Motorola Alpha Series User manual

INTRODUCING
THE ALPHA
SERIES
PORTABLE
TWO-WAY
RADIOS
MODERN, EFFICIENT AND
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

Feature-rich and
excellent value for
money, the compact and
ergonomically-designed
Motorola Alpha Series
two-way radios offer
excellent audio quality
with reduced background
noise Easy to use, the
Alpha Series is designed
for businesses that want
to stay in touch with a
mobile workforce and be
in control of their
operations
Radio is the tool of
choice, particularly in
areas that have unreliable
or non-existent cellular
phone network coverage
And unlike cellular
telephones, two-way
radio usage is not billed
on an airtime basis thus
providing an economical
communications solution
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY
A proven asset for a wide
range of operations, the
cost-effective Alpha
Series radios come with
Motorola's reliability and
quality standards Built to
exacting industry
standards, including
Motorola’s rigorous 5
year Accelerated Life
Testing, the P020 and
P030 have been designed
to withstand harsh
industrial usage
PRODUCTIVITY-
BOOSTING FEATURES
The Alpha Series offers a
wide range of features
that help to manage and
control operations with
ease
Compact, Li htwei ht
and Er onomically
Desi ned
Designed with a modern,
ergonomic style to
facilitate better handling
99 Channels
Ideal for operations with
a large group of users,
this allows for 99
different talk groups
which can be organised
to reflect the way that
the teams need to work
The Motorola Alpha
Series comprises the
P020 (reduced keypad
version) for general
users and the P030
(full keypad version)
for those ith more
sophisticated
requirements. Both
offer an affordable
ay to enhance
operational efficiency.
PMLN4467 Soft
Leather Carr Case
M
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MDPMTN4052 Standard
Charger UK plug
MDPMTN4053 Standard
Charger US plug
Front Panel Pro rammin
Alpha Series radios are
easily programmable
through their front panel
buttons This feature
offers the flexibility of
customising and resetting
radios in the field with-
out the need for software
or a computer interface

Extended Battery Life &
Battery Saver Mode
Motorola Original
batteries allow up to
eight hours of talktime *
When on standby the
radio runs in battery-save
mode and the low battery
alert warns users to
charge the battery
Activate the “talkaround”
function and save power
by avoiding unnecessary
use of repeater Extend
battery life for up to four
hours more by activating
“Economy Low” battery
saver mode when users
are in close proximity
(*Assuming 5% of time
transmit, 5% receive and
90% standb .)
More Private Lines
Set up talkgroups with
unique Private Lines to
prevent unwanted
conversations on the
same frequency Alpha
Series radios have 128
different private lines for
increased communications
flexibility
Selective Call
This allows a single user
to be called directly and
communicate one-to-one
without disturbing the
team User-customised
speed dials can be
programmed into the
radio
Telephone Interconnect
The P030 also supports
DTMF signaling for
telephone interconnect
when supported by an
appropriate interface
User-friendly Navi ation
Two navigation buttons
allow the user easy menu
access Four program-
mable buttons can be
customised for quick
access to eight
commonly-used features
Alpha-numeric & Iconic
Display
Including battery and
signal strength
indicators Text and
number displays such as
channel number and alias
for enhanced user
experience
Prime Channel and
Priority Scan
Set the most frequently-
used channel as the
default channel to avoid
missing important
messages The Prime
Channel is checked most
often for activity when
Priority Scan is activated
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Busy Channel Lockout
•Nuisance Channel
Delete
•Backlight
•Receive-only Channel
•Variable Time-out
Timer
4285820Z01 Shoulder Strap PMNN4046 Standard
NiMH batter
JMZN4020 Radio Handstrap MDPMM
Speaker
MDPMTN4049 Rapid Single Unit
harger (Euro Plug)
A proven asset for a ide range of
operations, the cost-effective Alpha Series
radios come ith Motorola’s reliability and
quality standards.

RETAIL, HOSPITALITY
AND TOURISM
Discreet, lightweight and
highly portable to
enhance customer
service, site and guest
security and co-ordinate
inter-departmental
operations Keep the
message in the team
with a Motorola Original
audio accessory
MANUFACTURING
Keep the production line
moving with clear
communication, even
under noisy plant
conditions Motorola
radios help to reduce
downtime through
equipment breakdown
alerts, facilitate better
staff co-ordination and
enhance plant safety
and security with fast
response to emergencies
MN4008 Remote
r Microphone
MDPMLN4444 Earphone
Boom Microphone and
in-line PTT
MDPMLN4442 Earbud
with in-line Microphone
and PTT
DESIGNED FOR BUSINESS,
THE ALPHA SERIES IS
PARTICULARLY USEFUL IN THE
FOLLOWING SECTORS:
CONSTRUCTION
For the highest levels of
efficiency and safety, the
rugged and compact P020
and P030 are built with
the harsh worksite
environment in mind
Co-ordinate on-site
manpower and resource
deployment, access work
partners immediately and
enhance work site
security to minimise theft
and accidents Talk to the
whole team at once to
communicate an urgent
message

Motorola Original accessories are built to
the highest standards and engineered to
ensure maximum radio performance.
Battery
PMNN4046 – NiMH battery (high capacity)
Dimensions (H x W x D) – 115 5mm x 56mm x 18mm (22mm top)
Weight – 159g
Chargers
Single Unit Chargers/Transformers – Slow rate (16 hours) – Plug directly into radio
MDPMTN4053 – Standard Charger, US plug, 110V
MDPMTN4047 – Standard Charger, Euro plug, 230V
MDPMTN4052 – Standard Charger, UK plug, 230V
Single Unit Chargers – Rapid rate (90 minutes)
MDPMTN4048 – Rapid Charger, US plug, 110V
MDPMTN4049 – Rapid Charger, Euro plug, 230V
MDPMTN4050 – Rapid Charger, UK plug, 230V
MAG ONE Audio Accessories
MDPMLN4442 – Earbud with in-line Microphone/PTT/VOX switch
MDPMLN4443 – Ear Receiver with in-line Microphone/PTT/VOX switch
MDPMLN4444 – Earphone Boom Microphone and in-line PTT/VOX switch
MDPMLN4445 – Ultra Lightweight Headset with in-line PTT/VOX switch
MDPMMN4008 – Remote Speaker Microphone
Carrying Accessories
PMLN4467 – Carrying Case, Soft Leather (black)
PMLN4468 – Holster Case, Neoprene (grey)
4285820Z01 – Shoulder Strap
HLN9844 – Spring Belt Clip, for 3 8 cm belts
JMZN4020 – Radio Handstrap
Motorola turns the P020 and P030 from
radios into a communications solution
ith a comprehensive range of ne ly-
designed and cost-effective accessories.
Enhance operational productivity ith
Motorola Original headsets, micro-
phones, batteries, chargers and carrying
cases.
The Alpha Series can be programmed to
be used in hands-free or voice-activated
(VOX) mode ith a compatible accessory,
leaving the user’s hands free to ork.
MDPMLN4445
Ultra Lightweight
Headset with
in-line PTT
MDPMLN4443
Ear Receiver
with in-line PTT

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All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners
© Motorola, Inc 2002
The essential communications
tools for today’s business
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General HF UHF
Frequency Range 136 - 174 MHz 403-440 MHz 435-480 MHz
Channels 99
Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +60°C (Radio)
-20°C to +60°C (With NiMH battery)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 115 5mm x 56mm x 35mm (38mm top) with NiMH battery
Weight 191 g (without battery), 350g (with battery)
Transmitter HF UHF
RF Power ~ 0 1/1/5 W ~ 0 1/1/4 W
Channel Spacing 12 5 / 25 kHz switchable
Spurs and Harmonics 63dB
Frequency Stability ± 2 5ppm
FM Hum and Noise 40dB
Modulation Limiting +/- 5kHz (25kHz) / +/- 2 5kHz (12 5kHz)
Audio Response (from 6dB/oct
Pre-Emphasis, 300 to 3000Hz) +1, -3dB
Audio Distortion @ 1kHz tone,
60% rated max dev <5%
Receiver
Channel Spacing 25 kHz / 12 5 kHz
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 0 25µV
Selectivity (EIA) 65dB / 60dB
Intermodulation (EIA) 65dB / 60dB
Spurious Rejection 65dB / 60dB
Audio Distortion <5%
Hum and Noise 40dB
Conducted Emission -57dBm
Audio Output @ <5% Distortion
(7 5V / room temperature) 500mW into 24 Ohm
Portable Military Standards
810 C, D and E
Applicable MIL-STD Methods Procedures
• ISO 9001 Standard – Compliance with ISO
9001, an international quality system
assurance on design, development,
production, installation and servicing o a
product.
A2/BR/RE/06/02 41 10-E
Technical
Specifications
Portable Military Standards 810 C, D and E
Applicable MIL-STD Methods Procedures
High Temperature 501 3 1
Low Temperature 502 3 1 & 2
Temperature Shock 503 3 1
Solar Radiation 505 3 1
Humidity 507 3 3
Salt Fog 509 3 1
Dust 510 3 1
Vibration 514 4 1
Accelerated Life Testing
Stringent Motorola Accelerated Life Testing simulating five years of hard use in real life, EIA RS-316B in
shock, vibration, dust & humidity IPX4 for Sealing Tested for resistance to spray water from all directions
MIL-STD 810 C, D and E
Stamp of approval from the U S Military for use in rough environments
All specifications sho n are typical and subject to change ithout notice.