® TM ASTRO XTS 5000 Digital Portable Radio Model III User Guide
ASTRO® XTS™ 5000 Digital Portable Radio, Model III Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ! Caution 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.
Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation) m Receiving an individual call Entry p The radio is in the view or program mode; On Steady = view mode; Flashing = program mode BATT Smart Battery CALL Private Call/Selective Call Received signal strength for the current site (trunking only). The more stripes in the symbol, the stronger the signal. CHAN s b Flashes when the battery is low.
ASTRO ® XTS™ 5000 Digital Portable Radio Model III User Guide Motorola, Inc. 8000 West Sunrise Blvd. Ft.
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 C a u t i o n enclosed with your radio. ! ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
Contents Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii Documentation Copyrights ................................................................ ii Disclaimer ......................................................................................... ii General Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Notations Used in This Manual ..................................
Contents Common Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Selectable Power Level ...................................................................27 Use the Menu ............................................................................27 Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch ...........28 Radio Lock .......................................................................................29 Unlock Your Radio .................................................................
Contents Answer a Private Call ............................................................... 59 Initiate a Private Call ................................................................. 59 Select an ID Number ................................................................ 60 Make a Private Call .................................................................. 61 Selective Calls (ASTRO Conventional Only) .................................. 62 Quick Access (One-Touch) .....................................
Contents Site Trunking .............................................................................93 Site View and Change ..............................................................94 Time and Date .................................................................................95 Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Radio Care ......................................................................................97 Things to Avoid .........................
Contents Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Commercial Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, Cautions, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed. An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed. ! WARNING An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc.
General Radio Operation Your XTS 5000 Model III Radio 1 21 20 2 19 18 17 3 16 4 15 5 14 6 13 7 12 8 11 10 9 MAEPF-27193-A 2
General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 5000 Model III Radio Table 2: Physical Features No. Feature 1 Antenna 2 On/Off/Volume Control Knob 3 LED 4 Microphone 5 PTT (Push-to-Talk) Button 6 Menu Select Buttons 7 4-Way Navigation Button Page No.
General Radio Operation Table 3: Programmable Features Feature Page Feature Page Feature Page Call Alert 65 Phone 54 Selective Call 62 Call Response 59 PL Defeat 34 Site Lock/ Unlock 92 Channel 22 Private Call 58 Site Search 94 Dynamic Priority 53 Repeater/Direct 75 Smart Battery 16 Emergency 36 Reprogram Request 89 Status 73 Keypad Mute 32 Scan List Programming 47 TX Power Level 28 Light 5 Scan On/Off 51 Volume Set 24 Monitor 25 Secure/Clear 77 Zone 21
General Radio Operation Backlight If poor light conditions make the display, keypad, or channel numbers (around the 16-Position Select knob) difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button. These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the Light button again. Status Symbols The top two display rows contain symbols that indicate radio operating conditions.
General Radio Operation Table 4: Status Symbols (Continued) Symbol Indication Page No. r Talkaround • On = you are talking directly to another radio, not through a repeater, during conventional operation only • Off = you are talking through a repeater 74 C Monitor (Carrier Squelch) The selected channel is being monitored during conventional operation only.
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 one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed through 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.
General Radio Operation Menu Entry Features Table 5: Menu Entries Feature Menu Entry Page Menu Entry Page Smart Battery BATT 16 Phone PHON 55 Private Call / Selective Call CALL 59/63 Editing PROG 41 Channel Selection CHAN 22 Password PSWD 30 Time/Date CLCK 95 TX Power Level PWR 27 Repeater/Direct DIR 74 Rekey Request REKY 85 Key Zeroization ERAS 82 Reprogram Request RPGM 88 KEY 79 Scan On/Off SCAN 51 Keyset Selection KSET 80 Site Lock/Unlock SITE 92 Radio
General Radio Operation 4-Way Navigation Button This button is used to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the display, or both. Keypad The 3 x 4-key alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar to a standard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits. MAEPF-27194-A When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate different characters of the alphabet. Refer to Table 6, below, for a complete list of characters.
General Radio Operation Table 6: Keypad Characters (Continued) Key Number of times the key is pressed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z * * / + - = # # .
General Radio Operation Alert Tones An alert tone is a sound or group of sounds. Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of your radio’s conditions. The following table lists these tones and when they occur.
General Radio Operation Table 8: Alert Tones (Continued) You Hear Tone Name Valid KeyPress Heard when correct key is pressed Radio Self-Test when radio passes its power-up Pass self test Short, MediumPitched Tone Long, MediumPitched Tone A Group of MediumPitched Tones Clear Voice at beginning of a non-coded communication Priority Channel Received when activity on a priority channel is received Emergency Alarm Entry when entering the emergency state Central Echo when central controller has rece
General Radio Operation Table 8: Alert Tones (Continued) You Hear Ringing Gurgle Tone Name Heard Fast Ringing when system is searching for target of Private Call Enhanced Call Sent when waiting for target of Private Call to answer the call Phone Call Received when a land-to-mobile phone call is received Dynamic Regrouping (when the PTT button is pressed) a dynamic ID has been received ASTRO Digital XTS 5000 Model III 13
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. WARNING Charging 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.
General Radio Operation Attach the Battery 1 With the radio turned off, insert the top edge of the battery into the radio’s frame as shown. 2 Rotate the battery toward the radio and press down until the battery clicks into place. Remove the Battery 1 With the radio turned off, press the release button on the bottom of the battery until the battery releases from the radio. 2 Remove the battery from the radio.
General Radio Operation Smart Battery Status This feature lets you view the status of your Smart Battery. 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 BATT CAPACITY INIT EST CHGS 70% 10/01 11 SMART BATT DATA NOT AVAILABLE. Press h to exit. Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button 1 Press the Smart Battery button. Note: If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio: 2 16 Press h to exit.
General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding available antennas, see page 103. Attach the Antenna With the radio turned off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it to the radio. Remove the Antenna With the radio turned off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it from the radio.
General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. Grooves Slots Battery Battery 2 Press the belt clip downward until you clear a click. Slots Battery Battery Remove the Belt Clip 1 2 18 Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. Slide the belt clip upward to remove it.
General Radio Operation Universal Connector Cover The universal connector is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Remove the Universal Connector Cover 1 Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector.
General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. Note: If the power-up test is successful, you briefly see SELF TEST, then the home display. Note: If the power-up test is unsuccessful, you see ERROR XX/YY. (XX/YY is an alphanumeric code.) On SELF TEST ERROR XX/YY Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on. If the radio fails the power-up test again, record the ERROR XX/ YY code and contact a qualified radio technician.
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. Select a Zone Use the Menu 1 Press U to find ZONE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.
General Radio Operation Note: If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 1. 2 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. FIRE UNPROGRAMMED DISP NW FIRE DISP NW Select a Channel 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 channel. Select Channel Method 2: Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CHAN.
General Radio Operation Note: If the channel you selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3. 4 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel. UNPROGRAMMED POL DISP SE OR Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone/channel.
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.
General Radio Operation 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. 4 Release the Volume Set button. 5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. 6 Release the PTT button to receive (listen). Adjust Level 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.
General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls. 1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. 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.
Common Radio Features Selectable Power Level This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the default setting. This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. • Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power. • Select HIGH for a longer transmitting distance. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PWR. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PWR.
Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch 1 Move the TX Power Level switch to the Low Power position. The power level is set to Low. 2 Move the TX Power Level switch to the HIgh Power position. The power level is set to High.
Common Radio Features Radio Lock This feature changes your radio to a more robust security system that protects the use of the secure encryption keys. If this feature is enabled in your radio by a qualified radio technician, when you turn the radio on, you see RADIO LOCKED. Unlock Your Radio 1 Enter your numeric password. -------- Note: • Secure-equipped radios — 6 to 8 characters. • Clear radios — 0 to 8 characters. If you make a mistake, press V to backspace.
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 the new password. 6 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. 7 Re-enter the new password. 8 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL. The password is updated. Note: If the two passwords do not match, repeat steps 5 through 8.
Common Radio Features Enable or Disable the Radio Lock Feature (Secure Radios Only) This feature (programmable by a qualified radio technician) allows you to enable or disable the radio lock feature. 1 Press U to find LOGF. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below LOGF. You see the current state. LOGF PSWD ENABLD ENAB OR PSWD DISBLD ENAB 3 DSAB DSAB To enable the radio lock feature, press D, E, or F directly below ENAB. OR To disable the radio lock feature, press D, E, or F directly below DSAB.
Common Radio Features Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones You can turn the keypad tones on or off. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find MUTE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below MUTE. The current state is shown. MUTE TONES OFF OFF ON OR TONES ON OFF 3 ON Press D, E, or F directly below OFF or ON. Note: Press h or the PTT button to exit without changing the setting. Use the Preprogrammed Keypad Mute Button Press the Keypad Mute button to turn the tones off or on.
Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Operation Analog Options Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in This condition occurs Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel. PL or DPL The radio responds only to your messages. Digital Options One or more of the following options may be programmed in your radio. Consult your service technician for more information.
Common Radio Features PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL or PL) 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.
Common Radio Features Time-out Timer The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. 1 2 3 Hold down the PTT button longer than the programmed time. You will hear a short, low-pitched warning tone, the transmission will cut-off, and the LED will go out until you release the PTT.
Common Radio Features Emergency If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio can be programmed for the following: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Call • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call • Silent Emergency Alarm Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio.
Common Radio Features 2 When you receive the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, you see ACK RECEIVED, four tones sound, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends, and the radio exits the emergency mode.
Common Radio Features 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 your emergency into the microphone. 3 Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher. 4 Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency. Send a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button.
Common Radio Features Note: For ALL Emergency signals, when changing channels: • If the new channel is also programmed for Emergency, you can change channels while in Emergency operation. 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.
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. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below VIEW. 3 Press V or U to see the names of available lists. 4 Press D, E, or F directly below the name of the list you wish to view. You see the first list member. p indicates the view mode. 5 Press V or U to view other list members. 6 Press h to exit.
Common Radio Features Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PROG. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. You see the lists that can be changed. 3 4 PROG CALL PAGE PHON Press D, E, or F directly below the name of the list you wish to change. You see the first list member. p (flashing) indicates the programming mode. FIRE CHIEF p 701234 NUM NAME Press V or U to select the list member to be changed.
Common Radio Features 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 the home display. Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Name Use the Menu 1 Press U to find PROG. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. You see the lists that can be changed. 3 4 CALL PAGE PHON Press D, E, or F directly below the name of the list you wish to change. You see the first list member. p (flashing) indicates the programming mode.
Common Radio Features 5 Press D, E, or F directly below NAME. The blinking cursor shows the location of the character to be added. GUARD_ p 704444 SAVE 6 Press V to erase characters. (If you erase the entire name and press V or U, you exit editing without saving your changes.) Press a keypad button to add a character (see “Keypad” on page 9). _ p 704444 SAVE 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 the home display.
Common Radio Features 4 Press D, E, or F directly below SCAN. You see the first list member. p (flashing) indicates the programming mode. 5 Press V or U to find the member you want to change. 6 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL or DEL or RCL. FIRE DISP NW p SEL DEL RCL SEL RCL DEL SEL = add and/or change the priority of the currently displayed channel in the scan list. DEL = delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list. RCL = view the next member of the scan list.
Common Radio Features 8 Press V or U to select more channels to be added or deleted. OR Use the keypad to go directly to additional channels to be added or deleted. OR Use the 16-Position Select knob to select additional channels to be added or deleted. 9 Press h to exit scan list programming and return to the home display. Use the Menu and the Preprogrammed Select (Top Side) Button 1 Press U to find PROG. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. You see the lists that can be changed.
Common Radio Features 6 Press the Select button once to add the currently displayed channel to the scan list. T or S or S or no icon AND/OR Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status symbol of the currently displayed channel. Note: The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15; for a conventional scan list, 15; and for a talkgroup scan list, 10. T = this channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel.
Common Radio Features 8 Press h to exit scan list programming and return to the home display. Use the Preprogrammed Scan List Programming Switch and the Menu 1 Move the Scan List Programming switch to the Programming position. You see the first list member. p (flashing) indicates the programming mode. 2 Press V or U to find the member you want to change. 3 Press D, E, or F directly below SEL or DEL or RCL.
Common Radio Features T = this channel is in the scan list as a non-priority channel. S = this channel is in the scan list as the priority 2 channel. S (dot flashing) = this channel is in the scan list as the priority 1 channel. You will hear all traffic on the priority 1 channel, regardless of traffic on non-priority channels. no icon = this channel is deleted from the scan list. Note: You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list. In a talkgroup scan list, priority cannot be assigned.
Common Radio Features 2 Press V or U to find the member you want to change. 3 Press the Select button once to add the currently displayed channel to the scan list. T or S or S or no icon AND/OR Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status symbol of the currently displayed channel. Note: The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15; for a conventional scan list, 15; and for a talkgroup scan list, 10.
Common Radio Features You can use the 16-Position Select knob to select another scan list member. 5 50 Move the Scan List Programming switch out of the Programming position.
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 32 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. • To view your radio’s scan lists, see “View a List” on page 40. • To change your radio’s scan lists, see “Edit a Scan List” on page 43. Turn Scan On or Off Use the Menu 1 Press U to find SCAN. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below SCAN.
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 52 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list.
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 priorityone 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.
Common Radio Features Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) Use your radio to make calls similar to standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio, or a radio can be used to call a landline phone. Quick Access (One-Touch) If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Phone Call, you can make a call to one preprogrammed phone number without having to select the feature or a phone number. 1 Press the Quick Access Phone button to dial the phone number.
Common Radio Features Answer a Phone Call Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call. 1 When a phone call is • received, you hear a • telephone-type ringing, the LED flashes GREEN, the call received symbol (m) flashes, and PHONE CALL is displayed. 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.
Common Radio Features Select a Phone Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find the phone number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 POLICE 555-8523 LNUM Go to “Make a Phone Call”, below. Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the phone number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 Go to “Make a Phone Call”, below. Make a Phone Call 1 Press and release the PTT button to dial the phone number.
Common Radio Features Table 9: Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, you hear a long tone. Press h to hang up. The radio returns to the home display. NO PHONE • When a channel is not available, you hear a busy tone. The radio automatically connects when a channel opens. PHONE BUSY • When the phone system is busy, you hear a long tone. Press h to exit the phone mode and try your call later. The call is not acknowledged.
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 that the receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller’s ID. Quick Access (One-Touch) If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Private Call, you can make a call to one preprogrammed ID number without having to select the feature or an ID number.
Common Radio Features Answer a Private Call Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call. 1 2 When a Private Call is received, you hear two alert tones, the LED flashes GREEN, the call received symbol (m) flashes, and CALL RECEIVD is displayed. • Two tones • Flashing GREEN LED CALL RECEIVD m Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds. If the caller’s name is in the call list, it will be displayed during the call.
Common Radio Features 3 Go to “Select an ID Number”, below. • Use the Menu • Use the Keypad OR Go to “Make a Private Call” on page 61. Select an ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find the ID number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM Go to “Make a Private Call” on page 61. Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 60 Go to “Make a Private Call” on page 61.
Common Radio Features Make a Private Call 1 Press the PTT button to start the Private Call. The called ID is momentarily displayed, then you see PLEASE WAIT. FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 PLEASE WAIT 2 When you are connected, you see the called ID. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release the PTT to listen. FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 OR If no acknowledgment is received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG. NO ACKNOWLDG OR If the target radio does not respond before the time out, you see NO ANSWER.
Common Radio Features Selective Calls (ASTRO Conventional Only) A Selective Call is used to call a select individual. It is intended to provide privacy and to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen to conversations that are of no interest to you. Quick Access (One-Touch) If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Selective Call, you can make a call to one preprogrammed ID number without having to select the feature or an ID number.
Common Radio Features 4 Press h to hang up and return to the home display. Initiate a Selective Call 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 Go to “Select an ID Number”, below. CALL ID: 702345 LIST • Use the Menu • Use the Keypad OR Go to “Make a Selective Call” on page 64. Select an ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find the ID number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed.
Common Radio Features Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM Go to “Make a Selective Call”, below. Make a Selective Call 1 Press the PTT button to start the Selective Call. 2 When you are connected, you see the called ID. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release the PTT to listen. 3 When your call is completed, press h to hang up. The radio returns to the home display.
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. In conventional operation, you can send either an individual Call Alert page or a group Call Alert page. ID numbers for individuals are preceded by ID: and for groups by GR:.
Common Radio Features 3 Press h or the Call Response button to hang up and return to the home display. Answer a Call Alert Page 1 2 66 When a Call Alert page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones, the LED flashes GREEN, the call received symbol (m) flashes, and PAGE RECEIVD is displayed. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen.
Common Radio Features Initiate a Call Alert Page 1 Press U to find PAGE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. PAGE FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LIST If an individual Call Alert page was last transmitted or received, you see the individual ID number. If a group Call Alert page was last transmitted, you see blanks in the individual ID scratchpad and the group ID transmitted to in the group ID scratchpad (accessed by pressing V once).
Common Radio Features Select an ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find the ID number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM Go to “Send a Call Alert Page”, below. Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want. Note: Press LNUM to go to the last number dialed. 2 FIRE CHIEF ID: 701234 LNUM Go to “Send a Call Alert Page”, below. Send a Call Alert Page 1 Press the PTT button to send the Call Alert to the displayed number.
Common Radio Features If an individual Call Alert page is not acknowledged, you see NO ACKNOWLDG. NO ACKNOWLDG If a group Call Alert page is not acknowledged, you do not see NO ACKNOWLDG. The radio will merely exit Call Alert and return to normal operation. 3 Press h to hang up and return to the home display.
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. Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup. See “Secure Operations” on page 77. Select a Talkgroup 1 Press U to find TGRP. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below TGRP.
Common Radio Features If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, you see ILLEGAL KEY and hear a momentary key fail tone. 5 ILLEGAL KEY • Momentary key fail tone Press h or the PTT button, or turn the 16-Position Select knob to exit.
Common Radio Features Status Calls (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) You can send data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status. Each status can have up to a 12-character name. A maximum of eight status conditions is possible. Send a Status Call Use the Menu 1 Press U to find STS. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below STS. The last acknowledged status call, or the first status in the list, is displayed. 3 Press V or U to find the status you wish to send.
Common Radio Features Note: No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is selected. If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds, an alert tone sounds until h or the PTT button is pressed. Use the Preprogrammed Status Button 1 Press the Status button. The last acknowledged status call, or the first status in the list, is displayed. 2 Press V or U to find the status you wish to send. OR Use the keypad to enter a number corresponding to the location in the status list.
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 radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies are different. Select Repeater or Direct Operation Use the Menu 1 Press U to find DIR. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below DIR.
Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Repeater/Direct Switch Place the Repeater/Direct switch in either the Repeater or the Direct position. If DIR is selected, the display shows r.
Common Radio Features Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Smart PTT is a per-channel, programmable feature used in conventional radio systems to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active channel. If you try to transmit on an active smart-PTT channel, you will hear an alert tone, and the transmission will be inhibited. The LED will also blink red to indicate that the channel is busy.
Special Radio Features Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. Unlike other forms of security, Motorola digital encryption provides signaling that makes it virtually impossible for others to decode any part of an encrypted message. Note: Secure operation is not available in trunked analog modes. Select Secure Transmissions Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to the secure position (D).
Special Radio Features Managing Encryption Key Loading Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manual for equipment connections and setup. 1 Attach the KVL to your radio. When it is attached, the display will show KEYLOADING, and all other radio functions, except for power down, backlight, and volume, will be locked out. 2 Press the PTT button on the KVL. This will load the encryption keys into your radio.
Special Radio Features for example, dynamic regrouping, failsoft, or emergency talkgroup. You can have operator-selectable key erasure. Key Selection 1 Press U until KEY appears on the display. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below KEY. The display changes to show the last user-selected and stored encryption key and the available menu selections. 3 KEY HW KEY 1 PSET SEL ABRT Press V or U to scroll through the encryption keys. OR Enter the number of the desired key using the keypad.
Special Radio Features 5 Press h, the PTT button, the ABRT menu selection, or turn the 16-Position Select knob to exit this menu. Note: If the selected key is erased, KEY FAIL will be displayed and a momentary keyfail tone will be generated. If the selected key is not allowed, ILLEGAL KEY will be displayed and a momentary illegal key tone, similar to the key fail tone, will be generated.
Special Radio Features 3 Press D, E, or F directly below the desired keyset. OR Enter the number of the desired keyset using the keypad. 4 To save the newly selected keyset, press the button directly below SEL. The radio will then exit keyset selection and return to the home display. Note: Press h, the PTT button, the ABRT menu selection, or turn the 16-Position Select knob to exit this menu at any time without changing the keyset selection.
Special Radio Features Key Zeroization This enables the user to erase all or selected encryption keys. Use the Menu 1 Press U until the display shows ERAS. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below ERAS. The display shows the last userselected and stored encryption key, and the available menu selections: ALL = erases all the encryption keys in the radio. The display shows ERS ALL KEYS and YES and NO. SNGL = selects the displayed encryption key to be erased. The display shows ERS SNGL KEY and YES and NO.
Special Radio Features 3 Press D, E, or F directly below the desired menu selection. OR Press V or U to find the desired encryption key. The display shows the selected key, and the available menu selections shown in step 2. Press D, E, or F directly below the desired menu selection. OR Enter the location number of the desired key, using the keypad. The display shows the selected key, and the available menu selections shown in step 2. Press D, E, or F directly below the desired menu selection.
Special Radio Features Use the Buttons Note: This is the method used for erasing the single key in radios with the single-key option, and for erasing all keys in radios with the multikey option. 1 With the radio on, press and hold the Top Side button; while holding this button down, press the Top button. Note: DO NOT press the Top button before pressing the Top Side button, unless you are in an emergency situation; this would send an emergency alarm.
Special Radio Features Over-the-Air Rekeying (Rekey Request) (ASTRO Conventional Only) The over-the-air rekeying (OTAR) feature allows the dispatcher to reprogram the encryption keys in the radio remotely. The dispatcher performs the rekey operation upon receiving a rekey request from the user. Use the Menu 1 Press U to find REKY. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below REKY. REQUEST REKY 3 Press the PTT to send the rekey request.
Special Radio Features Digital 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 radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice message.
Special Radio Features View Your Radio’s ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press U to find CALL or PAGE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE. 3 Press V. CALL PAGE MY ID: 701111 Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button 1 Press the Call or Page button. 2 Press V.
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.
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 dispatcher. 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. NO ACKNOWLDG • An alert tone Try again or press h.
Special Radio Features 2 If you hear one beep • One beep • Five beeps - 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 dispatcher. 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. NO ACKNOWLDG • An alert tone Try again or press h.
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.
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 to find SITE. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below SITE. The current lock state is displayed. SITE SITE UNLOCKD LOCK UNLK OR SITE LOCKED LOCK 3 Press D, E, or F directly below the desired lock state, LOCK or UNLK.
Special Radio Features 2 Press and hold the Site Lock/ Unlock button to find the desired lock state, SITE UNLOCKD or SITE LOCKED. Site Trunking If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to site trunking. You see the currently selected zone/channel combination and SITE TRUNKNG. SITE TRUNKNG When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site.
Special Radio Features Site View and Change You can view the number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one. View the Current Site Press the preprogrammed Site Search button. s SITE 2 The display momentarily shows the name of the current site and its corresponding received signal strength indicator (RSSI). (See Table 4 on page 5.) OR If the radio is scanning for a new site, you momentarily see SCANING SITE.
Special Radio Features Time and Date Using this special feature, you can 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. - The default setting for the domestic date shows MDY. 12HR 00:00AM MDY 00/00/00 Edit the Time and Date 1 Press U to find CLCK. 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CLCK.
Special Radio Features Press U one or more times to move to an item you wish to change. 24HR 03:54AM MDY 03/07/02 SAVE 5 Press X or Y to change the selected item. 24HR 03:58AM MDY 03/07/02 SAVE 6 Press U one or more times to move to an item in the date field. 24HR 03:58AM MDY 03/07/02 SAVE 7 Press X or Y to change the selected item. 24HR 03:58AM MDY 03/08/02 SAVE 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.
Helpful Tips Radio Care Things to Avoid ! Caution • The XTS 5000 radio casting has two vent ports that allow for pressure equalization in the radio. Never poke these vents with any objects, such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers. This could create leak paths into the radio and the radio’s submergibility will be lost. • (For XTS 5000 R Radios Only) The XTS 5000 R radio is designed to be submerged to a maximum depth of 6 feet, with a maximum submersion time of 4 hours.
Helpful Tips 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, shortbristled 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.
Helpful Tips Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services.
Helpful Tips Battery Battery Life Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharged 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.
Helpful Tips LED and Sounds When your battery is low: • you see the LED flash red when the PTT button is pressed • 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 Consult the Smart Battery manual. All conditions must be met for a battery to be classified as a “Smart Battery.
Helpful Tips 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.
Helpful Tips Antenna Radio Operating Frequencies Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base. MAEPF-27478-O Color Code The following antenna types are compatible with your radio: Approx. Length in. mm Insulator Color Code VHF Helical 8 203 RED VHF Helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136-150.
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Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 5000 portable two-way radio. Antennas NAD6563 136-174 MHz helical NAD6566 136-150.8 MHz helical NAD6567 150.
Accessories Carry Accessories Belt Clips NTN8266 Belt clip kit, 2.25", plastic (compatible with clamshell batteries) NTN8460 Public Safety belt clip, metal (VHF use only) NTN9179 Combo, high-activity D clip (NTN9212) and highactivity belt loop (NTN9213) NTN9212 D clip, high-activity, swivel Belt Loops NTN8039 Swivel belt loop, 2.5" (for use only with the high-activity leather swivel snap carry cases) NTN8040 Belt loop, swivel, leather, 3.
Accessories NTN8385 Case, hard leather high-activity (includes swivel belt loop and T-strap), 2.5" belt loop, for Model I radio NTN8386 Case, hard leather high-activity (includes swivel belt loop and T-strap), 3.
Accessories Surveillance Accessories Earpieces BDN6641 Ear mic, high noise level up to 105 dB, grey (must order BDN6671 interface module) BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beige BDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6666 Earpiece with volume control, beige BDN6667 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige BDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige BDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6670 Ea
Accessories BDN6780 Earbud, single with Mic and PTT combined, beige BDN6781 Earbud, single, receive only, black Headsets and Headset Accessories BDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter) BDN6636 Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires BDN6673) BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcup BDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645) BDN6676 Jedi adapter NMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 ada
Accessories Speaker, Remote Speaker and Public Safety Microphones NMN6191 RSM noise-canceling (includes 6.0' coiled cord assembly, 3.
Accessories Vehicular Adapters Accessories HMN4069 Next-generation mobile mic HSN1006 Speaker, 6-watt NKN6455 Cable, 6-watt speaker NTN1606 Vehicular adapter, BNC, open face NTN1607 Vehicular adapter, BNC, closed face NTN8560 Vehicular adapter, mini-U, open face NTN8561 Vehicular adapter, mini-U, closed face NTN8940 Vehicular adapter, trunnion mount NTN9176 Vehicular charger, XTS, tri-chemistry, compatible with PAC•RT PLN7737 Handheld control head Allied Models N1799 Vehicular adapter,
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Glossary This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual. ACK Acknowledgment of communication. Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it. Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO Conventional Motorola standard for wireless analog or digital conventional communications.
Glossary Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater (see Trunking). Conventional Scan List A scan list that includes only conventional channels. Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display. Deadlock Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt. Digital Private Line (DPL) A type of coded squelch using data bursts.
Glossary KVL Key-variable loader: A device for loading encryption keys into the radio. LCD Liquid crystal display. LED Light-emitting diode. Menu Entry A software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the display — selection of these features is controlled by the D, E, and F buttons. Monitor 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.
Glossary Private (Conversation) Call A feature that lets you have a private conversation with another radio user in the group. Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding the tone will receive it. Programmable Refers to a radio control that can have a radio feature assigned to it. PTT Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed.
Glossary Status Calls Pre-defined text messages that allow the user to send a conditional message without talking. Tactical/Non-revert The user will talk on the channel that was selected before the radio entered the emergency state. Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another unit for easy local unit-to-unit communications. Talkgroup An organization or group of radio users who communicate with each other using the same communication path.
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Commercial Warranty Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: MOTOROLA INC.
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 MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
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.
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.
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.
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Index Numerics 4-way navigation button ................9 A accessories ...............................105 alert tones ...................................11 antenna .......................................17 radio operating frequencies ...103 antennas ...................................105 App button ....................................8 attach antenna ...................................17 battery .....................................15 belt clip ....................................
Index enable or disable the radio lock feature (secure radios only) .......31 encryption key loading ..............................78 key selection ............................79 key zeroization .........................82 use the buttons ....................84 use the menu .......................82 keyset selection .......................80 managing .................................78 multikey ...................................78 OTAR ......................................85 use the menu ................
Index monitor buttons ......................24 remove antenna ...................................17 battery .....................................15 belt clip ....................................18 universal connector cover .......19 repeater or direct operation .........74 reprogram request ......................88 use the preprogrammed reprogram request button ........................89 request a new dynamic regrouping using the menu ........................88 S scan delete a nuisance channel ......
Index answer a phone call .................55 initiate ......................................55 make a phone call ...................56 quick access (one-touch) .........54 select a phone number use the keypad ....................56 use the menu .......................56 time-out timer ..............................35 trunking system controls .............91 turn scan on or off use the menu .......................51 use the preprogrammed scan on/off switch ......................51 the radio off ...........
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