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Page 136 134 Trunking
Unprogrammed No radio feature is assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.
Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the press.
Button Function Description
Call Response Used to respond to a Private Call, or Call Alert, or phone call. This function should be used for
Response Only radios, or in conjunction with the Phone/Private Call functions assigned to the
radio menu.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING...

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Unprogrammed No radio feature is assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.
Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the press.

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Radio Wide Switch
Conﬁguration
(Portables Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F3 three times to access this
screen.
ASTRO SABER Portables Only
ASTRO XTS 3000 Portables Only
This screen allows you to modify the function performed by the radio
control switches, which include the top Two-Position Concentric
switch and the Concentric Rocker Switch. Depending on the radio
version and model, you will be able to choose from all or some of the
functions listed on the following pages.
Note: Do NOT...

Page 139 137 Press Ta b to select the desired ﬁeld, or press the desired function key
(F1 - F10). If a ﬁeld is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to
scroll through all the available options.
Field Deﬁnitions
Two Position Concentric -
Position A This switch is applicable to both Conventional and Trunking operation. Use
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection. This ﬁeld
determines the function of the Two-Position Concentric Switch when
it is in the position marked by an “Ø” symbol on ASTRO XTS 3000...

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Two-Position Concentric
Switch OptionsDepending on your radio version and model, you will be able to choose
from the possible options for position A of the Two-Position
Concentric Switch located on top of the radio:
Button
FunctionDescription
Blank No function. No tone will sound.
Use Blank for Off; ex: A = Scan (On), B = Blank (Off).
Channel Select Select or Change Channels.
This function must be assigned for BOTH Conventional and Trunking operations if applicable),
and for BOTH positions of...

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Concentric Rocker
Switch OptionsThe options for the Concentric Rocker Switch include all the options
for the Two-Position Concentric Switch as well as the following:
Note: For Conventional radios, if clear/coded selection is desired,
choose “Secure Tx Select” on Position B of the Rocker Switch.
Three-Position Toggle
Switch OptionsThe options for the Three-Position Toggle Switch includes all options
for the Two-Position Concentric Switch with the exception of Secure Tx
Select and Clear Tx...

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Radio Wide Switch
Conﬁguration
(Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4 and F3 thrice to access this screen.
Mobiles Only
This screen allows you to assign features to speciﬁc switches. Press Ta b
to select the desired ﬁeld, or press the desired function key (F1 - F10).
If a ﬁeld is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll
through all the ignition switch options.
Note: For W3 models, Radio - VipIn 2 on the VIP IN screen
(F4/F3/F3/F6), must be set to Ignition Sense.
Field Deﬁnitions...

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Radio Wide Menu
Item ConﬁgurationAt the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F4 to access this
screen.
Note: For ASTRO Mobiles, if there is no support for the hand-held
control head (HHCH), this screen CANNOT be accessed.
Radio models with the front display utilize a menu which appears on
the radio display to simplify radio operation. When the user presses
the appropriate radio button to choose this menu, the sub-options or
features for this menu item will appear on the menu. From here, the...

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Field Deﬁnitions
Conv ItemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired menu function.
Press F2 to add and F4 to delete the highlighted Conventional item.
Depending on your radio version and model number, you will be able to
choose from some or all of the functions listed below.
Call Select Private Call ID and send Private Call (Mobiles only).
For the radio to function properly, the Selective Call feature must be enabled on the RADIO WIDE
DISPLAY OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).
Chan Select/change...

Page 145 143 Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on a
button and a switch, a button and a menu, or a switch and a
menu for instance). This may cause the radio to malfunction
and confuse the operator.
Pwr Enable/disable Tx Low Power.
Reky Rekey request.
The radio must be equipped with the Over-The-Air-Rekey option.
Rpgm Request Dynamic regrouping (Portables only).
Scan Enable/disable Channel Scan.
For the radio to function properly, a scan list must be speciﬁed on the CONVENTIONAL
PERSONALITY...

Page 146 144 Trunk ItemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired menu function.
Use F7 to add, and F9 to delete, Trunking Menu functions. Depending
on your radio version and model number, you will be able to choose from all
or some of the functions listed below.
Call Select Private Call ID.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Chan/
SubSelect/change Channels.
Dir Enable/disable Direct Mode (Talkaround).
For the radio to...

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							139
Concentric Rocker 
Switch OptionsThe options for the Concentric Rocker Switch include all the options 
for the Two-Position Concentric Switch as well as the following:
Note: For Conventional radios, if clear/coded selection is desired,
choose “Secure Tx Select” on Position B of the Rocker Switch.
Three-Position Toggle 
Switch OptionsThe options for the Three-Position Toggle Switch includes all options 
for the Two-Position Concentric Switch with the exception of Secure Tx 
Select and Clear Tx Select.
Button 
FunctionDescription
Secure Tx Select Sets Tx Mode to Secure.
Clear Tx Select Sets Tx Mode to Clear.

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							140
Radio Wide Switch 
Conﬁguration 
(Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4 and F3 thrice to access this screen.
Mobiles Only
This screen allows you to assign features to speciﬁc switches. Press Ta b 
to select the desired ﬁeld, or press the desired function key (F1 - F10). 
If a ﬁeld is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll 
through all the ignition switch options.
Note: For W3 models, Radio - VipIn 2 on the VIP IN screen
(F4/F3/F3/F6), must be set to Ignition Sense.
Field Deﬁnitions
Ignition SwitchThe valid options for Ignition Switch are:
DCCC
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.  
ASTRO MOBILE   Model:                                                        
                                                                             
...CONFIG:FEATURES:SWITCHES                                                  
                                                                             
                       RADIO WIDE SWITCH CONFIGURATION                       
                       -------------------------------                       
                                                                             
                Switch Labels               Feature                          
                -------------               -------                          
                                                                             
                Ignition Switch             Blank                            
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
                                                                             
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
 HELP                                                                    EXIT
                                                                             
PTT Tx Inhibit PTT transmission will be inhibited when the ignition 
is off.
Tx Inhibit All transmission will be inhibited when the ignition is 
off. This includes emergency alarms.
Blank Transmissions will not be inhibited when the ignition 
is off.

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							141
Radio Wide Menu 
Item ConﬁgurationAt the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F4 to access this 
screen.
Note: For ASTRO Mobiles, if there is no support for the hand-held
control head (HHCH), this screen CANNOT be accessed.
Radio models with the front display utilize a menu which appears on 
the radio display to simplify radio operation. When the user presses 
the appropriate radio button to choose this menu, the sub-options or 
features for this menu item will appear on the menu. From here, the 
desired features can be accessed easily. For example, pressing View 
might display Phon, Call or Scan.
This RSS screen is used to customize the radio wide menu list. 
Depending on your radio version and model number, you will be able to 
choose from all or some of the functions listed on the following page. 
Features listed here but that are disabled in the personality will not be shown 
on the RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION MENU. The menu items are 
displayed in the order in which they are placed in the list.
Press Ta b to select the desired ﬁeld, or press the desired function key 
(F1 - F10). If a ﬁeld is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to 
select the desired function.
Function Key Deﬁnitions
F2 - ADD CNV ITMAdds a Conventional item.
F4 - DELETE CNV ITMDeletes a Conventional item. You will be prompted before the item is 
actually deleted.
F7 - ADD TRK ITMAdds a Trunked item.
F9 - DELETE TRK ITMDeletes a Trunked item. You will be prompted before the item is 
actually deleted.
DCCDMOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.  
ASTRO          Model:                                                        
                                                                             
...:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:FEATURES:MENUS                                        
                      RADIO WIDE MENU ITEM CONFIGURATION                     
                      ----------------------------------                     
                                                                             
    #   Conv Item      #   Conv Item      #   Trk Item     #    Trk Item     
   --  -----------    --  -----------    --   --------     --   --------     
    1   Zone                              1     Mute                         
    2   Mute                                                                 
    3   Phon                                                                 
    4   Call                                                                 
    5   Prog                                                                 
    6   View                                                                 
    7   Dir                                                                  
                                                                             
                                                                             
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
 HELP    ADD            DELETE                   ADD            DELETE   EXIT
       CNV ITM          CNV ITM                TRK ITM         TRK ITM

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							142
Field Deﬁnitions
Conv ItemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired menu function. 
Press F2 to add and F4 to delete the highlighted Conventional item. 
Depending on your radio version and model number, you will be able to 
choose from some or all of the functions listed below.
Call Select Private Call ID and send Private Call (Mobiles only).
For the radio to function properly, the Selective Call feature must be enabled on the RADIO WIDE 
DISPLAY OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).
Chan Select/change Channels (Portables only).
Chan/Sub Select/change Channels (Mobiles only).
Dir Enable/disable Direct Mode (Talkaround).
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
DynP Enable/disable Dynamic Regrouping.
Eras Erase key.
The radio must be equipped with the multi-key option.
H/L Enable/disable Horn and Lights (Mobiles only).
This feature must also be enabled on the ALARM OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F7).
Indx Select/change Index.
The radio must be equipped with the multi-key option.
Key Select/change key.
The radio must be equipped with the multi-key option.
LogF Enable/disable auto login.
The radio must be equipped with Secure hardware. The Auto-Login and Radio Lock features must be 
enabled on the RADIO WIDE SECURE OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F2/F6) and the RADIO WIDE 
DISPLAY OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).
Msg Display the last acknowledged message to be transmitted and send a message.
Mute Enable/disable keypad beeps.
None No function on this menu. This is reserved for future use.
Nuis Scan Nuisance Channel Delete (Portables only).
Page Select Call Alert ID and send a Call Alert  (Portables only).
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the RADIO WIDE DISPLAY 
OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).
Phon Select DTMF Phone Number to be transmitted. Enter the PHONE feature.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Prog Change Phone/Scan lists.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Pswd Change Radio Lock password (Portables only). 
For Pswd to appear on RADIO WIDE MENU ITEM CONFIGURATION screen, Radio Lock must be 
enabled on the RADIO WIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).

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							143 Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on a
button and a switch, a button and a menu, or a switch and a
menu for instance). This may cause the radio to malfunction
and confuse the operator.
Pwr Enable/disable Tx Low Power.
Reky Rekey request. 
The radio must be equipped with the Over-The-Air-Rekey option.
Rpgm Request Dynamic regrouping (Portables only).
Scan Enable/disable Channel Scan.
For the radio to function properly, a scan list must be speciﬁed on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Site Change AMSS or SmartZone Site (Portables only).
For the radio to function properly, a scan list must be speciﬁed on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Sts Display the last acknowledged status to be transmitted and send status.
TGrp Used to switch from preset to any Talkgroup from the Personality’s Conventional Talkgroup 
list. When a Talkgroup is selected, all personalities using that list will also switch to that 
Talkgroup (CAI only option) 
Tx In Enable/disable Tx Inhibit (Mobiles only).
View View Phone/Scan lists.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CONVENTIONAL 
PERSONALITY screen (F4/F6/F3).
Zone Select/change Zones (Portables only).
Zone/Sys Select/change Zones (Mobiles only).

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							144 Trunk ItemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired menu function. 
Use F7 to add, and F9 to delete, Trunking Menu functions. Depending 
on your radio version and model number, you will be able to choose from all 
or some of the functions listed below.
Call Select Private Call ID.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Chan/
SubSelect/change Channels.
Dir Enable/disable Direct Mode (Talkaround). 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING  SYSTEM screen 
(F4/F4/F3).
DynP Enable/disable Dynamic Regrouping.
Eras Erase key.
H/L Enable/disable Horn and Lights (Mobiles only).
Indx Select/change Index.
Key Select/change key. 
The radio must be equipped with the multi-key option.
LogF Enable/disable auto login. 
The radio must be equipped with Secure hardware. The Auto-Login and Radio Lock features must be 
enabled on the RADIO WIDE SECURE OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F2/F6) and the RADIO WIDE DISPLAY 
OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).
Msg Display the last acknowledged message to be transmitted and send a message. 
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Mute Enable/disable keypad beeps.
None No function on this menu. This is reserved for future use.
Nuis Scan Nuisance Channel Delete (Portables only).
Page Select Call Alert ID.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F3).
Phon Select DTMF Phone Number to be transmitted.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM screen 
(F4/F4/F3).
Prog Change Phone/Private Call/Scan lists.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Pswd Change Radio Lock password (Portables only). 
Radio Lock must be enabled on the RADIO WIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F6).
Pwr Enable/disable Tx Low Power.
Reky Rekey request.
Rpgm Request Dynamic Regrouping.

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							145 Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on a
button and a switch, a button and a menu, or a switch and a
menu for instance). This may cause the radio to malfunction
and confuse the operator.
Scan Enable/disable Channel Scan.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Site Change AMSS or SmartZone Site.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING SYSTEM screen 
(F4/F4/F3).
Sts Display the last acknowledged status to be transmitted and send status.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Tx In Enable/disable Tx Inhibit.
View View Phone/Private Call/Scan lists.
For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the TRUNKING PERSONALITY 
screen (F4/F4/F4).
Zone Select/change Zones.

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							146
DEK Button 
Conﬁguration 
(Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F5 to access this 
screen.
Mobiles Only
This screen is valid for Mobiles only. This menu allows you to connect 
Direct Entry Keypad (DEK) boxes to the radio and program each 
button within a DEK box to have a speciﬁc function. DEK boxes allow 
you to add more buttons to the radio, thus allowing the radio to have 
more programmable features. 
You can connect up to three DEK boxes to the radio.
Note: If DEK boxes have not already been added to the radio, no
buttons or features will be displayed on this screen.
Button assignments vary depending on the number of DEK boxes 
connected to the radio. For each conﬁguration, the button 
assignments should be as follows:
To add a DEK box, press F2 and press Ta b to select the desired ﬁeld. Use 
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the feature to be programmed on 
the button.
DCCE
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software        Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.  
ASTRO MOBILE   Model:                                                        
                                                                             
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:FEATURES:DEK                                         
Number of DEK boxes..3     DEK BUTTON CONFIGURATION                            
                           ------------------------                            
          ----------------------------------------------------------------
    DEK C  [StsX1]  [StsX2]  [Sts  ] [MsgX4] [Msg  ] [Blnk ] [Blnk ] [Mode ]      
    Zone                                                                2
    Chan                                                                1
    DEK B  [Blnk ]  [Mode ]  [Blnk ] [StsX3] [Wail ] [Yelp ] [Blnk ] [Blnk ]      
    Zone                2                                         
    Chan                1                                      
          ----------------------------------------------------------------
    DEK A  [Blnk ]  [HiLo ]  [Blnk ] [StsX8] [Man  ] [Blnk ] [Blnk ] [Blnk ]      
    Zone                                                          
    Chan  
          ----------------------------------------------------------------
  F1      F2      F3      F4      F5      F6      F7      F8      F9     F10 
 HELP    ADD                    DELETE                                   EXIT
       DEK BOX                  DEK BOX                                      
  ----------------------------------------------------------------
One DEK 
BoxTwo DEK Boxes Three DEK Boxes
Dek A -But 1
Dek A -But 2
Dek A -But 3
Dek A -But 4
Dek A -But 5
Dek A -But 6
Dek A -But 7
Dek A -But 8Dek A -But 1 Dek B -But 1
Dek A -But 2 Dek B -But 2
Dek A -But 3 Dek B -But 3
Dek A -But 4 Dek B -But 4
Dek A -But 5 Dek B -But 5
Dek A -But 6 Dek B -But 6
Dek A -But 7 Dek B -But 7
Dek A -But 8 Dek B -But 8Dek A -But 1 Dek B -But 1 Dek C -But 1
Dek A -But 2 Dek B -But 2 Dek C -But 2
Dek A -But 3 Dek B -But 3 Dek C -But 3
Dek A -But 4 Dek B -But 4 Dek C -But 4
Dek A -But 5 Dek B -But 5 Dek C -But 5
Dek A -But 6 Dek B -But 6 Dek C -But 6
Dek A -But 7 Dek B -But 7 Dek C -But 7
Dek A -But 8 Dek B -But 8 Dek C -But 8

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							147 To delete a DEK BOX, press F5. The order of deletion will be: 
DEK C, then DEK B, then lastly DEK A.
Function Key Deﬁnitions
F2 -ADD DEK BOXAdds a DEK box.
F5 - DELETE DEK BOXDeletes a DEK box.
Field Deﬁnitions
Number of DEK BoxesThis is a view only ﬁeld that represents the number of DEK boxes that 
are connected to the radio.  Each DEK box represents a group of eight 
DEK buttons. This ﬁeld will change as the DEK boxes are added or 
deleted via the function keys. The maximum number of DEK boxes is 
three. Press F2 to add a DEK box and F5 to delete a DEK box.
ZoneThis ﬁeld represents the zone that the radio will change to when this 
button is pressed if the button is set to Mode.
Zones may get added or deleted with the function keys at the bottom 
of the ZONE/TALKGROUP (CHANNEL) ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8). 
The range is from 1 to the largest channel number deﬁned. The  
factory default is 1.
Channel NumberThis ﬁeld represents the channel that the radio will change to when 
this button is pressed  if the button is set to Mode.
Channels may be added or deleted with the function keys at the 
bottom of the ZONE/TALKGROUP (CHANNEL) ASSIGNMENT screen 
(F4/F8). The range is from 1 to the largest channel number deﬁned for 
the speciﬁed. The factory default is 1.

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							148 DEK Buttons 
Note: The availability of certain button functions described
above depends on your radio model and options selected for
this radio. Some of these functions/choices may therefore not be
selectable for your radio.
Airh Toggles Airhorn tone On/Off.
Blnk This button is not assigned to any feature of the radio.
HiLo Toggles HiLo tone On/Off.
Man Toggles Manual tone On/Off.
Mode The Mode button is used to change directly to a speciﬁc 
Zone/Channel. The Zone and Channel must be deﬁned 
in the Zone and Chan ﬁelds.
MsgX Sends a selected message. This feature will only work if 
the radio is on a personality which has Message set to 
Enabled. To enable message, go to either the Trunking 
Personality screen (F4/F4/F4), or the ASTRO Systems 
screen (F4/F6/F5/F3) or the MDC Systems screen (F4/
F6/F4/F3).
PA Toggles Public Address Mode.
Sirn Toggles Siren On/Off.
StsX Sends a selected status. This feature will only work if the 
radio is on a personality which has Status set to 
Enabled. To enable Status go to either the Trunking 
Personality screen (F4/F4/F4), or the ASTRO Systems 
screen (F4/F6/F5/F3) or the MDC Systems screen (F4/
F6/F4/F3).
Unpr Unprogrammed button. An uncomfortable key tone 
will e generated if this button is pressed.
Wail Toggles Wail tone On/Off.
XRad Toggles External Radio On/Off.
Yelp Toggles Yelp tone On/Off.

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