6881094C28-D July 16, 2004
Performance Checks: Display Radio Test Mode (Models II and III) 5-3
NOTE: All displays are temporary and will expire without any user intervention. If
information is longer than the physical length of the radio’s display, the information
will wrap around to the next display. After the last display, “RF TEST” is displayed.
To freeze any of the displays, press the left arrow on the 4-Way Navigation Button.
To resume automatic scrolling, press the right arrow on the 4-Way Navigation
Button. To rapidly scroll forward through the displays, continue pressing the right
arrow. You cannot scroll backwards.
3. Do one of the following:
• Press the Top Side Button to stop the displays and toggle between RF test mode and the
Control Top and Keypad test mode. The test mode menu “CH TEST” is displayed,
indicating that you have selected the Control Top and Keypad test mode. Go to Section
“5.2.3 Control Top and Keypad Test Mode” on page 5-5.
NOTE: Each press of the Top Side Button will toggle between “CH TEST” and “RF TEST.”
• Press the Top Button (Orange button) to stop the displays and put the radio into the RF
test mode. The test mode menu, “1 CSQ”, is displayed, indicating test frequency 1
, Carrier
SQ
uelch mode. Go to Section “5.2.2 RF Test Mode” below.
NOTE: Once your radio is in a particular test mode, you must turn off the radio and turn it
back on again to access the other test mode.
5.2.2 RF Test Mode
When the ASTRO XTS 5000 radio is operating in its normal environment, the radio's microcomputer
controls the RF channel selection, transmitter key-up, and receiver muting, according to the
customer codeplug configuration. However, when the unit is on the bench for testing, alignment, or
repair, it must be removed from its normal environment using a special routine, called RF TEST
MODE.
EMC Secure Version Version of the encryption hardware When the radio is secure
equipped
Encryption Type 1 Type of encryption being used When the radio is secure
equipped
Encryption Type 2 Type of encryption being used When the radio is secure
equipped
Model Number The radio’s model number, as
programmed in the codeplug
Always
Serial Number The radio’s serial number, as programmed
in the codeplug
Always
ROM Size The memory capacity of the host FLASH
part
Always
FLASHcode The FLASH codes as programmed in the
codeplug
Always
Table 5-2. Test-Mode Displays (Continued)
Name of Display Description Appears