Motorola HT1250 User manual

The Motorola HT1250 Portable radios are
designed for use on VHF conventional
operation with, ruggedness, and versatility.
HT1250 radios will operate in hostile
environments
HT 1250 Introduction
Hot Zone Radio

HT 1250 Introduction
Hot Zone Radio

HT1250 Includes:
•Ni-MH High Capacity Battery
•2 1/2-Inch Belt Clip
•Antenna
•Single Unit Rapid Rate Intelli-Charger
•Operator’s Manual
•Two Year Warranty- Parts and Labor
•16 Conventional Channels
•Three types of Scan: System, All Group and
Auto Group
•Home Channel Revert / Continuous Rotary
•User-Defined Scan Lists
•Conventional Talkaround

Programmable Button Features Available
•System Scan
•All Group Scan
•Nuisance Channel Delete
•Telephone Interconnect
•Speed Dial
•Home Channel Revert
•Radio (MDC) Call
•Call Light
•Conventional Repeater Talkaround
•Squelch Levels
•Option Board Operation
•Keypad Lock
•Battery Gauge
•Emergency Siren
•Volume Set
•High/Low Power

HT Series Accessories
Batteries
Battery Chargers
Audio Accessories
Carrying Cases
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HT1250 radio features
· 14-character alphanumeric display, with icons.
·Audio and LED Indications alert users of the
radio’s changing status.
·6 Programmable Instant Access Feature
Buttons. for one-push
button access to commonly used features, such
as Home Channel
Revert, Scan, Telephone Interconnect, and Radio
Call List.
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Controls on Top of Radio
·Power On/Off and Volume. Turns the radio on or off and adjusts the
volume to a comfortable listening level.
·Zone/Channel Select. Rotate the Zone/Channel Select knob to the
desired position to access conventional channels. The
selected mode or channel will be shown in the LCD Display. The
HT1250 Portable radio supports 16 conventional channels.
·LED Indicator. Indicates status of the battery, power-up, scan, and
receipt of a selective call.
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·Top Programmable Button. This button can be programmed to activate a specific function.
All programmable buttons can be programmed to activate the following functions with the
press of a single button:
Monitor (Conventional mode). Allows user to monitor the channel for activity when PL is
activated.
Home Channel Revert (Conventional Mode). Allows the user to instantly access a favorite
talkgroup/home channel.
Scan. The Scan function allows users to search for, lock onto, and monitor activity on
multiple channels. Two types of scan can be programmed into a feature button: System Scan
and All Group Scan.
Menu Navigation. A jump to a specific topic on the menu (i.e., Call Alert).
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Controls on Front of Radio
14-Character Alphanumeric Display. Identifies conventional channels
using easily understandable aliases.
Menu Select. One of the menu keys used to scroll through menu
selectable functions when in menu mode. The Menu Select button is
used to enter the Menu Mode and to make menu selections.
Talkgroup Select/Up Arrow and Talkgroup Select/Down Arrow.
Two of the menu keys used to scroll through menu selectable functions
when in menu mode. The
Left Arrow (P1) and Right Arrow (P2). Two of the menu keys used to
scroll through menu selectable functions when in menu mode. These
button can also be programmed to activate a specific function. All
programmable buttons can be programmed to activate the same
functions as the top programmable button described previously.
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Controls on Front of Radio, continued
Menu Exit. One of the menu keys used to scroll through menu
selectable functions when in menu mode. The Menu Exit button
is used to move to the previous Menu Selection (short press), or
to exit the Menu Mode (long press).
Antenna. A variety of antennas can be attached to the radio to
suit different operating conditions.
Speaker. Speaker used to listen to calls. The function of the
speaker can be disabled by attaching an optional earpiece using
the accessory plug on the right side of the radio.
Microphone. Used to speak into when placing calls.
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Controls on Left Side of Radio
Push-To-Talk. The Push-to-Talk (PTT) switch is located
on the side of the radio for easy operation while holding the
radio. Pressing the
PTT switch causes the radio to begin transmitting.
Side Programmable Buttons. Three side programmable
buttons that can be programmed for specific features.
These buttons can be programmed as a short and/or long
press to choose from among the same features as for the
top programmable button described previously.
Battery Release. Slide this control to release the battery
from the radio.
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Controls on Back of Radio
Battery and Belt Clip. Battery used to power the radio. A variety of
batteries are available to suit different operating conditions. Batteries
have removable clips that can be used to securely attach the radio to
a belt or other object.
Controls on Right Side of Radio
Accessory Plug. Used to connect a variety of optional equipment to
the radio.
Battery Release. Slide this control to release the battery from the
radio.
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Indicator Icons
The top two LCD rows of the HT1250·LS screen display icons that
indicate menu and radio status information. The following are descriptions
of each of the icons on the display.
Companding The companding feature is activated. When in
narrow band, this feature improves audio quality.
Power Level
Low Power (L) or High Power (H) is activated.
Monitor
The selected channel is being monitored.
Phone
The Phone mode is selected.
Emergency
An Emergency Alert is being sent.
Call Received
A Selective Call or a Call Alert has been received.
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Indicator Icons, continued
Scan
Indicates that the Scan feature has been activated. This icon also
indicates whether this activity on a non-priority channel. A flashing dot
next to the arrow indicates that there is some activity on a Priority 1
channel. A steady dot next to the arrow indicates that there is some
activity on a Priority 2 channel.
Talkaround
The radio is not transmitting through a repeater.
Programming Mode
A Program List is being edited.
Keypad Lock
The keypad is locked.
Signal Strength
Indicates the strength of the received signal. The more bars, the stronger
the signal.
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Option Board
An Option Board is activated.
Battery Level
The number of bars (0-4) shown indicates the
remaining charge in the
installed battery.
Not Assigned
Not currently assigned.
Clock
Shows the time of day in 12-hour or 24-hour
mode.
Indicator Icons, continued
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The Motorola HT1250 portable radio produces tones to
indicate various conditions of the radio.
These tones can be divided into the following categories:
· Alert Tones
· Button Tones
Alert Tones
The conditions that produce an Alert Tones by a Motorola
HT1250 Portable radio:
· Successful Power-Up
· Valid (Good) Button Press
· Invalid Button Press
· Busy System/Channel
· Out of Range
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Button Tones
In addition to having visual indicators, some
of the programmable buttons use Button
Tones to indicate one of two modes.
The functions that produce button tones are
listed below.
· Talk Permit
· Start Scan
· Stop Scan
· Low Power Level Selected
· High Power Level Selected
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Menu Navigation
The Motorola HT1250 radio has
a menu system for accessing
and initiating functions.
Selective Call
Scan
Home Channel Revert
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SCANNING
There are three types of scan available in the HT1250 radios. System
Scan can be st arted or stopped by pressing the preprogrammed
feature button.
System Scan can also be implemented using the Menu.
To select System Scan from the menu, do the following:
1. Press the Menu/Select key to enter the Menu mode.
2. Press the Up or Down Arrow until System Scan is shown in the
display.
3. Press the Menu/Select key to select the System Scan mode.
4. Press the Up or Down Arrow until Sys Scan On? is shown in the
display.
5. Press the Menu/Select key to confirm your selection.
6. To exit the System Scan function. Press the Up or Down Arrow
until
Sys Scan Off? Is shown in the display.
7. Press the Menu/Select key to confirm your selection.
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Home Channel Revert
Home Channel revert lets you
automatically return to a
preferred channel or talk-group.
Home Channel Revert can be
activated by pressing the
preprogrammed
feature button designated for
Home Channel Revert.
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