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AE/LZT 123 1868 R10A
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual AE/LZT 123 1868 R10A ® ™ EDACS /ProVoice LPE-200 Portable Radio...
  • Page 2 Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. repairs, alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 7 USER INTERFACE ... 8 BUTTONS AND KNOBS ... 12 KEYPAD ... 15 Standard Functions ... 16 Scan Model ... 17 System Model... 17 BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT ... 18 DISPLAY ... 20 Radio Status Icons ... 20 Messages ...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Group or Channel Selection ...32 TRUNKED MODE OPERATION...35 Receiving A Group Call ...35 Sending A Group Call ...37 Conventional Failsoft ...38 EMERGENCY OPERATION...38 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS ...40 Turning Scan On and Off...40 Adding Groups to a Scan List ...41 Deleting Groups from a Scan List...44 Nuisance Delete ...45 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS ...46...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)... 55 DTMF Overdial / Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect ... 58 PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES ... 61 Prestoring Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad (System Model only) ... 61 STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION ... 62 STATUS OPERATION ...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADDING CHANNELS TO A SCAN LIST ...83 DELETING CHANNELS FROM A SCAN LIST ...84 NUISANCE DELETE ...84 TURNING SCAN ON ...85 TURNING SCAN OFF ...85 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS...86 OPERATING TIPS ...88 BATTERY PACKS...88 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...88 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL...90 NICKEL CADMIUM (NiCd) BATTERY PACK...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Advanced hardware and software technology enables this radio to support all advanced EDACS ProVoice communications modes including digital. Depending on the customer's needs, the LPE-200 is available in both System and Scan Modes. Some key features include: Data capable Automatic power control for extended battery life...

  • Page 8: User Interface

    Up to 800 system/group combinations and up to 200 conventional channels Translucent keys The LPE-200 operating controls are located on the radio's front, top and left panels. A 6-button (scan model) or 15-button (system model) keypad, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), microphone and speaker are on the front panel.
  • Page 9 Figure 1 - LPE-200 Radio (Scan Model Shown)
  • Page 10 Figure 2 - LPE-200 Radio (System Model Shown)
  • Page 11 Power On/Off Volume Knob TX LED Option Button Clear/Monitor Button Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Figure 3 – Top, Back and Left Panel Views System/Group Channel Knob Antenna Emergency Button Battery Release Button...

  • Page 12: Buttons And Knobs

    BUTTONS AND KNOBS This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections. SYSTEM/ GROUP/ CHANNEL KNOB POWER ON-OFF/ VOLUME KNOB Selects systems groups/channels (depending on programming). This is a 16 - position rotary SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL...
  • Page 13 EMERGENCY/ HOME BUTTON OPTION BUTTON level (i.e. VOL = 31). The volume range from programmed level (displayed as OFF in the display) up to 31 which is the loudest level. EMERGENCY/HOME button is used to automatically select Group/System by pressing and holding duration.

  • Page 14: Clear/ Monitor Button

    Serves several purposes CLEAR/ depending operating MONITOR mode. In trunked mode, the BUTTON CLEAR/MONITOR button exits current operation removes all displays associated with it. The radio and display then return to the group receive state. In conventional mode, pressing this button unmutes the receiver activity selected...

  • Page 15: Keypad

    KEYPAD The keypad layout has a total of 6 or 15 keys. The keys have special functions and are labeled as such using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described below. Figure 4 - Keypad (Scan Model) Figure 5 - Keypad (System Model)

  • Page 16: Standard Functions

    Standard Functions < > Primary function - changes the system (depending on programming). Secondary function - used to scroll through items within a list. <, Press increasing order, > to scroll in decreasing order. Primary function - accesses the menu list. This is a list of additional features that are not available directly...

  • Page 17: Scan Model

    Scan Model System Model User defined. Adds or deletes selected groups or channels from the scan list of the currently selected system. See trunked and conventional scan section for details. Toggles scan operation on and off. Used to directly access systems via the keypad and to access system selection in increasing or decreasing order, or to select a...

  • Page 18: Button And Keypad Reassignment

    BUTTON AND KEYPAD REASSIGNMENT Pre-programming Programming Software permits the reassignment of button EMERGENCY, OPTION, CLEAR/MONITOR and PTT buttons along with the front panel keypad keys can be reassigned different functions. For example, the M key could be assigned as the HOME key, the O key could be assigned as the talk-around function key, etc.
  • Page 19 The operating procedures that follow assume that the buttons and keypad keys operate as marked. If they have been reassigned, Table 1 should be completed to show the new function(s). Substitute the new assigned keys when using the operating procedures. Table 1 - Button and Key Assignments STANDARD ASSIGNMENTS OPTION (Side)

  • Page 20: Display

    DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines (Figure 6). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons.
  • Page 21 In trunked mode: ON - indicates the radio is transmitting or receiving a call on the working channel. FLASHING - indicates a call has been queued. In conventional mode: ON – indicates a call is being received. ON - indicates the radio is transmitting. Note: When operating in a trunked system, the radio may be programmed automatically...
  • Page 22 Auto Power mode automatically adjusts radio output power to optimize battery life. Indicates battery voltage is getting low. Note: When or in conjunction with LOW BATT message the radio will no longer transmit. radio will automatically power down soon after this condition exists.

  • Page 23: Messages

    On - indicates selected group or channel is priority-one scan. On - indicator for conventional channel is enabled with Channel Guard. FLASHING - indicates Channel Guard is temporarily disabled. Messages During radio operation, various radio status messages can be displayed. The messages are described below.
  • Page 24 Message Name Channel Scan Wide Area WA SCAN Scan TALKARND Talk-around SYSC ON System Scan Features On System Scan SYSC OFF Features Off Low Battery LOW BATT Description Indicates channel is lost and the radio has entered the Control Channel Scan mode to search channel.
  • Page 25 Message Name Receive RXEMER Emergency Transmit TXEMER Emergency Volume Level VOL=31 Who Has Called (trunked mode only) UNKNOWN Unknown ID Description radio will automatically shutdown. Trunked mode Indicates an emergency call is being received. This message will be flashing on line two.

  • Page 26: Error Messages

    The UDC is also used to program and service the radio. ALERT TONES The LPE-200 radio also provides audible alert tones or "beeps" to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming.

  • Page 27: Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only)

    Call Queued (Trunked Mode Only) A high-pitched tone after pressing the PTT button indicates the system has placed the call request in the queue. The receiving unit(s) also hear the tones, indicating they will receive a call shortly. If the PTT button is released, the radio will autokey whenever a channel becomes available (see Autokey).

  • Page 28: Carrier Control Timer

    Carrier Control Timer programmed transmission is exceeded, five short high-pitched warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone will be heard. The transmitter will shut down shortly after hearing the alert, interrupting communications. Release and re-key the PTT button to maintain communications.

  • Page 29: Operation

    TURNING ON THE RADIO 1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON- OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert signal indicates the radio is ready to use. 2. The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group (depending on programming).

  • Page 30: System/Group/Channel Selection

    SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION System Selection Several methods can be used to select a new system. METHOD 1: From knob: If system selection is programmed GROUP/CHANNEL knob, select a system by turning the SYSTEM/ GROUP/CHANNEL desired system number position (1- 16). The display registers the new system name on line one.
  • Page 31 Note: programmed SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL direct access to systems will not be available. Pressing < or > will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio. The systems within each bank SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1.

  • Page 32: Group Or Channel Selection

    Press M. Group or Channel Selection Several methods can be used to select a new group or channel. METHOD 1: From knob: If group selection is programmed SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL knob, select SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired group number position. The display registers the new group name on line two.
  • Page 33 Note: programmed SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL direct access to groups will not be available. Pressing the < or > will scroll through different sets of 16 groups each (banks) if more than 16 groups are programmed into the radio. The groups within each bank are then selectable SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described in METHOD 1.
  • Page 34 Example: System: 1 = North 2 = South 3 = East 4 = West Press 2 (North is the currently selected group). Press 4. Press M. Group: 1=Group 1 2=Group 2 3=Group 3 4=Group 4...

  • Page 35: Trunked Mode Operation

    ID number is found in the individual call list. 3. The LPE-200 stores the initiating radio ID's of the last 10 group calls received on the selected channel. To access this list press the # key twice.
  • Page 36 The initiating radio ID of the last group call received is shown on line one of the display. Use the > to view the radio ID's of other radios that initiated group calls. Pressing the M key will display the time elapsed since that call was received.

  • Page 37: Sending A Group Call

    Sending A Group Call 1. Turn on the radio and set the POWER ON- OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired system and group. 2. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio will display the system and group names and perform the necessary signaling required to obtain a communication channel.

  • Page 38: Conventional Failsoft

    Conventional Failsoft In the unlikely event of a failure of the EDACS or ProVoice System, communications may take place in conventional failsoft mode. The radio will be automatically directed to a communications channel set up for this purpose. During this mode of operation, CONV FS will be displayed in the alphanumeric display.
  • Page 39 declared scanning will stop and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared. Receiving an Emergency Call When receiving an emergency call on the selected group and system, an alert beep is heard comes on. The message *RXEMER* flashes in the display on line two until the emergency condition is cleared.

  • Page 40: Scanning Trunked Groups

    4. Release complete. 5. To clear the emergency first press and hold the CLEAR/MONITOR button. While continuing to hold the CLEAR/MONITOR button, press the EMERGENCY button. (This will work if the radio is programmed to clear emergencies.) SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS Groups which have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned.

  • Page 41: Adding Groups To A Scan List

    selected group, the radio will switch to the selected group since it has priority. The radio will continue scanning if a new group is selected when scan is on. Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed group or to the currently selected group (depending on programming).
  • Page 42 Priority 1. A priority level section sequence only advances the group to the next high priority level and stops at priority level 1. To select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list. Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority.
  • Page 43 SYSTEM Model Radios 1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired group to add to the selected trunked system group scan list. 2. Press 6. The current priority status of the group will be displayed in column 10 of line three for a time-out period.

  • Page 44: Deleting Groups From A Scan List

    FIXED P1 A Priority 1 group has been pre- programmed into the radio. Priority 1 group cannot be selected. FIXD LST A fixed scan list has programmed into the radio. possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio. Note: To quickly view multiple group scan status, press either 6 or the 9 key.

  • Page 45: Nuisance Delete

    SYSTEM Model Radios 1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system's group scan list. 2. Press 9. The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period. 3. While the status is displayed, press 9 to delete the group from the scan list.

  • Page 46: Scanning Trunked Systems

    Scan state will be maintained through system changes but will default to ON at power up. Wide Area System Scanning The LPE-200 radio may be programmed for wide area system scan operation for roaming across mobile systems. Upon the loss of the currently selected...
  • Page 47 ProSound/ProScan explained on the following page). This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed or when the call is received. If the priority system control channel is found, (or meets the predefined criteria (ProSound/ProScan)), automatically switch to the priority system. When Wide Area System Scan Is Enabled: If the radio cannot find the control channel of the selected system and begins to wide area system scan,...

  • Page 48: Prosound

    The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multi-site applications depending on the version of radio flash code. (The ProScan algorithm is available on the LPE-200 Platform with Release R8A or higher radio flash code). ProScan is an improved multi-site system...

  • Page 49: Menu Selection

    scanning algorithm designed to replace ProSound scanning. ProScan provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the radio to communicate on, when the selected system drops below a predefined level. This is accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compares it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its' adjacency scan list.

  • Page 50: Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

    Pre-Programmed Keypad Key Press the pre-programmed key and the SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state. INDIVIDUAL CALLS Receiving And Responding To An Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only) When the radio receives an individual call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it unmutes on the assigned working channel and turns on line on the display shows the logical ID number of...
  • Page 51 To respond after the call-back time-out, press the # key. The radio's display will show the callers ID on the first line and WHCI=1 on the second line. Pressing the PTT button at this point will initiate an individual call back to the original caller. The radio stores the ID's of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown.

  • Page 52: Sending An Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only)

    Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed logical ID. Turning the radio off and on will clear this list. Sending An Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only) Pre-Stored Individual Calls The following procedures describes how to initiate and complete a pre-stored individual call. System Model 1.
  • Page 53 Scan Model 1. To select a pre-stored individual number, enter the menu mode by using the M key. Scroll through the mode list using the < or > key. Press M. stored phone numbers using the < or > key until the desired number is displayed. Press 2.

  • Page 54: Call Storage Lists

    Call Storage Lists There are two lists available for call storage in the LPE-200 radio, the calls received list (1 - 10) and the personality list (1 - 99 as defined by the user). When the individual call mode is entered by pressing #, the calls received list is available.

  • Page 55: Telephone Interconnect Calls

    toggles the time stamp on and off. The time stamp indicates how long ago the call was received. When in the pre-stored list pressing the M key toggles the Logical IDentification (LID) on and off. TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) When the radio receives a telephone interconnect call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it...
  • Page 56 > keys to scroll through the list of prestored numbers. 2. Press and release the PTT button. When the radio is clear to transmit, and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the accompanying name selected from the list of stored numbers. The message *PHONE* displays on line two.
  • Page 57 Direct Dialing of Phone Calls (System Model only) 1. If the phone number is not stored in the pre- stored list of phone numbers, but the phone number is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad. Start by pressing the *. Then enter the required number from the keypad.

  • Page 58: Dtmf Overdial / Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect

    In half-duplex mode, only one person may talk at a time. The radio PTT button needs to be pressed in order to communicate to the individual called and released for the individual called to be heard. 4. To terminate the call, momentarily press the CLEAR/MONITOR button.
  • Page 59 The following steps are required to dial these numbers: SCAN Radio: 1. Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system.
  • Page 60 System Radio: The following steps are required to dial these numbers: 1. Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system.

  • Page 61: Programmable Entries

    prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call). This remains dropped, cleared, or M is pressed. The overdial select/entry mode can be re-entered if the call is still active by pressing *. PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES Prestoring Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad (System...

  • Page 62: Status/Message Operation

    3. Enter the desired number. If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0-9, *, or # until an underscore appears in the display (telephone individual call list entries will accept up to 5 digits. The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses.

  • Page 63: Message Operation

    period), the status is selected and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled by the site at a future time. Status messages can also be programmed for single key operation so that a single press of a key assigned to a status message automatically transmits that message.

  • Page 64: Emergency Operation

    activation message is sent by the system manager. Each radio that receives and acknowledges the regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped. Pressing and holding the CLEAR/MONITOR button for 2.5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup groupset. A double beep will sound for entry or exit.

  • Page 65: Macro Key Operation

    declare the emergency on the currently selected dynamic group. MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of key strokes with a single "macro" key stroke. Each Macro Key is capable of executing up to twenty (20) key strokes, to any pushbutton input (i.e., keypad keys, OPTION button, etc.).
  • Page 66 The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function. To scroll through the menu options use the <, or > keys. When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press M to select it.
  • Page 67 PRESS: M The backlight menu item is activated. Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting. Line two shows the currently selected system or group name. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using <, or >. Once the desired setting is reached press M to store the value and return the menu option selection level.
  • Page 68 The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LO/HI/AUTO power for trunked systems or LO/HI power for conventional systems. It does not use < or > to scroll nor an additional press of the M button. Table 2 - Menu Item Information FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER Keypad Lock...
  • Page 69 FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER Display Current HOME Home Group/ Channel Select Desired SYS SEL System Add Group/ SCAN ADD Channel to Scan List Delete SCAN DEL Group/Channel From Scan List Add/Delete Scan SCAN A/D List Select Telephone PHN CALL Numbers From Phone List Data Operation NO DATA...

  • Page 70: Digital Voice Operation

    FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER Feature Menu Item: Encryption FEATURES Display Once selected: See Feature Encryption Display section System Scan Menu Item: Enable SYS SCAN Once selected: SYSC ON or SYSC OFF *Information Display PRS - NAME XXXXXXXX COM-NET ERICSSON (C) - 1995 FLSH - VER DSP_ _RAM DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION...

  • Page 71: Digital Mode

    non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive digital or private messages. Digital Mode The digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. Digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver.

  • Page 72: Private Mode

    DTMF The overdial DTMF tones are not available while in the Digital Mode. Private Mode The private modes allow the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed.
  • Page 73 selection mode rules. Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode. Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To display the cryptographic key currently in use for either the system encryption key (for special call such as individual, phone, all, agency or fleet) or the group/channel key (for group or conventional calls), perform the following procedure:...

  • Page 74: Private Operation

    Group/Channel Encryption Key Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio MONITOR/CLEAR button and while still pressing this button, press and hold the OPTION button. Press both buttons for 2 seconds. A series of beeps will begins at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the keys have been zeroed.
  • Page 75 private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio. Transmitting an Encrypted Call 1. Select the desired group or channel. 2. Place the radio in private mode by pressing the M key, then follow the selection mode rules. On a System radio, the 4 key can be used to toggle the private mode on/off.
  • Page 76 Scanned Group Calls Receiving a scanned group call is the same as receiving a selected group call. During the scan hang time, if the radio was programmed for autoselect, it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call.
  • Page 77 Table 3 - Transmit/Receive Mode Compatibility For Digital Voice Operation GROUP/CHANNEL PROGRAMMING (TRANSMIT) CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE *assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly. The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights...

  • Page 78: Portable Data

    The LPE-200 radios, when operating in the EDACS configuration, permit either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received. The radio can handle only one type of call at a time; however, selection of either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the radio.

  • Page 79: Data Off Operation

    Displayed for two seconds on top line DATA ON of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state. DATA OFF OPERATION The radio can be placed in the data disabled state by any of the following methods. When the data state is disabled, the display shows "DATA OFF"...

  • Page 80: Exiting Data Calls

    EXITING DATA CALLS Under normal conditions, the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call (transmit or receive). If, during a data call, one of the following conditions occurs, the data call is immediately terminated and function: PTT activated.

  • Page 81: Data Lockout Mode

    Entering individual call mode. new emergency assignment received. An emergency declared or cleared. Receiving an individual or phone call. Receiving Agency, Fleet or System All Call. Pressing S or 3 to turn scan on or off. DATA LOCKOUT MODE During the voice call scan hang time (pre- programmed) the radio will not receive data calls.

  • Page 82: Receiving A Call

    Digital Channel Guard ) on and off if programmed for the selected channel. guard is enabled on a selected channel. RECEIVING A CALL 1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON- OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detent). A short alert programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

  • Page 83: Adding Channels To A Scan List

    receiver or observe the display for the absence . If the Channel Busy Lockout feature is programmed for the selected channel, the radio will not transmit when the channel is busy. 3. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio will display programmed) indicating that communication can begin.

  • Page 84: Deleting Channels From Ascan List

    The radio is not programmed to scan. SCAN DIS A fixed scan list has been pre- FIXD LST programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio. DELETING CHANNELS FROM A SCAN LIST 1.

  • Page 85: Turning Scan On

    TURNING SCAN ON 1. Toggle scan operation on by pressing S or rotates clockwise when the radio is scanning. 2. When a channel on the scan list receives a channel assignment, the radio unmutes on the assigned channel, scan channel is displayed. The radio will continue scanning if a new channel is selected when scan is on.

  • Page 86: Operating Rules And Regulations

    OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. repairs, alterations recommended parts made by the user to this equipment manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.
  • Page 87 2. Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal Law. 3. It is against the law to send false call letters or a false distress or emergency message. 4. The FCC requires that conversations be brief and confined to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible.

  • Page 88: Operating Tips

    The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of two-way radios and should be avoided whenever possible. Operating the radio in low areas of terrain or while under power lines or bridges. Operating the radio inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building unless using an outside antenna.
  • Page 89 Chargers are available with nominal charge times of one hour. Combinations include single and multiposition, rapid charge units. When charging a battery pack that is attached to a radio, always turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. For specific instructions refer to the applicable charger Operating Manual.

  • Page 90: Rechargeable Battery Pack Disposal

    RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL NICKEL CADMIUM (NiCd) BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details concerning recycling options or proper disposal in your area. Call Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY for information and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your state.

  • Page 91: Removing The Battery Pack

    2. Align the battery pack tabs with the battery mounting plate slots on the back of the radio (see Figure 7). 3. Insert the tabs into the slots, push down and slide the battery toward the battery latch until the battery latch clicks into place.

  • Page 92: Intrinsically Safe Usage

    2. Press the battery release button to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery pack by sliding it back until it stops. Then lift up and away until it separate from the radio. INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE Selected portable radios with appropriate factory installed options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation and the Canadian Standards Association.

  • Page 93: Battery Packs

    BATTERY PACKS Only battery packs identified with a green FM/CSA label shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Factory Mutual/CSA Intrinsically Safe. Use of nonspecified battery packs voids Factory Mutual/CSA approval. The following battery packs are approved for use in intrinsically safe radios: BKB 191 202/2 Rechargeable Battery Pack, BKB 191 203/2 Rechargeable Battery Pack,...

  • Page 94: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Use of accessories other than those listed voids Factory Mutual/CSA accessories are for use with intrinsically safe radios: KRY 101 1617/3 KRY 101 1617/A2, A4 RLD 541 07/11 KRE 101 1223/01 Whip KRE 101 1216/01 KRY 101 1232/2 KRY 101 1608/A1 KRY 101 1605/01 KRY 101 1605/02 KRY 101 1607/1...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    agency - an agency is composed of multiple fleets. Units can be programmed to initiate agency calls to access multiple fleets. (Trunked Mode Only) Base/Unit - a programmed option used in some fleets so Operation units can only hear and talk to a base dispatch unit, not to other mobiles or personals in the group.
  • Page 96 group - a group of users share the same program subfleet group identification number in their mobile and personal radios. All units in the same group will receive a dispatch call placed by any one unit in the group. (Trunked Mode only). group scan - programming that allows the radio to monitor up to 64 separate groups simultaneously (multi-...
  • Page 97 System Scan - a programmed feature to scan (monitor activity on) separate trunked systems and receive calls on any of these systems. (Trunked Mode Only) Talk-around - also referred to as "direct mode", talk-around mode provides a direct unit-to-unit short range communications link.

  • Page 98: Warranty

    A. M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the 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 or for the 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 99: Battery Warranty

    BATTERY WARRANTY M/A-COM Private Radio Systems, 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 100: Operator's Radio Setup

    OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUP RADIO TYPE: _____________________________ FREQUENCY BAND: ________________________ OPERATOR’S NAME: _______________________ EMERGENCY GROUP: ______________________...

  • Page 101: Emergency Numbers

    EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police State Police Fire Poison Control Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad...
  • Page 102 M/A-COM Wireless Systems 3315 Old Forest Road 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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