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Motorola ASTRO XTL 5000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ASTRO ® 5000 Digital Mobile Radio W3 Control Head User's Guide...
  • Page 9 ® XTL™ 5000 ASTRO Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head User’s Guide 68P81096C67-A Document Creation Date: 2/28/03 Document Modification Date: 6/24/03...

  • Page 10: Computer Software 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 11: Notations Used In This Manual

    Light button or symbol. The special display font is used to show information in the display. 3+21( Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 12 Notes...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Sending an Emergency Alarm ............30 Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........31 Sending an Emergency Call ............32 Muting and Unmuting the Keypad Tones ........34 Types of Scan ................. 35 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 14 Turning Scan On or Off .............37 Viewing a Scan List .................38 Programming a Scan List ..............39 Deleting Nuisance Modes ............41 PTT-ID (Optional) ................42 Viewing a Page, Call, or Phone List ..........43 Telephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking) ......44 Answer a Telephone Call ............44 Selecting a Phone Number to Call ..........45 Initiating a Telephone Call ............47 Call Alert (Conventional and Trunking) ..........49...
  • Page 15 Index ........109 W3 Control Head Foldout Page ....115 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 16 Notes viii...

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Radio

    The XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio can operate in the following frequency ranges: 700/800 MHz 136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz 764-776 MHz 450-520 MHz 794-806 MHz 806-825 MHz 851-870 MHz ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 18: Major Radio Components

    Getting to Know Your Radio Major Radio Components Your radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features. You may also have radio accessories installed based on the specific configuration of your radio.
  • Page 19 Check with your system manager for information on how these buttons have been programmed. Use the foldout at the back of this manual to record the functions that have been programmed to each button. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 20: Using Your Radio: The Basics

    Getting to Know Your Radio Using Your Radio: The Basics This subsection gives you the basic knowledge you need in order to use your radio. The following topics are covered: • Turning your radio on or off (page 4) • Adjusting the volume (page 5) •...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    Press the < and > scroll key as appropriate. If you scroll continuously in one direction, the display will wrap around to the beginning of the list. To scroll faster, hold down the desired scroll key. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 22: Entering Softkey Menus

    Getting to Know Your Radio Entering Softkey Menus To access a menu item: Press the menu-select button ( m ) immediately below the softkey you wish to access.

  • Page 23: Returning To The Home Display

    When lit solid, radio is transmitting in secure mode. When flashing, radio is receiving in secure mode. When off, radio is operating in clear mode. Call Received Flashes when a Private Call, Phone Call or page is received. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 24 Getting to Know Your Radio Annunciator Indicates... Scan The radio is scanning a preprogrammed list of channels/ modes for activity. Priority 1 Channel Scan (Flashing Dot) The channel assigned as the Priority 1 channel is being scanned for activity. Priority 2 Channel Scan The channel assigned as the Priority 2 channel is being (Steady Dot) scanned for activity.
  • Page 25 Radio not ready service for use. representative. Invalid (bad) key press. A key press was rejected. Time-out timer warning. Transmission time will expire in four seconds. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 26 Getting to Know Your Radio Type of Tone Indicates... Action Short, medium- Valid (good) key press. A key pitched tone press was accepted. Pressed emergency button to enter emergency. Emergency entered. Short, high- Successful power-up. Radio pitched tone passed self-test. Continuous, low- Transmit on receive-only mode.
  • Page 27 No emergency tone. Group of two Fast ring in Private call. high-pitched System is searching for target tones radio. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 28 Getting to Know Your Radio Alert Tones (Secure-Equipped Radios Only) Your secure-equipped radio uses alert tones to let you know the condition of security features. Type of Tone Indication Action One beep Indicates clear transmission on immediately after secure-equipped radio. PTT button press Six medium- Keyfail.

  • Page 29: Entering Characters Using The Keypad

    This concludes an introduction on operating your XTL 5000 radio. You can now begin familiarizing yourself with using your radio to perform basic procedures such as transmitting and receiving. These are covered in the following chapter. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 30 Getting to Know Your Radio Notes...

  • Page 31: Basic Radio Operation

    Use the foldout at the back of this user guide as a reference when you review these procedures. The section also has information on the following feature: • Time-Out Timer or TOT (page 23) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 32: Monitoring Conventional Modes

    Basic Radio Operation Monitoring Conventional Modes To monitor conventional modes, do the following: Take the microphone off the radio’s hook. Press the preprogrammed Monitor button (S1, S2, S3, T2, or T3 as appropriate.) The display shows 021,725 21 indicating that the squelch circuit has been opened, allowing you to monitor all of the traffic on the channel.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Zone And Mode (Channel)

    The zone name stops flashing once it is saved. Press the PTT button to begin transmitting on the displayed zone. To select a particular mode within a zone, press the M button until the desired mode is displayed. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 34: Receiving On A Conventional Mode

    Basic Radio Operation Receiving on a Conventional Mode Follow these steps to receive on a conventional mode: Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17). When you hear a transmission, use the V rocker switch to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level if necessary. Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode.

  • Page 35: Changing The Squelch Setting

    Press and hold the preprogrammed Monitor button (S1, S2, S3, T2, or T3 as appropriate). Press the < or > button to scroll to the desired squelch setting. Press the O button. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 36: Receive On Trunked Systems

    Basic Radio Operation Receive on Trunked Systems Follow these steps to receive while operating on a trunked system: Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17). When you hear a transmission, use the V rocker switch to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level if necessary. Your radio is now set to receive on the selected mode.

  • Page 37: Transmitting On Conventional Modes

    The red LED lights steadily when the radio is transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive. Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only mode, you will hear a continuous low-pitched (“invalid mode”) tone. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 38: Transmitting On Trunked Systems

    Basic Radio Operation Transmitting on Trunked Systems Follow these steps to transmit on a trunked system: Select a desired zone and mode (see page 17). Note: If no secure voice modes are available for a transmission, the display shows 12 6(&85( .

  • Page 39: Time-Out Timer

    If you hold down the PTT button longer than the programmed time, you hear a continuous, low-pitched tone. This tone ceases to sound when you release the PTT button. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 40 Basic Radio Operation Notes...

  • Page 41: Common Radio Features

    • Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Number (page 57) • Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Name (page 60) • Optional External Alarms (Horn and/or Lights) (page 63) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 42: Sending A Status Call (Trunking Only)

    Common Radio Features Sending a Status Call (Trunking Only) A Status Call is a text message sent to the dispatcher informing him or her of your situation. It does not involve a voice transmission. The status call feature is available on both conventional and trunked systems.
  • Page 43 You can still receive voice transmissions during this time. Press the PTT button to transmit the status, or press the O button to exit the status menu. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 44: Selecting Transmit Power Level

    Common Radio Features Selecting Transmit Power Level You may need to change the transmit power level on your XTL 5000 radio based on operating conditions. Press the < or > buttons to scroll to the 3:5 softkey. Press the m button below 3:5 . The display shows +,*+ 32:(5 or /2: 32:(5 along with the /2: and +,*+ softkeys.

  • Page 45: Conventional Squelch Options

    • Selective Squelch — This option allows you to hear any digital traffic that has the correct network access code and the correct talkgroup. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 46: Sending An Emergency Alarm

    Common Radio Features Sending an Emergency Alarm This feature is useful when you want to alert the dispatcher of an emergency condition. The dispatcher receives your radio ID in addition to the emergency message. An emergency call gives your radio priority over any other traffic on the channel. Follow the steps below to send an emergency alarm: Press the orange top button (T2).

  • Page 47: Sending A Silent Emergency Alarm

    To exit the emergency mode, press and hold the orange top button for more than 1-1/2 seconds. You hear a medium-pitched exit tone which confirms that the radio has exited successfully. The radio returns to the home display. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 48: Sending An Emergency Call

    Common Radio Features Sending an Emergency Call These steps explain the sending of a trunked emergency alarm with call. When sending a trunked emergency call only (not available for conventional emergency), an emergency alarm is not automatically sent to the dispatcher. Press the orange top button (T2).
  • Page 49 If you change operating modes while in emergency call operation, the emergency call is moved to, and continues on, the new mode. Important: Exit the emergency call mode when you have finished. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 50: Muting And Unmuting The Keypad Tones

    Common Radio Features Muting and Unmuting the Keypad Tones The tones you hear when you press a key can be muted with this feature. Press the < or > button to scroll to 087( . Press the m button below 087( . The display shows 721(6 21 or 721(6 2)) , and the 21 and 2)) softkeys.

  • Page 51: Types Of Scan

    In addition to the priority-one channel, a second channel can be assigned as a priority-two channel. The remaining members in the scan list can be Non-Priority programmed as non-priority members of the scan list. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 52 Common Radio Features Types of Scanning Type Description Automatic (autoscan) When selected, a channel with autoscan automatically begins scanning its associated scan list. The radio continues auto scanning until you select a channel without autoscan enabled. Operator-Selectable Scan can be programmed, by a qualified radio technician, to be selected either from a menu or by a preprogrammed Scan button.

  • Page 53: Turning Scan On Or Off

    • If you selected 2)) , the radio stops scanning. The radio returns to the home display. Note: Press the O button to exit the menu without changing the selection. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 54: Viewing A Scan List

    Common Radio Features Viewing a Scan List This feature enables you to view the scan list programmed into your radio. Note: The call, page, and phone lists are handled separately in “Viewing a Page, Call, or Phone List” on page 43. To view the scan list: Press the <...

  • Page 55: Programming A Scan List

    Press the m button below 6(/ to add or remove a channel from the scan list or to change a scan list member’s priority. (The S1, or Select, button also serves the same function.) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 56 Common Radio Features Each press of 6(/ changes the member’s priority (Non-Pri, Pri1, Pri2, and off) and is indicated by the scan status annunciators: G = channel is in the scan list as non-priority H = channel is in the scan list as the priority 2 channel H (dot flashing) = channel is in the scan list as the priority 1 channel.

  • Page 57: Deleting Nuisance Modes

    Note: You cannot delete priority modes and the designated transmit channel. To resume scanning the deleted mode, turn scan off and then back on again. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 58: Ptt-Id (Optional)

    Common Radio Features PTT-ID (Optional) This stands for Push-to-Talk ID. This feature is programmed as needed for each channel by your system manager. If this feature is made available for your talkgroup, it allows you to see the ID number of the radio from which you are receiving a transmission.

  • Page 59: Viewing A Page, Call, Or Phone List

    Note: When the last entry in the list is displayed, you can press the > button to scroll to the first list entry. To exit the list and return to the home display, press the O button. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 60: Telephone Operation (Conventional And Trunking)

    Common Radio Features Telephone Operation (Conventional and Trunking) You can use your radio in a manner similar to a standard telephone. Answer a Telephone Call When your radio receives a telephone call: • Telephone-like ringing sounds. 3+21( &$// and the present mode are •...

  • Page 61: Selecting A Phone Number To Call

    Press the PTT button to dial the phone number. The phone number called remains on the display. If the system does not acknowledge the call, your radio displays 12 $&.12:/('*( . ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 62 Common Radio Features Enter the Number from a Phone List Note: See “Viewing a Page, Call, or Phone List” on page 43. Press > to scroll to 3+21 . Note: If your radio has a programmed phone button, press it to skip directly to step 4.

  • Page 63: Initiating A Telephone Call

    PTT button press. If you press the PTT button to send the digits, you must release the PTT button and press it again if you wish to transmit your voice. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 64 If the calling party answers, converse in the normal manner. Press the PTT button to talk; release the PTT button to listen. Note: Motorola trunked radios generate a high-pitched tone when the radio’s PTT button is released. This is heard by the landline party and is an indicator to begin talking.

  • Page 65: Call Alert (Conventional And Trunking)

    Press the m button below 3$*( . The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. Go to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 54 to send your page. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 66: Entering Directly The Id Number To Be Paged

    Common Radio Features Entering Directly the ID Number to be Paged You can use the keypad to directly enter the ID number of the person you want to page. Follow these steps to enter the ID directly: For Call Alert, press the > button to scroll to the 3$*( softkey. The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.

  • Page 67: Scrolling To An Id Number In The Page List

    Note: The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list. Refer to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 54 to send your page. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 68: Going Directly To An Id Number In The Page List

    Common Radio Features Going Directly to an ID Number in the Page List Note: See “Viewing a Page, Call, or Phone List” on page 43. Press the > button to scroll to 3$*( for Call Alert. Press the m button below 3$*( . The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received.
  • Page 69 Note: The display shows ,19$/,' (175< if you enter a nonexisting number (for example, 24). The radio will revert back to step 4. Refer to “Sending a Call Alert Page” on page 54 for sending a page. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 70: Sending A Call Alert Page

    Common Radio Features Sending a Call Alert Page Follow these steps to send a call alert page: Press the PTT button. If you hear five tones, the system has received the ID number. The radio you called is on the air and has received your page. Your radio automatically returns to the home display.

  • Page 71: Answering A Call Alert Page

    Note: Pressing the PTT button enables you to transmit and releasing it enables you to listen to a transmission. Everyone in the talkgroup will hear your voice when you transmit. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 72 Common Radio Features Answering a Page Using Enhanced Private Call Press the programmed quick-response or call button. Press the > button until the display shows the &$// softkey. Press the m button below &$// . The display shows the ID number of the paging radio.

  • Page 73: Programming A Page, Call, Or Phone List Number

    To directly access an entry, use the keypad to enter its numerical position in the list (any programmed location from 1 to 100). Press S1 (the Number Selected button in the programming mode) to enter number edit mode. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 74 Common Radio Features Erase the old number by pressing the < button to delete each digit. Note: If you accidentally erase all the numbers, press the < or > button to exit without making any changes. Start again at step 5. To return to the home display without making any changes, press the O button.
  • Page 75 You can continue to edit other numbers by returning to step 5. • Press O to exit the number editing mode without saving the changes. 10 Press O to exit the programming mode and return to the home display. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 76: Programming A Page, Call, Or Phone List Name

    Common Radio Features Programming a Page, Call, or Phone List Name This feature lets you change the ID names assigned to the call lists used by the trunked Private Conversation and Call Alert features, as well as the phone names used by the phone feature. Press <...
  • Page 77 The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next character to be added. To enter a character at the blinking cursor, refer to the following table. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 78 Common Radio Features Refer to the table on page 58 to see what keys to press and how many times to press them to select a character. Note: To leave a space in the text, press > twice. Do one of the following: •...

  • Page 79: Optional External Alarms (Horn And/Or Lights)

    The display alternately shows the enabled alarm(s) and the selected mode. The radio will remember the current state of the horn and lights feature when the radio is turned off. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 80: Changing Or Turning Off The Selected Alarm(S)

    Common Radio Features Permanent Horn and/or Lights The radio will always power-up with the last-selected alarm(s) enabled. To view which alarm(s) are enabled: Press the > button to scroll to +/ . Press the m button below +/ . The top line of the display shows the enabled alarm(s).

  • Page 81: When A Call Is Received While Alarms Are Turned On

    Alarm(s) On” on page 63. Rearmable To turn off the external alarm(s), press any control head button, except . When the external alarm(s) are turned off, they are automatically rearmed. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 82 Common Radio Features Notes...

  • Page 83: Conventional Features

    You talk through the repeater, thereby increasing the radio’s range. The transmit and receive frequencies differ. If repeater/direct is associated with a mode, that mode is programmed by your system manager for repeater or direct operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 84: Smart Ptt

    Conventional Features Smart PTT Smart PTT is a feature that can be programmed for modes according to your needs and/or the needs of your workgroup. This gives the system manager better control of radio operations. You may notice two differences in radio operation while on a mode programmed for Smart PTT: •...

  • Page 85: Talkgroup Calls

    Press the m button directly below 36(7 (PRESET) to select the preset or programmed talkgroup. Press the m button directly below 6(/ (SELECT) to save the currently displayed talkgroup and return to the home display. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 86 Conventional Features Note: If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased, the display shows .(< )$,/ . You hear a momentary key fail tone. If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ,//(*$/ .(<...

  • Page 87: Selective Call

    5(&(,9(' ,' , as the incoming caller’s ID number (Private Conversation II), is displayed for Private Conversation. Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 76 to place your call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 88: Entering Directly The Id Number To Be Called

    Conventional Features Entering Directly the ID Number to be Called You can use the keypad to directly enter the ID number of the person you want to call. Follow these steps to enter the ID directly: For Selective Call, press the > button to scroll to the &$// softkey.

  • Page 89: Scrolling To An Id Number In The Call List

    Note: The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list. Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 76 to place your call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 90: Going Directly To An Id Number In The Call List

    Conventional Features Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List Press > to scroll to &$// for Selective Call. Press the m button below &$// . The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 5(&(,9(' ,' or the incoming caller’s ID number (Private Conversation II) is displayed for Private Conversation.
  • Page 91 Note: The display shows ,19$/,' (175< if you enter a nonexisting number (for example, 24). The radio will revert back to step 4. Refer to “Starting a Selective Call” on page 76 to place your call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 92: Starting A Selective Call

    Conventional Features Starting a Selective Call Follow the steps below to initiate a Selective Call: Press the PTT button. The radio transmits the ID number. Pause for one second for the alert tone to sound on the receiving radio. Notes: If the party does not answer within 20 seconds, the display shows 12 $16:(5 .

  • Page 93: Answering A Selective Call

    A busy tone indicates the system is busy. If you hear a call-back tone, a mode is available. The radio automatically keys up for three seconds, after which you can begin speaking. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 94 Conventional Features To hang up, do one of the following: • Press the O button. • Press the m button below &$// . • Press the preprogrammed quick-response button if your radio has one. The caller’s ID number is saved as the last ID number received.

  • Page 95: Trunking Features

    • Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number (page 80) • Enhanced Private Conversation™ (page 81) • Dynamic Regrouping (page 89) ® • SmartZone Operation (page 91) • Out-of-Range Indication (page 95) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 96: Viewing Your Radio's Id Number

    Trunking Features Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number Press the > button until the display shows the &$// softkey. Press the m button below &$// . The display shows 5(&(,9(' ,' or the actual ID number. Press the < button. If you are in the preprogrammed call list, press the * button.

  • Page 97: Enhanced Private Conversation

    5(&(,9(' ,' , as the incoming caller’s ID number (Private Conversation II), is displayed for Private Conversation. Refer to “Starting a Private Conversation Call” on page 86 to place your call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 98: Entering Directly The Id Number To Be Called

    Trunking Features Entering Directly the ID Number to be Called You can use the keypad to directly enter the ID number of the person you want to call. Follow these steps to enter the ID directly: For Private Conversation, press the > button to scroll to the &$// softkey.

  • Page 99: Scrolling To An Id Number In The Call List

    Note: The last member of the list equals the last ID number transmitted or received. This is the same as location 00 in the list. Refer to “Starting a Private Conversation Call” on page 86 to place your call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 100: Going Directly To An Id Number In The Call List

    Trunking Features Going Directly to an ID Number in the Call List Press > to scroll to &$// for Private Conversation. Press the m button below &$// . The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. 5(&(,9(' ,' or the incoming caller’s ID number (Private Conversation II) is displayed for Private Conversation.
  • Page 101 Note: The display shows ,19$/,' (175< if you enter a nonexisting number (for example, 24). The radio will revert back to step 4. Refer to “Starting a Private Conversation Call” on page 86 to place your call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 102: Starting A Private Conversation Call

    Trunking Features Starting a Private Conversation Call Follow the steps below to initiate a Private Call: Press the PTT button to send a Private Conversation Call to the radio whose ID number you have selected. The radio transmits the ID number. Pause for one second for the alert tone to sound on the receiving radio.

  • Page 103: Answering An Enhanced Private Conversation Call

    A busy tone indicates the system is busy. If you hear a call-back tone, a mode is available. The radio automatically keys up for three seconds, after which you can begin speaking. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 104 Trunking Features To hang up, do one of the following: • Press the O button. • Press the m button below &$// . • Press the preprogrammed quick-response button if your radio has one. The caller’s ID number is saved as the last ID number received.

  • Page 105: Dynamic Regrouping

    Select-disabled radios can not be changed from the dynamic mode that the dispatcher has selected. Note: Scan, phone, and Private Conversation cannot be selected while the radio is select disabled. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 106: Reprogramming Request

    Trunking Features Reprogramming Request This feature allows you to tell the dynamic regrouping console you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment. Press > to scroll to 53*0 . Note: If your radio has a programmed reprogram-response button, press it for quick access to the reprogram request feature.

  • Page 107: Smartzone Operation

    Press the m button below 6,7( . The display shows the current lock state ( 6,7( /2&.(' in this case) together with 81/. and /2&. softkeys on the lower line. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 108 Trunking Features Note: You can view the current site by pressing the preprogrammed search button. Press the m button below either 81/. or /2&. . The new lock state is saved. The home display returns.

  • Page 109: Searching For A Site

    Search button. The display shows 6&$11,1* 6,7( until the radio affiliates with a new site. The number of the new site is then displayed. The home display is automatically returned. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 110: Site Trunking

    Trunking Features Site Trunking 6,7( 7581.,1* is alternately displayed (if so programmed) with the selected mode whenever the radio’s usable site is not communicating with the SmartZone controller. You can only communicate with other radios operating at the same site when 6,7( 7581.,1* is displayed.

  • Page 111: Out-Of-Range Indication

    The out-of-range indication remains in effect until one of the following conditions occur: • The radio locks on a control channel. • The radio locks on a failsoft channel. • The radio is turned off. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 112 Trunking Features Notes...

  • Page 113: Secure Features

    • Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes (page 98) • Selecting an Index (Conventional Only) (page 99) • Selecting a Key (Conventional Only) (page 100) Note: The information in this section applies to both conventional and trunked systems. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 114: Transmitting In Secure And Clear Modes

    Secure Features Transmitting in Secure and Clear Modes If your radio is secure-capable, you can transmit messages in secure mode. To transmit a message in secure or encrypted mode: Press and release the preprogrammed Secure button when your radio is on personalities or talkgroups that have been designated by your system manager for secure transmissions.

  • Page 115: Selecting An Index (Conventional Only)

    Press the m button below 6(/ to confirm the change in the index and exit the menu. Note: To abort index selection, press the PTT button, the Mode rocker switch, or the O button. The index remains unchanged. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...

  • Page 116: Selecting A Key (Conventional Only)

    Secure Features Selecting a Key (Conventional Only) This feature allows you to manually select one of the 16 encryption keys. Follow these steps to select a key: Press > until the display shows the .(< softkey. Press the m button below .(< . The display shows the last-selected and stored key.
  • Page 117 This indicates that you have selected an erased key. If the selected (displayed) key is not allowed, the display shows ,//(*$/ .(< . You will hear a momentary illegal key tone. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 118 Secure Features Notes...

  • Page 119: Glossary

    An individual who has radio system management duties. Failsoft A back-up system allowing you to communicate in a non-trunked, conventional mode should the trunked system fail. Federal Communications Commission. Hang Up Disconnect. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 120 Glossary Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test. Liquid-Crystal Display. Mode A programmed combination of operating parameters; for example, a channel or talkgroup. Mode-Slaving Radio programmed to automatically give the proper operation for a given mode you have selected.
  • Page 121 Zone A grouping of channels or talkgroups. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 122 Glossary Notes...

  • Page 123: Patent Disclosure

    In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure to conform to specifications established by seller, or if appropriate, to specifications accepted by seller in writing, during the period shown, Motorola, at its option, will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price thereof, and such action on the part of Motorola shall be the full extent of Motorola’s liability hereunder.
  • Page 124 In order to obtain performance of this warranty, purchaser must contact a Motorola salesperson or Motorola at the address shown above, Attention Quality Assurance Department. This warranty applies only within the United States.

  • Page 125: Index

    ..100 key index selection ....99 basic radio operation ....15 button menu select .......3 deleting nuisance modes .... 41 programmable side digital carrier-operated squelch .. 29 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 126 Index digital squelch options ....29 direct entry of last ID glossary ........103 number ......50, 72, 82 direct status annunciator ....8 display HOME key ........ 3, 7 description .........5 dynamic regrouping mode (menu) selection ....89 purpose ........89 identifying radio by PTT-ID ..42 reprogram request ....90 index selection ......
  • Page 127 ......68 on conventional modes ... 18 on trunked systems ....20 regrouping paging last ID number ....81 dynamic ........89 patent disclosure .......107 select-disabled radios ..... 89 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 128 Index select-enabled radios ....89 zone ........17 repeater/direct operation .....67 selective squelch ......29 reprogram request .......90 sending right scroll key .......3 call alert page ......54 emergency alarm ....30 emergency call ......32 private conversation call ..76, 86 S1 programmable side button ..3 silent emergency alarm ...
  • Page 129 ......26 systems receiving ......20 transmitting ......22 viewing page, call, and phone lists ........43 UHF frequencies ......1 VHF frequency ......1 viewing call list ........43 page list ........43 phone list .........43 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head...
  • Page 130 Index Notes...
  • Page 134 Motorola, Inc. 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322 MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and ASTRO are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003.

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