Operator’s Manual
Two-Way FM
Transceiver
KRD 103 117/1 KRD 103 117/3
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ERICSSONZ
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.
This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Ericsson Inc.
Copyright © September 1994, Ericsson Inc.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Controls & Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Attaching/Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Transmit/Receive Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Applying Power and Setting the Volume . . . . . . . |
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Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Create a Channel Scan List |
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with Channel Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Drop Out Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Transmit During Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Transmit Time Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Battery Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Function Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Optional Accessories & |
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Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical Support and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Nickel Cadmium Battery Warranty . . . . . . . . . . |
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Through the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, the United States Department of Labor has established an electromagnetic safety standard which applies to the use of two-way radio equipment. The proper use of this transceiver will result in exposure below the OSHA limit.
The following precautions shall be observed:
DO NOT operate the transceiver of any radio equipment with the antenna touching, or close to, the eyes, face, or exposed body parts.
DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.
DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive environment.
DO NOT let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment.
Have your radio equipment installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium
Battery Pack Warning
This radio contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack. Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. The Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack contained in this radio may explode if disposed of in a fire.
Do not short circuit this
Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack.
Do not charge this Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack except with the recommended chargers.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs
Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly!
Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-8BATTERY for information concerning reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs. Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information concerning reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs.
Caution: Ericsson Inc. does not represent this radio to be waterproof. Do not use the radio in damp or high-moisture environments.
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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
POWER Button
POWER |
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Monitor Key |
Antenna |
External |
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Connector |
Mic/Speaker |
MON |
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Jacks |
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Volume |
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Keys |
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Transmit
Indicator
Channel Up/Down
Keys
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SCAN |
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Scan Key |
LockoutKeyKey |
Built-In Speaker/
Microphone
PTT
PTT (Push-to-Talk) (Press-to-Talk)
Key
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Introduction
Congratulations
You now own the best value in portable radios, a professional communications radio. The KRD 103 117/1 and KRD 103 117/3 give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations.
Your KRD 103 117/1 or KRD 103 117/3 Two-Way FM Transceiver offers many special features. Read this Operator’s Manual completely to be sure you are getting the most from the radio.
Description
The KRD 103 117/1 and KRD 103 117/3 are 16-Channel portable Two-Way FM Transceivers. They are microprocessor-controlled, frequency-synthesized, and programmable. They are lightweight, rugged, and fit easily in your hand.
The KRD 103 117/1 operates in the 146 to 174 MHz range with a maximum RF power output rating of 5 watts.
The KRD 103 117/3 operates in the 438 to 470 MHz ranges with a maximum RF power output rating of 4 watts.
Service
If your radio does not work properly, take it to a dealer for servicing. These radios contain no user serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustments will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Make sure that a qualified technician services your radio equipment. When servicing these radios, use only factory authorized replacement parts.
Features
Scan Mode—Monitors all Channels. (You can temporarily lock out selected Channels.)
External Speaker/Microphone Jacks—Allows use of an optional speaker or microphone for improved operation in special situations.
Channel/Function LCD
Channel Monitor Switch
Battery Low Indicator
User-Programmable Channel Scan List
TX/Busy LED
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