User guide

ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II 35

Common Radio Features

PL Defeat

With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or

network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.

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.

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.

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. • LED re-lights

•Timer resets

3 Press the PTT to re-transmit.

Time-out timer restarts.

• Timer restarts

•RED LED

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