Professional Radio

GP388
User Guide

68P64110B99

Issue: Nov 2001

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CONTENTS
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3 Turning the Radio On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Radio On Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adjusting the Radio’s Volume . . . . . . . . . .17
Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Keypad Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Menu Navigation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cancelling a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Audio Signal Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selective Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Making a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . 14 Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keypad Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Missed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Status Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Making a Status Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Removing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Receiving a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DTMF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
DTMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CONTENTS Call Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Talkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Whisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lone Worker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Companding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) . . . . . . . 47
Stun/Unstun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Radio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer
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licence under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of the holders of
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 6. Top Button (programmable)
Recommended as Emergency button.

RADIO OVERVIEW
This user guide covers the operation of the 7. LED Indicator
GP388 Professional Portable Radio. Green: Successful power up.
Green Flashing: Radio scanning.
Before using this radio, refer to Important
Red: Radio transmitting.
Safety and General Information contained in
Red Flashing: Channel busy - when receiving.
the separate booklet 68P64117B25_ enclosed Yellow: Radio called.
with your radio. Yellow Flashing: Radio call reminder alert.
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Red Flashing: Low battery warning - when
transmitting.
Radio Controls
8. Microphone
The numbers below refer to the illustrations on
9. LCD Display (1 Line)
the inside front cover.
10. Menu Keys
1. Rotary Knob
Used as a channel selector and for multi- 11. Keypad
function scrolling. 12. Antenna
2. On-Off / Volume Knob 13. 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. Push to Talk Button (PTT) attached dust cap when not in use.
Press and hold down this button to talk, release Programmable Buttons
it to listen. Several of your radio buttons can be programmed
(by Customer Programming Software CPS) to
4. Side Button 1 (Programmable)
activate the radio features.
Recommended for Monitor/ Call Cancel Button.
The following table shows the features that can be
5. Side Button 2 (Programmable) assigned to the Top button and Side Buttons 1 and 2.

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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 landed on a channel in scan
Monitor/Cancel
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

Missed Call List
menu feature.

Allows user direct access into Contact List menu

Contact List
feature.

Allows user direct access into Status List menu

Status List
feature.

Allows user direct access into the Channel mode.

Channel The 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
Nuisance Delete scanning, with exception of priority channel, last
channel in scan list and home channel.

To toggle the radio’s transmit power level between

Power Level
High and Low.

To talk directly with another radio without going

Talkaround On/Off
through a system or despatcher.

Emergency Activates emergency alarm sequence.

To identify user as a lone worker. Radio enters

Lone Worker emergency sequence unless user responds, when
prompted, by pressing any radio button.

To transfer calls automatically to another radio if

Call Forward
user is unable to take the call.

To increase the gain of the radio microphone to

Whisper
allow user to speak quietly.

Companding On/ To toggle between compression/expansion of audio

Off signal and normal audio signal.

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 Feature Description

RADIO OVERVIEW
Keypad Lock Allows user to lock/unlock menu keys and keypad
On/Off keys.

To place the keypad into permanent DTMF live dial

DTMF
mode.

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

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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
4 5 6 to eliminate accidental key presses.
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 Utilities Radio

Calls List Information

select/ select/ select/ select/ + 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.
Whisper
Lone Worker
Companding
Backlight
Menu Navigation
+ e
c to enter Menu Mode. high/low

Power Level
+ or e to scroll through the list.

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
Keypad Lock Indicator
L On indicates that the keypad and menu
keys are locked. Off indicates unlocked.

Battery Level Indicator

Displays channel, menu, and radio status Shows the remaining charge in your battery,
P based on how many bars are displayed.
information. The top two screen rows show
Flashing, indicates flat battery.
radio status indicator symbols, explained in the
table below: DTMF Indicator
D Indicates DTMF is enabled.
Symbol Name and Description
Missed Call Indicator
On indicates call in list.
XPAND™ Indicator Q Off indicates no calls in list.
A Indicates that your radio has the
Flashing, indicates new call in list.
companding feature activated.
Talkaround Indicator
Power Level Indicator J Indicates talkaround enabled.
“L” lights when your radio is configured to
B transmit in Low Power. “H” lights when your Timer
radio is configured to transmit in High !
Shows the call time.
Power.

Monitor Indicator
C On indicates carrier squelch.
Off indicates signalling squelch.

Scan Indicator
H Indicates that you are scanning. The dot is
lit during priority scan mode.

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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.
Tone Signal Description
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/ Alerts to change of
menu key press not Monitor Alert
Keypad Error
permitted. squelch.

Channel busy or not Radio starts

Engaged Scan Start
permitted to transmit. scanning.

Call Failed Call failed to connect. Radio stops

Scan Stop
scanning.
Radio must monitor
Force Monitor channel before trans- Priority Call Radio detects a
mission permitted. Decode priority call.

Button Any option button Priority Radio landed on the

Feature pressed to enable a Channel priority channel.
Enable feature.
Reminds lone worker
Lone Worker
Button Any option button to respond.
Feature pressed to disable a
Low Battery below receive
Disable feature.
Battery threshold level.
Radio receives a
Group Call Hardware error, tone
Group Call. Hardware
continues until valid
Error
operation.

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 Tone Signal Description

RADIO OVERVIEW
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 lithium-ion • New batteries can be stored up to two years
rechargeable battery. without significant cycle loss. Store new/unused
batteries in a cool dry area.
The following battery tips will help you obtain the
highest performance and longest cycle life from • Batteries which have been in storage should be
your Motorola rechargeable battery. charged overnight.

• Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hrs) • Do not return fully charged batteries to the
before using it to obtain maximum battery charger for an “extra boost”. This action will
capacity and performance. significantly reduce cycle life.

• Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead • Do not leave your radio and battery in the
to battery damage and void the battery warranty. charger when not charging. Continuous charging
will shorten battery life. (Do not use your charger
• When charging a battery that is attached to the as a radio stand.)
radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
• For optimum battery life and operation use only
• The battery should be at about 25°C (room Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to
temperature) whenever possible. Charging a operate as an integrated energy system.
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
Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling
Red Battery is charging
of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local
Motorola dealer for further information. Green Battery is fully charged

Charging the Battery Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable

Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge

If a battery is new, or its charge level is very low,
you will need to charge the battery before you Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged
can use it in your radio. *
Battery is damaged. Please contact your dealer.
The P icon flashes when the battery is flat
1. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the
and the hardware error tone will sound. This icon
battery alone, in the charger.
will only appear when a genuine Motorola battery
is used. 2. The charger’s LED indicates the charging
progress.
Note: Batteries are shipped uncharged from the Battery chargers will charge only the Motorola
factory. New batteries could prematurely authorized batteries listed below; other batteries
indicate full charge, charge a new battery for will not charge.
14-16 hrs before initial use.
Part No. Description

JMNN4023 Lithium-Ion
JMNN4024 Lithium-Ion - High Capacity

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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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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 1 + or e until: Channel Number
be set to channel mode.
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 Display shows: Selected
programmed by your dealer. (for 2 seconds)
Method 2
Method 3
1 c to enter Menu Mode 1 Enter the desired
channel number from
2 + or e until: Channel the keypad, e.g. 05: CH: 05

3 c to select 2 c to confirm your selection.

Display shows: Selected

4 Display shows e.g.: Chan: 05
(for 2 seconds)

Note: After a short period of inactivity the radio Note: The keypad can’t be used to enter the channel
returns to the IDLE STATE. number during a call or whilst the radio is in a scan.

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Sending a Call Receiving a Call

GETTING STARTED
1. Select the desired radio channel. 1. Turn your radio on and adjust the volume level.
2. Press the PTT button and speak clearly into the 2. Switch to the desired radio channel.
microphone.Your mouth should be 2.5 to 5 cm 3. If, at any time, a call is received you will hear
away from the microphone. the call at the volume level you have set.
3. When transmitting, the red indicator will light
continuously. Note: The system may have a limited call time and
the call may be terminated automatically if
4. Release the PTT button to listen.
this call time is exceeded.
Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit Inhibit’
under certain conditions (e.g. when the channel is in
use by others) in which case, the channel busy tone
will sound when you press the PTT or call button to
indicate that transmission is inhibited.
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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 Cancelling a Call Ending a Call

GETTING STARTED
At any time while setting up a call it may be cancelled A call should always be ended by pressing the Monitor/
by pressing the Monitor/Call Cancel button. Call Cancel button.
The call timer can also cancel a call.

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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

Method 1 f Number
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
Display shows: Selected
(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.
When a new call has been stored by the radio, Note: In the Missed Calls list some alpha alias/
the Missed Call icon Q will flash and the numbers may contain a suffix S, which
display will show the alias (name) or number indicates a status message associated with
(address) of the last calling radio e.g: the call.

234

When the Missed Calls list has been read and

any missed calls retained, the Missed Call icon
will be illuminated.
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

RADIO CALLS
Reception S
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 Display shows e.g.: Ready

Display shows: Missed Calls

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
Display shows: Selected
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 Should you receive an Emergency call the
incoming emergency alert tone
Your radio can be programmed to give you a

RADIO CALLS
will sound.
one-button quick access to call a particular
radio or centre (predefined by your dealer) in
emergency situations. This is the Emergency
Call.
When you make an Emergency call, your radio
goes into an Emergency state, which can be
programmed to:
• 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.

Display shows: Enter Digits

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

change channel when the clear down call is
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
Display shows: Selected
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
change channel when the clear down call is

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.

Display shows: Enter Digits

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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 UTILITIES
The utilities described below are programmed

UTILITIES
into your radio by your dealer and are
accessible either via a programmable button or
via the menu.

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 DTMF
DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and
is used when the radio is required to operate in
UTILITIES a radio system with an interface to telephone
systems.
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
2 c to enter Menu Mode.
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
Display shows: Selected
(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
1. Follow the instructions for selecting Scan
Delete on a priority channel or if there is only
one 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
3 + or e until: Utilities
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
shows e.g.: Chan: 05

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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
3 + or e until: Utilities
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
will sound and the display will show:
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
Display shows: Selected
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
shows e.g.: Chan: 05
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:
Display shows: Selected
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)
will sound and the display will show:
9 Radio exits menu
Backlight Off
mode and display
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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 + or e for

RADIO INFORMATION
8 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
shows e.g.: Chan: 05

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 SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using this radio, refer to Important Safety

SAFETY
and General Information contained in the separate
booklet 68P64117B25_ enclosed with your radio.

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 NOTES

NOTES

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