User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
- 1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
- 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- 3 Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
- Informations importantes sur la sécurité
- Version du logiciel
- Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)
- 1 Ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles.
- 2 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent perturber le fonctionnement.
- 3 Les changements ou les modifications apportées à ce dispositif, non expressément approuvées par Motorola, peuvent annuler le droit de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet équipement.
- Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Documentation Copyrights
- Disclaimer
- Getting Started
- Preparing Your Radio for Use
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- General Radio Operation
- Advanced Features
- Advanced Call Features
- Contacts
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Call Alert Paging
- Emergency Operation
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)
- Secure Operations
- Managing Encryption
- Loading a Single Encryption Key
- Loading the Group Encryption Keys
- Using the Multikey Feature
- Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only)
- Enabling Secure Transmission
- Accessing the Secure Feature
- Selecting a Keyset
- Erasing the Selected Encryption Keys
- Requesting an Over-the-Air Rekey
- MDC Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) Page
- Hear Clear
- 1 Companding: Reduces the channel noise, e.g. OTA transmission, that is predominantly present in UHF2 and 900 MHz channel with the following features.
- 2 Random FM Noise Canceller (Flutter Fighter): Reduces the unwanted effects of random FM noise pulses caused by channel fading under high Signal-to-Noise (S/N) conditions such as in a moving in a transportation. The fading effects, heard as audio pop...
- Managing Encryption
- The Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Understanding the GPS Feature
- Enhancing GPS Performance
- The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)
- Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature
- Saving a Waypoint
- Viewing a Saved Waypoint
- Editing the Alias of a Waypoint
- Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint
- Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint
- Deleting All Saved Waypoints
- Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint
- Using the Location Feature While in Emergency Mode
- Trunking System Controls
- Ignition Switch Options
- Utilities
- Viewing Recent Calls List
- Selecting the Power Level
- Selecting a Radio Profile
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Turning Keypad Tones On or Off
- Turning Voice Mute On or Off
- Using the Time-Out Timer
- Using the Conventional Squelch Operation Features
- Using the PL Defeat Feature
- Using the Digital PTT ID Feature
- Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)
- Accessing General Radio Information
- Using Siren, PA and Light
- Using Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)
- Using the Voice Announcement
- Helpful Tips
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Special Channel Assignments
- Emergency Channel
- 1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
- 2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.” State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.
- 3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.
- 4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.” State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.: • latitude and longitude • bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic...
- 5 State the nature of the distress.
- 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.
- 7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any.
- 8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.
- 9 “OVER.”
- 10 Wait for a response.
- 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.
- Non-Commercial Call Channel
- Emergency Channel
- Operating Frequency Requirements
- Special Channel Assignments
- Glossary
- Commercial Warranty and Service
General Radio Operation
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Making a Radio Call
You can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup by
using:
• The preprogrammed Zone switchmenu
• The Multi-function Knob
• A preprogrammed One Touch button
• The Contacts list (see Contacts on page 46).
Note: If the feature inactivity timer is enabled, your radio
automatically exits the feature when your radio is left
idle long enough for the time to expire. You will hear the
Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit.
Making a Talkgroup Call
To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be
configured as part of that talkgroup.
Procedure:
1 > or < (on the keypad mic.) to Tgrp and press the Menu
Select button directly below Tgrp.
The display shows the last-selected talkgroup.
2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel.
OR
Rotate the MFK or U or D to select the channel with the
desired talkgroup the press the Menu Select button directly
below Sel.
3 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)
from your mouth.
4 Press the PTT button to make the call.
5 ASTRO Conventional Only:
The LED lights up solid red. The display shows the
talkgroup alias or ID.
OR
Trunking Only:
The LED lights up solid red.
6 Speak clearly into the microphone.
7 Release the PTT button to listen.
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