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Motorola GP240 User Manual

Motorola GP240 User Manual

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Professional Radio
GP240/GP280
User Guide
68P64120B16
Issue: July 2002
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  • Page 1 Professional Radio GP240/GP280 User Guide 68P64120B16 Issue: July 2002 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Turning The Radio On or Off ..17 CONTENTS Adjusting the Radio’s Volume..17 Radio Overview ....3 Radio Self Test .
  • Page 6 Laws in the Conventional Features ... . . 37 United States of America and other countries preserve for Motorola Europe and Motorola Inc. certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer Repeat/Direct .

  • Page 7: Radio Overview

    Push to Talk (PTT) Button Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to listen. This user guide covers the operation of the GP240/ GP280 Portable Radio. Side Button 2 (programmable) Before using this product, read the operating...
  • Page 8 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Microphone Additionally for GP280 radios Speak clearly into the microphone when send- 12. LCD Screen ing a message. 13. Menu Keys 10. Antenna 14. Keypad 11. Accessory Connector Connects headsets, remote speaker/micro- phones and other accessories.

  • Page 9: Programmable Buttons

    • Top button • hold down- pressing and holding down the • Three side buttons programmable buttons while checking status or Check with your dealer or Motorola representative for making adjustments. a complete list of the functions your radio’s programmable buttons support.

  • Page 10: Keypad Keys (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Keypad Keys (GP280 radios only) These keys are used when dialing a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radio’s lists. The following table shows the character cycle for each key, when entering information for programming the radio’s lists.

  • Page 11: Menu Keys (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Menu Keys (GP280 radios only) Left and Right Arrow Keys (,/) Softkey 1 Softkey 2 Softkey 3 The left and right arrow keys are used to scroll the display forward or backward through the radio’s features and lists.

  • Page 12: Menu Display

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing radio status indicator symbols, explained in the the number of key presses required. following table. Menu Display Symbol Name and Description The menu items can be displayed in normal video or in XPAND™...

  • Page 13: Alert Tone Indications

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM • Transmit on Receive-Only Mode – If you press Symbol Name and Description the PTT switch while tuned to a “receive-only” mode, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched Programming/Viewing Mode alert tone, indicating that no transmission is Indicates when the radio is in the programming or viewing mode;...
  • Page 14 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM • Time-Out Timer Warning – Your radio’s time-out • Private Conversation Call Received – A group of timer limits the length of your transmission time. two medium-pitched tones indicates that your When you are pressing the PTT switch (trans- radio has received a Private Conversation call.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    • For optimum battery life and operation use only radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Motorola brand chargers. They were designed to • The battery should be at about 25°C (room operate as an integrated energy system.

  • Page 16: Recycling Or Disposal Of Batteries

    However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Flashing Red * Battery is unchargeable Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all Flashing Yellow Charger is getting ready to charge re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola Flashing Green Battery is 90% charged dealer for further information.

  • Page 17: Accessory Information

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM ACCESSORY INFORMATION Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery Battery Latches Slots Turn off the radio, if it is turned on. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Antenna

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Attaching the Antenna Removing the Antenna Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Belt Clip

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Align the grooves of the belt clip with those Use a key to press the belt clip tab away...
  • Page 20 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Attaching the Dust Cover Dust Cover Loop Dust Cover Slot for Thumbscrew Dust Cover Tab Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in Place the dust cover loop over the attached place.

  • Page 21: Turning The Radio On Or Off

    Control knob clockwise. the self check, a problem exists in the radio. Contact To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume your nearest Motorola Service Shop. Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a Note: The power-up self check verifies that the click.

  • Page 22: Basic Radio Calls

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM BASIC RADIO CALLS Press / until the desired zone name is For example This section outlines the basic functions of your radio. displayed. CITY POLICE All references to what is shown on the display is only —or—...

  • Page 23: Receiving A Call

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM RECEIVING A CALL • If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blinking red LED on receive (PTT released) Turn the radio on and select the desired indicates that the mode is currently busy. zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and •...

  • Page 24: Low-Battery Alert

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM • If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard FAILSOFT OPERATION when the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is (TRUNKED SYSTEMS ONLY) not possible. The radio may be out of range. The “failsoft” system ensures continual radio Low-Battery Alert communications capability during a trunked system failure.

  • Page 25: Muting The Keypad Tones (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM MUTING THE KEYPAD TONES Press the softkey (GP280 RADIOS ONLY) below the desired mute state (on or off). The radio’s keypad tones, normally heard each time a PLANT POLICE The radio returns to keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on the home display.

  • Page 26: Trunked Features

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM TRUNKED FEATURES Note: If your radio has been so programmed, you can press the call button for quick access to viewing the last ID number transmitted or This section outlines the trunked features of your radio. received.
  • Page 27 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM 2. The green LED and call received status 9. The radio will return to PLANT POLICE annunciator, F will blink indicating that a call is the home display. being received. You have 20 seconds to Note: If you press the PTT switch before you press answer the call before the radio automatically the call response button, the response will be...
  • Page 28 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM erased, and the cursor moves to the left. When 3. The display shows the ID: 722588 the last digit is erased, an additional press of this last ID number transmit- key causes the last member of the pre- ted or received.
  • Page 29 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 25 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM 4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, 7. If the party you are call- the display shows “ID LOC#X_” (where X is ing does not answer the the first digit).

  • Page 30: Leaving A Call Alert Page (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM CALL ALERT OPERATION 11. The radio will return to PLANT POLICE the home display. Answering a Call Alert Page with a Group Call Note: Once engaged in a private conversation, if the radio is left idle for more than one minute, a 1.

  • Page 31: Making A Call Alert (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 27 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Making a Call Alert Entering the Radio ID Number that you wish to Page (GP280 radios only) If the last ID number called or received is the desired There are three phases in making a call alert, namely number, go directly to step 5.
  • Page 32 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM To enter a number from the call list 4e. The radio goes to that Alternates between 4a. Press either , or /. position in the list. The JB SMITH display alternates 4b.

  • Page 33: Programming The Radio's Lists (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 29 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM If the page is unsuccessful PROGRAMMING THE RADIO’S LISTS (GP280 RADIOS ONLY) 6a. If you hear one beep, the ID number has been received by the system, but the radio you are Programming the paging is not on the air;...
  • Page 34 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM 5. When you stop on a 10. When you have finished changing the tele- Alternates between member of the list, the phone number, press the select key again. POLICE DEPT display will alternate The change is saved in the radio’s memory.

  • Page 35: Programming The Call List

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 31 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM try to add any more digits, you will hear an 5. When you stop on a Alternates between invalid (bad) keypress alert tone. member of the list, the DK EAST Programming the Call List display will alternate between showing the This feature lets you use the radio’s keypad to change...

  • Page 36: Trunked Telephone Operation

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 32 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM TRUNKED TELEPHONE OPERATION 11. You are returned to step Alternates between 5. The display will again The trunked telephone feature allows you to use your alternate between show- trunked radio similar to a standard telephone. DK EAST ing the member’s name When you are dialing from the keypad, your radio may...

  • Page 37: Making A Telephone Call (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 33 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Note: The call received status annunciator, F, Sending the Telephone Number flashes when you receive a call, but is not Sending the telephone number using the keypad displayed when you answer the call. 6a.
  • Page 38 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 34 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Sending the telephone number using a Number on the Sending the Telephone number using a Location in the Telephone List Telephone List 6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone 6a.
  • Page 39 (no dial tone heard), press . key or again to send out the extension number. the phone button to hang up, and start again at • Motorola trunked radios generate a high- step 1 of this procedure. pitched go-ahead tone when the radio's PTT •...

  • Page 40: Automatic Multiple Site Selection (Amss)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 36 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM AUTOMATIC MULTIPLE SITE SELECTION Forcing a Site Change (AMSS) 1. Press and hold down the search button to The automatic multiple site selection (AMSS) feature force the change to a new site. extends communications beyond the reach of a single 2.

  • Page 41: Conventional Features

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 37 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM CONVENTIONAL FEATURES 2. Press l (the softkey below DIR). 3. The current talkaround This section outlines the conventional features of your REPEATER MODE state appears on the radio. All references to what is shown on the display is display for a few only valid for GP280 radios.
  • Page 42 UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 38 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM • Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Note: If you try to transmit (press the PTT) on a Squelch Code—you are prevented from trans- smart PTT mode that is busy, a continuous alert mitting on an active mode with a squelch code tone is generated until the PTT is released;...

  • Page 43: Scan

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 39 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM SCAN The radio will continue autoscanning until you select a mode that does not have autoscan enabled. This section outlines the scan functions of your radio. Turning Scan On or OFF with the Keypad All references to what is shown on the display is only (GP280 radios only) valid forGP280 radios.

  • Page 44: Deleting Nuisance Modes

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 40 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Deleting Nuisance Modes Press l (the soft- PHON SCAN CALL key below VIEW). When the radio scans to a mode you do not wish to monitor (nuisance mode), you can temporarily delete Press ;...

  • Page 45: Programming A Scan List (Gp280 Radios Only)

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 41 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM Programming a Scan List Press the HOME key, or the PTT switch, or (GP280 radios only) turn the mode selector knob to commit all the changes made. The program scan list feature allows you to program the members of the scan list associated with the Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K, currently selected mode.

  • Page 46: Notes

    UG_240_280_EN.fm Page 42 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:30 AM NOTES Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

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