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 not assigned to any feature of the radio (Rotary only) 
Call Alert Used to switch the radio into the appropriate mode for sending 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/F7).
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.
Channel/Select Used to change channels (Rotary only).
Dynamic Priority Used to increase the priority of the current active channel.
Emergency Used to activate an Emergency transmission. (Not available on all modes.) 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the MDC SYSTEM screen 
(F4/F6/F4/F3).
Light Used to toggle the display light on/off.
Message Used to activate the Message feature.
Monitor Used to unsquelch the radio when the button is pressed, allowing the user to listen to 
activity on the channel.
Nuisance Delete Used to remove the current active channel from the list. 
Phone Used to enable the DTMF Encoder.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Rptr Acc Button 1 Used to manually send a repeater access request code.
Rptr Acc Button 2 Used to manually send a repeater access request code.
Scan Used to enable/disable Scan.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Select Call Used to switches the radio into the appropriate mode to send out a Selective Call. 
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/F7).
Status Activates the Status feature. 
						

							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 tone will sound.
Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the press.
Zone Select Changes Zones (Rotary only).
Button Function Description
Blank This button is not assigned to any feature of the radio (Rotary only)
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 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Channel/Select Used to change channels or subfleets (Rotary only).
Emergency Used to activate an Emergency transmission. (Not available on all models.)
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Light Used to toggle the display light on/off. 
Message Used to activate the Message feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Nuisance Delete Used to remove the current active channel from the list.
One Touch X Activates the One Touch feature programmed for the selected button. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM 
OPTIONS screen (F4/F4/F3/F9).
Page Used to enable the Call Alert feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Phone Used to answer or initiate a Phone Call. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Private Call Enables the Private Call feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Reprogram Request Used to enable the Reprogram Request feature which transmits a Trunking reprogram  
request.
Scan Used to enable/disable Scan. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4). 
						

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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 feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Unprogrammed No radio feature has been assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.
Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the press.
Zone/Select Changes Zones (Rotary only). 
						

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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 features 
available and desired in both operations.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the function of the currently 
highlighted button for Trunking operation. Depending on your radio 
version and model number, it will be possible to choose from all or 
some of the functions listed on the following page.
Note: Hand-Held Control Head button features may be defined
independent of the actual radio button configurations. This will NOT
adversely affect the radio since it is equipped to correctly
support both sets of buttons simultaneously.
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.
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ASTRO PORTABLE  Model:                                                       
                                                                             
...FEATURES:BUTTONS:HHCH BUTTONS                                             
                  HAND HELD CONTROL HEAD BUTTON CONFIGURATION                
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    Button                    Conventional                Trunking           
    ------------------        -----------------           ------------       
    Top Button Left           Unprogrammed                Unprogrammed       
    Top Button Middle         Unprogrammed                Unprogrammed       
    Top Button Right          Unprogrammed                Unprogrammed       
    Side Button 1 (Top)       Unprogrammed                Unprogrammed       
    Side Button 2             Unprogrammed                Unprogrammed       
    Side Button 3             Unprogrammed                Unprogrammed       
                                                                             
                                                                             
 
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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 be used for 
Response Only radios, or in conjunction with the Phone/Private Call functions assigned to the radio 
menu.
Dynamic Priority Used to increase the priority of the current active channel.
Emergency Used to activate an Emergency transmission. (Not available on all models.) 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the MDC SYSTEM screen 
(F4/F6/F4/F3).
Keypad Lock Locks up the radio keypad.
Light Used to switch on the display light.
Message Used to activate the Message feature.
Monitor The radio will unsquelch when the button is pressed, allowing you to listen to activity on 
the channel.
Nuisance Delete Used to remove the current active channel from the list.
One Touch X Activates the One Touch feature programmed for the selected button. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled and configured on the 
CONVENTIONAL RADIO WIDE OPTIONS screen (F4/F6/F2).
Phone Enables the DTMF Encoder. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Rab X Used to manually send a Repeater Access request code.
Scan Used to enable/disable Scan. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Select Call Switches the radio into the mode required to dispatch a Selective Call. 
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).
Status Used to activate the Status feature.
Talkaround/Direct Used to enable/disable 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)  
						

							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 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Emergency Used to activate an Emergency transmission. (Not available on all models.) 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Keypad Lock Locks up the radio keypad.
Light Turns on the display light.
Message Used to activate the Message feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Nuisance Delete Used to remove the current active channel from the list.
One Touch X Activates the One Touch feature programmed for the selected button.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM 
OPTIONS screen (F4/F4/F3/F9).
Page Enables the Call Alert feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Phone Used to answer or initiate a Phone Call.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Private Call Enables the Private Call feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4).
Reprogram Req Enables the Reprogram Request feature which transmits a Trunking reprogram request.
Scan Used to enable/disable Scan.
For the 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 the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM 
screen (F4/F4/F3).
Site Lock/Unlock Enables/Disables Site automatic site changes for AMSS or SmartZone operation.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM 
screen (F4/F4/F3).
Status Activates the Status feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F4/F4). 
						

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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 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.
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ASTRO PORTABLE  Model:                                                       
                                                                             
...FEATURES:SWITCHES                                             
                           RADIO WIDE SWITCH CONFIGURATION                   
                           -------------------------------                   
                                                                             
 Switch Labels         Conventional Feature        Trunking Features  
 -------------         --------------------        -----------------  
 Two Position Concentric(A/B)                                         
   Position A          Blank                        Blank
   Position B          Scan                         Scan
 
 Concentric Rocker Switch
   Position 1          Clear Tx Select              Clear Tx Select
   Position 2          Secure Tx Select             Secure Tx Select
                                                                             
                                                                             
 
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
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ASTRO PORTABLE  Model:                                                       
                                                                             
...FEATURES:SWITCHES                                                         
                           RADIO WIDE SWITCH CONFIGURATION                   
                           -------------------------------                   
                                                                             
 Switch Labels         Conventional Feature        Trunking Features         
 -------------         --------------------        -----------------         
 Two Position Concentric                                                     
   Position A          Secure Tx Select             Secure Tx Select         
   Position B          Clear Tx Select              Clear Tx Select          
 
 Three Position Toggle
   Position A          Blank                        Blank
   Position B          Blank                        Blank
   Position C          Blank                        Blank
                                                                             
 
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
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							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 
models, OR by an “A” symbol on ASTRO SABER models.
Two Position Concentric - 
Position BThis 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 “O” symbol on ASTRO XTS 3000 
models, OR by a “B” symbol on ASTRO SABER models.
Note: For Secure-equipped ASTRO XTS 3000 models,  this position
“O” is fixed as “Clear Tx Select” when position “Ø” is set to “Secure
Tx Select”.
Concentric Rocker Switch - 
Position 1This field will be visible for ASTRO SABER radios only. 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 Concentric Rocker Switch when it is in the position 
marked with “O”.
Note: For Secure-equipped radios, position “O” is fixed and defined as
“Clear Tx Select” when position “Ø” is set to “Secure Tx Select”.
Concentric Rocker Switch - 
Position 2This field will be visible for ASTRO SABER radios only. 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 Concentric Rocker Switch when it is in the position 
marked with “Ø”.
Three Position Toggle SwitchThis field will be visible for ASTRO XTS 3000 radios only and has three 
programmable positions.  Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the 
function for each of the positions on the Three-Position Toggle Switch 
located on top of the radio. 
						

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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 this switch.
Secure Tx Select Enables Secure transmissions.
This feature must also be configured on the CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/
F3).
The radio must be equipped with a Secure encryption module for this feature to work.
For Trunked radios, this feature must also be configured on the TRUNKING TALKGROUPS 
screen (F4/F4/F4/F7).
This function is available for this switch ONLY on ASTRO XTS 3000 models and only on Switch 
Position A.
Keypad Lock Locks the keypad.
Mute Enable/disable keypad beeps.
PL Disable Disables PL/DPL decoder (i.e. Carrier Squelch only).
Scan Enables Channel Scan.
This feature must also be configured on the CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/
F3).
For Trunked radios, this feature must also be configured on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Scan List Prgm Enables Scan List Programming.
This feature must also be configured on the CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/
F3).
For Trunked radios, this feature must also be configured on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Talkaround/
DirectEnter Talkaround mode (Tx freq = Rx freq).
This feature must also be configured on the CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/
F3).
Tx Inhibit Disables all transmissions.
Tx Low Power Changes Tx Power to the low setting.
Unprogrammed A bad key chirp tone will sound.
Zone Select Select or change Zones.
This function must be assigned for BOTH Conventional and Trunking operations if applicable), 
and for BOTH positions of this switch.