Butler regional interoperable communications system (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Motorola APX 4000
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APX 4000 Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety 800 MHz Radio User Training APX 4000 Portable Radio Zone Batt Nuis...
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Before You Begin… APX 4000 View the Operations Training Presentation first, it covers: • Overview of Rensselaer County’s Radio System • Operations Guidelines • Policies and Procedures • Interoperability • Fleet Map Zone Batt Nuis • Channel Use...
APX 4000: Introduction APX 4000 Radio Functions: • Radio Operation • Audio Alerts: Tones & Bonks • Emergency Operation • Scan, Nuisance Delete • Side Cover & Accessories • Zone Batt Nuis Battery Care • Antenna • Contact for System Questions...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Top • 16-Position Channel Selector 16-Position • Antenna Channel Antenna Selector • On/Off Volume Control Knob On/Off Volume Control Knob • Emergency Top Light Bar Button Top Light Bar •...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Top • 16-Position Channel Selector 16-Position • Antenna Channel Antenna Selector • On/Off Volume Control Knob On/Off Volume Control Knob • Emergency Top Light Bar Button Top Light Bar •...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Top • 16-Position Channel Selector 16-Position • Antenna Channel Antenna Selector • On/Off Volume Control Knob On/Off Volume Control Knob • Emergency Top Light Bar Button Top Light Bar •...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Top • 16-Position Channel Selector 16-Position • Antenna Channel Antenna Selector • On/Off Volume Control Knob On/Off Volume Control Knob • Emergency Top Light Bar Button Top Light Bar •...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Top • 16-Position Channel Selector 16-Position • Antenna Channel Antenna Selector • On/Off Volume Control Knob On/Off Volume Control Knob • Emergency Top Light Bar Button Top Light Bar •...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Top • 16-Position Channel Selector 16-Position • Antenna Channel Antenna Selector • On/Off Volume Control Knob On/Off Volume Control Knob • Emergency Top Light Bar Button Top Light Bar •...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Front • Microphone • Speaker Speaker Microphone • LCD Display LCD Display • Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons Zone Batt Nuis • Home Button Home Button • Data Feature Data Feature Button...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Sides • Scan On/Off Button Scan On/Off Button • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Accessory • Back Light On/Off Connector Push-to-Talk • Keypad Lock/Unlock (PTT) Button • Accessory Connector Back Light...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Sides • Scan On/Off Button Scan On/Off Button • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Accessory • Back Light On/Off Connector Push-to-Talk • Keypad Lock /Unlock (PTT) Button • Accessory Connector Back Light...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Sides • Scan On/Off Button Scan On/Off Button • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Accessory • Back Light On/Off Connector Push-to-Talk • Keypad Lock /Unlock (PTT) Button • Accessory Connector Back Light...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Sides • Scan On/Off Button Scan On/Off Button • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Accessory • Back Light On/Off Connector Push-to-Talk • Keypad Lock/Unlock (PTT) Button • Accessory Connector Back Light...
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APX 4000: Radio Display and Soft Keys APX 4000 Radio - Sides • Scan On/Off Button Scan On/Off Button • Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Accessory • Back Light On/Off Connector Push-to-Talk • Keypad Lock /Unlock (PTT) Button • Accessory Connector Back Light...
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APX 4000: Radio Power Up APX 4000 On /Off and Volume Control To Power up the Radio • Turn the Volume Knob clockwise to power the radio • Your Radio will always power up to Zone 1 and Channel 1, as well as the Scan Mode (Scan...
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APX 4000: Navigating Zones APX 4000 Navigating Through Zones and Channels • Press the Zone button • Use the 4-way navigation buttons to scroll through zones • Press the Zone button again to select the zone being displayed Zone Batt Nuis •...
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APX 4000: Navigating Zones APX 4000 Navigating Through Zones and Channels • Press the Zone button • Use the 4-way navigation buttons to scroll through zones • Press the Zone button again to select the zone being displayed Zone Batt Nuis •...
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APX 4000: Navigating Zones APX 4000 Channel Select Knob Navigating Through Zones and Channels • Press the Zone button • Use the 4-way navigation buttons to scroll through zones • Press the Zone button again to select the zone being...
APX 4000: Transmit Operation APX 4000 To Transmit • Verify the channel you want to PTT Switch communicate with on the LCD Display • Listen for ongoing traffic and ensure the channel is clear before pressing the Push- To-Talk (PTT) Switch •...
APX 4000: Transmit Operation APX 4000 Microphone PTT Switch Speaking into the Microphone • Fully depress the PTT switch and wait for the Talk Permit Tone. If you talk before you hear the Talk Permit Tone, some of what you said will be lost •...
• Shouting distorts your voice and DOES NOT increase radio range Zone Batt Nuis • Always face the microphone • Note: APX 4000 is equipped with Dual Microphones, one on each side of the radio...
APX 4000: Receive Operation APX 4000 Channel Selector To Receive a Call • Ensure that the radio is selected to the proper channel, then PTT to respond • When in Scan, select the channel that has the highest priority Zone...
APX 4000: Audio Alerts APX 4000 Audio Alerts • Talk Permit Tone • Unprogrammed Channel • System Busy • Failsoft • Low Battery Zone Batt Nuis • Out-of-Range...
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APX 4000: Audio Alerts Talk Permit Tone APX 4000 REMEMBER! This is a Repeater-type system If you talk before you hear the Talk Permit Tone, some of what you said will be lost If you hear a tone when pressing the PTT, one of several things may be happening: •...
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APX 4000: Audio Alerts APX 4000 Unprogrammed Channel Heard when a channel position is selected that is not programmed with a channel Zone Batt Nuis...
APX 4000: Audio Alerts APX 4000 System Busy If you receive a System Busy • Release the PTT Switch • Wait for the Talk Permit Tone • Push the PTT and transmit your message Notes on System Busy • Delay is often very short (a few seconds) •...
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APX 4000: Audio Alerts Failsoft Mode APX 4000 • Failure of Trunking System • Radio automatically goes to Failsoft • Radio will beep every 10 seconds and display “Failsoft” on screen Notes on Failsoft Mode • Zone Batt Nuis Many channels will be put onto one frequency, so you may hear departments you normally would not hear •...
APX 4000: Audio Alerts APX 4000 Low Battery Tone Heard when the battery life is low. If this tone is heard, charge or replace your battery as soon as possible Tone will be transmitted to let other users know your battery is...
APX 4000: Audio Alerts APX 4000 Out of Range Tone • If your radio is receiving the Out-of-Range Tone, your radio is NOT seen by the system • You cannot Talk or Receive messages on trunked channels • System Channels and the...
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APX 4000: EMERGENCY Operation APX 4000 Emergency Button Emergency Button: Used in situations that demand immediate communications Think “LIFE AND DEATH” Zone Batt Nuis...
APX 4000: EMERGENCY Operation APX 4000 Declaring an Emergency – Trunked Operation • Instantaneous Transmit • “HOT MIC”: When activated, your microphone will automatically open for 10 Seconds. LCD screen will feature Emergency operation indicators in orange • Emergency Button...
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APX 4000: EMERGENCY Operation APX 4000 Declaring an Emergency – Ground Channel • Instantaneous Transmit • Emergency Alert will be broadcast to all radios within range, and selected on the same channel • “HOT MIC”: When activated, your microphone will automatically open for 10 Seconds.
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APX 4000: EMERGENCY Operation APX 4000 Clearing the Emergency • Once you have transmitted your emergency you need to clear your radio from the Emergency Mode • First, speak with dispatch to verify that Emergency can be cleared • Then do either of the following:...
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APX 4000: Scanning APX 4000 APX 4000 Portable can Scan Channels FIRE/EMS DISPATCH and ALERT are in the Scan List, along with your assigned TAC channel (Battalion/EMS- specific) 2 additional channels may be added at the Agency’s discretion Zone Batt...
APX 4000: Scanning APX 4000 Scan On/Off Entering Scan Mode • By pushing the Scan On/Off button, your radio will enter Scan Mode • Look for the Scan Symbol in the radio display to ensure that Scan mode is On •...
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APX 4000: Scanning APX 4000 Scan Symbol Entering Scan Mode • By pushing the Scan On/Off button, your radio will enter Scan Mode • Look for the Scan Symbol in the radio display to ensure that Scan mode is On •...
APX 4000: Menu Functions APX 4000 Programmable Button Functions The following Programmable Button functions are available: • Zone Select • Batt Zone Batt Nuis • Nuisance Delete...
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APX 4000: Menu Functions APX 4000 Programmable Button Functions The following Programmable Button functions are available: • Zone Select • Batt Zone Batt Nuis • Nuisance Delete...
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APX 4000: Menu Functions APX 4000 Programmable Button Functions The following Programmable Button functions are available: • Zone Select • Batt Zone Batt Nuis • Nuisance Delete...
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APX 4000: Menu Functions APX 4000 Programmable Button Functions The following Programmable Button functions are available: • Zone Select • Batt Zone Batt Nuis • Nuisance Delete...
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APX 4000: Side Cover & Accessories APX 4000 Accessory Connector Cover • The Accessory Connector Cover keeps the radio’s Accessory Connector contacts clean when no accessory is connected • The Accessory Connector Cover is removable to utilize accessories such as a shoulder mounted...
APX 4000: Side Cover & Accessories APX 4000 Removing the Side Cover • To remove the side cover, loosen the set screw and lift the cover from the base • Accessories or the side cover can be reattached by hinging at the top and then smoothing downward with your thumb.
APX 4000: Battery Care APX 4000 Proper Battery Care • Proper battery care enhances the usefulness of the radio battery. The battery should be recharged as soon as practical when the Low Battery indication appears • A fully charged battery provides approximately 8 to 12 hours of service (depending on the battery type) before recharging is required.
APX 4000: Battery Care APX 4000 Removing the Battery • To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Lift up the latch then slide the battery down to remove the battery from the radio. • Note: If your radio is preprogrammed with...
APX 4000: Battery Care APX 4000 Replacing the Battery • To replace the battery, slide the battery into the radio frame until the bottom latch clicks into place...
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APX 4000: Antenna APX 4000 Proper Antenna Care • Never replace the standard, half wave, flexible 7 1/2 inch, system recommended antenna with an after- Antenna market antenna. For questions, please reference the County policy • Do not replace the factory supplied...