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- Page 1 MTX-800 Classic and MTX-900 Classic Trunked Portable Radios User’s Guide...
- Page 2 *6881079C65* Motorola, Inc. 1411 E. Washington St. 68P81079C65-O Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641...
- Page 3 The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted Motorola computer program.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Unpacking.....................3 Antenna Installation ................4 Battery Installation ................5 Battery Removal ...................5 Alert Tones ...................6 MTX-800 Classic (Type I) Features ....................9 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ...........9 Operating Procedures ................11 To Turn the Radio On and Off ............11 To Set the Volume Level..............11 Selecting Channels ................11... - Page 5 Receiving a Private Conversation Call ..........27 Making Trunked Telephone Calls ............28 Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls ............29 Announcement Group Calls..............30 System-Wide Calls................31 Making Conventional Dispatch Calls ...........31 Making Conventional (MRTI) Telephone Calls ........32 MTX-900 Classic (Type II) Features ....................33 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors...........33 Operating Procedures ................34 To Turn the Radio On and Off .............35 To Adjust the Volume Level..............35...
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Page 6: General Information
General Information Unpacking Remove and check the contents of the packing case to be certain that all ordered items have been shipped. Inspect all items thoroughly. If any items have been damaged during transit, report the damage to the shipping company immediately. User’s Guide Antenna Belt Clip... -
Page 7: Antenna Installation
Antenna Installation Screw the threaded end of the antenna into the large threaded antenna bushing located on top of the radio. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it fits firmly against the bushing. -
Page 8: Battery Installation
Battery Installation Align the notched end of the battery with the grooves in the radio baseplate. Mate the notches and the grooves and slide the battery toward the battery latch until the battery "clicks" into place. Battery Removal Remove the battery by holding the battery latch up toward the top of the radio. -
Page 9: Alert Tones
Alert Tones The MTX-800 Classic and MTX-900 Classic radios generate the following audible tones to indicate radio operating conditions: Illegal Mode A low-pitched "baaaah" tone is heard when an invalid or unprogrammed operation is attempted, for example: the rotary and toggle switches are set to an... - Page 10 A continuous "bah-bah-bah" tone heard when the Dispatch Busy PTT is pressed indicates that the system is busy (no voice channels are available). Release the PTT and wait for a Call Back tone. Call Back This is the same as the Talk Permit tone. It is heard following a Dispatch Busy when a voice channel becomes available.
- Page 11 Private Conver- Two “beep” tones announce an incoming private call. sation Response After 20 seconds the radio will stop signalling and (MTX-800/900 forget the ID of the calling radio. Classic Type II Only) Private Conver- If the radio is in the Private Conversation mode for more sation Mode than six seconds with no ID present, the illegal-mode tone will sound.
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Page 12: Mtx-800 Classic (Type I)
MTX-800 Classic (Type I) Features The Motorola MTX-800 Classic (Type I) radio (model H25JBF51B4) is a trunked/conventional system portable radio. Its features include: • Two Subfleet Select • Six System Select • Trunked and Conventional Operation • Call Alert Decode/Encode •... - Page 13 Top Mounted Controls Subfleet Select Switch Three position toggle-type switch, allows selection of 2 subfleets and Call Alert Encode, or conventional channels. External/Accessory Connector Allows operation with accessories. On/Off Switch - Volume Control Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the radio volume level. LED Transmit Indicator Lights up when the radio is transmitting.
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Page 14: Operating Procedures
Operating Procedures After a fully charged battery and an antenna have been connected to the radio, you may begin operating your radio. If necessary, review the preliminary information to be sure you understand the radio's features, controls, and indicators. To Turn the Radio On and Off Turn the on/off switch in a clockwise direction. -
Page 15: Making Trunked Dispatch Calls
Making Trunked Dispatch Calls Select the desired subfleet using the rotary and toggle switches. Press the PTT to talk. If the LED is lit, you are transmitting normally (the channel is clear to use). If a dispatch busy tone is heard, release the PTT and wait for a call back tone. -
Page 16: Making Trunked Telephone Calls
Making Trunked Telephone Calls In order to make a telephone call from your radio, it must be authorized to access the telephone network on the trunked system selected. To make a telephone call from a trunked system, press the telephone interconnect button; listen for a dial tone. -
Page 17: Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls
If an invalid key tone is heard when the telephone interconnect button is pressed, the telephone interconnect option has not been enabled. Telephone calls cannot be made. If an illegal mode tone is heard when the telephone interconnect button is pressed, the radio may be out-of-range of the system or not authorized to access telephone interconnect. -
Page 18: Receiving A Call Alert
Receiving a Call Alert (Page) When a Call Alert (page) is received, four “beep” tones will be heard. These tones will continue every six seconds until the page is acknowledged. “Beep “Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep” Beep” To answer the page, press the PTT and speak normally. -
Page 19: Sending A Call Alert (Page)
Sending a Call Alert (Page) Select the desired trunked system with the rotary switch and “*” move the toggle switch to the position. Enter the six-digit radio ID of the radio you”re calling. Press the PTT to send the Call Alert. -
Page 20: Failsoft Operation
Failsoft Operation In the event of a trunked system failure, radio communication is still possible in the failsoft mode. When the trunking controller fails and the system is within range, the radio will automatically enter failsoft. “Beep” While in failsoft, the radio operates on a pre-determined frequency in a non-trunked (conventional) manner. -
Page 21: Making Conventional Dispatch Calls
Conventional Operation Making Conventional Dispatch Calls Select a conventional channel using the toggle and rotary select switches. Press the PTT to talk. If the red LED is lit, you are transmitting normally (the channel is clear to use). If you hear someone else talking while the PTT is held, the channel is in use. -
Page 22: Mtx-800 Classic (Type Ii)
MTX-800 Classic (Type II) Features The Motorola MTX-800 Classic (Type II) radio (model H25JKF51B6) is a trunked/conventional system portable radio. Its features include: • Three Subfleet Select • Six System Select • Trunked and Conventional Operation • Call Alert Decode/Encode •... -
Page 23: Operating Procedures
Top Mounted Controls Subfleet Select Switch Programmable three-position channel selector. Used together with the rotary switch to access trunked systems or talk groups, or conventional channels. External/Accessory Connector Allows operation with accessories. On/Off Switch - Volume Control Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the radio volume level. LED Transmit Indicator Lights up when the radio is transmitting. -
Page 24: To Turn The Radio On And Off
To Turn the Radio On and Off Turn the on/off switch - volume control in a clockwise direction. If the radio is not already turned on, the knob will click as it is turned. To turn the radio off, turn the volume control switch counterclockwise until it clicks. -
Page 25: Time-Out Timer
Time-Out Timer Time-out timers are preset for 15, 30, 60, or 120 seconds. If the PTT is pressed and held for more than the preset time, radio transmission will be cut off. This is to prevent a unit from tying up a channel. -
Page 26: Automatic Multiple Site Select (Amss) Operation
Automatic Multiple Site Select (AMSS) Operation (Not Factory Programmable) If your radio has AMSS you can operate on up to eight sites in your area. With AMSS enabled, your radio automatically tries to find the best site available. However, you can force it to look for another site. -
Page 27: Initiating A Call Alert (Page)
Initiating a Call Alert (Page) Press the button on the keypad for one second to enter a Call Alert mode. Enter the six-digit radio ID of the radio you are calling. Press and release the PTT. If the radio you are calling is turned on, you will hear the Call Alert acknowledgement of one “beep,”... -
Page 28: Receiving A Call Alert (Page)
Receiving a Call Alert (Page) When a Call Alert (Page) is received, four “beep” tones will be heard. These tones will continue every six seconds until the page is acknowledged. Note: When the radio is “Call Alerted”, the calling radio ID is stored in the receiving radio. -
Page 29: Making A Private Conversation Call
Making a Private Conversation Call Press the button on the keypad for one second to enter Private Conversation mode. Enter the six-digit ID of the radio you are calling. Press the PTT and speak. During a Private Conversation, there is no indication that the target unit is available. -
Page 30: Receiving A Private Conversation Call
Receiving a Private Conversation Call When you receive a Private Conversation call, you will hear two beeps. These tones will continue until you respond. Note: When the radio receives a Private Conversation call, the calling radio ID is stored in the receiving radio. -
Page 31: Making Trunked Telephone Calls
Making Trunked Telephone Calls Note: In order to make a telephone call from your radio, it must be authorized to access the telephone network on the trunked system selected. To make a telephone call from a trunked system, press the telephone interconnect button;... -
Page 32: Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls
Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls A telephone-like ringing is heard when a telephone call is received. To answer the call, press the telephone interconnect button. Press the PTT to speak, then release it to listen. MTX-800S “Ring-Ring” When the conversation is finished, press the telephone interconnect button to hang up. -
Page 33: Announcement Group Calls
Announcement Call Groups A supervisory radio may be preprogrammed with an announcement group. This allows the radio to broadcast to a large number of talkgroups at the same time. Non-supervisory radios will automatically enter the announcement group when an announcement call is received. -
Page 34: System-Wide Calls
System-Wide Calls The MTX-800 Classic (Type II) trunked radio can receive system- wide calls. This allows all radios within a trunked system to hear a call, Talk Dispatch regardless of talkgroup affiliation. Group (System- Wide During a system-wide call, Call) normal talkgroup traffic is suspended. -
Page 35: Making Conventional (Mrti) Telephone Calls
Making Conventional (MRTI) Figure 1 Telephone Calls Figure 1 The MRTI (Microprocessor Radio Telephone Interconnect) provides a repeater connection to the telephone network which allows the radio to access the telephone lines when the proper access code is received. Note: When transmitting, remember to check if the channel is in use as in conventional dispatch. -
Page 36: Mtx-900 Classic (Type Ii)
MTX-900 Classic (Type II) Features The Motorola MTX-900 Classic (Type II) radio (model H25HFA51B4) is a trunked/conventional system portable radio. Its features include: • Three Talk Group Select • Six System Select • Trunked and Conventional Operation • Call Alert Decode •... -
Page 37: Operating Procedures
Top Mounted Controls Talk Group Select Switch Three-position toggle-type switch, allows selection of 3 trunked talk groups, announcement groups, or conventional channels. External/Accessory Connector Allows operation with accessories. On/Off Switch - Volume Control Turns the radio on and off and adjusts the radio volume level. LED Transmit Indicator Lights up when the radio is transmitting. -
Page 38: To Turn The Radio On And Off
To Turn the Radio On and Off Turn the on/off switch - volume control in a clockwise direction. If the radio is not already turned on, the knob will click as it is turned. To turn the radio off, turn the volume control switch counterclockwise until it clicks. -
Page 39: Making Trunked Dispatch Calls
Making Trunked Dispatch Calls Select the desired talk group using the rotary and toggle switches. Press the PTT to talk. If the LED is lit, you are transmitting normally (the channel is clear to use). If a dispatch busy tone is heard, release the PTT and wait for a call back tone. -
Page 40: Making Trunked Telephone Calls
Making Trunked Telephone Calls Note: In order to make a telephone call from your radio, it must be authorized to access the telephone network on the trunked system selected. To make a telephone call from a trunked system, press the telephone interconnect button;... - Page 41 Dial the desired telephone number using the keypad. When the person answers, transmit normally. Note: Tell the person answering that you are talking from a radio and, that, they should wait to hear the “beep” after you speak before replying. Otherwise, if they talk while you are transmitting, you won't be able to hear what they are saying.
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Page 42: Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls
Receiving Trunked Telephone Calls A telephone-like ring is heard when a telephone call is received. To answer the call, press the telephone interconnect button, press MTX-800S the PTT to speak, then release it to listen. “Ring-Ring” “Ring-Ring” When the conversation is finished, press the telephone interconnect button to hang up. -
Page 43: Receiving A Call Alert (Page)
Receiving A Call Alert (Page) When a Call Alert (page) is received, four “beep” tones will be heard. These tones will continue every six seconds until the page is acknowledged. To answer the page, press the “Private Response” button and speak normally. -
Page 44: Failsoft Operation
Failsoft Operation In the event of a trunked system failure, radio communication is still possible in the failsoft mode. When the trunking controller fails and the system is within range, the radio will automatically enter failsoft. While in failsoft, the radio operates on a pre-determined frequency in a non-trunked (conventional) manner. -
Page 45: Receiving A Private Conversation Call
Receiving a Private Conversation Call Two “beeps” announce an incoming private call. The tone will continue for 20 seconds or until there is a response. Push the “Private Response” button, followed by the PTT to answer a Private Conversation. Release the PTT to receive any replies. -
Page 46: Making Conventional Dispatch Calls
private call does not get through, you will hear an illegal mode tone. Press the PTT to try the call again, or press the “Private Response” button to clear the tone and exit to dispatch operation. When the called party responds, press the PTT to talk; release it to listen. -
Page 47: Making Conventional Telephone Calls
Making Conventional Telephone Calls Select a conventional channel using the toggle and rotary select switches. Press and hold the PTT and dial the telephone MRTI access code. Release the PTT and listen for a dialtone. Press and hold the PTT while dialing the desired telephone number using the keypad. -
Page 48: Battery Information
Battery Information Charging The MTX-800 Classic and MTX- 900 Classic radios use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. When properly used, they provide a safe and dependable power source necessary for peak radio performance. To ensure peak radio performance, batteries should be fully charged before use and periodically thereafter. -
Page 49: Battery Warnings
Charge batteries with the appropriate Motorola chargers only. Charging batteries in any other equipment may lead to battery damage and will void the battery warranty. -
Page 50: General Radio Care Cleaning
General Radio Care Cleaning Clean external surfaces of the radio with a mild detergent and a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush. A suitable detergent solution may be mixed by adding one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). Apply the detergent solution sparingly with the brush, being careful not to allow excess detergent to remain entrapped near connectors and controls or in cracks and crevices. -
Page 51: Handling
Handling Avoid physical abuse; do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily. Do not carry the radio by the antenna. Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids. Never allow the radio to become submersed. Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents, or spirits. -
Page 52: Safety Information
FCC regulated equipment. Motorola subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user... -
Page 53: Hazardous Atmosphere Operation
Classic and MTX-900 Classic radios have been thoroughly tested by Factory Mutual and carries its certification for operation in the hazardous atmospheres designated on the radio label. Radios must ship from the Motorola factory with the hazardous atmosphere options and cannot be... -
Page 54: Intrinsically Safe Models And Accessories
Failure to use the radio with the approved battery will negate the approval. MTX-800 Classic and MTX-900 Classic radios that are approved by Factory Mutual can be used in those applications requiring reliable two-way hand-held radios in the listed specific hazardous atmospheres. -
Page 55: Restrictions
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