Motorola MT 1500 manual Special Radio Features, Trunking System Controls, Transmit, Failsoft

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Special Radio Features

PTT ID

Transmit

Your radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice message.

Trunking System Controls

Failsoft

The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation, and automatically switches to its failsoft channel.

During failsoft operation:

Your radio transmits and receives

in conventional operation on aFAILSOFT predetermined frequency.

You hear a medium-pitched tone • Medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds.

When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked operation.

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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 Special Radio Features Common Radio FeaturesHelpful Tips Glossary Commercial Warranty AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeViii General Radio Operation An operational procedure, practice, conditionNotations 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 LED Indicators Light Emitting Diode LED IndicatorsAlert Tones Alert TonesGroup Low-Pitched Group Battery Charger Standard Accessories BatteryRemove the Battery Attach the BatteryPress the Smart Battery Smart Battery ConditionAttach the Antenna AntennaRemove the Antenna Attach the Belt Clip Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip Remove the Connector Cover Universal Connector CoverAttach the Connector Cover Remove the Adapter Remote Speaker Microphone AdapterAttach the Adapter Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwiseTurn the Radio Off Select a Zone Zones and ChannelsSelect 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 Selectable Power Level Common Radio FeaturesRotate the TX Power Level Conventional Squelch OptionsPL Defeat Time-Out TimerEmergency Send an Emergency AlarmACK Received Send an Emergency Call Send a Silent Emergency AlarmUsing this operation Means you will talk Emergency Keep-Alive ScanTurn Scan On and Off View a Scan ListDelete a Nuisance Channel Scan List EmptyMake a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan OnlyAnswer a Phone Call Telephone Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Private Call Private Calls Trunking OnlyPress the Call Response button within 20 seconds Press the Call Response button again to hang upRepeater or Direct Operation Call Alert PagingAnswer a Call Alert Select Repeater or Direct OperationTrunking System Controls Special Radio FeaturesTransmit FailsoftSite Lock Out-of-RangeAND/OR Press the Site Lock/Unlock buttonView the Current Site Site View and ChangeChange the Current Site Special Radio Features Helpful Tips CleaningRadio Care HandlingBattery ServiceBattery Life Battery Charge Status Charging the BatteryGauge shows If the battery’s charge is Battery Recycling and DisposalRadio Operating Frequencies AntennaHelpful Tips Antennas AccessoriesBatteries Carry AccessoriesBelt Clips Body-WornEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ChargersMicrophones, Remote Speaker Surveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter Cable CommPort Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpieces Switches Headsets and Headset AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Special Channel Assignments Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeEmergency Channel Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency RequirementsMT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ACK GlossaryAstro FCC DPLLCD LEDPTT Repeater Selective SwitchSquelch StandbyLimited 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