Motorola GP344 Series User manual

Professional Radio
GP344
User Guide
68P64110B98
Issue: Nov 2001

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Audio Signal Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . . 8
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Removing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning the Radio On-Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Radio’s Volume . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Making a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . .13
Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Lone Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Talkaround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Whisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Call Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) . . . . . . . .20
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Starting or Stopping Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Talkback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Deleting a Nuisance Channel . . . . . . . . . .22
Adding a Deleted Nuisance Channel. . . . .22

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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RADIO OVERVIEW
RADIO OVERVIEW
This user guide covers the operation of the GP344
Portable Radio.
Before using this radio, refer to Important Safety
and General Information contained in the separate
booklet 68P64117B25_ enclosed with your radio.
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Radio Controls
The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the
inside front cover.
1. Channel Selector Knob
Allow selection of up to 16 channels.
2. On-Off / Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust
the radio’s volume.
3. Push to Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold down this button to talk, release
it to listen.
4. Side Button 1 (programmable)
5. Side Button 2 (programmable)
6. Top Button (programmable)
Recommended for Emergency Button.
7. LED Indicator
Green: Successful power up.
Green Flashing: Radio scanning.
Red: Radio transmitting.
Red Flashing:Channel busy - when receiving.
Yellow: Radio called.
Yellow Flashing:Radio call reminder alert.
Red Flashing: Low battery warning - when
transmitting.
8. Microphone
Speak clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.
9. Antenna
10. Accessory Connector
Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro-
phones and other accessories. Replace
attached dust cap when not in use.
Programmable Buttons
Several of your radio buttons can be
programmed, by the Customer Programming
Software (CPS), to activate the radio features.
The following table shows the features that can
be assigned to the Top button and the two Side
Buttons.

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RADIO OVERVIEW
Feature Description
Monitor/Cancel
To monitor the selected channel for any activity
or
to cancel a current outgoing or incoming call.
Radio Call To make an individual or group selective call.
Scan On/Off To toggle between start and stop of the scan
operation.
Nuisance Delete To delete a nuisance channel while scanning.
Transmit Power To toggle your radio’s transmit power level
between High and Low power.
Talkaround On/Off To talk directly with another radio without going
through a system or dispatcher.
Emergency To activate the Emergency alarm call.
Lone Worker
To identify yourself as a lone worker. Radio enters
emergency sequence unless you respond when
prompted by pressing any radio button.

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RADIO OVERVIEW
Call Forward To transfer calls automatically to another radio if
you are unable to take the call.
Whisper To increase the microphone gain to allow you to
speak quietly.
Feature Description

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RADIO OVERVIEW
Audio Signal Tones
High pitched tone Low pitched tone
Power Up - Radio self-test
OK
Power Up - Radio self-test
Fail
Button Error
Force Monitor(PTT pressed)
Feature Enable Side Buttons/
Top Button
Feature Disable Side Buttons/
Top Button
Channel Busy Tone/
Engaged
Individual Call Alert
Call Reminder
Group Call Alert
TOT Pre Alert
Monitor Alert
Call Failed
Scan Start
Scan Stop
Priority Channel
Priority Call detected
H/W error - tone continues
until valid operation.
Lone Worker Reminder
Low Battery
Incoming Ringing Tone
Outgoing Ringing Tone
Channel Free Beep
Incoming Emergency Alert

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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery Care and Tips
This product is powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable
battery.
The following battery tips will help you obtain the
highest performance and longest cycle life from your
Motorola rechargeable battery.
• Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hrs)
before using it to obtain maximum battery
capacity and performance.
• Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead
to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
• When charging a battery that is attached to the
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
• The battery should be at about 25°C (room
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a
cold battery (below 10°C) may result in leakage
of electrolyte and ultimately, in failure of the
battery.
• Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in
reduced discharge capacity, affecting the
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate
battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing
circuit to ensure that the battery is charged
within these temperature limits.
• New batteries can be stored up to two years
without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused
batteries, at room temperature, in cool dry area.
• Batteries which have been in storage should be
charged overnight.
• Do not return fully charged batteries to the
charger for an “extra boost”. This action will
significantly reduce cycle life.
• Do not leave your radio and battery in the
charger when not charging. Continuous charging
will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger
as a radio stand.)
• For optimum battery life and operation use only
Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to
operate as an integrated energy system.

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GETTING STARTED
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries
Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all
re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola
dealer for further information.
Charging the Battery
If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, you
will need to charge the battery before you can use it in
your radio.
Please contact your dealer for further information.
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the
factory. New batteries could prematurely
indicate full charge, charge a new battery for
14-16 hrs before initial use.
1. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
battery alone, in the charger.
2. The charger’s LED indicates the charging
progress.
Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola
authorized batteries listed below; other batteries will
not charge.
Charger LED Status
Red Battery is charging
Green Battery is fully charged
Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable
Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge
Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged
*
Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.
Part No. Description
JMNN4023
JMNN4024
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion - High Capacity

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GETTING STARTED
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Attaching the Battery
1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
2. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until you hear a click.
Removing the Battery
1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.
2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the
battery, downwards.
3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the
radio’s body, and remove the battery.
Slots
Battery
Latches

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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Antenna
1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the
radio’s antenna connector.
2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
Removing the Antenna
1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you
can remove it.

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GETTING STARTED
TURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF
• To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.
• To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a
click.
ADJUSTING THE RADIO’S VOLUME
• Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust
the volume level.
SELECTING A RADIO CHANNEL
Your radio offers 16 channels, however some may
not be programmed. Check with your dealer for
more information.
• Turn the Channel Selector knob clockwise or
counterclockwise until you reach the desired
channel indicated on the selector graduation.
ON OFF

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GETTING STARTED
SENDING A CALL
1. Use the Channel Selector knob to change to
the required channel.
2. Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the
microphone. Your mouth should be about 2.5 -
5cm away from the microphone.
3. Release the PTT button when you finish
speaking.
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level.
2. Switch to the desired channel.
3. If, at any time, a call is received, you will hear
the call at the volume level you have set.

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RADIO CALLS
RADIO CALLS
SELECTIVE CALL
Making a Selective Call
You can make a selective call to a particular
radio, known as an individual call, or to a selected
group of radios, known as a group call.
To make a Selective Call :
1. Press the PTT or Call Button (depending
on the way your radio has been pro-
grammed by your dealer), to set up the
call.
2. Wait until the conversation has been set
up, which means you are authorised to
use the system.
3. Talk with your mouth 2.5 - 5cm from the
microphone. Release PTT to listen.
4. When transmitting the red indicator will
light continuously.
Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit
Inhibit’ under certain conditions (e.g. when the
channel is in use by others) in which case, the
channel busy tone will sound when you press
the PTT or call button to indicate that
transmission is inhibited.
When the channel is free, the Channel Free
beep will sound, and you can
make a call.
If your radio is equipped with a transmit time
out timer (TOT), a warning tone
will sound a few seconds
before the transmission is cut off. Your radio
may be programmed to inhibit retransmission
within a preset time.
Receiving a Selective Call
When you receive a selective call, you will hear
either an individual call alert tone
, or a group call alert tone
and the LED Indicator will
light (yellow).
To answer the call:
1. Press the PTT button or Call button.
2. The call will terminate automatically when
the conversation has ended or press the
Monitor button.

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RADIO CALLS
EMERGENCY CALL
Your radio can be programmed to give you a
one-button quick access to call a particular
radio or centre (predefined by your dealer) in
emergency situations. This is the Emergency
Call.
When you make an Emergency call, your radio
goes into an Emergency state, which can be
programmed to:
• continually give audio feedback,
• give no audio feedback; the radio can
receive and transmit.
1. Press the Emergency button to initiate an
Emergency call.
2. Emergency can be stopped by:
• Switching the radio Off and On again.
•Areset message is received by your radio.
• The emergency time duration is reached.
Note: The emergency time duration and reset
message are programmed into your radio by
your dealer.
Should you receive an Emergency call the
incoming emergency alert tone
will sound.

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RADIO CALLS
LONE WORKER
The Lone Worker feature enables you to work
alone with added safety. To use this feature:
1. Press the Lone Worker button.
2. The feature enable alert
will sound.
You will be reminded at intervals that Lone
Worker is switched on by a high pitched alert
being sounded.
•Pressany button to respond and cancel
the alert, if you do not the radio will enter
the Emergency state.
To switch off this feature:
1. Press the Lone Worker button when the
feature disable alert will
sound
or,
2. Change the channel
or,
3. Switch radio off and on again.

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RADIO CALLS
TALKAROUND
Inyourcommunicationsnetwork,you may beusing
asystemtocoveralargerareathanispossiblewith
your radio. However, you can communicate with
another radio within your radio’s range without
going through the system by using theTalkaround
feature.Thisisespeciallyusefulwhenthesystem is
down. To use this feature:
1. Press the Talkaround button to switch on
talkaround when the feature enable alert
will sound.
2. Press the Talkaround button again to
switch off talkaround when the feature
disable alert will sound.

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FEATURES
FEATURES
The features described below are programmed
into your radio by your dealer and are
accessible via the radio’s programmable
buttons.
TRANSMIT POWER
You can transmit your calls at different transmit
power levels. A higher level means you can
reach a radio that is farther away. A lower power
level conserves battery power. You are advised
to transmit as frequently as possible on low
power, and use high power only when needed.
To use this feature:
1. Press the Tx Power button to switch to
high power when the feature enable alert
will sound.
2. Press the Tx Power button again to switch
to low power when the feature
disable alert will sound.

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FEATURES
WHISPER
Whisper allows you to talk quietly into the radio
microphone when making a call.
To switch Whisper on:
1. Press the Whisper button once, when the
feature enable alert will
sound.
To switch Whisper off:
1. Press the Whisper button again, when the
feature disable alert will
sound.