APX™ Two-Way Radios Model 4.5 APX N70 User Guide OCTOBER 2022 © 2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MN009207A01-AA Contents Contents List of Figures..............................................................................................................7 List of Tables............................................................................................................... 8 Legal and Support.......................................................................................................9 Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices.........................................................
MN009207A01-AA Contents Removing the Battery....................................................................................................... 30 3.2 Attaching and Removing the Antenna................................................................................... 30 Attaching the Antenna.......................................................................................................30 Removing the Antenna........................................................................................
MN009207A01-AA Contents 5.6 Selecting a Radio Profile....................................................................................................... 44 5.7 General Radio Information.....................................................................................................44 5.7.1 Accessing the General Radio Information............................................................... 45 Chapter 6: Zone and Channel Selection...............................................................
MN009207A01-AA Contents 13.1 Toggling Between Secure and Clear Transmission.............................................................62 13.2 Multikey Feature.................................................................................................................. 62 13.3 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only).........................................................................................62 13.4 Selecting Encryption Keys (Conventional Only)..........................................................
MN009207A01-AA Contents 18.4.5 Managing Options in List View...............................................................................77 Chapter 19: Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking)............................ 79 19.1 Entry to the Geofence Area................................................................................................. 79 19.2 Entry to Mission Critical Geofence.......................................................................................80 19.
MN009207A01-AA List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Radio Overview ...................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 2: Home Screen Overview ......................................................................................................... 34 Figure 3: On-Screen Keyboard Overview ..............................................................................................36 Figure 4: Firmware Update Notification ...
MN009207A01-AA List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Touchscreen Actions ............................................................................................................... 18 Table 2: Radio Overview Description .................................................................................................... 22 Table 3: Assignable Radio Functions .................................................................................................... 23 Table 4: ViQi Voice Control Commands .....
MN009207A01-AA Legal and Support Legal and Support Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices Copyrights The Motorola Solutions products described in this document may include copyrighted Motorola Solutions computer programs. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola Solutions certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support © 2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved Legal and Compliance Statements Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola Solutions reserves the right to change any products to improve readability, function, or design.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support http://www.motorolasolutions.com Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola Solutions, may void your authority to operate this device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support Applying for Canadian License The operation of your Motorola Solutions radio is subject to the Radio communications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal Government's department of Industry Canada. Industry Canada requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Prerequisites: Obtain the latest Canadian License Application form at http://www.ic.gc.ca/ic_wppa.htm.
MN009013A01-AA Déclarations juridiques et de conformité Déclarations juridiques et de conformité Avis de non-responsabilité L’information contenue dans le présent document a été examinée avec soin et est considérée comme étant entièrement fiable. Cependant, nous n’assumons aucune responsabilité en cas d’inexactitude. De plus, Motorola Solutions se réserve le droit d’apporter des modifications à tout produit afin d’en améliorer la lisibilité, la fonctionnalité ou la conception.
MN009013A01-AA Avis juridique et soutien 2 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable. REMARQUE : Cet équipement a fait l’objet de tests et a été déclaré conforme aux limites établies pour un appareil numérique de classe B, conformément à la section 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont fixées afin d’offrir une protection suffisante contre des interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle.
MN009013A01-AA Déclarations juridiques et de conformité Consignes de sécurité importantes Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit MISE EN GARDE : Cette radio doit être utilisée à des fins professionnelles uniquement.
MN009013A01-AA Déclarations juridiques et de conformité Renseignements de licence FCC Cet appareil est conforme aux stipulations des Parties 90 et 15 de la Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Son utilisation est assujettie à la condition qu’il ne cause pas d’interférence nuisible. La radio fonctionne sur des fréquences radio régies par la Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Afin de transmettre sur ces fréquences, vous devez vous procurer une licence émise par la FCC.
MN009013A01-AA Déclarations juridiques et de conformité 2 Faites une copie de vos fichiers. 3 Préparez un chèque ou un mandat à l’ordre du « Receveur général du Canada », d’un montant correspondant à chaque radio achetée. La licence est renouvelée le 1er avril de chaque année et est émise pour une période de 12 mois. 4 Postez votre demande remplie ainsi que votre chèque ou votre mandat au bureau de district d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada le plus près.
MN009207A01-AA Legal and Support APX N70 One (1) Year Product Accessories One (1) Year MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period.
MN009207A01-AA Legal and Support LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. III. STATE LAW RIGHTS: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.
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MN009207A01-AA Legal and Support any queries, please call Motorola Solutions Australia at 1800 457 439. You may also visit our website: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xa/support.html for current warranty terms.
MN009207A01-AA Read Me First Read Me First This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. Notations Used in This Manual Notations such as Warning, Caution, and Notice are used throughout the text in this publication. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed. WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or condition and so on, which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.
MN009207A01-AA Read Me First Touchscreen Navigation Table 1: Touchscreen Actions Action Results Tap You can tap to perform the following actions: Tap and hold Swipe Double-tap 18 • Select items on the screen • Type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard • Press on-screen buttons You can tap and hold to perform the following actions: • Drag an application on the home screen to move it to a new location or to remove it • Create a shortcut of an application on the home screen • At
MN009207A01-AA Read Me First Action Results Pinch In some applications, you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 1 : Radio Care Chapter 1 Radio Care Proper radio usage and care ensure efficient operation and long life of the product. CAUTION: Use the radio according to the following recommendations and warnings. 20 • Your radio casing has a vent port for pressure equalization in the radio. Never poke this vent with objects such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers. Poking the vent could create leak paths into the radio and the radio submergibility will be lost.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 1 : Radio Care 1.1 Cleaning Your Radio CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio as most chemicals may permanently damage the radio housing and textures. Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution. To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow the procedure described next. Procedure: 1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Chapter 2 Radio Overview Figure 1: Radio Overview 1 14 15 13 2 3 12 17 11 4 10 9 8 5 6 7 19 20 21 22 Table 2: Radio Overview Description Number Description 1 RF Antenna 2 Status LED 3 ABC Switch 4 Touch Screen 5 Display Sleep/Wake (Short Press) Home button (Long Press) 6 P1 to P6 Programmable buttons 7 Battery Latch 8 2-Dot (Side Bottom) Feature Button 9 1-Dot (Side Middle) Feature Button 22 24 16 18 23
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Number Description 10 Push-to-Talk (PTT) button 11 Purple (Side Top) Button 12 High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mic 1 13 On/Off/Volume Control knob 14 Channel Selector 15 2–Position Concentric Switch 16 Top Display 17 High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mic 2 18 3-Dot (Speaker Grill) Feature button 19 Speaker 20 Near Field Communication (NFC) Antenna 21 Battery 22 Charging Contacts 23 Accessory Connector 24 Emergency button 2.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Function Description Call Response Allows you to answer a private call. Channel Up/Down Allows you to scroll up or down to other channels within the current Zone. Chanel Select Allows you to select a channel from the switch. Channel Search Allows you to search for a channel. Contacts Allows you to access the Contacts menu.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Function Description Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only) Notifies the dispatcher that you want to send a voice call. Scan To turn on or off the scan function, press the button. To enable Scan List Programming and selects the scan list for editing, press and hold the button. NOTE: If this function is programmed to a radio switch, you cannot change the scan mode on the Radio Quick Settings menu.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview 2.2 ViQi ViQi is a virtual assistant that helps you manage your radio and perform information lookups using voice commands. This feature is purpose-built for public safety and is active when you press the assigned ViQi button on the radio or an associated Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM). ViQi Voice Control ViQi Voice Control allows you to operate the radio with your voice, for example, to change zones, channels, or volume.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Feature Home Channel Volume Examples • "Change channel to " • "Switch channel to " To change to your home channel, say: • "Home channel" • "Change to home channel" • "Switch to home channel" To identify the volume level of your radio, say: • "What is my volume" • "Current volume" • "Volume" To change the volume level of your radio, say "Volume ".
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Feature Initiate ViQi Virtual Partner Examples • "Current time" • "Time check" • "Time" "Hey ViQi" "Look up information" NOTE: These commands are used to initiate Virtual Partner when both Voice Control and Virtual Partner are programmed on the same ViQi button. ViQi Virtual Partner ViQi Virtual Partner helps you to look up information such as license plate, driver's license, and Vehicle ID Number (VIN), and she responds with a result to your query.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Query Examples Target Location "Where is ? "Tell me where is. NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. You are also able to receive and listen to LMR and Virtual Partner over broadband audio simultaneously. These audio mixing is configurable and must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. 2.2.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 3 : Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started This section provides instructions to prepare your radio for use. 3.1 Attaching and Removing the Battery The radio notifies you if it detects a non-Motorola Solutions battery when powering up, charging, or removed from the charger. Attaching the Battery Procedure: 1 At the battery compartment, align the battery with the bottom rails. 2 Slide the battery into the radio frame until the side latches click into place.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 3 : Getting Started Procedure: 1 Gently pull the tab to slide out the SIM card tray. NOTE: The SIM card tray must not be removed with a hook or prying tool. 2 Perform one of the following actions: • Insert the SIM Card in the SIM card tray where the letters "TOP" is facing away from the chassis of the radio. • Remove the SIM card from the tray. 3 Push the SIM card tray back into the radio and avoid bending it sideways or up or down.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 3 : Getting Started 3.6 Charging the Radio Prerequisites: WARNING: To avoid possible explosion: • Do not replace the battery in any area labeled Hazardous Atmosphere. • Do not discard batteries in a fire. Procedure: 1 Turn off the radio while charging in a single or multi-unit charger. 2 Place the radio in a Motorola Solutions-approved charger.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 3 : Getting Started • Tap Auto Brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the lighting conditions. 3.10 Turning On Night Mode Procedure: From the Home screen, tap display. Night Mode to toggle between Day or Night Mode of the 3.11 Setting the Clock Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap System Settings. 2 Tap Clock, then perform one of the following actions: Option Actions To toggle use 24-hour format on and off Tap Use 24-hour format.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Chapter 4 Home Screen Overview Figure 2: Home Screen Overview 1 12 2 3 4 11 5 10 6 7 9 8 Table 6: Home Screen Overview Description No. Name Description 1 Status Bar Status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. 2 Identity and Status Widget Displays your email account when you are logged in. When you are logged out, radio alias will be shown on the widget.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview No. Name Description More option contains all other programmed The menu items. 7 Messages Widget Allows you to compose a new text message and view all messages in the inbox. Depending on the RadioCentral or CPS configuration of your radio, the widget opens the LMR messages or SmartMessaging application. NOTE: The number of unread messages are displayed on the all messages icon 8 Location Widget . Displays the current location of your radio.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Figure 3: On-Screen Keyboard Overview 1 5 2 4 3 No. Description 1 Tap to type in uppercase. Double-tap for caps lock. 2 Tap to input numbers, punctuation, or symbols. 3 Tap to insert space. Double-tap to insert a period. 4 Enter 5 Backspace 4.2 Identity and Status Widget The Identity and Status Widget displays the identity of the radio with either the Radio Alias, Soft ID, or User Login.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview 4.2.2 User Login Feature This feature allows you to take on a friendly username (Example: Text Messaging Service). You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message. This feature is only applicable for LMR Messaging. 4.2.2.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview 2 Tap Soft ID, then enter your Soft ID. 3 Done to confirm. Tap NOTE: If you leave the Soft ID empty, the Work Manager Widget displays the Radio Alias ID if it is enabled. 4.2.4 CommandCentral Authentication Login To log into the CommandCentral for the first time, simply follow the First-Time Login steps as follows. NOTE: After selecting Remember my username, the First-Time Login steps will be skipped on subsequent logins.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview 4.3 Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. 4.3.1 Radio Icons These icons appear at the status bar to provide device-specific information or status. Icon Name Description Battery Indicates the remaining battery level of the radio. The icon blinks when the battery level drops to 10% or lower. Bluetooth® On Bluetooth is connected to an external device. GPS GPS is enabled and its signal is available.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview These icons appear at the Radio Control Widget to provide information or status of LMR-specific features. Icon to Name Description Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) The number of bars represents the received signal strength of the current site in trunking mode. Receiving The radio is receiving a call or data. Transmitting The radio is transmitting a call or data. Roaming The radio has roamed to and is registered to a foreign system.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Enhanced Zone Bank – Icons "A" to "Y" indicates that the radio is in the dedicated zone bank. User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) Steady – The user is associated with the radio. Blinking – The device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin. Inverted – The user is logged on to the secured IP packet data. Data Activity Data activity is present on the radio.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Color Call State Yellow Receiving and Unmuted Red Voice Transmission Gray Unprogrammed 42
MN009207A01-AA General Radio Operation Chapter 5 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. 5.1 Responding to Notifications The Notification Center provides concise information about an activity or event. Procedure: 1 Drag down the Status Bar to open the Notification Center. 2 Perform one of the following actions: • To respond to a notification, tap the assigned action message. • To clear all notifications, tap Clear All.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.4 Control Lock This feature allows you to lock and unlock the radio switches, buttons, knobs, and touch screen display. 5.4.1 Locking the Controls Procedure: 1 Press the pre-programmed Control Lock button. The radio unlocks automatically during power cycle. NOTE: When the lock function is programmed to a switch, the switch state is detected and the lock is re-engaged automatically after the radio is rebooted. 5.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation • SIM Status • Control Assignments 5.7.1 Accessing the General Radio Information Procedure: To access the general radio information, perform one of the following: Option Actions Accessing the Radio Information a From the Home screen, tap More. b Tap Info→Radio Information.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 6 : Zone and Channel Selection Chapter 6 Zone and Channel Selection This chapter explains the operations to select a zone or channel on your radio. A zone is a group of channels. 6.1 Selecting Zones Procedure: 1 Use one of the following methods to select a zone. Option Actions ABC switch Slide the ABC switch to the required position. a From the Home screen, tap the Radio Control Widget.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 6 : Zone and Channel Selection • For the Basic Zone Bank feature, the radio displays the icon of the selected zone. • For the Enhanced Zone Bank feature, the radio displays the icon of the selected zone bank. 2 To change zones, change the position of the ABC Programmable Switch. 6.3 Selecting Channels Procedure: Use one the following methods to select a channel: Option Actions ABC switch Rotate the Channel Selector knob to the required position.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 7 : Dynamic Zone Programming Chapter 7 Dynamic Zone Programming Dynamic Zone Programming (DZP) provides one or more Dynamic Zones to store frequently used channels for conventional or trunking. NOTE: Your radio must be preprogrammed to use this feature. At least one zone in the radio must be a non-dynamic zone. 7.
MN009207A01-AA Types of Radio Calls Chapter 8 Types of Radio Calls Your radio can make talkgroup, private, and enhanced private calls in conventional and/or trunking mode. Call Type Conventional Mode Trunking Mode SmartConnect Talkgroup Call A Talkgroup Call is a point-to-multipoint call operation. Your radio must be configured as a member of the talkgroup for you to communicate within the talkgroup. Private Call A Private Call is a call from one individual radio to another.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 8 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions • Trunking – Wait for the Talk Permit tone, then speak into the microphone. • Conventional – Speak into the microphone. d To listen, release the PTT button. NOTE: You cannot transmit longer than the preset Time-Out Timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a negative tone. Call Alert Page a From the Home screen, tap tacts. b Tap Con- FAB→Dialer. c Enter the required number.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 8 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions If DTMF Mic enabled: a From the Menu Feature Launcher, tap Dialer→ More→DTMF. b Enter the DTMF number. 8.2 Receiving Calls on the Radio Procedure: Perform one of the following actions based on the type of radio calls: Option Actions Talkgroup Call No action is required. Your radio automatically plays the transmission from the talkgroup call. Call Alert Page Tap Okay to accept the Call Alert Page.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 8 : Types of Radio Calls 3 Release the PTT button to listen. The radio exits Priority Dispatch mode, returns to its original talkgroup, and displays the home channel alias.
MN009207A01-AA Emergency Operation Chapter 9 Emergency Operation The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. An emergency signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio supports the following Emergency modes: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Call • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call One channel supports only one Emergency mode. The radio responds differently when pressing the programmed Emergency button in each channel.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation 9.2 Sending Emergency Alarms This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the radio sending the emergency, to the dispatcher. Procedure: Press the preprogrammed Emergency button.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation Option Actions Emergency Call with Hot Mic Speak into the microphone. NOTE: The Hot Mic applies to the first voice transmission from your radio during the Emergency call. For subsequent transmissions in the same Emergency call, you must press the PTT button. 3 To exit Emergency Call, see Exiting Emergency Operation on page 55. 9.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 9 : Emergency Operation 9.5 Emergency Keep-Alive This feature prevents the radio from being turned off when it is in Emergency mode. If this feature is enabled, you are required to exit Emergency mode before turning off your radio. 9.6 Emergency Beacon When the radio is in Emergency mode, the Emergency Beacon feature transmits Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) signals and other Emergency information to nearby radios. Contact your system administrator for more information. 9.6.
MN009207A01-AA Fireground Chapter 10 Fireground The portable Fireground Communications System is designed for deployment at an incident scene.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 10 : Fireground • Press and hold the preprogrammed Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. Release the Volume Set button. • At the desired Fireground zone and channel, press the preprogrammed Monitor button and listen for activity. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. • If your radio is working in Fireground Zone Channel, proceed to next step. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
MN009207A01-AA Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Chapter 11 Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Tactical Public Safety (TPS) enables the member of a group to identify the start and the end of a transmission by displaying the caller name or ID on the radio display. 11.1 Using TPS Normal Transmission Procedure: At TPS Zone Channel, perform one of the following actions: • Press PTT button to transmit. Talk clearly into the microphone. Release PTT button to listen.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 12 : Man Down (Fall Alert) Chapter 12 Man Down (Fall Alert) Man Down (Fall Alert) is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation. The Emergency feature must be programmed for Man Down (Fall Alert) to operate. Your radio activates the Man Down (Fall Alert) feature when it achieves or exceeds a tilt angle threshold or a combination of the angle threshold and radio motion below the motion sensitivity level.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 12 : Man Down (Fall Alert) The radio plays an alert tone and the display shows Fall Alert Detected. Postrequisites: If Fall Alert is configured but the condition does not trigger the activation of the feature, send the radio to a qualified technician. 12.3 Exiting Fall Alert Procedure: To exit Fall Alert mode, tap Cancel. 12.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 13 : Secure Operations Chapter 13 Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. By default, the radio automatically enters the encrypted environment without having to manually select or clear the secure transmission. 13.1 Toggling Between Secure and Clear Transmission Procedure: Turn the Secure/Clear switch to the required position.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 13 : Secure Operations 13.4 Selecting Encryption Keys (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to change the encryption key from an active keyset. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap 2 Tap More. Select Key, then select the required encryption key. 13.5 Changing Encryption Keysets Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap 2 Tap More. Change Keyset, then select the required encryption keyset. 3 Tap Change to confirm the request. 13.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 14 : Scan Chapter 14 Scan This feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a programmed list of channels. Scanning is halted if you initiate a call and resumes when the call has ended. 14.1 Toggling the Scan Feature On and Off Procedure: Perform one of the following actions: Option Actions To turn on Scan, turn the preprogrammed 2–Position Concentric switch to the scan position. a From the Home screen, tap Radio Quick Settings.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 14 : Scan 14.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel Procedure: To restore the deleted nuisance channel, perform one of the following actions: • Stop and restart a scan. • Mode change to another channel and back to the original channel. • Turn off the radio and then turn it on again.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 15 : Scan Lists Chapter 15 Scan Lists Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group. The sequence of scan is as specified in the scan list for the current channel/group. Your radio supports different types of Scan Lists: • Conventional Scan List • Multi-System Talkgroup Scan • Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List 15.
MN009207A01-AA SmartProgramming Chapter 16 SmartProgramming The SmartProgramming service enables radio programming and updates over LTE broadband connection while the radios are in use. Seamless updates of firmware (full and differential), radio configuration and security updates are scheduled by the radio system administrator and the radio user is given a choice to install immediately or delay for later.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 16 : SmartProgramming Programming your radio using CPS is the same procedure as programming any APX radios. You can refer to the APX™ CPS Radio Management User Guide, MN003621A01 for information on programming APX radios. NOTE: Your radio firmware must be the 2021.4 or later and CPS must be R26.00.00 or later. 16.2 Firmware Update Notification Actions Figure 4: Firmware Update Notification Option Description Later Firmware updates on a later date.
MN009207A01-AA Connectivity Chapter 17 Connectivity This section explains the management of connections between your radio and a variety of networks and other devices. 17.1 LTE Your radio is set up with Long Term Evolution (LTE) broadband connection to enable Smart Programming out-of-the box, and also the SmartConnect and SmartLocate features. In some countries, an LTE SIM may be installed into the radio by Motorola Solutions before delivery.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 17 : Connectivity Your radio displays the SmartConnect capable icon on the SmartConnect enabled channel. When the device is connected to an available network, the radio displays SmartConnect connection icon . Your radio displays Out of Range when both LMR and SmartConnect are unavailable. 17.3 Wi-Fi You can connect your radio to a Wi-Fi network for wireless programming and SmartConnect features.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 17 : Connectivity 3 Tap . Your radio starts to search for nearby pairable devices. 4 Tap the name of the Bluetooth enabled device that you want to pair with, then tap Pair. NOTE: If the Bluetooth Pairing PIN feature is enabled, verify that the codes are correct before you begin pairing. 17.4.3 Toggling Bluetooth Audio On and Off Bluetooth Spkr will not be available if no Bluetooth enabled audio device is connected. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap 2 Tap More. Bluetooth.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 17 : Connectivity 17.6 Sideloading Files on the Radio Using USB Cable Procedure: 1 Connect your radio to your PC using a USB cable. 2 From the radio home screen, select Settings→Advance→USB Connection→File Transfer. 3 From your PC, click on your connected device and select Internal Shared Storage. 4 Upload your desired files into the appropriate folders. NOTE: A persistent notification appears on your radio if your radio's storage has between 0%-5% left.
MN009207A01-AA Location Chapter 18 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. The radio also supports the following features: Indoor Positioning This feature allows your radio location to be tracked through Wi-Fi or cellular modem when satellite signal is unavailable.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 18 : Location Option Actions If SmartMapping is disabled • In Map view, tap My Location and tap the address. • In List view, tap the address in My Location. Tap the address in My Location. 18.3 Waypoints This feature shows the location coordinates and the saved waypoints on your radio. Waypoints are saved manually or automatically whenever an Emergency operation is triggered from your radio.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 18 : Location 18.4 SmartMapping This feature allows you to view your current location and the location of other devices/units in a map or list view. Table 9: SmartMapping Icons Icons are used in the map to provide event indications and also user functions when selected. Contact your system administrator for other icons supported on your radio. Icon Name Description Map/List Tab Allows you to toggle between Map and List view. My Location Shows the location of your radio.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 18 : Location 18.4.1 Viewing Units/Devices Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget. 2 Perform one of the following actions: • To view units/devices in Map view, tap the desired unit/device icon then tap the address. • To view units/devices in List view, tap the desired unit/device then tap the address. 3 To zoom, perform one of the following actions: • Tap on + or - zoom to adjust zoom levels. • Double tap anywhere on the map to zoom in.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 18 : Location 18.4.3 Editing Waypoints in Map View Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget. 2 From the Map view, tap a waypoint then tap More. 3 Use one of the following options: Option Actions Setting a waypoint to the current location Tap Set to current loc.→Update. Deleting a waypoint Tap Delete. 18.4.4 Managing Options in Map View Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget. 2 Tap Map→ More.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 18 : Location Option Actions Filtering and displaying the group and Waypoints options a Tap Filter. b Select the desired groups or Waypoints, then tap 78 Viewing Waypoints Tap Waypoints. Opening Location settings Tap Settings. Done.
MN009207A01-AA Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) Chapter 19 Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) This feature allows the radio to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to determine its location at frequent intervals and evaluate if the radio is within the Geofence area in real time. Geofence is a virtual perimeter based on the GPS to define a geographical area on earth.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 19 : Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) The system sends a message to your radio. The radio display shows a direct text message content without any user operation. This message indicates that you are currently present in a Geofence area. This TMS remains open on the display until you press exit/home to exit this screen. NOTE: If there is another incoming text message before you exit the previous message, the message screen is refreshed to show the latest message.
MN009207A01-AA Contacts Chapter 20 Contacts This feature provides address-book capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) and ID (number) that you use to initiate a call. Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to the entry alias.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 20 : Contacts Table 10: Contacts Tab Label Name Description 1 Saved Contacts Your radio displays the numbers and names of saved contacts. 2 Favorites Contacts Your radio displays the frequently contacted numbers or names. 3 Floating Action Button (FAB) Allows you to access contact options. 4 Quick Action Allows you to perform the assigned radio function.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 20 : Contacts Table 11: Call List Tab Label Name Description 1 Last Used Number Your radio displays the last number received or dialed. 2 Radio ID Call List Your radio displays the numbers and names of saved Radio ID. 3 My Information Your radio displays your user and group number associated with the current channel. 20.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 21 : Recent Calls Chapter 21 Recent Calls Recent call menu allows you to view the recent incoming and outgoing call information. You can view the information of the following type of calls: • Emergency Calls • Individual Calls • Dispatch Calls NOTE: The Log Dispatch Calls Enable field need to be enabled in RadioCentral or Customer Programming Software (CPS) for your radio to log the dispatch call. 21.1 Viewing Recent Calls Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Recent Calls.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 21 : Recent Calls Option Actions Saved conv. and c To play a saved call audio, tap tap the call that you want to play. The radio autoplays the audio that you have selected up to the newest saved audio. Saving Received Calls a From the Home screen, tap More. b Tap Recents→ All conv.. c Tap Context Menu→Save all.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 22 : SmartMessaging Chapter 22 SmartMessaging SmartMessaging allows you to send or receive messages over a broadband connection. Messages are in the form of predefined Quick Text Messages. The messages are synced to a server. The messages are available when you sign in from any devices or shared devices. You are required to log in to CommandCentral to use this feature. See Logging In to CommandCentral on page 38. 22.1 User Presence This feature displays the current user status.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 22 : SmartMessaging Option Actions Sending messages to a group a From GROUPS, tap the required group from the list. b Tap Quick Message or Choose Text. c Send the message by tapping the required quick message. 22.3 Viewing Messages Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Tap the required message. 22.4 Replying Messages Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Tap the required message from the list. 3 Tap Quick Message or Choose Text.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 22 : SmartMessaging Option Actions Deleting All Messages More→Delete All. a Tap b Tap DELETE. 22.6 Accessing Multimedia Attachments This feature is applicable for SmartMessaging only. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Perform one of the following actions: Option Actions Viewing an image attachment a Tap the required message with an image attachment.
MN009207A01-AA Messages Chapter 23 Messages This feature allows you to quickly send and receive messages directly from your radios. The maximum length of a text message is 200 characters. Local date and time is timestamped on the messages. NOTE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. 23.1 Creating New Messages Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap New Message.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 23 : Messages Option Actions Deleting a message a Tap and hold the required message. b Tap Delete. Deleting selected messages More→Select to Delete→. b Tap Delete. Deleting a conversation a Tap More→Delete→. b Tap Delete.
MN009207A01-AA Voice Announcement Chapter 24 Voice Announcement This feature enables the radio to audibly indicate the current feature mode, zone, or channel assigned to the user. The available voice announcement (VA) priority options are: High Voice announcement is enabled even when the radio is receiving calls. Low Voice announcement is disabled when the radio is receiving calls.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 25 : Radio Inhibit Chapter 25 Radio Inhibit This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a nonfunctional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand. The radio stays in this state regardless of its power changes. NOTE: If the radio has Intersystem roaming capability, the system administrator is able to put the radio into a nonfunctional state when the missing radio roams to another system.
MN009207A01-AA Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Chapter 26 Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable feature used to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations. When Smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot transmit on an active channel. The following table shows the variations of Smart PTT. Mode Description Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Carrier You cannot transmit if traffic is detected on the channel.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 27 : Remote Monitor Chapter 27 Remote Monitor This feature allows the system administrator to turn on the microphone of a targeted radio with a subscriber alias or ID. When remote monitor feature is activated, the audio transmission can be configured in Customer Programming Software (CPS) to route the audio to the radio internal microphone, wired Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), or Bluetooth wireless microphone.
MN009207A01-AA Toggling between Repeater and Direct Operation Chapter 28 Toggling between Repeater and Direct Operation Repeater operation increases radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Direct or "talkaround" operation bypasses the repeater and connects directly to another radio. You can select either one of these operations on your radio. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Radio Quick Settings. 2 To toggle between repeater and direct operation, tap Direct.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 29 : Trunking System Controls Chapter 29 Trunking System Controls This chapters explain the trunking system control features in your radio. 29.1 Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communication during a trunked system failure. When the radio goes into failsoft operation, it automatically switches to a failsoft channel which allows your radio to transmit and receive in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency.
MN009207A01-AA Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) Chapter 30 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a particular channel to communicate with each other. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it receives a dynamic regrouping command and automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You hear a tone and the display shows the name of the dynamically regrouped channel.
MN009207A01-AA Chapter 31 : Accessories Chapter 31 Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models and/or band splits. See the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility. See http://www.motorolasolutions.com to know more about the accessories supported by this radio.
