Motorola 89FT5816 User Manual

ASTRO Digital XTS 2500

Model III User Guide

68P81095C05-O

Document Creation Date: 5/2/01

Document Modification Date: 8/23/01

Preface

Before operating your radio, please review the “Safety and General Information” section in the fr ont of this user guide. Also,

be sure to retain this publication for future reference.

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The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverseengineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

ASTRO Digital XTS 2500

16-Position Select Knob

Speaker/Mic

Top Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3-Position Rotary Switch _ _ _ _ _ _

Display

Home Button

Menu Select Buttons

Top Side Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _

On/Off/ Volume Knob

Side Button 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Side Button 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _

PTT Button

4-Way Navigation Button

Alpha Button (for future use)

Keypad

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Model III Radio

Quick Reference Card

Select a Channel

Method 1: Using the Select Knob

After selecting the desired zone, turn the 16position Select Knob to the desired channel.

Method 2: Using the Menu

1 Press U until

2 Press D, E, or F directly below

&+$1

3 Press U until channel you desire is shown. 4 Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.

3 Alarm continues until you exit by:

• Press and hold Emergency button

• Press PTT again.

Send an Emergency Call

1 Radio on and press preprogrammed

Emergency button.

2 Press and hold PTT button. Announce your

emergency into the microphone.

3 Release PTT to end the call.

Write your radio’s programmed features on the dotted lines.

Select a Zone Using the Menu

1 Press U until

2 Press D, E, or F directly below 3 Press U until the zone you desire is shown. 4 Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.

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Send an Emergency Alarm

1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You

see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone.

2 Display shows .

(0(5*(1&<

3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear

four beeps; alarm ends; radio exits emergency.

Send Silent Emergency Alarm

1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You

see no LED; you hear no tone.

2 Press PTT.

Answer a Phone Call

1 Phone-like ringing, LED flashes GREEN,

PHONE CALL and m are displayed 2 Press Call Response button. 3 Press PTT button to talk; release to listen 4Press

h to hang up.

Send a Phone Call

1Press U until

2Press D, E, or F directly below

3+21

3Press U or V to scroll to phone number. 4 Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if

programmed) to talk, release to listen.

Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation)

Power Level. power; L = low power

Call Received. Receiving an individual

call

View/Program Mode. The radio is in the

view or program mode; On Steady = view

mode; Flashing = program mode Received Signal Strength Indication

(RSSI). current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal.

Battery

• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low.

• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery.

Power Level. H = high

Received signal strength for the

r Talkaround. You are talking directly to

another radio or through a repeater;

On = direct; Off = repeater

Monitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel

is being monitored. Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list

e The radio is in Emergency state

Entry Menu Selection Page

%$77

&$//

5$',2

/2&.

087(

&+$1

',5

3$*(

3+21

Smart Battery 26 Private Call 69 Radio Lock 43

Keypad Mute 45 Select a Channel 34 Repeater/Direct 77 Call Alert Page 71 Phone 65

Menu Navigation

U to find Menu Entry

D, or E, or F directly below

Menu Entry to select

h to exit

Entry Menu Selection Page

3:5

6&$1

6,7(

676

9,(:

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TX Power Level 41 Scan On/Off 62

Site Lock 81 Status Call 75 Viewing a List 54 Select a Zone 33

V or U to scroll through sub-list

D, or E, or F directly below

Menu Entry to select

Safety and General Information

Transmit and Receive Procedure ......................................................1

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ..............................................1

Two-Way Radio Operation ............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............2

Body-Worn Operation .................................................................2

Antenna Care .............................................................................3

Approved Accessories ................................................................3

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility .......................................3

Facilities ...................... ............. ............. ............. ............. ............ 3

Aircraft ........................................................................................ 3

Medical Devices .........................................................................3

Pacemakers....................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 3

Hearing Aids....................... ....... ....................................... .... 4

Other Medical Devices......................................................... 4

Use While Driving .............................................................................4

Operational Warnings ........................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..... 5

For Vehicles With an Air Bag............................................... 5

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres...................................... 5

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas........................................ 5

Operational Cautions .................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..... 6

Antennas............................................................. ...... ....... .... 6

Batteries.............................................................. ...... ....... .... 6

Intrinsically Safe Radio Information ................................................... 7

FMRC Approved Equipment ....................................................... 7

Repair of FMRC Approved Products .......................................... 9

Repair.................... ....... ....................................... ...... ....... .... 9

Relabeling.......................................................................... 10

Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories......................... 10

, Motorola, ASTRO , XTS 2500 and Priv ate Conversation are trademarks of

Motorola, Inc.

P25 radios contain tech nology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.

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General Radio Operation

Notations Used in This Manual ........................................................11

XTS 2500 Model III Radio ...............................................................12

Physical Features of the Radio ........................................................13

Programmable Features ..................................................................14

Display ............................................ ................................................. 14

Backlight ..........................................................................................15

Status Symbols ................................................................................15

Menu Entry (Softkey) .......................................................................16

Menu Select Buttons .......................................................................17

Menu Selection Features ..........................................................18

Home Button (h) ............... ..............................................................19

W@P™ Button ................................................................................19

4-Way Navigation Button (o) ..........................................................19

Keypad ............................................................... ............. ............. .... 20

LED Indicators .................................................................................21

Alert Tones ......................................................................................21

Standard Accessories ......................................................................24

Battery ......................... .......................... .......................... ..........2 4

Charge the Battery ............................................................. 24

Battery Charge Status ........................................................ 24

Attach the Battery............................................................... 25

Smart Battery Condition ............................................................26

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 26

Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button (Smart Battery

Only)................................................................................ 26

Antenna ....................... .......................... .......................... ..........2 7

Attach the Antenna............................................................. 27

Remove the Antenna.......................................................... 27

Belt Clip .....................................................................................28

Attach the Belt Clip............................................................. 28

Remove the Belt Clip .......................................................................28

Universal Connector Cover ..............................................................29

Remove the Connector Cover............................................ 29

Attach the Connector Cover............................................... 29

Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................30

Remove the Adapter........................................................... 30

Attach the Adapter.............................................................. 30

Radio On and Off .............................................................................32

Turn the Radio On ....................................................................32

Contents

Turn the Radio Off ....................................................................32

Zones and Channels .......................................................................33

Select a Zone ...........................................................................33

Use the Menu..................................................................... 33

Use the Preprogrammed Zone Switch............................... 34

Select a Channel ...................................................................... 34

Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector...... 34

Method 2: Use the Menu.................................................... 35

Receive / Transmit ...........................................................................36

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................36

Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ................................. 37

Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ..................................38

Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................39

Common Radio Features

Selectable Power Level ...................................................................41

Use the Menu ...........................................................................41

Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch .... 42

Radio Lock ......................................................................................43

Unlock Your Radio .................................................................... 43

Change Your Password ..... ...... ....................................... ....... ... 44

Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones .......................................................45

Use the Menu ...........................................................................45

Using the Preprogrammed Side Button ....................................45

Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................46

Analog Squelch ........................................................................46

Digital Squelch ..........................................................................46

PL Defeat ........................................................................................47

Time-out Timer ...... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ................48

Emergency ........................ .................................................... .......... 49

Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................50

Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................51

Send an Emergency Call .......................................................... 51

Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................53

Lists ............................. .......................... .......................... ................54

View a List ................................................................................54

Scan List Empty ........................................................................55

Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number ........................................55

Use the Menu ...........................................................................55

Use the Preprogrammed Number Select Button ......................57

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Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name .....................................59

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 59

Use the Preprogrammed Text Select Button...................... 60

Scan ................................................................................................62

Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................62

Using the Menu .................................................................. 62

Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch.................... 63

Individual Calls ................................................................................64

Telephone Calls ........................................................................64

Answer a Phone Call ................................................................64

Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button ................ 64

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 65

Use the Keypad.................................................................. 66

Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ......................................67

Enhanced Private-Conversation Calls

(Trunked Channels Only) .......................................................68

Answer a Private Call ......................................................... 68

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 69

Use the Keypad.................................................................. 70

Call Alert Paging .......................................................................71

Answer a Call Alert Page.................................................... 71

Make a Call Alert ......... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......................7 2

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 72

Use the Keypad.................................................................. 73

Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only) .........74

Select Talkgroup .......................................................................74

Status Calls (Trunked Radios Only) .................................................75

Send a Status Call ....................................................................75

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 75

Send a Status Call ....................................................................76

Use the Preprogrammed Status Button............................. 76

Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................77

Select Repeater or Direct Operation .........................................77

Use the Menu ..................................................................... 77

Use the Preprogrammed Repeater/Direct Switch .............. 78

Special Radio Features

PTT ID .............................................................................................79

Receive .....................................................................................79

Transmit ....................................................................................79

Contents

View Your Radio’s ID Number ..................................................79

Use the Menu..................................................................... 79

Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button.................... 79

Trunking System Controls ...............................................................80

Failsoft ...................................................................... ................ 80

Out-of-Range ..................... ............................................. .......... 80

Site Lock ...................................................................................81

Lock or Unlock a Site ......................................................... 81

Site Trunking ............................................................................82

Site View and Change .............................................................. 82

View the Current Site ......................................................... 82

Change the Current Site ........................................... ......... 82

Real Time Clock ..............................................................................84

Program Time and Date ...........................................................84

Helpful Tips

Radio Care ......................................................................................87

Cleaning ................................................................................... 87

Handling ................................................................................... 87

Service ..... ....................................................................... ................ 88

Battery ............ ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ...... .......... 89

Battery Life ...............................................................................89

Charging the Battery ................................................................. 89

Battery Charge Status........................................................ 89

Battery Recycling and Disposal ................................................ 90

Antenna ....................... .......................... .......................... ................91

Radio Operating Frequencies ................................................... 91

Accessories

Antennas ..................... .................................................... ................ 93

Audio .............................................. ................................................. 93

Headsets .................................................................................. 93

Remote Speaker Microphones ................................. ...... ....... ... 93

Batteries ......... ............................................. ....................................94

Belt Clips .........................................................................................95

Body-Worn ...................................................................................... 95

Chargers ......................................................................................... 95

Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 96

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Glossary Commercial Warranty Index

Safety and General Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION

READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOTOROLA TWO-WAY RADIO

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to June

2001. For information regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio models that offer this capability.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To transmit (talk) you must push the Push-To-Talk button; to receive (listen) you must release the Push-To-Talk button.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME):

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999

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• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 1999 (applicable to wireless phones only)

• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11,

2001) “additio na l req ui rem en ts for SMR, cellular and PC S p rod uct certification.”

T o assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME) is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures:

Two-Way Radio Operation

When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio,

hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) away

MAN WITH RAD

from your lips.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not

use a Motorola approved body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use positions along side of the head in the phone mode or in front of the face in the two-way radio mode, then ensure the antenna and radio is kept the following minimum distances from the body when transmitting:

• Phone or Two-way radio mode: one inch (2.5 centimeters)

• Data operation using any data feature with or without an accessory cable: one inch (2.5 centimeters)

Safety and General Information

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.

Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than needed.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories look in the appendix or accessory section of this manual.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to

electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These

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recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Persons with pacemakers should:

• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 centimeters)

from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.

• not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential

for interference.

• turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to

suspect that interference is taking place.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Use While Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them.

When using your radio while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Use hands-free operation, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if

driving conditions so require.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air

W A R N I N G

bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a port able radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Tu rn off your radio prior to entering any area with a

potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC). Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Safety and General Information

Note: The areas with potentially explosive

atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas T o avoid possible interference with blasting

operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

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Operational Cautions

Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged

C a u t i o n

antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or

bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other cont ainer with metal objects.

Safety and General Information

Intrinsically Safe Radio Information

FMRC Approved Equipment

Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations of flammable materials exist (hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70 (National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified] locations).

An Approval Guide, issued by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC), lists manufacturers and the products approved by FMRC for use in such locations. FMRC has also issued a voluntary approval standard for repair service (“Class Number 3605”).

FMRC Approval labels are attached to the radio to

APPROVED

MAEPF-24560-O

identify the unit as being FM Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres. This label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/Group along with the par t number of the battery that must be us ed. Depend ing on the design of the portable unit, this FM label can be found on the back or the bottom of the radio housing. The FM Approval mark is shown here.

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Safety and General Information

• Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unles s it is a type especially qualified (for example,

W A R N I N G

FMRC Approved) for such use. An explosion or fire may result.

• Do not operate an FMRC Approved Product in a hazardous atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (for example, cracked housing). An explosio n or fire may result.

• Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not operate an FMRC Approved Product unit in a hazardous location with the accessory contacts exposed. Keep the connector cover in place when accessories are not used.

• Turn a radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory.

• Do not disassemble an FMRC Approved Product unit in any way that exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit.

Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and FM Approval labeling. Radios will not be “upgraded” to this capability and labeled in the field.

A modification changes the unit’s hardware from its original design configuration. Modifications can only be made by the original product manufacturer at one of its FMRC-audited manufacturing facilities.

Safety and General Information

• Failure to use an FMRC Approved Product unit with an FMRC Approved battery or FMRC Approved accessories specifically approved for

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that product may result in the dangerously unsafe condition of an unapproved radio combination being used in a hazardous location.

• Unauthorized or incorrect modification of an FMRC Approved Product unit will negate the Approval rating of the product.

Repair of FMRC Approved Products

REP AIRS FOR MOTOROLA PRODUCTS WITH FMRC APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER.

You should not repair or relabel any Motorola- manufactured communication equipment bearing the FMRC Approval label (“FMRC Approved Product”) unless you are familiar with the current FMRC Approval standard for repairs and serv ic e (“Cl ass N umb er 3605”).

You may want to consider using a repair facility that operates under 3605 repair service approval.

• Incorrect repair or relabeling of any FMRC Approved Product unit could adversely affect the Approval rating of the unit.

W A R N I N G

FMRC’s Approval Standard Class Number 3605 is subject to change at any time without notice to you, so you may want to obtain a current copy of 3605 from FMRC. Per the December 1994 publication of 3605, some key definitions and service requirements are as follows:

Repair

A repair constitutes something done internally to the unit that would bring it back to its original condition—Approved by FMRC. A repair should be done in an FMRC Approved facility.

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• Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a hazardous atmosphere could result in serious injury or death.

Safety and General Information

Items not considered as repairs are those in which an action is performed on a unit which does not require the outer casing of the unit to be opened in a manner which exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit. You do not have to be an FMRC Approved Repair Facility to perform these actions.

Relabeling

The repair facility sh all ha ve a met hod by which t he repl acem ent o f FMRC Approval labels are controlled to ensure tha t any relabeling is limited to units t hat were originall y shipped from the Ma nufacturer with an FM Approval label in place. FMRC Approval labels shall not be stocke d by the repair facility. An FMRC Approval labe l sh all be o rdere d f rom t he original manufacturer, as needed, to repair a specific unit. Replacement labels may be obt ained and applied by the rep air fa cilit y, provided t here is satisfactory evidence that t he unit bei ng rela beled was ori ginally an FMRC Approved uni t. V erificat ion may include , but is not limi ted to: a u nit with a damaged Ap proval label, a uni t with a defect ive housing displayin g an Approval label, or a cust ome r in voice in dicatin g t he seri al num ber of the unit and purchase of an FMRC App roved mode l.

Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories

The Motorola communications equipment certified by Factory Mutual is tested as a system and consists of the FM Approved portable, FM Approved battery , and FM Approved accessories or options, or both. This FM Approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed. There must be no substitution of items, even if the substitute has been previously Approved with a different Motorola communications equipment unit. Approved configurations are listed in the FM Approval Guide published by FMRC, or in the product FM Supplement. This FM Supplement is shipped from the manufacturer with the FM Approved radio and battery combination. The Approval Guide, or the Approval St andard Class Number 3605 document for repairs and service, can be ordered directly from Factory Mutual Research Corporation located in Norwood, Massachusetts.

General Radio Operation

Notations Used in This Manual

You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasis that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.

WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.

W A R N I N G

CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice,

condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

C a u t i o n

Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition,

etc. which is essential to emphasize.

The following special notations identify certain items:

Example Description

D Buttons are shown as

representative symbols.

3+21(&$//

3+21( Menu entries are shown similar

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Information appearing in the radio’s display is shown using the special display font.

to the way they appear in the radio’s display.

General Radio Operation

XTS 2500 Model III Radio

13 14

2 3

General Radio Operation

Physical Features of the Radio

Item Page Item Page

1 Antenna 27 11 3-Position Rotary

Switch (programmable)

2 Top Button

(programmable)

3 LED 21 13 Microphone 4 Speaker 14 Top Side Button

5 Universal Connector 29 15 Push-to-Talk

6 Display 14 16 Side Button 1

7 Menu Select Buttons

(programmable)

8 Alpha Button

(for future use)

9 Keypad 20 19 4-Way Navigation

10 16-Position Select

Knob (programmable)

12 On/Off/Volume

Control Knob

(programmable)

(PTT) Button

(programmable)

17 17 Side Button 2

(programmable)

18 Home Button 19

Button

20 Battery 24

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Programmable Features

These features are programmable by a qualified technician:

Feature Page Feature Page

Call Alert Page 71 Repeater/Direct 77 Call Response 64 Scan On/Off 62 Channel Selection 34 Site Lock/Unlock 81 Emergency 49 Site Search 82 Keypad Mute 45 Status Call 75 Monitor 38 Text Select 60 Number Select 57 Transmit Power Level 41 Phone 64 Volume Set 37 PL Defeat 47 Zone Selection 33 Private Call 68

Display

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7$%&'()*+,-./012 73456789:;<=

6,7(/2&.('

/2&.

The above screen example may not be identical to the display symbol arrangement in your radio. The top two screen rows display menu and radio status information.

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Backlight

If poor light conditions make the display or channel numbers (around the 16-Position Select knob) difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlights by pressing the 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 rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status.

Table 1: Status Symbols

Symbol Indication Page

HL

2 2

Pow er Leve l. High Power “H” or Low Power “L” is activated.

Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call is received.

View/Program Mode.

• View a list (steady)

• Program a list (flashing)

Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The received signal strength for

the current site. Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the received signal.

Battery

• Conventional = Flashes when the battery is low.

• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery.

level reaches 10% or less.

Flashes when battery

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Table 1: Status Symbols

Symbol Indication Page





)

Talkaround.

• On = Talking directly to another radio, not through a repeater. Conventional operation only.

• Off = Talking through a repeater.

Monitor (Carrier Squelch). The se lected channel is being monitored. Conventional operation only.

Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 62 Emergency. The radio enters the

Emergency State.

Menu Entry (Softkey)

The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries (also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select from one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons.

General Radio Operation

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 selecting Scan on or off might look like this:

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6&$1

softkey

Example: To turn scan on

Press D.

The display shows the selected state.

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softkey

3 Menu Select Buttons

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6&$121

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General Radio Operation

Menu Selection Features

In most cases, pr ess U to display the following feature selections.

Feature Menu Selection Page Feature

Call Alert Page

Call Response

Channel Selection

Emergency

Keypad Mute

Number Select

Phone

3$*( 72 Repeater/

Direct

3+21(&$// 5(&(,9('

35,9$7(&$// 5(&(,9('

3$*(5(&(,9('

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(0(5*(1&< 49 Site

087( 45 Status

180 57 Text

3+21 65 Transmit

64 68

Scan On/ Off

Unlock

Call

Select

Power Level

Selection

',5 77

6&$1 62

6,7( 81

6&$1,1* 6,7(

676 75

352* 60

3:5 82

Page

Private Call

&$// 69 Zone

Selection

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General Radio Operation

Home Button (h)

The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode.

Some radio features require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display.

Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display. This reduces the required number of button presses.

W@P™ Button

Reserved for future use.

4-Way Navigation Button (o)

This button is used to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the display.

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General Radio Operation

Keypad

The 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features.

The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits.

When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. Refer to the following table for a complete list of characters.

Key

Number of times the key is pressed

123456789

0()<> 1&%

ABC2abc DEF3def GHI4ghi

JKL5j k l MNO6mno PQRS7pqrs TUV8 t uv

WXYZ9wxyz

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