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MHz Mode Operations
Selecting The TX Offset
For the AP 73, the transmit frequency can be the same as the receive frequency (no offset), or having a stan- dard positive or negative offset, or it can be a user- defined TX frequency.
➊Press OFS momentarily to toggle between no off- set, standard positive, negative offset, or user- defined TX frequency (refer to the table below).
| Indicator(s) | | Offset Mode | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| None | | No offset (simplex) | |
| | | | |
| + | | Standard Positive Offset | |
| | | |
| - | Standard Negative Offset | |
| | | |
| + - | User-defined TX Frequency | |
| | | |
Programming A User-Defined TX Frequency |
➊Press and hold | OFS | until the “+ –” indicators begin |
to flash (takes about 3 seconds).
NOTE
The LCD Screen (18) displays the current user- defined TX frequency.
➋Enter the desired TX frequency via one of the fol- lowing method:
(i)Through The Numeric Keypad (19)
➀Enter the desired TX frequency.
NOTE
To fill in trailing zeros, press Toggle Light / Enter and Parameter Transfer Button (4).
Contents
Portable Radios
AP73 Quick Reference
Basic Operation
MHz Operation
Individual Call, , Group Call, or All Call
SPM Dis- SPM Browse Menu
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Contents
Introduction
Coverage of this User Guide
Packing Information
Radio Antenna Antenna Adaptor Spring Belt Clip
Knobs, Buttons, Connectors and Others
Signal Button
Low Power / Frequency Step Button
Push-To-Talk PTT Button
Squelch / PL Button
Mode / Backspace Button
Accessory Connector
Speaker
Left Scroll / Offset Button
Enable / Disable PTT ID Key
Battery Pack
Battery Latches
Numeric Keypad
Installing and Removing Batteries
Getting Started
Attaching and Removing the Antenna
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
Charging NiCd Battery Pack
Charging your Battery for the First time
Length of time required to fully charge a new battery
Charging your Battery Subsequently
Length of time required to fully recharge a used battery
➊ Make sure the battery pack is attached to the radio
Charging with Wall Charger
Charging with Desktop Charger
➊ Place the Charger Insert into the Desktop Charger
➋ Insert the radio / battery into the charging docket
Adjusting the Volume
High / Low Power Output
Basic Operations
Turning the Radio On
Transmitting a Message
Receiving a Message
Press and hold to enable / disable PTT ID
Additional Operations
Display Backlight
Locking / Unlocking the Radio’s Function
Changing Squelch Modes
Ctcss
Setting Squelch Level
Selecting The Receive PL / DPL Squelch Code
➊Press and hold
Selecting a Transmit PL / DPL Squelch Code
➋P ress
Receive And Transmit PL / DPL Code Tables
RPL.xxx PL Freq Equiv TPL.xxx PL Code
Equiv
MHz Mode Operations
Selecting MHz Mode
Selecting the Frequency Step Size
➊Press and hold
Selecting a Receive Frequency
Enter the desired frequency
Ii Through The Selector Knob
Combination
Selecting The TX Offset
Programming a User-Defined TX Frequency
To flash takes about 3 seconds
MHz Mode Operations
MHz Mode Operations
Memory Mode Operations
Selecting Memory Mode
Selecting a Memory Channel
Rotate the Selector Knob 2 to the desired chan- nel number
Programming a Memory Channel
Loading a Memory Channel
Scan Operations
Programmable Band Scan
➊Press
Frequency range
Rotate the Selector Knob 2 anti-clockwise
➋Press
Transmitting During Band Scanning
Pressing Push-To-Talk PTT Button 6, a digit on
Memory Channel Scan
Before
Press D
Press Push-To-Talk PTT Button 6 to talk, release to listen
Scan Operations
Dtmf Telephone Interconnect
Placing a Telephone Call
Press
Stores the preprogrammed telephone number
Last Number Redial
Storing a Phone Number
Press and hold Push-To-Talk PTT Button
Then press
If you make a mistake, press
To scroll the cursor to the left or right
Displaying a Stored Phone Number
Voice Selective Call Optional
Receiving a Voice Selective Call
Sending a Voice Selective Call
Programmed see Edit Selective Call IDs on
Special Programming Mode SPM
Entering SPM
Exiting SPM
Turn off the radio to exit SPM
SPM Browse Menu
Editing SPM Parameters
Editing the Channel Scan List
To scroll through the channels
Erase a Single Channel from Memory
Editing the Phone Access / Deaccess Codes
To enter the edit mode
➋ Press
Edit PTT ID
➊ In SPM, rotate the Selector Knob 2 to the PTT ID
Ing PTT ID
Edit Selective Call IDs
Editing Time Out Timer
Setting the Selective Call Tone Status
➋ Use
To change the current status
Setting the Sidetones Status
To toggle between On and Off
Setting the Alert Tone Volume
Setting the Battery Saver Status
➋ Use OFS Options
To scroll through the three
Setting the Battery Type
Setting the Accessory Sense Option
➊ In SPM, rotate the Selector Knob 2 to the Set
To scroll through the options
Factory Reset Feature
Special Programming Mode SPM
LCD Segments and Indicators
Indicators
Indicators with Segments
Alert Tone Indicators
Individual Selective Call Decode
Acknowledgment ID Decode
Group and All Call Selective Call Decode
Nuisance Channel Delete
Information For Safe, Efficient Opera- tion
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
For Portable Two-way Radios
Electromagnetic Interference/compatibility
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Blasting Caps And Areas
For Vehicles With An Air Bag
Recycling / Disposal of NiCd Batteries
United States
Europe
Asia
Japan
Licensing & Service Information
Service
Licensing
Troubleshooting
NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough
Radio is dead
Solution Clean battery and charger contacts often
Alkaline Battery does not last long enough 10 minutes
Solution Use proper radio etiquette
Radio will not talk to other radios in system
Hearing other conversations or noise on your radio
Limited talk range
You have tried a solution for any of the above symp
You hear constant static from speaker
Toms, without success
Accessories
Battery & Charging Accessories
Antennas
Audio & Signalling Accessories for all models
Carrying Cases & Accessories
Radio to Radio Cloning Accessory
Limited Warranty Motorola Radio Products
Radio Specifications
General
Receiver
Transmitter