Motorola MTX8250 LS User manual

User Guide
Guide de l´usager
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MTX8250 and MTX9250
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
ComputerSoftwareCopyrights......... 3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SafetyandGeneralInformation......... 5
Radio Frequency (RF) Operational
Characteristics ..................... 5
Portable Radio Operation and
EMEExposure ..................... 5
Two-wayRadioOperation .......... 6
Body-wornOperation.............. 6
AntennaCare.................... 6
ApprovedAccessories ............. 7
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility. 7
Facilities........................ 7
Aircraft.......................... 7
SafetyandGeneral.................. 8
OperationalWarnings ................ 8
OperationalCautions................. 9
IntrinsicallySafeRadioInformation..... 10
FMRCApprovedEquipment........ 10
Repair of FMRC Approved Products . 11
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PartsoftheRadio .................. 15
MTX8250 and MTX9250 Models .... 15
On/Off/Volume Knob. . . . . . . . . . .... 16
ModeSelectorKnob...............16
Push-to-Talk(PTT)Button..........16
LEDIndicator....................16
Microphone......................16
KeypadKeys ....................17
MenuKeys......................18
SelectingaFeature ...............18
MenuDisplay....................19
LCDScreen.....................19
AlertToneIndications..............21
ProgrammableButtons.............23
TrunkedRadioSystems..............25
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
BatteryInformation ..................27
ChargingtheBattery ..............27
AttachingtheBattery..............29
RemovingtheBattery..............29
AccessoryInformation................30
RemovingtheAntenna.............30
AttachingtheBeltClip.............31
RemovingtheBeltClip.............31
Attaching the Side Connector Cover . .32
TurningRadioOnorOff..............32
AdjustingtheVolume.................33
Selecting a Trunked or Conventional Zone.33
SelectingaZone .................33

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Selecting a Mode (Either a Trunked
Talkgroup or a Conventional Channel) . . 34
SendingaTrunkedCall..............34
Sending a Conventional Call . . . . . . . . . . 35
Receiving a Trunked or Conventional Call. 35
Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only) 35
Coded Squelch Operation (Conventional
ChannelsOnly)....................36
Repeater or Talkaround Mode
(Conventional Operation Only) . . . . . . . . 36
VariableRFPowerLevel.............37
Smart PTT (Conventional Operation Only) .37
MutingtheKeypadTones.............38
Radio Calls (Trunked Operation Only) . 39
Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number. . . . . . . 39
Enhanced Private Call Operation . . . . . . . 39
Receiving a Private Conversation Call. .40
Sending a Private Conversation Call. . 41
CallAlert Operation.................43
SendingaCallAlert...............44
Programming the Radio’s Call Lists . . . . . 47
Programming the Telephone
ListNumbers ...................47
ProgrammingtheCallList..........48
TrunkedTelephoneOperation.........50
Sending a Telephone Call. . . . . . . . . . 50
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
ScanOperation.................... 55
TurningScanOnorOffwiththeKeypad 55
DeletingNuisanceModes.......... 56
ViewingaScanList............... 56
ProgrammingaScanList.......... 57
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LimitedWarranty................... 59
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
CarryCases....................... 63
Headsets......................... 63
RemoteSpeakerMicrophones......... 63
Earpieces......................... 64
Batteries.......................... 64
Chargers ......................... 64
Antennas......................... 64

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
COPYRIGHTS
The Motorola products described in this
manual may include copyrighted Motorola
computer programs stored in semiconductor
memories or other media. Laws in the United
States and other countries preserve for
Motorola certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted computer programs, including, but
not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or
reproduce in any form the copyrighted
computer program. Accordingly, any
copyrighted Motorola computer programs
contained in the Motorola products described
in this manual may not be copied, reproduced,
modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in
any manner without the express written
permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the
purchase of Motorola products shall not be
deemed to grant either directly or by
implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license
under the copyrights, patents or patent
applications of Motorola, except for the normal
non-exclusive license to use that arises by
operation of law in the sale of a product.

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SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY AND GENERAL
INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND
EFFICIENT OPERATION
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING
YOUR MOTOROLA TWO-WAY RADIO
The information provided in this document
supersedes the general safety information
contained in user guides published prior to
October 2000. For information regarding radio
use in a hazardous atmosphere refer to the
Factory Mutual (FM) manual supplement
included with radio models that offer this
capability and/or the intrinsic safety radio
information section of this user manual.
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
To transmit (talk) you must push the Push-
To-Talk button; to receive (listen) you must
release the Push-To-Talk button. When the
radio is transmitting, it generates radio
frequency (RF) energy; when it is receiving, or
when it is off, it does not generate RF energy.
PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION
AND EME EXPOSURE
Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with
the following national and international
standards and guidelines regarding exposure
of human beings to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy (EME):
• United States Federal Communications
Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engi-
neers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
• National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of
the United States, Report 86, 1986
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
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• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6.
Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
quency Electromagnetic Fields in the Fre-
quency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz,
1999
• Australian Communications Authority Radi-
ocommunications (Electromagnetic Radia-
tion - Human Exposure) Standard 1999
(applicable to wireless phones only)
To assure optimal radio performance and
make sure human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy is within
the guidelines set forth in the above
standards, always adhere to the following
procedures:
Two-way Radio Operation
When using your radio, hold
the radio in a vertical
position with the
microphone one to two
inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters)
away from the lips.
Body-worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body
when transmitting, always place the radio in a
Motorola approved clip, holder, holster,
case, or body harness for this product.Use
of non-Motorola-approved accessories may
exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you
do not use a Motorola approved body-worn
accessory and are not using the radio in
the intended use positions along side of the
head in the phone mode or in front of the
face in the two-way radio mode, then
ensure the antenna and radio is kept the
following minimum distances from the
body when transmitting:
• Phone or Two-way radio mode: one inch
(2.5 centimeters)
• Data operation using any data feature with
or without an accessory cable: one inch
(2.5 centimeters)
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could
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damage the radio and may violate FCC
regulations.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is
“IN USE”. Holding the antenna affects call
quality and may cause the radio to operate at a
higher power level than needed.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories
look in the appendix or accessory section of
your radio’sUserGuide.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY
Note: Nearly every electronic device is
susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately
shielded, designed or otherwise config-
ured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or
compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any
facility where posted notices instruct you to do
so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be
using equipment that is sensitive to external
RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio
when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio
must be in accordance with applicable
regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices
• Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Associ-
ation recommends that a minimum separa-
tion of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be
maintained between a handheld wireless
radio and a pacemaker.These recommen-
dations are consistent with those of the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
•ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6
inches (15 centimeters) from their
pacemaker when the radio is turned
ON.
•not carry the radio in the breast
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•use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference.
•turn the radio OFF immediately if you
have any reason to suspect that inter-
ference is taking place.
• Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere
with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult
your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
• Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
SAFETY AND GENERAL
Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
radios in the area where you drive. Always
obey them.
When using your radio while driving, please:
•Give full attention to driving and to the road.
•Use hands-free operation, if available.
•Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS
FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR
BAG
Do not place a portable radio in
theareaoveranairbagorin
the air bag deployment area. Air
bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio
is placed in the air bag deployment area and
the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled
with great force and cause serious injury to
occupants of the vehicle.
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless
it is a radio type especially qualified for use in
such areas as "Intrinsically Safe" (for example,
Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC). Do
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