Motorola XTNID User Manual

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of Motorola, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. © 2007 Motorola, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

CONTENTS

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Computer Software Copyrights . . . . . . . 4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Safety and RF

Exposure Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Batteries and Chargers Safety Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operational Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 7

Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Parts of the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ON/OFF/Volume Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Model Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . 10

Batteries and Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery Features and Charging Options . .12

About the Li-Ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery Recycling and Disposal . . . . . .13

Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery. .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Alkaline Battery Pack (optional accessory).

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installing Alkaline Battery . . . . . . . . . .15

Removing Alkaline Batteries. . . . . . . . . 15

Power Supply, Adaptors and Drop-in Tray

Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installing Spring Action Belt Clip. . . . . .17

Battery Life Information . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit

Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Charging a Stand-Alone Battery. . . . . .20

Charging a Standard Battery . . . . . . . .20

Identifying the Drop-In Charger’s Position

Before Charging Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .21

CONTENTS

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Charging a High Capacity Battery. . . . 22

Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators . 23

Estimated Charging Time . . . . . . . . . . 24

Charging a Radio and Battery Using a Multi­Unit Charger-MUC (Optional Accessory)

CONTENTS

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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Turning radio ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Reading the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Talking and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Signal Strength Indicator and Channel Busy

Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Talk Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Hands-Free Use/VOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . 31

Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX).

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Battery Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Reset To Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . .32

End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep

Tone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Keypad Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

MENU Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting VOX / iVOX sensitivity . . . . . . . 34

Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Entering Programming Mode. . . . . . . . . . .38

Programming RX (Reception) Frequencies. .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Programming RX (Reception) Codes (CTCSS/

DPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Programming RX (Reception) Bandwidth .40

Programming Scramble L . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Programming Maximum Number of Channels.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Programming Call Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Programming Microphone Gain Level . . . .43

Programming Microphone Accessory Gain

Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Programming Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Programming Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing Channel Alias Name . . . . . . . . . . 46

Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

CPS (Computer Programming Software). 48

Bandwidth Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Battery Type Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Scramble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cloning Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

What to do if cloning fails . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Frequency and Code Charts . . . . . . . . . 58

Motorola Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . 62

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

What Is Not Covered By The Warranty . . 62

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Carry Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

CONTENTS

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English

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS

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

COPYRIGHTS

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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SAFETY

!

C

n

PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF
EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

Before using this product, read
the operating instructions and RF
energy awareness information

a u t i o

This radio is restricted to occupational use
only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure
requirements.

contained in the Product Safety
and RF Exposure booklet
enclosed with your radio.

ATTENTION!

For a list of Motorola-approved antennas,
batteries, and other accessories, visit the
following website which lists approved
accessories:

http://www.motorola.com/XTNi

SAFETY

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BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SAFETY INFORMATION

This document contains important safety and
operating instructions. Read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.

Before using the battery charger, read all the
instructions and cautionary markings on

• the charger,

SAFETY INFORMATION

• the battery, and

• the radio using the battery.

1. To reduce risk of injury, charge only the

rechargeable Motorola-authorised batteries.

Other batteries may explode, causing personal

injury and damage.

2. Use of accessories not recommended by

Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury.

3. To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug

and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord

when disconnecting the charger.

4. An extension cord should not be used unless

absolutely necessary. Use of an improper

extension cord could result in risk of fire and

electric shock. If an extension cord must be

used, make sure that the cord size is 18AWG

for lengths up to 6.5 feet (2.0 m), and 16AWG

for lengths up to 9.8 feet (3.0 m).

5. To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury,

do not operate the charger if it has been broken

or damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified

Motorola service representative.

6. Do not disassemble the charger; it is not

repairable and replacement parts are not

available. Disassembly of the charger may

result in risk of electrical shock or fire.

7. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the

charger from the AC outlet before attempting

any maintenance or cleaning

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OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Turn the radio OFF when charging battery.

• The charger is not suitable for outdoor use. Use

only in dry locations/conditions.

• Connect charger only to an appropriately fused

and wired supply of the correct voltage (as

specified on the product).

• Disconnect charger from line voltage by

removing main plug.

• The outlet to which this equipment is connected

should be nearby and easily accessible.

• Maximum ambient temperature around the

power supply equipment must not exceed 40°C

(104°F).

• Make sure the cord is located where it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to water,

damage, or stress.

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

SAFETY INFORMATION

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RADIO OVERVIEW

PARTS OF THE RADIO

RADIO OVERVIEW

English

Antenna

Microphone

LED
Indicator

Use ‘Menu’
button to lock
keypad

Front
Buttons

LED Indicator

ON/
OFF/
Volume

Accessory
Connector

Model Label

Use / to scroll
up/down through

channels and menu
setting

Lithium-Ion
Battery

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PTT (Push-to­Tal k ) B u t t on

SB1 - Monitor
Button

SB2 - Scan/
Nuisance
Channel Delete

ON/OFF/Volume Knob

Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust
the radio’s volume.

Microphone

Speak clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.

Antenna

The radio’s antenna is non-removable.

Front Buttons

Accessory Connector

Used to connect compatible audio

accessories.

Model Label

Indicate the model of the radio

LED Indicator

Used to give battery status, power-up status,
radio call information and scan status.

• Button

MENU

This button gives you access to set up features
like VOX/iVOX levels, battery type, etc. It also
allows you to move through all the features
while in Programming Mode

• / Toggle up / down buttons

Allows you to scroll up/down the menu options
or set up programming values. These buttons
are not programmable buttons.

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RADIO OVERVIEW

• Programmable Button

C

Default set to generate the current
programmed call tone.

• Programmable Button

B

Default set to preset channel 1

(Computer Programming Software)” on

page 48.

Side Buttons

• Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button

Press and hold down this button to talk,
release it to listen.

RADIO OVERVIEW

• Programmable Button

Default set to preset channel 2

Note: A short press of either preset button (B or C)

tunes the radio to the preset channel and the

radio will play a good chirp. You can assign

different functions to these buttons via the

CPS. For example: Backlight Time Out,

Reverse Burst, Power Select, Scan/

Nuisance Channel Delete, Monitor and Call

Tones. To learn more about how to program

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these buttons refer to

Programming Mode” on page 38 and “CPS

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“Entering

• Side Button 1 (SB1)

The Side Button 1 is a general button that can
be configured by the CPS. The default setting
of the SB1 button is "Monitor".

• Side Button 2 (SB2)

The Side Button 2 is a general button that can
be configured by the CPS. The SB2 button
default setting is ‘Scan/Nuisance Channel
Delete’.

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

XTNi™ Series provides different types of
batteries. For more information, see

“Battery

Features and Charging Options” on page 12.

This User Guide covers multiple radio models,
and may detail some features your radio does
not have. The model number of the radio is
shown on the front of the radio, underneath the

speaker, and tells you the following
information:

Model

XTNiD PMR446 0.5 8 Non-removable

Frequency

Band

Transmit Power

(Watts)

Number of

Channels

Antenna

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RADIO OVERVIEW

English

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

XTNi™ Series radios provide Lithium-Ion (Li­Ion) batteries that comes in different capacities
that will define the battery life. It also offers the
option to use Alkaline batteries.The radio

CHARGERS

comes equipped with a rapid charger.

BATTERIES AND

BATTERY FEATURES AND CHARGING
OPTIONS

About the Li-Ion Battery

The XTNi™ radio series come equipped with a
rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This battery
should be charged before initial use to ensure
optimum capacity and performance.

Battery life is determined by several factors.
Among the more critical are the regular
overcharge of batteries and the average depth
of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the
greater the overcharge and the deeper the
average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery
will last. For example, a battery which is
overcharged and discharged 100% several

times a day, lasts fewer cycles than a battery
that receives less of an overcharge and is
discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery
which receives minimal overcharging and
averages only 25% discharge, lasts even
longer.

Motorola batteries are designed specifically to
be used with a Motorola charger and vice
versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment
may lead to battery damage and void the
battery warranty. The battery should be at
about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery
(below 50° F [10°C]) may result in leakage of
electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95°F
[35°C]) results in reduced discharge capacity,
affecting the performance of the radio.
Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a
temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that
batteries are charged within the temperature
limits stated above.

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Battery Recycling and Disposal

Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
However, recycling facilities may not be
available in all areas. Under various U.S. state
laws and the laws of several other countries,
batteries must be recycled and cannot be
disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact
your local waste management agency for
specific requirements and information in your
area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages
the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and
Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery
collection and recycling.

Many retailers and dealers participate in this
program. For the location of the drop-off facility
closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web
site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8­BATTERY. This internet site and telephone
number also provides other useful information
concerning recycling options for consumers,
businesses and governmental agencies.

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

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Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND

slots

1. Turn OFF the radio.

2. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery

pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery

into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.

3. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until a click is heard.

Note: To learn about the Li-Ion Battery Life

features, refer to
on page 12.

“About the Li-Ion Battery”

battery
latch

battery
latch

1. Turn OFF the radio.

2. Push down the battery latch and hold it

depressed while removing the battery.

3. Pull the battery away from the radio.

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Alkaline Battery Pack (optional accessory)

Installing Alkaline Battery

1. Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON.

2. Remove Li-Ion battery

3. Assemble alkaline battery pack (optional

accessory) in the same steps as installing the
Li-Ion battery pack.

4. Remove battery door from alkaline battery
pack.

5. Slide the 5 AA alkaline batteries into the frame,
matching the markings inside the
compartment.

Removing Alkaline Batteries

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

1. Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON.

2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the

battery, downwards.

3. Pull the top of the battery away from the radio’s
body, and lift the battery from the radio’s body.

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Power Supply, Adaptors and Drop-in Tray
Charger

CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND

Drop-in Tray Charger

Adaptor

Adaptor

Power Supply

Your radio comes with one Drop-in Tray
Charger, one Power Supply (also known as
"transformer") and a set of adaptors.

Your power supply, has a "switchable"
capability which allows to suit any of the
adaptors that comes with your radio package.
The adaptor you should choose to install
depends on the region you're located.

Once you have identified the adaptor that
matches your electrical outlet, proceed to
install it as follows:

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Power Supply

Install

• Slide down the adaptor grooves into the power

supply until it snaps into place.

• Slide the adaptor upward to remove.

Note: The adaptor shown in the pictures are just

for illustration purposes. The adaptor you

should install may be different.

Power Supply

Remove

When acquiring additional chargers or power
supplies, make sure you have similar drop-in
tray chargers and power supplies set. For part
number details refer to

“Chargers” on page 65.

Installing Spring Action Belt Clip

belt clip tab

Spring
Action Belt
Clip

1. Slide the spring action belt clip rails into the belt

clip grooves on the back of the battery pack

and slide it down until the belt clip tab snaps

into place.

2. To remove, pull back the metal release tab on

the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt

clip upward to remove.

Battery Life Information

Li-Ion Battery Life

Depending on the radio model and/or region
the battery capacity will be different. This
feature will determine the estimated battery
life. When the Battery Save feature is ON
(enabled by default) the battery life will be
longer.

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

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The following chart summarizes battery life
estimations:

Li-Ion Battery Life

Alkaline Battery Life

The following chart provides estimations about
the Battery Life using the Alkaline Batteries:

CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND

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Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save

feature ON

Battery 0.5 Watt

Standard 16 hours

High Capacity 32 hours

Note: Battery life is estimated based

on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/

90% standby standard duty

cycle.

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Alkaline Battery Life

Battery Save Feature 0.5 Watt

ON 35 hours

Note:

• Battery life are being estimated

based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/

90% standby standard duty cycle.

Battery Meter

The battery meter located in the upper left
corner of the display indicates how much
battery power you have remaining.

Charging with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit
Charger

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

XTNi™ Series Battery Meter

3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar

Battery

Typ e

Li-Ion 100%-70% 70%-30% 30%-0%

AA 100%-70% 70%-30% 30%-0%

Charging the Battery

To charge the battery (with the radio attached),
place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi-Unit
Charger.

Power Supply
(Transformer)

Drop-in Tray
Charger Port

1. Place the drop-in tray charger on a flat surface.

2. Insert the connector of the power supply into

the port on the side of the drop-in tray charger.

3. Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet.

4. Insert the radio into the tray with the front of the

radio facing the front of the charger, as shown.

Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio,

turn the radio OFF to ensure a full charge.

See

“Operational Safety Guidelines” on

page 7 for more information.

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Charging a Stand-Alone Battery

CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND

To charge a battery whilst not attached to the
radio - at step 4 above, insert the battery into
the tray, with the inside surface of the battery
facing the front of the charger, as shown.
Ensure the slots in the battery correctly engage
in the charger.

Important: Ensure that the bracket in the charger is

adjusted to the correct position for

either Standard or High-capacity

battery. See "Charging a Standard

Battery" on

page 20.

Charging a Standard Battery

The drop-in tray charger has a removable
bracket that is adjustable depending on the
type of battery that needs to be charged. It is
designed to charge either the battery (with the
radio) or a standalone battery. The drop-in tray
charger comes by default set up to charge a
standard battery. The following image on page
page 21 shows the orientation for each battery:

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Identifying the Drop-In Charger’s Position

A

Before Charging Battery

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

djustable bracket

Standard

High and Ultra High Capacity

Adjustable bracket

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Charging a High Capacity Battery

CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND

Removable

Piece

Removable

Piece

Turn around

horizontal

180 degree

To convert the charger from the default

setup to accommodate the high capacity:

1. Squeeze both tabs on each side of the

removable bracket in the drop-in charger tray

carefully and lift the bracket from the charger

tray.

2. Rotate the removable bracket 180 degrees and
replace it by fitting it in the charger slot until it
clicks. The label on the removable bracket
should show "High & Ultra Capacity Battery"
facing front of the charger.

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3. Repeat same procedure to return position back

to charging a Standard Battery. Label on the

removable bracket should show "Standard

Battery" facing front.

Note: Make sure the bracket is assembled

correctly for both standalone battery and

battery (with radio) to be properly charged.

Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators

Standard Charger LED Indicator

Status LED Status Comments

Power ON

Charging Blinking red (slow) The charger is currently charging

Charging
Complete

Battery Fault(*) Blinking red (fast) Battery had a fault when battery was inserted

Notes:

• (*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue.

• (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used

Status LED Status Comments

Power ON Steady green indication for 3 seconds The charger has powered up

Charging Blinking green The charger is currently charging

Top-off Charging Blinking green (slow) Battery is near fully charged

Charge
Complete

Battery Fault (*) Blinking red (fast) Battery has a fault when battery was inserted

Waiting to
Charge (**)

Notes:

• (*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue.

• (**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used

Steady red indication for 3
seconds

Steady red indication Battery is fully charged

The charger has powered up

Rapid Charger LED Indicator

Steady green indication Battery is fully charged

Double-blink yellow indications Battery charging conditions not suitable

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

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Estimated Charging Time

The following table gives the estimated times
to charge the battery. For further details, see
“Accessories” on page 64.

CHARGERS

BATTERIES AND

Estimated Charging Time

Charging a Radio and Battery Using a Multi­Unit Charger-MUC (Optional Accessory)

Rapid Charging

English

Charging

Solution

Solution

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Battery Capacity

Standard High

1.5 hours 3 hours

The Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in
charging of up to 6 radios or batteries.
Batteries can be charged with the radios or
removed and placed in the MUC separately.

Each of the 6 charging pockets can hold a
radio or battery, but not both.

1. Place the charger on a flat surface.

2. Insert the power cord plug into the jack on the

MUC.

3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet.

4. Turn the radio OFF.

5. Adjust the removable bracket for battery type, if

necessary.

6. Insert the radio or battery into the charging

pocket.

Notes:

• This Multi-Unit Charger will also allow you to

clone up to 3 radios (3 "Source" radios and 3

"Target" radios).

BATTERIES AND

CHARGERS

Notes:

• This Multi-Unit Charger will also allow you to

clone up to 3 radios (3 "Source" radios and 3

"Target" radios).

• When cloning, the MUC does not need to be

plugged into a power source, but all radios

require charged batteries. Further details on

MUC’s operation are explained in the Instruc

tions Sheet provided with the MUC. Please

refer to the Accessories section in order to

identify the part number for ordering the MUC.

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• When cloning, the MUC does not need to be

plugged into a power source, but all radios

require charged batteries. Further details on how

to clone units are explained in the Instructions

Sheet provided with the MUC. Refer to the

“Accessories” section in order to identify the part

number for ordering the MUC.

Detailed information is available with the MUC
operation instructions leaflet.

MUC LED Indicator

Status LED Status Comments

Charging

Charge

Complete

Battery Fault

(*)

* Normally reseating the battery pack will correct the issue.

Steady Red

Indication

Steady Green

Indication

Red Fast

Blinking

The charger is currently

charging

Battery is fully charged

Battery had a fault when

battery was inserted

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READING THE DISPLAY

For the following explanation refer to “Parts of
the radio” on page 8.

TURNING RADIO ON/OFF

Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Knob clockwise to
turn ON the radio. The radio chirps and the
LED briefly blinks red.

To turn the radio OFF rotate the ON/OFF/
Volume Knob counterclockwise until you hear
a "click" and the radio LED indicator turns OFF.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Knob clockwise to

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increase the volume, or counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.

Note: Do not hold the radio too close to your ear

when adjusting the volume or if it is at a high

volume setting.

Scan

Battery
Level

Channel
Indicator

Vox /
iVox

Keypad
Lock

Programming
Mode Indicator

Scramble

Hi Power

Frequency
indicator

Repeater/Talk around

Channel Number

Interference

elimi nator c ode

indicator

Signal
Strength

Notes:

• The radio display shown here is for icon location

only. Each radio display may appear different

(channel and code) based on the pre-

programmed radio defaults and features

available in the model or region. Pressing any

button, except the PTT button, will turn on the

backlight.

• Repeater/Talk Around capability is not available

for all Radio Models

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SELECTING A CHANNEL

Your radio offers different number of
conventional channels. To select a channel,
press the

/ buttons until you reach

the desired channel.

Note: In order to listen to all activity on a current

channel, short press the SB1 in order to set

the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. This feature is

called "CTCSS/DPL Defeat (Squelch set to

SILENT)".

Program each channel separately. Each
channel has its own Frequency, Interference
Eliminator Code and Scan Settings.

TALKING AND MONITORING

It is important to monitor for traffic before
transmitting to ensure that you do not "talk
over" someone who is already transmitting

To monitor, press and hold the SB1(*) button to
access channel traffic. If no activity is present,
you will hear "static". Press the SB1 button
again to release.

Once channel traffic has cleared, proceed with
your call by pressing the PTT button.

When transmitting, the radio LED will be solid
red.

(*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed for

a different mode.

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Select a channel by rotating the ON/OFF/

Volume Knob and press the

until you reach the desired channel.

2. Make sure the PTT button is released and

listen for voice activity.

3. The LED indicator blinks RED while your radio

is receiving.

4. To respond, hold the radio vertically 1 to 2

inches (2.5 to 5cm) from your mouth. Press the

PTT button to talk; release it to listen.

Note: Please notice that when the radio is receiving

or transmitting, the LED is always red.

/ buttons

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Signal Strength Indicator and Channel
Busy Indicators

When there is activity on a frequency the radio
displays the strength indicator icon
the radio LED blinks rapidly. The radio signal
strength icon can change from 1 (weakest) to 6
(strongest) depending on the radio reception
coverage. This can help determine when a
radio is moving out of range.

Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may

affect the strength of the incoming signal.

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while

TALK RANGE

XTNi™ Series radios have been designed to
maximize performance and improve
transmission range in the field. It is
recommended that you do not use the radios
closer than 1.5 meters apart, to avoid
interference.

Talk range depends on the terrain. It will be
affected by concrete structures, heavy foliage
and by operating radios indoors or in vehicles.

Optimal range occurs in flat, open areas with
up to 9 kilometres of coverage. Medium range
occurs when buildings and trees are in the
way. Minimal range occurs when dense foliage
and mountains obstruct the communication
path.

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To establish proper two-way radio
communication, the channel, frequency, and
interference eliminator codes must be the
same on both radios. This will depend on the
stored profile that has been preprogrammed
on the radio:

1. Channel: Current channel that the radio is

using, depending upon radio model.

2. Frequency: The frequency your radio uses to

transmit/receive.

3. Interference Eliminator Code: These codes

help minimize interference by providing you

with a choice of code combinations.

4. Scramble Code: Codes that make your

transmissions sound garbled to anyone

listening who is not set to that specific code.

5. Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable

channel spacing, which must match other

radios for optimum audio quality.

For details of how to set up frequencies and
CTCSS/DPL codes in your channels,

“Entering

Programming Mode” on page 38.

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RADIO LED INDICATORS

RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION

Channel Alias Edit Red heartbeat

Channel Busy

Cloning Mode

Cloning In Progress

Fatal Error at Power up

Low Battery

Low Battery Shutdown

Monitor

Power-Up

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‘Idle’ Programming Mode /
Channel Mode

Scan Mode

Transmit (Tx)/Receive (RX)

Note: Channel Alias Edit only applies to Display Models

Solid orange

Two orange heartbeats

Solid orange

One green blink, one orange blink, one green blink, then repeat for
4 seconds

Orange blink

Orange heartbeat

LED is OFF

Solid red for 2 seconds

Green heartbeat

Red heartbeat)

Red heartbeat

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HANDS-FREE USE/VOX

Motorola XTNi™ Series radios can operate
hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible
VOX accessories. A short delay occurs
between when you start talking and the radio
transmits.

With Compatible VOX Accessories

The default factory setting for VOX is OFF. In
order to enable it, please make sure it is
enabled by using the CPS (Computer
Programming Software).

1. Turn radio OFF.

2. Open accessory cover.

3. Insert plug of audio accessory firmly into

accessory jack.

4. Turn radio ON. Radio will beep and LED will
blink double red. The display will show the

VOX

5. Lower radio volume BEFORE placing
accessory near ear.

6. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone
and to receive, stop talking.

7. You can disable VOX operation by pressing M
or removing the audio accessory.

Note: To order accessories, contact your Motorola

icon.

dealer.

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Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX)

Battery Save

• Enable iVOX by pressing the PTT button while
turning the radio ON and the

• iVOX operation can be temporarily disabled by
pressing the PTT button.

• A short press of PTT will re-enable iVOX.

Note:

• The iVOX feature is available only on display
models RDU2080d, RDV2080d.

• To learn how to set VOX/iVOX sensitivity levels
please refer ahead to "Menu Options" in this
same section.

• There is a short delay between when you start
talking and when the radio transmits.To learn

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how to set VOX/iVOX sensitivity levels, please
refer to "

• Note: The iVOX feature is available only on
display models XTNiD.

“MENU Options” on page 33".

will blink.

Battery Save feature extends the battery life as
your radio goes into "idle" state each time
there is no radio activity. To enable/disable,
press SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for
2 or 3 seconds while powering up the radio
until you hear a quick series of beeps. To have
a slightly better attack time, set “Battery Save”
feature to OFF so that the radio is always
ready to transmit or receive without any delays.

Note: Battery Save feature is set to ON by default

Reset To Factory Defaults

Reset to Factory Defaults will set back all radio
features to the original factory default settings.
To do so, press PTT, SB2 and SB1
simultaneously while turning ON the radio until
you hear a high tone chirp beep.

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End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep
Tone)

Short press the SB1 button while turning ON
the radio to enable/disable End of
Transmission Tone.

Keypad Lock/Unlock

You can lock the keypad to avoid accidentally
changing your radio settings. Press and hold
MENU for 4 seconds to lock the radio keypad.
To unlock, press MENU for 4 seconds.

Note: This setting is set to OFF by default.

Keypad Beeps

Keypad Beeps can be enabled/disabled by
short pressing SB2 button (until radio beeps a
"chirp") while turning ON the radio.

Setting VOX/iVOX Sensitivity

The sensitivity of the radio's accessory or

microphone can be adjusted during VOX/iVOX

operation to suit different operating

environments. VOX/iVOX sensitivity can be

programmed via the CPS.

1 = Low sensitivity

2 = Medium sensitivity

3 = High sensitivity

Note: The only buttons that will be not locked using

this feature will be PTT and Button A (if Call
Tone feature has been assigned).

MENU Options

To enter MENU, short press MENU button. The
radio will take you to the next feature option.
For each feature, you can navigate with the

/ buttons. After selecting your desired

settings, you can:

• press MENU to save and go to the next option

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• long press the PTT button to save and exit or

• turn OFF radio to exit without saving changes.

When there is no activity for more than ten
seconds, MENU mode will time out.

If you have VOX enabled (with accessory
connected) and press MENU, your radio will
display the following:

Setting VOX / iVOX sensitivity

The VOX/iVOX sensitivity can be adjusted
via the MENU as well as the CPS. To modify
via the MENU, first make sure you have
enabled either VOX or iVOX. (See
Once VOX/iVOX has been enabled, short
press MENU.

If you have iVOX enabled and press MENU,
your radio will display the following:

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IVO

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page 31).

IVO

To change the sensitivity level, use the /

buttons:

0 = OFF (For VOX accessories only)

1 = Low sensitivity (suitable for noisy
environments)

2 = Medium sensitivity

3 = High sensitivity (suitable for quiet
environments)

Once you have selected the value you want,
press MENU again to go to the next step or
turn OFF radio to exit without saving changes.

X

Battery Type Menu

Only if the battery pack is not detected, the
radio will allow changes to the battery type
setting from either Lithium-Ion or Alkaline.

To change the setting, press the MENU button
as many times as needed until the radio
flashes the current battery type (either
"LITHIUM" or "ALKALINE"). A full battery icon
will be shown as follows:

OFF radio to exit without saving changes.
Battery Type can also be programmed using
the CPS.

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LITHIUM

Use the / buttons to choose wither
"LITHIUM" and "ALKALINE". Once you have
selected the value you want, press MENU
again to save and go to the next step or turn

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Microphone Gain Menu

Microphone Gain Menu

The sensitivity of the microphone can be

The sensitivity of the microphone can be
adjusted to fit different users or operating

adjusted to fit different users or operating
environments.

environments.

Press MENU buttons as many times as

Press MENU buttons as many times as
needed until the radio displays the solid letters

needed until the radio displays the solid letters
"IMIC" on and blinks the current radio

"IMIC" on and blinks the current radio
microphone gain. The VOX icon will be

microphone gain. The VOX icon will be
displayed:

displayed:

IMIC

IMIC

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Press the toggle / button to cycle

Press the toggle / button to cycle
through the microphone gain settings:

through the microphone gain settings:

1 = Low gain,

1 = Low gain,

2 = Medium gain

2 = Medium gain

3 = High gain.

3 = High gain.

Once you have selected the value you want to

Once you have selected the value you want to
set, press MENU again to save and go to the

set, press MENU again to save and go to the
next step or turn the radio OFF to exit without

next step or turn the radio OFF to exit without
saving changes. Microphone gain can be also

saving changes. Microphone gain can be also
be configured using CPS.

be configured using CPS.

Accessory Microphone Gain

Accessory Microphone Gain

In the Accessory Microphone Gain Menu, you

In the Accessory Microphone Gain Menu, you
can configure the microphone gain level for the

can configure the microphone gain level for the
accessory.

accessory.

MIC

MIC

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Press MENU buttons as many times as
needed until the radio displays the solid letters
"MIC" on and blinks the current radio
microphone gain.

The VOX icon will be displayed. Press the
toggle up/down button to cycle through the
microphone gain settings which are similar to
the Microphone Gain Menu. Once you have
selected the value you want to set (1=low
gain,2= Medium gain or 3= high gain), press
MENU again to save and go to the next step or
turn the radio OFF to exit without saving
changes. Microphone Accessory Gain can be
also be configured using CPS.

Scan List Menu

Note: If the MAX CHAN setting in the radio is set

up to 1 (which can be done using CPS) the
Scan Menu will be disabled.

In Scan List Menu you can enable the Channel
Scanning feature for a specific channel
frequency for the radio. To enter Scan Menu,
press MENU button as many times as needed

until the radio display the channel number with
the solid CHAN icon and blink the current
setting "YES" or "NO". The SCAN icon
be also displayed solid:

YES

Press the toggle / buttons to cycle
through all the channels. Press SB2 button to
set SCAN to "YES" or "NO" settings. Once you
have selected the value you want to set, press
MENU again to save and go to the next step or
Turn OFF radio to exit without saving changes.

Scan List Menu can be also be configured
using CPS.

will

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PROGRAMMING FEATURES

ENTERING PROGRAMMING MODE

To enter ‘Programming Mode’, press and hold
both the PTT button and the SB1 button
simultaneously for three seconds, while turning
ON the radio. A unique tone will sound,
indicating that the radio has entered
’Programming Mode’ and the radio LED will
blink a green heartbeat. Once the radio enters
the ‘Programming Mode’, which defaults to
‘Idle’ Programming Mode, the radio LED will be
blinking green heartbeat.

Whenever you enter ’Programming Mode’ the
PROG icon will be displayed and the current
channel aliasing name will be blinking to
indicate that you can select the channel you
want to program. You can scroll up/down to

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select the different channels by pressing the

/ buttons.

In ’Programming Mode’ your radio is capable
of setting values for each channel by moving
between the different programming modes
available: Frequencies, CTCSS/DPL codes
(Interference Eliminator Code), Scramble,
Bandwidth, Maximum Channels, Call Tone,
Microphone Gain and Scan.

• To move along the different Programming
Selection Modes without saving changes,
short press the PTT or MENU buttons.

• To save changes, long press the PTT
button. The radio will return to ’Idle’

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Programming Mode.

• If you're in ’Idle’ Programming Mode and
wish to exit the ’Programming Mode’, long
press the PTT button (to be back to normal
radio operation).

• Whenever you wrap around to the
beginning of the Programming Mode
options, your radio's changes will be
automatically saved, even if you turn OFF
the radio.

• You can exit any Programming Mode
without saving changes (as long as you
haven't wrapped around yet to the
beginning) by turning the radio OFF.

radio display will show the frequency code as
follows:

To program the desired frequency, scroll up/
down with the
find the frequency code you need. Long press
the PTT button to exit and save, or short press
the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving.

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION) CODES
(CTCSS/DPL)

Once you have chosen the channel you want
to program, short press the PTT button or

/ buttons until you

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FREQUENCIES

Once you have chosen the channel you want
to program, short press the PTT button or
MENU to scroll through the options until you
reach ‘Frequency Programming Mode’. The

R

X

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MENU to scroll through the options until you
reach the ‘Code Programming Mode’. The
radio display will show the blinking CTCSS/
DPL code as follows:.

R

X

MENU to scroll through the options until you
reach the ‘Bandwidth Programming Mode’.
The radio display will show the current
bandwidth setting as follows:

R

X

BW

To program the desired code, scroll up/down
with the
CTCSS/DPL code value you want to set up.
Long press the PTT button to exit and save.

PROGRAMMING RX (RECEPTION)
BANDWIDTH

Some frequencies have selectable channel
spacing, which must match other radios for
optimum audio quality.

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Once you have chosen the channel you want

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to program, short press the PTT button or

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/ buttons until you get the

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To program the desired bandwidth (HI =
25Khz, LOW = 12.5 Khz), use the
buttons until to select the value. Long press the
PTT button to exit and save or short press the
PTT button to move to the next programming
feature without saving.

Note: If the value of the bandwidth cannot be

changed, the display setting remain solid.

/

PROGRAMMING SCRAMBLE L

The scramble feature makes your
transmissions sound garbled to anyone
listening without the same scramble code. It
doesn't guarantee confidentiality, but it adds an
extra layer of privacy. Scramble default value is
OFF.

Once you have entered ’Programming Mode’
and selected the channel in which you want to
enable scramble (L), scroll up/down through
the programming options by short pressing the
PTT button, until your radio reaches the
‘Scramble Programming Mode’:

The current scramble setting will blink. You can
select the desired scramble value (0,1,2 or 3)
by pressing the

/ buttons. Long
press the PTT button to exit and save or short
press the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving.

Note: The values available for scrambling are

dependent upon the values programmed via

the CPS. When the scramble setting is "0" it

means it is disabled.

PROGRAMMING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
CHANNELS

You can configure the maximum number of
channels for the radio.

Once you have entered ’Programming Mode’
scroll up/down by short pressing the PTT

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button until you reach the ‘Max Channel
Programming Mode’:.

MAX CH

The radio display will blink the current
maximum number of channels programmed.
To program the maximum number of channels
use the
the desired setting. Long press the PTT button
to save and exit.

/ buttons until you locate

PROGRAMMING CALL TONES

Call Tones will enable you to transmit to other
radios in your group in such way that you can
alert them that you are about to talk or alert
them without speaking.

In ‘Call Tone Selection Mode’, you can
configure the call tone type for the radio. The
settings available will depend on the maximum
number of call tones your radio supports.

To program call tones, enter ’Programming
Mode’ and scroll through the programming
options until your display radio shows the
Programming Call Tones selection:

Note: The value settings available are dependent

upon the maximum number of channels the

radio supports.

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TONE

The current call tone setting will be blinking.
You can select the desired call tone value
(0,1,2 or 3) by pressing the

/

buttons. Each time you select a different
setting your radio will sound the call tone
selected (except for setting "0"). Once you
have selected the tone you want to program,
long press the PTT button to exit and save or
short press the PTT button to move to the next
programming feature without saving

Note: The values available for call tones are

dependent upon the values programmed via

the CPS. When the call tone setting is "0" it

means it is disabled.

PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE GAIN
LEVEL

To configure the microphone gain level, enter
’Programming Mode’ and scroll through the
programming options by short pressing the
PTT button. When you reach the ‘Microphone

Gain Level Programming Mode’ the display will
read as follows:

IMIC

The current microphone gain level setting will
blink. You can select the desired microphone
gain level by pressing the
(1=low gain,2= Medium gain or 3= high gain).
Once you have selected the gain level you
want to program, long press the PTT button to
exit and save or short press the PTT button to
move to the next programming feature without
saving.

Note: The values available for microphone gain

level are dependent upon maximum levels

the radio supports.

/ buttons

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PROGRAMMING MICROPHONE
ACCESSORY GAIN LEVEL

To configure the Accessory Microphone Gain
Level, enter ’Programming Mode’ and scroll
through the programming options by short
pressing the PTT button

.

MIC

The current accessory microphone gain level
setting will be blinking. You can select the
desired gain level (1=Low gain,2= Medium
gain or 3= High gain) by pressing the

buttons. Once you have selected the
gain level you want to program, long press the
PTT button to exit and save or short press the

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PTT button to move to the next programming

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feature without saving.

Note: The values available for accessory

microphone gain level are dependent upon

maximum levels the radio supports.

PROGRAMMING SCAN LIST

You can enable/disable the Channel Scanning
feature for each one of the channels in your
radio. To do so, enter ’Programming Mode’ and
select the channel you want to program. Scroll
through the programming options by short
pressing the PTT button until you reach the
‘Scan Programming Mode’. The radio display
will show the scan icon

/

as follows:

YES

Both the channel number and current scan
setting (YES=ON or NO=OFF) will be blinking

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on the display, indicating that you can choose
your setting. To set the channel number, press
the

/ buttons until you reach the
desired channel number. Once you have
selected the channel, proceed to enable
("YES") or disable ("NO") the scan feature by
toggling the SB2 (*) button. Once you have set
the values you need, long press the PTT
button to save an exit.

Note: (*)This assumes the SB2 button is not being

programmed for a different mode.

Note: If the MAX CHAN setting in the radio is set to

1, the Scan Programming option will not

show (will be disabled).

PROGRAMMING BUTTONS

You can map any channel to either button B or
C as a preset channel. To enable, enter
’Programming Mode’ and choose the channel
you want to set as preset channel using the

/ buttons. Once you have selected
your channel, press and hold the B or C button
for 2-3 seconds.

A short press of either preset button (B and C)
will play a good key chirp. When scanning, a
short press of either preset button will change
the home channel to the preset channel. The
radio will display FREQ/PL and will continue to
scan from the new home channel.

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EDITING CHANNEL ALIAS NAME

To edit a channel’s alias, turn ON the radio and
press and hold the PTT button and the

buttons for 3 seconds. Upon entering
the ‘Channel Alias Mode’, the radio will
generate a special beep. You will see the
current channel alias name and channel
number blinking as follows:

Choose the channel number you want to edit
by pressing the

/ buttons. Once you
have selected the channel number, press the
PTT button or MENU to start editing the

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channel name. If you want to exit the Channel
Aliasing Mode long press the PTT button.

/

• A cursor will blink at the end of the channel
name. Use button B to move the cursor to
the left. If you're in the first character, the
radio will give you a bonk tone. Whenever
you press button B and the cursor is
positioned in a valid character, the button B
will delete the current character and replace
it with a blank space.

• Use the / buttons to change the
current selected character to the next ASCII
value in alphabetical order (from A to Z).
The characters will be uppercase letters.

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• To toggle character between uppercase

and lower case, press the A button. Note
that the supported lower case characters
are: b, c, d, g, h, i, l, o, r, u.

• Pressing the C button will allow you to
insert special characters and numbers in
the following order: 0 - 9 * {}? &%. + / - _ ' ' \.
Character ' ' is a space character.

Long press the PTT button to save and go
back to the ‘Channel Aliasing Selection Mode’
to choose other channel to edit the alias name
or exit without saving changes by turning OFF
the radio.

Note:

• If the channel alias name is left blank, the
radio will play a bad key chirp and will stay
in the editing menu mode until the channel
name is edited and saved.

• When editing the channel alias name, if the
radio is left idle after 3 seconds, the radio

will accept the existing character and
advance the cursor one space to the right.

NUISANCE CHANNEL DELETE

Nuisance Channel Delete allows you to
temporarily remove channels from the "Scan
List". This feature is useful when irrelevant
conversations on a "nuisance" channel tie up
your radio's scanning features. To delete a
channel from the scan list:

• Start "Scan Mode" by short pressing the
SB2 button (*)

• Wait until the radio stops on the channel
you wish to eliminate, then long press the
SB2 button to delete it.

• The channel will be removed until you exit
"Scan Mode" by pressing the SB2 button
again or if radio is turned OFF.

Note: (*)Assumes the SB2 button is not

programmed to another function different

from the default.

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Radio to be

programmed

CPS

Programming

Cable

Drop-in

Charger

Tray

Mini-connector

USB

Connector

CPS Software

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CPS (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
SOFTWARE)

XTNi™ Series radios have the capability to be
pro

grammed by using the CPS.

To do so, connect the radio via the Drop-in
Ch

arger Tray and CPS Programming Cab le as

shown in the picture above.
The CPS allows the user to program

equencies, PL/DPL codes, as well as other

fr
features such as: Direct Frequency Input,
Repeater/Talk Around, Bandwidth Select,
Time-out Timer, Power Select, Battery Type

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Select, Scan List, Call Tones, Scramble,
Reverse Burst etc.

CPS is a very useful tool as it can also lock the

ontpanel radio programming or restrict any

fr
specific radio feature to be changed (to avoid
preset radio values to be accidentally erased).

It also provides security by giving the option to

t up a password for profile radio's

se
management.

Note: (

*) CPS Programming Cable is an
accessory sold sep a rately. For part nu mber
information refer to the Accessories Sectio n.

Bandwidth Select

Default setting for Bandwidth select is 12.5

z.Some frequencies have selectable

KH
channel spacing, which must match other
radios for optimum audio quality.

Time-Out Timer

When pressing PTT button, transmissions can

minated by setting up a 'time-out" timer.

be ter
Radio can be programmed to turn the radio

"OFF" in either 60, 120 or 180 seconds. The
"time-out" timer can also be disabled.

Note:

Battery Type Setting

The XTNi™ series radio can be powered by

Alkaline, Lithium-Ion cells or battery

either
pack. The battery pack can be detected at
power-up and the corresponding battery level
will be shown on the radio's display.

Call Tones

See “Programming Call Tones” on page 42.

Scramble

See “Programming Scramble L” on page 41.

• The features described are just some of the

features CPS has. There are many more
capabilities that this software offers. For
more information please refer to the HELP
file in the CPS.

• Some of the features availa

ble with the
CPS software will vary depending on the
Radio Model.

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CLONING RADIOS

Y ou can copy XTNi™ Series radio profiles from

Source radio to a Target radio by using:

one

1. One Multi Unit

Charger (optional

accessory)

wo single unit chargers and a Radio-to-

2. T
Radio cloning cable (optional accessory)

3. the C

PS

Cloning with a Multi-Unit Charger (MUC)

To clone radios using the MUC, there must be

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at le

ast two radios:

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• a Source radio(radio to be cloned) and

• a Target radio (rad io to wh ich the
configuration

of the “source radio” will be

copied or cloned)

The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1, 3 or 5

ile the Target radio to be cloned has to be in

wh
Pockets 2, 4 or 6, matching the MUC’ s pocket s
by pairs as follows: 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 or 5 and

6.

When cloning, the MUC does not need to be

ged into a power source, but ALL radios

plug
require charged batteries.

Follow cloning instructions explained in pages

52 from step 4 through step 8 (take into

51­account that when instructions refer to “SUC”,
this is equivalent in the MUC instructions to
“pocket”.

Further details on how to clone units are

ned in the instructions sheet provided

explai
with the MUC.

To order the MUC, see “Chargers” on page 65
for the MUC part number.

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Paired target radios and

!

!

W A R N I N G

Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio
(R2R) Cloning Cable (optional accessory)

Operating Instructions

1. Before beginning the cloning process,
make sure you have:

source radios must be of
the same band (UHF or
VHF), type (Display or non­Display) and region.

• A fully charged battery on each one of the

radios.

• Two Single Unit Chargers (SUC).

• Turned OFF the radios and,

• Both radios are of the same radio model.

2. Unplug any cables (power supply or USB

cables) from the SUCs.

3. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini

connector to one SUC. Plug the other end
to the second SUC.

Note: During the cloning process no power is
being applied to the SUC. The batteries will
not be charged. A data communication is
being established between the two radios.

4. Turn ON the Target radio and place it

into one of the SUCs.

5. On the Source radio, power the radio

following the sequence below:

• Long press the PTT button and SB2

simaltaneously while turning the radio ON.

• Wait for 3 seconds before releasing the

buttons until a distinctive audible tone is heard.

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6. Place the Source radio” in its SUC, press
and release SB1.

7. After cloning is completed, the Source radio
will sound either a “pass” tone (cloning was
successful) or a “fail” tone (cloning process has
failed). The ‘pass’ tone sounds like a good key
‘chirp’ whereas the ‘fail’ tone sounds similar to
a ‘bonk’ tone. If the Source radio is a display
model it will either show ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ on the
display (a tone will be heard in no more than 5
seconds).

8. Once you have completed the cloning
process, turn the radios OFFand ON in order
to exit ‘clone’ mode.

What to do if cloning fails

The radio will emit an audible ‘bonk’ indicating
that the cloning process has failed. In the event
that cloning fails, try performing each of the

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following before trying to start the cloning

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process again:

1. Ensure that the batteries on both radios are

fully charged.

2. Check the cloning cable connection on both

SUCs.

3. Ensure that the battery is engaged properly

on to the radio.

4. Ensure that there is no debris in the

charging tray or on the radio contacts.

5. Ensure that the Source radio is in cloning

mode.

6. Ensure that the Target radio is turned ON.

7. Ensure both radios are both from the same

type. (same frequency band, same front panel
(display/non display), same region and same
transmission power).

Attention: This cloning cable is designed to
operate only with compatible Motorola
RLN6170 (Rapid) Single Unit Charger.

When ordering Cloning Cable please refer to
P/N RLN6303. For details about accessories
refer to “Accessories” section.

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To order the CPS, see ‘Software Applications
on page 64’ for the CPS part number.

Cloning Radios using the CPS (Computer
Programming Software)

You will need to have the CPS, Drop-in
Tray Charger and the CPS Programming
Cable.
Information on how to clone using the CPS is
available in the CPS Programming Cable
Accessory Leaflet as well as the CPS Help
menu.

Note: (*) CPS Programming Cable is an
accessory sold separately. For part number
information refer to the Accessories Section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

No Power

TROUBLESHOOTING

Hearing other noises or
conversation on a channel

Message Scrambled

Limited talk range

Symptom Try this

Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Replace or reposition AA
batteries. Extreme operating temperatures affect battery life. Refer
to

"About the Li-Ion Battery" on page 12.

Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Frequency or
Interference Eliminator Code may be in use. Change Code on all
radios if possible.

Scramble Code might be ON, and/or setting does not match other
radios' settings. Refer to

Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or
vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve
transmission. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on
a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. Refer to
and Monitoring" on page 27.

"Programming Scramble L" on page 41.

"Talking

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Symptom Try this

Message not transmitted/
received

Heavy static or interference

Low batteries

Drop-in Charger LED light
does not come on

Low battery LED blinking
although new batteries are
installed

Confirm radios have the same Channel, Frequency, Interference
Eliminator Code and Scramble Code settings. Recharge, replace
and/or reposition batteries. Refer to "
page 12. Obstructions and operating indoors, or in vehicles, may
interfere: change location. Refer to "Talking and Monitoring" on
page 27. Verify that the radio is not in Scan mode. Refer to
"Programming Scan List" on page 44 and "Nuisance Channel
Delete" on page 47.

Radios are too close, they must be at least five feet apart. Radios
are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission.
Refer to

Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Replace AA batteries. Extreme
operating temperatures affect battery life. Refer to
Battery" on page 12.

Check radio/battery is properly inserted and check battery/charger
contacts to be sure they are clean and charging pin is inserted
correctly. Refer to
Charger LED Indicators" on page 23 and "Installing the Lithium-Ion
(Li-Ion) Battery" on page 14.

Verify that the radio is set to the correct battery type. Refer to
"Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery" on page 14, "Installing
Alkaline Battery" on page 15 and "About the Li-Ion Battery" on page

12.

"Talking and Monitoring" on page 27.

"Charging the Battery" on page 19, "Drop-in Tray

"About the Li-Ion Battery" on

"About the Li-Ion

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Cannot activate VOX

Battery doesn't charge

TROUBLESHOOTING

although it has been placed in
the drop-in charger for a while

Note: XTNi™ series radios can be programmed using CPS software. This special software can set

up features or restrict values in your radio. Whenever a feature in your radio seems not to
correspond to the default or preprogrammed values, find out if your radio have been
programmed using CPS with a customized profile.

Symptom Try this

VOX feature might not have been set ON. VOX Sensitivity might be
set to 0. Accessory not working or not compatible. Refer to
Free Use/VOX" on page 31.

Check drop-in charger is connected and correspond to a
compatible power supply. Check you have the drop-in charger
adjustable piece, placed on the right position (refer to
with the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger" on page 19 and
"Charging a Stand-Alone Battery" on page 20). Check the charger
LEDs indicators to see if battery has a problem. Refer to ""Drop-in
Tray Charger LED Indicators" on page 23.

"Hands-

"Charging

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USE AND CARE

USE AND CARE

Use a soft damp cloth

to clean the exterior

Do not immerse

in water

If the radio is submerged in water...

Turn radio OFF and

remove batteries

Dry with soft cloth Do not use radio until

Do not use alcohol or

cleaning solutions

completely dry

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FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS

The charts in this section provide Frequency
and Code information. These charts are useful

8 Channel Radios PMR 446 Defaults

Freq # Frequency Code Bandwidth

1 446.00625 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

2 446.01875 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

3 446.03125 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

4 445.04375 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

5 446.05625 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

6 446.06875 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

7 446.08125 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

8 446.09375 67.0 Hz 12.5kHz

9 446.00625 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

10 446.01875 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

11 446.03125 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

12 445.04375 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

13 446.05625 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

14 446.06875 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

15 446.08125 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

CODE CHARTS

FREQUENCY AND

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Note: Code 754 corresponds to PL Code 121.

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16 446.09375 754.0 Hz 12.5kHz

when using Motorola XTNi™ Series two-way
radios with other business radios. Most of the
frequency position are the same as Spirit M,
GT, S, XTN Series Frequencies.

CTCSS

CTCSS Khz CTCSS Khz CTCSS Khz

1 67.0 14 107.2 27 167.9
2 71.9 15 110.9 28 173.8
3 74.4 16 114.8 29 179.9
4 77.0 17 118.8 30 186.2
5 79.7 18 123 31 192.8
6 82.5 19 127.3 32 203.5
7 85.4 20 131.8 33 210.7
8 88.5 21 136.5 34 218.1

9 91.5 22 141.3 35 225.7
10 94.8 23 146.2 36 233.6
11 97.4 24 151.4 37 241.8
12 100.0 25 156.7 38 250.3
13 103.5 26 162.2 122 (*) 69.3

Note: (*) New CTCSS code.

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FREQUENCY AND

CODE CHARTS

CODE CHARTS

FREQUENCY AND

DPL Codes (cont.)

DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code

39 23 61 152 83 343

40 25 62 155 84 346

41 26 63 156 85 351

42 31 64 162 86 364

43 32 65 165 87 365

44 43 66 172 88 371

45 47 67 174 89 411

46 51 68 205 90 412

47 54 69 223 91 413

48 65 70 226 92 423

49 71 71 243 93 431

50 72 72 244 94 432

51 73 73 245 95 445

52 74 74 251 96 464

53 114 75 261 97 465

54 115 76 263 98 466

55 116 77 265 99 503

56 125 78 271 100 506

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DPL Codes (cont.)

DPL Code DPL Code DPL Code

57 131 79 306 101 516

58 132 80 311 102 532

59 134 81 315 103 546

60 143 82 331 104 565

105 606 112 662 119 734

106 612 113 664 120 743

107 624 114 703 121 754

108 627 115 712

109 631 116 723

110 632 117 731

111 654 118 732

FREQUENCY AND

CODE CHARTS

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MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The authorised Motorola dealer or retailer
where you purchased your Motorola two-way
radio and/or original accessories will honour a

WARRANTY

warranty claim and/or provide warranty

MOTOROLA LIMITED

service. Please return your radio to your dealer
or retailer to claim your warranty service. Do
not return your radio to Motorola. To be eligible
to receive warranty service, you must present
your receipt of purchase or a comparable
substitute proof of purchase bearing the date
of purchase. The two-way radio should also
clearly display the serial number. The warranty
will not apply if the type or serial numbers on
the product have been altered, deleted,
removed, or made illegible.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE
WARRANTY

• Defects or damage resulting from use of the
Product in other than its normal and
customary manner or by not following the
instructions in this user manual.

• Defects or damage from misuse, accident
or neglect.

• Defects of damage from improper testing,
operation, maintenance, adjustment, or any
alteration or modification of any kind.

• Breakage or damage to aerials unless
caused directly by defects in material or
workmanship.

• Products disassembled or repaired in such
a manner as to adversely affect
performance or prevent adequate
inspection and testing to verify any
warranty claim.

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• Defects or damage due to range.

• Products rented on a temporary basis.

• Defects or damage due to moisture, liquid
or spills.

• All plastic surfaces and all other externally
exposed parts that are scratched or
damaged due to normal use.

• Periodic maintenance and repair or
replacement of parts due to normal usage,
wear and tear.

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ACCESSORIES

AUDIO ACCESSORIES

Part No. Description

00115 Remote Speaker Mic BR

00168 Lightweight headset

00117 Headset w/Swivel Boom Mic

00118 Earbud w/Clip PTT Mic BR

CARRY ACCESSORIES

Part No. Description

RLN6302 Hard Leather Carry Case

RLN6307 Spring Action Belt Clip

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Part No. Description

IXEN4007ARComputer Programming Software

(CPS) and Programming Cable

ACCESSORIES

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BATTERY

Part No. Description

RLN6306 Alkaline Battery Frame

RLN6351 Standard Li-Ion Battery

RLN6305

High Capacity Li-Ion
Battery

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CABLES

Part No. Description

RLN6303 Radio To Radio Cloning Cable

CHARGERS

Part No. Description

IXPN4019ARRapid Charging Kit - European

(**)

IXPN4020ARMulti-Unit Charger (MUC) Kit -

European

Note:

(*) Attention: Certain accessories may be or may
not be available at the time of purchase. Please
contact your Motorola point of purchase or visit
www.motorola.com/XTNi or www.motorola.com/
radios/business for latest information on
accessories.

(**) European Rapid Charging Kit includes Power
Supply, Drop-in Tray Charger, and AC Pin adaptors.
Contact your Motorola authorized dealer for
availability and accessories new models information

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MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo,XTNi™ Series and all other trademarks indi­cated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. ©
2001, 2002, 2005, 2007 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Motorola® XTNi™ Series

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