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ASTRO
Digital XTS 5000™ Model III
User Guide
68P81094C27-O
Document Creation Date: 8/21/01
Document Modification Date: 8/27/01

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  • Page 1 ® ASTRO Digital XTS 5000™ Model III User Guide 68P81094C27-O Document Creation Date: 8/21/01 Document Modification Date: 8/27/01...

  • Page 2: Computer Software Copyrights

    General Information” section in the front of this user guide. Also, be sure to retain this publication for future reference. Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other...
  • Page 3 ASTRO ® Digital XTS 5000™ Radio On/Off When acknowledgment is received, you hear four beeps; alarm ends; radio exits emer- Model III Radio On - On/Off/Volume knob clockwise. gency. Off - On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise. Quick Reference Card Send Emergency Call Zones/Channels Radio on and press Emergency button.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation) Entry Menu Selection Page Power Level. H = high power; L = low power Entry Menu Selection Page Editing P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G Smart Battery B B B B A A A A T T T T T T T T Receiving an individual call...
  • Page 5 Text ..................... 7 Menu Entry (Softkey) ..............7 Menu Select Buttons ..............7 , Motorola, ASTRO, XTS 5000, Private Conversation, and SmartZone are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc. W@P is a trademark of the Wireless Application Protocol Forum Ltd.
  • Page 6 Contents Menu Entry Features ..............8 Home Button ................8 W@P™ Button ................8 4-Way Navigation Button ............8 Keypad ....................9 LED Indicators .................10 Alert Tones ..................11 Standard Accessories ..............14 Battery ..................14 Smart Battery Condition ............16 Antenna ..................17 Belt Clip ..................18 Universal Connector Cover ............19 Radio On and Off ................21 Turn the Radio On ..............21 Turn the Radio Off ..............21...
  • Page 7 Contents PL Defeat ..................35 Time-out Timer ................36 Emergency ..................37 Send an Emergency Alarm ............37 Send an Emergency Call ............38 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........39 Emergency Keep-Alive ............. 39 Lists ....................40 View a List ................40 Scan List Empty ...............
  • Page 8 Contents Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ..........77 Reprogram Request ..............77 Select Enable / Disable .............79 Trunking System Controls ..............80 Failsoft ..................80 Out-of-Range ................80 Site Lock ...................81 Site Trunking ................82 Site View and Change ..............83 Real Time Clock ................84 Helpful Tips Radio Care ..................87 Things to Avoid .................87 Cleaning ..................88 Handling ..................88...
  • Page 9 Contents Remote Speaker and Public Safety Microphones ....98 Vehicular Adapters ................99 Accessories ................99 Allied Models ................99 Glossary Commercial Warranty Index ASTRO Digital XTS 5000 Model III...
  • Page 10 Contents Notes...

  • Page 11: Safety And General Information

    (talk) you must push the Push-To-Talk button; to receive (listen) you must release the Push-To-Talk button. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME): •...

  • Page 12: Two-Way Radio Operation

    To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not...

  • Page 13: Antenna Care

    Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories look in the appendix or accessory section of this manual. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic...

  • Page 14: Use While Driving

    Safety and General Information recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. •...

  • Page 15: Operational Warnings

    Safety and General Information Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate W A R N I N G with great force.

  • Page 16: Operational Cautions

    Safety and General Information Operational Cautions Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact C a u t i o n with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as...

  • Page 17: Intrinsically Safe Radio Information

    Safety and General Information Intrinsically Safe Radio Information FMRC Approved Equipment Anyone intending to use a radio in a location where hazardous concentrations of flammable materials exist (hazardous atmosphere) is advised to become familiar with the subject of intrinsic safety and with the National Electric Code NFPA 70 (National Fire Protection Association) Article 500 (hazardous [classified] locations).
  • Page 18 Product unit in any way that exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit. Radios must ship from the Motorola manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and FM Approval labeling. Radios will not be “upgraded” to this capability and labeled in the field.

  • Page 19: Repair Of Fmrc Approved Products

    REPAIRS FOR MOTOROLA PRODUCTS WITH FMRC APPROVAL ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. You should not repair or relabel any Motorola- manufactured communication equipment bearing the FMRC Approval label (“FMRC Approved Product”) unless you are familiar with the current FMRC Approval standard for repairs and service (“Class Number 3605”).
  • Page 20 FMRC Approved model. Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories The Motorola communications equipment certified by Factory Mutual is tested as a system and consists of the FM Approved portable, FM Approved battery, and FM Approved accessories or options, or both. This FM Approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed.

  • Page 21: General Radio Operation

    General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, Cautions, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed.

  • Page 22: Your Xts 5000 Model Iii Radio

    General Radio Operation Your XTS 5000 Model III Radio MAEPF-27193-O...

  • Page 23: Physical Features Of The Xts 5000 Model Iii Radio

    General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 5000 Model III Radio No. Feature Page No. Feature Page Antenna 4-Way Navigation Button On/Off/Volume Control Home Button Knob Battery 10 Keypad Microphone 11 W@P™ Button PTT (Push-to-Talk) 12 Display Button 13 Speaker Menu Select Buttons 14 Universal Connector Programmable Controls...

  • Page 24: Display

    General Radio Operation Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Page Feature Page Feature Page Call Alert Number Select Site Lock/ Unlock Call Response Phone Site Search Channel PL Defeat Smart Battery Dynamic Priority Private Call Status Emergency Repeater/Direct Text Select Keypad Mute Reprogram TX Power Level Request...

  • Page 25: Light

    General Radio Operation Light If poor light conditions make the display, keypad, or channel numbers (around the 16-Position Select knob) difficult to read, turn on the radio’s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button. These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn off automatically, or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the Light button again.
  • Page 26 General Radio Operation Table 2: Status Symbols (Continued) Symbol Indication Page No. Battery • Conventional = flashes when battery is low • Smart = the number of bars (0-3) shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery; flashes when battery is low Talkaround •...

  • Page 27: Text

    General Radio Operation Text Depending on the information being shown, the display can have several rows of text. Menu Entry (Softkey) The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries (also known as softkeys). The menu entries allow you to select one of several menus to access the radio’s features.

  • Page 28: Menu Entry Features

    General Radio Operation Menu Entry Features Menu Menu Feature Page Feature Page Entry Entry Smart Battery Editing B B B B A A A A T T T T T T T T P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G Private Call Password C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L...

  • Page 29: Keypad

    General Radio Operation Keypad The 3 x 4-key alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio’s features. It is arranged similar to a standard telephone keypad. When the keypad is used to edit a list, each key can generate several different characters.

  • Page 30: Led Indicators

    General Radio Operation LED Indicators The LED on top of the radio indicates the radio’s operating status: LED Indicator What it Means Radio transmitting Flashing red • Channel busy, or • Low battery (while transmitting) Double flashing red Receiving encrypted audio Flashing green Receiving an individual call...

  • Page 31: Alert Tones

    General Radio Operation Alert Tones An alert tone is a sound or group of sounds. Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of your radio’s conditions. The following table lists these tones and when they occur. You Hear Tone Name Heard Invalid when wrong key is pressed...
  • Page 32 General Radio Operation You Hear Tone Name Heard Valid Key-Press when correct key is pressed Radio Self-Test when radio passes its power-up Pass self test Clear Voice at beginning of a non-coded communication Short, Medium- Priority when activity on a priority channel Pitched Channel is received...
  • Page 33 General Radio Operation You Hear Tone Name Heard Fast Ringing when system is searching for target of Private Conversation call Enhanced Call when waiting for target of Private Ringing Sent Conversation call to answer the call Phone Call when a land-to-mobile phone call is Received received Dynamic...

  • Page 34: 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-authorized batteries available for use with your XTS 5000 radio, see “Batteries” on page 95. Note: When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.

  • Page 35: Radio

    General Radio Operation Attach the Battery With the radio turned off, insert the top edge of the battery into the radio’s frame as shown. Rotate the battery toward the radio and press down until the battery clicks into place. Remove the Battery With the radio turned off, press the release button on the bottom of the battery until...

  • Page 36: Smart Battery Condition

    General Radio Operation Smart Battery Condition This feature lets you view the condition of your Smart Battery. Use the Menu Press U to find B B B B A A A A T T T T T T T T . B B B B A A A A T T T T T T T T Press D, E, or F C C C C A A A A P P P P A A A A C C C C I I I I T T T T Y Y Y Y...

  • Page 37: Antenna

    General Radio Operation Antenna Your radio’s operating frequency is 764 to 870 MHz. For information regarding available antennas, see page 93. Attach the Antenna With the radio turned off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. Remove the Antenna With the radio turned off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.

  • Page 38: Belt Clip

    General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip Align the grooves of the belt Grooves clip with those of the battery. Slots Battery Battery Press the belt clip downward until you clear a click. Slots Battery Battery Remove the Belt Clip Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away Metal...

  • Page 39: Universal Connector Cover

    General Radio Operation Universal Connector Cover The universal connector is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio. Note: To prevent damage to the connector, shield it with the connector cover when not in use. Remove the Universal Connector Cover Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the area...
  • Page 40 General Radio Operation Press the cover’s lower tab into the slot below the connector until it snaps in place. Bottom Hooked End Bottom Slot...

  • Page 41: Radio On And Off

    General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. Note: If the power-up test is S S S S E E E E L L L L F F F F T T T T E E E E S S S S T T T T successful, you see S S S S E E E E L L L L F F F F T T T T E E E E S S S S T T T T .

  • Page 42: Zones And Channels

    General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels. A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive frequency pairs. Before you use your radio to receive or send messages, you should select the zone and channel. Select a Zone Use the Menu Press U to find Z Z Z Z O O O O N N N N E E E E .

  • Page 43: Select A Channel

    General Radio Operation Note: If the zone you selected F F F F I I I I R R R R E E E E U U U U N N N N P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G R R R R A A A A M M M M M M M M E E E E D D D D D D D D I I I I S S S S P P P P N N N N W W W W is unprogrammed, repeat step 1.
  • Page 44 General Radio Operation Note: If the channel you U U U U N N N N P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G R R R R A A A A M M M M M M M M E E E E D D D D selected is unprogrammed, repeat step 3.

  • Page 45: Receive / Transmit

    General Radio Operation Receive / Transmit Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. Listen for a transmission. Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. Adjust Level Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.

  • Page 46: Use The Preprogrammed Monitor Button

    General Radio Operation Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive (listen). Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. Press the Monitor button and listen for activity.
  • Page 47 General Radio Operation 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 setting. Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.
  • Page 48 General Radio Operation Notes...

  • Page 49: Common Radio Features

    Common Radio Features Selectable Power Level This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default setting. This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.

  • Page 50: Radio Lock

    Common Radio Features Radio Lock This feature changes your radio to a more robust security system that protects the use of the secure encryption keys. If this feature is enabled in your radio by a qualified radio technician, when you turn the radio on, you see R R R R A A A A D D D D I I I I O O O O L L L L O O O O C C C C K K K K E E E E D D D D . Unlock Your Radio Enter your numeric password.

  • Page 51: Change Your Password

    Common Radio Features Secure Radios Only — If you • D D D D E E E E A A A A D D D D L L L L O O O O C C C C K K K K enter a total of 17 consecutive incorrect passwords (turning the radio off and on does not reset...

  • Page 52: Enable Or Disable The Radio Lock Feature (Secure Radios Only)

    Common Radio Features If the two passwords do not N N N N E E E E W W W W P P P P A A A A S S S S S S S S W W W W O O O O R R R R D D D D match, repeat steps 5 through 8.

  • Page 53: Mute Or Unmute Keypad Tones

    Common Radio Features Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones You can turn the keypad tones on or off. Use the Menu Press U to find M M M M U U U U T T T T E E E E . M M M M U U U U T T T T E E E E Press D, E, or F T T T T O O O O N N N N E E E E S S S S O O O O F F F F F F F F...

  • Page 54: Conventional Squelch Operation

    Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Operation Analog Options Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), network ID, and carrier squelch can be available (programmed) per channel. Network ID is available only on ASTRO “digital” channels. When in This condition occurs Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel.

  • Page 55: Pl Defeat

    Common Radio Features PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel.

  • Page 56: 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 button •...

  • Page 57: 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 Call •...

  • Page 58: Send An Emergency Call

    Common Radio Features Note: For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call: The radio enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the dispatcher’s acknowledgment, or if you press the PTT button while in Emergency Alarm. Go to step 2 of “For ALL Emergency signals:”.

  • Page 59: Send A Silent Emergency Alarm

    Common Radio Features Send a Silent Emergency Alarm With your radio turned on, • Display does not change press the Emergency • LED does not light button. The display does not • No tones change, the LED does not light, and you hear no tones. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button.

  • Page 60: Lists

    Common Radio Features Lists You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names. There are four list types: • Call • Page • Phone • Scan View a List Press U to find V V V V I I I I E E E E W W W W : V V V V I I I I E E E E W W W W Press D, E, or F directly below V V V V I I I I E E E E W W W W :...

  • Page 61: Edit A Call, Page, Or Phone List Number

    Common Radio Features Edit a Call, Page, or Phone List Number Use the Menu Press U to find P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G . P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G Press D, E, or F P P P P A A A A G G G G E E E E C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N directly below P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G .

  • Page 62: Number Select

    Common Radio Features The blinking cursor shows S S S S E E E E C C C C U U U U R R R R I I I I T T T T Y Y Y Y p location of number to be 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 _ _ _ _ added.

  • Page 63: Edit A Call, Page, Or Phone List Name

    Common Radio Features Stop on a list member to S S S S E E E E C C C C U U U U R R R R I I I I T T T T Y Y Y Y p display name and ID number.
  • Page 64 Common Radio Features Press D, E, or F F F F F I I I I R R R R E E E E C C C C H H H H I I I I E E E E F F F F p directly below the name of 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 the list you wish to change.
  • Page 65 Common Radio Features Press D, E, or F directly below S S S S A A A A V V V V E E E E to save your change. Return to step 4 to make more changes. Press h to cancel a change and return to home display.

  • Page 66: Edit A Scan List

    Common Radio Features The blinking cursor shows G G G G U U U U A A A A R R R R D D D D _ _ _ _ p location of the character to 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 be added.
  • Page 67 Common Radio Features Press V or U to find the member you want. Press D, E, or F S S S S E E E E L L L L or D D D D E E E E L L L L or R R R R C C C C L L L L directly below S S S S E E E E L L L L or D D D D E E E E L L L L or R R R R C C C C L L L L .
  • Page 68 Common Radio Features Press h to exit scan list programming and return to the home display. Use the Menu and the Preprogrammed Select (Top Side) Button Press U to find P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G . P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G Press D, E, or F P P P P A A A A G G G G E E E E C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N...
  • Page 69 Common Radio Features Press V or U to select more channels to be added or deleted. Use the keypad to go directly to additional channels to be added or deleted. Use the 16-Position Select knob to select additional channels to be added or deleted.
  • Page 70 Common Radio Features S S S S E E E E L L L L = add the currently displayed channel to the scan list. D D D D E E E E L L L L = delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list. R R R R C C C C L L L L = view the next member of the scan list.
  • Page 71 Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Scan Switch and the Preprogrammed Select (Top Side) Button Press U to find P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G . P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G Press D, E, or F P P P P A A A A G G G G E E E E C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N directly below P P P P R R R R O O O O G G G G .
  • Page 72 Common Radio Features You can use the 16-Position Select knob to select addi- tional channels to be added or deleted. Press h to exit scan list programming and return to the home display.

  • Page 73: Scan

    Common Radio Features Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels. Your radio can have up to 20 different scan lists. These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician. •...

  • Page 74: Turn Scan On Or Off

    Common Radio Features Automatic Scanning When selected, a channel with autoscan (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 Scan radio technician to be selected by either a menu or a preprogrammed Scan switch.

  • Page 75: Delete A Nuisance Channel

    Common Radio Features Delete a Nuisance Channel When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear (nuisance channel), you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list. When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted, press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button.

  • Page 76: Conventional Scan Only

    Common Radio Features 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. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel.

  • Page 77: Individual Calls

    Common Radio Features Individual Calls Quick Access (One-Touch) If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access (One-Touch) Phone, Private Call, or Page, you can initiate a call to one preprogrammed phone number or ID number without having to select the feature, a phone number, or an ID number.

  • Page 78: Phone

    Common Radio Features Press h to hang up and return to the home display. Initiate a Phone Call Press U to find P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N . P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N Press D, E, or F 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 - - - - 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 directly below P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N .
  • Page 79 Common Radio Features Make a Phone Call Use the PTT Button Press and release the PTT button to make the phone call. If your call is answered, press the PTT button to talk; release the PTT to listen. If your call is not completed, go to the “Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts”...

  • Page 80: Ptt (Push-To-Talk) Button

    Common Radio Features Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts When you press the PTT button N N N N O O O O P P P P H H H H O O O O N N N N E E E E and the phone system is not available, you hear a long tone.

  • Page 81: Enhanced Private Conversation Calls (Trunked Channels Only)

    Common Radio Features Enhanced Private Conversation Calls (Trunked Channels Only) These one-to-one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup. The calling radio automatically verifies that the receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller’s ID. Answer a Private Call Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call.

  • Page 82: Private Call

    Common Radio Features Initiate a Private Call Press U to find C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L . C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L Press D, E, or F I I I I D D D D : : : : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 directly below C C C C A A A A L L L L L L L L .
  • Page 83 Common Radio Features Make a Private Call Use the PTT Button Press the PTT button to start the Private Call. The called ID is momentarily I I I I D D D D : : : : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 displayed, then you see P P P P L L L L E E E E A A A A S S S S E E E E W W W W A A A A I I I I T T T T .

  • Page 84: Call Alert Paging

    Common Radio Features When you are connected, I I I I D D D D : : : : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 you see the called ID.

  • Page 85: Call Alert

    Common Radio Features Initiate a Call Alert Page Press U to find P P P P A A A A G G G G E E E E . P P P P A A A A G G G G E E E E Press D, E, or F I I I I D D D D : : : : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 7 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 directly below P P P P A A A A G G G G E E E E .
  • Page 86 Common Radio Features Send a Call Alert Page Use the PTT Button Press the PTT button to send P P P P L L L L E E E E A A A A S S S S E E E E W W W W A A A A I I I I T T T T the Call Alert to the displayed number.

  • Page 87: Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only)

    Common Radio Features Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only) Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel. Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups. When talkgroups are enabled, encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup.
  • Page 88 Common Radio Features If the encryption key that is I I I I L L L L L L L L E E E E G G G G A A A A L L L L K K K K E E E E Y Y Y Y slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, you see I I I I L L L L L L L L E E E E G G G G A A A A L L L L K K K K E E E E Y Y Y Y and hear a...

  • Page 89: Status Calls (Trunked Radios Only)

    Common Radio Features Status Calls (Trunked Radios Only) You can send data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status. Each status can have a up a 12-character name. A maximum of eight status conditions is possible. Send a Status Call Use the Menu Press U to find S S S S T T T T S S S S .
  • Page 90 Common Radio Features Note: No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is selected. If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds, an alert tone sounds until the PTT button is pressed. Use the Preprogrammed Status Button Press the Status button.

  • Page 91: 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 radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater.
  • Page 92 Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Repeater/Direct Switch Place the Repeater/Direct switch in either the Repeater or the Direct position. If D D D D I I I I R R R R is selected, the display shows...

  • Page 93: Smart Ptt (Conventional Only)

    Common Radio Features Smart PTT (Conventional Only) Smart PTT is a per-channel, programmable feature used in conventional radio systems to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active channel.
  • Page 94 Common Radio Features Notes...

  • Page 95: Special Radio Features

    Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels. Unlike other forms of security, Motorola digital encryption provides signalling that makes it virtually impossible for others to decode any part of an encrypted message.

  • Page 96: Ptt Id

    Special Radio Features PTT ID Receive This feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you are currently receiving. This ID can be a maximum of eight characters and can be viewed by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher. Transmit Your radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed.

  • Page 97: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    Special Radio Features Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other. This feature is typically used during special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio technician. You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher.
  • Page 98 Special Radio Features The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher. If you hear one beep - Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again. - Press h to cancel and return to the home display. If you hear five beeps , the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dis- patcher.

  • Page 99: Select Enable / Disable

    Special Radio Features If you hear one beep • One beep - Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again - Press h to hang up and return to the home display. If you hear five beeps , the •...

  • Page 100: Trunking System Controls

    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: Your radio transmits and receives F F F F A A A A I I I I L L L L S S S S O O O O F F F F T T T T in conventional operation on a...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Site Trunking

    Special Radio Features Site Trunking If the zone dispatcher loses communication with any site, that site reverts to site trunking. You see the currently selected S S S S I I I I T T T T E E E E T T T T R R R R U U U U N N N N K K K K N N N N G G G G zone/channel combination and S S S S I I I I T T T T E E E E T T T T R R R R U U U U N N N N K K K K N N N N G G G G .

  • Page 103: Site View And Change

    Special Radio Features Site View and Change You can view the number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one. View the Current Site Press the preprogrammed Site Search button. The display shows the number of the current site and its corre- sponding received signal strength indicator (RSSI).

  • Page 104: Real Time Clock

    Special Radio Features Real Time Clock Using this special feature, you can program the time and date as you might with other electronic devices. The clock display is enabled by a qualified radio technician. The default time setting is a 12-hour 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 H H H H R R R R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 : : : : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A A A A M M M M clock.
  • Page 105 Special Radio Features Press X or Y to change 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 H H H H R R R R 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 : : : : 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 the selected item.
  • Page 106 Special Radio Features When you have made all your changes, press D, E, or F directly below S S S S A A A A V V V V E E E E to save your changes and return to the home display.

  • Page 107: Helpful Tips Radio Care

    Helpful Tips Radio Care Things to Avoid • The XTS 5000 radio casting has two vent ports that allow for pressure equalization in the radio. Never poke these vents with any objects, such as needles, tweezers, or screwdrivers. This C a u t i o n could create leak paths into the radio and the radio’s submergibility will be lost.

  • Page 108: Cleaning

    Helpful Tips 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the ASTRO Digital XTS 5000 Model III...
  • Page 112 Helpful Tips nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program. For the location of the drop-off facility closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web site at www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY. This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies.

  • Page 113: Antenna

    Helpful Tips Antenna Radio Operating Frequencies Before installing the antenna, 800 MHz make sure it matches your Whip 800 MHz radio’s operating frequency. Stubby Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded Helical according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base.
  • Page 114 Helpful Tips Notes...

  • Page 115: Accessories

    Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 5000 portable two-way radio. Antennas NAF5037 800 MHz Whip, Halfwave (806-870 MHz) NAF5042 800 MHz Stubby, Quarterwave (806-870 MHz) NAF5080 700/800 MHz Whip (764-870 MHz) Audio Adapters BDN6676 Adapter, 3.5mm w/PTT Switch...

  • Page 116: Chargers

    Accessories Chargers NTN1873 Single-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid, Tri-Chemistry; 110 V NTN1874 Single-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid, Tri-Chemistry; 220 V (2-prong Euro plug) NTN1875 Single-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid;, Tri-Chemistry 240 V (3-prong UK plug) NTN1177 Multi-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid: 110 V NTN1178 Multi-Unit, Dual Rate, Rapid: 220 V (2-prong Euro plug) NTN1179...

  • Page 117: Headset / Surveillance Accessories

    Accessories Headset / Surveillance Accessories (Require BDN6676D — 3.5 mm adapter jack that attaches to the radio) BDN6780 Earbud, Single with Mic and PTT Combined Beige BDN6665 Earpiece with Extra-Loud Earphone (exceeds OSHA limits) BDN6666 Earpiece with Volume Control BDN6667 Earpiece, Mic and PTT Combined BDN6668 Earpiece, Mic and PTT Separate...

  • Page 118: Ear Microphones (Require Radio Interface Module)

    Accessories Ear Microphones (Require Radio Interface Module) BDN6677 Ear Mic, Standard — 95 dB (Black) BDN6678 Ear Mic, Standard — 95 dB (Beige) Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones BDN6671 Voice-activated Interface Module BDN6708 Push-to-Talk Interface Module Remote Speaker and Public Safety Microphones NMN6193 Remote Speaker Mic...

  • Page 119: Vehicular Adapters

    Accessories Vehicular Adapters Accessories HMN4069 Next-Generation Mobile Mic HSN1006 Speaker, 6-Watt NKN6455 Cable, 6-Watt Speaker NTN1606 Vehicular Adapter, BNC, Open Face NTN1607 Vehicular Adapter, BNC, Closed Face NTN8270 Tool Wrench NTN8480 Vehicular Adapter Trunnion Kit NTN8560 Vehicular Adapter, Mini-U, Open Faced NTN8561 Vehicular Adapter, Mini-U, Closed Faced NTN9176...
  • Page 120 Accessories Notes...
  • Page 121 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 Privately page an individual by sending an audible tone.
  • Page 122 Glossary Deadlock Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt. Digital Private Line A type of coded squelch using data bursts. (DPL) Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone.
  • Page 123 Glossary Network Access Network Access Code (NAC) operates on Code digital channels to reduce voice channel interference between adjacent systems and sites. NiCd Nickel-cadmium NiMH Nickel-metal-hydride. Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel. The emergency alarm is sent out on this same channel. Squelch Special electronic circuitry, added to the receiver of a radio, that reduces, or cuts off,...
  • Page 124 Glossary Repeater A conventional radio feature, where you talk through a receive/transmit facility that re- transmits received signals, in order to improve communications range and coverage. Radio Frequency The part of the general frequency spectrum (RF) between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz).
  • Page 125 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 126 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 which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service...
  • Page 127 E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.
  • Page 128 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 129 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 130 Commercial Warranty Notes...
  • Page 131 Index Symbols chargers Commport integrated 4-way navigation button ....8 microphone/receiver ....96 enhanced and multi-unit line cords ........96 accessories .........95 charging the battery ....14 alert tones ........11 common radio features ....29 answer conventional a call alert page .......64 mode operation .......
  • Page 132 Index emergency keep alive ....... 39 LED indicators ......10 send a silent emergency alarm ..39 light ..........5 send an emergency alarm ..37 lists ..........40 send an emergency call ..38 scan list empty ......40 enable or disable the radio lock view a list .........40 feature (secure radios only) ..
  • Page 133 Index PL defeat ........35 scan (conventional only) program the date and time ..84 make a dynamic priority programmable controls ....3 change ........56 PTT ID secure operations ....... 75 receive ........76 secure or clear transmissions ..75 transmit ........76 select a channel method 1 use the 16-position select knob ......
  • Page 134 Index site lock ......... 81 universal connector cover ...19 trunking ........82 use while driving ......x view and change change the current site ..83 view the current site .... 83 vehicular adaptors smart accessories ......99 battery condition allied models ......99 use the menu ......

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