MTX•LS PORTABLE RADIOS MTX LS Operating Instructions 68P81083C35-X
Contents ➠ Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 - Product Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Standard Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Radio Feature Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Advantages Of Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitoring a Conventional Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transmitting on a Trunked System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Transmitting on a Conventional Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Smart PTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5 - Telephone Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 To Receive A Telephone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6 - Scan . . . . .
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care must be taken or observed. ! WARNING ! Caution An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.
Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola products described in this instruction manual include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other mediums. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form a copyrighted computer program.
1 Product Introduction The MTX•LS radio gives you the flexibility to operate on both conventional repeater systems and the popular, LTR trunking system. The radio supports up to 14 trunking systems, which lets you maintain communications while roaming from area to area. The radio also supports up to 10 conventional channels, which gives you the freedom to switch to a conventional repeater or to communicate directly with other two-way radios. O O DISK B55= REVISION ISS. DISK 0 DWG. NO.
Standard Features and Benefits The following features are standard with the MTX•LS radio.
♦ Dual-height, contoured knobs ♦ Nuisance Delete of scan list members ♦ Single, top-mounted toggle switch Ease of operation ♦ Scan function allows the radio to automatically scan across any combination of 16 modes ♦ Time-Out Timer automatically shuts off transmitter after a programmable amount of transmission time Rugged, dependable design ♦ Designed to MIL-STD 810 C, D and E for shock and vibration, the toughest environmental test for a portable radio ♦ 3-Watt power output ♦ ±.
♦ Radio Self Check Feedback ♦ Permanent Monitor ♦ Call Light ♦ Transmit Inhibit ♦ Talk Permit tone Advantages Of Trunking Trunking allows many users to share a fixed number of communication channels without interfering with one another. Telephone companies for years have used trunking to make the most efficient use of their equipment, and similar trunking methods have been adapted to two-way radio communication.
2 Getting Started Radio/Antenna Identification Table 1 Radio Operating Frequency Fourth-Position Character Frequency Band U 806-870MHz W 896-941MHz Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to the frequency range of the antenna. The color code indicator is the insulator in the center of the base of the antenna. The illustrations and Antenna Identification Chart (page 10) will help identify the antenna, antenna frequency range, and corresponding color code.
800 MHz 900 MHz Dipole 800 MHz 900 MHz Whip 800/900 MHz Stubby Table 2 Antenna Identification Chart Antenna Type Approximate Length Insulator Color Code Frequency Range In. MM. 800/900 MHz Stubby, Quarterwave 3.3 83 WHITE 806-941MHz 800MHz Dipole 8 200 RED 806-870MHz 900MHz Dipole 8 200 BLUE 896-941MHz 800MHz Whip 7 175 RED 806-870MHz 900MHz Whip 6.
Battery Installation 1. Turn off the radio and hold it with the back of the radio facing up. 2. Place the two tabs of the battery (located at the inside base of the battery) into the metal cutouts of the radio (located at the inside base of the radio). 3. Rotate the battery toward the radio and press the top of the battery into the radio until both battery release levers “click” into place. NOTE: The battery is shipped uncharged. Batteries must be charged before use. (See Battery Information section.
Universal Connector Seal Removal When not in use, keep the side connector covered using the universal connector seal provided. ! Caution apagar Sello conector universal MAEPF-22770-O (E) If the universal connector seal is attached to the radio: 1. Turn the radio off when removing the seal. 2. Grasp the radio as illustrated, and push your thumb against the tabbed portion of the seal with enough force to unsnap the universal connector seal from the radio. 3.
Belt Clip Installation and Removal (on NickelCadmium Batteries Only) ! Caution Installation and removal of the belt clip assembly should be done with the battery removed from the radio or damage could be done to the radio housing. Installing the Belt Clip A Revised Belt Clip EH JWB 5/27/93 5/27/93 MAEPF-22060-A MAEPF-22061-A 1.
Removing The Belt Clip 1. Insert a pencil or equivalent size instrument between the inside of the belt clip and the metal clip assembly to hold the metal clip partially sprung (metal clip should be approximately parallel with the plastic portion of the belt clip). EH EDITOR JWB 12/13/91 GM DATE CHECKER 12/18/91 SH LETTERING SIZE: REQUIRES: B93 12/18/91 Illustrator DATE ISS. ( ) O.K. AS MARKED ( ) O.K. AS IS CORRECTED AS 12/13/91 MARKED RLSE. EH JWB 12/18/9112/18/91 O A RLSE.
3 Quick Reference DAT DAT Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors LETTERING SIZE: REQUIRES: JWB 7 5 5/16/95 CHECKER DATE DATE 5/16/95 3 EH 1 EDITOR 15 ILLUSTRATOR 11 9 13 ENGINEER 4 indicator LED 3 three position (ABC) toggle switch A B C 5 orange top button 2 rotary mode selector knob 1 on-off/volume control Quick Reference side button 1 side button 2 11 universal connector side button 3 push-to-talk (PTT) switch MTX LS 10 microphone 12 noisecancelling port Quick Refe
1 ON/OFF/ VOLUME CONTROL Turns the radio on or off and adjusts the volume level. 2 ROTARY MODE SELECTOR KNOB (16-Position) Allows you to select conventional and trunking modes. 3 THREE-POSITION (A B C) TOGGLE SWITCH Allows you to select the radio LTR operating group or conventional channel. 4 LED INDICATOR Indicates the radio’s operating status; green/red/yellow light-emitting diode (LED). (See “Indicator LED Indications” paragraph. 5 ORANGE TOP BUTTON For future use.
Tones The following table lists MTX•LS radio signal names, their tones, and their meanings. Table 3 MTX•LS Signals If you hear... It means that... Take this action... TALK PERMIT TONE A high-pitched dit-dit-dit tone after the PTT is pressed You made a successful attempt to access the trunked system. Proceed with conversation. TALK PROHIBIT TONE A continuous baaah tone when PTT is pressed The conventional Smart PTT function prohibited you from transmitting. Try again when channel is clear.
Table 3 MTX•LS Signals If you hear... It means that... Take this action... VALID KEY TONE A high-pitched chirp when a button is pressed The button press was accepted. Proceed with desired function. INVALID KEY TONE A bonk tone when a button is pressed You pressed an illegal button for the current operation. Select another function. TIME-OUT TIMER WARNING TONE A bonk tone while transmitting The present transmission will end in four seconds.
4 Basic Operation Turning the Radio On 1. Turn the on/off/volume control clockwise until it clicks. You will hear a chirp tone after a successful power-up. NOTE: Each time it is turned on, the radio performs a self check to validate correct operation. If the radio is not operating at the exact parameters set in the factory or field, you will hear a 5-second warning tone instead of the normal On/Off chirp tone. This indicates the radio Volume Control should be serviced immediately. MAEPF-22063-A 2.
mode” tone until the mode selector knob and 3-position toggle switch select a programmed (valid) position. NOTE: If the channel is busy during conventional operation, the radio’s red LED will blink in receive operation. NOTE: The red LED will blink if a low-battery condition occurs during transmit operation. Call Light (Trunking Only) If this feature is enabled on a group or a universal ID that is received, then the green LED will blink.
on continuously to indicate that you are “on the air.” 3. If you hear other tone(s) when you push the PTT switch, the radio is alerting you that certain system conditions exist. Refer to Table 3, “MTX•LS Signals,” on page 17. 4. If your radio has the Time-Out-Timer function activated, transmission will terminate if you hold down the PTT switch for more than a preprogrammed time period (programmed using RSS). When time-out occurs, a bonk alert tone sounds 4 seconds before the transmission is terminated.
an active channel. Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT are available: 1. Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel: With this feature enabled, you will be inhibited from transmitting if any activity is detected on the channel. 2. Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Wrong Squelch Code: With this feature enabled, you will be inhibited from transmitting on an active channel with a squelch code other than your own. If the squelch code is the same as yours, the transmission will not be inhibited. 3.
Telephone Interconnect 5 Your MTX•LS radio is equipped with Telephone Interconnect, which allows you to receive calls from landline telephones through the trunking system central computer. Calls from the landline user can be private or can include a whole group. Keep in mind that a radio operator can either talk or listen at one time, whereas the landline user has duplex (talk and listen) operation. This means a radio operator who is speaking will not hear an interruption from the landline user.
to transmit and releasing the PTT switch to listen. NOTE: During phone, several users may share the same ID. Therefore, courtesy must be used when answering a call or during a phone conversation since multiple users can respond simultaneously. 4. To disconnect the call and return to dispatch operation, the call will be terminated by the landline user or by the system time-out timer.
6 Scan Scan is a feature that allows your MTX•LS portable radio to search for, lock onto, and monitor activity on conventional channels or trunked groups. For mode slaved scan, as many as sixteen modes can be RSS programmed, which may include up to 14 trunked modes or up to 10 conventional channels. Three types of scan are available, Auto Group Scan, All Group Scan, and Mode Slaved Scan. Auto Group Scan and All Group Scan are LTR trunking features.
All Group Scan In All Group Scan, all groups within the mode (selected via the 16position switch) will be scanned. If the mode selected is programmed with this feature, scanning begins with a long press (approximately 1.5 seconds - RSS programmable) of side button 1. During All Group Scan, the LED double-blinks yellow. Exit scan by changing modes, by a momentary press of side button 1, or by turning the radio off.
7 Battery Information Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Recharge the battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance. The battery was designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. NOTE: Note: When charging a battery that is attached to the radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. ! WARNING Do not attempt to change or charge the battery in a hazardous atmosphere.
Short Circuit Care should be taken to avoid external short-circuiting of the battery. A sustained high-rate discharge (for example, a paper clip placed accidently across the battery contacts) may permanently damage WARNING the battery, void the battery warranty, and create a burn or fire hazard. ! Memory Effect (Reduced Charge Capacity) Memory effect is a phenomenon which causes a temporary loss in battery capacity or voltage due to repetitive shallow discharging or long-term overcharging.
Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of nickelcadmium batteries. If you are located in the United States, you can ship, postpaid, your used Motorola nickel-cadmium batteries to INMETCO, an EPA-approved recycling facility at the address given on the next page. We recommend used batteries be sent to the nickel-cadmium recycling facility. Should you have any questions, contact the facility first.
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Recycling Facility INMETCO, Bin # M1 P.O.
8 Optional Accessories Motorola offers several accessories to increase communications efficiency. Many of the accessories are listed. Contact your Motorola dealer for other accessories that apply to your MTX•LS radio and your particular needs.
Single-Unit Rapid-Charge, 50/60Hz Desk-Top: NTN1171 117Vac, with 117Vac Cord and Plug NTN1172 220Vac with International 220Vac Cord and Plug NTN1173 240Vac with International 240Vac Cord and Plug Single-Unit Dual-Rate Battery Chargers, 50/60Hz Desk-Top: NTN1168 117Vac with 117Vac Cord and Plug NTN1169 220Vac with International 220Vac Cord and Plug NTN1170 240Vac with International 240Vac Cord and plug Multi-Unit Battery Chargers, Six-Pocket Dual-Rate 50/60Hz: NTN1177 90-240Vac, with 117Vac Cord and Plug NTN
* These accessories are approved as being intrinsically safe by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC). Refer to the radio label for intrinsic safety ratings and required batteries. Only the accessories and antennas noted by an asterisk (*) may be used on approved radios. ! Substitution of components may impair the intrinsic safety of the radio.
NOTES 34 Optional Accessories
9 Safety Information Safety Standards The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Motorola subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products.
Anyone intending to use a radio in a hazardous area is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with Section 70 of the National Fire Code, which is commonly referred to as Article 500 of the National Electric Code. Use of anything but factory supplied components may affect the approval and safety of the radio.
Training Resource Center, Publications-Order Processing Dept. Factory Mutual Engineering and Research, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062 Telephone: (617) 762-4300, extension 2152 Restrictions Because this radio contains a transmitter, federal law prohibits unauthorized, non-licensed personnel from adjusting or maintaining it. If any operational difficulties should arise while using this product, report them to authorized service personnel as soon as possible.
Airbag Warning Statement ! WARNING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including communication equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If the communication equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, this could cause serious injury. ♦ Installation of vehicle communication equipment should be performed by a professional installer/technician qualified in the requirements for such installations.
General Information 10 Radio Care Cleaning Clean external surfaces of the radio with a mild detergent and a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush. A suitable detergent solution may be mixed by adding one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). Apply the detergent solution sparingly with the brush, being careful not to allow excess detergent to remain entrapped near connectors and controls or in cracks and crevices.
Do not disassemble the radio in any way. Keep the connector cover in place until ready to use the accessory connector. Replace the cover immediately after the accessory has been disconnected. Service, U.S.A. only Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition.
Operating Instructions Review your operation instructions to ensure proper radio use. Problem(s) Not Solved After performing suggested radio checks and reviewing your operating instructions, if your radio still exhibits a problem, review your service agreement and call the applicable Motorola service representative.
3. Pack and ship the unit (prepaid) to: Motorola Factory Service Center 1318 N. Plum Grove Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 Express Service Plus is subject to Motorola standard terms and conditions. ESP does not include repairs which will be necessary due to damage caused by accidents, physical abuse or misuse of the product(s), acts of God, and fires. Batteries, battery chargers, and external accessories are excluded from this plan. Service under ESP is available only at the service center listed herein.
Glossary 11 Call Light RSS programmed so that the LED will blink green to indicate that a trunking group or universal ID has been received. Channel Defines conventional transmit and receive frequencies and muting conditions. DPL Digital Private-Line; digitally coded squelch, a digital version of TPL. Group A base unit of LTR trunking structure. Receive and transmit IDs, as well as other various features are defined here. LTR Logic Trunked Radio; a registered trademark of E. F. Johnson Company.
Repeater A special, fixed two-way radio that receives and re-transmits signals in order to improve communications coverage. RSS Radio Service Software. Used by dealers to pre-program certain functions of your radio, such as scan lists and the Time-Out Timer. Squelch Muting of an audio circuit when the received signal level falls below a pre-determined value. This prevents you from having to listen to constant static on your radio.
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