Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Notations Used in This Manual
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of note, caution, warning, and danger
notations. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and due care must be
taken and observed.
NOTE: An operational procedure, practice, or condition that is essential to emphasize.
1.2 Radio Description
The ASTRO XTL 5000 digital mobile radio is Motorola’s newest two-way mobile radio designed for
your organization’s most demanding needs. The XTL 5000 Mobile is available in the 764–870 MHz
frequency band with 3.5–35 W variable power (2 W itinerant).
The ASTRO XTL 5000 radios are among the most sophisticated two-way radios available. They
have a new robust design for radio users who need high performance, quality, and reliability in their
daily communications. This new architecture provides the capability of supporting a multitude of
legacy and advanced features resulting in a more cost-effective two-way radio communications
solution.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, might
result in equipment damage.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or injury.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or
injury.
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C a u t i o n
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W A R N I N G
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D A N G E R
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