User's Manual

Table Of Contents

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I v

Contents

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii

Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii

Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii

Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv

General Radio Operation .............................................. 1

Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1

XTS 2500 Model I Radio ................................................................... 2

Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio ........................... 3

Programmable Features ................................................................... 4

LED Indicators .................................................................................. 5

Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 5

Standard Accessories ....................................................................... 8

Battery ........................................................................................ 8

Antenna .................................................................................... 10

Belt Clip .................................................................................... 11

Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 12

Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 12

Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 12

Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 13

Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 13

Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 13

Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 14

Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 14

Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 14

Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 15

Select a Zone ........................................................................... 15

Select a Channel ..................................................................... 15

Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 16

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 16

Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 17

Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 18

Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 19

Common Radio Features............................................ 21

Selectable Power Level ................................................................... 21

Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 21

Analog Squelch ........................................................................ 21