Ericsson KRD 103 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Two-Way FM
Transceiver

KRD 103 117/1
KRD 103 117/3

ERICSSONZ

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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 ma de by the us er to this eq uipment no t
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacture r’s
warranty.

This manual is published by
changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current
information, or imp rov emen ts to p rogr ams an d/or equipm ent, may be mad e by

, at any time and withou t not ice. Such changes will be in corpora ted into new e ditions o f

Inc.

this manual. No part of this ma nual may be re produce d or transmit ted in an y form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose,
without the express written permission of

Copyright © September 1994, Ericsson Inc.

Ericsson Inc.

, without any warranty. Improvem ents and

Ericsson

Ericsson Inc.

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Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controls & Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Attaching/Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transmit/Receive Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Applying Power and Setting the Volume . . . . . . . 12

Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Dual Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Create a Channel Scan List

with Channel Lock Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Drop Out Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transmit During Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Transmit Time Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Battery Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Function Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Optional Accessories &

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Technical Support and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Nickel Cadmium Battery Warranty . . . . . . . . . . 17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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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 rad io equipment. Th e
proper use of thi s transceiver will result in exp osure below
the OSHA limit.

The following precautions shall be observed:

DO NOT

with the antenna touching, or close to, the eyes, face, or
exposed body parts.

DO NOT

unless all the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are
secure and any open co nnectors are prop erly terminated .

operate the transceiver of any radio equipment

operate the trans mitt er of any radio eq uipm ent

DO NOT

operate the trans mitt er of any radio eq uipm ent
near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
environment.

DO NOT

let children ope rate 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. d oes not represen t 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

Monitor Key

Antenna

Connector

Transmit
Indicator

External

Mic/Speaker

Jacks

Volume

Keys

UD

MON

PTT

PTT

(Push-to-Talk)

(Press-to-Talk)

Key

Key

Channel Up/Down

Keys

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Scan Key

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L/O

L/O

LockoutKey

Lockout Key

Built-In Speaker/

Microphone

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Introduction

Congratulations

You now own the best value in portable radios, a profes sional
communications radio. The

give you consistent, outstanding performance in

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virtually all conditions and situations.
Your

KRD 103 117/1

Transceiver offers many special features. Read this
Operator’s Manu al comp letely to be su re you are gettin g the
most from the radio.

KRD 103 117/1

or

KRD 103 117/3

Description

The

KRD 103 117/1

portable Two-Way FM Transceivers. They are
microprocessor-controlled, frequency-synthesized, and
programmable. T hey ar e light weigh t, rug ged, an d fit eas ily
in your hand.

The

KRD 103 117/1

with a maximum RF power output rating of 5 watts.
The

KRD 103 117/3

with a maximum RF power output rating of 4 watts.

and

KRD 103 117/3

operates in the 146 to 174 MHz range

operates in the 438 to 47 0 MH z rang es

Service

If your radio does not wo rk properly , take it to a de aler for
servicing. These radios contain no user serviceable parts.
Unauthorized adju stments will void the warranty and ma y
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

temporarily

External Speaker/Microphone Jacks

optional speake r or microphone fo r improved operat ion in
special situat io ns.

Channel/Function LCD
Channel Monitor Switch
Battery Low Indicator
User-Programmable Channel Scan List
TX/Busy LED

—Monitors all Channels. (You can

lock out

selected Channels.)

and

KRD 103

Two-Way FM

are 16-Channel

—Allows use of an

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Program Selectable (Dealer Programmable):
The Channel frequencies and options (such as Tone-Coded

Channels and Priori ty Channel) ha ve been p re-programmed
into your radio by your dealer . Check with your dealer for
the specific features in your radio.

Scan Dropout Delay
Transmitter Time Out Timer
Battery Save
Busy Channel Lockout
Function Beep
CTCSS/DCS/2-Tone Receive/Transmit Code s
TX Power High/Low

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Unpacking

The following should be included with your two-way radio:

Transceiver Unit
Antenna
Belt Clip
Operator’s Manual (AE/LZT 123 1883)
Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable

Battery Pack (BKB 191 207/1)

If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your
dealer for help.

FCC Licensing
Before you trans mi t with your radio, you must have the
proper license issued by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). Your dealer can tell you what is re­quired, and can help you with all your future communi­cation needs.

Features, specifications, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without notice.

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Getting Started

Before you can use your radio, you must install and charge
the battery and in stall the antenna as f ol lo w s.

Charging the Battery

Your radio is powered by a specially-designed,
nickel-cadmium battery. You should fully charge the battery
before operating the radio. Only use the following charger.

Model BML 161 60/1 Desktop Rapid Charger

Follow the charging instructions that come with the charger.
Also, be sure to observe the following warning/safety
information for nickel-cadmium batteries (on page 4 of this
Operator’s Manual).

Attaching/Removing the Battery

To attach the battery to the radio, align the slots in the battery
with the hooks on the radio as shown. Then, slide the battery
toward the top of the radi o un til it locks into place.

To remove the battery fr om the
radio, push the battery release
lever toward the front of the
radio and slide the battery
toward the bottom of the radio.

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Installing the Antenna

To install the antenna, align it
with the antenna connector on
the top of the radio and turn it
clockwise until it seats snugly
against the radio.

Attaching the Belt Clip

Attach the supplied belt clip as shown.

POWER

MIC SP

uniden

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Operation

LCD Display

The liquid crystal display
(

) has several indicat ors

LCD

that show the current op era ting
mode. The two digits show the
current selected channel. The
smaller displays show which
features are enab led.

CALL
PRI
VOX
SCAN
DEL
LO BATT

Transmit/Receive Indicator

The Transmit/Receive
Indicator shows different colors
depending upon the operation:

Call Received with CTCSS/DCS/2-Tone Coding
Priority Channel
Voice-Operated Sw itch activated
Scanning in operation
Channel removed from Scan List
Blinks when the Battery Power is low

CALL SCAN
PRI

VOX

Transmit
Indicator

08

DTMF

LOW BAT

DEL

Transmit:
Channel Busy:
2-Tone-Coded Signal:
Monitor ON:

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Steady RED
Blinking RED
Blinking ORANGE
Steady ORANGE for 4 seconds

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Applying Power and Setting the Volume

1. Turn the radio on by

pressing the POWER
button to the

The display lights and
shows the last-selected
Channel number.

in

position.

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Note: To turn the radio off, release the POWER button to

2. Press the Channel Up or

Channel down key (

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Channel number.

Note: If you press and hold either key, the radio changes

3. Press the Monitor Key

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Adjust the speaker volume
to a comfortable level by
pressing the Volume Up
(

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(

>

Note: If you hold down either of the keys, the volume

5. Press

out

position.

the

or

) to display the desi red

Channels rapidly.

) or Volume Down
) Key

steps rapidly in the selected direction.

again.

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MON

Monitor Key

Volume

Keys

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Note: While Monitor is ON, your radio may detect (on the

selected channel) transmissions from stations

outside your own s ystem, as well as

transmissi on s w ithin your system .

Receive

1. When a call is received, the

Transmit/Receiv e Indicator
blinks RED. If the signal is
coded with CTCSS, DCS,
or 2-Tone Code, the CALL
indicator appears on the
LCD.

CALL

02

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Channel Scan

In the scan mode, the radio alternately monitors each
Channel until it receives a call. You can scan all Channels,
or you can temporarily lock out individual Channels from
scanning as desired.

to begin

1. Press

2. The radio stops on any Channel that receives a call, and

3. To disable scanning, press

S

scanning. The SCAN
indicator begins to fl as h.

you hear the call er. When the transmissi on stops, the
radio resumes scanning after a brief delay.

.

S

SCAN

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Dual Watch

If your radio has been programmed with a Priority Channel,
the radio will sample the Priority Channel between any other
receiving Channel during Scan Mode. This is usually the
Channel you use for most of your communications.

During scan the PRI indicator
will flash whenever the Priority
Channel is being monitored.

PRI

SCAN

05

Create a Channel Scan List
with Channel Lock Out

Deleting channels (from the channel scan list) increases the
scanning speed.

Use
desired channel an d press

L

blinks, and the DEL indicator
appears.

To remove the lock-out condition from a channel, manually
select the channe l and press

or > to select the

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. The locked-out channel

L

DEL

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again.

Drop Out Delay

While scanning, the radio stops at a busy channel and
receives a tr ansmiss ion. When the receiv ed call is ov er, it
resumes scanning af t er a short delay (programma bl e).

Transmit

1. Use < or > to select the des ired channel.

2. Before you transmit, press

the channel. Also check the Transmit/Receive Indicator.
If it is blin king RED, the Channe l is lock ed out, and y ou
cannot transmit.

and listen for activity on

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3. When the channel is clear, press the PTT switch to

transmit. The TX LED lights RED when you transmit. Hold
the radio with the microphone approximately two inches
in front of your mouth wit h the ante nna at approx imatel y
a 45-degree angle away from yo ur head. Speak in a clear,
normal, conver sational voice.

4. When you are through speaking, release the PTT switch

and listen for an ans wer.

Transmit During Scan

Depending on how your radio is programmed, you will
transmit on a parti cu la r Chan ne l during the scan function.

TALK BACK HOME CH TRANSMIT ON
Enabled Disabled Current Channel
Disabled Enabled Home Channel
Enabled Enabled Home Channel

Note: If both conditions are programmed, the radio will

transmit on the Current Channel during

Drop Out Delay, and on the Home Channel

during scanning .

or
Current Channel

Transmit Time Out Timer

Continuous transmission time is limited. When you transmit
longer than the preset time, you hear a beep from the
speaker, and the radio automatically returns to receive
mode. When you release the PTT button, the
Time Out Timer is reset.

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Special Features

Battery Save

In Battery Save or “sleep” mode, the radio receives only when
it detects an RF carrier. This helps reduce battery power
consumption.

Function Tone

Every time you press any ke y other than PT T or POWER,
you will hear an alert tone.

Optional Accessories &
Replacement Parts

The following Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
are available from yo ur dealer.

Rechargeable Battery Pack (BKB 191 207/1)
Battery Charger:

Desktop Rapid Charger (BML 161 60/1 )
External Microphone with Speaker (KRY 101 1641/1)
Programming Cable (RPM 113 2482/1)
Operator’s Manual (AE/LZT 123 1883)
VHF Antenna (KRE 101 1502/1 or KRE 101 1502/2)

See your dealer for exact model
UHF Antenna (KRE 101 1502/11)

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Technical Support and Service

Your dealer can provide you with technical assistance and
information. If your radio does not perform properly, take it
to a dealer for servicing. The radio contains no
user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustment will void
the warranty and may cause illegal radio operation. Be sure
that a qualified t echnician services your ra dio equipment.
When servicing the radio, use only factory-authorized
replacement parts.

Specifications

Power . . . . Rechargeable Battery Pack (BKB 191 207/1)

Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 30°C to +60°C

Operating Frequencies

KRD 103 117/1
KRD 103 117/3

Nominal Dimensions

(with Battery) . . . . . . . . . 2.36" (W) x 1.77" (D) x 5.55" (H)

Weight (with Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.08 lbs

Duty Cycle . . . . . . 5, 5, 90 (TX, RX, STDBY)–8Hr Typical

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 MHz to 174 MHz

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 MHz to 470 MHz

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NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY

A. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for

use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium batteries supplied by
Seller shall be free from 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 purposes of this warranty, batteries shall be deemed defective if (1)

the battery 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 salesperson, consult the Yellow Pages,
or call the number printed at the 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 battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse,

detrimental exposure, 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, 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, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHA LL APPLY . IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES.

This warranty applies only within the United States.

1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-528-7711)

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ECX-841C

WARRANTY

A. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for

use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by Seller shall
be free from defects in material, workmanship and title, and shall
conform to its published specifications. With respect to any Equipment
not manufactured by Seller (except for integral parts of Seller’s
Equipment to which the warranties set forth above shall apply). Seller
gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the
manufacturer shall apply. Batteries are excluded from this warranty but
are warranted under a separate Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warranty.

B. Seller’s obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to

failures 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)
days of such occurrence:

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 meet the foregoing warranties, Seller shall

correct the failure at its option (i) by repairing any defecti ve 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
warranty period of the Equipment in which it is installed. Where such
failure 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 only for the Equipment
covered under Paragraph B.3, and only during the first three (3) months
following the date of sale to the Buyer. Thereafter, labor will be charged
at prevailing rates. 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 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.

D. Seller’s obligations under Paragraph C shall not apply to any

Equipment, or part 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 operati on or, (ii i) has a normal
life inherently shorter than the warranty periods specified in Paragraph
B, or (iv) is not properly stored, installed, used, maintained 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) based upon defects in or nonconformity of the
Equipment, whether the claim 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, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FO R PAR TICU LAR PURP OSE SH ALL APPL Y. IN N O
EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES.

This warranty applies only within the United States.

1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-528-7711)

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ECX-362S

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Police
State Police
Fire
Poison Control
Ambulance
Life Saving and

Rescue Squad

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ericsson Inc.

Private Radio Systems
Lynchburg,Virginia 24502
1-800-528-7711 AE/L ZT 123 1883RIA
(Outside USA, 804-528-7711) Printed in the Philippines