APX Two-Way Radios

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Radio Controls Accessing the Preprogrammed Functions (3/3) Using the Navigation ButtonsHome ButtonThebutton returns you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode.For selected radio features, thebutton is also used to save user-edited radio settings or information beforereturning you to the Home screen.Note: Some features do not require you to pressto go to the Home screen. Refer to the individual feature sectionsin this manual for further details on saving user-edited radio settings or information.Thebutton also can revert to home channel. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.Data Feature Button (Not Programmed)Use this button to access data-related features, such as the Text Messaging Service (TMS) feature screen.4-Way Navigation ButtonUse this button to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the display, or both.Volume KnobUse this Volume Knob to adjust the volume of the speakers by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise.Channel KnobUse this Channel Knob to scroll the channels by turning it clockwise or counterclockwise.18Index

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APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Radio Controls Using the Keypad (1/4)You can use the 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad to access your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standardtelephone keypad when entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of thealphabet. The tables below show the number of times a key needs to be pressed to generate the required character.Keypad Characters – Uppercase ModeNumber of Times Key is #& / \"()ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRTUVWXYSZToggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode, and lowercase mode.SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.20Index

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Radio Controls Using the Keypad (2/4)Keypad Characters – Lowercase ModeNumber of Times Key is #& / \"()abcdefghijklmnopqrtuvwxyszToggle between mixed case mode, uppercase mode, and lowercase mode.SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.21Index

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Radio Controls Using the Keypad (3/4)Keypad Characters – Numeric ModeNumber of Times Key is #& / \"()234567890SpaceToggle between numeric and letter mode.22Index

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Radio Controls Using the Keypad (4/4)Keypad Characters – Hexadecimal ModeNumber of Times Key is 0Not applicableNot applicable23Index181920

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Radio Controls Push-To-Talk (PTT) ButtonThe PTT button on the side of the microphone servestwo basic purposes: While a call is in progress, the PTT button allows theradio to transmit to other radios in the call.Push-to-Talk(PTT) ButtonPress and hold down PTT button to talk. Release thePTT button to listen.The microphone is activated when the PTT button ispressed.Scan On of Off While a call is not in progress, the PTT button is usedto make a new call.Not ProgrammedNot Programmed24Index

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Status Indicators Status IconsReceivingRadio is receiving a call or data.ScanRadio is scanning a scan list.TransmittingRadio is transmitting a call or data.User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) On User is currently associated with the radio. Off User is currently not associated with theradio. Blinking Device registration or userregistration with the server failed due to an invalidusername or pin.Call ReceivedRadio has received an Individual Call.Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)The number of bars displayed represents thereceived signal strength for the current site, fortrunking only. The more stripes in the icon, thestronger the signal.Secure Operation On Secure operation. Off Clear operation. Blinking Receiving an encrypted voice call.Direct On Radio is currently configured for directradio to radio communication (duringconventional operation only). Off Radio is connected with other radiosthrough a repeater.Data ActivityData activity is present.View/Program ModeRadio is in the view or program mode. On steady View mode Blinking Program modePower Level L Radio is set at Low power. H Radio is set at High power.Priority-One Channel Scan Blinking dot Radio detects activity on channeldesignated as Priority-One. Steady dot Radio detects activity on channeldesignated as Priority-Two.25Index

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Status Indicators LED IndicatorsThe LED indicator shows the operational status of your radio.Solid redRadio is transmitting.Rapidly blinking redRadio has failed the self test upon powering up or encountered a fatal error.Solid yellowChannel is busy.Blinking yellowRadio is receiving a secured transmission.Solid greenRadio is powering up, or is on a non-priority channel while in the Scan List Programmingmode.Blinking greenRadio is receiving an individual or telephone call, or is on a Priority-Two channel while inthe Scan List Programming mode.Rapidly blinking greenRadio is on a Priority-One channel while in the Scan List Programming mode.LED Indicators26Index

APXTM 7500 O5Identifying Status Indicators Intelligent Lighting IndicatorsThis feature temporary changes the backlight of the top display screen and the keypad, and adds a color bar to the maindisplay screen to help signal that a radio event has occurred.Note: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.Backlight and Bar ColorNotificationOrangeEmergency AlertsWhenThe radio initiates an emergency alarm or call.The radio receives an emergency alarm or call.RedCritical AlertsThe radio is out of range.The radio enters failsoft mode.The radio is unable to establish a full connection withthe system.GreenCall AlertsThe radio receives a private call.The radio receives a call alert.27Index

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APXTM 7500 O5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS Alert TonesAn alert tone is a sound or group of sounds. Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of your radio’s conditions.The following table lists these tones and when they occur.You one NameHeardRadio Self Test FailWhen radio fails its power-up self test.RejectWhen unauthorized request is made.Time-Out Timer WarningFour seconds before time out.No ACK ReceivedWhen radio fails to receive an acknowledgment.Individual Call Warning ToneWhen radio is in an individual call for greater than 6 seconds without any activity.Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibit(When PTT button is pressed) transmissions are not allowed.Time-Out TimerTimed OutAfter time out.Out of Range(When PTT button is pressed) the radio is out of range of the system.Invalid ModeWhen radio is on an unpreprogrammed channel.BusyWhen system is busy.PlayA Group ofLow-PitchedTonesPlay30Index

APXTM 7500 O5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORSYou dToneTone NameHeardValid Key-PressWhen correct key is pressed.Radio Self Test PassWhen radio passes its power-up self test.Clear VoiceAt beginning of a non-coded communication.Priority Channel ReceivedWhen activity on a priority channel is received.Emergency Alarm EntryWhen entering the emergency state.Central EchoWhen central controller has received a request from a radio.Volume SetWhen volume is changed on a quiet channel.Emergency ExitWhen exiting the emergency state.Fail-softWhen the trunking system fails.Automatic Call BackWhen voice channel is available from previous request.KeyfailWhen encryption key has been lost.Console AcknowledgeWhen status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request ACK is received.Received Individual CallWhen Call Alert or Private Call is received.Site TrunkingWhen a SmartZone trunking system fails.Call Alert SentWhen Call Alert is received by the target radio.PlayA Group ofMedium-PitchedTonesPlay31Index

APXTM 7500 O5 IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORSYou HearTone NameHeardRingingFast RingingWhen system is searching for target of Private Call.Enhanced Call SentWhen waiting for target of Private Call to answer the call.PlayPhone Call ReceivedWhen a land-to-mobile phone call is received.GurgleDynamic Regrouping(When the PTT button is pressed) a dynamic ID has been received.Talk Permit(When PTT button is pressed) verifying system accepting transmissions.Unique,Low-PitchedChirpNew MessageWhen a new message is received.Unique,High-PitchedChirpPriority StatusWhen a priority message is received.Play32Index

APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Selecting a Zone Selecting a Radio Channel Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking Only, Digital Mode Only) Making a Radio Call Repeater or Direct Operation33Index

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APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Selecting a ZoneA zone is a group of channels.Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow youto use these features.1to ZONE.2 Press the Menu Select button directly below ZONE.The display shows the current zone and channel.3button until the desired zone is displayed.4 Pressor the PTT button to confirm the selectedzone number.5 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on thedisplayed zone channel.ORUse the Zone Up and Zone Down on the NavigationButton (on either the control head or the keypadmicrophone) to change Zones.Menu Select ItemsNuis Prfl Zone Scan ScnLMute Info Rcnt Colr CntsMyidMenu Select ButtonChannel KnobVolume nButton

APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Selecting a Radio ChannelA channel is a group of radio characteristics, such astransmit/ receive frequency pairs.Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow youto use this feature. If you select a channel that is notwithin the preprogrammed band, the radio indicates thatit is on an unsupported frequency with both audio andvisual warnings.Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choicebetween the following methods.Rotate the Channel knob until the display shows thedesired channel.Menu Select ButtonChannel KnobVolume nButton

APXTM 7500 O5 Using Mode Select FeatureMode Select allows a long press to save your radio’s currentzone and channel to a keypad button; then once programmed, theshort-press of that button or soft key jumps the transmission tothe saved zone and channel.All the programmable buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9 buttonsallow you to save the frequent used zone and channel.Note: Repeat this procedure to change the zone and channel ofthe programmed button.Short press of the programmed button changes your currenttransmission to the zone and channel programmed in this button.Procedure:1 Toggle your zone and channel to the required zone andchannel.2 Press and hold the digit button you desire to program.You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone andchannel is saved.Menu Select Button *Emergency Button *†Scan On or OffSide Button 2Side Button 3KeypadNumbers0-9 †37Index

APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Receiving and Responding to a Radio CallOnce you have selected the required channel and/orzone, you can proceed to receive and respond to calls.You see solid red while the radio is transmitting, andsolid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission(conventional mode only). There is no LED indicationwhen the radio receives a transmission in trunkingmode.If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LEDblinks yellow.38Index

APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup CallTo receive a call from a group of users, your radio mustbe configured as part of that talkgroup.When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Homescreen), depending on how your radio ispreprogrammed:1 ASTRO Conventional Only:The LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows thetalkgroup alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.ORTrunking Only:The display shows the caller alias or ID.2 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) from your mouth.3 Press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LEDlights up solid red.4 Release the PTT button to listen.PTTButton39Index

APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Receiving and Responding to a Private Call (Trunking, Digital Mode Only)A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to anotherindividual radio.These one-to-one calls between two radios are notheard by others in the current talkgroup. The callingradio automatically verifies that the receiving radio isactive on the system and can display the caller ID.When you receive a Private Call:1 You hear two alert tones and the LED blinks green.The display shows CALL RECEIVED and the calleralias or ID.2 Press the Menu Select button directly below RESPwithin 20 seconds after the call indicators begin.3 During the call, the display shows the caller alias(name), if it is in the call list.ORDuring the call, the display shows the caller ID(number), if the caller’s name is not in the call list.RESP40Index

APXTM 7500 O5General Radio Operation Repeater or Direct OperationThe REPEATER operation increases the radio’s rangeby connecting with other radios through a repeater. Thetransmit and receive frequencies are different.The DIRECT or “talkaround operation” allows you tobypass the repeater and connect directly to anotherradio. The transmit and receive frequencies are thesame.Move the 16-Position Channel/Talkgroup Select to apreprogrammed Direct channel in the radio to talk in adirect/talkaround mode.The display shows the Talkaround iconif the radiois currently in Direct mode (during conventionaloperation only).Menu Select ButtonChannel KnobVolume nButton

APXTM 7500 O5Advanced Features Advanced Call Features Contacts–Adding a New Contact Entry–Deleting a Contact Entry–Adding a Contact to a Call List or Phone List–Editing a Contact in a Call List Editing an Entry Alias Editing as Entry ID Editing a Call Type Scan Lists–Viewing a Scan List–Editing the Scan List–Changing the Scan List Status–Viewing and Changing the Priority Status Scan–Turning Scan On or Off–Transmitting While the Scan is On Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan–Deleting a Nuisance Channel–Restoring a Nuisance Channel Call Alert Paging–Answering a Call Alert Emergency Operation–Sending an Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call–Special Considerations for Emergencies Secure Operations– Selecting Secure Transmissions Trunking System Controls–Using the Failsoft System–Going Out of Range–Trunked Announcement Initiating an Announcement42Index

APXTM 7500 O5 Advanced FeaturesUtilities–Viewing the Recent Calls List–Selecting a Radio Profile–Enabling and Disabling the Radio Alias–Controlling the Display Backlight–Changing the Display Color–Turning Keypad Tones On or Off–Using the Time-Out Timer–Using the Digital PTT ID Feature–Accessing the General Radio Information Accessing the Radio Information Viewing the IP Information Viewing the Control Assignments Editing the Soft ID–Voice Announcement43Index

APXTM 7500 O5 ADVANCED FEATURES ContactsThis feature provides “address-book” capabilities on your radio.Each entry corresponds to an alias (name) or ID (number) that you use to initiate a call.Contact entries are alphabetically sorted according to entry alias. Each alias can have up to 5 IDs of different call typesassociated with it.Additionally, each entry, depending on context (conventional, trunking, or phone), associates with Private Call, or Call Alert.Each entry within Contacts displays the following information: Call Alias (Name) Call ID (Number) Call Type (Icon) WACN ID (Astro 25 Trunking IDs only) System IDNote. For Berks County, the contact list is set up only to help display the calling radio Alias. A total of 500 default records areadded to the “Unified Call List” for this purpose. No Hot Lists are set up in the radios.The systems include the Trunking system, ASTRO conventional and MDC conventional.The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle and the timer expires.You will hear the Menu Inactive Exit Tone upon feature exit .44Index

APXTM 7500 O5Contacts Adding a New Contact Entry (1/2)1to CNTS.2 Press the Menu Select button directly below CNTS.The entries are alphabetically sorted.3to [NEW CONTACT] and press theMenu Select button directly below SEL.4 The display shows NAME. Press the Menu Selectbutton directly below EDIT.Use the keypad to enter the name.Pressto move one space to the left.Pressto move one space to the right.Press the Menu Select button below DEL to deleteany unwanted characters.Pressto add a space.Pressto toggle between mixed case mode,uppercase mode, and lowercase mode.Pressto toggle between numeric and lettermode.5 Press the Menu Select button directly below OK onceyou have entered the name.ORPress the Menu Select button directly below CNCLto return to the previous screen.6to [ADD NUMBER] and press theMenu Select button directly below SEL. The displayshows TYPE 1 DEFAULT TYPE .Menu Select ItemsNuis Prfl Zone Scan ScnLMute Info Rcnt Colr CntsMyidMenu Select ButtonChannel KnobVolume nButton

APXTM 7500 O5Contacts Adding a New Contact Entry (2/2)7 Press Menu Select button directly below EDIT.8to the required channel and press the MenuSelect button directly below OK.9to NUMBER 1 and press the Menu Selectbutton directly below EDIT.The display shows NUMBER 1 and a cursorappears.Use the keypad to enter the number.Pressto move one space to the left.Pressto move one space to the right.Press

TM 7500 O5 Control Head. APXTM 7500 O5 2 Index DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: Motorola Solutions, Inc., 1303 East Algonquin Road