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P-801T Portable
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual P-801T Portable Radio Copyright © 2000 M/A-COM. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language, in any from or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from M/A-COM.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2000, M/A-COM, Inc. Notice of Copyright The name M/A-COM, the OpenSky product name, and the M/A-COM and OpenSky logos are all trademarks of M/A-COM, Inc. Revision History Date Update by Description of change 05/01/2000 Matt Wachowiak 06/05/00 Matt Wachowiak...

  • Page 3: Notices To The User

    Notices to the user • Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within Warning the territories under government control. • Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. • Refer service to qualified technicians only. • Do not operate your transceiver in explosive atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes, etc.).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notices to the user........................ii OpenSky Overview ......................... 1 P-801: An Introduction........................ 2 Terms and Concepts ........................3 User Groups Explained ........................3 Profiles Explained ........................4 Talk and Listen Groups Explained....................5 Radio Personality Explained ....................... 6 Voice Feature Summary......................

  • Page 5: Opensky Overview

    • The OpenSky network, and • OpenSky features and benefits. The OpenSky The P-801T Portable Radio is a part of the OpenSky network. The OpenSky network network is an integrated voice and data communications system. The system provides a communication backbone that enables voice to be converted to digital information and then transmitted over a wireless network.

  • Page 6: P-801: An Introduction

    Operating The P-801T is a digital multi-mode radio that can operate in one of many modes modes. The principle operating modes are: •...

  • Page 7: Terms And Concepts

    A user group is a set of users who regularly need to communicate. There can be any number of users in a user group. Your OpenSky network administration personnel establish and organize user groups. An OpenSky user group is similar to a channel in a conventional FM radio system. Diagram The figure below illustrates the user group concept.

  • Page 8: Profiles Explained

    Profiles Explained Profile A profile is a set of up to 16 user groups. An OpenSky profile is similar a bank of channels in a conventional FM radio system. Diagram The figure below illustrates the profile concept. Profile User User...

  • Page 9: Talk And Listen Groups Explained

    Talk and Listen Groups Explained Overview The concept of talk and listen groups is key to understanding how the radio scans active voice calls. You can change the way your radio scans for active voice calls. Talk group A talk group is the primary user group in a profile. This is the group of users you will talk with and listen to the most.

  • Page 10: Radio Personality Explained

    Radio Personality Explained Radio The radio personality is a collection of up to 16 profiles. When you turn on personality your radio, the personality is downloaded into the radio so that you have access to the profiles you need. Of the 16 possible profiles, only one is active at any given time. Diagram The figure below illustrates the radio personality concept.

  • Page 11: Voice Feature Summary

    Profiles are comprised of up to 16 user groups and are used to organize your radio personality into categories defined by your network administrators. Each time you turn on your radio, you access the OpenSky network and user features are loaded into your radio. These user features are known as your radio personality.

  • Page 12: Before You Start

    Four top panel switches and four side panel switches provide user control of major radio functions. The display and status indicators show key operating information. Diagram The following diagram shows the controls and indicators for the P-801T radio. P-801 User’s Manual Page 8...
  • Page 13 Parts and The following table shows the parts of the P-801T radio and their related Functions functions. Part Function Power/ Turns the radio on and off and sets the volume level of Volume Switch the speaker. Profile Selector Sets the active profile.

  • Page 14: Display Overview

    Status Area information and radio protocol status. − The : appears when you are connected to the OpenSky network. − The two-digit profile number is displayed. − SCN is displayed in the scanning menu. − MON is displayed in the mode menu.

  • Page 15: Menu Display And Control Area

    Menu Display and Control Area Description After you turn on the radio and the startup sequence finishes, the radio display shows the active profile, user group and menu selections. Pressing either Menu button changes the display to the next available menu item. Background The primary menu is displayed if you are not pressing the menu keys.
  • Page 16 Menu Display and Control Area, Continued Menu structure The table below describes the menu items and display formats for the radio. Menu Name Display Format Menu Description (Menu Display & Control Area) Primary Menu Profile Displays and changes the active profile. (Default A profile is identified by its number and Screen)
  • Page 17 Menu Display and Control Area, Continued Side Tone Switches side tones ON and OFF. Side tones are audible beeps that occur when you press a Menu or Select button. ON or OFF based on selection Brightness Increases or decreases the display brightness.

  • Page 18: Occupational Safety

    3. When using the remote speaker microphone/antenna, a separate accessory available to P-801T users, do not allow the antenna portion to be less than 1 inch from your body, especially the face, ears, or eyes, while transmitting. Do not let this antenna touch your body while transmitting.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Use the figure below to see how the radio may appear as it is ready for use. Indicates you are connected to the OpenSky Profile Talk group number name displayed Turn the Power/Volume switch to adjust the volume.

  • Page 20: Turning The Radio Off

    Turning the Radio Off Procedure Follow the step below to shut off the radio. Step Action Turn the power/volume switch counter-clockwise until it clicks. Result : The display changes to show SHUTDWN and the radio shuts down. The operating mode of the radio is saved and recalled on the next start-up of the radio.

  • Page 21: Turning Off The Display Lighting And Side Tones

    Turning off the Display Lighting and Side Tones Background For some users, it is important to be able to turn off the radio’s display lights and side tones. For example, in covert operations, lights and sounds could inadvertently expose an otherwise unobservable radio user. For this purpose the radio has a toggle switch which disables the radio display light, indicator light and audible side tones.

  • Page 22: Listening To Voice Calls

    Listening to Voice Calls Background Once the radio is turned on and active on your OpenSky network, you can begin to hear voice calls. Process The table below describes what happens when you receive a voice call. Stage Description Your radio display changes briefly to show the name of the user group that the call is coming from.

  • Page 23: Making A Voice Call

    Making a Voice Call Background The steps for making a voice call are similar to those of a conventional portable radio. Procedure Follow the steps below to make a voice call. Step Action If needed, turn on the radio by turning the power/volume switch clockwise until it clicks.

  • Page 24: Changing The Side Tone Setting

    Changing the Side Tone Setting Background Your radio will beep when you press the VOL, MENU, or SEL switch. These beeps are known as side tones. You can turn the beeps on or off to suit your needs. Procedure Follow the steps below to change the side tone setting. Step Action Press a Menu button until the side tone menu shows.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Display Brightness

    Adjusting the Display Brightness Background You can adjust the display brightness to suit your needs. Procedure Follow the steps below to change the display brightness. Step Action Press a Menu button until the brightness menu shows. Use the table below to determine your next step. If you want to…...

  • Page 26: Changing The Active Profile

    Changing the Active Profile Background You can change the active profile of your radio from the default profile to any of the other profiles in your radio personality. A change of the active profile enables you to change the list of talk groups and listen groups that you communicate with.

  • Page 27: Using Your Radio In Emergency Situations

    OpenSky handles emergency calls with the highest priority, allowing you or the people you serve to get needed help. Procedure The following table describes the procedure for using your P-801T radio in an emergency. Step Action Press the orange emergency button on your radio to send the emergency alert.

  • Page 28: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation Increasing the Scanning Priority of a User group Background Increasing the scanning priority lets you prioritize transmissions from one specific listen group over other listen groups in an active profile. The talk group is set as the default for scanning priority Process The table below describes the process for increasing a user group’s scanning priority.
  • Page 29 Increasing the Scanning Priority of a User group, Continued Procedure (continued) Press the Menu B button to access the priority menu. Press the upper Select button until the user group you want to prioritize is displayed. Result: The selected user group’s transmission priority is increased.

  • Page 30: Changing The Scanning Mode

    Changing the Scanning Mode Background Changing the scanning mode can broaden or narrow the span of your communications. Changing the scanning mode changes the way you interact with listen groups. Talk groups are not affected by changes to the scanning mode.
  • Page 31 Changing the Scanning Mode, Continued Procedure The following table details the procedure for changing the scanning mode of the radio. Step Action Press a Menu button until the scanning menu appears. Choose the scanning mode: To … Press SEL until… Narrow your scanning list to SC NONE is displayed.

  • Page 32: Changing The Active Radio Channel

    Changing the Active Radio Channel Background You can change the active radio channel of your radio. If your radio reception is poor or you are repeatedly denied channel access, you can manually change the radio to a different channel. Procedure The table below describes the procedure for displaying and changing the active radio channel.

  • Page 33: Changing The Operating Mode

    Changing the Operating Mode Background The radio normally uses OTP (OpenSky Trunked Protocol) to provide the full features of your digital voice and data network. To work with radios using other protocols such as conventional FM, you can manually change the mode of operation.
  • Page 34 Step Action Press the upper Select button until the desired mode is displayed. • OTP is OpenSky Trunking Protocol. • OCF is OpenSky Conventional FM. • OAT is Over the Air Trunked-Download. Press the Menu B button to change the mode.

  • Page 35: Locking Out User Groups

    Locking Out User groups Background To focus your voice communications, you can lock out user groups that you do not want to hear. Locking out a user group does not prevent you from getting emergency calls or calls that come from your priority scan group. Process The lock out menu pertains to the active profile.
  • Page 36 Locking Out User groups, Continued Procedure (continued) Step Action Press the lower Select button to lock out the displayed user group. Result : You will not hear voice calls from the user groups you have locked out. To return to the menu display, choose from the following table. To return…...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use the table below as a troubleshooting guide if your radio does not operate table properly. If additional assistance is required, contact a qualified service technician for help. Symptom Likely Cause Suggested solutions Radio will not turn on. Low battery.

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