Motorola solutions BC300D User manual

PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL TWO-WAY RADIO
USER GUIDE
BC300D User Guide
MN006027A01-AASEPTEMBER 2019
© 2019 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

Contents
Chapter 1: Read Me First............................................... 4
What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can
Tell You............................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Radio Overview............................................ 5
Programmable Buttons........................................6
Assignable Radio Functions..................... 6
LED Indications................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Getting Started............................................. 8
Charging the Battery............................................8
Attaching and Removing the Battery................... 9
Attaching the Battery................................ 9
Removing the Battery............................... 9
Attaching and Removing the Antenna............... 10
Attaching the Antenna............................ 10
Removing the Antenna........................... 11
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip............... 11
Attaching the Belt Clip............................ 11
Removing the Belt Clip........................... 12
Attaching the Universal Connector Cover......... 13
Removing the Universal Connector Cover........ 13
Turning the Radio On........................................ 14
Turning the Radio Off........................................ 14
Adjusting the Volume.........................................15
Chapter 4: Time-Out Timer.......................................... 16
Chapter 5: Selecting Channels.....................................17
Chapter 6: Calls............................................................18
Group Calls........................................................18
Making Group Calls................................ 18
Responding to Group Calls.....................18
Private Calls ..................................................... 19
Making Private Calls............................... 19
Responding to Private Calls................... 19
All Calls..............................................................19
Making All Calls...................................... 20
Chapter 7: Call Alert Operation.................................... 21
Making Call Alerts..............................................21
Responding to Call Alerts.................................. 21
Chapter 8: Talkaround..................................................22
Toggling Between Repeater and Talkaround
Modes................................................................22
Chapter 9: Monitor Feature ......................................... 23
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Monitoring Channels..........................................23
Chapter 10: Scan......................................................... 24
Turning Scan On or Off .................................... 24
Responding to Transmissions During
Scanning............................................................25
Deleting Nuisance Channels............................. 25
Chapter 11: Enabling Transmission from Another
Radio............................................................................ 26
Chapter 12: Disabling Transmission from Another
Radio............................................................................ 27
Chapter 13: Authorized Accessories List..................... 28
Legal and Compliance Statement................................ 30
Copyrights......................................................... 30
Computer Software Copyrights......................... 31
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity................. 31
Important Safety Information............................. 33
Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada).....34
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Read Me First
This user guide covers the basic operation of the two-way
radio.
Your dealer or system administrator can customize your
radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or
system administrator for more information.
What Your Dealer/System
Administrator Can Tell You
You can consult your dealer or system administrator about
the following:
• What are the functions of each button?
• Which optional accessories may suit your needs?
• What are the best radio usage practices for effective
communication?
• What maintenance procedures promote longer radio
life?
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Radio Overview
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No. Description
1 Antenna
2 Channel Selector Knob
3 On/Off/Volume Control Knob
4 LED Indicator
5 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
6 Programmable Side Button 1
7 Programmable Side Button 2
8 Microphone
9 Speaker
10 Programming Port
11 Accessory Connector
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Programmable Buttons
You can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts
to radio functions or preset channels or groups.
Depending on the duration of a button press, the
programmable buttons function differently.
Table 1: Button Press Duration
Action Description
Short press Press and release for less than 1
second.
Long press Press and hold for 4 seconds or
less depending on the settings
through the Customer Programming
Software (CPS).
Assignable Radio Functions
You can assign a list of radio functions to the
programmable buttons.
Table 2: Assignable Radio Functions
Function Description
All Alert Tones
On/Off
Allows you to toggle all tones and
alerts on or off.
Battery Indicator Allows you to indicate battery
strength by using the LED Indica-
tor.
High/Low Power Allows you to toggle transmit
power level between high and
low.
Monitor Allows you to monitor a channel.
Nuisance Delete Allows you to temporarily remove
an unwanted channel, except for
the Selected Channel, from the
scan list. The Selected Channel
refers to the selected zone or
channel combination of you from
which scan is initiated.
One Touch Ac-
cess
Allows you to directly initiate a
predefined Private, Group Call,
Call Alert, or Home Revert.
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Function Description
Repeater/Talk-
around
Allows you to toggle between us-
ing a repeater and communicat-
ing directly with another radio.
Scan On/Off Allows you to toggle scan on or
off.
Tight/Normal
Squelch
Allows you to toggle squelch level
between tight and normal.
LED Indications
The LED Indicator shows the operational status of your
radio. A qualified technician can permanently disable the
LED indication by preprogramming it.
Table 3: LED Indications
Indication Status
Solid Red The radio is charging or transmitting.
Blinking
Red
The battery capacity is low.
Indication Status
Solid Yel-
low
The radio is scanning for activity.
Solid
Green
The radio is receiving transmission.
Blinking
Green
The radio is scanning for activity.
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Getting Started
This chapter provides instructions to prepare your radio for
use.
Charging the Battery
Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
Turn off your radio when charging.
• To comply with warranty terms and avoid damages,
charge the battery using an authorized charger.
• Charge a new battery 14 to 16 hours before initial
use for best performance.
Batteries charge best at room temperature.
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Attaching and Removing the Battery
Attaching the Battery
1Align the battery with the rails on the back of the
radio.
2Press the battery firmly, and slide it upwards until the
latch snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
1Turn off your radio.
2Move the battery latch into unlock position and hold.
3Slide the battery down and lift it off the rails.
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Attaching and Removing the
Antenna
Attaching the Antenna
1Set the antenna in the receptacle.
2Turn the antenna clockwise.
NOTICE:
Fastening the antenna blocks water and dust
from entering the radio.
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Removing the Antenna
1Turn the antenna counterclockwise.
2Remove the antenna from the receptacle.
Attaching and Removing the Belt
Clip
Attaching the Belt Clip
Align the grooves on the clip with the grooves on the
battery and press it downwards until it clicks.
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Removing the Belt Clip
1To remove the clip, press the belt clip tab away from
the battery.
2Slide the clip upwards and away from the radio.
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Attaching the Universal Connector
Cover
The universal connector is located beside the antenna. You
can connect authorized accessories to the radio through
the universal connector.
Replace the universal connector cover or dust cover when
the universal connector is not in use.
1Insert the slanted end of the cover into the slots
above the universal connector.
2Secure the connector cover to the radio by pressing
the cover inwards.
Removing the Universal Connector
Cover
Remove the universal connector cover or dust cover
by pulling the cover out.
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Replace the dust cover when the universal connector is not
in use.
Turning the Radio On
Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise
until it clicks.
If successful, your radio shows the following indications:
• A tone sounds.
NOTICE:
If the Tones/Alerts function is disabled, there is
no tone upon powering up.
• The orange LED blinks, followed by the green LED.
If your radio does not power up, check your battery. Make
sure that the battery is charged and properly attached.
Contact your dealer if your radio still does not power up.
Turning the Radio Off
Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control knob
counterclockwise until it clicks.
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Adjusting the Volume
To adjust the volume of your radio, perform one of
the following actions:
• To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.
• To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob counterclockwise.
NOTICE:
Your radio can be programmed to have a
minimum volume offset where the volume
level cannot be lowered past the
programmed minimum volume. Check with
your dealer or system administrator for more
information.
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Time-Out Timer
Time-Out Timer sets a fixed duration for a transmission.
Your system administrator can set the time-out time for a
channel through the radio software.
Before your radio reaches the time-out time, a ten-second
warning beep sounds.
When your radio reaches the time-out time, your radio
stops transmitting and shows the following indications:
• A tone sounds.
• The red LED extinguishes.
To resume transmission, you must release the PTT button
and wait for the Penalty Timer to expire.
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Selecting Channels
Your radio supports up to 16 channels. Each channel can
be programmed with different features that support different
groups of users.
Select channels by toggling the Channel Selector
knob.
Your radio indicates the channel number through
voice announcement. If the channel is not
programmed, an error tone sounds.
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Calls
Depending on the type of call, you can make, receive, and
respond to calls in both Conventional Analog and Digital
mode.
Group Calls
Group Calls are calls from an individual radio to a group of
radios. To communicate in a group, your radio must first be
configured as a part of the talkgroup.
Making Group Calls
1To select a channel with an active group ID, perform
one of the following actions:
• Toggle the Channel Selector knob.
• Press the programmed One Touch Access
button.
2To call, press the PTT button.
3Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into
the microphone.
4To listen, release the PTT button.
If your radio does not detect voice activity for a
predetermined period, the call ends.
Responding to Group Calls
When you receive Group Calls, your radio shows the
following indications:
• The green LED illuminates.
• Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds
through the speaker.
1To respond, press the PTT button.
2Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into
the microphone.
3To listen, release the PTT button.
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Private Calls
Private Calls are calls from an individual radio to another
individual radio.
Making Private Calls
1To select a channel with an active subscriber ID,
perform one of the following actions:
• Toggle the Channel Selector knob.
• Press the programmed One Touch Access
button.
2To call, press the PTT button.
3Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into
the microphone.
4To listen, release the PTT button.
If your radio does not detect voice activity for a
predetermined period, the call ends.
Responding to Private Calls
When you receive Private Calls, your radio shows the
following indications:
• The green LED illuminates.
• Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds
through the speaker.
1To respond, press the PTT button.
2Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into
the microphone.
3To listen, release the PTT button.
If your radio does not detect voice activity for a
predetermined period, the call ends.
All Calls
All Calls are one-way calls from an individual radio to all
radios on a channel. All Calls are used for making
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important announcements.The recipients on the channel
cannot respond to All Calls.
When you receive All Calls, your radio shows the following
indications:
• A tone sounds.
• The green LED illuminates.
• Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds
through the speaker.
All Calls do not wait for a predetermined period before
ending. You can only continue with programmed button
functions after the All Call ends. If you switch to a different
channel during an All Call, your radio stops receiving the
call.
Making All Calls
1To select a channel with an active group ID, toggle
the Channel Selector knob.
2To call, press the PTT button.
3Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into
the microphone.
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