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Advanced Features

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Viewing and Changing a Site

This feature allows you to view the number of the current site or

force your radio to change to a new one.

Viewing the Current Site

Procedure:

1 Press the preprogrammed Site Search button.

> or < to RSSI.

2 The display momentarily shows the name of the current site

and its corresponding received signal strength indicator

(RSSI).

Changing the Current Site

Procedure:

1 Press and hold down the preprogrammed Site Search

button.

Press and hold down the Menu Select button directly below

RSSI.

2 A tone sounds and the display momentarily shows

SCANNING SITE.

When the radio finds a new site, it returns to the Home screen.

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Default Chapter4
- Menu Navigation4
Declaration of Conformity5
- Table of Contents7
Important Safety Information13
- Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance13
Software Version13
- Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)13
Informations Importantes Sur la Sécurité14
- Sécurité du Produit et Respect des Lignes Directrices Concernant L'exposition à L'énergie RF14
Version du Logiciel14
- Avis aux Utilisateurs (FCC et Industrie Canada)14
Computer Software Copyrights15
Documentation Copyrights15
Disclaimer15
Getting Started17
- How to Use this User Guide17
- Notations Used in this Manual17
- Take a Moment to Review the Following17
- Additional Performance Enhancement18
- What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You19
Preparing Your Radio for Use19
- Turning on the Radio20
  - Validating Compatibility During Power up20
- Adjusting the Volume21
Identifying Radio Controls21
- Radio Parts and Controls22
  - O5 Control Head and Microphone22
- Programmable Features23
  - Assignable Radio Functions23
  - Assignable Settings or Utility Functions25
- Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions25
- Using the Keypad28
- Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button32
Identifying Status Indicators32
- Status Icons33
- Text Messaging Service (TMS) Icons35
  - Status Icons35
  - TMS Menu Options36
- LED Indicator37
- Intelligent Lighting Indicators38
- Alert Tones39
General Radio Operation42
- Selecting a Zone42
- Use this Navigation Guide to Familiarize Yourself with the Basic Call Features: Selecting a Zone42
- Selecting a Radio Channel43
- Using Channel Search Button43
- Using Mode Select Feature44
  - Saving a Zone and Channel to a Softkey45
  - Saving a Zone and Channel to a Keypad Button45
- Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call46
- Making a Radio Call48
- Repeater or Direct Operation51
- Monitoring Features52
  - Monitoring a Channel52
  - Conventional Mode Operation53
Advanced Features54
- Advanced Call Features54
  - Calling a Phone Not in the List54
  - Use this Navigation Guide to Learn more about Advanced Features Available with Your Radio: Advanced Call Features54
- Receiving and Making a Selective Call (Conventional Only)55
  - Receiving a Selective Call55
  - Making a Selective Call55
- Using the Talkgroup Call Feature (Conventional Operation Only)56
  - Selecting a Talkgroup56
- Sending a Status Call57
- Using the Dynamic Regrouping Feature (Trunking Only)57
  - Requesting a Reprogram58
  - Classifying Regrouped Radios58
- Multiple Control Head Features59
  - Setting the Initial Control Head's ID59
- All Active Mode60
  - Intercom Feature in All Active Mode60
- One Active Mode60
- Contacts62
  - Making a Private Call from Contacts62
  - Adding a New Contact Entry64
  - Deleting a Contact Entry65
  - Adding a Contact to a Call List or Phone List65
  - Editing a Contact in a Call List or a Phone List66
- Scan Lists68
  - Viewing a Scan List68
  - Editing the Scan List68
  - Changing the Scan List Status69
  - Viewing and Changing the Priority Status69
- Scan70
  - Turning Scan on or off70
  - Turning Scan on While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Channels Only)70
  - Transmitting While the Scan Is on70
    - Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan70
    - Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan71
  - Deleting a Nuisance Channel71
  - Restoring a Nuisance Channel71
  - Changing Priorities Status While Scan Is on72
  - Restoring Priorities in a Scan List72
  - Hang up (HUB)72
- Call Alert Paging73
  - Receiving a Call Alert Page73
  - Sending a Call Alert Page74
  - In-Call User Alert75
- Emergency Operation75
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm76
  - Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only)76
  - Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call77
  - Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm78
  - Special Considerations for Emergencies78
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)79
  - Selecting or Changing ARS Mode79
  - Accessing the User Login Feature80
    - Logging in as a User80
    - Logging out81
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)82
  - Accessing TMS Feature82
  - Composing and Sending a New Text Message83
  - Sending a Quick Text Message84
  - Using the Priority Status and Request Reply Features86
  - Managing Text Messages87
  - Managing Sent Text Messages90
- Secure Operations92
  - Managing Encryption92
- The Global Positioning System (GPS)97
  - Understanding the GPS Feature97
  - Enhancing GPS Performance98
  - The Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)98
- Trunking System Controls106
  - Using the Failsoft System106
  - Going Out-Of-Range106
  - Smartzone107
  - Using Site Trunking Feature107
  - Locking and Unlocking a Site107
  - Viewing and Changing a Site108
    - Changing the Current Site108
    - Viewing the Current Site108
  - Trunked Announcement109
    - Initiating an Announcement109
- Ignition Switch Options110
  - Blank110
  - Tx Inhibit110
  - PTT Tx Inhibit110
  - Required110
  - Soft Power off110
  - Ignition Only Power up110
  - Emergency Power up111
  - Auto Power off Timer111
- Utilities112
  - Viewing Recent Calls List112
  - Selecting the Power Level112
  - Selecting a Radio Profile113
  - Controlling the Display Backlight113
  - Turning Keypad Tones on or off114
  - Turning Voice Mute on or off114
  - Using the Time-Out Timer115
  - Using the Conventional Squelch Operation Features115
    - Analog Options116
    - Digital Options116
  - Using the PL Defeat Feature116
  - Using the Digital PTT ID Feature116
  - Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)117
  - Accessing General Radio Information117
  - Using Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)119
Helpful Tips123
- Caring for Your Radio123
- Cleaning the External Surface of the Radio124
Accessories125
- Highlights for the Accessories125
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range126
- Special Channel Assignments126
  - Emergency Channel126
  - Non-Commercial Call Channel126
- Operating Frequency Requirements127
Glossary129
Commercial Warranty and Service133

Brand	Motorola
Model	Astro APX Mobile 05 control head
Category	Radio
Language	English

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