Motorola APX Series User Manual

6.11
Text Messaging Service
Text Messaging Service (TMS) allows you to send and receive messages and run database queries
directly from your radios. The maximum number of characters allowed for a text message is 200
characters.
The types of text messages available are:
• A new text message (free form message).
• A predefined message (quick text message).
• An edited quick text message.
• A query (ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution).
NOTICE: Query is only supported in the ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution. For more
information, see ASTRO 25 Advanced Messaging Solution and Two-Factor Authentication.
6.11.1
Accessing the Messaging Features
Procedure:
1 Perform one of the following actions:
• Press the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to access the
TMS feature screen.
• Press and hold the Data Feature button or the preprogrammed TMS Feature button to
access the Inbox.
• Follow the procedure described next to access this feature using the radio menu.
2 or to TMS.
3 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.
4 or to scroll through the main menu options.
6.11.2
Composing and Sending a New Text Message
Procedure:
1
or to TMS.
2 Press the Menu Select button directly below TMS to access the TMS feature screen.
3 Press the Menu Select button directly below COMP to see the compose options.
4 Press the Menu Select button directly below NEW to compose a new message.
A blinking cursor appears on the COMPOSE screen.
5 Use the keypad to type or edit your message.
6 Press the Menu Select button directly below OPTN once the message is composed.
7 Perform one of the following actions:
•
or to scroll through the address list and select the required address.
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Motorola APX Series Specifications

General

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