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  • Page 1 ASTRO ® MT 1500 Model 1 User Guide...
  • Page 3 RF energy awareness information and desired channel. Alarm continues until you exit by: operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola • Press and hold Emergency button for one Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure second Receive/Transmit compliance with RF energy exposure limits.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    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: MT 1500I conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)

  • Page 6: Product Safety And Rf Exposure Compliance

    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 7: Disclaimer

    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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance ......... ii Computer Software Copyrights ............ii Documentation Copyrights ..............ii Disclaimer ..................iii General Radio Operation ..........1 Notations Used in This Manual ............1 MT 1500 Radio ................. 2 Physical Features of the MT 1500 Radio .......... 3 Programmable Features ..............
  • Page 9 PL Defeat ..................23 Time-out Timer ................24 Emergency ..................25 Send an Emergency Alarm ............26 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........27 Send an Emergency Call ............27 Emergency Keep-Alive .............29 Scan ....................30 Turn Scan On and Off ...............30 Delete a Nuisance Channel ............30 Telephone Calls (Trunking Only) .............31 Answer a Phone Call ..............31 Private Calls (Trunking Only) ............32...
  • Page 10 Accessories ..............43 Antennas ..................43 Batteries ..................44 Carry Accessories ................44 Belt Clips .................. 44 Body-Worn ................44 Chargers ..................45 Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........45 Microphones, Remote Speaker ............46 Surveillance Accessories ..............46 Earpieces .................. 46 Headsets and Headset Accessories .........
  • Page 11 Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio. MT 1500 Model 1...

  • Page 12: General Radio Operation

    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. An operational procedure, practice, condition, etc.

  • Page 13: Mt 1500 Radio

    General Radio Operation MT 1500 Radio...

  • Page 14: Physical Features Of The Mt 1500 Radio

    General Radio Operation Physical Features of the MT 1500 Radio Item Page Item Page Antenna On/Off/Volume Control Knob Top Button Microphone (programmable) 10 Top Side (Select) Button (programmable) Speaker 11 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Universal Connector 12 Side Button 1 (programmable) 16-Position Knob 13 Side Button 2 (programmable)
  • Page 15 General Radio Operation Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Page Feature Page Phone Zone Selection Any references in this manual to controls that are “prepro- grammed” means that a qualified radio technician must use the radio’s programming software to assign a feature to a control.

  • Page 16: Led Indicators

    General Radio Operation LED Indicators Table 2: LED Indicators This LED Color: indicates: RED (Non-blinking) Transmitting RED (Blinking) • Channel Busy • Low Battery (lights while transmitting) GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call GREEN (Blinking) Scan is activated. Alert Tones Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions. Table 3: Alert Tones You hear: Tone Name...
  • Page 17 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: No ACK Received when the radio does not receive an acknowledgment. Time-Out Timer after time out. Timed Out Talk Prohibit/ when the PTT button is PTT Inhibit pressed, and transmissions are prevented.
  • Page 18 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: Volume Set when volume changed on a Long, quiet channel. Medium- Emergency Exit upon exiting the emergency Pitched Tone state. Failsoft when the trunking system fails. Automatic Call Back when the voice channel is available from the previous request.
  • Page 19 General Radio Operation Table 3: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: Short, High- Low-Battery Chirp when the battery is below the Pitched Tone preset threshold value. (Chirp) Ringing Phone Call when a landline phone call is Received received.

  • Page 20: 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 MT 1500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 44.
  • Page 21 General Radio Operation 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...

  • Page 22: Antenna

    General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 43. 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. MT 1500 Model 1...

  • Page 23: Belt Clip

    General Radio Operation 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Zones And Channels

    General Radio Operation 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...

  • Page 28: Mode Select Button

    General Radio Operation 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.

  • Page 29: Receive / Transmit

    General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit 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 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.

  • Page 30: Use The Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

    General Radio Operation Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 15 and Zones and Channels, page Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Conventional Mode Operation

    General Radio 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...
  • Page 33 General Radio Operation Notes...

  • Page 34: Common Radio Features

    Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Options Analog Squelch Tone Private Line (PL) and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in... this condition occurs: Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel. The radio responds only to your messages. PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (PL or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.

  • Page 35: 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 •...

  • Page 36: Emergency

    Common Radio Features 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 37: 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, • Red LED press the Emergency • Short tone button. The red LED lights, and you hear a short, medium-pitched tone.

  • Page 38: Send A Silent Emergency Alarm

    Common Radio Features Send a Silent Emergency Alarm With your radio turned on, • LED does not light press the Emergency • No tones button. The LED does not light, and you hear no tones. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second.
  • Page 39 Common Radio Features Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher. Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency. 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:...

  • Page 40: Emergency Keep-Alive

    Common Radio Features Emergency Keep-Alive With Emergency Keep-Alive enabled, if the radio is in the Emergency state, you cannot turn off the radio by using the On/Off Volume 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).

  • Page 41: Scan

    Common Radio Features 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 42: Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)

    Common Radio Features 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 •...

  • Page 43: 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 • Two alert tones received you hear two alert •...

  • Page 44: Call Alert Paging

    Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Answer a Call Alert Page When a Call Alert Page is • Four repeating tones received, you hear four • LED flashes GREEN repeating alert tones and the LED flashes GREEN.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: Antenna

    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.
  • Page 53 Helpful Tips Approx. Insulator Frequency Antenna Length Antenna Type Color Range Kit No. Code (MHz) 800 MHz whip, 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037 halfwave 800 MHz dipole 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039 800 MHz stubby, WHITE 806–870 NAF5042 quarterwave 700/800 MHz 178 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080 whip...

  • Page 54: Accessories

    Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your MT 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/governmentandenterprise Antennas NAD6563 VHF whip (136–174 MHz)

  • Page 55: Batteries

    * 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.

  • Page 56: Chargers

    Accessories Chargers NLN7967 Wall-mount kit for multi-unit charger NLN7968 Rack-mount kit for multi-unit charger NTN1168 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 120V NTN1169 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 220V (2-prong Euro plug) NTN1170 Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger 240V (3-prong UK plug) NTN1177 Multi-unit, dual rate, rapid charger 110V...

  • Page 57: Microphones, Remote Speaker

    Accessories 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 RMN5074 18 inch Public Safety Microphone, straight cable RMN5073 24 inch Public Safety Microphone, straight cable RMN5072 30 inch Public Safety Microphone, straight cable ZMN6031...
  • Page 58 Accessories 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 59: 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 Adapter...

  • Page 60: Appendix: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    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: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”...

  • Page 61: Non-Commercial Call Channel

    Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 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: •...
  • Page 62 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 156.400 – 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 13** 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 15** 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 17**...
  • Page 63 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 67** 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 – 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 77** 156.875 – 156.925 161.525 156.975...

  • Page 64: Glossary

    Glossary This is a list of specialized terms used in this manual. 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. Call Alert A page received by your radio, along with an audible tone.

  • Page 65: Dynamic Regrouping

    Glossary 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.
  • Page 66 Glossary Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding this tone will hear the message. Programmable A radio control that can have a radio feature assigned to it. Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed.
  • Page 67 Glossary Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. (See Conventional.) Zone A grouping of channels.

  • Page 68: Commercial Warranty

    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.
  • Page 69 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 70 Commercial Warranty 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.
  • Page 71 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 72 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 73: Index

    Index channel select a channel ...... 16 accessories chargers antennas .........43 enhanced and multi-unit line batteries ........44 cords ........45 belt clips ........44 conventional mode operation ..21 carry cases ......44 chargers ........45 earpieces .........46 headsets ........48 emergency microphones, remote emergency keep-alive .....
  • Page 74 Index radio care universal connector cover cleaning ........37 attach the connector cover ..13 handling ........37 remove the connector cover ... 13 receive / transmit use the preprogrammed monitor button ......20 volume set button ....... 19 use the preprogrammed volume set button ....19 without using the volume set warranty ........
  • Page 76 Motorola, Inc. 1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL60196-1078, USA. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and SmartZone are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2007, 2008 by Motorola, Inc.

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