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1-2 Introduction: Radio Description
1.3 Radio Description
The ASTRO XTS 5000 radios are among the most sophisticated two-way radios available. The
radios are available in the VHF (136–174 MHz), UHF Range 1 (380–470 MHz), UHF Range 2 (450-
520 MHz), and 764-870 MHz frequency bands.
The ASTRO XTS 5000 radio provides improved voice quality across more coverage area. The digital
process, called embedded signaling, intermixes system signaling information with digital voice,
resulting in improved system reliability and the capability of supporting a multitude of advanced
features.
ASTRO XTS 5000 radios are available in three basic models. Table 1-1 describes their basic
features.
1.4 FLASHport
®
The ASTRO XTS 5000 radio utilizes Motorola’s FLASHport technology. FLASHport makes it
possible to add software that drives the radio’s capabilities both at the time of purchase and later on.
Previously, changing a radio’s features and capabilities meant significant modifications or buying a
new radio. But now, similar to how a computer can be loaded with different software, the radio’s
features and capabilities can be upgraded with FLASHport software.
Table 1-1. ASTRO XTS 5000 Basic Features
Feature Model I Model II Model III
Display None LCD
Fully bit-mapped.
Normal operation = 4 lines/12 characters per line
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol)
mode = 6 lines/16 characters per line
Keypad None 3 x 2 Menu Buttons
(with 4-way Navigation
button)
3 x 2 Menu Buttons
(with 4-way Navigation
button),
3 x 4 Alphanumeric Keypad
Channel Capability 48 512 512
Dialing from Prestored List No Yes Yes
Programmable Softkeys No Yes Yes
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