Motorola MT 1500 manual Status Symbols

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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 a Private Call is	34
				Call Received. Blinks when a Private Call is
		m		received.
		m


		p		View Mode. View a list.	31

sReceived Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).

	The received signal strength for the current site.	39
	Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol,	39
	Trunked only. The more stripes in the symbol,
	the stronger the received signal.

bBattery.

•Conventional = Blinks when the battery is low.

•Smart = The number of bars (0-3) shown

indicates the charge remaining in your	10
battery. Blinks when battery level
reaches 10% or less.
Note: Smart battery will be available at a future
date.

rTalkaround.

•On = Talking directly to another radio,

not through a repeater. Conventional	36
operation only.
• Off = Talking through a repeater.

CMonitor (Carrier Squelch). The selected

	channel is being monitored. Conventional	22
	operation only.

T	Scan. The radio is scanning a scan list.	31

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Contents Model User Guide Page Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Answer a Phone Call Declaration of Conformity Class B Digital DeviceIi MT 1500 Model Documentation Copyrights DisclaimerIv MT 1500 Model Contents Common Radio Features Special Radio FeaturesHelpful Tips Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency AccessoriesGlossary Commercial Warranty RangeViii An operational procedure, practice, condition General Radio OperationNotations Used in This Manual MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Physical Features of the MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Programmable Features Programmable FeaturesDisplay BacklightStatus Symbols Alert Tones Light Emitting Diode LED IndicatorsLED Indicators Alert TonesGroup Low-Pitched Group Standard Accessories Battery Battery ChargerAttach the Battery Remove the BatterySmart Battery Condition Press the Smart BatteryAntenna Attach the AntennaRemove the Antenna Belt Clip Attach the Belt ClipRemove the Belt Clip Universal Connector Cover Remove the Connector CoverAttach the Connector Cover Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter Remove the AdapterAttach the Adapter Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwise Radio On and Off Turn the Radio OnTurn the Radio Off Zones and Channels Select a ZoneSelect a Channel Mode Select Button Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons Receive / TransmitUse the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Adjust the Volume ControlFollowing Conventional Mode Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor ButtonConventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation Rotate the TX Power Level Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power Level Conventional Squelch OptionsTime-Out Timer PL DefeatSend an Emergency Alarm EmergencyACK Received Send a Silent Emergency Alarm Send an Emergency CallUsing this operation Means you will talk Turn Scan On and Off ScanEmergency Keep-Alive View a Scan ListScan List Empty Delete a Nuisance ChannelConventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority ChangeTelephone Calls Trunking Only Answer a Phone CallPress the Call Response button within 20 seconds Private Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Private Call Press the Call Response button again to hang upAnswer a Call Alert Call Alert PagingRepeater or Direct Operation Select Repeater or Direct OperationTransmit Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System Controls FailsoftAND/OR Out-of-RangeSite Lock Press the Site Lock/Unlock buttonSite View and Change View the Current SiteChange the Current Site Special Radio Features Radio Care CleaningHelpful Tips HandlingService BatteryBattery Life Charging the Battery Battery Charge StatusBattery Recycling and Disposal Gauge shows If the battery’s charge isAntenna Radio Operating FrequenciesHelpful Tips Accessories AntennasBelt Clips Carry AccessoriesBatteries Body-WornChargers Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line CordsAdapters and Adapter Cable Surveillance AccessoriesMicrophones, Remote Speaker CommPort Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpieces Headsets and Headset Accessories SwitchesRadio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel AssignmentsEmergency Channel Operating Frequency Requirements Non-Commercial Call ChannelMT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Glossary ACKAstro LCD DPLFCC LEDPTT Squelch Selective SwitchRepeater StandbyCommercial Warranty Limited WarrantyII. General Provisions III. State LAW RightsIV. HOW to GET Warranty Service What this Warranty does not CoverMotorola VI. Patent and Software ProvisionsVII. Governing LAW Commercial Warranty Index Index PL defeat Page 6871199L01