Midland PL-2245P, PL-2215P Operations Manual

ProLine Series

PL2215P / PL2245P

Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements -

for Occupational Use Only...................... 1

II. About Topaz3............................................. 3

III. About Your Legacy ProLine Radios............... 4

IV. Unpacking and Checking Equipment............ 5

V. Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features....6

VI. Getting Started........................................... 7

Charging the NiMH Battery Pack.................. 7

Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack....... 9

Installing the Antenna................................ 10

Installing the Belt Clip................................ 10

Installing the Speaker Mic. Jack Cover........... 10

Attaching the Optional Speaker Mic.............. 11

VII. Radio Operation......................................... 12

Power On / Transmit................................. 12

VIII. Radio Functions......................................... 13

CTCSS Tone Signaling........................... 13

Scan Modes.......................................... 13

Normal Channel Scan............................ 13

Priority Channel Scan.............................. 14

Nuisance Delete...................................... 14

Busy Channel Lockout.............................. 15

Marked Idle............................................ 15

TX Delay................................................ 15

Time-Out-Timer (T-O-T)............................. 15

Time-Out-Timer Penalty (TX Inhibit).............. 15

Battery Save............................................ 16

Low Battery Warning................................. 16

Two-Tone Decode................................... 17

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IX. Compatible PL2215P / PL2245P Accessories.17

X. Licensing, Safety and Service Information.... 18

FCC Licensing........................................ 18

Safety Information................................... 18

Service................................................. 19

XI. Maintenance............................................ 19

XII. Software Copyrights.................................. 20

XIII. Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty.............. 21

I. 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 / Legacy 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.

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.

• 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 users exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.

• When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth.

• This device has been approved for use, at a maximum duty factor of 50%, using the specific belt clip and leather belt-holster tested for body-worn SAR compliance. Other belt clips or body-worn accessories may

I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements

for Occupational Use Only, continued

not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS use Maxon, Legacy and TruTalk authorized accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker mics, etc.

• The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T bar on the radio.

• These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance. Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation.

II. 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 FRS (Family Radio Service), 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

III. About Your Legacy ProLine Radios

The Legacy ProLine models PL2215P (VHF) and PL2245P (UHF) are fully programmable, synthesized radios featuring:

 2 Channels of operation  2 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, wide/narrow channel

spacing, and two-tone decode

 TX Inhibit  Die-cast aluminum frame, polycarbonate cabinet  Locking single-pin accessory connector  Battery save circuitry  Tri-color status LED  Spring steel belt clip

To assure satisfaction from the radio, we urge you to thoroughly read the operation and function information in this manual before operating your ProLine Series radio.

Application of some of the functions described in these Operating Instructions are determined by the system you use. Your radio communications Dealer will program the 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 with your radio communications Dealer, or contact the Topaz3 Customer Service Department: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 499.

IV. Unpacking and Checking Equipment

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 Antenna Battery Charger (with plastic spacer

stored in charger base) AC Adapter NiMH Battery Pack Speaker Microphone Jack Cover Belt Clip Screw Set Operating Instructions

If any items are missing or damaged, you should contact the Topaz3 Customer Service Department for assistance: 1-800-821-7848, Ext. 499.

V. Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features

A) Push-To-Talk (P-T-T) button (left side of radio) Press and

hold while speaking into the radio microphone, release to listen to incoming messages

B) Monitor button (left side of radio) Press and hold to turn

radio squelch off. Release to turn squelch back on.

C) Microphone (front of radio) D) Speaker (front of radio) E) Channel switch (top panel of radio) F) LED Indicator (top panel of radio) Identifies transmit

(red), receive (signal only) orange, (signal + TONE) green, setup mode (orange), battery low (flashing red)

G) Power / volume control (top panel of radio) Powers radio

on and adjusts radio volume

H) Speaker microphone jack (right side of radio)

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