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Ericsson PCS Operator's Manual

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LBI-38955
Mobile Communications
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STANDARD/SCAN/DTMF
PORTABLE RADIO
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  • Page 1 LBI-38955 Mobile Communications PCS™ STANDARD/SCAN/DTMF PORTABLE RADIO Operator's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ∆ ∆ or "H" BUTTON OPERATION.......30 BATTERY PACKS..............32 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK ......32 REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ......33 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS .......34 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL ..36 SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT....36 OPERATING TIPS ..............37 Copyright© © November 1993 Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 3 Figure 1 - PCS Standard/Scan Radio...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The PCS comes in 2-, 8-, and 16-channel versions. The SCAN function exists on the 8- and 16-channel radios and allows monitoring of all channels. Any channel may be scanned with or without a priority level. One channel can be programmed for Priority 1 (P1) and another for Priority 2 (P2), with any or all remaining channels programmed as non-priority channels.
  • Page 5 • Automatic Number Identification (ANI) • Telephone Interconnect (DTMF Dial) Features that are programmable on an overall radio basis include: • Carrier Control Timer (CCT) • Display Backlighting • Alert Tones • HOME Channel or Emergency Channel (on SCAN versions) •...

  • Page 6: Controls

    CONTROLS ON/OFF SWITCH ON/OFF switch located on the battery pack. Sliding this switch up to the "ON" position will supply power to the radio from the battery pack. An audible "click" will be heard. When the radio is turned on, it will resume operation at the last operating state (channel, volume, etc.) and the power-...
  • Page 7 PTT BUTTON transmit selected (Push-to-Talk) channel or on the current re- (cont'd) ceive SCAN channel. If the selected channel is pro- grammed with Type 99 Tone Decode enabled, pressing the PTT button will disable Type 99 Tone Decode by switching the radio from the Selective Call mode to the Monitor mode.
  • Page 8 MONITOR BUTTON If the MONitor button is pro- (cont'd) grammed "Channel Guard" operation, pressing and releasing it within one (1) second will toggle Channel Guard ON or OFF. Pressing and holding for more than one (1) second will unsquelch the receiver after one (1) second and allow channel monitoring as long as the button is held;...
  • Page 9 VOLUME CONTROLS relative volume level is indi- (cont'd) cated in the LCD window by four (4) bars. There are eight levels of volume. Two levels of volume are represented by each bar. Changing the volume while the radio is squelched will cause the radio to beep, if programmed, selected level.
  • Page 10 The three (3) buttons (top three on the DTMF keypad) are used to control a variety of operations when used alone and to control SCAN operations when used in conjunction with the "S" button on the 8- and 16-channel radios. Details are as follows: NOTE These three buttons are also used to place telephone calls ("1"...
  • Page 11 ∆ ∆ stay on as long as the button is pressed and will (Cont'd) remain on for five (5) sec- onds after the button is released, providing button was held for at least one second. "S" Pressing the "S" button will turn the SCAN func- tion on and off (8- or 16- channel radios ).

  • Page 12: Scan Controls

    SCAN CONTROLS Holding the "S" button and then pressing ∆ ∆ or ∇ ∇ keys (buttons) enables the following functions. (These functions apply only to the 8- and 16- channel radios.) ∆ ∆ Holding the "S" button while pressing the ∆ ∆ button will add the selected channel to the Scan list.

  • Page 13: Indicators

    DTMF KEYPAD Telephone Interconnect calls can be placed using the 12- button DTMF keypad option. This keypad is enabled when a DTMF-programmed channel is selected and the PTT button is pressed. See the telephone interconnect operating pro- cedures and Figure 2 for more details.

  • Page 14: Channel And Volume Indicators

    seconds after the button has been released, providing the button is held for at least one second.) CHANNEL AND VOLUME INDICATORS The selected channel number is displayed in the LCD window. In 2- channel radios, the "P1" pixel will be illuminated when high TX power is selected, otherwise the "P2"...
  • Page 15 Figure 2 - PCS Standard/Scan/DTMF Keypad...

  • Page 16: Status Indicators

    STATUS INDICATORS This status indicator turns on when the radio is scanning (8- or 16- channel radios). When this indicator is on, the selected channel is non-Priority SCAN channel (for 8- or 16-channel radios). When this indicator is lit in a 2- channel radio, it indicates a selected channel is in Talk Around mode.

  • Page 17: Alert Tones

    This status indicator turns on when the radio is transmitting. If the battery pack charge is low and requires charging, this status indicator will turn on. Figure 3 - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ALERT TONES Alert tones or "beeps" are sounded when a button is pressed and when the operating status of the radio changes.

  • Page 18: Power-Up Self-Test

    POWER-UP SELF-TEST Each time the radio is turned on it will perform a power-up self-test. All display segments will turn on, and after successful completion of the test, the radio will change to the last operating state (channel, volume, etc.) and sound three (3) or four (4) beeps. Three beeps sound if the radio is operating in the normal (not SCAN) state.

  • Page 19: Receive-Only Channel

    RECEIVE-ONLY CHANNEL If the selected channel is programmed for receive-only, the radio will beep if a transmission is attempted. TYPE 99 ALERT TONE The Type 99 alert tone, indicating a receive Type 99 call, may be enabled or disabled by PC programming. If the alert tone is enabled, the level may also be programmed to sound at the present volume control setting or at maximum volume, regardless of volume control setting.

  • Page 20: Priority-One (P1) Scan

    PRIORITY-ONE (P1) SCAN If the radio receives a signal on the Priority 1 channel when scanning, the radio will sound a beep if the Priority 1 alert tone is programmed on. RADIO/CHANNEL FAILURE The simultaneous flashing of the "BAT" status indicator and sounding of beeps indicates the synthesizer is unable to correctly lock on the selected channel.
  • Page 21 Select the desired operating channel by pressing the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN buttons. channel number will be displayed in the LCD window. When a message is received (and the correct Channel Guard or Type 99 signal is decoded, if programmed and enabled), the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker.

  • Page 22: Sending A Message

    TYPE 99 OPERATION The PCS Conventional/DTMF radio may be programmed to operate in the Selective mode or in the Monitor mode when it is turned on. If the Selective mode is programmed and a Type 99 channel is selected, the "PG"...
  • Page 23 When the radio is operating in the Selective mode, it operates as a tone and voice receiver and only those calls that are coded for it will be heard. When the radio is operating in the Monitor mode, all calls (with the correct Channel Guard, if programmed) will be heard.

  • Page 24: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION (8- AND 16-CHANNEL RADIOS ONLY) The PCS Conventional/DTMF radio may be programmed for an operator-selectable SCAN and Priority channel, a fixed Priority 1 channel, or a selected channel Priority 1 channel. SCAN rate will vary depending upon the number of channels on the Scan list and Channel Guard programming.
  • Page 25 Using SCAN When SCAN mode is off, press and release the "S" key to go into SCAN mode. SCAN mode will not be in effect until the "S" key is released. The "SCN" status indicator will turn on when the radio is scanning. To exit SCAN mode, press and hold the "S"...

  • Page 26: Telephone Interconnect Calls

    Others require an "*." Specific procedures for placing a telephone interconnect call from the PCS DTMF radio are determined by the radio system and the individual radio programming. Consult a system representative for the exact operating procedures necessary for your system and radio.
  • Page 27 In 8- and 16- channel radios: a.) Select an autodial number b.) Control SCAN operation c.) Select a Home/ Emergency Channel d.) Manually dialed calls (digits 1-3) Except for these three (3) buttons, the keypad is normally inactive. When placing a manually dialed call, the DTMF keypad is active only when the PTT is pressed and held.
  • Page 28 Release the PTT button when the dial sequence is complete. When the called party answers, press and hold the PTT button each time you wish to speak (transmit) and release it each time you wish to listen (receive). At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT button and then press the "...
  • Page 29 When the called party answers, press and hold the PTT button each time you wish to speak (transmit) and release it when you wish to listen (receive). At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT button and then press the "#" or "*" key as required by the telephone interconnect system.

  • Page 30: Or "H" Button Operation

    When the called party answers, press and hold the PTT button while you wish to speak (transmit) and release it when you wish to listen (receive). At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT button and then press the "#" or "*" key as required by the telephone interconnect system.
  • Page 31 EMERGENCY Button Programmed If programmed as an EMERGENCY button and no HOME channel is programmed, press and hold the EMERGENCY button for at least one (1) second to transmit the emergency ANI code on the selected channel. If the radio is programmed with a HOME channel, the emergency ANI code will be transmitted on the HOME channel instead of the selected channel.

  • Page 32: Battery Packs

    BATTERY PACKS The following battery packs are available for use with the PCS radios: PCPA1J Rechargeable Battery Pack, (19A705293P2) High Capacity PCPA1K Rechargeable Battery Pack, (19A705293P2) Extra High Capacity CAUTION Battery packs used with the PCS radio must be supplied by Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.

  • Page 33: Removing The Battery Pack

    Slide the battery pack fully into the radio until the battery release latch clicks into place. Figure 4 - Installing the Battery Pack REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK Ensure that the ON/OFF switch on the battery pack is in the "OFF" position. Press down on the battery release latch and slide the battery pack out in the direction of the release latch.

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery Packs

    "BAT" indicator in the LCD window will illuminate and the radio will sound an alert tone. There are several different styles of charger available for the PCS radio and each has a different charge rate. The battery packs may be charged with the radio still connected or the battery pack can be disconnected from the radio and charged alone.
  • Page 35 "ON" and allowing the battery to discharge overnight. A full charging cycle should be performed using an appropriate Ericsson GE charger. Repeat the preceding steps again. Performing the deep discharge and charge cycle at least twice should sufficiently restore the battery.

  • Page 36: Rechargeable Battery Pack Disposal

    RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of it's useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.

  • Page 37: Operating Tips

    Figure 6 - Swivel Mount Removal and Replacement OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a two-way radio. Operating the radio in low terrain areas, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle, or inside a metal- or steel-framed building can severely reduce the operating range of the unit.
  • Page 38 NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY A.Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
  • Page 39 WARRANTY A.Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by Seller shall be free from defects in material, workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to any Equipment not manufactured by Seller (except for integral parts of Seller's Equipment to which the warranties set forth above shall apply), Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.

  • Page 40: Emergency Numbers

    EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police State Police Fire Poison Control Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad Printed in U.S.A...

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