ASTRO® XTS™ 1500
Digital Portable Radio, Model 1.5
Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this
product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola
Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits .
3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
On/Off/
Volume Knob
Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
PTT Button
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Write your radio’s programmed features on the
dashed lines.
ATT ENTI ON!
Channel
Select Knob
Top Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Speaker/Mic
Display
Radio On/Off
1 On – On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.
2 Off – On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.
Zones/Channels
1 Zone – Move Zone switch to desired zone.
2 Channel – Turn Channel Selector knob to
desired channel.
Receive/Transmit
1 Radio on and select zone/channel.
2 Listen for a transmission.
OR
Press and hold Volume Set button. Release
Volume Set button.
OR
Press Monitor button and listen for activity.
3 Adjust volume, if necessary.
4 Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to
listen.
Send an Emergency Alarm
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.
2 Display shows .
EMERGENCY
3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear
four tones; alarm ends; radio exits
emergency.
Send an Emergency Call
1 Radio on and press Emergency button. A
short, medium-pitched tone sounds.
2 Press and hold PTT. Announce your
emergency into the microphone.
3 Release PTT to end call.
4 Press and hold Emergency button for one
second to exit.
Answer a Phone Call
1 Phone-like ringing, LED blinks GREEN,
PHONE CALL and m are displayed.
2Press Call Response button.
3Press PTT button to talk; release to listen.
4Press Call Response button again to hang
up.
Display Status Symbols
Call Received. Receiving an individual
m
call.
View Mode. The radio is in the view mode.
p
Received Signal Strength Indication
s
Received signal strength for the
(RSSI).
current site (trunking only). The more
stripes in the symbol, the stronger the
signal.
Battery.
b
• Conventional = Blinks when the
battery is low.
• Smart = The number of bars (0-3)
shown indicates the charge remaining
in your battery.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a
future date.
r Talkaround. You are talking directly to
another radio or through a repeater.
On = direct
Off = repeater
Monitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel
C
is being monitored.
Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list.
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User Guide
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ASTRO® XTS™ 1500
Digital Portable Radio
Model 1.5
User Guide
6871198L01-B
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Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: XTS 1500
conforms to the following regulations:
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Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
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designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 enclosed with your
radio.
ATTE N TION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC
RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product,
read the RF energy awareness information and operating
instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet
enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number
6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure
limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise/
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Contents
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii
Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii
Documentation Copyrights ............................................................... iv
Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv
General Radio Operation .............................................. 1
Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1
XTS 1500 Model 1.5 Radio ............................................................... 2
Physical Features of the XTS 1500 Model 1.5 Radio ....................... 3
Programmable Features ................................................................... 4
Display .............................................................................................. 5
Backlight ........................................................................................... 5
Status Symbols ................................................................................. 6
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators ............................................... 7
Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 7
Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 10
Battery ...................................................................................... 10
Antenna .................................................................................... 13
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 14
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 15
Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 15
Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 15
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 16
Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 16
Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 16
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 17
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 17
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 17
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 18
Select a Zone .......................................................................... 18
Select a Channel ..................................................................... 18
Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 19
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 19
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 20
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 21
Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 22
Common Radio Features............................................ 23
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 23
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Contents
Analog Squelch .........................................................................23
PL Defeat .........................................................................................23
Time-Out Timer ................................................................................24
Emergency ......................................................................................25
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................25
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................26
Scan ................................................................................................28
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................28
View a Scan List .......................................................................28
Scan List Empty ........................................................................28
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................29
Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................30
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................31
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................31
Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................32
Answer a Private Call ................................................................32
Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................33
Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................33
Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................34
Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................34
Special Radio Features ............................................... 35
PTT ID .............................................................................................35
Transmit ....................................................................................35
Trunking System Controls ...............................................................35
Failsoft ......................................................................................35
Out-of-Range ............................................................................36
Site Lock ...................................................................................36
Site View and Change ..............................................................37
Helpful Tips .................................................................. 38
Radio Care ......................................................................................38
Cleaning ....................................................................................38
Handling ....................................................................................38
Service .............................................................................................39
Battery .............................................................................................39
Battery Life ................................................................................39
Charging the Battery .................................................................40
Battery Recycling and Disposal .......................................................41
Antenna ...........................................................................................42
Contents
Radio Operating Frequencies ................................................... 42
Accessories ................................................................. 43
Antennas ......................................................................................... 43
Batteries .......................................................................................... 43
Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 44
Belt Clips .................................................................................. 44
Body-Worn ................................................................................ 44
Chargers ......................................................................................... 44
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 45
Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 45
Surveillance Accessories .......................................................... 46
Adapters and Adapter Cable .................................................... 46
CommPort
Earpieces .................................................................................. 47
Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 48
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 48
Switches .......................................................................................... 48
®
Integrated Microphone/Receivers ........................ 46
Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency
Range ........................................................................... 49
Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 49
Emergency Channel ................................................................. 49
Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 50
Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 50
Glossary....................................................................... 53
Commercial Warranty ................................................. 57
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 57
Index............................................................................. 63
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5
Contents
Notes
General Radio Operation
Notations Used in This Manual
You will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note notations
throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that
safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition,
etc. exists which may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed.
An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.
exists which may result in damage to the equipment if
not carefully observed.
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is
essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example Description
Top button Buttons are shown in bold print.
Information appearing in the
SELF TEST
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 1
radio’s display is shown using
the special display font.
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XTS 1500 Model 1.5 Radio
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General Radio Operation
Physical Features of the XTS 1500 Model 1.5 Radio
Item Page Item Page
1 Antenna
2Top Button
(programmable)
3 Light Emitting Diode
(LED) 7
4 Speaker 11 Push-to-Talk
5 Universal Connector
6 Channel Selector
Knob (programmable)
7 3-Position Concentric
Switch (programmable)
8 On/Off/Volume
13
15
Control Knob
9 Microphone
10 Top Side (Select)
Button
(programmable)
(PTT) Button
12 Side Button 1
(programmable)
13 Side Button 2
(programmable)
14 Battery
15 Display 5
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General Radio Operation
Programmable Features
The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a
qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features.
The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page
numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.
Table 1: Programmable Features
Feature Page Feature Page
Call Response 33 Phone 31
Channel Selection 18 PL Defeat 23
Conventional Squelch
Options
Dynamic Priority 30 Scan On/Off 28
Emergency 25 Site Lock/Unlock 36
Light 5 Site Search 37
Monitor 21 Volume Set 20
Nuisance Delete 29 Zone Selection 18
As an additional guide, please use the empty spaces provided in your
Quick Reference Card to indicate the features that are programmed
to the various controls for your radio. Additionally, in this manual, all
reference to a programmed control is made with reference to the
actual feature (for example, the Volume Set button).
Any references in this manual to controls that are
“preprogrammed” means that a qualified radio technician must
use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a
control.
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Display
This figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel
liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu
entries.
Backlight
If poor light conditions make the display difficult to read, turn on the
radio’s backlight by pressing the Light button.
The light will remain on for a preprogrammed time before it turns off
automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light
button again.
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General Radio Operation
Status Symbols
The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s
status.
Table 2: Status Symbols
Symbol Indication Page
m
p
s
b
r
Call Received. Blinks when an Individual Call is
received.
View Mode. View a list. 28
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).
The received signal strength for the current site.
Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol,
the stronger the received signal.
Battery.
• Conventional = Blinks when the battery
is low.
• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown
indicates the charge remaining in your
battery. Blinks when battery level
reaches 10% or less.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future
date.
Talkaround.
• On = Talking directly to another radio,
not through a repeater. Conventional
operation only.
• Off = Talking through a repeater.
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10
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Monitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected
channel is being monitored. Conventional
operation only.
Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 28
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Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators
Table 3: LED Indicators
This LED Color: Indicates:
RED (Non-blinking) Transmitting
• Channel Busy
RED (Blinking)
GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call
OR
• Low Battery (lights while transmitting)
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Table 4: Alert Tones
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Invalid Key-Press
Short,
Low-Pitched
Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Failed
Reject
Time-Out Timer
Warning
when the wrong key is
pressed.
when the radio fails the powerup self test.
when an unauthorized request
is made.
four seconds before time out.
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Table 4: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
Low-Pitched
Tone
A Group of
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)
No ACK Received
Time-Out Timer
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/
PTT Inhibit
when the radio does not
receive an acknowledgment.
after time out.
when the PTT button is
pressed, and transmissions
are prevented.
when the PTT button is
Out-of-Range
pressed, but the radio is out of
range of the system.
Invalid Mode
Individual Call
Warning Tone
when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
when the radio is in Individual
Call without any activity for
more than 6 seconds.
Busy when the system is busy.
Valid Key-Press
when the correct key is
pressed.
Short,
Medium-
Pitched Tone
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Radio Self-Test
Pass
Priority Channel
Received
Emergency Alarm
Entry
Central Echo
when the radio passes its
power-up self-test.
when activity on a priority
channel is received.
when entering the emergency
state.
when the central controller has
received a request from a
radio.
General Radio Operation
Table 4: Alert Tones (Continued)
You hear: Tone Name Heard:
Long,
MediumPitched Tone
A Group of
MediumPitched Tones
A Group Of
Low Pitched
Tones
followed by a
Group of High
Pitched Tines
Volume Set
Emergency Exit
Failsoft when the trunking system fails.
Automatic Call Back
Talk Permit
Console
Acknowledge
Received
Individual Call
Scan Alert On when the Scan feature is
when volume changed on a
quiet channel.
upon exiting the emergency
state.
when the voice channel is
available from the previous
request.
(when pressing the PTT button)
verifies the system is accepting
transmissions.
when a status, emergency
alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.
when a Call Alert, or Private
Conversation Call is received.
activated through the
pre-programmed button or
3-Position Rotary Switch.
A Group of
High Pitched
Times
followed by a
Group of Low
Pitched Tones
Short, HighPitched Tone
(Chirp)
Ringing Phone Call Received
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Scan Alert Off when the Scan feature is
deactivated through the
pre-programmed button or
3-Position Rotary Switch.
Low-Battery Chirp
when the battery is below the
preset threshold value.
when a landline phone call is
received.
General Radio Operation
Standard Accessories
Battery
To avoid a possible explosion:
• DO NOT replace the battery in any area
labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.
• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
Charge the Battery
The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged.
Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to
ensure optimum capacity and performance.
For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your
XTS 1500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 43.
Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off
to ensure a full charge.
Battery Charger
To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a
Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the
charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of
chargers, see “Chargers” on page 44.
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Attach the Battery
1 With the radio off, fit the
three extensions at the
bottom of the battery into the
bottom slots on the radio.
2 Press both sides at the top of
the battery against the radio
until both latches click into
place.
Remove the Battery
1 With the radio off, slide down
the latches on the sides of
the battery.
General Radio Operation
2 Pull the top of the battery
away from the radio.
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General Radio Operation
Smart Battery Condition
Once this feature becomes available, it will let you view the condition
of your Smart Battery.
1 Press the Smart Battery
button.
CAPACITY 70%
INIT 10/01
EST CHGS 11
Note: If a Smart Battery is not
powering your radio:
SMART BATT
DATA NOT
AVAILABLE
2 Press the Smart Battery button again to exit.
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General Radio Operation
Antenna
For information regarding other available antennas, see page 43.
Attach the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna clockwise to attach
it.
Remove the Antenna
With the radio off, turn the
antenna counterclockwise to
remove it.
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General Radio Operation
Belt Clip
Attach the Belt Clip
1 Align the grooves of the belt
clip with those of the battery.
2 Press the belt clip downward
until you clear a “click.”
Remove the Belt Clip
1 Use a flat-bladed screwdriver
to press the belt clip tab
away from the battery.
2 Slide the belt clip upward to
remove it.
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General Radio Operation
Universal Connector Cover
The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the
radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio.
Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the
connector cover when not in use.
Remove the Connector Cover
1 Insert a flat-bladed
screwdriver into the area
between the bottom of the
cover and the slot below the
connector.
2 Hold the top of the cover with
your thumb while you pry the
bottom of the cover away
from the radio with the
screwdriver.
Attach the Connector Cover
1 Insert the hooked end of the
cover into the top of the
connector. Press downward
on the cover’s top to seat it
into the slot.
2 Press the cover’s lower tab
below the connector until it
snaps in place.
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General Radio Operation
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter
The Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the
back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect
the RSM accessories (see page 45) to the radio. If the RSM is not
used, the adapter should be removed.
Remove the Adapter
Lift the larger side (below the
antenna port) of the adapter
away from the radio using your
finger.
If you cannot easily remove the
adapter with your finger, use a
small, flat blade screwdriver to
pry the larger end side of the
adapter away from the radio.
Attach the Adapter
1 With the Motorola side of the
adapter facing out, snap the
smaller end of the adapter
into place in the shroud
indent, below the On/Off
Volume Control Knob.
2 Snap the larger end of the
adapter into place in the
shroud indent, below the
antenna port.
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Radio On and Off
Turn the Radio On
Turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob clockwise.
• If the power-up test is
successful, you will briefly
see SELF TEST and then
the home display.
• If the power-up test is
unsuccessful, you will see
ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is
an alphanumeric code.)
Turn off the radio, check
the battery, and turn the
radio on again. If the
radio continues to fail the
power-up test, record the
ERROR XX/YY code and
contact a qualified service
technician.
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SELF TEST
ERROR XX/YY
Turn the Radio Off
Turn the On/Off/Volume
Control knob
counterclockwise until it
clicks.
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General Radio Operation
Zones and Channels
A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio
characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs.
Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should
select the zone.
Select a Zone
1 If a control on your radio has
been preprogrammed as the
Zone Switch, move the
Zone Switch to the position
for the zone you want.
FIRE DISP NW
Note: If the zone you selected
is unprogrammed, repeat
this step.
Select a Channel
1 After you selected the zone
you want, turn the
preprogrammed Channel
Selector knob to the desired
channel.
2 If the channel you selected is
unprogrammed, select a
different channel.
• Long, medium-pitched tone
UNPROGRAMMED
• Long, medium-pitched tone
UNPROGRAMMED
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General Radio Operation
Receive / Transmit
Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume
that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio
is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets
the transmission by removing the “noise” from the signal and allowing
only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a
channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission.
Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons
1 Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
2 Listen for a transmission.
3 Adjust the Volume Control
knob if necessary.
4 Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
5 Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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General Radio Operation
Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button
1 Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel. See Turn t h e
Radio On, page 17 and
Zones and Channels, page
18.
2 Press and hold the Volume
Set button to hear the
volume set tone.
3 Release the Volume Se t
button.
4 Adjust the Volume Control
Knob if necessary.
5 Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. LED lights
RED while transmitting.
6 Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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General Radio Operation
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button
1 Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
2 Press the Monitor button and
listen for activity. (See the
following Conventional
Mode Operation.)
3 Adjust the Volume Control
knob if necessary.
4 Press and hold the PTT
button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
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5 Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).
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General Radio Operation
Conventional Mode Operation
Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls.
1 Momentarily press the
Monitor button to listen for
activity.
2 Press and hold the Monitor
button to set continuous
monitor operation. (The
duration of the button press
is programmable.)
3 Press the Monitor button
again, or the PTT button, to
return to the original squelch
setting.
Note: If you try to transmit on a
receive-only channel,
you will hear an invalid
tone until you release the
PTT button.
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Common Radio Features
Conventional Squelch Options
Analog Squelch
Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch
can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
When in: This condition occurs:
Carrier squelch (
PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages.
C)
You hear all traffic on a channel.
PL Defeat
With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or
network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.
Place the preprogrammed
PL Defeat switch in the PL
Defeat position. You can
now hear any activity on the
channel. The radio is muted
if no activity is present.
When this feature is active,
the Carrier Squelch status
indicator (
displayed.
C) will be
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Common Radio Features
Time-Out Timer
The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set
for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75
minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician.
1 Hold down the PTT longer
than the programmed time.
You will hear a short, lowpitched warning tone, the
transmission is cut-off, and
the LED will go out until you
release the PTT.
2 Release the PTT button. • LED re-lights
3 Press the PTT to re-transmit.
Time-out timer restarts.
• Short warning tone
• Transmission is cut-off
• LED goes out
•Timer resets
• Timer restarts
•RED LED
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Common Radio Features
Emergency
If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency
signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the
selected channel.
Your radio can be programmed for the following:
• Emergency Alarm
• Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call
• Emergency Call
Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of
your radio.
Send an Emergency Alarm
An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher,
identifying the radio sending the emergency.
1 With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency
button. The current zone/
channel is displayed
alternately with EMERGENCY,
the LED lights RED, and a
tone sounds.
If the selected channel does
not support emergency, the
display shows NO
EMERGENCY. Select a channel
that does show EMERGENCY.
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
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•RED LED
• Short medium-pitched tone
EMERGENCY
NO EMERGENCY
Common Radio Features
2 When you receive the
dispatcher’s
acknowledgment, you see
ACK RECEIVED, four tones
sound, the alarm ends, and
the radio exits the
emergency mode.
If no acknowledgement is
received, you see NO
ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends,
and the radio exits the
emergency mode.
Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio
enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the
dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button
while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 below: “Send an
Emergency Call.”
• Four tones
• Alarm ends
• Radio exits emergency
ACK RECEIVED
NO ACKNOWLDG
Send an Emergency Call
An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio
priority access to channels.
1 With your radio turned on,
press the Emergency
button. The current zone/
channel is displayed
alternately with EMERGENCY,
and a short, medium-pitched
tone sounds.
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
2 Press and hold the PTT
button and announce your
emergency into the
microphone.
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•Short tone
EMERGENCY
Common Radio Features
3 Release the PTT button to
end the transmission and
wait for a response from the
dispatcher.
4 Press and hold the
Emergency button for about
a second to exit emergency.
The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in
Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the
following:
Using this operation: Means you will talk:
1 Tactical/Non-
Revert
on the channel you
selected before you
entered the emergency
state.
2 Non-Tactical/
Revert
on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The
emergency alarm is sent
to this same channel.
Note: For ALL Emergency signals:
• You can change channels while in Emergency operation if the
new channel is also programmed for Emergency. The
emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel.
• If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, an
invalid tone sounds until you exit the Emergency state or
change to a channel programmed for emergency.
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Common Radio Features
Scan
The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by
scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. The list must be
preprogrammed by a qualified technician.
Turn Scan On and Off
Place the Scan On/Off
switch in the On or Off
position. The current scan
state is displayed. When
scan is on, the scan status
symbol (
T) is displayed.
View a Scan List
1 Press and hold the
preprogrammed Scan
button.
2 Turn the Channel Knob to
scroll through the list.
Z1 CHAN
T p
3 Move the Zone Select
switch to the desired zone.
4 Press and release the
preprogrammed Scan button
when finished.
Scan List Empty
If the scan list has no
members, EMPTY LIST is
displayed.
EMPTY LIST can be
changed by turning scan off,
or a qualified technician
adds members to the scan
list.
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EMPTY LIST
Common Radio Features
Delete a Nuisance Channel
When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear
(nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the
scan list.
1 When the radio is locked
onto the channel to be
deleted, press the
preprogrammed Nuisance
Delete button.
Repeat this step to delete
more channels.
Note: You cannot delete priority
channels or the
designated transmit
channel.
2 The radio continues
scanning the remaining
channels in the list. To
resume scanning the deleted
channel, change channels or
turn scan off and then back
on again.
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Common Radio Features
Conventional Scan Only
Make a Dynamic Priority Change
While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets
you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priorityone channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two
channel becomes a non-priority channel. This change remains in
effect until scan is turned off, then scanning reverts back to the
preprogrammed state.
1 When the radio is locked
onto the channel to be
designated as priority-two,
press the preprogrammed
Dynamic Priority button.
Note: The priority-one channel
cannot be changed to
priority-two.
2 The radio continues
scanning the remaining
channels in the list. To
resume scanning the
preprogrammed priority-two
channel, you must leave and
re-enter scan operation.
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Common Radio Features
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)
Use your radio to receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can
be used to call a radio.
Answer a Phone Call
1 When a phone call is
received, you hear a
telephone-type ringing, the
LED blinks GREEN, the
call-received symbol (
blinks, and PHONE CALL is
displayed.
2 Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds
after the call indicators
begin.
3 Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
m)
PHONE CALL
• Telephone ringing
• Blinking GREEN LED
m
4 Press the Call Response
button again to hang up
and return to the home
display.
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Common Radio Features
Private Calls (Trunking Only)
These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in
the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically verifies that the
receiving radio is active on the system and that it can display the
caller’s ID.
Answer a Private Call
1 When a private call is
received, you hear two alert
tones, the LED blinks
GREEN, the call-received
symbol (
RECEIVD is displayed.
2 Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds.
If the caller’s name is in the
call list, it will be displayed.
OR
If the name is not in the call
list, the caller’s ID number
is displayed.
3 Press and hold the PTT
button to talk; release it to
listen.
4 Press the Call Response
button again to hang up.
m) blinks, and CALL
m
CALL RECEIVD
•Two tones
• Blinking GREEN LED
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Call Alert Paging
Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager.
Answer a Call Alert Page
1 When a Call Alert Page is
received, you hear four
repeating alert tones, the
LED blinks GREEN, the
call-received symbol (
blinks, and PAGE RECEIVED
is displayed.
2 Press and hold the PTT
button to talk, release it to
listen.
m)
PAGE RECEIVD
• Four repeating alert tones
• Blinking GREEN LED
Common Radio Features
m
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Common Radio Features
Repeater or Direct Operation
Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass
the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and
receive frequencies are the same.
REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with
other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are
different.
Select Repeater or Direct Operation
Place the preprogrammed
Repeater/Direct switch in
Repeater or Direct position.
indicates direct mode.
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r
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Special Radio Features
PTT ID
Transmit
Your radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT
button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice
transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice
message.
Trunking System Controls
Failsoft
The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during
a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the
radio goes into failsoft operation, and automatically switches to its
failsoft channel.
During failsoft operation:
Your radio transmits and receives
in conventional operation on a
predetermined frequency.
FAILSOFT
Your radio’s ID
You hear a medium-pitched tone
every 10 seconds.
When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio
automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked
operation.
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• Medium-pitched tone
Special Radio Features
Out-of-Range
If you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a
control channel:
The display shows OUT OF RANGE
and the currently selected zone/
channel combination, and/or you
hear a low-pitched tone.
Your radio remains in this out-ofrange condition until it locks onto a
control channel, or it locks onto a
failsoft channel, or it is turned off.
Your radio’s IDOUT OF RANGE
AND/OR
• Low-pitched tone
• Locks onto a control
channel, or
• Locks onto a failsoft
channel, or
• Turned off.
Site Lock
This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam
among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with
caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area
system.
1 Press the Site Lock/Unlock
button.
The current lock state is
momentarily displayed.
SITE LOCKED
OR
SITE UNLOCKED
2 Press and hold the Site Lock/
Unlock button until you see the
desired lock state.
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SITE LOCKED
OR
SITE UNLOCKED
Site View and Change
View the Current Site
Momentarily press the
preprogrammed Site Search
button.
Special Radio Features
The display shows either the
number of the current site
and its corresponding
Received Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI) symbol
(
s). (See Table 2 on
page 6.
OR
If the radio is scanning for a
new site, the display
momentarily shows SCANING
SITE.
Change the Current Site
Press and hold down the
preprogrammed Site Search
button to manually force the
change to a new site.
You hear a tone, and the
display shows SCANING
SITE while the radio scans
for a new site.
The radio returns to the
home display when it finds a
new site.
s
SITE 2
SCANING SITE
•Tone
SCANING SITE
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 37
Helpful Tips
Radio Care
Cleaning
To clean the external surfaces of your radio:
1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one
gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-
bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get
entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the
radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or
grease.
Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits
may permanently damage the radio housing.
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent
solution.
Handling
• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio. Never carry the radio by
the antenna.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.
• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.
• Do not disassemble the radio.
• Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use
the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory
has been disconnected.
38 ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5
Helpful Tips
Service
Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient
operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance
agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other
communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A
nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support
maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation
program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those
desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For
a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola
service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.
Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage
plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three
years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of
delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio
dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio
Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.
Battery
Battery Life
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 discharges 100%
several times a day, will last 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, will last even longer.
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 39
Helpful Tips
Charging the Battery
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.
Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other
than the ones listed on page 43.
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.
Battery Charge Status
Your radio can indicate your battery’s charge status by the following:
LED and Sounds
• you can see the LED flash red when the PTT Button is pressed
indicating low battery.
• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone)
Conventional Fuel Gauge Symbol
A blinking fuel gauge symbol (
battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace the battery
with a fully charged one.
Smart Fuel Gauge Symbol
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.
Consult the Smart Battery manual. All conditions must be met for a
battery to be classified as a “Smart Battery.” When your radio has a
Smart Battery installed, the fuel gauge symbol is always displayed.
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b) is displayed only when the
Gauge shows: If the battery’s charge is:
Helpful Tips
b
j
k
l
Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge
shows the lowest level.
10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins blinking)
71% to 100% full
41% to 70%
11% to 40%
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) 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, NiCd
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 NiCd
batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
program for NiCd 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 1-800-8-BATTERY. This
internet site and telephone number also provide other useful
information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses,
and governmental agencies.
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 41
Helpful Tips
Antenna
Radio Operating Frequencies
Before installing the antenna, make sure it
matches your radio’s operating frequency.
Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color
coded according to their frequency range. The
color code indicator is located in the center of the
antenna’s base.
The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:
color
Approx.
Antenna Type
VHF whip, wideband 8 203 RED 136–174 NAD6563
VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136–150.8 NAD6566
VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567
VHF helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568
UHF helical 3.3 83 RED 380–435 NAE6546
UHF helical 3.1 78 GREEN 435–470 NAE6547
UHF helical 2.8 71 BLACK 470–520 NAE6548
UHF whip,
wideband
800 MHz whip,
halfwave
900 MHz whip,
halfwave
800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039
900 MHz dipole 8 201 BLUE 896–941 NAF5040
800/900 MHz
stubby, quarterwave
700/800 MHz whip 7 17 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080
Length
in. mm.
5.2 133 GRAY 380–520 NAE6549
7 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037
6.7 169 BLUE 896–941 NAF5038
3.4 85 WHITE 806–941 NAF5042
Insulato
r Color
Code
Frequenc
y Range
(MHz)
Antenna
Kit No.
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Accessories
Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the
productivity of your XTS 1500 portable two-way radio.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other
accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved
accessories:
http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise/
Antennas
NAD6563 VHF whip (136–174 MHz)
NAD6566 VHF (136–150.8 MHz)
NAD6567 VHF (150.8–162 MHz)
NAD6568 VHF (162–174 MHz)
NAE6546 UHF (380–435 MHz)
NAE6547 UHF (435–470 MHz)
NAE6548 UHF (470–520 MHz)
NAE6549 UHF whip (380–520 MHz)
NAF5037 800 MHz whip, halfwave (806–870 MHz)
NAF5038 900 MHz whip, halfwave (896–941 MHz)
NAF5039 800 MHz dipole (806–870 MHz)
NAF5040 900 MHz dipole (896–941 MHz)
NAF5042 800/900 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806–941 MHz)
NAF5080 700/800 MHz whip (762–870 MHz)
Batteries
*NNTN6263 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Immersible, IMPRES™
NTN9815 NiCd high-capacity
NTN9816 NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe
*NTN9857 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual
Intrinsically Safe, IMPRES™
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 43
Accessories
*NTN9858 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, IMPRES™
* Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li-Ion
batteries) to extend life of batteries by preventing excessive battery discharge during
customer use. Motorola strongly recommends charging these batteries with
TM
Motorola-approved IMPRES
IMPRES
TM
desktop charger software.
desktop charges programmed with version 3.4 of the
Carry Accessories
Belt Clips
HLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inch
Body-Worn
NNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. swivel belt loop and
T-strap
NNTN4116 Carrying case, leather with 2.5-in. swivel belt loop
and T-strap
NNTN4117 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. belt loop and T-strap
NLN6349 Shoulder strap for carrying radio
NTN5243 Shoulder strap for carrying radio
TDN9675 Wrist strap for carrying radio
Chargers
NLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit charger
NLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-unit charger
NTN1168 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120V
NTN1169 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220V (2-prong
Euro plug)
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Accessories
NTN1170 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK
plug)
NTN1177 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110V
NTN1178 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK
plug)
NTN1179 Multi-unit, rapid charger 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug)
NTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110V
NTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong
Euro Plug)
NTN1669 Tri-chemistry, 230V
NTN1873 IMPRES™ rapid charger 110V single-unit
NTN1874 IMPRES™ rapid charger 220V single-unit
NTN1875 IMPRES™ rapid charger 240V single-unit
NTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110V
NTN7209 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cord
RLN4884 Single-unit Travel Charger
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords
NTN7373 110V interchangeable line
NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug)
NTN7375 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug)
Microphones, Remote Speaker
NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft.
coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip,
quick disconnect)
NMN6193 Remote speaker mic
NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 45
Accessories
ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece
ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece
ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud
ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud
*RMN5074 18 inch Public Safety Microphone
*RMN5073 24 inch Public Safety Microphone
*RMN5072 30 inch Public Safety Microphone
Note: Accessories *RMN5074, *RMN5073 and *RMN5072 are not
to be used with VHF band radios. For 900MHz band radios,
use these accessories only with antenna NAF5042.
Surveillance Accessories
Adapters and Adapter Cable
BDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and
BDN6645)
BDN6676 Adapter
NTN8613 Surveillance accessory adapter
CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers
NTN1624 CommPort with palm PTT
NTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to
100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up
to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise
levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
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Accessories
Earpieces
BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must
order BDN6671 interface module)
BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beige
BDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), beige
BDN6666 Earpiece with volume control, beige
BDN6667 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige
BDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige
BDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige
BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige
BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
BDN6671 interface module), black
BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
BDN6671 interface module), beige
BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug
BDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, black
BDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), black
BDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, black
BDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black
BDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black
BDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black
BDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black
BDN6780 Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beige
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Accessories
BDN6781 Earbud, single, receive only, black
Headsets and Headset Accessories
BDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling boom
mic (requires BDN6673 adapter)
BDN6636 Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires
BDN6673)
BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on
earcup
NMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NMN6245 Light-weight headset
NMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom mic
NMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT
NMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic
RMN4049 “TEMCO” temple transducer
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones
BDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX)
interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677
and BDN6678)
BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641,
BDN6677 and BDN6678)
Switches
0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch
NTN7660 Tilt / Man down switch
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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 “M AYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYD 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.
ASTRO XTS 1500 Model 1.5 49
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
50
Tra nsm it Receive
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
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
Tra nsm it Receive
Frequency (MHz)
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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)
Channel
Number
67** 156.375 156.375
68 156.425 156.425
69 156.475 156.475
71 156.575 156.575
72 156.625 –
73 156.675 156.675
74 156.725 156.725
75 *** ***
76 *** ***
77** 156.875 –
78 156.925 161.525
79 156.975 161.575
80 157.025 161.625
* 157.075 161.675
* 157.125 161.725
* 157.175 161.775
84 157.225 161.825
85 157.275 161.875
86 157.325 161.925
87 157.375 161.975
88 157.425 162.025
* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be
lawfully used by the general public in US waters.
** Low power (1 W) only
*** Guard band
Note: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit
only.
Tra nsm it Receive
Frequency (MHz)
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Glossary
This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.
ACK Acknowledgment of communication.
Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it.
Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature
rather than a pulsed or discrete nature.
ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked
communications.
ASTRO
Conventional
Call Alert A page received by your radio, along with an
Carrier Squelch Feature that responds to the presence of an
Central Controller A software controlled, computer-driven device
Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit/
Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels that
Motorola standard for wireless analog or
digital conventional communications.
audible tone.
RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning
on) a receiver's audio circuit. A squelch circuit
silences the radio when no signal is being
received so that the user does not have to
listen to noise.
that receives and generates data for the
trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and
directs the operations of the trunked
repeaters.
receive frequency pairs, radio parameters,
and encryption encoding.
is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data
communications path between the central
controller and all radios on the system.
Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio
communications, sometimes through a
repeater. (See Trunking.)
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Digital Private Line
(DPL)
A type of coded squelch using data bursts.
Similar to PL except a digital code is used
instead of a tone.
Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete
nature, rather than a continuous nature.
Dispatcher An individual who has radio system
management duties.
Dynamic
Regrouping
A feature that allows the dispatcher to
temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.
Failsoft A feature that allows communications to take
place even though the central controller has
failed. Each trunked repeater in the system
will transmit a data word informing every radio
that the system has gone into failsoft.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
Hang Up Disconnect.
Home Display The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display.
LED Light-emitting diode.
Monitor Check channel activity by pressing the
Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will
hear static. If the channel is in use, you will
hear conversation. It also serves as a way to
check the volume level of the radio, as the
radio will “open the squelch” when pressing
the monitor button.
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Glossary
Network Access
Code
Network Access Code (NAC) operates on
digital channels to reduce voice channel
interference between adjacent systems and
sites.
NiCd Nickel Cadmium.
NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride.
Non-Tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The emergency alarm is
sent on this same channel.
Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display
messages.
Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio.
Preprogrammed A feature that has been assigned in advance
by a qualified technician.
Private
(Conversation) Call
Allows you to respond to a private
conversation call from another radio user in
the group.
Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such
that only receivers decoding this tone will hear
the message.
Programmable A radio control that can have a radio feature
assigned to it.
PTT Push-To-Talk – the PTT button engages the
transmitter and puts the radio in transmit
(send) operation when pressed.
Radio Frequency
(RF)
The part of the general frequency spectrum
between the audio and infrared light regions
(about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).
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Repeater A conventional radio feature, where you talk
through a receive/transmit facility (repeater),
that re-transmits received signals in order to
improve communications range and
coverage.
Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct
Network Access Code and the correct
talkgroup.
Squelch Special electronic circuitry added to the
receiver of a radio that reduces, or squelches,
unwanted signals before they are heard in the
speaker.
Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s
speaker is muted but still continues to receive
data.
Tactical/Non-Revert The user will talk on the channel that was
selected before the radio entered the
emergency state.
Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another
unit for easy local unit-to-unit
communications.
Talkgroup An organization of radio users who
communicate with each other.
Trunking The automatic sharing of communications
paths between a large number of users. (See
Conventional.)
Zone A grouping of channels.
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purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation,
maintenance or service of the Product.
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• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are
broken or show evidence of tampering.
• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the
battery in equipment or service other than the Product for
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H) Freight costs to the repair depot.
I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of
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The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the
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lifetime of the Product or parts as established by
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infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or
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This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.
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Notes
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Index
A
accessories
antennas .................................43
batteries ..................................43
belt clips ..................................44
body-worn ...............................44
carry accessories ....................44
chargers ..................................44
Commport integrated microphone/
receivers ................................46
earpieces .................................47
headsets ..................................48
microphones, remote speaker .45
radio interface modules ...........48
switches ..................................48
alert tones .....................................7
analog squelch ............................23
answer a phone call ....................31
answer a private call ...................32
antenna
attach the antenna ..................13
remove the antenna ................13
antennas .....................................43
B
batteries ......................................43
battery
attach the battery ....................11
charging the battery ................10
remove the battery ..................11
smart battery condition ............ 12
belt clip
attach the belt clip ...................14
remove the belt clip .................14
C
carry accessories
belt clips ..................................44
body-worn ...............................44
channel
select a channel ......................18
chargers ......................................44
enhanced and multi-unit line cords
45
conventional mode operation ..... 22
D
display .......................................... 5
display status symbols .................. 6
E
emergency
send an emergency call .......... 26
F
failsoft ......................................... 35
G
glossary ...................................... 53
L
LED indicators .............................. 7
list
scan list empty ........................ 28
view a list ................................ 28
M
microphones, remote speaker .... 45
monitor button ............................21
N
notations used in this manual ....... 1
O
out-of-range ................................36
P
physical features of the radio ........ 3
PL defeat .................................... 23
programmable features ................ 4
PTT ID ........................................ 35
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R
radio ID number ..........................35
receive / transmit
use the preprogrammed monitor
button .....................................21
use the preprogrammed volume
set button ...............................20
without using the volume set and
monitor buttons ......................19
remote speaker microphone adapter
16
attach the adapter ...................16
remove the adpater .................16
repeater or direct operation .........34
repeater/direct switch ..................34
S
scan
delete a nuisance channel .......29
turn scan on and off .................28
scan (conventional only)
make a dynamic priority change ..
30
scan list empty ............................28
select a channel ..........................18
send an emergency alarm ...........25
site change ..................................37
site lock .......................................36
site trunking
change the current site ............37
smart battery condition ................12
surveillance accessories .............46
Commport integrated microphone/
receivers ................................46
earpieces .................................47
headsets and headset accessories
................................................48
radio interface modules for ear
microphones ..........................48
switches ......................................48
T
time-out timer ..............................24
Trunking System Controls ..........35
turn the radio off .........................17
turn the radio on .........................17
U
universal connector cover
attach the connector cover ...... 15
remove the connector cover .... 15
V
view a list ....................................28
volume set button .......................20
W
warranty ......................................57
Z
zone
zone select ..............................18
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