User Manual SL7000 Table of Contents Table of Contents .........................2 Operating Instructions......................3 About Your SL7000 Radio .....................3 SL7000 Specification.....................3 Safety Information ........................4 Unpacking Information ......................5 SL7000 Features ........................6 SL7000 Quick start........................6 Description of Radio Components ...................7 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ................8 Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip ..................9...
Operating Instructions About Your SL7000 Radio Maxon's SL7000 radio is a fully featured 255 channels. Operation and functions of this radio are outlined in this manual. Many of the features on this radio are programmable, please check with your dealer as to the precise set-up of your radio.
When used in a vehicle, do not mount the radio unit on or near the Airbag or Airbag activation device. The use of an accessory not recommended or supplied by Maxon may cause damage to equipment or injury to personnel, and will invalidate warranty.
Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following items: 1. Radio 2. Battery Pack 3. Battery Charger 4. Spring Belt Clip 5. Antenna 6. Battery Charger Power Supply 7. User Manual * If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer or Maxon Page 5...
Roger Bleep Battery indicator SL7000 Quick start Before using your SL7000 radio for the fist time check the battery has been fully charged (refer to charging instructions). To Receive a transmission rotate the volume clockwise to the half way position. A turn on beep will be heard to indicate the radio is powered.
User Manual SL7000 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Install: Position the guides of the battery in line with the radio battery guide rails and slide the battery into position until a click is heard. To Remove: Holding the radio in one hand, push and hold the battery latch button located in the lower central part of the battery pack, held as diagrams below.
User Manual SL7000 Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip To Install: Install belt clip onto the belt clip holder located on the upper part of the radio, held whilst looking at the back of the unit. Locate the slot on the radio and push belt clip downward until a click is heard.
CHQ700L Desktop Charger provides 2 hours charging to one radio and one battery. Before using your SL7000 for the first time a full two hour charge will be required for the best performance.
User Manual SL7000 Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones Your SL7000 has a sophisticated microprocessor control which provides a series of audible alert tones. Upon initial power up, a quick tone indicates that the self-test of the microprocessor functions has been completed satisfactorily.
User Manual SL7000 Display Options Display Options There are four types of display formats Group/chn.Name, Group/chn.No. Channel Name and Channel Name only. See below for examples. Channel Name Display Displays channel name only. Group number will display for 1 second when group is changed.
This section provides general descriptions of the operating modes of the SL7000 Radio. Power on/off Mode The SL7000 shall enter off mode when the On/Off Volume knob is rotated to the most counter- clockwise position, beyond the detent. Upon entering off mode, the radio shall store its current channel (if Power on Channel function is enabled via PC Programmer).
Note: To disable or change a forgotten code the radio must be reprogrammed by an authorised Maxon dealer. Group and Channel selection The SL7000 can be programmed to select channel groups in several different ways. Group selection: 1.) Rotary Selector: the rotary channel switch can be used to select 1-16 groups. If a blank group is selected the radio keeps the last used channel status.
User Manual SL7000 Dealer programmable features Busy Lockout The busy lock out feature Busy Channel Lockout – ON: Upon PTT being pressed, if carrier is present, the LED will turn amber, the radio will not transmit and an audible alert tone will be heard.
User Manual SL7000 CTCSS The SL7000 Series radio(s) support two kinds of squelch options. A different squelch options can be applied to each channel. Sub Audible Tone (SAT) codes are made up from frequencies which are below 300Hz. These frequencies are lower than the voice audio band.
User Manual SL7000 The radio supports 83 kinds of TIA/EIA Normal/Inverted DCS codes. TX Operation: If PTT key is pressed, the Radio transmits pre-programmed DCS Bit pattern. RX Operation: If DCS Data Stream is detected, the radio status will change from busy mode to correct call.
User Manual SL7000 Transmit options PTT KEY (Push To Talk) Key to Transmit VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) P0 – P3 programmed key to send call, Transmit Selcall 5 tone, DTMF or PTT ID. Hi / Low RF Power If programmed a short press of the P0 – P3 programmed option keys can toggle the transmit output power between High and Low.
User Manual SL7000 Talk around Talk around: This function allows switching to back to back frequencies when radios are being used through a repeater. Radios can communicate directly with each other. The receiving frequency is used for both transmitting and receiving. This function will automatically switch off when channel is changed.
User Manual SL7000 Emergency The Emergency function is initiated when the upper orange button is pressed and held for two seconds; a pre-programmed sequence is sent, The emergency feature can also be programmed to transmit on either a user defined channel or the current channel.
User Manual SL7000 Scanning Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a number of channels. Your Dealer will help you define a scanning mode and your channel "scan list". Scan types: Normal Channel Scan Once the scan list has been established, initiate scanning by pressing the pre-programmed scan key or holding the monitor button and rotate the channel switch to scan the enabled channels.
User Manual SL7000 Scan TX options Scan Type TX Option Active channel Non-active channel Priority Scan Priority Scan TX Current Chn. Priority Chn. Priority Only TX Priority Chn. Priority Chn. Normal Scan Normal Scan TX Current Chn. TX inhibit RX Only On TX...
SL7000 Selcall and DTMF Signalling functions The SL7000 has a comprehensive Selective Calling system. With 12 standard tone-sets plus a user defined tone set. Features include ANI, Emergency, Stun & Revive and Selcall Text. Pre-program one of the Function Keys (P1-P3) as Selcall to activate.
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User Manual SL7000 Selcall and DTMF Signalling functions Stun 1. “STUN” is displayed on the LCD if radio receives correct stun code. 2. All keys are disabled except the Emergency key. (Only emergency call and receive is available when radio is stunned).
User Manual SL7000 5 Tone Selcall Tone Chart Euro Tone ZVEI1 PZVEI DZVEI DDZVEI PDZVEI CCIR1 CCIR2 PCCIR NATEL signal 2400 2400 2200 2400 2200 1981 1981 1981 1981 979.8 1633 1060 1060 1060 1124 1124 1124 1124 903.1 1160...
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Display: the compander icon appears when compander is on Scramble The SL7000 comes with built in inversion scrambler this option is to prevent others from easily list ening your call. Activation by pressing pre-programmed key P0 – P3. Display: The scrambler icon appears when the scrambler is on...
For further information on how to safely dispose of your used batteries, contact your Maxon Dealer. Maintenance Your SL7000 Radio is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition: Clean external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened in a solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water.
CHQ700L Desktop Charger Product description The CHQ700L is the standard charger for Maxon's SL7000 two-way radio batteries. The charger has been designed to fully charge only the Li-ion, 1500mAh battery, the front charging slot charges a battery while connected to the radio, the back charging slot charges a battery that has been removed from the radio.
To reduce the risk of shock or injury, familiarize yourself with the correct and safe operating procedures defined in this manual. Only charge Maxon's batteries in this charger – other battery types may burst causing personal injury or damage to the charger, battery or radio.
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User Manual SL7000 SL7000 Series This product is marked with in accordance with the Class II product requirement specified in the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment is intended for use in:- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,...
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