EF JOHNSON 5100 ES II, 5100 ES III Operating Manual

5100 ES Models II/III Portable Radio

Operating Manual

700 / 800 MHz

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5100 ES Models II/III

Portable Radio

Operating Manual

700 / 800 MHz

Project 25 Conventional and Trunked

Analog and Digital Conventional

SMARTNET

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/SmartZone

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7.2 VDC

2.5 Watt (700 MHz), 3 Watt (800 MHz)

Part of Part Number 002-5100-72000CD

December 2006

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5100 ES Model II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual

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5100 ES Models II/III Portable Radio

Operating Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Features 1-1

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Conventional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SMARTNET/SmartZone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Project 25 Trunked Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

2 Controls and Display 2-1

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Top Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Side Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

3 General Operation 3-1

Turning Power On and Setting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Standard and Soft Power Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Setting Volume Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Power-Up Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Zone and Channel Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Zone Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Direct Zone/Channel Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Combined Zone and Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Dynamic Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Battery and Accessory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Battery Removal/Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Low Battery Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Beltclip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Connecting an Accessory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Keypad Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Setting Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Transmit Disable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Radio Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Conventional Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

SMARTNET/SmartZone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

P25 Trunked Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Systems, Channels, and Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Radio Tune Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

RF Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Control Top and Keypad Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

4 Radio-wide Features 4-1

Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Feature Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Time-Out Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Home Zone/Channel Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Power Output Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Alert Tone Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Surveillance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Priority Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Radio Wide Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Scan Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Transmitting in the Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Priority Scan Mode:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Radio Wide Scan Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Nuisance Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Scan Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Priority Scan Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Determining Channels in Priority Scan List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Selecting a Priority Scan List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Editing a Priority Scan List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Radio Wide Scan Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Determining Channels in Radio Wide Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Editing a Radio Wide Scan List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

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5 Conventional Mode Features 5-1

Monitoring Before Transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Automatic Channel Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Manual Channel Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Busy Channel Lockout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Call Guard Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Call Guard Squelch Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Tone Call Guard Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Digital Call Guard Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Selective Squelch Code Select (CTCSS/DCS/NAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Penalty Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Conversation Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Repeater Talkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Displaying Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Emergency Alarm and Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Emergency Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Emergency Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Emergency Hot Mic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Placing an Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

External Emergency Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Conventional Mode Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Transmitting in Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Priority Channel Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Changing the Priority Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Standard Conventional Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Placing a Standard Conventional Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Receiving a Standard Conventional Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

ANI Signaling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

DTMF/ANI Signaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Single Tone Encoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

MDC1200 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Five-Tone Signaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Clone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Wireless Cloning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Cloning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Project 25 Mode Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Unit ID Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Group ID Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Network Access Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

P25 Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Changing a Channel Talk Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

P25 Unit Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

P25 Conventional Telephone Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Access/De-Access Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Placing a Telephone Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

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Answering a Telephone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Status Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

P25 Packet Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Keypad Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Menu Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Zone Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Zone Change Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Channel Change Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

System Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Channel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

CTCSS/DCS Squelch Control (Analog Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

NAC Squelch Control (Project 25 Channel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

6 SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked Features 6-1

Analog and Digital Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Viewing Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Standard Group Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Placing a Standard Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Receiving a Standard Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Private (Unit-To-Unit) Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Placing an Enhanced Private Conversation Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Placing a Standard Private Conversation Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Receiving a Private Call (All Types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Telephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Placing a Telephone Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Answering a Telephone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Answering a Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Enhanced Private Conversation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Standard Private Conversation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Initiating a Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Sending Status Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Emergency Alarm and Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Emergency Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Emergency Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Emergency Hot Mic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Placing an Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

External Emergency Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Failsoft Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked Scanning Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Priority Talk Group Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

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SmartZone and P25 Trunked Unique Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Busy Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Site Trunking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Determining Current Site and Searching For New Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Locking/Unlocking a Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Auto Site Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

ZoneFail Site Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

P25 Wide Area Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Normal P25 and SmartZone Control Channel Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Talkgroup Steering Via System Access Permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

P25 Wide Area Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

7 Miscellaneous 7-1

Signaling Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

System Operator Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Speaking Into Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Operation At Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Radio Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

8 Determining Available Options 8-1

Upgrading A Radio With New Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Using PC Configure To Determine Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

9 Password Description 9-1

Programming Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Lost Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Changing Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Password Entry Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Password Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

User (Power-On) Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Download/Upload Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Master Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Zone Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

10 Secure Communication (Encryption) 10-1

Encryption Algorithms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

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SecureNet™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Encryption Available With Various Channel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

FIPS and Non-FIPS Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Encryption Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Key and Algorithm IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

PID/SLN Key Management Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Maintaining Keys in Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Encryption Key Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Encryption Key Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Encryption Icon Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Clear/Secure Strapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Transmit Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Receive Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Talk Group Encryption Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

OTAR (Over-The-Air Rekeying). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Encryption Key Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Keysets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Key Management Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

Message Number Period (MNP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Radio Setup For Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

General Encryption Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Additional Setup For OTAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Additional PC Configure Programming For OTAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Motorola Third-Party RNC Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Programming By Keyloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Radio OTAR Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

SEM 5100 ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

OTAR Messages That Are Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

OTAR Option Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

Additional Functions Selectable by 5100 ES Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

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2.1 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.3 Side Controls and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.4 Graphical Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

3.1 Enhanced Soft Power feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3 Beltclip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.4 Accessory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

4.1 Menu Mode Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

5.1 Keypad Programming Menu Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

8.1 PC Configure Radio Options Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

10.1 Key Selection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

10.2 Keyset Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

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Table Page

2.1 LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

3.1 Initial Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

3.2 RF Test Mode Frequencies (MHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

3.3 RF Test Mode Environments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

3.4 Control Top and Keypad Test Mode Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

4.1 Programmable Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Features which May Be Enabled/Disabled using the Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

7.1 Tones for the 5100 ES Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.2 LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

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Safety Requirements

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and
Operational Instructions for FCC Occupational Use Requirements

Before Using Your Portable Two-Way Radio, Read This Important RF Energy Awareness
And Control Information And Operational Instructions To Ensure Compliance With The
FCC’s RF Exposure Guidelines.

Note 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 two-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, but are not limited to, electric power,
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 x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

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 two-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 two-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 web sites 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

Federal Communications Commission Regulations

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits
for portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-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

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Safety Requirements

information. Your EFJohnson two-way radio has a RF exposure product label. Also, your
EFJohnson user manual, or product manual, or separate safety booklet includes
information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy
compliance requirements.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your EFJohnson two-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 5-5-90 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 EFJohnson two-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

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 should accompany the device when it is transferred to other
users.

• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Operating Instructions

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Safety Requirements

• 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. The antenna should be kept away from eyes.

• When worn on the body, always place the radio in an EFJohnson approved clip, holder,
holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is
important because the use of EFJohnson 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 EFJohnson approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and
accessories. Use of non-EFJohnson approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may
exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

• For a list of EFJohnson approved accessories, see the service manual or marketing
accessory lists or contact the E.F. Johnson Company.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 1-800-328-3911
FAX: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]. You can also e-mail a person directly if you
know their first initial/last name (example: [e-mail]).

You may also contact the Customer Service Department by mail. Please include all
information that may be helpful in solving your problem. The mailing address is as
follows:

E.F. Johnson Company
Customer Service Department
1440 Corporate Drive
Irving, TX 75038-2401

Electromagnetic Interference

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition
that this device does not cause harmful interference. In addition, changes or modification
to this equipment not expressly approved by the E.F. Johnson Company could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment (FCC Rules, 47CFR Part 15.19).

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Safety Requirements

Usage Compatibility

Do NOT operate it in areas that are sensitive to RF energy such as aircraft, hospitals,
blasting sites, and fuel storage sites. Areas with potentially flammable atmospheres are
usually, but not always, clearly posted. These may include gas stations, fuel and chemical
storage and transfer stations, below deck on boats, and areas where the air contains
flammable chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders.

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery used by this radio in accordance with
local regulations. Do NOT dispose of it in fire because it can explode. Also, do not short
the terminals because it may become very hot.

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Note The availability of many of the following features is controlled by the model of your radio,

factory coding of your radio, installed option s , firmware version , a nd field prog ra mmi ng.
Refer to Sections 8 for more information.

1.1 General Features

S ECTION

Section 1Features

• The following operating modes are programmable:

• Conventional analog

• Conventional APCO Project 25 (digital)

• Trunked APCO Project 25 (digital)

• SMARTNET

™

/SmartZone® trunked (analog or digital)

• Up to 32 zones with 16 channels each (512 channels total) are standard.

• Large graphic display with backlight

• 16-position channel select switch

• Three-position rotary option switch

• Up to nine (limited keypad) or 21 (DTMF keypad) programmable option switches

• Each option button programmable with a different function for each operating mode
(Conventional, SMARTNET/SmartZone, Trunked P25)

• Menu mode

• AES 256-bit FIPS 140-2 approved encryption available on P25/digital channels

• DES 64-bit encryption available on analog channels, DES-OFB on digital channels (see
Section 10)

• Emergency calls for high priority system access

• Priority (standard) and Radio Wide scan modes with user programmable scan lists

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Features

• User selectable high and low power output

• Surveillance mode

• Time-out timer

• Keypad lock to prevent accidental key presses

• Power up password to prevent unauthorized use.

• Programmable and user adjustable tone volume

• Programmable minimum volume level

• Soft power down to prevent accidental power off

• Operates on both wide and narrow band channels

• Adjust Contrast values of LCD display

1.2 Conventional Features

• Up to 512 channels or talk groups programmable

• Repeater talk-around

• Carrier or Call Guard® (CTCSS/DCS) controlled squelch on analog channels, NAC and
talk group IDs on P25 channels

• Normal/selective squelch selectable by option switch or menu

• Monitor mode selectable by option switch or menu

• Time out timer penalty and conversation timers

• Dual priority channel sampling when scanning (analog and digital channels)

• Busy channel lockout (transmit disable on busy)

• Unit calls on P25 channels

• Telephone calls on P25 channels with over dialing.

• Cloning capability using a cable or wireless connection (see Section 5.13)

• Emergency alarms and calls to alert a dispatcher of an emergency condition

• Single tone encoder controllable by user on analog channels

• ANI (Automatic Number Identification) on analog channels

• MDC1200 ANI and Emergency Alert support

• Call Alert™ on P25 channels (send and receive pages)

• Predefined messages (up to 16) can be sent to a dispatcher (P25 mode)

• Predefined status conditions (up to eight) can be sent to a dispatcher (P25 mode)

• OTAR (Over-The-Air-Rekeying) compatible (P25 channels).

• Keypad programming with password access (Federal Government users only)

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1.3 SMARTNET/SmartZone Features

• Up to 512 talk groups programmable (channels select talk groups)

• Group, Enhanced Private Conversation™, standard Private Conversation, and
Telephone calls

• Emergency alarms to alert a dispatcher of emergency conditions

• Emergency calls for high priority system access

• Failsoft operation on a predefined conventional channel if trunked system fails

• Priority group calls detected while listening to other group calls when scanning

• Call Alert™ (send and receive pages)

• Predefined messages (up to 16) can be sent to a dispatcher

• Predefined status conditions (up to 8) can be sent to a dispatcher

• Dynamic regrouping (dispatcher can automatically gather users on a channel to receive
a message)

Features

• Roaming (SmartZone only)

1.4 Project 25 Trunked Features

• Up to 512 talk groups programmable (channels select talk groups)

• Group and Unit Calls

• Telephone calls with overdialing

• Emergency alarms to alert a dispatcher of emergency conditions

• Emergency calls for high priority system access

• Failsoft operation on a predefined conventional channel if trunked system fails

• Priority group calls detected while listening to other group calls when scanning

• Call Alert™ (send and receive pages)

• Predefined status conditions (up to eight) can be sent to a dispatcher

• Dynamic regrouping (dispatcher can automatically gather users on a channel to receive
a message)

• Roaming

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Features

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2.1 Front Panel Controls

Note The location of these controls is shown in Figure 2.1.

Figure 2.1 Front Panel Controls

S ECTION

Section 2Controls and Display

In Various Modes:

<F1> = Exit
<F2> = Select/Menu

Enable

<F3> =
<F4> =

Limited Keypad Model

Display

Up/Down Sw

Menu/Option

Keys

Option Keys
Microphone
DTMF Keypad

Speaker

DTMF Keypad Model

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Controls and Display

Microphone - The microphone is located behind the small opening shown in Figure 2.1.
For best results, hold the radio 2-3 inches from you mouth and speak at a normal
conversational level. Do not shout since it distorts your voice and does not increase range.

Display - This is a graphical LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). The display backlight can be
programmed to turn on when any key is pressed or when the Backlight option switch is
pressed or menu parameter selected (see Section 3.5).

Up/Down Switch - Selects zones when multiple zones are programmed (see Section 3.3).
Pressing the upper part of the switch selects the next higher number and pressing the lower
part selects the next lower number. This control also provides up/down select in the menu
mode and in other modes when up/down select is required.

<F1> - In menu mode (see Section 4.3), functions as a step back and exit switch. If menu
mode is not used, it is a programmable option switch.

<F2> - Selects the menu mode when that mode is enabled by programming. Also
functions as an Enter or Select switch in the menu and other modes. If menu mode is not
used, it is a programmable option switch.

<F3>, <F4> - Programmable option switches.

DTMF Keypad - The full keypad DTMF models include the 12 keys required to dial
telephone and unit ID numbers.

Speaker - The radio speaker is located near the bottom of the front panel. When a speaker/
microphone is used, it is automatically detected when the Opt Sel 1 line of the accessory
connector is pulled low. The logic then automatically disables the internal speaker.

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2.2 Top Panel Controls

Figure 2.2 Top Panel Controls

Power On-Off/

Volume Adj

Controls and Display

Antenna

Connector

Multi-Function

Indicator

Option
Switch

Channel

Switch

Emergency

(Option)

Switch

Multi-Function Indicator - Indicates the following conditions:

Table 2.1 LED Indicators

LED Color LED Duration Description

Red On Tx: clear
Red 125 ms ON 125 ms OFF Tx: CLEAR with low battery Tx: trunking system

busy

Red 125 ms ON 125 ms OFF 125 ms

ON 750 ms OFF
Red 750 ms ON 125 ms OFF Rx: Secure individual call
Green ON Rx: clear conventional or trunking
Green 750 ms ON 125 ms OFF Rx: clear individual call
Orange Continuous until Self Test

complete
Orange ON Tx: Secure
Orange 125 ms ON 125 ms OFF Tx: SECURE with low battery

Rx: Secure Group

Self Test state

Note This indicator is disabled if the Surveillance mode is programmed (see Section 4.8).

On-Off/Volume - Turning the knob clockwise turns power on and sets the volume level.
Turning it counterclockwise to the detent turns power off. The minimum volume level can
be set by programming. Soft power down can be programmed as described in Section

3.1.2, and the volume control can be disabled as described in Section 3.1.3.

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Controls and Display

Channel Switch - This 16-position switch selects up to 16 channels in the current zone.
Additional zones can be programmed to allow up to 512 channels to be selected by this
switch. This control can be disabled as described in Section 3.3.

Rotary Option Switch - This is a three-position switch that can be programmed to control
various options. The “A” position is “on” and the “B” and “C” positions are “off” (see
Section 4.1). When this switch is programmed to select zones, “A” selects Zone 1, “B”
Zone 2, and “C” Zone 3 if applicable.

Antenna Connector - This is the connect ion point for the antenna. Make sure the antenna
is tight before using the radio.

Emergency Switch - This switch or some other option switch can be programmed as an
Emergency switch to alert a dispatcher of an emergency condition. Refer to Sections 5.9
and 6.9 for more information. This switch can also be programmed for other functions.

2.3 Side Controls

Figure 2.3 Side Controls and Jacks

1

2
3

Option Switches

PTT Switch

Accessory
Connector

Battery Pack

PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch - This switch is pressed to turn the transmitter on to transmit
a message. It is then released to listen. Transmitting is indicated when the top panel
indicator is constant red or is displayed (surveillance mode only, see Section 4.8).

Option Switches 1, 2, and 3 - Each of these switches can be programmed to control a
specific function (see Section 4.1). In addition, they can be programmed for soft power
down (see Section 3.1.2). These switches can also be temporarily disabled by the keypad
lock feature (see Section 3.6) or permanently disabled.

Battery - To remove the battery, press the release button on the bottom and pivot the
bottom of the battery outward.

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Accessory Connector - This is the connection point for optional accessories such as a
speaker/microphone or earphone. It is also the connection point for the computer when
programming the radio or for data equipment when the P25 Packet Data feature is used
(see Section 5.14.10).

2.4 Display

Figure 2.4 Graphical Display

Controls and Display

Icon
Area

Text
Area

The front panel display is shown above. Icons are typically shown in the upper part of the
display and text messages in the lower part. The icons are as follows:

When the scan or the scan list edit mode is enabled, indicates that the displayed
channel is in the scan list and scanned (see Section 4.9).

When the scan or the scan list edit mode is enabled, indicates that the displayed
channel is a priority channel. If dual priority is used, indicates that it is a

2

second priority channel.
Low battery indication (see Section 3.4.2).
Voice encryption is enabled or an encrypted call is being received. This

indication flashes when an encrypted call is received on a digital channel (see
Section 10.2.6).

Priority or radio wide scanning is enabled (see Section 4.9).
In the surveillance mode only (see Section 4.8), indicates that the transmitter is

keyed. This icon is displayed in the preceding scan icon location, and they do
not conflict because the scan icon is never displayed in the transmit mode.

Repeater talk-around is enabled (see Section 5.7).
The Monitor mode is enabled by the Monitor option switch or menu parameter

(see Section 5.2). The radio can also be programmed so this icon is displayed
when the Normal mode is selected by the Normal/Selective function (see
Section 5.4.1).

Keypad programming or another mode is enabled which allows the user to edit
radio parameters.

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Controls and Display

An interconnect (telephone) call is in progress (see Section 6.5).
A Project 25 or SMARTNET/SmartZone private (unit-to-unit) call is in

progress.

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Section 3General Operation

3.1 Turning Power On and Setting Volume

3.1.1 Power Up

S ECTION

Power is turned on and off by the top panel On-Off/Volume switch. When power is
initially turned on, the following events occur:

• The EFJohnson logo is displayed

• The firmware version number is displayed.

• A self test is performed.

• The currently selected zone is displayed.

• The Individual (Unit/Unique) ID programmed for the currently selected system is
displayed.

• A tone sounds (if tones are enabled) and the alias of the selected talk group is displayed
continuously.

Programming determines if the radio powers up on the last selected zone or the pre­programmed home zone. Refer to Section 3.3 for information on the channel that is
selected. The minimum volume level may be set by programming. This can prevent
missed messages resulting from inadvertently turning the volume to an inaudible level.

3.1.2 Standard and Soft Power Down

To turn power off, rotate the On-Off/Volume control counterclockwise until a click
occurs. Power may remain on for an instant after turn-off occurs.

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The soft power down feature prevents users from accidentally powering off the radio. A
soft power down feature can be programmed to prevent radio power from being turned off
by accidentally turning the on-off/volume control. Any side butto n can be programmed for
this function in addition to its normal function. To turn power off, press this button during
or after power is turned off in the normal manner (there is no time out).

The soft power down feature prevents users from accidentally powering off the radio. Any
side option button could be programmed to protect the power/volume knob. To power off
the radio, the side button had to be pressed during or just after the knob was turned to the
off position.

The enhanced soft power down feature adds a “standby” mode which mutes audio, turns
off lights, and can block a combination of buttons and switches. Settings for the new
functionality are on the second page of the Global tab in PC Configure

™

.

Figure 3.1 Enhanced Soft Power feature

Enhanced Soft Power Down has two modes of operation:

The Normal Mode is enabled when no “disable” check boxes are selected. If the power/
volume knob is turned off nothing happens until the programmed side button is pressed.

The Standby Mode is enabled when any combination of the “disable” check boxes is
selected. When the power/volume knob is turned off,

the radio displays “Standby”,

audio is muted, and the indicator lights are turned off. The radio remains in “standby”
until the power knob is turned back on or the user presses a button that has not been
disabled.

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The following fields must be completed in PC Configure (on the second page of the

Global tab).

Enable Via Button - This combo box allows the user to choose which side button

protects the power knob. Pressing this side button while the power/volume knob is in
the off position will power down the radio.

Disable Emergency - Checking this check box disables the programmed emergency
button when the radio is in standby mode.

Disable PTT - Checking this check box causes the radio to ignore the PTT button while
in standby.

Disable Other Buttons - Checking this check box disables the other buttons (and the
channel selector) when the radio is in standby mode.

Note No hardware is shut down during standby. This means that power savings while in

standby are negligible allowing the user to have immediate access to the system since they
do not have to power components back up.
The volume is set to half of maximum when the radio exits standby due to a button press or
switch change.

3.1.3 Setting Volume Level

The volume level is adjusted by the top panel volume control knob or by option buttons
programmed for the Up/Down volume function. When the buttons are used, the volume
control function of the knob is disabled (it is still used to switch power). Volume buttons
may be used instead of the knob, for example, if accidental turning of the volume knob is
a problem.

When the volume control buttons are used, the number of steps (ticks) required to change
the volume from the minimum level to maximum level is programmable for 1-50. For
example, if “20” is programmed, there are 20 adjustment steps from minimum to
maximum volume. Only one volume control button can be programmed if desired and
wrap-around then occurs after the maximum or minimum level is selected.

The radio can also be programmed so that volume control is also be disabled by the
Keypad Lock feature.

The relative volume level can be determined by the position of the index on the volume
knob or by a reference signal as follows:

• If a key press tone is enabled, a short tone sounds when a key is pressed.

• If a conventional channel is selected and the Monitor option switch or menu parameter
is programmed, pressing that switch unsquelches the receiver and either voice or
background noise is heard (see Section 5.2). If a SMARTNET/SmartZone or P25
Trunked channel is selected, the receiver cannot be manually unsquelched.

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3.2 Power-Up Password

The power-up password feature prevents unauthorized use of the radio by disabling it
when power is turned on until the proper password is entered. This feature is enabled or
disabled by programming.

When this feature is enabled, “Enter Pswd” is briefly displayed when power is turned on.
The password can be 1-8 digits in length, and consists of digits 0-9. It is entered as
follows. If an incorrect password is entered, “Incorrect” is displayed and it must be re­entered.

DTMF Keypad Models - Enter the password using the 1-8 keys and then press the
Enter <F2> key when finished. If a mistake is made, the last digit can be erased by
pressing the <F1> (Clear) key.

Limited Keypad Models - Select the proper number for each position by pressing the
Up/Down switch. When the proper number for a position is displayed, select it and
move on to the next position by pressing the <F2> (Enter) key. If the password is less
than eight digits, press <F2> twice after the last digit.

An enhanced password scheme allows up to four power-on (user) passwords, download
and upload passwords, and a master password to be programmed.

The current User password can be changed if the “Set User Password” option switch or
menu parameter is programmed. Selecting this function displays prompts for entering and
confirming a new password. It is recommended that a number key not be used for this
function because the password mode is exited if that key is pressed to enter a number.
Refer to Section 9 for more information on passwords.

3.3 Zone and Channel Select

The selected zone and channel are selected and displayed as follows. For more information
on zones and channels, refer to Section 3.9.4.

3.3.1 Zone Select

The front panel Up/Down switch briefly displays and changes the alias of the current zone.
When not in special modes such as the menu mode, pressing either the top or bottom part
of this switch once displays the alias of the current zone. Then quickly pressing it again
changes the selected zone up or down. The rotary A/B/C switch on the top panel can also
be programmed for zone select. The “A” position then selects Zone 1, “B” Zone 2, and
“C” Zone 3 (if applicable).

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After the highest programmed zone is displayed, wrap-around to the lowest pro grammed
zone occurs and vice versa. The selected zone is also displayed briefly on power up. If the
selected zone alias needs to be displayed continuously, it must be programmed as part of
the channel alias.

The Up/Down switch on the front of the 5100 ES portable are typically used to scroll
through the various Zones that a user needs to access. To eliminate inadvertently
switching Zones if the radio is accidentally bumped and the Up/Down switch is pressed, a
Zone Lock function is implemented. The Up/Down switch will not scroll through zones
unless the Zone Lock switch is first pressed. If the Zone Lock switch is pressed, the Up/
Down switch is available for scrolling. Upon five-ten seconds of inactivity, the Up/Down
switch again is not usable for selecting a Zone. The Zone Lock function is programmable
for any programmable button on the radio.

3.3.2 Channel Select

Channels are selected by the rotary 16-position switch on the top panel. The alias
(identification) for the selected channel/group is displayed continuously during no rmal
operation.

When an unprogrammed channel is selected, “Unprogramd” is displayed and a tone
sounds (if tones are enabled). When conventional channels are selected and the Display
Information option key or menu parameter is programmed, either the channel frequency or
alias can be displayed (see Section 5.8).

The channel selector knob can also be disabled by programming. Channels must then be
directly selected as described next (if applicable). It may be desirable to disable the
channel select knob when direct selection is used in order to prevent confusion since the
channel knob then may not indicate the selected channel.

The radio can also be programmed so that the channel select control is also be disabled by
the Keypad Lock feature (Section 3.6) similar to the volume control described in Section

3.1.3.

3.3.3 Direct Zone/Channel Selection

The Direct Channel Select feature is available if the Channel Select option switch or menu
parameter is programmed. This feature allows channels to be directly selected using the
DTMF keypad numeric keys (DTMF models only) or Up/Down switch (all models).

For direct selection purposes, channels are numbered sequentially starting with the lowest
zone. Each zone can be programmed with up to 16 channels, so Zone 1 channels are
numbered 1-16, Zone 2 channels 17-32, and so on as shown below. For example, Zon e 1/
Channel 16 is selected by Channel 16, and Zone 2/Channel 16 is selected by Channel 32.

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Seq. Ch. No. Zone Channel

111

16 16
17 2 1

32 16
33 3 1

Proceed as follows to select channels using this mode:
1 Enable the direct Channel Select mode by pressing the Channel Select option switch or

selecting the “Chan Selct” menu parameter. The alias and sequential number of the
current channel are alternately displayed.

2 Select the desired channel using the Up/Down keys or directly enter it using the 0-9

keys (if available). If using the 0-9 keys, the radio attempts to display the entered
number after the 3rd digit is entered or approximately 2 seconds after the last key is
pressed.

3 To exit the this mode and select the entered channel, press the Channel Select switch

again or the <F2> key. To exit without changing the channel, press the <F1> key. This
mode is also exited automatically without changing the channel after approximately
one minute of no activity.

Note The Channel Select function should probably not be assigned to a number key because

pressing that key to select a channel then exits the select mode.

Other features of this mode are as follows:

• When using the Up/Down keys, wrap-around to the lowest zone/channel occurs after
the last channel in the highest programmed zone is displayed and vice versa. For
example, if Zone 1/Channel 5 is the highest programmed channel, wrap-around occurs
after Zone 1/Channel 16 is displayed.

• When an unprogrammed channel is displayed, the sequential channel number and
“Unprogramd” are alternately displayed.

• If an invalid channel number is entered using the 0-9 keys, or the <F2> or Channel
Select option switch is pressed with “Unprogrammed” displayed, an error tones sounds,
“Invalid” is briefly displayed, and the displayed channel does not change.

• The rotary Channel Select switch may not correctly indicate the selected channel after
direct channel selection is used. However, if this switch is enabled and rotated, it selects
the channel it is indicating. For example, if the switch index is pointing to channel 3 and

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channel 15 of the current zone is being displayed, rotating it to channel 4 selects
channel 4 of the current zone.

• If the rotary Channel Select switch is enabled, the radio always powers up on the
channel it is selecting.

If it is disabled, the radio can be programmed to power-up on the last selected or home
channel number of the last selected or home zone. With the “Last Zone”/“Home
Channel” configuration, the programmed home channel number of the last active zone
is selected. If it is not programmed, “Unprogrammd” is displayed. With earlier models,
the last selected channel is displayed wh en powering up on the last selected zone, and
channel 1 is displayed when powering up on the home zone.

3.3.4 Combined Zone and Channel

If the Combined Zone/Channel option is enabled, the flexibility to accommodate different
number of character combinations for Zone and Talkgroup is implemented. The
implementation for Combined Zone/Channel Display is as follows:

• Characters to Display Zone - (1-7)

• Space Between Zone / Talkgroup (optional)

• Characters to Display Talkgroup - This is a calculated field. (10 minus the number of
Zone Chars minus 1 (if Space) or 0 (if No Space).

The radios use the specified number of characters from the Zone and Talkgroup Alias
fields to create the combined display text. If the Zone or Talkgroup Alias is larger than the
number of characters specified, the radio tr uncates the alias to the specified number of
characters so that both the Zone and the Talkgroup fit into the display.

3.3.5 Dynamic Zone

The Dynamic Zone feature provides users the ability to setup “Favorite Channels” in one
dynamic zone, and allows the user to edit the channels without impacting any of the
channels already programmed to the Dynamic Zone.

A menu item in the 5100 ES allows the user to add channels to the favorite Zone. The
“Favorite” zone was added to the list of choices in PC Configure in the pull-down menu
for Home Zone and Home 2 Zone. If The Favorite Zone is enabled in PC Configure, the
user has the ability to change the channels that are in his favorites list, as follows:

1 Select the zone / channel to be placed into Favorites, using the zone/channel selectors.
2 Press the “Favorites” button or menu item for the 5100 ES (the radio remembers the

current zone/channel).

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3 Turn the up/down button to the location (1-16) where you want to store this favorite.

The radio will automatically start at the first unprogrammed channel and if all channels
are programmed, the radio will start at Channel 1.

4 To store the new channel in to the favorite zone, press the Select button which is <F2>

on the portables. The radio will then return to its previous zone/channel.

5 To exit without saving, press the programmed Favorite button (the button you pressed

to enter this mode). On the 5100 ES, you can also press the Cancel <F1> button.

6 Upon exit, the radio will return to its previous zone/channel.

3.4 Battery and Accessory Connector

3.4.1 Battery Removal/Installation

To remove the battery from the radio for recharging or replacement, press the release
button (see Figure 3.2) and then rotate it upward to the approximate point shown and
remove it from the radio.

Figure 3.2 Battery Removal

Battery Release
Button

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3.4.2 Low Battery Indication

Note If the radio contains encryption keys and is not programmed for infinite key retention, be

sure to reattach a battery within approximately 30 seconds to prevent the loss of these
keys (see following).

A low-battery condition is indicated by the icon in the display. The battery should be
recharged or replaced as soon after this indication appears. Once this indication appears, it
stays on until power is cycled.

The following additional low battery indications and conditions may be enabled by
programming:

• A chirp sounds once a minute in the receive standby and transmit modes.

• A chirp sounds each time the PTT switch is pressed.

• The top panel LED indicator flashes red every 30 seconds in the receive mode.

• Low power is selected when transmitting.

As indicated in the preceding note, the radio may need to be connected to a constant power
source to preserve the encryption keys in memory. This is required if “infinite key
retention” is not programmed. To allow the battery to be changed without losing the keys
with this feature disabled, storage capacitors maintain the supply voltage to memory for
approximately 30 seconds without a battery attached. Therefore, be sure to reattach a
battery within that time. Refer to Section 8 for more information on encryption keys.

There is a battery saver feature that can be enabled by programming. This feature
functions on trunked channels, and it automatically selects low transmit power when the
receive signal strength (RSSI) indicates that the site is nearby.

3.4.3 Battery Charging

Note When a battery is charged while attached to the radio, make sure radio power is off (see

following).

The battery can be charged separately or while attached to the radio. When it is charged
while attached to the radio, radio power should be turned off. If it is not, the battery begins
slowly discharging when the charger enters the trickle charge mode. This mode is
indicated by a green Ready indication, and it is entered automatically when the battery is
nearly fully charged. Gradual discharging occurs in the trickle mode because the charge
current of approximately 50 mA is less than the radio standby current of approximately
200 mA.

CAUTION

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Do not transmit in close proximity to the charger base (see following).

General Operation

Do not expose the charger base to high level RF signals while a battery is being charged
because this may cause a charger fuse to blow (especially in the UHF range). Radios
programmed for SMARTNET/SmartZone operation, for example, may affiliate while in
the charger which causes them to automatically key. Therefore, do not leave radio power
on while charging as described above.

3.4.4 Beltclip Installation

Remove the battery and slide the belt clip into the slot on the battery as shown below. To
remove the clip, simply slide it out. It is held in place by the chassis when the battery is
installed on the radio

Figure 3.3 Beltclip Installation

3.4.5 Connecting an Accessory

To connect an accessory to the transceiver, proceed as follows:

1 Remove the protective cover over the accessory jack on the side of the transceiver.
2 Insert the hook on the lower end of the accessory connector into the slot on the side of

the transceiver.

3 Rotate the latch open, press the connector against the transceiver, and then release the

latch to lock the connector in place.

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4 Install the included locking screw in the latch tab in the location shown.

Figure 3.4 Accessory Connector

Install Lock
Screw Here

Accessory Connector

Latch

Hook

General Operation

3.5 Backlight

The backlight for the display and option keys can be programmed to automatically turn on
when any key is pressed. It then automatically turns off after a programmed delay of 0-7.5
seconds so that battery drain is minimized. If the Backlight option switch or menu
parameter is programmed, the user can manually turn the backlight on and off (it then
stays on). If the Surveillance mode is programmed, the backlight is disabled (see Section

4.8). The radio can be programmed so that the backlight turns on in the keypad lock mode

when a key is pressed (see next section).

3.6 Keypad Lock

The Keypad Lock feature temporarily disables the front panel keys to prevent keys from
being accidentally pressed. This feature is available if the Keypad Lock option switch is
programmed. To lock the keypad, simply press the Keypad Lock option switch. Then to
unlock the keypad again, press and hold this switch until a tone sounds (approximately
one second).

Permanent Keypad Lockout can also be programmed. The keypad is then permanently
disabled and cannot be enabled by the user. Additional information on this feature follows.

• A global “Front Keypad Lockout Only” function can be selected by programming. The
front panel keys but not the side panel option keys are then disabled by the preceding

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Keypad Lock and Permanent Lock functions. If this function is not selected, both the
front and side panel keys are disabled. The PTT switch is never disabled.

• The Channel Selector and Volume controls can be programmed so that they are locked
by the Keypad Lock function.

• The “Channel Selector Enabled” function can be programmed globally. If this is not
selected, the channel selector is always disabled regardless of the Permanent Lockout or
Keypad Lock status. Channels can then be selected only by direct channel select (see
Section 3.3).

• The volume control is permanently disabled if a Volume Up/Down option switch is
programmed regardless of the Permanent Lockout or Keypad Lock status. Refer to
Section 3.1.3 for more information.

• There is the option to enable the backlight when a key is pressed in the Keypad Lock
mode. There is also the option when programming conventional channels to disable
DTMF dialing.

3.7 Setting Squelch

This radio does not have a squelch control. The squelch level is preset during alignment. If
the keypad programming feature is available (see Section 5.15), the squelch level can be
changed by the user on each conventional analog channel.

3.8 Transmit Disable

Transmitting can be disabled on each conventional, SMARTNET, SmartZone, and P25
Trunked channel so that the channel is monitor-only. When transmitting is attempted on a
receive-only channel, “Rx Only” is displayed and an error tone sounds.

3.9 Radio Operating Modes

Each selectable channel can be programmed for the conventional (analog or APCO Project
25 digital), SMARTNET/SmartZone, or APCO Project 25 digital trunked operating mode.
For example, Zone 1/Channel 1 could be a conventional channel, Zone 1/Channel 2 a
SMARTNET channel, and so on. More information on these modes follows.

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3.9.1 Conventional Mode

This is a non-trunked operating mode which accesses independent radio channels. There is
no automatic access to several channels. Selecting a conventional channel selects a
transmit and receive frequency and other channel parameters such as squelch control
coding.

Conventional channels can be either standard (analog) or Project 25 (digital). With digital
operation, the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) converts the audio signal to digital data
which is sent over the air as complex tones. Another difference is that analog channels use
Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) squelch control and Project 25 channels use a NAC (Network
Access Code) and talk group ID codes.

With Project 25 operation, a NAC is transmitted and it must match the NAC programmed
in the base equipment and the radio(s) being called for communication to occur. In
addition, to receive standard group calls, the receiving radio must be programmed to
detect the transmitted talk group ID code.

With conventional operation, a busy channel condition is detected automatically if the
busy channel lockout (transmit disable on busy) feature is programmed. Otherwise, it must
be detected manually. An out-of-range condition is not indicated by special tones or
messages as with SMARTNET operation because there is no initial data exchange with
the repeater that allows this condition to be detected. Operating features unique to
conventional channels are described in Section 5.

3.9.2 SMARTNET/SmartZone Mode

This is a trunked operating mode in which automatic access is provided to several RF
channels. ID codes are used to select what radios are being called and what calls are
received. Monitoring is performed automatically and special messages and tones indicate
busy and out-of-range conditions.

SMARTNET and SmartZone operation and programming is very similar. Basically,
SMARTNET operation is limited to a single repeater site and SmartZone operation allows
automatic roaming between sites. Enhanced SMARTNET/SmartZone features include
roaming (SmartZone only), telephone, private, and emergency calls, Call Alert
messaging. Either analog or digital signaling may be used (digital is optional).

When a SMARTNET or SmartZone channel is selected or the radio is powered up on one
of those channels, it searches for a control channel. Once a control channel is found, the
alias (name) of the selected channel is displayed and the radio attempts to register on the
radio system. If a control channel could not be found (because of an out of range condition
or the system ID is not correct, for example), “No Sys” (early units) or “Out Rnge” (later
units) is displayed and the radio continues to search for a control channel.

™

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The control channel transmits and receives system information to and from all radios
registered on the system. Therefore, once a control channel is found, it is continuously
monitored for incoming call information and is used to make call requests. The radio
automatically changes to a traffic channel to place and receive calls and then returns to the
control channel when the call is complete. Operating features unique to SMARTNET/
SmartZone channels are described in Section 6.

3.9.3 P25 Trunked Mode

The P25 Trunked operating features are very similar to the SmartZone type just described.
Since SmartZone features are also similar to SMARTNET features, all three modes are
described in the Section 6. Some differences between the P25 Trunking and SmartZone
modes are as follows:

• Digital signaling is always used with P25 calls. Either analog or digital signaling may be
used for SmartZone calls.

• Calls made to a specific radio in the P25 mode are called Unit Calls. In the
SMARTNET/SmartZone mode they are called Private Calls.

• Messaging is not available with P25 calls.

• Telephone calls are available.

• The P25 control channel data rate is 9600 baud and the digital voice data rate is also
9600 baud. With SmartZone operation, the control channel data rate is 3600 baud (both
digital and analog calls) and the narrowband digital voice data rate is 9600 baud.

• The P25 mode uses a system ID, Wide Area Communications Network (WACN) ID,
and RF Subsystem ID (RFSS). The SmartZone mode does not use the WACN and
RFSS IDs.

• P25 Unit IDs can be 1-16,777,215 (000001-FFFFFF hex) and SmartZone Unit IDs can
be 1-65,535 (0001-FFFF hex).

3.9.4 Systems, Channels, and Zones

A zone and channel are selected to place and receive calls. The following describes the
relationship between systems, channels, and zones.

3.9.4.1 Systems

A system is a collection of channels or talk groups belonging to the same repeater site. It
defines all the parameters and protocol information required to access a site. Up to 16
systems of any type can be programmed.

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The maximum number of channels assignable to a system is limited to 512. Channels may
also be limited by available memory space as described in the following information.

3.9.4.2 Channels

A channel selects a radio (RF) channel or talk group as follows:

Conventional Analog Mode - A channel selects a specific radio channel, Call Guard
(CTCSS/DCS) squelch coding, and other parameters unique to that channel.

Conventional Project 25 Mode - A channel selects a specific radio channel, NAC
squelch coding, talk group ID, and other parameters unique to that channel.

SMARTNET/SmartZone and Trunked Project 25 Modes - A channel selects a
specific talk group, announcement group, emergency group, and oth er parameters
unique to that talk group.

A maximum of up to 512 channels can be programmed with the preceding modes. These
channels can belong to a single system or multiple systems. The maximum number is also
limited by the available memory. For example, since more memory is required to program
a SMARTNET system than a conventional system, the total number of channels decreases
as the number of SMARTNET channels increases. The programming software displays a
bar graph which shows the amount of available memory space that is used by the current
data.

3.9.4.3 Zones

A zone is a collection of up to 16 channels of any type. For example, a zone could include
12 conventional channels and four SMARTNET channels. One use of zones may be to
program the channels used for operation in a different geographical areas. The maximum
number of zones is 32.

3.10 Radio Tune Test Mode

Radio Tune Test Mode is entered by pressing Side Button 2 during the interval between
the initial display and the completion of the self test. Pressing Side Button 2 after the self
test has completed has no noticeable effect on the radio other than its programmed
functionality. I.e., if Side Button 2 is pressed after the self test has completed, the radio
operates normally and Radio Tune Test Mode cannot be entered while the radio remains
powered.

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After pressing Side Button 2 during the self test, the radio completes the self test and
displays the message “Service”. The radio cycles through several informational displays,
which are summarized in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 Initial Messages

5100 ES Description

Service Test Tune Mode initial message
Firmware Firmware display message
V x.y.z Firmware version number
DSP DSP display message
V x.y.z DSP version number
SEM SEM display message
V x.y SEM version number
File Form. File format display message
V x.y File format version number
Bootload Bootload display message
V x.y Bootload version number
ESN ESN display message
xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx* ESN of the radio (in hexadecimal)
Band Band display message
[VHF, UHF, UHF High, UHF 380, 700/800, 800, 900] Band of the radio
* Scrolling Message

To stop a display, press the Up Button. To continue displays, press the Down Button. To
quickly cycle through the displays, continue to press the Down button. You cannot go
back to displays that have already been shown.

Upon completion of the information displays, the radio enters a menu mode. The default
option is the RF Test Mode, and the message “RF Test” is displayed. Press Side Button 1
to cycle between the two modes, RF Test Mode and the Control Top and Keypad Test
Mode (displaying “CH Test”), Press the Emergency Button to enter into the test mode that
is currently displayed.

3.10.1 RF Test Mode

In RF Test Mode, the radio has a set number of frequencies and tests that can be run
depending on the radio’s band. The frequencies that can be tested are summarized in Table

3.2 and the test environments are summarized in Table 3.3. Press Side Button 2 to advance

to a different test channel, and press Side Button 1 to advance to the next test. In this
mode, the display shows the current environment and frequency, “SSSSS: x”. SSSSS is
the display string as given in Table 3.3, and x is the test channel number assigned in Table

3.2

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Table 3.2 summarizes frequencies that can be tested.

Table 3.2 RF Test Mode Freq uencies (MHz)

General Operation

Test
Channel VHF Rx * VHF Tx * UHF Rx * UHF Tx *

136.075 136.025 380.075 380.025 764.0625 764.0125

142.075 142.125 390.075 390.025 769.0625 769.0125

154.275 154.225 400.075 400.025 775.9375 775.9875

160.175 160.125 411.075 411.025 851.0625 794.0125

168.125 168.075 424.975 424.925 860.0625 809.0125

173.925 173.975 425.075 425.025 869.9375 823.9875

435.075 435.025 851.0625 851.0125

445.075 445.025 860.0625 860.0125

457.075 457.025 869.9375 869.8875
10 469.975 469.925
* Future band for 5100 ES radios

700/800
MHz Rx

700/800
MHz Tx

Test environments are summarized in Table 3.3.

Table 3.3 RF Test Mode Environments

Display String Description Function

ANA Carrier Squelch Normal radio operation: Rx – unsquelch if carrier detected Tx – mic audio
CTCSS Tone Private-Line CTCSS operation: Rx – unsquelch if carrier and 192.8 Hz tone detected,

DIG P25 Digital Conventional Tone operation: (equivalent to high deviation test in PCTune) Rx – none Tx

MON Carrier Unsquelch Monitor operation: Rx – always unsquelch Tx – mic audio

always show carrier with green LED. Tx – mic audio plus 192.8 Hz tone

– 1200 Hz tone

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3.10.2 Control Top and Keypad Test Mode

Once Control Top and Keypad Test Mode is selected from the menu, all icons are
displayed and the LED lights red. Upon release of the emergency button, the radio is in
Control Top and Keypad Mode. In this mode, all of the buttons, switches, and knobs on
the radio can be tested to determine if they are operating correctly. Performing any event
with the radio results in a tone as well as a display of what action took place. A summary
of the displays is included as Table 3.4. If the radio is in Control Top and Keypad Test
Mode but no action is taking place, the message “CH Test” continues to display.

Table 3.4 Control Top and Keypad Test Mode Display Messages

Action Display

Emergency button pressed/released Emer: 1/Emer: 0
Channel selector switch moved Chan: x, where x is the current position of the switch
Toggle switch moved Toggle: x, where xis the current position of the switch

Volume knob turned Vol: x, where x is the current position of the knob from 0 –

Side button 1 pressed/released SB1: 1/SB1: 0
Side button 2 pressed/released SB2: 1/SB2: 0

Side button 3 pressed/released
PTT button pressed/released
F1 button pressed/released
F2 button pressed/released
F3 button pressed/released
F4 button pressed/released
Up button pressed/released
Down button pressed/released
“1” button pressed/released
“2” button pressed/released
“3” button pressed/released
“4” button pressed/released
“5” button pressed/released
“6” button pressed/released
“7” button pressed/released
“8” button pressed/released
“9” button pressed/released
“0” button pressed/released
“*” button pressed/released
“#” button pressed/released

255 (this will vary at the boundaries)

SB3: 1/SB3: 0
PTT: 1/PTT: 0
F1: 1/F1: 0
F2: 1/F2: 0
F3: 1/F3: 0
F4: 1/F4: 0
Up: 1/Up: 0
Down: 1/Down: 0
Btn 1: 1/Btn 1: 0
Btn 2: 1/Btn 2: 0
Btn 3: 1/Btn 3: 0
Btn 4: 1/Btn 4: 0
Btn 5: 1/Btn 5: 0
Btn 6: 1/Btn 6: 0
Btn 7: 1/Btn 7: 0
Btn 8: 1/Btn 8: 0
Btn 9: 1/Btn 9: 0
Btn 0: 1/Btn 0: 0
Btn *: 1/Btn *: 0
Btn #: 1/Btn #: 0

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4.1 Option Switches

Most all the buttons on this radio are programmable as follows:

• On the side panel, the three buttons above the PTT switch (see Figure 2.3).

• On the top panel, the rotary three-position switch and the orange button (see Figure 2.2).

S ECTION

Section 4Radio-wide Features

Note For descriptions of the functions controlled by these switches, refer to the section of this

manual referenced in the last column of Table 4.1.

The functions that can be controlled by option switches are shown in Table 4.1. Each
option switch can be programmed to control a different function in each of the three
operating modes. For example, <F3> can control one function when a conventional
channel is selected, another when a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected, and still
another when a Project 25 trunked channel is selected.

Table 4.1 Programmable Functions

Function Function

Alert Tone Volume Adjust Request To Talk
Audio Mute Toggle Rw Scan List Edit
Backlight Scan
Call Alert Scan List Edit
Channel Select Scan List Select
Clone Second Home Channel
Contrast Level Adjust Security Mode
Display Mode Set User Password
EMERGENCY Single Tone Encoder
Home Status
Home Channel Surveillance Mode Toggle

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Table 4.1 Programmable Functions

Function Function

Interconnect Talk Group Select
Keypad Lockout Tones Toggle
Keypad Programming Tx Power
Keypad Squelch Unit Call
Keypress Tone Volume Adjust Unused Function Index 0f
Key Select Unused Function Index 10
Menu Unused Function Index 17
Message Unused Function Index 1e
Monitor Unused Function Index 25
Normal Selective Squelch Unused Function Index 2e
OTAR Hello (PCC Re-Key Request) Unused Function Index 30
OTAR Keyset Select Volume Down
Packet Data Volume Up
Priority Channel Zeroize
Radio Info Zone Edit
Radio Wide Scan Zone Lock
Repeater Talk Around Zone Select

4.2 Feature Enable/Disable

One of the function buttons may be programmed to enable/disable certain features. These
features have binary On/Off states, and the programmed button toggles the feature to the
alternate state. Figure 4.2 identifies features that may be enabled or disabled using the
programmed button. One short beep indicates the feature is On; Two short beeps indicate
the feature is Off.

Table 4.2 Features which May Be Enabled/Disabled using the Function Button

Function Conventional

Alert Tones x x x
Backlight x x x
Clear / Secure x x x
High / Low Power x x x
Keypad Lock x x x
Monitor x
Mute / Unmute x x x
Radio Wide Scan x x x
Repeater Talk Around x

SMARTNET/
SmartZone

P25 Trunking

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Table 4.2 Features which May Be Enabled/Disabled using the Function Button

Function Conventional

Scan x x x
Selective Squelch (ON) /

Normal Squelch (OFF)
Site Lock x x
Surveillance Mode x x x
Zone Lock x x x

4.3 Menu Mode

Note For descriptions of the functions controlled by the menu mode parameters, refer to the

section of this manual referenced in the last column of Table 4.1.

Most functions that can be controlled by an option switch can also be controlled by the
menu mode. The functions that can be controlled by the menu mode are shown in Table

4.1. Functions can be controlled by both an option switch and a menu parameter if desired.

Radio-wide Features

SMARTNET/
SmartZone P25 Trunking

x

When the menu mode is used, the <F1> and <F2> switches become dedicated menu mode
control switches (see following illustration). The <F1> switch is Back/Clear, and the
<F2> switch is Menu Select/Enter. If the menu mode is disabled, these switches can be
programmed for other functions.

Figure 4.1 Menu Mode Buttons

Menu
Back/

Exit

Menu

Select/

Enter

Menu
Scroll

Up/Down

Only the enabled menu items which apply to the selected channel type are displayed. For
example, if a conventional channel is selected, only the enabled functions for conventional
channels are displayed.

When in the menu mode, messages continue to be received on the selected channel.
However, the display does not indicate who is calling. Pressing the PTT switch exits the
menu mode and keys the transmitter.

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The menu mode operates as follows:
1 To select the menu mode, press the <F2> key. Up to three menu parameters are then

displayed as shown in the preceding illustration.

2 To scroll up or down through the menu parameter list, press the Up/Down switch. The

selected parameter is indicated by a dark bar.

3 To display the available modes for a highlighted parameter, press the <F2> switch. The

currently selected mode is indicated by an asterisk.

4 Press the Up/Down switch to highlight the desired mode. Then press the <F2> key to

select that mode.

5 To step back to the previous level or exit the menu mode, press the <F1> (Back) key.

4.4 Time-Out Timer

The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is keyed continuously for longer than the
programmed time. It can be programmed for 15-225 seconds or it can be disabled by
programming 0 seconds.

If the transmitter is keyed for longer than the programmed time, the transmitter is disabled,
a continuous tone sounds, and “TX Timeout” is displayed. Five seconds before time-out
occurs, a warning beep sounds to indicate that time-out is approaching. The timer and tone
are reset by releasing the PTT switch.

A different time can be programmed for each system, and the timer can be enabled or
disabled on each conventional channel. With conventional channels, a penalty time may
also be programmed that prevents transmissions for a certain time after the transmitter is
disabled (see Section 5.5).

One use of this feature is to prevent a channel from being kept busy for an extended period
by an accidentally keyed transmitter. It can also prevent possible transmitter damage
caused by transmitting for an excessively long period.

4.5 Home Zone/Channel Select

If the Home Zone option switch or menu parameter is programmed, it selects the pre
programmed home zone. The selected channel is displayed if the channel switch is
enabled, and the pre programmed home channel is selected if it is disabled. A secondary
Home Zone, Home2, may also be programmed.

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Pressing and holding the Home Zone option switch until a tone sounds makes the
currently selected zone the new Home zone. The radio is also programmed so that either
the home or last selected zone is selected when power is turned on. Refer to Section 3.3 for
more information.

4.6 Power Output Select

Each conventional channel and SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 Trunked system can be
programmed for high, low, or switchable power. If the High/Low Power option switch or
menu parameter is programmed and selectable power is programmed on the current
channel or system, high and low transmitter power can be selected. All models support
high and low power. The low power level is typically 1 watt and the high power level the
rated power output of the radio (2.5 - 5 watts, depending on frequency band).

The new level is flashed in the display as either “Hi Power” or “Low Power”. If selectable
power is not permitted on the current channel, “Fixed Low” or “Fixed High” is flashed
and no change occurs. The selected power level for a channel or system is permanent until
it is manually changed again. The low power mode may be automatically selected during a
low battery condition (see Section 3.4.2).

Radio-wide Features

4.7 Alert Tone Select

The various alert tones that sound are described in Section 7.1. These tones can be turned
on and off if the Alert Tone option switch or Tones menu parameter is programmed. When
all tones are off, “Tone Off” is momentarily displayed, and when all tones are on, “Tone
On” is momentarily displayed. If this switch or menu parameter is not programmed, tones
are fixed in the on or off mode by programming. If the Surveillance mode is programmed
(see following), tones are totally disabled.

The Alert Tone volume can be adjusted relative to the volume control setting. This is done
by programming and also by the user if the Tone Volume Adjust option button or menu
parameter is programmed. Relative levels of –170 to +170 can be set with “0” the default
setting. A minus value decreases the tone volume and a plus value increases it. The user
adjusted level permanently overrides the programmed level if applicable.

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4.8 Surveillance Mode

The Surveillance mode totally disables the backlight, all alert tones, and front panel LED
indicator in all operating modes. The radio can be fixed in this mode by programming or it
can be turned on and off by the user if the Surveillance Mode option button or menu
parameter is programmed. The user selected mode permanently overrides the programmed
mode if applicable. To provide a transmit indication when the front panel LED is disabled,
the icon is displayed (see Section 2.4). This icon is displayed only in the surveillance
mode.

4.9 Scanning

Scanning monitors the channels in the scan list for messages that the radio is programmed
to receive. When a message is detected, scanning stops and the message is received.
Shortly after the message is complete, scanning resumes (unless it has been disabled).
When a call is received in the scan mode, the alias of the channel on which a call is
received (and any other display parameters that may be programmed) are displayed until
scanning resumes. The selected channel alias is then displayed if applicable.

There are two basic scan modes available: Priority (Standard) and Radio Wide. The
operation of the priority type is unique to the type of channel selected, and the operation of
Radio Wide type is the same regardless of the type of channel selected. Only one type can
be enabled at a time. For example, if priority scanning is enabled and radio wide scanning
is selected, priority scanning is automatically disabled and vice versa. More information
on these types of scanning follows.

4.9.1 Priority Scanning

Priority scanning (also referred to as standard scan) monitors only channels that are the
same type as that currently selected. For example, if a conventional channel is selected,
only conventional channels are scanned and likewise for SMARTNET/SmartZone and
Project 25 Trunked channels.

More information on how priority scanning operates in the Conventional Mode is located
in Section 5.10, and for the other modes in Section 6.11. Priority scanning is t urned on and
off by the Scan option switch or menu parameter as follows. If this switch or menu
parameter is not programmed, Priority scanning is not available.

• Enable scanning using the Scan option switch or menu parameter. Scanning is enabled
when “Scan On” is briefly displayed and the icon is indicated.

• To turn scanning off, press the Scan option switch again or select “Off” in the scan
menu. Scanning is disabled when “Scan Off” is briefly displayed and the icon is no
longer indicated.

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• If the zone or channel is changed while scanning is selected, scanning continues on the
same or a different scan list (see Section 4.10.1).

Note Each SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 trunked channel can be programmed so that

scanning is automatically enabled when the channel is selected.

4.9.2 Radio Wide Scanning

Note Use radio wide scanning only if two different channel types need to be scanned at the

same time such as conventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone. Otherwise, use the more
efficient priority scanning because there is less chance of missed calls.

Radio wide scanning monitors the channels in the pre programmed radio-wide scan list.
This scan list can include up to 16 channels of any type and assigned to any zone (see
Section 4.10.2). Radio wide scanning is turned on and off by the Radio Wide Scan option
switch or menu parameter as follows. If this switch or menu parameter is not programmed,
radio wide scanning is not available.

• Enable Radio Wide Scanning using the Radio Wide Scan option switch or menu
parameter. Radio wide scanning is enabled when “RW Scn On” is briefly displayed and
the icon is indicated.

• To turn radio wide scanning off, press the Radio Wide Scan option switch again or
select “Off” in the menu. Scanning is disabled when “RW Scn Off” is briefly displayed
and the icon is no longer indicated.

• If the zone or channel is changed while radio wide scanning, scanning continues
normally.

4.9.3 Scan Hold Time

When a message is received or transmitted while scanning, there is a delay before
scanning resumes. The delay after receiving a call prevents another message from being
received before a response can be made. The delay after transmitting ensures that a
response is heard instead of another message occurring on some other channel.

Separate delay times are programmable for Radio Wide and Priority scanning. With radio
wide and conventional priority scanning, delays of 0-7.5 seconds are programmable in

0.5-second steps. With SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 Trunked priority scanning, a

scan delay of 2-10 seconds can be programmed in 0.5-second steps. The radio wide time is
programmed on the Radio Wide screen and the Priority time is programmed on the
applicable Per System screen.

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4.9.4 Transmitting in the Scan Mode

4.9.4.1 Priority Scan Mode:

When the transmitter is keyed while scanning is enabled, the transmission may occur on
various channels as follows.

4.9.4.2 Radio Wide Scan Mode:

Conventional Operation - Transmissions can be programmed to always occur on the
priority, selected, or receive channel (if applicable). Refer to Section 5.10 for more
information.

SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked Operation - If scanning is halted to receive a
message, programming determines if transmissions occur on the selected or active
channel. Transmissions at other times occur on the selected channel.

The radio can be programmed to transmit on the selected or active channel similar to
SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 trunked operation just described.

4.9.5 Nuisance Channel Add/Delete

With priority scanning, channels can be temporarily deleted from the scan list, for
example, if messages become annoying. This feature is not available with radio wide
scanning. Channels can also be permanently added or deleted from a scan list as described
in the next sections. Use the following steps to temporarily delete a nuisance channel:

Note The selected channel and also priority channels cannot be deleted from the scan list.

1 While receiving a message on the channel to be deleted, press and hold the Scan option

switch until a tone sounds (about one second).

2 The channel is deleted and scanning of the remaining channels in the scan list resumes.
3 Deleted channels are added back into the scan list if any of the following occur:

• Scanning is turned off and then on again using the Scan option switch or menu

parameter.

• Radio power is turned off and then on again.

The selected channel is changed.

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4.10 Scan Lists

4.10.1 Priority Scan Lists

Note The selected channel is always scanned.

A scan list is simply the channels that are scanned when scanning is enabled. With all
operating modes, as many priority scan lists as are required can usually be programmed
(up to 256). The only limitation is the available memory. Each scan list can include up to
512 channels/talk groups. More information on selecting and editing priority scan lists
follows.

4.10.1.1 Determining Channels in Priority Scan List

The channels in conventional priority scan lists are indicated by selecting the scan mode as
follows. Channels in SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked priority scan lists are
indicated only when editing a scan list (see “Editing a Priority Scan List” which follows).

Radio-wide Features

1 Enable priority scanning using the Scan switch or menu parameter. Also select the scan

list if applicable as described in the following “Selecting a Priority Scan List”
description.

2 Select the desired zone and then scroll through the channels by rotating the channel

switch. When the displayed channel is in the scan list (scanned normally), the
icon is displayed.

4.10.1.2 Selecting a Priority Scan List

Note Only priority scan lists are selectable.

Conventional Channels - Conventional systems are programmed with a default scan list
that is normally selected by all channels in that system. However, there is a programmable
option to slave a particular conventional scan list to a zone. This then becomes the default
list for all conventional channels in that zone (it overrides the system programming). This
slave feature is programmed on the Edit Zone screen.

If the Scan (List) Select option switch or menu parameter is programmed, the default list
selected by all conventional channels (even those belonging to slaved zones) is
temporarily changed. The preceding default scan lists are automatically reselected
whenever radio power is cycled.

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SMARTNET/SmartZone and Project 25 Trunked Channels - Each channel (talk group)
can be programmed so that one of the programmed lists is selected or scanning is disabled
(No List). In addition, channels can be programmed so that scanning is automatically
enabled (Auto Scan) when they are selected.

If the Scan (List) Select option switch or menu parameter is programmed, the list that is
selected by all talk and announcement groups in the current system can be temporarily
changed by the user as follows. “No List” (scanning disabled) or “Programmed” (default
list) can also be selected if desired. The programmed default scan list is automatically
reselected on power up.

To change the currently selected scan list (all channel types), proceed as follows:

1 With scanning disabled ( icon not displayed), press the Scan List option switch or

2 The currently selected list is displayed as “List x”, where “x” is the currently selected

select the Scan Selct menu parameter.

list. To exit without changing the selected list, simply press the Scan List option switch
again or the <F1> key.

3 To select another list, press the Up/Down switch. When the desired list is displayed,

select it and exit this mode by pressing the Scan List option switch again or the <F1> or
<F2> key.

4.10.1.3 Editing a Priority Scan List

If the Scan Edit option switch or menu parameter is programmed, conventional,
SMARTNET/SmartZone, and P25 Trunked priority (standard) scan lists can be user
programmed. Changes are permanent (cycling power does not reselect a default
condition). Proceed as follows:

1 Make sure that both priority and radio wide scanning are off ( icon not displayed).

Select a conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked channel corresponding
to the scan list being programmed.

2 Select the scan edit mode using the Scan Edit option switch or menu parameter. This

mode is indicated by in the display.

3 If applicable, select the list to be edited by pressing the Up/Down switch. Select the

desired list by pressing the <F2> key. The selected list is indicated as “List x”. If user
programming is disabled on a list, (conventional only) “No Edit” is momentarily
displayed and it cannot be edited.

4 Select the channel you want to add or delete by pressing the Up/Down switch. After the

last channel in the current zone is displayed, the first valid channel in the next zone is
displayed and vice versa. Lists are limited to 512. If an attempt is made to add more
than 512, “List Full” is displayed and a channel must be deleted before another can be
added.

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Note Priority channels can be deleted.

5 If the selected channel is in the scan list (scanned), the icon is displayed. To

change the status of the displayed channel, press the <F2> (Enter) switch.

With conventional channels only, if the selected scan list is programmed with fixed
priority channel(s), the next press of <F2> makes the current channel the priority
channel indicated by . If dual priority channels are used, pressing <F2> again makes
it the second priority channel indicated by . Then pressing <F2> again takes the
channel out of the scan list. Refer to Sections 5.10.2 and 6.11.1 for more information on
priority channel sampling.

6 To exit this mode and save the changes, press the <F1> (Exit) key or the Scan Edit

option switch again.

4.10.2 Radio Wide Scan Lists

With radio wide scanning, there is only one scan list available regardless of the type of
channel selected. This list is user programmable, and can contain up to 16 channels of any
type. For example, it could include six conventional channels and ten SMARTNET/
SmartZone channels. More information on selecting and editing radio wide scan lists
follows.

Radio-wide Features

2

4.10.2.1 Determining Channels in Radio Wide Scan List

The channels in model radio wide scan lists are determined by selecting the scan list edit
mode (see “Editing Radio Wide Scan List” which follows). When the displayed channel is
in the radio wide scan list (scanned normally), the icon is displayed.

4.10.2.2 Editing a Radio Wide Scan List

If the RWS Edit option switch or menu parameter is programmed, the radio wide scan list
can be edited. Changes are permanent (cycling power does not reselect a default
condition). Proceed as follows:

1 Make sure that both priority and radio wide scanning are off ( icon not displayed).

Select the scan edit mode using the RWS Edit option switch or menu parameter. This
mode is indicated by in the display.

2 Select the channel you want to add or delete by pressing the Up/Down switch. After the

last channel in the current zone is displayed, the first valid channel in the next zone is
displayed and vice versa. Lists are limited to 16 channels. If an attempt is made to add
more than 16, “List Full” is displayed and a channel must be deleted before another can
be added.

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3 If the selected channel is in the scan list (scanned), the icon is displayed. To

4 To exit this mode and save the changes, press the <F1> (Exit) key or the RWS Edit

change the status of the displayed channel, press the <F2> (Enter) switch.

option switch again.

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Section 5Conventional Mode Features

An overview of the conventional operating mode is located in Section 3.9.1. The
following information describes the features unique to analog and digital (Project 25)
conventional operation. Refer to the preceding “Radio Wide Features” (Section 4) for
information on features common to all operating modes.

5.1 Monitoring Before Transmitting

S ECTION

With conventional operation, you may need to manually monitor the channel before
transmitting to make sure that it is not being used by someone else. If you transmit while
someone else is using the channel, you will disrupt their conversation. With SMARTNET/
SmartZone and P25 Trunked operation, monitoring is performed automatically. You can
monitor conventional channels automatically or manually.

5.1.1 Automatic Channel Monitoring

If the selected channel is programmed for Busy Channel Lockout (also called Transmit
Disable On Busy), monitoring is automatic. Refer to Section 5.3 for more information on
this feature.

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5.1.2 Manual Channel Monitoring

The automatic monitoring just described may occasionally disable the transmitter when
the channel is not in use, such as if the repeater has extended hang time. In this case, you
may not want to use automatic monitoring, but monitor the channel manually as follows:

Busy Indicator - With scanning disabled, note if the multi-function indicator on the
front panel is steady green. If it is not, the channel is not being used and a call can be
transmitted. It it is green, a carrier is being detected, so the channel may be busy (see
following).

Monitor Mode - There may be times when a busy condition is indicated even though
no one is using the channel. Monitoring should then be performed by disabling Call
Guard squelch (or group ID detect on Project 25 channels). This is usually done by
selecting the Monitor Mode (see following) or by the Normal/Selective option switch or
menu parameter (see Section 5.4.4).

5.2 Monitor Mode

The monitor mode unsquelches the receiver and monitors the channel even if a carrier is
not detected. Other features of this mode are as follows:

• Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) squelch is disabled on analog channels and NAC and group
ID detect are disabled on P25 (conventional) channels.

• Busy Channel Lockout is overridden (see next section)

• Scanning temporarily halts

The Monitor Mode operates as follows:
1 To monitor the transmit frequency for activity before transmitting, briefly press the

Monitor option switch or select the Monitor menu “Tx Channel” parameter. The
icon is then displayed to indicate the monitor mode and the receiver unsquelches.

2 To monitor the receive frequency instead, press and hold the Monitor option switch

until a tone sounds or approximately two seconds, or select the Monitor menu “Sqlch
Ovrd” parameter. This can be used, for example, to improve reception if intermittent
squelching is making a weak message difficult to understand.

3 To disable the monitor mode and return to normal operation, press the Monitor option

switch again of select the Monitor menu “Off” parameter.

The Normal/Selective function disables Call Guard squelch and P25 group ID detect but
not scanning and P25 NAC detect (see Section 5.4.4).

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5.3 Busy Channel Lockout

The Busy Channel Lockout feature (also called Transmit Disable on Busy) automatically
disables the transmitter if the channel is busy when the PTT switch is pressed. When the
transmitter is disabled by this feature, “Busy” is displayed, a busy tone sounds, and the
transmitter is disabled.

The Busy Channel Lockout feature can be programmed to operate as follows. Each
conventional channel can be programmed differently.

“Off” - Busy channel lockout is disabled and the transmitter keys even if the channel is
busy.

“Noise” - If a carrier is detected on the channel, the transmitter is disabled when the
PTT switch is pressed.

“Tone (NAC)” - If an incorrect Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) or NAC code (see Section

5.14) is detected, the transmitter is disabled when the PTT switch is pressed. An
incorrect code is any code other than the one programmed for the current channel.

“Status (P25 Conv Only)” – Radio will monitor the outgoing status symbols of the
repeater tx channel. The radio is allowed to transmit if the idle symbol is detected.

Conventional Mode Features

If Busy Channel Override is permitted by programming, it is possible to transmit even
when the transmitter is disabled by this feature. Simply release the PTT switch and then
quickly press it again.

5.4 Call Guard Squelch

Tone or digital Call Guard squelch (also called CTCSS/DCS signaling) can be
programmed on each conventional analog transmit and receive channel in any order
desired. The reverse burst and turn-off code are always transmitted and also detected on
channels programmed with Call Guard squelch.

The Call Guard squelch feature eliminates distracting messages intended for others using
the channel. This is done by using a subaudible tone or digital code to control the squelch.
This tone or code is unique to a user or a group on that channel. This tone or code is
transmitted with the voice signal but is not heard because it is in the subaudible range and
is attenuated by a filter. Call Guard squelch must be used in both the transmitting and
receiving radio to be functional.

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5.4.1 Call Guard Squelch Enable/Disable

The Normal/Selective option switch or menu parameter (if programmed) can be used to
disable receive Call Guard squelch on an alog channels or group ID code detection on P25
channels. When selective squelch is disabled, “Sq Normal” is flashed in the display, and
when it is enabled, “Sq Select” is flashed.

When “Normal” is selected, the receiver unsquelches only if a carrier is detected.
Scanning and Project 25 NAC detection are not disabled with this mode selected. The
selected mode is in effect until it is manually changed again. Selecting another channel or
cycling power does not reselect a default condition. There is a programmable option to
display the monitor icon when the “Normal” mode is selected.

5.4.2 Tone Call Guard Squelch

Tone-type Call Guard squelch utilizes subaudible CTCSS tones from 67-254.1 Hz.
Although there are 42 tones assigned, those above 33 (210.7 Hz) are normally not used
because of their close proximity to the voice band which starts at 300 Hz. In addition,
tones 11 (97.4 Hz), 39 (69.3 Hz), 40 (206.5 Hz), 41 229.1 Hz), and 42 (254.1 Hz) are
normally not used because they may cause interference with adjacent tones.

A reverse burst is transmitted when the push-to-talk switch is released and also detected
when calls are received. It is a 180-degree phase reversal for a period of time determined
by the tone frequency, and it eliminates the squelch tail (noise burst) in the receiving radio.
Both the transmitting and receiving radio must be equipped with this feature for it to be
utilized.

If the user would like to hear the squelch tail, then the reverse burst transmission can be
disabled by checking the “Disable Squelch Tail Elimination” checkbox.

5.4.3 Digital Call Guard Squelch

Digital Call Guard squelch (DCS) uses digital data instead of subaudible tones to control
the squelch. This data consists of continuous repetitions of 23-bit words. No bit or word
synchronization information is used. When the push-to-talk switch is released, a turn-off
code is transmitted which eliminates the squelch tail similar to the reverse burst.

Although there are thousands of possible code combinations with 23 bits, only 83 are
unique with the data scheme used. The number specified when the code is programmed is
actually a seed for a special algorithm used to generate the 23-bit data word. The data is
transmitted at a rate of 134.4 bits per second. Therefore, approximately six words are
transmitted each second. When the data is decoded, 23-bit samples are taken and then the
bits are rotated to determine if a valid code was received.

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5.4.4 Selective Squelch Code Select (CTCSS/DCS/NAC)

Note Call Guard codes can be permanently reprogrammed by keypad programming described

in Section 5.15.

This feature allows the normal transmit and receive Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS/NAC)
programming to be temporarily overridden with a code selected from a pre programmed
list. It is available if the Squelch Select List option switch or menu parameter and a
CTCSS/NAC code list have been programmed.

In addition, conventional systems can be programmed for the Keypad CTCSS/DSC
feature. Codes can then be selected directly from the table by pressing the key for the
code. For example, to select code 3 from the table, simply press the “3” key. No other
conventional mode functions can then be assigned to these keys.

The CTCSS/DCS/NAC list is programmed with up to 64 tone (CTCSS) or digital (DCS)
Call Guard codes. Different codes can be programmed for the transmit and receive modes,
and carrier squelch (selective squelch disabled) can be programmed if desired. In addition,
each position can be programmed with an NAC code for use with P25 operation.

When the Call Guard code is changed using this feature, it remains selected even if other
channels are selected. However, if radio power is cycled or a talk-around channel is
selected, the normal codes are reselected. When scanning, the selected code also applies to
all scanned channels. Each channel can also be programmed to always ignore the code
selected from this list and use the default code instead.

If both analog and digital (Project 25) channels can be selected or scanned, the CTCSS/
DCS code for the selected position is used for analog channels and the NAC code for the
selected position is used for P25 channels. If a channel is programmed for mixed mode
operation, the selective squelch type (analog or digital) programmed for the transmit mode
determines the selective squelch type used.

Proceed as follows to select a code using the Squelch Select List option button or menu
parameter:

1 Press the Squelch Select List option switch or select the Sqlch Code menu mode

parameter. Then press the Up/Down switch to select the desired code. The display
indicates “SEL SQ xx” where, “xx” is the selected code from 1-64. The code number
and actual code are alternately displayed (NACs are displayed in hexadecimal).

2 To select the displayed code and return to the normal display, press the <F2> (Select)

key or the Squelch Select List switch again.

3 To check which code is selected, press the Squelch Select List switch once to display

the current selection and then again to return to normal operation.

4 To return to the normal selective squelch codes, select “Default” in this mode. As

previously described, the normal codes are also automatically reselected whenever
radio power is cycled or a talk-around channel is selected.

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5.5 Penalty Timer

A penalty timer may be programmed on conventional systems to prevent transmissions for
the programmed time after the time-out timer disables the transmitter (see Section 4.4).
The penalty timer can be programmed for the same times as the time-out timer, and timing
starts when the PTT switch is released. If the PTT switch is pressed during the penalty
time, the time-out indication occurs again and the transmitter remains disabled. When the
penalty timer expires, a beep sounds and the transmitter can be keyed.

5.6 Conversation Timer

A conversation timer can be programmed on conventional systems in addition to the time­out timer (see Section 4.4). This timer limits the total length of a conversation rather than
just the length of each transmission as with the time-out timer. The following is more
information on this timer.

• It can be programmed for times up to 7.5 minutes.

• It is reset when the time between transmissions exceeds the time programmed for the
penalty timer.

• A warning beep sounds five seconds before this timer disables the transmitter.

• When this timer disables the transmitter, a continuous tone sounds and the red transmit
indicator turns off. The PTT switch must then be released until the penalty timer expires
(indicated by a beep).

5.7 Repeater Talkaround

Normally, all transmissions go through a repeater which usually increases range.
However, there may be times when a user is out of range of the repeater and therefore
unable to talk to anyone even though the user being called is only a short distance away.
To allow communication in this situation, repeater talk-around can be selected.
Transmissions then occur on the receive frequency which permits direct radio-to-radio
communication.

Repeater talkaround can be selected if the RTA option switch or menu parameter is
programmed. When talk-around is enabled by this switch, is displayed. This feature
remains enabled during scanning, and changing channels or turning power off does not
change the selected condition. Talkaround is available on conventional channels only, and
power output is reduced in this mode.

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In the PC Configure Radio Wide screen, you can program one of the function buttons to
the “Repeater Talkaround” function. With a button programmed as “Repeater
Talkaround”, the user can press this button while on any conventional frequency, shifting
the radio from operation through a repeater, to simplex operation on the repeater transmit
frequency.

With a “Repeater Talkaround” button enabled, there is no restriction as to which channels
the user can transmit (in simplex mode) on the repeater transmit frequency. A user can
switch to talkaround mode on a busy dispatch channel, and his transmissions could
prevent nearby users from hearing the repeater transmissions.

5.8 Displaying Transmit/Receive Frequency

If the Displayed Information option switch or menu parameter is programmed (see Section

4.1), it can be used to display the channel frequency in megahertz. Pressing this switch
toggles between displaying the standard channel alias and the channel frequency. The
receive frequency is displayed when receiving and the transmit frequency is displayed
when transmitting. This feature is available on conventional channels only.

Conventional Mode Features

5.9 Emergency Alarm and Call

Emergency Alarms and Calls are separate functions that can be individually enabled or
disabled on each analog and P25 conventional system. The Emergency option switch or
menu parameter is required for these functions. Emergency Alarms and Calls are
transmitted on the global (radio wide) emergency zone/channel if one is programmed. If it
is not programmed, the emergency is transmitted on the selected channel. The emergency
programming of the system to which that channel is linked controls the emergency
operation.

5.9.1 Emergency Alarms

An emergency alarm is a special transmission that alerts a dispatcher of an emergency
situation. It is sent automatically by pressing the Emergency option switch or selecting the
Emergency menu parameter. The system to which the emergency channel is linked must
have Emergency Alarms enabled.

In the P25 conventional mode, a special P25 emergency data transmission is sent, and in
the conventional analog mode, an DTMF emergency ID is sent. This ID is programmed on
the Conventional Per System screen. Refer to Section 5.12.3 for information on
MDC1200 Emergency Alert.

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For an Emergency Alarm:

• The DTMF Emergency ID is sent.

• The MDC ID is sent with the emergency bit set.

• The Five Tone ID is sent with the fifth tone being status type emergency.

• No special action is done with the single tone.

Proceed as follows to send an emergency alarm:
1 If required, select a channel of a system on which Emergency Alarms are enabled and

then press the Emergency option switch or select that menu parameter. The radio then
automatically transmits the emergency alarm.

2 Either Normal or Silent operation can be programmed. With Normal operation, the red

LED lights, the emergency tone sounds, and “EMERGENCY” flashes in the display.
“EMERGENCY” continues to flash until the alarm ends. If “Silent” is programmed,
none of these indications occur. If “No Receive Activity During Emergency” is
programmed, receive audio, the front panel LED, and receive icons are disabled in the
receive mode.

3 When the emergency alarm is acknowledged by the dispatcher, “Ack Rcvd” is briefly

displayed and the emergency acknowledge tone (two beeps) sounds. This alert tone can
be disabled if desired, and does not occur if Silent operation is programmed.

Retries will only occur for P25 Conventional and MDC as these are the two types of
signaling where are radios have the ability to decode a systems response.

4 The emergency alarm mode is exited when radio power is cycled or by pressing and

holding* the Emergency option switch.

5.9.2 Emergency Calls

The Emergency Call feature allows a user to place an emergency voice call by pressing the
PTT switch after pressing the Emergency option button or selecting the Emergency menu
parameter. If the Emergency Hot Mic feature is enabled, the emergency call is
automatically transmitted without having to press the PTT switch (see following
description). The system to which the emergency channel is linked must have Emergency
Calls enabled. Analog and Digital (P25) calls can be individually enabled.

If the emergency call is sent on a P25 channel, an emergency indication is sent according
to the P25 standard (the emergency bit is set in the Common Air Interface). If it is sent on
an analog channel, the DTMF Emergency ID is sent in place of the ANI DTMF PTT ID if
applicable.

Note The DTMF Emergency ID is sent only if pre- or post- DTMF ANI is enabled on the

channel by programming.

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MDC, Five Tone Signaling, or Single Tone Signaling are sent for Analog Emergency
Calls, depending on the setting of the Emergency Analog Signaling field in PC Configure.

5.9.2.1 Emergency Hot Mic

If Emergency Hot Mic has been enabled for emergency calls, automatic transmitting
occurs with microphone audio unmuted without having to manually press the PTT switch.
The automatic transmit period is programmed for 10-120 seconds in 10-second steps. If
this feature or emergency calls are not enabled by programming, automatic transmitting
does not occur. This feature is initiated only on the first press of the Emergency switch.
Subsequent presses do not trigger automatic transmissions. To reset this function, the
channel must be changed or power cycled.

5.9.2.2 Placing an Emergency Call

1 If required, select a channel of a system on which Emergency Calls are enabled and

press the Emergency option switch or select that menu parameter. The Emergency
Alarm is then sent as described in Section 5.9.1 if applicable.

2 If the preceding Emergency Hot Mic feature is enabled, the call is automatically

transmitted without pressing the PTT switch. If it is disabled, press the PTT switch and
begin speaking as with a standard call. If the channel is changed, operation continues
on the new channel in the emergency mode.

3 With analog calls, subsequent presses of the PTT switch cause the DTMF emergency

ID to be sent according to the ANI programming (if DTMF ANI is enabled on the
channel). With digital calls, the calls continue to have the emergency bit set.

4 If the Surveillance Mode is enabled (see Section 4.8), all indicators, lights, and tones

are disabled. If “No Receive Activity During Emergency” is programmed, receive
audio, the front panel LED, and receive icons are disabled in the receive mode.

5 To exit this mode, cycle radio power or press and hold the Emergency switch.

5.9.3 External Emergency Switch

5100 ES radio models support the External Emergency feature. A special man-down
switch (currently available only from third-party vendors) is attached to the accessory
connector of the radio. Then if this feature is enabled by programming and the radio is in a
horizontal position for longer than the programmed time (0-63 seconds), an emergency
condition is triggered the same as if the Emergency switch was pressed. The emergency
can be canceled by a press and release of the Emergency switch.

Note Accessories, such as speaker-microphones, cannot be used with this feature.

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5.10 Conventional Mode Scanning

Channel scanning features common to all operating modes are described in Sections 4.9
and 4.10. The following information describes features unique to conventional operation.

5.10.1 Transmitting in Scan Mode

Each conventional scan list can be programmed for one of the following modes. These
modes determine if priority sampling occurs and also the channel on which transmissions
occur while scanning. Refer to the next section for more information on priority sampling.

No Priority - No priority channel sampling occurs when the list is selected. The radio
transmits on the selected channel.

Priority/Tx Selected - Priority sampling occurs and the priority channel or channels are
those programmed in the selected scan list. The radio transmits on the selected channel.

Priority/Tx Priority (1) - Priority sampling occurs and the priority channel or channels
are those programmed in the selected scan list. The radio transmits on the priority (1)
channel.

Priority (1) on Selected - The priority (1) channel is always the selected channel. The
radio transmits on the selected channel.

Talkback - No priority sampling occurs. The radio transmits on the channel of a call while
scanning is halted. Then once scanning resumes, it transmits on the selected channel.

5.10.2 Priority Channel Sampling

Note The following describes priority sampling when scanning conventional channels. Priority

sampling when scanning SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked channels is described in
Section 6.11.

The priority channel sampling feature ensures that when priority scanning, messages on
the priority channel are not missed while listening to a message on some other channel.
The radio can be programmed as just described so that the priority channel is a fixed
channel programmed in the current scan list, the currently selected channel, or not used.

Note Priority channel sampling is not available when receiving analog encrypted (DES) calls,

nor when receiving unit calls. In addition, the priority channel is not scanned if the active
channel is an analog channel on the same frequency as the priority channel and is
programmed with CTCSS/DCS squelch control.

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Either a single or dual priority channels can be programmed if desired. With dual priority,
a call on the second priority channel is interrupted by a call on the first priority channel but
not vice versa. When scanning and the selected channel is a single or first priority channel,

is indicated in the display. This indication is displayed regardless of whether the

priority channel is fixed or always the selected channel. When it is a second priority
channel, is displayed.

2

The priority channel sampling frequency is determined by the programmed Priority
Lookback Time A (see description which follows). For example, if 2.0 seconds is
programmed, the priority channel is sampled every 2.0 seconds when listening to a
message on a non-priority channel. When not listening to a message, the priority channels
are scanned in the normal scan sequence. With dual priority, the first and second priority
channels are alternately sampled at the Lookback Time.

Priority channel sampling occurs only with conventional priority scanning. It does not
occur with radio wide scanning, when listening to any type of SMARTNET/SmartZone/
P25 trunked call, encrypted call, or when transmitting (see preceding note). A series of
“ticks” may be heard when the priority channel is sampled while listening to a message on
some other conventional channel.

The priority sampling times are programmed by the following parameters:

Lookback Time A - This time determines how often the priority channel is checked for
activity. Times of 0.25-4.00 seconds in 0.25-second steps can be programmed.

Lookback Time B - This time determines how often the priority channel is checked
once an incorrect Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) or NAC code is detected. Since it takes
much longer to detect an incorrect Call Guard signal than a carrier, this time should be
relatively long to prevent the interruptions from making a message difficult to
understand. Times of 0.5-8.0 seconds can be programmed in 0.5-second steps.

5.10.2.1 Changing the Priority Channel

If a fixed priority channel is associated with the current scan list, it can be changed if the
Priority option switch or menu parameter is programmed. With dual priority, this function
changes only the first priority channel. To change both priority channels, use the Scan List
Edit function described in Section 4.10.1.

Proceed as follows to change the priority channel using the Priority option switch/menu
parameter:

1 Make sure scanning is disabled ( icon not displayed) and the desired scan list is

selected (see Section 4.10).

2 Select the channel you want to be the priority channel and then press the Priority option

switch or select that menu parameter. “Priority” is then flashed to indicate that the
current channel is now the priority channel when scanning that list. Other indications
that may occur are as follows:

• If “No Priority” is displayed, priority sampling may not be enabled on the scan list.

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•

If “Sel Chan” is displayed, the priority channel is always the selected channel and
cannot be changed.

• If no indication displayed, the scan list may not be user editable or the channel may

not be in the scan list.

5.11 Standard Conventional Calls

Standard conventional calls are placed to other radio units monitoring the selected
channel. The proper coded Call Guard squelch tone or code or P25 NAC may need to be
transmitted by your radio for them to receive a call (see Sectio ns 5.4 an d 5.1 4.3).

5.11.1 Placing a Standard Conventional Call

1 Turn power on and set the volume as described in Section 3.1. Select the channel

programmed for the radio you want to call as described in Section 3.3.

2 Monitor the channel automatically or manually as described in Section 5.1.
3 Press the PTT switch and if the Busy Channel Lockout feature is programmed on the

channel (see Section 5.3), the transmitter is automatically disabled if the channel is
busy. Otherwise, busy and out-of-range conditions are not indicated.

4 Press (and hold) the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen.

5.11.2 Receiving a Standard Conventional Call

1 Select or scan the channel programmed for the call you want to receive (refer to

Sections 4.9 and 4.10 for more scanning information).

2 When the call is received, press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen. If

scanning, responses may occur on the priority, selected, or receive channel as described
in Section 5.10.1.

5.12 ANI Signaling Options

Four types of analog signaling are offered:

• Single Tone Encoding

• Five Tone Encoding

•DTMF

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•MDC

Three features use analog signaling:

•Pre and Post ANI

• Emergency Alarm

•RTT

5.12.1 DTMF/ANI Signaling

DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones can be generated for ANI (Automatic Number
Identification) and other purposes on conventional analog channels. One of the following
options may be enabled on each channel:

Pre-Tx ANI - A pre programmed ANI sequence is automatically sent each time the
PTT switch is pressed.

Post-Tx ANI - A pre programmed ANI sequence is automatically sent each time the
PTT switch is released.

When an emergency alarm or call is placed, this ANI signaling is replaced by the
Emergency DTMF ID (see Section 5.9). Refer to Section 5.12.3 for information on
MDC1200 ANI.

5.12.2 Single Tone Encoder

This feature allows the user to transmit a single tone by pressing the Single Tone Encoder
option switch or selecting that menu parameter. Each conventional system can be
programmed for a tone of 500-2500 Hz in 1 Hz increments with a duration of 0.5-2.5
seconds in 0.1 second increments.

This feature can be activated with a button press or can be used for Pre and Post ANI,
Emergency Alarm, or RTT.

5.12.3 MDC1200 Compatibility

MDC1200 is a signaling protocol designed and implemented by Motorola for analog
channels only. The following features of this protocol are supported. Either MDC1200 or
standard DTMF ANI/Emergency signaling can be programmed on each conventional
system.

Note This feature is hardware dependent and therefore cannot be added to others by upgrading

firmware).

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MDC1200 ANI - Both pre and post ANI are supported.

MDC1200 Decode - MDC1200 decode functionality is supported so that the radio can

handle the following MDC1200 features:

• Process the system acknowledgement of emergency transmissions – so that the user
knows that the emergency has been received

• PTT ID Decode - Display the ID / Alias of a calling radio on all other radios

• Selective Radio Inhibit – Allow the dispatcher to inhibit a radio

• Call Alert – Alert the user to call the dispatcher

• Radio Check – Verify that the unit is within the operating area

MDC1200 Emergency Alarm - The radio continues trying its emergency transmission
until the emergency is acknowledged by the system. The radio will retry for the
programmed number of retries.

5.12.4 Five-Tone Signaling

A single transmission consists of five separate tones transmitted sequentially with an
optional inter-tone pause between tones. If Five-Tone is selected as the RTT type, then
Five-tone shall also be used as the signaling type for conventional analog emergencies.
The first four tones are used for unit identification and the fifth tone is used for status.

No two adjacent tones shall be the same frequency. When two identical digits follow each
other, the second shall be transmitted as the “Repeat” tone.

Five Tone signaling can also be used for Pre Post ANI and Emergency Alarm Signaling.
Fifth Tone Status values are:

Tone 1 – Normal Call
Tone 9 – Emergency Call
Tone 2 – Normal Secure Call
Tone 8 – Emergency Secure Call

5.13 Clone Mode

The Clone feature enables one radio to program another with identical information. The
PC Configure programming software is not required. Other requirements are as follows:

• The Clone menu parameter must be enabled in the master (sending) radio. This
parameter is not required with the slave (receiving) radio.

• The master and slave radios must be identical models (same frequency range and
options).

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Only zones with conventional analog and P25 channels can be transferred using this
function. Any SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 trunked information is not transferred. In
addition, the P25 Unit ID, encryption keys, and the RSI ID and other OTAR information
are not transferred. Cloned zones are indicated in the slave radio by an asterisk in the first
character position of the zone alias (the first character is replaced by this asterisk).

5.13.1 Wireless Cloning

A new wireless cloning feature is available that allows one radio to program another using
an RF link instead of having to be physically connected by a cloning cable . This featur e is
available on P25 conventional channels only.

The wireless cloning feature utilizes the P25 data functionality of the radio. Therefore, a
conventional P25 channel must be programmed in both radios and the slave radio must
have been programmed with a P25 Unit ID. In addi tion, Data Registration must be enabled
in both radios. If it is not programmed, “Disabled” is displayed. Radios with wireless
cloning capability have a new selection in the cloning menu to select either Clone N
(Normal) or Clone W (Wireless). If Wireless is selected, an additional menu is displayed
for entering the P25 Unit ID of the destination radio (slave). The Zone/Complete mode is
then selected.

5.13.2 Cloning Procedure

1 With normal (non-wireless) cloning, connect the master (sending) radio to the slave

(receiving) radio using Cloning Cable, Part No. 023-5100-930.

2 On the master radio, select the Clone menu parameter and press the <F2> key. If

applicable, select either “Clone W” (Wireless) or “Clone N” (Normal). If normal
cloning was selected or if this is not selectable, proceed to step 4.

3 With wireless cloning, a screen is then displayed for entering the P25 Unit ID of the

destination (slave) radio. Enter this ID using the keypad (or the Up/Down keys) and
<F2>.

4 The clone mode “Zone” or “Complete” is then selected. Select the desired mode.

Operation is as follows:

Zone - This mode allows channel information for only the selected zone to be
transferred. Information programmed on the Global, Radio Wide, and Per System
screens is not changed. A list of the current conventional zones is displayed. Select the
desired zone by highlighting it and pressing the <F2> key. A selected zone is indicated
by an asterisk (*). Scroll to “OK” and press <F2> to begin the data transfer. The
selected zone in the slave radio is overwritten. Previously, multiple zones could be
selected and they were appended to those in the slave radio.

Complete - This mode transfers all conventional programming information. This
includes information on the Global, Radio Wide, and Per System screens. Simply

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highlight “Complete” and press the <F2> key to begin the data transfer. This mode
overwrites all this information currently in the slave radio. None of the previous
information is retained except for the IDs as described in Section 5.13.

5.14 Project 25 Mode Features

Note The following features are unique to conventional P25 channels.

5.14.1 Unit ID Code

Each radio that operates on Project 25 (digital) channels is programmed with an eight-digit
unit ID. This ID is unique for each radio and can be any number from 1-16,777,216. When
power is turned on with a Project 25 channel selected, this ID is briefly displayed.

5.14.2 Group ID Code

Each Project 25 channel is programmed with a group ID that determines which group of
radios will receive the call. A call is received on a channel if a selected or scanned channel
is programmed with that ID and the correct NAC is detected (see following). Group IDs
can be any number from 0-65,535. Group ID detect can be disabled by the Normal/
Selective squelch function described in Section 5.4.1 or the monitor mode described in
Section 5.2

5.14.3 Network Access Code

Project 25 conventional channels also use a NAC (Network Access Code) to control which
calls are received on a channel. The NAC can be 0-4095, and each transmit and receive
channel can be programmed for a different code. Other operation, such as monitoring
before transmitting, is similar to that of analog channels. NAC (and group ID) detect can
be disabled by the monitor mode described in Section 5.2.

5.14.4 P25 Group Calls

P25 group calls are placed by simply selecting the channel programmed for the desired
group, monitoring the channel if required, and transmitting.

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When a P25 group call is received, the alias (or frequency) of the selected channel is
displayed. The radio can be programmed so that the following are also displayed for 0.5-

7.0 seconds or continuously during the call.

P25 PTT ID- The unit ID of the radio placing the call is displayed.
P25 Talk Group - The alias of the talk group on which the call is being received is

displayed.
User Group ID - If the group ID of the call being received is included in a pre

programmed User Group ID list, the alias programmed in that list for that group is
displayed.

5.14.4.1 Changing a Channel Talk Group

If the Digital Talk Group Select option switch or Select TG menu parameter is
programmed, the talk group assigned to a channel can be changed by the user. The new
talk group continues to be assigned to the channel until it is manually changed again
(cycling radio power or selecting another channel does not reselect a default talk group).
Change the talk group assigned to a channel as follows:

1 Select the channel to be changed.
2 To select the talk group from the list of programmed talk groups, briefly press the Talk

Group Select option switch or select the Select TG > ID List menu parameter. Then
press the Up/Down switch until the alias of the desired talk group is displayed. If talk
group selection has been disabled on the channel by programming, “NO LIST” is
displayed, a tone sounds, and no change occurs. Press the <F2> switch to select the talk
group and return to normal operation.

3 To enter a new talk group number from 1-65,535, press and hold the Talk Group Select

option switch or select the Select TG > Enter ID menu parameter. Enter the desired
talk group directly using the keypad. If less than five digits are entered, press the <F2>
switch to select the talk group and return to normal operation.

5.14.5 P25 Unit Calls

Unit Calls (also called Individual Calls) can be placed to a specific radio on a Project 25
channel if the Unit Call option switch or menu parameter is programmed. Only the
individual ID of the target radio is sent (a talk group ID is not sent). The radios that can be
called are pre programmed in the Unit Call list.

To receive a Unit Call, the RF channel of the call must be selected or scanned and the
correct NAC and unit ID must be detected. The ID of the calling radio is then transmitted
back. To respond to the call, the radio must be programmed with the Unit ID option switch
or menu parameter, and have a Unit Call programmed for the ID of the calling radio.

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Place and receive a Unit Call as follows:
1 To transmit a Unit Call, press the Unit Call option switch or select the Unit Call menu

parameter. The alias (tag) of the last Unit Call is displayed.

2 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired call. The alias and ID of

the calls that have been programmed are alternately displayed.

3 Press and release the PTT switch. The display indicates the Unit Call ID. If no answer,

the system times out after 20 seconds.

4 When a Unit Call is received, two beeps sound (if tones are enabled), and “Call Rcvd”

and the alias of the unit ID are alternately flashed.

5 To respond, select the Unit Call mode by pressing the Unit Call option switch or

selecting the menu parameter. The following operation then occurs:

• If a unit call has been programmed with the ID of the calling radio, it is automatically

selected. A response can then be made without changing the selected channel.

If no Unit Call has been programmed with the ID of the calling radio, a response
cannot be made in this mode.

• If the call timer times out (set by programming) or the channel is changed before a

response is made, the unit call mode is exited.

5.14.6 P25 Conventional Telephone Calls

Telephone calls can be placed and received on P25 conventional channels. This feature
allows telephone calls to be placed and received over the public telephone system using
your radio. Telephone calls are programmed to operate in one of the following modes:

• Disabled

• Answer-only capability

• List only - Telephone numbers can be selected from a pre programmed list only (direct
entry using the keypad is not allowed)

• Unlimited - Telephone numbers can be selected from a list and also dialed directly using
the keypad.

Both limited and DTMF keypad models can place telephone calls by recalling the
telephone number from a pre programmed list as just described. However, on ly DTMF
keypad models can directly dial telephone numbers using the keypad.

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5.14.6.1 Access/De-Access Codes

P25 conventional telephone calls utilize an access to access the system when placing a
telephone call, and a de-access code to terminate the call when it is finished. These codes
are pre programmed in pairs by the Access/De-Access Code list selected on the
conventional Per System screen, and up to 16 pair can be programmed. Each
conventional P25 channel can be programmed to automatically select one of these code
pairs. They must match the system codes, and the default code is *1P# (the P represents a
pause).

5.14.6.2 Placing a Telephone Call

To recall from a list:
1 Select the conventional channel that is programmed to select the desired access and de-

access codes.

2 Momentarily press the Phone option key or select the Phone > Num List menu

parameter. The display indicates the last number dialed by alternately displaying “Last
Num” and the telephone number. In addition, the phone mode is indicated by the
icon.

3 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired number. The alias and

telephone number are alternately displayed.

4 Briefly press the PTT switch to send the access code. A dial tone sound should then be

heard. Briefly press the PTT switch again to send the digits. Proceed to step 5.

To make a direct entry using DTMF keypad:
1 Select the conventional channel that is programmed to select the desired access and de-

access codes.

2 Press and hold the Phone option key until a tone sounds (approximately one second) or

select the Phone > Enter Num menu parameter. The alias of the last called telephone
number is displayed if it is in the phone number list. Otherwise, only the last eight
digits are displayed. In addition, the phone mode is indicated by the icon.

3 Enter the telephone number using the 0-9,

“P”), press
digits are always displayed. Numbers up to sixteen digits (including pauses) can be
entered.

4 Briefly press the PTT switch to send the access code. A dial tone sound then be heard.

Briefly press the PTT switch again to send the digits.

* #. The number scrolls to the left in the display so that the eight right-most

*, and # keys. To enter a pause (indicated by

5 Press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen. Since the radio operates half

duplex, it is not possible to talk and listen at the same time.

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6 When the telephone call is finished or if it could not be completed for some reason, end

it by pressing the Phone option key or <F1> key. This sends the de-access code which
tells the system that the call is finished and that the repeater can be released.

5.14.6.3 Answering a Telephone Call

1 When a telephone call is received, “ringing” similar to a standard telephone is heard

and “Phone” is displayed.

2 To answer the call, press the Phone option switch or select that menu parameter and

press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen.

3 When the call is finished, end it as in the preceding step 6.

5.14.7 Call Alert

The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent and received on P25 conventional
channels. Operation is similar to SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 Trunked channels.

To answer a page:
1 When a page is received, five beeps sound and “PAGE” is displayed. The ID of the

radio paging you is stored as the last ID received.

2 To clear or ignore the page, press any option switch. If the PTT switch is pressed, a

group call is placed on the selected channel.

3 To answer the page as a unit call (see Section 5.14.5), press the Unit Call option switch

or select that menu parameter and the alias of the radio paging you is displayed. Press
the PTT switch and respond. One of the following conditions then occur:

• If the radio being called is on the air, ringing is heard until the called party answers or

for 20 seconds, whichever occurs first. If no answer occurs within 20 seconds, a
continuous tone sounds and “No Ans” is displayed.

• If the radio being called is not on the air, a continuous tone is heard instead of ringing

and “No Ack” is displayed.

4 When the call is finished or if it could not be completed for some reason, end it by

pressing the Unit Call option switch or the <F1> (Exit) key.

To initiate a page:
1 With a P25 conventional channel selected, momentarily press the Call Alert option

switch or select that menu parameter. The alias of the last ID called is displayed.

2 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired radio. The alias of each

number is displayed.

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3 Press the PTT switch or the <F2> key and one of the following occur:

• If five beeps sound, the system received the page and the paged radio is on the air and

received it. The page mode is automatically exited.

• If the system received the page but the called radio is not on the air, a single beep

sounds and “No Ack” is displayed after six attempts after the PTT switch is pressed.

5.14.8 Messaging

The messaging feature allows pre programmed messages to be sent to a dispatcher on P25
channels. Up to 16 messages can be pre programmed, and they are identified by an alias. If
a Message option switch or menu parameter is programmed, messages are sent as follows:

1 Momentarily press the Message option switch or select that menu parameter. The alias

of the last message sent is displayed.

2 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired message. Then send the

message by pressing the <F2> key or momentarily pressing the PTT switch. One of the
following events then occurs:

• If five beeps sound and “Ack Recvd” is displayed, the message was received and

automatically acknowledged by the system.

• If after five tries the message is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and “No Ack” is

displayed.

5.14.9 Status Messaging

The status messaging feature allows you to manually or automatically send your current
status to your dispatcher on P25 channels. Up to eight status conditions can be pre
programmed, and they are identified by an alias. If the Status option switch or menu
parameter is programmed, status conditions are sent as follows:

1 Momentarily press the Status option switch or select that menu parameter. The alias of

the current status condition is displayed.

2 To change the current status, press the Up/Down switch until the desired status is

displayed. Then to send the status, press the <F2> (Select) switch or momentarily press
the PTT switch. One of the following events then occurs:

• If five beeps sound and “Ack Rcvd” is displayed, the status was received and

acknowledged by the system.

• If after five tries the message is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and “No Ack” is

displayed.

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5.14.10P25 Packet Data

P25 packet data transmission capability is available with model 5100 ES portables. A P25
Packet Data option button or menu parameter must be programmed to toggle the data
mode on and off.

The P25 Packet Data mode allows a subscriber unit to act as a packet data modem for a
remote application connected to the subscriber unit via an RS-232 or SLIP (Serial Line
Internet Protocol) connection. The SLIP connection requires an Ethernet port which is
currently not available. The standard PC Configure programming cable provides the RS­232 port (female DB9 connector) for connecting the external data equipment to a 5100 ES
portable.

5.15 Keypad Programming

Note The Keypad programming feature is available to Federal Government users only. Users

regulated by the Federal Communications Commission are not allowed to have this
feature.

Keypad programming can be enabled only if it has been enabled at the factory and a
conventional mode option switch or menu parameter is programmed for the Keypad
Programming function. The keypad programming mode is indicated by “Chng Zone” and

in the display.

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Keypad programming allows conventional channel parameters such as the transmit and
receive frequency, Call Guard squelch code, and encryption key to be changed. In
addition, several conventional mode timers can be changed. It cannot be used to
reprogram disabled channels or any SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked information.

Figure 5.1 Keypad Programming Menu Flowchart

Zone

Change

Select

Zone

<F1> = Exit/Back

<F2> = Select
Up/Down = Scroll

* Analog Only

** Digital Only

*** Mixed Mode Ch Only

Channel
Change

Select

Channel

Scan Hold Timer

Tx Timer

Penalty Timer

Conver. Timer

System

Parameters

Squelch Adj*

Chan Spacing*

Talk Grp ID**

Tx Tmr On-Off

Tx Code/NAC
Rx Code/NAC

Tx Type Sel***

Channel

Parameters

Tx Freq

Rx Freq

Key Select
Strapping

Chan Alias

Tx Power

5.15.1 Menu Description

A menu system is used to select parameters in the keypad programming mode. A
flowchart showing the keypad programming mode menu structure is located in Figure 5.1.
When the keypad programming mode is selected by the Keypad Programming option
switch or menu parameter, the first menu parameter “Chng Zone” is displayed as just
described. Press the Up/Down switch to scroll through the available parameters which are
as follows.

• CHNG ZONE

• CHNG CHAN

•SYS PARMS

• CHAN PARMS

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Press the <F2> (Select) key to select a highlighted parameter, and press the <F1> key
from one of the main menus to exit keypad programming. Pressing it in the other menus
returns to the previous menu. The Up/Down switch is also used in several menus to scroll
through available selections. Additional information on this parameters is located in the
following sections.

5.15.2 Zone Password

Note Ensure that the zone password(s) are not lost because they cannot be overridden in the

field. The PC Configure software must be used to display the lost password or program a
new password.

Each zone can be programmed with a password by the PC Configure software to prevent
unauthorized reprogramming of zone by keypad programming. When this password is
programmed, it must be entered before system or channel parameters in that zone can be
changed by keypad programming. The zone password is programmed in the Zones > Edit

Zone screen of the PC Configure programmer. This screen is displayed by clicking the
Edit Zone button. A different password can be programmed for each zone.

When an attempt is made to select a system or channel parameter in a password protected
zone, “Password” is flashed. The password is always eight digits long and is entered using
the same procedure as used for the power-up password described in Section 3.2. After the
password is entered, system and channel parameters for that zone can be reprogrammed
normally.

5.15.3 Zone Change Parameter

The “Chng Zone” menu parameter selects the zone containing the conventional channel to
be reprogrammed. It does not change the zone selected for normal operation.

Press the <F2> switch to select the “Zone Chg” parameter and then scroll through the
programmed zones by pressing the Up/Down switch. When the desired zone is displayed,
select it by pressing the <F2> switch.

5.15.4 Channel Change Parameter

The “Chng Chan” menu parameter selects the conventional channel to be reprogrammed.
Disabled or SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25 Trunked channels cannot be selected. This does
not change the channel selected for normal operation.

Press the Select switch to select the “Chng Chan” parameter and then scroll through the
programmed channels by pressing the Up/Down switch. When the desired channel is
displayed, select it by pressing <F2> switch.

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5.15.5 System Parameters

Note If “Password” is briefly displayed when attempting to select a parameter, see Section

5.15.2.

The “Sys Parms” menu parameter selects the conventional mode timers to be
reprogrammed (see following). Press the <F2> switch to select the “Sys Parms”
parameter and then press the Up/Down switch to display the desired parameter. Then
press the <F2> switch again to select it.

Scan Timer - Selects the Scan Hold timer. Press the Up/Down switch to increment/
decrement the timer in 0.5-second steps from 0-7.5 or set it to 0 seconds to disable it.
When the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the <F2> switch.

Tx Timer - Selects the transmit time-out timer. Press the Up/Down switch to
increment/decrement the timer in 15-second steps from 0-225 or disable it by selecting
0 seconds. When the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the <F2> switch.

Pen Timer - Selects the penalty timer. Press the Up/Down switch to increment/
decrement the timer in 15-second steps from 0-225 or disable it by selecting 0 seconds.
When the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the <F2> switch.

Conv Timer - Selects the conversation timer. Press the Up/Down switch to increment/
decrement the timer in 30-second steps from 0-450 or disable it by selecting 0 seconds.
When the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the <F2> switch.

5.15.6 Channel Parameters

Note If “PASSWORD” is briefly displayed when attempting to select a parameter, see Section

5.15.2.

The “CHAN PARMS” menu parameter selects the following conventional channel
parameters that can be reprogrammed. Press <F2> switch to select the “Chan Parms”
parameter and then press the Up/Down switch to display the desired parameter. Then
press the <F2> switch to select it. The squelch control parameters are unique to the type of
conventional channel selected (analog or Project 25).

Note If a mixed mode channel is selected, both the Rx Code (analog) and Rx NAC (P25) can be

programmed. In addition, if the Tx Type is Analog, a Tx Code is programmed, and if it is
Digital (P25), a Tx NAC is programmed.

Tx Freq - Programs the transmit channel frequency. The digit being changed flashes,
and press the Up/Down switch to select the desired number for that digit or enter it
using the keypad. Then press the <F2> switch to move to the next digit if applicable. If
an invalid frequency is entered, a beep sounds, “Invalid” is briefly displayed, and the
number must be re-entered.

Rx Freq - Programs the receive frequency the same as the preceding Tx Freq.

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Sq Adj (Analog Only) - Changes the preset squelch setting on that channel. The default
setting is “0” and values of –7 to +7 can be selected. Increasing this setting toward +7
causes the squelch to open sooner so that weaker signals can be received, and
decreasing it toward –7 causes the opposite to occur.

Note The channel spacing is not set with P25 channels because it is always narrow, and the

squelch cannot be changed because the setting is critical for proper receiver operation.

Chan Spc (Analog Only) - Selects either wide or narrow band channel spacing on
analog channels only. Press the Up/Down switch to select “Wide” or “Narrow”, and
when the desired setting is displayed, store it by pressing the <F2> switch.

Note The next two parameters are programmed only if the radio is programmed for encryption.

Key Select - Selects the encryption key for the channel if applicable. The key storage
location of 0-15 or 1-16 is displayed. If no keys are programmed, “No Keys” is
displayed. Refer to Section 10.2 for more information.

Strapping - Selects the encryption strapping mode for the channel as Clear, Secure, or
Switched. Refer to Section 10.3 for more information.

TG ID (P25 Only) - Selects the talk group for the selected channel. Press <F2> to
display the current talk group ID and then press <F2> again to enter a different ID from
1-65,535. This number must be entered directly using the DTMF keypad.

Channel Alias - Programs the alias for the channel (DTMF keypad models only). Up to
ten characters can be entered. Press <F2> once to display the current alias and then
press it again to program a new alias. Alphanumeric characters are programmed using
the 0-9 keys. Pressing a key once enters the first letter on the key and then pressing it
successive times enters the letters and the number on the key. For example, press the
“2” key twice to enter “B”. Press the <F2> key to move to the next position or press it
twice to enter a space.

Tx Timer - Enables or disables the time-out timer on the current channel. Press the Up/
Down switch to select the on and off mode, and when the desired setting is displayed,
store it by pressing the <F2> switch.

Tx Power - Selects the desired power output level. Press the Up/Down switch to scroll
through the following choices. When the desired setting is displayed, store it by
pressing the <F2> switch.

• Power High - High transmit power

• Power Low - Low transmit power

• Power SW - Switchable power selectable by the High/Low power switch. This choice

is not available if that switch is not programmed.

5.15.6.1 CTCSS/DCS Squelch Control (Analog Channel)

Tx Code - Programs the transmit Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) code. The currently
selected code and is initially displayed. Press the Up/Down switch to select the desired

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code type (CTCSS analog or DCS digital). Then press <F2> to select it and enter the
code number similar to programming a channel frequency as just described.

Rx Code - Selects the receive codes the same as Tx Code above.

5.15.6.2 NAC Squelch Control (Project 25 Channel)

TX NAC - Programs the transmit Network Access Code (NAC) which can be any
number from 0-4095. With later models, this number is displayed in hexadecimal from
000-FFF. The procedure is similar to programming a TX FREQ just described. If an
invalid code is entered, a beep sounds, “Invalid” is briefly displayed, an d the code must
be re-entered.

RX NAC - Selects the receive NAC the same as RX NAC above.
Transmit Type (P25 Mixed Mode Only) - If the selected channel is a mixed mode,

analog and P25 channel, this selects the transmit type. Either Analog or Digital (P25)
can be selected. This then determines if a Tx Code or Tx NAC is programmed above.

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S ECTION

Section 6SMARTNET/SmartZone/P25

An overview of the SMARTNET®/SmartZone® and P25 Trunked operating modes is
located in Section 3.9. The following information describes the features unique to these
modes of operation. Refer to the “Radio Wide Features” section starting on page 1 for
information on features common to all operating modes.

6.1 Analog and Digital Operation

Either analog or digital operation can be selected for communication on traffic channels.
Each talk group can be programmed for either type of operation. Digital operation may be
an optional feature.

6.2 Viewing Unit ID

The 5100 ES has function button “Radio Info”. When this button is pressed, the following
information is displayed.

Trunked

Features

• Unit ID (which is tied to the system that is currently active.)

• Software version

• Encryption key information

•Band

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6.3 Standard Group Calls

Standard group calls may be placed to another radio, group of radios, or a dispatcher,
depending on programming. Most calls are probably this type. Proceed as follows to place
and receive group calls.

6.3.1 Placing a Standard Group Call

1 Turn power on and set the volume as described in Section 3.1. Select the channel

programmed for the talk group you want to call (see Section 3.3).

2 If the talk group is programmed for encryption and is not strapped to Clear or Coded,

select the desired mode by pressing the Clear/Secure option switch or selecting that
menu parameter. The status cannot be changed if the talk group is strapped to Clear or
Coded. Refer to Section 10.3 for more information.

3 Press the PTT switch and begin talking. An optional talk permit tone may sound to

indicate when talking can begin. Events that may occur are as follows:

• If in the secure mode and your radio is not programmed with the proper encryption

key, “Keyfail” is displayed and the call must be made in the clear mode or the proper
key must be programmed.

The user hears the key fail tone, and will not be allowed to transmit until secure
mode is disabled or the proper key is loaded to the radio.

• If the busy tone sounds and “Busy” is displayed, the system is busy. Release the PTT

switch and wait for the call back tone to sound. Then press the PTT switch within
three seconds.

• If a continuous tone sounds and “No Sys” is displayed, you may be out-of-range.

Drive closer or away from shielding objects and try again.

• If your unit ID is invalid, the radio will not affiliate and is denied system access if the

Unit ID is not displayed on system.

• If an attempt is made to cha nge an analog call from the clear to secure mode and there

is no available secure channel, “No Sec” is flashed, an error tone sounds, and the call
is terminated.

• If an attempt is made to change an analog channel from the secure to clear mode,

“SEC ONLY” is displayed, an error tone sounds, and the call is terminated. (Calls on
digital channels can be changed if not strapped to clear or secure.)

• If the secure mode is selected by the Secure/Clear option switch or menu parameter

and an attempt is made to transmit on a channel strapped as clear, “Clear Only” is
displayed and the transmitter is disabled. Likewise, if the clear mode is selected and
the channel is strapped as secure, “Secure Only” is displayed and the transmitter is
disabled.

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6.3.2 Receiving a Standard Group Call

Calls are received on only the talk group and/or announcement group programmed for th e
selected channel (with scanning disabled). When the selected channel is programmed with
both Talk and Announcement groups, only the Talk and Announcement group IDs are
detected. Other IDs in the Announcement group are detected only if no talk group is
programmed.

When a group call is received, the alias of the selected channel is displayed. The radio can
be programmed so that the following are also displayed for 0.5-7.0 seconds or
continuously during the call.

PTT ID- The unit ID of the radio placing the call is displayed.
TG on Rx - The alias of the talk group on which the call is being received is displayed.
User Group ID - If the group ID of the call being received is included in a pre

programmed User Group ID list, the alias programmed in that list for that group is
displayed.

6.4 Private (Unit-To-Unit) Calls

Note With P25 Trunked operation, these calls are called Unit Calls, and they function the same

as Enhanced Private Conversation calls described in the following information.

Private calls allow calls to be placed to a specific radio unit. Either the Enhanced Private
Conversation™ or standard Private Conversation modes may be programmed depending
on the capabilities of the radio system. One difference between these call types is that the
Enhanced type provides an indication that the called radio is not on the air and the
standard version does not. Operation in each of these modes is described in the following
information.

The Private Call option key is required to place these calls, and either that key or the Call
Response option key is required to receive them. Private calls are programmed to operate
in one of the following modes:

• Disabled

• Answer-only capability

• List only - Unit IDs can be selected from a preprogrammed list only (direct entry using
the keypad is not allowed)

• Unlimited - Unit IDs can be selected from a list and also dialed directly using the
keypad.

Both limited and DTMF keypad models can be programmed to recall the unit IDs from a
preprogrammed list. However, only DTMF keypad models can be programmed to directly
dial unit IDs.

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6.4.1 Placing an Enhanced Private Conversation Call

To recall from a list:
1 Momentarily press the Private Call option key or select that menu parameter and the

alias of the last called radio is displayed. The private call mode is indicated by in
the display.

2 If required, select another radio by pressing the Up/Down switch until the alias of the

desired radio is displayed.

3 Press the PTT switch of the <F2> key to initiate the call.

(Proceed to the bulleted list which follows Item 3 in the next section for events that may
occur next.)

To make a direct entry using the DTMF keypad:
1 Press and hold the Private Call option key until a tone sounds (approximately one

second). The last ID called is displayed, and the private call mode is indicated by
in the display.

2 Using the 0-9 keys, dial the ID of the radio you are calling (five digits must be entered).

To erase the last digit, press the Down key, and to cancel the call, press the Private Call
Option key again.

3 Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. If the entered number is valid, the display

indicates the alias of the ID if it matches an ID in the call list. Otherwise, the ID you
entered continues to be displayed.

Events that may then occur are as follows:

• If the radio being called is on the air, “Wait” is displayed and ringing is heard until

the called party answers or for 20 seconds, whichever occurs first. Pressing the PTT
switch or an option key stops the ringing but not the call. When the call is answered,
the voice of the called party is heard.

• If the called radio does not answer within 20 seconds, a continuous tone sounds and

“No Ans” is displayed.

• If the called radio is not on the air, a continuous tone sounds instead of the ringing

tone and “No Ack” is displayed.

• If the busy tone sounds and “Busy” is displayed, the called radio has answered the

call but the system is busy. When the system is no longer busy, the call back tone
sounds.

• If your radio or the called radio is inhibited or not programmed to make this type of

call or for the requested secure mode, “Rspns Only” is displayed and an alert tone
sounds.

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If your radio does not have the proper encryption key, “Keyfail” is di splayed an d t he
call must be made in the clear mode by pressing the Clear/Secure option key (if
strapped to switchable). Otherwise, load the correct key.

4 When the call is finished or is not answered, end it by pressing the Private Call option

key or the <F1> (Exit) key.

6.4.2 Placing a Standard Private Conversation Call

To recall from a list:
1 Momentarily press the Private Call option key or select that menu parameter. The alias

of the last called radio is displayed, and the private call mode is indicated by in
the display.

2 If required, select another radio by pressing the Up/Down switch until the alias of the

desired radio is displayed.

3 Press the PTT sw or the <F2> key to initiate the call.

(Proceed to the bulleted list which follows Item 3 in the next section for events that may
occur next.)

To make a direct entry using DTMF keypad:
1 Press and hold the Private Call option key until a tone sounds (approximately one

second). The last ID called is displayed, and the private call mode is indicated by

in the display.

2 Using the 0-9 keys, dial the ID of the radio you are calling (all six digits). To erase the

last digit, press the Down key, and to cancel the call, press the Private Call Option key
again.

3 Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. If the entered number is valid, the display

indicates the alias of the ID if it matches an ID in the call list. Otherwise, the ID you
entered continues to be displayed.

Events that may then occur are as follows:

• The called party answers the call.

• The called party does not answer. Press the Private Call option key or <F1> (Exit) to

end the call.

• If the selected radio ID is not valid, “Invalid ID” is displayed and an alert tone

sounds.

• If the radio system is busy, four low tones sound and “Busy” is displayed. When the

system is no longer busy, the call back tone (four beeps) is heard and the channel is
automatically acquired. Press the PTT switch to continue the call.

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If the call is in the secure mode and the radio does not have the proper encryption key,
“KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made in the clear mode by pressing the
Clear/Secure option key or selecting that menu parameter (if strapped to switchable).
Otherwise, load the correct key.

4 When the call is finished or if it is not answered, end it by pressing the Private Call

option key or the <F1> (Exit) key.

6.4.3 Receiving a Private Call (All Types)

1 When a private call is received, “Call Rcvd” is displayed and the call tone sounds once.
2 To answer the call, press the Private Call option key or select that menu parameter and

then press the PTT switch and begin speaking. The unit ID of the calling radio is
displayed. More information follows:

• If the PTT switch is pressed before the Private Call option key, the call is transmitted

as a group call.

• If private calls are not permitted (the Private Call option key/menu parameter is not

programmed), press the Call Response option key or select that menu parameter to
answer the call.

• The call must be answered within 20 seconds or it is automatically terminated.

• Ring times for both Tx and Rx radios are programmable in P25 Trunking (Individual

Call Maximum Target Ring field), which sets the maximum ring time of the target
mobile when receiving phone and unit-to-unit calls. When this time expire s , the ca ll
is automatically discontinued. Times of 61-120 seconds can be programmed with 61
seconds the default.

• The Private Call Maximum Int Ring parameter sets the maximum time the initiating

mobile rings when placing a unit call (phone calls not included). Ringing stops if the
target mobile answers before this timer expires. Times of 1-255 seconds or infinite
can be programmed with 30 seconds the default. If infinite is programmed, ringing
occurs until the target mobile answers.)

• If the system is busy when a response is made, the busy tone sounds.

6.5 Telephone Calls

The telephone call feature allows telephone calls to be placed and received over the public
telephone system using your radio. Telephone calls are programmed to operate in one of
the following modes:

• Disabled

• Answer-only capability

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• List only - Telephone numbers can be selected from a pre programmed list only (direct
entry using the keypad is not allowed).

• Unlimited - Telephone numbers can be selected from a list and also dialed directly
using the keypad.

Both limited and DTMF keypad models can place telephone calls by recalling the
telephone number from a pre programmed list as just described. However, only DTMF
keypad models can directly dial telephone numbers using the keypad. The keypad remains
active during a call for overdialing DTMF digits.

6.5.1 Placing a Telephone Call

To recall from a list:
1 Momentarily press the Phone option key or select that menu parameter. The alias of the

last called telephone number is displayed. The interconnect call mode is indicated by

in the display.

2 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired number. The alias of each

number is displayed.

3 Press and release the PTT switch and “Dialing” is displayed. Refer to the bulleted list

following step 3 below for events that may then occur.

To make direct entry using DTMF keypad:
1 Press and hold the Phone option key until a tone sounds (approximately one second).

The alias of the last called telephone number is displayed if it is in the phone number
list. Otherwise, the last eight digits of the last called telephone number are displayed.
The interconnect call mode is indicated by in the display.

2 Enter the telephone number using the 0-9, *, and # keys. To enter a pause (indicated by

“P”), press
to the left in the display so that the eight right-most digits are always displayed.
Numbers up to sixteen digits (including pauses) can be entered. Press the Phon e op tion
key to cancel the call.

3 Press and release the PTT switch and “Dialing” is displayed. Events that may occur are

as follows:

• If the access is successful, a dial tone sounds and the dialed number is displayed and

sent. Either ringing or a busy signal is then heard as with a standard telephone call.
When the called party answers, press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen
(since the radio is half-duplex, it is not possible to talk and listen at the same time).
Each time the PTT switch is released, a go-ahead tone is sent to the landside party to
indicate when they can respond. To dial a number after the connection is made, press
the PTT switch and dial the number using the microphone keypad.

* and then #. To erase the last digit, press the <F1> key. The number scrolls

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If the selected telephone number is not valid, “Invalid” is displayed and an alert tone
sounds. Select a valid number.

• If the system is busy, “Busy” is displayed and the busy tone sounds. The call will

automatically proceed when the system becomes available.

• If you are out-of-range or the radio cannot be accessed for some reason, “No Phone”

is displayed and an alert tone sounds.

• If the interconnect call you are making or the selected secure mode is not authorized,

“Reject” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.

• If your radio does not have the proper encryption key, “Keyfail” is disp layed and the

call must be made in the clear mode using the Clear/Secure option key or menu
parameter (if encryption is selectable on the channel). Otherwise, load the proper
encryption key.

4 When the telephone call is finished or if it could not be completed for some reason, end

it by pressing the Phone option key or <F1> (Exit) key.

6.5.2 Answering a Telephone Call

1 When a telephone call is received, “ringing” similar to a standard telephone is heard

and “Phone” is displayed.

2 To answer the call, press the Phone option switch or select that menu parameter and

press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen. Since the radio operates half duplex,
it is not possible to talk and listen at the same time.

3 When the call is finished, end it by pressing the Phone option switch or <F1> (Exit)

key.

6.6 Call Alert

The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent and received. With SMARTNET/
SmartZone operation, either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Standard Private
Conversation mode may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio system.
With P25 Trunked operation, operation is similar to the enhanced mode.

6.6.1 Answering a Page

1 When a page is received, five beeps sound and “Page” is displayed. The ID of the radio

paging you is stored as the last ID received.

2 To clear or ignore the page, press any option switch.

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3 To answer the page as a private call (see Section 6.4), press the Private Call option

switch or select that menu parameter and the alias of the radio paging you is displayed.
Press the PTT switch and respond.

6.6.1.1 Enhanced Private Conversation Mode

• If the radio being called is on the air, ringing is heard until the called party answers or
for 20 seconds, whichever occurs first. If no answer occurs within 20 seconds, a
continuous tone sounds and “No Ans” is displayed.

• If the radio being called is not on the air, a continuous tone is heard instead of ringing
and “No Ack” is displayed.

6.6.1.2 Standard Private Conversation Mode

• If the radio being called is not on the air or does not answer, you will simply not hear a
response.

4 When the call is finished or it could not be completed for some reason, end it by

pressing the Private Call option switch or the <F1> (Exit) key.

6.6.2 Initiating a Page

1 With a SMARTNET/SmartZone or P25 Trunked channel selected, momentarily press

the Call Alert option switch or select that menu parameter. The alias of the last ID
called is displayed.

2 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired radio. The alias of each

number is displayed.

3 Press the PTT switch or the <F2> key and one of the following occur:

• If five beeps sound, the system received the page and the paged radio is on the air and

received it. The page mode is automatically exited.

• If the system received the page but the called radio is not on the air, a single beep

sounds and “No Ack” is displayed 6 seconds after the PTT switch is pressed. Auto
exit then occurs.

6.7 Messaging

Note This feature is not available with P25 trunked operation.

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The messaging feature allows preprogrammed messages to be sent to a dispatcher. Up to
16 messages can be preprogrammed, and they are identified by an alias. If a Message
option switch or menu parameter is programmed, messages are sent as follows:

1 Momentarily press the Message option switch or select that menu parameter. The alias

of the last message sent is displayed.

2 If required, press the Up/Down switch to display the desired message. Then send the

message by pressing the <F2> key or momentarily pressing the PTT switch. One of the
following events then occurs:

• If five beeps sound and “Ack Recvd” is displayed, the message was received and

automatically acknowledged by the system.

• If after five tries the message is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and “No Ack” is

displayed.

6.8 Sending Status Conditions

The status feature allows you to manually or automatically send your current status to your
dispatcher. Up to eight status conditions can be preprogrammed, and they are identified by
an alias. If the Status option switch or menu parameter is programmed, status conditions
are sent as follows:

1 Momentarily press the Status option switch or select that menu parameter. The alias of

the current status condition is displayed.

2 To change the current status, press the Up/Down switch until the desired status is

displayed. Then to send the status, press the <F2> (Select) switch or momentarily press
the PTT switch. One of the following events then occurs:

• If five beeps sound and “Ack Rcvd” is displayed, the status was received and

acknowledged by the system.

• If after five tries the message is not acknowledged, a tone sounds and “No Ack” is

displayed.

6.9 Emergency Alarm and Call

Emergency Alarms and Calls are separate functions that can be individually enabled or
disabled on each SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 Trunked system. The Emergency
option switch (or menu parameter) is required for these functions. Other emergency
features are as follows:

• Emergency Alarms are transmitted on the selected talk group if emergency calls are
disabled, and on the emergency talk group if emergency calls are enabled.

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• Emergency Alarms are transmitted on the Control Channel. If the emergency call
checkbox is checked, the radio will transmit an emergency call on the selected
talkgroup if no emergency talkgroup is programmed. If an emergency talkgroup is
programmed, the call will be transmitted on the emergency talkgroup

• Emergency Call talk group selection priority is as follows. For example, if a global
emergency channel is not programmed, the emergency talk group of the selected
channel is used and so on.

a Global (radio wide) emergency channel
b Emergency group of the selected channel
c Talk group of the selected channel
d Announcement group of the selected channel

6.9.1 Emergency Alarms

An emergency alarm is a special transmission that alerts a dispatcher of an emergency
situation. It is sent automatically by simply pressing Emergency option switch or selecting
the Emergency menu parameter. The system to which the emergency channel is linked
must have Emergency Alarms enabled. If not, Emergency Alarms are disabled. The alarm
is sent on the control channel.

Proceed as follows to send an emergency alarm:
1 If required, select a channel of a system on which Emergency Alarms are enabled and

then press the Emergency option switch or select that menu parameter. The radio then
automatically transmits the emergency alarm.

2 Either Normal or Silent operation can be programmed. With the Normal mode, the red

LED lights, the emergency tone sounds, and “EMERGENCY” flas hes in the display.
This indication continues to flash until the alarm mode is ended (see step 4). If silent
programmed or the Surveillance mode is selected (see Section 4.8), none of these
indications occur. If “No Receive Activity During Emergency” is programmed, receive
audio, the front panel LED, and receive icons are disabled in the receive mode.

3 When the emergency alarm is acknowledged, “Ack Rcvd” is briefly displayed and the

emergency acknowledge tone (five beeps) sounds. Silent operation may also be
programmed in which case no tone sounds and there is no indication that an
acknowledgment occurred.

4 The radio continues to transmit this message until an acknowledgment is received or

the programmed number of attempts have been made. The emergency alarm mode is
exited when radio power is cycled or by pressing and holding the Emergency op tion
switch.

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6.9.2 Emergency Calls

An emergency call urgently requests access to a voice channel (an emergency tone usually
does not sound at the console). An emergency call is placed by pressing the PTT switch
after pressing the Emergency option button or selecting the Emergency menu parameter. If
the Emergency Hot Mic feature is enabled, the emergency call is automatically transmitted
without having to press the PTT switch (see following description).

6.9.2.1 Emergency Hot Mic

If Emergency Hot Mic has been enabled for emergency calls, automatic transmitting
occurs with microphone audio unmuted without having to manually press the PTT switch.
The automatic transmit period is programmed for 10-120 seconds in ten-second intervals.
If this feature or emergency calls are not enabled by programming, automatic transmitting
does not occur. This feature is initiated only on the first press of the Emergency switch.
Subsequent presses do not trigger automatic transmissions. To reset this function, the
channel must be changed or power cycled.

6.9.2.2 Placing an Emergency Call

1 If required, select a channel of a system on which Emergency Calls are enabled and

press the Emergency option switch or select that menu parameter. The Emergency
Alarm is then sent as described in Section 5.9.1 if applicable.

2 Emergency alarm entry is played upon the p r essing of the Emergency button. Console

Ack is played when we get an ack back from the console for an emergency Alarm.
Emergency Exit is played when you press and hold the emergency button. Below are
the tones for Emergency.

Console
Acknowlegement

Emergency Alarm
Entry

Emergency Exit Emergency Canceled Emergency is

3 If the preceding Emergency Hot Mic feature is enabled, the call is automatically

transmitted without pressing the PTT switch. If it is disabled, press the PTT switch and
begin speaking as with a standard call.

Emergency Alarm
Ack

Emergency Button
Press

Emergency Alarm
Acknowledged
Successful

Emergency button has
been Pressed

Canceled

Two 1000 Hz 175 ms tones with
50 ms spacing followed by Three
1000 Hz 175 ms tones with 150
ms spacing

1000 Hz continous tone for 175
ms.

1000 Hz continous tone for 1
sec.

4 All group calls which follow are then emergency calls (private, telephone, and call alert

calls are not allowed). If the channel is changed, the call is made on the emergency talk
group programmed for the new channel. If the Surveillance Mode is enabled (see
Section 4.8), the radio will behave in accordance to the individual surveillance mode

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