Midland Olympian MO-1008 User Manual

Midland Olympian MO-1008 User Manual

Olympian series 8/32/128 channel vhf/uhf-fm mobile transceiver

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User's Guide
Olympian™ Series
8/32/128 Channel VHF-FM Mobile Transceiver
8/32/128 Channel UHF-FM Mobile Transceiver
www.midlandradio.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Olympian™ Series 8/32/128 Channel VHF-FM Mobile Transceiver 8/32/128 Channel UHF-FM Mobile Transceiver www.midlandradio.com...
  • Page 2 FCC RF exposure compliance, is maintained between the antenna and nearby persons. Transmit only when all person(s) are at least the minimum distance from the properly installed, externally mounted antenna. Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Editing Your Scan List ... 17 Programmable Functions... 19 Key Assignment Notes ... 23 Message Display Quick Reference... 23 Error Codes ... 23 Function Codes ... 24 Specifications... 25 Olympian™ Mobile Connectors ... 26 Warranty Statement ... 27 © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 4: Conventions And Symbols In This Book

    This symbol marks a “note”. Notes are hints or tips which offer additional information to help you. Disclaimer Midland Radio Corporation is committed to continuous quality improvements, for this reason specifications may change without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
  • Page 5 The above warning list is not intended to include all hazards that may be encountered when using this radio. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    There are six models in the Olympian™ mobile radio line. The models differ only by band of operation and channel capacity. MO-1008 – 8 channel VHF, 136-174 MHz. MO-1032 – 32 channel VHF, 136-174 MHz. MO-1128 – 128 channel VHF, 136-174 MHz.
  • Page 7 A password function is available to prevent unauthorized radio operation. When programmed, a four keypress sequence must be entered each time the radio is turned on, in order to operate the radio. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 8: Recommended Accessories

    Backlit LCD display. Provides radio status and channel information. buttons. Programmable function buttons, normally used for channel selection. Internal front speaker. Microphone jack. function buttons, dealer customized to provide the features and convenience you require. Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide buttons. Programmable © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    High density DB15 option interface connector. Backlit LCD Details Transmit Low transmit Open audio indicator power path Receive signal High transmit Scan priority strength power © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation Scan Talk-around Scan list indicator indicator indicator Off-hook Key lock channel scan stop indicator...
  • Page 10: Setup

    Antenna selection, installation and positioning requires knowledge of RF radiation and exposure conditions and should be performed by qualified personnel only. Please consult your dealer or communications coordinator for more information. Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    To select a different bank of channels press the programmed Bank button, then use the up down keys to select the new bank. Once the desired bank is displayed press the button to select it. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 12: Receiving Transmissions From Other Radios

    If more than one radio is transmitting at the same time, this will cause interference. Do not transmit if the Tx/Busy indicator is illuminated green or amber. Wait until the channel is clear before transmitting. Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 13: Transmitting To Other Radios

    2-tone, CTCSS, DCS or noise squelch to allow you to check for channel activity. Channel activity is also indicated by the Tx/Busy indicator. If the channel is clear, press and hold the push to talk (PTT) switch on the side of the microphone. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 14: Scanning Channels

    The radio will begin checking all channels in the scan list for activity. The scan icon will blink while the radio is scanning. To turn scan off press and release the programmed Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 15 If a priority channel (or two) has been assigned by your dealer or communications coordinator, the priority channel will be checked more often than the other channels in the scan list. If activity is detected on a channel the radio will stop on that channel. While © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 16 PTT. If you press PTT, while the radio is scanning channels, the radio will switch to and transmit on the priority 1 channel, priority 2 channel or other Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 17: Editing Your Scan List

    To add or remove a channel in the current bank from the scan list, press and hold the Scan programmable button for two seconds. Use the channel. Press the key to enable (e) or disable (D) the © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation keys to select the desired...
  • Page 18 CH BNK A CH 1A CH 2A CH BNK B CH 1B CH 2B CH 3B CH BNK C CH 1C CH 2C CH 3C CH 4C Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide keys to © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 19: Programmable Functions

    DTMF encode sequence. One of the ten 2-tone or four DTMF (option) sequences can be selected by channel programming. Channel Up Press and release this button to increment the radio to the next channel. Press and hold to scroll channels. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation may be to exit.
  • Page 20 CTCSS and DCS signaling. Once activated, press any button to disable normal monitor mode. While scan is paused on a channel, press this button to temporarily remove the pause channel from the scan list. Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide memory channel. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 21 The programmed and edited scan list will be restored when the radio is turned off. © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 22 Press again to change back to the programmed transmit frequency. Tx Power Press and release this button to toggle the transmit power between the high and low power levels. Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 23: Key Assignment Notes

    Radio high temperature CLN ERR Cloning error DAT ERR Serial communication error LOW BAT Low battery voltage HIGH BAT High battery voltage PASS ERR Password entry error TYPE ERR Incorrect radio model SET ERR Radio mode error © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 24: Function Codes

    Memorize current channel to memory slot DTMF call encode CALL1-4 2TONE 2-tone call encode HKAL ON Hook alert on Hook alert off HKAL OFF TUNE Tuning mode PROG Programming mode Password prompt PASS Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Spurious emissions FM hum & noise 45 dB WB/40 dB NB Audio response per EIA/TIA-603 specs Audio distortion <5% 1 KHz @ 60% dev. RF output impedance © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation MO-4008/4032/4128 (VHF) (UHF) 136-174 MHz 430-470 MHz MMAMO1032 MMAMO4032...
  • Page 26: Olympian™ Mobile Connectors

    Olympian™ Mobile User’s Guide Olympian™ Mobile Connectors © 2005, Midland Radio Corporation...
  • Page 27: Warranty Statement

    Midland is not responsible for any ancillary equipment attached to or used in conjunction with Midland products. Midland offers to the original end user a Two (2) Year Limited Warranty on Midland Business and Industrial radio products. Accessories carry a One (1) Year Limited Warranty.
  • Page 28 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands. All radios must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.

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