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LBI-38979

Mobile Communications

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EDACS

M-PA

PORTABLE RADIOS

Operator's Manual

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Page 1 LBI-38979 Mobile Communications ™ ™ EDACS M-PA PORTABLE RADIOS Operator’s Manual...
Page 3: Introduction
The M-PA Select model radio is INTRODUCTION the basic version of the radio that can be programmed with up to sixteen The EDACS M-PA Select, (16) independent trunked groups Scan and System model radios are and/or conventional radio channels. high-quality microprocessor-control- This unit features an eight-digit alpha- led synthesized two-way FM portable numeric liquid crystal display (LCD)
Page 4 Figure 2 - Select Model Figure 1 - Side View (All Models)
Page 5: Controls
i nclude expanded syst em and for particular features that are pro- group/channel selection capability, grammed into the radio. trunked group and conventional The radio operates in trunked channel scan capability, trunked mode individual call capability, and mode when a trunked system is se- lected and it operates in conventional telephone interconnect call capability.
Page 6 Figure 3 - Scan Model Figure 4 - System Model...
Page 7 ating on the previous group or chan- CONTROL KNOB nel. Sliding the switch down will turn the radio off. The rotatable 16-position CON- TROL KNOB located on the top of the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB radio provides system, group or chan- nel selection according to how the radio is programmed.
Page 8 a specific trunked system and group operator pressing the PTT BUTTON) or a conventional channel. The selec- to maintain communication with the tion method is determined by the ra- site controller. The "TX" status flag in dio’s programming. See the section the display will turn on when the radio entitled "SYSTEM/GROUP/CHAN- is transmitting.
Page 9 programmed individual call-back monitored. Momentarily pressing it time-out period expires. will unsquelch the receiver. This button is also used to toggle If the selected channel has Chan- between group and regroup settings nel Guard (CG) and/or Type 99 (T99) if the Dynamic Regrouping mode coded-squelch tone decode feature (with deselect capability) has been programmed for the selected chan-...
Page 10 BUTTON to reset the radio after a T99 emergency signalling will be transmit- call is successfully received. ted on the selected channel. EMERGENCY BUTTON STEP BUTTON (Scan And System Models Only) When the radio is operating in trunked mode, pressing and holding The STEP button located on the the red EMERGENCY BUTTON on keypad can be programmed to select...
Page 11 SCAN BUTTON (Scan And System Models Only) Pressing the SCAN button on the keypad will toggle scan operation on and off. When the radio is scanning, Figure 5 - Scan Model Keypad the "SCN" status flag in the display will turn on and all groups/channels on the scan list in the current system will be scanned.
Page 12 selected by pressing STEP. Pressing On an M-PA System model radio, 2nd then STEP will select the pre- six (6) of the buttons on the keypad vious programmed special call. The are dual-function buttons. Press and caller’s ID of the last received individ- release the blue 2nd function button ual call and the last received group to shift keypad selection to the scan...
Page 13 A/D (shifted SCAN button) will scroll buttons again; "UNLOCKED" will be the selected channel’s scan priority displayed momentarily. between non-priority scan ("S" status flag), priority-two scan ("2" status STO BUTTON flag), priority-one scan ("1" status (Shifted Digit 1 - System Model flag) and no scan (no status flags).
Page 14 followed by a pound sign (#). Next CLR BUTTON enter the storage location (1 - 10). (Shifted # Button - System Model Press and release 2nd and then press Only) STO. "STORED" will be displayed for two seconds. To clear the last digit entered, press and release 2nd and then press RCL BUTTON CLR (shifted # button).
Page 15: Indicators
an active button is pressed or the INDICATORS CONTROL KNOB is rotated. The radio’s liquid crystal display The status flags located along the (LCD) located on the front panel has top and bottom of the display indicate eight (8) alphanumeric characters operating modes and conditions as and various status flags located follows:...
Page 16 CNV CoNVentional mode - On in- HIgh power transmit - On in- dicates the selected system dicates the radio is operating or channel has been pro- in the conventional mode. grammed for high power transmit operation. Off indi- SPC SPecial Call mode - On indi- cates the special call mode cates low power transmit.
Page 17: Universal Device Connector
Channel Guard - On indi- nel is designated as the prior- cates Channel Guard de- ity-two scan channel. (Scan code is enabled on the and System models only) selected conventional chan- nel. SCN SCaN mode - On indicates the radio is scanning. (Scan BAT BATtery low - On indicates and System models only) the battery pack’s charge is...
Page 18: Alert Tones
vehicular charger/repeater. The UDC 1000 Hz Tone - ke yp resse d is also used by the maintenance per- sounds when a sonnel when t he radio is pro- button is pressed grammed. a nd st at us change occurs ALERT TONES - channel access t o ne - so unds...
Page 19: Operation
It may be necessary to move to an- OPERATION other location, select another trunking system, or a conventional channel. POWER-UP SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL After the battery pack and an- SELECTION tenna have been installed, turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF SWITCH on the battery pack up.
Page 20 • Systems are selected with into the radio as indicated in the dis- the STEP button; groups and play. To select the previous system, channels are selected with press and release 2nd and then press the CONTROL KNOB. STEP. Holding down STEP will cause the radio to automatically scroll through the system list.
Page 21 Group/Channel Selection cated in the display. One or more of the systems may be programmed for conventional mode operation. A stop- After the desired system is se- plate may be placed under the knob lected with the STEP button, rotate to limit the maximum positions to less the CONTROL KNOB to the desired than sixteen (16).
Page 22: Trunked Mode Operation
selection or wrap around (go from one Receiving A Message end to the other). Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH On the System model radio, on the battery pack up to the groups or channels can also be se- on position. The radio will in- lected by entering the group/channel it iat e and complete the number from the numeric keypad and...
Page 23 NEL SELECTION" operating the assigned channel and the procedures for details. The "BSY" status flag will turn on. display indicates the selected "*INDV*", the originators ID group. number, or the caller’s name (if programmed) is displayed The radio is now ready to re- and the "MSG"...
Page 24: Sending A Message
Call) to call the originating Press and hold the PTT BUT- unit back after the time-out TON. The radio will perform period has expired. The origi- the necessary signalling re- nator’s ID or name will be quired to obtain a communi- displayed.
Page 25: Emergency Operation
the radio will unkey and an Sending An Emergency Call alert tone will sound. To enable an emergency Listen for a reply. transmission, press and hold the EMERGENCY BUTTON (small red button near an- Emergency Operation (Trunked tenna) for approximately one Mode) second.
Page 26: Dynamic Regrouping
Release the PTT BUTTON Dynamic Regrouping when the transmission is complete and listen for a re- Dynamic Regrouping is a feature ply. which allows the System Manager to dynamically program new groups into When the radio receives a selected radios. Upon development normal group channel as- of the regrouping plan, the site con- signment, it will return to the...
Page 27: Wide Area System Scanning
Wide Area System Scanning channel once every one, two, three or four minutes (programmable). This The EDACS M-PA radio can be priority scan timer is reset each time programmed for wide area system the PTT BUTTON is pressed.
Page 28 See the conventional mode operating Toggle the "S" status flag on procedures for specific procedures on or off, as desired, by pressing conventional channel scanning. 2nd and then A/D (shifted SCAN button). When the "S" status flag is on, the group is Adding Groups To And Deleting on the scan list.
Page 29: Special Calls
channel and the group name is dis- Toggle scan operation off by played. pressing SCAN. The radio will re- sume operating on the selected The radio will continue scanning group. if a new group is selected when scan is on. Special Calls Pressing the PTT BUTTON when scan is on will cause the radio to...
Page 30 Receiving An Individual Call Call) to call the originating unit back after the time-out period expires. The originator’s ID number or name will be When an individual call (a call displayed. directed to only one radio) is received, the radio will unsquelch on the as- signed channel and the "BSY"...
Page 31 last selected special call a cce ss t o t he pro- will be displayed. Scroll grammed special calls in through the special call the radio. If no individual table by pressing STEP calls or group calls have or 2nd-STEP until the de- been received since the sired special call name radio was turned on, the...
Page 32 signalling is complete the Individual Call From Keypad "TX" status flag turns on and (System Model Only) the channel access tone sounds. Speak into the mi- Using the numeric keypad, crophone in a normal voice. enter the radio’s individual identification number or re- Release the PTT BUTTON call a previously stored num- when the transmission is...
Page 33 microphone in a normal Telephone Interconnect Calls - voice. Automatically Dialed (Scan and System Models Only) Release the PTT BUTTON when the transmission is Telephone calls programmed complete and listen for a re- into a Scan or System model radio ply.
Page 34 form the necessary signalling Telephone Interconnect Calls - required to obtain a commu- Manually Dialed (System Model nication channel. When the Only) channel is obtained, the "TX" and "BSY" status flags will Using the numeric keypad, turn on and the DTMF tones enter the telephone number.
Page 35 turn on and the DTMF tones When the call is completed, will be heard in the speaker. press the SPC or the MONI- The radio then enters receive TOR BUTTON to hang-up. mode. If telephone intercon- The radio will return to the nect signaling is not success- group (or channel) display.
Page 36: Conventional Mode
Enter the digit or digits (33 Receiving A Message maximum) that need to be transmitted. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the battery pack to the on Press the PTT BUTTON to position. The radio will initiate transmit the digit(s). and complete the power-up self-test and beep if the Repeat steps 2 and 3 as power-up alert tone is pro-...
Page 37: Sending A Message
volume for the approximate approximately two (2) sec- desired speaker audio level. onds. If a coded-squelch tone de- When a message is received code feature such as Chan- the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be nel Guard (CG) or Type 99 (T99) is programmed for the heard in the speaker.
Page 38: Emergency Operation
Verify the channel is not busy Control Timer limit, the radio by temporarily depressing will unkey and an alert tone the MONITOR BUTTON to will sound. If this occurs dur- disable squelch or by observ- ing a transmission, simply re- ing the display for the ab- lease the PTT BUTTON and sence of the "BSY"...
Page 39: Scanning Conventional Channels
emergency channel is programmed, Scan rate will vary depending the radio will switch to the emergency upon the number of channels on the channel, turn on the "EMG" status scan list and whether or not the radio flag and transmit GE-STAR emer- is programmed to scan for Channel gency signalling.
Page 40 Select the desired channel to "SCAN DIS" -The radio is not be added to or deleted from programmed to the scan list. If the selected scan. channel is currently on the list, the "S" status flag will be "FIXED P1" - A p riori t y-one channel has been programmed into...
Page 41 To add or delete additional priority channel is being received, the channels, repeat steps 2 and display name is updated, the applica- ble status indicator, "1" or "2" lights, and the channel is switched to the priority channel. Sampling of the pri- Using Scan ority-one channel will continue if a message is being received on the...
Page 42: Telephone Interconnect Calls
Telephone Interconnect Calls OPERATING TIPS (Scan And System Models Only) Antenna location and condition is important when operating a portable The radio can be programmed for radio. Operating the radio in low areas telephone interconnect operation of terrain, under power lines or while it is operating in conventional bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a mode.
Page 43: Operating Rules And Regulations
Battery condition is another im- HANDLING OF BATTERY AND portant factor in the trouble free op- ACCESSORIES eration of a portable radio. Always properly charge the batteries. REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Remove The Battery Pack From The Radio Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance...
Page 44: Charging The Battery
Reconnect The Battery Pack To The Radio Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in OFF position. Align the battery pack with the slide grooves and insert into grooves until the release latch clicks into place. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS After receiving a new recharge- able battery pack from the factory, it should be fully charged before placing it into service.
Page 45: Rechargeable Battery Pack Disposal
alert tone and the "BAT" status flag a limited portion of its capacity. The will turn on. battery pack may show a severe de- crease in its ability to deliver full ca- Chargers are available with nomi- pacity for an extended period. Any nal charge times of 1 hour (rapid) and rechargeable battery pack showing 14 hours (standard).
Page 46 ficials for details in your area for recy- The READY indicator shows that the cling options or proper disposal. charger has switched to trickle charg- ing. Recharging The Battery Pack Recharging The Battery Pack Using Rapid Charger Or Multi Using Vehicular Charger Rapid Charger Make sure that the charger is con- Make sure that the charger is con-...
Page 47: Using Vehicular Charger In Mobile Configuration
USING VEHICULAR CHARGER IN MOBILE CONFIGURATION Make sure that the charger is con- nected to a 12 Vdc power supply and that the external loudspeaker, micro- phone and antenna are connected to the charger. The power switch on the radio may be in either the ON or OFF position.
Page 48 the volume level. External loud- INDICATORS speaker and microphone are used for MODE CONDITIONS communication. CONTINUOUS REGULAR CHARGE BLINKING REDUCED CHARGE The red CHARGE indicator gives a constant red light if the charging GREEN CONTINUOUS CHARGE READY works properly. The battery is ready FAST BLINKING CHARGE FAULT SLOW BLINKING...
Page 49: Carrying The Radio In Belt Loop Or Belt Clip
CARRYING THE RADIO IN BELT LOOP OR BELT CLIP Put The Radio In Belt Loop Or Belt Clip Hold the radio upside down. Put the swivel mount on the radio into the slot on the belt loop or the belt clip. Turn the radio 180 degrees and make sure that the radio is locked in the carrying accessory.
Page 50: Carrying The Radio In
the backside of the case. Lift the radio CARRYING THE RADIO IN upwards from the case. LEATHER CASE OR PLASTIC HOLDER REMOVING AND REPLACING THE SWIVEL MOUNT Put The Radio In Leather Case Or Plastic Holster Remove The Swivel Mount Put the radio into the leather case or plastic holster with the battery down- Slide a flat-blade screwdriver under...
Page 51: Connecting Audio Accessories
CONNECTING AUDIO ACCESSORIES The audio accessory connector must be placed so that the guide pin is inserted into the control hole of the accessory connector at the radio. Tighten the screw with a coin or a screwdriver. Figure 10 - Removing And Replacing The Swivel Mount CHARGERS UNIVERSAL STD CHARGER...
Page 52 Universal Rapid Charger Option Numbers CH1RAA 120 VAC 1 HR Power supply 120/230 VAC 50-60 CH15AA 120 VAC 14 HR CH1RAB 230 VAC 1 HR CH15AB 230 VAC 14 HR Battery charged to 80% after 1 hour. Battery charged to 100% after 3 hours.
Page 53 Vehicular Charger The vehicular cassette is delivered with external microphone and exter- nal loudspeaker. The microphone is equipped with a transmission button. Power supply 12 Vdc, negative ground. Battery charged to 80% after 1 hour. Battery charged to 100% after 3 hours.
Page 54: Audio Accessories
AUDIO ACCESSORIES Speaker/Microphone The speaker/microphone is equipped with a transmission button, a volume Option PAAE1P swit ch with two volume levels (high/low) and a connector for ear- Figure 15 - Speaker/Microphone piece kit. Headset The headset is equipped with head- phones, microphone, and a cable with a transmission button.
Page 55 Earpiece Kit The earpiece kit replaces the loud- speaker. It is possible to use the ear- piece inside a helmet. BATTERIES Battery approx. 1200 mA, standard Battery approx. 1700 mA, option Option PAAC1A Figure 17 - Audio Accessories Earpiece Kit...
Page 56: Carrying Accessories
CARRYING ACCESSORIES Swivel mount for carrying the radio in a belt loop or belt clip. Belt loop Option PAHC1C Belt clip Plastic holster Leather case Shoulder strap for leather case Option PAHC5R Options PAHC5N Short Battery PAHC5P Tall Battery PAHC3V Short Battery w/ Swivel Mount PAHC5P Tall Battery w/Swivel Mount...

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