Alaska Land Mobile Radio

XTS 5000 Functional Controls

The Motorola XTS 5000 portable radio features several controls for operation:

• On/Off/Volume Knob: Located on the top of the radio, this knob controls power and audio volume.
• Concentric Switch: Positioned near the volume knob, this switch is labeled "Secure / O Clear" and is used to select between secure and clear operating modes.
• 16-Position Select Knob: A rotary knob used to select modes or channels.
• Orange Button: Prominently located, this button is labeled "EMERGENCY" and is used to initiate an emergency alert.
• 3 Position Switch: A toggle switch on the side, typically used for functions like A-Scan On, B-Blank, or C-Keypad Lock.
• Top Side: Features the Display Lamp.
• Side Button 1: Located on the side of the radio, used for Call Response & Monitor (Conv.).
• Side Button 2: Also on the side, used for Site/Search/RSSI functions.
• PTT Button: The Push-To-Talk button, used for transmitting voice.
• 4-Way Navigation Button: A directional button for navigating menus and options.
• Home Button: Used to return to the home screen or default channel.
• Keypad: Located below the display, used for entering data and commands.
• Speaker/Mic: Integrated speaker and microphone grille.
• Display: The screen that shows information, status, and menu options.
• Menu Select Buttons: Context-sensitive soft keys located below the display, labeled with functions shown directly above them on the screen.
• Not Used: Buttons designated with no current function.

(Refer to Figure 1 for a visual representation of these controls.)

Display Indication and Status Symbols

Upon powering up, the XTS 5000 will revert to the last channel selected before it was powered down.

Status Symbols: The display can show various symbols indicating the radio's operational status. The following table lists common symbols and their meanings. Note that all available status symbols are shown for illustration purposes only, and not all may be displayed at one time during normal operation.

(Refer to Figure 2 for display examples and Figure 3 for soft key and navigation button layout.)

Soft Keys: The "dot soft keys" (the 1, 2, or 3 dot Menu Select Buttons) select the function shown over them on the display. As you change programming modes, the function of these soft keys changes to match the display.

Normal Operation

When powered up with the ON/OFF Volume Knob, the XTS 5000 should be on your "Home Zone/Channel" (the last zone/channel selected when the radio was powered down). If the required Home Zone is not displayed, follow these steps:

1. Press the [1-dot soft key] on the keypad under ZONE on the display. The first letter on the display will flash on and off.
2. Press the left or right arrow on the 4-Way Navigation Button ← → to select the ADM Zone.
3. Press the [Home Button] to select the ADM Zone and rotate the 16-Position Select Knob until ADMN 8 is displayed.
4. Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button and wait for the Talk Permit Tones (3 quick beeps) before speaking.

Incident Operations

During an incident, dispatch or the Communications Unit Leader (COML) will assign a Command (CMD) or Tactical (TAC) channel for the incident. A typical assignment would be "Command 2 (CMD 2) or North Tactical 2 (NTAC 2)."

• Selecting Command or Tactical Channel: In the Incident Command (IC) Zone, rotate the 16-Position Select Knob until the desired channel is displayed. If you are assigned a channel away from your Home Channel, follow procedures 1 through 3 above to select the proper assigned zone and channel.
• Command Channel: When dispatched to an incident, acknowledge your arrival at the scene to dispatch or the assigned COML on the IC HAIL Channel for that region. Dispatch or the COML will assign you to the appropriate Command Channel.
• TAC Channel: Communications between agency/unit first responders should be on the assigned Tactical channels or day-to-day channels.

Scanning Use and Review

Place the Three Position toggle switch in the A position.

• To review the zones and channels (modes) programmed to scan, press the [3-dot soft key] under VIEW on the display and then press the [1-dot soft key] under SCAN. The square in the upper right of the display now indicates you are in the SCAN review or programming mode.
• Press the Left or Right keys on the 4-Way Navigation Button ← → to review the zones and channels setup to scan.
• Press the [Home Button] to return to normal operation.

Note: You can scan multiple zones and channels outside of the normal zone or the zone you are assigned. During an active incident, this may cause you to miss a call. Use of the scan function is NOT recommended on the ALMR System.

Scanning Programming

To program a zone, or channels (modes) within a zone, for scanning:

• Press the [2-dot soft key] under PROG and then use the left or right 4-Way Navigation Button ← → until SCAN appears above the [1-dot soft key].
• Depress the [1-dot soft key]. The flashing square in the upper right of the display now indicates you are in the scan review or programming mode.
• The [3-dot soft key] (RCL/recall) button will allow you to review the channels and zones currently set to scan.

To select a channel for scanning, toggle the left or right 4-Way Navigation Button ← → until the desired channel is displayed. Press the [1-dot soft key] SEL. The [check mark emoji] symbol ✓ will appear in the display indicating this channel is set to scan. To delete a channel from the scan list, press the [2-dot soft key] DEL (delete) key. You can select up to 15 channels per System for scanning. If you exceed 15 selections, you will receive an error beep. Press the [Home Button] to save your selections and return to normal operation.

Note: If you turn on the Scan function and receive a low tone, and the display indicates "EMPTY LIST," you have no channels programmed for scan. Turn off the scan switch and program a scan list.

Emergency Button

When depressed, the Top Orange Button will send an emergency alert to the Dispatch Center indicating your channel/talkgroup and subscriber unit number. You will be called immediately by Dispatch and asked the nature of your emergency. If you have hit this button accidentally, you must cancel it by holding it for two seconds, or until the beeping goes away. You will still need to transmit the nature of the emergency, or the error, to the Dispatcher so he/she can clear the alarm. The Emergency button is to be used for EMERGENCIES only.

IMPORTANT: ALMR radios are NOT equipped with GPS. This means if you hit the Emergency button (aside from lots of bells), no one knows your location or what your emergency is. If you can move and talk, notify dispatch with a voice call and the nature of your emergency.

Signal Strength and Coverage

There is a signal strength indicator on the display. If you are out of range, the indicator bars will drop to none, and the radio will emit a long, repeating beep. Move your location or try your vehicle radio.

Tone Mute Button

On the menu above there is a MUTE selection. When pressed, this brings up the option to turn on/off the beep tone when any button is pressed.

Top Side Purple Button

This button turns the Display Lamp on/off.

Side Button #1

Used when someone is privately calling your radio and to monitor a conventional/simplex channel. To monitor the channel, press and hold the side button #1 as long as you want to monitor the channel.

Direct Operation (CONV)

The CONV (conventional) channels operate in Conventional/Simplex mode. That is, local unit to local unit without going through the repeaters. This mode can be used for local operations like traffic control or training, without tying up a repeater frequency. Channel 8 in the State and Regional IC Zones is a conventional/simplex channel.

Site Switch

Your radio is programmed to automatically allow you to roam throughout the ALMR System, much like a cell phone system, without any action on your part. However, there may be times, such as when a site goes into SITE TRUNKING, when you may wish to have your radio affiliate with a different repeater site.

• Press the Side Button 2 briefly to display the current site with which your radio is affiliated. The radio will display the repeater site you are affiliated with for approximately two seconds. The radio will then display the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and a number between 0 and 120 (any number above 60 is considered good). After approximately two seconds, the radio will return to normal operation.
• To force the radio to affiliate with a different repeater site, press and hold the SITE button (side button #2) until SCANNING appears in the display. The radio will attempt to affiliate with a different repeater site. The radio may affiliate with a different site, or it may re-affiliate with the same site. Press SITE button (side button #2) to confirm which site you are now affiliated with. If you need to affiliate with a different site, repeat these actions until you affiliate with an adequate site.

Appendix: Radio Tones

This table describes various tones and their meanings:

Maintenance

Removing Microphone Connector Plate: Always turn the radio off first before performing any maintenance.

• Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector.
• Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while prying the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver.
• Ensure you put the cover somewhere where you can find it!

Attaching the Battery:

1. With the radio turned off, insert the top edge of the battery into the radio's frame as shown.
2. Rotate the battery toward the radio and press down until the battery clicks into place.

Removing the Battery:

1. With the radio turned off, press the release button on the bottom of the battery until the battery releases from the radio.
2. Remove the battery from the radio.

Remember - your radio is your lifeline. Know it well!