Motorola Solutions 89FT3807 Astro XTS2500 Digital Portable Radio User Manual 94C06 B

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ASTRO® XTS™ 2500
Digital Portable Radio
Model III
User Guide
6881094C06-B
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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 to satisfy FCC RF energy
exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy
awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and
RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part
number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit
the following web site which lists approved accessories:

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Contents
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii
Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................ ii
Disclaimer ......................................................................................... ii
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. 1
General Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 3
XTS 2500 Model III Radio ................................................................. 4
Physical Features of the
XTS 2500 Model III Radio ................................................................. 5
Programmable Features ................................................................... 6
Display .............................................................................................. 7
Backlight ........................................................................................... 7
Status Symbols ................................................................................. 8
Menu Entry (Softkey) ........................................................................ 9
Menu Select Buttons ......................................................................... 9
Menu Entry Features ................................................................ 10
Home Button (h) ............................................................................ 11
App Button (@) ............................................................................... 11
4-Way Navigation Button (o) ......................................................... 11
Keypad ............................................................................................ 12
LED Indicators ................................................................................ 13
Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 14
Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 17
Battery ...................................................................................... 17
Smart Battery Condition ........................................................... 19
Antenna .................................................................................... 20
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 21
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 22
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 23
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 25
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 25
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 25
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 26
Select a Zone ........................................................................... 26
Select a Channel ...................................................................... 27
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Receive / Transmit ...........................................................................29
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons .................29
Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ..................................30
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ..................................31
Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................32
Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selectable Power Level ...................................................................33
Use the Menu ............................................................................33
Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch ..................34
Radio Lock .......................................................................................35
Unlock Your Radio ....................................................................35
Change Your Password ............................................................36
Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones .......................................................37
Use the Menu ............................................................................37
Using the Preprogrammed Side Button ....................................37
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................38
Analog Squelch .........................................................................38
Digital Squelch ..........................................................................38
PL Defeat .........................................................................................39
Time-out Timer ................................................................................40
Emergency ......................................................................................41
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................41
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................42
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................43
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................44
Lists .................................................................................................45
View a List .................................................................................45
Scan List Empty ........................................................................46
Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number .........................................47
Use the Menu ............................................................................47
Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name ............................................49
Use the Menu ............................................................................49
Scan ................................................................................................51
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................51
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................53
Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................54
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................55
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................55
Make a Phone Call ....................................................................56
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Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ..................................... 58
Private Calls (Trunking Only) .......................................................... 59
Answer a Private Call ............................................................... 59
Make a Private Call .................................................................. 60
Call Alert Paging ............................................................................. 62
Answer a Call Alert Page ....................................................... 62
Make a Call Alert ...................................................................... 63
Conventional Talkgroup Calls
(Conventional Operation Only) ....................................................... 65
Select Talkgroup ....................................................................... 65
Repeater or Direct Operation .......................................................... 66
Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................ 66
Special Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
PTT ID ............................................................................................. 67
Receive ..................................................................................... 67
Transmit .................................................................................... 67
View Your Radio’s ID Number .................................................. 68
Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ............................................. 69
Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 69
Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 71
Trunking System Controls ............................................................... 72
Failsoft ...................................................................................... 72
Out-of-Range ............................................................................ 72
Site Lock ................................................................................... 73
Site Trunking ............................................................................ 74
Site View and Change .............................................................. 74
Time and Date ................................................................................. 76
Edit Time and Date ................................................................... 76
Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Radio Care ...................................................................................... 79
Cleaning ................................................................................... 79
Handling ................................................................................... 79
Service ............................................................................................ 80
Battery ............................................................................................. 81
Battery Life ............................................................................... 81
Charging the Battery ................................................................. 81
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Battery Recycling and Disposal .......................................................82
Antenna ...........................................................................................84
Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................84
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Antennas .........................................................................................85
Batteries ..........................................................................................85
Carry Accessories ............................................................................86
Belt Clips ...................................................................................86
Body-Worn ................................................................................86
Chargers ..........................................................................................86
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................87
Surveillance Accessories .................................................................87
Earpieces ..................................................................................87
Headsets and Headset Accessories .........................................88
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ..........................89
Speaker, Remote Speaker ........................................................89
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Table 1: Channel Map
Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
Z6
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SAFETY
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 to satisfy FCC
RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read
the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in
the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio
(Motorola Publication part number 68P81095C99) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories:
http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml.
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Safety
Notes
General Radio Operation
Notations Used in This Manual
You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes
throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that
safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.
WARNING: An operational procedure, practice,
condition, etc. exists which may result in injury
or death if not carefully observed.
WARNING
CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice,
condition, etc. exists which may result in damage
to the equipment if not carefully observed.
Caution
Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition,
etc. which is essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example
Light button, or D
PHONE CALL
Description
Buttons and keys are shown in
bold print, or as representative
symbols.
Information appearing in the
radio’s display is shown using
the special display font.
PHONE
Menu entries are shown similar
to the way they appear in the
radio’s display.
Press U
This means “Press the right side
of the 4-Way Navigation
button.”
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Physical Features of the
XTS 2500 Model III Radio
Item
Page
Antenna
Top Button
(programmable)
LED
Speaker
Universal Connector
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15 Push-to-Talk
(PTT) Button
Display
16 Side Button 1
(programmable)
Menu Select Buttons
17 Side Button 2
(programmable)
App Button
(for future use)
Keypad
10 16-Position Knob
(programmable)
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Item
11 3-Position
Concentric
Switch
(programmable)
12 On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
13
Page
25
13 Microphone
14 Top Side (Select)
Button
(programmable)
12
18 Home Button
11
19 4-Way
Navigation Button
11
20 Battery
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Programmable Features
The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a
qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features.
The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page
numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.
Table 1: Programmable Features
Feature
Page
Feature
Page
Call Alert Page
62
Private Call
59
Call Response
55
Repeater/Direct
66
Channel Selection
27
Reprogram Request
69
Dynamic Priority
54
Scan On/Off
51
Emergency
41
Site Lock/Unlock
73
Keypad Mute
37
Site Search
74
Light
*Smart Battery
19
Monitor
31
Transmit Power Level
33
Nuisance Delete
53
Volume Set
29
Phone
55
Zone Selection
26
PL Defeat
39
*Available at a future date.
Any references in this manual to controls that are
“preprogrammed” means that a qualified technician must use
the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a
control.
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Display
MAEPF-27252-O
This figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel
liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu
entries.
Backlight
If poor light conditions make the display and keypad difficult to read,
turn on the radio’s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light
button.
These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn
off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the
Light button again.
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Status Symbols
The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s
status.
Table 2: Status Symbols
Symbol
Indication
Page
Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call
is received.
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View/Program Mode.
• View a list (steady)
45
•
Program a list (flashing)
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).
The received signal strength for the current site.
Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol, the
stronger the received signal.
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Battery
• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is
low.
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• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown
indicates the charge remaining in your battery.
Flashes when battery level reaches 10% or less.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future
date.
Talkaround.
• On = Talking directly to another radio, not
through a repeater. Conventional operation only.
•
66
Off = Talking through a repeater.
Monitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected
channel is being monitored. Conventional
operation only.
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Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list.
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Menu Entry (Softkey)
The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries
(also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select from
one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu
entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons.
Menu Select Buttons
The Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features that
have been activated by a qualified radio technician. Your radio may
be programmed differently from the following example, but the display
for selecting Scan on or off might look like this:
SCAN
softkey
ON
OFF
softkey
3 Menu Select
Buttons
Example: To turn scan on:
Press D.
The display shows the
selected state.
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SCAN ON
ON
OFF
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Menu Entry Features
In most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.
Table 3: Menu Entry Features
Feature
Menu
Entry
Page
Feature
Menu
Entry
Page
Call Alert
Page
PAGE
63
Reprogram
Request
RPGM
69
Channel
Selection
CHAN
27
Scan On/Off
SCAN
51
Edit a List
PROG
47, 49
Site Lock/
Unlock
SITE
73
Keypad
Mute
MUTE
37
Smart
Battery*
BATT
19
Number
Select
NUM
47
Talkgroup
Call
TGRP
65
Password
PSWD
36
Text Select
NAME
49
Phone
PHON
56
Time/Date
CLCK
76
Private Call CALL
60
Transmit
Power Level
PWR
33
Radio Lock
RADIO
LOCKED
35
View a List
VIEW
45
Repeater/
Direct
DIR
66
Zone
Selection
ZONE
26
*Available at a future date.
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Home Button (h)
The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display.
In most cases, this is the current mode.
Some radio features that can be edited by you require saving
information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those
features will cause information to be saved before going to the home
display.
Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to
the home display. This reduces the required number of button
presses.
App Button (@)
Reserved for future use.
4-Way Navigation Button (o)
This button is used to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the
display.
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Keypad
The 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an
interface to your radio’s features.
The keypad functions in a manner similar to a
standard telephone keypad when entering
numeric digits.
When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key
can generate different characters of the
alphabet. Refer to the following table for a
complete list of characters.
Table 4: Keypad Character Editing Table
Key
Number of times the key is pressed
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LED Indicators
Table 5: LED Indicators
This LED Color:
Indicates:
RED (Non-flashing)
Transmitting
RED (Flashing)
•
Channel Busy
or
• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)
GREEN (Flashing)
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Receiving Individual Call
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Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Table 6: Alert Tones
You hear:
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone
Tone Name
Heard:
Invalid KeyPress
when the wrong key is pressed.
Radio SelfTest Failed
when the radio fails the power-up
self test.
Reject
when an unauthorized request is
made.
Time-Out
Timer
Warning
four seconds before time out.
No ACK
Received
when the radio does not receive an
acknowledgment.
Time-Out
Timer Timed
Out
after time out.
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
(when the PTT button is pressed)
transmissions are prevented.
Out-of-Range
(when the PTT button is pressed)
the radio is out of range of the
system.
Invalid Mode
when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
Individual Call when the radio is in Individual Call
Warning Tone without any activity for more than 6
seconds.
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Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear:
A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)
Tone Name
Heard:
Busy
when the system is busy.
Valid KeyPress
when the correct key is pressed.
Radio SelfTest Pass
when the radio passes its power-up
self-test.
Short,
Priority
MediumChannel
Pitched Tone Received
when activity on a priority channel is
received.
Emergency
Alarm Entry
when entering the emergency state.
Central Echo
when the central controller has
received a request from a radio.
Volume Set
Long,
MediumPitched Tone Emergency
Exit
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when volume changed on a quiet
channel.
upon exiting the emergency state.
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Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear:
A Group of
MediumPitched
Tones
Tone Name
Heard:
Failsoft
when the trunking system fails.
Automatic
Call Back
when the voice channel is available
from the previous request.
Talk Permit
(When pressing the PTT button)
verifies the system is accepting
transmissions.
Console
Acknowledge
when a status, emergency alarm, or
reprogram request acknowledgment
is received.
Received
when a Call Alert, or Private
Individual Call Conversation Call is received.
Short, HighPitched Tone
(Chirp)
Ringing
Gurgle
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Call Alert
Sent
when a Call Alert is received by the
target radio.
Low-Battery
Chirp
when the battery is below the preset
threshold value.
Fast Ringing
when the system is searching for the
Private Conversation Call target
radio.
Enhanced
Call Sent
when waiting for the Private
Conversation Call target radio to
respond to the call.
Phone Call
Received
when a landline phone call is
received.
Dynamic
Regrouping
when the PTT button is pressed, a
dynamic ID has been received.
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Standard Accessories
Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
•
DO NOT replace the battery in any area
labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.
•
DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
WARNING
Charge the Battery
The Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to
ensure optimum capacity and performance.
For a list of Motorola-authorized batteries available for use with your
XTS 2500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 85.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off
to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the
charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of
chargers, see “Chargers” on page 86.
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Attach the Battery
With the radio off, fit the
three extensions at the
bottom of the battery into the
bottom slots on the radio.
Press the top of the battery
against the radio until both
latches click into place.
Remove the Battery
With the radio off, slide down
the latches on the sides of
the battery.
Pull the top of the battery
away from the radio.
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Smart Battery Condition
This feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery when it
becomes available.
Use the Menu
Press U to find BATT.
BATT
Press D, E, or F directly
below BATT.
CAPACITY
INIT
EST CHGS
Note: If a Smart Battery is not
powering your radio
70%
10/01
11
SMART BATT
DATA NOT
AVAILABLE
Press h to exit.
Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button
Press the Smart Battery
button.
CAPACITY
INIT
EST CHGS
Note: If a Smart Battery is not
powering your radio
70%
10/01
11
SMART BATT
DATA NOT
AVAILABLE
Press h to exit.
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Antenna
For information regarding other available antennas, see page 84.
Attach the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach it.
Remove the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna counter-clockwise to
remove it.
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Belt Clip
Attach the Belt Clip
Align the grooves of the belt
clip with those of the battery.
Press the belt clip downward
until you hear a click.
Remove the Belt Clip
Use a flat-bladed screwdriver
to press the belt clip tab
away from the battery.
Slide the belt clip upward to
remove it.
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Universal Connector Cover
The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the
radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio.
Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the
connector cover when not in use.
Remove the Connector Cover
Insert a flat-bladed
screwdriver into the area
between the bottom of the
cover and the slot below the
connector.
Hold the top of the cover with
your thumb while you pry the
bottom of the cover away
from the radio with the
screwdriver.
Attach the Connector Cover
Insert the hooked end of the
cover into the top of the
connector. Press downward
on the cover’s top to seat it
into the slot.
Top
Top
Slot
Hooked End
Press the cover’s lower tab
below the connector until it
snaps in place.
Tab
Bottom
Hooked End
Bottom
Slot
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Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter
The Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the
back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect
the RSM accessories (see page 89) to the radio. If the RSM is not
used, the adapter should be removed.
Remove the Adapter
Lift the larger side (below the
antenna port) of the adapter
away from the radio using
your finger.
If you cannot easily remove
the adapter with your finger,
use a small, flat bladed
screwdriver to pry the larger
end side of the adapter away
from the radio.
Attach the Adapter
With the Motorola side of the
adapter facing out, snap the
smaller end of the adapter
into place in the shroud
indent, below the On/Off
Volume Control Knob.
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Snap the larger end of the
adapter into place in the
shroud indent, below the
antenna port.
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Radio On and Off
Turn the Radio On
Turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.
•
•
If the power-up test is
successful, you will briefly see
Self Test and then the
home display.
If the power-up test is
unsuccessful, you will see
ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is an
alphanumeric code.) Turn off
the radio, check the battery,
and turn the radio on again. If
the radio continues to fail the
power-up test, record the
ERROR XX/YY code and
contact a qualified service
technician.
Self Test
ERROR XX/YY
Turn the Radio Off
Turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob
counterclockwise until it
clicks.
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Zones and Channels
A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio
characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs.
Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should
select the zone and channel.
Select a Zone
Use the Menu
Press U to find ZONE.
ZONE
Press D, E, or F
directly below ZONE.
The current zone (in this
case, POL) flashes and the
channel name (DISP NW),
does not flash.
Press U to find the zone you
want. For example, FIRE.
Press h to confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
OR
Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone/channel.
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POL
DISP NW
FIRE
DISP NW
FIRE
DISP NW
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Use the Preprogrammed Zone Switch
If a control on your radio has
been preprogrammed as the
Zone Switch, move the
Zone Switch to the position
for the zone you want.
Note: If the zone you selected
is unprogrammed, repeat
step 1.
FIRE
DISP NW
UNPROGRAMMED
Press h to confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
Select a Channel
Consult an authorized service technician for the right choice between
the following methods.
Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector
After the zone you want is
displayed, turn the
preprogrammed Channel
Selector switch to the
desired channel.
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General Radio Operation
Method 2: Use the Menu
Press U to find CHAN.
CHAN
Press D, E, or F
directly below CHAN.
POL
DISP NW
POL
DISP SE
The display shows the
current channel name (in
this case, DISP NW) flashing
and the zone (POL), not
flashing.
Press U to find the channel
name you want.
OR
Use the keypad to enter the
channel number.
Note: If the channel you
selected is
unprogrammed, repeat
step 3.
Press h to confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
OR
POL
Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone/channel.
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UNPROGRAMMED
DISP SE
General Radio Operation
Receive / Transmit
Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume
that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio
is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets
the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allowing
only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a
channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission.
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons
Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
Listen for a transmission.
Adjust the Volume Control
knob if necessary.
Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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General Radio Operation
Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button
Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel. See Turn the
Radio On, page 25 and
Zones and Channels, page
26.
Press and hold the Volume
Set button to hear the
volume set tone.
Release the Volume Set
button.
Adjust the Volume Control
Knob if necessary.
Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. LED lights
RED while transmitting.
Release PTT button to
receive (listen).
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General Radio Operation
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button
Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
Press the Monitor button
and listen for activity. The
Carrier Squelch indicator is
displayed. (See the following
Conventional Mode
Operation.)
Adjust the Volume Control
Knob if necessary.
Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit.
The LED lights RED while
transmitting.
Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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General Radio Operation
Conventional Mode Operation
Your radio may be programmed to receive Private Line (PL) calls.
Momentarily press the
Monitor button to listen for
activity. The Carrier Squelch
indicator is displayed.
Press and hold the Monitor
button to set continuous
monitor operation. (The
duration of the button press
is programmable.)
Press the Monitor button
again, or the PTT button, to
return to the original squelch
setting.
Note: If you try to transmit on a
receive-only channel,
you will hear an invalid
tone until you release the
PTT button.
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Common Radio Features
Selectable Power Level
This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will
transmit. The radio will always turn on to the default setting.
•
Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve
power.
•
Select HIGH for a longer transmitting distance.
Use the Menu
Press U to find PWR.
Press D, E, or F
directly below PWR.
PWR
LOW POWER
LOW
The display shows the
current power level (LOW or
HIGH).
HIGH POWER
LOW
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired
power level (LOW or HIGH).
HIGH
HIGH
•
The new transmit power level
is saved.
•
The radio returns to the Home
display.
Note: To exit at anytime without
changing the setting,
press h or the PTT
button.
The default setting
returns when you turn the
radio off and on.
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Common Radio Features
Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch
Rotate the TX Power Level
switch. The power level is set
to low.
Rotate the TX Power Level
switch again. The power level
is set to high.
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LOW
HIGH
Common Radio Features
Radio Lock
This feature provides stronger radio security.
If this feature is enabled by a qualified technician, you will see RADIO
LOCKED when you turn the radio on.
Unlock Your Radio
Enter your numeric password
of up to 8 characters.
(Use V to backspace if you
make a mistake.)
Press the preprogrammed
Select button after you enter
your password. If the
password is correct, the
radio unlocks.
Press the preprogrammed
side button to verify the
password. Radio unlocks if
password is correct.
Note:
If the password is
incorrect, the radio
remains locked.
Note: DEADLOCK is displayed
after three incorrect
password attempts. Turn
the radio off and on, and
begin again at step 1.
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RADIO LOCKED
DEADLOCK
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Common Radio Features
Change Your Password
Press U to find PSWD.
PSWD
Press D, E, or F
directly below PSWD.
OLD PASSWORD
Enter the old password.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SEL.
Enter new password.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SEL.
Re-enter password.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SEL. The
password is updated.
If the two passwords do not
match, repeat steps 5
through 8.
Note: You cannot access this
feature again after three
failed attempts until you
turn the radio off and on.
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-------SEL
NEW PASSWORD
-------SEL
CONFIRM
-------SEL
NEW PASSWORD
Common Radio Features
Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones
You can turn the keypad tones off and on.
Use the Menu
Press U to find MUTE.
MUTE
Press D, E, or F
directly below MUTE. The
current state is shown.
TONES OFF
Press D, E, or F
directly below
ON
OFF
ON
or
or
TONES
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Note: Press the h or the PTT
button to exit without
changing the setting.
Using the Preprogrammed Side Button
Press the preprogrammed side
button to turn the tones off or on.
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Common Radio Features
Conventional Squelch Options
Analog Squelch
Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch
can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
When in...
this condition occurs:
Carrier squelch (C)
You hear all traffic on a
channel.
PL, DPL
The radio responds only
to your messages.
Digital Squelch
One or more of the following options may be programmed in your
radio. Consult your service technician for more information.
This option...
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allows you to hear:
Digital CarrierOperated Squelch
(COS)
any digital traffic.
Normal Squelch
any digital traffic having
the correct Network
access code.
Selective Switch
any digital traffic having
the correct Network
access code and correct
talkgroup.
Common Radio Features
PL Defeat
With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or
network ID) that might be preprogrammed to a channel.
Place the preprogrammed
PL Defeat switch in the PL
Defeat position. You can
now hear any activity on the
channel. The radio is muted
if no activity is present.
When this feature is active,
the Carrier Squelch status
indicator (C) will be
displayed.
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Common Radio Features
Time-out Timer
The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set
for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75
minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician.
Hold down the PTT longer
than the programmed time.
You will hear a short, lowpitched warning tone, the
transmission is cut-off, and
the LED will go out until you
release the PTT.
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Release the PTT button.
Press the PTT to re-transmit.
Time-out timer restarts.
•
Short warning tone
•
Transmission is cut-off
•
LED goes out
•
LED re-lights
•
Timer resets
•
Timer restarts
•
RED LED
Common Radio Features
Emergency
If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency
signal, then this signal overrides any other communications over the
selected channel.
Your radio can be programmed for the following:
• Emergency Alarm
• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call, or
• Silent Emergency Alarm
• Emergency Call.
Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of
your radio.
Send an Emergency Alarm
An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher,
identifying the radio sending the emergency.
With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency
button. The current zone/
channel is displayed
alternately with EMERGENCY,
the LED lights RED, and a
short, medium-pitched tone
sounds.
If the selected channel does
not support emergency, the
display shows NO
EMERGENCY. Select a channel
that does show EMERGENCY.
EMERGENCY
•
RED LED
•
Short Tone
NO EMERGENCY
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
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Common Radio Features
When you receive the
dispatcher’s
acknowledgment, you see
ACK RECEIVED, four tones
sound, the alarm ends, and
the radio exits the
emergency mode.
If no acknowledgement is
received, you see NO
ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends,
and the radio exits the
emergency mode.
ACK RECEIVED
•
Four tones
•
Alarm ends
•
Radio exits emergency
NO ACKNOWLDG
Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio
enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the
dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button
while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 below: “Send an
Emergency Call.”
Send an Emergency Call
An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio
priority access to channels.
The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in
Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the
following:
Using this operation:
means you will talk:
1. Tactical/Non-Revert
on the channel you selected
before you entered the
emergency state.
2. Non-Tactical/Revert
on a preprogrammed emergency
channel. The emergency alarm is
sent to this same channel.
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Common Radio Features
With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency
button. The current zone/
channel is displayed
alternately with EMERGENCY,
and a short, medium-pitched
tone sounds.
EMERGENCY
•
Short tone
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
Press and hold the PTT
button and announce the
emergency into the
microphone to send the
Emergency call.
Release the PTT button to
end the call.
Exit the Emergency State by
pressing the Emergency
button again for about one
second (the time may be
changed by a qualified
technician). The radio
returns to normal operation.
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm
With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency button
if your radio is programmed
for this use.
•
Display does not change
•
LED does not light
•
No tones
The display does not
change, the LED does not
light, and no tones sound.
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Common Radio Features
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
The silent emergency state
continues until you press and
hold the Emergency button
for about a second to exit the
emergency state.
OR
Press and release the PTT
button to exit silent
emergency. The silent alarm
is cancelled without an exit
tone, and you can begin
transmitting voice calls.
•
Press and hold the
Emergency button
OR
• Press and release the PTT
button
Note: • For ALL Emergency signals: You can change channels
while in Emergency operation if the new channel is also
programmed for Emergency. The emergency alarm or call
continues on the new channel.
• If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, you
see NO EMERGENCY, and hear an invalid tone until you exit
the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed
for emergency.
Emergency Keep-Alive
If the radio is in the Emergency state, with Emergency Keep-Alive
enabled, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Control
knob.
With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using
one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency
Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call).
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Common Radio Features
Lists
You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate
them with names.
There are four list types:
•
Call
•
Page
•
Phone
•
Scan
View a List
Press U to find VIEW.
Press D, E, or F
directly below VIEW.
Press V or U to see the
names of the available lists.
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired list
to view it.
The first list member is
displayed. p indicates the
view mode.
Press U or V to view other
list members.
Press h to exit.
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VIEW
PAGE
FIRE CHIEF
CALL
PHON
701234
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Common Radio Features
Scan List Empty
If the scan list has no
members, EMPTY LIST is
displayed.
EMPTY LIST can be
changed by turning scan off,
or if a qualified technician
adds members to the scan
list.
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EMPTY LIST
Common Radio Features
Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number
Use the Menu
Press U to find PROG.
PROG
Press D, E, or F
directly below PROG.
PAGE
CALL
PHON
The changeable lists are
displayed.
Press D, E, or F
directly below the list you
wish to change.
First list member is
displayed. Flashing p
indicates programming
mode.
Press U or V to select the
list member to be changed.
FIRE CHIEF
701234
NUM
SECURITY
NAME
704321
NUM
Press D, E, or F
directly below NUM. Blinking
cursor shows location of
number to be added.
SECURITY
NAME
70432_
SAVE
OR
You can use the keypad to
enter the corresponding
location number of the name
in the list.
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Common Radio Features
Press V to erase digits. If
you erase the entire number
and press U or V, you exit
the edit mode without saving
your changes. Press a
keypad button to add a digit.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SAVE to save
your change.
Return to step 4 to make
more changes.
OR
Press h to return to home
display.
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Common Radio Features
Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name
Use the Menu
Press U to find PROG.
Press D, E, or F
directly below PROG.
The changeable lists are
displayed.
PAGE
Press D, E, or F
directly below the list you
wish to change.
FIRE CHIEF
First list member is
displayed. Flashing p
indicates programming
mode.
PROG
Press U or V to select the
list member to be changed.
CALL
PHON
701234
NUM
SECURITY
NAME
704321
NUM
Press D, E, or F
directly below NAME. Blinking
cursor shows location of
character to be added.
SECURITY_
NAME
704321
SAVE
OR
You can use the keypad to
enter the corresponding
location number of the name
in the list.
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Common Radio Features
Press V to erase the last
digits. (If you erase the entire
name and press W, you exit
the edit mode without saving
your changes.)
Press a keypad button to add
a character. See “Keypad” on
page 12.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SAVE to save
your change.
Return to step 4 to make
more changes.
OR
Press h to return to home
display.
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GUARD_
704444
SAVE
Common Radio Features
Scan
The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by
scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your radio can have up
to 20 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a
qualified technician.
You can view the scan list assigned to the currently selected channel
the same way you would view other lists. See “View a List” on
page 45.
Turn Scan On and Off
Using the Menu
Press U to find SCAN.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SCAN.
SCAN
The current scan state is
displayed.
SCAN OFF
ON
Press D, E, or F
directly below ON or OFF.
When scan is on, the scan
status symbol (T) is
displayed.
OFF
SCAN ON
ON
OFF
OR
To exit the display menu
without changing the scan
state, press h or PTT.
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Common Radio Features
Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch
Place the Scan On/Off switch in
the Scan On or Scan Off
position.
The current scan state is
displayed. When scan is on, the
scan status symbol (T) is
displayed.
Note: To exit the display menu
without changing the
scan state, press h or
PTT.
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SCAN ON
ON
OFF
Common Radio Features
Delete a Nuisance Channel
When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear
(nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the
scan list.
When the radio is locked
onto the channel to be
deleted, press the
preprogrammed Nuisance
Delete button.
Repeat this step to delete
more channels.
Note: You cannot delete priority
channels or the
designated transmit
channel.
The radio continues scanning
the remaining channels in the
list. To resume scanning the
deleted channel, change
channels or turn scan off and
then back on again.
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Common Radio Features
Conventional Scan Only
Make a Dynamic Priority Change
While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets
you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priorityone channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two
channel becomes a non-priority channel. This change remains in
effect until scan is turned off, then scanning reverts back to the
preprogrammed state.
When the radio is locked
onto the channel to be
designated as priority-two,
press the preprogrammed
Dynamic Priority button.
Note: The priority-one
channel cannot be
changed to prioritytwo.
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The radio continues scanning
the remaining channels in the
list. To resume scanning the
preprogrammed priority-two
channel, you must leave and
re-enter scan operation.
Common Radio Features
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)
Use your radio to make and receive standard phone calls. A landline
phone can be used to call a radio, or a radio can be used to call a
landline phone.
Answer a Phone Call
Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button
When a phone call is
received, you hear a
telephone-type ringing, the
LED flashes GREEN, the
call-received symbol (m)
flashes, and PHONE CALL is
displayed.
Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds
after the call indicators
begin.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
Press h to hang up and
return to the home display.
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PHONE CALL
•
Telephone ringing
•
Flashing GREEN LED
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Common Radio Features
Make a Phone Call
Use the Menu
Press U to find PHON.
PHON
Press D, E, or F
directly below PHON.
The last phone number is
dialed is displayed.
555-1234
Note: If you wish to call this
number, go to Step 4.
Otherwise, continue to
Step 3.
LIST
POLICE
Press U or V to scroll to the
phone number you want in
the list. Press D, E, or
F directly under LNUM to go
to the last phone number
dialed.
Press the PTT button to start
the phone call to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the phone call to the
displayed number.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk, release it to
listen.
OR
If your call is not answered,
go to “Phone Call Display
and alert Prompts” on page
page 58.
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555-8523
LNUM
Common Radio Features
Press h to hang up and
return to the home display.
Use the Keypad
Press U to find PHON.
Press D, E, or F
directly below PHON.
PHON
555-1234
LIST
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number.
Enter the phone number you
want using the keypad.
555-8523
LIST
Press the PTT button to start
the phone call to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the phone call to the
displayed number.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk, release it to
listen.
OR
If your call is not answered,
go to “Phone Call Display
and alert Prompts” on page
page 58.
Press h to hang up and
return to the home display.
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Common Radio Features
Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts
•
•
•
•
When you press the PTT
button and the phone system
is not available, a long tone
sounds. Press h button, to
hang up. Radio returns to the
home display.
NO PHONE
When a channel is not
available, a busy tone sounds.
The radio will automatically
connect when a channel
opens.
PHONE BUSY
When the phone system is
busy, a long tone sounds.
Try your call later. Press h
button, to hang up. Radio
returns to the home display.
PHONE BUSY
The system does not
acknowledge your call. Press
h button, to hang up. Radio
returns to the home display.
NO ACKNOWLDG
Notes: • A high-pitched tone, generated when you release the PTT
button, indicates to the landline party that he or she can
begin talking.
• You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial),
such as an extension number, or credit card or PIN
numbers, to the phone system. If the radio is programmed
for live overdial, every digit entered after the call is
connected is sent to the phone system.
• If the radio is programmed for buffered overdial, the digits
pressed are entered into memory and then sent when the
PTT button is pressed. Press the PTT to send either digits
or voice, but not both at the same time.
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Common Radio Features
Private Calls (Trunking Only)
These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in
the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically verifies the
receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller’s ID.
Answer a Private Call
Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button.
When a private call is
received, you hear two alert
tones, the LED flashes
GREEN, the call-received
symbol (m) flashes, and
CALL RECEIVD is
displayed.
CALL RECEIVD
•
Two tones
•
Flashing GREEN LED
Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds.
If the caller’s name is in the
call list, it will be displayed.
OR
If the name is not in the call
list, the caller’s ID number
is displayed.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
Press h or the Call
Response button to
hang up.
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Common Radio Features
Make a Private Call
Use the Menu
Press U to find CALL.
CALL
Press D, E, or F
directly below CALL.
FIRE CHIEF
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number
LIST
Press U or V to scroll to the
ID number you want in the
list.
Note: Press LNUM to go to the
last number dialed.
ID: 701234
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
LNUM
Press the PTT button to start
the Private Call to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the private call to the
displayed number.
The called ID is momentarily
displayed, followed by
PLEASE WAIT. The called ID
is displayed once connected.
If the system does not
acknowledge the call, NO
ACKNOWLDG is displayed.
If the target radio does not
respond before the time out,
NO ANSWER is displayed.
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PLEASE WAIT
NO ACKNOWLDG
NO ANSWER
Common Radio Features
Use the Keypad
Press U to find CALL.
CALL
Press D, E, or F
directly below CALL.
FIRE CHIEF
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number.
LIST
Use the keypad to enter the
ID number you want to call.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
ID: 701234
LIST
OR
Press the PTT button to start
the Private Call to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the phone call to the
displayed number.
The called ID is momentarily
displayed, followed by
PLEASE WAIT. The called ID
is displayed once connected.
If the system does not
acknowledge the call, NO
ACKNOWLDG is displayed.
If the target radio does not
respond before the time out,
NO ANSWER is displayed.
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PLEASE WAIT
NO ACKNOWLDG
NO ANSWER
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Common Radio Features
Call Alert Paging
Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users
are away from their radios, or if they are unable to hear their radios,
you can still send them a Call Alert page. You can also verify if a radio
is active on the system.
Answer a Call Alert Page
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When a Call Alert Page is
received, you hear four
repeating alert tones, the
LED flashes GREEN, the
call-received symbol (m)
flashes, and PAGE RECEIVD
is displayed.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk, release it to
listen.
PAGE RECEIVD
•
Four repeating alert tones
•
Flashing GREEN LED
Common Radio Features
Make a Call Alert
Use the Menu
Press U to find PAGE.
PAGE
Press D, E, or F
directly below PAGE.
FIRE CHIEF
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number.
LIST
Use the keypad to enter the
ID number you want to call.
FIRE CHIEF
Note: Press LNUM to go to the
last number dialed.
ID: 701234
ID: 701234
LNUM
Press the PTT button to start
the Call Alert Page to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the page to the displayed
number.
PLEASE WAIT is displayed.
The home display appears
once you are connected.
PLEASE WAIT
If the system does not
acknowledge the call, NO
ACKNOWLDG is displayed.
NO ACKNOWLDG
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Common Radio Features
Use the Keypad
Press U to find PAGE.
PAGE
Press D, E, or F
directly below PAGE.
FIRE CHIEF
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number.
LIST
Enter the ID number you
want using the keypad.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
ID: 701234
LIST
Press the PTT button to start
the Call Alert Page to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the page to the displayed
number.
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PLEASE WAIT is displayed.
The home display appears
once you are connected.
PLEASE WAIT
If the system does not
acknowledge the call, NO
ACKNOWLDG is displayed.
NO ACKNOWLDG
Common Radio Features
Conventional Talkgroup Calls
(Conventional Operation Only)
Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users
so that they can share the use of a conventional channel.
Select Talkgroup
Press U to find TGRP.
Press D, E, or F
directly below TGRP.
TGRP
The last user-selected-andstored talkgroup, and its
available softkeys, are
displayed.
Press U or V to find the
talkgroup you want.
OR
Use the keypad to enter the
number of the desired
corresponding talkgroup in
the list.
Press D, E, or F
directly below PSET (to select
the preset or programmed
talkgroup), or below SEL (to
save the talkgroup and return
to the home display).
TGRP 1
PSET
SEL
To exit, press h or the PTT
button, or turn the 16Position Select knob.
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Common Radio Features
Repeater or Direct Operation
Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass
the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and
receive frequencies are the same.
REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with
other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are
different.
Select Repeater or Direct Operation
Use the Menu
Press U to find DIR.
Press D, E, or F
directly below DIR. The
current operation is
momentarily displayed.
Press D, E, or F
directly below DIR or RPTR.
If DIR is selected, the display
shows r and DIRECT MODE.
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Press h to exit display menu
without changing the current
operation.
DIR
DIRECT MODE
DIR
RPTR
or
DIRECT MODE
RPTR MODE
DIR
RPTR
Special Radio Features
PTT ID
Receive
This feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you
are currently receiving. This ID can be a maximum of eight characters
and can be viewed by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher.
Transmit
Your radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT
button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice
transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice
message.
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Special Radio Features
View Your Radio’s ID Number
Use the Menu
Press U or V to find CALL or
PAGE.
Press D, E, or F directly
below CALL or PAGE.
Press V.
CALL
MY ID:
701111
Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button
Press the Call or Page button.
Press V.
MY ID:
701111
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or
PAGE
Special Radio Features
Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)
The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily
reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can
communicate with each other. This feature is typically used during
special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio technician. You
will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a
dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher.
Note: If you try to access a zone or channel that has been reserved
by the dispatcher as a dynamically regrouped mode for other
users, you will hear an invalid tone.
When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it automatically
switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You see the
dynamically regrouped channel’s name, and hear a “gurgle”
tone.
Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.
When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio
automatically returns to the zone and channel that you were
using before the radio was dynamically regrouped.
Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)
This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new
dynamic regrouping assignment.
Use the Menu
Press U to find RPGM.
RPGM
Press D, E, or F directly
below RPGM.
REPRGRM RQST
The reprogram request is sent
to the dispatcher.
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Special Radio Features
If you hear one beep
- Press the PTT button to send
the reprogram request again.
OR
- Press h to cancel and return
to the home display.
OR
If you hear five beeps, the
reprogram request was
acknowledged by the dispatcher. Your radio returns to
the home display.
OR
If the dispatcher does not
acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you
see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a
low-pitched alert tone.
NO ACKNOWLDG
•
An alert tone
Try again or press h.
Use the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button
Press the Reprogram
Request button. You see
REPRGRM RQST.
The reprogram request is sent
to the dispatcher.
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REPRGRM RQST
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If you hear one beep
•
One beep
•
Five beeps
- Press the PTT button to send
the reprogram request again
OR
- Press h to hang up and
return to the home display.
OR
If you hear five beeps, the
reprogram request was
acknowledged by the dispatcher. Your radio returns to
the home display.
OR
If the dispatcher does not
acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you
see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a
low-pitched alert tone.
NO ACKNOWLDG
•
An alert tone
Try again or press h.
Select Enable / Disable
The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two
categories: Select Enabled or Select Disabled.
•
Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel,
including the dynamic-regrouping channel, once the user has
selected the dynamic-regrouping position.
•
Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically
regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio to remain on the
dynamic-regrouping channel.
The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your radio
is Select Disabled.
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Special Radio Features
Trunking System Controls
Failsoft
The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during
a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the
radio goes into failsoft operation and automatically switches to its
failsoft channel.
During failsoft operation:
Your radio transmits and
receives in conventional
operation on a
predetermined frequency.
You hear a medium-pitched
tone every 10 seconds.
FAILSOFT
•
Medium-pitched tone
When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio
automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked
operation.
Out-of-Range
If you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a
control channel:
The display shows OUT OF
RANGE and the currently selected
zone/channel combination, and/
or you hear a low-pitched tone.
OUT OF RANGE
AND/OR
• Low-pitched tone
Your radio remains in this out-of- •
range condition until it locks onto
•
a control channel, or it locks
onto a failsoft channel, or it is
•
turned off.
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Locks onto a control channel,
or
Locks onto a failsoft channel,
or
Turned off.
Special Radio Features
Site Lock
This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam
among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with
caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area
system.
Lock or Unlock a Site
Use the Menu
Press U or V to find SITE.
Press D, E, or F directly
below SITE.
SITE
SITE UNLOCKED
LOCK
The current lock state is
displayed.
UNLK
SITE LOCKED
LOCK
Press D, E, or F directly
below LOCK or UNLK.
UNLK
•
The new site-lock state is
saved.
•
Your radio returns to the
home display.
Use the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button
1 Press the Site Lock/Unlock
SITE LOCKED
button.
OR
The current lock state is
SITE UNLOCKED
momentarily displayed.
Press and hold the Site Lock/
Unlock button until you see the
desired lock state.
SITE LOCKED
OR
SITE UNLOCKED
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Special Radio Features
Site Trunking
If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site
reverts to what is known as “site trunking.” The display shows “SITE
TRUNKNG” and the currently selected zone/channel combination.
When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within
your trunking site.
Site View and Change
You can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to
change to a new one.
View the Current Site
Momentarily press the
preprogrammed Site Search
button.
The display shows the name
of the current site and its
corresponding Received
Signal Strength Indicator
(RSSI) symbol (s)
SITE 2
OR
If the radio is scanning for a
new site, the display
momentarily shows SCANING
SITE.
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SCANING SITE
Special Radio Features
Change the Current Site
Press and hold down the
preprogrammed Site Search
button to manually force the
change to a new site.
You hear a tone, and the
display shows SCANING
SITE while the radio scans
for a new site.
•
Tone
SCANING SITE
The radio returns to the
home display when it finds a
new site.
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Special Radio Features
Time and Date
Using this special feature, you may program the time and date as you
might with other electronic devices. The clock display is enabled by a
qualified radio technician.
•
The default time setting is a 12hour clock.
•
If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/
PM selection is not available.
•
The default setting for the
domestic date shows MDY.
12HR 00:00AM
MDY 00/00/00
Edit Time and Date
Press U to find CLCK.
Press D, E, or F directly
below CLCK. The current setting
is displayed.
CLCK
12HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/01
EDIT
Press D, E, or F directly
below EDIT.The first item
flashes.
12HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/01
SAVE
Press X or Y to change the
selected item.
24HR 03:54
MDY 03/07/01
SAVE
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Special Radio Features
Note: Press h at any time to return
to the home display without
saving your changes.
OR
Press U one or more times to
move to an item you wish to
change.
Press X or Y to change the
selected item.
12HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/01
SAVE
12HR 03:58AM
MDY 03/07/01
SAVE
Press U one or more times to
move to an item in the date field.
12HR 03:58AM
MDY 03/07/01
SAVE
Press X or Y to change the
selected item.
12HR 03:58AM
MDY 03/08/01
SAVE
When you have made all your
changes, press D, E, or F
directly below SAVE to save your
changes and return to the Home
display.
Note: If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu,
the radio exits clock setting, your changes are lost, and the
call information is displayed.
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Special Radio Features
Notes
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Helpful Tips
Radio Care
Cleaning
To clean the external surfaces of your radio:
Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one
gallon of water (0.5% solution).
Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get
entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the
radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or
grease.
Caution
Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits
may permanently damage the radio housing.
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent
solution.
Handling
•
Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio. Never carry the radio by
the antenna.
•
Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.
•
Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.
•
Do not disassemble the radio.
•
Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use
the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory
has been disconnected.
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Helpful Tips
Service
Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient
operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance
agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A
nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support
maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation
program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those
desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For
a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola
service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.
Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage
plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three
years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of
delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio
dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio
Support Center at 3761 South Central Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102
(800) 227-6772 / (847)725-4200.
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Helpful Tips
Battery
Battery Life
Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical
are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of
discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and
the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last.
For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100%
several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives
less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a
battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25%
discharge, will last even longer.
Charging the Battery
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a
Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola
equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other
than the ones listed on page 85.
The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may
result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery.
Charging a hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in reduced
discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola
rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to
ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated
above.
Battery Charge Status
Your radio can indicate your battery’s charge status by the following:
LED and Sounds
• you see the LED flash red when the PTT Button is pressed
indicating low battery
•
you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone)
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Helpful Tips
Conventional Fuel Gauge Symbol
A flashing fuel gauge symbol (b) is displayed only when the
battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace the battery
with a fully charged one.
Smart Fuel Gauge Symbol
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.
Consult the Smart Battery manual. All conditions must be met for a
battery to be classified as a “Smart Battery.” When your radio has a
Smart Battery installed, the fuel gauge symbol is always displayed.
Gauge shows:
if the battery’s charge is:
71% to 100% full
41% to 70%
11% to 40%
10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins flashing)
Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge
shows the lowest level.
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under
various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd
batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or
incinerators. Contact your local waste management agency for
specific requirements and information in your area.
Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd
batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and
dealers participate in this program.
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Helpful Tips
For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's
Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This
internet site and telephone number also provide other useful
information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses,
and governmental agencies.
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Helpful Tips
Antenna
Radio Operating Frequencies
Before installing the antenna,
make sure it matches your
radio’s operating frequency.
Antennas are frequencysensitive and are color-coded
according to their frequency
range. The color code indicator
is located in the center of the
antenna’s base.
color
The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:
Antenna type
Approx.
length
Insulator
color
code
Frequency
range
Antenna
kit no.
in.
mm
175
RED
806-870 MHz
NAF5037
800 MHz
Stubby,
Quarterwave
3.3
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WHITE
806-870 MHz
NAF5042
700/800 MHz
Whip
185
GREEN
764-870 MHz
NAF5080
800 MHz Whip,
Halfwave
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Accessories
Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the
productivity of your XTS 2500 portable two-way radio.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
accessories: 
Antennas
NAD6563
VHF Whip Antenna (136-174)
NAD6566
VHF Antenna (136-150.8)
NAD6567
VHF Antenna (150.8-162)
NAD6568
VHF Antenna (162-174)
NAF5037
800 MHz whip, halfwave (806-870 MHz)
NAF5039
800 MHz Antenna -Dipole (806-870 MHz)
NAF5042
800 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806-870 MHz)
NAF5080
700/800 MHz whip (764-870 MHz)
Batteries
HLN6847
NiCd High Capacity
HLN6848
NiCd High Capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe
HLN6849
NiMH Ultra-High Capacity, Factory Mutual
Intrinsically Safe
HLN6850
NiMH Ultra-High Capacity, Factory Mutual
Intrinsically Safe
NTN9815
NiCd High Capacity
NTN9816
NiCd High Capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe
NTN9857
NiMH Ultra-High Capacity, Factory Mutual
Intrinsically Safe
NTN9858
NiMH Ultra-High Capacity
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Accessories
Carry Accessories
Belt Clips
HLN6853
Belt Clip, 2 1/4 inch
HLN9844
Belt Clip, 2 inch
NNTN4520
High Activity D Clip and Belt Loop Combination
NNTN4521
High Activity Swivel D Clip
Body-Worn
NNTN4115
Carrying case, Leather with 3” Swivel Belt Loop and
T-strap
NNTN4116
Carrying case, Leather with 2.5” Swivel Belt Loop
and T-strap
NNTN4117
Carrying case, Leather with 3” Belt Loop and T-strap
NLN6349
Shoulder strap for carrying radio
NTN5243
Shoulder strap for carrying radio
TDN9675
Wrist Strap for carrying radio
Chargers
NTN1168
Single Unit Dual Rate, Rapid Charger 120 V
NTN1169
Single Unit Dual Rate, Rapid Charger 220 V (2-prong
Euro plug)
NTN1170
Single Unit Dual Rate, Rapid Charger 240 V (3-prong
UK plug)
NTN1177
Multi-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid: 110 V
NTN1178
Multi-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid: 240 V (3-prong UK
plug)
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Accessories
NTN1179
Multi-Unit, Rapid, 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug)
NTN1667
Tri-Chemistry, 110V
NTN1669
Tri-Chemistry, 230V
NTN1873
IMPRES™ Rapid, 110V Single Unit Charger
NTN1874
IMPRES™ Rapid, 220V Single Unit Charger
NTN1875
IMPRES™ Rapid, 240V Single Unit Charger
NTN4796
Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110 V
NTN7209
Single-Unit Dual Rate, Rapid w/o Cord
NTN8726
220V Universal Multi-unit Charger
NTN8727
240V Universal Multi-unit Charger
NTN9176
Charger Vehicular Tri Chemistry. Compatible with
XTS3000, XTS 3500 and PAC-RT
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords
NTN7373
110 V interchangeable line
NTN7374
220 V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug)
NTN7375
240 V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug)
Surveillance Accessories
Earpieces
BDN6641
Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must
order BDN6671 interface module)
BDN6664
Earpiece with standard earphone, beige
BDN6665
Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), beige
BDN6666
Earpiece with volume control, beige
BDN6667
Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige
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Accessories
BDN6668
Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige
BDN6669
Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige
BDN6670
Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige
BDN6677
Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
BDN6671 interface module), black
BDN6678
Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
BDN6671 interface module), beige
BDN6719
Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug
BDN6726
Earpiece with standard earphone, black
BDN6727
Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), black
BDN6728
Earpiece with volume control, black
BDN6729
Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black
BDN6730
Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black
BDN6731
Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black
BDN6732
Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black
BDN6780
Earbud, single with Mic and PTT combined, beige
BDN6781
Earbud, single, receive only, black
BDN6782
Earbud, dual, receive only, black
Headsets and Headset Accessories
BDN6635
Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling
boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter)
BDN6636
Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires
BDN6673)
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Accessories
BDN6645
Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on
earcup
BDN6673
Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and
BDN6645)
BDN6676
Jedi adapter
NMN1020
Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NMN6245
Light-weight headset
NMN6246
Ultralite headset with boom mic
NMN6258
Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT
NMN6259
Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic
RMN4049
Jedi “TEMCO” temple transducer
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones
BDN6671
Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and
BDN6678)
BDN6708
PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641,
BDN6677 and BDN6678)
Speaker, Remote Speaker
NMN6191
RSM noise-canceling (includes 6.0' coiled cord
assembly, 3.5mm earjack, swivel clip, quick
disconnect)
NMN6193
Remote speaker mic
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Accessories
Notes
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Glossary
This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.
ACK
Acknowledgment of communication.
Active Channel
A channel that has traffic on it.
Analog Signal
An RF signal that has a continuous nature
rather than a pulsed or discrete nature.
ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked
communications.
ASTRO
Conventional
Motorola standard for wireless analog or
digital conventional communications.
Call Alert
Privately page an individual by sending an
audible tone.
Carrier Squelch
Feature that responds to the presence of an
RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning
on) a receiver's audio circuit. A squelch circuit
silences the radio when no signal is being
received so that the user does not have to
listen to noise.
Central Controller
A software controlled, computer-driven device
that receives and generates data for the
trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and
directs the operations of the trunked
repeaters.
Channel
A group of characteristics such as transmit/
receive frequency pairs, radio parameters,
and encryption encoding.
Control Channel
In a trunking system, one of the channels that
is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data
communications path between the central
controller and all radios on the system.
Conventional
Typically refers to radio-to-radio
communications, sometimes through a
repeater. (See Trunking.)
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Glossary
Cursor
A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that
indicates a location on the display.
Deadlock
Displayed by the radio after three failed
attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must
be powered off and on prior to another
attempt.
Digital Private Line
(DPL)
A type of coded squelch using data bursts.
Similar to PL except a digital code is used
instead of a tone.
Digital Signal
An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete
nature, rather than a continuous nature.
Dispatcher
An individual who has radio system
management duties.
Dynamic
Regrouping
A feature that allows the dispatcher to
temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.
Failsoft
A feature that allows communications to take
place even though the central controller has
failed. Each trunked repeater in the system
will transmit a data word informing every radio
that the system has gone into failsoft.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
Hang Up
Disconnect.
Home Display
The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display.
LED
Light-emitting diode.
Menu Entry
A software-activated feature shown at the
bottom of the display — selection of these
features is controlled by the D, E, and F
buttons.
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Glossary
Monitor
Check channel activity by pressing the
Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will
hear static. If the channel is in use, you will
hear conversation. It also serves as a way to
check the volume level of the radio, as the
radio will “open the squelch” when pressing
the monitor button.
Network Access
Code
Network Access Code (NAC) operates on
digital channels to reduce voice channel
interference between adjacent systems and
sites.
NiCd
Nickel Cadmium.
NiMH
Nickel Metal Hydride.
Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The emergency alarm is
sent on this same channel.
Page
A one-way alert, with audio and/or display
messages.
Personality
A set of unique features specific to a radio.
Preprogrammed
A feature that has been assigned in advance
by a qualified technician.
Allows you to have a private conversation with
Private
(Conversation) Call another radio user in the group.
Private Line (PL)
A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such
that only receivers decoding this tone will hear
the message.
Programmable
A radio control that can have a radio feature
assigned to it.
PTT
Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages the
transmitter and puts the radio in transmit
(send) operation when pressed.
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Glossary
Radio Frequency
(RF)
The part of the general frequency spectrum
between the audio and infrared light regions
(about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).
Repeater
A conventional radio feature, where you talk
through a receive/transmit facility (repeater),
that re-transmits received signals in order to
improve communications range and
coverage.
Selective Switch
Any digital P25 traffic having the correct
Network Access Code and the correct
talkgroup.
Squelch
Special electronic circuitry added to the
receiver of a radio which reduces, or
squelches, unwanted signals before they are
heard in the speaker.
Standby
An operating condition whereby the radio’s
speaker is muted but still continues to receive
data.
Tactical/Non-revert
The user will talk on the channel that was
selected before the radio entered the
emergency state.
Talkaround
Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another
unit for easy local unit-to-unit
communications.
Talkgroup
An organization of radio users who
communicate with each other.
Trunking
The automatic sharing of communications
paths between a large number of users. (See
Conventional.)
Zone
A grouping of channels.
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accessories
carry cases ..............................86
alert tones ...................................14
analog squelch ............................38
answer
phone call
use the preprogrammed call
response button ...................55
private call
use the preprogrammed call
response button ...................59
antenna .......................................20
radio operating frequencies .....84
antennas .....................................85
App button ..................................11
attach
adapter ....................................23
antenna ...................................20
battery .....................................18
belt clip ....................................21
universal connector cover .......22
backlight ........................................7
batteries and battery accessories 85
battery .........................................17
battery charge status ...............81
charger ....................................17
charging the battery ................17
conventional fuel gauge symbol 82
LED and sounds ......................81
life ............................................81
recycling and disposal .............82
smart fuel gauge symbol .........82
belt clip ........................................21
call alert paging ...........................62
answer a call alert page ..........62
make a call alert
use the keypad ....................64
use the menu .......................63
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III
carry accessories
belt clips .................................. 86
change passwords ...................... 36
charge the battery ....................... 17
chargers
enhanced and multi-unit line cords
87
common radio features ............... 33
conventional
fuel gauge symbol ................... 82
mode operation ....................... 32
squelch options ....................... 38
talkgroup calls ......................... 65
digital squelch ............................. 38
display .......................................... 7
dynamic priority change .............. 54
dynamic regrouping .................... 69
edit
call, page, or phone list name
use the menu ....................... 49
call, page, or phone list number
use the menu ....................... 47
time and date .......................... 76
edit a list name ........................... 49
emergency .................................. 41
keep-alive ................................ 44
send a silent emergency alarm 43
send an emergency alarm ...... 41
send an emergency call .......... 42
failsoft ......................................... 72
four-way navigation button ......... 11
general radio operation ................. 3
glossary ...................................... 91
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helpful tips .................................. 79
home button ............................... 11
phone call
make
use the menu .......................56
use the quick access button 56
phone call display and alert prompts
58
physical features of the radio ........5
PL defeat ....................................39
private call
answer
use the keypad ....................61
use the preprogrammed call
response button ...................59
make
use the menu .......................60
use the quick access button 60
programmable features .................6
PTT ID ........................................67
individual calls ............................ 55
keypad ....................................... 12
LED indicators ............................ 13
list
scan list empty ........................ 46
view a list ................................ 45
lists ............................................. 45
lock or unlock a site
use the menu .......................... 73
use the preprogrammed site lock/
unlock button ......................... 73
make a phone call
use the menu .......................... 56
use the quick access button ... 56
make a private call
use the menu .......................... 60
use the quick access button ... 60
menu entry (softkey) .................... 9
menu select buttons ..................... 9
menu selection features ............. 10
mute or unmute keypad tones ... 37
use the menu .......................... 37
using the preprogrammed side
button .................................... 37
notations used in this manual ...... 3
out-of-range ............................... 72
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radio care
cleaning ...................................79
handling ...................................79
radio lock
change your password ............36
unlock your radio .....................35
receive and transmit
use the preprogrammed monitor
button .....................................31
without using the volume set and
monitor buttons ......................29
remote speaker microphone adapter
remove the adapter .................23
remove
antenna ...................................20
battery .....................................18
belt clip ....................................21
remote speaker microphone
adapter ...................................23
universal connector .................22
repeater or direct operation ........66
select repeater or direct ..........66
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reprogram request ......................69
use the preprogrammed reprogram
request button ........................70
request a new dynamic regrouping
using the menu ........................69
scan ............................................51
delete a nuisance channel ......53
turn scan on and off ................51
scan (conventional only)
make a dynamic priority change .
54
scan list empty ............................46
select
channel
method 1: use the
preprogrammed channel
selector ................................27
method 2: use the menu ......28
enable / disable .......................71
repeater or direct operation
use the menu .......................66
talkgroup .................................65
zone
use the menu .......................26
use the preprogrammed zone
switch ...................................27
send
emergency alarm .....................41
emergency call ........................42
silent emergency alarm ...........43
service .........................................80
site lock .......................................73
site trunking ................................74
site view and change ..................74
smart
battery condition
use the menu .......................19
use the preprogrammed smart
battery button .......................19
fuel gauge symbol ...................82
standard accessories ..................17
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III
status symbols .............................. 8
surveillance accessories ............. 87
earpieces ................................ 87
headsets and headset accessories
................................................ 88
radio interface modules for ear
microphones .......................... 89
speaker, remote speaker and
public safety microphones ..... 89
time and date .............................. 76
edit time and date ................... 76
time-out timer .............................. 40
transmitter power level
using the preprogrammed TX
power level switch ................. 34
trunking system controls ............. 72
turn the radio off ......................... 25
turn the radio on ......................... 25
universal connector
attach the cover ...................... 22
remove the cover .................... 22
view
list ............................................ 45
your radio’s ID number
use the menu ....................... 68
use the preprogrammed call or
page button ......................... 68
zones and channels .................... 26
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