PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL TWO-WAY RADIO USER GUIDE BC300D User Guide SEPTEMBER 2019 © 2019 Motorola Solutions, Inc.
English Contents Chapter 1: Read Me First............................................... 4 What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You............................................................... 4 Chapter 2: Radio Overview............................................ 5 Programmable Buttons........................................6 Assignable Radio Functions..................... 6 LED Indications................................................... 7 Chapter 3: Getting Started.........................
English Monitoring Channels..........................................23 Chapter 10: Scan......................................................... 24 Turning Scan On or Off .................................... 24 Responding to Transmissions During Scanning............................................................25 Deleting Nuisance Channels............................. 25 Chapter 11: Enabling Transmission from Another Radio............................................................................
English Read Me First This user guide covers the basic operation of the two-way radio. Your dealer or system administrator can customize your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
English Radio Overview 2 1 3 4 11 5 10 6 7 No.
English Programmable Buttons You can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or preset channels or groups. Depending on the duration of a button press, the programmable buttons function differently. Table 2: Assignable Radio Functions Function Description All Alert Tones On/Off Allows you to toggle all tones and alerts on or off. Battery Indicator Allows you to indicate battery strength by using the LED Indicator.
English Function Description Indication Status Repeater/Talkaround Allows you to toggle between using a repeater and communicating directly with another radio. Solid Yellow The radio is scanning for activity. Scan On/Off Allows you to toggle scan on or off. Solid Green The radio is receiving transmission. Tight/Normal Squelch Allows you to toggle squelch level between tight and normal. Blinking Green The radio is scanning for activity.
English Getting Started This chapter provides instructions to prepare your radio for use. Charging the Battery Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Turn off your radio when charging. • To comply with warranty terms and avoid damages, charge the battery using an authorized charger. • Charge a new battery 14 to 16 hours before initial use for best performance. Batteries charge best at room temperature.
English Attaching and Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery 1 Align the battery with the rails on the back of the radio. 2 Press the battery firmly, and slide it upwards until the latch snaps into place. Removing the Battery 1 Turn off your radio. 2 Move the battery latch into unlock position and hold. 3 Slide the battery down and lift it off the rails.
English Attaching and Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna 1 Set the antenna in the receptacle. 2 Turn the antenna clockwise. 10 NOTICE: Fastening the antenna blocks water and dust from entering the radio.
English Removing the Antenna 1 Turn the antenna counterclockwise. 2 Remove the antenna from the receptacle. Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip Attaching the Belt Clip Align the grooves on the clip with the grooves on the battery and press it downwards until it clicks.
English 2 Slide the clip upwards and away from the radio. Removing the Belt Clip 1 To remove the clip, press the belt clip tab away from the battery.
English Attaching the Universal Connector Cover The universal connector is located beside the antenna. You can connect authorized accessories to the radio through the universal connector. Replace the universal connector cover or dust cover when the universal connector is not in use. 1 Insert the slanted end of the cover into the slots above the universal connector. 2 Secure the connector cover to the radio by pressing the cover inwards.
English Turning the Radio On Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise until it clicks. If successful, your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. NOTICE: If the Tones/Alerts function is disabled, there is no tone upon powering up. • The orange LED blinks, followed by the green LED. If your radio does not power up, check your battery. Make sure that the battery is charged and properly attached. Contact your dealer if your radio still does not power up.
English Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume of your radio, perform one of the following actions: • To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. • To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise. NOTICE: Your radio can be programmed to have a minimum volume offset where the volume level cannot be lowered past the programmed minimum volume. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
English Time-Out Timer Time-Out Timer sets a fixed duration for a transmission. Your system administrator can set the time-out time for a channel through the radio software. Before your radio reaches the time-out time, a ten-second warning beep sounds. When your radio reaches the time-out time, your radio stops transmitting and shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The red LED extinguishes. To resume transmission, you must release the PTT button and wait for the Penalty Timer to expire.
English Selecting Channels Your radio supports up to 16 channels. Each channel can be programmed with different features that support different groups of users. Select channels by toggling the Channel Selector knob. Your radio indicates the channel number through voice announcement. If the channel is not programmed, an error tone sounds.
English Calls Depending on the type of call, you can make, receive, and respond to calls in both Conventional Analog and Digital mode. Group Calls Group Calls are calls from an individual radio to a group of radios. To communicate in a group, your radio must first be configured as a part of the talkgroup. Making Group Calls 1 To select a channel with an active group ID, perform one of the following actions: • Toggle the Channel Selector knob. • Press the programmed One Touch Access button.
English Private Calls Responding to Private Calls Private Calls are calls from an individual radio to another individual radio. When you receive Private Calls, your radio shows the following indications: Making Private Calls 1 To select a channel with an active subscriber ID, perform one of the following actions: • Toggle the Channel Selector knob. • Press the programmed One Touch Access button. 2 To call, press the PTT button. 3 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into the microphone.
English important announcements.The recipients on the channel cannot respond to All Calls. When you receive All Calls, your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The green LED illuminates. • Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds through the speaker. All Calls do not wait for a predetermined period before ending. You can only continue with programmed button functions after the All Call ends.
English Call Alert Operation Call Alert paging enables you to alert a specific radio user to call you back. Making Call Alerts Press the programmed One Touch Access button. If the call alert acknowledgment is received, a positive tone sounds. If the call alert acknowledgment is not received, a negative tone sounds. Responding to Call Alerts When you receive a Call Alert, your radio shows the following indications: • A repetitive tone sounds. • The yellow LED blinks.
English Talkaround This feature allows you to continue communicating when your repeater is non-operational, or when your radio is out of range from the repeater but within the talk range of other radios. The talkaround setting is retained even after powering down. Toggling Between Repeater and Talkaround Modes Press the programmed Repeater/Talkaround button. If a positive tone sounds, your radio is in talkaround mode. If a negative tone sounds, your radio is in repeater mode.
English Monitor Feature The feature allows you to make sure that a channel is free before transmitting. Monitoring Channels Press the programmed Monitor button and hold the button to continue monitoring the channel. If the channel is in use, your radio shows the following indications: • You hear radio activity. • The yellow LED illuminates. If the monitored channel is free, your radio shows the following indications: • You hear “white noise". • The yellow LED illuminates.
English Scan Type Your radio cycles through the programmed scan list for the current channel looking for voice activity when you start a scan. Your radio also performs dual-mode scan. If you are on a digital channel, and your radio locks onto an analog channel, your radio automatically switches from digital mode to analog mode during the call. If you are on an analog channel, and your radio locks onto a digital channel, your radio automatically switches from analog mode to digital mode during the call.
English Responding to Transmissions During Scanning 2 Release the programmed Nuisance Channel Delete button. During scanning, your radio stops on a channel or group where activity is detected. The radio stays on that channel for a programmed duration known as hang time. 1 Press the PTT button. 2 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into the microphone. 3 To listen, release the PTT button.
English Enabling Transmission from Another Radio 1 Select the channel with the subscriber ID that you want to enable transmission from. 2 Short press Side Button 1. Your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The red LED blinks once. The receiving radio shows the following indications: 26 • A tone sounds. • The LED extinguishes.
English Disabling Transmission from Another Radio 1 Select the channel with the subscriber ID that you want to disable transmission from. 2 Short press Side Button 2. Your radio shows the following indications: • A tone sounds. • The red LED blinks once. The receving radio shows the following indications: • The Talk Prohibit Tone sounds. • The LED flickers.
English Authorized Accessories List Table 5: Antennas Part Number Description PMAE4020_ Mag One, UHF, 450–470 MHz, Stubby Antenna PMAE4104_ Mag One, UHF, 403–470 MHz, Wideband Antenna Table 6: Battery Part Number Description RLN5644_ Belt Clip for 2 in.
English Table 11: Headset and Headset Accessory Part Number Description PMLN6542_ Mag One Ultra-Lightweight Headset with Boom Microphone and In-Line PTT Switch Table 12: Remote Speaker Microphone Part Number Description PMMN4092_ Mag One Remote Speaker Microphone 29
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English trash bin label on the product (or the package in some cases). As defined by the WEEE directive, this cross-out trash bin label means that customers and end-users in EU countries should not dispose of electronic and electrical equipment or accessories in household waste.
English Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: BC300D conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.
English NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
English Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Français (Canada) Déclaration de conformité du fournisseur Déclaration de conformité du fournisseur Règlement CFR 47 partie 2 section 2.1077(a) de la FCC Partie 15, sous-partie B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) et section 15.109(a) des règlements de la FCC Appareil numérique de Classe B En tant que périphérique d’ordinateur personnel, cet appareil est conforme aux stipulations de la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC.
Français (Canada) AVIS: Cet équipement a fait l’objet de tests et a été déclaré conforme aux limites établies pour un appareil numérique de classe B, conformément à la section 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont fixées afin d’offrir une protection suffisante contre des interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle.
Français (Canada) Consignes de sécurité importantes Radios bidirectionnelles portatives : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit ATTENTION! Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu’à des fins professionnelles.
Français (Canada) Avis aux utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada) Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence et à la partie 15 des règlements de la FCC : • Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence nuisible. • Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.
