Motorola MT 1500 manual Antenna, Radio Operating Frequencies

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Helpful Tips

Antenna

Radio Operating Frequencies

Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base.

color

The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

 

Approx.

Insulator

Frequency

Antenna

Antenna Type

Length

Color

Range

Kit No.

 

in.

mm.

Code

(MHz)

 

 

VHF whip,

8

203

RED

136–174

NAD6563

wideband

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF helical

7.6

193

YELLOW

136–150.8

NAD6566

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF helical

7

178

BLACK

150.8–162

NAD6567

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF helical

6.5

165

BLUE

162–174

NAD6568

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF helical

3.3

83

RED

380–435

NAE6546

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF helical

3.1

78

GREEN

435–470

NAE6547

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF helical

2.8

71

BLACK

470–520

NAE6548

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF whip,

5.2

133

GRAY

380–520

NAE6549

wideband

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800 MHz whip,

7

178

RED

806–870

NAF5037

halfwave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800 MHz dipole

8

200

RED

806–870

NAF5039

 

 

 

 

 

 

800 MHz stubby,

3.4

86

WHITE

806–870

NAF5042

quarterwave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

700/800 MHz

7

17

GREEN

764–870

NAF5080

whip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Common Radio Features Special Radio FeaturesHelpful Tips Glossary Commercial Warranty AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency 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 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 ConditionAntenna 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 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 buttonSite View and Change View the Current SiteChange the Current Site Special Radio Features Helpful Tips CleaningRadio Care HandlingService BatteryBattery 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 Headsets and Headset Accessories SwitchesRadio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel AssignmentsEmergency Channel Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency RequirementsMT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Glossary ACKAstro 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