Ericsson KPC-300, KPC-400 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Portable Radio Unit KPC-300/400

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This manual covers Ericsson and General Electric products manufact ured for and sold by Ericsson Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STATUS INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ALERT TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power-up Self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Carrier Control Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Channel Busy Lock-out . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Type 99 Al ert Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ANI Alert Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Scan Alert Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Priority-One (P1) Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Radio/Chan ne l Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

RECEIVING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SENDING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SQUELCH ADJUST (FRONT PANEL) . . . . . . 20

TYPE 99 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Type 99 Selective Call Recei v ing

and Sending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting Or Stopping Scan . . . . . . . . . . 23

Receiver Scan Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adding Channels To Scan List . . . . . . . . 26

Deleting Channels From Scan List . . . . . . 26

Using The Radio With Scan . . . . . . . . . 27

The Selected Channel . . . . . . . . . 27

Scanning With Channel Guard . . . . . 28

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS

(KPC-400 ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pre-program me d Num ber . . . . . . . . . . 29

Placing A Manually Dialed Call . . . . . . . 30

EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . 30

BATTERY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

CHARGE BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . 31

RECHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . 31

CONDITIONING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . 32

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . 32

REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . 33

BATTERY CARE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . 33

BATTERY RECYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . 35

ANTENNA CARE AND REPLACEMENT . . . . 35

ELECTRONIC DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

BLASTING AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . . . . . . . 39

BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND

REPLA CEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY . . . 43

INTRODUCTION

The KPC-300 (Scan) and KPC-400 (DTMF) portable radios are lightweight, full-featured radios that provide reliable two-way communications on 1 to 16 channels. The KPC-300 radio contains three (3) buttons on the front panel. The KPC-400 contains three (3) buttons along with a twelve (12) button DTMF pad on the front panel. The scan function allows monitoring of any or all channels. Any channel may be scanned with or without a priority level. One channel can be programmed for Priority 1 (P1) and another for Priority 2 (P2), with any or all remaining channels programmed as non-priority channels (S). There is also Emergency mode transmission capability. A LCD display provides status display of the radio functions along with the display of the selected channel number.

The Universal Device Connector (UDC), located on the side of the radio, provides connections for external audio accessories. This connector also allows the radio system personnel to connect programming equipment and program the per-channel and ov er all r adio features. Consult the radio dealer to deter mine the programmed features of your radio. Features that are programmable on a per-channel basis include:

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Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Channel Busy Lock-Out

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Squelch Tail Elimination (STE) Channel Guard Encode/Decode (Tone or Digital) Type 99 Tone Decode

Figure 1 - System Radio

Figure 2 - Scan Radio

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Automatic Number Identification (ANI)

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basis include:

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RF Power (High or Low) Receive Frequency Microprocessor Oscillator Shift Transmit Frequency Microprocessor Oscillator Shift Channel Spacing (12.5 kHz or 25/30 kHz) Telephone Interconnect DTMF K eypad enable

(KPC-400)

Features that are programmable on an overall radio

Display Backlighting Alert Tones Emergency HOME Channel

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Three (3) Auto-Dial Telephone Numbers (KPC-400 only)

Carrier Control Timer (CCT) Hi/Low RF Power Button Enable/Disable Scan Options

Figure 3 - To p, Back And Left Pa ne l Vie ws

CONTROLS

ON/OFF/ VOLUME

Tur ns radio on and off and adjusts audio listening lev el.

When the radio is turned on, it will resume operation at the last operating state (channel, etc.) and the power-up alert tones will be sounded. Three (3) beeps indicate the radio is in the normal (receive mode); four (4) beeps indic ates the radio is scanning. The operating status of the radio will be displayed in the Liquid Crys tal Display (LCD) window.

PTT BUTTON

Pressing the PTT button on the side of the radio will key the radio transmitter.

If the radio is not scanning, it will transmit on the selected (displayed) channel. If the radio is scanning when the PTT button is pressed, the radio may be programmed to transmit on the selected channel or on the current receive scan channel if the PTT is pressed during the sc an hang time.

If the selected channel is pro-

grammed with T ype 99 T one Decode enabled, pressing the PTT button

will disable Type 99 Tone Decode by switching the radio from the Selective Call mode to the Monitor mode . The PTT button must be released and then pressed a second time to ke y the radio .

MONIT OR

The Monitor button has several functions. Its operation will vary depending upon programming.

When the Monitor button is pressed and held down, all transmissions will be heard even if Channel Guard protected. This permits channel monitoring before transmitting. If the button is held for more than one second, Channel Guard decode will toggle ON or OFF (if it is programmed on the selected channel).

The Monitor button is also used to

CHANNEL SELECT

reset the radio after a Type 99 call is received. Quickly press and release the button to reset the radio to receive the ne xt Type 99 call.

A rotar y switch per mits selection of channels. Rotating the s witch clockwise increases the channels and counterclockwise decreases the channels. The channel is v isible by looking at the channel switch from the top or viewing the LCD display.

EMERgency

Pressing for at least one (1) second will transmit the emergency ANI code on the selected channel or preprogrammed HOME channel.

H/L

Three (3) buttons below the LCD display are used to control scan and squelch adjust operations when used in conjunction with the

Pressing for at least one (1) second selects the transmit power output by toggling from high-low or low-high. Must be pre-programmed f or operation.

Toggles the scan feature on and off.

Used in conjunction with the button to add channels to the scan list or increase the channel’ s priority

button.

status.

Used in conjunction with the MONI- TOR button to enter the squelch adjust mode; then used to increase the lev el of squelch.

Used in conjunction with the button to erase the selected channel from the scan list.

Used to decrease the level during squelch adjust mode.

DTMF Keypad

P ermits operator to make telephone

(KPC-400)

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) indicates the channel number . In addition there are se ven (7) status indicators (flags) which show scan status, Type 99 Tone Decode status, transmit High/Low power status and Chan-

interconnect calls on radio systems equipped with this option.

The top row of buttons (

pre-programmed telephone interconnect numbers (see Telephone Inter connect Calls section).

) provide access to up to three

INDICATORS

1, 2

nel Guard status.

The LCD backlighting will turn on anytime a control button is pressed. It will remain on for five (5) seconds after the button is released. If a control button is pressed while the backlight is on, the backlight remains on for another five (5) seconds. Backlighting may be programmed to remain off at all times.

SCN HI S P1 P2 PG CG

Figure 4 - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

CHANNEL

The selected channel number is displayed in the LCD window. When

data is written into or read from the radio during PC programming, a P is displayed.

STATUS INDICATORS SCN

This status indicator tur ns on when the scan function of the radio has been enabled.

When this indicator is on, the selected channel is a non-priority scan channel.

When this indicator is on, the selected channel is a Priority 1 scan channel.

When this indicator is on, the selected channel is a Priority 2 scan channel.

When this indicator is on, the selected channel is programmed as a paging channel (Type 99 Tone Decode). The indicator will blink when the selected channel is placed in the monitor mode or the reception of a call.

When this indicator is on, Channel Guard is enabled on the selected

channel. The indicator will go out when the selected channel is placed in the monitor mode.

TX/CAS LED

ALERT T ONES

When this indicator is on, the selected channel is enabled for transmit high power .

Red light on steady - transmitter is active or key ed.

Red light blinking - low battery volt age, recharge or replace battery

Green on steady - channel busy indication, radio has detected a carrier on selected channel.

Aler t tones or “beeps” are sounded when some buttons are pressed and when the operating status of the radio changes. All alert tones may be programmed to be remain off. The volume level of alert tones or "beeps" can be changed by the volume control.

Power-up Self-test

Each time the radio is turned on, it will perform power-up self-test. All display segments will turn on, and after successful completion of the test, the radio will change to the last operating state (channel, etc.) and sound three (3) or four (4) beeps . Three (3) beeps sound if the radio is operating in the normal (not scan) state.

Four (4) beeps will sound if the radio is scanning. The status will be indicated in the LCD. If the radio fails the self-test, no beeps will be sounded.

Carrier Contr ol Timer

This feature, programmable on a per-radio basis, prev ents unnecessary channel traffic and radio damage if the transmit timer limit is e xceeded. If the programmed timer times-out during a transmission, the radio will beep and stop transmitting. The beeping tone will continue until the operator releases the PTT button. Releasing the PTT button resets the timer.

Channel Busy Lock-out

If channel busy lock-out has been programmed on the selected channel, the transmit function will be inhibited when the operator press the PT T button while the radio detects a carrier on the channel unless the carrier is modulated with the corresponding Channel Guard tone or code for that selected channel. Channel busy lock-out continues to function if Channel Guard decode is disabled with the MONITOR button. The channel-busy fea- ture is programmable on a per-channel basis.

T ype 99 Alert Tone

The Type 99 alert tone, indicating a receive Type 99 call, may be enabled or disabled by programming. If the programmed tone sequence is detected, the radio will beep until the second paging tone expires. If the alert tones are disabled, no aler t tones will be present when a Type 99 call is received.

NOTE

The Type 99 alert tones can only be turned off by disabling ALL alert tones.

ANI Alert Tone

The Automatic Number Identification ( ANI) alert tone beep can be enabled or disabled by progr amming. If the aler t tone is enabled, a beep will sound after the PTT is pressed to indicate to the operator to begin voice transmission. Some communication systems require a time delay befor e voice transmission begins. If the aler t tone is disabled, no beep will sound.

Scan Alert Tone

The radio will sound a beep when the

button is

pressed.

Priority-One (P1) Scan

If the Priority 1 alert tone is enabled by programming and the radio receives a signal on the Priority 1 channel when scanning, the radio will sound a beep.

Radio/Channel Fa ilure

The simultaneous flashing of the LCD display and the sounding of beeps indicates the synthesizer is unable to correctly lock on the selected channel. At this time the radio changes to a mute condition and no audio is heard

from the speaker when receiving and the transmit is inhibited if the PTT button is pressed. Select another channel, change the battery pack or have the radio repaired.

OPERATION

RECEIVING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on by rotating the ON/OFF/VOLUME control clockwise from the “off” detent. After the radio has successfully completed its power-up self-test, it will begin operation at the last operating state (channel, etc.). The operating status of the radio will be display ed on the LCD. If enab led, the po wer-up alert tones (three or four beeps) will be sounded.

2. Select the desired operating channel by rotating the CHANNEL SELECT control until the des ired channel number appears on the LCD.

3. When a transmission is received (and the correct Channel Guard or Type 99 signal is decoded, if programmed and enabled), the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker.

4. Adjust the volume as necessary by rotating the

ON/OFF/VOLUME control.

NOTE

Pressing the MONITOR button unsquelches the receiver for the first three (3) seconds the button is held. All transmissions will be heard, even if Channel Guard protected. If it is held for more than three (3) seconds, Channel Guard will be toggled on or off (if programmed f or the selected channel).

SENDING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on and select the desired operating channel as described in

RECEIVING A MESSAGE

2. Press the MONITOR button to determine if the chan- nel is in use or observe the TX/CAS LED which shows green if the channel is busy.

Never interr upt another

transmission.

3. Hold the radio so the antenna is vertical and press and hold the PTT button when you are ready to transmit. Speak directly into the grill or across the face of the radio or external microphone. Release the PTT button when y ou are finished talking. Messages cannot be received and heard when the PTT button is pressed.

NOTE

When transmitting on a paging channel (Type 99, if programmed), the PTT button must be pressed twice. The first press takes the radio out of Selective mode. The second press keys the transmitter for normal transmitter operation.

SQUELCH ADJUST (FRONT PANEL)

The squelch may be r e-adjusted from the front panel

using the MONITOR button and the + or

key. The radio must not be in the scan or the emergency operation mode when this adjustment is made.

1. Press and hold the MONITOR b utton while pressing

the + ke y to enter the squelch adjust mode. The digit 9 appears at the right side of the display.

2. To increase the level (i .e., requires stronger signal to

open squelch), press the + key . T o decrease the level (i.e., requires weaker signal to open squelch), press the - key.

3. To exit from this mode, press the MONITOR button.

The display returns to normal.

TYPE 99 OPERATION

The radio may be programmed to power up in the Selective mode or in the Monitor mode. If the Selective mode is programmed and a Type 99 channel is selected at power up, the PG status flag will illuminate. If the

Monitor mode is programmed and a Ty pe 99 channel is selected, the PG status flag will blink.

When the radio is operating in the Selective mode, it operates as a tone and voice receiver and only those calls that are coded for it will be heard.

When the radio is operating in the Monitor mode, all calls (with correct Channel Guard, if programmed) will be heard.

In either mode, when a Type 99 channel has been selected and a valid code is received, a series of alert tones (if programmed) will alert the operator of the incoming call. If the radio is in the Selective mode, it will automatically switch to the Monitor mode after the detection of the second Type 99 tone.

NOTE

If the radio was programmed to power up in the Selective mode, changing positions on the channel select switch will always place a Type 99 programmed channel in the Selective mode. If the radio was programmed to power up in the Monitor mode, changing positions on the channel select switch will alwa ys place a Type 99 channel in the Monitor mode.

Type 99 Selective Call Receiving and Sending

1. Select the appropriate channel to receive the Type 99

tone signal.

2. A fter a Type 99 call is received and the beeps have sounded, press the PTT button and ans wer the call. When the communication sequence is completed, press the MONITOR button to reset the radio for the next call.

3. W hen the radio is reset (Selective mode), Type 99 operation can be disabled by pr essing and releasing the PTT button. The PG status flag will blink. No transmission occurs. A second press of the PTT button will result in a normal transmission.

4. To return to Type 99 Selective mode, press the

MONITOR button. The PG status flag will be on.

SCAN OPERATION

The radio may be programmed for an operator front panel selectable scan list, a fixed pre-programmed Priority 1 (P1) scan or a selected channel Priority 1 scan channel. A scan list must be created before scan operation can be used.

Front panel selectable scan permits the operator to modify the scan list by using the

button in conjunction with the + or - keys. The operator can also select non-priority, Priority 1 and/or Priority 2 channels in the scan list.

Fixed pre-programmed Priority 1 scan permits the operator to modify the scan list by using the in conjunction with the + or - keys. This option only permits the operator to select non-pr iority and Prior ity 2

button

channels. Pr iority 1 channel has already been pre-programmed and cannot be changed.

The selected channel scan permits the operator to

modify the scan list by using the

button in conjunction with the + or - keys. The operator can s elect the non-priority and P riority 2 channels only. The Priority 1 channel becomes the channel selected by the CHAN- NEL SELECT control.

Each channel in the scan list is retained in memory when the radio is turned off or when the battery pack is removed.

Starting Or Stopping Scan

Press the

button to turn on the scan function. The

SCN status flag will come on. To turn off the scanning

function, press the

button and the SCN status flag

will go off.

Receiver Scan Rate

Scan rate will vary depending upon the number of channels on the scan list and whether scanning for Channel Guard. Fewer channels on the s can list or not scanning for Channel Guard will result in a faster scan rate.

There are three types of scan condition: simple scan, priority scan and Channel Guard scan.

When scan func tion is turned on, the radio will perform a simple scan on all channels on the scan lis t plus

the channel selected by the CHANNEL SELECT control although that channel may not be on the scan list. Once activity is detected (and if programmed, the correct Channel Guard is decoded) on a channel, the radio changes the scanning mode from simple scan to priority scan. The channel with activity will be indicated in the LCD display along with the corresponding status flag, S, P1 or P2.

The scan function is now in the priority scan mode and scanning will be determined by the following conditions:

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NON-PRIORITY PROGRAMMED CHANNELS The radio will lock on the channel until activity on the channel ceases. The scanning will resume after a pre-programmed time delay.

PRIORITY 1, NON-PRIORITY PROGRAMMED CHANNELS - If the receive channel is non-priority, the radio will sample the Priority 1 channel for activity . Priority 1 channel will continue to be sampled while remaining on the non-priority channel until the carrier ceases and scanning resumes after a pre-programmed dela y. Should activity be detected during a sampling of the Priority 1 channel, the radio will switch to the Priority 1 channel and remain there until activity ceases on the Priority 1 channel. Once activity ceases on the Priority 1 channel, scanning will resume after a pre-programmed delay.

If the receive channel is Priority 1, the radio will lock onto this channel for the duration of the activity and no other channels will be scanned. After the activity ceases, scanning will resume after a pre-programmed delay.

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PRIORITY 2, NON-PRIORITY PROGRAMMED CHANNELS - This condition operates similar to the above with the Priority 2 replacing the Priority 1 references.

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PRIORITY 1, PRIORITY 2, NON-PRIORITY PROGRAMMED CHANNELS - If the receive channel is non-priority, the radio will sample the Priority 1, return to the non-priority channel then sample the Priority 2 channel. This sampling will continue until activity ceases on the non-priority channel or activity is detected on either of the Priority channels. If activity is detected on the Priority 2 channel, the radio will lock onto that channel but will continue to sample the Priority 1 channel for activity. Should activity be detected on the Priority 1 channel while locked onto the Priority 2 channel, the radio will switch to the Priority 1 channel and remain there for the duration. After activ ity ceases, scanning will resume after a pre-programmed delay.

If activity is detected on the Priority 2 channel instead of Priority 1 or a non-priority c hannel, the radio will sample the Prior ity 1 channel for activ ity. The radio will remain locked onto the Priority 2 channel for the duration of the activity unless during the sampling of the Prior ity 1 channel detects activ ity. If this occurs, the radio will lock onto the Priority 1 c hannel for the duration of the activity. Scanning will resume after a pre-programmed time delay.

If activity is detected on the Priority 1 channel instead of Prior ity 2 or a non-pr iority channel, the radio will lock onto the Priority 1 channel for the duration of the activity. Scanning will resume after a pre-programmed delay.

Adding Channels To Scan List

1. S can must be off to add channels to the s can lis t. If the SCN status flag is on, press the

button to

turn scan off.

2. S elect the des ired channel with the CHANNEL SE- LECT control.

3. P res s and hold the

button and then repeatedly press the + key until the desired Priority status flag appears: S f or non-priority, P2 for Priority 2 or P1 for Priority 1.

NOTE

Prior ity 1 c an only be selec ted by the operator if the radio is programmed for front panel selectable scan option.

4. If a new Priority 1 or Pr iority 2 channel is selected, the previously corresponding priority channel will become a non-priority scan channel.

Deleting Channels From Scan List

1. S can must be off to delete channels from the s can list. If the SCN status flag is on, press the

button

to turn scan off.

2. S elect the des ired channel with the CHANNEL SE-

LECT control.

Press and hold the

button and then press the button to delete the selected channel from the scan list.

NOTE

Priority 1 can only be deleted by the operator if the radio is programmed for front panel selectable scan option.

Using The Radio With Scan The Selected Channel

The selected channel is the channel in the display

when scan is turned on by the

button. The selected channel does not neces sarily have to be a channel on the scan list. When a signal is not being received, the radio reverts to this channel for transmitting. When a signal is being received, the radio can be pre-programmed to either revert to this selected channel or remain on the receive channel for transmissions.

If the radio was pre-programmed for transmit on the selected channel, the selected channel will be display ed on the LCD when the transmitter is keyed.

If the radio was pre-programmed for transmit on the receive channel, the channel will be displayed on the LCD and the transmitter will transmit on that channel providing this is accomplished during the pre-programmed time delay before scanning resumes.

Should the operator change the channel with the CHANNEL SELECT control during scanning, the new channel will become the selected channel. If the selected channel is changed to a channel not in the scan list, the new channel will be temporarily added to the scan list until the selected channel is changed again or scan function is turned off.

Scanning With Channel Guard

Any channel in the scan list can be scanned not only for activity b ut for correct Channel Guard tones or code. The correct tone or code will permit scanning to lock onto that channel with activity. If the radio detec ts activity but without the correct tone or code, the green BUSY LED will light but no audio will be heard from the speaker.

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS (KPC-400 ONLY)

The operator may mak e telephone interconnect calls on radio systems equipped for this option. O ne of three pre-programmed numbers can be selected and dialed automatically using either of the three keys on the top row of the DTMF keypad. The telephone numbers may also be manually dialed using the keypad.

Communication takes place in a simplex mode. In other words, you cannot talk and listen at the same time. You must press and hold the PTT button each time you wish to talk (transmit) and release it when you wish to listen (receive).

Specific procedures for placing a telephone interconnect call from the radio are determined by the radio system and the individual radio programming. Consult your radio dealer for this exact operating procedures necessary for your system and radio.

Pre-programmed Number

1. Select the channel in your radio system that has

telephone interconnect capability using the CHAN-

NEL SELECT control.

2. Press and hold the PTT button and momentarily

press the

button to activate the auto-dialer.

3. While still holding the PTT button, momentarily de-

press one of the keys (

1, 2, 3

) to select the

desired pre-programmed number.

4. Release the PTT button. The microphone will be

muted and the DTMF tones will be heard in the

speaker as the radio sends the selected number.

5. When the called party ans wers, press the PTT b utton

each time you wish to speak (transmit) and release it

each time you wish to listen (receive).

6. At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT

button and then press the

the disconnect tone and remove the radio from the

telephone interconnect function.

button to send

Placing A Manually Dialed Call

1. S elect a channel in your radio system that has telephone interconnect capability by using the CHAN- NEL SELECT control.

2. Press and hold the PTT button and then press either the

key (as required by the radio sys-

tem). The radio will transmit the selected tone.

3. Release the PTT button and listen for a dial tone.

4. Press and hold the PTT button and then dial the desired telephone number using the numeric keypad. As eac h number is dialed, the DTMF tone will be heard in the speaker.

5. Releas e the PTT button when the dial sequence is complete.

6. W hen the c alled party answers, press and hold the PTT button each time you wish to speak (transmit) and release it each time you wish to listen (receive).

7. At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT button and then press either the required by the radio system) to disconnect from the telephone interconnect function.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If enabled by pre-programming, GE-STAR emer-

gency signaling can be transmitted when the EMER-

key (as

gency button is pressed and held for one s econd. This GE-STAR ID can be pre-programmed to be sent on a selected channel or on the present channel selected by the CHANNEL SELECT control. The red TX indicator will light and the radio proceeds to transmit the GE-STAR ID for the progr ammed time interval and number of times (1 to 15 or unlimited, pre-programmed). If programmed for unlimited times, the emergency operation will continue until the batter y is dead or the radio is tur ned OFF and then back ON.

Should the EMERgency button be pr essed when the radio is in scanning operation, the radio will stop sc anning, perform the transmission of the GE-STAR ID emergency signaling and then resume normal operation.

The emergency state can be cleared by turning the radio off and then back on.

BATTERY INFORMATION

CHARGE BEFORE USING

Insert the radio into the slot on the charger and ensure that the ON/OFF/VOLUME control is in the OFF position. Connect charger to a 120 V AC outlet. Charge the battery for the first time at least 14 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Over-charging may reduce battery life.

RECHARGING THE BATTER Y

Recharge the battery when you experience difficulty in receiving or sending a message. Also the battery may need recharging when the red TX indicator is blinking.

Chargers are available with nominal charge times of one to 14 hours. Combinations include single and multiposition chargers. When charging a battery pack that is attached to a radio, alwa ys turn the radio OFF to ensure a full charge. For specific instructions, refer the applicable charger Operator’s Manual. Charging in non-Ericsson equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.

CONDITIONING THE BATTERY

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 the batter y in an Er icsson rapid charger and then discharging the battery pack with the radio until low battery is indicated is considered one cycle.)

INSTALLING THE B ATTER Y PACK

1. Ensure the ON/OFF/VOLUME control 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 5).

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.

Figure 5 - Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

REMO VING THE B ATTER Y PA CK

1. Ensur e the ON /OFF/VOLUME control know is in the OFF (detent) positon.

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

3. Remove the battery pack by sliding it back until it stops. Then lift up and awa y until it separates from the radio .

BATTERY CARE & MAINTENANCE

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Your charger is intended for indoor use only. Keep the charger and/or wall cube dr y. Do Not use in or near water.

Never let the battery contacts touch metal objects that could short-circuit the contacts. For example, keys or coins in your pocket.

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Do Not disassemble a battery.

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BATTERY RECYCLING

Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Call

Do Not dispose of a battery in a fire. Use only the supplied or specified battery and

charger. Periodically condition your battery for improved bat-

tery capacity and performance.

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.

Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY for information and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state.

OPERATING TIPS

Antenna location and condition is important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains and buildings can also reduce the range of the unit.

In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement ma y be obtained by ensuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a fe w y ards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve

communications. Vehicular operation can be aided with the use of an externally mounted antenna.

Battery condition is another important factor in the trouble free operation of a portable radio. Always properly charge the batteries.

EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION

Hold the portable radio approximately three inches from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

Keep the antenna in a vertical position when receiving or transmitting a message.

Do not hold the antenna when receiving a message and, especially, do

not hold when transmitting a mes-

sage.

ANTENNA CARE AND REPLACEMENT

Do not use the portable radio with a damaged or missing antenna. A minor bur n may result if a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin. Replace a damaged antenna immediately. A missing antenna could damage your portable radio.

Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could damage the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

RF energy from your portable radio may affect some electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc. are shielded from RF energy. However, in areas that instruct you to turn off two-way radio equipment, alwa ys observe the rules. If in doubt, turn it off.

AIRCRAFT

Always turn off your portable radio before boarding any aircraft.

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BLASTING AREAS

radio OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted "turn off two-wa y radio". Remote control RF devices are used by some construction crews to set off explosives.

POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

often, but not always, clearly marked. These may be

Use it on the ground only with crew permission Do not use it in the air

To avoid interf ering with blasting operations, turn your

Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are

fueling areas, such as gas stations, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or par ticles, such as grain, dust or metal powders.

Sparks in such areas could cause an e xplosion or fire

resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Turn OFF your radio when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that the radio or its accessories could generate sparks.

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available for us e with the KPC-300/400 radio units:

VHF Antenna (Helical) KRE 101 1219/1, /2 or /3 UHF Antenna (Helical) KRE 101 1219/10, /12 or

/13

UHF Antenna (Whip) KRE 101 1223/10, or /12 Rechargeable Battery Pack BKB 191 202

(Extra High Capacity) Rechargeable Battery Pack BKB 191 203

(High Capacity) Belt Clip KRY 101 1232/2 Speaker/Microphone KRY 101 1617/31

(GE Label) Speaker/Microphone KRY 101 1617/33

(Ericsson Label) Rapid Charger, 120 VAC BML 161 51/505

(Ericsson Label)

Rapid Charger, 120 VAC BML 161 51/506 (GE Label)

Rapid Charger, 230 VAC BML 161 51/507 (Ericsson Label)

Multi-Rapid Charger , 120 VAC BML 161 51/513 (Ericsson Label)

Multi-Rapid Charger , 120 VAC BML 161 51/514 (GE Label)

Multi-Rapid Charger , 230 VAC BML 161 51/515 (Ericsson Label)

Swivel Mount KRY 101 1609/A1 with Belt Clip

Leather Case w/Belt Loop KRY 101 1622/1

Shoulder Strap (For Leather Case) KRY 101 1607/1

Leather Case w/swivel KRY 101 1622/A2 & Belt Loop

Earpiece RLD 541 07/11

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. Intr insically Safe approval includes Class I, II, III, Division 1 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups D, F and G atmospheres. Non-Incentive 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

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 1617/33 Speaker/Microphone

(GE Label)

KRY 101 1617/31 Speaker/Microphone/Antenna

(Ericsson Label) RLD 541 07/11 Earpiece Kit KRE 101 1219/1 Antenna, 136-155 MHz, Helical KRE 101 1219/2 Antenna, 150-165 MHz, Helical KRE 101 1219/3 Antenna, 160-174 MHz, Helical KRE 101 1219/10 Antenna, 403-440 MHz, Helical KRE 101 1219/12 Antenna, 440-470 MHz, Helical KRE 101 1219/13 Antenna, 470-512 MHz, Helical KRE 101 1223/10 Antenna, 403-440 MHz, Whip KRE 101 1223/12 Antenna, 440-512 MHz, Whip KRY 101 1232/2 Belt Clip KRY 101 1609/A1 Belt Loop w/swivel KRY 101 1622/1 Leather Case w/Belt Loop KRY 101 1622/A2 Leather Case w/swivel & Belt

KRY 101 1607/1 Shoulder Strap

Loop

SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

To remove the s wiv el mount, slide a flat blade screwdriver underneath the spring retainer and twist. While twisting, slide the swiv el mount out from under the holder .

To replace the swivel mount, place the end of the swivel in the grooves of the holder on the back of the radio and slide the mount up until it snaps into place.

WARRANTY

A. Ericsson Inc. (her einaf ter "Se ller") warran ts to the origina l purch aser f or u se (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, g iven by the manufactu rer shall ap ply. 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 ara graph C b elow shall apply on ly to f ailures 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 charge duri ng the warra nty period only f or the Equip ment covered under Pa ragraph B.3. To be eligible for no-charge labor, service must be performed by an Authorized Service Center or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal busine ss hours, for mobile or personal equi pment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment. Service on fixed location equipment more than thirty (30) miles fr om the Service Ce nter or othe r approve d Servicer’ s place of business will include a charge f or tran sportation.

D. Seller ’s obligations under Paragraph C s hall not appl y to any Equip ment, 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 intai ned 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 paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as to

title) base d up on defects in or nonconf ormit y of th e Eq uipment, wh et he r t he clai m i s in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability sh all terminate. The foregoing warra nties ar e exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, writ ten, e xpresse d, implied or statuto ry . NO IMPLIED O R STA TUT ORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS 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.

ECX-88 6A (1 /95)

NICKEL-CADMIUM B ATTER Y W ARRANT Y

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 nickel-cadm ium batter ies suppli ed by Seller sh all be free f rom defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve ( 12) months from the date of purchase.

B. For pur po s es of t hi s wa rra nt y, batter i e s sha l l be deem ed de fect ive i f (1 ) the ba tt ery

capacity is less than 80% of rated capacity, or (2) the battery develops leakage.

C. If any battery fails to meet the foregoing warranty, Seller shall correct the failure by

issuing a replacement battery upon receipt of the defective battery at an Authorized Service Center (ASC). To obtain the name and address of an ASC, ask your sales pers on, cons ult th e Yel low Pages, or call the number pr inted at th e bottom of this page.

D . Replacement batteries shall be warranted only for the remaining unexpired warranty

period of the original battery. This warranty becomes void if: (1)The batt er y has bee n su bjec ted t o any kind of mi sus e, detr im enta l exposu re, or

has been involved in an accident.

(2)The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radio equipment for

which it is specified.

E. The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as to

title) based upon defects in or non - conformity of any battery, whether the claim is in contract, wa rranty , tort (including negligence) , strict liability or other wise, and howe ver instituted. Upon the expir ation o f th e warr anty p eriod, all su ch liability shall t erminate. The foregoi ng warrantie s are exclus ive and in lieu of all other warra nties, whethe r oral, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS F OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

This warranty applies only within the Unite d State s.

1-800-528-7711 (Outs ide USA, 804-59 2-7711 ).

ECX-841C

Ericsson Inc.

Private Radio Systems Mountain View Road Lynchbu r g, VA 24502 1-800-528-7711 AE/LZT 123 1898 R2A (Outside USA, 804-592-7711 ) Printed in U.S.A.

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