ASTRO XTS 2500 Quick Reference Card

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ASTRO
XTS 2500/XTS 2500
Digital Portable Radio
Quick Reference Card
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
Before using this product, read the operating instructions
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy
FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this
product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola
Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure
compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
3-Position
Rotary Switch
_ _ _ _ _ _
On/Off/
Volume Knob
Top Side
Button
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
PTT Button
Side Button 1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Side Button 2
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Home Button
4-Way
Navigation
Button
Write your radio's programmed features on
the dotted lines.
Select a Zone Using the Menu
I
1
Press U until
2
Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.
3
Press U until the zone you desire is shown
OR
Use the keypad directly to dial the zone
number.
4
Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.
Select a Channel
Method 1: Using the Select Knob
After selecting the desired zone, turn the 16-
16-Position
position Select Knob to the desired channel.
Select Knob
Top Button
Method 2: Using the Menu
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
1
Press U until
Speaker/Mic
2
Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN.
Display
3
Press U until channel you desire is shown
Menu Select
Buttons
4
Press h to confirm, or press PTT to transmit.
App Button
Send an Emergency Alarm
(TMS Button)
1
Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see red LED; you hear short, medium-pitched
tone.
Keypad
2
Display shows
3
When acknowledgment is received, you hear
four tones;alarm ends;radio exits emergency.
Send Silent Emergency Alarm
1
ZONE
2
3
Answer a Phone Call
1
2
3
4
CHAN
Send a Phone Call
1
2
3
4
.
EMERGENCY
Radio on and press Emergency button. You
see no LED; you hear no tone.
Press PTT.
Alarm continues until you exit by:
• Press and hold Emergency button for one
second.
OR
• Press PTT again.
Phone-like ringing, LED blinks GREEN,
PHONE CALL and m are displayed.
Press Call Response button.
Press PTT button to talk; release to listen.
Press h to hang up.
Press U until
PHON
Press D, E, or F directly below PHON.
Press U or V to scroll to phone number.
Press PTT (or Quick Access button, if
programmed) to talk, release to listen.

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  • Page 1 ® Select a Zone Using the Menu Send Silent Emergency Alarm ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500 Digital Portable Radio Radio on and press Emergency button. You Press U until ZONE Quick Reference Card see no LED; you hear no tone. Press D, E, or F directly below ZONE.
  • Page 2: Menu Navigation

    Display Status Symbols Menu Entries (Use With Menu Navigation) Call Received. Receiving an individual Entry Menu Selection Page Entry Menu Selection Page call *Smart Battery Editing BATT PROG Private Call Password CALL PSWD View/Program Mode. The radio is in the Select a Channel Reprogram Request view or program mode;...
  • Page 3 Model III User Guide 6816981H01-C MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and CommPort are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4: Computer Software Copyrights

    Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
  • Page 5: Documentation Copyrights

    Documentation Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
  • Page 6: Important Rebanding Information

    800 MHz licensees to comply with the new band plan. These rebanding products are part of Motorola's current ASTRO Digital XTS and XTL product portfolio and are denoted by an RB at the end of the product title.
  • Page 7 Notes...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    General Radio Operation ..... . . 1 Notations Used in This Manual ............1 XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio ..........2 Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio ..3 Programmable Features ..............4 Display ....................5 Backlight ...................
  • Page 9 Contents Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ........30 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ........31 Conventional Mode Operation ..........32 Common Radio Features ..... . 33 Radio Lock ..................33 Unlock Your Radio ..............33 Change Your Password ............34...
  • Page 10 Receive ..................65 Transmit ..................65 View Your Radio’s ID Number ..........66 Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only) ..........67 Reprogram Request (ASTRO 25 Trunking Only) ..... 67 Select Enable / Disable ............69 Trunking System Controls ............... 70 Failsoft ..................70 Out-of-Range ................
  • Page 11 Contents Edit a Quick Text Message ............95 Reply to a Received Message ..........96 Delete a Message ..............96 To Access the Draft Folder ............97 To Access the Sent Folder ............98 Helpful Tips ....... . . 99 Radio Care ..................99 Cleaning ..................99 Handling ..................99...
  • Page 12 Index ........127 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500...
  • Page 13 Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
  • Page 14 Contents Notes ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III xiii...
  • Page 15 Contents...
  • Page 16: General Radio Operation

    Menu entries are shown similar PHONE to the way they appear in the radio’s display. Press U This means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation button.” ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 17: Xts 2500 / Xts 2500I Model Iii Radio

    General Radio Operation XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio...
  • Page 18: Physical Features Of The Xts 2500 / Xts 2500I Model Iii Radio

    General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model III Radio Item Page Item Page Antenna 11 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) Top Button 12 On/Off/Volume (programmable) Control Knob 13 Microphone Speaker 14 Top Side (Select) Button...
  • Page 19: Programmable Features

    General Radio Operation Programmable Features The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below. Table 1: Programmable Features Feature Page...
  • Page 20: Display

    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. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 21: Status Symbols

    General Radio Operation Status Symbols The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status. Table 2: Status Symbols Symbol Indication Page Call Received. Blinks when an Individual Call is received. View/Program Mode. • View a list (steady) •...
  • Page 22 • Off (Not tinted) = User is currently not associated with the radio; • Blinking = Device registration or user registration with the server failed due to an invalid username or pin. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 23: Menu Entry (Softkey)

    General Radio Operation 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 from one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons.
  • Page 24: Menu Entry Features

    PSWD NAME Phone Time/Date PHON CLCK Private Call CALL View a List VIEW Radio Lock Zone RADIO ZONE Selection LOCKED Repeater/ User Login USER Direct Text Messaging *Available at a future date. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 25: Home Button (H)

    General Radio Operation Home Button (h) The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode. Some radio features that can be edited by you require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display.
  • Page 26: Keypad

    Refer to the following table for a complete list of characters. Table 4: Keypad Character Editing Table Number of times the key is pressed < > & ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 27: Led Indicators

    General Radio Operation LED Indicators Table 5: LED Indicators This LED Color: Indicates: RED (Illuminated) Transmitting RED (Blinking) • Channel Busy • Low Battery (lights while transmitting) GREEN (Blinking) Receiving Individual Call...
  • Page 28: Alert Tones

    Invalid Mode when the radio is set to an unprogrammed channel. Individual Call when the radio is in Individual Call Warning Tone without any activity for more than 6 seconds. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 29 General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: A Group of Busy when the system is busy. Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) Valid Key- when the correct key is pressed. Press Radio Self- when the radio passes its power-up Test Pass self-test.
  • Page 30 Received received. Gurgle Dynamic when the PTT button is pressed, a Regrouping dynamic ID has been received. Unique, low- when a new message is received. pitched chirp Message ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 31 General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: Unique, high- Priority when a priority message is received. pitched chirp Message...
  • Page 32: Standard Accessories

    To charge the battery, place the battery, with or without the radio, in a Motorola-approved charger. The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress; see your charger’s user guide. For a list of chargers, see “Chargers” on page 107. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 33 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 34: Smart Battery Condition

    Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button Press the Smart Battery CAPACITY button. INIT 10/01 EST CHGS Note: If a Smart Battery is not SMART BATT powering your radio DATA NOT AVAILABLE Press h to exit. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 35: Antenna

    General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding other available antennas, see page 105. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.
  • Page 36: Belt Clip

    Press the belt clip downward until you hear a click. Remove the Belt Clip Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. Slide the belt clip upward to remove it. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 39 General Radio Operation Snap the larger end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the antenna port.
  • Page 40: Radio On And Off

    ERROR XX/YY code and contact a qualified service technician. Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 41: 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 ZONE.
  • Page 42: Select A Channel

    Consult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the following methods. Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector After the zone you want is displayed, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 43 General Radio Operation Method 2: Use the Menu Press U to find CHAN. CHAN Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. DISP NW The display shows the current channel name (in this case, DISP NW) flashing and the zone (POL), not flashing.
  • Page 44: Receive / Transmit

    Listen for a transmission. Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 45: Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

    General Radio Operation Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 25 and Zones and Channels, page Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.
  • Page 46: Use The Preprogrammed Monitor Button

    (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 47: 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. The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed. Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation.
  • Page 48: Common Radio Features

    If the password is RADIO LOCKED incorrect, the radio remains locked. Note: DEADLOCK is displayed DEADLOCK after three incorrect password attempts. Turn the radio off and on, and begin again at step 1. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 49: Change Your Password

    Common Radio Features Change Your Password Press U to find PSWD. PSWD Press D, E, or F OLD PASSWORD directly below PSWD. Enter the old password. Press D, E, or F NEW PASSWORD directly below SEL. Enter new password. Press D, E, or F CONFIRM directly below SEL.
  • Page 50: Mute Or Unmute Keypad Tones

    Note: Press the h or the PTT button to exit without changing the setting. Using the Preprogrammed Side Button Press the preprogrammed side button to turn the tones off or on. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 51: Conventional Squelch Options

    Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Options Analog Squelch Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel. When in... this condition occurs: Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel. PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages.
  • Page 52: Pl Defeat

    Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present. When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status indicator (C) will be displayed. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 53: 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 54: Emergency

    NO EMERGENCY. Select a channel that does show EMERGENCY. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 55: Send An Emergency Call

    Common Radio Features When you receive the ACK RECEIVED dispatcher’s • Four tones acknowledgment, you see • Alarm ends ACK RECEIVED, four tones sound, the alarm ends, and • Radio exits emergency the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is NO ACKNOWLDG received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends,...
  • Page 56: Send A Silent Emergency Alarm

    Emergency button • LED does not light if your radio is programmed • No tones for this use. The display does not change, the LED does not light, and no tones sound. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 57: Emergency Keep-Alive

    Common Radio Features Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. The silent emergency state • Press and hold the Emergency button continues until you press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state.
  • Page 58: Lists

    The first list member is FIRE CHIEF displayed. p indicates the 701234 view mode. Press U or V to view other list members. Press h to exit. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 59: Scan List Empty

    Common Radio Features Scan List Empty If the scan list has no EMPTY LIST members, EMPTY LIST is displayed. EMPTY LIST can be changed by turning scan off, or if a qualified technician adds members to the scan list.
  • Page 60: Edit A Call, Page, Or Phone List Number

    SECURITY directly below NUM. Blinking 70432_ cursor shows location of number to be added. SAVE You can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 61 Common Radio Features Press V to erase digits. If you erase the entire number and press U or V, you exit the edit mode without saving your changes. Press a keypad button to add a digit. Press D, E, or F directly below SAVE to save your change.
  • Page 62: Edit A Call, Page, Or Phone List Name

    SECURITY_ directly below NAME. Blinking 704321 cursor shows location of character to be added. SAVE You can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 63 Common Radio Features Press V to erase the last GUARD_ digits. (If you erase the entire 704444 name and press W, you exit the edit mode without saving SAVE your changes.) Press a keypad button to add a character. See “Keypad” on page 11.
  • Page 64: Scan

    ON or OFF. SCAN ON When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed. To exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press h or PTT. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 65 Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off switch in the Scan On or Scan Off position. The current scan state is SCAN ON displayed. When scan is on, the scan status symbol (T) is displayed.
  • Page 66: Delete A Nuisance Channel

    The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list. To resume scanning the deleted channel, change channels or turn scan off and then back on again. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 67: 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 68: Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)

    20 seconds after the call indicators begin. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. Press h to hang up and return to the home display. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 69: Make A Phone Call

    Common Radio Features Make a Phone Call Use the Menu Press U to find PHON. PHON Press D, E, or F directly below PHON. The last phone number is 555 1234 dialed is displayed. LIST Note: If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4.
  • Page 70 If your call is not answered, go to “Phone Call Display and alert Prompts” on page page 56. Press h to hang up and return to the home display. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 71: Phone Call Display And Alert Prompts

    Common Radio Features Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts • When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, a long tone NO PHONE sounds. Press h button, to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. •...
  • Page 72: Private Calls (Trunking Only)

    If the name is not in the call list, the caller’s ID number is displayed. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. Press h or the Call Response button to hang up. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 73: Make A Private Call

    Common Radio Features Make a Private Call Use the Menu Press U to find CALL. CALL Press D, E, or F FIRE CHIEF directly below CALL. ID: 701234 You see the last transmitted LIST or received ID number Press U or V to scroll to the FIRE CHIEF ID number you want in the list.
  • Page 74 If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO NO ACKNOWLDG ACKNOWLDG is displayed. If the target radio does not NO ANSWER respond before the time out, NO ANSWER is displayed. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 75: Call Alert Paging

    Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager. Even if other users are away from their radios, or if they are unable to hear their radios, you can still send them a Call Alert page. You can also verify if a radio is active on the system Answer a Call Alert Page When a Call Alert Page is...
  • Page 76: Make A Call Alert

    PLEASE WAIT is displayed. PLEASE WAIT The home display appears once you are connected. If the system does not acknowledge the call, NO NO ACKNOWLDG ACKNOWLDG is displayed. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 77 Common Radio Features Use the Keypad Press U to find PAGE. PAGE Press D, E, or F FIRE CHIEF directly below PAGE. ID: 701234 You see the last transmitted LIST or received ID number. Enter the ID number you FIRE CHIEF want using the keypad.
  • Page 78: Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only)

    SEL (to save the talkgroup and return PSET to the home display). To exit, press h or the PTT button, or turn the 16- Position Select knob. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 79: 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 80: Special Radio Features

    Your radio’s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice message. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 81: View Your Radio's Id Number

    Special Radio Features View Your Radio’s ID Number Use the Menu Press U or V to find CALL or PAGE CALL PAGE. Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE. Press V. MY ID: 701111 Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button Press the Call or Page button.
  • Page 82: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment. Use the Menu Press U to find RPGM. RPGM Press D, E, or F directly REPRGRM RQST below RPGM. The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 83 Special Radio Features 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 84: Select Enable / Disable

    Select-disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped. The dispatcher has forced the radio to remain on the dynamic-regrouping channel. The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your radio is Select Disabled. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 85: 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 in conventional FAILSOFT...
  • Page 86: Site Lock

    Press the Site Lock/Unlock SITE LOCKED button. The current lock state is SITE UNLOCKED momentarily displayed. Press and hold the Site Lock/ SITE LOCKED Unlock button until you see the desired lock state. SITE UNLOCKED ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 87: Site Trunking

    Special Radio Features Site Trunking If the zone controller loses communication with any site, that site reverts to what is known as “site trunking.” The display shows “SITE TRUNKNG” and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site.
  • Page 88 You hear a tone, and the • Tone display shows SCANING SITE while the radio scans SCANING SITE for a new site. The radio returns to the home display when it finds a new site. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 89: Time And Date

    Special Radio Features Time and Date Using this special feature, you may 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- 12HR 00:00AM hour clock.
  • Page 90 Home display. Note: If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu, the radio exits clock setting, your changes are lost, and the call information is displayed. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 91 Special Radio Features Notes...
  • Page 92: Ars User Login And Text Messaging Features

    Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob After the zone you want is displayed, turn the 16-Position Select knob to Select the desired mode. Mode Method 2: Use the Menu Press U to find CHAN. CHAN ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 93 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display shows the cur- NONSVR rent channel name (in this case, NONSVR) blinking and the zone (Z1), not blinking. Press U to find the channel 09:19AM /mode you want.
  • Page 94: Ars User Login Feature

    Any programmable buttons on the radio can be programmed to access the user login feature. See “Programmable Features” on page 4. The user login screen appears. 09:19AM ID:| PIN: LOGN ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 95: To Login As A User

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Login as a User Press E below ID to enter 09:19AM your username at the ID:| prompt. PIN: LOGN You can enter a username via direct entry using the keypad multi- tap function. Press the key labeled with the desired character, once for the first character, twice for the second, and so on.
  • Page 96 Press F below PIN to enter your PIN (Personal 09:19AM Identification Number) ID:User228 number at the prompt. The PIN:**** maximum PIN length is 4 digits. The PIN number will appear as asterisks. LOGN ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 97 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To log in : 09:19AM Press D below LOGN. ID:User228 IN PROGRESS In ARS server mode : CNCL The progress screen appears. Server mode 09:19AM In ARS non-server mode : The logged in confirmation ID:User228 screen appears.
  • Page 98 Note: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging inbox, Draft and Sent folder. The next user will be able to access the Inbox, Draft and Sent messages if private data is not deleted. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 99: Selecting A Predefined Username

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Selecting a Predefined Username Press U to scroll to the next username. Press V to scroll to the previous username. Press and hold U, to scroll to the next usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate.
  • Page 100: Text Messaging

    Use the Menu a) Press U until TMS appears on the display. b) Press F directly below 09:19AM TMS. Z1 ARSSVR USER PROG Use the TMS Feature Button Press to access the TMS feature screen. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 101 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Use the Preprogrammed TMS Button Press the preprogrammed button to access the TMS feature screen. Pressing and holding the preprogrammed button for TMS brings you directly to the Inbox screen. Note: Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access TMS...
  • Page 102 This menu option allows you to compose a new message. This menu option allows you to select a predefined LIST message. This menu option is used to toggle on/off the IMPT “Priority” flag for an outgoing message. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 103 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Menu Options Description/Function This menu option is used to toggle on/off the RQRP “Request Reply” flag for an outgoing message. This menu option is used to delete the current CURR selected message. This menu option is used to delete all the messages in the current message folder.
  • Page 104 Normal Mode This icon indicates that the text entry is currently in the normal mode. Uppercase This icon is displayed during text editing mode to indicate that the text entry is currently in uppercase mode. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 105: Receive A Message

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Receive a Message When you receive a 09:19AM message, a momentary text, NEW MSG appears on the NEW MSG display along with a new USER message icon. PROG To View Message from the Inbox. Access TMS (Launch TMS).
  • Page 106: Compose A New Text Message

    Press # key to delete a character. You can move the cursor by pressing U or V. Press and hold 0 to toggle between normal text entry mode, uppercase mode and num lock mode. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 107 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note: i) During the uppercase mode, multi-tapping the keys will only scroll through the uppercase letters. (Example : A->B->C->2) ii) During the num lock mode, pressing the keypad will only enter the numeric digits. Subsequent presses of the same key will insert the same digit to the text message (no multi-tap).
  • Page 108 “Request Reply” icon for an outgoing message. A “Request Reply” status icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on. See “TMS Status Symbols” on page 88. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 109: Send A Predefined Message

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note: When you receive a message on the XTS 5000 radio that is flagged with the “Request Reply” icon, you must manually respond to the sender that you have received the message. The system will not automatically send back a notification that the radio received such message.
  • Page 110: Edit A Quick Text Message

    Press E below SAVE to save the edited changes. The message is saved in the Draft folder. When an address has been appended to the outgoing message, press the PTT button to send the edited message. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 111: Reply To A Received Message

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Reply to a Received Message Press D below RPLY to reply to a message. LIST OR NEW The Compose Message Screen appears. LIST or NEW option appears NEW LIST BACK on the display. Press D below NEW to type a new message.
  • Page 112: To Access The Draft Folder

    Press F below DRFT. The DRAFT 001/002 Draft screen appears. I will meet The first draft in the list is you at 9am displayed. DEL BACK EDIT Press U or V to scroll through the list of drafts. ASTRO XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 113: To Access The Sent Folder

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Access the Sent Folder The Sent folder stores the messages that were sent out previously. The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages. The oldest Sent message in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in. Press D below SENT.
  • Page 114: Helpful Tips

    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 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 115: Battery

    Helpful Tips maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer. Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of...
  • Page 116 71% to 100% full 41% to 70% 11% to 40% 10% or less (at 10%, the gauge begins flashing) Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge shows the lowest level. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 117: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    Helpful Tips Battery Recycling and Disposal Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various U.S. state laws and the laws of several other countries, NiCd batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
  • Page 118: Antenna

    VHF helical 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567 VHF helical 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568 UHF helical 380–435 NAE6546 UHF helical GREEN 435–470 NAE6547 UHF helical BLACK 470–520 NAE6548 UHF whip, 133 GRAY 380–520 NAE6549 wideband ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 119 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 900MHz whip, 169 BLUE 896 – 941 NAF5038 halfwave 900MHz dipole 201 BLUE 896 –...
  • Page 120: Accessories

    Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 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...
  • Page 121: Batteries

    Accessories Batteries NTN9815 NiCd high-capacity NTN9816 NiCd high-capacity, Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe NiMH ultra-high-capacity, Factory Mutual NTN9857 Intrinsically Safe, IMPRES NiMH ultra-high-capacity, IMPRES NTN9858 JedRay NiMH FM, Battery Immersible, IMPRES NNTN6263 * 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.
  • Page 122: Chargers

    Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cord RLN4884 Single-unit Travel Charger Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords NTN7373 110V interchangeable line NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug) NTN7375 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug) ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 123: 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 ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud RMN5074...
  • Page 124: Surveillance Accessories

    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 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 125 Accessories BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear- phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), black BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beige BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug...
  • Page 126: Headsets And Headset Accessories

    (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) Switches 0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch NTN7660 Tilt / man down switch ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 127 Accessories Notes...
  • Page 128: Appendix: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    11 If you do not receive an immediate response, remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response. Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 129: 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 130 157.000 161.600 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 157.150 161.750 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 131 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 132: Glossary

    A channel that has traffic on it. Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO Motorola standard for wireless analog or Conventional digital conventional communications.
  • Page 133 Glossary Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line) that indicates a location on the display. 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.
  • Page 134 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. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 135 Glossary Radio Frequency The part of the general frequency spectrum (RF) between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz). Repeater A conventional radio feature, where you talk through a receive/transmit facility (repeater), that re-transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage.
  • Page 136: Commercial Warranty

    Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below: ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Portable One (1) Year Units Product Accessories...
  • Page 137 Commercial Warranty the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty. II. GENERAL PROVISIONS: This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy.
  • Page 138 A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 139 Commercial Warranty the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. K) Normal and customary wear and tear. VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and MOTOROLA...
  • Page 140 MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights. VII. GOVERNING LAW: This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA. ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 141 Commercial Warranty Notes...
  • Page 142: Index

    ....... 96 antennas ........105 digital squelch ......36 App button ........10 display .......... 5 attach dynamic priority change ....52 adapter ........23 dynamic regrouping ....67 antenna ........20 battery ........18 belt clip ........21 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 143 Index use the preprogrammed site lock/ unlock button ......71 edit call, page, or phone list name use the menu .......47 make a phone call call, page, or phone list number use the menu ......54 use the menu .......45 use the quick access button ..
  • Page 144 ...64 use the menu ...... 19 reply a message ......91 use the preprogrammed smart battery button ...... 19 reprogram request ......67 use the preprogrammed reprogram smart fuel gauge symbol ..101 ASTRO XTS 2500 / XTS 2500 Model III...
  • Page 145 Index standard accessories ....17 use the menu ....... 66 status use the preprogrammed call or TMS status symbols ....88 page button ......66 status symbols ......6 view message ......90 surveillance accessories ...109 Commport integrated microphone/ receivers ......109 warranty ........121 earpieces .......109 writing text ........

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