Motorola MT 1500 User Manual
ASTRO
MT 1500
Model 1
User Guide
®
MT 1500
Portable Radio
Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
!
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
Caution
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 6881095C98) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
On/Off/
Volume Knob
Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
PTT Button
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
ATT ENTI ON!
3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
16-Position
Select Knob
Top Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Speaker/Mic
Radio On/Off
1 On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.
2 Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.
Zones/Channels
1 Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone.
2 Channel - Turn Channel Selector switch to
desired channel.
Receive/Transmit
1 Radio on and select zone/channel.
2 Listen for a transmission.
OR
Press and hold Volume Set button. Release
Volume Set button.
OR
Press Monitor button and listen for activity.
3 Adjust volume, if necessary.
4 Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to
listen.
Send Emergency Alarm
2 When dispatcher’s acknowledgment is
received, you hear four tones; alarm ends;
radio exits emergency.
Send Silent Emergency Alarm
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see no LED; you hear no tone.
2Press PTT.
3 Alarm continues until you exit by:
• Press and hold Emergency button for one
second
OR
• Press and release PTT.
Send Emergency Call
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. A
short, medium-pitched tone sounds.
2 Press and hold PTT. Announce your
emergency into the microphone.
3 Release PTT to end call.
4 Press and hold Emergency button for one
second to exit.
Write your radio’s programmed features on the
dashed lines.
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.
This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled
with the FCC logo shown below.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 USA
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: MT 1500I
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating
instructions for safe usage contained in the Product
!
Caution
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
6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure
limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
accessories:
Computer Software Copyrights
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.
Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your
radio.
ATTENTION!
http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise
Documentation Copyrights
No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof
shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any
purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
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Disclaimer
The information in this document is carefully examined, and is
believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed
for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make
changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or
design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the
applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor
does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of
others.
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Contents
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii
Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................ ii
Disclaimer .........................................................................................iii
General Radio Operation.............................................. 1
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1
MT 1500 Radio ................................................................................. 2
Physical Features of the MT 1500 Radio .......................................... 3
Programmable Features ................................................................... 3
LED Indicators .................................................................................. 5
Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 5
Standard Accessories ....................................................................... 9
Battery ........................................................................................ 9
Antenna .................................................................................... 11
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 12
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 13
Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 13
Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 13
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 14
Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 14
Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 14
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 15
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 15
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 15
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 16
Select a Zone ........................................................................... 16
Select a Channel ..................................................................... 16
Mode Select Button .................................................................. 17
Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 18
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 18
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 19
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 20
Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 21
Common Radio Features............................................ 23
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 23
Analog Squelch ........................................................................ 23
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PL Defeat .........................................................................................23
Time-out Timer ................................................................................24
Emergency ......................................................................................25
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................26
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................27
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................27
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................29
Scan ................................................................................................30
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................30
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................30
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................31
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................31
Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................32
Answer a Private Call ................................................................32
Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................33
Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................33
Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................34
Select Repeater or Direct Operation .........................................34
Mute .................................................................................................34
Special Radio Features ............................................... 35
Trunking System Controls ...............................................................35
Failsoft ......................................................................................35
Out-of-Range ............................................................................35
Site Lock ...................................................................................36
Site Change ..............................................................................36
Helpful Tips .................................................................. 37
Radio Care ......................................................................................37
Cleaning ....................................................................................37
Handling ....................................................................................37
Service .............................................................................................38
Battery .............................................................................................39
Battery Life ................................................................................39
Charging the Battery .................................................................39
Battery Recycling and Disposal ................................................40
Antenna ...........................................................................................41
Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................41
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Accessories ................................................................. 43
Antennas ......................................................................................... 43
Batteries .......................................................................................... 44
Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 44
Belt Clips .................................................................................. 44
Body-Worn ................................................................................ 44
Chargers ......................................................................................... 45
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 45
Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 46
Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 46
Earpieces .................................................................................. 46
Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 48
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 48
Switches .......................................................................................... 48
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency
Range ........................................................................... 49
Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 49
Emergency Channel ................................................................. 49
Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 50
Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 50
Glossary....................................................................... 53
Commercial Warranty ................................................. 57
Index............................................................................. 62
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Table 1: Channel Map
Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your
radio.
Z1 Z2 Z3
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
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General Radio Operation
Notations Used in This Manual
You will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note notations
throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that
safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition,
!
!
WARNING
!
Caution
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is
etc. exists which may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.
exists which may result in damage to the equipment if
not carefully observed.
essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example Description
Top button Buttons are shown in bold print.
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MT 1500 Radio
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10
11
12
13
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8
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1
2
3
4
5
2
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Physical Features of the MT 1500 Radio
Item Page Item Page
1 Antenna 11 8 On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
2Top Button
(programmable)
3 LED 5 10 Top Side (Select)
4 Speaker 11 Push-to-Talk
5 Universal Connector 13 12 Side Button 1
6 16-Position Knob
(programmable)
7 3-Position Concentric
Switch (programmable)
9 Microphone
Button
(programmable)
(PTT) Button
(programmable)
13 Side Button 2
(programmable)
14 Battery 9
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Programmable Features
The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a
qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features.
The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page
numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.
Table 1: Programmable Features
Feature Page Feature Page
Call Response 31 PL Defeat 23
Channel Selection 16 Repeater/Direct 34
Emergency 25 Scan On/Off 30
Monitor 20 Site Lock/Unlock 36
Mute 34 Site Search 36
Nuisance Delete 30 Volume Set 19
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Table 1: Programmable Features
Feature Page Feature Page
Phone 31 Zone Selection 16
Any references in this manual to controls that are “preprogrammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the
radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.
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General Radio Operation
LED Indicators
Table 2: LED Indicators
This LED Color: indicates:
RED (Non-blinking) Transmitting
RED (Blinking) • Channel Busy
OR
• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)
GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call
GREEN (Blinking) Scan is activated.
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Table 3: Alert Tones
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Invalid Key-Press when the wrong key is
pressed.
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Failed
Reject when an unauthorized request
Time-Out Timer
Warning
when the radio fails the powerup self test.
is made.
four seconds before time out.
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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
No ACK Received when the radio does not
receive an acknowledgment.
Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone
A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)
Time-Out Timer
after time out.
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
when the PTT button is
pressed, and transmissions
are prevented.
Out-of-Range when the PTT button is
pressed, but the radio is out of
range of the system.
Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
Individual Call
Warning Tone
when the radio is in Individual
Call without any activity for
more than 6 seconds.
Busy when the system is busy.
Valid Key-Press when the correct key is
pressed.
Radio Self-Test
Pass
when the radio passes its
power-up self-test.
Short,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
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Priority Channel
Received
Emergency Alarm
Entry
when activity on a priority
channel is received.
when entering the emergency
state.
Central Echo when the central controller has
received a request from a
radio.
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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
A Group of
Medium-
Pitched
Tones
A Group of
Low Pitched
Tones
followed by a
group of High
Pitched
Tones
Volume Set when volume changed on a
quiet channel.
Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency
state.
Failsoft when the trunking system fails.
Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is
available from the previous
request.
Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT
button) verifies the system is
accepting transmissions.
Console
Acknowledge
when a status, emergency
alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.
Received
Individual Call
when a Call Alert, or Private
Conversation Call is received.
Scan Alert On when the Scan feature is
activated through the preprogrammed button or 3Position Rotary Switch
A Group of
High Pitched
Tones
followed by a
Scan Alert Off when the Scan feature is
deactivated through the preprogrammed button or 3Position Rotary Switch
group of Low
Pitched
Tones
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Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Short, High-
Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the
Pitched Tone
(Chirp)
Ringing Phone Call
Received
preset threshold value.
when a landline phone call is
received.
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General Radio Operation
Standard Accessories
Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
!
!
WARNING
Charge the Battery
The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to
ensure optimum capacity and performance.
For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your
MT 1500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 44.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off
to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
• DO NOT replace the battery in any area
labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.
• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers,
see “Chargers” on page 45.
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Attach the Battery
1 With the radio off, fit the
three extensions at the
bottom of the battery into the
bottom slots on the radio.
2 Press the top of the battery
against the radio until both
latches click into place.
Remove the Battery
1 With the radio off, slide down
the latches on the sides of
the battery.
2 Pull the top of the battery
away from the radio.
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General Radio Operation
Antenna
For information regarding other available antennas, see page 43.
Attach the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach
it.
Remove the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna counter-clockwise to
remove it.
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Belt Clip
Attach the Belt Clip
1 Align the grooves of the belt
clip with those of the battery.
2 Press the belt clip downward
until you clear a “click.”
Remove the Belt Clip
1 Use a flat-bladed object to
press the belt clip tab away
from the battery.
2 Slide the belt clip upward to
remove it.
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