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1. 20 Operation cccceeeeeeeeeeeees 61 Status calls a an 48 telephone interconnect list 36 unlimited telephone interconnect eeee 38 turn on radio eaoaai ranean 5 SCAN o arn e 24 U UHF frequencies cc 2 units select disabled 0 0006 67 select enabled 008 67 troubleshooting eee 79 unlimited telephone interconnect ceeeeeeees 38 V VHF frequency ccceeceeeeeeeeee 2 maritime radio use 86 viewing scan listo eee 26 volume adjusting 0 0 eee 6 Ww WalTaMnly irosit 95 Z zone Selection c ccceeeeeeee 12 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head Index 105 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head M5 Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Caution ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99 to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits EMERGENCY BUTTON Emer VOLUME MODE KNOB INDICATORS
2. 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 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 99 Commercial Warranty and Service Notes 100 Index Symbols 800 MHz frequencies cee 2 A add scan list channel a e 30 adjust display brightness ee 6 squelch level assosieer 17 VOIWIMG raer ea istinon tebsicenese 6 alarms activate non permanent 32 activate permanent ieee 33 change selected eee 33
3. e From the ID number list Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID in the display OR Use the prestored list by pressing the navigation keys to locate the name ID you want to call OR Press the Mode up 4 rocker switch once and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member OR Enter using the keypad or keypad mic the ID of the desired unit Note Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered If the list has been entered scroll to the first display 3 Press the microphone PTT button A telephone type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service The display shows FLEASE E WAIT ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 63 Trunking Operation Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call If the receiving unit answers identify yourself and begin your Private Conversation lf after a programmable time peri d you are not connected the display shows HO ACEH and a momentary low pitched tone sounds Try again or press the HOME button to return to normal operation If you are out of the system s range a low pitched tone sounds Try again or press the HOME button to return to normal operation If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call the radio you are calling hears a telephone type busy tone When a c
4. normal operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 33 General Radio Features 34 Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On When a call is received the vehicle s horn sounds for four seconds and or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician The display alternates between the type of call received CALL PAGE or PHONE and the selected mode name Turning Off Non Rearmable External Alarm 1 To turn off the external alarm s press the PTT button or any control head button Note Pressing the CALL PAGE or FHOM softkey will turn off the external alarm s and place you directly in that feature The Volume knob and the DIM button have no effect on the state of the external alarm s 2 Torearm the horn and lights feature press the L softkey momentarily Turning Off Rearmable External Alarms To turn off the external alarm s press the PTT button or any control head softkey or button other than the H L softkey Pressing CALL FAGE or FHOH softkey turns off the external alarm s and places you directly in that feature When the external alarm s are turned off they will be automatically rearmed Note Pressing the H L softkey turns off the external alarm s and exits the horn and lights feature To re arm the feature press the HL softkey momentarily The Volume knob and the DIM have no effect on the state of the ex
5. roof mount HAD4007_ VHF 144 150 8 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4008 _ VHF 150 8 162 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4009__ VHF 162 174 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAD4014 _R VHF 140 174 MHz halfwave roof mount HAD4016_ VHF 136 162 MHz quarterwave wideband roof mount HAD4017_ VHF 146 174 MHz quarterwave wideband roof mount RAD4000_ VHF 136 174 MHz halfwave roof mount RAD4002_RB VHF 136 144 MHz quarterwave RAD4003_RB VHF 144 150 8 MHz quarterwave RAD4004_RB VHF 150 8 162 MHz quarterwave RAD4005_RB VHF 162 174 MHz quarterwave RAD4010_RB VHF 136 174 MHz halfwave roof mount ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 81 Accessories 82 HAE4003 _ UHF 450 470 MHz quarterwave whip HAE4004 _ UHF 470 512 MHz quarterwave HAE4011_ UHF 450 470 MHz 3 5 db roof mount HAE4012_ UHF 470 495 MHz 3 0 db roof mount HAE4013 UHF 494 512 MHz 3 0 db roof mount HAE6010 __ UHF 380 433 MHz 3 5 db gain HAE6011_ UHF 380 433 MHz 5 0 db gain HAE6012_ UHF 380 433 MHz quarterwave whip HAE6013_ UHF 380 470 MHz 2 0 db gain wideband HAE6015_ UHF 450 512 MHz broadband HAE6016_ UHF 490 512 MHz quarterwave whip motorcycle RAE4014_RB UHF 450 470 MHz 5 0 db RAE4015_RL UHF 470 494 MHz 5 0 db gain RAE4016_RB UHF 494 512 MHz 5 0 db gain RAE4024_RB UHF 450 482 M
6. 1 Press and hold the CALL or FAGE softkey to enter the Call ID list The Call indicator flashes and a high pitched tone sounds Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list For example press 2 to go to the second member in the list press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list and so on button to select the name editing function Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys 0 through 9 and special function keys with the keyapd mic Note The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 14 If you try to add too many characters you will hear a low pitched tone To edit do any or all of the following e To enter a character at the blinking cursor refer to the table on page 42 Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table For example to enter the character C press the 2 key three times e Toleave a space in the text press the up navigation key to move the blinking cursor to the next character position and then enter the next character ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 59 Conventional Radio Features 5 e To delete characters press the down navigation key to move backwards over existing characters When the last character on the display has been erased press the down navigation ke
7. KNOB z mojorora POWER SOFT MENU NAVIGATION ON OFF KEYS KEYS BASIC OPERATION Turning the Radio On and Off Press the Pwr button once Setting the Volume and Squelch 1 Turn the Vol knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume as desired 2 On conventional modes with Private Line or Digital Private Line press MON softkey to defeat the coded squelch 3 Press MON softkey again to return to coded squelch operation 4 To adjust squelch level hold MON softkey until a tone sounds 5 Rotate the Mode knob clockwise to increase squelch level or counterclockwise to decrease squelch level 6 Press Home button to save the squelch level Changing Modes Rotate the Mode knob to select the desired mode OR Press Home button to access the preprogrammed Home mode Transmitting Press and hold the microphone PTT button 2 When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound or a talk permit tone or ID sidetone sounds speak into the microphone in a normal voice 3 State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission Transmitting Conventional Modes 1 Press Dir Direct softkey The Dir indicator lights 2 Press Dir softkey again to return to repeater operation Activating Scan 1 Press Scan softkey to start a scan If no activity exists the display shows your selected mode When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes
8. active the display shows the active mode name The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority 2 Press Scan softkey again to stop scanning Programming a Scan List 1 Press Prog softkey followed by Scan softkey until the scan list is being displayed and the scan indicator blinks 2 Use the navigation keys to select the mode you want to program 3 Press the Sel softkey as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list 4 Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list 5 Press Home button to exit Press Sel Mode Indicator One time Non Priority NPRI lit Two times Second Priority PRI lit Three times First Priority PRI blinks Four times Delete from List No indicator Selecting Scan Mode Priority 1 Press the Sel softkey as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities 2 Press Home or Scan to end scan list selection Sending an Emergency Alarm or Call Press the emergency actuator Emer button footswitch hidden pushbutton to begin an emergency transmission For conventional modes a silent or non silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent For trunked modes emergency call priority access to a voice channel silent or non silent emergency alarm or emergency alarm and call are entered Depending on your radio s programming one of the emergency sequences described in the table below Alarm Type Indication
9. assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability function or design Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo ASTRO SmartZone and FLASHport are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems Inc Motorola Inc 2005 Printed in the U S A 4 05 Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication you will notice the use of WARNINGS CAUTIONS and Notes These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and care that must be taken or observed WARNING An operational procedure practice or other A WARNING condition which might result in injury or death if not carefully warning observed CAUTION An operational procedure practice or other A CAUTION condition which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed Note Note An operational procedure practice or other condition which is essential to emphasize The following special notations identify certain items Example Description Light button or gt Buttons and keys are shown in bold print
10. desired unit Note Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered If the list has been entered scroll to the first display 3 Press the microphone PTT button A telephone type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service The display shows FLEASE WAIT ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 55 Conventional Radio Features 4 5 To Note 56 Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call If the receiving unit answers identify yourself and begin your Selective Call If after a programmable time peri d you are not connected the display shows H ACKHO and a momentary low pitched tone sounds Try again or press the HOME button to return to normal operation If you are out of the system s range a low pitched tone sounds Try again or press the HOME button to return to normal operation If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call the radio you are calling hears a telephone type busy tone When a channel becomes available the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin return to normal operation press the HOME button If you do not press the HOME button to hang up your unit will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone
11. disappears This indicates that the channel is no longer a member of the scan list that was assigned to the selected channel OR Press the RCL softkey momentarily to scroll through just the scan list members OR Delete a channel from a scan list by pressing CIEL softkey Note If you delete all members of a scan list and scan is subsequently turned on you will hear a continuous low a You cannot delete the designated transmit mode the selected mode or the fixed scan list members The selected mode by default is always scanned when scan is turned on regardless of whether or not it is explicitly programmed as a scan list member Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 31 General Radio Features Hang Up Box HUB To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box HUB You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended Priority Member scanning is not suspended however This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed Note Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only when the Scan List Designated Tx Member field is set to Talkback in the radio programming Otherwise all scan mode operation is suspended Optional External Ala
12. exits the menu without saving the selected key choice and allows the radio to transmit When you abort the key select menu the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 77 Secure Operation Selecting an Encryption Index Conventional Only The Select an Index feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption keys from among the available keys stored in the radio For example you could have a group of three keys structured to one index and another group of three different keys structured to another index By changing indices you would automatically switch from one set of keys to the other If the mobile does not support indexing the index menu will not appear as a Secure menu item 1 78 Press and hold down the Ef softkey until a tone sounds which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu Use the navigation keys to locate the Ht SEL option Press the SEL softkey to enter the Index Selection menu The display changes to show the last index that was selected and stored after the Index Selection menu was entered Use the navigation keys to locate the desired key index Choose one of the following e To save an index key press the SEL softkey The radio will save the index and return to normal operation To abort from the Index Selection menu press the HOME button or the PTT button Pressing the PTT b
13. horn and lights eee 32 initiate EMEMGENCy eee 20 emergency call and alarm 21 silent emergency 22 non permanent horn and lights activation 32 non rearmable external 34 optional external 32 permanent horn and lights activation ie 33 rearmable external ies 34 receiving call when on 34 alert tones renei 8 analog aale aE N E E ETTE 3 trunking system considerations 75 answer Enhanced Private Conversation lete EEPE EAA E 54 62 phone call cce 36 ASTRO mode n n 3 automatic scanning eeeee 23 AULOSCAN wees sei etnies 23 B basic operation ece 11 box hang up HUB nsss 32 button PTE sorria ts 27 Cc call answer phone eee 36 conventional talkgroup 51 EMEPGENCY eee ees 19 Enhanced Private Conversation 6 55 63 initiate EMEMGeENCy oo ee 20 Enhanced Private Conversation 55 63 from phone list ee 37 phone number notin list 38 receiving when alarms turned ON ou eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 34 Call Alert page description iiia 43 placing nasienia 44 selecting unit to call 0 44 SONGING iesistie ieies 44 calls status cceeeeeeeeteees 48 change MOE 0 0 ce eeeeeseececeeeeceeeeaeeeaeeees 12 mode in current zone 13 mode not in current zone 13 mode priorities a e 29 selected alarms c0008 33 ZONMC AAE EE E E E E eae 12 channels conventio
14. of supporting a multitude of advanced features Such features add up to better more cost effective two way radio communications ASTRO digital technology is also helping to provide the solution to improved spectral efficiency requiring only half as much bandwidth per channel 12 5kKHz compared to analog technology 25 30kHz The net benefit to you is fewer users per channel or more users per system The ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile radio can include an optional RS 232 data port to interface with external devices such as certain fax machines and laptop computers ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile voice radios and data terminals can access the same channel without interfering with each other Introduction Note In this manual Analog mode refers to a mode that uses traditional non ASTRO digital signaling ASTRO mode refers to a mode that uses ASTRO digital signaling Your ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio utilizes Motorola s revolutionary FLASHport technology This allows your radio s capabilities to be flexible because FLASHport makes it possible to add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on Similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software your radio s features and capabilities can be upgraded with software FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances making your radio investment go further FLASHp
15. operation Sending a Direct Entry Enhanced Private Conversation Call 1 Press the PTT button A single tone sounds and the display changes to FLEASE WAIT followed by telephone type ringing if the receiving unit is in service If the receiving unit answers press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call OR If the called unit does not respond press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page Initiating a Call Alert Page Press the Page softkey Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID OR To send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt follow the instructions for sending a direct entry Enhanced Private Conversation call Answering a Call Alert Page Four tones sound and FAGE Fl flashes on the display The tone and display repeat every five seconds Press the PTT button OR Initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller Selecting a Zone Mode Optional 1 Press the Zone softkey and then the arrow key gt or 4 to scroll to the desired zone 2 Rotate the Mode knob to select the mode Selecting a Home Zone Home Mode Press the Home button Selecting Secure Mode Press and release the SEC softkey
16. shows KEY FAIL and a momentary tone is generated If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed the display shows ILLEGAL KEY and a momentary tone is generated Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkaround Talk Direct Mobile To Mobile To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system 1 Press the GIF softkey momentarily The Dir indicator lights indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit The Dir indicator goes out Note A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile to mobile frequency In this case the Dir indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected Selective Calls Digital Modes Only The Selective Call feature not only allows you to carry ona conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service The M5 Control Head is capable of responding to a Selective Call initiated by another radio It features a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 53 Conventional Radio Features Answering a Selective Call When a Selective Call is received two high pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RECEIWED and the home display 1 Press
17. the system a low pitched tone sounds Try again by pressing the PTT button or the EL softkey OR Press the HOME button to return to normal operation If after six seconds the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert a low pitched tone sounds and the display changes to Try again by pressing the PTT button or the EL softkey OR Press the HOME button to exit ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 45 General Radio Features Notes 46 Conventional Radio Features Features Used in Conventional Operation This chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation The following topics are covered Status Calls Digital Modes Only page 48 Smart PTT page 51 Conventional Talkgroup Calls page 51 Conventional Talkaround page 53 Selective Calls Digital Modes Only page 53 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 47 Conventional Radio Features Status Calls Digital Modes Only Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit For example a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE Status names are field programmable Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses Sending a Status Call 1 Note Press the 3 softkey and the display shows the last acknowledged status name Press the gt or 4 button to review the list of status names or use the keypad mic to enter the number of th
18. to Talk identification PTT ID 0 35 R radio identification 0 0 4 rearmable external alarms 34 receive call with alarms turned on 34 private message e eee 74 requesting a dynamic regrouping 67 restore 103 Index mode priorities 0 0 29 nuisance mode n 28 ruthless preemption 71 S scan AULOSCAN iseis inneres 23 indicator nee 24 non priority o e 23 non talkback ceeeeeeees 27 Operation aranne 23 operator selectable 0 23 PMONTY socio eaten elas 23 talkback sissors 27 transmit while on 000 27 TUPNING ON seeren 24 scan list add a channel 000 30 conventional s s s 23 delete a channel s es 31 m des iana ieee 23 programming ooeec 30 restore mode priorities 29 talkgroup SCAN seee 23 trunked priority seee 23 VIEWING escia cebecersceteeenssecspesact cess 26 secure operation iee 73 select Call Alert page unit 44 conventional talkgroup 52 encryption key ce 76 encryption key index 78 Home mode ceceeeeeeeeeee 14 Aoo eA 12 mode in current zone 13 mode not in current zone 13 power level oo eee eeeeeeeees 16 volume level cccceeeeeeeeees 6 ZONE 2 chcct dani wee 12 selected disabled units 67 selected enabled units 67 send Call Alert page o
19. use or the phone interconnect is out of service a telephone type busy tone sounds and the display shows FHOHE BUSY Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available If you hang up you lose your place in the queue with a low pitched tone rather thana ARTNA ips busy tone the call is not queued You must hang up and try again 4 When your party answers press the PTT button to talk and release it to listen 5 When the call is completed press the PHO softkey to hang up and return to normal operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 37 General Radio Features Unlimited Telephone Interconnect Calling a Phone Number Not in the List 1 Press the gt or 4 button to access the FHOH feature Press the softkey under the phone feature 2 Enter the desired phone number from the optional keypad mic The display updates as the numbers are entered Press Enter on the keypad mic to make the call When your party answers press the PTT button to talk and release it to listen 5 When the call is completed press the HOME button to hang up and return to normal operation 38 General Radio Features Storing a Number in the List 1 Press and hold the Ft programming function H softkey to select the phone 2 Press the or 4 button to locate the number you want to change 3 Press the SEL softkey to edit the number in the display 4 Enter the new phone n
20. 2 0 cecesssssseceeeeeeeeeees 34 F PAUSOR E EA 65 FLASHport technology 6 3 frequency ranges 310100 Pe 2 G QIOSSANY Ahaan aii etanata 91 H hang time 0 0 0 2 eeeeeeceeeeeeee rete 24 hang up box HUB ee 32 Home mode selecting 0 14 horn and lights alarms 32 HUB hang up box e 32 l identification radio 00 4 indicator N PRI non priority 24 PRI priority eeee 24 SCAM EEEE EE ates Sein cee 24 initiate emergency alarm sesen 20 emergency call and alarm 21 Enhanced Private Conversation Call iniiis 55 63 phone call from list 000 37 silent emergency alarm 22 trunked announcement 71 interconnect unlimited telephone 38 introduction to radios 00 1 K key encryption index selection ee eee eens 78 y o 91ers 76 keypad character selection sequence 42 entering characters 42 L list edit name cette 40 phone place call 0 ee 37 SCAN cis eoete le caieeneeeetss TETE 23 store phone number 39 telephone interconnect 36 lock on a site SmartZone 69 loss indication secure operation 75 M mode analog eeo dh veetecpi ase shears 3 ASTRO diea a naii 3 changing sececcseccrceiren 13 changing outside current zone 13 priorities changing 29 Selecti
21. 232 HKN6184 Flash Programming cable USB HKN6183 Flash Programming cable RS232 YLN1148_ Armored for handset hangup mic HMN4082A Armored for handset hangup mic Microphones Part No Description HMN1079_ Motorcycle Palm D Sub 9 connector HMN4081A Motorcycle Palm GCAI connector HMN4079_ Keypad Mic HMN6185A _ Standard palm Miscellaneous Part No Description HLN5113__ Emergency footswitch HLN6188 _ Emergency pushbutton HLN6372_ Key lock mount 84 Accessories Remote Mounting Kits Part No Description HLN6921A Remote to dash HLN6922A Dash to remote Speakers Part No Description HSN4031_ 7 5 W external HSN4032_ 13 W external HSN4038 _ 7 5 W remote weather resistant HSN4039__ 13 W remote weather resistant HSN6003_ Motorcycle weather resistant Trunnion Kits Part No Description HLN6909 _ Quick release high power HLN6910_ Standard high power HKN6186A Trunnion CH Remote Mount HLN6861 HDWR Millenium St Install Mid Power ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 85 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
22. 50 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 x 157 050 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 i 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 i 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 88 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 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 a ae 76 a om 77 156 875 78 156 925 161 525 79 156 975 161 575 80 157 025 161 625 i 157 075 161 675 S 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 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 89 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Notes 90 Glossary ACK Channel Coded Squelch Control Channel Conventional Curso
23. AA MOTOROLA ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio M5 Control Head User s Guide ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head M5 Control Head Foldout Page M5 Control Head DIM EMERGENCY BUTTON Emer INDICATORS POWER SOFT MENU NAVIGATION ON OFF KEYS KEYS This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name Motorola Inc Address 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation FL 33322 USA Phone Number 1 888 567 7347 Hereby declares that the product Model Name XTL 2500 conforms to the following regulations FCC Part 15 subpart B section 15 107 a 15 107 d and section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can
24. AAS ELA EEA AR TA de 8 Feature Control ereden anrai ai N 8 Alert Tonos uleran riua a ea a a ah 8 Basic Operating Procedures 5 11 Basie FUNCIONS 225 2 atc cet seesed scent gees pasacesaisi sad eeesda sana toedigeaad samesmeadts es 11 Selecting the Zone or Mode 000 eee cette ee eeteeeeeeeteaeeeeeeteeeeeees 12 Selecting or Changing the Zone 00 eee ee eeeneeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeaaes 12 Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone 13 Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone 13 Selecting the Home Mode eceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeeteeaaeees 14 Transmitting Conventional Modes Only n se 15 Transmitting Trunked Modes Only 0 eceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaaes 15 Selecting the Transmit Power Level ccccseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeneeees 16 Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity ccceeeeereeeettieeeerees 16 Adjusting the Squelch Level cccceeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeetteeeeeeeaas 17 General Radio Features 02000eeeee 18 Often Used Features 2 0 ccccceceeecceeeeseceeeeteeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeedeeenensnaeeees 18 Emergency Call and Alarm cc ccceeeeeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeenceeeeeeenaeeeeeeeaas 19 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head vi Emergency Cal Girne ani E cuesuptead dectitee AE 19 Initiating an Emergency Alarm cceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaees 20 Initiating an Emergency Call ccc
25. E ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 27 28 General Radio Features Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On To temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear nuisance mode press NUIS softkey by searching for it with the help of or 4 You can delete undesired modes Note Priority modes the selected mode and the designated transmit mode cannot be deleted Restoring a Nuisance Mode To restore the original scan list do one of the following Turn scan off then on Change modes e Turn off the radio and then turn it back on Note Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system administrator General Radio Features Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On When active this dynamic priority feature allows you to change the priority of a non priority mode in the scan list to priority 2 1 Press HF softkey to change the priority of a non priority channel in the scan list to priority 2 2 Press the HOME button momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning You cannot alter the status of the priority 1 member Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list do one of the following e Press the ECL softkey Turn scan off then on e Change modes Turn off the radio and then turn it back on ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 29 General Radio Features
26. Hz quarterwave whip motorcycle HAF4002 800 870 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAF4013_ 764 870 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAF4014 __ 764 870 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAF4016_ 764 870 MHz quarterwave roof mount HAF4017_ 764 870 MHz quarterwave roof mount RRA4914 800 900 MHz quarterwave roof mount Accessories Bull Horns for Siren and Public Address Part No Description TDN6251_ Round with chrome finish TDN6252_ Rectangular with chrome finish TDN6253 _ Underhood with gray finish TDN6254 _ Round with gray finish Cables Part No Description HKN4191 _ Power high power dash mount HKN4192 _ Power 20 ft remote mount HKN4356 _ 17 ft W4 5 7 9 HKN6160_ Data 6 ft dash mount kit HKN6161 _ Data 20 ft dash mount kit HKN6163_ USB HLN4952 _ Fuse kit for green orange leads HKN6164A Remote Mount Cable CAN 40M 131 FT HKN6165A Remote Mount Cable CAN 35M 115 FT HKN6166A Remote Mount Cable CAN 23M 75 FT HKN6167A Remote Mount Cable CAN 15M 50 FT HKN6168A Remote Mount Cable CAN 10M 30 FT HKN6169A Remote Mount Cable CAN 5M 17 FT HKN6170A Remote Mount Cable CAN 3M 10 FT HKN6182A Cable Adapter Keyloader ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head Accessories HKN6184A Cable CH Programming RS USB HKN6183A Cable CH Programming RS
27. ITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Ill STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE You must provide proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number in order to receive warranty service and also deliver or send the Product item transportation and insurance prepaid to an authorized warranty service location Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations If you first contact the company which sold you the Product it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service You can also call Motorola at 1 888 567 7347 US Canada 96 Commercial Warranty and Service V WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES
28. NOT COVER A B C amp g Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner Defects or damage from misuse accident water or neglect Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modification or adjustment Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications disassemblies or repairs including without limitation the addition to the Product of non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible Rechargeable batteries if e any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering e the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified Freight costs to the repair depot A Product which due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software firmware in the Product does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobi
29. Programming a Scan List To program a scan list operator selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualified radio technician Adding a Channel to the Scan List 1 Press the button to scroll to the FROG softkey 2 Press the lt gt button below FROG 3 Press the gt button to scroll to the CAH softkey 4 Press gt button below SCF The scan indicator blinks and a good key chirp is heard 5 Press the gt or 4 button to scroll through the preprogrammed scan list Scroll through of the available priority choices and press the SEL softkey to choose one The new channel becomes a member of the scan list assigned to the selected channel when scan list programming was entered Note Ifa scan list is full you will hear a bad key chirp each time you press ZEL softkey and the desired channel will not be assigned to the list Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation 30 General Radio Features Deleting a Channel from the Scan List Do the following 1 Press the gt button to scroll to the FROG softkey 2 Press the gt button below F 3 Pressthe gt button to scroll to the CAH softkey 4 Press button below SCF The scan indicator blinks and a good key chirp is heard 5 Pressthe gt or 4 button or rotate the Mode knob to locate the channel to be deleted priority choices until the priority choice
30. The Q indicator lights up Selecting an Encryption Key O a FF Q Press and hold the SEC softkey until a tone sounds Use the navigation keys to scroll to KEY SEL Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu Use the navigation keys to select desired key Press Sel to select key Press Home or the PTT button to quit Selecting a Key Index oo O a A Press and hold the SEC softkey until a tone sounds Use the navigation keys to scroll to IHD SEL Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu Use the navigation keys to select desired index Press Sel to select index Press Home or the PTT button to quit Erasing an Encryption Key N o a A Q Press and hold the SEC softkey until a tone sounds Use the navigation keys to scroll to ERASE KY Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu Use the navigation keys to select desired index Press Sel to select index Press Home or the PTT button to quit DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS Display Light Meaning BUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it or selected trunked system is currently busy Wait for callback XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct mobile to mobile operation PRI NPRI Display shows a mode in the scan indicators lit list with the indicated priority level F displayed Telephone dialing pause Press Sel softkey to continue the dialing HO ACKHOWLEDGE Unit
31. Where is a squelch level ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 17 General Radio Features Often Used Features This chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features The following topics are covered 18 Emergency Call and Alarm page 19 Scan Operation page 23 Optional External Alarms Horn and Lights page 32 Time Out Timer page 35 Push To Talk Identification PTT ID page 35 Telephone Interconnect List Conventional and Trunking page 36 Unlimited Telephone Interconnect page 38 Call Alert Page Conventional and Trunking Digital Modes Only page 43 General Radio Features Emergency Call and Alarm The emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access and or send an emergency data transmission to the dispatcher in an emergency situation The desired type of emergency feature alarm call call and alarm or silent alarm can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature Emergency Call Emergency call gives you priority access to a voice channel for all subsequent transmissions after you press the emergency button The level of priority access is determined by the system manager SmartZone Emergency Call Receive Operation A radio Songuie for SmartZone operation displays altetnales with the selected mode display as ong as the radio is unmuted to the emerg
32. ansmit Power Level The Fil softkey lets you select toggle the transmit power level Press the FHF softkey The display momentarily shows FONE ul indicate the transmit power level Selected Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician or system administrator Do one of the following Take the microphone off hook This is the same as monitor on You hear all channel traffic OR 1 Make sure you are in Home mode where the default zone and mode are being displayed page 14 Press the gt or 4 button to scroll to the 2H softkey Pressing OH softkey momentarily toggles between HOHITOR OH and MOHI OFF MOMITOR GH shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring 4 Pressing 2 softkey again turns monitor off and you don t hear all channel traffic 16 Basic Operating Procedures Adjusting the Squelch Level Your radio s ability to transmit or receive signals varies as you move away from or close to your base station You can adjust your radio s squelch to improve its ability to receive transmissions Do the following 1 Press the gt or lt 4 button to scroll to the HOH softkey e Press and hold the button below MOH The display shows setting of 0 to 15 2 Press D to return to the selected channel 4
33. arts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty Because each system which may use the Product is unique MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 95 Commercial Warranty and Service ll GENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA S responsibilities regarding the Product Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at MOTOROLA s option is the exclusive remedy THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING W
34. ating that the radio is powering up The display then shows TL When the radio is fully powered on the Zone and Channel text and menu items is displayed The backlight will turn on to the last selected color and dim level Note Pressing the power button before the LED s light up will be ignored Pressing the power button anytime after the LED s light up will TURN OFF the radio Note If FAIL appears in the display the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected iii appears some non critical data has been changed If either of these displays appear if the display goes blank or if the unit appears to be locked up refer to the Troubleshooting section ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 5 Introduction Setting the Volume Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume Adjusting the Display Brightness Press the dimmer button DIM to change the display brightness to one of four levels e Off to high e High to medium e Medium to low e Low to off In Off both the display and backlight are off used for surveillance operations Using the navigation keys When accessing a feature on the radio use the left or right toggles on the navigation key to access further options within the menu If you cannot locate a menu item it may not be programmed or it may not apply to the radio s current mode se
35. being called with the displayed Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service or emergency alarm or status message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher PHONE BUSY Trunked phone interconnect is displayed busy HO ANSWER Unit being called with Enhanced displayed Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond but is operational EMERGEHCY Radio is in emergency alarm or call displayed state HO EMERGENCY A mode incapable of emergency displayed transmission has been selected OUT OF RANGE displayed Radio is out of range of the trunking system ALERT TONES ALERT TONES Continued Tones Conversation incoming call Press Call then the PTT button then talk 4 High Pitched Tones every 6 Call Alert Page Call Alert page has been received when pressing the PTT button seconds Phone Type System Busy All system radio Busy Tone channels in use Release the PTT button and wait for callback Type of Tone Name Explanation Type of Tone Name Explanation 1 Low Pitched Invalid Key Feature button 2 Short High Automatic Call Channel is available Tone Alert pressed is not valid Tones after Back or Talk for previously in selected mode or requesting a Permit requested a Call Alert or busy channel transmission emergency alarm upon pressing System is accepting was not the PTT bu
36. calls Conventional Radio Features Viewing Your Unit ID Number 1 Press the CALL softkey momentarily to select the Selective Call feature The Call indicator lights 2 Do one of the following e Use the left navigation key to locate the Fv I0 display OR e The display will alternate between fi If and your ID number 3 To return to normal operation press the HOME button ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 57 Conventional Radio Features Storing a Unit ID Number in the List The Selective and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units IDs 1 Press and hold the GALL softkey to review the Call ID list The Call indicator flashes and a high pitched tone sounds Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change Press the HAME softkey to store a name OR press the HU softkey to store a number Use the keypad mic to update the entry When all the digits are entered press the 44E softkey to store the new ID Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered OR Do one of the following e Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation OR e Press PTT to exit the feature Note The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line 58 is 14 Conventional Radio Features Editing a Name in the List The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs
37. can types only A blinking PRI indicator means that the active mode is the priority 1 member of the scan list Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only General Radio Features Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code Conventional Modes Only Do the following 1 Press the button to scroll to the HGH softkey 2 Press the button below MOH 3 The brief HOHITOGR OH display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code Note While scanning for activity you can still receive fleetwide system wide dynamic regrouping incoming telephone interconnect and Private Conversation Call Alert calls Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode However when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan incoming Private Conversation Call Alert calls may be missed ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 25 General Radio Features Viewing a Scan List 1 a Fk WwW N Press and hold the SCAN softkey until the Scan indicator blinks and a beep is heard The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed Press the button to scroll to the IEW softkey Press the gt button below VIEW Press the gt button to scroll to the SCAH softkey Press the lt gt button below scanning while a scan list is being reviewed iH The radio suspends Press the or 4 button to scroll through the preprogra
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40. e frequencies Private Line codes radio parameters and an alphanumeric name Selecting or Changing the Zone 1 Press the gt button to scroll to the ZONE softkey 2 Press the button below ZOHE The display shows the current zone and mode 3 Press the gt or 4 until the desired zone is displayed 4 Press the D or PTT button to save the displayed zone as the new home default zone The zone name stops flashing once it is saved 5 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone 12 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone To access a mode in the current zone do the following e Rotate the Mode knob until the display shows the desired mode name OR 1 Press and hold to scroll to the CHAH softkey 2 Press the below CHAH The display shows the current zone and mode 3 Rotate the Mode Knob until the desired channel in the current zone is displayed 4 Press the D or PTT button to save the displayed channel as the new home default channel The channel name stops flashing once it is saved 5 Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone and mode Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone 1 To access a mode that is not in the current zone press the Zone up a button or Zone down button to move to the zone containing the mode Note The Zone up and Zone down buttons are optional buttons inc
41. e status you wish to send If no button is pressed for a period of time an inactivity warning will sound 3 The display shows the desired status name or number press the PTT button to send the transmission 48 One of the following conditions occurs The radio display shows FLEASE WAIT until the transmission is received and acknowledged When the dispatcher acknowledges the status four high pitched tones sound and the display shows ALE RECETUEN The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation If the status is not acknowledged after approximately si seconds the display alternates between H and the associated status name A low pitched tone also sounds continuously Conventional Radio Features e If there is no acknowledgment do one of the following Press the microphone PTT button to resend the status transmission OR Press the HOME button to return to normal dispatch operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 49 Conventional Radio Features Sending a Direct Entry Keyboard DEK Status 50 Press the desired Sts button on the DEK The red indicator flashes while the radio is waiting for an acknowledgment The control head momentarily displays the selected status then shows FLEA One of the following conditions occurs e When the dispatcher acknowledge is received four high pitched tones sound and the status indicator lights solid and remains on to sho
42. ececceeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 20 Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm 21 Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm eeeeeeeeeeeeeresseeerresen 22 Special Considerations for Emergencies ccceceeseeeeeeeeees 22 Scan Operation nea e wit oS ed rea aad ee eta A 23 TURING ON SCAM ces ogee ead e paces hs AA 24 Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code Conventional Modes Only eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeeeeeeneaeeees 25 Viewing a Scan LIto aroen aE 26 Transmitting While Scan IS ON ooo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeees 27 Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On 28 Restoring a Nuisance Mode c ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeenteeeeeeeeaas 28 Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On nsee 29 Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List 20 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 Programming a Scan List sosirii aiin i raak EE Reais 30 Hang UP Box HUB Y r ie T 32 Optional External Alarms Horn and Lights sseeeeeeeeeeeen 32 Activating the External Alarm S cesscceeeesseeeeeeentieeeeeeeaes 32 Changing the Selected Alarms ecccceeectceeeeeeeteeeeeetttneeeeees 33 Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On nsec 34 Hime Out TIMO scene ee ateet aiid eelaeath eine tite ena a k 35 Push To Talk Identification PTT ID eececeeeeeeeseeeeeeeetteeeeeeenaaes 35 Telephone Interconnect List Conventional and Trunking 36 Answering a Phone Call 0 ecc
43. ed Private Conversation Call When a Private Conversation Call is received two high pitched tones sound and the display alternates betwee CALL RECEIVED and the home display 1 Press the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician The display shows the ID number of the calling unit 2 To respond to the call press the PTT button and talk If 20 seconds pass before you press the CALL softkey you will not respond privately to the call just received Instead when you press the CALL softkey you enter the Private Conversation Call state as described in Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call on page 63 If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call a telephone type busy tone sounds and your radio s BUSY indicator lights When a channel becomes available you receive a call back and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking Note If you do not press the CALL softkey before pressing the PTT button your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group 62 Trunking Operation Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call To initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call select a unit to call then place the call 1 Press the CALL softkey The Call indicator lights and the display shows the last transmitted received unit ID number 2 Selecta unit in one of the following ways
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45. ency call ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 19 General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Alarm The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID Press the emergency button HE with the current zone channel For trunking modes a high pitched tone indicates that the alarm has been received by the trunked system s central controller A dispatcher acknowledgment Ati The radio automatically returns to normal operation No further action is required Initiating an Emergency Call 1 Press the emergency button with the current zone channel 2 Press the PTT button and announce your emergency After completing the emergency call press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds The alternating Et display disappears and the radio returns to normal operation 20 General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm If the radio has both emergency call and alarm features it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged 1 Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call alarm feature it s with the current The display begins alternating zone channel For trunking modes a high pitched tone sounds indicating that the alarm has been received by the trunked system s central controller A dispatcher ack
46. es the radio to a different site when the current site signal becomes unacceptable This usually happens when the vehicle in which the radio is located is driven out of the range of one site and into the range of another Under normal conditions a SmartZone enabled radio functions invisibly to the operator However the spate does have some manual controls on the Control Head the SITE softkey This button can be used to check or change the SmartZone operation Site Button Operation To check which site the radio has currently selected Press the SITE softkey momentarily The display momentarily shows the current site name and RSSI received signal strength indicator One of the following conditions can also occur e Ifthe radio is not locked onto a site but is scanning for a new site the display shows 5ti e Ifthe radio has not yet received site ID information for the 68 Trunking Operation Locking onto a Site In areas that commonly have weak signals use the SmartZone lock function to prevent the radio from automatically scanning for a new site 1 softkey again to return to normal Press HOME button or 31 operation 2 To change the locked or unlocked condition press and hold the After temporarily displaying the new condition the radio returns to normal operation Site Trunking In a SmartZone system if the zone controller for a particular site fails the site enters into a site trunkin
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48. following information in this order 1 2 10 11 86 MAY DAY MAY DAY MAY DAY THIS IS CALL SIGN au State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel stated 3 times Repeat MAYDAY and the name of the vessel WE ARE LOCATED AT oi State the position of the vessel in distress using any information that will help responders to locate you e g e latitude and longitude bearing state whether you are using true or magnetic north e distance to a well known landmark e vessel course speed or destination State the nature of the distress Specify what kind of assistance you need State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention if any Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders such as type of vessel vessel length and or tonnage hull color etc OVER Wait for a response If you do not receive an immediate response remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Non Commercial Call Channel For non commercial transmissions such as fishing reports rendezvous arrangements repair scheduling or berthing information use VHF Channel 9 Operating Frequency Requirements A radio designated for shipboard use must c
49. following topics are covered Note Receiving a Private Message page 74 Transmitting a Private Message page 74 System Considerations page 75 Loss Indication page 75 Selecting an Encryption Key Conventional Only page 76 Selecting an Encryption Index Conventional Only page 78 Keyloading is not available from the control head in a remote mount configuration however it is available from the front of the transceiver ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 73 Secure Operation Receiving a Private Message 1 2 Select a mode by rotating the Mode knob Using the Volume Knob adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level In conventional modes and if enabled in trunking modes the BUSY light blinks and the radio unmutes when the radio is receiving a private message Note The secure on off state does not affect received messages The radio automatically receives coded or clear messages Transmitting a Private Message 1 Some radio modes may have secure automatically set on or off if the mode strapped Secure feature is enabled The display shows the current key if multi key has been enabled Note If the coded mode is selected the Q is on If the standard 2 74 clear mode is selected the Q indicator is off Monitor the mode to be sure it is not in use The XMIT indicator lights and the display shows the current key selected when transmitting in the coded mode
50. g operational mode In this mode of operation the user can only communicate with other units at the same site Radios in a SmartZone system can be programmed by a qualified radio technician to display SITE TRUK IHG when site trunking becomes active The display alternates with the current mode display as long as the radio remains in site trunking The radio also sounds a valid key chirp when it first detects site trunking ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 69 Trunking Operation Out of Range Indication The out of range display audible indication feature can be enabled by a qualified radio technician The display alternately shows GT oF iMGE and the current selected mode and a low pitched tone sounds every six seconds e When the radio is out of range of the system and can no longer lock onto the control channel OR When the radio is in failsoft and cannot lock onto the failsoft channel The out of range indication remains in effect until one of the following conditions occur e The radio locks on a control channel e The radio locks on a failsoft channel e The radio is turned off 70 Trunking Operation Trunked Announcement The announcement capability allows a user to make announcements to the entire user group as well as monitor talkgroup calls and other announcements Announcement calls are handled in two different ways depending on the trunked central controller configuration The t
51. ghts The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including but not limited to the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied reproduced modified reverse engineered or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is
52. hannel becomes available the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin 5 To return to normal operation press the HOME button Note 64 If you do not press the HOME button to hang up your unit will remain in the Private Conversation state with the other unit You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone Calls Trunking Operation Failsoft If the trunked system s central controller fails for any reason the radio indicates failsoft In this condition the radio transmits and receives on a pre determined frequency in a conventional mode Failsoft ensures that you will have communications capability at all times Radios can be programmed by the system administrator so units that normally communicate on the same trunked mode will be assigned to the same failsoft repeater frequency Since the normal trunking features do not operate during failsoft much of the privacy of trunked systems is lost You must share the channel with other users until the failure is corrected To continue in Failsoft to communicate with other talkgroups 1 Rotate the Mode knob rocker switch to change to a different repeater frequency The failsoft condition is indicated by a faint beeping tone every every nine seconds radio unsquelched When the trunking system returns to normal operation the beeping tone stops 2 Press the PTT button to talk and release the bu
53. he on off status of various features The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual audio indicators or by both ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 7 Introduction Display Status The control head display indicates your selected mode or the currently active receive mode when scan is on Feature Control You can turn the various radio features on or off change modes and adjust the volume To exit a feature such as phone press the HOME button Alert Tones Tone Type Name Description Two high Private Indicate that a private call has been pitched tones Conversation received Four high Call Alert Indicate that a Call Alert page has been pitched tones received every five seconds Single high Central Indicates that a Call Alert emergency pitched tone Acknowledge alarm reprogram request or status message transmission has been received by the system s central controller Four high Mobile Unit Indicate that a Call Alert page has been pitched tones Acknowledge received by the intended unit or the emergency alarm reprogram request or status message transmission has been acknowledged by the intended dispatcher Sound similar to a telephone busy signal System Busy Indicates when you press the microphone push to talk PTT button that you cannot transmit because all system radio channels are in use Release the PTT b
54. he text press the Mode up lt rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position and then enter the character General Radio Features To delete characters press the Mode down rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters When the last character on the display has been erased press the Mode down rocker switch again to leave the name edit mode without making any changes and begin the procedure again at step 2 4 To save the changes press and hold the SL softkey Note Press the SEL softkey momentarily to confirm changes to a number in the list 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have modified all the desired names OR Do one of the following e Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation OR e Press the FHOH softkey to return to normal phone operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 41 General Radio Features Table 1 Entering Characters Using the Keypad Number of times the key is pressed Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 1 1 2 A B Cc 2 a b c 3 D E 3 d e f 4 G H 4 g h i 5 J K L 5 j k 6 M N O 6 m n o 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 8 T U V 8 t u v 9 Ww X Y Z 9 w x y z i 7 42 General Radio Features Call Alert Page Conventional and Trunking Digital Modes Only The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio and t
55. if multikey and Display on PTT are enabled Secure Operation System Considerations e Trunked Systems only If you press the PTT button when no secure voice channel is available the display shows HO SECURE and a continuous talk prohibit tone sounds until you release the PTT button e Analog trunking systems You are not allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call If you attempt to change from a secure to a clear transmission during a call the radio generates a talk prohibit tone and the display will show SEC OHLY or SE E E OHLY e Digital trunking systems You are allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call Loss Indication When you press the PTT button while in the coded mode and without the encryption module containing a valid key the speaker generates bursts of alert tones and the display shows KE FAIL until you release the PTT button When the radio is first turned on six medium pitched tones sound and the display momentarily shows E FAIL to indicate that the encryption module does not contain a valid key for the current mode If the periodic keyfail tone feature is enabled six medium pitched tones are generated every five to ten seconds while the radio is not transmitting or receiving to remind you that the radio does not have a valid key for the current mode The keyfail reminder will not s
56. le Radio with M5 Control Head 97 Commercial Warranty and Service J Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product K Normal and customary wear and tear VI PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS MOTOROLA will defend at its own expense any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following A that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim Ww that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and 2 should the Product or parts become or in MOTOROLA s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA at its option and expense either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as
57. led If multiple scan types are enabled in the radio the type of scan that is activated depends on the personality of the mode selected when the SCAN softkey is pressed For all types of scan the selected mode is by default a member of its own scan list Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off turn the radio off or disconnect the radio from the battery ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 23 General Radio Features Turning On Scan Do the following 1 2 Press the gt button to scroll to the SCAN softkey Press the button below SCAN The Sean indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity The text display area will indicate SCAN ON if scan is currently enabled or SCAN OFF if scan is just been turned off When a scanned mode becomes active the display changes to show the active mode name the appropriate priority indicator lights and the radio unmutes The radio will not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time after the call ends giving you time to respond The hang time is typically three seconds by default but can be changed by a qualified radio technician Note A lit N PRI non priority indicator means that the active mode is a non priority member of the scan list for all scan types 24 A solidly lit PRI priority indicator means that the active mode is the priority 2 member of the scan list Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional s
58. luded with the radio when zone mode is ordered 2 Doone ofthe following e Select a desired zone page 12 e Select a desired mode in the current zone page 13 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 13 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Home Mode 14 This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician Press the HOME button to select the home mode contained within the home zone from any other zone and mode in the radio Basic Operating Procedures Transmitting Conventional Modes Only 1 Lift the microphone off hook and listen for activity on that mode 2 If you hear no activity press and hold the microphone PTT button Transmitting Trunked Modes Only 1 Lift the microphone off hook and press the microphone PTT button 2 Doone of the following If you hear three quick tones or if you hear no tone and the red XMIT transmit indicator lights steadily then proceed with your message Release the PTT button to receive OR e Ifyou hear a continuous low pitched tone you are out of the system s range The display area may indicate OUT OF RANGE in the text display area The red XMIT indicator may flash several times as the radio tries to access the system Release the PTT button and try again when the vehicle is driven within range of the system ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 15 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Tr
59. mic mode where no dynamic ID assignment has been made Brief low Time Out Timer Indicates that your present transmission will soon be disabled ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 9 Introduction Tone Type Name Description Single short Valid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key or high pitched you entered a feature configuration tone state or you are receiving or transmitting in the clear mode on secure models with TX Clear Alert Tones enabled Single low Invalid Key Indicates that you tried to make an pitched tone invalid key press or that an emergency alarm reprogram request or status message was not acknowledged Unique Dynamic Indicates that a dynamic ID is assigned chirping Reprogram sound ming 10 Basic Operating Procedures Basic Functions This chapter shows you how to access the radio s basic functions and includes the following topics Selecting the Zone or Mode page 12 Selecting the Home Mode page 14 Transmitting Conventional Modes Only page 15 Transmitting Trunked Modes Only page 15 Selecting the Transmit Level page 16 Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity page 16 Adjusting the Squelch Level page 17 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 11 Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Zone or Mode A zone is a grouping of modes A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit receiv
60. mmed scan list Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by N PRI PRI or blinking PRI indicator indicating the mode s assigned priority as previously described Press ECL softkey to review only modes that are already in the scan list Press the HOME button momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning 26 General Radio Features Transmitting While Scan Is On Radio Programmed for Talkback Scan Press the microphone PTT button to transmit on the mode indicated by the display The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time programmable by a qualified radio technician after you release the PTT button allowing the other party to respond If the other party responds within the hang time scanning does not resume until the full hang time expires after they have finished speaking allowing the conversation to be completed Note To transmit on the selected channel if another channel is active first turn scan off by pressing the SCAH softkey momentarily Radio Programmed for Non Talkback Scan In selected mode or fixed mode press the microphone PTT button at any time to transmit on the selected mode or fixed mode Note To make a Call Alert page or Private Conversation call while scanning press either the FAGE or CALL softkey The call is entered on the selected mode and scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing the HOME button or pressing either the FAGE
61. municate with each other using the same communication path Tone Private Line A continuous sub audible tone transmitted with PL Coded the carrier Squelch Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users see Conventional Allows radio users to share a smaller number of frequencies because a repeater or communications path is assigned to a talkgroup for the length of a conversation Zone A grouping of channels or talkgroups ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 93 Glossary Notes 94 Commercial Warranty and Service Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG MOTOROLA INC MOTOROLA warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below ASTRO XTL 2500 Portable Units One 1 Year Product Accessories One 1 Year Motorola at its option will at no charge either repair the Product with new or reconditioned parts replace it with a new or reconditioned Product or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period All replaced p
62. nal 7 control head Operation oe iii 5 Status display ceee 8 conventional CHANNEL crniiin seeders Revie 7 mode onn 15 scan list oo eeeseeeeeeeeeeees 23 selecting talkgroup 52 talkaround cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 53 talkgroup calls eeeeee 51 conventional mode monitoring ACHIVITY si os sc aah sneha aeaa 16 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 101 Index current zone Change Mode seee 13 select mode sseni 13 D delete nuisance Mode sece 28 scan list channel ee 31 digital trunking system considerations ieee 75 direct entry keyboard Send status i e 50 display brightness adjustment 6 dynamic regrouping receiving an ID assignment 66 FEQUESTING ivii iiine 67 E edit name in list wo eee 40 embedded signaling 0 a 2 emergencies special considerations 0 0 eee 22 emergency call initiating oe eeren 20 trunking eeen 19 emergency call and alarm description eccere 19 initiating ete dee 21 encryption key index Selection ecce 78 SeleCtiING saaana 76 Enhanced Private Conversation answer a Call 200 54 62 description siini 62 initiate call cc eee 55 63 select unit to call 55 63 entering keypad characters 42 external alarms sne 32 activate non permanent horn and lights oe 32 activate permanent horn and lights oaee 33 non rearmable nossen 34 102 rearmable
63. ne sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled When an emergency is active changing to another mode where emergency is enabled trunked or conventional causes an emergency alarm and or emergency call to be active on the new mode General Radio Features Scan Operation The scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes The modes to be scanned in a scan list are programmed by a qualified radio technician You can select the modes to be scanned in a scan list if operator selectable scan is enabled There are three types of scan lists available e Conventional Comprises up to 15 different conventional only modes e Trunked Priority Monitor Comprises up to 15 modes that are all from the same trunked system e Talkgroup Scan Comprises up to 10 combined conventional modes and modes from one trunking system The radio supports both priority and non priority scanning With priority scanning enabled a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first priority mode and a second as the second priority mode The XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio supports automatic scanning autoscan which can be programmed into the radio by a qualified radio technician With this feature the radio begins scanning whenever you select a mode to which a scan list is assigned Note You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enab
64. ng sc sececcesseteienesceeeteeceie 13 selecting Home eee 14 selecting outside current zone 13 selection siess 12 slaving oo eee eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 7 transmitting conventional 15 transmitting trunked 15 TUNKE aani 7 monitoring conventional mode activity 16 N N PRI non priority indicator 24 non priority scanning s 23 non rearmable external alarms 34 non ruthless preemption 71 non talkback SCAN 27 nuisance mode deleting sce eee 28 restoring ogoni iting 28 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head Index O O5 Control Head Foldout i operation DaSIC sete erie atest 11 control head scence 5 tere A EEEE AE LEETE T 23 SOCUNE gania 73 SmartZone site button 68 trunking iiinn 61 operator selectable scan 23 out of range indication 70 P phone numbers preprogrammed 36 place phone call from list 37 placing Call Alert page 44 power level selection 16 powering On radio seee 5 preemption non ruthless oe eee eee 71 PULAIESS peiiini 71 preprogrammed phone numbers 36 PRI priority indicator 24 priority SCANNING cece 23 private message FOCCIVE iirrainn Aae 74 TrANSMIt aaae ei rreran 74 programming scan list 30 PTI b tt singna 27 PTT ID Push to Talk identification eects 35 Push
65. nowledgment four high pitched tones follows accompanied by an ACK FCG display Press the PTT button and announce your emergency To exit from the emergency state altogether press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds The alternating E zY display disappears and the radio returns to normal operation Note Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 21 General Radio Features Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature During a silent emergency alarm there are no display changes and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent To exit the silent alarm mode press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds Note If silent emergency alarm is used with emergency call pressing the PTT button exits the silent mode and initiates the emergency call Special Considerations for Emergencies 22 If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability a low pitched tone sounds If the unit is out of the range of the system and or the emergency alarm is not Semoun a tone sounds and the display shows HE AC If you press the emergency button then change to a mode that has no emergency capability a HO E Y display alternates with the mode name display and a continuous low pitched to
66. o determine whether or not that radio received the alert A Call Alert page can be initiated after an unsuccessful Private Conversation call or as a separate feature The M5 Controller Head is capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio It features a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 43 General Radio Features Sending a Call Alert Page 1 Press the F The Page indicator lights and a valid key chirp sounds The display shows the last transmitted received unit ID number Select a radio in one of the following ways e From the ID number list Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed OR Use the prestored list by using the navigation keys to locate the name ID you want to call OR Enter using the keypad or keypad mic the ID of the desired unit Note Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be 44 accomplished from the first display shown when Page was entered If the list has been entered scroll to the first display The display changes to F WATT General Radio Features 4 Choose one of the following When the called radio acknowledges the page four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RECUO The radio returns to normal operation e If you are out of the range of
67. omply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows e 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 inthe simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156 025 157 425 MHz frequency band and e inthe 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 Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 1 156 050 160 650 2 156 100 160 700 i 156 150 160 750 4 156 200 160 800 5 156 250 160 850 6 156 300 7 156 350 160 950 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 87 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 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 7
68. or as a key symbol Menu items softkeys are similar to the way they appear on the radio s display ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head iv Notes Contents M5 Control Head Foldout Page i Declaration Of Conformity 2 00 0 roaa E E RE E ii Computer Software Copyrights eeececceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeestaeeeeeeeaas iii Documentation Copyrights c cceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetcieeeeeeenteeeeeeenaees iii DISCIAIMG sien siani Siete ate eaten ete anit ees iii Notations Used in This Manual 0 ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeesneeeeeeeeaas iv Introduction osteo t whew eee eed Seek oh ot 1 Using Your Radio The BaSics ceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeentaeeeeeeeaas 1 Getting Started c ccce cee dieeececeeeteeaececeeee cacecaeeeeanacedsebenneeceelbeneadeeeieens 2 Identifying YOUr RAdIO sesana ineo a ee GE Aaa 4 M5 Control Head esnirnaniiiinte araa i e dake 4 Operating Your Control Head ou eecceeceeeeneeeeeeesneeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeaes 5 Turning On the Radio osrin a 5 Setting the Volume aaasssssessssssneesersresessnnesssnnnenssnnnnenetnnnnestnnnnennne 6 Adjusting the Display Brightness 6 Using the navigation keys ccccceeeeeceeeeseeeneeeeeeteeneeeeeeseeneeeeees 6 Keypad Microphone Option ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceecaeeeeeeeeees 6 Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels s 7 Field Programiming sieer aiia ai 7 Display Status aarre E
69. ort is the future of radio communications and it s yet another example of Motorola s commitment to your satisfaction ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 3 Introduction Identifying Your Radio The ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio has two major components the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features Keep the foldout page opened for reference as you read this manual Your radio has the following control head M5 Control Head The M5 has the rotary Mode and Volume knobs 5 programmable menu buttons a menu navigation button and a 3 line 14 character fully bitmapped display page i Note A CH MISMATCH error upon turning on your radio means that either the Control Head has been connected to a legacy transceiver or vice versa Introduction Operating Your Control Head Your advanced control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility of feature control Before operating the radio familiarize yourself with the various controls indicators and alert tones Refer to the foldout diagrams in the front and back of this manual for your particular control head Turning On the Radio Basic operation is the same for all radio control heads Do the following e Turn the radio on with a short press of the power button in the lower left corner of the control unit After a short time the red green and yellow LED s light up indic
70. ound when the radio is in clear mode ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 75 Secure Operation Selecting an Encryption Key Conventional Only The Select Key feature allows you to manually select any one of the 16 encryption keys If the current mode is programmed with key selection being strapped to force the current mode to use a predetermined key the Select Key menu will not appear as a Secure menu item 1 Press and hold down the softkey until a tone sounds which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu Use the navigation keys to locate the KEY SEL option Press the SEL softkey to enter the Key Selection menu The display changes to show the last user selected key 4 Doone of the following e Use the navigation keys to review the encryption keys OR e Use direct keypad entry to access the encryption keys 5 Choose one of the following e To save a key press the SEL softkey The radio returns to the home display To select the default encryption keys on a radio wide basis press the SEL softkey while the radio displays Fi Selecting preset causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed keys on a per zone mode basis Note When you scroll to an erased EER the display alternates 76 Secure Operation 6 To abort this menu press the HOME button or the PTT button Pressing HOME exits the key select menu without saving the selected key choice Pressing the PTT button
71. perator and the land line are private regardless of who initiates the call All control heads feature a phone list capability of up to 100 preprogrammed phone numbers The radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that a name can be assigned to each number in the list Answering a Phone Call When a phone call is received telephone type ringing sounds and the display shows FHOHE CALL 1 Press the FHOH softkey 2 Press the PTT button to talk release it to listen 3 When the call is completed press the HOME button or FHH softkey to hang up and return to normal operation 36 General Radio Features Initiating a Telephone Call from the List 1 Press the FHOH softkey momentarily to select the phone function A valid key chirp is heard The display shows the last number dialed or a blank scratchpad appearing as a series of dashes 2 Press the or 4 button to locate the number you want to call The display first shows the name and then the number 3 Press the PTT button The display shows the number that is automatically dialed Note If the number contains a programmed pause the dialing pauses briefly when the display shows F After the brief pause the rest of the numbers are dialed If you are out of range of the trunked system the display shows H FHOHE and a continuous low pitched tone sounds Press the FHM softkey to resume normal operation If the trunked phone interconnect is in
72. r Digital Private Line DPL Coded Squelch Dispatcher Glossary Acknowledgment of communication A group of characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs radio parameters and encryption encoding Tone Private Line or Digital Private Line Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you In a trunking system one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous two way data communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system Typically refers to radio to radio communications sometimes through a repeater You share a frequency or frequencies with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels Therefore you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting A visual tracking marker a blinking line that indicates a location on the display A continuous sub audible data signal transmitted with the carrier An individual who has radio system management duties ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 91 Glossary Failsoft FCC Hang Up Home Display LCD Mode Mode Slaving Monitoring Conventional Operation Page Push To Talk PTT button Repeater 92 A back up system allowing you to communicate in a non trunked conventional mode should the trunked system fail Federal Comm
73. radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head ii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance A Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet Caution enclosed with your radio ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Motorola Publication part number 6881095C99 to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits Computer Software Copyri
74. rms Horn and Lights All control heads can be equipped for external alarms horn and lights that are activated when a Call Alert page Private Conversation call or phone call is received These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle but need to receive any incoming messages The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled Activating the External Alarm s Non Permanent Horn and Lights 1 Press the H L softkey momentarily If necessary use the gt or 4 buttons to access other options within the menu The last selected alarm s are enabled and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm s then the selected mode 2 Press the HL softkey a second time to turn off the alarm s 32 General Radio Features Permanent Horn and Lights 1 Press H L softkey momentarily The last selected alarm s are enabled The display briefly shows the enabled alarms and then reverts back to the selected mode Press the H L softkey a second time to turn off the alarm s Changing the Selected Alarms 1 Press the H L softkey until a tone sounds and the display indicates the currently selected alarm Press the appropriate softkey right below the menu to review the choices until the display shows the desired alarm e Hel softkey HORH LITES OH both horn and lights e Lots softkey LIGHTS OH HORH softkey HORH OH Press the H L softkey to select the desired alarm and return to
75. rranty and Service 95 Limited Warranty da nasirersiei ieioea e a ai 95 SEVICE a aar a eeo Bm E Raa rA a T T deara aL Aaaa 99 INDOX aA e Sa a PELs Ee eee ee 101 Introduction Using Your Radio The Basics This chapter gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio The following topics are covered ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head Getting Started page 2 Identifying Your Radio page 4 Operating Your Control Head page 5 Turning On the Radio page 5 Setting the Volume page 6 Adjusting the Display Brightness page 6 Keypad Microphone Option page 6 Display Status page 8 Feature Control page 8 Alert Tones page 8 Introduction Getting Started The ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio is among the most sophisticated two way radios available It can operate in the following frequency ranges VHF UHF 700 800 MHz 136 174 MHz 380 470 MHz 762 776 MHz 450 520 MHz 794 806 MHz 806 825 MHz 851 870 MHz These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products the ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio provides improved voice quality across more of your coverage area The digital process called embedded signaling intermixes system signaling information with digital voice resulting in improved system reliability and the capability
76. s Actions Alarm and Call After ACK RECEIVED see Non Silent Alarm above is displayed the radio has priority voice channel access Press the PTT button and talk After completing the call press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation occur Alarm Type Indications Actions Non Silent A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGENCY and the zone channel When acknowledged four more tones sound and the display shows ACE RECEIVED then the radio returns to normal operation Silent The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm Press the PTT button or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio Call Trunked Modes only A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGENCY and the zone channel Press the PTT button and talk After completing the call press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation Sending a Status Transmission 1 Press Sts softkey The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name Use the navigation keys to select other statuses Press the PTT button to send the transmission The display flashes the selected status message name until the dispatcher acknowledges at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RECEIVED The radio then returns to normal
77. ses Conventional Talkgroup Calls Digital Modes Only This feature allows you to define talkgroups for your conventional system Talkgroups combined with selective squelch operation allow groups of users to transparently share a conventional channel Talkgroups can be slaved to a personality through programming or you can select them Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups When conventional talkgroups are enabled encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 51 Conventional Radio Features Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup The Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups 1 Press the TGRF softkey The display changes to show the last selected talkgroup 2 Rotate the Mode knob to choose a different talkgroup The radio returns to the home display Note Note 52 To select the default talkgroup press the EL softkey while the radio displays FRESET Selecting FSET softkey causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup To abort the talkgroup menu press the HOME button or the PTT button Pressing HOME exits the talkgroup select menu without saving the selected talkgroup choice Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmit If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased the display
78. ternal alarms General Radio Features Time Out Timer All ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radios provide a time out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting If you attempt to do so the radio automatically stops your transmission and you hear a talk prohibit tone Note You will hear a brief low pitched warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory but it can be reprogrammed by a qualified radio technician for between 15 and 465 seconds 7 75 minutes in 15 second intervals or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode Push To Talk Identification PTT ID When you press the PTT button to send a message your radio ID number is transmitted as part of each voice message This PTT ID number is then shown on the receiving radio s display For the digital mode the display shows up to eight right justified digits Pressing the softkey erases the PTT ID from the display The display conditions of PTT ID must be programmed by a qualified radio technician ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 35 General Radio Features Telephone Interconnect List Conventional and Trunking With any of the control heads you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the system is properly equipped All calls between the mobile o
79. the CALL softkey within 20 seconds of receiving the call This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician The display shows the ID number of the calling unit To respond to the call press the PTT button and talk If 20 seconds pass before you press the CALL softkey you will not respond privately to the call just received Instead when you press the CALL softkey you enter the Selective Call state as described in Selective Calls Digital Modes Only on page 53 If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call a telephone type busy tone sounds and your radio s BUSY indicator lights When a channel becomes available you receive a call back and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking Note If you do not press the CALL softkey before pressing the 54 PTT button your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group Conventional Radio Features Initiating a Selective Call To initiate a Selective Call select a unit to call then place the call 1 softkey The Call indicator lights and the display shows the last transmitted received unit ID number 2 Selecta unit in one of the following ways e From the ID number list Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed OR Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob to locate the name ID you want to call OR Enter using the keypad the ID of the
80. tting Keypad Microphone Option If your radio is equipped with a keypad microphone you can perform the same navigation functions from that keypad that are available on the Control Head The keypad also enables you to use certain capabilities within features such as telephone interconnect and Selective Call These capabiliites are described in detail within the appropriate sections of this manual Note The checkmark and X buttons on the keypad microphone are for future use and not currently used by the radio Introduction Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels Depending on how your radio is programmed you can select conventional channels or trunked talkgroup Conventional channels consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair an associated squelch code pair and a time out timer value See Conventional Radio Features on page 47 Trunked modes consist of the system announcement group talkgroup combination and a time out timer value See Trunking Operation on page 61 Field Programming Other radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field programming This mode slaving means that the radio is preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for each mode you select You may use the control head to program your own mode names The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display You can see all the key operating information including the mode selected or being scanned and t
81. tton your transmission acknowledged Low Pitched Talk Prohibit Out of trunked radio 1 High Pitched Central Central controller Tone upon Out of Range system range or Tone Acknowledge has received request pressing the or Time Out system is out of or Valid Key for Call Alert or PTT button Timer or Illegal service emergency alarm during Transmit Mode Present transmission transmission Operation will soon be disabled You pressed a valid Error You have entered a key mode where normal 4 High Pitched Dispatcher or Dispatcher is system traffic will be 5 K i missed or you Tones Mobile Unit acknowledging your attempted something Acknowledge emergency ane i that is not allowed transmission Mobile A See examples unit has received below your Call Alert 5 High Pitched The above two High Pitched Failsoft System central Tone every 10 controller failure The Tones acknowledge tones 3 seconds in radio reverts from heard in tandem gt unmuted receive trunked operation to 2 High Pitched Private You have an condition operation similar to a conventional repeater Others may share the channel Examples Not exiting phone mode after a call radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls transmitting in receive only conventional mode trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made
82. tton to listen Failsoft If a system that is in failsoft is accessed while in scan the radio freezes scan and remains on the failsoft frequency for a period of six seconds This time period can be changed by a qualified radio technician This allows the operator to monitor the failsoft frequency for activity before resuming scanning ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 65 Trunking Operation Dynamic Regrouping Digital Modes Only The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected individuals operating in separate trunked talkgroups into a single group so that they can communicate Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment When your unit receives a dynamic regrouping ID assignment a unique chirp sounds to alert you that your unit has been dynamically regrouped The display shows the new dynamic mode name assignment Examples of the field programmable dynamic mode names include i OYHMC amp TACTCI e Press the PTT button The radio makes a chirp and transmits on the dynamically assigned mode After the dispatcher releases your mobile from the dynamic ID assignment your radio returns to the last selected non dynamic regrouping mode e f no dynamic regrouping assignment has been made a low pitched tone sounds if you attempt to select a dynamic mode 66 Trunking Operation Selecting Enable and Disable Digital Modes Only The dispatcher may classif
83. u eee 44 104 status Call s an eneee 48 SOMVICG acc cco ides ce cchesbectacenesseccecters 99 site trunking SMAPtZONE pissidi inasi 69 site button operation SmartZone 68 slaved programming s 7 slaving mode ceceeeeeeteeereees 7 sm t PTP ccs cele 51 SmartZone description ascen 68 lock on a site siiis 69 site trunking eec 69 site button operation 68 squelch adjusting level 17 status calls description assecc 48 SONCING deise eoesieensiea riii rea 48 status display control head 8 store phone number in list 39 T talk direct mobile to mobile 53 talkback SCAN eeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 27 talkgroup scan list eee 23 telephone interconnect list 36 time out tiMer oo eee 35 tones alert c ccecececcceeeeeeeeeeees 8 transmit conventional modes 15 private message ece 74 trunked modes 0eeee 15 with scan on sssssesssssssesseeesee 27 transmitting 00 ceeeeees 15 troubleshooting isee 79 trunked announcement Capability 2 0 00 ee 71 initiate 6s feet ee eee 71 Call Alert page aeee 43 MOdG aer i n iri 7 15 priority scan list woe 23 system considerations 75 trunking answer phone Call ee 36 emergency Call lecc 19 Enhanced Private Conversation 0 cccee 62 TallSOfh 4 4 s 2e0 Siete ae ats 65 initiating emergency call
84. umber on the keypad Note To backspace press the button twice or the Mode down button once Enter a pause by pressing the button then the button 5 Press the SEL softkey to store the new number 6 Doone of the following e Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation OR e Press the FHOH softkey to return to normal phone operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 39 General Radio Features Editing a Name in the List 1 H softkey to enter the phone ID list programming The Phon indicator flashes and a high pitched tone sounds Use the navigation keys or 4 to locate the list member you want to change OR Use the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list For example press 2 to go to the second member in the list press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list and so on Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys 0 through 9 and special function keys Note The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line 40 is 14 If you try to add too many characters you will hear a low pitched tone To edit do any or all of the following e To enter a character at the blinking cursor refer to the table on page 42 Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table For example to enter the character C press the 2 key three times To leave a space in t
85. unications Commission Disconnect The first display information after the radio completes its self test Liquid Crystal Display A programmed combination of operating parameters for example a channel or talkgroup Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected Press a programmed monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel This way you may be prevented from talking over someone else s conversation A one way alert with audio and or display messages The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit send operation when pressed Press this button to transmit release it to receive A conventional radio feature in which you talk through a receive transmit facility repeater that re transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage Glossary RF Radio Frequency A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions about 10 kHz to 10 000 000 MHz RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Squelch The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre determined threshold With carrier squelch you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio s preset squelch level Standby An operating condition whereby the radio s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data Talkgroup An organization or group of radio users who com
86. utton allows the radio to transmit Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems A CAUTION The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins Do not remove or reconnect these cables Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off radio off and then back on If this does not correct the condition take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service If radio operation is intermittent check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure If symptoms persist or if your unit exhibits other problems contact a qualified radio technician ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 79 Troubleshooting Notes 80 Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTL 2500 mobile two way radio For a list of Motorola approved antennas batteries and other accessories visit the following web site http www motorola com cgiss index shtml Antennas Part No Description HAD4006 _ VHF 136 144 MHz quarterwave whip
87. utton and wait for call back Introduction tones same as automatic Tone Type Name Description A series of Automatic Call Indicate that a channel is now available two short Back for your previously requested high pitched transmission tones A series of Talk Permit Indicate when you press the two short optional microphone PTT button that the system high pitched is accepting your transmission pitched tone Warning call back Continuous Talk Prohibit Indicates when you press the low pitched Out of Range microphone PTT button that either you tone are out of the range of the trunked radio system or the system is out of service or the channel is busy with the Smart PTT feature enabled Single high Failsoft In an unmuted receive condition pitched tone indicates a trunked system central every nine controller failure The radio reverts from seconds trunked operation to a system similar to conventional radio repeater operation Other system users can be heard sharing the channel Continuous Illegal Mode Indicates that you have entered a mode low pitched where normal system traffic will be tone missed or you are attempting something which is not permitted Examples include forgetting to exit the telephone interconnect mode after a call ends fleet and subfleet calls cannot be received attempting to transmit on a receive only conventional mode attempting to select a dyna
88. w the last status acknowledged by the dispatch terminal The display also temporarily shows ACK RCVD The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation If the dispatcher acknowledge is not received the red indicator continues to flash the display temporarily shows NO ACK and a low pitched tone sounds At the same time the indicator above the last acknowledged status lights The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation e Resend the last status Conventional Radio Features Smart PTT Smart PTT is a per mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations When smart PTT is enabled in your radio you will not be able to transmit on an active mode If you try to transmit press the PTT button on a busy or active smart PTT channel a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button and the transmission is inhibited The yellow BUSY LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy Three radio wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio Transmit Inhibit on You will not be able to transmit if any Busy Mode with activity is detected on the mode Carrier Transmit Inhibit on You will not be able to transmit on an Busy Mode with active mode that has a squelch code other Wrong Squelch Code than your own Quick Key Override You can override either of the two previous transmit inhibit states by quick keying the radio two quick PTT button pres
89. wo types are called ruthless and non ruthless preemption Ruthless Preemption When a ruthless preemption announcement call is initiated the requesting radio begins transmitting immediately All associated talkgroup calls taking place on other channels are immediately halted and the radios are steered to the announcement call Transmitting radios continue to transmit until the PTT button is released at which time they also unmute for the announcement call Individual calls Private Conversation and telephone interconnect are not affected Non Ruthless Preemption When a non ruthless preemption announcement is initiated the initiating unit receives a telephone type busy tone followed by a call back when all associated talkgroup conversations end Once an announcement call is pending any attempts by other users to initiate a talkgroup call will result in a telephone type busy tone These users will not receive a call back until the announcement call is complete Initiating an Announcement If your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls Rotate the Mode knob to locate the announcement group mode 2 Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 71 Trunking Operation Notes 72 Secure Operation Features Available on Secure XTL 2500 This chapter covers features available on XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radios with secure encryption The
90. y again to leave the name edit mode without making any changes and begin the procedure again at step 2 To save the changes press and hold the SEL softkey Note Press the Sci softkey momentarily to confirm changes to a 6 60 number in the list Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names OR Do one of the following e Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation OR e Press PTT to exit the feature Trunking Operation Features Used on Trunking Systems This chapter shows you how to access features available on trunking systems The following topics are covered Enhanced Private Conversation Digital Modes Only page 62 Failsoft page 65 Dynamic Regrouping Digital Modes Only page 66 SmartZone page 68 Out of Range Indication page 70 Trunked Announcement page 71 ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 61 Trunking Operation Enhanced Private Conversation Digital Modes Only The enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service The M5 Control Head is capable of responding to a Private Conversation call initiated by another radio It features a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience Answering an Enhanc
91. y regrouped units into one of two categories select enabled or select disabled Select enabled Units are free to make mode changes to any of the available talkgroups including the dynamic group Select disabled Units cannot change modes because the dispatcher has specifically chosen to force the unit to remain in the dynamic mode Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping Digital Modes Only Pres the F amp M softkey to request regrouping A high pitched tone sounds indicating your request was received by the system s central controller The display changes to Fi processed T while the request is being If the regrouping request is acknowledged a dispatcher acknowledge signal sounds four high pitched tones and the display shows ACE MEL HED The radio then returns to normal operation If the regrouping request is not acknowledged within six to A seconds the display alternates between showing HO ACKHOL and a low pitched tone sounds At this time do the following e Press the PTT button to resend the regroup request OR e Press the HOME button to return to normal operation ASTRO XTL 2500 Digital Mobile Radio with M5 Control Head 67 Trunking Operation SmartZone The SmartZone feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single trunked site antenna location when operating in a SmartZone system SmartZone units provide expanded wide area coverage SmartZone automatically switch

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