L3Harris XL Series User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

14221-1850-2000

Rev. C, April 2024

XL Series Mobile Radios

XL-200M and XL-185M

Table of Contents3
Regulatory and Safety Information8
Safety Symbol Conventions8
Rf Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information for Fcc Occupational Use Requirements8
Federal Communications Commission Regulations9
Compliance with Rf Exposure Standards9
Mobile Antennas10
Table 1-1: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance from LMR Antenna (Based on Maximum Gain of Non-Yagi/Non-Log Periodic Antennas)10
Approved Accessories11
Contact Information11
Regulatory Approvals11
Applicable Type Acceptance/Certification Numbers11
Table 1-2: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance from LMR Antenna (Based on Maximum Gain of Yagi/Log Periodic Antennas) Mobile Command Center Applications11
FCC Part 1512
Industry Canada12
Occupational Safety Guidelines and Safety Training Information12
Common Hazards13
Safe Driving Recommendations14
Operating Rules and Regulations14
Operating Tips15
Citizens Band Operation in Australia/New Zealand15
Renseignements Sur la Réglementation et Sécurité16
Conventions Sur les Symboles de Sécurité16
Renseignements Sur une Exposition à L'énergie des Rf16
Renseignements Sur le Contrôle et la Sensibilisation à L'énergie des RF pour les Exigences D'une Utilisation Professionnelle de la FCC16
Règlements de la Federal Communications Commission (" Commission FéDérale des Communications " aux États-Unis)17
Conformité aux Normes D'exposition aux Rf18
Antennes Mobiles19
Accessoires Approuvés19
Coordonnées19
Interférence des Radiofréquences20
Partie 15 de la FCC20
Industrie Canada20
Renseignements Sur la Formation Sur la Santé et la Sécurité au Travail20
Introduction21
Description21
Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH)22
XL Control Head22
Figure 3-1: Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH)22
Figure 3-2: XL Control Head22
Connected Core Module (CCM)23
Keypad Mobile Microphone (Kmm)23
Figure 3-3: Keypad Mobile Microphone23
Cleaning24
Options and Accessories24
Table 3-1: Options and Accessories24
Related Publications26
Basic Operation27
Radio Controls27
Figure 4-1: Control Head Controls27
Figure 4-2: Keypad Mobile Microphone (KMM) Controls27
Figure 4-3: XL Rugged Hand-Held Controller (RHHC)28
Table 4-1: Radio Controls, Indicators, and Connectors29
Before First Use30
Power on and Set Volume30
Vida ® ID30
User Login30
Provisioning31
Radio Displays31
Figure 4-4: Sample Main Front Display31
Table 4-2: Radio Icons31
Status Messages32
Table 4-3: Status Messages32
Predefined Menu Layouts33
Table 4-4: Predefined Menu Layouts33
Menu36
Figure 4-5: Top-Level Menu Listing36
Figure 4-6: Call Menu36
Table 4-5: Menu Navigation37
Alert Tones41
Table 4-6: Alert Tones41
Select Zone/System42
Select Group/Channel43
Lock/Unlock Keypad43
Group Calls44
Transmit a Group Call44
Receive a Group Call44
Individual Calls45
Transmit an Individual Call45
Receiving an Individual Call46
User Profiles47
Noise Cancellation48
Enable Noise Cancellation49
Using Noise Cancellation49
The Effect of Distance from the Microphone49
Voice Versus Noise Reference Microphone50
Enable/Disable Encryption50
Figure 4-7: Voice Microphone50
Figure 4-8: Noise Reference Microphone50
Channel Guard (Analog Conventional Only)51
Use Talkaround to Bypass Repeater (Analog and P25 Conventional Only)52
Type 99 Operation53
Enable/Disable Type 9954
Disable after PTT54
Auto Reset54
Call Alert (Page)54
Send Alert54
Receive Alert55
Telephone Interconnect55
Dtmf56
Start Scan56
Stop Scan58
Monitor and Squelch Types (Conventional Only)59
Nuisance Delete59
Failsoft61
Conventional Failsoft (EDACS)61
Failsoft (P25 Trunked)61
Emergency Operation61
Declaring an Emergency Call61
Receiving an Emergency Call62
Stealth Emergency62
MDC-1200 (Analog Conventional Only)62
Normal PTT Operation62
MDC PTT ID Receive Handling63
Emergency Declaration63
Multigroup (P25 Trunking Only)63
Beon Operation64
Ignition Shut-Off Timer64
Advanced Operations65
View/Change Personalities65
View Personalities65
Change Active Personality66
Situational Awareness (Sa) - P25 Conventional Only67
User Defined Zones68
Mixed System Zone70
Info Menu70
Audio Settings71
Display Settings72
Gps Settings74
Position Info75
Bluetooth75
Enable Bluetooth75
Pair Devices76
Clock Settings77
Select Language78
Set up Scan78
Default, Priority 1, and Priority 2 Channels78
Trunked/Conventional Scanning79
Vote Scan (Analog and P25 Conventional Only)79
Edit Scan List80
Set or Remove Priority 1 and Priority 2 Channels80
Custom Scan Lists82
Wide Area System Scan (P25 Trunked)83
Site Lock84
Radio Status85
Radio Message86
Radio Textlink86
Radio Textlink Messages86
Radio Textlink Forms87
View Received Messages88
Faults/Alerts89
Tone Encode89
Encryption90
Zeroize Keys from Radio90
Protected Keys90
Global Encryption91
Select Keyset92
View Key List92
Delete Individual Keys93
OTAR Configuration93
P25 Conventional Fallback94
Stealth Mode94
Emergency Check-In Timer95
Wi-Fi Client Selection96
External Speaker96
Programming98
L3Harris Device Management98
Programming Via Rpm298
Wi-Fi Programming99
Edit Channel (Analog and P25 Conventional Only)99
Figure 6-1: Wi-Fi Install Active99
Otap101
Table 6-1: Valid Frequency Ranges101
Programmable Buttons102
Table 6-2: Programmable Button Options102
Programmable Icons104
Data Only Configuration104
Reference107
Marine Frequencies107
Table 7-1: Marine Frequencies107
Narrowbanding108
Lte Power on Timing109
Glossary110
Basic Troubleshooting113
Error Messages113
Table 9-1: Displayed Error Messages, Reasons, and Resolutions113
Otar Errors/Information115
Technical Assistance116
Warranty116
Appendix Awi-Fi Programming117
Table 11-1: Wi-Fi Feature Support121
Appendix Bconfiguring Encryption123

Questions and Answers:

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Robert MartinezAug 17, 2025
What to do if zeroize failed on L3Harris Radio?
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  Lauren SandovalAug 17, 2025
  If the zeroize process failed on your L3Harris Radio, it could be due to a radio problem. Power cycle the radio. If the problem persists, contact L3Harris.
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Holly EllisAug 19, 2025
What to do if pairing failed on L3Harris Radio?
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  amy43Aug 20, 2025
  If the Bluetooth pairing fails on your L3Harris Radio, ensure that the device you are trying to pair with is discoverable. Then, attempt to re-pair the device.

L3Harris XL Series Specifications

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Brand	L3Harris
Model	XL Series
Category	Radio
Language	English

L3Harris XL Series User Manual

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L3Harris XL Series Specifications