ASTRO XTS 2500/XTS 2500I Model III 67
Common Radio Features
Repeater or Direct Operation
Also known as TALKAROUND operation, DIRECT lets you bypass 
the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and 
receive frequencies are the same.
REPEATER operation increases the radio’s range by connecting with 
other radios through a repeater. Transmit and receive frequencies are 
different.
Select Repeater or Direct Operation 
Use the Menu
1 Press U to find DIR.
2 Press D, E, or F 
directly below DIR. The 
current operation is 
momentarily displayed.
3 Press D, E, or F 
directly below DIR or RPTR.
If DIR is selected, the display 
shows r and DIRECT MODE.
4 Press h to exit display menu 
without changing the current 
operation.
DIR
DIRECT MODE
DIR RPTR
or
RPTR MODE
DIR RPTR
 r
DIRECT MODE
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