Midland Olympian User Guide

User’s Guide

Olympian™ Series

8/32/128 Channel VHF-FM Mobile Transceiver

8/32/128 Channel UHF-FM Mobile Transceiver

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Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide

FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY

The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF energy. Proper operation of this radio under normal conditions results in user exposure to RF energy below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communication Commission limits.

Mandatory Safety Instructions to Installers and Users:

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use and work related operations only. Radio operators must have the knowledge to control their exposure conditions and the exposure conditions of bystanders and/or passengers to satisfy the lower exposure limit allowed for General Population.

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, DO NOT operate the transmitter of this mobile radio when a person outside the vehicle is within 36 inches (92 centimeters) of the antenna.

The antenna supplied by the manufacturer or radio dealer must be mounted at a location such that during radio transmission, no person or persons can come closer than the above indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna, i.e. 36 inches. To comply with current FCC RF exposure limits, the antenna must be installed at or exceeding the minimum safe distance stated above, and in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer or supplier.

Vehicle Installation Instructions:

The antenna used for this transmitter must be mounted on the center of the roof ONLY and must be installed in vehicle having the following characteristics in order to prevent bystanders and passengers from being exposed to levels exceeding the limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure environment:

1. All passengers must be sitting under a solid metal roof.

2. Rooftop width must be at least 72 inches (183 centimeters) OR the edges of the physical boundary of the vehicle must be at least 72 inches apart.

DO NOT operate the radio without the proper antenna installed. Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied or recommended by the manufacturer or radio dealer. The antenna gain must not exceed 0 dBd. By not following the antenna recommendations you may be exposing person(s) to excess radio frequency radiation. You may contact your radio dealer or the manufacturer for further instructions.

DO NOT transmit more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting for more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. This radio is transmitting whenever the TX/Busy indicator is red or the  icon is displayed. Pressing the PTT switch on the side of the microphone normally causes the radio to transmit.

 The preceding information is provided to make you aware of RF exposure and

how to ensure that this radio is operated within FCC RF exposure limits.

You, as the qualified end-user of this radio device must control the exposure conditions of bystanders to ensure the minimum separation distance, stated above for satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance, is maintained between the antenna and nearby persons. Transmit only when all person(s) are at least the minimum distance from the

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Contents

Conventions and Symbols in this Book ................................... 4

Disclaimer ................................................................................ 4

Safety....................................................................................... 4

Introduction .............................................................................. 6

Radio Models ....................................................................... 6

Radio Features..................................................................... 6

Recommended Accessories ................................................ 8

Radio Controls ......................................................................... 8

Front Panel........................................................................... 8

Rear Panel ........................................................................... 9

Backlit LCD Details............................................................... 9

Setup...................................................................................... 10

Unpacking .......................................................................... 10

Installation .......................................................................... 10

Basic Operation ..................................................................... 11

Turning the Radio On and Off ............................................ 11

Channel Selection .............................................................. 11

Bank Selection ................................................................... 11

Receiving Transmissions from Other Radios..................... 12

Transmitting to Other Radios ............................................. 13

Scanning Channels ............................................................ 14

Editing Your Scan List ........................................................ 17

Programmable Functions....................................................... 19

Key Assignment Notes ....................................................... 23

Message Display Quick Reference........................................ 23

Error Codes ........................................................................ 23

Function Codes .................................................................. 24

Specifications......................................................................... 25

Olympian™ Mobile Connectors ............................................. 26

Warranty Statement ............................................................... 27

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Conventions and Symbols in this Book

 This symbol marks a “caution”. Cautions are special

notices which you should read and follow carefully to avoid possible damage to your equipment and to avoid potential danger to yourself or other people.

! This symbol marks an “important point”. Important points

are specific instructions which should be followed closely for proper operation.

 This symbol marks a “note”. Notes are hints or tips which

offer additional information to help you.

Disclaimer

Midland Radio Corporation is committed to continuous quality improvements, for this reason specifications may change without prior notice.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. Midland assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer of this equipment also cannot guarantee that changes in the equipment made by unauthorized people will not affect the transceiver’s performance or functions.

Safety

Your Olympian™ mobile transceiver has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the radio:

 Read the instructions in this book carefully. Be sure

to save it for future reference.

 Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on

the radio itself.

 Be sure the PTT button is not pressed when you do

not need to transmit.

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 Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical

blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

 Do not operate the transmitter of any radio unless all

RF connectors are secure.

 All equipment must be properly grounded for safe

operation.

 Do not allow children to operate or play with the radio

equipment.

 Never attempt to disassemble or service the radio

yourself. All equipment should be serviced by a qualified

technician. Contact you local dealer or communications coordinator for assistance.

 It is mandatory that radio installations in vehicles

fueled by liquefied petroleum gas conform to the NFPA 58 standard. National Fire Protection Association

Standard, NFPA 58, applies to radio installations in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas with the 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.

 Do not allow the antenna to touch or come in very

close proximity with the eyes, face, or any exposed body parts while the radio is transmitting.

 The above warning list is not intended to include all

hazards that may be encountered when using this radio.

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Introduction

Congratulations! By choosing the Midland Olympian™ mobile transceiver, you have selected a professional grade radio. Its rugged design will provide years of reliable service and its sophisticated software allows many customizable options.

Radio Models

There are six models in the Olympian™ mobile radio line. The models differ only by band of operation and channel capacity.

MO-1008 – 8 channel VHF, 136-174 MHz. MO-1032 – 32 channel VHF, 136-174 MHz. MO-1128 – 128 channel VHF, 136-174 MHz. MO-4008 – 8 channel UHF, 430-470 MHz. MO-4032 – 32 channel UHF, 430-470 MHz. MO-4128 – 128 channel UHF, 430-470 MHz.

Radio Features

The Olympian™ series mobile transceiver is a programmable, synthesized radio featuring:

5 45 Watts (UHF)/50 Watts (VHF) transmit power. 5 Watt

low power selection available.

5 12.5 KHz and 25 KHz channel spacing programmable

per channel.

5 6 programmable buttons. The function of each button is

assigned by dealer programming.

5 Noise squelch level software programmable per channel.

The channel squelch level may also be adjusted using a programmable button.

5 Flexible scan programming allows for two priority

channels to be assigned. Priority scan, priority transmit and priority lookback are programmable. Scan talkback and nuisance delete are available. A scan escape function button may be programmed.

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5 Easy scan list editing. 5 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes are programmable

per channel. In addition, up to three custom CTCSS tone frequencies may be programmed into the radio.

5 A 2-tone decode sequence may be programmed for each

channel. Up to 10 sequences are programmable per radio. Each sequence includes setup for individual and group calls.

5 A 2-tone call function may be programmed for each

channel. One of the 10 available 2-tone sequences may be sent with a programmable button press.

5 A busy channel lockout feature is programmable per

channel. An override function is available to allow transmission during repeater hangtime.

5 A transmit time-out timer may be programmed to limit

continuous transmission time. A PTT release and penalty timer are also programmable.

5 A public address mode allows the radio and microphone

to be used as a public address system when connected to an external public address speaker.

5 A talk-around function button may be programmed to

allow for repeater talk-around without using an additional channel.

5 A programmable emergency mode may be activated by a

programmable function button or external foot-switch.

5 An external horn output is available to notify you of a call

when you’re away from the vehicle.

5 A password function is available to prevent unauthorized

radio operation. When programmed, a four keypress sequence must be entered each time the radio is turned on, in order to operate the radio.

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Recommended Accessories

AA-1470A Remote speaker ACC-4473 Replacement microphone ACC-704 Desktop microphone ACC-709 DTMF microphone

Radio Controls

Front Panel

1 3 42

1. Power/volume knob. Rotate clockwise to turn on the radio.

6 7

Rotate further clockwise to increase volume.

2. TX/Busy indicator. Lights green when channel is busy and

red when radio is transmitting.

3. Backlit LCD display. Provides radio status and channel

information.

4. and buttons. Programmable function buttons,

normally used for channel selection.

5. Internal front speaker.

6. Microphone jack.

and

buttons. Programmable function buttons, dealer customized to provide the features and convenience you require.

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Rear Panel

1 2

3 4

1. SO-239 antenna connector.

2. 13.6 V DC power connector (negative ground only).

3. 3.5 mm mono audio jack for external speaker connection.

4. High density DB15 option interface connector.

Backlit LCD Details

Transmit indicator

Receive signal

strength

Low transmit

power

High transmit

power

Open audio

path

Scan priority

channel

Scan

indicator

Talk-around

Off-hook

scan stop

indicator

Key lock indicator

Scan list indicator

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