ASTRO® Digital Spectra ® and Digital Spectra Plus W4, W5, W7, and W9 Mobile Radios User Guide
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ASTRO® Digital Spectra® and Digital Spectra Plus W4 Mobile Radio Quick Reference Card PAGE or SECURE or EMERGENCY BASIC OPERATION Turn the Radio On and Off Rotate the Vol (Volume) knob clockwise. Set the Volume and Squelch 1 Turn the Vol knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume as desired. Page 2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.
Send an Emergency Alarm or Call Press the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission. For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent. For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered. Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur.
Select a Zone/Mode (Optional) 1 Press the Zone Up ▲ button or Zone Down ▼ button to scroll to the desired zone. Select a Key Index 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Display/Light Meaning BUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting. Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-tomobile) operation.
ALERT TONES Type of Tone ALERT TONES (Continued) Explanation Type of Tone Name Explanation 1 Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Key Alert Name Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged. 3 Short HighTones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button) Automatic Call Back or Talk Permit Channel is available for previously requested transmission. System is accepting your transmission.
ASTRO® Digital Spectra® and Digital Spectra Plus W5 Mobile Radio Quick Reference Card PAGE or SECURE or EMERGENCY POWER ON/OFF MODE Press the PWR button once. Set the Volume and Squelch 1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release. The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15. 3 Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation.
Send an Emergency Alarm or Call Press the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission. For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent. For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered. Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur.
Select a Zone/Mode (Optional) 1 Press the Zone Up ▲ button or Zone Down ▼ button to scroll to the desired zone. Select a Key Index 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL. DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Display/Light Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting. Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-tomobile) operation.
ALERT TONES Type of Tone ALERT TONES (Continued) Explanation Type of Tone Name Explanation 1 Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Key Alert Name Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged. 3 Short HighTones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button) Automatic Call Back or Talk Permit Channel is available for previously requested transmission. System is accepting your transmission.
ASTRO® Digital Spectra® and Digital Spectra Plus W7 Mobile Radio Quick Reference Card EMERGENCY or SECURE POWER ON/OFF Emer PHONE CALL SCAN PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Sel Vol Mic LOCK 1Ste 2 3Lck 4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg 7H/L 8Mon 9Dir O #Del XMIT DIM BUSY HOME Rcl Press the PWR button once. Set the Volume and Squelch 1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release. The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15.
Select Scan Mode Priority 1 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities. Alarm Type Indications/Actions Call (Trunked Modes only) A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. 2 Press HOME or Scan to end scan list selection. Press the PTT button and talk. After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.
Answer a Call Alert Page Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. 1 Press the PTT button, OR View the Current Site Press Ste momentarily. If the radio is scanning for a new site, SCANNING is displayed. Initiate a Site Scan Press and hold Ste until a tone sounds and SCANNING is displayed. Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller. 1 Press the Zone Up ▲ button or Zone Down ▼ button to scroll to the desired zone.
DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Display/Light Meaning BUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting. Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-tomobile) operation. PRI, NPRI indicators lit Mode displayed is in scan list with the indicated priority level. P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing.
ASTRO® Digital Spectra® and Digital Spectra Plus W9 Mobile Radio BASIC OPERATION Quick Reference Card Set the Volume and Squelch Turn the Radio On and Off Slide the power switch on the bottom of the control unit to the left. 1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release. The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15.
Answer a Phone Call in Trunked Modes When a call is received, ringing tones are heard from the speaker, and PHONE is displayed. 1 Press PHON and begin your conversation. 2 Press Home to hang up. 3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send the transmission. The display flashes the PLEASE WAIT until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and ACK RCVD is displayed. The radio then returns to normal operation.
Request Dynamic Regrouping Press Rpgm. A central acknowledgement tone sounds and RPGM RQST is displayed while the request is being processed. When the dispatcher acknowledges, four additional tones sound, ACK RCVD is displayed, and your radio returns to normal operation. Select Secure Mode Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up. Select an Encryption Key 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.
DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Message Meaning BUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting. Pri indicator blinks Mode displayed is first priority. Pri indicator lit Mode displayed is second priority. Non Pri lit Mode displayed is non-priority. P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing.
ASTRO® Digital Spectra® and Digital Spectra Plus W4, W5, W7, and W9 Mobile Radios User Guide Motorola, Inc.
This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1-888-567-7347 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.
Foreword This manual describes how to operate an ASTRO® Digital Spectra® and Digital Spectra Plus W4, W5, W7, and W9 Mobile Radios. The manual first introduces you to your new radio. Then it covers basic radio operation and commonly used (general) radio features. Next, special radio features (conventional, trunking, and secure) available on an ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus radio are described.
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Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed. ! WARNING ! Caution Note: WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed.
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Contents DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................. ii Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii Document Copyrights........................................................................ iv Disclaimer ................................................................
Contents Initiate a Silent Emergency Alarm .............................................31 Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................32 Scan Operation ................................................................................33 Turn On Scan ............................................................................34 Turn Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only) ...................................................36 View a Scan List ........
Contents Initiate a Telephone Call From the List ..................................... 74 Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (Models W7 and W9 Only) ........ 77 Call a Phone Number Not in the List ........................................ 77 Store a Number in the List ........................................................ 79 Edit a Name in the List (Models W7 and W9 Only) .................. 80 Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) ....................
Contents Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Commercial Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Limited Warranty ...........................................................................135 MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS ......................135 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus radios are among the most sophisticated two-way radios available. They can operate in the following frequency ranges: VHF UHF 800 MHz 136-162 MHz 403-433 MHz 806-824 MHz 146-174 MHz 450-482 MHz 851-870 MHz 482-512 MHz These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions.
Introduction Note: In this manual— Analog mode refers to a mode that uses traditional, non-ASTROdigital signaling. ASTRO mode refers to a mode that uses ASTRO digital signaling. LOGO BLACK / FLASHport BLACK Your ASTRO Digital Spectra or Digital Spectra Plus radio utilizes Motorola’s revolutionary FLASHport™ technology. This allows your radio’s capabilities to be flexible, because FLASHport makes it possible to add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on.
Introduction Identifying Your Radio The ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus radios’ capabilities, and the operation of their features, differ with each model. Each higher-numbered model has more feature capabilities than the previous models.
Introduction Control Head Operation Your advanced control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility of feature control. Before operating the radio, familiarize yourself with the various operating controls, indicators, and alert tones. You can select trunked talkgroup or conventional channels on your radio. Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/ talkgroup combination and a time-out timer value.
Introduction Through field programming, the control head allows you to program your own mode names. The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display. At a glance, you can see all the key operating information, including the mode selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features. The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by indicators.
Introduction Tone Type Name Description Four highpitched tones Mobile Unit Acknowledge Indicate that a Call Alert page has been received by the intended unit, or the emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/ message transmission has been acknowledged by the intended dispatcher. Sound similar to a telephone busy signal System Busy Indicates, when you press the microphone push-to-talk (PTT) button, that you cannot transmit because all system radio channels are in use.
Introduction Tone Type Name Description Single, high- Failsoft pitched tone every ten seconds In an unmuted receive condition, indicates a trunked system central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to a system similar to conventional radio repeater operation. Other system users can be heard sharing the channel.
Introduction Tone Type Name Description Single, lowpitched tone Invalid Key Indicates that you tried to make an invalid key press, or that an emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message was not acknowledged. Unique chirping sound Dynamic Reprogramming Indicates that a dynamic ID is assigned.
Basic Operating Procedures Turn On the Radio Basic operation is the same for all radio models. Models with additional features are noted. Do one of the following: Model W4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR HOME • Model W4: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise. Phon Home Scan Call • Model W9: Slide the power switch on the bottom of the control unit to the left. Dir Sel When the ASTRO Digital Spectra radio is turned on, SELF CHK (W4, W5, W7), or SELF CHECK (W9) is displayed.
Basic Operating Procedures Note: If FL##/## (W4,W5,W7) or FAIL ##/## (W9) appears in the display, the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected. If ER##/## (W4,W5,W7) or ERROR ##/## (W9) appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit appears to be locked up, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 130.
Basic Operating Procedures Set the Volume Choose one of the following: Model W4 • Model W4: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. A volume indication (0-15) appears on the display; for example, VOL 10.
Basic Operating Procedures Adjust Display Brightness Press the dimmer button (Dim on W4, or DIM on W5, W6, and W7) to change the display brightness to one of four levels: Model W4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR HOME Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mon Mode Volume MODE KNOB POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME KNOB H/L XMIT Dim BUSY Mic Pwr DIMMER • Off to high BUSY INDICATOR • High to medium Model W5 • Medium to low POWER ON/OFF MODE • Low to off.
Basic Operating Procedures Select a Zone or Mode A zone is a grouping of modes. A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequencies, Private-Line™ codes, radio parameters, and an alphanumeric name.
Basic Operating Procedures Select or Change a Zone Press the ▲ (Zone up) button or ▼ (Zone down) button.
Basic Operating Procedures Select or Change a Mode in the Current Zone To access a mode in the current zone, do one of the following: Model W4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR HOME Phon Home Scan Call Mode H/L • Model W4: Turn the Mode knob until the desired mode name is displayed. Mon Volume XMIT Dim BUSY Mic Pwr DIMMER MODE KNOB POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME KNOB BUSY INDICATOR • Model W5: Press the Mode rocker switch until the desired mode name is displayed. • Models W7 and W9: 1.
Basic Operating Procedures Select or Change to a Mode Not in the Current Zone 1 To access a mode that is not in the current zone, press the Zone up ▲ button or Zone down ▼ button to move to the zone containing the mode. Note: The Zone up ▲ and Zone down ▼ buttons are optional buttons included with the radio when zone/mode is ordered.
Basic Operating Procedures Select the Home Mode Press the Home button (W4, W9) or HOME button (W5, W7) to select the home mode contained within the home zone, from any other zone and mode in the radio. Model W4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR HOME Phon Home Scan Call MONITOR Dir Sel Mon Mode Volume MODE KNOB POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME KNOB H/L XMIT Dim BUSY Mic Pwr DIMMER BUSY INDICATOR This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician.
Basic Operating Procedures Transmit (Conventional Modes Only) 1 Lift the microphone off-hook, and listen for activity on that mode. 2 If you hear no activity, press and hold the microphone PTT button. Transmit (Trunked Modes Only) 1 Lift the microphone off-hook, and press the microphone PTT button. 2 Do one of the following: • If you hear three quick tones, or if you hear no tone and the red XMIT (transmit) indicator lights steadily, proceed with your message. Release the PTT button to receive.
Basic Operating Procedures • If you hear a busy tone, all trunked channels are in use. 1. Release the PTT button and wait for three, quick, call-back tones. When a call back is received, your radio will automatically key up for three seconds so that you can begin talking. 2. During this time, press and hold the PTT button, and proceed with your message. 3. Release the PTT button to receive. OR • If you hear a continuous low-pitched tone, you are out of the system's range.
Basic Operating Procedures Select Transmit Power Level The L PWR button lets you select (toggle) the transmit power level. Press the L PWR button. The display momentarily shows LOW PWR or HIGH PWR (W4, W5, W7), or LOW POWER or HIGH POWER (W9) to indicate the transmit power level selected. Also, when low-power transmission is selected, the L PWR indicator lights. This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician.
Basic Operating Procedures Monitor Conventional Mode Activity This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. Do one of the following: Model W4 TRANSMIT INDICATOR HOME • Take the microphone off hook, Phon Home Scan Call MONITOR Dir Sel Mon Mode Volume MODE KNOB POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME KNOB H/L XMIT Dim BUSY Mic OR Pwr DIMMER • Models W4, W5, and W7: Press the Mon button momentarily.
Basic Operating Procedures Adjust the Squelch Level 1 Choose one of the following: Model W4 • Models W4, W5, and W7: Press and hold the Mon button TRANSMIT INDICATOR HOME Phon Home Scan Call MONITOR Dir Sel Volume MODE KNOB POWER ON/OFF/ VOLUME KNOB XMIT BUSY Mic Pwr DIMMER SQL XX is displayed, where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15. BUSY INDICATOR Model W5 POWER ON/OFF MODE • Model W9: Press and hold the Sql button momentarily.
Basic Operating Procedures 3 Press the Home button (W4, W9) or the HOME button (W5, W7) to return to the selected channel.
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General Radio Features Emergency Call and Alarm The emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access and/or send an emergency data transmission to the dispatcher in an emergency situation. The desired type of emergency feature—alarm, call, call and alarm, or silent alarm—can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature.
General Radio Features Initiate an Emergency Alarm The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID. Press the emergency button. Model W4 EMERGENCY A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/ channel.
General Radio Features Initiate an Emergency Call 1 Press the emergency button. Model W4 EMERGENCY A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/ channel.
General Radio Features 3 After completing the emergency call, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds. The alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.
General Radio Features Initiate an Emergency Call and Alarm If the radio has both emergency call and alarm features, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged. 1 Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call/alarm feature. Model W4 EMERGENCY Emer Home Phon Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L Dim The display begins alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/ channel.
General Radio Features 3 To exit from the emergency state altogether, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds. The alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation. Note: Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state.
General Radio Features Initiate a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature. Model W4 EMERGENCY Emer Home Phon Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L Dim During a silent emergency alarm, there are no display changes, and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent.
General Radio Features Special Considerations for Emergencies • If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability, a low-pitched tone sounds. • If the unit is out of the range of the system and/or the emergency alarm is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and the display shows NO ACK.
General Radio Features Scan Operation The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes. The modes to be scanned in a scan list are programmed by a qualified radio technician. You can select the modes to be scanned in a scan list if operator-selectable scan is enabled.
General Radio Features Turn On Scan Press the Scan button momentarily on a nonautoscan mode to start scanning. Model W4 SCAN SELECT HOME MONITOR Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L Mon Volume XMIT Dim BUSY Mic The Scan indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity.
General Radio Features Note: A lit N PRI (non-priority) indicator means that the active mode is a non-priority member of the scan list (for all scan types). A solidly-lit PRI (priority) indicator means that the active mode is the priority 2 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only). A blinking PRI indicator means that the active mode is the priority 1 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only).
General Radio Features Turn Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only) Choose one of the following: Model W4 • Models W4, W5, and W7: Press the Mon button momentarily. The brief MON ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code. • Model W9: Press the Sql button momentarily. The brief MONITOR ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code.
General Radio Features Note: While scanning for activity, you can still receive fleetwide, system-wide, dynamic regrouping, incoming telephone interconnect and Private Conversation/Call Alert calls. Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode. However, when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed.
General Radio Features View a Scan List 1 Press and hold the Scan button until the Scan indicator blinks and a beep is heard. Model W4 POWER ON/OFF MODE TRANSMIT INDICATOR PWR Phon Mode VOLUME Scan Call The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed.
General Radio Features 2 Choose one of the following: Model W4 SCAN • Models W4 and W5: Turn the Mode knob or press the Mode rocker switch to scroll up or down through the programmed modes. Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by a N PRI, PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned priority). • Models W7 and W9: Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll up or down through the programmed modes.
General Radio Features Transmit While Scan Is On Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan Press the microphone PTT button to transmit on the mode indicated by the display. Model W4 SCAN SELECT HOME MONITOR Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L Mon Volume XMIT Dim BUSY The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time (programmable by a qualified radio technician) after you release the PTT button, allowing the other party to respond.
General Radio Features Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan In selected mode or fixed mode, press the microphone PTT button at any time to transmit on the selected mode or fixed mode.
General Radio Features Temporarily Delete a Nuisance Mode With Scan On (W7 and W9 Models Only) To temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear (nuisance mode), press the Del button once while the mode is active (indicated by the display). Model W7 SCAN SELECT MODE PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Sel Vol DIM BUSY HOME Mic 1Ste 2 3Lck 4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg 7H/L 8Mon 9Dir O #Del XMIT Rcl HOME You can delete undesired modes.
General Radio Features Restore a Nuisance Mode (W7 and W9 Models Only) To restore the original scan list, do one of the following: Model W7 SCAN SELECT MODE • Press the Rcl button. PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Sel Vol • Turn scan off, then on. DIM BUSY HOME Mic • Change modes. 1Ste 2 3Lck 4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg 7H/L 8Mon 9Dir O #Del XMIT Rcl HOME • Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.
General Radio Features Change Mode Priorities While Scan Is On (W7 and W9 Models Only) When active, this dynamic priority feature allows you to change the priority of a non-priority mode in the scan list to priority 2, To change the priority of a non-priority channel in the scan list to priority 2, press the Sel button. Model W7 SCAN SELECT MODE PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Sel Vol You cannot alter the status of the priority 1 member.
General Radio Features Restore Mode Priorities in a Scan List (W7 and W9 Models Only) To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list, do one of the following: Model W7 SCAN SELECT MODE PWR Phon Mode • Press the Rcl button. Scan Call Sel Vol DIM BUSY HOME Mic 1Ste 2 3Lck 4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg 7H/L 8Mon 9Dir O #Del XMIT Rcl • Turn scan off, then on. HOME • Change modes. PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS RECALL DELETE Model W9 • Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.
General Radio Features Program a Scan List To program a scan list, operator-selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualifed radio technician.
General Radio Features Add a Channel to the Scan List 1 Press and hold the Scan button until the scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.
General Radio Features Note: If the desired channel resides in a different zone, press the Zone up ▲ or Zone ▼ down button to change zones, then use the mode changer to find the desired channel.
General Radio Features 4 Scroll through of the available priority choices, and press the Sel button to choose one. The new channel becomes a member of the scan list assigned to the selected channel when scan list programming was entered. Note: If a scan list is full, you will hear a bad-key chirp each time you press the Sel button, and the desired channel will not be assigned to the list. 5 Press either the Scan or HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.
General Radio Features Delete a Channel from the Scan List 1 Press and hold the Scan button until the scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.
General Radio Features Note: If the desired channel resides in a different zone, press the Zone up ▲ or Zone ▼ down button to change zones, then use the mode changer to find the desired channel.
General Radio Features 3 Press the Sel button to scroll through the available priority choices until the priority choice disappears. This indicates that the channel is no longer a member of the scan list that was assigned to the selected channel. (Optionally for Models W7 and W9) Delete a channel from a scan list by pressing the Del button.
General Radio Features Hang Up Box (HUB) If the hang up box feature is enabled, scanning of non-priority members is suspended whenever the microphone is removed from the holding clip (hang-up box). This allows the user to complete a conversation while scan is suspended. Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed.
General Radio Features Activate the External Alarm(s) Non-Permanent Horn and Lights 1 Press the H/L button momentarily. Model W4 HOME Phon Home The last selected alarm(s) are enabled, and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm(s), then the selected mode.
General Radio Features Permanent Horn and Lights 1 Press the H/L button momentarily. Model W4 HOME Phon Home The last selected alarm(s) are enabled. HORN/ LIGHTS Scan Call Sel Dir Mode H/L Mon Volume XMIT Dim BUSY Mic Pwr MODE KNOB The display briefly shows the enabled alarms, and then reverts back to the selected mode.
General Radio Features Change the Selected Alarms 1 Press and hold the H/L button until a tone sounds and the display indicates the currently selected alarm.
General Radio Features 2 Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to review the choices until the desired alarm is displayed: • HORN ON • LITES ON (W4, W5, W7) or LIGHTS ON (W9) • H/L ON (both horn and lights) 3 Press the HOME or H/L button to select the desired alarm and return to normal operation. Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On When a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds.
General Radio Features Turn Off Non-Rearmable External Alarm 1 To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control-head button.
General Radio Features Turn Off Rearmable External Alarms To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control head button other than the H/L button. Pressing the Call, Page, or Phon button turns off the external alarm(s) and places you directly in that feature. When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they will be automatically rearmed.
General Radio Features Time-Out Timer All ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus models provide a time-out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone. Note: You will hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out.
Conventional Radio Features Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE. Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses. Send a Status Call (Models W7 and W9 Only) 1 Press the Sts button, and the last-acknowledged status name is displayed.
Conventional Radio Features 3 With the desired status name or number displayed, press the Sel or the PTT button to send the transmission. One of the following conditions occur: • The radio display shows PLS WAIT (W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9) until the transmission is received and acknowledged. When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four high-pitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.
Conventional Radio Features • If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following: Press the microphone PTT button or the Sel button to resend the status transmission. OR Press the HOME button to return to normal dispatch operation.
Conventional Radio Features Send a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status (Digital Modes Only) Press the desired Sts # button on the DEK. The red indicator flashes while the radio is waiting for an acknowledgment. The control head momentarily displays the selected status, then shows PLS WAIT (W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).
Conventional Radio Features • If the dispatcheracknowledge is not received, the red indicator continues to flash, the display temporarily shows NO ACK, and a lowpitched tone sounds. At the same time, the indicator above the lastacknowledged status lights. The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation. Resend the last status.
Conventional Radio Features Smart PTT Smart PTT is a per-mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active mode. If you try to transmit (press the PTT button) on a busy or active smart PTT channel, a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT switch, and the transmission is inhibited. The yellow BUSY LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy.
Conventional Radio Features Select a Conventional Talkgroup The Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups. 1 Press the Tgrp button. The display changes to show the last-selected talkgroup. 2 Turn the Mode knob (W4) or the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to choose a different talkgroup. (Models W7 and W9) Talkgroups can be accessed by direct keypad entry. 3 Press the Sel button to save the talkgroup. The radio returns to the home display.
Conventional Radio Features Note: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased, KEY FAIL is displayed and a momentary tone is generated. If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, ILLEGAL KEY is displayed and a momentary tone is generated.
Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkaround Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system: 1 Press the Dir button momentarily. Model W4 DIRECT Phon Home The Dir indicator lights, indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit.
Conventional Radio Features 2 To return to repeater operation, press the Dir button again. The Dir indicator goes out. Note: A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile-to-mobile frequency. In this case, the Dir indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected.
Trunking Operation Telephone Interconnect List With any of the models you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the trunked system is properly equipped. All calls between the mobile operator and the land line are private, regardless of who initiates the call. All models feature a phone list capability of up to 19 preprogrammed phone numbers. The radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that a name can be assigned to each number in the list.
Trunking Operation Answer a Phone Call When a phone call is received, telephone-type ringing sounds and the display shows PHONE. 1 Press the Phon button.
Trunking Operation 3 When the call is completed, press the HOME or Phon button to hang up and return to normal operation.
Trunking Operation Initiate a Telephone Call From the List 1 Press the Phon button momentarily to select the phone function. Model W4 HOME PHONE Home Phon SELECT Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L XMIT Dim (All models) A valid-key chirp is heard. BUSY Mic Pwr MODE KNOB PHONE INDICATOR (Models W4, W5, and W7 Only) The phone indicator lights.
Trunking Operation 2 Turn the Mode knob (W4), or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the number you want to call. The display first shows the name, and then the number. 3 Press the Sel button or the PTT button. The displayed number is automatically dialed. Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when P is displayed. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers is dialed.
Trunking Operation 5 76 When the call is completed, press the HOME or Phon button to hang up and return to normal operation.
Trunking Operation Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (Models W7 and W9 Only) Call a Phone Number Not in the List 1 Press the Phon button momentarily to select the phone function. Model W7 MODE PHONE Mode Phon SELECT PWR Scan Call Sel Vol The Phone indicator lights (W7 only), and the display shows the last number dialed (W7 and W9).
Trunking Operation Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when P is displayed. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed. 4 When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen. Note: If you are out of range of the trunked system, NO PHONE is displayed, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press the HOME or Phon button to resume normal operation.
Trunking Operation Store a Number in the List 1 Press and hold the Phon button to select the phone programming function. Model W7 MODE PHONE Mode Phon SELECT PWR Scan Call Sel Vol The phone indicator flashes (W7 only).
Trunking Operation 5 Press the Sel button to store the new number. 6 Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. OR • Press the Phon button to return to normal phone operation. Edit a Name in the List (Models W7 and W9 Only) 1 Press and hold the Phon button to enter Phon ID list programming. Model W7 MODE PHONE Mode Phon SELECT PWR Scan Call Sel Vol The Phon indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.
Trunking Operation 3 Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (*, #). Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for Model W7 and 11 for Model W9. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone. To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 83. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table.
Trunking Operation • To delete characters, press the Mode down ▼ rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters. When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down ▼ rocker switch again to leave the nameedit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2. 4 To save the changes, press and hold the Sel button.
Trunking Operation Table 1: Entering Characters Using the Keypad Number of times the key is pressed Key 1 2 3 4 0 0 ( ) 1 1 & % 2 A B 3 D 4 5 6 7 8 < > C 2 a b c E F 3 d e f G H I 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k l 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 w x * * / + - = # # .
Trunking Operation Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) The enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service. All models are capable of responding to a Private Conversation call initiated by another radio. The following further describes each model’s capability: • All Models: Feature a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers.
Trunking Operation 1 Press the Call button within 20 seconds of receiving the call. (This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.) Model W4 SELECT HOME CALL Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L Mon Volume XMIT Dim BUSY Mic Pwr MODE KNOB The display shows the ID number of the calling unit.
Trunking Operation 2 To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk. If 20 seconds pass before you press the Call button, you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press Call, you enter the Private Conversation Call state, as described in “Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call” on page 87. If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSY indicator lights.
Trunking Operation Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call To initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call, select a unit to call, then place the call. 1 Press the Call button. Model W4 SELECT HOME The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.
Trunking Operation 2 Select a unit in one of the following ways: Model W4 SELECT HOME • From the ID number list: CALL Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L XMIT Dim – Do nothing if you want to call the presently displayed unit ID. Mon Volume BUSY Mic Pwr MODE KNOB Model W5 OR SELECT CALL MODE – Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call.
Trunking Operation 3 Press the Sel button or the microphone PTT button. Model W4 SELECT HOME CALL Phon Home A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).
Trunking Operation 4 Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call: • If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Private Conversation. • If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACK and a momentary, low-pitched tone sounds. Try again, or press the HOME or Call button to return to normal operation. • If you are out of the system’s range, a lowpitched tone sounds.
Trunking Operation 5 To return to normal operation, press the HOME or Call button. Note: If you do not press the HOME or Call button to hang up, your unit will remain in the Private Conversation state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.
Trunking Operation View Your Unit ID Number 1 Press the Call button momentarily to select the Private Conversation feature. Model W4 SELECT HOME CALL Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L The Call indicator lights.
Trunking Operation 2 Do one of the following: • Turn the Mode knob (W4) counterclockwise or press the Mode down ▼ rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the MY ID display. OR • Models W7 and W9 only: When not in the scratchpad, press the * button. The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number. 3 To return to normal operation, press the HOME or Call button.
Trunking Operation Store a Unit ID Number in the List (Models W7 and W9 Only) The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units’ IDs. 1 Press and hold the Call, Page, or 2Pge button to review the Call ID list. Model W7 SELECT MODE 2 Pge * CALL PWR Phon Mode The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.
Trunking Operation 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered. OR Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. OR • Press the Call button to return to normal Call operation.
Trunking Operation Edit a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Models Only) The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. 1 Press and hold the Call, Page, or 2Pge button to enter the Call ID list. Model W7 SELECT MODE 2 Pge * CALL PWR Phon Mode The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.
Trunking Operation To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 98. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times. • To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up ▲ rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.
Trunking Operation 6 Repeat steps 2 through 6 until you have modified all the desired names. OR Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. OR • Press the Call button to return to normal Call operation.
Trunking Operation Call Alert Page (Digital Modes Only) The Call Alert feature allows a unit to selectively alert another unit, and to determine whether or not that unit received the alert. A Call Alert page can be initiated after an unsuccessful Private Conversation call or as a separate feature. All models are capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio. The following further describes each model’s capability: • All Models: Feature a unique list of up to 19 preprogrammed ID numbers.
Trunking Operation Send a Call Alert Page 1 Press the Page button. Model W4 SELECT HOME The Page indicator lights and a valid-key chirp sounds. CALL Phon Home Scan Call Dir Sel Mode H/L Mon Volume XMIT Dim BUSY Mic The display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.
Trunking Operation 2 Select a unit in one of the following ways: • From the ID number list: – Do nothing if you want to call the presently displayed unit ID. OR – Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call. OR – Press the Mode up ▲ rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member. OR – Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit.
Trunking Operation 3 Press the Sel button or the microphone PTT button. Model W4 SELECT HOME CALL Phon Home The display changes to PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).
Trunking Operation 4 Choose one of the following: • When the called unit acknowledges the page, four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RCVD. The radio returns to normal operation. • If you are out of the range of the system, a lowpitched tone sounds. Try again by pressing the PTT button or Sel button, OR Press the HOME or Page button to return to normal operation.
Trunking Operation Answer a Call Alert Page If you are not available when a caller sends you a Call Alert page, a PAGE RCV message and the caller’s ID are left. If the page also triggers an external alarm, the display shows PAGE RCV and four tones repeat every five seconds. 1 Do one of the following: • Make a normal dispatch call. Press the PTT button and ask about the page. OR • Press Call. The display shows the unit ID of the caller.
Trunking Operation Store a Unit ID Number In the List (Models W7 and W9 Only) The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. 1 Press and hold the Page button to review the list. The Page indicator flashes and a valid-key chirp sounds. Model W7 SELECT MODE 2 Pge * CALL PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Sel Vol DIM BUSY HOME Mic 1Ste 2 3Lck 4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg 7H/L 8Mon 9Dir O #Del XMIT Rcl HOME * Optional button (included but not installed).
Trunking Operation 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered. OR Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. OR • Press the Page button to return to normal Call Alert operation.
Trunking Operation Edit a Name in the List (Models W7 and W9 Only) The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. 1 Press and hold the Call, Page, or 2Pge button to enter Call ID list programming. Model W7 SELECT MODE 2 Pge * CALL PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Sel Vol DIM The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.
Trunking Operation To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 109. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times. • To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up ▲ rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.
Trunking Operation 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names, OR Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. OR • Press the Page button to return to normal Call Alert operation.
Trunking Operation Failsoft If the trunked system’s central controller fails for any reason, the radio indicates failsoft. In this condition, the radio transmits and receives on a pre-determined frequency in a conventional mode. Failsoft ensures that you will have communications capability at all times. Radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that units that normally communicate on the same trunked mode will be assigned to the same failsoft repeater frequency.
Trunking Operation technician. This time allows the operator to monitor the failsoft frequency for activity before resuming scanning. On models W7 and W9, the nuisance-delete feature can be used to temporarily delete the system in failsoft from the scan list, if desired.
Trunking Operation Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected individuals, operating in separate trunked talkgroups, into a single group so that they can communicate. Receive a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment (Models W7 and W9 Only) When your unit receives a dynamic regrouping ID assignment, a unique chirp sounds to alert you that your unit has been dynamically regrouped.
Trunking Operation Select Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only) The dispatcher may classify regrouped units into one of two categories: select-enabled or select-disabled. Select-enabled Units are free to make mode changes to any of the available talkgroups, including the dynamic group. Select-disabled Units cannot change modes because the dispatcher has specifically chosen to force the unit to remain in the dynamic mode.
Trunking Operation If the regrouping request is acknowledged, a dispatcher-acknowledge signal sounds (four high-pitched tones), and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation. If the regrouping request is not acknowledged within six to eight seconds, the display alternates between showing NO ACK and RPGM or (W9 Model) RPGM RQST, and a low-pitched tone sounds. At this time, do one of the following: • Press the microphone PTT button or the Sel button to resend the regroup request.
Trunking Operation SmartZone™ (Models W7 and W9 Only) The SmartZone feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single-trunked site (antenna location) when operating in a SmartZone system. SmartZone units provide expanded wide-area coverage. SmartZone automatically switches the radio to a different site when the current site signal becomes unacceptable. This usually happens when the vehicle in which the radio is located is driven out of the range of one site, and into the range of another.
Trunking Operation Site-Button Operation To check which site the radio has currently selected: Press the Ste (W7) or Site (W9) button momentarily. Model W7 SITE PWR Phon Mode The current site name and RSSI (received signal strength indicator) are displayed momentarily. One of the following conditions can also occur: • If the radio is not locked onto a site, but is scanning for a new site, SCANNING is displayed.
Trunking Operation Lock Onto a Site In areas that commonly have weak signals, use the SmartZone lock function to prevent the radio from automatically scanning for a new site. 1 Press the Lck (W7) or Lock (W9) button momentarily to display the current lock status. Model W7 SITE PWR Phon Mode Scan Call Vol Sel 1Ste 2 3Lck 4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg 7H/L 8Mon 9Dir O #Del XMIT DIM BUSY HOME Mic LOCK Rcl Model W7: Either LOCKED or UNLOCKED is displayed.
Trunking Operation Site Trunking In a SmartZone system, if the zone controller for a particular site fails, the site enters into a site-trunking operational mode. In this mode of operation, the user can only communicate with other units at the same site. Radios in a SmartZone system can be programmed by a qualified radio technician to display STE TRNK (W7) or STE TRUNK (W9) when site trunking becomes active. The display alternates with the current mode display as long as the radio remains in site trunking.
Trunking Operation Trunked Announcement The announcement capability allows a user to make announcements to the entire user group, as well as monitor talkgroup calls and other announcements. Announcement calls are handled in two different ways, depending on the trunked central controller configuration. The two types are called ruthless and non-ruthless preemption. • Ruthless Preemption: When a ruthless preemption announcement call is initiated, the requesting radio begins transmitting immediately.
Trunking Operation Initiate an Announcement If your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls: 1 Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the announcementgroup mode.
Secure Operation Receive a Private Message 1 Select a mode by turning the Mode knob (W4) or pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9).
Secure Operation 2 Using the Volume knob (W4) or the Vol rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. In conventional modes and, if enabled, in trunking modes, the BUSY light blinks and the radio unmutes when the radio is receiving a private message. Note: The secure on/off state does not affect received messages. The radio automatically receives coded or clear messages.
Secure Operation Transmit a Private Message 1 Press the D button to turn on the coded mode. Some radio modes may have secure automatically set on or off if the mode-strapped Secure feature is enabled. The current key is displayed if multi-key has been enabled. Note: If the coded mode is selected, the D is on. If the standard (clear) mode is selected, the D indicator is off. 2 Monitor the mode to be sure it is not in use. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
Secure Operation transmission during a call, the radio generates a talk-prohibit tone, and the display will show SEC ONLY or SECURE ONLY. • Digital trunking systems: You are allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call.
Secure Operation 1 Press and hold down the D button until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu.
Secure Operation 3 Press the Sel button to enter the Key Selection menu. The display changes to show the last user-selected key. 4 Do one of the following: • Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to review the encryption keys, OR • Use direct keypad entry to access the encryption keys. 5 Choose one of the following: • To save a key, press the Sel button. The radio returns to the home display.
Secure Operation 6 To abort this menu, press the HOME button or the PTT button. Pressing the HOME button exits the key-select menu without saving the selected key choice. Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected key choice and allows the radio to transmit. When you abort the keyselect menu, the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu.
Secure Operation 1 Press and hold down the D button until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu.
Secure Operation 3 Press the Sel button to enter the Index Selection menu. The display changes to show the last index that was selected and stored after the Index Selection menu was entered. 4 Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the desired key index. 5 Choose one of the following: • To save an index key, press the Sel button.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems. ! Caution The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off.
Glossary ACK Acknowledgment of communication. Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/ receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line. Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you. Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system.
Glossary Hang Up Disconnect. Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test. LCD Liquid-Crystal Display. Mode A programmed combination of operating parameters; for example, a channel or talkgroup. Mode-Slaving Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected. Monitoring (Conventional Operation) Press a programmed monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel.
Glossary Squelch The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio’s preset squelch level. Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data. Talkgroup An organization (or group) of radio users who communicate with each other, using the same communication path.
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Index Symbols 800 MHz frequencies ....................1 A add scan list channel ..................47 adjust display brightness ...................12 squelch level ...........................22 volume .....................................11 alarms activate non-permanent ..........54 activate permanent ..................55 change selected ......................56 horn and lights .........................53 initiate emergency ...........................26 emergency call and alarm ....29 silent emergency .....
Index mode .......................................14 mode in current zone ...............15 mode not in current zone .........16 mode priorities .........................44 selected alarms .......................56 zone .........................................14 channels, conventional ..................4 considerations analog trunking systems ........123 digital trunking systems .........124 trunked systems ....................123 control head operation ...................................
Index hang time ....................................34 hang up box (HUB) .....................53 Home button ......................................39 mode, selecting .......................17 horn and lights alarms .................53 HUB (hang up box) .....................53 I identification, radio ........................3 identifying models Model W4 ..................................3 Model W5 ..................................3 Model W7 ..................................3 Model W9 ....................
Index non-ruthless preemption ...........119 non-talkback scan .......................41 nuisance mode deleting ....................................42 restoring ..................................43 O operation basic ..........................................9 control head ...............................4 scan .........................................33 secure ....................................121 SmartZone site-button ...........116 trunking ....................................
Index Call Alert page unit ................100 conventional talkgroup ............67 encryption key .......................124 encryption key index .............127 Home mode .............................17 mode .......................................14 mode in current zone ..............15 mode not in current zone ........16 power level ..............................20 volume level ............................11 zone ........................................14 selected-disabled units .............
Index V Z VHF frequencies ...........................1 viewing scan list ..........................38 Vol (volume) rocker switch ..........58 Volume knob .................................3 volume, adjusting ........................11 Zone down button ....................... 48 zone selection ............................. 14 Zone up button ...........................
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