MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS MN007843A01 Portable Two Way Radios Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Motorola Solutions
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MOTOTRBO™ R7
PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIOS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
DECEMBER 2023
© 2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
MN007843A01 Portable Two Way Radios
This Quick Reference Guide covers the basic operation of the radio.
Check with your dealer or system administrator because your radio may have
been customized for your specific needs.
Your radio will need to be provisioned before use. This is typically done by
your dealer or system administrator and customized for your specific needs.
For more information, refer to the following link:
https://learning.motorolasolutions.com.
| R7 Series User Guide | MN007848A01 |
|---|---|
| R7 Provisioning Guide | MN007868A01 |
Important Safety Information
RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable TwoWay Radios
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
CAUTION : Before using this product, read the operating instructions for
safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed
with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio,
read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way
Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF
energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and
Regulations.
Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Motorola
Solutions, may void the user’s authority to operate this device. Under
Industry Canada 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 transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with
Motorola Solutions-approved antenna with the maximum permissible gain and
required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated
for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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sale of a product.
Radio Controls
- Antenna
- LED Indicator
- Front Microphone
- 3-Dot Programmable Feature button
- Push-to-Talk (PTT) button
- 1-Dot Programmable Feature button
- 2-Dot Programmable Feature button
- Emergency button
- Display¹
- Keypad¹
- Speaker
- On/Off/Volume knob
- Channel Selector knob
- Rear Microphone
- Belt Clip Slot
- Charging Contacts
- Charging Rail
- Device Labeling Area
- Accessory Connector
- Lanyard Hole
Attaching the Battery
NOTE:
For optimal performance, charge a new battery 14 to 16 hours before initial
use.
- Align the battery with the rails on the back of the radio.
- Press the battery firmly, and slide upwards until the latch snaps into place.
- Slide battery latch into lock position.
Attaching the Antenna
- Turn off the radio.
- Set the antenna in the receptacle and turn clockwise.
Turning the Radio On and Off
Rotate the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise or counterclockwise until a click
sounds.
Adjusting the Volume
Rotate the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
LED Indicators
Blinking Red
Radio has failed the self-test upon powering up, has moved out of range if
Auto-Range Transponder System is configured, has Mute mode enabled, is
receiving an emergency transmission, is transmitting in low battery state, or
is indicating a battery mismatch.
Solid Green
Radio is powering up, transmitting, or sending a Call Alert or an emergency
transmission.
Blinking Green
Radio is receiving a call or data, detecting activity over the air, or
retrieving Over-the-Air Programming transmissions.
Double Blinking Green
Radio is receiving a privacy-enabled call or data.
Solid Yellow
Radio is monitoring a conventional channel or in Bluetooth Discoverable Mode.
Blinking Yellow
Radio is scanning for activity, has Flexible Receive List enabled, has yet to
respond to a Call Alert, or all Capacity Plus-Multi-Site channels are busy.
Double Blinking Yellow
Radio has Auto Roaming enabled, has yet to respond to a Group Call Alert, is
actively searching for a new site, is not connected to the repeater while in
Capacity Plus, is locked, or all Capacity Plus channels are busy.
Lightbar Color Indicators
The following color indicators appear on the home screen at the left side of the radio display.
| Light Blue | Radio is available for call. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Radio is receiving call. |
| Red | Radio is transmitting call. |
| Grey | Radio is unprogrammed or not connected. |
Display Icons
The following icons appear on the status bar at the top of the radio display. The icons are arranged left most in order of appearance or usage, and are channel-specific.
| Emergency
---|---
| Scan
| Notification
| Tone Disabled
| Battery
| Secure
| Unsecure
| Bluetooth Connected
| Auto Roaming
| RSSI
| Talkaround
| Wi-Fi
| Power Level
| Tx Inhibit
| Mute
NOTES
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