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Item Number

Name

3

Emergency Alarm button

4

Volume/Power knob

5

LED Indicator (programmable)

6

Battery Pack latch

7

Side-1 button

8

PTT button

9

Side-2 button

10

Side-3 button

11

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

12

4-Button Programmable Key

13

Speaker

14

Microphone

15

Microphone/Speaker jack (external micro-

phone/speaker)

Programmable Buttons

The VX-556 has seven programmable keys. Your Motorola Solutions

dealer can customize the programmable keys through programming to

meet your communication or network requirements.

Table 5: VX-556 Programmable Key Functions

Programmable

Buttons

Short Press

Press and Hold

Side-1 button

Backlight

Lock

Side-2 button

Power

Scan Channel

Programmable

Buttons

Short Press

Press and Hold

Side-3 button

Monitor

None

A button

Group Up

Set Priority Channel

B button

Channel Up

None

C button

Channel Down

None

D button

Group Down

PL/DPL Code Select

Status Indicators

11

8

9

13

12

11

10

1

2

3

4 5

6

7

Figure 2: LCD Icons and Indicators

Item

Number

Description

1

RSSI Indicator (four steps)

2

Encryption is activated

3

Dual watch is activated

English

10

  

Summary of Contents for VX-556

Page 1: ...VX 556 UHF CBRS Transceiver User Guide SEPTEMBER 2022 2022 Motorola Solutions Inc All rights reserved MN008445A01 MN008445A01 AB Printed in ...

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Page 3: ...nna 12 Removing the Antenna 12 Attaching or Removing the Belt Clip 13 Attaching the Belt Clip 13 Removing the Belt Clip 13 Attaching the Universal Connector Cover 13 Turning the Radio On or Off 13 Chapter 5 Basic Features 13 Chapter 6 Basic Radio Operations 15 Adjusting the Volume 15 Selecting Channels 15 Turning Backlight On 16 Setting Power Level 16 Transmitting Audio 17 Transmitting Audio with ...

Page 4: ...anada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This radio transmi...

Page 5: ...e following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions could void the authority of the user to operate this equipment English 3 ...

Page 6: ...t exceeding 50 in typical Push to Talk PTT configurations DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Motorola Solutions CLIP 28 belt clip reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT ...

Page 7: ...eives a signal from a new narrowband radio the speech can sound quiet Adjust your radio volume for best performance Depending on how close your receiving radio is to another transmitting radio there can be interference from the transmitting radio if it is using a channel adjacent to the channel you are listening to Simply try going up or down a few channels from the currently selected channel The ...

Page 8: ...on exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Open Source Content This product may contain Open Source software used under license Refer to the product installation media for full Open Source Legal Notices and Attribution content European Union EU and United Kingdom UK Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive The European Union...

Page 9: ...6 2 183 5 229 1 71 9 103 5 151 4 186 2 233 6 74 4 107 2 156 7 189 9 241 8 77 0 110 9 159 8 192 8 250 3 79 7 114 8 162 2 196 6 254 1 82 5 118 8 165 5 199 5 85 4 123 0 167 9 203 5 88 5 127 3 171 3 206 5 91 5 131 8 173 8 210 7 Table 2 DCS Code OFF D131 D251 D411 D546 D023 D132 D252 D412 D565 D025 D134 D255 D413 D606 D026 D143 D261 D423 D612 D031 D145 D263 D431 D624 D032 D152 D265 D432 D627 D036 D155 ...

Page 10: ...76 5500 CB 28 0 477 100 CB 07 R 476 57 50 477 32 50 CB 29 477 1250 CB 07 476 5750 CB 30 477 1500 Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz RX TX RX TX CB 08 R 476 60 00 477 35 00 CB 31 477 1750 CB 08 476 6000 CB 32 477 2000 CB 09 476 6250 CB 33 477 2250 CB 10 476 6500 CB 34 477 2500 CB 11 476 6750 CB 35 477 2750 CB 12 476 7000 CB 36 477 3000 CB 13 476 7250 CB 37 477 3250 CB 14 476 7500 CB 38 477...

Page 11: ...625 CB 48 R 476 61 25 477 36 25 CB 71 477 1875 CB 48 476 6125 CB 72 477 2125 CB 49 476 6375 CB 73 477 2375 CB 50 476 6625 CB 74 477 2625 CB 51 476 6875 CB 75 477 2875 CB 52 476 7125 CB 76 477 3125 CB 53 476 7375 CB 77 477 3375 Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz RX TX RX TX CB 54 476 7625 CB 78 477 3625 CB 55 476 7875 CB 79 477 3875 CB 56 476 8125 CB 80 477 4125 Radio Overview This chapter...

Page 12: ...le keys through programming to meet your communication or network requirements Table 5 VX 556 Programmable Key Functions Programmable Buttons Short Press Press and Hold Side 1 button Backlight Lock Side 2 button Power Scan Channel Programmable Buttons Short Press Press and Hold Side 3 button Monitor None A button Group Up Set Priority Channel B button Channel Up None C button Channel Down None D b...

Page 13: ...sive heat such as sunshine or fire Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range is 5 to 35 Charging out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack Use only the Motorola Solutions AC adapter 1 Insert the DC plug into the DC jack on the rear panel of the...

Page 14: ...t circuited Attaching or Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna Screw the supplied antenna onto the antenna jack Only operate this transceiver with an antenna connected Caution Refer to IP67 Water Resistance under Basic Features on page 13 for conditions for the radio to remain water resistant 1 Turn the antenna clockwise onto the antenna jack to attach the antenna 2 Turn the Channel Selector ...

Page 15: ...one speaker cover This radio ceases to be water resistant IP67 1 m 30 min when the microphone speaker cover is not installed in the microphone speaker jack Install the microphone speaker cover with the supplied screws Turning the Radio On or Off 1 To turn on the radio turn the Volume Power knob clockwise 2 To turn off the radio turn the Volume Power knob counterclockwise Basic Features Microproces...

Page 16: ... shorter time by your dealer IP67 Water Resistance This radio is designed to meet the IP67 Water Resistance specifica tion The IP67 protecs against the effects of immersion in water up to 1 m depth for 30 min Note Water resistance of the transceiver IP67 1 m 30 min is assured only in the following conditions Battery pack is attached to the transceiver Antenna is connected to the antenna jack Micro...

Page 17: ...details of the Channel List Basic Radio Operations This chapter explains the operations of your radio Adjusting the Volume 1 To set the volume level rotate the Volume Power knob 2 If no signal is present perform the following steps a Press and hold the Side 3 button You can now hear the background noise b Set the Volume Power knob to the desired audio level c To silence the noise and resume normal...

Page 18: ...LCD display whenever the D button is pressed Turning Backlight On 1 To illuminate the LCD display short press the Side 1 button above the PTT switch and A to D buttons for 5 sec 2 To turn on the backlight when you are in a dark environment short press the Side 1 button Setting Power Level 1 To adjust the transmission power level short press the Side 2 button English 16 ...

Page 19: ... DCS code on the channel 1 Monitor the channel and make sure it is clear to transmit 2 Press and hold the PTT button 3 Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille in a normal voice level 4 To return to the receive mode release the PTT button Note The VX 556 has a Time out Timer TOT that limits the length of each transmission to 1 min by default It prevents prolonged transmission The s...

Page 20: ...d or Channel Selector Knob Lock 1 To lock the Channel Selector knob press and hold the Side 1 button In Lock mode the display shows Lock when you rotate the Channel Selector knob or press the programmable keys 2 To disable Lock mode press and hold the Side 1 button Advanced Operations Triggering Emergency Alarm To trigger the alarm function press and hold the Emergency Alarm button Scanning Radio ...

Page 21: ...ays tPL OFF 4 To select the desired subaudible tone or digital code rotate the Channel Selector knob 5 To activate press any button except the Emergency Alarm button The PL or DPL icon appears on the screen If DPL is displayed DCS system is activated If PL is displayed CTCSS system is activated Note The CTCSS and DCS systems are not available on CB 05 CB 05R and CB 35 channels because these are Em...

Page 22: ...ption Function Sets the Scan Type Available Values SCTYPE 1 to SCTYPE 3 Default SCTYPE 1 Note SCTYPE 1 Simple Scan SCTYPE 2 Priority Scan Type 1 SCTYPE 3 Priority Scan Type 2 Table 9 MICGN Item Description Function Sets the MIC gain level Available Values MICGN 1 MICGN 5 MICGN 9 Default MICGN 5 Note MICGN 1 Minimum Clear Voice MICGN 5 Normal MICGN 9 Maximum Whis per Mode Table 10 SCTONE Item Descr...

Page 23: ... 060 Note TOT 030 The maximum duration of continuous transmission in 30 sec Item Description TOT 060 The maximum duration of continuous transmission is 60 sec TOT 090 The maximum duration of continuous transmission is 90 sec TOT 120 The maximum duration of continuous transmission is 120 sec TOT 150 The maximum duration of continuous transmission is 150 sec TOT 180 The maximum duration of continuou...

Page 24: ...ber Description PMNN4842_ 7 4 V 2300 mAh Li Ion battery pack Table 17 Cable Part Number Description CZ073CB002 Programming cable Table 18 Carry Device Part Number Description AAM34X601 CLIP 28 belt clip Table 19 Power Supply Adaptor Part Number Description PMPN4830_ Power supply adaptor AU NZ plug Table 20 Earbuds and Earpieces Part Number Description PMLN6532_ Swivel Earpiece with microphone PTT ...

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