The Motorola XTS 1500 portable radio provides users with a short-range communication option. Released in 2002, the portable radios are often used by emergency service personnel and on job sites. The radios were designed to work on 16 different channels to decrease the risk of two or more parties cross-communicating on one channel. To get the most out of the Motorola XTS 1500, you need to learn properly use the radios.
Instructions
1. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet and slide the Motorola XTS 1500 into the dock to charge the battery. The indicator light on the charger will turn on to show that it is charging. When first using the radio, you need to charge the battery for 16 hours before use.
2. Twist the "On/Off/Volume" knob on the top of the radio to the right to turn on the radio. You will hear a click when the radio turns on and then a short tone. Continue to twist the knob until it is set to your desired volume.
3. Turn the "Channel" knob, which is located to the right of the "On/Off/Volume" knob on the top of the radio, to one of the 16 channels. You and the person you want to speak with must be set to the same channel to communicate.
4. Press the "PTT" button on the left side of the Motorola XTS 1500, speak into the microphone on the front of the radio and release the button when finished to listen for a response. Hold the radio three to four inches from your mouth when speaking into the radio to ensure a clear transmission. You cannot hear incoming messages if you continue to hold the "PTT" button.
5. Twist the "On/Off/Volume" button fully to the left to shut off the radio when finished using it or to conserve battery power.
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