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ProLine Series
PL2445 / PL2415
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 ProLine Series PL2445 / PL2415 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 About Topaz3 Topaz3 is the exclusive supplier of Maxon , Legacy ® and TruTalk brand communication products. Our product line ranges from FCC licensed two-way radios suitable for Business and Industry (B&I) markets like farm, government, law enforcement, utility, etc. to consumer recreational and light-duty business markets.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements - for Occupational Use Only...... 1 Unpacking and Checking Equipment..... 3 III. Getting Started........... 4 ....4 Charging the NiMH Battery Pack ..6 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack ........ 7 Installing the Antenna ........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents, cont’d VIII. Licensing, Safety and Service Information... 15 ........15 FCC Licensing ........15 Safety Information ..........16 Service Maintenance........... 16 Software Copyrights......... 17 Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty..... 18...
  • Page 5: Fcc Rf Exposure Compliance Requirements - For Occupational Use Only

    Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Topaz3 / Legacy subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user...
  • Page 6 I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements - for Occupational Use Only, continued worn accessories may not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS use Maxon, Legacy and TruTalk authorized accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker mics, etc. • The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated.
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    II. Unpacking and Checking Equipment Carefully unpack the radio and its accessories. Use the item list below to identify the components included in the product packaging, to ensure that no items are discarded in the packing materials. Radio Body Antenna Battery Charger (with plastic spacer stored in charger base) AC Adapter...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    III. Getting Started Charging the NiMH Battery Pack You will need to charge the battery pack fully before initial use. For best results from your charging cycle, follow these tips: • Ensure the ambient temperature is between 41 and 104° F (5 and 40° C) while charging. Temperatures outside this range may not fully charge the battery.
  • Page 9 III. Getting Started, continued Charging the NiMH Battery Pack, continued NOTE: The first few uses from the battery will not be at “normal” capacity. After repeating the charge / discharge cycle two or three times, the battery capacity will increase to provide full capacity. 1.
  • Page 10: Attaching And Removing The Battery Pack

    III. Getting Started, continued Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: After recharging the battery pack, REMOVE IT FROM THE CHARGER. Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery life. The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged.
  • Page 11: Installing The Antenna

    III. Getting Started, continued Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the radio by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until seated. Do not overtighten. The antenna should never be used to carry your radio, or as a base to clip radio accessories.
  • Page 12: Attaching The Optional Speaker Mic

    III. Getting Started, continued Attaching the Optional Speaker Microphone 1. Insert the speaker microphone jack into the radio. 2. Use the thumbscrew attachment on the speaker microphone to make connection to the radio. NOTE: The radio is not fully water resistant while the speaker microphone is attached.
  • Page 13: Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features

    IV. Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features A) Push-To-Talk (P-T-T) button (left side of radio) Press and hold while speaking into the radio microphone, release to listen to incoming messages B) Monitor button (left side of radio) Press and hold to turn radio squelch off.
  • Page 14: Radio Operation

    V. Radio Operation Power On / Transmit Power on the radio by turning the power / volume control clockwise out of detent. You will hear a confirmation tone on power-up. To adjust radio volume, press and hold the monitor button then rotate the control further clockwise.
  • Page 15: Ctcss Tone Signaling

    VI. CTCSS Tone Signaling To help block out unwanted calls to your radio, the PL2445 and PL2415 can be programmed by your radio communications Dealer to scan for tones. VII. Radio Functions Scan Modes Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a number of channels or channels within a Group.
  • Page 16: Nuisance Delete

    VII. Radio Functions, continued Normal Channel Scan, continued The radio will resume scanning once the scan delay time has expired, and will continue to scan until the channel is changed. The LED will flash green. In scan mode, if radio power is turned off and on, the radio will return to the scan mode until a channel is changed.
  • Page 17: Marked Idle

    VII. Radio Functions, continued Marked Idle When used in conjunction with busy channel lockout, the transmitter is allowed to operate as long as valid RX tone is received. Dealer programming makes this feature active or disabled. TX Delay The TX will remain active for approximately 180 seconds even though P-T-T button is released when using CTCSS tones.
  • Page 18: Battery Save

    VII. Radio Functions, continued Time-Out-Timer Penalty (TX Inhibit), continued Press the P-T-T bar after the TX inhibit time expires to resume transmitting. Battery Save The battery save function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed (no bars are being pressed, no controls are being used, etc.) When the channel is not busy and no operation is...
  • Page 19: Licensing, Safety And Service Information

    Part and / or Parts of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Consult with your Topaz3 / Legacy radio communi- cations Dealer, or contact the nearest FCC Field Office for information about obtaining a license.
  • Page 20: Service

    Topaz3 / Legacy radio communications Dealer for any service or repairs. IX. Maintenance Your Legacy radio is designed to be maintenance-free, and can be kept in good working condition by: • Cleaning all external surfaces with a clean cloth, dampened in a mild solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water.
  • Page 21: Software Copyrights

    X. Software Copyrights The Topaz3 / Legacy products described in these operating instructions may include copyrighted Topaz3 / Legacy software programs stored in semi- conductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Topaz3 /...
  • Page 22: Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty

    This warranty is offered to the initial end user and is not assignable or transferrable. Topaz3 is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which is attached to or used in connection with Topaz3 / Legacy products. If the Product fails to function under normal use because of manufacturing defect(s) or workmanship during the warranty period above, it will be replaced or repaired at Topaz3’s option at no charge when returned to...
  • Page 23 XI. Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty, con’t similar or higher-featured product. Repair may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards. Replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards are warranted for the balance of the original time period. All replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards become the property of Topaz3, LLC.
  • Page 24 Supplier of Maxon, Legacy ® and TruTalk Communication Products Topaz3, LLC 10828 NW Air World Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153 www.topaz3.com Toll free: 800-821-7848 Phone: 816-891-6320 Fax: 816-891-8815 • Printed in Korea P/N: 680-090-2021...

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