MOTOROLA N50 APX Two Way Radios User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Motorola
Table of Contents
MOTOROLA N50 APX Two-Way Radios
Product Information
Specifications
- Model : APXTM Two-Way Radios
- Model Number : APX N50
- Languages Supported : en-US, it-IT, sk-SK, cs-CZ, lv-LV, fi-FI, da-DK, hu-HU, sv-SE, de-DE, nl-NL, tr-TR, es-ES, pl-PL, he-IL, el-GR, pt-PT, fr-FR, ro-RO
- Release Date : March 2024
- Important Safety Information : Radio is restricted to Occupational use only
Product Usage Instructions
Turning the Radio On or Off
Ensure that the battery is fully charged before the first use.
- Turning the Radio On: Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise until it clicks.
- Turning the Radio Off: Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks.
Selecting Zones and Channels
Rotate the Channel Selector knob to the desired Channel.
Accessing Radio Call Activities
- To call: Press and hold the PTT button.
- To listen: Release the PTT button.
- To adjust volume: Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob.
- To monitor: Press the programmed Monitor button and listen.
Sending an Emergency Alarm
- Press and hold the Top (Orange) button. Your radio will show indications such as a tone sounds, red LED illuminates, and display shows Top (Orange) and the current zone/channel.
- To exit emergency, press and hold the Top (Orange) button again.
Sending an Emergency Call
- Press the Top (Orange) button.
- Press and hold the PTT button to speak.
- Release the PTT button to end the call.
- To exit emergency, press and hold the Top (Orange) button.
Sending a Silent Emergency Call
- Press the Top (Orange) button.
- To exit the silent emergency state:
- Press and hold the Top (Orange) button.
- Press and release the PTT button to exit Silent Emergency Alarm mode and enter regular dispatch or Emergency Call mode.
Status Icons
- Battery Level
- Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
- RSSI Receiving
- RSSI Transmitting
Important Safety Information
RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios
ATTENTION! CAUTION:
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.
Radio Overview
- On/Off/Volume Control knob
- Status LED
- Digital Mic 2
- Display
- Home button
- 4-Way Navigation buttons
- Programmable button 1 (P1)
- Speaker
- Programmable button 2 (P2)
- Notification button
- Menu Select buttons
- Accessory Connector
- Top (Orange) button
- Top Light Bar
- Channel Selector knob
- Digital Mic 1
- Belt Clip Bracket
- Battery
- Charging Contacts
- 2-Dot Programmable button
- 1-Dot Programmable button
- Push-to-Talk (PTT) button
- 3-Dot Programmable button
- Antenna
Turning the Radio On or Off
Ensure that the battery is fully charged before the first use.
-
Turning the Radio On
Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise until it clicks. -
Turning the Radio Off
Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks.
Selecting Zones and Channels
Rotate the Channel Selector knob to the desired Channel.
Accessing Radio Call Activities
Perform one of the following actions:
- To call, press and hold the PTT button.
- To listen, release the PTT button.
- To adjust volume, turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob.
- To monitor, press the programmed Monitor button and listen.
Sending an Emergency Alarm
-
Press and hold the Top (Orange) button.
Your radio shows the following indications:- A tone sounds.
- The red LED illuminates.
- The display shows Top (Orange) and the current zone/channel.
- When acknowledgment is received, you hear four beep tones; alarm ends; and radio exits emergency
-
Press and hold the Top (Orange) button to exit emergency.
Sending an Emergency Call
- Press the Top (Orange) button.
- Press and hold the PTT button to speak.
- Release the PTT button to end call.
- Press and hold Top (Orange) button to exit emergency.
Sending a Silent Emergency Call
- Press the Top (Orange) button.
- Silent emergency continues until you perform one of the following:
- Press and hold the Top (Orange) button to exit emergency state.
- Press and release the PTT button to exit the Silent Emergency Alarm mode and enter regular dispatch or Emergency Call mode.
Status Icons
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FAQ
Q: Can I use this radio for personal purposes?
A: No, this radio is restricted to occupational use only for compliance with
applicable standards and regulations.