Motorola MTX8250 LS User manual

User Guide
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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.
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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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not remove, install, or charge batteries in such
areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres referred to above include
fueling areas such as below decks on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or stor-
age facilities, areas where the air con-
tains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust or metal powders, and any
other area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine. Areas with potentially explo-
sive atmospheres are often but not
always posted.
BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS
To avoid possible interference with blasting
operations, turn off your radio when you are
near electrical blasting caps, ina blasting area,
or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio.”
Obey all signs and instructions.
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS
ANTENNAS
Do not use any portable radio
that has a damaged antenna. If
a damaged antenna comes into
contact with your skin, a minor
burn can result.
BATTERIES
All batteries can cause property damage and/
or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive
material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded
chains touch exposed terminals. The
conductive material may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become
quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it
inside a pocket, purse, or other container with
metal objects.
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INTRINSICALLY SAFE RADIO
INFORMATION
FMRC Approved Equipment
Anyone intending to use a radio in a location
where hazardous concentrations of flammable
material exist (hazardous atmosphere) is
advised to become familiar with the subject of
intrinsic safety and with the National Electric
Code NFPA 70 (National Fire Protection
Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified]
locations).
An Approval Guide, issued by Factory Mutual
Research Corporation (FMRC), lists
manufacturers and the products approved by
FMRC for use in such locations. FMRC has
also issued a voluntary approval standard for
repair service (“Class Number 3605”).
FMRC Approval labels are attached to the
radio to identify the unit as being FM Approved
for specified hazardous atmospheres. This
label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/
Group along with the part number of the
battery that must be used. Depending on the
design of the portable unit, this FM label can
be found on the back or the bottom of the radio
housing. The FM Approval mark is shown
below:
WARNINGS
•Do not operate radio communi-
cations equipment in a hazard-
ous atmosphere unless it is a
type especially qualified for such use (e.g.,
FMRC Approved). An explosion or fire may
result.
•Do not operate an FMRC Approved Prod-
uct in a hazardous atmosphere if it has
been physically damaged (e.g., cracked
housing). An explosion or fire may result.
•Do not replace or charge batteries in a haz-
ardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing batteries
and cause an explosion or fire.
WARNINGS
•Do not replace or change
accessories in a hazardous
FM
APPROVED
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atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur
while installing or removing accessories
and cause an explosion or fire.
•Do not operate an FMRC Approved Prod-
uct unit in a hazardous location with the
accessory contacts exposed. Keep the con-
nector cover in place when accessories are
not used.
•Turn a radio off before removing or install-
ing a battery or accessory.
•Do not disassemble an FMRC Approved
Product unit in any way that exposes the
internal electrical circuits of the unit.
•Radios must ship from the Motorola manu-
facturing facility with the hazardous atmo-
sphere capability and FM Approval labeling.
Radios will not be “upgraded”to this capa-
bility and labeled in the field.
•A modification changes the unit’s hardware
from its original design configuration. Modi-
fications can only be made by the original
product manufacturer at one of its
FMRC-audited manufacturing facilities.
WARNINGS
•Failure to use an FMRC
Approved Product unit with an
FMRC Approved battery or
FMRC Approved accessories specifically
approved for that product may result in the
dangerously unsafe condition of an unap-
proved radio combination being used in a
hazardous location.
•Unauthorized or incorrect modification of an
FMRC Approved Product unit will negate
the Approval rating of the product.
Repair of FMRC Approved Products
REPAIRS FOR MOTOROLA PRODUCTS
WITH FMRC APPROVAL ARE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.
You should not repair or relabel any Motorola-
manufactured communication equipment
bearing the FMRC Approval label (“FMRC
Approved Product”) unless you are familiar
with the current FMRC Approval standard for
repairs and service (“Class Number 3605”).
You may want to consider using a repair facility
that operates under 3605 repair service approval.
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WARNINGS
•Incorrect repair or relabeling of
any FMRC Approved Product
unit could adversely affect the
Approval rating of the unit.
•Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in
a hazardous atmosphere could result in
serious injury or death.
FMRC’s Approval Standard Class Number
3605 is subject to change at any time without
notice to you, so you may want to obtain a
current copy of 3605 from FMRC. Per the
December 1994 publication of 3605, some key
definitions and service requirements are as
follows:
Repair
A repair constitutes something done internally
to the unit thatwould bring it back to its original
condition—Approved by FMRC. A repair
shouldbedoneinanFMRCApprovedfacility.
Items not considered as repairs are those in
which an action is performed on a unit which
does not require the outer casing of the unit to
be opened in a manner which exposes the
internal electrical circuits of the unit. You do not
have to be an FMRC Approved Repair Facility
to perform these actions.
Relabeling
The repair facility shall have a method by
which the replacement of FMRC Approval
labels are controlled to ensure that any
relabeling is limited to units that were originally
shipped from the Manufacturer with an FM
Approval label in place. FMRC Approval labels
shall not be stocked by the repair facility. An
FMRC Approval label shall be orderedfrom the
original manufacturer, as needed, to repair a
specific unit. Replacement labels may be
obtained and applied by the repair facility,
provided there is satisfactory evidence that the
unit being relabeled was originally an FMRC
Approved unit. Verification may include, but is
not limited to: a unit with a damaged Approval
label, a unit with a defective housing displaying
an Approval label, or a customer invoice
indicating the serial number of the unit and
purchase of an FMRC Approved model.
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Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories
The Motorola communications equipment
certified by Factory Mutual is tested as a
system and consists of the FM Approved
portable, FM Approved battery, and FM
Approved accessories or options, or both. This
FM Approvedportable and battery combination
must be strictly observed. There must be no
substitution of items, even if the substitute has
been previously Approved with a different
Motorola communications equipment unit.
Approved configurations are listed in the FM
Approval Guide published by FMRC, or in the
product FM Supplement. This FM Supplement
is shipped from the manufacturer with the FM
Approved radio and battery combination. The
Approval Guide, or the Approval Standard
Class Number 3605 document for repairs and
service, can be ordered directly from Factory
Mutual Research Corporation located in
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RADIO OVERVIEW
RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO
MTX8250 and MTX9250 Models
(programmable)/
Side Button 1 (A)
(programmable)
Side Button 3 (C)
(programmable)
TopButton(D)
Keypad
Menu Keys
Mode Selector Knob
Button
Push-to-Talk (PTT)
On/Off/Volume Knob
LED Indicator
(programmable)
Side Button 2 (B)
LCD Screen
Microphone
Select Button
Side
Connector
Cover
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On/Off/Volume Knob
Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the
radio’s volume.
Mode Selector Knob
Selects the required operation mode.
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Push and hold down this button to talk; release
to listen.
LED Indicator
Indicates status of radio operating conditions
(see table below):
Microphone
When sending a message, hold the
microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away
from your mouth, and speak clearly into the
microphone.
With PTT switch pressed (radio transmitting)
Steady red Radio is transmitting (PTT button
pressed)
LED unlit Radio is not transmitting
Flashing red Low battery (conventional mode only; programmable by
authorized Motorola dealer).
Momentary
green Radio has powered-up successfully
With PTT Released (radio receiving)
Blinking red Mode busy (conventional
mode only)
Blinking green Receipt of a telephone call,
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Keypad Keys
These keys are used for:
•dialing a phone number
•entering a specific radio ID number when
making a Private Conversation™or Call
Alert radio call
•programming call lists
The following table shows the character cycle
for each key, when entering information for
programming the radio’scalllists. Note: The sequence in the table above is
valid when entering information on a
blank display. However, when editing
existing information, the above
sequence may differ. For instance, if
the last character entered is an R,
pressing 7to enter the next char-
acter, would start the character cycle
at Sand NOT at P.
Key NumberofTimestheKeyisPressed
123456
00
11Blank
space
123
456
789
*0#
2ABC2
3DEF3
4GH I4
5JKL5
6MNO6
7PQRS7
8TUV8
9WXYZ9
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•When editing existing information,
pressing 1will ALWAYS start the
character cycle at the blank space and
NOT at 1.
Menu Keys
Selecting a Feature
A unique feature of your radio is its use of the
display to give you quick access to many of the
radio’s features without having to have a
dedicated key for each feature.
The names of the features (CALL, MUTE, etc.)
are shown on the display, three at a time.
Selection of features is controlled by the three
keys directly below the feature names: the left
key controls the left feature, the middle key
controls the middle feature, and the right key
controls the right feature.
Softkeys (l;l)
When already in Menu Mode, these keys are
used to make Menu selections.
Left and Right Arrow Keys (,/)
The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll
the display forward or backward through the
radio’s features and lists. There is no end point
to the list, so if you continue to scroll in one
direction, the display will “wrap around”back to
the beginning of the list. If you hold either key
down, the display will scroll at a faster rate until
the key is released.
Theleftarrowkeyisalsousedforeditingwhen
you are entering information manually from the
keypad.
Pressing the left arrow key, when editing
numeric information (such as telephone
numbers), will backspace, and erase the
display, one character at a time. If you have
erased all the digits, an additional press of the
left arrow key will return the display to the pre-
programmed list.
l;l
,./
Softkey Softkey 3
Left Home Right
Softkey