ASTRO XTS 2500 ® TM Digital Portable Radio Model II User Guide
ASTRO® XTS™ 2500 Digital Portable Radio, Model II 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. Select a Zone Using the Menu Send Silent Emergency Alarm 1 Press U until 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE. 2 Press PTT.
Display Status Symbols m p p Call Received. Receiving an individual call View/Program Mode. The radio is in the view or program mode; On Steady = view mode; Flashing = program mode s Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). Received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal. b Battery • Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low. • Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery.
ASTRO® XTS™ 2500 Digital Portable Radio Model II User Guide 6881094C05-D 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. 2004. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 4/15/04. Motorola, Inc. 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd. Ft.
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: XTS 2500 conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.
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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Contents Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii Documentation Copyrights ............................................................... iv Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv General Radio Operation ..................
Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................27 Common Radio Features ............................................ 29 Selectable Power Level ...................................................................29 Use the Menu ............................................................................29 Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................30 Analog Squelch ........................................................................
Transmit .................................................................................... 53 View Your Radio’s ID Number .................................................. 54 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ............................................. 55 Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 55 Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 57 Trunking System Controls ...............................................................
Switches ..........................................................................................76 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ................................................ 77 Special Channel Assignments .........................................................77 Emergency Channel .................................................................77 Non-Commercial Call Channel .................................................78 Operating Frequency Requirements ..............
Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
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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 II Radio 9 10 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 18 19 2 8
General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model II Radio Item Page 16 Item 11 On/Off/Volume Control Knob Page 1 Antenna 20 2 Top Button (programmable) 3 LED 4 Speaker 5 Universal Connector 18 15 Side Button 1 (programmable) 6 Display 5 16 Side Button 2 (programmable) 7 Menu Select Buttons 7 17 Home button 9 8 App Button (for future use) 9 18 4-Way Navigation Button 9 9 16-Position Knob (programmable) 19 Battery 13 12 Microphone 9 13 Top Side (Select) Butt
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 difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlight by pressing the Light button. The light will remain on for a preprogrammed time before it turns off automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light button again.
General Radio Operation Status Symbols The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status. Table 3: Status Symbols Symbol m p p Indication Page Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call is received. 43 View/Program Mode. • View a list (steady) 37 • 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 require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display. Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display. This reduces the required number of button presses. App Button (@) Reserved for future use.
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 A Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) 10 Tone Name Heard: Invalid ButtonPress when the wrong key is pressed. Radio Self-Test Failed when the radio fails the power-up self test. No ACK Received when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Reject when an unauthorized request is made.
General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Valid Key-Press when the correct key is pressed. Radio Self-Test Pass when the radio passes its powerup self-test. Priority Channel Short, Received MediumPitched Tone Emergency Alarm Entry Central Echo Volume Set Long, MediumPitched Tone Emergency Exit A Group of MediumPitched Tones Short, HighPitched Tone (Chirp) Heard: when activity on a priority channel is received. when entering the emergency state.
General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Ringing Gurgle 12 Tone Name Heard: Fast Ringing when the system is searching for the Private Conversation Call target radio. Enhanced Call Sent when waiting for the Private Conversation Call target radio to respond to the call. Phone Call Received when a landline phone call is received. Dynamic Regrouping when the PTT button is pressed, a dynamic ID has been 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 71. 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 clear a “click.” Remove the Belt Clip 1 Use a flat-bladed object 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 73) 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 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 this step. 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. 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. Note: POL POL DISP NW DISP SE If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3. UNPROGRAMMED 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 20, and Zones and Channels, page 21. 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. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) 3 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. 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.
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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 preprogrammed 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 directly below PWR. PWR F 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. LOW HIGH 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.
Common Radio Features Digital Squelch One or more of the following options may be programmed in your radio. Consult your service technician for more information. This option... will allow you to hear: Digital Carrier-Operated Squelch (COS) any digital traffic. Normal Squelch any digital traffic having the correct Network access code. Selective Switch any digital traffic having the correct Network access code and correct talkgroup.
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 2 3 32 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.
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. • Press and hold the Emergency button OR 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 arrow 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 a qualified technician adds members to the scan list.
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 37. 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. T SCAN ON ON 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. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. The last phone number dialed is displayed. Note: If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3. 3 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. 4 Press and release the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features 5 Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. OR If your call is not answered, go to “Phone Call Display and alert Prompts” on page page 45. 6 Press h to hang up and return to the home display. 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 to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. NO PHONE When a channel is not available, a busy tone sounds.
Common Radio Features Notes: • A high-pitched tone, generated when you release the PTT button, indicates to the landline party that he or she can begin talking. • You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial), such as an extension number, or credit card or PIN numbers, to the phone system. If the radio is programmed for live overdial, every digit entered after the call is connected is sent to the phone system.
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 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 LIST FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM Press the PTT button to start the Private 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. With Call Alert paging, you can also verify if a radio is active on the system. Answer a Call Alert Page 1 2 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 RECEIVED 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. ID: 701234 LIST FIRE CHIEF Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. ID: 701234 LNUM 3 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. 4 50 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 a 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 • One beep • Five beeps - 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. The current lock state is displayed. SITE SITE UNLOCKED LOCK UNLK OR SITE LOCKED LOCK 3 Press D, E, or F directly below LOCK or UNLK.
Special Radio Features Site Trunking If the zone dispatcher loses communication with any site, that site reverts to “site trunking.” The display shows SITE TRUNKNG and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site. Site View and Change You can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one. View the Current Site Momentarily press the preprogrammed Site Search button.
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 12-hour clock. • If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/PM selection is not available. • The default setting for the domestic date shows MDY. 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 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.
Helpful Tips rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above.
Helpful Tips Battery Recycling and Disposal Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.
Helpful Tips Antenna Radio Operating Frequencies Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base. color The following antenna types are compatible with your radio: Approx. Length in. mm Insulator Color Code 8 203 RED VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136–150.8 NAD6566 VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.
Helpful Tips Approx. Length in. mm Insulator Color Code 800 MHz whip, halfwave 7 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037 800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave 3.4 86 WHITE 806–870 NAF5042 7 178 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080 Antenna Type 700/800 MHz whip 70 Frequency Range (MHz) Antenna Kit No.
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: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml Antennas NAD6563 VHF whip (136–174 MHz) NAD6566 VHF (136–150.8 MHz) NAD6567 VHF (150.
Accessories Carry Accessories Belt Clips HLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inch Body-Worn NNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. swivel belt loop and T-strap NNTN4116 Carrying case, leather with 2.5-in. swivel belt loop and T-strap NNTN4117 Carrying case, leather with 3-in.
Accessories NTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110V NTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong Euro Plug) NTN1669 Tri-chemistry, 230V NTN1873 IMPRES™ rapid charger 110V single-unit NTN1874 IMPRES™ rapid charger 220V single-unit NTN1875 IMPRES™ rapid charger 240V single-unit NTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110V NTN7209 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cord Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords NTN7373 110V interchangeable line NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-pro
Accessories Surveillance Accessories CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers NTN1624 CommPort with palm PTT NTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) Earpieces BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must order BDN6671 interface module)
Accessories BDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, black BDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, black BDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black BDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black BDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black BDN6780 Earbud, single with mic and PTT co
Accessories Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones BDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) Switches 0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch NTN7660 76 Tilt / man down switch
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: 1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” 2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.
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.
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 8 156.400 – 9 156.450 156.450 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.
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 67** 156.375 156.375 68 156.425 156.425 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.
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.
Commercial Warranty Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA INC.
Commercial Warranty the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
Commercial Warranty which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada. V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect. C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.
Commercial Warranty the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. K) Normal and customary wear and tear. VI.
Commercial Warranty the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software.
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Index A accessories antennas .................................71 batteries ..................................71 belt clips ..................................72 body-worn ...............................72 carry accessories ....................72 chargers ..................................72 Commport integrated microphone/ receivers ................................74 earpieces .................................74 headsets ..................................75 microphones, remote speaker .
Index microphones, remote speaker .....73 monitor button .............................26 N notations used in this manual ........1 O out-of-range ................................58 P phone call display and alert prompts 45 physical features of the radio ........3 PL defeat .....................................31 private call make a private call ...................48 programmable features .................4 PTT ID .........................................53 R radio care cleaning ........................
Index remove the cover ....................18 V view a list ....................................37 W warranty ......................................85 Z zone select a zone ...........................21 zone switch .............................
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