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GETTING STARTED
HANDS-FREE USE/VOX
Motorola Solutions XT Series radios can 
operate hands-free (VOX) when used with 
compatible VOX accessories. 
With Compatible VOX Accessories
The default factory setting for VOX sensitivity 
level is OFF (Level 0). Before using VOX, use 
the Computer Programming Software (CPS) to 
change the VOX sensitivity level from 
1 (lowest) to 9 (highest).Then, perform the 
following steps:
1. Turn the radio OFF.
2. Open accessory cover.
3. Insert the audio accessory’s plug firmly into 
accessory port.
4. Turn radio ON. The LED Indicator will be solid 
red for 2 seconds.
5. Lower radio volume BEFORE placing 
accessory near ear.
6. To transmit, speak into accessory microphone 
and to receive, stop talking.
Note: To order accessories, contact your Motorola 
Solutions point of purchase.
Hands Free without Accessories (iVOX)
• Enable / Disable iVOX via CPS.
• There is a short delay between the time when you 
start talking and when the radio transmits.
Setting VOX Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the radio's accessory or 
microphone can be adjusted during VOX 
operation to suit different operating 
VOX 
Accessory
Accessory Port/
Connector