Motorola MT2000 manual Programming a Basic MTX8000 Trunked Radio, Desired Features

MTSX RSS TUTORIAL

3.3PROGRAMMING A BASIC MTX8000 TRUNKED RADIO

In this tutorial, we list the desired features, address the major decisions involved, and give step-by-step instructions for programming a basic MTX8000 trunked portable radio

3.3.1Desired Features

Let's assume the following features are desired:

•Two systems, two subfleets/talkgroups each

•Talkgroup scan with one list

•Telephone interconnect with a call list

We will assume that the factory defaults are suitable for most parameter values.

3.3.2Major Decisions Involved

To program the desired features above, the approach with the RSS will be:

1.Determine desired number of systems and subfleets desired and their configuration.

2.Determine desired feature systems to use (basic, scan, etc.).

3.Determine desired features to program radio-wide (all systems).

4.Determine desired features to program per-system per-personality, etc.

3.3.3High Level Programming Flow

The overview of the flow of programming in this example is as follows:

1.Read the radio.

2.Merge the TCMS download file with the radio's codeplug.

3.Assign button/switch functions that differ from factory defaults.

4.Program the phone list.

5.Reference the scan list to each personality.

6.Assign personalities to switch positions on the zone/channel screen.

7.Fill in the scan list with desired zone/channel entries.

8.Program the radio.

3.3.4Step-by-Step Specific Programming Instructions

We have designed a sample chart (Page 3-14) for recording the features you wish to program into your trunked radio. See Appendix F for a blank form you can use for future radios.

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