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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Radio is dead.
Possible Problem (1): Batteries may be dead (alkaline) or not properly charged (NiCd).
Solution :If the display does not light, or the ‘BATT’ indicator flashes on and off, you should replace the alkaline batteries, or if you are using NiCd batteries, recharge them.
Possible Problem (2): Batteries may not be positioned correctly in the radio.
Solution :See “Installing and Removing Batteries” on page 8 for the appropriate battery installation instructions.
NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough.
Possible Problem (1): Battery may be incorrectly charged.
Solution :If you use a desktop charger, make sure the battery is positioned properly in the charger base. If you are using a wall charger, make sure that the LED on the charger glows red, indicating correct charging status. See “Charging with Wall Charger” on page 11 and “Charging with Desktop Charger” on page 12.
Possible Problem (2): Battery may not be fully charged.
Solution :Turn radio off while charging battery. Charging time will be doubled if the radio is turned on while charging.
Contents
Portable Radios
AP73 Quick Reference
Basic Operation
MHz Operation
Individual Call, , Group Call, or All Call
SPM Dis- SPM Browse Menu
Year Limited Warranty For Radios
Step
Copyright Information
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
Additional Operations
Press and hold to enable / disable PTT ID
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
Programming a User-Defined TX Frequency
Selecting The TX Offset
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
To enter the edit mode
Editing the Phone Access / Deaccess Codes
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
Indicators
LCD Segments and Indicators
Indicators with Segments
Alert Tone Indicators
Individual Selective Call Decode
Acknowledgment ID Decode
Group and All Call Selective Call Decode
Nuisance Channel Delete
Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy
Information For Safe, Efficient Opera- tion
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
Service
Licensing & Service Information
Licensing
NiCd battery does not charge or last long enough
Troubleshooting
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
Battery & Charging Accessories
Accessories
Antennas
Carrying Cases & Accessories
Audio & Signalling Accessories for all models
Radio to Radio Cloning Accessory
Limited Warranty Motorola Radio Products
General
Radio Specifications
Receiver
Transmitter