Maxon sl70 User Manual

SL-70W Series

Synthesized Scanning Radio

Operating
Instructions

About Your SL-70W Series Radio

Maxon's SL-70W Series radios feature 16 channel operation with
superior performance and reliability. Operation and functions for
Maxon's SL-70W Series radios are described in this manual.

We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the
radio.

Application of some of the functions described in this manual is
determined by the system you use. Your Maxon Dealer will
program your radio so that you have the greatest number of
functions possible relative to your needs.

Should you have questions regarding the operation of the radio,
please consult your Maxon Dealer.

About Maxon America, Inc.

Maxon America, Inc. designs and manufactures professional FM
two-way radio equipment to serve a wide variety of communication
needs. Maxon produces equipment for the Land Mobile Radio and
Specialized Mobile Radio markets (business, industrial, government
and public safety).

Table of Contents

Safety Information.................................................................

Unpacking Information..........................................................

SL-70W Series Features..........................................................

Description of Radio Components.........................................

Antenna Installation...............................................................

Battery Pack Removal / Belt Clip Installation..........................

Battery Charging and Care.....................................................

SL-70W Series Operation......................................................

Power On -Volume.................................................

Transmit.................................................................

Receive..................................................................

Power Off..............................................................

Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones.............................

Scan Modes.........................................................................

Normal Channel Scan...........................................

Priority Channel Scan............................................

Other Scanning Features......................................................

Look Back.............................................................

Scan Channel Delete.............................................

CTCSS/DCS Scanning............................................

Normal Scan TX....................................................

Priority Scan TX.....................................................

Priority Only TX....................................................

Receive Only Scan................................................

Licensing and Service Information........................................

Recycling / Disposal of Batteries..........................................

Software Copyrights.............................................................

Maintenance........................................................................

Limited Warranty.................................................................

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Safety Information

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in
General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromag­netic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. 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 and Federal Communications
Commission limits.

WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the

antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

WARNING -DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter -

CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical

CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T)

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.

equipped radio equipment.

blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it
is a type especially designed and qualified for such use.

when not actually wishing to transmit.

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Unpacking Information

Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the
following items:

Radio
Battery Pack
Antenna
Belt Clip
Operating Instructions

If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer or Maxon.

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SL-70W Series Features

• Wideband operation

• Channel scan

• Priority channel scan

• Look back channel

• CTCSS/DCS tone signalling

• Busy channel lockout

• Time-out timer

• Programmable 12.5 to 25 kHz channel spacing (per channel)

• HI / LO power switch provides full 5 Watts or battery saving

~1.5 Watts output

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