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1. nnn 30 Radio LOCKk asic arterie iti sade te oi ce ia id 32 Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones i 35 Conventional Squelch Operation 36 PLuDefeati mia bielle tai ii adele iii aa iii alia ilo 37 TIMesout TIMEer sini iz elia ia loro 38 EMErGENCY sc Nt 39 Fissa inno a do i e i 43 SCAN APTRRRRF EEE E E A E E 54 Telephone Calls Trunking Only ii 57 Private Calls Trunking Only i 61 Selective Calls ASTRO Conventional Only i 65 Gall Alert Paging 3 1 alia faina iene RI CARI RADAR AEA NE 68 Conventional Talkgroup Calls Conventional Operation Only 73 Status Calls ASTRO 25 Trunking Only ii 75 Repeater or Direct Operation 77 Smart PTT Conventional Only i 79 Special Radio Features 80 Secure Operations nnn 80 Digital PTT Dieninis a aretini iii iena lea lidi icona li fascia 89 View Your Radio s ID Number 90 Dynamic Regrouping Trunking Only i 91 Trunking System Controls i 94 Time andiDateri rit ei ile ea ail aaea aia 98 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III V Contents Outdoor Location using GPS 100 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 105 Automatic Registration Service ARS 105 ARS User Login Feature 107 Te Messaging xii Dia li ice aa 113 HelpfuLTips gt ca tas siae 127 Rad
2. ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 19 General Radio Operation Universal Connector Cover The universal connector is located on the antenna side of the radio It is used to connect accessories to the radio Note To prevent damage to the connector shield it with the connector cover when not in use Remove the Universal Connector Cover 1 Attach the Universal Connector Cover 1 20 Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver Insert the hooked end of the cover into the slot above the connector Press downward on the cover s top to seat it in the slot Rub the ball of your thumb from the top to the bottom of the cover while applying pressure towards the radio This should flex the cover and snap it into place FEE DOSODOCOBLOLELELEEODEnoOnnO N ODO0DO0OOOOOCOOODOCODOODOODN CELEEEEEEELERr oo ooopooDooooo00 DODODODOOODODODO General Radio Operation Radio On and Off Turn the Radio On Turn the On Off Volume Control knob clockwise Note If the power up test is successful you briefly see SELF TEST then the home display If the power up test is unsuccessful you see ERROR HAY 8 is an alphanumeric code Turn off
3. 107 Access the Location Feature 100 ACCESSOries 135 alert tones 12 antenna neee 18 radio operating frequencies 133 antenasi es asenna 135 App button eeen 10 attach Antenna 1 1 i 18 battery vani 16 pelt Clip mrasani 19 universal connector cover 20 B Dacklight sisiring 6 batteries and battery ACCESSOMICS 136 battery i aaa loan 15 charge status conventional fuel gauge symbol seeen 131 LED and sounds 131 smart fuel gauge symbol 131 Charger 15 charging the battery 130 WAGs ieri edna atest nee 130 recycling and disposal 131 pelt elip serseri eoret aangis 19 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III Cc call alert paging answer a call alert page 69 initiate a call alert page 70 quick access one touch 68 select an ID number use the keypad 71 use the MENU 71 send a call alert page 71 carry accessories belt Clips 137 belt lOOPS tirean rien sioni 137 CANTY CASCS sci 138 change ARS mode 105 charging the battery 15 common radio features 30 conventional mode operation 29 squelch operation analog options 36 digital options 36 talkgroup calls selec
4. gt to find Menu Entry Y Menu Entry to select Ce or Cee or C directly below or to scroll through sub list to exit Cd or Co or directly below Menu Entry to select MOTOROLA ASTRO XTS 5000 Digital Portable Radio Model III User Guide Motorola Inc 1301 E Algonquin Rd z Schaumburg IL 60196 1078 U S A 6881094C27 N This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name Motorola Inc Address 1301 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg IL 60196 1078 USA Phone Number 1 800 927 2744 Hereby declares that the product Model Name XTS 5000 conforms to the following regulations FCC Part 15 subpart B section 15 107 a 15 107 d and section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a
5. R radio care cleaning handling things to avoid 127 lock change your password 33 unlock your radio 32 on and Off oesie 21 receive transmit use preprogrammed monitor button cana 28 use preprogrammed volume set button ccce 27 without using volume set and monitor buttons receive a message remove antenna ia naian battery belt clip universal connector cover 20 repeater or direct operation 77 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III Index reply a message 119 reprogram request 91 use the preprogrammed reprogram request button 92 request a new dynamic regrouping using the MENU 91 S scan delete a nuisance channel 55 scan conventional only make a dynamic priority Change iaia 56 secure operations 80 secure or clear transmissions 80 select a channel use the 16 position select KNOD ariana 24 use the menu entry CHAN 24 use the menu entry CHUP or CIID ates cassette a 25 a zone use the menu 22 use the menu entry ZNUP or ZNDN seee 23 use the preprogrammed zone switch 23 clear transmissions 80 enable disable 93 repeater or direct operation use the menu 77 100 use the preprogrammed repeater direct switch 78 secure t
6. Common Radio Features 4 Press Ce ce or Ge directly below Si FAH You see ine first list member ZI blinking indicates the programming mode 5 Press or to find the member you want to change 6 Press Ce Cee or Ge directly below SEL or DEL or SEL add and or change the priority of the currently displayed channel in the scan list delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list REL view the next member of the scan list Note The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15 for a conventional scan list 15 and for a talkgroup scan list 10 7 To change the priority of the currently displayed channel SS press Ce ee or below SEL admona times to yli see or a or Za or no icon ZI y RAA or no icon 4 this channel is in the scan list as a non priority channel a this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 2 channel Z dot blinking this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 1 channel You will hear all traffic on the Priority 1 channel a of traffic on non priority channels no icon this channel is deleted from the scan list Note You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list In a talkgroup scan list priority cannot be assigned ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 47 Common Radio Features 8 1 48 Press or to select more channels to be added or deleted OR
7. 2 Press Ce Cee or Ge directly below VIEH 3 Press or to see the names of available lists PAGE PHON 4 PressCe Ces or Ge directly below the name of the list you wish to view You see the first list member 5 Press or to view other list members 6 Press to exit Scan List Empty If you wish to view a scan list and the list has no entries you see SIP iy IS To end this display turn scan off or edit the list ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 43 Common Radio Features Edit a Call Page or Phone List Number Use the Menu 1 Press gt to find FF 2 Press Ce Ces or Ge directly below FEDE You see E EHOH the lists that can be changed 3 PressCe Cee or C directly below the name of the list you wish to change You HUF HARE see the first list member blinking indicates the programming mode 4 Press or gt to select the list member to be changed HUM HAME OR You can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list 5 Press Cs Cee or Ge directly below HUM The blinking cursor shows the location of the number to be added 6 Press to erase digits If you erase the entire number and then press gt or you exit editing without saving your changes Press a keypad button to add a digit see Keypad on page 10 44 Common Radio Features 7 Press Ce Cee or Ge directl
8. Cee or Ge directly below GH or OFF OR You can press or the PTT button to exit scan and return to the home display without changing the scan state Use the Preprogrammed Scan On Off Switch Place the Scan switch in the Scan On or Scan Off position The scan status symbol is displayed when scan is on Common Radio Features Delete a Nuisance Channel When the radio scans to a channel that you do not wish to hear nuisance channel you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button Repeat this step to delete more channels Note You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel 2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list To resume scanning the deleted channel change channels or turn scan off and then back on again ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 55 Common Radio Features Conventional Scan Only Make a Dynamic Priority Change While the radio is scanning the dynamic priority change feature lets you temporarily change any channel in a scan list except the Priority 1 channel to the Priority 2 channel The replaced Priority 2 channel becomes a non priority channel This change remains in effect until scan is turned off then scanning reverts back to the preprogrammed state 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be designated a
9. NTN8385 Case hard leather high activity includes swivel belt loop and T strap 2 5 belt loop for Model radio NTN8386 Case hard leather high activity includes swivel belt loop and T strap 3 0 belt loop for Model radio NTN8387 Leather case includes belt loop and T strap for Model radio NTN8725 Nylon carry case with belt loop and T strap NTN9184 Leather case includes belt loop for clamshell battery 138 Accessories Chargers NTN1667 Single unit tri chemistry rapid rate 110 V NTN1668 Single unit tri chemistry rapid rate 230 V 2 prong Euro plug NTN1669 Single unit tri chemistry rapid rate 230 V 3 prong UK plug WPLN4108 impres multi unit tri chemistry 110 V US NA plug WPLN4111 impres single unit tri chemistry 110 V WPLN4130 impres multi unit tri chemistry with display US NA plug ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 139 Accessories Surveillance Accessories Earpieces BDN6664 Earpiece with standard earphone beige BDN6665 Earpiece with extra loud earphone exceeds OSHA limits beige BDN6666 Earpiece with volume control beige BDN6667 Earpiece mic and PTT combined beige BDN6668 Earpiece mic and PTT separate beige BDN6669 Earpiece mic and PTT combined with extra loud earphone exceeds OSHA limits beige BDN6670 Earpiece mic and PTT separate with extra loud earphone exceeds
10. If your radio is programmed with volatile key retention encryption keys will be retained for approximately 30 seconds after battery removal Consult a qualified radio technician for details 16 General Radio Operation Smart Battery Status This feature lets you view the status of your Smart Battery Use the Menu 1 Press to find BATT 2 ele Co or directly below BATT Note If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio 3 Press toexit Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button 1 Press the Smart Battery button Note If a Smart Battery is not powering your radio 2 Press toexit ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 17 General Radio Operation Antenna For information regarding available antennas see page 133 Attach the Antenna With the radio turned off turn the antenna clockwise to attach it to the radio vA Remove the Antenna With the radio turned off turn the antenna counter clockwise to remove it from the radio FA General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt gl clip with those of the battery Grooves 2 Press the belt clip downward until you clear a click x 10000000 CELLA oncanDo Battery Battery Remove the Belt Clip 1 Use a flat bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it ODODODODODODODODODODODOD
11. Invalid when wrong key is pressed Key Press Radio Self Test when radio fails its power up self Short Fail test Low Pitched Tone Reject when unauthorized request is made Time Out Timer four seconds before time out Warning No ACK when radio fails to receive an Received acknowledgment Time Out Timer after time out Timed Out Talk Prohibit when PTT button is pressed PTT Inhibit transmissions are not allowed Long Low when PTT button is pressed the radio is out of range of the system Invalid Mode when radio is on an unprogrammed channel Individual Call when radio is in an individual call Warning Tone for greater than 6 seconds without any activity A Group of Low Pitched Tones Busy when system is busy 12 General Radio Operation Table 7 Alert Tones Continued You Hear Tone Name Heard Valid Key when correct key is pressed Press Radio Self Test when radio passes its power up Pass self test Clear Voice at beginni f coded Short ginning of a non code _ communication Medium Re Pitched Priority when activity on a priority channel T Channel is received one Received Emergency when entering the emergency state Alarm Entry Central Echo when central controller has received a request from a radio Long Volume Set when volume is changed on a quiet Medium channel Pitched Emergency Exit when exiting the emergency state
12. The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users see Conventional Trunking Priority Monitor Scan List A scan list that includes talkgroups that are all from the same trunking system USK Unique Shadow Key Zone A grouping of channels ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 153 Commercial Warranty Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG MOTOROLA INC MOTOROLA warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below ASTRO XTS 5000 Portable Units One 1 Year Product Accessories One 1 Year Motorola at its option will at no charge either repair the Product with new or reconditioned parts replace it with a new or reconditioned Product or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for
13. The default time setting is a 12 hour qsue aq AGAM clock If a 24 hour clock is selected AM PM selection is not available The default setting for the domestic MOY 66 60 60 date shows MDY Edit the Time and Date 1 Press to find ELEK 2 Press C Ces orC directly below CLICK The current setting is displayed 3 Press e Cee or directly below ELIT The first item blinks 4 Press or to change the selected item Note Press at any time to return to the home display without saving your changes OR 98 Special Radio Features Press one or more times to move to an item you wish to change 5 Press or to change the selected item 6 Press one or more times to move to an item in the date field 7 Press or to change the selected item 8 When you have made all your changes press e a or directly below SANE save your changes and R to the home display Note If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock setting menu the radio exits clock setting your changes are lost and the call information is displayed ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 99 Spec Outdoor Location using GPS The dete may This ial Radio Features Outdoor Location using GPS feature allows radio users to rmine their current location using a location menu Radio location be requested and reported over the air feature is only available when a location enabled accessory such as
14. Use the keypad to go directly to additional channels to be added or deleted OR Use the 16 Position Select knob to select additional channels to be added or deleted Press to exit scan list programming and return to the home display Use the Menu and the Preprogrammed Select Top Side Button Press to find FF Press Ce ee or directly below FEDE You see PAGE PHOH the lists that can be changed Press to find SCAN Press Ce ee or directly below Si FH You see the first list member ZI blinking indicates the programming mode Press or to find the member you want to change Common Radio Features 6 Press the Select button once di Bor AGIO to add the currently displayed ANS channel to the scan list AND OR Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status symbol of the currently displayed channel Note The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15 for a conventional scan list 15 and for a talkgroup scan list 10 4 this channel is in the scan list as a non priority channel a this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 2 channel Zi dot blinking this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 1 channel You will hear all traffic on the Priority 1 channel regardless of traffic on non priority channels no icon this channel is deleted from the scan list Note You cannot delet
15. clear all your private data A momentary text PRIVATE DATA CLEARED is shown OR Ga 19AM Press C below Ht to keep your private data Note Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging inbox Draft and Sent folder The next user will be able to access your Inbox Draft and Sent messages if private data is not deleted ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 111 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Selecting a Predefined Username 1 Press to scroll to the next username OR Press to scroll to the previous username Press and hold gt to scroll to the next usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate OR Press and hold gt to scroll to the previous usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate 2 Ifyou log in with a selected predefined username comprising of 8 characters or more or one with an invalid character you will see a momentary text THURI on the display Note A predefined username may sometimes be invalid because the programming software that is used to set predefined usernames allows you to set usernames comprising of 8 characters or more 112 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Text Messaging The Text Messaging Service TMS is an application service through which you can send and receive text messages You can send 3 types of text messages namely e Anew text message free form messages e Predefined
16. 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 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 29 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 default setting This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician e Select Liu for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve power e Select HIGH for a longer transmitting distance Use the Menu 1 Press to find Fur 2 Press C Gs or HIGH POWER directly below Fil The display LORI shows the current power level along with Lal and HIGH 3 Press Cs Cee orG directly The new transmit power below the desired power level level is saved LOW or HIGH e The radio returns to the home display Note To exit without changing the setting press A or the PTT button 30 Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Transmit Power Level Switch 1 Move the TX Power Level switch to the Low Power position The power level is set to Low 2 Move the TX Power Level switch to the Hlgh Power position The power level is set to High ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 31 Common Radio Features Radio Lock This feature changes your radio to a more robust security system that protects the use of the secure encryption keys If this fea
17. 5000 Model Ill Radio Table 1 Physical Features No Feature Page No Feature Page 1 Antenna 18 8 HomeButton 9 2 On Off Volume Control 21 9 Battery 15 Knob 3 LED 11 10 Keypad 10 4 Microphone 11 App Button 10 5 PTT Push to Talk 12 Display 5 Button 6 Menu Select Buttons 8 13 Speaker 7 4 Way Navigation 10 14 Universal Connector 20 Button Programmable Controls The following radio controls can be programmed to operate certain software activated features No Feature No Feature 15 Side Button 2 19 Top Button 16 Side Button 1 20 2 Position Concentric Switch 17 Top Side Select Button 21 16 Position Select Knob 18 3 Position A B C Switch The features that can be assigned to these controls by a qualified radio technician and the pages where these features can be found are listed in Table 2 on page 5 Any references in this manual to controls that are preprogrammed mean that a qualified radio technician must use the radio s programming software to assign a feature to a control General Radio Operation Table 2 Programmable Features Feature Page Feature Page Feature Page Call Alert 68 PL Defeat 37 Site Search 97 Call Response 62 Private Call 61 Smart Battery 17 Channel 24 Repeater Direct 78 Status 76 Dynamic Priority 56 Reprogram
18. ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III General Radio Operation Table 3 Status Symbols Continued Symbol Indication Page No User Login Indicator IP Packet Data NP e On Tinted User is currently associated with the radio Off Not tinted User is currently not associated with the radio Blinking Device registration or user wW o 7 g g 110 110 Si registration with the server failed due 4 X to an invalid username or pin Menu Entry Softkey The bottom row of the display contains one to three menu entries also known as softkeys The menu entries allow you to select one of several menus to access the radio s features The menu entries are accessed through the Menu Select buttons Menu Select Buttons The Menu Select buttons access the menu entries of features that have been activated by a qualified radio technician Your radio may be programmed differently from the following example but the display for turning Scan on or off might look like the example below For instance to turn Scan on press Ce directly below OH menu entry menu entry softkey softkey Ce oe Sa 3 Menu Select Buttons Home __ e App Button Button 4 Way Navigation TMS Button Button Menu Entry Features General Radio Operation Table 4 Menu Entries Feature ae Page Feature cae Page Smart Battery 17 P
19. If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access One Touch Selective Call you can make a call to one preprogrammed ID number without having to select the feature or an ID number 1 Press the Quick Access Selective Call button to start the Selective Call 2 When you are connected you see the called ID Press and hold the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen 3 Press to hang up and return to the home display Answer a Selective Call 1 When a Selective Call is e Two tones received you hear two alert Blinking GREEN LED tones the LED blinks GREEN the call received symbol blinks and CALL E IN is displayed 2 The display will remain active for two seconds and then the speaker will unmute 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk release it to listen ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 65 Common Radio Features 4 Press to hang up and return to the home display Initiate a Selective Call 1 Press to find CALL 2 Press Ce Ce or Ge directly below CALL You see the last transmitted or received ID number 3 Goto Select an ID Number Use the Menu below OR e Use the Keypad Go to Make a Selective Call on page 67 Select an ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press gt to find the ID number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Make a Selective Call on page 67 66 Common Radio Features Use the Key
20. WE ARE LOCATED AT A State the position of the vessel in distress using any information that will help responders to locate you e g latitude and longitude bearing state whether you are using true or magnetic north distance to a well known landmark vessel course speed or destination State the nature of the distress Specify what kind of assistance you need State the number of persons on board and the number needing medical attention if any Mention any other information that would be helpful to responders such as type of vessel vessel length and or tonnage hull color etc OVER Wait for a response If you do not receive an immediate response remain by the radio and repeat the transmission at intervals until you receive a response Be prepared to follow any instructions given to you ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 145 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Non Commercial Call Channel For non commercial transmissions such as fishing reports rendezvous arrangements repair scheduling or berthing information use VHF Channel 9 Operating Frequency Requirements A radio designated for shipboard use must comply with Federal Communications Commission Rule Part 80 as follows e on ships subject to Part Il of Title III of the Communications Act the radio must be capable of operating on the 156 800 MHz frequency e onships subject to the Safety Convention the radio must be capa
21. a message a momentary text HEH MSG appears on the display along with a new message icon To View Message from the Inbox 1 Access TMS Launch TMS 2 Press Cs directly below THES 3 The Inbox screen appears The first message in the list is displayed Inbox can hold up to 30 messages Message status icons are displayed at the top of the screen See TMS Status Symbols on page 116 for further details on these icons 4 Scroll to the message you want to read by pressing the button Note Ifthe message fills more than one screen scroll to read it by pressing gt or button 5 To delete the message press ee below DEL See Delete a Message on page 124 for further details 118 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Compose a New Text Message 1 Press Ce below COMF to compose a new message The Compose Message Screen appears LIST or HEH option appears on the display Press below HEL to type a new message A blinking cursor appears on the display indicating point of input Writing Text Type your message using the keypad Press the key labeled with the desired character once for the first character twice for the second and so on For example To enter s press key four times To enter 7 press the key five times If you do not press a key for a few seconds the character is accepted and the cursor moves to the next position Press _
22. alteration modification or adjustment Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications disassemblies or repairs including without limitation the addition to the Product of non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible Rechargeable batteries if any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering e the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified Freight costs to the repair depot A Product which due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software firmware in the Product does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA s published specifications or the FCC certification labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA Commercial Warranty J Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product K Normal and customary wear and tear VI PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS MOTOROLA will defend at its own expense any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the exte
23. analog or digital conventional communications Autoscan A feature that allows the radio to automatically scan the members of a scan list Call Alert Privately page an individual by sending an audible tone Carrier Squelch Feature that responds to the presence of an RF carrier by opening or unmuting turning on a receiver s audio circuit A squelch circuit silences the radio when no signal is being received so that the user does not have to listen to noise Central Controller A software controlled computer driven device that receives and generates data for the trunked radios assigned to it It monitors and directs the operations of the trunked repeaters Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs radio parameters and encryption encoding ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 149 Glossary Control Channel In a trunking system one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous two way data communications path between the central controller and all radios on the system Conventional Typically refers to radio to radio communications sometimes through a repeater see Trunking Conventional Scan List A scan list that includes only conventional channels Cursor A visual tracking marker a blinking line that indicates a location on the display Deadlock Displayed by the radio after three failed attempts to unlock the
24. button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk release it to listen 4 Press to hang up and return to the home display Initiate a Phone Call 1 Press to find FHOH PHON 2 Press C Cee or Ge directly below FHOH You see the last transmitted phone number 3 Goto Select a Phone e Use the Menu Number on page 59 Use the Keypad OR Go to Make a Phone Call on page 59 58 Common Radio Features Select a Phone Number Use the Menu 1 Press to find the phone number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Make a Phone Call below Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the phone number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Go to Make a Phone Call below Make a Phone Call 1 Press and release the PTT button to dial the phone number 2 If your call is answered press the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen OR If your call is not answered go to Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts on page 60 3 When your call is completed press to hang up The radio returns to the home display ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 59 Common Radio Features Table 8 Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available you hear a long tone A long tone Press to hang up T
25. conventional operation on a predetermined frequency A medium pitched tone You hear a medium pitched tone every 10 seconds When the trunking system returns to normal operation your radio automatically leaves failsoft operation and returns to trunked operation Out of Range If you go out of the range of the system and can no longer lock onto a control channel You see the currently selected OUT OF F zone channel combination and OUT OF RAHGE AND OR AND OR You hear a low pitched tone A tone Your radio remains in this out of e Locks onto a control range condition until it locks onto a channel or control channel or it locks ontoa Locks onto a failsoft failsoft channel or it is turned off channel or e Turned off 94 Special Radio Features Site Lock This feature allows your radio to lock onto a specific site and not roam among wide area talkgroup sites This feature should be used with caution since it inhibits roaming to another site in a wide area system Lock or Unlock a Site Use the Menu 1 Press to find SITE 2 Press C Ces orC directly below amp ITE The current lock i e bai UHLE state is displayed HLE 3 Press Cs Ce orC directly The new site lock state is below the desired lock state saved LOCE or IHLE e Your radio returns to the home display Use the Preprogrammed Site Lock Unlock Button 1 Press the Site Lock Unlock CT TE TI button T
26. for a username entry are capital letters A Z small letters a z numbers 0 9 7 and the space character The maximum length for a username is 8 characters Username will not be case sensitive in server mode and will be case sensitive in non server mode 3 Press C below FIH to enter your PIN Personal Identification Number number at the prompt The maximum PIN length is 4 digits The PIN number will appear as asterisks ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 109 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 4 To login Press Ce below LOGH In ARS server mode The progress screen appears In ARS non server mode The logged in confirmation screen appears In non ARS enabled mode The display shows FFL IHE 5 Presse below CHEL to cancel the login in progress screen and return to the initial user login screen 6 The logged in confirmation screen appears when the login process is successful The successful user login indicator IP indicator will be shown on the display 7 When you enter an invalid username or PIN login fails and the user login screen will display a momentary text LOGIH FAILED The user login failure indicator blinking IP indicator is shown on the display 110 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 8 To log out Press Ce below LOGT Upon pressing the LOGT button a confirmation screen appears Press Ce below YES to
27. key to delete a character You can move the cursor by pressing gt or Press and hold 0 to toggle between normal text entry mode uppercase mode and num lock mode ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 119 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note i During the uppercase mode multi tapping the keys will only scroll through the uppercase letters Example A gt B gt C gt 2 ii During the num lock mode pressing the keypad will only enter the numeric digits Subsequent presses of the same key will insert the same digit to the text message no multi tap Table 11 Keypad Characters Ke Number of times the key is pressed in normal mode cc 0 or press and hold to toggle between normal text entry mode uppercase mode and num lock mode CD 1 _ amp 5 a b Cc 2 A B C d e f 3 D E F g h i 4 G H I j k 5 J K L m n o 6 M N O p q r s 7 P QJIR S t u v 8 T U V w x y Zz 9 W X Y Z C Space C Delete a character 120 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 4 Addressing a Message Press Ce below ARDE to address your outgoing message The Address input screen appears Press C or to scroll through the address list OR Use direct address entry via multi tap 5 Append a Priority Message or Request Reply Before sending your message you can append a priority message or a request reply to your me
28. keyset selection 84 Special Radio Features Key Zeroization This enables the user to erase all or selected encryption keys Use the Menu 1 Press until the display shows EFAS 2 Press Ce Cee or Ge directly below ERAS The display shows the last user selected and stored encryption key and the available menu selections FILL erases all the encryption keys in the radio The SRO SNOWS E and ES and HO enpi key to be erased me displa shows and i EURE to the home display Note Press the PTT button the T menu selection or turn the 16 Position Select knob to exit this menu at any time without erasing any keys ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 85 Special Radio Features 3 86 Press Ce ee or Ge directly below the desired menu selection OR Press or to find the desired encryption key The display shows the selected key and the available menu selections shown in step 2 Press Ce ee or Ce directly below the desired menu selection OR Enter the location number of the desired key using the keypad The display shows the selected key and the available menu selections shown in step 2 Press Ce Cee or directly below the desired menu selection Press the PTT button the FEET menu selection or turn the 16 Position Select knob to exit this menu Special Radio Features Use the Buttons Note This is the method used for era
29. messages quick text messages e Edited quick text messages Accessing TMS Feature Use the Menu 1 Press until THS appears on the display 2 Press directly below Use the TMS Feature Button Press to access the TMS feature screen ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 113 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Use the Preprogrammed TMS Button 1 Press the preprogrammed button to access the TMS feature screen Pressing and holding the preprogrammed button for TMS brings you directly to the Inbox screen Note Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access TMS feature See Programmable Controls on page 4 for more information on buttons that are programmable to access TMS 2 The TMS feature s main menu consists of the Inbox Compose Draft Sent and Back option See TMS Menu Options on page 115 for explanation on THES COME ORE T each menu option Press or gt to scroll through the main menu options 114 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Table 9 TMS Menu Options Menu Options Description Function This is used to store new incoming messages or messages that you have received The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages COMP ADDR This menu option brings you to the compose screen This is used to store all saved messages or messages that are to be sent at a later time The Draft folder can hold up to 10 messages This is
30. selectable keysets and operator selectable key erasure If talkgroups are enabled in conventional then the encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 81 Special Radio Features Trunked Multikey If you use your radio for both conventional and trunked applications you will have to strap your encryption keys for trunking on a per talkgroup or announcement group basis In addition you may strap a different key to other features such as dynamic regrouping failsoft or emergency talkgroup You can have operator selectable key erasure Key Selection 1 82 Press until KEY appears on the display Press Ce C or Hil KEY i directly below EE The display changes to show the last user selected and stored encryption key and the available menu selections Press or to scroll through the encryption keys OR Enter the number of the desired key using the keypad Note If an erased key is selected the key name will be alternated with ERASED KEY Press Ce ee or Ge directly below the desired menu selection OR If you selected the key via the keypad press or gt to scroll through the menu selections Special Radio Features 7 selects the preset or default encryption key saves the newly selected key and returns to the home diols 5 Press the PTT button the REET menu selection or turn the 16 Position Select knob to exit this men
31. the GPS Remote Speaker Microphone RSM is attached to the radio Access the Location Feature Use 1 100 the Menu Press to find LOC Press Ce ee or Ce directly below Lac If radio has just been switched on or no location signal is available blinking icon the display shows the latitude and longitude of the last successful location fix The top line will display FRE Ll As soon as a location signal is detected solid icon the display will be updated with the new location coordinates The location coordinates will be updated automatically every four minutes while the location signal is present Special Radio Features 3 Press Ce Cee or Ge directly below EFH to obtain a new location fix The top line will temporarily display PLEASE WATT while the new location is being determined Note While the new location is being determined the location signal can be solid or blinking icon 4 Press Ce Ce or directly below FF to disable the location feature to save battery power OR Press Ce ee or Ce directly below GH to enable the location feature Note An ON OFF menu key may be present on the location menu if it is programmed by the service technician ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 101 Special Radio Features 5 Press or the PTT button to exit this menu If the emergency button is pressed or the GPS RSM is disconnected radio will also exits thi
32. the dispatcher acknowledges four tones sound ACE E TILED is displayed and the radio returns to normal dispatch operation OR If no acknowledgment is received you will see H ACEHOWL DS and hear a low pitched tone 5 Press togotothe home display ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III ELE LUE ACE e Four tones e Single tone 15 Common Radio Features Note No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is selected If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds an alert tone sounds until or the PTT button is pressed Use the Preprogrammed Status Button 1 Press the Status button The last acknowledged status call or the first status in the list is displayed 2 Press or C to find the status you wish to send OR Use the keypad to enter a number corresponding to the location in the status list 3 Press the PTT button to send the status When the dispatcher ACE RECEIVED acknowledges four tones si Sa eee s sound ACE RECEIVED is displayed and the radio e Four tones returns to normal dispatch operation OR If no acknowledgment is HO ACKNOULOG received you will see H ACEHO DE and hear a low pitched tone 4 Press togotothe home Single tone display Note No traffic is heard on trunked channels while Status Calls is selected If the radio detects no Status Call activity for six seconds an alert tone sounds until the PTT button is pressed
33. to find the ID number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Send a Call Alert Page below Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want Note Press LHJH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Send a Call Alert Page below Send a Call Alert Page 1 Press the PTT button to send the Call Alert to the displayed number You see FLEFISE WATT 2 When you are connected you see the home display Press and hold the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen OR ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 71 Common Radio Features 72 If an individual Call Alert page is not acknowledged you see HO ACE If a group Call Alert page is not acknowledged you do not see HO ACEHOWLOG The radio will merely exit Call Alert and return to normal operation Press to hang up and return to the home display HL Ls Common Radio Features Conventional Talkgroup Calls Conventional Operation Only Talkgroup Call lets you define a group of conventional system users so that they can share the use of a conventional channel Encryption keys are slaved to talkgroups When talkgroups are enabled encryption keys are changed by changing the active talkgroup See Secure Operations on page 80 Select a Talkgroup 1 Press to find 7 2 Press Ce Ces or directly below TGRF You see the last talkgroup that was selected and store
34. transmitted or received ID number 62 Common Radio Features 3 Goto Select an ID Number Use the Menu below e Use the Keypad OR Go to Make a Private Call on page 64 Select an ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press gt to find the ID number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Make a Private Call on page 64 Use the Keypad 1 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Make a Private Call on page 64 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 63 Common Radio Features Make a Private Call 1 64 Press the PTT button to start the Private Call The called ID is momentarily displayed then you see PLEASE WAIT When you are connected you see the called ID Press and hold the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen OR If no acknowledgment is received you see Hi H OR If the target radio does not respond before the time out you see HO Fi When your call is completed press to hang up The radio returns to the home display HO ACKENOULDG HO ANSUER Common Radio Features Selective Calls ASTRO Conventional Only A Selective Call is used to call a select individual It is intended to provide privacy and to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen to conversations that are of no interest to you Quick Access One Touch
35. used to store the messages that you have already sent The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages This menu option brings you back to the TMS main menu or previous menu This menu option brings you to the Quick Text Messages screen This menu option allows you to save your messages to the Draft folder This menu option allows you to reply to a message This menu option allows you to delete a message This menu option allows you to key in the target address or select one from the list MEW This menu option allows you to compose a new message This menu option allows you to select a predefined message This menu option is used to toggle on off the Priority flag for an outgoing message ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 115 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Menu Options Description Function This menu option is used to toggle on off the Request Reply flag for an outgoing message This menu option is used to delete the current selected message This menu option is used to delete all the messages in the current message folder Table 10 TMS Status Symbols Symbol Indication Priority Message This icon is displayed e when Priority is toggled on before sending the message e inthe Inbox folder for messages which are flagged with Priority Request Reply This icon is displayed e when Request Replyt is toggled on befor
36. view message 118 K keypad mesier iii 10 L LED indicators 11 lists tarare oi 43 scan list empty 43 view a list eeen 43 lock or unlock a site use the MENU 95 use the preprogrammed site lock unlock button 95 M menu entry softkey 8 entry features oo eee 9 select buttons 8 TMS menu options 115 mode ARS Non server mode 105 ARS server mode 105 mode select button 26 mute or unmute keypad tones use the MENU 35 use the preprogrammed keypad mute button 35 N notations used in this manual 1 O out of raANge ene eeees 94 P phone call display and alert PIOMPI S cia 60 physical features of the XTS 5000 model Ill radio 4 PIN enter pin 109 PL defeat iii 37 predefined message quick text 122 USErMame 112 priority priority message 116 private calls nn 61 answer a private call 62 initiate csscniican make a private call quick access one touch 61 select an ID number use the keypad use the menu private data programmable controls
37. will also blink red to indicate that the channel is busy Three radio wide variations of smart PTT are available Transmit Inhibit on You cannot transmit if any traffic is Busy Channel with detected on the channel Carrier Transmit Inhibit on You cannot transmit on an active channel Busy Channel with with a squelch code or if secure Wrong Squelch Code equipped encryption key other than your own If the PL code is the same as yours the transmission will not be prevented Quick Key Override This feature can work in conjunction with either of the two above variations You can override the transmit inhibit state by quick keying the radio In other words two PTT Button presses within the preprogrammed time limit ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 79 Special Radio Features Secure Operations Secure radio operation provides the highest commercially available level of voice security on both trunked and conventional channels Unlike other forms of security Motorola digital encryption provides signaling that makes it virtually impossible for others to decode any part of an encrypted message Note Secure operation is not available in trunked analog modes Select Secure Transmissions Turn the preprogrammed Secure Clear switch to the secure position Q Note If the selected channel is programmed for clear only operation when you press the PTT button you see CLE Ts OHLY and you hear an invali
38. www rbrc com or call 1 800 8 BATTERY This internet site and telephone number also provide other useful information concerning recycling options for consumers businesses and governmental agencies 132 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 i Color Code Helpful Tips The following antenna types are compatible with your radio pane ine Ulerol Frequency Antenna en Antenna Type g Color Range Kit No in mm Code VHF Helical 8 203 RED 136 174 MHz NAD6563 VHF Helical 7 6 193 YELLOW 136 150 8 NAD6566 MHz VHF Helical 7 178 BLACK 150 8 162 NAD6567 MHz VHF Helical 6 5 165 BLUE 162 174 MHz NAD6568 UHF Helical 3 4 88 RED 380 435 MHz NAE6546 UHF Helical 3 2 80 GREEN 435 470 MHz NAE6547 UHF Helical 3 1 79 BLACK 470 512 MHz NAE6548 UHF Whip 5 2 130 GRAY 380 520 MHz NAE6549 Wideband ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 133 Helpful Tips Insulator Length Frequency Antenna Antenna Type g Color Rende Kit No in mm Code 800MHz Whip 7 178 RED 806 870 MHz NAF5037 Halfwave 800MHz 3 4 86 WHITE 806 870 MHz NAF5042 St
39. 05 dB grey must order interface module separately BDN6677 Ear mic standard noise up to 95 dB must order interface module separately black BDN6678 Ear mic standard noise up to 95 dB must order interface module separately beige BDN6671 Push to talk PTT and voice activated VOX interface module for use with BDN6641 BDN6677 and BDN6678 BDN6708 PTT interface module for use with BDN6641 BDN6677 and BDN6678 Speaker Remote Speaker and Public Safety Microphones NMN6191 RSM noise canceling includes 6 0 coiled cord assembly 3 5mm earjack swivel clip quick disconnect NMN6193 Remote speaker mic NMN6247 Public safety mic with straight cord 30 NMN6250 Public safety mic with straight cord 24 NMN6251 Public safety mic with straight cord 18 RMN5021 Commander smart remote speaker mic RMN5023 Commander submersible smart remote speaker mic HMN4080 Global Positioning Satellite GPS remote speaker mic For XTS 5000 UHF Range 1 radio models Use only approved antennas NAE6547 or NAE6549 with these microphones 142 Accessories CommPort Integrated Microphone Receivers NTN1624 CommPort with palm PTT NTN1625 CommPort ear mic with PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB requires BDN6676 adapter NTN1663 CommPort ear mic with ring PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB requires BDN6676 adapter NTN1736 CommPort ear mic with s
40. 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit The LED lights RED while transmitting 5 Release the PTT button to receive listen Use the Preprogrammed Volume Set Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel 2 Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 27 General Radio Operation 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary 4 Release the Volume Set button 5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit The LED lights RED while transmitting 6 Release the PTT button to receive listen Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel 2 Press the Monitor button and listen for activity The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed See the following Conventional Mode Operation 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit The LED lights RED while transmitting 5 Release the PTT button to receive listen 28 General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private Line PL calls 1 Momentarily press the Monitor button to listen for activity The Carrier Squelch indicator is displayed Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation The duration of the button press is programmable Press the Monitor button again or the PTT button
41. 56 125 160 725 63 156 175 160 775 156 225 160 825 65 156 275 160 875 66 156 325 160 925 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 147 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 67 156 375 156 375 68 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 71 156 575 156 575 72 156 625 73 156 675 156 675 74 156 725 156 725 75 Da TR 76 ae i 77 156 875 78 156 925 161 525 79 156 975 161 575 80 157 025 161 625 x 157 075 161 675 157 125 161 725 a 157 175 161 775 84 157 225 161 825 85 157 275 161 875 86 157 325 161 925 87 157 375 161 975 88 157 425 162 025 Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters Low power 1 W only Guard band Note A in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only 148 Glossary This glossary is a list of specialized terms used in this manual ACK Acknowledgment of communication Active Channel A channel that has traffic on it Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature ARS Automatic Registration Service ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications ASTRO Conventional Motorola standard for wireless
42. 76 Common Radio Features Repeater or Direct Operation Also known as talkaround operation DIRECT lets you bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio The transmit and receive frequencies are the same REPEATER operation increases radio s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater The transmit and receive frequencies are different Select Repeater or Direct Operation Use the Menu 1 3 Press Ce Cee or Ge Press to find DIF Press Ce ee or directly below TF You momentarily see the current operation e For Direct mode CT MODE e For Repeater mode directly below DIE or EFTE If TE is selected the display shows and DIF CT MODE OR Press to exit without changing the current operation ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III TT Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Repeater Direct Switch Place the Repeater Direct switch in either the Repeater or the Direct position If DIF is selected the display shows 1 Common Radio Features Smart PTT Conventional Only Smart PTT is a per channel programmable feature used in conventional radio systems to keep radio users from talking over other radio conversations When smart PTT is enabled in your radio you will not be able to transmit on an active channel If you try to transmit on an active smart PTT channel you will hear an alert tone and the transmission will be inhibited The LED
43. 92 Text Messaging 113 Request Emergency 39 Scan List 50 TMS Quick Text 122 Programming Keypad Mute 35 Scan On Off 54 TX Power Level 31 Light 6 Secure Clear 80 User Login 105 Monitor 28 Select 48 Volume Set 27 Nuisance Delete 55 Selective Call 65 Zone 23 Phone 57 Site Lock 95 Unlock Display channel Aa F46AN zone Fasil l Radio alias CALL PHON SCAN The above screen is typical of what you will see on your radio The 64 x 96 pixel liquid crystal display LCD shows radio status text and menu entries ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III General Radio Operation Backlight If poor light conditions make the display keypad or channel numbers around the 16 Position Select knob difficult to read turn on the radio s backlights by pressing the preprogrammed Light button These lights will remain on for a preprogrammed time before they turn off automatically or you can turn them off immediately by pressing the Light button again Status Symbols The top two display rows contain symbols that indicate radio operating conditions Table 3 Status Symbols Symbol Indication Page No wiy Call Received DE lt Blinks when an Individual Call is or HAS 65 69 received View Program Mode The radio is in the view or program mode 43 48 e On steady view mode 50 51 e Blinking program mode Received Signal Strength Indication RSSI The rec
44. Alarm Radio on and press Emergency button Display shows current zone channel and EMERGEHCY Red LED lights you hear short medium pitched tone Note To exit emergency at any time press and hold Emergency button When acknowledgment is received you hear four beeps alarm ends radio exits emer gency Send Emergency Call 1 Radio on and press Emergency button Note To exit emergency at any time press and hold Emergency button 2 Press and hold PTT Announce your emergency into the microphone 3 Release PTT to end call 4 Press and hold Emergency button to exit emergency Send Silent Emergency Alarm 1 Radio on and press Emergency button Display does not change you see no LED you hear no tone Note To exit emergency at any time press and hold Emergency button 2 Silent emergency continues until you Press and hold Emergency button to exit emergency state Press and release PTT to exit silent emergency and enter regular emergency alarm call or alarm with call Display Status Symbols Menu Entries Use With Menu Navigation yiz DER Receiving an individual call Entry Menu Selection Page Zn lt i The radio is in the view or program mode BATT Smart Battery 17 On Steady view mode Blinking CALL Private Call Selective Call 62 66 program mode Fu CHAH Select a Chan
45. Alarm with Emergency Call The radio enters the Emergency Call state either after it receives the dispatcher s acknowledgment or if you press the PTT button while in Emergency Alarm Go to step 2 of Send an Emergency Call below Send an Emergency Call This type of dispatch gives your radio priority access on a channel The radio operates in the normal dispatch manner while in Emergency Call except if enabled it will return to one of the following 40 Tactical Non Revert You talk on the channel you selected before you entered the emergency state Non Tactical Revert You talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel Common Radio Features With your radio turned on press the Emergency button The current zone e Short tone channel is SR anda short tite chad tone sounds Note To exit emergency at any time press and hold the Emergency button for about a second 2 Press and hold the PTT button and announce your emergency into the microphone Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency Send a Silent Emergency Alarm 1 With your radio turned on e Display does not change press the Emergency LED does not light button The display does not change the LED does not light and you hear no tones e No ton
46. ISP Hil 1 Ifa control on your radio has _ been preprogrammed as the Zone switch move the Zone switch to the position for the zone you want Note If the zone you selected is unprogrammed repeat step 1 2 Press to confirm the displayed zone and channel ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 23 General Radio Operation Select a Channel Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choice between the following methods Use the Preprogrammed 16 Position Select Knob After the zone you want is displayed turn the 16 Position Select knob to the desired channel Select Channel Use the Menu Entry CHAH 1 Press to find CHAH CHAH 2 Press Ce Ce or The display shows the current channel name in this case DISP Hu blinking and the zone FOL not blinking 3 Press to find the channel name you want OR Use the keypad to enter the channel number Note If the channel you selected is unprogrammed repeat step 3 24 General Radio Operation 4 Press to confirm the displayed zone and channel OR Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone channel Use the Menu Entry CHUP or CHOHN 1 Press to find CHUF and THUE CHOH CHOH 2 Press and hold C Cee or directly below CHUF or CHOH until the channel name you want appears Note Positions of HUF and CHOH on the display may differ each time you release Ce Cee or Re
47. It also serves as a way to check the volume level of the radio since the radio will open the squelch when pressing the monitor button Network Access Code Network Access Code NAC operates on digital channels to reduce voice channel interference between adjacent systems and sites NiCd Nickel cadmium NiMH Nickel metal hydride Non tactical Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel The emergency alarm is sent out on this same channel OTAR Over the air rekeying Page A one way alert with audio and or display messages Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio PIN Personal Identification Number ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 151 Glossary Preprogrammed Refers to a software feature that has been activated by a qualified radio technician Private A feature that lets you have a private Conversation Call conversation with another radio user in the group Private Line PL A sub audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding the tone will receive it Programmable Refers to a radio control that can have a radio feature assigned to it PTT Push To Talk the PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit send operation when pressed Radio Frequency RF The part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions about 10 kH
48. L DG If a group Call Alert page is not acknowledged you do not see HO ACEHOWLOG The radio will merely exit Call Alert and return to normal operation 68 Common Radio Features 3 Press or the Call Response button to hang up and return to the home display Answer a Call Alert Page 1 When a Call Alert page is e Four repeating alert tones received you hear four Blinking GREEN LED repeating alert tones the LED blinks GREEN the call received symbol blinks and FAGE FECETUD is displayed 2 Press and hold the PTT button to talk release it to listen ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 69 Common Radio Features Initiate a Call Alert Page 1 70 Press to find FF Press Ce ee or Ce directly below FAGE If an individual Call Alert page was last transmitted or received you see the individual ID number If a group Call Alert page was last transmitted you see blanks in the individual ID scratchpad and the group ID transmitted to in the group ID scratchpad accessed by pressing once If a group Call Alert page was last received you see the ID of the sending radio in the individual ID scratchpad and the group ID transmitted to in the group ID scratchpad Go to Select an ID Number on page 71 OR Go to Send a Call Alert Page on page 71 Use the Menu Use the Keypad Common Radio Features Select an ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press
49. NOT replace the battery in any area WARNING labeled hazardous atmosphere e DO NOT discard batteries in a fire Charging the Battery The Motorola approved battery shipped with your radio is uncharged Prior to using a new battery charge it for a minimum of 16 hours to ensure optimum capacity and performance For a list of Motorola authorized batteries available for use with your XTS 5000 radio see Batteries and Battery Accessories on page 136 Note When charging a battery attached to a radio turn the radio off to ensure a full charge Battery Charger To charge the battery place the battery with or without the radio in a Motorola approved charger The charger s LED indicates the charging progress see your charger s user guide For a list of chargers see Chargers on page 139 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 15 General Radio Operation Attach the Battery 1 With the radio turned off insert the top edge of the battery into the radio s frame as shown Rotate the battery toward the radio and press down until the battery clicks into place Remove the Battery 1 2 Remove the battery from the With the radio turned off press the release button on the bottom of the battery until the battery releases from the radio radio DODDDODDN C OBOB OOOODT oooooooonoonoonon _ COTTET DDDODDON D cooocoo5 vnosesna Deddene Note
50. OSHA limits beige BDN6726 Earpiece with standard earphone black BDN6727 Earpiece with extra loud earphone exceeds OSHA limits black BDN6728 Earpiece with volume control black BDN6729 Earpiece mic and PTT combined black BDN6730 Earpiece mic and PTT separate black BDN6731 Earpiece mic and PTT combined with extra loud earphone exceeds OSHA limits black BDN6732 Earpiece mic and PTT separate with extra loud earphone exceeds OSHA limits black BDN6780 Earbud single with mic and PTT combined beige BDN6781 Earbud single receive only black 140 Accessories Headsets and Headset Accessories BDN6635 Heavy duty VOX headset with noise canceling boom mic requires BDN6673 adapter BDN6636 Heavy duty VOX headset with throat mic requires BDN6673 adapter cable BDN6645 Noise canceling boom mic headset with PTT on earcup BDN6673 Headset adapter cable for use with BDN6635 BDN6636 and BDN6645 BDN6676 3 0 mm threaded adapter jack NMN1020 Safety helmet headset requires BDN6676 adapter jack NMN6245 Light weight headset NMN6246 Ultralite headset with boom mic NMN6258 Over the head headset with in line PTT NMN6259 Medium weight dual headset with NC mic NTN8613 Keyload adapter RMN4049 Temple Transducer ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 141 Accessories Radio Interface Modules for Ear Microphones BDN6641 Ear mic high noise level up to 1
51. OSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW III STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE You must provide proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number in order to receive warranty service and also deliver or send the Product item transportation and insurance prepaid to an authorized warranty service location Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations If you first contact the company ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 159 Commercial Warranty which sold you the Product it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service You can also call Motorola at 1 888 567 7347 US Canada V WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER A B C m g 156 Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner Defects or damage from misuse accident water or neglect Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation
52. Q MOTOROLA ASTRO XTS 5000 Digital Portable Radio Model III User Guide ASTRO xTS 5000 Digital Portable Radio Model Ill Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Caution ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Motorola Publication part number 68P81095C98 to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits Concentric 16 Position Select Knob On Off Volume Knob Top Side Button PTT Button 4 Way Navigation Button Home Button Write your radio s programmed features on the dashed lines Radio On Off 1 On On Off Volume knob clockwise 2 Off On Off Volume knob counterclockwise Zones Channels 1 Zone Zone switch to desired zone 2 Channel Channel switch to desired channel Receive Transmit 1 Radio on and select zone channel 2 Listen for a transmission Press and hold Volume Set button Press Monitor button and listen for activity 3 Adjust volume if necessary 4 Press PTT to transmit release to receive Send Emergency
53. SWITCNES i 143 162 T telephone calls answer a phone call iate cst ieee iioi make a phone call quick access one touch 57 select a phone number use the keypad use the menu text messaging time out timer eee trunking system controls turn scan on or off use the menu 54 use the preprogrammed scan on off switch 54 the radio off 21 the radio ON _ 21 U universal connector cover 20 user access use the menu item 107 use the preprogrammed user button 107 122 IOJ OUT ino 111 login en aa 108 username direct entry multi tap predefined username valid characters V vehicular adaptors ACCESSOT ES 144 view message 118 view your radio s ID number use the MENU 90 use the preprogrammed call or page button 90 Ww warranty ooo iii 154 Writing text 119 Y your XTS 5000 model Ill radio 3 Z zones and channels 22 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III Index 163 Index Notes 164 O MOTOROLA Motorola Inc 1301 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg IL 60196 1078 U S A MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo and ASTRO are register
54. Tone Failsoft when the trunking system fails Automatic Call when voice channel is available Back from previous request Talk Permit when PTT button is pressed verifying system accepting Agi of transmissions edium Pitched Keyfail when encryption key has been lost Tones Console when status emergency alarm or Acknowledge _ reprogram request ACK is received Received when Call Alert or Private Call is Individual Call received Call Alert Sent when Call Alert is received by the target radio Short Low Battery when battery is below preset High Pitched Chirp threshold value Tone Chirp ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 13 General Radio Operation Table 7 Alert Tones Continued You Hear Tone Name Heard Short GPS RSM Low when this accessory battery is Medium Battery Chirp below preset threshold value Pitched Tone Chirp Fast Ringing when system is searching for target of Private Call Enhanced Call when waiting for target of Private Ringing Sent Call to answer the call Phone Call when a land to mobile phone call is Received received G ral Dynamic when the PTT button is pressed g Regrouping a dynamic ID has been received Unique low New Message when a new message is received pitched chirp Unique Priority when a priority message is high pitched Message received chirp 14 General Radio Operation Standard Accessories Battery To avoid a possible explosion A e DO
55. ad carefully before you press 3 Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone and channel ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 25 General Radio Operation Mode Select Button This feature lets you program the current zone and channel to a Mode Select button with a long press on the Mode Select button After the buttons are programmed you can return to the pre programmed zone and channel with a short press on the programmed Mode Select button The buttons that are assigned for this feature are labeled in the following picture Top Side Button Side Button 1 Side Button 2 Keypad Number 1 2 and 3 Note and require a qualified technician to enable as the Mode Select buttons 26 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 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel 2 Listen for a transmission 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary
56. aintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services Through its maintenance and installation program Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative or an authorized Motorola dealer Express Service Plus ESP is an optional extended service coverage plan which provides for the repair of this product for an additional period of either one or two years beyond the normal expiration date of the standard warranty For more information about ESP contact the Motorola Radio Support Center at 3761 South Central Avenue Rockford IL 61102 800 227 6772 847 725 4200 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 129 Helpful Tips Battery Battery Life Battery life is determined by several factors Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle Typically the greater the overcharge and the deeper the average discharge the fewer cycles a battery will last For example a battery which is overcharged and discharged 100 several times a day will last fewer cycles
57. ammed mean that a qualified radio technician must use the radio s programming software to assign a feature to a button Any programmable buttons on the radio can be programmed to access the user login feature See Programmable Controls on page 4 3 The user login screen appears ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 107 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Login as a User 1 Press e below If to enter your username at the prompt 2 You can enter a username via direct entry using the keypad multi tap function Press the key labeled with the desired character once for the first character twice for the second and so on For example To enter S press key four times To enter 7 press the key five times If you do not press a key for a few seconds the character is accepted and the cursor moves to the next position Key Number of times the key is pressed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a 1 i A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H l 4 g h i Gm J K L 5 j k M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s T U V 8 t u v W X Y Z 9 w x y z C Space C Delete a character 108 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features OR Select a predefined username from the list of predefined username See Selecting a Predefined Username on page 112 for information on how to add a predefined username Note Valid characters
58. andard telephone keypad when entering numeric digits When the keypad is used to edit a list each key can generate different characters of the alphabet Refer to Table 5 below for a complete list of characters Table 5 Keypad Characters Number of times the key is pressed a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 lt gt A 1 amp A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H l 4 g h i Gm J K L 5 j k 1 Table 5 Keypad Characters Continued General Radio Operation Key Number of times the key is pressed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r T U V 8 t u v W XxX Y Z 9 w x y ED 3 GOI LED Indicators The LED on top of the radio indicates the radio s operating status Table 6 LED Indicators LED Indicator What it Means Red Radio transmitting Blinking red e Channel busy or Low battery while transmitting Double blinking red Receiving encrypted audio Blinking green Receiving an individual call ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 11 General Radio Operation Alert Tones An alert tone is a sound or group of sounds Your radio uses alert tones to inform you of your radio s conditions The following table lists these tones and when they occur Pitched Tone Out of Range Table 7 Alert Tones You Hear Tone Name Heard
59. annel zaot blinking this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 1 channel You will hear all traffic on the Priority 1 channel regardless of traffic on non priority channels no icon this channel is deleted from the scan list Note You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list In a talkgroup scan list priority cannot be assigned 5 Press or to select more channels to be added or deleted OR Use the keypad to go directly to additional channels to be added or deleted OR Use the 16 Position Select knob to select additional channels to be added or deleted 6 Move the Scan List Programming switch out of the Programming position Change the Scan List Status Only 1 Move the Scan List Programming switch to the Programming position You see the first list member Zi blinking indicates the programming mode ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 51 Common Radio Features Press or gt to find the member you want to change Press the Select button once to add the currently displayed channel to the scan list AND OR ANT a Za or a tor no icon gyn Press the Select button one or more times to change the scan list status symbol of the currently displayed channel Note The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15 for a conventional scan list 15 and for a talkgroup scan list 10 4 this channel is in the scan list as a non
60. be programmed in your radio Consult your service technician for more information This option Will allow you to hear Digital Carrier Operated any digital traffic Squelch COS Normal Squelch any digital traffic having the correct network access code Selective Switch any digital traffic having the correct network access code and correct talkgroup 36 Common Radio Features PL Defeat With this feature you can override any coded squelch DPL or PL that might be preprogrammed to a channel 1 Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position You can now hear any activity on the channel The radio is muted if no activity is present 2 When this feature is active the Carrier Squelch status indicator will be displayed ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 37 Common Radio Features Time out Timer The time out timer turns off your radio s transmitter The timer is set for 60 seconds at the factory but it can be programmed from 0 to 7 75 minutes 465 seconds by a qualified radio technician 1 Hold down the PTT button e Short warning tone longer than the programmed Transmission is cut off time You will hear a short low pitched warning tone the transmission will cut off and the LED will go out until you release the PTT 2 Release the PTT button LED re lights e Timer resets e LED goes out 3 Press the PTT to re transmit Timer restarts The time out timer res
61. been sent 126 Helpful Tips Radio Care e The XTS 5000 radio casting has two vent ports that allow for pressure equalization in the radio Never poke these vents with any objects such as needles tweezers or screwdrivers This could create leak paths into the radio and the radio s submergibility will be lost For XTS 5000 R Radios Only The XTS 5000 R radio is designed to be submerged to a maximum depth of 6 feet with a maximum submersion time of 4 hours Exceeding either maximum limit may result in damage to the radio Caution For XTS 5000 R Radios Only Elastomer technology materials used for seals in rugged portable radios can age with time and environmental exposure Therefore Motorola recommends that rugged radios be checked annually as a preventive measure in order to assure the watertight integrity of the radio Motorola details the disassembly test and reassembly procedures along with necessary test equipment needed to inspect maintain and troubleshoot radio seals in the radio s service manual If the radio battery contact area has been submerged in water dry and clean the radio battery contacts before attaching a battery to the radio Otherwise the water could short circuit the radio ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 127 Helpful Tips e Ifthe radio has been submerged in water shake the radio well so that any water that may be trapped inside the speaker grille and microp
62. ble of operating e inthe simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156 025 157 425 MHz frequency band and e inthe semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below Note Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters Additional information about operating requirements in the Maritime Services can be obtained from the full text of FCC Rule Part 80 and from the US Coast Guard Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 1 156 050 160 650 2 156 100 160 700 i 156 150 160 750 4 156 200 160 800 5 156 250 160 850 6 156 300 7 156 350 160 950 146 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Frequency MHz Number Transmit Receive 8 156 400 9 156 450 156 450 10 156 500 156 500 11 156 550 156 550 12 156 600 156 600 13 156 650 156 650 14 156 700 156 700 15 156 750 156 750 16 156 800 156 800 17 156 850 156 850 18 156 900 161 500 19 156 950 161 550 20 157 000 161 600 157 050 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 157 150 161 750 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 156 075 160 675 62 1
63. c which is essential to emphasize The following special notations identify certain items Example Description Light button or Ce Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key symbol Information appearing on the radio s display is shown using the special display font PHOME Menu entries are shown similar to the way they appear on the radio s display Press This means Press the right side of the 4 way Navigation button ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 1 General Radio Operation Additional Performance Enhancement The following are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security quality and efficiency of your radio Dynamic System Resilience DSR DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly switched to a backup master site dynamically in case of system failure DSR also provides additional indication e g failure detection fault recovery and redundancy within the system to address to the user in need Mechanisms related to the Integrated Voice and Data IV amp D or data centric are all supported by DSR Encrypted Integrated Data EID EID provides security encryption and authentication of IV amp D data bearer service communication between the radio and the Customer Enterprise Network General Radio Operation Your XTS 5000 Model Ill Radio SI ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III General Radio Operation Physical Features of the XTS
64. cess this feature again until you turn the radio off and on ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 33 Common Radio Features Enable or Disable the Radio Lock Feature Secure Radios Only This feature programmable by a qualified radio technician allows you to enable or disable the radio lock feature 1 Press to find LOGF 2 Press Ce Ces orC directly below LOEF You see the current i i CISnE state 3 To enable the radio lock feature press Ce Ce or C directly below EHAE OR To disable the radio lock feature press Ce Cee or C directly below PSAE 34 Common Radio Features Mute or Unmute Keypad Tones You can turn the keypad tones on or off Use the Menu 1 Press gt to find MUTE HTE 2 Press C Ce or C 3 PressCe Cee or Ge directly below GFF or OH Note Press or the PTT button to exit without changing the setting Use the Preprogrammed Keypad Mute Button Press the Keypad Mute button to turn the tones off or on ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 35 Common Radio Features Conventional Squelch Operation Analog Options Tone Private Line PL Digital Private Line DPL and carrier squelch can be available preprogrammed per channel When in This condition occurs Carrier squelch t You hear all traffic on a channel PL or DPL The radio responds only to your messages Digital Options One or more of the following options may
65. d and SEL and FSET 3 Press or to find the talkgroup you want OR Use the keypad to enter the number of the corresponding talkgroup in the list 4 Press Ce ce or Ge directly below SEL or F SEL SELECT Saves the currently displayed talkgroup and returns to the home display T PRESET Selects the preset preprogrammed talkgroup If the encryption key slaved to the new talkgroup is erased you see KEY FAIL and hear a momentary key Momentary key fail tone fail tone ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 73 Common Radio Features If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed you see ILLEGAL KEY and hear a e Momentary key fail tone momentary key fail tone 5 Press orthe PTT button or turn the 16 Position Select knob to exit 74 Common Radio Features Status Calls ASTRO 25 Trunking Only You can send data calls to the dispatcher about a predefined status Each status can have up to a 12 character name A maximum of eight status conditions is possible Send a Status Call Use the Menu 1 Press to find 373 2 PressCe ce or Ge directly below Ts The last acknowledged status call or the first status in the list is displayed 3 Press or to find the status you wish to send OR Use the keypad to enter a number corresponding to the location in the status list 4 Press the PTT button to send the status When
66. d usually consist of messages that are used most frequently 1 Press e below LIST to use the predefined message OR Press on the preprogrammed Quick Text button The first predefined message appears 122 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note Any programmable button on the radio can be programmed to access Quick Text Messages feature See Programmable Controls on page 4 for more information on buttons that are programmable to access the Quick Text Messages 2 When a message has been selected from the list address your message and press the PTT button to send the message Edit a Quick Text Message 1 Press Ce below ELIT to edit a quick text message The Editing Screen appears A blinking cursor appears at the end of the predefined text Edit your message using the keypad 2 Press e below SAVE to save the edited changes The message is saved in the Draft folder 3 When an address has been appended to the outgoing message press the PTT button to send the edited message ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 123 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Reply to a Received Message 1 Press below FFL to reply to a message The Compose Message Screen appears LIST or HEI option appears on the display 2 Press Ce _ below HEH to type a new message OR Press e below LIST to use the predefined message quick text message Delete a Message 1 From t
67. d mode tone e Invalid mode tone The radio will not transmit until you set the Secure Clear switch to the clear position O Select Clear Transmissions Turn the preprogrammed Secure Clear switch to the clear position O 80 Note If the selected channel is programmed for secure only operation when you press the PTT button you see TH OHLY and you hear an invalid mode tone Invalid mode tone Special Radio Features The radio will not transmit until you set the Secure Clear switch to the secure position Q Managing Encryption Key Loading Refer to the key variable loader KVL manual for equipment connections and setup 1 Attach the KVL to your radio When it is attached the display will show EEYLOADIHE and all other radio functions except for power down backlight and volume will be locked out 2 Press the PTT button on the KVL This will load the encryption keys into your radio When the key has been loaded successfully the radio will sound a short tone for single key radios for multikey radios an alternating tone will be heard Multikey The multikey feature allows your radio to be equipped with as many as 48 different encryption keys and supports the DES OFB algorithm e Conventional Multikey The encryption keys can be tied strapped on a one per channel basis through radio service software In addition you can have operator selectable keys operator
68. e sending the message e inthe Inbox folder for messages which are flagged with Request Reply Li Inbox Full This icon is displayed when the Inbox folder is full New Message Icon This icon is displayed when a new incoming message is received 116 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Symbol Indication ny Message Sent This icon indicates that the selected message has been successfully sent Message Unsent This icon indicates that the selected message was not successfully sent Read Message This icon is used to indicate that the selected message in the Inbox has been read A Unread Message This icon indicates that the selected message in the Inbox folder has not been read Inbox 376 Message Index This icon indicates the index of the current message the user is viewing Example if the user is looking at the third message out of a total of 6 messages in the Inbox folder the icon is displayed as the icon on the left column Num Lock This icon indicates that the text entry is currently in num lock mode Normal Mode This icon indicates that the text entry is currently in the normal mode Uppercase This icon is displayed during text editing mode to indicate that the text entry is currently in uppercase mode ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 117 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Receive a Message When you receive
69. e a priority channel from a scan list In a talkgroup scan list priority cannot be assigned 7 Press or to select more scan list members whose scan status you want to change OR Use the keypad to go directly to that scan list member OR Use the 16 Position Select knob to select another scan list member ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 49 Common Radio Features 8 Press to exit scan list programming and return to the home display Use the Preprogrammed Scan List Programming Switch and the Menu 1 Move the Scan List Programming switch to the Programming position You see the first list member E blinking indicates the programming mode 2 Press gt or to find the member you want to change 3 Press Ce Cee or Ge directly below SEL or DEL or EER SEI add and or change the priority of the currently displayed channel in the scan list DE delete the currently displayed channel from the scan list ECI view the next member of the scan list Note The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15 for a conventional scan list 15 and for a talkgroup scan list 10 4 To change the priority of the a or S220r no icon currently displayed channel N press Ce ee or below SEL sadditional times to lt ul see OF 8 OF da OT no icon 50 Common Radio Features s this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 2 ch
70. e beep Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again OR Press to hang up and return to the home display OR If you hear five beeps the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher Your radio returns to the home display OR If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds you see HO ACEHOWLOG and hear a low pitched alert tone Try again or press Special Radio Features e One beep e Five beeps e An alert tone Select Enable Disable The dispatcher can classify regrouped radios into either of two categories Select Enabled or Select Disabled Select enabled radios are free to change to any available channel including the dynamic regrouping channel once the user has selected the dynamic regrouping position Select disabled radios cannot change channels while dynamically regrouped The dispatcher has forced the radio to remain on the dynamic regrouping channel The Scan or Private Call feature cannot be selected while your radio is Select Disabled ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 93 Special Radio Features Trunking System Controls Failsoft The failsoft system ensures continuous radio communications during a trunked system failure If a trunking system fails completely the radio goes into failsoft operation and automatically switches to its failsoft channel During failsoft operation Your radio transmits and receives in
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72. eived signal strength for the current site for trunking only The more S stripes in the symbol the stronger the signal Battery e Conventional blinks when battery is low Smart the number of bars 0 3 131 shown indicates the charge remaining in your battery blinks when battery is low General Radio Operation Table 3 Status Symbols Continued Symbol Indication Page No eZ Dot Blinking JIN Talkaround e On you are talking directly to another radio not through a repeater during conventional operation only e Off you are talking through a repeater Monitor Carrier Squelch The selected channel is being monitored during conventional operation only Secure Operation e On secure operation e Off clear operation e Blinking receiving an encrypted voice call Scan The radio is scanning a scan list Priority 1 Channel Scan One channel is assigned as the priority channel during scan operation TI 29 36 37 80 47 46 51 47 46 50 Priority 2 Channel Scan Two channels are assigned as the priority channels during scan operation 47 46 50 Location Signal Off Location feature disabled or insufficient battery power in location accessory device e Blinking Location feature enabled but no location signal available e On Location feature enabled and location signal available 100 98
73. eliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability function or design Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo and ASTRO are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners P25 radios contain technology patented by Digital Voice Systems Inc 2009 2010 by Motorola Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S A 6 10 Notes Contents General Radio Operation 1 Notations Used in This Manual 1 Additional Performance Enhancement 2 Your XTS 5000 Model Ill Radio ee eeeseeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeenaeeeeeeenaaes 3 Physical Features of the XTS 5000 Model Ill Radio 4 Programmable Controls ana TA E RE 4 Display AT N helena 5 IOV DAG E T A TT E T 10 LED Indicators ra en a andai e A a 11 PANEO a ET E E EE EEE lil ia 12 Standard Accessories ea a a a 15 Radio On and Off a n ei alia Li 21 Zones and Ghannel t i ll li bll lena 22 Receive Transmit i 27 Common Radio Features 30 Selectable Power Level
74. es Note To exit emergency at any time press and hold the Emergency button for about a second ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 41 Common Radio Features 2 The silent emergency state e Press and hold Emergency continues until you button Press and hold the OR Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state OR Press and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency and enter regular dispatch or emergency call Press and release the PTT button Note For ALL Emergency signals when changing channels If the new channel is also programmed for Emergency you can change channels while in Emergency operation The emergency alarm or call continues on the new channel If the new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency you see NO EMERGENCY and hear an invalid tone until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency Emergency Keep Alive If the radio is in the Emergency state with Emergency Keep Alive enabled you cannot turn off the radio by using the On Off Control knob With Keep Alive the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections Emergency Alarm Silent Emergency Alarm or Emergency Call 42 Common Radio Features Lists You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names There are four list types e Call Page e Phone e Scan View a List 1 Press gt to find VIEW
75. gainst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance 4 Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet Caution enclosed with your radio ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio Motorola Publication part number 68P81095C98 to ensure compliance with RF energy exposu
76. he Inbox Draft or Sent screen scroll to select a message for deletion 2 After selecting a message press e below DEL The display shows 2 delete options Press C below CURR to delete only the current message OR Press es below FILL to delete all messages 124 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 3 When you select to delete all messages a confirmation screen appears MEL ALLS Press Ce below ES to delete all messages To Access the Draft Folder The Draft folder stores the messages that were saved previously The Draft folder can hold up to 10 messages The oldest draft in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in 1 Press below GRFT The Draft screen appears The first draft in the list is displayed 2 Press gt or to scroll through the list of drafts ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 125 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Access the Sent Folder The Sent folder stores the messages that were sent out previously The Sent folder can hold up to 10 messages The oldest Sent message in the folder is deleted when the 11th message comes in 1 Press Ce below SEHT The Sent screen appears The first sent message in the list is displayed A message delivery icon will be displayed at the top right corner of the screen See TMS Status Symbols on page 116 for more details 2 Press or to scroll through the list of other messages that have
77. he current lock state is LOCE UHLE momentarily displayed ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 95 Special Radio Features 2 Press and hold the Site Lock Unlock button to find the desired lock state SITE UMLOCED or SITE LOCKED Site Trunking If the zone controller loses communication with any site that site reverts to site trunking You see the currently selected zone channel combination and SITE TRUMEHG When this occurs you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site 96 Special Radio Features Site View and Change You can view the number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one View the Current Site Press the preprogrammed Site Search button The display momentarily shows the name of the current site and its corresponding received signal strength indicator RSSI See Table 3 on page 6 OR If the radio is scanning for a new site you momentarily see SCAHIHG i m Change the Current Site Press and hold down the SCANING SITE preprogrammed Site Search button You momentarily see SCAHIHG SITE and hear a tone A tone When the radio finds a new site it returns to the home display ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 97 Special Radio Features Time and Date Using this special feature you can program the time and date as you might with other electronic devices The clock display is enabled by a qualified radio technician
78. he radio returns to the home display HO PHONE When a channel is not available you hear a busy tone The radio automatically connects A busy tone when a channel opens When the phone system is busy you hear a long tone Press to exit the phone mode A long tone and try your call later PHONE BUSY The call is not acknowledged Press to hang up The radio returns to the home display Notes A high pitched tone generated when you release the PTT button indicates to the landline party that he or she may begin talking You have the option of sending additional digits overdial such as an extension number or credit card or PIN numbers to the phone system If the radio is programmed for live overdial every digit entered after the call is connected is sent to the phone system e Ifthe radio is programmed for buffered overdial the digits pressed are entered into memory and then sent when the PTT button is pressed Press the PTT to send either digits or voice but not both at the same time 60 Common Radio Features Private Calls Trunking Only These one to one calls between two radios are not heard by others in the current talkgroup The calling radio automatically verifies that the receiving radio is active on the system and can display the caller s ID Quick Access One Touch If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access One Touch Private Call you can
79. hone 58 Private Call CALI 62 66 Editing 44 Selective Call Channel Selection CHAH 24 Password PSHE 33 Time Date ELEI 98 TX Power Level Pif 30 Repeater Direct DIF 77 Rekey Request REE 88 Key Zeroization 85 Reprogram 91 Request Key Selection 82 Scan On Off 54 Keyset Selection 83 Site Lock Unlock 95 Radio Lock 34 Status Call 75 Keypad Mute MUTE 35 Talkgroup Call TORF 73 Text Select HARE 45 View a List LIEH 43 Number Select 44 Zone Selection FONE 22 Call Alert Page 70 Location 100 Text Messaging 113 User Login LI 105 Home Button The Home button always returns you to the home default display In most cases this is the current mode Some radio features that you can edit require saving information in memory Pressing the Home button after editing those features causes information to be saved before going to the home display Some features do not require you to press the Home button to go to the home display This reduces the required number of key presses ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III General Radio Operation App Button TMS Feature Button This button brings you to the Text Messaging Service TMS feature screen 4 Way Navigation Button This button is used to scroll through the radio s lists or items in the display or both Keypad The 3 x 4 key alphanumeric keypad provides an interface to your radio s features The keypad functions in a manner similar to a st
80. hone port can be removed Otherwise the water will decrease the audio quality of the radio Caution e Do not disassemble the radio This could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into the radio Any radio maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician Cleaning To clean the external surfaces of your radio 1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water 0 5 solution 2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff non metallic short bristled brush making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors controls or crevices Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft lint free cloth 3 Clean battery contacts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt or grease Do not use solvents to clean your radio Spirits A may permanently damage the radio housing Do not submerge the radio in the detergent Caution solution 128 Helpful Tips Handling e Do not pound drop or throw the radio unnecessarily Never carry the radio by the antenna e Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids Do not submerge the radio unless it is a ruggedized XTS 5000 R model e Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits e Do not disassemble the radio e Keep the accessory connector cover in place until ready to use the connector Replace the cover immediately once the accessory has been disconnected Service Proper repair and m
81. ich is attached to or used in connection with the ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 157 Commercial Warranty Product The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced copied distributed modified in any way or used to produce any derivative thereof No other use including without limitation alteration modification reproduction distribution or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted No license is granted by implication estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights VII GOVERNING LAW This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois USA 158 Index Numerics 4 way navigation button 10 A access draft folder 125 INDOX fil ai 118 sent folder 126 TMS feature use the MENU 113 use the preprogrammed TMS button 114 use TMS feature button 113 user login feature
82. io Cara i ruuii elsa bito dA aaa 127 DErvice s sir0vo i dr ee Ma ne it cio ed io 129 Battery ohi ni Dire al le io i 130 INA lt ETE EEEE TOGO CORCITCOMOCTSI SO PROSICOOOPONNUGETO A STO 133 Accessories 202 135 Antennas aaen nia alora 135 Batteries and Battery Accessories i 136 Caty ACCOSSOMNES sii o anali ila 137 Chargers sisi tania iatale 139 Surveillance Accessories 140 SWILCHES sizione lieti E E E eli ale sgt fei ta 143 Vehicular Adapters eerte nn nenn 144 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 145 Special Channel Assignments 145 Operating Frequency Requirements 146 Glossary db amp ripiene 149 Commercial Warranty 154 INDEX ss Seine ete eta es ele ete a he 159 vi General Radio Operation Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication you will notice the use of WARNING Caution and Note These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist and the care that must be taken or observed etc which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed WARNING An operational procedure practice or condition An operational procedure practice or condition A etc which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed Caution Note An operational procedure practice or condition et
83. ll hear an invalid tone When your radio is dynamically regrouped it automatically switches to the dynamically regrouped channel You see the dynamically regrouped channel s name and hear a gurgle tone Press the PTT button to talk release it to listen When the dispatcher cancels dynamic regrouping the radio automatically returns to the zone and channel that you were using before the radio was dynamically regrouped Reprogram Request ASTRO 25 Trunking Only This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment Use the Menu 1 Press to find EFEN 2 Press C Ces orC directly below BFSH The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 91 Special Radio Features 3 If you hear one beep Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again OR Press to cancel and return to the home display OR If you hear five beeps the reprogram request was acknowledged by the dispatcher Your radio returns to the home display OR If the dispatcher does not acknowledge the reprogram request within six seconds you see HO ACKHOWLOG and heara An alert tone low pitched alert tone HO ACE Try again or press Use the Preprogrammed Reprogram Request Button 1 92 Press the Reprogram Request button You see REPEGEM ROST The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher 2 If you hear on
84. make a call to one preprogrammed ID number without having to select the feature or an ID number 1 Press the Quick Access Private Call button to start the Private Call The called ID is momentarily displayed then you see PLEASE lr TT PL I When you are connected you see the called ID Press and hold the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen OR If no acknowledgment is received you see Hi OR If the target radio does not respond before the time out you see HO ANSWER Press to hang up and return to the home display HO ACE HOWL DG HO AHS ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 61 Common Radio Features Answer a Private Call Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call 1 When a Private Call is e Two tones received you hear two alert Blinking GREEN LED tones the LED blinks GREEN the call received symbol blinks and CALL RECETUD is displayed 2 Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds If the caller s name is in the call list it will be displayed during the call OR If the caller s name is not in the call list the caller s ID number is displayed 3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk release it to listen 4 Press or the Call Response button to hang up and return to the home display Initiate a Private Call 1 Press to find CALL 2 Press Ce Ce or Ge directly below CALL You see the last
85. nap on side PTT for noise levels up to 100 dB requires BDN6676 adapter NNTN4186 CommPort ear mic receiver w body PTT Switches 0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch for EMS NTN7660 Tilt man down switch NTN8327 External RF switch ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 143 Accessories Vehicular Adapters Accessories HMN4069 Next generation mobile mic HSN1006 Speaker 6 watt NKN6455 Cable 6 watt speaker NTN1606 Vehicular adapter BNC open face NTN1607 Vehicular adapter BNC closed face NTN8560 Vehicular adapter mini U open face NTN8561 Vehicular adapter mini U closed face NTN8940 Vehicular adapter trunnion mount NTN9176 Vehicular charger XTS tri chemistry compatible with PAC RT PLN7737 Handheld control head RLN4884 XTS travel charger uses cigarette lighter adapter 144 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Special Channel Assignments Emergency Channel If you are in imminent and grave danger at sea and require emergency assistance use VHF Channel 16 to send a distress call to nearby vessels and the United States Coast Guard Transmit the following information in this order 1 2 10 11 MAY DAY MAY DAY MAY DAY THIS IS CALL SIGN y State the name of the vessel in distress 3 times followed by the call sign or other identification of the vessel stated 3 times Repeat MAYDAY and the name of the vessel
86. nel 24 ai Received signal strength for the current site trunking only The more stripes in the CLEE Set the Time and Date 98 symbol the stronger the signal DIF Repeater Direct 77 Blinks when the battery is low ERAS Key Zeroization 85 i You are talking directly to another radio or KEY Key Selection 82 through a repeater On direct Off repeater ESET Keyset Selection 83 fa This channel is being monitored LOGF Radio Lock 34 Your radio is in secure operation MUTE Keypad Mute 35 On secure operation n HAME Text Select 45 Off clear operation Blinking receiving an encrypted voice call HUM Number Select 44 The radio is scanning a scan list LOC Location 100 Priority 1 Channel during scan Priority 2 Channel during scan Indicates status of the location signal Off Location feature disabled or insufficient battery power in location accessory device Blinking Location feature enabled but no location signal available On Location feature enabled and location signal available Menu Navigation Entry Menu Selection Page PAGE Call Alert Page 70 PHO Phone 58 PROG Editing 44 PEC Password 33 PHE TX Power Level 30 REEY Rekey Request 88 RFGH Reprogram Request 91 SCAN Scan On Off 54 SITE Site Lock Unlock 95 STs Status Call 75 TGRF Talkgroup Call 73 THS Text Messaging 113 USER User Login 107 HIEL View a List 43 ZOHE Select a Zone 22
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88. o your local key management supervisor for more information 88 Special Radio Features Digital PTT ID Receive This feature allows you to see the radio ID number of the radio you are currently receiving This ID can be a maximum of eight characters and can be viewed by both the receiving radio and the dispatcher Transmit Your radio s ID number is automatically sent every time the PTT button is pressed This is a per channel feature For digital voice transmissions your radio s ID is sent continuously during the voice message ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 89 Special Radio Features View Your Radio s ID Number Use the Menu 1 Press to find CALL or PAGE 2 Press Ce Ces orC directly below CALL or FAGE 3 Press Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button 1 Press the Call or Page button 2 Press 90 Special Radio Features Dynamic Regrouping Trunking Only The dynamic regrouping feature lets the dispatcher temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other This feature is typically used during special operations and is enabled by a qualified radio technician You will not notice whether your radio has this feature enabled until a dynamic regrouping command is sent by the dispatcher Note If you try to access a zone or channel that has been reserved by the dispatcher as a dynamically regrouped mode for other users you wi
89. on NTN8923 1800 mAh NiMH ultra capacity non FM CSA RNN4006 3000 mAh NiMH non FM CSA RNN4007 3000 mAh NiMH Intrinsically Safe FM CSA NTN9177 Battery holder clamshell black requires 12AA alkaline batteries NTN9183 Battery holder clamshell orange requires 12AA alkaline batteries 136 Accessories Carry Accessories Belt Clips NTN8266 Belt clip kit 2 25 plastic compatible with clamshell batteries NTN8460 Public Safety belt clip 3 0 metal VHF use only NTN9179 Combo high activity D clip NTN9212 and high activity belt loop NTN9213 NTN9212 D clip high activity swivel for use with NTN9213 Belt Loops NTN8039 Swivel belt loop 2 5 for use only with the high activity leather swivel snap carry cases NTN8040 Belt loop swivel leather 3 0 high activity for use only with the high activity leather swivel snap carry cases NTN8383 T strap plain action snaps NTN9213 Belt loop 2 5 high activity D clip ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 137 Accessories Carry Cases NTN8380 Case hard leather high activity includes swivel belt loop and T strap 2 5 belt loop for Model Il and III radios NTN8381 Case hard leather high activity includes swivel belt loop and T strap 3 0 belt loop for Model Il and III radios NTN8382 Case includes belt loop and T strap for Model Il and III radios
90. pad 1 Use the keypad to enter the ID number you want Note Press LHH to go to the last number dialed 2 Goto Make a Selective Call below Make a Selective Call 1 Press the PTT button to start the Selective Call 2 When you are connected you see the called ID Press and hold the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen 3 When your call is completed press to hang up The radio returns to the home display ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 67 Common Radio Features Call Alert Paging Call Alert allows your radio to work like a pager Even if other users are away from their radios or if they are unable to hear their radios you can still send them a Call Alert page You can also verify if a radio is active on the system In conventional operation you can send either an individual Call Alert page or a group Call Alert page ID numbers for individuals are preceded by It and for groups by GE Quick Access One Touch If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access One Touch Call Alert Paging you can send a page to one preprogrammed ID number without having to select the feature or an ID number 1 Press the Quick Access Call Alert button to send the Call Alert You see FLEFRSE WATT 2 When you are connected you see the home display Press and hold the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen OR If an individual Call Alert page is not acknowledged you see H ACE HOW
91. played only when the battery voltage drops to low level In this case replace the battery with a fully charged one Smart Fuel Gauge Symbol Consult the Smart Battery manual All conditions must be met for a battery to be classified as a Smart Battery When your radio has a Smart Battery installed the fuel gauge symbol is always displayed Gauge shows if the battery s charge is 71 to 100 full 41 to 70 11 to 40 10 or less at 10 the gauge begins blinking Replace the battery with a fully charged one when the fuel gauge shows the lowest level Battery Recycling and Disposal Nickel cadmium NiCd rechargeable batteries can be recycled However recycling facilities may not be available in all areas Under various U S state laws and the laws of several other countries NiCd batteries must be recycled and cannot be disposed of in landfills or incinerators Contact your local waste management agency for specific requirements and information in your area Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries In the U S and Canada Motorola participates in the ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 131 Helpful Tips nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RBRC program for NiCd battery collection and recycling Many retailers and dealers participate in this program For the location of the drop off facility closest to you access RBRC s Internet web site at
92. priority channel a this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 2 channel Za dot blinking this channel is in the scan list as the Priority 1 channel You will hear all traffic on the Priority 1 channel regardless of traffic on non priority channels no icon this channel is deleted from the scan list Note You cannot delete a priority channel from a scan list Ina 52 talkgroup scan list priority cannot be assigned Press or to select more list members whose scan status you want to change OR You can use the keypad to go directly to that scan list member OR Common Radio Features You can use the 16 Position Select knob to select another scan list member 5 Move the Scan List Programming switch out of the Programming position ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 53 Common Radio Features Scan The scan feature allows you to monitor traffic on different channels by scanning a preprogrammed list of channels Your radio can have up to 32 different scan lists These lists must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician e To view your radio s scan lists see View a List on page 43 e To change your radio s scan lists see Edit a Scan List on page 46 Turn Scan On or Off Use the Menu 1 Press gt to find i 2 Press Ce Ce or Ge directly below Si FH You see the current scan state The scan status symbol is displayed when scan is on 3 PressCe
93. radio The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt Digital Private Line DPL A type of coded squelch using data bursts Similar to PL except a digital code is used instead of a tone Digital Signal An RF signal that has a pulsed or discrete nature rather than a continuous nature Dispatcher An individual who has radio system management duties Dynamic Regrouping A feature that allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected radios to a single special channel so they can communicate with each other Failsoft A feature that allows communications to take place even though the central controller has failed Each trunked repeater in the system will transmit a data word informing every radio that the system has gone into failsoft FCC Federal Communications Commission 150 Glossary Hang Up Disconnect Home Display The first display information after the radio completes its self test KVL Key variable loader A device for loading encryption keys into the radio LCD Liquid crystal display LED Light emitting diode Menu Entry A software activated feature shown at the bottom of the display selection of these features is controlled by the Ce ee and Ca buttons Monitor Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button If the channel is clear you will hear static If the channel is in use you will hear conversation
94. ransmissions 80 selectable power level use the MENU 30 use the preprogrammed transmit power level switch 31 selective calls answer a private call 65 Initiate seein lago 66 Index make a selective call 67 quick access one touch 65 select an ID number use the keypad _ 67 use the MENU 66 send a status call use the MENU 75 use the preprogrammed status button 76 new text message 119 predefined message quick text message 122 Service sail a 129 site Ock 95 trunking i 96 view and change change the current site 97 view the current site 97 smart battery condition use the MENU 17 use the preprogrammed smart battery button 17 PTT conventional only 79 special radio features 80 standard accessories 15 status Calls symbols TMS status symbols 116 surveillance accessories 140 CommPort integrated microphone receivers 143 Earpiece isni diaran 140 headsets and headset accessories 141 radio interface modules for ear microphones 142 speaker remote speaker and public safety microphones 142
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96. s Priority 2 press the preprogrammed Dynamic Priority button Note The Priority 1 channel cannot be changed to Priority 2 2 The radio continues scanning the remaining channels in the list To resume scanning the preprogrammed Priority 2 channel you must leave and re enter scan operation 56 Common Radio Features Telephone Calls Trunking Only Use your radio to make calls similar to standard phone calls A landline phone can be used to call a radio or a radio can be used to call a landline phone Quick Access One Touch If your radio is preprogrammed for Quick Access One Touch Phone Call you can make a call to one preprogrammed phone number without having to select the feature or a phone number 1 Press the Quick Access Phone button to dial the phone number 2 If your call is answered press the PTT button to talk release the PTT to listen OR If your call is not answered go to Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts on page 60 3 When your call is completed press to hang up The radio returns to the home display ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 57 Common Radio Features Answer a Phone Call Use the preprogrammed Call Response button to answer a call 1 When a phone call is e Telephone type ringing received you hear a Blinking GREEN LED telephone type ringing the LED blinks GREEN the call received symbol blinks and FHOME CALL is displayed 2 Press the Call Response
97. s menu Location and Emergency Feature Interaction When the Emergency feature is activated by pressing the emergency button the radio will exit the Location menu and return to the home default display so that you can see which channel the emergency signal is going out on However you may re enter the Location menu while still in emergency mode provided that Silent Emergency has not been activated If you have turned Location off using the ON OFF menu key it will be automatically turned back on when Emergency is activated 102 Special Radio Features GPS Enabled Your RSM s GPS Enabled feature uses information from the Global Positioning System GPS satellites orbiting the Earth to determine the approximate geographical location of your RSM expressed as latitude and longitude The availability and accuracy of this location information and the amount of time that it takes to calculate it will vary depending on the environment in which you are using the GPS feature For example GPS location fixes are very difficult to obtain indoors in covered locations between high buildings or in situations where you have not established a clear broad view of the sky IMPORTANT Things to Keep in Mind The GPS technology uses radio signals from earth orbiting satellites to establish the location co ordinates maximizing your view of clear unobstructed sky is essential for optimum performance Where adequate signals from multiple sa
98. sing the single key in radios with the single key option and for erasing all keys in radios with the multikey option 1 With the radio on press and hold the Top Side button while holding this button down press the Top button Note DO NOT press the Top button before pressing the Top Side button unless you are in an emergency situation this would send an emergency alarm 2 Before the keys are erased PLEASE WAIT the display shows FLEASE 3 When all the encryption keys ERASED have been erased the display shows EF ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 87 Special Radio Features Over the Air Rekeying Rekey Request ASTRO Conventional Only The over the air rekeying OTAR feature allows the dispatcher to reprogram the encryption keys in the radio remotely The dispatcher performs the rekey operation upon receiving a rekey request from the user Use the Menu 1 Press gt to find REE Press Ce Co or directly below FEE Press the PTT to send the rekey request Note Pressing the PTT again or the Home or Emergency button will exit the feature and allow the user to transmit in the normal manner If the display shows F i FAIL and a bad key tone sounds the rekey operation has failed Note If this occurs your radio does not contain the Unique Shadow Key USK This key must be loaded into the radio with the key variable loader KVL before the rekey request can be sent Refer t
99. ssage Press Ce below IFFT to toggle on off a Priority flag for an outgoing message A Priority flag icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on See TMS Status Symbols on page 116 toggle on off the Request Reply icon for an outgoing message A Request Reply status icon is displayed at the top of the screen when it is toggled on See TMS Status Symbols on page 116 ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 121 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Note When you receive a message on the XTS 5000 radio that is flagged with the Request Reply icon you must manually respond to the sender that you have received the message The system will not automatically send back a notification that the radio received such message Note The Priority flag on a message does not imply that the message will get higher priority over the other messages when it is being transmitted It is just an indication that can be embedded into a message to let the receiver know that the message is important 6 When an address has been appended to the outgoing message press the PTT button to send your message OR Press ee below SALE to save your message for sending at a later time The message will be saved in the Draft folder See To Access the Draft Folder on page 125 for further details Send a Predefined Message The Quick Text Messages are messages that are predefined an
100. t Knob After the zone you want is displayed turn the 16 Position Select knob to the desired mode Select Method 2 Use the Menu 1 Press to find CHAH ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 105 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features 2 Press Ce Cee or The display shows the current channel name in this case MOMS blinking and the zone 21 not blinking 3 Press to find the channel a5 158M mode you want Note If the channel mode you selected is unprogrammed repeat step 3 4 Press A to confirm the displayed zone and channel 106 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features ARS User Login Feature The user login feature allows you as the user to be associated with the radio With this association every data application Example Text Messaging Service will take on a friendly username You can still send text messages without logging in as a user The user login feature only enables the recipient of your message to identify you as the sender by assigning a username to your message Accessing the User Login Feature The user login feature can be accessed by selecting a menu item on the display or through a programmable button 1 Press until USER appears on the display 2 To access the user login screen through the menu item press Ce below USER To access the user login screen through a preprogrammed button press the preprogrammed user button Note Radio buttons that are preprogr
101. t a talkgroup 73 D delete a message 124 digital PTT ID FOCCIVE Lio ia 89 transmit micii 89 diS Ay e erate eae 5 dynamic regrouping 91 E edit call page or phone list name 45 call page or phone list number varia anias 44 quick text message 123 scan list change the scan list status ONIV ot 51 159 Index use the MENU 46 use the menu and the preprogrammed select Button icaro 48 use the preprogrammed scan list programming switch and the menu 50 edit the date and time 98 emergency keep alive occ cee 42 send a silent emergency alarm iape n iano 41 send an emergency alarm 39 send an emergency call 40 enable or disable the radio lock feature secure radios only 34 encryption key loading 81 key selection 82 key zeroization 85 use the buttons 87 use the MENU 85 keyset selection 83 Managing i 81 Multikey iieii 81 OTAR wach teed Asie bel 88 use the MENU 88 F fall SOf ata i ate tae 94 G general radio operation 1 glossary asini 149 H helpful tips 127 home button i 9 l inbox delete a message 124 160
102. t the performance of the GPS feature on your RSM Enhancing GPS Performance Sometimes the GPS feature of your RSM may be unable to complete a location calculation successfully You will then see a message indicating that your RSM cannot see enough visible satellites To maximize the ability of your RSM to determine a fix please note the following guidelines Stay in the open The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your RSM and a large amount of open sky e Wear your RSM outside all clothing Keep it as high on your body as possible ideally at shoulder level 104 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Automatic Registration Service ARS The Automatic Registration Service feature provides an automated data application registration for the radio When you turn on the radio the device automatically registers with the server Data applications within the fixed network can determine the presence of a device on the system and send data to the device For example Text Messaging Service TMS The Automatic Registration Service for the radio consists of 2 modes e ARS Server Mode default mode e ARS Non Server Mode Note The default ARS mode can be changed by a qualified radio technician using the radio s programming software Selecting or Changing ARS Mode Consult a qualified radio technician for the right choice between the following methods Method 1 Use the Preprogrammed 16 Position Selec
103. tarts e LED is red 38 Common Radio Features Emergency If the top orange button is programmed to send an emergency signal then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel Your radio can be programmed for the following e Emergency Alarm Emergency Call e Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call Silent Emergency Alarm Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio Send an Emergency Alarm An emergency alarm will send a data transmission to the dispatcher identifying the radio sending the emergency 1 With your radio turned on press the Emergency button The current zone e Red LED channel is displayed Short tone the red LED lights and a short medium pitched tone sounds If the selected channel does not support emergency the display shows HO EMERGEHCY Selecta channel that does show EMER Note To exit emergency at any time press and hold the Emergency button for about a second ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 39 Common Radio Features When you receive the dispatcher s acknowledgment you see Four tones Di four tones sound the alarm ends and the radio exits the emergency Radio exits emergency mode e Alarm ends If no acknowledgement is received you see Hii Ai 14 the alarm ends and the radio exits the i emergency mode e Radio exits emergency HO ACEHONI DG Alarm ends Note For Emergency
104. tellites are not available usually because you cannot establish a view of a wide area of the sky the GPS feature of your RSM will not work Such situations include but are not limited to e In underground locations Inside of buildings trains or other covered vehicles Under any other metal or concrete roof or structure e Between tall buildings or under dense tree cover e In temperature extremes outside the operating limits of your RSM Even where location information can be calculated in such situations it may take longer to do so and your location estimate may not be as accurate Therefore in any emergency situation always report your location to your dispatcher Furthermore please note that even where adequate signals from multiple satellites are available your GPS feature will only provide an approximate location often within 20 100 meters from your actual location but sometimes much further from the actual location ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 103 Special Radio Features Keep in mind that the accuracy of the location information and the time it takes to obtain it varies depending upon circumstances particularly the ability to receive signals from an adequate number of satellites The satellites used by the GPS feature are controlled by the U S government and are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense GPS user policy and the Federal Radio Navigation Plan These changes may affec
105. than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50 per day Further a battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25 discharge will last even longer Charging the Battery Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa Charging in non Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty Motorola authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other than the ones listed on page 136 The battery should be at about 77 F 25 C room temperature whenever possible Charging a cold battery below 50 F 10 C may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery Charging a hot battery above 95 F 35 C results in reduced discharge capacity affecting the performance of the radio Motorola rapid rate battery chargers contain a temperature sensing circuit to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above Battery Charge Status Your radio can indicate your battery s charge status through e LED and sounds e conventional fuel gauge symbol on the display smart fuel gauge symbol on the display 130 Helpful Tips LED and Sounds When your battery is low e you see the LED flash red when the PTT button is pressed e you hear a low battery chirp short high pitched tone Conventional Fuel Gauge Symbol A blinking fuel gauge symbol 228 is dis
106. the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty Because each system which may use 154 Commercial Warranty the Product is unique MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty II GENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA S responsibilities regarding the Product Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at MOTOROLA s option is the exclusive remedy THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL L
107. the radio check the battery and turn the radio on If the radio fails the power up test again record the ERROR x y code and contact a qualified radio technician Turn the Radio Off Turn the On Off Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 21 General Radio Operation Zones and Channels A zone is a grouping of channels A channel is a group of radio characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs Before you use your radio to receive or send messages you should select the zone and channel Select a Zone Use the Menu Entry ZOHE 1 22 Press gt to find ZOME Press C Gee or Ce sE DISP Hi directly below zone KL The current zone in this case F L blinks and the channel name i Hid does not flash Press to find the zone _ EIRE DISE Hil you want For example Press to confirm the displayed zone and channel OR Press the PTT button to r DISP Mig transmit on the displayed zone channel DISP Hil General Radio Operation Use the Menu Entry 2HUP or ZNDH 1 Press to find ZHUF and jp HOW KA ZHL ZHON 2 Press and hold Ce _ Gee or gt directly below ZHUF or ZHOH until the zone you want appears Note Positions of HUF and HDH on the display may differ each time you release C ee or Read carefully before you press Use the Preprogrammed Zone PRC FIRE D
108. ture is enabled in your radio by a qualified radio technician when you turn the radio on you see RADIO LOCKED Unlock Your Radio 1 Enter your numeric password Note e Secure equipped radios 6 to 8 characters e Clear radios 0 to 8 characters If you make a mistake press to backspace 2 Press the preprogrammed Select button after you enter your password If the password is correct the radio unlocks Note Ifthe password is incorrect the radio remains locked e If you enter three incorrect passwords in a row you see DERDLOCE Turn the radio off and then on and begin again at step 1 e Secure Radios Only If you enter a total of 17 consecutive incorrect passwords turning the radio off and on does not reset this number the radio erases all of its encryption keys and shows DEADLOCK See a qualified radio technician 32 Change Your Password 1 Press to find FSW Press Ce ee or C directly below F340 Enter the old password Press Ce ee or directly below EL Enter the new password Press Ce ee or C directly below SEL Re enter the new password Press Ce ee or C directly below EL The password is updated Note Ifthe two passwords do not Note match repeat steps 5 through 8 Common Radio Features HEL F If you enter three incorrect old passwords the radio exits the password feature You cannot ac
109. u Note If the selected key is erased EE FAIL will be displayed anda momentary keyfail tone will be generated ILLEGAL KEY If the selected key is not allowed ILLEGAL KEY will be displayed and a momentary illegal key tone similar to the key fail tone will be generated Keyset Selection This feature allows you to select one or more groups of several encryption keys from among the available keys stored in the radio For example you could have a group of three keys structured to one keyset and another group of three different keys structured to another keyset by changing keysets you would automatically switch from one set of keys to the other Every channel to which one of the original keys was tied will now have the equivalent new key instead diano appears on the dpi ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 83 Special Radio Features 2 Press Ce Cee or Ge directly below ESET The display changes to show the last user selected and stored keyset and the available keyset menu selections 3 Press Ce Cee or Cs directly below the desired keyset OR Enter the number of the desired keyset using the keypad 4 To save the newly selected keyset press the button directly below SEL The radio will then exit keyset selection and return to the home display Note Press the PTT button the REET menu selection or turn the 16 Position Select knob to exit this menu at any time without changing the
110. ubby Quarterwave 700 800MHz 7 178 GREEN 764 870 MHz NAF5080 Whip 134 Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 5000 portable two way radio Antennas NAD6563 136 174 MHz helical NAD6566 136 150 8 MHz helical NAD6567 150 8 162 MHz helical NAD6568 162 174 MHz helical NAE6546 380 435 MHz helical NAE6547 435 470 MHz helical NAE6548 470 512 MHz helical NAE6549 380 520 MHz wideband whip NAF5037 800 MHz whip halfwave 806 870 MHz NAF5042 800 MHz stubby quarterwave 806 870 MHz NAF5080 700 800 MHz whip 764 870 MHz ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 135 Accessories Batteries and Battery Accessories HNN9031 1525 mAh NiCd impres non FM CSA HNN9032 1525 mAh NiCd impres Intrinsically Safe FM CSA NNTN4435 1800 mAh NiMH impres non FM CSA NNTN4436 1750 mAh NiMH impres Intrinsically Safe FM CSA NNTN4437 1750 mAh NiMH impres Intrinsically Safe FM CSA Ruggedized NNTN7453 3950 mAh Li lon impres Intrinsically Safe FM Ruggedized NTN9862 2000 mAh impres Li lon NTN8294 1525 mAh NiCd non FM CSA NTN8295 1525 mAh NiCd Intrinsically Safe FM CSA NTN8297 1525 mAh NiCd Intrinsically Safe FM CSA Ruggedized NTN8299 1700 mAh NiMH Intrinsically Safe FM CSA NTN8610 1650 mAh Li l
111. y below SALE to save your change Return to step 4 to make more changes OR Press to return to the home display Edit a Call Page or Phone List Name Use the Menu 1 Press to find FROG Press Ce ee or Ce CA directly below FROG You see PAGE PHON the lists that can be changed Press Ce Ce or C directly below the name of the i 4 list you wish to change You HIM HAME see the first list member blinking indicates the programming mode Press gt or to select the list member to be changed HUF HAME OR You can use the keypad to enter the corresponding location number of the name in the list ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 45 Common Radio Features 5 Press Ce ee or Ce directly below HAME The blinking cursor shows the location of the character to be added Press to erase characters If you erase the entire name and press or gt you exit editing without saving your changes Press a keypad button to add a character see Keypad on page 10 Press Ce ee or C directly below SAE to save your change Return to step 4 to make more changes OR Press to return to the home display Edit a Scan List This feature lets you change scan list members and priorities Use the Menu 1 46 Press to find FF Press Ce ee or directly below FEDE You see the lists that can be changed Press gt to find SCAN
112. z to 10 000 000 MHz Repeater A conventional radio feature where you talk through a receive transmit facility that re transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage Selective Call A feature that allows you to call a select individual intended to provide privacy and to eliminate the annoyance of having to listen to conversations of no interest to you Selective Switch Any digital P25 traffic having the correct Network Access Code and the correct talkgroup Squelch Special electronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio that reduces or cuts off unwanted signals before they are heard in the speaker 152 Glossary Standby An operating condition whereby the radio s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data Status Calls Pre defined text messages that allow the user to send a conditional message without talking Tactical Non revert The user will talk on the channel that was selected before the radio entered the emergency state Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directly to another unit for easy local unit to unit communications Talkgroup An organization or group of radio users who communicate with each other using the same communication path Talkgroup Scan List A scan list that can include both talkgroups trunked and channels conventional TMS Text Messaging Service Trunking

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