Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual

							159 Priority 1 Type & 
Priority 2 TypeThis field is visible only if the Scan Type field is set to Conventional or 
Priority Monitor. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the type of 
Priority Scan the radio will use from among the following:
Priority 1 MemberThis field is visible only when the Priority 1 Type field is set to Fixed or OP/
SEL. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Scan member which 
has First Priority in scan selection. The channel number may also be 
entered directly. When assigned, the Priority 1 Member is typically 
Member 1 in the Scan List. Select None for no First Priority channel.
Note: The member selections for Priority 1 Member and Priority
2 Member must be different.
Priority 2 MemberThis field is visible only when the Priority 2 Type field is set to Fixed or OP/
SEL. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Scan Member which 
has Second Priority in scan selection. Select None for no Second 
Priority channel.
Note: The member selections for Priority 1 Member and Priority
2 Member must be different.
Non-Priority MembersUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the non-priority scan type 
from among the following:
Selected 
ChanThe radio will use the last selected channel as the Priority 
Member. First priority and second priority may not both 
refer to the selected channel.
Fixed The radio uses a selected member of the scan list, set from 
the RSS, as the Priority Channel. This member is fixed and 
cannot be programmed from the radio.
OP/SEL
(Operator 
Selectable)The radio uses a selected member of the scan list as the 
Priority Channel. The user must select the member of the 
scan list to be used as the priority member. This member 
can be programmed both from the RSS and the radio.
Disabled No Priority Channel will be allowed.
Fixed The radio uses a selected member of the scan list 
configured from the RSS as the non-priority channel. This 
member is fixed in that it can be programmed from the RSS but 
not from the radio.
OP/SEL
(Operator 
Selectable)The radio uses a selected member of the scan list as the 
non-priority member. This member can be programmed from 
both the RSS and the radio. 
						

							160 Designated Tx MemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Designated Transmit 
Talkback channel for scan operation. For Conventional scan lists, this 
may be the number of the scan member which will serve as the 
designated transmit channel during scan operation. Enter the number 
of the scan member to have a fixed channel. This channel may NOT be 
a receive-only channel. The other options are:
Note: If the channel is a receive-only channel, the radio will issue a
warning to inform you that transmission is not possible.
ZnUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Zone (or System) for this 
member of the scan list. The Zone (System) name from the ZONE/
CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8) will be shown to the right.
ChnUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel (or Subfleet) for 
this member of the scan list. The Zone (System) name from the ZONE/
CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8) will be shown to the right.
Note: If the field displays “???”, an invalid channel condition
exists.
Selected Chan The radio will transmit on the last channel selected by 
the user.
Talkback The radio will transmit on the same channel that the 
scanner stopped on. 
						

							161
Radio Wide Scan 
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F5 and then F8 to access this 
screen.
This screen is used to customize the Channel Scan feature for specific 
applications. Options and parameters that affect Radio wide, 
Conventional and Trunking operations are available. 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
Nuisance Mode DeleteUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. The 
Nuisance Mode Delete setting allows the user to temporarily delete 
from the scan list all non-priority channels that are constantly busy. 
Such activity may cause the radio to be constantly locked onto a 
channel.
Note: A channel deleted using this option will remain deleted
until scan is turned off. When scan is turned on, all channels
that were previously deleted will be replaced.
Priority Scan AlertUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. If this 
option is enabled, the radio will audibly alert you in one of two ways 
described below when it unmutes on a priority channel while 
scanning:
rOne beep is generated for the priority talkgroup/subfleet in a 
Trunked scan list or for the first priority channel in a 
Conventional scan list.
rTwo beeps are generated for the second priority channel in a 
Conventional scan list.
Rx/Tx Hold Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the amount of time the radio 
will remain on a channel after a message has been received/
transmitted before it begins scanning again. Valid entries range from 
0 (zero) to 255 seconds in one-second increments.
DCEHMOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.  
ASTRO          Model:                                                        
                                                                             
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:SCAN:OPTIONS                                         
                                 SCAN OPTIONS                                
                                 ------------                                
   RADIO WIDE                           CONVENTIONAL                         
   ----------                           ------------                         
   Nuisance Mode Delete.......Enabled   Carrier Detect Required....Enabled   
   Priority Scan Alert........Enabled   Priority Chan Marking..... Enabled   
   Rx/Tx Hold Time (sec)............3   Monitor Hold Time (sec)..........6   
   HUB Suspends Scan..........Enabled   Time Between Pri Samples (ms).6325      
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                        TRUNKING                             
                                        --------                             
                                        Failsoft Hold Time (sec).........6   
                                        System Search Time (sec).........1   
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
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							162 HUB Suspends ScanUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable HUB Suspends Scan 
which determines whether or not scan operation will be suspended 
while the microphone is removed from the hang-up box. This will 
allow the user to complete a conversation while scan is suspended. For 
Portables, this option is applicable only when a Vehicular Adapter is used.
Carrier Detect RequiredUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When 
this option is enabled, the radio will stop scanning and operate on the 
priority channels based on carrier squelch detect. But it will unmute 
only on the standard signalling conditions programmed for that 
channel.
Priority Chan MarkingUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When 
this option is enabled and the radio is in Priority Scan mode, the radio 
checks the channel for activity and proper PL. If the channel has 
Carrier but the wrong PL or no PL, the channel is marked so that the 
radio will not check a second time for the proper PL. The radio will not 
unmute on this channel until carrier is dropped. This is done to 
eliminate time spent checking for proper PL and thus minimize audio 
holes.
Note: Care should be exercised in using this feature. There is the
possibility that messages could be missed especially if long repeater
hangtimes are used.
Time Between Pri Samples (ms)This field represents the time interval that the radio waits between 
taking samples of the priority channel in the scan list. This value is 
only applicable during conventional priority scanning. The range is 
from 250ms to 6375 ms in increments of 25 ms. The factory default is 
500 ms for Portables and 550 ms for mobiles.
Monitor Hold Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Monitor Hold Time. Scan 
Monitor Hold time is the time the radio remains on a designated 
transmit conventional channel during scan after the monitor button 
has been released. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 255 seconds in 
one-second increments.
Failsoft Hold Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Trunking Failsoft Activity 
Time. This value determines how long the radio will stay unmuted on 
a failsoft channel if failsoft is found while in talkgroup scan. Valid 
values range from 1 to 255 seconds in one-second increments. You 
may also select Disabled.
System Search Time (sec)This timer applies only to systems which do not employ the scan marker 
feature. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired Trunk 
Activity Search Time. This timer determines how long the radio will 
stay on the control channel searching for voice activity before 
scanning the next system. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 255 
seconds in one-second increments. 
						

							163
Radio Wide Display 
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F6 to access this screen.
This screen can be accessed only for radios that have a display. This screen 
permits modifications to display options to customize the radio to 
specific user applications. The features and options shown here apply 
to all systems and personalities.
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.
Function Key Descriptions
F7 - PTT IDBrings up a screen from which you can program parameters associated 
with the Digital ID display feature.
Field Definitions
Text JustificationUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select either left or right Text 
Justification. This option applies to Channel and Zone names, Phone 
aliases, Private Call List aliases, Call Alert aliases, Status aliases and 
Message aliases that appear on the radio’s display.
Channel Text SizeUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel (Subfleet) Text 
Size. The Channel Text size will vary inversely with the Zone (System) 
Text size since both must be displayed at the same time. Valid entries 
range from 1 to 14 characters in length depending on the radio model.
Zone Text SizeThis is a read-only field. The value in this field is automatically 
calculated based on the value you specified in the Channel Text field. 
This is because both must Channel and Zone Text must be displayed 
at the same time. Valid entries are 0 (zero) to 13 characters in length 
depending on the radio model.
DCF
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Enter or Scroll to Select Value.      
ASTRO          Model:                                                        
                                                                             
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:DISP DATA                                            
                           RADIO WIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS                         
                          --------------------------                         
                                                                             
 Text Justification.............Left      Alt Display Time (ms).........1000   
 Channel Text Size.................3      Temp Msg Display Time (ms)....1000   
 Zone Text Size....................5      Display Light Time (ms).........15    
 Slow Scroll Delay (ms).........1000      Auto Light.................Enabled   
 Fast Scroll Delay (ms)..........250      Emergency Receive..........Enabled   
 Slow Scroll Count.................3      Display Sys/Sub...........Disabled   
 Save Dim State.............Disabled
 Talkgroup                                Radio Lock ................Enabled  
  Display On Mode Change....Disabled       Mandatory Password.......Disabled 
  Display On Receive........Disabled       Max Password Length.............8 
  Display On PTT............Disabled       Password.........................    
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
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							164 Slow Scroll Delay (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Slow Scroll Delay, the rate 
at which the display will slow scroll through a list before it begins to 
fast scroll. Valid entries range from 250 to 6250 ms in 250-ms 
increments.
Note: The Slow Scroll Rate should be greater than or equal to
Fast Scroll Rate but less than or equal to 6250 (that is, 250 
						

							165 feature has been enabled on the ASTRO Conventional Talkgroups 
screen (F4/F6/F5/F6). then the Talkgroup Alias will be displayed. 
Otherwise, the Talkgroup ID will be displayed.
Note: This field is only visible for radios equipped with CAI
(Common Air Interface) Digital Operation.
Enabling this field will take precedence over the setting of the Display 
On Mode Change field on the More Multikey Parameters screen (F4/
F3/F2/F6/F6). The factory default is Disabled.
Alt Display Time (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the length of time that an 
alternate message will be displayed. Valid entries range from 250 to 
6250 ms in 250-ms increments.
Temp Msg Display Time (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the length of time that a 
temporary message will be displayed. Valid entries range from 250 to 
6250 ms in 250-ms increments.
Display Light Time (sec)This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to 
specify the Display Light Time and/or the Rotary Light Time (for XTS 
3000 models only). You can also enter a value directly.
For ASTRO SABER radios, this is the duration for which the radio 
display will be illuminated. For ASTRO XTS 3000 models, the Rotary 
Light Time (F4/F3/F2/F9) will be automatically adjusted to match the 
selection for Display Light Time.
Valid entries range from five to 60 seconds in five-second increments. 
A value of Infinite is also available (that is, the light will remain on 
until the Light button is pressed again. 
						

							166 Auto LightThis field will be visible for Portables only. If this feature is enabled, the 
display will light up each time a button or key is pressed (except for 
PTT). For ASTRO XTS 3000 models, the Auto Rotary Light (F4/F3/F2/
F9) will be automatically adjusted to match your selection for this 
Auto Light. This in effect results in synchronized behavior between the 
display light and the XTS 3000 Rotary knob lighting. The light will 
time out and again automatically shut off based on the setting of the 
associated Light Time feature.
Emergency ReceiveThis feature is not compatible with Silent Emergency. To enable the 
Emergency Receive feature on this screen, Silent Alarm must be disabled (F4/
F3/F2/F7). Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the 
Emergency Receive Display option. If this feature is enabled, the radio 
display will alternate between Emergency Receive and the current 
channel when it unmutes on an emergency call. For six-character 
display models, “EMGRCV” will be displayed.
Note: Emergency must be enabled on each Conventional MDC
SYSTEMS screen (F4/F6/F4/F3), Conventional ASTRO SYSTEMS
screen (F4/F6/F5/F3), and/or EMERGENCY DATA
CONFIGURATION screen (F4/F4/F4/F8) if your radio supports the
emergency feature.
Display Sys/SubThis field is applicable to Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys 
to enable Sys/Sub mnemonics to be displayed on the radio menu 
instead of Zone/Chan. This feature permits customization of Trunking 
applications to minimize user training.
Radio LockThis field is visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to 
enable/disable this feature.When this field is enabled, the user will be 
required to enter the Radio Lock Password on power-up before using 
the radio. For Secure hardware equipped radios, this password must be 6 to 
8 characters in length.
Mandatory PasswordThis field is visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to 
enable/disable this feature. When this field is enabled, the user must 
enter a password each time the radio is turned on. If this option is 
disabled, the user may avoid entering a password by changing it to 
NULL. (Refer to the Radio Operator’s Manual for details.)
Maximum Password LengthThis field will be visible for Portables only and if the Radio Lock field on this 
screen is set to Enabled. This is the maximum length of a password for 
the radio. The radio uses this value only when the password function 
is enabled on the menu. Valid entries range from 1 to 8 characters.
PasswordThis field will be visible for Portables only and if the Radio Lock field on this 
screen is set to Enabled. Enter the numeric password directly. The 
password is the numeric value which must be entered when the radio 
is turned on (if the Radio Lock feature on this screen is enabled). 
						

							167
PTT-ID Display 
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F6 and then F7 to access this 
screen.
This screen permits modifications to display options to customize the 
radio to specific user applications. The features and options shown 
here apply to all systems and personalities. 
Field Definitions
ID DisplayUse the UP/DOWN arrows to enable/disable ID Display. If this feature 
is enabled, alphanumeric text (ID) uniquely identifying the 
transmitting radio will appear on the radio display.
Scan ID DisplayUse the UP/DOWN arrows to enable/disable Scan ID Display. If this 
feature is enabled, alphanumeric text (ID) uniquely identifying the 
active radio on a channel will appear on the radio display while 
scanning.
End of Voice Timer (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrows, or directly enter the desired value. This 
field is used to set the time period that the PTT-ID will be displayed 
after a transmission is received and has been terminated. The valid 
range is 0 (zero) to 7 seconds.
Manual Channel Change Timer 
(sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrows, or enter the desired value directly. This 
field is used to set the time period that the PTT-ID is inhibited after a 
manual change of the channel. The valid range is 0 (zero) to 7 seconds.
Number of Prefix CharactersThis is the number of prefix characters for the incoming IDs associated 
with PTT-ID, Emergency and Call Alert messages from the from the 
calling party. The number of prefix characters are as follows: 1 to 6 
characters (ASTRO Mobiles), 1 to 6 characters (ASTRO SABER models), 
and 1 to 4 characters (ASTRO XTS 3000 models).
PrefixEnter the ID type prefix is what is displayed prior to the ID number. 
The ID type prefix can be up to 6 alphanumeric characters. This is 
determined by the Number of Prefix Characters field.Valid choices are 
CA for Call Alert, EM (for Emergency) and ID (for Identification).
DCFGMOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Enter or Scroll to Select Value.      
ASTRO          Model:                                                        
                                                                             
...CONFIG:DISP DATA:PTT ID DISPLAY                                            
                                                                             
                             PTT-ID DISPLAY OPTIONS                          
                             ----------------------                          
                                                           Prefix
            
 ID Display..................Enabled         
 Scan ID Display............Disabled      ID                 ID   
 End of Voice Timer (sec)..........0      Emergency          EM    
 Manual Channel Change Timer (sec).1      Call Alert         CA   
 Number of Prefix Characters.......4    
    
    
                                                                             
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
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							168
Alarm Options 
(Mobiles Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, and then F7 to access this screen.
                                           Mobiles Only 
The ALARM OPTIONS screen is used to program and enable/disable 
Horn and Light features. 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
Horn and LightsUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the radio’s Horn and 
Lights Alarm.
Permanent Horn & LightsThis field will be visible only if the Horn and Lights option is enabled. Use 
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this feature 
is enabled, there will be no repetitive Horn and Lights display and the 
radio will power up with alarm armed.
Two Alarm OptionThis field will be visible only if the Horn and Lights option is enabled. Use 
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. If this feature 
is enabled, two alarms (Horn and Lights) are activated when the alarm 
is triggered. If this feature is disabled, only one alarm (Horns or Lights) 
will be activated when the alarm is triggered. The Alarm Type field 
determines which alarm is used. There is no menu on the radio that 
will allow the user to choose between different alarm types.
Alarm TypeThis field will be visible only when the Two-Alarm feature is Disabled. Use 
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose from the following options:
Alarm Rearm OptionThis field will be visible only if the Horn and Lights option is enabled. Use 
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this option 
is enabled, Horn and Lights will remain armed even after the user 
responds to a call. In this case, the only way to disarm Horn and Lights 
DCG
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.  
ASTRO         Model:                                                         
                                                                             
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:ALARM OPTIONS                                        
                                                                             
                                ALARM OPTIONS                                
                                -------------                                
                                                                             
                     Horn And Lights.............Enabled                     
                      Permanent Horn & Lights....Enabled                     
                     Two Alarm Option...........Disabled                     
                      Alarm Type..................Lights                     
                     Alarm Rearm Option......... Enabled                     
                     Ext Alarm Delay (Sec).............7                     
                     Horn Duration (Sec)...............4                     
                     Lights Duration (Sec)............60                     
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
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Horn The horn alone is turned on when the alarm is activated.
Lights The lights alone are turned on when the alarm is activated.