Common Radio Features; Selectable Power Level; Conventional Squelch Options; Analog Squelch - Motorola XTS2500 User Manual

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 programmed by a qualified radio
technician.
• Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve
power.
• Select HIGH for longer transmitting distance.
Place the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level switch in the
high-power or low-power position.
Note: The default setting returns when you turn the radio off and on.

Conventional Squelch Options

Analog Squelch

Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch
can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
When in...
Carrier squelch
PL, DPL

PL Defeat

With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or
network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.
Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat
position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The
radio is muted if no activity is present.
ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I
this condition occurs:
You hear all traffic on a channel.
The radio responds only to your messages.
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