Professional Radio
GP320
User Guide
68P64110B22A
Issue: July 1999
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Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation and Control Functions . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Programmable Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Audio Signal Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . . 8 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Removing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removing the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing the Belt Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning the Radio On-Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Radio’s Volume . . . . . . . . . 12
Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Radio Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selective Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Making a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Receiving a Selective Call . . . . . . . . . .14
Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lone Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Whisper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Call Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) . . . . . . . .20
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Safe and Efficient Operation . . . . . . . . . . .21 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy. . . .21 Radio Operation and EME Exposure . . . .22 Electromagnetic Interference
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Operational Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicles with an Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. . . 22
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Blasting Caps and Areas . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operational Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Damaged Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Radio Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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This user guide covers the operation of the GP320 Portable Radio.
Please read pages 21 to 23 before using this radio
OPERATION AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The numbers below refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover.
1.On-Off / Volume Knob
Used to turn the radio on or off, and to adjust the radio’s volume.
2.Side Button 1 (programmable)
3.Push to Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold down this button to talk, release it to listen.
4.Side Button 2 (programmable)
5.LED Indicator
Green: Successful power up. Red: Radio transmitting.
Red Flashing: Channel busy - when receiving. Yellow: Radio called.
Yellow Flashing: Radio call reminder alert. Red Flashing: Low battery warning - when transmitting.
6.Microphone
Speak clearly into the microphone when sending a message.
7.Antenna
8.Accessory Connector
Connects headsets, remote speaker/ microphones and other accessories. Replace attached dust cap when not in use.
The two side buttons on your radio can be programmed to activate the radio features. The following table shows the features that can be assigned to these buttons.
OVERVIEW RADIO
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RADIO OVERVIEW
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To monitor the selected channel for any activity |
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Monitor/Cancel |
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to cancel a current outgoing or incoming call. |
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Radio Call |
To make an individual or group selective call. |
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Transmit Power |
To toggle your radio’s transmit power level between High and Low power |
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Emergency |
To activate the Emergency alarm call. |
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Lone Worker |
To identify yourself as a lone worker. Radio enters emergency sequence unless |
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Call Forward |
To transfer calls automatically to another radio if you are unable to take the call. |
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Whisper |
To increase the microphone gain to allow you to speak quietly. |
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High pitched tone Low pitched tone
Tone |
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Power Up - Radio self-test
OK
Power Up - Radio self-test
Fail.
Button Error
Force Monitor(PTT pressed)
Feature Enable Side
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Feature Disable Side
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Channel Busy / Engaged
Individual Call Alert
Tone |
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Call Reminder
Group Call Alert
TOT Pre Alert
Monitor Alert
Call Failed
Hardware error - tone continues until valid operation.
Lone Worker Reminder
Low Battery
Incoming Ringing Tone
Outgoing Ringing Tone
OVERVIEW RADIO
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Tone |
Description |
Channel Free Beep
Incoming Emergency Alert
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