Motorola Astro XTL 1500, User Manual

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2
Getting to Know Your Radio
Major Radio Components
Your radio has two major components: the radio unit installed in your
vehicle and the control head that is used to activate various radio
features. You may also have radio accessories installed based on the
specific configuration of your radio.
This user guide describes how to use your radio and its control head.
The foldout page inside the back cover of this guide contains an
illustration of the control head showing all the controls and
programmable buttons situated on the control head. Keep this foldout
open as a reference as you review the procedures in this user guide.
The XTL 1500 Radio
The XTL 1500 radio unit contains a receiver, a transmitter, and
associated internal circuitry. The radio is programmed by your system
manager to meet your specific needs and/or those of your workgroup.
The Control Head
The control head that came with your XTL 1500 radio has the
following features (refer to the foldout at the back of this user guide):
• Power On/Volume Knob : Used to turn the radio on or off and
also to adjust the volume (see page 4).
• One-line, 8-character-per-line, liquid-crystal display (LCD) :
Shows alphanumeric messages or feature information as you
use your radio. Also displays annunciators above the character
lines, indicating the status of certain radio functions (see
page 7).
• Mode Knob : Used to rotate through the list of avaiable options.
• Orange Button (T1) : Programmed as as the emergency button
but can be custom programmed as any other feature.
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