HARRIS P-801T Users Manual

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P-801 User’s Manual

Voice Terminal Radio

P-801 User’s Manual

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Notices to the user

Warnin

•Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed
transmitters within the territories under government control.

•Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or
both.

•Refer service to qualified technicians only.

•Do not operate your transceiver in explosive atmospheres
(gases, dust, fumes, etc.)

FCC Warnin

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This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in
the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to oper­ate this equipment id an unauthorized change or modification is
made.

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Information to the digital device user required by the FCC

FCC limits

RF
Interference

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designe d to prov ide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment gen erates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipm ent do es cau se harm ful
interference to radio or television reception, t he user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

•Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the a service center for technical assistance.

Accessory Installation

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Overview

The P-801 can be used with a variety of optional accessories
including; batteries, antennas, and microphones. This section
tells you how to install the accessories before your f irst use of the
radio. refer to each accessory manual for specif ics on installation
and operation.

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Installing the Battery Pack

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Preparation

Procedure

Your battery is not charged at the factory. Refer to the battery
instructions and charge the battery before you install it.

Follow the steps in the facing table to install yo ur battery.

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Installing the Battery Pack (continued)

Step Action

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Match the four grooves on the battery pack with the corresponding
catches on the back of the radio.

Slide the battery back along the grooves until that battery drops onto the
catches.

Push the battery until the release latch on the base of the radio locks.

Installing the Antenna

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Procedure

Follow the steps below to install the radio antenna.

Step Action

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Mate the antenna screw post with the connector on the top of the radio.
Turn the antenna clockwise until the antenna base is flush with the top

of the radio.

insert figure

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Installing the Belt Hook

Procedure

Follow the steps below to install you r rad io’s belt hook.

Step Action

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Align the holes on the belt hook with the mounting holes on the radio as
shown.

Screw the belt hook in place using the two 3x6 mm screws.

Installing Universal Connector Accessories

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Overview

Procedure

The universal c onn ector is used to con nect several types of acces­sories.

Follow the steps in the table below to install accessories that use a
universal connector

Step Action

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Insert the tab on the end of accessory’s connector into the slot on radio’s
connector.

Tighten the connector screw to secure the microphone in place.
The connector should be flush with the hou sing to keep the radio water
resistant.

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Covering the Universal Connector

When to cover
the connector

Procedure

If no accessory is used with the radio, cover the uni ver sal connec­tor with the cap to keep the radio water resistant

Follow the steps in the table below to cover the universal
connector.

Step Action

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Insert the tab on the end of the cover connector into the slot on radio’s
connector

Insert and tighten the 4x6 mm screw.
The cover should be flush with the housing to keep the radio water
resistant.

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OpenSky Explained

Overview

Overview

The P-801 Voice Terminal Radio is a key component of the
OpenSky network. This section gives an overview of the Open­Sky system and OpenSky features and benefits·

P-801 User’s Manual

OpenSky
network

The P-801 Voice Terminal Radio is a part of the OpenSky net­work. The OpenSky netwo rk is an integrated voice and data com­munications system. The network provides a communication
backbone that enables voice to be converted to digital informa­tion and then transmitted over a wireless network. Data applica­tions can be used simultaneous ly with voice over the same
network.

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OpenSky Explained (continued)

OpenSky
features and
benefits

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OpenSky connects seamlessly with existing applications and
provides significant user benefits.
OpenSky:

•Provides one communication system to many users and
agencies maximizing inter operability. One communication
system eliminates the need for a user to carry more than one
radio to communicate mission critical information.

•· Allows radios to automatically roam between base stations,
relieving radio users of the task of switching channels when
moving to a new coverage area.

•· Offers greater system availability by providing improved
peak traffic for all voice and data information.

•· Allows voice commu nication while data is being sent or
received without having to switch radio modes.

•· Locates users quickly and accurately in an emergency using
radios equipped with the Global Positioning System (GPS)
option.

•· Prio ritizes communications, eliminating non-essential
information and preventing information overload .