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APX Two-Way Radio
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APX NEXT
/APX NEXT
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XE
User Guide
DECEMBER 2021
*MN005642A01*
MN005642A01-AN
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2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 APX Two-Way Radio ™ APX NEXT /APX NEXT ™ User Guide DECEMBER 2021 *MN005642A01* MN005642A01-AN © 2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property And Regulatory Notices

    License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MN005642A01-AN Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices............2 List of Figures......................9 List of Tables......................10 Chapter 1: Read Me First..................11 1.1 Notations Used in This Manual....................11 1.2 What's New in R04.20.00...................... 11 1.3 What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You............12 Chapter 2: Radio Care....................
  • Page 4 MN005642A01-AN Contents 4.12 Keyboard Overview......................31 Chapter 5: Home Screen..................32 5.1 Identity and Status Widget.....................33 5.1.1 Managing Operational Status.................. 33 5.1.2 User Login Feature....................33 5.1.2.1 Logging In to Automatic Registration Service..........34 5.1.2.2 Logging Out of Automatic Registration Service......... 34 5.1.3 Entering the Soft ID....................34 5.1.4 CommandCentral Authentication Login..............
  • Page 5 16.2 Selecting Encryption Keys (Conventional Only)..............65 16.3 Changing Encryption Keysets....................65 16.4 Infinite UKEK Retention....................... 65 16.5 Requesting Rekey....................... 66 Chapter 17: SmartProgramming................67 17.1 APX NEXT Programming Using USB for CPS..............67 17.2 Firmware Update Notification Actions..................68 Chapter 18: Connectivity..................70...
  • Page 6 18.4.3 Toggling Bluetooth Audio On and Off..............71 18.4.4 Viewing and Clearing the Bluetooth enabled Device Information......71 18.5 P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System................72 18.6 Sideloading Files on APX NEXT Using USB Cable.............72 18.1 LTE............................72 18.1.1 Editing APN Configuration..................72 Chapter 19: Location....................74...
  • Page 7 MN005642A01-AN Contents Chapter 22: In-Call User Alert................87 22.1 Toggling the In-Call User Alert On and Off................87 Chapter 23: Quick Call II..................88 23.1 Initiating Quick Call II Transmission..................88 Chapter 24: Messages.................... 89 24.1 Composing and Sending Text Messages................89 24.2 Viewing Messages.......................89 24.3 Deleting Selected Messages....................
  • Page 8 Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies......115 Technical Parameters for Interfacing External Data Sources............115 Limited Warranty.....................116 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS........... 116 I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:..........116 II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:..................... 117 III.

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    MN005642A01-AN List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1: Firmware Update Notification ....................68...

  • Page 10: List Of Tables

    MN005642A01-AN List of Tables List of Tables Table 1: Front View Description ......................16 Table 2: Rear View Description ......................17 Table 3: Top View Description .......................17 Table 4: Assignable Radio Functions ....................18 Table 5: ViQi Voice Control Commands ....................20 Table 6: ViQi Virtual Partner Queries ....................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    MN005642A01-AN Read Me First Chapter 1 Read Me First This User Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 12: What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 1 : Read Me First What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You If the radio is to be operated in extreme temperatures (less than -30 °C or more than +60 °C), check with your system administrator for the correct radio settings. NOTE: To ensure radio longevity, front display, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS are not available when radio internal temperature is below -20 ºC.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Radio Care

    • Elastomer seals used in portable radios age with time and environmental exposure. To ensure the waterseal integrity of the radio, Motorola Solutions recommends that radios be checked annually as a preventive measure. The disassembly, test, and reassembly procedures along with necessary test equipment are available in the Service Manual.

  • Page 14: Cleaning Your Radio

    Radio Service and Repair Proper repair and maintenance procedures ensure efficient operation and long life of this radio. A Motorola Solutions maintenance agreement provides expert service to keep the radio and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola Solutions to support maintenance services.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Radio Overview

    MN005642A01-AN Radio Overview Chapter 3 Radio Overview This section describes the buttons and functions available on the radio.

  • Page 16: Table 1: Front View Description

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Table 1: Front View Description Description High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mic 1 Purple (Side Top) Programmable Button...

  • Page 17: Table 2: Rear View Description

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Description Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Touch Screen Middle Side (1-Dot) Programmable Feature Button Lower Side (2-Dot) Programmable Feature Button Display Sleep/Wake (Short Press) Home Button (Long Press) Battery Latch Table 2: Rear View Description Description RF Antenna Concentric Programmable Switch (2-position) Channel Selector (16-position)

  • Page 18: Programmable Radio Functions

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Programmable Radio Functions Your system administrator can program the programmable buttons or switches as shortcuts to radio functions depending on the duration of a button press. Contact your system administrator to learn more about the radio functions assigned to the programmable buttons and switches of your radio. Table 4: Assignable Radio Functions Function Description...
  • Page 19 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Function Description Nuisance Delete Temporarily removes from the scan list an unwanted chan- nel, except for priority channels and the designated transmit channel. Private Call (Trunking Only) Allows you to dial the preprogrammed ID (number) and ini- tiate the Private Call.

  • Page 20: Viqi

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Function Description Voice Announcement Audibly indicates the current feature mode, zone, or channel that you are assigned to. Voice Mute Allows you to mute the voice transmission of the current zone and channel. Volume Set Tone Sets the volume set tone.
  • Page 21 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Feature Examples • "Zone <Zone Name>" • "Change zone to <Zone Name>" • "Switch zone to <Zone Name>" Channel To identify your current channel, say: • "What is my channel" • "Current channel" • "Channel"...

  • Page 22: Table 6: Viqi Virtual Partner Queries

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Feature Examples • "Start scanning" • "Stop scanning" Battery To identify your battery level, say: • "What is my battery level" • "Battery level" • "Battery" Time To identify current time, say: • "What is the time" •...

  • Page 23: Using Viqi

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 3 : Radio Overview Query Examples "VIN check <Alphanumeric String>" "Run a VIN" NOTE: You can use variations such as <Vehicle Identification Number>, <VIN>, and <Vehicle Number>. Own Location "Where am I?" "Can I get my exact location?" "Am I still at the <Location>?"...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Getting Started

    This section provides instructions to prepare your radio for use. Attaching and Removing the Battery The radio notifies you if it detects a non-Motorola Solutions battery when it is powering up, charging, or removed from the charger. Attaching the Battery Procedure: •...

  • Page 25: Attaching And Removing The Antenna

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 4 : Getting Started Attaching and Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna Prerequisites: When attaching the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off. Procedure: To attach the antenna, perform the following actions: a Set the antenna in the receptacle. b Turn the antenna clockwise and tighten the antenna securely to the radio.

  • Page 26: Removing The Antenna

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 4 : Getting Started Removing the Antenna Prerequisites: When removing the antenna, ensure that the radio is turned off. Procedure: To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise, then remove it from the receptacle. Attaching and Removing the Accessory Connector Cover To prevent damage to the accessory connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use.

  • Page 27: Removing The Accessory Connector Cover

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 4 : Getting Started Removing the Accessory Connector Cover Procedure: To remove the Accessory Connector Cover, perform the following actions: a Rotate the thumbscrew counterclockwise until it disengages from the radio. b Rotate outwards and lift the connector cover to disengage it from the radio.

  • Page 28: Using The Carry Holder

    Procedure: 1 Turn off the radio while charging in a single or multi-unit charger. 2 Place the radio in a Motorola Solutions-approved charger. NOTE: If the radio must remain powered on in the multi-unit charger, LMR PTT is not allowed as possible degradation in performance may occur.

  • Page 29: Turning The Radio Off

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 4 : Getting Started Turning the Radio Off Procedure: Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume Of The Radio

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 4 : Getting Started Adjusting the Volume of the Radio Procedure: Perform one of the following actions: • To increase the volume, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise. • To decrease the volume, rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob counterclockwise. Adjusting Display Brightness Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 31: Setting The Front Display Timer

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 4 : Getting Started 4.11 Setting the Front Display Timer This setting determines the period before the front display dims and turns off due to inactivity. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap System Settings. 2 Tap Display→Front Display Timer. 3 Select the required period.

  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Home Screen

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen Chapter 5 Home Screen Name Description Status Bar Status icons appear in the status bar to provide device status and feature notifications. Identity and Status Displays your email account when you are logged in. When you Widget are logged out, radio alias will be shown on the widget.

  • Page 33: Identity And Status Widget

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen Name Description Menu Feature Displays the top two priority features provisioned in the Customer Launcher Widget Programming Software (CPS). More option contains all other programmed menu items. Location Widget Displays the current location of your radio. Allows you to view and manage all location-related features.

  • Page 34: Logging In To Automatic Registration Service

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message. This feature is only applicable for LMR Messaging.

  • Page 35: Commandcentral Authentication Login

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Shift Manager Launcher. 2 Tap Soft ID, then enter your Soft ID. Done to confirm. NOTE: If you leave the Soft ID empty, the Work Manager Widget displays the Radio Alias ID if it is enabled.

  • Page 36: Status Indicators

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen 4 Tap to complete the log in. Status Indicators This section explains the status indicators of the radio. 5.2.1 Battery Charge Status Your radio indicates the battery charge status through LED, sounds, and the battery icon on the display.
  • Page 37 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen Icon Name Description LTE No Service The radio is not connected to an LTE network. Data Disabled The radio is connected to an LTE network but the data is disabled. Downloading Data Indicates the updates are downloading. Notification The radio receives notification of an activity or event.
  • Page 38 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen Icon Name Description Secure Operation Blinking – The radio is receiving an encrypted voice call. Steady – The radio is operating in a secure channel. AES Secure Opera- Blinking – The radio is receiving an AES-en- tion crypted voice call.

  • Page 39: Led Indications

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen 5.2.3 LED Indications The LED indications represent the operational status of your radio. A qualified technician can permanently disable the LED indication by preprogramming it. Table 7: LED Indications Indication Status Solid red Radio is transmitting. Double blinking red Radio is transmitting an emergency alarm or call.
  • Page 40 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 5 : Home Screen Color Call State...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6: Responding To Notifications

    MN005642A01-AN Responding to Notifications Chapter 6 Responding to Notifications The Notification Center provides concise information about an activity or event. Procedure: 1 Drag down the Status Bar to open the Notification Center. 2 Perform one of the following actions: • To respond to a notification, tap the assigned action message.

  • Page 42: Chapter 7: General Radio Operation

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 7 : General Radio Operation Chapter 7 General Radio Operation This chapter explains the general operations of your radio. Selecting Zones Procedure: 1 Use one of the following methods to select a zone. If… Then… Slide the ABC Programmable Switch to the required position.

  • Page 43: Managing Mode Select Menus

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 7 : General Radio Operation • For the Basic Zone Bank feature, the radio displays the icon of the selected zone. • For the Enhanced Zone Bank feature, the radio displays the icon of the selected zone bank. 2 To change zones, change the position of the ABC Programmable Switch.

  • Page 44: Managing The Scan List

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 7 : General Radio Operation 7.1.1 Managing the Scan List Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Scan List. 2 Tap Scan List or Channels. 3 Tap the required channel and perform one of the following options: • To assign Priority-One status to the channel, select Priority 1.

  • Page 45: Deleting Nuisance Channels

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 7 : General Radio Operation 7.2.3 Deleting Nuisance Channels If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list. This capability does not apply to priority channels or the designated transmit channel.

  • Page 46: Control Lock

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 7 : General Radio Operation Control Lock This feature allows you to lock and unlock the radio switches, buttons, knobs, and touch screen display. 7.8.1 Locking the Controls Procedure: 1 Press the pre-programmed Control Lock button. The radio unlocks automatically during power circle. NOTE: When the lock function is programmed to a switch, the switch state is detected and the lock is re-engaged automatically after the radio is rebooted.

  • Page 47: Chapter 8: General Radio Information

    MN005642A01-AN General Radio Information Chapter 8 General Radio Information Use this menu item to view the general information of your radio. The available information are: • Radio Information • IP Display • SIM Status • Control Assignments Accessing the Radio Information Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More.

  • Page 48: Checking Device Status

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 8 : General Radio Information Programmable Features for more information on the various programmable features of your radio. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More. 2 Tap Info→Control Map. Checking Device Status Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap System Settings.

  • Page 49: Chapter 9: Selecting A Radio Profile

    MN005642A01-AN Selecting a Radio Profile Chapter 9 Selecting a Radio Profile This feature allows you to manually switch the visual and audio settings of the radio. The display, backlight, alert tones, and audio settings are defined according to the preprogrammed radio settings of each radio profile.

  • Page 50: Chapter 10: Toggling The Transmit Power Level Between High And Low

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 10 : Toggling the Transmit Power Level between High and Low Chapter 10 Toggling the Transmit Power Level between High and Low This feature allows you to reduce the transmit power level for a specific case that requires a lower power level.

  • Page 51: Chapter 11: Types Of Radio Calls

    MN005642A01-AN Types of Radio Calls Chapter 11 Types of Radio Calls Your radio can make talkgroup, private, and enhanced private calls in conventional and/or trunking mode. Call Type Conventional Trunking SmartConnect Mode Mode Talkgroup Call A Talkgroup Call is a point-to-multi- point call operation.
  • Page 52 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 11 : Types of Radio Calls If… Then… c Perform one of the following actions: • Trunking – Wait for the Talk Permit tone, then speak into the microphone. • Conventional – Speak into the micro- phone. d To listen, release the PTT button to. NOTE: You cannot transmit longer than the preset Time-Out Timer setting.

  • Page 53: Receiving Calls On The Radio

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 11 : Types of Radio Calls If… Then… b Press the PTT button while entering the DTMF number. If DTMF Mic enabled: a From the Menu Feature Launcher, tap Dialer→ More→DTMF. b Enter the DTMF number. 11.2 Receiving Calls on the Radio Procedure: Perform one of the following actions based on the type of radio calls: If…...
  • Page 54 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 11 : Types of Radio Calls 3 Release the PTT button to listen. The radio exits Priority Dispatch mode, returns to its original talkgroup, and displays the home channel alias.

  • Page 55: Chapter 12: Emergency Operation

    MN005642A01-AN Emergency Operation Chapter 12 Emergency Operation The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. An emergency signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio supports the following Emergency modes: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Call •...

  • Page 56: Emergency Keep-Alive

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 12 : Emergency Operation 12.2 Emergency Keep-Alive This feature prevents the radio from being turned off when it is in Emergency mode. If this feature is enabled, you are required to exit Emergency mode before turning off your radio. 12.3 Sending Emergency Alarms This feature allows you to send a data transmission, which identifies the radio sending the emergency,...

  • Page 57: Sending Emergency Alarms With Emergency Calls

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 12 : Emergency Operation If… Then… Emergency Call with Hot Mic Speak into the microphone. NOTE: The Hot Mic applies to the first voice transmission from your ra- dio during the Emergency call. For subsequent transmissions in the same Emergency call, you must press the PTT button.

  • Page 58: Exiting Emergency As Supervisor (Trunking Only)

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 12 : Emergency Operation If… Then… Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency button until you hear the emergency exit tone. a From the Home screen, swipe down the Status Bar. b Tap Cancel and confirm the action by tapping Yes. 12.7 Exiting Emergency as Supervisor (Trunking Only) Radios configured as Supervisor are able to cancel emergency mode of other radios.

  • Page 59: Sending Emergency Beacons

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 12 : Emergency Operation 12.9.1 Sending Emergency Beacons When and where to use: The following methods are options on how to transmit the beacon. Procedure: • Press the pre-programmed Emergency button. 12.9.2 Receiving Emergency Beacons When and where to use: The receiving radio displays Beacon Received, the transmitting radio Contact ID, or alias.

  • Page 60: Chapter 13: Fireground

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 13 : Fireground Chapter 13 Fireground The portable Fireground Communications System is designed for deployment at an incident scene. It consists of central components that provide on-scene and in building radio coverage, and enhanced personnel accountability and monitoring: •...

  • Page 61: Responding To Evacuation Indicator

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 13 : Fireground • Press and hold the preprogrammed Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. Release the Volume Set button. • At the desired Fireground zone and channel, press the preprogrammed Monitor button and listen for activity.

  • Page 62: Chapter 14: Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only)

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 14 : Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Chapter 14 Tactical Public Safety (Conventional Only) Tactical Public Safety (TPS) enables the member of a group to identify the start and the end of a transmission by displaying the caller name or ID on the radio display. 14.1 Using TPS Normal Transmission Procedure:...

  • Page 63: Chapter 15: Fall Alert (Man Down)

    MN005642A01-AN Fall Alert (Man Down) Chapter 15 Fall Alert (Man Down) Fall Alert is a supporting feature of the Emergency operation. The Emergency feature must be programmed for Fall Alert to operate. Your radio activates the Fall Alert feature when it achieves or exceeds a tilt angle threshold or a combination of the angle threshold and radio motion below the motion sensitivity level.

  • Page 64: Exiting Fall Alert

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 15 : Fall Alert (Man Down) Postrequisites: If Fall Alert is configured but the condition does not trigger the activation of the feature, send the radio to a qualified technician. 15.3 Exiting Fall Alert Procedure: To exit Fall Alert mode, press Cancel. 15.4 Re-Initiating Fall Alert Procedure:...

  • Page 65: Chapter 16: Secure Operations

    MN005642A01-AN Secure Operations Chapter 16 Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. By default, the radio automatically enters the encrypted environment without having to manually select or clear the secure transmission. 16.1 Toggling Between Secure and Clear Transmission Procedure:...

  • Page 66: Requesting Rekey

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 16 : Secure Operations 16.5 Requesting Rekey Over-the-Air Rekey (OTAR), allows the system administrator to remotely reprogram encryption keys in the radio. The Rekey Request feature allows you to request for the reprogramming of the encryption keys. Prerequisites: Ensure that at least one initial secret Unique Key Encryption Key (UKEK) has been provisioned.

  • Page 67: Chapter 17: Smartprogramming

    In offline situations such as emergencies or unavailable broadband connection, the Customer Programming Software (CPS) allows you to program APX NEXT radios through a USB port on a local PC. You can program radios one at a time using this method.

  • Page 68: Firmware Update Notification Actions

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 17 : SmartProgramming Programming APX NEXT radios using CPS is the same procedure as programming any APX radios. NOTE: Your radio firmware must be the 2021.4 or later and CPS must be R26.00.00 or later. 17.2 Firmware Update Notification Actions...
  • Page 69 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 17 : SmartProgramming Name Description Firmware updates takes place immediately.

  • Page 70: Chapter 18: Connectivity

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 18 : Connectivity Chapter 18 Connectivity This section explains the management of connections between your radio and a variety of networks and other devices. 18.2 SmartConnect SmartConnect allows your radio to maintain voice communication when LMR is out of range by switching to an LTE network.

  • Page 71: Toggling Bluetooth On And Off

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 18 : Connectivity 18.4.1 Toggling Bluetooth On and Off Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More. 2 Tap Bluetooth. 3 To toggle Bluetooth on and off, tap Bluetooth. 18.4.2 Searching and Pairing the Bluetooth Device Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap More.

  • Page 72: P25 Digital Vehicular Repeater System

    2 From the APX NEXT home screen, select Settings→Advance→USB Connection→File Transfer. 3 From your PC, click on your connected APX NEXT device and select Internal Shared Storage. 4 Upload your desired files into the appropriate folders. NOTE: A persistent notification appears on your radio if your radio's storage has between 0%-5% left.
  • Page 73 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 18 : Connectivity 2 Tap Advanced→Access Point Names. 3 Tap Continue when prompted. NOTE: The fields that cannot be edited are greyed out.

  • Page 74: Chapter 19: Location

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location Chapter 19 Location The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) integrates information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) to determine the approximate geographical location of your radio. The radio also supports the following features: Indoor Positioning This feature allows your radio location to be tracked through Wi-Fi or cellular modem when satellite signal is unavailable.

  • Page 75: Waypoints

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location If… Then… If SmartMapping is enabled Perform one of the following actions: • In Map view, tap My Location and tap the address. • In List view, tap the address in My Loca- tion. If SmartMapping is disabled Tap the address in My Location.

  • Page 76: Managing Waypoints

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location By default, the radio has a HOME waypoint. It starts as an empty waypoint with no coordinates. You can edit it and assign it to your current location.. In the Map view, select the home waypoint to reset the map to the Home location.

  • Page 77: Viewing Units/Devices

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location Icon Name Description there is no GPS signal, inter- net connection, or when loca- tion is disabled. Zoom In/Zoom Out Enlarges or reduces the view of the map. Center Location Brings My Location to the center of the map. Ap- pears when My Location is not at the map center.

  • Page 78: Creating Waypoints In Map View

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location 4 To view the device details of a unit, tap the name or icon of the device. While in Map View, a blue circle will appear behind the Unit dialog box, representing real location confidence range. NOTE: Adjusting zoom levels will change size of graphical radius and indicate exact distance on map.

  • Page 79: Managing Options In Map View

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location If… Then… b Enter a waypoint name, then tap Done. To set a waypoint to current location lo- tap Set to current loc.→Update. cation, To delete waypoint, tap Delete. 19.4.4 Managing Options in Map View Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget.

  • Page 80: Managing Options In List View

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 19 : Location 19.4.5 Managing Options in List View Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Location Widget. 2 Tap List→ More and perform one of the following actions: If… Then… To search for other devices/units/users, perform the followings actions; a Tap Search, then enter the Unit/De- vice/User information.

  • Page 81: Chapter 20: Contacts

    MN005642A01-AN Contacts Chapter 20 Contacts This feature provides “address-book” capabilities on your radio. Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) and ID (number) that you use to initiate a call. Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to the entry alias. Also, each entry, depending on context (conventional or trunking), associates with one or up to five IDs according to the following types of calls: •...

  • Page 82: Dialer

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 20 : Contacts 20.3 Dialer This feature allows you to dial a number to make calls. The Recents screen shows the 50 most recent calls on your radio with local date and time timestamp. Dialer can be accessed either from the FAB or the Menu Feature Launcher screen.

  • Page 83: Viewing Contact Details

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 20 : Contacts • To exit contact creation, tap Done. 20.6 Viewing Contact Details Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts. 2 Tap the required contact, then tap Down to view the secondary information of the contact. 20.7 Managing Contacts Procedure:...

  • Page 84: Making Calls From The Contacts Screen

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 20 : Contacts 20.8 Making Calls from the Contacts Screen Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts. 2 Select the required contact. 3 To initiate the call, press the PTT button. 4 To end the call, tap End. 20.9 Changing Call Types in Contacts Procedure:...

  • Page 85: Chapter 21: Recent Calls

    MN005642A01-AN Recent Calls Chapter 21 Recent Calls You can view the information of the following type of calls: 21.1 Viewing Recent Calls Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap Recent Calls. 2 To filter the calls, tap More→Filter. 3 Select one of the following: •...
  • Page 86 MN005642A01-AN Chapter 21 : Recent Calls 2 Tap Recents→ All conv.. 3 Tap Context Menu→Save all.

  • Page 87: Chapter 22: In-Call User Alert

    MN005642A01-AN In-Call User Alert Chapter 22 In-Call User Alert This feature allows the radio to remain muted to affiliated talkgroup calls or dispatch calls while operating on the current Trunking Personality or conventional channel respectively. Group and individual Pages unmute the radio for the alert tone to sound. The radio also unmutes to individual radio-to-radio calls.

  • Page 88: Chapter 23: Quick Call Ii

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 23 : Quick Call II Chapter 23 Quick Call II This feature allows you to broadcast a series of distinct, recognizable tones before a voice transmission from the dispatcher or a radio. The broadcasting dispatcher or radio user can select this pre-programmed Quick Call II tone transmission to be sent to an individual talkgroup or over the entire system.

  • Page 89: Chapter 24: Messages

    MN005642A01-AN Messages Chapter 24 Messages This feature allows you to quickly send and receive messages directly from your radios. The maximum length of a text message is 200 characters. Local date and time is timestamped on the messages. NOTE: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

  • Page 90: Deleting Selected Messages

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 24 : Messages 24.3 Deleting Selected Messages Procedure: 1 From All Messages, perform one of the following actions: • To delete a message, tap and hold the required message. • To delete more than one message, tap More→Select to Delete→<required message>.

  • Page 91: Chapter 25: Smartmessaging

    MN005642A01-AN SmartMessaging Chapter 25 SmartMessaging SmartMessaging allows you to send or receive messages over a broadband connection. This feature includes advanced messaging capabilities such as multimedia attachments. You are required to log in to CommandCentral to use this feature. See Logging In to CommandCentral (Subsequent Login) on page NOTE: This feature is a selling feature.

  • Page 92: Editing Quick Text Messages

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 25 : SmartMessaging 25.3 Editing Quick Text Messages Procedure: 1 From the text input screen, tap Quick Text→ Edit. 2 Enter your message. 3 To save the message, tap Check. 25.4 Deleting Quick Text Messages Procedure: From the text input screen, tap Quick Text→...

  • Page 93: Viewing Multimedia Attachments

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 25 : SmartMessaging 25.6 Viewing Multimedia Attachments NOTE: This feature is applicable for SmartMessaging only. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap All Messages. 2 Perform one of the following actions: Option Actions Viewing an image attachment a Tap the required message with image at- tachment.

  • Page 94: Managing Messages

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 25 : SmartMessaging • To search for a recipient, tap More→Search→<required recipient>. • To select an online recipient from an alphabetical order list, tap More→Sort by presence→<required recipient>. • To select a recipient from an alphabetical order list, tap More→Sort by name→<required recipient>.

  • Page 95: Deleting Conversations

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 25 : SmartMessaging 25.10 Deleting Conversations Procedure: 1 From All Messages, tap More→Delete→<required conversation>. 2 Tap Delete 25.11 Sending Group Messages NOTE: This feature is applicable for SmartMessaging only. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, tap New Message. 2 Tap Groups.

  • Page 96: User Presence

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 25 : SmartMessaging 2 Enter the contact name or keyword. The display shows the search results. 25.14 User Presence This feature displays the current user status. The status is displayed in the homescreen messages widget, All Messages screen, New Message screen and chat screen.

  • Page 97: Chapter 26: Voice Announcement

    MN005642A01-AN Voice Announcement Chapter 26 Voice Announcement This feature enables the radio to audibly indicate the current feature mode, zone, or channel assigned to the user. The available voice announcement (VA) priority options are: High Voice announcement is enabled even when the radio is receiving calls. Voice announcement is disabled when the radio is receiving calls.

  • Page 98: Chapter 27: Radio Inhibit

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 27 : Radio Inhibit Chapter 27 Radio Inhibit This feature allows the system administrator to put a radio into a nonfunctional state when the radio is missing or in an unknown hand. The radio stays in this state regardless of its power changes. NOTE: If the radio has Intersystem roaming capability, the system administrator is able to put the radio into a nonfunctional state when the missing radio roams to another system.

  • Page 99: Chapter 28: Conventional Squelch Operation

    MN005642A01-AN Conventional Squelch Operation Chapter 28 Conventional Squelch Operation This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or channels that have a higher than normal background noise. Analog Options Tone Private Line, Digital Private-Line, and carrier squelch is available (preprogrammed) per channel. Option Result Carrier squelch...

  • Page 100: Chapter 29: Using The Pl Defeat Feature

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 29 : Using the PL Defeat Feature Chapter 29 Using the PL Defeat Feature This feature allows you to override any coded squelch that preprogrammed to a channel. The radio also unmutes to any digital activity on a digital channel. When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator is displayed.

  • Page 101: Chapter 30: Digital Ptt Id Support

    MN005642A01-AN Digital PTT ID Support Chapter 30 Digital PTT ID Support This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number) of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a transmission. The receiving radio and the dispatcher can view the ID, which consists of up to a maximum of eight characters.

  • Page 102: Chapter 31: Smart Ptt (Conventional Only)

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 31 : Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Chapter 31 Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Smart PTT is a per-personality, programmable feature used to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations. When Smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you cannot transmit on an active channel.

  • Page 103: Chapter 32: Toggling Between Repeater And Direct Operation

    MN005642A01-AN Toggling between Repeater and Direct Operation Chapter 32 Toggling between Repeater and Direct Operation Repeater operation increases radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Direct or "talkaround" operation bypasses the repeater and connects directly to another radio. You can select either one of these operations on your radio.

  • Page 104: Chapter 33: Android Team Awareness Kit (Atak)

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 33 : Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) Chapter 33 Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) ATAK is an Android smartphone geospatial infrastructure and military situation awareness app. ATAK allows for precision targeting, surrounding land formation intelligence, situational awareness, navigation, and data sharing. NOTE: ATAK is only available for United States Federal customers only.

  • Page 105: Atak With Data-Over-Lmr

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 33 : Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) 33.4 ATAK with Data-Over-LMR This feature allows you to share your location when LTE/WiFi connectivity is not available. LMR conventional direct mode simplex channel is required in order to operate ATAK with Data-Over- LMR (no LMR infrastructure is required).

  • Page 106: Chapter 34: Trunking System Controls

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 34 : Trunking System Controls Chapter 34 Trunking System Controls This chapters explain the trunking system control features in your radio. 34.1 Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communication during a trunked system failure. When the radio goes into failsoft operation, it automatically switches to a failsoft channel which allows your radio to transmit and receive in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency.

  • Page 107: Chapter 35: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    MN005642A01-AN Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) Chapter 35 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) This feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a particular channel to communicate with each other. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it receives a dynamic regrouping command and automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel.

  • Page 108: Chapter 36: Accessories

    MN005642A01-AN Chapter 36 : Accessories Chapter 36 Accessories Not all accessories are FCC certified to operate with all radio models and/or band splits. See the radio price pages for a list of FCC certified accessories or contact your sales representative for accessory compatibility.

  • Page 109: Legal And Compliance Statements

    Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 2000 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that APX NEXT and APX NEXT XE conforms to FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d), and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 110: Important Safety Information

    Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations. For a list of Motorola Solutions-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following website: http://www.motorolasolutions.com Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.

  • Page 111: Fcc Licensing Information

    Applying for Canadian License The operation of your Motorola Solutions radio is subject to the Radio communications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal Government's department of Industry Canada. Industry Canada requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.

  • Page 112: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    MN005642A01-AN Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order: 1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”...

  • Page 113: Table 12: Vhf Marine Channel List

    MN005642A01-AN Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below. NOTE: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.
  • Page 114 MN005642A01-AN Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 67** 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 – 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 77** 156.875 – 156.925 161.525 156.975 161.575...

  • Page 115: Declaration Of Compliance For The Use Of Distress And Safety Frequencies

    MN005642A01-AN Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Declaration of Compliance for the Use of Distress and Safety Frequencies The radio equipment does not employ a modulation other than the internationally adopted modulation for maritime use when it operates on the distress and safety frequencies specified in RSS-182 Section 7.3.

  • Page 116: Limited Warranty

    Product Accessories One (1) Year MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.

  • Page 117: Ii. General Provisions

    MN005642A01-AN Limited Warranty made only at the designated MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS repair depot. Local services are not included. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will pay for outbound shipping via MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S normal shipping methods. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S responsibilities regarding the Product.

  • Page 118: Vi. Patent And Software Provisions

    1 that MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim,...

  • Page 119: Viii. For Australia Only

    You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service. If you have any queries, please call Motorola Solutions Australia at 1800 457 439. You may also visit our website: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xa/support.html...

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