Motorola GTX User's Guide

1 GTX Portable Radio© 1997 by Motorola, Inc., 1301 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL. 60196 Printed 1/97. All Rights Reserved.ContentsIntroductionBas

10 Basic Radio OperationRadio On/Off; Power-Up1. Turn the radio on by turning the Volume Controlknob clockwise. The radio goes through a power-up self

11 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)Selecting a Menu ModeFunctions programmed into the radio can beselected either directly through a preprogrammeddedicat

12 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)Monitor On/OffNote:The monitoring feature is available when theradio is in conventional mode and CodedSquelch PL or DP

13 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)Failsoft Operation (Trunked SystemsOnly)Note: Failsoft capability can be programmed in thecodeplug.The failsoft system

14 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)Tx/Rx LEDSelecting a ModeA mode is a trunking system or a conventional channelwith features slaved or programmed to it

15 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)TransmittingConventional Modes1. Turn the radio on and select the desired mode.2. Do not interrupt another user. If th

16Scan Operation IntroductionThe scan feature allows you to monitor activity ondifferent conventional and trunked modes by scanninga “scan list” of mo

17 Scan OperationTalkback DelayYou may talkback during a detected activity for a pre-programmed (RSS) time period after the activity ends.After this t

18 Trunked Telephone OperationGeneral InformationThe trunked telephone feature is similar to that of astandard telephone.Receiving a Telephone Call -

Calling the Last Number Dialed1. Press the (Phone) button to make a phone call. 2.If the system access is successful, you will hear a dialtone and th

2 GTX Portable RadioContents (cont.)Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List ...29Call

20Trunked Telephone Operation(cont.)Calling the Last Number Dialed (cont.)3. To redial the last number called, press the PTTswitch.4. The telephone nu

21Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.)Calling a Stored Number using Direct Access 1. To make a phone call, press the (Phone)button.2. Access will be d

22Trunked Telephone OperationCalling a Stored Number using Direct Access(cont.)3. To scroll through the phone list, use the scroll orscroll button.Up

Storing A New Phone Number1. To store a new telephone number, press (Menu)button, until “PHon PrG” appears on the display.2. Press the Select button.

24 Trunked Telephone Operation(cont.)Storing A New Phone Number (cont.)6. The new telephone number can now be enteredfrom the keypad, using any of the

25 Trunked Private Conversation™Call Operation (800 MHz Only)IntroductionThe Private Conversation feature allows you to carryon a conversation that is

26 Trunked Private Conversation™Call Operation 800 MHz Only (cont.)Calling the Last ID NumberTransmitted or Received1. To call the last ID number tran

27 Trunked Private Conversation™Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.)Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called1. Press the (Call) button to call the I

28 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

29 Trunked Private Conversation™Call Operation 800 MHz only (cont.)Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List1. To scroll to a certain ID number on th

Basic Radio FeaturesWelcome to the Motorola GTX portable radio. GTXPortable radios are sophisticated, state-of-the-artcommunication units, with 90-mod

Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List (Cont.)5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow thealert tone to sound in the receiving radio, t

Calling an ID Number at a Location in the Call List1. You can also call an ID number at a particularlocation in the preprogrammed call list. To scroll

32 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. W

33Call Alert™ Page OperationIntroductionThe Call Alert page feature enables your radio tofunction like a pager (beeper). Your radio (asprogrammed by

Sending a Call Alert to the Last IDNumber Transmitted or Received1. To send a Call Alert to the last ID numbertransmitted or received, press the (Cal

Direct Entry of the ID Number to be C all AlertPaged1. Press the (Call) button to directly enter the IDnumber to be called.Note:• If the radio is pro

Direct Entry of the ID Number to be C all AlertPaged (Cont.)4. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. 5a. If you hear one beep, it indicates tha

Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List1. To scroll to an ID number to be Call Alert paged fromthe preprogrammed call list, press the (Call)button

Paging an ID Number at a Location in the CallList1. You can also Call Alert page an ID number at aparticular location in the preprogrammed call list.2

Paging an ID Number at a Location in the CallList (Cont.)5. When scrolling through the list, first “Id LoCx” (xcan be any location number from 1 to 8)

4 Getting StartedBattery Installation1. Hold the radio with its back facingyou (knobs turned upwards).2. Hold the battery with its nameplate facing yo

40Call Alert™ Page Operation(cont.)Paging an ID Number at a Location in the CallList (Cont.)7a. If you hear one beep, it indicates that the ID numberh

41 Trunked Enhanced PrivateConversation™ Call Operation(900 MHz Only) IntroductionAs with regular telephone call, conversation in antrunked enhanced p

Answering a Trunked Enhanced PrivateConversation Call (Cont.)3. If you decide to answer the call, press the PTTswitch to carry on a Private Conversati

Enhanced calling the Last ID NumberTransmitted or Received1. To call the last ID number transmitted or received,press the (Call) button.2. The displ

Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called1. Press the (Call) button to call the ID numberdirectly.2. The display shows “PC” momentarily and thencha

Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Called(Cont.)5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow thealert tone to sound in the receiving radio, th

Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List1. To scroll to a certain ID number on thepreprogrammed call list, press the (Call) buttonto initiate the

Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List(Cont)5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow thealert tone to sound in the receiving radio, the

Calling an ID Number at a Location in the CallList1. You can also call an ID number at a particularlocation in the preprogrammed call list. To scroll

Calling an ID Number at a Location in the CallList (Cont.)5. Press the PTT switch. Wait for a second to allow thealert tone to sound in the receiving

5 Getting Started(cont.)Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors1. Radio ON/OFF and Volume Control Knob2. Rotary Mode Selector Knob3. Push

Leaving Call Alert Page When Called PartyDoes Not Answer 1. If the party you are private calling does not answerthe call within twenty seconds, the d

SmartZoneTMOperationGTX portables have the ability to operate onspecially equipped Type II systems for roaming, mostcommonly referred to as SmartzoneT

Locking and Unlocking a Site1. If the radio is programmed to include SmartZone orAMSS, it requires to designate the site from which itshould start ope

Conventional Phone Operation FeatureThe conventional telephone feature allows you to useyour conventional radio similar to a standard telephone.• To m

Battery InformationThe GTX portable radio receives its power (7.5Vdc)from a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. This batteryis a safe, dependable po

Rechargeable Battery CareThese battery tips will help assure you the highestperformance and longest cycle life from your Motorolarechargeable battery.

Battery DisposalFor disposal, nickel-cadmium sealed rechargeablebatteries should be delivered to an authorized metalsreclamation dealer, or returned t

List of Accessories ChargersHTN9630 Single Unit, Rapid Charger 110 VoltsHTN9802 Single Unit, Rapid Charger, European Plug, 220 VoltsHTN9803 Single Uni

58 Batteries and Accessories (cont.)List of Accessories (Cont.) Carrying AccessoriesHLN9428 DTMF Standard Leather Carry Case w/Belt LoopHLN9750 Nylon

59 General InformationTransmitting DistanceSeveral conditions determine the distance that your radio will transmit a cleardata/voice communication. Th

6 Getting Started(cont.)Menu and Backspace ButtonSystem Up/Scroll UpSystem Down/Scroll DownHome and Phone ButtonPrivate Call (PC) and Call Alert (CA)

Safety Standards The Federal Communications Commission (FCC),has adopted a safety standard for human exposure toradio frequency electromagnetic energy

61 General Information (cont.)Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe RadiosFMRC Approved EquipmentAnyone intending to use a radio in a locat

Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe Radios (cont.)Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardousatmosphere

Important Safety Information: Intrinsically Safe Radios (cont.)repair a specific unit. Replacement labels may be obtained and applied by the repairfac

Read This Information Before Using Your Radio• Antenna Care and ReplacementDo not use the radio with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antennacomes into

• AircraftTurn your radio OFF before boarding any aircraft.• Use it on the ground only with crew permission.• Do not use in the air.To prevent possi

Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation andlong life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will

Express Service Plus (ESP), U.S.A. onlyExpress Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan. ESPprovides for the repair of this pr

Parts Information7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (CST) Monday - Friday (Chicago, U.S.A.)Domestic (U.S.A.) 1-800-422-4210 or 847-538-80231-800-826-1913 or 410-71

7 Getting Started(cont.)DisplayThe GTX radio has a one-line liquid-crystal display (LCD) which displayseither numeric messages or feature information.

8 Getting Started(cont.)Alert Tone IndicationsThe GTX radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radio operatingconditions:•Low Battery – A

9 Getting Started(cont.)Alert Tone Indications (cont.)•Call Alert™ (Page) Received – A group of four medium-pitched tones everyfive seconds indicates