Common Radio Features, Selectable Power Level | Motorola MT 1500

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

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Model User Guide Page Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Answer a Phone Call Class B Digital Device Declaration of Conformity Ii MT 1500 Model Disclaimer Documentation Copyrights Iv MT 1500 Model Contents Special Radio Features Common Radio FeaturesHelpful Tips Glossary Commercial Warranty AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Viii 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 Features Backlight Display Status Symbols LED Indicators Light Emitting Diode LED IndicatorsAlert Tones Alert Tones Group Low-Pitched Group Battery Charger Standard Accessories Battery Remove the Battery Attach the Battery Press the Smart Battery Smart Battery Condition Attach 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 Buttons Adjust the Volume Control Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Following Conventional Mode Operation Conventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation Selectable Power Level Common Radio FeaturesRotate the TX Power Level Conventional Squelch Options PL Defeat Time-Out Timer Emergency Send an Emergency Alarm ACK Received Send an Emergency Call Send a Silent Emergency Alarm Using this operation Means you will talk Emergency Keep-Alive ScanTurn Scan On and Off View a Scan List Delete a Nuisance Channel Scan List Empty Make a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan Only Answer a Phone Call Telephone Calls Trunking Only Answer a Private Call Private Calls Trunking OnlyPress the Call Response button within 20 seconds Press the Call Response button again to hang up Repeater or Direct Operation Call Alert PagingAnswer a Call Alert Select Repeater or Direct Operation Trunking System Controls Special Radio FeaturesTransmit Failsoft Site Lock Out-of-RangeAND/OR Press the Site Lock/Unlock button View the Current Site Site View and ChangeChange the Current Site Special Radio Features Helpful Tips CleaningRadio Care Handling Battery ServiceBattery Life Battery Charge Status Charging the Battery Gauge shows If the battery’s charge is Battery Recycling and Disposal Radio Operating Frequencies Antenna Helpful Tips Antennas Accessories Batteries Carry AccessoriesBelt Clips Body-Worn Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords Chargers Microphones, Remote Speaker Surveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter Cable CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers Earpieces 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 Requirements MT 1500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ACK GlossaryAstro FCC DPLLCD LED PTT Repeater Selective SwitchSquelch Standby Limited Warranty Commercial Warranty III. State LAW Rights II. General Provisions What this Warranty does not Cover IV. HOW to GET Warranty Service VI. Patent and Software Provisions Motorola VII. Governing LAW Commercial Warranty Index Index PL defeat Page 6871199L01