Maxon Telecom SP-140, SP-130 User Manual

SP-130/140 Series

Synthesized Scanning Radio

Operating
Instructions

About Your SP-130/140 Series Radio

Maxon's SP-130/ 140 Series radios feature 4 / 16 channel operation with
superior performance and reliability. Operation and functions for
Maxon's SP-130/ 140 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..........................................................

SP-130/ 140 Series Features....................................................

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

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

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ...............................

Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip....................................

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

SP-130/ 140 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........................................................................

Warranty Statement.................................................................

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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 - equipped

CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical

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

radio equipment.

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

not actually wishing to transmit.

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
sradio.

Unpacking Information

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

Radio
Battery Pack
Antenna
Spring Belt Clip
Operating Instructions

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

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SP-130/140 Series Features

• Wideband frequency separation

• 1/ 5 Watts programmable output power

• Programmable 12.5/25 kHz channel spacing

• Channel scan

• Priority channel scan

• Look back channel

• CTCSS/DCS tone signalling

• Busy channel lockout

• Time-out timer

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