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Operator's Manual
MM-014716-001
Jun/08
M/A-COM
M7300 Series
Digital Mobile Radio

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual MM-014716-001 Jun/08 M/A-COM M7300 Series Digital Mobile Radio...

  • Page 2: Manual Revision History

    M/A-COM, Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of M/A-COM, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION... 9 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION ... 10 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS ... 10 2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations... 10 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS ... 11 2.2.1 Mobile Antennas...
  • Page 4 MM-014716-001 7.16 CHECKING OR CHANGING THE SELECTED TALK GROUP... 28 7.17 ADJUSTING DISPLAY AND BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS... 28 7.18 STEALTH MODE ... 28 7.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode ... 29 7.18.2 Disabling Stealth Mode ...29 7.19 ADJUSTING SIDE TONE AUDIO LEVEL... 29 7.20 CHANGING OPERATING MODE ...
  • Page 5 SELECTION MODE RULES... 46 DIRECT ACCESS ... 47 FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY... 47 8.5.1 Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits)... 48 8.5.2 Feature Encryption Data Stream... 48 8.5.3 Features Enabled... 49 SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION... 50 8.6.1 System Selection... 50 8.6.2 Group and Channel Selection ... 50 LAST SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL RECALL...
  • Page 6 MM-014716-001 9.11.2 Call Storage Lists... 68 9.11.3 Sending an Individual Call ... 69 9.12 SCAT OPERATION ... 69 9.13 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS... 70 9.13.1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) ... 70 9.13.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)... 70 9.13.3 DTMF Overdial/Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect...
  • Page 7 11 P25 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION... 86 11.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS ... 86 11.2 MESSAGES... 87 11.3 ALERT TONES ... 89 11.4 MENU ... 89 11.5 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE ... 91 11.5.1 Transmitting a Group Call ... 91 11.5.2 Receiving a Group Call ... 92 11.6 INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE ...
  • Page 8 MM-014716-001 Figure 7-1: System Model ... 18 Figure 7-2: Scan Model ... 18 Figure 7-3: Typical Display... 22 Figure 7-4: Personality Structure Example ... 23 Figure 8-1: System Model ... 44 Figure 8-2: Scan Model ... 44 Figure 9-1: Typical Display... 56 Figure 10-1: Typical Display...

  • Page 9: Safety Symbol Convention

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.

  • Page 10: Rf Energy Exposure Information

    FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by M/A-COM, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance.

  • Page 11: Compliance With Rf Exposure Standards

    COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your MA/COM, Inc. M7300 mobile two-way 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 factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use.

  • Page 12: Approved Accessories

    FCC regulations. 2.2.2 Approved Accessories This radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF guidelines when used with the M/A-COM accessories supplied or designated for use with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations.

  • Page 13: Operation Safety Recommendations

    OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS TRANSMITTER HAZARDS The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmitters. A list of several possible hazards is given: • Explosive Atmospheres – Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a mobile radio.

  • Page 14: Operating Rules And Regulations

    MM-014716-001 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, regional, or national government. In the United States, the M7300 mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

  • Page 15: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The M7300 mobile is a state-of-the-art radio that trunks seamlessly between the 800 MHz frequency band and the newly available 700 MHz frequency band. The M7300 mobile is designed to meet the critical demands of its users. The M7300 mobile supports multiple operating modes, including OpenSky Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS trunked mode, P25 digital conventional mode, and conventional analog mode.

  • Page 16: Intercom Operation

    MM-014716-001 • Comfort settings, such as volume and display brightness that are applicable to the individual control head can be adjusted and cannot be overridden by other control heads. • An optional intercom function is available between control units. (Audio will be broadcast to ALL connected control heads.) INTERCOM OPERATION The intercom option, a licensed option, allows the M7300 radio to pass audio locally between control...

  • Page 17: Change Operating Mode

    CHANGE OPERATING MODE CHANGE FROM OTP MODE To change from OTP operating mode to P25, EDACS, or Conventional: 1. Use to cycle through the menu until the “Mode Menu” appears in the bottom line of the display. 2. Use to choose an available mode. Press MENU and confirm (Y/N) with MENU again.

  • Page 18: Opensky Operation

    MM-014716-001 OPENSKY OPERATION CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The front panel of the control head includes a dot matrix display, controls for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre-set buttons, a Power On-Off/Volume Control knob, and a microphone connector. In addition, the system model control head features a DTMF keypad (Figure 7-1). Table 7-1 lists all default front panel controls and their functions.

  • Page 19: Table 7-1: Front Panel Default Controls And Functions

    The buttons on the front panel are backlit for operation in a low ambient light level such as nighttime operation. Some buttons also flash to provide feedback of various operating conditions. In addition, the front panel contains a light-level sensor that samples ambient light levels for automatic display and button backlight brightness adjustments.

  • Page 20: Power Up And Volume Control

    MM-014716-001 POWER UP AND VOLUME CONTROL 7.2.1 Power Up 1. Rotate the Power On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to power on the radio. The display will illuminate when the radio powers up. 2. Wait for the power-up sequence to complete, which takes approximately ten (10) seconds. During this time, if enabled for auto registration, the radio is provisioned with a customized user personality designed for the user’s specific needs by the OpenSky network administrator.

  • Page 21: Log Off The Network

    The User ID may be remembered from the previous log-in. (Refer to Section 7.5 for further details regarding log-off commands.) The password will be established before the radio is put into operation. Contact the local OpenSky network administrator for more information. If necessary, contact radio system administration personnel for log-in assistance and/or radio-specific log-in instructions.

  • Page 22: Radio Status Icons

    MM-014716-001 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions (see Table 7-2). The location of icons on the display may vary depending on configuration. ICON DWELL DISPLAY When not engaged in menu selection, the first two lines of the display default to the user-defined display, known as the “dwell display.”...

  • Page 23: Profiles

    7.10.1 Profiles As stated above, each profile can contain up to sixteen (16) talk groups. A profile also defines the radio’s emergency behavior. All transmissions are made on the selected talk group (displayed on the top line of the dwell display). The user can change the selected talk group to any of the other talk groups within the profile.

  • Page 24: Alert Tones

    MM-014716-001 7.11 ALERT TONES The M7300 radio also provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 7-3). Table 7-3: M7300 OpenSky Mode Alert Tones NAME Call Queued One low tone/two high tones Call Denied Three short beeps Grant (or Go-Ahead) Single short beep...

  • Page 25: Table 7-4: Basic Menu Structure

    Radio Displays Menu Name (top and bottom lines) To/From Dwell Display registration, RF sync and Engineering Display transceiver status codes (Menu may not be bit-error rates available per programming.) and RSSI data OFF/ON Silent Emergency “SilentEmerg” available modes Operating Mode (e.g., OTP, EDACS, etc.) “Mode Menu”...
  • Page 26 MM-014716-001 Radio Displays Menu Name (top and bottom lines) See Previous Page current scan mode Scan Mode “ScnModeMenu” talk group “<” Talk group Lock Out “LockOutMenu” current priority talk group Priority 1 Talk group “Priority1” current priority talk group Priority 2 Talk group “Priority2”...

  • Page 27: Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency

    7.13 DUAL-TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) is the system used by touch-tone telephones. DTMF assigns a specific tone frequency to each key so a microprocessor can easily identify its activation. The radio supports DTMF with a system model control head (Figure 7-1). This allows for specific tasks such as entering a user ID and password, or selective calling.

  • Page 28: Changing The Active Profile

    MM-014716-001 7.15 CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE The radio can store up to sixteen (16) standard profiles, one of which is the currently active profile. To change the currently active profile: 1. Scroll through the menu with 2. Use to scroll through the list of available profiles. 3.

  • Page 29: Enabling Stealth Mode

    7.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode 1. Using , scroll through the menu until “StealthMenu” appears. 2. To immediately turn stealth mode on, press (+) or (-) with 3. To turn stealth mode off, press any button on the radio’s front panel. 7.18.2 Disabling Stealth Mode Pressing any radio button other than the mic’s PTT button or the emergency button on front panel will immediately turn stealth mode off.

  • Page 30: Receiving A Voice Call

    MM-014716-001 7.21.1 Receiving a Voice Call No action is required to receive a voice call. The display responds to incoming voice calls as follows: • When the dwell display is set to received talk group and the scan mode is Normal or Fixed: a.

  • Page 31: Intercom Mode

    7.23 INTERCOM MODE The optional intercom mode gives users at multiple control heads connected to the same radio the ability to communicate with each other without transmitting over-the-air. Turn intercom mode on and off using the “INTERCOM” menu as follows: 1.

  • Page 32: Lock Out A Talk Group

    MM-014716-001 The default emergency and emergency-capable talk groups can be locked out if they are NOT in an emergency state. If a talk group is locked out and is subsequently changed to the currently selected talk group, it will automatically be unlocked by the radio so the user can hear calls on the talk group. The radio may be configured so all talk groups are automatically locked out by default.

  • Page 33: Checking Or Changing Active Scan Mode

    SCAN MODE Eliminates distractions. Full communications (transmit and receive) on selected talk group. No Scan No calls received from other talk groups. The user can scan all talk groups in the active profile that are not locked out as long as there is demand on the site.

  • Page 34: Scanning Priority

    MM-014716-001 7.25.2 Scanning Priority The following lists the scanning priority order (from highest to lowest): 1. Selected talk group in emergency state. 2. Default emergency group in emergency state. 3. Selected talk group. 4. Emergency capable group in emergency state 5.

  • Page 35: Manually Dialing A Selective Call (System Model Control Head)

    7.26.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (System Model Control Head) 1. Press *8 on the keypad. 2. Enter the number of the radio to be called (e.g., 027-001-0006). If the region number (first 3 digits; 027 in this example) is the same as this radio’s region number, these digits do not need to be entered. Likewise, if the region and agency numbers (first 6 digits;...

  • Page 36: Selective Alert

    MM-014716-001 7.27 SELECTIVE ALERT Selective alert messaging is an OTP feature allowing one of up to eight (8) pre-programmed text messages (refer to Section 7.27.3) to be sent from one radio to another. The user specifies a destination radio’s User ID, selects one of the pre-programmed text messages, and then transmits it to the destination radio.

  • Page 37: Table 7-7: Status Of Selective Alert

    STATUS MESSAGE Delivering Busy Dest Down Not Reg Delivered Unreachable Partial 7.27.2 Receiving Messages When a selective alert message is received by a radio, a four-beep tone (one low, two high, and one low) is heard and “NewAlert” flashes until the new message is read. Up to eight (8) received messages are stored.

  • Page 38: Receiving An Interconnect Call

    MM-014716-001 1. Press the *9 keys. 2. Enter the telephone number. Ignore dashes/spaces, and precede the number with any required access digits such as a 1 for long distance. 3. Press the # key. 4. Wait a few seconds and then press and release the mic’s PTT button to initiate the call. An initial ring tone plays indicating call initiation.

  • Page 39: Silent Emergency

    • Upon successful emergency declaration: An emergency tone will sound in the radio’s speaker/headset if the radio is not in stealth mode. At the declaring radio, the Emergency button flashes red if the radio is not in stealth mode. The administrator can configure the radio to automatically transmit upon successful emergency declaration, at which point the MENU button will flash red.

  • Page 40: Receiving An Emergency Call

    MM-014716-001 If the radio is in stealth mode, clearing the emergency will take the radio out of stealth mode. 7.29.4 Receiving an Emergency Call Upon receiving an emergency call declared by another radio: • An emergency tone sounds in the radio’s speaker/headset (three short high-pitched beeps). •...

  • Page 41: Encryption

    The emergency dismiss timer is cleared when the emergency is cleared. 7.30 ENCRYPTION In the OpenSky network, both data and voice use a 128-bit or 256-bit key encryption standard published by the Federal Information Processing Service (FIPS), called Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). AES is approved by the U.S.

  • Page 42: Preset Buttons

    MM-014716-001 Do not set a talk group for manual encryption if it has been set for encryption by the network administration personnel. CAUTION Perform the following to transmit or receive manually encrypted calls: 1. Press *32 on the keypad. 2. Enter the key (1 – 16 digits for 128 bit encryption; 17 – 32 digits for 256 bit encryption). 3.

  • Page 43: Gps Coordinates

    In response, affected radios automatically re-register to receive their edited personalities. During re- registration, subscriber equipment will default to the emergency profile selected by the administrator. 7.33 GPS COORDINATES The radio’s current latitude and longitude coordinates may be displayed using the “GPS” menu. The following procedure assumes a GPS antenna is connected to the radio and it is receiving adequate signals from GPS satellites: 1.

  • Page 44: P25/Edacs/Conventional Common Operation

    MM-014716-001 P25/EDACS/CONVENTIONAL COMMON OPERATION CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The front panel of the control head includes a dot matrix display, controls for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre-set buttons, a Power On-Off/Volume Control knob, and a microphone connector. In addition, the system model control head features a DTMF keypad. Table 8-1 lists all default front panel controls and their functions.

  • Page 45: Table 8-1: Front Panel Default Controls And Functions

    Table 8-1: Front Panel Default Controls and Functions PART Power On- Turn knob clockwise to power on the radio and increase volume. Off/Volume Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and power off the radio. Control knob Mic Connection Connection for hand-held, hands-free, speaker-mic, or headset. The Emergency button declares an emergency if enabled through programming.

  • Page 46: Primary Functions (Quick Access)

    MM-014716-001 PART Used to adjust the current display intensity and the keypad backlight level. Used to call an individual or make an all-call by selecting the individual call function. 8.1.1 Primary Functions (Quick Access) The secondary function of the SCAN button is to toggle the keypad buttons between their primary function and their secondary function.

  • Page 47: Direct Access

    Line 1 shows the currently selected item name (XXXXXXXX) from the list. Line 2 indicates the list (YYY) that the selection is to be made from and the number of the selected item (ZZZ) within the list. (In some cases the information on lines 1 and 2 will be exchanged.) Enter the system selection mode by pressing the SYS key.

  • Page 48: Serial Number Rom (12 Hex Digits)

    8.5.1 Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits) Example: When the user wants to enable a feature in his radio, he will need to call M/A-COM, Inc. They will ask for the ROM serial number. The serial number shown here is for example only.

  • Page 49: Features Enabled

    These number fields show the set limits of the of the user's radio as: • SG# XXX - Maximum number of system/groups combination available • SY# XXX - Maximum trunked system limit • CH# XXX - Maximum number of conventional channels available The user needs to know the limits of his radio before attempting to enable other features.

  • Page 50: System/Group/Channel Selection

    MM-014716-001 FEATURE NUMBER P25 Common Air Interface Direct Frequency Entry Radio TextLink SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION In the following description of SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION, the term group is used for both group and channel. The M7300 SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob and the maximum flexibility. If the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob is assigned to select groups, then the ramp control is assigned to select systems.

  • Page 51: Last System/Group/Channel Recall

    METHOD 2: If group selection is programmed as the primary function of the select a group by pressing up or down, to scroll through the group list. The display registers the new group name on line 2. Press GRP to enter the group select mode and follow the selection mode rules detailed METHOD 3: earlier.

  • Page 52: Provoice Digital Mode

    MM-014716-001 8.8.3 ProVoice Digital Mode ProVoice digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. These digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and they cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver. Groups and channels programmed for ProVoice digital operation transmit only digital signals. Private calls cannot be received or transmitted when the radio is in ProVoice digital mode because the radio does not know the cryptographic key used.

  • Page 53: Table 8-4: Current Cryptographic Key Display

    • If Private mode is disabled and a private call is received, the reply transmission will be in Private mode if the transmission is made during the scan hangtime. If the reply transmission occurs after the scan hangtime, the transmission will be in Clear mode. When operating on a group or channel programmed for private mode, all transmissions will be private transmissions and the radio will receive clear and private signals.

  • Page 54: Conventional Operation

    MM-014716-001 8.8.5.2 Transmitting an Encrypted Call 1. Select the desired group or channel. 2. Place the radio in private mode by pressing the OPT button (System Model) or OPTION (Scan Model). If the last state of the radio was private mode, the private mode will be enabled on power up. In addition, the private mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio If a group or channel is not programmed for private mode operation, PVT DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode.

  • Page 55: Macro Key Operation

    MM-014716-001 MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single "macro" keystroke. Up to ten (10) macro keys can be defined, each capable of executing up to twenty (20) keystrokes, to any pushbutton input (i.e., keypad keys, buttons, etc.). Each macro key can be pre- programmed to activate when pressed or when released.

  • Page 56: Edacs And P25 Trunked Operation

    MM-014716-001 EDACS AND P25 TRUNKED OPERATION RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. ICON Indicates the EDACS system is in Failsoft™ mode (if enabled through programming). Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list.

  • Page 57: Messages

    MESSAGES During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line 1 or line 2. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows: MESSAGE NAME QUEUED...
  • Page 58 The Priority 1 scan channel is fixed and cannot be changed using the add or delete keys. Displayed in line 2 when the message ‘M/A-COM’ is displayed in line 1 while displaying different items under the menu when “REVISION” is selected by the operator.

  • Page 59: Alert Tones

    Group Key KEY=1-7 PRIMARY PRS NAME Personality Name M/A-COM ALERT TONES The M7300 series mobile radio also provides audible alert tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming. NAME Call Originate A short mid-pitched tone.

  • Page 60: Menu

    MM-014716-001 NAME Five Carrier Control Timer warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone. Key Press Alert A short tone. Page (P25 T Only) Three high-pitched tones. Out of Range One low pitched tone. MENU The menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad. The order and specific number of menu items available is configurable through programming.

  • Page 61: Table 9-4: Menu Item Information

    An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the contrast menu item. 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press the ramp control until the display shows: 3. Press MENU. The contrast menu item is activated and the display will be similar to the following: Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX).
  • Page 62 MM-014716-001 FEATURE Menu item: KEYLOAD Encryption Key Once selected: Loading KEY LOAD BANK = N Menu item: DISP KEY Display Current Once selected: Encryption SYS KEY, GRP KEY or Key(s) CHN KEY and KEY = N Scan Menu item: SCAN Menu Item: PRIVATE Private Mode Once selected: PVT or...

  • Page 63: Receiving A Call

    FEATURE Menu Item: FEATURES Feature Once selected: Encryption See Feature Encryption Display Display section Menu Item: SYS SCAN System Scan Once selected: SYSC ON Enable or SYSC OFF RECEIVING A CALL 1. Turn the radio on by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detent). A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

  • Page 64: Emergency Operation

    MM-014716-001 Emergency and Special Call are not operational during conventional failsoft. In addition, the GRP control will not operate. EMERGENCY OPERATION The radio's ability to declare an emergency, clear an emergency, remain locked on an emergency and group, and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming.

  • Page 65: Proscan

    MM-014716-001 9.9.2 ProScan™ The radio can be programmed for ProScan™ system scan operation for multi-site applications depending on the version of radio flash code. 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 compare it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacency scan list.

  • Page 66: Group Scan Operation

    MM-014716-001 9.10 GROUP SCAN OPERATION Only Groups that are part of the radio's scan list will be scanned. Groups are added to the scan list on a per system basis through programming, the radio keypad, or both, dependent upon programming. This scan list can be changed by the user from the keypad unless programmed otherwise.

  • Page 67: Nuisance Delete

    2. Press (+) or (-) with . The current scan status of the group is displayed for a time-out period. 3. Press (-) with to delete the group from the scan list. not in a trunked system group scan list will show a “blank” when it is the selected channel. 9.10.3 Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently selected group by pressing (-) with during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group.

  • Page 68: Individual Calls

    MM-014716-001 9.11 INDIVIDUAL CALLS 9.11.1 Receiving and Responding to an Individual Call 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 the BSY indicator. Line 1 shows “ID” followed by the logical ID number of the radio sending the message, or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list.

  • Page 69: Sending An Individual Call

    toggle between the two lists by pressing the IND key. If wrap is enabled, the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list. The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode.

  • Page 70: Telephone Interconnect Calls

    MM-014716-001 9.13 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS 9.13.1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) Receiving a telephone interconnect call is identical to receiving an individual call. See the DTMF Overdial Operation section if access to services requiring "over-dial" is needed. Overdial operations are available for any special call whether it is an individual call or a telephone interconnect call.

  • Page 71: Programmable Entries

    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. 2.

  • Page 72: Displays

    Also, turn power to the radio OFF when docking or undocking a connected laptop computer. Failure to turn the power OFF can damage the radio, requiring service by a M/A-COM approved service center. 9.14.1 Displays The following will be displayed on the control unit during the various states of data mode of operation.

  • Page 73: Scan Lockout Mode

    9.14.5 Scan Lockout Mode Following the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily (duration pre-programmed). During this time the scan LED will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended. This mode is normally exited when the pre-programmed time expires; however, the following actions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed.

  • Page 74: Status Operation

    MM-014716-001 9.15.1 Status Operation Status operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed status condition to the EDACS site. To send a status condition, press the STS button (keylight comes on) then press one of the number buttons (0-9) to select the pre-programmed status. If no status has been programmed for the selected number button, the radio will display NO ENTRY and the radio will sound a low tone.

  • Page 75: Dynamic Regroup Operation

    9.17 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION Dynamic regroup operation permits multiple talk groups (up to eight) to be added to a radio via the Communications Systems Director (CSD). The radio must be pre-programmed to respond to regrouping. Dynamic regrouping will not be activated in a radio until an activation message is sent by the system manager.

  • Page 76: Conventional Operation

    MM-014716-001 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 10.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display. ICON Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list.
  • Page 77 The Priority 1 scan channel is fixed and cannot be changed using the add or delete keys. Displayed in line 2 when the message ‘M/A-COM’ is displayed in line 1 while displaying different items under the menu when “REVISION” is selected by the operator.

  • Page 78: Alert Tones

    NAME KEY=1-7 PRIMARY PRS NAME Personality Name M/A-COM 10.3 ALERT TONES The M7300 series mobile radio also provides audible alert tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming. Table 10-3: M7300 EDACS Mode Alert Tones...

  • Page 79: Table 10-4: Menu Item Information

    An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the contrast menu item. 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press the ramp control until the display shows: 3. Press MENU. The contrast menu item is activated and the display will be similar to the following: Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX).
  • Page 80 MM-014716-001 FEATURE Menu item: DISP KEY Display Current Once selected: Encryption SYS KEY, GRP KEY or Key(s) CHN KEY and KEY = N Menu item: Front Panel SQUELCH Squelch Adjust Once selected: SQLCH=xx Scan Menu item: SCAN Menu item: SCAN ADD Scan Add Once selected: Proper scan icon displayed.

  • Page 81: Receiving A Call

    10.5 RECEIVING A CALL 1. Turn the radio on by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detent). A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. 2. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 3.

  • Page 82: Using 5-Tone Signaling To Declare An Emergency

    MM-014716-001 10.7.1 Using 5-Tone Signaling to Declare an Emergency If 5-Tone signaling is defined for emergency declaration in place of G-STAR emergency signaling, a pre- programmed tone sequence will be transmitted instead of the G-STAR sequence. This emergency declaration functions as the G-STAR emergency in all other respects. 10.7.2 Tone Encode Transmission In conventional mode, two keys can be defined to be tone encode triggers.

  • Page 83: Deleting Channels From A Scan List

    3. While current scan status is displayed, press (+) to add the channel to the scan list. This sets the selected channel for non-priority scanning. 4. Press (+) again to set the channel for Priority 2 (P2) scanning and 5. A third press of (+) sets the channel for Priority 1 (P1) scanning and P1 or P2 channels are already set and a new channel is then assigned as the P1 or P2 channel, the previously assigned priority channel will change to non-priority scanning.

  • Page 84: Turning Scan Off

    MM-014716-001 10.10 TURNING SCAN OFF Toggle the scan operation OFF by pressing SCAN. The radio will resume operation on the selected channel. 10.11 SQUELCH ADJUST In the conventional mode of operation, the squelch can be re-adjusted in the MENU selection mode or from a front panel key on the keypad that has been pre-programmed.

  • Page 85: Menu Selection

    Type 99 operation can be reset manually or automatically (pre-programmed). Manual reset is achieved by briefly pressing CLR, if programmed. Automatic reset, if enabled, occurs after a 30 second interval following the most recent decode of a Type 99 tone sequence. Hookswitch (pre-programmed) can also enable or disable Type 99 decode.

  • Page 86: P25 Conventional Operation

    MM-014716-001 11 P25 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 11.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display. ICON Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list.

  • Page 87: Messages

    11.2 MESSAGES During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line 1 or line 2. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows: MESSAGE NAME TALKARND...
  • Page 88 The Priority 1 scan channel is fixed and cannot be changed using the add or delete keys. Displayed in line 2 when the message ‘M/A-COM’ is displayed in line 1 while displaying different items under the menu when “REVISION” is selected by the operator.

  • Page 89: Alert Tones

    11.3 ALERT TONES The M7300 series mobile radio also provides audible alert tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming. Table 11-3: M7300 EDACS Mode Alert Tones NAME Call Originate A short mid-pitched tone.

  • Page 90: Table 11-4: Menu Item Information

    MM-014716-001 Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX). Line 2 shows the currently selected system or group name (YYYYYYYY). 4. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using the ramp control to scroll through the list of parameter values.

  • Page 91: Group Calls In P25 Mode

    FEATURE Menu item: SCAN A/D Scan When selected: Toggles Add/Delete through scan selections Menu Item: SCAN ADD Press twice when actively Last Scanned receiving; three times Channel Recall when not receiving. Scan icon displayed. Menu item: HOME Home channel Once selected: Home selection group or channel displayed.

  • Page 92: Receiving A Group Call

    MM-014716-001 11.5.2 Receiving a Group Call The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality (monitor, normal, selective). 1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired channel is in the scan list.

  • Page 93: Receiving An Emergency Group Call

    3. To send a voice message, press the PTT and speak into the microphone. 4. To clear an emergency from the transmitting radio, perform one of the following steps: a. Change systems. b. Change channels (if not prohibited by programming). c.

  • Page 94: Basic Troubleshooting

    MM-014716-001 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING If the radio is not operating properly, check Table 12-1 for likely causes. For additional assistance, contact a qualified service technician. SYMPTOM Radio will not turn on. Radio will not turn off. Radio will not register or does not receive provisioning data.
  • Page 95 SYMPTOM The voice authentication security Screen displays: policy is set to only allow NOSUPRT authenticated users. Encrypted calls cannot User not logged in. be made. CAUSE Contact system administrator. Log in (refer to Section 7.14.1). MM-014716-001 SOLUTION...

  • Page 96: Technical Assistance

    MM-014716-001 13 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance and repair provide technical support via a toll-free (in North America) telephone number.

  • Page 97: Keypad Remapping

    14 KEYPAD REMAPPING If the keys have been remapped to provide new functions, fill in the following template for future reference. Button Emergency Preset A Preset B Preset C • Rocker •• Rocker Rocker Rocker MENU OPT/OPTION CLR/CLEAR SCAN Function Button MM-014716-001 Function...

  • Page 98: Radio Setup

    MM-014716-001 15 RADIO SETUP RADIO TYPE: FREQUENCY BAND: OPERATOR'S NAME: EMERGENCY GROUP: SYSTEM NUMBER SYSTEM NAME TRK/CNV GRP/CHN NUMBER GRP/CHN NAME...
  • Page 99 MM-014716-001 SYSTEM NUMBER SYSTEM NAME TRK/CNV GRP/CHN NUMBER GRP/CHN NAME...
  • Page 100 MM-014716-001 SYSTEM NUMBER SYSTEM NAME TRK/CNV GRP/CHN NUMBER GRP/CHN NAME...
  • Page 101 MM-014716-001 SYSTEM NUMBER SYSTEM NAME TRK/CNV GRP/CHN NUMBER GRP/CHN NAME...

  • Page 102: Warranty

    MM-014716-001 16 WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, 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 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.
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  • Page 104 Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 (Outside USA, 1-434-385-2400) Toll Free 1-800-528-7711 www.macom-wireless.com Printed in U.S.A.

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