Status Calls (Digital Modes Only); Sending A Status Call - Motorola ASTRO XTL 2500 User Manual

Conventional Radio Features

Status Calls (Digital Modes Only)

Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present
state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or
AT SITE.
Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8
separate statuses.

Sending a Status Call

1 Press the STS softkey, and the display shows the last-
acknowledged status name.
2 Press the
use the keypad mic to enter the number of the status you wish
to send.
Note: If no button is pressed for a period of time, an inactivity
warning will sound.
3 The display shows the desired status name or number, press
the PTT button to send the transmission.
One of the following conditions occurs:
• The radio display shows PLEASE WAIT until the transmission
is received and acknowledged.
When the dispatcher acknowledges the status, four high-
pitched tones sound, and the display shows ACK RECEIVED.
The radio then returns to normal dispatch operation.
• If the status is not acknowledged after approximately six
seconds, the display alternates between NO ACKNOWLEDGE
and the associated status name. A low-pitched tone also
sounds continuously.
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or button to review the list of status names, or