1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Com-Net Ericsson Manuals
  4. Portable Radio
  5. PANTHER 300P
  6. Operator's manual

Com-Net Ericsson PANTHER 300P Operator's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for PANTHER 300P:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Operator's Manual
MM-101027V1-A1
Operator's Manual
 300P
P
ANTHER
Portable Radio

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Com-Net Ericsson PANTHER 300P

Summary of Contents for Com-Net Ericsson PANTHER 300P

  • Page 1 MM-101027V1-A1 Operator’s Manual  300P ANTHER Portable Radio...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE! The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Com- Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. This manual is published by Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc., without warranty.

  • Page 3: Safety Training Information

    This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Com-Net Ericsson radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy...
  • Page 4 • American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. • American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields...
  • Page 5 The radio is transmitting when the “TX” light appears in the display. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” button. • ALWAYS use Com-Net Ericsson authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). unauthorized accessories...
  • Page 6 The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of a RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Com-Net...

  • Page 7: Safe Practice Information

    SAFE PRACTICE INFORMATION The operator of any land mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of radio transmitters. list several possible hazards is given: Explosive Atmospheres - Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
  • Page 8 Electronics Systems energy from your portable radio affect some electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc. shielded from energy. However, in areas that instruct you to turn off two-way radio equipment, always observe the rules. If in doubt, turn it off. Dynamite Blasting Caps...
  • Page 9 Radio Frequency Energy - Do not use a radio with a damaged or missing antenna. A minor burn may result if a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin. Replace a damaged antenna immediately. A missing antenna could damage your radio.
  • Page 10 Safe Driving Recommendations - (Recommended by AAA) Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio. Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the radio secured whenever vehicle motion. Place calls only when vehicle is stopped. • When talking from a moving vehicle is unavoidable, drive in the slower lane.

  • Page 11: Operating Rules And Regulations

    OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, regional, or national government.  In the United States, the P ANTHER 300P portable radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 12 messages. If someone is sending an emergency message - such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR! The use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law. It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or emergency messages.
  • Page 13 requires that identify yourself at certain specific times by means of your call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to your particular type of operation proper procedure. No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified electronic technician.

  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition is important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains and buildings can also reduce the range of the unit.
  • Page 15 receiving or transmitting a message. Do not hold the antenna when receiving a message and, especially, do not hold when transmitting a message.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual describes the operation  of the Com-Net Ericsson P ANTHER 300P portable radio. The P ANTHER 300P portable radio high performance portable radio providing reliable two-way communication in a Conventional Radio System. The P 300P portable radio...

  • Page 17: Controls And Indicators

    CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 1 – P 300P Radio ANTHER Top View...
  • Page 18 Figure 2 – P 300P Radio ANTHER Side View Monitor/Clear Button Function This section describes functionality of Monitor/Clear button. Monitor/Clear The Monitor/Clear function monitors the channel for activity. While the Monitor/Clear pressed, squelch,...

  • Page 19: Option Button Functions

    Channel Guard, and Type 99 are disabled. If the channel is clear, squelch noise will be heard. If the channel is busy, traffic will be heard. When the option button is released, squelch, Channel Guard, and Type 99 are re-enabled. After a successful Type 99 decode, press the Monitor/Clear button to switch the Type 99 Decoder state...
  • Page 20 Table 1: Programmed Functions States Function 1 Short 2 Short High Tone High Tones High/Low High Power Low Power Power Local/Distant Local Distant Squelch Type 99 Disabled No function is assigned to the Option 1 button. When pressed, the radio will emit a Denied Alert Tone.
  • Page 21 Type 99 ON/OFF The Type 99 function toggles the state of the Type 99 Decoder between “ON” and “OFF”. Type 99 mutes receive audio until a valid Type 99 call is received. “ON” indicates the radio is operating in Selective mode. ”OFF" indicates the radio is operating in Monitor mode.

  • Page 22: Panther 300P Radio Indicators

    PANTHER 300P RADIO INDICATORS The Light Emitting Diode (LED) and tones indicate the state of the radio. Table 2: Radio Indicators LED Indicators: continuous c flashing Tone Function 3 mid tones Power-up complete 1 mid tone Low battery continuous Transmit timer...
  • Page 23 LED Indicators: continuous c flashing Tone Function 1 short high Programmed tone function toggled 2 short high Programmed tones function toggled green 1 short tone Receiving Type 99 Individual Call green 2 short Receiving Type tones 99 Group Call green 3 short Receiving Type tones...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Selecting A Channel Rotate the Channel Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the raised rib aligns with desired channel number. Transmitting A Basic Call Power ON the radio. Select a channel. Ensure there is no activity on the channel by: •...

  • Page 25: Channel Guard

    Release the PTT button after you have finished speaking. Channel Guard Channel Guard is a method of reducing "channel chatter" equipping receivers with tone- responsive devices, which only allow calls with the correct signaling-tones to be heard by the user. Channel Guard options and parameters are defined in the radio personality.

  • Page 26: Selective Signaling

    SELECTIVE SIGNALING Selective signaling controls muting and unmuting of the receive audio. This allows a user or dispatcher selectively call individual radio or group of radios. The P 300P portable radio ANTHER supports selective signaling in Type In a selective signaling environment, the P 300P portable radio ANTHER...
  • Page 27 If the "Or" option is programmed, calls with the correct Channel Guard or calls with correct selective signaling and Channel Guard tones are heard by the user. A radio operating in Selective Call mode that receives a selective call switches to the Monitor mode and the TX/RX LED flashes green.
  • Page 28 the ability to selectively call a radio or group radios. If Type 99 is enabled in the radio personality, the radio can decode Individual, Group and Supergroup Type 99 calls. See Table 2 for radio indicator information for each of these types of calls.

  • Page 29: Programmable Ptt Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE PTT FUNCTIONS Channel Busy Lockout The radio may be programmed with the Channel Busy Lockout feature, which denies transmitter when the channel is busy with traffic. If the PTT button is pressed while the TX/RX LED is ON, the radio will emit an alert tone until the PTT is released.
  • Page 30 Type 99 Disable After PTT The radio may be programmed with the Type 99 Disable After PTT feature, which automatically disables Type decoder after transmission. Using one of the methods outlined in the “Resetting Type 99 After A Call” section to reset Type 99 operation.

  • Page 31: Cloning

    CLONING CopyCat Technology, a cloning feature, allows supervisor radios to duplicate radio personalities into subordinate radios on-site without a technician more information about CopyCat Technology and configuration refer to the Panther 300 Series Maintenance manuals, On-Line Help ProGrammer, or contact your system administrator.

  • Page 32: Battery Operation

    BATTERY OPERATION Removing The Battery Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack. Lift the battery pack from the bottom. Remove the battery pack from the radio.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Battery

    Attaching The Battery Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. Align the tab on the top of the battery pack with the slot at the top of the battery cavity. Push the battery pack down to attach the battery to the radio. Verify the battery is securely latched to the radio.
  • Page 34 Low Battery Detection And Operation The P 300P portable radio ANTHER constantly monitors the charge-state of the battery. The radio will emit a Low Battery Alert Tone when the battery capacity is low and the TX/RX LED will flash red. When this occurs recharge the battery.

  • Page 35: Recharging The Battery

    "Battery Error" alert tone every ten seconds. The Battery Error condition can be avoided by using Com-Net Ericsson approved batteries. Recharging The Battery Recharge the battery when the radio TX/RX LED exhibits a Low Battery indicator.
  • Page 36 (Charging the battery in a Com-Net Ericsson charger and then discharging the battery pack with the radio until low battery is indicated is considered one cycle.)
  • Page 37 • When the radio is not in use, turn the power to the radio OFF. Do not over discharge the battery. This will reduce battery capacity and battery life. • Do not overcharge the battery. A battery should not be kept in a charger over hours.
  • Page 38 Battery Recycling The product that you have purchased contains rechargeable, recyclable battery. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid...
  • Page 39 NOTE...
  • Page 40 Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 2000 Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711) Printed in U.S.A.

Table of Contents