Ericsson EDACS PRISM HP/LPE-200 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

EDACS Radio

PRISM HP/LPE-200

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NOTICE!

This manual covers Ericsson and General Electric

products manufactured and sold by Ericsson Inc.

NOTE!

Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty.

NOTE

The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Ericsson Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.

This manual is published by to thi s manual necessit ated by typograp hical erro rs, inaccu racies of c urrent infor mation, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this m anual may be reprod uced or transmit ted in any form or by any means, elec tronic or mechanica l, including phot ocopying an d recording, f or any pu rpose, without th e express writt en permission of

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

USER INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BUTTONS AND KNOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

KEYPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Standard Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Scan Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

System Mode l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT . . . 17

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Radio Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECT OR (UDC) . . 25

ALERT TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Call Originate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . . . 26

Autokey (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . . . . . 26

System Busy (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . . 27

Call Denied (Trunked Mode Only) . . . . . . 27

Carrier Control Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Low Battery Alert (Transmit Lockout) . . . . 28

Key Press Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TURNING ON THE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION . . . 29

System Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Group or Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . 32

TRUNKED MODE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . 34

Receiving A Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sending A Group Cal l . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Conventional Failsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Emergency O pe ra ti on . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Receiving An Emergency Call . . . . . 38

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

Declaring An Emergency Call . . . . . 38

SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS . . . . . . . . 39

Turning Scan On and Off . . . . . . . . 39

SCAN Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adding Groups to a Scan List . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting Groups from a Scan List . . . . . . 41

SYSTEM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adding Groups To A Scan List . . . . . . . 42

Deleting Groups From A Scan List . . . 44

SCANNING TRUNKED SYST EMS . . . . . . . . 44

Wide Area System Sca nn in g . . . . . . . . 45

Priority System Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

ProSound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Menu Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key . . . . . . . 46

INDIVIDUAL CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Receiving And Responding To An Individual

Call (Trunke d Mo de On ly ) . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sending An Individual Call (Trunked

Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Pre-Stored Individual Calls . . . . . . . 49

System Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Scan Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Direct Dialing of Individual Calls (System

Model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Call Storage Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS . . . . 52

Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call

(Trunked Mo de On ly ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call

(Trunked Mo de On ly ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Pre-Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Direct Dialing of Phone Calls (System

Model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

DTMF Overdial / Conventional Mode Telephone

Interconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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SCAN Radio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

System Radio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Prestoring Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad (System Model only) . 57

STATUS/MESSA GE OPERATI O N . . . . . . . . . 58

STATUS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

MESSAGE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION . . . . . . . 60

Emergency O pe ra ti on . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

MACRO KEY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

EDACS CONVENTIONAL P1 SCAN . . . . . . . . 61

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY . . . . . . . 67

Serial Number R O M (12 Hex Digit s) . . 68

Feature Encryption Data Stream . . . . 68

Number Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Features Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

AEGIS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

VOICE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Mode 1: Clear Mo de s . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Mode 2: Aegis Digital Mode . . . . . . . . . 71

DTMF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Mode 3: Aegis Pr ivate Modes . . . . . . . . 72

Transferring Keys Into the Radio . . . . . . . 74

Displaying The Curre ntly Used

Cryptographic Key Number . . . . . . . 75

System Encryption Key . . . . . . . . . 75

Group/Channel Encryption Key . . . . . 75

Private O pe ra ti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Ke y Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Receiving An Encrypted Call . . . . . . 76

Transmitting An Encrypted Call . . . . . 76

Scanned Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . 77

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

PORTABLE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

DATA OFF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DATA ON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

EXITING DATA CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

SCAN LOCKOUT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

DATA LOCKOUT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION . . . . . . 82

Receiving A Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Sending A Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Adding Channels To A Scan List . . . . . . 84

Deleting Channels From A Scan List . . . . 85

Turning Scan On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Turning Scan Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS . . . . 87

OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . 89

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL 91

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . 91

REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . 92

INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . . . . . . . 93

BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY . . . 101

OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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INTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to use the EDACS PRISM HP/LPE-200 Radio. The PRISM HP/LPE-200 is a synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance portable FM radio providing reliable two-way communications in both the Enhanced Digital Acc ess Communications System (EDACS) trunking environment and conventional communication systems.

In the EDACS or trunked system mode, the user selects a communications system and group. In this mode, channel selection is transparent to the user and is controlled via digital communication with the system controller. This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to communication channels.

In the conventional mode , the user selects a channel and directly communicates on that channel. In this mode, a system refers to a set of channels. A channel is a transmit/receive radio frequency pair.

Advanced hardware and software technology enables this radio to support all advanced EDACS radio features and multiple communications modes including digital. Depending on the customer’s needs, the Prism HP is available in both System and Scan Modes.

Some key features include:

•

Field upgradable to TDMA

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Data capable

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Automatic power control for extended battery life

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•

Up to 800 system/group combinations and up to 300 conventional channels

The LPE-200 radio operates similar to the PRISM HP except it is not upgradable to TDMA operation. Translucent keys are used on the LPE-200. The LPE-200 is also available in both System and Scan Models.

USER INTERFACE

The PRISM HP/LPE-200 operating controls are located on the radio’ s front, top and left panels. A 6-b utton (scan model) or 15-button (system model) keypad, Liquid Cry stal Display (LCD), microphone and speaker are on the front panel. The top panel houses a rotary SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL knob , POWER O N-OFF/VOLUME control knob and an EMERGENCY button. An OPTION button, CLEAR/MONITOR button and the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button are all located on the left side panel. The Univ ersal De vice Connector (UDC) is located on the right panel and is used while programming the radio and for accessory connection. A battery release button is located on the back adjacent to the PPT button.

The display has three, twelve character alphanumeric lines used to show the operational mode of the radio. A back light illuminates the display and the keypad for nighttime use. An LED is located on the front top edge of the radio. Red indicates transmit.

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Figure 1 - PRISM HP Radio

(Scan Model Shown)

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Figure 2 - PRISM HP Radio

(System Model Shown)

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POWER ONOFF/VOLUME Knob

TX LED

OPTION Button

SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL Knob

Antenna

EMERGENCY Button

BATTERY RELEASE Button

CLEAR/ MONITOR Button

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button

Figure 3 - Top, Back And Left Panel Views

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BUTTONS AND KNOBS

This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections.

SYSTEM/

GROUP/

CHANNEL

KNOB

PO WER

ON-OFF/

Selects systems or groups/channels (depending on programming). This is a 16 - position rotary knob. See SYSTEM/ GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION for details.

Note: The radio is supplied with a mechanical stop which can, if desired, limit the positions accessed. If the knob will not access all positions do not force it.

Applies power to the radio and adjusts the receiver’s volume . Rotating

VOLUME

KNOB

the control clockwise applies power to the radio . A single alert tone (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is operational.

Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level. Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volume setting. While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume level (i.e. VOL = 31). The volume range is from a minimum pro-

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grammed lev el of zero (displa y ed as OFF in the displa y) up to 31 which is the loudest level.

EMERGENCY/

HOME BUTTON

OPTION

BUTTON

The EMERGENCY/HOME button is used to automatically select a preprogrammed Group/System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration. It can also be used to declare emergency by pressing and holding for programmed duration. The button must be pre-programmed for either operation, not both.

Programmable per system.

CLEAR/

MONITOR

BUTT ON

Serves se ver al purposes depending on the operating mode. In trunked mode, the CLEAR/MONITOR button exits the current operation and removes all displays associated with it. The radio and display then return to the group receive state. In conventional mode, pressing this button unmutes the receiver so activity on the selected channel can be monitored. When pressed and held for approximately 3 seconds, this button toggles conventional channel decoding/encoding (Channel Guard, Digital

Channel Guard) on and off if programmed for the selected channel.

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PUSH-TO-TALK

Enables the radio’s transmitter for

BUTTON (PTT)

voice communication. Releasing PTT returns the radio to the receive mode.

KEYPAD

The keypad layout has a total of 6 or 15 keys. The keys have special functions and are labeled as such using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondar y function of the keys. Each key is described below.

Figure 4 - Keypad (Scan Model)

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Figure 5 - Keypad (System Model)

Standard Functions

< >

Primar y func tion - c hanges the s ystem or group/channel (depending on programming).

Secondary function - used to scroll through items within a list. Press

< >

, to scroll in increasing order, to scroll in decreasing order.

Primary function - accesses the menu list. This is a list of additional features that are not available directly from the keypad. See MENU

for details.

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Secondary function - activates a selected item within a list. After the menu list is accessed, select a menu

Scan Model

item from the list via

and activate it with this k ey. Once activated,

continues its secondary function for activating a selected parameter setting until the radio returns to its normal receive state.

User defined.

Adds or deletes selected groups or channels from the scan list of the cur-

System Model

rently selected system. See trunked and conventional scan section for details.

Toggles scan operation on and off.

Used to directly access systems via the keypad and to access system selection in increasing or decreasing order, or to select a set (bank) of systems. See SYSTEM/ GROUP/ CHANNEL SELECTION for details.

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Used to directly access groups via the keypad and to access group selection in increasing or decreasing order, or to select a set (bank) of groups. See SYSTEM/ GROUP/ CHANNEL SELECTION for details.

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Used to turn scan on and off.

Used to turn pr ivate encryption feature on and off.

Adds or deletes selected groups or channels from the scan list of the currently selected system. See trunked and conventional scan section for details. First press recalls current status. Second press adds or deletes.

Used to place a telephone call through the radio by selecting the telephone interconnect special call function. See Telephone Interconnect Calls for details.

Used to call an individual or make an all-call. See Individual Call for details.

BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT

Pre-programming the radio using the PC Program-

ming Software permits the reass ignment of button and

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keypad key functions. The EMERGENCY, OPTION, CLEAR/MONITO R and PTT b uttons along with the front panel keypad keys can be reassigned different functions. For example, the HOME key, the

key could be assigned as the

talk-around function key, etc.

The operating procedures that f ollow assume that the buttons and keypad keys operate as marked. If they have been reassigned, Table 1 should be completed to show the new function(s). Substitute the new assigned keys when using the operating procedures.

Table 1 - Button and Key Assignments

STANDARD ASSIGNMENTS REASSIGNMENT

OPTION (Side) CLEAR/MONITOR PTT EMERGENCY

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DISPLAY

The radio display is made up of 3 lines (Figure 6). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons. All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up when radio controls are operated.

Figure 6 - Display

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Radio Status Icons

Status icons are indicators which show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display as follows:

In trunked mode:

ON - indicates the radio is transmitting or receiving a call on the working channel. FLASHING - indicates a call has been queued.

In conv entional mode:

ON - indicates a call is being received. ON - indicates the radio is transmitting. Note: When operating in a trunked sys-

tem, the radio may be programmed to automatically transmit (without pressing PTT) to maintain digital communication with the site controller. The transmit indicator will turn on whenever the radio is transmitting.

ON - indicates the radio is in the special call select/entry mode (Individual or Telephone Interconnect).

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ON - indicates the selected group or channel is selected to transmit at low po wer . OFF - indicates the selected group or channel is selected to transmit at high power.

Auto Power mode automatically adjusts radio output power to optimize battery lif e.

Indicates battery voltage is getting low .

Note: When or in conjunction with

LOW BATT

message the radio will no longer transmit. The radio will automatically power down soon after this condition exists.

- indicates the EDACS is in the failsoft mode (if enabled thr ough programming).

ON - indicates the group or channel is enabled to receive encrypted messages. FLASHING - indicates an encrypted transmission is being received.

ON - indicates the scan mode is enabled

(rotates clockwise). OFF - indicates SCAN is temporar ily dis-

abled (no status icon is present).

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On - indicates selected group or channel

is in scan list.

On - indicates selected group or channel

is priority-two scan. On - indicates selected group or channel

is priority-one scan. On - indicator for conventional channel is

enabled with Channel Guard. FLASHING - indicates Channel Guard is

temporarily disabled.

Messages

During radio operation, various radio status messages can be displayed. The messages are described below.

Message Name Description

QUEUED

Call Queued - Trunk ed mode only. Indi-

cates the system has placed the call in a request queue.

SYS BUSY

System Busy - Trunked mode only. Indi-

cates the system is busy,

no channels are currently available, the queue is full or an individual call is being attempted to a radio

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that is currently transmitting.

DENIED

CC SCAN

WA SCAN

Call Denied - Trunked mode only. Indi-

cates the radio is not authorized to operate on the selected system.

Control Channel Scan

- Trunked mode only. Indicates the control channel is lost and the radio has entered the Control Channel Scan mode to search for the control channel.

Wide Area Scan

- Trunked mode only. Indicates the control channel is lost and radio has en-

T ALKARND

SYSC ON

tered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new system (if enabled through programming).

Talk-around - Conventional mode only.

Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talk-around mode (no repeater).

System Scan Features On

- Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan features are enabled.

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Message Name Description

SYSC OFF

LOW BATT

System Scan Featur es Off

- Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan features are disabled.

Low Battery - Battery voltage has

dropped below the point to where the radio is no longer able to transmit. The radio will still be able to receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation upon which the radio will automatically shutdown.

RXEMER

TXEMER

VOL = 31

Receive Emergency

- Trunked mode only. Indicates an emergency call is being received. This message will be flashing on line two.

Transmit Emergency

- Trunked mode only. Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted. This message will be flashing on line two.

Volume Level - Indicates the current vol-

ume level. The volume level display ranges from

OFF (silent) to 31 (loudest).

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WHC

Who Has

- ON - indicates an individCalled (trunked mode only)

UNKNO WN

Unknown ID - Trunked mode only. Indi-

Error Messages

ual call has been received, but not responded to. The indicator turns OFF if the individual call mode is entered, the system is changed or the radio is turned off and back on.

cates an individual call is being received by an unknown radio ID .

If either of the follo wing error messages is displa yed, the radio was either programmed incorrectly or needs servicing:

DSP ERR

ERR=XXXX

(Power Up only)

UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR (UDC)

The Universal Device Connector (UDC) provides connections for external accessories such as a headset or a speaker-microphone. When the radio is locked in a vehicular charger/repeater the UDC provides the audio and control connections between the radio and the vehicular charger/repeater. The UDC is also used to program and service the radio.

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ALERT T ONES

The PRISM HP/LPE-200 radio also provides audible aler t tones or "beeps" to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming.

Call Originate

A short mid-pitched alert tone sounds after keying the radio (Push-To-Talk button is pressed). This indicates the radio has been assigned a working channel or that the radio is transmitting on a conv entional channel and voice communication may begin immediately.

Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only)

A high-pitched tone after pressing the PTT button indicates the sys tem has placed the call request in the queue. T he receiving unit(s) also hear the tones, indicating they will receive a call shortly. If the the PTT button is released, the radio will autokey whenever a channel becomes available (see Autokey).

Autokey (Trunked Mode Only)

After being placed in queue (see called queued), the site calls the radio when a channel becomes available. At this point, the radio automatically keys the tr ansmitter (autokey) for a short period to hold the channel. The radio sounds a mid-pitched tone when it is clear to talk; immediately press the PTT button to keep the assigned channel.

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System Busy (Trunked Mode Only)

Three low-pitched beeps will be heard if: 1) the radio is keyed when the system is busy, 2) if no channels are av ailable f or sending the message, 3) if the call queue is full, 4) or if an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is transmitting. Releasing the PTT button and re-keying initiates a new channel request.

Call Denied (Trunked Mode Only)

If the radio is keyed and a low pitched tone is heard then the radio is not authorized on the system that has been selected.

Carrier Contr ol Timer

If the programmed time for continuous transmission is exceeded, five short high-pitched warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone will be heard. The transmitter will shut down shortly after hearing the alert, interrupting communications. Release and re-key the PTT button to maintain communications. This will reset the carrier control timer and turn the transmitter back on.

Low Battery W arn ing

A low-pitched tone is heard and comes on indicating that the battery voltage is low. Double tones are then heard until the PTT or CLEAR button is pressed.

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Low Battery Alert (Transmit Lockout)

If the radio is ke yed and a doub le tone is heard as well

as is displayed, the battery is discharged

LOW BATT

beyond the point where the radio will transmit. The radio will still be able to receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation, after which the battery will need to be recharged to resume normal operation.

Key Press Alert

A shor t tone or "beep" sounds to indicate a key has been pressed. A short low-pitched tone indicates the key is not active in the current mode.

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE RADIO

1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON-

OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A shor t aler t signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

2. The display shows the last selected system and

group or a default system and group (depending on programming).

3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the

desired volume level.

4. Select the desired system and group (see system

and group selection section). The display indicates the current system and group names.

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5. The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls .

NOTE

In the EDACS trunked environment,

CC SCAN

will be displayed if communication with the system’s control channel cannot be established. This may occur if, for example, the radio is out of range of the trunking site. It ma y be necessar y to move to another location or s elect another trunking system to re-establish the control channel link for trunked mode operations .

CC SCAN

is displayed on group line until a control channel is accessed.

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION System Selection

Several methods can be used to select a new system.

METHOD 1: From knob: If system selection is pro-

grammed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL knob, select a system b y turning the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired system number position (1-16). The display registers the new system name on line one.

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NOTE: The radio is supplied with a mechanical stop which can, if desired, limit the number of positions accessed. If the knob will not acces s all positions, do not force it.

METHOD 2: From keypad: If system selection is pro-

METHOD 3:

grammed as the primary function of and

, or

, select a system by pressing

to scroll through the system

list. The display registers the new system name on line one.

Direct Access: Press

to enter the system select mode. Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired s ys-

tem. Press

. The radio will move to the

selected system. Note: If system selection is programmed

to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL

knob , direct access to systems will not be available. Pressing

will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio. The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described pre viously in METHOD 1.

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Example: System: 1 = North Group: 1=Group 1

2 = South 2=Group 2 3 = East 3=Group 3 4 = West 4=Group 4

Press

(South is the currently selected system).

Press

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Group or Channel Selection

Several methods can be used to select a new group

or channel. METHOD 1: From knob: If group selection is pro-

grammed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL knob, select a group by turning the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired group number position. The display registers the new group name on line two . If the knob is mo v ed to a position greater than the number of programmed groups, the highest programmed group will remain selected.

Note: If group selction is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, direct access to groups will not be available. Pressing the

will scroll through different sets of 16 groups each (banks) if more than 16 groups are programmed into the radio. The g roups within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described in METHOD 1.

METHOD 2: From keypad: If group selection is pro-

grammed as the primary function of and

select a group by pressing

list. The display registers the new group name on line two .

to scroll through the group

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METHOD 3:

Direct Access: Press

to enter the group select mode. Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired group. Press

. The radio will move to the se-

lected group.

Example: System: 1 = North Group: 1=Group 1

2 = South 2=Group 2 3 = East 3=Group 3 4 = West 4=Group 4

Press

(North is the currently selected group).

Press

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Press

TRUNKED MODE OPERATION

Digital trunking provides fast communication access at all times, even during busy hours. In this mode the operator selects a communications system and group and the audio communication or working channel (WC) is allocated through digital signalling with the site.

Receiving A Group Call

1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON-

OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A shor t aler t signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

2. GROUP CALL - When the radio receives a group

call, it unmutes on the assigned working channel and

comes on. Line one shows GR followed by the logical ID number (if received) of the unit sending the message, or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list.

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3. The Prism HP stores the initiating radio ID’s of the last 10 group calls received on the selected channel. To access this list press the

key twice.

The initiating radio ID of the last group call received is shown on line one of the display. Use the

to view the radio ID’ s of other radios that initiated group calls. Pressing the

key will display the time

elapsed since that call was received.

Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the display ed radio ID . Turning the radio off will clear this list.

Note: The list described above also functions to store previous individual calls received. See “Indi- vidual Calls” section for details.

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Sending A Group Call

1. T urn on the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired system and group.

2. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio will display

the system and group names and perform the necessar y signalling required to obtain a communication channel.

3. When the working channel is assigned, and

are displayed and a short mid-pitch tone sounds (if programmed) indicating communication can begin.

NOTE

If two or more tones, or a high pitched tone is heard, the system may be busy and the call request has been placed in queue or the request has been denied for some reason. Refer to the ALERT T ONES section for more details.

4. Hold the radio approximately three inches from the mouth and speak in a normal voice into the microphone (located upper-left of speaker grille).

5. Release the PTT button when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply.

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Conventional Failsoft

In the unlikely event of a failure of the EDACS System, communications may take place in conventional failsoft mode. The radio will be automatically directed to a communications channel set up for this purpose. During this

mode of operation, will be displayed in the

CONV FS

alphanumeric display . An increase in activity on the channel during conventional failsoft operation may be noticed, so be careful not to transmit until the channel is clear.

Operation during conventional failsoft will be the same as operation on a conventional system, except that it will not be possible to selec t a communications channel, or use emergency and special call. When trunking is restored, the radio will automatically be returned to normal operation.

NOTE

Emergency and Special Call are not operational during conventional failsoft. Also, the GROUP will not operate.

Emergency Operation

The radio’s ability to declare an emergency, clear an emergency , remain lock ed on an emergency system and group , and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming. When an emergency is declar ed sc anning will stop and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared.

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Receiving An Emergency Call

When receiving an emergency call on the selected

group and system, an alert beep is heard and comes on. T he message flashes in the display on

*RXEMER*

line two until the emergency condition is cleared.

Declaring An Emergency Call

To send an emergency call to selected system and group (or on an optionally preprogrammed group), proceed as follows:

1. Press and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is

on top of the radio in front of the antenna for approximately one second (this time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter ; check with the system administrator). The radio will transmit an emergency call request with the radio ID until an emergency channel assignment is received.

2. When the wor king channel assignment is received,

the radio sounds a single beep indicating the radio has auto keyed (see Auto Key) and is ready for voice transmission.

*TXEMER*

flashes on line two in the display until

the emergency is cleared.

3. Press PTT and speak into the microphone in a

normal voice. and momentarily turns on.

4. Release PTT when the transmission is complete.

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5. To clear the emergency first press and hold the CLEAR/MONITOR button. While continuing to hold the CLEAR/MONITOR button, press the EMERGENCY button.

SCANNING TRUNKED GR OUPS

Groups which have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned. Each system’ s group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is turned off or when the battery pack is remov ed.

The following procedures outline scan operations for trunked groups. See the conventional mode operating procedures for specific procedures on conventional channel scanning.

Turning Scan On and Off

Toggle scan operation on by pressing or

(System). icon rotates clockwise to indi-

cate radio is scanning.

Toggle scan operation off by again pressing

If the radio scans to a group other than the selected

. will disappear.

group then receives a call on the selected group , the

(Scan)

radio will switch to the selected group since it has priority.

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The radio will continue scanning if a new group is

selected when scan is on. Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause

the radio to transmit on the displa yed g roup or to the currently selected group (depending on programming).

SCAN Radio Adding Groups to a Scan List

1. Scan must be off to add/delete groups to/from the scan list. If the scan icon is on, press the

key to turn scan off.

2. Select the desired group using the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob and/or the

list, pressing

If the scan list status icon is blank ( ), the group can be added to the scan list by pressing the

key. will be displayed on line three. Press the

keys. If the selected group is currently on the

will display on line three.

key a second time to set the group

to Priority 2. A is displayed on line three.

Press A is displayed on line three. The priority level

section sequence only advances the group to the

a third time to set the group to Priority 1.

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next high priority lev el and stops at priority lev el 1. To select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list. Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority . If the priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2, the previously assigned group will change to non-priority scanning. One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed:

SCAN DIS FIXED P1

The radio is not progr ammed to scan. A Priority 1 group has been pre-pro-

grammed into the radio. A new Priority 1 group cannot be selected.

FIXD LST

A fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio .

Note: To quickly view multiple group scan status, press

then slowly but consistently rotate the group knob. Each group status will appear on the display.

Deleting Groups from a Scan List

1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list.

Press

played for a time-out period.

. The current status of the group is dis-

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While the current status is displayed, press

the group from the scan list is “blank”. The sequence is “blank ”, , , , “blank”. Any group that is

not in a trunked system group scan list will show a “blank” for the time-out period when it is the selected channel.

Nuisance Delete

A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is

until

not the currently selected group, by pressing

key during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group. The group will be deleted from the system’s group scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above. Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is turned off and then back on.

SYSTEM Radio Adding Gr oups To A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired

group to add to the selec ted trunked system group scan list.

Press

. The current priority status of the group will be displayed in column 10 of line three for a time-out period. If the group is not part of the s can list the status will be blank.

While the status is displa y ed, press group to the scan list. is displayed on line three.

to add the

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Press

a second time to set the group to Priority

2. A is displayed on line three.

Press

a third time to set the group to Priority 1.

A is displayed on line three. The priority level selection sequence only advances the group to next higher priority level and stops at priority level 1. To select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list. Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority. If the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new g roup is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2, the previously assigned group will change to non-priority scanning. One of the following messages ma y be momentarily display ed:

SCAN DIS FIXED P1

The radio is not progr ammed to scan. A Priority 1 group has been pre-pro-

grammed into the radio. A new Priority 1 group cannot be selected.

FIXD LST

A fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio .

Note: To quickly view multiple group scan status, press either

or the

key. Then s lowly but consistently rotate the group knob. Each group status will appear on the display.

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Deleting Groups From A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired group to delete from the selected tr unked system’s group scan list.

Press

. The current status of the group is dis-

played for a time-out period.

While the status is displayed, press

to delete

the group from the scan list. , or turns off . Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a "blank" for the time out period when it is the selected channel.

Nuisance Delete

A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is

not the currently selected group, by pressing

SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS

The radio can be programmed with the following System Scan features. These features are automatically enabled upon radio power up. A key or menu option is also defined to allow the System Scan features to be toggled during radio operation. This is covered in the

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MENU SELECTION and PRE-PROGRAMMED KEYPAD KEY sections. The System Scan state will be maintained through system changes but will default to ON at power up.

Wide Area System Scanning

The PRISM HP radio may be programmed for wide area system scan operation for roaming across mobile systems. Upon the loss of the currently selected system’s control channel, radios may be programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems. If a new control channel is found, the radio will switch to the new system and sound an alert tone.

Priority System Scan

The radio may also be programmed for priority system scan. A priority system may be assigned among the systems programmed into the radio. Radios programmed in this manner will check f or the priority trunked system’ s control channel at a programmable rate ranging from 1 to 16 minutes. This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed or when a c all is received. If the priority system control channel is found, the r adio will automatically switch to the priority system.

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ProSound



The radio ma y be pr ogrammed f or ProSound system scan operation for multi-site applications. ProSound scanning is an enhanced replacement for wide area system scanning. This algorithm insures that the radio continually receives high quality audio. When the selected system degrades to a pre-programmed level, the radio changes to the new system and sounds a tone. Should the control channel be lost completely, the radio will scan the adjacent systems until a suitable one is found.

Menu Selection

Press

and then use the

through the selections until is displayed. Then press

SYSC ON SYSC OFF

to toggle the System Scan state. The

or display message is dis-

SYS SCAN

control to scroll

played for two seconds to show the new state.

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

Press the pre-programmed key and the

SYSC ON SYSC OFF

or display message is dis-

played for two seconds to show the new state.

INDIVIDUAL CALLS Receiving And Respo nding To An Individ ual Call

(Trunked Mode Only)

When the radio receives an individual call (a call directed only to the user’s radio), it unmutes on the

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assigned working channel and turns on . The first line on the display shows the logical ID number of the unit sending the message, or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list. The radio can be programmed to ring when an individual call is received. If enabled, the ring begins five seconds after the caller unkeys and will continue until the PTT button, the CLEAR/MONITOR button or the individual call mode is entered.

NOTE

The volume of the ring is adjustable through the volume control levels.

If a response is made by pressing the PTT to the call prior to the programmed call-back time-out, the call will automatically be directed to the originating unit. If a response is not made before the call-back time-out, the radio will return to normal receive display, and

*WHC*

will appear on the first line of the LCD.

To respond after the call-back time-out, press the

key. The radio’s display will show the callers ID on the first line and WHCI=1 on the second line. P ressing the PTT button at this point will initiate an individual call back to the original caller.

The radio stores the ID’s of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown. Individual calls are stored in the top half of the list (1-10) and Group calls are stored in the bottom half of the list (1-10). The most recent call is stored in position 1, the second most recent call is stored in position 2 etc.

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To access this list, press the

ke y twice. Use the

< > M

key will display the time elapsed since the call was

received. After pressing

keys to scroll through the list. Pressing the

an example of the display

is as follows

Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the display ed logical ID . Turning the radio off and on will clear this list.

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Sending An Individu al Call (Trunked Mode Only) Pre-Stored Individual Calls

The following procedures describes how to initiate

and complete a pre-stored individual call.

System Model

1. To select a pre-stored individual phone number, enter the individual call mode using the

key.

turns on. Then scroll through the list of stored

numbers using the

key.

2. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit, turns on, turns off and the channel

access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual’ s name if found in the list of stored individuals or ID followed b y the logical ID number of the unit

being called. T he message displays on line

*INDV*

two .

Scan Model

1. To select a pre-stored individual number, enter the menu mode by using the

mode list using the Press

stored phone numbers using the until the desired number is displayed. Press

key. Scroll through the

key to .

*INDV*

. turns on. Scroll through the list of

key

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2. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit turns on, turns off and the channel

access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual’s name if found in the list of stored phone

numbers. The message displays on line

*INDV*

two.

Direct Dialing of Individual Calls (System Model only)

The following procedures describes how to initiate

and complete a direct dialed individual call.

1. If the individual call ID is not stored in the pre-stored list of call ID’s but the individual unit ID is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad.

Note: The ID of the last individual call made can be recalled by pressing

then the OPTION button.

Press the PTT button to transmit. turns on, turns off and the c hannel access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual’s ID fo llowed by the logical ID number of the unit being called. The mes-

sage displays on line two. Proceed talking

*INDV*

into the microphone.

Call Storage Lists

There are two lists available for call storage in the

PRISM HP radio, the

calls received list (1 - 10) and the personality list (1 - 99 as defined by the user). When the individual call mode is entered by pressing

, the calls

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received list is available. The user can toggle to the personality list by selecting any index other than 0 or toggle between the two lists by pressing the wrap is enabled, the

calls received list wraps on itself and

not into the other list.

key. If

The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode.

When in the saved call list, pressing the

key toggles the time stamp on and off. The time stamp indicates how long ago the call was received. When in the pre-stored list pressing the

key toggles the

Logical IDentification (LID) on and off.

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TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked

Mode Only)

When the radio receives a telephone interconnect call

(a call directed only to the user’s radio), it unmutes on the assigned working channel and turns on . The first line

displays .The second line displays .

*PHONE* *INDV*

Proceed with the call.

Sending A Telephone Inter connect Call ( Trunked Mode Only)

Pre-Stored Number

Use the following procedures to initiate and complete

a Telephone Interconnect call:

1. (System Model) To select a pre viously stored phone number, press

keys to scroll through the list of stored numbers.

. turns on. Use the

(Scan Model) To select a previously stored phone number, press select the menu option "PHN CALL". Press the key again then use the through the list of prestored numbers.

2. Press and release the PTT button. When the radio is clear to transmit, turns on, turns off and the

. Use the

<, >

keys to scroll

keys to

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channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the accompanying name selected from the list of stored

numbers. The message displays on line

*PHONE*

two. The radio then automatically transmits the programmed number stored in the special call queue.

3. A telephone ring will be heard from the speaker. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the callee. Unsuccessful interconnect signalling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time-out e xpires or another group or system is selected. Terminate a call by pressing the CLEAR/MONITOR button.

NO TE

In half-duplex mode , only one person ma y talk at a time. The radio PTT button needs to be pressed in order to communicate to the individual called and released for the individual called to be heard.

4. To terminate the call, momentarily press the CLEAR/MONITOR button.

Direct Dialing of Phone Calls (System Model only)

1. If the phone number is not stored in the pre-stored list of phone numbers, but the phone number is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad. Star t by pressing the number from the keypad.

. Then enter the required

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Note: The last number entered directly can be re-

called by first pressing

then the OPTION but-

ton.

2. Press the PTT b utton: the radio perf orms the necessar y signalling to obtain a communication channel. When the signalling is complete and the radio is clear

to transmit, turns on, turns off and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the

called phone number. The message dis-

*PHONE*

plays on line two . The radio then automatically transmits the dialed number.

3. A telephone ring can be heard from the speaker. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the individual called. Unsuccessful interconnect signalling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time-out expires or another group or system is selected. Terminate a call by pressing the CLEAR/MONITOR button.

NO TE

4. To terminate the call, momentarily press the CLEAR/MONITOR button.

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DTMF Overdial / Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect

Once the radio has established a connection to the public telephone system, it may be necessar y to "overdial" more digits to access banking s ervices, answering machines, credit card calls or other types of systems that require DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) access digits.

Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signalling if a dial tone has already been acc essed on the system. This is the method that is used for making a telephone inter connect call while operating in the conventional mode but will also function in trunked mode if a dial tone is directly accessible.

Telephone numbers and other number sequences f or overdialing can be stored in the phone list when programming the radio. These numbers are accessed by pressing

, then following the selection mode rules.

The following steps are required to dial these numbers:

SCAN Radio:

1. Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone In-

terconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) to establish

a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system.

2. Overdial numbers are transmitted by entering the

phone mode using the

button.

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Press

to enter the overdial select/entry mode

and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list. turns on. Press PTT

to send the overdial sequence once. If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again (this prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call).

This overdial select/entry mode remains active until the call is dropped, clear ed, or

is pressed. The overdial select/entry mode can be re-entered if the call is still active by pressing

System Radio:

The following steps are required to dial these num-

bers:

1. Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone In- terconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system.

2. Overdial numbers are transmitted using either method as follows:

METHOD 1: Press and hold PTT while entering the

overdial number sequence from the key-

pad. This method sends DTMF tones during individual, telephone interconnect., trunked group or conventional channel

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calls. Anytime the P TT button is pressed and held, the keypad is enab led f or DTMF entry .

METHOD 2:

Press

to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to c all up a stor ed number from the phone list or to direct enter the overdial

digits. turns on. Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once. If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again (this prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call).

This overdial select/entry mode remains active until the call is dropped, cleared, or

is pressed. The overdial select/entry mode can be re-entered if the call is still active b y pressing

PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES

Prestoring Individual and T elep hone Interco nnect Calls from the Keypad (System Model only)

Individual Call ID numbers, telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing are stored in the special calls lists when programming the radio. The first ten entr y locations of these lists can be changed by the radio operator . The keypad is used when adding, changing and storing numbers in these entry locations.

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Use the following procedure to store a number in one

of the first ten entries of a special call list:

Press

to enter the individual call list or

the phone call list. turns on.

Scroll through the list using the

one of the first ten entries is reached.

until

NO ENTRY

is displayed if the location is empty.

3. Enter the desired number . If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0-9,

until an underscore appears in the display

, or

(telephone interconnect only). The individual call list entries will accept up to 5 digits. The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses.

Press and hold

until the display changes indicat-

ing that the number has been stored.

5. Repeat the s teps above if the number s tored in an entry location needs to be changed.

STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION

Status operation permits the transmission of a preprogrammed status condition to the EDACS site. Message operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed message text to an EDACS site.

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STATUS OPERATION

To send a status condition, press the

key to select the pre-programmed

key f ollowed

status. STATUS and 0 through 9 pre-programmed status selections are available from the menu. If STATUS is selected you need to enter the number of the status message you intend to transmit. If no status has been programmed for the selected number key, the radio will display "NO ENTRY". A valid selection will permit the status text to appear in the display f or a pre-programmed time. After the time-out expires or the pressed (the

key will override the time-out period),

key has been

the status is selected and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memor y where it can be polled by the site at a future time. Status messages can also be programmed for single key operation so that a single press of a key assigned to a status mess age automatically transmits that message. If the site does not receive the status properly, the radio will sound a low pitched tone.

The status selection c an als o be c anceled by press-

ing the CLEAR button prior to the time-out period.

To view the currently selected status after it has been

transmitted, press the

key and then the

ramp to STS, re-press the

key again and then the

key to

CLEAR button prior to the time-out period. If the status was not sent successfully to the site, the te xt associated with the status will flash in the display.

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MESSAGE OPERATION

Message operation is performed in the same manner as status operation in previous paragraph.

DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION

Dynamic group operation permits multiple talk groups (up to eight) to be added to a radio via the system manager. The radio must be pre-programmed to respond to regrouping. Dynamic regrouping will not be activated in a radio until an activ ation message is sent by the system manager. Each radio that receives and acknowledges the regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped.

Pressing and holding the CLEAR/MONITOR button for 2.5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup groupset. A double beep will sound for entry or exit. The display will indicate "REGRP_0x" where "x" is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group when dynamic regroup has been enabled by the user. If the radio is in dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped, the display will show "NO ENTRY". The radio will be prevented from transmitting and receiving calls in this condition except for scanned groups.

Emergency Operation

If the pre-programmed groupset on the currently selected system contains an E MER/HOME group and the radio is in dynamic regroup, the radio will declare the

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emergency on the currently selected dynamic group group.

MACRO KEY OPERATION

Macro key operation permits the user to acc omplish a series of key strokes with a single "macro" key stroke. Up to ten (10) macro keys can be defined, each capab le of exec uting up to twenty ( 20) key strokes, to any pushbutton input (i.e., keypad keys, OPTION button, etc.). Each macro key can be pre-programmed to activate when pressed or when released.

A macro key ma y also be pre-programmed to change the key stroke sequence the next time the macro key is activated.

For detail operation and assignment of macro keys, contact your communications super visor or administrator.

EDACS CONVENTIONAL P1 SCAN

This feature permits the radio user to scan a pre-programmed conv entional system and channel as a Priority 1 (P1) channel while the radio is selected for EDACS trunked system. If activity is detected on the conventional P1 channel, the radio will unmute and remain on this conventional channel for the programmable hang time.

The radio must be pre-programmed to designate a key for P1 scan on/off operation.

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The menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad. The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming. Upon radio power up, the menu item that is at the top of the menu list will always be displayed first. Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position. To enter the menu mode, press

Upon entering the menu selection mode, Menu options will appear on the display, i.e.

The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function.

To scroll through the menu options use the

keys. When the required menu item has been f ound align the cursor with the option then press it. The menu item’s parameter s etting shown in the display can now be changed by using through the list of parameter values. Once the desired setting is reached press

the menu option selection level. For menu items that

, or

to select

to scroll

, or

to store the value and return

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display radio information, pressing

, or

will scroll through a list of informational displays. The possible menu items are listed in Table 1.

An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the backlight menu item.

PRESS:

The menu mode is entered.

PRESS: ,

PRESS:

. until the display shows:

The backlight menu item is activated.

Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting. Line two shows the currently selected system or group name.

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The menu item’s parameter setting shown in the

display can now be changed by using

Once the desired setting is reached press

, or

to store

the value and return the menu option selection lev el.

For menu items that display radio information press-

ing

,or

will scroll through a list of informational

displays. The menu items are listed Table 2.

NOTE

The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LO/HI/AUTO power for trunked systems or LO/HI power f or conventional systems. It does not use

to scroll nor an additional press of the

button.

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Table 2 - Menu Item Information

FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER

SETTING

Keypad Lock Menu item:

KEY LOCK Once selected: LOCKED

Backlight Adjust Menu item:

BCK LIGHT Once selected: BCKL=

Contrast Adjust Menu item:

CONTRAST Once selected: CNTRST=

Transmit Power Select

Menu item: TX POWER Once selected: POWER=

Locked Unlocked

OFF-ON Selects the light lev el for

1, 2, 3, 4 Sele cts th e di sp lay

HI, LO A UT O -TRNK

COMMENT

Locks the keypad. To unlock; press and releas e “M” then within 1 seco nd press the optio n b utt on. ( also a short cut to locking the keyp ad .)

backlighting.

contrast level.

Selects: radio ou tp ut power mode

: this sequence is

NOTE

Radio Revision Inf orma tion

Toggle Scan On/Off

Toggle Private Mode

Display current AEGIS Encryption Key

Display Current Home Group/ Channel

Select Desired System

Add Group/ Channel to Scan List

Menu item: REVISION

SCAN ON/OFF Toggles Scan operation

PRIVATE ON/OFF Toggles AEGIS private

DISP KEY Informational

HOME N/A Selects Home

SYS SEL N/A Refer to the Table of

SCAN ADD N/A Adds to Scan List.

Informational displays only (see radio); no user selectab le set tin gs .

displays only (see radio); no user selectab le set tin gs

Selects the inf o rmation display to vie w.*

On/Off.

mode ON/Off. Displaces curre nt

encryption key.

Group/C ha nn el

Contents for

GROUP/ CHANNEL SELECTION.

SYSTEM/

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Delete Group/Channel From Scan List

SCAN DEL N/A De letes from Scan List.

Add/Delete Scan List

Select Telephone Numbers From Phone List

Data Operatio n NO DATA ON/OFF Trunked Only. Toggles

Conv P1 Scan ECP1SCAN ON/OFF Trunked Only. Toggles

Select Individua l Call from IC List

Select Group GRP SEL N/A Trunked Only. Refer to the

Talkaround T ALKARND ON/OFF Conventional Only . Toggles

SCAN A/D N/A Add, deletes from Scan

List.

PHN CALL N/A Trunked Only. Refer to the

Table of Contents for

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS.

Data opera t io n On /O ff

Conv P1 Scan On./Off

IND CALL N/A Trunked Only. Refer to the

Table of Contents for

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS.

Table of Contents for

SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL SELECTION.

talkaround feature On/Off

Select Channel CHN SEL N/A Conventional Only. Table of

Contents for

SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL SELECTION

ProFeatures Menu item:

PROFEAT SERIAL_ROM_# FEATDATA_2 TRKSYS#

Feature Encryption Display

System Scan Enable

Menu Item: FEATURES Once selected : See Feature Encryption Display section

Menu Item: SYS SCAN Once selected: SYSC ON or SYSC OFF

Informational displays only (see radio); no user selectab le set tin gs

Informational displays on ly; no user selectable settings

ON, OFF System Scan f eatures are

Indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as certain information requir ed to add features to the radio (refer to Table of Contents f or ProFea tu re s).

Indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as certain information requir ed to add features to the radio (refer to the Table of Contents for Feature En cryption Display.).

toggled on and off.

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*Information Display

PRS - NAME XXXXXXXX

ERICSSON (C) - 1995

FLSH - VER hklr01A_

DSP_ _RAM hklr01a_

Personality Name

FLASH Software r - released, 01A - revision state

DSP Software hk1 - AEGIS unencrypted hk2 - AEGI S w/ VGE encryption hk3 - AEGIS w/DES encryption r - released, 01A - revision state

FEATURE ENCRYPTIO N DISPLAY

Feature Encryption Display is available through the menu function and, if programmed, appears in the menu as “FEATURES.” This data indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as information required to add features to the radio.

Once the feature has been accessed, all normal menu functions work. The user can scroll up or down through all of the entries.

Feature Encryption Display provides the ability to view, in the order displayed, the following:

•

Serial number ROM data - serial number of the ROM

•

Feature encryption data stream - used to enable features

•

Number Fields - defines limits

•

Features enabled - displays bit fields of enabled features

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Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits)

Example:

When the user wants to enable a feature in his radio, he will need to call Ericsson Inc. They will ask for the ROM serial number. The serial number shown here is for example only.

Feature Encryption Data Stream

Example:

These data streams define the features the user has enabled in his radio and are required by Ericsson Inc. to enable other f eatures. The data streams shown here are for example only. Note: There are three displays: FEATDATA1, FEATDATA2, FEATDATA3. All three are required.

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Number Fields

Example:

These number fields show the set limits of the of the

user’s radio as:

•

SYSGRP# XXX - Maximum number of system/groups combination available

•

TRKSYS# XXX - EDA CS maximum trunked system limit

•

CNVCHN# XXX - Maximum number of con ventional channels available

The user needs to know the limits of his radio before attempting to enable other features. The n umbers shown here are for example only.

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Features Enabled

These numbers indicate which f eatures are enab led. Example:

The following numbers indicate features available in

the user’s radio.

Bit Fields Possible Features

01 Conventional Priority Scan 04 Trunked Group Scan 05 Priority System Scan 06

Wide Area Scan/ProSound 07 Dynamic Regroup 08 EDACS Emergency 10 Conventional Emergency 12

AEGIS 13 VGE 14 DES 15 VGS or User Specific Encryption 16

DAT A 17 EDACS Status/Message

Over The Air Personality

Programming (ProFile)

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Narrow Band Operation 12.5 kHz

Channel Spacing

24 Automatic Power Control

AEGIS OPERATIO N

VOICE MODES

Aegis programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear (analog), digital and private (encrypted). The voice modes are programmed on a pergroup basis within each trunked system and on a perchannel basis within each conventional system.

Mode 1: Clear Modes

The Aegis clear mode is a voice mode in which the radio transmits and receives only clear (analog) voice signals. These analog signals are non-digitized and nonencrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive Aegis digital or private messages.

Mode 2: Aegis Digital Mode

The Aegis digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. Aegis digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver . Groups and channels programmed for Aegis digital operation transmit only digital signals. Pr ivate (encr ypted) calls cannot be received or transmitted when the radio is in the Aegis

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digital mode because the radio does not know the cryptographic key used. Message trunked group calls and individual calls are answered back in the mode which they are were received assuming the call or hang time is still active. Individual phone, all, and emergency calls are transmitted clear if the digital mode is disabled or inoperative.

1. If receiving an analog message trunked call, the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time on the working channel.

2. If receiving an analog I-Call, the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time.

When using the feature to respond to an

*WHC*

I-Call (after the hang time has expired), the call is transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed f or the current system if the ID being called is not in the I-Call list. If the ID is in the I-Call list, then the call is transmitted as defined by the I-Call mode programmed in the list for that ID.

DTMF

The overdial DTMF tones are not available while in

the Aegis Digital Mode.

Mode 3: Aegis Private Modes

The Aegis private modes allow the radio to transmit encr ypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed. If autoselect operation is pre-pro-

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grammed and the radio is in the private mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the receiv ed call if the hang time is active. If no hang time is active, the radio transmits private.

Cryptographic ke ys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to seven (7) different cryptographic keys, numbered 1-7, can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio. An individual key is automatically selected on a per-group/channel basis according to the radio programming. Groups and channels within the Aegis system can be programmed for ke ys 1-7 (DES and V GE). Up to 8 banks of 7 k eys can be stored for Aegis (DES and VGE) systems. The bank is specified per system.

DES radios require a DES Keyloader (Option V4025 with software version 3.N or later). VGE radios require V GE Keyloader (Option V4028 with software ver sion 2.N or later).

When operating on a group or channel programmed for private mode, all transmissions are private transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals.

The status icon display turns on when the private mode is enabled. If the selected group or channel is programmed for autoselect capability, the mode may be

toggled between private and clear with the

ke y, then following the selection mode rules. Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allo w a change of the transmit mode.

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Transferring Keys Into the Radio

The following procedure outlines basic key transfer-

ring steps.

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Plug the modular connector of the Keyloader cable into the Keyloader modular jack.

3. Connect the Keyloader cable to the UDC on the radio.

4. Press the PWR button on the Keyloader and wait f or the K eyloader to display “MASTER MODE”.

5. Press the TRN button on the Keyloader. If necessary , select a different cryptographic key to be transf erred into the radio.

6. Turn the radio on. The top line on the radio display will read “KEY LOAD” and the second line will read “BANK = N” where N=keybank number. Press the

button to select the keybank. A beep

will indicate that the keyloader is connected.

7. Press the EXE button on the Keyloader to transfer the key. The Keyloader will display “GOOD 1.x TRANSFER” where “x” is the selected cryptographic key number.

8. Disconnect the cable from the radio UDC . The radio will change to the selected group or channel as indicated in the display.

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Displaying The Cu rrently Used Cryptographic K e y Number

To display the cr yptographic key currently in use for either the system encryption key (f or special call such as individual, phone, all, agency or fleet) or the group/channel key (for group or conventional calls), perform the following pr ocedure:

Press the Use the Then use the

button .

displaying the system key or the group/channel key.

System Encryption Key

button to select “DISP KEY”.

button to toggle betw een

Group/Channel Encryption Key

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Key Zero

All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio memory) by pressing the MONITOR/CLEAR button and while still pressing this button, press and hold the OPTION button. Press both buttons for 2 seconds. A series of beeps will begins at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the ke ys have been zeroed. The display will indicate “KEY ZERO.”

If the cr yptographic key(s) are zeroed, one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue.

Private Operation Receiving An Encrypted Call

When receiving, the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation. If the transmission being received is an encrypted transmission, it will be de-

crypted, the icon will turn on, the receiver will unsquelch and the mess age will be heard in the speaker. For this to occur, the selected group or channel must be programmed for private operation and the correct cr yptographic key must be loaded into the radio.

Transmitting An Encrypted Call

1. Select the desired group or channel.

Place the radio in private mode b y pressing the key, then follow the selection mode rules. On a System radio, the

key can be used to toggle the

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private mode on/off. When private mode is enabled, the icon will be on. If the last state of the radio was private mode, the

private mode will be enabled on power up. Also the private mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio.

If a group or channel is not programmed for private mode operation, “PVT DIS” will be displayed if attempt is made to enable private transmit mode. It is not possible to operate on this group/channel in private mode.

If the radio does not hav e the correct encryption key loaded, “NO KEY#” will be displa yed and the call will not be transmitted.

3. Continue with standard transmission procedures. A private mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed.

Scanned Group Calls

Receiving a scanned group call is the same as receiving a selected group call. Dur ing the scan hang time, if the radio was programmed f or autoselect, it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call. F or ex ample, if a clear group is entered in the scan list, it will only receive clear calls. If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list, it can receive clear and private calls, provided autoselect was programmed in the radio. The user can select transmitting on the

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scanned or selected group. If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes (clear, digital, private), only the first occurrence of the gr oup will be used.

Tab le 3 - Transmit/Receive Mode Compatibility For

AEGIS Operation

GROUP/CHANNEL

PROGRAMMING

(TRANSMIT)

CLEAR Yes No No DIGITAL Yes Yes No PRIVATE Yes No Yes*

CLEAR

RECEIVE

DIGITAL

RECEIVE

PRIVATE

RECEIVE

*assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded

NOTE

Conventional Aegis or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly.

The PRISM HP/LPE-200 radios, when operating in the EDACS configuration, permit either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received. The radio can handle only one type of call at a time; however , selection of either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator

PORTABLE DATA

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through normal usage of the radio. Data communications is not supported in the conventional mode.

The radios can be connected to Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) or to a host computer. An y RS-232 compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface (RDI) protocol (Version 1.91 or greater) may be connected to the radio. Support for MDT’s or host computers is a programmable option per radio . Additionally, radios programmed for host computers may also be programmed for data only operation (no voice calls transmitted or received).

DISPLAYS

The following will be displayed in the display during the various states of data mode of operation.

TX DATA

Displayed on top line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call.

RX DATA

Displayed on top line of display when the radio is receiving a data call.

DATA OFF

Displayed on top line of display when the radio is in the data disab led state.

DATA ON

Displayed for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state.

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DATA OFF OPERATION

The radio can be placed in the data disabled state by any of the following methods. When the data state is disabled, the display shows "DATA OFF" on the top line.

•

Declaring an emergency (not to be used unless an actual emergency condition exists). Alert tone will sound.

•

Pressing the OPTION button (if pre-progr ammed f or no data key). Alert tone will sound.

•

Pressing the no data (ND) key (pre-programmed).

DATA ON OPERATION

The data state is enabled by one of the following (depending on how it was disabled). "DATA ON" will be displayed on the top line in the display for two seconds then the display returns to normal.

•

Pressing the no data (ND) key toggles data state on or off.

•

Clearing an emergency but valid only if emergency caused data off operation.

EXITING DATA CALLS

Under normal conditions, the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call (transmit or receive). If, during a data call,one of the following conditions occurs, the

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data call is immediately terminated and the radio performs the desired function:

•

PTT activated.

•

Emergency declared by pressing the pre-programmed emergency button.

•

A group or system change.

SCAN LOCKOUT MODE

Follo wing the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily [two independent pre-programmed times (after receive data call and after transmit data call)]. During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended. This mode is normally exited when the pre-programmed time expires; however, the following actions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed.

•

The CLEAR button is pressed.

•

The PTT is pressed.

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A group or system change.

•

Entering phone call mode.

•

Entering individual call mode.

•

A new emergency assignment has been received.

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•

An emergency declared or cleared.

•

Receiving an individual or phone call.

•

Receiving Agency, Fleet or System All Call.

•

Pressing

to turn scan on or off.

DATA LOCKOUT MODE

During the voice call scan hang time (pre-pro-

grammed) the radio will not receive data calls.

CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION

The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels (nontrunked). Each channel consists of a preset frequency pair for transmit and receive during repeater operation, or a single frequency for both transmit and receive during talk-around (no repeater) operation. To use this mode, the operator selects a conventional system which includes one or more conventional channels. Each conventional channel may have one or more features, such as Channel Guard, programmed when the channel is selected.

The CLEAR/MONITOR button unmutes the r eceiver so activity on the selected channel can be monitored. When pressed and held for appro ximately 3 seconds this button toggles conventional channel decoding (Channel Guard, Digital Channel Guard ) on and off if prog rammed

for the selected channel. will be on when channel guard is enabled on a selected channel.

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Receiving A Call

1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ONOFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detent). A shor t aler t signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

2. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level.

3. Select the desired conventional system and channel. The display indicates the current conventional system and channel names.

4. The radio is now ready to receive calls.

5. When the radio receives a call (and the correct encoding is decoded, if programmed and enabled),

it unmutes on the channel and comes on.

Sending A Call

1. T urn on the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired conventional system and channel.

2. Ensure that the channel is not busy by pressing the CLEAR/MONITOR button to momentarily disable any channel decoding and unmute the receiver or

observe the display for the absence of . If the Channel Busy Lockout feature is programmed for the selected channel, the radio will not transmit when the channel is busy.

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3. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio will display and a shor t beep sounds (if programmed) indi-

cating that communication can begin.

4. Hold the radio approximately three inches from the

mouth and speak in a normal voice into the microphone (located at upper left front corner).

5. Release the PTT button when the transmission is

complete and listen for a reply.

The following procedures outline scan operations for

conventional channels.

Adding Channels To A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned off select the desired

channel to add to the selected conventional system channel scan list.

Press

(Scan) or

(System). The current status will be display ed in column 10 of line three for a time-out period. Press

to add the

channel to the scan list. is displayed on the line . This sets the selected channel for non-priority scan-

ning. A second press of

sets the chan-

nel for priority-two scanning and is display ed on line three. An additional press of

the channel for priority-one scanning and is displayed on line three. If the priority-one or prioritytwo channels are already set and a new channel is

sets

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then assigned as the priority-one or priority-two channel, the previously assigned priority channel will change to non-priority scanning. The priority setting selection sequence is set and stops at prior ity-one; therefore, the channel must be deleted from the scan list by pressing

before the channel is

set to a previous priority setting. Any channel that is in a system’ s channel scan list will show , , or

for the time-out period when it is the selected channel. One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed:

SCAN DIS FIXED P1

The radio is not progr ammed to scan. A Priority 1 group has been pre-pro-

grammed into the radio. A new Pr iority 1 group cannot be selected.

FIXD LST

A fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio .

Deleting Channels From A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned off select the desired channel to delete from the selected conventional system’s channel scan list.

Press

(Scan) or

(System). The current

status is displayed for a time-out period.

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Press

during this time-out period to

delete the channel from the scan list. , , or

turns off. Any channel that is not in a conventional system channel scan list will show a "blank" for the time-out period when it is the selected channel.

Nuisance Delete

A channel can also be deleted from the scan list, if it

is not the currently selected channel, by pressing

(scan) key during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted channel. The channel will be deleted from the system’s channel scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above. Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is turned off and then back on.

Turning Scan On

Toggle scan operation on by pressing

rotates clockwise when the radio is scanning.

2. When a channel on the scan list receives a channel

assignment, the radio unmutes on the assigned channel, comes on and the receiv ed scan chan-

nel is displayed. The radio will continue scanning if a new channel is

selected when scan is on.

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Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause

the radio to transmit on the displayed channel or to the currently selected channel (depending on programming).

NOTE

Scan will be temporarily disabled when an emergency is declared.

Turning Scan Off

Toggle scan operation off by pressing

The radio will resume operation on the selected channel.

OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

NOTE

Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in

accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two way radio equipment, the user must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation. Following these rules will help to eliminate confusion, assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels, and result in a smoothly functioning radio network.

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When using the radio, remember these rules:

1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. In conventional mode the radio operates in much the same wa y as a telephone "party line" therefore always listen to make sure that the line is clear--that no one else is on the air--before sending any messages. If someone is sending an emergency message--such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident--KEEP OFF THE AIR!

2. Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Feder al Law.

3. It is against the law to send false call letters or a false distress or emergency message.

4. The FCC requires that conversations be brief and confined to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible.

5. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Only those messages essential for the business operation may be sent.

6. It is against the Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio. Conversations between others sharing a communications channel must be regarded as confidential.

7. The FCC also requires that the caller be identified at certain specific times by means of call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to the particular type of operation for the proper procedure.

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8. No changes or adjustment shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified electronic technician.

OPERATING TIPS

The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of two-way radios and should be avoided whenever possible.

•

Operating the radio in low areas of terrain or while under power lines or bridges.

•

Operating the radio inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building unless using an outside antenna.

•

Obstructions such as mountains or buildings between the sending and receiving parties.

In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvements may be obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communication.

BATTERY PACKS

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

After receiving a new rechargeable battery pack, it should be fully charged before placing it into service. This also applies to rechargeable batteries that have been stored for long periods. When the batter y pack requires

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charging, the radio will signal the operator with an aler t tone and the radio will display in its LCD.

Chargers are available with nominal charge times of one hour . Combinations include single and multiposition, rapid charge units. When charging a battery pack that is attached to a radio , alw ays turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. For specific instructions refer to the applicable charger Operating Manual. Charging in non-Ericsson equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.

Batteries which have been stored (charged or discharged) will generally not be capable of full capacity until the batteries have been fully cycled two or three times. Charging a battery in an Ericsson rapid charger and discharging the battery pack with the radio until low battery is indicated is considered one cycle.

Improvements in the manufactur ing of present generation NiCD rechargeable batteries minimize the probability of Ericsson batteries developing memory. If memory is suspected, then it can be easily canceled by charging and discharging the problem battery two or three times. The battery should be charged on an Ericsson rapid charger and discharged on the radio until the low battery is indicated.

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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable, recyclable battery. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with

your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Call Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY for infor mation and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state.

INSTALLING THE B ATTER Y PA CK

1. Ensure the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob is in

the OFF (detent) position.

2. Align the battery pack tabs with the battery mounting

plate slots on the back of the radio (see Figure 7).

3. Inser t the tabs into the slots, push down and slide

the batter y toward the batter y latc h until the battery latch clicks into place.

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1. While pressing the Battery Pack Release Button

4. When replacing the battery pack align the ribs on the sides of the battery pack with the slots in the sides of the radio. Push down and slide the battery pack into place.

2. Take hold of the Battery Pack and slide it back until it stops.

3. Lift up and separate the battery pack from the radio.

Figure 7 - Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

REMO VING THE B ATTER Y PA CK

1. Ensure the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob is in the OFF (detent) position.

2. Press the battery release button to release the battery.

3. Remove the battery pack by sliding it back until it stops. Then lift up and aw ay until it separate from the radio .

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INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE

Selected por table radios with appropriate factory installed options are cer tified as Intrinsically Safe by the Fac tor y Mutual Research Corporation. Intrins ically Safe approval includes Class I, II, III, Division 1 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups D, F and G atmospheres. Non-Incendive approval includes Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A, B, C and D atmospheres.

Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electrical Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous areas can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

BATTERY PACKS

Only battery packs identified with a green FM/CSA label shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual/CSA Intrinsically Safe. Use of nonspecified battery packs voids Factory Mutual approval. The following battery packs are approved f or use in intrinsically safe radios:

BKB 191 202/2 Rechargeable Battery Pack,

Extra High Capacity

BKB 191 203/2 Rechargeable Battery Pack,

High Capacity

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ACCESSORIES

Use of accessories other than those listed voids Fac tor y Mutual approval. The following accessories are for use with intrinsically safe radios:

KRY 101 1617/3 Speaker/Microphone KRY 101 1617/A2, A4 Speaker/Microphone/Antenna RLD 541 07/11 Earpiece Kit KRE 101 1223/01 Antenna, 806-870 Mhz, Whip

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GLOSSARY

agency - an agency is composed of multiple fleets. Units

can be programmed to initiate agency calls to access multiple fleets. (Trunked Mode Only)

Base/Unit Operation

control channel - a radio channel in a trunked system that is used

conventional channel

conventional mode - communicating on radio channels allocated for

- a programmed option used in some fleets so units can only hear and talk to a base dispatch unit, not to other mobiles or personals in the group. In this mode of operation, when a unit in a particular group is talking to the base dispatch unit, all other mobile and personal radios in that group will receive a "System Busy" tone if they try to access the system. (Trunked Mode Only)

to digitally communicate with the radios operating on the system when they are not engaged in active voi ce communications.

- a radio channel (transmit/receive) that is allocated for conventional (non-trunked) use and may be manually selected by the operator.

conventional use.

CCT - Carrier Controlled Timer - a programmable

timer that will disable a transmission if the timer length is exceeded.

CG - Channel Guard - a method of controlling re-

ceiver mute with a tone or digital code.

Dynamic Regrouping

fleet - a fleet of users consists of multiple groups (sub-

- Dynamic Regrouping is a feature which allows the System Manager to dynamically program new groups into selected radios. The System Manager develops the regrouping plan and directs the site controller to send each radio the regroup information.

fleets). Radios can be programmed to make fleet calls to simultaneously access multiple user groups. (Trunked Mode Only)

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group or subfleet - a group of users share the same program group

identification number in their mobile and personal radios. All units in the same group will receive a dispatch call placed by any one unit in the group. (Trunked Mode only).

group scan - programming that allows the radio to monitor up

to 64 separate groups simultaneously (multigroup decode), permitting the user to both monitor and receive calls from these groups. When a radio receives a call from one of these groups, it will "lock out", and not send or receive calls from other groups fo r a programmed period of 5, 10 or 15 seconds, permitting the user to respond to the group call. (The radio may also be programmed f or no l ock out period.) At the end of the "lock out" period, the radio sounds two short low pitched "beeps" and is again ready to receive a call from any of the programmed groups. (Trunked Mode Only)

Individual Call - Every radio in the system is programmed with

a unique individual identification code. A mobile or personal unit can be programmed to call another par ticular unit by selecting the i ndividual by name or ID number . (T runk ed Mode Only)

queueing - t he process that occurs when all channels in a

trunked system are busy and calls must be addressed on a priority basis.

site controller - the computer controlled radio equipment at the

repeater site that controls a trunking system.

system (area) - t he terms "system" and "area" are used inter-

changeably to refer to the particular group of station repeaters currently providing ser vice t o the radio.

System Manager - a computer that preforms the data basing and

system monitoring for the site controller.

System Scan - a programmed feature to scan (monitor activity

on) separate trunked systems and receive cal ls on any of these systems. (Trunked Mode Only)

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Talk-around mode - also referred to as "direct mode", talk-around

provides a direct unit-to-unit shor t range communications link. It is intended to maintain communications outside of the m ain system coverage area.

Telephone Interconnect

- this feature allows the user to initiate or receive telephone calls through the radio if the system is configured for this operation. (Trunked Mode Only)

trunked group - a radio communications path shared by two or

more users.

Trunked Operation - Trunked Operation refers to the use of a set of

radio frequency channels by multiple user groups. By using high speed digital data the radio goes to an unused channel when a call is initiated and will also only respond to calls in the same user group. In this way conversation privacy between user groups is assured.

trunked radio system

- a radio system in which a limited number of radio channels is dynamically allocated to groups of people for communication purposes.

trunked system - a set of one or more trunked groups. Wide Area Encode - a programmed option which ensures all system

scanning mobile and personal radios ha ve time to lock onto the call before the initiating unit is allowed to talk.

working channel - a radio channel (transmit/receive) that is auto-

matically assigned by the site controller for v oice or data communications.

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WARRANTY

A. Ericsson Inc. (h erein afte r "Seller") warr ants to the origina l purch aser f o r use (he rein-

after "Buyer" ) th at Equi pment m anufactur ed by Se ller s hall be free from de fects in material, workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respec t to any Equipm ent not manufactu red by Seller (exce pt for integral par ts of Seller’s Equipment to which the warranties set forth above shall apply), Seller gives no warran ty, and on ly the warranty, if any, given by t he manufacturer sh all apply. Batteries are excluded from this warranty but are warranted under a separate Nickel-Cadmium Bat tery W arra nt y.

B. Seller’s obligatio ns set f orth in P arag raph C b elow shall apply on ly to failu res to meet

the above warranties (except as to title) occurring within the following periods of time from date of sale to the Buyer and are conditioned on Buyer’s giving written notice to Seller within thirty (30) da ys of such occu rren ce:

1. for fuses, incandescent lamps, vacuum tubes and non-rechargeable batteries, operable on arrival only.

2. for parts and accessories (except as noted in B.1) sold by Seller’s Service Parts Operation, ninety (90) days.

3. for all other Equipment of Seller’s manufacture, one (1) year.

C. If any Equipment fails to mee t the f oregoing warran ties, Seller shall correct the f ailure

at its option (i) by repairing any defective or damaged part or parts thereof, or (ii) by making available at Seller’s factory any necessary repaired or replacement parts. Any repaired or replacement part furnished hereunder shall be warranted for the remainder of the warra nty period of the Equipme nt in which it is inst alled. Where su ch f ailure cannot be corrected by Seller’s reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price. Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no change only for the Equipment covered under Paragraph B.3, and only during the first three (3) months f ollo win g the d at e of sa le to t he Buye r. Therea ft er, labor will be charged at prevailing rates. To be eligible for no-charge labor, service must be perfor med by an Authorized Ser vice Cent er or other Serv icer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment. Service on fixed location equipment more than thirty (30) miles from the Service Center or other approved Servicer’s place of business will include a charge for transportation. Equipment located off-shore is not eligible for no-charge labor.

D. Se ller’s obligatio ns under Paragraph C shall not a pply to any Equi pment, or par t

thereof, which (i) has been modified or otherwise altered other than pursuant to Seller’s written instructions or written approval or, (ii) is normally consumed in operation or, (iii) has a normal life inherently shorter than the warranty periods specified in Paragraph B , or (iv) is not pro perly stor ed, inst alle d, use d, ma intain ed or repaired, or, (v) has been subjected to any other kind of misuse or detrimental exposure, or has been involved in an accident.

E. The preceding para graphs set forth the exclus ive remedies for claims (except as to

title) base d up on defects in or nonconf ormit y of th e E q uip me nt , w h et he r t he clai m is in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, writ ten, e xpresse d, implied or statuto ry . NO IMPLIED OR STATUTOR Y WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR F ITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

This warranty applies only within the Unite d State s.

1-800-592-7711 (804-592-7711 Outside U.S.A.).

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