#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 1 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Contents CONTENTS Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parts of the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 HT1250 Full-Keypad Model . . . . . . . . . . 5 HT1250 Limited-Keypad Model . . . . . . . 6 On/Off/Volume Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Channel Selector Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM CONTENTS Contents Audio/Tone Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility. . Operational Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicles With an Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas. . . .
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Contents COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS CONTENTS 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 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.
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#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Overview On/Off/Volume Knob Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the radio’s volume.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM RADIO OVERVIEW Radio Overview Function Indicator Emergency (Top button only) E Long Press Hold Down Page Button Initiate Emergency Cancel Emergency Alert. status. — 25 Turn monitor function off. Continually monitor selected channel. — — Monitor C Volume Set — — — Sound a tone for adjusting your radio’s volume level. 21 Battery Gauge P — — Check the battery’s charge status.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 9 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Overview Function Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button N Toggle between activating and deactivating the option board.† — — Phone D Access Phone Mode.† — 35 Speed Dial — Access your phone list.† — 35 Radio Call — Make a radio call.† — 23 Light — Turn on your radio backlight.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 10 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Overview Menu/Select Key ) Keypad Keys (For Full-Keypad Radios) Used to enter Menu Mode. When in Menu Mode, this key is also used to make menu selections. Exit Key 1 4 7 * ( RADIO OVERVIEW Used to move to the previous Menu level (short press) or to exit Menu Mode (long press). Up Key + and Down Key ? 3 6 9 # These keys are used for: Used for scrolling when in Menu Mode. The? key can also be programmed.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Overview Entering Characters Using the Keypad Number of Times Key is Pressed 1 2 3 4 5 0 0 ( ) < > 1 1 & % # * 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 4 G H 5 J 6 6 7 8 9 10 a b c 2 3 d e f 3 I 4 g h i 4 K L 5 j k l 5 M N O 6 m n o 6 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 8 T U V 8 t u v 8 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9 * * / + - = # # Blank Space - .
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Overview LCD Screen Symbol Indication D Phone Mode is selected. Phone RADIO OVERVIEW Call Received The top two screen rows display menu and radio status information: Symbol Indication A Companding The Companding feature is activated. When in narrow band, this feature improves audio quality. B Low Power “ R ” or High Power “ S ” is activated. Power Level C Monitor The selected channel is being monitored.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 13 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Overview Symbol J Indication You are not transmitting through a repeater. Talkaround K Symbol Indication Q Not Currently Assigned U A Program List is being edited. Shows the time (12- or 24-hour). Clock Programming Mode Keypad is locked. RADIO OVERVIEW L Keypad Lock M Signal Strength N The more bars, the stronger the signal being received. Option board is activated.
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#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started GETTING STARTED BATTERY INFORMATION Charging the Battery LED color No LED Indication Battery/Charger Status Battery inserted incorrectly. Single Green Flash Successful charger power-up. Flashing Red* Battery unchargeable or not making proper contact. Steady Red Battery in rapid-charge mode. Flashing Yellow Battery in charger, not in rapidcharge mode but waiting to be charged.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 16 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started Battery Charge Status GETTING STARTED You can check battery charge status by holding down the preprogrammed Battery Gauge button (see page 8). The charge status is shown by the number of bars in the P status indicator symbol.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 17 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started Attaching the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Latches 2 ② 2 3 1 Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. 2 Press the top part of the battery toward the radio until you hear a click. 1 Turn off the radio (see page 20). 2 Slide both battery latches downward. 3 Pull the top part of the battery away from the radio.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 18 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started ACCESSORY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED Attaching the Antenna Turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. 18 English Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove it.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 19 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab 1 2 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 1 Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2 Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 20 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started Attaching the Side Connector Cover TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF Antenna Loop Slot Thumbscrew GETTING STARTED 1 2 Insert the tab on the top of the cover into the slot above the connector. 3 Position the cover over the connector and align the thumbscrew with the threaded hole in the radio.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 21 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started ADJUSTING THE VOLUME SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL 1 Hold down the Volume Set or Monitor button (see page 8); you will hear a continuous tone. Your radio offers 128 channels (8 zones of 16 channels each). 2 Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to the desired volume level. Note: Due to government regulations, some channels may not be programmed. Ask your dealer for more information.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 22 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Getting Started SENDING A CALL 1 Turn your radio on. 1 Turn your radio on. 2 Use the Channel Selector knob to select the desired channel. 2 Adjust the radio’s volume (see page 21). 3 3 Hold the radio in a vertical position, press the PTT button, and talk at a distance of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from the microphone. Switch to the desired channel. Hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 23 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls RADIO CALLS 7 Press the PTT button to send the call. RADIO CALLS The radio sounds a continuous tone. MAKING A SELECTIVE CALL You can make a selective call to a particular radio or group of radios, provided the signalling protocol supports it or when a DTMF board is installed in your radio. 8 Press the PTT button and talk; release the PTT button to listen.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 24 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls RADIO CALLS SENDING A CALL ALERT™ PAGE 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Radio Call 3 ) to select RadRADIO io CalCALL l 4 + or ? until CalCall l AleAlert rt 5 ) to select CalCall l AleAlert rt 6 + or ? to locate the desired ID in the –or– (for full-keypad radios only) Enter the ID number of the radio you want to page. 7 Press the PTT button to send the page.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 25 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls RADIO CHECK 7 You will see 8 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Radio Call 3 ) to select RadRadio io CalCall l 4 + or ? until RaRadio dio ChCheck eck 5 ) to select RaRadio dio ChCheck eck 6 + or ? to locate the desired ID in the Radio Call List. –or– (for full-keypad radios only) Enter the ID number of the radio you are checking.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 26 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls show E (silent Emergency) –or– • activate the microphone so that all activity can be transmitted (for a predetermined amount of time). RADIO CALLS • 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Program Lists 3 ) to select rogram LLists ists PProgram To activate the Emergency Alert, press the Emergency button.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 27 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls Talkaround Mode enables you to communicate with another radio when either: • 3 ) to select 4 + or ? until Repeater Mode or until Talkarnd Mode the repeater is not operating 5 –or– • your radio is out of the repeater’s range but within communicating distance of another radio. Note: The J symbol will appear on the LCD screen when Talkaround Mode is selected.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 28 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM RADIO CALLS Radio Calls + or ? until UtUtilities ilities 3 ) to select UtUtilities ilities 4 + or ? until SqSquelch uelch 5 ) to select SqSquelch uelch 6 + or ? until Sqlch Tight? To set the power level: or until Sqlch Normal? Press the preprogrammed Power Level button (see page 8) to toggle between low and high, 7 ) to confirm your selection.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 29 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls 6 Power High? or until Power Low? or until Power Auto? ) to confirm the selection. NAME AND CALL TONE TAGGING You can program your radio to sound a particular alert tone when a specific user is calling (name tone tagging), or when receiving a particular type of radio call (call tone tagging). There are eight alert tones to select from. See the table on page 39.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 30 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Radio Calls RADIO CALLS 8 + or ? until you see and hear the tone 9 ) to confirm the selection. 8 + or ? until you see and hear the tone ) to confirm the selection. You will see NName ame TTag ag SSet et 10 ( to return to NNaammee TToonnee TTaagg –or– Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. 1 ) to enter Menu Mode.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 31 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Scan SCAN You can monitor multiple channels and receive any calls that are transmitted on them. Sixteen different channels can be programmed into each scan list by the dealer. Your radio will automatically switch to a scan list channel when it detects activity on it. Note: The same channels can be assigned to different scan lists.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Scan DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL EDITING A SCAN LIST If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (a “nuisance” channel), use the Scan button to temporarily delete the channel from the scan list: A scan list is a group of up to 16 channels. Each position on the Channel Selector knob can have a scan list assigned to it.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 33 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Scan To Add or Delete Channels in a Scan List: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 10 If you added a channel, EnEntry try SaSaved ved you will see –or– 2 + or ? until rogram LLists ists PProgram 3 ) to select PProgram rogram LLists ists you will see 4 + or ? until can LList ist SScan ) to confirm the deletion.
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#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 35 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Phone PHONE If your radio has access to a telephone system, you can make a phone call. To do this, your radio must send an access code to a station that connects it to a phone line. (Ask your dealer for more details.) After completing a call, your radio must send a deaccess code to hang up. Note: In order to receive a phone call, your radio must have a DTMF decode board installed. Ask your dealer for details.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 36 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Phone 5 –or– Note: Press the PTT button, if required for your radio. 8 Note: To redial the last number dialed (if not using Speed Dial), press and release the PTT button. The radio sends the last number dialed. and return to 7 Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. If you entered your access code using the keypad, press the ? key once to access the last number dialed; then press and release the PTT button.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 37 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Phone 3 ) to select rogram LLists ists PProgram 4 + or ? until hone LList ist PPhone 5 ) to select hone LList ist PPhone 6 + or ? until dd EEntry? ntry? AAdd 7 ) to select AdAdd d EnEntry? try? You will see EEnter nter NName ame 13 ) to store the phone number. You will see Entry Saved 14 ( to return to AAdddd EEnnttrryy?? –or– Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. To Delete an Entry: ) to enter Menu Mode.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 38 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Phone 9 ) to select the entry. You will see 8 to edit. Delete? ) again to confirm the deletion. + or ? until you see the entry you want 9 ) to select the entry. You will see Entry Deleted 10 + or ? until 10 ( to return to Delete Entry? (to edit the name), –or– until –or– Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. PHONE Edit Edit LocatLoc ion? (to edit the location in the phone list). 1 ) to enter Menu Mode.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 39 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Audio/Tone Settings AUDIO/TONE SETTINGS 4 + or ? until you see the feature you You can customize the audio and tone feature settings on your radio by: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until AAudio/Tones udio/Tones 3 ) to select AAudio/Tones udio/Tones 5 AUDIO/TONE SETTINGS want to change (see the table below). ) to select the feature. You will see the feature’s current setting. 6 + or ? for available settings.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 40 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Audio/Tone Settings AUDIO/TONE SETTINGS Audio/Tone Settings (continued) Feature Settings Escalert Increases the volume of the alarm tones when a call is not answered. Escalert On Escalert Off Companding Provides the same audio quality for 12.5kHz channels as for 25kHz channels. Compand On Compand Off Keypad Tones Turns keypad tones on or off.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 41 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Utilities UTILITIES 4 + or ? until you see the feature you want to change (see table below). You can customize some of your radio’s features by: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until UtUtilities ilities 3 ) to select UtUtilities ilities 5 ) to select the feature. You will see the feature’s current setting. 6 + or ? for available settings. 7 ) to select the desired setting.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 42 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Utilities Utilities Features (continued) UTILITIES Feature Settings Reminder Alarm Sets the alarm, or turns it on or off (see page 43). Alarm On Alarm Off Set Time? Option board Activates/deactivates the option board installed in your radio. Opt Board On Opt Board Off Light Disable Turns the display and keypad backlight feature on or off.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 43 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Utilities SETTING THE TIME 8 To set the time: When a setting is blinking, you can change it with + or ?. Hour (AM or PM) 3:05 PM 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until UUtilities tilities 3 ) to select UUtilities tilities 4 + or ? until lock CClock 9 –or– until Reminder Alarm 10 ) to save your changes. ) to confirm your selection.
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#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 45 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty SAFETY AND WARRANTY SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF MOTOROLA TWO-WAY RADIOS For information regarding radio use in hazardous areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) approval manual supplement that is included with radio models that offer this capability. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy National and International Standards and Guidelines • Federal Communications Commission Report and Order No.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 46 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures: ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 47 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty OPERATIONAL WARNINGS Vehicles With an Air Bag Batteries ! WARNING Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 48 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS Antennas ! Caution • Do not use any portable two-way radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. • Make sure you have the correct antenna installed for your radio’s frequency band. Ask your dealer for details.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 49 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty Recycling of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, Ni-Cd batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 50 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty housing. The FM Approval mark is shown below: WARNINGS • FM APPROVED WARNINGS • SAFETY AND WARRANTY • • 50 English 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 an FMRC Approved Product in a hazardous atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (e.g.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 51 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty A modification changes the unit’s hardware from its original design configuration. Modifications can only be made by the original product manufacturer at one of its FMRC-audited manufacturing facilities.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 52 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty 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 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.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 53 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA INC.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 54 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty SAFETY AND WARRANTY II. 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.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 55 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Safety and Warranty B) C) D) E) F) G) I) J) K) 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.
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#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 57 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Accessories Motorola offers a number of accessories to enhance the productivity of your two-way radio. Many of the available accessories are listed below. For a complete list, see your Motorola dealer.
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#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 59 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Sending a Call 1. Select appropriate zone. 2. Turn Channel Selector knob to desired channel. 3. Press PTT and speak clearly with mouth about 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) away from microphone. 4. Release PTT to listen. Receiving a Call HT1250™ Quick Reference Card Record the functions for your radio’s programmable buttons in the table provided below. For further information, see pages 8 and 9 in this User Guide. Channel Selector Knob 1.
#WarisN/APrefUser.book Page 60 Tuesday, November 3, 1998 2:27 PM Menu Navigation Chart ) (Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines— lower, left-hand corner of this page) Zone (p. 21) Radio Call (p. 23) + ? + Rptr/ Talkarnd System Scan (p. 27) (p. 31) + + ? repeater mode/ talkarnd mode ? Program Lists + ? Audio/ Tones Phone (p. 35) Call Alert Radio Check RadioCall List Scan List (p. 32) Phone List (p. 36) (p.
