Motorola PRIVACY PLUS B7 User Manual

MTX SeriesModels B5 and B7Privacy Plus®Portable Radiosoperating instructions68P81072C40-O*68P81072C40-O*

9 Getting Started (cont.)MAEPF-22654-09MTX 4 three-position (ABC) toggle switch5 LED indicator6 orange top button2 channel selector1

Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors1 On/Off/Volume ControlTurns the radio on or off, and adjusts the volume level.2 Mode Selector KnobSelec

MAEPF-22620-O B1010 Getting Started (cont.)KeypadThe 6-key (model B5) or 15-key (model B7)keypad activates, or inputs data for, many of your MTXSeries

MAEPF-22563-O11DisplayThe MTX Series radio has a 14-character, one-line liquid-crystal display (LCD),which displays either alphanumeric messages or fe

12Alert Tone IndicationsThe MTX Series radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate radiooperating conditions: Note: Some tones are programma

13Alert Tone Indications (cont.)• Private Conversation™ Call Received – A group of two medium-pitchedtones (800MHz radios only) indicates that your ra

2ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY0HOMEMAEPF-22622-O Sketch AA, ABMAEPF-22621-ORadio On/Off and Power-Up1. Turn the radio on by rotating the volume con

2ABC3DEF115 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22622-OS, T, VMAEPF-22484-O153. Press the key below “SUB.” The current systemand mode are displayed; th

MAEPF-22622-OC, W, X, Y, Z2. Press the right arrow key ( ) until “SUB”appears on the display.3. Press the key below “SUB.” The mode isdisplayed.4a.

17 Basic Radio Operation (cont.)17ReceivingTrunked Systems1. Turn the radio on and select the desired system and mode (see “Selecting aTrunked System

1 MTX Series Models B5 and B7 Privacy Plus®Portable Radioscontents© 1992 by Motorola Inc., Radio Products Group8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale,

18TransmittingTrunked Systems1. Turn the radio on and select the desired system and mode (see “Selecting aTrunked System and Mode”). 2. Press and hol

Low-Battery Alert (Programmable)The radio will emit an alert tone to indicate a low-battery condition if thebattery voltage falls below the low-voltag

2ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY0HOME3DEF12ABCMAEPF-22625-OSk R,S,C,T20Muting the Keypad TonesThe radio’s keypad tones, normally heard eachtime a key

MAEPF--22067-O MAEPF-22626-O Sketch ZMAEPF--22068-O MAEPF-22626-O Sketch AAMAEPF-2121 General Radio Features Operation (cont.)Scan OperationThe scan

HOME2ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY013DEF2ABC13DEF2ABCMAEPF-22626-OSk KMAEPF-22626-ASk PMAEPF-22626-OSk AB,AC22Scan Operation (cont.)Viewing a Scan

2ABC3DEF113DEF2ABCHOMEMAEPF-22627-OSK N,W,X,Q,YMAEPF-22627-ASK SProgramming the Radio’s ListsProgramming the Telephone List Numbers (B7 Models Only)Th

24 General Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22627-AS,TMAEPF-22627-OYMAEPF-22627-AUMAEPF-24Programming the Radio’s Lists (cont.)6. Press the “sel

25 General Radio Features Operation(cont.)MAEPF-22628-OAD,AE,AF,22627-O (Q) MAEPF-22628-OZ,AA25Programming the Radio’s Lists (cont.)Programming the Ca

MAEPF-22628-OAH,AB,Z,ACProgramming the Radio’s Lists (cont.)6. Press the “select” key (normally side button 1)to enter the number-edit mode. The displ

MAEPF-22628-OAI,AJ,J,R,AGViewing Your Radio’s ID Number1. To view your radio’s ID number, press the rightarrow key ( ) until “CALL” appears on thed

Contents (cont.)2 MTX Series Models B5 and B7Privacy Plus Portable RadiosContents (cont.)Conventional Radio Features OperationConventional Telephone O

MAEPF-22624-OSketch A, B2828 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Failsoft OperationThe “failsoft” system ensures that you willcontinue to have r

MAEPF-22627-OSk AA,B,C,Z29Trunked Telephone OperationThe trunked telephone feature allows you to useyour trunked radio similar to a standardtelephone.

MAEPF-22627-OSk H, G, H, Z30Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.)Calling the Last Number Dialed1. Press the phone button (normally the orange topbutton)

MAEPF-22627-ASk H,IMAEPF-22627-OGMAEPF-22627-AJTrunked Telephone Operation (cont.)Making a Telephone Call Using the Keypad (Model B7 Only)1. Press the

32 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22627-OSk Z32Trunked Telephone Operation (cont.)5. If the party you are calling answers, begin yourc

MAEPF-22627-ASk HMAEPF-22627-OQ, AB,MAEPF-22627-AMTrunked Telephone Operation (cont.)Calling a Number in the Telephone List1. To call a number in the

2ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY0HOME34 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22627-OGMAEPF-22627-AMMAEPF-22627-OZ34Trunked Telephone Operat

MAEPF-22628-OB, AG3535 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only)The Private Conversation fe

36 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJ, AG36Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.)Calling the L

MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJMAEPF-22628-AI3737 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.)Dire

MAEPF-22108-OMAEPF-22657-OMAEPF-22109-AInspection and UnpackingInspect the shipping carton for any signs of damage.Remove and check the contents to be

38 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OAG38Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.)4. Press the PTT switc

MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJ, AH, K, L3939 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)2ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY0HOMEPrivate Conversation™ I and II Call Op

40 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OK, AG40Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.)5. When you have s

MAEPF-2628-OAI, AJ, AH, K, L, M4141 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.)Callin

42 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OO, P, S, O, AG42Private Conversation™ I and II Call Operation (800 MHz Only) (cont.)5. Enter t

43 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OAK, B, C, AG43Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz, VHF, UHF)The Enhanced Pr

44 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJ, H, AG442ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY0HOME12ABC3DEFEnhanced Private Conversation™ C

MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJMAEPF-22628-OSMAEPF-22628-AI4545 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF

46 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OH, AG462ABC13DEF6MNO5JKL4GHI7PRS8TUV9WXY0HOMEEnhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (90

MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJ, AH, K, L4747 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.)Scro

4 Getting Started4AntennasRadio/Antenna IdentificationAn information label is attached to the back of your radio (chassis), just underthe battery cont

48 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OK, H, AG48Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.)5. When you

MAEPF-22628-OAI, AJ, AH, K, L, M4949 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.)C

50 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OO, P, S, O, H, AG50Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.)5.

MAEPF-22628-OH, AL5151 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900 MHz VHF, UHF) (cont.)Leaving a Call

MAEPF-22628-OAK, T, ALCall Alert™ Page OperationThe Call Alert page feature lets your radiofunction like a pager (beeper). Depending uponhow it is pro

53 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OAK, T, C, AG53Call Alert Page Operation (cont.)Answering a Call Alert Page With a PrivateConve

MAEPF-22628-OAK, T, C, AG5454 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)Call Alert Page Operation (cont.)Answering a Call Alert Page With an EnhancedPri

MAEPF-22628-OC, AL, AGCall Alert Page Operation (cont.)Sending a Call Alert to the Last ID NumberTransmitted or Received1. To send a Call Alert to the

56 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OCMAEPF-22628-AI56Call Alert Page Operation (cont.)Direct Entry of the ID Number to be Call Ale

MAEPF-22628-OAL, AGCall Alert Page Operation (cont.)4. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. Note: If the ID number you are trying to send isnot

MAEPF-22801-AAntenna InstallationScrew the threaded end of the antenna into the antenna receptacle located ontop of the radio. Rotate the antenna cloc

58 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OC, AH, K, L58Call Alert Page Operation (cont.)Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List1. To

MAEPF-22628-OAL, AGCall Alert Page Operation (cont.)5. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number. 6a. If you hear five beeps, the ID number has beenr

60 Trunked Radio Features Operation (cont.)MAEPF-22628-OC, AH, K, L, M60Call Alert Page Operation (cont.)Paging an ID Number at a Location in the Call

MAEPF-22628-OO, P, S, AL, AGCall Alert Page Operation (cont.)5. Enter the second digit of the location number.The display shows the location number fo

MAEPF-22627-AHMAEPF-22627-OGMAEPF-22627-AZConventional Telephone OperationThe conventional telephone feature allows you touse your conventional radio

63 Conventional Radio Features Operation(cont.)MAEPF-22627-AH, I63Conventional Telephone Operation (cont.)Making a Telephone Call Using the Keypad (Mo

MAEPF-22627-OGMAEPF-22627-AJMAEPF-22627-OZConventional Telephone Operation (cont.)3. When you have finished entering your number,press the PTT switch.

65 Conventional Radio Features Operation(cont.)MAEPF-22627-AH22627-OQ, AB22627-AM65Conventional Telephone Operation (cont.)Calling a Number in the Tel

MAEPF-22627-OG, AB, ZConventional Telephone Operation (cont.)4. When you have selected the member you wish tocall, press the PTT switch. The display w

67 Batteries and AccessoriesMAEPF-22109-O67Battery InformationThe MTX Series radio receives its power(7.5Vdc) from a rechargeable nickel-cadmium batte

MAEPF-22057-BREQUIREMAEPF-22058-BMAEPF-22056-A6Getting Started (cont.)MAEPF-22056-AMAEPF-22057-BMAEPF-22058-B6Battery Installation1. Turn off the radi

Memory Effect (Reduced Charge Capacity)Memory effect was a phenomenon which caused a temporary loss in batterycapacity or voltage due to repetitive sh

6969 Batteries and Accessories (cont.)Accessories List (cont.)Multi-Unit Battery Chargers, Six-Pocket Dual-Rate 50/60Hz:NTN1177 90-240Vac, with 117Vac

7070 General Information (cont.)Radio CareCleaningClean external surfaces of the radio with a mild detergent and a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled

MAEPF-19564-O7171 General Information (cont.)FCC Safety Standards The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), withits action in General Docket 79-144

7272 General Information (cont.)Restrictions Because this radio contains a transmitter, federal law prohibits unauthorized,non-licensed personnel fro

7373 General Information (cont.)Express Service Plus (ESP)Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan.ESP provides for th

74Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola equipment described in this manual may include copyrightedMotorola computer programs stored in semiconducto

7 Getting Started (cont.)Universal Connector Seal RemovalWARNING:• When not in use, keep the side connectorcovered using the universal connector sealp

8 Getting Started (cont.)MAEPF-22653-OMTX 4 three-position  (ABC) toggle switch5 LED indicator6 emergency button2 channel selector1