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Motorola XTS 3000 Two-Way Radio User Manual

1. 40 SEIVICO man 40 I AO ee 41 FCC Safety 5 5 inside back cover For information regarding Factory Mutual Approved models options and accessories refer to the Factory Mutual Approved Supplement for ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 Radios Motorola part number 68P81084C86 Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola equipment described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media Lawsin the United States and in other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in Motorola equipment described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola equipment 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 nonexclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sales of a product Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Motorola s leading edge in two way radio communicat
2. cc eee 18 PL D GROSE sist ae ene a a ea eae doe karstaa Ga o 20 Repeater ACCESS dence bee K KIEN KEKE Ree EEE TROT 20 Repeater dhe koet am ddr Gta dene Ae A N 21 SCAN 22 Selecting Squelch Operation 24 SIM ARE PRI 24 Motorola ASTRO XTS 3000 Private Line Digital Private Line Call Alert MDC 1200 DVP DVP XL Private Conversation Call Alert SmartZone and Quik Call are trademarks of Motorola Inc 1996 by Motorola Inc Radio Products Group 8000 W Sunrise Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33322 User s Guide Printed in U SA 6 96 All Rights Reserved 68P81083C70 0 Special Radio Features 00 eee eee eee 25 Dynamic cet 25 PU THUD Tian SOV it 27 SECUE OPE ma lakan EE asa aon nen 28 Selectable 6 6 nen 30 Trunking System Controls sos 31 Additional Information cee 33 GIOSSOFY hr oie when ada abe enka KRA KKT kat vada Bebe A 33 Alet TONGS ae de ea 34 Battery Charging and Disposal eee 36 Helpful 38 Radio Care s oe KES t 39 Air Bag Safety Information 00 00
3. Priority Channel Short W Received Medium Pitched upon reception of activity on a priority channel Tone Emergency Alarm Entry upon entering the emergency state Central Echo when thecentral controller has received a reguest from a radio Volume Set when volume changed on a guiet channel Continuous Medium Pitched Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency state Tane PTT Sidetone Failsoft when data is sent by pressing the PTT switch but the user must wait to talk when system fails Automatic Call Back when voicechannel is available from previous request Talk Permit upon pressing the PTT switch verifying system accepting transmissions A Group of Medium Pitched Tones Dispatcher Interrupter Upon receipt of a dispatcher interrupt call Keyfail when an encryption key has been lost Console Acknowledge when a status message emergency alarm or reprogram request ACK is received Received Individual Call 34 when a Call Alert or Private Conversation call is received Additional Information Alert Tones cont Tone Name Occurs Short Low Battery Chirp when battery is below preset threshold value High Pitched Tone i i Chirp Phone Dekey Chirp from radio to phone s releasing the PTT Continuous Quik Call Group N High Pitched Tone Call when a Ouik Call group call is received iene Ton s ie when
4. through radio service software at 30 second increments Common Radio Features Emergency For radios programmed with the emergency feature pressing the Emergency Button if programmed see page 2 will send out an emergency signal that takes precedence over any other signalling activity in progress on the selected channel There are two types of emergency signals e Emergency Alarm sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher to an emergency condition and identify the radio sending the emergency signal e Emergency Call is a type of dispatch operation which gives your radio priority access to channelsin trunked radios Emergency signals a critical situation It should never be used for any other reason Entering the Emergency State 1 Press and hold the Emergency Button if programmed see page 2 The length of the press and hold time required is programmable through radio service software 15 Common Radio Features 2a Emergency Alarm 2b Silent Emergency Alarm 2c Emergency Call During anon silent During a silent Press the emergency alarm 1 emergency state PTT Switch state OR OR theLED will not e theLED will light light i toneswill not be e asort heard medium e theaudio will be pitched tone muted turned will be heard off and will e when the remain so until emergency you exit the alarm is emergency acknowledged alarm state by the dispatcher the
5. unless you are already on the dynamic regrouping zone channel and your radio will be automatically switched to the dynamic regrouping channel If you are using aradio control knob or switch to select the zone or channel Until you select the correct dynamic regrouping position you will not be able to select scan telephone call or Private Conversation call feature and you will hear a gurgle tone each time you press the PTT Switch This is 8 reminder to you that you are transmitting on the dynamic regrouping channel not the zone or channel indicated by the position of the radio control Exception to this Note If your radio is programmed as a select Exception to this Note enabled radio Once you select the correct dynamic regrouping position you can change the radio s zone or channel knob switch position press the PTT Switch which will transmit on the dynamic regrouping zone channel and you will not hear the gurgle tone 25 Special Radio Features Talk and listen as usual When the dynamic regrouping is cancelled by the dispatcher the radio will automatically return to the present knob switch zone and or channel position Reprogram Request This feature allows you to notify the dispatcher that you want anew dynamic regrouping assignment 1 3a Press the Reprogram Request Button if programmed see page 2 Thereprogram request is automatically sent to the dispatcher If you hear
6. N MOTOROLA JA S Jv DIGITAL SOLUTIONS Digital XTS 3000 Basic Model User s Guide This manual describes how to operate an ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 Basic M odel Portable Radio The basic model has no display and no keypad This manual first introduces you to your new radio Then it covers general radio operation and commonly used radio features Next special radio features available on an ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radio are described The back section of this manual includes a glossary an alert tone table helpful tips and an index Use this manual to become familiar with your ASTRO radio But before operating your radio please read and understand the FCC Safety Standards on the inside back cover of this manual Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication you will noticethe use of WARNINGS CAUTIONS and Notes These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and care must be taken or observed WARNING An operational procedure practice or A WARNING condition etc which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed CAUTION An operational procedure practice or A CAUTION condition etc which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed Note An operational procedure practice or condition etc which is essential to emphasize You will also notice the following special notations used to identify certain items Exam
7. The silent emergency radio sounds state will continue four beeps and until you press the the alarm ends PTT Switch 16 For all types of emergency signals If you change channels whilein emergency operation the emergency alarm or call will be moved to and continue on the new channel if the new channel is also programmed for emergency operation If thenew channel isnot programmed for emergency operation an invalid mode tone will sound until the emergency state is exited or you change to a channel programmed for emergency operation For emergency alarm with emergency call signals After receiving the acknowledgment from the dispatcher your radio will enter the emergency call state For emergency call signals While your radio isin emergency call state it operatesin theusual dispatch manner Or if enabled in your radio your radio will return to one of the following operations Tactical N on Revert Operation you will talk on thechannel you selected before entering the emergency state Non Tactical Revert Operation you will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel and the emergency alarm will also be sent to this preprogrammed emergency channel Common Radio Features Exiting the Emergency State It is important that you exit the emergency state when you have finished There are four ways to exit the emergency state 1 Press the Emergency Button for approximately 1 second this time is programmable thro
8. a Quik Call individual call is received Phone Ringing when aphone call is received Ringing Enhanced Call when originator receives ACK from an enhanced Received private call Dynamic when a dynamic ID has been received and the PTT Regrouping Over switch is pressed and the reprogrammed group has TheAir not been selected and when theradio is Programming successfully re KEYed 35 Battery Charging and Disposal e Charging Batteries Thisproduct is powered by a nickel cadmium Ni Cd or nickel metal hydride NiMH rechargeable battery Chargethe battery before use to ensure optimum capacity and performance The battery was designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger Charging in non Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty Note When charging a battery that is attached to the radio turn the radio off to ensure a full charge A WARNING Do not attempt to change or charge the battery in a hazardous atmosphere The battery should be at about 77 F room temperature whenever possible Charging a cold battery below 50 F may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery Charging a hot battery above 95 F resultsin reduced discharge capacity affecting the performance of the radio Motorola rapid rate battery chargers contain a temperature sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits A WA
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10. have any questions contact the facility first Consideration should be given to the methods of collecting labeling and shipping used Ni Cd batteries Your federal state or local EPA should be consulted for specific legal requirements and for recycling optionsin your area Motorola as a responsible corporate citizen has always been concerned with the protection of the environment Please feel free to call the Motorola America s Parts Division Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 422 4210 INMETCO Bin 1 HANIL METAL RECYCLE CO P O Box 720 LTD 245 Portersville Road 24 4 Palryong dong Ellwood City PA 16117 Changwon Shi Phone 412 758 2800 Kyongsangnam Do Korea Fax 412 758 9311 Phone 082 551 93 1911 Fax 082 551 96 0050 S N A M NIPPON RECYCLE CTR CORP Rue De La Gareene 6 13 19 Nishitama Kita KuZ l Chesnes Tharabie Osaka 530 Japan B P 733 38297 St Quentin Fallavier Cedex Phone 081 6 311 9071 France Fax 081 6 311 0949 Phone 033 74 94 59 85 Fax 033 74 94 13 18 For additional information on batteries write to Motorola Energy Products Division Customer Care Department 1700 Belle Meade Court Lawrenceville GA 30243 5854 37 Additional Information Helpful Tips 38 If poor light conditions make the channel numbers around the 16 Position Select Knob difficult to read turn on the radio s backlight by pressing the Light Button see page 2 This light will remain
11. on fora preprogrammed time before it turns off automatically or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light Button again If while the light ison any key or button is pressed except for the Volume Knob and the PTT Switch any knob is turned or any toggle switch is moved the light will remain on for an additional time period Your radio s squelch level can be reprogrammed at an authorized service facility If you suspect a radio problem check the following items before requesting service 1 Radio Checks Be sure the radio is turned on and the 16 Position Select Knob isin the proper position Replace or recharge the battery The first time a new battery is used it should charge a minimum of 16 hours The antenna must be screwed on properly with its base flush against the top of the radio Could your radio problem be caused by accessories improperly connected Try operating the radio from several different locations especially when using the radio inside buildings Check the transmitter by transmitting to an alternate portable radio 2 Operating Instructions Review your operating instructions and ensure that you are using the radio properly 3 Problem Not Solved If after following steps 1 and 2 your radio still has a problem review your service agreement and call the applicable M otorola service representative If you do not have 8 service agreement on your radio contact your nearest authorize
12. page 2 to manually force the radio to change to anew site You will hear a tone while the radio scans for a new site When anew site is found the tone will stop Additional Information Glossary ACK Channel Control Channel Conventional Dispatcher FCC Hang Up Landline Caller Page PTT Radio To Landline Repeater RF Sguelch Standby Talkgroup Trunking Zone Acknowledgment of communication A group of characteristics such as transmit receive freguency pairs radio parameters and encryption encoding In atrunking 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 does not use a trunking controller system See Trunking An individual who has radio system management duties Federal Communications Commission Disconnect Someone communicating through the public telephone system A one way alert with audio and or display messages Push To Talk the PTT switch engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit send operation when pressed Communicating from a portable mobile radio through the telephone system A conventional radio feature where you talk through a receive transmit facility repeater that re transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage Radio Frequency
13. programmed transmission seepage2 tohearthe seepage 2 to listen for I volume set tone activity See notes below I I TEOTEEEEEEEEEELEEENS q y g ho ia ia ka ka ka ka ku ko iy ko N ka ne 2 Adjust the Volume Control Knob for a comfortable listening level 3 To transmit press and hold the PTT Switch and with your mouth 2 to 3 inches away from the radio speak clearly into the microphone The LED will continuously light red while the radio is transmitting When you have finished talking transmitting release the PTT Switch to listen receive If you try to transmit on a Transmit Press amp Hold channel that is programmed PTT Switch for receive only an invalid Receive Release tone will sound until you PTT Switch release the PTT Switch e 1Ifthechannel on which you are transmitting is programmed to receive Private Line amp PL ensure that the channel is not in use by momentarily pressing the Monitor Button if programmed see page 2 to listen for activity To put the radio in permanent monitor Operation squelch defeat press and hold the Monitor Button for five seconds time programmable through radio service software To return the radio to its original squelch state tap the Monitor Button again or press the PTT Switch 13 General Radio Operations General Radio Features Time Out Timer The new ASTRO portable radio is equipped w
14. the 1982 ANSI Standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF energy Over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry after reviewing the available body of research developed this updated Standard In March 1993 the Federal Communi cations Commission FCC proposed the adoption of this updated Standard Motorola subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure substantially below FCC recommended limits Do not hold the radio with the antenna very close to or touching exposed parts of the body especially theface ears or eyes while transmitting Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone two to three inches away from the lips e Donotholdthetransmit switch PTT on when not actually desiring to transmit e Do not allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter Do not operate radio transmitters near explosive blasting caps The transmitted radio energy may trigger a blasting cap and cause an explosion Do not operate radio transmitters in an explosive atmosphere unless it isa type especially qualified for such use An explosion may result Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion e Turn radio off when removing or installin
15. 00 Please check all the appropriate boxes Clear Confusing Too Detailed Too Brief Adequate Complete Incomplete Incorrect Not Covered in This Manual Controls and text Features illustrations Operating text Procedures illustrations Alert Tone Explanations Battery Information Options Model Information Accessories General Care Information Other specify For illustrating procedures do you prefer 1 photographs 1 line drawings 1 no preference How would you rate the overall organization of this manual excellent very good good fair poor If this manual has a quick reference card do you use it LJ yes no If yes how useful isit to you extremely very somewhat not very How do you rate this manual overall excellent very good good fair poor Comments Recommendations for improving operating instructions TTEEE VAIHOIA JIVAHJANVI 1 AAVAIJINOA ASIENNS M 0008 Woo UONUSIIY VIOHOLOW Yv 33Ss34aav Ad alvd 39 THM JOVISOd q4 JIVAHJANVI 1 0H06 ON LINHIJA TIVIN SSVIO 1SU14 TVW A1d3 amp 55 5 SALVLS AJALINN AHL NI Al AUVSSAOAN 39v1SOd ON FCC Safety Standards In 1991 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and in 1992 the American National Standards Institute ANSI updated
16. Call after 2 seconds the speaker will unmute 1b OR For Call Alert Pages Only To respond press the PTT Switch Your conversation will be heard by the entire talkgroup 1c 2 Converse in the normal manner Press the PTT Switch to talk release the PTT Switch to listen 3 When you have finished your conversation hang up disconnect by pressing the Call Response Button COMMON and SPECIAL RADIO FEATURES Most of your radio features can be accessed by performing the following step For more detail On Off Top Button refer to the feature description in your manual Volume Knob AN Press or rotate the Feature Button Switch if Top Side 3 Position i programmed Button Switch LED DESCRIPTION Side Button Indicates the radio s operating status Side Button 2 a o i Speaker Red Transmitting je Sos Microphone Blinking Red Channel Busy or Low Battery 3 Blinking Green Receipt of Individual Call 5 Write in your radio s programmed features consult your service technician QUESTIONNAIRE We believe that reports from users provide valuable information for producing quality operating instructions Your comments and answers to the following questions will aid us in preparing manuals that contain accurate and complete information of maximum benefit to you In reference to Manual No 68P81083C70 O 1 4a 40 SIT RO Digital xts 30
17. KVL s PTT switch will load the encryption keys into your radio When the key has been loaded successfully the radio will sound a short tone for single key radios for multikey radios an alternating tone will be heard KEY Erasure All KEYS Erased With the radio on press and hold the Top Side Button while holding this button down press the Emergency Button Note DO NOT press the Emergency Button before pressing the Top Note Side Button unless you arein an emergency situation this would send an emergency alarm MultiKEY The multikey feature allows your radio to be equipped with as many as 16 different encryption keys and supports up to two different encryption algorithms simultaneously for example DVP XL and DES XL or DVP and DVP XL e Multikey The encryption keys can be tied strapped on a one per channel basis through radio service software Trunked Multikey If you use your radio for both conventional and trunked applications you will haveto strap your encryption keys for trunking on a per talkgroup or announcement group basis In addition you may strap adifferent key to other features for example dynamic regrouping failsoft emergency talkgroup or emergency announcement group 29 Special Radio Features Selectable Power Level This feature allows you to select the power level at which your radio will transmit messages The radio will alwaysturn on to the default setting as determin
18. Private Conversation call or selective call e acontinuous cycle of four tones if it isa Call Alert page and e theLED blinks green 28 TdephoneCalls 20 Private Conversation 2c Call Alert Pages Only Only Pressthe Calls and Call Alert To respond press Call Response Pages with Private the PTT Switch Button Conversation Within Your conversation 20 seconds press the will be heard by the OR Call Response Button entire talkgroup i I I PressthePTT Switch to talk privately Selective Call After 2 seconds the speaker will unmute 3 Conversein the normal Transmit Press amp Hold manner PTT Switch Receive Release Press the PTT Switch to talk PTT Switch release the PTT Switch to listen S 4 When you havefinished your conversation hang up disconnect by pressing the Call Response Button 19 PL Defeat The PL defeat feature allows you to override any coded squelch DPL PL or network ID that may be programmed to a channel To activate this feature place the PL Defeat Switch if programmed see page 2 in the PL defeat position You will then be able to hear any activity on thechannel if no activity is present the radio is muted Repeater Access TEEEEEEELPEESEESESEN lt Repeater access allows you the user to selectively activate repeaters which is especially useful in areas where repeaters are placed close together to ensure total coverage Repeater access c
19. RNING Care should be taken to avoid external short circuiting of the battery A sustained high rate discharge for example a paper clip placed accidentally across the battery contacts may permanently damage the battery void the battery warranty and create a burn or fire hazard i e Recycling or Disposal of Batteries At the end of its useful life the NiCd battery can be recycled However recycling facilities may not be availablein all areas Under various state or local laws the battery must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators 36 Additional Information For disposal NiCd batteries should be delivered to an authorized metals reclamation dealer NiMH batteries although they contain no designated toxic metals are recommended to be disposed of through an authorized metals reclamation dealer In addition U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA regulations classify used Ni Cd batteries as hazardous waste unless certain exemptions apply M otorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni Cd batteries If you are located in the United States or Canada you can ship post paid your used Ni Cd batteries to INMETCO an EPA approved recycling facility at the address listed below If you are not located in the United States or Canada you may ship your used Motorola Ni Cd batteries to one of the nearest international locations listed below Should you
20. Service Plus ESP isan 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 at 3761 South Central Avenue Rockford IL 61102 800 227 6772 815 874 1400 40 A Air Bag Safety dea ard ak Ricca tae ite Kast Gan eiay a E 40 AIC TONES hac a hess Soe aed Gk ren Bw Ea ee Ses 34 JATKOIN doi ons ara sei 4 6 B Battly cic cee ast H be eae ee es 4 14 36 37 BC cots ace eins Pace ee Re EE be 8 C Call Alert Page 18 19 Channel ae ogi 12 25 33 Clear NEIN SEE EI ANITE man a ee esa 28 Computer Software Copyrights sssusa cece ii D Directe coer totes natok a E E annat EL N GHIA Ket O t 21 Dynamic Regrouping 0 eect eee 25 35 E Emergency Alarm oss nnen 15 17 29 34 Enhanced Private Conversation Call ss eee 18 ERASE ce a dun eae denned 29 F a r ay eos at tae dane bales ede 31 34 Factory Mutual Approval 0 cc cece ee eens ii H High POWE we Cae ah KIN Meee ded gad KN Qed
21. The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre determined threshold An operating condition whereby the radio s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data An organization of radio users who communicate with each other The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users See Conventional A grouping of channels 33 Additional Information Alert Tones Tone Name Occurs Radio Self Test Fail when the radio fails its power up self test Short Low Pitched Tone No ACK Received when the radio fails to receive an acknowledgment from the dispatcher Reject when an unauthorized request is made Time Out Timer Warning four seconds before time out Time Out Timer Timed Out after time out Talk Prohibit PTT Inhibit when the PTT switch is pressed and transmissions are not allowed Continuous Low Pitched Tone Out of Range when the PTT switch is pressed and the radio is out of range of the system Invalid Mode Individual Call Warning Tone when the radio ison an unprogrammed channel when the radio isin an individual call for greater than 6 seconds without any activity A Group of Low Pitched Tones Busy Tone Busy when interconnect channel phone line or system is busy Radio Self Test Pass when radio passes its power up self test Clear Voice at the beginning of a non coded communication
22. an operate automatically or manually and can be enabled through radio service software on a per channel basis During automatic repeater access a sidetone is generated to indicate that the repeater access code is being transmitted to discourage you from talking over the data transmission In radios programmed with manual repeater access you activatetherepeater access codetransmission by pressing the Repeater Access Button if programmed see page 2 asidetone is generated if programmed in theradio service software On radios with MDC 1200 signalling when the repeater access is acknowledged the radio will emit an acknowledge alert tone This acknowledge alert tone can be disabled through radio service software 20 Repeater Direct The repeater direct feature allows you to bypass the repeater and talk directly to another radio Thisis known as DIRECT operation or talkaround operation The transmit frequency is the same as the receive frequency In REPEATER operation you talk through the repeater which increases the radio s operating range The transmit frequency is not the same as the receive frequency Selecting Repeater or Direct Operation Place the Repeater Direct Switch if programmed see page 2 in the repeater position or the direct position 21 Common Radio Features Scan Thescan feature allows you to monitor activity on different channels by scanning a scan list Each radio can have up t
23. below the appropriate switch or button on this page the features that apply to your radio s programming consult your service technician Ae 2 Position Concentric Switch 3 Position A B C Switch Introduction Table 1 Programmable Features Call Response pg 19 Repeater Direct pg 21 Channel pg 12 13 Reprogram Request pg 26 Dynamic Priority pg 23 Scan On Off pg 22 23 Emergency pg 15 17 Secure Clear pg 28 Light pg 38 Site Lock Unlock pg 32 Monitor pg 13 Site Search pg 32 Nuisance Delete pg 23 Tx Power Level pg 30 PL Defeat pg 20 Volume Set pg 13 Repeater Direct pg 21 Zone pg 12 pg XX Page Number of Feature Description Introduction Switches Buttons Knobs and Indicators Bicolor LED Indicates the radio s operating status Red Transmitting Blinking Red Channel Busy or Low Battery while transmitting Blinking Green Receipt of Individual Call Antenna Radiates and receives radio frequency energy 16 Position Select Knob Selects the operating system zone and or specific channel On Off Volume maf Control Knob Tums the radio on and off and adjusts the volume level Microphone Accepts audio Speaker Emits audio vannan muun Push To Talk PTT Switch Puts the radio in the transmit send mode Battery Rechargeable 7 5Vd
24. c power source Introduction Antenna Installation and Removal Before installing the antenna ensure that the match between your radio and antenna is correct Your radio s model number is on a label attached to the back of your radio A typical model number might be HOOUCC9PW5AN The fourth position of the model number in this example U identifies the operating frequency band of the radio The following table lists all fourth position alpha characters and corresponding frequency band Radio Operating Frequency Table Fourth Operating Fourth Operating Fourth Operating Fourth Operating Position Frequency Position Frequency Position Frequency Position Frequency K 136 R 403 5 450 U 806 178M Hz 470MHz 512MHz 870M Hz Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to the frequency range of theantenna Thecolor codeindicator isin thecenter of the base of the antenna The following illustrations and table will help identify the antenna antenna frequency range and corresponding color code VHF Wide Band Helical A 800 MHz Dipole VHF Helical UHF 800 MHz i Whip 800 MHz Stubby UHF Helical Introduction Antenna Identification Table Approx Length Insulator Frequency Antenna Antenna Type in mm Color Code Range Ki
25. d Motorola service shop for guidance toward a prompt and expedient evaluation and or repair Additional Information Radio Care Cleaning Clean external surfaces of your radio with the following solution one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water 0 5 solution CAUTION Do not use solvents to clean your radio spirits may be harmful and permanently damage the radio housing Apply thedetergent solution sparingly with astiff non metallic short bristled brush being careful not to allow excess detergent to remain entrapped near connectors and controls or in cracks and crevices Do not submerse the radio in the detergent solution Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft lint free cloth Clean all battery contacts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt grease or other foreign material that may prevent good electrical connections Handling e Avoid physical abuse do not pound drop or throw the radio unnecessarily Do not carry the radio by the antenna e Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids Never allow the radio to become submersed e Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits e Do not disassemble the radio in any way e Keep the accessory connector cover in place until ready to use the accessory connector Replace the cover immediately after the accessory has been disconnected 39 Air Bag Safety Information A WARNING An air bag inflates with
26. disengages from the radio A amp TI TTT TTT i Introduction Notes 10 General Radio Operations After a fully charged battery and an antenna have been connected to the radio you can begin operation If necessary refer to page 2 to ensurea complete understanding of the radio s controls and indicators Also for your convenience the Additional Information section starting on page 33 contains a glossary alert tone table helpful tips and an index Turning the Radio On and Off Radio On Turn the radio on by rotating the On Off Volume Control Knob clockwise The radio then goes through a power up self test When the radio passes the self test a medium pitched tone sounds This tone is programmable through radio service software If the radio fails the self test alow pitched tone will sound Turn the radio off check the battery and turn the radio back on If the radio still does not pass its self test contact your nearest authorized service technician Radio Off Turn the radio off by rotating the On Off Volume Control Knob counterclockwise until you hear a click 11 General Radio Operations Selecting a Zone and Channel A zone isa grouping of channels A channel is a group of radio characteristics such as trans
27. ed through radio service software Place the TX Power Level Switch if programmed see page 2 in the high power position or the low power position High Power longer transmitting distance lessens battery life Low Power shorter transmitting distance conserves battery life 30 Special Radio Features Trunking System Controls Busy Override When atalkgroup call is placed in a SmartZone system and the system is not able to obtain voice channels at all necessary sites a busy tone will be generated If so programmed in the zone manager and through the radio service software you may override this busy by performing the following steps 1 Press the PTT Switch a busy indication is received 2 Release the PTT Switch 3 Press and hold the PTT Switch a second time The busy tones are heard again After a few seconds a busy override chirp will be generated if so programmed and the radio will send in a busy override request 4 Thetalkgroup call will be placed at all sites that have voice channel resources available Other sites will be added to the call as channels become available Note Realize that not all members of the talkgroup will be able to hear a call when a busy override is requested Dispatcher Interrupt The dispatcher interrupt feature allows the dispatcher to interrupt your radio and place you in a Private Conversation call with the dispatcher 1 When your radio receives a dispatcher int
28. ee Aves aes 14 34 ose thie och KTS ain a eer ace aia LEHTE SET ENIN aa 13 TX Power Level loo o eee eee eens 30 U Ua sar aces assets as Poet ence IS E IA 32 Universal Connector 0 eee teens 9 V Volume SSE ease nok TT 13 34 FONG Shi Sd ed ded bea Rees 12 25 33 STRO Digital XTS 3000 Basic Model Portable Radio Quick Reference Card Q ha W W ha iy Writein your radio s programmed features GENERAL Turning the Radio On Rotating the On Off Volume Control Knob clockwise Monitoring Conventional Channels Only Momentarily press the Monitor Button and listen for voice activity Transmitting Press and hold the PTT Switch Receiving Release the PTT Switch Selecting a Zone and Channel 1 PlacetheZone Switch if programmed to the desired position If you would like a different channel than the presently selected channel 2 Rotate the 16 Position Select Knob to the desired channel 3 Totransmit on the selected zone channel combination press the PTT Switch COMMON RADIO FEATURE Answering an Individual Call la For tdephone calls press the Call Response Button OR For Private Conversation Calls and Call Alet Pages with Private Conversation within 20 seconds press the Call Response Button Press the PTT Switch to talk privately For Selective
29. errupt call you will hear a repeating sequence of four short medium pitched tones until you answer the call The green LED will also flash to announce that a call is being received 2 PressthePTT Switch and conversein thenormal manne with the dispatcher 3 When you are finished with your conversation hang up by pressing the Call Response Button Failsoft If a trunking system experiences a complete failure the radio will revert to failsoft operation and automatically switch to its failsoft channel During failsoft the trunking repeaters will transmit a medium pitched tone every 10 seconds When the trunking system returns to normal operation your radio will automatically leave the failsoft operation and return to trunked operation 31 Special Radio Features Out of Range If you go out of range of the system and can no longer lock onto a control channel theradio will sound alow pitched tone Your radio will remain in this out of range condition until it 1 locks onto a control channel 2 locks onto a failsoft channel or 3 is turned off Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide area talkgroup sites This is particularly useful when operating at the fringe of a system s coverage Press the Site Lock Unlock Button if programmed see page 2 The site lock state will change Site Change 1 32 Press and hold down the Site Search Button if programmed see
30. front radio side of the battery faces you At the top of the battery press down on the belt clip s metal tab and slide the belt clip upward until it disengages from the battery Continueto slidethe belt clip upward until it is free from the battery Slide Assembl TTA TIISTILTTILTTILTT TN DDDBSDD00000000000000000000000 Belt Clip Battery Introduction Universal Connector Cover Installation and Removal CAUTION When the universal connector is not in use keep it covered with the universal connector cover Installing the Universal Connector Cover 1 Looking at the antenna side of the radio insert the top flat hooked end of the cover into the slot on the top of the radio above the universal connector Press downward on the cover s top to seat it in the slot 2 While holding the cover seated in the top slot insert the cover s i Bottom bottom rounded hooked end into Hooked End the slot below the universal connector Press firmly inward on Boom the cover s bottom until it snaps in place Removing the Universal Connector Cover 1 Looking at the antenna side of the radio insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the area between the lower end of the universal connector cover and the slot below the universal connector 2 Pry upward on the cover s lower end until it
31. g a battery Anyone intending to usea radio in a hazardous area is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with Section 70 of the National Fire Code which iscommonly referred to as Article 500 of the National Electric Code Useof anything but factory supplied components may affect the approval and safety of the radio Likewise it is advised that servicing should be performed only by qualified personnel who adhere to the following Factory Mutual FM required warning A WARNING Modification of FM approved intrinsically safe radios will negate Factory Mutual Research Corporation FMRC approval Because this radio contains a transmitter federal law prohibits unauthorized non licensed personnel from adjusting or maintaining it If any operational difficulties should arise while using this product report them to authorized service personnel as soon as possible A WARNING Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio
32. great force DO NOT place objects including communications eguipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If the communication equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates this could cause serious injury e Installation of vehicle communication equipment should be performed by aprofessional installer technician qualified in the requirements for such installations An air bag s size shape and deployment area can vary by vehicle make model and front compartment configuration for example bench seat vs bucket seats e Contact the vehicle manufacturer s corporate headquarters if necessary for specific air bag information for the vehicle make model and front compartment configuration involved in your communication equipment installation Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services Through its maintenance and installation program Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative or an authorized Motorola dealer Express
33. ions ASTRO the digital solution ASTRO digital technology represents a revolution in two way radio communication With its expanded benefits and increased flexibility an ASTRO digital system gives you an advanced new perspective on the way you communicate Motorola is committed to leadership in two way radio communications for all types of private and public use In addition to providing you with a wide range of analog solutions Motorola is the leader in developing new digital solutions to serve you today and in the years ahead ASTRO narrowband technology is the world s first digital two way radio system It offers many highly sophisticated features previously unavailable for users of privately owned systems while maintaining compatibility with existing analog systems Your ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radio will provide you with many years of dependable service with the quality and reliability that you expect from M otorola Inspection Inspect the shipping carton for any signs of damage Removeand check the contents to be sure that all ordered items have been shipped Inspect all items thoroughly If any items have been damaged during transit report the damage to the shipping company immediately Introduction Radio Controls Programmable Switches and Buttons Refer to Table 1 for the features that are programmable through radio service software RSS to the ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radio controls Then write in the space provided
34. ith a programmable time out timer which upon expiration will turn off the transmitter This timer is programmable through radio service software and can be set from 0 seconds off to 7 75 minutes 465 seconds at 15 second increments The ASTRO radios have been programmed at shipment for 60 seconds 1 3 4 A time out timer warning occurs approximately four seconds before the allocated time out timer expires The warning is a short low pitched tone If the PTT Switch is held down longer than the time out timer s allotted time a continuous low pitched tone will sound and the LED will stop lighting red indicating that your transmission has been cut off This tone will continue to sound until the PTT Switch is released Release the PTT Switch To transmit another message press the PTT Switch Low Battery Indication If the battery voltage falls below the low voltage level a short high pitched chirping tone low battery chirp will sound Once a low battery indication occurs replace the battery Programmable battery status options include 14 When thePTT Switch is pressed the bicolor LED will blink red to indicate a low battery condition When thePTT Switch is released following a transmission a short high pitched tone chirp will sound to indicate a low battery condition When the radio isin the standby mode and a low battery condition occurs an alert tone will sound from 30 to 930 seconds programmable
35. mit receive frequency pairs After you turn your radio on select the desired zone and channel Zone Selection 1 Place the Zone Switch if programmed see page 2 to the desired position If the selected zone is unprogrammed you will hear a continuous low pitched tone invalid mode tone until a valid programmed zone is selected This does not mean your radio is unprogrammed only that the zone you selected is unprogrammed If you would likea different channel within the selected zone see Channel Selection on this page wannaaaag N To transmit on the selected zone channel L combination press the PTT Switch Channel Selection 1 If the selected channel is unprogrammed 2 12 Once you have a desired zone rotate the 16 Position Select Knob to the desired channel Select Channel you will hear a continuous low pitched tone invalid mode tone until a valid programmed channel is selected This does not mean your radio is unprogrammed only that the channel you selected is unprogrammed To transmit on the selected zone channel combination press the PTT Switch wunnanaas General Radio Operations Receiving Transmitting After you have turned your radio on and selected the desired zone and channel you can receive listen or transmit send communications as follows la Listen until 1b PresstheVolume Set 1c Press the Monitor youheara Button if programmed Button if
36. ng until you select a channel that does not have autoscan enabled Operator Selectable Scan Scan can be programmed to be selected by a Scan On Off Switch see page 2 Common Radio Features Turning Scan On and Off Place the Scan On Off Switch if programmed see page 2 in the scan on position or the scan off position Deleting Nuisance Channels When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear nuisance channel you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list 1 When theradio is locked onto the channel to be deleted press the Nuisance Delete Button if programmed see page 2 Repeat this step to delete additional nuisance channels Priority channels and the selected channel cannot be deleted using the nuisance delete feature 2 Theradio continues scanning the remaining channelsin the list To resume scanning the deleted channel you can change channels or leave and re enter scan operation Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Operation Only While the radio is scanning the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in ascan list except the priority one channel to the priority two channel The present priority two channel becomes a non priority channel This change remains in effect until scan is turned off then scanning reverts back to the preprogrammed state 1 When theradio is locked onto the channel to be designated as priority two
37. o radio to landline caller or landline caller to radio talkgroup Private Conversation II Calls Private Calls one on one calls involving two specific radios in which the conversation will not be heard by others in the current radio talkgroup Enhanced Private Conversation Calls Enhanced Private Calls Trunked Radios Only same as Private Conversation II calls except the radio automatically verifies that the target radio is active on the system Selective Calls Conventional Channels Only used to selectively call an individual or group of radios It is intended to provide privacy and to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen to conversations that are of no interest to you Call Alert Pages your radio functions like a pager beeper Call Alert pages provide a means for other radio users to signal you that they wish to get in touch with you even if you are away from your radio or in a noisy environment Call Alert pages also allow users to verify that a radio is active on the system In the following procedures any reference to Private 18 Conversation Private Call will represent both Private Conversation II calls and Enhanced Private Conversation calls unless otherwise specified Common Radio Features Answering an Individual Call 1 When an individual call is being received you will hear and or see e atelephonetype ringing if it isa telephone call in atrunked radio e two alert tones if it is a
38. o 20 different scan lists The channels to be scanned can be programmed with the radio service software Three types of scan lists are available consult your service technician for additional information 22 Trunking Priority Monitor Comprises channels that are all from the same trunking system 10 different channels maximum This feature will work only on those systems that support it Conventional Comprises only conventional channels 15 different channels maximum Talkgroup Scan Comprises conventional and trunked channels from more than one trunking system 15 different channels maximum Priority operation is not available in this type of list There are also several types of scanning available Priority One Scanning With priority one scanning enabled one member of thescan list is chosen asthe priority onemember Any activity on the priority one channel will be heard on the speaker even if another channel in the scan list has activity on it Priority Two and Non Priority Scanning In addition to the priority one channel being the number one priority a second channel can be assigned asa priority two channel if desired The remaining members in the scan list can be programmed as non priority members of the scan list Automatic Scanning Autoscan With this feature the radio begins scanning whenever you select a channel to which a scan list is assigned strapped The radio will continue auto scanni
39. one beep press the PTT Switch to resend the reprogram request again If the dispatcher fails to acknowledgethereprogram request within six seconds a low pitched alert tone sounds Try again i 3b If you hear five beeps the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher Select Enable Disable The dispatcher may classify regrouped radios into either of two categories select enabled or select disabled Select enabled radios are free to make channel changes to any available channel including the dynamic regrouping channel Select disabled radios cannot change channels since the dispatcher has specifically chosen to force the radio to remain on the dynamic regrouping channel The scan telephone call or Private Conversation call feature cannot be selected while your radio is select disabled 26 Special Radio Features PTT ID Transmit The PTT ID transmit feature is a per channel feature where your radio s ID number is automatically sent every timethePTT Switch is pressed Depending upon how your radio was programmed your radio s ID can be transmitted at the beginning of a transmission at the end of a transmission or at the beginning and ending of atransmission For digital voice transmissions your radio s ID is sent during the voice message If your radio has MDC 1200 signalling and the ID is sent before the voice transmission you will hear atoneuntil theID transmission iscompleted this helps yo
40. ple Description Emergency Button Buttons switches and knobs will be shown in bold print OR Signifies different steps with the same end result Signifies different steps with a different end results lt A ST RO pigital xrs 3000 Portable Radio Basic Model Preface 2 2 cece eee inside front cover Notations Used in inside front cover Computer Software Copyrights eae ii Introduction ss cece eee 1 INSPECTION ix tee DATAN NAO dn alan ha date la in Ca deen 1 Radio Controls ai ona Ti a ain 2 Antenna Installation and Removal solo sos knn eens 5 Battery Installation and Removal 7 Belt Clip Installation 4 8 Universal Connector Cover Installation and Removal 9 General Radio Operations 000 cece eee eee eee 11 8 4 11 5 12 13 General Radio 5 1 14 Common Radio Features s 0c eee eee eee 15 jaa ierices aon akka AOR ee NTS VSK 15 Individual Calls Receive Only aaa
41. press the Dynamic Priority Button if programmed see page 2 The priority one channel cannot be changed to priority two 2 Theradio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list To resume scanning the preprogrammed priority two channel you must leave and re enter scan operation 23 Common Radio Features Selecting Sguelch Operation Tone Private Line PL Digital Private Line DPL network ID and carrier squelch operations are all available in the same radio on a per channel basis Network ID is only available on ASTRO digital channels consult your service technician When in carrier squelch operation all traffic on the channel is heard When in PL DPL or network ID operation your radio responds to only those messages intended for you PL DPL network ID and carrier squelch can be programmed on a per channel basis Smart PTT Smart PTT is aper channel programmable feature used in conventional radio systems to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations When smart PTT is enabled in your radio you will not be able to transmit on an active channel If you try to transmit press the PTT Switch on an active smart PTT channel an alert tone will be generated and the transmission will be inhibited The LED will also blink red to indicate that the channel is busy Three radio wide variations of smart PTT are available 24 Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Carrier With thi
42. s feature enabled you will be prevented from transmitting if any activity is detected on the channel Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel with Wrong Sguelch Code With this feature enabled you will be prevented from transmitting on an active channel with a squelch code or if secure eguipped encryption key other than your own If the PL code is the same as yours the transmission will not be prevented Ouick Key Override This feature can work in conjunction with either of the two above variations With this feature enabled you will be able to override the transmit inhibit state by quick keying the radio in other words two PTT Switch presses within the time programmed through the radio service software for Smart PTT Quick Key Timer default value is 1 2 second Special Radio Features Dynamic Regrouping The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so that they can communicate with each other This feature enabled in each radio by means of the radio service software is typically used during special operations You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher If you select the dynamic regrouping zone channel using radio controls without being dynamically regrouped an invalid tone will be heard 1 When your radio has been dynamically regrouped you will hear a gurgle tone
43. t No VHF Wide Band 8 1 203 RED 136 174MHz NAD6563 Helical VHF Helical 7 8 195 YELLOW 136 151MHz NAD6566 7 3 183 BLACK 151 162MHz NAD6567 6 9 172 BLUE 162 174MHz NAD6568 UHF Helical 3 3 83 RED 403 435 MHz NAE6546 3 2 80 GREEN 435 470MHz NAE6547 3 2 79 BLACK 470 512MHz NAE6548 UHF Wide Band Whip 5 2 130 GREY 403 512 NAE6549 800M Hz Whip 7 175 RED 806 870MHz NAF5037 800M Hz Dipole 8 200 RED 806 870MHz NAF5039 800M Hz Stubby 3 3 83 WHITE 806 870MHz NAF5042 Ouarterwave To install the antenna screw the threaded end of the antenna into the antenna receptacle on the top of the radio Rotate the antenna clockwise until it seats firmly against the bushing To remove the antenna rotate the antenna counterclockwise until its threaded end unscrews from the radio s antenna receptacle Baeeeee Introduction Battery Installation and Removal Ay WARNING To avoid a possible explosion DO NOT replace the battery in an area labeled hazardous atmosphere DO NOT discard batteries in a fire N CAUTION If your radio is programmed with volatile key retention consult your service technician encryption keys will be retained for approximately 30 seconds after battery removal Note The battery is shipped uncharged and must be charged before use Note Refer to the Battery Charging and Disposal section on page 36 Installing the Battery 1 Turn off the radio and hold it with
44. the back of the radio facing upward 2 Insert the top edge of the battery into the area at the top of the radio between the radio s case and chassis Make sure the three tabs on the radio chassis align with the three slots under the top edge of the battery 3 Rotate the battery toward the radio and squeeze the battery and radio together until the battery clicks in place Removing the Battery 1 Turn off the radio and hold it so that the release button on the bottom of the battery is facing upward 2 Press downward on the release button so that the battery disengages from the radio 3 Remove the battery completely away from the radio Donna onoooononoon 1008090 10000087 Introduction Belt Clip Installation and Removal 1 The battery must be removed from the radio before the belt clip can be installed or removed Installing the Belt Clip Hold the battery in one hand so that the top of the battery faces upward and the back of the battery faces you Holding the belt clip in the other hand with its top facing upward align the slide assembly on the back of the belt clip with the slots on the back of the battery Slide the belt clip downward toward the bottom of the battery until the belt clip clicks in place Removing the Belt Clip 1 Hold the battery with belt clip 2 installed in one hand so that the top of the battery faces upward and the
45. u avoid talking while the ID code is being transmitted 27 Special Radio Features Secure Operation Secure operation provides the highest level of commercially available voice security on trunked or conventional channels Unlike other forms of security Motorola digital encryption provides signalling that makesit virtually impossible for others to decode any part of an encrypted message Selecting Secure or Clear Transmissions The Secure Clear Switch if programmed see page 2 will set the transmit operation of the radio before the PTT Switch is pressed the transmit operation cannot be changed while the PTT Switch is pressed If a channel is programmed for secure only operation and the Secure Clear Switch isin the clear O position when the PTT Switch is pressed an invalid mode tone will sound and theradio will not transmit until the If a channel is programmed for clear only operation and the Secure Clear Switch isin the secure Q position when thePTT Switch is pressed an invalid mode tone will sound and theradio will not transmit until the Secure Clear Switch is set to the Secure Clear Switch is set to the secure Q position clear O position 28 Special Radio Features Managing Encryption KEY Loading 1 Refer to the key variable loader KVL manual for equipment connections and setup 2 When the KVL is attached to your radio all other radio functions will be locked out 3 Pressing the
46. ugh radio service software a medium pitched emergency exit tone sounds until the button is released and the radio returns to normal operation 2 Radios programmed with emergency alarm the emergency alarm state may be exited by pressing the PTT Switch The alarm will be canceled without an emergency exit tone and you may begin transmitting your voice call 3 On radios equipped with emergency alarm with call pressing the PTT Switch while the radio is in emergency alarm operation will place the radio in emergency call operation 4 Radios programmed with emergency alarm only the emergency state is automatically exited upon reception of an acknowledgment from the dispatcher or if the alarms are exhausted when no acknowledgment is received This method applies to non silent emergency alarm radios If you havea silent emergency alarm radio use method 1 2 or 3 to exit the emergency alarm state Emergency Keep Alive When this feature is enabled moving the On Off Control Knob to the off position will not turn your radio off if it isin an emergency state Your radio will continuenormal emergency operation asif the power ison Theradio will not turn power off until it exits the emergency state 17 Common Radio Features Individual Calls Receive Only Individual calls are defined as follows Telephone Calls similar to standard telephone calls except you use your radio These calls can be landline caller to radi

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