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PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head

Introduction

Interpreting Radio Status Indicators

Your radio has three types of status indicators:

• Status annunciators that appear on the display

• LED indicators

• Alert tones

Status Annunciators

These are small icons that appear on the display above the channel
name indicating status as you operate various radio features.

Annunciator

Indication

Carrier Squelch
All active traffic on the selected channel in being
monitored.
When not displayed, traffic is not open to
monitoring.

Call Received
Flashes when a Selective Call, Call Alert is
received.

Scan
The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of
channels/modes for activity.

Priority Scan
Indicates scanning of a priority mode (flashing for
Priority 1 Mode; solid for Priority 2 mode).

Low Tx Power Level
Transmission Power is low. (By default, the radio
transmission power is set too high, at which state
this icon will not show up.)

Direct/Talkaround
When on, indicates your are talking directly to
another radio.
When off, you are talking through a repeater.

Summary of Contents for PM1500

Page 1: ...PM1500 Control Head LED Indicators LCD Display Emergency Button GCAI Volume Power Knob 4 Menu Buttons Mode Knob ...

Page 2: ...PM1500 User Guide Mobile Radio ...

Page 3: ...nt has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer...

Page 4: ...erwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola No part of this manual may be reproduced dist...

Page 5: ... operational procedure practice or other condition which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed CAUTION An operational procedure practice or other condition which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed Note Note An operational procedure practice or other condition which is essential to emphasize Example Description Programmable button or Buttons and ke...

Page 6: ...v Notes ...

Page 7: ...e 7 Adjusting the Display Keypad Backlight Dim Level 7 Keypad Microphone Option 7 Conventional Channels 8 Field Programming 8 Display Status 8 Feature Control 8 Interpreting Radio Status Indicators 9 Status Annunciators 9 LED Indications 10 Alert Tones 10 Basic Operating Procedures 13 Basic Functions 13 Monitoring Conventional Modes 14 Selecting the Zone or Mode Channel 15 Receiving on a Conventio...

Page 8: ...TT ID For MDC and DTMF Modes only 26 Call Alert 26 Sending a Call Alert 27 Conventional Radio Features 29 Features Used in Conventional Operation 29 Smart PTT 30 Conventional Talkgroup Calls 31 Conventional Talkaround 32 Talk Direct Mobile To Mobile 32 Selective Call 33 Answering a Selective Call 33 Initiating a Selective Call 34 Viewing Your Unit ID Number 35 Editing a Unit ID Number in the List ...

Page 9: ...Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 42 Special Channel Assignments 42 Emergency Channel 42 Non Commercial Call Channel 43 Operating Frequency Requirements 43 Glossary 46 Commercial Warranty and Service 49 Limited Warranty 49 Service 53 Index 55 ...

Page 10: ...ix Notes ...

Page 11: ...order to use your radio The following topics are covered Getting Started page 2 Major Radio Components page 4 Operating Your Control Head page 6 Turning On the Radio page 6 Setting the Volume page 7 Turning the Display Keypad Light On or Off page 7 Display Status page 8 Feature Control page 8 Interpreting Radio Status Indicators page 9 ...

Page 12: ...ailable It can operate in the following frequency ranges These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions The PM1500 Mobile Radio can include an optional RS 232 data port to interface with external devices such as certain laptop computers VHF UHF 136 174 MHz 380 470 MHz ...

Page 13: ... drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on Similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software your radio s features and capabilities can be upgraded with software FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances making your radio investment go further FLASHport is the future of radio communications and it s ye...

Page 14: ...ser guide The PM1500 Radio The PM1500 radio unit contains a receiver a transmitter and associated internal circuitry The radio is programmed by your system manager to meet your specific needs and or those of your workgroup The Control Head The control head that came with your PM1500 radio has the following features refer to the foldout at the back of this user guide Power On Volume Knob Used to tu...

Page 15: ...ght emitting diode that indicates radio status as you operate various features see page 9 Four Programmable Menu Buttons Check with your system manager for information on how these buttons have been programmed Use the foldout at the back of this manual to record the functions that have been programmed to each button PTT button on mic Pressed to transmit on the displayed mode and released to receiv...

Page 16: ...ow LEDs light up indicating that the radio is powering up The display then shows PM 1500 When the radio is fully powered on the Zone and Channel text and menu items are displayed The backlight will turn on to the last selected dim level Note Pressing the Power Volume Knob before the LEDs light up will be ignored Pressing the power button anytime after the LEDs light up will TURN OFF the radio Note...

Page 17: ...key which is one of the four of the programmable menu buttons The Control Head ships from the factory with the backlight set to HIGH When accessing a feature on the radio use the left or right toggles on the navigation key to access further options within the menu If you cannot locate a menu item it may not be programmed or it may not apply to the radio s current setting The keypad also enables yo...

Page 18: ...use the control head to program your own mode names The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display You can see all the key operating information including the mode selected or being scanned and the on off status of various features The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual audio indicators or by both Display Status The control head display indicates ...

Page 19: ...n the selected channel in being monitored When not displayed traffic is not open to monitoring F Call Received Flashes when a Selective Call Call Alert is received G Scan The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels modes for activity H Priority Scan Indicates scanning of a priority mode flashing for Priority 1 Mode solid for Priority 2 mode R Low Tx Power Level Transmission Power is low...

Page 20: ...n Call User Alert Voice muting has been activated as radio is receiving LED State Indication Continuous RED when you press PTT button to transmit Normal transmission YELLOW Channel activity is present GREEN Receiving a call or page Tone Type Indication Action Short low pitched tone Unsuccessful power up Radio failed self test Radio not ready for use Contact your service representative Invalid bad ...

Page 21: ...ower up Radio passed self test Continuous low pitched tone Transmit on receive only mode Pressed PTT button on receive only mode Release PTT button Transmit inhibit on busy mode Pressed PTT button while mode is busy Invalid mode An invalid or unprogrammed operation Time out timer timed out Transmission terminated Release PTT button Continuous medium pitched tone Emergency alarm call exit Exiting T...

Page 22: ... Group of four medium pitched tones every five seconds Call Alert page received by your radio Four short medium pitched tones Emergency alarm acknowledged Continuous low pitched tone No Emergency Current conventional system does not have emergency enabled No emergency tone Group of two high pitched tones Fast ring in Selective call System is searching for target radio Tone Type Indication Action ...

Page 23: ...ou how to access the radio s basic functions and includes the following topics Monitoring Conventional Modes page 14 Selecting the Zone or Mode page 15 Receiving on Conventional Modes page 16 Adjusting Squelch Settings page 16 Selecting the Transmit Level page 17 Transmitting on Conventional Modes page 17 ...

Page 24: ...tton 2 The display shows MON ON and the carrier squelch annunciator is turned on indicating that the squelch circuit has been opened allowing you to monitor all the traffic on the channel To cancel monitoring 1 Press the preprogrammed Monitor button 2 The display shows MON OFF and the carrier squelch annunciator is turned off MON ON C MON OFF ...

Page 25: ...red off previously At times you may need to select a different zone or channel to transmit or receive on as follows 1 Press the D button below zone 2 The display shows the current zone and mode 3 Rotate the Mode Knob until the desired zone is displayed OR 4 Press ZNUP or ZNDN preprogrammed buttons or softkeys to scroll through the zones OR 5 If you know the zone number enter it using the keypad on...

Page 26: ...a transmission use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode Note If the mode is busy when your radio is receiving a clear signal the yellow LED blinks continuously until the mode is not in use Do the following 1 Press SQL The display shows SQL XX where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15 2 To scroll to the desi...

Page 27: ...ched alert tone four seconds before your transmission is about to expire If you hold down the PTT button longer than the programmed time you hear a continuous low pitched tone This tone ceases to sound when you release the PTT button and you are not allowed to transmit Follow these steps to transmit while on a conventional mode 1 Select a desired zone and mode 2 When a mode becomes available press...

Page 28: ...hows you how to access the most frequently used features The following topics are covered Emergency Call and Alarm page 19 Scan Operation page 21 Optional External Alarms Horn and Lights page 24 Push To Talk Identification PTT ID page 26 Call Alert Page page 26 ...

Page 29: ... by a qualified radio technician The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature Initiating an Emergency Alarm The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID Press the emergency button A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY with the current zone channel A dispatcher acknowledgment ACK RCVD...

Page 30: ...low pitched tone sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled When an emergency is active changing to another mode where emergency is enabled causes an emergency alarm and or emergency call to be active on the new mode 1 Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call alarm feature The display begins alternating EMERGNCY with the current zone channe...

Page 31: ... Types of Scan Lists Types of Scanning Note You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enabled Note Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off turn the radio off or disconnect the radio from the battery List Type Description Conventional Only conventional modes are in the list Scan Type Description Automatic autoscan When selected a channel with autoscan automatically begins scanni...

Page 32: ...ternatively press the preprogrammed Scan button 2 The display shows SCAN ON if previously SCAN OFF was selected and the scan indicator is turned on OR 3 The display shows SCAN OFF if previously SCAN ON was selected and the scan indicator is turned on Police 1 SCAN SCAN ON SCAN OFF ...

Page 33: ... mode 1 When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button OR Press the NUIS softkey to delete the mode A valid key press chirp tone sounds The mode is deleted and the radio continues to scan the remaining modes Note You cannot delete priority modes and the designated transmit channel 2 To resume scanning the deleted mode press scan off and the...

Page 34: ... Otherwise all scan mode operation is suspended Optional External Alarms Horn and Lights All control heads can be equipped for external alarms horn and lights that are activated when a Call Alert page or Selective Call is received These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle but need to receive any incoming messages The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled A...

Page 35: ...GE softkey will turn off the external alarm s and place you directly in that feature The Volume knob and the DIM button have no effect on the state of the external alarm s 2 To rearm the horn and lights feature press the H L softkey momentarily To turn off the external alarm s press the PTT button or any control head softkey or button other than the H L softkey Pressing CALL or PAGE softkey turns ...

Page 36: ...lay In addition your radio ID number is automatically sent when you transmit Call Alert The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio and to determine whether or not that radio received the alert A Call Alert page can be initiated depending on the signaling MDC QCII or DTMF that has been preprogrammed on the channel after an unsuccessful Selective Call or as a separate f...

Page 37: ...ollowing ways From the ID number list Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed OR Use the prestored list by using the mode knob or navigation keys on the keypad mic to locate the name ID you want to call OR Enter using the keypad on the keypad mic the ID of the desired unit Note Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display s...

Page 38: ...itional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RCVD The radio returns to normal operation If after six seconds the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert a low pitched tone sounds and the display changes to NO ACK Try again by pressing the PTT button or the SEL softkey OR Press the HOME button to exit ...

Page 39: ... Conventional Operation This chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation The following topics are covered Smart PTT page 30 Conventional Talkgroup Calls page 31 Conventional Talkaround page 32 Selective Calls page 33 ...

Page 40: ...smission is inhibited The yellow LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy Three radio wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Carrier You will not be able to transmit if any activity is detected on the mode Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch Code You will not be able to transmit on an active mode tha...

Page 41: ...e SEL softkey while the radio displays PSET Selecting the PSET softkey causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup To abort the talkgroup menu press the HOME button or the PTT button Pressing the HOME exits the talkgroup select menu without saving the selected talkgroup choice Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmi...

Page 42: ...oftkey momentarily The DIR indicator lights indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit 2 To return to repeater operation press the DIR softkey again The DIR indicator goes out Note A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile to mobile frequency In this case the DIR indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected ...

Page 43: ...st for your convenience Answering a Selective Call When a Selective Call is received two high pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RCV and the home display 1 Press the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician The display shows the ID number of the calling unit 2 To respond to the call press the PTT button ...

Page 44: ...ter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered If the list has been entered scroll to the first display Press the numeric keys on the keypad mic to enter the digit of the location number to access a preprogrammed call ID 3 Press the microphone PTT button A telephone type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service 4 When the rece...

Page 45: ...e following Use the left navigation key on the keypad mic or the Mode Knob to locate the MY ID display OR The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number 3 To return to normal operation press the HOME button 1 Press and hold the CALL softkey to review the Call ID list 2 Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change 3 Press the NUM softkey to edit a number 4 Use t...

Page 46: ...rs permitted in a text line is 8 1 Press and hold the CALL or PAGE softkey to enter the Call ID list 2 Use the navigation keys on the keypad mic or the Mode Knob to locate the list member you want to change OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list For example press 2 to go to the second member in the list press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list...

Page 47: ...on key on the keypad mic to move the blinking cursor to the next character position and then enter the next character To delete characters press the down navigation key to move backwards over existing characters When the last character on the display has been erased press the down navigation key again to leave the name edit mode without making any changes and begin the procedure again at step 2 5 ...

Page 48: ...eration is intermittent check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service If symptoms persist or if your unit exhibits other problems contact a qualified radio technician The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins Do not remove or reconnect these cables Only a qualified radio technician should p...

Page 49: ... VHF 136 144 MHz quarterwave whip roof mount HAD4007_ VHF 144 150 8 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4008_ VHF 150 8 162 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4009_ VHF 162 174 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4017_ VHF 146 174 MHz quarterwave RAD4010_ VHF 136 174 MHz halfwave roof mount HAE4003_ UHF 450 470 MHz quarterwave whip HAE4011_ UHF 450 470 MHz 3 5 db roof mount HAE6010_ UHF 380 433 MHz 3 5 db gain HAE...

Page 50: ..._ Remote Mount Cable CAN 35m 115 ft HKN6166_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 23m 75 ft HKN6167_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 15m 50 ft HKN6168_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 10m 30 ft HKN6169_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 5m 17 ft HKN6170_ Remote Mount Cable CAN 3m 10 ft HKN6183_ Cable CH Programming RS 232 Part No Description HMN1090_ Standard Mic HMN4079_ Keypad Mic HMN1089_ Water Resistant Mic HLN1457_ Handset w Hang up ...

Page 51: ...ch HKN4258_ External Alarm Cable HMN1087_ Gooseneck PTT HLN5113_ Emergency footswitch HLN5131_ Emergency pushbutton switch HLN6953_ Buzzer Kit 110 MA TLN4533_ External Alarm Relay Part No Description HSN4038_ 7 5 W external HSN4039_ 13 W external Part No Description HLN6909_ Quick release high power HLN6910_ Standard high power HKN6186_ Trunnion CH Remote Mount ...

Page 52: ...ARE LOCATED AT _______________________ State the position of the vessel in distress using any information that will help responders to locate you e g latitude and longitude bearing state whether you are using true or magnetic north distance to a well known landmark vessel course speed or destination 5 State the nature of the distress 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need 7 State the number of...

Page 53: ...on ships subject to the Safety Convention the radio must be capable of operating in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156 025 157 425 MHz frequency band and in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below Note Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters Addition...

Page 54: ...0 156 850 18 156 900 161 500 19 156 950 161 550 20 157 000 161 600 157 050 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 157 150 161 750 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 156 075 160 675 62 156 125 160 725 63 156 175 160 775 156 225 160 825 65 156 275 160 875 66 156 325 160 925 Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Number F...

Page 55: ...s that the channel is transmit only 67 156 375 156 375 68 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 71 156 575 156 575 72 156 625 73 156 675 156 675 74 156 725 156 725 75 76 77 156 875 78 156 925 161 525 79 156 975 161 575 80 157 025 161 625 157 075 161 675 157 125 161 725 157 175 161 775 84 157 225 161 825 85 157 275 161 875 86 157 325 161 925 87 157 375 161 975 88 157 425 162 025 Table A 1 VHF Marine C...

Page 56: ... to radio communications sometimes through a repeater You share a frequency or frequencies with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels Therefore you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting Cursor A visual tracking marker a blinking line that indicates a location on the display Digit...

Page 57: ...eone else s conversation Push To Talk PTT button The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit send operation when pressed Press this button to transmit release it to receive Repeater A conventional radio feature in which you talk through a receive transmit facility repeater that re transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage RF Radio Fr...

Page 58: ...zation or group of radio users who communicate with each other using the same communication path Tone Private Line PL Coded Squelch A continuous sub audible tone transmitted with the carrier Zone A grouping of channels or talkgroups ...

Page 59: ...ited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA Unless made in a separate agreement betwe...

Page 60: ...BILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW III STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state ...

Page 61: ...lied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim F Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible G Rechargeable batteries if any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering the damage or defect is caused by c...

Page 62: ...for its settlement or compromise and C should the Product or parts become or in MOTOROLA s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA at its option and expense either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non infring...

Page 63: ...ent rights or copyrights VII GOVERNING LAW This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois USA Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition A nationwide service organization i...

Page 64: ...54 Commercial Warranty and Service Notes ...

Page 65: ...ng 27 selecting unit to call 27 sending 27 control head operation 6 status display 8 conventional talkaround 32 talkgroup calls 31 D display brightness adjustment 7 E emergencies special considerations 20 emergency call and alarm description 19 initiating 20 external alarms 24 non rearmable 25 F FLASHport technology 3 G glossary 46 H hang up box HUB 24 horn and lights alarms 24 HUB hang up box 24 ...

Page 66: ...l answer a call 33 send Call Alert 27 service 53 set volume 7 slaved programming 8 slaving mode 8 smart PTT 30 squelch adjusting level 16 status display control head 8 T talk direct mobile to mobile 32 tones alert 10 turn on scan 22 U UHF frequencies 2 V VHF frequency 2 maritime radio use 42 volume setting 7 W Z warranty 49 ...

Page 67: ...softkey to scroll to the desired zone 2 Press the CHAN and rotate the Mode Knob to select the mode Press the preprogrammed Monitor button The display shows MON ON Press the preprogrammed Monitor button The display shows MON OFF 1 Select the desired zone and mode 2 Turn the Volume Knob to adjust the volume 1 Select the desired zone and mode 2 Turn the Volume Knob to adjust the volume 3 When a mode ...

Page 68: ...ress the PTT button and announce your emergency 3 To exit the emergency call mode press the emergency button for a little over 1 1 2 seconds or for the duration specified by your system manager You hear a medium pitched exit tone and the radio returns to normal operation 1 Press the D below MUTE 2 The display shows X TONES if previously TONES was selected and vice versa 1 Press the D below MUTE Al...

Page 69: ...ve Call or press the PTT button to speak 3 Press EXIT to hang up The radio returns to the home display 1 Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number If the radio you are paging cannot be reached you will hear only one beep 2 Press the PTT button to try again or press EXIT to hang up If the radio you called has received your page you will hear five beeps The radio returns to the home d...

Page 70: ...um pitched tones every five seconds Call Alert page received Continuous low pitched tone Transmit on receive only mode Pressed PTT button on receiving mode Release PTT button Transmit inhibit on busy mode Pressed PTT button while mode was busy Invalid mode An invalid or unprogrammed operation Time out timer timed out Transmission was terminated Release PTT button Continuous medium pitched tone Eme...

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