Conventional Mode Operation | Motorola XTS2500 instruction

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 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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Motorola XTS2500 manual Conventional Mode Operation

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Astro Xtstm Page Astro XTS Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Page Astro XTS Digital Portable Radio Model Class B Digital Device Declaration of Conformity Documentation Copyrights Disclaimer Contents Helpful Tips Special Radio Features Glossary Commercial Warranty Index AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use VHF Frequency Range Channel Map Notations Used in This Manual General Radio Operation XTS 2500 Model I Radio LED Physical Features of the XTS 2500 Model I Radio Programmable Features Programmable Features Alert Tones LED IndicatorsLED Indicators Alert Tones Long Alert Tones Battery Charger Standard Accessories Battery Remove the Battery Attach the Battery 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/VolumeTurn the Radio Off Select a Zone Zones and ChannelsSelect a Channel Adjust the Volume Control Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor ButtonsReceive / Transmit Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Conventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation PL Defeat Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power Level Conventional Squelch Options Time-out Timer Emergency Send an Emergency Alarm Send an Emergency Call Send a Silent Emergency Alarm Using this operation Means you will talk Emergency Keep-Alive Turn Scan On and Off ScanDelete a Nuisance Channel Make a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan Only Press the Call Response Telephone Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Phone Call Use the Preprogrammed Call Response Button Answer a Private Call Private Calls Trunking OnlyCall Response button Answer a Call Alert Call Alert Paging Repeater or Direct Operation Repeater/Direct switchSelect Repeater or Direct Operation Common Radio Features Out-of-Range Special Radio FeaturesTrunking System Controls Failsoft Site Lock/Unlock button Site LockSite Change Lock or Unlock a Site Handling CleaningHelpful Tips Radio Care Service Battery Charge Status BatteryBattery Life Charging the Battery Battery Recycling and Disposal Radio Operating Frequencies AntennaCode MHz Kit No White Antennas AccessoriesBatteries Body-Worn Carry AccessoriesChargers Belt Clips Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords Microphones, Remote Speaker Earpieces Surveillance AccessoriesAdapters and Adapter Cable CommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers Headsets and Headset Accessories Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Switches Special Channel Assignments Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeEmergency Channel Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency Requirements Astro XTS 2500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range ACK GlossaryAstro FCC DPLLED PTT Talkaround SquelchStandby Tactical/Non-revert Limited Warranty Commercial Warranty II. General Provisions IV. HOW to GET Warranty ServiceIII. State LAW Rights What this Warranty does not Cover VI. Patent and Software Provisions Motorola VII. Governing LAW Commercial Warranty Index Receivers Earpieces Page Motorola, Inc West Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 6881094C04-D