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ASTRO® XTSTM 2500Digital Portable Radio Model IIUser Guide

ASTRO® XTS™ 2500Digital Portable Radio, Model IIQuick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! 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.Write your radio’s programmed features on the dotted lines.Select a Zone Using the MenuSelect a ChannelMethod 1: Using the Select KnobAfter selecting the desired zone, turn the 16-position Select Knob to the desired channel.Method 2: Using the MenuSend an Emergency AlarmSend Silent Emergency AlarmAnswer a Phone CallSend a Phone CallBefore using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!C a u t i o n16-Position Select KnobSpeaker/MicTop Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _3-Position Rotary Switch_ _ _ _ _ _ DisplayHome ButtonMenu Select ButtonsTop Side Button_ _ _ _ _ _ _On/Off/Volume KnobSide Button 1_ _ _ _ _ _ _Side Button 2_ _ _ _ _ _ _PTT Button4-Way Navigation ButtonApp Button (for future use)1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.3Press U until the zone you desire is shown.4Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.3Press U until channel you desire is shown.4Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone.2 Display shows .3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones; alarm ends; radio exits emergency.ZONECHANEMERGENCY1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone.2Press PTT.3 Alarm continues until you exit by:• Press and hold Emergency button for one secondOR• Press PTT again.1 Phone-like ringing, LED flashes GREEN, PHONE CALL and m are displayed2Press Call Response button.3Press PTT button to talk; release to listen4Press h to hang up.1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below .3Press U or V to scroll to phone number.4Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if programmed) to talk, release to listen.PHON

Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation)*Available at a future date.Call Received. Receiving an individual callView/Program Mode. The radio is in the view or program mode; On Steady = view mode; Flashing = program modesReceived Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). Received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal.bBattery• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low. • Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery.Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.rTalkaround. You are talking directly to another radio or through a repeater; On = direct; Off = repeaterCMonitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel is being monitored.TScan. The radio is scanning a scan listmppEntry Menu Selection PageBATT Smart Battery* 15CALL Private Call 48CHAN Select a Channel 22CLCK Edit Time and Date 62DIR Repeater/Direct 52PAGE Call Alert Page 50PHON Phone 43Entry Menu Selection PagePWR TX Power Level 29RPGM Reprogram Request 55SCAN Scan On/Off 39SITE Site Lock 59TGRP Talkgroup Call 51VIEW Viewing a List 37ZONE Select a Zone 21Menu NavigationU to find Menu EntryD, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to selecth to exitV or U to scroll through sub-listD, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to select

iiiProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!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: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!C a u t i o n

ivDocumentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II vContentsDeclaration of Conformity .................................................................. iiProduct Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iiiComputer Software Copyrights .........................................................iiiDocumentation Copyrights ............................................................... ivDisclaimer ........................................................................................ ivGeneral Radio Operation .............................................. 1Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1XTS 2500 Model II Radio .................................................................. 2Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model II Radio .......................... 3Programmable Features ................................................................... 4Display .............................................................................................. 5Backlight ........................................................................................... 5Status Symbols ................................................................................. 6Menu Entry (Softkey) ........................................................................ 7Menu Select Buttons ......................................................................... 7Menu Entry Features .................................................................. 8Home Button (h) ............................................................................... 9App Button (@) .................................................................................. 94-Way Navigation Button (o) ........................................................... 9LED Indicators .................................................................................. 9Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 10Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 13Battery ...................................................................................... 13Smart Battery Condition ........................................................... 15Antenna .................................................................................... 16Belt Clip .................................................................................... 17Remove the Belt Clip ...................................................................... 17Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 18Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 19Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 20Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 20Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 20Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 21Select a Zone ........................................................................... 21Select a Channel ...................................................................... 22Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 24Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 24Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ................................. 25Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 26

viConventional Mode Operation ..................................................27Common Radio Features ............................................ 29Selectable Power Level ...................................................................29Use the Menu ............................................................................29Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................30Analog Squelch .........................................................................30Digital Squelch ..........................................................................31PL Defeat .........................................................................................31Time-out Timer ................................................................................32Emergency ......................................................................................33Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................33Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................34Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................35Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................36Lists .................................................................................................37View a List .................................................................................37Scan List Empty ........................................................................38Scan ................................................................................................39Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................39Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................41Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................42Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................43Answer a Phone Call ................................................................43Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ......................................45Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................47Answer a Private Call ................................................................47Make a Private Call ...................................................................48Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................49Answer a Call Alert Page ........................................................49Make a Call Alert .......................................................................50Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only) ........................................................51Select a Talkgroup ....................................................................51Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................52Select Repeater or Direct Operation .........................................52Special Radio Features ............................................... 53PTT ID .............................................................................................53Receive .....................................................................................53

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II viiTransmit .................................................................................... 53View Your Radio’s ID Number .................................................. 54Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ............................................. 55Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 55Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 57Trunking System Controls ............................................................... 58Failsoft ...................................................................................... 58Out-of-Range ............................................................................ 58Site Lock ................................................................................... 59Site Trunking ............................................................................ 60Site View and Change .............................................................. 60Time and Date ................................................................................. 62Edit Time and Date ................................................................... 62Helpful Tips.................................................................. 65Radio Care ...................................................................................... 65Cleaning ................................................................................... 65Handling ................................................................................... 65Service ............................................................................................ 65Battery ............................................................................................. 66Battery Life ............................................................................... 66Charging the Battery ................................................................. 66Battery Recycling and Disposal ...................................................... 68Antenna ........................................................................................... 69Radio Operating Frequencies ................................................... 69Accessories ................................................................. 71Antennas ......................................................................................... 71Batteries .......................................................................................... 71Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 72Belt Clips .................................................................................. 72Body-Worn ................................................................................ 72Chargers ......................................................................................... 72Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 73Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 73Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 74Earpieces .................................................................................. 74Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 75Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 76

viiiSwitches ..........................................................................................76Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ................................................ 77Special Channel Assignments .........................................................77Emergency Channel .................................................................77Non-Commercial Call Channel .................................................78Operating Frequency Requirements ...............................................78Glossary ....................................................................... 81Commercial Warranty.................................................. 85Index ............................................................................. 91

ixTable 1: Channel MapUse the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C16

xNotes

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 1General Radio OperationNotations Used in This ManualYou 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.Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize.The following special notations identify certain items:WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.Example DescriptionLight button, or DButtons 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 UThis means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation Button.”!W A R N I N G!!C a u t i o nPHONE CALL

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ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 3General Radio OperationPhysical Features of the XTS 2500 Model II RadioItem Page Item Page1Antenna 16 11 On/Off/Volume Control Knob202Top Button (programmable)12 Microphone3LED 9 13 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable)4Speaker 14 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button5Universal Connector 18 15 Side Button 1 (programmable)6Display 5 16 Side Button 2 (programmable)7 Menu Select Buttons 7 17 Home button 98App Button(for future use)918 4-Way Navigation Button99 16-Position Knob (programmable)19 Battery 1310 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable)

4General Radio OperationProgrammable FeaturesThe 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.*Will be 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.Table 2: Programmable FeaturesFeature Page Feature PageCall Alert Page 50 Private Call 47Call Response 43 Repeater/Direct 52Channel Selection 22 Reprogram Request 55Dynamic Priority 42 Scan On/Off 39Emergency 33 Site Lock/Unlock 59Light 5 Site Search 59Monitor 26 Smart Battery* 15Nuisance Delete 41 Transmit Power Level 29Phone 43 Volume Set 25PL Defeat 31 Zone Selection 21

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 5General Radio OperationDisplayThis 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.BacklightIf poor light conditions make the display difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlight by pressing the Light button.The light will remain on for a preprogrammed time before it turns off automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light button again.MAEPF-27252-O

6General Radio OperationStatus SymbolsThe top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status.Table 3: Status SymbolsSymbol Indication Page Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call is received.43View/Program Mode.• View a list (steady)• Program a list (flashing)37sReceived 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.60bBattery• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low. • 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.13rTalkaround. • On = Talking directly to another radio, not through a repeater. Conventional operation only.• Off = Talking through a repeater. 52CMonitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected channel is being monitored. Conventional operation only.26TScan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 39mpp

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 7General Radio OperationMenu 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 ButtonsThe 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:Example: To turn scan on:Press D.The display shows the selected state.ON OFFSCANTsoftkeysoftkey3 Menu Select Buttons TSCAN ONON OFF

8General Radio OperationMenu Entry FeaturesIn most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.*Available at a future date.Table 4: Menu Entry FeaturesFeature Menu Selection Page Call Alert Page PAGE 50Channel Selection CHAN 22Phone PHON 43Private Call CALL 47Repeater/Direct DIR 52Reprogram Request RPGM 55Scan On/Off SCAN 39Site Lock/Unlock SITE 59Site Search SCANING SITE 60Smart Battery* BATT 15Talkgroup Call TGRP 51Time/Date CLCK 62Transmit Power Level PWR 29View a List VIEW 37Zone Selection ZONE 21

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 9General Radio OperationHome 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 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.LED IndicatorsTable 5: LED IndicatorsThis LED Color: indicates:RED (Non-flashing) TransmittingRED (Flashing) • Channel Busy OR• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)GREEN (Flashing) Receiving Individual Call

10General Radio OperationAlert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.Table 6: Alert TonesYou hear: Tone Name Heard:Short, Low-Pitched ToneInvalid Button-Presswhen the wrong key is pressed.Radio Self-Test Failedwhen the radio fails the power-up self test.No ACK Received when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Reject when an unauthorized request is made.Time-Out Timer Warningfour seconds before time out.Long, Low-Pitched ToneTime-Out Timer Timed Outafter time out.Talk Prohibit/PTT Inhibitwhen the PTT button is pressed, and transmissions are prevented.Out-of-Range when the PTT button is pressed, but the radio is out of range of the system.Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an unprogrammed channel.Individual Call Warning Tonewhen the radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds.A Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone )Busy when the system is busy.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 11General Radio OperationShort, Medium-Pitched ToneValid Key-Press when the correct key is pressed.Radio Self-Test Passwhen the radio passes its power-up self-test.Priority Channel Receivedwhen activity on a priority channel is received.Emergency Alarm Entrywhen entering the emergency state.Central Echo when the central controller has received a request from a radio.Long, Medium-Pitched ToneVolume Set when volume changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency state.A Group of Medium-Pitched Tone sFailsoft when the trunking system fails.Automatic Call Backwhen the voice channel is available from the previous request.Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT button) verifies the system is accepting transmissions.Console Acknowledgewhen a status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request acknowledgment is received.Received Individual Callwhen a Call Alert, or Private Conversation Call is received.Call Alert Sent when a Call Alert is received by the target radio.Short, High-Pitched Tone (Chirp)Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the preset threshold value.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:

12General Radio OperationRingingFast Ringing when the system is searching for the Private Conversation Call target radio.Enhanced Call Sentwhen waiting for the Private Conversation Call target radio to respond to the call.Phone Call Receivedwhen a landline phone call is received.Gurgle Dynamic Regroupingwhen the PTT button is pressed, a dynamic ID has been received.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 13General Radio OperationStandard AccessoriesBatteryCharge the BatteryThe 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 71.Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.Battery ChargerTo 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 72.To avoid a possible explosion:• DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.!W A R N I N G!

14General Radio OperationAttach the BatteryRemove the Battery1With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio.2Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place.1With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery.2Pull the top of the battery away from the radio.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 15General Radio OperationSmart Battery ConditionThis feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery when it becomes available.Use the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button1Press U to find BATT.2Press D, E, or F directly below BATT.Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio:3Press h to exit.1Press the Smart Battery button.Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio:2Press h to exit.BATTCAPACITY 70%INIT 10/01EST CHGS 11 SMART BATTDATA NOTAVAILABLECAPACITY 70%INIT 10/01EST CHGS 11 SMART BATTDATA NOTAVAILABLE

16General Radio OperationAntennaFor information regarding other available antennas, see page 71.Attach the AntennaRemove the AntennaWith the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it.With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 17General Radio OperationBelt ClipAttach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip1Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2Press the belt clip downward until you clear a “click.”1Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.2Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.

18General Radio OperationUniversal Connector CoverThe 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 CoverAttach the Connector Cover1Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector.2Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver.1Insert 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.2Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place.TopSlotBottomSlotTopHooked EndBottomHooked EndTab

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 19General Radio OperationRemote Speaker Microphone AdapterThe 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 73) to the radio. If the RSM is not used, the adapter should be removed.Remove the AdapterAttach the AdapterLift 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.1With 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. 2Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port.

20General Radio OperationRadio On and OffTurn the Radio OnTurn the Radio OffTurn 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.Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks.Self TestERROR XX/YY

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 21General Radio OperationZones and ChannelsA 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 ZoneUse the Menu1Press U to find ZONE.2Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.The current zone (in this case, POL) flashes and the channel name (DISP NW), does not flash.3Press U to find the zone you want. For example, FIRE.4Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. ORPress the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel.ZONEPOL DISP NWFIRE DISP NWFIRE DISP NW

22General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Zone SwitchSelect a ChannelConsult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the following methods.Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector1If 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 this step.2Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. After the zone you want is displayed, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel.FIRE DISP NWUNPROGRAMMED

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 23General Radio OperationMethod 2: Use the Menu1Press U to find CHAN.2Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display shows the current channel name (in this case, DISP NW) flashing and the zone (POL), not flashing.3Press U to find the channel name you want. Note: If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3.4Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.ORpress the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel. CHANPOL DISP NWPOL DISP SEUNPROGRAMMEDPOL DISP SE

24General Radio OperationReceive / TransmitRadio 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 Buttons1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.2Listen for a transmission.3Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary.4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5Release the PTT button to receive (listen).

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 25General Radio OperationUse Preprogrammed Volume Set Button1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 20, and Zones and Channels, page 21.2Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.3Release the Volume Set button.4Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.5Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. LED lights RED while transmitting. 6Release PTT button to receive (listen).

26General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Monitor Button1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.2Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.)3Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5Release the PTT button to receive (listen).C

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 27General Radio OperationConventional Mode OperationYour radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls.1Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed.2Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation. (The duration of the button press is programmable.) 3Press 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.C

28General Radio OperationNotes

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 29Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power LevelThis feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default setting.•Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power.•Select HIGH for a longer transmitting distance.Use the Menu1Press U to find PWR.2Press D, E, or F directly below PWR.The display shows the current power level (LOW or HIGH).3Press D, E, or F directly below the desired power level (LOW or HIGH).• The new transmit power level is saved.• The radio returns to the Home display.Note: To exit at anytime, press h or the PTT button. The default setting returns when you turn the radio off and on.PWRLOW POWERLOW HIGHHIGH POWERLOW HIGH

30Common Radio FeaturesUsing the Preprogrammed TX Power Level SwitchConventional Squelch OptionsAnalog SquelchTone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.1Rotate the TX Power Level switch. The power level is set to low. 2Rotate the TX Power Level switch again. The power level is set to high. When in... this condition occurs:Carrier squelch (C)You hear all traffic on a channel.PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages. LOWHIGH

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 31Common Radio FeaturesDigital SquelchOne or more of the following options may be programmed in your radio. Consult your service technician for more information.PL DefeatWith this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.This option... will allow you to hear:Digital Carrier-Operated 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.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.C

32Common Radio FeaturesTime-out TimerThe 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. 1Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time.You will hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, the transmission is cut-off, andthe LED will go out until you release the PTT.• Short warning tone• Transmission is cut-off• LED goes out2Release the PTT button. • LED re-lights•Timer resets3Press the PTT to re-transmit. Time-out timer restarts.• Timer restarts•RED LED

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 33Common Radio FeaturesEmergencyIf 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 AlarmAn Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency.1With 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.•RED LED• Short ToneNote: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. EMERGENCYNO EMERGENCY

34Common Radio FeaturesSend an Emergency CallAn 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:2When 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.• Four tones• Alarm ends• Radio exits emergencyNote: 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.”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.ACK RECEIVEDNO ACKNOWLDG

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 35Common Radio FeaturesSend a Silent Emergency Alarm1With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, and a short, medium-pitched tone sounds.• Short toneNote: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second.2Press and hold the PTT button and announce the emergency into the microphone to send the Emergency call.3Release the PTT button to end the call. 4Exit 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.1With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button if your radio is programmed for this use.The display does not change, the LED does not light, and no tones sound. • Display does not change• LED does not light• No tonesEMERGENCY

36Common Radio FeaturesNote: • 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-AliveIf 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).Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second.2The silent emergency state continues until you press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state. ORPress 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 buttonOR• Press and release the PTT button

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 37Common Radio FeaturesListsYou can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names.There are four list types:•Call•Page• Phone• ScanView a List1Press U arrow to find VIEW.2Press D, E, or F directly below VIEW. 3Press V or U to see the names of the available lists.4Press D, E, or F directly below the desired list to view it.The first list member is displayed. p indicates the view mode.5Press U or V to view other list members.6Press h to exit.VIEWPAGE CALL PHONFIRE CHIEF p701234

38Common Radio FeaturesScan List EmptyIf the scan list has no members, EMPTY LIST is displayed.EMPTY LIST can be changed by turning scan off, or a qualified technician adds members to the scan list.EMPTY LIST

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 39Common Radio FeaturesScanThe 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 37.Turn Scan On and OffUsing the Menu1Press U to find SCAN.2Press D, E, or F directly below SCAN.The current scan state is displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below ON or OFF. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed.ORTo exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press h or PTT.SCANSCAN OFFON OFF TSCAN ONON OFF

40Common Radio FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off SwitchPlace 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. TSCAN ONON OFF

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 41Common Radio FeaturesDelete a Nuisance ChannelWhen 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.1When 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.2The 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.

42Common Radio FeaturesConventional Scan OnlyMake a Dynamic Priority ChangeWhile the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priority-one 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.1When 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 priority-two.2The 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.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 43Common Radio FeaturesTelephone 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 CallUse the Preprogrammed Call Response Button1When 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.• Telephone ringing• Flashing GREEN LED2Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin.3Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.4Press h to hang up and return to the home display. mPHONE CALL

44Common Radio FeaturesMake a Phone CallUse the Menu1Press U to find PHON.2Press D, E, or F directly below PHON.The last phone number dialed is displayed.Note: If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.3Press 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.4Press and release the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number.PHON555-1234LISTPOLICE555-8523LNUM

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 45Common Radio FeaturesPhone Call Display and Alert Prompts5Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen.ORIf your call is not answered, go to “Phone Call Display and alert Prompts” on page page 45.6Press h to hang up and return to the home display. • When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, a long tone sounds. Press h to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.• When a channel is not available, a busy tone sounds.The radio will automatically connect when a channel opens.• When the phone system is busy, a long tone sounds.Try your call later. Press h to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.• The system does not acknowledge your call. Press h to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.NO PHONEPHONE BUSYPHONE BUSYNO ACKNOWLDG

46Common Radio FeaturesNotes: • 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.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 47Common Radio FeaturesPrivate 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 CallUse the Preprogrammed Call Response Button.1When 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.•Two tones• Flashing GREEN LED2Press 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.3Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.4Press h or the Call Response button to hang up. mCALL RECEIVD

48Common Radio FeaturesMake a Private CallUse the Menu1Press U to find CALL.2Press D, E, or F directly below CALL.You see the last transmitted or received ID number3Press U or V to scroll to the ID number you want in the list.Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed.4Press the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the private call to the displayed number.5The 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.CALLFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LNUMPLEASE WAITNO ACKNOWLDGNO ANSWER

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 49Common Radio FeaturesCall Alert PagingCall 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. With Call Alert paging, you can also verify if a radio is active on the system.Answer a Call Alert Page1When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones, the LED flashes GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) flashes, and PAGE RECEIVED is displayed.• Four repeating alert tones• Flashing GREEN LED2Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen.mPAGE RECEIVD

50Common Radio FeaturesMake a Call AlertUse the Menu1Press U to find PAGE.2Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE.You see the last transmitted or received ID number.Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed.3Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number.ORPress 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.If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. The radio exits Call Alert and returns to normal operation.4Press h to hang up and return to the home display.PAGEFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LNUMPLEASE WAITNO ACKNOWLDG

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 51Common Radio FeaturesConventional 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 a Talkgroup1Press U to find TGRP.2Press D, E, or F directly below TGRP.The last user-selected-and-stored talkgroup, and its available softkeys, are displayed.3Press U or V to find the talkgroup you want.4Press 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).5To exit, press h or the PTT button, or turn the 16-Position Select knob.TGRPTGRP 1PSET SEL

52Common Radio FeaturesRepeater or Direct OperationAlso 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 Menu1Press U to find DIR.2Press D, E, or F directly below DIR. The current operation is momentarily displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below DIR or RPTR.If DIR is selected, the display shows r and DIRECT MODE.4Press h to exit display menu without changing the current operation.DIRDIRECT MODEDIR RPTRorRPTR MODEDIR RPTR rDIRECT MODE

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 53Special Radio FeaturesPTT IDReceiveThis 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.TransmitYour 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.

54Special Radio FeaturesView Your Radio’s ID NumberUse the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button1Press U or V to find CALL or PAGE.2Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE.3Press V. 1Press the Call or Page button.2Press V. or PAGECALLMY ID:701111MY ID:701111

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 55Special Radio FeaturesDynamic 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.Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment.Use the MenuWhen 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.1Press U to find RPGM.2Press D, E, or F directly below RPGM.The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher.RPGMREPRGRM RQST

56Special Radio FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button3If 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• One beepIf you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher. Your radio returns to the home display.OR• Five beepsIf the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone.Try again or press h.• An alert tone1Press the Reprogram Request button. You see REPRGRM RQST.The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher.NO ACKNOWLDGREPRGRM RQST

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 57Special Radio FeaturesSelect Enable / DisableThe 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.2If you hear one beep- Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request againOR -Press h to hang up and return to the home display.OR• One beepIf you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher. Your radio returns to the home display.OR• Five beepsIf the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone.Try again or press h.• An alert toneNO ACKNOWLDG

58Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System ControlsFailsoftThe 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:When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked operation.Out-of-RangeIf you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a control channel: Your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds. • Medium-pitched toneThe display shows OUT OF RANGE and the currently selected zone/channel combination, and/or you hear a low-pitched tone. AND/OR• Low-pitched toneYour 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.• Locks onto a control channel, or• Locks onto a failsoft channel, or• Turned off.FAILSOFTOUT OF RANGE

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 59Special Radio FeaturesSite LockThis 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 SiteUse the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button1Press U or V to find SITE.2Press D, E, or F directly below SITE.The current lock state is displayed. OR3Press D, E, or F directly below LOCK or UNLK.• The new site-lock state is saved.• Your radio returns to the home display.1Press the Site Lock/Unlock button.The current lock state is momentarily displayed. OR2Press and hold the Site Lock/Unlock button until you see the desired lock state. ORSITESITE UNLOCKEDLOCK UNLKSITE LOCKEDLOCK UNLKSITE LOCKEDSITE UNLOCKEDSITE LOCKEDSITE UNLOCKED

60Special Radio FeaturesSite TrunkingIf the zone dispatcher loses communication with any site, that site reverts to “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 ChangeYou can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one.View the Current SiteMomentarily press the preprogrammed Site Search button.The display shows either the number of the current site and its corresponding Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) symbol (s). (See Table 3 on page 6. ORIf the radio is scanning for a new site, the display momentarily shows SCANING SITE.sSITE 2SCANING SITE

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 61Special Radio FeaturesChange the Current SitePress 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.The radio returns to the home display when it finds a new site.•ToneSCANING SITE

62Special Radio FeaturesTime and DateUsing 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.Edit Time and Date• The default time setting is a 12-hour clock.• If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/PM selection is not available.• The default setting for the domestic date shows MDY.1Press U to find CLCK.2Press D, E, or F directly below CLCK. The current setting is displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below EDIT.The first item flashes.4Press X or Y to change the selected item.12HR 00:00AMMDY 00/00/00CLCK12HR 03:54AMMDY 03/07/01EDIT12HR 03:54AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE24HR 03:54MDY 03/07/01SAVE

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 63Special Radio FeaturesNote: Press h at any time to return to the home display without saving your changes.ORPress U one or more times to move to an item you wish to change.5Press X or Y to change the selected item.6Press U one or more times to move to an item in the date field.7Press X or Y to change the selected item.8When 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.12HR 03:54AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE12HR 03:58AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE12HR 03:58AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE12HR 03:58AMMDY 03/08/01SAVE

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ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 65Helpful TipsRadio CareCleaningTo clean the external surfaces of your radio:1Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).2Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled 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.3Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.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.ServiceProper 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 Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio housing.Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution.!C a u t i o n

66Helpful Tipsmaintenance 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, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.BatteryBattery LifeBattery 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 71.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

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 67Helpful Tipsrapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above.Battery Charge StatusYour 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)Conventional Fuel Gauge SymbolA 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 SymbolNote: 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. Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge shows the lowest level.Gauge shows: if the battery’s charge is:b71% to 100% fullj41% to 70%k11% to 40%l10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins flashing)

68Helpful TipsBattery Recycling and DisposalNickel-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.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.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 69Helpful TipsAntennaRadio Operating FrequenciesThe following antenna types are compatible with your radio:Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base.Antenna Type Approx. Length Insulator ColorCodeFrequency Range (MHz)Antenna Kit No.in. mmVHF whip 8 203 RED 136–174 NAD6563VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136–150.8 NAD6566VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567VHF helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568UHF helical 3.4 88 RED 403–435 NAE6546UHF helical 3.2 80 GREEN 435–470 NAE6547UHF helical 3.2 79 BLACK 470–520 NAE6548UHF whip, wideband5.2 130 GRAY 403–520 NAE6549color

70Helpful Tips800 MHz whip,halfwave7 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039800 MHz stubby, quarterwave3.4 86 WHITE 806–870 NAF5042700/800 MHz whip7 178 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080Antenna Type Approx. Length Insulator ColorCodeFrequency Range (MHz)Antenna Kit No.in. mm

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 71AccessoriesMotorola 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: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml AntennasBatteriesNAD6563 VHF whip (136–174 MHz)NAD6566 VHF (136–150.8 MHz)NAD6567 VHF (150.8–162 MHz)NAD6568 VHF (162–174 MHz)NAE6546 UHF (380–435 MHz)NAE6547 UHF (435–470 MHz)NAE6548 UHF (470–520 MHz)NAE6549 UHF whip (380–520 MHz)NAF5037 800 MHz whip, halfwave (806–870 MHz)NAF5039 800 MHz dipole (806–870 MHz)NAF5042 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806–870 MHz)NAF5080 700/800 MHz whip (764–870 MHz)NTN9815 NiCd high-capacityNTN9816 NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe NTN9857 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically SafeNTN9858 NiMH ultra-high-capacity

72AccessoriesCarry AccessoriesBelt ClipsBody-WornChargersHLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inchNNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. swivel belt loop and T-strapNNTN4116 Carrying case, leather with 2.5-in. swivel belt loop and T-strapNNTN4117 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. belt loop and T-strapNLN6349 Shoulder strap for carrying radioNTN5243 Shoulder strap for carrying radioTDN9675 Wrist strap for carrying radioNLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit chargerNLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-unit chargerNTN1168 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120VNTN1169 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220V (2-prong Euro plug)NTN1170 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug)NTN1177 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110VNTN1178 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug)NTN1179 Multi-unit, rapid charger 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug)

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 73AccessoriesEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsMicrophones, Remote SpeakerNTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110VNTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong Euro Plug)NTN1669 Tri-chemistry, 230VNTN1873 IMPRES™ rapid charger 110V single-unit NTN1874 IMPRES™ rapid charger 220V single-unitNTN1875 IMPRES™ rapid charger 240V single-unitNTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110VNTN7209 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cordNTN7373 110V interchangeable line NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug)NTN7375 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug)NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect)NMN6193 Remote speaker mic NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapterZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-pieceZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-pieceZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loudZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud

74AccessoriesSurveillance AccessoriesCommPort® Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpiecesNTN1624 CommPort with palm PTTNTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must order BDN6671 interface module)BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beigeBDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN6666 Earpiece with volume control, beigeBDN6667 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beigeBDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beigeBDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), blackBDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beigeBDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 75AccessoriesHeadsets and Headset AccessoriesBDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, blackBDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), blackBDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, blackBDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, blackBDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, blackBDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), blackBDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), blackBDN6780 Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beigeBDN6781 Earbud, single, receive only, blackBDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter)BDN6636 Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires BDN6673)BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcupBDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645)BDN6676 Jedi adapterNMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter)NMN6245 Light-weight headsetNMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom micNMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTTNMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with NC micRMN4049 Jedi “TEMCO” temple transducer

76AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear MicrophonesSwitchesBDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) inter-face module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678)BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678)0180300E83 Remote PTT body switchNTN7660 Tilt / man down switch

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 77Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order:1“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” 2“THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.”State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.3Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel. 4“WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.: • latitude and longitude • bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north) • distance to a well-known landmark• vessel course, speed or destination5State the nature of the distress. 6Specify what kind of assistance you need. 7State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any.8Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.9“OVER.”10 Wait for a response. 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.

78Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeNon-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9. Operating Frequency RequirementsA radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz frequency• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be capable of operating:• in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency band, and• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below.Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard.Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel ListChannel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive1 156.050 160.6502 156.100 160.700* 156.150 160.7504 156.200 160.8005 156.250 160.8506 156.300 –7 156.350 160.950

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 79Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range8 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013** 156.650 156.65014 156.700 156.70015** 156.750 156.75016 156.800 156.80017** 156.850 156.85018 156.900 161.50019 156.950 161.55020 157.000 161.600* 157.050 161.65022 157.100 161.700* 157.150 161.75024 157.200 161.80025 157.250 161.85026 157.300 161.90027 157.350 161.95028 157.400 162.00060 156.025 160.625* 156.075 160.67562 156.125 160.72563 156.175 160.775* 156.225 160.82565 156.275 160.87566 156.325 160.925Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive

80Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.** Low power (1 W) only*** Guard bandNote: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only.67** 156.375 156.37568 156.425 156.42569 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 –73 156.675 156.67574 156.725 156.72575 *** ***76 *** ***77** 156.875 –78 156.925 161.52579 156.975 161.57580 157.025 161.625* 157.075 161.675* 157.125 161.725* 157.175 161.77584 157.225 161.82585 157.275 161.87586 157.325 161.92587 157.375 161.97588 157.425 162.025Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 81GlossaryThis 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 ConventionalMotorola 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.)

82GlossaryCursor 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 RegroupingA 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.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 83GlossaryMonitor 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 CodeNetwork 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.Private (Conversation) CallAllows you to have a private conversation with 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.

84GlossaryRadio 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.

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 85Commercial WarrantyLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Product.MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use ASTRO XTS 2500 Portable Units One (1) YearProduct Accessories One (1) Year

86Commercial Warrantythe Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 87Commercial Warrantywhich sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.G) Rechargeable batteries if:• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering.• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified.H) Freight costs to the repair depot.I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at

88Commercial Warrantythe time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product.K) Normal and customary wear and tear.VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; andC) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return. The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA.MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 89Commercial Warrantythe use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.VII. GOVERNING LAW:This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.

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ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 91IndexAaccessoriesantennas .................................71batteries ..................................71belt clips ..................................72body-worn ...............................72carry accessories ....................72chargers ..................................72Commport integrated microphone/receivers ................................74earpieces .................................74headsets ..................................75microphones, remote speaker .73radio interface modules ...........76switches ..................................76alert tones ...................................10answer a phone call ....................43answer a private call ...................47antennaattach the antenna ..................16radio operating frequencies .....69remove the antenna ................16antennas .....................................71app button .....................................3Bbatteries ......................................71battery .........................................13attach the battery ....................14battery charge status ...............67recycling and disposal .............68remove the battery ..................14smart battery condition ............15battery charger ............................13belt clipattach the belt clip ...................17remove the belt clip .................17Ccall alertmake a call alert ......................50carry accessoriesbelt clips ..................................72body-worn ............................... 72channelselect a channel ...................... 22chargers ..................................... 72enhanced and multi-unit line cords 73conventional fuel gauge symbol . 67conventional mode operation ..... 27conventional squelch options ..... 30Ddisplay .......................................... 5display status symbols .................. 6dynamic priority change .............. 42dynamic regrouping .................... 55Eemergency .................................. 33emergency keep-alive ................ 36Ffailsoft ......................................... 58four-way navigation button ........... 9Gglossary ...................................... 81Hhome button ................................. 9LLED indicators .............................. 9listscan list empty ........................ 38view a list ................................ 37Mmake a call alert ......................... 50make a phone call ...................... 44make a private call ...................... 48menu entry (softkey) ..................... 7menu select buttons ..................... 7menu selection features ............... 8

92Indexmicrophones, remote speaker .....73monitor button .............................26Nnotations used in this manual ........1Oout-of-range ................................58Pphone call display and alert prompts 45physical features of the radio ........3PL defeat .....................................31private callmake a private call ...................48programmable features .................4PTT ID .........................................53Rradio carecleaning ...................................65handling ...................................65radio ID number ..........................53receive and transmit ....................24remote speaker microphone adapter 19repeater or direct operationselect repeater or direct ...........52reprogram request .......................55use the preprogrammed reprogram request button ........................56request a new dynamic regroupingusing the menu ........................55Sscan ............................................39delete a nuisance channel .......41turn scan on and off .................39scan (conventional only)make a dynamic priority change ..42scan list empty ............................38selectenable / disable ....................... 57select a channel .......................... 22select a zone ..............................21send a silent emergency alarm ... 35send an emergency alarm .......... 33send an emergency call ..............34service ........................................65site lock ....................................... 59site trunking ................................ 60change the current site ............ 61view the current site ................60smart battery condition ...............15smart fuel gauge symbol ............. 67squelchanalog squelch ........................30digital squelch ......................... 31surveillance accessories ............. 74Commport integrated microphone/receivers ................................74earpieces ................................74headsets and headset accessories ................................................ 75radio interface modules for ear microphones .......................... 76switches ......................................76Ttalkgroupselect talkgroup .......................51time and date .............................. 62edit time and date ................... 62time-out timer ..............................32transmitter power levelusing the preprogrammed TX power level switch .................30Trunking System Controls .......... 58turn the radio off ......................... 20turn the radio on ......................... 20Uuniversal connectorattach the cover ...................... 18

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model II 93Indexremove the cover ....................18Vview a list ....................................37Wwarranty ......................................85Zzoneselect a zone ...........................21zone switch .............................22

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