APX™ Two-Way Radios Model 2 ™ APX N50 User Guide JUNE 2022 © 2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc.
MN009203A01-AA Contents Contents List of Figures..............................................................................................................8 List of Tables............................................................................................................... 9 Legal and Support.....................................................................................................10 Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices..........................................................
MN009203A01-AA Contents Removing the Battery....................................................................................................... 28 3.2 Attaching and Removing the Antenna................................................................................... 28 Attaching the Antenna.......................................................................................................28 Removing the Antenna........................................................................................
MN009203A01-AA Contents 5.17 General Radio Information...................................................................................................43 5.17.1 Accessing the General Radio Information............................................................. 43 Chapter 6: Trunking System Controls...................................................................44 6.1 Operating in Failsoft System..................................................................................................44 6.
MN009203A01-AA Contents 12.2.1 Multikey Feature.................................................................................................... 58 12.2.2 MDC OTAR (Conventional Only)........................................................................... 59 12.2.3 Infinite UKEK Retention......................................................................................... 59 12.2.4 Hear Clear..........................................................................................................
MN009203A01-AA Contents 17.3 Exit from Mission Critical Geofence.....................................................................................73 Chapter 18: Contacts.............................................................................................. 74 18.1 Viewing Contact Details.......................................................................................................74 Chapter 19: Recent Calls.................................................................................
MN009203A01-AA Contents Chapter 33: Voice Announcement.........................................................................94 Chapter 34: Site Selectable Alerts.........................................................................95 34.1 Sending Site Selectable Alert Notification........................................................................... 95 34.2 Stopping Site Selectable Alert Notification..........................................................................
MN009203A01-AA List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Radio Overview ...................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 2: Keypad Overview ................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 3: Home Screen Display .............................................................................................................
MN009203A01-AA List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Radio Overview Description .................................................................................................... 20 Table 2: Keypad Overview .................................................................................................................... 22 Table 3: Assignable Radio Functions ....................................................................................................
MN009203A01-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.
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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 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. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
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.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support Limited Warranty MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay for outbound shipping via MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S normal shipping methods. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
MN009363A01-AA Legal and Support • the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified. 8 Freight costs to the repair depot.
MN009363A01-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.
MN009203A01-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. • Never obstruct or cover the vent port, even with a label. • Ensure that no oily substances come in contact with the vent port. • Your radio is designed to be submerged to a maximum depth of 6 feet and maximum time of 2 hours.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 1 : Radio Care 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). 2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, shortbristled brush, making sure that excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls, or crevices. Rinse and then dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Chapter 2 Radio Overview Figure 1: Radio Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 19 13 18 12 11 17 16 10 9 15 Table 1: Radio Overview Description Number Button Name Description 1 Antenna Provides the required RF amplification when transmitting or receiving. 2 Channel Selector knob Allows you to select channel. 3 On/Off/Volume Control knob Allows you to turn on or off the radio, and adjust the volume. 4 Status LED Provides operating status.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Number Button Name Description 9 Speaker Outputs tones and audio that are generated by the radio. 10 Menu Navigation buttons Allows menu navigation and interface selection. 11 Display The radio display screen. 12 Digital Mic 2 Allows your voice to be sent when PTT or voice operations are activated. 13 Top Light Bar Provides indication that a radio event has occurred. 14 Top (Orange) button Allows you to turn on and off Emergency Operations.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Table 2: Keypad Overview Number Button Name Description 1 Menu Select buttons Press to access the corresponding menu. 2 Home button Press to return to Home screen. 3 Programmable button 1 (P1) This button is field programmable using the Customer Programming Software (CPS). 4 Programmable button 2 (P2) This button is field programmable using the CPS. 5 4-Way Navigation buttons Press up, down, left, and right to navigate through your options.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Function Description Channel Announcement Allows you to hear the Voice Announcement audio file that is assigned to the radio's current channel/mode. Channel Up/Down Allows you to scroll up or down to other channels within the current Zone. Contacts Allows you to access the Contacts menu. Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) Tone Allows you to send out DTMF code of the assigned DTMF value.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Function Description Phone Allows you to make and receive calls similar to standard phone calls. Private Call (Trunking Only) Allows you to dial the programmed ID (number) and initiate the Private Call. Private Line Disable (Conventional Only) Allows you to adjust squelch level of the radio between level 0 and 15 when you press and hold the button.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Function Description TMS Query Launches a list of predefined short text messages only after logging in with Two-Factor Authentication. TMS Quick Text Selects a predefined message. Transmit Power Level Toggles between the power levels at which your radio transmits. Unprogrammed Select this feature for a radio button that is not in use. User Allows you to log on to the server with a personally identifiable user name.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Feature Zone Examples • – 50% • – 100% To identify your current zone, say the following command: • ViQi Virtual Partner To initiate ViQi Virtual Partner, say the following command: • List of Voice Commands "Zone" "Hey ViQi" To view the list of voice commands, say the following command: • "Go to help" ViQi Virtual Partner ViQi Virtual Partner helps you to look up information such as license plate, driver's license, and Veh
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 2 : Radio Overview Query Examples "Am I still at the ?" NOTE: ViQi will ask for more information to complete the query. 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.
MN009203A01-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 Attaching the Battery Procedure: Slide the battery into the radio frame until the latches click into place. Removing the Battery Procedure: 1 Turn off the radio. 2 Lift the latch at the bottom of the radio. 3 Remove the battery from the radio. 3.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 3 : Getting Started 3.3 Attaching and Removing the Accessory Connector Cover The accessory connector is on the antenna side of the radio enables you to connect accessories to the radio. NOTE: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover Procedure: 1 Insert the hook end of the cover into the slot above the connector. 2 Press the top of the cover downward to place it in the slot.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 3 : Getting Started 2 Place the radio in a Motorola Solutions-approved charger. The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress. For more information, see the Charger User Guide. 3.6 Turning the Radio On or Off Prerequisites: Ensure that the battery is fully charged before the first use. Turning the Radio On Procedure: To turn on, turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise until you hear a click.
MN009203A01-AA Home Screen Overview Chapter 4 Home Screen Overview Figure 3: Home Screen Display 1 8 2 3 4 7 5 6 Table 6: Home Screen Overview Description Number Name Description 1 Dark Mode Status Bar Dark mode status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. 2 Bright Mode Status Bar Bright mode status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview 4.1 Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. 4.1.1 Status Icons These icons appear at the status bar to provide device-specific information or status. Table 7: Status Icons Icon Name Description Battery Level Indicates the remaining battery level of the radio. The icon blinks when the battery level drops to 10% or lower. Broadband Network is Active Steady The broadband system is available and connected.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Bluetooth Connectivity Steady Bluetooth is connected to the external Bluetooth device. Blinking The Bluetooth device is disconnected. Regular Call Received The radio received a call. Direct Mode The radio is configured for direct radio-to-radio communication in conventional operation. Global Positioning System (GPS) GPS is enabled and the signal is available. In-Call User Alert The receiving audio turns off.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Satellite Network is Active Steady The satellite system is available and connected. Blinking The ARS user login failed while in the satellite system. Satellite Receiving The radio is receiving a satellite signal. Satellite Transmitting The radio is transmitting a satellite signal. Satellite Receiving and Transmitting The radio is receiving and transmitting satellite signals.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Icon Name Description Blinking The radio is receiving an encrypted voice call. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Secure Operation Steady The radio is operating in an AES-secure channel. Blinking The radio is receiving an AES-encrypted voice call. Power Level High The radio is set at high power. Power Level Low The radio is set at low power. Virtual Private Network (VPN) VPN is activated on the radio.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview 4.1.3 Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporarily changes the color of the Top Lightbar and adds a color bar to the main display screen to help signal that a radio event has occurred. Table 9: Intelligent Lighting Indicators Backlight and Bar Color Notification When Orange Emergency Alerts The radio initiates an emergency alarm or call. The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 4 : Home Screen Overview Indicator Lightbar Color Call State Red Voice Transmission Light Blue Out of Range Light Blue Smart Connect Gray Unprogrammed Gray Receiving Frequency Error 37
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation Chapter 5 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. 5.1 Selecting Zones A zone is a group of channels. Procedure: 1 Press the Zone menu item. 2 Select the required zone and press Sel. 5.2 Selecting Channels A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit or receive frequency pairs. Procedure: Select channels by using the following options.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.3.1 Saving Zones and Channels You can save frequently used zones and channels to the programmable buttons. Procedure: 1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel. 2 To save zones and channels to a button, press and hold the button you want to program. If the zone and channel is saved, a tone sounds. NOTE: To change the programmed zone and channel, repeat this procedure.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.7 Adjusting the Display Backlight You can enable or disable the radio display backlight as needed, if poor light conditions make the display or keypad difficult to read. NOTE: The backlight setting also affects the Menu Select buttons and Navigation button backlighting accordingly. The backlight remains on for a programmed time before it automatically turns off completely or returns to the minimum backlight level.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.11 Setting the Voice Mute This feature allows you to mute the voice transmission of the current zone and channel. Procedure: Turn Voice Mute on or off by pressing the VMut menu item. If Voice Mute is successfully turned on, your radio shows the following indications: • A short tone sounds. • The display shows Voice mute on. If Voice Mute is successfully turned off, your radio shows the following indications: • A short tone sounds.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.14 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise. Analog Options Tone Private Line, Digital Private-Line, and carrier squelch is available (preprogrammed) per channel. Option Result Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel. Tone Private Line or Digital Private-Line The radio responds only to your messages.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation 5.16 Digital PTT ID Support This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a transmission. The receiving radio and the dispatcher can view the ID, which consists of up to a maximum of eight characters. The ID number of your radio is also automatically sent every time you press the PTT button. This feature is preprogrammed per channel.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 6 : Trunking System Controls Chapter 6 Trunking System Controls This chapter explains the trunking system control features on your radio. 6.1 Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communication during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 6 : Trunking System Controls 6.5 Viewing the Current Site Procedure: Press the programmed Site Displ/Srch button. The display shows the name of the current site and corresponding received RSSI. 6.6 Changing the Current Site Procedure: Press and hold the programmed Site Displ/Srch button. The radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The display shows momentary Scanning site. When the radio finds a new site, it returns to the Home screen.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 7 : Types of Radio Calls Chapter 7 Types of Radio Calls Your radio can make a Talkgroup, Private, Selective, Status, and Telephone call in conventional and/or trunking mode. Call Type Conventional Mode Trunking Mode SmartConnect Talkgroup Call This feature 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 This feature is a call from one individual radio to another.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 7 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions Private Call a Enter the Contacts page by pressing the Cnts menu item. b Select the required preprogrammed contact. c Start the call by pressing the PTT button. d To end the call, press Exit. Selective Call a Enter the Contacts page by pressing the Cnts menu item. b Select the required preprogrammed contact. c Start the call by pressing the PTT button. d To end the call, release the PTT button. Telephone Call a Press the Phon menu item.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 7 : Types of Radio Calls Option Actions c To listen, release the PTT button. d To end the call, press End. Selective Call For incoming Selective Calls, your radio automatically plays the transmission from the call. a Respond to the call by pressing and holding the PTT button. b Speak into the microphone. Telephone Call Perform one of the following actions: • To receive call, press Call Response. • To talk, press and hold the PTT button. • To listen, release the PTT button.
MN009203A01-AA Emergency Operation Chapter 8 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 Only one Emergency mode can be assigned to the Top (Orange) button.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 8 : Emergency Operation 8.2 Sending Emergency Alarms Procedure: Press the programmed Top (Orange) button. Your radio shows the following indications: • A positive indicator tone sounds. • The red LED blinks. • The display shows Emergency, and the current zone or channel. When you receive acknowledgement from the dispatcher, your radio shows the following indications: • Four tone sounds. • The alarm stops. • The display shows Ack received.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 8 : Emergency Operation Option Actions Exiting Emergency operation initiated by other radios a Press and hold the 1-Dot Programmable button. b Press the Top (Orange) button. Exiting Emergency operation initiated by the Supervisor Perform one of the following actions: - Press and hold the Top (Orange) button. - Press and hold the 1-Dot Programmable button. Press the Top (Orange) button. - Wait for the console to clear the Emergency.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 8 : Emergency Operation 8.6.2 Receiving Emergency Beacons When you receive emergency beacon, the display shows Beacon Received, the transmitting radio ID, or alias. Procedure: 1 Perform one of the following actions: • To view the beacon list, press Details. • To dismiss the beacon, press Dismiss. NOTE: If there are multiple beacons, the radio displays the recent beacon received. 8.6.3 Viewing Received Emergency Beacon Procedure: 1 Press the Bcon menu item.
MN009203A01-AA Fireground Chapter 9 Fireground The portable Fireground Communications System is designed for deployment at an incident scene.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 9 : Fireground • A tone sounds. • The display shows the configurable programmed alert text and intelligent lighting. Procedure: 1 To respond, perform one of the following actions: • Press the 3-Dot Programmable button. • If the radio is connected to the Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM), press the 1-Dot button on the RSM. • Press the PTT button. NOTE: The PTT button must be configured in Customer Programming Software (CPS) to enable this function.
MN009203A01-AA Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Chapter 10 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. 10.1 Using TPS Normal Transmission Procedure: In the TPS Zone Channel, perform one of the following actions: • To talk, press and hold the PTT button. • To listen, release the PTT button. • Receive and listen to the call.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 11 : Man Down (Fall Alert) Chapter 11 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.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 11 : Man Down (Fall Alert) Procedure: 1 Turn on the radio, and place it in a vertical position for at least 5 seconds. 2 Lay the radio down in a horizontal position. Your radio shows the following indications: • Alert tone • The display shows Man-Down. Postrequisites: If Man Down (Fall Alert) is configured but the condition does not trigger the activation of the feature, send the radio to a qualified technician. 11.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 12 : Secure Operations Chapter 12 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. 12.1 Switching Between Secure and Clear Transmission Procedure: 1 To select Secure Transmission, press the programmed Secure/Clear side button.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 12 : Secure Operations Conventional Multikey The encryption keys are strapped on a one-per-channel basis, through CPS. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key erasure. If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 12 : Secure Operations 12.2.5 Loading Encryption Keys Procedure: 1 Attach the Key Variable Loader (KVL) to your radio. The display shows Keyloading. All other radio functions are locked, except power down, backlight, and volume. NOTE: If the Multisystem Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the ASTRO profile name is displayed below Keyloading. 2 Select the required keys and press Load on the KVL. The KVL indicates that key load is successful. 12.2.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 12 : Secure Operations 12.2.9 Requesting Over-the-Air Rekey If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the rekey request is only for the current selected secure profile. Prerequisites: Ensure that the Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) or Unique Shadow Key (USK) is loaded into the radio with the Key Variable Loader (KVL) before the rekey request can be sent. Refer to your local key management supervisor for more information. Procedure: 1 Press the Reky menu item.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 13 : Scan Chapter 13 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. 13.1 Turning Scan On or Off Procedure: Turn scan on or off by pressing the Scan menu item. If the scan is enabled, the display shows Scan On and the Scan status icon. If the scan is disabled, the display shows Scan Off. 13.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 13 : Scan • Cycle power your radio.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 14 : Scan Lists Chapter 14 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.
MN009203A01-AA Connectivity Chapter 15 Connectivity This section explains the management of connections between your radio and a variety of networks and other devices. 15.1 SmartConnect Before switching broadband connections, your radio compares the relative signal strength of the various broadband connection types to one another, as well as Land Mobile Radio (LMR). Your radio remains or returns to LMR connection when the other broadband connections fall below the quality threshold.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 15 : Connectivity 15.3.1 Turning Bluetooth On or Off Procedure: 1 Press the BT menu item. 2 Press Status. 3 Perform one of the following actions: • To turn on Bluetooth, press On. • To turn off Bluetooth, press Off. 15.3.2 Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth Device Prerequisites: Ensure that the Bluetooth on your device is turned on and set to Discoverable in order to enable your radio to detect your device in Bluetooth. Procedure: 1 Press the BT menu item.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 15 : Connectivity 4 To clear a device from the list, select the required device and press Clr→Yes. The display shows that the device is cleared. 15.4 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25) Also called Over-the-Air Programming, this feature allows configuration data and firmware to be upgraded to your radio over-the-air. Full use of the radio is retained during the data transfer without interrupting communication.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 16 : Location Chapter 16 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in the radio integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. NOTE: The Location feature is addressed as GPS across the manual as the naming convention of the buttons and strings remain the same as the legacy feature of GPS.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 16 : Location • Press Optn→Turn On GPS→Sel. • If preprogrammed by your system administrator, press On. The radio displays the following information of the previous location: • Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), or latitude and longitude location • Time • Date 3 Access the current location by pressing Rfsh.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 16 : Location 16.4 Managing Waypoints Prerequisites: Ensure that your radio displays the current location. Procedure: 1 Press the Optn menu item. 2 Press Waypoints→Sel. 3 Manage waypoints by using the following options: Option Actions Viewing waypoints a Scroll to the required waypoint from the list. b Press Optn→View→Sel.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 16 : Location 16.6 Peer-Location on the Display (ASTRO Conventional) This feature is only available for radio-to-radio voice transmissions, dispatch call, and selective call. The transmitting radio and receiving radio must be configured to enable the sending and receiving of the GPS coordinates.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 17 : Mission Critical Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking) Chapter 17 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.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 17 : 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.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 18 : Contacts Chapter 18 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.
MN009203A01-AA Recent Calls Chapter 19 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: • Call Alert • Selective Call • Private Call • Phone Call (Outgoing Only) • Emergency Call (Incoming Only) NOTE: The Log Dispatch Calls Enable field need to be enabled in Customer Programming Software (CPS) for your radio to log the dispatch call. 19.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 20 : Sending Status Chapter 20 Sending Status You can send status messages to the dispatcher. A status transmission makes more efficient use of a channel as compared to a voice transmission. Procedure: 1 Press the programmed Status button. 2 Select the required status. 3 To send the status, press the PTT button. If acknowledgement is received, your radio shows the following indications: • Four tones sound. • The display shows Ack received.
MN009203A01-AA Call Alert Paging Chapter 21 Call Alert Paging This feature allows your radio to work like a pager. If other users are away from their radios or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can send them an individual call alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system. If there is no answer after the maximum ring time or when you press the PTT button for an Enhanced Private Call, the radio automatically sends a call alert page.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 21 : Call Alert Paging 21.2 Receiving Call Alert Page When you receive a Call Alert page, your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The green LED illuminates. • The display shows Page received. Procedure: Press any button to clear the Call Alert page.
MN009203A01-AA Automatic Registration Service Chapter 22 Automatic Registration Service Automatic Registration Service (ARS) provides an automated data application registration for your radio. When you turn on the radio, the device automatically registers with the server. Data applications within the fixed network determine the presence of a device on the system and send data to the device. The ARS consists of the following mode: • ARS Server Mode (Default mode) • ARS Non-server Mode 22.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 23 : User Login Feature Chapter 23 User Login Feature This feature allows you to take on a friendly username such as Text Messaging Service (TMS). 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 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Messaging.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 23 : User Login Feature 2 Perform one of the following actions: • To clear all your private data, select Yes. • To keep your private data, select No.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 24 : Text Messaging Service Chapter 24 Text Messaging Service Text Messaging Service (TMS) allows you to send and receive messages and run database queries directly from your radios. The maximum number of characters allowed for a text message is 200 characters. The types of text messages available are: • A predefined message (quick text message). • An edited quick text message. • A query (ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution). 24.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 24 : Text Messaging Service Icon Name Description Message Sent The text message is sent. Message Unsent The text message cannot be sent. 24.2 Accessing Messages Quick Text messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently. Each Quick Text message has a maximum length of 50 characters. You can select the required text from the Quick Text. Procedure: Access the messaging feature by using the following options.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 25 : Monitor Feature Chapter 25 Monitor Feature The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting. The lack of static on a digital channel when the users switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication that the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard. 25.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 25 : Monitor Feature 3 To return to the original squelch setting, press the Monitor button again or the PTT button. If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 26 : Remote Monitor Chapter 26 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.
MN009203A01-AA Transmit Inhibit Chapter 27 Transmit Inhibit The Transmit Inhibit feature allows you to stop all transmission including voice and data. The radio can receive messages but not able to reply the acknowledgment request of the received message. This feature is available for APCO 25 Trunking, Type II Trunking and Conventional operations for all APX radios. You can physically control the transmission of the radio especially during operation in hazardous environments.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 27 : Transmit Inhibit Mode Description Quick-Key Override Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use Quick-Key Override. This feature works with either one of the two above variations. You can override the transmit-inhibit state by quick-keying the radio (press PTT button twice within the preprogrammed time limit).
MN009203A01-AA Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) Chapter 28 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.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 29 : Dynamic Zone Programming Chapter 29 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 for you to use this feature. At least one zone in the radio must be a non-dynamic zone. 29.1 Selecting Channels in the Dynamic Zone Procedure: 1 Enter a dynamic zone by performing the following actions: a Press the Zone menu item.
MN009203A01-AA Zone-to-Zone Cloning Chapter 30 Zone-to-Zone Cloning Zone Cloning clones conventional zones from one radio to another. You can select the followings zones from a source radio and clone them into a target radio. • Clone enabled zones • Dynamic Zones • Multiple Private Line (MPL) You can clone the zones by connecting the source radio and target radio with a clone cable. The target radio must be digital, band, and FCC mandate compatible with the source radio.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 31 : Radio Kill Chapter 31 Radio Kill This feature allows you to render your radio or another radio inoperable if the radio is misplaced or lost. When a radio is killed, the display turns blank and all functions of the radio are not usable. The killed radio can only be recovered with a special device. Consult an authorized and qualified technician for details. 31.1 Using Direct Kill to Kill Your Own Radio Procedure: 1 Press and hold the 2-Dot Programmable button.
MN009203A01-AA Radio Inhibit Chapter 32 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.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 33 : Voice Announcement Chapter 33 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.
MN009203A01-AA Site Selectable Alerts Chapter 34 Site Selectable Alerts A Site Selectable Alert (SSA) is an Intelligent Lighting indicator with audio alert. The alert is sent to radios at sites to notify the users when special situations occur. Your radio supports up to 250 site aliases. Only authorized radios are enabled to send SSA. NOTE: The alert alias, alert tone, and alert period are configured in the Customer Programming Software. Contact your system administrator for more information.
MN009203A01-AA Chapter 34 : Site Selectable Alerts • To stop alert notifications of all sites, select [All Sites]. • To stop alert notifications of all available sites, select [All Avail]. 4 Press Send. 5 To return to the Home screen, press Exit. The display shows Sending req. If radio is out of range, roaming to a foreign system or in a failsoft situation, the display shows Req failed. If the request is successful, the display shows Req successful.
MN009203A01-AA Additional Performance Enhancement Chapter 35 Additional Performance Enhancement The following performance enhancements are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality, and efficiency of the radios. 35.1 ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle different message sizes and variable update rates from different applications of the radio.
Chapter 8 : Accessories Chapter 8 Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models or band splits. See the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility.
Chapter 8 : Accessories Part Number Description RLN6512_ EP7-M Sonic Defender, use with PMMN4096 RLN6513_ EP7-LG Sonic Defender, use with PMMN4096 5080384F72_ Replacement Foam Plugs for RLN6242. Noise reduction = 25dB. (Pack of 50 pairs) Table 16: Microphone Part Number Description NMN6271_ IMPRES XP Remote Speaker Microphone with Dual Mic Noise Suppression, Volume Control, 1-Programmable Button and Orange Button.
Chapter 8 : Accessories Table 20: Surveillance Kit Part Number Description PMLN8295_ RM760 Replacement Cable PMLN8337_ 1-Wire single earbud with removable earhook loud audio earpiece PMLN8341_ Audio Accessory-earpiece, 1-Wire XLClear Tube Earpiece PMLN8342_ Audio Accessory-earpiece, 2-Wire XLClear Tube Earpiece PMLN8343_ Audio Accessory-earpiece, 3-Wire XLClear Tube Earpiece RLN6282_ Replacement Standard Clear Rubber Eartip (Pack of 50) Table 21: Wired Remote Speaker Microphone Part Number D
