MT 1500
Model 1.5
User Guide
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MT 1500
Portable Radio
Model 1.5
User Guide
6871199L01-B
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Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
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Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
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Phone Number: 1-888-567-7347
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: MT 1500
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
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designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating
instructions for safe usage contained in the Product
Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your
radio.
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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.
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accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
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MT 1500
Digital Portable Radio, Model 1.5
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.
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 .
3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
On/Off/
Volume Knob
Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
PTT Button
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Write your radio’s programmed features on the
dashed lines.
ATT ENTION !
Channel
Select Knob
Top Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Speaker/Mic
Display
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 knob 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 an Emergency Alarm
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.
2 Display shows .
EMERGENCY
3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear
four tones; alarm ends; radio exits
emergency.
Send a 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 an 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.
Answer a Phone Call Display Status Symbols
1 Phone-like ringing, LED flashes GREEN,
PHONE CALL and m are displayed.
2Press Call Response button.
3 Press PTT button to talk; release to listen.
4 Press Call Response button again to hang
up.
Call Received. Receiving an individual
m
call.
View Mode. The radio is in the view mode.
p
Received Signal Strength Indication
s
Received signal strength for the
(RSSI).
current site (trunking only). The more
stripes in the symbol, the stronger the
signal.
Battery
b
• Conventional = Flashes when the
battery is low.
• Smart = The number of bars (0-3)
shown indicates the charge remaining
in your battery.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a
future date.
r Talkaround. You are talking directly to
another radio or through a repeater.
On = direct
Off = repeater
Monitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel
C
is being monitored.
Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list.
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Contents
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii
Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii
Documentation Copyrights ............................................................... iv
Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv
General Radio Operation .............................................. 1
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1
MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio ................................................................. 2
Physical Features of the MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio ......................... 3
Programmable Features ................................................................... 4
Display .............................................................................................. 5
Backlight ........................................................................................... 5
Status Symbols ................................................................................. 6
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators ............................................... 7
Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 7
Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 11
Battery ...................................................................................... 11
Antenna .................................................................................... 14
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 15
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 16
Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 16
Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 16
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 17
Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 17
Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 17
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 18
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 18
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 18
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 19
Select a Zone .......................................................................... 19
Select a Channel ..................................................................... 19
Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 20
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 20
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 21
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 22
Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 23
Common Radio Features............................................ 25
Selectable Power Level ................................................................... 25
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Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................25
Analog Squelch .........................................................................25
PL Defeat .........................................................................................26
Time-Out Timer ................................................................................26
Emergency ......................................................................................27
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................27
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................29
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................29
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................31
Scan ................................................................................................32
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................32
View a Scan List .......................................................................32
Scan List Empty ........................................................................32
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................33
Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................34
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................35
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................35
Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................36
Answer a Private Call ................................................................36
Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................37
Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................37
Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................38
Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................38
Special Radio Features ............................................... 39
PTT ID .............................................................................................39
Transmit ....................................................................................39
Trunking System Controls ...............................................................39
Failsoft ......................................................................................39
Out-of-Range ............................................................................40
Site Lock ...................................................................................40
Site View and Change ..............................................................41
Helpful Tips .................................................................. 42
Radio Care ......................................................................................42
Cleaning ....................................................................................42
Handling ....................................................................................42
Service .............................................................................................43
Battery .............................................................................................43
Battery Life ................................................................................43
Contents
Charging the Battery ................................................................. 44
Battery Recycling and Disposal ...................................................... 45
Antenna ........................................................................................... 46
Radio Operating Frequencies ................................................... 46
Accessories ................................................................. 47
Antennas ......................................................................................... 47
Batteries .......................................................................................... 48
Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 48
Belt Clips .................................................................................. 48
Body-Worn ................................................................................ 48
Chargers ......................................................................................... 49
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 49
Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 50
Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 50
Adapters and Adapter Cable .................................................... 50
CommPort
Earpieces .................................................................................. 51
Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 52
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 52
Switches .......................................................................................... 53
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Integrated Microphone/Receivers ........................ 50
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency
Range ........................................................................... 54
Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 54
Emergency Channel ................................................................. 54
Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 55
Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 55
Glossary....................................................................... 58
Commercial Warranty ................................................. 62
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 62
Index............................................................................. 67
MT 1500 Model 1.5
Contents
Notes
General Radio Operation
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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,
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A R N I N
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.
Information appearing in the
SELF TEST
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radio’s display is shown using
the special display font.
General Radio Operation
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General Radio Operation
Physical Features of the MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio
Item Page Item Page
1 Antenna
2Top Button
(programmable)
3 Light Emitting Diode
(LED) 7
4 Speaker 11 Push -to-Talk
5 Universal Connector
6 Channel Selector
Knob (programmable)
7 3-Position Concentric
Switch (programmable)
8 On/Off/Volume
14
16
Control Knob
9 Microphone
10 Top Side (Select)
Button
(programmable)
(PTT) Button
12 Side Button 1
(programmable)
13 Side Button 2
(programmable)
14 Battery
15 Display 5
18
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General Radio Operation
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 37 PL Defeat 26
Channel Selection 19 Repeater/Direct 38
Dynamic Priority 34 Scan On/Off 32
Emergency 27 Site Lock/Unlock 40
Light 5 Site Search 41
Monitor 22 Transmit Power Level 25
Nuisance Delete 33 Volume Set 21
Phone 35 Zone Selection 19
As an additional guide, please use the empty spaces provided in your
Quick Reference Card to indicate the features that are programmed
to the various controls for your radio. Additionally, in this manual, all
reference to a programmed control is made with reference to the
actual feature (for example, the Volume Set button).
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
Display
MAEPF-27252-O
This figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel
liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu
entries.
Backlight
If poor light conditions make the display difficult to read, turn on the
radio’s backlight by pressing the Light button.
The light will remain on for a preprogrammed time before it turns off
automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light
button again.
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Status Symbols
The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s
status.
Table 2: Status Symbols
Symbol Indication Page
m
p
s
b
r
Call Received. Flashes when an Individual Call
is received.
View Mode. View a list. 32
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).
The received signal strength for the current site.
Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol,
the stronger the received signal.
Battery.
• Conventional = Flashes when the battery
is low.
• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown
indicates the charge remaining in your
battery. Flashes when battery level
reaches 10% or less.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future
date.
Talkaround.
• On = Talking directly to another radio,
not through a repeater. Conventional
operation only.
• Off = Talking through a repeater.
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Monitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected
channel is being monitored. Conventional
operation only.
Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 32
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General Radio Operation
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators
Table 3: LED Indicators
This LED Color: Indicates:
RED (Non-blinking) Transmitting
• Channel Busy
RED (Blinking)
GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call
OR
• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Table 4: Alert Tones
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Invalid Key-Press
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Failed
Reject
Time-Out Timer
Warning
when the wrong key is
pressed.
when the radio fails the powerup self test.
when an unauthorized request
is made.
four seconds before time out.
General Radio Operation
Table 4: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone
A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Ton e)
No ACK Received
Time-Out Timer
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
when the radio does not
receive an acknowledgment.
after time out.
when the PTT button is
pressed, and transmissions
are prevented.
when the PTT button is
Out-of-Range
pressed, but the radio is out of
range of the system.
Invalid Mode
Individual Call
Warning Tone
when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
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.
Short,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Pass
Priority Channel
Received
Emergency Alarm
Entry
Central Echo
when the radio passes its
power-up self-test.
when activity on a priority
channel is received.
when entering the emergency
state.
when the central controller has
received a request from a
radio.
General Radio Operation
Table 4: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
A Group of
Medium-
Pitched
Ton es
A Group of
Low Pitched
Ton es
followed by a
group of High
Pitched
Ton es
Volume S et
Emergency Exit
when volume changed on a
quiet channel.
upon exiting the emergency
state.
Failsoft when the trunking system fails.
when the voice channel is
Automatic Call Back
available from the previous
request.
(when pressing the PTT
Talk Permit
button) verifies the system is
accepting transmissions.
Console
Acknowledge
Received
Individual Call
when a status, emergency
alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.
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
Ton es
followed by a
Scan Alert Off when the Scan feature is
deactivated through the preprogrammed button or 3Position Rotary Switch
group of Low
Pitched
Ton es
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Table 4: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Short, High-
Pitched Tone
(Chirp)
Ringing
Low-Battery Chirp
Phone Call
Received
when the battery is below the
preset threshold value.
when a landline phone call is
received.
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General Radio Operation
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Standard Accessories
Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
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A R N I N
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 48.
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 49.
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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 both sides at 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
Smart Battery Condition
Once this feature becomes available, it will let you view the condition
of your Smart Battery.
1 Press the Smart Battery
button.
CAPACITY 70%
INIT 10/01
EST CHGS 11
Note: If a Smart Battery is not
powering your radio:
SMART BATT
DATA NOT
AVAILABLE
2 Press the Smart Battery button again to exit.
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