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LBI-38795A Operator’s Manual AEGIS EDACS ® M-PA SYSTEM MODEL PORTABLE RADIO Mobile Communications
LBI-38795A
Operator’s Manual
AEGIS EDACS® M-PA SYSTEM MODELPORTABLE RADIO
Mobile Communications
Copyright © May 1992, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . 5CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14VOICE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clear Modes . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table of Contents (Cont.)
Aegis Digital Mode . . . . . . . 16Aegis Private And Voice GuardPrivate Modes . . . . . . . . . . 16
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION . . . 20Receiving A Message . . . . . . 20Sending A Message . . . . . . 21Emergency Operation (TrunkedMode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . 23Wide Area System Scanning . . 24Scanning Trunked Groups . . . . 24Special Calls . . . . . . . . . . 26
Manually Dialed Telephone Inter-connect Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 29STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION . . 30CONVENTIONAL MODEOPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Receiving A Message . . . . . . 30Sending A Message . . . . . . 31Emergency Operation (Conven-tional Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 33Scanning ConventionalChannels . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
This manual is published by Ericsson GE Mo-bile Communications Inc. , without any warranty.Improvements and changes to this manual neces-sitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of cur-rent information, or improvements to programsand/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson GEMobile Communications Inc. , at any time andwithout notice. Such changes will be incorportatedinto new editions of this manual. No part of thismanual may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical,including photocopying and recording, for any pur-pose, without the express written permission ofEricsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
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Table of Contents (Cont.)
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . 34OPERATING RULES AND REGULA-TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . 36REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . . 36CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK . S38RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKDISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL ANDREPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 38GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERYWARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Figure 1 - Aegis EDACS M-PA System Model Radio
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
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INTRODUCTION
The Aegis EDACS M-PA System modelportable radio is a high-performance two-way ra-dio that provides clear voice, Aegis digital, andAegis private communications. The radio is alsocompatible with Voice Guard® communicationsystems. Personality programming allows maxi-mum integration flexibility into EDACS and con-ventional radio systems.
The radio must be equipped with the en-crypt/decrypt option before operation in Aegisprivate or Voice Guard modes is possible. Thisoption allows the radio to communicate usinghighly secure state-of-the-art Aegis and VoiceGuard encryption and decryption techniques.
Operating controls on the radio include arotatable system/group/channel control knob, ro-tatable volume control, 16-button keypad, push-to-talk, emergency and monitor buttons. Theon/off power switch for the unit is located on theremovable battery pack.
The 8-digit alphanumeric liquid crystal display(LCD) on the front of the radio displays the oper-
ating status of the radio. This backlit display alsohas sixteen status flags that indicate various op-erating conditions such as private communica-tions enabled, transmitter on, scanning, oremergency mode enabled.
The exact operation of your radio will varydepending upon the mode of operation, the ra-dio’s programming, and the particular radio sys-tem. Consult your radio system’s representativefor particular features that are programmed intoyour radio.
CONTROLS
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is located on the bat-tery pack. Sliding this switch up will supply powerto the radio from the battery pack. An audible clickwill be heard and the "ON" indicator will be ex-posed. When the radio is turned on, it will performa power-up self test and then resume operationon the previous operating system, group or chan-nel as displayed in the LCD. Sliding the switchdown will turn the radio off.
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VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
The VOLUME CONTROL KNOB is a rotatablecontrol on the top of the radio used to adjust thereceiver’s audio level in the speaker. Rotating thisknob in a clockwise direction will increase theaudio level. Counter-clockwise rotation will de-crease the audio level. Minimum levels may beprogrammed into the radio to prevent missed callsdue to too low of a volume setting.
CONTROL KNOB
The rotatable 16-position CONTROL KNOBlocated on the top of the radio may be pro-grammed to select trunked groups and conven-tional channels or it may be programmed to selectsystems. See SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SE-LECTION for details.
A stop plate may be installed under the knobto limit the maximum number of positions to lessthan sixteen (16). It is normally factory installedfor fifteen (15) positions.
PTT BUTTON
Pressing the PTT BUTTON on the side of theradio will enable the radio’s transmitter. The "TX"status flag in the display will turn on when the radiois transmitting. Releasing the PTT BUTTON willreturn operation to receive mode.
When operating in a trunked system, the radiomay be programmed to automatically transmit(without the operator pressing the PTT BUTTON)to maintain communication with the site controller.The "TX" status flag will turn on when the radio istransmitting.
MONITOR BUTTON
Trunked Mode
When operating in trunked mode, pressingthe MONITOR BUTTON after an individual callhas been received will return the radio to thegroup call mode. The radio will not respond on anindividual basis, but will then transmit group callswhen the PTT BUTTON is pressed. The radio willalso automatically return to the group call modeafter the programmed call-back time-out periodexpires.
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Pressing the MONITOR BUTTON will alsoclear any digits entered from the numeric keypadand return the radio to the selected group display.
In addition, this button is used to toggle be-tween group and regroup settings if the DynamicRegrouping mode (with deselect capability) hasbeen enabled by the site controller.
Conventional Mode
When the radio is operating in conventionalmode the MONITOR BUTTON is used to un-squelch the receiver. If programmed for the se-lected channel, it will also toggle Channel Guard(CG) and/or Type 99 (T99) signaling on and off.
Momentarily pressing the MONITOR BUT-TON will unsquelch the receiver. If programmed,pressing and holding the button for at least one(1) second will toggle CG and/or T99 signaling onor off. After a T99 call has been received, pressingthe MONITOR BUTTON will reset the radio for thenext call. Note: Selecting another channel willturn CG and T99 signaling back on if programmedfor the channel.
EMERGENCY BUTTON
When operating in trunked mode, pressingand holding the red EMERGENCY BUTTON ontop of the radio for approximately one (1) secondwill initiate an emergency call with voice operationon the programmed home group. If no homegroup is programmed into the radio, voice opera-tion will be on the selected group.
In conventional mode, initiating an emer-gency call by pressing the EMERGENCY BUT-TON will cause the radio to transmit GE-STARsignaling on the programmed emergency chan-nel. If no emergency channel is programmed,GE-STAR will be transmitted on the selectedchannel.
STEP BUTTON
The STEP button located on the keypad maybe programmed to select trunked groups andconventional channels or it may be programmedto select systems. See SYSTEM/GROUP/CHAN-NEL SELECTION for details.
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STEP is also used to scroll through the pro-grammed special call table when the special callmode is enabled.
SCAN BUTTON
Pressing the SCAN button on the keypad willtoggle scan operation on and off. When the radiois scanning, the "SCN" status flag in the displaywill show and all groups/channels on the scan listin the current system will be scanned.
SPECIAL CALL BUTTON
When operating in trunked mode, pressingSPC will switch operation from the group selectmode to the special call mode. The last selectedspecial call will be displayed.
While in special call mode, the next pro-grammed special call may be selected by press-ing STEP. Pressing 2nd then STEP will select theprevious programmed special call. The caller’s IDof the last received individual call and the lastreceived group call on the selected group are alsoselectable using this method. See Special Callsfor details.
2nd FUNCTION BUTTON
Seven (7) of the buttons on the keypad aredual-function buttons. Press and release the blue2nd function button to shift keypad selection to theA/D, PVT, STO, RCL, CLR, KEY or STS buttons.The following paragraphs describe operation ofthe shifted buttons.
Figure 2 - Keypad
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ADD/DELETE BUTTON (Shifted SCANButton)
When in trunked mode, pressing and releas-ing 2nd and then pressing A/D (shifted SCANbutton) will add the selected group to the scan listif it is not already on the list. Repeating thissequence will delete the group from the list. Whenthe selected group is on the scan list, the "S"status flag will show in the display.
In conventional mode, pressing and releasing2nd and then pressing A/D will scroll the selectedchannel’s scan priority between non-priority scan("S" status flag), priority-two scan ("2" status flag),priority-one scan ("1" status flag) and no scan (nostatus flags).
Scan must be turned off before groups orchannels can be added to or deleted from thescan list. See SCAN BUTTON for details.
PRIVATE BUTTON (Shifted SPC Button)
Private transmit mode is enabled or disabledby pressing and releasing 2nd and then pressing
PVT (shifted SPC button). When enabled, the"PVT" status flag in the display will turn on.
If the radio is programmed for forced privateoperation, "FRCD PVT" will be displayed when2nd-PVT is pressed; private transmit mode is notdisabled. If the selected group or channel is notprogrammed for private operation, "PVT DIS" willmomentarily show in the display when 2nd-PVTis pressed; the radio will not change to privatemode. See PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS foradditional details.
STORE BUTTON (Shifted Digit 1)
STO (shifted digit 1) allows ten (10) telephonenumbers and ten (10) radio ID numbers to bestored and later recalled with the RCL button.
Store a telephone number by entering thenumber (up to 29 digits) followed by an asterisk(*). Next, enter the storage location (1-10) andpress and release 2nd and then press STO."STORED" will be displayed for two seconds.
Store individual radio ID numbers by enteringthe ID number (1 - 16382) followed by a pound
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sign (#). Next enter the storage location (1-10) andpress and release 2nd and then press STO."STORED" will be displayed for two seconds.
RECALL BUTTON (Shifted Digit 3)
RCL allows the previously stored telephoneor radio ID numbers to be recalled. To recall anumber first enter an * or # (* for telephonenumber, # for radio ID number) and then enter thestorage location (1-10). Next press and release2nd and then press RCL and the number will bedisplayed.
CLEAR BUTTON (Shifted # Button)
To clear the last digit entered, press andrelease 2nd and then press CLR (shifted # but-ton). Holding CLR down will repetitively clear pre-vious digits. The radio will return to the lastoperating state when all entered digits arecleared.
KEY BUTTON (Shifted Digit 6)
Pressing and releasing 2nd and then pressingKEY (shifted digit 6) will display the current oper-
ating cryptographic number. See PRIVATE COM-MUNICATIONS for details.
STATUS BUTTON
The STS button will be used for future statusoperations.
KEYPAD LOCK FEATURE
To prevent accidental activation of the buttonson the keypad, simultaneously press SCAN andSPC to lock the keypad; "LOCKED" will be dis-played momentarily. To unlock the keypad, pressSCAN and SPC a second time; "UNLOCKED" willbe displayed momentarily.
INDICATORS
The radio’s liquid crystal display (LCD) lo-cated on the front panel has eight (8) alphanu-meric characters and sixteen (16) status flags.This display provides indications of the currentoperating system, group or channel and it dis-plays various other messages such as special callID names or numbers, and telephone intercon-nect numbers.
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LCD backlighting will turn on for a shortperiod anytime an active button is pressed or theCONTROL KNOB is rotated. Backlighting may beprogrammed to remain off at all times.
The sixteen (16) status flags located along thetop and bottom of the display indicate operatingmodes and conditions as follows:
EMG EMerGency mode - On indicates anemergency call has been initiated bythe user. Flashing indicates an emer-gency call has been received.
NC No Control channel - On indicates theradio is not receiving the trunked con-trol channel. Flashing indicates thetrunked system is in a failsoft condition(supervisory radios only).
HI HIgh power transmit - On indicatesthe selected system or channel hasbeen programmed for high powertransmit operation. Off indicates lowpower transmit.
MSG MeSsaGe - Flashing indicates an in-dividual call has been received(trunked mode).
T99 Type 99 tone decode - On indicatesType 99 tone decoding is enabled onthe selected conventional channel.Flashing indicates a T99 selective callhas been received and the radio mustbe reset to receive another T99 call.
CNV CoNVentional mode - On indicates theradio is operating in the conventionalmode.
SPC SPecial Call mode - On indicates thespecial call mode has been enabled(trunked mode).
PVT PriVaTe mode - On indicates privatemode is enabled and the radio willtransmit encrypted messages on theselected group or channel. Flashingindicates an encrypted message is be-ing received.
Figure 3 - Liquid Crystal Display
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TX Transmitter enabled - On when theradio is transmitting.
BSY BuSY - When in trunked mode, onindicates the radio is receiving a call;flashing indicates a call has beenqueued. In conventional mode, on in-dicates a carrier is being received.
CG Channel Guard - On indicates Chan-nel Guard encode/decode is enabledon the selected conventional channel.
BAT BATtery low - On indicates the batterypack’s charge is low.
S Scan list - On indicates the selectedgroup/channel is on the scan list.
1 priority 1 - On indicates the selectedconventional channel is designated asthe priority-one scan channel.
2 priority 2 - On indicates the selectedconventional channel is designated asthe priority-two scan channel.
SCN SCaN mode - On indicates the radio isscanning.
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR
The Universal Device Connector (UDC) islocated on the side of the radio just above the PTTand MONITOR BUTTONS. This connector pro-vides connections for the external accessoriessuch as a headset, a speaker-mike, or an emer-gency lanyard. When the radio is locked in avehicular charger/repeater the UDC provides theaudio and control connections between the radioand the vehicular charger/repeater. The UDC isalso used by the maintenance personnel whenthe radio is programmed.
ALERT TONES
The radio sounds five (5) basic alert tones or"beeps" to indicate various operating conditions.Alert tones may be programmed to remain off atall times.
• 500 Hz Tone – trunked failure tone -sounds when a trunkedfailure has occurred (calldenied, failed confirma-tion).
– low battery - sounds whenthe battery pack’s chargeis low.
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• 800 Hz Tone – private mode disabled -on a conventional chan-nel, sounds when the PTTBUTTON is pressed if pri-vate transmit mode haspreviously been disabled.
• 1000 Hz Tone – alert tone - sounds whena button is pressed and astatus change occurs
– channel access tone -sounds when a trunkedchannel has been as-signed and it is clear totalk.
• 1200 Hz Tone – private mode channel ac-cess tone - sounds whenthe radio is in the privatetransmit mode, a trunkedchannel has been as-signed and it is clear totalk.
• 2500 Hz Tone – call queued tone - soundswhen a trunked call isqueued.
OPERATION
POWER-UP
After the battery pack and antenna have beeninstalled, turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFFSWITCH on the battery pack up. After the radiohas completed a power-up self-test, it will beginoperation on the last operating state as displayedin the LCD. If programmed on, the power-up alerttone (beep) will be heard.
If the radio was previously operating in atrunking system and communication with this sys-tem’s control channel cannot be established, the"NC" status flag will turn on. This may occur if, forexample, the radio is out of range of the previoustrunking site. It may be necessary move to an-other location, select another trunking system, ora conventional channel.
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SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION
The radio may be programmed with one oftwo different system/group/ channel selectionmodes as follows:
• Systems are selected with the STEP but-ton; groups and channels are selected withthe CONTROL KNOB.
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• Systems are selected with the CONTROLKNOB; groups and channels are selectedwith the STEP button.
STEP Button Programmed For SystemSelectionCONTROL KNOB Programmed ForGroup/Channel Selection
System Selection
Press and release STEP to select the nextsystem programmed into the radio as indicated inthe display. To select the previous system, pressand release 2nd and then press STEP. Holding
down STEP will cause the radio to automaticallyscroll through the system list.
Upon reaching an end of the system list, theradio may be programmed to stop selection orwrap around (go from one end to the other).
Systems may also be selected by entering thesystem number from the numeric keypad andthen pressing STEP. If a number out of the pro-grammed range is entered, "RANGE" will be dis-played.
Group/Channel Selection
After the desired system is selected with theSTEP button, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to thedesired trunked group or conventional channel asindicated in the display. A stop-plate may beplaced under the knob which will limit the maxi-mum positions to less than sixteen (16).
CONTROL KNOB Programmed For SystemSelectionSTEP Button Programmed ForGroup/Channel Selection
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System Selection
Rotate the CONTROL KNOB to the desiredsystem as indicated in the display. A stop-platemay be placed under the knob which will limit themaximum positions to less than sixteen (16).
Group/Channel Selection
After the desired system is selected with theCONTROL KNOB, press and release STEP toselect the next trunked group or conventionalchannel programmed into the radio as indicatedin the display. To select the previous group orchannel, press and release 2nd and then pressSTEP. Holding down STEP will cause the radio toautomatically scroll through the group/channellist.
Upon reaching an end of the group/channellist, the radio may be programmed to stop selec-tion or wrap around (go from one end to the other).
Groups or channels may also be selected byentering the group/channel number from the nu-meric keypad and then pressing STEP. If a numberout of the programmed range is entered,"RANGE" will be displayed.
VOICE MODES
Each system (trunked or conventional) in theradio is programmed for either Aegis or VoiceGuard communications. Aegis programmed sys-tems have three (3) different voice modes: clear,digital and private. Voice Guard systems have two(2) voice modes: clear and private. The voicemodes are programmed on a per-group basiswithin each trunked system and on a per-channelbasis within each conventional system. A radiomust be equipped with the encrypt/decrypt optionbefore it will operate in Aegis private or VoiceGuard modes.
Clear Modes
Aegis clear and Voice Guard clear modes areidentical voice modes in which the radio transmitsand receives only clear (analog) voice signals.These analog signals are non-digitized and non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be eas-ily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groupsand channels programmed for clear operationcannot transmit or receive Aegis digital or privatemessages.
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Aegis Digital Mode
Aegis digital mode allows the radio to transmitand receive digitized voice signals. Aegis digitalsignals provide improved weak signal perform-ance and they cannot be easily monitored with astandard receiver. Groups and channels pro-grammed for Aegis digital operation transmit onlydigital signals and they can receive clear anddigital signals. In other words, with a certain groupor channel selected, the operator cannot changefrom the digital transmit mode but the radio willreceive clear or digital signals. Private (encrypted)messages cannot be received when the radio isin Aegis digital mode.
Aegis Private And Voice Guard PrivateModes (Optional)
The Aegis private and Voice Guard privatemodes allow the radio to transmit and receiveencrypted messages. To operate in these voicemodes, the radio must be equipped with the op-tional encrypt/decrypt feature and the transmittingand receiving units must have identical crypto-graphic keys.
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITYFOR VOICE GUARD OPERATION
GROUP/CHANNELPROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)
RECEIVE CAPABILITY
CLEAR PRIVATE
CLEAR Yes No
PRIVATE Yes Yes *
* assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITYFOR AEGIS OPERATION
GROUP/CHANNELPROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)
RECEIVE CAPABILITY
CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE
CLEAR Yes No No
DIGITAL Yes Yes No
PRIVATE Yes No Yes *
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Aegis transmissions cannot be received by aradio set to receive a Voice Guard transmission.Accordingly, a Voice Guard transmission cannotbe received by a radio set to receive an Aegistransmission.
Cryptographic keys are transferred into theradio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up toseven (7) different cryptographic keys, numbered1 - 7, can be transferred from a Keyloader andstored in the radio. An individual key is automat-ically selected on a per-group/channel basis ac-cording to the radio’s programming. Groups andchannels within Aegis systems can be pro-grammed for keys 1 - 6. Groups and channelswithin Voice Guard systems can be programmedfor keys 1 - 7.
DES radios require a DES Keyloader (optionV4025). Operating details on the DES Keyloaderare contained in LBI-31541. VGE radios require aVGE Keyloader (option V4028). See LBI-31685 foroperating details on the VGE Keyloader.
When operating on a group or channel pro-grammed for private mode, all transmissions willbe private transmissions and the radio will receive
clear and private signals. The "PVT" status flag inthe display turns on when the private mode isenabled. If the selected group or channel is pro-grammed for autoselect capability, the mode maybe toggled between private and clear using the2nd - PVT buttons (shifted SPC). Radios pro-grammed for forced private operation do not allowa change of the transmit mode; the PVT buttondoes not function.
Transferring Keys Into The Radio
The following procedure outlines basic keytransferring steps.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Plug the modular connector of the Key-loader cable into the Keyloader’s modu-lar jack.
Before private messages can be sent orreceived, one or more cryptographickeys must be transferred into the radiofrom the Keyloader.
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3. Connect the Keyloader cable to the UDCon the radio.
4. Press the PWR button on the Keyloaderand wait for the Keyloader to display"MASTER MODE".
5. Press the TRN button on the Keyloader.If necessary, select a different crypto-graphic key to be transferred into theradio.
6. Turn the radio on. The display shouldread "KEY LOAD".
7. Press the EXE button on the Keyloaderto transfer the key. The Keyloader willdisplay "GOOD 1.x TRANSFER" where"x" is the selected cryptographic keynumber.
8. Disconnect the cable from the radio’sUDC. A single beep will be heard fromthe radio’s speaker if the power-up alerttone is enabled. The radio will change tothe selected group or channel as indi-cated in the display.
Key Zero
All cryptographic keys can be zeroed or"dumped" when the radio is on by simultaneouslypressing the STEP and 2nd buttons for at leastone second. When the key(s) have been zeroed,the radio will display "KEY ZERO" and it will emita series of beeps. If the cryptographic key(s) arezeroed, one or more keys must be transferred intothe radio from the Keyloader before private com-munications may continue.
In addition, removing the battery pack forseveral minutes (typically three) or disassemblingthe front half of the radio from the rear half will alsozero all keys. The radio does not have to be turnedon to zero the key(s) using either of these proce-dures (DES versions only).
Displaying The Currently UsedCryptographic Key Number
To display the cryptographic key currently inuse, press and release 2nd and then press KEY(shifted 6). One of the following messages will bedisplayed:
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• "KEY x" - where "x" is the key number (1- 7) currently in use.
• "NO KEY x" - where "x" is the key number(1 - 7) programmed for the selected groupor channel. The selected group or channelhas been programmed for private opera-tion but the key has been zeroed or nevertransferred into the radio. This messagewill periodically show in the display underthis condition.
• "PVT DIS" - the selected group or channelis not programmed for private operation.
Receiving An Encrypted Message
When receiving, the radio automaticallyswitches between clear or private operation. If thetransmission being received is an encryptedtransmission, it will be decrypted, the "PVT" statusflag will flash, the receiver will unsquelch, and themessage will be heard in the speaker. For this tooccur, the selected group or channel must beprogrammed for private operation and the correctcryptographic key must be loaded into the radio.
Transmitting An Encrypted Message
1. Select the desired group or channel.
2. Toggle operation to private transmit bypressing and releasing 2nd and thenpressing PVT (shifted SPC button).When private transmit mode is enabled,the "PVT" status flag in the display willturn on.
If a group or channel is not programmedfor private mode operation, "PVT DIS"will momentarily show in the display if anattempt is made to enable private trans-mit mode. It is not possible to operate onthis group/channel in private mode.
If the radio is programmed for forcedprivate transmit operation, "FRCD PVT"will momentarily show in the display if anattempt is made to disable private trans-mit mode. It is not possible to transmiton this group/channel in clear mode.
3. Continue with standard transmissionprocedures. In conventional mode, if a
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channel is programmed for private op-eration and private transmit mode hasbeen disabled, the radio will sound analert tone when the PTT BUTTON ispressed to warn of the clear (non-en-crypted) transmit mode.
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION
Digital trunking provides fast communicationaccess. In this mode the operator selects a com-munication system and group and the communi-cation channel is allocated through digitalsignaling with the site. The following operation isapplicable to clear, digital and private operationunless otherwise noted.
Receiving A Message
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the bat-tery pack to the on position. The radiowill initiate and complete the power-upself-test then the system’s name and"NC" status flag will be displayed until acontrol channel is located. When thecontrol channel is located, the "NC"status flag disappears and the groupname is displayed.
2. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to anapproximate mid-range position.
3. Select the desired system and groupusing the STEP button and CONTROLKNOB. See the SYSTEM/GROUP/-CHANNEL SELECTION operating pro-cedures for details. The displayindicates the selected group.
4. The radio is now ready to receive mes-sages.
5. GROUP CALL - When a group call isreceived, the radio unsquelches on theassigned channel and the "BSY" statusflag turns on. The group name or theoriginator’s ID (depending on program-ming) is displayed. Adjust the volume asnecessary.
INDIVIDUAL CALL - If an individual call(a call directed to only one radio) is re-ceived, the radio will unsquelch on theassigned channel and the "BSY" statusflag will turn on. "*INDV*", originators ID,or the caller’s name (if programmed) is
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displayed and the "MSG" status flagflashes. Adjust the volume as neces-sary.
Responding to an individual call prior tothe programmed call-back time-out willautomatically direct the transmission tothe originating unit on an individual ba-sis.
The "MSG" status flag will remain flash-ing even after the individual call time-outperiod expires. Press the SPC button(SPecial Call) to call the originating unitback. The originator’s ID or name will bedisplayed. Follow the procedures forsending a special call.
ENCRYPTED MESSAGE - If the trans-mission being received is an encryptedtransmission and the selected group isprogrammed for private operation andthe correct cryptographic key is loadedinto the radio, then the receiver will un-squelch, the "PVT" status flag will flashand the private message will be heard inthe speaker. The radio automatically
switches between clear or private opera-tion when it is receiving on a group orchannel programmed for private opera-tion.
Sending A Message
1. Turn the radio on, set the receive audiolevel and select the desired system andgroup.
2. When private transmit mode is enabled,the "PVT" status flag in the display willturn on. Toggle transmit operation toprivate or clear, as desired, by pressingand releasing 2nd and then pressingPVT (shifted SPC button).
3. Observe the display for the absence ofthe "BSY" status flag to ensure no one istransmitting on the selected group.
4. Press and hold the PTT BUTTON. Theradio will perform the necessary signal-ing required to obtain a communicationchannel.
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5. When the channel has been acquired,the "TX" and "BSY" status flags are dis-played and the channel access alerttone (one beep) is heard.
6. Hold the radio approximately threeinches from your mouth and speak intothe microphone in a normal voice.
7. Release the PTT BUTTON when thetransmission is complete. If the trans-mission exceeds the programmed Car-rier Control Timer limit, the radio willunkey and an alert tone will sound.
8. Listen for a reply.
If a group is not programmed for pri-vate mode operation, "PVT DIS" willmomentarily show in the display ifan attempt is made to enable privatetransmit mode. It is not possible tooperate on this group in private mode
If the radio is programmed for forcedprivate operation, "FRCD PVT" willmomentarily show in the display ifan attempt is made to disable privatetransmit mode. It is not possible totransmit on this group in clear mode.
If a group programmed for private op-eration has been selected and there isno key in the radio for the selectedgroup, "NO KEY x" (where "x" is thekey number) will periodically flash inthe display. If a transmission is at-tempted, "NO KEY x" will show in thedisplay and the radio will emit a seriesof beeps and will not transmit.
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Emergency Operation (Trunked Mode)
Receiving An Emergency Call
If the radio receives an Emergency ChannelAssignment in trunked mode, an alert tonesounds and the "EMG" status flag starts flashing.Follow standard emergency procedures.
Sending An Emergency Call
1. To enable an emergency transmission,press and hold the EMERGENCY BUT-TON (small red button near antenna) forapproximately one second. The radiotransmits an emergency message untilan Emergency Channel Assignment isreceived. Upon receipt, the "EMG"status flag turns on and the radio beginsoperation on the selected group or thehome group, depending upon program-ming.
2. Press the PTT BUTTON and speak intothe microphone in a normal voice.
3. Release the PTT BUTTON when thetransmission is complete and listen for areply.
Clearing An Emergency
If programmed for supervisory capabilities,the M-PA can clear an emergency declared by itor another radio. To clear an emergency on theselected talk group, press "2nd", then "CLR" thenpress the red EMERGENCY BUTTON near theantenna. The M-PA will then send a clear emer-gency message, lighting the "TX" flag. The "BSY"status flag will come on briefly after the "EMG"status flag goes out.
Dynamic Regrouping
Dynamic Regrouping is a feature which al-lows the System Manager to dynamically programnew groups into selected radios. Upon develop-ment of the regrouping plan, the site controllersends each radio the regroup plan number, knobsetting(s), and activate/deactivate commands.
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When the radio is regrouped, it will alert theuser and the display will indicate "REGRP nn" (nn= 01 - 08 depending upon the CONTROL KNOBsetting).
If the regroup plan has deselect capabilityactive on the selected system, press the MONI-TOR BUTTON to toggle between the group andregroup modes.
Private mode Dynamic Regrouping operatesas follows:
• When the radio is regrouped, all regroupswill initially operate in clear mode.
• When regrouped, the operator may tog-gle between private and clear mode bypressing 2nd-PVT. There is no forcedprivate regroup mode.
• Regroup operation always uses crypto-graphic key 1.
• If the radio is programmed for deselectcapability, pressing the MONITOR BUT-TON will return operation to the pro-grammed groups in the radio, and to pri-vate or clear mode as the radio is pro-grammed. Pressing the MONITOR BUT-
TON a second time will return operationto the regroup mode and private or clearmode as the radio was previously operat-ing.
Wide Area System Scanning
M-PA radios may be programmed for widearea system scan operation for multi-site applica-tions. Upon the loss of the currently selectedsystem’s control channel, radios may be pro-grammed to automatically scan the control chan-nels of up to six other systems. If a new controlchannel is found, the radio will switch to the newsystem and sound an alert tone. Group selectionmay change upon switching to the new system.
The radio may also be programmed for prior-ity wide area system scan. A priority system maybe assigned to each system programmed into theradio. Radios programmed in this manner willscan the priority trunked system’s control channelonce every one, two, three or four minutes (pro-grammable). This priority scan timer is reset eachtime the PTT BUTTON is pressed.
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Scanning Trunked Groups
Groups which have been previously added tothe scan list on a per system basis may bescanned. Each system’s scan list is retained inmemory when the radio is turned off or when thebattery pack is removed.
The radio will not scan when the emergencymode is enabled ("EMG" status flag is on).
The following procedures outline scan opera-tions for trunked groups. See the conventionalmode operating procedures for specific proce-dures on conventional channel scanning.
Adding Groups To And Deleting GroupsFrom The Scan List
1. Scan must be off to add groups to anddelete groups from the scan list. The"SCN" status flag will be on if scan is on.If necessary, toggle scan operation off bypressing SCAN.
2. Select the desired group to be added toor deleted from the scan list. The "S"
status flag will be on if the group ispresently on the scan list.
3. Toggle the "S" status flag on or off, asdesired, by pressing 2nd and then A/D(shifted SCAN button). When the "S"status flag is on, the group is on the scanlist. When the "S" status flag is off, thegroup has been deleted from the list andwill not be scanned.
Using Scan
1. Toggle scan operation on by pressingSCAN. The "SCN" status flag will turn onwhen the radio is scanning.
2. When a group on the scan list receivesa channel assignment, the radio un-squelches on the assigned channel andthe group name is displayed.
The radio will continue scanning if a newgroup is selected when scan is on.
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Pressing the PTT BUTTON when scanis on will cause the radio to transmit onthe selected group.
A "nuisance" group can be deleted fromthe scan list by pressing 2nd-A/D whilethe radio is receiving the "nuisance" call.The group will be deleted from the scanlist. Add the group back to the scan listby turning the radio off and back on or byturning scan off, selecting the group, andpressing 2nd-A/D.
3. Toggle scan operation off by pressingSCAN. The radio will resume operationon the selected group.
Special Calls
Special calls include individual and telephoneinterconnect calls. Up to 99 different special callscan be programmed into the radio and selectedfor transmission.
Receiving An Individual Call
When an individual call (a call directed to onlyone radio) is received, the radio will unsquelch on
the assigned channel and the "BSY" status flagwill turn on. "*INDV*", originators ID, or the caller’sname (if programmed) is displayed and the "MSG"status flag flashes. Adjust the volume as neces-sary.
Responding to an individual call prior to theprogrammed call-back time-out will automaticallydirect the transmission to the originating unit.Follow the instructions for sending a special call.
If the call is not answered, the "MSG" statusflag will remain flashing even after the individualcall time-out period expires. Press SPC (SPecialCall) to call the originating unit back. The origina-tor’s ID or name will be displayed.
Sending A Special Call
Use the following procedure to send one ofthe special calls programmed into the radio or torespond to the last received individual or groupcaller.
1. Select a special call by following step aor b:
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a. Press SPC. The radio enters specialcall mode as indicated by the "SPC"status flag. The last selected specialcall will be displayed. Scroll throughthe special call table by pressingSTEP or 2nd-STEP until the desiredspecial call name appears in the dis-play.
b. Using the numeric keypad, enter thespecial call’s table location numberand then press SPC. The radio entersspecial call mode. Table location num-ber 1 is the last received individualcaller’s ID number. Table locationnumber 2 is the last received groupcaller’s ID number on the selectedgroup. Table locations 3 and higherallow access to the programmed spe-cial calls in the radio.
If no individual calls or group callshave been received since the radiowas turned on, these first two (2)locations will display "ID" and "GR"respectively (no number will follow).
If a table location number larger thanthe special call table is entered,"RANGE" will be displayed when theSPC button is pressed and the radiowill then return to the group display.
2. Press and hold the PTT BUTTON. Theradio performs the necessary signalingrequired to obtain a communicationschannel. When the signaling is completethe "TX" status flag turns on and thechannel access tone sounds. Speakinto the microphone in a normal voice. Ifthe call was programmed for privatemode, it will be transmitted in privatemode ("PVT" status flag on).
3. Release the PTT BUTTON when thetransmission is complete. Listen for areply and repeat step 2 as necessary.
4. When the call is completed, the radioremains in the special call menu for aprogrammed amount of time. To returnto group selection, press and releaseSPC or the MONITOR BUTTON. The
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radio will switch to the previously se-lected group.
Manual Individual Call From Keypad
1. Using the numeric keypad, enter the ra-dio’s individual identification number orrecall a previously stored number. Thenumber is displayed in the LCD. If cur-rently in private mode, the call will besent in private mode.
2. Press and hold the PTT BUTTON. Theradio performs the necessary signalingrequired to obtain a communicationchannel. When the channel is obtained,the "TX" status flag will turn on and thechannel access tone sounds.
3. Hold the PTT BUTTON depressed andspeak into the microphone in a normalvoice.
4. Release the PTT BUTTON when thetransmission is completed and listen fora reply. Repeat transmissions as neces-sary.
5. When the call is completed, the displaywill continue to show the radio’s ID untilthe special call time-out expires. To re-turn to group selection, press and re-lease SPC or the MONITOR BUTTON.The radio will return to the previouslyselected group.
Telephone Interconnect Calls
Telephone calls programmed into the radiocan be placed using the special call feature asfollows:
1. Press SPC. The radio enters special callmode as indicated by the "SPC" statusflag. The last selected special call is dis-played.
2. Scroll through the special call table bypressing STEP or 2nd-STEP until thedesired special call name appears in thedisplay.
3. Press and release the PTT BUTTON.The radio will perform the necessarysignaling required to obtain a communi-
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cation channel. When the channel isobtained, the "TX" and "BSY" statusflags will turn on and the DTMF tones willbe heard in the speaker. The radio en-ters receive mode.
4. When the called party answers, pressthe PTT BUTTON and speak into themicrophone. Unlike a regular telephone,you may not talk and listen at the sametime. The call is sent in clear or privatemode, depending upon programming.
5. When the call is completed, press theSPC or MONITOR BUTTONS to hang-up. The radio will return to the groupdisplay.
Manually Dialed Telephone Interconnect Calls
1. Using the numeric keypad, enter thetelephone number. Up to a maximum of31 digits can be entered, with the lasteight (8) being displayed. Alternately, re-call a previously stored number using therecall feature. If currently in private
mode, the call will be sent in privatemode.
2. Enter an asterisk (*) from the keypad.This indicates to the radio that the callwill be an interconnect type.
3. Press and release the PTT BUTTON toinitiate the call. The radio will perform thenecessary signaling required to obtain acommunication channel. When thechannel is obtained, the "TX" and "BSY"status flags will turn on and the DTMFtones will be heard in the speaker. Theradio enters receive mode.
If interconnect signaling is not success-ful, the radio will return to the idle modewith the telephone number displayed un-til the time-out expires or another groupor system is selected.
4. When the called party answers, pressthe PTT BUTTON and speak into themicrophone, Unlike a regular telephone,you may not talk and listen at the sametime.
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5. When the call is completed, press theSPC or MONITOR BUTTON to hang-up.The radio will return to the group display.
STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION
When programmed for a "status" keypad in-stead of a "numeric" keypad, the M-PA can senddata MESSAGEs or change the "polled" operatorSTATUS with a single keystroke. To change thepolled STATUS simply press the digit correspond-ing to the desired STATUS. The name pro-grammed into the personality for that particularSTATUS will be transmitted. This new STATUS willbe re-transmitted every time the M-PA is polled.To send a MESSAGE, press the "*" key followedby the digit corresponding to the desired MES-SAGE. The name programmed into the person-ality for that particular MESSAGE will appear onthe display for approximately 3 seconds afterwhich the MESSAGE will be transmitted. ThisSTATUS and MESSAGE information can belogged using an RSM (Remote Status Monitor)terminal.
CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION
The procedures that follow describe conven-tional mode operation. Follow these proceduresif operating in a conventional system. Each con-ventional channel many have one or more fea-tures, such as Channel Guard, programmedwhen the channel is selected. The following op-eration is applicable to clear, digital and privateoperation unless otherwise noted.
Receiving A Message
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the bat-tery pack to the on position. The radiowill initiate and complete the power-upself-test and beep if the power-up alerttone is programmed on.
2. Using the CONTROL KNOB and STEPbutton, select a conventional channel.See the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNELSELECTION operating procedures fordetails. The display will indicate the se-lected channel’s name.
3. Press the MONITOR BUTTON to disablesquelch and adjust the VOLUME CON-
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TROL for the approximate desiredspeaker audio level.
4. When a message is received (and thecorrect Channel Guard or Type 99 signalis decoded, if programmed and en-abled), the receiver will unsquelch andthe message will be heard in thespeaker.
If the transmission being received is anencrypted transmission and the selectedchannel is programmed for private op-eration and the correct cryptographickey is loaded into the radio, then thereceiver will unsquelch, and the "PVT"status flag will flash and the Voice Guardmessage will be heard in the speaker.The radio automatically switches be-
tween clear or private operation when itis receiving.
5. Adjust the volume as necessary.
Sending A Message
1. Turn the radio on, set the receive audiolevel and select the desired channel.
2. When private mode is enabled, the"PVT" status flag in the display will turnon. Toggle operation to private or clear,as desired, by pressing and releasing2nd and then pressing PVT (shifted SPCbutton).
3. Ensure no one is transmitting on theselected channel by pressing the MONI-TOR BUTTON to disable squelch or ob-serving the display for the absence of the"BSY" status flag. If the Channel BusyLockout feature is programmed for theselected channel, the radio will not trans-mit when the channel is busy.
Pressing the MONITOR BUTTONmay affect Channel Guard and/or Type99 tone signalling if programmed forthe selected channel.
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4. Press and hold the PTT BUTTON. If theselected channel is programmed forVoice Guard operation and clear modehas been selected, an alert tone (low-pitched beep) will be heard in thespeaker when the PTT BUTTON ispressed as a warning that the radio is notin private mode. The "TX" and "BSY"status flags are displayed.
5. Hold the radio approximately threeinches from your mouth and speak intothe microphone in a normal voice.
6. Release the PTT BUTTON when thetransmission is complete. If the trans-mission exceeds the programmed Car-rier Control Timer limit, the radio willunkey and an alert tone will sound.
7. Listen for a reply.
If a channel is not programmed for privatemode operation, "PVT DIS" will momentar-ily show in the display if an attempt ismade to enable private transmit mode. It isnot possible to operate on this channel inprivate mode.
If the radio is programmed for forced pri-vate operation, "FRCD PVT" will momen-tarily show in the display if an attempt ismade to disable private transmit mode. It isnot possible to transmit on this channel inclear mode.
If a channel programmed for private opera-tion is selected and there is no key in theradio for the selected channel "NO KEY x"(where "x" is the key number) will peri-odically flash in the display. If a transmis-sion is attempted, "NO KEY x" will show inthe display and the radio will emit a seriesof beeps and will not transmit.
If a channel programmed for Aegis digitaloperation is selected, all transmissions willbe digital transmissions and the radio willreceive clear and digital signals.
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Emergency Operation (Conventional Mode)
To enable an emergency transmission, pressthe EMERGENCY BUTTON for approximatelyone (1) second. If an emergency channel is pro-grammed, the radio will switch to the emergencychannel, turn on the "EMG" status flag and trans-mit GE-STAR emergency signaling. If no emer-gency channel is programmed, the radio willtransmit GE-STAR emergency signaling on theselected channel.
Scanning Conventional Channels
In conventional mode, the M-PA may be pro-grammed for non-priority scan, dual-priority scan,or scan operation may be disabled. Scan pro-gramming options include a front keypad enteredscan list or a fixed scan list. Priority scan program-ming options include a fixed priority-one channelor the selected channel as the priority-one chan-nel.
Scan rate will vary depending upon the num-ber of channels on the scan list and whether ornot the radio is programmed to scan for ChannelGuard. Fewer channels will result in a faster scan
rate. All scan functions are retained in memorywhen the battery pack is removed.
The radio will not scan when the emergencymode is enabled ("EMG" status flag is on).
Adding Channels To And Deleting ChannelsFrom The Scan List
1. Scan must be off to add channels to ordelete channels from the scan list. If the"SCN" status flag is on, press SCAN toturn scan off.
2. Select the desired channel using theCONTROL KNOB and/or STEP button.If the selected channel is currently on thelist, the "S" status flag will be on.
3. Press the 2nd then A/D repetitively (orhold the A/D key down after pressing2nd) until the desired priority indicatorappears: "S" for non-priority, "2" for pri-ority-two, "1" for a priority-one, or noindicator to remove the channel from thescan list. If a new priority channel isselected the previous corresponding pri-
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ority channel will become a non-priorityscan channel. One of the following mes-sages may be momentarily displayed:
• "SCAN DIS" – The radio is not pro-grammed to scan.
• "FIXED P1" – A priority-one channelhas been pro-grammed into the ra-dio. A new priority-one channel cannotbe selected.
• "FIXD LST" – A fixed scan list is pro-grammed into the ra-dio. It is not possibleto change the list with-out reprogrammingthe radio.
4. To add or delete additional channels,repeat steps 2 and 3.
Using Scan
Toggle scan on or off by pressing SCAN. The"SCN" status flag turns on when the radio isscanning.
If programmed for dual-priority scan opera-tion, the priority-one, priority-two and the remain-
ing channels will be scanned. Once a carrier isdetected and if programmed, the correct ChannelGuard is decoded, the display will indicate thechannel. Scanning of the priority-one and prior-ity-two channels will continue. Should a priority-one or two channel carrier, regardless of ChannelGuard, be detected while a non-priority channelis being received, the display name is updated,the applicable status indicator, "1" or "2" lights,and the channel is switched to the priority channel.Scanning of the priority-one channel will continueif a message is being received on the priority-twochannel.
If programmed for non-priority scan opera-tion, once a carrier is detected, and if pro-grammed, the correct Channel Guard is decoded,the display will indicate the detected channel.Scanning will stop and the radio will remain on thechannel until the carrier ceases. Scanning willthen resume with the selected channel’s namedisplayed.
OPERATING TIPS
Antenna location and condition is importantwhen operating a portable radio. Operating the
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radio in low areas of terrain, under power lines orbridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steelframed building can severely reduce the range ofthe unit. Mountains and buildings can also reducethe range of the unit.
In areas where transmission or reception ispoor, some improvement may be obtained byinsuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a fewyards in another direction or moving to a higherelevation may also improve communication. Ve-hicular operation can be aided with the use of anexternally mounted antenna.
Battery condition is another important factorin the trouble free operation of a portable radio.Always properly charge the batteries.
Always observe all of the Federal Communi-cation Commission’s rules and regulations.
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Two-way FM radio systems must be operatedin accordance with the rules and regulations ofthe Federal Communications Commission (FCC).As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you
must be thoroughly familiar with the rules thatapply to your particular type of radio operation.Following these rules will help eliminate confu-sion, assure the most efficient use of the existingradio channels, and result in a smoothly function-ing radio network.
When using your two-way radio, rememberthese rules:
1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interruptany distress or emergency message. Asyour radio operates in much the sameway as a telephone "party line", alwayslisten to make sure that the channel isclear and/or observe the display for theabsence of the "BSY" status flag beforetransmitting. Emergency calls have pri-ority over all other messages. If some-one is sending an emergency message- such as reporting a fire or asking forhelp in an accident - KEEP OFF THEAIR!
2. The use of profane or obscene languageis prohibited by Federal law.
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3. It is against the law to send false callletters, or false distress or emergencymessages.
4. The FCC requires that you keep conver-sations brief and confine them to busi-ness. To save t ime, use codedmessages whenever possible.
5. Using your radio to send personal mes-sages (except in an emergency) is aviolation of FCC rules. You may sendonly those messages that are essentialfor the operation of your business.
6. It is against Federal law to repeat orotherwise make known anything youoverhear on your radio. Conversationsbetween others sharing your channelmust be regarded as confidential.
7. The FCC requires that you identify your-self at certain specific times by means ofyour call letters. Refer to the rules thatapply to your particular type of operationfor the proper procedure.
8. No changes or adjustments shall bemade to the equipment except by anauthorized or certified electronic techni-cian.
BATTERY PACKS
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Ensure the ON/OFF SWITCH on batterypack is in the off position.
2. Hold the radio and battery pack with theback of them facing you.
3. Align the battery pack and radio slidegrooves. See Figure 4.
4. Slide the battery pack fully into the radiountil the battery release latch clicks intoplace.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
1. Ensure the ON/OFF SWITCH on thebattery pack is in the off position.
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2. Press down on the battery release latchand slide the battery pack out in thedirection of the release latch. See Figure5.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
After receiving a new rechargeable batterypack from the factory, it should be fully charged
before placing it into service. This also applies torechargeable batteries that have been stored forlong periods. When the battery pack requirescharging the radio will signal the operator with analert tone and the "BAT" status flag will turn on.
Chargers are available with nominal chargetimes of 1 hour (rapid) and 14 hours (standard).Combinations include single (1) and multi (5)
Figure 4 - Installing the Battery Pack Figure 5 - Removing the Battery Pack
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position, standard and rapid charge units. In ad-dition, the vehicular chargers/repeaters simulta-neously charge the battery packs while the radiois operating. For specific instructions refer to theapplicable charger Operating Manual.
The rechargeable batteries used with the ra-dio can develop a reduced capacity conditionsometimes called the "Memory Effect". This con-dition can occur when a battery is continuouslycharged for long periods or when a regularlyperformed duty cycle allows the battery to expendonly a limited portion of its capacity. The batterypack may show a severe decrease in its ability todeliver full capacity for an extended period. Anyrechargeable battery pack showing signs of re-duced capacity should be returned to a qualifiedservice center for inspection.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DIS-POSAL
The product you have pur-chased contains a recharge-able battery. The battery isrecyclable. At the end of itsuseful life under various stateand local laws it may be ille-gal to dispose of this battery
into the municipal waste stream. Check with yourlocal solid waste officials for details concerningrecycling options or proper disposal in your area.Call Toll Free 1-800-822-9362 for informationand/or procedures for returning rechargeable bat-teries in your state.
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL ANDREPLACEMENT
To remove the swivel mount, slide a flat bladescrewdriver underneath the spring retainer andtwist. While twisting, slide the swivel mount outfrom under the holder.
To replace the swivel mount, place the end ofthe swivel in the grooves in the radio and slide themount up until it snaps in place.
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Figure 6 - Swivel Mount Removal andReplacement
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected portable radios with appropriate fac-tory installed F4 Options are certified as Intrinsi-cally Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Cor-poration. Intrinsically Safe approval includesClass l, II, Ill, Division 1 hazardous locations in thepresence of Groups C, D, E, Fand G atmospheres.Non-Incendive approval includes Class I, Division
2 hazardous locations in the presence of GroupsA, B, C and D atmospheres.
Hazardous locations are definedin the Na-tional Electrical Code. Useful standards NFPA437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications ofhazardous areas can be ordered from the Na-tional Fire Protection Association, BatterymarchPark, Quincy, MA 02269.
BATTERY PACKS
Only battery packs identified with a greenlatch shall be used with a portable radio that israted and labeled as Factory Mutual IntrinsicallySafe. Use of nonspecified battery packs voidsFactory Mutual approval. The following batterypack options are approved for use in intrinsicallysafe radios.
PAPA1F Rechargeable Battery Pack,(19A704860P6) Extra High Capacity (Tall Case)
PAPA1G Rechargeable Battery Pack,(19A704850P6) High Capacity (Short Case)
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ACCESSORIES
The accessories that follow are approved foruse with intrinsically safe radios. Use of accesso-ries other than those listed voids Factory Mutualapproval.
PAAB1A Headset/Microphone(19B801508P3)
PAAC1A EarpieceKit (19B801508P2)
PAAC1B GE-STAR Lanyard(19B801508P8)
PAAE1A Speaker/Microphone (19B801508P1)
PAAE1B Speaker/Microphone with GE-(19B801508P4) STAR Lanyard
PAAE1C Speaker/Microphone/Antenna(19B801508P6)
PANC1B Antenna, 136- 151 MHz, Helical(19B234804P1)
PANC1F Antenna, 440-470MHz, Helical(19B234804P12)
PANC1L Antenna,378-440MHz, Whip(19A149061P10)
PANC1N Antenna,440-512MHz, Whip(19A149061P12)
PANC1H Antenna, 806 - 870 MHz, Ele-(198235043P1) vated Feed
PANC1K Antenna, 806-870MHz, Flex(19A149061P1)
PAHC1C Belt Clip
PAHC1D Swivel Mount with Belt Loop
PAHC1E Case, Leather, with Belt Loop(Short Case)
PAHC1F Case, Leather, with Belt Loop(Tall Case)
PAHC1G Case, Leather, with SwivelMount and Belt Loop(Short Case)
PAHC1H Case, Leather, with SwivelMount and Belt Loop(Tall Case)
PAHC1K Shoulder Strap, Leather,with Mounting Plate
PAHC5R Holster, Plastic.
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GLOSSARY
clear mode - communicating in an analogformat which is non-digitizedand non-encrypted.
control channel - a radio channel in a trunkedsystem that is used to digi-tally communicate with theradios operating on the sys-tem when they are not en-gaged in act ive voicecommunications.
conventional channel -
a radio channel (transmit/re-ceive) that is allocated forconventional (non-trunked)use and may be manually se-lected by the operator.
conventional mode -
communicating on radiochannels allocated for con-ventional use.
cryptographic key -
the number or code used bythe encryption and decryp-
tion circuitry to encode anddecode a signal.
CCT - Carrier Controlled Timer - aprogrammable timer that willdisable a transmission if thetimer length is exceeded.
CG - Channel Guard - a method ofcontrolling squelch with atone or digital code (ChannelGuard is GE’s trade name forcoded squelch).
DES - Data Encryption Standard - aFederally accepted encryp-tion/decryption algorithmused to scramble or de-scramble a signal.
decryption - the process of decoding ordescrambling a signal ac-cording to a predeterminedalgorithm.
digital mode - communicating using digit-ized voice signals.
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encryption - the process of encoding orscrambling a signal accord-ing to a predetermined algo-rithm.
private mode - communicating in an en-crypted format (scrambled).
queuing - the process that occurs whenall channels in a trunked sys-tem are busy and calls mustbe addressed on a prioritybasis.
site controller - the computer controlled radioequipment at the repeatersite that controls a trunkingsystem.
System Manager - a computer that performs thedata basing and systemmonitoring for the site con-troller.
trunked group - a radio communications pathshared by two or more users
trunked radio system -
a radio system in which a lim-ited number of radio chan-nels is dynamically allocatedto groups of people for com-munication purposes.
trunked system - a set of one or more trunkedgroups.
VGE - an Ericsson GE proprietaryencryption/decryption algo-rithm used to scramble or de-scramble a signal.
T99 - Type 99 - a method of open-ing squelch for selectivepage operations using se-quential tones.
working channel - a radio channel (transmit/re-ceive) that is automaticallyassigned by the site control-ler for voice or data commu-nications.
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RADIO TYPE ___________________________________________________________________
FREQUENCY BAND _____________________________________________________________
OPERATOR’S NAME _____________________________________________________________
EMERGENCY GROUP ___________________________________________________________
SYSTEMNUMBER
SYSTEMNAME
TRK/CNV
GRP/CHNNUMBER
GRP/CHNNAME
VOICE MODE*
USE
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SYSTEMNUMBER
SYSTEMNAME
TRK/CNV
GRP/CHNNUMBER
GRP/CHNNAME
VOICE MODE*
USE
*C=Clear, D=Digital, P=Private, V=Voice Guard Private44
SYSTEMNUMBER
SYSTEMNAME
TRK/CNV
GRP/CHNNUMBER
GRP/CHNNAME
VOICE MODE*
USE
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WARRANTY
A. Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipmentmanufactured by Seller shall be free from defects in material, workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications. Withrespect to any Equipment not manufactured by Seller (except for integral parts of Seller’s Equipment to which the warranties set forth aboveshall apply). Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply. Batteries are excluded from thiswarranty but are warranted under a separate Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warranty.
B. Seller’s obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to failures to meet the above warranties (except as to title) occurring withinthe following periods of time from date of sale to the Buyer and are conditioned on Buyer’s giving written notice to Seller within thirty (30) daysof such occurrence:
1. for fuses, incandescent lamps, vacuum tubes and non-rechargeable batteries, operable on arrival only.
2. for parts and accessories (except as noted in B.1) sold by Seller’s Service Parts Operation, ninety (90) days.
3. for all other Equipment of Seller’s manufacture, one (1) year.
C. If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties, Seller shall correct the failure at its option (i) by repairing any defective or damagedpart or parts thereof, or (ii) by making available at Seller’s factory any necessary repaired or replacement parts. Any repaired or replacementpart furnished hereunder shall be warranted for the remainder of the warranty period of the Equipment in which it is installed. Where suchfailure cannot be corrected by Seller’s reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price. Labor to perform warrantyservice will be provided at no change only for the Equipment covered under Paragraph B.3, and only during the first three (3) months followingthe date of sale to the Buyer. Thereafter, labor will be charged at prevailing rates. To be eligible for no-charge labor, service must be performedby an authorized General Electric Service Station or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normalbusiness hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment. Service on fixed location equipmentmore than thirty (30) miles from the Service Station or other approved Servicer’s place of business will include a charge for transportation.Equipment located off-shore is not eligible for no-charge labor.
D. Seller’s obligations under Paragraph C shall not apply to any Equipment, or part thereof, which (i) has been modified or otherwise altered otherthan pursuant to Seller’s written instructions or written approval or, (ii) is normally consumed in operation or, (iii) has a normal life inherentlyshorter than the warranty periods specified in Paragraph B, or (iv) is not properly stored, installed, used, maintained or repaired, or, (v) hasbeen subjected to any other kind of misuse or detrimental exposure, or has been involved in an accident.
E. The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as to title) based upon defects in or nonconformity of theEquipment, whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however instituted. Upon theexpiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties,whether oral, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.
1-800-528-7711 (1-800-237-0138 in Virginia)ECX-362R46
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY
A. Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original pur-chaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium batteries supplied by Seller shall befree from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specificationsfor a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
B. For purposes of this warranty, batteries shall be deemed defective if (1) the battery capacity isless than 80% of rated capacity, or (2) the battery develops leakage.
C. If any battery fails to meet the foregoing warranty, Seller shall correct the failure by issuing areplacement battery upon receipt of the defective battery at an authorized General ElectricService Station (GESS). To obtain in the name and address of a GESS, ask your salesperson,consult the Yellow Pages, or call the number printed at the bottom of this page.
D. Replacement batteries shall be warranted only for the remaining unexpired warranty period ofthe original battery. This warranty becomes void if:(1) The battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse, detrimental exposure, or has been
involved in an accident.(2) The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radio equipment for which it
is specified.E. The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as to title) based
upon defects in or non-conformity of any battery, whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort(including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however instituted. Upon the expirationof the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing warranties are exclusiveand in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NOIMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PAR-TICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.1-800-528-7711 (1-800-237-0138 In Virginia).
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