ASTRO APX Two Way Radios

APX N30 Quick Start Guide

Introduction
This guide provides an overview of the APX N30 two-way radio, including important safety information and instructions for operation.

Important Safety Information
This radio is intended for 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

• 1. On/Off/Volume Control knob
• 2. Status LED
• 3. Digital Mic 2
• 4. Display
• 5. Home button
• 6. 4-Way Navigation buttons
• 7. Programmable button 1 (P1)
• 8. Speaker
• 9. Programmable button 2 (P2)
• 10. Notification button
• 11. Menu Select buttons
• 12. Accessory Connector
• 13. Top (Orange) button
• 14. Top Light Bar
• 15. Channel Selector knob
• 16. Digital Mic 1
• 17. Belt Clip Bracket
• 18. Battery
• 19. Charging Contacts
• 20. 2-Dot Programmable button
• 21. 1-Dot Programmable button
• 22. Push-to-Talk (PTT) button
• 23. 3-Dot Programmable button
• 24. 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

• 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

1. 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.
2. Press and hold the Top (Orange) button to exit emergency.

Sending an Emergency Call

1. Press the Top (Orange) button.
2. Press and hold the PTT button to speak.
3. Release the PTT button to end call.
4. Press and hold Top (Orange) button to exit emergency.

Sending a Silent Emergency Call

1. Press the Top (Orange) button.
2. 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

• Battery Level
• Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
• RSSI Receiving
• RSSI Transmitting
• Direct Mode
• Monitor
• Power Level High
• Power Level Low
• Scan
• Secure Operation
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Secure Operation
• Global Positioning System (GPS)

Specifications

Feature	Description
Model	APX N30
Release Date	March 2024
Part Number	PMLN8584B

FAQ

• How do I turn on the radio?
  Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise until it clicks.
• What should I do if the radio does not turn on?
  Ensure the battery is fully charged and properly inserted.
• How can I send an emergency alarm?
  Press and hold the Top (Orange) button until the alarm is activated.
• What is the function of the PTT button?
  The Push-to-Talk (PTT) button is used to initiate and end calls.

 

PMLN8584B

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

1. On/Off/Volume Control knob
2. Status LED
3. Digital Mic 2
4. Display
5. Home button
6. 4-Way Navigation buttons
7. Programmable button 1 (P1)
8. Speaker
9. Programmable button 2 (P2)
10. Notification button
11. Menu Select buttons
12. Accessory Connector
13. Top (Orange) button
14. Top Light Bar
15. Channel Selector knob
16. Digital Mic 1
17. Belt Clip Bracket
18. Battery
19. Charging Contacts
20. 2-Dot Programmable button 21 1-Dot Programmable button 22 Push-to-Talk (PTT) button 23 3-Dot Programmable button 24 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.

1. 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
2. Press and hold the Top (Orange) button to exit emergency.

Sending an Emergency Call

1. Press the Top (Orange) button.
2. Press and hold the PTT button to speak.
3. Release the PTT button to end call.
4. Press and hold Top (Orange) button to exit emergency.

Sending a Silent Emergency Call

1. Press the Top (Orange) button.
2. 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

Battery Level

Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)

RSSI Receiving

RSSI Transmitting

Direct Mode

Monitor

Power Level High

Power Level Low

Scan

Secure Operation

 

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Secure Operation

Global Positioning System (GPS)

User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)

Data Activity

Bluetooth®

Wi-Fi Strength

 

Blinking/Steady Dot

Vote Scan

Bluetooth Connected
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Documents / Resources

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS ASTRO APX Two Way Radios [pdf] User Guide N30, ASTRO APX Two Way Radios, ASTRO, APX Two Way Radios, Two Way Radios, Way Radios, Radios

References

• User Manual