GP 380

Professional Radio
GP380
User Guide
68P64110B28A
Issue: June 2000
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3 Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning the Radio On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Radio On Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adjusting the Radio’s Volume . . . . . . . . . .18
Keypad Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Menu Navigation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cancelling a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Audio Signal Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selective Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Making a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . 14 Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Keypad Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Missed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Status Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Removing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Making a Status Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Receiving a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DTMF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Removing the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Operational Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Voice Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Vehicles with an Air Bag. . . . . . . . . . . .56
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres . . .56
CONTENTS
Emergency Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Blasting Caps and Areas . . . . . . . . . . .57
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Operational Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Damaged Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Call Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
General Radio Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Talkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Whisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lone Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Companding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Option Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) . . . . . . . 51
Stun/Unstun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Radio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Computer Software Copyright

The products described in this manual may include copyrighted computer
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 programmes stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the
United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe
and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer
Safe and Efficient Operation . . . . . . . . . . 55 programmes, including the right to copy or reproduce in any form the
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy . . . 55 copyrighted computer programme. Accordingly, any copyrighted computer
programmes contained in the products described in this manual may not be
Radio Operation and EME Exposure . . . . 56 copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of
the holders of the rights. Furthermore, the purchase of these products shall not
Electromagnetic Interference/ be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any
licence under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of the holders of
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 the rights, except for the normal non-exclusive royalty free licence to use that
arises by operation of the law in the sale of the product.
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RADIO OVERVIEW 8. LED Indicator
Green: Successful power up.
RADIO OVERVIEW
Green Flashing: Radio scanning.
This user guide covers the operation of the
Red: Radio transmitting.
GP380 Professional Portable Radio.
Red Flashing: Channel busy - when receiving.
Please read pages 55 to 57 before using this radio Yellow: Radio called.
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Yellow Flashing: Radio call reminder alert.
Red Flashing: Low battery warning - when
Radio Controls transmitting.
The numbers below refer to the illustrations on 9. Microphone
the inside front cover. 10. LCD Display (1 Line)
1. Rotary Knob 11. Menu Keys
Used as a channel selector and for multi- 12. Keypad
function scrolling.
13. Antenna
2. On-Off / Volume Knob
14. Accessory Connector
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust
Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro-
the radio’s volume.
phones and other accessories. Replace
3. Side Button 1 (Programmable) attached dust cap when not in use.
Recommended for Monitor/ Call Cancel Button.
Programmable Buttons
4. Push to Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold down this button to talk, release Several of your radio buttons can be
it to listen. programmed (by Customer Programming
5. Side Button 2 (Programmable) Software CPS) to activate the radio features.
6. Side Button 3 (Programmable) The following table shows the features that can
7. Top Button (programmable) be assigned to the Top button and Side
Recommended as Emergency button. Buttons 1, 2 and 3.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Feature Description
Monitor allows user to select between signalling squelch,

carrier squelch and unsquelch, and to suspend scan when
Monitor/Cancel landed on a channel in scan mode.
Cancel allows user to cancel current incoming or outgoing
call.
Radio Call To make an individual or group selective call.
Allows user direct access into the Missed Call List menu
Missed Call List
feature.
Contact List Allows user direct access into Contact List menu feature.
Allows user direct access into Status List menu

Status List
feature.
Allows user direct access into the Channel mode. The

Channel rotary knob (1) is set to increment/decrement the channel
number.
To toggle between start and stop of the scan

Scan On/Off
operation.
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Feature Description
RADIO OVERVIEW
To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning,
Nuisance with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list
Delete/Cancel and home channel.
(Voice Storage) Cancel, deletes messages being played back from the
Voice Storage feature.
To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning,

Nuisance Delete with exception of priority channel, last channel in scan list
and home channel.
Cancel Cancel, deletes messages being played back from the

(Voice Storage) Voice Storage feature.
To toggle the radio’s transmit power level between High

Power Level
and Low.
To talk directly with another radio without going through a

Talkaround On/Off
system or despatcher.
Activates emergency alarm sequence. A pre- recorded

Emergency message (using the voice storage feature) may be sent to
enable the user’s location or status to be determined.
To identify user as a lone worker. Radio enters emergency

Lone Worker sequence unless user responds, when prompted, by
pressing any radio button.
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Feature Description
RADIO OVERVIEW
To transfer calls automatically to another radio if user is

Call Forward
unable to take the call.
To increase the gain of the radio microphone to allow user

Whisper
to speak quietly.
To toggle between compression/expansion of audio signal

Companding On/Off
and normal audio signal.
Option Board
Allows user to toggle the option board between on and off.
On/Off
Keypad Lock
Allows user to lock/unlock menu keys and keypad keys.
On/Off
DTMF To place the keypad into permanent DTMF live dial mode.
Backlight To toggle the display/keypad backlight on and off.
Record/Play-back To record/play-back incoming calls, emergency

(Voice Recorder) message or memo using voice recorder feature.
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Keypad Keys Keypad Lock/Unlock
RADIO OVERVIEW
On your radio there is a keypad lock feature which
1 2 3 allows you to lock the keypad keys and menu keys
to eliminate accidental key presses.
4 5 6 Press the keypad lock button to lock the keys, the
7 8 9 display icon L will be lit and the display will show:
Lock Keypad
* 0 #
After 2 seconds the radio returns to the IDLE
STATE.
These keys are used when dialling a phone number, Press the keypad lock button again to unlock the
making a radio call, or for numeric channel keys when the icon will be extinguished and the
selection. display will show:
Unlock Keypad
The radio will then return to the IDLE STATE.
Keypad Unlock may be performed during a call, to
allow menu access to the contact list, status list and
scan on/off features.
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Menu Keys
Menu/
RADIO OVERVIEW
Exit Up Select
x + c
d e f
Left Down Right
Menu/Select Key c
Used to enter the Menu Mode. When you are in the
Menu Mode, this key is also used to make menu
selections.
Note: When the radio is in the IDLE STATE, press-
ing any of the six menu keys causes the
radio to enter the Menu mode.
Exit Key x
Used to move up to the next higher Menu level.
When the top level menu is selected, this key is
used to exit the Menu Mode.
Up Key +
Used for scrolling when in Menu Mode.
Down Key e
Used for scrolling when in Menu Mode.
Right Key f
Used as More key to provide additional information.
Left Key d
Used as a destructive backspace key when editing.
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Menu Navigation Chart
c
RADIO OVERVIEW
(Refer to Menu Navigation guidelines—
lower, left-hand corner of this page)
+ e
Missed Contact Status Channel Voice Utilities Radio

Calls List Storage Information
select/ select/ select/ select/ + e + e + e

ID enter ID enter ID enterID on/off
status/ Channel No.
voice/ Scan SW Version
DTMF CP Version
Call Forward SW Part No.
Talkaround CP Part No.
Emergency Voice
Msg. Recorder Whisper
select/ select/ Lone Worker
record/ record/ Companding
play/ play/ Backlight
Menu Navigation delete delete
Option Board
c to enter Menu Mode. + e
high/low
+ or e to scroll through the list. Power Level
c to select Menu item. + or e to scroll through

sub-list.
x to return to previous menu level c to select sub-menu item.
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LCD Display and Icons
Symbol Name and Description
RADIO OVERVIEW
Scan Indicator
H Indicates that you are scanning. The dot is
lit during priority scan mode.
Keypad Lock Indicator

Displays channel, menu, and radio status L On indicates that the keypad and menu
information. The top two screen rows show keys are locked. Off indicates unlocked.
radio status indicator symbols, explained in the Option Board Indicator
table below: N Indicates that an option board is activated.
Battery Level Indicator

Symbol Name and Description
Shows the remaining charge in your battery,
P based on how many bars are displayed.
XPAND™ Indicator
Flashing, indicates flat battery.
A Indicates that your radio has the
companding feature activated. DTMF Indicator
D Indicates DTMF is enabled.
Power Level Indicator
“L” lights when your radio is configured to Missed Call Indicator
B transmit in Low Power. “H” lights when your On indicates call in list.
radio is configured to transmit in High Q Off indicates no calls in list.
Power. Flashing, indicates new call in list.
Monitor Indicator Talkaround Indicator
C On indicates carrier squelch. J Indicates talkaround enabled.
Off indicates signalling squelch.
Timer
Voice Recorder Indicator !
Shows the call time.
F Indicates that there are stored messages or
memos in the voice recorder.
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Audio Signal Tones
Tone Signal Description
RADIO OVERVIEW
High pitched tone Low pitched tone
Radio receives an
Individual Call
Individual Call.
Call Reminder of
Power up OK Radio self-test OK. Reminder unanswered call.
Power up Fail Radio self-test fail. Warns of expiry of

TOT Pre-Alert
time out timer.
Button/keypad key/
Button/
menu key press not Alerts to change of
Keypad Error Monitor Alert
permitted. squelch.
Channel busy or not Voice Storage-

Engaged Voice Storage
permitted to transmit. Recording.
Call Failed Call failed to connect. Voice Storage-

Voice Storage
Warning.
Radio must monitor
Force Monitor channel before trans- Voice Storage-
Voice Storage
mission permitted. Full.
Button Any option button Radio starts

Scan Start
Feature pressed to enable a scanning.
Enable feature.
Radio stops
Scan Stop
Button Any option button scanning.
Feature pressed to disable a
Priority Call Radio detects a
Disable feature.
Decode priority call.
Radio receives a
Group Call Priority Radio landed on the
Group Call.
Channel priority channel.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Reminds lone worker

Lone Worker
to respond.
Low Battery below receive

Battery threshold level.
Hardware error, tone

Hardware
continues until valid
Error
operation.
Previous message or
message currently
Cancel
being played from
Message
Voice Storage has
been deleted.
Channel Free Indicates current

Beep channel is free.
Incoming
Indicates an
Emergency
emergency situation.
Alert
Confidence tone
Keypad
when any key
Acknowledge
pressed.
Incoming calls (high

English/French/
Ringtones tones), outgoing calls
General
(low tones).
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GETTING STARTED • Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in
GETTING STARTED
reduced discharge capacity, affecting the
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate
BATTERY INFORMATION battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing
circuit to ensure that the battery is charged
Battery Care and Tips within these temperature limits.
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium • New batteries can be stored up to two years
(Ni-Cd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused
lithium-ion rechargeable battery. batteries in a cool dry area.
The following battery tips will help you obtain the • Batteries which have been in storage should be
highest performance and longest cycle life from charged overnight.
your Motorola rechargeable battery. • Do not return fully charged batteries to the
• Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hrs) charger for an “extra boost”. This action will
before using it to obtain maximum battery significantly reduce cycle life.
capacity and performance. • Do not leave your radio and battery in the
• Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead charger when not charging. Continuous charging
to battery damage and void the battery warranty. will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger
as a radio stand.)
• When charging a battery that is attached to the
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. • For optimum battery life and operation use only
Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to
• The battery should be at about 25°C (room operate as an integrated energy system.
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a
cold battery (below 10°C) may result in leakage
of electrolyte and ultimately, in failure of the
battery.
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Recycling or Disposal of Batteries
Charger LED Status
GETTING STARTED
NiCd
Red Battery is charging
At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can
Green Battery is fully charged
be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not
be available in all areas. Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable
Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge
of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged
Motorola dealer for further information. *
Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.
Charging the Battery
1. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, battery alone, in the charger.
you will need to charge the battery before you
2. The charger’s LED indicates the charging
can use it in your radio. progress.
The P icon flashes when the battery is flat Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola
and the hardware error tone will sound. This icon authorized batteries listed below; other batteries
will only appear when a genuine Motorola battery will not charge.
is used.
Part No. Description
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the
factory. New batteries could prematurely HNN9008 High-Capacity NiMH
indicate full charge, charge a new battery for HNN9009 Ultra-High-Capacity NiMH
HNN9010 Ultra-High-Capacity FM NiMH
14-16 hrs before initial use.
HNN9011 High-Capacity FM NiCd
HNN9012 High-Capacity NiCd
HNN9013 Lithium-Ion
FM - Factory Mutual
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ACCESSORY INFORMATION
GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Battery Removing the Battery
Battery
Latches
Slots
1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery 1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on.
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body. 2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the
2. Press the top part of the battery towards the battery, downwards.
radio until you hear a click. 3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the
radio’s body, and remove the battery.
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Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna
GETTING STARTED
1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the 1. Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you
radio’s antenna connector. can remove it.
2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
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Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip
GETTING STARTED
Belt Clip Tab
1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of 1. Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from
the battery. the battery.
2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
heard.
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RADIO OPERATION Radio On Message
GETTING STARTED
Turning the Radio On or Off At power up the radio will display a message
customised by your dealer, e.g.:
Radio On
After this text has been displayed, the radio perform

a self test routine. On completion of a successful
self test the radio will display:
Channel
This may be a number or an alias and will be the

ON OFF channel currently selected by the rotary channel
selector. Alternatively, if required the radio may
• To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume
display a message customised by your dealer, e.g.
Control knob clockwise.
Ready
• To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume
Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a
click. Note: If your radio fails the self test routine consult
your dealer.
Adjusting the Radio’s Volume

• Turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob to adjust
the volume level.
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Selecting a Radio Channel Once in channel mode, there are three ways to
GETTING STARTED
select a channel:
Your radio offers up to 255 channels, however some
may not be programmed. Check with your dealer for Method 1
more information. Turn the rotary knob (1) clockwise or counterclock-
Before selecting a channel ensure your radio is in wise until you reach the desired channel indicated
channel mode. on the display.
Note: The rotary knob default is channel mode. Method 2

The keypad default is programmable and may
be set to channel mode.
1 + or e until: Channel Number
or
There are two ways to enter channel mode: Alias
Method 1 2 c to confirm your selection.

Press the Channel Mode direct access button, if
programmed by your dealer. Display shows: Selected
(for 2 seconds)
Method 2
1 c to enter Menu Mode Method 3

1 Enter the desired
2 + or e until: Channel channel number from
the keypad, e.g. 05: CH: 05
3 c to select
2 c to confirm your selection.
4 Display shows e.g.: Chan: 05
Display shows: Selected
(for 2 seconds)
Note: After a short period of inactivity the radio
returns to the IDLE STATE.
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Note: The keypad can’t be used to enter the channel Receiving a Call
GETTING STARTED
number during a call or whilst the radio is in a

scan. 1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level.
2. Switch to the desired radio channel.
3. If, at any time, a call is received you will hear
Sending a Call the call at the volume level you have set.
1. Select the desired radio channel.
Note:The system may have a limited call time and
2. Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the the call may be terminated automatically if this
microphone.Your mouth should be 2.5 to 5 cm call time is exceeded.
away from the microphone.
3. When transmitting, the red indicator will light Cancelling a Call
continuously.
At any time while setting up a call it may be cancelled
4. Release the PTT button to listen.
by pressing the Monitor/Call Cancel button.
Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit Inhibit’ The call timer can also cancel a call.
under certain conditions (e.g. when the channel is in
use by others) in which case, the channel busy tone Ending a Call
will sound when you press the PTT or call button to
indicate that transmission is inhibited. A call should always be ended by pressing the Monitor/
Call Cancel button.
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.
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RADIO CALLS To answer the call:
SELECTIVE CALLS 1. Press the PTT button or Call button.
RADIO CALLS
2. The call will terminate automatically when
Making a Selective Call
the conversation has ended or press the
You can make a selective call to a particular radio, Monitor button.
known as an individual call, or a group of radios,
known as a group call. Your radio has a call timer which shows the
You can make calls by using the Contact List, the time used on an incoming or outgoing selective
Missed Calls List or Manual Dialling. call
e.g.
Receiving a Selective Call
Display shows: 01:22
When you receive a selective call, you will hear
either,
an individual call alert tone ,
or a group call alert tone .
The LED Indicator will light (yellow) and the

display will show the alias (name) or number
(address) of the calling radio e.g.
Display shows: Addr: 234
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CONTACT LIST Once in the Contact List, there are three ways to
choose the desired address:
When the radio is in the IDLE state or during a call,
RADIO CALLS
the contact list may be used to give access to up to Method 1

255 preprogrammed numbers accessed via the Turn the rotary knob (1) clockwise or counterclock-
menu. wise until you reach the desired address indicated
Depending on the way your radio is programmed, on the display.
the radio will display either the alpha alias (name) or
the number to be dialled. Method 2
There are two ways to enter the Contact List: + or e until: Alpha Alias
f Number
Method 1
Press the Contact List direct access button, if
programmed by your dealer. Method 3 (Manual Dialling)
Method 2 Enter the desired address
from the
1 c to enter Menu Mode. keypad, e.g. 0574: ADDR: 0574
2 + or e until: Contact List
3 c to select
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Once the desired address is displayed, there are Keypad Edit
two methods to select the address:
If the radio is displaying a Contact List number, a
RADIO CALLS
Method 1 Keypad Dialled number or a Status number, the last
digit may be deleted by:
c to confirm your selection.
For Aliases, eg: Jack
(for 2 seconds)
1 d or f Once 1234567
(to select number)
Method 2
Press the PTT button or Call 1-4 to select address
2 d Again 123456
and make the call.
(to delete last digit)
Call 1-4 are pre-programmed call buttons.
For Numbers, eg: 1234567
Note: During a call you may enter the contact list
as described above and make another call to
a third party, or initiate a new call. In either 3 d Once 123456
case the call may be a voice or status call. (to delete last digit)
4 Enter new numbers 12345699
5 PTT button to make radio call.
Note: The edited number is not saved at the end of

the call in the contact list, but is saved in the
last number redial.
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MISSED CALLS To view the calls in the list via the menu:
If a call remains unanswered, the call will be 1 c to enter Menu Mode.
RADIO CALLS
stored by the radio, provided that Missed Calls

has been programmed into your radio. 2 Display shows: Missed Calls
Up to ten calls can be stored. If the same radio
calls more than once, only the most recent call 3 c to select
is stored. When ten calls have been stored by
the radio, depending on the radio 4 + or e to
scroll list: Addr: Alias
programming, the eleventh call received may
overwrite the first or not be stored by the radio.
5 c to confirm your
When a new call has been stored by the radio, selection.
the Missed Call icon Q will flash and the
display will show the alias (name) or number 6 Display shows: Selected
(address) of the last calling radio e.g: (for 2 seconds)
234
Note: In the Missed Calls list some alpha alias/
When the Missed Calls list has been read and numbers may contain a suffix S, which
any missed calls retained, the Missed Call icon indicates a status message associated with
will be illuminated. the call.
The Missed Call List can be entered directly by
pressing the Missed Call button (if
programmed) when the radio is in the IDLE
STATE or via the menu.
If using the Missed Call button, follow the
procedures from step 3 below.
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Example: You can call back to any number in the Missed
Call list by:
1 Display shows Reception S
RADIO CALLS
1 + or e until
If the displays shows S there is a status message desired number is
associated with the call. displayed: Addr: Alias
f Displays message e.g. 2 PTT button or c or # to make the call.

On Break
3 After the call is set-up, press PTT button and
f again Displays status number talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from
e.g. microphone. Release PTT to listen.
Status 04
4 The call will terminate automatically when the
f again Display shows conversation has ended or press the
Reception S Monitor/Cancel button.
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On a successful call set- up, the entry is On deletion of the last message in the Missed
automatically deleted from the stack together Calls list, the radio will exit the menu and return
RADIO CALLS
with any associated status message. to the IDLE STATE.

Unanswered calls may be deleted from the
Missed Call list at any time by : To exit the Missed Call List:
1 c to enter Menu Mode. 1 xx to exit Missed Call List.
2 Missed Calls Display shows e.g.: Ready

Display shows:
3 c to select Note: The calls in the list are not deleted when the
radio is turned off.
4 + or e to
select entry in list: Addr: Alias
5 x to request deletion.
6 Display shows: Delete? /

7 c to confirm deletion.
8 Display shows Deleted

momentarily, then
returns to the Missed
Calls list: Addr: Alias
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STATUS CALLS
3 c to select
A status is a code for transmitting prearranged
RADIO CALLS
messages, e.g. status “05” may indicate Once in the Status List, there are three ways to
“Return to Base”. The prearranged messages choose the desired status:
and associated code digits are contained in a
Status List which contains up to 255 entries. Method 1
This list is used for both incoming calls, when Turn the rotary knob (1) clockwise or counterclock-
wise until you reach the desired status indicated on
the status of the calling radio is displayed, and
the display.
outgoing calls, when your status is sent either
to a requesting radio or to other radios. Method 2
Making a Status Call + or e until: Message Alias
(e.g On Break)
When the radio is in the IDLE state or during a
f Number
call, the status list may be used to select a
(e.g. 04)
status message to reply to a calling radio or
send your status to another radio.
Method 3 (Manual Dialling)
There are two ways to enter the Status List:
Enter the desired status
Method 1 from the
Press the Status List direct access button, if keypad, e.g. 04: Stat: 04
programmed by your dealer. (digit range 00 to 999)
Method 2
1 c to enter Menu Mode.
2 + or e until: Status
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Once the desired status is displayed, there are two Receiving a Status Call
methods to select the status:
Your radio receives a Status Call when:
RADIO CALLS
Method 1
1 Individual Call alert
c to confirm your selection.
sounds
2 Display shows: Stat: On Break
(for 2 seconds)
or
Method 2 Stat: 04
Press the PTT button or Call 1-4 to select and make
the call. Call 1-4 are pre-programmed call buttons. alternating with
Alias/Number
Note: During a call you may enter the status list as
described above and make another status
call to a third party or initiate a new status Where Status message “04” / “On Break” is
call. example status message. Note that status
number (04) only will be displayed if associated
message is not programmed into your radio.
To send status message to another radio, select Alias/Number is the name or number of the
radio Alias/ID from Contact List via menu and send calling radio.
as detailed.
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EMERGENCY CALL You may pre-record a message (for example to
confirm your location or status), which is sent
Your radio can be programmed to give you a
RADIO CALLS
automatically when the emergency call is
one-button quick access to call a particular
activated. Refer to Voice Storage to use this
radio or centre (predefined by your dealer) in
feature.
emergency situations. This is the Emergency
Call.
When you make an Emergency call, your radio Should you receive an Emergency call the
goes into an Emergency state, which can be incoming emergency alert tone
programmed to: will sound.
• continually receive speech,
• 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.
• A reset 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.
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DTMF To initiate a DTMF call with Automatic
Telephone Interconnect Call
DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and
RADIO CALLS
is used when the radio is required to operate in 1 Press dedicated Call Button (Call 1-4 or PTT),
a radio system with an interface to telephone you will hear a tone sequence.
systems.
Display icon lit: D
There are two methods of accessing DTMF
Live Dial Mode: 2 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a
dial tone.
Automatic/Manual
Display shows: Enter Digits
To do this, your radio must send a telephone
interconnect to a station that connects you to a 3 Enter desired phone number, taking care not
phone line. After you have finished your call, the to press the PTT.
radio sends a clear down call (if programmed) to
shutdown the connection to the phone line. Note: Each DTMF digit is transmitted instantly.
Sending the Telephone Interconnect Call Display shows 8116

entered digits:
Your radio can be programmed to send the
interconnect call in one of the following ways: 4 Once the radio has connected to the called
• automatically - when a call button number, you can begin the conversation. Even
(Call 1 - 4 or PTT) has been programmed with though this is a phone call, your conversation
the interconnect call, or a contact list entry has mimics a radio call, that means that both
been programmed for DTMF access. parties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk,
release to listen.
• manually - when you dial the code using
the keypad
If in doubt, please contact your dealer or network
manager for further information.
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To initiate a DTMF call with Manually
5 To end the call press the Monitor Button or
Dialled Telephone Interconnect Call
change channel when the clear down call is
RADIO CALLS
sent automatically from your radio to shutdown
1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad,
the phone line.
you will hear a tone sequence.
Display shows e.g. 122
2 Press dedicated Call Button (PTT or Call 1-4)
Display icon lit: D
3 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a

dial tone.
4 Enter desired phone number, taking care not

to press the PTT.
Note: Each DTMF digit is transmitted instantly.
Display shows 8116

entered digits:
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5 Once the radio has connected to the called
number, you can begin the conversation. Even
RADIO CALLS
though this is a phone call, your conversation

mimics a radio call, that means that both
parties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk,
release to listen.
6 To end the call press the Monitor Button or

sent automatically from your radio to shutdown
the phone line.
Note: The radio starts a programmable timer the

moment both parties stop transmitting
(talking). If the time-out timer expires, the
radio will end the phone call.
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Permanent DTMF Mode Using the Menu
Press the pre-programmed DTMF button once, to
RADIO CALLS
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
put the keypad into permanent DTMF live dial mode.
Press the DTMF button again to disable the DTMF 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
live dial. The radio then returns to the IDLE STATE
and select calls can be made. 3 + or e until: Utilities
Alternatively, use the DTMF menu option to enable
or disable permanent DTMF Mode. 4 c to select
Note: Permanent DTMF mode is not available in 5 + or e until: DTMF Mode

scan or during a call.
6 c to select
Using the DTMF Button
Display shows Off
1. Press the DTMF button to switch on permanent current status e.g. :
DTMF Mode when the feature enable alert will
7 + or e until: On
sound, the display icon D is lit and the display
will show: 8 c to select: On
DTMF Mode On
2. Press the DTMF button again to switch off (for 2 seconds)
permanent DTMF Mode when the feature
9 Radio exits menu
disable alert will sound, the display icon D is
mode and display
extinguished and the display will show: Chan: 05
shows e.g.:
DTMF Mode Off
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To initiate a DTMF call in permanent live
dial 5 To end the call press the Monitor Button or
RADIO CALLS
1 Enter the interconnect call from the keypad, sent automatically from your radio to shutdown
you will hear a tone sequence. the phone line.
Display shows e.g. 122
2 Wait for call to be set up when you will hear a

dial tone.
3 Enter desired phone number, taking care not

to press the PTT.
Note: Each DTMF digit is transmitted instantly.
Display shows 8116

entered digits:
4 Once the radio has connected to the called

number, you can begin the conversation. Even
though this is a phone call, your conversation
mimics a radio call, that means that both par-
ties speak in turn, i.e. press the PTT to talk,
release to listen.
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FEATURES 8 x to remain in Emergency Message
VOICE STORAGE Feature.
FEATURES
Voice storage allows you to perform various 9 Press and hold the Record/Playback button,
voice related tasks which include voice the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds
recorder and an emergency message feature. momentarily.
Voice Recorder 10 Record the call or part of the call.
You can record and playback incoming calls or 11 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds
make a memo using the voice recorder feature, when the memory is nearly full.
which allows up to 2 minutes of recording.
12 The Voice Storage Full alert sounds when the
To record an incoming call:
memory is full and recording ceases.
13 Release the Record/Playback button at any
time to stop recording.
2 + or e until: Voice Storage
14 Subsequent messages can be stored by
3 c to select
repeating steps 9 to 13.
4 + or e until: Recorder
5 c to select
6 Display shows: Del Msgs? /

7 c to delete emergency message pre-
recorded in Emergency Message feature.
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To record a memo:
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. memory is full and recording ceases.
FEATURES
You will see: Storage Full

time to stop recording.
4 c to select
12 Subsequent messages can be stored by
repeating steps 7 to 11.
5 + or e until: Recorder
6 c to select
7 Press and hold the Record/Playback button,

the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds
momentarily.
You will see: Recording
8 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to

record your memo.
9 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds

when the memory is nearly full.
You will see: Storage Low
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To playback a recorded call or memo:
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE
FEATURES
2 Press the Record/Playback button to playback
the first recorded call or memo.
You will see: Playing
3 Press the Record/Playback button again to

skip to the next message to be played back.
To delete a recorded call or memo:
1 Playback message as described in above

procedure.
2 Press the Cancel button to delete the

message currently being played back.
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Emergency Message
9 x to remain in Voice Recorder
You can pre-record an emergency message to feature.
FEATURES
be sent automatically when the emergency call

10 Press and hold the Record/Playback button,
feature is activated. This message may
the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds
contain, for example, your location or status
momentarily.
which may prove useful to the recipient,
especially if, in the emergency situation, you You will see: Recording
are unable to talk.
11 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to
To pre-record an emergency message: record your message.
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 12 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds
when the memory is nearly full.
You will see: Storage Low
memory is full and recording ceases.
4 c to select
You will see: Storage Full
5 + or e until: Emergency Msg
6 c to select time to stop recording.
7 Display shows: Del Msgs? / 15 Press the Record/Playback button to playback

the emergency message.
8 c to delete all messages recorded in You will see: Playing
Voice Recorder feature.
16 You can change the message at any time by
repeating the above procedure.
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UTILITIES DTMF
DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and
The utilities described below are programmed
is used when the radio is required to operate in
UTILITIES
into your radio by your dealer and are
a radio system with an interface to telephone
accessible either via a programmable button or
systems.
via the menu.
You can switch On or Off Permanent DTMF
Mode by using a pre-programmed DTMF
button or via the menu, please refer to page
30.
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SCAN Using the Scan Button
You can monitor several channels in order to 1. Press the Scan button to start scanning. The
receive any call that is transmitted on any of scan start alert tone will sound
UTILITIES
these channels. Sixteen different channels can and the display icon G lit .
be programmed into each scan list. Each 2. Press the Scan button again to stop scanning.
channel can share the same scan list or have The scan stop alert tone will
different scan lists assigned to them. sound and the display icon G is
Once the radio’s scan operation is activated extinguished.
and the radio detects a call coming through a
channel in its scan list, it switches to that
channel for you to receive the call.
STARTING OR STOPPING SCAN
You can start or stop a scan operation by using
a pre-programmed Scan button or via the
menu, either when the radio is in the IDLE
STATE or when in a call.
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Using the Menu The scan start alert tone will sound, the display
icon G will be lit and the LED indicator will
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE, or in a call. blink green during a scan operation. When a
UTILITIES
call on a channel is detected the LED will stop
blinking and the channel number will be
3 + or e until: Utilities displayed.
4 c to select PRIORITY CHANNEL

A scan list may contain a priority channel. This
5 + or e until: Scan means that a particular channel (for example, a
6 c to select commonly used channel) may be checked
more frequently than other channels in the list
Display shows Off during a scan operation. Priority channels are
current status e.g. : programmed into your radio scan lists by your
dealer, however when a priority channel is
7 + or e until: On included in a scan list, the scan icon changes
from G to H.
8 c to select
TALKBACK
(for 2 seconds) If the programmable Talkback option is set, you
can respond to any calls received during the
9 Radio exits menu scan operation by pressing the PTT button
mode and display before the programmed hang-time ends. Check
shows e.g.: Chan: 05 with your dealer for details.
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DELETING A NUISANCE CHANNEL ADDING A DELETED NUISANCE CHANNEL
BACK INTO THE SCAN LIST
If a channel continually generates unwanted calls/
noise (a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily Using the Scan Button
UTILITIES
remove it from the scan list by performing a

Nuisance Channel Delete operation: 1. Press the Scan button to stop scanning.
The scan stop alert tone will sound.
1. While the radio is on the Nuisance Chan-
2. Press the Scan button again to re-start
nel, press and hold the Nuisance Delete
scanning. The scan start alert tone will
button until you hear the scan start alert
sound, and the scan list will contain all
tone.
programmed channels.
2. Release the Nuisance Delete button.
Using the Menu
Note:You cannot perform a Nuisance Channel Delete
on a priority channel or if there is only one 1. Follow the instructions for selecting Scan
remaining channel in the scan list. On/Off via the menu
2. Select Scan Off. Your radio will stop scan-
ning, the scan stop alert tone will sound,
the display icon G and the LED indicator
will be extinguished.
3. Select Scan On. Your radio will re-start
scanning, the scan start alert tone will
sound, the display icon G will be lit , the
LED indicator will blink green and the scan
list will contain all programmed channels.
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CALL FORWARD Using the Menu
You can call forward calls to your radio to 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
another radio if you are unable to take calls or
UTILITIES
are away from your radio. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
You can switch On or Off Call Forward by
3 + or e until: Utilities
using a pre-programmed Call Forward button
or via the menu. 4 c to select
Using the Call Forward Button
5 + or e until: Call Forward
1. Press the Call Forward button to switch on
Call Forward, when the feature enable alert 6 c to select
will sound and the display will show:
Display shows Off
Forwarded On current status e.g. :
2. Press the Call Forward button again to switch 7 + or e until: On

off Call Forward when the feature disable alert
will sound and the display will show: 8 c to select
Forwarded Off Display shows: Selected

(for 2 seconds)
9 Radio exits menu and returns to IDLE STATE
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TALKAROUND Using the Menu
In your communications network, you may be using 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
a system to cover a larger area than is possible with
UTILITIES
your radio. However, you can communicate with 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
another radio within your radio’s range without
going through the system by using the Talkaround 3 + or e until: Utilities
feature. This is especially useful when the system is
4 c to select
down.
You can switch On or Off Talkaround by using 5 + or e until: Talkaround
a pre-programmed Talkaround button or via
the menu. 6 c to select
Using the Talkaround Button Display shows Off

current status e.g. :
1. Press the Talkaround button to switch on
Talkaround when the feature enable alert will 7 + or e until: On
sound, the display icon J is lit and the display
will show: 8 c to select
Talkaround On Display shows: Selected

(for 2 seconds)
2. Press the Talkaround button again to switch
off Talkaround when the feature disable alert 9 Radio exits menu
will sound, the display icon J is extinguished mode and display
shows e.g.: Chan: 05
and the display will show:
Talkaround Off
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WHISPER Using the Menu
Whisper allows you to talk quietly into the radio 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
microphone when making a call, by increasing
UTILITIES
the gain of the radio microphone. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
You can switch On or Off Whisper by using a
pre-programmed Whisper button or via the
menu. 4 c to select
Using the Whisper Button
5 + or e until: Whisper
1. Press the Whisper button to switch
Whisper on, when the feature enable alert will 6 c to select
sound and the display will show:
Display shows Off
Whisper On current status e.g. :
2. Press the Whisper button again to switch 7 + or e until: On

Whisper off, when the feature disable alert will
sound and the display will show: 8 c to select
Whisper Off Display shows: Selected

(for 2 seconds)
9 Radio exits menu

mode and display
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LONE WORKER Using the Menu
The Lone Worker feature enables you to work 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
alone with added safety.
UTILITIES
You can switch On or Off Lone Worker by 2 c to enter Menu Mode.

using a pre-programmed Lone Worker button
or via the menu.
Using the Lone Worker Button 4 c to select
1. Press the Lone Worker button to switch Lone 5 + or e until: Lone Worker
Worker on, when the feature enable alert will
sound and the display will show: 6 c to select
Lone Wkr On Display shows Off
• You will be reminded at intervals that Lone current status e.g. :
Worker is switched on by a high pitched alert
7 + or e until: On
tone (Lone Worker Reminder) being sounded.
• Press any button to respond and cancel the 8 c to select
alert, if you do not the radio will enter the
Emergency state. Display shows: Selected
2. Press the Lone Worker button again to switch (for 2 seconds)
Lone Worker off, when the feature disable alert
9 Radio exits menu
mode and display
Lone Wkr Off shows e.g.: Chan: 05
3. You may also switch off Lone Worker by chang-
ing the channel or switching radio off and on
again.
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POWER LEVEL Using the Menu
You can transmit your calls at different transmit 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
power levels. A higher level means you can
UTILITIES
reach a radio that is farther away. A lower power 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
level conserves battery power. Use the high
power setting only when necessary, to conserve 3 + or e until: Utilities
battery life.
4 c to select
You can switch between high and low power
levels by using a pre-programmed Power 5 + or e until: Power Level
Level button or via the menu.
6 c to select
Using the Power Level Button
Display shows Low
1. Press the Power Level button to switch to high current status e.g. :
power when the feature enable alert will
sound, the display icon H is lit and the display 7 + or e until: High
will show:
8 c to select
High Power
2. Press the Power Level button again to switch (for 2 seconds)
to low power when the feature disable alert
will sound, the display icon L is lit and the dis- 9 Radio exits menu
play will show: mode and display
Low Power
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COMPANDING Using the Menu
Companding is a collective term to define 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
compressing the audio signal on transmission
UTILITIES
and expanding the audio signal on reception. 2 c to enter Menu Mode.

The overall effect is to reduce noise in the
received signal, giving you crisper, clearer 3 + or e until: Utilities
audio clarity. Companding should only be used
4 c to select
when other radios in your system have the
same companding feature available. 5 + or e until: Companding
You can switch On or Off Companding by
using a pre-programmed Companding button 6 c to select
or via the menu.
Display shows Off
Using the Companding Button current status e.g. :
1. Press the Companding button to switch Com- 7 + or e until: On

panding on, when the feature enable alert will
sound, the display icon A is lit and the 8 c to select
display will show:
Companding On (for 2 seconds)
2. Press the Companding button again to switch 9 Radio exits menu

Companding off, when the feature disable alert mode and display
will sound, the display icon A extinguished shows e.g.: Chan: 05
and the display will show:
Companding Off
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BACKLIGHT Using the Menu
Backlight illuminates the radio display, keypad 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
and menu navigation keys.
UTILITIES
Your radio can be programmed to have the 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
backlight permanently on, permanently off or a
timed period, when any new information being 3 + or e until: Utilities
displayed, causes the backlight to remain on 4 c to select
for 10 seconds.
You can switch On or Off the Backlight by 5 + or e until: Backlight
using a pre-programmed Backlight button or
6 c to select
via the menu.
Using the Backlight Button Display shows Off
current status e.g. :
1. Press the Backlight button to switch
Backlight on, when the feature enable alert will 7 + or e until: On
sound and the display will show: or
Timed
Backlight Tmd or Backlight On
8 c to select e.g.: Timed
2. Press the Backlight button again to switch
Backlight off, when the feature disable alert Display shows: Selected
(for 2 seconds)
9 Radio exits menu
Backlight Off
mode and display
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OPTION BOARD Using the Menu
Your radio is capable of being fitted with an 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
option board. Each board will extend the
UTILITIES
capability of your radio by adding a new feature 2 c to enter Menu Mode.

such as voice storage, voice scrambler or
trunking. See your dealer for the availability 3 + or e until: Utilities
and suitability of the various option boards.
4 c to select
You can switch On or Off the Option Board by
using a pre-programmed Option Board button 5 + or e until: Option Board
or via the menu.
6 c to select
Using the Option Board Button
Display shows Off
1. Press the Option Board button to switch the current status e.g. :
Option Board on, when the feature enable alert
will sound, the option board icon N is lit and 7 + or e until: On
the display will show:
8 c to select
Option Brd On
2. Press the Option Board button again to switch (for 2 seconds)
the Option Board off, when the feature disable
alert will sound, the option board icon N 9 Radio exits menu
extinguished and the display will show: mode and display
Option Brd Off shows e.g.: Chan: 05
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VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
When the VOX headset/microphone is
connected, your radio may be used with
UTILITIES
hands-free operation.
The VOX feature intelligently senses
background noise, so that it adapts
automatically to the noise level in the
environment in which you are working.
To start the VOX feature:
1. Connect the VOX headset onto the
accessory connector of the radio.
2. Switch On the radio.
You can disable the VOX feature by pressing
the PTT button on the radio. This allows you to
use the VOX headset but you must press the
radio PTT to transmit.
To re-enable the VOX feature:
1. Switch the radio Off and On again with the
headset connected to the accessory
connector
or,
2. Change channel with the VOX headset
connected.
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STUN/UNSTUN
For added security and to avoid abuse of the
radio system in which you operate, a feature
UTILITIES
known as Stun/Unstun is included in your

radio.
This feature can only be activated by your
system manager or administrator.
For example, if your radio is stolen and is being
used illegally, your system administrator can
send a signal which will stun the radio making
it incapable of being used. This feature is also
useful if the system is being abused by a user
who is not complying with the correct
communications protocol.
The radio can only be unstunned, i.e. returned
to operational use, by an unstun signal sent
from the system administrator or returning the
radio for reprogramming.
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RADIO INFORMATION To access Radio Information
RADIO INFORMATION
1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE.
To enable you and your dealer/system
administrator to establish, quickly, the software 2 c to enter Menu Mode.
and radio parameters programmed into your
radio, a feature known as Radio Information 3 + or e until: Radio Info
can be accessed via the menu.
4 c to select
On selection of Radio Information, your radio
display will indicate: 5 + or e until: SW Version
• Software (SW) version or
CP Version
• Codeplug (CP) version or
• Software (SW) part number SW Part No
or
• Codeplug (CP) part number CP Part No
6 c to select e.g.: SW Version
Display shows e.g. : D02.00.01
7 x to return to SW Version
previous menu level:
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RADIO INFORMATION
8 + or e for SW Version
further selections or
following steps CP Version
6 and 7: or
SW Part No
or
CP Part No
9 x x to exit
menu mode , display
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SAFETY INFORMATION • National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP - 1986)
Safe and Efficient Operation of Motorola • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radi-
ation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)
SAFETY
Two-Way Radios
• European Committee for Electrotechnical
This section provides information and instructions for Standardisation (CENELEC):
the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Portable
and Mobile Two-Way Radios. • ENV. 50166-1 Human Exposure to Electro-
For information regarding radio use in hazardous 1995 E magnetic Fields Low Fre-
areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) quency (0Hz to 10kHz)
approval manual supplement or Instruction Card
• ENV. 50166-2 Human Exposure to Electro-
which is included with radio models that offer this
1995 E magnetic Fields High Fre-
capability.
quency (10kHz to 300GHz)
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
• Proceedings of Safety Considerations for
National and International Standards and SC211/8 1996 Human Exposure to E.M.F.s
Guidelines from Mobile Telecommunica-
tions Equipment (M.T.E.) in
Your Motorola Two-Way Radio, which generates and the Frequency Range
radiates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy 30MHz - 6 GHz (E.M.F. -
(EME) is designed to comply with the following National Electromagnetic Fields)
and International Standards and Guidelines regarding
exposure of human beings to radio frequency To assure optimal radio performance and that
electromagnetic energy: human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
• Federal Communications Commission Report and energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above
Order No. FCC 96-326 (August 1996) standards, always adhere to the following
procedures:
• American National Standards Institute
(C95.1 - 1992)
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Portable Radio Operation and Operational Warnings
EME Exposure
!
When transmitting with a portable WARNING
SAFETY
radio, hold the radio in a vertical MAN WITH RA Vehicles With an Air Bag
position with its microphone 2.5 to 5
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air
centimeters (1 to 2 inches) away from your mouth.
bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags
Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from
inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed
your head and body.
in the air bag deployment area and the air bag
If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
(1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Turn off your two-way radio when you are in any
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible area with a potentially explosive
to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially
inadequately shielded, designed or other- qualified for use in such areas (for example, Factory
wise configured for electromagnetic com- Mutual or CENELEC Approved). Sparks in a
patibility. potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or death.
compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any
facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Batteries
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Do not replace or recharge batteries in a potentially
explosive atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when
while installing or removing batteries and cause an
on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in
explosion.
accordance with airline regulations or crew
instructions.
English 56

Blasting Caps and Areas Batteries
To avoid possible interference with blasting All batteries can cause property damage and/or
operations, turn off your radio when you are near bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material
SAFETY
electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touch
areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all exposed terminals. The conductive material may
signs and instructions. complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and
become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
Note: charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
referred to above include fueling areas such as:
below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or General Radio Care
storage facilities; areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders; and any other area where you would
• The use of chemicals such as
detergents, alcohol, aerosol
!
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. sprays, and/or petroleum Caution
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are products may be harmful to and damage the
often but not always posted. radio housing.
• Avoid physical abuse of the radio such as
Operational Cautions carrying it by the antenna.
! • The accessory connector (if fitted) has a

protective cap which should be left in place when
the connector is not in use.
Damaged Antennas Caution
• Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened
Do not use any portable two-way radio that has a with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
• The use of non-approved radio accessories may
into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
damage the radio and invalidate warranty.
57 English

NOTES
NOTES
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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Emergency Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Radio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Computer Software Copyright

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Monitor allows user to select between signalling squelch,

Radio Call To make an individual or group selective call.

Allows user direct access into Status List menu

Allows user direct access into the Channel mode. The

To toggle between start and stop of the scan

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To delete a nuisance (unwanted) channel when scanning,

Cancel Cancel, deletes messages being played back from the

To toggle the radio’s transmit power level between High

To talk directly with another radio without going through a

Activates emergency alarm sequence. A pre- recorded

To identify user as a lone worker. Radio enters emergency

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To transfer calls automatically to another radio if user is

To increase the gain of the radio microphone to allow user

To toggle between compression/expansion of audio signal

Backlight To toggle the display/keypad backlight on and off.

Record/Play-back To record/play-back incoming calls, emergency

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Missed Contact Status Channel Voice Utilities Radio

select/ select/ select/ select/ + e + e + e

+ or e to scroll through the list. Power Level

c to select Menu item. + or e to scroll through

x to return to previous menu level c to select sub-menu item.

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Keypad Lock Indicator

Battery Level Indicator

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Power up Fail Radio self-test fail. Warns of expiry of

Channel busy or not Voice Storage-

Call Failed Call failed to connect. Voice Storage-

Button Any option button Radio starts

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Reminds lone worker

Low Battery below receive

Hardware error, tone

Channel Free Indicates current

Incoming calls (high

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After this text has been displayed, the radio perform

This may be a number or an alias and will be the

Adjusting the Radio’s Volume

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Note: The rotary knob default is channel mode. Method 2

Method 1 2 c to confirm your selection.

1 c to enter Menu Mode Method 3