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APX8000XE & XE500 Mic

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On the front of the XE500 speaker mic is a light that turns red then white during the power on cycle. It flashes white during an emergency. Does anything cause the red light to come on during radio operation?

Also, the light seems to double as a momentary push button but I cannot find where, or if, it can be programmed to do anything. Does it serve any purpose?
 

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On the front of the XE500 speaker mic is a light that turns red then white during the power on cycle. It flashes white during an emergency. Does anything cause the red light to come on during radio operation?
No, red is bad. If red stays on, there is a fault.

Also, the light seems to double as a momentary push button but I cannot find where, or if, it can be programmed to do anything. Does it serve any purpose?
Push and hold it and the white light stays on for illumination.

Only the one-dot button is programmable in CPS. any other functions such as disabling the knob or light needs the free APS "accessory programming software".
 
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