This manual describes how to operate an ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 
Full-Featured Model Portable Radio. 
The full-featured model has a display, a 3 x 2 control  
keypad, and a 3 x 4 alphanumeric keypad.
This manual first introduces you to your new radio. Then it covers general 
radio operation and commonly used radio features. Next, special radio features 
available on an ASTRO Digital XTS 3000 radio are described. The back section 
of this manual includes a glossary, alert tone and status indicator tables, 
helpful tips, and an index. 
Use this manual to become familiar with your ASTRO radio. But, before 
operating your radio, please read and understand the “FCC Safety Standards” 
on the inside back cover of this manual.
 
Notations Used in This Manual
 
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, 
CAUTIONS, and Notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety 
hazards exist, and care must be taken or observed.
WARNING: An operational procedure, practice, or 
condition, etc., which may result in injury or death if not 
carefully observed.
CAUTION: An operational procedure, practice, or 
condition, etc., which may result in damage to the 
equipment if not carefully observed. 
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., 
which is essential to emphasize.
You will also notice the following special notations used to identify 
certain items:
Example
Description
 
Light Button
 
 or 
 
>
 
Buttons and keys will be shown in bold print or as a 
key symbol.
 
“
  
FF
FF
II
II
RR
RR
EE
EE
  
  
DD
DD
II
II
SS
SS
PP
PP
  
  
NN
NN
WW
WW
 
”
 
Information appearing on the radio’s display will be 
shown within quotation marks.
 
 
 
  
PP
PP
HH
HH
OO
OO
NN
NN
 
Softkeys will be shown as they would appear on the 
radio’s display.
Signifies different steps with the same end result.
Signifies alternating radio display information.
Signifies different steps with a different end results.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
Notes
 
OR
 
Preface