Motorola MT 1500 Common Radio Features, Selectable Power Level, Conventional Squelch Options

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Common Radio Features

Selectable Power Level

This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default setting. This feature must be programmed by a qualified radio technician.

•Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power.

•Select HIGH for longer transmitting distance.

	1 Rotate the TX Power Level	LOW
	switch. The power level is set	LOW
	switch. The power level is set
	to low.

2 Rotate the TX Power Level

switch again. The power levelHIGH is set to high.

Note: The default setting returns when you turn the radio off and on.

Conventional Squelch Options

Analog Squelch

Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.

When in:	This condition occurs:

Carrier squelch (C)	You hear all traffic on a channel.

PL, DPL	The radio responds only to your messages.

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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 Special Radio Features Common Radio FeaturesHelpful Tips Glossary Commercial Warranty AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeViii General Radio Operation An operational procedure, practice, conditionNotations Used in This Manual MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Physical Features of the MT 1500 Model 1.5 Radio Programmable Features Programmable FeaturesBacklight DisplayStatus Symbols LED Indicators Light Emitting Diode LED IndicatorsAlert Tones Alert TonesGroup Low-Pitched Group Battery Charger Standard Accessories BatteryRemove the Battery Attach the BatteryPress the Smart Battery Smart Battery ConditionAttach 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/Volume Control knob clockwiseTurn the Radio Off Select a Zone Zones and ChannelsSelect a Channel 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 Selectable Power Level Common Radio FeaturesRotate the TX Power Level Conventional Squelch OptionsPL Defeat Time-Out TimerEmergency Send an Emergency AlarmACK Received Send an Emergency Call Send a Silent Emergency AlarmUsing this operation Means you will talk Emergency Keep-Alive ScanTurn Scan On and Off View a Scan ListDelete a Nuisance Channel Scan List EmptyMake a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan OnlyAnswer a Phone Call Telephone Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Private Call Private Calls Trunking OnlyPress the Call Response button within 20 seconds Press the Call Response button again to hang upRepeater or Direct Operation Call Alert PagingAnswer a Call Alert Select Repeater or Direct OperationTrunking System Controls Special Radio FeaturesTransmit FailsoftSite Lock Out-of-RangeAND/OR Press the Site Lock/Unlock buttonView the Current Site Site View and ChangeChange the Current Site Special Radio Features Helpful Tips CleaningRadio Care HandlingBattery ServiceBattery Life Battery Charge Status Charging the BatteryGauge shows If the battery’s charge is Battery Recycling and DisposalRadio Operating Frequencies AntennaHelpful Tips Antennas AccessoriesBatteries Carry AccessoriesBelt Clips Body-WornEnhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ChargersMicrophones, Remote Speaker Surveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter Cable CommPort Integrated Microphone/ReceiversEarpieces Switches Headsets and Headset AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Special Channel Assignments Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeEmergency Channel Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency RequirementsMT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ACK GlossaryAstro FCC DPLLCD LEDPTT Repeater Selective SwitchSquelch StandbyLimited 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