This manual co vers Ericsson and Gene ra l El ectric products manuf actured and sol d by Ericsson
Inc.
NOTICE!
Repai rs t o this eq uipm ent s hou ld be made on ly
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.
NOTICE!
The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Ericsson Inc. Unpublished rights are
reserved under the copyright laws of the United
States.
This manual is published by
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To ensure optimum performance of your new
Monogram Series Scan Radio, pIease read these
Operating Instructions completely.
CAUTION
Do no t tamper with internal adjustments. Damage to the equipment and/or improper operation
may result. There are no user serviceable items
inside the r adio.
It is recommended that you return your radio to
a qualifi ed Authori zed Service Center ( ASC) for an y
servic es or r ep ai r s.
The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), with its action in General Docket 79-144,
March 13,1985, has adopted a safety standard for
the human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
equipment. Proper operation of this rad io will result
in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety
and Health Act and FCC recommended limits.
DO NO T hold the r adio in such a ma nner that the
antenna i s very close t o , or touch ing, e xposed pa rts
of the body, especial ly the f ace or ey es, while t ransmittin g.
DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch
(PTT) when not actually wishing to transmit.
DO NOT allow children to play with any radio
equipment containing a transmitting device.
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DO NOT operate a portable transmitter near
unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially designed and qualified f or such use.
NOTE
This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency
bands. All radios must be licensed by the FCC
before use. Because thi s radio contains a transmitter, Federal Law prohibits unauthorized usage or adjustments of this radio.
UNPACKING INFORMATION
Remove and carefully inspect the contents of
your package(s) for the following items:
1 - Radio
2 - Battery (sold separately, not part of
package)
3 - Antenna
4 - Belt Clip
5 - Operator’s Manual.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Monogram Series Scan Radios are designed
specifically fo r Professional Two-Way Radio operations and is available in a 16 channel model. They
offer a wide variety of advanced programmable
features - including several different "Scan" modes
- permitti ng th e u s er t o "c u s to mi ze" the radio to his
communi c at io n req ui r em en ts.
A wide selection of accessories is available. A
choice of battery capacity (600 mAh or 1200 mAh)
and chargers (single or dual unit) offer additional
versatilities.
FEATURES
• Wide band operation
• Channel scan
• Look back channel scan
• Channel Guard/Digital Channel Guard
• Busy channel lockout
• Time-out ti me r
• High/Low power ou tp ut se le ct ion
• Programmable channel spacing
(12.5 or 25 kHz)
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DESCRIPTION OF RADIO COMPONENTS
Antenna Receptacle:
1 -
Attaches the antenna to
the radio.
Accessory Jack:
2 -
F or use wit h opti onal Spea ker
Micropho ne.
On/Off - Volume Control:
3 -
Turns the radio "On "
and "Off" and adjusts the volume level.
Channel Sele ctor Switch:
4 -
Select s th e op erat ing channel (up to 16). Also initiates "Scan"
mode if progr am me d.
BUSY/TX/BT Indicator:
5 -
A t ri-c olor Li ght Em itting Diode (LED) identifies: (See Table 1 for
more information).
Red LED
Amber LED
signals normal transmission.
signals "Busy Cha nnel" status - t he
selected receiver channel has traffic on it.
Green LED
identifies tone-coded squelch calls
are being received on the selected receiver
channel.
6 -
HI/LO "TX" Power Switch:
HI power position
for full 5 watts output, LO power position for
approximately 1 watt output.
Monitor Button:
7 -
Located at the top portion of
the PTT bar . This is a tone-coded squelch defeat
switch. It can also be used for "Scan Channel
Delete" when in "Scan" mode.
PTT Bar:
8 -
When depressed and held, engages
the transmitter/encoder and puts radio in the
"Transm it" mode. When released , the ra dio operates in the "Receive" mode.
9 -
Slide-On Battery Pack:
1200 mAh battery pack.
600 mAh or optional
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Speaker:
10-
Microphone:
11-
8 Ohm internal spea ker.
Note the location of the microphone. To transm it clear m essages, talk abou t
two inches away from the microphone at normal
voice levels.
Battery Charge Contacts:
12-
Charging contacts
for standard desk or desktop rapid charger.
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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
MGNC3NAntenna, 148-174 MHz
MGNC3PAntenna, 450-470 MHz
MGAE1VSpeaker/Microphone
MGHC5LLeather Case Assembly (use with
standa r d ba tt ery )
MGHC5MLeather Case Assembly (use with high
capacity battery)
MGPA5BStandard Battery, Nick el-Cadmium ba t-
tery
MGPA5CHigh Capacity Battery, Nickel-Cad-
mium battery
MGCH3JStandard Desk Charger-120 V AC
MGCH3KDual Ra te Ch arg er -1 20 VAC
MGCH3UDual Ra te Ch arg e r- 2 30 VAC
OPERATIO N
RADIO ON/OFF
Turn the radio "On" by rotating the Volume Control clockwise (to the right) until you hear a click and
the "Self Test" al ert tone.
Turn the radio "Off" by rotating the Volume Control fully counterclockwise (to the left) until you hear
a click and feel the switch go to the detent position.
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TO RECEIVE
1) Turn the radi o "On" and se t the Chan nel Sele ctor
Switch to the desired channel.
2) Adjust the volume to the desired listening level
with the On/Off Volume Control. Unsquelch the
radio by depressing the Monitor Switch on the
side of radio. When the ra dio is uns quelc hed (a
rushing sound coming from the speaker), the
volume may be adjusted to the desired level.
TO TRANSMIT
WA RN IN G
OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT A PROPER ANTENNA INSTALLED MAY
RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
RADIO.
1) Hold the radio upright with the antenna in a
vertical position with the front grille 2 to 3 inches
away from the mouth. Keep the antenna away
from the face and eyes.
NOTE
It is nec essary to monitor a channel for activity
before transmitting.
TRANSMITTING ON AN
ACTIVE CHANNEL MAY INTERFERE WITH
OTHERS.
2) Pre s s th e M on it or Button to mo ni to r th e c h an ne l
for activity. To avoid interrupting another user,
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make sure the channel is clear before you begin
transmi tt in g.
The TriColor LED loca ted on the top panel can
help wi th c han nel moni tor ing. It will glow a mber
if RF activity is present; or green if the transmission has a tone that matches a tone programmed
for receive in your radio. When this LED is "Off"
or not present, the radio is indicating a "clear
channel".
3) When the channel is clear, press and hold the
PTT bar on the side of the radio, and speak
slowly and clearly into the grille area. When you
have finished transmitting, release the PTT bar
to receive. The LED will glow red when transmitting. This red indicator should be on continuously
while the PTT bar is being pressed and the radio
is transmitting.
Should the red LED be "flashing", this is an
indicati on that the battery needs to be r echarged
and t ransmission will cease. Recharge the b atter y before at te mpting m ore t han one tran smis sion.
When finished transmitting, receiving, monitoring, etc., turn the radio "Off" by rotating the
On/Off V olume Control fully counterclockwise, to
the detent position.
See Tab le 1 fo r more inf ormation on r adio status .
The Mono gram Series Scan Rad io, with its so phisticated microprocessor control, provides a series of audible alert tones.
Upon initial power up, a quick four tone melody
indicates that the self test of the microprocessor
functions have been completed satisfactorily. A series of tone s may b e sounded wit h any of the fol lowing conditions:
Attempt to "Transmit" on a channel set for
•
"receive only".
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• Attempt to "Transmit" on a channel that is
already in use when "Busy Channel Lockout"
has been programmed into the radio. *
• Transmitting time has exceeded "TimeOut
Timer" Pr ogr am me d le ng th . *
• Low Battery Condition.
• Selecting a chan ne l w it h n o p r ogrammed fre -
quency.
* Indicates a function that is initially programmed
into the ra di o.
NOTE
All audible tones can be programmed "Off" for
silent operation.
CHANNEL SCA N
Channel Scan is a programmable feature that
allows you to monitor a number of channels. You
define a channel "scan list" and a scan channel
location (any channel, 1-16) that the list is to be
programmed into. Once that channel location is
sele c te d, scan is in itiated.
Normal Scan
Once the "Scan L ist" is programmed i nto a chan-
nel scan position, the user can initiate "Scan".
Simply move the ch annel selecto r knob to that
position and the radio will start to "Scan". The
status LED on the top panel can be programmed
to flash green as the radio is scanning.
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If a con v ersa tion is detect ed on any of the channels in the "Scan Li st", th e rad io wi ll st op on that
channel and you will be able to hear the conversation. If programmed for "TX on the scanned
channel" you will be able to transmit on that
active channel during the programmable "Scan
Delay" time. The "Scan Delay" time is the amount
of time the radio w ill stay on that cha nnel once
activity has ceased (programmable, 4-7 seconds
is typ ical) . The radio wil l resu me sca nnin g onc e
the "Scan Dela y" time has expired. Scanning will
continue until the channel is changed.
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OTHER SCANNING FEATURES
"Look Back":
•
Any channel when not in the
scan mode, can be programmed to Look
Back" a t the user ’s primary oper ating channel.
This feature is ideal for those who do not need
scan a s de fined p reviousl y, but want to make
sure that they never miss a call on their operating channel if another channel has been
selected. Once a "Look Back" channel has
been sel ected, the radi o will constan tly scan
the primary operating channel. If activity is
detected on the primary operating channel,
the radio will move to that channel for as long
as it remains active.
•
Scan Cha nn el De let e:
F rom time to time you
may wish to temporarily delete a channel from
the "Scan List". To do so, simply press the
monitor button while scanning and stopped on
the channel to be deleted. This will remove that
channel f rom th e "Scan L ist" un til the select or
is moved from the "Scan List" channel position
or the radio’s power is reset. When power is
restore d or th e"Sc an Li st" c hann el pos ition is
again selected, the original programmed
"Scan List" will be activated.
•
Channel Guard or Digital Channel Guard
Scanning:
The radio can be programmed to
scan for tone. This will help block out unwanted
calls.
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•
"TX During Scan":
TX during scan has 3
programmable po s s ib ilit ie s.
1) TX on the scanned channel: unit will transmit on the scanned channel if PTT is pressed
during the programmed scan wait delay.
2) TX on the selected channel: unit will transmit on the selected channel i f PTT is pressed
during the programmed scan wait delay.
3) TX on the lookback channel: unit will transmit on the LookBack channel only.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable
battery. The battery is recyclabl e.
At the end o f its u s eful l i fe, under
various state and local laws, it
may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal. Call Toll Free
1-800-8-BATTERY for information and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected portable radios with appropriate battery packs installed are certified as Intrinsically Safe.
Intrinsically Safe approval includes Class I, II, III,
Division 1 hazardous locations in the presence of
Groups C, D, E, F and G atmospheres. Non-Incendive approval includes Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A, B, C
and D atmospheres.
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Hazardous locations are defined in the National
Elect r ic a l C od e. Useful stand ar d s NFPA 437A an d
NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous
areas can be ord ered from the Na tional Fi re Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269.
BATTERY PACKS
Only battery pac ks identif ied as intri nsically safe
shall be u sed w it h a po rtable r adio that is rat ed a nd
labeled as Intrinsically Safe. Use of nonspecified
battery pa cks voids ap pr oval. The following bat te ry
pack option is approved for use with intrinsically safe
radios .
MGPA5BRechargeable Battery Pack,
Standa r d Capa c it y (S h ort Case)
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
ln either repe ater o r simpl e x op erat ion, the positioning of the transceiver will change the "talkable
distance" significantly. Hold the unit firmly in the
palm of your hand to get a good body ground, and
find the best positioning to get better receiver quieting; this is likely to provide the best path to reach the
other party . Sometimes moving a few feet in the right
direction can produce a much better result. ln a
margin al area , plac ing t he uni t on a metal su rface,
such as a car roof will also help.
Some repeater systems (when using sub audible
tone control) require as much as 250 milliseconds
for tone recognition. Rapid operation of the PTT may
cause the first syllables of words to be clipped.
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The unit is designed for use under a variety of
environmental conditions and is MlL-STD 810 D and
E approved. Howev er , a few precautions will ensure
long life of this transceiver, and they should be
heeded without fail.
• High Humidity: The Monogram Series Scan
radios are not water proof. Ther efore, do not
expose directly to continuous rain or submerge in water.
• Extreme Heat: Avoid direct exposure to extreme heat. At very high temperatures the
nickel cadmium battery tends to self discharge
and reduce operating time.
• Low Temperature: The unit can operate in
temperatures down to -30 degrees C (-22 deg.
F. ). How e v er, in e xtr eme co ld, nickel cadmiu m
battery capacity is reduced. Try to keep the
unit inside your coat if using in a very cold
environment for an extended period of time.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
Instal l the ante nna to the radio by screw ing the
antenna into the antenna receptacle on top of the
radio.
BELT CLIP INSTALLATION
Remov e slide-on battery pack. Insert top portion
of belt cli p in to re cesse d ho le l oca te d on re ar to p of
radio bod y . P osition bottom of belt clip ag ainst radio
back and re-install battery. Once the battery is
re-installed, the belt clip cannot be removed without
first re mov in g th e ba tt ery pack.
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Belt Clip Installation/Removal - Battery Pack Removal
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL
To remov e battery pack, place thumb under latch
at side of radio. Lift upward while sliding battery
away from thum b.
To re-assemble, follow the reverse of above.
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BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE
To ensure peak performance from y our radio , the
battery pack must be fully charged. Proper care and
charging will allow maximum performance and life
of your batt ery pack.
The MGCH3J Standard Desk Charger offers
convenient charging capabilities. The charging cycle with this charger is overnight (12-16 hours). F or
longest bat tery lif e try to avoi d charging the radio f or
more than 24 hours at a time.
The MGCH3K Dual Rate Charger provides "one
hour" charging and nor mal "slow" charging to two
units simultaneously. The high capacity 1200 mAh
battery pack will take longer to fully charge.
To rec ei ve maxi mum pe r form an c e fr o m your radio and battery pack, periodically completely discharg e an d rec h ar g e th e ba tt ery pack .
CAUTION
To ensure maximum charge, the transceiver
should NOT be left on when charging in either
charger.
MAINTENA NC E
Your Monogr am Se rie s Sca n Ra dio is de sig ned
to be maintenance free. However, there are a few
sugges t io ns to keep your radi o in top sh ap e:
Clean external surfaces of the radio with a mild
solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water.
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Apply sparingly to a void e xcessiv e moisture contact
into cracks and cre vices. Do not submerge the radio ,
but instead, use a nonmetallic brush to dislodge
stubborn particles. Thoroughly dry the surfaces with
a soft, lint free cloth.
DO NOT use solvents or spirits for cleaning
purposes as they may permanently damage the
housing.
Clean the battery contacts on the bottom of the
radio with a li nt free cloth to remov e dirt, grease, or
other foreign material that may impede good electrical contact.
Avoid heavy physical abus e of the radio.
DO NOT pound or drop the radio.
DO NOT carry the radio by the antenna.
DO NOT disassemble the radio for purposes
other than changi ng the batter y pack as the re are
no user serviceable adjustments inside.
In case of difficulty , reread the instruction manual
thoroughly .
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Check that the antenna is properly installed.
Reposition the radio and try different operating
locations; performance may be improved by slight
movement changes.
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NICKEL- CADM IUM 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 capaci ty 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 in 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 serv ice 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, tor t (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise,
and however instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such
liability shall ter minate. 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 P ARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPL Y. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
COMP ANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
ECX-841C
This warranty applies only within the United States.
1-800-528-7711 (Outside U.S.A. 804-528-7711)
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WARRANTY
Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter “Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser for use
A.
(hereinafter “Buyer”) that the 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 b y Seller (except
for integral parts of Seller’s Equipment to which 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.
Seller’s obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to failures to
B.
meet the above warranties (except as to title) occurring within the following
periods of time from the 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 ac cessories (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, two (2) years.
If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties, Seller shall correct the
C.
failure 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 warranty period of the Equipment in which it
is installed. Where such f ailure cannot be corrected by Seller’s reasonab le efforts,
the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price. Labor to perform
warranty servi ce will be provided at no c harge only for the equipment covered
under Paragr aph B.3, and onl y during the first twenty-f our (24) 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 Author ized
Service Center (ASC ) or other Ser vicer 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.
Seller’s obligations under Parag raph C shall not apply to any Equipment, or part
D.
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 nor mal l ife 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; or (vi) is incorporated into another
product; or (vii) is purchased or serviced outside the United States.
The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as
E.
to title) based upon defects in the Equipment, whether the claim is in contract,
warranty, tor t (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however
instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall
terminate. The f oregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR
STATUTO RY WAR RA NTI E S OF MERCHANTABILITY OR F IT NE SS F O R PARTICUL AR PUR POSE SHAL L APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHAL L THE SEL LER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.
F.
This warranty applies only within the United States.