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XL-200P RADIO USER'S GUIDE
UCA
ECP-5108C
Lewis Padgett

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  • Page 1 Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement XL-200P RADIO USER’S GUIDE ECP-5108C Lewis Padgett...
  • Page 2 L3HARRIS XL-185 PORTABLE RADIO USERS GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 3 – Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) – National Association of State Telecommunications Directors (NASTD) – Various agencies of the Federal government (FED) in the early 90’s to improve spectral efficiencies • TIA/EIA Standard in 1999. Under TIA/EIA-102 L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 4 Project 25 Benefits VIDEO 1 L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 5: Safety Items

    If you see a caution sign about blasting in the area, you must turn your radio off. This applies to any radio equipment capable of transmitting: phones, CB’s, etc. • NOTE: Substitution of any parts or the use of non-L3Harris approved accessories may compromise this certification and pose an explosion hazard.

  • Page 6: Hazardous Locations

    • XL-200P radios are also available as C1D1 Blue stripe Blue labels (unique radio model and battery). This certifies the radio for use in locations were ignitable gas...
  • Page 7 – When transmitting, keep the antenna at least 1.2 cm (.5 inches) away from the body and 2.5 cm (1 inch) from the face. – For optimal portable radio performance, use the radio with the antenna in a vertical position, holding the radio 2 inches from the mouth while transmitting. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 8: Operating Rules And Regulations

    – It is against the law to send false call letters or a false distress or emergency message. – All messages must be brief and limited to the business need. – It is a violation of FCC rules to send personal messages, unless in an emergency. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 9 Conventional vs. Trunked VIDEO 2 Computerized Assignment of Channels Conventional Trunked Service Counter Service Counter Control Channel Service Employee Customer L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 10 • Encourages cross agency / shared communications • Establishes communications privacy • Encourages private communications • Discourages eavesdropping by scanners • Establishes “queuing” rather than “waiting” • Enables priority use during busy times L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 11 • Group & Individual Voice Calls • Unit ID for each radio • Late or Delayed Entry • Emergency Calls • Queuing with Priority • Unit Enable / Disable • Wide Area Coverage • And much more… L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 12: Communication Range

    – Site Location (+) – Urban Clutter (+ &-) – Reflections / Multipath (+ & -) – Ducting over Water (+) – Heavy vegetation (-) – Frequency (+ & -) – Earth Curvature (-) L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 13 • When Radio detects a high bit error rate on the Control Channel, – Radio will look for another site (algorithm pre-programmed in Radio) – Automatically switches to the new site when the criteria is met L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 14 XL-200P System Model Operation L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 15 XL-200P Radio Controls-Top and front/side views Group/Channel Knob Antenna Power/Volume Knob Connector Top Display Scan On/Off Emergency Button Indicator LED Microphones (Primary) Channel Bank Speaker Top Stealth Mode Front Display PTT Button • Flip Top Display ** Home Channel Middle Audio Playback...

  • Page 16: Radio Icons

    Radio Icons L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 17: Status Messages

    P25T Only – Only if programmed for enhanced CC operation. Radio performing a full spectrum frequency scan to find a new Control Band Scanning Channel P25 modes Only – Another user has tried to call or page this radio Missed Call OTAR Rekey Complete OTAR Rekey operation has successfully completed. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 18: Menu Options

    Menu Options (may vary based on programming) Menu / Select Button Navigation Buttons L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 19 Menu-Call and Scan L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 20 Menu-Security and Messages L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 21 Menu-Utility L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 22 Menu-Utility L3HARRIS XL-95P PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 23 Menu-Utility continued Password Protected Passwords for the TCXO and Tests should not be enabled for operators. This is reserved for maintenance personnel. Adjusting these values will make your radio inoperable! L3HARRIS XL-95P PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 24 Menu-Utility continued L3HARRIS XL-95P PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 25 • Note that the top icon in the example above shows the “User Defined Zone” which may or many not be permitted based on programming. If permitted, the radio user is allowed to create and save their own zone from the available systems. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 26: Mission Planning

    Group/Channel 16 Groups/Channels Bank A Group/Channel 16 Groups/Channels Max talk group Bank B capacity is 1250. Max channel capacity is Group/Channel 1000. (per personality) 16 Groups/Channels Bank C Group/Channel 16 Groups/Channels Bank D L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 27 • The A/B switch, ABCD switch, or a button on the radio can be programmed to lock the keypad/radio (decided in programming). If locked by a button, the navigation keys must be used to enter the unlock sequence of Left, Right, Up, Down. Keypad Lock L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 28: Transmit A Group Call

    – Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the “CHANGE TLKGRP” and press the Select button. – Press ◄ or ► to highlight the desired group and press the Select button. After selecting the new group, the radio returns to the main screen, then PTT to transmit. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 29 • When you hear the grant tone, speak clearly, and forcefully into the primary mic(s) of the radio from a distance of 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) Transmissions should be brief and to-the-point, as many users are sharing the same limited resources. • After you have spoken your last word, release the PTT. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 30 • The XL-200P has three microphones: two located at the top (primary) and one on the bottom (secondary). When NC is enabled, voice is picked up by the top left mic and noise is picked up by the bottom mic.

  • Page 31: Receiving A Group Call

    Name of the transmitting radio. Note that if either of those names is not programmed the corresponding ID number is displayed. RX Signal Strength Green (conv) or Blue (trunked) RX Symbol Talk Group and color or Channel System Transmitting radio ID L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 32 • After the radio answers, PTT to respond. • Press ►to end call, or simply don’t respond. After a short period of inactivity, the radio will automatically disengage from the I-Call. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 33 The ring sounds until you press the PTT, view the missed call menu, change channel/group/system, or power cycle the radio. • On the missed call screen, press the DISMISS soft key to clear the entry. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 34 – All other attributes of the radio are unaffected • Additional profiles can be created for the radio to turn on and off additional options. • Profiles can also be programmed to a specific key to toggle On & Off. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 35: Enable/Disable Encryption

    PTT and the signal is transmitted unencrypted. • Global Encryption refers to a single user-defined key being selected for all encrypted calls. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 36: Zeroize Keys From Radio

    – Press the YES soft key to remove all keys and keysets. • NOTE: Once a radio is zeroized, a crypto-officer will have to load a new unique key encryption key before the radio can rekey over-the-air. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 37 • When receiving a Call Alert, the radio displays the radio’s name or Unit ID. • The radio rings to indicate a missed page. The ring sounds continuously until you press PTT, the CLR MISSED soft key, change group/system, or turn radio off/on. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 38: Audio Playback

    If no button on the radio is programmed for playback, you must go back to the menu each time you want to replay a call. • NOTE: An incoming call will automatically preempt the playback audio. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 39 Scanning L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 40 • NOTE: Conv scan lists are set up in programming, but some users may be allowed to edit list manually. Due to the complexity of this operation, it is recommended that no more than 8 conventional channels be scanned. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 41 • For radios with multiple systems (multiple scan lists), go to the main menu and select the scan menu. Go to SCAN LISTS and use the directional arrows to highlight the desired system. Press the START SCAN soft key. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 42: Edit Scan List

    • NOTE: When a channel/group is greyed out, it is NOT on the scan list and ADD CHAN appears. If the channel/group is in normal font, it is on the current scan list and DELETE CHAN appears. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 43 – Navigate to the SCAN menu. – Navigate to SCAN LISTS and press Menu/Select once the desired system is highlighted. – Navigate to the desired group/channel. – Select Options and edit priority setting. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 44 – Navigate to the newly created scan list and press the VIEW/EDIT soft key. – Navigate to the desired system and highlight the target groups/channels. Press the OPTIONS soft key to add/delete/assign priorities. (continued on next page) L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 45 Press the OPTIONS soft key to add/delete/assign priorities. • NOTE: When a CS list is selected, that list is scanned any time scanning is enabled. To scan only the groups/channels assigned to a particular system, CS must be turned off. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 46 DEFINED screen, or by pressing the Menu/Select button when USER DEFINED is highlighted on the Zone menu. – After creating a CTZ select OPTIONS to edit the CTZ, delete groups, clear the zone or rename. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 47: Nuisance Delete

    • Highlight a nuisance group, press OPTIONS and select ADD BACK to return the group to the scan list. Turning the radio off/on will also add back the nuisance groups. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 48 – Navigate to the MESSAGES menu. – Navigate to highlight RADIO STATUS or RADIO MESSAGE and press Menu/Select. – Navigate to highlight the desired status update or message and press the Menu/Select button to send status or message. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 49: Radio Textlink

    – Use directional pads to select the desired message and press the Menu/Select to send message. – Select CHG CALLEE to change the destination for the message. – Select TOD QUERY to get the time of day. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 50: Radio Textlink-Forms

    – Enter text into the blank fields and press the NEXT soft key. – Press the SEND soft key to send the message. Select CHG CALLEE to change the destination for the message. Select TOD QUERY to get the time of day. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 51 – Press the Menu/Select button to access the main menu. – Navigate to the MESSAGES menu. – Scroll to TEXTLINK MAILBOX and press the Menu/Select button. – From the mailbox, select OPTIONS to delete messages, view details of messages and reply. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 52 – Press the OPTIONS soft key to delete selected fault. • Possible faults/alerts include: – BATTERY FAULT - Replace battery – EEPROM FAULT - Contact L3Harris – RF FAULT - Contact L3Harris – OVERCURRENT - Check antenna and antenna connection. Try replacing antenna –...
  • Page 53 Emergencies L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 54: Declaring An Emergency

    • If allowed in programming, an emergency may be cleared from the radio by pressing the Monitor/Clear button, followed immediately by pressing the Emergency button. • NOTE: In most P25 Systems, dispatchers are the only operators who can clear emergencies. Emergency Button L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 55 – Or, no audio and no visual indication when declaring emergency. • NOTE: During stealth mode, the radio will not receive any type of call. Once the user presses the PTT button, the radio display and audio returns to normal. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 56 RPM2. Default is 10 minutes. 5. Press RESTART to restart the timer or STOP to stop the timer and return to the CALL menu. If enabled via RPM2, pressing the PTT button will also restart the timer L3HARRIS XL-95P PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 57 – Press the OPTIONS soft key – Select VIEW PLAN INFO • The radio will display the plan’s filename and additional information depending on what was entered during the creation of the personality. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 58 – If the personality is activated, the radio displays “PLAN COMPLETE, followed by the name of the personality. Press the OK soft key. • NOTE: You cannot activate a personality when the radio is transmitting an emergency. A FAILED message may be displayed for errors encountered. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 59 L3Harris device management • L3Harris Device Management is a web-based application that allows the user to collect basic status and version information, read and program personalities, and program firmware in XL radios over secure Wi-Fi. Refer to L3Harris Device Management User’s Manual 14221-2100-2010 for information about using the application.
  • Page 60 – Navigate to the UTILITY menu – Scroll to select GPS and press the Menu/Select button – Scroll to select POSITION INFO and press the Menu/Select button – Press the NEXT soft key (continued on next page) L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 61 • Press ▲ or ▼ to zoom display distance of current unit. (.05 mi to 20 mi). Press the OPTIONS soft key, then select UNIT INFO to display details about the selected unit. Select REFRESH to update information or EXIT L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 62 • Press ◄ or ► to scroll through the programmed channels. • If allowed by programming, the “EDIT” soft key will produce a password prompt. Once the correct password is entered, the channel edit controls will be available. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 63: Audio Settings

    Menu/Select button. • Scroll through the following options and SELECT the desired control: – Speaker – Noise Cancellation – PTT – Tones – Keypad Tones • Press the BACK soft key to exit menu L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 64: Display Settings

    – TOP TIMEOUT - Inactivity for this duration will turn top display backlight off. – TOP ORIENTATION - Front / Back / Auto – INDICATOR LED - On / Off • Press the BACK soft key to exit the menu L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 65: Gps Settings

    – LINEAR UNITS - Statute, Metric, or Nautical – ANGULAR UNITS - Cardinal, Degrees, or MILS – POSITION FORMAT - LAT/LONG DMS, LAT/LONG DM, MGRS, or UTM • Press the BACK soft key to exit the menu L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 66 XL-200P LTE Capabilities Overview • The LTE option for the XL-200P provides both broadband data and PTT over broadband capabilities for XL- 200P users. • North American or International LTE Modules North America – AT&T/FirstNet: B2, B4/B66, B5, B12, B14 –...
  • Page 67 XL-200P PTT over Broadband • Integrated LMR functionality – Group Call – Individual Call – Emergency – Encryption – Patch/Simulselect • Enhanced push-to-talk capabilities – User Presence/Status – User Location L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 68 XL-200P LTE Option Diversity LTE Antenna LTE Module SIM card Main LTE Antenna L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 69 XL-200P Broadband Data (Wi-Fi) • The XL-200P provides broadband data with integrated Wi-Fi Access Point – IEEE 802.11 b/g/n modes for 2.4 / 5 GHz operation. – WPA / WPA2 airlink security. – Enterprise authentication modes. – Support for maximum of 10 connected devices.
  • Page 70 5. Highlight and select PASSWORD. Use the keypad on the radio to enter the password 6. Press the Menu/Select button to cycle through available Protocol selections (None, WPA, or WPA2-PSK). 7. Press the Menu/Select button to cycle through available Priority selections (Low, Medium, or High). L3HARRIS XL-95P PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 71 • Programmers can use Wi-Fi to program the radio if desired. • Beyond programming, the XL-200P may be used as a “hotspot” to provide broadband connectivity for up to 10 connected devices if the XL has LTE service and the option is turned on in the radio personality.

  • Page 72: Pair Devices

    Bluetooth • Navigate to UTILITY menu, scroll to BLUETOOTH and press Menu/Select. • Scroll to highlight ENABLED and press Menu/Select to toggle YES/NO. Pair Device(s) L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...

  • Page 73: Clock Settings

    • Scroll to TIME FORMAT to set 12 or 24 hour display. • Scroll to TIME ZONE to set time zone relative to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). • Press the BACK soft key to exit. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 74 • Scroll to highlight the desired language and press select. – Cycle Count – Part Number • Press BACK to exit menu. – Revision Number – Date Code – Serial Number • Press BACK to exit menu L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 75 Radio Assembly and Battery Details • Charge battery with L3Harris charger. • To attach belt clip, remove the tab from back of radio. Slide the belt clip into the groove. • Lift the belt clip (if installed) and slide the battery into the top of the battery compartment on rear of radio.

  • Page 76: Care And Cleaning

    • Remove any accessories and clean the UDC contacts using a dry clean cloth. If no accessories are connected, cover UDC with protective dust cap. • For extremely dirty radios, use a soft-bristle, non-metallic brush to remove debris. L3HARRIS XL-200 PORTABLE RADIO USER'S GUIDE ECP-5108C...
  • Page 77 Course Evaluation • Your feedback is important to us. Could you please take a couple minutes to complete the online class evaluation. • Class Dates: June 27, 2024 • Course Number: • Instructor: Lewis Padgett L3HARRIS ECP-5108C...
  • Page 78 Information and descriptions contained herein are intended for training use only. The layout and presentation of this information is the property of L3Harris. This presentation may not be copied or reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed without the express prior written permission of L3Harris, Communication Systems, Technical Training, 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501.

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