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Ericsson LBI-39012C Operator's Manual

Ericsson LBI-39012C Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 LBI-39012C Operator’s Manual Conventional Mobile Radio...
  • Page 2 Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page DISPLAY ALPHA INDICATORS ..ALERT TONES ....OPERATING THE RADIO ....TURNING THE RADIO ON .
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmissions. A list of possible hazards are: Explosive Atmospheres Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, be sure to turn the radio off while fueling the vehicle.
  • Page 5 within the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standard (NEPA) 58 which requires that: The space containing the radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space containing the LP gas container and its fittings.
  • Page 6 OPERATING PROCEDURES Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation. Following these rules will help to eliminate confusion, assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels, and result in a smoothly functioning radio network.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION This manual describes how to use the MDX Conventional Mobile Radio. The MDX is a synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance simplex mobile FM radio providing reliable two-way communications. Direct mobile to mobile communication, when out of repeater range, is also provided. In the Conventional mode, the user selects a channel and directly communicates on that channel.
  • Page 8 8-Character MENU button allows access Emergency ID/ Alarm Alphanumeric Dot to functions and options, (optional) Matrix LED including scan add/delete for sends an emergency allows you to identify modifying the radio’s scan (GESTAR) alert and channel selections by list and alarm on/off for the identifying code to the descriptive names.
  • Page 9 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND DISPLAYS The MDX Conventional mobile radio contains ten buttons, an eight character DOT MATRIX display and seven indicators (see Figure 1). In addition, there are times when part of the eight character display is used to display the radio status. Backlighting on buttons illuminate the Legends. CONTROLS POWER Momentary push-push switch.
  • Page 10 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND DISPLAYS 8-Character MENU button allows access Emergency ID/ Alarm Alphanumeric Dot to functions and options, (optional) Matrix LED including scan add/delete for sends an emergency alert and allows you to identify modifying the radio’s scan identifying code to the channel selections by list and alarm on/off for the dispatcher.
  • Page 11 CONTROLS (CONT’D) MENU - Cont. ALARM ON/OFF: Press the MENU button until "ALM ON" or "ALM OFF" appears in the display. Press the CHANNEL/SEL + or - buttons until the desired state is selected. (Note: This enables or disables the external alarm, e.g. horn or lights.) SQUELCH Press and hold "Scan"...

  • Page 12: Display Alpha Indicators

    NUMERIC KEYS On system radio, the twelve button keypad permits 1-9, 0, *, # transmission of DTMF digits. DISPLAY INDICATORS The radio’s display is shown in Figure 3. The character line is used to display system or area and group or channel names and also operational messages to the user.

  • Page 13: Alert Tones

    DISPLAY ALPHA INDICATORS - Cont. T99 Off Menu display indicating T99 option is disabled. Pub Addr Public address option enabled. ALERT TONES The MDX Conventional mobile radio generates a set of unique alert tones to indicate operating status. The following section identifies and describes the alert tones used in the MDX radio.

  • Page 14: Select

    Set the volume using the VOLUME RAMP button. A short beep sounds each time the VOLUME button is pressed. The beeps will not sound if a call is being received. SELECT To select a different channel when you have selected a conventional system: Press the CHANNEL/SEL + or - ramp button until the desired channel name appears in the alphanumeric display.

  • Page 15: Scan Operation

    Decide what you want to say. If you intend a lengthy message (or several messages), the vehicle engine should be running to maintain the battery charge. Observe the BSY indicator and then press CLR the switch to assure that the channel is not in use. Remove microphone from the hanger, press the PTT switch and identify yourself.

  • Page 16: Receiver Scan Rate

    Press the CHANNEL/SEL (+) button until the desired priority level is displayed by the scan priority indicators on the right side of the display; the choices are S, P2; P1 or all off (all off removes the channel from the SCAN list). Press the CLR button when completed to return to normal operation.

  • Page 17: Using The Radio With Scan

    Scan operation will be determined by the following conditions: • PRIORITY 1, PRIORITY 2 and NON-PRIORITY PROGRAMMED The Priority 1, Priority 2 and up to 14 remaining channels will be scanned. Once a carrier is detected (and if programmed, the correct Channel Guard is decoded), the display will indicate that channel.
  • Page 18 SCN indicator When the SCAN button is pushed, the radio will light the SCN indicator and begin scanning. The SCN indicator will flash when the microphone is placed off-hook to show the radio is no longer scanning (only if the radio is PC programmed not to scan off-hook).
  • Page 19 Monitor (CLR) Switch Operation In Scan The CLR switch does not operate while scanning inactive channels. When a channel becomes active, the CLR switch operates only during the scan hang time after the channel activity disappears. Channel Changes In Scan Pushing the channel switches (UP or DOWN) while scan is turned on will change the SELECTED channel assignment.

  • Page 22: Aegis Operation

    AEGIS OPERATION NOTES Each channel can be programmed for ANALOG Voice, Aegis Digital Voice, or Aegis VGE Encrypted Digital Voice mode of operation by programming the "KEY" variable. When programmed "DIS", a channel will only operate in the ANALOG mode. ANALOG voice calls can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons.

  • Page 23: Clear Modes

    CLEAR MODES In clear mode the radio transmits and receives only analog voice signals. These analog signals are non-digitized and non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons. Channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive Aegis digital messages.

  • Page 24: Transferring Keys Into The Radio

    When operating on a channel programmed for digital mode, all transmissions will be digital transmissions and the radio will receive clear and digital signals. The PVT light turns on when the private mode is enabled. If the selected channel is programmed for autoselect capability, the mode may be toggled between digital and clear with the flex keys (A1, A2).

  • Page 25: Key Zero

    Use the button to select DISP KEY. Then use the CHANNEL/SEL button to toggle between displaying the system key or the channel key. ENCRYPTION KEY DISPLAYED MESSAGE DISPLAYED System "SYS KEY" "KEY = 1" Channel "CHN KEY" "KEY = 2" KEY ZERO All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio memory) by pressing the...

  • Page 26: Outside Address

    If the last state of the radio was digital mode, the digital mode will be enabled on power up. Also the digital mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio. If a channel is not programmed for digital mode operation, PVT DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable digital transmit mode.

  • Page 27: Options

    OPTIONS Type 99 Option If the Type 99 Option is present, individual selective calling is possible. Press the programmed Flex key or use the menu and CHANNEL/SEL keys to enable the decoder option (Scan must be off). The LED display will show the option status: "T99 ON"...

  • Page 28: Internal/External Speaker

    Make sure the radio is turned ON. Press the A1 or A2 button (pre-programmed). When PUB ADDR appears in the display press the PTT switch to transmit the micro- phone audio to the external speaker. After the PA operation is completed, press the A1 or A2 button to return to normal operation.

  • Page 29: Available Options

    AVAILABLE OPTIONS The following equipment options are available for the MDX radio. Refer to your local radio supplier for ordering information. MDX Conventional Optional Accessories Option Description Part Number PMAN1R VHF/UHF roof mount antenna with 19B209568P6 TNC connector PMCC9M External speaker cable, 18 inches 19A149590P10 PMCD1W External speaker cable, 16 feet,...
  • Page 30 WARRANTY Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by 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 Seller (except for integral parts of Seller’s Equipment to which the warranties set forth above shall apply).
  • Page 31 NOTES...

  • Page 32: Operating Tips

    (particularly if a glass mount antenna is used). Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communications. Ericsson Inc. Private Radio Systems Mountain View Road...

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