Motorola XTS2500 - Manual (Page 33)

ASTRO XTS 2500 Model I 21
Common Radio Features
Selectable Power Level
This feature lets you select the power level at which your radio will
transmit. The radio will always turn on to the preprogrammed default
setting. This feature must be programmed by a qualified radio
technician.
• Select LOW for a shorter transmitting distance and to conserve
power.
• Select HIGH for longer transmitting distance.
Note: The default setting returns when you turn the radio off and on.
Conventional Squelch Options
Analog Squelch
Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch
can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
PL Defeat
With this feature, you can override any coded squelch (DPL, PL, or
network ID) that might be programmed to a channel.
Place the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level switch in the
high-power or low-power position.
When in... this condition occurs:
Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel.
PL, DPL The radio responds only to your messages.
Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat
position. You can now hear any activity on the channel. The
radio is muted if no activity is present.