Legacy ML3215, ML3245 Operating Manual
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Table of Contents
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements - for Occupational Use Only........……… 1
Safety Information.................................……………………………………………………….. 1
About Topaz3...........................................…………………………………………………….. 2
About Your Legacy ProLine Radios.............…………………………………………………… 2
Unpacking and Checking Equipment..........…………………………………………………… 2
Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features..……………………………………………. ….. 3
Radio Operation.......................................……………………………………………………… 4
Power On /
Transmit...............................………………………………………………………. 4
Radio Functions.......................................……………………………………………………… 4
Tone
Signaling.........................……………………………………………………………………4
Scan Modes........................................………………………………………………………….5
Normal Channel
Scan..........................………………………………………………………… 5
Priority Scan TX ............................……………………………………………………………… 5
Priority Look Back Scan
............…………………………………………………………………. 5
Priority Select Scan............…………………………………………………………………….. 5
Vacant Channel Scan............…………………………………………………………………,, 5
Nuisance Delete....................................……………………………………………………. 5
Busy Channel Lockout............................…………………………………………………… 5
Marked Idle..........................................…………………………………………………….. 5
TX Delay..............................................…………………………………………………….. 5
Time-Out-Timer (T-O-T)............................. ………………………………………………. 5
Time-Out-Timer Penalty (TX Inhibit)............………………………………………………. 5
Two-Tone Decode.................................……………………………………………………. 5
VOX (Voice Operated X-mit) ............……………………………………………………….. 5
P/A Mode .................................…………………………………………………………. 5
Mode Operation and Function Setup............…………………………………………………. 6
Power On............………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Channel Change............………………………………………………………………………… 6
Transmit ............………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Channel Option View............………………………………………………………………….. 6
Channel Option Settings Menu ...........………………………………………………… 6
System Option Settings Menu ............……………………………………………………… 10
Display Option Settings Menu ............………………………………………………………… 13
P/A Option Settings Menu ............……………………………………………………………… 14
ACC-733 DTMF Microphone Operation............………………………………………………... 14
Licensing and Service Information..…………………………………………………………. 15
FCC Licensing......................................…………………………………………………………. 15
Service...............................................…………………………………………………………. 15
Maintenance..........................................…………………………………………………………. 15
Software Copyrights................................………………………………………………………… 16
Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty.........…………………………………………………………….16
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements -
for Occupational Use Only
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action
in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment.
Topaz3 / Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the
use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in
user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0dBd. The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum operating duty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical push-to-talk configurations. This radio is NOT
approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work
related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers
and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 47.7 inches (121 cm) between any persons and the antenna.
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.
CAUTION - DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the
time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the “TX” icon on
the radio display is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button on the radio’s microphone.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the transmitter of ML3215, ML3245 mobile radios when someone
(bystanders) outside the vehicle is within 47.7 inches (121 cm) of the antenna.
Antenna installation must be limited to the center of the roof-top of a vehicle where the passengers are below the metallic
ground plane (roof-top) to ensure compliance.
NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands.
All radios must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits
unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
Safety
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio unless all RF connectors are secure and any open
connectors are properly terminated.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
CAUTION - All equipment must be properly grounded for safe operation.
WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio equipment.
WARNING - All equipment should be serviced by a qualified technician.
WARNING - It is mandatory that radio installations in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas conform to the following
standard: National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 58 applies to radio installations in vehicles fueled
by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas with LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space
within the interior of the vehicle. This standard requires that:
1. Any space containing radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space in which the LP gas container and its
fittings are located.
2. Remote (outside) filling connections shall be vented to the outside.
About Topaz3
Topaz3 is the exclusive supplier of Maxon®, Legacy and TruTalk brand communication products.
Our product line ranges from FCC licensed two-way radios suitable for Business and Industry (B&I) markets like farm,
government, law enforcement, utility, etc. to consumer communications equipment for recreational and light-duty business
markets.
Product offerings include a variety of UHF and VHF handheld and mobile radios, repeaters and RF link modules as well as
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios, MURS (Multi User Radio Service) radios, Citizen’s Band radios and weather
monitors.
Available accessory items include a variety of carrying cases, spare batteries, desktop and mobile chargers,
ear bud speaker microphones and more for each radio model.
For additional information on our product line, visit our website: www.topaz3.com
About Your Legacy ProLine Radio
The Legacy ProLine models ML3215 (VHF) and ML3245 (UHF) are fully programmable, synthesized radios featuring:
• 32 Channels of operation
• 8-Character alphanumeric display
• 2 or 45 Watts output power
• Channel scan
• 38 Standard and 11 non-standard CTCSS tones
• 104 DCS Codes
• Approved to MIL-STD810F specifications
• Scan channel delete
• Busy channel lockout
• Programmable CTCSS / DCS tones and two-tone decode
• Wide / narrow channel spacing
• TX Inhibit
• VOX operation
• Public address mode
• Nuisance Delete
• Die-cast aluminum frame, polycarbonate cabinet
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the radio. Application of some functions described in this
manual are determined by the system you use. Your radio communications Dealer will program your radio for you
to have the greatest number of functions possible relative to your needs.
Should you have questions regarding the operation of this radio, consult your radio communications Dealer, or contact
the Topaz3 Customer Service Department: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 499.
Unpacking Information
Carefully unpack the radio and its accessories. Use the item list below to identify the components included in the product
packaging, to ensure that no items are discarded in the packing materials.
Radio Body
Microphone
Mounting hardware
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Mounting Bracket
Operating Instructions
Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features
Radio Front
A. Power / volume control - Powers radio on and adjusts radio volume.
B. Squelch control – adjust radio carrier squelch setting.
C. Microphone jack – Attaches standard microphone or optional DTMF microphone.
D. Backlit LCD - Provides visual confirmation of radio settings.
E. T/A button – Bypass a repeater tower on a repeater channel pair for radio to radio communications.
F. Scan button – Enters channel scanning of channels in scan list.
G. Mode button – Enters menu tree for turning on / off radio features and functions.
H. Monitor button - Press and hold to turn radio squelch off; release to turn squelch on.
I. Weather – Selects NOAA weather channels, press scan to scan for nearest weather channel.
J. Auxilary button – Toggles on or off an installed option.
K. Channel selector buttons – Selects channel and used in conjunction with mode button.
L. Speaker
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B
C
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Radio Back
A. Antenna connector
B. 15 pin interface connector
C. 3.5 mm mono external speaker jack
D. 13.8V DC Power cord
A
H
F
K
D
L
D
B
C
Backlit LCD Features
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A. 8-Character alphanumeric display - Shows current channel setting, CTCSS or DCS tone code setting, and other
function indicators.
B. Transmit (TX)) indicator
C. Receive (RX) indicator
D. Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) indicator - Shows VOX operation is active, allowing hands-free radio transmissions
E. Monitor (MON) indicator – Shows monitor mode (used to open squelch and check for channel activity).
F. Time Out Timer (TOT) indicator - Shows transmit timer mode is active, which prevents transmissions when timer expires.
G. Weather (WX) – Shows NOAA weather station mode.
H. T/A - Shows repeater bypass activated.
I. Auxiliary (AUX) – Shows internal auxiliary option is active.
J. Scan (SCAN) indicator - Shows scan function is active.
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K. Audible Tone (BEEP) Indicator - Shows
beep" tone function is active.
L. High power (H) indicator - Shows high power is active (used for increased range and penetration).
M. Low power (L) indicator - Shows low power is active (used for battery conservation in short range conditions).
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A
C
D
E
F
H
G
I
J
K
L
Radio Operation
Power On / Transmit
Power on the radio by turning the power / volume control (A) clockwise out of detent. You will hear a confirmation tone
on power-up and display will show
the control to desired volume level.
A
C
. To check the radio volume, press and hold the monitor button (B) then rotate
B
Adjust the squelch setting located behind the volume control by rotating the squelch control (C) counter clockwise for loose
squelch and fully clockwise for tight squelch.
Press up or down channel selector buttons to choose the desired channel. Press the monitor button to check the channel
for activity. To avoid interrupting another user, make sure the channel is clear before you begin transmitting.
To transmit, place the radio microphone approximately 2” (5 cm) from your mouth. Press and hold the P-T-T
bar while speaking in a normal tone. Release the P-T-T bar when you are finished speaking; the radio will be
placed into receive mode.
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