HT1250™ Professional Series Two-Way Radio User Guide Série Professionnelle M anuel de l’utilisateur pour radios bidirectionnelles
CONTENTS Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Parts of the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HT1250 Full-Keypad Model . . . . . . . . . . 7 HT1250 Limited-Keypad Model . . . . . . . 8 On/Off/Volume Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Channel Selector Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button . . . . . . . . . . 11 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Starting or Stopping Scan G . . . . . . . . . Talkback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Nuisance Channel . . . . . . . . . . Restoring a Channel Back to the Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing a Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Add or Delete Channels in a Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BATTERY INFORMATION SAFETY Charging Batteries PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE ! Caution Before using this radio, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
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RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO HT1250 Full-Keypad Model Channel Selector Knob Top Button (D) (programmable) On/Off/Volume Knob Side Button 1 (A) (programmable) LED Indicator Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Menu Keys (P1, P2, P3) (programmable) Side Connector Cover RADIO OVERVIEW Side Button 2 (B) (programmable) LCD Screen Keypad Side Button 3 (C) (programmable) 7 English
HT1250 Limited-Keypad Model Channel Selector Knob Top Button (D) (programmable) On/Off/Volume Knob Side Button 1 (A) (programmable) LED Indicator Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Side Button 2 (B) (programmable) RADIO OVERVIEW Side Button 3 (C) (programmable) 8 English LCD Screen Menu Keys (P1, P2, P3) (programmable)
On/Off/Volume Knob Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the radio’s volume. Channel Selector Knob Switches the radio to different channels.
RADIO OVERVIEW Function Indicator Emergency (Top button only) E Monitor C Volume Set — Battery Gauge P Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete G Long Press Hold Down Page Button Initiate Emergency Alert. Cancel Emergency status. — 27 Turn monitor function off. Continually monitor selected channel. — — — — Sound a tone for adjusting your radio’s volume level. 23 — — Check the battery’s charge status. 18 Toggle scan on and Delete a nuisance off. channel while scanning.
Function Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page Button Option Board (if one is installed) N Toggle between activating and deactivating the option board.† — — Phone D Access Phone Mode.† — 37 Speed Dial — Access your phone list.† — 37 Radio Call — Make a radio call.† — 25 Light — Turn on your radio backlight.† — — Zone — Access your zone list.† — 23 † This function is activated by EITHER a short OR a long press, but not both.
Menu/Select Key ) Keypad Keys (for full-keypad radios) Used to enter Menu Mode. When in Menu Mode, this key is also used to make menu selections. Exit Key 1 4 7 * ( Used to move to the previous Menu level (short press) or to exit Menu Mode (long press). Up Key + and Down Key ? Used for scrolling when in Menu Mode. The? key can also be programmed. Right Key > Moves the cursor right or inserts a space when editing. This key can also be programmed.
Entering Characters Using the Keypad Number of Times Key is Pressed Key 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 0 0 ( ) < > 1 1 & % # * 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 4 G H 5 J 6 9 10 a b c 2 3 d e f 3 I 4 g h i 4 K L 5 j k l 5 M N O 6 m n o 6 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 8 T U V 8 t u v 8 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9 * * / + - = # # Blank Space - .
LCD Screen Symbol Indication D Phone Mode is selected. Phone Call Received RADIO OVERVIEW The top two screen rows display menu and radio status information: Indication A Companding The Companding feature is activated. When in narrow band, this feature improves audio quality. B Low Power “ R ” or High Power “ S ” is activated. C Monitor The selected channel is being monitored. An Emergency Alert is being sent. Emergency F A Selective Call or Call Alert has been received.
Symbol Indication Symbol Indication H During Scan, indicates that there is some activity on a Priority 2 channel. Q Not Currently Assigned Priority 2 Scan ( steady) J You are not transmitting through a repeater. U Shows the time (12- or 24-hour). Clock Talkaround K A Program List is being edited. Programming Mode L Keypad is locked. Keypad Lock M N RADIO OVERVIEW Signal Strength The more bars, the stronger the signal being received. Option board is activated.
AUDIO INDICATORS FOR PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS High-Low Tone Low-High Tone In addition to having visual indicators, some programmable buttons use tones to indicate one of two modes: RADIO OVERVIEW Button Scan Start scan Stop scan Power Level Low power selected High power selected Squelch (no Tight squelch visual indicator) Normal squelch Option Board Activated Deactivated Keypad Lock Locked Unlocked Repeater/ Talkaround Does not use repeater Uses repeater 16 English High-Low Tone Low-High To
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging the Battery LED color No LED Indication Battery/Charger Status Battery inserted incorrectly. Single Green Flash Successful charger power-up. Flashing Red* Battery unchargeable or not making proper contact. Steady Red Battery in rapid-charge mode. Flashing Yellow Battery in charger, not in rapidcharge mode but waiting to be charged. Flashing Green† Battery 90% (or more) charged. To charge the battery: Steady Green Battery fully charged.
GETTING STARTED Battery Charge Status You can check battery charge status by holding down the preprogrammed Battery Gauge button (see page 10). The charge status is shown by the number of bars in the P status indicator symbol. 18 English Battery Level Status Indicator P High P Sufficient P or P Low P Very Low P (flashing) Battery chargers will only charge the Motorolaauthorized batteries listed below; other batteries may not charge. Part No.
Removing the Battery GETTING STARTED Attaching the Battery Battery Latches 2 ② 2 3 1 1 Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. 2 Press the top part of the battery toward the radio until you hear a click. 1 Turn off the radio (see page 22). 2 Slide both battery latches downward. 3 Pull the top part of the battery away from the radio.
GETTING STARTED ACCESSORY INFORMATION Attaching the Antenna Turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. 20 English Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove it.
Removing the Belt Clip GETTING STARTED Attaching the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab 1 2 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 1 Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2 Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
GETTING STARTED Attaching the Side Connector Cover TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF Antenna Loop Slot Thumbscrew 1 2 Insert the tab on the top of the cover into the slot above the connector. 3 Position the cover over the connector and align the thumbscrew with the threaded hole in the radio. 4 22 English Place the loop (attached to the side connector cover) over the antenna; then slide it downward until it touches the top of the radio. Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in place.
1 2 3 Hold down the Volume Set or Monitor button (see page 10); you will hear a continuous tone. Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to the desired volume level. Release the Volume Set or Monitor button. 5 ) to select the zone. SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL Your radio offers 128 channels (8 zones of 16 channels each). Note: Due to government regulations, some channels may not be programmed. Ask your dealer for more information.
GETTING STARTED SENDING A CALL 1 Turn your radio on. 1 Turn your radio on. 2 Use the Channel Selector knob to select the desired channel. 2 Adjust the radio’s volume (see page 23). 3 3 Hold the radio in a vertical position, press the PTT button, and talk at a distance of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) from the microphone. Switch to the desired channel. Hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth.
RADIO CALLS 7 Press the PTT button to send the call. The radio sounds a continuous tone. MAKING A SELECTIVE CALL You can make a selective call to a particular radio or group of radios, provided the signalling protocol supports it or when a DTMF board is installed in your radio. 8 Press the PTT button and talk; release the PTT button to listen. 9 When finished with the call ( to return to To make a Selective Call: SELECTIVE Selective CALL Call –or– ) to enter Menu Mode.
SENDING A CALL ALERT™ PAGE 8 You can alert another person by sending a Call Alert page. you will see RADIO CALLS ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Radio Call 3 ) to select RADIO CALL Radio Call 4 + or ? until Alert CallCall Alert 5 ) to select Alert CallCall Alert 6 + or ? to locate the desired ID in the Radio Call List. –or– (for full-keypad radios only) Enter the ID number of the radio you want to page. 7 Press the PTT button to send the page.
RADIO CHECK 7 This feature allows you to determine if a radio is within range without disturbing the user of the radio. Radio Check can also be used when attempts with Selective Call and Call Alert fail. (This feature is available only if your signalling protocol supports it.) You will see 8 2 + or ? until Radio Call 3 ) to select Radio Call Radio Call 4 + or ? until Radio Check Radio Check 5 ) to select Radio Check Radio Check 6 + or ? to locate the desired ID in the Radio Call List.
An Emergency Alert can be programmed to do one of the following: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. • 2 + or ? until Program Lists 3 ) to select ProgramLists Lists Program 4 + or ? until RadioCall ListList RadioCall 5 ) to select RadioCall List RadioCall List To activate the Emergency Alert, press the Emergency button. 6 + or ? until Edit EditEntry? Entry? To cancel the Emergency Alert, press and hold down the Emergency button.
REPEATER OR TALKAROUND J MODE Talkaround Mode enables you to communicate with another radio when either: • 3 ) to select 4 + or ? until Repeater Mode or until Talkarnd Mode the repeater is not operating 5 –or– • Note: The J symbol will appear on the LCD screen when Talkaround Mode is selected. To select either Repeater Mode or Talkaround Mode: Press the preprogrammed Repeater/ Talkaround button (see page 10) to toggle between Repeater Mode and Talkaround Mode. –or– 1 ) to enter Menu Mode.
RADIO CALLS + or ? until Utilities Utilities 3 ) to select Utilities Utilities 4 + or ? until Squelch Squelch 5 ) to select Squelch Squelch 6 + or ? until Sqlch Tight? To set the power level: or until Sqlch Normal? Press the preprogrammed Power Level button (see page 10) to toggle between low and high, 7 ) to confirm your selection. SETTING THE POWER LEVEL B Each channel in your radio has a predefined transmit power level that can be changed.
6 7 + or ? until Power High? or until Power Low? or until Power Auto? ) to confirm the selection. NAME AND CALL TONE TAGGING You can program your radio to sound a particular alert tone when a specific user is calling (name tone tagging), or when receiving a particular type of radio call (call tone tagging). There are eight alert tones to select from. See the table on page 41. To tag a specific user’s name: ) to enter Menu Mode.
8 + or ? until you see and hear the tone 7 ) to confirm the selection. 8 + or ? until you see and hear the tone you want to use for this name. 9 You will see Name Set Name Tag Set 10 ( to return to Name Name Tone Tone Tag Tag –or– RADIO CALLS Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. 1 ) to enter Menu Mode.
SCAN You can monitor multiple channels and receive any calls that are transmitted on them. Sixteen different channels can be programmed into each scan list by the dealer. Your radio will automatically switch to a scan list channel when it detects activity on it. Note: The same channels can be assigned to different scan lists. STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN G The Gsymbol, and the channel you are transmitting on, will appear on the LCD screen when you start a scan operation.
DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL EDITING A SCAN LIST If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (a “nuisance” channel), use the Scan button to temporarily delete the channel from the scan list: A scan list is a group of up to 16 channels. Each position on the Channel Selector knob can have a scan list assigned to it. The same channel can be included in several scan lists, and the same scan list can be assigned to several Channel Selector positions.
To Add or Delete Channels in a Scan List: 10 If you added a channel, you will see Entry Saved Entry Saved 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Program ProgramLists Lists If you deleted a channel, 3 ) to select Program ProgramLists Lists you will see 4 + or ? until Scan ScanList List ) to confirm the deletion.
Scanning Sequence 6 + or ? until Edit Priority? Edit Priority? Channel 2 (Priority 1) Ch2➠Ch1➠Ch2➠Ch3➠ Ch2➠Ch4➠Ch2➠…Ch1 7 ) to select Edit Priority? Edit Priority? 8 + or ? until Priority #1? Channel 2 (Priority 1) and Channel 8 (Priority 2) Ch2➠Ch1➠Ch8➠Ch3➠ Ch2➠Ch4➠Ch8➠…Ch1 or until Priority #2? Priority Channel 9 Note: Even if there is activity on a non-priority channel, your radio will automatically switch to an active priority channel and indicate the activity with a short tone.
PHONE Note: In order to receive a phone call, your radio must have a DTMF decode board installed. Ask your dealer for details. MAKING A PHONE CALL D You can make a phone call by using the preprogrammed Phone button (see page 11) or the menu. D will appear on the LCD screen when you are in Phone Mode. To initiate a phone call: Press the Phone Button.
5 Note: Press the PTT button, if required for your radio. –or– 8 PHONE Note: To redial the last number dialed (if not using Speed Dial), press and release the PTT button. The radio sends the last number dialed. and return to 6 7 Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. Add an entry • Delete an entry • Edit an existing entry To end a phone call, do one of the following: Note: The radio cannot receive any calls while you are modifying the phone list.
) to select Program ProgramLists Lists 4 + or ? until Phone PhoneList List 5 ) to select Phone PhoneList List 6 + or ? until Add Entry? Entry? Add 7 ) to select AddEntry? Entry? Add You will see Enter Name Enter Name 13 ) to store the phone number. You will see Entry Saved 14 ( to return to Add Entry? PHONE 3 –or– Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode. To Delete an Entry: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. Use the keypad to enter the name (see pages 12 and 11).
9 ) to select the entry. PHONE You will see 8 + or ? until you see the entry you want to edit. Delete? ) to select the entry. ) again to confirm the deletion. 9 You will see Entry Deleted 10 + or ? until 10 ( to return to Delete Entry? (to edit the name), –or– until –or– Hold down ( to exit Menu Mode.
AUDIO/TONE SETTINGS 4 want to change (see the table below). You can customize the audio and tone feature settings on your radio by: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Audio/Tones 3 ) to select Audio/Tones + or ? until you see the feature you 5 ) to select the feature. You will see the feature’s current setting. 6 + or ? for available settings. (For Name and Call Tone Tagging, see page 31.) 7 ) to select the desired setting.
Audio/Tone Settings (Continued) AUDIO/TONE SETTINGS Feature Settings Call Tone Tag Assigns a specific tone when receiving a specific type of radio call (see page 32 for details). Standard Alert #1 – #7 Escalert Increases the volume of the alarm tones when a call is not answered. Escalert On Escalert Off Companding Provides the same audio quality for 12.5kHz channels as for 25kHz channels. Compand On Compand Off Keypad Tones Turns keypad tones on or off.
UTILITIES 4 + or ? until you see the feature you want to change (see table below). You can customize some of your radio’s features by: 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Utilities 3 ) to select Utilities 5 ) to select the feature. You will see the feature’s current setting. 6 + or ? for available settings. 7 ) to select the desired setting. Utilities Features Feature What it Does Settings Sets radio squelch at either normal or tight (see page 29).
Utilities Features (Continued) Feature Settings Sets the alarm, or turns it on or off (see page 45). Alarm On Alarm Off Set Time? Option board Activates/deactivates the option board installed in your radio. Opt Board On Opt Board Off Light Disable Turns the display and keypad backlight feature on or off. Lights On Lights Off Software Ver # Displays the radio’s software version number when you press ).
SETTING THE TIME 8 To set the time: When a setting is blinking, you can change it with + or ?. Hour (AM or PM) 3:05 PM 1 ) to enter Menu Mode. 2 + or ? until Utilities 3 ) to select Utilities 4 + or ? until Clock 9 –or– until Reminder Alarm 10 ) to save your changes. 5 ) to confirm your selection. 6 + or ? until Set Time? 7 ) to select Set Time? Minutes (AM/PM or 24 hr) Note: You cannot select “24 hr” for Reminder Alarm. > to move to the next setting.
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II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: WARRANTY This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA's responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/ firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. A Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. B Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.
its settlement or compromise; and WARRANTY C should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its ret
ACCESSORIES Motorola offers a number of accessories to enhance the productivity of your two-way radio. Many of the available accessories are listed below.
HEADSETS BDN6647_ Lightweight Headset, Single-Muff HNN9008_R Small NiMH, High-Capacity HMN9021_ Over-the-Head, Medium-Weight Headset, Dual-Muff HNN9009_R Large NiMH, Ultra-High-Capacity HNN9010_R Large NiMH, Ultra-High-Capacity FM HMN9022_ Behind-the-Head, Medium-Weight Headset, Dual-Muff HNN9011_R Large NiCd, High-Capacity FM HMN9787_ Headset with Boom Microphone HNN9012_R Large NiCd, High-Capacity HNN9013_R Slim Lilon, High-Capacity ACCESSORIES REMOTE SPEAKER MICROPHONES AAHMN9052_ St
Sending a Call 1. Select appropriate zone. 2. Turn Channel Selector knob to desired channel. 3. Press PTT and speak clearly with mouth about 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) away from microphone. 4. Release PTT to listen. Receiving a Call HT1250™ Quick Reference Card Record the functions for your radio’s programmable buttons in the table provided below. For further information, see pages 9 and 10 in this User Guide. Channel Selector Knob 1. Turn radio on and set volume level. 2. Switch to desired channel. 3.
Menu Navigation Chart (Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines— lower, left-hand corner of this page) Zone (p. 23) ) + ? (p. 25) Rptr/ Talkarnd System Scan Program Lists + ? + ? + ? + ? repeater mode/ talkarnd mode on/off Radio Call (p. 29) (p. 33) Audio/ Tones Utilities + ? + ? Phone (p.
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