Professional Radio GP1280 User Guide 68P64110B30
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CONTENTS Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3 Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Keypad Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Menu Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audio Signal Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning the Radio On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Special Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Short Data Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receiving an SDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making an SDM Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receiving a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priority Calls . . . . . .
RADIO OVERVIEW Top Button (programmable) Recommended as Emergency button. 8. LED Indicator Green: Flashes to indicate NO SERVICE. Red: On when radio is transmitting. Red Flashing: When transmitting - battery low. Red Flashing: When receiving - channel busy (Conventional Mode). 9. Microphone Please read pages 53 to 55 before using this radio OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Radio Controls The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover. 1. 2.
RADIO OVERVIEW Programmable Buttons Several of your radio buttons can be programmed (by Customer Programming Software CPS) to activate the radio features. Feature Description Dedicated Call/ Emergency To make a call to a pre-determined number. This can be an emergency number, effectively activating an Emergency Call. Personality Short cut to the personality menu option to select one of sixty (60) radio personalities, (e.g. MPT trunking system or conventional system).
Description Data Call Short cut to the Data Calls menu option, when data calls are received. Data messages can be received, stored and answered by your radio. Record/Play-back (Dictaphone) To record/play-back incoming calls or memo using dictaphone feature. Record/Play-back (Answerphone) To record / play a greetings message using the answerphone feature.
RADIO OVERVIEW Keypad Keys 1 4 7 * 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 # These keys are used when dialling a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radioÕs lists.
Menu Keys Up x l m c r 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. 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 /Down Key m Up used for scrolling when in Menu Mode. Downused for scrolling when in Menu Mode. Right Key r Used as More key to provide additional information.
RADIO OVERVIEW LCD Display and Icons b Menu Status Data Calls Select? (✔/ ✖) The top two screen rows above the 4 information lines, show radio status indicator icons or symbols, explained in the table below. Symbol A Name and Description XPANDª Indicator Indicates that your radio has the companding feature activated. Power Level Indicator ÔLÕ lights when your radio is conÞgured to transmit in Low Power. ÔHÕ lights when your radio is conÞgured to transmit in High Power.
Name and Description L Registered Indicator Indicates that a system has been acquired, and monitor in conventional mode. M Signal Quality Indicator Shows the radio signal quality. Five bars indicates the best signal. N Option Board Indicator Indicates that an option board is activated. P Battery Level Indicator Shows the remaining charge in your battery, based on how many bars are displayed. Flashing, indicates ßat battery.
RADIO OVERVIEW Audio Signal Tones High pitched tone Tone Signal Self test Tone Signal Description Low pitched tone Description Key click ConÞdence tone when any key pressed or Speech limitation alert. Fail tone Hardware error or Call timed out (conventional mode). Power up. Tone A Call clear indication. Tone B TrafÞc channel allocated or PTT/ Mic/ Loudspeaker enabled. Tone I Low battery warning. Tone K1 Voice Storage recording. Tone C1 System busy. Tone K2 Voice Storage warning.
¥ Charging a hot battery (above 35¡C) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits. This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithiumion rechargeable battery. ¥ New batteries can be stored up to two years without signiÞcant cycle loss. Store new/unused batteries in cool dry area.
GETTING STARTED Recycling or Disposal of Batteries Charger LED NiCd At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola dealer for further information.
ACCESSORY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED Attaching the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Latches 2 2 3 1 1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radioÕs body. 2. Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until you hear a click. 1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on. 2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the battery, downwards. 3. Pull the top part of the battery away from the radioÕs body, and remove the battery.
Removing the Antenna 1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radioÕs antenna connector. 1. 2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. GETTING STARTED Attaching the Antenna English 14 Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it.
Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip GETTING STARTED Belt Clip Tab 1 2 1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 1. Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is heard. 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
GETTING STARTED RADIO OPERATION Radio Registration Turning the Radio On or Off When turned on, the radio enters a self test routine during which time the display is activated, the self test tone will sound and the LED will light green. If the radio fails the self test a continuous low tone will sound and the display will show a failure message. e.g. Synth Lock until the radio is turned off . Note: If the radio fails the self test routine, consult your dealer.
RADIO CALLS The radio is capable of making a variety of calls, including calls to individual radios, groups of radios and calls to private and public telephone systems. Before you can make a call the radio must be in the IDLE STATE, as displayed above, i.e. a personality has been selected and no call is in progress. The radio can make calls by using the Contact List, Dedicated Calls or Manual Dialling.
RADIO CALLS 6 After the call is set-up, press PTT button and talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from microphone. Release PTT to listen. 7 When Þnished with call. 8 CLEAR BUTTON or *# Tone A sounds Call Ended If a contact list number is selected but no call request is sent, the display is held until tone H sounds and then reverts to the IDLE STATE. When the number is displayed it may be edited as described in the Keypad Edit section.
c to select: User Absent mode and return the radio to the idle state for normal operation. 4 m until: Off Dedicated Calls 5 c to select: Off 6 Followed by: Dedicated calls can be made from either a preprogrammed dedicated call button or using the speed-dial feature from the keypad. Press the Dedicated Call button to make a call to the most commonly used pre- programmed number. The selected number and then the alias will be displayed and the conversation can go ahead.
RADIO CALLS Manual Dialling Last Number Redial To make a call from the keypad (13): The last number dialled by the radio is stored in the memory of the radio. Partially entered numbers are also stored. With the radio in the IDLE STATE: 1 2 Enter Telephone Number (PSTN calls always start with 0) (PABX calls start with 6,7 or 8) or Radio ID or Group ID PTT button or # to make radio call. Display shows: English 20 Calling Alias/Number 1 PTT button 2 PTT button or # to make radio call.
Ending a Call If the radio is displaying a Contact List number, a Keypad Dialled number, Status number or Missed Call number, the last digit may be deleted by: Always end a call by: 1 Tone A sounds l Once (to select number) 1234567 2 l Again (to delete last digit) 123456 l Once (to delete last digit) 123456 4 Enter new numbers 12345699 5 PTT button or # to make radio call. Display shows: Call Ended See "Call Progress - Ending a Call".
RADIO CALLS Receiving A Call Receiving a call on an FOACSU system There are two types of systems on which the radio may be used, Off Air Call Set Up (OACSU) and Full Off Air Call Set Up (FOACSU). When the radio is called: If you are in doubt about which system you are operating on, please consult your dealer. 1 Ringing tone sounds 2 PTT button or # to accept call. (Unless in talkgroup personality, when the radio unmutes automatically for dynamic and Þxed group calls.
To view the calls in the list via the menu: Missed Calls Missed Calls With the display showing ÔMissed CallsÕ , pressing any of the menu buttons provides a quick access into the Missed Calls List. 1 c to enter Menu Mode. 2 m until: Missed Calls 3 c to select: Missed Calls 4 First call in list Alpha Alias 5 m to scroll list: Alpha Alias Note: In the Missed Calls list some alpha alias/ numbers may contain a sufÞx S or V.
RADIO CALLS Examples: 1 You can call back to any number in the Missed Call list by: Display shows Bob V 1 where BOB is the alias of the calling unit and V is a voice (answerphone) message associated with the call 2 r To playback the voice message. r To skip to end of message. Display shows 2 PTT button or # call. Display shows: 3 Selected Alias or c to make radio Calling Alias/Number After the call is set-up, press PTT button and talk with your mouth 2.5-5 cm from microphone.
1 2 1 x button or MISSED CALL button to exit Menu Mode. Display shows: CLEAR button Display shows: To exit the Missed Call List: Delete? (✔/ ✖) c (or *# or CLEAR button) Idle Freetext Note: The calls in the stack are not deleted when the radio is turned off. It is not possible to call back status calls. to delete missed call from the list. 3 x to retain missed call in list. 4 *# deletes the currently selected missed call with no display prompt.
RADIO CALLS Call Diversion Incoming speech calls or status/data calls can be diverted by: 1 *41 From your radio 2 *44 From another radio When the radio is in the IDLE STATE, call diversion can be initiated by: 1 *41* or *44* 2 *411* To divert speech calls only or *441* 3 *412* To divert status/ data calls only or *442* 4 Enter ID of radio to which you are diverting 5 # English To divert all calls To complete call diversion 26
Examples: *41*234# RADIO CALLS 1 Will divert all calls from your radio to the radio with ID Ò234Ó 2 *44*234* 432# Will redirect all calls from the radio with ID Ò234Ó to the radio with IDÒ432Ó If a call is made to a radio whose calls are currently being diverted: 1 Tone D sounds Diverting A call is automatically set up to the radio which is receiving the diverted calls 27 English
RADIO CALLS To cancel Call Diversion: 1 To cancel call diversion from your radio #41 followed by 1 or 2 if necessary and #. 2 To cancel call diversion from another radio #44 followed by 1 or 2 if necessary and * ÒIDÓ (234 in example) #. 3 To cancel calls redirected to your radio #45 followed by 1 or 2 if necessary and #.
SPECIAL CALLS Short data messages may be set up, sent and received using the radio keypad and controls. Outgoing data messages from the keypad are limited to numeric data only in any combination of up to 20 characters (which include address information and data selection characters). The short data message display can be switched ON and OFF using the keypad controls as follows: 1 Enter *23000# to turn OFF the incoming short data display. 2 Enter *23001# to turn ON the incoming short data display.
SPECIAL CALLS external DTE is disconnected, is the SDM rejected by the radio. With the SDM display set to OFF, on reception of a valid SDM, it will not be added to the data message calls list for display, but passed to the external DTE, which if accepted will be acknowledged by the radio. However, if the DTE is not present e.g. disconnected, the SDM is rejected by the radio. In this case the SDM will not be accepted (acknowledged) by the radio and will not be lost.
To view the calls in the list via the menu: c to enter Menu Mode. 2 m until: Data Calls 3 c to select: Data Calls 4 First call in list Alpha Alias or Number 5 m to scroll list: 6 r to read selected message: Note: You must exit the data message calls list interrogate mode to put the radio in the idle state in order to make other calls. Alpha Alias or Number e.g. 8116 r or x to return to data calls list.
SPECIAL CALLS Deleting Messages from the Data Calls List 1 To delete data messages from the data calls list or while viewing data messages. 2 CLEAR button To respond with a status message, from the data call list interrogate mode or data message scrolling mode, press the Status button. The radio will exit the data mode and enter the dialling state for example: Display shows: Display shows: 3 Delete? (✔/ ✖) c (or *# or CLEAR button) to delete data message from the calls list.
Making an SDM Call 1. Via the dedicated Data button 2. Via the keypad using a Call modiÞer 3. Via the Contact List Note: The maximum data message size is limited to 20 characters which includes address information and data selection characters. Data entered via the data button or call modiÞer methods are restricted to digits only in the range 0-9. In the contact list method data consists of digits only which are pre-programmed into your radio by your dealer.
SPECIAL CALLS To initiate a data call via the keypad: 1 *2* Part of modiÞer 2 613 Example of data digits in range 0-9 3 * Final part of modiÞer 4 Enter Called radio address 5 Display shows: To initiate a Data call via the contact list In this method data consists of digits only which are pre-programmed into your radio by your dealer. 1 c to enter Menu Mode.
Status Calls 4 1. Via the dedicated status button 2. Via the keypad using a Call modiÞer 3.
SPECIAL CALLS 4 Enter Called radio address 5 Display shows: 4 c to select: e.g.Status 04 5 Display shows for 10 seconds Select Contact 6 c to display: 7 m until: *004*NNNNN Where NNNNN is called radio address. Make the call by: 1 Press PTT button or # to make a call to the dialled numbers Display shows: Sending Status Number c to enter Menu Mode. 2 c to select: 3 m until: Status Message e.g. On Break Status Number e.g.
Receiving a Status Call SPECIAL CALLS Your radio receives a Status Call when: 1 Tone G sounds 2 Display shows: Status 04 or On Break Alias/Number Where Status message Ò04Ó / ÒOn BreakÓ is example status message. Note that status number (04) only will be displayed if associated message is not programmed into your radio. Alias/Number is the name or number of the calling radio.
SPECIAL CALLS Emergency Calls An emergency call allows you the highest form of priority calling and normally takes precedence over all other calls. Emergency can be stopped by one of the following: 1. Press CLEAR button. 2. The emergency time duration is reached. Your radio can be programmed to give you a one-button quick access to call a particular radio or centre (predeÞned by your dealer) in emergency situations. Note: The emergency time duration is programmed into your radio by your dealer.
Broadcast Calls A priority call allows you to gain priority over other users of the system when requesting a call. To initiate a priority call: A broadcast call allows you to make calls to groups of radios. Note that on a broadcast call only the calling radio can talk and there is no indication that any radios in the group have received the call. To initiate a broadcast call: 1 *8* followed by the number and PTT or #.
SPECIAL CALLS DTMF DTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency and is used when the radio is required to operate in a radio system with an interface to telephone systems. An access code, which is system dependent, is normally needed for DTMF, please contact your dealer or network manager for further information.
PERSONALITY MPT This personality permits the radio to operate in a trunked mode. Incoming and outgoing calls are set up using a deÞned set of rules or protocol between your radio and a controller in a similar manner to your home telephone. Your radio ÔregistersÕ onto an MPT trunked system as described in GETTING STARTED - Radio Registration. Talkgroup is an MPT personality following the same rules or protocol, but is primarily for talkgroup calls.
PERSONALITY Incoming calls to Þxed and dynamic group numbers are detailed in Receiving a Call and displayed under Call Progress - Receiving. To make an outgoing call to a selected talkgroup, press the PTT and speak after the conÞdence tone. Calls are cleared in the normal manner. If the system is busy an engaged tone will be heard, release the PTT and wait for the conÞdence tone. You may then proceed with the call by pressing the PTT.
Personality Selection Personality selection may be entered directly by pressing the Personality button (5). You may then scroll using the rotary knob and select a personality as described in step 7 below, or scroll and select a personality as described from step 6 below. To select a personality via the menu: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 m until: Personality 4 c to select: Personality 5 Display shows current personality e.g.: MPT 6 m until desired personality e.g.
PERSONALITY 8 The display will be held for 2 seconds while your radio retunes to the new personality.
FEATURES 6 Voice storage allows you to perform various voice related tasks which include dictaphone and answerphone facilities. Dictaphone You can record and playback incoming calls or make a memo using the dictaphone feature, which allows up to 2 minutes of recording. To record an incoming call: 1 c to enter Menu Mode.
FEATURES To record a memo: 1 Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. 3 m until: Voice Storage 4 c to select: Voice Storage 5 m until: Dictaphone 6 c to select: Dictaphone 7 Press and hold the Record/Playback button, the Voice Storage Recording alert sounds momentarily. You will see: Recording 8 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to record your memo. 9 The Voice Storage Warning alert sounds when the memory is nearly full.
To playback a recorded call or memo: Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE. 12 c current message deleted. Display shows next message. 2 c to enter Menu Mode. Alternatively, with radio in IDLE STATE 3 m until: Voice Storage 1 4 c to select: Voice Storage Press the Record/Playback button to playback the Þrst recorded call or memo. You will see: Playing 5 m until: Dictaphone 2 Press the Record/Playback button again to skip to the next message to be played back.
FEATURES Answerphone You will see: You must pre-record a greetings message to be played to a caller automatically when you are absent and the answerphone facility is selected. Your radio will auto-record messages from callers in your absence as long as you have selected the answerphone facility and pre-recorded a greetings message. To pre-record a greetings message: Recording 9 Speak clearly into the radio microphone to record your message.
To playback a message from callers: Enter the Missed Calls list as detailed in RADIO CALLS - Missed Calls. 2 Any calls having a V sufÞx have an associated voice message e.g. Bob V. 3 m until: 4 r to playback voice message. 4 r again to skip to end of message. 5 The voice message is automatically deleted when the associated missed call is answered or deleted.
FEATURES Call Progress When in operation, your radio monitors each step in setting up a call whether sending or receiving. These steps are displayed to provide you with call progress and indicate call types.
Call Progress - Receiving Tone Display Comment B Talkgroup NN Talkgroup call received (NN is list number) Alerted A call is being received on OACSU B Dynamic NN Dynamic group call received (may be alias or number - NN) Ring Tone Alerted A call is being received on FOACSU.
FEATURES Call Progress - Cancelling a call Call Progress - Ending a call Tone Tone D/G English Display Cancelling 52 Comment Call successfully cancelled by user A Display Call Ended Comment Call ended, another call can now be made
SAFETY INFORMATION This section provides information and instructions for the safe and efÞcient operation of Motorola Portable and Mobile Two-Way Radios. For information regarding radio use in hazardous areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) approval manual supplement or Instruction Card which is included with radio models that offer this capability.
SAFETY Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Operational Warnings ! When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 inches) away from your mouth. Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your head and body. If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Batteries To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: ÒTurn off two-way radio.Ó Obey all signs and instructions. All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
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