Motorola Astro Saber 3 Manual

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•Site Trunking
If the zone dispatcher loses communication with any site, that site will revert 
to what is known as “site trunking.” Your radio will alternately display “
SS S S
II I I
TT T T
EE E E
      
TT T T
RR R R
UU U U
NN N N
KK K K
NN N N
GG G G
” and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this 
occurs, you will only be able to communicate with other radios within your 
trunking site.
•Site View and Change
Viewing the Current Site
1.Momentarily press the Site Search Button (if programmed, see page 2).
2.The display will show the number of the current site, or if the radio is 
scanning for a new site, the display will show “
SS S S
CC C C
AA A A
NN N N
II I I
NN N N
GG G G
      
SS S S
II I I
TT T T
EE E E” until it 
locks onto a new site, then it will show the number of the new site.
Changing the Current Site
1.Press and hold down the Site Search Button (if programmed, see page 2) 
to manually force the change to a new site.
2.You will hear a tone, and the display will show “
SS S S
CC C C
AA A A
NN N N
II I I
NN N N
GG G G
      
SS S S
II I I
TT T T
EE E E” while 
the radio scans for a new site. Then, the radio automatically returns to 
the home display.
SS S S
II I I
TT T T
EE E E
      
TT T T
RR R R
UU U U
NN N N
KK K K
NN N N
GG G G
SS S S
CC C C
AA A A
NN N N
II I I
NN N N
GG G G
      
SS S S
II I I
TT T T
EE E E 
						

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Additional Information 
Glossary 
ACK  
Acknowledgement of communication  
Channel  
A group of characteristics such as transmit/receive 
frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption 
encoding  
Control Channel  
In a trunking system, one of the channels that is used 
to provide a continuous, two-way/data 
communications path between the central controller 
and all radios on the system  
Conventional  
Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, 
sometimes through a repeater; does not use a 
trunking (controller) system (See Trunking)  
Cursor  
A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that 
indicates a location on the display  
Dispatcher  
An individual who has radio system management 
duties  
FCC  
Federal Communications Commission  
Hang Up  
Disconnect  
Home Display  
The first display information after the radio 
completes its self test  
Landline Caller  
Someone communicating through the public 
telephone system  
LCD  
Liquid Crystal Display  
Page  
A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages 
						

							 
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PTT  
Push-To-Talk - the PTT switch engages the transmitter 
and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when 
pressed  
Radio-To-Landline  
Communicating from a portable/mobile radio through 
the telephone system.  
Repeater  
A conventional radio feature, where you talk through a 
receive/transmit facility (repeater), that re-transmits 
received signals in order to improve communications 
range and coverage  
RF  
Radio Frequency  
Softkeys  
Features shown on the display with a key-like outline - 
selection of these features is controlled by the  
M 
  and  
N 
  buttons  
Squelch 
The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels 
fall below a pre-determined threshold  
Standby 
An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is 
muted but still continues to receive data  
Talkgroup 
An organization of radio users who communicate with 
each other  
Trunking 
The automatic sharing of communications paths 
between a large number of users (See Conventional)  
Zone 
A grouping of channels 
						

							 
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Alert Tones 
Sound
Tone NameOccurs:  
Invalid Key-Presswhen the wrong key is pressed
Radio Self-Test 
Failwhen the radio fails its power-up self 
test  
Short,
Low-Pitched 
Tone 
No ACK Receivedwhen the radio fails to receive an 
acknowledgement from the 
dispatcher
Rejectwhen an unauthorized request is 
made
Time-Out Timer 
Warningfour seconds before time out
Time-Out Timer
Timed Outafter time out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibitwhen the PTT switch is pressed and 
transmissions are not allowed  
Continuous, 
Low-Pitched 
Tone 
Out-of-Rangewhen the PTT switch is pressed and 
the radio is out of range of the system
Invalid Modewhen the radio is on an 
unprogrammed channel
Individual Call
Warning Tonewhen the radio is in an individual 
call for greater than 6 seconds 
without any activity  
A Group of Low-
Pitched Tones
(Busy Tone) 
Busywhen interconnect channel, phone 
line, or system is busy  
Short,
Medium-Pitched
Tone 
Valid Key-Presswhen the correct key is pressed
Radio Self-Test 
Passwhen radio passes its power-up self 
test
Clear Voiceat the beginning of a non-coded 
communication
Priority Channel
Receivedupon reception of activity on a 
priority channel
Emergency Alarm
Entryupon entering the emergency state
Central Echowhen the central controller has 
received a request from a radio 
						

							 
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Continuous,
Medium-Pitched
Tone 
Volume Setwhen volume changed on a quiet 
channel
Emergency Exitupon exiting the emergency state
PTT Sidetonewhen data is sent by pressing the PTT 
switch, but the user must wait to talk  
A Group of
Medium-Pitched
Tones 
Failsoftwhen system fails
Automatic Call 
Backwhen voice channel is available from 
previous request
Talk Permitupon pressing the PTT switch; 
verifying system accepting 
transmissions
Dispatcher-
InterrupterUpon receipt of a dispatcher-
interrupt call
Keyfailwhen an encryption key has been 
lost
Console
Acknowledgewhen a status, message, emergency 
alarm, or reprogram request ACK is 
received
Received 
Individual Callwhen a Call Alert or Private 
Conversation call is received
Call Alert Sentwhen a Call Alert is received by the 
target radio  
Short,
High-Pitched 
Tone
(Chirp) 
Low-Battery 
Chirpwhen battery is below preset 
threshold value
Phone Dekey 
Chirpfrom radio to phone line upon 
releasing the PTT switch  
Continuous,
High-Pitched 
Tone 
Quik-Call™ 
Group Callwhen a Quik-Call group call is 
received  
A Group of
High-Pitched 
Tones 
Quik-Call 
Individual Callwhen a Quik-Call individual call is 
received  
Ringing 
Phone Ringingwhen a phone call is received
Enhanced Call
Receivedwhen originator receives ACK from 
an enhanced private call  
Gurgle 
Dynamic 
Regrouping/Over-
The-Air 
Programmingwhen a dynamic ID has been received 
and the PTT switch is pressed and the 
reprogrammed group has not been 
selected and when the radio is 
successfully re-keyed 
Sound
Tone NameOccurs: 
						

							 
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Status Indicators   
Symbol
Indicator 
NameDescription
 
B 
Battery Statusflashes when the battery is low 
C 
Carrier 
Squelchindicates the radio is operating in 
the carrier-squelch mode 
D 
Secure 
Operationappears when your radio is in 
secure operation; on ( 
D 
) = secure; 
off ( 
E 
)= clear-operation 
F 
Call Receivedflashes when an individual call is 
received 
G 
Scanindicates when the radio is in scan 
operation 
H 
 (Dot Flashing) 
Priority-One
Channel Scanindicates when the radio is in 
priority-one channel scan 
operation 
H 
 (Dot Steady) 
Priority-Two
Channel Scanindicates when the radio is in 
priority-two channel scan 
operation 
I 
View/
Programmingindicates when the radio is in the 
view or programming mode; on 
steady = view mode; flashing = 
programming mode 
J 
Directindicates whether you are talking 
directly to another radio 
(talkaround) or through a repeater; 
on = direct; off = repeater 
						

							 
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Additional Information
 
Battery Charging and Disposal 
•Charging Batteries 
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel-metal-hydride 
(NiMH) rechargeable battery. Charge the battery before use to ensure optimum 
capacity and performance. The battery was designed specifically to be used 
with a Motorola charger. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to 
battery damage and void the battery warranty.
When charging a battery that is attached to the radio, turn the 
radio off to ensure a full charge.
The battery should be at about 77 
° 
F (room temperature) whenever possible. 
Charging a cold battery (below 50 
° 
 F) may result in leakage of electrolyte and 
ultimately, in failure of the battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95 
° 
F) results 
in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. 
Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to 
ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits.  
•Recycling or Disposal of Batteries   
At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be recycled. However, 
recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various state or local 
laws, the battery must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be 
disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
Note
NiCd
 
WARNING 
Do not attempt to change or charge the battery in a 
hazardous atmosphere.
!
 
WARNING 
Care should be taken to avoid external short circuiting of 
the battery. A sustained high-rate discharge (for example, 
a paper clip placed accidentally across the battery 
contacts) may permanently damage the battery, void the 
battery warranty, and create a burn or fire hazard.
! 
						

							 
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For disposal, NiCd batteries should be delivered to an authorized metals 
reclamation dealer. NiMH batteries, although they contain no designated toxic 
metals, are recommended to be disposed of through an authorized metals-
reclamation dealer. 
In addition, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations classify 
used Ni-Cd batteries as hazardous waste, unless certain exemptions apply.
Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cd batteries. If you 
are located in the United States or Canada, you can ship, post paid, your used 
Ni-Cd batteries to INMETCO, an EPA approved recycling facility, at the address 
listed below. If you are not located in the United States or Canada, you may 
ship your used Motorola Ni-Cd batteries to one of the nearest international 
locations listed below. Should you have any questions, contact the facility first.
Consideration should be given to the methods of collecting, labeling, and 
shipping used Ni-Cd batteries. Your federal, state or local EPA should be 
consulted for specific legal requirements and for recycling options in your area.
Motorola, as a responsible corporate citizen, has always been concerned with 
the protection of the environment. Please feel free to call the Motorola 
America’s Parts Division, Customer Service Department, toll free, at 
1-800-422-4210.
INMETCO, Bin #M1
P.O. Box 720
245 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (412) 758-2800
Fax: (412) 758-9311
S.N.A.M.
Rue De La Gareene
Z.I. Chesnes-Tharabie
B.P. 733-38297 St. Quentin Fallavier Cedex
France
Phone: 033 74 94 59 85
Fax. 033 74 94 13 18
For additional information on batteries, write to: Motorola • Energy Products 
Division • Customer Care Department • 1700 Belle Meade Court • 
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5854.HANIL METAL RECYCLE CO., 
LTD
24-4, Palryong-dong, 
Changwon-Shi
Kyongsangnam-Do, Korea
Phone: 082 551 93 1911
Fax. 082 551 96 0050
NIPPON RECYCLE CTR. CORP.
6-13-19, Nishitama, Kita-KuZ.I. 
Osaka, 530, Japan
Phone: 081 6 311 9071
Fax. 081 6 311 0949 
						

							 
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Helpful Tips 
•If poor light conditions make the display, keypad, or channel numbers 
(around the  
16-Position Select Knob 
) difficult to read, turn on the radio’s 
display, keypad, and channel backlights by pressing the   
Light Button 
 (see  
page 2). These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they 
turn off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing 
the 
 Light Button 
 again. If, while the lights are on, any key or button is 
pressed (except for the  
Volume Knob 
 and the  
PTT Switch 
), any knob is 
turned, or any toggle switch is moved, the lights will remain on for an 
additional time period.
•Your radio’s squelch level can be reprogrammed at an authorized service 
facility.
•If you suspect a radio problem, check the following items before 
requesting service:
1.Radio Checks
•Be sure the radio is turned on and the  
16-Position Select Knob 
 is 
in the proper position.
•Replace or recharge the battery. The first time a new battery is 
used, it should charge a minimum of 16 hours.
•The antenna must be screwed on properly, with its base flush 
against the top of the radio.
•Could your radio problem be caused by accessories improperly 
connected?
•Try operating the radio from several different locations, especially 
when using the radio inside buildings.
•Check the transmitter by transmitting to an alternate portable 
radio.
2.Operating Instructions
Review your operating instructions and ensure that you are using the 
radio properly.
3.Problem Not Solved
If, after following steps 1 and 2, your radio still has a problem, review 
your service agreement and call the applicable Motorola service 
representative. If you do not have a service agreement on your radio, 
contact your nearest authorized Motorola service shop for guidance 
toward a prompt and expedient evaluation and/or repair.