Motorola Solutions 92FT4867 Astro XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio User Manual 96C68 B

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W4, W5, W7, W9 Control HeadsUser's GuideASTRO® XTLTM 5000Digital Mobile Radio
ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4 Control HeadQuick Reference CardBASIC OPERATIONTurning the Radio On and OffSetting the Volume and SquelchChanging ModesTransmittingTransmitting (Conventional Modes)Activating ScanProgramming a Scan ListSelecting Scan Mode PriorityPHONEPAGEorSECUREorEMERGENCYPageEmerCALL DIRECTXMITBUSYMode VolumePwrPhon Call SelScanMicHomeDimH/LDir MonSCAN SELECT MONITORMODEKNOB POWER ON/OFF/VOLUME KNOBHOMEHORN/LIGHTSPRIORITY/NON-PRIORITYINDICATORS DIRECTINDICATORRotate the Vol (Volume) knob clockwise.1Turn the Vol knob clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume as desired.2On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.3Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation.4To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds.5Turn Mode knob to select squelch level.6Press Home.Turn the Mode knob to select the desired modeORPress Home to access the preprogrammed Home mode.1Press and hold the microphone PTT button.2When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.3State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission.1Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights.2Press Dir again to return to repeater operation.1Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority. 2Press Scan again to stop scanning.1Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator blinks.2Turn the Mode knob to select the mode you want to program.3Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list. 4Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list. 5Press Home or Scan to exit.Press Sel Mode IndicatorOne time Non-Priority NPRI litTwo times Second Priority PRI litThree times First Priority PRI blinksFour times Delete from List No indicator1Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities.2Press Home or Scan to end scan list selection.
Sending an Emergency Alarm or CallSending a Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation CallInitiating a Call Alert PageAnswering a Call Alert PagePress the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission.For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent.For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered.Depending on your radio's programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur.Alarm Type Indications/ActionsNon-Silent A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGNCY and the zone/channel. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD, then the radio returns to normal operation.Silent The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio.Call (Trunked Modes only) A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGNCY and the zone/channel.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.Alarm and Call After ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm above) is displayed, the radio has priority voice-channel access.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.1Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. 2Rotate Mode to select other statuses.3Press Sel to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status/message name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation.Press the appropriate Sts # button you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily.1Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLS WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. Alarm Type Indications/Actions 2If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call.ORIf the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID.A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page.1Press the Page button. 2Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID.3Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID,ORTo send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call.Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. 1Press the PTT button,ORInitiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller.
Selecting a Zone/Mode (Optional)Selecting a Home Zone/Home ModeSelecting Secure ModeSelecting an Encryption KeySelecting a Key IndexErasing an Encryption KeyDISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS1Press the Zone Up !button or Zone Down " button to scroll to the desired zone. 2Turn the Mode knob to select the mode.Press the Home button.Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Turn the Mode knob to scroll to KEY SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.4Turn the Mode knob to select desired key.5Press Sel to select key.6Press Home or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Turn the Mode knob to scroll to INDX SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.4Turn the Mode knob to select desired index.5Press Sel to select index.6Press Home or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Turn the Mode knob to scroll to ERASE KY.3Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.4Turn the Mode knob to select desired index.5Press Sel to select index.6Press Home or the PTT button to quit.Display/Light MeaningBUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback.XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-to-mobile) operation.PRI, NPRI indicators lit Display shows a mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level.P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing.NO ACK displayed Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher.NO ANSWR displayed Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational.EMERGNCY displayed Radio is in emergency alarm or call state.NO EMERG displayed A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected.OUT RNG displayed Radio is out of range of the trunking system.
Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made.ALERT TONESType of Tone Name Explanation1 Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Key Alert Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged.1 High-Pitched Tone Central Acknowledge or Valid KeyCentral controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission.You pressed a valid key.4 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher or Mobile Unit AcknowledgeDispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert.5 High-Pitched Tones The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem.2 High-Pitched Tones Private Conversation You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button, then talk.4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 secondsCall Alert Page Call Alert page has been received.Phone-Type Busy Tone(when pressing the PTT button)System Busy All system radio channels in use. Release the PTT button, and wait for callback.3 Short High-Tones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button)Automatic Call Back or Talk PermitChannel is available for previously requested transmission.System is accepting your transmission.Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error)Talk Prohibit/Out-of-Range or Time-Out Timer or Illegal ModeOut of trunked radio system range or system is out of service.Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.)High-Pitched Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receive conditionFailsoft System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater.Others may share the channel.ALERT TONES (Continued)Type of Tone Name Explanation
ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radios with W5 Control HeadQuick Reference CardBASIC OPERATIONTurning the Radio On and OffSetting the Volume and SquelchChanging ModesTransmittingtTransmitting (Conventional Modes)Activating ScanProgramming a Scan ListSelecting Scan Mode PriorityModeVolMicPhon Call SelH/L Mon DirPWR ScanXMITBUSYDIMHOMEMODEPOWERON/OFFPAGEorSECUREorEMERGENCYPageEmerPHONESCANCALLSELECTVOLUME PRIORITY/NON-PRIORITYINDICATORSDIRECTINDICATOR HORN/LIGHTSMONITORDIRECTHOMEPress the PWR button once.1Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release.The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15.2On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.3Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation.4To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds.5Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level.6Press HOME.Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired modeORPress HOME to access the preprogrammed Home mode.1Press and hold the microphone PTT button.2When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.3State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission.1Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights.2Press Dir again to return to repeater operation.1Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority.2Press Scan again to stop scanning.1Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator blinks.2Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode you want to program.3Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list. 4Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list. 5Press HOME or Scan to exit.Press Sel Mode IndicatorOne time Non-Priority NPRI litTwo times Second Priority PRI litThree times First Priority PRI blinksFour times Delete from List No indicator1Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities.2Press HOME or Scan to end scan list selection.
Sending an Emergency Alarm or CallSending a Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation CallInitiating a Call Alert PageAnswering a Call Alert PagePress the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission.For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent.For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered.Depending on your radio's programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur.Alarm Type Indications/ActionsNon-Silent A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD, then the radio returns to normal operation.Silent The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio.Call (Trunked Modes only) A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.Alarm and Call After the display shows ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm above), the radio has priority voice-channel access.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.1Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or the first status name.2Press the Mode rocker switch to select other statuses.3Press Sel to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation.Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily.1Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLS WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. Alarm Type Indications/Actions 2If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call.ORIf the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID.A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page.1Press the Page button.2Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID.3Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID,ORTo send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call.Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds.1Press the PTT button,ORInitiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller.
Selecting a Zone/Mode (Optional)Selecting a Home Zone/Home ModeSelecting Secure ModeSelecting an Encryption KeySelecting a Key IndexErasing an Encryption KeyDISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORS1Press the Zone Up ! button or Zone Down " button to scroll to the desired zone. 2Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode.Press the HOME button.Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired key.5Press Sel to select the key.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index.5Press Sel to select the index.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY.3Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index.5Press Sel to select the index.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.Display/Light MeaningBUSY light on The conventional mode in the display has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback.XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-to-mobile) operation.PRI, NPRI indicators lit The display shows the mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level.P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing.NO ACK displayed Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher.NO ANSWR displayed Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational.EMERGNCY displayed Radio is in emergency alarm or call state.NO EMERG displayed A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected.OUT RNG displayed Radio is out of range of the trunking system.
Examples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made.ALERT TONESType of Tone Name Explanation1 Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Key Alert Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged.1 High-Pitched Tone Central Acknowledge or Valid KeyCentral controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission.You pressed a valid key.4 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher or Mobile Unit AcknowledgeDispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert.5 High-Pitched Tones The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem.2 High-Pitched Tones Private Conversation You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button, then talk.4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 secondsCall Alert Page Call Alert page has been received.Phone-Type Busy Tone(when pressing the PTT button)System Busy All system radio channels in use. Release the PTT button, and wait for callback.3 Short High-Tones (after requesting a busy channel) upon pressing the PTT button)Automatic Call Back or Talk PermitChannel is available for previously requested transmission.System is accepting your transmission.Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error)Talk Prohibit/Out-of-Range or Time-Out Timer or Illegal ModeOut of trunked radio system range or system is out of service.Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.)High-Pitched Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receiveconditionFailsoft System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater.Others may share the channel.ALERT TONES (Continued)Type of Tone Name Explanation
iiW4 and W5 Control Heads Foldout PageW4 Control HeadW5 Control HeadPHONEPAGEorSECUREorEMERGENCYPageEmerCALL DIRECTXMITBUSYMode VolumePwrPhon Call SelScanMicHomeDimH/LDir MonSCAN SELECT MONITORMODEKNOB POWER ON/OFF/VOLUME KNOBHOMEHORN/LIGHTSMAEPF-23211-APRIORITY/NON-PRIORITYINDICATORS DIRECTINDICATORModeVolMicPhon Call SelH/L Mon DirPWR ScanXMITBUSYDIMHOMEMAEPF-23212-AMODEPOWERON/OFFPAGEorSECUREorEMERGENCYPageEmerPHONESCANCALLSELECTVOLUME PRIORITY/NON-PRIORITYINDICATORSDIRECTINDICATOR HORN/LIGHTSMONITORDIRECTHOME
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 iiiASTRO® XTL™ 5000Digital Mobile RadiowithW4, W5, W7, and W9Control HeadsUser’s Guide68P81096C68-B
ivProduct 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 68P81095C99) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. 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.Documentation 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.MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, SmartZone, and FLASHport 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. 2003. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 4/03.Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.!C a u t i o n
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 vNotations Used in This ManualThroughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care that must be taken or observed.The following special notations identify certain items:WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in injury or death if not carefully observed.CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which might result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.Note: Note: An operational procedure, practice, or other condition, which is essential to emphasize.Example DescriptionLight button or >Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key symbol.PHONE Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display.WARNING!CAUTION!
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ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 viiContentsW4 and W5 Control Heads Foldout Page . . . . . . . . . . iiComputer Software Copyrights ........................................................ ivDocumentation Copyrights ............................................................... ivDisclaimer ........................................................................................ ivNotations Used in This Manual ......................................................... vIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Using Your Radio: The Basics .......................................................... 1Getting Started .................................................................................. 2Identifying Your Radio ....................................................................... 4W4 Control Head ........................................................................ 4W5 Control Head ........................................................................ 4W7 Control Head ........................................................................ 4W9 Control Head ........................................................................ 4Operating Your Control Head ............................................................ 5Turning On the Radio ........................................................................ 5Setting the Volume ..................................................................... 6Adjusting the Display Brightness ................................................ 6Trunked Modes or Conventional Channels ................................ 7Field Programming ..................................................................... 7Display Status ................................................................................... 8Feature Control ................................................................................. 8Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 8Basic Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Basic Functions ............................................................................... 11Selecting the Zone or Mode ............................................................ 12Selecting or Changing the Zone ............................................... 12Selecting or Changing a Mode in the Current Zone ................. 13Selecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current Zone ....... 13Selecting the Home Mode ............................................................... 14Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) ........................................ 15Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) ................................................ 15Selecting the Transmit Power Level ................................................ 16Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity ........................................... 17Adjusting the Squelch Level ............................................................ 18General Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Often-Used Features ....................................................................... 19Emergency Call and Alarm ............................................................. 20
viiiEmergency Call .........................................................................20Initiating an Emergency Alarm ..................................................21Initiating an Emergency Call .....................................................22Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm ....................................23Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........................................24Special Considerations for Emergencies ..................................25Scan Operation ................................................................................26Turning On Scan .......................................................................27Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only) ...................................................28Viewing a Scan List ...................................................................29Transmitting While Scan Is On .................................................30Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................31Restoring a Nuisance Mode(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................32Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................33Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................33Programming a Scan List ..........................................................34Hang Up Box (HUB) ..................................................................36Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) ....................................36Activating the External Alarm(s) ................................................36Changing the Selected Alarms .................................................38Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On .........................39Time-Out Timer ................................................................................40Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) ................................................40Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) ..............41Answering a Phone Call ............................................................42Initiating a Telephone Call from the List ....................................42Unlimited Telephone Interconnect (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ..................................................44Calling a Phone Number Not in the List ....................................44Storing a Number in the List .....................................................46Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................47Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only) 50Sending a Call Alert Page .........................................................51Answering a Call Alert Page .....................................................53
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 ixStoring a Unit ID Number in the List(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 54Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 55Conventional Radio Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Features Used in Conventional Operation ...................................... 57Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) .................................................... 58Sending a Status Call (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ........ 58Sending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status(Digital Modes Only) .............................................................. 60Smart PTT ....................................................................................... 61Conventional Talkgroup Calls ......................................................... 62Digital Modes Only ................................................................... 62Selecting a Conventional Talkgroup ......................................... 62Conventional Talkaround ................................................................ 64Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) ................................................. 64Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) ............................................... 65Answering a Selective Call ....................................................... 66Initiating a Selective Call .......................................................... 67Viewing Your Unit ID Number ................................................... 69Storing a Unit ID Number in the List(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 70Editing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 71Trunking Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Features Used on Trunking Systems .............................................. 73Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) .................... 74Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call ................. 75Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call .................... 76Storing a Unit ID Number in the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 78Editing a Name in the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ......................................... 79Failsoft ............................................................................................. 81Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) ..................................... 82Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment
x(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) .........................................82Selecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only) ..................83Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (Digital Modes Only) ........83SmartZone (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) ................................85Site-Button Operation ...............................................................86Locking onto a Site ...................................................................87Site Trunking .............................................................................88Out-of-Range Indication ..................................................................89Trunked Announcement ..................................................................90Initiating an Announcement ......................................................91Secure Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Features Available on Secure XTL 5000 .........................................93Receiving a Private Message ..........................................................94Transmitting a Private Message ......................................................94System Considerations ....................................................................95Loss Indication .................................................................................96Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) ...........................97Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) ........................99Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Patent Disclosure ..........................................................................105Commercial Warranty (Standard) ..................................................105Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107W7 and W9 Control Heads Foldout Page . . . . . . . . 113
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 1IntroductionUsing Your Radio: The BasicsThis chapter gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio. The following topics are covered:• Getting Started (page 2)• Identifying Your Radio (page 4)• Operating Your Control Head (page 5)• Turning On the Radio (page 5)• Setting the Volume (page 6)• Adjusting the Display Brightness (page 6)• Display Status (page 8)• Feature Control (page 8)• Alert Tones (page 8)
2IntroductionGetting StartedThe ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio is among the most sophisticated two-way radios available. It can operate in the following frequency ranges:These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions.One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products, the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio provides improved voice quality across more of your coverage area. The digital process called embedded signaling intermixes system signaling information with digital voice, resulting in improved system reliability and the capability of supporting a multitude of advanced features. Such features add up to better, more cost-effective two-way radio communications.ASTRO digital technology is also helping to provide the solution to improved spectral efficiency requiring only half as much bandwidth per channel (12.5kHz) compared to analog technology (25/30kHz). The net benefit to you is fewer users per channel or more users per system.The ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile radio can include an optional RS-232 data port to interface with external devices, such as certain fax machines and laptop computers. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile voice radios and data terminals can access the same channel without interfering with each other.VHF UHF 700/800 MHz136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz 762-776 MHz794-806 MHz806-825 MHz851-870 MHz
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 3IntroductionNote: In this manual—Analog mode refers to a mode that uses traditional, non-ASTRO-digital signaling.ASTRO mode refers to a mode that uses ASTRO digital signaling.Your ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio utilizes Motorola’s revolutionary FLASHport™ technology. This allows your radio’s capabilities to be flexible, because FLASHport makes it possible to add software that drives these capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on. Similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software, your radio’s features and capabilities can be upgraded with software.FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances, making your radio investment go further.FLASHport is the future of radio communications, and it’s yet another example of Motorola’s commitment to your satisfaction.
4IntroductionIdentifying Your RadioThe ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio’s capabilities, and the operation of its features, differ depending on which control head is ordered. Keep the foldout pages open for reference as you read this manual. Your radio has one of the following control heads:W4 Control HeadThe W4 has rotary Mode and Volume knobs and a limited set of control buttons, eight-digit display, and no 12-button keypad (page ii).W5 Control HeadThe W5 features a limited set of control buttons, eight-digit display, and no 12-button keypad (page ii).W7 Control HeadThe W7 has the same keys and display as the W5 control head, plus a 12-button keypad (page 113).W9 Control HeadThe W9 has the identical keys and keypad as the W7 control head, but features an 11-digit display (page 113).
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 5IntroductionOperating Your Control HeadYour advanced control head is designed for ease of use and flexibility of feature control. Before operating the radio, familiarize yourself with the various controls, indicators, and alert tones. Refer to the foldout diagrams in the front and back of this manual for your particular control head.Turning On the RadioBasic operation is the same for all radio control heads. Control heads with additional features are noted.Do one of the following:•W4 Control Heads: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise.•W5 and W7 Control Heads: Press the power button in the upper left corner of the control unit.•W9 Control Heads: Slide the power switch on the bottom of the control unit to the left.The display and graphics illuminate, indicating that the radio is on.When the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio is turned on, the display shows XTL 5000.The radio then performs a self check.Note: If FL##/## (W4,W5,W7) or FAIL ##/## (W9) appears in the display, the radio will not function until the condition has been corrected.If ER##/## (W4,W5,W7) or ERROR ##/## (W9) appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit appears to be locked up, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.
6IntroductionSetting the VolumeAdjusting the Display BrightnessChoose one of the following:•W4 Control Head: Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.W5, W7, and W9 Control Heads: Press and hold the Vol rocker switch.A volume indication(0-15) appears on the display. For example,VOL 10 (W5, W7) or VOLUME 10 (W9).Hold the button until the sound level increases (or decreases) to the desired level.Press the dimmer button (Dim on W4, or DIM on W5, W7, and W9) to change the display brightness to one of four levels:• Off to high• High to medium• Medium to low• Low to off.In Off, both the display and backlight are off (used for surveillance operations).
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 7IntroductionTrunked Modes or Conventional ChannelsDepending on how your radio is programmed, you can select conventional channels or trunked talkgroup. Conventional channels consist of a transmit and receive frequency pair, an associated squelch code pair, and a time-out timer value. See “Conventional Radio Features” on page 57.Trunked modes consist of the system/announcement group/talkgroup combination and a time-out timer value. See “Trunking Operation” on page 73.Field ProgrammingOther radio features may be slaved to the selected mode by field programming. This mode slaving means that the radio is preprogrammed to automatically give you the proper operation for each mode you select.You may use the control head to program your own mode names. The names you assign are clearly shown in the alphanumeric display. You can see all the key operating information, including the mode selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features. The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual/audio indicators, or by both.
8IntroductionDisplay Status The control head display indicates your selected mode, or the currently active receive mode when scan is on.Feature ControlYou can turn the various radio features on or off, change modes, and adjust the volume.To exit a feature, such as phone, press the HOME button or the feature button (for example, Phon).Alert TonesTone Type Name DescriptionTwo high-pitched tones Private Conversation™ Indicate that a private call has been received.Four high-pitched tones every six secondsCall Alert Indicate that a Call Alert page has been received.Single, high-pitched tone Central Acknowledge Indicates that a Call Alert, emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission has been received by the system’s central controller.Four high-pitched tones Mobile Unit Acknowledge Indicate that a Call Alert page has been received by the intended unit, or the emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission has been acknowledged by the intended dispatcher.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 9IntroductionSound similar to a telephone busy signalSystem Busy Indicates, when you press the microphone push-to-talk (PTT) button, that you cannot transmit because all system radio channels are in use. Release the PTT button and wait for call back.A series of three short, high-pitched tonesAutomatic Call Back Indicate that a channel is now available for your previously requested transmission.A series of three short, high-pitched tones (same as automatic call back)Talk Permit (optional) Indicate, when you press the microphone PTT button, that the system is accepting your transmission.Continuous, low-pitched toneTalk-Prohibit/Out-of-Range Indicates, when you press the microphone PTT button, that either you are out of the range of the trunked radio system, or the system is out of service, or the channel is busy with the Smart PTT feature enabled.Single, high-pitched tone every ten secondsFailsoft In an unmuted receive condition, indicates a trunked system central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to a system similar to conventional radio repeater operation. Other system users can be heard sharing the channel.Tone Type Name Description
10IntroductionContinuous, low-pitched toneIllegal Mode Indicates that you have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you are attempting something which is not permitted. Examples include: forgetting to exit the telephone interconnect mode after a call ends (fleet and subfleet calls cannot be received), attempting to transmit on a receive-only conventional mode, attempting to select a dynamic mode where no dynamic ID assignment has been made.Brief tone Volume-Set Tone Indicate the volume level when you press the Vol rocker switch on a quiet channel (W5, W7, and W9 control heads only).Brief low-pitched tone Time-Out Timer Warning Indicates that your present transmission will soon be disabled.Single, short, high-pitched toneValid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key, or you entered a feature configuration state, or you are receiving or transmitting in the clear mode on secure models (with TX Clear Alert Tones enabled).Single, low-pitched tone Invalid Key Indicates that you tried to make an invalid key press, or that an emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message was not acknowledged.Unique chirping soundDynamic Reprogram-mingIndicates that a dynamic ID is assigned.Tone Type Name Description
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 11Basic Operating ProceduresBasic FunctionsThis chapter shows you how to access the radio’s basic functions and includes the following topics:• Selecting the Zone or Mode (page 12)• Selecting the Home Mode (page 14)• Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) (page 15)• Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) (page 15)• Selecting the Transmit Power Level (page 16)• Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity (page 17)• Adjusting the Squelch Level (page 18)
12Basic Operating ProceduresSelecting the Zone or ModeA zone is a grouping of modes. A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequencies, Private-Line™ codes, radio parameters, and an alphanumeric name.Selecting or Changing the ZonePress the ! (Zone up) button or " (Zone down) button.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 13Basic Operating ProceduresSelecting or Changing a Mode in the Current ZoneSelecting or Changing to a Mode Not in the Current ZoneTo access a mode in the current zone, do one of the following:•W4 Control Head: Turn the Mode knob until the display shows the desired mode name.•W5 Control Head: Press the Mode rocker switch until the display shows the desired mode name.•W7 and W9 Control Heads:1Press and hold .The zone/mode flashes.2Release .3Enter the number by the keypad, and press again.1To access a mode that is not in the current zone, press the Zone up ! button or Zone down " button to move to the zone containing the mode.Note: The Zone up ! and Zone down " buttons are optional buttons included with the radio when zone/mode is ordered.2Do one of the following:•W4 Control Head: Turn the Mode knob to select the desired mode.•W5, W7, and W9 Control Heads: Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired mode.HOME HOME HOME
14Basic Operating ProceduresSelecting the Home ModeThis feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician.Press (W4, W9) or (W5, W7) to select the home mode contained within the home zone, from any other zone and mode in the radio.Home HOME
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 15Basic Operating ProceduresTransmitting (Conventional Modes Only)Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only)1Lift the microphone off-hook, and listen for activity on that mode.2If you hear no activity, press and hold the microphone PTT button.1Lift the microphone off-hook, and press the microphone PTT button.2Do one of the following:• If you hear three quick tones, or if you hear no tone and the red XMIT (transmit) indicator lights steadily, proceed with your message.Release the PTT button to receive.OR• If you hear a continuous low-pitched tone, you are out of the system's range.The red XMIT indicator may flash several times as the radio tries to access the system.Release the PTT button and try again when the vehicle is driven within range of the system.
16Basic Operating ProceduresSelecting the Transmit Power LevelThe L PWR button lets you select (toggle) the transmit power level.Press .The display momentarily shows LOW PWR or HIGH PWR (W4, W5, W7), or LOW POWER or HIGH POWER (W9) to indicate the transmit power level selected.Also, when low-power transmission is selected, the L PWR indicator lights. L PWR
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 17Basic Operating ProceduresMonitoring Conventional Mode ActivityThis feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch. This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician or system administrator. Do one of the following:• Take the microphone off hook (This is the same as monitor on. You hear all channel traffic.),OR•W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads: Pressing momentarily toggles between MON ON and MON OFF.MON ON shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring.Pressing again turns monitor off and you don’t hear all channel traffic.•W9 Control Head: Press momentarily.MONITOR ON shown on the display indicates that the radio is monitoring. Mon Mon Sql
18Basic Operating ProceduresAdjusting the Squelch Level1Choose one of the following:•W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads: Press and hold .The display shows SQL XX; where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15.•W9 Control Head: Press and hold momentarily.The dis[play shows SQUELCH XX, where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15.2Adjust the squelch level by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to reach the desired squelch level setting.3Press (W4, W9) or (W5, W7) to return to the selected channel. Mon Sql Home HOME
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 19General Radio FeaturesOften-Used FeaturesThis chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features. The following topics are covered:• Emergency Call and Alarm (page 20)• Scan Operation (page 26)• Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) (page 36)• Time-Out Timer (page 40)• Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID) (page 40)• Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) (page 41)• Call Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking—Digital Modes Only) (page 50)
20General Radio FeaturesEmergency Call and AlarmThe emergency call and alarm features allow you to have priority channel access and/or send an emergency data transmission to the dispatcher in an emergency situation.The desired type of emergency feature—alarm, call, call and alarm, or silent alarm—can be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.The radio must be turned on to activate any emergency feature.Emergency CallEmergency call gives you priority access to a voice channel for all subsequent transmissions after you press the emergency button. The level of priority access is determined by the system manager.SmartZone Emergency Call Receive OperationA radio configured for SmartZone® operation displays EMER RECEIVED whenever it receives an emergency call. The display alternates with the selected-mode display as long as the radio is unmuted to the emergency call.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 21General Radio FeaturesInitiating an Emergency AlarmThe emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID.Press the emergency button.A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/channel.For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone indicates that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) and an ACK RCVD display follow.The radio automatically returns to normal operation. No further action is required.
22General Radio FeaturesInitiating an Emergency Call1Press the emergency button.A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/channel.2Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.3After completing the emergency call, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds.The alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 23General Radio FeaturesInitiating an Emergency Call and AlarmIf the radio has both emergency call and alarm features, it automatically proceeds to the call mode after the alarm is acknowledged.1Press the emergency button to activate the emergency call/alarm feature.The display begins alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) with the current zone/channel.For trunking modes, a high-pitched tone sounds, indicating that the alarm has been received by the trunked system’s central controller.A dispatcher acknowledgment (four high-pitched tones) follows, accompanied by an ACK RCVD display.2Press the PTT button and announce your emergency.3To exit from the emergency state altogether, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds.The alternating EMERGNCY (W4, W5, W7) or EMERGENCY (W9) display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation.Note: Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state.
24General Radio FeaturesInitiating a Silent Emergency Alarm1Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature.During a silent emergency alarm, there are no display changes, and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent.2To exit the silent alarm mode, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds.Note: If silent emergency alarm is used with emergency call, pressing the PTT button exits the silent mode and initiates the emergency call.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 25General Radio FeaturesSpecial Considerations for Emergencies• If you press the emergency button while in a mode that has no emergency capability, a low-pitched tone sounds. • If the unit is out of the range of the system and/or the emergency alarm is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and the display shows NO ACK.• If you press the emergency button, then change to a mode that has no emergency capability, a NO EMERG (W4, W5, W7) or NO EMERGNCY (W9) display alternates with the mode name display, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds until a valid emergency mode is selected or until the emergency is cancelled.• When an emergency is active, changing to another mode where emergency is enabled (trunked or conventional) causes an emergency alarm and/or emergency call to be active on the new mode.
26General Radio FeaturesScan OperationThe scan feature allows you to monitor activity on different conventional or trunked modes by scanning a scan list of modes. The modes to be scanned in a scan list are programmed by a qualified radio technician. You can select the modes to be scanned in a scan list if operator-selectable scan is enabled.There are three types of scan lists available:• Conventional—Comprises up to 15 different conventional-only modes• Trunked Priority Monitor—Comprises up to 15 modes that are all from the same trunked system• Talkgroup Scan—Comprises up to 10 combined conventional modes and modes from one trunking systemThe radio supports both priority and non-priority scanning. With priority scanning enabled, a scan list can have one mode assigned as the first-priority mode and a second as the second-priority mode.The XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio supports automatic scanning (autoscan), which can be programmed into the radio by a qualified radio technician. With this feature, the radio begins scanning whenever you select a mode to which a scan list is assigned.Note: You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan enabled.If multiple scan types are enabled in the radio, the type of scan that is activated depends on the personality of the mode selected when is pressed. For all types of scan, the selected mode is, by default, a member of its own scan list.Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery. Scan
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 27General Radio FeaturesTurning On ScanPress momentarily on a non-autoscan mode to start scanning.The Scan indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity.When a scanned mode becomes active, the display changes to show the active mode name, the appropriate priority indicator lights, and the radio unmutes.The radio will not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time after the call ends, giving you time to respond. The hang time is typically three seconds (by default), but can be changed by a qualified radio technician.Note: A lit N PRI (non-priority) indicator means that the active mode is a non-priority member of the scan list (for all scan types).A solidly-lit PRI (priority) indicator means that the active mode is the priority 2 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only).A blinking PRI indicator means that the active mode is the priority 1 member of the scan list (Trunking Priority Monitor and Conventional scan types only). Scan
28General Radio FeaturesTurning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only)Choose one of the following:•W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads: Press momentarily. The brief MON ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code.•W9 Control Heads: Press momentarily. The brief MONITOR ON display indicates that the radio is disregarding the squelch code.Note: While scanning for activity, you can still receive fleetwide, system-wide, dynamic regrouping, incoming telephone interconnect and Private Conversation/Call Alert calls. Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode. However, when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed.Mon Sql
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 29General Radio FeaturesViewing a Scan List1Press and hold until the Scan indicator blinks and a beep is heard.The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed.2Choose one of the following:•W4 and W5 Control Heads: Turn the Mode knob or press the Mode rocker switch to scroll up or down through the programmed modes. Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by a N PRI, PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned priority).•W7 and W9 Control Heads: Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll up or down through the programmed modes. Those modes that are in the scan list are indicated by a N PRI, PRI or blinking PRI indicator (indicating the mode’s assigned priority as previously described). Press to review only the modes that are already in the scan list.3Press or Scan momentarily to exit the scan list and resume scanning.ScanRclHOME Scan
30General Radio FeaturesTransmitting While Scan Is OnRadio Programmed for Talkback ScanRadio Programmed for Non-Talkback ScanPress the microphone PTT button to transmit on the mode indicated by the display.The radio does not begin scanning again for a predetermined hang time (programmable by a qualified radio technician) after you release the PTT button, allowing the other party to respond.If the other party responds within the hang time, scanning does not resume until the full hang time expires after they have finished speaking, allowing the conversation to be completed. Note: To transmit on the selected channel if another channel is active, first turn scan off by pressing momentarily. In selected mode or fixed mode, press the microphone PTT button at any time to transmit on the selected mode or fixed mode.Note: To make a Call Alert page, or Private Conversation call while scanning, press or . The call is entered on the selected mode and scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing or , or .ScanPage CallHOME Page Call
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 31General Radio FeaturesTemporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)To temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear (nuisance mode), press once while the mode is active (indicated by the display).You can delete undesired modes.Note: Priority modes, the selected mode, and the designated transmit mode cannot be deleted.Del
32General Radio FeaturesRestoring a Nuisance Mode(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)To restore the original scan list, do one of the following:• Press .• Turn scan off, then on.• Change modes.• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.Note: Nuisance mode delete can be disabled by the system administrator.Rcl
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 33General Radio FeaturesChanging Mode Priorities While Scan Is On(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)When active, this dynamic priority feature allows you to change the priority of a non-priority mode in the scan list to priority 2.Restoring Mode Priorities in a Scan List(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)To change the priority of a non-priority channel in the scan list to priority 2, press .You cannot alter the status of the priority 1 member.To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list, do one of the following:•Press .• Turn scan off, then on.• Change modes.• Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on.Sel Rcl
34General Radio FeaturesProgramming a Scan ListTo program a scan list, operator-selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualified radio technician.Adding a Channel to the Scan List1Press and hold until the scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.2Using the Mode knob (W4) or Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), locate the channel to be added.Note: If the desired channel resides in a different zone, press the Zone up ! or Zone " down button to change zones, then use the mode changer to find the desired channel.3Press to add the channel.4Scroll through of the available priority choices, and press to choose one.The new channel becomes a member of the scan list assigned to the selected channel when scan list programming was entered.Note: If a scan list is full, you will hear a bad-key chirp each time you press , and the desired channel will not be assigned to the list.5Press either or to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.Scan SelSel SelScan HOME
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 35General Radio FeaturesDeleting a Channel from the Scan List1Press and hold until the scan indicator blinks and a good-key chirp is heard.2Using the Mode knob (W4) or the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), locate the channel to be deleted.Note: If the desired channel resides in a different zone, press the Zone up ! or Zone " down button to change zones, then use the mode changer to find the desired channel.3Press to scroll through the available priority choices until the priority choice disappears.This indicates that the channel is no longer a member of the scan list that was assigned to the selected channel.ORPress momentarily to scroll through just the scan list members.(Optionally for W7 and W9 Control Heads) Delete a channel from a scan list by pressing .Note: If you delete all members of a scan list, and scan is subsequently turned on, you will hear a continuous low-pitched tone, and the display will change to NO LIST (W4, W5, W7) or EMPTY LIST (W9).You cannot delete the designated transmit mode, the selected mode, or the fixed scan list members. The selected mode, by default, is always scanned when scan is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is explicitly programmed as a scan list member.4Press or to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation.ScanSelRclDel Scan HOME
36General Radio FeaturesHang Up Box (HUB)To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB). You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended. Priority Member scanning is not suspended, however. This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types. Scan is resumed once the microphone is returned to the holding clip and the preprogrammed hang time has elapsed.Note: Priority Scan List members are continuously scanned only when the Scan List, Designated Tx Member field is set to “Talkback” in the radio programming. Otherwise, all scan mode operation is suspended.Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights)All control heads can be equipped for external alarms (horn and lights) that are activated when a Call Alert page, Private Conversation call, or phone call is received.These features are useful when you must leave the vehicle, but need to receive any incoming messages.The radio always powers up with the horn and lights feature enabled.Activating the External Alarm(s)Non-Permanent Horn and Lights1Press momentarily.The last selected alarm(s) are enabled, and the display alternately shows the enabled alarm(s), then the selected mode.2Press a second time to turn off the alarm(s).H/L H/L
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 37General Radio FeaturesPermanent Horn and Lights1Press momentarily.The last selected alarm(s) are enabled.The display briefly shows the enabled alarms, and then reverts back to the selected mode.2Press a second time to turn off the alarm(s). H/LH/L
38General Radio FeaturesChanging the Selected Alarms1Press and hold until a tone sounds and the display indicates the currently selected alarm.2Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to review the choices until the display shows the desired alarm:•HORN ON•LITES ON (W4, W5, W7) or LIGHTS ON (W9)•H/L ON (both horn and lights)3Press or to select the desired alarm and return to normal operation.H/LHOME H/L
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 39General Radio FeaturesReceiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned OnWhen a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds. The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician.The display alternates between the type of call received (CALL, PAGE, or PHONE) and the selected mode name.Turning Off Non-Rearmable External AlarmTurning Off Rearmable External Alarms1To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control-head button.Note: Pressing , , or will turn off the external alarm(s) and place you directly in that feature.The Vol rocker switch (or knob) and the Dim button have no effect on the state of the external alarm(s).2To rearm the horn and lights feature, press momentarily.To turn off the external alarm(s), press the PTT button or any control head button other than the H/L button.Pressing , , or turns off the external alarm(s) and places you directly in that feature. When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they will be automatically rearmed.Note: Pressing turns off the external alarm(s) and exits the horn and lights feature. To re-arm the feature, press momentarily.The Vol rocker switch (or knob) and the Dim button have no effect on the state of the external alarms.Call Page Phon H/LCall Page Phon H/LH/L
40General Radio FeaturesTime-Out TimerAll ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radios provide a time-out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.Note: You will hear a brief, low-pitched, warning tone four seconds before the transmission times out.The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be reprogrammed by a qualified radio technician for between 15 and 465 seconds (7.75 minutes), in 15-second intervals, or it can be disabled entirely for each radio mode.Push-To-Talk Identification (PTT-ID)When you press the PTT button to send a message, your radio ID number is transmitted as part of each voice message. This PTT-ID number is then shown on the receiving radio’s display.For the digital mode, the display shows up to eight right-justified digits.Pressing erases the PTT-ID from the display.The display conditions of PTT-ID must be programmed by a qualified radio technician.Call
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 41General Radio FeaturesTelephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking)With any of the control heads, you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the system is properly equipped. All calls between the mobile operator and the land line are private, regardless of who initiates the call.All control heads feature a phone list capability of up to 100 preprogrammed phone numbers. The radios can be programmed by a qualified radio technician so that a name can be assigned to each number in the list.In addition to the 100 preprogrammed phone numbers, the W7 and W9 Control Heads feature unlimited dialing capability with their 12-button telephone keypad.
42General Radio FeaturesAnswering a Phone CallInitiating a Telephone Call from the ListWhen a phone call is received, telephone-type ringing sounds and the display shows PHONE CALL (W9) or PHN CALL (W4, W5, W7).1Press .2Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.3When the call is completed, press or to hang up and return to normal operation.1Press momentarily to select the phone function.(All Control Heads) A valid-key chirp is heard.(W4, W5, and W7 Control Heads Only) The phone indicator lights.The display shows the last number dialed or a blank scratchpad appearing as a series of dashes.2Turn the Mode knob (W4), or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the number you want to call.The display first shows the name, and then the number.3Press or the PTT button.The display shows the number that is automatically dialed.Phon HOME Phon Phon Sel
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 43General Radio FeaturesNote: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when the display shows P. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed.If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press or to resume normal operation.If the trunked phone interconnect is in use or the phone interconnect is out of service, a telephone-type busy tone sounds, and the display shows PHON BSY (W4, W5, W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9). Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available. If you hang up, you lose your place in the queue.If the display shows PHON BSY (W4, W5, W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9) with a low-pitched tone rather than a telephone-type busy tone, the call is not queued. You must hang up and try again.4When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen.5When the call is completed, press or to hang up and return to normal operation.HOME PhonHOME Phon
44General Radio FeaturesUnlimited Telephone Interconnect (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)Calling a Phone Number Not in the List1Press momentarily to select the phone function.The Phone indicator lights (W7 only), and the display shows the last number dialed (W7 and W9).2Enter the desired phone number from the keypad.The display updates as the numbers are entered.Note: To include a pause in the dialing sequence, press the * button followed by the # button. A P appears in the display.To backspace, press the Mode down rocker switch once, or twice.3Press or the microphone PTT button to automatically dial the number in the display.Note: If the number contains a programmed pause, the dialing pauses briefly when the display shows P. After the brief pause, the rest of the numbers are dialed.4When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen.Phon# Del Sel
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 45General Radio FeaturesNote: If you are out of range of the trunked system, the display shows NO PHONE, and a continuous low-pitched tone sounds. Press or to resume normal operation.If the trunked phone interconnect is in use or the phone interconnect is out of service, a telephone-type busy tone sounds, and the display shows PHON BSY (W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9). Your number is automatically dialed when the phone interconnect becomes available. If you hang up, you lose your place in the queue.If the display shows PHON BSY (W7) or PHONE BUSY (W9) with a low-pitched tone, rather than a telephone-type busy tone, the call is not queued. You must hang up and try again.If your radio is programmed for live overdial, every digit pressed after the phone call is established is sent to the telephone system.If your radio is programmed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into the radio’s memory, and they are all sent together when the PTT button is next pressed. You cannot send digits and talk on the same PTT button press. If you press the PTT button to send the digits, you must release the PTT button and press it again to transmit.5When the call is completed, press or to hang up and return to normal operation.HOME PhonHOME Phon
46General Radio FeaturesStoring a Number in the List1Press and hold to select the phone programming function.The phone indicator flashes (W7 only).2Do one of the following:•Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the number you want to change.OR• Use the keypad to move directly to the phone number you want to change.3Press to edit the number in the display.4Enter the new phone number on the keypad.Note: To backspace, press the # button twice or the Mode down " button once. Enter a pause by pressing the * button, then the # button.5Press to store the new number.6Do one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal phone operation.Phon Sel Sel HOMEPhon
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 47General Radio FeaturesEditing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)1Press and hold to enter Phon ID list programming.The Phon indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.ORUse the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on.3Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys(*, #).Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.To edit, do any or all of the following:• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49.Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times.• To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up ! rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the character.Phon
48General Radio Features• To delete characters, press the Mode down " rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters.When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down " rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.4To save the changes, press and hold .Note: Press momentarily to confirm changes to a number in the list.5Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have modified all the desired names,ORDo one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal phone operation.Sel Sel HOME Phon
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 49General Radio FeaturesTable 1: Entering Characters Using the KeypadKeyNumber of times the key is pressed12345678900112ABC2abc3DEF3def4GHI 4gh i5JKL5 j k l6MNO6mn o7PQRS7pqrs8TUV8 t u v9WXYZ9wxyz**/+-##
50General Radio FeaturesCall Alert Page (Conventional and Trunking— Digital Modes Only)The Call Alert feature allows a radio to selectively alert another radio, and to determine whether or not that radio received the alert. A Call Alert page can be initiated after an unsuccessful Private Conversation call or as a separate feature.All Control Heads are capable of responding to a Call Alert initiated by another radio. The following further describes each Control Head’s capability:•All Control Heads: Feature a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers. A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.•W7 and W9 Control Heads: In addition to a list of 100 IDs, these Control Heads feature unlimited Call Alert page capability using a full, 12-button keypad.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 51General Radio FeaturesSending a Call Alert Page1Press .The Page indicator lights and a valid-key chirp sounds.The display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.2Select a radio in one of the following ways:• From the ID number list:– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed.OR– Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call.OR– Press the Mode up !rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member.OR– Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit.Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when Page was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.3Press or the microphone PTT button.The display changes to PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).PageSel
52General Radio Features4Choose one of the following:• When the called radio acknowledges the page, four additional tones sound and the display changes to ACK RCVD.The radio returns to normal operation.• If you are out of the range of the system, a low-pitched tone sounds.Try again by pressing the PTT button or ,ORPress or button to return to normal operation.• If, after six seconds, the called unit fails to acknowledge the alert, a low-pitched tone sounds and the display changes to NO ACK.Try again by pressing the PTT button or ,ORPress or button to exit.SelHOME PageSelHOME Page
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 53General Radio FeaturesAnswering a Call Alert PageIf you are not available when a caller sends you a Call Alert page, a PAGE RCV message and the caller’s ID are left.If the page also triggers an external alarm, the display shows PAGE RCV and four tones repeat every five seconds.1Do one of the following:• Make a normal dispatch call. Press the PTT button and ask about the page.OR• Press . The display shows the unit ID of the caller.Press to initiate an enhanced Private Conversation or the PTT button to initiate a Private Conversation call to the caller.Note: Pressing any button, the PTT button, changing systems, or pressing or clears the PAGE RCV display. The original unit ID is retained until another Call Alert or Private Conversation call is received.CallSelCall Page
54General Radio FeaturesStoring a Unit ID Number in the List(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.1Press and hold to review the list.The Page indicator flashes and a valid-key chirp sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.3Press to select the unit ID store function.4Enter the new unit ID number on the keypad.Note: If you make an error, press the Mode down " rocker switch or to erase each incorrect digit.5Press to store the new ID.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered.ORDo one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal Call Alert operation. PageSel#DelSelHOMEPage
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 55General Radio FeaturesEditing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.1Press and hold , , or to enter Call ID list programming.The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.ORUse the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on.3Press and hold to select the name- editing function.4Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys(*, #).Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.To edit, do any or all of the following:• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49.Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times.Call Page 2PgeSel
56General Radio Features• To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up ! rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.• To delete characters, press the Mode down " rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters.When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down " rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.5To save the changes, press and hold .Note: Press momentarily to confirm changes to numbers in the list.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names,ORDo one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal Call Alert operation.SelSelHOMEPage
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 57Conventional Radio FeaturesFeatures Used in Conventional OperationThis chapter shows you how to access features available in conventional operation. The following topics are covered:• Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 58)• Smart PTT (page 61)• Conventional Talkgroup Calls (page 62)• Conventional Talkaround (page 64)• Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 65)
58Conventional Radio FeaturesStatus Calls (Digital Modes Only)Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE.Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses.Sending a Status Call (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)1Press , and the display shows the last-acknowledged status name.2Press the Mode rocker switch to review the list of status names, or use the keypad to enter the number of the status you wish to send.Note: If no button is pressed for a period of time, an inactivity warning will sound.3The display shows the desired status name or number, press or the PTT button to send the transmission.One of the following conditions occur:• The radio display shows PLS WAIT (W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9) until the transmission is received and acknowledged.When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four high-pitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RCVD.The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.• If the status is not acknowledged after approximately six seconds, the display alternates between NO ACK and the associated status name. A low-pitched tone also sounds continuously.Sts Sel
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 59Conventional Radio Features• If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following:Press the microphone PTT button or to resend the status transmission.ORPress to return to normal dispatch operation.SelHOME
60Conventional Radio FeaturesSending a Direct-Entry Keyboard (DEK) Status(Digital Modes Only)Press the desired Sts # button on the DEK.The red indicator flashes while the radio is waiting for an acknowledgment. The control head momentarily displays the selected status, then shows PLS WAIT (W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).One of the following conditions occur:• When the dispatcher-acknowledge is received, four high-pitched tones sound, and the status indicator lights solid and remains on to show the last status acknowledged by the dispatch terminal.The display also temporarily shows ACK RCVD.The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.• If the dispatcher-acknowledge is not received, the red indicator continues to flash, the display temporarily shows NO ACK, and a low-pitched tone sounds. At the same time, the indicator above the last-acknowledged status lights.The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.• Resend the last status.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 61Conventional Radio FeaturesSmart PTTSmart PTT is a per-mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active mode. If you try to transmit (press the PTT button) on a busy or active smart PTT channel, a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button, and the transmission is inhibited.The yellow BUSY LED lights when the radio is receiving to indicate that the mode is busy.Three radio-wide variations of smart PTT can be enabled on your radio:Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with CarrierYou will not be able to transmit if any activity is detected on the mode.Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch CodeYou will not be able to transmit on an active mode that has a squelch code other than your own.Quick-Key Override You can override either of the two previous transmit-inhibit states by quick-keying the radio (two quick PTT button presses).
62Conventional Radio FeaturesConventional Talkgroup CallsDigital Modes OnlyThis feature allows you to define talkgroups for your conventional system. Talkgroups, combined with selective squelch operation, allow groups of users to transparently share a conventional channel. Talkgroups can be slaved to a personality through programming, or you can select them.Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When conventional talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup.Selecting a Conventional TalkgroupThe Talkgroup Select feature allows you to manually select any one of the available talkgroups.1Press the Tgrp button.The display changes to show the last-selected talkgroup.2Turn the Mode knob (W4) or the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to choose a different talkgroup.(W7 and W9 Control Heads) Talkgroups can be accessed by direct keypad entry.3Press to save the talkgroup.The radio returns to the home display.Sel
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 63Conventional Radio FeaturesNote: To select the default talkgroup, press while the radio displays PRESET.Selecting PRESET causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed talkgroup.To abort the talkgroup menu, press or the PTT button:– Pressing exits the talkgroup select menu without saving the selected talkgroup choice.– Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected talkgroup and allows the radio to transmit.Note: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased, the display shows KEY FAIL and a momentary tone is generated. If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ILLEGAL KEY and a momentary tone is generated.Sel HOMEHOME
64Conventional Radio FeaturesConventional TalkaroundTalk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile)To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system:1Press momentarily.The Dir indicator lights, indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit.2To return to repeater operation, press again.The Dir indicator goes out.Note: A conventional personality can be configured to always transmit on the direct mobile-to-mobile frequency. In this case, the Dir indicator is lit continuously while the mode is selected.Dir Dir
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 65Conventional Radio FeaturesSelective Calls (Digital Modes Only)The Selective Call feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service.All Control Heads are capable of responding to a Selective Call initiated by another radio. The following further describes each Control Head’s capability:•All Control Heads: Feature a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.•W7 and W9 Control Heads: In addition to a list of IDs, these Control Heads feature unlimited enhanced Private Conversation (see page 74) capability using a full, 12-button keypad to call any ID in the system.
66Conventional Radio FeaturesAnswering a Selective CallWhen a Selective Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RCV and the home display.1Press within 20 seconds of receiving the call. (This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.)The display shows the ID number of the calling unit.2To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk.If 20 seconds pass before you press , you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press , you enter the Selective Call state, as described in “Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only)” on page 65.If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSY indicator lights. When a channel becomes available, you receive a call back, and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking.Note: If you do not press before pressing the PTT button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group. CallCallCall Call
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 67Conventional Radio FeaturesInitiating a Selective CallTo initiate a Selective Call, select a unit to call, then place the call.1Press .The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.2Select a unit in one of the following ways:• From the ID number list:– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID currently displayed.OR– Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call.OR– Press the Mode up !rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member.OR– Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit.Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.3Press or the microphone PTT button.A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).CallSel
68Conventional Radio Features4Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call:• If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Selective Call.• If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACK and a momentary, low-pitched tone sounds.Try again, or press or button to return to normal operation.• If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds.Try again, or press or button to return to normal operation.• If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call, the radio you are calling hears a telephone-type busy tone. When a channel becomes available, the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin.5To return to normal operation, press or .Note: If you do not press or button to hang up, your unit will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.HOME Call HOME Call HOME Call HOME Call
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 69Conventional Radio FeaturesViewing Your Unit ID Number1Press momentarily to select the Selective Call feature.The Call indicator lights.2Do one of the following:• Turn the Mode knob (W4) counterclockwise or press the Mode down " rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the MY ID display.OR•W7 and W9 Control Heads only: When not in the scratchpad, press the * button.The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number.3To return to normal operation, press or button.Call HOME Call
70Conventional Radio FeaturesStoring a Unit ID Number in the List(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The Selective and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of units’ IDs.1Press and hold , , or to review the Call ID list.The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.3Press to select the unit ID store function.4Enter the new unit ID number on the keypad.Note: If you make an error, press the Mode down " rocker switch or #Del to erase each incorrect digit.5When all the digits of the ID are entered, press to store the new ID.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered.ORDo one of the following:• Press the to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal Call operation.Call Page 2Pge SelSelHOMECall
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 71Conventional Radio FeaturesEditing a Name in the List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.1Press and hold , , or to enter the Call ID list.The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.ORUse the numbered keys to go immediately to the location of a member in the list. For example, press 2 to go to the second member in the list; press 1 and 0 to go to the tenth member in the list, and so on.3Press and hold to select the name-editing function.4Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys(*, #).Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.To edit, do any or all of the following:• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49.Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times.Call Page 2PgeSel
72Conventional Radio Features• To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up ! rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.• To delete characters, press the Mode down " rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters.When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down " rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.5To save the changes, press and hold .Note: Press momentarily to confirm changes to a number in the list.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names.ORDo one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal Call operation.SelSelHOMECall
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 73Trunking OperationFeatures Used on Trunking SystemsThis chapter shows you how to access features available on trunking systems. The following topics are covered:• Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) (page 74)• Failsoft (page 81)• Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) (page 82)• SmartZone (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (page 85)• Out-of-Range Indication (page 89)• Trunked Announcement (page 90)
74Trunking OperationEnhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only)The enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service.All Control Heads are capable of responding to a Private Conversation call initiated by another radio. The following further describes each Control Head’s capability:•All Control Heads: Feature a unique list of preprogrammed ID numbers. A name may be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience.•W7 and W9 Control Heads: In addition to a list of IDs, these Control Heads feature unlimited enhanced Private Conversation capability using a full, 12-button keypad to call any ID in the system.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 75Trunking OperationAnswering an Enhanced Private Conversation CallWhen a Private Conversation Call is received, two high-pitched tones sound and the display alternates between CALL RCV and the home display.1Press within 20 seconds of receiving the call. (This time is programmable by a qualified radio technician.)The display shows the ID number of the calling unit.2To respond to the call, press the PTT button and talk.If 20 seconds pass before you press , you will not respond privately to the call just received. Instead, when you press , you enter the Private Conversation Call state, as described in “Initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation Call” on page 76.If the system is busy when you attempt to answer the call, a telephone-type busy tone sounds and your radio’s BUSY indicator lights. When a channel becomes available, you receive a call back, and your radio automatically keys up for three seconds so that you can begin talking.Note: If you do not press before pressing the PTT button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group. CallCallCall Call
76Trunking OperationInitiating an Enhanced Private Conversation CallTo initiate an Enhanced Private Conversation Call, select a unit to call, then place the call.1Press .The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number.2Select a unit in one of the following ways:• From the ID number list:– Do nothing if you want to call the unit ID in the display.OR– Use the prestored list by turning the Mode knob (W4) or by pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the name/ID you want to call.OR– Press the Mode up ! rocker switch once, and then use the keypad to directly advance to the desired list member.OR– Enter, using the keypad, the ID of the desired unit.Note: Using the keypad to enter the ID of another unit can only be accomplished from the first display shown when CALL was entered. If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display.3Press or the microphone PTT button.A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLS WAIT (W4, W5, W7) or PLEASE WAIT (W9).CallSel
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 77Trunking Operation4Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call:• If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Private Conversation.• If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACK and a momentary, low-pitched tone sounds.Try again, or press or button to return to normal operation.• If you are out of the system’s range, a low-pitched tone sounds.Try again, or press or button to return to normal operation.• If the system is busy when you attempt to make a call, the radio you are calling hears a telephone-type busy tone. When a channel becomes available, the called radio receives a call back and automatically keys up for three seconds so that conversation can begin.5To return to normal operation, press or .Note: If you do not press or button to hang up, your unit will remain in the Private Conversation state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls.HOME Call HOME Call HOME Call HOME Call
78Trunking OperationStoring a Unit ID Number in the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.1Press and hold to review the list.The Page indicator flashes and a valid-key chirp sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.3Press to select the unit ID store function.4Enter the new unit ID number on the keypad.Note: If you make an error, press the Mode down " rocker switch or to erase each incorrect digit.5Press to store the new ID.6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all the desired IDs have been entered.ORDo one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal Call Alert operation. PageSel#DelSelHOMEPage
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 79Trunking OperationEditing a Name in the Private Conversation List (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The Private Conversation and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs.1Press and hold , , or to enter Call ID list programming.The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to locate the list member you want to change.3Press and hold to select the name- editing function.4Change the characters or numbers using any of the numeric keys (0 through 9) and special function keys(*, #).Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 8 for W7 Control Head and 11 for W9 Control Head. If you try to add too many characters, you will hear a low-pitched tone.To edit, do any or all of the following:• To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the table on page 49.Press the key of the desired character the number of times shown in the table. For example, to enter the character C, press the 2 key three times.• To leave a space in the text, press the Mode up ! rocker switch to move the blinking cursor to the next character position, and then enter the next character.Call Page 2PgeSel
80Trunking Operation• To delete characters, press the Mode down " rocker switch to move backwards over existing characters.When the last character on the display has been erased, press the Mode down " rocker switch again to leave the name-edit mode, without making any changes, and begin the procedure again at step 2.5To save the changes, press and hold .6Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names,ORDo one of the following:• Press to return to normal radio operation.OR• Press to return to normal Call Alert operation.SelHOMEPage
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 81Trunking OperationFailsoftIf the trunked system’s central controller fails for any reason, the radio indicates failsoft. In this condition, the radio transmits and receives on a pre-determined frequency in a conventional mode.Failsoft ensures that you will have communications capability at all times. Radios can be programmed by the system administrator so units that normally communicate on the same trunked mode will be assigned to the same failsoft repeater frequency.Since the normal trunking features do not operate during failsoft, much of the privacy of trunked systems is lost. You must share the channel with other users until the failure is corrected.To continue, in Failsoft, to communicate with other talkgroups: Failsoft:If a system that is in failsoft is accessed while in scan, the radio freezes scan and remains on the failsoft frequency for a period of six seconds. This time period can be changed by a qualified radio technician. This allows the operator to monitor the failsoft frequency for activity before resuming scanning.On W7 and W9 Control Heads, the nuisance-delete feature can be used to temporarily delete the system in failsoft from the scan list, if desired.1Rotate the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode (W5, W7, W9) rocker switch to change to a different repeater frequency.The failsoft condition is indicated by a faint beeping tone every ten seconds (radio unsquelched).When the trunking system returns to normal operation, the beeping tone stops.2Press the PTT button to talk, and release the button to listen.
82Trunking OperationDynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only)The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected individuals, operating in separate trunked talkgroups, into a single group so that they can communicate.Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)When your unit receives a dynamic regrouping ID assignment, a unique chirp sounds to alert you that your unit has been dynamically regrouped. The display shows the new dynamic mode name assignment. Examples of the field-programmable dynamic mode names include 16 DYNMC, 8 TACTCL.• Press the PTT button. The radio makes a chirp and transmits on the dynamically assigned mode.After the dispatcher releases your mobile from the dynamic ID assignment, your radio returns to the last selected, non-dynamic regrouping mode.• If no dynamic regrouping assignment has been made, a low-pitched tone sounds if you attempt to select a dynamic mode.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 83Trunking OperationSelecting Enable and Disable (Digital Modes Only)The dispatcher may classify regrouped units into one of two categories: select-enabled or select-disabled.Requesting a Dynamic Regrouping(W7 and W9 Control Heads Only) (Digital Modes Only)Select-enabled Units are free to make mode changes to any of the available talkgroups, including the dynamic group.Select-disabled Units cannot change modes because the dispatcher has specifically chosen to force the unit to remain in the dynamic mode.Press (W7) or (W9) to request regrouping.A high-pitched tone sounds, indicating your request was received by the system’s central controller.The display changes to RPGM (W7) or RPGM RQST (W9) while the request is being processed.If the regrouping request is acknowledged, a dispatcher-acknowledge signal sounds (four high-pitched tones), and the display shows ACK RCVD.The radio then returns to normal operation.Rpg Rpgm
84Trunking OperationIf the regrouping request is not acknowledged within six to eight seconds, the display alternates between showing NO ACK and RPGM or (W9 Control Head) RPGM RQST, and a low-pitched tone sounds.At this time, do one of the following:• Press the microphone PTT button or to resend the regroup request.OR• Press to return to normal operation.SelHOME
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 85Trunking OperationSmartZone (W7 and W9 Control Heads Only)The SmartZone® feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single-trunked site (antenna location) when operating in a SmartZone system. SmartZone units provide expanded wide-area coverage.SmartZone automatically switches the radio to a different site when the current site signal becomes unacceptable. This usually happens when the vehicle in which the radio is located is driven out of the range of one site, and into the range of another.Under normal conditions, a SmartZone-enabled radio functions invisibly to the operator. However, the operator does have some manual controls on the W7 and W9 Control Heads: the Site and Lock buttons. These buttons can be used to check, or change, the SmartZone operation.
86Trunking OperationSite-Button OperationTo check which site the radio has currently selected:Press (W7) or (W9) momentarily.The display momentarily shows the current site name and RSSI (received signal strength indicator).One of the following conditions can also occur:• If the radio is not locked onto a site, but is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING.• If the radio has not yet received site ID information for the current site, the radio displays SITE XX.Note: You can also initiate scanning to another site by holding down until the display shows SCANNING.Ste SiteSte
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 87Trunking OperationLocking onto a SiteIn areas that commonly have weak signals, use the SmartZone lock function to prevent the radio from automatically scanning for a new site.1Press (W7) or (W9) momentarily to display the current lock status.W7 Control Head: Either the display shows LOCKED or UNLOCKED.W9 Control Head: Either the display shows SITE LOCKED or SITE UNLCKD.2To change the locked or unlocked condition, press and hold (W7) or (W9) until a tone sounds and the display changes.After temporarily displaying the new condition, the radio returns to normal operation.Lck LockLck Lock
88Trunking OperationSite TrunkingIn a SmartZone system, if the zone controller for a particular site fails, the site enters into a site-trunking operational mode. In this mode of operation, the user can only communicate with other units at the same site.Radios in a SmartZone system can be programmed by a qualified radio technician to display STE TRNK (W7) or STE TRUNK (W9) when site trunking becomes active. The display alternates with the current mode display as long as the radio remains in site trunking. The radio also sounds a valid-key chirp when it first detects site trunking.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 89Trunking OperationOut-of-Range IndicationThe out-of-range display/audible indication feature can be enabled by a qualified radio technician. The display alternately shows OUT OF RANGE and the current selected mode, and a low-pitched tone sounds every six seconds:• When the radio is out of range of the system and can no longer lock onto the control channelOR• When the radio is in failsoft and cannot lock onto the failsoft channel.The out-of-range indication remains in effect until one of the following conditions occur:• The radio locks on a control channel• The radio locks on a failsoft channel• The radio is turned off
90Trunking OperationTrunked AnnouncementThe announcement capability allows a user to make announcements to the entire user group, as well as monitor talkgroup calls and other announcements.Announcement calls are handled in two different ways, depending on the trunked central controller configuration. The two types are called ruthless and non-ruthless preemption.•Ruthless Preemption: When a ruthless preemption announcement call is initiated, the requesting radio begins transmitting immediately. All associated talkgroup calls taking place on other channels are immediately halted, and the radios are steered to the announcement call.Transmitting radios continue to transmit until the PTT button is released, at which time they also unmute for the announcement call. Individual calls (Private Conversation and telephone interconnect) are not affected.•Non-Ruthless Preemption: When a non-ruthless preemption announcement is initiated, the initiating unit receives a telephone-type busy tone, followed by a call back when all associated talkgroup conversations end.Once an announcement call is pending, any attempts by other users to initiate a talkgroup call will result in a telephone-type busy tone. These users will not receive a call back until the announcement call is complete.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 91Trunking OperationInitiating an AnnouncementIf your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls:1Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the announcement-group mode.2Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement.
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ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 93Secure OperationFeatures Available on Secure XTL 5000This chapter covers features available on XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radios with secure encryption. The following topics are covered:• Receiving a Private Message (page 94)• Transmitting a Private Message (page 94)• System Considerations (page 95)• Loss Indication (page 96)• Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) (page 97)• Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) (page 99)
94Secure OperationReceiving a Private MessageTransmitting a Private Message1Select a mode by turning the Mode knob (W4) or pressing the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9). 2Using the Volume knob (W4) or the Vol rocker switch (W5, W7, W9), adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.In conventional modes and, if enabled, in trunking modes, the BUSY light blinks and the radio unmutes when the radio is receiving a private message.Note: The secure on/off state does not affect received messages. The radio automatically receives coded or clear messages.1Press to turn on the coded mode.Some radio modes may have secure automatically set on or off if the mode-strapped Secure feature is enabled.The display shows the current key if multi-key has been enabled.Note: If the coded mode is selected, the D is on. If the standard (clear) mode is selected, the D indicator is off.2Monitor the mode to be sure it is not in use. 3Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.The XMIT indicator lights, and the display shows the current key selected when transmitting in the coded mode, if multikey and Display on PTT are enabled.D
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 95Secure OperationSystem Considerations•Trunked Systems only: If you press the PTT button when no secure-voice channel is available, the display shows NO SEC (W4, W5, W7) or NO SECURE (W9), and a continuous talk-prohibit tone sounds until you release the PTT button.•Analog trunking systems: You are not allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call. If you attempt to change from a secure to a clear transmission during a call, the radio generates a talk-prohibit tone, and the display will show SEC ONLY or SECURE ONLY.•Digital trunking systems: You are allowed to change from a secure transmission to a clear transmission during a secure trunked call.
96Secure OperationLoss IndicationWhen you press the PTT button while in the coded mode and without the encryption module containing a valid key, the speaker generates bursts of alert tones, and the display shows KEY FAIL until you release the PTT button.When the radio is first turned on, six medium-pitched tones sound and the display momentarily shows KEY FAIL to indicate that the encryption module does not contain a valid key for the current mode.If the periodic keyfail tone feature is enabled, six medium-pitched tones are generated every five to ten seconds while the radio is not transmitting or receiving to remind you that the radio does not have a valid key for the current mode. The keyfail reminder will not sound when the radio is in clear mode.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 97Secure OperationSelecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only)The Select Key feature allows you to manually select any one of the 16 encryption keys.If the current mode is programmed with key selection being strapped to force the current mode to use a predetermined key, the Select Key menu will not appear as a Secure menu item.1Press and hold down until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu. 2Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the KEY SEL option.3Press to enter the Key Selection menu.The display changes to show the last user-selected key.4Do one of the following:• Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to review the encryption keys,OR• Use direct keypad entry to access the encryption keys. 5Choose one of the following:• To save a key, press .The radio returns to the home display.• To select the default encryption keys on a radio-wide basis, press while the radio displays PRESET.Selecting preset causes the radio to return to its preprogrammed keys on a per-zone/-mode basis.DSelSelSel
98Secure OperationNote: When you scroll to an erased key, the display alternates between the key name and ERASED.6To abort this menu, press or the PTT button.Pressing exits the key-select menu without saving the selected key choice.Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected key choice and allows the radio to transmit.When you abort the key-select menu, the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu.HOMEHOME
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 99Secure OperationSelecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only)The Select an Index feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption keys from among the available keys stored in the radio. For example, you could have a group of three keys structured to one index, and another group of three different keys structured to another index. By changing indices, you would automatically switch from one set of keys to the other.If the mobile does not support indexing, the index menu will not appear as a Secure menu item.1Press and hold down until a tone sounds, which indicates entry into the Advanced Secure menu.2 Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the INDX SEL option.3Press to enter the Index Selection menu.The display changes to show the last index that was selected and stored after the Index Selection menu was entered.4Turn the Mode knob (W4) or press the Mode rocker switch (W5, W7, W9) to locate the desired key index.5Choose one of the following:• To save an index key, press . The radio will save the index and return to normal operation,• To abort from the Index Selection menu, press or the PTT button. (Pressing the PTT button allows the radio to transmit.)DSelSelHOME
100TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe following are suggestions to assist you in troubleshooting possible operating problems.If your radio is locked up or the display shows FL 01/90 (W4, W5, W7) or FAIL 01/90 (W9), turn the radio off and then back on. If this does not correct the condition, take the radio to a qualified radio technician for service.If radio operation is intermittent, check with other persons using the system for similar problems before taking the radio in for service. Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure.If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician.The cables that connect to the rear of the radio could have live voltage on some of their pins. Do not remove or reconnect these cables. Only a qualified radio technician should perform this task. Service performed by unauthorized personnel may cause the radio to transmit an emergency alarm even if the unit is turned off.CAUTION!
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 101GlossaryACK Acknowledgment of communication.Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding.Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line. Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you.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. You share a frequency, or frequencies, with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels. Therefore, you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting.Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display.Digital Private-Line (DPL) Coded SquelchA continuous, sub-audible data signal, transmitted with the carrier.Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties.Failsoft A back-up system allowing you to communicate in a non-trunked, conventional mode should the trunked system fail.FCC Federal Communications Commission.
102GlossaryHang Up Disconnect.Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test.LCD Liquid-Crystal Display.Mode A programmed combination of operating parameters; for example, a channel or talkgroup.Mode-Slaving Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected.Monitoring (Conventional Operation)Press a programmed monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel. This way, you may be prevented from talking over someone else’s conversation.Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages.Push-To-Talk (PTT) button The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed. Press this button to transmit; release it to receive.Repeater A conventional radio feature, in which you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater) that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage.RF Radio Frequency. A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz).RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 103GlossarySquelch The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio’s preset squelch level.Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.Talkgroup An organization (or group) of radio users who communicate with each other, using the same communication path.Tone Private-Line (PL) Coded SquelchA continuous sub-audible tone transmitted with the carrier.Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users (see Conventional). Allows radio users to share a smaller number of frequencies because a repeater, or communications path, is assigned to a talkgroup for the length of a conversation.Zone A grouping of channels or talkgroups.
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ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 105Patent DisclosureThis product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents:4,512,035 4,551,856 4,653,117 4,816,774 4,829,594 4,837,853 4,864,2524,885,550 4,914,321 4,918,403 4,959,617 4,975,650 4,994,768 5,006,7305,021,754 5,079,526Commercial Warranty (Standard)Motorola radio communications products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR, (except for crystals and channel elements which are warranted for a period of ten [10] years) from the date of shipment. Parts, including crystals and channel elements, will be replaced free of charge for the full warranty period, but the labor to replace defective parts will only be provided for one-hundred-twenty (120) days from the date of shipment. Thereafter, purchaser must pay for the labor involved in repairing the product or replacing the parts at the prevailing rates together with any transportation charges to or from the place where warranty service is provided. This express warranty is extended by Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., 1301 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, to the original purchaser only, and only to those purchasing for purpose of leasing or solely for commercial, industrial, or governmental use.THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure to conform to specifications established by seller, or if appropriate, to specifications accepted by seller in writing, during the period shown, Motorola, at its option, will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price thereof, and such action on the part of Motorola shall be the full extent of Motorola’s liability hereunder.This warranty is void if:a. the product is used in other than its normal and customary manner;b. the product has been subject to misuse, accident, neglect, or damage;c. unauthorized alterations or repairs have been made, or unapproved parts used in the equipment.This warranty extends only to individual products, batteries are excluded, but carry their own separate limited warranty. Because each radio system is unique, Motorola disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty except by a separate written agreement signed by an officer of Motorola.
106Non-Motorola manufactured products are excluded from this warranty, but subject to the warranty provided by their manufacturers, a copy of which will be supplied to you on specific written request.In order to obtain performance of this warranty, purchaser must contact a Motorola salesperson or Motorola at the address shown above, Attention Quality Assurance Department.This warranty applies only within the United States.
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 107IndexSymbols800 MHz frequencies ....................2Aadd scan list channel ..................34adjustdisplay brightness .....................6squelch level ...........................18volume .......................................6alarmsactivate non-permanent ..........36activate permanent ..................37change selected ......................38horn and lights .........................36initiateemergency ...........................21emergency call and alarm ....23silent emergency .................24non-permanent horn and lights activation ..............36non-rearmable external ...........39optional external ......................36permanent horn and lights activation ................................37rearmable external ..................39receiving call when on .............39alert tones .....................................8analogmode .........................................3trunking system considerations 95answerCall Alert page .........................53Enhanced Private Conversation call ...................................66, 75phone call ................................42ASTRO mode ...............................3automatic scanning .....................26autoscan .....................................26Bbasic operation ...........................11box, hang up (HUB) ....................36buffered overdial ......................... 45buttonDel .......................................... 31Dim ......................................... 39PTT ......................................... 30Zone up or down .....................34Ccallanswer phone ......................... 42conventional talkgroup ............ 62emergency .............................. 20Enhanced Private Conversation .................. 67, 76initiateemergency .......................... 22Enhanced Private Conversation ................ 67, 76from phone list ..................... 42phone number not in list ......... 44receiving when alarms turned on .............................. 39Call Alert pageanswering ............................... 53description .............................. 50placing .................................... 51selecting unit to call ................ 51sending ................................... 51calls, status ................................. 58changemode .......................................12mode in current zone .............. 13mode not in current zone ........ 13mode priorities ........................ 33selected alarms ....................... 38zone ........................................ 12channels, conventional ................. 7control headoperation ................................... 5status display ............................ 8conventionalchannel ..................................... 7mode .......................................15
108Indexscan list ...................................26selecting talkgroup ...................62talkaround ................................64talkgroup calls ..........................62conventional mode, monitoring activity ........................................17current zonechange mode ...........................13select mode .............................13DDel button ....................................31deletenuisance mode ........................31scan list channel ......................35digital trunking system considerations ..........................95Dim (dimmer) button ...................39direct-entry keyboard, send status ...............................60display, brightness adjustment ......6dynamic regroupingreceiving an ID assignment .....82requesting ................................83Eedit name in list ...............47, 55, 79embedded signaling ......................2emergencies, special considerations ..........................25emergency callinitiating ...................................22trunking ....................................20emergency call and alarmdescription ...............................20initiating ...................................23encryption keyindex selection .........................99selecting ..................................97Enhanced Private Conversationanswer a call ......................66, 75description ...............................74initiate call ..........................67, 76select unit to call ................67, 76entering keypad characters ........49external alarms ...........................36activate non-permanent horn and lights ..............................36activate permanent horn and lights ..............................37non-rearmable .........................39rearmable ................................39Ffailsoft .........................................81FLASHport technology ..................3frequency ranges800 MHz ....................................2Gglossary ....................................101Hhang time ....................................27hang up box (HUB) .....................36Homemode, selecting .......................14horn and lights alarms ................36HUB (hang up box) .....................36Iidentification, radio ........................4indicatorN PRI (non-priority) .................27Phone ......................................44PRI (priority) ............................27scan ........................................27initiateemergency alarm ....................21emergency call and alarm .......23Enhanced Private Conversation call ..................................67, 76phone call from list ..................42silent emergency alarm ...........24trunked announcement ...........91
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 109Indexinterconnect, unlimited telephone 44introduction to radios ....................1Kkey, encryptionindex selection ........................99selecting ..................................97keypadcharacter selection sequence ..49entering characters .................49knobMode ...................................4, 29Volume ......................................4Llistedit name ................................47editing a name ...................55, 79phone, place call .....................42scan .........................................26store phone number ................46storing unit ID number .......54, 78telephone interconnect ............41live overdial .................................45lock on a site, SmartZone ...........87loss indication, secure operation .96MModeknob ....................................4, 29rocker button ...........................29modeanalog .......................................3ASTRO ......................................3changing ..................................13changing outside current zone 13priorities, changing ..................33selecting ..................................13selecting Home .......................14selecting outside current zone .13selection ..................................12slaving .......................................7transmitting (conventional) ...... 15transmitting (trunked) .............. 15trunked ...................................... 7monitoringconventional mode activity ...... 17NN PRI (non-priority) indicator ...... 27non-priority scanning .................. 26non-rearmable external alarms ... 39non-ruthless preemption ............. 90non-talkback scan ...................... 30nuisance modedeleting ................................... 31restoring .................................. 32Ooperationbasic .......................................11control head .............................. 5scan ........................................ 26secure ..................................... 93SmartZone site-button ............ 86trunking ................................... 73operator-selectable scan ............ 26out-of-range indication ................ 89overdialbuffered ................................... 45live .......................................... 45Ppatent disclosure ...................... 105Phone indicator .......................... 44phone numbers, preprogrammed 41place phone call from list ............ 42placing Call Alert page ................ 51power level selection .................. 16powering on radio ......................... 5preemptionnon-ruthless ............................ 90ruthless ................................... 90preprogrammed phone numbers 41
110IndexPRI (priority) indicator .................27priority scanning ..........................26private messagereceive .....................................94transmit ....................................94programming scan list .................34PTT button ..................................30PTT-ID (Push-to-Talk identification) ............................40Push-to-Talk identification (PTT-ID) ...............40Rradio identification .........................4rearmable external alarms ..........39receivecall with alarms turned on ........39private message ......................94requesting a dynamic regrouping 83restoremode priorities .........................33nuisance mode ........................32rocker buttonMode .......................................29Vol (volume) ............................39ruthless preemption .....................90Sscanautoscan ..................................26indicator ...................................27non-priority ...............................26non-talkback ............................30operation .................................26operator-selectable ..................26priority ......................................26talkback ...................................30transmit while on ......................30turning on ................................27scan listadd a channel ..........................34conventional ............................26delete a channel ......................35modes .....................................26programming ...........................34restore mode priorities ............33talkgroup scan .........................26trunked priority ........................26viewing ....................................29secure operation .........................93selectCall Alert page unit ..................51conventional talkgroup ............62encryption key .........................97encryption key index ...............99Home mode .............................14mode .......................................12mode in current zone ..............13mode not in current zone ........13power level ..............................16volume level ..............................6zone ........................................12selected-disabled units ...............83selected-enabled units ................83sendCall Alert page .........................51status call ................................58site trunkingSmartZone ..............................88site-button operation, SmartZone 86slaved programming .....................7slaving, mode ................................7smart PTT ...................................61SmartZonedescription ...............................85lock on a site ...........................87site trunking .............................88site-button operation ...............86squelch, adjusting level ...............18status callsdescription ...............................58sending ...................................58status display, control head ..........8store phone number in list ..........46
ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 111IndexTtalk direct (mobile-to-mobile) .......64talkback scan ..............................30talkgroup scan list .......................26telephone interconnect list ..........41time-out timer ..............................40tones, alert ....................................8transmitconventional modes ................15private message ......................94trunked modes ........................15with scan on ............................30transmitting .................................15troubleshooting .........................100trunkedannouncementcapability ..............................90initiate ..................................91Call Alert page .........................50mode ...................................7, 15priority scan list ........................26system considerations .............95trunkinganswer phone call ...................42emergency call ........................20Enhanced Private Conversation .........................74failsoft ......................................81initiating emergency call ..........22operation .................................73status calls ..............................58telephone interconnect list ......41unlimited telephone interconnect ..........................44turn onradio ..........................................5scan .........................................27Uunit ID number, store in list ...54, 78unitsselect-disabled ........................83select-enabled .........................83troubleshooting ..................... 100unlimited telephone interconnect ............................. 44Vviewing scan list .......................... 29Vol (volume) rocker button ......... 39Volume knob ................................ 4volume, adjusting ......................... 6WW4 Control Head Foldout ..............iiW5 Control Head Foldout ..............iiW7 Control Head Foldout ........... 113W9 Control Head Foldout ...........1 13warranty, commercial ............... 105ZZone button, up or down ............ 34zone selection ............................ 12
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ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W4, W5, W7, and W9 113W7 and W9 Control Heads Foldout Page W7 Control HeadW9 Control HeadPOWERON/OFF22PgeorSITELOCKMESSAGEREPROGRAMDIRECTO#Del RclModeVolMicPhon Call SelPWRScanXMITBUSYDIMHOME1Ste 23Lck4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg7H/L8Mon9DirMAEPF-23213-AMODEEMERGENCYorSECUREEmerPHONESCANCALLSELECTPAGEVOLUMEDIRECTINDICATOR DELETERECALLMONITORSTATUSHORN/LIGHTSHOMEPRIORITY/NON-PRIORITYINDICATORSXMIT BUSY1234567890DIMPriNonPriEmer Dir Scan CallMode Vol Sel HomePage Rpgm SitePhon H/L LockRcl Sql DelMODE SELECTVOLUME HOMEPAGEDELETESts MsgSrchRECALLSQUELCHNON-PRIORITYINDICATORPRIORITYINDICATORCALLSCANDIRECTEMERGENCYSECURESEARCHMESSAGESTATUSHORN/LIGHTSLOCKPHONESITEREPROGRAM
ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W7 Control HeadQuick Reference CardBASIC OPERATIONTurning the Radio On and OffSetting the Volume and SquelchChanging ModesTransmittingTransmitting (Conventional Modes)Activating ScanProgramming a Scan ListPOWERON/OFF22PgeorSITELOCKMESSAGEREPROGRAMDIRECTO#Del RclModeVolMicPhon Call SelPWRScanXMITBUSYDIMHOME1Ste 23Lck4Sts 5Rpg 6Msg7H/L8Mon9DirMAEPF-23213-AMODEEMERGENCYorSECUREEmerPHONESCANCALLSELECTPAGEVOLUMEDIRECTINDICATOR DELETERECALLMONITORSTATUSHORN/LIGHTSHOMEPRIORITY/NON-PRIORITYINDICATORSPress the PWR button once.1Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release.The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15.2On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Mon or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.3Press Mon again, or replace the microphone on the hang-up clip to return to coded-squelch operation.4To adjust squelch level, hold Mon until a tone sounds.5Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level.6Press HOME.Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired modeORPress HOME to access the preprogrammed Home mode.1Press and hold the microphone PTT button.2When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.3State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission.1Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights.2Press Dir again to return to repeater operation.1Press Scan to start a scan. If no activity exists, the display shows your selected mode. When a scanned channel or talkgroup becomes active, the display shows the active mode name. The PRI and NPRI indicators show priority. 2Press Scan again to stop scanning.1Hold Scan until a tone sounds and the scan indicator blinks.2Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode you want to program.ORPress the Rcl button to scroll through the modes currently in the scan list.3Press the Sel button as indicated in the table below to add or remove the displayed mode from the scan list. 4Repeat the previous steps to continue editing the list. 5Press HOME or Scan to exit.Press Sel Mode IndicatorOne time Non-Priority NPRI litTwo times Second Priority PRI litThree times First Priority PRI blinksFour times Delete from List No indicator
Selecting Scan Mode PrioritySending an Emergency Alarm or CallSending a Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Enhanced Private Conversation CallInitiating a Call Alert Page1Press the Sel button as indicated in the table above to designate up to two modes as priorities.2Press HOME or Scan to end scan list selection.Press the emergency actuator (Emer button, footswitch, hidden pushbutton) to begin an emergency transmission.For conventional modes, a silent or non-silent emergency alarm data transmission is sent.For trunked modes, emergency call (priority access to a voice channel), silent or non-silent emergency alarm, or emergency alarm and call is entered.Depending on your radio's programming, one of the emergency sequences described in the table below occur.Alarm Type Indications/ActionsNon-Silent A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY. When acknowledged, four more tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD, then the radio returns to normal operation.Silent The audio is muted and no display changes take place during the alarm. Press the PTT button, or press and hold the emergency button to stop the emergency condition and unmute the radio.Call (Trunked Modes only) A tone sounds and the display flashes EMERGNCY.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.Alarm and Call After the display shows ACK RCVD (see Non-Silent Alarm above), the radio has priority voice-channel access.Press the PTT button and talk.After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.1Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. 2Press the Mode rocker switch to select other statuses.3Press Sel to send the transmission. The display flashes the selected status name until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation.Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily.Alarm Type Indications/Actions1Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLS WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. 2If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call.ORIf the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID.A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page.1Press the Page button.2Follow the instructions for initiating a Private Conversation to select a unit ID.3Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the displayed ID,ORTo send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending a direct-entry Enhanced Private Conversation call.
Answering a Call Alert PageSelecting a Zone/Mode (Optional)Selecting a Home Zone/Home ModeRequesting Dynamic RegroupingAutomatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS)View the Current SiteInitiating a Site ScanLocking on a SiteSelecting Secure ModeSelecting an Encryption KeySelecting a Key IndexErasing an Encryption KeyFour tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display. The tone and display repeat every five seconds. 1Press the PTT button,ORInitiate an Enhanced Private Conversation call to the caller.1Press the Zone Up ! button or Zone Down " button to scroll to the desired zone. 2Press the Mode rocker switch to select the mode.Press the HOME button.Press Rpg. A central acknowledgement tone sounds and the display shows RPGM RQST while the request is being processed.When the dispatcher acknowledges, four additional tones sound, the display shows ACK RCVD, and your radio returns to normal operation.Press Ste momentarily. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING.Press and hold Ste until a tone sounds and the display shows SCANNING.1Press Lck to lock the radio onto the current site. 2To view its condition (locked or unlocked), press Lck momentarily. The display shows LOCKED or UNLOCKED.ORTo toggle to the opposite condition, press and hold Lck until a beep sounds and the display changes to the other condition.The radio then returns to normal operation.Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired key.5Press Sel to select the key.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index.5Press Sel to select the index.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY.3Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index.5Press Sel to select the index.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.
DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORSExamples: Not exiting phone mode after a call (radio cannot receive fleet or subfleet calls), transmitting in receive-only conventional mode, trying to select a dynamic mode when no dynamic ID assignment has been made.Display/Light MeaningBUSY light on The display shows a conventional mode with activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback.XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.Dir indicator lit Radio is in direct (mobile-to-mobile) operation.PRI, NPRI indicators lit The display shows a mode in the scan list with the indicated priority level.P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing.NO ACK displayed Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher.NO ANSWR displayed Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational.EMERGNCY displayed Radio is in emergency alarm or call state.NO EMERG displayed A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected.OUT RNG displayed Radio is out of range of the trunking system.ALERT TONESType of Tone Name Explanation1 Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Key Alert Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call Alert or emergency alarm was not acknowledged.1 High-Pitched Tone Central Acknowledge or Valid KeyCentral controller has received request for Call Alert or emergency alarm transmission.You pressed a valid key.4 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher or Mobile Unit AcknowledgeDispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert.5 High-Pitched Tones The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem.2 High-Pitched Tones Private Conversation You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button, then talk.4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 secondsCall Alert Page Call Alert page has been received.3 Short High-Tones (after requesting a busy channel) (upon pressing the PTT button)Automatic Call Back or Talk PermitChannel is available for previously requested transmission.System is accepting your transmission.Low-Pitched Tone (upon pressing the PTT button during Transmit) (Operation Error)Talk Prohibit/Out-of-Range, or Time-Out Timer, or Illegal ModeOut of trunked radio system range or system is out of service.Present transmission will soon be disabled. You have entered a mode where normal system traffic will be missed, or you attempted something that is not allowed. (See examples below.)High-Pitched Tone every 10 seconds in unmuted receiveconditionFailsoft System central controller failure. The radio reverts from trunked operation to operation similar to a conventional repeater.Others may share the channel.ALERT TONES (Continued)Type of Tone Name Explanation
ASTRO® XTL™ 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W9 Control HeadQuick Reference CardBASIC OPERATIONTurning the Radio On and OffSetting the Volume and SquelchChanging ModesTransmittingTransmitting (Conventional Modes)TELEPHONE OPERATIONMaking a Phone CallDialling the Number in the DisplayDialling a Number from the Pre-Stored ListDialling or Direct Dialling a New NumberXMIT BUSY1234567890DIMPriNonPriEmer Dir Scan CallMode Vol SelHomePageRpgmSitePhon H/L LockRcl Sql DelMODE SELECT HOMEPHONEDELETESts MsgSrchRECALLSQUELCHNON-PRIORITYINDICATORPRIORITYINDICATORCALLSCANSlide the power switch on the bottom of the control unit to the left.1Hold the Vol rocker switch down to increase or decrease volume as desired, then release.The display shows volume levels from 0 to 15.2On conventional modes with Private-Line or Digital Private-Line, press Sql or remove the microphone from the hang-up clip to defeat the coded squelch.3Press Sql again to return to coded-squelch operation.4To adjust squelch level, hold Sql until a tone sounds.5Press the Mode rocker switch to select squelch level.6Press Home.Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to the desired modeORPress Home to access the preprogrammed Home mode.1Press and hold the microphone PTT button.2When the transmit light comes on solid and no alert tones sound (or a talk-permit tone or ID sidetone sounds), speak into the microphone in a normal voice.3State your FCC call sign at the beginning of each transmission.1Press Dir (Direct). The Dir indicator lights.2Press Dir again to return to repeater operation.Press Phon to select the phone function. The display shows the last phone number dialed or a series of dashes.1Press Sel or the PTT button, and wait for dial tone.2Press Sel or the PTT button again to dial the number in the display.1Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to the number or name you want to call.2Press Sel or the PTT button, and wait for dial tone.3Press Sel or the PTT button again to dial the number in the display.1Using the keypad, enter the telephone number.2Press Sel or the PTT button, and wait for dial tone.3Press Sel or the PTT button again to dial the number in the display.
Answering a Phone Call in Trunked ModesMaking a Call (Trunked Modes Only)Alarm and CallSending a Status TransmissionSending a Direct-Entry Keyboard Status TransmissionInitiating an Enhanced Private Conversation CallInitiating a Private Conversation IIInitiating a Call Alert PageAnswering a Call Alert PageAnswering a Private Conversation CallWhen a call is received, ringing tones are heard from the speaker, and the display shows PHONE.1Press PHON and begin your conversation.2Press Home to hang up.A tone sounds and the display alternates between EMERGENCY and the zone/channel.1Press the PTT button and talk.2After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.After the display shows ACK RCVD, your radio has priority voice-channel access.1Press the PTT button and talk.2After completing the call, press and hold the emergency actuator until a tone sounds to return to normal operation.1Press Sts. The display shows the last acknowledged status or first status name. 2Press the Mode rocker switch or use the keypad to select other statuses.3Press Sel or the PTT button to send the transmission. The display flashes the PLEASE WAIT until the dispatcher acknowledges, at which time alert tones sound and the display shows ACK RCVD. The radio then returns to normal operation.Press the appropriate Sts # button that you wish to send. The associated indicator blinks until an acknowledgment is received, then it lights steadily.1Press Sel or the PTT button. A single tone sounds and the display changes to PLEASE WAIT, followed by telephone-type ringing if the receiving unit is in service. 2If the receiving unit answers, press the PTT button to identify yourself and proceed with your call.ORIf the called unit does not respond, press Sel or the PTT button again to leave a Call Alert page message and your ID.A single tone followed by four tones sounds if the called unit acknowledges the page.1Press the PTT button to initiate a Private Conversation I or II call.2Pause for a second, then begin the conversation.3Press Home or Call to hang up.1Press the Page button.2Follow the instructions for initiating an Enhanced Private Conversation to select a unit ID.3Press Sel or the PTT button to send a Call Alert page to the ID in the display,ORTo send a Call Alert page following an Enhanced Private Conversation attempt, follow the instructions for sending an Enhanced Private Conversation call.Four tones sound and PAGE RCV flashes on the display.1Press either the microphone PTT button or the Call button to clear the Call Alert state.Two tones sound and CALL RCV flashes on the display.1Press the Call button.2Press the microphone PTT button, and speak into the microphone.3Press Home or Call to hang up.
Requesting Dynamic RegroupingAutomatic Multiple Site Selection (AMSS)Viewing the Current SiteInitiating a Site ScanLocking on a SiteSelecting Secure ModeSelecting an Encryption KeySelecting a Key IndexErasing an Encryption Key (Single-Key Option Only)Erasing an Encryption KeyPress Rpgm. A central acknowledgement tone sounds and the display shows RPGM RQST while the request is being processed.When the dispatcher acknowledges, four additional tones sound, the display shows ACK RCVD, and your radio returns to normal operation.Press Site momentarily. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING.Press and hold Site until a tone sounds and the display shows SCANNING.1Press Lock to lock the radio onto the current site. 2To view its condition (locked or unlocked), press Lock momentarily. The display shows SITE LOCKED or SITE UNLCKD.ORTo toggle to the opposite condition, press and hold Lock until a tone sounds and the display changes to the other condition.The radio then returns to normal operation.Press and release the D button. The D indicator lights up.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to KEY SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Key Selection Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired key.5Press Sel to select the key.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to INDX SEL.3Press Sel to enter the Index Selection Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index.5Press Sel to select the index.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds. The display changes to ERASE KY.2Press Sel to erase the key.3Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.1Press and hold the D button until a tone sounds.2Press the Mode rocker switch to scroll to ERASE KY.3Press Sel to enter the Key Erase Menu.4Press the Mode rocker switch to select the desired index.5Press Sel to select the index.6Press HOME or the PTT button to quit.
DISPLAY AND LIGHT INDICATORSMessage MeaningBUSY light on Displayed conventional mode has activity on it, or selected trunked system is currently busy. Wait for callback.XMIT light on Indicates you are transmitting.Pri indicator blinks Mode displayed is first priority.Pri indicator lit Mode displayed is second priority.Non Pri lit Mode displayed is non-priority.P displayed Telephone dialing pause. Press Sel to continue the dialing.NO ACK displayed Unit being called with the Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page feature is not in service, or emergency alarm or status/message transmission is not acknowledged by dispatcher.LIST FULL displayed Scan list full. Delete a mode before adding another.PHON BSY displayed Trunked phone interconnect is busy.NO ANSWER displayed Unit being called with Enhanced Private Conversation or Call Alert Page does not respond, but is operational.EMERGENCY displayed Radio is in emergency alarm or call state.NO EMERGNCY displayed A mode incapable of emergency transmission has been selected.OUT OF RNGE displayed Radio is out of range of the trunking system.ALERT TONESType of Tone Name Explanation1 Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Key Alert Feature button pressed is not valid in selected mode, or a Call emergency alarm was not acknowledged.1 High-Pitched Tone Central Acknowledge or Valid KeyCentral controller has received request for Call Alert, emergency alarm, reprogram request, or status/message transmission.You pressed a valid key.4 High-Pitched Tones Dispatcher or Mobile Unit AcknowledgeDispatcher is acknowledging your emergency transmission. Mobile unit has received your Call Alert.5 High-Pitched Tones The above two acknowledge tones, heard in tandem.2 High-Pitched Tones Private Conversation You have an incoming call. Press Call, then the PTT button and talk.4 High-Pitched Tones every 6 secondsCall Alert Page Call Alert page has been received.Phone-Type Busy Tone(when pressing the PTT button)System Busy All system radio channels in use. Release the PTT button, and wait for callback.
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