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

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