Midland Radio PL5164 User Manual

I.1.1.1

PL5161 / PL5164

Operating Instructions

Pro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY............4

I.1 CAUTION VHF AND UHF RADIOS (PL5151/PL5164)........................................................................................... 4

I.2 CAUTION VHF RADIO (PL5151).............................................................................................................................. 4

I.3 CAUTION UHF RADIO (PL5164).............................................................................................................................. 4

II ABOUT TOPAZ3 ................................................................................................................................................5

III ABOUT YOUR LEGACY PROLINE RADIOS...........................................................................................5

IV UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................6

V RADIO CONTROL BUTTONS / OPERATION FEATURES .......................................................................7

VI GETTING STARTED.....................................................................................................................................8

VI.1 CHARGING THE NIMH BATTERY PACK............................................................................................................. 8

VI.2 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................................................... 8

VI.3 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA.................................................................................................................................. 9

VI.4 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP ................................................................................................................................ 9

VI.5 INSTALLING THE SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACK COVER........................................................................... 9

VI.6 ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE................................................................................ 9

VII RADIO OPERATION...................................................................................................................................10

VII.1 POWER ON / TRANSMIT.................................................................................................................................... 10

VIII

IX MODE OPERATION AND FUNCTION SET UP .....................................................................................13

X SYSTEM OPTION SETTING .........................................................................................................................23

RADIO FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................11

VIII.1 TONE SIGNALING ............................................................................................................................................... 11

VIII.2 SCAN MODES........................................................................................................................................................ 11

VIII.3 NORMAL CHANNEL SCAN................................................................................................................................ 11

VIII.4 PRIORITY SCAN TX ............................................................................................................................................ 11

VIII.5 PRIORITY LOOK BACK SCAN ......................................................................................................................... 11

VIII.6 PRIORITY SELECT SCAN.................................................................................................................................. 11

VIII.7 VACANT CHANNEL SCAN................................................................................................................................. 11

VIII.8 NUISANCE DELETE ............................................................................................................................................ 11

VIII.9 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT.............................................................................................................................. 11

VIII.10 MARKED IDLE................................................................................................................................................. 11

VIII.11 TX DELAY .........................................................................................................................................................12

VIII.12 TIME-OUT-TIMER (TOT)............................................................................................................................... 12

VIII.13 TIME-OUT-TIMER PENALTY (TX INHIBIT).............................................................................................12

VIII.14 BATTERY SAVE............................................................................................................................................... 12

VIII.15 LOW BATTERY WARNING........................................................................................................................... 12

VIII.16 TWO-TONE DECODE...................................................................................................................................... 12

VIII.17 VOX (VOICE OPERATED X-MIT) ................................................................................................................ 12

IX.1 POWER ON................................................................................................................................................................. 13

IX.2 CHANNEL CHANGE ................................................................................................................................................ 13

IX.3 TRANSMIT................................................................................................................................................................. 13

IX.4 CHANNEL OPTION VIEW ...................................................................................................................................... 13

IX.5 LOW BATTERY......................................................................................................................................................... 13

IX.6 CHANNEL OPTION, SYSTEM OPTION & DISPLAY OPTION SETTING...................................................... 16

IX.7 CHANNEL OPTION SETTING................................................................................................................................ 17

IX.8 RX/TX TONE OPTION SETTING........................................................................................................................... 18

IX.9 NO TONE SELECT.................................................................................................................................................... 18

IX.10 CTCSS TONE SELECT......................................................................................................................................... 19

IX.11 DCS TONE SELECT .............................................................................................................................................19

IX.12 INVERT DCS TONE SELECT............................................................................................................................. 20

IX.13 TX OUTPUT POWER HIGH/LOW SETTING.................................................................................................. 20

IX.14 NORMAL SCAN LIST ON/OFF SETTING........................................................................................................ 21

IX.15 PRIORITY SCAN LIST ON/OFF SETTING ...................................................................................................... 21

IX.16 TWO-TONE OPTION SETTING......................................................................................................................... 22

X.1 SYSTEM OPTION MENU DISPLAY FORMAT.................................................................................................... 23

X.2 BEEP TONE ON/OFF SETTING.............................................................................................................................. 24

X.3 VOX OPTION ON/OFF SETTING........................................................................................................................... 24

X.4 VOX SENSITIVITY SETTING................................................................................................................................. 25

X.5 TIME-OUT-TIMER SETTING................................................................................................................................. 25

X.6 TOT PENALTY SETTING........................................................................................................................................ 26

X.7 BUSY CHANNEL LOCK OUT ON/OFF SETTING............................................................................................... 26

X.8 MARKED IDLE OUT ON/OFF SETTING.............................................................................................................. 27

X.9 SCAN SETTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

X.9.1 SCAN SETTING MENU.............................................................................................................................................................. 27

X.9.2 SCAN MODE SETTING .............................................................................................................................................................28

X.9.3 SCAN SPEED TIME SETTING..................................................................................................................................................28

X.9.4 SCAN DELAY TIME SETTING ................................................................................................................................................ 29

X.9.5 LOOK BACK TIME SETTING.................................................................................................................................................. 29

X.9.6 PRIORITY SCAN SETTING...................................................................................................................................................... 30

X.10 TX DELAY ON/OFF SETTING................................................................................................................................ 30

X.11 POWER SAVE SETTING ......................................................................................................................................... 31

X.12 POWER SAVE ON TIME SETTING....................................................................................................................... 31

X.13 POWER SAVE OFF TIME SETTING ..................................................................................................................... 32

X.14 POWER SAVE DELAY TIME SETTING ............................................................................................................... 32

X.15 CLEAR TO TALK ON/OFF SETTING ................................................................................................................... 33

X.16 ROGER BEEP ON/OFF SETTING.......................................................................................................................... 33

X.17 DISPLAY OPTION SETTING.................................................................................................................................. 34

X.18 CHANNEL DISPLAY FORMAT SETTING ........................................................................................................... 34

X.19 NAME DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................................ 34

X.20 CHANNEL NO. DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................ 35

X.21 FREQUENCY DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................... 35

X.22 DISPLAY SLIDE ON/OFF SETTING...................................................................................................................... 35

XI LICENSING, SAFETY AND SERVICE INFORMATION ......................................................................36

XII MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................................36

XIII XIV

SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS...................................................................................................................36

TOPAZ3 / LEGACY PRODUCT WARRANTY ....................................................................................37

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.

I.1 CAUTION VHF AND UHF RADIOS (PL5151/PL5164)

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.

• 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 PTT bar on the radio.

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

I.2 CAUTION VHF RADIO (PL5151)

• 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 not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS use authorized accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker microphones, etc.

I.3 CAUTION UHF RADIO (PL5164)

• This device has been approved for use, at a maximum duty factor of 50%, using the specific leather belt-holster (ACC-304) tested for body-worn SAR compliance. Other belt clips or body-worn accessories may not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS use authorized accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker microphones, etc.

• If you wear the transceiver on your body, using the metal belt-clip p/n 560-100-0017, ensure that the antenna is at lease 2 inch (5cm) from your body while your are transmitting

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 lightduty 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 PL5161 (VHF) and PL5164 (UHF) are fully programmable, synthesized radios featuring:

• 16 Channels of operation

• 8 Character alphanumeric display

• 2 Watts or 5 Watts output power

• Channel scan

• 38 Standard and 11 non-standard CTCSS tones

• 104 DCS Codes

• Two Tone Decode

• 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)

I. Mode button (front of radio) J. Up/Down select buttons (front of radio) K. Scan button(front of radio)

VI GETTING STARTED

VI.1 CHARGING THE NIMH BATTERY PACK

You will need to charge the battery pack fully before initial use. For best results from your charging cycle, follow these tips:

• Ensure the ambient temperature is between 41 and 104° F (5 and 40° C) while charging. Temperatures

outside this range may not fully charge the battery.

• Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a NiMH battery pack before charging. Using the radio

during the charging cycle will hinder correct charging.

• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause the life of the battery

pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged.

• If the battery is stored for 2 months or more, it is a good idea to complete the charge / discharge cycle two

or three times to allow the battery capacity to return to normal.

• Never dispose of the battery in fire - it can explode causing personal injury.

• Never attempt to disassemble the battery or remove its case material or charging contacts. Do not short the

battery terminals.

NOTE: The first few uses from the battery will not be at “normal” capacity. After repeating the charge / discharge cycle two or three times, the battery capacity will increase to provide full capacity.

1. Plug the AC adapter cable in the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger, then into an AC outlet.

2. Slide the NiMH battery pack (or the radio equipped with a NiMH battery pack) into the charging slot.

3. Ensure that the metal contacts on the battery pack come in contact with the charging terminals.

4. When charging the NiMH battery pack alone, insert the provided plastic spacer (stored in charger base) into the charging well, then insert the battery pack.

5. The charger LED will light to advise that charging has begun. Charge the standard battery pack for 9 hours. THEN REMOVE THE PACK OR RADIO FROM THE CHARGER.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The ACC-410 SLOW charger DOES NOT TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY after the charging cycle has been completed. Damage to the battery or reduced battery life may result if charged in

excess of the recommended charging time.

VI.2 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

NOTE: After recharging the battery pack, REMOVE IT FROM THE CHARGER. Charging the battery pack for

more than 5 days may reduce the battery life.

The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the pack with the manufacturer’s recommended model.

Average battery pack life from the supplied 750 mAh battery is 8+ hours; the optional 1350 mAh battery, 10+ hours. This service time is calculated using 90% standby, 5% transmit and 5% receive time and 5W operation.

After charging the battery pack as described, you are ready to install it to the radio body. Simply;

1. Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the guides on the back of the radio.

2. Slide the battery pack up along the back of the radio until the release latch locks. To remove the battery pack, push down on the release latch and slide the pack downward, and away from the radio.

VI.3

Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the radio by holding the antenna at its base and turning it

until seated. Do not overtighten.

The antenna should never be used to carry your radio, or as a base to clip radio accessories. Misuse of the antenna can cause damage, and reduce your radio’s performance.

VI.4 INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

We recommend that the belt clip is installed on the radio. It keeps the radio from coming in contact with hot surfaces, and away from your body if heat build-up occurs with excess transmissions.

Use the two supplied screws to install the belt clip. If a replacement is needed, use a screw designed to the exact specifications as the original, to prevent accidental contact with internal circuitry, or possible personal injury. Never

glue in conjunction with the provided screws. Some of the glue’s components may crack the radio back panel, causing radio damage and possible personal injury.

VI.5

If you are not using an accessory, install the provided cover over the speaker microphone jack using the screw supplied. This will keep the radio water resistant.

VI.6

1. Insert the speaker microphone jack into the radio.

2. Use the thumbscrew attachment on the speaker microphone to make connection to the radio.

NOTE: The radio is not fully water resistant while the speaker microphone is attached.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

clockwise

use

INSTALLING THE SPEAKER MICROPHONE JACK COVER

ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER MICROPHONE

VII RADIO OPERATION

VII.1 POWER ON / TRANSMIT

Power on the radio by turning the power / volume control clockwise out of detent. You will hear a confirmation tone on power-up. To check the radio volume, press and hold the monitor button then rotate the control to desired volume level.

Use the channel switch to choose the desired channel. Press the monitor button to check the channel for activity. To avoid interrupting another user, make sure the channel is clear before you begin transmitting.

To transmit, place the radio microphone approximately 2” (5 cm) from your mouth. Press and hold the PTT bar while speaking in a normal tone. Release the PTT bar when you are finished speaking; the radio will be placed into receive mode.

When the battery pack voltage becomes too low for operation to continue, a tone will sound, LOW Batt will show in the display, the LED will blink red and the battery icon located in the lower left corner of the display will flash empty. The radio will allow only one more transmission - change or charge your battery. Refer to the “Low Battery Warning” section of this manual.

VIII RADIO FUNCTIONS

VIII.1 TONE SIGNALING

To help block out unwanted calls to your radio, the PL5151 and PL5164 can be programmed by your radio

communications

Dealer to look for tones.

VIII.2 SCAN MODES

Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a number of channels. Your radio communications Dealer will help you define a scanning mode and your channel "scan list".

Once the scan list has been established, initiate scan by pressing the SCAN button. The SCAN icon will show in the upper left corner of the display to confirm radio scanning.

VIII.3 NORMAL CHANNEL SCAN

If a conversation is detected on any of the channels in the scan list, the radio will stop on that channel and you will

be able to hear the conversation. In normal scan, you will be able to transmit on that active channel during the programmable scan delay time. (The scan delay time is the amount of time the radio will stay on that channel once activity has ceased. Dealer programmable, 4 - 7 seconds is typical).

The radio will resume scanning once the scan delay time has expired, and will continue to scan until the channel is changed. In scan mode, if radio power is turned off and on, the radio will return to the scan mode until a channel is changed.

VIII.4 PRIORITY SCAN TX

A single channel may be programmed as the "Priority" channel. The radio will constantly monitor this channel

while scanning and when stopped on an active channel. If a call is detected on the priority channel, the radio will automatically move to, and remain on, the priority channel. Priority channel activity takes precedence over all other conversations. During the scan mode if a PTT is initiated the radio will transmit on the priority channel.

VIII.5 PRIORITY LOOK BACK SCAN

A single channel may be programmed as the "Priority" channel. The radio will constantly monitor this channel

while scanning and when stopped on an active channel. If a call is detected on the priority channel “during a conversation”, the radio will automatically move to, and remain on, the priority channel. Priority channel activity takes precedence over all other conversations.

VIII.6 PRIORITY SELECT SCAN

The selected channel becomes the priority channel. As you change the channel that channels frequency will

become your new priority channel. Priority channel activity takes precedence over all other conversations.

VIII.7 VACANT CHANNEL SCAN

The radio will automatically scan for the first open channel. Once a channel is found normal scan operation will

take place. All radios you intend to communicate must be programmed for this same scan function.

VIII.8 NUISANCE DELETE

During receiving a signal or scan delay time, if the monitor button is pressed, the current receiving channel is deleted in scan list and is no longer scanned. When the power is turned off and on, the deleted channel is restored to the scan list.

VIII.9 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT

When the RX signal is being received, the radio’s transmitter is disabled. Dealer programming makes this feature active or disabled.

VIII.10

When used in conjunction with busy channel lockout, the transmitter is allowed to operate as long as valid RX tone is received. Dealer programming makes this feature active or disabled.

MARKED IDLE

VIII.11

The TX will remain active for approximately 180 seconds even though P-T-T button is released when using CTCSS tones. This eliminates squelch tail by sending CTCSS turn-off code (No Tone TX).

VIII.12

The purpose of the time-out-timer is to prevent any single person from using a channel for an extended period. The time-out-time can be programmed from 10 seconds to 990 seconds by your radio Dealer. When active the TOT icon will show in the display.

VIII.13

When TOT is applied, transmission will be inhibited after time-out-time time expires. This TX inhibit time can be selected and programmed by your Dealer from 1 second to 100 seconds. For instance, when TOT is set to 3 minutes and TOT penalty is set to 5 seconds, if you continuously transmit for 3 minutes, the radio will stop transmitting. A tone will sound with each PTT bar press until the 5-sec. TX inhibit time expires.

Press the P-T-T bar after the TX inhibit time expires to resume transmitting.

VIII.14

The battery save function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed (no bars are being pressed, no controls are being used, etc.)

When the channel is not busy and no operation is performed, battery save is enabled. When an operation is performed, or a signal is received, battery save is disabled.

VIII.15

When the battery power goes below a pre-determined value, the LED will blink red and a tone sounds. The radio will then allow only one more transmission. After that, the transceiver will stop transmitting. Replace or recharge the battery pack.

VIII.16

Each channel can be programmed with two-tone decode by your radio communications Dealer. Two-tone selections are: Individual Call, Group Call and Super Group Call.

VIII.17 VOX (VOICE OPERATED X-MIT)

Allows your radio to PTT with the sound of your voice for hands free operation. Your radio has VOX sensitivity adjustment for noisy or windy conditions. VOX icon will be displayed when option is turned on.

TX DELAY

TIME-OUT-TIMER (TOT)

TIME-OUT-TIMER PENALTY (TX INHIBIT)

BATTERY SAVE

LOW BATTERY WARNING

TWO-TONE DECODE

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