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Motorola ASTRO XTSTM4250 User Manual

Motorola ASTRO XTSTM4250
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ASTRO
®
XTS
TM
4250
Portable Digital Radio
Advanced Model
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Motorola ASTRO XTSTM4250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
FrequencyVHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz
Channels1000
P25 ComplianceYes
TypePortable Radio
Frequency RangeVHF: 136-174 MHz, UHF: 380-520 MHz, 700/800 MHz: 764-870 MHz
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C

Summary

General Radio Operation

Notations Used in This Manual

Explains symbols and notations used throughout the manual for clarity and safety.

Your XTS 4250 Advanced Model Radio

Provides an overview of the specific radio model being documented.

Physical Features of the XTS 4250 Advanced Model Radio

Details the physical components and layout of the radio device.

Programmable Controls

Describes controls that can be assigned specific software-activated features.

Display

Explains the radio's screen, its resolution, and what it displays.

Backlight

Instructions on how to activate and use the display and keypad backlighting.

Status Symbols

Explains various symbols displayed on the radio to indicate operating conditions.

Menu Entry and Navigation

Covers menu entries (softkeys), select buttons, and navigation controls for accessing features.

Home and App Buttons

Details the functions of the Home button and the App button, reserved for future use.

4-Way Navigation and Keypad

Explains the 4-Way Navigation button and the alphanumeric keypad for input.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of different LED colors and patterns on the radio.

Alert Tones

Lists and explains various alert tones used by the radio for different conditions.

Standard Accessories

Battery

Discusses battery types, charging, and charge status indication methods.

Battery Installation and Removal

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting and detaching the battery from the radio.

Smart Battery Status

Explains how to view the charge status of a smart battery using the menu or a dedicated button.

Antenna Installation

Information on installing and removing the radio's antenna.

Belt Clip Attachment

Instructions for attaching and removing the belt clip from the radio.

Universal Connector Cover

Details on how to remove and attach the cover for the universal connector.

Radio On and Off

Turn the Radio On

Step-by-step guide to powering the radio on and what to expect during startup.

Turn the Radio Off

Step-by-step guide to powering the radio off.

Zones and Channels

Select a Zone

Instructions on how to select a desired zone using the menu or a switch.

Select a Channel

Instructions on selecting a channel within a zone using the knob or menu.

Receive / Transmit

Basic Receive/Transmit Operation

Explains basic transmit/receive using PTT and volume knob, without special buttons.

Use Preprogrammed Volume Set Button

Details using a preprogrammed button to set the volume level before transmitting.

Use Preprogrammed Monitor Button

Explains how to use the Monitor button to listen for channel activity.

Conventional Mode Operation

Common Radio Features

Selectable Power Level

Explains how to select transmit power levels for range and battery conservation.

Radio Lock and Password Management

Covers radio lock features, unlocking, and changing passwords for security.

Enable/Disable Radio Lock Feature

Explains how to enable or disable the radio lock feature on secure radios.

Mute/Unmute Keypad Tones

Instructions on turning keypad tones on or off using the menu or a dedicated button.

Conventional Squelch Operation

Describes analog and digital options for squelch operation to filter received audio.

PL Defeat Function

Explains how to override coded squelch (DPL or PL) for any channel.

Time-out Timer

Details the time-out timer feature that limits transmission duration.

Emergency Features

Send an Emergency Alarm

How to activate an emergency alarm to send a data transmission to a dispatcher.

Send an Emergency Call

How to initiate an emergency call for priority dispatch access.

Send a Silent Emergency Alarm

How to send an emergency alarm without audible or visible alerts.

Lists Management

View a List

How to view stored lists such as call, page, phone, or scan lists.

Edit List Numbers

Steps to edit numbers within call, page, or phone lists.

Edit a Scan List

Instructions for modifying scan list members and their priorities.

Scan Operations

Turn Scan On or Off

How to enable or disable the radio's scanning feature using the menu or a switch.

Delete a Nuisance Channel

How to temporarily remove unwanted channels from a scan list.

Conventional Scan Priority Changes

Explains how to make dynamic priority changes within conventional scan lists.

Telephone Calls

Quick Access Phone Calls

How to make a phone call using a preprogrammed one-touch button.

Answer and Initiate Phone Calls

How to answer and start outgoing phone calls on the radio.

Select and Make Phone Calls

Instructions for selecting a number and completing an outgoing phone call.

Private Calls

Quick Access Private Calls

How to initiate a private call using a preprogrammed one-touch button.

Answer and Initiate Private Calls

How to receive and start outgoing private calls to other radios.

Selective Calls

Quick Access Selective Calls

How to make a selective call using a preprogrammed one-touch button.

Initiate a Selective Call

Steps to start an outgoing selective call to a specific radio.

Call Alert Paging

Quick Access Call Alerts

How to send a call alert page using a preprogrammed one-touch button.

Answer a Call Alert Page

How to receive and acknowledge an incoming call alert page.

Initiate a Call Alert Page

Steps to send an individual or group call alert page.

Conventional Talkgroup Calls

Select a Talkgroup

How to select a talkgroup for group communications in conventional mode.

Status Calls

Send a Status Call

How to send predefined status messages to a dispatcher.

Repeater or Direct Operation

Select Repeater/Direct Mode

Instructions on choosing between repeater and direct modes for communication.

Smart PTT Operation

Special Radio Features

Secure Operations Overview

Discusses secure radio operation for voice security and digital encryption.

Managing Secure Transmissions

How to select secure or clear transmissions using the Secure/Clear switch.

Managing Encryption Keys

Information on loading encryption keys and managing them.

Key Selection and Management

How to select and manage encryption keys stored in the radio.

Keyset Selection

How to select groups of encryption keys (keysets) for different operational needs.

Key Zeroization (Erasing Keys)

Instructions for erasing single or all encryption keys from the radio.

Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR)

How to request key reprogramming remotely from a dispatcher.

Digital PTT ID

Explains the feature that displays and transmits the radio's ID number.

View Radio ID Number

How to view the radio's unique identification number.

Dynamic Regrouping and Reprogram Request

Explains dynamic regrouping and how to request reprogramming assignments from dispatch.

Select Enable/Disable Radios

How radios are classified by dispatchers as Select Enabled or Select Disabled.

Trunking System Controls

Failsoft Operation

Explains the Failsoft feature for continuous communication during system failures.

Out-of-Range Status

Describes what happens when the radio goes out of system range.

Site Lock

Lock or Unlock a Site

How to lock the radio to a specific site, preventing roaming.

Site Trunking Explained

Site View and Change

View Current Site Information

How to view the current site name and signal strength indication.

Change Current Site

How to force the radio to scan and change to a new site.

Time and Date

Edit Time and Date Settings

Instructions for programming the radio's current time and date.

Helpful Tips

Radio Care, Cleaning, and Handling

General advice on radio care, cleaning, handling, and things to avoid.

Service Information

Information on Motorola's maintenance and service programs for the product.

Battery Management

Battery Life Factors

Factors affecting battery life and how to maximize it.

Battery Charging Procedures

Instructions for charging Motorola batteries using approved chargers.

Battery Charge Status Indicators

How the radio indicates battery charge status via LED, sounds, and symbols.

Battery Recycling and Disposal

Guidance on recycling and proper disposal of rechargeable batteries.

Antenna Information

Antenna Compatibility and Frequencies

Information about antenna compatibility and frequency ranges.

Accessories

Approved Antennas

Lists approved antenna models compatible with the radio.

Batteries and Battery Accessories

Lists approved batteries and related accessories for the radio.

Carry Accessories

Lists approved accessories for carrying the radio, such as belt clips and cases.

Chargers and Line Cords

Lists approved chargers and line cords for batteries and connectivity.

Surveillance Earpieces

Lists various earpieces for discreet audio monitoring.

Headsets and Interface Modules

Lists approved headsets, accessories, and interface modules for audio.

Microphones and Commport Devices

Lists approved external microphones and integrated Commport devices.

Switches and Vehicular Adapters

Lists approved switches and vehicular adapters for radio use.

Glossary

Terms A-D

Provides definitions for terms starting with A, B, C, and D used in the manual.

Terms E-G

Provides definitions for terms starting with E, F, and G used in the manual.

Terms K-N

Provides definitions for terms starting with K, L, and N used in the manual.

Terms O-P

Provides definitions for terms starting with O and P used in the manual.

Terms R-S

Provides definitions for terms starting with R and S used in the manual.

Terms T-Z

Provides definitions for terms starting with T, U, V, W, Y, and Z used in the manual.

Commercial Warranty

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the terms and duration of the limited warranty for Motorola communication products.

General Warranty Provisions

Outlines general provisions and limitations of the Motorola product warranty.

State Law Rights and Service

Explains specific legal rights and instructions for obtaining warranty service.

Warranty Exclusions

Lists conditions and damages that are excluded from the product warranty coverage.

Patent and Software Provisions

Covers Motorola's responsibilities regarding patent infringement claims and software usage rights.

Governing Law and Notes

Specifies governing laws and includes concluding notes regarding the warranty.

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