Ericsson M-PATM SERIES LBI-38377E, M-PA Series, M-PA LBI-38377E Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual
LBI-38377E
M-PA
SERIES
PORTABLE RADIO
NOTICE!
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The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Ericsson Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.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 Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this ma nual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of
Ericsson Inc.
Copyright © January 1990, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
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TABLE OF CONT ENTS
TABLE OF CONT ENTS (CONT.)
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR . . . . 14
ALERT TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MODE/CHANNEL/CG SELECTION . . 16
RECEIVING A MESSAGE . . . . . . . 17
TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE . . . . . 18
EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . 18
SCANNING CHANNELS . . . . . . . . 19
TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT
CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
"KEY LOCK" MENU . . . . . . . . . . 24
"ALERT" MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
OPERATING RULES AND
REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . . . 28 REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . . . 29 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS . . 29 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE . . . . . . . 31
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . . . . . . 25
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR
CE MARKED EQUIPMENT
The M-PA Portable conforms to the following
Product Specifications.
EUROPEAN STANDARDS:
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.
Safety: Not Applicable EMC: prETS 300 279 (August 1995) TTD: Not Applicable
This M-PA por table radio may be used in both trunked and conventional applications.
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INTRODUCTION
CONTROLS
This manual describes the operation of the
M-PA
two-wa y FM Select, Scan, and System model
portable radios.
Operating controls on the radio include a ro­tatable control knob, rotatable volume control, a 4­button keypad (Scan model) or 16-button keypad (System model), push-to-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 status flags for indicating the various operating con­ditions such as 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 particular radio system. Con­sult your radio system’s representative for particular features that are programmed into your radio.
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is located on the battery pack. Sliding this switch 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 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 receiver’s audio level in the speaker. Rotating this knob in a clockwise direction will increase the audio level. Counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the audio lev el. Minimum levels m ay be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to too low of a volume setting.
CONTROL KNOB
The rotatable 16-position CONTROL KNOB lo­cated on the top of the radio is programmed to select
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the operating channel, mode, or specific Channel Guard encode/decode tones. See MODE/CHAN- NEL/CG SELECTION 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 normally factory installed for fifteen (15) positions. Some radios may be programmed with this knob disabled.
PTT BUTTON
Pressing the PTT BUTTON 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
The MONITOR BUTTON is used to unsquelch the receiver. Momentarily pressing this button will disable squelch and the receiver noise will be heard in the speaker.
If programmed enabled f or the selected channel, Channel Guard (CG) and/or Type 99 (T99) signalling will be enabled when the channel is selected. If CG and/or T99 are enabled, the appropriate status flag
"CG" and/or "T99" will turn on. The MONITOR BUT­TON may then be used to toggle CG and/or T99 between disabled and enab led by pressing and hold­ing it for at least one (1) second; the appropriate status flag will toggle on or off. The MONITOR BUT­TON is also used to reset T99 operation after a call is received.
EMERGENCY BUTTON
The EMERGENCY BUTTON is the small red button located on top of the radio near the antenna. If this button is programmed for emergency opera­tion, pressing it for at least one (1) second will cause the radio to transmit GE-STAR emergency signalling. The "EMG" status flag will turn on. GE-STAR is transmitted according to one of sev eral diff er ent pro­grammable methods. See EMERGENCY OPERA- TION for details.
This button ma y also be programmed as an hom e mode button. If programmed in this manner , pressing it will switch operation to the programmed home mode.
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Figure 1 - M-PA Personal Radio
Figure 2 - M-PA Radio (Top View)
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SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
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Figure 3 - M-PA Scan Model Radio
MENU BUTTON (Scan Model)
Pressing the MENU button causes the radio to scroll through up to six (6) different menus pro­grammed into the radio. After the desired menu is displayed, the feature within the menu is selected with the SEL button. The menus that may be pro­grammed are:
"KEY LOCK" Allows the keypad buttons to be
locked or unlocked.
"SCAN A/D" Allows channels to be added to
or deleted from the scan list for the current mode. The priority­one channel and the priority-two channel are also set within this menu.
Menu Display Function Or Use "CHANNEL" The MENU and SEL buttons are
programmed for channel selec­tion. When this display appears, select the desired channel with the SEL button and then press EXIT.
"MODE" The MENU and SEL buttons are
programmed for mode selection. When this display appears, se­lect the desired mode by press­ing the SEL button and then press EXIT.
"PHONE" Allows selection of one (1) of the
ten (10) programmed telephone numbers for automatic dialling.
"ALERT" Allows the alert tones to be dis-
abled or enabled.
Figure 4 - M-PA Scan Model Keypad
SELECT BUTTON
Selecting different features within each menu is accomplished with the SEL button. First, the menu mode must be enabled and the desired menu must be chosen by pressing and releasing the MENU button until the desired menu appears in the displa y.
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After the menu is chosen, the desired function or feature is selected by pressing the SEL button. For example, to disable the alert tones, press MENU until "ALERT" is displa y ed then press SEL to select "DIS­ABLED". Next press the EXIT button.
EXIT BUTTON
Pressing the EXIT button will cause the radio to exit the current menu display and return operation to the channel currently selected. If the menu mode is not enabled when the button is pressed, pressing this button will turn the display and keypad backlighting on for thirty (30) seconds if the backlight is pro­grammed on.
SCAN BUTTON
Pressing the SCAN button on the keypad will toggle scan operation on and off. When the radio is scanning, the "SCN" status flag in the display will show and all channels on the scan list will be scanned. See SCANNING CHANNELS for addi-
tional details.
MENU BUTTON (System Model)
Pressing the MENU button causes the radio to scroll through up to seven (7) different menus pro­grammed into the radio. After the desired menu is displayed, the feature within the menu is selected with the SEL button. The menus that may be pro­grammed are:
Menu Display Function Or Use "CHANNEL" The MENU and SEL buttons are
programmed for channel selec­tion. When this display appears, select the desired channel with the SEL button and then press EXIT.
"MODE" The MENU and SEL buttons are
programmed for mode selection. When this display appears, se­lect the desired mode by press­ing the SEL button and then press EXIT.
"PHONE" Allows selection of one(1) of the
ten (10) programmed or user en­tered telephone numbers for automatic dialling.
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SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
Figure 5 - M-PA System Model Radio
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"KEY LOCK" Allows the keypad buttons to be
locked or unlocked.
"SCAN A/D" Allows channels to be added to
or deleted from the scan list for the current mode. The priority­one channel and the priority-two channel are also set within this menu.
"ALERT" Allows the alert tones to be dis-
abled or enabled.
"PHN EDIT" Allows editing of the telephone
phone numbers programmed into the radio.
EXIT BUTTON
Pressing the EXIT button will cause the radio to exit the current menu display and return operation to the channel currently selected. If the menu mode is not enabled when the button is pressed, pressing this button will turn the display and keypad backlighting on for thirty (30) seconds (if the backlight is pro­grammed on).
Figure 6 - M-PA Scan Model Keypad
SCAN BUTTON
Pressing the SCAN button on the keypad will toggle scan operation on and off. When the radio is scanning, the "SCN" status flag in the display will show and all channels on the scan list will be scanned. See SCANNING CHANNELS for additional details.
SELECT BUTTON
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Selecting different features within each menu is accomplished with the SEL button. First, the menu
mode must be enabled and the desired menu must be chosen by pressing and releasing the MENU button until the desired menu appears in the displa y. After the menu is chosen, the desired function or feature is selected by pressing the SEL button. For example, to disable the alert tones, press MENU until "ALERT" is displa yed then press SEL to select "DIS­ABLED". Next press the EXIT button.
DTMF KEYPAD
Telephone interconnect calls can be made using the 12-button DTMF ke ypad. This keypad is enab led when a channel programmed for DTMF operation is selected. See TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT
CALLS for details.
INDICATORS
LCD backlighting will turn on for a short period anytime an active b utton is pressed or the CONTROL KNOB is rotated. Backlighting may be programmed to remain off at all times. Pressing the EXIT button when the menu mode is not enabled will turn display and keypad bac klighting on f or thirty (30) seconds (if backlight programming is on).
Figure 7 - Liquid Crystal Display
The status flags located along the top and bottom of the display indicate operating status as follows:
The radio’s liquid crystal display (LCD) located on the front panel has eight (8) alphanumeric char­acters and eleven (11) status flags. This display indicates the current operating channel and it dis­plays the menu information when this mode is en­abled. It also displays telephone interconnect numbers and various other messages.
EMG EMerGency mode - On indicates emer-
gency GE-STAR signalling has been initi­ated by the user.
HI HIgh power transmit - On indicates the
selected channel has been programmed for high power transmit operation. Off indicates low power transmit.
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T99 Type 99 tone decode - On indicates Type
99 tone decoding is enabled on the se­lected channel. Flashing indicates a T99 selective call has been received and the radio must be reset to receive another T99 call.
TX Transmitter enabled - On when the radio
is transmitting.
BSY BuSY - On indicates a carrier is being
received (the channel is busy). Note that if the selected channel is programmed for Channel Guard (CG), Digital Channel Guard (DCG), or Type 99 (T99) tone de­code operation, the radio will not un­squelch if a valid tone or code is not received; the BSY status flag will be on.
CG Channel Guard - On indicates tone Chan-
nel Guard (CG) or Digital Channel Guard (DCG) encode/decode is enabled on the selected channel.
BAT BATtery low - On indicates the battery
pack’s charge is low. The following status flags are for use with
Scan and System model radios:
S Scan list - On indicates the selected chan-
nel is on the scan list.
1 priority 1 - On indicates the selected chan-
nel is designated as the priority-one scan channel.
2 priority 2 - On indicates the selected chan-
nel is designated as the priority-two scan channel.
SCN SCaN mode - On indicates the radio is
scanning.
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR
The Universal Device Connector (UDC) is lo­cated on the side of the radio just above the PTT and MONITOR B UTT ONS. This connector provides con­nections for the e xternal accessories such as a head­set, a speaker-mik e, or an emergency lany ard. When the radio is locked in a v ehicular 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.
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ALERT TONES
The M-PA uses alert tones or "beeps" to indicate various operating conditions. Alert tones may be enabled or disabled via the menu mode if the "ALERT" feature is programmed. See "ALERT" MENU for details. The alert tones may be disabled when the radio is programmed.
TON is pressed. This feature is programmable on or off on a per channel basis.
RECEIVE ONLY CHANNEL
If the selected channel is programmed as receiv e only, the radio will sound an alert tone if a transmis­sion is attempted. "RX ONLY" is displayed.
CARRIER CONTROL TIMER
This feature, programmable on a per channel basis, prevents unnecessary channel traffic and ra­dio damage in the event of a "stuck" mic. If the programmed timer times-out during a transmission the radio will sound an alert tone and disable the transmission. The beeping tone will contin ue until the PTT BUTTON is released. Releasing the PTT BUT­TON resets the timer.
CHANNEL BUSY
If the radio is receiving a signal when the PTT BUTTON is pressed, an alert tone will warn the operator that the radio is receiving a carrier and the transmission will not occur. "RX BUSY" is displayed and the alarm is sounded as long as the PTT BUT-
RADIO/CHANNEL FAILURE
If the synthesizer is unable to lock correctly on the selected channel, or another radio failur e occurs, an alert tone will sound. If incorrect programming is detected or the synthesizer fails to lock, the display flashes "NO LOCK" then the selected channel’s name.
OPERATION
POWER-UP
After the battery pack and antenna have 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.
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If programmed on, the power- up alert tone (beep) will be heard.
MODE/CHANNEL/CG SELECTION
The M-PA Scan and System model radios may be programmed with up to 192 different radio chan­nels. A maximum of 12 modes of 16 channels each or 16 modes of 12 channels each may be pro­grammed into the radio (12 x 16 = 192). Select the desired mode (bank of channels) and channel, or channel and Channel Guard (CG), according to the radio’s programming as follows:
4. Select the desired channel by rotating the CONTROL KNOB until the desired chan­nel’s name appears in the display.
CONTROL KNOB Selects Mode MENU And SEL Selects Channel (And CG)
1. Select the correct mode by rotating the
CONTROL KNOB until the desired mode’s name appears in the display.
2. Press the MENU button until "CHANNEL" appears in the display.
MENU And SEL Selects Mode CONTROL KNOB Selects Channel (And CG)
1. Press the MENU button until "MODE" ap-
pears in the display.
2. Press the SEL button to select the desired mode. The selected mode’s name will ap­pear in the display.
3. Press the EXIT button to s witch radio opera­tion to the selected mode and e xit the menu.
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3. Press the SEL button until the desir ed chan-
nel’s name appears in the display.
4. Press the EXIT button to s witch radio opera­tion to the displayed channel and exit the menu.
MENU and SEL Selects Modes And Channels CONTROL KNOB Selects Channel Guard
1. Press the MENU button until "MODE" ap-
pears in the display.
2. Press the SEL button until the desired mode’s name appears in the display.
3. Press the MENU button until "CHANNEL" appears in the display.
4. Press the SEL button until the desir ed chan­nel’s name appears in the display.
and complete the power-up self-test and beep if the power-up alert tone is pro­grammed on.
2. Select the desired operating mode, chan­nel, and/or Channel Guard. See the MODE/CHANNEL/CG SELECTION for de­tails.
5. Press the EXIT button to s witch radio opera­tion to the new mode and channel, and exit the menu.
6. Select the desired Channel Guard using the CONTROL KNOB. The "CG" status flag will turn on if the selected position has CG programmed. Position fifteen (15) is a non­CG position; it ma y not be program med with a Channel Guard. Position sixteen (16) is a default channel CG position; selecting it will switch CG to the CG programmed for the selected channel.
RECEIVING A MESSAGE
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the battery
pack to the on position. The radio will initiate
3. Press the MONITOR BUTTON to disable squelch and adjust the VOLUME CON­TROL KNOB for the approximate desired speaker audio level. Pressing the MONI­TOR BUTTON may affect Channel Guard and/or Type 99 tone operation if pro­grammed for the selected channel.
4. When a transmission is received, the re­ceiver will unsquelch and it will be heard in the speaker . Howe ver, if the selected chan­nel is programmed for Channel Guard or Type 99 tone operation, the receiver will not unsquelch unless the correct CG or T99 tone is received.
5. Adjust the volume as necessary.
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TRANSMITTING A MESSAGE
EMERGENCY OPERATION
1. Select the desired mode, channel, and/or Channel Guard. See the MODE/CHAN­NEL/CG SELECTION for details..
2. Ensure no one is transmitting on the se-
lected 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 BUTT ON. 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.
The radio may be programmed to transmit GE­STAR emergency signalling when the EMERGENCY BUTTON is pressed or from a UDC connected lan­yard. If the EMERGENCY BUTTON is programmed for GE-STAR emergency activation, press it for ap­proximately one (1) second to activate the transmis­sion. If the lanyard is programmed for activation, follow the instructions provided with it. GE-STAR is programmed to transmit in one of the f ollowing meth­ods:
GE-STAR is transmitted on a pr edetermined mode and channel regardless of the selected channel. In this case the selected channel is available for voice and the radio will peri­odically "jump" to the predetermined channel and send the emergency message and then "jump back" to the selected channel for voice operation.
5. Release the PTT BUTT ON when the tr ans­mission is complete. If the transmission exceeds the programmed Carrier Control Timer limit, the radio will unkey and an alert tone will sound.
6. Listen for a reply.
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GE-STAR is transmitted on the selected channel. If the channel is changed the emer­gency bursts will follow the newly selected channel.
The radio switches to and stays on a prede­termined mode and channel and GE-STAR is transmitted on that channel. Rotating the
CONTROL KNOB will not change channels. Turning the radio off and back on will reset this condition.
scan functions are retained in memory when the battery pack is removed.
GE-STAR is sent on the selected channel and the radio locks onto that channel. Rotat­ing the CONTROL KNOB will not change channels. Turning the radio off and then back on will reset this condition.
SCANNING CHANNELS (Scan and System models)
The M-PA may be programmed for non-priority scan, dual-priority scan, or scan operation may be disabled. Scan programming options include a key­pad entered scan list or a fix ed scan list. Priority scan programming options include a fixed priority-one channel or the selected channel as the priority-one channel.
The radio may be programmed to scan only the channels in the current mode or it may be pro­grammed to scan across modes.
Scan rate will vary depending upon the number of channels on the scan list and whether or not the radio is programmed to scan for Channel Guard. Fewer channels will result in a faster scan rate. All
The radio will not scan when the emergency
mode is enabled ("EMG" status flag is on).
Adding Channels To And Deleting Channels From The Scan List
If the "SCAN A/D" menu is programmed, chan­nels may be added to and deleted from the scan list of each mode as follows:
1. Select the desired mode and channel. If the selected channel is currently on the list, the "S" status flag will be on.
2. Press the MENU button until "SCAN A/D" is displayed.
3. Press the SEL button until the desired pri­ority indicator appears: "S" for non-priority, "2" for priority-two, "1" for a priority-one, or no indicator to remov e the channel from the scan list. If a new priority channel is se­lected the previous corresponding priority channel will become a non-priority scan
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channel. One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed:
"SCAN DIS" -
The radio is not programmed to scan.
"FIXED P1" -
A priority-one channel has been programmed into the radio. A new priority-one channel can not be selected.
"FIXD LST" -
A fixed scan list is pro­grammed into the radio. It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio.
4. To add or delete additional channels, repeat steps 2 through 4.
TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS SCAN Model
Telephone interconnect calls can be placed on radio channels equipped with this capability. Each channel programmed into the radio can be pro­grammed for telephone interconnect by enabling it for DTMF dial operation. One (1) of the ten (10) pro­grammed telephone numbers can be selected and automatically dialled.
Communication takes place in a simplex mode. In other words, the PTT BUTTON must be pressed each time you wish to transmit and it must be re­leased to receive.
Placing A Call
5. Press the EXIT button to return to normal
operation.
Using Scan
Toggle scan on or off by pressing SCAN. The "SCN" status flag turns on when the radio is scan­ning.
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Ten (10) telephone numbers can be programmed in the radio for automatic dial operation. Typically, telephone numbers programmed into the radio by the maintenance personnel each have a specific name (8 characters maximum) assign. For example: "OF­FICE" or "HOME". To recall a number and complete a call, proceed as follows:
1. If the "SCN" status flag is on, press SCAN to turn scan off.
2. Select a channel in your radio system that has telephone interconnect capability. The radio should be programmed for DTMF op­eration on this channel.
3. Press the MENU button until "PHONE" ap­pears in the display.
4. Press the SEL button to scroll through the phone list until the programmed name for the desired telephone number appears in the display.
5. Press and release the PTT BUTTON to automatically dial the selected number.
6. When the called party answers, press the PTT BUTTON to transmit and release it to receive. Repeat as needed.
If programmed for dual-priority scan operation, the priority-one, priority-two and the remaining chan­nels will be scanned. Once a carrier is detected and if programmed, the correct Channel Guard is de­coded, the display will indicate the channel. Scan­ning of the priority-one and priority-two channels will continue. Should a priority-one or two channel car­rier, regardless of Channel Guard, be detected while a non-priority channel is being received, the display name is updated, the applicable status indicator, "1" or "2" lights, and the channel is s witched to the priority channel. Scanning of the priority-one channel will continue if a message is being received on the prior­ity-two channel.
If programmed for non-priority scan operation, once a carrier is detected, and if programmed, the correct Channel Guard is decoded, the display will indicate the detected channel. Scanning will stop and the radio will remain on the channel until the carrier ceases. Scanning will then resume with the selected channel’s name displayed.
7. At the completion of the call, press the EXIT button. The radio will then transmit the dis­connect digit to hang-up.
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TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS SYSTEM MODELS
Telephone interconnect calls can be placed on radio channels equipped with this capability. Each channel programmed into the radio can be pro­grammed for telephone interconnect by enabling it for DTMF dial operation. One (1) of the ten (10) pro­grammed telephone numbers can be selected and automatically dialled.
Communication takes place in a simplex mode. In other words, the PTT BUTTON must be pressed each time you wish to transmit and it must be re­leased to receive.
The keypad on the radio’s front panel allows the operator to make telephone interconnect calls on radio systems equipped with this capability. Tele­phone numbers may be manually dialed using the DTMF numeric keypad, or one (1) of the ten (10) programmed or stor ed numbers can be selected and automatically dialed. Each channel may be pro­grammed for telephone interconnect by enabling it for DTMF dial operation.
Most systems require an " beginning of a transmission to get a dial tone. Others require "#". After the dial tone is received, the num­ber is sent.
Communication takes place in a simplex mode. In other words, the PTT BUTTON must be pressed each time you wish to transmit and it must be re­leased to receive.
At the completion of the call most systems re­quire a "#" to be sent to disconnect the user from the telephone system. Others require "
" to be sent at the
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".
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Placing A Manually Dialed Call
1. If the "SCN" status flag is on, press SCAN
to turn scan off.
2. Select a channel in your radio system that has telephone interconnect capability. The radio should be programmed for DTMF op­eration on this channel.
3. Press and hold the PTT BUTT ON to k ey the transmitter .
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4. While holding the PTT BUTTON, press either the " required by the radio system to obtain a telephone line. The radio will transmit the selected tone.
5. Release the PTT BUTTON and listen for a dial tone.
6. When the dial tone is received, press an hold the PTT BUTTON and dial the desir ed telephone number. As you dial each num­ber , the DTM F sidetone will be hear d in the speaker as the radio transmits the DTMF tone.
7. Release the PTT BUTTON when the dial sequence is complete.
" button or the "#" button as
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Placing An Automatically Dialed Call
Ten (10) telephone numbers can be programmed
stored in the radio for automatic dial operation.
or Typically, telephone numbers that are into the radio by the maintenance personal each have a specific name (8 characters maximum) assigned. For example: "OFFICE" or "HOME". Telephone numbers that are meric keypad are named "PHONE x" (where "x" is the storage location 1 - 10) when they are stored. When "PHONE" menu, the last eight (8) entered digits of the number will be the name that appears in the display. To recall a programmed or stored number and complete a call, proceed as follows:
stored numbers are later recalled using the
stored in the radio using the nu-
programmed
8. When the called party answers, press the PTT BUTTON each time you wish to talk (transmit) and release it when you wish to listen (receive). If desired, enable private mode by pressing the PVT button.
9. At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT BUTTON and then press the "#" or
" button as the telephone interconnect
"
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system requires. Release the PTT BUT­TON .
1. If the "SCN" status flag is on, press SCAN to turn scan off.
2. Select a channel in your radio system that has telephone interconnect capability. The radio should be programmed for DTMF op­eration on this channel.
3. Press the MENU button until "PHONE" ap­pears in the display.
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4. Press the SEL button to scroll through the phone list until the programmed or stored name for the desired telephone n umber ap­pears in the display.
5. Press and release the PTT BUTTON to automatically dial the selected number.
6. When the called party answers, press the PTT BUTTON to transmit and release it to receive. Repeat as needed.
7. At the completion of the call, press the EXIT button. The radio will then transmit the dis­connect digit to hang-up.
Editing The Programmed Telephone Numbers Or Storing A New Telephone Number
Any of the programmed or stored telephone num­bers may be edited using the "PHN EDIT" menu. This menu also allows new phone numbers to be stored (added) to the list. Up to a maximum to ten (10) different numbers can be progr ammed and/or stored in the radio.
2. Press the SEL button until the nam e for the desired telephone number appears in the display.
3. Enter the new number using the numeric keypad. If a mistake is made, press the MONITOR B UTTON to abort and then enter the correct number.
4. After the correct number has been entered, press EXIT to enter the new number and return to normal operation.
"KEY LOCK" MENU (Scan and System models)
The "KEY LOCK" menu allows the keypad (SCAN button and the twelve (12) numeric buttons) to be locked or disab led to pr e v ent accidental activ a­tion. If this menu is programmed into the radio, lock and unlock the keypad as follows:
Lock The Keypad
1. If the "SCN" status flag is on, press SCAN
to turn scan off.
1. Press the MENU button until "PHN EDIT" appears in the display.
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2. Press the MENU button until "KEY LOCK" appears in the display.
3. Press the SEL button until "LOCKED" is displayed.
2. Press the MENU button until "ALERT" ap­pears in the display.
4. To lock the keypad press the EXIT button.
Unlock The Keypad
1. Press the MENU button until "KEY LOCK"
appears in the display.
2. Press the SEL button until "UNLOCKED" is display ed.
3. To unlock the keypad pr ess the EXIT button.
"ALERT" MENU (Scan and System models)
The "ALERT" menu allows the alert tones to be disabled or enabled. If this menu is programmed into the radio, disable and enable the alert tones as follows:
Disable The Alert Tones
1. If the "SCN" status flag is on, press SCAN
to turn scan off.
3. Press the SEL button until "DISABLED" is displayed.
4. To disable the tones press the EXIT button.
Enable The Alert Tones
1. Press the MENU button until "ALERT" ap-
pears in the display.
2. Press the SEL button until "ENABLED" is displayed.
3. To enable the tones press the EXIT button.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
The radio’s features or "personality" are pro­grammed using an IBM PC or compatible computer. For field progr amming, a full screen portable PC can be used. Programm ing software is pro vided on 5-1/4 floppy or 3-1/2 inch disks. This software uses a series of screens and windows to guide you through a programming session.
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PROGRAMMABLE BY CHANNEL
RADIO PROGRAMMABLE
Transmit and Receive Frequencies
8-Character Alphanumeric Display (Channel Designator)
Tone or Digital Channel Guard Encode/De­code
Type 99 Tone Decode
Transmit Power Level High or Low
Transmit STE On or Off
Channel Busy Lockout
Carrier Control Timer
Backlight On or Off
Alert Tones On of Off
Switch Crystal Frequency
GE-STAR
Minimum Volume Level
GE-STAR Lanyard
Emergency Channel
Vehicular Charger Backlight
Control Knob Selects Channels, Modes or Channel Guard
Mode Control (Scan or System Radio)
Menu Selections (Scan or System Radio)
Home Mode or Home Channel (Depending on Control Knob Programming (Scan or Sys­tem Radio)
Scan Enabled or Disabled (Scan or System Radio)
Priority-One and Priority-Two Scan Channel (Scan or System Radio)
GE-STAR sent with Channel Guard
Channel Scan (Scan or System Radio)
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Selected Channel is Priority-One Scan Channel (Scan or System Radio)
DTMF Enabled Per Mode (Scan or System Radio)
Ten (10) Telephone Numbers (Scan or Sys­tem Radio)
OPERATING TIPS
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Antenna location and condition is important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low areas of terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building can severely 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 improv ement ma y be obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical. Mo ving a few y ards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve comm unication. Vehicular oper ation can be aided with the use of an externally mounted antenna.
Battery condition is another important factor in the trouble free operation of a portable radio . Always properly charge the batteries.
Always observe all of the Federal Communica­tion Commission’s rules and regulations.
Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Com munications 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 r esult in a smoothly functioning radio network.
When using your two-wa y radio, rem ember 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 mak e 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 ov er all other messages. If someone is sending an emer­gency message - such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR!
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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 conversa­tions brief and confine them to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possi bl e.
5. Using your radio to send personal mes­sages (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 o verhear 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 8.
4. Slide the battery pack fully into the radio until the battery release latch clicks into place.
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Figure 8 - Installing the Battery Pack
Figure 9 - Removing the Battery Pack
REMOVING THE B ATTER Y 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 9.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
After receiving a new rechargeable battery pack from the factory, it should be fully charged before placing it into service. T his also applies to r echarge­able batteries that have been stored f or 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.
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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 dev elop a reduced capacity condition sometimes called the "Memory Effect". T his condition can occur when a battery 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 that 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 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 state.
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT
To remove the swivel mount, slide a flat blade screwdriver underneath the spring retainer and twist. While twisting, slide the swiv el m ount out from under the holder. See Figure 10.
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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.
Figure 10 - Swivel Mount Removal and Replacement
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected portable radios with appropriate factory installed F4 Options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the F actory Mutual Research Corporation. 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.
Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electrical Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous areas may be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
BATTERIES
Only batteries identified with a green latch shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual Intrinsically Safe . Use of nonspe­cified batteries voids Factory Mutual approval. The following battery pack options are approved for use in intrinsically safe radios:
PAPA1F Rechargeable Battery, Extra High
Capacity (Tall Case)
PAPA1G Rechargeable Battery, High Ca-
pacity (Short Case)
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ACCESSORIES
PANC1N Antenna, 440 - 512 MHz,
Whip
The following accessories are approved for use with intrinsically safe radios. Use of accessories other than those listed voids Factory Mutual approval.
PAAC1J Earpiece Kit
PAAE3E Speaker/Microphone
PAAE3G Speaker/Microphone/
Antenna
PANC1B Antenna, 136 - 151 MHz, Helical
PANC1C Antenna, 146 - 162 MHz, Helical
PANC1D Antenna, 157 - 174 MHz, Helical
PANC1F Antenna, 440 - 470 MHz, Helical
PANC1G Antenna, 470 - 494 MHz, Helical
PANC1L Antenna, 403 - 440 MHz, Whip
PANC1U Antenna, 378-440 MHz, Helical
PANC1V Antenna, 492-512 MHz, Helical
PAHC1C Belt Clip
PAHC1D Swivel M ount with Belt Loop
PAHC5N Case, Leather, with Belt Loop
(Short Case)
PAHC1F Case, Leather , with Belt Loop (T all
Case)
PAHC1K Shoulder Strap, Leather, with
Mounting Plate
PAHC5R Holster, Plastic
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WARRANTY
A. Ericsson Inc . (hereinafter "Se ller" ) warrants to the o rig inal pu rchase r for use (here inafte r "Bu yer") that Equi pmen t manufactured by Seller shall be free
from defects in mater ial , wor kman ship and title, and shal l confor m to its publis hed s pecif ication s. With respect to any Equ ipme nt not manu factured 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 ma nufacturer shal l apply. Batteries are excluded from this warran ty but are warranted under a se parate Nickel-Cad mium Ba ttery Warr anty.
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-r echargeable batteries, operable on arrival only.
2. for parts and accessories (except as no ted in B .1) sold by Seller’s Service Parts Operation, ninety (90) da ys.
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 defective or damaged part or parts
thereof, or (ii) by making available at Seller’s f actory any necessary repaired or replacement parts. Any repaired or replacement part furnished hereunder shall be war ran ted for the re ma inder of the war ran ty p er i od of the Equip me nt in which it i s i ns tal led. Where such failure cannot be corre cte d by Sel le r’s reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price. Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no change 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 pur po ses eithe r at its p lace of busi ness dur ing n or mal busine ss ho urs, for mobi le or person al equi pmen t, or at th e Buyer’s locatio n, 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. Equipment located off-shore is not eligible for no-charge labor.
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 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 FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.
1-800-592-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711).
ECX-362S
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NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY W ARRANTY
A. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buy er") 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 f oregoing warranty, Seller shall correct the f ailure 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 pr eceding 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 (i ncluding negligence), stri ct 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 SHALL 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.
1-800-592-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711).
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ECX-841C
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Police
State Police
Fire
P o ison Control
Ambulance
Life Sa ving and Rescue Squad
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ericsson Inc.
Private Radio Systems Mountain View Road Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 1-800-592-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711)
Printed in U.S.A.
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