Motorola APX 5500 User Manual

The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician.
2.24.15.5
Turning Off Non-Rearmable External Alarms
Procedure:
1 Perform one of the following actions:
• Press the Menu Select button directly below Call, Page or Phon to turn off the external
alarm(s) and access that feature.
• Press the PTT button or any control-head button to turn off the external alarm(s).
The Volume Rocker and the Dim button have no effect on the state of the external alarm(s).
2 Press the Menu Select button directly below H/L momentarily to rearm the horn and lights
feature.
2.24.15.6
Turning Off Rearmable External Alarms
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
• Press the Menu Select button directly below Call, Page or Phon to turn off the external
alarm(s) and access that feature. The external alarm(s) is turned off and automatically
rearmed so that when you exit the entry, the external alarm(s) will automatically turn on.
• Press the PTT button or any control head button other than the Menu Select button directly
below H/L to turn off the external alarm(s). The external alarm(s) is turned off and
automatically rearmed so that when you exit the entry, the external alarm(s) will automatically
turn on.
• Press the Menu Select button directly below H/L to turn off the external alarm(s) and exit the
Horn and Lights feature. Press the Menu Select button directly below H/L momentarily to
rearm the horn and lights feature.
The Volume Rocker and the Dim button have no effect on the state of the external alarm(s).
2.24.16
Front Panel Programming
You are able to customize certain feature parameters in Front Panel Programming (FPP) to enhance
the use of your radio.
2.24.16.1
Entering the Front Panel Programming Mode
You can follow this procedure to enter the front panel programming (FPP) mode on your radio.
2.24.16.1.1
Federal
Procedure:
1 Press
or to FPP and press the Menu Select button directly below FPP.
The radio displays the Enter password screen.
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Advanced Features
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Motorola APX 5500 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	Up to 1000 channels
Water Resistance	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz
Weight	500g (with battery)
Digital Protocol	P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2
Encryption	DES
Display	Color display

Summary

Important Safety Information

Read Me First

Additional Performance Enhancement

Preparing Your Radio for Use

Turning On the Radio

Procedure for powering on the radio and understanding initial display indicators.

Radio Controls

Control Head and Microphone Overview

Identification and description of physical controls on the radio.

Programmable Features and Functions

Assignable Radio Functions

List of functions that can be assigned to programmable buttons.

Keypad Operations and Modes

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Functionality

Functionality of the PTT button for transmitting and making calls.

Status Indicators

Status Icons Overview

Describes various icons indicating radio status like receiving, transmitting, RSSI.

Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators

LED Indicator Status

Explains the operational status indicated by the radio's LED.

Alert Tones Guide

Lists alert tones and the conditions that trigger them.

General Radio Operation

Selecting a Zone and Channel

Procedures for selecting zones and radio channels.

Selecting Channels via Search Button

Receiving and Responding to Radio Calls

How to receive and respond to talkgroup, private, and telephone calls.

Methods to Make a Radio Call

Ways to select zone, channel, ID, or talkgroup for making a call.

Monitor Feature Usage

Procedure for monitoring channel activity in conventional or trunked modes.

Advanced Features

ViQi Virtual Assistant

Advanced Call Features

Contacts Management

Provides address-book capabilities for initiating calls and managing contacts.

Scan Lists and Priority Scan

Creates and assigns channels/groups for scanning voice activity.

Scan Operation

Monitors traffic on different channels by scanning a list.

Call Alert Paging

Allows the radio to function like a pager for private alerts.

Emergency Operation Modes

How to use the emergency feature for critical situations.

Impact Detection Safety Feature

Activates emergency mode upon detecting gravity impact or orientation changes.

User Login and Logging Out

Text Messaging Service (TMS)

Quickly send/receive messages and run database queries.

Secure Operations and Encryption Management

Provides high-level voice security and manages encryption keys.

Radio Lock and Password Management

Requires a password to unlock the radio and manage passwords.

Radio Stun and Kill Features

Features to stun or kill radios remotely or directly.

Radio Inhibit Function

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)

Trunking System Controls

Voice Announcement Feature

Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Instant Recall for Calls

General Radio Information Access

External Alarms (Horn and Lights)

Front Panel Programming (FPP)