Motorola ASTRO MT 1500 Manuel d'utilisateur

ASTRO®MT 1500 Model 1User GuideCOLOR CHORDS 7

vi MT 1500 Model 1Accessories ... 43Antennas ...

vii MT 1500 Model 1Table 1: Channel MapUse the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.Z1 Z2 Z3C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C

MT 1500 Model 1 1General Radio OperationNotations Used in This ManualYou will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note notations throughout this m

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MT 1500 Model 1 3General Radio OperationPhysical Features of the MT 1500 RadioProgrammable FeaturesThe programmable controls on your radio can be prog

4 General Radio OperationAny references in this manual to controls that are “prepro-grammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the rad

MT 1500 Model 1 5General Radio OperationLED IndicatorsAlert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.Table 2: LED Indicators

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

MT 1500 Model 1 7General Radio OperationLong, Medium-Pitched ToneVolume Set when volume changed on a quiet channel.Emergency Exit upon exiting the eme

8 General Radio OperationShort, High-Pitched Tone (Chirp)Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the preset threshold value.Ringing Phone Call Re

MT 1500 Model 1 9General Radio OperationStandard AccessoriesBatteryCharge the BatteryThe Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharge

10 General Radio OperationAttach the BatteryRemove the Battery1 With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bo

MT 1500 Model 1 11General Radio OperationAntennaFor information regarding other available antennas, see page 43.Attach the AntennaRemove the AntennaWi

12 General Radio OperationBelt ClipAttach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2 Press the

MT 1500 Model 1 13General Radio OperationUniversal Connector CoverThe universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is use

14 General Radio OperationRemote Speaker Microphone AdapterThe Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just abov

MT 1500 Model 1 15General Radio OperationRadio On and OffTurn the Radio OnTurn the Radio OffTurn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise.• If the tes

16 General Radio OperationZones and ChannelsA zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio char-acteristics, such as transmit/receiv

MT 1500 Model 1 17General Radio OperationMode Select Button This feature lets you program the current zone and channel to a Mode Select button with a

18 General Radio OperationReceive / TransmitThis section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying-up t

MT 1500Portable RadioQuick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to sati

MT 1500 Model 1 19General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn

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

MT 1500 Model 1 21General Radio OperationConventional Mode OperationYour radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls.1 Momentarily pre

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MT 1500 Model 1 23Common Radio FeaturesConventional Squelch OptionsAnalog SquelchTone Private Line (PL) and carrier squelch can be available (preprogr

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

MT 1500 Model 1 25Common Radio FeaturesEmergencyIf the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any o

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

MT 1500 Model 1 27Common Radio FeaturesSend a Silent Emergency AlarmSend an Emergency CallAn Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your r

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

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MT 1500 Model 1 29Common Radio FeaturesEmergency Keep-AliveWith Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency state, you cannot turn

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

MT 1500 Model 1 31Common Radio FeaturesTelephone Calls (Trunking Only)Use your radio to receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to

32 Common Radio FeaturesPrivate Calls (Trunking Only)These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. Answ

MT 1500 Model 1 33Common Radio FeaturesCall Alert PagingCall Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Answer a Call Alert Page1 When a Call Alert

34 Common Radio FeaturesRepeater or Direct OperationAlso known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to an

MT 1500 Model 1 35Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System ControlsFailsoftThe failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked s

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

MT 1500 Model 1 37Helpful TipsRadio CareCleaningTo clean the external surfaces of your radio:1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to o

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

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

MT 1500 Model 1 39Helpful TipsBatteryBattery LifeBattery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of

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

MT 1500 Model 1 41Helpful TipsAntennaRadio Operating FrequenciesThe following antenna types are compatible with your radio:Before installing the anten

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

MT 1500 Model 1 43AccessoriesMotorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your MT 1500 portable two-way radio.F

44 AccessoriesBatteries* Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li-Ion batteries) to extend life of batteries by

MT 1500 Model 1 45AccessoriesChargersEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsNLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit chargerNLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-u

46 AccessoriesMicrophones, Remote SpeakerSurveillance AccessoriesCommPort® Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpiecesNMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-c

MT 1500 Model 1 47AccessoriesBDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beigeBDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN66

48 AccessoriesHeadsets and Headset AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear MicrophonesSwitchesBDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling b

ii MT 1500 Model 1Product Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF en

MT 1500 Model 1 49Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in imminent and grave

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

MT 1500 Model 1 51Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range8 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 15

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

MT 1500 Model 1 53GlossaryThis is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.ACK Acknowledgment of communication.Active Channel A channel that ha

54 GlossaryDynamic RegroupingA feature that allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can comm

MT 1500 Model 1 55GlossaryPrivate Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding this tone will hear the message.P

56 GlossaryTrunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. (See Conventional.)Zone A grouping of channels.6816

MT 1500 Model 1 57Commercial WarrantyLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTO

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

iiiDisclaimerThe information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed fo

MT 1500 Model 1 59Commercial Warrantywhich sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-88

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

MT 1500 Model 1 61Commercial Warrantythe use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection w

MT 1500 Model 1 62IndexAaccessoriesantennas ...43batteries ...44belt clips ...

Index63Rradio carecleaning ...37handling ...37receive / transmituse the preprogrammed

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