Motorola APX 8000 User Manual

preferred Mode Select menu saves the current zone and channel to one of the Mode Select menus.
The radio displays MS0x is programmed.
NOTE:
Saving the current zone and channel of your radio to a keypad button is only applicable to
Model 3.5.
Your radio must be programmed for you to use this feature.
5.4.1
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey
Five softkeys are available for you to save the frequently used zone and channel.
Prerequisites: Enable the Preconfigurable Preset Zone and Channel field.
Procedure:
1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.
2
or to MS1, MS2 ... or MS5.
3 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below one of the softkeys (MS1–MS5).
You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.
If the Preconfigurable Preset Zone and Channel field is disabled, a negative tone sounds.
NOTE: Short press of the programmed softkey changes your current transmission to the zone
and channel programmed in this softkey.
5.4.2
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button
You can save the frequently used zone and channel to the programmable buttons and keypad digit 0 to
9 buttons.
Prerequisites: Enable the Preconfigurable Preset Zone and Channel field.
Procedure:
1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.
2 Press and hold the button you desire to program.
You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.
If the Preconfigurable Preset Zone and Channel field is disabled, a negative tone sounds.
NOTE:
Short press of the programmed button changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this button.
5.5
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call
Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to
calls.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
• The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting.
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Motorola APX 8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	APX 8000
Category	Two-Way Radio
Language	English