Motorola XTS5000
portable radio
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The Anatomy Motorola XTS5000
Channel/Talkgroup Select
Antenna
On/Off/Volume
Concentric Keypad Lock Switch
ABC Zones
Emergency Button
Purple Button
Mic
Nuisance Delete
Scan Mode on/off
Speaker
PTT
Display
Multiple Function
Multiple Function
Multiple Function
Alpha Button
Home
4 Way Navigation
Keypad
Basic Radio Care
PREFACE: Any major maintenance should be performed by a qualified radio technician.
Physical

Do not pound, drop, or throw the radio unnecessarily. Never carry the radio by the antenna.

Keep the accessory-connector cover in place when not in use.

XTS5000 radios are ruggedized but care must still be taken to protect audio quality.
Liquid Hazards

Do not disassemble or poke vents with objects such as needles, tweezers or screwdrivers. This could
create leak paths and the radio’s submergibility will be lost.

If the battery contact area has been submerged in water, dry and clean the battery contacts before
attaching to the radio. Otherwise, the water could short-circuit the radio.

If the radio has been submerged in water, shake the radio well so any water that may be trapped inside the
speaker grille and microphone port can be removed. Water will decrease the audio quality of the radio.

Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids, corrosives, solvents or spirits.

Should the radio become soiled, wipe the casing clean with a damp cloth taking care not to allow excess
liquid or detergent to be entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry with a soft, lint-free
cloth.
Batteries

Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.

Motorola XTS5000 uses “smart” batteries - last approximately 10 hours before needing a full charge
(dependent upon daily usage). High levels of transmission will reduce battery life. Mid and hi have battery
status programmed in.

Do not attempt to use a different battery or antenna on your Motorola radio. You reduce tower coverage
and could possibly damage the radio.
Display
The most common symbols seen on your XTS5000.
On/Off /Volume Knob
Power On/Off
 Turn the On/Off Volume Control knob clockwise - LED light should flash.
– If power-up is successful, you briefly see “SELF-TEST”, then your “home” display.
– If power-up is unsuccessful, you see “ERROR XX/YY”.
 Turn the knob counterclockwise until it clicks to turn the radio off.
Volume
 Turn the On/Off Volume Control knob
clockwise until you reach the volume
you desire.
Keypad Lock
 To lock your keypad, turn the
concentric switch to the open
circle.
 Your display will quickly flash
“Keypad Lock”
 Since this is a ‘hard button’ &
not a ‘soft key’ linked to the
display, the keypad will remain
locked, even after turning off
the radio, until you move the
dial to the hashed circle.
Emergency Button
 The orange button located on top
of the radio is a “person down”
feature.
 When programmed, pressing this
button gives a visual alert (on
display) to others in your group that
you are in distress.
 To clear an active alert, press and
hold down the orange button.
Universal Connector Cover
Located on antenna side of the radio; use to connect accessories like an earphone or shoulder mic.
To prevent damage, shield this port with the connector cover when not in use.
Removal
1.
2.
Insert a flat-bladed
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 you pry the
bottom of the cover
away from the radio
with the screwdriver.
Attaching
1.
2.
3.
Insert the hooked end
of the cover into the
slot above the
connector.
Press downward on
the cover’s top to seat
it in the slot.
Rub the ball of your
thumb from the top to
the bottom of the cover
while applying
pressure toward the
radio. This should flex
the cover and snap it
into place.
Microphone
 Contrary to popular
belief, the
microphone is not
located within the
speaker screen.
 Do not cover this
small hole with
stickers or labels.
 Inspect it periodically
for dirt and build-up.
– Do not poke it with
sharp objects to clean
(toothpick, knife tip,
pen).
The Purple Button
 “Site Search” feature
 When operating on MARCS, Hamilton
County or Butler County, pressing this
button searches for a tower site when
the radio doesn’t seem to be working on
its own, or you’re getting a rejection
tone but think you should be hitting a
tower.
 Analogy: it’s like viewing available
wireless networks on your computer and
selecting the best signal.
Nuisance Delete
 Push while a displayed talkgroup is keyed up
to temporarily remove the talkgroup from your
scanlist.
– I.E. of the 10 talkgroups in your scan list, 3 are on a large
fire that you’re following. You want to hear traffic on all 3
talkgroups so you need to stay in scan mode but the other
7 talkgroups are interfering. When one of the seven come
across your radio, press Nuisance Delete. You won’t hear
from them for the remainder of your focused scanning.
 To put the talkgroup(s) back into the scan list,
change a function on the radio (change
channels, zones, turn the radio on or off) and
your scan list will reset to include all
programmed talkgroups.
Scanning
Scan On/Off Button
 Press the button with 2 raised squares
to turn your scanning function on/off.
The scan icon will appear in your
display.
 Scanning allows you to monitor traffic on
multiple channels that you choose. The
radio automatically switches to
whichever talkgroup has activity.
 Your radio can have several different
scan lists.
Editing your Scan List
1) Press and hold the scan button (bottom side button) until the Z symbol appears.
•You will see a small square flash in the upper right corner of the display indicating the programming mode
•You will also see SEL, DEL, and RCL displayed as possible selections
2) ZNUP/ZNDN + change channels to find the talkgroups you want in your Scan List
3) Press the button directly below SEL or DEL or RCL
•SEL = add the currently displayed talkgroup to the scan list
•DEL = delete the currently displayed talkgroup from the scan list
•RCL = view the next talkgroup in your scan list
•OR when adding a priority member, press the button directly below SEL additional times. You will see
= this item is in the scan list
= (dot) this item is in the scan list as the priority-two member
NOTE: Priority-one is automatically the talkgroup you’re sitting on. You can’t edit this.
4) Press the left or right side of the 4-way navigation button to select more items to be added or deleted.
•OR use the keypad to go directly to additional items to be added or deleted
•OR Use the 16 position select knob to select additional items to be added or deleted
The maximum number of members for a trunking priority monitor scan list is 15
5) Press HOME to switch out of the programming position
Motorola XTS5000
Channel/Mode Select
 To select a channel/mode, turn the rotary dial on top of the radio to select
specific talkgroups you wish to transmit/receive on.
 From “HOME” position (A1), turn the dial counterclockwise and watch the
display change from talkgroup to talkgroup in your home zone.
Transmit and Receive (PTT)
1.
Turn the radio on and select the desired talkgroup (will appear in the
display).
2.
Listen for ongoing conversations; if your talkgroup becomes available,
proceed with your transmission.
3.
Press the PTT button to transmit and wait for the talk permit tone (3
beeps). *Talk permit tone is not activated on law radios for safety
4.
When speaking, put the radio to your cheek and talk across the mic.
5.
If you hear a busy signal (honk), wait for a call back tone, key up before
the hangtime (fuzz) goes out, then proceed with your call.
6.
Release the “PTT” button to listen.
Remember to wait briefly (a breath) before beginning your conversation as
the system takes a little time to select an open channel and assign it to
you.
Selecting a Zone
Press the blue dotted
buttons that correspond
with “ZNUP” / “ZNDN” on
the display (the current
zone will be the first letter
in your title line.
Home
 Pressing this button brings the radio to the “HOME”
talkgroup which is where you will conduct your day-to-day
business.
 You must press and hold the “Home” button until the display
changes to “YOUR HOME”.
Private Calls – Initiating
(applicable to full keypad models & some agencies)
Arrow left on the directional button until
“CALL” appears on your screen.
Press the key below “CALL” on your display
to activate.
The last ID number that private called you appears on the display with
the word LIST.
• Press the “PTT” button to dial the displayed number OR
• Press the button “LIST” to enter the Private Call List OR
• Enter a new 6 digit ID number to be called via the keypad
Press the “PTT” button to transmit.
Press and hold “HOME” to exit the call.
Private Calls – Receiving
(applicable to some agencies)
When a Private Conversation Call is
received, two alert tones will sound and the
display will read “CALL RCV”.
Press the button below “CALL” on your
display… the last ID number received
appears on the display.
Press the “PTT” button to talk; release to
listen
Press and hold “HOME” to exit the call.
Page Alert - Initiate
Press the key
below the word
“PAGE” on your
display
The last ID
number that
paged you
appears on the
display and the
word “LIST”
Press the “PTT”
button to dial the
displayed
number or enter
a new 6 digit ID
number (if you
have a keypad
model)
Press the “PTT”
button to dial the
displayed
number
Press “HOME”
to exit the
feature
Page Alert – Receive
When a Page is received
• You hear 4 repeating alert
tones,
• the LED flashes green,
• the call received symbol flashes,
• “PAGE RECEIVED” is
displayed.
Press the “PTT” button This dials the displayed
ID number as a Private
Conversation Call.
Press the “HOME” button
to clear the alert and
return to the main display
Motorola XTS5000
My ID
Your 6-digit radio ID number shows on your radio display.
1. Press the button directly below “CALL” on the radio display.
2. Press the left side of the 4-way Navigation
button to find your ID.
3. Press “HOME” to return to the home display.
Editing Time & Date
Clock: 12-hour or 24-hour setting. When in 24-hour, AM/PM is not available.
Date: default setting is MDY.
1. Press right arrow button to find “CLCK”.
2. Press white button below “CLCK”. Current
setting is displayed.
3. Press white button below “EDIT”. The first
item flashes.
4. Press up/down arrow button to change the
selected field.
5. Right arrow to the next field & repeat step 4.
6. Repeat steps 4&5 until the clock is formatted
to your liking.
7. Press SAVE to close the CLCK function.
Note: If a call arrives while the radio is in the clock-setting menu, the radio exits clock setting,
your changes are lost, and the call information is displayed.
Battery Removal
Removal
1. Flip the radio upside down &
find the recessed button on
the bottom of the battery.
2. With one hand on the radio &
one hand on the battery,
press the button and pull the
two pieces away from each
other, hinging at the top of
the units.
Attachment
1. Line up the top of the battery
into the radio
2. Hinge from the top, bringing
the two together until they
click into place.
Charging the Battery
 Rechargeable “smart” battery designed to
last approximately 10 hours
 If battery is placed in the Impres charger
while it still has some power, a red light
appears on the charger and the battery is
rapid charged.
 Battery life depends on “key-up” time.
Know what you want to say before you keyup to transmit. This will spare the life of
your battery and show professional
courtesy to other users.
 Do not use other batteries on the XTS 5000
- this jeopardizes signal strength.
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