Maxon PM180 User Manual
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1. Safety / Warnings
2. Features
3. Appearance of PM180 Series Mobile Radio
4. Controls & Keys
5. Menu Description
6. Terminal Description
7. Specifications
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Table of Contents
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Government law restricts the operation of unlicensed radio transmitters within government
controlled territories.
Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.
Refer service to qualified technicians only.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (GASES, DUST, FUMES, etc.)
Shut OFF the transceiver while refueling or while parked in gasoline service stations.
Do not carry spare fuel containers in the trunk of your vehicle if your transceiver is mounted in the
trunk area
INJURY FROM RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Do not operate your transceiver when somebody is either touching the antenna or standing within
two to three feet of it to avoid the possibility of radio frequency burns or related physical injury.
1. Safety / Warnings
Notices
Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving, it is dangerous.
This transceiver is designed for a 13.8V DC power supply. Don’t use a 24V battery including
over DC 16V supply to power on the transceiver.
Do not put the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid or wet areas, nor unstable surfaces.
Do not modify the transceiver for any reason.
Please keep it away from interferential devices (such as TV, generator, Medical devices etc.)
Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it close to heating
appliances.
If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, turn OFF the power
immediately. Contact an Authorized Dealer.
Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods; the transceiver may overheat.
Do not operate the transceiver when vehicle engine is stopped for extended periods. The
vehicle engine may not be started due to low battery.
Do not use incompatible accessories from other manufactures. It could result in damage and or
malfunction to the accessory and or to the radio.
Precautions
Please read carefully the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver
damage:
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The transceiver operates on 12V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity and
voltage of vehicle before installing the transceiver.
Power Cable Connection
1. Check for an existing hole, conveniently located in the firewall, where the power cable can be passed through.
If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet
2. Run the power cable though the firewall and into the engine compartment.
3. Connect the red lead to the (+) battery terminal and the black lead to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.
4. Coil the surplus cable and secure it with a retaining band.
Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables so the transceiver can be removed for servicing while keeping
the power applied.
For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket and
screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.
When replacing the fuse in the DC power cable, be sure to replace it with a fuse of the same value.
Never replace a fuse with one that is rated with a higher value.
Installing the Transceiver
1. Mark the position of the hole in the dash, using the mounting bracket as a template. Using a 4.2mm (5/32 inch)
drill bit, drill the holes, then attach the mounting bracket using the supplied screws.
Mount the transceiver within easy reach of the user and where there is sufficient space at the rear of the
transceiver for cable connections.
2. Connect the antenna and the supplied power cable to the transceiver.
3. Slide the transceiver into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied hex-headed screws.
4. Mount the microphone hanger in a location where it will be within easy reach of the user.
The microphone and microphone cable should be mounted in a place where they will not interfere with the
safe operation of the vehicle.
Electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected from the
radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting.
Typical examples include electronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. If your
vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid
in determining if they will perform normally while transmitting
Preparation
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Connecting Microphone
1. Insert the microphone plug into jack on the front panel of the transceiver.
Be sure the tab on the microphone plug is facing the left hand side (Figure 1-2).
2. Mount the microphone on the microphone hanger where it will be
within easy reach of the user.
3. To remove the microphone plug, press the tab on the connector
while pulling the plug out of the transceiver jack.
Supplied Accessories
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before
discarding the packing. If any item are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim
with the carrier immediately.
DC power cable with 15A Fuse ............................................................................................................. 1
Mounting Bracket .................................................................................................................................... 1
Screw set
5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw .......................................................................................................... 4
Hex-headed screw with washer ...................................................................................................... 4
Spring washe ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Flat washer ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Microphone (with cable) ......................................................................................................................... 1
Microphone hanger (with 4 x16 mm self-tapping screws) .................................................................... 1
User manual ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Figure 1-2) Installation and Removing of the Microphone
Microphone
Spring Washer
M4 x 6mm
Hex-headed Screw
Heat Sink
(Aluminum Diecasting)
Antenna Connector
DC Power Cable
Power Input
Connector
Fuse
Red(+) Cable
Black(-) Cable
5x16mm
Self-tapping Screw
Flat Washer
M4 x 6mm
Hex-headed Screw
Mounting Bracket
12V Vehicle Battery
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2. Features
The followings are the main features of the PM180 Series Mobile Radio:
128 x 32 Dots Graphic LCD
512 Channels and 32 Groups are Selectable.
Channel Spacing: 12.5 / 25kHz (12.5kHz for USA)
Wide Band Coverage (VHF: 136~174MHz; UHF: 400~470, 450~520MHz)
Call Guard Squelch of Standardized CTCSS / DCS
Identification Origination (2 Tone and 5 Tone)
Built-in Scrambler (Inversion Type)
Built-in Compander (Compressor and Expander)
GPS Data Communication (Option)
Normal Scanning / Priority Scanning
BCL (Busy Channel Lock) / BCLO (Busy Channel Lock Out)
5W / 10W / 20W / 40W (UHF) / 50W (VHF) Power Switchable
Selectable Squelch Level (0~10)
Time-Out Timer (TOT)
Standard DTMF Encode and DTMF Decoder with ANI Function
Programmable Home Channel Function
Emergency & Built-in Emergency Microphone
Talk Around
Internal or External Speaker
Remote Radio Stun / Revive (Uses 5 tone)
Ignition Function / Horn Alert / Public Address
4W Front-Mounted Speaker
Heavy-Duty Microphone
Various Parameters and PC Downloading Methods
Built-in D-SUB15 Accessory Connector
PC Program Tuning
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3. Appearance of PM180 Series Mobile Radio
Figure 4-1) Appearance PM180 Series
Hand MIC
Speaker
EXT Speaker Jack
DC Power CableHeat Sink
(Aluminum Diecasting)
15 Pin Accessory ConnectorAntenna Connector
MIC Jack
Emergency MIC
TX/RX Status LED
Power ON/OFF
Volume Switch
Programmable Function Button
Enter Switch
Channel UP/DOWN Switch
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Power ON / OFF Volume Switch
Press and hold the knob over 2 seconds to turn the mobile radio on and off.
Rotate to adjust the volume level from 1 to 16. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume and
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
When the knob is pushed less than 2 seconds, Squelch can be changed.
4. Controls & Keys
Figure 5-1) PM180 Front Panel
Speaker
MIC Jack
Emergency MIC
TX/RX Status LED
Power ON/OFF
Volume Switch
S Key
A Key
B Key
Key
Enter Switch
Channel UP/DOWN Switch
Welcome SC NM Team 1
Display
It is a 125 x 36 LCD graphic type. Each icon indicates related operation.
Figure 5-2) PM180 Series LCD Indicator
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CH 001
RSSI
Display
Channel & Status Display
CTCSS/DCS
Alert ON/OFF
2/5 TONE
Scramble Narrow/Wide
Key Lock
Compander
RF Power Level
Status
Scan
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