Motorola 92FT4862 Users manual

ASTRO®

XTLTM 5000

Digital Mobile Radio

W3 Control Head

User's Guide

ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head

Quick Reference Card

On/Off	Orange Programmable			Programmable
Button		Button		Button
(T1)		(T2)		(T3)
				LED
				Indicator
Push-To-Talk				Display
(PTT) Button
				Side Button 1 (S1)
		HOME		Side Button 2 (S2)
Volume				Side Button 3 (S3)
		VOL	MODE	Mode Control
Control
	1 Q Z	2ABC	3DEF
	4GHI	5JKL	6MNO	Alphanumeric
	7PRS	8TUV	9WXY	Keypad
		0

BASIC OPERATION

Turning the Radio On and Off

Press the top left button (T1) to turn the radio on or off. When the radio is powered on, the display shows

. You will hear a high-pitched (good power-up) tone. If your radio shows an error on power-up, contact your system manager for assistance.

Selecting the Zone and Mode

1Press >until the display shows .

2Press mbelow .

The display shows the current zone and mode.

3Press >until the display shows the desired zone, or enter the zone number using the keypad.

4Press Oor the PTT button to save the displayed zone as the new home zone.

Monitoring Conventional Modes

Take the microphone off hook, or press the preprogrammed Monitor button (S1, S2, or S3). The display shows .

Cancelling Monitoring

Place the microphone on hook, or press the preprogrammed Monitor button (S1, S2, or S3). The display shows .

Receiving

1Select the desired zone and mode.

2Press Vto adjust the volume.

Transmitting (Conventional Modes)

1Select the desired zone and mode.

2Press Vto adjust the volume.

3When a mode becomes available, press and hold the PTT button to transmit; release the PTT button to receive.

Transmitting (Trunked Systems)

1Select the desired zone and mode.

2Press Vto adjust the volume.

3Press and hold the PTT button to transmit; release the PTT button to receive.

STATUS ANNUNCIATORS

These are small symbols that appear on the display indicating the status of certain radio functions.

Carrier Squelch	Indicates carrier squelch is open to
(C)	monitor all active conventional mode
	traffic. When not displayed, traffic is not
	open to monitoring.
Secure	When solid, radio is transmitting securely.
Operation (D)	When flashing, radio is receiving securely.
(Secure radios	When off, radio is operating in clear
only)	mode.
Call Received	Flashes when a Private Call, page, or
(F)	Phone Call is received.
Scan (G)	When displayed, indicates the radio is
	scanning.
Priority Scan	Indicates scanning of a priority mode
(H)	(flashing for Priority 1 mode; solid for
	Priority 2 mode).
Programming/	When solid, radio is in view mode.
View Mode	When flashing, radio is in programming
(I)	mode.
Direct (J)	When on, indicates you are talking
	directly to another radio (talkaround).
	When off, you are talking through a
	repeater.

LED INDICATIONS

	Action	LED	Meaning
		Condition
	Press the PTT	Steady red	Normal transmission
	button to
		Unlit	Not transmitting
	transmit
	Release the	Single red	Mode busy (clear)
	PTT button to	flash	(conventional modes
	receive		only)
		Two red	Mode busy (encrypted)
		flashes	(conventional modes
			only)
		Flashing	Receipt of phone call,
		green	private conversation call,
			dispatcher interrupt call,
			conventional selective
			call, or Call Alert page

GENERAL FEATURES

Status (Trunking Systems Only)

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows the last acknowledged status.

3Press <or >until the display shows the desired status, or enter the list item’s number using the keypad.

4Press the PTT button to transmit the selected status.

5Press Oto exit status and return to the home display.

Selecting Transmit Power Level

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows or .

3Press mbelow the or softkey. The radio returns to the home display.

Sending an Emergency Alarm

Press and hold the orange top button (T2).

The red LED lights steadily. You hear an emergency tone. The display alternately shows and the current zone and mode names. When the alarm is acknowledged by the dispatcher, you hear four beeps. The radio returns to normal operation.

Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm

Press and hold the orange top button (T2).

The radio transmits the emergency without any external indication than an alarm is in progress.

Cancelling an Emergency Alarm

Press and hold the emergency button before the alarm is acknowledged,

You hear an exit tone and returns to normal operation. If the radio does not return to normal operation, press the PTT button. The radio does NOT sound an exit tone.

Sending an Emergency Call

1Press and hold the orange top button (T2). The red LED lights steadily. You hear a short, medium-pitched emergency tone. The display

alternately shows and the current zone and mode names.

2Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.

3To exit emergency call mode, press the emergency button for a little over 1-1/2 seconds (or for the duration specified by your system manager).

You hear a medium-pitched exit tone and the radio returns to normal operation

Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only)

During Failsoft operation, you hear a faint beeping tone every ten seconds. The radio unsquelches. The display alternately shows and the current trunked mode name.

Muting Keypad Tones

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows or and theand softkeys.

3Press mbelow or .

The radio saves your selection and returns to the home display.

Scanning

Turning Scan On or Off

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows or and the and softkeys.

3Press mbelow or . The display shows G. When you select , the radio stops scanning and returns to the home display.

Deleting Nuisance Modes

1When the radio is locked onto the mode you want to delete, press <or >until the display shows the

softkey, Alternatively, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.

The mode is deleted and you hear a valid key-press chirp.

2To resume scanning the deleted mode, turn scan off and then back on again.

Dynamic Priority Change (Conventional Operation

Only)

1Press the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button with the radio locked onto the Priority 2 mode. (The Priority 1 mode cannot be modified.)

You hear a valid key-press chirp.

2To resume scanning the Priority 2 mode, turn scan off and then on again.

Viewing a Scan or Phone List

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey.

2Press mbelow until the display shows the

or softkey.

3Press mbelow or .

4Press >to scroll through the list entries.

5Press Oor the PTT button to exit the list. The radio returns to the home display.

Programming a List

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey.

2Press mbelow until the display shows the list softkey options ( , , etc.).

3Press mbelow the type of list you wish to access. The display shows a flashing Iindicator.

4Press <or >until you reach the list entry you wish to edit, or enter the number of the item in the list using the keypad.

5Press the preprogrammed list edit (S2) button.

6Use the numeric keypad to modify the entry.

7Press the preprogrammed S2 button to save your changes.

8Press Oto exit programming mode and return to the home display.

Telephone Operation

Answering a Telephone Call

You hear a telephone-like ringing sound. The display alternately shows and the current mode name. The display shows a flashing F.

1Press the programmed phone or call-response

button.

The Fannunciator disappears from the display.

2Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.

3Press Oor the preprogrammed phone button to hang up.

The radio returns to the home display.

Calling the Last Number Dialed

1Press <or >(or the preprogrammed button) until the display shows the softkey.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows the last phone number dialed.

With immediate access, the display shows

; otherwise, press the PTT button.

Trunked Telephone Operation: The display shows

; you hear a low-pitched tone which indicates the radio is out-of-range or interconnect is not in service. If the display shows , interconnect is in use; the radio will re-dial the number when interconnect is available.

If you hear a dial tone, this indicates access was successful.

3 Proceed to step 1 of “Transmit a Phone Call.”

Making Delayed-Access Calls

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey, or press the preprogrammed phone button.

2Press mbelow . The display shows the last phone number dialed.

3Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired phone number.

To make a delayed-access call to a number in the

phone list:

Press <or >to enter the phone list. The display alternately shows the name and phone number associated with the entry.

OR

To make a delayed-access call to a number at a

location in the phone list:

Press <or >to enter the phone list. Then press a location from 1 to 19 corresponding to the number you wish to call. The display alternately shows the name and phone number associated with the entry.

4Press the PTT button. The display shows

. If you do not hear a dial tone, press Oto hang up and return to Step 1.

Trunked Telephone Operation: The display shows

; you hear a low-pitched tone which indicates the radio is out-of-range or interconnect is not in service. The display shows indicating interconnect is in use; the radio will re-dial the number when interconnect becomes available.

If you hear a dial tone, this indicates access was successful. The display shows the last phone number dialed.

5 Proceed to step 1 of “Transmit a Phone Call.”

Making Immediate-Access Calls

1Press <or >until the display shows the

softkey, or press the preprogrammed phone button.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows .

If you hear a dial tone, this indicates access was successful. The display shows the last phone number

dialed.

If you do not hear a dial tone, press Oto hang up. Return to Step 1.

3Use the numeric keypad to modify the phone number.

To make a delayed-access call to a number at a

location in the phone list:

Press <or >to enter the phone list. Press a location from 1 to 19 of the number you wish to call. The display alternately shows the name and phone number associated with the entry.

OR

To make a delayed-access call to a number using the

phone list:

Press <or >to enter the phone list. The display alternately shows the name and phone number associated with the entry.

Trunked Telephone Operation: displayed with a low-pitched tone means radio is out-of-range or interconnect is not in service.

displayed means interconnect is in use; when interconnect is available, number will be re-dialed.

A dial tone means access is successful.

4Proceed to step 1 of “Transmit a Phone Call.”

Making Manual-Access Calls

1Press >until the display shows the softkey, or press the preprogrammed phone button.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows the last phone number dialed.

3Use the numeric keypad to enter the phone access code.

You hear a dial tone.

If you do not hear a dial tone, press Oto hang up. Use the keypad to change the phone number.

4Proceed to step 1 of “Transmit a Phone Call.”

Transmitting a Phone Call

1Press the PTT button to send the phone number.

2If the other party answers, press the PTT button again to talk; release it to listen.

3Press Oor the preprogrammed phone button to send the hang-up code.

The radio returns to the home display.

TRUNKING FEATURES

Displaying the ID Number

1Press >until the display shows the softkey.

2Press mbelow .

The display shows , or the ID number (Private Conversation II).

3Press >(or * if so programmed) to display : and the ID number.

4Press Oto return to the home display.

Private Conversation™ II, Enhanced Private

Conversation™, and Call Alert

Calling or Paging the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received

1Press >until the display shows the (or

for Call Alert) softkey.

2Press mbelow or (or use the quickresponse button). The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows , or the ID number (Private Conversation II).

3Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”

Directly Entering the ID Number to be Called or Paged

1Press >until the display shows the (or

for Call Alert) softkey.

2Press mbelow or (or use the quickresponse button).

The display shows the last ID transmitted or received.

In the case of private call, the display shows

, or the ID number (Private Conversation II).

3Use the numeric keypad (0 to 9 keys) to enter the new ID number.

4Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”

Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List

1Press >until the display shows the (or

for Call Alert) softkey.

2Press mbelow or (or use the quickresponse button).

The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows

, or the ID number (Private Conversation II).

3Press <or >to enter the call list, or press m below .

4Press <or >to scroll to the desired member of the list.

5Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”

Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List

1Press >until the display shows the ( for Call Alert) softkey.

2Press mbelow or (or use the preprogrammed quick-response button).

The display shows the last ID transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows

, or the ID number (Private Conversation II).

3Press <or >to enter the call list.

4Press <or >to scroll to the desired list entry.

5Press the 0 to 9 keys to enter the location number. The display alternately shows the name and ID number associated with the entry. If there are 10 or more list entries, the display shows . Use the numeric keypad again to enter the second digit of the location number.

6Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call” or “Send a Call Alert Page.”

Sending a Private Conversation Call

1Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number.

If the radio you are calling is not in service, the display shows . If the other party does not answer within 20 seconds, the display shows

.

2Press Oto exit private call, or press the PTT button to speak.

3Press Oto hang up.

The radio returns to the home display.

Sending a Call Alert Page

1Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number.

If the radio you are paging cannot be reached, you hear only one beep.

2Press the PTT button to try again, or press Oto hang up.

If the radio you called has received your page, you will hear five beeps. The radio returns to the home display.

Answering a Private (and Enhanced Private)

Conversation Call

When a private call is received, the display alternately shows and the current mode name. The the Fannunciator and the green LED flash. You hear two alert tones.

1Press >until the display shows the softkey, or press the preprogrammed call response button.

2Press the call response button again, or press the mbutton below .

The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. In the case of private call, the display shows , or the ID number (Private Conversation II).

3Press the PTT button to answer the call.

If you hear a busy tone, the system is busy.

4Press O, mbelow , or the preprogrammed call response button to hang up.

The radio saves the caller’s ID number and returns to the home display.

Answering a Call Alert Page

When a call alert page is received, the display alternately shows and the current mode name. The the Fannunciator and the green LED flash. You hear a four-beep tone.

1Press the PTT button to answer the page.

The display shows the current mode. The LED, alert tone, and Fturn off. The ID is saved as the last ID number received.

2Press the PTT button to talk, release to listen. Everyone who belongs to the talkgroup will hear your transmission.

OR

If you want to respond to the page with a Private Call:

a.Press >or the preprogrammed call or call response button until the display shows .

b.Press mbelow .

The display shows the ID of the paging radio.

3Proceed to step 1 of “Send a Private Conversation Call.”

Automatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS)

Viewing the Current Site and Forcing a Site Change

1Press the search button momentarily.

The display shows the number of the site if the radio is locked (or if the radio is scanning).

2Press and hold down the search button while the radio scans for a new site.

The radio returns to the home display.

Locking and Unlocking a Site

1Press >until the display shows .

2Press mbelow . The display shows the current lock state, and the and softkeys.

3Press mbutton or . The radio saves the new setting and returns to the home display.

ALERT TONES

Type of Tone		Indication	Action
Short, low-		Unsuccessful power-up.	Contact your
pitched tone		Radio failed self-test.	service
		Radio not ready for use.	representative.
		Invalid (bad) key press.
		A key press was
		rejected.
		Time-out timer warning.
		Transmission time will
		expire in four seconds.
Short,		Valid (good) key press.
medium-		A key press was
pitched tone		accepted.
		Pressed emergency
		button to enter
		emergency. Emergency
		entered.
Short, high-		Successful power-up.
pitched tone		Radio passed self-test.
Continuous,		Transmit on receive-	Release PTT
low-pitched		only mode. Pressed	button.
tone		PTT button on receive-
		only mode.
		Transmit inhibit on busy
		mode. Pressed PTT
		button while mode was
		busy.
		Invalid mode. An invalid
		or unprogrammed
		operation.
		Time-out timer timed	Release PTT
		out. Transmission was	button.
		terminated.

ALERT TONES (Continued)

Type of Tone	Indication	Action
Continuous,	Emergency alarm/call
medium-	exit. Exiting.
pitched tone
Faint beeping	Failsoft (trunked
tone every 10	systems only).
seconds
“Bah-bah-	Phone busy. All modes	Waiting for
bah-bah”	busy. Radio is in queue.	next
		available line.
	Trunked system busy	Waiting for
	(trunked systems only).	next
	Radio is in queue.	available
		mode.
Single,	Your page has been
medium-	received by the target
pitched tones	radio.
followed by
group of four
medium-
pitched tones
Group of two	Private Conversation
medium-	call or conventional
pitched tones	selective call received.
Group of	Call back (trunked	Okay to
three	systems only). A	transmit in that
medium-	talkgroup is now	talkgroup.
pitched (di-di-	available.
dit) tones
Group of four	Call Alert (page)
medium-	received.
pitched tones
every five
seconds

ALERT TONES (SECURE-EQUIPPED RADIOS ONLY)

Type of Tone	Indication	Action
One beep	Indicates clear
immediately	transmission on
after PTT button	secure-equipped radio.
press
Six medium-	Keyfail. Encryption key	Reload key.
pitched tones	lost or erased.
Six medium-	Keyfail. Radio set in	Set radio to
pitched tones	secure position. PTT is	“clear,” or
(continuous)	being pressed.	select a clear
		mode, or
		reload key.
Six medium-	Encrypted operation	Reload key.
pitched tones	problem. Radio is set
on radio power-	to either clear or
up	secure.
Six medium-	Encrypted operation	Set radio to
pitched tones	problem. PTT button	“clear,” or
every five to ten	not being pressed.	select a clear
seconds		mode, or
		reload key.
Consecutive,	Loss of encryption key	Reload key.
medium-pitched	during secure
tones	operation.

ASTRO® XTL™ 5000

Digital Mobile Radio

with

W3 Control Head

User’s Guide

68P81096C67-A

Document Creation Date: 2/28/03

Document Modification Date: 6/24/03

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

C a u t i o n 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 68P81095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

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Notations Used in This Manual

Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed.

	!	WARNING		WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other
				condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully
				observed.
				CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other
	!	CAUTION
				condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not
				carefully observed.
Note:
				Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition,
				which is essential to emphasize.

The following special notations identify certain items:

Example	Description
Light button or >	Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key
	symbol.
	The special display font is used to show information in
	the display.
3+21(	Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they
	appear on the radio’s display.

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Contents

Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................	ii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................	ii
Disclaimer .........................................................................................	ii
Notations Used in This Manual .........................................................	iii
Getting to Know Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
Major Radio Components .................................................................	2
The XTL 5000 Radio ..................................................................	2
The W3 Control Head .................................................................	2
Using Your Radio: The Basics ..........................................................	4
Turning Your Radio On or Off .....................................................	4
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................	5
Turning the Display/Keypad Light On or Off ...............................	5
Browsing through Menus (Softkeys) ...........................................	5
Entering Softkey Menus .............................................................	6
Returning to the HOME Display .................................................	7
Interpreting Radio Status Indicators ...........................................	7
Entering Characters Using the Keypad ....................................	13
Basic Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Monitoring Conventional Modes .....................................................	16
Selecting a Zone and Mode (Channel) ...........................................	17
Receiving on a Conventional Mode ................................................	18
Changing the Squelch Setting ........................................................	19
Receive on Trunked Systems .........................................................	20
Transmitting on Conventional Modes ..............................................	21
Transmitting on Trunked Systems ...................................................	22
Time-out Timer ................................................................................	23
Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Sending a Status Call (Trunking Only) ............................................	26
Selecting Transmit Power Level ......................................................	28
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................	29
Analog Squelch Options ...........................................................	29
Digital Squelch Options ............................................................	29
Sending an Emergency Alarm ........................................................	30
Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm ................................................	31
Sending an Emergency Call ...........................................................	32
Muting and Unmuting the Keypad Tones ........................................	34
Types of Scan .................................................................................	35

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Turning Scan On or Off .............................................................	37
Viewing a Scan List .........................................................................	38
Programming a Scan List ................................................................	39
Deleting Nuisance Modes .........................................................	41
PTT-ID (Optional) ............................................................................	42
Viewing a Page, Call, or Phone List ................................................	43
Telephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking) .........................	44
Answer a Telephone Call ..........................................................	44
Selecting a Phone Number to Call ............................................	45
Initiating a Telephone Call ........................................................	47
Call Alert (Conventional and Trunking) ............................................	49
Call Alert Paging .......................................................................	49
Page the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received .................	49
Entering Directly the ID Number to be Paged ...........................	50
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Page List ...............................	51
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Page List ......................	52
Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................	54
Answering a Call Alert Page .....................................................	55
Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Number .........................	57
Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Name .............................	60
Optional External Alarms (Horn and/or Lights) ................................	63
Turning External Alarm(s) On ...................................................	63
Changing or Turning Off the Selected Alarm(s) ........................	64
When a Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned On ............	65
Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
Repeater/Direct Operation ...............................................................	67
Smart PTT .......................................................................................	68
Talkgroup Calls ................................................................................	69
Selecting a Talkgroup ...............................................................	69
Selective Call ...................................................................................	71
Selective Calling .......................................................................	71
Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received ...............	71
Entering Directly the ID Number to be Called ...........................	72
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List .................................	73
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List .........................	74
Starting a Selective Call ............................................................	76
Answering a Selective Call .......................................................	77
Trunking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79

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Features Used on Trunking Systems ..............................................	79
Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number ....................................................	80
Enhanced Private Conversation™ ..................................................	81
Private Conversation Calling ....................................................	81
Calling the Last ID Number Transmitted or Received ..............	81
Entering Directly the ID Number to be Called ...........................	82
Scrolling to an ID Number in the Call List .................................	83
Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List ........................	84
Starting a Private Conversation Call .........................................	86
Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call .................	87
Dynamic Regrouping ......................................................................	89
Electronic (Menu) Mode Selection ............................................	89
Selecting Enable and Disable ...................................................	89
Reprogramming Request .........................................................	90
SmartZone® Operation ...................................................................	91
Locking/Unlocking a Site ..........................................................	91
Searching for a Site ..................................................................	93
Site Trunking ............................................................................	94
Failsoft ......................................................................................	94
Out-of-Range Indication ..................................................................	95
Secure Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 97
Features Available on Secure XTL 5000 ........................................	97
Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes ........................................	98
Selecting an Index (Conventional Only) ..........................................	99
Selecting a Key (Conventional Only) ............................................	100
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103
Patent Disclosure ..........................................................................	107
Commercial Warranty (Standard) ..................................................	107

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

W3 Control Head Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Motorola XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radios are sophisticated, state-of- the-art, communication units, pioneering the latest technology in radio electronics. Intelligent and flexible software increases the radio’s capability, and permits many of the radio’s features to be customized for your specific needs.

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	1Q Z		2	ABC
4GHI					3
		5JKL				DEF
7PRS				6M
	8TUV				NO
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MODE

The XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio can operate in the following frequency ranges:

VHF	UHF	700/800 MHz
136-174 MHz	380-470 MHz	764-776 MHz
	450-520 MHz	794-806 MHz
		806-825 MHz
		851-870 MHz

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Major Radio Components

Your radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features. You may also have radio accessories installed based on the specific configuration of your radio.

This user guide describes how to use your radio and its control head. The foldout page inside the back cover of this guide contains an illustration of the W3 control head showing all the controls and programmable buttons situated on the control head. Keep this foldout open as a reference as you review the procedures in this user guide.

The XTL 5000 Radio

The XTL 5000 radio unit contains a receiver, a transmitter, and associated internal circuitry. The radio is programmed by your system manager to meet your specific needs and/or those of your workgroup.

The W3 Control Head

The W3 control head that came with your XTL 5000 radio has the following features (refer to the foldout at the back of this user guide):

•On/Off Button (T1): Used to turn the radio on or off (see page 4).

•Two-line, 14-character-per-line, liquid-crystal display (LCD): Shows alphanumeric messages or feature information as you use your radio. Also displays status annunciators above the character lines, indicating the status of certain radio functions (see page 7).

•Full Keypad: Features 20 keys and used to enter menus, scroll through a list of displayed options, and enter data.

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The first row contains three dedicated menu-select buttons (see page 6).

The second row contains the left scroll key <, the HOME key O, and the right scroll key >.

The third row has two rocker switches: the VOL rocker button (V) which is used to adjust the volume level up or down, and the MODE rocker button (M) which is used to scroll up or down through the list of available modes.

A set of standard 3 x 4 telephone keys complete the keypad.

•PTT button: Pressed to transmit on the displayed mode and released to receive.

•LED indicator: Green/red light-emitting diode that indicates radio status as you operate various features (see page 9).

•Programmable buttons: Five buttons that can be customprogrammed by your system manager. These are:

Orange Programmable Button (T2)

Programmed at the factory to activate the Emergency feature.

Programmable Button (T3) Programmable Side Button 1 (S1) Programmable Side Button 2 (S2) Programmable Side Button 3 (S3)

Check with your system manager for information on how these buttons have been programmed. Use the foldout at the back of this manual to record the functions that have been programmed to each button.

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Using Your Radio: The Basics

This subsection gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio. The following topics are covered:

•Turning your radio on or off (page 4)

•Adjusting the volume (page 5)

•Turning the display/keypad light on or off (page 5)

•Browsing through menu options or softkeys (page 5)

•Entering softkey menus (page 6)

•Returning to the Home display (page 7)

•Interpreting various radio indicators (page 7)

•Entering characters using the keypad (page 13)

Turning Your Radio On or Off

To turn your radio on or off:

Press the top left button on the control head (T1).

The display shows ;7/ . You hear a high-pitched tone indicating the radio has passed a self-check.

If the display shows (5525 ;; ;; (where ;; ;; is an alphanumeric code) and you hear a low-pitched tone, the radio has failed the self-test.

Do the following:

1Press the top left button (T1) to turn the radio off.

2Make sure the power source is not malfunctioning.

3Press T1 to turn the radio on again.

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If the radio fails the self-test again, contact your system manager.

Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the volume to a comfortable level:

Press the Volume rocker button (V) up or down until the desired volume level is reached.

Turning the Display/Keypad Light On or Off

The display light is useful when you need to read the information on the display and locate keys on the keypad in less than optimal lighting conditions (for example, during night time).

To toggle the display and keypad light on or off:

Press the preprogrammed light button. (The default is Side Button 1.)

The Control Head ships from the factory with the backlighting set to ON.

Browsing through Menus (Softkeys)

Softkeys are menu items that appear on the bottom row of the control head’s display. These menu items are software-activated and enable you to access many of the radio’s features without having to activate dedicated mechanical controls. Each menu item has a four-digit alpha label (for example, 087( and 9,(:).

To browse through available softkey options and lists:

Press the <and >scroll key as appropriate.

If you scroll continuously in one direction, the display will wrap around to the beginning of the list. To scroll faster, hold down the desired scroll key.

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Entering Softkey Menus

To access a menu item:

Press the menu-select button (m) immediately below the softkey you wish to access.

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Returning to the HOME Display

In most cases, the home display is your radio’s dispatch state, that is, the default channel and zone that your radio operates on. To return to the Home display at any time:

Press the Okey for at least one second.

Note: The default channel and zone are programmed by your system manager.

Interpreting Radio Status Indicators

Your radio has three types of status indicators:

•Status annunciators that appear on the display

•LED indicators

•Alert tones

Status Annunciators

These are small symbols that appear on the display above the channel name indicating status as you operate various radio features.

Annunciator	Indicates...
C	Carrier Squelch (Conventional mode only)
	All active traffic on the selected channel in being
	monitored during conventional operation.
	When not displayed, traffic is not open to monitoring.
D	Secure Operation only
	When lit solid, radio is transmitting in secure mode.
	When flashing, radio is receiving in secure mode.
	When off, radio is operating in clear mode.
F	Call Received
	Flashes when a Private Call, Phone Call or page is
	received.

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Annunciator	Indicates...
G	Scan
	The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels/
	modes for activity.
H	Priority 1 Channel Scan
(Flashing Dot)	The channel assigned as the Priority 1 channel is being
	scanned for activity.
H	Priority 2 Channel Scan
(Steady Dot)	The channel assigned as the Priority 2 channel is being
	scanned for activity.
I	View/Programming Mode
	When solid, radio is in list view mode.
	When flashing, radio is in list programming mode.
J	Direct/Talkaround (Conventional operation only)
	When on, indicates you are talking directly to another
	radio.
	When off, you are talking through a repeater.

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LED Indications

The LED indicator on the front of the W3 control head indicates operational status as you use various features:

LED State	Indicates...
Continuous red when you press	Normal transmission
PTT button to transmit
Unlit when you press PTT button	Not transmitting
to transmit
Single red blink when you release	Mode busy (conventional clear)
PTT button to receive
Two red blinks when you release	Mode busy (conventional encrypted)
PTT button to receive
Blinking green when you release	Receipt of phone call, Private
PTT button to receive	Conversation call, dispatcher
	interrupt call, conventional selective
	call, or Call Alert page

Alert Tones

Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.

Type of Tone	Indicates...	Action
Short, low-	Unsuccessful power-up. Radio	Contact your
pitched tone	failed self-test. Radio not ready	service
	for use.	representative.
	Invalid (bad) key press. A key
	press was rejected.
	Time-out timer warning.
	Transmission time will expire in
	four seconds.

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Type of Tone	Indicates...	Action
Short, medium-	Valid (good) key press. A key
pitched tone	press was accepted.
	Pressed emergency button to
	enter emergency. Emergency
	entered.
Short, high-	Successful power-up. Radio
pitched tone	passed self-test.
Continuous, low-	Transmit on receive-only mode.	Release PTT
pitched tone	Pressed PTT button on receive-	button.
	only mode.
	Transmit inhibit on busy mode.
	Pressed PTT button while mode is
	busy.
	Invalid mode. An invalid or
	unprogrammed operation.
	Time-out timer timed out.	Release PTT
	Transmission terminated.	button.
Continuous,	Emergency alarm/call exit.
medium-pitched	Exiting.
tone
Faint beeping	Failsoft.
tone every ten
seconds (trunked
systems only)
“Bah-bah-bah-	Trunked system busy. Radio is in	Waiting for next
bah” (trunked	queue.	available mode.
systems only)
Single, medium-	Your page has been received by
pitched tones	the target radio.
followed by group
of four medium-
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Type of Tone	Indicates...	Action
Group of two	Private Conversation call
medium-pitched	received.
tones
Group of three	Call back. A talkgroup is now	Okay to transmit
medium-pitched	available.	in that talkgroup.
(di-di-dit) tones
(trunked systems
only)
Group of four	Call Alert (page) received by your
medium-pitched	radio.
tones every five
seconds
Short, medium-	Echo received in response to
pitched tone	emergency alarms.
(trunking only)
Four short,	Emergency alarm
medium-pitched	acknowledged.
tones
Continuous, low-	No Emergency. Current trunking
pitched tone	personality or
	conventional system does not
	have emergency enabled. No
	emergency tone.
Group of two	Fast ring in Private call.
high-pitched	System is searching for target
tones	radio.

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Alert Tones (Secure-Equipped Radios Only)

Your secure-equipped radio uses alert tones to let you know the condition of security features.

Type of Tone	Indication	Action
One beep	Indicates clear transmission on
immediately after	secure-equipped radio.
PTT button press
Six medium-	Keyfail. Encryption key lost or	Reload key.
pitched tones	erased.
Six medium-	Keyfail. Radio set in secure	Set radio to clear,
pitched tones	position. PTT is being pressed.	or select a clear
(continuous)		mode, or reload
		key.
Six medium-	Encrypted operation problem.	Reload key.
pitched tones on	Radio is set to either clear or
radio power-up	secure.
Six medium-	Encrypted operation problem.	Set radio to clear,
pitched tones	PTT button not being pressed.	or select a clear
every five to ten		mode, or reload
seconds		key.
Consecutive,	Loss of encryption key during	Reload key.
medium-pitched	secure operation.
tones

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Entering Characters Using the Keypad

Your XTL 5000 radio accepts input through the keypad in the form of numeric or alphanumeric strings. You may use manual keypad entry to select a status or a mode, to program a list, or to dial a phone number.

For instance, when you access the Status function using the 676 softkey, the display shows the last successfully acknowledged status first. If you would like to send a different status message, you can scroll to the entry or, in the case of long lists, use the keypad to enter a number corresponding to its numeric location in the list. If you wish to access the twelfth status entry in the list, for example, you can press 1 and then 2, and press the PTT button to transmit that status.

This concludes an introduction on operating your XTL 5000 radio. You can now begin familiarizing yourself with using your radio to perform basic procedures such as transmitting and receiving. These are covered in the following chapter.

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