Motorola Astro Saber 3 Manual

 
Introduction
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Antenna Installation and Removal 
Before installing the antenna, ensure that the match between your radio and 
antenna is correct. Your radio’s model number is on a label attached to the 
back of your radio. A typical model number might be H09UCC9PW5AN. The 
fourth position of the model number (in this example “U”) identifies the 
operating-frequency band of the radio. The following table lists all fourth-
position alpha characters and corresponding frequency band. 
Antennas are...

 
6
Introduction
 
To install the antenna 
, screw the threaded end 
of the antenna into the antenna receptacle on 
the top of the radio. Rotate the antenna  
clockwise 
 until it seats firmly against the 
bushing.  
To remove the antenna 
, rotate the antenna  
counterclockwise 
 until its threaded end 
unscrews from the radio’s antenna receptacle. 
Antenna Identification Table  
Antenna Type Approx. LengthInsulator 
Color CodeFrequency 
RangeAntenna
Kit No.
in.mm
VHF Wide Band...

 
Introduction
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Battery Installation and Removal 
The battery is shipped uncharged, and must be charged before use. 
Refer to the “Battery Charging and Disposal” section on page 72. 
Installing the Battery 
1.Turn off the radio and hold it with the 
back of the radio facing upward.
2.Insert the top edge of the battery into the 
area at the top of the radio between the 
radio’s case and chassis. Make sure the 
three tabs on the radio chassis align with 
the three slots under the top edge of the...

 
8
Introduction
 
Belt-Clip Installation and Removal 
The battery must be removed from the radio before the belt clip 
can be installed or removed. 
Installing the Belt Clip 
1.Hold the battery in one hand so that the top 
of the battery faces upward, and the back of 
the battery faces you.
2.Holding the belt clip in the other hand with 
its top facing upward, align the slide 
assembly on the front of the belt clip with 
the slots on the back of the battery.
3.Slide the belt clip downward toward the...

 
Introduction
9 
Universal Connector Cover
Installation and Removal 
Installing the Universal Connector Cover 
1.Looking at the antenna side of the radio, 
insert the top (flat) hooked end of the 
cover into the slot on the top of the 
radio, above the universal connector. 
Press downward on the cover’s top to 
seat it in the slot.
2.While holding the cover seated in the 
top slot, insert the cover’s bottom 
(rounded) hooked end into the slot 
below the universal connector. Press 
firmly inward on the...

 
Introduction 
Notes 

 
11 
2 
General Radio Operation 
After a fully-charged battery and an antenna have been connected to the 
radio, operation may begin. If necessary, refer to page 2 to insure a complete 
understanding of the radio’s controls and indicators. Also, for your 
convenience, the “Additional Information” section (starting on page 67) 
contains a glossary, alert tone and status indicator tables, helpful tips, and 
an index. 
Turning the Radio On and Off 
• Radio On 
Turn the radio on by rotating the...

 
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General Radio Operation
 
Selecting a Zone and Channel 
A   
zone  
 is a grouping of channels. A   
channel   
is a group of radio characteristics 
such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. After you turn your radio on, select 
the desired zone and channel. 
•Zone Selection 
1a.Press  
> 
 until the   
ZZ Z Z
OO O O
NN N N
EE E E 
 softkey 
appears on the display. (The 
exact location of softkeys will 
vary based upon individual 
radio programming.)
2.Press  
M 
 directly below   
ZZ Z Z
OO O O
NN...

 
General Radio Operation
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4a.Press  
> 
 until the desired zone 
name appears on the display.
If the selected zone is unprogrammed, the display will show 
“  
UU U U
NN N N
PP P P
RR R R
OO O O
GG G G
RR R R
AA A A
MM M M
MM M M
EE E E
DD D D 
” until a valid programmed zone is selected. This 
does not mean your radio is unprogrammed; only the zone you 
selected is unprogrammed.
5a.To select the displayed zone/
channel combination, press  
O 
. 
If you would like a different channel within the...

 
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General Radio Operation
 
Method 2 Channel Selection 
 — used when a softkey is programmed for channel 
selection.
1.Press  
> 
 until the   
CC C C
HH H H
AA A A
NN N N 
 softkey appears 
on the display.
2.Press  
N 
 directly below   
CC C C
HH H H
AA A A
NN N N 
.
3.The display changes to show 
the zone name (on steady) 
and the current channel 
name (flashing). In the 
example shown, “  
FF F F
II I I
RR R R
EE E E 
” = 
Zone, “  
DD D D
II I I
SS S S
PP P P
      
NN N N
WW W W 
” = Channel.
FF...