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Ensure that you maintain a safe distance of 35 inches (0.9 m) between people and the • antenna when you are talking or sending information on the radio. Use only GME-approved antennas and attachments with the radio. • Ensure that you make only authorized modifications to the antennae to avoid damaging •...
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Preface CM60 Series User Manual Compliance with RF Energy Standards This radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty cycles of up to 50% talk-50% listen and should be used for occupational use only.
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Preface CM60 Series User Manual undesired operation. Note: The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Uncontrolled RF Exposure Limits Model 2.15 dBi Antenna...
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Warranty This warranty against defects is given by Standard Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.h. 1. Consumer guarantees: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
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Preface CM60 Series User Manual under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Australia) or any other mandatory protection laws that may apply. b. We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of original sale (or another period we agree to in writing).
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(f) goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegal. 4. Warranty period: We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.
Table of Contents CM60 Series User Manual Table of Contents Overview ............................ 12 Basic Operation .......................... 12 Radio Controls ..........................12 Local and Remote Setup ......................12 Extended Setup ........................13 Programmable Keys ........................14 Hook On/Off Function ......................... 14 Turning the radio on and off ......................
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Table of Contents CM60 Series User Manual Send MSG .......................... 27 Send Alert (Page) ....................... 28 Send Status ........................29 Set Status ........................... 30 Status Request ........................30 Check Request ........................32 Inhibit Request ........................33 Uninhibit Request ......................34 Trunking ..........................
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Table of Contents CM60 Series User Manual Menu Tree - Analog........................52 Menu Tree - P25 Conventional ....................53 Menu Tree - P25 Trunked ......................54 Specifications ..........................55 General ........................... 55 Transmitter ..........................55 Receiver ..........................56 Audio ............................56 Mechanical ..........................
Content CM60 Series User Manual Overview The CM60 radio can be set up in the following configurations: Local configuration: Local control head is fitted to the radio and used with a fist • microphone. Remote configuration: A radio with no local controls is used with a remote head and fist •...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Call Programmable key PTT button Microphone Down key Programmable key Up key Figure 2 - Fist Microphone Extended Setup All control functi ons of the radio are assigned to keys/butt ons on the controller microphone when the radio is fi tt ed with a remote control panel.
Programmable Keys Control Functions section of this manual for more information. Hook On/Off Function The microphones used with the CM60 series radio are fitted with interactive rear bollards that can be programmed with an on/off hook function by a GME authorised professional dealership.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To turn radio on/off using the controller microphone, press and hold the power button located on top of the microphone. Power button Figure 6 - Turning the radio on and off on controller microphone Adjusting the Speaker Volume...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Displays The radio and the controller microphone displays the current menu and the status of the radio. When a menu is not accessed, the radio displays information such as the network and site the radio is connected to.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Display symbols Display symbols indicate the state and condition of the radio. The table below describes display symbols of the radio and controller microphone. Symbol Meaning Signal strength indicator. The more bars, the stronger the signal being received. This symbol appears on the controller microphone only.
2 successive mid-tones 10 Learned first time second ) seconds prior time-out Transmit timed out Failure tone (mid > low) Learned first time The CM60 series radio operates in the following three modes: Analog • P25 conventional • P25 trunked •...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Navigating the Radio Menus Startup display The local/remote head or the controller microphone screen display the last channel used or a selected channel within the zone. Press the A button to access the main menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To scroll through the zone list: Use the up/down arrows on the controller microphone. • Turn the selector knob (A button) on the local head. • Press the A button to select a particular zone and return to the main menu. Press the B button to go back to the previous menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Unit Call The Unit Calls menu displays a list of all P25 trunked/conventional units in the contact book. To access the Unit Call menu: 1. Select Unit Call from the main menu. 2. Press the A button to select Unit Call. Press the B button to go back to the previous menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual P25 Conventional Channels To make a Unit Call to a predefined ID on the controller microphone: 1. Select Unit Call from the main menu. The first item on the list is Enter ID followed by any predefined IDs.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To enter a custom ID and initiate a unit call on the local/remote control head: 1. Select Unit Call from the main menu. 2. Press the selector knob to select Enter ID. 3. Turn the knob to select a digit. Press the knob to enter the next digit.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To select a predefined Selcall: 1. Press the up/down buttons on the UIC or rotate the selector knob on the local head. 2. Press the A button to accept and send the call. Press the B button to go back.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To initiate a phone call on the local/remote control head: 1. If Enter Num is selected, turn the selector knob to select a digit. 2. Press the knob to enter the next digit. 3. Press and hold the knob to initiate the phone call when the entire number is entered.
Services menu becomes available only if Digital Selcall is enabled. Digital Selcall (MDC1200) is a digital signalling technology that is used for analog channels. The CM60 series programming manual contains information on configuring the radio to use digital selcall. Services provide features that are listed and described in the table below.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To access the Services menu: 1. Select Services from the main menu. 2. Press the A button to select or the B button to go back to the previous menu. PHONE CALL SERVICES services TRUNKING...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Send Alert (Page) The Send Alert feature allows for an alert to be send to another radio requesting communication. To access the Send Alert menu: 1. Select Services from the main menu. 2. Select Send Alert.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Send Status The Send Status option allows the radio to inform another radio of the user’s current status by choosing a predefined status message. To access the Send Status menu: 1. Select Services from the main menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Set Status The Set Status option allows selection and setting a status message that indicates the radio’s current status. The selected message remains set in the radio until updated with another message. Any radios sent a status request will know the current status. The Set Status option also allows access to a list of predefined status messages in the radio.
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Content CM60 Series User Manual The first item displayed is Enter ID if Status Req is selected. Enter ID enter id Select Back 5. Press the A button to select and the B button to go back to the previous menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Check Request The Check Request feature sends a radio check message to confirm whether a radio is available on the system or in communication range. To access the Check Request menu: 1. Select Services from the main menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Inhibit Request A radio that is configured with this feature can send an Inhibit Request that prevents a selected radio from operating. The Inhibit Request feature is similar to Stun in the existing MDC system.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Uninhibit Request A radio that is configured for this feature can send an Uninhibit Request to an inhibited radio allowing it to resume operation. The Uninhibit Request feature is similar to Revive in the MDC system.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Trunking The Trunking menu allows access to a range of options that are available only when the radio is set to a trunking channel. To access the Trunking menu: 1. Ensure that a trunking channel is chosen.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Network Info The Network Info feature displays a list of information relating to the current trunking network. FORCE HUNT NETWORK INFO network inf RADIO ID Select Back Press the A button to select and the B button to go back to the previous menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Press the A button to select and the B button to go back to the previous menu. site id 2 SITE ID: 2 Exit Press the B button to go back to the previous menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To select a specific site using site ID on the local/remote control head: 1. Press the selector knob to select ‘Enter ID’. 2. Turn the knob to select the first digit for the ID. Press the knob to enter the next digit.
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Content CM60 Series User Manual Beep Level The Beep Level option allows you to set the level of the beep tone. beep 5 BEEP 5 Accept Back To access the Beep Level: 1. Select Settings from the main menu 2. Select Alert Level.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To set/change the alert key tone: 1. Turn the selector knob on the local head. Use the up/down arrows on the controller microphone to scroll through the on/off options. 2. Press the A button to turn the key tones off or on by choosing either option and return to the Alert Level menu.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To set the backlight brightness: 1. Turn the selector knob on the local head to scroll through different levels. 2. Set the brightness level by choosing a level between BKLGT 1 and BKLGT 16. 3. Press the A button to select and to return to the Display menu. Press the B button to leave initial brightness level unchanged, and return to the Backlight menu.
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Content CM60 Series User Manual To lock the radio on the local/remote control head: 1. Select Settings from the main menu. 2. Select Functions. 3. Select Lock Radio. The screen displays the message LOCK. 4. Press the A button to lock the radio. The lock details are displayed on the screen.
Content CM60 Series User Manual To set the squelch level: 1. Turn the selector knob on the local head, Use the up/down buttons on the controller microphone to scroll through different squelch levels. 2. Set the squelch level by choosing a level between SQL 1 and SQL 9.
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Content CM60 Series User Manual Press the A button to select and the B button to go back to the previous menu. The setting has the following options: Change PIN • FW Version • MAC Address • MSM Version •...
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Content CM60 Series User Manual MAC ADDR (MAC Address) The MAC Address option displays the radio’s MAC (media access control) address. To access MAC Address: 1. Select Settings from the main menu. 2. Select Radio Info. 3. Select MAC Addr.
Content CM60 Series User Manual P25 Unit ID The P25 Unit ID displays the current P25 unit ID is displayed when a P25 trunk/conventional channel is set for your radio. To access P25 Unit ID: 1. Select Settings from the main menu.
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Content CM60 Series User Manual The options available are: MAIN SPK (Main speaker) • AUX SPK (Auxiliary speaker) • Main Speaker To access Main Speaker: 1. Select Settings from the main menu. 2. Select Speakers. 3. Select Main Spk. MAIN SPK...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Bluetooth The Bluetooth feature allows the radio to wirelessly connect to a compatible device. The feature can be used only by the dealer to download firmware, and update configuration on the radio. RADIO INFO SPEAKERS...
Content CM60 Series User Manual RSSI The RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) option displays the received signal strength of the current channel. The signal strength is expressed in decibels (dBm). The lower the dBm number, the stronger the signal. To view the radio RSSI: 1.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Programmable Keys Control Functions This section illustrates the various control functions that the dealer has assigned to programmable keys on the radio. The sections below can be filled in by the dealer. Local/Remote Control Head Programmable Functions Label the diagram below with the control functions assigned to the programmable keys.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Fist Microphone Programmable Functi ons Label the diagram below with the control functi ons assigned to the programmable keys. Note: The A bu�on (located between the up and down bu�ons) on the fist microphone will be assigned the same control func�on as the A bu�on on the local/remote control head.
Content CM60 Series User Manual Menu Tree - Analog Channels Zones Recent Call Recent Message Selcall Send DTMF Services* Send Message Send Alert Se�ngs Alert Level Beep Level Send Status Channel Info Key Tones Set Status Display** Status Request Func�ons...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Menu Tree - P25 Conventional Channels Zones Recent Call Recent Message Unit Call Phone Calls Services Send Message Se�ngs Alert Level Beep Level Send Alert Channel Info Key Tones Send Status Display* Set Status Func�ons...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Menu Tree - P25 Trunked Channels Zones Recent Call Recent Message Unit Call Phone Call Services Send Message Trunking Force Hunt Short Send Alert Se�ngs Alert Level Beep Level Network Info Extended Send Status Channel Info...
Content CM60 Series User Manual Specifications General Type Description RF Performance Compliant with AS/NZS 4295 | ETS 300-086 | TIA-603-C Frequency Band VHF 136 to 174MHz (Australia) VHF: 138 to 174MHz (Canada) VHF: 150 to 174MHz (US) UHF LO: 400 to 480MHz (Australia) UHF LO: 406.1 to 470MHz (Canada)
Content CM60 Series User Manual Receiver Type Description Circuit Type Double Conversion Superheterodyne, DC coupled, DSP audio processing IF Frequencies 21.4MHz (VHF) | 38.85MHz (UHF), 450 kHz Analog Sensitivity -122dBm for 12dB SINAD unweighted Digital Sensitivity -122dBm C4FM for 5% BER...
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