BK Radio DPH Owner's Manual

DPH

DIGITAL PORTABLE RADIO

Owner’s Manual

© Copyright 2004 RELM Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.

P/N 7001-30958-100 03-04

BK Radio
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.relm.com

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SERVICE

If you need service, contact your local BK Radio dealer equipped to
service your radio. If you find it impractical to have service performed
by your local dealer, contact BK Radio at the address below:

BK Radio, Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
[phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features...................................................................... Inside Front Cover

Introduction............................................................................................ 4

FCC Requirements................................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 4

RF Energy Exposure Awareness And Control Information .................. 5

Radio Controls ....................................................................................... 8

Basic Operation ..................................................................................... 9

Channel Guard Operation .................................................................... 10

Mixed Mode Operation........................................................................ 11

Channel Groups ................................................................................... 12

Programmable Top Switches/ Function Menu .................................... 14

Scan Operation..................................................................................... 15

Priority Scan ........................................................................................ 18

Unit-To-Unit Call ................................................................................ 24

Emergency Call ................................................................................... 29

User Selected Channel Guard .............................................................. 30

Other Operational Features.................................................................. 31

Alphanumeric Display ......................................................................... 34

Cloning Procedure ............................................................................... 36

Battery Installation And Removal ....................................................... 39

Definitions And Acronyms.................................................................. 40

Service ................................................................................................. 42

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INTRODUCTION

CONGRATULATIONS, you now own a BK Radio DPH APCO

Project 25 digital radio. To meet backwards compatibility as defined

by the APCO Project 25 standard, the DPH digital portable radio

provides users the ability to interoperate with narrow or wide band

analog channels as well as digital systems. Please take a moment to

read the information in this manual so you can get optimum

performance from your new radio.

FCC REQUIREMENTS

Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications

Commission prior to use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in

meeting these requirements. Your dealer will program each radio with

your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there to

meet your communications needs as your system expands.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate the transmitter in close

proximity to blasting caps.

• Do not operate the radio in an explosive

atmosphere (petroleum fuels, solvents, dust,

etc.) unless your radio is an

intrinsically safe

model designed for such use.

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NOTES:

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DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

ANI Automatic Numeric Identification
CG Channel Guard
CLR Clear
Cloning The process of copying data from one radio, called

“master,” to other radios, called “slaves” or “clones.”

Channel Guard A subaudible tone, a code (analog) or a Network Access

Code (digital) for selective listening and receiving.

Detent The click/hesitation you feel as you turn a knob from one

position to another.
DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency
DTMF Tones Tones that sound like those used by a standard push-

button telephone.
ENT Enter
FCN Function
GRP Group Label
ID Digital reception/transmission – ‘It’s Digital.”
Individual
Personality

The information programmed with a PC both a global

and by-channel basis that tells the radio exactly how to

operate.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
Mixed Mode Allows Analog and Digital operation on the same

channel.
NAC Network Access Code for digital channel.
PR Priority Channel
PRG Program
PRI Priority
PTT Push To Talk
RTA Repeater Talk Around
RTX Channel Ready to Transmit Channel
RX Receive
SCN Scan
SQ Squelch
Squelch A control that eliminates background noise.
Talkback Scan When scanning, if a signal is present, the scan will stop

and you will hear the signal. If you then push the PTT

switch to talk back to the person, you are in Talkback

Scan Mode.
TGID Talk Group ID
Time-Out-Timer A feature that limits the duration of calls.
TX Transmit

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND

CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATIONAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE

REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO,

READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND

CONTROL INFORMATION AND

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH

THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled
conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure
and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits.
This radio device is NOT authorized for general population,
consumer, or any other use.

This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF)
spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a
distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and
receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy; other forms
include electric power, radar, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should
not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which
when used improperly can cause biological damage. Very high levels of x­rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material. The energy levels
associated with radio waves from portable 2-way radios, when properly used,
are not great enough to cause biological damage.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with
organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These
standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and
the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include
substantial margins of protection. All 2-way radios marketed in North
America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet
government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also
recommend specific operating instructions to users of 2-way radios.

These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy
exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to
the following WEBSITES for more information on what RF energy exposure
is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF
exposure limits.

http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
REGULATIONS

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy
exposure limits for portable 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the
U.S. When 2-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC
requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet
occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use
of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information.
Your BK Radio 2-way radio has a RF exposure product label. Also, your BK
Radio owner’s and service manuals include information and operating
instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance
requirements.

COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS

Your BK Radio 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number
of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio
complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of
up to 50% transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use
only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC
exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is
transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby
mode. Note: The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5­5-90 duty factor (5% talk-5% listen - 90% standby), even though this radio
complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits and may operate at
duty factors of up to 50% talk.

Your BK Radio 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of

Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of

Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999

Edition

INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
Canada.

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SCAN LIST CLONING

When a master radio downloads to a clone, the
Scan List is also transferred. See page 17 in
this manual for selecting the Scan List.

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of sizes and types for
special applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged
separately or while attached to a radio.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

1. LOCATE THE CENTER HUB on the radio
base and place it in the recess of the
battery pack.

2. P

OSITION THE BATTERY PACK at the 30°

offset, seating the two metal studs in their
recess.

3. APPLY UPWARD PRESSURE to the pack
while twisting the pack to its original
position. The metal tab will click, locking
the pack in position.

REMOVING THE BATTERY

1. TURN THE RADIO OFF.

2. P

USH UP THE METAL TAB on the side of

the case while twisting the battery pack
approximately 30°.

3. R

EMOVE BATTERY PACK from the radio.

NOTE: Periodically check the contacts

on the battery pack for dirt that
could prevent a good electrical
contact with the charging base.

WARNING: Explosion Hazard

Do not dispose a battery pack into a fire.

An explosion may occur.

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SPECIAL CLONING INSTRUCTIONS

You can change Channel 0 values on the master radio, hold them in a
temporary memory, and download them to the clone without actually
entering them into the permanent memory of the master. This is
convenient if sequential identification numbers are used to identify a
series of portables in a radio system. Assuming that the frequencies,
Channel Guard values, and other CH 0 values are common for all
radios in the system, but that the radio identification number should be
unique to each radio, the following method can be used to clone
additional radios for the system:

1. P

ROGRAM THE MASTER with all

frequencies, Channel Guard values, and
Channel 0 values that will be common to all
radios.

2. A

DVANCE THE DISPLAY to show the ID

number of the master (for example 100).

3. PRESS [CLR]; press 1, 2, and 5. The ID
number 125 is now only in temporary
memory.

4. P

RESS [*], connect the cloning cable to the

clone radio, and download by pressing
[FCN]. ID number 125 is now stored in the
permanent memory of the clone.

5. A

FTER DOWNLOADING, PRESS [CLR] on

the Master radio. Disconnect the clone. The
master radio display will show that 125 is
still being held in the temporary memory of
the master.

6. P

RESS [PRI]. This will increment the ID

number one digit to 126.

NOTE: Any new number can be entered at

this point by pressing [CLR] and using
the keypad to enter the new number.

7. P

RESS [*]. Connect the cloning cable to the

next clone and download by pressing
[FCN].

Any number of radios can be coded with
different or sequential ID numbers using this
technique. The ID number in the permanent
memory of the master will remain unchanged
at 100.

PRG ID

12

5

PRG ID

12

5

PRG ID

126

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

*

#

CLR

FCN

PRI

ENT

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RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL GUIDELINES
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the
following procedures.

Guidelines:

• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.

• User awareness instructions must accompany device when

transferred to other users.

• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described

herein are not met.

Operating Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To

transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive
calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less,
is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy
exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for
standards compliance).

• Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the

microphone (and the other parts of the radio, including the antenna)
at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the radio at
the proper distance is important because RF exposures decrease with
distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from eyes.

• When worn on the body, always place the radio in a BK Radio

approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use
of BK Radio or other manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may
result in exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s
occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.

• If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the

radio in the intended use position in front of the face, then ensure the
antenna and the radio are kept at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the
body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is
important because RF exposures decrease with increasing distance
from the antenna.

• Use only BK Radio approved supplied or replacement antennas,

batteries, and accessories. Use of non-BK Radio approved antennas,
batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure
guidelines.

• For a list of BK Radio approved accessories visit the following

website: http://www.relm.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For additional information on exposure requirements or other information,
visit website http://www.relm.com.

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RADIO CONTROLS

BK RADIO

1 2 3

4

5 6

7

8 9

0

*

#

CLR

FCN

PRI

ENT

PRIORITY
BUSY CHANNEL
LOW BATTERY

INDICATOR

TRANSMIT

INDICATOR

ANTENNA

HI/LO

TRANSMIT

POWER

SCAN

PRIORITY

ANTENNA

ACCESSOR Y

MOUNT

EARPHONE

PTT

(PUSH TO TALK)

SPEAKER

MICROPHONE

LCD DIS PLAY

CHANNEL

SELECT

ON/OFF

VOLUME

SQUELCH

CODE GUARD

G
R
P

PRG TX

RX

SCN

ID CG

DPH RADIO WITH

KEYBOARD /DISPLAY

COVERED OR

NOT INSTALLED

(REDUCED VIEW)

BK RADIO

CG- OFF-

SQ VOL

161

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12
13

14

15

A

B

C

KEYBOARD

DPH RADIO WITH

KEYPAD/DISPLAY

COVERED

(REDUCED VIEW)

RX

SCN

TX

PRG ID CG

P

R

G

.

.

.

RX

SCN

TX

PRG ID CG

P

R

G

.

.

.

ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

SQUELCH

CHANNEL GUARD

TX
DIGITAL

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9. PRESS THE [*] KEY on the master radio

keypad. The display will flash PROG
signifying that the radio is ready to
download its program to the clone.

10. P

RESS THE [FCN] KEY on the master radio

keypad. The program in the master will
then be downloaded to the clone.

11. I

F THE DOWNLOAD WAS SUCCESSFUL,

the display on the master will resume
flashing PROG.

• To clone another channel group, turn
off both radios and go back to Step 3
on the previous page, changing the
channel group as required.

• If cloning is finished, turn off the
clone and disconnect the cloning
cable. Normal radio operation will
occur when you turn on the clone.

12. I

F THE DOWNLOAD WAS NOT

SUCCESSFUL

, the master will display

FAIL and multiple beeps will follow.
Failure of downloading can be due to:

• Improper connection

• Failure to turn on the clone

• Setting the clone in Programming
Mode

• Group ‘locked’ by PC Programming

NOTE: To stop the FAIL Mode, press

[CLR], turn off both radios, and try

again, starting with Step 1 on the
previous page.

PRG

PROG

PRG

FAIL

1 2 3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

*

#

CLR

FCN

PRI

ENT

1 2 3

4 5

6

7 8

9

0

*

#

CLR

FCN

PRI

ENT