LED Indications
The LED indicator on the front of the control head indicates
operational status as you use various features:
LED State
Continuous red when you press
PTT button to transmit
Unlit when you press PTT button
to transmit
Steady yellow
Flashing Green
Alert Tones
Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of radio conditions.
Type of Tone
Short, low-
pitched tone
Short, medium-
pitched tone
Short, high-
pitched tone
ASTRO XTL 1500 Digital Mobile Radio with Control Head
Normal transmission
Not transmitting
Channel activity is present.
Receiving a call or page.
Indicates...
Unsuccessful power-up. Radio
failed self-test. Radio not ready
for use.
Invalid (bad) key press. A key
press was rejected.
Time-out timer warning.
Transmission time will expire in
four seconds.
Valid (good) key press. A key
press was accepted.
Pressed emergency button to
enter emergency. Emergency
entered.
Successful power-up. Radio
passed self-test.
Getting to Know Your Radio
Indicates...
Action
Contact your
service
representative.
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