Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual

129 Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on a
button and a switch, or a button and a menu, or a switch and a
menu for instance). This may cause the radio to malfunction
and may confuse the operator.
Function Key Descriptions
F2 - HHCH BUTTONS
(Hand-Held Control Head 
Button)This screen can be accessed for ASTRO SABER Portables only. Brings up a 
screen where the functionality of each HHCH button is defined.
Field Definitions
Conventional
Button Function Description
Blank This button is...

130 Trunking
Talkaround Direct Enables/Disables talkaround for transmit. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Talkgroup Used to switch from preset to any Talkgroup from the Personality’s Conventional 
Talkgroup list. When a Talkgroup is selected, all personalities using that list will also 
switch to that Talkgroup (CAI only option) 
Unprogrammed This button is not assigned to any feature of the radio. A bad key chirp...

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Site Lock/Unlock Enables/Disables site automatic site changes for AMSS or SmartZone operation. 
For radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM 
screen (F4/F4/F3).
Site Display/Srch Displays the current site or  enables a site search for AMSS or SmartZone operation.
For radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM 
screen (F4/F4/F3).
Status Used to activate the Status feature. 
For the radio to function properly, this...

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Hand-Held Control 
Button 
Configuration 
(ASTRO SABER 
Portables Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F2 twice to access this 
screen.
ASTRO SABER Portables Only
Models II and III ASTRO SABER Portables can be equipped with an optional 
Hand Held Control Head. This screen allows you to modify the function 
performed by Hand-Held Control Head (HHCH) buttons. A button 
may be configured to perform different Conventional and Trunking 
operations. However, commonality is strongly urged for...

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Field Definitions
Conventional
Button 
FunctionDescription
Call Alert Switches the radio into the mode required to dispatch out a page.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the ASTRO 
CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY OPTIONS screen (F4/F6/F3/F9/F6).  If MDC mode operation is 
required, this  feature must be enabled on the MDC OPTIONS screen (F4/F6/F3/-Set 
Signalling=MDC/F7).
Call Response Used to respond to a Private Call, or Call Alert, or Phone Call. This function should...

134 Trunking
Unprogrammed No radio feature is assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.
Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the press.
Button Function Description
Call Response Used to respond to a Private Call, or Call Alert, or phone call. This function should be used for 
Response Only radios, or in conjunction with the Phone/Private Call functions assigned to the 
radio menu.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING...

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Unprogrammed No radio feature is assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.
Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the press. 

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Radio Wide Switch 
Configuration 
(Portables Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F3 three times to access this 
screen.
ASTRO SABER Portables Only
ASTRO XTS 3000 Portables Only
This screen allows you to modify the function performed by the radio 
control switches, which include the top Two-Position Concentric 
switch and the Concentric Rocker Switch. Depending on the radio 
version and model, you will be able to choose from all or some of the 
functions listed on the following pages.
Note: Do NOT...

137 Press Ta b to select the desired field, or press the desired function key 
(F1 - F10). If a field is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to 
scroll through all the available options.
Field Definitions
Two Position Concentric - 
Position A This switch is applicable to both Conventional and Trunking operation. Use 
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection. This field 
determines the function of the Two-Position Concentric Switch when 
it is in the position marked by an “Ø” symbol on ASTRO XTS 3000...

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Two-Position Concentric 
Switch OptionsDepending on your radio version and model, you will be able to choose 
from the possible options for position A of the Two-Position 
Concentric Switch located on top of the radio:
Button 
FunctionDescription
Blank No function. No tone will sound.
Use Blank for Off; ex: A = Scan (On), B = Blank (Off).
Channel Select Select or Change Channels.
This function must be assigned for BOTH Conventional and Trunking operations if applicable), 
and for BOTH positions of...