Motorola Solutions 92FT4870 Astro Digital Mobile Radio XTL5000 User Manual Ex8a Users Manual
Motorola Solutions, Inc. Astro Digital Mobile Radio XTL5000 Ex8a Users Manual
Contents
- 1. Ex8a Users Manual
- 2. Ex8b RF Safety Booklet
- 3. Ex8c Installation Manual
Ex8a Users Manual
ASTRO® XTL 5000 TM Digital Mobile Radio W4, W5, W7, W9 Control Heads User's Guide HOME HORN/ IGHTS Mic Dim H/L Home Emer Page BUSY XMIT Sel DIRECT INDICATOR Call Scan Phon SELECT CALL SCAN PHONE PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS PAGE or SECURE or EMERGENCY Pwr Mon Volume Dir MODE POWER ON/OFF/ KNOB VOLUME KNOB Mode DIRECT MONITOR Quick Reference Card ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4 Control Head Delete from List Four times No indicator PRI blinks PRI lit 2 Press Dir again to return to repeater operation. 1 Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights. Transmitting (Conventional Modes) 3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission. 2 When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice. 2 Press Home or Scan to end scan list selection. 1 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities. First Priority Three times NPRI lit 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT button. Second Priority Two times Indicator Selecting Scan Mode Priority Non-Priority Mode One time Press Sel 5 Press Home or Scan to exit. 4 Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list. Transmitting Press Home to access the preprogrammed Home mode. OR Turn the Mode knob to select the desired mode Changing Modes 6 Press Home. 5 Turn Mode knob to select squelch level. 3 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list. 2 Turn the Mode knob to select the mode you want to program. 3 Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation. 4 To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds. 1 Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator blinks. Programming a Scan List 2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch. 1 Turn the Vol knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume as desired. Setting the Volume and Squelch 2 Press Scan again to stop scanning. 1 Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority. Turning the Radio On and Off Rotate the Vol (Volume) knob clockwise. Activating Scan BASIC OPERATION The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Silent Call (Trunked Modes only) A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGNCY and the zone/channel. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD, then the radio returns to normal operation. Non-Silent After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. Press the PTT button and talk. A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGNCY and the zone/channel. Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio. Indications/Actions Alarm Type Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur. For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered. For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent. Press the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission. Sending an Emergency Alarm or Call After ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm above) is displayed, the radio has priority voice-channel access. Alarm and Call 1 Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLS WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. Sending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation Call Press the appropriate Sts # button you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily. Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status Transmission 3 Press Sel to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status/message name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation. 2 Rotate Mode to select other statuses. 1 Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. Sending a Status Transmission After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. Press the PTT button and talk. Indications/Actions Alarm Type Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller. OR 1 Press the PTT button, Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. Answering a Call Alert Page To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call. OR 3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID, 2 Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID. 1 Press the Page button. Initiating a Call Alert Page If the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID. A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page. OR 2 If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call. A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected. Radio is out of range of the trunking system. NO EMERG displayed OUT RNG displayed 5 Press Sel to select key. 6 Press Home or the PTT button to quit. 4 Turn the Mode knob to select desired key. Radio is in emergency alarm or call state. 6 Press Home or the PTT button to quit. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu. P displayed EMERGNCY displayed 5 Press Sel to select index. Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing. PRI, NPRI indicators lit Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher. Display shows a mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level. Dir indicator lit NO ACK displayed Indicates you are transmitting. Radio is in direct (mobile-tomobile) operation. XMIT light on Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational. 2 Turn the Mode knob to scroll to KEY SEL. Meaning Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. BUSY light on Display/Light DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS NO ANSWR displayed 4 Turn the Mode knob to select desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu. 2 Turn the Mode knob to scroll to ERASE KY. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Erasing an Encryption Key 6 Press Home or the PTT button to quit. 5 Press Sel to select index. 4 Turn the Mode knob to select desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu. 2 Turn the Mode knob to scroll to INDX SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting a Key Index 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting an Encryption Key Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up. Selecting Secure Mode Press the Home button. Selecting a Home Zone/Home Mode 2 Turn the Mode knob to select the mode. 1 Press the Zone Up button or Zone Down button to scroll to the desired zone. Selecting a Zone/Mode (Optional) Call Alert Page System Busy 4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 seconds Phone-Type Busy Tone (when pressing the PTT button) All system radio channels in use. Release the PTT button, and wait for callback. Call Alert page has been received. You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button, then talk. Private Conversation Dispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert. 2 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher or Mobile Unit Acknowledge 4 High-Pitched Tones Central controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission. You pressed a valid key. The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem. Central Acknowledge or Valid Key 1 High-Pitched Tone Explanation Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged. 5 High-Pitched Tones Name Invalid Key Alert Type of Tone 1 Low-Pitched Tone ALERT TONES Explanation System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater. Others may share the channel. Out of trunked radio system range or system is out of service. Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.) Channel is available for previously requested transmission. System is accepting your transmission. Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made. High-Pitched Failsoft Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receive condition Talk Prohibit/ Out-of-Range or Time-Out Timer or Illegal Mode Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error) Name Automatic Call Back or Talk Permit 3 Short HighTones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button) Type of Tone ALERT TONES (Continued) PWR DIM HOME HOME VOLUME Mic Vol Mode POWER ON/OFF MODE PAGE or SECURE or EMERGENCY Phon Call BUSY XMIT Sel H/L Mon DIRECT Dir MONITOR HORN/ LIGHTS SELECT CALL DIRECT INDICATOR Scan SCAN PHONE PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS Emer Page Quick Reference Card ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radios with W5 Control Head 1 Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator blinks. 4 To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds. 3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission. 2 When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice. 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT button. Transmittingt Press HOME to access the preprogrammed Home mode. OR Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired mode Changing Modes 6 Press HOME. Second Priority First Priority Delete from List Two times Three times Four times No indicator PRI blinks PRI lit NPRI lit Indicator 2 Press HOME or Scan to end scan list selection. 1 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities. Selecting Scan Mode Priority Non-Priority Mode One time Press Sel 5 Press HOME or Scan to exit. 4 Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list. 3 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode you want to program. Programming a Scan List 3 Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation. 5 Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level. 2 Press Scan again to stop scanning. 1 Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority. Activating Scan 2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch. 1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release. The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15. Setting the Volume and Squelch Press the PWR button once. 1 Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights. Turning the Radio On and Off 2 Press Dir again to return to repeater operation. Transmitting (Conventional Modes) BASIC OPERATION The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Silent Call (Trunked Modes only) A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD, then the radio returns to normal operation. Non-Silent After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. Press the PTT button and talk. A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio. Indications/Actions Alarm Type Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur. For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered. For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent. Press the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission. Sending an Emergency Alarm or Call After the display shows ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm above), the radio has priority voice-channel access. Alarm and Call 1 Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLS WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. Sending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation Call Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily. Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status Transmission 3 Press Sel to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select other statuses. 1 Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or the first status name. Sending a Status Transmission After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. Press the PTT button and talk. Indications/Actions Alarm Type Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller. OR 1 Press the PTT button, Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. Answering a Call Alert Page To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call. OR 3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID, 2 Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID. 1 Press the Page button. Initiating a Call Alert Page If the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID. A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page. OR 2 If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call. Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher. NO ACK displayed OUT RNG displayed 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. Radio is out of range of the trunking system. A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected. NO EMERG displayed 5 Press Sel to select the key. 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired key. Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing. P displayed Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational. The display shows the mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level. PRI, NPRI indicators lit NO ANSWR displayed Indicates you are transmitting. Radio is in direct (mobile-tomobile) operation. Dir indicator lit Radio is in emergency alarm or call state. 5 Press Sel to select the index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu. Meaning The conventional mode in the display has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. XMIT light on BUSY light on Display/Light DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS EMERGNCY displayed 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Erasing an Encryption Key 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 5 Press Sel to select the index. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting a Key Index 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting an Encryption Key Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up. Selecting Secure Mode Press the HOME button. Selecting a Home Zone/Home Mode 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode. 1 Press the Zone Up button or Zone Down button to scroll to the desired zone. Selecting a Zone/Mode (Optional) Call Alert Page System Busy 4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 seconds Phone-Type Busy Tone (when pressing the PTT button) All system radio channels in use. Release the PTT button, and wait for callback. Call Alert page has been received. You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button, then talk. Private Conversation Dispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert. 2 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher or Mobile Unit Acknowledge 4 High-Pitched Tones Central controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission. You pressed a valid key. The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem. Central Acknowledge or Valid Key 1 High-Pitched Tone Explanation Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged. 5 High-Pitched Tones Name Invalid Key Alert Type of Tone 1 Low-Pitched Tone ALERT TONES Explanation System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater. Others may share the channel. Out of trunked radio system range or system is out of service. Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.) Channel is available for previously requested transmission. System is accepting your transmission. Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made. High-Pitched Failsoft Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receive condition Talk Prohibit/ Out-of-Range or Time-Out Timer or Illegal Mode Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error) Name Automatic Call Back or Talk Permit 3 Short HighTones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button) Type of Tone ALERT TONES (Continued) i HOME HORN/ LIGHTS PWR Phon Call BUSY XMIT Sel H/L Pwr Mon Volume Dir Mon DIRECT Dir MONITOR HORN/ LIGHTS SELECT CALL DIRECT INDICATOR Scan SCAN PHONE PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS Emer Page Mode MONITOR DIRECT MODE POWER ON/OFF/ KNOB VOLUME KNOB W5 Control Head HOME HOME DIM VOLUME Mic Vol Mode POWER ON/OFF MODE BUSY XMIT Sel DIRECT INDICATOR Call Scan Phon SELECT CALL SCAN PHONE PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS Emer Page PAGE or SECURE or EMERGENCY Mic Dim H/L Home PAGE or SECURE or EMERGENCY W4 Control Head W4 and W5 Control Heads Foldout Page ii ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Control Heads User’s Guide 68P81096C68-O Document Creation Date: 3/12/03 Document Modification Date: 0/00/03 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 iii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet C a u t i o n enclosed with your radio. ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 68P81095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. Computer Software Copyrights The 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. Documentation Copyrights No 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. 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These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed. WARNING WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed. CAUTION CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed. Note: Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which is essential to emphasize. The following special notations identify certain items: Example Description Light button or > Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key symbol. PHONE Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Notes vi Contents W4 and W5 Control Heads Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . i Computer Software Copyrights ........................................................ iv Documentation Copyrights ............................................................... iv Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... v Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using Your Radio: The Basics .......................................................... 1 Getting Started .................................................................................. 2 Identifying Your Radio ....................................................................... 4 W4 Control Head ........................................................................ 4 W5 Control Head ........................................................................ 4 W7 Control Head ........................................................................ 4 W9 Control Head ........................................................................ 4 Operating Your Control Head ............................................................ 5 Turning On the Radio ........................................................................ 5 Trunked or Conventional ............................................................ 7 Field Programming ..................................................................... 7 Display Status ................................................................................... 8 Feature Control ................................................................................. 8 Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 8 Basic Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Basic Functions ............................................................................... 11 Selecting the Zone or Mode ............................................................ 12 Selecting or Changing the Zone ............................................... 12 Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone ................. 13 Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone ....... 13 Selecting the Home Mode ............................................................... 14 Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) ........................................ 15 Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) ................................................ 15 Selecting the Transmit Power Level ................................................ 16 Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity ........................................... 17 Adjusting the Squelch Level ............................................................ 18 General Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Often-used Features ....................................................................... 19 Emergency Call and Alarm ............................................................. 20 Emergency Call ........................................................................ 20 Initiating an Emergency Alarm .................................................. 21 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 vii Initiating an Emergency Call .....................................................22 Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm ....................................23 Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........................................24 Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................25 Scan Operation ................................................................................26 Turning On Scan .......................................................................27 Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only) ...................................................28 Viewing a Scan List ...................................................................29 Transmitting While Scan Is On .................................................30 Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode With Scan On (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................31 Restoring a Nuisance Mode (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................32 Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................33 Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................33 Programming a Scan List ..........................................................34 Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................36 Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) ....................................36 Activating the External Alarm(s) ................................................36 Changing the Selected Alarms .................................................38 Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On .........................39 Time-Out Timer ................................................................................40 Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) ................................................40 Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) ..............41 Answering a Phone Call ............................................................42 Initiating a Telephone Call From the List ..................................42 Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ..................................................44 Calling a Phone Number Not in the List ....................................44 Storing a Number in the List .....................................................46 Edit a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................47 Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only) 50 Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................51 Answering a Call Alert Page .....................................................53 Storing a Unit ID Number In the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................54 viii Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 55 Conventional Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Features Used in Conventional Operation ...................................... 57 Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) .................................................... 58 Sending a Status Call (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ........ 58 Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status (Digital Modes Only) .............................................................. 60 Smart PTT ....................................................................................... 61 Conventional Talkgroup Calls ......................................................... 62 Digital Modes Only ................................................................... 62 Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup ......................................... 62 Conventional Talkaround ................................................................ 64 Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) ................................................. 64 Selective Call (Digital Modes Only) ................................................. 65 Answering a Selective Call ....................................................... 66 Initiating a Selective Call .......................................................... 67 Viewing Your Unit ID Number ................................................... 69 Storing a Unit ID Number in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 70 Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 71 Trunking Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Features Used on Trunking Systems .............................................. 73 Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) .................... 74 Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call ................. 75 Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call .................... 76 Storing a Unit ID Number In the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 78 Editing a Name in the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 79 Failsoft ............................................................................................. 81 Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) ..................................... 82 Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 82 Selecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only) ................. 83 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 ix Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (Digital Modes Only) ........83 SmartZone® (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ..............................85 Site-Button Operation ...............................................................86 Locking Onto a Site ...................................................................87 Site Trunking .............................................................................88 Out-of-Range Indication ..................................................................89 Trunked Announcement ..................................................................90 Initiate an Announcement .........................................................91 Secure Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Features Available on Secure XTL 5000 .........................................93 Receiving a Private Message ..........................................................94 Transmitting a Private Message ......................................................94 System Considerations ....................................................................95 Loss Indication .................................................................................96 Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) ...........................97 Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) ........................99 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Patent Disclosure ..........................................................................105 Commercial Warranty (Standard) ..................................................105 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 W7 and W9 Control Heads Foldout Page . . . . . . . . 113 Introduction Using Your Radio: The Basics This chapter gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio. The following topics are covered: • Getting Started (page 2) • Identifying Your Radio (page 4) • Operating Your Control Head (page 5) • Turning On the Radio (page 5) • Setting the Volume (page 6) • Adjusting the Display Brightness (page 6) • Display Status (page 8) • Feature Control (page 8) • Alert Tones (page 8) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Introduction Getting Started The ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio is among the most sophisticated two-way radios available. It can operate in the following frequency ranges: VHF UHF 700/800 MHz 136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz 764-776 MHz 450-520 MHz 794-806 MHz 806-825 MHz 851-870 MHz These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions. One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products, the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio provides improved voice quality across more of your coverage area. The digital process called embedded signaling intermixes system signaling information with digital voice, resulting in improved system reliability and the capability of supporting a multitude of advanced features. Such features add up to better, more cost-effective two-way radio communications. ASTRO digital technology is also helping to provide the solution to improved spectral efficiency requiring only half as much bandwidth per channel (12.5kHz) compared to analog technology (25/30kHz). The net benefit to you is fewer users per channel or more users per system. The ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile radio can include an optional RS-232 data port to interface with external devices, such as certain fax machines and laptop computers. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile voice radios and data terminals can access the same channel without interfering with each other. Introduction Note: In this manual— Analog mode refers to a mode that uses traditional, non-ASTROdigital signaling. ASTRO mode refers to a mode that uses ASTRO digital signaling. Your ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio utilizes Motorola’s revolutionary FLASHport™ technology. This allows your radio’s capabilities to be flexible, because FLASHport makes it possible to add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on. Similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software, your radio’s features and capabilities can be upgraded with software. FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances, making your radio investment go further. FLASHport is the future of radio communications, and it’s yet another example of Motorola’s commitment to your satisfaction. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Introduction Identifying Your Radio The ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio’s capabilities, and the operation of its features, differ depending on which control head is ordered. Keep the foldout pages open for reference as you read this manual. Your radio has one of the following control heads: W4 Control Head The W4 has rotary Mode and Volume knobs and a limited set of control buttons, eight-digit display, and no 12-button keypad (page i). W5 Control Head The W5 features a limited set of control buttons, eight-digit display, and no 12-button keypad (page i). W7 Control Head The W7 has the same keys and display as the W5 control head, plus a 12-button keypad (page 113). W9 Control Head The W9 has the identical keys and keypad as the W7 control head, but features an 11-digit display (page 113). Introduction Operating Your Control Head Your advanced control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility of feature control. Before operating the radio, familiarize yourself with the various controls, indicators, and alert tones. Refer to the foldout diagrams in the front and back of this manual for your particular control head. Turning On the Radio Basic operation is the same for all radio control heads. Control heads with additional features are noted. Do one of the following: • W4 Control Heads: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise. • W5 and W7 Control Heads: Press the power button in the upper left corner of the control unit. • W9 Control Heads: Slide the power switch on the bottom of the control unit to the left. The display and graphics illuminate, indicating that the radio is on. When the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio is turned on, the display shows XTL 5000. The radio then performs a self check. Note: If FL##/## (W4,W5,W7) or FAIL ##/## (W9) appears in the display, the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected. If ER##/## (W4,W5,W7) or ERROR ##/## (W9) appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit appears to be locked up, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Introduction Setting the Volume Choose one of the following: • W4 Control Head: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. A volume indication (0-15) appears on the display; for example, VOL 10. • W5, W7, and W9 Control Heads: Press and hold the Vol rocker switch. A volume indication (0-15) appears on the display. For example, VOL 10 (W5, W7) or VOLUME 10 (W9). Hold the button until the sound level increases (or decreases) to the desired level. Adjusting the Display Brightness Press the dimmer button (Dim on W4, or DIM on W5, W7, and W9) to change the display brightness to one of four levels: • Off to high • High to medium • Medium to low • Low to off. In Off, both the display and backlight are off (used for surveillance operations). Introduction Trunked or Conventional Depending on how your radio is programmed, you can select conventional channels or trunked talkgroup. Conventional channels consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair, an associated squelch code pair, and a time-out timer value. See “Conventional Radio Features” on page 57. Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/talkgroup combination and a time-out timer value. See “Trunking Operation” on page 73. Field Programming Other radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field programming. This mode slaving means that the radio is preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for each mode you select. You may use the control head to program your own mode names. The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display. You can see all the key operating information, including the mode selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features. The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual/ audio indicators, or by both. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Introduction Display Status The control head display indicates your selected mode, or the currently active receive mode when scan is on. Feature Control You can turn the various radio features on or off, change modes, and adjust the volume. To exit a feature, such as phone, press the HOME button or the feature button (for example, Phon). Alert Tones Tone Type Name Two highpitched tones Private Conversation™ Indicate that a private call has been received. Four highpitched tones every six seconds Call Alert Indicate that a Call Alert page has been received. Single, highpitched tone Central Acknowledge Indicates that a Call Alert, emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/ message transmission has been received by the system’s central controller. Four highpitched tones Mobile Unit Acknowledge Indicate that a Call Alert page has been received by the intended unit, or the emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission has been acknowledged by the intended dispatcher. Description Introduction Tone Type Name Description Sound similar to a telephone busy signal System Busy Indicates, when you press the microphone push-to-talk (PTT) button, that you cannot transmit because all system radio channels are in use. Release the PTT button and wait for call back. A series of three short, high-pitched tones Automatic Call Back Indicate that a channel is now available for your previously requested transmission. A series of three short, high-pitched tones (same as automatic call back) Talk Permit (optional) Indicate, when you press the microphone PTT button, that the system is accepting your transmission. Continuous, low-pitched tone Talk-Prohibit/ Out-of-Range Indicates, when you press the microphone PTT button, that either you are out of the range of the trunked radio system, or the system is out of service, or the channel is busy with the Smart PTT feature enabled. Single, highpitched tone every ten seconds Failsoft In an unmuted receive condition, indicates a trunked system central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to a system similar to conventional radio repeater operation. Other system users can be heard sharing the channel. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 Introduction Tone Type Name Description Continuous, low-pitched tone Illegal Mode Indicates that you have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you are attempting something which is not permitted. Examples include: forgetting to exit the telephone interconnect mode after a call ends (fleet and subfleet calls cannot be received), attempting to transmit on a receive-only conventional mode, attempting to select a dynamic mode where no dynamic ID assignment has been made. Brief tone Volume-Set Tone Indicate the volume level when you press the Vol rocker switch on a quiet channel (W5, W7, and W9 control heads only). Brief lowpitched tone Time-Out Timer Warning Indicates that your present transmission will soon be disabled. Single, short, high-pitched tone Valid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key, or you entered a feature configuration state, or you are receiving or transmitting in the clear mode on secure models (with TX Clear Alert Tones enabled). Single, lowpitched tone Invalid Key Indicates that you tried to make an invalid key press, or that an emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/ message was not acknowledged. Unique chirping sound Dynamic Reprogramming Indicates that a dynamic ID is assigned. 10 Basic Operating Procedures Basic Functions This chapter shows you how to access the radio’s basic functions and includes the following topics: • Selecting the Zone or Mode (page 12) • Selecting the Home Mode (page 14) • Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) (page 15) • Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) (page 15) • Selecting the Transmit Power Level (page 16) • Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity (page 17) • Adjusting the Squelch Level (page 18) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 11 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Zone or Mode A zone is a grouping of modes. A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequencies, Private-Line™ codes, radio parameters, and an alphanumeric name. Selecting or Changing the Zone Press the (Zone up) button or (Zone down) button. 12 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone To access a mode in the current zone, do one of the following: • W4 Control Head: Turn the Mode knob until the display shows the desired mode name. • W5 Control Head: Press the Mode rocker switch until the display shows the desired mode name. • W7 and W9 Control Heads: Press and hold HOME .The zone/mode flashes. Release Enter the number by the keypad, and press HOME . HOME again. Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone To access a mode that is not in the current zone, press the Zone up button or Zone down button to move to the zone containing the mode. Note: The Zone up and Zone down buttons are optional buttons included with the radio when zone/mode is ordered. Do one of the following: • W4 Control Head: Turn the Mode knob to select the desired mode. • W5, W7, and W9 Control Heads: Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired mode. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 13 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Home Mode This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician. Press Home (W4, W9) or HOME (W5, W7) to select the home mode contained within the home zone, from any other zone and mode in the radio. 14 Basic Operating Procedures Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) Lift the microphone off-hook, and listen for activity on that mode. If you hear no activity, press and hold the microphone PTT button. Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) Lift the microphone off-hook, and press the microphone PTT button. Do one of the following: • If you hear three quick tones, or if you hear no tone and the red XMIT (transmit) indicator lights steadily, proceed with your message. Release the PTT button to receive. OR • If you hear a continuous low-pitched tone, you are out of the system's range. The red XMIT indicator may flash several times as the radio tries to access the system. Release the PTT button and try again when the vehicle is driven within range of the system. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 15 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Transmit Power Level The L PWR button lets you select (toggle) the transmit power level. Press L PWR . The display momentarily shows LOW PWR or HIGH PWR (W4, W5, W7), or LOW POWER or HIGH POWER (W9) to indicate the transmit power level selected. Also, when low-power transmission is selected, the L PWR indicator lights. 16 Basic Operating Procedures Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician or system administrator. Do one of the following: • Take the microphone off hook (This is the same as monitor on. You hear all channel traffic.), OR • W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads: Pressing Mon momentarily toggles between MON ON and MON OFF. MON ON shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring. • Pressing Mon again turns monitor off and you don’t hear all channel traffic. • W9 Control Head: Press Sql momentarily. MONITOR ON shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 17 Basic Operating Procedures Adjusting the Squelch Level Choose one of the following: • W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads: Press and hold Mon The display shows SQL XX; where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15. • W9 Control Head: Press and hold Sql momentarily. The dis[play shows SQUELCH XX, where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15. Adjust the squelch level by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to reach the desired squelch level setting. Press Home (W4, W9) or the selected channel. 18 HOME (W5, W7) to return to General Radio Features Often-used Features This chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features. The following topics are covered: • Emergency Call and Alarm (page 20) • Scan Operation (page 26) • Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) (page 36) • Time-Out Timer (page 40) • Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) (page 40) • Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) (page 41) • Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking—Digital Modes Only) (page 50) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 19 General Radio Features Emergency Call and Alarm The emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access and/or send an emergency data transmission to the dispatcher in an emergency situation. The desired type of emergency feature—alarm, call, call and alarm, or silent alarm—can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature. Emergency Call Emergency call gives you priority access to a voice channel for all subsequent transmissions after you press the emergency button. The level of priority access is determined by the system manager. SmartZone® Emergency Call Receive Operation A radio configured for SmartZone operation displays EMER RCV whenever it receives an emergency call. The display alternates with the selected-mode display as long as the radio is unmuted to the emergency call. 20 General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Alarm The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID. Press the emergency button. A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/channel. For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone indicates that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller. A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) and an ACK RCVD display follow. The radio automatically returns to normal operation. No further action is required. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 21 General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Call Press the emergency button. A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/channel. Press the PTT button and announce your emergency. After completing the emergency call, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds. The alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation. 22 General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm If the radio has both emergency call and alarm features, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged. Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call/ alarm feature. The display begins alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/channel. For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone sounds, indicating that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller. A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) follows, accompanied by an ACK RCVD display. Press the PTT button and announce your emergency. To exit from the emergency state altogether, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds. The alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation. Note: Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 23 General Radio Features Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature. During a silent emergency alarm, there are no display changes, and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent. To exit the silent alarm mode, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds. Note: If silent emergency alarm is used with emergency call, pressing the PTT button exits the silent mode and initiates the emergency call. 24 General Radio Features Special Considerations for Emergencies • If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability, a low-pitched tone sounds. • If the unit is out of the range of the system and/or the emergency alarm is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and the display shows NO ACK. • If you press the emergency button, then change to a mode that has no emergency capability, a NO EMERG (W4, W5, W7) or NO EMERGNCY (W9) display alternates with the mode name display, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled. • When an emergency is active, changing to another mode where emergency is enabled (trunked or conventional) causes an emergency alarm and/or emergency call to be active on the new mode. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 25 General Radio Features Scan Operation The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes. The modes to be scanned in a scan list are programmed by a qualified radio technician. You can select the modes to be scanned in a scan list if operator-selectable scan is enabled. There are three types of scan lists available: • Conventional—Comprises up to 15 different conventional-only modes • Trunked Priority Monitor—Comprises up to 15 modes that are all from the same trunked system • Talkgroup Scan—Comprises up to 10 combined conventional modes and modes from one trunking system The radio supports both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first-priority mode and a second as the second-priority mode. The XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio supports automatic scanning (autoscan), which can be programmed into the radio by a qualified radio technician. With this feature, the radio begins scanning whenever you select a mode to which a scan list is assigned. Note: You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enabled. If multiple scan types are enabled in the radio, the type of scan that is activated depends on the personality of the mode selected when Scan is pressed. For all types of scan, the selected mode is, by default, a member of its own scan list. Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery. 26 General Radio Features Turning On Scan Press Scan scanning. momentarily on a non-autoscan mode to start The Scan indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity. When a scanned mode becomes active, the display changes to show the active mode name, the appropriate priority indicator lights, and the radio unmutes. The radio will not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time after the call ends, giving you time to respond. The hang time is typically three seconds (by default), but can be changed by a qualified radio technician. Note: A lit N PRI (non-priority) indicator means that the active mode is a non-priority member of the scan list (for all scan types). A solidly-lit PRI (priority) indicator means that the active mode is the priority 2 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only). A blinking PRI indicator means that the active mode is the priority 1 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only). ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 27 General Radio Features Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only) Choose one of the following: • W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads: Press Mon momentarily. The brief MON ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code. • W9 Control Heads: Press momentarily. The brief Sql MONITOR ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code. Note: While scanning for activity, you can still receive fleetwide, system-wide, dynamic regrouping, incoming telephone interconnect and Private Conversation/Call Alert calls. Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode. However, when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed. 28 General Radio Features Viewing a Scan List Press and hold Scan until the Scan indicator blinks and a beep is heard. The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed. Choose one of the following: • W4 and W5 Control Heads: Turn the Mode knob or press the Mode rocker switch to scroll up or down through the programmed modes. Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by a N PRI, PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned priority). • W7 and W9 Control Heads: Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll up or down through the programmed modes. Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by a N PRI, PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned priority as previously described). Press Rcl only the modes that are already in the scan list. Press HOME or Scan to review Scan momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 29 General Radio Features Transmitting While Scan Is On Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan Press the microphone PTT button to transmit on the mode indicated by the display. The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time (programmable by a qualified radio technician) after you release the PTT button, allowing the other party to respond. If the other party responds within the hang time, scanning does not resume until the full hang time expires after they have finished speaking, allowing the conversation to be completed. Note: To transmit on the selected channel if another channel is active, first turn scan off by pressing Scan momentarily. Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan In selected mode or fixed mode, press the microphone PTT button at any time to transmit on the selected mode or fixed mode. Note: To make a Call Alert page, or Private Conversation call while scanning, press Page or Call . The call is entered on the selected mode and scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing 30 HOME or Page , or Call General Radio Features Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode With Scan On (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) To temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear (nuisance mode), press Del active (indicated by the display). once while the mode is You can delete undesired modes. Note: Priority modes, the selected mode, and the designated transmit mode cannot be deleted. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 31 General Radio Features Restoring a Nuisance Mode (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) To restore the original scan list, do one of the following: • Press • Turn scan off, then on. • Change modes. • Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on. Rcl Note: Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system administrator. 32 General Radio Features Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) When active, this dynamic priority feature allows you to change the priority of a non-priority mode in the scan list to priority 2. To change the priority of a non-priority channel in the scan list to priority 2, press Sel You cannot alter the status of the priority 1 member. Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list, do one of the following: • Press • Turn scan off, then on. • Change modes. • Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on. Rcl ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 33 General Radio Features Programming a Scan List To program a scan list, operator-selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualified radio technician. Adding a Channel to the Scan List Press and hold until the scan indicator blinks and a Scan good-key chirp is heard. Using the Mode knob (W4) or Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), locate the channel to be added. Note: If the desired channel resides in a different zone, press the Zone up or Zone down button to change zones, then use the mode changer to find the desired channel. Press Scroll through of the available priority choices, and press Sel Sel to add the channel. to choose one. The new channel becomes a member of the scan list assigned to the selected channel when scan list programming was entered. Note: If a scan list is full, you will hear a bad-key chirp each time you press , and the desired channel will not be Sel assigned to the list. Press either Scan or HOME to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation. 34 General Radio Features Deleting a Channel from the Scan List Press and hold Scan until the scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard. Using the Mode knob (W4) or the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), locate the channel to be deleted. Note: If the desired channel resides in a different zone, press the Zone up or Zone down button to change zones, then use the mode changer to find the desired channel. Press Sel to scroll through the available priority choices until the priority choice disappears. This indicates that the channel is no longer a member of the scan list that was assigned to the selected channel. OR Press Rcl members. momentarily to scroll through just the scan list (Optionally for W7 and W9 Control Heads) Delete a channel from a scan list by pressing Del Note: If you delete all members of a scan list, and scan is subsequently turned on, you will hear a continuous lowpitched tone, and the display will change to NO LIST (W4, W5, W7) or EMPTY LIST (W9). You cannot delete the designated transmit mode, the selected mode, or the fixed scan list members. The selected mode, by default, is always scanned when scan is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is explicitly programmed as a scan list member. Press Scan or HOME to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 35 General Radio Features Hang Up Box (HUB) Remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB) to temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation. You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended. Priority Member scanning is not suspended, however. This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types. Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed. Note: Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only when the Scan List, Designated Tx Member field is set to “Talkback” in the radio programming. Otherwise, all scan mode operation is suspended. Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) All control heads can be equipped for external alarms (horn and lights) that are activated when a Call Alert page, Private Conversation call, or phone call is received. These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle, but need to receive any incoming messages. The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled. Activating the External Alarm(s) Non-Permanent Horn and Lights Press H/L momentarily. The last selected alarm(s) are enabled, and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm(s), then the selected mode. 36 Press H/L a second time to turn off the alarm(s). General Radio Features Permanent Horn and Lights Press H/L momentarily. The last selected alarm(s) are enabled. The display briefly shows the enabled alarms, and then reverts back to the selected mode. Press H/L a second time to turn off the alarm(s). ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 37 General Radio Features Changing the Selected Alarms Press and hold H/L until a tone sounds and the display indicates the currently selected alarm. Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to review the choices until the display shows the desired alarm: • HORN ON • LITES ON (W4, W5, W7) or LIGHTS ON (W9) • H/L ON (both horn and lights) Press HOME or H/L return to normal operation. 38 to select the desired alarm and General Radio Features Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On When a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds. The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician. The display alternates between the type of call received (CALL, PAGE, or PHONE) and the selected mode name. Turning Off Non-Rearmable External Alarm To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control-head button. Note: Pressing Call , Page , or Phon will turn off the external alarm(s) and place you directly in that feature. The Vol rocker switch (or knob) and the Dim button have no effect on the state of the external alarm(s). To rearm the horn and lights feature, press H/L momentarily. Turning Off Rearmable External Alarms To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control head button other than the H/L button. Pressing Call , Page , or Phon turns off the external alarm(s) and places you directly in that feature. When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they will be automatically rearmed. Note: Pressing turns off the external alarm(s) and exits H/L the horn and lights feature. To re-arm the feature, press H/L momentarily. The Vol rocker switch (or knob) and the Dim button have no effect on the state of the external alarms. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 39 General Radio Features Time-Out Timer All ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radios provide a time-out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone. Note: You will hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be reprogrammed by a qualified radio technician for between 15 and 465 seconds (7.75 minutes), in 15-second intervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode. Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) When you press the PTT button to send a message, your radio ID number is transmitted as part of each voice message. This PTT-ID number is then shown on the receiving radio’s display. For the digital mode, the display shows up to eight right-justified digits. Pressing Call erases the PTT-ID from the display. The display conditions of PTT-ID must be programmed by a qualified radio technician. 40 General Radio Features Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) With any of the control heads, you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the system is properly equipped. All calls between the mobile operator and the land line are private, regardless of who initiates the call. All control heads feature a phone list capability of up to 100 preprogrammed phone numbers. The radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that a name can be assigned to each number in the list. In addition to the 100 preprogrammed phone numbers, the W7 and W9 Control Heads feature unlimited dialing capability with their 12button telephone keypad. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 41 General Radio Features Answering a Phone Call When a phone call is received, telephone-type ringing sounds and the display shows PHONE CALL (W9) or PHN CALL (W4, W5, W7). Press Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. When the call is completed, press Phon HOME or Phon to hang up and return to normal operation. Initiating a Telephone Call From the List Press Phon momentarily to select the phone function. (All Control Heads) A valid-key chirp is heard. (W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads Only) The phone indicator lights. The display shows the last number dialed or a blank scratchpad appearing as a series of dashes. Turn the Mode knob (W4), or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the number you want to call. The display first shows the name, and then the number. Press Sel or the PTT button. The display shows the number that is automatically dialed. 42 General Radio Features Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when the display shows P. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed. If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press HOME or Phon to resume normal operation. If the trunked phone interconnect is in use or the phone interconnect is out of service, a telephone-type busy tone sounds, and the display shows PHON BSY (W4, W5, W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9). Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available. If you hang up, you lose your place in the queue. If the display shows PHON BSY (W4, W5, W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9) with a low-pitched tone rather than a telephonetype busy tone, the call is not queued. You must hang up and try again. When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen. When the call is completed, press HOME or Phon to hang up and return to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 43 General Radio Features Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) Calling a Phone Number Not in the List Press Phon momentarily to select the phone function. The Phone indicator lights (W7 only), and the display shows the last number dialed (W7 and W9). Enter the desired phone number from the keypad. The display updates as the numbers are entered. Note: To include a pause in the dialing sequence, press the * button followed by the # button. A P appears in the display. To backspace, press the Mode down rocker switch once, or # Del Press Sel twice. or the microphone PTT button to automatically dial the number in the display. Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when the display shows P. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed. 44 When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen. General Radio Features Note: If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press HOME or Phon to resume normal operation. If the trunked phone interconnect is in use or the phone interconnect is out of service, a telephone-type busy tone sounds, and the display shows PHON BSY (W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9). Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available. If you hang up, you lose your place in the queue. If the display shows PHON BSY (W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9) with a low-pitched tone, rather than a telephone-type busy tone, the call is not queued. You must hang up and try again. If your radio is programmed for live overdial, every digit pressed after the phone call is established is sent to the telephone system. If your radio is programmed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into the radio’s memory, and they are all sent together when the PTT button is next pressed. You cannot send digits and talk on the same PTT button press. If you press the PTT button to send the digits, you must release the PTT button and press it again to transmit. When the call is completed, press HOME or Phon to hang up and return to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 45 General Radio Features Storing a Number in the List Press and hold Phon to select the phone programming function. The phone indicator flashes (W7 only). Do one of the following: • Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the number you want to change. OR • Use the keypad to move directly to the phone number you want to change. Press Enter the new phone number on the keypad. Sel to edit the number in the display. Note: To backspace, press the # button twice or the Mode down button once. Enter a pause by pressing the * button, then the # button. Press Do one of the following: • Press Sel to store the new number. HOME to return to normal radio operation. Phon to return to normal phone operation. OR • 46 Press General Radio Features Edit a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) Press and hold Phon to enter Phon ID list programming. The Phon indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on. Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (*, #). Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone. To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times. • To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the character. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 47 General Radio Features • To delete characters, press the Mode down rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters. When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2. To save the changes, press and hold Sel Note: Press momentarily to confirm changes to a Sel number in the list. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have modified all the desired names, OR Do one of the following: • Press HOME to return to normal radio operation. Phon to return to normal phone operation. OR • 48 Press General Radio Features Table 1: Entering Characters Using the Keypad Number of times the key is pressed Key ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 49 General Radio Features Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only) The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio, and to determine whether or not that radio received the alert. A Call Alert page can be initiated after an unsuccessful Private Conversation call or as a separate feature. All Control Heads are capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio. The following further describes each Control Head’s capability: • All Control Heads: Feature a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers. A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience. W7 and W9 Control Heads: In addition to a list of 100 IDs, these Control Heads feature unlimited Call Alert page capability using a full, 12-button keypad. 50 General Radio Features Sending a Call Alert Page Press Page The Page indicator lights and a valid-key chirp sounds. The display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number. Select a radio in one of the following ways: • From the ID number list: – Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed. OR – Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call. OR – Press the Mode up rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member. OR – Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit. Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when Page was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display. Press Sel or the microphone PTT button. The display changes to PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9). ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 51 General Radio Features Choose one of the following: • When the called radio acknowledges the page, four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RCVD. The radio returns to normal operation. • If you are out of the range of the system, a low-pitched tone sounds. Try again by pressing the PTT button or Sel OR Press HOME operation. • or Page button to return to normal If, after six seconds, the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched tone sounds and the display changes to NO ACK. Try again by pressing the PTT button or Sel OR Press 52 HOME or Page button to exit. General Radio Features Answering a Call Alert Page If you are not available when a caller sends you a Call Alert page, a PAGE RCV message and the caller’s ID are left. If the page also triggers an external alarm, the display shows PAGE RCV and four tones repeat every five seconds. Do one of the following: • Make a normal dispatch call. Press the PTT button and ask about the page. OR • Press Call . The display shows the unit ID of the caller. Press to initiate an enhanced Private Sel Conversation or the PTT button to initiate a Private Conversation call to the caller. Note: Pressing any button, the PTT button, changing systems, or pressing or Page clears the PAGE RCV Call display. The original unit ID is retained until another Call Alert or Private Conversation call is received. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 53 General Radio Features Storing a Unit ID Number In the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. Press and hold Page to review the list. The Page indicator flashes and a valid-key chirp sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. Press Enter the new unit ID number on the keypad. Sel to select the unit ID store function. Note: If you make an error, press the Mode down rocker switch or #Del to erase each incorrect digit. Press Sel Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered. to store the new ID. OR Do one of the following: • Press HOME to return to normal radio operation. OR • 54 Press Page to return to normal Call Alert operation. General Radio Features Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. Press and hold Call Page , or 2Pge to enter Call ID list programming. The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on. Press and hold Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (*, #). Sel to select the name- editing function. Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone. To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 55 General Radio Features • To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character. • To delete characters, press the Mode down rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters. When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2. To save the changes, press and hold Sel Note: Press momentarily to confirm changes to Sel numbers in the list. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names, OR Do one of the following: • Press HOME to return to normal radio operation. OR • 56 Press Page to return to normal Call Alert operation. Conventional Radio Features Features Used in Conventional Operation This chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation. The following topics are covered: • Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 58) • Smart PTT (page 61) • Conventional Talkgroup Calls (page 62) • Conventional Talkaround (page 64) • Selective Call (Digital Modes Only) (page 65) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 57 Conventional Radio Features Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE. Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses. Sending a Status Call (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) Press Sts , and the display shows the last-acknowledged status name. Press the Mode rocker switch to review the list of status names, or use the keypad to enter the number of the status you wish to send. Note: If no button is pressed for a period of time, an inactivity warning will sound. The display shows the desired status name or number, press Sel or the PTT button to send the transmission. One of the following conditions occur: • The radio display shows PLS WAIT (W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9) until the transmission is received and acknowledged. When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four highpitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation. • 58 If the status is not acknowledged after approximately six seconds, the display alternates between NO ACK and the associated status name. A low-pitched tone also sounds continuously. Conventional Radio Features • If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following: Press the microphone PTT button or Sel to resend the status transmission. OR Press HOME to return to normal dispatch operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 59 Conventional Radio Features Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status (Digital Modes Only) Press the desired Sts # button on the DEK. The red indicator flashes while the radio is waiting for an acknowledgment. The control head momentarily displays the selected status, then shows PLS WAIT (W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9). One of the following conditions occur: • When the dispatcher-acknowledge is received, four highpitched tones sound, and the status indicator lights solid and remains on to show the last status acknowledged by the dispatch terminal. The display also temporarily shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation. • If the dispatcher-acknowledge is not received, the red indicator continues to flash, the display temporarily shows NO ACK, and a low-pitched tone sounds. At the same time, the indicator above the last-acknowledged status lights. The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation. • 60 Resend the last status. Conventional Radio Features Smart PTT Smart PTT is a per-mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active mode. If you try to transmit (press the PTT button) on a busy or active smart PTT channel, a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button, and the transmission is inhibited. The yellow BUSY LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy. Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio: Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Carrier You will not be able to transmit if any activity is detected on the mode. Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch Code You will not be able to transmit on an active mode that has a squelch code other than your own. Quick-Key Override You can override either of the two previous transmit-inhibit states by quick-keying the radio (two quick PTT button presses). ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 61 Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkgroup Calls Digital Modes Only This feature allows you to define talkgroups for your conventional system. Talkgroups, combined with selective squelch operation, allow groups of users to transparently share a conventional channel. Talkgroups can be slaved to a personality through programming, or you can select them. Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When conventional talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup. Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup The Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups. Press the Tgrp button. The display changes to show the last-selected talkgroup. Turn the Mode knob (W4) or the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to choose a different talkgroup. (W7 and W9 Control Heads) Talkgroups can be accessed by direct keypad entry. Press Sel to save the talkgroup. The radio returns to the home display. 62 Conventional Radio Features Note: To select the default talkgroup, press Sel while the radio displays PRESET. Selecting PRESET causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup. To abort the talkgroup menu, press HOME or the PTT button: – Pressing HOME exits the talkgroup select menu without saving the selected talkgroup choice. – Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmit. Note: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased, the display shows KEY FAIL and a momentary tone is generated. If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ILLEGAL KEY and a momentary tone is generated. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 63 Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkaround Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system: Press Dir momentarily. The Dir indicator lights, indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit. To return to repeater operation, press Dir again. The Dir indicator goes out. Note: A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile-to-mobile frequency. In this case, the Dir indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected. 64 Conventional Radio Features Selective Call (Digital Modes Only) The Selective Call feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service. All Control Heads are capable of responding to a Selective Call initiated by another radio. The following further describes each Control Head’s capability: • All Control Heads: Feature a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience. • W7 and W9 Control Heads: In addition to a list of IDs, these Control Heads feature unlimited enhanced Private Conversation (see page 74) capability using a full, 12-button keypad to call any ID in the system. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 65 Conventional Radio Features Answering a Selective Call When a Selective Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RCV and the home display. Press Call within 20 seconds of receiving the call. (This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.) The display shows the ID number of the calling unit. To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk. If 20 seconds pass before you press Call , you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press Call , you enter the Selective Call state, as described in “Selective Call (Digital Modes Only)” on page 65. If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSY indicator lights. When a channel becomes available, you receive a call back, and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking. Note: If you do not press before pressing the PTT Call button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group. 66 Conventional Radio Features Initiating a Selective Call To initiate a Selective Call, select a unit to call, then place the call. Press Call The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number. Select a unit in one of the following ways: • From the ID number list: – Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed. OR – Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call. OR – Press the Mode up rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member. OR – Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit. Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display. Press Sel or the microphone PTT button. A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9). ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 67 Conventional Radio Features Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call: • If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Selective Call. • If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACK and a momentary, low-pitched tone sounds. Try again, or press HOME or Call button to return to normal operation. • If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds. Try again, or press HOME or Call button to return to normal operation. • If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call, the radio you are calling hears a telephone-type busy tone. When a channel becomes available, the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin. To return to normal operation, press Note: If you do not press HOME or Call button to hang HOME or Call up, your unit will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls. 68 Conventional Radio Features Viewing Your Unit ID Number Press Call momentarily to select the Selective Call feature. The Call indicator lights. Do one of the following: • Turn the Mode knob (W4) counterclockwise or press the Mode down rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the MY ID display. OR • W7 and W9 Control Heads only: When not in the scratchpad, press the * button. The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number. To return to normal operation, press HOME or Call button. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 69 Conventional Radio Features Storing a Unit ID Number in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The Selective and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units’ IDs. Press and hold Call Page , or to review 2Pge the Call ID list. The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. Press Enter the new unit ID number on the keypad. to select the unit ID store function. Sel Note: If you make an error, press the Mode down rocker switch or #Del to erase each incorrect digit. When all the digits of the ID are entered, press Sel to store the new ID. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered. OR Do one of the following: • Press the HOME to return to normal radio operation. OR • 70 Press Call to return to normal Call operation. Conventional Radio Features Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. Press and hold Call Page , or 2Pge to enter the Call ID list. The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on. Press and hold Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (*, #). Sel to select the name-editing function. Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone. To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 71 Conventional Radio Features • To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character. • To delete characters, press the Mode down rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters. When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2. To save the changes, press and hold Sel Note: Press momentarily to confirm changes to a Sel number in the list. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until you have modified all the desired names. OR Do one of the following: • Press HOME to return to normal radio operation. Call to return to normal Call operation. OR • 72 Press Trunking Operation Features Used on Trunking Systems This chapter shows you how to access features available on trunking systems. The following topics are covered: • Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) (page 74) • Failsoft (page 81) • Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) (page 82) • SmartZone® (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (page 85) • Out-of-Range Indication (page 89) • Trunked Announcement (page 90) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 73 Trunking Operation Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) The enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service. All Control Heads are capable of responding to a Private Conversation call initiated by another radio. The following further describes each Control Head’s capability: • All Control Heads: Feature a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience. • W7 and W9 Control Heads: In addition to a list of IDs, these Control Heads feature unlimited enhanced Private Conversation capability using a full, 12-button keypad to call any ID in the system. 74 Trunking Operation Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call When a Private Conversation Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RCV and the home display. Press Call within 20 seconds of receiving the call. (This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.) The display shows the ID number of the calling unit. To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk. If 20 seconds pass before you press Call , you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press Call , you enter the Private Conversation Call state, as described in “Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call” on page 76. If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSY indicator lights. When a channel becomes available, you receive a call back, and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking. Note: If you do not press before pressing the PTT Call button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 75 Trunking Operation Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call To initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call, select a unit to call, then place the call. Press Call The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number. Select a unit in one of the following ways: • From the ID number list: – Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID in the display. OR – Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call. OR – Press the Mode up rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member. OR – Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit. Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display. Press Sel or the microphone PTT button. A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9). 76 Trunking Operation Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call: • If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Private Conversation. • If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACK and a momentary, low-pitched tone sounds. Try again, or press HOME or Call button to return to normal operation. • If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds. Try again, or press HOME or Call button to return to normal operation. • If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call, the radio you are calling hears a telephone-type busy tone. When a channel becomes available, the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin. To return to normal operation, press HOME or Call Note: If you do not press button to hang HOME or Call up, your unit will remain in the Private Conversation state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 77 Trunking Operation Storing a Unit ID Number In the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. Press and hold Page to review the list. The Page indicator flashes and a valid-key chirp sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. Press Enter the new unit ID number on the keypad. Sel to select the unit ID store function. Note: If you make an error, press the Mode down rocker switch or #Del to erase each incorrect digit. Press Sel Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered. to store the new ID. OR Do one of the following: • Press HOME to return to normal radio operation. OR • 78 Press Page to return to normal Call Alert operation. Trunking Operation Editing a Name in the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. Press and hold Call Page , or 2Pge to enter Call ID list programming. The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change. Press and hold Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (*, #). Sel to select the name- editing function. Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone. To edit, do any or all of the following: • To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49. Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times. • To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 79 Trunking Operation • To delete characters, press the Mode down rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters. When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2. To save the changes, press and hold Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names, Sel OR Do one of the following: • Press HOME to return to normal radio operation. OR • 80 Press Page to return to normal Call Alert operation. Trunking Operation Failsoft If the trunked system’s central controller fails for any reason, the radio indicates failsoft. In this condition, the radio transmits and receives on a pre-determined frequency in a conventional mode. Failsoft ensures that you will have communications capability at all times. Radios can be programmed by the system administrator so units that normally communicate on the same trunked mode will be assigned to the same failsoft repeater frequency. Since the normal trunking features do not operate during failsoft, much of the privacy of trunked systems is lost. You must share the channel with other users until the failure is corrected. To continue, in Failsoft, to communicate with other talkgroups: 1 Rotate the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode (W5, W7, W9) rocker switch to change to a different repeater frequency. The failsoft condition is indicated by a faint beeping tone every ten seconds (radio unsquelched). When the trunking system returns to normal operation, the beeping tone stops. Press the PTT button to talk, and release the button to listen. Failsoft: If a system that is in failsoft is accessed while in scan, the radio freezes scan and remains on the failsoft frequency for a period of six seconds. This time period can be changed by a qualified radio technician. This allows the operator to monitor the failsoft frequency for activity before resuming scanning. On W7 and W9 Control Heads, the nuisance-delete feature can be used to temporarily delete the system in failsoft from the scan list, if desired. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 81 Trunking Operation Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected individuals, operating in separate trunked talkgroups, into a single group so that they can communicate. Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) When your unit receives a dynamic regrouping ID assignment, a unique chirp sounds to alert you that your unit has been dynamically regrouped. The display shows the new dynamic mode name assignment. Examples of the field-programmable dynamic mode names include 16 DYNMC, 8 TACTCL. • Press the PTT button. The radio makes a chirp and transmits on the dynamically assigned mode. After the dispatcher releases your mobile from the dynamic ID assignment, your radio returns to the last selected, nondynamic regrouping mode. • 82 If no dynamic regrouping assignment has been made, a lowpitched tone sounds if you attempt to select a dynamic mode. Trunking Operation Selecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only) The dispatcher may classify regrouped units into one of two categories: select-enabled or select-disabled. Select-enabled Units are free to make mode changes to any of the available talkgroups, including the dynamic group. Select-disabled Units cannot change modes because the dispatcher has specifically chosen to force the unit to remain in the dynamic mode. Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (Digital Modes Only) Press Rpg (W7) or Rpgm (W9) to request regrouping. A high-pitched tone sounds, indicating your request was received by the system’s central controller. The display changes to RPGM (W7) or RPGM RQST (W9) while the request is being processed. If the regrouping request is acknowledged, a dispatcheracknowledge signal sounds (four high-pitched tones), and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 83 Trunking Operation If the regrouping request is not acknowledged within six to eight seconds, the display alternates between showing NO ACK and RPGM or (W9 Control Head) RPGM RQST, and a low-pitched tone sounds. At this time, do one of the following: • Press the microphone PTT button or Sel regroup request. OR • 84 Press HOME to return to normal operation. to resend the Trunking Operation SmartZone® (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) The SmartZone feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single-trunked site (antenna location) when operating in a SmartZone system. SmartZone units provide expanded wide-area coverage. SmartZone automatically switches the radio to a different site when the current site signal becomes unacceptable. This usually happens when the vehicle in which the radio is located is driven out of the range of one site, and into the range of another. Under normal conditions, a SmartZone-enabled radio functions invisibly to the operator. However, the operator does have some manual controls on the W7 and W9 Control Heads: the Site and Lock buttons. These buttons can be used to check, or change, the SmartZone operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 85 Trunking Operation Site-Button Operation To check which site the radio has currently selected: Press Ste (W7) or Site (W9) momentarily. The display momentarily shows the current site name and RSSI (received signal strength indicator). One of the following conditions can also occur: • If the radio is not locked onto a site, but is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING. • If the radio has not yet received site ID information for the current site, the radio displays SITE XX. Note: You can also initiate scanning to another site by holding down 86 Ste until the display shows SCANNING. Trunking Operation Locking Onto a Site In areas that commonly have weak signals, use the SmartZone lock function to prevent the radio from automatically scanning for a new site. Press Lck (W7) or Lock (W9) momentarily to display the current lock status. W7 Control Head: Either the display shows LOCKED or UNLOCKED. W9 Control Head: Either the display shows SITE LOCKED or SITE UNLCKD. To change the locked or unlocked condition, press and hold Lck (W7) or Lock (W9) until a tone sounds and the display changes. After temporarily displaying the new condition, the radio returns to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 87 Trunking Operation Site Trunking In a SmartZone system, if the zone controller for a particular site fails, the site enters into a site-trunking operational mode. In this mode of operation, the user can only communicate with other units at the same site. Radios in a SmartZone system can be programmed by a qualified radio technician to display STE TRNK (W7) or STE TRUNK (W9) when site trunking becomes active. The display alternates with the current mode display as long as the radio remains in site trunking. The radio also sounds a valid-key chirp when it first detects site trunking. 88 Trunking Operation Out-of-Range Indication The out-of-range display/audible indication feature can be enabled by a qualified radio technician. The display alternately shows OUT OF RANGE and the current selected mode, and a low-pitched tone sounds every six seconds: • When the radio is out of range of the system and can no longer lock onto the control channel OR • When the radio is in failsoft and cannot lock onto the failsoft channel. The out-of-range indication remains in effect until one of the following conditions occur: • The radio locks on a control channel • The radio locks on a failsoft channel • The radio is turned off ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 89 Trunking Operation Trunked Announcement The announcement capability allows a user to make announcements to the entire user group, as well as monitor talkgroup calls and other announcements. Announcement calls are handled in two different ways, depending on the trunked central controller configuration. The two types are called ruthless and non-ruthless preemption. • Ruthless Preemption: When a ruthless preemption announcement call is initiated, the requesting radio begins transmitting immediately. All associated talkgroup calls taking place on other channels are immediately halted, and the radios are steered to the announcement call. Transmitting radios continue to transmit until the PTT button is released, at which time they also unmute for the announcement call. Individual calls (Private Conversation and telephone interconnect) are not affected. • Non-Ruthless Preemption: When a non-ruthless preemption announcement is initiated, the initiating unit receives a telephonetype busy tone, followed by a call back when all associated talkgroup conversations end. Once an announcement call is pending, any attempts by other users to initiate a talkgroup call will result in a telephone-type busy tone. These users will not receive a call back until the announcement call is complete. 90 Trunking Operation Initiate an Announcement If your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls: Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the announcement-group mode. Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 91 Trunking Operation 92 Secure Operation Features Available on Secure XTL 5000 This chapter covers features available on XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radios with secure encryption. The following topics are covered: • Receiving a Private Message (page 94) • Transmitting a Private Message (page 94) • System Considerations (page 95) • Loss Indication (page 96) • Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) (page 97) • Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) (page 99) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 93 Secure Operation Receiving a Private Message Select a mode by turning the Mode knob (W4) or pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9). Using the Volume knob (W4) or the Vol rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. In conventional modes and, if enabled, in trunking modes, the BUSY light blinks and the radio unmutes when the radio is receiving a private message. Note: The secure on/off state does not affect received messages. The radio automatically receives coded or clear messages. Transmitting a Private Message Press to turn on the coded mode. Some radio modes may have secure automatically set on or off if the mode-strapped Secure feature is enabled. The display shows the current key if multi-key has been enabled. Note: If the coded mode is selected, the D is on. If the standard (clear) mode is selected, the D indicator is off. Monitor the mode to be sure it is not in use. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The XMIT indicator lights, and the display shows the current key selected when transmitting in the coded mode, if multikey and Display on PTT are enabled. 94 Secure Operation System Considerations • Trunked Systems only: If you press the PTT button when no secure-voice channel is available, the display shows NO SEC (W4, W5, W7) or NO SECURE (W9), and a continuous talk-prohibit tone sounds until you release the PTT button. • Analog trunking systems: You are not allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call. If you attempt to change from a secure to a clear transmission during a call, the radio generates a talk-prohibit tone, and the display will show SEC ONLY or SECURE ONLY. • Digital trunking systems: You are allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 95 Secure Operation Loss Indication When you press the PTT button while in the coded mode and without the encryption module containing a valid key, the speaker generates bursts of alert tones, and the display shows KEY FAIL until you release the PTT button. When the radio is first turned on, six medium-pitched tones sound and the display momentarily shows KEY FAIL to indicate that the encryption module does not contain a valid key for the current mode. If the periodic keyfail tone feature is enabled, six medium-pitched tones are generated every five to ten seconds while the radio is not transmitting or receiving to remind you that the radio does not have a valid key for the current mode. The keyfail reminder will not sound when the radio is in clear mode. 96 Secure Operation Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) The Select Key feature allows you to manually select any one of the 16 encryption keys. If the current mode is programmed with key selection being strapped to force the current mode to use a predetermined key, the Select Key menu will not appear as a Secure menu item. Press and hold down until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu. Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the KEY SEL option. Press Sel to enter the Key Selection menu. The display changes to show the last user-selected key. Do one of the following: • Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to review the encryption keys, OR • Use direct keypad entry to access the encryption keys. Choose one of the following: • To save a key, press Sel The radio returns to the home display. • To select the default encryption keys on a radio-wide basis, press Sel while the radio displays PRESET. Selecting preset causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed keys on a per-zone/-mode basis. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 97 Secure Operation Note: When you scroll to an erased key, the display alternates between the key name and ERASED. To abort this menu, press Pressing HOME HOME or the PTT button. exits the key-select menu without saving the selected key choice. Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected key choice and allows the radio to transmit. When you abort the key-select menu, the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu. 98 Secure Operation Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) The Select an Index feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption keys from among the available keys stored in the radio. For example, you could have a group of three keys structured to one index, and another group of three different keys structured to another index. By changing indices, you would automatically switch from one set of keys to the other. If the mobile does not support indexing, the index menu will not appear as a Secure menu item. Press and hold down until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu. Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the INDX SEL option. Press Sel to enter the Index Selection menu. The display changes to show the last index that was selected and stored after the Index Selection menu was entered. Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the desired key index. Choose one of the following: • To save an index key, press . The radio will save Sel the index and return to normal operation, • To abort from the Index Selection menu, press HOME or the PTT button. (Pressing the PTT button allows the radio to transmit.) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 99 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems. CAUTION The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off. If your radio is locked up or the display shows FL 01/90 (W4, W5, W7) or FAIL 01/90 (W9), turn the radio off and then back on. If this does not correct the condition, take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service. If radio operation is intermittent, check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service. Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure. If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician. 100 Glossary ACK Acknowledgment of communication. Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/ receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line. Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you. 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. You share a frequency, or frequencies, with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels. Therefore, you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting. Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display. Digital PrivateLine (DPL) Coded Squelch A continuous, sub-audible data signal, transmitted with the carrier. Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties. Failsoft A back-up system allowing you to communicate in a non-trunked, conventional mode should the trunked system fail. FCC Federal Communications Commission. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 101 Glossary Hang Up Disconnect. Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test. LCD Liquid-Crystal Display. Mode A programmed combination of operating parameters; for example, a channel or talkgroup. Mode-Slaving Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected. Monitoring (Conventional Operation) Press a programmed monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from talking over someone else’s conversation. Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages. Push-To-Talk (PTT) button The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed. Press this button to transmit; release it to receive. Repeater A conventional radio feature, in which you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater) that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage. RF Radio Frequency. A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz). RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator. 102 Glossary Squelch The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio’s preset squelch level. Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data. Talkgroup An organization (or group) of radio users who communicate with each other, using the same communication path. Tone Private-Line (PL) Coded Squelch A continuous sub-audible tone transmitted with the carrier. Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users (see Conventional). Allows radio users to share a smaller number of frequencies because a repeater, or communications path, is assigned to a talkgroup for the length of a conversation. Zone A grouping of channels or talkgroups. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 103 Glossary Notes 104 Patent Disclosure This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: 4,512,035 4,551,856 4,653,117 4,816,774 4,829,594 4,837,853 4,864,252 4,885,550 4,914,321 4,918,403 4,959,617 4,975,650 4,994,768 5,006,730 5,021,754 5,079,526 Commercial Warranty (Standard) Motorola radio communications products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR, (except for crystals and channel elements which are warranted for a period of ten [10] years) from the date of shipment. Parts, including crystals and channel elements, will be replaced free of charge for the full warranty period, but the labor to replace defective parts will only be provided for one-hundred-twenty (120) days from the date of shipment. Thereafter, purchaser must pay for the labor involved in repairing the product or replacing the parts at the prevailing rates together with any transportation charges to or from the place where warranty service is provided. This express warranty is extended by Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., 1301 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, to the original purchaser only, and only to those purchasing for purpose of leasing or solely for commercial, industrial, or governmental use. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure to conform to specifications established by seller, or if appropriate, to specifications accepted by seller in writing, during the period shown, Motorola, at its option, will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price thereof, and such action on the part of Motorola shall be the full extent of Motorola’s liability hereunder. This warranty is void if: a. the product is used in other than its normal and customary manner; b. the product has been subject to misuse, accident, neglect, or damage; c. unauthorized alterations or repairs have been made, or unapproved parts used in the equipment. This warranty extends only to individual products, batteries are excluded, but carry their own separate limited warranty. Because each radio system is unique, Motorola disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty except by a separate written agreement signed by an officer of Motorola. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 105 Non-Motorola manufactured products are excluded from this warranty, but subject to the warranty provided by their manufacturers, a copy of which will be supplied to you on specific written request. In order to obtain performance of this warranty, purchaser must contact a Motorola salesperson or Motorola at the address shown above, Attention Quality Assurance Department. This warranty applies only within the United States. 106 Index Symbols 800 MHz frequencies ....................2 add scan list channel ..................34 adjust display brightness .....................6 squelch level ...........................18 volume .......................................6 alarms activate non-permanent ..........36 activate permanent ..................37 change selected ......................38 horn and lights .........................36 initiate emergency ...........................21 emergency call and alarm ....23 silent emergency .................24 non-permanent horn and lights activation ................................36 non-rearmable external ...........39 optional external ......................36 permanent horn and lights activation ................................37 rearmable external ..................39 receiving call when turned on ..39 alert tones .....................................8 analog mode .........................................3 trunking system considerations 95 answer Call Alert page .........................53 Enhanced Private Conversation call ...................................66, 75 phone call ................................42 ASTRO mode ...............................3 automatic scanning .....................26 autoscan .....................................26 basic operation ...........................11 box, hang up (HUB) ....................36 buffered overdial ......................... 45 button Del .......................................... 31 Dim ......................................... 39 PTT ......................................... 30 Zone down .............................. 34 Zone up ................................... 34 call answer phone ......................... 42 conventional talkgroup ............ 62 emergency .............................. 20 Enhanced Private Conversation . 67, ......................................... 76 initiate emergency .......................... 22 Enhanced Private Conversation ................. 67, 76 from phone list ..................... 42 phone number not in list ......... 44 receiving when alarms turned on ............................... 39 Call Alert page answering ............................... 53 description .............................. 50 placing .................................... 51 selecting unit to call ................ 51 sending ................................... 51 calls, status ................................. 58 change mode ....................................... 12 mode in current zone .............. 13 mode not in current zone ........ 13 mode priorities ........................ 33 selected alarms ....................... 38 zone ........................................ 12 channels, conventional ................. 7 considerations analog trunking systems ......... 95 digital trunking systems ........... 95 trunked systems ...................... 95 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 107 Index control head operation ...................................5 status display .............................8 conventional channel ......................................7 mode .......................................15 scan list ...................................26 selecting talkgroup ...................62 talkaround ................................64 talkgroup calls ..........................62 conventional mode, monitoring activity ........................................17 current zone change mode ...........................13 select mode .............................13 index selection ........................ 99 selecting .................................. 97 Enhanced Private Conversation answer a call ..................... 66, 75 description ............................... 74 initiate call ......................... 67, 76 select unit to call ................ 67, 76 entering keypad characters ........ 49 external alarms ........................... 36 activate non-permanent horn and lights ...................................... 36 activate permanent horn and lights ...................................... 37 non-rearmable ......................... 39 rearmable ................................ 39 Del button ....................................31 delete nuisance mode ........................31 scan list channel ......................35 digital trunking system considerations ...........................95 Dim (dimmer) button ...................39 direct-entry keyboard, send status .........................................60 display, brightness adjustment ......6 dynamic regrouping receiving an ID assignment .....82 requesting ................................83 failsoft ......................................... 81 FLASHport technology .................. 3 frequency ranges 800 MHz .................................... 2 edit name in list ...............47, 55, 79 embedded signaling ......................2 emergencies, special considerations ...........................25 emergency call initiating ...................................22 trunking ....................................20 emergency call and alarm description ...............................20 initiating ...................................23 encryption key 108 glossary .................................... 101 hang time .................................... 27 hang up box (HUB) ..................... 36 Home mode, selecting ....................... 14 horn and lights alarms ................ 36 HUB (hang up box) ..................... 36 identification, radio ........................ 4 indicator N PRI (non-priority) ................. 27 Phone ...................................... 44 PRI (priority) ............................ 27 scan ........................................ 27 initiate emergency alarm .................... 21 Index emergency call and alarm .......23 Enhanced Private Conversation call ...................................67, 76 phone call from list ..................42 silent emergency alarm ...........24 trunked announcement ...........91 interconnect, unlimited telephone 44 introduction to radios ....................1 key, encryption index selection ........................99 selecting ..................................97 keypad character selection sequence ..49 entering characters .................49 knob Mode ...................................4, 29 Volume ......................................4 list edit name ................................47 editing a name ...................55, 79 phone, place call .....................42 scan .........................................26 store phone number ................46 storing unit ID number .......54, 78 telephone interconnect ............41 live overdial .................................45 lock on a site, SmartZone ...........87 loss indication, secure operation .96 Mode knob ....................................4, 29 rocker button ...........................29 mode analog .......................................3 ASTRO ......................................3 changing ..................................13 changing outside current zone 13 Mode knob .................................... 29 rocker button ....................... 29 priorities, changing .................. 33 selecting .................................. 13 selecting Home ....................... 14 selecting outside current zone 13 selection .................................. 12 slaving ....................................... 7 transmitting (conventional) ...... 15 transmitting (trunked) .............. 15 trunked ...................................... 7 monitoring conventional mode activity ...... 17 N PRI (non-priority) indicator ...... 27 non-priority scanning .................. 26 non-rearmable external alarms ... 39 non-ruthless preemption ............. 90 non-talkback scan ...................... 30 nuisance mode deleting ................................... 31 restoring .................................. 32 operation basic ....................................... 11 control head .............................. 5 scan ........................................ 26 secure ..................................... 93 SmartZone site-button ............ 86 trunking ................................... 73 operator-selectable scan ............ 26 out-of-range indication ................ 89 overdial buffered ................................... 45 live .......................................... 45 patent disclosure ...................... 105 Phone indicator .......................... 44 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 109 Index phone numbers, preprogrammed 41 place phone call from list .............42 placing Call Alert page ................51 power level selection ...................16 powering on radio ..........................5 preemption non-ruthless .............................90 ruthless ....................................90 preprogrammed phone numbers .41 PRI (priority) indicator .................27 priority scanning ..........................26 private message receive .....................................94 transmit ....................................94 programming scan list .................34 PTT button ..................................30 PTT-ID (Push-to-Talk identification) .......40 Push-to-Talk identification (PTT-ID) .....................................40 radio identification .........................4 rearmable external alarms ..........39 receive call with alarms turned on ........39 private message ......................94 requesting a dynamic regrouping 83 restore mode priorities .........................33 nuisance mode ........................32 rocker button Mode .......................................29 Vol (volume) ............................39 ruthless preemption .....................90 scan autoscan ..................................26 indicator ...................................27 non-priority ...............................26 non-talkback ............................30 operation .................................26 110 operator-selectable ................. 26 priority ..................................... 26 talkback ................................... 30 transmit while on ..................... 30 turning on ................................ 27 scan list add a channel ......................... 34 conventional ............................ 26 delete a channel ...................... 35 modes ..................................... 26 programming ........................... 34 restore mode priorities ............ 33 talkgroup scan ......................... 26 trunked priority ........................ 26 viewing .................................... 29 secure operation ......................... 93 select Call Alert page unit .................. 51 conventional talkgroup ............ 62 encryption key ......................... 97 encryption key index ............... 99 Home mode ............................. 14 mode ....................................... 12 mode in current zone .............. 13 mode not in current zone ........ 13 power level .............................. 16 volume level .............................. 6 zone ........................................ 12 selected-disabled units ............... 83 selected-enabled units ................ 83 send Call Alert page ......................... 51 status call ................................ 58 site trunking SmartZone .............................. 88 site-button operation, SmartZone 86 slaved programming ..................... 7 slaving, mode ................................ 7 smart PTT ................................... 61 SmartZone description ............................... 85 lock on a site ........................... 87 site trunking ............................. 88 Index site-button operation ...............86 squelch, adjusting level ...............18 status calls description ...............................58 sending ....................................58 status display, control head ..........8 store phone number in list ...........46 talk direct (mobile-to-mobile) .......64 talkback scan ..............................30 talkgroup scan list .......................26 telephone interconnect list ..........41 time-out timer ..............................40 tones, alert ....................................8 transmit conventional modes ................15 private message ......................94 trunked modes ........................15 with scan on ............................30 transmitting .................................15 troubleshooting .........................100 trunked announcement capability ..............................90 initiate ..................................91 Call Alert page .........................50 mode ...................................7, 15 priority scan list ........................26 system considerations .............95 trunking answer phone call ...................42 emergency call ........................20 Enhanced Private Conversation ..........................74 failsoft ......................................81 initiating emergency call ..........22 operation .................................73 status calls ..............................58 telephone interconnect list ......41 unlimited telephone interconnect ..........................44 turn on radio .......................................... 5 scan ........................................ 27 unit ID number, store in list ... 54, 78 units select-disabled ........................ 83 select-enabled ........................ 83 troubleshooting ..................... 100 unlimited telephone interconnect 44 viewing scan list .......................... 29 Vol (volume) rocker button ......... 39 Volume knob ................................ 4 volume, adjusting ......................... 6 W4 Control Head Foldout .............. i W5 Control Head Foldout .............. i W7 Control Head Foldout ......... 113 W9 Control Head Foldout ......... 113 warranty, standard commercial 105 Zone down button ....................... 34 zone selection ............................ 12 Zone up button ........................... 34 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 111 Index Notes 112 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 PWR HOME DIM HOME VOLUME Vol Mode MODE XMIT BUSY VOLUME SECURE MODE Scan SCAN Call SELECT Sel Srch SEARCH NON-PRIORITY INDICATOR HOME Home Pri Non Pri Call CALL PRIORITY INDICATOR Sql SQUELCH RECALL Rcl Sts H/L Phon Page Rpgm PAGE DELETE Del Msg Lock Site DIM DELETE #Del 9Dir MONITOR RECALL Rcl 8Mon 4Sts 7H/L 3Lck 6Msg 5Rpg 1Ste LOCK SITE PAGE STATUS BUSY XMIT Sel DIRECT INDICATOR Scan SELECT CALL or 2Pge W9 Control Head Vol Dir Phon SCAN PHONE Mode Emer Emer PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS DIRECT EMERGENCY Mic POWER ON/OFF EMERGENCY or SECURE W7 Control Head 113 MESSAGE STATUS HORN/LIGHTS LOCK PHONE SITE REPROGRAM REPROGRAM MESSAGE HORN/LIGHTS DIRECT W7 and W9 Control Heads Foldout Page PWR Mic POWER ON/OFF HOME DIM HOME VOLUME Vol Mode MODE Emer Phon Call or 2Pge DELETE #Del MAEPF 23213 A MONITOR RECALL Rcl 9Dir 6Msg 8Mon 5Rpg 4Sts 7H/L 3Lck 1Ste LOCK SITE PAGE STATUS BUSY XMIT Sel SELECT CALL DIRECT INDICATOR Scan SCAN PHONE PRIORITY/ NON-PRIORITY INDICATORS EMERGENCY or SECURE REPROGRAM MESSAGE HORN/LIGHTS DIRECT Quick Reference Card ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W7 Control Head 3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission. 2 When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice. 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT button. Transmitting Press HOME to access the preprogrammed Home mode. OR Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired mode Changing Modes 6 Press HOME. 5 Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level. 4 To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds. 3 Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation. 2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch. 1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release. The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15. Setting the Volume and Squelch Mode Non-Priority Second Priority First Priority Delete from List Press Sel One time Two times Three times Four times 5 Press HOME or Scan to exit. No indicator PRI blinks PRI lit NPRI lit Indicator 4 Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list. 3 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list. Press the Rcl button to scroll through the modes currently in the scan list. OR 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode you want to program. 1 Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator blinks. Programming a Scan List 2 Press Scan again to stop scanning. 1 Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority. Activating Scan 2 Press Dir again to return to repeater operation. 1 Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights. Turning the Radio On and Off Press the PWR button once. Transmitting (Conventional Modes) BASIC OPERATION A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD, then the radio returns to normal operation. The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Non-Silent Silent Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio. Indications/Actions Alarm Type Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur. For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered. For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent. Press the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission. After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. Press the PTT button and talk. After the display shows ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm above), the radio has priority voice-channel access. Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily. Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status Transmission To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call. OR 3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID, 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select other statuses. 3 Press Sel to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation. 2 Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID. 1 Press the Page button. Initiating a Call Alert Page If the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID. A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page. OR 2 If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call. 1 Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLS WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. Sending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation Call 1 Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. Sending a Status Transmission Alarm and Call After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. Sending an Emergency Alarm or Call Call (Trunked Modes only) Press the PTT button and talk. Indications/Actions A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. Alarm Type 2 Press HOME or Scan to end scan list selection. 1 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities. Selecting Scan Mode Priority Press Ste momentarily. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING. View the Current Site Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS) Press Rpg. A central acknowledgement tone sounds and the display shows RPGM RQST while the request is being processed. When the dispatcher acknowledges, four additional tones sound, the display shows ACK RCVD, and your radio returns to normal operation. Requesting Dynamic Regrouping Press the HOME button. Selecting a Home Zone/Home Mode 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode. 1 Press the Zone Up button or Zone Down button to scroll to the desired zone. 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 5 Press Sel to select the key. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired key. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting an Encryption Key Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up. Selecting Secure Mode To toggle to the opposite condition, press and hold Lck until a beep sounds and the display changes to the other condition. The radio then returns to normal operation. OR 2 To view its condition (locked or unlocked), press Lck momentarily. The display shows LOCKED or UNLOCKED. Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller. Selecting a Zone/Mode (Optional) 1 Press Lck to lock the radio onto the current site. Locking on a Site Press and hold Ste until a tone sounds and the display shows SCANNING. Initiating a Site Scan OR 1 Press the PTT button, Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. Answering a Call Alert Page 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 5 Press Sel to select the index. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Erasing an Encryption Key 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 5 Press Sel to select the index. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting a Key Index Meaning Indicates you are transmitting. Radio is in direct (mobile-tomobile) operation. The display shows a mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level. Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing. Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher. Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational. Radio is in emergency alarm or call state. A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected. Radio is out of range of the trunking system. XMIT light on Dir indicator lit PRI, NPRI indicators lit P displayed NO ACK displayed NO ANSWR displayed EMERGNCY displayed NO EMERG displayed OUT RNG displayed The display shows a conventional mode with activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. BUSY light on Display/Light DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Name Call Alert Page Automatic Call Back or Talk Permit 3 Short HighTones (after requesting a busy channel) (upon pressing the PTT button) Private Conversation Dispatcher or Mobile Unit Acknowledge Central Acknowledge or Valid Key Invalid Key Alert 4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 seconds 2 High-Pitched Tones 5 High-Pitched Tones 4 High-Pitched Tones 1 High-Pitched Tone 1 Low-Pitched Tone Type of Tone ALERT TONES Explanation Channel is available for previously requested transmission. System is accepting your transmission. Call Alert page has been received. You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button, then talk. The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem. Dispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert. Central controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission. You pressed a valid key. Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged. Name Talk Prohibit/ Out-of-Range, or Time-Out Timer, or Illegal Mode Explanation System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater. Others may share the channel. Out of trunked radio system range or system is out of service. Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.) Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made. Failsoft High-Pitched Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receive condition Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error) Type of Tone ALERT TONES (Continued) BUSY Dir MODE Mode Emer XMIT Vol Scan SCAN SELECT Sel Srch NON-PRIORITY INDICATOR HOME Home Pri Non Pri Call CALL PRIORITY INDICATOR Sql SQUELCH RECALL Rcl Sts H/L Phon Page Rpgm PHONE DELETE Del Msg Lock Site DIM Quick Reference Card ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W9 Control Head 3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission. 2 When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice. 1 Press and hold the microphone PTT button. Transmitting Press Home to access the preprogrammed Home mode. OR Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to the desired mode Changing Modes 6 Press Home. 5 Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level. 4 To adjust squelch level, hold Sql until a tone sounds. 3 Press Sql again to return to coded-squelch operation. 2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Sql or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch. 1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release. The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15. Setting the Volume and Squelch 3 Press Sel or the PTT button again to dial the number in the display. 2 Press Sel or the PTT button, and wait for dial tone. 1 Using the keypad, enter the telephone number. Dialling or Direct Dialling a New Number 3 Press Sel or the PTT button again to dial the number in the display. 2 Press Sel or the PTT button, and wait for dial tone. 1 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to the number or name you want to call. Dialling a Number from the Pre-Stored List 2 Press Sel or the PTT button again to dial the number in the display. 1 Press Sel or the PTT button, and wait for dial tone. Dialling the Number in the Display Press Phon to select the phone function. The display shows the last phone number dialed or a series of dashes. Making a Phone Call TELEPHONE OPERATION 2 Press Dir again to return to repeater operation. 1 Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights. Turning the Radio On and Off Slide the power switch on the bottom of the control unit to the left. Transmitting (Conventional Modes) BASIC OPERATION 2 Press the Mode rocker switch or use the keypad to select other statuses. 1 Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. Sending a Status Transmission 2 After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. 1 Press the PTT button and talk. After the display shows ACK RCVD, your radio has priority voice-channel access. Alarm and Call 2 After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation. 1 Press the PTT button and talk. A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGENCY and the zone/channel. Making a Call (Trunked Modes Only) 2 Press Home to hang up. 1 Press PHON and begin your conversation. When a call is received, ringing tones are heard from the speaker, and the display shows PHONE. Answering a Phone Call in Trunked Modes 3 Press Home or Call to hang up. 2 Pause for a second, then begin the conversation. 1 Press the PTT button to initiate a Private Conversation I or II call. Initiating a Private Conversation II If the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID. A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page. OR 2 If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call. 1 Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLEASE WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily. Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status Transmission 3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send the transmission. The display flashes the PLEASE WAIT until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation. 3 Press Home or Call to hang up. 2 Press the microphone PTT button, and speak into the microphone. 1 Press the Call button. Two tones sound and CALL RCV flashes on the display. Answering a Private Conversation Call 1 Press either the microphone PTT button or the Call button to clear the Call Alert state. Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. Answering a Call Alert Page To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending an Enhanced Private Conversation call. OR 3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the ID in the display, 2 Follow the instructions for initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation to select a unit ID. 1 Press the Page button. Initiating a Call Alert Page 5 Press Sel to select the index. 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. To toggle to the opposite condition, press and hold Lock until a tone sounds and the display changes to the other condition. The radio then returns to normal operation. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting a Key Index 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 5 Press Sel to select the index. 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu. 6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. OR 2 To view its condition (locked or unlocked), press Lock momentarily. The display shows SITE LOCKED or SITE UNLCKD. 1 Press Lock to lock the radio onto the current site. Locking on a Site Press and hold Site until a tone sounds and the display shows SCANNING. Initiating a Site Scan 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY. 5 Press Sel to select the key. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Erasing an Encryption Key 3 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit. 2 Press Sel to erase the key. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. The display changes to ERASE KY. Erasing an Encryption Key (Single-Key Option Only) 4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired key. 3 Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu. Viewing the Current Site Press Site momentarily. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING. 2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL. 1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. Selecting an Encryption Key Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up. Selecting Secure Mode Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS) Press Rpgm. A central acknowledgement tone sounds and the display shows RPGM RQST while the request is being processed. When the dispatcher acknowledges, four additional tones sound, the display shows ACK RCVD, and your radio returns to normal operation. Requesting Dynamic Regrouping Meaning Indicates you are transmitting. Mode displayed is first priority. Mode displayed is second priority. Mode displayed is non-priority. Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing. Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher. Scan list full. Delete a mode before adding another. Trunked phone interconnect is busy. Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational. Radio is in emergency alarm or call state. A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected. Radio is out of range of the trunking system. XMIT light on Pri indicator blinks Pri indicator lit Non Pri lit P displayed NO ACK displayed LIST FULL displayed PHON BSY displayed NO ANSWER displayed EMERGENCY displayed NO EMERGNCY displayed OUT OF RNGE displayed Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback. BUSY light on Message DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Name Explanation Phone-Type Busy Tone (when pressing the PTT button) 4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 seconds System Busy Call Alert Page All system radio channels in use. Release the PTT button, and wait for callback. Call Alert page has been received. You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button and talk. 2 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert. Central controller has received request for Call Alert, emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission. You pressed a valid key. Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call emergency alarm was not acknowledged. The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem. Private Conversation Dispatcher or Mobile Unit Acknowledge Central Acknowledge or Valid Key Invalid Key Alert 5 High-Pitched Tones 4 High-Pitched Tones 1 High-Pitched Tone 1 Low-Pitched Tone Type of Tone ALERT TONES Motorola, Inc. 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and ASTRO are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. *6881096C68* 68P81096C68-O
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