Motorola XTS2500 manual Receive / Transmit, Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons

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General Radio Operation

Receive / Transmit

Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the “noise” from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or data information to be heard.

This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying-up to send a transmission.

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons

1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.

2Listen for a transmission.

3 Adjust the Volume Control

knob if necessary.

4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting.

5Release the PTT button to receive (listen).

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Contents Astro Xtstm Page Astro XTS Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Page Astro XTS Digital Portable Radio Model Declaration of Conformity Class B Digital DeviceDocumentation Copyrights Disclaimer Contents Special Radio Features Helpful TipsGlossary Commercial Warranty Index AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use VHF Frequency Range Channel Map General Radio Operation Notations Used in This ManualXTS 2500 Model I Radio Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio LEDProgrammable Features Programmable FeaturesLED Indicators LED IndicatorsAlert Tones Alert TonesLong Alert Tones Standard Accessories Battery Battery ChargerAttach the Battery Remove the BatteryAttach the Antenna AntennaRemove the Antenna Attach the Belt Clip Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip Remove the Connector Cover Universal Connector CoverAttach the Connector Cover Remove the Adapter Remote Speaker Microphone AdapterAttach the Adapter Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On/Off/VolumeTurn the Radio Off Select a Zone Zones and ChannelsSelect a Channel Adjust the Volume Control Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor ButtonsReceive / Transmit Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Conventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation Common Radio Features Selectable Power LevelConventional Squelch Options PL DefeatTime-out Timer Emergency Send an Emergency Alarm Send a Silent Emergency Alarm Send an Emergency CallUsing this operation Means you will talk Emergency Keep-Alive Turn Scan On and Off ScanDelete a Nuisance Channel Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority ChangeTelephone Calls Trunking Only Answer a Phone CallUse the Preprogrammed Call Response Button Press the Call ResponseAnswer a Private Call Private Calls Trunking OnlyCall Response button Call Alert Paging Answer a Call AlertRepeater or Direct Operation Repeater/Direct switchSelect Repeater or Direct Operation Common Radio Features Special Radio Features Trunking System ControlsFailsoft Out-of-RangeSite Lock Site ChangeLock or Unlock a Site Site Lock/Unlock buttonCleaning Helpful TipsRadio Care HandlingService Battery Battery LifeCharging the Battery Battery Charge StatusBattery Recycling and Disposal Radio Operating Frequencies AntennaCode MHz Kit No White Antennas AccessoriesBatteries Carry Accessories ChargersBelt Clips Body-WornMicrophones, Remote Speaker Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsSurveillance Accessories Adapters and Adapter CableCommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers EarpiecesHeadsets and Headset Accessories Switches Radio Interface Modules for Ear MicrophonesSpecial Channel Assignments Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeEmergency Channel Operating Frequency Requirements Non-Commercial Call ChannelAstro XTS 2500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ACK GlossaryAstro FCC DPLLED PTT Squelch StandbyTactical/Non-revert TalkaroundCommercial Warranty Limited WarrantyII. General Provisions IV. HOW to GET Warranty ServiceIII. State LAW Rights What this Warranty does not Cover Motorola VI. Patent and Software ProvisionsVII. Governing LAW Commercial Warranty Index Receivers Earpieces Page 6881094C04-D Motorola, Inc West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL