Motorola 92FT4870 Users manual
®
ASTRO
TM
XTL
Digital Mobile Radio
5000
W4, W5, W7, W9 Control Heads
User's Guide
PHONE
PAGE
or
SECURE
or
EMERGENCY
Page
Emer
CALL DIRECT
XMIT
BUSY
Mode
Volume
Pwr
Phon
Call SelScan
Mic
Home
Dim
H/L
Dir Mon
SCAN SELECT MONITOR
MODE
KNOB
POWER ON/OFF/
VOLUME KNOB
PRIORITY/
NON-PRIORITY
INDICATORS
DIRECT
INDICATOR
NPRI lit
PRI lit
PRI and NPRI
PRI blinks
display shows your selected mode. When a scanned
1 Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the
Activating Scan
BASIC OPERATI ON
Turning the Radio On and Off
XTL™ 5000 Digital
®
Mobile Radio with W4
ASTRO
indicators show priority.
channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display
shows the active mode name. The
Rotate the Vol (Volume) knob clockwise.
Setting the Volume and Squelch
Control Head
2 Press Scan again to stop scanning.
Programming a Scan List
counterclockwise to decrease volume as desired.
1 Turn the Vol knob clockwise to increase volume or
2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital
Quick Reference Card
1 Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator
Mon or remove the micropho ne
Private-Line, press
program.
blinks.
from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.
2 Turn the Mode knob to select the mode you want to
3 Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the
add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list.
Three times First Priority
3 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to
4 Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list.
hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation.
4 To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds.
5 Turn Mode knob to select squelch level.
6 Press Home.
5 Press Home or Scan to exit.
One time Non-Priority
Press Sel Mode Indicator
Turn the Mode knob to select the desired mode
Changing Modes
Two times Second Priority
OR
Four times Delete from List No indicator
mode.
Press Home to access the preprogrammed Home
to designate up to two modes as priorities.
1 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above
1 Press and hold the microphone PTT button.
2 Press Home or Scan to end scan list selection.
When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert
tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone
sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.
transmission.
2
3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each
Transmitting (Conventional Modes)
1 Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights.
2 Press Dir again to return to repeater operation.
Selecting Scan Mode Priority
Transmitting
PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message
and your ID.
A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the
identify yourself and proceed with your call.
OR
If the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the
2 If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to
called unit acknowledges the page.
1 Press the Page button.
Initiating a Call Alert Page
2 Follow the instructions for initiating a Private
Conversation to select a unit ID.
to the displayed ID,
OR
To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced
Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions
for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private
Conversation call.
3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Ca ll Ale rt p age
Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the
display. The tone and display repeat every five
seconds.
Answering a Call Alert Page
1 Press the PTT button,
OR
Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the
caller.
ACK RCVD. The radio
above) is displayed, the radio has
priority voice-channel access.
Press the PTT button and talk.
After completing the call, press and
hold the emergency actuator unt il a
tone sounds to return to normal
operation.
then returns to normal operation.
flashes the selected status/message name until the
dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones
3 Press Sel to send the transmission. The display
EMERGNCY and the
alternates between
sound and the display shows
Sending a Direct-Entry Key boa r d Status
ACK RCVD, then the radio
zone/channel. When acknowledged,
four more tones sound and the display
shows
returns to normal operation.
changes take place during the alarm.
Silent The audio is muted and no display
status or first status name.
1 Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged
Alarm and Call After ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm
Alarm Type Indications/Actions
footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an
emergency transmission.
For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent
emergency alarm data transmission is sent.
Press the emergency actuator (Emer button,
For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access
to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency
Sending a Status Transmission
alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered.
Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the
emergency sequences described in the table below
Sending an Emergency Alarm or Call
2 Rotate Mode to select other statuses.
occur.
Non-Silent A tone sounds and the display
Alarm Type Indications/Actions
Transmission
Press the PTT button, or press and
The associated indicator blinks until an
acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily.
Press the appropriate Sts # button you wish to send.
Sending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private
EMERGNCY and the
hold the emergency button to stop the
emergency condition and unmute the
zone/channel.
radio.
A tone sounds and the display
alternates between
Call (Trunked
Modes only)
PLS WAIT, followed by
and the display changes to
telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in
service.
1 Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds
Conversation Call
Press the PTT button and t alk.
After completing the call, press and
hold the emergency actuator until a
tone sounds to return to normal
operation.
mobile) operation.
Display shows a mode in the scan
list with the indicated priority level.
activity on it, or selected trunked
system is currently busy. Wait for
callback.
Sel to continue the dialing.
Enhanced Pr iv at e Conv e rsa t i on or
Call Alert Page feature is not in
service, or emergency alarm or
status/message transmission is
not acknowledged by dispatcher.
Unit being called with Enhanced
Private Conversation or Call Alert
Page does not respond, but is
operational.
Radio is in emergency alarm or call
state.
trunking system.
A mode incapable of emergency
transmission has been selected.
DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS
Selecting a Key Index
Display/Light Meaning
BUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has
1 Press and hold the D button un til a tone sounds.
XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.
2 Turn the Mode knob to scroll to INDX SEL.
3 Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.
4 Turn the Mode knob to select desired index.
indicators lit
Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-to-
PRI, NPRI
P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press
NO ACK displayed Unit being called with the
5 Press Sel to select index.
6 Press Home or the PTT button to quit.
Erasing an Encryption Key
1 Press and hold the D button un til a tone sounds.
NO ANSWR
2 Turn the Mode knob to scroll to ERASE KY.
3 Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.
4 Turn the Mode knob to select desired index.
EMERGNCY
NO EMERG
displayed
5 Press Sel to select index.
6 Press Home or the PTT button to quit.
OUT RNG displayed Radio is out of range of the
displayed
displayed
button to scroll to the desired zone.
1 Press the Zone Up button or Zone Down
Selecting a Zone/Mode (Op tional)
2 Turn the Mode knob to select the mode.
Selecting a Home Zone/Home Mode
Press the Home button.
Press and release the D button. The D indicator
lights up.
1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.
2 Turn the Mode knob to scroll to KEY SEL.
3 Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.
4 Turn the Mode knob to select desired key.
5 Press Sel to select key.
Selecting Secure Mode
Selecting an Encryption Key
6 Press Home or the PTT button to quit.
Channel is available
for previously
requested
transmission.
System is accepting
your transmission.
Out of trunked radio
system range or
system is out of
service.
Present transmission
will soon be disabled.
You have entered a
mode where normal
system traffic will be
missed, or you
attempted something
that is not allowed.
(See examples
below.)
controller failure. The
radio reverts from
trunked operation to
operation similar to a
conventional
repeater.
Others may share
the channel.
Automatic Call
Back or Talk
Permit
Talk Prohibit/
Out-of-Range
or Time-Out
Timer or Illegal
Mode
Failsoft System central
ALERT TONES (Continued)
ALERT TONES
Type of Tone Name Explanation
Type of Tone Name Explanation
Low-Pitched
Tone (upon
pressing the
PTT button
during T ransmit )
(Operation
for Call Alert or
or Valid Key
Error)
emergency alarm
transmission.
Y ou pressed a valid
key.
Dispatcher is
acknowledging your
emergency
Dispatcher or
Mobile Unit
Acknowledge
4 High-Pitched
Tones
3 Short High-
Tones (after
requesting a
busy channel)
upon pressing
the PTT button)
Feature button
pressed is not valid
in selected mode, or
a Call Alert or
emergency alarm
was not
acknowledged.
Central controller
has received request
Invalid Key
Alert
1 Low-Pitched
Tone
Central
Acknowledge
1 High-Pitched
Tone
High-Pitched
Tone every 10
seconds in
unmuted receive
condition
transmission. Mobile
unit has received
your Call Alert.
The above two
acknowledge tones,
heard in tandem.
You have an
incoming call. Press
Call, then the PTT
Private
Conversation
5 High-Pitched
Tones
2 High-Pitched
Tones
Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio
cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in
receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynam ic
mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made.
button, then talk.
been received.
channels in use.
Release the PTT
button, and wait for
callback.
Call Alert Page Call Alert page has
System Busy All system radio
4 High-Pitched
Tones every 6
seconds
Phone-Type
Busy Tone
(when pressing
the PTT button)
Mode
Vol
Mic
Phon
Call Sel
H/L Mon Dir
PWR
Scan
XMIT
BUSY
DIM
HOME
MODE
POWER
ON/OFF
PAGE
or
SECURE
or
EMERGENCY
Page
Emer
PHONE
SCAN
CALL
SELECT
VOLUME
PRIORITY/
NON-PRIORITY
INDICATORS
DIRECT
INDICATOR
HORN/
LIGHTS
MONITOR
DIRECT
HOME
NPRI lit
PRI lit
PRI and NPRI
PRI blinks
Press Dir again to return to repeater operation.
1 Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights.
2
Tran s mi tting (Conventional Modes)
BASIC OPERATION
Turning the Radio On and Off
XTL™ 5000 Digital
®
ASTRO
Mobile Radios with W5
Activating Scan
Press the PWR button once.
Setting the Volume and Squelch
Control Head
display shows your selected mode. When a scanned
channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display
shows the active mode name. The
1 Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the
0 to 15.
decrease volume as desired, then release.
The display shows volume levels from
1 Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or
Quick Reference Card
indicators show priority.
2 Press Scan again to stop scanning.
Mon or remove the microphone
Private-Line, press
2 On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital
Programming a Scan List
from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.
hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation.
3 Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the
blinks.
1 Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator
4 To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds.
5 Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level.
2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode you
6 Press HOME.
add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list.
want to program.
Three times First Priority
5 Press HOME or Scan to exit.
OR
One time Non-Priority
Press Sel Mode Indicator
Press HOME to access the preprogrammed Home
3 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to
4 Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list.
Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired
mode
Changing Modes
Four times Delete from List No indicator
Two times Second Priority
mode.
1 Press and hold the microphone PTT button.
Transmittingt
to designate up to two modes as priorities.
1 Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above
Selecting Scan Mode Priority
2 When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert
2 Press HOME or Scan to end scan list selection.
tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone
sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.
transmission.
3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each
PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message
and your ID.
A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the
identify yourself and proceed with your call.
OR
If the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the
2 If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to
Non-Silent Alarm above), the radio has
priority voice-channel access.
Press the PTT button and talk.
called unit acknowledges the page.
1 Press the Page button.
Initiating a Call Alert Page
After completing the call, press and
hold the emergency actuator unt il a
tone sounds to return to normal
operation.
2 Follow the instructions for initiating a Private
Conversation to select a unit ID.
to the displayed ID,
OR
To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced
Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions
for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private
Conversation call.
3 Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Ca ll Ale rt p age
ACK RCVD. The radio then returns
Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the
display. The tone and display repeat every five
seconds.
Answering a Call Alert Page
1 Press the PTT button,
OR
Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the
caller.
PLS WAIT, followed by
statuses.
status or the first status name.
1 Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged
2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select other
Alarm and Call After the display shows A CK RCVD (see
Alarm Type Indications/Actions
footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency
transmission.
For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent
emergency alarm data transmission is sent.
Press the emergency actuator (Emer button,
For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to
a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency
Sending a Status Transmission
alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered.
Depending on your radio’s programming, one of the
emergency sequences described in the table below
occur.
Sending an Emergency Alarm or Call
3 Press Sel to send the transmission. The display
more tones sound and the display
EMERGNCY. When acknowledged, four
Non-Silent A tone sounds and the display flashes
Alarm Type Indications/Actions
flashes the selected status name until the dispatcher
ACK RCVD, then the radio
shows
to normal operation.
acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and
the display shows
returns to normal operation.
changes take place during the alarm.
Press the PTT button, or press and
Silent The audio is muted and no display
Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to
send. The associated indicator blinks until an
acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily.
Sending a Direct-Entry Key boa r d Status
Transmission
hold the emergency button to stop the
EMERGNCY.
emergency condition and unmute the
radio.
A tone sounds and the display flashes
Call (Trunked
Modes only)
Sending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private
Press the PTT button and t alk.
After completing the call, press and
and the display changes to
telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in
service.
1 Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds
Conversation Call
hold the emergency actuator until a
tone sounds to return to normal
operation.
Enhanced Private Conversation or
Call Alert Page feature is not in
service, or emergency alarm or
status/message transmission is
mobile) operation.
display has activity on it, or
selected trunked system is
currently busy. Wait for callback.
The display shows the mode in the
Sel to continue the dialing.
scan list with the indicated priority
level.
not acknowledged by dispatcher.
Unit being called with Enhanced
Private Conversation or Call Alert
Page does not respond, but is
operational.
Radio is in emergency alarm or
call state.
trunking system.
A mode incapable of emergency
transmission has been selected.
DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS
Selecting a Key Index
Display/Light Meaning
1 Press and hold the D button un til a tone sounds.
BUSY light on The conventional mode in the
XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.
2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL.
3 Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.
4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired
indicators lit
Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-to-
PRI, NPRI
P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press
NO ACK displayed Unit being called with the
index.
5 Press Sel to select the index.
6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.
Erasing an Encryption Key
1 Press and hold the D button un til a tone sounds.
2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY.
NO ANSWR
3 Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.
4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired
EMERGNCY
NO EMERG
displayed
index.
5 Press Sel to select the index.
6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.
OUT RNG displayed Radio is out of range of the
displayed
displayed
button to scroll to the desired zone.
1 Press the Zone Up button or Zone Down
Selecting a Zone/Mode (Op tional)
2 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode.
Selecting a Home Zone/Home Mode
Press the HOME button.
Press and release the D button. The D indicator
lights up.
1 Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.
Selecting Secure Mode
Selecting an Encryption Key
2 Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL.
key.
3 Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.
4 Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired
5 Press Sel to select the key.
6 Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.
Channel is available
for previously
requested
transmission.
System is accepting
your transmission.
Out of trunked radio
system range or
system is out of
service.
Present transmission
will soon be disabled.
You have entered a
mode where normal
system traffic will be
missed, or you
attempted something
that is not allowed.
(See examples
below.)
controller failure. The
radio reverts from
trunked operation to
operation similar to a
conventional
repeater.
Others may share
the channel.
Automatic Call
Back or Talk
Permit
Talk Prohibit/
Out-of-Range
or Time-Out
Timer or Illegal
Mode
Failsoft System central
ALERT TONES (Continued)
ALERT TONES
Type of Tone Name Explanation
Type of Tone Name Explanation
Low-Pitched
Tone (upon
pressing the
PTT button
during T ransmit )
(Operation
for Call Alert or
or Valid Key
Error)
emergency alarm
transmission.
Y ou pressed a valid
key.
Dispatcher is
acknowledging your
emergency
Dispatcher or
Mobile Unit
Acknowledge
4 High-Pitched
Tones
3 Short High-
Tones (after
requesting a
busy channel)
upon pressing
the PTT button)
Feature button
pressed is not valid
in selected mode, or
a Call Alert or
emergency alarm
was not
acknowledged.
Central controller
has received request
Invalid Key
Alert
1 Low-Pitched
Tone
Central
Acknowledge
1 High-Pitched
Tone
High-Pitched
Tone every 10
seconds in
unmuted receive
condition
transmission. Mobile
unit has received
your Call Alert.
The above two
acknowledge tones,
heard in tandem.
You have an
incoming call. Press
Call, then the PTT
Private
Conversation
5 High-Pitched
Tones
2 High-Pitched
Tones
Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio
cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in
receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynam ic
mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made.
button, then talk.
been received.
channels in use.
Release the PTT
button, and wait for
callback.
Call Alert Page Call Alert page has
System Busy All system radio
4 High-Pitched
Tones every 6
seconds
Phone-Type
Busy Tone
(when pressing
the PTT button)
W4 Control Head
W4 and W5 Control Heads Foldout Page
Page
or
PAGE
SCAN SELECT MONITOR
Emer
or
SECURE
EMERGENCY
CALL DIRECT
PHONE
Volume
Dir Mon
Mode
Call SelScan
Phon
H/L
Home
HOME
HORN/
XMIT
BUSY
Dim
LIGHTS
Pwr
Mic
VOLUME KNOB
POWER ON/OFF/
KNOB
MODE
DIRECT
INDICATOR
W5 Control Head
PRIORITY/
INDICATORS
NON-PRIORITY
Page
or
PAGE
Emer
or
SECURE
EMERGENCY
SELECT
CALL
SCAN
PHONE
MODE
ON/OFF
POWER
PWR
Call Sel
Scan
Phon
Mode
Vol
XMIT
H/L Mon Dir
BUSY
DIM
HOME
Mic
DIRECT
MONITOR
HORN/
LIGHTS
DIRECT
INDICATOR
PRIORITY/
HOME
VOLUME
INDICATORS
NON-PRIORITY
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ASTRO® XTL™ 5000
Digital Mobile Radio
with
W4, W5, W7, and W9
Control Heads
User’s Guide
68P81096C68-O
Document Creation Date: 3/12/03
Document Modification Date: 0/00/03
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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
C
n
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe
!
usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet
a u t i o
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
WARNING
CAUTION
Throughout the text i n this pub licat ion , you wil l notic e the u se of WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety
hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed.
WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other
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condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully
observed.
CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other
condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not
carefully observed.
Note: Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition,
which is essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example Description
Light button or
PHONE
>
Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key
symbol.
Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they
appear on the radio’s display.
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Notes
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Contents
W4 and W5 Control Heads Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . i
Computer Software Copyrights ....................................... ...... ....... .... iv
Documentation Copyrights ............................................................... iv
Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... v
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using Your Radio: The Basics ..........................................................1
Getting Started .................................................................................. 2
Identifying Your Radio .............. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .........................4
W4 Control Head ........................................................................4
W5 Control Head ........................................................................4
W7 Control Head ........................................................................4
W9 Control Head ........................................................................4
Operating Your Control Head ............................................................5
Turning On the Radio ........................................................................5
Trunked or Conventional ............................................................ 7
Field Programming ..................................................................... 7
Display Status ................................................................................... 8
Feature Control ................................................................................. 8
Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 8
Basic Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basic Functions ..... ...... ...... ....................................... ....... ...... ....... ... 11
Selecting the Zone or Mode ............................................................12
Selecting or Changing the Zone ...............................................12
Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone .................13
Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone ....... 13
Selecting the Home Mode ...............................................................14
Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) ........................................15
Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) ................................................ 15
Selecting the Transmit Power Level ................................................16
Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity ...........................................17
Adjusting the Squelch Level ............................................................18
General Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Often-used Features .......................................................................19
Emergency Call and Alarm .............................................................20
Emergency Call ........................................................................ 20
Initiating an Emergency Alarm ..................................................21
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Initiating an Emergency Call .....................................................22
Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm ....................................23
Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........................................24
Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................25
Scan Operation ................................................................................26
Turning On Scan .......................................................................27
Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code
(Conventional Modes Only) ...................................................28
Viewing a Scan List ...................................................................29
Transmitting While Scan Is On .................................................30
Temporari ly Deleting a Nuisance Mode With Scan On
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................31
Restoring a Nuisance Mode
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................32
Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................33
Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................33
Programming a Scan List ..........................................................34
Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................36
Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) ....................................36
Activating the External Alarm(s) ................................................36
Changing the Selected Alarms .................................................38
Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On .........................39
Time-Out Timer ................................................................................40
Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) ................................................40
Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) ..............41
Answering a Phone Call ............................................................42
Initiating a Telephone Call From the List ..................................42
Unlimited Telephone Interconnect
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ..................................................44
Calling a Phone Number Not in the List ....................................44
Storing a Number in the List .....................................................46
Edit a Name in the List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................47
Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only) 50
Sending a Call Alert Page . ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......................51
Answering a Call Alert Page .....................................................53
Storing a Unit ID Number In the List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................54
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Editing a Name in the List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................55
Conventional Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Features Used in Conventional Operation ...................................... 57
Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) .................................................... 58
Sending a Status Call (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ........ 58
Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status
(Digital Modes Only) ..............................................................60
Smart PTT .......................................................................................61
Conventional Talkgroup Calls .........................................................62
Digital Modes Only ...................................................................62
Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup .........................................62
Conventional Talkaround ................................................................64
Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) .................................................64
Selective Call (Digital Modes Only) .................................................65
Answering a Selective Call .......................................................66
Initiating a Selective Call ................ ...... ....... .............................67
Viewing Your Unit ID Number ......... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... 6 9
Storing a Unit ID Number in the List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................70
Editing a Name in the List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................71
Trunking Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Features Used on Trunking Systems ..............................................73
Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) ....................74
Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call .................75
Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call ....................76
Storing a Unit ID Number In the
Private Conversation List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................78
Editing a Name in the
Private Conversation List
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................79
Failsoft ...................................... ...... ....... ....................................... ... 8 1
Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) .............. ....... ...... ....... ...82
Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................82
Selecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only) .................83
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Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (Digital Modes Only) ........83
®
SmartZone
Site-Button Operation ...............................................................86
Locking Onto a Site ...................................................................87
Site Trunking .............................................................................88
Out-of-Range Indication ..................................................................89
Trunked Announcement ..................................................................90
Initiate an Announcement .........................................................91
(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ..............................85
Secure Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Features Available on Secure XTL 5000 .........................................93
Receiving a Private Message ..........................................................94
Transmitting a Private Message ......................................................94
System Considerations ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....................................95
Loss Indication .................................................................................96
Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) ...........................97
Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) ........................99
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Patent Disclosure ..........................................................................105
Commercial Warranty (Standard) ..................................................105
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
W7 and W9 Control Heads Foldout Page. . . . . . . . 113
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Introduction
Using Your Radio: The Basics
This chapter gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use
your radio. The following topics are covered:
• Getting Started (page 2)
• Identifying Your Radio (page 4)
• Operating Your Control Head (page5)
• Turning On the Radio (page 5)
• Setting the Volume (page 6)
• Adjusting the Display Brightness (page 6)
• Display Status (page 8)
• Feature Control (page 8)
• Alert Tones (page 8)
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Getting Started
The ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio is among the most
sophisticated two-way radios available. It 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
These channels provide maximum communications capability under
varying operating conditions.
One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products, the
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio provides improved voice
quality ac r oss m o re of y ou r c ov erage area. The di gi t a l p ro ce s s ca ll ed
embedded signaling intermixes system signaling information with
digital voice, resulting in improved system reliability and the capability
of supporting a multitude of advanced features. Such features add up
to better, more cost-effective two-way radio communications.
ASTRO digital technology is also helping to provide the solution to
improved spectral efficiency requiring only half as much bandwidth
per channel (12.5kHz) compared to analog technology (25/30kHz).
The net benefit to you is fewer users per channel or more users per
system.
The ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile radio can include an optional
RS-232 data port to interface with external devices, such as certain
fax machines and laptop computers. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile
voice radios and data terminals can access the same channel without
interfering with each other.
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Note: In this manual—
Analog mode refers to a mode that uses traditional, non-ASTRO-
digital signaling.
ASTRO mode refers to a mode that uses ASTRO digital signaling.
Your ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio utilizes Motorola’s
revolutionary FLASHport™ technology. This allows your radio’s
capabilities to be flexible, because FLASHport makes it possible to
add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of
purchase and later on. Similar to how a computer can be loaded with
different software, your radio’s features and capabilities can be
upgraded with software.
FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs
change and as technology advances, making your radio investment
go further.
FLASHport is the future of radio communications, and it’s yet another
example of Motorola’s commitment to your satisfaction.
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Identifying Your Radio
The ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio’s capabilities, and the
operation of its features, differ depending on which control head is
ordered. Keep the foldout pages open for reference as you read this
manual. Your radio has one of the following control heads:
W4 Control Head
The W4 has rotary Mode and Volume knobs and a limited set of
control buttons, eight-digit display, and no 12-button keypad (page i).
W5 Control Head
The W5 features a limited set of control buttons, eight-digit display,
and no 12-button keypad (page i).
W7 Control Head
The W7 has the same keys and display as the W5 control head, plus
a 12-button keypad (page 113).
W9 Control Head
The W9 has the identical keys and keypad as the W7 control head,
but features an 11-digit display (page 113).
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Operating Your Control Head
Y our advanced control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility
of feature control. Before operating the radio, familiarize yourself with
the various controls, indicators, and alert tones. Refer to the foldout
diagrams in the front and back of this manual for your particular
control head.
Turning On the Radio
Basic operation is the same for all radio control heads. Control heads
with additional features are noted.
Do one of the following:
• W4 Control Heads: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise.
• W5 and W7 Control Heads: Press the power button in the
upper left corner of the control unit.
• W9 Control Heads: Slide the power switch on the bottom of
the control unit to the left.
The display and graphics illuminate, indicating that the radio is
on.
When the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio is turned on,
the display shows
The radio then performs a self check.
Note: If
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FL##/## (W4,W5,W7) or FAIL ##/## (W9) appears in the
display, the radio will not function until the condition has
been corrected.
If
ER##/## (W4,W5,W7) or ERROR ##/## (W9) appears,
some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these
displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit
appears to be locked up, refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section.
XTL 5000.
Setting the Volume
Choose one of the following:
• W4 Control Head: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to
increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
A volume indication
(0-15) appears on the display; for example,
VOL 10.
• W5, W7, and W9 Control Heads: Press and hold the Vol
rocker switch.
A volume indication
(0-15) appears on the display. For example,
VOL 10 (W5, W7) or VOLUME 10 (W9).
Hold the button until the sound level increases (or
decreases) to the desired level.
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Adjusting the Display Brightness
Press the dimmer button (Dim on W4, or DIM on W5, W7, and
W9) to change the display brightness to one of four levels:
• Off to high
• High to medium
• Medium to low
• Low to off.
In Off, both the display and backlight are off (used for
surveillance operat ion s).
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T runked or Conventional
Depending on how your radio is programmed, you can select
conventional channels or trunked talkgroup. Conventional channels
consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair, an associated
squelch code pair, and a time-out timer value. See “Conventional
Radio Features” on page 57.
Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/talkgroup
combination and a time-out timer value. See “Trunking Operation” on
page 73.
Field Programming
Other radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field
programming. This m ode sl av in g means that the radio is
preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for
each mode you select.
You may use the control head to program your own mode names.
The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display.
You can see all the key operating information, including the mode
selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features.
The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual/
audio indicators, or by both.
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Display Status
The control head display indicates your selected mode, or the
currently active receive mode when scan is on.
Feature Control
You can turn the various radio features on or off, change modes, and
adjust the volume.
To exit a feature, such as phone, press the HOME button or the
feature button (for example, Phon).
Alert Tones
Tone Type Name Description
Two highpitched tones
Four highpitched tones
every six
seconds
Single, highpitched tone
Four highpitched tones
Private
Conversation™
Call Alert Indicate that a Call Alert page has been
Central
Acknowledge
Mobile Unit
Acknowledge
Indicate that a private call has been
received.
received.
Indicates that a Call Alert, emergency
alarm, reprogram request, or status/
message transmission has been
received by the system’s central
controller.
Indicate that a Call Alert page has been
received by the intended unit, or the
emergency alarm, reprogram request, or
status/message transmission has been
acknowledged by the intended
dispatcher.
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Tone Type Name Description
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Sound similar
to a telephone
busy signal
A series of
three short,
high-pitched
tones
A series of
three short,
high-pitched
tones (same
as automatic
call back)
Continuous,
low-pitched
tone
Single, highpitched tone
every ten
seconds
System Busy Indicates, when you press the
microphone push-to-talk (PTT) button,
that you cannot transmit because all
system radio channels are in use.
Release the PTT button and wait for call
back.
Automatic Call
Back
Talk Permit
(optional)
Talk-Prohibit/
Out-of-Range
Failsoft In an unmuted receive condition,
Indicate that a channel is now available
for your previously requested
transmission.
Indicate, when you press the
microphone P TT button, that the system
is accepting your transmission.
Indicates, when you press the
microphone PTT button, that either you
are out of the range of the trunked radio
system, or the system is out of service,
or the channel is busy with the Smart
PTT feature enabled.
indicates a trunked system central
controller failure. The radio reverts from
trunked operation to a system similar to
conventional radio repeater operation.
Other system users can be heard
sharing the channel.
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Tone Type Name Description
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Continuous,
low-pitched
tone
Brief tone Volume-Set
Brief lowpitched tone
Single, short,
high-pitched
tone
Illegal Mode Indicates that you have entered a mode
Tone
Time-Out Timer
Warning
Va lid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key, or
where normal system traffic will be
missed, or you a re attempting so mething
which is not permitted. Examples
include: forgetting to exit the telephone
interconnect mode after a cal l ends (fleet
and subfleet calls cannot be received),
attempting to transmit on a receive-only
conventional mode, atte mp ting to select
a dynamic mode where no dynamic ID
assignment has been made.
Indicate the volume level when you
press the Vol rocker switch on a quiet
channel (W5, W7, a nd W9 co ntrol head s
only).
Indicates that your present t rans mi ss io n
will soon be disabled.
you entered a feature configuration
state, or you are receiving or
transmitting in the c lea r m od e o n secure
models (with TX Clear Alert Tones
enabled).
Single, lowpitched tone
Unique
chirping
sound
10
Invalid Key Indicates that you tried to make an
invalid key press, or that an emergency
alarm, reprogram request, or status/
message was not acknowledged.
Dynamic
Reprogramming
Indicates that a dynamic ID is assigned.
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