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Motorola XTSTM 1500 User Manual

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ASTRO
XTS™ 1500
Digital Portable Radio
Model I
User Guide
6804113J52
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort are registered in
the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are
the property of their respective owners.
P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
© Motorola, Inc. 2002. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 9/18/03.
Motorola, Inc.
8000 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322

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  • Page 1 U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc. © Motorola, Inc. 2002. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 9/18/03. Motorola, Inc. 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd.

  • Page 2: Computer Software Copyrights

    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.

  • Page 5: Special Radio Features

    Special Radio Features Trunking System Controls Failsoft The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure. If a trunking system fails completely, the radio goes into failsoft operation, and automatically switches to its failsoft channel. During failsoft operation: •...

  • Page 6: Site Lock

    Special Radio Features Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide-area talkgroup sites. This feature should be used with caution, since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide-area system.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ... ii Computer Software Copyrights ... ii Documentation Copyrights ... ii Disclaimer ... ii Special Radio Features... i Trunking System Controls ... i Failsoft ... i Out-of-Range ... i Site Lock ... ii Site Change ...
  • Page 8 Conventional Mode Operation ...19 Common Radio Features ... 21 Conventional Squelch Options ...21 Analog Squelch ...21 PL Defeat ...21 Time-out Timer ...22 Emergency ...23 Send an Emergency Alarm ...24 Send an Emergency Call ...25 Scan ...27 Turn Scan On and Off ...27 Delete a Nuisance Channel ...27 Conventional Scan Only ...28 Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) ...29...
  • Page 9 Accessories ... 39 Antennas ... 39 Batteries ... 39 Carry Accessories ... 39 Belt Clips ... 39 Body-Worn ... 39 Chargers ... 40 Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ... 40 Surveillance Accessories ... 40 Earpieces ... 40 Headsets and Headset Accessories ... 42 Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones ...

  • Page 11: General Radio Operation

    General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual You will notice the use of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Notes throughout this manual. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and that care must be taken or observed. An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.

  • Page 12: Xts 1500 Model I Radio

    General Radio Operation XTS 1500 Model I Radio...

  • Page 13: Physical Features Of The Xts 1500 Model I Radio

    Physical Features of the XTS 1500 Model I Radio Item Antenna Top Button (programmable) Speaker Universal Connector 16-Position Knob (programmable) 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) ASTRO XTS 1500 General Radio Operation Page Item On/Off/Volume Control Knob Microphone 10 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable) 11 Push-to-Talk...

  • Page 14: Programmable Features

    General Radio Operation 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 Call Response...

  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators This LED Color: RED (Non-flashing) RED (Flashing) GREEN (Flashing) Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. You hear: Tone Name Invalid Key-Press Radio Self-Test Short, Failed Low-Pitched Reject Tone Time-Out Timer Warning ASTRO XTS 1500 Table 2: LED Indicators indicates:...
  • Page 16 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name No ACK Received Time-Out Timer Timed Out Talk Prohibit/ PTT Inhibit Long, Low-Pitched Out-of-Range Tone Invalid Mode Individual Call Warning Tone A Group of Busy Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) Valid Key-Press Radio Self-Test...
  • Page 17 Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Volume Set Long, Medium- Emergency Exit Pitched Tone Failsoft Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is A Group of Talk Permit Medium- Pitched Tones Console Acknowledge Received Individual Call Short, High- Low-Battery Chirp Pitched Tone (Chirp)

  • Page 18: Standard Accessories

    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 approved batteries available for use with your XTS 1500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 39.
  • Page 19 Attach the Battery With the radio off, fit the three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio. Press the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place. Remove the Battery With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery.

  • Page 20: Antenna

    General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 39. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.

  • Page 21: Belt Clip

    Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. Press the belt clip downward until you clear a “click.” Remove the Belt Clip Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.

  • Page 22: Universal Connector Cover

    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.

  • Page 23: Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter

    Attach the Adapter 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.

  • Page 24: Radio On And Off

    General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. • If the test is successful, you hear a medium- pitched tone. • If the test is unsuccessful, you hear a low-pitched tone. Turn off the radio, check the battery, and turn the radio on.

  • Page 25: Zones And Channels

    Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio char- acteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone. Select a Zone If a control on your radio has been preprogrammed as the Zone switch, move the Zone...

  • Page 26: Receive / Transmit

    General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the “noise”...

  • Page 27: Use The Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

    Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 14 and Zones and Channels, page Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone. Release the Volume Set button.

  • Page 28: Use The Preprogrammed Monitor Button

    General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. Press the Monitor button and listen for activity. (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.

  • Page 29: Conventional Mode Operation

    Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls. Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity. Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation. (The duration of the button press is programmable.) Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch...
  • Page 30 General Radio Operation Notes...

  • Page 31: Common Radio Features

    Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Options Analog Squelch Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in... Carrier squelch (C) PL, DPL PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.

  • Page 32: Time-Out Timer

    Common Radio Features Time-out Timer The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician. Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time.

  • Page 33: Emergency

    Emergency If the top (orange) button is programmed to send an emergency signal, then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel. Your radio can be programmed for the following: • Emergency Alarm • Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call •...

  • Page 34: Send An Emergency Alarm

    Common Radio Features Send an Emergency Alarm An Emergency Alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher, identifying the radio sending the emergency. With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. The red LED lights, and you hear a short, medium-pitched tone.

  • Page 35: Send An Emergency Call

    Send an Emergency Call An Emergency Call will send a type of dispatch giving your radio priority access to channels. With your radio turned on, press the Emergency button. A short, medium- pitched tone sounds. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button.
  • Page 36 Common Radio Features 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, an invalid tone sounds until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency.

  • Page 37: Scan

    Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. The list must be preprogrammed by a qualified technician. Turn Scan On and Off Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off Switch or Button in the “scan on”...

  • Page 38: Conventional Scan Only

    Common Radio Features 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. 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.

  • Page 39: Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)

    Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) Use your radio to receive standard phone calls. A landline phone can be used to call a radio. Answer a Phone Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button When a phone call is received you hear telephone-type ringing and the LED flashes GREEN.

  • Page 40: Private Calls (Trunking Only)

    Common Radio Features Private Calls (Trunking Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. Answer a Private Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button. When a private call is received you hear two alert tones and the LED flashes GREEN.

  • Page 41: Call Alert Paging

    Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Answer a Call Alert Page When a Call Alert Page is received, you hear four repeating alert tones and the LED flashes GREEN. Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen.

  • Page 42: Repeater Or Direct Operation

    Common Radio Features Repeater or Direct Operation Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the same. REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater.

  • Page 43: Helpful Tips

    Helpful Tips Radio Care Cleaning To clean the external surfaces of your radio: Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution). 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.

  • Page 44: Service

    Helpful Tips Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product. A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition. A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services.

  • Page 45: Battery

    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.

  • Page 46: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    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.

  • Page 47: Antenna

    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.
  • Page 48 Helpful Tips Notes...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 1500 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/cgiss/index.shtml> Antennas NAF5037...

  • Page 50: Chargers

    Accessories NNTN4117 Carrying case, Leather with 3” Belt Loop and T-strap Chargers NTN1177 Multi-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid: 110 V NTN1178 Multi-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid: 240 V (3-prong UK plug) NTN1179 Multi-Unit, Rapid, 240V (UK 13 MAP Plug) NTN1667 Tri-Chemistry, 110V NTN1668 Tri-Chemistry, 220V Single Unit Charger (2 Prong Euro Plug)
  • Page 51 BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone, beige BDN6665 Earpiece with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6666 Earpiece with volume control, beige BDN6667 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, beige BDN6668 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate, beige BDN6669 Earpiece, mic and PTT combined, with extra-loud earphone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear-...

  • Page 52: Headsets And Headset Accessories

    Accessories Headsets and Headset Accessories BDN6635 Heavy-duty VOX headset with noise-canceling boom mic (requires BDN6673 adapter) BDN6636 Heavy-duty VOX headset with throat mic (requires BDN6673) BDN6645 Noise-canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcup BDN6673 Headset adapter cable (for use with BDN6635 and BDN6645) BDN6676 Jedi adapter...

  • Page 53: Speaker, Remote Speaker

    Speaker, Remote Speaker NMN6191 RSM noise-canceling (includes 6.0' coiled cord assembly, 3.5mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect) NMN6193 Remote speaker mic ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud ®...
  • Page 54 Accessories Notes...

  • Page 55: Glossary

    Glossary This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual. Active Channel Analog Signal ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked ASTRO Conventional Call Alert Carrier Squelch Central Controller Channel Control Channel Conventional ASTRO XTS 1500 Acknowledgment of communication.
  • Page 56 Glossary Cursor Digital Private Line (DPL) Digital Signal Dispatcher Dynamic Regrouping Failsoft Hang Up Monitor Network Access Code A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display. A type of coded squelch using data bursts. Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone.
  • Page 57 NiCd NiMH Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed Page Personality Preprogrammed Private (Conversation) Call Private Line (PL) Programmable Radio Frequency (RF) Repeater Selective Switch ASTRO XTS 1500 Nickel Cadmium. Nickel Metal Hydride. emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel.
  • Page 58 Glossary Squelch Standby Tactical/Non-revert Talkaround Talkgroup Trunking Zone Special electronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio which reduces, or squelches, unwanted signals before they are heard in the speaker. An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.

  • Page 59: Commercial Warranty

    ASTRO XTS 1500 Portable Units Product Accessories 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.
  • Page 60 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...
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62 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...
  • Page 63 Commercial Warranty the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.
  • Page 64 Commercial Warranty Notes...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index accessories carry cases ...39 alert tones ...5 analog squelch ...21 answer a private call ...30 antenna attach the antenna ...10 radio operating frequencies ...37 remove the antenna ...10 antennas ...39 batteries and battery accessories 39 battery attach the battery ...9 battery charge status ...35 charging the battery ...8 recycling and disposal ...36...
  • Page 66 Index repeater or direct operation ...32 repeater/direct switch ...32 scan delete a nuisance channel ...27 turn scan on and off ...27 scan (conventional only) select a channel ...15 select a zone ...15 service ...34 site change ... ii site lock ... ii surveillance accessories ...40 Commport integrated microphone/ receivers ...43...

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