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MM101332V1 R2A
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  • Page 1 `Operators Manual MM101332V1 R2A P7100 Series Portable Radios...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BATTERY WARRANTY ...............41 WARRANTY...................42 NOTICE! The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. This manual is published by M/A-COM, Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and...

  • Page 3: Safety Training Information

    FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, this M/A-COM radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •...
  • Page 4 FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by M/A-COM or an antenna specifically authorized by M/A-COM for use with this radio. (Refer to Table 2 – Options and Accessories.) •...
  • Page 5 Power Adjustment section) when possible. In addition to conserving battery charge, low power can reduce RF exposure. • ALWAYS use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded.
  • Page 6 FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY During transmissions, this M/A-COM radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.

  • Page 7: 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to your particular type of radio operation.
  • Page 8 The FCC requires that conversations be brief and confined to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Send only those messages essential for the business operation. It is against Federal Law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.

  • Page 9: Operating Tips

    OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit.
  • Page 10 Do NOT hold onto the antenna when transmitting! WARNING Antenna Care and Replacement Always keep the antenna at least 0.8 inches (2 cm.) away from the body and 2 inches (5 cm.) from the face when transmitting to ensure exposure compliance WARNING requirements are not exceeded.
  • Page 11 Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations. (Refer WARNING to Table 2 – Options and Accessories.) Electronic Devices RF energy from portable radios may affect some electronic equipment.
  • Page 12 Blasting Areas Turn two-way radios OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted "turn off two-way radio." Remote control RF devices are used by some construction crews to detonate WARNING explosives. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.

  • Page 13: Battery Disposal

    BATTERY DISPOSAL The P7100 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of Nickel Cadmium batteries into the municipal waste stream.

  • Page 14: Scope Of This Manual

    SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual describes the basic functions and operation of the P7100 series portable radios. For further detail about features operation refer appropriate Maintenance Manual or contact the System Administrator. WATER RESISTANCE The P7100 series portable radios operate reliably even under adverse conditions.

  • Page 15: Options And Accessories

    P7100 series portable radios. Items for use with a specific band split are noted. Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories that includes those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure.
  • Page 16 Table 2 – Options and Accessories DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER NTENNAS Antenna (136-151 MHz) KRE 101 1219/1 Antenna (150-162 MHz) KRE 101 1219/2 Antenna (162-174 MHz) KRE 101 1219/3 Antenna, Spring Whip (450-470 MHz) KRE 101 1219/12 Antenna, Spring Whip (470-512 MHz) KRE 101 1219/13 Antenna, Quarter Wave (450-512 MHz) KRE 101 1223/12...
  • Page 17 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Speaker Microphone KRY 101 1617/83 KRY 101 1617/183 Metal Belt Clip KRY 101 1647/1 Belt Loop with Swivel (VHF and UHF-H) KRY 101 1609/1 Leather Belt Loop & Swivel (800 MHz) 19B226627G2 & 19B233243G3 Leather Case (Belt Loop type) KRY 101 1638/1 Leather Case with Swivel &...

  • Page 18: User Interface

    USER INTERFACE Figure 1 – Top View...
  • Page 19 Figure 2 – Side View...
  • Page 20 Figure 3 – System Model...
  • Page 21 Figure 4 – Scan Model...
  • Page 22 Table 3 – Display Icons Icon Descriptions Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving Flashing – call queued Steady – special call mode (individual or telephone) Steady – during all radio transmissions Steady – transmit at low power If icon is not visible – transmit at high power Steady –...
  • Page 23 Steady – priority 2 group or channel Steady – priority 1 group or channel Steady (rotates clockwise) – scan mode enabled If icon is not visible – scan is disabled Steady – transmit in encrypt mode Flashing – receiving an encrypted call Steady –...
  • Page 24 Figure 6 – Tri-Color LED TRI-COLOR LED The tri-color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio. The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are: Green: Receiving Red: Unencrypted transmission...

  • Page 25: Status Messages

    STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio status messages can be displayed. The messages are described below. MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION QUEUED Call Queued Trunked mode only. Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue. SYS BUSY System Busy Trunked mode only.
  • Page 26 MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION WA SCAN Wide Area Scan Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio has entered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new system (if enabled through programming). TALKARND Talkaround Conventional mode only. Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talkaround mode (no repeater).
  • Page 27 MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION TXEMER Transmit Trunked mode only. Indicates Emergency an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio. This message will be flashing on line two. VOL=31 Volume Level Indicates the current volume level. The volume level display ranges from OFF (silent) to 31 (loudest).

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION SYSTEM SELECT – METHOD 1 (SYSTEM) Press to access system list. Enter system ID number from keypad. Press to select desired system. SYSTEM SELECT – METHOD 2 Rotate System/Group/Channel knob, or If this knob is not programmed for systems, press the buttons to change systems.
  • Page 29 CHANNEL SELECT Rotate System/Group/Channel knob, or If this knob is not programmed for channels, press the buttons to change channels. MODIFY SCAN LIST (SYSTEM) Press to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. Select group or channel. Press once to remove group or channel from list. Press once to add as a normal group or channel.
  • Page 30 Press once to add as a normal group or channel. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. Press to re-start scanning. NUISANCE DELETE (SYSTEM MODEL) A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel.
  • Page 31 CONTRAST ADJUST Press to access the menu. Press to scroll through menu until “CONTRAST” appears. Press to select Contrast menu. Press to adjust contrast setting from 1 - 4. Press to select new contrast setting. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Press and hold the red Emergency/Home button (the length of time is programmable;...
  • Page 32 Release PTT when the transmission is complete. LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD Press button. Within 1 second, press the Option button on the side of the radio. HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis.
  • Page 33 Using the Pre-Programmed Option Button: Press the Option button. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top line of the display. Table 4 - Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call one short OK to talk after pressing the Originate mid-pitched push-to-talk button...

  • Page 34: Transmitting A Call In Trunked Mode

    TRANSMITTING A CALL IN TRUNKED MODE GROUP CALL Select desired group. Press Push-To-Talk button. icons will appear. INDIVIDUAL CALL (SYSTEM) Press to access the individual call list. icon will appear. Press to scroll through individual call list or Enter LID from keypad. When the desired ID appears in the display press the Push-To-Talk button.

  • Page 35: Receiving A Call In Trunked Mode

    RECEIVING A CALL IN TRUNKED MODE GROUP CALLS Select a group or turn scan ON and make sure group is in scan list. The group name or “GR xxxxx” will appear to indicate a call. PHONE CALLS When the call is received, the receive audio sounds and the display reads: *PHONE* Respond by pressing PTT.

  • Page 36: Conventional Operation

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION RECEIVING A CALL Select desired conventional system and channel or turn scan ON and make sure desired channel is in scan list. When the radio receives a call, the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear in the display. SENDING A CALL Select desired system and channel.

  • Page 37: Operation Following Water Contact

    OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT If the P7100 model radio has been immersed in water or if the microphone air path or speaker grill become clogged with water, follow instructions under “Radio Microphone and Radio Speaker” to assure the highest quality transmitted and received messages.
  • Page 38 Figure 7 – Radio Microphone RADIO SPEAKER To assure the user receives the highest quality receive audio possible after the radio has contacted water or been immersed, it may be necessary to clear excess water from the speaker cavity and grill. The speaker grill has been designed for easy drainage.

  • Page 39: Changing The Battery Pack

    CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 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. Figure 8 –...
  • Page 40 ATTACHING THE BATTERY PACK 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.

  • Page 41: Battery Warranty

    BATTERY WARRANTY M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride 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 42: Warranty

    Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non- M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply. Rechargeable batteries are excluded from this warranty but are warranted under a separate Rechargeable Battery Warranty (ECR-7048).
  • Page 43 M/A-COM factory (for OpenSky® Equipment only), by an Authorized Service Center (ASC) or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment.
  • Page 44 M/A-COM, Inc. 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 (Outside USA, 434-385-2400) Toll Free 800-528-7711 www.macom-wireless.com Printed in U.S.A.

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