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XTSTM ASTRO 2500 Digital Portable Radio Model I User Guide ASTRO XTS 2500 Digital Portable Radio, Model I Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

C a u t i o n Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. ATTENTION!

This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. 3-Position Rotary Switch _ _ _ _ _ _ 16-Position Select Knob Top Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Speaker/Mic On/Off/

Volume Knob Top Side Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PTT Button Side Button 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Side Button 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Write your radios programmed features on the dotted lines. Radio On/Off 1 2 On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise. Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise. 2 When dispatchers acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones; alarm ends;

radio exits emergency. Send Silent Emergency Alarm Zones/Channels 1 2 Zone - Move Zone switch to desired zone. Channel - Turn Channel Selector switch to desired channel. 1 2 3 Receive/Transmit 1 2 3 4 Radio on and select zone/channel. Listen for a transmission. OR Press and hold Volume Set button. Release Volume Set button. OR Press Monitor button and listen for activity. Adjust volume, if necessary. Press and hold PTT to transmit; release to listen. Send Emergency Alarm 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone. Radio on and press Emergency button. You see no LED; you hear no tone. Press PTT. Alarm continues until you exit by:

Press and hold Emergency button for one second OR Press and release PTT. Send Emergency Call 1 2 3 4 Radio on and press Emergency button. A short, medium-pitched tone sounds. Press and hold PTT. Announce your emergency into the microphone. Release PTT to end call. Press and hold Emergency button for one second to exit. ASTRO XTS 2500 Digital Portable Radio Model I User Guide 6881094C04-D MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Motorola, Inc. 2004. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 4/15/04. Motorola, Inc. 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 i This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc. Address: 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation, FL 33322 USA Phone Number: 1-888-567-7347 Hereby declares that the product:

Model Name: XTS 2500 conforms to the following regulations:

FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a) Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. 2. this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

C a u t i o n Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. ATTENTION!

This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-

engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. iii No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is 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. iv Contents Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. ii Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .................................iii Computer Software Copyrights .........................................................iii Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii Disclaimer ........................................................................................ iv General Radio Operation.............................................. 1 Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1 XTS 2500 Model I Radio ................................................................... 2 Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio ........................... 3 Programmable Features ................................................................... 4 LED Indicators .................................................................................. 5 Alert Tones ........................................................................................ 5 Standard Accessories ....................................................................... 8 Battery ........................................................................................ 8 Antenna .................................................................................... 10 Belt Clip .................................................................................... 11 Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 12 Remove the Connector Cover .................................................. 12 Attach the Connector Cover ..................................................... 12 Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 13 Remove the Adapter ................................................................. 13 Attach the Adapter .................................................................... 13 Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 14 Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 14 Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 14 Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 15 Select a Zone ........................................................................... 15 Select a Channel ..................................................................... 15 Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 16 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 16 Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........................... 17 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button .................................. 18 Conventional Mode Operation ........................................................ 19 Common Radio Features............................................ 21 Selectable Power Level ................................................................... 21 Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................ 21 Analog Squelch ........................................................................ 21 ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I v PL Defeat .........................................................................................21 Time-out Timer ................................................................................22 Emergency ......................................................................................23 Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................24 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................25 Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................25 Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................27 Scan ................................................................................................28 Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................28 Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................28 Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................29 Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................30 Answer a Phone Call ................................................................30 Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................31 Answer a Private Call ................................................................31 Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................32 Answer a Call Alert Page ..........................................................32 Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................33 Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................33 Special Radio Features ............................................... 35 Trunking System Controls ...............................................................35 Failsoft ......................................................................................35 Out-of-Range ............................................................................35 Site Lock ...................................................................................36 Site Change ..............................................................................36 Helpful Tips .................................................................. 37 Radio Care ......................................................................................37 Cleaning ....................................................................................37 Handling ....................................................................................37 Service .............................................................................................38 Battery .............................................................................................39 Battery Life ................................................................................39 Charging the Battery .................................................................39 Battery Recycling and Disposal .......................................................40 Antenna ...........................................................................................41 Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................41 vi Accessories ................................................................. 43 Antennas ......................................................................................... 43 Batteries .......................................................................................... 43 Carry Accessories ........................................................................... 44 Belt Clips .................................................................................. 44 Body-Worn ................................................................................ 44 Chargers ......................................................................................... 44 Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................ 45 Microphones, Remote Speaker ....................................................... 45 Surveillance Accessories ................................................................ 46 Earpieces .................................................................................. 46 Headsets and Headset Accessories ......................................... 47 Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ......................... 48 Switches .......................................................................................... 48 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range................................................ 49 Special Channel Assignments ......................................................... 49 Emergency Channel ................................................................. 49 Non-Commercial Call Channel ................................................. 50 Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................... 50 Glossary....................................................................... 53 Commercial Warranty ................................................. 57 Index............................................................................. 63 ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I vii v i i i Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio. Table 1: Channel Map Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed. An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed.

W A R N I N G

C a u t i o n Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize. The following special notations identify certain items:

Example Top button Description Buttons are shown in bold print. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 1 1 2 3 4 5 General Radio Operation XTS 2500 Model I Radio 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio Item 1 Antenna 2 3 Top Button

(programmable) LED 4 Speaker 5 Universal Connector 12 6 7 16-Position Knob

(programmable) 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) Page 10 Item 8 On/Off/Volume Control Knob 9 Microphone Page 14 5 10 Top Side (Select) Button

(programmable) 11 Push-to-Talk

(PTT) Button 12 Side Button 1

(programmable) 13 Side Button 2

(programmable) 14 Battery 8 ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 3 General Radio Operation Programmable Features The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below. Feature Call Response Channel Selection Dynamic Priority Emergency Monitor Nuisance Delete Phone PL Defeat Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Repeater/Direct Scan On/Off Site Lock/Unlock Site Search Transmit Power Level Volume Set Zone Selection Page 30 15 29 23 18 28 30 21 Page 33 28 36 36 21 17 15 Any references in this manual to controls that are prepro-

grammed means that a qualified radio technician must use the radios programming software to assign a feature to a control. 4 General Radio Operation LED Indicators This LED Color:

RED (Non-flashing) RED (Flashing) GREEN (Flashing) Table 2: LED Indicators indicates:

Transmitting Channel Busy OR Low Battery (lights while transmitting) Receiving Individual Call Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. Table 3: Alert Tones You hear:

Tone Name Invalid Key-Press Short, Low-Pitched Tone Radio Self-Test Failed Reject Time-Out Timer Warning Heard:

when the wrong key is pressed. when the radio fails the power-

up self test. when an unauthorized request is made. four seconds before time out. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 5 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear:

Tone Name Heard:

Long, Low-Pitched Tone No ACK Received Time-Out Timer Timed Out Talk Prohibit/

PTT Inhibit Out-of-Range Invalid Mode Individual Call Warning Tone Busy A Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. after time out. when the PTT button is pressed, and transmissions are prevented. when the PTT button is pressed, but the radio is out of range of the system. when the radio is set to an unprogrammed channel. when the radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds. when the system is busy. Valid Key-Press Radio Self-Test Pass Priority Channel Received Emergency Alarm Entry Central Echo when the correct key is pressed. when the radio passes its power-up self-test. when activity on a priority channel is received. when entering the emergency state. when the central controller has received a request from a radio. Short, Medium-

Pitched Tone 6 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear:

Tone Name Heard:

Long, Medium-

Pitched Tone Volume Set Emergency Exit when volume changed on a quiet channel. upon exiting the emergency state. when the trunking system fails. Talk Permit Failsoft Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is available from the previous request.

(When pressing the PTT button) verifies the system is accepting transmissions. when a status, emergency alarm, or reprogram request acknowledgment is received. when a Call Alert, or Private Conversation Call is received. when the battery is below the preset threshold value. Received Individual Call Low-Battery Chirp Console Acknowledge Phone Call Received when a landline phone call is received. A Group of Medium-

Pitched Tones Short, High-

Pitched Tone

(Chirp) Ringing ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 7 General Radio Operation Standard Accessories Battery

W A R N I N G To avoid a possible explosion:

DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled hazardous atmosphere. DO NOT discard batteries in a fire. Charge the Battery The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to using a new battery, charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance. For a list of Motorola approved batteries available for use with your XTS 2500 radio, see Batteries on page 43. Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Battery Charger To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The chargers LED indicates the charg-

ing progress; see your chargers user guide. For a list of chargers, see Chargers on page 44. 8 General Radio Operation Attach the Battery 1 With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. 2 Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place. Remove the Battery 1 With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery. 2 Pull the top of the battery away from the radio. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 9 General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 43. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. 10 General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 2 Press the belt clip downward until you clear a click. Remove the Belt Clip 1 Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 11 General Radio Operation Universal Connector Cover The universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect certain accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Remove the Connector Cover 1 Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector. 2 Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver. Attach the Connector Cover 1 Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the covers top to seat it into the slot. Top Hooked End Top Slot 2 Press the covers lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place. Tab Bottom Hooked End Bottom Slot 12 General Radio Operation Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter The Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just above the battery. It must be used to connect the RSM accessories (see page 45) to the radio. If the RSM is not used, the adapter should be removed. Remove the Adapter Lift the larger side (below the antenna port) of the adapter away from the radio using your finger. If you cannot easily remove the adapter with your finger, use a small, flat blade screwdriver to pry the larger end side of the adapter away from the radio. Attach the Adapter 1 With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out, snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the On/Off Volume Control Knob. 2 Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 13 General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. If the test is successful, you hear a medium-

pitched tone. If the test is unsuccessful, you hear a low-pitched tone. Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on. Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks. 14 General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio char-

acteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone. Select a Zone 1 2 Long, medium-pitched tone If a control on your radio has been preprogrammed as the Zone switch, move the Zone switch to the position for the zone you want. If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, you hear a long, medium-pitched tone until you select a programmed zone. Select a Channel 1 After you selected the zone you want, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel. 2 If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, you hear a long, medium-pitched tone until you select a programmed channel. Long, medium-pitched tone ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 15 General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or data information to be heard. This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission. Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. Listen for a transmission. 2 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). 16 General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 14 and Zones and Channels, page 15. 2 Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. 3 Release the Volume Set button. 4 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. LED lights RED while transmitting. 6 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 17 General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. 2 Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). 18 General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line (PL) calls. 1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. 2 Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation. (The duration of the button press is programmable.) 3 Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting. Note:

If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 19 General Radio Operation Notes 20 Common Radio Features Selectable Power Level This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default setting. This feature must be programmed by a qualified radio technician. Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power. Select HIGH for longer transmitting distance. Place the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level switch in the high-power or low-power position. Note: The default setting returns when you turn the radio off and on. Conventional Squelch Options Analog Squelch Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in... Carrier squelch PL, DPL this condition occurs:

You hear all traffic on a channel. The radio responds only to your messages. PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 21 Common Radio Features Time-out Timer The time-out timer turns off your radios transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. 1 Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time. You will hear a short, low-

pitched warning tone, the transmission is cut-off, and the LED will go out until you release the PTT. Short warning tone Transmission is cut-off LED goes out 2 Release the PTT button. 3 Press the PTT to re-transmit. Time-out timer restarts. LED re-lights Timer resets Timer restarts RED LED 22 Common Radio Features Emergency If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio can be programmed for the following:

Emergency Alarm Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call Silent Emergency Alarm Emergency Call Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 23 Common Radio Features Send an Emergency Alarm An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency. 1 With your radio turned on, Red LED Short tone press the Emergency button. The red LED lights, and you hear a short, medium-pitched tone. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 When you receive the dispatchers acknowledgment, you hear four tones, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is received, the alarm ends and the radio exits the emergency mode. Four tones Alarm ends Radio exits emergency Alarm ends Radio exits emergency Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the dispatchers acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 of Send an Emergency Call on page 25. 24 Common Radio Features Send a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The LED does not light, and you hear no tones. LED does not light No tones Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 The silent emergency state continues until you:

Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state. OR Press and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency and enter regular dispatch or emergency call. Press and hold Emergency button OR Press and release the PTT button Send an Emergency Call An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio priority access to channels. 1 With your radio turned on, Short tone press the Emergency button. A short, medium-

pitched tone sounds. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button. 2 Press and hold the PTT button and announce your emergency into the microphone. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 25 Common Radio Features 3 Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher. 4 Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency. The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the following:

Using this operation: means you will talk... 1. Tactical/Non-Revert 2. Non-Tactical/Revert on the channel you selected before you entered the emergency state. on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent to this same channel. Note: For ALL Emergency signals:

You can change channels while in Emergency operation if the new channel is also programmed for Emergency. The emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel. If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency, an invalid tone sounds until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency. 26 Common Radio Features Emergency Keep-Alive With Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency state, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Volume Control knob. With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call). ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 27 Common Radio Features Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. The list must be preprogrammed by a qualified technician. Turn Scan On and Off Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off Switch in the scan on or scan off position. Delete a Nuisance Channel When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear

(nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list. 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button. Repeat this step to delete more channels. Note: You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel. The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the deleted channel, change channels or turn scan off and then back on again. 2 28 Common Radio Features Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority Change While the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list (except the priority-

one channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel. This change remains in effect until scan is turned off, then scanning reverts back to the preprogrammed state. 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be designated as priority-two, press the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button. Note: The priority-one channel cannot be changed to priority-two. 2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the preprogrammed priority-two channel, you must leave and re-enter scan operation. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 29 Common Radio Features Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) Use your radio to receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio. Answer a Phone Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button 1 When a phone call is Telephone-type ringing LED flashes GREEN received you hear telephone-type ringing and the LED flashes GREEN. 2 Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. 4 Press the Call Response button to hang up. 30 Common Radio Features Private Calls (Trunking Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. Answer a Private Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button. 1 When a private call is Two alert tones LED flashes GREEN received you hear two alert tones and the LED flashes GREEN. 2 Press the preprogrammed Call Response button within 20 seconds. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. 4 Press the Call Response button to hang up. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 31 Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Answer a Call Alert Page 1 When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones and the LED flashes GREEN. 2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. Four repeating tones LED flashes GREEN 32 Common Radio Features Repeater or Direct Operation Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the same. REPEATER operation increases the radios range by connecting with other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are different. Select Repeater or Direct Operation Place the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch in Repeater or Direct position. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 33 Common Radio Features Notes 34 Special Radio Features Trunking System Controls Failsoft The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation, and automatically switches to its failsoft channel. During failsoft operation:

Your radio transmits and receives in conventional operation on a predetermined frequency. You hear a medium-pitched tone every 10 seconds. When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked operation. Out-of-Range If you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a control channel, you hear a low-pitched tone. Your radio remains in this out-of-range condition until It locks onto a control channel, It locks onto a failsoft channel, or It is turned off. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 35 Special Radio Features Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system. Lock or Unlock a Site Press the preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock button. The site lock state changes. Site Change You can force your radio to change to a new site. Change the Current Site 1 Press and hold down the Tone sounds preprogrammed Site Search button to manually force the change to a new site. You hear a tone while the radio scans for a new site. 2 When the radio finds a new site, the tone stops. Tone stops 36 Helpful Tips Radio Care Cleaning To clean the external surfaces of your radio:

1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). 2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-

bristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth. 3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.

C a u t i o n Do not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits may permanently damage the radio housing. Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution. Handling Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio. Never carry the radio by the antenna. Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids. Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives, solvents or spirits. Do not disassemble the radio. Keep the accessory-connector cover in place until ready to use the connector. Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has been disconnected. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 37 Helpful Tips Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer. Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772. 38 Helpful Tips Battery Battery Life Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100%

several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25%

discharge, will last even longer. Charging the Battery Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other than the ones listed on page 43. The battery should be at about 77F (25C) (room temperature), whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50 F [10C]) may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95F [35C]) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above. Battery Charge Status Your radio can indicate your batterys charge status via LED indications and sounds:

you see the LED flash red when the PTT button is pressed, indicating low battery you hear a low-battery chirp (short, high-pitched tone) ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 39 Helpful Tips Battery Recycling and Disposal Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program. For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. 40 Helpful Tips Antenna Radio Operating Frequencies Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radios operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antennas base. The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

color Antenna Type VHF whip VHF helical VHF helical VHF helical UHF helical UHF helical UHF helical UHF whip, wideband Frequency 136174 Insulator 203 RED Color Code Range

(MHz) Approx. Length in. mm 8 7.6 193 YELLOW 136150.8 178 BLACK 7 150.8162 162174 6.5 165 BLUE 403435 88 RED 3.4 3.2 80 GREEN 435470 470520 3.2 79 BLACK 5.2 130 GRAY 403520 Antenna Kit No. NAD6563 NAD6566 NAD6567 NAD6568 NAE6546 NAE6547 NAE6548 NAE6549 ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 41 Approx. Length in. mm 7 Insulator Color Code Frequency Range

(MHz) Antenna Kit No. 178 RED 806870 NAF5037 8 3.4 200 RED 86 WHITE 806870 806870 NAF5039 NAF5042 7 178 GREEN 764870 NAF5080 Helpful Tips Antenna Type 800 MHz whip, halfwave 800 MHz dipole 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave 700/800 MHz whip 42 Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 portable two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml Antennas NAD6563 NAD6566 NAD6567 NAD6568 NAE6546 NAE6547 NAE6548 NAE6549 NAF5037 NAF5039 NAF5042 NAF5080 VHF whip (136174 MHz) VHF (136150.8 MHz) VHF (150.8162 MHz) VHF (162174 MHz) UHF (380435 MHz) UHF (435470 MHz) UHF (470520 MHz) UHF whip (380520 MHz) 800 MHz whip, halfwave (806870 MHz) 800 MHz dipole (806870 MHz) 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806870 MHz) 700/800 MHz whip (764870 MHz) Batteries NTN9815 NTN9816 NTN9857 NTN9858 NiCd high-capacity NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe NiMH ultra-high-capacity ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 43 Accessories Carry Accessories Belt Clips HLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inch Body-Worn NNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. swivel belt loop and T-strap NNTN4116 Carrying case, leather with 2.5-in. swivel belt loop and T-strap NNTN4117 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. belt loop and T-strap NLN6349 NTN5243 TDN9675 Shoulder strap for carrying radio Shoulder strap for carrying radio Wrist strap for carrying radio Chargers NLN7967 NLN7968 NTN1168 NTN1169 NTN1170 NTN1177 NTN1178 NTN1179 44 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit charger Rack-mount kit for multi-unit charger Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120V Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220V (2-prong Euro plug) Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug) Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110V Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug) Multi-unit, rapid charger 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug) Accessories NTN1667 NTN1668 NTN1669 NTN1873 NTN1874 NTN1875 NTN4796 NTN7209 Tri-chemistry, 110V Tri-Chemistry, 220V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong Euro Plug) Tri-chemistry, 230V IMPRES rapid charger 110V single-unit IMPRES rapid charger 220V single-unit IMPRES rapid charger 240V single-unit Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110V Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cord Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords NTN7373 NTN7374 NTN7375 110V interchangeable line 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug) 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug) Microphones, Remote Speaker NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect) Remote speaker mic NMN6193 NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter ZMN6031 ZMN6032 ZMN6038 ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece Speaker mic, 2-piece Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 45 Accessories Surveillance Accessories CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers NTN1624 NTN1625 NTN1663 NTN1736 CommPort with palm PTT CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter) Earpieces BDN6641 BDN6664 BDN6665 BDN6666 BDN6667 BDN6668 BDN6669 BDN6670 BDN6677 BDN6678 BDN6719 46 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must order BDN6671 interface module) Earpiece with standard earphone, beige Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige Earpiece with volume control, beige Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-

phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), black Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beige Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug Accessories BDN6726 BDN6727 BDN6728 BDN6729 BDN6730 BDN6731 BDN6732 BDN6780 BDN6781 Earpiece with standard earphone, black Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black Earpiece with volume control, black Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black Earbud, single with mic and PTT combined, beige Earbud, single, receive only, black Headsets and Headset Accessories BDN6635 BDN6636 BDN6645 BDN6673 BDN6676 NMN1020 NMN6245 NMN6246 NMN6258 NMN6259 RMN4049 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter) Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires BDN6673) Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcup Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645) Jedi adapter Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter) Light-weight headset Ultralite headset with boom mic Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic Jedi TEMCO temple transducer ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 47 Accessories Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones BDN6671 BDN6708 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) inter-

face module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) Switches 0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch NTN7660 Tilt / man down switch 48 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance, use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard. Transmit the following information, in this order:

1 2 MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. THIS IS _____________________, CALL SIGN __________. State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times, followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel, stated 3 times. 3 Repeat MAYDAY and the name of the vessel. 4 WE ARE LOCATED AT _______________________. State the position of the vessel in distress, using any information that will help responders to locate you, e.g.:

latitude and longitude bearing (state whether you are using true or magnetic north) distance to a well-known landmark vessel course, speed or destination 5 State the nature of the distress. 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need. 7 State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention, if any. 8 Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders, such as type of vessel, vessel length and/or tonnage, hull color, etc. OVER. 9 10 Wait for a response. 11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 49 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Non-Commercial Call Channel For non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezvous arrangements, repair scheduling, or berthing information, use VHF Channel 9. Operating Frequency Requirements A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows:

on ships subject to Part II of Title III of the Communications Act, the radio must be capable of operating on the 156.800 MHz frequency on ships subject to the Safety Convention, the radio must be capable of operating:

in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156.025157.425 MHz frequency band, and in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below. Note: Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters. Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard. Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.200 156.250 156.300 156.350 Receive 160.650 160.700 160.750 160.800 160.850 160.950 Channel Number 1 2

4 5 6 7 50 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Channel Number 8 9 10 11 12 13**

14 15**

16 17**

18 19 20

22

24 25 26 27 28 60

62 63

65 66 Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.400 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 156.900 156.950 157.000 157.050 157.100 157.150 157.200 157.250 157.300 157.350 157.400 156.025 156.075 156.125 156.175 156.225 156.275 156.325 Receive 156.450 156.500 156.550 156.600 156.650 156.700 156.750 156.800 156.850 161.500 161.550 161.600 161.650 161.700 161.750 161.800 161.850 161.900 161.950 162.000 160.625 160.675 160.725 160.775 160.825 160.875 160.925 ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 51 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Channel Number Frequency (MHz) Transmit 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.625 156.675 156.725

Receive 156.375 156.425 156.475 156.575 156.675 156.725

161.525 161.575 161.625 161.675 161.725 161.775 161.825 161.875 161.925 161.975 162.025

* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be 156.875 156.925 156.975 157.025 157.075 157.125 157.175 157.225 157.275 157.325 157.375 157.425 lawfully used by the general public in US waters.

** Low power (1 W) only

*** Guard band Note: A in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit 67**

68 69 71 72 73 74 75 76 77**

78 79 80

84 85 86 87 88 only. 52 Glossary This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual. ACK Active Channel Analog Signal Acknowledgment of communication. A channel that has traffic on it. An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked Central Controller A software controlled, computer-driven device ASTRO Conventional Call Alert Carrier Squelch Channel Control Channel Conventional communications. Motorola standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications. A page received by your radio, along with an audible tone. Feature that responds to the presence of an RF carrier by opening or unmuting (turning on) a receiver's audio circuit. A squelch circuit silences the radio when no signal is being received so that the user does not have to listen to noise. that receives and generates data for the trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and directs the operations of the trunked repeaters. A group of characteristics such as transmit/

receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. In a trunking system, one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous, two-way/data communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system. Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater. (See Trunking.) ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 53 Glossary Digital Private Line

(DPL) Digital Signal Dispatcher Dynamic Regrouping Failsoft FCC Hang Up LED Monitor Network Access Code NiCd NiMH 54 A type of coded squelch using data bursts. Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone. An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete nature, rather than a continuous nature. An individual who has radio system management duties. A feature that allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other. A feature that allows communications to take place even though the central controller has failed. Each trunked repeater in the system will transmit a data word informing every radio that the system has gone into failsoft. Federal Communications Commission. Disconnect. Light-emitting diode. Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will hear static. If the channel is in use, you will hear conversation. It also serves as a way to check the volume level of the radio, as the radio will open the squelch when pressing the monitor button. Network Access Code (NAC) operates on digital channels to reduce voice channel interference between adjacent systems and sites. Nickel Cadmium. Nickel Metal Hydride. Glossary Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed Page Personality Preprogrammed Private

(Conversation) Call Private Line (PL) Programmable PTT Radio Frequency

(RF) Repeater Selective Switch emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel. A one-way alert, with audio messages. A set of unique features specific to a radio. A feature that has been assigned in advance by a qualified technician. Allows you to respond to a private conversation call from another radio user in the group. A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding this tone will hear the message. A radio control that can have a radio feature assigned to it. Push-To-Talk the PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit

(send) operation when pressed. The part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions

(about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz). A conventional radio feature, where you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater), that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage. Any digital P25 traffic having the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 55 Glossary Squelch Standby Special electronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio which reduces, or squelches, unwanted signals before they are heard in the speaker. An operating condition whereby the radios speaker is muted but still continues to receive data. Tactical/Non-revert The user will talk on the channel that was selected before the radio entered the emergency state. Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another unit for easy local unit-to-unit communications. An organization of radio users who communicate with each other. The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. (See Conventional.) A grouping of channels. Talkaround Talkgroup Trunking Zone 56 Commercial Warranty Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:

MOTOROLA INC. (MOTOROLA) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below (Product) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:

ASTRO XTS 2500 Portable Units Product Accessories One (1) Year One (1) Year Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA. This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 57 Commercial Warranty the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLAs option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. III. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state. IV. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company 58 Commercial Warranty which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada. V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect. C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship. E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim. F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible. G) Rechargeable batteries if:

any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering. the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified. H) Freight costs to the repair depot. I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLAs published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 59 Commercial Warranty the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. K) Normal and customary wear and tear. VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:

MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:

A) B) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;

that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and C) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLAs opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return. The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for 60 Commercial Warranty the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights. VII. GOVERNING LAW:

This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 61 Commercial Warranty Notes 62 Index A accessories antennas .................................43 batteries ..................................43 belt clips ..................................44 body-worn ...............................44 carry accessories ....................44 chargers ..................................44 Commport integrated microphone/

receivers ................................46 earpieces .................................46 headsets ..................................47 microphones, remote speaker .45 radio interface modules ...........48 switches ..................................48 alert tones .....................................5 analog squelch ............................21 answer a private call ...................31 antenna attach the antenna ..................10 radio operating frequencies .....41 remove the antenna ................10 antennas .....................................43 B batteries ......................................43 battery attach the battery ......................9 battery charge status ...............39 charging the battery ..................8 recycling and disposal .............40 remove the battery ....................9 belt clip attach the belt clip ...................11 remove the belt clip .................11 C call alert answer a call alert ...................32 carry accessories belt clips ..................................44 body-worn ...............................44 channel select a channel ...................... 15 chargers ..................................... 44 enhanced and multi-unit line cords 45 conventional mode operation ..... 19 E emergency emergency keep-alive ............. 27 send an emergency alarm ...... 24 send an emergency call .......... 25 F failsoft ......................................... 35 G glossary ...................................... 53 L LED indicators .............................. 5 M microphones, remote speaker .... 45 monitor button ............................ 18 N notations used in this manual ....... 1 O out-of-range ................................ 35 P phone call answer a phone call ................ 30 physical features of the radio ........ 3 PL defeat .................................... 21 programmable features ................ 4 ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 63 T time-out timer ..............................22 Trunking System Controls ..........35 turn the radio off .........................14 turn the radio on .........................14 U universal connector cover attach the connector cover ......12 remove the connector cover ....12 V volume set button .......................17 W warranty ......................................57 Z zone select a zone ...........................15 Index R radio care cleaning ...................................37 handling ...................................37 receive / transmit use the preprogrammed monitor button .....................................18 use the preprogrammed volume set button ...............................17 without using the volume set and monitor buttons ......................16 remote speaker microphone adapter 13 attach the adapter ...................13 remove the adpater .................13 repeater or direct operation .........33 repeater/direct switch ..................33 S scan delete a nuisance channel .......28 turn scan on and off .................28 scan (conventional only) make a dynamic priority change .. 29 select a channel ..........................15 select a zone ...............................15 selectable power level .................21 service .........................................38 site change ..................................36 site lock .......................................36 surveillance accessories .............46 Commport integrated microphone/

receivers ................................46 earpieces .................................46 headsets and headset accessories

................................................47 radio interface modules for ear microphones ..........................48 switches ......................................48 64 Motorola, Inc. 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Motorola, Inc. 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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