Ericsson LBI-39110 User Manual

Mobile Communications

ALLEGRA

PORTABLE RADIO

DUPLEX

LBI-39110

Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION........................................ 4

SAFETY INFORMATION......................... 5

OPERATING PROCEDURES.................. 6

INTRODUCTION...................................... 8

USER INTERFACE.................................. 10

BUTTON.............................................. 10

KEYPAD............................................... 10

Function Portion........................... 10

Numeric Portion........................... 12

Extended Features-1................... 12

Extended Features-2................... 14

DISPLAY.............................................. 14

Status Indicators.......................... 14

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

EDACS APPLICATIONS...................... 15

OPERATION............................................ 17

GENERAL............................................ 17

Turning The Radio

ON/OFF........................................ 17

Volume Adjust.............................. 17

EDACS OPERATION........................... 17

System Selection-

Ramping Names ......................... 17

System SelectionDirect Number

Entry ............................................ 18

Group Selection-

Ramping Names.......................... 18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)

Group Selection-

Direct Number Entry..................... 18

Unlocking The Radio.................... 18

Locking The Radio........................ 19

Programmable Flex Keys............. 19

Interconnect Dialing...................... 19

REDIAL Key................................. 19

Individual Call Dialing................... 19

Individual Call Notification............. 20

Storing An Individual Call ID......... 20

Using Special Call Lists................ 20

Storing A Telephone Number

To The Call List............................ 21

Recalling calls from the call list..... 21

Simplex Operation........................ 21

*/System Key usage..................... 21

CLR key Usage & Last Digit

Clear And Display Clear............... 22

1/ALERT Key................................ 22

2/Call Timer.................................. 22

4/EXT MIC.................................... 23

5/SIMPLEX................................... 23

6/MUTE........................................ 23

8/SCAN......................................... 24

9/SCAN ADD/DEL....................... 24

0/SPC .......................................... 24

Pause........................................... 24

PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS............. 25

Call Time-outs.............................. 25

Emergency................................... 25

Automatic Login........................... 26

Wide Area System Scan............. 26

Supervisory Mode........................ 26

Programmable Audio/Display...... 26

Priority System Scan.................... 26

Group Options.............................. 26

TX Disable-Group Option............. 26

Rx Disable-Group Option............. 26

Control Channel Limits................. 27

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS................... 27

BATTERIES AND RECHARGING........... 27

AVAILABLE OPTIONS............................. 34

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS....... 35

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product. However, as with any electrical product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

Save this manual

safety and operating instructions.

* Before using the product, please follow and

adhere to all warnings, safety and operating instructions located on the product and in the user's manual.

future reference

* * Care should be taken so that objects do not

expose product to water or moisture.

Do Not

Example: near bathtub, laundry sink, wet basement, swimming pools, etc.

Do Not

temperatures such as found near a hot radiator or stove, or in a car parked in the summer sun.

Do Not

cigarettes, cigars, open flames, etc. fall or liquids do not spill into the product.

expose product to extreme

expose product to lighted candles,

, it contains important

Save all instructions for

Do Not

recommended or sold by the manufacturer. To do so may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

* Connect optional AC adapter only to 110

VAC power source as marked on the product.

* Connect the DC power cord only to 12-14

VDC power source as marked on the product.

* To reduce risk of damage to electric cord, pull

by AC adapter rather than cord when disconnecting unit.

* Make sure the cord is located so that it will

not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

* To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug unit

from power source before attempting any cleaning, then use soft cloth dampened only with water.

DANGER

will not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in risk of an electric shock.

use auxiliary equipment not

- Never alter AC cord or plug. If it

*Do Not attempt to disassemble the product. This product does not contain customer serviceable components.

* Damage Requiring Service - This product

should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has

been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been

spilled into the product; or

C. The product has been exposed to rain

or moisture; or

D. The product does not appear to

operate normally or exhibits a marked change of performance; or

E. The product has been dropped, or the

cabinet damaged.

* If an outdoor antenna is connected, be sure

the system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surge and built-up static charges. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The operator of any portable radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmissions.

A list of possible hazards follows:

1. Explosive Atmospheres

Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, be sure to turn the radio off while fueling the vehicle. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk of the vehicle when the radio is mounted in the trunk.

2. Interference to Vehicular Electronics

Systems

Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking systems, etc., are typical of the type of electronic devices that may malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency energy present when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer of your vehicle and enlist his aid in determining if such

electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is transmitting.

3. Dynamite Blasting Caps

Dynamite blasting caps may be caused to explode by operating a radio within 500 feet of the blasting caps. Always obey the

Off Two Way Radios"

dynamite is being used. When transporting blasting caps in your vehicle:

. Carry the blasting caps in a closed

metal box with a soft lining.

signs posted where

"Turn

5. Liquefied (LP) Gas Powered Vehicles

Portable radio installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas with the LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National Fire

rotection Association standard

requiring that:

The space containing the radio

equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space containing the LP gas container and its fittings.

(NFPA) 58

. Leave the radio

blasting caps are being put into or removed from the vehicle.

whenever the

OFF

4. Radio Frequency Energy

To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency energy, do not operate the transmitter when anyone outside of the vehicle is within two feet of the antenna.

Outside filling connections shall be

used for the LP gas container. The LP gas container shall be vented

to the outside of the vehicle.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio

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equipment must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation. Following these rules helps to eliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of existing radio channels, and results in a smoothly functioning radio network. When using this two-way radio remember these rules:

1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. As the radio operates in much the same way as a telephone "party line", always listen to make sure that the line is clear - that no one else is on the air - before sending messages. If someone is sending an emergency message

- such as reporting a fire, or asking for help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR! Emergency calls have priority over all other messages.

2. Use of profane or obscene language is

prohibited by Federal law.

3. It is against the law to send false call letters,

or a false distress or emergency message.

NOTE

The EDACS® trunking environments hav automatic identification features built in and d

not require the user to identify by means of ca letters.

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

5. Using a radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of the FCC rules. Send only those messages that are essential for business operation.

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

7. The FCC requires the operator to transmit station identification at certain times by means of call letters. Refer to the FCC rules

for your station's particular type of operation for the proper procedure.

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

INTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to use the Allegra Duplex Portable Radio. The Allegra Duplex is a synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance duplex portable FM radio providing reliable two-way communications in Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS) trunking environments.

Duplex operation is provided in EDACS systems while operating in the Telephone Interconnect Mode. At all other times, the radio

provides simplex communications, i.e. when placing group calls in the EDACS environments or when operating in the conventional mode.

In an EDACS trunked environment 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.

The exact operation of the radio depends on the operating mode, the radio's programming, and the particular radio system. Most features described in this manual may be enabled or disabled through programming. Consult the system administrator for the required features to be programmed into the radio.

The portable radio has an antenna which can be unfolded so that it points directly upwards and, when not in use, can be folded down completely.

The 20-button keypad, an internal speaker and a liquid crystal display (LCD) for radio status information are located on the front of the radio. Viewed from the radio's front, a Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is located on the left side .

The keypad is used for manual number entry for individual calls, access to a telephone interconnect system and activation of various EDACS or conventional features. The keypad is divided into both a function portion and a numeric portion as is found on a basic push-button telephone.

KEYPAD Function Portion

Two functions button;

1. Momentarily Press.

The display has an eight alphanumeric character line (upper line) used to show the operational mode of the radio and has a numeric character line (middle line) used to show talk time. Eight status indicators, used to indicate various operating conditions, such as; function key pressed, transmitter on, service available, radio in use, horn alert active, radio locked or transmit muted, are located below the character lines within the display.

USER INTERFACE

BUTTON

PUSH–TO–TALK Enables the radio's transmitter. (PTT) BUTTON

must be held down to

PTT

transmit during simplex opera tion.

Terminates any ongoing activity. If the radio is designated as supervisory, it drops any ongoing group call.

2. Press and Hold (approximately 2 seconds).

Applies power to the radio. Press and hold the ON/END button to turn the radio on. All status indicators turn on momentarily and after 2 seconds a short beep is heard and the message “---ON---” will be displayed on the LCD. Press a second time to turn the radio off. After 2 seconds short beep is heard and the message “TURN OFF” will be displayed on the LCD. When turned off, the radio retains the

last user selections (unless

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programmed for a particular power up option).

Initiates a call by sending the number shown in the display, or functions as the PTT button if no number has been previously entered.

Clears the last digit entered when pressed and released. Press and hold for at least one second to clear the entire number.

Stores numbers in memory locations. Activates extended features. The

extended features are labeled above each associated key on the keypad.

is pressed before the associated key to enable the secondary function of that key. The extended keyboard is available as long as the FCN icon is displayed

Recalls numbers from memory locations.

NOTE

When the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button is pressed, the volume setting can b momentarily displayed on the LCD (e.g VOL=15) if the radio is not actively receiving call and the function is enabled throug programming. If not programmed with a powe up volume level, the radio retains the last settin used when the radio was powered off.

VOLUME UP BUTTON

—

Increases the volume level. 15 is the maximum level.

VOLUME DOWN BUTTON

Decreases the volume level. 00 is the minimum level unless programmed otherwise.

Numeric Portion

DURING A CALL - sends the DTMF tone for #.

Provides a pause during keypad entry of the DTMF numbers. This function is activated, when a first number 0..9 of the request telephone number was pressed.

Extended Features - 1

Enters telephone numbers and activates extended features.

Ramps through the system list and selects a system.

DURING A CALL - sends the DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) tone for *.

IN DISPATCH MODE - brings up the dial tone.

Ramps through the group and channel list and selects a group or channel .

Press first then one of the following

keys or buttons.

Key

Function

Comments

ALERT Enables/disables the horn

alert feature. Once to turn on, again to turn off.

TIME Displays call timer (active if

call is in progress, last call length if call is not in progress).

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