Receive / Transmit | Nikon XTS-5000 specs

General Radio Operation

Receive / Transmit

Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios often assume that the lack of static on a digital channel is an indication that the radio is not working properly. This is not the case. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the “noise” from the signal and allowing only the clear voice or data information to be heard.

This section emphasizes the importance of knowing how to monitor a channel for traffic before keying up to send a transmission.

Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons

1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.

2Listen for a transmission.

3Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary.

4Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting.

5Release the PTT button to receive (listen).

Adjust Level

Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

1Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel.

2Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.

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Nikon XTS-5000 manual Receive / Transmit, Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons

Contents

Astro Xtstm 5000 Digital Portable Radio Page Astro XTS Digital Portable Radio, Model Quick Reference Card Display Status Symbols Menu Navigation Declaration of Conformity Documentation Copyrights Product Safety and RF Exposure ComplianceComputer Software Copyrights DisclaimerPage Contents Use the Preprogrammed Keypad Mute Button Vii Special Radio FeaturesARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Viii Accessories 121Helpful Tips 113 Glossary Commercial Warranty Index Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Channel Map Example Description General Radio OperationNotations Used in This Manual Your XTS 5000 Model II Radio Feature Physical Features of the XTS 5000 Model II RadioPhysical Features Programmable Controls Programmable Features Display Status Symbols Backlight Symbol Indication Scan Menu Select Buttons Menu Entries Menu Entry FeaturesHome Button DIR LED Indicators LED IndicatorsApp Button TMS Feature Button LED Indicator What it Means Alert Tones You Hear Tone Name Heard Long MediumPitched High-Pitched Gurgle Pitched Tone ChirpRinging Pitched Chirp Unique Battery Charger Standard AccessoriesBattery Attach the Battery Remove the Battery Smart Battery Status Use the Menu 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 Radio On and Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob clockwiseTurn the On/Off/Volume Control Turn the Radio On Use the Menu Entry Zone Zones and ChannelsSelect a Zone Use the Preprogrammed Zone Switch Use the Menu Entry Znup or Zndn Position Select knob to the desired channel Select a ChannelUse the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob Use the Menu Entry Chan Chup Chdn POL Disp SE Mode Select Button Receive / Transmit Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor ButtonsUse the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Conventional Mode Operation Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button Conventional Mode Operation General Radio Operation PWR High Power Lowhigh LOW Power Common Radio FeaturesSelectable Power Level Use the Menu Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch Press the Keypad Mute button to turn the tones off or on Mute or Unmute Keypad TonesUse the Preprogrammed Keypad Mute Button Analog Options When This condition occursConventional Squelch Operation Digital Options PL Defeat Time-out Timer Emergency Send an Emergency AlarmEmergency No Emergency Send an Emergency Call No Acknowldg Send a Silent Emergency Alarm Emergency Keep-Alive Control knob Scan List Empty ListsView a List View Call Pagephon SEL DEL RCL Edit a Scan ListProg Scan Use the Menu and the Preprogrammed Select Top Side Button Prog AND/OR SEL DEL RCL Press vor uto select more channels to be added or deleted Astro XTS 5000 Model Turn Scan On or Off Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off SwitchScan Scan Scan on OFF Scan OFF Delete a Nuisance Channel Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority Change Quick Access One-Touch Telephone Calls Trunking Only Phon Answer a Phone CallInitiate a Phone Call List Lnum Select a Phone NumberMake a Phone Call Phone Busy Phone Call Display and Alert PromptsNo Phone Fire Chief ID Please Wait No Acknowldg No Answer Private Calls Trunking OnlyPlease Wait Answer a Private Call Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds Call List Initiate a Private CallSelect an ID Number Fire Chief ID Lnum Make a Private Call Selective Calls Astro Conventional Only Fire Chief ID Answer a Selective Call Initiate a Selective Call Make a Selective Call Press the PTT button to start the Selective Call Call Alert Paging Please Wait No Acknowldg Answer a Call Alert Initiate a Call Alert Fire Chief ID List Send a Call Alert Tgrp SEL Pset Conventional Talkgroup Calls Conventional Operation OnlySelect a Talkgroup KEY Fail Astro XTS 5000 Model STS ACK Received Status Calls Astro 25 Trunking OnlySend a Status Call Use the Preprogrammed Status Button Select Repeater or Direct Operation Direct Mode Dirrptr Rptr ModeRepeater or Direct Operation Is selected, the display r shows r Smart PTT Conventional Only Secure Operations Special Radio FeaturesSecure/Clear switch to Select Secure Transmissions Multikey Managing EncryptionKey Loading Key Selection KEY HW KEY 1 Pset Selabrt Kset KEY Fail Illegal KEYKeyset Selection SEL Astro XTS 5000 Model Press Uuntil the display Key ZeroizationUse the Menu ALL Snglabrt ERS ALL Keys Yesno ERS Sngl KEY Use the Buttons Reky Please Wait ErasedOver-the-Air Rekeying Rekey Request Astro Conventional Only Request Reky Transmit Digital PTT IDReceive Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button View Your Radio’s ID NumberCallpage Rpgm Reprgrm Rqst Dynamic Regrouping Trunking OnlyReprogram Request Astro 25 Trunking Only Low-pitched alert tone Try again or press h Select Enable / Disable Out-of-Range Trunking System ControlsFailsoft Failsoft Use the Preprogrammed Site Lock/Unlock Button Site LockLock or Unlock a Site Press the Site Lock/Unlock Site Trunking Site Trunkng Scaning Site Site View and ChangeView the Current Site Change the Current Site Clck Time and DateEdit the Time and Date Edit 24HR 0358AM MDY 03/08/02 Previous LOC Outdoor Location using GPSAccess the Location feature LOC Rfsh Rfshon Location and Emergency Feature Interaction GPS Enabled Important Things to Keep in Mind Enhancing GPS Performance Selecting or Changing ARS Mode ARS User Login and Text Messaging FeaturesAutomatic Registration Service ARS Select Mode Z1 Nonsvr ARS User Login Feature Accessing the User Login Feature Selecting a Predefined To Login as a UserIDUser826 Username Invalid ID Logn Login Failed 100 Private Data Cleared 101 Text Messaging Accessing TMS FeatureUse the TMS Feature Button 102 103 Use the Preprogrammed TMS Button Menu Options Description/ Function 104TMS Menu Options Inbx 105 Unread Message 106Read Message Message Index 107 Receive a MessageTo View Message from the Inbox Addressing a Message Send a Predefined Message108 109 Append a Priority Message Or Request Reply Reply to a Received Message 110 Delete a Message 111 To Access the Sent Folder 112 113 Helpful TipsRadio Care Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution CleaningDo not use solvents to clean your radio. Spirits 114 115 ServiceHandling Charging the Battery BatteryBattery Life Battery Charge Status Battery Recycling and Disposal 117 118 119 AntennaRadio Operating Frequencies 120 White Antennas AccessoriesBatteries and Battery Accessories 121 Belt Loops Carry AccessoriesBelt Clips 122 123 ChargersCarry Cases 124 Surveillance AccessoriesEarpieces 125 Headsets and Headset AccessoriesRadio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones 126 Speaker, Remote Speaker and Public Safety MicrophonesCommPort Integrated Microphone/Receivers Vehicular Adapters SwitchesAccessories 127 128 Emergency Channel Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel Assignments 129 130 Operating Frequency RequirementsNon-Commercial Call Channel 131 132 Glossary 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 Commercial WarrantyLimited Warranty 140 II. General Provisions What this Warranty does not Cover 141 142 Motorola 143 144 Index 145 146 Otar 147 Zndn 148 Page 6881094C26-K