Motorola Solutions 92FT5847 MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO User Manual 96C67 Text

Motorola Solutions, Inc. MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO 96C67 Text

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ASTRO® XTL™ 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control HeadQuick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.BASIC OPERATIONTurning the Radio On and OffSelecting the Zone and ModeMonitoring Conventional ModesCancelling MonitoringReceivingTransmitting (Conventional Modes)Transmitting (Trunked Systems)LED INDICATIONSBefore using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!C a u t i o nMode KnobProgrammable Button (T1)4 Soft Menu KeysLED IndicatorsSpeakerLCD DisplayVolume / Power KnobGCAIRotate the Volume knob clockwise to turn it on. When the radio is powered on, the display shows XTL 1500. You will hear a high-pitched (good power-up) tone.If your radio shows an error on power-up, contact your system manager for assistance.1 Press the ZNUP softkey or ZNDN softkey to scroll to the desired zone.2 Press CHAN and rotate the Mode knob to select the mode.Press the preprogrammed Monitor button. The display shows MON ON.Press the preprogrammed Monitor button. The display shows MON OFF.1 Select the desired zone and mode.2 Turn the Volume knob to adjust the volume.1 Select the desired zone and mode.2 Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the volume.3 When a mode becomes available, press and hold the PTT button to transmit; release the PTT button to receive.1 Select the desired zone and mode.2 Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the volume.3 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit; release the PTT button to receive.Action LEDCondition MeaningPress the PTT button to transmitSteady red Normal transmissionUnlit Not transmittingRelease the PTT button to receiveSteady yellow Channel activity presentBlinking green Call Receive96C67_Text.book Page 1 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
STATUS ANNUNCIATORSThese are small symbols that appear on the display indicating the status of certain radio functions.GENERAL FEATURESStatus (Trunking Systems Only)Selecting Transmit Power LevelSending an Emergency AlarmSending a Silent Emergency AlarmCancelling an Emergency AlarmSending an Emergency CallFailsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only)Carrier Squelch (C)Indicates carrier squelch is open to monitor all active conventional mode traffic. When not displayed, traffic is not open to monitoring.Secure Operation (D) (Secure radios only)When solid, radio is transmitting securely.When blinking, radio is receiving securely.When off, radio is operating in clear mode.Call Received (F)Blinks when a Private Call, page, or Phone Call is received.Scan (G) When displayed, indicates the radio is scanning.Priority Scan (H)Indicates scanning of a priority mode (blinking for Priority 1 mode; solid for Priority 2 mode).RSSI MRadio Signal Strength.Programming/View Mode (I)When solid, radio is in view mode.When blinking, radio is in programming mode.Direct (J) When on, indicates you are talking directly to another radio (talkaround).When off, you are talking through a repeater.Tx Power Level (R)Transmission power of the radio is low.PPP Link Establishment Indicates that the subscriber is ready to receive data through a data cable.Packet Data activity Indicates the subscriber is transmitting and receiving data.Packet Data IP Indicates the subscriber is ready to access the FNE ***.1 Press STS. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name.2 Rotate the Mode knob to select the desired status.3 Press the PTT button to transmit the selected status.4 Press the EXIT softkey to exit status and return to the home display.1Press m below PWR. The display shows HIGH PWR or LOW PWR.2If HIGH PWR was selected previously, pressing the softkey will display LOW PWR and the low power indicators are turned on.3If LOW PWR was selected previously, pressing the softkey will display HIGH PWR and the low power indicators are turned off.Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button (T1).The red LED lights steadily. You hear an emergency tone. The display alternately shows EMERGNCY and the current zone and mode names. When the alarm is acknowledged by the dispatcher, you hear four beeps. The radio returns to normal operation.Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button (T1). The radio transmits the emergency without any external indication than an alarm is in progress.Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button (T1) before the alarm is acknowledged.You hear an exit tone and the radio returns to normal operation. If the radio does not return to normal operation, press the PTT button. The radio does NOT sound an exit tone.1 Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button (T1).The red LED lights steadily. You hear a short, medium-pitched emergency tone. The display alternately shows EMERGNCY and the current zone and mode names.2 Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.3 To exit emergency call mode, press the emergency button for a little over 1-1/2 seconds (or for the duration specified by your system manager). You hear a medium-pitched exit tone and the radio returns to normal operationDuring Failsoft operation, you hear a faint beeping tone every ten seconds. The radio unsquelches. The display alternately shows FAILSOFT and the current trunked mode name.96C67_Text.book Page 2 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ScanningTurning Scan On or OffDeleting Nuisance ModesTelephone OperationAnswering a Telephone CallTRUNKING FEATURESDisplaying the ID NumberPrivate Conversation™ II, Enhanced Private Conversation™, and Call AlertCalling or Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or ReceivedDirectly Entering the ID Number to be Called or PagedScrolling to an ID Number in the Call ListGoing Directly to an ID Number in the Call List1 Press m below SCAN.Alternatively, press the preprogrammed Scan button.2 The display shows SCAN ON or SCAN OFF.Activating SCAN ON will turn on the scan indicator. 1 When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete, press the NUIS softkey, Alternatively, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button. The mode is deleted and you hear a valid key-press chirp. 2 To resume scanning the deleted mode, turn scan off and then back on again.You hear a telephone-like ringing sound. The display alternately shows PHN CALL and the current mode name. The display shows a blinking F.1 Press the preprogrammed phone or call button ORpress the PHON or CALL softkeys.The F annunciator disappears from the display.2 Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. 3 Press EXIT or the preprogrammed phone button to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.1 Press m below CALL. The display shows the ID number (Private Conversation II). 2 Press the left navigation arrow on the keypad microphone (or * if so programmed) to display MY ID: and the ID number.3 Press EXIT to return to the home display.1 Press the CALL (or PAGE for Call Alert) softkey. 2 The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows the ID number (Private Conversation II).3 Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”1 Press the CALL (or PAGE for Call Alert) softkey.2 The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows the ID number (Private Conversation II).3 Use the numeric keypad (0 to 9 keys) to enter the new ID number.4 Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”1 Press the CALL (or PAGE for Call Alert) softkey. 2 The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows the ID number (Private Conversation II).3 Use the navigation keys to enter the call list, or press m below LIST.4 Rotate Mode knob to scroll to the desired member of the list.5 Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”1 Press the CALL (PAGE for Call Alert) softkey.2 The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows the ID number (Private Conversation II).3 Use the navigation keys to enter the call list.ORRotate Mode knob to scroll to the desired list entry4 Press the 0 to 9 keys to enter the location number. The display alternately shows the name and ID number associated with the entry. If there are 10 or more list entries, the display shows LOC #X|. Use the numeric keypad again to enter the second digit of the location number.5 Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”96C67_Text.book Page 3 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
Sending (Enhanced Private) Unit to unit Conversation CallSending a Call Alert PageAnswering a Private (and Enhanced Private) Conversation CallAnswering a Call Alert PageAutomatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS)Viewing the Current Site and Forcing a Site ChangeLocking and Unlocking a Site1 Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number. If the radio you are calling is not in service, the display shows NO ACK. If the other party does not answer within 20 seconds, the display shows NO ANSR. 2 Press EXIT to exit private call, or press the PTT button to speak.3 Press EXIT to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.1 Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number. If the radio you are paging cannot be reached, you hear only one beep.2 Press the PTT button to try again, or press EXIT to hang up.If the radio you called has received your page, you will hear four beeps. The display shows ACK RCVD. The radio returns to the home display.When a private call is received, the display alternately shows CALL RCV and the current mode name. Then the F annunciator will flash. You hear four alert tones.1 Press the CALL softkey, or press the preprogrammed call response button.2 The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows the ID number (Private Conversation II).3 Press the PTT button to answer the call.If you hear a busy tone, the system is busy.4 Press m below RESP, or the preprogrammed call response button to hang up. The radio saves the caller’s ID number and returns to the home display.When a call alert page is received, the display alternately shows PAGE RCV and the current mode name. The the F annunciator blinks. You hear a four-beep tone.1 Press the PTT button to answer the page. The display shows the current mode. The alert tone, and F turn off. The ID is saved as the last ID number received.2 Press the PTT button to talk, release to listen. Everyone who belongs to the talkgroup will hear your transmission.ORIf you want to respond to the page with a Private Call:a. Press m below CALL.b. The display shows the ID of the paging radio.3 Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call.”1 Press the SITE/SEARCH button momentarily. The display shows the number of the site if the radio is locked (or SCANNING if the radio is scanning).2 Press and hold down the search button while the radio scans for a new site. The radio returns to the home display.1 Press LOCK, or press the preprogrammed lock button.2 Press m below SITE. The display shows the current lock state, and the LOCK, UNLK and EXIT softkeys.3 Press m button LOCK or UNLK. The radio saves the new setting and returns to the home display.96C67_Text.book Page 4 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ALERT TONESType of Tone Indication ActionShort, low-pitched tone Unsuccessful power-up. Radio failed self-test. Radio not ready for use.Contact your service representative.Invalid (bad) key press. A key press was rejected.Time-out timer warning. Transmission time will expire in four seconds.Short, medium-pitched toneValid (good) key press. A key press was accepted.Pressed emergency button to enter emergency. Emergency entered.Short, high-pitched tone Successful power-up. Radio passed self-test.Continuous, low-pitched toneTransmit on receive-only mode. Pressed PTT button on receive-only mode.Release PTT button.Transmit inhibit on busy mode. Pressed PTT button while mode was busy.Invalid mode. An invalid or unprogrammed operation.Time-out timer timed out. Transmission was terminated.Release PTT button.Continuous, medium-pitched toneEmergency alarm/call exit. Exiting.Faint beeping tone every 10 secondsFailsoft (trunked systems only).“Bah-bah-bah-bah” Phone busy. All modes busy. Radio is in queue. Waiting for next available line.Trunked system busy (trunked systems only). Radio is in queue.Waiting for next available mode.Single, medium-pitched tones followed by group of four medium-pitched tonesYour page has been received by the target radio.Group of two medium-pitched tonesPrivate Conversation call or conventional selective call received.Group of three medium-pitched (di-di-dit) tonesCall back (trunked systems only). A talkgroup is now available.Okay to transmit in that talkgroup.Group of four medium-pitched tones every five secondsCall Alert (page) received.ALERT TONES (Continued)Type of Tone Indication ActionALERT TONES (SECURE-EQUIPPED RADIOS ONLY)Type of Tone Indication ActionOne beep immediately after PTT button pressIndicates clear transmission on secure-equipped radio.Six medium-pitched tones Keyfail. Encryption key lost or erased. Reload key.Six medium-pitched tones (continuous)Keyfail. Radio set in secure position. PTT is being pressed.Set radio to “clear,” or select a clear mode, or reload key.Six medium-pitched tones on radio power-upEncrypted operation problem. Radio is set to either clear or secure.Reload key.Six medium-pitched tones every five to ten secondsEncrypted operation problem. PTT button not being pressed.Set radio to “clear,” or select a clear mode, or reload key.Consecutive, medium-pitched tonesLoss of encryption key during secure operation.Reload key.96C67_Text.book Page 5 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO® XTL™ 1500Digital Mobile RadiowithControl HeadUser’s Guide6815850H01-P
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head iiThis declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc.Address: 8000 West Sunrise BoulevardPlantation, FL 33322 USAPhone Number: 1-888-567-7347Hereby declares that the product:Model Name: XTL 1500conforms to the following regulations:FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)Class B Digital DeviceAs a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.96C67_Text.book Page ii Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
iiiProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.Documentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.Patent DisclosureThis 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 4,864,2524,885,550 4,914,321 4,918,403 4,959,617 4,975,650 4,994,768 5,006,7305,021,754 5,079,526MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, SmartZone, and FLASHport are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.© Motorola, Inc. 2007. All Rights Reserved.Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!C a u t i o n96C67_Text.book Page iii Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head ivNotations Used in This ManualThroughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed.The following special notations identify certain items:WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed.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.Example DescriptionOrange button or mButtons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key symbol.The special display font is used to show information in the display.PHON Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display.WARNING!CAUTION!96C67_Text.book Page iv Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
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ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head viContentsDeclaration of Conformity .................................................................. iiComputer Software Copyrights .........................................................iiiDocumentation Copyrights ................................................................iiiDisclaimer .........................................................................................iiiPatent Disclosure ..............................................................................iiiNotations Used in This Manual ........................................................ ivGetting to Know Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Important Rebanding Information ...................................................... 1Major Radio Components .................................................................3The XTL 1500 Radio .................................................................. 3The Control Head ....................................................................... 3Using Your Radio: The Basics ..........................................................5Turning Your Radio On or Off ..................................................... 5Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................6Turning the Display/Keypad Light On or Off ...............................6Entering Menus (Softkeys) ......................................................... 6Returning to the HOME Display ................................................. 7Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels ................................ 7Field Programming ..................................................................... 7Interpreting Radio Status Indicators ........................................... 8Entering Characters Using the Keypad .................................... 14Basic Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Monitoring Conventional Modes ..................................................... 16Selecting a Zone and Mode (Channel) ........................................... 17Receiving on a Conventional Mode ................................................ 18Adjusting the Squelch Setting ......................................................... 18Receiving on Trunked Systems ...................................................... 19Transmitting on Conventional Modes .............................................. 19Transmitting on Trunked Systems ................................................... 20Time-Out Timer ............................................................................... 21Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Sending a Status Call (Trunking Only) ............................................ 24Selecting Transmit Power Level ...................................................... 26Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 27Analog Squelch Options ........................................................... 27Digital Squelch Options ............................................................ 27Sending an Emergency Alarm ........................................................ 28Sending an Emergency Call ..................................................... 2996C67_Text.book Page vi Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
viiSpecial Considerations for Emergencies ..................................30Types of Scan ..................................................................................31Turning Scan On or Off .............................................................32Deleting Nuisance Modes .........................................................32PTT-ID (Optional) ............................................................................33Time-Out Timer ................................................................................33Telephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking) .........................34Answering a Telephone Call .....................................................34Call Alert (Conventional and Trunking) ............................................35Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received ...............35Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Paged ..........................35Scrolling to an ID Number in the Page List ...............................36Going Directly to an ID Number in the Page List ......................37Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................38Answering a Call Alert Page .....................................................39Optional External Alarms (Horn and/or Lights) ................................41Turning External Alarm(s) On or Off .........................................41When a Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned On ............42Conventional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Repeater/Direct Operation ...............................................................43Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) ....................................................44Sending a Status Call ...............................................................44Smart PTT .......................................................................................45Talkgroup Calls ................................................................................46Selecting a Talkgroup ...............................................................46Selective Calls .................................................................................47Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received ...............47Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Called ...........................48Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List .................................49Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List .........................50Starting a Selective Call ............................................................51Trunking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Features Used on Trunking Systems ..............................................53Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number ....................................................54Programming a Page or Call Number .............................................55Programming a Page or Call Name .................................................58Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................60Enhanced Private Conversation ......................................................6096C67_Text.book Page vii Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head viiiCalling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received .............. 60Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Called ..........................61Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List ................................. 62Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List ........................ 63Sending a Private Conversation Call ........................................ 64Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call ................. 65Dynamic Regrouping ...................................................................... 67Electronic (Menu) Mode Selection ............................................ 67Selecting Enable and Disable ................................................... 67SmartZone Operation ..................................................................... 68Locking/Unlocking a Site .......................................................... 68Searching for a Site .................................................................. 69Site Trunking ............................................................................ 70Failsoft ...................................................................................... 70Out-of-Range Indication .................................................................. 71Trunked Announcement .................................................................. 72Initiating an Announcement ...................................................... 72Secure Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Features Available on Secure XTL 1500 ........................................ 73Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes ........................................ 74System Considerations ................................................................... 75Loss Indication ................................................................................ 75Selecting a Key (Conventional Only) .............................................. 76Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Antennas ......................................................................................... 79Cables ............................................................................................. 80Microphones ................................................................................... 80Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 80Speakers ......................................................................................... 81Trunnion Kits ................................................................................... 81Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 83Emergency Channel ................................................................. 83Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 84Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 8496C67_Text.book Page viii Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ixGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Commercial Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Limited Warranty .............................................................................91Service .............................................................................................95Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Control Head Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10396C67_Text.book Page ix Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 1Getting to Know Your RadioImportant Rebanding InformationThis radio supports the new FCC 800 MHz Public Safety frequency band definition. The FCC has reorganized the 800 MHz band to reduce particular types of interference impacting public safety radio systems by moving the NPSPAC transmit frequencies from 821-824 MHz to 806-809 MHz area. This change consolidates 700 MHz and 800 MHz public safety transmit frequencies into a single contiguous block of spectrum with a greater degree of separation from cellular and Enhanced SMR frequencies. This separation should limit any harmful out-of-band emission and receiver intermodulations.Note: In accordance with the FCC 800 MHz rebanding Report and Order (Docket 02-55), Motorola has offered rebanding replacement products to allow 800 MHz licensees to comply with the new band plan. These rebanding products are part of Motorola’s current ASTRO Digital XTS and XTL product portfolio and are denoted by an RB at the end of the product title. These products offer all of the features of the current products but have the channel capacity and call list sizes equivalent to the MTS 2000 and MCS 2000 products.96C67_Text.book Page 1 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
2Getting to Know Your RadioMotorola XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radios are sophisticated, state-of-the-art, communication units, pioneering the latest technology in radio electronics. Intelligent and flexible software increases the radio's capability, and permits many of the radio’s features to be customized for your specific needs.The XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio can operate in the following frequency ranges:VHF UHF 700/800 MHz 900 MHz136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz 764-776 MHz 896-901 MHz450-520 MHz 794-806 MHz 935-940 MHz806-825 MHz851-870 MHz96C67_Text.book Page 2 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 3Getting to Know Your RadioMajor Radio ComponentsYour radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features. You may also have radio accessories installed based on the specific configuration of your radio.This user guide describes how to use your radio and its control head. The foldout page inside the back cover of this guide contains an illustration of the control head showing all the controls and programmable buttons situated on the control head. Keep this foldout open as a reference as you review the procedures in this user guide.The XTL 1500 RadioThe XTL 1500 radio unit contains a receiver, a transmitter, and associated internal circuitry. The radio is programmed by your system manager to meet your specific needs and/or those of your workgroup.The Control HeadThe control head that came with your XTL 1500 radio has the following features (refer to the foldout at the back of this user guide):•Power On/Volume Knob: Used to turn the radio on or off and also to adjust the volume (see page 5).•One-line, 8-character-per-line, liquid-crystal display (LCD): Shows alphanumeric messages or feature information as you use your radio. Also displays annunciators above the character lines, indicating the status of certain radio functions (see page 8).•Mode Knob: Used to rotate through the list of available options.RESP EXIT96C67_Text.book Page 3 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
4Getting to Know Your Radio•Orange Button (T1): Programmed as the emergency button but can be custom programmed as any other feature.•LED indicator: Green/red/yellow light-emitting diode that indicates radio status as you operate various features (see page 10).•Four Programmable Soft Menu Keys: Check with your system manager for information on how these buttons have been programmed. Use the foldout at the back of this manual to record the functions that have been programmed to each button.•PTT button on keypad mic: Pressed to transmit on the displayed mode and released to receive.96C67_Text.book Page 4 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 5Getting to Know Your RadioUsing Your Radio: The BasicsThis subsection gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio. The following topics are covered:• Turning Your Radio On or Off (page 5)• Adjusting the Volume (page 6)• Turning the Display/keypad Light On or Off (page 6)• Browsing Through Menu Options or Softkeys (page 6)• Entering Softkey Menus (page 6)• Returning to the HOME Display (page 7)• Interpreting Radio Status Indicators (page 8)• Entering Characters Using the Keypad (page 14)Turning Your Radio On or OffTo turn your radio on or off:Turn the Volume Knob clockwise. The display shows XTL 1500. You hear a high-pitched tone indicating the radio has passed a self-check.If the display shows ERRXX/YY (where XX/YY is an alphanumeric code) and you hear a low-pitched tone, the radio has failed the self-test.Do the following:1Turn the Volume Knob counter clockwise to turn the radio off.2Make sure the power source is not malfunctioning.96C67_Text.book Page 5 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
6Getting to Know Your Radio3Turn the Volume Knob clockwise to turn the radio on again. If the radio fails the self-test again, contact your system manager.Adjusting the VolumeTo adjust the volume to a comfortable level:Turn the Volume Knob clockwise (to increase the volume) or counter clockwise (to decrease the volume). Turning the Display/Keypad Light On or OffThe display light is useful when you need to read the information on the display and locate keys on the keypad in less than optimal lighting conditions (for example, during night time). To toggle the display and keypad light:Press the DIM softkey. The Control Head ships from the factory with the backlight set to HIGH.Entering Menus (Softkeys)Softkeys are menu items that appear on the bottom row of the control head’s display. These menu items are software-activated and enable you to access many of the radio’s features without having to activate dedicated mechanical controls. Each menu item has a four-digit alpha label (for example, MUTE and VIEW).To access a menu item:Press the menu-select button (m) immediately below the softkey you wish to access. 96C67_Text.book Page 6 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 7Getting to Know Your RadioReturning to the HOME DisplayIn most cases, the home display is your radio’s dispatch state, that is, the default channel and zone that your radio operates on.If your radio is in a feature, you can return to the home display by pressing the EXIT menu or softkey. If your radio is not in a feature, you can return to the home display by pressing the Z menu button or softkey. You can also programme the orange button as a home button through the CPS.Note: The default channel and zone are programmed by your system manager.Trunked Modes or Conventional ChannelsDepending on how your radio is programmed, you can select conventional channels or trunked talkgroups. Conventional channels consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair, an associated squelch code pair, and a time-out timer value. See “Conventional Features” on page 43.Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/talkgroup combination and a time-out timer value. See “Trunking Features” on page 53.Field ProgrammingOther 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.96C67_Text.book Page 7 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
8Getting to Know Your RadioInterpreting Radio Status IndicatorsYour radio has three types of status indicators:• Status annunciators that appear on the display• LED indicators•Alert tonesStatus AnnunciatorsThese are small symbols that appear on the display above the channel name indicating status as you operate various radio features.Annunciator Indicates...CCarrier Squelch (Conventional mode only)All active traffic on the selected channel in being monitored during conventional operation.When not displayed, traffic is not open to monitoring.DSecure Operation onlyWhen lit solid, radio is transmitting in secure mode.When blinking, radio is receiving in secure mode.When off, radio is operating in clear mode.FCall Received Blinks when a Private Call, Phone Call or page is received.GScan The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels/modes for activity.(H)Priority ScanIndicates scanning of a priority mode (blinking for Priority 1 mode; solid for Priority 2 mode). MRSSIRadio signal strength.96C67_Text.book Page 8 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 9Getting to Know Your Radio RTx Power LevelTransmission power is low.PPP Link EstablishmentRadio is ready to receive data through a data cable.J Direct/Talkaround (Conventional operation only)When on, indicates you are talking directly to another radio.When off, you are talking through a repeater. Packet Data ActivityThe radio is transmitting/receiving data. Packet Data IPThe radio is ready to access the FNE ***.Annunciator Indicates...96C67_Text.book Page 9 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
10Getting to Know Your RadioLED IndicationsThe LED indicator on the front of the control head indicates operational status as you use various features:Alert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.LED State Indicates...Continuous red when you press PTT button to transmitNormal transmissionUnlit when you press PTT button to transmitNot transmittingSteady yellow Channel activity is present.Blinking Green Receiving a call or page.Type of Tone Indicates... ActionShort, low-pitched toneUnsuccessful power-up. Radio failed self-test. Radio not ready for use.Contact yourservice representative.Invalid (bad) key press. A key press was rejected.Time-out timer warning. Transmission time will expire in four seconds.Short, medium-pitched toneValid (good) key press. A key press was accepted.Pressed emergency button to enter emergency. Emergency entered.Short, high-pitched toneSuccessful power-up. Radio passed self-test.96C67_Text.book Page 10 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 11Getting to Know Your RadioContinuous, low-pitched toneTransmit on receive-only mode. Pressed PTT button on receive-only mode.Release PTT button.Transmit inhibit on busy mode. Pressed PTT button while mode is busy.Invalid mode. An invalid or unprogrammed operation.Time-out timer timed out. Transmission terminated.Release PTT button.Continuous, medium-pitched toneEmergency alarm/call exit. Exiting.Faint beeping tone every ten seconds (trunked systems only)Failsoft.“Bah-bah-bah-bah” (trunked systems only)Trunked system busy. Radio is in queue.Waiting for next available mode.Single, medium-pitched tones followed by group of four medium-pitched tonesYour page has been received by the target radio.Group of two medium-pitched tonesPrivate Conversation call received.Group of three medium-pitched (di-di-dit) tones (trunked systems only)Call back. A talkgroup is now available.Okay to transmit in that talkgroup.Type of Tone Indicates... Action96C67_Text.book Page 11 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
12Getting to Know Your RadioGroup of four medium-pitched tones every five secondsCall Alert (page) received by your radio.Short, medium-pitched tone (trunking only)Echo received in response to emergency alarms.Four short, medium-pitched tonesEmergency alarm acknowledged.Continuous, low-pitched toneNo Emergency. Current trunking personality or conventional system does not have emergency enabled. No emergency tone.Group of two high-pitched tonesFast ring in Private call.System is searching for target radio.Type of Tone Indicates... Action96C67_Text.book Page 12 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 13Getting to Know Your RadioAlert Tones (Secure-Equipped Radios Only)Your secure-equipped radio uses alert tones to let you know the condition of security features.Type of Tone Indication ActionOne beep immediately after PTT button pressIndicates clear transmission on secure-equipped radio.Six medium-pitched tonesKeyfail. Encryption key lost or erased.Reload key.Six medium-pitched tones (continuous)Keyfail. Radio set in secure position. PTT is being pressed.Set radio to clear, or select a clear mode, or reload key.Six medium-pitched tones on radio power-upEncrypted operation problem. Radio is set to either clear or secure.Reload key.Six medium-pitched tones every five to ten secondsEncrypted operation problem. PTT button not being pressed.Set radio to clear, or select a clear mode, or reload key.Consecutive, medium-pitched tonesLoss of encryption key during secure operation.Reload key.96C67_Text.book Page 13 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
14Getting to Know Your RadioEntering Characters Using the KeypadYour XTL 1500 radio accepts input through the keypad in the form of numeric or alphanumeric strings. You may use manual keypad entry to select a status or a mode, to program a list, or to call a radio ID.For instance, when you access the Status function using the STS softkey, the display shows the last successfully acknowledged status first. If you would like to send a different status message, you can scroll to the entry or, in the case of long lists, use the keypad to enter a number corresponding to its numeric location in the list. If you wish to access the twelfth status entry in the list, for example, you can press 1 and then 2, and press the PTT button to transmit that status.This concludes an introduction on operating your XTL 1500 radio. You can now begin familiarizing yourself with using your radio to perform basic procedures such as transmitting and receiving. These are covered in the following chapter.96C67_Text.book Page 14 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 15Basic Radio OperationThis section describes how to perform the following basic radio procedures:• Monitoring Conventional Modes (page 16)• Selecting a Zone and Mode (page 17)• Receiving on Conventional Modes (page 18)• Adjusting the Squelch Setting (page 18)• Receiving on Trunked Systems (page 19)• Transmitting on Conventional Modes (page 19)• Transmitting on Trunked Systems (page 20)Use the foldout at the back of this user guide as a reference when you review these procedures.This section also has information on the following feature:• Time-Out Timer or TOT (page 21)96C67_Text.book Page 15 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
16Basic Radio OperationMonitoring Conventional ModesTo monitor conventional modes, do the following:To cancel monitoring:Note: If radio is in conventional mode, with Carrier Squelch selected, the carrier squelch annunciator will remain on the display.1Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.2The display shows MON ON and the carrier squelch annunciator is turned on indicating that the squelch circuit has been opened, allowing you to monitor all of the traffic on the channel.1Press the preprogrammed Monitor button2The display shows MON OFF and the carrier squelch annunciator is turned off.96C67_Text.book Page 16 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 17Basic Radio OperationSelecting a Zone and Mode (Channel)A channel is a group of radio characteristics such as transmit/receive frequency pairs stored in your radio. A zone is a grouping of channels. A mode is a combination of zones and channels. Your radio is programmed by your system manager to have channels and zones that you need in order to perform your day-to-day operations.When your radio powers up, it defaults to the last selected zone and channel before it was powered off previously. At times, you may need to select a different zone or channel to transmit or receive on, as follows:1Press the m button below ZONE. 2The display shows the current zone and mode.3Rotate the Mode Knob until the desired zone is displayed.OR4Press ZNUP or ZNDN preprogrammed buttons or softkeys to scroll through the zones.OR5If you know the zone number, enter it using the keypad on the keypad microphone.6Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone.7To select a particular mode within a zone, rotate the Mode Knob until the desired mode is displayed.Note: After the selection timer expires, the radio will automatically select the zone and mode.CHAN TGRP ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 17 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
18Basic Radio OperationReceiving on a Conventional ModeFollow these steps to receive on a conventional mode: Adjusting the Squelch SettingYour radio’s ability to transmit and receive signals varies as you move away from or close to your base station. You can adjust your radio’s squelch to improve its ability to receive transmissions.Follow these steps to change the squelch setting:1Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17).2When you hear a transmission, use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level if necessary.Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode.Note: If the mode is busy when your radio is receiving a clear signal, the yellow LED blinks continuously until the mode is not in use.1Press SQL. The display shows SQL XX, where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15. 2To scroll to the desired squelch setting, choose one of the following: Rotate the Mode KnobOR Press the + or - softkeysORUse the navigation keys on the keypad mic.3Press the EXIT softkey to return to the selected channel. 96C67_Text.book Page 18 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 19Basic Radio OperationReceiving on Trunked SystemsFollow these steps to receive while operating on a trunked system:Transmitting on Conventional ModesFollow these steps to transmit on a conventional mode:1Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17).2When you hear a transmission, use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level if necessary.Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode.1Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17).When you hear a transmission, use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level if necessary.2When a mode becomes available, press and hold the PTT button to transmit. Speak clearly into the microphone. The red LED lights continuously when the radio is transmitting.3Release the PTT button to receive.Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only mode, you will hear a continuous low-pitched (“invalid mode”) tone.96C67_Text.book Page 19 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
20Basic Radio OperationTransmitting on Trunked SystemsFollow these steps to transmit on a trunked system:1Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17).Note:If no secure voice modes are available for a transmission, the display shows NO SEC. You must switch to a clear mode or wait until a secure voice channel is available before you can transmit.When you hear a transmission, use the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level if necessary.2Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.Speak clearly into the microphone.The red LED lights steadily when the radio is transmitting.3Release the PTT button to receive.Notes: If you hear a busy (“bah-bah-bah-bah”) signal, release the PTT button. You hear a “di-di-dit” (“call-back”) tone. You have three seconds to transmit before you hear another busy signal.If transmission is not possible for some reason, you hear a continuous, low-pitched (“talk prohibit”) tone. Your radio may be out of range.96C67_Text.book Page 20 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 21Basic Radio OperationTime-Out TimerThis feature limits the amount of time you can continuously transmit. Your system manager can program the timer for up to 465 seconds at 15-second intervals. XTL 1500 radios are programmed at the factory to time-out after 60 seconds.Notes: You hear a low-pitched alert tone four seconds before your transmission is about to expire.If you hold down the PTT button longer than the programmed time, you hear a continuous, low-pitched tone. This tone ceases to sound when you release the PTT button.96C67_Text.book Page 21 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
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ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 23Common Radio FeaturesThis section contains information and procedures associated with various features that may have been enabled in your radio by your system manager. The following information is covered in this section:• Conventional Squelch Options(page 27)• Types of Scan (page 31)• PTT-ID (page 33)• Time-Out Timer (page 33)The following procedures are covered in this section:• Sending a status call (trunking systems only) (page 24)• Selecting the transmit power level (page 26)• Sending an emergency alarm (page 28)• Sending a silent emergency alarm (page 29)• Sending an emergency call (page 29)• Muting and unmuting keypad tones (page 30)• Turning scanning on or off (page 32)• Deleting nuisance modes from the scan list (page 32)• Telephone operation (page 34)• Call Alert (page 35)• Optional external alarms (horn and/or lights) (page 41)96C67_Text.book Page 23 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
24Common Radio FeaturesSending a Status Call (Trunking Only)A Status Call is a text message sent to the dispatcher informing him or her of your situation. It does not involve a voice transmission. The status call feature is available on both conventional and trunked systems. For example, a status call might indicate to the dispatcher that you are ENROUTE or AT SITE.Status names are field-programmable. In trunking modes, each radio can have up to eight separate statuses.Follow these steps to send a status call to your dispatcher:1Press the m button below STSORPress the preprogrammed Status button and proceed to step 3.2The display shows the last acknowledged status entry or the first status entry in the list.3Rotate the Mode Knob button to scroll through the available status choicesORUse the navigation keys on the keypad mic.Stop scrolling when you reach the desired status (for example, STS 3).4Press the PTT button to transmit the selected status. The display shows PLS WAIT. STS MUTE CALL H / L EXIT96C67_Text.book Page 24 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 25Common Radio FeaturesThe dispatcher transmits an acknowledgment upon receipt of the status. Four tones sound and ACK RCVD is displayed by your radio upon receipt. The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.• 4 tonesIn a trunking system, if the status is not acknowledged after approximately six seconds, the display alternately shows NO ACK and the associated status name. You also hear a continuous low-pitched (“talk prohibit”) tone until you press the PTT button. • Talk-prohibit tone5If you do not receive an acknowledgment:Press the EXIT softkey to exit status and return to normal dispatch operation.ORPress the PTT button to transmit the status again.Note: If you enter the status menu without taking any action for six seconds, you will hear an alert tone warning you that status menus are active. You can still receive voice transmissions during this time. Press the PTT button to transmit the status, or press the EXIT softkey to exit the status menu.96C67_Text.book Page 25 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
26Common Radio FeaturesSelecting Transmit Power LevelYou may need to change the transmit power level on your XTL 5000 radio based on operating conditions. Note: When you power on your radio, it automatically defaults to a HIGH PWR transmit state even if you had selected LOW PWR before you turned the radio off.1Press the m button below PWR.2The display shows HIGH PWR or LOW PWR depending on what was selected previously.3Press the softkey to switch from HIGH PWR to LOW PWR. PWR PWR RPWR 96C67_Text.book Page 26 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 27Common Radio FeaturesConventional Squelch OptionsThe term “squelch” is used to describe the muting of audio circuits when signal levels received by a radio fall below a pre-determined threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all channel activity that exceeds the radio’s preset squelch level. This squelch level is programmed by your system manager.Analog Squelch OptionsTone Private-Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and network ID are coded squelch modes; carrier squelch is not. Your system manager can program each mode with one of these squelch options as appropriate.During carrier squelch operation, all traffic on the channel is heard. During PL or DPL operation, your radio responds to only those messages intended specifically for you.Digital Squelch OptionsEach conventional personality can be programmed for one of the following squelch options in digital mode:•Digital Carrier-Operated Squelch (DOS) — This option allows you to hear all digital traffic.•Normal Squelch — This option allows you to hear any digital traffic that has the correct network access code.•Selective Squelch — This option allows you to hear any digital traffic that has the correct network access code and the correct talkgroup.•Data Squelch — This option allows you to hear any digital traffic that matches the network access code and sel call packet.96C67_Text.book Page 27 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
28Common Radio FeaturesSending an Emergency AlarmThis feature is useful when you want to alert the dispatcher of an emergency condition. The dispatcher receives your radio ID in addition to the emergency message. An emergency call gives your radio priority over any other traffic on the channel.Follow the steps below to send an emergency alarm:Press the orange button (T1).The display alternately shows EMERGNCY and the name of the current zone and mode. You hear a short, medium-pitched (“emergency”) tone.• Short toneWhen the dispatcher acknowledges the emergency, you hear four short, medium-pitched tones and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio automatically exits emergency mode and returns to the home display.Note: If you do not receive an acknowledgment for the emergency alarm, the radio automatically re-transmits the emergency alarm. The number of repetitions is preprogrammed by your system manager.RESP MUTE ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 28 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 29Common Radio FeaturesSending an Emergency CallThese steps explain the sending of a trunked emergency alarm with call. When sending a trunked emergency call only (not available for conventional emergency), an emergency alarm is not automatically sent to the dispatcher.1Press the orange button (T1).EMERGNCY and the zone and mode are alternately displayed, and a short, medium-pitched emergency tone sounds.The emergency alarm is automatically sent to the dispatcher.2Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.The emergency alarm ends and the radio enters the emergency call mode. The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in emergency call operation.3To exit the emergency call mode, press the orange emergency button (T1) for more than 1-1/2 seconds (programmable).A medium-pitched exit tone sounds until you release T1. The radio returns to normal operation.CHAN TGRP ZONE H / LRESP MUTE ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 29 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
30Common Radio FeaturesSpecial 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 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.Notes: The operating mode for your emergency call assumes one of two possible programmed operations:• For non-revert operation, you will talk on the mode you selected before the emergency call.• For revert operation, you will talk on a programmed emergency mode.If you change operating modes while in emergency call operation, the emergency call is moved to, and continues on, the new mode.Important: Exit the emergency call mode when you have finished.!96C67_Text.book Page 30 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 31Common Radio FeaturesTypes of ScanYour XTL 1500 radio can monitor traffic on many different channels by scanning a list containing as many as 15 conventional or trunked modes. Up to 2 different scan lists are available per radio. A special package configured by your service provider can allow up to a maximum of 20 scan lists. Setting the modes to be scanned is programmed in advance by a qualified radio technician.Notes:• You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enabled. • Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery.Types of Scan ListsList Type DescriptionConventional Only conventional modes are in the list.Talkgroup Scan Conventional and Trunking modes from one trunking system are in the list. Priority scan operation is not available.Types of ScanningType DescriptionAutomatic (autoscan) When selected, a channel with autoscan automatically begins scanning its associated scan list. The radio continues auto scanning until you select a channel without autoscan enabled.Operator-Selectable Scan can be programmed, by a qualified radio technician, to be selected either from a menu or by a preprogrammed Scan button.96C67_Text.book Page 31 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
32Common Radio FeaturesTurning Scan On or OffDeleting Nuisance ModesDuring scanning, you can temporarily delete modes you do not want to hear. This feature must be preprogrammed by your system manager.Follow these steps to delete a nuisance mode:1Press m below SCAN.ORAlternatively press the preprogrammed Scan button.2The display shows SCAN ON if previously SCAN OFF was selected and the scan indicator is turned on.OR3The display shows SCAN OFF if previously SCAN ON was selected and the scan indicator is turned off 1When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete,Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.ORPress the NUIS softkey to delete the mode.A valid key-press chirp tone sounds. The mode is deleted and the radio continues to scan the remaining modes.Note: You cannot delete priority modes and the designated transmit channel.2To resume scanning the deleted mode, press scan off and then back on again.ORTurn power off and then back on again.SCAN 96C67_Text.book Page 32 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 33Common Radio FeaturesPTT-ID (Optional)This stands for Push-to-Talk ID. This feature is programmed as needed for each channel by your system manager. If this feature is made available for your talkgroup, it allows you to see the ID number of the radio from which you are receiving a transmission. This ID could be up to eight characters in length and is shown on your display as well as on your dispatcher’s display.In addition, your radio ID number is automatically sent when you transmit. For digital voice transmissions, your radio ID is sent continuously during the voice transmission.Time-Out TimerA time-out timer function 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.96C67_Text.book Page 33 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
34Common Radio FeaturesTelephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking)You can use your radio in a manner similar to a standard telephone.Answering a Telephone CallNote: This section is only applicable for trunking modes.When your radio receives a telephone call:• Telephone-like ringing sounds.•PHN CALL and the present mode are alternately displayed.• The Call-Received status annunciator (F) blinks in the display.Note:Incoming phone numbers are not stored in the phone list.1Press the RESP softkey or the Call-Response preprogrammed menu button.Note:The Call-Received status annunciator is no longer displayed.2Press the PTT button to talk; release the PTT button to listen.3Press EXIT or the Phone menu button to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.Note: For conventional mode, your radio behaves as in normal dispatch call. When it receives a telephone call, the radio immediately unmutes with the display blank.RESP EXITCHAN TGRP ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 34 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 35Common Radio FeaturesCall Alert (Conventional and Trunking)With Call Alert, your radio can receive, respond to, and send pages (like a beeper), depending upon how it is programmed.Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or ReceivedEntering Directly the ID Number to Be PagedYou can use the keypad to directly enter the ID number of the person you want to page. Follow these steps to enter the ID directly:1Press the m button below PAGE.2The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.3Go to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 38 to send your page.1For Call Alert, press the PAGE softkey.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.2Use the keypad to enter the new ID number.PROG PAGELIST PROG PAGELIST LIST 96C67_Text.book Page 35 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
36Common Radio FeaturesScrolling to an ID Number in the Page ListNotes: If you enter more than six digits and press the PTT button, you will hear a bad key-press tone.Press the < button to move the cursor to the left and erase the previous digit. When you have erased the last digit, press the < button to display the last entry in the list. Press the > button to display the first list entry.1Press the m button below PAGE.2The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.3Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll through the list.The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed when you stop.Note:The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list.4Refer to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 38 to send your page.PROG PAGELIST LNUM LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 36 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 37Common Radio FeaturesGoing Directly to an ID Number in the Page ListNote: See “Programming a Page or Call Number” on page 55.1Press the m button below PAGE.2The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.3Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll through the list.Note:The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list.4Do the following:• Press the numeric keys to enter the first digit of the location number.That position in the list is immediately displayed only if there are fewer than 10 members. The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed.OR• If there are 10 or more members, LOC#X| is displayed (where X is a 0 or a 1 and it is the first digit entered). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit.PROG PAGELIST LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 37 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
38Common Radio FeaturesSending a Call Alert PageFollow these steps to send a call alert page:• Press the numeric keys to enter the second digit of the location number.The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed.Note:The display shows INVALID if you enter a nonexisting number (for example, 24). The radio will revert back to step 4.5Refer to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 38 for sending a page.1Press the PTT button.If you hear four tones, the system has received the ID number. The radio you called is on the air and has received your page. Your radio automatically returns to the home display.If you hear only one tone, the system has received the ID number, but the radio you are paging is not on the air. Proceed to the next step.2To try paging the number again, press the PTT button.ORTo hang up, press the EXIT softkey to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.Note:If you hear a low-pitched alert tone and the display shows NO ACK, the radio you called did not acknowledged the Call Alert within six seconds. Try again or press the EXIT softkey to exit.96C67_Text.book Page 38 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 39Common Radio FeaturesAnswering a Call Alert PageYou can answer a Call Alert page using the PTT button or using Enhanced Private Call.Answering a Page Using PTT Button1If you hear a recurring four-beep tone, your radio is receiving a Call Alert page. The display alternately shows the current mode name and PAGE RCV. The Call-Received status annunciator (F) blinks.Note: The four-beep tone will continue until you answer the page or reset the radio. 2To turn-off the Call Alert audible and visual indicators:Press any keypad key or control head button (except the orange button), or change the mode.1Press the PTT button.The display shows the current mode. The audible alert and F status annunciator turns off.2The radio stores the ID number of the paging radio as the last ID number received.Note:Pressing the PTT button enables you to transmit, and releasing it enables you to listen to a transmission. Everyone in the talkgroup will hear your voice when you transmit.CHAN TGRP ZONE H / LRESP EXIT96C67_Text.book Page 39 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
40Common Radio FeaturesAnswering a Page Using Enhanced Private Call1Press the programmed quick-response or call button.ORPress the m button below CALL.The display shows the ID number of the paging radio.2Press the PTT button.The ID number is transmitted.3Pause for one second to allow the alert tone to sound on the receiving radio.Release the PTT button to listen to the transmission.Notes:The display shows NO ANSR if the party does not answer within 20 seconds. An alert tone sounds and the telephone-like ringing will stop.The display shows NO ACK if the called radio is not in service. No ringing will sound.4Press the PTT button to continue with your Private Conversation after you hear the other party’s voice.5Press EXIT to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.LIST 96C67_Text.book Page 40 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 41Common Radio FeaturesOptional External Alarms (Horn and/or Lights)Your radio can be equipped to activate external alarms when a Call Alert page, Selective Call, or Private Conversation call is received.This feature is useful when you must leave the vehicle, but need to receive any incoming messages. Because this option requires the installation of additional relays, ask the system administrator if this option is installed.Turning External Alarm(s) On or OffPermanent Horn and/or LightsChanging or Turning Off the Selected Alarm(s)1Press the m button below H/L.2The display shows H/L ON if previously H/L OFF was selected and enables horn and lights.The display alternatively shows the enabled alarm and the selected mode.Note: The radio will remember the current state of the horn and lights feature when the radio is turned off1Press the m button below H/L2The display shows H/L OFF if previously H/L ON was selected and disables horn and lights.The display alternatively shows the enabled alarm and the selected mode.CHAN MUTE ZONE H / LCHAN MUTE ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 41 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
42Common Radio FeaturesWhen a Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned OnNon-rearmableTo turn off the external alarm(s), press the m button below H/L or any other control head button.When the external alarm(s) are turned off, the feature is deactivated. To reactivate the feature, perform the steps of “Turning External Alarm(s) On or Off” on page 41.RearmableTo turn off the external alarm(s), press any control head button. When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they are automatically rearmed.When a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the vehicle’s lights turn on for 60 seconds. (These time intervals can be changed by the system administrator.)The display alternates between the type of call received (CALL RCV, or PAGE RCV) and the selected mode name. The Call-Received status annunciator both blink.CHAN MUTE ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 42 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 43Conventional FeaturesThis chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation. The following topics are covered:• Repeater/Direct Operation (page 43)• Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 44)• Smart PTT (page 45)• Talkgroup Calls (page 46)• Selective Calls (page 47)Repeater/Direct OperationTwo types of operation are available with this feature:If repeater/direct is associated with a mode, that mode is programmed by your system manager for repeater or direct operation.Direct You can bypass the repeater and talk directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are identical.Repeater You talk through the repeater, thereby increasing the radio’s range. The transmit and receive frequencies differ.96C67_Text.book Page 43 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
44Conventional FeaturesStatus 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 Call1Press the STS softkey, and the display shows the last-acknowledged status name.2Rotate the Mode knob 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.3The display shows the desired status name or number, press the preprogrammed SEL menu button or the PTT button to send the transmission.One of the following conditions occurs:• The radio display shows PLS WAIT until the transmission is received and acknowledged.When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four high-pitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RCVD The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.• 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.• If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following:Press the microphone PTT button or preprogrammed SEL menu button to resend the status transmission.ORPress the EXIT softkey to return to normal dispatch operation.96C67_Text.book Page 44 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 45Conventional FeaturesSmart PTTSmart PTT is a feature that can be programmed for modes according to your needs and/or the needs of your workgroup. This gives the system manager better control of radio operations. You may notice two differences in radio operation while on a mode programmed for Smart PTT:• You will not be able to transmit and will hear a continuous alert tone until you release the PTT button.• The monitor function is disabled.Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio:Transmit Inhibit on Busy ChannelYou will not be able to transmit if any traffic is detected on the mode.Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch Code featureYou will not be able to transmit on an active mode with a squelch code other than your own; or with an encryption key other than your own if your radio is secure-equipped. You can transmit if the PL code is the same as yours.Quick-Key Override This feature can work with variation 1 or 2. You can override transmit-inhibit by quick-keying the radio; in other words, pressing the PTT button twice within the time programmed for Smart PTT Quick-Key Timer. (The default value is half a second).96C67_Text.book Page 45 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
46Conventional FeaturesTalkgroup CallsThis feature enables your system manager to define a group of conventional system users who can share the use of a conventional channel. Talkgroups can be associated with a personality as programmed by your system manager, or you can select them yourself.If you have a radio that is secure-equipped, encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys can be selected by changing the active talkgroup. (See “Secure Features” on page 73 for more information.)Selecting a TalkgroupFollow the steps below to select a talkgroup:1Press the m button directly below TGRP.The display shows the last user-selected and stored talkgroup, and the available menu entries.2Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll through the list of talkgroups.ORUse the keypad to enter the number of the desired index.3Press the m button directly below PSET (PRESET) to select the preset or programmed talkgroup.ORPress the m button directly below SEL (SELECT) to save the currently displayed talkgroup and return to the home display.CHAN TGRP ZONE H / LSEL PSET CNCL96C67_Text.book Page 46 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 47Conventional FeaturesSelective CallsWith the Selective Call feature, your radio conversation is heard only by you and the other party involved.Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or ReceivedNote: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased, the display shows KEY FAIL. You hear a momentary key fail tone.If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ILGL KEY. You hear a momentary illegal key tone.4Press the EXIT to exit this menu.1Press the m button below CALL2The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 3Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 51 to place your call.PHON CALL PAGE EXITLIST 96C67_Text.book Page 47 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
48Conventional FeaturesEntering Directly the ID Number to Be CalledYou can use the keypad to directly enter the ID number of the person you want to call. Follow these steps to enter the ID directly:1For Selective Call, press the CALL softkey.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. =2Use the keypad to enter the new ID number.Notes: If you enter more than, or less than, six digits and press the PTT button, you will hear a bad key-press tone.Press the < button to move the cursor to the left and erase the previous digit. When you have erased the last digit, press the < button to display the last entry in the list. Press the > button to display the first list entry.LIST LIST 96C67_Text.book Page 48 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 49Conventional FeaturesScrolling to an ID Number in the Call ListThe same call list is shared by the Private Conversation.1 Press the m button below CALL.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 2Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll through the list.The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed when you stop.Note:The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list.3Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 51 to place your call.LIST LNUM LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 49 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
50Conventional FeaturesGoing Directly to an ID Number in the Call List1Press the m button below CALL.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 2Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll through the list.Note:The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list.3Do the following:• Press the numeric keys to enter the first digit of the location number.That position in the list is immediately displayed only if there are fewer than 10 members. The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed.OR•If there are 10 or more members, LOC#X| is displayed (where X is a 0 or a 1 and it is the first digit entered).The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit.LIST LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 50 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 51Conventional FeaturesStarting a Selective CallFollow the steps below to initiate a Selective Call:4Press the numeric keys to enter the second digit of the location number.The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed.Note: The display shows INVALID if you enter a nonexisting number (for example, 24). The radio will revert back to step 3.1Press the PTT button.The display shows the caller ID number and Zone channel.The Call-Received status annunciator (F) blinks2Pause for one second for the alert tone to sound on the receiving radio.3When the person you called answers, press the PTT button to respond.4To hang up, press the EXIT softkey. The radio returns to the home display.96C67_Text.book Page 51 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
52Conventional FeaturesNotes96C67_Text.book Page 52 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 53Trunking FeaturesFeatures Used on Trunking SystemsThis chapter shows you how to access features available on trunking systems. The following topics are covered:• Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number (page 54)• Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Number (page 55)• Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Name (page 58)• Enhanced Private Conversation (page 60)• Dynamic Regrouping (page 67)• SmartZone Operation (page 68)• Out-of-Range Indication (page 71)• Trunked Announcement (page 72)96C67_Text.book Page 53 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
54Trunking FeaturesViewing Your Radio’s ID Number1Press the m button below CALL.2The display shows the ID number.3Press the left navigation key on the keypad mic.ORIf you are in the preprogrammed call list, press the * button on the keypad mic.The display shows ID: and the ID number.4Press the EXIT softkey to return to the home display.PHON CALL PAGE EXITLIST LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 54 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 55Trunking FeaturesProgramming a Page or Call NumberThis feature lets you change the ID numbers assigned to the call lists used by the trunked Private Conversation™ and Call Alert features, as well as the phone numbers used by the phone feature.1Press the m button below PROG.2Press the m button below PHON, CALL or PAGE as appropriate to access the call list you want to edit.The display shows the first member’s name above either the phone number or above the radio ID number. 3Rotate the Mode Knob buttons to view other list members.ORTo directly access an entry, use the keypad to enter its numerical position in the list (any programmed location from 1 to 100).4Press the NUM softkey to enter number edit mode.5Erase the old number by pressing the < button to delete each digit.Note:If you accidentally erase all the numbers, press the < or > button to exit without making any changes. Start again at step 3. To return to the home display without making any changes, press the EXIT softkey.PROG PAGEPHON CALL PAGE EXIT96C67_Text.book Page 55 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
56Trunking FeaturesThe following table shows what keys to press and how many times to press them to enter a character.6Press the numeric keys (0 through 9) to enter the new number.The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next number to be added.To enter a number at the blinking cursor, refer to the following table.KeyNumber of times the key is pressed12345678900( )<>11&%2ABC2abc3DEF3def4GHI 4gh i5JKL5j k l6MNO6mno7PQRS7pqrs8TUV8 t uv9WXYZ9wxyz**/+-=##. !?, ;96C67_Text.book Page 56 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 57Trunking FeaturesNote:Some phone networks require a pause in the phone dialing sequence. To enter a pause in a phone number (up to 16 digits), press * first, and then #. The display shows P for pause.7Do one of the following:• Press the SAVE softkey to save your changes.You can continue to edit other numbers by returning to step 3.OR• Press the EXIT softkey to exit the number editing mode without saving the changes.8Press the EXIT softkey to exit the programming mode and return to the home display.96C67_Text.book Page 57 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
58Trunking FeaturesProgramming a Page or Call NameThis feature lets you change the ID names assigned to the call lists used by the trunked Private Conversation and Call Alert features, as well as the phone names used by the phone feature.1Press the m button below PROG.2Do one of the following:• Press the m button below PHON to access the phone list,OR• Press the m button below CALL or PAGE to access the call list.The display shows the first member’s name above either the phone number or above the radio ID number.The display shows the programming-mode annunciator (a blinking I) until you exit the programming list mode.3Do one of the following:• Rotate the Mode Knob to view other list members.OR• Use the keypad to enter a member’s position number (any preprogrammed location from 1 to 100) to go directly to that member.4Press the NAME softkey, to enter the name edit mode.5Erase the old name by pressing < to delete each character.PROG PAGECALL SCAN VIEW96C67_Text.book Page 58 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 59Trunking FeaturesRefer to the table on page 56 to see what keys to press and how many times to press them to select a character.Note: To leave a space in the text, press > twice.Note:If you erase all of the characters, Rotate the Mode Knob to exit without making any changes. Begin again at step 3, or press EXIT to return to the home display.6Press any button on the telephone-style keypad to enter new characters.The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next character to be added.To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the following table.7Do one of the following:• Press the SAVE softkey to save your changes.You can continue to edit other names by returning to step 3.OR• Press the EXIT softkey to exit the name editing mode without saving the changes.8Press the EXIT softkey to exit the programming mode and return to the home display.96C67_Text.book Page 59 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
60Trunking FeaturesHang Up Box (HUB)To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB). 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.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.Enhanced Private ConversationWith Enhanced Private Conversation™, your radio conversation is heard only by you and the other party involved.Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received1Press the m button below CALL.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.2The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.3Refer to “Sending a Private Conversation Call” on page 64 to place your call. CALL SCAN VIEWLIST 96C67_Text.book Page 60 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 61Trunking FeaturesEntering Directly the ID Number to Be CalledYou can use the keypad to directly enter the ID number of the person you want to call. Follow these steps to enter the ID directly:1For Private Conversation, press the > button to scroll to the CALL softkey.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.2Use the keypad to enter the new ID number.Notes: If you enter more than, or less than, six digits and press the PTT button, you will hear a bad key-press tone.Press the < button to move the cursor to the left and erase the previous digit. When you have erased the last digit, press the < button to display the last entry in the list. Press the > button to display the first list entry.LIST LIST 96C67_Text.book Page 61 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
62Trunking FeaturesScrolling to an ID Number in the Call ListThe same call list is shared by Selective Call.1Press the m button below CALL.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 2Rotate the Mode knob to scroll through the list.The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed when you stop.Note:The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list.3Refer to “Sending a Private Conversation Call” on page 64 to place your call.LIST LNUM LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 62 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 63Trunking FeaturesGoing Directly to an ID Number in the Call List1Press the m button below CALL.The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 2Rotate the Mode knob to scroll through the list.Note:The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list.3Do the following:• Press the numeric keys to enter the first digit of the location number.That position in the list is immediately displayed only if there are fewer than 10 members. The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed.ORIf there are 10 or more members, LOC#X| is displayed (where X is a 0 or a 1 and it is the first digit entered). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit.• Press the numeric keys to enter the second digit of the location number.The member’s name and ID number are alternately displayed.Note:The display shows INVALID if you enter a nonexisting number (for example, 24). The radio reverts back to step 3.4Refer to “Sending a Private Conversation Call” on page 64 to place your call.LIST LNUM 96C67_Text.book Page 63 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
64Trunking FeaturesSending a Private Conversation CallFollow the steps below to initiate a Private Call:1Press the PTT button to send a Private Conversation Call to the radio whose ID number you have selected.The radio transmits the ID number.2Pause for one second for the alert tone to sound on the receiving radio.Notes:If the party does not answer within 20 seconds, the display shows NO ANSR. You hear an alert tone and the telephone-like ringing stops.If the radio you called is not in service. the display shows NO ACK. You will not hear ringing.3When the person you called answers, press the PTT button to respond.4To hang up, press the EXIT softkey. The radio returns to the home display.96C67_Text.book Page 64 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 65Trunking FeaturesAnswering an Enhanced Private Conversation CallIf you hear two alert tones (repeating every 5 seconds for 20 seconds) sound, CALL RCV and the present mode are alternately displayed.The Call-Received status annunciator (F) blinks.Note: If you do not answer within 20 seconds, the radio returns to the home display.1Press the m button below CALL.ORIf your radio has a programmed call-response or call button, press it to see the display shown in step 2. Proceed to step 3.2The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received either as the incoming caller’s ID number (Private Conversation II).Note: If you press the PTT button before you press the quick-response button, your response is transmitted to everyone in the talkgroup. Press the PTT button to answer the call.3A busy tone indicates the system is busy. If you hear a call-back tone, a mode is available. The radio automatically keys up for three seconds, after which you can begin speaking.RESP EXITLIST 96C67_Text.book Page 65 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
66Trunking Features4To hang up, do one of the following:• Press the EXIT softkey.OR• Press the preprogrammed quick-response button if your radio has one.The caller’s ID number is saved as the last ID number received.The radio returns to the home display.96C67_Text.book Page 66 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 67Trunking FeaturesDynamic RegroupingThis feature is programmed in each radio by a qualified radio technician. During special operations, dynamic regrouping allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a single trunked mode so they can communicate with each other.Electronic (Menu) Mode SelectionDynamic Regrouping is transparent to you until the dispatcher activates it. You hear an invalid-mode tone if you select dynamic regrouping from the radio menu and it is not active.• If you hear a gurgle-like tone, dynamic regrouping is activated. Transmit and receive as usual.• When the dispatcher cancels dynamic-regrouping:– The radio returns to the pre-dynamic regrouping mode if the dynamic regrouping mode was selected.– The radio remains active on the selected mode if the dynamic regrouping mode was not selected.Selecting Enable and DisableThe dispatcher can classify regrouped radios as select-enabled or select-disabled.• Select-enabled radios can be changed to any available mode including the dynamic regrouping mode, once the dynamic position is selected.• Select-disabled radios can not be changed from the dynamic mode that the dispatcher has selected.Note: Scan, phone, and Private Conversation cannot be selected while the radio is select disabled.96C67_Text.book Page 67 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
68Trunking FeaturesSmartZone OperationA SmartZone® system allows up to 50 sites in a wide-area trunking system. Site switching features allow the radio to quickly switch to other sites within the SmartZone system. These features are based on signal strength and site preferences. No action is required on your part for site switching.However, your radio does have other SmartZone features that you can access.Locking/Unlocking a Site1Press the m button below SITE. The display shows the current lock state (LOCKED in this case) together with UNLK, and LOCK softkeys on the lower line.ORPress the preprogrammed Site Lock button to display the current lock state. Press and hold the preprogrammed Site Lock button. The lock state (SITE LOCKED or SITE UNLOCKED) will change once.Release the button to save the new lock state.Note:You can view the current site by pressing the preprogrammed search button.2The home display returns.UNLKLOCK96C67_Text.book Page 68 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 69Trunking FeaturesSearching for a SiteThe display shows SITE XX when you press the programmable site view button if your SmartZone radio has not received the current site’s ID from the control channel.1Do one of the following:• Momentarily press the preprogrammed Search button.The display shows the number or name of the affiliated site, followed by the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) level of the site.OR• Press and hold the preprogrammed Search button.The display shows SCANNING until the radio affiliates with a new site. The number of the new site is then displayed.2The home display is automatically returned.CHAN TGRP ZONE H / LCHAN MUTE ZONE H / LCHAN MUTE ZONE H / L96C67_Text.book Page 69 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
70Trunking FeaturesSite TrunkingSTE TRNK is alternately displayed (if so programmed) with the selected mode whenever the radio’s usable site is not communicating with the SmartZone controller. You can only communicate with other radios operating at the same site when STE TRNK is displayed. No wide-area calls can be made from a site-trunking site.FailsoftIf a trunking system experiences a complete failure, the radio will revert to failsoft operation and automatically switch to its failsoft channel. During failsoft, trunking repeaters will transmit a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds. The radio periodically leaves failsoft to search for a trunking site. The radio returns to failsoft if no trunking sites are found. If you press the PTT button while the radio is searching for a trunking site, the radio returns to failsoft and transmits. In failsoft, you can only communicate with other radios on the same mode and site. No wide-area call can be made from a failsoft mode. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio will automatically leave the failsoft operation and return to trunked operation.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: 1Rotate the Mode knob switch to change to a different repeater frequency.The failsoft condition is indicated by a faint beeping tone every nine seconds (radio unsquelched).When the trunking system returns to normal operation, the beeping tone stops.2Press the PTT button to talk, and release the button to listen.96C67_Text.book Page 70 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 71Trunking FeaturesOut-of-Range IndicationThe out-of-range display/audible indication feature can be enabled by your system manager. The display alternately shows OUT RNG and the current selected mode name. You hear a low-pitched tone 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.96C67_Text.book Page 71 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
72Trunking FeaturesTrunked AnnouncementThe 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 telephone-type 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.Initiating an AnnouncementIf your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls:1Rotate the Mode knob to locate the announcement-group mode.2Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement.96C67_Text.book Page 72 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 73Secure FeaturesFeatures Available on Secure XTL 1500This chapter covers features available on XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radios with secure encryption. The following topics are covered:• Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes (page 74)• System Considerations (page 75)• Loss Indication (page 75)• Selecting a Key (Conventional Only) (page 76)Note: The information in this section applies to both conventional and trunked systems. 96C67_Text.book Page 73 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
74Secure FeaturesTransmitting in Secure and Clear ModesIf your radio is secure-capable, you can transmit messages in secure mode.To transmit a message in secure or encrypted mode:1Press and release the preprogrammed SEC softkey when your radio is on personalities or talkgroups that have been designated by your system manager for secure transmissions.2Press the PTT button to transmit while the radio is on a personality or talkgroup programmed for secure. The radio will begin transmitting in secure mode. The display shows D (secure status annunciator) when the transmission is in progress.To transmit a message in non-encrypted or clear mode:Press and release the preprogrammed SEC softkey again.The radio will transmit in clear mode when you press the PTT button. The display does not show the D status annunciator.Note: You cannot change from secure to clear while the PTT button is pressed. The radio will generate an illegal tone and the transmission will be ended.Take note that the radio will then exit from its current mode. If current mode is SECURE, then it will exit to CLEAR mode.Secure-equipped radios automatically determine whether a voice message is being received in secure or clear mode. This allows you to receive either type of message without having to reset the preprogrammed Secure button.96C67_Text.book Page 74 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 75Secure FeaturesSystem Considerations•Trunked Systems only: If you press the PTT button when no secure-voice channel is available, the display shows NO SEC 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.•Digital trunking systems: You are allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call.Loss IndicationWhen 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.96C67_Text.book Page 75 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
76Secure FeaturesSelecting a Key (Conventional Only)This feature allows you to manually select one of the 18 encryption keys.Follow these steps to select a key:1Press and hold down SEC softkey until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Secure Menu.2Press the m button below KEY. The display shows the following options SEL (select), ABRT (abort) and PSET (pset). Rotate the Mode Knob to find the desired key.3Choose one of the following:a. To save a key, press SEL (select).b. To select the default encryption keys on a radio-wide basis, press PSET. Selecting preset will cause the radio to return to its preprogrammed keys on a per-zone/-mode basis. 4To abort this menu, press ABRT or the PTT button. The ABRT option 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.Notes: When you abort the key-select menu, the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu. ERAS KEY EXITSEL PSET ABRT96C67_Text.book Page 76 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 77TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems.If your radio is locked up or the display shows FL 01/90, 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.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.CAUTION!96C67_Text.book Page 77 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
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ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 79AccessoriesMotorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTL 1500 mobile two-way radio.For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise AntennasHAD4006_ VHF, 136–144 MHz, quarterwave whip, roof mountHAD4007_ VHF, 144–150.8 MHz, quarterwave, roof mountHAD4008_ VHF, 150.8–162 MHz, quarterwave, roof mountHAD4009_ VHF, 162–174 MHz, quarterwave, roof mountRAD4010_RB VHF, 136–174 MHz, halfwave, roof mountHAE4003_ UHF, 450–470 MHz, quarterwave whipHAE4004_ UHF, 470–512 MHz, quarterwaveHAE4011_ UHF, 450–470 MHz, 3.5 db, roof mountHAE4012_ UHF, 470–495 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mountHAE4013_ UHF, 494–512 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mountHAE6010_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, 3.5 db gainHAE6011_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, 5.0 db gainHAE6012_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, quarterwave whipHAE6013_ UHF, 380–470 MHz, 2.0 db gain, widebandRAE4014_RB UHF, 450–470 MHz, 5.0 db RAE4016_RB UHF, 494–512 MHz, 5.0 db gainHAF4013_ 764–870 MHz, 3db, low profileHAF4014_ 764–870 MHz, 3db, elevated feedHAF4016_ 764–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof mountHAF4017_ 764–870 MHz, 3db, Collinear96C67_Text.book Page 79 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
80AccessoriesCablesMicrophonesMiscellaneousRRA4935_ 900 MHz (890-960 MHz) 3 dBi Low Roof Top 14' cable lengthRAF4003_RM 900 MHz (890-960 MHz) 3 dBi Low Roof Top 22' cable lengthHKN4191_ Power, high-power, dash-mountHKN6160_ Data, 6-ft., dash-mount (kit)GKN6271_ Ignition Sense CableHMN1090_ Standard palm microphone HMN4079_ Keypad MicrophoneHMN1088_ ControlStation Desk MicrophoneHMN1081_ System 9000HLN5113_ Emergency footswitch HLN6188_ Emergency pushbuttonHLN6372_ Key lock mountHLN5131_ Emergency Pushbutton SwitchTLN4533_ RelaysHKN4258_ Cable Relays
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 81AccessoriesSpeakersTrunnion KitsHSN4031_ 7.5 W MCS externalHSN4038_ External 7.5 Watt SpeakerHLN6861_ HW Millennium Standard Install96C67_Text.book Page 81 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
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ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 83Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order:1“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” 2“THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.”State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.3Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel. 4“WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.: • latitude and longitude • bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north) • distance to a well-known landmark• vessel course, speed or destination5State the nature of the distress. 6Specify what kind of assistance you need. 7State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any.8Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.9“OVER.”10 Wait for a response. 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you. 96C67_Text.book Page 83 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
84Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeNon-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9. Operating Frequency RequirementsA radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz frequency• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be capable of operating:• in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency band, and• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below.Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard.Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel ListChannel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive1 156.050 160.6502 156.100 160.700* 156.150 160.7504 156.200 160.8005 156.250 160.8506 156.300 –7 156.350 160.9508 156.400 –96C67_Text.book Page 84 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 85Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013** 156.650 156.65014 156.700 156.70015** 156.750 156.75016 156.800 156.80017** 156.850 156.85018 156.900 161.50019 156.950 161.55020 157.000 161.600* 157.050 161.65022 157.100 161.700* 157.150 161.75024 157.200 161.80025 157.250 161.85026 157.300 161.90027 157.350 161.95028 157.400 162.00060 156.025 160.625* 156.075 160.67562 156.125 160.72563 156.175 160.775* 156.225 160.82565 156.275 160.87566 156.325 160.92567** 156.375 156.37568 156.425 156.425Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive96C67_Text.book Page 85 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
86Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.** Low power (1 W) only*** Guard bandNote: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only.69 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 –73 156.675 156.67574 156.725 156.72575 *** ***76 *** ***77** 156.875 –78 156.925 161.52579 156.975 161.57580 157.025 161.625* 157.075 161.675* 157.125 161.725* 157.175 161.77584 157.225 161.82585 157.275 161.87586 157.325 161.92587 157.375 161.97588 157.425 162.025Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive96C67_Text.book Page 86 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 87GlossaryACK Acknowledgment of communication.Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding.Coded Squelch 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 Private-Line (DPL) 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.Hang Up Disconnect.96C67_Text.book Page 87 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
88GlossaryHome 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 traffic on the active channel. This way, you can avoid 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 places the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed. Press this button to transmit, and release it to receive.Repeater A conventional radio feature, in which you talk through a receive/transmit facility 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).96C67_Text.book Page 88 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 89GlossarySquelch 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 SquelchA continuous sub-audible tone transmitted with the carrier.Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. 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.96C67_Text.book Page 89 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
90GlossaryNotes96C67_Text.book Page 90 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 91Commercial Warranty and ServiceLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Product.MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.ASTRO XTL 1500 Portable Units One (1) YearProduct Accessories One (1) Year96C67_Text.book Page 91 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
92Commercial Warranty and ServiceII. GENERAL PROVISIONS:This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.96C67_Text.book Page 92 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 93Commercial Warranty and ServiceV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.G) Rechargeable batteries if:• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering.• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified.H) Freight costs to the repair depot.I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.96C67_Text.book Page 93 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
94Commercial Warranty and ServiceJ) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product.K) Normal and customary wear and tear.VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; andC) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return. The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA.MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the 96C67_Text.book Page 94 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 95Commercial Warranty and ServiceProduct. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.VII. GOVERNING LAW:This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.ServiceProper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.96C67_Text.book Page 95 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
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ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 97IndexSymbols700/800 MHz frequencies .............2900 MHz frequencies ....................2Aalarmsending emergency .................28alarmscall received while on ..............42non-rearmable .........................42optional externalpurpose ................................41turning on and off .................41rearmable ................................42selected, turning on and off .....41alert tonesgeneral ....................................10secure-equipped radios ...........13analogtrunking system considerations 75analog squelch options ...............27annunciatorcall received ..............................8carrier squelch ...........................8direct .........................................9purpose .....................................8scan ...........................................8secure operation .......................8answeringcall alert page (Enhanced Private Call) .......................................40call alert page (PTT button) .....39private conversation call ..........65telephone call ..........................34autoscan .....................................31Bbasic radio operation ..................15box, hang up (HUB) ....................60Ccallsend a status .......................... 24sending emergency ................ 29talkgroup ................................. 46Call Alert ..................................... 60call alert pageanswering using Enhanced Private Call ........................... 40answering using PTT button ... 39sending ................................... 38call listdirectly accessing last ID number ..................... 37, 50, 63scrolling to last ID number ..................... 36, 49, 62call received status annunciator ... 8calling last ID number ........... 47, 60calls, status ................................. 44carrier squelch status annunciator ................................ 8channeldefinition ................................. 17selecting .................................. 17channels, conventional ................. 7conventionalchannel ..................................... 7conventional modereceiving ................................. 18scan ........................................ 31squelch options ....................... 27transmitting ............................. 19conventional operationencryption key selection .......... 76Ddeleting nuisance modes ............ 32digital carrier-operated squelch .. 27digital squelch options ................ 27digital trunking system considerations .......................... 75direct entry of last ID number ......................... 35, 48, 61direct status annunciator .............. 9display96C67_Text.book Page 97 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
98Indexdescription .................................6dynamic regroupingmode (menu) selection ............67purpose ...................................67select-disabled .........................67select-enabled .........................67Eeditingselecting characters .................59electronic (menu) mode selection 67emergencies, special considerations ..........................30emergency alarmsending ....................................28emergency call, sending .............29encryption key selection ..............76Enhanced Private Conversation ..60external alarmsoptional (horns and lights) .......41turning on and off ....................41Ffailsoftoperation .................................70tone .........................................70featurescommon radio ..........................23trunking ....................................53frequency rangeVHF ...........................................2frequency ranges700/800 MHz .............................2900 MHz ....................................2UHF ...........................................2Gglossary .......................................87Hhang up box (HUB) .....................60HOME key .....................................7HUB (hang up box) .....................60Iidentifying radio by PTT-ID .........33indicatorLED .........................................10out-of-range ............................71initiatetrunked announcement ...........72KkeyHOME .......................................7keypaddescription .................................3manual entry ...........................14selecting characters ................59Llast ..............................................47last ID numbercalling ................................47, 60direct entry ..................35, 48, 61directly accessing ........37, 50, 63paging .....................................60scrolling call list ...........36, 49, 62LED indicator ..............................10loss indication, secure operation 75Mmanual keypad entry ..................14modeconventionalreceiving ..............................18transmitting ..........................19definition ..................................17selection ..................................17slaving .......................................7trunked ......................................7modesdeleting nuisance ....................32monitoring conventional ..........1696C67_Text.book Page 98 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 99Indexmonitoring conventional modes ..16Nnon-rearmable alarms .................42non-ruthless preemption .............72normal squelch ...........................27nuisance modes, deleting ...........32Ooperationbasic radio ...............................15repeater/direct .........................43smart PTT ...............................45SmartZone ..............................68telephone ................................34operator-selectable scan .............31optionsanalog squelch ........................27conventional squelch ...............27digital squelch .........................27out-of-range indication ................71override, quick-key ......................45Ppaging last ID number .................60patent disclosure .......................... iiipower, selecting transmit ............26preemptionnon-ruthless ............................72ruthless ....................................72private conversation callanswering ................................65sending ....................................51sending call alert page ............38programmingnamecall list ..................................58page list ...............................58phone list .............................58numbercall list ..................................55page list ...............................55phone list ............................. 55PTT (Push-to-Talk)smart ....................................... 45PTT-IDidentifying a radio .................... 33Push-to-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) ................................... 33Qquick-key override ...................... 45Rradiobasic operation ....................... 15scanning mode lists ................ 31radio features, common .............. 23rearmable alarms ........................ 42receivingon conventional modes ........... 18on trunked systems ................. 19regroupingdynamic .................................. 67select-disabled radios ............. 67select-enabled radios .............. 67repeater/direct operation ............ 43ruthless preemption .................... 72Sscan status annunciator ............... 8scanningautoscan ................................. 31conventional scan ................... 31mode lists ................................ 31operator-selectable ................. 31talkgroup scan ........................ 31turning on and off .................... 32scroll keys, description ................. 6scrolling to last ID number ......................... 36, 49, 62secure operation status annunciator ................................ 8select-disable regrouping ........... 6796C67_Text.book Page 99 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
100Indexselected alarms, turning on and off .......................................41select-enable regrouping .............67selectingcharacters ................................59encryption key .........................76talkgroups ................................46transmit power .........................26zone and mode (channel) ........17selectionchannel ....................................17mode .......................................17zone .........................................17selective squelch .........................27sendstatus call ................................44sendingcall alert page ..........................38emergency alarm .....................28emergency call ........................29private conversation call ..........51service .........................................95sitelock ..........................................68trunking ....................................70site view search ...........................69slaved programming ......................7slaving, mode ................................7smart PTT ...................................45SmartZone systemoperation .................................68site lock ...................................68site trunking .............................70site view search .......................69softkeys, description ......................6squelchdigital carrier-operated .............27normal .....................................27optionsanalog ..................................27digital ...................................27selective ..................................27statusannunciators .............................8call ...........................................24status callsdescription ...............................44sending ...................................44Ttalkgroupcalls .........................................46scan ........................................31selection ..................................46telephone callanswering ................................34telephone operation, description ................................34time-out timer ........................21, 33timer, time-out .............................21tonesalert (general) ..........................10alert (secure-equipped radios) 13failsoft ......................................70transmit power, selecting ............26transmittingon conventional modes ...........19on trunked systems .................20troubleshooting ...........................77trunkedannouncementcapability .............................72initiate ..................................72mode .........................................7system considerations .............75trunkingfailsoft ......................................70features ...................................53programming page, call, and phone list names ...................58programming page, call, and phone list numbers ................55SmartZone operation ..............68status calls ........................24, 44systemsreceiving ..............................1996C67_Text.book Page 100 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 101Indextransmitting ..........................20UUHF frequencies ...........................2unitstroubleshooting ........................77VVHF frequency ..............................2maritime radio use ...................83Wwarranty ......................................91Zzonedefinition ..................................17selection ..................................1796C67_Text.book Page 101 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
102IndexNotes96C67_Text.book Page 102 Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:54 AM
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head 103 Control Head Foldout Page Mode KnobProgrammable Button (T1)4 Soft Menu KeysLED IndicatorsSpeakerLCD DisplayVolume / Power KnobGCAI

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