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Table Of Contents

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
ATTENTION!
Computer Software Copyrights
Documentation Copyrights
Disclaimer
Patent Disclosure
Notations Used in This Manual
Getting to Know Your Radio
- Important Rebanding Information
- Major Radio Components
  - The XTL 1500 Radio
  - The Control Head
- Using Your Radio: The Basics
Basic Radio Operation
- Monitoring Conventional Modes
- Selecting a Zone and Mode (Channel)
- Receiving on a Conventional Mode
- Adjusting the Squelch Setting
- Receiving on Trunked Systems
- Transmitting on Conventional Modes
- Transmitting on Trunked Systems
- Time-Out Timer
Common Radio Features
- Sending a Status Call (Trunking Only)
- Selecting Transmit Power Level
- Conventional Squelch Options
  - Analog Squelch Options
  - Digital Squelch Options
- Sending an Emergency Alarm
  - Sending an Emergency Call
  - Special Considerations for Emergencies
- Types of Scan
  - Turning Scan On or Off
  - Deleting Nuisance Modes
- PTT-ID (Optional)
- Time-Out Timer
- Telephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking)
  - Answering a Telephone Call
- Call Alert (Conventional and Trunking)
- Optional External Alarms (Horn and/or Lights)
  - Turning External Alarm(s) On or Off
  - When a Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned On
Conventional Features
- Repeater/Direct Operation
- Status Calls (Digital Modes Only)
  - Sending a Status Call
- Smart PTT
- Talkgroup Calls
  - Selecting a Talkgroup
- Selective Calls
Trunking Features
- Features Used on Trunking Systems
- Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number
- Programming a Page or Call Number
- Programming a Page or Call Name
  - Hang Up Box (HUB)
- Enhanced Private Conversation
- Dynamic Regrouping
  - Electronic (Menu) Mode Selection
  - Selecting Enable and Disable
- SmartZone Operation
- Out-of-Range Indication
- Trunked Announcement
  - Initiating an Announcement
Secure Features
- Features Available on Secure XTL 1500
- Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes
- System Considerations
- Loss Indication
- Selecting a Key (Conventional Only)
Troubleshooting
Accessories
- Antennas
- Speakers
- Trunnion Kits
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Special Channel Assignments
  - Emergency Channel
  - Non-Commercial Call Channel
- Operating Frequency Requirements
Glossary
Commercial Warranty and Service
- Limited Warranty
- Service
Index
Control Head Foldout Page

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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.

The following special notations identify certain items:

WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other

condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully

observed.

CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other

condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not

carefully observed.

Note: Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition,

which is essential to emphasize.

Example Description

Orange button or

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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