Test Mode
Test Mode is a feature on all MOTOTRBO radios that allow a technician to carry out RF and functional tests on the radio without knowing its configuration. Using test mode, the technician can:
- Put the radio onto predefined frequencies in analogue or digital mode.
- View the serial number; model number and firmware version.
- View the DSP version and Flashcode.
- Test the display and LED indications.
- Test the buttons and controls.
- Test a connected audio accessory.
- Get diagnostic data from an attached IMPRES battery.
To access Test Mode, the technician must rapidly press side-button 2 (portable) or P2 (mobile) five times within five seconds of power on. Once in test mode, the various parts (listed above) can be navigated by pressing side-button 1 or P1. Non-display models also have a test mode but without a display test.
To exit test Mode, the technician simply needs to power the radio off and on again.
Access to test Mode can be disabled in RM/CPS.[1]
Portables[1]
Frequencies and Modulation
| VHF | 350 | UHF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch. | TX/RX | TX/RX | TX/RX |
| 1 | 136,0750MHz | 350,0025MHz | 400,1500MHz |
| 2 | 143,5750MHz | 357,5250MHz | 423,2500MHz |
| 3 | 146,5750MHz | 364,5250MHz | 444,3500MHz |
| 4 | 155,5750MHz | 371,5250MHz | 465,4500MHz |
| 5 | 161,5750MHz | 378,5250MHz | 485,5500MHz |
| 6 | 167,5750MHz | 385,5250MHz | 506,6500MHz |
| 7 | 173,9750MHz | 392,5250MHz | 526,7500MHz |
| 8 | 174,0000MHz | 399,9250MHz | 527,0000MHz |
| 9-16 | Same frequencies as test mode channels 1-8 but with high power. | ||
The test mode channel is selected from the channel knob.
| Channel Spacing | Display | Beeps |
|---|---|---|
| 12,5kHz | 12,5kHz | 3 |
| 20kHz | 20kHz | 1 |
| 25kHz | 25kHz | 2 |
The channel spacing is selected by pressing side-button-1 or P3 once, when in RF test mode.
| Mode | Beeps | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CSQ | 1 | Analogue carrier squelch mode |
| TPL | 2 | Analogue CTCSS squelch mode. Receiver will unmute to a 67Hz tone and will transmit audio plus CTCSS. |
| DIG | 3 | Radio transmits digital pattern. |
| USQ | 4 | Analogue carrier squelch mode with open squelch. |
The test mode environments are cycled by pressing side-button 2 or P2, once in test mode. Since a non-display model cannot display the mode, one needs to count the number of beeps.
Display and Button Tests
A long press of side-button 1 or P1 enters the test mode while a short press cycles through the below tests. Once in button test mode on a display model radio, the control and value are shown. On a non-display radio, only a beep is heard when a button is pressed and released or the channel is changed.
| Test Mode | Expected Behaviour |
|---|---|
| LCD Flicker Test | The display must be black with no signs of flickering. |
| Display Test | Display Test Mode in white.
A black screen with a white border two pixels wide Display Test Mode in black. Screen filled with Red. Screen filled with Green. Screen filled with Blue. Growing horizontal bars in Red; Green and Blue until the screen is filled. Growing vertical bars in Red; Green and Blue until the screen is filled. |
| LED Test | Red
Green Both (amber) |
| Backlight Test | The screen backlight is turned on full. |
| Battery Test | Data about the connected IMPRES battery is displayed. |
| Button Test | The radio display the address and state of the control.
For buttons, the state will either be 0 (not pressed) or 1 pressed. For the volume control, it will be a number between 0 and 255. For the channel select switch it will either be 1 or -1, depending on the direction of rotation. |
SL4000e
| UHF | |
|---|---|
| Ch. | TX/RX |
| 1 | 403,0750MHz |
| 2 | 414,0750MHz |
| 3 | 425,0750MHz |
| 4 | 436,0750MHz |
| 5 | 447,0750MHz |
| 6 | 458,0750MHz |
| 7 | 469,0750MHz |
| 8 | 470,0000MHz |
| 9-16 | Same frequencies as test mode channels 1-8 but with high power. |
| Test Mode | Notes |
|---|---|
| LCD Flicker Test | The display must be black with no signs of flickering. |
| Display Test | Display Test Mode in white.
A black screen with a white border two pixels wide Display Test Mode in black. Screen filled with Red. Screen filled with Green. Screen filled with Blue. Growing horizontal bars in Red; Green and Blue until the screen is filled. Growing vertical bars in Red; Green and Blue until the screen is filled. |
| Photosensor Test Mode | The radio displays Step 1, then Place Radio in Light.
Put the radio into a well lit area then press Menu/OK button. The radio takes few seconds to read the photosensor and to compare it with the predefined value, the result of this test is shown at the end of photosensor mode. The radio displays Step 2, then Cover Photosensor. Put the radio into a darkened area then press Menu/OK button. The radio takes a few seconds to read the photosensor and compares it with the predefined value. One of the following results will then be shown:
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| Accelorometer Test Mode | Place the radio in a horizontal position.
Press and hold the P1 button after Photosensor Mode. The radio beeps once and displays Accelerometer Test Mode. Press any button/key. The radio reads the x, y, z positions and compares them with the predefined values (x, y, z) and displays the result on the screen. One of the following results will then be shown:
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| Vibrator Test Mode | Press and hold the P1 button after the Accelerometer Mode.
The radio beeps once and vibrates twice; first a short vibration and second a longer vibration. The radio displays Vibrator Test Mode. |
| LED Test Mode | Press and hold the P1 button after Vibrator Test Mode.
The radio beeps once and displays LED Test Mode. Press any button/key. The red LED lights up and the radio displays Red LED On. Press any button/key. The red LED is turned off. The green LED lights up and the radio displays Green LED On. Press any button/key. The green LED is turned off. The radio lights up both LEDs up while displaying Both LEDs On. The orange LED lights up. |
| Backlight Test Mode | Press and hold the P1 button after LED Test Mode.
The radio beeps once and displays Backlight Test Mode. The radio turns on both LCD and keypad backlight. |
| Button Test | The radio display the address and state of the control.
For buttons, the state will either be 0 (not pressed) or 1 pressed. For the volume control, it will be a number between 0 and 255. For the channel select switch it will either be 1 or -1, depending on the direction of rotation. |
Unlike other models, the SL4000 does not support analogue mode and therefore does not have test mode functionality for this.
Mobiles
| VHF | 300 | 350 | UHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch. | TX/RX | TX/RX | TX/RX | TX/RX |
| 1 | 136,0750MHz | 300,1500MHz | 350,1500MHz | 400,1500MHz |
| 2 | 142,5750MHz | 309,1500MHz | 359,1500MHz | 423,2500MHz |
| 3 | 146,5750MHz | 319,1500MHz | 367,1500MHz | 444,3500MHz |
| 4 | 155,5750MHz | 329,1500MHz | 376,1500MHz | 465,4500MHz |
| 5 | 161,5750MHz | 339,1500MHz | 384,1500MHz | 485,5500MHz |
| 6 | 167,5750MHz | 349,1500MHz | 392.1500MHz | 506,6500MHz |
| 7 | 173,9750MHz | 359,8500MHz | 399,8500MHz | 526,7500MHz |
| 8-14 | Same frequencies as test mode channels 1-7 but with high power. | |||
There is no test mode channel 8. High power in this case is either 25 or 45W.
All other parameters are the same as the portables.