 The display shows PC momentarily and then the last called ID 3 Press and hold the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation Notes If there is a delay in answering your incoming c
18. the home display ney Si See MW vt aood OOOS 000E OOO OOOwW MOOD ee DOOS Si l Trunked E nhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called Press the 8 Call button to call the ID number directly The display shows PC momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if last ID was not stored You can now enter the ID number to be called Enter the new six digit ID number using the keypad On the display the old ID number disappears The new digits appear as they are being entered The cursor shifts to the right to indicate the location of the next number to be entered Note If you press PTT after entering an illegal ID number then illegal tone is heard and the display shows ILLEG Id A few moments after the PTT is released the illegal number you have entered will be displayed e Use Backspace button to delete the displayed digits Use the keypad to enter the desired number 45 Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Direct Entry of the D Number to be Called Cont 5 Press the PTT switch Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking No
19. verify that SitE uL appear on the display To change the selection press the Select button As a result the radio will unlock the required site Forcing a Site Change Repeatedly press the menu button until ForCd SS is displayed Press the select button The radio starts searching for a new site and the display reverts to the home display AMSS Feature AMSS feature is available either in the automatic unlocked or manual locked mode In the automatic mode the radio switches as it goes out of range of the system and another system comes within range In the manual mode the site used is the site that is selected when you have entered the manual mode A forced site search FSS can be initiated either in the automatic or manual mode 53 Conventional Phone Operation Conventional Phone Operation Feature The conventional telephone feature allows you to use your conventional radio similar to a standard telephone POOG OOOO e To make a call press the Phone button The display will show PH with the current conventional system e In this mode for every number entered from the keypad including and buttons the corresponding DTMF tone will be sent e Type the relevant access code to enter the telephone system If the access is successful you will hear dial TI 1 TO tone e Dial the required telephone number Each digit is sent on each key press e
20. 1 GTX Portable Radio Contents Introduction Basie Radio FCatares verirrt A r EE ITO tenses aaa 3 Trispectioniand Unpacking ics sccssesscsacesitssccstecesauss cessheasetesessasescedsasisevisavsasiave SEAST E senese 3 Warnings Cautions and NOb6Sicsiieeki aie sescdericeias levcasaceedviecs A ETER 3 Getting Started Battery Installation lt s2 csciseisesscih nave atenii nied R OE aie 4 Battery Removal vccicsscssscaveisccsessscvassvtesaces esr E nr eE NEE EEEE ATENEA ATSE EAEE EGEAS ESEE 4 Controls Switches Indicators and Connectors iD Keypad 286 Display vivccsisvicsecusciesveccsaccacees os Stats Indicators and LNDS c s cccssessecossscecsiveesdesescovtercacdssscuesleiddeessaddvscnsdtdasstassenedssaonees Alert Tone Ini dications x cscs sec reesen EAE Ea E EE CERE TEE EREE TEELE ERRES Mime Out Tim OF era aE cases Trunked or Conventional Radio Operation Basic Radio Operation R adioOn Om Power UPa aa N a AE EE A EAEAN EAE 10 Selecting a Menu Mode ssec s ll Muting and Unmuting the Keypad Tones well Monitor On OFE is sccisess csadscrievicsssass easczeccscaveveees weld Failsoft Operation Trunked Systems Only ce escecssseeseceseeseeeseeeeeseeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeaees 13 Selecting a MOde yy cess cousexssessesseossasseceiansysndewessosoncend vases teondiss venededeanionsssstansestedsastioauedste 14 Receiving a Call PPS STAINS onc e A a Cebus cdsvens E E E E E REE Scan Operation MG OG CEL OM 225 25 P
21. E T E A AEE E E EA Turning Scan On Off ug Deleting Nuisance Mod s ii iisi sceseviccssasiisevecassceidcdivedsaaisccescvicenssaianeassvascaaaWieasieasisseeceese 16 Talkback Delays icssvs evsvedseavecbiessass ceadessvesbees ostenasaiesdasdvsosndsssceecatieviens sstoans dvtiarsveevedves 17 Scan List Programming Viewing cis cisi cite e E EEEE ETES 17 Trunked Telephone Operation General Informationer an acai iyneticnui stan inniantiat esa auuiounieiare 18 Receiving a Telephone Call Land to Mobile 0 cceseeceesseseeseeeeeereeeeceeesaeeeeeeaeenreeeees 18 Calling the Last Number Dialed 0 cece wld Calling a Stored Number using Direct Access anal Storing a New Phone Num ber sc lesisscseccsdccsdansssessasessecazai ssvsnessavnedvsseadexsdssdena SENE EEREN 23 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz Only Introductionis eea E e e a a a a aia 25 Answering a Private Conversation Call eee wD Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received sa26 Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called cece eeeesesececeeeeeeeeeeceeeeaeeereeseeneeeeees 27 Motorola GTX SMARTNET Private Line Digital Private Line Private Conversation Call Alert and SmartZone are trademarks of Motorola Inc 1997 by Motorola Inc 1301 E Algonquin Road Schaumburg IL 60196 Printed 1 97 All Rights Reserved 2 GTX Portable Radio Contents cont Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 0 cee ecescceceeseeeeeeseceeeeseeec
22. aken to avoid external short circuiting of the battery WARNING A sustained high rate discharge for example a paper clip placed accidentally across the battery contacts may permanently damage the battery void the battery warranty and create a burn or fire hazard Memory E ffect Reduced Charge Capacity Memory effect is a phenomenon caused by temporary loss in battery capacity or voltage due to repetitive shallow discharging or long term overcharging This memory effect has been virtually eliminated from Motorola batteries by the use of new cell technology 55 Batteries and Accessories cont Rechargeable Battery Care These battery tips will help assure you the highest performance and longest cycle life from your Motorola rechargeable battery Charge your new battery overnight 14 16 hours before using it This is referred to as initializing and will enable you to obtain maximum battery capacity New batteries can be stored up to two years without significant cycle loss Store new unused batteries at room temperature in a cool dry area Batteries which have been in storage should be charged overnight When using a Motorola rapid charger leave battery in charger for an additional 1 2 hours after the green light appears Do Not leave your radio amp battery in the charger when not charging Continuous charging will shorten battery life Don t use your charger as a radio stand Only charge batteries w
23. all and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a call back tone and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press PTT to talk e When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard OCEA POOG OOOO 4 Pause for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone 5 If the party you are calling does not respond then press the Home button to exit the Private Conversation feature and return to the home display 27 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz only cont Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called Press the Call button to call the ID number directly The display shows PC momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if last ID was not stored You can now enter the ID number to be called Enter the new six digit ID number using the keypad On the display the old ID number disappears The new digits appear as they are being entered The cursor shifts to the right to indicate the location of the next number to be entered Note e If you press PTT after entering an illegal ID number then illegal tone is heard and the display shows ILLEG Id
24. and an alert tone will sound At this point you can send a Call Alert page to the party you are calling This will leave your radio s ID number with the called radio so that you can be called back later 2 Press the PTT switch to send the Call Alert page You will hear five beeps to indicate that the number has been received by the system the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page The display shows SCC momentarily and the radio automatically returns to the home display For more details see the Call Alert Page Operation on page 33 3 Press the HOME key and the radio will return to the home display Note e Once engaged in a private conversation if the radio is left idle for more than one minute a momentary warning alert will sound every six seconds to remind you that dispatch calls are not being heard After two minutes a permanent invalid mode tone will be heard 51 Roaming Capability SmartZone Operation GTX portables have the ability to operate on specially equipped Type II systems for roaming most TM commonly referred to as Smartzone e SmartZone provides an efficient use of channel resources Efficient channel utilization is achieved via a new capability called Dynamic Site Assignment This capability provides for the keying of a voice channel only at the sites necessary to reach the talkgroup members in a group call or individuals in selective calls
25. ccidental transmission e Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion e Turn radio off when removing or installing a battery l General Information cont Important Safety Information Intrinsically Safe Radios FMRC Approved Equipment Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations of flammable material exist hazardous atmosphere is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70 National Fire Protection Association Article 500 hazardous classified locations An Approval Guide issued by Factory Mutual Research Corporation FMRC lists manufacturers and the products approved by FMRC for use in such locations FMRC has also issued a voluntary approval standard for repair service Class Number 3605 FMRC Approval labels are attached to the radio to identify the unit as being FM Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres This label specifies the hazardous Class Division Group along with the part number of the battery that must be used Their Approval mark is shown below APPROVED WARNING Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified e g FMRC Approved for such use An explosion or fire may result Do not operate the FMRC Approved Product in a haza
26. condition A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services Through its maintenance and installation program Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis Motorola s Customer Service Division is the largest service organization specializing in mobile communications It includes over 900 authorized stations In addition our products are serviced throughout the world by a wide network of company or authorized independent distributor service organizations For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service representative authorized Motorola dealer or Motorola sales representative If you suspect a radio problem check the following items before requesting service 1 Radio Checks e Be sure the radio is turned on and the channel selector is in the proper position e Replace or recharge the battery The first time a new battery is used it should charge a minimum of 16 hours e Antenna must be screwed on properly with the base flush against the radio top e Be sure that the 3 position toggle switch is in the proper position e Check that the radio problem is not caused by accessories improperly connected 2 Operating Instructions Review your operation instructions to ensure proper radio use 3 Problem s Not Solved After following steps 1 and 2 if your radio still exhibits a problem review you
27. croll through active scan members list press Scan button but to scroll through all modes in the radio trunk and OOO conventional use the scroll O or scroll button If you want to add a member to the list and the list is full the radio indicates this with a medium beep o 3 5 When you have finished scan programming viewing press the Home button to exit 18 Trunked Telephone Operation General Information The trunked telephone feature is similar to that of a standard telephone Receiving a Telephone Call land to Mobile 1 When you receive a telephone call you hear the telephone ring and the characters PH will be displayed with the talkgroup currently in use OOOwW OOO OOOO 2 Press the Phone button to answer the call The display shows PHonE Press the PTT switch to talk and release to listen Note e Incoming phone call numbers are not stored in the phone list 3 If during the conversation you need DTMF overdial use the keypad Use the scroll or button to scroll through the list then press PTT switch to send the numbers DEEA POEG OOOO 4 Press the PTT switch to talk and release to listen 5 When you have finished your conversation press the Home button to hang up The radio will return to the Home display 19 Trunked Telephone Operation cont Calling the Last Number Dialed Press the Phon
28. d then the button bearing the pound sign The display changes to show the numbers as they are being entered 16 digits can be entered but only 8 can be displayed Note Once you have started entering numbers the Menu button will function as a delete key e When the last digit on the display has been erased an additional press of this key will cause a bad key chirp After dialing the desired number press the select button to store the new number The display will first show the location number momentarily and then the new stored number Note At this point another location s can be changed by repeating the steps 4 through 8 When you have finished phone programming viewing press the Home button to exit The radio will return to the home display 25 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz Only Introduction The Private Conversation feature allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by two parties In this feature if you want to view the calling radio s ID number before answering press the Call button Answering a Private Conversation Call 1 When your radio receives a Private Conversation call you will hear two alert tones the display will show 1 A PC and you will hear the caller 2 Press the Call button The display will show PC momentarily and then the incoming caller s ID number CAUTION If you press the PTT button before you press
29. e button to make a phone call If the system access is successful you will hear a dial tone and the last number dialed will be displayed Notes e Ifyou are out of the trunked system range or the phone interconnect is out of service no PHonE is displayed for six seconds after trying to access the system and a continuous low pitched tone is emitted e If the trunked phone interconnect is in use a busy tone sounds and PH buSY is displayed If you hang up you will lose your place in the queue e This is a timed message If you cannot access the DEA POOG OOOO telephone system no dial tone heard you need to press the Home button to hang up and start again from step 1 of this procedure 20 Trunked Telephone Operation cont Calling the Last Number Dialed cont 3 To redial the last number called press the PTT switch 4 The telephone number will be sent out by pressing the PTT switch and you will hear tones as they are being sent After the complete number has been dialed you will hear either a busy tone or ring tone If you hear a busy tone follow step 5 given below DEEA POOG OOOO 5 When you have finished your conversation or if the number you are calling is busy or there is no answer press the Home button to hang up 6 The radio will return to the home display 21 Trunked Telephone Operati
30. eeeeeeeeeeaeees 29 Calling an ID Number at a Known Location in the Call List 31 Call Alert Page Operation TT TPOAUCHION 23255502 teats cass c45 cot cons E served vues senna seve five sietteuecbcuged 33 Answering a Call Alert Page 0 cecessssssscesscsscesecesceseseesesceecesaceseeseeaeeaeeeeeaeenseeaeeues 33 Sending a Call Alert to the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received 000 34 Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Call Alert Paged cceeseseecceseceeeereeeeteeenee 35 Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 00 ec cecesccseceseeseceeceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeaeens 37 Paging an ID Number at a Known Location in the Call List 0 eeeseeeeeeeeeee 38 Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only TiitPOMUCHIOIIS EERE EEEE stan cts cusee atta cases pate EA E ie ateant aaa 41 Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call Enhanced Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called 0 eee cecesesccscessececeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneeneees Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 000 ceesccsceeseeseeeseeeeeeseeseceeeeeeeeeeaeees Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List Leaving a Call Alert Page when Called Party Does not Answer cccccsccesseeseeeeees 50 Roaming Capability SmartZone Operations aier E EEEE E EE EE ENE e E AE E S 51 Locking and Unlocking a Siter ngon e aeee ENEE R E E R E 52 Forcing a Site Changer
31. ent Consult your physician or the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers hearing aids etc to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy The operation of inadequately shielded medical devices may be adversely affected when a radio is ON Turn your radio OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in the areas instruct you to do so Always request permission before using your radio near medical equipment RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with your vehicle manufacturer s representative to be sure your radio will not affect the electronic system of your vehicle 65 General Information cont Aircraft Turn your radio OFF before boarding any aircraft Use it on the ground only with crew permission Do not use in the air To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems Federal Aviation Administration FAA regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your radio while the plane is on the ground To prevent interference with FCC regulations prohibit using your radio while the plane is in the air Children Do not allow children to play with your radio It is not a toy Children could hurt themselves or others by poking themselves or others in the eye with the antenna for example Children also could damage the radio Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your radio
32. est of the package to be approved This approved package must be strictly observed and there must be no substitution of items even if the substitute you wanted to consider appears as an approved accessory elsewhere in the Guide for some other communications equipment unit Approved configurations are listed by FMRC Approved Product in the annual Approval Guide published by FMRC That guide and the Approval Standard Class Number 3605 document can be ordered from the following address Training Resource Center Publications Order Processing Dept Factory Mutual Engineering and Research 1151 Boston Providence Turnpike PO Box 9102 Norwood MA 02062 telephone 617 762 4300 Restrictions Because this radio contains a transmitter federal law prohibits unauthorized non licensed personnel from adjusting or maintaining it If any operational difficulties should arise while using this product report them to authorized service personnel as soon as possible WARNING Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio or accessories Airbag Warning Statement WARNING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS An air bag inflates with great force DO NOT place objects including communication equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If the communication equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates this could cause serious injury Installation of vehicle communication equipment should be performed by a
33. ff or if the radio is turned off 3 To turn scanning off press the Scan button once again 4 The scan status annunciator turns off indicating that scan is off and the radio stops scanning Note e To initiate a call properly during scan mode press PTT for a few seconds Deleting Nuisance Modes While scanning if you find that a certain mode is noisy and disturbs you can delete it temporarily from the scan list by pressing the select button when the display shows the nuisance channel As a result the radio excludes this mode and continues to scan the remaining modes in the list To include the deleted mode back into the scan list exit and reenter scan 7 Scan Operation Talkback Delay You may talkback during a detected activity for a pre programmed RSS time period after the activity ends After this time period the radio will resume scan Scan List Programming Viewing If you desire to make changes in the scan list follow the steps given below OOC DEA 1 Press the menu button until SCAn PrG is displayed 2 Press Select button located above the PTT switch 3 Four beeps are sounded and display shows the default home channel and the scan status The scan icon indicates that the displayed mode is in the scan list 4 To add a member or delete a member from the list press the select button To s
34. h alert tone sounds and the display changes to no rESP You may try this sequence again or If you hear five beeps it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page The display shows SCC momentarily and the radio automatically returns to the home display 37 Call Alert Page Operation cont Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List To scroll to an ID number to be Call Alert paged from the preprogrammed call list press the Call button Note If the radio is programmed with both Private Call PC or Call Alert CA features then press the Call button twice to enter the CA mode The display shows CA momentarily and then the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last display was not stored You can now scroll to the ID number in the call list To enter the list press scroll or scroll O button The scroll button will take you forward to the first or next member on the list the scroll button will take you backward to the last or previous member on the list When scrolling through the list first Id LoCx x can be any location number from 1 to 8 is displayed momentarily with the location number and then the ID number Note The last number in the list is the radio ID number Press the PTT to initiate the page To exit pres
35. he radio is first turned on a short low pitched tone indicates that the radio has failed to pass its power up self test and is not ready for use Contact your nearest Motorola Service Shop Invalid Mode A continuous low pitched tone is heard when an invalid or unprogrammed operation is performed on the radio Valid Good Key Press A short medium pitched tone when a key is pressed indicates that the key instruction has been accepted Invalid Bad Key Press A short low pitched tone when a key is pressed indicates that the key instruction has been rejected Time Out Timer Warning Your radio s time out timer limits the duration of your transmission time When you are pressing the PTT switch transmitting a short low pitched warning tone will sound four seconds before the allotted time will expire Time Out Timer Timed Out If your phone conversation is longer than the time allotted to the time out timer a continuous low pitched tone will sound indicating that your transmission has been cut off This tone will continue until you depress the PHON button Failsoft Trunked Systems Only A faint beeping tone every ten seconds indicates that the radio is operating in the failsoft mode Phone Busy A bah bah bah bah tone when telephone interconnect is accessed indicates that all available channels are busy and the radio is in queue for the next available phone channel DTMF Tones During Dialing When a digi
36. hen they need it If it isn t fully discharged don t recharge it We recommend you purchase a second battery for multiple longer duty cycle applications Do not return fully charged batteries to the charger for an extra boost This action will significantly reduce cycle life Stabilize battery to room temperature 72 degrees Fahrenheit before charging Charging below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and above 104 degrees Fahrenheit will decrease cycle life For optimum battery life and operation use only Motorola brand chargers They were designed to operate as an integrated energy system These simple instructions protect your rechargeable batteries from extreme temperatures and enhance their performance and life 56 Batteries and Accessories cont Battery Disposal For disposal nickel cadmium sealed rechargeable batteries should be delivered to an authorized metals reclamation dealer or returned to Motorola Nickel metal hydride batteries although they contain no designated toxic metals are recommended to be disposed of through an authorized metals reclamation dealer WARNING Do not dispose of any batteries in a fire as they may explode This product is powered by a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery At the end of its useful life the battery can be recycled However recycling facilities may not be available in all areas Under various state or local laws the battery must be recycled or disposed of properly and can
37. ically switches to failsoft operation according to predefined codeplug programming Thus your radio display shows Failsoft Mode or Failsoft Personality Mode see display In failsoft operation your radio can transmit and receive on a conventional predetermined frequency as opposed to trunked mode When you are in failsoft operation you hear a faint beeping sound every ten seconds your display shows the failsoft group and FS if the radio has been programmed for failsoft If the radio has been programmed for system Fallon i e one failsoft frequency for all talkgoups Falise ode Pesa wads in the system then the display shows the system and FS 14 Basic Radio Operation cont Selecting a Mode A mode is a trunking system or a conventional channel with features slaved or programmed to it Before you send or receive calls set the radio to the desired mode Tx Rx LED To select trunking system or conventional channels press the or buttons To select trunking talkgroup use the channel selector group located on the top panel of the radio and rotate the knob to the desired location OOOO OOOO MOOS Receiving a Call Conventional Modes 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired mode 2 Listen until you hear activity then adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level Note The squelch opening level setting may be reprogrammed at an authorized service facility
38. ingle Unit Rapid Charger European Plug 220 Volts HTN9803 Single Unit Rapid Charger UK Plug 240 Volts HTN9702 Single Unit Standard Charger 110 Volts HTN9804 Single Unit Standard Charger European Plug 220 Volts HTN9805 Single Unit Standard Charger UK Plug 240 Volts HLN9719 Vehicular Chargers Adapter Bracket 12 Volts for use with Single Unit Rapid Chargers HLN9748 Multiple Unit Rapid Charger 110 Volts HLN9811 Multiple Unit Rapid Charger European Plug 220 Volts HLN9812 Multiple Unit Rapid Charger UK Plug 240 Volts HLN9944 Wall Mounting Bracket for Multiple Unit Chargers Antennas NAF5042 806 941 MHz 1 4 Wavelength Whip NAF5037 806 870 MHz 1 2 Wavelength Whip NAF5038 896 941 MHz 1 2 Wavelength Whip Flex Batteries HNN9628 1200 mAH Standard Battery HNN9701 1200 mAH Fully Approved Factory Mutual Battery HNN8308 600 mAH Slim Battery HNN9808 600 mAH Fully Approved Factory Mutual Slim Battery 58 Batteries and Accessories cont List of Accessories Cont Carrying Accessories HLN9428 HLN9750 HLN9421 HLN9076 HLN9429 HLN9426 HLN9149 HLN9427 HLN9431 TDN1002 HLN8255 DTMF Standard Leather Carry Case w Belt Loop Nylon Belt Loop Carry Case for High Capacity Battery DTMF Standard Leather Carry Case w Swivel Standard Molded Carry Holder with Belt Clip DTMF Leather Carry Case w Belt Loop for Fully Approved FM 1200 mAH Battery DTMF Leather Carry Case w Swivel for Fully Approved FM 1200 mAH
39. ion in the preprogrammed call list To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list press Call button to initiate the Enhanced Private Call feature The display shows PC momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number that was transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last ID was not stored You can now enter the ID number to be called To reach the required known location enter the list and press scroll or scroll button The Scroll button will take you forward to the first or next member on the list the scroll button will take you backward to the last or previous member on the list Note When scrolling through the list first Id LoCx x can be any location number from 1 to 8 is displayed momentarily with the location number and then the ID number When Id LoC is displayed use keypad digits 1 through 8 for the stored ID members location Digit 9 displays the owner s ID and 0 the last ID 49 6a or 6b Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List Cont Press the PTT switch Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking Notes If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a ca
40. is performed on a unit which does not require the outer casing of the unit to be opened in a manner which exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit You do not have to be an FMRC Approved Repair Facility to perform these actions Relabeling The repair facility shall have a method by which the replacement of FMRC Approval labels are controlled to ensure that any relabeling is limited to units that were originally shipped from the Manufacturer with an FM Approval label in place FMRC Approval labels shall not be stocked by the repair facility An FMRC Approval label shall be ordered from the original manufacturer as needed to 63 General Information cont Important Safety Information Intrinsically Safe Radios cont repair a specific unit Replacement labels may be obtained and applied by the repair facility providing satisfactory evidence that the unit being relabeled was originally an FMRC Approved unit Verification may include but is not limited to a unit with a damaged Approval label a unit with a defective housing displaying an Approval label or a customer invoice indicating the serial number of the unit and purchase of an FMRC Approved model Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories The communications equipment package that Motorola submits to FMRC for testing and approval is tested as a system that consists of the communications unit itself and the battery antenna and other options or accessories that make up the r
41. ist Every time you press the menu button takes you to the next item on the list Note To deselect any feature go to the menu list When the off status is displayed press the select button Muting Unmuting the Keypad Tones Press the menu button to select the menu list Repeatedly press the menu button until mute on is displayed Press the select button located just above the PTT switch to select mute on The radio automatically returns to the home display To unmute repeat the above steps POA OOOO OOOO LOCO a 12 Basic Radio Operation cont Monitor On Off Note The monitoring feature is available when the radio is in conventional mode and Coded Squelch PL or DPL is preprogrammed for the receiver frequency 2s Press the monitor button located on the side first Monitor Button _ Ga button from the top to turn monitoring on Select Button 4 The speaker is enabled when the monitor icon is displayed To turn monitoring OFF again press the monitor button B Basic Radio Operation cont Failsoft Operation Trunked Systems Only Note Failsoft capability can be programmed in the codeplug The failsoft system ensures that you will continue to have radio communications capability in case of trunked system failure During trunked operation if the central trunking controller fails the radio automat
42. istance longer distance shorter distance shorter distance longer distance shorter distance on top of a hill less interference clear line of sight longer distance intervening hills more interference no line of sight shorter distance inside a vehicle metal structure interference problems shorter distance Radio Care Cleaning Clean external surfaces of the radio with a mild detergent and a stiff non metallic short bristled brush A suitable detergent solution may be mixed by adding one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water 0 5 solution Apply the detergent solution sparingly with the brush being careful not to allow excess detergent to remain entrapped near connectors and controls or in cracks and crevices Do not submerse the radio in the detergent solution Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft lint free cloth Clean all battery contacts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt grease or other foreign material that may prevent good electrical connections Handling e Do not handle the radio roughly do not pound drop or throw the radio Do not carry the radio by the antenna e Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids Never allow the radio to become submersed e Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits CAUTION Clean the radio with the recommended solution only Cleaning the radio with solvents or spirits may be harmful and permanently damage the
43. ll back tone and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press PTT to talk When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard Note If the radio you are calling is not in service you will not hear the ringing and the display will show no rESP Go to step 6 to hang up If the party you are calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds the display will show no AnS the telephone ringing will stop and an alert tone will sound At this point you can either send a Call Alert page go to step 1 of Leaving a Call Alert Page when the called party does not answer the Private Conversation Call or go to step 8 of this procedure to hang up If the party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called person When you have finished your conversation or if the radio you are calling does not answer or is not in service press the Home button to hang up the radio will return to the home display 50 Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Leaving Call Alert Page When Called Party Does Not Answer 1 Ifthe party you are private calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds the display will show no AnS the telephone ringing will stop
44. ly Cont Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 1 To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list press the Call button to initiate the Enhanced Private Call feature DOCG OOOO Note Each trunking system has its unique EPC Call Alert list The same list is shared by both Private Conversation and Call Alert features 2 The display shows PC momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number that was transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last ID was not stored You can now enter the ID number to be called CEEA 3 To scroll through the call list use the scroll oe scroll button 4 When scrolling through the list first Id LoCx x can be any location number from 1 to 8 is displayed momentarily with the location number and then the ID number Note e The last location in the list bears the radio ID number 47 6a or 6b Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List Cont Press the PTT switch Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio then begin talking Notes If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a call back tone and your radio
45. nd conditions ESP does not include repairs which will be necessary due to damage caused by accidents physical abuse or misuse of the product s acts of God and fires Batteries battery chargers and external accessories are excluded from this plan Service under ESP is available only at the service center listed herein If you are unsure as to whether your radio is covered under Express Service Plus call the depot at 800 227 6772 or 815 489 1000 68 General Information cont Parts Information 7 00 A M 7 00 P M CST Monday Friday Chicago U S A Domestic U S A 1 800 422 4210 or 847 538 8023 1 800 826 1913 or 410 712 6200 Federal Government TELEX 280127 FAX 1 847 538 8198 FAX 1 410 712 4991 Federal Government Domestic U S A after hours or weekends 1 800 925 4357 International 1 847 538 8023 TELEX 403305 MOTO PART SHBU UD FAX 1 847 576 3023 TWX 910 693 0869 No International weekend service is available Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola equipment 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 preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment de
46. not be disposed of in landfills or incinerators In addition U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations classify used nickel cadmium batteries as hazardous waste unless certain exemptions apply Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of nickel cadmium batteries You can ship postpaid your used Motorola nickel cadmium batteries to INMETCO an EPA approved recycling facility at the address given on the next page Should you have any questions contact the facility first Consideration should be given to the methods of collecting labeling and shipping used nickel cadmium batteries Your federal state or local EPA should be consulted for specific requirements and for recycling options in your area Motorola as a responsible corporate citizen has always been concerned with the protection of the environment For further information you may call the Motorola America s Parts Division Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 422 4210 Nickel Cadmium Battery Recycling Facility INMETCO Bin M1 P O Box 7202 245 Pottersville Road Ellwood City PA 16117 Phone 412 758 2800 Fax 412 758 9311 For additional information on Motorola s batteries write to Motorola Energy Products Division Customer Care Department 1700 Belle Meade Court Lawrenceville GA 30243 5854 57 Batteries and Accessories cont List of Accessories Chargers HTN9630 Single Unit Rapid Charger 110 Volts HTN9802 S
47. nventional operation Trunked Operation During trunked operation your GTX Portable radio offers a number of advantages including faster system access enhanced privacy and ease of operation In a trunked system there is no need for you to monitor a mode before transmitting Conventional Operation During conventional operation your GTX portable radio performs like a conventional two way radio Therefore you must monitor the selected mode before transmitting by checking whether the receive mode LED green is solid In GTX radio the monitor feature is active only in the conventional mode Note Home Display is a trunking or conventional mode through which all mode dependent features can be activated For example in this manual we have shown all displays with 1 A as the trunking home mode and 01 as the conventional home mode Any one of the modes trunking or conventional can be selected as a home display by the user 10 Basic Radio Operation Radio On Off Power Up 1 Turn the radio on by turning the Volume Control knob clockwise The radio goes through a power up self test and if it passes the check the display momentarily shows SLF tSt for about two seconds A good power up high pitched tone sounds to indicate that the radio has passed the self check The radio goes to personality 1 and the display shows 1 A or to that personality system the radio operated at before power down
48. nversation or if the OOO OOOO number you are calling is busy or there is no answer press the amp Home button to hang up 6 The radio will return to the home display 23 Trunked Telephone Operation cont Storing A New Phone Number 1 To store a new telephone number press Menu button until PHon PrG appears on the display 2 Press the Select button 3 PH LoC1 will be displayed momentarily and then the phone number to indicate the first stored number is selected 4 Use the scroll up and scroll down buttons to scroll through the list or directly press your allotted digit 0 through 9 for your required location number 5 After you have reached the memory location where you would like to store the number press the SELECT button Note The factory default number or last stored number will be displayed aa OOO POOU DOOS E 0662 OOO OOOW OOO S COCE DEA POOG DEEA POOG OOOO 7 Trunked Telephone Operation cont Storing A New Phone Number cont 10 The new telephone number can now be entered from the keypad using any of the numeric 0 9 keys as well as the and button You can also enter a pause in the telephone number by using the button bearing the asterisk sign an
49. omized for you Inspection and Unpacking Inspect the shipping carton for any signs of damage Remove and check the contents to be sure that all ordered items have been shipped Inspect all items thoroughly If any items have been damaged during transit report the damage to the shipping company immediately Radio Packing Box Contents e Radio e Antenna e Nickel Cadmium Battery e User s Guide e Quick Start Part of User s Manual Warnings Cautions and Notes Throughout the text in this publication you will notice the use of WARNINGS CAUTIONS and Notes These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and care must be taken or observed WARNING An operational procedure practice or condition etc which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed CAUTION An operational procedure practice or condition etc which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed BOBO Note An operational procedure practice or condition etc which is essential to emphasize 4 Getting Started Battery housing 2 Battery Installation Hold the radio with its back facing you knobs turned upwards Hold the battery with its name plate facing you Insert the projected upper end of the battery into the cut openings located at the lower end of the radio and slide the battery to the top of the radio until the battery clicks into
50. ompleted release the PTT to listen Notes e Ifyou hear a busy tone a low frequency bah bah bah bah release the PTT switch and wait for a call back tone sounds like di di dit When you hear the call back tone you will have three seconds to press the PTT switch allowing you to make your call without getting another busy signal e Ifa continuous talk prohibit tone is heard when the PTT switch is pressed it means that the radio is out of range and you will not be able to transmit 16 Scan Operation Introduction The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional and trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes The radio can have only one scan list it can contain up to eight different members trunk and conventional The modes to be scanned in a scan list can be programmed with the radio service software RSS or by using the scan list programming viewing option Refer to the RSS manual DEA POOG DOOS for detailed information e Talkgroup Scan Includes conventional modes and trunked modes from more than one trunking system Priority of operation is not available in this radio Turning Scan On Off To turn scan on press the Scan button 2 The scan status icon appears on the display indicating that scan is active and the radio begins scanning The scan annunciator will OOOW POOK DOOS remain on until scan is turned o
51. on cont Calling a Stored Number using Direct Access 1 To make a phone call press the Phone button 2 Access will be displayed momentarily and then the last dialed phone number Notes e If you are out of the trunked system range or the phone interconnect is out of service no PHonE is displayed for six seconds after trying to access the system and a continuous low pitched tone is emitted e Ifthe trunked phone interconnect is in use a busy tone sounds and PH buSY is displayed If you hang up you will lose your place in the queue e This is a timed message If you cannot access the telephone system no dial tone heard you need to OOOwW OOO OOOO press the to hang up and start again from step 1 of this procedure Note e The display is able to accommodate eight digits If the last dialed number is more than eight digits then the first eight and the digits after the first eight digits are displayed alternately 22 Trunked Telephone Operation Calling a Stored Number using Direct Access OODE eo OU d 3 To scroll through the phone list use the scroll Oor Q scroll button Upon entering the scroll option use the direct entry Ga which will take you to the direct location on the list 0662 OOO OOO 4 When you have selected the member you wish to call press the PTT switch 5 When you have finished your co
52. ou can now enter the ID number to be paged 3 Enter the new six digit ID number from the keypad On the display the old ID number disappears and the new digits appear as they are being entered The cursor flashes to indicate the location of the next a number to be entered a MOO e If you press PTT after entering an illegal ID number re then illegal tone is heard and the display shows ILLEG Id A few moments after the PTT is released the illegal number you have entered will be displayed e Once you have started entering numbers the Backspace Delete button will function as a backspace key Pressing this key will cause the last digit entered to be erased and the cursor to move to C the left When the last digit has been erased an illegal tone will sound 6 a 36 Call Alert Page Operation cont Direct Entry of the ID Number to be C all Alert Paged Cont 4 Press the PTT switch to send the ID number 5a If you hear one beep it indicates that the ID number E a has been received by the system the radio you are paging is not on the air and your radio remains in G the Call Alert mode You can either go back to step 3 and press the PTT switch to send the ID number again or press the 8 Home button to return to S o o o the home display Note e If after six seconds the called radio fails to acknowledge the alert a low pitc
53. place Note The battery is shipped uncharged Batteries must be charged before use See Battery Information section Battery Removal Turn off the radio and hold it so that the battery side of the radio is tilted down Press the battery release lever With the release lever pressed gently slide out the battery 5 Getting Started cont Controls Switches Indicators and Connectors Radio ON OFF and Volume Control Knob Rotary Mode Selector Knob Push To Talk PTT Switch Monitor Select Button Accessory Connector Cover Accessory Connector Keypad eye rrntanm PR wWNeE Display 10 Indicator LED 11 Antenna Connector 12 Microphone 13 Speaker Q mororoia Lj YY OOO POOG 0000 Se 6 Getting Started cont Keypad Menu and Backspace Button r Al Home and Phone Button Scan and Zero Private Call PC and Call Alert CA Button Button L System Up Scroll Up System Down Scroll Down Backlight and Asterisk Button 7 Getting Started cont Display The GTX radio has a one line liquid crystal display LCD which displays either numeric messages or feature information Seven status annunciators located above the character display indicate some of the radio s operating conditions SLF ESE Status Indicators and LEDs The status annunciators indicate the status of certain radio functions
54. r service agreement and call the applicable Motorola service representative If you do not have a service agreement on your radio contact your nearest authorized Motorola service shop for guidance toward a prompt and expedient evaluation and or repair or call 1 800 247 2346 extension 8615 67 General Information cont Express Service Plus ESP U S A only Express Service Plus ESP is an optional extended service coverage plan ESP provides for the repair of this product at the Motorola Radio Support Center listed in step 3 below for a period of three years one year warranty plus two years of extended service from the date of shipment from the factory or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two way radio dealer If ESP has been purchased the serial number of this product has been registered for coverage under Express Service Plus at the depot listed in step 3 below To obtain service under Extended Service Plus 1 Check to make sure the battery or battery charger of the unit is not defective Batteries and chargers are excluded from this service plan 2 Include the following information Your name Company name Address Telephone number A brief description of the nature of the problem or failure be specific 3 Pack and ship the unit prepaid to Motorola Radio Support Center 3761 South Central Avenue Rockford IL 61102 4294 Express Service Plus is subject to Motorola standard terms a
55. rdous atmosphere if it has been physically damaged e g cracked housing An explosion or fire may result Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion or fire Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire Do not operate the FMRC Approved Product unit in a hazardous location with the accessory contacts exposed Keep the connector cover in place when accessories are not used Turn radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory Do not disassemble the FMRC Approved Product unit in any way that exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit 62 General Information cont Important Safety Information I ntrinsically Safe Radios cont Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and FM Approval labeling Radios will not be upgraded to this capability and labeled in the field A modification changes the unit s hardware from its original design configuration Modifications can only be done by the original product manufacturer at one of its FMRC audited manufacturing facilities WARNING Failure to use an FMRC Approved Product unit with an FMRC Approved battery or FMRC Approved accessories specifically approved for that product may
56. result in the dangerously unsafe condition of an unapproved radio combination being used in a hazardous location Unauthorized or incorrect modification of an FMRC Approved Product unit will negate the Approval rating of the product Repair of FMRC Approved Products REPAIRS FOR MOTOROLA FMRC APPROVED PRODUCTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER You should not repair or relabel any Motorola manufactured communication equipment bearing the FMRC Approval label FMRC Approved Product unless you are familiar with the current FMRC Approval Standard for repair service Class Number 3605 You may want to consider using a repair facility that operates under 3605 repair service approval WARNING Incorrect repair or relabeling of any FMRC Approved Product unit could adversely affect the Approval rating of the unit Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a hazardous atmosphere could result in serious injury or death FMRC s Approval Standard Class Number 3605 is subject to change at any time without notice to you so you may want to obtain a current copy of 3605 from FMRC Per the December 1994 publication of 3605 some key definitions and service requirements are as follows Repair A repair constitutes something done internally to the unit that would bring it back to its original condition Approved by FMRC A repair should be done in an FMRC Approved facility Items not considered as repairs are those in which an action
57. s the Home button POOR DOOS MOOS Se DOCO OOOO 38 OOO OOOO OOOO OOOO MOOS S U Call Alert Page Operation cont Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List You can also Call Alert page an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list To page an ID number from the preprogrammed call list press the Call button Note If the radio is programmed with both Private Call PC or Call Alert CA features then press the call button twice to enter the CA mode The display shows CA momentarily and then the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last display was not stored You can now scroll to the ID number in the call list The scroll button will take you forward to the first or next member of the list the scroll button will take you backward to the last or previous member of the list 39 Call Alert Page Operation cont Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List Cont 5 When scrolling through the list first Id LoCx x Hal loa can be any location number from 1 to 8 is displayed momentarily with the location number and then the ID number Note The last number in the list is the radio ID number 6 When you have selected the member you wish to call pre
58. scribed in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola equipment 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 nonexclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sales of a product Patent Disclosure This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents 4 512 035 4 551 856 4 653 117 4 816 774 4 829 594 4 837 853 4 864 252 4 885 550 4 914 321 4 918 403 4 959 617 4 975 650 4 994 768 5 006 730 5 021 754 5 079 526
59. ss the PTT switch The display freezes to show the selected member s ID number which is to be transmitted or DEEA POO OOOO 6b Press the Home button to exit DEA POOG OOOO 40 Ta Call Alert Page Operation cont Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List Cont If you hear one beep it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system the radio you are paging is not on the air and your radio remains in the Call Alert mode You can either go back to step 3 and press PTT switch to send the ID number again or press the Home button to return to the home display Note If after six seconds the called radio fails to acknowledge the alert a low pitch alert tone sounds and the display changes to no rESP You may try this sequence again or If you hear five beeps it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page The display shows SCC momentarily and the radio automatically returns to the home display 41 Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Introduction As with regular telephone call conversation in an trunked enhanced private conversation call is heard only by the called party With this feature you are able to determine whether the radio you are calling is in service If the called party does not
60. t 0 to 9 x and is dialed a DTMF tone will be heard Out of Range Tone When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continues low pitched tone is heard while the PTT is pressed 9 Getting Started cont Alert Tone Indications cont Call Alert Page Received A group of four medium pitched tones every five seconds indicates that your radio has received a Call Alert page Call Alert Page Sent A single medium pitched tone central acknowledge followed by a group of four medium pitched tones indicates that a Call Alert page sent by your radio has been received by the target radio Private Conversation Call Received Two medium pitched tones indicate that your radio has received a Private Conversation call Trunked System Busy Trunked Systems Only When a trunked system is accessed a bah bah bah bah tone indicates that all available channels are busy Time Out Timer The time out timer feature is programmed through the RSS It limits the time period of continuous transmission If the radio is transmitting longer than the allotted time then e A pre alert warning tone is given ten seconds before termination of your transmission to warn you that your conversation is about to be cut off e An alert tone is given to indicate that your transmission and system access has been terminated Trunked or Conventional Radio Operation Your GTX radio is capable of both trunked and co
61. tes If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy then a busy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a call back tone and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press PTT to talk When the radio is Out of Range from the selected Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard Note If the radio you are calling is not in service you will not hear the ringing and the display will show no rESP Go to step 6 to hang up 6a If the party you are calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds the display will show no L a a g VOA ried AnS the telephone ringing will stop and an alert ri tone will sound At this point you can either send a Call Alert page go to step 1 of Leaving a Call Alert Page when the called party does not answer the Private Conversation Call or go to step 8 of this procedure to hang up or 6b Ifthe party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice 7 Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called person 8 When you have finished your conversation or if the radio you are calling does not answer or is not in service press the 8 Home button to hang up the radio will return to the home display Conversation Call Operation 46 Trunked Enhanced Private 900 MHz On
62. urn to the home display 43 4a or 4b Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call Operation 900 MHz Only Cont Enhanced calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received To call the last ID number transmitted or received press the Call button The display will show PC momentarily and then the last ID or if there is no last ID Press the PTT switch the ID number is transmitted If the radio you are calling is on the air you will hear telephone type ring for 20 seconds or until the called radio answers the call Note If the radio you are calling is not in service you will not hear the ringing and the display will show no rESP Go to step 6 to hang up If the party you are calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds the display will show no AnS the telephone ringing will stop and an alert tone will sound At this point you can either send a Call Alert page go to step 1 of Leaving a Call Alert Page when the called party does not answer the Private Conversation Call or go to step 6 of this procedure to hang up If the party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called person When you have finished your conversation or if the radio you are calling does not answer or is not in service press the Home button to hang up the radio will return to
63. usy tone will be heard When a channel becomes available you will receive a call back tone and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can start your conversation Press the PTT switch to talk e When the radio is Out of Range from the selected O Trunking site a continuous low pitched tone is heard G 6a Ifthe party you are calling does not respond then press the Home button to exit the Private Conversation feature or 6b Ifthe party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice 7 Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called party ODEA POOG OOOO 8 Press the 2 Home button after completing your call the radio will return to the home display 31 Trunked Private Conversation Call Operation 800 MHz only cont Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List You can also call an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list press amp Call button to initiate the Private Call feature The display shows PC momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number that was transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if the last ID was not stored You can now enter the ID number to be called To reach the required known location enter the list and press scroll Ox scroll button The scroll
64. versation feature or 6b Ifthe party you are calling does answer the call you will hear his her voice 7 Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the called party OOO VOO 8 Press the 8 Home button after completing your call the radio will return to the home display 33 Call Alert Page Operation Introduction The Call Alert page feature enables your radio to function like a pager beeper Your radio as programmed by the RSS can receive and respond to pages from other radios and send pages to them Answering a Call Alert Page 1 When a Call Alert page is being received you will hear a recurring four beep tone until you answer the call or reset the radio The display will show 1 A CA 2 To terminate the call alert page press the PTT switch or any button from the keypad The display will show the current talkgroup and the audible alert will turn off The ID number of the radio that paged you is stored as thelast ID number received 34 Call Alert Page Operation cont Sending a Call Alert to the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received Eee 1 To send a Call Alert to the last ID number transmitted or received press the Call button OO Note e Ifthe radio is programmed with both Private Call PC or Call Alert CA features then press the call button twice to enter the CA mode to The display shows

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