Motorola XTL 5000 - User Manual

March 2008
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
Motorola XTL 5000 800 MHz Mobile
Radio Training
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

Motorola XTL 5000 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	Up to 1000 channels
GPS	Optional
Encryption	DES, AES, ADP (Optional)
IP Rating	IP54
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz, 380-470 MHz, 764-870 MHz
Modulation	FM
Signaling	MDC 1200, DTMF
Operating Voltage	13.6 V DC nominal (10.5-16 V DC range)
Battery Life	N/A (Base/Mobile Radio)
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F)

Summary

Training Objectives

Navigate Channels and Zones

Learn the methods for moving between different channels and defined zones.

Build Scanning Lists

Acquire the skills necessary to create and manage radio scanning lists.

XTL 5000 Control Head Components

Volume Selector Operation

Describes the function of the volume selector for adjusting radio volume.

Rotary Selector Function

Details the rotary selector's use for channel and zone selection.

Emergency Button Activation

Covers activating the emergency alert system and reset procedure.

Home Button Usage

Explains returning to the home channel and its use as enter/confirm.

Soft Keys Operation

Program Soft Key Function

Used to program the scan list.

Scan Soft Key Function

Display Brightness and Channel Changing

Changing Channels with Rotary Selector

Zone Changing Procedure

Zone Selection Process

Scanning - Adding or Deleting Channels

Initiate Scan Mode

Enter Programming Mode

Select Channel for Scan List

Add or Remove Scan Channel

Using SEL or DEL soft keys to add or remove a channel from the list.

Complete Scan List Update