®
TM
ASTRO XTS 5000
Digital Portable Radio
Model II
User Guide
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®
Radio On/Off
ASTRO XTS™ 5000
When acknowledgment is received, you hear
four beeps; alarm ends; radio exits emer-
gency.
Digital Portable Radio, Model II
Quick Reference Card
1
2
On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.
Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Send Emergency Call
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
Zones/Channels
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
!
1
Radio on and press Emergency button.
1
2
Zone - Zone switch to desired zone.
Channel - Channel switch to desired channel.
Note:
To exit emergency at any time, press
and hold Emergency button.
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 68P81095C98) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
2
Press and hold PTT. Announce your
emergency into the microphone.
Receive/Transmit
3
4
Release PTT to end call.
1
2
Radio on and select zone/channel.
16-Position
Select Knob
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Concentric
Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
Press and hold Emergency button to exit
emergency.
Listen for a transmission.
- or -
On/Off/
Top Button
Volume Knob
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Press and hold Volume Set button.
- or -
Press Monitor button and listen for activity.
Send Silent Emergency Alarm
Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
3-Position
Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
1
Radio on and press Emergency button.
Display does not change; you see no LED;
you hear no tone.
3
4
Adjust volume, if necessary.
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Press PTT to transmit; release to receive.
Speaker/Mic
Display
Note:
To exit emergency at any time, press
Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
and hold Emergency button.
Send Emergency Alarm
2
Silent emergency continues until you:
PTT Button
Radio on and press Emergency button.
Display shows current zone/channel and
EMERGENCY. Red LED lights; you hear short,
medium-pitched tone.
Menu Select
Buttons
•
•
Press and hold Emergency button to exit
emergency state.
- or -
Home Button
App Button
(TMS Button)
4-Way
Navigation
Button
Press and release PTT to exit silent
emergency and enter regular emergency
(alarm, call, or alarm with call).
Note:
To exit emergency at any time, press
and hold Emergency button.
Write your radio’s programmed features on the dashed lines.
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Display Status Symbols
Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation)
Entry
PROG
PWR
Menu Selection
Editing
Page
40
Receiving an individual call
Entry
BATT
CALL
CHAN
CLCK
DIR
Menu Selection
Smart Battery
Page
15
m
The radio is in the view or program mode;
On Steady = view mode; Blinking =
program mode
p
TX Power Level
Rekey Request
Reprogram Request
Scan On/Off
Site Lock
29
Private Call/Selective Call
Select a Channel
Set the Real Time Clock
Repeater/Direct
Key Zeroization
Key Selection
55/58
22
REKY
RPGM
SCAN
SITE
STS
78
Received signal strength for the current
site (trunking only). The more stripes in the
symbol, the stronger the signal.
s
81
88
46
68
Blinks when the battery is low.
85
b
r
ERAS
KEY
76
Status Call
66
You are talking directly to another radio or
through a repeater; On = direct;
Off = repeater
73
TGRP
TMS
Talkgroup Call
Text Messaging
User Login
64
KSET
MUTE
PAGE
PHON
Keyset Selection
Keypad Mute
74
102
97
This channel is being monitored.
31
C
USER
VIEW
ZONE
LOC
Call Alert Page
Phone
62
Your radio is in secure operation;
On = secure operation;
Off = clear operation; Blinking = receiving
an encrypted voice call
c
Viewing a List
Zone
39
50
20
Location
90
The radio is scanning a scan list
Priority 1 Channel during scan
Priority 2 Channel during scan
T
Menu Navigation
S
S
uto find Menu Entry
D, or E, or Fdirectly below
vor uto scroll through sub-list
Menu Entry to select
D, or E, or F directly below
h to exit
Menu Entry to select
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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: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 USA
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: XTS 5000
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
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
68P81095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
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Disclaimer
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P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
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Contents
Notations Used in This Manual .......................................................... 1
Your XTS 5000 Model II Radio........................................................... 2
Physical Features of the XTS 5000 Model II Radio ........................... 3
Programmable Controls ..................................................................... 3
Display ............................................................................................... 4
Backlight ..................................................................................... 5
Status Symbols ........................................................................... 5
Menu Select Buttons .................................................................. 7
Menu Entry Features .................................................................. 8
Home Button ............................................................................... 8
App Button (TMS Feature Button) .............................................. 9
4-Way Navigation Button ............................................................ 9
LED Indicators ................................................................................... 9
Alert Tones....................................................................................... 10
Standard Accessories ...................................................................... 13
Battery ...................................................................................... 13
Smart Battery Status ................................................................ 15
Antenna .................................................................................... 16
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 17
Universal Connector Cover ...................................................... 18
Radio On and Off ............................................................................. 19
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 19
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 19
Zones and Channels........................................................................ 20
Select a Zone ........................................................................... 20
Mode Select Button .................................................................. 24
Receive / Transmit ........................................................................... 25
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 25
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 25
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 26
Conventional Mode Operation .................................................. 27
Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selectable Power Level.................................................................... 29
Use the Menu ........................................................................... 29
Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch ........... 30
Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones........................................................ 31
Use the Menu ........................................................................... 31
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Use the Preprogrammed Keypad Mute Button .........................31
Conventional Squelch Operation......................................................32
Analog Options .........................................................................32
Digital Options ...........................................................................32
PL Defeat..........................................................................................33
Time-out Timer .................................................................................34
Emergency .......................................................................................35
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................35
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................36
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................37
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................38
Lists ..................................................................................................39
View a List .................................................................................39
Scan List Empty ........................................................................39
Edit a Scan List .........................................................................40
Scan .................................................................................................46
Turn Scan On or Off ..................................................................46
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................47
Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................48
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) ......................................................49
Quick Access (One-Touch) .......................................................49
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................50
Initiate a Phone Call ..................................................................50
Select a Phone Number ............................................................51
Make a Phone Call ...................................................................51
Private Calls (Trunking Only)............................................................53
Quick Access (One-Touch) .......................................................53
Answer a Private Call ................................................................54
Initiate a Private Call .................................................................55
Select an ID Number .................................................................55
Make a Private Call ...................................................................56
Selective Calls (ASTRO Conventional Only)....................................57
Quick Access (One-Touch) .......................................................57
Answer a Selective Call ............................................................58
Initiate a Selective Call ..............................................................58
Select an ID Number .................................................................59
Make a Selective Call ...............................................................59
Call Alert Paging...............................................................................60
Quick Access (One-Touch) .......................................................60
Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................61
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Initiate a Call Alert Page ........................................................... 62
Select an ID Number ................................................................ 63
Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only)......... 64
Select a Talkgroup .................................................................... 64
Status Calls (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only).......................................... 66
Send a Status Call .................................................................... 66
Repeater or Direct Operation........................................................... 68
Smart PTT (Conventional Only)....................................................... 70
Special Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Secure Operations........................................................................... 71
Select Secure Transmissions ................................................... 71
Select Clear Transmissions ...................................................... 71
Managing Encryption ................................................................ 72
Digital PTT ID................................................................................... 79
Receive ..................................................................................... 79
Transmit .................................................................................... 79
View Your Radio’s ID Number.......................................................... 80
Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only).............................................. 81
Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 81
Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 83
Trunking System Controls................................................................ 84
Failsoft ...................................................................................... 84
Out-of-Range ............................................................................ 84
Site Lock ................................................................................... 85
Site Trunking ............................................................................ 86
Site View and Change .............................................................. 87
Time and Date.................................................................................. 88
Outdoor Location (using GPS)......................................................... 90
Access the Location feature ..................................................... 90
GPS Enabled ............................................................................ 93
ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features . . . . 95
Automatic Registration Service (ARS) ............................................. 95
Selecting or Changing ARS Mode ............................................ 95
ARS User Login Feature.................................................................. 97
Accessing the User Login Feature ........................................... 97
To Login as a User ................................................................... 98
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Text Messaging...............................................................................102
Receive a Message ................................................................107
To View Message from the Inbox. ..........................................107
Send a Predefined Message ...................................................108
Reply to a Received Message ................................................110
Delete a Message ...................................................................111
To Access the Sent Folder ......................................................112
Radio Care .....................................................................................113
Cleaning ..................................................................................114
Handling ..................................................................................115
Service............................................................................................115
Battery ............................................................................................116
Battery Life ..............................................................................116
Charging the Battery ...............................................................116
Battery Recycling and Disposal ..............................................117
Antenna ..........................................................................................119
Radio Operating Frequencies .................................................119
Antennas ........................................................................................121
Batteries and Battery Accessories..................................................121
Carry Accessories ..........................................................................122
Belt Clips .................................................................................122
Belt Loops ...............................................................................122
Carry Cases ............................................................................123
Chargers.........................................................................................123
Surveillance Accessories................................................................124
Earpieces ................................................................................124
Headsets and Headset Accessories .......................................125
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ........................125
Speaker, Remote Speaker and Public Safety Microphones ...126
CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers .........................126
Switches .........................................................................................127
Vehicular Adapters .........................................................................127
Accessories .............................................................................127
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Special Channel Assignments........................................................ 129
Non-Commercial Call Channel ............................................... 130
Operating Frequency Requirements.............................................. 130
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Commercial Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
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Table 1: Channel Map
Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Z6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
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General Radio Operation
Notations Used in This Manual
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of
WARNING, Caution, and Note. These notations are used to
emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken
or observed.
An operational procedure, practice, or
condition, etc., which may result in injury or
death if not carefully observed.
!
An operational procedure, practice, or condition,
etc., which may result in damage to the equipment
if not carefully observed.
!
Note:
An operational procedure, practice, or condition,
etc., which is essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example
Description
Light button or D
Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or
as a key symbol.
Information appearing on the radio’s
display is shown using the special display
font.
PHONE CALL
PHONE
Menu entries are shown similar to the way
they appear on the radio’s display.
Press u
This means “Press the right side of the
4-way Navigation button.”
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Physical Features of the XTS 5000 Model II
Radio
Table 2: Physical Features
No. Feature
Page No. Feature
Page
8
1
2
Antenna
16
19
8
9
Home Button
Battery
On/Off/Volume Control
Knob
13
3
4
5
LED
9
10 App Button
11 Display
9
4
Microphone
PTT (Push-to-Talk)
Button
12 Speaker
6
7
Menu Select Buttons
7
9
13 Universal Connector
18
4-Way Navigation
Button
Programmable Controls
The following radio controls can be programmed to operate certain
software-activated features.
No. Feature
No. Feature
14 Side Button 2
15 Side Button 1
19 2-Position Concentric Switch
20 16-Position Select Knob
16 Top Side (Select) Button
17 3-Position A/B/C Switch
The features that can be assigned to these controls by a qualified
radio technician, and the pages where these features can be found
are listed in Table 3 on page 4.
Any references in this manual to controls that are
“preprogrammed” mean that a qualified radio technician must
use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a
control.
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Feature
Call Alert
Page
60
Feature
PL Defeat
Page
33
Feature
Site Search
Smart Battery
Status
Page
87
Call Response
Channel
54
Private Call
22
Repeater/Direct
69
Dynamic Priority
48
Reprogram
Request
Text Messaging
Emergency
35
Scan List
43
TMS Quick Text
108
Programming
Keypad Mute
Light
31
5
Scan On/Off
Secure/Clear
Select
46
71
44
57
85
TX Power Level
User login
Volume Set
Zone
30
95
25
21
Monitor
26
47
51
Nuisance Delete
Phone
Selective Call
Site Lock/
Unlock
Display
channel
zone
Radio alias
The above screen is typical of what you will see on your radio. The
64 x 96 pixel liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and
menu entries.
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General Radio Operation
Backlight
If poor light conditions make the display, keypad, or channel numbers
(around the 16-Position Select knob) difficult to read, turn on the
radio’s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button.
These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn
off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the
Light button again.
Status Symbols
The top two display rows contain symbols that indicate radio
operating conditions.Menu Entry (Softkey)
Table 4: Status Symbols
Symbol
Indication
Page No.
Call Received
Blinks when an Individual Call is
received.
50, 54,
58, 61
m
View/Program Mode
The radio is in the view or program mode. 39,40,41,
p
p
•
•
On steady = view mode
Blinking = program mode
43,44
Received Signal Strength Indication
(RSSI)
The received signal strength for the
current site, for trunking only. The more
stripes in the symbol, the stronger the
signal.
87
s
b
Battery
•
Conventional = blinks when battery is
low
117
•
Smart = The number of bars (0-3)
shown indicates the charge remaining
in your battery; blinks when battery is
low
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Table 4: Status Symbols (Continued)
Indication
Symbol
Page No.
Talkaround
•
On = you are talking directly to
another radio, not through a repeater,
during conventional operation only
Off = you are talking through a
repeater
62-63
r
•
Monitor (Carrier Squelch)
The selected channel is being monitored
during conventional operation only.
27, 32,
33
C
Secure Operation
•
•
•
On = secure operation
Off = clear operation
Blinking = receiving an encrypted
voice call
c
c
71
Scan
40 thru
46
T
The radio is scanning a scan list.
Priority-One Channel Scan
One channel is assigned as the priority
channel during scan operation.
S
40 thru
45
(Dot
Blinking)
Priority-Two Channel Scan
Two channels are assigned as the priority
channels during scan operation.
S
40 thru
45
(Dot Steady)
Location Signal
•
Off = Location feature disabled, or
insufficient battery power in location
accessory device;
90-90
•
•
Blinking = Location feature enabled,
but no location signal available;
On = Location feature enabled, and
location signal available
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Table 4: Status Symbols (Continued)
Symbol
Indication
Page No.
User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)
•
•
•
On (Tinted) = User is currently
associated with the radio;
Off (Not tinted) = User is currently not
associated with the radio;
100
Blinking = Device registration or user
registration with the server failed due
to an invalid username or pin.
The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries
(also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select one of
several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are
accessed through 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. Your radio may
be programmed differently from the following example, but the display
for turning Scan on or off might look like the example below. For
instance, to turn Scan on, press Ddirectly below ON.
T
SCAN
menu entry
(softkey)
ON
OFF
menu entry
(softkey)
3 Menu Select
Buttons
App Button
(TMS Button)
Home
Button
4-Way Navigation
Button
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Menu Entry Features
Table 5: Menu Entries
Menu
Selection
Selection
Feature
Page
Feature
Editing
Page
Smart Battery
15
40
29
BATT
CALL
PROG
PWR
Private Call /
Selective Call
55/ TX Power Level
58
Channel Selection
Time and Date
22
88
Rekey Request
78
81
CHAN
CLCK
REKY
RPGM
Reprogram
Request
Repeater/Direct
Key Zeroization
68
76
Scan On/Off
46
85
DIR
SCAN
SITE
Site Lock/
Unlock
ERAS
Key Selection
Keyset Selection
Keypad Mute
Call Alert Page
Phone
73
74
31
62
50
Status Call
Talkgroup Call
View a List
Zone
66
64
39
20
90
95
KEY
KSET
MUTE
PAGE
PHON
TMS
STS
TGRP
VIEW
ZONE
LOC
Location
Text Messaging
102 User Login
USER
Home Button
The Home button always returns you to the home (default) display. In
most cases, this is the current mode.
Some radio features that you can edit require saving information in
memory. Pressing the Home button after editing those features
causes 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 key presses.
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App Button (TMS Feature Button)
This button brings you to the Text Messaging Service (TMS) feature
screen.
4-Way Navigation Button
This button is used to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the
display, or both.
LED Indicators
The LED on top of the radio indicates the radio’s operating status:
Table 6: LED Indicators
LED Indicator
Red
What it Means
Radio transmitting
Blinking red
•
•
Channel busy, or
Low battery (while transmitting)
Double blinking red Receiving encrypted audio
Blinking green Receiving an individual call
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General Radio Operation
Alert Tones
An alert tone is a sound or group of sounds. Your radio uses alert
tones to inform you of your radio’s conditions. The following table lists
these tones and when they occur.
Table 7: Alert Tones
You Hear
Tone Name
Invalid
Key-Press
Radio Self-Test when radio fails its power-up self
Heard
when wrong key is pressed
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
Fail
test
Reject
when unauthorized request is
made
Time-OutTimer four seconds before time out
Warning
No ACK
Received
when radio fails to receive an
acknowledgment
Time-Out Timer after time out
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
(when PTT button is pressed)
transmissions are not allowed
Long, Low-
Pitched Tone
Out-of-Range
(when PTT button is pressed) the
radio is out of range of the system
Invalid Mode
when radio is on an unprogrammed
channel
Individual Call when radio is in an individual call
Warning Tone for greater than 6 seconds without
any activity
A Group of Busy
Low-Pitched
Tones
when system is busy
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Table 7: Alert Tones (Continued)
You Hear
Tone Name
Heard
Valid Key-
Press
when correct key is pressed
Radio Self-Test when radio passes its power-up
Pass
self test
Clear Voice
at beginning of a non-coded
communication
Short,
Medium-
Pitched
Tone
Priority
Channel
Received
when activity on a priority channel
is received
Emergency
Alarm Entry
when entering the emergency state
Central Echo
when central controller has
received a request from a radio
Long,
Medium-
Pitched
Tone
Volume Set
when volume is changed on a quiet
channel
Emergency Exit when exiting the emergency state
Failsoft
when the trunking system fails
Automatic Call when voice channel is available
Back
from previous request
Talk Permit
(when PTT button is pressed)
verifying system accepting
transmissions
A Group of
Medium-
Pitched
Tones
Keyfail
when encryption key has been lost
Console
Acknowledge
when status, emergency alarm, or
reprogram request ACK is received
Received
when Call Alert or Private Call is
Individual Call received
Call Alert Sent when Call Alert is received by the
target radio
Short,
High-Pitched Chirp
Low-Battery
when battery is below preset
threshold value
Tone (Chirp)
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Table 7: Alert Tones (Continued)
Tone Name Heard
GPS RSM Low when this accessory battery is
You Hear
Short,
Medium-
Pitched
Battery Chirp
below preset threshold value
Tone (Chirp)
Fast Ringing
when system is searching for target
of Private Call
Enhanced Call when waiting for target of Private
Ringing
Sent
Call to answer the call
Phone Call
Received
when a land-to-mobile phone call is
received
Dynamic
Regrouping
(when the PTT button is pressed)
a dynamic ID has been received
Gurgle
Unique, low- New Message when a new message is received.
pitched
chirp
Unique,
high-pitched Message
Priority
when a priority message is
received.
chirp
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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.
Charging 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.
For a list of Motorola-authorized batteries available for use with your
XTS 5000 radio, see “Batteries and Battery Accessories” on
page 121.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off
to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the
charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of
chargers, see “Chargers” on page 123.
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Attach the Battery
1
2
With the radio turned off,
insert the top edge of the
battery into the radio’s frame
as shown.
Rotate the battery toward the
radio and press down until
the battery clicks into place.
Remove the Battery
1
With the radio turned off,
press the release button on
the bottom of the battery until
the battery releases from the
radio.
2
Remove the battery from the
radio.
Note: If your radio is programmed with volatile-key retention,
encryption keys will be retained for approximately 30
seconds after battery removal. Consult a qualified radio
technician for details.
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Smart Battery Status
This feature lets you view the status of your Smart Battery.
Use the Menu
1
2
Press uto find BATT.
BATT
Press D, E, or F
directly below BATT.
CAPACITY
INIT
EST CHGS
70%
10/01
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Note: If a Smart Battery is not
SMART BATT
DATA NOT
powering your radio:
AVAILABLE.
3
Press hto exit.
Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button
1
Press the Smart Battery
button.
CAPACITY
INIT
EST CHGS
70%
10/01
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Note: If a Smart Battery is not
SMART BATT
DATA NOT
powering your radio:
AVAILABLE.
2
Press hto exit.
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Antenna
For information regarding available antennas, see page 119.
Attach the Antenna
With the radio turned off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach it to
the radio.
0
0
Remove the Antenna
With the radio turned off, turn the
antenna counter-clockwise to
remove it from the radio.
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Belt Clip
Attach the Belt Clip
1
Align the grooves of the belt
clip with those of the battery.
Grooves
Battery
2
Press the belt clip downward
until you clear a click.
Battery
Remove the Belt Clip
1
Use a flat-bladed object to
press the belt clip tab away
from the battery.
Metal
Tab
2
Slide the belt clip upward to
remove it.
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Universal Connector Cover
The universal connector is located on the antenna side of the radio. It
is used to connect 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.
2
Hold the top of the cover with
your thumb while you pry the
bottom of the cover away
from the radio with the
screwdriver.
Attach the Connector Cover
1
Insert the hooked end of the
cover into the slot above the
connector. Press downward
on the cover’s top to seat it in
the slot.
Top
Slot
Hooked End
2
Rub the ball of your thumb
from the top to the bottom of
the cover while applying
pressure towards the radio.
This should flex the cover
and snap it into place.
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Radio On and Off
Turn the Radio On
Turn the On/Off/Volume Control
knob clockwise.
On
Note: If the power-up test is
successful, you briefly
see SELF TEST, then the
home display.
SELF TEST
If the power-up test is
unsuccessful, you see
ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YYis
an alphanumeric code.)
ERROR XX/YY
Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on. If
the radio fails the power-up test again, record the ERROR XX/
YYcode and contact a qualified radio technician.
Turn the Radio Off
Turn the On/Off/Volume Control
knob counterclockwise until it
clicks.
Off
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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 Entry ZONE
1
Press uto find ZONE.
ZONE
POL
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below ZONE.
DISP NW
The current zone (in this
case, POL) blinks and the
channel name (DISP NW),
does not flash.
3
4
Press uto find the zone you
want. For example, FIRE.
FIRE
FIRE
DISP NW
DISP NW
Press hto confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
OR
Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone/channel.
FIRE
DISP NW
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Use the Menu Entry ZNUP or ZNDN
1
Press uto find ZNUPand
ZNUP
POL
ZNDN
ZNDN.
2
Press and hold D, E, or
Fdirectly below ZNUPand
ZNDN.
DISP NW
Note: Positions of ZNUPand
ZNDNon the display may
differ each time you
release D, E, or
F . Read carefully
before you press.
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.
FIRE
DISP NW
Note: If the zone you selected
is unprogrammed, repeat
step 1.
UNPROGRAMMED
2
Press hto confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
FIRE
DISP NW
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Select a Channel
Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choice between the
following methods:
Use the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob
After the zone you want is
Select
displayed, turn the
Channel
16-Position Select knob to
the desired channel.
Use the Menu Entry CHAN
1
Press uto find CHAN.
CHAN
POL
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below CHAN.
DISP NW
The display shows the cur-
rent channel name (in this
case, DISP NW) blinking and
the zone (POL), not blinking.
3
4
Press uto find the channel
name you want.
POL
DISP SE
If the channel you selected is
unprogrammed, repeat
step 3.
UNPROGRAMMED
5
Press hto confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
POL
DISP SE
OR
Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone/channel.
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Use the Menu Entry CHUPor CHDN
1
Press uto find CHUP and
CHDN.
CHUP
POL
CHDN
2
Press and hold D, E, or
Fdirectly below CHUPor
CHDNuntil the channel name
you want appears.
DISP SE
Note: Positions of CHUPand
CHDNon the display may
differ each time you
release D, E, or
F . Read carefully
before you press.
3
Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone and channel.
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Mode Select Button
This feature lets you program the current zone and channel to a
Mode Select button with a long press on the Mode Select button.
After the buttons are programmed, you can return to the pre-
programmed zone and channel with a short press on the
programmed Mode Select button.
The buttons that are assigned for this feature are labeled in the
following picture.
Top Button
Top Side Button
Side Button 1
Side Button 2
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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.
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons
1
Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
2
3
Listen for a transmission.
Adjust the Volume Control
knob if necessary.
A
4
5
Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button
1
Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
2
Press and hold the Volume
Set button to hear the
volume set tone.
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3
Adjust the Volume Control
knob if necessary.
A
L
4
5
Release the Volume Set
button.
Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
6
Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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
C
Operation.)
3
4
Adjust the Volume Control
knob if necessary.
A
L
Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
5
Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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Conventional Mode Operation
Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls:
1
Momentarily press the
C
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.
Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear
an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.
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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. This
feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.
•
Select LOWfor a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve
power.
•
Select HIGHfor a longer transmitting distance.
Use the Menu
1
Press uto find PWR.
PWR
2
Press D, E, or Fdirectly
below PWR. The display shows
the current power level, along
with LOWand HIGH.
HIGH POWER
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
OR
LOW POWER
LOW
3
Press D, E, or Fdirectly
below the desired power level
(LOWor HIGH).
•
•
The new transmit power
level is saved.
The radio returns to the
home display.
Note: To exit without changing the setting, press hor the PTT
button.
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Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch
1
Move the TX Power Level
switch to the Low Power
position. The power level is set
to Low.
2
Move the TX Power Level
switch to the HIgh Power
position. The power level is set
to High.
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Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones
You can turn the keypad tones on or off.
Use the Menu
1
Press uto find MUTE.
MUTE
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below MUTE. The
current state is shown.
TONES OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OR
TONES ON
OFF
3
Press D, E, or F
directly below OFFor ON.
Note: Press hor the PTT button to exit without changing the
setting.
Use the Preprogrammed Keypad Mute Button
Press the Keypad Mute
button to turn the tones off or
on.
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Conventional Squelch Operation
Analog Options
Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch
can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
When in
Carrier squelch (C)
PL, or DPL
This condition occurs
You hear all traffic on a channel.
The radio responds only to your
messages.
Digital Options
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
Any digital traffic.
Digital Carrier-Operated
Squelch (COS)
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.
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PL Defeat
With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL or PL)
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,
C
the Carrier Squelch status
indicator (C) will be
displayed.
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Time-out Timer
The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set
for 60 seconds at shipment, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75
minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician.
1
Hold down the PTT button
longer than the programmed
time. You will hear a short,
low-pitched warning tone, the
transmission will cut-off, and
the LED will go out until you
release the PTT.
•
•
•
Short warning tone
Transmission is cut-off
LED goes out
2
3
Release the PTT button.
•
•
LED re-lights
Timer resets
Press the PTT to re-transmit.
The time-out timer restarts.
•
•
Timer restarts
LED is red
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Emergency
If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency
signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the
selected channel.
Your radio can be programmed for the following:
• Emergency Alarm
• Emergency Call
• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call
• Silent Emergency Alarm
Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of
your radio.
Send an Emergency Alarm
An emergency alarm sends a data transmission to the dispatcher,
which identifies the radio sending the emergency.
1
With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency button.
The current zone/channel is
displayed alternately with
EMERGENCY, the red LED
lights, and a short, medium-
pitched tone sounds.
EMERGENCY
•
•
Red LED
Short tone
If the selected channel does
not support emergency, the
display shows NO
NO EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY. Select a channel
that does show
EMERGENCY.
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
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2
When you receive the
dispatcher’s
ACK RECEIVED
acknowledgment, you see
ACK RECEIVED, four tones
sound, the alarm ends, and
the radio exits the emergency
mode.
•
•
•
Four tones
Alarm ends
Radio exits emergency
If no acknowledgement is
received, you see NO
and the radio exits the
emergency mode.
NO ACKNOWLDG
•
Radio exits emergency
Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio
enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the
dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button
while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 of “Send an
Emergency Call”, below.
Send an Emergency Call
This type of dispatch gives your radio priority access to channels
The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in
Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the
following:
•
Tactical/Non-Revert — You talk on the channel you selected
before you entered the emergency state.
•
Non-Tactical/Revert — You talk on a preprogrammed emergency
channel. The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel.
1
With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency
EMERGENCY
button.The current zone/
channel is displayed
•
Short tone
alternately with EMERGENCY,
and a short, medium-pitched
tone sounds.
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Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button.
2
3
4
Press and hold the PTT
button and announce your
emergency into the
microphone.
Release the PTT button to
end the transmission and wait
for a response from the
dispatcher.
Press and hold the
Emergency button for about
a second to exit emergency.
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm
1
With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency button.
The display does not change,
the LED does not light, and
you hear no tones.
•
•
•
Display does not change
LED does not light
No tones
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 Emergency
button
OR
Press and hold the
Emergency button for about
a second to exit the
emergency state.
•
Press and release the PTT
button
OR
Press and release the PTT
button to exit silent
emergency and enter regular
dispatch or emergency call.
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Note: For ALL Emergency signals, when changing channels:
• If the new channel is also programmed for Emergency, you can
change channels while in Emergency operation. The
emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel.
• If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, you
hear an invalid tone until you exit the Emergency state or
change to a channel programmed for emergency.
Emergency Keep-Alive
With Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency
state, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Volume
Control knob.
With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using
one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency
Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call).
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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 uto find VIEW.
VIEW
PAGE
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below VIEW.
3
4
Press vor uto see the
names of available lists.
CALL
PHON
Press D, E, or F
directly below the name of the
list you wish to view. You see
the first list member.
FIRE CHIEF p
701234
pindicates the view mode.
5
6
Press vor uto view other
list members.
Press hto exit.
Scan List Empty
If you wish to view a scan list and
the list has no entries, you see
EMPTY LIST.
EMPTY LIST
To end this display, turn scan off
or edit the list.
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Edit a Scan List
This feature lets you change scan list members and priorities.
Use the Menu
1
Press uto find PROG.
PROG
SCAN
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below PROG. You see
SCAN.
3
Press D, E, or F
directly below SCAN. You see
the first list member. p
(blinking) indicates the
programming mode.
FIRE DISP NW p
SEL
DEL
RCL
RCL
4
5
Press vor uto find the
member you want to change.
Press D, E, or Fdirectly
below SELor DELor RCL.
SEL
DEL
SEL= add and/or change the priority of the currently displayed
channel in the scan list.
DEL= delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list.
RCL= view the next member of the scan list.
Note: The maximum number of members for a trunking priority
monitor scan list is 15; for a conventional scan list, 15; and
for a talkgroup scan list, 10.
6
To change the priority of the
currently displayed channel,
press D, E, or F
Tor Sor Sor no icon
below SELadditional times to
see Tor Sor Sor no icon.
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T= this channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel.
S= this channel is in the scan list as the priority 2 channel.
S(dot blinking) = this channel is in the scan list as the priority 1
channel. You will hear all traffic on the priority 1 channel,
regardless of traffic on non-priority channels.
no icon = this channel is deleted from the scan list.
Note: You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list. In a
talkgroup scan list, priority cannot be assigned.
7
Press vor uto select more
channels to be added or
deleted.
OR
Use the 16-Position Select
knob to select additional
channels to be added or
deleted.
8
Press hto exit scan list
programming and return to
the home display.
Use the Menu and the Preprogrammed Select (Top Side) Button
1
Press uto find PROG.
PROG
SCAN
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below PROG. You see
SCAN.
3
4
Press D, E, or F
directly below SCAN. You see
the first list member.
p(blinking) indicates the
programming mode.
FIRE DISP NW p
Press vor uto find the
member you want to change.
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5
Press the Select button once
to add the currently displayed
channel to the scan list.
Tor Sor S or no icon
AND/OR
Press the Select button one
or more times to change the
scan list status symbol of the
currently displayed channel.
Note: The maximum number of members for a trunking priority
monitor scan list is 15; for a conventional scan list, 15; and
for a talkgroup scan list, 10.
T= this channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel.
S= this channel is in the scan list as the priority 2 channel.
S(dot blinking) = this channel is in the scan list as the priority 1
channel. You will hear all traffic on the priority 1 channel,
regardless of traffic on non-priority channels.
no icon = this channel is deleted from the scan list.
Note: You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list. In a
talkgroup scan list, priority cannot be assigned.
6
Press vor uto select more
scan list members whose
scan status you want to
change.
OR
Use the 16-Position Select
knob to select another scan
list member.
7
Press hto exit scan list
programming and return to
the home display.
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Use the Preprogrammed Scan List Programming Switch and the
Menu
1
Move the Scan List
FIRE DISP NW p
SEL DEL
Programming switch to the
Programming position. You
see the first list member.
p(blinking) indicates the
programming mode.
RCL
2
3
Press vor uto find the
member you want to change.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SELor DELor
RCL.
SEL
DEL
RCL
SEL= add and/or change the priority of the currently displayed
channel in the scan list.
DEL= delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list.
RCL= view the next member of the scan list.
Note: The maximum number of members for a trunking priority
monitor scan list is 15; for a conventional scan list, 15; and
for a talkgroup scan list, 10.
4
To change the priority of the
currently displayed channel,
press D, E, or F
Tor Sor Sor no icon
below SELadditional times to
see Tor Sor Sor no icon.
T= this channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel.
S= this channel is in the scan list as the priority 2 channel.
S(dot blinking) = this channel is in the scan list as the priority 1
channel. You will hear all traffic on the priority 1 channel,
regardless of traffic on non-priority channels.
no icon = this channel is deleted from the scan list.
Note: You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list. In a
talkgroup scan list, priority cannot be assigned.
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5
Press vor uto select more
channels to be added or
deleted.
OR
Use the 16-Position Select
knob to select additional
channels to be added or
deleted.
6
Move the Scan List
Programming switch out of
the Programming position.
Change the Scan List Status Only
1
Move the Scan List
FIRE DISP NW p
Programming switch to the
Programming position. You
see the first list member.
p(blinking) indicates the
programming mode.
2
3
Press vor uto find the
member you want to change.
Press the Select button once
to add the currently displayed
channel to the scan list.
Tor Sor S or no icon
AND/OR
Press the Select button one
or more times to change the
scan list status symbol of the
currently displayed channel.
Note: The maximum number of members for a trunking priority
monitor scan list is 15; for a conventional scan list, 15; and
for a talkgroup scan list, 10.
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T= this channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel.
S= this channel is in the scan list as the priority 2 channel.
S(dot blinking) = this channel is in the scan list as the priority 1
channel. You will hear all traffic on the priority 1 channel,
regardless of traffic on non-priority channels.
no icon = this channel is deleted from the scan list.
Note: You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list. In a
talkgroup scan list, priority cannot be assigned.
4
Press vor uto select more
list members whose scan
status you want to change.
OR
You can use the 16-Position
Select knob to select
another scan list member.
5
Move the Scan List
Programming switch out of
the Programming position.
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Scan
scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your radio can have up
to 32 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a
qualified radio technician.
•
•
To view your radio’s scan lists, see “View a List” on page 39.
To change your radio’s scan lists, see “Edit a Scan List” on
page 40.
Turn Scan On or Off
Use the Menu
1
Press uto find SCAN.
SCAN
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below SCAN. You see
the current scan state.
SCAN ON T
ON
OFF
OFF
OR
The scan status symbol is
displayed when scan is on.
SCAN OFF
ON
3
Press D, E, or F
directly below ONor OFF.
SCAN
OR
You can press hor the PTT
button to exit scan and return
to the home display without
changing the scan state.
Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch
Place the Scan switch in the
Scan On or Scan Off
position. The scan status
symbol is displayed when
T
scan is on.
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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. To resume scanning the
deleted channel, change
channels or turn scan off and
then back on again.
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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 priority-
one 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.
1
When the radio is locked onto
the channel to be designated
as priority-two, press the
preprogrammed Dynamic
Priority button.
Note: The priority-one
channel cannot be
changed to priority-
two.
2
The radio continues scanning
the remaining channels in the
list. To resume scanning the
preprogrammed priority-two
channel, you must leave and
re-enter scan operation.
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Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)
Use your radio to make calls similar to standard phone calls. A
landline phone can be used to call a radio, or a radio can be used to
call a landline phone.
Quick Access (One-Touch)
If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Phone
Call, you can make a call to one preprogrammed phone number
without having to select the feature or a phone number.
1
Press the Quick Access
Phone button to dial the
phone number.
2
If your call is answered, press
the PTT button to talk;
release the PTT to listen.
OR
If your call is not answered,
go to “Phone Call Display
and Alert Prompts” on
page 52.
3
When your call is completed,
press hto hang up. The radio
returns to the home display.
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Answer a Phone Call
Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call.
1
When a phone call is
received, you hear a
•
•
Telephone-type ringing
Blinking GREEN LED
telephone-type ringing, the
LED blinks GREEN, the call
received symbol (m) blinks,
and PHONE CALLis displayed.
PHONE CALL m
2
3
4
Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds after
the call indicators begin.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
Press hto hang up and return
to the home display.
Initiate a Phone Call
1
Press uto find PHON.
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below PHON. You see
the last transmitted phone
number:
555 1234
3
Go to “Select a Phone
Number” on page 51.
OR
Go to “Make a Phone Call”
on page 51.
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Select a Phone Number
1
Press uto find the phone
number you want.
POLICE
555 8523
LNUM
Note: Press LNUMto go to the
last number dialed.
2
Go to “Make a Phone Call”,
below.
Make a Phone Call
1
Press and release the PTT
button to dial the phone
number.
2
If your call is answered, press
release the PTT to listen.
OR
If your call is not answered,
go to “Phone Call Display
and Alert Prompts” on
page 52.
3
When your call is completed,
press hto hang up. The radio
returns to the home display.
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Table 8: Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts
When you press the PTT button
and the phone system is not
available, you hear a long tone.
Press hto hang up. The radio
returns to the home display.
NO PHONE
•
A long tone
When a channel is not available,
you hear a busy tone.
PHONE BUSY
•
•
A busy tone
The radio automatically connects
when a channel opens.
When the phone system is busy,
you hear a long tone.
PHONE BUSY
A long tone
Press hto exit the phone mode
and try your call later.
Your call is not acknowledged.
Press hto hang up. The radio
returns to the home display.
NO ACKNOWLDG
Note: A high-pitched tone, generated when you release the PTT
button, indicates to the landline party that he or she may
begin talking.
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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 that the
receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller’s ID.
Quick Access (One-Touch)
If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Private
Call, you can make a call to one preprogrammed ID number without
having to select the feature or an ID number.
1
Press the Quick Access
Private Call button to start
the Private Call.
The called ID is momentarily
displayed, then you see
PLEASE WAIT.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
PLEASE WAIT
2
When you are connected,
you see the called ID. Press
and hold the PTT button to
talk; release the PTT to
listen.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
OR
If no acknowledgment is
received, you see NO
ACKNOWLDG.
NO ACKNOWLDG
NO ANSWER
OR
If the target radio does not
respond before the time out,
you see NO ANSWER.
3
Press hto hang up and
return to the home display.
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Answer a Private Call
Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call.
1
When a Private Call is
received, you hear two alert
tones, the LED blinks
GREEN, the call received
symbol (m) blinks, and CALL
RECEIVDis displayed.
•
•
Two tones
Blinking GREEN LED
CALL RECEIVD m
2
Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds.
If the caller’s name is in the
call list, it will be displayed
during the call.
OR
If the caller’s name is not in
the call list, the caller’s ID
number is displayed.
3
4
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
Press hor the Call
Response button to hang up
and return to the home
display.
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Initiate a Private Call
1
Press uto find CALL.
CALL
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below CALL. You see
the last transmitted or
received ID number.
ID: 702345
3
Go to “Select an ID Number”,
below.
OR
Go to “Make a Private Call”
on page 56.
Select an ID Number
1
Press uto find the ID
number you want.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
LNUM
Note: Press LNUMto go to the
last number dialed.
2
Go to “Make a Private Call”
on page 56.
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Make a Private Call
1
Press the PTT button to start
the Private Call.
The called ID is momentarily
displayed, then you see
PLEASE WAIT.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
PLEASEWAIT
2
When you are connected, you
see the called ID. Press and
hold the PTT button to talk;
release the PTT to listen.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
OR
If no acknowledgment is
received, you see NO
ACKNOWLDG.
NO ACKNOWLDG
NO ANSWER
OR
If the target radio does not
respond before the time out,
you see NO ANSWER.
3
When your call is completed,
press hto hang up. The radio
returns to the home display.
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Selective Calls (ASTRO Conventional Only)
A Selective Call is used to call a select individual. It is intended to
provide privacy and to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen to
conversations that are of no interest to you.
Quick Access (One-Touch)
If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch)
Selective Call, you can make a call to one preprogrammed ID number
without having to select the feature or an ID number.
1
Press the Quick Access
Selective Call button to start
the Selective Call.
2
When you are connected, you
see the called ID. Press and
hold the PTT button to talk;
release the PTT to listen.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
3
Press hto hang up and return
to the home display.
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Answer a Selective Call
1
When a Selective Call is
received, you hear two alert
tones, the LED blinks
•
•
Two tones
Blinking GREEN LED
CALL RECEIVD m
GREEN, the call received
symbol (m) blinks, and CALL
RECEIVDis displayed.
2
3
4
The display will remain active
for two seconds, and then the
speaker will unmute.
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
Press hto hang up and return
to the home display.
Initiate a Selective Call
1
Press uto find CALL.
CALL
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below CALL. You see
the last transmitted or
received ID number.
ID: 702345
3
Go to “Select an ID Number”
on page 59.
OR
Go to “Make a Selective Call”
on page 59.
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Select an ID Number
1
Press Uto find the ID
number you want.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
LNUM
Note: Press LNUMto go to the
last number dialed.
2
Go to “Make a Selective Call,”
below.
Make a Selective Call
1
Press the PTT button to start
the Selective Call.
2
When you are connected, you
see the called ID. Press and
hold the PTT button to talk;
release the PTT to listen.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
3
When your call is completed,
press hto hang up. The radio
returns to the home display.
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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.
In conventional operation, you can send either an individual Call Alert
page or a group Call Alert page. ID numbers for individuals are
preceded by ID:and for groups by GR:.
Quick Access (One-Touch)
If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Call
Alert Paging, you can send a page to one preprogrammed ID number
without having to select the feature or an ID number.
1
Press the Quick Access Call
Alert button to send the Call
Alert. You see PLEASE WAIT.
PLEASE WAIT
2
When you are connected, you
see the home display. Press
and hold the PTT
button to talk; release the
PTT to listen.
OR
If an individual Call Alert
page is not acknowledged,
you see NO ACKNOWLDG.
NO ACKNOWLDG
If a group Call Alert page is
not acknowledged, you do
not see NO ACKNOWLDG. The
radio will merely exit Call
Alert and return to normal
operation.
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3
Press hor the Call
Response button to hang up
and return to the home
display.
Answer a Call Alert Page
1
When a Call Alert page is
received, you hear four
repeating alert tones, the LED
blinks GREEN, the call
received symbol (m) blinks,
and PAGE RECEIVDis
displayed.
•
•
Four repeating alert tones
Blinking GREEN LED
=
PAGE RECEIVD m
2
Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
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Initiate a Call Alert Page
1
Press uto find PAGE.
PAGE
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below PAGE.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
LIST
If an individual Call Alert
page was last transmitted or
received, you see the
individual ID number.
If a group Call Alert page
was last transmitted, you see
blanks in the individual ID
scratchpad and the group ID
transmitted to in the group ID
scratchpad (accessed by
pressing vonce).
FIRE CHIEF
ID: ______
LIST
If a group Call Alert page
the ID of the sending radio in
the individual ID scratchpad
and the group ID transmitted
to in the group ID
FIRE DEPT
GR: 704440
LIST
scratchpad.
3
Go to “Select an ID Number”
on page 63.
OR
Go to “Send a Call Alert
Page” on page 63.
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Select an ID Number
1
Press uto find the ID
number you want.
FIRE CHIEF
ID: 701234
LNUM
Note: Press LNUMto go to the
last number dialed.
2
Go to “Send a Call Alert
Page”, below.
Send a Call Alert Page
1
Press the PTT button to send
the Call Alert to the displayed
number. You see PLEASE
WAIT.
PLEASE WAIT
2
When you are connected, you
see the home display. Press
and hold the PTT
button to talk; release the
PTT to listen.
OR
If an individual Call Alert
page is not acknowledged,
you see NO ACKNOWLDG.
NO ACKNOWLDG
If a group Call Alert page is
not acknowledged, you do
not see NO ACKNOWLDG. The
radio will merely exit Call
Alert and return to normal
operation.
3
Press hto hang up and return
to the home display.
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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.
Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When talkgroups are
enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active
talkgroup. See “Secure Operations” on page 71.
Select a Talkgroup
1
Press uto find TGRP.
TGRP
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below TGRP. You see
the last talkgroup that was
selected and stored, and SEL
and PSET.
SEL PSET
3
4
Press vor uto find the
talkgroup you want.
Press D, E, or F
directly below SELor PSET.
SEL PSET
SEL (SELECT) — Saves the currently displayed talkgroup and
returns to the home display.
PSET(PRESET) — Selects the preset preprogrammed talkgroup.
If the encryption key slaved
to the new talkgroup is
KEY FAIL
erased, you see KEY FAIL
and hear a momentary key
fail tone.
•
•
Momentary key fail tone
ILLEGAL KEY
If the encryption key that is
slaved to the new talkgroup
is not allowed, you see
ILLEGAL KEYand hear a
momentary key fail tone.
Momentary key fail tone
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5
Press hor the PTT button, or
turn the 16-Position Select
knob to exit.
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Status Calls (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)
You can send data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status.
Each status can have up to a 12-character name. A maximum of eight
status conditions is possible.
Send a Status Call
Use the Menu
1
Press uto find STS.
STS
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below STS. The last
acknowledged status call, or
the first status in the list, is
displayed.
3
4
Press vor uto find the
status you wish to send.
Press the PTT button to send
the status.
When the dispatcher
acknowledges, four tones
sound, ACK RECEIVEDis
displayed, and the radio
returns to normal dispatch
operation.
ACK RECEIVED
•
•
Four tones
OR
If no acknowledgment is
received, you will see NO
ACKNOWLDGand hear a low-
pitched tone.
NO ACKNOWLDG
Single tone
5
Press hto go to the home
display
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Note: No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is
selected.
If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds, an
alert tone sounds until the PTT button is pressed.
Use the Preprogrammed Status Button
1
Press the Status button. The
last acknowledged status call,
or the first status in the list, is
displayed.
2
3
Press vor uto find the
status you wish to send.
Press the PTT button to send
the status.
When the dispatcher
acknowledges, four tones
sound, ACK RECEIVEDis
displayed, and the radio
returns to normal dispatch
operation.
ACK RECEIVED
•
•
Four tones
OR
If no acknowledgment is
received, you will see NO
ACKNOWLDGand hear a low-
pitched tone.
NO ACKNOWLDG
Single tone
4
Press hto go to the home
display
Note: No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is
selected.
If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds, an
alert tone sounds until the PTT button is pressed.
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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 radio’s range by connecting with
other radios through a repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies
are different.
Select Repeater or Direct Operation
Use the Menu
1
Press uto find DIR.
DIR
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below DIR. You
momentarily see the current
operation.
• For Direct mode
DIRECT MODE
DIR
RPTR
RPTR
OR
• For Repeater mode
RPTR MODE
DIR
3
Press D, E, or F
directly below DIRor RPTR.
If DIRis selected, the display
r
shows rand DIRECT MODE.
DIRECT MODE
OR
Press hto exit without
changing the current
operation.
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Smart PTT (Conventional Only)
Smart PTT is a per-channel, programmable feature used in
conventional radio systems to keep radio users from talking over
other radio conversations.
When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to
transmit on an active channel. If you try to transmit on an active
smart-PTT channel, you will hear an alert tone, and the transmission
will be inhibited. The LED will also blink red to indicate that the
channel is busy.
Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT are available:
Transmit Inhibit on
Busy Channel with
Carrier
You cannot transmit if any traffic is
detected on the channel.
Transmit Inhibit on
Busy Channel with
Wrong Squelch Code
You cannot transmit on an active channel
with a squelch code or (if secure-
equipped) encryption key other than your
own. If the PL code is the same as yours,
the transmission will not be prevented.
Quick-Key Override
This feature can work in conjunction with
either of the two above variations. You
can override the transmit-inhibit state by
quick-keying the radio. In other words,
two PTT Button presses within the
preprogrammed time limit.
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Secure Operations
Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available
level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels.
Unlike other forms of security, Motorola digital encryption provides
signaling that makes it virtually impossible for others to decode any
part of an encrypted message.
Note: Secure operation is not available in trunked analog modes.
Select Secure Transmissions
Turn the preprogrammed
Secure/Clear switch to the
secure position (L).
c
Note: If the selected channel
CLR TX ONLY
is programmed for clear-
only operation — when
you press the PTT
•
Invalid mode tone
button, you see CLR TX
ONLY, and you hear an
invalid mode tone.
The radio will not transmit until you set the Secure/
Clear switch to the clear position (T).
Select Clear Transmissions
Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to the clear
position (T).
Note: If the selected channel
SEC TX ONLY
is programmed for
secure-only operation—
•
Invalid mode tone
when you press the PTT
button, you see SEC TX
ONLY, and you hear an
invalid mode tone.
The radio will not transmit until you set the Secure/
Clear switch to the secure position (L).
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Managing Encryption
Key Loading
Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manual for equipment
connections and setup.
1
Attach the KVL to your radio.
When it is attached, the
display will show
KEYLOADING
KEYLOADING, and all other
radio functions, except for
power down, backlight, and
volume, will be locked out.
2
Press the PTT button on the
KVL. This will load the
encryption keys into your
radio. When the key has
been loaded successfully,
the radio will sound a short
tone for single-key radios; for
multikey radios, an
alternating tone will be
heard.
Multikey
The multikey feature allows your radio to be equipped with as many
as 48 different encryption keys and supports the DES-OFB algorithm.
•
Conventional Multikey — The encryption keys can be tied
(strapped), on a one-per-channel basis, through radio service
software. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys,
operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key erasure.
If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the encryption keys
are strapped to the talkgroups.
•
Trunked Multikey — If you use your radio for both conventional
and trunked applications, you will have to strap your encryption
keys for trunking on a per-talkgroup or announcement-group
basis. In addition, you may strap a different key to other features,
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such as dynamic regrouping, failsoft, or emergency talkgroup. You
can have operator-selectable key erasure.
Key Selection
1
Press U until KEYappears
on the display.
KEY
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below KEY. The
HW KEY 1
PSET
display changes to show the
last user-selected and stored
encryption key and the
SEL
ABRT
available menu selections.
3
Press V or U to scroll
through the encryption keys.
Note: If an erased key is selected, the key name will be alternated
with ERASED KEY.
4
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired
menu selection:
PSETor PRESET= selects the preset or default encryption key.
SEL= saves the newly selected key and returns to the home
display.
5
Press h, the PTT button, the
ABRTmenu selection, or turn
the 16-Position Select knob
to exit this menu.
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Note: If the selected key is
erased, KEY FAILwill be
displayed and a
KEY FAIL
momentary keyfail tone
will be generated.
If the selected key is not
allowed, ILLEGAL KEY
will be displayed and a
momentary illegal key
tone, similar to the key
fail tone, will be
ILLEGAL KEY
generated.
Keyset Selection
This feature allows you to select one or more groups of several
encryption keys from among the available keys stored in the radio.
For example, you could have a group of three keys structured to one
keyset, and another group of three different keys structured to
another keyset; by changing keysets, you would automatically switch
from one set of keys to the other. Every channel to which one of the
original keys was tied will now have the equivalent new key instead.
1
Press U until KSETappears
on the display.
KSET
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below KSET. The
display changes to show the
last user-selected and stored
keyset and the available
keyset menu selections.
KEYSET 1
KS1
SEL
KS2
3
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired
keyset.
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4
To save the newly selected
keyset, press the button
directly below SEL. The radio
will then exit keyset selection
and return to the home
display.
Note: Press h, the PTT button, the ABRTmenu selection, or turn
the 16-Position Select knob to exit this menu at any time
without changing the keyset selection.
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Key Zeroization
This enables the user to erase all or selected encryption keys.
Use the Menu
1
Press U until the display
shows ERAS.
ERAS
SNGL
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below ERAS. The
display shows the last user-
selected and stored
ALL
ABRT
encryption key, and the
available menu selections:
ALL= erases all the
ERS ALL KEYS
ERS SNGL KEY
encryption keys in the radio.
The display shows ERS ALL
KEYSand YESand NO.
YES
YES
NO
NO
SNGL= selects the displayed
encryption key to be erased.
The display shows ERS SNGL
KEYand YESand NO.
ABRT= exits this menu and
returns to the home display.
Note: Press h, the PTT button, the ABRTmenu selection, or turn
the 16-Position Select knob to exit this menu at any time
without erasing any keys.
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3
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired
menu selection.
OR
Press V or U to find the
desired encryption key. The
display shows the selected
key, and the available menu
selections shown in step 2.
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired
menu selection.
4
Press h, the PTT button, the
ABRTmenu selection, or turn
the 16-Position Select knob
to exit this menu.
Use the Buttons
Note: This is the method used for erasing the single key in radios
with the single-key option, and for erasing all keys in radios
with the multikey option.
1
With the radio on, press and
hold the Top Side button;
while holding this button
down, press the Top button.
Note: DO NOT press the Top
button before pressing
the Top Side button,
unless you are in an
emergency situation; this
would send an
emergency alarm.
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2
3
Before the keys are erased,
the display shows PLEASE
WAIT.
PLEASE WAIT
ERASED
When all the encryption keys
have been erased, the
display shows ERASED.
Over-the-Air Rekeying (Rekey Request) (ASTRO Conventional
Only)
The over-the-air rekeying (OTAR) feature allows the dispatcher to
reprogram the encryption keys in the radio remotely. The dispatcher
performs the rekey operation upon receiving a rekey request from the
user.
Use the Menu
1
2
Press U to find REKY.
REKY
Press D, E, or Fdirectly
below REKY.
REQUEST REKY
3
Press the PTT to send the rekey
request.
PLEASE WAIT
Note: Pressing the PTT again, or the Home or Emergency button,
will exit the feature and allow the user to transmit in the
normal manner.
4
If the display shows REKEY FAIL
and a bad-key tone sounds, the
rekey operation has failed.
REKEY FAIL
Note: If this occurs, your radio does not contain the Unique
Shadow Key (USK). This key must be loaded into the radio
with the key-variable loader (KVL) before the rekey request
can be sent. Refer to your local key management supervisor
for more information.
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Digital 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.
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View Your Radio’s ID Number
Use the Menu
1
2
Press uto find CALLor PAGE.
CALL
PAGE
Press D, E, or F
directly below CALLor PAGE.
3
Press v.
MY ID:
701111
Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button
1
2
Press the Call or Page button.
Press v.
MY ID:
701111
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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.
Note: If you try to access a zone or channel that has been reserved
by the dispatcher as a dynamically regrouped mode for other
users, you will hear an invalid tone.
When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it automatically
switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You see the
dynamically regrouped channel’s name, and hear a “gurgle”
tone.
Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.
When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio
automatically returns to the zone and channel that you were
using before the radio was dynamically regrouped.
Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)
This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new
dynamic regrouping assignment.
Use the Menu
1
2
Press uto find RPGM.
RPGM
Press D, E, or F
directly below RPGM.
REPRGRM RQST
The reprogram request is sent
to the dispatcher.
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3
If you hear one beep
•
One beep
- Press the PTT button to send
the reprogram request again.
OR
- Press hto cancel and return
to the home display.
OR
If you hear five beeps, the
reprogram request was
acknowledged by the dis-
patcher. Your radio returns to
the home display.
•
Five beeps
OR
If the dispatcher does not
acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you
see NO ACKNOWLDGand hear a
low-pitched alert tone.
NO ACKNOWLDG
•
An alert tone
Try again or press h.
Use the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button
1
Press the Reprogram
Request button. You see
REPRGRM RQST.
REPRGRM RQST
The reprogram request is sent
to the dispatcher.
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2
If you hear one beep
- Press the PTT button to send
the reprogram request again
OR
- Press hto hang up and
return to the home display.
OR
If you hear five beeps, the
reprogram request was
acknowledged by the dis-
patcher. Your radio returns to
the home display.
OR
If the dispatcher does not
acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you
see NO ACKNOWLDGand hear a
low-pitched alert tone.
NO ACKNOWLDG
An alert tone
•
Try again or press h.
Select Enable / Disable
The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two
categories: Select Enabled or Select Disabled.
•
Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel,
including the dynamic-regrouping channel, once the user has
selected the dynamic-regrouping position.
•
Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically
regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio to remain on the
dynamic-regrouping channel.
The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your radio
is Select Disabled.
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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.
FAILSOFT
•
A medium-pitched tone
You hear a medium-pitched tone
every 10 seconds.
When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio
automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked
operation.
Out-of-Range
If you go out of the range of the system and can no longer lock onto a
control channel:
You see the currently selected
zone/channel combination and
OUT OF RANGE
OUT OF RANGE.
AND/OR
AND/OR
•
A tone
You hear a low-pitched tone.
Your radio remains in this out-of-
range condition until it locks onto a
control channel, or it locks onto a
failsoft channel, or it is turned off.
•
•
•
Locks onto a control
channel, or
Locks onto a failsoft
channel, or
Turned off.
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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
2
Press uto find SITE.
SITE
Press D, E, or F
directly below SITE. The
current lock state is displayed.
SITE UNLOCKD
LOCK
UNLK
UNLK
OR
SITE LOCKED
LOCK
3
Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired lock
state, LOCKor UNLK. The new
site-lock state is saved, and
your radio returns to the home
display.
•
•
The new site-lock state is
saved.
Your radio returns to the
home display.
Use the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button
1
Press the Site Lock/Unlock
button. The current lock state is
momentarily displayed.
SITE UNLOCKD
LOCK
UNLK
UNLK
OR
SITE LOCKED
LOCK
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2
Press and hold the Site Lock/
Unlock button to find the
desired lock state, SITE
UNLOCKDor SITE LOCKED.
Site Trunking
If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site
reverts to site trunking.
You see the currently selected
zone/channel combination and
SITE TRUNKNG
SITE TRUNKNG.
When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within
your trunking site.
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Site View and Change
You can view the number of the current site or force your radio to
change to a new one.
View the Current Site
Search button.
s
SITE 2
The display momentarily
shows the name of the current
site and its corresponding
received signal strength indica-
tor (RSSI). (See Table 4 on
page 5.)
OR
If the radio is scanning for a
new site, you momentarily see
SCANING SITE
SCANING SITE.
Change the Current Site
Press and hold down the pre-
programmed Site Search but-
SCANING SITE
ton. You momentarily see
SCANING SITEand hear a
tone.
•
A tone
When the radio finds a new
site, it returns to the home
display.
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Time and Date
Using this special feature, you can 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.
12HR 00:00AM
If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/PM
selection is not available.
The default setting for the domestic
date shows MDY.
MDY 00/00/00
Edit the Time and Date
1
2
Press uto find CLCK.
CLCK
Press D, E, or F
directly below CLCK. The
current setting is displayed.
12HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/02
EDIT
3
4
Press D, E, or F
directly below EDIT. The first
item blinks.
12HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/02
SAVE
Press xor yto change the
selected item.
24HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/02
SAVE
Note: Press hat any time to return to the home display
without saving your changes.
OR
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Press uone or more times to
move to an item you wish to
change.
24HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/02
SAVE
5
6
7
8
Press xor yto change the
selected item.
24HR 03:58AM
MDY 03/07/02
SAVE
Press uone or more times to
move to an item in the date
field.
24HR 03:58AM
MDY 03/07/02
SAVE
Press xor yto change the
selected item.
24HR 03:58AM
MDY 03/08/02
SAVE
When you have made all your
changes, press D, E, or
Fdirectly below SAVEto
save your changes and return
to the home display.
Note: If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu,
the radio exits clock setting, your changes are lost, and the
call information is displayed.
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Outdoor Location (using GPS)
The Outdoor Location (using GPS) feature allows radio users to
determine their current location using a location menu. Radio location
may be requested and reported over-the-air.
This feature is only available when a location enabled accessory such
as the GPS Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) is attached to the
radio.
Access the Location feature
Use the Menu
1
Press Uto find LOC.
LOC
2
Press D, E, or F
directly below LOC.
If radio has just been
switched on, or no location
signal is available (blinking
icon), the display shows the
latitude and longitude of the
last successful location fix.
The top line will display
PREVIOUS LOC.
PREVIOUS LOC
47N 13.227’
118W 16.194’
RFSH
OFF
OFF
As soon as a location signal
is detected (solid icon), the
display will be updated with
the new location coordinates.
50N 10.245’
120W 15.238’
RFSH
The location coordinates will
be updated automatically
every four minutes while the
location signal is present.
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Press D, E, or F
directly below RFSH to obtain
a new location fix. The top
line will temporarily display
PLEASE WAITwhile the new
location is being determined.
PLEASE WAIT
50N 10.245’
120W 15.238’
RFSH
OFF
Note: While the new location
is being determined, the
location signal can be solid
or blinking icon.
4
Press D, E, or F
directly below OFFto disable
the location feature to save
battery power.
50N 10.245’
120W 15.238’
RFSH
OFF
OR
Press D, E, or F
directly below ONto enable
the location feature.
LOCATION OFF
50N 10.245’
120W 15.238’
RFSH
ON
Note: An ON/OFF menu key
may be present on the
location menu if it is
programmed by the service
technician.
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Press hor the PTT button to
exit this menu.
If the emergency button is
pressed or the GPS RSM is
disconnected, radio will also
exits this menu.
Location and Emergency Feature Interaction
When the Emergency feature is activated by pressing the emergency
button, the radio will exit the Location menu and return to the home
(default) display so that you can see which channel the emergency
signal is going out on. However, you may re-enter the Location menu
while still in emergency mode, provided that Silent Emergency has
not been activated.
If you have turned Location off using the ON/OFF menu key, it will be
automatically turned back on when Emergency is activated.
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GPS Enabled
Your RSM’s GPS Enabled feature uses information from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth to determine
the approximate geographical location of your RSM, expressed as
latitude and longitude. The availability and accuracy of this location
information (and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) will
vary depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS
feature.
For example, GPS location fixes are very difficult to obtain indoors, in
covered locations, between high buildings, or in situations where you
have not established a clear broad view of the sky.
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind
The GPS technology uses radio signals from earth orbiting satellites,
to establish the location co-ordinates, maximizing your view of clear
unobstructed sky is essential for optimum performance. Where
adequate signals from multiple satellites are not available (usually
because you cannot establish a view of a wide area of the sky), the
GPS feature of your RSM will not work. Such situations include but
are not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
In underground locations
Inside of buildings, trains, or other covered vehicles
Under any other metal or concrete roof or structure
Between tall buildings or under dense tree-cover
In temperature extremes outside the operating limits of your RSM
Even where location information can be calculated in such situations,
it may take longer to do so, and your location estimate may not be as
accurate. Therefore, in any emergency situation, always report your
location to your dispatcher.
Furthermore, please note that even where adequate signals from
multiple satellites are available, your GPS feature will only provide an
approximate location, often within 20-100 meters from your actual
location, but sometimes much further from the actual location.
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Keep in mind that the accuracy of the location information and the
time it takes to obtain it varies depending upon circumstances,
particularly the ability to receive signals from an adequate number of
satellites.
The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlled by the U.S.
government and are subject to changes implemented in accordance
with the Department of Defense GPS user policy and the Federal
Radio Navigation Plan. These changes may affect the performance of
the GPS feature on your RSM.
Enhancing GPS Performance
Sometimes, the GPS feature of your RSM may be unable to complete
a location calculation successfully. You will then see a message
indicating that your RSM cannot see enough visible satellites.
To maximize the ability of your RSM to determine a fix, please note
the following guidelines:
•
Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where there is
nothing between your RSM and a large amount of open sky.
•
Wear your RSM outside all clothing. Keep it as high on your body
as possible, ideally at shoulder level.
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ARS User Login and Text Messaging
Features
Automatic Registration Service (ARS)
The Automatic Registration Service feature provides an automated
data application registration for the radio. When you turn on the radio,
the device automatically registers with the server. Data applications
within the fixed network can determine the presence of a device on
the system and send data to the device. For example: Text
Messaging Service (TMS).
The Automatic Registration Service for the radio consists of 2 modes:
•
•
ARS Server Mode (default mode)
ARS Non Server Mode
Note: The default ARS mode can be changed by a qualified
radio technician using the radio’s programming software.
Selecting or Changing ARS Mode
Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choice between the
following methods:
Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob
After the zone you want is
displayed, turn the
16-Position Select knob to
the desired mode.
Select
Mode
Method 2: Use the Menu
1
Press Uto find CHAN.
CHAN
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Press D, E, or F
directly below CHAN.
The display shows the
current channel name (in
this case, NONSVR) blinking
and the zone (Z1), not
blinking.
Z1 NONSVR
3
Press Uto find the channel
09:19AM
/mode you want.
Z1 ARSSVR
USER
TMS
PROG
Server mode
09:19AM
Z1 NONSVR
USER
TMS
PROG
ARS non-server mode
Note: If the channel/mode you
selected is
UNPROGRAMMED
unprogrammed, repeat
step 3.
4
Press hto confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
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ARS User Login Feature
The user login feature allows you as the user to be associated with
the radio. With this association, every data application (Example: Text
Messaging Service) will take on a friendly username. You can still
send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login
feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as
the sender by assigning a username to your message.
Accessing the User Login Feature
The user login feature can be accessed by selecting a menu item on
the display or through a programmable button.
1
2
Press Uuntil USER
appears on the display.
To access the user login screen through the menu item, press
Dbelow USER.
To access the user login screen through a preprogrammed
button, press the preprogrammed user button.
Note: Radio buttons that are “preprogrammed” mean that a
qualified radio technician must use the radio’s
programming software to assign a feature to a button.
Any programmable buttons on the radio can be
programmed to access the user login feature. See
“Programmable Controls” on page 3.
3
The user login screen
appears.
09:19AM
ID:User826
LOGN
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To Login as a User
4
Selecting a Predefined
Username
09:19AM
ID:User826
Press Uto scroll to the
next username.
LOGN
OR
Press Vto scroll to the
previous username.
Press and hold U, to scroll
to the next usernames
continuously one at a time at
a fast scroll rate.
OR
Press and hold V, to scroll
to the previous usernames
continuously one at a time at
a fast scroll rate.
Note: Predefined username can be set using a programming
software known as Customer Programming Software
(CPS).
Note: Valid characters for a username entry are capital letters
A-Z, small letters a-z, numbers 0-9, ‘*’, ‘#’, ‘-‘, ‘/’ and the
space character. The maximum length for a username is
8 characters. Username will not be case sensitive in
server mode and will be case sensitive in non-server
mode.
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5
If you log in with a selected
predefined username
09:19AM
comprising of 8 characters or INVALID ID
more, or one with an invalid
character, you will see a
momentary text INVALID ID
on the display.
LOGN
Note: A predefined
username may
sometimes be invalid
because the
programming
software that is used
to set predefined
usernames allows you
to set usernames
comprising of 8
characters or more.
6
To log in :
09:19AM
Press Dbelow LOGN.
ID:User228
IN PROGRESS
In ARS server mode :
The progress screen
appears.
CNCL
Server mode
09:19AM
In ARS non-server mode :
The logged in confirmation
screen appears.
ID:User228
OFFLINE
In non-ARS enabled mode :
The display shows OFFLINE.
LOGT
Non ARS enabled mode
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7
8
Press Dbelow CNCLto
cancel the login in progress
screen and return to the
initial user login screen.
The logged in confirmation
screen appears when the
login process is successful.
The “successful user login”
indicator (IP indicator) will be
shown on the display.
09:19AM
ID:User228
LOGGED IN
LOGT
9
When you enter an invalid
username or PIN, login fails
and the user login screen will
display a momentary text
LOGIN FAILED. The “user
login failure” indicator
09:19AM
ID:User228
LOGIN FAILED
(blinking IP indicator) is
shown on the display.
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10 To log out :
Press Dbelow LOGT
09:19AM
Upon pressing the LOGT
button, a confirmation screen
appears.
CLR PRIVATE
DATA?
Press D below YESto
clear all your private data. A
momentary text PRIVATE
DATA CLEAREDis shown.
NO
YES
09:19AM
OR
Press Fbelow NOto keep
your private data.
PRIVATE DATA
CLEARED
Note: Private data refers to
all messages in the
text messaging inbox
and Sent folder. The
next user will be able
to access your Inbox
and Sent messages if
private data is not
deleted.
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Text Messaging
The Text Messaging Service (TMS) is an application service through
which you can send and receive text messages.
Accessing TMS Feature
Use the Menu
1
a) Press Uuntil TMS
appears on the display.
b) Press F directly below
09:19AM
TMS.
Z1 ARSSVR
USER
TMS
PROG
Use the TMS Feature Button
1
Press
to access the
TMS feature screen.
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Use the Preprogrammed TMS Button
1 Press the preprogrammed
button to access the TMS
feature screen.
Pressing and holding the
preprogrammed button for
TMS brings you directly to
the Inbox screen.
Note: Any programmable
button on the radio
can be programmed
to access TMS
feature.
See “Programmable
Controls” on page 3 for more
information on buttons that
are programmable to access
TMS.
2
The TMS feature’s main
menu consists of the Inbox,
Compose, Sent and Back
option.
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See “TMS Menu Options” on
page 104 for explanation on
each menu option.
INBX
COMP
SENT
Press U or Vto scroll
through the main menu
options.
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Table 9: TMS Menu Options
Menu Options
Description/ Function
INBX
This is used to store new incoming messages or
messages that you have received. The Inbox can
hold up to 30 messages.
COMP
SENT
This menu option brings you to the Quick Text
Messages screen.
This is used to store the messages that you have
already sent. The Sent folder can hold up to 10
messages.
BACK
RPLY
This menu option brings you back to the TMS
main menu or previous menu.
This menu option allows you to reply to a
message.
DEL
This menu option allows you to delete a message.
ADDR
This menu option allows you to select an address
from the list.
IMPT
RQRP
CURR
ALL
This menu option is used to toggle on/off the
“Priority” flag for an outgoing message.
This menu option is used to toggle on/off the
“Request Reply” flag for an outgoing message.
This menu option is used to delete the current
selected message.
This menu option is used to delete all the
messages in the current message folder.
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Table 10: TMS Status Symbols
Indication
Symbol
Priority Message
This icon is displayed
• when “Priority” is toggled on before sending the
message.
• in the Inbox folder for messages which are
flagged with “Priority”.
Request Reply
This icon is displayed
• when “Request Reply” is toggled on before
sending the message.
• in the Inbox folder for messages which are
flagged with “Request Reply”.
Inbox Full
This icon is displayed when the Inbox folder is full.
New Message Icon
This icon is displayed when a new incoming
message is received.
Message Sent
This icon indicates that the selected message has
been successfully sent.
Message Unsent
This icon indicates that the selected message was
not successfully sent.
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Symbol
Indication
Read Message
This icon is used to indicate that the selected
message in the Inbox has been read.
Unread Message
This icon indicates that the selected message in the
Inbox folder has not been read.
Message Index
This icon indicates the index of the current message
the user is viewing. Example: if the user is looking at
the third message out of a total of 6 messages in the
Inbox folder, the icon is displayed as the icon on the
left column.
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Receive a Message
When you receive a
09:19AM
message, a momentary text,
NEW MSGappears on the
display along with a new
message icon.
NEW MSG
USER
TMS
PROG
To View Message from the Inbox.
1
2
Access TMS (Launch TMS).
Press Ddirectly below
INBX.
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SENT
BACK
INBX
3
The Inbox screen appears.
The first message in the list is
displayed. Inbox can hold up
to 30 messages. Message
status icons are displayed at
the top of the screen. See
“TMS Status Symbols” on
page 105 for further details on
these icons.
INBOX 01/01
FROM:User
Hello
RPLY DEL
4
5
Scroll to the message you
want to read by pressing the
U button.
Note: If the message fills more than one screen, scroll to read it
by pressing Xor Ybutton.
To delete the message, press Ebelow DEL. See “Delete a
Message” on page 111 for further details.
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Send a Predefined Message
The Quick Text Messages are messages that are predefined and
usually consist of messages that are used most frequently.
1
Press Ebelow COMPto
QT 001/002
use the predefined message
I’ll be late
OR
Press on the preprogrammed
Quick Text button.
BACK
ADDR
The first predefined message
appears.
2
Press U or V to scroll
through the list of predefined
messages.
Note: Any programmable button on the radio can be
programmed to access the Quick Text Messages feature.
See “Programmable Controls” on page 3 for more information
on buttons that are programmable to access Quick Text
Messages.
3
4
When a message has been
selected from the list, address
your message and press the
PTT button to send the
message.
Addressing a Message
Press Dbelow ADDRto
address your outgoing
USER826
message.
IMPT
BACK
RQRP
The Address input screen
appears.
Press U or V to scroll through the address list.
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Append a Priority Message
!
or Request Reply
USER826
IMPT
Before sending your
message, you can append a
priority message or a request
reply to your message.
BACK
RQRP
Press D below IMPTto
toggle on/off a “Priority” flag
for an outgoing message. A
“Priority” flag icon is
displayed at the top of the
screen when it is toggled on.
See “TMS Status Symbols”
on page 105.
toggle on/off the “Request
Reply” icon for an outgoing
message. A “Request Reply”
status icon is displayed at
the top of the screen when it
is toggled on. See “TMS
Status Symbols” on
page 105.
Note: When you received a message on the XTS 5000 radio
that is flagged with the “Request Reply” icon, you must
manually respond to the sender that you have received
the message. The system will not automatically send
back a notification that the radio received such message.
Note: The “Priority” flag on a message does not imply that the
message will get higher priority over the other messages
when it is being transmitted. It is just an indication that
can be embedded into a message to let the receiver
know that the message is important.
6
When an address has been appended to the outgoing message,
press the PTT button to send your message.
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Reply to a Received Message
1
Press D below RPLY to
QT 001/002
reply to a message.
I’ll be late
The Quick Text Message
Screen appears.
IMPT
RQRP
BACK
The first predefined message
appears.
2
3
Press U or V to scroll
through the list of predefined
messages.
When a message has been
selected from the list, press
the PTT button to send the
message.
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Delete a Message
1
From the Inbox or Sent
screen, scroll to select a
message for deletion.
2
After selecting a message,
press Ebelow DEL. The
display shows 2 delete
options.
INBOX 001/002
FROM:User228
Hello
Press Dbelow CURRto
delete only the current
message.
BACK
ALL
CURR
OR
Press Ebelow ALLto
delete all messages.
3
When you select to delete all
messages, a confirmation
screen appears.
INBOX 001/002
DEL ALL?
Press D below YESto
delete all messages.
NO
BACK
YES
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To Access the Sent Folder
The Sent folder stores the messages that were sent out previously.
The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest Sent
message in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in.
1
Sent screen appears.
!
TO:User826
Good morning
The first sent message in the
list is displayed. A message
delivery icon will be
displayed at the top right
corner of the screen. See
“TMS Status Symbols” on
page 105 for more details.
ADDR
BACK
DEL
2
Press U or Vto scroll
through the list of other
messages that have been
sent.
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Radio Care
• The XTS 5000 radio casting has two vent ports
that allow for pressure equalization in the radio.
Never poke these vents with any objects, such
as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers. This
could create leak paths into the radio and the
radio’s submergibility will be lost.
!
• (For XTS 5000 R Radios Only) The XTS 5000
R radio is designed to be submerged to a
maximum depth of 6 feet, with a maximum
submersion time of 4 hours. Exceeding either
maximum limit may result in damage to the
radio.
• (For XTS 5000 R Radios Only) Elastomer
technology materials used for seals in rugged
portable radios can age with time and
environmental exposure. Therefore, Motorola
recommends that rugged radios be checked
annually as a preventive measure in order to
assure the watertight integrity of the radio.
Motorola details the disassembly, test, and
reassembly procedures along with necessary
test equipment needed to inspect, maintain and
troubleshoot radio seals in the radio’s service
manual.
• If the radio battery contact area has been
submerged in water, dry and clean the radio
battery contacts before attaching a battery to the
radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit
the radio.
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• If the radio has been submerged in water, shake
the radio well so that any water that may be
trapped inside the speaker grille and
microphone port can be removed. Otherwise,
the water will decrease the audio quality of the
radio.
!
• Do not disassemble the radio. This could
damage radio seals and result in leak paths into
the radio. Any radio maintenance should be
performed only by a qualified radio technician.
Cleaning
To clean the external surfaces of your radio:
1
2
Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one
gallon of water (0.5% solution).
Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-
bristled 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.
Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits
may permanently damage the radio housing.
!
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent
solution.
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Handling
•
Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily. Never carry
the radio by the antenna.
•
Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids. Do not
submerse the radio unless it is a ruggedized, XTS 5000 R model.
•
•
•
Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.
Do not disassemble the radio.
Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use
the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory
has been disconnected.
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 an additional
period of either one or two years beyond the normal expiration date of
the standard warranty. For more information about ESP, contact the
Motorola Radio Support Center at 3761 South Central Avenue,
Rockford, IL 61102 (800) 227-6772 / (847)725-4200.
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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 discharged 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. Further, a
battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25%
discharge, will last even longer.
Charging the Battery
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a
Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola
equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other
than the ones listed on page 121.
The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may
result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery.
Charging a hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in reduced
discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola
rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to
ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated
above.
Battery Charge Status
Your radio can indicate your battery’s charge status through:
•
•
•
LED and sounds
conventional fuel gauge symbol on the display
smart fuel gauge symbol on the display
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LED and Sounds
When your battery is low:
•
•
you see the LED flash red when the PTT button is pressed
you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone)
Conventional Fuel Gauge Symbol
A blinking 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
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:
Gauge shows
b
if the battery’s charge is
71% to 100% full
41% to 70%
11% to 40%
j
k
l
10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins blinking)
Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge
shows the lowest level.
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.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the
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nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and
dealers participate in this program.
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.
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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.
MAEPF-27478-O
Color Code
The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:
Approx.
Length
Insulator
Color
Code
Frequency
Range
Antenna
Kit No.
Antenna Type
in. mm
VHF Helical
VHF Helical
VHF Helical
VHF Helical
UHF Helical
UHF Helical
UHF Helical
8
203 RED
136-174 MHz
NAD6563
7.6 193 YELLOW 136-150.8 MHz NAD6566
178 BLACK 150.8-162 MHz NAD6567
7
6.5 165 BLUE
3.4 88 RED
162-174 MHz
380-435 MHz
435-470 MHz
470-512 MHz
380-520 MHz
NAD6568
NAE6546
NAE6547
NAE6548
NAE6549
3.2 80 GREEN
3.1 79 BLACK
5.2 130 GRAY
UHF Whip,
Wideband
800MHz Whip,
Halfwave
7
178 RED
806-870 MHz
NAF5037
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Approx.
Length
Insulator
Color
Code
Frequency
Range
Antenna
Kit No.
Antenna Type
in. mm
800MHz
Stubby,
Quarterwave
3.4 86 WHITE
806-870 MHz
764-870 MHz
NAF5042
NAF5080
700/800MHz
Whip
7
178 GREEN
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Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the
productivity of your XTS 5000 portable two-way radio.
Antennas
NAD6563
NAD6566
NAD6567
NAD6568
NAE6546
NAE6547
NAE6548
NAE6549
NAF5037
NAF5042
NAF5080
136-174 MHz helical
136-150.8 MHz helical
150.8-162 MHz helical
162-174 MHz helical
380-435 MHz helical
435-470 MHz helical
470-512 MHz helical
380-520 MHz wideband whip
800 MHz whip, halfwave (806-870 MHz)
800 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806-870 MHz)
700/800 MHz whip (764-870 MHz)
Batteries and Battery Accessories
HNN9031
HNN9032
1525 mAh NiCd impres™ (non-FM/CSA)
1525 mAh NiCd impres™ Intrinsically Safe (FM/CSA)
NNTN4435 1800 mAh NiMH impres™ (non-FM/CSA)
NNTN4436 1750 mAh NiMH impres™ Intrinsically Safe (FM/
CSA)
NNTN4437 1750 mAh NiMH impres™ Intrinsically Safe (FM/
CSA) Ruggedized
NTN9862
NTN8294
NTN8295
2000 mAh impres™ Li Ion
1525 mAh NiCd (non-FM/CSA)
1525 mAh NiCd Intrinsically Safe (FM/CSA)
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NTN8297
1525 mAh NiCd Intrinsically Safe (FM/CSA)
Ruggedized
NTN8299
NTN8610
NTN8923
RNN4006
RNN4007
NTN9177
1700 mAh NiMH Intrinsically Safe (FM/CSA)
1650 mAh Li Ion
1800 mAh NiMH ultra-capacity (non-FM/CSA)
3000 mAh NiMH (non-FM/CSA)
3000 mAh NiMH Intrinsically Safe (FM/CSA)
Battery holder, clamshell, black (requires 12AA
alkaline batteries)
NTN9183
Battery holder, clamshell, orange (requires 12AA
alkaline batteries)
Carry Accessories
Belt Clips
NTN8266
Belt clip kit, 2.25", plastic (compatible with clamshell
batteries)
NTN8460
NTN9179
Public Safety belt clip, 3.0”, metal (VHF use only)
Combo, high-activity D clip (NTN9212) and high-
activity belt loop (NTN9213)
NTN9212
D clip, high-activity, swivel (for use with NTN9213)
Belt Loops
NTN8039
Swivel belt loop, 2.5" (for use only with the high-
activity leather swivel snap carry cases)
NTN8040
NTN8383
Belt loop, swivel, leather, 3.0", high-activity (for use
only with the high-activity leather swivel snap carry
cases)
T-strap, plain, action snaps
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NTN9213
Belt loop, 2.5", high-activity, D clip
Carry Cases
NTN8380
Case, hard leather high-activity (includes swivel belt
loop and T-strap), 2.5" belt loop, for Model II and III
radios
NTN8381
Case, hard leather high-activity (includes swivel belt
loop and T-strap), 3.0" belt loop, for Model II and III
radios
NTN8382
NTN8385
NTN8386
NTN8387
Case (includes belt loop and T-strap), for Model II
and III radios
Case, hard leather high-activity (includes swivel belt
loop and T-strap), 2.5" belt loop, for Model I radio
Case, hard leather high-activity (includes swivel belt
loop and T-strap), 3.0" belt loop, for Model I radio
Leather case (includes belt loop and T-strap), for
Model I radio
NTN8725
NTN9184
Nylon carry case with belt loop and T-strap
Leather case (includes belt loop), for clamshell
battery
Chargers
NTN1667
NTN1668
Single-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110 V
Single-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 230 V (2-prong
Euro plug)
NTN1669
Single-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 230 V (3-prong
UK plug)
WPLN4108 impres™ multi-unit, tri-chemistry, 110 V (US, NA plug)
WPLN4111 impres™ single-unit, tri-chemistry, 110 V
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WPLN4130 impres™ multi-unit, tri-chemistry, with display (US,
NA plug)
Surveillance Accessories
Earpieces
BDN6664
BDN6665
Earpiece with standard earphone, beige
Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), beige
BDN6666
BDN6667
BDN6668
BDN6669
Earpiece with volume control, beige
Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige
Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige
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
BDN6726
BDN6727
Earpiece with standard earphone, black
Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), black
BDN6728
BDN6729
BDN6730
BDN6731
Earpiece with volume control, black
Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black
Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black
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
BDN6781
Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beige
Earbud, single, receive only, black
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Headsets and Headset Accessories
BDN6635
BDN6636
BDN6645
BDN6673
Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling
boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter cable)
Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires
BDN6673 adapter cable)
Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on
earcup
Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635,
BDN6636, and BDN6645)
BDN6676
NMN1020
3.0 mm threaded adapter jack
Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter
cable)
NMN6245
NMN6246
NMN6258
NMN6259
NTN8613
RMN4049
Light-weight headset
Ultralite headset with boom mic
Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT
Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic
Keyload adapter
Temple Transducer
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones
BDN6641
BDN6677
BDN6678
BDN6671
Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must
order interface module separately)
Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
interface module separately), black
Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
interface module separately), beige
Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX)
interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677,
and BDN6678)
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BDN6708
PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641,
BDN6677, and BDN6678)
Speaker, Remote Speaker and Public Safety
Microphones
NMN6191
RSM noise-canceling (includes 6.0' coiled cord
assembly, 3.5mm earjack, swivel clip, quick
disconnect)
NMN6193
Remote speaker mic
NMN6247* Public safety mic with straight cord, 30"
NMN6250* Public safety mic with straight cord, 24"
NMN6251* Public safety mic with straight cord, 18"
RMN5021
RMN5023
HMN4080
Commander, smart remote speaker mic
Commander, submersible smart remote speaker mic
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) remote speaker
mic
* For XTS 5000 UHF Range 1 radio models. Use only approved antennas
NAE6547 or NAE6549 with these microphones.
CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers
NTN1624
NTN1625
CommPort with palm PTT
CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to
100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NTN1663
NTN1736
CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up
to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise
levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NNTN4186 CommPort ear mic receiver w/ body PTT
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Switches
0180300E83
NTN7660
NTN8327
Remote PTT body switch for EMS
Tilt / man down switch
External RF switch
Vehicular Adapters
Accessories
HMN4069
HSN1006
NKN6455
NTN1606
NTN1607
NTN8560
NTN8561
NTN8940
NTN9176
Next-generation mobile mic
Speaker, 6-watt
Cable, 6-watt speaker
Vehicular adapter, BNC, open face
Vehicular adapter, BNC, closed face
Vehicular adapter, mini-U, open face
Vehicular adapter, mini-U, closed face
Vehicular adapter, trunnion mount
Vehicular charger, XTS, tri-chemistry, compatible with
PAC•RT
PLN7737
RLN4884
Handheld control head
XTS travel charger (uses cigarette lighter adapter)
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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:
1
“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
2
“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.
3
4
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.
5
6
7
Specify what kind of assistance you need.
State the number of persons on board and the number needing
medical attention, if any.
8
Mention any other information that would be helpful to
responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or
tonnage, hull color, etc.
9
“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
Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Number
Transmit
156.050
156.100
156.150
156.200
156.250
156.300
156.350
Receive
160.650
160.700
160.750
160.800
160.850
–
1
2
*
4
5
6
7
160.950
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Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)
Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Number
Transmit
156.400
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
156.900
156.950
157.000
157.050
157.100
157.150
157.200
157.250
157.300
157.350
157.400
156.025
156.075
156.125
156.175
156.225
156.275
156.325
Receive
–
8
9
156.450
156.500
156.550
156.600
156.650
156.700
156.750
156.800
156.850
161.500
161.550
161.600
161.650
161.700
161.750
161.800
161.850
161.900
161.950
162.000
160.625
160.675
160.725
160.775
160.825
160.875
160.925
10
11
12
13**
14
15**
16
17**
18
19
20
*
22
*
24
25
26
27
28
60
*
62
63
*
65
66
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Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)
Frequency (MHz)
Channel
Number
Transmit
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
156.625
156.675
156.725
***
Receive
156.375
156.425
156.475
156.575
–
67**
68
69
71
72
73
74
75
76
77**
78
79
80
*
156.675
156.725
***
***
***
156.875
156.925
156.975
157.025
157.075
157.125
157.175
157.225
157.275
157.325
157.375
157.425
–
161.525
161.575
161.625
161.675
161.725
161.775
161.825
161.875
161.925
161.975
162.025
*
*
84
85
86
87
88
*
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
This glossary is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.
ACK
Acknowledgment of communication.
A channel that has traffic on it.
Active Channel
Analog Signal
An RF signal that has a continuous nature
rather than a pulsed or discrete nature.
ARS
Automatic Registration Service.
ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital
trunked communications.
ASTRO
Conventional
Motorola standard for wireless analog or
digital conventional communications.
Autoscan
A feature that allows the radio to
automatically scan the members of a scan
list.
Call Alert
Privately page an individual by sending an
audible tone.
Carrier Squelch
Feature that responds to the presence of an
RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning
on) a receiver’s audio circuit. A squelch
circuit silences the radio when no signal is
being received so that the user does not
have to listen to “noise.”
Central Controller
Channel
A software-controlled, computer-driven
device that receives and generates data for
the trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors
and directs the operations of the trunked
repeaters.
A group of characteristics such as transmit/
receive frequency pairs, radio parameters,
and encryption encoding.
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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 (see Trunking).
Conventional Scan
List
A scan list that includes only conventional
channels.
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
Dispatcher
An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete,
nature, rather than a continuous nature.
An individual who has radio system
management duties.
Dynamic Regrouping A feature that allows the dispatcher to
temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.
Failsoft
A feature that allows communications to
take place even though the central controller
has failed. Each trunked repeater in the
system will transmit a data word informing
every radio that the system has gone into
failsoft.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
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Hang Up
Disconnect.
Home Display
The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
KVL
Key-variable loader: A device for loading
encryption keys into the radio.
LCD
Liquid crystal display.
Light-emitting diode.
LED
Menu Entry
A software-activated feature shown at the
bottom of the display — selection of these
features is controlled by the D, E, and
Fbuttons.
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,
since 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.
Non-tactical/Revert
The user will talk on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The emergency alarm
is sent out on this same channel.
OTAR
Page
Over-the-air rekeying.
A one-way alert, with audio and/or display
messages.
Personality
PIN
A set of unique features specific to a radio.
Personal Identification Number.
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Preprogrammed
Refers to a software feature that has been
activated by a qualified radio technician.
Private
(Conversation) Call
A feature that lets you have a private
conversation with another radio user in the
group.
Private Line (PL)
A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such
that only receivers decoding the tone will
receive it.
Programmable
PTT
Refers to a radio control that can have a
radio feature assigned to it.
Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages
the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit
(send) operation when pressed.
Radio Frequency
(RF)
The part of the general frequency spectrum
between the audio and infrared light regions
(about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz).
Repeater
A conventional radio feature, where you talk
through a receive/transmit facility that re-
transmits received signals, in order to
improve communications range and
coverage.
Selective Call
A feature that allows you to call a select
individual, intended to provide privacy and
to eliminate the annoyance of having to
listen to conversations of no interest to you.
Selective Switch
Squelch
Any digital P25 traffic having the correct
Network Access Code and the correct
talkgroup.
Special electronic circuitry, added to the
receiver of a radio, that reduces, or cuts off,
unwanted signals before they are heard in
the speaker.
Standby
An operating condition whereby the radio’s
speaker is muted but still continues to
receive data.
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Status Calls
Tactical/Non-revert
Talkaround
Pre-defined text messages that allow the
user to send a conditional message without
talking.
The user will talk on the channel that was
selected before the radio entered the
emergency state.
Bypass a repeater and talk directly to
another unit for easy local unit-to-unit
communications.
Talkgroup
An organization or group of radio users who
communicate with each other using the
same communication path.
Talkgroup Scan List A scan list that can include both talkgroups
(trunked) and channels (conventional).
TMS
Text Messaging Service.
Trunking
The automatic sharing of communications
paths between a large number of users (see
Conventional).
Trunking Priority
Monitor Scan List
A scan list that includes talkgroups that are
all from the same trunking system.
USK
Unique Shadow Key.
Zone
A grouping of channels.
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Notes
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Limited Warranty
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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 XTS 5000 Portable Units
Product Accessories
One (1) Year
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
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of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of
Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.
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original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable
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purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation,
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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
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coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.
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responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund
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battery in equipment or service other than the Product for
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the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in
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MOTOROLA.
J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that
does not affect the operation of the Product.
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Numerics
C
4-way navigation button ................9
change
common radio features ............... 29
mode operation ....................... 27
squelch operation
A
access
inbox ......................................107
TMS feature
use the menu .....................102
use the preprogrammed TMS
button ..............................103
use TMS feature button .....102
accessories ...............................121
alert tones ...................................10
antenna .......................................16
radio operating frequencies ...119
antennas ...................................121
attach
analog options ..................... 32
antenna ...................................16
battery .....................................14
belt clip ....................................17
universal connector cover .......18
select a talkgroup ................ 64
delete a message ..................... 111
receive .................................... 79
transmit ................................... 79
B
backlight ........................................5
batteries and battery
accessories .............................121
battery
attaching ..................................14
charge status
conventional fuel gauge
symbol ...........................117
LED and sounds ................117
smart fuel gauge symbol ...117
charger ....................................13
charging ..........................13, 116
life ..........................................116
recycling and disposal ...........117
belt clip, attaching .......................17
quick text message ............... 110
edit a scan list
change the scan
list status only ........................ 44
use the menu .......................... 40
use the menu and the
preprogrammed
select button .......................... 41
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use the preprogrammed scan list
programming switch and the
lock or unlock a site
menu ......................................43
emergency
send a silent emergency
alarm ......................................37
send an emergency alarm .......35
send an emergency call ...........36
encryption
TMS menu options ................104
mode
ARS Non server mode ............95
mode select button .....................24
mute or unmute keypad tones
mute button ............................31
key selection ............................73
key zeroization .........................76
use the buttons ....................77
use the menu .......................76
keyset selection .......................74
managing .................................72
multikey ...................................72
OTAR ......................................78
use the menu .......................78
F
N
failsoft ..........................................84
G
O
general radio operation .................1
glossary .....................................133
out-of-range ................................84
H
phone call display and alert
predefined
helpful tips .................................113
home button ..................................8
I
inbox
delete a message ..................111
view message ........................107
message,quick text ...............108
username ................................98
priority
priority message ....................105
private calls
answer a private call ...............54
initiate ......................................55
make a private call ..................56
L
LED indicators ...............................9
lists ..............................................39
scan list empty .........................39
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quick access (one-touch) ........53
private data ...............................101
programmable controls .................3
switch ............................... 21
enable / disable ....................... 83
repeater or direct operation
use the preprogrammed
secure transmissions .............. 71
knob ....................................... 22
use the menu .......................... 29
use the preprogrammed transmit
selective calls
R
radio
care
cleaning .............................114
handling .............................115
things to avoid ...................113
receive / transmit
use preprogrammed monitor
button .....................................26
use preprogrammed volume set
button .....................................25
without using volume set and
monitor buttons ......................25
receive a message ....................107
remove
antenna ...................................16
battery .....................................14
belt clip ....................................17
universal connector cover .......18
repeater or direct operation .........68
use the preprogrammed reprogram
request button ........................82
request a new dynamic regrouping
using the menu ........................81
initiate ..................................... 58
make a selective call ............... 59
select an ID number
send
use the menu ...................... 66
button ............................... 67
predefined message,quick text
message .............................. 110
site
lock ......................................... 85
trunking ................................... 86
view and change
S
scan
delete a nuisance channel ......47
scan (conventional only)
make a dynamic priority
change ..................................48
secure operations .......................71
select
change the current site ........ 87
view the current site ............ 87
smart
a zone
use the menu entry ZNUP or
ZNDN ................................21
battery condition
use the menu ...................... 15
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use the preprogrammed smart
using the preprogrammed scan
the radio on .............................19
battery button ....................15
special radio features ..................71
standard accessories ..................13
status
calls .........................................66
symbols .....................................5
TMS status symbols ..............105
CommPort integrated microphone/
receivers ..............................126
earpieces ...............................124
headsets and headset
accessories .........................125
radio interface modules for ear
microphones ........................125
speaker, remote speaker and
public safety microphones ...126
switches ....................................127
universal connector cover,
user
use the preprogrammed user
login ........................................98
use the preprogrammed call
or page button ......................80
T
telephone calls
answer a phone call .................50
initiate ......................................50
make a phone call ...................51
quick access (one-touch) .........49
select a phone number ............51
text messaging ..........................102
time and date
W
warranty ....................................139
edit ...........................................88
time-out timer ..............................34
trunking system controls .............84
turn
Y
your XTS 5000 model II radio .......2
scan on or off
use the menu .......................46
Z
zones and channels ....................20
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