GTX Portable Radio Contents Introduction Basic Radio Features ......................................................................................................3 Inspection and Unpacking ..............................................................................................3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ......................................................................................3 Getting Started Battery Installation...................................................................
GTX Portable Radio Contents (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List .................................................................29 Calling an ID Number at a Known Location in the Call List.....................................31 Call AlertTM Page Operation Introduction ...................................................................................................................33 Answering a Call Alert Page .............................................................................
Introduction Basic Radio Features Welcome to the Motorola GTX portable radio. GTX Portable radios are sophisticated, state-of-the-art communication units, with 90-modes available in the 800 MHz and 900 MHz frequency ranges. Pioneering the latest technology in radio electronics, Motorola GTX Portable radios provide features that were once only available in more expensive radios.
Getting Started Battery Installation 1. Hold the radio with its back facing you (knobs turned upwards). 2. Hold the battery with its name plate facing you. 3. Insert the projected upper end of the battery into the cut openings located at the lower end of the radio, and slide the battery to the top of the radio until the battery clicks into place. Note: The battery is shipped uncharged. Batteries must be charged before use (See Battery Information section). Battery Removal 1.
Getting Started (cont.) Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Radio ON/OFF and Volume Control Knob Rotary Mode Selector Knob Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch Monitor Select Button 6. Accessory Connector Cover 7. Accessory Connector 8. Keypad 9. Display 10. Indicator LED 2 11. Antenna Connector 12. Microphone 13.
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Getting Started (cont.) Display The GTX radio has a one-line liquid-crystal display (LCD) which displays either numeric messages or feature information. Seven status annunciators located above the character display, indicate some of the radio’s operating conditions. Status Indicators and LEDs The status annunciators indicate the status of certain radio functions: • LEDs RED when the radio is transmitting LED Green when radio is receiving OFF when radio is not transmitting.
Getting Started (cont.) Alert Tone Indications The GTX radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radio operating conditions: • Low Battery – A low-battery condition is indicated by a high-pitched, cricketlike “chirp-chirp”. There are two low battery conditions. The low battery alert will be heard if the battery voltage falls below the low voltage level. The tone will be emitted when the PTT is released in the transmit mode, and when the low battery condition is detected in the receive mode.
Getting Started (cont.) Alert Tone Indications (cont.) • Call Alert™ (Page) Received – A group of four medium-pitched tones every five seconds indicates that your radio has received a Call Alert page. • Call Alert™ (Page) Sent – A single medium-pitched tone (central acknowledge), followed by a group of four medium-pitched tones indicates that a Call Alert page sent by your radio has been received by the target radio.
Basic Radio Operation Radio On/Off; Power-Up 1. In case of test failure Turn the radio on by turning the Volume Control knob clockwise. The radio goes through a powerup self test and, if it passes the check, the display momentarily shows “SLF tSt” for about two seconds. A good-power-up, high-pitched tone sounds to indicate that the radio has passed the self check. The radio goes to personality # 1 and the display shows“1-A” or to that “personality” system the radio operated at before power down.
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) Selecting a Menu Mode Functions programmed into the radio can be selected either directly through a preprogrammed dedicated button or indirectly through the menu button.
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) Monitor On/Off Note: The monitoring feature is available when the radio is in conventional mode and Coded Squelch PL or DPL is preprogrammed for the receiver frequency. Monitor Button Press the monitor button located on the side (first button from the top) to turn monitoring on. Select Button The speaker is enabled when the monitor icon is displayed. To turn monitoring OFF, again press the monitor button.
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only) Note: Failsoft capability can be programmed in the codeplug. The failsoft system ensures that you will continue to have radio communications capability in case of trunked system failure. During trunked operation, if the central trunking controller fails, the radio automatically switches to "failsoft" operation according to predefined codeplug programming.
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) Selecting a Mode A mode is a trunking system or a conventional channel with features slaved or programmed to it. Before you send or receive calls, set the radio to the desired mode. Tx/Rx LED To select trunking system or conventional channels, press the or buttons. To select trunking talkgroup use the channel selector group located on the top panel of the radio and rotate the knob to the desired location. Receiving a Call Conventional Modes 1.
Basic Radio Operation (cont.) 15 Transmitting Conventional Modes 1. Turn the radio on and select the desired mode. 2. Do not interrupt another user. If the mode on which you are transmitting is programmed to receive PL (Private Line) or DPL (Digital Private Line), ensure that the channel is not in use by listening to activity. If the green LED is solid while receiving (PTT released), this will indicate that the channel is currently busy and you should not transmit. 3.
Scan Operation 16 Introduction The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional and trunked modes by scanning a “scan list” of modes. The radio can have only one scan list; it can contain up to eight different members (trunk and conventional). The modes to be scanned in a scan list can be programmed with the radio service software (RSS) or by using the scan list programming/viewing option.
Scan Operation Talkback Delay You may talkback during a detected activity for a preprogrammed (RSS) time period after the activity ends. After this time period, the radio will resume scan. Scan List Programming/Viewing If you desire to make changes in the scan list, follow the steps given below: 1. Press the menu button until “SCAn PrG” is displayed. 2. Press Select button located above the PTT switch. 3. Four beeps are sounded and display shows the default home channel and the scan status.
Trunked Telephone Operation 18 General Information The trunked telephone feature is similar to that of a standard telephone. Receiving a Telephone Call - land to Mobile 1. When you receive a telephone call, you hear the telephone ring and the characters PH will be displayed with the talkgroup currently in use. 2. Press the Phone button to answer the call. The display shows “PHonE”. Press the PTT switch to talk and release to listen. Note: • 3.
Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Calling the Last Number Dialed 1. Press the (Phone) button to make a phone call. 2. If the system access is successful, you will hear a dial tone and the last number dialed will be displayed. Notes: • If you are out of the trunked system range or the phone interconnect is out of service, “no PHonE” is displayed for six seconds after trying to access the system, and a continuous lowpitched tone is emitted.
Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Calling the Last Number Dialed (cont.) 3. To redial the last number called, press the PTT switch. 4. The telephone number will be sent out by pressing the PTT switch, and you will hear tones as they are being sent. After the complete number has been dialed, you will hear either a busy tone or ring tone. If you hear a busy tone, follow step 5 given below. 5.
Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Calling a Stored Number using Direct Access 1. To make a phone call, press the button. (Phone) 2. Access will be displayed momentarily and then the last dialed phone number. Notes: • If you are out of the trunked system range or the phone interconnect is out of service, “no PHonE” is displayed for six seconds after trying to access the system, and a continuous low-pitched tone is emitted.
Trunked Telephone Operation Calling a Stored Number using Direct Access (cont.) 3. To scroll through the phone list, use the scroll scroll button. or Upon entering the scroll option, use the direct entry which will take you to the direct location on the list. 4. When you have selected the member you wish to call, press the PTT switch. 5. When you have finished your conversation, or if the number you are calling is busy or there is no answer, press the (Home) button to hang-up. 6.
Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Storing A New Phone Number 1. To store a new telephone number, press (Menu) button, until “PHon PrG” appears on the display. 2. Press the Select button. 3. “PH LoC1” will be displayed momentarily, and then the phone number to indicate the first stored number is selected. 4. Use the scroll up and scroll down buttons to scroll through the list or directly press your allotted digit (0 through 9) for your required location number. 5.
Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.) Storing A New Phone Number (cont.) 6. The new telephone number can now be entered from the keypad, using any of the numeric (0 – 9) keys, as well as the “*” and “#” button. You can also enter a pause in the telephone number by using the button bearing the asterisk sign and then the button bearing the pound 7. sign. The display changes to show the numbers as they are being entered. 16 digits can be entered but only 8 can be displayed.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation (800 MHz Only) Introduction The Private Conversation feature allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by two parties. In this feature, if you want to view the calling radio’s ID number before answering, press the (Call) button. Answering a Private Conversation Call 1. When your radio receives a Private Conversation call, you will hear two alert tones, the display will show “1-A PC” and you will hear the caller. 2. Press the (Call) button.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz Only (cont.) Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received 1. To call the last ID number transmitted or received, press the (Call) button. 2. The display shows PC momentarily and then the last called ID. 3. Press and hold the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called 1. Press the directly. (Call) button to call the ID number 2. The display shows “PC” momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if last ID was not stored. You can now enter the ID number to be called. 3. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad. 4. On the display, the old ID number disappears.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called (cont.) 5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio, then begin talking. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 1. To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list, press the (Call) button to initiate the Private Call feature. Note: • Each trunking system has its unique PC/Call Alert list. The same list is shared by both Private Conversation and Call Alert features. 2.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List (Cont.) 5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio, then begin talking. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.) Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List 1. You can also call an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list. To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list, press (Call) button to initiate the Private Call feature. 2.
Trunked Private Conversation™ Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.) Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List (Cont) 5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio, then begin talking. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Call Alert™ Page Operation Introduction The Call Alert page feature enables your radio to function like a pager (beeper). Your radio (as programmed by the RSS) can receive and respond to pages from other radios, and send pages to them. Answering a Call Alert Page 1. When a Call Alert page is being received, you will hear a recurring four-beep tone until you answer the call or reset the radio. The display will show “1-A CA”. 2.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Sending a Call Alert to the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received 1. To send a Call Alert to the last ID number transmitted or received, press the (Call) button. Note: • If the radio is programmed with both Private Call (PC) or Call Alert (CA) features, then press the call button twice to enter the CA mode. 2. The display shows “CA” momentarily and then the last ID number. 3. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. 3a.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be C all Alert Paged 1. Press the (Call) button to directly enter the ID number to be called. Note: • If the radio is programmed with both Private Call (PC) or Call Alert (CA) features, then press the call button twice to enter the CA mode. 2. The display shows “CA” momentarily and then the last ID number transmitted or received, or blank display with six dashes if the last display was not stored.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be C all Alert Paged (Cont.) 4. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. 5a. If you hear one beep, it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system, the radio you are paging is not on the air, and your radio remains in the Call Alert mode. You can either go back to step 3 and press the PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press the (Home) button to return to the home display.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 1. To scroll to an ID number to be Call Alert paged from the preprogrammed call list, press the (Call) button. Note: • If the radio is programmed with both Private Call (PC) or Call Alert (CA) features, then press the (Call) button twice to enter the CA mode. 2. The display shows “CA” momentarily and then the last ID number transmitted or received, or blank display with six dashes if the last display was not stored.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List 1. You can also Call Alert page an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list. 2. To page an ID number from the preprogrammed call list, press the (Call) button. Note: • If the radio is programmed with both Private Call (PC) or Call Alert (CA) features, then press the call button twice to enter the CA mode. 3.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List (Cont.) 5. When scrolling through the list, first “Id LoCx” (x can be any location number from 1 to 8) is displayed momentarily with the location number, and then the ID number. Note: • The last number in the list is the radio ID number. 6. When you have selected the member you wish to call, press the PTT switch. The display freezes to show the selected member ’s ID number which is to be transmitted. or 6b.
Call Alert™ Page Operation (cont.) Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call List (Cont.) 7a. If you hear one beep, it indicates that the ID number has been received by the system, the radio you are paging is not on the air, and your radio remains in the Call Alert mode. You can either go back to step 3 and press PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press the (Home) button to return to the home display.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only) Introduction As with regular telephone call, conversation in an trunked enhanced private conversation call is heard only by the called party. With this feature, you are able to determine whether the radio you are calling is in service. If the called party does not answer your call, then you can choose to leave your radio’s ID (via call alert) so that you can be called back. Answering a Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call 1.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Answering a Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation Call (Cont.) 3. If you decide to answer the call, press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the caller. The caller’s ID number will remain on the display for the duration of the call. 4. When you have finished your conversation, press the (Home) button or the call response button to hang up; the radio will return to the home display.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Enhanced calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received 1. To call the last ID number transmitted or received, press the (Call) button. 2. The display will show “PC” momentarily and then the last ID or “------” if there is no last ID. 3. Press the PTT switch: the ID number is transmitted.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called 1. Press the directly. (Call) button to call the ID number 2. The display shows “PC” momentarily and then changes to show the last ID number transmitted or received or blank display with six dashes if last ID was not stored. You can now enter the ID number to be called. 3. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad. 4. On the display, the old ID number disappears.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called (Cont.) 5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio, then begin talking. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List 1. To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list, press the (Call) button to initiate the Enhanced Private Call feature. Note: • Each trunking system has its unique EPC/Call Alert list. The same list is shared by both Private Conversation and Call Alert features. 2.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List (Cont) 5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio, then begin talking. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List 1. You can also call an ID number at a particular location in the preprogrammed call list. To scroll to a certain ID number on the preprogrammed call list, press (Call) button to initiate the Enhanced Private Call feature. 2.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List (Cont.) 5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow the alert tone to sound in the receiving radio, then begin talking. Notes: • If there is a delay in answering your incoming call and the system happens to be busy, then a busy tone will be heard.
Trunked Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz Only Cont.) Leaving Call Alert Page When Called Party Does Not Answer 1. If the party you are private calling does not answer the call within twenty seconds, the display will show “no AnS”; the telephone ringing will stop and an alert tone will sound. At this point you can send a Call Alert™ page to the party you are calling. This will leave your radio’s ID number with the called radio so that you can be called back later. 2.
Roaming Capability SmartZoneTM Operation GTX portables have the ability to operate on specially equipped Type II systems for roaming, most TM commonly referred to as Smartzone . • SmartZone - provides an efficient use of channel resources. Efficient channel utilization is achieved via a new capability called Dynamic Site Assignment. This capability provides for the keying of a voice channel only at the sites necessary to reach the talkgroup members in a group call or individuals in selective calls.
Roaming Capability (cont.) Locking and Unlocking a Site 1. If the radio is programmed to include SmartZone or AMSS, it requires to designate the site from which it should start operating on the system. To do so, choose the proper mode from the mode list. 2. To verify whether the radio is presently locked onto the site, press the (Menu) button. “SitE L” or “Site uL” is displayed. 3. If you wish to lock on a specific site, verify “SitE L” appears on the display. 4. Press the Select button.
Conventional Phone Operation Conventional Phone Operation Feature The conventional telephone feature allows you to use your conventional radio similar to a standard telephone. • To make a call, press the (Phone) button. The display will show PH with the current conventional system. • In this mode, for every number entered from the keypad including * and # buttons, the corresponding DTMF tone will be sent. • Type the relevant access code to enter the telephone system.
Batteries and Accessories Battery Information The GTX portable radio receives its power (7.5Vdc) from a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. This battery is a safe, dependable power source for your radio. Proper care of the battery will ensure its effectiveness and allow for peak radio performance. Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Recharge the battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance. The battery is designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger.
Batteries and Accessories (cont.) Rechargeable Battery Care These battery tips will help assure you the highest performance and longest cycle life from your Motorola rechargeable battery. • Charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hours) before using it. This is referred to as "initializing" and will enable you to obtain maximum battery capacity. • New batteries can be stored up to two years without significant cycle loss. • Store new/unused batteries at room temperature in a cool dry area.
Batteries and Accessories (cont.) Battery Disposal For disposal, nickel-cadmium sealed rechargeable batteries should be delivered to an authorized metals reclamation dealer, or returned to Motorola. Nickel-metal-hydride batteries, although they contain no designated toxic metals, are recommended to be disposed of through an authorized metals reclamation dealer. WARNING: Do not dispose of any batteries in a fire, as they may explode! This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery.
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General Information Transmitting Distance Several conditions determine the distance that your radio will transmit a clear data/voice communication. The following list describes many conditions and their typical affect on your radio's transmitting distance.
General Information (cont.) 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.
General Information (cont.) Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe Radios FMRC Approved Equipment Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations of flammable material exist (hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70 (National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified] locations).
General Information (cont.) Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe Radios (cont.) Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and FM Approval labeling. Radios will not be “upgraded” to this capability and labeled in the field. A modification changes the unit's hardware from its original design configuration. Modifications can only be done by the original product manufacturer at one of its FMRC audited manufacturing facilities.
General Information (cont.) Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe Radios (cont.) repair a specific unit. Replacement labels may be obtained and applied by the repair facility providing satisfactory evidence that the unit being relabeled was originally an FMRC Approved unit.
General Information (cont.) Read This Information Before Using Your Radio • Antenna Care and Replacement Do not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Replace a damaged antenna immediately. Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
• General Information (cont.) Aircraft Turn your radio OFF before boarding any aircraft. • Use it on the ground only with crew permission. • Do not use in the air. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your radio while the plane is on the ground. To prevent interference with FCC regulations prohibit using your radio while the plane is in the air.
General Information (cont.) Service 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. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services.
General Information (cont.) Express Service Plus (ESP), U.S.A. only Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan. ESP provides for the repair of this product, at the Motorola Radio Support Center listed in step 3, below, for a period of three years (one year warranty plus two years of extended service) from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer.
General Information (cont.) Parts Information 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (CST) Monday - Friday (Chicago, U.S.A.) Domestic (U.S.A.) 1-800-422-4210 or 847-538-8023 1-800-826-1913 or 410-712-6200(Federal Government) TELEX: 280127 FAX: 1-847-538-8198 FAX: 1-410-712-4991 (Federal Government) Domestic (U.S.A.) after hours or weekends 1-800-925-4357 International 1-847-538-8023 TELEX: 403305 MOTO PART SHBU UD FAX: 1-847-576-3023 TWX: 910-693-0869 No International weekend service is available.
