FCC ID: AZ489FT5849 PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO

Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Portable Two-Way Radios The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to February 2002.

C a u t i o n BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. ALSO READ THE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE. FOR RADIOS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS INTRINSICALLY SAFE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON INTRINSIC SAFETY ON PAGE 10 OF THIS BOOKLET. Motorola, Inc. 2003 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 Printed in U.S.A. 7/04. 68P81095C98 68P81095C98-C English RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC and International standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer use. This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited to, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material. Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All Motorola two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. English 2 Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits:

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your Motorola two-way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label. Also, your Motorola user manual, or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and International standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-50%

listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with these exposure guidelines, your radio generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. NOTE: The approved batteries, supplied with this radio, are rated for a 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk-5% listen-90% standby) even though this radio complies with FCC occupational exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk. 3 English Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard, 2003 ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz" and "Attachment to resolution #

303 from July 2, 2002"

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines:

Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device. User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users. Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. English 4 Operating Instructions Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit

(talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance). Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of the face with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) away from the nose or lips. Antenna should be kept away from the eye. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important since RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna. When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Motorola-approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-

worn accessories is important because the use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits. If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended-use position in front of the face, ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna. Approved Accessories Use only Motorola-approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of Non-Motorola approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC (IEEE) and ICNIRP RF exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-approved accessories, visit the following website, which lists approved accessories for your radio model:

http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml. 5 English Additional Information For additional information on exposure requirements or other training information, visit http://www.motorola.com/rfhealth. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. English 6 Persons with pacemakers should:

ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. Not carry the radio in the breast pocket. Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Use of Communication Devices While Driving Always check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the areas where you drive. Give full attention to driving and to the road. Use hands-free operation, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call, if driving conditions or regulations so require. 7 English Operational Warnings

W A R N I N G For Vehicle With Air Bags:

Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring. Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

(Explosive atmospheres refers to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.) Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a portable radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example, Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC). Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. English 8

W A R N I N G The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted. Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Operational Cautions

C a u t i o n Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. 9 English Intrinsically Safe Radio Information The Intrinsically safe approval unit refers to a product that has been approved as intrinsically safe by an approval agency (for example FM Approvals, CSA, UL, or Cenelec) and certifies that a particular product meets the Agency's applicable intrinsic safety standards for specific types of hazardous classified locations. A portable radio that has been approved for intrinsic safety will have Approval label attached to the radio to identify the unit as being Approved for specified hazardous atmospheres. This label specifies the hazardous Class/Division/Group along with the part number of the battery that must be used. The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label will be located on the portable radio unit. Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe Equipment

C a u t i o n Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified (for example, FM, UL, CSA, or CENELEC approved). An explosion or fire may result. Do not operate a radio unit that has been approved as intrinsically safe product in a hazardous atmosphere if it has been physically damaged (for example, cracked housing). An explosion or fire may result. Do not replace or charge batteries in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion or fire. Warnings for Radios Approved as Intrinsically Safe Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and the intrinsic safety approval labelling (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC). Radios will not be upgraded to this capability and labeled once they have been shipped to the field. English 10 A modification changes the units hardware from its original design configuration. Modifications can only be made by the original product manufacturer.

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W A R N I N G Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire. Turn the radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory. Do not disassemble an intrinsically safe product in any way that exposes the internal circuits of the unit. Failure to use an intrinsically safe approved battery or Approved accessories specifically approved for the radio unit may result in the dangerously unsafe condition of an unapproved radio combination being used in a hazardous location. Unauthorized or incorrect modification of the intrinsically safe approved Product will negate the approval rating of the product. Incorrect repair or relabeling of any intrinsically safe Agency-

approved radio could adversely affect the Approval rating of the unit. Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a hazardous atmosphere could result in serious injury or death. 11 English Repair

W A R N I N G REPAIRS FOR MOTOROLA PRODUCTS WITH INTRINSICALLY SAFE APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. Repairs to a Motorola FM approved radio product should only be done at a location that has been FM audited under the FM 3605 repairs and service standard. Contact Motorola for assistance regarding repairs and service of Motorola intrinsically safe equipment. A repair constitutes something done internally to the unit that would bring it back to its original condition. Items not considered as repairs are those in which an action is performed on a unit which does not require the outer casing of the unit to be opened in a manner that exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit. Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories The Motorola communications equipment certified as intrinsically safe by the approving agency, (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC) is tested as a complete system which consists of the listed agency Approved portable, Approved battery, and Approved accessories or options, or both. This Approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed. There must be no substitution of items, even if the substitute has been previously Approved with a different Motorola communications equipment unit. Approved configurations are listed by the Approving Agency (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC). The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label affixed to radio refers to the intrinsically safe classification of that radio product, and the approved batteries that can be used with that system. English 12 The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label identifies the approved Accessories and or options that can be used with that portable radio unit. Using a non Motorola intrinsically safe battery and or accessory with the Motorola approved radio unit will void the intrinsically safe approval of that radio unit. 13 English Notes English 14

ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Digital Portable Radio Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. 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 On/Off/

Volume Knob Top Side Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PTT Button Top Button _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Speaker/Mic Display Menu Select Buttons Side Button 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Side Button 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Home Button 4-Way Navigation Button Write your radios programmed features on the dotted lines. Keypad App Button

(TMS Button) Select a Zone Using the Menu Press U until ZONE 1 2 3 4 Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE. Press U until the zone you desire is shown OR Use the keypad directly to dial the zone number. Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit. 2 3 Send Silent Emergency Alarm 1 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 PTT again. Select a Channel Method 1: Using the Select Knob After selecting the desired zone, turn the 16-

position Select Knob to the desired channel. Method 2: Using the Menu 1 2 3 4 Press U until CHAN Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. Press U until channel you desire is shown Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit. Send an Emergency Alarm 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched tone. 2 Display shows EMERGENCY

. 3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear four tones;alarm ends;radio exits emergency. Answer a Phone Call 1 Phone-like ringing, LED blinks GREEN, PHONE CALL and m are displayed. Press Call Response button. Press PTT button to talk; release to listen. Press h to hang up. 2 3 4 Send a Phone Call 1 2 3 4 Press U until PHON Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. Press U or V to scroll to phone number. Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if programmed) to talk, release to listen. Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation) Call Received. Receiving an individual call View/Program Mode. The radio is in the view or program mode; On Steady = view mode; Blinking = program mode m p p s Received Signal Strength Indication

(RSSI). Received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal. b Battery Conventional = Blinks when the battery is low. Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery. Entry Menu Selection BATT CALL CHAN CLCK DIR MUTE NAME NUM PAGE PHON

*Smart Battery Private Call Select a Channel Edit Time and Date Repeater/Direct Keypad Mute Text Select Number Select Call Alert Page Phone

*Available at a future date. Page 19 58 27 74 64 35 47 45 60 53 Entry Menu Selection PROG PSWD RPGM SCAN SITE TGRP TMS USER VIEW ZONE Editing Password Reprogram Request Scan On/Off Site Lock Talkgroup Call Text Messaging User Login Viewing a List Select a Zone Page 45 34 67 49 71 63 85 79 43 26 Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date. Talkaround. You are talking directly to another radio or through a repeater;

On = direct;

Off = repeater Monitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel is being monitored. Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list r C T Menu Navigation U to find Menu Entry D, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to select h to exit V or U to scroll through sub-list D, or E, or F directly below Menu Entry to select ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Digital Portable Radio Model III User Guide 6816981H01-C 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. 2005, 2006. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Motorola, Inc. 1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 U.S.A. Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. 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/governmentandenterprise 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. ii Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is 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. iii Important Rebanding Information This radio supports the new FCC 800 MHz Public Safety frequency band definition. The FCC has reorganized the 800 MHz band to reduce particular types of interference impacting public safety radio systems by moving the NPSPAC transmit frequencies from 821-824MHz to the 806-809 MHz area.This change consolidates 700 MHz and 800 MHz public safety transmit frequencies into a single contiguous block of spectrum with a greater degree of separation from cellular and Enhanced SMR frequencies. This separation should limit any harmful out-of-band emission and receiver intermodulations. Note:

In accordance with the FCC 800 MHz rebanding Report and Order (Docket 02-55), Motorola has offered rebanding replacement products to allow 800 MHz licensees to comply with the new band plan. These rebanding products are part of Motorola's current ASTRO Digital XTS and XTL product portfolio and are denoted by an RB at the end of the product title. These products offer all of the features of the current products but have the channel capacity and call list sizes equivalent to the MTS 2000 and MCS 2000 products. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III iv Notes v Contents Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ..................................ii Computer Software Copyrights ..........................................................ii Documentation Copyrights ............................................................... iii Disclaimer .........................................................................................iii Important Rebanding Information ......................................................iv General Radio Operation . 1 Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1 XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio ............................................. 2 Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio ..... 3 Programmable Features ................................................................... 4 Display .............................................................................................. 5 Backlight ........................................................................................... 5 Status Symbols ................................................................................. 6 Menu Entry (Softkey) ........................................................................ 8 Menu Select Buttons ......................................................................... 8 Menu Entry Features .................................................................. 9 Home Button (h) ............................................................................ 10 App Button (TMS Feature Button) .................................................. 10 4-Way Navigation Button (o) ......................................................... 10 Keypad ............................................................................................ 11 LED Indicators ................................................................................ 12 Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 13 Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 17 Battery ...................................................................................... 17 Smart Battery Condition ........................................................... 19 Antenna .................................................................................... 20 Belt Clip .................................................................................... 21 Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 22 Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 23 Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 25 Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 25 Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 25 Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 26 Select a Zone ........................................................................... 26 Select a Channel ...................................................................... 27 Receive / Transmit .......................................................................... 29 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ................ 29 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III vii Contents Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ..................................30 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ..................................31 Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................32 Common Radio Features . 33 Radio Lock .......................................................................................33 Unlock Your Radio ....................................................................33 Change Your Password ............................................................34 Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones .......................................................35 Use the Menu ............................................................................35 Using the Preprogrammed Side Button ....................................35 Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................36 Analog Squelch .........................................................................36 Digital Squelch ..........................................................................36 PL Defeat .........................................................................................37 Time-out Timer ................................................................................38 Emergency ......................................................................................39 Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................39 Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................40 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................41 Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................42 Lists .................................................................................................43 View a List .................................................................................43 Scan List Empty ........................................................................44 Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number .........................................45 Use the Menu ............................................................................45 Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name ............................................47 Use the Menu ............................................................................47 Scan ................................................................................................49 Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................49 Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................51 Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................52 Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................53 Answer a Phone Call ................................................................53 Make a Phone Call ....................................................................54 Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ......................................56 Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................57 Answer a Private Call ................................................................57 Make a Private Call ...................................................................58 viii Contents Call Alert Paging ............................................................................. 60 Answer a Call Alert Page .......................................................... 60 Make a Call Alert ...................................................................... 61 Conventional Talkgroup Calls

(Conventional Operation Only) ....................................................... 63 Select Talkgroup ....................................................................... 63 Repeater or Direct Operation .......................................................... 64 Select Repeater or Direct Operation ........................................ 64 Special Radio Features. 65 PTT ID ............................................................................................. 65 Receive ..................................................................................... 65 Transmit .................................................................................... 65 View Your Radios ID Number .................................................. 66 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ............................................. 67 Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 67 Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 69 Trunking System Controls ............................................................... 70 Failsoft ...................................................................................... 70 Out-of-Range ............................................................................ 70 Site Lock ................................................................................... 71 Site Trunking ............................................................................ 72 Site View and Change .............................................................. 72 Time and Date ................................................................................. 74 Edit Time and Date ................................................................... 74 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features . 77 Automatic Registration Service (ARS) ............................................ 77 Selecting or Changing ARS Mode ............................................ 77 ARS User Login Feature ................................................................. 79 Accessing the User Login Feature ........................................... 79 To Login as a User ................................................................... 80 Selecting a Predefined Username ............................................ 84 Text Messaging ............................................................................... 85 Accessing TMS Feature ........................................................... 85 Receive a Message .................................................................. 90 To View Message from the Inbox. ............................................ 90 Compose a New Text Message ............................................... 91

.................................................................................................. 92 Send a Predefined Message .................................................... 94 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III ix Contents Edit a Quick Text Message .......................................................95 Reply to a Received Message ..................................................96 Delete a Message .....................................................................96 To Access the Draft Folder .......................................................97 To Access the Sent Folder ........................................................98 Helpful Tips . 99 Radio Care ......................................................................................99 Cleaning ....................................................................................99 Handling ....................................................................................99 Service .............................................................................................99 Battery ...........................................................................................100 Battery Life ..............................................................................100 Charging the Battery ...............................................................100 Battery Recycling and Disposal .....................................................102 Antenna .........................................................................................103 Radio Operating Frequencies .................................................103 Accessories. 105 Antennas .......................................................................................105 Batteries ........................................................................................106 Carry Accessories .........................................................................106 Belt Clips .................................................................................106 Body-Worn ..............................................................................106 Chargers ........................................................................................107 Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ......................................107 Microphones, Remote Speaker .....................................................108 Surveillance Accessories ...............................................................109 Adapters and Adapter Cable ...................................................109 CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers .......................109 Earpieces ................................................................................109 Headsets and Headset Accessories .......................................111 Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ........................111 Switches ........................................................................................ 111 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range. 113 Special Channel Assignments .......................................................113 Emergency Channel ...............................................................113 Non-Commercial Call Channel ...............................................114 x Contents Operating Frequency Requirements ............................................. 114 Glossary. 117 Commercial Warranty . 121 Index. 127 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III xi 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 x i i Contents Notes ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III xiii Contents xiv General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual You will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed. WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed. Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc. which is essential to emphasize. The following special notations identify certain items:

Example Light button, or D PHONE CALL PHONE Press U Description Buttons and keys are shown in bold print, or as representative symbols. Information appearing in the radios display is shown using the special display font. Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear in the radios display. This means Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation button. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 1 General Radio Operation XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio Item 1 Antenna Page 20 2 Top Button

(programmable) LED 3 4 Speaker 12 5 Universal Connector 22 6 Display 7 Menu Select Buttons 8 App Button

(for future use) 9 Keypad 10 16-Position Knob

(programmable) 5 8 11 Item Page 11 3-Position Concentric Switch

(programmable) 12 On/Off/Volume Control Knob 13 Microphone 14 Top Side (Select) Button

(programmable) 15 Push-to-Talk

(PTT) Button 16 Side Button 1

(programmable) 17 Side Button 2

(programmable) 18 Home Button 19 4-Way Navigation Button 20 Battery 25 10 10 17 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 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 Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Repeater/Direct Reprogram Request Scan On/Off Site Lock/Unlock Site Search

*Smart Battery Text Messaging TMS Quick Text User Login Volume Set Zone Selection Page 60 53 27 52 39 35 5 31 51 53 37 57 Call Alert Page Call Response Channel Selection Dynamic Priority Emergency Keypad Mute Light Monitor Nuisance Delete Phone PL Defeat Private Call Page 64 67 49 71 72 19 85 84 79 29 26

*Available at a future date. Any references in this manual to controls that are preprogrammed means that a qualified technician must use the radios programming software to assign a feature to a control. 4 Display zone General Radio Operation channel Radio alias MAEPF-27252-O This figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status, text, and menu entries. Backlight If poor light conditions make the display and keypad difficult to read, turn on the radios backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button. These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the Light button again. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 5 General Radio Operation Status Symbols The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radios status. Table 2: Status Symbols Indication Call Received. Blinks when an Individual Call is received. Page 57 Symbol m View/Program Mode. View a list (steady) Program a list (flashing) p p s Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The received signal strength for the current site. Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the received signal. b Battery Conventional = Blinks when the battery is low. Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery. Blinks when battery level reaches 10% or less. Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date. r C T Talkaround. On = Talking directly to another radio, not through a repeater. Conventional operation only. Off = Talking through a repeater. Monitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected channel is being monitored. Conventional operation only. Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 6 43 72 17 64 31 49 General Radio Operation Table 2: Status Symbols (Continued) Symbol Indication Page User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data) On (Tinted) = User is currently associated with the radio;

Off (Not tinted) = User is currently not associated with the radio;

Blinking = Device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin. 82 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 7 General Radio Operation Menu Entry (Softkey) The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries

(also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select from one of several menus to access the radios features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons. Menu Select Buttons The Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features that have been activated by a qualified radio technician. Your radio may be programmed differently from the following example, but the display for selecting Scan on or off might look like this:

T SCAN softkey ON OFF softkey 3 Menu Select Buttons App. Button

(TMS Button) SCAN ON ON T OFF Home Button Example: To turn scan on:

Press D. The display shows the selected state. 8 General Radio Operation Menu Entry Features In most cases, press U to display the following feature selections. Table 3: Menu Entry Features Page Feature 61 27 Reprogram Request Scan On/Off 45, 47 Site Lock/

Unlock Smart Battery*

Talkgroup Call Text Select Time/Date View a List Zone Selection User Login Feature Call Alert Page Channel Selection Edit a List Menu Entry PAGE CHAN PROG NUM MUTE Keypad Mute Number Select Password Phone PHON Private Call CALL Radio Lock RADIO LOCKED PSWD Repeater/

Direct Text Messaging DIR TMS

*Available at a future date. 35 45 34 54 58 33 64 85 Menu Entry Page RPGM SCAN SITE BATT TGRP NAME CLCK VIEW ZONE USER 67 49 71 19 63 47 74 43 26 79 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 9 General Radio Operation Home Button (h) The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode. Some radio features that can be edited by you require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display. Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display. This reduces the required number of button presses. App Button (TMS Feature Button) This button brings you to the Text Messaging Service (TMS) feature screen. 4-Way Navigation Button (o) This button is used to scroll through the radios lists or items in the display. 10 Keypad General Radio Operation The 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radios features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. Refer to the following table for a complete list of characters. Table 4: Keypad Character Editing Table Number of times the key is pressed 2

B E H K N Q U X

. 3

C F I L O R V Y

4

2 3 4 5 6 S 8 Z

5

a d g j m 7 t 9

, 6 b e h k n p u w

7 c f i l o q v x 8 9 r y s z Key 1 0 0 1 1 2 A 3 D 4 G 5 J 6 M 7 P 8 T 9 W

ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 11 General Radio Operation LED Indicators This LED Color:

RED (Illuminated) RED (Blinking) GREEN (Blinking) Table 5: LED Indicators Indicates:

Transmitting Channel Busy or Low Battery (lights while transmitting) Receiving Individual Call 12 General Radio Operation Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. Table 6: Alert Tones You hear:

Short, Low-Pitched Tone Tone Name Invalid Key-

Press Radio Self-

Test Failed Reject 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. when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. after time out. Time-Out Timer Warning No ACK Received Time-Out Timer Timed Out Talk Prohibit/

PTT Inhibit Out-of-Range (when the PTT button is pressed)

(when the PTT button is pressed) transmissions are prevented. the radio is out of range of the system. Long, Low-Pitched Tone Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an Individual Call Warning Tone unprogrammed channel. when the radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 13 General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) Tone Name Busy when the system is busy. Heard:

when the correct key is pressed. when the radio passes its power-up self-test. when activity on a priority channel is received. Valid Key-

Press Radio Self-

Test Pass Priority Channel Received Emergency Alarm Entry Central Echo when the central controller has received a request from a radio. when volume changed on a quiet channel. upon exiting the emergency state. when entering the emergency state. Volume Set Emergency Exit You hear:

A Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) Short, Medium-

Pitched Tone Long, Medium-

Pitched Tone 14 General Radio Operation Heard:

Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) Tone Name Failsoft Automatic Call Back Talk Permit You hear:

A Group of Medium-

Pitched Tones Short, High-

Pitched Tone

(Chirp) Ringing Gurgle Unique, low-

pitched chirp Console Acknowledge Received Individual Call Call Alert Sent Low-Battery Chirp Fast Ringing Enhanced Call Sent Phone Call Received Dynamic Regrouping New Message when the trunking system fails. 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 a Call Alert is received by the target radio. when the battery is below the preset threshold value. when the system is searching for the Private Conversation Call target radio. when waiting for the Private Conversation Call target radio to respond to the call. when a landline phone call is received. when the PTT button is pressed, a dynamic ID has been received. when a new message is received. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 15 General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) Tone Name Priority Message Heard:

when a priority message is received. You hear:

Unique, high-

pitched chirp 16 General Radio Operation Standard Accessories Battery 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-authorized batteries available for use with your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I radio, see Batteries on page 106. Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Battery Charger To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The chargers LED indicates the charging progress; see your chargers user guide. For a list of chargers, see Chargers on page 107. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 17 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. 18 General Radio Operation Smart Battery Condition This feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery when it becomes available. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find BATT. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below BATT. Note:

If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio 3 Press h to exit. BATT CAPACITY INIT EST CHGS SMART BATT DATA NOT AVAILABLE Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button 1 Press the Smart Battery button. CAPACITY INIT 70%

10/01 11 70%

10/01 Note:

If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio 2 Press h to exit. EST CHGS 11 SMART BATT DATA NOT AVAILABLE ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 19 General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 105. 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. 20 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 hear a click. Remove the Belt Clip 1 Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 21 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. 2 Press the covers lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place. 22 Top Hooked End Top Slot Tab Bottom Hooked End Bottom Slot 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 108) 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 bladed 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. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 23 General Radio Operation 2 Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port. 24 General Radio Operation Self Test ERROR XX/YY Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. If the power-up test is successful, you will briefly see Self Test and then the home display. If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you will see ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code.) Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on again. If the radio continues to fail the power-up test, record the ERROR XX/YY code and contact a qualified service technician. Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 25 General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone and channel. ZONE POL DISP NW FIRE DISP NW FIRE DISP NW Select a Zone Use the Menu 1 Press U to find ZONE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE. The current zone (in this case, POL) blinks and the channel name (DISP NW), does not flash. 3 Press U to find the zone you want. For example, FIRE. OR Use the keypad directly to dial the zone number. 4 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel. OR 26 General Radio Operation DISP NW Use the Preprogrammed Zone Switch 1 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. FIRE Note:

If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 1. 2 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. UNPROGRAMMED Select a Channel Consult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the following methods. Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector After the zone you want is displayed, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 27 CHAN POL DISP NW POL DISP SE UNPROGRAMMED POL DISP SE General Radio Operation Method 2: Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CHAN. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display shows the current channel name (in this case, DISP NW) flashing and the zone (POL), not flashing. 3 Press U to find the channel name you want. OR Use the keypad to enter the channel number. Note:

If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3. 4 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. OR Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel. 28 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). ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 29 General Radio Operation Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 25 and Zones and Channels, page 26. 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 PTT button to receive (listen). 30 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. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) 3 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. C 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 5 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 31 General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private Line (PL) calls. 1 Momentarily press the C Monitor button to listen for activity. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed. 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. 32 Common Radio Features Radio Lock This feature provides stronger radio security. If this feature is enabled by a qualified technician, you will see RADIO LOCKED when you turn the radio on. Unlock Your Radio 1 Enter your numeric password of up to 8 characters.

(Use V to backspace if you make a mistake.) 2 Press the preprogrammed Select button after you enter your password. If the password is correct, the radio unlocks. 3 Press the preprogrammed side button to verify the password. Radio unlocks if password is correct. Note: If the password is incorrect, the radio remains locked. Note: DEADLOCK is displayed after three incorrect password attempts. Turn the radio off and on, and begin again at step 1. ________ RADIO LOCKED DEADLOCK ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 33 PSWD OLD PASSWORD

SEL NEW PASSWORD

SEL CONFIRM

SEL NEW PASSWORD Common Radio Features Change Your Password 1 Press U to find PSWD. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PSWD. 3 Enter the old password. 4 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. 5 Enter new password. 6 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. 7 Re-enter password. 8 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. The password is updated. If the two passwords do not match, repeat steps 5 through 8. Note: You cannot access this feature again after three failed attempts until you turn the radio off and on. 34 Common Radio Features Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones You can turn the keypad tones off and on. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find MUTE. MUTE 2 Press D, E, or F directly below MUTE. The current state is shown. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below TONES OFF TONES ON or OFF ON OFF ON ON or OFF Note: Press the h or the PTT button to exit without changing the setting. Using the Preprogrammed Side Button Press the preprogrammed side button to turn the tones off or on. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 35 Common Radio Features 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 (C) PL, DPL this condition occurs:

You hear all traffic on a channel. The radio responds only to your messages. Digital Squelch One or more of the following options may be programmed in your radio. Consult your service technician for more information. This option... allows you to hear:

Digital Carrier-

Operated Squelch

(COS) Normal Squelch Selective Switch any digital traffic. any digital traffic having the correct Network access code. any digital traffic having the correct Network access code and correct talkgroup. 36 Common Radio Features PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be preprogrammed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present. When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator (C) will be displayed. C ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 37 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 38 Common Radio Features Emergency If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communications over the selected channel. Your radio can be programmed for the following:

Emergency Alarm Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call, or Silent Emergency Alarm Emergency Call. Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio. Send an Emergency Alarm An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency. 1 With your radio turned on, EMERGENCY press the Emergency button. The current zone/

channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, the LED lights RED, and a short, medium-pitched tone sounds. If the selected channel does not support emergency, the display shows NO EMERGENCY. Select a channel that does show EMERGENCY. RED LED Short Tone NO EMERGENCY Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 39 Common Radio Features 2 When you receive the dispatchers acknowledgment, you see ACK RECEIVED, four tones sound, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. ACK RECEIVED Four tones Alarm ends Radio exits emergency NO ACKNOWLDG 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 below: Send an Emergency Call. Send an Emergency Call An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio priority access to channels. The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the following:

Using this operation:

1. Tactical/Non-Revert 2. Non-Tactical/Revert means you will talk:

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. 40 Common Radio Features 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/

channel is displayed alternately with EMERGENCY, and a short, medium-pitched tone sounds. EMERGENCY Short tone Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. 2 Press and hold the PTT button and announce the emergency into the microphone to send the Emergency call. 3 Release the PTT button to end the call. 4 Exit the Emergency State by pressing the Emergency button again for about one second (the time may be changed by a qualified technician). The radio returns to normal operation. Send a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button if your radio is programmed for this use. The display does not change, the LED does not light, and no tones sound. Display does not change LED does not light No tones ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 41 Common Radio Features Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. Press and hold the Emergency button OR Press and release the PTT button 2 OR The silent emergency state continues until you press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state. Press and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency. The silent alarm is cancelled without an exit tone, and you can begin transmitting voice calls. 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, you see NO EMERGENCY, and hear an invalid tone until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency. Emergency Keep-Alive If the radio is in the Emergency state, with Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Control knob. With Keep-Alive, the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections (Emergency Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call). 42 Common Radio Features Lists You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names. There are four list types:

Call Page Phone Scan View a List 1 Press U to find VIEW. VIEW 2 Press D, E, or F directly below VIEW. 3 Press V or U to see the names of the available lists. 4 Press D, E, or F directly below the desired list to view it. The first list member is displayed. p indicates the view mode. 5 Press U or V to view other list members. 6 Press h to exit. PAGE CALL PHON FIRE CHIEF p 701234 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 43 Common Radio Features Scan List Empty If the scan list has no members, EMPTY LIST is displayed. EMPTY LIST can be changed by turning scan off, or if a qualified technician adds members to the scan list. EMPTY LIST 44 Common Radio Features Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PROG. PROG 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. The changeable lists are displayed. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below the list you wish to change. First list member is displayed. Flashing p indicates programming mode. PAGE CALL PHON FIRE CHIEF p 701234 NUM NAME 4 Press U or V to select the list member to be changed. SECURITY p 704321 NUM SECURITY 70432_ SAVE NAME p 5 Press D, E, or F directly below NUM. Blinking cursor shows location of number to be added. OR You can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 45 Common Radio Features 6 Press V to erase digits. If you erase the entire number and press U or V, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes. Press a keypad button to add a digit. 7 Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change. Return to step 4 to make more changes. OR Press h to return to home display. 46 Common Radio Features Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PROG. PROG PAGE CALL PHON FIRE CHIEF p 701234 NUM NAME NAME 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. The changeable lists are displayed. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below the list you wish to change. First list member is displayed. Flashing p indicates programming mode. 4 Press U or V to select the list member to be changed. SECURITY p 704321 NUM SECURITY_ p 704321 SAVE 5 Press D, E, or F directly below NAME. Blinking cursor shows location of character to be added. OR You can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 47 GUARD_ p 704444 SAVE Common Radio Features 6 Press V to erase the last digits. (If you erase the entire name and press W, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes.) Press a keypad button to add a character. See Keypad on page 11. 7 Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change. Return to step 4 to make more changes. OR Press h to return to home display. 48 Common Radio Features Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your radio can have up to 20 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified technician. You can view the scan list assigned to the currently selected channel the same way you would view other lists. See View a List on page 43. Turn Scan On and Off Using the Menu 1 Press U to find SCAN. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below SCAN. The current scan state is displayed. ON ON 3 Press D, E, or F directly below ON or OFF. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed. OR To exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press h or PTT. SCAN SCAN OFF SCAN ON OFF T OFF ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 49 Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off switch in the Scan On or Scan Off position. The current scan state is displayed. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed. Note: To exit the display menu ON without changing the scan state, press h or PTT. SCAN ON T OFF 50 Common Radio Features 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. 2 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. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 51 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. 52 Common Radio Features Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) Use your radio to make and receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio, or a radio can be used to call a landline phone. Answer a Phone Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button 1 When a phone call is received, you hear a telephone-type ringing, the LED blinks GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) blinks, and PHONE CALL is displayed. PHONE CALL m Telephone ringing Flashing GREEN LED 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 h to hang up and return to the home display. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 53 PHON 5551234 LIST POLICE 5558523 LNUM Common Radio Features Make a Phone Call Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PHON. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. The last phone number is dialed is displayed. Note:

If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3. 3 Press U or V to scroll to the phone number you want in the list. Press D, E, or F directly under LNUM to go to the last phone number dialed. 4 Press the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. If your call is not answered, go to Phone Call Display and alert Prompts on page page 56. OR 54 Common Radio Features PHON 5551234 LIST 5558523 LIST 6 Press h to hang up and return to the home display. Use the Keypad 1 Press U to find PHON. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. You see the last transmitted or received ID number. 3 Enter the phone number you want using the keypad. 4 Press the PTT button to start the phone call to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. OR If your call is not answered, go to Phone Call Display and alert Prompts on page page 56. 6 Press h to hang up and return to the home display. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 55 Common Radio Features Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, a long tone sounds. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. When a channel is not available, a busy tone sounds. The radio will automatically connect when a channel opens. When the phone system is busy, a long tone sounds. Try your call later. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. The system does not acknowledge your call. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. NO PHONE PHONE BUSY PHONE BUSY NO ACKNOWLDG Notes: A high-pitched tone, generated when you release the PTT button, indicates to the landline party that he or she can begin talking. You have the option of sending additional digits (overdial), such as an extension number, or credit card or PIN numbers, to the phone system. If the radio is programmed for live overdial, every digit entered after the call is connected is sent to the phone system. If the radio is programmed for buffered overdial, the digits pressed are entered into memory and then sent when the PTT button is pressed. Press the PTT to send either digits or voice, but not both at the same time. 56 Common Radio Features Private Calls (Trunking Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically verifies the receiving radio is active on the system and can display the callers ID. Answer a Private Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button. 1 When a private call is m received, you hear two alert tones, the LED blinks GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) blinks, and CALL RECEIVD is displayed. CALL RECEIVD Two tones Flashing GREEN LED 2 Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds. If the callers name is in the call list, it will be displayed. OR If the name is not in the call list, the callers ID number is displayed. 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. 4 Press h or the Call Response button to hang up. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 57 Common Radio Features Make a Private Call Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CALL. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. You see the last transmitted or received ID number 3 Press U or V to scroll to the ID number you want in the list. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 4 Press the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number. Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the private call to the displayed number. The called ID is momentarily displayed, followed by PLEASE WAIT. The called ID is displayed once connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. If the target radio does not respond before the time out, NO ANSWER is displayed. OR 5 58 CALL FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM PLEASE WAIT NO ACKNOWLDG NO ANSWER Use the Keypad 1 Press U to find CALL. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. You see the last transmitted or received ID number. 3 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want to call. OR OR 4 Press the PTT button to start the Private Call to the displayed number. Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the phone call to the displayed number. The called ID is momentarily displayed, followed by PLEASE WAIT. The called ID is displayed once connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. If the target radio does not respond before the time out, NO ANSWER is displayed. Common Radio Features CALL FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST PLEASE WAIT NO ACKNOWLDG NO ANSWER ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 59 Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users are away from their radios, or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can still send them a Call Alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system. Answer a Call Alert Page 1 When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones, the LED blinks GREEN, the call-received symbol (m) blinks, and PAGE RECEIVD is displayed. 2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. m PAGE RECEIVD Four repeating alert tones Flashing GREEN LED 60 Common Radio Features Make a Call Alert Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PAGE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. You see the last transmitted or received ID number. 3 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want to call. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 4 Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the page to the displayed number. PLEASE WAIT is displayed. The home display appears once you are connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. PAGE FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM PLEASE WAIT NO ACKNOWLDG ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 61 Common Radio Features Use the Keypad 1 Press U to find PAGE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. You see the last transmitted or received ID number. 3 Enter the ID number you want using the keypad. 4 Press the PTT button to start the Call Alert Page to the displayed number. OR Press the preprogrammed Quick Access button to start the page to the displayed number. PLEASE WAIT is displayed. The home display appears once you are connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO ACKNOWLDG is displayed. PAGE FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST PLEASE WAIT NO ACKNOWLDG 62 Common Radio Features Conventional Talkgroup Calls

(Conventional Operation Only) Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel. Select Talkgroup 1 Press U to find TGRP. TGRP 2 Press D, E, or F directly below TGRP. The last user-selected-and-

stored talkgroup, and its available softkeys, are displayed. 3 Press U or V to find the talkgroup you want. OR Use the keypad to enter the number of the desired corresponding talkgroup in the list. 4 Press D, E, or F directly below PSET (to select the preset or programmed talkgroup), or below SEL (to save the talkgroup and return to the home display). To exit, press h or the PTT button, or turn the 16-

Position Select knob. 5 TGRP 1 PSET SEL ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 63 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 Use the Menu 1 Press U to find DIR. DIR DIRECT MODE or RPTR MODE DIR RPTR DIR RPTR r DIRECT MODE 2 Press D, E, or F directly below DIR. The current operation is momentarily displayed. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below DIR or RPTR. If DIR is selected, the display shows r and DIRECT MODE. 4 Press h to exit display menu without changing the current operation. 64 Special Radio Features PTT ID Receive This feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you are currently receiving. This ID can be a maximum of eight characters and can be viewed by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher. Transmit Your radios ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radios ID is sent continuously during the voice message. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 65 Special Radio Features View Your Radios ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press U or V to find CALL or PAGE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE. 3 Press V. CALL or PAGE MY ID:

701111 Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button 1 Press the Call or Page button. 2 Press V. MY ID:

701111 66 Special Radio Features Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other. This feature is typically used during special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio technician. You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher. Note: If you try to access a zone or channel that has been reserved by the dispatcher as a dynamically regrouped mode for other users, you will hear an invalid tone. When your radio is dynamically regrouped, it automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel. You see the dynamically regrouped channels name, and hear a gurgle tone. Press the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping, the radio automatically returns to the zone and channel that you were using before the radio was dynamically regrouped. Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find RPGM. RPGM 2 Press D, E, or F directly below RPGM. The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher. REPRGRM RQST ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 67 Special Radio Features 3 If you hear one beep

- Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again. OR

- Press h to cancel and return to the home display. OR If you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dis-

patcher. Your radio returns to the home display. OR If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone. Try again or press h. NO ACKNOWLDG An alert tone Use the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button 1 Press the Reprogram Request button. You see REPRGRM RQST. The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher. REPRGRM RQST 68 Special Radio Features One beep Five beeps NO ACKNOWLDG An alert tone 2 If you hear one beep

- Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again OR

- Press h to hang up and return to the home display. OR If you hear five beeps, the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dis-

patcher. Your radio returns to the home display. OR If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds, you see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a low-pitched alert tone. Try again or press h. Select Enable / Disable The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two categories: Select Enabled or Select Disabled. Select-enabled radios are free to change to any available channel, including the dynamic-regrouping channel, once the user has selected the dynamic-regrouping position. Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio to remain on the dynamic-regrouping channel. The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your radio is Select Disabled. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 69 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. FAILSOFT Medium-pitched tone 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:

The display shows OUT OF RANGE and the currently selected zone/channel combination, and/

or you hear a low-pitched tone. Your radio remains in this out-of-

range condition until it locks onto a control channel, or it locks onto a failsoft channel, or it is turned off. AND/OR Low-pitched tone Locks onto a control channel, Locks onto a failsoft channel, Turned off. OUT OF RANGE or or 70 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 Use the Menu 1 Press U or V to find SITE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below SITE. The current lock state is displayed. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below LOCK or UNLK. SITE SITE UNLOCKED LOCK UNLK SITE LOCKED LOCK UNLK The new site-lock state is saved. Your radio returns to the home display. Use the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button 1 Press the Site Lock/Unlock SITE LOCKED button. The current lock state is momentarily displayed. OR 2 Press and hold the Site Lock/

Unlock button until you see the desired lock state. OR SITE UNLOCKED SITE LOCKED SITE UNLOCKED ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 71 Special Radio Features Site Trunking If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to what is known as site trunking. The display shows SITE TRUNKNG and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site. Site View and Change You can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one. View the Current Site Momentarily press the preprogrammed Site Search button. The display shows the name of the current site and its corresponding Received Signal Strength Indicator

(RSSI) symbol (s) If the radio is scanning for a new site, the display momentarily shows SCANING SITE. OR s SITE 2 SCANING SITE 72 Special Radio Features Change the Current Site Press and hold down the preprogrammed Site Search button to manually force the change to a new site. You hear a tone, and the display shows SCANING SITE while the radio scans for a new site. The radio returns to the home display when it finds a new site. Tone SCANING SITE ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 73 Special Radio Features Time and Date Using this special feature, you may program the time and date as you might with other electronic devices. The clock display is enabled by a qualified radio technician. The default time setting is a 12-

hour clock. If a 24-hour clock is selected, AM/

PM selection is not available. 12HR 00:00AM The default setting for the domestic date shows MDY. MDY 00/00/00 Edit Time and Date 1 Press U to find CLCK. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CLCK. The current setting is displayed. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below EDIT.The first item blinks. 4 Press X or Y to change the selected item. CLCK 12HR 03:54AM MDY 03/07/01 EDIT 12HR 03:54AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 24HR 03:54 MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 74 Special Radio Features Note: Press h at any time to return to the home display without saving your changes. OR Press U one or more times to move to an item you wish to change. 5 Press X or Y to change the selected item. 6 Press U one or more times to move to an item in the date field. 7 Press X or Y to change the selected item. 8 When you have made all your changes, press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your changes and return to the Home display. 12HR 03:54AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 12HR 03:58AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 12HR 03:58AM MDY 03/07/01 SAVE 12HR 03:58AM MDY 03/08/01 SAVE Note:

If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu, the radio exits clock setting, your changes are lost, and the call information is displayed. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 75 Special Radio Features Notes 76 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Automatic Registration Service (ARS) The Automatic Registration Service feature provides an automated data application registration for the radio. When you turn on the radio, the device automatically registers with the server. Data applications within the fixed network can determine the presence of a device on the system and send data to the device. For example: Text Messaging Service (TMS). The Automatic Registration Service for the radio consists of 2 modes:

ARS Server Mode (default mode) ARS Non Server Mode Note: The default ARS mode can be changed by a qualified radio technician using the radios programming software. Selecting or Changing ARS Mode Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choice between the following methods:

Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob After the zone you want is displayed, turn the 16-Position Select knob to the desired mode. Select Mode Method 2: Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CHAN. CHAN ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 77 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display shows the cur-

rent channel name (in this case, NONSVR) blinking and the zone (Z1), not blinking. Z1 NONSVR 3 Press U to find the channel

/mode you want. 09:19AM Z1 ARSSVR USER PROG Server mode TMS 09:19AM Z1 NONSVR USER PROG TMS ARS non-server mode Note:

If the channel/mode you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3. 4 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. UNPROGRAMMED 78 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features ARS User Login Feature The user login feature allows you as the user to be associated with the radio. With this association, every data application (Example: Text Messaging Service) will take on a friendly username. You can still send text messages without logging in as a user. The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message. Accessing the User Login Feature The user login feature can be accessed by selecting a menu item on the display or through a programmable button. 1 Press U until USER appears on the display. To access the user login screen through the menu item, press D below USER. To access the user login screen through a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed user button. 2 Note: Radio buttons that are preprogrammed mean that a qualified radio technician must use the radios programming software to assign a feature to a button. Any programmable buttons on the radio can be programmed to access the user login feature. See Programmable Features on page 4. 3 The user login screen appears. 09:19AM ID:|

PIN:

LOGN ID PIN ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 79 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Login as a User 1 Press E below ID to enter your username at the prompt. 09:19AM ID:|

PIN:

LOGN ID PIN 2 You can enter a username via direct entry using the keypad multi-

tap function. Press the key labeled with the desired character, once for the first character, twice for the second, and so on. For example:

To enter S, press 7 key four times. To enter 7, press the key five times. If you do not press a key for a few seconds, the character is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position. Number of times the key is pressed 4

2 3 4 5 6 S 8 Z 5

a d g j m 7 t 9 6 b e h k n p u w 7 c f i l o q v x 8 9 r y s z Key 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 2 A 3 D 4 G 5 J 6 M 7 P 8 T 9 W

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C F I L O R V Y 80 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features OR Select a predefined username from the list of predefined username. See Selecting a Predefined Username on page 84 for information on how to add a predefined username. Note: Valid characters for a username entry are capital letters A-Z, small letters a-z, numbers 0-9, *, #, -

, / and the space character. The maximum length for a username is 8 characters. Username will not be case sensitive in server mode and will be case sensitive in non-

server mode. 3 Press F below PIN to enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number) number at the prompt. The maximum PIN length is 4 digits. The PIN number will appear as asterisks. 09:19AM ID:User228 PIN:****

ID PIN LOGN ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 81 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 09:19AM ID:User228 IN PROGRESS CNCL Server mode 09:19AM ID:User228 OFFLINE LOGT Non ARS enabled mode 09:19AM ID:User228 LOGGED IN LOGT 09:19AM ID:User228 LOGIN FAILED 4 To log in :

Press D below LOGN. In ARS server mode :

The progress screen appears. In ARS non-server mode :

The logged in confirmation screen appears. In non-ARS enabled mode :

The display shows OFFLINE. 5 Press D below CNCL to 6 cancel the login in progress screen and return to the initial user login screen. The logged in confirmation screen appears when the login process is successful. The successful user login indicator (IP indicator) will be shown on the display. 7 When you enter an invalid username or PIN, login fails and the user login screen will display a momentary text LOGIN FAILED. The user login failure indicator

(blinking IP indicator) is shown on the display. 82 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 09:19AM CLR PRIVATE DATA?

YES NO 09:19AM PRIVATE DATA CLEARED 8 To log out :

Press D below LOGT Upon pressing the LOGT button, a confirmation screen appears. Press D below YES to clear all your private data. A momentary text PRIVATE DATA CLEARED is shown. OR Press F below NO to keep your private data. Note: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging inbox, Draft and Sent folder. The next user will be able to access the Inbox, Draft and Sent messages if private data is not deleted. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 83 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Selecting a Predefined Username 1 Press U to scroll to the next username. OR Press V to scroll to the previous username. Press and hold U, to scroll to the next usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate. OR Press and hold V, to scroll to the previous usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate. If you log in with a selected predefined username comprising of 8 characters or more, or one with an invalid character, you will see a momentary text INVALID ID on the display. Note: A predefined username may sometimes be invalid because the programming software that is used to set predefined usernames allows you to set usernames comprising of 8 characters or more. 2 84 09:19AM INVALID ID PIN:

ID LOGN PIN ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Text Messaging The Text Messaging Service (TMS) is an application service through which you can send and receive text messages. You can send 3 types of text messages, namely A new text message (free form messages) Predefined messages (quick text messages) Edited quick text messages Accessing TMS Feature Use the Menu 1 a) Press U until TMS appears on the display. b) Press F directly below 09:19AM TMS. Z1 ARSSVR USER TMS PROG Use the TMS Feature Button 1 Press to access the TMS feature screen. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 85 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Use the Preprogrammed TMS Button 1 Press the preprogrammed button to access the TMS feature screen. Pressing and holding the preprogrammed button for TMS brings you directly to the Inbox screen. Note: Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access TMS feature. See Programmable Features on page 4 for more information on buttons that are programmable to access TMS. The TMS features main menu consists of the Inbox, Compose, Draft, Sent and Back option. See TMS Menu Options on page 87 for explanation on each menu option. Press U or V to scroll through the main menu options. 2 86 User228 00000034 INBX COMP DRFT ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Table 1: TMS Menu Options Menu Options Description/Function INBX COMP DRFT SENT BACK EDIT SAVE RPLY DEL ADDR NEW LIST IMPT This is used to store new incoming messages or messages that you have received. The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages. This menu option brings you to the compose screen. This is used to store all saved messages or messages that are to be sent at a later time. The Draft folder can hold up to 10 messages. This is used to store the messages that you have already sent. The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages. This menu option brings you back to the TMS main menu or previous menu. This menu option brings you to the Quick Text Messages screen. This menu option allows you to save your messages to the Draft folder. This menu option allows you to reply to a message. This menu option allows you to delete a message. This menu option allows you to key in the target address, or select one from the list. This menu option allows you to compose a new message. This menu option allows you to select a predefined message. This menu option is used to toggle on/off the Priority flag for an outgoing message. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 87 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Menu Options Description/Function RQRP CURR ALL This menu option is used to toggle on/off the Request Reply flag for an outgoing message. This menu option is used to delete the current selected message. This menu option is used to delete all the messages in the current message folder. Table 2: TMS Status Symbols Symbol Indication Priority Message This icon is displayed when Priority is toggled on before sending the message. in the Inbox folder for messages which are flagged with Priority. Request Reply This icon is displayed when Request Reply is toggled on before sending the message. in the Inbox folder for messages which are flagged with Request Reply. Inbox Full This icon is displayed when the Inbox folder is full. New Message Icon This icon is displayed when a new incoming message is received. 88 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Symbol Indication Message Sent This icon indicates that the selected message has been successfully sent. Message Unsent This icon indicates that the selected message was not successfully sent. Read Message This icon is used to indicate that the selected message in the Inbox has been read. Unread Message This icon indicates that the selected message in the Inbox folder has not been read. Message Index This icon indicates the index of the current message the user is viewing. Example: if the user is looking at the third message out of a total of 6 messages in the Inbox folder, the icon is displayed as the icon on the left column. Num Lock This icon indicates that the text entry is currently in num lock mode. Normal Mode This icon indicates that the text entry is currently in the normal mode. Uppercase This icon is displayed during text editing mode to indicate that the text entry is currently in uppercase mode. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 89 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Receive a Message When you receive a message, a momentary text, NEW MSG appears on the display along with a new message icon. 09:19AM NEW MSG USER TMS PROG To View Message from the Inbox. 1 Access TMS (Launch TMS). 2 Press D directly below INBX. User228 00000034 INBX COMP DRFT INBOX 01/01 FROM:User Hello RPLY DEL BACK 3 The Inbox screen appears. The first message in the list is displayed. Inbox can hold up to 30 messages. Message status icons are displayed at the top of the screen. See TMS Status Symbols on page 88 for further details on these icons. 4 Scroll to the message you want to read by pressing the U button. Note: If the message fills more than one screen, scroll to read it by pressing X or Y button. To delete the message, press E below DEL. See Delete a Message on page 96 for further details. 5 90 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Compose a New Text Message 1 Press D below COMP to compose a new message. The Compose Message Screen appears. LIST or NEW option appears on the display. LIST OR NEW NEW LIST BACK 2 Press D below NEW to type a new message. A blinking cursor appears on the display indicating point of input.

ADDR SAVE BACK 3 Writing Text Type your message using the keypad. Press the key labeled with the desired character, once for the first character, twice for the second, and so on. For example:

To enter s, press 7 key four times. To enter 7, press the key five times. If you do not press a key for a few seconds, the character is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position. Press # key to delete a character. You can move the cursor by pressing U or V. Press and hold 0 to toggle between normal text entry mode, uppercase mode and num lock mode. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 91 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features i) During the uppercase mode, multi-tapping the keys will Note:

only scroll through the uppercase letters.

(Example : A->B->C->2) ii) During the num lock mode, pressing the keypad will only enter the numeric digits. Subsequent presses of the same key will insert the same digit to the text message (no multi-tap). Table 3: Keypad Characters Key Number of times the key is pressed (in normal mode) 1 9 0 0 or press and hold to toggle between normal text 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 entry mode, uppercase mode and num lock mode. 1 1 . , ? ! ; @ _ - * # & $ / + = \ ( ) 2 a 3 d 4 g 5 j 6 m 7 p 8 t 9 w

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# Delete a character B E H K N P U W A D G J M 7 T 9 C F I L O Q V X 2 3 4 5 6 s 8 z b e h k n q u x c f i l o r v y R Y S Z 92 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 4 Addressing a Message Press D below ADDR to address your outgoing message. ADDR:|

The Address input screen appears. Press U or V to scroll through the address list. IMPT RQRP BACK OR Use direct address entry via multi-tap. 5 Append a Priority Message or Request Reply Before sending your message, you can append a priority message or a request reply to your message.

ADDR:|

IMPT RQRP BACK Press D below IMPT to toggle on/off a Priority flag for an outgoing message. A Priority flag icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on. See TMS Status Symbols on page 88. Press E below RQRP to toggle on/off the Request Reply icon for an outgoing message. A Request Reply status icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on. See TMS Status Symbols on page 88. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 93 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note: When you receive a message on the XTS 5000 radio that is flagged with the Request Reply icon, you must manually respond to the sender that you have received the message. The system will not automatically send back a notification that the radio received such message. Note: The Priority flag on a message does not imply that the message will get higher priority over the other messages when it is being transmitted. It is just an indication that can be embedded into a message to let the receiver know that the message is important. 6 When an address has been appended to the outgoing message, press the PTT button to send your message. OR Press E below SAVE to save your message for sending at a later time. The message will be saved in the Draft folder. See To Access the Draft Folder on page 97 for further details. Send a Predefined Message The Quick Text Messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently. 1 Press E below LIST to QT 001/002 Ill be late ADDR EDIT BACK use the predefined message OR Press on the preprogrammed Quick Text button. The first predefined message appears. 94 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note: Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access the Quick Text Messages feature. See Programmable Features on page 4 for more information on buttons that are programmable to access Quick Text Messages. QT 001/002 Ill be late ADDR SAVE BACK 2 When a message has been selected from the list, address your message and press the PTT button to send the message. Edit a Quick Text Message 1 Press E below EDIT to edit a quick text message. The Editing Screen appears. A blinking cursor appears at the end of the predefined text. Edit your message using the keypad. 2 Press E below SAVE to save the edited changes. The message is saved in the Draft folder. 3 When an address has been appended to the outgoing message, press the PTT button to send the edited message. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 95 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features LIST OR NEW NEW LIST BACK INBOX 001/002 FROM:User228 Hello CURR ALL BACK Reply to a Received Message 1 Press D below RPLY to reply to a message. The Compose Message Screen appears. LIST or NEW option appears on the display. 2 Press D below NEW to type a new message. OR Press E below LIST to use the predefined message /

quick text message. Delete a Message 1 From the Inbox, Draft or Sent screen, scroll to select a message for deletion. 2 After selecting a message, press E below DEL. The display shows 2 delete options. Press D below CURR to delete only the current message. OR Press E below ALL to delete all messages. 96 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 3 When you select to delete all messages, a confirmation screen appears. Press D below YES to delete all messages. INBOX 001/002 DEL ALL?

YES NO BACK To Access the Draft Folder The Draft folder stores the messages that were saved previously. The Draft folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest draft in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in. 1 Press F below DRFT. The DRAFT 001/002 Draft screen appears. The first draft in the list is displayed. I will meet you at 9am EDIT DEL BACK 2 Press U or V to scroll through the list of drafts. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III 97 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Access the Sent Folder The Sent folder stores the messages that were sent out previously. The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest Sent message in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in. 1 Press D below SENT. The SENT 001/002

TO:User826 Good morning IMPT RQRP BACK Sent screen appears. The first sent message in the list is displayed. A message delivery icon will be displayed at the top right corner of the screen. See TMS Status Symbols on page 88 for more details. 2 Press U or V to scroll through the list of other messages that have been sent. 98 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. 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. 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 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 99 Helpful Tips 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. 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 106. 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 100 Helpful Tips 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 by the following:

LED and Sounds you see the LED flash red when the PTT Button is pressed indicating low battery you hear a low-battery chirp (short, high-pitched tone) Conventional Fuel Gauge Symbol A flashing fuel gauge symbol (b) is displayed only when the battery voltage drops to low level. In this case, replace the battery with a fully charged one. Smart Fuel Gauge Symbol Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date. Consult the Smart Battery manual. All conditions must be met for a battery to be classified as a Smart Battery. When your radio has a Smart Battery installed, the fuel gauge symbol is always displayed. Gauge shows:

if the batterys charge is:

71% to 100% full b j k l 10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins flashing) 41% to 70%

11% to 40%

Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge shows the lowest level. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 101 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. 102 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 7 150.8162 162174 6.5 165 BLUE 380435 83 RED 3.3 3.1 78 GREEN 435470 470520 2.8 71 BLACK 5.2 133 GRAY 380520 178 BLACK Antenna Kit No. NAD6563 NAD6566 NAD6567 NAD6568 NAE6546 NAE6547 NAE6548 NAE6549 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 103 Approx. Length in. mm 7 Insulator Color Code Frequency Range

(MHz) Antenna Kit No. 178 RED 806870 NAF5037 8 200 RED 6.7 169 BLUE 806870 896 941 NAF5039 NAF5038 8 3.4 201 BLUE 85 WHITE 896 941 806941 NAF5040 NAF5042 7 178 GREEN 764870 NAF5080 Helpful Tips Antenna Type 800 MHz whip, halfwave 800 MHz dipole 900MHz whip, halfwave 900MHz dipole 800/900 MHz stubby, quarterwave 700/800 MHz whip 104 Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I portable two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise Antennas NAD6563 NAD6566 NAD6567 NAD6568 NAE6546 NAE6547 NAE6548 NAE6549 NAF5037 NAF5038 NAF5039 NAF5040 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) 900 MHz whip, halfwave (896 941 MHz) 800 MHz dipole (806870 MHz) 900 MHz dipole (896941 MHz) 800/900 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806941 MHz) 700/800 MHz whip (764870 MHz) ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 105 Accessories Batteries NTN9815 NTN9816

*NTN9857 NiCd high-capacity NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe, IMPRES NiMH ultra-high-capacity, IMPRES

*NTN9858

*NNTN6263 JedRay NiMH FM, Battery Immersible, IMPRES

* Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li-

Ion batteries) to extend life of batteries by preventing excessive battery discharge during customer use. Motorola strongly recommends charging these batteries with Motorola-approved IMPRES desktop charges programmed with version 3.4 of the IMPRES desktop charger software. Carry 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 106 Accessories Chargers NLN7967 NLN7968 NTN1168 NTN1169 NTN1170 NTN1177 NTN1178 NTN1179 NTN1667 NTN1668 NTN1669 NTN1873 NTN1874 NTN1875 NTN4796 NTN7209 RLN4884 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) 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 Single-unit Travel Charger 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) ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 107 Accessories 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 RMN5074 RMN5073 RMN5072 Speaker mic, 3-piece Speaker mic, 2-piece Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud 18 inch Public Safety Microphone 24 inch Public Safety Microphone 30 inch Public Safety Microphone Note: Accessories RMN5074, RMN5073 and RMN5072 are to be used with wavelength antenna option only. 108 Accessories Surveillance Accessories Adapters and Adapter Cable BDN6673 BDN6676 NTN8613 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645) Jedi adapter Surveillance accessory adapter CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers NTN1624 NTN1625 NTN1663 NTN1736 Earpieces BDN6641 BDN6664 BDN6665 BDN6666 BDN6667 BDN6668 BDN6669 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) 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 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 109 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 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 Accessories BDN6670 BDN6677 BDN6678 BDN6719 BDN6726 BDN6727 BDN6728 BDN6729 BDN6730 BDN6731 BDN6732 BDN6780 BDN6781 110 Accessories Headsets and Headset Accessories BDN6635 BDN6636 BDN6645 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 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 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 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 111 Accessories Notes 112 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 / XTS 2500I Model III 113 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 7 114 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 / XTS 2500I Model III 115 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. 116 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. Privately page an individual by sending 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 / XTS 2500I Model III 117 Glossary Cursor Deadlock Digital Private Line

(DPL) Digital Signal Dispatcher Dynamic Regrouping Failsoft FCC Hang Up Home Display LCD LED Menu Entry 118 A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display. Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt. 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. The first display information after the radio completes its self test. Liquid Crystal Display. Light-emitting diode. A software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the display selection of these features is controlled by the D, E, and F buttons. NiCd NiMH Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed Monitor Network Access Code Page Personality PIN Preprogrammed Private

(Conversation) Call Private Line (PL) Programmable PTT Glossary 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. emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel. A one-way alert, with audio and/or display messages. A set of unique features specific to a radio. Personal Identification Number. A feature that has been assigned in advance by a qualified technician. Allows you to have a private conversation with 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. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 119 Glossary Radio Frequency

(RF) Repeater Selective Switch Squelch Standby 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. 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. Text Messaging Service. The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. (See Conventional.) A grouping of channels. Talkaround Talkgroup TMS Trunking Zone 120 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 / XTS 2500I 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 / XTS 2500I Model III 121 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 122 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 / XTS 2500I Model III 123 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 124 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 / XTS 2500I Model III 125 Commercial Warranty Notes 126 Index A access draft folder ...............................97 inbox ........................................90 sent folder ...............................98 TMS feature use the menu .......................85 use the preprogrammed TMS button ...................................86 use TMS feature button .......85 user login feature ....................79 accessories antennas ...............................105 batteries ................................106 belt clips ................................106 body-worn .............................106 carry accessories ..................106 chargers ................................107 Commport integrated microphone/

receivers ..............................109 earpieces ...............................109 headsets ................................111 microphones, remote speaker 108 radio interface modules .........111 switches ................................111 alert tones ...................................13 analog squelch ............................36 answer phone call private call use the preprogrammed call response button ...................53 use the preprogrammed call response button ...................57 antenna .......................................20 radio operating frequencies ...103 antennas ...................................105 App button ..................................10 attach adapter ....................................23 antenna ...................................20 battery .....................................18 belt clip ....................................21 universal connector cover ....... 22 B backlight ....................................... 5 batteries .................................... 106 battery ........................................ 17 battery charge status ............ 101 charger .................................... 17 charging the battery ................ 17 recycling and disposal ........... 102 belt clip ....................................... 21 C call alert paging .......................... 60 answer a call alert page .......... 60 make a call alert use the keypad .................... 62 use the menu ...................... 61 carry accessories belt clips ................................ 106 body-worn ............................. 106 change ARS mode .............................. 77 change passwords ..................... 34 charge the battery ...................... 17 chargers ................................... 107 enhanced and multi-unit line cords 107 common radio features ............... 33 conventional mode operation ....................... 32 squelch options ....................... 36 talkgroup calls ......................... 63 conventional fuel gauge symbol 101 D delete a message ....................... 96 digital squelch ............................. 36 display .......................................... 5 dynamic priority change .............. 52 dynamic regrouping .................... 67 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 127 Index E edit call, page, or phone list name use the menu .......................47 call, page, or phone list number use the menu .......................45 quick text message ..................95 time and date ...........................74 edit a list name ............................47 emergency ..................................39 keep-alive ................................42 send a silent emergency alarm 41 send an emergency alarm .......39 send an emergency call ...........40 F failsoft ..........................................70 four-way navigation button ..........10 G general radio operation .................1 glossary .....................................117 H home button ................................10 I inbox delete a message ....................96 view message ..........................90 individual calls .............................53 K keypad ........................................11 L LED indicators .............................12 list scan list empty .........................44 view a list .................................43 lists ..............................................43 lock or unlock a site use the menu ...........................71 128 use the preprogrammed site lock/

unlock button .........................71 M make a phone call use the menu ..........................54 use the quick access button ....54 make a private call use the menu ....................58, 60 use the quick access button 58, 60 menu TMS menu options ..................87 menu entry (softkey) .....................8 menu select buttons ......................8 menu selection features ................9 microphones, remote speaker ..108 mode ARS Non server mode ............77 ARS server mode ....................77 mute or unmute keypad tones ....35 use the menu ..........................35 using the preprogrammed side button .....................................35 N notations used in this manual .......1 O out-of-range ................................70 P phone call make use the menu .......................54 use the quick access button 54 phone call display and alert prompts 56 physical features of the radio ........3 PIN enter pin ..................................81 PL defeat ....................................37 predefined message,quick text .................94 username ................................84 priority message ......................88 priority private call answer use the keypad ....................59 use the preprogrammed call response button ...................57 make use the menu .................58, 60 use the quick access button 58, 60 private data .................................83 programmable features .................4 PTT ID ........................................65 R radio care cleaning ...................................99 handling ...................................99 radio lock change your password ............34 unlock your radio .....................33 receive a message ......................90 receive and transmit use the preprogrammed monitor button .....................................31 without using the volume set and monitor buttons ......................29 remote speaker microphone adapter remove the adapter .................23 remove antenna ...................................20 battery .....................................18 belt clip ....................................21 remote speaker microphone adapter ...................................23 universal connector .................22 repeater or direct operation .........64 select repeater or direct ...........64 reply a message .........................91 reprogram request ......................67 use the preprogrammed reprogram Index request button ....................... 68 request a new dynamic regrouping using the menu ....................... 67 S scan ............................................ 49 delete a nuisance channel ...... 51 turn scan on and off ................ 49 scan (conventional only) make a dynamic priority change . 52 scan list empty ............................ 44 select channel method 1: use the preprogrammed channel selector ................................ 27 method 2: use the menu ..... 28 enable / disable ....................... 69 repeater or direct operation use the menu ...................... 64 talkgroup ................................. 63 zone use the menu ...................... 26 use the preprogrammed zone switch .................................. 27 send emergency alarm .................... 39 emergency call ........................ 40 new text message ................... 91 predefined message,quick text message ................................ 94 silent emergency alarm ........... 41 service ........................................ 99 site lock ...................................... 71 site trunking ................................ 72 site view and change .................. 72 smart battery condition use the menu ...................... 19 use the preprogrammed smart battery button ...................... 19 smart fuel gauge symbol .......... 101 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 129 use the menu .......................66 use the preprogrammed call or page button .........................66 view message .............................90 W warranty ....................................121 writing text ...................................91 Z zones and channels ....................26 Index standard accessories ..................17 status TMS status symbols ................88 status symbols ..............................6 surveillance accessories ...........109 Commport integrated microphone/

receivers ..............................109 earpieces ...............................109 headsets and headset accessories

..............................................111 radio interface modules for ear microphones ........................111 switches ....................................111 T text messaging ............................85 time and date ..............................74 edit time and date ....................74 time-out timer ..............................38 trunking system controls .............70 turn the radio off ..........................25 turn the radio on ..........................25 U universal connector attach the cover .......................22 remove the cover .....................22 user access use the menu item ...............79 use the preprogrammed user button .............................79, 94 log out ......................................83 login .........................................80 username direct entry, multi-tap ...............80 predefined username ...............81 valid characters .......................81 V view list ............................................43 your radios ID number 130