Motorola operating instructions MTX Series Models B5 and B7 Privacy Plus Portable Radios

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MTX Series Models B5 and B7 Privacy Plus® Portable Radios

Contents
Introduction
Inspection and Unpacking	3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	3
Getting Started
Radio/Antenna Identification	4
Antenna Installation	5
Battery Installation	6
Battery Removal	6
Universal Connector Seal Removal	7
Belt Clip Installation and Removal	7
Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors	8
Keypad	10
Display	11
Alert Tone Indications	12
Indicator LED Indications	13
Time-Out Timer	13
Trunked or Conventional Radio Operation	13
Basic Radio Operation
Radio On/Off and Power-Up	14
Selecting a Trunked System and Mode	14
Selecting a Conventional Mode	15
Receiving	17
Transmitting	18
General Radio Features Operation
Low-Battery Alert	19
Variable RF Power Level	19
Muting the Keypad Tones	20
Scan Operation	21
Programming the Radio’s Lists	23
Trunked Radio Features Operation
Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number	27
Failsoft Operation	28
Trunked Telephone Operation	29
Private ConversationTM I and II Call Operation (800MHz Only)	35
Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call Operation (900MHz, VHF, UHF)	43
Call Alert™ Page Operation	52

,Motorola, MTX838, MTX 2000, MTX 8000, MTX 9000, Privacy Plus, Private-Line, Digital Private-Line, MDC-1200, PAC•RT, Quik-Call II, Stat-Alert, Channel Scan, Private Conversation, and Call Alert are trademarks of Motorola Inc.

© 1992 by Motorola Inc., Radio Products Group 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 Printed in U.S.A. 10/92. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents Privacy Plus Portable Radios 68P81072C40-OMTX Series Models B5 and B7 Privacy Plus Portable Radios General Information Contents Conventional Radio Features OperationBatteries and Accessories Introduction Inspection and UnpackingGetting Started AntennasUHF Battery Installation Battery RemovalUniversal Connector Seal Removal Belt Clip Installation and RemovalMTX Series Radio Model B5 Three-position Orange top button ABC toggle switch MTX Series Radio Model B7Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors Keypad Display Not ScanningAlert Tone Indications Trunked or Conventional Radio Operation Indicator LED IndicationsTime-Out Timer Basic Radio Operation Radio On/Off and Power-UpSelecting a Trunked System and Mode Selecting a Conventional Mode Basic Radio Operation Receiving Transmitting Variable RF Power Level General Radio Features OperationLow-Battery Alert Programmable Muting the Keypad Tones Scan Operation MAEPF-2206B C Programming the Radio’s Lists General Radio Features Operation B C General Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Viewing Your Radio’s ID NumberFailsoft Operation Trunked Telephone Operation Button to hang up. The radio will return to B C E F K L B C Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Private Conversation I and II Call Operation 800 MHz Only B C B C E F K L Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation B C B C E F K L Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Call Alert Page Operation 6MNO B C E F K L Trunked Radio Features Operation B C Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation Trunked Radio Features Operation B C Trunked Radio Features Operation Conventional Radio Features Operation Conventional Telephone OperationB C Conventional Radio Features Operation Conventional Radio Features Operation Conventional Radio Features Operation Charging Temperature Batteries and AccessoriesBattery Information Recharging Nickel-Cadmium BatteriesMemory Effect Reduced Charge Capacity Nickel-Cadmium Battery DisposalAccessories List Batteries and Accessories General Information Radio CareFCC Safety Standards Service RestrictionsExpress Service Plus ESP To obtain service under Extended Service PlusPatent Disclosure