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viContentsTurn the Radio Off ...26Zones and Channels ...
84Special Radio Features• In temperature extremes outside the operating limits of your RSM.Even where location information can be calculated in such s
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 85ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesAutomatic Registration Service (ARS)The Automatic Registration Service
86ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesMethod 2: Use the Menu1 Press U to find CHAN.2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.The display shows the
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 87 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesARS User Login FeatureThe user login feature allows you as the user to
88ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTo Login as a User1 Press E below ID to enter your username at the prompt. 2 You can enter a username via
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 89 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesORSelect a predefined username from the list of predefined username. S
90ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features4 To log in:Press D below LOGN. In ARS server mode:The progress screen appears. In ARS non-server mode:Th
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 91 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features8 To log out:Press D below LOGT Upon pressing the LOGT button, a conf
92ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesSelecting a Predefined Username1 Press U to scroll to the next username.ORPress V to scroll to the previou
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 93 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesText MessagingThe Text Messaging Service (TMS) is an application servi
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III vii ContentsTelephone Calls (Trunking Only) ... 56Answer a Phone
94ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed TMS Button1 Press the preprogrammed button to access the TMS feature screen. Pressin
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 95 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTable 7: TMS Menu OptionsMenu Options Description/FunctionINBX This is
96ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTable 8: TMS Status SymbolsRQRP This menu option is used to toggle on/off the “Request Reply” flag for an
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 97 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesMessage SentThis icon indicates that the selected message has been suc
98ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesReceive a MessageTo View Message from the Inbox.When you receive a message, a momentary text, NEW MSG appe
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 99 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesCompose a New Text Message1 Press D below COMP to compose a new messag
100ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesNote: i) During the uppercase mode, multi-tapping the keys will only scroll through the uppercase letters
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 101 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features4 Addressing a MessagePress D below ADDR to address your outgoing mes
102ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesSend a Predefined MessageThe Quick Text Messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 103 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesEdit a Quick Text MessageNote: Any programmable button on the radio c
viiiContentsARS User Login and Text Messaging Features. . . . 85Automatic Registration Service (ARS) ...85S
104ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesReply to a Received MessageDelete a Message1 Press D below RPLY to reply to a message.The Compose Message
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 105 ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTo Access the Draft FolderThe Draft folder stores the messages that w
106ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesTo Access the Sent FolderThe Sent folder stores the messages that were sent out previously. The Sent fold
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 107Helpful TipsRadio CareCleaningTo clean the external surfaces of your radio:1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwa
108Helpful Tipsmaintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring r
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 109Helpful TipsMotorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that batteries
110Helpful TipsBattery Recycling and DisposalNickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be av
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 111Helpful TipsAntennaRadio Operating FrequenciesThe following antenna types are compatible with your radio:Before
112Helpful Tips800 MHz whip,halfwave7 178 RED 806 – 870 NAF5037800 MHz dipole 8 200 RED 806 – 870 NAF5039900MHz whip, halfwave6.7 169 BLUE 896 – 941
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 113AccessoriesMotorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / X
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III ix ContentsMicrophones, Remote Speaker ... 116Surveillance Access
114AccessoriesBatteries* Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li-Ion batteries) to extend life of batteries by
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 115 AccessoriesChargersEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsNLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit chargerNLN7968 Rack-
116AccessoriesMicrophones, Remote SpeakerNote: Accessories *RMN5074, *RMN5073 and *RMN5072 are not to be used with VHF band radios. For 900MHz band ra
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 117 AccessoriesSurveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter CableCommPort® Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpieces
118AccessoriesBDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beigeBDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 d
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 119 AccessoriesHeadsets and Headset AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear MicrophonesSwitchesBDN6635 Heavy-dut
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 120Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel AssignmentsEmergency ChannelIf you are in
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 121Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeNon-Commercial Call ChannelFor non-commercial transmissio
122Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range8 156.400 –9 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013** 156.6
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 123Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range* Simplex channels 3, 21, 23, 61, 64, 81, 82, and 83 cann
xContentsAppendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Special
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 124GlossaryThis is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.ACK Acknowledgment of communication.Active Chann
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 125GlossaryCursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display.Deadlock Disp
126GlossaryMonitor Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will hear static. If the channel is in use, you
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 127GlossaryRadio Frequency (RF)The part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regi
128Commercial WarrantyLimited WarrantyMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 129Commercial Warrantythe Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the
130Commercial Warrantywhich sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/C
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 131Commercial Warrantythe time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA.J) Scratches or other cosmetic d
132Commercial WarrantyMOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 133IndexAaccessdraft folder ...105inbox ...98sent fo
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III xiTable 1: Channel MapUse the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6C
134IndexEeditcall, page, or phone list nameuse the menu ...50call, page, or phone list numberuse the menu ...4
ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III 135Indexmessage,quick text ...102username ...92prioritypriority message
136Indexuse the preprogrammed smart battery button ...20smart fuel gauge symbol ...109standard accessories ...
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ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 1General Radio OperationNotations Used in This ManualYou will notice the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and Note througho
2General Radio OperationAdditional Performance EnhancementThe following are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality and
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4General Radio OperationPhysical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III RadioItem Page Item Page1 Antenna 21 11 3-Position Concentric Switch (
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 5 General Radio OperationProgrammable FeaturesThe programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualif
6General Radio OperationDisplayThis figure is typical of what you see on your radio. The 64 x 96 pixel liquid crystal display (LCD) shows radio status
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 7 General Radio OperationStatus SymbolsThe top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s statu
8General Radio OperationUser Login Indicator (IP Packet Data)• On (Tinted) = User is currently associated with the radio; • Off (Not tinted) = User is
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 9 General Radio OperationMenu Entry (Softkey)The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries (also
10General Radio OperationMenu Entry FeaturesIn most cases, press U to display the following feature selections.*Available at a future date.Table 3: Me
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 11 General Radio OperationHome Button (h)The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In m
12General Radio OperationKeypadThe 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features. The keypad functions in a manner similar
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 13 General Radio OperationLED IndicatorsTable 5: LED IndicatorsThis LED Color: Indicates:RED (Illuminated) Transmit
ASTRO® XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Digital Portable Radio Quick Reference CardProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION! This radio is restricted to o
14General Radio OperationAlert TonesYour radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.Table 6: Alert Tones You hear: Tone Name Heard:Short
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 15 General Radio OperationA Group of Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone)Busy when the system is busy.Short, Medium-Pitche
16General Radio OperationA Group of Medium-Pitched TonesFailsoft when the trunking system fails.Automatic Call Backwhen the voice channel is available
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 17 General Radio OperationRingingFast Ringing when the system is searching for the Private Conversation Call target
18General Radio OperationStandard AccessoriesBatteryCharge the BatteryThe Motorola-approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged. Prior to usi
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 19 General Radio OperationAttach the BatteryRemove the Battery1 With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the
20General Radio OperationSmart Battery ConditionThis feature allows you to view the condition of your Smart Battery.Use the MenuUse the Preprogrammed
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 21 General Radio OperationAntennaFor information regarding other available antennas, see page 113.Attach the Antenn
22General Radio OperationBelt ClipAttach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2 Press the b
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 23 General Radio OperationUniversal Connector CoverThe universal connector cover is located on the antenna side of
Display Status SymbolsMenu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation)*Available at a future date.Call Received. Receiving an individual call.View/Program Mode
24General Radio OperationRemote Speaker Microphone AdapterThe Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) adapter is located on the back of the radio, just above
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 25 General Radio OperationRadio On and OffTurn the Radio On2 Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the s
26General Radio OperationTurn the Radio OffZones and ChannelsA zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 27 General Radio OperationUse the Menu Entry ZNUP or ZNDN4 Press h to confirm the displayed zone and channel.ORPres
28General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Zone SwitchSelect a ChannelConsult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the fo
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 29 General Radio OperationUse the Menu Entry CHUP or CHDN 2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display sho
30General Radio Operation2 Press D, E, or F directly below CHUP or CHDN until the channel name you want appears.Note: Positions of CHUP and CHDN on th
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 31 General Radio OperationMode Select Button This feature lets you program the current zone and channel to a Mode S
32General Radio OperationReceive / TransmitRadio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital chan
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 33 General Radio OperationUse Preprogrammed Volume Set Button1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and ch
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
34General Radio OperationUse the Preprogrammed Monitor Button1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.2 Press the Monitor button an
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 35 General Radio OperationConventional Mode OperationYour radio may be programmed to receive Private Line (PL) call
36Common Radio FeaturesRadio LockThis feature provides stronger radio security.If this feature is enabled by a qualified technician, you will see RADI
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 37Common Radio FeaturesChange Your Password1 Press U to find PSWD.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PSWD.3 Enter t
38Common Radio FeaturesMute or Unmute Keypad TonesYou can turn the keypad tones off and on.Use the MenuUsing the Preprogrammed Side Button1 Press U to
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 39Common Radio FeaturesConventional Squelch OptionsAnalog SquelchTone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL)
40Common Radio FeaturesPL DefeatWith this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be preprogrammed to a channe
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 41Common Radio FeaturesTime-out TimerThe time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60
42Common Radio FeaturesEmergencyIf the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communicati
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 43Common Radio FeaturesSend an Emergency CallAn Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio prior
ii ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model IIIProduct Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceATTENTION!This radio is restricted to occupational use only to sati
44Common Radio FeaturesSend a Silent Emergency Alarm1 With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The current zone/channel is displayed alt
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 45Common Radio FeaturesNote: • For ALL Emergency signals: You can change channels while in Emergency operation if t
46Common Radio FeaturesListsYou can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names.There are four list types:•Call•Page• Pho
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 47Common Radio FeaturesScan List EmptyIf the scan list has no members, EMPTY LIST is displayed.EMPTY LIST can be ch
48Common Radio FeaturesEdit a Call, Page, or Phone List NumberUse the Menu1 Press U to find PROG.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. The changeab
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 49Common Radio Features6 Press V to erase digits. If you erase the entire number and press U or V, you exit the edi
50Common Radio FeaturesEdit a Call, Page, or Phone List NameUse the Menu1 Press U to find PROG.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PROG. The changeable
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 51Common Radio Features6 Press V to erase the last digits. (If you erase the entire name and press W, you exit the
52Common Radio FeaturesScanThe scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your rad
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 53Common Radio FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off SwitchPlace the Scan On/Off switch in the Scan On or Scan
iiiDocumentation CopyrightsNo duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permiss
54Common Radio FeaturesDelete a Nuisance ChannelWhen the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear (nuisance channel), you can temporarily
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 55Common Radio FeaturesConventional Scan OnlyMake a Dynamic Priority ChangeWhile the radio is scanning, the dynamic
56Common Radio FeaturesTelephone Calls (Trunking Only)Use your radio to make and receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 57Common Radio FeaturesMake a Phone CallUse the Menu1 Press U to find PHON.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON.
58Common Radio FeaturesUse the Keypad6 Press h to hang up and return to the home display.1 Press U to find PHON.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PHON
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 59Common Radio FeaturesPhone Call Display and Alert Prompts• When you press the PTT button and the phone system is
60Common Radio FeaturesPrivate Calls (Trunking Only)These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. The ca
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 61Common Radio FeaturesMake a Private CallUse the Menu1 Press U to find CALL.2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL
62Common Radio FeaturesUse the Keypad1 Press U to find CALL.2 Press D, E, or F directly below CALL. You see the last transmitted or received ID numbe
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 63Common Radio FeaturesCall Alert PagingCall Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users are
ivImportant Rebanding InformationThis radio supports the new FCC 800 MHz Public Safety frequency band definition. The FCC has reorganized the 800 MHz
64Common Radio FeaturesMake a Call AlertUse the Menu1 Press U to find PAGE.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. You see the last transmitted or re
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 65Common Radio FeaturesUse the Keypad1 Press U to find PAGE.2 Press D, E, or F directly below PAGE. You see the l
66Common Radio FeaturesConventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only)Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 67Common Radio FeaturesRepeater or Direct OperationAlso known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the r
68Special Radio FeaturesRadio KillThis feature allows you to render your radio or another radio inoperable if the radio is misplaced or lost. When a r
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 69Special Radio FeaturesRadio StunThis feature allows you to stun another radio by sending an over the air command
70Special Radio FeaturesPTT IDReceiveThis feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you are currently receiving. This ID can be a max
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 71Special Radio FeaturesView Your Radio’s ID NumberUse the MenuUse the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button1 Press U o
72Special Radio FeaturesDynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily reassign selected radios to a
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 73Special Radio FeaturesUse the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button3 If you hear one beep- Press the PTT button
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III v ContentsContentsDeclaration of Conformity ... iPr
74Special Radio FeaturesSelect Enable / DisableThe dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two categories: Select Enabled or Select Di
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 75Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System ControlsFailsoftThe failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications
76Special Radio FeaturesSite LockThis feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This featur
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 77Special Radio FeaturesSite TrunkingIf the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to
78Special Radio FeaturesChange the Current SitePress and hold down the preprogrammed Site Search button to manually force the change to a new site.You
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 79Special Radio FeaturesTime and DateUsing this special feature, you may program the time and date as you might wit
80Special Radio FeaturesNote: Press h at any time to return to the home display without saving your changes.ORPress U one or more times to move to an
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 81Special Radio FeaturesOutdoor Location (using GPS)The Outdoor Location (using GPS) feature allows radio users to
82Special Radio Features3 Press D, E, or F directly below RFSH to obtain a new location fix. The top line will temporarily display PLEASE WAIT while t
ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 83Special Radio FeaturesLocation and Emergency Feature InteractionWhen the Emergency feature is activated by pressi
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