Antenna, Radio Operating Frequencies | Motorola XTS2500 specs

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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.

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The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

	Approx.		Insulator	Frequency	Antenna
Antenna Type	Length		Color	Range	Antenna
			Code	(MHz)	Kit No.
	in.	mm			Kit No.
	in.	mm

VHF whip	8	203	RED	136–174	NAD6563

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
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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 Appendix Maritime Radio Use VHF Frequency Range AccessoriesGlossary Commercial Warranty Index 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 LED Indicators LED IndicatorsAlert Tones Alert Tones Long Alert Tones Battery Charger Standard Accessories Battery Remove the Battery Attach the Battery Remove the Antenna AntennaAttach the Antenna Remove the Belt Clip Belt ClipAttach the Belt Clip Attach the Connector Cover Universal Connector CoverRemove the Connector Cover Attach the Adapter Remote Speaker Microphone AdapterRemove the Adapter Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/VolumeRadio On and Off Turn the Radio On Select a Channel Zones and ChannelsSelect a Zone Receive / Transmit Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor ButtonsAdjust the Volume Control Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Conventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation Selectable Power Level Common Radio FeaturesConventional Squelch Options PL Defeat 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 Delete a Nuisance Channel ScanTurn Scan On and Off Make a Dynamic Priority Change Conventional Scan Only Answer a Phone Call Telephone Calls Trunking OnlyUse the Preprogrammed Call Response Button Press the Call Response Call Response button Private Calls Trunking OnlyAnswer a Private Call Answer a Call Alert Call Alert Paging Select Repeater or Direct Operation Repeater/Direct switchRepeater or Direct Operation Common Radio Features Trunking System Controls Special Radio FeaturesFailsoft Out-of-Range Site Change Site LockLock or Unlock a Site Site Lock/Unlock button Helpful Tips CleaningRadio Care Handling Service Battery Life BatteryCharging the Battery Battery Charge Status Battery Recycling and Disposal Code MHz Kit No AntennaRadio Operating Frequencies White Batteries AccessoriesAntennas Chargers Carry AccessoriesBelt Clips Body-Worn Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords Microphones, Remote Speaker Adapters and Adapter Cable Surveillance AccessoriesCommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers Earpieces Headsets and Headset Accessories Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones Switches Emergency Channel Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel Assignments Non-Commercial Call Channel Operating Frequency Requirements Astro XTS 2500 Model Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Astro GlossaryACK LED DPLFCC PTT Standby SquelchTactical/Non-revert Talkaround Limited Warranty Commercial Warranty III. State LAW Rights IV. HOW to GET Warranty ServiceII. General Provisions 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