Motorola Solutions 89FT5849 PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO User Manual 94C06

Motorola Solutions, Inc. PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO 94C06

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ASTRO® XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Digital Portable Radio Quick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. Write your radio’s programmed features on the dotted lines.Select a Zone Using the MenuSelect a ChannelMethod 1: Using the Select KnobAfter selecting the desired zone, turn the 16-position Select Knob to the desired channel.Method 2: Using the MenuSend an Emergency AlarmSend Silent Emergency AlarmAnswer a Phone CallSend a Phone CallBefore using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.16-Position Select KnobSpeaker/MicTop Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _3-Position Rotary Switch _ _ _ _ _ _ DisplayHome ButtonMenu Select ButtonsTop Side Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _On/Off/Volume KnobSide Button 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _Side Button 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _PTT Button4-Way Navigation ButtonApp Button (TMS Button)Keypad1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.3Press U until the zone you desire is shown OR Use the keypad directly to dial the zone number.4Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.3Press U until channel you desire is shown 4Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.1Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone.2Display shows .3When acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones;alarm ends;radio exits emergency.ZONECHANEMERGENCY1Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone.2Press PTT.3Alarm continues until you exit by:• Press and hold Emergency button for one second.OR•Press PTT again.1Phone-like ringing, LED blinks GREEN, PHONE CALL and m are displayed.2Press Call Response button.3Press PTT button to talk; release to listen.4Press h to hang up.1Press U until 2Press D, E, or F directly below PHON.3Press U or V to scroll to phone number.4Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if programmed) to talk, release to listen.PHON
Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation)*Available at a future date.Call Received. Receiving an individual callView/Program Mode. The radio is in the view or program mode; On Steady = view mode; Blinking = program modesReceived Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). Received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal.bBattery• Conventional = Blinks when the battery is low. • Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery.Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.rTalkaround. You are talking directly to another radio or through a repeater; On = direct; Off = repeaterCMonitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel is being monitored.TScan. The radio is scanning a scan listmppEntry Menu Selection PageBATT *Smart Battery 19CALL Private Call 58CHAN Select a Channel 27CLCK Edit Time and Date 74DIR Repeater/Direct 64MUTE Keypad Mute 35NAME Text Select 47NUM Number Select 45PAGE Call Alert Page 60PHON Phone 53Entry Menu Selection PagePROG Editing 45PSWD Password 34RPGM Reprogram Request 67SCAN Scan On/Off 49SITE Site Lock 71TGRP Talkgroup Call 63TMS Text Messaging 85USER User Login 79VIEW Viewing a List 43ZONE Select a Zone 26Menu NavigationU to find Menu EntryD, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to selecth to exitV or U to scroll through sub-listD, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to select
ASTRO® XTS™ 2500 / XTS™ 2500I Digital Portable RadioModel IIIUser Guide6816981H01-CMOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.© Motorola, Inc. 2005, 2006. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Motorola, Inc.1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 U.S.A.
iiProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise Computer Software CopyrightsThe 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.Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
iiiDocumentation CopyrightsNo 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.DisclaimerThe information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III ivImportant Rebanding InformationThis radio supports the new FCC 800 MHz Public Safety frequency band definition. The FCC has reorganized the 800 MHz band to reduce particular types of interference impacting public safety radio systems by moving the NPSPAC transmit frequencies from 821-824MHz to the 806-809 MHz area.This change consolidates 700 MHz and 800 MHz public safety transmit frequencies into a single contiguous block of spectrum with a greater degree of separation from cellular and Enhanced SMR frequencies. This separation should limit any harmful out-of-band emission and receiver intermodulations.Note: In accordance with the FCC 800 MHz rebanding Report and Order (Docket 02-55), Motorola has offered rebanding replacement products to allow 800 MHz licensees to comply with the new band plan. These rebanding products are part of Motorola's current ASTRO Digital XTS and XTL product portfolio and are denoted by an RB at the end of the product title. These products offer all of the features of the current products but have the channel capacity and call list sizes equivalent to the MTS 2000 and MCS 2000 products.
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ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III viiContents Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ..................................iiComputer Software Copyrights ..........................................................iiDocumentation Copyrights ............................................................... iiiDisclaimer .........................................................................................iiiImportant Rebanding Information ......................................................ivGeneral Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio ............................................. 2Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio ..... 3Programmable Features ................................................................... 4Display .............................................................................................. 5Backlight ........................................................................................... 5Status Symbols ................................................................................. 6Menu Entry (Softkey) ........................................................................ 8Menu Select Buttons ......................................................................... 8Menu Entry Features .................................................................. 9Home Button (h) ............................................................................ 10App Button (TMS Feature Button) .................................................. 104-Way Navigation Button (o) ......................................................... 10Keypad ............................................................................................ 11LED Indicators ................................................................................ 12Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 13Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 17Battery ...................................................................................... 17Smart Battery Condition ........................................................... 19Antenna .................................................................................... 20Belt Clip .................................................................................... 21Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 22Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 23Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 25Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 25Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 25Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 26Select a Zone ........................................................................... 26Select a Channel ...................................................................... 27Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 29Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 29
viiiContentsUse Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ..................................30Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ..................................31Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................32Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Radio Lock .......................................................................................33Unlock Your Radio ....................................................................33Change Your Password ............................................................34Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones .......................................................35Use the Menu ............................................................................35Using the Preprogrammed Side Button ....................................35Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................36Analog Squelch .........................................................................36Digital Squelch ..........................................................................36PL Defeat .........................................................................................37Time-out Timer ................................................................................38Emergency ......................................................................................39Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................39Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................40Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................41Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................42Lists .................................................................................................43View a List .................................................................................43Scan List Empty ........................................................................44Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number .........................................45Use the Menu ............................................................................45Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name ............................................47Use the Menu ............................................................................47Scan ................................................................................................49Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................49Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................51Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................52Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................53Answer a Phone Call ................................................................53Make a Phone Call ....................................................................54Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ......................................56Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................57Answer a Private Call ................................................................57Make a Private Call ...................................................................58
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III ixContentsCall Alert Paging ............................................................................. 60Answer a Call Alert Page .......................................................... 60Make a Call Alert ...................................................................... 61Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only) ....................................................... 63Select Talkgroup ....................................................................... 63Repeater or Direct Operation .......................................................... 64Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................ 64Special Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65PTT ID ............................................................................................. 65Receive ..................................................................................... 65Transmit .................................................................................... 65View Your Radio’s ID Number .................................................. 66Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ............................................. 67Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 67Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 69Trunking System Controls ............................................................... 70Failsoft ...................................................................................... 70Out-of-Range ............................................................................ 70Site Lock ................................................................................... 71Site Trunking ............................................................................ 72Site View and Change .............................................................. 72Time and Date ................................................................................. 74Edit Time and Date ................................................................... 74ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features . . . . 77Automatic Registration Service (ARS) ............................................ 77Selecting or Changing ARS Mode ............................................ 77ARS User Login Feature ................................................................. 79Accessing the User Login Feature ........................................... 79To Login as a User ................................................................... 80Selecting a Predefined Username ............................................ 84Text Messaging ............................................................................... 85Accessing TMS Feature ........................................................... 85Receive a Message .................................................................. 90To View Message from the Inbox. ............................................ 90Compose a New Text Message ............................................... 91 .................................................................................................. 92Send a Predefined Message .................................................... 94
xContentsEdit a Quick Text Message .......................................................95Reply to a Received Message ..................................................96Delete a Message .....................................................................96To Access the Draft Folder .......................................................97To Access the Sent Folder ........................................................98Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Radio Care ......................................................................................99Cleaning ....................................................................................99Handling ....................................................................................99Service .............................................................................................99Battery ...........................................................................................100Battery Life ..............................................................................100Charging the Battery ...............................................................100Battery Recycling and Disposal .....................................................102Antenna .........................................................................................103Radio Operating Frequencies .................................................103Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Antennas .......................................................................................105Batteries ........................................................................................106Carry Accessories .........................................................................106Belt Clips .................................................................................106Body-Worn ..............................................................................106Chargers ........................................................................................107Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ......................................107Microphones, Remote Speaker .....................................................108Surveillance Accessories ...............................................................109Adapters and Adapter Cable ...................................................109CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers .......................109Earpieces ................................................................................109Headsets and Headset Accessories .......................................111Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ........................111Switches ........................................................................................ 111Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Special Channel Assignments .......................................................113Emergency Channel ...............................................................113Non-Commercial Call Channel ...............................................114
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III xiContentsOperating Frequency Requirements ............................................. 114Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Commercial Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
xiiTable 1: Channel MapUse the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C16
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ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 1General Radio OperationNotations Used in This ManualYou will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed.Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize.The following special notations identify certain items:WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed.CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.Example DescriptionLight button, or DButtons and keys are shown in bold print, or as representative symbols.Information appearing in the radio’s display is shown using the special display font.PHONE Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear in the radio’s display.Press UThis means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation button.”PHONE CALL
2General Radio OperationXTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio1234567101112141615138917181920
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 3 General Radio OperationPhysical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III RadioItem Page Item Page1Antenna 20 11 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) 2Top Button (programmable)12 On/Off/Volume Control Knob253LED 12 13 Microphone4Speaker 14 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable)5Universal Connector 22 15 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button6Display 5 16 Side Button 1 (programmable)7 Menu Select Buttons 8 17 Side Button 2 (programmable)8App Button (for future use)18 Home Button 109Keypad 11 19 4-Way Navigation Button1010 16-Position Knob (programmable)20 Battery 17
4General Radio OperationProgrammable FeaturesThe programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below.*Available at a future date.Any references in this manual to controls that are “preprogrammed” means that a qualified technician must use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.Table 1: Programmable FeaturesFeature Page Feature PageCall Alert Page 60 Repeater/Direct 64Call Response 53 Reprogram Request 67Channel Selection 27 Scan On/Off 49Dynamic Priority 52 Site Lock/Unlock 71Emergency 39 Site Search 72Keypad Mute 35 *Smart Battery 19Light 5 Text Messaging 85Monitor 31 TMS Quick Text 84Nuisance Delete 51 User Login 79Phone 53 Volume Set 29PL Defeat 37 Zone Selection 26Private Call 57
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 5 General Radio OperationDisplayThis figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu entries.BacklightIf poor light conditions make the display and keypad difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button.These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the Light button again.MAEPF-27252-OchannelRadio aliaszone
6General Radio OperationStatus SymbolsThe top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status.Table 2: Status Symbols Symbol Indication Page Call Received. Blinks when an Individual Call is received.57View/Program Mode.• View a list (steady)• Program a list (flashing)43sReceived Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The received signal strength for the current site. Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the received signal.72bBattery• Conventional = Blinks when the battery is low.• Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery. Blinks when battery level reaches 10% or less.Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.17rTalkaround. • On = Talking directly to another radio, not through a repeater. Conventional operation only.• Off = Talking through a repeater. 64CMonitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected channel is being monitored. Conventional operation only.31TScan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 49mpp
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 7 General Radio OperationUser Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)• On (Tinted) = User is currently associated with the radio; • Off (Not tinted) = User is currently not associated with the radio; • Blinking = Device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin.82Table 2: Status Symbols (Continued)Symbol Indication Page
8General Radio OperationMenu Entry (Softkey)The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries (also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select from one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons. Menu Select ButtonsThe Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features that have been activated by a qualified radio technician. Your radio may be programmed differently from the following example, but the display for selecting Scan on or off might look like this:Example: To turn scan on:Press D.The display shows the selected state.ON OFFSCANTsoftkey3 Menu Select ButtonssoftkeyApp. Button (TMS Button)Home Button TSCAN ONON OFF
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 9 General Radio OperationMenu Entry FeaturesIn most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.*Available at a future date.Table 3: Menu Entry FeaturesFeature Menu Entry Page Feature Menu Entry PageCall Alert PagePAGE 61 Reprogram RequestRPGM 67Channel SelectionCHAN 27 Scan On/Off SCAN 49Edit a List PROG 45, 47 Site Lock/UnlockSITE 71Keypad MuteMUTE 35 Smart Battery*BATT 19Number SelectNUM 45 Talkgroup CallTGRP 63Password PSWD 34 Text Select NAME 47Phone PHON 54 Time/Date CLCK 74Private Call CALL 58 View a List VIEW 43Radio Lock RADIO LOCKED33 Zone SelectionZONE 26Repeater/DirectDIR 64 User Login USER 79Text MessagingTMS 85
10General Radio OperationHome Button (h)The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode.Some radio features that can be edited by you require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display.Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display. This reduces the required number of button presses.App Button (TMS Feature Button)This button brings you to the Text Messaging Service (TMS) feature screen.4-Way Navigation Button (o)This button is used to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the display.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 11 General Radio OperationKeypadThe 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. Refer to the following table for a complete list of characters.Table 4: Keypad Character Editing TableKey Number of times the key is pressed12345678900()<>11&%2ABC2abc3DEF3de f4GHI 4gh i5JKL5 j k l6MNO6mn o7PQRS7pq r s8TUV8 t u v9WXYZ9wxyz**/+-=##. !?, ;
12General Radio OperationLED IndicatorsTable 5: LED IndicatorsThis LED Color: Indicates:RED (Illuminated) TransmittingRED (Blinking) • Channel Busy or • Low Battery (lights while transmitting)GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 13 General Radio OperationAlert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.Table 6: Alert Tones You hear: Tone Name Heard:Short, Low-Pitched ToneInvalid Key-Presswhen the wrong key is pressed.Radio Self-Test Failedwhen the radio fails the power-up self test.Reject when an unauthorized request is made.Time-Out Timer Warningfour seconds before time out.Long, Low-Pitched ToneNo ACK Receivedwhen the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Time-Out Timer Timed Outafter time out.Talk Prohibit/ PTT Inhibit(when the PTT button is pressed) transmissions are prevented.Out-of-Range (when the PTT button is pressed) the radio is out of range of the system.Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an unprogrammed channel.Individual Call Warning Tonewhen the radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds.
14General Radio OperationA Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone)Busy when the system is busy.Short, Medium-Pitched ToneValid Key-Presswhen the correct key is pressed.Radio Self-Test Passwhen the radio passes its power-up self-test.Priority Channel Receivedwhen activity on a priority channel is received.Emergency Alarm Entrywhen entering the emergency state.Central Echo when the central controller has received a request from a radio.Long, Medium-Pitched ToneVolume Set when volume changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exitupon exiting the emergency state.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 15 General Radio OperationA Group of Medium-Pitched TonesFailsoft when the trunking system fails.Automatic Call Backwhen the voice channel is available from the previous request.Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT button) verifies the system is accepting transmissions.Console Acknowledgewhen a status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request acknowledgment is received.Received Individual Callwhen a Call Alert, or Private Conversation Call is received.Call Alert Sentwhen a Call Alert is received by the target radio.Short, High-Pitched Tone (Chirp)Low-Battery Chirpwhen the battery is below the preset threshold value.RingingFast Ringing when the system is searching for the Private Conversation Call target radio.Enhanced Call Sentwhen waiting for the Private Conversation Call target radio to respond to the call.Phone Call Receivedwhen a landline phone call is received.Gurgle Dynamic Regroupingwhen the PTT button is pressed, a dynamic ID has been received.Unique, low-pitched chirpNew Messagewhen a new message is received.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:
16General Radio OperationUnique, high-pitched chirpPriority Messagewhen a priority message is received.Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued)You hear: Tone Name Heard:
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 17 General Radio OperationStandard AccessoriesBatteryCharge the BatteryThe Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance. For a list of Motorola-authorized batteries available for use with your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I radio, see “Batteries” on page 106.Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.Battery ChargerTo charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers, see “Chargers” on page 107.To avoid a possible explosion:• DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled “hazardous atmosphere”.• DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
18General Radio OperationAttach the BatteryRemove the Battery1With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio.2Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place.1With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery.2Pull the top of the battery away from the radio.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 19 General Radio OperationSmart Battery ConditionThis feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery when it becomes available.Use the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button1Press U to find BATT.2Press D, E, or F directly below BATT.Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio3Press h to exit.1Press the Smart Battery button.Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio2Press h to exit.BATTCAPACITY 70%INIT 10/01EST CHGS 11SMART BATTDATA NOTAVAILABLECAPACITY 70%INIT 10/01EST CHGS 11 SMART BATTDATA NOTAVAILABLE
20General Radio OperationAntennaFor information regarding other available antennas, see page 105.Attach the AntennaRemove the AntennaWith the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it.With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 21 General Radio OperationBelt ClipAttach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip1Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click.1Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.2Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
22General Radio OperationUniversal Connector CoverThe universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio.Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use.Remove the Connector CoverAttach the Connector Cover1Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector.2Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver.1Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it into the slot.2Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place.TopSlotBottomSlotTopHooked EndBottomHooked EndTab
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 23 General Radio OperationRemote Speaker Microphone AdapterThe Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect the RSM accessories (see page 108) to the radio. If the RSM is not used, the adapter should be removed.Remove the AdapterAttach the AdapterLift the larger side (below the antenna port) of the adapter away from the radio using your finger. If you cannot easily remove the adapter with your finger, use a small, flat bladed screwdriver to pry the larger end side of the adapter away from the radio.1With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out, snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the On/Off Volume Control Knob.
24General Radio Operation2Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 25 General Radio OperationRadio On and OffTurn the Radio OnTurn the Radio OffTurn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise.• If the power-up test is successful, you will briefly see Self Test and then the home display.• If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you will see ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code.) Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on again. If the radio continues to fail the power-up test, record the ERROR XX/YY code and contact a qualified service technician.Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks.Self TestERROR XX/YY
26General Radio OperationZones and ChannelsA zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs.Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone and channel.Select a ZoneUse the Menu1Press U to find ZONE.2Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE. The current zone (in this case, POL) blinks and the channel name (DISP NW), does not flash.3Press U to find the zone you want. For example, FIRE. ORUse the keypad directly to dial the zone number. 4Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.ORPress the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel.ZONEPOL DISP NWFIRE DISP NWFIRE DISP NW
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 27 General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Zone SwitchSelect a ChannelConsult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the following methods.Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector1If a control on your radio has been preprogrammed as the Zone Switch, move the Zone Switch to the position for the zone you want.Note: If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 1.2Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.After the zone you want is displayed, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel.FIRE DISP NWUNPROGRAMMED
28General Radio OperationMethod 2: Use the Menu1Press U to find CHAN.2Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display shows the current channel name (in this case, DISP NW) flashing and the zone (POL), not flashing.3Press U to find the channel name you want.ORUse the keypad to enter the channel number.Note: If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3.4Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.ORPress the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel. CHANPOL DISP NWPOL DISP SEUNPROGRAMMEDPOL DISP SE
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 29 General Radio OperationReceive / TransmitRadio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or data information to be heard.This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission.Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.2Listen for a transmission.3Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary.4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
30General Radio OperationUse Preprogrammed Volume Set Button1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 25 and Zones and Channels, page 26.2Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.3Release the Volume Set button.4Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.5Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. LED lights RED while transmitting. 6Release PTT button to receive (listen).
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 31 General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Monitor Button1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.2Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.)3Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting.5Release the PTT button to receive (listen).C
32General Radio OperationConventional Mode OperationYour radio may be programmed to receive Private Line (PL) calls.1Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed.2Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation. (The duration of the button press is programmable.) 3Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting. Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.C
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 33Common Radio FeaturesRadio LockThis feature provides stronger radio security.If this feature is enabled by a qualified technician, you will see RADIO LOCKED when you turn the radio on.Unlock Your Radio1Enter your numeric password of up to 8 characters. (Use V to backspace if you make a mistake.)2Press the preprogrammed Select button after you enter your password. If the password is correct, the radio unlocks.3Press the preprogrammed side button to verify the password. Radio unlocks if password is correct.Note: If the password is incorrect, the radio remains locked.Note: DEADLOCK is displayed after three incorrect password attempts. Turn the radio off and on, and begin again at step 1.________RADIO LOCKEDDEADLOCK
34Common Radio FeaturesChange Your Password1Press U to find PSWD.2Press D, E, or F directly below PSWD.3Enter the old password.4Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. 5Enter new password.6Press D, E, or F directly below SEL.7Re-enter password.8Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. The password is updated.If the two passwords do not match, repeat steps 5 through 8.Note: You cannot access this feature again after three failed attempts until you turn the radio off and on.PSWDOLD PASSWORDSELNEW PASSWORDSELCONFIRMSELNEW PASSWORD
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 35Common Radio FeaturesMute or Unmute Keypad TonesYou can turn the keypad tones off and on.Use the MenuUsing the Preprogrammed Side Button1Press U to find MUTE.2Press D, E, or F directly below MUTE. The current state is shown.3Press D, E, or F directly below Note: Press the h or the PTT button to exit without changing the setting.Press the preprogrammed side button to turn the tones off or on.MUTETONES OFFOFF ONor TONES ONOFF ONON or OFF
36Common Radio FeaturesConventional Squelch OptionsAnalog SquelchTone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.Digital SquelchOne or more of the following options may be programmed in your radio. Consult your service technician for more information.When in... this condition occurs:Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel.PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages.This option... allows you to hear:Digital Carrier-Operated Squelch (COS) any digital traffic.Normal Squelch any digital traffic having the correct Network access code.Selective Switch any digital traffic having the correct Network access code and correct talkgroup.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 37Common Radio FeaturesPL DefeatWith this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be preprogrammed to a channel.Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present.When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator (C) will be displayed.C
38Common Radio FeaturesTime-out TimerThe time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. 1Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time. You will hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, the transmission is cut-off, and the LED will go out until you release the PTT.• Short warning tone• Transmission is cut-off• LED goes out2Release the PTT button. • LED re-lights•Timer resets3Press the PTT to re-transmit. Time-out timer restarts.• Timer restarts•RED LED
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 39Common Radio FeaturesEmergencyIf the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communications over the selected channel.Your radio can be programmed for the following: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call, or• Silent Emergency Alarm• Emergency Call.Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio.Send an Emergency AlarmAn Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency.1With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, the LED lights RED, and a short, medium-pitched tone sounds. If the selected channel does not support emergency, the display shows NO EMERGENCY. Select a channel that does show EMERGENCY.•RED LED• Short ToneNote: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. EMERGENCYNO EMERGENCY
40Common Radio FeaturesSend an Emergency CallAn Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio priority access to channels.The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the following:2When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, you see ACK RECEIVED, four tones sound, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode.• Four tones• Alarm ends• Radio exits emergencyNote: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 below: “Send an Emergency Call.”Using this operation: means you will talk:1. Tactical/Non-Revert on the channel you selected before you entered the emergency state.2. Non-Tactical/Revert on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent to this same channel.ACK RECEIVEDNO ACKNOWLDG
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 41Common Radio FeaturesSend a Silent Emergency Alarm1With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, and a short, medium-pitched tone sounds.• Short toneNote: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second.2Press and hold the PTT button and announce the emergency into the microphone to send the Emergency call.3Release the PTT button to end the call. 4Exit the Emergency State by pressing the Emergency button again for about one second (the time may be changed by a qualified technician). The radio returns to normal operation.1With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button if your radio is programmed for this use. The display does not change, the LED does not light, and no tones sound.• Display does not change• LED does not light• No tonesEMERGENCY
42Common Radio FeaturesNote: • For ALL Emergency signals: You can change channels while in Emergency operation if the new channel is also programmed for Emergency. The emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel.• If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, you see NO EMERGENCY, and hear an invalid tone until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency. Emergency Keep-AliveIf the radio is in the Emergency state, with Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Control knob.With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call).Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second.2The silent emergency state continues until you press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state. ORPress and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency. The silent alarm is cancelled without an exit tone, and you can begin transmitting voice calls.• Press and hold the Emergency buttonOR• Press and release the PTT button
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 43Common Radio FeaturesListsYou can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names.There are four list types:•Call•Page• Phone• ScanView a List1Press U to find VIEW.2Press D, E, or F directly below VIEW. 3Press V or U to see the names of the available lists.4Press D, E, or F directly below the desired list to view it.The first list member is displayed. p indicates the view mode.5Press U or V to view other list members.6Press h to exit.VIEWPAGE CALL PHONFIRE CHIEF p701234
44Common Radio FeaturesScan List EmptyIf the scan list has no members, EMPTY LIST is displayed.EMPTY LIST can be changed by turning scan off, or if a qualified technician adds members to the scan list.EMPTY LIST
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 45Common Radio FeaturesEdit a Call, Page, or Phone List NumberUse the Menu1Press U to find PROG.2Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. The changeable lists are displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below the list you wish to change. First list member is displayed. Flashing p indicates programming mode.4Press U or V to select the list member to be changed.5Press D, E, or F directly below NUM. Blinking cursor shows location of number to be added.ORYou can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list.PROGPAGE CALL PHONFIRE CHIEF p701234NUM NAMESECURITY p704321NUM NAMESECURITY p70432_SAVE
46Common Radio Features6Press V to erase digits. If you erase the entire number and press U or V, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes. Press a keypad button to add a digit.7Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change.Return to step 4 to make more changes.ORPress h to return to home display.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 47Common Radio FeaturesEdit a Call, Page, or Phone List NameUse the Menu1Press U to find PROG.2Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. The changeable lists are displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below the list you wish to change. First list member is displayed. Flashing p indicates programming mode.4Press U or V to select the list member to be changed.5Press D, E, or F directly below NAME. Blinking cursor shows location of character to be added.ORYou can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list.PROGPAGE CALL PHONFIRE CHIEF p701234NUM NAMESECURITY p704321NUM NAMESECURITY_ p704321SAVE
48Common Radio Features6Press V to erase the last digits. (If you erase the entire name and press W, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes.) Press a keypad button to add a character. See “Keypad” on page 11.7Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change. Return to step 4 to make more changes.ORPress h to return to home display.GUARD_ p704444SAVE
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 49Common Radio FeaturesScanThe scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your radio can have up to 20 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified technician.You can view the scan list assigned to the currently selected channel the same way you would view other lists. See “View a List” on page 43.Turn Scan On and OffUsing the Menu1Press U to find SCAN.2Press D, E, or F directly below SCAN.The current scan state is displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below ON or OFF. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed.ORTo exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press h or PTT.SCANSCAN OFFON OFF TSCAN ONON OFF
50Common Radio FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off SwitchPlace the Scan On/Off switch in the Scan On or Scan Off position. The current scan state is displayed. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed.Note: To exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press h or PTT. TSCAN ONON OFF
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 51Common Radio FeaturesDelete a Nuisance ChannelWhen 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.1When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.Repeat this step to delete more channels.Note: You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel.2The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the deleted channel, change channels or turn scan off and then back on again.
52Common Radio FeaturesConventional Scan OnlyMake a Dynamic Priority ChangeWhile the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priority-one channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel. This change remains in effect until scan is turned off, then scanning reverts back to the preprogrammed state.1When the radio is locked onto the channel to be designated as priority-two, press the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button.Note: The priority-one channel cannot be changed to priority-two.2The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the preprogrammed priority-two channel, you must leave and re-enter scan operation.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 53Common Radio FeaturesTelephone Calls (Trunking Only)Use your radio to make and receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio, or a radio can be used to call a landline phone.Answer a Phone CallUse the Preprogrammed Call Response Button1When a phone call is received, you hear a telephone-type ringing, the LED blinks GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) blinks, and PHONE CALL is displayed.• Telephone ringing• Flashing GREEN LED2Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin.3Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.4Press h to hang up and return to the home display. mPHONE CALL
54Common Radio FeaturesMake a Phone CallUse the Menu1Press U to find PHON.2Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. The last phone number is dialed is displayed.Note: If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.3Press U or V to scroll to the phone number you want in the list. Press D, E, or F directly under LNUM to go to the last phone number dialed.4Press the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number.5Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen.ORIf your call is not answered, go to “Phone Call Display and alert Prompts” on page page 56.PHON5551234LISTPOLICE5558523LNUM
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 55Common Radio FeaturesUse the Keypad6Press h to hang up and return to the home display.1Press U to find PHON.2Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. You see the last transmitted or received ID number.3Enter the phone number you want using the keypad.4Press the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number.5Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen.ORIf your call is not answered, go to “Phone Call Display and alert Prompts” on page page 56.6Press h to hang up and return to the home display.PHON5551234LIST5558523LIST
56Common Radio FeaturesPhone Call Display and Alert Prompts• When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, a long tone sounds. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.• When a channel is not available, a busy tone sounds. The radio will automatically connect when a channel opens.• When the phone system is busy, a long tone sounds. Try your call later. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.• The system does not acknowledge your call. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display.Notes: • A high-pitched tone, generated when you release the PTT button, indicates to the landline party that he or she can begin talking. • You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial), such as an extension number, or credit card or PIN numbers, to the phone system. If the radio is programmed for live overdial, every digit entered after the call is connected is sent to the phone system.• If the radio is programmed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into memory and then sent when the PTT button is pressed. Press the PTT to send either digits or voice, but not both at the same time.NO PHONEPHONE BUSYPHONE BUSYNO ACKNOWLDG
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 57Common Radio FeaturesPrivate Calls (Trunking Only)These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically verifies the receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller’s ID.Answer a Private CallUse the Preprogrammed Call Response Button.1When a private call is received, you hear two alert tones, the LED blinks GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) blinks, and CALL RECEIVD is displayed.•Two tones• Flashing GREEN LED2Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds. If the caller’s name is in the call list, it will be displayed.ORIf the name is not in the call list, the caller’s ID number is displayed.3Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.4Press h or the Call Response button to hang up.mCALL RECEIVD
58Common Radio FeaturesMake a Private CallUse the Menu1Press U to find CALL.2Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. You see the last transmitted or received ID number3Press U or V to scroll to the ID number you want in the list.Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed.4Press the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the private call to the displayed number.5The called ID is momentarily displayed, followed by PLEASE WAIT. The called ID is displayed once connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. If the target radio does not respond before the time out, NO ANSWER is displayed.CALLFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LNUMPLEASE WAITNO ACKNOWLDGNO ANSWER
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 59Common Radio FeaturesUse the Keypad1Press U to find CALL.2Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. You see the last transmitted or received ID number.3Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want to call.ORPress the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number.4The called ID is momentarily displayed, followed by PLEASE WAIT. The called ID is displayed once connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. If the target radio does not respond before the time out, NO ANSWER is displayed.CALLFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTPLEASE WAITNO ACKNOWLDGNO ANSWER
60Common Radio FeaturesCall Alert PagingCall Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users are away from their radios, or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can still send them a Call Alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system.Answer a Call Alert Page1When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones, the LED blinks GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) blinks, and PAGE RECEIVD is displayed.• Four repeating alert tones• Flashing GREEN LED2Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen.mPAGE RECEIVD
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 61Common Radio FeaturesMake a Call AlertUse the Menu1Press U to find PAGE.2Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. You see the last transmitted or received ID number.3Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want to call.Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed.4Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the page to the displayed number. PLEASE WAIT is displayed. The home display appears once you are connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. PAGEFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LNUMPLEASE WAITNO ACKNOWLDG
62Common Radio FeaturesUse the Keypad1Press U to find PAGE.2Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. You see the last transmitted or received ID number.3Enter the ID number you want using the keypad.4Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number.ORPress the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the page to the displayed number. PLEASE WAIT is displayed. The home display appears once you are connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. PAGEFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTFIRE CHIEFID: 701234LISTPLEASE WAITNO ACKNOWLDG
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 63Common Radio FeaturesConventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only)Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel.Select Talkgroup1Press U to find TGRP.2Press D, E, or F directly below TGRP. The last user-selected-and-stored talkgroup, and its available softkeys, are displayed.3Press U or V to find the talkgroup you want.OR Use the keypad to enter the number of the desired corresponding talkgroup in the list.4Press D, E, or F directly below PSET (to select the preset or programmed talkgroup), or below SEL (to save the talkgroup and return to the home display).5To exit, press h or the PTT button, or turn the 16-Position Select knob.TGRPTGRP 1PSET SEL
64Common Radio FeaturesRepeater or Direct OperationAlso known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the same.REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are different.Select Repeater or Direct Operation Use the Menu1Press U to find DIR.2Press D, E, or F directly below DIR. The current operation is momentarily displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below DIR or RPTR.If DIR is selected, the display shows r and DIRECT MODE.4Press h to exit display menu without changing the current operation.DIRDIRECT MODEDIR RPTRor RPTR MODEDIR RPTR rDIRECT MODE
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 65Special Radio FeaturesPTT IDReceiveThis feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you are currently receiving. This ID can be a maximum of eight characters and can be viewed by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher.TransmitYour radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice message.
66Special Radio FeaturesView Your Radio’s ID NumberUse the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button1Press U or V to find CALL or PAGE.2Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE.3Press V. 1Press the Call or Page button.2Press V. or PAGECALLMY ID:701111MY ID:701111
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 67Special Radio FeaturesDynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other. This feature is typically used during special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio technician. You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher.Note: If you try to access a zone or channel that has been reserved by the dispatcher as a dynamically regrouped mode for other users, you will hear an invalid tone.Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only)This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment.Use the MenuWhen your radio is dynamically regrouped, it automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You see the dynamically regrouped channel’s name, and hear a “gurgle” tone.Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio automatically returns to the zone and channel that you were using before the radio was dynamically regrouped.1Press U to find RPGM.2Press D, E, or F directly below RPGM.The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher.RPGMREPRGRM RQST
68Special Radio FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button3If you hear one beep- Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again.OR- Press h to cancel and return to the home display.ORIf you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dis-patcher. Your radio returns to the home display.ORIf the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone.Try again or press h.• An alert tone1Press the Reprogram Request button. You see REPRGRM RQST.The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher.NO ACKNOWLDGREPRGRM RQST
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 69Special Radio FeaturesSelect Enable / DisableThe dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two categories: Select Enabled or Select Disabled.• Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel, including the dynamic-regrouping channel, once the user has selected the dynamic-regrouping position.• Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio to remain on the dynamic-regrouping channel.The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your radio is Select Disabled.2If you hear one beep- Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request againOR -Press h to hang up and return to the home display.OR• One beepIf you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dis-patcher. Your radio returns to the home display.OR• Five beepsIf the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone.Try again or press h.• An alert toneNO ACKNOWLDG
70Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System ControlsFailsoftThe failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel. During failsoft operation:When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked operation.Out-of-RangeIf you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a control channel: Your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds. • Medium-pitched toneThe display shows OUT OF RANGE and the currently selected zone/channel combination, and/or you hear a low-pitched tone.AND/OR• Low-pitched toneYour radio remains in this out-of-range condition until it locks onto a control channel, or it locks onto a failsoft channel, or it is turned off.• Locks onto a control channel, or• Locks onto a failsoft channel, or• Turned off.FAILSOFTOUT OF RANGE
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 71Special Radio FeaturesSite LockThis feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system.Lock or Unlock a SiteUse the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button1Press U or V to find SITE.2Press D, E, or F directly below SITE. The current lock state is displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below LOCK or UNLK.• The new site-lock state is saved.• Your radio returns to the home display.1Press the Site Lock/Unlock button. The current lock state is momentarily displayed.OR2Press and hold the Site Lock/Unlock button until you see the desired lock state. ORSITESITE UNLOCKEDLOCK UNLKSITE LOCKEDLOCK UNLKSITE LOCKEDSITE UNLOCKEDSITE LOCKEDSITE UNLOCKED
72Special Radio FeaturesSite TrunkingIf the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to what is known as “site trunking.” The display shows “SITE TRUNKNG” and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site.Site View and ChangeYou can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one.View the Current SiteMomentarily press the preprogrammed Site Search button.The display shows the name of the current site and its corresponding Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) symbol (s) ORIf the radio is scanning for a new site, the display momentarily shows SCANING SITE.sSITE 2SCANING SITE
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 73Special Radio FeaturesChange the Current SitePress and hold down the preprogrammed Site Search button to manually force the change to a new site.You hear a tone, and the display shows SCANING SITE while the radio scans for a new site. The radio returns to the home display when it finds a new site.•ToneSCANING SITE
74Special Radio FeaturesTime and DateUsing this special feature, you may program the time and date as you might with other electronic devices. The clock display is enabled by a qualified radio technician.Edit Time and Date• The default time setting is a 12-hour clock.• If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/PM selection is not available.• The default setting for the domestic date shows MDY.1Press U to find CLCK.2Press D, E, or F directly below CLCK. The current setting is displayed.3Press D, E, or F directly below EDIT.The first item blinks.4Press X or Y to change the selected item.12HR 00:00AMMDY 00/00/00CLCK12HR 03:54AMMDY 03/07/01EDIT12HR 03:54AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE24HR 03:54MDY 03/07/01SAVE
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 75Special Radio FeaturesNote: Press h at any time to return to the home display without saving your changes.ORPress U one or more times to move to an item you wish to change.5Press X or Y to change the selected item.6Press U one or more times to move to an item in the date field.7Press X or Y to change the selected item.8When you have made all your changes, press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your changes and return to the Home display.Note: If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu, the radio exits clock setting, your changes are lost, and the call information is displayed.12HR 03:54AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE12HR 03:58AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE12HR 03:58AMMDY 03/07/01SAVE12HR 03:58AMMDY 03/08/01SAVE
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ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 77ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesAutomatic Registration Service (ARS)The Automatic Registration Service feature provides an automated data application registration for the radio. When you turn on the radio, the device automatically registers with the server. Data applications within the fixed network can determine the presence of a device on the system and send data to the device. For example: Text Messaging Service (TMS).The Automatic Registration Service for the radio consists of 2 modes: • ARS Server Mode (default mode)• ARS Non Server ModeNote: The default ARS mode can be changed by a qualified radio technician using the radio’s programming software.Selecting or Changing ARS ModeConsult a qualified radio technician for the right choice between the following methods:Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select KnobMethod 2: Use the MenuAfter the zone you want is displayed, turn the 16-Position Select knob to the desired mode.1Press U to find CHAN.Select ModeCHAN
78ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features2Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.The display shows the cur-rent channel name (in this case, NONSVR) blinking and the zone (Z1), not blinking.3Press U to find the channel /mode you want. Note: If the channel/mode you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3.4Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.Z1 NONSVRPROG09:19AMUSER TMSZ1 ARSSVRServer modePROG09:19AMUSER TMSZ1 NONSVRARS non-server modeUNPROGRAMMED
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 79ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesARS User Login FeatureThe user login feature allows you as the user to be associated with the radio. With this association, every data application (Example: Text Messaging Service) will take on a friendly username. You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message.Accessing the User Login FeatureThe user login feature can be accessed by selecting a menu item on the display or through a programmable button. 1Press U until USER appears on the display. 2To access the user login screen through the menu item, press D below USER.To access the user login screen through a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed user button.Note: Radio buttons that are “preprogrammed” mean that a qualified radio technician must use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a button. Any programmable buttons on the radio can be programmed to access the user login feature. See “Programmable Features” on page 4.3The user login screen appears. ID:|PIN:LOGNIDPIN09:19AM
80ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTo Login as a User1Press E below ID to enter your username at the prompt. 2You can enter a username via direct entry using the keypad multi-tap function.Press the key labeled with the desired character, once for the first character, twice for the second, and so on. For example:To enter “S”, press 7 key four times. To enter “7”, press the key five times. If you do not press a key for a few seconds, the character is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position. ID:|PIN:LOGN ID PIN09:19AMKey Number of times the key is pressed 1234567890 0 1 1 - * # /2ABC2abc3DEF3de f4GHI 4gh i5JKL5 j k l6MNO6mn o7PQRS7pq r s8TUV8 t u v9WXYZ9wxyz* Space# Delete a character
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 81ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesORSelect a predefined username from the list of predefined username. See “Selecting a Predefined Username” on page 84 for information on how to add a predefined username.Note: Valid characters for a username entry are capital letters A-Z, small letters a-z, numbers 0-9, ‘*’, ‘#’, ‘-‘, ‘/’ and the space character. The maximum length for a username is 8 characters. Username will not be case sensitive in server mode and will be case sensitive in non-server mode.3Press F below PIN to enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number) number at the prompt. The maximum PIN length is 4 digits. The PIN number will appear as asterisks. ID:User228PIN:****LOGNID09:19AMPIN
82ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features4To log in :Press D below LOGN. In ARS server mode :The progress screen appears. In ARS non-server mode :The logged in confirmation screen appears. In non-ARS enabled mode :The display shows OFFLINE. 5Press D below CNCL to cancel the login in progress screen and return to the initial user login screen.6The logged in confirmation screen appears when the login process is successful. The “successful user login” indicator (IP indicator) will be shown on the display. 7When you enter an invalid username or PIN, login fails and the user login screen will display a momentary text LOGIN FAILED. The “user login failure” indicator (blinking IP indicator) is shown on the display. ID:User228CNCL09:19AMIN PROGRESSID:User228OFFLINELOGT09:19AMID:User228LOGGED IN09:19AMLOGTID:User228LOGIN FAILED09:19AM Server mode Non ARS enabled mode
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 83ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features8To log out :Press D below LOGT Upon pressing the LOGT button, a confirmation screen appears. Press D below YES to clear all your private data. A momentary text PRIVATE DATA CLEARED is shown. ORPress F below NO to keep your private data. Note: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging inbox, Draft and Sent folder. The next user will be able to access the Inbox, Draft and Sent messages if private data is not deleted.YES09:19AMCLR PRIVATEDATA?NO09:19AMPRIVATE DATACLEARED
84ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesSelecting a Predefined Username1Press U to scroll to the next username.ORPress V to scroll to the previous username.Press and hold U, to scroll to the next usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate.ORPress and hold V, to scroll to the previous usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate.2If you log in with a selected predefined username comprising of 8 characters or more, or one with an invalid character, you will see a momentary text INVALID ID on the display.Note: A predefined username may sometimes be invalid because the programming software that is used to set predefined usernames allows you to set usernames comprising of 8 characters or more.INVALID IDPIN:LOGN09:19AMIDPIN
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 85ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesText MessagingThe Text Messaging Service (TMS) is an application service through which you can send and receive text messages. You can send 3 types of text messages, namely• A new text message (free form messages)• Predefined messages (quick text messages)• Edited quick text messagesAccessing TMS FeatureUse the MenuUse the TMS Feature Button1a) Press U until TMS appears on the display.b) Press F directly below TMS. 1Press to access the TMS feature screen. 09:19AMZ1 ARSSVRPROG USERTMS
86ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed TMS Button1Press the preprogrammed button to access the TMS feature screen. Pressing and holding the preprogrammed button for TMS brings you directly to the Inbox screen.Note: Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access TMS feature.See “Programmable Features” on page 4 for more information on buttons that are programmable to access TMS.2The TMS feature’s main menu consists of the Inbox, Compose, Draft, Sent and Back option.See “TMS Menu Options” on page 87 for explanation on each menu option.Press U or V to scroll through the main menu options.User22800000034INBX COMP DRFT
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 87ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTable 1: TMS Menu OptionsMenu Options Description/FunctionINBX This is used to store new incoming messages or messages that you have received. The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages.COMP This menu option brings you to the compose screen.DRFT This is used to store all saved messages or messages that are to be sent at a later time. The Draft folder can hold up to 10 messages.SENT This is used to store the messages that you have already sent. The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages.BACK This menu option brings you back to the TMS main menu or previous menu.EDIT This menu option brings you to the Quick Text Messages screen.SAVE This menu option allows you to save your messages to the Draft folder.RPLY This menu option allows you to reply to a message.DEL This menu option allows you to delete a message.ADDR This menu option allows you to key in the target address, or select one from the list.NEW This menu option allows you to compose a new message.LIST This menu option allows you to select a predefined message.IMPT This menu option is used to toggle on/off the “Priority” flag for an outgoing message.
88ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTable 2: TMS Status SymbolsRQRP This menu option is used to toggle on/off the “Request Reply” flag for an outgoing message.CURR This menu option is used to delete the current selected message.ALL This menu option is used to delete all the messages in the current message folder.Symbol IndicationPriority MessageThis icon is displayed• when “Priority” is toggled on before sending the message.• in the Inbox folder for messages which are flagged with “Priority”. Request ReplyThis icon is displayed• when “Request Reply” is toggled on before sending the message.• in the Inbox folder for messages which are flagged with “Request Reply”.Inbox FullThis icon is displayed when the Inbox folder is full.New Message IconThis icon is displayed when a new incoming message is received.Menu Options Description/Function
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 89ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesMessage SentThis icon indicates that the selected message has been successfully sent.Message UnsentThis icon indicates that the selected message was not successfully sent.Read MessageThis icon is used to indicate that the selected message in the Inbox has been read.Unread MessageThis icon indicates that the selected message in the Inbox folder has not been read.Message IndexThis icon indicates the index of the current message the user is viewing. Example: if the user is looking at the third message out of a total of 6 messages in the Inbox folder, the icon is displayed as the icon on the left column.Num LockThis icon indicates that the text entry is currently in num lock mode.Normal ModeThis icon indicates that the text entry is currently in the normal mode.UppercaseThis icon is displayed during text editing mode to indicate that the text entry is currently in uppercase mode.Symbol Indication
90ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesReceive a MessageTo View Message from the Inbox.When you receive a message, a momentary text, NEW MSG appears on the display along with a new message icon.1Access TMS (Launch TMS).2Press D directly below INBX. 3The Inbox screen appears. The first message in the list is displayed. Inbox can hold up to 30 messages. Message status icons are displayed at the top of the screen. See “TMS Status Symbols” on page 88 for further details on these icons.4Scroll to the message you want to read by pressing the U button.Note: If the message fills more than one screen, scroll to read it by pressing X or Y button.5To delete the message, press E below DEL. See “Delete a Message” on page 96 for further details.NEW MSG09:19AMPROG USERTMSUser22800000034INBX COMP DRFTFROM:UserHelloRPLYINBOX 01/01DEL BACK
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 91ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesCompose a New Text Message1Press D below COMP to compose a new message.The Compose Message Screen appears.LIST or NEW option appears on the display.2Press D below NEW to type a new message. A blinking cursor appears on the display indicating point of input.3 Writing TextType your message using the keypad.Press the key labeled with the desired character, once for the first character, twice for the second, and so on. For example:To enter “s”, press 7 key four times. To enter “7”, press the key five times. If you do not press a key for a few seconds, the character is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position. Press # key to delete a character.You can move the cursor by pressing U or V. Press and hold 0 to toggle between normal text entry mode, uppercase mode and num lock mode.LIST OR NEWNEW LIST BACK|ADDR SAVE BACK
92ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesNote: i) During the uppercase mode, multi-tapping the keys will only scroll through the uppercase letters.(Example : A->B->C->2)ii) During the num lock mode, pressing the keypad will only enter the numeric digits. Subsequent presses of the same key will insert the same digit to the text message (no multi-tap).Table 3: Keypad CharactersKey Number of times the key is pressed (in normal mode)1234567890 0 or press and hold to toggle between normal text entry mode, uppercase mode and num lock mode.1 1 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ “ ‘ ( ) 2abc2ABC3de f 3DEF4gh i 4GHI5jkl5JKL6mno6MNO7pqr s7PQRS8tuv8TUV9wxyz9WXYZ* Space# Delete a character
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 93ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features4 Addressing a MessagePress D below ADDR to address your outgoing message.The Address input screen appears. Press U or V to scroll through the address list.ORUse direct address entry via multi-tap. 5 Append a Priority Message or Request ReplyBefore sending your message, you can append a priority message or a request reply to your message.Press D below IMPT to toggle on/off a “Priority” flag for an outgoing message. A “Priority” flag icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on. See “TMS Status Symbols” on page 88.Press E below RQRP to toggle on/off the “Request Reply” icon for an outgoing message. A “Request Reply” status icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on. See “TMS Status Symbols” on page 88.ADDR:|IMPT RQRP BACK!IMPT RQRP BACKADDR:|
94ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesSend a Predefined MessageThe Quick Text Messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently.Note: When you receive a message on the XTS 5000 radio that is flagged with the “Request Reply” icon, you must manually respond to the sender that you have received the message. The system will not automatically send back a notification that the radio received such message.Note: The “Priority” flag on a message does not imply that the message will get higher priority over the other messages when it is being transmitted. It is just an indication that can be embedded into a message to let the receiver know that the message is important.6When an address has been appended to the outgoing message, press the PTT button to send your message. ORPress E below SAVE to save your message for sending at a later time.The message will be saved in the “Draft folder”. See “To Access the Draft Folder” on page 97 for further details.1Press E below LIST to use the predefined message ORPress on the preprogrammed Quick Text button.The first predefined message appears.QT 001/002I’ll be lateADDR EDIT BACK
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 95ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesEdit a Quick Text MessageNote: Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access the Quick Text Messages feature.See “Programmable Features” on page 4 for more information on buttons that are programmable to access Quick Text Messages.2When a message has been selected from the list, address your message and press the PTT button to send the message.1Press E below EDIT to edit a quick text message. The Editing Screen appears. A blinking cursor appears at the end of the predefined text.Edit your message using the keypad. 2Press E below SAVE to save the edited changes. The message is saved in the Draft folder.3When an address has been appended to the outgoing message, press the PTT button to send the edited message.QT 001/002I’ll be lateADDR SAVE BACK
96ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesReply to a Received MessageDelete a Message1Press D below RPLY to reply to a message.The Compose Message Screen appears.LIST or NEW option appears on the display.2Press D below NEW to type a new message. ORPress E below LIST to use the predefined message / quick text message. 1From the Inbox, Draft or Sent screen, scroll to select a message for deletion.2After selecting a message, press E below DEL. The display shows 2 delete options.Press D below CURR to delete only the current message.ORPress E below ALL to delete all messages.LIST OR NEWNEW LIST BACKFROM:User228HelloCURRINBOX 001/002ALL BACK
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 97ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTo Access the Draft FolderThe Draft folder stores the messages that were saved previously. The Draft folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest draft in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in.3When you select to delete all messages, a confirmation screen appears.Press D below YES to delete all messages. 1Press F below DRFT. The Draft screen appears.The first draft in the list is displayed.2Press U or V to scroll through the list of drafts. DEL ALL?YESINBOX 001/002NO BACKyou at 9amEDITDRAFT 001/002DEL BACKI will meet
98ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTo Access the Sent FolderThe Sent folder stores the messages that were sent out previously. The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest Sent message in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in. 1Press D below SENT. The Sent screen appears.The first sent message in the list is displayed. A message delivery icon will be displayed at the top right corner of the screen. See “TMS Status Symbols” on page 88 for more details.2Press U or V to scroll through the list of other messages that have been sent.TO:User826SENT 001/002 !IMPT RQRP BACKGood morning
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 99Helpful TipsRadio CareCleaningTo clean the external surfaces of your radio:1Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).2Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.3Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.Handling• Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio. Never carry the radio by the antenna.• Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids.• Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits.• Do not disassemble the radio.• Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has been disconnected.ServiceProper 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 Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio housing.Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution.
100Helpful Tipsmaintenance 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.BatteryBattery LifeBattery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100% several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25% discharge, will last even longer.Charging the Battery Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other than the ones listed on page 106.The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature), whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 101Helpful Tipsrapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above.Battery Charge StatusYour radio can indicate your battery’s charge status by the following: LED and Sounds• you see the LED flash red when the PTT Button is pressed indicating low battery• you hear a low-battery “chirp” (short, high-pitched tone)Conventional Fuel Gauge SymbolA flashing fuel gauge symbol (b) is displayed only when the battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace the battery with a fully charged one.Smart Fuel Gauge SymbolNote: Smart battery will be available at a future date.Consult the Smart Battery manual. All conditions must be met for a battery to be classified as a “Smart Battery.” When your radio has a Smart Battery installed, the fuel gauge symbol is always displayed. Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge shows the lowest level.Gauge shows: if the battery’s charge is:b71% to 100% fullj41% to 70%k11% to 40%l10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins flashing)
102Helpful TipsBattery Recycling and DisposalNickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 103Helpful TipsAntennaRadio Operating FrequenciesThe following antenna types are compatible with your radio:Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base.Antenna Type Approx. Length Insulator ColorCodeFrequency Range (MHz)Antenna Kit No.in. mmVHF whip 8 203 RED 136–174 NAD6563VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136–150.8 NAD6566VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567VHF helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568UHF helical 3.3 83 RED 380–435 NAE6546UHF helical 3.1 78 GREEN 435–470 NAE6547UHF helical 2.8 71 BLACK 470–520 NAE6548UHF whip, wideband5.2 133 GRAY 380–520 NAE6549color
104Helpful Tips800 MHz whip,halfwave7 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039900MHz whip, halfwave6.7 169 BLUE 896 – 941 NAF5038900MHz dipole 8 201 BLUE 896 – 941 NAF5040800/900 MHz stubby, quarterwave3.4 85 WHITE 806–941 NAF5042700/800 MHz whip7 178 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080Antenna Type Approx. Length Insulator ColorCodeFrequency Range (MHz)Antenna Kit No.in. mm
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 105AccessoriesMotorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I portable two-way radio.For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise AntennasNAD6563 VHF whip (136–174 MHz)NAD6566 VHF (136–150.8 MHz)NAD6567 VHF (150.8–162 MHz)NAD6568 VHF (162–174 MHz)NAE6546 UHF (380–435 MHz)NAE6547 UHF (435–470 MHz)NAE6548 UHF (470–520 MHz)NAE6549 UHF whip (380–520 MHz)NAF5037 800 MHz whip, halfwave (806–870 MHz)NAF5038 900 MHz whip, halfwave (896 – 941 MHz)NAF5039 800 MHz dipole (806–870 MHz)NAF5040 900 MHz dipole (896–941 MHz)NAF5042 800/900 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806–941 MHz)NAF5080 700/800 MHz whip (764–870 MHz)
106AccessoriesBatteries* Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li-Ion batteries) to extend life of batteries by preventing excessive battery discharge during customer use. Motorola strongly recommends charging these batteries with Motorola-approved IMPRES desktop charges programmed with version 3.4 of the IMPRES desktop charger software.Carry AccessoriesBelt ClipsBody-WornNTN9815 NiCd high-capacityNTN9816 NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe *NTN9857 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe, IMPRES*NTN9858 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, IMPRES*NNTN6263 JedRay NiMH FM, Battery Immersible, IMPRESHLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inchNNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. swivel belt loop and T-strapNNTN4116 Carrying case, leather with 2.5-in. swivel belt loop and T-strapNNTN4117 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. belt loop and T-strapNLN6349 Shoulder strap for carrying radioNTN5243 Shoulder strap for carrying radioTDN9675 Wrist strap for carrying radio
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 107AccessoriesChargersEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsNLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit chargerNLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-unit chargerNTN1168 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120VNTN1169 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220V (2-prong Euro plug)NTN1170 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug)NTN1177 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110VNTN1178 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug)NTN1179 Multi-unit, rapid charger 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug)NTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110VNTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong Euro Plug)NTN1669 Tri-chemistry, 230VNTN1873 IMPRES™ rapid charger 110V single-unit NTN1874 IMPRES™ rapid charger 220V single-unitNTN1875 IMPRES™ rapid charger 240V single-unitNTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110VNTN7209 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cordRLN4884 Single-unit Travel ChargerNTN7373 110V interchangeable line NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug)NTN7375 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug)
108AccessoriesMicrophones, Remote SpeakerNote: Accessories RMN5074, RMN5073 and RMN5072 are to be used with ¼ wavelength antenna option only.NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect)NMN6193 Remote speaker mic NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapterZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-pieceZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-pieceZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loudZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loudRMN5074 18 inch Public Safety MicrophoneRMN5073 24 inch Public Safety MicrophoneRMN5072 30 inch Public Safety Microphone
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 109AccessoriesSurveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter CableCommPort® Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpiecesBDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645)BDN6676 Jedi adapterNTN8613 Surveillance accessory adapterNTN1624 CommPort with palm PTTNTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must order BDN6671 interface module)BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beigeBDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN6666 Earpiece with volume control, beigeBDN6667 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beigeBDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beigeBDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige
110AccessoriesBDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), blackBDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beigeBDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plugBDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, blackBDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), blackBDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, blackBDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, blackBDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, blackBDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), blackBDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), blackBDN6780 Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beigeBDN6781 Earbud, single, receive only, black
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 111AccessoriesHeadsets and Headset AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear MicrophonesSwitchesBDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter)BDN6636 Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires BDN6673)BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcupNMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter)NMN6245 Light-weight headsetNMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom micNMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTTNMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with NC micRMN4049 Jedi “TEMCO” temple transducerBDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) inter-face module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678)BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678)0180300E83 Remote PTT body switchNTN7660 Tilt / man down switch
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ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 113Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order:1“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.” 2“THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________.”State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times.3Repeat “MAYDAY” and the name of the vessel. 4“WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________.”State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.: • latitude and longitude • bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north) • distance to a well-known landmark• vessel course, speed or destination5State the nature of the distress. 6Specify what kind of assistance you need. 7State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any.8Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc.9“OVER.”10 Wait for a response. 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you.
114Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeNon-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9. Operating Frequency RequirementsA radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:• on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz frequency• on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be capable of operating:• in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025–157.425 MHz frequency band, and• in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below.Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters.Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard.Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive1 156.050 160.6502 156.100 160.700* 156.150 160.7504 156.200 160.8005 156.250 160.8506 156.300 –7 156.350 160.950
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 115Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range8 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013** 156.650 156.65014 156.700 156.70015** 156.750 156.75016 156.800 156.80017** 156.850 156.85018 156.900 161.50019 156.950 161.55020 157.000 161.600* 157.050 161.65022 157.100 161.700* 157.150 161.75024 157.200 161.80025 157.250 161.85026 157.300 161.90027 157.350 161.95028 157.400 162.00060 156.025 160.625* 156.075 160.67562 156.125 160.72563 156.175 160.775* 156.225 160.82565 156.275 160.87566 156.325 160.925Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive
116Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range* 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 bandNote: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only.67** 156.375 156.37568 156.425 156.42569 156.475 156.47571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 –73 156.675 156.67574 156.725 156.72575 *** ***76 *** ***77** 156.875 –78 156.925 161.52579 156.975 161.57580 157.025 161.625* 157.075 161.675* 157.125 161.725* 157.175 161.77584 157.225 161.82585 157.275 161.87586 157.325 161.92587 157.375 161.97588 157.425 162.025Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)Channel NumberFrequency (MHz)Transmit Receive
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 117GlossaryThis is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.ACK Acknowledgment of communication.Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it.Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature.ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications.ASTRO ConventionalMotorola standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications.Call Alert Privately page an individual by sending an audible tone.Carrier Squelch Feature that responds to the presence of an RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning on) a receiver's audio circuit. A squelch circuit silences the radio when no signal is being received so that the user does not have to listen to noise.Central Controller A software controlled, computer-driven device that receives and generates data for the trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and directs the operations of the trunked repeaters.Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding.Control Channel 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.Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater. (See Trunking.)
118GlossaryCursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display.Deadlock Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt.Digital Private Line (DPL)A type of coded squelch using data bursts. Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone.Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete nature, rather than a continuous nature.Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties.Dynamic RegroupingA feature that allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other.Failsoft A feature that allows communications to take place even though the central controller has failed. Each trunked repeater in the system will transmit a data word informing every radio that the system has gone into failsoft.FCC Federal Communications Commission.Hang Up Disconnect.Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test.LCD Liquid Crystal Display.LED Light-emitting diode.Menu Entry A software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the display — selection of these features is controlled by the D, E, and F buttons.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 119GlossaryMonitor Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will hear static. If the channel is in use, you will hear conversation. It also serves as a way to check the volume level of the radio, as the radio will “open the squelch” when pressing the monitor button.Network Access CodeNetwork Access Code (NAC) operates on digital channels to reduce voice channel interference between adjacent systems and sites.NiCd Nickel Cadmium.NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride.Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel.Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages.Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio.PIN Personal Identification Number.Preprogrammed A feature that has been assigned in advance by a qualified technician.Private (Conversation) CallAllows you to have a private conversation with another radio user in the group.Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding this tone will hear the message.Programmable A radio control that can have a radio feature assigned to it.PTT Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed.
120GlossaryRadio Frequency (RF)The part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).Repeater A conventional radio feature, where you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater), that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage.Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup.Squelch Special electronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio which reduces, or squelches, unwanted signals before they are heard in the speaker.Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.Tactical/Non-revert The user will talk on the channel that was selected before the radio entered the emergency state.Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another unit for easy local unit-to-unit communications.Talkgroup An organization of radio users who communicate with each other.TMS Text Messaging Service.Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. (See Conventional.)Zone A grouping of channels.
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 121Commercial WarrantyLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. 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: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 parts 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 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Portable UnitsOne (1) YearProduct Accessories One (1) Year
122Commercial Warrantythe Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.II. 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 WITHOUT 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.III. 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
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 123Commercial Warrantywhich sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.E) 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.F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.G) Rechargeable batteries if:• any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering.• the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified.H) Freight costs to the repair depot.I) 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
124Commercial Warrantythe time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.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;B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; andC) 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 established by MOTOROLA.MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 125Commercial Warrantythe use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.VII. GOVERNING LAW:This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.
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ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 127IndexAaccessdraft folder ...............................97inbox ........................................90sent folder ...............................98TMS featureuse the menu .......................85use the preprogrammed TMS button ...................................86use TMS feature button .......85user login feature ....................79accessoriesantennas ...............................105batteries ................................106belt clips ................................106body-worn .............................106carry accessories ..................106chargers ................................107Commport integrated microphone/receivers ..............................109earpieces ...............................109headsets ................................111microphones, remote speaker 108radio interface modules .........111switches ................................111alert tones ...................................13analog squelch ............................36answerphone calluse the preprogrammed call response button ...................53private calluse the preprogrammed call response button ...................57antenna .......................................20radio operating frequencies ...103antennas ...................................105App button ..................................10attachadapter ....................................23antenna ...................................20battery .....................................18belt clip ....................................21universal connector cover ....... 22Bbacklight ....................................... 5batteries .................................... 106battery ........................................ 17battery charge status ............ 101charger .................................... 17charging the battery ................ 17recycling and disposal ........... 102belt clip ....................................... 21Ccall alert paging .......................... 60answer a call alert page .......... 60make a call alertuse the keypad .................... 62use the menu ...................... 61carry accessoriesbelt clips ................................ 106body-worn ............................. 106changeARS mode .............................. 77change passwords ..................... 34charge the battery ...................... 17chargers ................................... 107enhanced and multi-unit line cords 107common radio features ............... 33conventionalmode operation ....................... 32squelch options ....................... 36talkgroup calls ......................... 63conventional fuel gauge symbol 101Ddelete a message ....................... 96digital squelch ............................. 36display .......................................... 5dynamic priority change .............. 52dynamic regrouping .................... 67
128IndexEeditcall, page, or phone list nameuse the menu .......................47call, page, or phone list numberuse the menu .......................45quick text message ..................95time and date ...........................74edit a list name ............................47emergency ..................................39keep-alive ................................42send a silent emergency alarm 41send an emergency alarm .......39send an emergency call ...........40Ffailsoft ..........................................70four-way navigation button ..........10Ggeneral radio operation .................1glossary .....................................117Hhome button ................................10Iinboxdelete a message ....................96view message ..........................90individual calls .............................53Kkeypad ........................................11LLED indicators .............................12listscan list empty .........................44view a list .................................43lists ..............................................43lock or unlock a siteuse the menu ...........................71use the preprogrammed site lock/unlock button .........................71Mmake a phone calluse the menu ..........................54use the quick access button ....54make a private calluse the menu ....................58, 60use the quick access button 58, 60menuTMS menu options ..................87menu entry (softkey) .....................8menu select buttons ......................8menu selection features ................9microphones, remote speaker ..108modeARS Non server mode ............77ARS server mode ....................77mute or unmute keypad tones .... 35use the menu ..........................35using the preprogrammed side button .....................................35Nnotations used in this manual ....... 1Oout-of-range ................................70Pphone callmakeuse the menu .......................54use the quick access button 54phone call display and alert prompts 56physical features of the radio ........3PINenter pin ..................................81PL defeat ....................................37predefinedmessage,quick text .................94
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 129Indexusername ................................84prioritypriority message ......................88private callansweruse the keypad ....................59use the preprogrammed call response button ...................57makeuse the menu .................58, 60use the quick access button 58, 60private data .................................83programmable features .................4PTT ID ........................................65Rradio carecleaning ...................................99handling ...................................99radio lockchange your password ............34unlock your radio .....................33receive a message ......................90receive and transmituse the preprogrammed monitor button .....................................31without using the volume set and monitor buttons ......................29remote speaker microphone adapterremove the adapter .................23removeantenna ...................................20battery .....................................18belt clip ....................................21remote speaker microphone adapter ...................................23universal connector .................22repeater or direct operation .........64select repeater or direct ...........64reply a message .........................91reprogram request ......................67use the preprogrammed reprogram request button ....................... 68request a new dynamic regroupingusing the menu ....................... 67Sscan ............................................ 49delete a nuisance channel ...... 51turn scan on and off ................ 49scan (conventional only)make a dynamic priority change .52scan list empty ............................ 44selectchannelmethod 1: use the preprogrammed channel selector ................................ 27method 2: use the menu ..... 28enable / disable ....................... 69repeater or direct operationuse the menu ...................... 64talkgroup ................................. 63zoneuse the menu ...................... 26use the preprogrammed zone switch .................................. 27sendemergency alarm .................... 39emergency call ........................ 40new text message ................... 91predefined message,quick text message ................................ 94silent emergency alarm ........... 41service ........................................ 99site lock ...................................... 71site trunking ................................ 72site view and change .................. 72smartbattery conditionuse the menu ...................... 19use the preprogrammed smart battery button ...................... 19smart fuel gauge symbol .......... 101
130Indexstandard accessories ..................17statusTMS status symbols ................88status symbols ..............................6surveillance accessories ...........109Commport integrated microphone/receivers ..............................109earpieces ...............................109headsets and headset accessories ..............................................111radio interface modules for ear microphones ........................111switches ....................................111Ttext messaging ............................85time and date ..............................74edit time and date ....................74time-out timer ..............................38trunking system controls .............70turn the radio off ..........................25turn the radio on ..........................25Uuniversal connectorattach the cover .......................22remove the cover .....................22useraccessuse the menu item ...............79use the preprogrammed user button .............................79, 94log out ......................................83login .........................................80usernamedirect entry, multi-tap ...............80predefined username ...............81valid characters .......................81Vviewlist ............................................43your radio’s ID numberuse the menu .......................66use the preprogrammed call or page button .........................66view message .............................90Wwarranty ....................................121writing text ...................................91Zzones and channels ....................26

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