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ASTRO ®

XTS 2500 & XTS 2500I

TM TM

Model 2
User Guide
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ASTRO® XTS™ 2500 / XTS™ 2500I Select a Zone Using the Menu
3 When acknowledgment is received, you hear
Digital Portable Radio, Model II 1 Press U until four tones;alarm ends;radio exits emergency.
ZONE
Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance 2 Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE. Send Silent Emergency Alarm
Before using this product, read the operating instructions 3 Press U until the zone you desire is shown 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
! for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
C a u t i o n Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. OR see no LED; you hear no tone.
Use the keypad directly to dial the zone
ATTENTION! number. 2 Press PTT.
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this 4 Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit. 3 Alarm continues until you exit by:
product, read the RF energy awareness information and • Press and hold Emergency button for one
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF second
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Select a Channel
Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure
OR
compliance with RF energy exposure limits. Method 1: Using the Select Knob • Press PTT again.
After selecting the desired zone, turn the 16-
3-Position position Select Knob to the desired channel.
Rotary Switch 16-Position Answer a Phone Call
______ Select Knob
Method 2: Using the Menu 1 Phone-like ringing, LED blinks GREEN,
On/Off/ Top Button
Volume Knob _______ PHONE CALL and m are displayed
1 Press U until CHAN
Top Side
Button Speaker/Mic 2 Press Call Response button.
_______ 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.
3 Press PTT button to talk; release to listen
Display
PTT Button 3 Press U until channel you desire is shown.
4 Press h to hang up.
Menu Select 4 Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.
Side Button 1
_______
Buttons Send a Phone Call

Side Button 2 Send an Emergency Alarm

_______ 1 Press U until PHON
App Button 1 Radio on and press Emergency button. You
Home Button (TMS Button)
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched 2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON .
4-Way
Navigation 3 Press U or V to scroll to phone number.
Button
2 Display shows EMERGENCY .

Write your radio’s programmed features on the 4 Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if
dotted lines. programmed) to talk, release to listen.
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Display Status Symbols Location Signal

• Off = Location feature disabled, or insufficient battery
Call Received. Receiving an individual call. power in location accessory device;
Entry Menu Selection Page
m • Blinking = Location feature enabled, but no location
signal available;
• On = Location feature enabled, and location signal PHON Phone 46
available.
View/Program Mode. The radio is in the view or RPGM Reprogram Request 58
p program mode; On Steady = view mode; Blinking
p = program mode. SCAN Scan On/Off 42

SITE Site Lock 62

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.
Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation) TGRP Talkgroup Call 54

b Battery Entry Menu Selection Page TMS Text Messaging 78

• Conventional = Blinks when the battery is low.
• Smart = The number of bars (0 – 3) shown indicates
BATT Smart Battery* 17 USER User Login 73
the charge remaining in your battery.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future date.
CALL Private Call 50 VIEW Viewing a List 41
r Talkaround. You are talking directly to another radio or
through a repeater; CHAN Select a Channel 25 ZONE Select a Zone 23
On = direct;
Off = repeater. CLCK Edit Time and Date 65
C Monitor (Carrier Squelch). This channel is being *Available at a future date.
monitored. DIR Repeater/Direct 55

T Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list. PAGE Call Alert Page 53

User Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)

• On = User is associated with the radio;
• Off = User is not associated with the radio; Menu Navigation
Blinking = Registration with the server failed.

U to find Menu Entry

D, or E, or F directly below Menu V or U to scroll through sub-list

Entry to select

h to exit D, or E, or F directly below Menu

Entry to select
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This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled

with the FCC logo shown below.

Declaration of Conformity
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party
Name: Motorola, Inc.
Address: 1301 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078 USA
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: XTS 2500/XTS 2500I
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance

Before using this product, read the operating
! instructions for safe usage contained in the Product
C a u t i o n 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.

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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.

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Notes

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Contents

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................ i

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ................................. ii
Computer Software Copyrights ......................................................... ii
Documentation Copyrights ................................................................iii
Disclaimer .........................................................................................iii

General Radio Operation .............................................. 1

Notations Used in This Manual ......................................................... 1
Additional Performance Enhancement ............................................. 2
Dynamic System Resilience (DSR) ............................................ 2
Encrypted Integrated Data (EID) ................................................ 2
XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model II Radio .............................................. 3
Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model II Radio ...... 4
Programmable Features ................................................................... 5
Display .............................................................................................. 6
Backlight ........................................................................................... 6
Status Symbols ................................................................................. 7
Menu Entry (Softkey) ........................................................................ 9
Menu Select Buttons ......................................................................... 9
Menu Entry Features ................................................................ 10
Home Button (h) ............................................................................. 11
App Button (TMS Feature Button) .................................................. 11
4-Way Navigation Button (o) ......................................................... 11
LED Indicators ................................................................................ 11
Alert Tones ...................................................................................... 12
Standard Accessories ..................................................................... 15
Battery ...................................................................................... 15
Smart Battery Condition ........................................................... 17
Antenna .................................................................................... 18
Belt Clip .................................................................................... 19
Remove the Belt Clip ...................................................................... 19
Universal Connector Cover ............................................................. 20
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................ 21
Radio On and Off ............................................................................ 22
Turn the Radio On .................................................................... 22
Turn the Radio Off .................................................................... 22
Zones and Channels ....................................................................... 23
Select a Zone ........................................................................... 23
Select a Channel ...................................................................... 25
Mode Select Button .................................................................. 27

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Receive / Transmit ...........................................................................28

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons .................28
Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ..................................29
Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ..................................30
Conventional Mode Operation ..................................................31

Common Radio Features ............................................ 32

Use the Menu ............................................................................32
Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch ..................33
Conventional Squelch Options ........................................................34
Analog Squelch .........................................................................34
Digital Squelch ..........................................................................34
PL Defeat .........................................................................................35
Time-out Timer ................................................................................35
Emergency ......................................................................................36
Send an Emergency Alarm .......................................................36
Send an Emergency Call ..........................................................37
Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ...............................................39
Emergency Keep-Alive .............................................................40
Lists .................................................................................................40
View a List .................................................................................41
Scan List Empty ........................................................................41
Scan ................................................................................................42
Turn Scan On and Off ...............................................................42
Delete a Nuisance Channel ......................................................44
Conventional Scan Only ...........................................................45
Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .....................................................46
Answer a Phone Call ................................................................46
Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts ......................................49
Private Calls (Trunking Only) ...........................................................50
Answer a Private Call ................................................................50
Make a Private Call ...................................................................51
Call Alert Paging ..............................................................................52
Answer a Call Alert Page ........................................................52
Make a Call Alert .......................................................................53
Conventional Talkgroup Calls
(Conventional Operation Only) ........................................................54
Select a Talkgroup ....................................................................54
Repeater or Direct Operation ..........................................................55
Select Repeater or Direct Operation .........................................55

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Special Radio Features............................................... 56

PTT ID ............................................................................................. 56
Receive ..................................................................................... 56
Transmit .................................................................................... 56
View Your Radio’s ID Number .................................................. 57
Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ............................................. 58
Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..................... 58
Select Enable / Disable ............................................................ 60
Trunking System Controls ............................................................... 61
Failsoft ...................................................................................... 61
Out-of-Range ............................................................................ 61
Site Lock ................................................................................... 62
Site Trunking ............................................................................ 63
Site View and Change .............................................................. 63
Time and Date ................................................................................. 65
Edit Time and Date ................................................................... 65
Outdoor Location (using GPS) ........................................................ 67
Access the Location Feature .......................................................... 67
Use the Menu .................................................................................. 67
Location and Emergency Feature Interaction ................................. 69
GPS Enabled .................................................................................. 69
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind ............................................. 69
Enhancing GPS Performance ......................................................... 70

ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features........ 71

Automatic Registration Service (ARS) ............................................ 71
Selecting or Changing ARS Mode ............................................ 71
ARS User Login Feature ................................................................. 73
Accessing the User Login Feature ........................................... 73
To Login as a User ................................................................... 74
Text Messaging ............................................................................... 78
Accessing TMS Feature ........................................................... 78
Receive a Message .................................................................. 83
To View Message from the Inbox. ............................................ 83
Send a Predefined Message .................................................... 84
Reply to a Received Message .................................................. 86
Delete a Message ..................................................................... 87
To Access the Sent Folder ....................................................... 88

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Helpful Tips .................................................................. 89

Radio Care ......................................................................................89
Cleaning ....................................................................................89
Handling ....................................................................................89
Service .............................................................................................89
Battery .............................................................................................90
Battery Life ................................................................................90
Charging the Battery .................................................................90
Battery Recycling and Disposal .......................................................92
Antenna ...........................................................................................93
Radio Operating Frequencies ...................................................93

Accessories.................................................................. 95
Antennas .........................................................................................95
Batteries ..........................................................................................96
Carry Accessories ...........................................................................96
Belt Clips ...................................................................................96
Body-Worn ................................................................................96
Chargers ..........................................................................................97
Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........................................97
Microphones, Remote Speaker .......................................................98
Surveillance Accessories .................................................................99
Adapters and Adapter Cable .....................................................99
CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers .........................99
Earpieces ..................................................................................99
Headsets and Headset Accessories .......................................100
Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ........................101
Switches ........................................................................................101

Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency

Range.......................................................................... 102
Special Channel Assignments .......................................................102
Emergency Channel ...............................................................102
Non-Commercial Call Channel ...............................................103
Operating Frequency Requirements .......................................103

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Glossary ..................................................................... 106

Commercial Warranty ............................................... 111

Index ........................................................................... 116

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Table 1: Channel Map

Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16

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General Radio Operation

Notations Used in This Manual

You will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note notations
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.
WARNING

CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice,

! condition, etc. exists which may result in damage to
the equipment if not carefully observed.
Caution
Note: A Note is an operational procedure, practice, or condition,
etc. which is essential to emphasize.

The following special notations identify certain items:

Example Description
Light button, or D Buttons and keys are shown in
bold print, or as representative
symbols.
Information appearing in the
PHONE CALL radio’s display is shown using
the special display font.
PHONE Menu entries are shown similar
to the way they appear in the
radio’s display.
Press U This means “Press the right side
of the 4-Way Navigation
Button.”

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Additional Performance Enhancement

The following are some of the latest creations designed to enhance
the security, quality and efficiency of your radio.

Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)

DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly switched to a backup
master site dynamically in case of system failure. DSR also provides
additional indication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, and
redundancy within the system to address to the user in need.
Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voice and Data (IV & D) or data
centric are all supported by DSR.

Encrypted Integrated Data (EID)

EID provides security encryption and authentication of IV & D data
bearer service communication between the radio and the Customer
Enterprise Network.

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XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model II Radio

9
1
10

11
2

12 3

13
4

14 5

6
15

16
7

17 8

18

19

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Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I

Model II Radio
Item Page Item Page
1 Antenna 18 11 On/Off/Volume 22
Control Knob
2 Top Button – 12 Microphone –
(programmable)
3 LED 11 13 Top Side (Select) –
Button
(programmable)
4 Speaker – 14 Push-to-Talk –
(PTT) Button
5 Universal Connector 20 15 Side Button 1 –
(programmable)
6 Display 6 16 Side Button 2 –
(programmable)
7 Menu Select Buttons 9 17 Home button 11

8 App Button 11 18 4-Way 11

Navigation Button

9 16-Position Knob – 19 Battery 15

(programmable)
10 3-Position Concentric – – –
Switch (programmable)

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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.

Table 1: Programmable Features

Feature Page Feature Page

Call Alert Page 53 Repeater/Direct 55
Call Response 46 Reprogram Request 58
Channel Selection 25 Scan On/Off 42
Dynamic Priority 45 Site Lock/Unlock 62
Emergency 36 Site Search 62
Light 6 Smart Battery* 17
Monitor 30 Text Messaging 78
Nuisance Delete 44 TMS Quick Text 84
Phone 46 User Login 73
PL Defeat 35 Volume Set 29
Private Call 50 Zone Selection 23
Outdoor Location 67 – –

*Will be available at a future date.

Any references in this manual to controls that are
“preprogrammed” means that a qualified technician must use
the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a
control.

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Display
channel

Radio alias
zone

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 difficult to read, turn on the
radio’s backlight by pressing the Light button.
The light will remain on for a preprogrammed time before it turns off
automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light
button again.

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Status Symbols
The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s
status.
Table 2: Status Symbols
Symbol Indication Page
Call Received. Blinks when an Individual Call is 46
m received.

View/Program Mode. 41
p • View a list (steady)
p • Program a list (blinking)

s Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). 63

The received signal strength for the current site.
Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol,
the stronger the received signal.
b Battery 15
• 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 Talkaround. 55
• On = Talking directly to another radio,
not through a repeater. Conventional
operation only.
• Off = Talking through a repeater.
C Monitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected 30
channel is being monitored. Conventional
operation only.

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Table 2: Status Symbols (Continued)

Symbol Indication Page
T Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list. 42

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; 73
• Blinking = Device registration or user
registration with the server failed due to an
invalid username or pin.

Location Signal
• Off = Location feature disabled, or
insufficient battery power in location
accessory device;
• Blinking = Location feature enabled, but no 67
location signal available;
• On = Location feature enabled, and location
signal available

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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 radio’s 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
Home Button (TMS Button)

Example: To turn scan on:

Press D. T
The display shows the selected
SCAN ON
state.
ON OFF

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Menu Entry Features

In most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.

Table 3: Menu Entry Features

Feature Menu Selection Page

Call Alert Page PAGE 53
Channel Selection CHAN 25
Phone PHON 46
Private Call CALL 50
Repeater/Direct DIR 55
Reprogram Request RPGM 58
Scan On/Off SCAN 42
Site Lock/Unlock SITE 62
Site Search SCANING SITE 63
Smart Battery* BATT 17
Talkgroup Call TGRP 54
Time/Date CLCK 65
Text Messaging TMS 78
User Login USER 73
View a List VIEW 41
Zone Selection ZONE 23

*Available at a future date.

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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 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)

Reserved for future use.

4-Way Navigation Button (o)

This button is used to scroll through the radio’s lists or items in the
display.

LED Indicators
Table 4: LED Indicators

This LED Color: indicates:

RED (Illuminated) Transmitting
RED (Blinking) • Channel Busy
OR
• Low Battery (lights while
transmitting)
GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call

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Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.

Table 5: Alert Tones

You hear: Tone Name Heard:

Invalid Button- when the wrong key is pressed.
Press
Radio Self-Test when the radio fails the power-up
Failed self test.
Short,
No ACK Received when the radio does not receive
Low-Pitched
an acknowledgment.
Tone
Reject when an unauthorized request is
made.
Time-Out Timer four seconds before time out.
Warning
Time-Out Timer after time out.
Timed Out
Talk Prohibit/ when the PTT button is pressed,
PTT Inhibit and transmissions are
prevented.
Long, Out-of-Range when the PTT button is pressed,
Low-Pitched but the radio is out of range of
Tone the system.
Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an
unprogrammed channel.
Individual Call when the radio is in Individual
Warning Tone Call without any activity for more
than 6 seconds.
A Group of Busy when the system is busy.
Low-Pitched
Tones (Busy
Tone)

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Table 5: Alert Tones (Continued)

You hear: Tone Name Heard:

Valid Key-Press when the correct key is pressed.
Radio Self-Test when the radio passes its power-
Pass up self-test.
Short, Priority Channel when activity on a priority
Medium- Received channel is received.
Pitched Tone
Emergency Alarm when entering the emergency
Entry state.
Central Echo when the central controller has
received a request from a radio.
Volume Set when volume changed on a quiet
Long, channel.
Medium-
Pitched Tone Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency
state.
Failsoft when the trunking system fails.
Automatic Call when the voice channel is
Back available from the previous
request.
Talk Permit (When pressing the PTT button)
A Group of verifies the system is accepting
Medium- transmissions.
Pitched Console when a status, emergency
Tones Acknowledge alarm, or reprogram request
acknowledgment is received.
Received when a Call Alert, or Private
Individual Call Conversation Call is received.
Call Alert Sent when a Call Alert is received by
the target radio.

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Table 5: Alert Tones (Continued)

You hear: Tone Name Heard:

A Group of Scan Alert On when the Scan feature is
Low-Pitched activated through the pre-
Tones programmed button or 3-Position
followed by a Rotary Switch.
group of
High-Pitched
Tones
A Group of Scan Alert Off when the Scan feature is
High-Pitched deactivated through the
Tones pre-programmed button or
followed by a 3-Position Rotary Switch.
group of
Low-Pitched
Tones
Short, High- Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the
Pitched Tone preset threshold value.
(Chirp)
Fast Ringing when the system is searching for
the Private Conversation Call
target radio.
Enhanced Call when waiting for the Private
Ringing
Sent Conversation Call target radio to
respond to the call.
Phone Call when a landline phone call is
Received received.
Gurgle Dynamic when the PTT button is pressed,
Regrouping a dynamic ID has been received.
Unique, low- New Message when a new message is
pitched chirp received.
Unique, high- Priority Message when a priority message is
pitched chirp received.

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Standard Accessories
Battery

To avoid a possible explosion:

! • DO NOT replace the battery in any area
WARNING 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 96.
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 charger’s LED indicates the
charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of
chargers, see “Chargers” on page 97.

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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.

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Smart Battery Condition

This feature allows you to view the condition of your Smart Battery.

Use the Menu

1 Press U to find BATT. BATT

2 Press D, E, or F directly
below BATT. CAPACITY 70%
INIT 10/01
EST CHGS 11

Note: If a Smart Battery is not

powering your radio: SMART BATT
DATA NOT
AVAILABLE

3 Press h to exit.

Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button

1 Press the Smart Battery
button. CAPACITY 70%

Note: If a Smart Battery is not INIT 10/01

powering your radio: EST CHGS 11

SMART BATT
DATA NOT
AVAILABLE

2 Press h to exit.

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General Radio Operation

Antenna

For information regarding other available antennas, see page 95.

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.

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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 object to
press the belt clip tab away
from the battery.

2 Slide the belt clip upward to

remove it.

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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 cover’s top to seat it
into the slot.
2 Press the cover’s lower tab
below the connector until it
snaps in place.

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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 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.

2 Snap the larger end of the

adapter into place in the
shroud indent, below the
antenna port.

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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
Self Test
see Self Test and then
the home display.
• If the power-up test is
unsuccessful, you will see
ERROR XX/YY
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.

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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 Entry ZONE
1 Press U to find ZONE.
ZONE

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below ZONE.
The current zone (in this POL DISP NW
case, POL) blinks and the
channel name (DISP NW),
does not flash.
3 Press U to find the zone you
want. For example, FIRE.
FIRE DISP NW
OR
Use the keypad directly to
dial the zone number.
4 Press h to confirm the
displayed zone and channel.
FIRE DISP NW
OR
Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone/channel.

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Use the Menu Entry ZNUP or ZNDN

1 Press U to find ZNUP and
ZNDN.
ZONE

2 Press and hold D, E, or

F directly below ZNUP or
ZNDN until the zone you want POL DISP NW
appears.
Note: Positions of ZNUP and
ZNDN on the display may
differ each time you
release D, E, or F.
Read carefully before
you press.

Use the Preprogrammed Zone Switch

1 If a control on your radio has
FIRE DISP NW
been preprogrammed as the
Zone Switch, move the
Zone Switch to the position
for the zone you want.
Note: If the zone you selected
is unprogrammed, repeat
this step. UNPROGRAMMED

2 Press h to confirm the

FIRE DISP NW
displayed zone and channel.

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Select a Channel
Consult an authorized service technician for the right choice between
the following methods.

Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector

After the zone you want is
displayed, turn the
preprogrammed Channel
Selector switch to the
desired channel.

Use the Menu Entry CHAN

1 Press U to find CHAN.

CHAN

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below CHAN.
POL DISP NW
The display shows the
current channel name (in
this case, DISP NW) blinking
and the zone (POL), not
blinking.
3 Press U to find the channel
name you want.
POL DISP SE
Note: If the channel you
selected is
unprogrammed,
repeat step 3.

UNPROGRAMMED

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4 Press h to confirm the

displayed zone and channel.
OR POL DISP SE
press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone/channel.

Use the Menu Entry CHUP or CHDN

1 Press U to find CHUP and
CHDN.

CHUP CHDN

2 Press and hold D, E, or

F directly below CHUP or
CHDN until the channel name
you want appears. POL DISP SE
Note: Positions of CHUP and
CHDN on the display may
differ each time you
release D, E, or F.
Read carefully before
you press.
3 Press the PTT button to
transmit on the displayed
zone and channel.

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Mode Select Button

This feature lets you program the current zone and channel to a
Mode Select button with a long press on the Mode Select button.
After the buttons are programmed, you can return to the pre-
programmed zone and channel with a short press on the
programmed Mode Select button.
The buttons that are assigned for this feature are labeled in the
following picture.

Top Button

Top Side Button

Side Button 1

Side Button 2

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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.
2 Listen for a transmission.
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).

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Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

1 Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel. See Turn the
Radio On, page 22, and
Zones and Channels, page
23.
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).

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Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button

1 Turn the radio on and select
the desired zone and
channel.
2 Press the Monitor button and
listen for activity. (See the
following Conventional
C
Mode Operation.)

3 Adjust the Volume Control

Knob if necessary.

4 Press and hold the PTT

button to transmit. The LED
lights RED while
transmitting.
5 Release the PTT button to
receive (listen).

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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. C

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.

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Selectable Power Level

This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will
transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default
setting.
• 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.
PWR

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below PWR.
The display shows the LOW POWER
current power level (LOW or LOW HIGH
HIGH).

HIGH POWER
LOW HIGH

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3 Press D, E, or F • The new transmit power level

directly below the desired is saved.
power level (LOW or HIGH). • The radio returns to the Home
• The new transmit power display.
level is saved.
• The radio returns to the
Home display.
Note: To exit at anytime, press
h or the PTT button. The
default setting returns
when you turn the radio
off and on.

Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch

1 Rotate the TX Power Level

switch. The power level is set LOW
to low..
2 Rotate the TX Power Level
switch again. The power
level is set to high. HIGH

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Conventional Squelch Options

Analog Squelch
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, DPL 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... will allow you to hear:

Digital Carrier-Operated any digital traffic.
Squelch (COS)
Normal Squelch any digital traffic having the correct
Network access code.
Selective Switch any digital traffic having the correct
Network access code and correct
talkgroup.

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PL Defeat
With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or
network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.

Place the preprogrammed

PL Defeat switch in the PL
Defeat position. You can
now hear any activity on the
channel. The radio is muted
if no activity is present.
When this feature is active,
the Carrier Squelch status C
indicator (C) will be
displayed.

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 Hold down the PTT longer • Short warning tone

than the programmed time. • Transmission is cut-off
You will hear a short, low-
• LED goes out
pitched warning tone, the
transmission is cut-off, and
the LED will go out until you
release the PTT.
2 Release the PTT button. • LED re-lights
• Timer resets
3 Press the PTT to re-transmit. • Timer restarts
Time-out timer restarts. • RED LED

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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 LED
RED, and a short, medium-
• Short Tone
pitched tone sounds.
If the selected channel does NO EMERGENCY
not support emergency, the
display shows NO
EMERGENCY. Select a channel
that does show EMERGENCY.
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.

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2 When you receive the

ACK RECEIVED
dispatcher’s
acknowledgment, you see • Four tones
ACK RECEIVED, four tones • Alarm ends
sound, the alarm ends, and • Radio exits emergency
the radio exits the
emergency mode.
If no acknowledgement is
NO ACKNOWLDG
received, you see NO
ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends,
and the radio exits the
emergency mode.
Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio
enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the
dispatcher’s 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: means you will talk...

1. Tactical/Non-Revert on the channel you selected
before you entered the
emergency state.
2. Non-Tactical/Revert on a preprogrammed emergency
channel. The emergency alarm is
sent to this same channel.

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1 With your radio turned on,

EMERGENCY
press the Emergency
button. The current zone/
• Short tone
channel is displayed
alternately with EMERGENCY,
and a short, medium-pitched
tone sounds.
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.

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Send a Silent Emergency Alarm

1 With your radio turned on, • Display does not change
press the Emergency button • LED does not light
if your radio is programmed
• No tones
for this use.
The display does not
change, the LED does not
light, and no tones sound.
Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the
Emergency button for about a second.
2 The silent emergency state
continues until you press and
hold the Emergency button • Press and hold the
for about a second to exit the Emergency button
emergency state.
OR
OR
Press and release the PTT
• Press and release the PTT
button to exit silent
button
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.

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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).

Lists
You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate
them with names.
There are four list types:
• Call
• Page
• Phone
• Scan

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View a List
1 Press U arrow to find VIEW. VIEW

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below VIEW.
3 Press V or U to see the PAGE CALL PHON
names of the available lists.
4 Press D, E, or F
directly below the desired list
to view it.
The first list member is
FIRE CHIEF p
displayed. p indicates the
view mode. 701234

5 Press U or V to view other

list members.
6 Press h to exit.

Scan List Empty

If the scan list has no EMPTY LIST
members, EMPTY LIST is
displayed.
EMPTY LIST can be
changed by turning scan off,
or a qualified technician
adds members to the scan
list.

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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 41.

Turn Scan On and Off

Using the Menu
1 Press U to find SCAN. SCAN

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below SCAN.
The current scan state is
displayed.
SCAN OFF
ON OFF

3 Press D, E, or F T
directly below ON or OFF.
When scan is on, the scan SCAN ON
status symbol (T) is ON OFF
displayed.
OR
To exit the display menu
without changing the scan
state, press h or PTT.

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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,
T
the scan status symbol (T) is
displayed. SCAN ON
ON OFF

Note: To exit the display menu

without changing the
scan state, press h or
PTT.

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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.

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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.

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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 m
telephone-type ringing, the
PHONE CALL
LED blinks GREEN, the
call-received symbol (m) • Telephone ringing
blinks, and PHONE CALL is • Blinking GREEN LED
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.

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Make a Phone Call

Use the Menu
1 Press U to find PHON. PHON

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below PHON.
The last phone number 555-1234
dialed is displayed.
LIST
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 POLICE
the phone number you want
in the list. Press D, E, 555-8523
or F directly under LNUM to LNUM
go to the last phone number
dialed.
4 Press and release 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.

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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 49.
6 Press h to hang up and
return to the home display.

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Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts

• When you press the PTT
button and the phone system
is not available, a long tone
NO PHONE
sounds. Press h to hang up.
Radio returns to the home
display.
• When a channel is not
available, a busy tone sounds.
The radio will automatically PHONE BUSY
connect when a channel
opens.
• When the phone system is
busy, a long tone sounds.
Try your call later. Press h to PHONE BUSY
hang up. Radio returns to the
home display.
• The system does not NO ACKNOWLDG
acknowledge your call. Press
h to hang up. Radio returns to
the home display.
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.

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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 caller’s ID.

Answer a Private Call

Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button.

1 When a private call is

received, you hear two alert m
tones, the LED blinks CALL RECEIVD
GREEN, the call-received
symbol (m) blinks, and CALL • Two tones
RECEIVD is displayed. • Blinking GREEN LED
2 Press the Call Response
button within 20 seconds.
If the caller’s name is in the
call list, it will be displayed.
OR
If the name is not in the call
list, the caller’s 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.

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Make a Private Call

Use the Menu
1 Press U to find CALL. CALL

2 Press D, E, or F FIRE CHIEF

directly below CALL.
ID: 701234
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number LIST

3 Press U or V to scroll to
FIRE CHIEF
the ID number you want in
the list. ID: 701234
Note: Press LNUM to go to the LNUM
last number dialed.
4 Press the PTT button to start
the Private Call to the
displayed number.
OR
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access button to start
the private call to the
displayed number.
5 The called ID is momentarily
displayed, followed by
PLEASE WAIT. The called ID PLEASE WAIT
is displayed once connected.
If the system does not
acknowledge the call, NO NO ACKNOWLDG
ACKNOWLDG is displayed.

If the target radio does not

respond before the time out,
NO ANSWER is displayed. NO ANSWER

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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. With Call Alert paging, 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 m
repeating alert tones, the
PAGE RECEIVD
LED blinks GREEN, the
call-received symbol (m) • Four repeating alert tones
blinks, and PAGE RECEIVED • Blinking GREEN LED
is displayed.
2 Press and hold the PTT
button to talk, release it to
listen.

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Make a Call Alert

Use the Menu
1 Press U to find PAGE. PAGE

2 Press D, E, or F FIRE CHIEF

directly below PAGE.
ID: 701234
You see the last transmitted
or received ID number. LIST

FIRE CHIEF
Note: Press LNUM to go to the ID: 701234
last number dialed.
LNUM

3 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.
PLEASE WAIT
The home display appears
once you are connected.
If the system does not
acknowledge the call, NO
ACKNOWLDG is displayed. The NO ACKNOWLDG
radio exits Call Alert and
returns to normal operation.
4 Press h to hang up and
return to the home display.

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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 a 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.
4 Press D, E, or F TGRP 1
directly below PSET (to select
the preset or programmed
talkgroup), or below SEL (to
save the talkgroup and return PSET SEL
to the home display).
5 To exit, press h or the PTT
button, or turn the 16-
Position Select knob.

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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 radio’s 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

2 Press D, E, or F DIRECT MODE RPTR MODE

directly below DIR. The or
current operation is DIR RPTR DIR RPTR
momentarily displayed.
3 Press D, E, or F r
directly below DIR or RPTR. DIRECT MODE
If DIR is selected, the display
shows r and DIRECT MODE.

4 Press h to exit display menu

without changing the current
operation.

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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.

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View Your Radio’s ID Number

Use the Menu
1 Press U or V to find CALL or CALL or PAGE
PAGE.
2 Press D, E, or F directly
below CALL or PAGE.
3 Press V. MY ID:
701111

Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button

1 Press the Call or Page button.

2 Press V. MY ID:
701111

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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 channel’s 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 REPRGRM RQST

below RPGM.

The reprogram request is sent

to the dispatcher.

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3 If you hear one beep • 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 • Five beeps

reprogram request was
acknowledged by the
dispatcher. Your radio returns
to the home display.

OR

If the dispatcher does not NO ACKNOWLDG

acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you
see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a • An alert tone
low-pitched alert tone.

Try again or press h.

Use the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button

1 Press the Reprogram REPRGRM RQST

Request button. You see
REPRGRM RQST.

The reprogram request is sent

to the dispatcher.

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2 If you hear one beep • 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 • Five beeps

reprogram request was
acknowledged by the
dispatcher. Your radio returns
to the home display.

OR

If the dispatcher does not NO ACKNOWLDG

acknowledge the reprogram
request within six seconds, you
see NO ACKNOWLDG and hear a • An alert tone
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.

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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 Your
FAILSOFT
radio’s ID
operation on a
predetermined frequency.
You hear a medium-pitched • Medium-pitched tone
tone every 10 seconds.

When the trunking system returns to normal operation, your radio

automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked
operation.

Out-of-Range
If you go out of the range of the system, and can no longer lock onto a
control channel:

The display shows OUT OF

Your radio’s
OUT OF RANGE ID
RANGE and the currently
selected zone/channel AND/OR
combination, and/or you • Low-pitched tone
hear a low-pitched tone.
Your radio remains in this • Locks onto a control channel,
out-of-range condition until it or
locks onto a control channel, • Locks onto a failsoft channel,
or it locks onto a failsoft or
channel, or it is turned off. • Turned off.

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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. SITE

2 Press D, E, or F directly
SITE UNLOCKED
below SITE.
LOCK UNLK
The current lock state is
displayed. OR

SITE LOCKED
LOCK UNLK

3 Press D, E, or F directly • The new site-lock state is

below LOCK or UNLK. saved.
• Your radio returns to the
home display.

Use the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button

1 Press the Site Lock/Unlock
button. SITE LOCKED
The current lock state is
OR
momentarily displayed.
SITE UNLOCKED

2 Press and hold the Site Lock/ SITE LOCKED

Unlock button until you see the
desired lock state. OR
SITE UNLOCKED

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Site Trunking
If the zone dispatcher loses communication with any site, that site
reverts to “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 either the s
number of the current site
and its corresponding SITE 2
Received Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI) symbol
(s). (See Table 2 on
page 7.
OR
If the radio is scanning for a
new site, the display SCANING SITE
momentarily shows SCANING
SITE.

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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 • Tone
display shows SCANING
SITE while the radio scans
for a new site. SCANING SITE

The radio returns to the

home display when it finds a
new site.

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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. 12HR 00:00AM
• If a 24-hour clock is selected,
AM/PM selection is not
available.
• The default setting for the
domestic date shows MDY. MDY 00/00/00

Edit Time and Date

1 Press U to find CLCK. CLCK

2 Press D, E, or F directly
12HR 03:54AM
below CLCK. The current setting MDY 03/07/01
is displayed.
EDIT

3 Press D, E, or F directly
12HR 03:54AM
below EDIT.The first item blinks. MDY 03/07/01

SAVE

4 Press X or Y to change the

24HR 03:54
selected item. MDY 03/07/01

SAVE

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Note: Press h at any time to

return to the home display
without saving your
changes.

OR 12HR 03:54AM
MDY 03/07/01
Press U one or more times to
move to an item you wish to SAVE
change.
5 Press X or Y to change the 12HR 03:58AM
selected item. MDY 03/07/01

SAVE

6 Press U one or more times to

12HR 03:58AM
move to an item in the date field. MDY 03/07/01

SAVE

7 Press X or Y to change the 12HR 03:58AM

selected item. MDY 03/08/01

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.
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.

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Outdoor Location (using GPS)

The Outdoor Location (using GPS) feature allows radio users to
determine their current location using a location menu. Radio location
may be requested and reported over-the-air.

This feature is only available when a location enabled accessory such

as the GPS Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) is attached to the
radio.

Access the Location Feature

Use the Menu

1 Press U to find LOC. LOC

2 Press D, E, or F
directly below LOC.
If radio has just been
switched on, or no location
signal is available (blinking PREVIPOUS LOC
icon), the display shows the 47N 13.227’
latitude and longitude of the 118W 16.194’
last successful location fix. RFSH OFF
The top line will display
PREVIOUS LOC.
As soon as a location signal
is detected (solid icon), the
display will be updated with
the new location coordinates. 50N 10.245’
The location coordinates will 120W 15.238’
RFSH OFF
be updated automatically
every four minutes while the
location signal is present.

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3 Press D, E, or F
directly below RFSH to obtain
a new location fix. The top
line will temporarily display PLEASE WAIT
PLEASE WAIT while the new 50N 10.245’
10.245’
location is being determined. 120W 15.238’
RFSH OFF
Note: While the new location
is being determined, the
location signal can be solid
or blinking icon.
4 Press D, E, or F
directly below OFF to disable
the location feature to save
battery power. 50N 10.245’
OR 120W 15.238’
Press D, E, or F RFSH OFF
directly below ON to enable
the location feature.

Note: An ON/OFF menu key LOCATION OFF

may be present on the 50N 10.245’
location menu if it is 120W 15.238’
programmed by the service RFSH OFF
technician.

5 Press h or the PTT button to

exit this menu.
If the emergency button is
pressed or the GPS RSM is
disconnected, radio will
alsoexits this menu.

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Location and Emergency Feature Interaction

When the Emergency feature is activated by pressing the emergency
button, the radio will exit the Location menu and return to the home
(default) display so that you can see which channel the emergency
signal is going out on. However, you may re-enter the Location menu
while still in emergency mode, provided that Silent Emergency has
not been activated.
If you have turned Location off using the ON/OFF menu key, it will be
automatically turned back on when Emergency is activated.

GPS Enabled
Your RSM’s GPS Enabled feature uses information from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth to determine
the approximate geographical location of your RSM, expressed as
latitude and longitude. The availability and accuracy of this location
information (and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it) will
vary depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS
feature.
For example, GPS location fixes are very difficult to obtain indoors, in
covered locations, between high buildings, or in situations where you
have not established a clear broad view of the sky.

IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind

The GPS technology uses radio signals from earth orbiting satellites,
to establish the location co-ordinates, maximizing your view of clear
unobstructed sky is essential for optimum performance. Where
adequate signals from multiple satellites are not available (usually
because you cannot establish a view of a wide area of the sky), the
GPS feature of your RSM will not work. Such situations include but
are not limited to:
• In underground locations
• Inside of buildings, trains, or other covered vehicles
• Under any other metal or concrete roof or structure
• Between tall buildings or under dense tree-cover
• In temperature extremes outside the operating limits of your RSM

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Even where location information can be calculated in such situations,

it may take longer to do so, and your location estimate may not be as
accurate. Therefore, in any emergency situation, always report your
location to your dispatcher.

Furthermore, please note that even where adequate signals from

multiple satellites are available, your GPS feature will only provide an
approximate location, often within 20 – 100 meters from your actual
location, but sometimes much further from the actual location.

Keep in mind that the accuracy of the location information and the
time it takes to obtain it varies depending upon circumstances,
particularly the ability to receive signals from an adequate number of
satellites.

The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlled by the U.S.
government and are subject to changes implemented in accordance
with the Department of Defense GPS user policy and the Federal
Radio Navigation Plan. These changes may affect the performance of
the GPS feature on your RSM.

Enhancing GPS Performance

Sometimes, the GPS feature of your RSM may be unable to complete
a location calculation successfully. You will then see a message
indicating that your RSM cannot see enough visible satellites.
To maximize the ability of your RSM to determine a fix, please note
the following guidelines:

• Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where there is
nothing between your RSM and a large amount of open sky.

• Wear your RSM outside all clothing. Keep it as high on your body
as possible, ideally at shoulder level.

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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 radio’s 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 Select
the desired mode. Mode

Method 2: Use the Menu

1 Press U to find CHAN.
CHAN

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2 Press D, E, or F
directly below CHAN.
The display shows the
current channel name (in
Z1 NONSVR
this case, NONSVR) blinking
and the zone (Z1), not
blinking.

3 Press U to find the 09:19AM

channel/mode you want.

Z1 ARSSVR
USER
PROG TMS
Server mode

09:19AM

Z1 NONSVR
USER
PROG TMS
ARS non-server mode

Note: If the channel/mode you

selected is UNPROGRAMMED
unprogrammed, repeat
step 3.
4 Press h to confirm the
displayed zone and channel.

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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.
2 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.

Note: Radio buttons that are “preprogrammed” mean that a

qualified radio technician must use the radio’s
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
“Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model II
Radio” on page 4.
3 The user login screen
appears. 09:19AM

ID:User

LOGN

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To Login as a User
1 Selecting a Predefined 09:19AM
Username
ID:User826
Press U to scroll to the
next username.
LOGN
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.
Note: Predefined username can be set using a programming
software known as Customer Programming Software
(CPS).

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.

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2 If you log in with a selected 09:19AM

predefined username
comprising of 8 characters or INVALID ID
more, or one with an invalid
character, you will see a
momentary text INVALID ID
on the display.
LOGN
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.

3 To log in : 09:19AM
Press D below LOGN.
ID:User228
IN PROGRESS
In ARS server mode :
The progress screen CNCL
appears. Server mode

In ARS non-server mode : 09:19AM

The logged in confirmation
screen appears. ID:User228
OFFLINE
In non-ARS enabled mode :
The display shows OFFLINE. LOGT
Non ARS enabled mode

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4 Press D below CNCL to

cancel the login in progress
screen and return to the
initial user login screen.
5 The logged in confirmation 09:19AM
screen appears when the
login process is successful. ID:User228
The “successful user login” LOGGED IN
indicator (IP indicator) will be
shown on the display. LOGT
6 When you enter an invalid
username or PIN, login fails 09:19AM
and the user login screen will
display a momentary text ID:User228
LOGIN FAILED. The “user
login failure” indicator
LOGIN FAILED
(blinking IP indicator) is
shown on the display.

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7 To log out :
Press D below LOGT
09:19AM
Upon pressing the LOGT
button, a confirmation screen CLR PRIVATE
appears. DATA?
Press D below YES to
clear all your private data. A
YES NO
momentary text PRIVATE
DATA CLEARED is shown.

OR 09:19AM

Press F below NO to keep PRIVATE DATA

your private data.
CLEARED
Note: Private data refers to
all messages in the
text messaging inbox
and Sent folder. The
next user will be able
to access your Inbox
and Sent messages if
private data is not
deleted.

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Text Messaging
The Text Messaging Service (TMS) is an application service through
which you can send and receive 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
PROG TMS

Use the TMS Feature Button

1 Press to access the

TMS feature screen.

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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 “Physical Features of

the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I
Model II Radio” on page 4 for
more information on buttons
that are programmable to
access TMS.
2 The TMS feature’s main
menu consists of the Inbox,
Compose, Sent and Back
option. User228
See “TMS Menu Options” on
00000034
page 80 for explanation on
each menu option. INBX COMP SENT
Press U or V to scroll
through the main menu
options.

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Table 7: TMS Menu Options

Menu Options Description/ Function

INBX This is used to store new incoming messages or
messages that you have received. The Inbox can
hold up to 30 messages.
COMP This menu option brings you to the Quick Text
Messages screen.
SENT This is used to store the messages that you have
already sent. The Sent folder can hold up to 10
messages.
BACK This menu option brings you back to the TMS
main menu or previous menu.
RPLY This menu option allows you to reply to a
message.
DEL This menu option allows you to delete a message.
ADDR This menu option allows you to select an address
from the list.
IMPT This menu option is used to toggle on/off the
“Priority” flag for an outgoing message.
RQRP This menu option is used to toggle on/off the
“Request Reply” flag for an outgoing message.
CURR This menu option is used to delete the current
selected message.
ALL This menu option is used to delete all the
messages in the current message folder.

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Table 8: 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.

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.

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Symbol Indication
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.

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Receive a Message
When you receive a 09:19AM
message, a momentary text,
NEW MSG appears on the NEW MSG
display along with a new
message icon. USER
PROG TMS

To View Message from the Inbox.

1 Access TMS (Launch TMS).
2 Press D directly below
INBX.
User228
00000034

INBX COMP SENT

3 The Inbox screen appears. INBOX 01/01
The first message in the list is
displayed. Inbox can hold up FROM:User
to 30 messages. Message Hello
status icons are displayed at
the top of the screen. See RPLY DEL BACK
“TMS Status Symbols” on
page 81 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.
5 To delete the message, press E below DEL. See “Delete a
Message” on page 87 for further details.

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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 COMP to QT 001/002

use the predefined message
I’ll be late
OR

Press on the preprogrammed

Quick Text button. ADDR BACK
The first predefined message
appears.
2 Press U or V to scroll through the list of predefined
messages.
Note: Any programmable button on the radio can be
programmed to access the Quick Text Messages feature.

See “Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model II

Radio” on page 4 for more information on buttons that are
programmable to access Quick Text Messages.
3 When a message has been
selected from the list, address
your message and press the
PTT button to send the
message.
4 Addressing a Message
Press D below ADDR to
address your outgoing USER826
message.

The Address input screen IMPT RQRP BACK

appears.

Press U or V to scroll
through the address list.

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5 Append a Priority Message !

or Request Reply
Before sending your USER826
message, you can append a
priority message or a request
reply to your message. 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 81.

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 81.
Note: When you received 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.

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Reply to a Received Message

1 Press D below RPLY to QT 001/002
reply to a message.
The Quick Text Message I’ll be late
Screen appears.
The first predefined message IMPT RQRP BACK
appears.
2 Press U or V to scroll
through the list of predefined
messages.
3 When a message has been
selected from the list, press
the PTT button to send the
message.

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Delete a Message
1 From the Inbox or Sent
screen, scroll to select a
message for deletion.
2 After selecting a message, INBOX 001/002
press E below DEL. The
display shows 2 delete FROM:User228
options. Hello
Press D below CURR to
delete only the current CURR ALL BACK
message.

OR
Press E below ALL to
delete all messages.
3 When you select to delete all INBOX 001/002
messages, a confirmation
screen appears. DEL ALL?
Press D below YES to
delete all messages.
YES NO BACK

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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 !

Sent screen appears.
The first sent message in the TO:User826
list is displayed. A message Good morning
delivery icon will be
displayed at the top right ADDR DEL BACK
corner of the screen. See
“TMS Status Symbols” on
page 81 for more details.
2 Press U or V to scroll
through the list of other
messages that have been
sent.

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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.

Caution 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

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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 96.
The battery should be at about 77 °F (25 °C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50 ° F [10 °C])
may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95 °F [35 °C]) results in
reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio.

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Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing

circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature
limits stated above.

Battery Charge Status

Your radio can indicate your battery’s 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 blinking 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 battery’s charge is:

b 71% to 100% full

j 41% to 70%

k 11% to 40%

l 10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins blinking)

Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge
shows the lowest level.

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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.

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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.

color

The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

Approx. Insulator Frequency

Length Antenna
Antenna Type Color Range
Kit No.
in. mm Code (MHz)

VHF whip 8 203 RED 136 – 174 NAD6563

VHF helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136 – 150.8 NAD6566
VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8 – 162 NAD6567
VHF helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162 – 174 NAD6568
UHF helical 3.3 83 RED 380 – 435 NAE6546
UHF helical 3.1 78 GREEN 435 – 470 NAE6547
UHF helical 2.8 71 BLACK 470 – 520 NAE6548
UHF whip, 5.2 133 GRAY 380 – 520 NAE6549
wideband

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Approx. Insulator Frequency

Length Antenna
Antenna Type Color Range
Kit No.
in. mm Code (MHz)

800 MHz whip, 7 178 RED 806 – 870 NAF5037

halfwave
800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806 – 870 NAF5039
800MHz stubby, 3.4 85 WHITE 806 – 941 NAF5042
quarterwave
700/800 MHz 7 178 GREEN 764 – 870 NAF5080
whip

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Accessories

Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the

productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS2500I 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 VHF whip (136 – 174 MHz)
NAD6566 VHF (136 – 150.8 MHz)
NAD6567 VHF (150.8 – 162 MHz)
NAD6568 VHF (162 – 174 MHz)
NAE6546 UHF (380 – 435 MHz)
NAE6547 UHF (435 – 470 MHz)
NAE6548 UHF (470 – 520 MHz)
NAE6549 UHF whip (380 – 520 MHz)
NAF5037 800 MHz whip, halfwave (806 – 870 MHz)
NAF5039 800 MHz dipole (806 – 870 MHz)
NAF5042 800 MHz stubby, quarterwave (806 – 941 MHz)
NAF5080 700/800 MHz whip (764 – 870 MHz)

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Batteries
NTN9815 NiCd high-capacity
NTN9816 NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe
*
NTN9857 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual
Intrinsically Safe, IMPRES
*
NTN9858 NiMH ultra-high-capacity, IMPRES
*
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 Shoulder strap for carrying radio
NTN5243 Shoulder strap for carrying radio
TDN9675 Wrist strap for carrying radio

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Chargers
NLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit charger
NLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-unit charger
NTN1168 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120 V
NTN1169 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220 V (2-prong
Euro plug)
NTN1170 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240 V (3-prong
UK plug)
NTN1177 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110 V
NTN1178 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 240 V (3-prong UK
plug)
NTN1179 Multi-unit, rapid charger 240 V (UK 13 MAP Plug)
NTN1667 Tri-chemistry, 110 V
NTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220 V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong
Euro Plug)
NTN1669 Tri-chemistry, 230 V
NTN1873 IMPRES™ rapid charger 110 V single-unit
NTN1874 IMPRES™ rapid charger 220 V single-unit
NTN1875 IMPRES™ rapid charger 240 V single-unit
NTN4796 Multi-unit, tri-chemistry, rapid rate, 110 V
NTN7209 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger without cord
RLN4884 Single-unit Travel Charger

Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords

NTN7373 110 V interchangeable line

NTN7374 220 V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug)
NTN7375 240 V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug)

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Microphones, Remote Speaker

NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft
coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip,
quick disconnect)
NMN6193 Remote speaker mic
NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter
ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece
ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece
ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud
ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud
*RMN5074 18 inch Public Safety Microphone
*RMN5073 24 inch Public Safety Microphone
*RMN5072 30 inch Public Safety Microphone

Note: Accessories *RMN5074, *RMN5073 and *RMN5072 are not

to be used with VHF band radios. For 900MHz band radios,
use these accessories only with antenna NAF5042.

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Surveillance Accessories
Adapters and Adapter Cable

BDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and

BDN6645)
BDN6676 Jedi adapter
NTN8613 Surveillance accessory adapter

CommPort® Integrated Microphone/Receivers

NTN1624 CommPort with palm PTT

NTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to
100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up
to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with snap-on side PTT for noise
levels up to 100 dB (requires BDN6676 adapter)

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

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BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-

phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige
BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
BDN6671 interface module), black
BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order
BDN6671 interface module), beige
BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug
BDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone, black
BDN6727 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA
limits), black
BDN6728 Earpiece with volume control, black
BDN6729 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, black
BDN6730 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, black
BDN6731 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black
BDN6732 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, with extra-loud
earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), black
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
NMN1020 Safety helmet headset (requires BDN6676 adapter)
NMN6245 Light-weight headset

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NMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom mic

NMN6258 Over-the-head headset with in-line PTT
NMN6259 Medium-weight, dual headset with NC mic
RMN4049 Jedi “TEMCO” temple transducer

Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones

BDN6671 Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX)

interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677
and BDN6678)
BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641,
BDN6677 and BDN6678)

Switches
0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch
NTN7660 Tilt / man down switch

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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 “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
2 “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.
9 “OVER.”
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.

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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 156.025 – 157.425 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

Channel Frequency (MHz)

Number Transmit Receive
1 156.050 160.650
2 156.100 160.700
* 156.150 160.750
4 156.200 160.800
5 156.250 160.850
6 156.300 –
7 156.350 160.950

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Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel Frequency (MHz)

Number Transmit Receive
8 156.400 –
9 156.450 156.450
10 156.500 156.500
11 156.550 156.550
12 156.600 156.600
13** 156.650 156.650
14 156.700 156.700
15** 156.750 156.750
16 156.800 156.800
17** 156.850 156.850
18 156.900 161.500
19 156.950 161.550
20 157.000 161.600
* 157.050 161.650
22 157.100 161.700
* 157.150 161.750
24 157.200 161.800
25 157.250 161.850
26 157.300 161.900
27 157.350 161.950
28 157.400 162.000
60 156.025 160.625
* 156.075 160.675
62 156.125 160.725
63 156.175 160.775
* 156.225 160.825
65 156.275 160.875
66 156.325 160.925

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Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel Frequency (MHz)

Number Transmit Receive
67** 156.375 156.375
68 156.425 156.425
69 156.475 156.475
71 156.575 156.575
72 156.625 –
73 156.675 156.675
74 156.725 156.725
75 *** ***
76 *** ***
77** 156.875 –
78 156.925 161.525
79 156.975 161.575
80 157.025 161.625
* 157.075 161.675
* 157.125 161.725
* 157.175 161.775
84 157.225 161.825
85 157.275 161.875
86 157.325 161.925
87 157.375 161.975
88 157.425 162.025
* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cannot be
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
only.

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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.
ARS Automatic Registration Service.
ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked
communications.
ASTRO Motorola standard for wireless analog or
Conventional digital conventional communications.
Call Alert Privately page an individual by sending an
audible tone.
Carrier Squelch 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.
Central Controller A software controlled, computer-driven device
that receives and generates data for the
trunked radios assigned to it. It monitors and
directs the operations of the trunked
repeaters.
Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit/
receive frequency pairs, radio parameters,
and encryption encoding.
Control Channel 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.

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Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio

communications, sometimes through a
repeater. (See Trunking.)
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 A type of coded squelch using data bursts.
(DPL) Similar to PL except a digital code is used
instead of a tone.
Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed, or discrete
nature, rather than a continuous nature.
Dispatcher An individual who has radio system
management duties.
Dynamic A feature that allows the dispatcher to
Regrouping temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.
Failsoft 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.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
Hang Up Disconnect.
Home Display The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display.
LED Light-emitting diode.

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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. 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 Network Access Code (NAC) operates on
Code digital channels to reduce voice channel
interference between adjacent systems and
sites.
NiCd Nickel Cadmium.
NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride.
Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed
emergency channel. The emergency alarm is
sent on this same channel.
Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display
messages.
Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio.
PIN Personal Identification Number.
Preprogrammed A feature that has been assigned in advance
by a qualified technician.
Private Allows you to have a private conversation with
(Conversation) Call another radio user in the group.
Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such
that only receivers decoding this tone will hear
the message.

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Programmable 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.
Radio Frequency The part of the general frequency spectrum
(RF) between the audio and infrared light regions
(about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).
Repeater 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.
Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct
Network Access Code and the correct
talkgroup.
Squelch Special electronic circuitry added to the
receiver of a radio which reduces, or
squelches, unwanted signals before they are
heard in the speaker.
Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s
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.
Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another
unit for easy local unit-to-unit
communications.
Talkgroup An organization of radio users who
communicate with each other.
TMS Text Messaging Service.

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Trunking The automatic sharing of communications

paths between a large number of users. (See
Conventional.)
Zone A grouping of channels.

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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 One (1) Year

Units
Product Accessories 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

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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. 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

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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 MOTOROLA’s published specifications or
the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at

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

B) 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 MOTOROLA’s

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

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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.

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Index

A belt clip
access attach the belt clip ................... 19
inbox ........................................83 remove the belt clip ................. 19
sent folder ................................88 button
TMS feature mode select ............................. 27
use the menu .......................78
C
use the preprogrammed TMS
button ...................................79 call alert
use TMS feature button .......78 make a call alert ...................... 53
user login feature .....................73 carry accessories
accessories belt clips .................................. 96
antennas ..................................95 body-worn ............................... 96
batteries ...................................96 change
belt clips ..................................96 ARS mode ............................... 71
body-worn ................................96 channel
carry accessories .....................96 select a channel ...................... 25
chargers ..................................97 chargers ...................................... 97
Commport integrated microphone/ enhanced and multi-unit line
receivers ................................99 cords ...................................... 97
earpieces .................................99 conventional fuel gauge symbol . 91
headsets ................................100 conventional mode operation ...... 31
microphones, remote speaker .98 conventional squelch options ...... 34
radio interface modules .........101
switches .................................101
D
alert tones ...................................12 delete a message ....................... 87
answer a phone call ....................46 display .......................................... 6
answer a private call ...................50 display status symbols .................. 7
antenna dynamic priority change .............. 45
attach the antenna ...................18 dynamic regrouping .................... 58
radio operating frequencies .....93
remove the antenna ................18 E
antennas .....................................95 edit
app button .....................................4 quick text message ................. 86
emergency .................................. 36
B emergency keep-alive ................. 40
batteries ......................................96
battery .........................................15 F
attach the battery .....................16 failsoft ......................................... 61
battery charge status ...............91 four-way navigation button .......... 11
recycling and disposal .............92
remove the battery ...................16 G
smart battery condition ............17 glossary .................................... 106
battery charger ............................15

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H username ................................ 74
home button ................................11 priority
priority message ...................... 81
I private call
make a private call .................. 51
inbox
private data ................................. 77
delete a message ....................87
programmable features ................ 5
view message .........................83
PTT ID ........................................ 56
L
R
LED indicators ............................11
radio care
list
cleaning .................................. 89
scan list empty ........................41
handling .................................. 89
view a list .................................41
radio ID number .......................... 56
M receive a message ..................... 83
receive and transmit ................... 28
make a call alert ..........................53
remote speaker microphone
make a phone call .......................47
adapter ...................................... 21
make a private call ......................51
repeater or direct operation
menu
select repeater or direct .......... 55
TMS menu options ..................80
reprogram request ...................... 58
menu entry (softkey) .....................9
use the preprogrammed reprogram
menu select buttons ......................9
request button ....................... 59
menu selection features ..............10
request a new dynamic regrouping
microphones, remote speaker ....98
using the menu ....................... 58
mode
ARS Non server mode ............71 S
ARS server mode ....................71
scan ............................................ 42
mode select button .....................27
delete a nuisance channel ...... 44
monitor button .............................30
turn scan on and off ................ 42
N scan (conventional only)
make a dynamic priority
notations used in this manual .......1
change ................................... 45
O scan list empty ............................ 41
select
out-of-range ................................61 enable / disable ....................... 60
select a channel ......................... 25
P
select a zone .............................. 23
phone call display and alert select channel
prompts .....................................49 preprogrammed channel
physical features of the radio ........4 selector .................................. 25
PL defeat ....................................35 use the menu entry CHAN ...... 25
predefined use the menu entry CHUP or
message,quick text .................84

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CHDN .....................................26 turn the radio on ......................... 22

select zone
use the menu entry ZNUP or U
ZNDN .....................................24 universal connector
use the menu entry ZONE .......23 attach the cover ...................... 20
zone switch ..............................24 remove the cover .................... 20
send user
predefined message,quick text access
message ................................86 use the menu item ............... 73
send a silent emergency alarm ...39 use the preprogrammed user
send an emergency alarm ...........36 button .................................. 73
send an emergency call ..............37 log out ..................................... 77
service .........................................89 login ........................................ 74
site lock .......................................62 username
site trunking .................................63 valid characters ....................... 74
change the current site ............64
view the current site .................63 V
smart battery condition ................17 view a list .................................... 41
smart fuel gauge symbol .............91 view message ............................. 83
squelch
analog squelch ........................34 W
digital squelch ..........................34 warranty .................................... 111
status
TMS status symbols ................81 Z
surveillance accessories .............99 zone
Commport integrated microphone/ select a zone ........................... 23
receivers ................................99 zone switch ............................. 24
earpieces .................................99
headsets and headset accessories
..............................................100
radio interface modules for ear
microphones ........................101
switches ....................................101

T
talkgroup
select talkgroup .......................54
text messaging ............................78
time and date ..............................65
edit time and date ....................65
time-out timer ..............................35
Trunking System Controls ...........61
turn the radio off ..........................22

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