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Motorola ASTRO XTS 2500 User Manual

Motorola ASTRO XTS 2500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ASTRO ® 2500 & XTS 2500I Model 2 User Guide...
  • Page 3 RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF second Select a Channel Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure • Press PTT again. Method 1: Using the Select Knob compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
  • Page 4 Display Status Symbols Location Signal • Off = Location feature disabled, or insufficient battery Call Received. Receiving an individual call power in location accessory device; Entry Menu Selection Page • Blinking = Location feature enabled, but no location signal available; Phone PHON •...

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 6: Computer Software Copyrights

    Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number 6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise...

  • Page 7: Documentation Copyrights

    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.
  • Page 8 Notes...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Mode Select Button ..............26 Receive / Transmit ................27 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons ....27 Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button ......... 28 Use the Preprogrammed Monitor Button ........29 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 10 Conventional Mode Operation ..........30 Common Radio Features ..........31 Use the Menu ................31 Using the Preprogrammed TX Power Level Switch ....32 Conventional Squelch Options ............33 Analog Squelch .................33 Digital Squelch ................33 PL Defeat ..................34 Time-out Timer ................34 Emergency ..................35 Send an Emergency Alarm ............35 Send an Emergency Call ............36 Send a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........38 Emergency Keep-Alive .............39...
  • Page 11 Send a Predefined Message ............ 84 Reply to a Received Message ..........86 Delete a Message ..............87 To Access the Sent Folder ............88 Helpful Tips..............89 Radio Care ..................89 Cleaning ................... 89 Handling ................... 89 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 12 Service .....................89 Battery .....................90 Battery Life ................90 Charging the Battery ..............90 Battery Recycling and Disposal ............92 Antenna ...................93 Radio Operating Frequencies ...........93 Accessories..............95 Antennas ..................95 Batteries ..................96 Carry Accessories ................96 Belt Clips ...................96 Body-Worn ................96 Chargers ..................97 Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords ........97 Microphones, Remote Speaker ............98 Surveillance Accessories ..............99 Adapters and Adapter Cable .............99...
  • Page 13 Table 1: Channel Map Use the chart below to map the channels (Cx) and zones (Zx) for your radio.
  • Page 14 Notes...

  • Page 15: General Radio Operation

    Menu entries are shown similar PHONE to the way they appear in the radio’s display. Press U This means “Press the right side of the 4-Way Navigation Button.” ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 16: Xts 2500 / Xts 2500I Model 2 Radio

    General Radio Operation XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model 2 Radio...

  • Page 17: Physical Features Of The Xts 2500 / Xts 2500I Model Ii Radio

    Universal Connector 15 Side Button 1 (programmable) Display 16 Side Button 2 (programmable) Menu Select Buttons 17 Home button 18 4-Way App Button Navigation Button 16-Position Knob 19 Battery (programmable) 10 3-Position Concentric Switch (programmable) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 18: Programmable Features

    General Radio Operation Programmable Features The programmable controls on your radio can be programmed by a qualified technician to operate certain software-activated features. The features that can be assigned to these controls, and the page numbers where these features can be found, are listed below. Table 2: Programmable Features Feature Page...

  • Page 19: Display

    Light button. The light will remain on for a preprogrammed time before it turns off automatically, or you can turn it off immediately by pressing the Light button again. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 20: Status Symbols

    General Radio Operation Status Symbols The top two rows in the display contain symbols indicating the radio’s status. Table 3: Status Symbols Symbol Indication Page Call Received. Blinks when an Individual Call is received. View/Program Mode. • View a list (steady) •...
  • Page 21 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 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 22: Menu Entry (Softkey)

    General Radio Operation 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 from one of several menus to access the radio’s features. The menu entries are accessed using the Menu Select buttons.

  • Page 23: Menu Entry Features

    Scan On/Off SCAN Site Lock/Unlock SITE Site Search SCANING SITE Smart Battery* BATT Talkgroup Call TGRP Time/Date CLCK Text Messaging User Login USER View a List VIEW Zone Selection ZONE *Available at a future date. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 24: Home Button (H)

    General Radio Operation Home Button (h) The Home button will always return you to the home (default) display. In most cases, this is the current mode. Some radio features require saving information in memory. Pressing the Home button while using those features will cause information to be saved before going to the home display.

  • Page 25: Alert Tones

    Individual Call when the radio is in Individual Warning Tone Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds. A Group of Busy when the system is busy. Low-Pitched Tones (Busy Tone) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 26 General Radio Operation Table 6: Alert Tones (Continued) You hear: Tone Name Heard: Valid Key-Press when the correct key is pressed. Radio Self-Test when the radio passes its power- Pass up self-test. Short, Priority Channel when activity on a priority Medium- Received channel is received.
  • Page 27 PTT button is pressed, Regrouping a dynamic ID has been received. Unique, low- New Message when a new message is pitched chirp received. Unique, high- Priority Message when a priority message is pitched chirp received. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 28: Standard Accessories

    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 2500 / XTS 2500 radio, see “Batteries” on page 96.
  • Page 29 Remove the Battery With the radio off, slide down the latches on the sides of the battery. Pull the top of the battery away from the radio. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 30: Smart Battery Condition

    General Radio Operation Smart Battery Condition This feature allows you to view the condition of your Smart Battery. Use the Menu Press U to find BATT. BATT Press D, E, or F directly CAPACITY below BATT. INIT 10/01 EST CHGS Note: If a Smart Battery is not SMART BATT powering your radio:...

  • Page 31: Antenna

    For information regarding other available antennas, see page 95. Attach the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach Remove the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 32: Belt Clip

    General Radio Operation Belt Clip Attach the Belt Clip Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. Press the belt clip downward until you hear a “click.” Remove the Belt Clip Use a flat-bladed object to press the belt clip tab away from the battery.

  • Page 33: Universal Connector Cover

    Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector. Press downward on the cover’s top to seat it into the slot. Press the cover’s lower tab below the connector until it snaps in place. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 34: Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter

    Attach the Adapter With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out, snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent, below the On/Off Volume Control Knob.

  • Page 35: Radio On And Off

    If the radio continues to fail the power-up test, record the ERROR XX/YY code and contact a qualified service technician. Turn the Radio Off Turn the On/Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 36: Zones And Channels

    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 ZONE Press U to find ZONE.
  • Page 37 Zone Switch to the position for the zone you want. Note: If the zone you selected is unprogrammed, repeat this step. UNPROGRAMMED Press h to confirm the FIRE DISP NW displayed zone and channel. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 38: Select A Channel

    General Radio Operation Select a Channel Consult an authorized service technician for the right choice between the following methods. Use the Preprogrammed Channel Selector After the zone you want is displayed, turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector switch to the desired channel. Use the Menu Entry CHAN Press U to find CHAN.
  • Page 39 Note: Positions of CHUP and CHDN on the display may differ each time you release D, E, or F. Read carefully before you press. Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone and channel. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 40: Mode Select Button

    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.

  • Page 41: Receive / Transmit

    Listen for a transmission. Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 42: Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

    General Radio Operation Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel. See Turn the Radio On, page 21, and Zones and Channels, page Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.

  • Page 43: Use The Preprogrammed Monitor Button

    (See the following Conventional Mode Operation.) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. The LED lights RED while transmitting. Release the PTT button to receive (listen). ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 44: Conventional Mode Operation

    General Radio Operation Conventional Mode Operation Your radio may be programmed to receive Private-Line® (PL) calls. 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.

  • Page 45: Common Radio Features

    • Select HIGH for a longer transmitting distance. Use the Menu Press U to find PWR. Press D, E, or F directly below PWR. LOW POWER The display shows the HIGH current power level (LOW or HIGH). HIGH POWER HIGH ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 46: Using The Preprogrammed Tx Power Level Switch

    Common Radio Features Press D, E, or F • The new transmit power level directly below the desired is saved. power level (LOW or HIGH). • The radio returns to the Home • The new transmit power display. level is saved. •...

  • Page 47: Conventional Squelch Options

    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. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 48: Pl Defeat

    Common Radio Features PL Defeat With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or network ID) that might be programmed to a channel. Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position. You can now hear any activity on the channel.

  • Page 49: Emergency

    If the selected channel does not support emergency, the display shows NO EMERGENCY. Select a channel that does show EMERGENCY. Note: To exit emergency at any time, press and hold the Emergency button for about a second. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 50: Send An Emergency Call

    Common Radio Features When you receive the ACK RECEIVED dispatcher’s • Four tones acknowledgment, you see • Alarm ends ACK RECEIVED, four tones sound, the alarm ends, and • Radio exits emergency the radio exits the emergency mode. If no acknowledgement is NO ACKNOWLDG received, you see NO ACKNOWLDG, the alarm ends,...
  • Page 51 Release the PTT button to end the call. Exit the Emergency State by pressing the Emergency button again for about one second (the time may be changed by a qualified technician). The radio returns to normal operation. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 52: Send A Silent Emergency Alarm

    Common Radio Features Send a Silent Emergency Alarm With your radio turned on, • Display does not change press the Emergency button • LED does not light if your radio is programmed • No tones for this use. The display does not change, the LED does not light, and no tones sound.

  • Page 53: Emergency Keep-Alive

    Alarm, Silent Emergency Alarm, or Emergency Call). Lists You can use lists to store frequently used numbers and associate them with names. There are four list types: • Call • Page • Phone • Scan ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 54: View A List

    Common Radio Features View a List Press arrow to find VIEW. VIEW Press , or directly below VIEW. Press to see the PAGE CALL PHON names of the available lists. Press , or directly below the desired list to view it. The first list member is FIRE CHIEF displayed.

  • Page 55: Scan

    , or directly below ON or OFF. SCAN ON When scan is on, the scan status symbol ( ) is displayed. To exit the display menu without changing the scan state, press or PTT. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 56 Common Radio Features Use the Preprogrammed Scan On/Off Switch Place the Scan On/Off switch in the Scan On or Scan Off position. The current scan state is displayed. When scan is on, the scan status symbol ( ) is displayed. SCAN ON Note: To exit the display menu without changing the...

  • Page 57: Delete A Nuisance Channel

    Note: You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel. 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 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 58: Conventional Scan Only

    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- one channel) to the priority-two channel. The replaced priority-two channel becomes a non-priority channel.

  • Page 59: Telephone Calls (Trunking Only)

    Press the Call Response button within 20 seconds after the call indicators begin. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. Press to hang up and return to the home display. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 60: Make A Phone Call

    Common Radio Features Make a Phone Call Use the Menu Press to find PHON. PHON Press , or directly below PHON. The last phone number 555-1234 dialed is displayed. LIST Note: If you wish to call this number, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.
  • Page 61 If your call is not answered, go to “Phone Call Display and alert Prompts” on page page 48. Press to hang up and return to the home display. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 62: Phone Call Display And Alert Prompts

    Common Radio Features Phone Call Display and Alert Prompts • When you press the PTT button and the phone system is not available, a long tone NO PHONE sounds. Press to hang up. Radio returns to the home display. • When a channel is not available, a busy tone sounds.

  • Page 63: Private Calls (Trunking Only)

    If the name is not in the call list, the caller’s ID number is displayed. Press and hold the PTT button to talk; release it to listen. Press or the Call Response button to hang up. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 64: Make A Private Call

    Common Radio Features Make a Private Call Use the Menu Press to find CALL. CALL Press , or FIRE CHIEF directly below CALL. ID: 701234 You see the last transmitted LIST or received ID number Press to scroll to FIRE CHIEF the ID number you want in ID: 701234 the list.

  • Page 65: Call Alert Paging

    LED blinks GREEN, the • Four repeating alert tones call-received symbol ( • Blinking GREEN LED blinks, and PAGE RECEIVED is displayed. Press and hold the PTT button to talk, release it to listen. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 66: Make A Call Alert

    Common Radio Features Make a Call Alert Use the Menu Press to find PAGE. PAGE Press , or FIRE CHIEF directly below PAGE. ID: 701234 You see the last transmitted LIST or received ID number. FIRE CHIEF Note: Press LNUM to go to the ID: 701234 last number dialed.

  • Page 67: Conventional Talkgroup Calls (Conventional Operation Only)

    PSET (to select the preset or programmed talkgroup), or below SEL (to PSET save the talkgroup and return to the home display). To exit, press or the PTT button, or turn the 16- Position Select knob. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 68: Repeater Or Direct Operation

    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 the radio’s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater.

  • Page 69: Special Radio Features

    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 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 70: View Your Radio's Id Number

    Special Radio Features View Your Radio’s ID Number Use the Menu Press U or V to find CALL or PAGE CALL PAGE. Press D, E, or F directly below CALL or PAGE. Press MY ID: 701111 Use the Preprogrammed Call or Page Button Press the Call or Page button.

  • Page 71: Dynamic Regrouping (Trunking Only)

    This feature lets you notify the dispatcher that you want a new dynamic regrouping assignment. Use the Menu Press U to find RPGM. RPGM Press D, E, or F directly REPRGRM RQST below RPGM. The reprogram request is sent to the dispatcher. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 72 Special Radio Features If you hear one beep • One beep - Press the PTT button to send the reprogram request again. - Press h to cancel and return to the home display. If you hear five beeps, the • Five beeps reprogram request was acknowledged by the...

  • Page 73: Select Enable / Disable

    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 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 74: Trunking System Controls

    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 conventional Your radio’s ID...

  • Page 75: Site Lock

    Press the Site Lock/Unlock button. SITE LOCKED The current lock state is momentarily displayed. SITE UNLOCKED Press and hold the Site Lock/ SITE LOCKED Unlock button until you see the desired lock state. SITE UNLOCKED ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 76: Site Trunking

    Special Radio Features Site Trunking If the zone dispatcher loses communication with any site, that site reverts to “site trunking.” The display shows SITE TRUNKNG and the currently selected zone/channel combination. When this occurs, you can communicate only with other radios within your trunking site. Site View and Change You can view the ID number of the current site or force your radio to change to a new one.

  • Page 77: Change The Current Site

    You hear a tone, and the • Tone display shows SCANING SITE while the radio scans SCANING SITE for a new site. The radio returns to the home display when it finds a new site. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 78: Time And Date

    Special Radio Features Time and Date Using this special feature, you may program the time and date as you might with other electronic devices. The clock display is enabled by a qualified radio technician. • The default time setting is a 12HR 00:00AM 12-hour clock.
  • Page 79 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 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 80: Outdoor Location (Using Gps)

    Special Radio Features Outdoor Location (using GPS) The Outdoor Location (using GPS) feature allows radio users to determine their current location using a location menu. Radio location may be requested and reported over-the-air. This feature is only available when a location enabled accessory such as the GPS Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) is attached to the radio.
  • Page 81 RFSH technician. Press h or the PTT button to exit this menu. If the emergency button is pressed or the GPS RSM is disconnected, radio will also exits this menu. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 82: Location And Emergency Feature Interaction

    Special Radio Features 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.

  • Page 83: Enhancing Gps Performance

    • Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your RSM and a large amount of open sky. • Wear your RSM outside all clothing. Keep it as high on your body as possible, ideally at shoulder level. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 84 Special Radio Features Notes...

  • Page 85: Ars User Login And Text Messaging Features

    Method 1: Use the Preprogrammed 16-Position Select Knob After the zone you want is displayed, turn the Select 16-Position Select knob to the desired mode. Mode Method 2: Use the Menu Press U to find CHAN. CHAN ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 86 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Press D, E, or F directly below CHAN. The display shows the NONSVR current channel name (in this case, NONSVR) blinking and the zone (Z1), not blinking. Press U to find the 09:19AM channel/mode you want.

  • Page 87: Ars User Login Feature

    Any programmable buttons on the radio can be programmed to access the user login feature. See “Physical Features of the XTS 2500 / XTS 2500I Model II Radio” on page 3. The user login screen appears. 09:19AM ID:User LOGN ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 88: To Login As A User

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features To Login as a User Selecting a Predefined 09:19AM Username ID:User826 Press U to scroll to the next username. LOGN Press V to scroll to the previous username. Press and hold U, to scroll to the next usernames continuously one at a time at a fast scroll rate.
  • Page 89 The progress screen appears. Server mode In ARS non-server mode : 09:19AM The logged in confirmation ID:User228 screen appears. OFFLINE In non-ARS enabled mode : The display shows OFFLINE. LOGT Non ARS enabled mode ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 90 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Press D below CNCL to cancel the login in progress screen and return to the initial user login screen. The logged in confirmation 09:19AM screen appears when the ID:User228 login process is successful. LOGGED IN The “successful user login”...
  • Page 91 Note: Private data refers to all messages in the text messaging inbox and Sent folder. The next user will be able to access your Inbox and Sent messages if private data is not deleted. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 92: Text Messaging

    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. Accessing TMS Feature Use the Menu a) Press U until TMS appears on the display. b) Press F directly below 09:19AM TMS.
  • Page 93 Compose, Sent and Back User228 option. 00000034 See “TMS Menu Options” on page 80 for explanation on INBX COMP SENT each menu option. Press U or V to scroll through the main menu options. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 94 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Table 7: TMS Menu Options Menu Options Description/ Function This is used to store new incoming messages or INBX messages that you have received. The Inbox can hold up to 30 messages. This menu option brings you to the Quick Text COMP Messages screen.

  • Page 95: Priority Message

    This icon is displayed when a new incoming message is received. 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. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 96 ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Symbol Indication Read Message This icon is used to indicate that the selected message in the Inbox has been read. Unread Message This icon indicates that the selected message in the Inbox folder has not been read. Message Index This icon indicates the index of the current message the user is viewing.

  • Page 97: Receive A Message

    Note: If the message fills more than one screen, scroll to read it by pressing X or Y button. To delete the message, press E below DEL. See “Delete a Message” on page 87 for further details. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 98: Send A Predefined Message

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Send a Predefined Message The Quick Text Messages are messages that are predefined and usually consist of messages that are used most frequently. Press E below COMP to QT 001/002 use the predefined message I’ll be late Press on the preprogrammed Quick Text button.
  • Page 99 When an address has been appended to the outgoing message, press the PTT button to send your message. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 100: Reply To A Received Message

    ARS User Login and Text Messaging Features Reply to a Received Message Press D below RPLY to QT 001/002 reply to a message. I’ll be late The Quick Text Message Screen appears. IMPT RQRP BACK The first predefined message appears. Press U or V to scroll through the list of predefined messages.

  • Page 101: Delete A Message

    CURR message. Press E below ALL to delete all messages. When you select to delete all INBOX 001/002 messages, a confirmation DEL ALL? screen appears. Press D below YES to delete all messages. BACK ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 102: To Access The Sent Folder

    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. Press D below SENT.

  • Page 103: Helpful Tips

    Service Proper repair and maintenance 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...

  • Page 104: Battery

    Motorola two-way radio dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.
  • Page 105 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. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 106: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries. In the U.S. and Canada, Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) program for NiCd battery collection and recycling. Many retailers and dealers participate in this program.

  • Page 107: Antenna

    NAD6566 VHF helical 178 BLACK 150.8–162 NAD6567 VHF helical 165 BLUE 162–174 NAD6568 UHF helical 380–435 NAE6546 UHF helical GREEN 435–470 NAE6547 UHF helical BLACK 470–520 NAE6548 UHF whip, 133 GRAY 380–520 NAE6549 wideband ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 108 Helpful Tips Approx. Insulator Frequency Antenna Length Antenna Type Color Range Kit No. Code (MHz) 800 MHz whip, 178 RED 806–870 NAF5037 halfwave 800 MHz dipole 200 RED 806–870 NAF5039 800MHz stubby, WHITE 806–941 NAF5042 quarterwave 700/800 MHz 178 GREEN 764–870 NAF5080 whip...

  • Page 109: Accessories

    Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your XTS 2500 / XTS2500 portable two-way radio. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise...

  • Page 110: Batteries

    * Batteries include an over-discharge protection circuit (similar to those in Li- Ion batteries) to extend life of batteries by preventing excessive battery discharge during customer use. Motorola strongly recommends charging these batteries with Motorola-approved IMPRES desktop charges programmed with version 3.4 of the IMPRES desktop charger software.

  • Page 111: Chargers

    Single-unit dual rate, rapid charger w/o cord RLN4884 Single-unit Travel Charger Enhanced and Multi-Unit Line Cords NTN7373 110V interchangeable line NTN7374 220V interchangeable line (2-prong Euro plug) NTN7375 240V interchangeable line (3-prong UK plug) ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 112: Microphones, Remote Speaker

    Accessories Microphones, Remote Speaker NMN6191 Remote speaker mic, noise-canceling (includes 6.0-ft coiled cord assembly, 3.5-mm earjack, swivel clip, quick disconnect) NMN6193 Remote speaker mic NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter ZMN6031 Speaker mic, 3-piece ZMN6032 Speaker mic, 2-piece ZMN6038 Speaker mic, 2-piece, extra loud ZMN6039 Speaker mic, 3-piece, extra loud *RMN5074...

  • Page 113: Surveillance Accessories

    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 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 114: Headsets And Headset Accessories

    Accessories BDN6670 Earpiece, mic and PTT separate with extra-loud ear- phone (exceeds OSHA limits), beige BDN6677 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), black BDN6678 Ear mic, standard, noise up to 95 dB (must order BDN6671 interface module), beige BDN6719 Earpad, with 3.5mm threaded plug...

  • Page 115: Radio Interface Modules For Ear Microphones

    Push-to-talk (PTT) and voice-activated (VOX) inter- face module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) BDN6708 PTT interface module (for use with BDN6641, BDN6677 and BDN6678) Switches 0180300E83 Remote PTT body switch NTN7660 Tilt / man down switch ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 116 Accessories Notes...

  • Page 117: Appendix: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    10 Wait for a response. 11 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 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...

  • Page 118: Non-Commercial Call Channel

    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: •...
  • Page 119 156.950 161.550 157.000 161.600 157.050 161.650 157.100 161.700 157.150 161.750 157.200 161.800 157.250 161.850 157.300 161.900 157.350 161.950 157.400 162.000 156.025 160.625 156.075 160.675 156.125 160.725 156.175 160.775 156.225 160.825 156.275 160.875 156.325 160.925 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 120 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 67** 156.375 156.375 156.425 156.425 156.475 156.475 156.575 156.575 156.625 – 156.675 156.675 156.725 156.725 77** 156.875 – 156.925 161.525 156.975...

  • Page 121: Glossary

    A channel that has traffic on it. Analog Signal An RF signal that has a continuous nature rather than a pulsed or discrete nature. Automatic Registration Service. ASTRO 25 Trunking Motorola standard for wireless digital trunked communications. ASTRO Motorola standard for wireless analog or Conventional digital conventional communications.
  • Page 122 Glossary Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio communications, sometimes through a repeater. (See Trunking.) 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 radio.The radio must be powered off and on prior to another attempt.
  • Page 123 Allows you to have a private conversation with (Conversation) Call another radio user in the group. Private Line (PL) A sub-audible tone that is transmitted such that only receivers decoding this tone will hear the message. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 124 Glossary Programmable A radio control that can have a radio feature assigned to it. Push-To-Talk — the PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit (send) operation when pressed. Radio Frequency The part of the general frequency spectrum (RF) between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to10,000,000 MHz).
  • Page 125 Glossary Trunking The automatic sharing of communications paths between a large number of users. (See Conventional.) Zone A grouping of channels. ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 126 Glossary Notes...

  • Page 127: Commercial Warranty

    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.
  • Page 128 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...
  • Page 129 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) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.
  • Page 130 A) that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim; B) that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and C) should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s...
  • Page 131 Commercial Warranty the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.
  • Page 132 Commercial Warranty Notes...

  • Page 133: Index

    ....86 app button ........3 emergency ........35 emergency keep-alive ....39 batteries ........96 battery .........14 failsoft ......... 60 attach the battery ....15 four-way navigation button ..10 battery charge status ....91 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 134 Index physical features of the radio ..3 PL defeat ........34 glossary ........107 predefined message,quick text ....84 username ........ 74 home button ........10 priority priority message ...... 81 private call inbox make a private call ....50 delete a message ....87 private data .........
  • Page 135 ......22 receivers ........99 zone switch ......23 earpieces .........99 headsets and headset accessories ..........100 radio interface modules for ear microphones ......101 switches ........101 talkgroup select talkgroup .......53 text messaging ......78 time and date ......64 ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model II...
  • Page 136 Index Notes...
  • Page 138 Motorola, Inc. 1301 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL60196-1078, USA. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, ASTRO, and SmartZone are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2007, 2008 by Motorola, Inc.

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