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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: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1-888-567-7347

Hereby declares that the product:

Model Name: XTL 2500

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 Safety and RF Exposure booklet

Caution

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 6881095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

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The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, 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.

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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.

MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, SmartZone and FLASHport are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.

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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.

WARNIN G

CAUTION

Note: Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition,

The following special notations identify certain items:

Example Description

Light button or

PHONE

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 condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

which is essential to emphasize.

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

Contents

M5 Control Head Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii

Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii

Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii

Disclaimer .........................................................................................iii

Notations Used in This Manual ........................................................ iv

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using Your Radio: The Basics .......................................................... 1

Getting Started .................................................................................. 2

Identifying Your Radio ....................................................................... 4

M5 Control Head ........................................................................ 4

Operating Your Control Head ............................................................ 5

Turning On the Radio ........................................................................ 5

Setting the Volume ..................................................................... 6

Adjusting the Display Brightness ................................................ 6

Using the navigation keys ........................................................... 6

Keypad Microphone Option ........................................................ 6

Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels ................................ 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 ........................................... 16

Adjusting the Squelch Level ............................................................ 17

General Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Often-Used Features ....................................................................... 18

Emergency Call and Alarm ............................................................. 19

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Emergency Call .........................................................................19

Initiating an Emergency Alarm ..................................................20

Initiating an Emergency Call .....................................................20

Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm ....................................21

Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........................................22

Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................22

Scan Operation ................................................................................23

Turning On Scan .......................................................................24

Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code

(Conventional Modes Only) ...................................................25

Viewing a Scan List ...................................................................26

Transmitting While Scan Is On .................................................27

Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On ..............28

Restoring a Nuisance Mode ......................................................28

Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On .............................29

Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List ...................................29

Programming a Scan List ..........................................................30

Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................32

Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) ....................................32

Activating the External Alarm(s) ................................................32

Changing the Selected Alarms .................................................33

Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On .........................34

Time-Out Timer ................................................................................35

Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) ................................................35

Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) ..............36

Answering a Phone Call ............................................................36

Initiating a Telephone Call from the List ....................................37

Unlimited Telephone Interconnect ...................................................38

Calling a Phone Number Not in the List ....................................38

Storing a Number in the List .....................................................39

Editing a Name in the List ........................................................40

Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only) 43

Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................44

Conventional Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Features Used in Conventional Operation ......................................47

Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) ....................................................48

Sending a Status Call ...............................................................48

Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status .......................50

Smart PTT .......................................................................................51

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Conventional Talkgroup Calls ......................................................... 51

Digital Modes Only ................................................................... 51

Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup ......................................... 52

Conventional Talkaround ................................................................ 53

Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) ................................................. 53

Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) ............................................... 53

Answering a Selective Call ....................................................... 54

Initiating a Selective Call .......................................................... 55

Viewing Your Unit ID Number ................................................... 57

Storing a Unit ID Number in the List ......................................... 58

Editing a Name in the List ......................................................... 59

Trunking Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Features Used on Trunking Systems .............................................. 61

Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) .................... 62

Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call ................. 62

Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call .................... 63

Failsoft ............................................................................................. 65

Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) ..................................... 66

Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment ................... 66

Selecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only) ................. 67

Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping

(Digital Modes Only) .............................................................. 67

SmartZone ...................................................................................... 68

Site-Button Operation ............................................................... 68

Locking onto a Site ................................................................... 69

Site Trunking ............................................................................ 69

Out-of-Range Indication .................................................................. 70

Trunked Announcement .................................................................. 71

Initiating an Announcement ...................................................... 71

Secure Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Features Available on Secure XTL 2500 ........................................ 73

Receiving a Private Message ......................................................... 74

Transmitting a Private Message ...................................................... 74

System Considerations ................................................................... 75

Loss Indication ................................................................................ 75

Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) .......................... 76

Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) ........................ 78

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Antennas .........................................................................................81

Bull Horns for Siren and Public Address .........................................83

Cables .............................................................................................83

Microphones ....................................................................................84

Miscellaneous ..................................................................................84

Remote Mounting Kits .....................................................................85

Speakers ..........................................................................................85

Trunnion Kits ....................................................................................85

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Special Channel Assignments .........................................................86

Emergency Channel .................................................................86

Non-Commercial Call Channel .................................................87

Operating Frequency Requirements ...............................................87

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Commercial Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Limited Warranty .............................................................................95

Service .............................................................................................99

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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 (page 5)

• Turning On the Radio (page 5)

• Setting the Volume (page 6)

• Adjusting the Display Brightness (page 6)

• Keypad Microphone Option (page 6)

• Display Status (page 8)

• Feature Control (page 8)

• Alert Tones (page 8)

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Introduction

Getting Started

The ASTRO® XTL™ 2500 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 762-776 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 2500 Digital Mobile Radio provides improved voice quality across more of your coverage area. The digital process called 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 2500 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 2500 Digital Mobile voice radios and data terminals can access the same channel without interfering with each other.

Introduction

Note: In this manual—

Analog mode refers to a mode that uses traditional, non-ASTROdigital signaling.

ASTRO mode refers to a mode that uses ASTRO digital signaling.

Your ASTRO XTL 2500 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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Introduction

Identifying Your Radio

The ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features. Keep the foldout page opened for reference as you read this manual. Your radio has the following control head:

M5 Control Head

The M5 has the rotary Mode and Volume knobs, 5 programmable menu buttons, a menu navigation button, and a 3-line, 14-character, fully bitmapped display (page i).

Note: A "CH MISMATCH" error upon turning on your radio, means

that either the Control Head has been connected to a legacy transceiver, or vice versa.

Introduction

Operating Your Control Head

Your 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..

Do the following:

• Turn the radio on with a short press of the power button in the lower left corner of the control unit.

After a short time, the red, green and yellow LED’s light up, indicating that the radio is powering up.

The display then shows XTL 2500.

When the radio is fully powered on, the Zone and Channel text and menu items is displayed. The backlight will turn on to the last selected color and dim level.

Note: Pressing the power button before the LED’s light up will be

ignored.

Pressing the power button anytime after the LED’s light up will TURN OFF the radio.

Note: If FAIL ##/## appears in the display, the radio will not

function until the condition has been corrected.

If ERROR ##/## 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.

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Introduction

Setting the Volume

Rotate the Vol u me knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Adjusting the Display Brightness

Press the dimmer button (DIM) 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 operations).

Using the navigation keys

When accessing a feature on the radio, use the left or right toggles on the navigation key to access further options within the menu.

If you cannot locate a menu item, it may not be programmed, or it may not apply to the radio's current mode setting.

Keypad Microphone Option

If your radio is equipped with a keypad microphone, you can perform the same navigation functions from that keypad that are available on the Control Head. The keypad also enables you to use certain capabilities within features such as telephone interconnect and Selective Call. These capabiliites are described in detail within the appropriate sections of this manual.

Note: The checkmark and X buttons on the keypad microphone

are for future use and not currently used by the radio.

Introduction

Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels

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 47.

Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/talkgroup combination and a time-out timer value. See “Trunking Operation” on page 61.

Field Programming

Other radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field programming. This mode slaving 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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Introduction

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.

Alert Tones

Tone Type Name Description

Two highpitched tones

Four highpitched tones every five seconds

Single, highpitched tone

Four highpitched tones

Sound similar to a telephone busy signal

Private Conversation™

Call Alert Indicate that a Call Alert page has been

Central Acknowledge

Mobile Unit Acknowledge

System Busy Indicates, when you press the

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.

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.

Tone Type Name Description

Introduction

A series of two short, high-pitched tones

A series of two short, high-pitched tones (same as automatic call back)

Continuous, low-pitched tone

Single, highpitched tone every nine seconds

Automatic Call Back

Tal k P e r m i t (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 PTT 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.

Continuous, low-pitched tone

Brief lowpitched tone

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Illegal Mode Indicates that you have entered a mode

where normal system traffic will be missed, or you are attempting something which is not permitted. Examples include: forgetting to exit the telephone interconnect mode after a call ends (fleet and subfleet calls cannot be received), attempting to transmit on a receive-only conventional mode, attempting to select a dynamic mode where no dynamic ID assignment has been made.

Time-Out Timer Warning

Indicates that your present transmission will soon be disabled.

Introduction

Tone Type Name Description

Single, short, high-pitched tone

Single, lowpitched tone

Unique chirping sound

Valid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key, or

you entered a feature configuration state, or you are receiving or transmitting in the clear mode on secure models (with TX Clear Alert Tones enabled).

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.

Basic Operating Procedures

Basic Functions

This chapter shows you how to access the radio’s basic functions and includes the following topics:

• Selecting the Zone or Mode (page 12)

• Selecting the Home Mode (page 14)

• Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) (page 15)

• Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) (page 15)

• Selecting the Transmit Level (page 16)

• Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity (page 16)

• Adjusting the Squelch Level (page 17)

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Basic Operating Procedures

Selecting the Zone or Mode

A zone is a grouping of modes. A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequencies, Private-Line™ codes, radio parameters, and an alphanumeric name.

Selecting or Changing the Zone

1 Press thebutton to scroll to the ZONE softkey.

2 Press the button below ZONE.

The display shows the current zone and mode.

3 Press the or until the desired zone is displayed.

4 Press the or PTT button to save the displayed

zone as the new home (default) zone.

The zone name stops flashing once it is saved.

5 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the

displayed zone.

Basic Operating Procedures

Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone

To access a mode in the current zone, do the following:

• Rotate the Mode knob until the display shows the desired mode name.

1 Press and hold  to scroll to the CHAN softkey.

2 Press the below CHAN.

The display shows the current zone and mode.

3 Rotate the Mode Knob until the desired channel in the

current zone is displayed.

4 Press the or PTT button to save the displayed

channel as the new home (default) channel.

The channel name stops flashing once it is saved.

5 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the

displayed zone and mode.

Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone

1 To access a mode that is not in the current zone, press the

Zone up containing the mode.

Note: The Zone up

2 Do one of the following:

• Select a desired zone (page 12).

• Select a desired mode in the current zone (page 13).

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 button or Zone down  button to move to the zone

 and Zone down  buttons are optional

buttons included with the radio when zone/mode is ordered.

Basic Operating Procedures

Selecting the Home Mode

This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician.

Press the HOME button to select the home mode contained within the home zone, from any other zone and mode in the radio.

Basic Operating Procedures

Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only)

1 Lift the microphone off-hook, and listen for activity on that mode.

2 If you hear no activity, press and hold the microphone PTT

button.

Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only)

1 Lift the microphone off-hook, and press the microphone PTT

button.

2 Do one of the following:

• If you hear three quick tones, or if you hear no tone and the

red XMIT (transmit) indicator lights steadily, then proceed with your message.

Release the PTT button to receive.

• If you hear a continuous low-pitched tone, you are out of the system's range.

The display area may indicate “OUT OF RANGE“ in the text display area.

The red XMIT indicator may flash several times as the radio tries to access the system.

Release the PTT button and try again when the vehicle is driven within range of the system.

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Basic Operating Procedures

Selecting the Transmit Power Level

The PWR softkey lets you select (toggle) the transmit power level.

Press the PWR softkey.

The display momentarily shows POWER LOW or POWER HIGH to indicate the transmit power level selected.

Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity

This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician or system administrator.

Do one of the following:

Take the microphone off hook. (This is the same as monitor on. You hear all channel traffic.)

1 Make sure you are in Home mode where the default zone and

mode are being displayed (page 14).

2 Press the or button to scroll to the MON softkey.

3 Pressing MON softkey momentarily toggles between MONITOR ON

and MONITOR OFF. MONITOR ON shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring.

4 Pressing MON softkey again turns monitor off and you don’t hear

all channel traffic.

Basic Operating Procedures

Adjusting the Squelch Level

Your radio’s ability to transmit or receive signals varies as you move away from or close to your base station. You can adjust your radio’s squelch to improve its ability to receive transmissions.

Do the following:

1 Press the or button to scroll to the MON softkey.

• Press and hold the button below MON.

The display shows SQUELCH XX, where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15.

2 Press to return to the selected channel.

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General Radio Features

Often-Used Features

This chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features. The following topics are covered:

• Emergency Call and Alarm (page 19)

• Scan Operation (page 23)

• Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) (page 32)

• Time-Out Timer (page 35)

• Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) (page 35)

• Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) (page 36)

• Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (page 38)

• Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking—Digital Modes Only)

(page 43)

General Radio Features

Emergency Call and Alarm

The emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access and/or send an emergency data transmission to the dispatcher in an emergency situation.

The desired type of emergency feature—alarm, call, call and alarm, or silent alarm—can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.

The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature.

Emergency Call

Emergency call gives you priority access to a voice channel for all subsequent transmissions after you press the emergency button. The level of priority access is determined by the system manager.

SmartZone Emergency Call Receive Operation

A radio configured for SmartZone RECEIVED whenever it receives an emergency call. The display alternates with the selected-mode display as long as the radio is unmuted to the emergency call.

operation displays EMER

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General Radio Features

Initiating an Emergency Alarm

The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID.

Press the emergency button.

A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.

For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone indicates that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.

A dispatcher acknowledgment ACK RECEIVED display follows.

The radio automatically returns to normal operation. No further action is required.

Initiating an Emergency Call

1 Press the emergency button.

A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.

2 Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.

3 After completing the emergency call, press and hold the

emergency button until a tone sounds.

The alternating EMERGENCY display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.

General Radio Features

Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm

If the radio has both emergency call and alarm features, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged.

1 Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call/

alarm feature.

The display begins alternating EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.

For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone sounds, indicating that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.

A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) follows, accompanied by an ACK RCVD display.

2 Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.

3 To exit from the emergency state altogether, press and hold the

emergency button until a tone sounds.

The alternating EMERGENCY display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.

Note: Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state.

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General Radio Features

Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm

1 Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature.

During a silent emergency alarm, there are no display changes, and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent.

2 To exit the silent alarm mode, press and hold the emergency

button until a tone sounds.

Note: If silent emergency alarm is used with emergency call,

pressing the PTT button exits the silent mode and initiates the emergency call.

Special Considerations for Emergencies

• If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability, a low-pitched tone sounds.

• If the unit is out of the range of the system and/or the emergency alarm is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and the display shows NO ACKNOWLEDGE.

• If you press the emergency button, then change to a mode that has no emergency capability, a NO EMERGENCY display alternates with the mode name display, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled.

• When an emergency is active, changing to another mode where emergency is enabled (trunked or conventional) causes an emergency alarm and/or emergency call to be active on the new mode.

General Radio Features

Scan Operation

The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes. The modes to be scanned in a scan list are programmed by a qualified radio technician. You can select the modes to be scanned in a scan list if operator-selectable scan is enabled.

There are three types of scan lists available:

• Conventional—Comprises up to 15 different conventional-only modes

• Trunked Priority Monitor—Comprises up to 15 modes that are all from the same trunked system

• Talkgroup Scan—Comprises up to 10 combined conventional modes and modes from one trunking system

The radio supports both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first-priority mode and a second as the second-priority mode.

The XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio supports automatic scanning (autoscan), which can be programmed into the radio by a qualified radio technician. With this feature, the radio begins scanning whenever you select a mode to which a scan list is assigned.

Note: You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan

enabled.

If multiple scan types are enabled in the radio, the type of scan that is activated depends on the personality of the mode selected when the SCAN softkey is pressed. For all types of scan, the selected mode is, by default, a member of its own scan list.

Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery.

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General Radio Features

Turning On Scan

Do the following:

1 Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.

2 Press the button below SCAN.

The Scan indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity. The text display area will indicate SCAN ON if scan is currently enabled or SCAN OFF if scan is just been turned off.

When a scanned mode becomes active, the display changes to show the active mode name, the appropriate priority indicator lights, and the radio unmutes.

The radio will not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time after the call ends, giving you time to respond. The hang time is typically three seconds (by default), but can be changed by a qualified radio technician.

Note: A lit N PRI (non-priority) indicator means that the active

mode is a non-priority member of the scan list (for all scan types).

A solidly-lit PRI (priority) indicator means that the active mode is the priority 2 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only).

A blinking PRI indicator means that the active mode is the priority 1 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only).

General Radio Features

Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only)

Do the following:

1 Press the  button to scroll to the MON softkey.

2 Press the button below MON.

3 The brief MONITOR ON display indicates that the radio is

disregarding the squelch code.

Note: While scanning for activity, you can still receive fleetwide,

system-wide, dynamic regrouping, incoming telephone interconnect and Private Conversation/Call Alert calls.

Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode. However, when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed.

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General Radio Features

Viewing a Scan List

1 Press and hold the SCAN softkey until the Scan indicator blinks

and a beep is heard.

The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed.

2 Press the  button to scroll to the VIEW softkey.

3 Press the button below VIEW.

4 Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.

5 Press the button below SCAN. The radio suspends

scanning while a scan list is being reviewed.

6 Press the  or button to scroll through the preprogrammed

scan list.

7 Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by N PRI,

PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned

priority as previously described).

8 Press RCL softkey to review only modes that are already in the

scan list.

Press the HOME button momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning.

General Radio Features

Transmitting While Scan Is On

Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan

Press the microphone PTT button to transmit on the mode indicated by the display.

The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time (programmable by a qualified radio technician) after you release the PTT button, allowing the other party to respond.

If the other party responds within the hang time, scanning does not resume until the full hang time expires after they have finished speaking, allowing the conversation to be completed.

Note: To transmit on the selected channel if another channel is

active, first turn scan off by pressing the SCAN softkey momentarily.

Radio Programmed for Non-Talkback Scan

In selected mode or fixed mode, press the microphone PTT button at any time to transmit on the selected mode or fixed mode.

Note: To make a Call Alert page, or Private Conversation call while

scanning, press either the PAGE or CALL softkey. The call is entered on the selected mode and scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing the HOME button or pressing either the PAGE or CALL softkey.

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General Radio Features

Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On

To temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear (nuisance mode), press NUIS softkey by searching for it with the help of  or .

You can delete undesired modes.

Note: Priority modes, the selected mode, and the designated

transmit mode cannot be deleted.

Restoring a Nuisance Mode

To restore the original scan list, do one of the following:

• Turn scan off, then on.

• Change modes.

• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.

Note: Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system

administrator.

General Radio Features

Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On

When active, this dynamic priority feature allows you to change the priority of a non-priority mode in the scan list to priority 2.

1 Press DYNP softkey to change the priority of a non-

priority channel in the scan list to priority 2.

2 Press the HOME button momentarily to exit the scan list

and resume scanning.

You cannot alter the status of the priority 1 member.

Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List

To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list, do one of the following:

• Press the RCL softkey.

• Turn scan off, then on.

• Change modes.

• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.

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General Radio Features

Programming a Scan List

To program a scan list, operator-selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualified radio technician.

Adding a Channel to the Scan List

1 Press the

2 Press the button below PROG.

3 Press the

4 Press button below SCAN. The scan indicator blinks and

a good-key chirp is heard.

5 Press the

scan list.

Press the SEL softkey to add the channel.

Scroll through of the available priority choices, and press the SEL softkey to choose one.

The new channel becomes a member of the scan list assigned to the selected channel when scan list programming was entered.

Note: If a scan list is full, you will hear a bad-key chirp each time

Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.

 button to scroll to the PROG softkey.

 button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.

or button to scroll through the preprogrammed

you press SEL softkey, and the desired channel will not be assigned to the list.

Deleting a Channel from the Scan List

Do the following:

General Radio Features

1 Press the

2 Press the button below PROG.

3 Press the

4 Press button below SCAN. The scan indicator

blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.

5 Press the

locate the channel to be deleted.

Press the SEL softkey momentarily to scroll through the available priority choices until the priority choice disappears.

This indicates that the channel is no longer a member of the scan list that was assigned to the selected channel.

Press the RCL softkey momentarily to scroll through just the scan list members.

Delete a channel from a scan list by pressing DEL softkey.

 button to scroll to the PROG softkey.

 button to scroll to the SCAN softkey.

or button or rotate the Mode knob to

Note: If you delete all members of a scan list, and scan is

subsequently turned on, you will hear a continuous lowpitched tone, and the display will change to EMPTY LIST

You cannot delete the designated transmit mode, the selected mode, or the fixed scan list members. The selected mode, by default, is always scanned when scan is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is explicitly programmed as a scan list member.

Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.

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General Radio Features

Hang Up Box (HUB)

To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB). You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended. Priority Member scanning is not suspended, however. This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types. Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed.

Note: Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only

when the Scan List, Designated Tx Member field is set to “Talkback” in the radio programming. Otherwise, all scan mode operation is suspended.

Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)

All control heads can be equipped for external alarms (horn and lights) that are activated when a Call Alert page, Private Conversation call, or phone call is received.

These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle, but need to receive any incoming messages.

The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled.

Activating the External Alarm(s)

Non-Permanent Horn and Lights

1 Press the H/L softkey momentarily.

If necessary use the within the menu.

The last selected alarm(s) are enabled, and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm(s), then the selected mode.

2 Press the H/L softkey a second time to turn off the alarm(s).

or buttons to access other options

General Radio Features

Permanent Horn and Lights

1 Press H/L softkey momentarily.

The last selected alarm(s) are enabled.

The display briefly shows the enabled alarms, and then reverts back to the selected mode.

2 Press the H/L softkey a second time to turn off the alarm(s).

Changing the Selected Alarms

1 Press the H/L softkey until a tone sounds and the display

indicates the currently selected alarm.

2 Press the appropriate softkey right below the menu to review

the choices until the display shows the desired alarm:

• H/L softkey - HORN/LITES ON (both horn and lights)

• LGTS softkey - LIGHTS ON

• HORN softkey - HORN ON

3 Press the H/L softkey to select the desired alarm and return to

normal operation.

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General Radio Features

Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On

When a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds. The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician.

The display alternates between the type of call received (CALL,

PAGE, or PHONE) and the selected mode name.

Turning Off Non-Rearmable External Alarm

1 To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any

control-head button.

Note: Pressing the CALL, PAGE, or PHON softkey will turn off the

external alarm(s) and place you directly in that feature.

The Vol u me knob and the DIM button have no effect on the state of the external alarm(s).

2 To rearm the horn and lights feature, press the H/L softkey

momentarily.

Turning Off Rearmable External Alarms

To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control head softkey or button other than the H/L softkey.

Pressing CALL, PAGE, or PHON softkey turns off the external alarm(s) and places you directly in that feature. When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they will be automatically rearmed.

Note: Pressing the H/L softkey turns off the external alarm(s) and

exits the horn and lights feature. To re-arm the feature, press the H/L softkey momentarily.

The Volume knob and the DIM have no effect on the state of the external alarms.

General Radio Features

Time-Out Timer

All ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radios provide a time-out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.

Note: You will hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds

before the transmission times out.

The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be reprogrammed by a qualified radio technician for between 15 and 465 seconds (7.75 minutes), in 15-second intervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode.

Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID)

When you press the PTT button to send a message, your radio ID number is transmitted as part of each voice message. This PTT-ID number is then shown on the receiving radio’s display.

For the digital mode, the display shows up to eight right-justified digits.

Pressing the CALL softkey erases the PTT-ID from the display.

The display conditions of PTT-ID must be programmed by a qualified radio technician.

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General Radio Features

Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking)

With any of the control heads, you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the system is properly equipped. All calls between the mobile operator and the land line are private, regardless of who initiates the call.

All control heads feature a phone list capability of up to 100 preprogrammed phone numbers. The radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that a name can be assigned to each number in the list.

Answering a Phone Call

When a phone call is received, telephone-type ringing sounds and the display shows PHONE CALL.

1 Press the PHON softkey.

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

3 When the call is completed, press the HOME button or PHON

softkey to hang up and return to normal operation.

General Radio Features

Initiating a Telephone Call from the List

1 Press the PHON softkey momentarily to select the phone

function.

A valid-key chirp is heard.

The display shows the last number dialed or a blank scratchpad appearing as a series of dashes.

2 Press the  or  button to locate the number you want to call.

The display first shows the name, and then the number.

3 Press the PTT button.

The display shows the number that is automatically dialed.

Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing

pauses briefly when the display shows P. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed.

If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press the PHON softkey to resume normal operation.

If the trunked phone interconnect is in use or the phone interconnect is out of service, a telephone-type busy tone sounds, and the display shows PHONE BUSY. Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available. If you hang up, you lose your place in the queue.

If the display shows PHONE BUSY with a low-pitched tone rather than a telephone-type busy tone, the call is not queued. You must hang up and try again.

4 When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and

release it to listen.

5 When the call is completed, press the PHON softkey to hang up

and return to normal operation.

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General Radio Features

Unlimited Telephone Interconnect

Calling a Phone Number Not in the List

1 Press the  or  button to access the PHON feature.

Press the softkey under the phone feature.

2 Enter the desired phone number from the optional keypad mic.

The display updates as the numbers are entered.

3 Press Enter on the keypad mic to make the call

4 When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and

release it to listen.

5 When the call is completed, press the HOME button to hang up

and return to normal operation.

General Radio Features

Storing a Number in the List

1 Press and hold the PHON softkey to select the phone

programming function.

2 Press the  or  button to locate the number you want to

change.

3 Press the SEL softkey to edit the number in the display.

4 Enter the new phone number on the keypad.

Note: To backspace, press the # button twice or the Mode down

 button once. Enter a pause by pressing the * button, then

the # button.

5 Press the SEL softkey to store the new number.

6 Do one of the following:

• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.

• Press the PHON softkey to return to normal phone operation.

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General Radio Features

Editing a Name in the List

1 Press and hold the PHON softkey to enter the phone ID list

programming.

The Phon indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.

2 Use the navigation keys,  or  to locate the list member you

want to change.

Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on.

3 Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric

keys (0 through 9) and special function keys (

*, #).

Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line

is 14. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.

To edit, do any or all of the following:

• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 42.

Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times.

• To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the character.

 rocker

General Radio Features

• To delete characters, press the Mode down  rocker switch

to move backwards over existing characters.

When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin

the procedure again at step 2.

4 To save the changes, press and hold the SEL softkey.

Note: Press the SEL softkey momentarily to confirm changes to a

number in the list.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have modified all the desired

names,

Do one of the following:

• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.

 rocker switch again to leave the

• Press the PHON softkey to return to normal phone operation.

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General Radio Features

Table 1: Entering Characters Using the Keypad

Number of times the key is pressed

Key

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ABC2abc

DEF3def

GHI 4gh i

JKL5 j k l

MNO 6 m n o

PQRS7pqr s

TUV8 t u v

WXYZ9wxyz

*/+-

General Radio Features

Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only)

The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio, and to determine whether or not that radio received the alert. A Call Alert page can be initiated after an unsuccessful Private Conversation call or as a separate feature.

The M5 Controller Head is capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio. It features a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers. A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.

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General Radio Features

Sending a Call Alert Page

1 Press the PAGE softkey.

The Page indicator lights and a valid-key chirp sounds.

The display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.

2 Select a radio in one of the following ways:

• From the ID number list:

– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently

displayed.

– Use the prestored list by using the navigation keys to

locate the name/ID you want to call.

– Enter, using the keypad or keypad mic, the ID of the

desired unit.

Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be

accomplished from the first display shown when Page was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.

3 Press the SEL softkey or the microphone PTT button.

The display changes to PLEASE WAIT.

General Radio Features

4 Choose one of the following:

• When the called radio acknowledges the page, four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RCVD.

The radio returns to normal operation.

• If you are out of the range of the system, a low-pitched tone sounds.

Try again by pressing the PTT button or the SEL softkey,

Press the HOME button to return to normal operation.

• If, after six seconds, the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched tone sounds and the display changes to NO ACK.

Try again by pressing the PTT button or the SEL softkey,

Press the HOME button to exit.

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General Radio Features

Notes

Conventional Radio Features

Features Used in Conventional Operation

This chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation. The following topics are covered:

• Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 48)

• Smart PTT (page 51)

• Conventional Talkgroup Calls (page 51)

• Conventional Talkaround (page 53)

• Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 53)

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Conventional Radio Features

Status Calls (Digital Modes Only)

Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE.

Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses.

Sending a Status Call

1 Press the STS softkey, and the display shows the last-

acknowledged status name.

2 Press the  or  button to review the list of status names, or

use the keypad mic to enter the number of the status you wish to send.

Note: If no button is pressed for a period of time, an inactivity

warning will sound.

3 The display shows the desired status name or number, press

the PTT button to send the transmission.

One of the following conditions occurs:

• The radio display shows PLEASE WAIT until the transmission is received and acknowledged.

When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four highpitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RECEIVED.

The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.

• If the status is not acknowledged after approximately six seconds, the display alternates between NO ACKNOWLEDGE and the associated status name. A low-pitched tone also sounds continuously.

Conventional Radio Features

• If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following:

Press the microphone PTT button to resend the status transmission.

Press the HOME button to return to normal dispatch operation.

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Conventional Radio Features

Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status

Press the desired Sts # button on the DEK.

The red indicator flashes while the radio is waiting for an acknowledgment. The control head momentarily displays the selected status, then shows PLEASE WAIT.

One of the following conditions occurs:

• When the dispatcher-acknowledge is received, four highpitched tones sound, and the status indicator lights solid and remains on to show the last status acknowledged by the dispatch terminal.

The display also temporarily shows ACK RCVD.

The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.

• If the dispatcher-acknowledge is not received, the red indicator continues to flash, the display temporarily shows NO ACK, and a low-pitched tone sounds. At the same time, the indicator above the last-acknowledged status lights.

The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.

• Resend the last status.

Conventional Radio Features

Smart PTT

Smart PTT is a per-mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active mode. If you try to transmit (press the PTT button) on a busy or active smart PTT channel, a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button, and the transmission is inhibited.

The yellow BUSY LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy.

Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio:

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Carrier

Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch Code

Quick-Key Override You can override either of the two previous

You will not be able to transmit if any activity is detected on the mode.

You will not be able to transmit on an active mode that has a squelch code other than your own.

transmit-inhibit states by quick-keying the radio (two quick PTT button presses).

Conventional Talkgroup Calls

Digital Modes Only

This feature allows you to define talkgroups for your conventional system. Talkgroups, combined with selective squelch operation, allow groups of users to transparently share a conventional channel. Talkgroups can be slaved to a personality through programming, or you can select them.

Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When conventional talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup.

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Conventional Radio Features

Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup

The Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups.

1 Press the TGRP softkey.

The display changes to show the last-selected talkgroup.

2 Rotate the Mode knob to choose a different talkgroup.

3 Press the SEL softkey to save the talkgroup.

The radio returns to the home display.

Note: To select the default talkgroup, press the SEL softkey while

the radio displays PRESET.

Selecting PSET softkey causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup.

To abort the talkgroup menu, press the HOME button or the PTT button:

– Pressing HOME exits the talkgroup select menu without

saving the selected talkgroup choice.

– Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving

the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmit.

Note: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased,

the display shows KEY FAIL and a momentary tone is generated. If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ILLEGAL KEY and a momentary tone is generated.

Conventional Radio Features

Conventional Talkaround

Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile)

To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system:

1 Press the DIR softkey momentarily.

The Dir indicator lights, indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit.

2 To return to repeater operation, press the DIR softkey again.

The Dir indicator goes out.

Note: A conventional personality can be configured to always

transmit on the direct mobile-to-mobile frequency. In this case, the Dir indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected.

Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only)

The Selective Call feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service.

The M5 Control Head is capable of responding to a Selective Call initiated by another radio. It features a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.

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Conventional Radio Features

Answering a Selective Call

When a Selective Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RECEIVED and the home display.

1 Press the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call.

(This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.)

The display shows the ID number of the calling unit.

2 To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk.

If 20 seconds pass before you press the CALL softkey, you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press the CALL softkey, you enter the Selective Call state, as described in “Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only)” on page 53.

If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSY indicator lights. When a channel becomes available, you receive a call back, and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking.

Note: If you do not press the CALL softkey before pressing the

PTT button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group.

Conventional Radio Features

Initiating a Selective Call

To initiate a Selective Call, select a unit to call, then place the call.

1 Press the CALL softkey.

The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.

2 Select a unit in one of the following ways:

• From the ID number list:

– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently

displayed.

– Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob to locate

the name/ID you want to call.

– Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit.

Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be

accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.

3 Press the microphone PTT button.

A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLEASE WAIT.

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Conventional Radio Features

4 Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your

current call:

• If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Selective Call.

• If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACKNOWLEDGE and a momentary, lowpitched tone sounds.

Try again, or press the HOME button to return to normal operation.

• If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds.

Try again, or press the HOME button to return to normal operation.

• If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call, the radio you are calling hears a telephone-type busy tone. When a channel becomes available, the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin.

5 To return to normal operation, press the HOME button.

Note: If you do not press the HOME button to hang up, your unit

will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.

Conventional Radio Features

Viewing Your Unit ID Number

1 Press the CALL softkey momentarily to select the Selective Call

feature.

The Call indicator lights.

2 Do one of the following:

• Use the left navigation key to locate the MY ID display.

• The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number.

3 To return to normal operation, press the HOME button.

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Conventional Radio Features

Storing a Unit ID Number in the List

The Selective and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units’ IDs.

1 Press and hold the CALL softkey to review the Call ID list.

The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.

2 Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to

change.

3 Press the NAME softkey to store a name

press the NUM softkey to store a number.

4 Use the keypad mic to update the entry.

5 When all the digits are entered, press the SAVE softkey to store

the new ID.

6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been

entered.

Do one of the following:

• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.

• Press PTT to exit the feature.

Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line

is 14.

Conventional Radio Features

Editing a Name in the List

The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.

1 Press and hold the CALL or PAGE softkey to enter the Call ID list.

The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.

2 Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to

change.

3 Press and hold the SEL button to select the name-editing

function.

4 Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric

keys (0 through 9) and special function keys ( keyapd mic.

*, #) with the

Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line

is 14. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.

To edit, do any or all of the following:

• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 42.

Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times.

• To leave a space in the text, press the up move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.

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Conventional Radio Features

• To delete characters, press the down  navigation key to move backwards over existing characters.

When the last character on the display has been erased, press the down

 navigation key again to leave the name-

edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.

5 To save the changes, press and hold the SEL softkey.

Note: Press the SEL softkey momentarily to confirm changes to a

number in the list.

6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired

names.

Do one of the following:

• Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation.

• Press PTT to exit the feature.

Trunking Operation

Features Used on Trunking Systems

This chapter shows you how to access features available on trunking systems. The following topics are covered:

• Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) (page 62)

• Failsoft (page 65)

• Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) (page 66)

• SmartZone (page 68)

• Out-of-Range Indication (page 70)

• Trunked Announcement (page 71)

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Trunking Operation

Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only)

The enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service.

The M5 Control Head is capable of responding to a Private Conversation call initiated by another radio. It features a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.

Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call

When a Private Conversation Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates betwee CALL RECEIVED and the home display.

1 Press the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call.

(This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.)

The display shows the ID number of the calling unit.

2 To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk.

If 20 seconds pass before you press the CALL softkey, you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press the CALL softkey, you enter the Private Conversation Call state, as described in “Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call” on page 63.

Note: If you do not press the CALL softkey before pressing the

PTT button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group.

Trunking Operation

Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call

To initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call, select a unit to call, then place the call.

1 Press the CALL softkey.

The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.

2 Select a unit in one of the following ways:

• From the ID number list:

– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID in the display.

– Use the prestored list by pressing the navigation keys to

locate the name/ID you want to call.

– Press the Mode up

the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member.

– Enter, using the keypad or keypad mic, the ID of the

desired unit.

Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be

accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.

3 Press the microphone PTT button.

A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLEASE WAIT.

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Trunking Operation

4 Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your

current call:

• If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Private Conversation.

• If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACKNOWLEDGE and a momentary, lowpitched tone sounds.

Try again, or press the HOME button to return to normal operation.

• If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds.

Try again, or press the HOME button to return to normal operation.

5 To return to normal operation, press the HOME button .

Note: If you do not press the HOME button to hang up, your unit

will remain in the Private Conversation state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.

Trunking Operation

Failsoft

If the trunked system’s central controller fails for any reason, the radio indicates failsoft. In this condition, the radio transmits and receives on a pre-determined frequency in a conventional mode.

Failsoft ensures that you will have communications capability at all times. Radios can be programmed by the system administrator so units that normally communicate on the same trunked mode will be assigned to the same failsoft repeater frequency.

Since the normal trunking features do not operate during failsoft, much of the privacy of trunked systems is lost. You must share the channel with other users until the failure is corrected.

To continue, in Failsoft, to communicate with other talkgroups:

1 Rotate the Mode knob rocker switch to change to a different

repeater frequency.

The failsoft condition is indicated by a faint beeping tone every every nine seconds (radio unsquelched).

When the trunking system returns to normal operation, the beeping tone stops.

2 Press the PTT button to talk, and release the button to listen.

Failsoft:

If a system that is in failsoft is accessed while in scan, the radio freezes scan and remains on the failsoft frequency for a period of six seconds. This time period can be changed by a qualified radio technician. This allows the operator to monitor the failsoft frequency for activity before resuming scanning.

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Trunking Operation

Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only)

The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected individuals, operating in separate trunked talkgroups, into a single group so that they can communicate.

Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment

When your unit receives a dynamic regrouping ID assignment, a unique chirp sounds to alert you that your unit has been dynamically regrouped. The display shows the new dynamic mode name assignment. Examples of the field-programmable dynamic mode names include 16 DYNMC, 8 TACTCL.

• Press the PTT button. The radio makes a chirp and transmits on the dynamically assigned mode.

After the dispatcher releases your mobile from the dynamic ID assignment, your radio returns to the last selected, nondynamic regrouping mode.

• If no dynamic regrouping assignment has been made, a lowpitched tone sounds if you attempt to select a dynamic mode.

Trunking Operation

Selecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only)

The dispatcher may classify regrouped units into one of two categories: select-enabled or select-disabled.

Select-enabled Units are free to make mode changes to any of

the available talkgroups, including the dynamic group.

Select-disabled Units cannot change modes because the

dispatcher has specifically chosen to force the unit to remain in the dynamic mode.

Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only)

Pres the RPGM softkey to request regrouping.

A high-pitched tone sounds, indicating your request was received by the system’s central controller.

The display changes to REPROGRAM RQST while the request is being processed.

If the regrouping request is acknowledged, a dispatcheracknowledge signal sounds (four high-pitched tones), and the display shows ACK RECEIVED.

The radio then returns to normal operation.

If the regrouping request is not acknowledged within six to eight seconds, the display alternates between showing NO ACKNOWLEDGE and a low-pitched tone sounds.

At this time, do the following:

• Press the PTT button to resend the regroup request

• Press the HOME button to return to normal operation.

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Trunking Operation

SmartZone

The SmartZone® feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single-trunked site (antenna location) when operating in a SmartZone system. SmartZone units provide expanded wide-area coverage.

SmartZone automatically switches the radio to a different site when the current site signal becomes unacceptable. This usually happens when the vehicle in which the radio is located is driven out of the range of one site, and into the range of another.

Under normal conditions, a SmartZone-enabled radio functions invisibly to the operator. However, the operator does have some manual controls on the Control Head: the SITE softkey. This button can be used to check, or change, the SmartZone operation.

Site-Button Operation

To check which site the radio has currently selected:

Press the SITE softkey momentarily.

The display momentarily shows the current site name and RSSI (received signal strength indicator).

One of the following conditions can also occur:

• If the radio is not locked onto a site, but is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING.

• If the radio has not yet received site ID information for the current site, the radio displays SITE XX.

Trunking Operation

Locking onto a Site

In areas that commonly have weak signals, use the SmartZone lock function to prevent the radio from automatically scanning for a new site.

1 Press the SITE softkey momentarily to display the current lock

status.

Either the display shows SITE LOCKED or SITE UNLOCKED. Press HOME button or SITE softkey again to return to normal operation.

2 To change the locked or unlocked condition, press and hold the

SITE softkey until a tone sounds and the display changes.

After temporarily displaying the new condition, the radio returns to normal operation.

Site Trunking

In a SmartZone system, if the zone controller for a particular site fails, the site enters into a site-trunking operational mode. In this mode of operation, the user can only communicate with other units at the same site.

Radios in a SmartZone system can be programmed by a qualified radio technician to display SITE TRUNKING when site trunking becomes active. The display alternates with the current mode display as long as the radio remains in site trunking. The radio also sounds a valid-key chirp when it first detects site trunking.

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Trunking Operation

Out-of-Range Indication

The out-of-range display/audible indication feature can be enabled by a qualified radio technician. The display alternately shows OUT OF RANGE and the current selected mode, and a low-pitched tone sounds every six seconds:

• When the radio is out of range of the system and can no longer lock onto the control channel

• When the radio is in failsoft and cannot lock onto the failsoft channel.

The out-of-range indication remains in effect until one of the following conditions occur:

• The radio locks on a control channel

• The radio locks on a failsoft channel

• The radio is turned off

Trunking Operation

Trunked Announcement

The announcement capability allows a user to make announcements to the entire user group, as well as monitor talkgroup calls and other announcements.

Announcement calls are handled in two different ways, depending on the trunked central controller configuration. The two types are called ruthless and non-ruthless preemption.

• Ruthless Preemption: When a ruthless preemption

announcement call is initiated, the requesting radio begins transmitting immediately. All associated talkgroup calls taking place on other channels are immediately halted, and the radios are steered to the announcement call.

Transmitting radios continue to transmit until the PTT button is released, at which time they also unmute for the announcement call. Individual calls (Private Conversation and telephone interconnect) are not affected.

• Non-Ruthless Preemption: When a non-ruthless preemption

announcement is initiated, the initiating unit receives a telephonetype busy tone, followed by a call back when all associated talkgroup conversations end.

Once an announcement call is pending, any attempts by other users to initiate a talkgroup call will result in a telephone-type busy tone. These users will not receive a call back until the announcement call is complete.

Initiating an Announcement

If your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls:

1 Rotate the Mode knob to locate the announcement-group

mode.

2 Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement.

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Trunking Operation

Notes

Secure Operation

Features Available on Secure XTL 2500

This chapter covers features available on XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radios with secure encryption. The following topics are covered:

• Receiving a Private Message (page 74)

• Transmitting a Private Message (page 74)

• System Considerations (page 75)

• Loss Indication (page 75)

• Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) (page 76)

• Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) (page 78)

Note: Keyloading is not available from the control head in a remote

mount configuration; however, it is available from the front of the transceiver.

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Secure Operation

Receiving a Private Message

1 Select a mode by rotating the Mode knob.

2 Using the Volume Knob, adjust the volume to a comfortable

listening level.

In conventional modes and, if enabled, in trunking modes, the BUSY light blinks and the radio unmutes when the radio is receiving a private message.

Note: The secure on/off state does not affect received messages.

The radio automatically receives coded or clear messages.

Transmitting a Private Message

1 Press the SEC softkey to turn on the coded mode.

Some radio modes may have secure automatically set on or off if the mode-strapped Secure feature is enabled.

The display shows the current key if multi-key has been enabled.

Note: If the coded mode is selected, the D is on. If the standard

(clear) mode is selected, the D indicator is off.

2 Monitor the mode to be sure it is not in use.

3 Press and hold the SEC softkey to transmit.

The XMIT indicator lights, and the display shows the current key selected when transmitting in the coded mode, if multikey and Display on PTT are enabled.

Secure Operation

System Considerations

• Trunked Systems only: If you press the PTT button when no

secure-voice channel is available, the display shows NO SECURE, and a continuous talk-prohibit tone sounds until you release the PTT button.

• Analog trunking systems: You are not allowed to change from

a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call. If you attempt to change from a secure to a clear transmission during a call, the radio generates a talk-prohibit tone, and the display will show SEC ONLY or SECURE ONLY.

• Digital trunking systems: You are allowed to change from a

secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call.

Loss Indication

When you press the PTT button while in the coded mode and without the encryption module containing a valid key, the speaker generates bursts of alert tones, and the display shows KEY FAIL until you release the PTT button.

When the radio is first turned on, six medium-pitched tones sound and the display momentarily shows KEY FAIL to indicate that the encryption module does not contain a valid key for the current mode.

If the periodic keyfail tone feature is enabled, six medium-pitched tones are generated every five to ten seconds while the radio is not transmitting or receiving to remind you that the radio does not have a valid key for the current mode. The keyfail reminder will not sound when the radio is in clear mode.

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Secure Operation

Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only)

The Select Key feature allows you to manually select any one of the 16 encryption keys.

If the current mode is programmed with key selection being strapped to force the current mode to use a predetermined key, the Select Key menu will not appear as a Secure menu item.

1 Press and hold down the SEC softkey until a tone sounds, which

indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu.

2 Use the navigation keys to locate the KEY SEL option.

3 Press the SEL softkey to enter the Key Selection menu.

The display changes to show the last user-selected key.

4 Do one of the following:

• Use the navigation keys to review the encryption keys,

• Use direct keypad entry to access the encryption keys.

5 Choose one of the following:

• To save a key, press the SEL softkey.

The radio returns to the home display.

• To select the default encryption keys on a radio-wide basis, press the SEL softkey while the radio displays PRESET.

Selecting preset causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed keys on a per-zone/-mode basis.

Note: When you scroll to an erased key, the display alternates

between the key name and ERASED.

Secure Operation

6 To abort this menu, press the HOME button or the PTT button.

Pressing HOME exits the key-select menu without saving the selected key choice.

Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected key choice and allows the radio to transmit.

When you abort the key-select menu, the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu.

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Secure Operation

Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only)

The Select an Index feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption keys from among the available keys stored in the radio. For example, you could have a group of three keys structured to one index, and another group of three different keys structured to another index. By changing indices, you would automatically switch from one set of keys to the other.

If the mobile does not support indexing, the index menu will not appear as a Secure menu item.

1 Press and hold down the SEC softkey until a tone sounds,

which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu.

2 Use the navigation keys to locate the INDX SEL option.

3 Press the SEL softkey to enter the Index Selection menu.

The display changes to show the last index that was selected and stored after the Index Selection menu was entered.

4 Use the navigation keys to locate the desired key index.

5 Choose one of the following:

• To save an index key, press the SEL softkey. The radio will save the index and return to normal operation,

• To abort from the Index Selection menu, press the HOME button or the PTT button. (Pressing the PTT button allows the radio to transmit.)

Troubleshooting

The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems.

The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off.

If your radio is locked up or the display shows FAIL 01/90, turn the radio off and then back on. If this does not correct the condition, take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service.

If radio operation is intermittent, check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service. Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure.

If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician.

CAUTION

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Notes

Accessories

Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTL 2500 mobile two-way radio.

For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site:

http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml

Antennas

Part No. Description

HAD4006_ VHF, 136–144 MHz, quarterwave whip,

roof mount

HAD4007_ VHF, 144–150.8 MHz, quarterwave,

roof mount

HAD4008_ VHF, 150.8–162 MHz, quarterwave,

roof mount

HAD4009_ VHF, 162–174 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

HAD4014_R VHF, 140–174 MHz, halfwave, roof

mount

HAD4016_ VHF, 136–162 MHz, quarterwave,

wideband, roof mount

HAD4017_ VHF, 146–174 MHz, quarterwave,

wideband, roof mount

RAD4000_ VHF, 136–174 MHz, halfwave, roof

mount

RAD4002_RB VHF, 136–144 MHz, quarterwave

RAD4003_RB VHF, 144–150.8 MHz, quarterwave

RAD4004_RB VHF, 150.8–162 MHz, quarterwave

RAD4005_RB VHF, 162–174 MHz, quarterwave

RAD4010_RB VHF, 136–174 MHz, halfwave, roof

mount

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Accessories

HAE4003_ UHF, 450–470 MHz, quarterwave whip

HAE4004_ UHF, 470–512 MHz, quarterwave

HAE4011_ UHF, 450–470 MHz, 3.5 db, roof mount

HAE4012_ UHF, 470–495 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mount

HAE4013_ UHF, 494–512 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mount

HAE6010_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, 3.5 db gain

HAE6011_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, 5.0 db gain

HAE6012_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, quarterwave whip

HAE6013_ UHF, 380–470 MHz, 2.0 db gain,

wideband

HAE6015_ UHF, 450–512 MHz, broadband

HAE6016_ UHF, 490–512 MHz, quarterwave whip,

motorcycle

RAE4014_RB UHF, 450–470 MHz, 5.0 db

RAE4015_RL UHF, 470–494 MHz, 5.0 db gain

RAE4016_RB UHF, 494–512 MHz, 5.0 db gain

RAE4024_RB UHF, 450–482 MHz, quarterwave whip,

motorcycle

HAF4002 800–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

HAF4013_ 764–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

HAF4014_ 764–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

HAF4016_ 764–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

HAF4017_ 764–870 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

RRA4914 800–900 MHz, quarterwave, roof

mount

Accessories

Bull Horns for Siren and Public Address

Part No. Description

TDN6251_ Round with chrome finish

TDN6252_ Rectangular with chrome finish

TDN6253_ Underhood with gray finish

TDN6254_ Round with gray finish

Cables

Part No. Description

HKN4191_ Power, high-power, dash-mount

HKN4192_ Power, 20-ft., remote-mount

HKN4356_ 17-ft. (W4/5/7/9)

HKN6160_ Data, 6-ft., dash-mount (kit)

HKN6161_ Data, 20-ft., dash-mount (kit)

HKN6163_ USB

HLN4952_ Fuse kit for green/orange leads

HKN6164A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 40M (131

FT)

HKN6165A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 35M (115

FT)

HKN6166A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 23M (75 FT)

HKN6167A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 15M (50 FT)

HKN6168A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 10M (30 FT)

HKN6169A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 5M (17 FT)

HKN6170A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 3M (10 FT)

HKN6182A Cable/Adapter, Keyloader

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Accessories

HKN6184A Cable, CH Programming (RS-USB)

HKN6183A Cable, CH Programming (RS-232)

HKN6184 Flash/Programming cable (USB)

HKN6183 Flash/Programming cable (RS232)

YLN1148_ Armored, for handset/hangup mic

HMN4082A Armored, for handset/hangup mic

Microphones

Part No. Description

HMN1079_ Motorcycle Palm D-Sub 9 connector

HMN4081A Motorcycle Palm GCAI connector

HMN4079_ Keypad Mic

HMN6185A_ Standard palm

Miscellaneous

Part No. Description

HLN5113_ Emergency footswitch

HLN6188_ Emergency pushbutton

HLN6372_ Key lock mount

Remote Mounting Kits

Part No. Description

HLN6921A Remote-to-dash

HLN6922A Dash-to-remote

Speakers

Part No. Description

HSN4031_ 7.5 W external

HSN4032_ 13 W external

HSN4038_ 7.5 W remote weather-resistant

HSN4039_ 13 W remote weather-resistant

HSN6003_ Motorcycle, weather-resistant

Trunnion Kits

Accessories

Part No. Description

HLN6909_ Quick-release, high-power

HLN6910_ Standard high-power

HKN6186A Trunnion, CH Remote Mount

HLN6861 HDWR Millenium St. Install - Mid Power

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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Special Channel Assignments

Emergency Channel

If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order:

1 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, M AY D AY.”

2 “THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.”

State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.

3 Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel.

4 “WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”

State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:

• latitude and longitude

• bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north)

• distance to a well-known landmark

• vessel course, speed or destination

5 State the nature of the distress.

6 Specify what kind of assistance you need.

7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing

medical attention, if any.

8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to

responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.

9 “OVER.”

10 Wait for a response.

11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio

and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Non-Commercial Call Channel

For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9.

Operating Frequency Requirements

A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:

• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz frequency

• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be capable of operating:

• in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting

frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency band, and

• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels

specified in the table below.

Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be

lawfully used by the general public in US waters.

Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard.

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List

Channel

Number

1 156.050 160.650

2 156.100 160.700

* 156.150 160.750

4 156.200 160.800

5 156.250 160.850

6 156.300 –

7 156.350 160.950

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Frequency (MHz)

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel

Number

8 156.400 –

9 156.450 156.450

10 156.500 156.500

11 156.550 156.550

12 156.600 156.600

13** 156.650 156.650

14 156.700 156.700

15** 156.750 156.750

16 156.800 156.800

17** 156.850 156.850

18 156.900 161.500

19 156.950 161.550

20 157.000 161.600

* 157.050 161.650

22 157.100 161.700

* 157.150 161.750

24 157.200 161.800

25 157.250 161.850

26 157.300 161.900

27 157.350 161.950

28 157.400 162.000

60 156.025 160.625

* 156.075 160.675

62 156.125 160.725

63 156.175 160.775

* 156.225 160.825

65 156.275 160.875

66 156.325 160.925

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Frequency (MHz)

Motorola XTL2500 user guide

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