Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual

 
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Since the Tx PL frequency serves as the transmission PL, it should 
never be set identical to any of the VRS-EPs receive PLs. With Mode 
Steering operation disabled, theres only one such receive PL to 
consider. This is the Access PL Frequency/Code. With Mode Steering 
selected however, multiple receive PLs may come into play. In this 
case, the PLs to consider are the PL Frequencies/Codes on the MODE 
STEERING screen ( 
F7 
 of the current screen), other than those set to 
“None”. An attempt to...

 
180 Access PL Freq 
Enter the Access PL (Private-Line) frequency directly in Hz or, if 
accessing the frequency entrys alpha-numeric code field, enter the 
desired PL code. The UP/DOWN arrow keys may also be used to scroll 
through the standard frequencies or codes, all of which are shown 
below. The PL code may also be selected by pressing the key 
corresponding to its first letter and then scrolling to select the exact 
code.
The repeater Access PL specifies the exact PL tone required of incoming...

 
181 
VRS-EP Mode 
Steering (
 
Mobiles 
Only
 
)
From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F9, F3 and then F7 to access this 
screen.
This screen allows you to view/edit all of the Vehicular Repeater 
System (VRS-EP) steering modes that can be found in a VRS-EP system. 
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 
select the desired choice or value.
Field Definitions
PL Freq (Hz)Select  “None” or enter the...

182Standard Private-Line Frequencies/Motorola Code are as follows:
Note: A low level hum or buzz in the received audio may be
experienced when PL frequencies above 241.8 (PL codes M7 or
OZ) are used. These frequencies are at the high end of the sub-
audible frequency range and may affect the audio under certain
circumstances. Use of such PL frequencies and/or codes should
be avoided if possible.
PL CodeEnter the Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS-EP) 
Mode Steering PL (Private-Line) code or...

183 Steering DestinationUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Steering Destination to be 
associated with the assigned Steering PL Frequency and Code. The 
Steering Destination is simply an assignment of the function or action 
to be performed during VRS-EP operation when the corresponding PL 
frequency is received from a portable radio. The VRS-EP uses this 
selection as its instructed action each time it receives the appropriate 
PL signal.
Note: Depending on the MOTOROLA RSS version in use, some
or...

184 ChnUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel component of the 
mode on which Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS-
EP) transmissions are to occur in Zone/Chan Steering Destination 
operation.
When the associated PL frequency is transmitted by a portable radio 
during VRS-EP operation, the system will repeat the received signal on 
the selected radio Channel. The Channels available for selection must 
have been pre-programmed via the ZONE/TALKGROUP (CHANNEL) 
ASSIGNMENT screen...

185
Trunking MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice to access this screen.
This screen allows you to navigate to the Trunking edit screens. The 
options in these menus pertain only to Trunking radio features.
Function Key Descriptions
F2 - TRUNK WIDE OPT 
(Trunking Radio Wide Options)Brings up a screen from which you can access to options relating to 
Trunking operation.
F3 - TRUNK SYS 
(Trunking Systems)Brings up a screen used to change and view Trunked system 
parameters. A Trunking system refers to a...

186
Trunking Radio 
Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice and then F2 to access this 
screen.
Portables Only
Mobiles Only
The options and parameters on this menu apply to all Trunking 
operation independent of system, personality or talkgroup. Other 
radio wide options that apply to both Conventional and Trunking 
operation are located on the RADIO WIDE OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/
F2). Conventional options are located on the CONVENTIONAL 
RADIO WIDE OPTIONS screen (F4/F6/F2).
Press Ta b to select the...

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Function Key Descriptions
F2 - SMRTZN ENV 
(SmartZone Environment)This function will be visible only when a radio with the SmartZone software 
option has been read. Displays the screen where SmartZone operating 
environment parameters are defined.
F3 - VOC OPT
(Voice-On-Control Options)This function will be visible only when a radio with the Voice-On-Control 
option has been read. Displays the screen which allows you to specify 
options for Voice-On-Control sites.
Field Definitions
Telephone...

188 Emergency Blocked In FailsoftThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys 
to enable/disable the Emergency Blocked In Failsoft option. When this 
option is enabled and the network is in the Failsoft condition, the 
radio will ignore any attempt to enter the Trunked Emergency Feature.