Motorola MT 1500 manual Send an Emergency Alarm

Page 39

Common Radio Features

Emergency

If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel.

Your radio can be programmed for the following:

•Emergency Alarm

•Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call

•Silent Emergency Alarm

•Emergency Call

Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio.

Send an Emergency Alarm

An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency.

1With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/ channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, the LED lights Red, and a tone sounds.

If the selected channel does not support emergency, the display shows NO EMERGENCY. Select a channel that does show EMERGENCY.

EMERGENCY

•Red LED

•Short medium-pitched tone

NO EMERGENCY

Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second.

MT 1500 Model 1.5

27

Image 39

Contents Model User Guide Page Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Answer a Phone Call Class B Digital Device Declaration of ConformityIi MT 1500 Model Disclaimer Documentation CopyrightsIv MT 1500 Model Contents Common Radio Features Special Radio FeaturesHelpful Tips Range AccessoriesGlossary Commercial Warranty Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF FrequencyViii An operational procedure, practice, condition General Radio OperationNotations Used in This Manual MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Physical Features of the MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Programmable Features Programmable FeaturesBacklight DisplayStatus Symbols Alert Tones Light Emitting Diode LED IndicatorsLED Indicators Alert TonesGroup Low-Pitched Group Battery Charger Standard Accessories BatteryRemove the Battery Attach the BatteryPress the Smart Battery Smart Battery ConditionAntenna Attach the AntennaRemove the Antenna Belt Clip Attach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip Universal Connector Cover Remove the Connector CoverAttach the Connector Cover Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter Remove the AdapterAttach the Adapter Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise Radio On and Off Turn the Radio OnTurn the Radio Off Zones and Channels Select a ZoneSelect a Channel Mode Select Button Receive / Transmit Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor ButtonsAdjust the Volume Control Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set ButtonUse the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Following Conventional Mode OperationConventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation Conventional Squelch Options Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power Level Rotate the TX Power LevelPL Defeat Time-Out TimerEmergency Send an Emergency AlarmACK Received Send an Emergency Call Send a Silent Emergency AlarmUsing this operation Means you will talk View a Scan List ScanEmergency Keep-Alive Turn Scan On and OffDelete a Nuisance Channel Scan List EmptyMake a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan OnlyAnswer a Phone Call Telephone Calls Trunking OnlyPress the Call Response button again to hang up Private Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Private Call Press the Call Response button within 20 secondsSelect Repeater or Direct Operation Call Alert PagingRepeater or Direct Operation Answer a Call AlertFailsoft Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System Controls TransmitPress the Site Lock/Unlock button Out-of-RangeSite Lock AND/ORSite View and Change View the Current SiteChange the Current Site Special Radio Features Handling CleaningHelpful Tips Radio CareService BatteryBattery Life Battery Charge Status Charging the BatteryGauge shows If the battery’s charge is Battery Recycling and DisposalRadio Operating Frequencies AntennaHelpful Tips Antennas AccessoriesBody-Worn Carry AccessoriesBatteries Belt ClipsEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ChargersCommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers Surveillance AccessoriesMicrophones, Remote Speaker Adapters and Adapter CableEarpieces Headsets and Headset Accessories SwitchesRadio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel AssignmentsEmergency Channel Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency RequirementsMT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Glossary ACKAstro LED DPLFCC LCDPTT Standby Selective SwitchRepeater SquelchLimited Warranty Commercial WarrantyIII. State LAW Rights II. General ProvisionsWhat this Warranty does not Cover IV. HOW to GET Warranty ServiceVI. Patent and Software Provisions MotorolaVII. Governing LAW Commercial Warranty Index Index PL defeat Page 6871199L01