Motorola MT 1500 manual PL Defeat, Time-Out Timer

Common Radio Features

PL Defeat

With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.

Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The radio is muted if no activity is present.

When this feature is active,

the Carrier Squelch statusC indicator (C) will be

displayed.

Time-Out Timer

The time-out timer turns off your radio’s transmitter. The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory, but it can be programmed from 0 to 7.75 minutes (465 seconds) by a qualified radio technician.

1Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time. You will hear a short, low- pitched warning tone, the transmission is cut-off, and the LED will go out until you release the PTT.

•Short warning tone

•Transmission is cut-off

•LED goes out

2Release the PTT button.

•LED illuminates

•Timer resets

3 Press the PTT to re-transmit.	•	Timer restarts
Time-out timer restarts.	•	Red LED illuminates

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