Operator’s Manual
LBI-38793B
AEGIS
ED ACS
®
M-PA
SELECT MODEL
PORTABLE RADIO
E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VOICE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clear Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Aegis Digital Mode . . . . . . . . 10
Aegis Private And Voice Guard
Private Modes
(Optional)
. . . . 11
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION . . . 13
Receiving A Message . . . . . . 14
Sending A Message . . . . . . . 15
Emergency Operation
(Trunked Mode) . . . . . . . . . 16
Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . 16
Wide Area System Scanning . . 17
Receiving A Message . . . . . . 17
Sending A Message . . . . . . 18
Emergency Operation
(Conventional Mode) . . . . . . 19
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OPERATING RULES AND
REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . 21
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . 21
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . 21
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS . 22
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Ericsson
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . 23
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR CE
MARKED EQUIPMENT
The M-PA Por table conforms to the following
Product Specifications.
EUROPEAN STANDARDS:
Safety: Not applicable
EMC: prETS 300 279 (August 1995)
TTD: Not applicable
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
At this time, the M-PA portable radio may not
be operated while in a vehicular charger in the
European Community since it has not been evaluated for operation in this mode.
The M-PA portable radio ma y be used in both
trunked and conventional applications.
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SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
Figure 1 - Aegis EDACS M-PA System Model Radio
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INTRODUCTION
The Aegis
EDACS M-PA Select model
portable radio is a high-performance two-way radio that provides clear voice, Aegis digital, and
Aegis private communications. The radio is also
compatible with Voice Guard
®
communication
systems. Personality programming allows maximum integration flexibility into EDACS and conventional radio systems.
erating conditions such as private communications enabled, transmitter on, scanning, or emergency mode enabled.
The exact operation of your radio will vary
depending upon the mode of operation, the radio’s programming, and the par ticular radio system. Consult your radio system’s representative
for particular features that are programmed into
your radio.
The radio must be equipped with the encrypt/decrypt option before operation in Aegis
private or Voice Guard modes is possible. This
option allows the radio to communicate using
highly secure state-of-the-art Aegis and Voice
Guard encryption and decryption techniques.
Operating controls on the radio include a
rotatable system/group/channel control knob, rotatable volume control, 16-button keypad, pushto-talk, emergency and monitor buttons. The
on/off power switch for the unit is located on the
removable battery pack.
The 8-digit alphanumeric liquid crystal display
(LCD) on the front of the radio displays the operating status of the radio. This backlit display also
has sixteen status flags that indicate various op-
CONTROLS
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is located on the battery pack. Sliding this s witch up will supply power
to the radio from the battery pack. An audible click
will be heard and the "ON" indicator will be exposed. When the radio is turned on, it will perform
a power-up self test and then resume operation
on the previous operating system, group or channel as displayed in the LCD. Sliding the switch
down will turn the radio off.
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
The VOLUME CONTROL KNOB is a rotatable
control on the top of the radio used to adjust the
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receiver’ s audio le v el in the speaker . Rotating this
knob in a clockwise direction will increase the
audio level. Counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the audio level. Minimum levels may be
programmed into the radio to pre vent missed calls
due to too low of a volume setting.
When operating in a trunked system, the radio
may be programmed to automatically transmit
(without the operator pressing the PTT BUTTON)
to maintain communication with the site contr oller.
The "TX" status flag will turn on when the radio is
transmitting.
CONTROL KNOB
The rotatable 16-position CONTROL KNOB
located on the top of the radio may be programmed to select trunked groups and conventional channels or it may be progr ammed to select
systems. See SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SE-
LECTION for details.
A stop plate may be installed under the knob
to limit the maximum number of positions to less
than sixteen (16). It is nor mally factory installed
for fifteen (15) positions.
PTT BUTTON
Pressing the PTT BUTT ON on the side of the
radio will enable the radio’s transmitter. The "TX"
status flag in the display will turn on when the radio
is transmitting. Releasing the PTT BUTTON will
return operation to receive mode.
MONITOR BUTTON
Trunked Mode
When operating in trunked mode, pressing
the MONITOR BUTTON after an individual call
has been received will return the radio to the
group call mode. The r adio will not respond on an
individual basis, but will then transmit group calls
when the PTT BUTT ON is pressed. The radio will
also automatically return to the group call mode
after the programmed call-back time-out period
expi res.
Pressing the MONITOR BUTTON will also
clear any digits entered from the numeric keypad
and return the radio to the selected group displa y.
In addition, this button is used to toggle between group and regroup settings if the Dynamic
Regrouping mode (with deselect capability) has
been enabled by the site controller.
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Conventional Mode
When the radio is operating in conventional
mode the MONITOR BUTTON is used to unsquelch the receiver. If programmed for the selected channel, it will also toggle Channel Guard
(CG) and/or Type 99 (T99) signaling on and off.
In conventional mode, initiating an emergency call by pressing the EMERGENCY BUTTON will cause the radio to transmit GE-STAR
signaling on the programmed emergency channel. If no emergency channel is programmed,
GE-STAR will be transmitted on the selected
channel.
Momentarily pressing the MONITOR BUTTON will unsquelch the receiver. If programmed,
pressing and holding the button for at least one
(1) second will toggle CG and/or T 99 signaling on
or off. After a T99 call has been received, pr essing
the MONITOR BUTT ON will reset the radio f or the
next call. Note: Selecting another channel will
turn CG and T99 signaling back on if programmed
for the channel.
EMERGENCY BUTTON
When operating in trunked mode, pressing
and holding the red EMERGENCY BUTTON on
top of the radio for approximately one (1) second
will initiate an emergency call with voice operation
on the programmed home group. If no home
group is programmed into the radio, voice operation will be on the selected group.
INDICATORS
The radio’s liquid crystal display (LCD) located on the front panel has eight (8) alphanumeric characters and sixteen (16) status flags.
This display provides indications of the current
operating system, group or channel and it displays v arious other messages such as special call
ID names or numbers, and telephone interconnect numbers.
LCD backlighting will turn on f or a short period
anytime an active button is pressed or the CONTROL KNOB is rotated. Backlighting may be
programmed to remain off at all times.
The sixteen (16) status flags located along the
top and bottom of the display indicate operating
modes and conditions as follows:
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Figure 2 - Liquid Crystal Display
T99 Type 99 tone decode - On indicates
Type 99 tone decoding is enabled on
the selected conventional channel.
Flashing indicates a T99 selective call
has been received and the radio must
be reset to receive another T99 call.
CNV CoNVentional mode - On indicates the
radio is operating in the conventional
mode.
EMG EMerGency mode - On indicates an
emergency call has been initiated by
the user. Flashing indicates an emergency call has been received.
NC No Control channel - On indicates the
radio is not receiving the trunked control channel. Flashing indicates the
trunked system is in a failsoft condition
(supervisory radios only).
HI HIgh power transmit - On indicates
the selected system or channel has
been programmed for high power
transmit operation. Off indicates low
power transmit.
MSG MeSsaGe - Flashing indicates an in-
dividual call has been received
(trunked mode).
SPC SPecial Call mode - On indicates the
special call mode has been enabled
(trunked mode).
PVT PriVaTe mode - On indicates private
mode is enabled and the radio will
transmit encrypted messages on the
selected group or channel. Flashing
indicates an encrypted message is being received.
TX Transmitter enabled - On when the
radio is transmitting.
BSY BuSY - When in trunked mode, on
indicates the radio is receiving a call;
flashing indicates a call has been
queued. In conventional mode, on indicates a carrier is being received.
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CG Channel Guard - On indicates Chan-
nel Guard encode/decode is enabled
on the selected conventional channel.
BAT BATtery low - On indicates the batter y
pack’s charge is low.
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR
The Universal Device Connector (UDC) is
located on the side of the radio just above the PTT
and MONITOR BUTTONS. This connector provides connections for the external accessories
such as a headset, a speaker-mike, or an emergency lanyard. When the radio is locked in a
vehicular charger/repeater, the UDC provides the
audio and control connections between the radio
and the vehicular charger/repeater. The UDC is
also used by the maintenance personnel when
the radio is programmed.
ALERT TONES
The radio soun ds five (5) basic al ert tone s or
"beeps" to in dicate various operatin g conditions.
Aler t tones may be programmed to remain of f at
all times.
•
500 Hz Tone
–
trunked failure tone sounds when a trunked
failure has occurred (call
•
800 Hz Tone
•
1000 Hz Tone
•
1200 Hz Tone
denied, failed confirmation).
–
low battery - sounds when
the battery pack’s charge
is low.
–
private mode disabled on a conventional channel, sounds when the PTT
BUTTON is pressed if private transmit mode has
previously been disabled.
–
alert tone - sounds when
a button is pressed and a
status change occurs
–
channel access tone sounds when a trunked
channel has been assigned and it is clear to
talk.
–
private mode channel access tone - sounds when
the radio is in the private
transmit mode, a trunked
channel has been assigned and it is clear to
talk.
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•
2500 Hz Tone
–
call queued tone - sounds
when a trunked call is
queued.
OPERATION
POWER-UP
After the battery pack and antenna ha ve been
installed, turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF
SWITCH on the battery pack up. After the radio
has completed a power-up self-test, it will begin
operation on the last operating state as displayed
in the LCD . If programmed on, the power -up alert
tone (beep) will be heard.
If the radio was previously operating in a
trunking system and communication with this system’s control channel cannot be established, the
"NC" status flag will turn on. This ma y occur if, for
example , the radio is out of range of the previous
trunking site. It may be necessar y move to another location, select another trunking system, or
a conventional channel.
Guard communications. Aegis programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear,
digital and private. Voice Guard systems hav e two
(2) voice modes: clear and private. The voice
modes are programmed on a per-group basis
within each trunked system and on a per-channel
basis within each conventional system. A radio
must be equipped with the encrypt/decrypt option
before it will operate in Aegis private or Voice
Guard modes.
Clear Mode
Aegis clear and Voice Guard clear modes are
identical voice modes in which the radio tr ansmits
and receives only clear (analog) voice signals.
These analog signals are non-digitized and nonencrypted. Clear m ode transmissions can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups
and channels programmed for clear operation
cannot transmit or receive Aegis digital or private
messages.
Aegis Digital Mode
VOICE MODES
Each system (trunked or conventional) in the
radio is programmed for either Aegis or Voice
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Aegis digital mode allows the radio to transmit
and receive digitized voice signals. Aegis digital
signals provide improved weak signal performance and they cannot be easily monitored with a
standard receiver. Groups and channels programmed f or Aegis digital operation tr ansmit only
digital signals and they can receive clear and
digital signals. In other words , with a certain group
or channel selected, the operator cannot change
from the digital transmit mode but the radio will
receive clear or digital signals. Private (encrypted)
messages cannot be received when the radio is
in Aegis digital mode.
Aegis Private And Voice Guard Private
Modes (Optional)
The Aegis private and Voice Guard private
modes allow the radio to transmit and receive
encrypted messages. To operate in these voice
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITY
FOR AEGIS OPERATION
GROUP/CHANNEL
PROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)
CLEAR Yes No No
RECEIVE CAPABILITY
CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE
modes, the radio must be equipped with the optional encrypt/decrypt feature and the transm itting
and receiving units must have identical cryptographic keys.
Aegis transmissions cannot be received by a
radio set to receive a Voice Guard transmission.
Accordingly, a Voice Guard transmission cannot
be received by a radio set to receive an Aegis
transmission.
Cryptographic keys are transferred into the
radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to
sev en (7) diff erent cryptographic ke ys, number ed
1 - 7, can be transferred from a Keyloader and
stored in the radio. An individual key is automatically selected on a per-group/channel basis according to the radio’s programming. Groups and
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITY
FOR VOICE GUARD OPERATION
GROUP/CHANNEL
PROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)
RECEIVE CAPABILITY
CLEAR PRIVATE
DIGITAL Yes Yes No
PRIVATE Yes No Yes *
* assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded
CLEAR Yes No
PRIVATE Yes Yes *
* assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded
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channels within Aegis systems can be programmed for keys 1 - 6. Groups and channels
within Voice Guard systems can be programmed
for keys 1 - 7.
Transferring Keys Into The Radio
The following procedure outlines basic key
transferring steps.
DES radios require a DES Keyloader (option
V4025). Operating details on the DES Keyloader
are contained in LBI-31541. V GE radios require a
VGE K eyloader (option V4028). See LBI-31685 for
operating details on the VGE Keyloader.
When operating on a group or channel programmed for private mode, all transmissions will
be private transmissions and the radio will r eceive
clear and private signals . The "PVT" status flag in
the display turns on when the private mode is
enabled.
NOTE
Before private messages can be sent or
received, one or more cryptographic
keys must be transferred into the radio
from the Keyloader.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Plug the modular connector of the Key-
loader cable into the Keyloader’s modular jack.
3. Connect the Keyloader cab le to the UDC
on the radio.
4. Press the PWR button on the Keyloader
and wait for the Keyloader to display
"MASTER MODE".
5. Press the TRN button on the Keyloader.
If necessary, select a different cryptographic key to be transferred into the
radio.
6. Turn the radio on. The display should
read "KEY LOAD".
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7. Press the EXE button on the Keyloader
to transfer the key. The Keyloader will
display "GOOD 1.x TRANSFER" where
"x" is the selected cryptographic key
number.
8. Disconnect the cable from the radio’s
UDC. A single beep will be heard from
the radio’s speaker if the power-up alert
tone is enabled. The radio will change to
the selected group or channel as indicated in the display.
Key Zero
The cryptographic keys stored in DES v ersion
radios can be zeroed or "dumped" by removing
the battery pack for several minutes (typically
three) or disassembling the radio. Either action
will clear all of the keys stored in a DES radio.
Receiving An Encrypted Message
When receiving, the radio automatically
switches between clear or private operation. If the
transmission being received is an encrypted
transmission, it will be decrypted, the "PVT" status
flag will flash, the receiver will unsquelch, and the
message will be heard in the speaker . For this to
occur, the selected group or channel must be
programmed f or private operation and the corr ect
cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio.
Transmitting An Encrypted Message
Select the desired group or channel that has
been programmed for private operation. The
"PVT" status flag will turn on when a group or
channel programmed for private operation is selected. Continue with standard transmission procedures.
The cryptographic keys stored in V GE version
radios cannot be zeroed once the y are transferred
into the unit. A different key must be loaded into
the same location(s) to prevent unauthorized
communications.
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION
Digital trunking provides fast communication
access. In this mode the operator selects a communication system and group and the communication channel is allocated through digital
signaling with the site. The following operation is
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applicable to clear, digital and private operation
unless otherwise noted.
Receiving A Message
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the bat-
tery pack to the on position. The radio
will initiate and complete the power-up
self-test then the system’s name and
"NC" status flag will be displayed until a
control channel is located. When the
control channel is located, the "NC"
status flag disappears and the group
name is displayed.
2. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to an
approximate mid-range position.
3. Select the desired system and group
using the CONTROL KNOB. The displa y
indicates the selected group.
4. The radio is now ready to receive mes-
sages.
5. GROUP CALL - When a group call is
received, the radio unsquelches on the
assigned channel and the "BSY" status
flag turns on. The group name or the
originator’s ID (depending on programming) is display ed. Adjust the v olume as
necessary .
INDIVIDU AL CALL - If an individual call
(a call directed to only one radio) is received, the radio will unsquelch on the
assigned channel and the "BSY" status
flag will turn on. "*INDV*", originators ID ,
or the caller’s name (if programmed) is
displayed and the "MSG" status flag
flashes. Adjust the volume as necessary.
Responding to an individual call prior to
the programmed call-back time-out will
automatically direct the transmission to
the originating unit on an individual basis.
Pressing the MONITOR BUTTON after
an individual call has been received will
return the radio to the group call mode.
The radio will not respond on an individual basis, but will then transmit group
calls when the PTT BUTTON is pr essed.
The radio will also automatically return
to the group call mode after the pro-
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grammed call-back time-out period expires.
ENCRYPTED MESSAGE - If the transmission being received is an encrypted
transmission
and the selected group is
programmed for private operation
the correct cryptographic key is loaded
into the radio, then the receiver will unsquelch, the "PVT" status flag will flash
and the private message will be heard in
the speaker. The radio automatically
switches between clear or private operation when it is receiving on a group or
channel programmed for private operation.
Sending A Message
1. Turn the radio on, set the receive audio
level and select the desired system and
group. If the selected group is programmed for private transmit mode, the
"PVT" status flag in the display will turn
on.
and
3. Press and hold the PTT BUTTON. The
radio will perform the necessary signaling required to obtain a communication
channel.
4. When the channel has been acquired,
the "TX" and "BSY" status flags are displayed and the channel access alert
tone (one beep) is heard.
5. Hold the radio approximately three
inches from your mouth and speak into
the microphone in a normal voice.
6. Release the PTT BUTTON when the
transmission is complete. If the transmission exceeds the programmed Carrier Control Timer limit, the radio will
unkey and an alert tone will sound.
7. Listen for a reply.
2. Obser ve the display for the absence of
the "BSY" status flag to ensure no one is
transmitting on the selected group.
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NOTE
If a group programmed for private operation has been selected and there is
no key in the radio for the selected
group, "NO KEY x" (where "x" is the
key number) will periodically flash in
the display. If a transmission is attempted, "NO KEY x" will show in the
display and the radio will emit a series
of beeps and will not transmit.
Emergency Operation (Trunked Mode)
Receiving An Emergency Call
If the radio receives an Emergency Channel
Assignment in trunked mode, an alert tone
sounds and the "EMG" status flag starts flashing.
Follow standard emergency procedures.
Sending An Emergency Call
1. To enable an emergency transmission,
press and hold the EMERGENCY BUTTON (small red b utton near antenna) f or
approximately one second. The radio
transmits an emergency message until
an Emergency Channel Assignment is
received. Upon receipt, the "EMG"
status flag turns on and the radio begins
operation on the selected group or the
home group, depending upon programming.
2. Press the PTT BUTTON and speak into
the microphone in a normal voice.
3. Release the PTT BUTTON when the
transmission is complete and listen for a
reply.
Dynamic Regrouping
Dynamic Regrouping is a feature which allows the System Manager to dynamically program
new groups into selected radios. Upon development of the regrouping plan, the site controller
sends each radio the regroup plan number, knob
setting(s), and activate/deactivate commands.
When the radio is regrouped, it will alert the
user and the display will indicate "REGRP nn" (nn
= 01 - 08 depending upon the CONTROL KNOB
setting).
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If the regroup plan has deselect capability
active on the selected system, press the MONITOR BUTTON to toggle between the group and
regroup modes.
Wide Area System Scanning
ED ACS M-PA radios may be programm ed for
wide area system scan operation for multi-site
applications. Upon the loss of the currently selected system’s control channel, radios may be
programmed to automatically scan the control
channels of up to six other systems. If a new
control channel is found, the radio will switch to
the new system and sound an aler t tone. Group
selection may change upon switching to the new
system.
CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION
The procedures that follow describe conventional mode operation. Follow these procedures
if operating in a conventional system. Each conventional channel many have one or more features, such as Channel Guard, programmed
when the channel is selected. The following operation is applicable to clear, digital and private
operation unless otherwise noted.
Receiving A Message
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the bat-
tery pack to the on position. The radio
will initiate and complete the power-up
self-test and beep if the power-up aler t
tone is programmed on.
The radio may also be progr am med for priority wide area system scan. A priority system may
be assigned to each system programmed into the
radio. Radios programmed in this manner will
scan the priority trunked system’ s control channel
once ever y one, two, three or four minutes (programmable). This priority scan timer is reset each
time the PTT BUTTON is pressed.
2. Using the CONTROL KNOB select a
conventional channel. The display will
indicate the selected channel’s name.
3. Press the MONITOR BUTT ON to disable
squelch and adjust the VOLUME CONTROL for the approximate desired
speaker audio level.
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NOTE
Sending A Message
Pressing the MONITOR BUTTON
may affect Channel Guard and/or Type
99 tone signalling if program med for
the selected channel.
4. When a message 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.
If the transmission being received is an
encrypted transmission
and the selected
channel is programmed for private operation
and the correct cryptographic
key is loaded into the radio, then the
receiver will unsquelch, and the "PVT"
status flag will flash and the Voice Guard
message will be heard in the speaker.
The radio automatically switches between clear or private operation when it
is receiving.
5. Adjust the volume as necessary.
1. Turn the radio on, set the receive audio
level and select the desired channel. If
the selected channel is programmed for
private mode operation, the "PVT" status
flag in the display will turn on.
2. Ensure no one is transmitting on the
selected channel by pressing the MONITOR BUTTON to disable squelch or observing the display for the absence of the
"BSY" status flag. If the Channel Busy
Lockout feature is programmed for the
selected channel, the radio will not transmit when the channel is busy.
3. Press and hold the PTT BUTTON. The
"TX" and "BSY" status flags are displayed.
4. Hold the radio approximately three
inches from your mouth and speak into
the microphone in a normal voice.
5. Release the PTT BUTTON when the
transmission is complete. If the transmission exceeds the programmed Car-
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rier Control Timer limit, the radio will
unkey and an alert tone will sound.
6. Listen for a reply.
NOTE
grammed, the radio will switch to the emergency
channel, turn on the "EMG" status flag and transmit GE-STAR emergency signaling. If no emergency channel is programmed, the radio will
transmit GE-STAR emergency signaling on the
selected channel.
If a channel programmed for private
operation has been selected and there
is no key in the radio for the selected
channel, "NO KEY x" (where "x" is the
key number) will periodically flash in
the display. If a transmission is attempted, "NO KEY x" will show in the
display and the radio will emit a series
of beeps and will not transmit.
If a channel programmed for Aegis digital operation is selected, all transmissions will be digital transmissions and
the radio will receive clear and digital
signals.
Emergency Operation (Conventional Mode)
To enable an emergency transmission, press
the EMERGENCY BUTTON for approximately
one (1) second. If an emergency channel is pro-
OPERATING TIPS
Antenna location and condition is important
when operating a portable radio. Operating the
radio in low areas of terrain, under po w er lines or
bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel
framed building can se verely 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 may be obtained by
insuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few
yards in another direction or moving to a higher
elevation may also improve communication. Vehicular operation can be aided with the use of an
externally mounted antenna.
Battery condition is another impor tant factor
in the trouble free operation of a por table radio.
Always properly charge the batteries.
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Always obser ve all of the Federal Communi-
cation Commission’s rules and regulations.
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Two-way FM radio systems must be oper ated
in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC).
As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you
must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that
apply to your particular type of radio operation.
Following these rules will help eliminate confusion, assure the most efficient use of the existing
radio channels, and result in a sm oothly functioning radio network.
- such as reporting a fire or asking for
help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE
AIR!
2. The use of profane or obscene language
is prohibited by Federal law.
3. It is against the law to send false call
letters, or false distress or emergency
messages.
4. The FCC requires that you keep conv ersations brief and confine them to business. To save time, use coded
messages whenever possible.
When using your two-way radio, remember
these rules:
1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt
any distress or emergency message. As
your radio operates in much the same
way as a telephone "party line", always
listen to make sure that the channel is
clear and/or observe the display for the
absence of the "BSY" status flag before
transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone is sending an emergency message
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5. Using your radio to send personal mes-
sages (except in an emergency) is a
violation of FCC rules. You may send
only those messages that are essential
for the operation of your business.
6. It is against Federal law to repeat or
otherwise make known anything you
overhear on your radio. Conversations
between others sharing your channel
must be regarded as confidential.
7. The FCC requires that you identify yourself at certain specific times by means of
your call letters. Refer to the rules that
apply to your 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 electronic technician.
BATTERY PACKS
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Ensure the ON/OFF SWITCH on battery
pack is in the off position.
2. Hold the radio and battery pack with the
back of them facing you.
3. Align the battery pack and radio slide
grooves. See Figure 3.
4. Slide the battery pack fully into the radio
until the battery release latch clicks into
place.
Figure 3 - Installing the Battery Pack
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Ensure the ON/OFF SWITCH on the
battery pack is in the off position.
2. Press down on the battery release latch
and slide the battery pack out in the
direction of the release latch. See Figure
4.
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Figure 4 - Removing the Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
After receiving a new rechargeable battery
pack from the factor y, it should be fully charged
before placing it into service. This also applies to
rechargeable batteries that have been stored for
long periods. When the battery pack requires
charging the radio will signal the operator with an
alert tone and the "BAT" status flag will turn on.
Chargers are available with nominal charge
times of 1 hour (rapid) and 14 hours (standard).
Combinations include single (1) and multi (5)
position, standard and rapid charge units. In addition, the vehicular chargers/repeaters simultaneously charge the battery packs while the radio
is operating. For specific instructions refer to the
applicable charger Operating Manual.
The rechargeable batteries used with the radio can develop a reduced capacity condition
sometimes called the "Memory Effect". This condition can occur when a batter y is continuously
charged for long periods or when a regularly
performed duty cycle allows the battery to expend
only a limited portion of its capacity. The battery
pack may show a severe decrease in its ability to
deliver full capacity for an extended period. Any
rechargeable battery pack showing signs of reduced capacity should be returned to a qualified
service center for inspection.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
The product 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
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this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for
details concerning recycling options or proper
disposal in your area. Call Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY for information and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state.
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT
To remove the swiv el mount, slide a flat b lade
screwdriver underneath the spring retainer and
twist. While twisting, slide the swivel mount out
from under the holder.
To replace the swivel mount, place the end of
the swiv el in the grooves in the radio and slide the
mount up until it snaps in place.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected portable radios with appropriate factory installed F4 Options are cer tified as Intrinsically Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation. Intrinsically Safe approval includes
Class l, II, Ill, Division 1 hazardous locations in the
presence of Groups C, D, E, F and G atmospheres. Non-Incendive appro val includes Class I,
Figure 5 - Swivel Mount Removal and
Replacement
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, Batter ymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
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BATTERY PACKS
Only battery packs identified with a green
latch shall be used with a por table radio that is
rated and labeled as Factory Mutual Intrinsically
Safe. Use of nonspecified battery packs voids
Factory Mutual approval. The following battery
pack options are approved for use in intrinsically
safe radios.
PAAE1B Speaker/Microphone with GE-
STAR Lanyard
PAAE3T Speaker/Microphone/Antenna
PANC1B Antenna, 136- 151 MHz, Helical
PANC1F Antenna, 440-470MHz, Helical
PANC1L Antenna,378-440MHz, Whip
PAPA1F Rechargeable Battery Pack,
Extra High Capacity (Tall Case)
PAPA1G Rechargeable Battery Pack,
High Capacity (Short Case)
ACCESSORIES
The accessories that follow are approved for
use with intrinsically safe radios. Use of accessories other than those listed voids Factory Mutual
approval.
PAAB1A Headset/Microphone
PAAC1J Earpiece Kit
PAAC1B GE-STAR Lanyard
PAAE3R Speaker/Microphone
PANC1N Antenna,440-512MHz, Whip
PANC1H Antenna, 806 - 870 MHz, Ele-
vated Feed
PANC1K Antenna, 806-870MHz, Flex
PANC1U Antenna, 378-440MHz, Helical
PANC1Z Antenna,896-941MHz, Whip
PAHC1C Belt Clip
PAHC1D Swivel Mount with Belt Loop
PAHC3W Case, Leather, with Belt Loop
(Short Case)
PAHC1K Shoulder Strap, Leather,
with Mounting Plate
PAHC5R Holster, Plastic.
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GLOSSARY
clear mode - communicating in an analog
format which is non-digitized
and non-encrypted.
control channel - a radio channel in a trunked
system that is used to digitally communicate with the
radios operating on the system when they are not engaged in active voice
communications.
conventional
channel -
a radio channel (transmit/receive) that is allocated for
conventional (non-trunked)
use and may be manually selected by the operator.
conventional
mode -
communicating on radio
channels allocated for conventional use.
CCT - Carrier Controlled Timer - a
programmable timer that will
disable a transmission if the
timer length is exceeded.
CG - Channel Guard - a method of
controlling squelch with a
tone or digital code (Channel
Guard is the tradename for
coded squelch).
DES - Data Encryption Standard - a
Federally accepted encryption/decryption algorithm
used to scramble or descramble a signal.
decryption - the process of decoding or
descrambling a signal according to a predetermined
algorithm.
digital mode - communicating using digit-
ized voice signals.
cryptographic
key -
the number or code used by
the encryption and decryption circuitry to encode and
decode a signal.
encryption - the process of encoding or
scrambling a signal according to a predetermined algorithm.
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private mode - communicating in an en-
crypted format (scrambled).
trunked system - a set of one or more trunked
groups.
queuing - the process that occurs when
all channels in a trunked system are busy and calls must
be addressed on a priority
basis.
site controller - the computer controlled radio
equipment at the repeater
site that controls a trunking
system.
System Manager - a computer that performs the
data basing and system
monitoring for the site controller.
trunked group - a radio communications path
shared by two or more users
VGE - a propr ietary encryption/de-
cryption algorithm used to
scramble or descramble a
signal.
T99 - Type 99 - a method of open-
ing squelch for selective
page operations using sequential tones.
working channel - a radio channel (transmit/re-
ceive) that is automatically
assigned by the site controller for voice or data communications.
trunked radio
system -
a radio system in which a limited number of radio channels is dynamically allocated
to groups of people for communication purposes.
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RADIO TYPE ___________________________________________________________________
FREQUENCY BAND _____________________________________________________________
OPERATOR’S NAME _____________________________________________________________
EMERGENCY GROUP ___________________________________________________________
SYSTEM
NUMBER
SYSTEM
NAME
TRK/
CNV
GRP/CHN
NUMBER
GRP/CHN
NAME
VOICE
MODE*
USE
*C=Clear, D=Digital, P=Private, V=Voice Guard Private
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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 Sell er (except for integral p ar ts of Sel ler’s Equipment to which th e 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 f ol lo win g p eri od s o f tim e f r om da te o f sa le t o t he Bu y e r an d ar e co ndit i on ed o n Bu y e r’s giving written no t ic e to Se ll er wi thi n t h irty (3 0) days
of such occurrence:
1. for fus es, incandescent lamps, vacuum tubes and non-rec hargeable batteries, o perable 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 Equipme nt fails to m ee t the foregoing wa rranti es, Seller shall c or rect the failure at its option (i) by repa ir i ng any defective or damage d
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 o f s a le t o th e Bu y e r. The re af te r, labo r wi ll b e ch ar ge d at pr evailin g r ate s . To be elig ib le for no-cha rg e l ab or, service must be p er formed
by an Authorized Service Center or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours,
for mobi le or pe rs on al eq ui pm en t, or at t h e B uyer’s lo ca t ion, for fix e d l oc at i on eq ui pm en t. Service on fix e d l oc ati on eq ui pm ent mo re tha n t h irty
(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 operation or, (iii) has a normal life inherently
shor ter tha n the wa rranty pe rio ds sp ecifi ed in Paragraph B, or (iv) is not pr oper ly st ored , insta lled , used , main taine d o r repair ed, or, (v) has
been subjected to any other kind of misuse or detrimental exposur e, or has be en involved in an ac cident.
E. The preceding pa ragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for cla ims (except as to title) base d upon defects in or no nconformity 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 war ranty per iod, al l such lia bility sh all ter minate. The foregoing warranti es are exclusive and in lie u of all other warranties,
whether o ral , wr i tten, expressed, i mp li ed or statu tory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANT IE S O F M ER CHANTABILITY OR FIT N ES S
FOR PARTICULAR PURPOS E SHAL L APP LY. IN NO EVENT SHALL TH E SEL LER BE L IAB LE FOR A NY INC IDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.
1-800-592-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711)
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ECX-362S
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 P ages, 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 rem edies for claims (except as to title) based upon
defects in or non-conf ormity of any battery, whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort (including
negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and howev er instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty
period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing war ranties are exclusiv e 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 SHALL
APPLY . IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMP ANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.
1-800-592-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711)
ECX-841C
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Police
State Police
Fire
Poison Control
Ambulance
Life Saving and
Rescue Squad
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ericsson Inc.
Private Radio Systems
Mountain View Road
L ynchburg, V irginia 24502
1-800-592- 7 71 1 ( O ut s i d e US A , 80 4- 5 92 - 77 11) Printed in U.S.A.
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