Ericsson VRC Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

VRC
Vehicular Repeater

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NOTICE!

This ma nu al covers Er i cs so n and General Electric prod ucts

manufactured and sold by Ericsson Inc.

NOTE!

Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an author­ized service technician or facility designated by the supp lier.
Any repairs, alterations or substitution of recommended parts
made by the user to this equipment not approved by the

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Ericsson Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the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
Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical
errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs
and/or equipment, ma y be made by
notice. Such changes wil l be inc orporat ed into new editi ons of this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduc ed or tr ansmitt ed in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording,
for any purpose, without the express written permission of

Copyright © January 1997, Ericsson Inc.

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Ericsson Inc.

Ericsson Inc.

, without any warranty.

, at any time and without

Ericsson Inc.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

A list of the possible hazards are:

1. Explosive Atmospheres

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

2. Interference To Vehicular Electronic Systems

Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid
breaking sys-tems, electronic cruise control systems, etc.,
are typical of the types of electronic devices that may
malfunction due to the lack of protec-tion from radio
frequency energy present when transmitting. If the vehicle
contains such equipm ent, consult the dealer fo r the make
of vehicle and enlist his aid in determining if such elec­tronic circuits perform normally when the radio is trans­mitting.

3. Dynamite Blasting Caps

Dynamite blasting caps may be caused to explode by
operating a radio within 500 feet of the blasting caps.
Always obey the "Turn Off Two W ay Radio" signs posted
where dynamite is being used. When transporting blasting
caps in your vehicle :

a. Carry the blasting caps in a closed metal box with a soft

lining.

b. Leave the radio OFF whenever the blasting caps are

being put into or removed from the vehicle.

4. Radio Frequency Energy

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

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OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Two way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications
Commission (FC C). As an operator of two way radio equip­ment, the user must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that
apply to the intended type of radio operation. Following these
rules will help to eliminate confusion, assure the most effic ient
use of existing radio chan nels, and result in a smoo thly func­tioning radio networ k.

When using the radio, remember these rules:

1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or
emergency mes-sage. In conventional mode the radio
operates in much the same way as a telephone "party line"
therefore always listen to make sure that the line is
clear--tha t no on e else is on the air--b efore sen ding any
messages. If someone is sending an emergency message-

-such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident-

-KEEP OFF THE AIR!

2. Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by
Federal Law.

3. It is against the law to send false call letters or a false
distress or emergency message.

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

5. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an
emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Only those
messages essential for the business operation may be
sent.

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