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Motorola Astro XTL 5000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 O5 Control Head User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    • 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 XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 4: Computer Software Copyrights

    No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.

  • Page 5: Notations Used In This Manual

    Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as a key Light button or symbol. PHONE Menu items (softkeys) are similar to the way they appear on the radio’s display. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 6 Notes...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    General Radio Features ..... . . 18 Often-Used Features ............... 18 Emergency Call and Alarm ............. 19 Emergency Call ................ 19 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 8 Initiating an Emergency Alarm ..........20 Initiating an Emergency Call .............20 Initiating an Emergency Call and Alarm ........21 Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm ..........22 Special Considerations for Emergencies ........22 Scan Operation ................23 Turning On Scan ...............24 Turning Scan On While Disregarding the Squelch Code (Conven- tional Modes Only) ..............25 Viewing a Scan List ..............26 Transmitting While Scan Is On ..........27...
  • Page 9 Transmitting a Private Message ............74 System Considerations ..............75 Loss Indication ................75 Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) ......76 Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) ......78 viii ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting ......79 Accessories....... . . 81 Antennas ..................81 Bull Horns for Siren and Public Address .........83 Cables .....................83...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    • Turning On the Radio (page 5) • Setting the Volume (page 6) • Adjusting the Display Brightness (page 6) • Display Status (page 8) • Feature Control (page 8) • Alert Tones (page 8) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    These channels provide maximum communications capability under varying operating conditions. One of the newest in a long line of quality Motorola products, the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio provides improved voice quality across more of your coverage area. The digital process called...
  • Page 13 FLASHport allows you to add software to your radio as your needs change and as technology advances, making your radio investment go further. FLASHport is the future of radio communications, and it’s yet another example of Motorola’s commitment to your satisfaction. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 14: Identifying Your Radio

    Introduction Identifying Your Radio The ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio features. Keep the foldout page opened for reference as you read this manual. Your radio has...

  • Page 15: Turning On The Radio

    If ERROR ##/## appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If either of these displays appear, if the display goes blank, or if the unit appears to be locked up, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 16: Setting The Volume

    Introduction Setting the Volume Rotate the Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Adjusting the Display Brightness Press the dimmer button (DIM) to change the display brightness to one of four levels: • Off to high •...

  • Page 17: Trunked Modes Or Conventional Channels

    You can see all the key operating information, including the mode selected or being scanned, and the on/off status of various features. The operating conditions are shown either by the display or by visual/ audio indicators, or by both. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 18: Display Status

    Introduction Display Status The control head display indicates your selected mode, or the currently active receive mode when scan is on. Feature Control You can turn the various radio features on or off, change modes, and adjust the volume. To exit a feature, such as phone, press the HOME button. Alert Tones Tone Type Name...
  • Page 19 ID assignment has been made. Brief low- Time-Out Timer Indicates that your present transmission pitched tone Warning will soon be disabled. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 20 Introduction Tone Type Name Description Single, short, Valid Key Indicates that you pressed a valid key, or high-pitched you entered a feature configuration tone state, or you are receiving or transmitting in the clear mode on secure models (with TX Clear Alert Tones enabled).

  • Page 21: Basic Operating Procedures

    Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only) (page 15) • Transmitting (Trunked Modes Only) (page 15) • Selecting the Transmit Level (page 16) • Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity (page 16) • Adjusting the Squelch Level (page 17) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Zone Or Mode

    Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Zone or Mode A zone is a grouping of modes. A mode is a group of characteristics such as transmit/receive frequencies, Private-Line™ codes, radio parameters, and an alphanumeric name. Selecting or Changing the Zone Press thebutton to scroll to the ZONE softkey. button below ZONE.

  • Page 23: Selecting Or Changing A Mode In The Current Zone

    Do one of the following: • Select a desired zone (page 12). • Select a desired mode in the current zone (page 13). ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 24: Selecting The Home Mode

    Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Home Mode This feature must first be enabled by a qualified radio technician. Press the HOME button to select the home mode contained within the home zone, from any other zone and mode in the radio.

  • Page 25: Transmitting (Conventional Modes Only)

    The red XMIT indicator may flash several times as the radio tries to access the system. Release the PTT button and try again when the vehicle is driven within range of the system. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Transmit Power Level

    Basic Operating Procedures Selecting the Transmit Power Level The PWR softkey lets you select (toggle) the transmit power level. Press the PWR softkey. The display momentarily shows POWER LOW or POWER HIGH to indicate the transmit power level selected. Monitoring Conventional Mode Activity This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded squelch.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Squelch Level

    MON. • Press and hold the The display shows SQUELCH XX, where XX is a squelch level setting of 0 to 15. Press to return to the selected channel. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 28: General Radio Features

    General Radio Features Often-Used Features This chapter shows you how to access the most frequently used features. The following topics are covered: • Emergency Call and Alarm (page 19) • Scan Operation (page 23) • Optional External Alarms (Horn and Lights) (page 32) •...

  • Page 29: Emergency Call And Alarm

    A radio configured for SmartZone RECEIVED whenever it receives an emergency call. The display alternates with the selected-mode display as long as the radio is unmuted to the emergency call. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 30: Initiating An Emergency Alarm

    General Radio Features Initiating an Emergency Alarm The emergency alarm feature sends a data transmission to alert the dispatcher of your emergency condition and identify your unit ID. Press the emergency button. A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGENCY with the current zone/channel.

  • Page 31: Initiating An Emergency Call And Alarm

    To exit from the emergency state altogether, press and hold the emergency button until a tone sounds. The alternating EMERGENCY display disappears, and the radio returns to normal operation. Note: Turning the radio off also cancels the emergency state. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 32: Initiating A Silent Emergency Alarm

    General Radio Features Initiating a Silent Emergency Alarm Press the emergency button to activate the silent alarm feature. During a silent emergency alarm, there are no display changes, and the receiver audio mutes so that no indication is given that an emergency alarm has been sent.

  • Page 33: Scan Operation

    Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 34: Turning On Scan

    General Radio Features Turning On Scan Do the following: Press the  button to scroll to the SCAN softkey. Press the button below SCAN. The Scan indicator lights and a list of modes is scanned for activity. The text display area will indicate SCAN ON if scan is currently enabled or SCAN OFF if scan is just been turned off.

  • Page 35: Turning Scan On While Disregarding The Squelch Code (Conventional Modes Only)

    Respond to these types of calls as you would normally on the selected mode. However, when scanning different modes while in talkgroup scan, incoming Private Conversation/Call Alert calls may be missed. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 36: Viewing A Scan List

    General Radio Features Viewing a Scan List Press and hold the SCAN softkey until the Scan indicator blinks and a beep is heard. The radio suspends scanning while a scan list is being reviewed. Press the  button to scroll to the VIEW softkey. button below VIEW.

  • Page 37: Transmitting While Scan Is On

    The call is entered on the selected mode and scanning is halted until the call is exited by pressing the HOME button or pressing either the PAGE or CALL softkey. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 38: Temporarily Deleting A Nuisance Mode With Scan On

    General Radio Features Temporarily Deleting a Nuisance Mode with Scan On To temporarily delete a mode that you do not wish to hear (nuisance mode), press the NUIS softkey by searching for it with the help of  or . You can delete undesired modes.

  • Page 39: Changing Mode Priorities While Scan Is On

    To restore the original mode priorities in a scan list, do one of the following: Press RCL softkey. • • Turn scan off, then on. • Change modes. • Turn off the radio, and then turn it back on. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 40: Programming A Scan List

    General Radio Features Programming a Scan List To program a scan list, operator-selectable scan list members first must be enabled in the radio programming by a qualified radio technician. Adding a Channel to the Scan List button to scroll to the PROG softkey. Press the button below PROG.
  • Page 41 Press the HOME button to exit scan list programming and return to normal scan operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 42: Hang Up Box (Hub)

    General Radio Features Hang Up Box (HUB) To temporarily suspend Scan Mode operation, remove the microphone from the Hang Up Box (HUB). You are allowed to use the microphone while scan is suspended. Priority Member scanning is not suspended, however. This feature applies to all Scan Lists and Scan Types.

  • Page 43: Changing The Selected Alarms

    HORN/LITES ON (both horn and lights) • LGTS softkey LIGHTS ON • HORN softkey HORN ON • Press the H/L softkey to select the desired alarm and return to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 44: Receiving A Call While Alarms Are Turned On

    General Radio Features Receiving a Call While Alarms Are Turned On When a call is received, the vehicle’s horn sounds for four seconds, and/or the car lights turn on for 60 seconds. The time interval can be modified by a qualified radio technician. The display alternates between the type of call received (CALL, PAGE, or PHONE) and the selected mode name.

  • Page 45: Time-Out Timer

    General Radio Features Time-Out Timer Your ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio provides a time-out timer function that prevents locking up a repeater or channel by prolonged keying of the transmitter. You cannot transmit longer than the preset timer setting. If you attempt to do so, the radio automatically stops your transmission, and you hear a talk-prohibit tone.

  • Page 46: Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional And Trunking)

    General Radio Features Telephone Interconnect List (Conventional and Trunking) With any of the control heads, you can initiate and receive telephone calls if the system is properly equipped. All calls between the mobile operator and the land line are private, regardless of who initiates the call.

  • Page 47: Initiating A Telephone Call From The List

    When your party answers, press the PTT button to talk, and release it to listen. When the call is completed, press the PHON softkey to hang up and return to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 48: Unlimited Telephone Interconnect

    General Radio Features Unlimited Telephone Interconnect Calling a Phone Number Not in the List Press the  or  button to access the PHON feature. Press the softkey under the phone feature. Enter the desired phone number from the optional keypad mic. The display updates as the numbers are entered.

  • Page 49: Storing A Number In The List

    Press the SEL softkey to store the new number. Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. Press the PHON softkey to return to normal phone operation. • ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 50: Editing A Name In The List

    General Radio Features Editing a Name in the List Press and hold the PHON softkey to enter the phone ID list programming. The Phon indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Use the navigation keys,  or  to locate the list member you want to change.
  • Page 51 Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have modified all the desired names, Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. Press the PHON softkey to return to normal phone operation. • ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 52 General Radio Features Table 1: Entering Characters Using the Keypad Number of times the key is pressed...

  • Page 53: Call Alert Page (Conventional And Trunking-Digital Modes Only)

    It features a unique list of up to 100 preprogrammed ID numbers. A name can be assigned to each ID in the list for your convenience. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 54: Sending A Call Alert Page

    General Radio Features Sending a Call Alert Page Press the PAGE softkey. The Page indicator lights and a valid-key chirp sounds. The display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number. Select a radio in one of the following ways: • From the ID number list: –...
  • Page 55 NO ACK. Try again by pressing the PTT button or the SEL softkey, Press the HOME button or the PAGE softkey to exit. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 56 General Radio Features Notes...

  • Page 57: Conventional Radio Features

    • Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 48) • Smart PTT (page 50) • Conventional Talkgroup Calls (page 50) • Conventional Talkaround (page 52) • Selective Calls (Digital Modes Only) (page 52) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 58: Status Calls (Digital Modes Only)

    Conventional Radio Features Status Calls (Digital Modes Only) Radio status calls are used to inform the dispatcher of the present state of the mobile unit. For example, a status might be ENROUTE or AT SITE. Status names are field programmable. Each radio can have up to 8 separate statuses.
  • Page 59 If there is no acknowledgment, do one of the following: Press the microphone PTT button to resend the status transmission. Press the HOME button to return to normal dispatch operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 60: Smart Ptt

    Conventional Radio Features Smart PTT Smart PTT is a per-mode feature that gives the system manager better control of radio operations. When smart PTT is enabled in your radio, you will not be able to transmit on an active mode. If you try to transmit (press the PTT button) on a busy or active smart PTT channel, a continuous tone sounds until you release the PTT button, and the transmission is inhibited.

  • Page 61: Selecting A Conventional Talkgroup

    KEY FAIL and a momentary tone is generated. If the encryption key that is slaved to the new talkgroup is not allowed, the display shows ILLEGAL KEY and a momentary tone is generated. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 62: Conventional Talkaround

    Conventional Radio Features Conventional Talkaround Talk Direct (Mobile-To-Mobile) To talk directly to another unit without going through the conventional repeater system: Press the DIR softkey momentarily. The Dir indicator lights, indicating that the radio is now transmitting directly to another unit. To return to repeater operation, press the DIR softkey again.

  • Page 63: Answering A Selective Call

    Note: If you do not press the CALL softkey before pressing the PTT button, your conversation will be heard by all members of the talk group. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 64: Initiating A Selective Call

    Conventional Radio Features Initiating a Selective Call To initiate a Selective Call, select a unit to call, then place the call. Press the CALL softkey. The Call indicator lights, and the display shows the last transmitted/received unit ID number. Select a unit in one of the following ways: •...
  • Page 65 Note: If you do not press HOME to hang up, your unit will remain in the Selective Call state with the other unit. You will miss all subfleet traffic and incoming phone calls. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 66: Viewing Your Unit Id Number

    Conventional Radio Features Viewing Your Unit ID Number Press the CALL softkey momentarily to select the Selective Call feature. The Call indicator lights. Do one of the following: Use the left navigation key to locate the MY ID display. • The display will alternate between MY ID and your ID number.

  • Page 67: Storing A Unit Id Number In The List

    Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. • Press PTT to exit the feature. Note: The maximum number of characters permitted in a text line is 14. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 68: Editing A Name In The List

    Conventional Radio Features Editing a Name in the List The Selective Call and Call Alert page features share the same prestored list of unit IDs. Press and hold the CALL or PAGE softkey to enter the Call ID list. The Call indicator flashes and a high-pitched tone sounds. Use the navigation keys to locate the list member you want to change.
  • Page 69 Repeat steps 2 through 5 until you have modified all the desired names. Do one of the following: • Press the HOME button to return to normal radio operation. • Press PTT to exit the feature. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 70 Conventional Radio Features Notes...

  • Page 71: Trunking Operation

    • Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) (page 62) • Failsoft (page 65) • Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) (page 66) • SmartZone (page 68) • Out-of-Range Indication (page 70) • Trunked Announcement (page 71) ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 72: Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only)

    Trunking Operation Enhanced Private Conversation (Digital Modes Only) The enhanced Private Conversation feature not only allows you to carry on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved, but also enables you to determine whether the unit you are calling is in service.

  • Page 73: Initiating An Enhanced Private Conversation Call

    If the list has been entered, scroll to the first display. Press the microphone PTT button. A telephone-type ringing sounds if the unit you are calling is in service. The display shows PLEASE WAIT. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 74 Trunking Operation Choose one of the following conditions that applies to your current call: • If the receiving unit answers, identify yourself and begin your Private Conversation. • If, after a programmable time period, you are not connected, the display shows NO ACKNOWLEDGE and a momentary, low- pitched tone sounds.

  • Page 75: Failsoft

    This time period can be changed by a qualified radio technician. This allows the operator to monitor the failsoft frequency for activity before resuming scanning. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 76: Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only)

    Trunking Operation Dynamic Regrouping (Digital Modes Only) The dynamic regrouping feature allows the dispatcher to temporarily reassign selected individuals, operating in separate trunked talkgroups, into a single group so that they can communicate. Receiving a Dynamic Regrouping ID Assignment When your unit receives a dynamic regrouping ID assignment, a unique chirp sounds to alert you that your unit has been dynamically regrouped.

  • Page 77: Selecting Enable And Disable (Digital Modes Only)

    At this time, do the following: • Press the PTT button to resend the regroup request • Press the HOME button to return to normal operation. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 78: Smartzone

    Trunking Operation SmartZone ® The SmartZone feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single-trunked site (antenna location) when operating in a SmartZone system. SmartZone units provide expanded wide-area coverage. SmartZone automatically switches the radio to a different site when the current site signal becomes unacceptable.

  • Page 79: Locking Onto A Site

    The display alternates with the current mode display as long as the radio remains in site trunking. The radio also sounds a valid-key chirp when it first detects site trunking. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 80: Out-Of-Range Indication

    Trunking Operation Out-of-Range Indication The out-of-range display/audible indication feature can be enabled by a qualified radio technician. The display alternately shows OUT OF RANGE and the current selected mode, and a low-pitched tone sounds every six seconds: • When the radio is out of range of the system and can no longer lock onto the control channel •...

  • Page 81: Trunked Announcement

    Initiating an Announcement If your radio has been programmed to allow announcement calls: Rotate the Mode knob to locate the announcement-group mode. Press the microphone PTT button to initiate the announcement. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 82 Trunking Operation Notes...

  • Page 83: Secure Operation

    • Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) (page 78) Note: Keyloading is not available from the control head in a remote mount configuration; however, it is available from the front of the transceiver. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 84: Receiving A Private Message

    Secure Operation Receiving a Private Message Select a mode by rotating the Mode knob. Using the Volume Knob, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. In conventional modes and, if enabled, in trunking modes, the BUSY light blinks and the radio unmutes when the radio is receiving a private message.

  • Page 85: System Considerations

    The keyfail reminder will not sound when the radio is in clear mode. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 86: Selecting An Encryption Key (Conventional Only)

    Secure Operation Selecting an Encryption Key (Conventional Only) The Select Key feature allows you to manually select any one of the 16 encryption keys. If the current mode is programmed with key selection being strapped to force the current mode to use a predetermined key, the Select Key menu will not appear as a Secure menu item.
  • Page 87 Pressing the PTT button exits the menu without saving the selected key choice and allows the radio to transmit. When you abort the key-select menu, the radio uses the key that was selected prior to entry into the menu. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 88: Selecting An Encryption Index (Conventional Only)

    Secure Operation Selecting an Encryption Index (Conventional Only) The Select an Index 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 index, and another group of three different keys structured to another index.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Similar problems indicate a system malfunction rather than a radio failure. If symptoms persist or, if your unit exhibits other problems, contact a qualified radio technician. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting Notes...

  • Page 91: Accessories

    VHF, 136–174 MHz, halfwave, roof mount RAD4002_RB VHF, 136–144 MHz, quarterwave RAD4003_RB VHF, 144–150.8 MHz, quarterwave RAD4004_RB VHF, 150.8–162 MHz, quarterwave RAD4005_RB VHF, 162–174 MHz, quarterwave RAD4010_RB VHF, 136–174 MHz, halfwave, roof mount ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 92 Accessories HAE4003_ UHF, 450–470 MHz, quarterwave whip HAE4004_ UHF, 470–512 MHz, quarterwave HAE4011_ UHF, 450–470 MHz, 3.5 db, roof mount HAE4012_ UHF, 470–495 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mount HAE4013_ UHF, 494–512 MHz, 3.0 db, roof mount HAE6010_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, 3.5 db gain HAE6011_ UHF, 380–433 MHz, 5.0 db gain HAE6012_...

  • Page 93: Bull Horns For Siren And Public Address

    HKN6168A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 10M (30 FT) HKN6169A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 5M (17 FT) HKN6170A Remote Mount Cable (CAN) - 3M (10 FT) HKN6182A Cable/Adapter, Keyloader ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 94: Microphones

    Accessories HKN6184A Cable, CH Programming (RS-USB) HKN6183A Cable, CH Programming (RS-232) HKN6184 Flash/Programming cable (USB) HKN6183 Flash/Programming cable (RS232) YLN1148_ Armored, for handset/hangup mic HMN4082A Armored, for handset/hangup mic Microphones Part No. Description HMN1079_ Motorcycle Palm D-Sub 9 connector HMN4081A Motorcycle Palm GCAI connector HMN4079_ Keypad Mic...

  • Page 95: Remote Mounting Kits

    13 W remote weather-resistant HSN6003_ Motorcycle, weather-resistant Trunnion Kits Part No. Description HLN6909_ Quick-release, high-power HLN6910_ Standard high-power HKN6186A Trunnion, CH Remote Mount HLN6861 HDWR Millenium St. Install - Mid Power ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...

  • Page 96: Appendix: Maritime Radio Use In The Vhf Frequency Range

    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: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”...

  • Page 97: Non-Commercial Call Channel

    US Coast Guard. Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 156.050 160.650 156.100 160.700 156.150 160.750 156.200 160.800 156.250 160.850 156.300 – 156.350 160.950 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 98 Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued) Frequency (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Receive 156.400 – 156.450 156.450 156.500 156.500 156.550 156.550 156.600 156.600 13** 156.650 156.650 156.700 156.700 15** 156.750 156.750 156.800 156.800 17**...
  • Page 99 US waters. ** Low power (1 W) only *** Guard band Note: A – in the Receive column indicates that the channel is transmit only. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 100 Glossary Acknowledgment of communication. Channel A group of characteristics, such as transmit/ receive frequency pairs, radio parameters, and encryption encoding. Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line. Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you.

  • Page 101: Glossary

    Radio Frequency. A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions (about 10 kHz to 10,000,000 MHz). RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 102 Glossary Squelch The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined threshold. With carrier squelch, you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio’s preset squelch level. Standby An operating condition whereby the radio’s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data.

  • Page 103: Limited 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 104 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 which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty...

  • Page 105: Commercial Warranty And Service

    Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 106 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 107: Service

    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. ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 108 Commercial Warranty and Service Notes...
  • Page 109 ......50 conventional mode, monitoring basic operation ......11 activity ........16 box, hang up (HUB) ....32 current zone button change mode ......13 PTT .........27 select mode ......13 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 110 Index frequency ranges 800 MHz ........2 delete nuisance mode ......28 scan list channel ......31 digital trunking system glossary ........91 considerations ......75 display, brightness adjustment ..6 dynamic regrouping hang time ........24 receiving an ID assignment ..66 hang up box (HUB) ..... 32 requesting ........67 Home mode, selecting .......

  • Page 111: Index

    67 restore mode priorities ......29 nuisance mode ....... 28 O5 Control Head Foldout ....i ruthless preemption ....71 operation basic ........11 control head ......4 scan .........23 scan ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
  • Page 112 Index autoscan ........23 slaving, mode ........ 7 indicator ........24 smart PTT ........50 non-priority .......23 SmartZone non-talkback ......27 description ....... 68 operation .........23 lock on a site ......69 operator-selectable ....23 site trunking ......69 priority ........23 site-button operation ....68 talkback ........27 squelch, adjusting level ....
  • Page 113 ......67 select-enabled ......67 troubleshooting ......79 unlimited telephone interconnect ......38 VHF frequency ......2 maritime radio use ....86 viewing scan list ......26 volume, adjusting ......6 warranty ........95 zone selection ......12 ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with O5 Control Head...
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