ASTRO® XTS™ 2500 Digital Portable Radio Model III User Guide 6881094C06-B MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort 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. 2002. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 2/20/04. Motorola, Inc. 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd. Ft.
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.
Contents Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii Documentation Copyrights ................................................................ ii Disclaimer ......................................................................................... ii Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .......
Contents Receive / Transmit ...........................................................................29 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons .................29 Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ..................................30 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ..................................31 Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................32 Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Selectable Power Level ...............
Contents Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ..................................... 58 Private Calls (Trunking Only) .......................................................... 59 Answer a Private Call ............................................................... 59 Make a Private Call .................................................................. 60 Call Alert Paging ............................................................................. 62 Answer a Call Alert Page .............................
Contents Battery Recycling and Disposal .......................................................82 Antenna ...........................................................................................84 Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................84 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Antennas .........................................................................................85 Batteries ......................................
vii C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
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SAFETY Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ! Caution Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
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General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed. WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. ! WARNING CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.
General Radio Operation XTS 2500 Model III Radio 10 1 11 12 2 3 13 14 4 15 5 6 16 17 7 18 8 19 9 20 4
General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model III Radio Item Page 1 Antenna 2 Top Button (programmable) 3 LED 4 Speaker 5 Universal Connector 22 15 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 6 Display 7 16 Side Button 1 (programmable) 7 Menu Select Buttons 9 17 Side Button 2 (programmable) 8 App Button (for future use) 9 Keypad 10 16-Position Knob (programmable) ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 20 Item 11 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) 12 On/Off/Volume Control Knob 13 P
General Radio Operation Programmable Features The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.
General Radio Operation Display MAEPF-27252-O This figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu entries. Backlight If poor light conditions make the display and keypad difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button.
General Radio Operation Status Symbols The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status. Table 2: Status Symbols Symbol m p p Indication Page Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call is received. 59 View/Program Mode. • View a list (steady) 45 • Program a list (flashing) s Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The received signal strength for the current site. Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the received signal.
General Radio Operation Menu Entry (Softkey) The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries (also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select from one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons. Menu Select Buttons The Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features that have been activated by a qualified radio technician.
General Radio Operation Menu Entry Features In most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.
General Radio Operation Home Button (h) The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode. Some radio features that can be edited by you require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display. Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display. This reduces the required number of button presses.
General Radio Operation Keypad The 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. Refer to the following table for a complete list of characters.
General Radio Operation LED Indicators Table 5: LED Indicators This LED Color: Indicates: RED (Non-flashing) Transmitting RED (Flashing) • Channel Busy or • Low Battery (lights while transmitting) GREEN (Flashing) ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III Receiving Individual Call 13
General Radio Operation Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. Table 6: Alert Tones You hear: Short, Low-Pitched Tone Long, Low-Pitched Tone Tone Name Heard: Invalid KeyPress when the wrong key is pressed. Radio SelfTest Failed when the radio fails the power-up self test. Reject when an unauthorized request is made. Time-Out Timer Warning four seconds before time out. No ACK Received when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment.
General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: A Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) Tone Name Heard: Busy when the system is busy. Valid KeyPress when the correct key is pressed. Radio SelfTest Pass when the radio passes its power-up self-test. Short, Priority MediumChannel Pitched Tone Received when activity on a priority channel is received. Emergency Alarm Entry when entering the emergency state.
General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: A Group of MediumPitched Tones Tone Name Heard: Failsoft when the trunking system fails. Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is available from the previous request. Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT button) verifies the system is accepting transmissions. Console Acknowledge when a status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request acknowledgment is received.
General Radio Operation Standard Accessories Battery To avoid a possible explosion: ! • DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”. • DO NOT discard batteries in a fire. WARNING Charge the Battery The Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance.
General Radio Operation Attach the Battery 1 With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. 2 Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place. Remove the Battery 1 With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery. 2 Pull the top of the battery away from the radio.
General Radio Operation Smart Battery Condition This feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery when it becomes available. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find BATT. BATT 2 Press D, E, or F directly below BATT. CAPACITY INIT EST CHGS Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio 70% 10/01 11 SMART BATT DATA NOT AVAILABLE 3 Press h to exit. Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button 1 Press the Smart Battery button.
General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 84. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 2 Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click. Remove the Belt Clip 1 Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
General Radio Operation Universal Connector Cover The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Remove the Connector Cover 1 Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector.
General Radio Operation Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter The Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect the RSM accessories (see page 89) to the radio. If the RSM is not used, the adapter should be removed. Remove the Adapter Lift the larger side (below the antenna port) of the adapter away from the radio using your finger.
General Radio Operation 2 24 Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port.
General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. • • If the power-up test is successful, you will briefly see Self Test and then the home display. If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you will see ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code.) Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on again. If the radio continues to fail the power-up test, record the ERROR XX/YY code and contact a qualified service technician.
General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone and channel. Select a Zone Use the Menu 1 Press U to find ZONE. ZONE 2 3 4 Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE. The current zone (in this case, POL) flashes and the channel name (DISP NW), does not flash. Press U to find the zone you want.
General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Zone Switch 1 If a control on your radio has been preprogrammed as the Zone Switch, move the Zone Switch to the position for the zone you want. Note: If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 1. 2 FIRE DISP NW UNPROGRAMMED Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. Select a Channel Consult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the following methods.
General Radio Operation Method 2: Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CHAN. CHAN 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. POL DISP NW POL DISP SE The display shows the current channel name (in this case, DISP NW) flashing and the zone (POL), not flashing. 3 Press U to find the channel name you want. OR Use the keypad to enter the channel number. Note: If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3. 4 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.
General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or data information to be heard. This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission.
General Radio Operation Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 25 and Zones and Channels, page 26. 2 Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. 3 Release the Volume Set button. 4 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. LED lights RED while transmitting. 6 Release PTT button to receive (listen).
General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. 2 Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) 3 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. C The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private Line (PL) calls. 1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation. (The duration of the button press is programmable.) 3 Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting.
Common Radio Features Selectable Power Level This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the default setting. • Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power. • Select HIGH for a longer transmitting distance. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PWR. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PWR. PWR LOW POWER LOW The display shows the current power level (LOW or HIGH).
Common Radio Features Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch 1 Rotate the TX Power Level switch. The power level is set to low. 2 Rotate the TX Power Level switch again. The power level is set to high.
Common Radio Features Radio Lock This feature provides stronger radio security. If this feature is enabled by a qualified technician, you will see RADIO LOCKED when you turn the radio on. Unlock Your Radio 1 Enter your numeric password of up to 8 characters. (Use V to backspace if you make a mistake.) 2 Press the preprogrammed Select button after you enter your password. If the password is correct, the radio unlocks. 3 Press the preprogrammed side button to verify the password.
Common Radio Features Change Your Password 1 Press U to find PSWD. PSWD 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PSWD. OLD PASSWORD 3 Enter the old password. 4 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. 5 Enter new password. 6 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. 7 Re-enter password. 8 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. The password is updated. If the two passwords do not match, repeat steps 5 through 8.
Common Radio Features Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones You can turn the keypad tones off and on. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find MUTE. MUTE 2 Press D, E, or F directly below MUTE. The current state is shown. TONES OFF Press D, E, or F directly below ON 3 OFF ON or or TONES ON OFF ON OFF Note: Press the h or the PTT button to exit without changing the setting. Using the Preprogrammed Side Button Press the preprogrammed side button to turn the tones off or on.
Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Options Analog Squelch Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in... this condition occurs: Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel. PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages. Digital Squelch One or more of the following options may be programmed in your radio. Consult your service technician for more information. This option...
Common Radio Features PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be preprogrammed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present. When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator (C) will be displayed.
Common Radio Features Time-out Timer The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. 1 Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time. You will hear a short, lowpitched warning tone, the transmission is cut-off, and the LED will go out until you release the PTT. 2 3 40 Release the PTT button. Press the PTT to re-transmit. Time-out timer restarts.
Common Radio Features Emergency If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communications over the selected channel. Your radio can be programmed for the following: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call, or • Silent Emergency Alarm • Emergency Call. Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio.
Common Radio Features 2 When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, you see ACK RECEIVED, four tones sound, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode.
Common Radio Features 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/ channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, and a short, medium-pitched tone sounds. EMERGENCY • Short tone Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 Press and hold the PTT button and announce the emergency into the microphone to send the Emergency call. 3 Release the PTT button to end the call.
Common Radio Features Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 The silent emergency state continues until you press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state. OR Press and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency. The silent alarm is cancelled without an exit tone, and you can begin transmitting voice calls.
Common Radio Features Lists You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names. There are four list types: • Call • Page • Phone • Scan View a List 1 Press U to find VIEW. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below VIEW. 3 Press V or U to see the names of the available lists. 4 Press D, E, or F directly below the desired list to view it. The first list member is displayed. p indicates the view mode. 5 Press U or V to view other list members. 6 Press h to exit.
Common Radio Features Scan List Empty If the scan list has no members, EMPTY LIST is displayed. EMPTY LIST can be changed by turning scan off, or if a qualified technician adds members to the scan list.
Common Radio Features Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PROG. PROG 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. PAGE CALL PHON The changeable lists are displayed. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below the list you wish to change. First list member is displayed. Flashing p indicates programming mode. 4 Press U or V to select the list member to be changed. FIRE CHIEF p 701234 NUM SECURITY NAME p 704321 NUM 5 Press D, E, or F directly below NUM.
Common Radio Features 6 Press V to erase digits. If you erase the entire number and press U or V, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes. Press a keypad button to add a digit. 7 Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change. Return to step 4 to make more changes. OR Press h to return to home display.
Common Radio Features Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PROG. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. 3 The changeable lists are displayed. PAGE Press D, E, or F directly below the list you wish to change. FIRE CHIEF First list member is displayed. Flashing p indicates programming mode. 4 PROG Press U or V to select the list member to be changed. CALL PHON p 701234 NUM SECURITY NAME p 704321 NUM 5 Press D, E, or F directly below NAME.
Common Radio Features 6 Press V to erase the last digits. (If you erase the entire name and press W, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes.) Press a keypad button to add a character. See “Keypad” on page 12. 7 Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change. Return to step 4 to make more changes. OR Press h to return to home display.
Common Radio Features Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your radio can have up to 20 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified technician. You can view the scan list assigned to the currently selected channel the same way you would view other lists. See “View a List” on page 45. Turn Scan On and Off Using the Menu 1 Press U to find SCAN. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below SCAN.
Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off switch in the Scan On or Scan Off position. The current scan state is displayed. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed. Note: To exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press h or PTT.
Common Radio Features Delete a Nuisance Channel When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear (nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list. 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button. Repeat this step to delete more channels. Note: You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel. 2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list.
Common Radio Features Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority Change While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priorityone channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel. This change remains in effect until scan is turned off, then scanning reverts back to the preprogrammed state.
Common Radio Features Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) Use your radio to make and receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio, or a radio can be used to call a landline phone. Answer a Phone Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button 1 When a phone call is received, you hear a telephone-type ringing, the LED flashes GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) flashes, and PHONE CALL is displayed.
Common Radio Features Make a Phone Call Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PHON. PHON 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. The last phone number is dialed is displayed. 555-1234 Note: If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3. LIST 3 POLICE 4 Press U or V to scroll to the phone number you want in the list. Press D, E, or F directly under LNUM to go to the last phone number dialed. Press the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features 6 Press h to hang up and return to the home display. Use the Keypad 1 Press U to find PHON. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. PHON 555-1234 LIST You see the last transmitted or received ID number. 3 Enter the phone number you want using the keypad. 555-8523 LIST 4 Press the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts • • • • When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, a long tone sounds. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. NO PHONE When a channel is not available, a busy tone sounds. The radio will automatically connect when a channel opens. PHONE BUSY When the phone system is busy, a long tone sounds. Try your call later. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.
Common Radio Features Private Calls (Trunking Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically verifies the receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller’s ID. Answer a Private Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button. 1 2 When a private call is received, you hear two alert tones, the LED flashes GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) flashes, and CALL RECEIVD is displayed.
Common Radio Features Make a Private Call Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CALL. CALL 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. FIRE CHIEF You see the last transmitted or received ID number LIST 3 Press U or V to scroll to the ID number you want in the list. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 4 ID: 701234 FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM Press the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features Use the Keypad 1 Press U to find CALL. CALL 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. FIRE CHIEF You see the last transmitted or received ID number. LIST Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want to call. FIRE CHIEF 3 ID: 701234 ID: 701234 LIST OR Press the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users are away from their radios, or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can still send them a Call Alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system. Answer a Call Alert Page 1 2 62 When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones, the LED flashes GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) flashes, and PAGE RECEIVD is displayed.
Common Radio Features Make a Call Alert Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PAGE. PAGE 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. FIRE CHIEF You see the last transmitted or received ID number. LIST Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want to call. FIRE CHIEF 3 Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 4 ID: 701234 ID: 701234 LNUM Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features Use the Keypad 1 Press U to find PAGE. PAGE 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. FIRE CHIEF You see the last transmitted or received ID number. LIST Enter the ID number you want using the keypad. FIRE CHIEF 3 ID: 701234 ID: 701234 LIST 4 Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the page to the displayed number. 64 PLEASE WAIT is displayed.
Common Radio Features Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only) Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel. Select Talkgroup 1 Press U to find TGRP. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below TGRP. TGRP The last user-selected-andstored talkgroup, and its available softkeys, are displayed. 3 Press U or V to find the talkgroup you want.
Common Radio Features Repeater or Direct Operation Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the same. REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are different. Select Repeater or Direct Operation Use the Menu 1 Press U to find DIR. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below DIR.
Special Radio Features PTT ID Receive This feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you are currently receiving. This ID can be a maximum of eight characters and can be viewed by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher. Transmit Your radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice message.
Special Radio Features View Your Radio’s ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press U or V to find CALL or PAGE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE. 3 Press V. CALL MY ID: 701111 Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button 1 Press the Call or Page button. 2 Press V.
Special Radio Features Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other. This feature is typically used during special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio technician. You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher.
Special Radio Features 3 If you hear one beep - Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again. OR - Press h to cancel and return to the home display. OR If you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher. Your radio returns to the home display. OR If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone. NO ACKNOWLDG • An alert tone Try again or press h.
Special Radio Features 2 If you hear one beep • One beep • Five beeps - Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again OR - Press h to hang up and return to the home display. OR If you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher. Your radio returns to the home display. OR If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone. NO ACKNOWLDG • An alert tone Try again or press h.
Special Radio Features Trunking System Controls Failsoft The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel. During failsoft operation: Your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds.
Special Radio Features Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system. Lock or Unlock a Site Use the Menu 1 Press U or V to find SITE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below SITE. SITE SITE UNLOCKED LOCK The current lock state is displayed. UNLK SITE LOCKED LOCK 3 Press D, E, or F directly below LOCK or UNLK.
Special Radio Features Site Trunking If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to what is known as “site trunking.” The display shows “SITE TRUNKNG” and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site. Site View and Change You can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one.
Special Radio Features Change the Current Site Press and hold down the preprogrammed Site Search button to manually force the change to a new site. You hear a tone, and the display shows SCANING SITE while the radio scans for a new site. • Tone SCANING SITE The radio returns to the home display when it finds a new site.
Special Radio Features Time and Date Using this special feature, you may program the time and date as you might with other electronic devices. The clock display is enabled by a qualified radio technician. • The default time setting is a 12hour clock. • If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/ PM selection is not available. • The default setting for the domestic date shows MDY. 12HR 00:00AM MDY 00/00/00 Edit Time and Date 1 Press U to find CLCK. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CLCK.
Special Radio Features Note: Press h at any time to return to the home display without saving your changes. OR Press U one or more times to move to an item you wish to change. 5 Press X or Y to change the selected item. 12HR 03:54AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 12HR 03:58AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 6 Press U one or more times to move to an item in the date field. 12HR 03:58AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 7 Press X or Y to change the selected item.
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Helpful Tips Radio Care Cleaning To clean the external surfaces of your radio: 1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). 2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth. 3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.
Helpful Tips Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services.
Helpful Tips Battery Battery Life Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100% several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day.
Helpful Tips Conventional Fuel Gauge Symbol A flashing fuel gauge symbol (b) is displayed only when the battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace the battery with a fully charged one. Smart Fuel Gauge Symbol Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date. Consult the Smart Battery manual. All conditions must be met for a battery to be classified as a “Smart Battery.” When your radio has a Smart Battery installed, the fuel gauge symbol is always displayed.
Helpful Tips For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.
Helpful Tips Antenna Radio Operating Frequencies Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequencysensitive and are color-coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base. color The following antenna types are compatible with your radio: Antenna type Approx. length Insulator color code Frequency range Antenna kit no. in.
Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 portable two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: Antennas NAD6563 VHF Whip Antenna (136-174) NAD6566 VHF Antenna (136-150.8) NAD6567 VHF Antenna (150.
Accessories Carry Accessories Belt Clips HLN6853 Belt Clip, 2 1/4 inch HLN9844 Belt Clip, 2 inch NNTN4520 High Activity D Clip and Belt Loop Combination NNTN4521 High Activity Swivel D Clip Body-Worn NNTN4115 Carrying case, Leather with 3” Swivel Belt Loop and T-strap NNTN4116 Carrying case, Leather with 2.
Accessories NTN1179 Multi-Unit, Rapid, 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug) NTN1667 Tri-Chemistry, 110V NTN1669 Tri-Chemistry, 230V NTN1873 IMPRES™ Rapid, 110V Single Unit Charger NTN1874 IMPRES™ Rapid, 220V Single Unit Charger NTN1875 IMPRES™ Rapid, 240V Single Unit Charger NTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110 V NTN7209 Single-Unit Dual Rate, Rapid w/o Cord NTN8726 220V Universal Multi-unit Charger NTN8727 240V Universal Multi-unit Charger NTN9176 Charger Vehicular Tri Chemistry.
Accessories BDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige BDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), black BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beige BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.
Accessories BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcup BDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645) BDN6676 Jedi adapter NMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter) NMN6245 Light-weight headset NMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom mic NMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT NMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic RMN4049 Jedi “TEMCO” temple transducer Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones BDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and
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Glossary This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual. ACK Acknowledgment of communication. Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it. Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO Conventional Motorola standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications. Call Alert Privately page an individual by sending an audible tone.
Glossary Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display. Deadlock Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt. Digital Private Line (DPL) A type of coded squelch using data bursts. Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone. Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete nature, rather than a continuous nature.
Glossary Monitor Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will hear static. If the channel is in use, you will hear conversation. It also serves as a way to check the volume level of the radio, as the radio will “open the squelch” when pressing the monitor button. Network Access Code Network Access Code (NAC) operates on digital channels to reduce voice channel interference between adjacent systems and sites. NiCd Nickel Cadmium. NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride.
Glossary Radio Frequency (RF) The part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz). Repeater A conventional radio feature, where you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater), that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage. Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup.
Index A accessories carry cases ..............................86 alert tones ...................................14 analog squelch ............................38 answer phone call use the preprogrammed call response button ...................55 private call use the preprogrammed call response button ...................59 antenna .......................................20 radio operating frequencies .....84 antennas .....................................85 App button ..................................
Index H P helpful tips .................................. 79 home button ............................... 11 phone call make use the menu .......................56 use the quick access button 56 phone call display and alert prompts 58 physical features of the radio ........5 PL defeat ....................................39 private call answer use the keypad ....................61 use the preprogrammed call response button ...................59 make use the menu .......................
Index reprogram request ......................69 use the preprogrammed reprogram request button ........................70 request a new dynamic regrouping using the menu ........................69 S scan ............................................51 delete a nuisance channel ......53 turn scan on and off ................51 scan (conventional only) make a dynamic priority change . 54 scan list empty ............................46 select channel method 1: use the preprogrammed channel selector ...........
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