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Motorola APX 8000XE Instruction Manual

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APX
TWO-WAY RADIOS
APX 8000XE/APX8000
MODEL 2 AND MODEL 3
APX 8000
APX 8000XE
Model 3
Model 2

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  • Page 1 TWO-WAY RADIOS APX 8000XE/APX8000 MODEL 2 AND MODEL 3 APX 8000 APX 8000XE Model 3 Model 2...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS 1/4 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 FRONT COVER GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 1/4 GETTING STARTED CONTENTS 2/4 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS CONTENTS 3/4 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS CONTENT 4/4 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS 2/4 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS Using the Carry Holder Status Icons PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS Turning on/off the Radio Status Icons PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 3/4 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION ADVANCED FEATURES Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Call Alert Paging GENERAL RADIO OPERATION ADVANCED FEATURES Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call – Receiving and Call Alert Paging – Sending a Call Alert Page...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 4/4 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 UTILITIES - VOLUME SET UTILITIES – Setting the Time and Date UTILITIES – IMPRES Battery Annunciator CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: Motorola Solutions, Inc., 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: APX 8000XE/APX8000 conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
  • Page 7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 8 Your Motorola Solutions two-way radio is designed, manufactured, and tested to comply with all applicable national and international regulations for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, applicable regulations may require users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements.
  • Page 9 1 in. (2.5 cm) away from the nose or lips. Antenna should be kept away from the eye. • When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Motorola Solutions approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
  • Page 10 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION Acoustic Safety Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The louder the volume of the radio, the sooner your hearing will be affected.
  • Page 11 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION Operational Warnings The following explains the operational warnings: • For Vehicle With Air Bags – Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring.
  • Page 12 • Do not allow conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains to touch exposed battery terminals. Repair Repairs to a Motorola Solutions intrinsically safe radio product certified by, for example, FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC, should only be done at a location that has been audited under the certifying body's repair and service standard.
  • Page 13 Approved accessories or options, or both. This Approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed. There must be no substitution of items, even if the substitute has been previously Approved with a different Motorola Solutions communications equipment unit. Approved configurations are listed by the Approving Agency (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC).
  • Page 14 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 15 No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
  • Page 16 ANALOG AND DIGITAL AUDIO APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Although digital radio functions similar to analog radio, digital radios however are developed to offer more capabilities and features than analog radios. For instance, a single digital radio channel can support simultaneous radio users thus reducing bandwidth consumption.
  • Page 17 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 This Interactive End User Toolkit (IEUTK) covers the basic operation of the APX 8000XE Model 2 and Model 3 portables. However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 The following special notations identify certain items: Example Description Home button or Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as an icon. Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display.
  • Page 19 EID provides security encryption and authentication of IV & D data bearer service communication between the radio and the Customer Enterprise Network. SecureNet SecureNet allows user to perform secured communications on an Analog or Motorola Data Communication (MDC) channel. The MDC OTAR feature will allow users to perform OTAR activities on an MDC channel. CONTENTS <...
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements A few enhancements have been made to the Conventional Talkgroup at the system. These enhancements improve the Scan feature operation significantly when multiple agencies are using a single conventional radio frequency channel. These enhancements allow users to use Selective Squelch to operate on only the subset of talkgroups that are relevant to the users rather than all talkgroups on the channel.
  • Page 21 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Model 3 Model 2 Antenna On/Off/Volume Control Knob 16-Position Select Knob* 3-Position A/B/C Switch* ZONE Microphone Main Display Menu Select Buttons 4-Way Navigation Button Data Feature Button Home ~ Model 2...
  • Page 22 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Antenna 16-Position Select Knob On/Off/Volume Control Knob Display Microphone Display Light/Flip Main Speaker Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Volume Set Tone Battery Nuisance Delete Battery Latch CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 23 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 3-Position A/B/C Switch Zone Top (Orange) Button On/Off/Volume Conventional: Blank Control Knob Trunking: Emergency Top Display Antenna 2-Position Concentric 16-Position Switch Select Knob Scan On/Off CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 24 RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Remote Speaker Mic Volume Up/Down Display Light Scan Emergency CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 25 FLEET MAP APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Refer to your agency’s handout CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 26 • DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”. • DO NOT discard batteries in a fire. The Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance.
  • Page 27 PREPARING YOUR RADIO - CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery Charger To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress. Depending on your model of charger there may...
  • Page 28 ATTERY PREPARING YOUR RADIO - CHARGING THE IMPRES B APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 IMPRES Adaptive Charger • IMPRES Monitors the usage pattern of the battery and, • IMPRES Stores that information in the battery, then • Performs a recondition cycle only when needed.
  • Page 29 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 PREPARING YOUR RADIO - CHARGING THE IMPRES BATTERY Charge Indicator Description Single Flash Green Charger has successfully powered up. Steady Red Battery is in rapid charge mode. Flashing Green Battery has completed rapid charge (>90% available capacity).
  • Page 30 PREPARING YOUR RADIO - CHARGING THE IMPRES BATTERY APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 NOTE: Automatic Reconditioning of the Battery: Toward the end of the rapid charge cycle (STEADY RED indication), the battery voltage When the IMPRES battery is properly inserted exceeds the normal operating voltage of the radio.
  • Page 31 APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 PREPARING YOUR RADIO - CHARGING THE IMPRES BATTERY Manually Terminating Reconditioning: At any time during the reconditioning process (STEADY YELLOW indication), remove and 5 seconds reinsert the battery within . This causes the charger to terminate the reconditioning process and begin the charging process.
  • Page 32 PREPARING YOUR RADIO - CHARGING THE IMPRES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 BATTERY Initial Battery Charge: Must be in an IMPRES Adaptive Charger to properly calibrate the IMPRES battery and enable the Smart Energy features. This process is indicated by a STEADY YELLOW indicator light.
  • Page 33 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Attaching/Removing the Battery With the radio turned off, slide the battery into the radio’s frame until side latches click into place. To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Squeeze the release...
  • Page 34 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Attaching/Removing the Antenna With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise to attach it to the radio. To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise.
  • Page 35 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Attaching/Removing the Accessory Connector Cover The accessory connector is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use.
  • Page 36 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Using the Carry Holder To remove the radio from the carry holder, place the tip of Position the radio within the your fingers on the ledge of the carry holder and push at the carry holder with the main bottom of the radio until the radio is released from it.
  • Page 37 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Turning on/off the Radio Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise until you hear a click. If the power-up test is successful, you see SELFTEST on the On/Off/Volume radio’s display momentarily, followed by the home screen.
  • Page 38 PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn this knob counterclockwise. On/Off/Volume Note: Ensure that the main speaker is pointed towards you...
  • Page 39 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Programmable Features Any reference in this manual to a control that is Assignable Radio Functions “preprogrammed” means that the control must be – Bluetooth On/Off Allows you to turn on/off the Bluetooth.
  • Page 40 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 – – Bluetooth Discoverable On/Off Enables Bluetooth Location Determines the current location (latitude, visibility. This is accessed by a long press of the Bluetooth longitude, time and date), and also the distance and bearing Inquiry On/Off Button.
  • Page 41 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 One Touch 1 – 4 – – Launches a specific feature with one Reprogram Request (Trunking Only) Notifies the single button-press. You can setup as many as four dispatcher you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment.
  • Page 42 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 – Talkaround/Direct (Conventional Only) Toggles between Assignable Settings or Utility Functions using a repeater and communicating directly with another – Keypad and Controls Lock Locks or unlocks the keypad, radio. programmable buttons and rotary knob.
  • Page 43 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions You can access various radio functions through one of the following ways: • A short or long press of the relevant programmable buttons. • Use the Menu Select Buttons (...
  • Page 44 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Using the Navigation Buttons Home Button button returns you to the Home (default) screen. In most cases, this is the current mode. For selected radio features, the button is also used to save user-edited radio settings or information before returning you to the home screen.
  • Page 45 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Using the Keypad Keypad Characters – Uppercase Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed & " Toggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode, and lowercase mode. Space Toggle between numeric and letter mode.
  • Page 46 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Using the Keypad Keypad Characters – Lowercase Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed & " Toggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode, and lowercase mode. Space Toggle between numeric and letter mode.
  • Page 47 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Using the Keypad Keypad Characters – Numeric Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed & " Space Toggle between numeric and letter mode. CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 48 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Using the Keypad Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal Mode Number of Times Key is Pressed Not applicable Not applicable CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 49 IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button The PTT button on the side of the radio serves two basic purposes: The 16-Position Select Channel Knob * • While a call is in progress, the PTT button allows the radio to transmit to other radios in the call.
  • Page 50 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Status Icons Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) The 130 x 130 pixel front liquid crystal display (LCD) of your The number of bars displayed represents the received radio shows radio status, text entries, and menu entries. The signal strength for the current site, for trunking only.
  • Page 51 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Monitor (Carrier Squelch) Top Display View/Program Mode Selected channel is being monitored (during conventional Radio is in the view or program mode. • On steady = View mode operation only). • Blinking = Program mode Vote Scan Enabled –...
  • Page 52 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Secure Operation Hexadecimal • On = Secure operation. Indicates that the text entry is currently in hexadecimal • Off = Clear operation. mode. • Blinking = Receiving an encrypted voice call. Bluetooth On Bluetooth is on and ready for Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 53 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ LED Indicator The LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio. CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 54 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 – Solid red Radio is transmitting. – Blinking red Radio is transmitting at low battery condition. – Double blinking red Radio is in Emergency Mode. – Rapidly blinking red Radio has failed the self test upon powering up or encountered a fatal error.
  • Page 55 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Intelligent Lighting Indicators This feature temporary changes the radio’s display backlight color and the alert text background color to help signal that a radio event has occurred. Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.
  • Page 56 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Orange Green Emergency Alerts Critical Alerts Call Alerts CONTENTS < PREV NEXT >...
  • Page 57 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of your radio’s condition. The following table lists these tones and when they occur. You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, Radio Self Test Fail When radio fails its power-up self test.
  • Page 58 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 You Hear Tone Name Heard Short, Valid Key-Press When correct key is pressed. Medium-Pitched Radio Self Test Pass When radio passes its power-up self test. Tone Clear Voice At beginning of a non-coded communication.
  • Page 59 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 You Hear Tone Name Heard Two High-Pitched Tones GPS Fails When the GPS signal is lost or when GPS fails. Ringing Fast Ringing When system is searching for target of Private Call.
  • Page 60 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Selecting a Zone ..............Selecting a Radio Channel ............ Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call ......Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call ...... Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only) ....................
  • Page 61 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels. [Menu] to Zone. Procedure: 1. Press the Menu Select button directly below Zone. [Zone (3-Position A/B/C)] to the required zone. 1. Move the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch to the position of the required zone to the required zone.
  • Page 62 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Selecting a Radio Channel A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Procedure: [16-Position Select Knob] 1. Turn the preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob to the desired channel.
  • Page 63 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to calls. The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting. In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission.
  • Page 64 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that talkgroup.
  • Page 65 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only) A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another During the call, the display shows the caller alias (name), individual radio.
  • Page 66 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Making a Radio Call Making a Talkgroup Call To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that talkgroup. The 16-Position Select Channel...
  • Page 67 GENERAL RADIO OPERATION APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Repeater or Direct Operation - Conventional The REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies are different. The DIRECT or “talkaround operation” allows you to bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio.
  • Page 68 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Advanced Call Features ............Scan Lists................Viewing a Scan List ..............Editing the Scan List..............Scan ..................Turning Scan On or Off..............................Deleting a Nuisance Channel ..........Restoring a Nuisance Channel ..........
  • Page 69 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Scan Lists Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specified in the scan list for the current channel/group.
  • Page 70 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Scan Lists Viewing a Scan List Procedure: to ScnL. 1. Press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL. to view the members on the list. 1. Press to exit the current display and return to the home screen.
  • Page 71 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Scan Lists Editing the Scan List This feature lets you change scan list members and priorities. Procedure: [Menu] to ScnL. 2. Press the Menu Select button directly below ScnL. The display shows the lists that can be changed.
  • Page 72 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Priority Status to select more channels to be added or deleted. Below the Sel, Del, and Rcl screen, press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to view and/or change the priority Use the 16-Position Select knob to select additional status of the currently displayed channel.
  • Page 73 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Scan Turning Scan On or Off This feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Procedure: Scan On/Off [Preprogrammed Button] 1. Press the preprogrammed Scan button, or turn the preprogrammed Scan switch to the Scan on or Scan off position, to initiate or stop scan.
  • Page 74 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Scan Deleting a Nuisance Channel Top (Orange) If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise The 16-Position (termed a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove Emergency Button Select Channel the unwanted channel from the scan list.
  • Page 75 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Scan Restoring a Nuisance Channel Procedure: The 16-Position To restore the deleted nuisance channel, do one of the Select Channel following: Knob * • Turn the radio off and then turning it on again.
  • Page 76 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Call Alert Paging This feature allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users are away from their radios, or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can send them an individual Call Alert page.
  • Page 77 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Call Alert Paging Sending a Call Alert Page Note: The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle and the timer expires.
  • Page 78 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Emergency Operation The Emergency feature is used to indicate a critical situation. Note: The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except if enabled, it returns to one...
  • Page 79 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Emergency Operation Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call Procedure: 3. Press and hold the PTT button. Speak clearly into the microphone. 1. Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. 4. Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait The display shows Emergency and the current zone or for a response from the dispatcher.
  • Page 80 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Trunking System Controls Operating in Failsoft System The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into Model 3 Model 2 failsoft operation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel.
  • Page 81 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Trunking System Controls Out-of-Range Radio When your radio goes out of the range of the system, it can no longer lock onto a control channel. The 16-Position Select Channel Knob * Procedure:...
  • Page 82 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Trunking System Controls Site Trunking Feature If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to site trunking. The display shows the currently selected zone/channel Model 3 Model 2 combination and Site trunking.
  • Page 83 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Over-the-Air Programming (POP 25, ASTRO 25, ASTRO Conventional, and Wi-Fi) This feature enables configuration data and firmware to be upgraded to your radio over-the-air. Full use of the radio is retained during the data transfer without interrupting communication. For ASTRO 25 and ASTRO Conventional, the upgrade pauses to give priorities to voice call, and continues after the voice call ended.
  • Page 84 ADVANCED FEATURES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Over-the-Air Programming (POP 25, ASTRO 25, ASTRO Conventional, and Wi-Fi) Responding to the notification of Upgrade Procedure: 1. The display shows Upgrade?. Press the Menu Select button below Acpt to accept the request to upgrade immediately.

  • Page 85: Table Of Contents

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 Using the Flip Display ............Controlling the Display Backlight ........Turning Keypad Tones On or Off ......... Volume Set ............. Setting the Time and Date ............. IMPRES Battery Annunciator ..........Accessing the General Radio Information ......

  • Page 86: Using The Flip Display

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Using the Flip Display This feature allows you to flip the content of the top display upside down. It is particularly useful when you would like to read the top display while the radio is still in the carry holder attached to your belt.

  • Page 87: Controlling The Display Backlight

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Controlling the Display Backlight You can enable or disable the radio’s display backlight as needed, if poor light conditions make the display or keypad difficult to read. Depending on how your radio is preprogrammed, you can also maintain a minimum backlight level on the radio's front display.

  • Page 88: Turning Keypad Tones On Or Off

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Turning Keypad Tones On or Off You can enable and disable keypad tones, if needed. Procedure [Menu] to Mute. 1. Press the Menu Select button directly below Mute. The display momentarily shows Tones off, indicating that the keypad tones are disabled.

  • Page 89: Volume Set

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Volume Set Tone Procedure: Listen for a transmission. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. While on a conventional channel press and hold the preprogrammed Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.

  • Page 90: Setting The Time And Date

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ Setting the Time and Date You can set the time and date for your radio. to change the selected item. Settings: one or more times to move to an item you wish to change.

  • Page 91: Impres Battery Annunciator

    UTILITIES APX 8000XE M2 AND M3 ❑ IMPRES Battery Annunciator This feature displays the current capacity and charges cycles To access battery info screen: of your battery when a IMPRES Battery is powering your radio. Procedure: This feature must be enabled in your radio to see the to Batt.

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