Motorola MT 1500 manual Conventional Mode Operation

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General Radio Operation

Conventional Mode Operation

Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line®(PL) calls.

1Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity.

2Press and hold the Monitor

button to set continuous

	monitor operation. (The	C
	duration of the button press	C
	duration of the button press
	is programmable.)

3Press the Monitor button again, or the PTT button, to return to the original squelch setting.

Note: If you try to transmit on a receive-only channel, you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button.

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Contents Model User Guide Page Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Answer a Phone Call Class B Digital Device Declaration of ConformityIi MT 1500 Model Disclaimer Documentation CopyrightsIv MT 1500 Model Contents Helpful Tips Common Radio FeaturesSpecial Radio Features Range AccessoriesGlossary Commercial Warranty Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF FrequencyViii Notations Used in This Manual An operational procedure, practice, conditionGeneral Radio Operation MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Physical Features of the MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Programmable Features Programmable FeaturesBacklight DisplayStatus Symbols Alert Tones Light Emitting Diode LED IndicatorsLED Indicators Alert TonesGroup Low-Pitched Group Battery Charger Standard Accessories BatteryRemove the Battery Attach the BatteryPress the Smart Battery Smart Battery ConditionRemove the Antenna AntennaAttach the Antenna Remove the Belt Clip Belt ClipAttach the Belt Clip Attach the Connector Cover Universal Connector CoverRemove the Connector Cover Attach the Adapter Remote Speaker Microphone AdapterRemove the Adapter Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwiseRadio On and Off Turn the Radio On Select a Channel Zones and ChannelsSelect a Zone Mode Select Button Receive / Transmit Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor ButtonsAdjust the Volume Control Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set ButtonUse the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Following Conventional Mode OperationConventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation Conventional Squelch Options Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power Level Rotate the TX Power LevelPL Defeat Time-Out TimerEmergency Send an Emergency AlarmACK Received Send an Emergency Call Send a Silent Emergency AlarmUsing this operation Means you will talk View a Scan List ScanEmergency Keep-Alive Turn Scan On and OffDelete a Nuisance Channel Scan List EmptyMake a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan OnlyAnswer a Phone Call Telephone Calls Trunking OnlyPress the Call Response button again to hang up Private Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Private Call Press the Call Response button within 20 secondsSelect Repeater or Direct Operation Call Alert PagingRepeater or Direct Operation Answer a Call AlertFailsoft Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System Controls TransmitPress the Site Lock/Unlock button Out-of-RangeSite Lock AND/ORChange the Current Site Site View and ChangeView the Current Site Special Radio Features Handling CleaningHelpful Tips Radio CareBattery Life ServiceBattery Battery Charge Status Charging the BatteryGauge shows If the battery’s charge is Battery Recycling and DisposalRadio Operating Frequencies AntennaHelpful Tips Antennas AccessoriesBody-Worn Carry AccessoriesBatteries Belt ClipsEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ChargersCommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers Surveillance AccessoriesMicrophones, Remote Speaker Adapters and Adapter CableEarpieces Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Headsets and Headset AccessoriesSwitches Emergency Channel Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel Assignments Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency RequirementsMT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Astro GlossaryACK LED DPLFCC LCDPTT Standby Selective SwitchRepeater SquelchLimited Warranty Commercial WarrantyIII. State LAW Rights II. General ProvisionsWhat this Warranty does not Cover IV. HOW to GET Warranty ServiceVI. Patent and Software Provisions MotorolaVII. Governing LAW Commercial Warranty Index Index PL defeat Page 6871199L01