Motorola XTS2500 User Manual

ASTRO® XTSTM 2500Digital Portable Radio Model IUser Guide

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ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I viiAccessories ... 43Antennas ...

viiiTable 1: Channel MapUse the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 1General Radio OperationNotations Used in This ManualYou will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes throughout this m

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ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 3General Radio OperationPhysical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I RadioItem Page Item Page1 Antenna 10 8 On/Off/Volume Control

4General Radio OperationProgrammable FeaturesThe programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain so

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 5General Radio OperationLED IndicatorsAlert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.Table 2: LED Ind

6General Radio OperationLong, Low-Pitched ToneNo ACK Received when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Time-Out Timer Timed Outafter time ou

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 7General Radio OperationLong, Medium-Pitched ToneVolume Set when volume changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exit upon exiting

8General Radio OperationStandard AccessoriesBatteryCharge the BatteryThe Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to usin

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 9General Radio OperationAttach the BatteryRemove the Battery1 With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the

10General Radio OperationAntennaFor information regarding other available antennas, see page 43.Attach the AntennaRemove the AntennaWith the radio off

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 11General Radio OperationBelt ClipAttach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of th

12General Radio OperationUniversal Connector CoverThe universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect cer

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 13General Radio OperationRemote Speaker Microphone AdapterThe Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of

14General Radio OperationRadio On and OffTurn the Radio OnTurn the Radio OffTurn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise.• If the test is successful,

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 15General Radio OperationZones and ChannelsA zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio char-acteristics, su

16General Radio OperationReceive / TransmitRadio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital chan

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 17General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. Se

ASTRO® XTS™ 2500Digital Portable Radio, Model IQuick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occ

18General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Monitor Button1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.2 Press the Monitor button an

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 19General Radio OperationConventional Mode OperationYour radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls.1 Momentar

20General Radio OperationNotes

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 21Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power LevelThis feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. Th

22Common Radio FeaturesTime-out TimerThe time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 23Common Radio FeaturesEmergencyIf the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal override

24Common Radio FeaturesSend an Emergency AlarmAn Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the em

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 25Common Radio FeaturesSend a Silent Emergency AlarmSend an Emergency CallAn Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving

26Common Radio FeaturesThe radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call, except, if enabled, it will return to one of the foll

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 27Common Radio FeaturesEmergency Keep-AliveWith Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency state, you canno

28Common Radio FeaturesScanThe scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. The list

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 29Common Radio FeaturesConventional Scan OnlyMake a Dynamic Priority ChangeWhile the radio is scanning, the dynamic priority ch

30Common Radio FeaturesTelephone Calls (Trunking Only)Use your radio to receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio.Ans

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 31Common Radio FeaturesPrivate Calls (Trunking Only)These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the cu

32Common Radio FeaturesCall Alert PagingCall Alert allows your radio to work like a pager.Answer a Call Alert Page1 When a Call Alert Page is received

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 33Common Radio FeaturesRepeater or Direct OperationAlso known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and

34Common Radio FeaturesNotes

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 35Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System ControlsFailsoftThe failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a tr

36Special Radio FeaturesSite LockThis feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This featur

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 37Helpful TipsRadio CareCleaningTo clean the external surfaces of your radio:1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing deterge

iASTRO® XTS™ 2500 Digital Portable RadioModel IUser Guide6881094C04-DMOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Pat

38Helpful TipsServiceProper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance a

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 39Helpful TipsBatteryBattery LifeBattery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcha

40Helpful TipsBattery Recycling and DisposalNickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be ava

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 41Helpful TipsAntennaRadio Operating FrequenciesThe following antenna types are compatible with your radio:Before installing th

42Helpful Tips800 MHz whip,halfwave7 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039800 MHz stubby, quarterwave3.4 86 WHITE 806–870

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 43AccessoriesMotorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 portable two-way

44AccessoriesCarry AccessoriesBelt ClipsBody-WornChargersHLN6853 Belt clip, 2 1/4 inchNNTN4115 Carrying case, leather with 3-in. swivel belt loop and

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 45AccessoriesEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsMicrophones, Remote SpeakerNTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110VNTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220

46AccessoriesSurveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter CableCommPort® Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpiecesBDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for us

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 47AccessoriesHeadsets and Headset AccessoriesBDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-phone (exceeds OSHA lim

iiThis declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC CFR 47 Par

48AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear MicrophonesSwitchesNMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTTNMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 49Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and

50Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeNon-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissions, such as fishing reports, rendezv

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 51Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range8 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156

52Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general p

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 53GlossaryThis is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.ACK Acknowledgment of communication.Active Channel A channel

54GlossaryDigital Private Line (DPL)A type of coded squelch using data bursts. Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone.Digital S

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 55GlossaryNon-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent on this same

56GlossarySquelch Special electronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio which reduces, or squelches, unwanted signals before they are heard in

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 57Commercial WarrantyLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC.

iiiProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements

58Commercial Warrantythe Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warrant

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 59Commercial Warrantywhich sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola

60Commercial Warrantythe time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 61Commercial Warrantythe use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in conne

62Commercial WarrantyNotes

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 63IndexAaccessoriesantennas ...43batteries ...43belt clips ...

64IndexRradio carecleaning ...37handling ...37receive / transmituse the preprogrammed

6881094C04-D*6881094C04*MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO and CommPort are registeredin the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product ors

ivNo part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I vContentsDeclaration of Conformity ................. iiProduct Safety and RF E