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Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio
OPERATION MANUAL
MIDLAND
Syn-Tech III P25
MOBILE RADIO
OPERATION MANUAL
680-090-2041
Ver. 4.1
http://www.midlandradio.com

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  • Page 1 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL MIDLAND Syn-Tech III P25 MOBILE RADIO OPERATION MANUAL 680-090-2041 Ver. 4.1 http://www.midlandradio.com...
  • Page 2 OUR THANKS TO YOU AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing a MIDLAND Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. To get the most out of your purchase, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for later reference when needed.
  • Page 3 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using your radio, please read this operation manual. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Always use only MIDLAND authorized accessories. Unauthorized accessories have the risk of fire hazard, explosion, personal injury or damage to the radio.
  • Page 4 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL WARNINGS The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF energy. Proper operation of this radio under normal conditions results in user exposure to RF energy below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communication Commission limits.
  • Page 5 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment.
  • Page 6 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL PRODUCT FEATURES MIDLAND Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio has the following features: • Synthesized structure, • Microprocessor controlled structure, • Surface mount technology use, • Loading external programs by FLASH EPROM, • PC controlled full automatic test and adjustment, •...
  • Page 7 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS : Acknowledge : Advanced Encryption Standard : Algorithm : Automatic Number Identification : Decibel Milliwatt : Crypto Ignition Key Identity CDCSS : Continuous Digital Coded Squelch System CTCSS : Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System...
  • Page 8 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION...................... 7 1.1. PACKAGE CONTENT ..................7 1.2. RADIO CONTROLS and INDICATORS ............8 1.2.1. Front and Rear Views ................. 8 1.3. INSTALLATION....................9 2. OPERATION......................9 2.1. GETTING STARTED ..................9 2.1.1.
  • Page 9 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.1. IDENTS Menu (61) ................36 3.6.2. SOFTWARE Menu (62) ..............38 3.6.3. HARDWARE Menu (63)..............38 3.6.4. MEASUREMENT Menu (65)............. 39 3.7. CHANNEL PARAMETERS Menu (7) ............40 3.7.1. CHANNEL SCAN Menu (71) ............40 3.7.2.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1.1. PACKAGE CONTENT You should find all of the following items packaged with your MIDLAND Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio: 680-090-2041 Ver.4.1 http://www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 11: Radio Controls And Indicators

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 1.2. RADIO CONTROLS and INDICATORS 1.2.1. Front and Rear Views 680-090-2041 Ver.4.1 http://www.midlandradio.com...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 1.3. INSTALLATION Installation should be performed by an Authorized Midland LMR Dealer only. OPERATION 2.1. GETTING STARTED Figure-21 Radio Controls and Indicators Refer to the Figure-21 above to identify the various controls and indicators on your radio.

  • Page 13: Power On-Off

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 2.1.1. Power On-Off The On-Off Power / Volume Knob on the front panel of the radio is pushed to turn on or off your radio and turned clockwise or counter clockwise to increase or decrease the volume.

  • Page 14: Standby/Receive And Transmit

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 2.1.2. Standby/Receive and Transmit Standby mode is the usual mode for the radio whenever it is turned on. From this mode, you can change your settings using the Left Soft Key on the front of the radio and switch to Transmit mode using the Talk Button.
  • Page 15 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL Output Power Your radio can transmit selectively at L (Low), M (Medium) or H (High) RF power. We suggest you maintain the L (Low) power setting for short- range communications to conserve battery life and to minimize the risk of interference with other nearby stations.

  • Page 16: Keypad

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 2.2. KEYPAD Table-2: Characters Appearing on the LCD with the Successive Key Presses Keys Number of Key Presses Space Ç ç Ğ ğ İ Ö ö Ş ş Ü ü ” ’ €...
  • Page 17 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL Table 1: Keys Function Table Number of Key Press Function Keys Unaddressed Voice Home Group Call Talk Around Call Zone? Current Status Individual Call Telephone Call Call Alert Group Call : Enter group number to address your call in digital mode. Your message is received by the stations which belong to this group only.

  • Page 18: Key Lock

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL WARNING When your radio is in Standby analog mode; key allows you to enable/disable talk around mode. On the other hand; if you press once, key allows you to make a Selective Call. Enter 2-6 digits Selective Call number of the requested station and press Left Soft Key.

  • Page 19: Display

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 2.3. DISPLAY The LCD will be illuminated by the backlight when any key is pressed and will remain on for five seconds after the key is released. If you need to turn On the backlight without disturbing any settings: If you press any key from keypad in the Standby mode, the backlight will remain on for five seconds.

  • Page 20: Other Backlit Lcd Display Menu Icons

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 2.3.1. Other Backlit LCD Display Menu Icons icon will appear when encrypted signal of first encryption algorithm is received in digital mode. icon will appear when encrypted signal of second encryption algorithm is received in digital mode.

  • Page 21: Set-Up Routines (Menus)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL SET-UP ROUTINES (MENUS) Main / Sub menus and their respective shortcut numbers are shown on each display for your instant access. All menu functions and set-up routines are illustrated in this section of your manual.
  • Page 22 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.1.1. ALERT TONE Menu (111) To enter the ALERT TONE menu: 1. Use the Left Soft Key to enter ALERT TONE menu from the TONES menu. 2. Press the Left Soft Key to enter ALERT TONE menu.
  • Page 23 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.1.3. KEYPAD TONE Menu (113) To enter the KEYPAD TONE menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter KEYPAD TONE menu from the TONES menu.

  • Page 24: Illumination Menu (12)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.2. ILLUMINATION Menu (12) The ILLUMINATION menu allows you to turn on and off Transmit / Receive LED and backlit LCD separately. To enter the ILLUMINATION menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter ILLUMINATION menu from the SETTINGS menu.

  • Page 25: Display Menu (13)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.3. DISPLAY Menu (13) The DISPLAY menu allows you to adjust Display Direction, Contrast and Color settings. To enter the DISPLAY menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter DISPLAY menu from the SETTINGS menu.
  • Page 26 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.3.2. COLOR Menu (134) This feature allows you to set the LCD backlight color for your taste. To enter the COLOR menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter COLOR menu from the DISPLAY menu.

  • Page 27: Accessory Menu (14)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.4. ACCESSORY Menu (14) The Accessory menu allows you to attach and use various accessories. When you activate this menu, audio output can be directed to serial ports of your radio. To enter the ACCESSORY menu: 1.

  • Page 28: Password Menu (15)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.4.2. MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY Menu (142) To enter the MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY menu: 1. Use the Left Soft Key to enter MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY menu from the ACCESSORY menu. 2. Press the Left Soft Key to enter MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY menu.
  • Page 29 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.1.5.1. PASSWORD QUERY Menu (151) To enter the PASSWORD QUERY menu: 1. Use the Left Soft Key to enter PASSWORD QUERY menu from the PASSWORD menu. 2. Press the Left Soft Key to enter PASSWORD QUERY menu.

  • Page 30: Serial Port Menu (16)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL If you enter your old password incorrectly, an error message will appear as INVALID PASSWORD and radio will return to Standby mode. If your two entries for your new password are different, an error message will appear as NEW PASSWORD ENTRIES MISMATCH and radio will return to Standby mode.

  • Page 31: Squelch Menu (17)

    2. Press the Right Soft Key pointing to EXIT to return the radio to Standby mode. 3.1.8. GREETING MESSAGE Menu (18) MIDLAND 4700 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio greets you with the message you prefer right after your radio’s logo. Your GREETING MESSAGE can be 10 characters long maximum.

  • Page 32: Factory Settings Menu (19)

    3.1.9. FACTORY SETTINGS Menu (19) Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio allows you to restore factory settings if you have changed something from the way you originally received your radio and it seems now to be malfunctioning. This feature lets you re-initialize the original factory settings.

  • Page 33: Last Caller Menu (21)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.2.1. LAST CALLER Menu (21) To enter the LAST CALLER menu: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to enter LAST CALLER menu from the CALL LOG menu. 2. To scroll up or down among LAST CALLERs, use Up/Down Keys.

  • Page 34: Received Messages Menu (31)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL To enter the SMS menu: 1. In Standby mode, use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter SMS menu. To exit the SMS menu: 1. Press the Right Soft Key pointing to EXIT to return the radio to Standby mode.

  • Page 35: Message Edit Menu (33)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.3.3. MESSAGE EDIT Menu (33) To enter the MSG EDIT menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter MSG EDIT menu from the SMS menu.

  • Page 36: Received Messages Menu (41)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.4.1. RECEIVED MESSAGES Menu (41) To enter the RECEIVED MESSAGES menu: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to enter RECEIVED MESSAGES menu from the PREDIFINED MESSAGES menu. 2. To scroll up or down among RECEIVED MESSAGEs, use Up/Down Keys.

  • Page 37: Message List Menu (43)

    You can choose any of 30 predefined status options to state your current status in case it’s inquired by other stations. MIDLAND 4700 Series APCO25 Vehicular Radio resets your status info when you turn off your radio. Your current status is selected as the 1 present status option each time you turn on your radio.

  • Page 38: Present Status Menu (51)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.1. PRESENT STATUS Menu (51) To enter the PRESENT STATUS menu: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to enter PRESENT STATUS menu from the STATUS menu. 2. To scroll up or down among status options, use Up/Down Keys.

  • Page 39: Status Request Menu (53)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.5.3. STATUS REQUEST Menu (53) To enter the STATUS REQUEST menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter STATUS REQUEST menu from the STATUS menu.
  • Page 40 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL To enter the IDENTS menu: 1. Press the Left Soft Key to enter IDENTS menu from the RADIO INFO menu. 2. Use the Left Soft Key to enter IDENTS menu. 3. Use Up/Down Keys to observe the following data: •...

  • Page 41: Software Menu (62)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.2. SOFTWARE Menu (62) To enter the SOFTWARE menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter SOFTWARE menu from the RADIO INFO menu. 2. Use the Left Soft Key to enter SOFTWARE menu.

  • Page 42: Measurement Menu (65)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.6.4. MEASUREMENT Menu (65) To enter the MEASUREMENT menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter MEASUREMENT menu from the RADIO INFO menu. 2. Use the Left Soft Key to observe RSSI level in dBm and press the Right Soft Key to EXIT.

  • Page 43: Channel Parameters Menu (7)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.7. CHANNEL PARAMETERS Menu (7) CHANNEL PARAMETERS Menu has the following submenu options: CHANNEL SCAN (71): Channel Scan menu allows you to add/remove a channel or view the Channel Scan List. GROUPS (72): Groups menu allows you to view the groups to which your radio belongs.

  • Page 44: Groups Menu (72)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.2. GROUPS Menu (72) To enter the GROUPS menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft enter GROUPS menu from CHANNEL PARAMETERS menu. 2. When you enter the GROUPS menu, Default Group number appears on the display.

  • Page 45: Channels Menu (74)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.4. CHANNELS Menu (74) To enter the CHANNELS menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter CHANNELS menu from the CHANNEL PARAMETERS menu. 2. Enter the channel number and press the Left Soft Key to select.

  • Page 46: Zones Menu (75)

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.7.5. ZONES Menu (75) To enter the ZONES menu: 1. Use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter ZONES menu from the CHANNEL PARAMETERS menu. 2. Use keypad to enter ZONE NO and press OK to confirm to return the radio to Standby mode.

  • Page 47: Encryption Menu

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 3.8. ENCRYPTION Menu ENCRPTION Menu allows you to view Key Version, Algorithm, CIK ID and Test Results. To enter the ENCRYPTION menu: 1. In Standby mode, use Up/Down Keys to scroll through and press the Left Soft Key to enter ENCRYPTION menu.

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL ACCESSORIES MIDLAND provided original accessories give you operational efficiency, flexibility and easier use in difficult working conditions. ACCESSORY MIDLAND P/N Vehicular Microphone Assembly ACC4425 Loudspeaker Box ACC1425 Under dash mounting kit 560-090-0091 Vehicular Radio Battery Connection Cable Assembly...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL MAINTENANCE • Your radio does not require any periodic maintenance. • Keep the radio and charger clean and away from dust, humidity, dense sunlight, extreme heat sources and liquids. • Avoid exposing the radio and relevant accessories to cleaning solvents, aerosol sprays, adhesive agents, paints etc.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(s) SOLUTION(s) No display on LCD Fuse is blown or Check fuse and connections. when radio is turned connections are Replace the faulty items. damaged. Volume level is too low or...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Modulation 16K0F3E, 11K0F3E , 8K0D1E, 8K0F1E Data Rate P25 : 9.6 kb/s Symbol Rate P25 : 4.8 kb/s Protocol Project 25-CAI : 4.4 kb/s IMBE Encription Algorithms DES-OFB, AES Channel Capacity 13.6 Vdc ±...
  • Page 52 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL MILITARY STANDARDS 810C/D/E/F MIL-STD 810C MIL-STD 810D MIL-STD 810E MIL-STD 810F Proc./ Proc./ Proc./ Proc./ Method Method Method Method Cat. Cat. Cat. Cat. Low Pressure 500.1 500.2 500.3 500.4 I/A1, I/A1, I/Hot, High Temperature 501.1...

  • Page 53: Receiver Technical Specifications

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 7.1. Receiver Technical Specifications RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz Frequency Separation Full Bandsplit Full Bandsplit Channel Spacing 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz Frequency Step 2.5 / 3.125 kHz...

  • Page 54: Transmitter Technical Specifications

    Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 7.2. Transmitter Technical Specifications TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 136-174 MHz 380-470 MHz Frequency Separation Full Bandsplit Full Bandsplit Channel Spacing 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz Frequency Step 2.5 / 3.125 kHz...
  • Page 55 Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 5900 Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO. 64120 http://www.midlandradio.com 680-090-2041 Ver.4.1 http://www.midlandradio.com...

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