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

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ASTRO® XTL™ 1500 Digital Mobile
Radio with Control Head
Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Caution
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this
product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola
Publication part number 6881095C99) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
BASIC OPERATION
Turning the Radio On and Off
Rotate 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.
Selecting the Zone and Mode
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.
Monitoring Conventional Modes
Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
The display shows MON ON.
Speaker
LED Indicators
Programmable
Button (T1)
GCAI
Cancelling Monitoring
Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
The display shows MON OFF.
Receiving
1 Select the desired zone and mode.
2 Turn the Volume knob to adjust the volume.
Volume / Power
Knob
LCD Display
Transmitting (Conventional Modes)
4 Soft Menu Keys
Mode Knob
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.
Transmitting (Trunked Systems)
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.
LED INDICATIONS
Action
LED
Condition
Meaning
Press the PTT
button to
transmit
Steady red
Normal transmission
Unlit
Not transmitting
Release the
PTT button to
receive
Steady
yellow
Channel activity present
Blinking
green
Call Receive
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STATUS ANNUNCIATORS
GENERAL FEATURES
These are small symbols that appear on the display
indicating the status of certain radio functions.
Status (Trunking Systems Only)
Carrier Squelch
(C)
Secure
Operation (D)
(Secure radios
only)
Indicates carrier squelch is open to
monitor all active conventional mode
traffic. When not displayed, traffic is not
open to monitoring.
1 Press STS. The display shows the last acknowledged
status or first status name.
When solid, radio is transmitting
securely.
When blinking, radio is receiving
securely.
When off, radio is operating in clear
mode.
4 Press the EXIT softkey to exit status and return to the
home display.
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 M
Radio 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 ***.
2 Rotate the Mode knob to select the desired status.
Cancelling an Emergency Alarm
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.
3 Press the PTT button to transmit the selected status.
Selecting Transmit Power Level
1 Press m below PWR.
The display shows HIGH PWR or LOW PWR.
2 If HIGH PWR was selected previously, pressing the
softkey will display LOW PWR and the low power
indicators are turned on.
3 If LOW PWR was selected previously, pressing the
softkey will display HIGH PWR and the low power
indicators are turned off.
Sending an Emergency Alarm
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.
Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm
Press and hold the preprogrammed emergency button
(T1). The radio transmits the emergency without any
external indication than an alarm is in progress.
Sending an Emergency Call
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 operation
Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only)
During 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.
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Scanning
Turning Scan On or Off
1 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.
Deleting Nuisance Modes
TRUNKING FEATURES
Displaying the ID Number
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 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.
Private Conversation™ II, Enhanced Private
Conversation™, and Call Alert
2 To resume scanning the deleted mode, turn scan off
and then back on again.
Calling or Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or
Received
Telephone Operation
1 Press the CALL (or PAGE for Call Alert) softkey.
Answering a Telephone Call
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).
You hear a telephone-like ringing sound. The display
alternately shows PHN CALL and the current mode name.
The display shows a blinking F.
3 Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation
Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”
1 Press the preprogrammed phone or call button
Directly Entering the ID Number to be Called or Paged
OR
1 Press the CALL (or PAGE for Call Alert) softkey.
press 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.
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.”
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List
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.”
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List
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.
OR
Rotate Mode knob to scroll to the desired list entry
4 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.”
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Sending (Enhanced Private) Unit to unit Conversation
Call
1 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.
Sending a Call Alert Page
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.
Answering a Private (and Enhanced Private)
Conversation Call
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.
Answering a Call Alert Page
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.
OR
If 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.”
Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS)
Viewing the Current Site and Forcing a Site Change
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.
Locking and Unlocking a Site
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.
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ALERT TONES
Type of Tone
Short, lowpitched tone
Short,
mediumpitched tone
ALERT TONES (SECURE-EQUIPPED
RADIOS ONLY)
ALERT TONES (Continued)
Indication
Action
Type of Tone
Indication
Action
Unsuccessful power-up. Contact your
Radio failed self-test.
service
Radio not ready for use. representative.
Continuous,
mediumpitched tone
Emergency alarm/call
exit. Exiting.
Invalid (bad) key press.
A key press was
rejected.
Faint beeping
tone every 10
seconds
Failsoft (trunked
systems only).
Time-out timer warning.
Transmission time will
expire in four seconds.
“Bah-bahbah-bah”
Phone busy. All modes Waiting for
busy. Radio is in queue. next
available line.
Valid (good) key press.
A key press was
accepted.
Trunked system busy
(trunked systems only).
Radio is in queue.
Pressed emergency
button to enter
emergency. Emergency
entered.
Short, highpitched tone
Successful power-up.
Radio passed self-test.
Continuous,
low-pitched
tone
Transmit on receiveonly mode. Pressed
PTT button on receiveonly 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.
Single,
mediumpitched tones
followed by
group of four
mediumpitched tones
Your page has been
received by the target
radio.
Group of two
mediumpitched tones
Private Conversation
call or conventional
selective call received.
Group of
three
mediumpitched (di-didit) tones
Call back (trunked
systems only). A
talkgroup is now
available.
Group of four
mediumpitched tones
every five
seconds
Call Alert (page)
received.
Waiting for
next
available
mode.
Type of Tone
Indication
One beep
immediately
after PTT button
press
Indicates clear
transmission on
secure-equipped radio.
Six mediumpitched tones
Keyfail. Encryption key
lost or erased.
Reload key.
Six mediumpitched 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 mediumpitched tones
on radio powerup
Encrypted operation
problem. Radio is set
to either clear or
secure.
Reload key.
Six mediumpitched tones
every five to ten
seconds
Encrypted operation
problem. PTT button
not being pressed.
Set radio to
“clear,” or
select a clear
mode, or
reload key.
Consecutive,
Loss of encryption key
medium-pitched during secure
tones
operation.
Okay to
transmit in that
talkgroup.
Action
Reload key.
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Digital Mobile Radio
with
Control Head
User’s Guide
6815850H01-P
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This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled
with the FCC logo shown below.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, FL 33322 USA
Phone Number: 1-888-567-7347
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: XTL 1500
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As 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.
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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe
usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet
C a u t i o n enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy
exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy
awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number
6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
Computer Software Copyrights
The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola
computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the
United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy
or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any
copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described
in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or
distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola.
Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either
directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights,
patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license
to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
Documentation Copyrights
No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place
without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
Disclaimer
The 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 Disclosure
This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents:
4,512,035 4,551,856 4,653,117 4,816,774 4,829,594 4,837,853 4,864,2524,885,550
4,914,321 4,918,403 4,959,617 4,975,650 4,994,768 5,006,7305,021,754 5,079,526
MOTOROLA, 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.
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Notations Used in This Manual
Throughout 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.
WARNING
WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other
condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully
observed.
CAUTION
CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other
condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not
carefully observed.
Note:
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition,
which is essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example
Description
Orange button or m
Buttons 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.
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Contents
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii
Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii
Disclaimer .........................................................................................iii
Patent Disclosure ..............................................................................iii
Notations Used in This Manual ........................................................ iv
Getting to Know Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Rebanding Information ...................................................... 1
Major Radio Components ................................................................. 3
The XTL 1500 Radio .................................................................. 3
The Control Head ....................................................................... 3
Using Your Radio: The Basics .......................................................... 5
Turning Your Radio On or Off ..................................................... 5
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................. 6
Turning the Display/Keypad Light On or Off ............................... 6
Entering Menus (Softkeys) ......................................................... 6
Returning to the HOME Display ................................................. 7
Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels ................................ 7
Field Programming ..................................................................... 7
Interpreting Radio Status Indicators ........................................... 8
Entering Characters Using the Keypad .................................... 14
Basic Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Monitoring Conventional Modes ..................................................... 16
Selecting a Zone and Mode (Channel) ........................................... 17
Receiving on a Conventional Mode ................................................ 18
Adjusting the Squelch Setting ......................................................... 18
Receiving on Trunked Systems ...................................................... 19
Transmitting on Conventional Modes .............................................. 19
Transmitting on Trunked Systems ................................................... 20
Time-Out Timer ............................................................................... 21
Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sending a Status Call (Trunking Only) ............................................ 24
Selecting Transmit Power Level ...................................................... 26
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 27
Analog Squelch Options ........................................................... 27
Digital Squelch Options ............................................................ 27
Sending an Emergency Alarm ........................................................ 28
Sending an Emergency Call ..................................................... 29
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Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................30
Types of Scan ..................................................................................31
Turning Scan On or Off .............................................................32
Deleting Nuisance Modes .........................................................32
PTT-ID (Optional) ............................................................................33
Time-Out Timer ................................................................................33
Telephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking) .........................34
Answering a Telephone Call .....................................................34
Call Alert (Conventional and Trunking) ............................................35
Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received ...............35
Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Paged ..........................35
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Page List ...............................36
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Page List ......................37
Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................38
Answering a Call Alert Page .....................................................39
Optional External Alarms (Horn and/or Lights) ................................41
Turning External Alarm(s) On or Off .........................................41
When a Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned On ............42
Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Repeater/Direct Operation ...............................................................43
Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) ....................................................44
Sending a Status Call ...............................................................44
Smart PTT .......................................................................................45
Talkgroup Calls ................................................................................46
Selecting a Talkgroup ...............................................................46
Selective Calls .................................................................................47
Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received ...............47
Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Called ...........................48
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List .................................49
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List .........................50
Starting a Selective Call ............................................................51
Trunking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Features Used on Trunking Systems ..............................................53
Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number ....................................................54
Programming a Page or Call Number .............................................55
Programming a Page or Call Name .................................................58
Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................60
Enhanced Private Conversation ......................................................60
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Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received .............. 60
Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Called .......................... 61
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List ................................. 62
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List ........................ 63
Sending a Private Conversation Call ........................................ 64
Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call ................. 65
Dynamic Regrouping ...................................................................... 67
Electronic (Menu) Mode Selection ............................................ 67
Selecting Enable and Disable ................................................... 67
SmartZone Operation ..................................................................... 68
Locking/Unlocking a Site .......................................................... 68
Searching for a Site .................................................................. 69
Site Trunking ............................................................................ 70
Failsoft ...................................................................................... 70
Out-of-Range Indication .................................................................. 71
Trunked Announcement .................................................................. 72
Initiating an Announcement ...................................................... 72
Secure Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Features Available on Secure XTL 1500 ........................................ 73
Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes ........................................ 74
System Considerations ................................................................... 75
Loss Indication ................................................................................ 75
Selecting a Key (Conventional Only) .............................................. 76
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Antennas ......................................................................................... 79
Cables ............................................................................................. 80
Microphones ................................................................................... 80
Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 80
Speakers ......................................................................................... 81
Trunnion Kits ................................................................................... 81
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 83
Emergency Channel ................................................................. 83
Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 84
Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 84
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Commercial Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Limited Warranty .............................................................................91
Service .............................................................................................95
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Control Head Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Important Rebanding Information
This 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.
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Motorola XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radios are sophisticated, state-ofthe-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 MHz
136-174 MHz
380-470 MHz
764-776 MHz
896-901 MHz
450-520 MHz
794-806 MHz
935-940 MHz
806-825 MHz
851-870 MHz
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Major Radio Components
Your 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 Radio
The 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 Head
The 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).
RESP
EXIT
• Mode Knob: Used to rotate through the list of available
options.
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• 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.
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Using Your Radio: The Basics
This 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 Off
To 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:
Turn the Volume Knob counter clockwise to turn the radio
off.
Make sure the power source is not malfunctioning.
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Turn the Volume Knob clockwise to turn the radio on again.
If the radio fails the self-test again, contact your system
manager.
Adjusting the Volume
To 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 Off
The 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.
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Returning to the HOME Display
In 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 Channels
Depending 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 Programming
Other radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field
programming. This mode slaving means that the radio is
preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for
each mode you select.
You may use the control head to program your own mode names.
The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display.
You can see all the key operating information, including the mode
selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features.
The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual/
audio indicators, or by both.
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Interpreting Radio Status Indicators
Your radio has three types of status indicators:
• Status annunciators that appear on the display
• LED indicators
• Alert tones
Status Annunciators
These are small symbols that appear on the display above the
channel name indicating status as you operate various radio features.
Annunciator
Indicates...
Carrier 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.
Secure Operation only
When lit solid, radio is transmitting in secure mode.
When blinking, radio is receiving in secure mode.
When off, radio is operating in clear mode.
Call Received
Blinks when a Private Call, Phone Call or page is
received.
Scan
The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels/
modes for activity.
(H)
Priority Scan
Indicates scanning of a priority mode (blinking for Priority
1 mode; solid for Priority 2 mode).
RSSI
Radio signal strength.
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Annunciator
Indicates...
Tx Power Level
Transmission power is low.
PPP Link Establishment
Radio is ready to receive data through a data cable.
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 Activity
The radio is transmitting/receiving data.
Packet Data IP
The radio is ready to access the FNE ***.
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LED Indications
The LED indicator on the front of the control head indicates
operational status as you use various features:
LED State
Indicates...
Continuous red when you press
PTT button to transmit
Normal transmission
Unlit when you press PTT button
to transmit
Not transmitting
Steady yellow
Channel activity is present.
Blinking Green
Receiving a call or page.
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Type of Tone
Short, lowpitched tone
Indicates...
Unsuccessful power-up. Radio
failed self-test. Radio not ready
for use.
Invalid (bad) key press. A key
press was rejected.
Time-out timer warning.
Transmission time will expire in
four seconds.
Short, mediumpitched tone
Valid (good) key press. A key
press was accepted.
Pressed emergency button to
enter emergency. Emergency
entered.
Short, highpitched tone
10
Successful power-up. Radio
passed self-test.
Action
Contact your
service
representative.
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Type of Tone
Continuous, lowpitched tone
Indicates...
Transmit on receive-only mode.
Pressed PTT button on receiveonly mode.
Action
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.
Continuous,
medium-pitched
tone
Emergency alarm/call exit.
Exiting.
Faint beeping
tone every ten
seconds (trunked
systems only)
Failsoft.
“Bah-bah-bahbah” (trunked
systems only)
Trunked system busy. Radio is in
queue.
Single, mediumpitched tones
followed by group
of four mediumpitched tones
Your page has been received by
the target radio.
Group of two
medium-pitched
tones
Private Conversation call
received.
Group of three
medium-pitched
(di-di-dit) tones
(trunked systems
only)
Call back. A talkgroup is now
available.
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Release PTT
button.
Waiting for next
available mode.
Okay to transmit
in that talkgroup.
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Type of Tone
Indicates...
Group of four
medium-pitched
tones every five
seconds
Call Alert (page) received by your
radio.
Short, mediumpitched tone
(trunking only)
Echo received in response to
emergency alarms.
Four short,
medium-pitched
tones
Emergency alarm
acknowledged.
Continuous, lowpitched tone
No Emergency. Current trunking
personality or
conventional system does not
have emergency enabled. No
emergency tone.
Group of two
high-pitched
tones
Fast ring in Private call.
System is searching for target
radio.
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Alert 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
Action
One beep
immediately after
PTT button press
Indicates clear transmission on
secure-equipped radio.
Six mediumpitched tones
Keyfail. Encryption key lost or
erased.
Reload key.
Six mediumpitched 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 mediumpitched tones on
radio power-up
Encrypted operation problem.
Radio is set to either clear or
secure.
Reload key.
Six mediumpitched tones
every five to ten
seconds
Encrypted operation problem.
PTT button not being pressed.
Set radio to clear,
or select a clear
mode, or reload
key.
Consecutive,
medium-pitched
tones
Loss of encryption key during
secure operation.
Reload key.
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Entering Characters Using the Keypad
Your 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.
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Basic Radio Operation
This 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)
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Monitoring Conventional Modes
To monitor conventional modes, do the following:
Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
The 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.
To cancel monitoring:
Press the preprogrammed Monitor button
The display shows MON OFF and the
carrier squelch annunciator is turned off.
Note: If radio is in conventional mode, with Carrier Squelch
selected, the carrier squelch annunciator will remain on the
display.
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Selecting 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:
Press the m button below ZONE.
CHAN TGRP ZONE
The display shows the current zone and
mode.
Rotate the Mode Knob until the desired
zone is displayed.
H/L
OR
Press ZNUP or ZNDN preprogrammed buttons or softkeys to
scroll through the zones.
OR
If you know the zone number, enter it using the keypad on the
keypad microphone.
Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed
zone.
To 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.
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Receiving on a Conventional Mode
Follow these steps to receive on a conventional mode:
Select 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.
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.
Adjusting the Squelch Setting
Your 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:
Press SQL.
The display shows SQL XX, where XX is a squelch level setting of
0 to 15.
To scroll to the desired squelch setting, choose one of the
following:
Rotate the Mode Knob
OR
Press the + or - softkeys
OR
Use the navigation keys on the keypad mic.
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Press the EXIT softkey to return to the selected channel.
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Receiving on Trunked Systems
Follow these steps to receive while operating on a trunked system:
Select 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.
Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode.
Transmitting on Conventional Modes
Follow these steps to transmit on a conventional mode:
Select 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.
When 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.
Release 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.
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Transmitting on Trunked Systems
Follow these steps to transmit on a trunked system:
Select 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.
Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
Speak clearly into the microphone.
The red LED lights steadily when the radio is transmitting.
Release 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.
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Time-Out Timer
This 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.
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Notes
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Common Radio Features
This 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)
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Sending 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:
Press the m button below STS
OR
STS
MUTE CALL
H/L
Press the preprogrammed Status button
and proceed to step 3.
The display shows the last acknowledged status entry or the
first status entry in the list.
Rotate the Mode Knob button to scroll
through the available status choices
EXIT
OR
Use the navigation keys on the keypad
mic.
Stop scrolling when you reach the
desired status (for example, STS 3).
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Press the PTT button to transmit the
selected status. The display shows PLS
WAIT.
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The 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.
In 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.
• 4 tones
• Talk-prohibit tone
If you do not receive an acknowledgment:
Press the EXIT softkey to exit status and return to normal
dispatch operation.
OR
Press 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.
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Selecting Transmit Power Level
You may need to change the transmit power level on your XTL 5000
radio based on operating conditions.
Press the m button below PWR.
PWR
The display shows HIGH PWR or LOW PWR depending on what
was selected previously.
Press the softkey to switch from HIGH
PWR to LOW PWR.
PWR
PWR
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.
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Conventional Squelch Options
The 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 Options
Tone 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 Options
Each conventional personality can be programmed for one of the
following squelch options in digital mode:
•
Digital Carrier-Operated Squelch (DOS) — This option allows you
•
Normal Squelch — This option allows you to hear any digital traffic
to hear all 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.
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Sending an Emergency Alarm
This 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.
RESP MUTE ZONE
H/L
• Short tone
When 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.
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Sending an Emergency Call
These 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.
Press 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.
RESP MUTE ZONE
H/L
CHAN TGRP ZONE
H/L
Press 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.
To 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.
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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.
Special Considerations for Emergencies
•
If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no
emergency capability, a low-pitched tone sounds.
•
If the unit is out of the range of the system and/or the emergency
alarm is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and the display shows
NO ACK.
•
If you press the emergency button, then change to a mode that
has no emergency capability, a NO EMERG 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.
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Types of Scan
Your 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.
Types of Scan Lists
List Type
Description
Conventional
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 Scanning
Type
Description
Automatic (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.
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.
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Turning Scan On or Off
Press m below SCAN.
OR
SCAN
Alternatively press the preprogrammed
Scan button.
The display shows SCAN ON if
previously SCAN OFF was selected
and the scan indicator is turned on.
OR
The display shows SCAN OFF if previously
SCAN ON was selected and the scan
indicator is turned off
Deleting Nuisance Modes
During 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:
When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete,
Press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.
OR
Press 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.
To resume scanning the deleted mode, press scan off and then
back on again.
OR
Turn power off and then back on again.
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PTT-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 Timer
A 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.
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Telephone Operation (Conventional and
Trunking)
You can use your radio in a manner similar to a standard telephone.
Answering a Telephone Call
Note: 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.
CHAN TGRP ZONE
RESP
H/L
EXIT
Note: Incoming phone numbers are not stored in the phone list.
Press the RESP softkey or the Call-Response preprogrammed
menu button.
Note: The Call-Received status annunciator is no longer
displayed.
Press the PTT button to talk; release the PTT button to listen.
Press 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.
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Call 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 Received
Press the m button below PAGE.
PROG PAGE
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Go to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 38 to send your
page.
Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Paged
You 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:
For Call Alert, press the PAGE softkey.
PROG PAGE
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Use the keypad to enter the new ID
number.
LIST
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Notes: 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.
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Page List
Press the m button below PAGE.
PROG PAGE
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll
through the list.
LNUM
The member’s name and ID number
are alternately displayed when you
stop.
LNUM
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.
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Going Directly to an ID Number in the Page List
Note: See “Programming a Page or Call Number” on page 55.
Press the m button below PAGE.
PROG PAGE
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Rotate 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.
Do 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.
LNUM
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• 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.
Refer to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 38 for sending a
page.
Sending a Call Alert Page
Follow these steps to send a call alert page:
Press 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.
To try paging the number again, press the PTT button.
OR
To 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.
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Answering a Call Alert Page
If 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.
RESP
EXIT
CHAN TGRP ZONE
H/L
Note: The four-beep tone will continue until you answer the page
or reset the radio.
To 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.
You can answer a Call Alert page using the PTT button or using
Enhanced Private Call.
Answering a Page Using PTT Button
Press the PTT button.
The display shows the current mode. The audible alert and F
status annunciator turns off.
The 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.
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Answering a Page Using Enhanced Private Call
Press the programmed quick-response or call button.
OR
Press the m button below CALL.
The display shows the ID number of the
paging radio.
LIST
Press the PTT button.
The ID number is transmitted.
Pause 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.
Press the PTT button to continue with your Private
Conversation after you hear the other party’s voice.
Press EXIT to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.
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Optional 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 Off
Permanent Horn and/or Lights
Press the m button below H/L.
CHAN MUTE ZONE
H/L
The 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 off
Changing or Turning Off the Selected Alarm(s)
Press the m button below H/L
CHAN MUTE ZONE
H/L
The 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.
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When a Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned On
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.)
CHAN MUTE ZONE
H/L
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.
Non-rearmable
To 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.
Rearmable
To turn off the external alarm(s), press any control head button. When
the external alarm(s) are turned off, they are automatically rearmed.
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Conventional Features
This 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 Operation
Two types of operation are available with this feature:
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.
If repeater/direct is associated with a mode, that mode is
programmed by your system manager for repeater or direct
operation.
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Status Calls (Digital Modes Only)
Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present
state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or
AT SITE. Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have
up to 8 separate statuses.
Sending a Status Call
Press the STS softkey, and the display shows the lastacknowledged status name.
Rotate 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.
The 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 highpitched 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.
OR
Press the EXIT softkey to return to normal dispatch operation.
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Smart PTT
Smart 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
Channel
You will not be able to transmit if any traffic is
detected on the mode.
Transmit Inhibit on Busy
Mode with Wrong
Squelch Code feature
You 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).
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Talkgroup Calls
This 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 Talkgroup
Follow the steps below to select a talkgroup:
Press the m button directly below TGRP.
The display shows the last user-selected
and stored talkgroup, and the available
menu entries.
CHAN TGRP ZONE
H/L
Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll through the list of talkgroups.
OR
Use the keypad to enter the number of the desired index.
Press the m button directly below PSET
(PRESET) to select the preset or
programmed talkgroup.
SEL
PSET CNCL
OR
Press the m button directly below SEL (SELECT) to save the
currently displayed talkgroup and return to the home display.
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Note: 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.
Press the EXIT to exit this menu.
Selective Calls
With the Selective Call feature, your radio conversation is heard only
by you and the other party involved.
Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received
Press the m button below CALL
PHON CALL
PAGE
EXIT
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 51 to place your
call.
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Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Called
You 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:
For Selective Call, press the CALL softkey.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Use the keypad to enter the new ID
number.
LIST
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.
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Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List
The same call list is shared by the Private Conversation.
Press the m button below CALL.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Rotate the Mode Knob to scroll
through the list.
LNUM
The member’s name and ID number
are alternately displayed when you
stop.
LNUM
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.
Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 51 to place your
call.
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Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List
Press the m button below CALL.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Rotate 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.
Do 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.
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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
3.
Starting a Selective Call
Follow the steps below to initiate a Selective Call:
Press the PTT button.
The display shows the caller ID number and Zone channel.
The Call-Received status annunciator (F) blinks
Pause for one second for the alert tone to sound on the
receiving radio.
When the person you called answers, press the PTT button to
respond.
To hang up, press the EXIT softkey.
The radio returns to the home display.
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Notes
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Trunking Features
Features Used on Trunking Systems
This 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)
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Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number
Press the m button below CALL.
PHON CALL
The display shows the ID number.
LIST
Press the left navigation key on the
keypad mic.
OR
If you are in the preprogrammed call
list, press the * button on the
keypad mic.
The display shows ID: and the ID
number.
54
LNUM
Press the EXIT softkey to return to the home display.
PAGE
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Programming a Page or Call Number
This 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.
Press the m button below PROG.
PROG PAGE
Press the m button below PHON, CALL or
PAGE as appropriate to access the call list
you want to edit.
PHON CALL
PAGE
EXIT
The display shows the first member’s
name above either the phone number or
above the radio ID number.
Rotate the Mode Knob buttons to view other list members.
OR
To directly access an entry, use the keypad to enter its
numerical position in the list (any programmed location from 1 to
100).
Press the NUM softkey to enter number edit mode.
Erase 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.
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Press 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.
The following table shows what keys to press and how many times to
press them to enter a character.
Number of times the key is pressed
Key
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Note: 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.
Do 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.
Press the EXIT softkey to exit the programming mode and
return to the home display.
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Programming a Page or Call Name
This 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.
Press the m button below PROG.
PROG PAGE
Do one of the following:
• Press the m button below PHON to
access the phone list,
CALL SCAN
VIEW
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 programmingmode annunciator (a blinking I) until
you exit the programming list mode.
Do 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.
Press the NAME softkey, to enter the name edit mode.
Erase the old name by pressing < to delete each character.
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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.
Press 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.
Refer 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.
Do 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.
Press the EXIT softkey to exit the programming mode and return
to the home display.
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Hang 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 Conversation
With Enhanced Private Conversation™, your radio conversation is
heard only by you and the other party involved.
Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received
Press the m button below CALL.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
CALL SCAN
VIEW
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
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Trunking Features
Entering Directly the ID Number to Be Called
You 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:
For Private Conversation, press the > button to scroll to the
CALL softkey.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Use the keypad to enter the new ID
number.
LIST
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.
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Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List
The same call list is shared by Selective Call.
Press the m button below CALL.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Rotate the Mode knob to scroll
through the list.
LNUM
The member’s name and ID number
are alternately displayed when you
stop.
LNUM
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.
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Trunking Features
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List
Press the m button below CALL.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received.
LIST
Rotate 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.
Do 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).
LNUM
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.
Refer to “Sending a Private Conversation Call” on page 64 to
place your call.
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Trunking Features
Sending a Private Conversation Call
Follow the steps below to initiate a Private Call:
Press the PTT button to send a Private Conversation Call to the
radio whose ID number you have selected.
The radio transmits the ID number.
Pause 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.
When the person you called answers, press the PTT button to
respond.
To hang up, press the EXIT softkey.
The radio returns to the home display.
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Trunking Features
Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call
If you hear two alert tones (repeating
every 5 seconds for 20 seconds)
sound, CALL RCV and the present
mode are alternately displayed.
RESP
EXIT
The Call-Received status annunciator
(F) blinks.
Note: If you do not answer within 20 seconds, the radio returns to
the home display.
Press the m button below CALL.
OR
If your radio has a programmed call-response or call button,
press it to see the display shown in step 2. Proceed to step 3.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received either as the
incoming caller’s ID number (Private
Conversation II).
LIST
Note: If you press the PTT button before you press the quickresponse button, your response is transmitted to everyone
in the talkgroup. Press the PTT button to answer the call.
A busy tone indicates the system is busy. If you hear a callback tone, a mode is available. The radio automatically keys up
for three seconds, after which you can begin speaking.
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Trunking Features
To 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.
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Trunking Features
Dynamic Regrouping
This 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 Selection
Dynamic 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 Disable
The 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.
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Trunking Features
SmartZone Operation
A 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 Site
Press 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.
OR
Press the preprogrammed Site Lock button
to display the current lock state. Press and
hold the preprogrammed Site Lock button.
LOCK
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.
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The home display returns.
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Trunking Features
Searching for a Site
The 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.
CHAN TGRP ZONE H / L
Do 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.
CHAN MUTE ZONE H / L
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.
CHAN MUTE ZONE H / L
The home display is automatically
returned.
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Trunking Features
Site Trunking
STE 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.
Failsoft
If 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 mediumpitched 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 widearea 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:
Rotate 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.
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Trunking Features
Out-of-Range Indication
The 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.
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Trunking Features
Trunked Announcement
The announcement capability allows a user to make announcements
to the entire user group, as well as monitor talkgroup calls and other
announcements.
Announcement calls are handled in two different ways, depending on
the trunked central controller configuration. The two types are called
ruthless and non-ruthless preemption.
•
Ruthless Preemption: When a ruthless preemption
announcement call is initiated, the requesting radio begins
transmitting immediately. All associated talkgroup calls taking
place on other channels are immediately halted, and the radios
are steered to the announcement call.
Transmitting radios continue to transmit until the PTT button is
released, at which time they also unmute for the announcement
call. Individual calls (Private Conversation and telephone
interconnect) are not affected.
•
Non-Ruthless Preemption: When a non-ruthless preemption
announcement is initiated, the initiating unit receives a telephonetype busy tone, followed by a call back when all associated
talkgroup conversations end.
Once an announcement call is pending, any attempts by other
users to initiate a talkgroup call will result in a telephone-type busy
tone. These users will not receive a call back until the
announcement call is complete.
Initiating an Announcement
If your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls:
Rotate the Mode knob to locate the announcement-group
mode.
Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement.
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Secure Features
Features Available on Secure XTL 1500
This 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.
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Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes
If your radio is secure-capable, you can transmit messages in secure
mode.
To transmit a message in secure or encrypted mode:
Press 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.
Press 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.
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System 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 Indication
When you press the PTT button while in the coded mode and without
the encryption module containing a valid key, the speaker generates
bursts of alert tones, and the display shows KEY FAIL until you
release the PTT button.
When the radio is first turned on, six medium-pitched tones sound
and the display momentarily shows KEY FAIL to indicate that the
encryption module does not contain a valid key for the current mode.
If the periodic keyfail tone feature is enabled, six medium-pitched
tones are generated every five to ten seconds while the radio is not
transmitting or receiving to remind you that the radio does not have a
valid key for the current mode. The keyfail reminder will not sound
when the radio is in clear mode.
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Selecting a Key (Conventional Only)
This feature allows you to manually select one of the 18 encryption
keys.
Follow these steps to select a key:
Press and hold down SEC softkey until a tone sounds, which
indicates entry into the Secure Menu.
Press 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.
ERAS KEY
EXIT
Choose one of the following:
a. To save a key, press SEL (select).
SEL
PSET
ABRT
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.
To 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.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting
possible operating problems.
CAUTION
The cables that connect to the rear of
the radio could have live voltage on
some of their pins. Do not remove or
reconnect these cables. Only a
qualified radio technician should
perform this task. Service performed
by unauthorized personnel may cause
the radio to transmit an emergency
alarm even if the unit is turned off.
If your radio is locked up or the display shows FL 01/90, 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.
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Troubleshooting
Notes
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Accessories
Motorola 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
Antennas
HAD4006_
VHF, 136–144 MHz, quarterwave whip, roof mount
HAD4007_
VHF, 144–150.8 MHz, quarterwave, roof mount
HAD4008_
VHF, 150.8–162 MHz, quarterwave, roof mount
HAD4009_
VHF, 162–174 MHz, quarterwave, roof mount
RAD4010_RB
VHF, 136–174 MHz, halfwave, roof mount
HAE4003_
UHF, 450–470 MHz, quarterwave whip
HAE4004_
UHF, 470–512 MHz, quarterwave
HAE4011_
UHF, 450–470 MHz, 3.5 db, roof mount
HAE4012_
UHF, 470–495 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mount
HAE4013_
UHF, 494–512 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mount
HAE6010_
UHF, 380–433 MHz, 3.5 db gain
HAE6011_
UHF, 380–433 MHz, 5.0 db gain
HAE6012_
UHF, 380–433 MHz, quarterwave whip
HAE6013_
UHF, 380–470 MHz, 2.0 db gain, wideband
RAE4014_RB
UHF, 450–470 MHz, 5.0 db
RAE4016_RB
UHF, 494–512 MHz, 5.0 db gain
HAF4013_
764–870 MHz, 3db, low profile
HAF4014_
764–870 MHz, 3db, elevated feed
HAF4016_
764–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof mount
HAF4017_
764–870 MHz, 3db, Collinear
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Accessories
RRA4935_
900 MHz (890-960 MHz) 3 dBi Low Roof Top
14' cable length
RAF4003_RM
900 MHz (890-960 MHz) 3 dBi Low Roof Top
22' cable length
Cables
HKN4191_
Power, high-power, dash-mount
HKN6160_
Data, 6-ft., dash-mount (kit)
GKN6271_
Ignition Sense Cable
Microphones
HMN1090_
Standard palm microphone
HMN4079_
Keypad Microphone
HMN1088_
ControlStation Desk Microphone
HMN1081_
System 9000
Miscellaneous
HLN5113_
Emergency footswitch
HLN6188_
Emergency pushbutton
HLN6372_
Key lock mount
HLN5131_
Emergency Pushbutton Switch
TLN4533_
Relays
HKN4258_
Cable Relays
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Accessories
Speakers
HSN4031_
7.5 W MCS external
HSN4038_
External 7.5 Watt Speaker
Trunnion Kits
HLN6861_
HW Millennium Standard Install
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Accessories
Notes
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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the
VHF Frequency Range
Special Channel Assignments
Emergency Channel
If 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:
“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
“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.
Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.
“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 destination
State the nature of the distress.
Specify what kind of assistance you need.
State the number of persons on board and the number needing
medical attention, if any.
Mention any other information that would be helpful to
responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or
tonnage, hull color, etc.
“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.
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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
Non-Commercial Call Channel
For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports,
rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing
information, use VHF Channel 9.
Operating Frequency Requirements
A 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 List
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Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Number
Transmit
Receive
156.050
160.650
156.100
160.700
156.150
160.750
156.200
160.800
156.250
160.850
156.300
–
156.350
160.950
156.400
–
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Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)
Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Number
Transmit
Receive
156.450
156.450
10
156.500
156.500
11
156.550
156.550
12
156.600
156.600
13**
156.650
156.650
14
156.700
156.700
15**
156.750
156.750
16
156.800
156.800
17**
156.850
156.850
18
156.900
161.500
19
156.950
161.550
20
157.000
161.600
157.050
161.650
22
157.100
161.700
157.150
161.750
24
157.200
161.800
25
157.250
161.850
26
157.300
161.900
27
157.350
161.950
28
157.400
162.000
60
156.025
160.625
156.075
160.675
62
156.125
160.725
63
156.175
160.775
156.225
160.825
65
156.275
160.875
66
156.325
160.925
67**
156.375
156.375
68
156.425
156.425
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Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)
Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Number
Transmit
Receive
69
156.475
156.475
71
156.575
156.575
72
156.625
–
73
156.675
156.675
74
156.725
156.725
75
***
***
76
***
***
77**
156.875
–
78
156.925
161.525
79
156.975
161.575
80
157.025
161.625
157.075
161.675
157.125
161.725
157.175
161.775
84
157.225
161.825
85
157.275
161.875
86
157.325
161.925
87
157.375
161.975
88
157.425
162.025
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 band
Note: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit
only.
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Glossary
ACK
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 PrivateLine (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.
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Glossary
Home Display
The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
LCD
Liquid-Crystal Display.
Mode
A programmed combination of operating
parameters; for example, a channel or
talkgroup.
Mode-Slaving
Radio programmed to automatically give the
proper operation for a given mode you have
selected.
Monitoring
(Conventional
Operation)
Press a programmed monitor button to listen to
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 retransmits 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).
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Squelch
The muting of audio circuits when received
signal levels fall below a pre-determined
threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all
channel activity which exceeds the radio’s
preset squelch level.
Standby
An operating condition whereby the radio’s
speaker is muted but still continues to receive
data.
Talkgroup
An organization (or group) of radio users who
communicate with each other, using the same
communication path.
Tone Private-Line
(PL) Coded
Squelch
A continuous sub-audible tone transmitted with
the carrier.
Trunking
The automatic sharing of communications
paths between a large number of users. 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.
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Notes
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Limited Warranty
MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS
I. 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:
ASTRO XTL 1500 Portable Units
One (1) Year
Product Accessories
One (1) Year
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.
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II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S
responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund
of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive
remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR
SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT
SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.
This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other
rights which may vary from state to state.
IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase
and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service
and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and
insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location.
Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its
authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company
which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty
service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.
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V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other
than its normal and customary manner.
B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.
C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation,
maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or
adjustment.
D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by
defects in material workmanship.
E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications,
disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the
addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment)
which adversely affect performance of the Product or
interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and
testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.
F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made
illegible.
G) Rechargeable batteries if:
• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are
broken or show evidence of tampering.
• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the
battery in equipment or service other than the Product for
which it is specified.
H) Freight costs to the repair depot.
I)
A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of
the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in
accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or
the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at
the time the Product was initially distributed from
MOTOROLA.
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J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that
does not affect the operation of the Product.
K) Normal and customary wear and tear.
VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:
MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against
the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that
the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA
will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end
user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such
claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the
following:
A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such
purchaser of any notice of such claim;
B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such
suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and
C) 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
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Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with
respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.
Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for
MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA
software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and
distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software
may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally
embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced,
copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any
derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation,
alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse
engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in
such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by
implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or
copyrights.
VII. GOVERNING LAW:
This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.
Service
Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient
operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance
agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A
nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support
maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation
program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those
desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For
a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola
service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.
Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage
plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three
years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of
delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio
dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio
Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.
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Symbols
700/800 MHz frequencies .............2
900 MHz frequencies ....................2
alarm
sending emergency .................28
alarms
call received while on ..............42
non-rearmable .........................42
optional external
purpose ................................41
turning on and off .................41
rearmable ................................42
selected, turning on and off .....41
alert tones
general ....................................10
secure-equipped radios ...........13
analog
trunking system considerations 75
analog squelch options ...............27
annunciator
call received ..............................8
carrier squelch ...........................8
direct .........................................9
purpose .....................................8
scan ...........................................8
secure operation .......................8
answering
call alert page (Enhanced Private
Call) .......................................40
call alert page (PTT button) .....39
private conversation call ..........65
telephone call ..........................34
autoscan .....................................31
basic radio operation ..................15
box, hang up (HUB) ....................60
call
send a status .......................... 24
sending emergency ................ 29
talkgroup ................................. 46
Call Alert ..................................... 60
call alert page
answering using Enhanced
Private Call ........................... 40
answering using PTT button ... 39
sending ................................... 38
call list
directly accessing last ID
number ..................... 37, 50, 63
scrolling to last ID
number ..................... 36, 49, 62
call received status annunciator ... 8
calling last ID number ........... 47, 60
calls, status ................................. 44
carrier squelch status
annunciator ................................ 8
channel
definition ................................. 17
selecting .................................. 17
channels, conventional ................. 7
conventional
channel ..................................... 7
conventional mode
receiving ................................. 18
scan ........................................ 31
squelch options ....................... 27
transmitting ............................. 19
conventional operation
encryption key selection .......... 76
deleting nuisance modes ............ 32
digital carrier-operated squelch .. 27
digital squelch options ................ 27
digital trunking system
considerations .......................... 75
direct entry of last ID
number ......................... 35, 48, 61
direct status annunciator .............. 9
display
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description .................................6
dynamic regrouping
mode (menu) selection ............67
purpose ...................................67
select-disabled .........................67
select-enabled .........................67
editing
selecting characters .................59
electronic (menu) mode selection 67
emergencies, special
considerations ..........................30
emergency alarm
sending ....................................28
emergency call, sending .............29
encryption key selection ..............76
Enhanced Private Conversation ..60
external alarms
optional (horns and lights) .......41
turning on and off ....................41
failsoft
operation .................................70
tone .........................................70
features
common radio ..........................23
trunking ....................................53
frequency range
VHF ...........................................2
frequency ranges
700/800 MHz .............................2
900 MHz ....................................2
UHF ...........................................2
glossary .......................................87
hang up box (HUB) .....................60
HOME key .....................................7
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HUB (hang up box) ..................... 60
identifying radio by PTT-ID ......... 33
indicator
LED ......................................... 10
out-of-range ............................ 71
initiate
trunked announcement ........... 72
key
HOME ....................................... 7
keypad
description ................................. 3
manual entry ........................... 14
selecting characters ................ 59
last .............................................. 47
last ID number
calling ................................ 47, 60
direct entry .................. 35, 48, 61
directly accessing ........ 37, 50, 63
paging ..................................... 60
scrolling call list ........... 36, 49, 62
LED indicator .............................. 10
loss indication, secure operation 75
manual keypad entry .................. 14
mode
conventional
receiving .............................. 18
transmitting .......................... 19
definition .................................. 17
selection .................................. 17
slaving ....................................... 7
trunked ...................................... 7
modes
deleting nuisance .................... 32
monitoring conventional .......... 16
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monitoring conventional modes ..16
non-rearmable alarms .................42
non-ruthless preemption .............72
normal squelch ...........................27
nuisance modes, deleting ...........32
operation
basic radio ...............................15
repeater/direct .........................43
smart PTT ...............................45
SmartZone ..............................68
telephone ................................34
operator-selectable scan .............31
options
analog squelch ........................27
conventional squelch ...............27
digital squelch .........................27
out-of-range indication ................71
override, quick-key ......................45
paging last ID number .................60
patent disclosure .......................... iii
power, selecting transmit ............26
preemption
non-ruthless ............................72
ruthless ....................................72
private conversation call
answering ................................65
sending ....................................51
sending call alert page ............38
programming
name
call list ..................................58
page list ...............................58
phone list .............................58
number
call list ..................................55
page list ...............................55
phone list ............................. 55
PTT (Push-to-Talk)
smart ....................................... 45
PTT-ID
identifying a radio .................... 33
Push-to-Talk Identification
(PTT-ID) ................................... 33
quick-key override ...................... 45
radio
basic operation ....................... 15
scanning mode lists ................ 31
radio features, common .............. 23
rearmable alarms ........................ 42
receiving
on conventional modes ........... 18
on trunked systems ................. 19
regrouping
dynamic .................................. 67
select-disabled radios ............. 67
select-enabled radios .............. 67
repeater/direct operation ............ 43
ruthless preemption .................... 72
scan status annunciator ............... 8
scanning
autoscan ................................. 31
conventional scan ................... 31
mode lists ................................ 31
operator-selectable ................. 31
talkgroup scan ........................ 31
turning on and off .................... 32
scroll keys, description ................. 6
scrolling to last ID
number ......................... 36, 49, 62
secure operation status
annunciator ................................ 8
select-disable regrouping ........... 67
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selected alarms, turning on
and off .......................................41
select-enable regrouping .............67
selecting
characters ................................59
encryption key .........................76
talkgroups ................................46
transmit power .........................26
zone and mode (channel) ........17
selection
channel ....................................17
mode .......................................17
zone .........................................17
selective squelch .........................27
send
status call ................................44
sending
call alert page ..........................38
emergency alarm .....................28
emergency call ........................29
private conversation call ..........51
service .........................................95
site
lock ..........................................68
trunking ....................................70
site view search ...........................69
slaved programming ......................7
slaving, mode ................................7
smart PTT ...................................45
SmartZone system
operation .................................68
site lock ...................................68
site trunking .............................70
site view search .......................69
softkeys, description ......................6
squelch
digital carrier-operated .............27
normal .....................................27
options
analog ..................................27
digital ...................................27
selective ..................................27
status
100
annunciators ............................. 8
call ........................................... 24
status calls
description ............................... 44
sending ................................... 44
talkgroup
calls ......................................... 46
scan ........................................ 31
selection .................................. 46
telephone call
answering ................................ 34
telephone operation,
description ................................ 34
time-out timer ........................ 21, 33
timer, time-out ............................. 21
tones
alert (general) .......................... 10
alert (secure-equipped radios) 13
failsoft ...................................... 70
transmit power, selecting ............ 26
transmitting
on conventional modes ........... 19
on trunked systems ................. 20
troubleshooting ........................... 77
trunked
announcement
capability ............................. 72
initiate .................................. 72
mode ......................................... 7
system considerations ............. 75
trunking
failsoft ...................................... 70
features ................................... 53
programming page, call, and
phone list names ................... 58
programming page, call, and
phone list numbers ................ 55
SmartZone operation .............. 68
status calls ........................ 24, 44
systems
receiving .............................. 19
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transmitting ..........................20
UHF frequencies ...........................2
units
troubleshooting ........................77
VHF frequency ..............................2
maritime radio use ...................83
warranty ......................................91
zone
definition ..................................17
selection ..................................17
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Notes
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Control Head Foldout Page
GCAI
Programmable
Button (T1)
Speaker
LED Indicators
Volume / Power
Knob
Mode Knob
4 Soft Menu Keys
LCD Display
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