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Maxon TP-4800 series Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions
(Models TP-4800 and TP-4801)
TP-4800 Series
800 MHz Transceiver

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  • Page 1 TP-4800 Series 800 MHz Transceiver Operating Instructions (Models TP-4800 and TP-4801)
  • Page 2 We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio. The TP-4800 Series has been designed for ease of operation and there are many features available. Many of the functions described in this manual are dependent on the System in use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information TP-4800 Series Features Quick Reference Guide Description of Radio Components Controls and Connectors Keypad Display Information TP-4800 Series Operation Trunked and Conventional Mode Channel Monitoring System "Handshaking" Transmitting Receiving T/A - Talk Around Transpond Mode...
  • Page 4 First Available System Scan Trunked Supervisory Tones Busy Tone Intercept Tone Clear-To-Talk Key Press Tone Reorder Tone Return Time Warning Tone Conversation Time-Out Tone System Ringback Tone Display Messages Battery Charging and Care Extended Operations FCC Licensing Transceiver Service TP-4800 Series Product Warranty...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety standard for the human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communication Commission limits.

  • Page 6: Tp-4800 Series Features

    TP-4800 Series Features • Choice of Model TP-4800 with DTMF keypad or Model TP-4801 without DTMF keypad • Up to 10 Systems selectable • Up to 10 Groups selectable per System • System scan • System lockout when scanning • Group Scan automatically or manually •...

  • Page 7: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Controls and Buttons Turns transceiver on and adjusts audio listening level Lights up LCD display Monitors channel activity (Conventional Mode only) Press-To-Talk places transceiver in transmit mode Keypad Change SYStem number Change GRouP number Talk Around bypasses System when out of range of System Enable or disable "key press"...
  • Page 8 LoCK Keypad or displayed System out of scan sequence Enable or disable "Phone" mode (Model TP-4800 only) NOTE: In "Phone" mode, the T/A, MUTE, SCN and LCK keys have the following functions; (SND) SeND, (STR) SToRe, (REC) RECall and (CLR) CLeaR respectively.

  • Page 9: Description Of Radio Components

    Description of Radio Components Controls and Connectors Antenna Connector - SMA type connector for Maxon TA-801BK antenna or equivalent. TX/CALL Indicator - Two color LED glows red when radio is transmitting (TX) and green when radio is receiving a call (CALL).
  • Page 10 L-Backlight Button - Press the L button once to illuminate the display for low light conditions. After pressing the L button, the light will stay on for approxi- mately 10 seconds. M-Monitor Button - Press and hold the M button to monitor channel activity.

  • Page 11: Keypad

    Group number selected is located in lower left corner of display. Group name or identifier is shown in main body of display. T/A "Talk Around" - Places the TP-4800 Series into the Talk Around mode on Trunked and Conventional Systems (Dealer programmable option). Allows direct radio-to-radio communication when out of range of System.
  • Page 12 NOTE: The TP-4800 Series will return to the "key press" tone mode automatically when the unit is turned off and on. (This is the power up default setting). SCN "Scan" - Pressing this key initiates the scan feature. When the SCN key is pressed followed by pressing either the SYS (System) or GRP (Group) key, System scan or Group scan is enabled.
  • Page 13 The following Keys are activated in "Phone" mode (Model TP-4800 only) : DTMF Keypad - Keys 0-9, and symbol keys "*" and "#" for entering telephone numbers to send or store in memory. NOTE: If more than 7 digits are entered or stored in a memory location, a left facing arrow will appear at the bottom of the LCD display.
  • Page 14 T/A (SND) "Send" - Transmits the telephone number entered or recalled from memory on the LCD display. MUTE (STR) "Store" - Stores a telephone number into memory. To store a number shown in the LCD display, press STR (Store) and a memory location number 1 through 8.

  • Page 15: Display Information

    Display Information Alpha-numeric Display - In the standard mode, this 7-character display identifies the selected System/Group and those operating modes or error conditions as described in "Display Messages". In the "Phone" mode, it indicates the telephone number as well as the functions activated in "Phone"...
  • Page 16 -Indicates that the displayed group is programmed for telephone interconnect (Model TP-4800 only) -Indicates that the "key press" tones are heard (Model TP-4800 only) -Indicates that the battery is weak and needs recharging -Indicates that there are overflow digits (the telephone number is longer than 7 digits) (Model TP-4800 only)

  • Page 17: Tp-4800 Series Operation

    In both Trunked and Conventional Systems, operation may vary from System to System. Your Maxon Dealer will be able to assist with particular operational parameters and procedures for the various Systems and functions.

  • Page 18: Transmitting

    Transmitting A. Rotate the On-Off/Volume control clockwise to turn the power on. B. Adjust On-Off/Volume control further clockwise to desired volume level. (Pressing any of the function keys will provide a "key press" tone. Use this tone to set desired audio level). C.

  • Page 19: Receiving

    "System Scan" description for more information. T/A - Talk Around Talk Around mode, if enabled by your Maxon Dealer, allows you to talk directly from radio to radio. This is useful when your radios are out of range of any System.

  • Page 20: Transpond Mode

    Telephone Calls (Model TP-4800 only) Telephone calls may be placed and received, provided that your Dealer has programmed this feature into your Maxon TP-4800 transceiver. The following instructions pertain to placing telephone calls which are made in the Trunked mode...

  • Page 21: Placing A Telephone Call

    1-8, by pressing REC 1-8. (Information on storing and recalling a number from memory is detailed in the following sections). E. Press the SND key. The Maxon TP-4800 will access the Trunked Group, send the phone number and return to the receive mode.

  • Page 22: Manual Or Direct Dialing

    System that your call is completed. Additional inter- connected billing time may be incurred before the System automatically terminates the call. In most Systems this is 30 seconds, however it may vary. Consult your Maxon Dealer for specific details. Manual or Direct Dialing A.

  • Page 23: Receiving A Telephone Call

    Pressing the pound sign (#) key instructs the System that your call is completed. Additional interconnected billing time may be incurred before the System automatically terminates the call. In most Systems this is 30 seconds, however it may vary. Consult your Maxon Dealer for specific details.

  • Page 24: Additional Telephone Calling Information

    B. Enter the desired telephone number by pressing the corresponding number keys. The Maxon TP-4800 allows you to enter the telephone number at any desired rate. Errors can be corrected before sending the telephone number to be dialed. Numbers up to 14 digits in length can be entered.

  • Page 25: To Store A Number In Memory

    To Store a Number In Memory (Model TP-4800 only) A. Press PHONE key to place the unit into the "Phone" mode. B. Enter the desired number. Example: 1 8 1 6 8 9 1 6 3 2 0 C. Press STR. D.

  • Page 26: Scan Modes

    Scan Modes General Both System Scan and Group Scan are available in Maxon's TP-4800 Series radio. Although your Maxon Dealer will explain which option(s) he has programmed for you, the following is a description of each. System Scan System Scan is initiated by pressing SCN SYS. To exit Scan mode, press SCN and hold for 2 seconds.

  • Page 27: Group Scan

    Group Scan There are two different ways the TP-4800 Series does Group Scanning. Your Maxon Dealer programs these functions into the radio during initial setup. Only those Groups your Dealer has “enabled” for Group Scan can be scanned.

  • Page 28: Manual Group Scan

    "IN SCAN" appear in the display in place of the unique group identifier. Group Scan occurs only on those Groups "enabled" by your Maxon Dealer for the selected System. When an incoming call is detected, scanning stops and the incoming call is received.

  • Page 29: Home" System And Group

    When you press the P-T-T button during scanning (i.e. "IN SCAN" appears in the display) your TP-4800 Series radio will always transmit on the "Home" System and Group. This applies whether scanning has stopped for an incoming call or not.

  • Page 30: Rx Priority

    RX Priority Your Maxon Dealer may have programmed a Group ID as an RX PRIORITY (Receive Priority) ID. Whenever your radio receives this ID, the LCD display will show the words "RX PRI" in place of the normal alphanumeric System / Group identifier.

  • Page 31: Trunked Supervisory Tones

    Trunked Supervisory Tones Busy Tone This tone is similar to the standard telephone busy tone and it indicates that the radio System is currently "busy". The tone sounds for as long as the P-T-T button is pressed, and the word "BUSY" appears in the lower right portion of the display while this tone is sounding.

  • Page 32: Key Press Tone

    to "Clear-To-Talk" description for more information). Key Press Tone This is a short tone that sounds to indicate when a key is pressed. This tone can be enabled and disabled by pressing the MUTE key. NOTE: The following tones are heard only when making telephone calls .

  • Page 33: System Ringback Tone

    System Ringback Tone (Model TP-4800 only) If in First Available System Scan mode or after receiving a "Busy" indication when attempting to access a System (Trunked or Conventional), the TP-4800 will emit a one second "ring" to indicate a System is now available.

  • Page 34: Display Messages

    UNLOCK: This message indicates that the synthesizer has become "unlocked". If this message should be displayed, take the radio to your Maxon Dealer for service. RX PRI: Indicates that a call has been received on a pro- grammed priority channel. (Dealer programmed).

  • Page 35: Battery Charging And Care

    Do not replace the battery in hazardous atmosphere locations. Your Maxon TP-4800 Series radio comes supplied with one 7.2 volt 1100 mAh Ni-Cad battery pack, which can be recharged from 500 to 1000 times before requiring replacement.
  • Page 36 Maxon America, Inc. fully endorses and encourages the re- cycling of Ni-Cd batteries. A national program to collect and recycle used Ni-Cd batteries is being implemented by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC™...

  • Page 37: Extended Operations

    System coverage. The fringe distance will vary greatly from plains areas, hilly terrain and mountaintop sites. Consult your Maxon Dealer regarding the specific opera- tional range and coverage of the System(s) programmed into your TP-4800 Series radio.

  • Page 38: Fcc Licensing

    Federal Communications Commission. Some Trunked operations now are exempt from individual licensing requirements but must be operated in a licensed System. Consult your Maxon Dealer regarding specific licensing information, or contact the Federal Communications Commission. For more information regarding the FCC license application (Form 571), call 717-337-1212 for additional information or contact the FCC District Office nearest your location.

  • Page 39: Transceiver Service

    Transceiver Service There are no user serviceable components inside the Maxon TP-4800 Series radio. Altering the internal components or adjustments may result in illegal emissions, including off-frequency operation, or damage to the radio. Should an "UNLOCK" condition be shown in the LCD...

  • Page 40: Tp-4800 Series Product Warranty

    Maxon will repair or replace, at its option, the radio product or part(s) therein which upon examination by Maxon shall appear to be defective or not up to factory specifica- tions. Maxon will pay labor charges incurred in providing the warranty service, against its rate schedule.
  • Page 41 OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF MAXON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. * This warranty is void for sales and deliveries outside of the U.S.A. For sales outside the U.S.A., contact Maxon America or your local Maxon Dealer.
  • Page 42 Maxon America, Inc. 10828 NW Air World Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153 816 / 891-6320 Fax: 816 / 891-8815 Printed in Korea ---- P/N 936923A...

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