Operator’s Manual
MM-011553-001
Rev. A, Apr/08
M/A-COM
M7200 Series
Digital Mobile Radio
with Vehicular Tactical Network (V-TAC)
MM-011553-001, Rev. A
MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
- Jul/07 Initial Release.
A Apr/08 Updated operating information.
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CREDITS
This device is made under license under one or more of the following US patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 5,148,482;
5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229; 4,716,407; 4,972,460; 5,502,767; 5,146, 497; 5,164,986; 5,185,795.
The voice coding technology embodied in this produc t is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights,
copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way con vert the Object Code into
human-readable form.
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All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.
NOTICE!
This product conforms to the European Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. Do not dispose of this product in a public landfill. Take it to a
recycling center at the end of its life.
This manual covers M/A-COM products manufactured and sold by M/A-COM, Inc.
Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs,
alterations or substitutions of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.
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typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by M/A-COM,
Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be
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without the express written permission of M/A-COM, Inc.
Copyright© 2008, M/A-COM, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION....................................................................................................6
2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION .....................................................................................7
2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS ................................7
2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations........................................................7
2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS.............................................................8
2.2.1 Mobile Antennas..............................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Approved Accessories.....................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Contact Information.........................................................................................................9
3 OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................10
3.1 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS.....................................................................................................10
3.2 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................10
4 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS..................................................................................11
4.1 OPERATING TIPS.....................................................................................................................11
5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................12
5.1 REMOTE CONTROL HEAD OPERATION.............................................................................12
5.2 INTERCOM OPERATION ........................................................................................................13
5.3 V-TAC OPERATION.................................................................................................................13
6 OPERATION........................................................................................................................................14
6.1 CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS .................................................................................14
6.2 POWER UP AND VOLUME CONTROL.................................................................................15
6.2.1 Power Up.......................................................................................................................15
6.2.2 Volume Control.............................................................................................................16
6.3 SELF-TEST.................................................................................................................................16
6.4 LOGIN TO THE NETWORK ....................................................................................................16
6.5 LOG OFF THE NETWORK.......................................................................................................17
6.6 TURNING THE RADIO OFF....................................................................................................17
6.7 MENU DISPLAY AND CONTROL AREA..............................................................................17
6.8 RADIO STATUS ICONS...........................................................................................................18
6.9 DWELL DISPLAY.....................................................................................................................18
6.10 PERSONALITY .........................................................................................................................18
6.10.1 Profiles...........................................................................................................................18
6.10.2 Talk Groups...................................................................................................................19
6.11 ALERT TONES..........................................................................................................................19
6.12 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE....................................................................................................20
6.13 DUAL-TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY.......................................................................................23
6.14 KEYPAD COMMANDS (SYSTEM MODEL CONTROL HEAD)..........................................23
6.14.1 Password Entry..............................................................................................................24
6.14.2 DTMF Overdial.............................................................................................................24
6.15 CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE......................................................................................24
6.16 CHECKING OR CHANGING THE SELECTED TALK GROUP............................................24
6.17 ADJUSTING DISPLAY & BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS......................................25
6.18 STEALTH MODE ......................................................................................................................25
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6.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode ..................................................................................................25
6.18.2 Disabling Stealth Mode .................................................................................................25
6.19 ADJUSTING SIDE TONE AUDIO LEVEL..............................................................................25
6.20 CHANGE OPERATING MODE................................................................................................26
6.21 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING VOICE CALLS............................................................26
6.21.1 Receiving a Voice Call..................................................................................................26
6.21.2 Transmitting a Voice Call..............................................................................................27
6.22 ADJUSTING AUDIO TREBLE LEVEL ...................................................................................27
6.23 INTERCOM MODE...................................................................................................................27
6.24 TALK GROUP LOCK OUT.......................................................................................................28
6.24.1 Lock Out a Talk Group..................................................................................................28
6.24.2 Unlock a Talk Group.....................................................................................................29
6.25 SCANNING................................................................................................................................29
6.25.1 Checking or Changing Active Scan Mode ....................................................................29
6.25.2 Scanning Priority...........................................................................................................30
6.26 MAKING SELECTIVE CALLS ................................................................................................30
6.26.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (System Model Control Head)................................30
6.26.2 Speed Dialing a Selective Call ......................................................................................31
6.26.3 Receiving a Selective Call.............................................................................................31
6.26.4 Terminating a Selective Call .........................................................................................31
6.27 SELECTIVE ALERT..................................................................................................................31
6.27.1 Sending Selective Alert Messages.................................................................................32
6.27.2 Receiving Messages.......................................................................................................33
6.27.3 Defining Pre-Programmed Messages ............................................................................33
6.28 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS (SYSTEM MODEL CONTROL HEAD)..............33
6.29 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS......................................................................................34
6.29.1 Declaring an Emergency Call or Alert ..........................................................................34
6.29.2 Silent Emergency...........................................................................................................34
6.29.3 Clearing an Emergency Call or Alert ............................................................................35
6.29.4 Receiving an Emergency Call .......................................................................................35
6.29.5 Dismissing an Emergency Call......................................................................................36
6.30 ENCRYPTION ...........................................................................................................................36
6.30.1 Automatic Encryption....................................................................................................36
6.30.2 Manual Encryption (System Model) .............................................................................37
6.31 PRESET BUTTONS...................................................................................................................37
6.32 DYNAMIC REGROUPING.......................................................................................................38
6.33 GPS COORDINATES ................................................................................................................38
6.34 V-TAC FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................38
6.34.1 Extended Coverage Modes (“XCOV” & “XCOV-TG”)...............................................39
6.34.2 V-TAC GPS Interlock ...................................................................................................41
6.34.3 Scene-Of-Incident Mode (“SOI”)..................................................................................41
6.34.4 Mobile-Only Mode (“Mobile”) .....................................................................................42
6.34.5 Manually Changing V-TAC Mode................................................................................42
6.34.6 Displaying V-TAC Information ....................................................................................43
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7 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................44
8 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE..............................................................................................................46
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9 WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................47
FIGURES
Figure 6-1: System Model.......................................................................................................................14
Figure 6-2: Scan Model...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 6-3: Personality Structure Example .............................................................................................19
TABLES
Table 2-1: Rated Power and Recommended Minimum Safe Lateral Distance.........................................8
Table 6-1: Front Panel Default Controls and Functions..........................................................................15
Table 6-2: Icons and Descriptions...........................................................................................................18
Table 6-3: M7200 Alert Tones................................................................................................................ 19
Table 6-4: Basic Menu Structure.............................................................................................................21
Table 6-5: Keypad Function Commands.................................................................................................23
Table 6-6: Scan Modes............................................................................................................................29
Table 6-7: Status of Selective Alert.........................................................................................................33
Table 7-1: Basic Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................44
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1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions
that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
The WARNING symbol calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if
not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not
proceed beyond a WARNING symbol until the conditions identified are fully
understood or met.
The CAUTION symbol calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not performed correctly or adhered to, could result in a risk of danger, damage
CAUTION
to the equipment, or severely degrade the equipment performance.
The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental information, which may improve
system performance or clarify a process or procedure.
The ESD symbol calls attention to procedures, practices, or the like, which could expose
equipment to the effects of Electro-Static Discharge. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent ESD when handling circuit modules.
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2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION
2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control
information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines.
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full
knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC
limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any
other use.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by M/A-COM, Inc. could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses RF energy or radio waves to send and
receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are not limited
to, electric power, sunlight, and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other
forms of electromagnetic energy, which, when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high
levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop
standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for
both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins
of protection. All two-way radios marketed in North America are designed, manufactured, and tested to
ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend
specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they
inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer
to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your
exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequency
radiation/index.html
2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations
Your M/A COM, Inc. M7200 mobile two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with the FCC RF
energy exposure limits for mobile two-way radios before it can be marketed in the United States. When
two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of
and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be
facilitated by the use of a label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your M/A COM,
Inc. M7200 two-way radio has an RF exposure product label. Also, your M7200 Installation and
Operator’s Manuals include information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure
and to satisfy compliance requirements.
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