Motorola Astro XTL 5000 Basic Service Manual

June 11, 2003 6881096C73-O
1-6 Introduction: Control Head Descriptions
• Display — The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display’s primary function is to display mode numbers,
mode names, volume level, and the status of options. It also functions as an on-off indicator for
the entire system and plays an integral role in the operator’s reconfiguration of options. The
display is 8 characters on W4, W5, and W7 models; 11 characters on the W9 model.
• XMIT and BUSY Indicators — The XMIT indicator lights when the radio is transmitting. The
BUSY indicator lights when the selected channel is busy.
• Scan Indicators — When scan operation detects activity on a non-priority (NON-PRI) channel,
the NON-PRI indicator light comes on. Activity on a second priority channel causes the priority
(PRI) indicator to light. First priority channel activity causes PRI to flash.
• 12-Button Keypad (W7 and W9) — The keypad is used to change the status of options and for
entering numbers. Several keys serve multiple functions. See the ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital
User’s Guide for a complete description of keypad operation.
-Site (Ste - #1 key) — Forces the radio to scan for a new site when the automatic multiple-
site select (AMSS) feature for wide-area coverage is in use.
- Page (2 or 2Pge - #2 Key) — Initiates a Call Alert page/enters Call ID list programming.
-Lock (Lck - #3 key) — Locks the radio onto the current site when the AMSS feature is in
use.
-Status (Sts - #4 key) — Used alone or in conjunction with other keypad buttons and the Sel
button to send a status transmission, indicating a predetermined condition change.
- Regroup (Rpg - #5 key) — Requests a change in the radio’s talkgroup assignment when
the dynamic regrouping feature is used.
- Message (Msg - #6 key) — Used alone or in conjunction with other keypad buttons and the
Sel button to transmit a message, indicating a response or temporary condition.
- Horn/Lights (H/L - #7 key) — Selects/enables radio external alarms.
- Monitor (Mon - #8 key) — Monitors the radio for channel traffic.
- Direct/Simplex (Dir - #9 key) — Used for talkaround (mobile-to-mobile) conversations.
- Recall (Rcl - * key) — Reviews modes in scan and phone lists.
- Delete (Del - # key) — Used when editing stored lists.

Motorola Astro XTL 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	Astro XTL 5000
Category	Radio
Language	English