Motorola Solutions MTP6550 TETRA Rugged Portable Radio User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Motorola Solutions
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MTP6550 TETRA Rugged Portable Radio
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Your Radio
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Description
Emergency button When the radio is on, press and hold to start emergency
operations. When the radio is off, press and hold to power on in the Emergency
Mode.
Rotary Knob · Press and hold to lock/unlock it. · Rotate to set the volume. ·
Press and rotate to select a different talkgroup.
LED Status Indicator
Earpiece
Programmable Side buttons The upper button activates Flip Display and the
lower activates High/Low audio One-Touch Button. Your service provider may
change the programmed functions of these buttons.
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Press and hold to talk in simplex calls or initiate group
calls. Release it to listen.
Soft keys Press the left/right Soft key to select the option displayed above
it.
CALL key · Press to initiate or answer duplex calls. · Press to send messages.
· Press in the home screen to enter the Recent Callsmenu
item.
Slimport Speaker
Keypad Press to enter alphanumeric characters, or press and hold to activate
One-Touch Button features.
Bottom Microphone Activated during duplex low audio calls such as private
calls.
Bottom Connector Used for charging and programming the radio, and connecting
data transfer cables.
Antenna
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Description
External Antenna Connector Used with the digital car kit to connect the RF
signal to the external antenna.
Top Microphone Activated during simplex high audio calls such as group calls.
Side Connector Provides connection for accessories.
Display Provides alphanumeric text and images within 65,536 colors and 240 x
320 pixels with scalable fonts and contrast.
Menu key Press to enter the main menu (from the home screen) or the context-
sensitive menu.
EXIT key · Press and hold to turn on/off the radio.
· Press to end calls.
· Press to return to the home screen.
Navigation key Press the Navigation key to scroll the list while moving around
the menu, or to navigate the text.
From the home screen, press:
· Down Navigation key to enter the Recent Calls menu item.
· Up Navigation key to change the My Groups talkgroup folder.
· Left and right Navigation key to browse through the talkgroups.
Backlight Sensor By measuring the ambient light intensity, the keypad
backlight sensor determines if there is a need to light up the keypad
backlight.
Attaching the Antenna
1 Align the bottom of the antenna and the screw-in base on the top of the
radio. 2 Turn clockwise until snug. Do not force.
Installing the Battery
1 Insert the battery into the compartment. 2 Slide the battery towards the top
of the radio until it clicks.
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Installing the MicroSD and SIM Cards
1 Remove the battery. 2 Open the plastic compartment cover. 3 Slide the SIM
card holder and lift it up (A). 4 Slide the microSD card holder and lift it up
(B).
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5 Insert the microSD card (C) and close the microSD card holder. 6 Insert the SIM card (D) and close the SIM card holder.
7 Close the compartment cover. 8 Replace the battery.
Turning the Radio On/Off
To power the radio on/off, press and hold . If the Covert Mode is activated,
the radio powers on without visible and audible notifications.
Holding Your Radio
The radio has two microphones: · A top microphone for simplex group,
dispatcher, or private calls · A bottom microphone for duplex, telephone-like
calls Simplex Calls When making simplex calls (high audio), hold the radio in
a vertical position with the top microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your
mouth. Speak into the top microphone. Listen via the radio internal speaker.
Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your head and body.
Duplex Calls
When making duplex calls (low audio), hold your radio as you would a
telephone. Speak into the bottom microphone. Listen via the earpiece. Keep the
antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your head and body.
Lapel/Shoulder Use
For group and private calls turn your head towards your shoulder/lapel, and
speak directly into the top microphone. Listen through the internal speaker.
Speakerphone Use
Place your radio 3060 centimeters away from you. In a noisy environment, move
the radio closer for better transmission.
Battery Capacity Information
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80%100% capacity
60%80% capacity
40%60% capacity
25%40% capacity
15%25% capacity
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5%15% capacity
0%5% capacity
Status Icons
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Description In Service (TMO) standard/extended icon No Service (TMO) standard/extended icon Signal Strength standard/extended icon High RF Power standard/extended icon Direct Mode Using Gateway Repeater Mode Emergency Scan Priority Scan
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Description
Battery Level
Battery Charging
All Rings Muted
Simplex Ring Muted
Duplex Ring Muted
Migration
Low Audio
High Audio
Earpiece Connected
New Message Has Arrived
New Message(s)
Packet Data
Radio Keys Locked
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Description
GPS
Invalid MicroSD Card
USB Connected
No Active Bluetooth Connection/Bluetooth Active
LED Status Indicator
Indication
Status In use
Charging Status Battery fully charged
In service
Battery charged at 90%
Out of service
Connecting to a network Entering DMO
Transmit inhibit in service Channel busy in DMO
Rapid charge Faulty or invalid battery
Incoming private or phone call Battery waiting to charge
Switched off
Unlocking Your Radio
Your radio may be locked at power on. To unlock it, enter the PIN code at the
prompt. By default the code is set to 0000. Your service provider may change
this number before you receive your radio.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
To unlock/lock the keypad, press
and then
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Using the Radio Menu
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Press: 1 to enter the menu. 2 to select a menu item. 3 to return to the
previous level. 4 to return to the previous level. 5 to exit the menu. 6
to scroll up. 7 to select a menu item. 8 to scroll down.
Personalizing Your Radio
From the home screen, press
. Go to More . . . Setup. Go to a menu item
you would like to modify (for example, Vibrate, Tones, or Display) and select the
preferred settings.
Activating Covert Mode
1 From the home screen, press
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2 Select Security Covert Mode.
3 Select On to enable or Off to disable the Covert Mode.
Selecting TMO/DMO
1 From the home screen, select Optns. 2 Select the required mode.
Making TMO/DMO Group Calls
1 Enter TMO or DMO.
2 From the home screen, use the target talkgroup.
or the rotary knob to highlight
3 Select Select (if configured).
4 Press and hold PTT.
5 Wait for the talk permit tone (if configured) and talk.
6 Release PTT to listen.
Making TMO/DMO Emergency Calls
1 Enter TMO or DMO. 2 Press and hold the Emergency button. The emergency alarm
is sent
automatically (if configured). 3 Press and hold PTT. 4 Wait for the talk
permit tone (if configured) and talk. 5 Release PTT to listen. If using the
Hot Mic feature, wait for the Emergency Mic
On message to appear on the display, then talk without pressing PTT. 6 To exit
the Emergency Mode, press and hold the Exit soft key.
Making Simplex Private Calls
In DMO
1 From the home screen, dial a number. 2 To make the call and talk, press and
hold PTT to talk (wait for the talk permit
tone if configured). 3 Release PTT to listen. 4 Press to terminate the call.
In TMO
1 From the home screen, dial a number. 2 Press and release PTT to make the
call. 3 Wait for the called party to pick up.
4 Once the call is connected, press and hold PTT to talk (wait for the talk
permit tone if configured).
5 Release PTT to listen.
6 Press to terminate the call.
Making Duplex Private Calls/Phone/PABX Calls
1 From the home screen, dial a number. 2 Press and release . The ringing
sounds. The called party answers. 3 Press to terminate the call.
To answer an incoming call, press .
Activating Transmit Inhibit Mode
In the Transmit Inhibit Mode (TXI) the radio sends no radio transmissions and only emergency calls are allowed.
1 From the home screen, press
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2 Select Networks TXI Mode Activate.
Sending Text Messages
1 From the home screen, press
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2 Select Messages New Message.
3 Enter your message and select Send.
If you want to change the default text input, for example, use symbols or
numbers, press
and select Entry Mode. The available options are:
· Primary basic alphanumeric characters
· Numeric numbers only
· Symbol symbols only
· Secondary alphanumeric characters including diacritics
If you want to change the input method, press Setup. The two available methods are:
and select Entry
· TAP enter letters, numbers, and symbols by pressing an alphanumeric key one or more times
· iTAP let the radio predict each word as you press an alphanumeric key
4 Select Private or Group.
Sending Status Messages
1 From the home screen, press
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2 Select Messages Send Status.
3 Perform one of the following actions:
· Highlight the required status message and select Select, or press PTT button.
or the
· If the status list is empty, enter a 5-digit status message number and select Send.
Pairing Your Radio with Bluetooth Devices
Pairing is a process that creates a link between two Bluetooth-enabled devices. Once paired, devices remember each other and every subsequent connection between them is authenticated automatically.
1 From the home screen, press
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2 Select Bluetooth Scan for Accessories.
3 Highlight the required device and select Pair.
4 If needed, enter a PIN code or a passkey.
Sending Files by Using Bluetooth
1 From the home screen, press
2 Perform one of the following actions:
· To send any file you received, select Bluetooth My Received Files.
· To send an image you captured, select Pictures View.
3 Highlight the required file and press
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4 Select Forward (received files) or Send (captured images).
5 Perform one of the following actions:
If… If the paired devices list is empty,
If the required recipient device is present on the paired devices list, If the
required recipient device is not present on the paired devices list,
Then… wait until the radio displays the list. Highlight the device and select
Select. highlight the device and select Select.
refresh the list by selecting Search. Highlight the device and select Select.
Looking after Your Radio
· Never leave your radio or battery in extreme temperatures (over +85 °C), for
example, behind a windscreen in direct sunlight.
· The radio is submersible (compliant with the IP67 standard) but only with
the battery and the antenna attached.
· To clean your radio, use a moistened or antistatic cloth.
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