Motorola solutions ATS 2500p User manual

ATS 2500p USER GUIDE
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NOVEMBER 2020
© 2020 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

Contents
List of Tables............................................................................................................... 7
Software Version.........................................................................................................8
Chapter 1: Read Me First............................................................................................9
1.1 Notations Used in This Manual................................................................................................9
1.2 Radio Care...............................................................................................................................9
1.2.1 Cleaning Your Radio................................................................................................11
1.2.2 Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio.............................................................11
1.2.3 Radio Service and Repair........................................................................................ 11
1.3 Battery Recycling and Disposal............................................................................................. 11
1.4 Additional Performance Enhancement.................................................................................. 12
1.4.1 SecureNet................................................................................................................ 12
1.4.2 Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements....................................... 12
1.5 What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You......................................................... 12
Chapter 2: Preparing Your Radio for Use............................................................... 13
2.1 Charging the Battery..............................................................................................................13
2.2 Attaching the Battery ............................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Attaching the Antenna........................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Removing and Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover....................................................14
2.5 Attaching the Belt Clip........................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Turning On the Radio ........................................................................................................... 14
2.7 Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................15
Chapter 3: Radio Controls........................................................................................16
3.1 Radio Parts and Controls.......................................................................................................16
3.2 Keypad...................................................................................................................................17
3.3 Programmable Features........................................................................................................ 19
3.3.1 Assignable Radio Functions.................................................................................... 19
3.3.2 Assignable Settings or Utility Functions...................................................................21
Chapter 4: Status Indicators.................................................................................... 22
4.1 Battery Charge Status........................................................................................................... 22
4.1.1 Fuel Gauge Icons.....................................................................................................22
4.2 LED Indications......................................................................................................................22
4.3 Status Icons........................................................................................................................... 23
4.4 Call Type Icons...................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 Alert Tones ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.6 Phone Call Displays and Alerts............................................................................................. 26
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4.7 Display Color Change On Channel........................................................................................26
Chapter 5: General Radio Operation....................................................................... 27
5.1 Selecting a Zone....................................................................................................................27
5.2 Selecting a Radio Channel.................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Selecting a Channel by using Channel Search Button.......................................................... 28
5.4 Mode Select Feature............................................................................................................. 28
5.4.1 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey............................................................. 28
5.4.2 Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button............................................................... 29
5.5 Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call........................................................................... 29
5.5.1 Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call.......................................................29
5.6 Methods to Make a Radio Call...............................................................................................29
5.6.1 Making a Talkgroup Call ......................................................................................... 30
5.7 Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button......................................................30
5.8 Monitor Feature..................................................................................................................... 30
5.8.1 Monitoring a Channel...............................................................................................30
5.8.2 Monitoring Conventional Mode................................................................................ 31
Chapter 6: Advanced Features................................................................................ 32
6.1 Advanced Call Features........................................................................................................ 32
6.1.1 Selective Call (ASTRO Conventional Only)............................................................. 32
6.1.1.1 Receiving a Selective Call..........................................................................32
6.1.1.2 Making a Selective Call..............................................................................32
6.1.2 Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Only)............................................................33
6.1.2.1 Selecting a Talkgroup................................................................................ 33
6.1.3 Sending a Status Call.............................................................................................. 33
6.1.4 Making a Priority Dispatch Calls.............................................................................. 34
6.1.5 Dynamic Zone Programming................................................................................... 34
6.1.5.1 Entering the Dynamic Zone to Select a Dynamic Channel........................ 34
6.1.5.2 Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from List Selection...................... 35
6.1.5.3 Saving a Channel in the Dynamic Zone from Channel Name....................35
6.1.5.4 Deleting a Channel in the Dynamic Zone...................................................36
6.1.6 Zone-to-Zone Cloning.............................................................................................. 36
6.1.6.1 Cloning Zones............................................................................................ 36
6.2 Contacts.................................................................................................................................37
6.2.1 Adding a New Contact Entry....................................................................................37
6.2.2 Deleting a Contact Entry.......................................................................................... 38
6.2.3 Adding a Contact to a Call List.................................................................................39
6.2.4 Removing a Contact from a Call List....................................................................... 39
6.2.5 Methods of Contact Editing in a Call List................................................................. 39
6.2.5.1 Editing an Entry Alias................................................................................. 39
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6.2.5.2 Editing as Entry ID..................................................................................... 40
6.2.5.3 Editing a Call Type..................................................................................... 40
6.2.6 Viewing Details of a Contact.................................................................................... 41
6.3 Scan Lists.............................................................................................................................. 41
6.3.1 Intelligent Priority Scan............................................................................................ 41
6.3.2 Viewing a Scan List..................................................................................................41
6.3.3 Editing the Scan List................................................................................................ 41
6.3.4 Changing the Scan List Status.................................................................................42
6.3.5 Viewing and Changing the Priority Status................................................................42
6.4 Scan.......................................................................................................................................43
6.4.1 Turning Scan On or Off............................................................................................43
6.4.2 Making a Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Scan Only)................................43
6.4.3 Deleting a Nuisance Channel.................................................................................. 44
6.4.4 Restoring a Nuisance Channel................................................................................ 44
6.5 Call Alert Paging.................................................................................................................... 44
6.5.1 Receiving a Call Alert Page..................................................................................... 44
6.5.2 Sending a Call Alert Page........................................................................................44
6.6 Recent Calls.......................................................................................................................... 45
6.6.1 Viewing Recent Calls............................................................................................... 46
6.6.2 Instant Recall........................................................................................................... 46
6.6.2.1 Saving and Playback Calls.........................................................................46
6.7 In-Call User Alert................................................................................................................... 48
6.8 Emergency Operation............................................................................................................48
6.8.1 Special Considerations for Emergency Operation................................................... 48
6.8.2 Emergency Keep-Alive............................................................................................ 49
6.8.3 Exiting Emergency Operation.................................................................................. 49
6.8.4 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only).................................................. 49
6.8.5 Sending an Emergency Alarm................................................................................. 49
6.8.6 Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call............................................... 50
6.8.7 Sending An Emergency Alarm and Call with Hot Mic.............................................. 50
6.8.8 Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm......................................................................... 51
6.9 Sending Evacuation Tone......................................................................................................51
6.10 Radio Lock...........................................................................................................................51
6.10.1 Enabling or Disabling Radio Lock (Secure Radios Only).......................................52
6.10.2 Changing the Radio Lock Password......................................................................52
6.10.3 Changing the Tactical Inhibit Password.................................................................53
6.11 Radio Inhibit.........................................................................................................................53
6.12 Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System...........................................53
6.12.1 GPS Performance Enhancement...........................................................................54
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6.12.2 The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)..........................................................54
6.12.3 Location Format..................................................................................................... 54
6.12.4 Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Coordinates...........................................55
6.12.5 Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature...............................................................55
6.12.6 Selecting Location Format..................................................................................... 56
6.12.7 Saving a Waypoint................................................................................................. 56
6.12.8 Viewing a Saved Waypoint.................................................................................... 56
6.12.9 Editing the Alias of a Waypoint.............................................................................. 57
6.12.10 Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint.................................................................57
6.12.11 Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint.......................................................................58
6.12.12 Deleting All Saved Waypoints..............................................................................59
6.12.13 Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint............................ 59
6.12.14 Location Feature in Emergency Mode................................................................. 60
6.13 ASTRO 25 (P25) Programming Over Project 25 (POP25).................................................. 60
6.13.1 Responding to the Notification of Upgrade............................................................ 60
6.14 Voice Announcement ..........................................................................................................61
6.15 Utilities................................................................................................................................. 61
6.15.1 Selecting the Power Level..................................................................................... 61
6.15.2 Selecting a Radio Profile........................................................................................61
6.15.3 Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias................................................................. 62
6.15.4 Controlling the Display Backlight........................................................................... 62
6.15.5 Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls.................................................. 63
6.15.6 Turning the Controls and Keypad Buttons Tones On or Off.................................. 63
6.15.7 Turning Voice Mute On or Off................................................................................ 63
6.15.8 Using the Time-Out Timer......................................................................................64
6.15.9 Adjusting Squelch Level.........................................................................................64
6.15.10 Conventional Squelch Operation......................................................................... 64
6.15.10.1 Using Conventional Squelch Operation Features.................................. 65
6.15.11 Using the PL Defeat Feature............................................................................... 65
6.15.12 Digital PTT ID Support......................................................................................... 66
6.15.13 Smart PTT (Conventional Only)...........................................................................66
6.15.14 Transmit Inhibit.................................................................................................... 66
6.15.14.1 Enabling Transmit Inhibition...................................................................66
6.15.14.2 Disabling Transmit Inhibition.................................................................. 67
6.15.15 General Radio Information...................................................................................67
6.15.15.1 Accessing the Radio Information........................................................... 67
6.15.15.2 Viewing the IP Information..................................................................... 68
6.15.15.3 Viewing the Control Assignments.......................................................... 68
6.15.16 Front Panel Programming....................................................................................69
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6.15.16.1 Initiating the FPP Feature...................................................................... 69
6.15.16.2 Changing Password (Optional).............................................................. 70
6.15.16.3 Selecting a Channel within a Zone.........................................................70
6.15.16.4 Changing a Channel Parameter.............................................................70
6.15.16.5 Editing Parameters.................................................................................71
Chapter 7: Accessories............................................................................................ 73
Legal and Compliance Statements..........................................................................74
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................... 74
Copyrights....................................................................................................................................74
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................ 75
Important Safety Information....................................................................................................... 76
Notice to Users (FCC)................................................................................................................. 76
FCC Licensing Information............................................................................................... 76
Applying for Canadian License.................................................................................................... 77
Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range.................................................78
Special Channel Assignments..................................................................................................... 78
Emergency Channel......................................................................................................... 78
Non-Commercial Call Channel......................................................................................... 78
Operating Frequency Requirements............................................................................................78
Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies............................... 81
Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources......................................................81
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................82
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS..................................................... 82
I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:................................................. 82
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:....................................................................................................... 83
III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:............................................................................................................83
IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:.................................................................................83
V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:.................................................................... 83
VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:...........................................................................84
VII. GOVERNING LAW:...............................................................................................................84
VIII. For Australia Only.................................................................................................................85
Glossary.....................................................................................................................86
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List of Tables
Table 1: Text Entry Modes..................................................................................................................... 18
Table 2: Keypad Characters...................................................................................................................18
Table 3: LED Indications........................................................................................................................ 22
Table 4: Call Type Icons.........................................................................................................................24
Table 5: Emergency Operation Scenarios..............................................................................................48
Table 6: Parameter Editing Keys............................................................................................................71
Table 7: VHF Marine Channel List......................................................................................................... 79
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Software Version
All the features described in the following sections are supported by the software version R21.60.00 or
later.
See Accessing the Radio Information on page 67 to determine the software version of your radio.
Contact your system administrator for more details of all the supported features.
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Chapter 1
Read Me First
This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. However, your dealer or system administrator
may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system
administrator for more information.
1.1
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.
CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or condition and so on, which may result in
damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.
NOTICE: An operational procedure, practice, or condition and so on, which is essential to
emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items.
Example Description
Home button or Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as an icon.
Phon Phone Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear on the dis-
play of the radio.
This means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation Button”.
1.2
Radio Care
Proper radio usage and care ensure efficient operation and long life of the product.
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CAUTION: Use the radio according to the following recommendations and warnings.
• 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.
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• 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. Exceeding either maximum limit may result in damage to the radio.
• If the radio battery contacts are exposed to water without the battery attached, dry and clean
the radio battery contacts before attaching a battery to the radio. Turn the radio over with the
battery contact facing down and shake the radio so any trapped water can escape. A short
circuit of the contacts could occur if they are not dried properly.
• If the radio has been submerged in water, shake the radio to remove any water that is
trapped inside the speaker grille and microphone port. Otherwise, the water decreases the
audio quality of the radio.
• If an accessory is not attached to the radio, ensure that the accessory connector cover is
attached to the radio side accessory connector.
• If the radio is submerged or exposed to a high force water spray, such as from a hose,
remove the accessory or accessory connector cover immediately and ensure that no water
is forced into the accessory connector/radio interface. Rinse and dry the area and re-attach
the accessory or accessory connector cover if leakage occurs.
• If the radio is exposed to a corrosive environment, such as salt water or corrosive gases or
liquids, rinse and clean the radio immediately to prevent damage to radio materials,
especially plated surfaces. Remove the battery and the antenna before cleaning.
• Do not disassemble the radio as you could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into
the radio. Any radio maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician.
• Only Underwriter Laboratory (UL) approved service centers can open and service UL
certified radios. Opening or repairing at unauthorized locations invalidates hazardous
location rating of the radio.
• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily.
• When cleaning the radio, do not use a high-pressure jet spray as this may exceed the depth
pressure and cause water to leak into the radio.
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1.2.1
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:
1Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2Apply 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.
3Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.
1.2.2
Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio
Prerequisites:
CAUTION: Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio
housing.
Do not submerge the radio in detergent solution.
Procedure:
1Combine 1 teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to 1 gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush, ensuring that excess
detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls, or crevices.
3Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, absorbent, lint-free cloth.
4Ensure that no water remains entrapped near the connectors, cracks, or crevices.
1.2.3
Radio Service and Repair
Proper repair and maintenance procedures ensure efficient operation and long life of this radio. A
Motorola Solutions maintenance agreement provides expert service to keep the radio and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition.
A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola Solutions to support maintenance services.
Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola Solutions makes the finest service
available to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis.
For a contract service agreement, contact your nearest Motorola Solutions service or sales
representative, or an authorized Motorola Solutions dealer.
1.3
Battery Recycling and Disposal
In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola Solutions participates in the nationwide Call2Recycle program for
battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.
For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, go to http://www.call2recycle.org/ or call 1-800-8-
BATTERY. This website and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning
recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.
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1.4
Additional Performance Enhancement
The following performance enhancements are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the
security, quality, and efficiency of the radios.
1.4.1
SecureNet
SecureNet allows you to perform secured communications on an Analog or Motorola Data
Communication (MDC) channel.
1.4.2
Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements
Enhancements have been made to the Conventional Talkgroup at the system to improve the Scan
feature operation significantly when multiple agencies are using a single conventional radio frequency
channel.
These enhancements allow you to use Selective Squelch to operate on only the subset of talkgroups
that are relevant to the users rather than all talkgroups on the channel.
The enhancements support the following Scan mode:
• Mixed Vote Scan.
• Standard Conventional Scan.
• Priority Operation.
Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported using conventional channels. A maximum of four
talkgroups can be supported when Vote Scan channels are being used.
Smart PTT is supported with this enhancement as Smart PTT prevents you from transmitting while
other users are on the channel.
NOTICE: User Selectable Talkgroups are not compatible with this Conventional Talkgroup
Enhancement.
1.5
What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You
If the radio is to be operated in extreme temperatures (less than -30 °C or more than +60 °C), check
with your system administrator for the correct radio settings.
You can consult your dealer or system administrator about the following:
• Is your radio programmed with any preset conventional channels?
• Which buttons have been programmed to access other features?
• What optional accessories may suit your needs?
NOTICE: Specifications may vary for different radio models. Contact your system administrator
for more information.
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Chapter 2
Preparing Your Radio for Use
This section provides simple instructions to prepare your radio for use.
2.1
Charging the Battery
Prerequisites:
WARNING: To avoid a possible explosion:
• Do not replace the battery in any area labeled hazardous atmosphere.
• Do not discard batteries in a fire.
When and where to use: Motorola Solutions-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and
performance. For a list of Motorola Solutions-authorized batteries and chargers available for use with
your radio, see Accessories on page 73.
NOTICE: When charging a battery attached to a radio, the radio must be turned off.
Procedure:
To charge the battery, place the battery (with or without the radio) in a Motorola Solutions-
approved charger.
The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress, see the Charger User Guide.
2.2
Attaching the Battery
If your radio is preprogrammed with volatile-key retention, the encryption keys are retained for
approximately 30 seconds after battery removal. Check with your dealer or system administrator for
more information.
NOTICE:
User is notified if radio detects non-Motorola Solutions battery upon powering up, charging, or
removing from the charger. This feature is applicable for IMPRES and Non-IMPRES battery.
When the radio is attached with the non-Motorola Solutions battery, a tone sounds, display
shows Unknown Battry temporarily and battery indicator is not shown in the radio display.
Battery menu screen displays Unknown Battry permanently and IMPRES battery information
is not shown on the radio display.
Procedure:
1Slide the battery into the radio frame until the latch at the bottom of the radio clicks into place.
2To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Lift the latch at the bottom of the radio, then slide the
battery out from the radio.
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2.3
Attaching the Antenna
Prerequisites: Ensure the radio is turned off before attaching the antenna.
Procedure:
1Set the antenna in the receptacle.
2Turn the antenna clockwise to attach to the radio.
3To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise.
NOTICE: When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off.
2.4
Removing and Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover
The accessory connector is on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the
radio.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in
use.
Procedure:
1To remove the accessory connector cover, rotate the thumbscrew counterclockwise until it
disengages from the radio.
NOTICE: If the thumbscrew is too tight, use an Allen wrench at to loosen it.
2Rotate and lift the connector cover to disengage it from the radio.
3To attach the accessory connector cover, insert the hooked end of the cover into the slot above
the connector.
4Press the top of the cover downward to seat it in the slot.
5Tighten by rotating the thumbscrew clockwise by hand.
2.5
Attaching the Belt Clip
Procedure:
1Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the radio and push down until you hear a click.
2To remove the clip, use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the radio.
3Slide the clip upward and away from the radio.
2.6
Turning On the Radio
Procedure:
1Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click.
• If the power-up test is successful, the display shows Motorola Solutions logo momentarily,
followed by the Home screen and the Codeplug Alias.
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• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see Error XX/YY (XX/YY is an alphanumeric
code).
NOTICE:
If the radio fails to power-up after repeating a few times, record the Error XX/YY code
and contact your dealer.
Codeplug Alias feature is enabled through Customer Programming Software (CPS)
configuration to display the codeplug alias as a temporary text during power on.
2To turn off the radio, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise until you hear a
click.
2.7
Adjusting the Volume
When and where to use:
Ensure the radio is powered on.
Your radio is preprogrammed to reset to medium volume rate, which is Level 12, by default every time
the radio powers up.
Procedure:
1To increase the volume, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise.
2To decrease the volume, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
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Chapter 3
Radio Controls
This chapter explains the buttons and functions to control the radio.
3.1
Radio Parts and Controls
1
15
13
12
11
9
10
2
3
4
6
7
8
14
16
5
19
20
18
17
1*16-Position Select Knob
This knob is usually programmed for channel selection.
2On/Off/Volume Control Knob
Rotate clockwise until you hear a click to turn on the radio.
Rotate counterclockwise until you hear a click to turn off the radio.
Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
*These radio controls/buttons are programmable.
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3 LED Indicator
4*Top Side (Select) Button
Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or dis-
able a feature.
5 Microphone
6Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Press and hold to talk in simplex calls or to initiate a group call, release it to listen.
7*Side Button 1
Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or dis-
able a feature.
8*Side Button 2
Use this programmable button to access a preprogrammed function or enable or dis-
able a feature.
9Home Button
Press to return to the Home screen.
10 4-Way Navigation Buttons
Use these buttons for list scrolling and navigating around the menu hierarchy.
11 Keypad
Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters for dialing, contact entries, and text
messages.
12 Back Button
Press to return to the previous screen.
13 Menu Select Buttons
Press to enter the menu corresponding to the button.
14 Main Display
15 Speaker
16*Top (Orange) Button
This button is usually programmed as the Emergency button.
17 Antenna
18 Accessory Connector
19 Battery Latch
20 Battery
3.2
Keypad
Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric text on your radio.
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Your radio uses icons to indicate the selected text entry mode. Refer to the following table for the
supported modes.
Table 1: Text Entry Modes
Icon Description
Text entry is in hexadecimal mode.
Text entry is in numeric mode.
The first character of the text entry is capitalized.
Text entry is in normal text mode.
Text entry is in uppercase mode.
Text entry is in lowercase mode.
Text entry is in lowercase with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen.
Text entry is in mixed case and with predicted words shown at the bottom of the
screen.
Text entry is in uppercase with predicted words shown at the bottom of the screen.
Depending on the selected mode, each key press generates a different character of the alphabet. The
following table shows the characters generated by each key in their supported modes.
Table 2: Keypad Characters
Key Mode Output
1 key Numeric/Uppercase/Lowercase 1 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( )
Hexadecimal Mode 1
2 key Numeric 2
Uppercase A B C
Lowercase a b c
Hexadecimal 2 A B C
3 key Numeric 3
Uppercase D E F
Lowercase d e f
Hexadecimal 3 D E F
4 key Numeric 4
Uppercase G H I
Lowercase g h i
5 key Numeric 5
Uppercase J K L
Lowercase j k l
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Key Mode Output
6 key Numeric 6
Uppercase M N O
Lowercase m n o
7 key Numeric 7
Uppercase P Q R S
Lowercase p q r s
8 key Numeric 8
Uppercase T U V
Lowercase t u v
9 key Numeric 9
Uppercase W X Y Z
Lowercase w x y z
0 key Numeric/Hexadecimal 0
Uppercase/Lowercase Toggle between mixed case mode, upper-
case mode, and lowercase mode.
* key Numeric/Uppercase/Lowercase Space
# key Numeric/Uppercase/Lowercase Toggle between numeric and letter mode.
3.3
Programmable Features
Your system administrator can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or
preset channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press. Some functions can also be
programmed to the radio switches.
3.3.1
Assignable Radio Functions
Call Alert
Allows your radio to function like a pager, or to verify if a radio is active on the system.
Call Response
Allows you to answer a phone call.
Channel
Selects a channel.
Contacts
Allows you to access the Contacts menu.
Dynamic ID (Conventional Only)
Allows you to edit the ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio.
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NOTICE:
• If the Dynamic ID menu key is not pre-programmed in the radio, use dongle to display
the menu key. Press the menu key and enter the password to view or edit the ASTRO
Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio.
• If the password is not pre-programmed, press the menu key to directly view or edit the
ASTRO Individual ID and/or MDC Primary ID of the radio.
Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only)
Allows any channel in a Scan List (except for a Priority-One channel) to temporarily replace the
Priority-Two channel.
Emergency
Depending on the programming, initiates or cancels an emergency alarm or call.
In-Call User Alert
Allows the radio to remain muted to affiliated talkgroup calls while operating on the current Trunking
Personality or conventional channel.
Internet Protocol Address
Displays the Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, and status of the radio.
Message
Allows you to access the message list.
Mode Select
Long press – Assigns the current zone and channel to a programmable button.
Short press – Changes to the preset Mode Select zone and channel.
Monitor (Conventional Only)
Monitors a selected channel for all radio traffic until the function is disabled.
Multiple Private Line (Conventional Only)
Allows you to access the Multiple Private Line lists.
Nuisance Delete
Temporarily removes an unwanted channel, except for priority channels and the designated
transmit channel from the scan list.
Phone Call
Allows you to make and receive calls similar to standard phone calls.
Private Line Defeat (Conventional Only)
Overrides any coded squelch (DPL or PL) that is preprogrammed to a channel.
Private Line Disable
Allows you to adjust the desired squelch level of the radio.
Priority Dispatch
Allows you to call the dispatcher on a different talkgroup.
Radio Profiles
Allows you to access a set of preprogrammed visual and audio settings of the radio.
Recent Calls
Allows you to view the recent call history of your radio.
Repeater Access Button (RAB) (Conventional Only)
Allows you to manually send a repeater access codeword.
Request-To-Talk (Conventional Only)
Notifies the dispatcher that you want to send a voice call.
Scan
Short press – Toggles the scan function between on and off.
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