Motorola P 110 Operating Manual

P110
16-Channel Portable Radios
Operating Instructions
P110
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P110 16-Channel Portable Radios
 
Contents 
Quick Reference Card ............................... front cover flap
Introduction ......................................................................2
Inspection ........................................................................3
Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors ..............4
Alert Tone Indicators .......................................................6
Scan and Signalling Alert Tones...

 
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Introduction P110 16-Channel Portable Radios
 
Introduction 
Welcome To The Motorola Radius P110 Radio 
The Radius P110 Portable Radio is a sophisticated state-
of-the-art unit. It incorporates the latest technology avail-
able in two-way radio communications.
The use of microcomputer technology makes changing 
radio characteristics such as operating frequencies and 
squelch codes both economical and fast. Any computer 
equipped Radius dealer can easily reprogram your...

 
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P110 16-Channel Portable Radios Inspection
 
Inspection 
When you receive your packaged P110 radio, inspect the 
shipping carton for any signs of damage. Next, remove and 
check the contents of the packing case to be sure that all 
items ordered have been included. Contents of the packing 
case may be different from those listed if optional accesso-
ries were ordered. 
Packaged Model Contents 
• P110 Radio
• Heliflex Antenna (VHF Models) or Flexible Whip Antenna 
(UHF...

 
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Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors P110 16-Channel Portable Radios
 
Controls, Switches, Indicators,
and Connectors 
 On/Off/Volume Control 
Turns the radio on and off and 
adjusts the volume level. 
Rotary Channel Selector 
Switch 
Selects the operating channel. 
LED Indicator 
A bi-colored light-emitting diode 
(LED) indicates the radio’s oper-
ating status. 
Accessory Connector 
Provides accessibility for con-
nection to remote accessories 
such as a remote...

 
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P110 16-Channel Portable Radios Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors
 
Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button 
When depressed and held, engages the transmitter and 
puts radio in the transmit mode. When released, the radio 
operates in the receive mode. 
Control Button 
This can be programmed as a 
Monitor, Volume Set (manual 
monitor), or Scan Nuisance 
Delete button. If programmed 
for Monitor or Volume Set, 
pressing the Control button will 
monitor the channel for...

 
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Alert Tone Indicators P110 16-Channel Portable Radios
 
Alert Tone  Indicators 
Power-Up 
Each time the radio is turned on, a microcomputer and syn-
thesizer self-test occurs. A high pitched alert tone is gener-
ated for approximately 1/8 second to indicate that the 
microcomputer and synthesizer are functioning properly. A 
second low pitched tone is generated if the start-up test is 
not successful. 
Transmit on Blank or Receive-
Only Channels 
Pressing the PTT button...

 
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P110 16-Channel Portable Radios Alert Tone Indicators
 
Low Battery Alert 
If the battery is low on your radio, an audible alert tone 
alerts you during transmit or receive mode. During transmit, 
on the release of the PTT button, the radio emits 2 medium 
pitched chirps. During receive/standby mode, the radio 
emits 2 medium pitched chirps. These tones emit approxi-
mately every 20 minutes during transmit or receive mode 
until the battery is completely drained of power. 

 
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Scan and Signalling Alert Tones P110 16-Channel Portable Radios
 
Scan and Signalling Alert Tones 
Transmit on Radios with PTT-ID 
When the PTT button is depressed a side tone is heard as 
the unit I.D. is being transmitted. When the tone ends, start 
your voice message in the standard manner. 
Selective Call 
A 2 beep alert tone is generated whenever a Selective Call 
is received, the radio unsquelches and the callers message 
is heard. 
Call Alert 
A 4 beep alert tone is...

 
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P110 16-Channel Portable Radios Multifunction LED Indicators
 
Multifunction LED Indicators 
Transmit Mode (PTT Button Pressed) 
• Continuous Red Light - Normal Transmission
• Flashing Red Light - Low Battery 
Receive Mode (PTT Button Not Pressed) 
• Flashing Red Light - Channel Busy, indicates the pres-
ence of activity on the operating channel
• Continuous Yellow Light (4 seconds) - Channel Monitor 
Active (PL/DPL Disable)
• Flashing Yellow Light - Selective Call or Call...