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Maxon EP-4800 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Model EP-4800 EDACS / GE-MARC ® ® TRUNKING PORTABLE Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information Battery Care Recycling/Disposal of Batteries Battery Charging Extended Operations FCC Licensing Transceiver Service Introduction Radio Call-outs Features Quick Reference Guide - Controls Quick Reference Guide - Indicators System, Group and Channel Indicators Alert Tones - Standard Alert Tones - Trunked Operation Error Messages Keypad Lock...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS, Continued GE-MARC Operation Receiving a Message Sending a Message Sending a Special Call Sending a Pre-Programmed Special (In Conference Call) Sending a Manually Entered Call Storing Individual/Interconnect Numbers Recalling Individual/Interconnect Numbers Wide Area System Scan Direct Mode Operation Receiving A Message Sending A Message Sending A Manually Entered Interconnect Call...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 79-144, dated March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety standard for the human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electro- magnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communications Commission limits.

  • Page 5: Recycling/Disposal Of Batteries

    Maxon America, Inc. fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cd batteries. A national program to collect and recycle used Ni-Cd batteries is being implemented by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC™).

  • Page 6: Extended Operations

    BATTERY CHARGING, Continued switch on the radio is in the off position before charging. Failing to turn the power switch to off during the charge cycle will result in a less-than-full charge condition, which will noticeably reduce the radio operating time between charges! Normal battery operation time is 8 hours.

  • Page 7: Fcc Licensing

    EXTENDED OPERATIONS, Continued practical, communication may be improved by moving away from shielding structures. If you are in a building interior, move closer to a window (preferably one generally in the direction of the System). At 800 MHz, the wave length is very short - sometimes moving a few inches to a few feet can make significant signal strength changes.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Maxon EP-4800 Series EDACS Trunking Portable Radio provides reliable trunked communication in the 800 MHz band. Advanced dual format technology allows the radio to operate within the EDACS Trunked System and the GE-MARC Trunked System. The radio will also operate in a Conventional System.

  • Page 9: Radio Call-Outs

    RADIO CALL-OUTS On/Off-Volume Control Antenna Connector Ext. Speaker/Mic Connector LCD Window Backlight Shift/ Clear/Monitor Keypad PTT Button...

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES • Up to 16 Systems selectable with up to 16 Groups per System (EDACS) • Up to 9 Areas x 9 Groups (GE-MARC) • System scan • System lockout when scanning • Group Scan automatically or manually • First Available System Scan when out of range of Systems •...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Guide - Controls

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - CONTROLS Clockwise rotation provides power (with a On/ Off- Volume mechanical click sound). Continued rotation increases volume level. Counter-clockwise rotation decreases volume. Full counter-clock wise rotation removes power (a click sound will be heard at full detent). The radio can be programmed to beep once after power is applied, indicating it is ready for use.
  • Page 12 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - CONTROLS, Continued System / Group The ! and " buttons are used to select Select Group/Channel numbers. Pressing the radio's Shift/Clear/Monitor button and then the up or down arrows will select the System. These up/ddown arrow buttons are also used in the "...

  • Page 13: Quick Reference Guide - Indicators

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - INDICATORS The EP-4800 radio has a 7-character alphanumeric display that identifies the selected System/Group, operating modes or error conditions. The display uses 12 status indicators, described on the following pages. The LCD backlight can be programmed to turn on anytime the "L"...

  • Page 14: Alert Tones - Standard

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - INDICATORS, Continued SCAN This display appears when Scan is activated. LOCK This display appears when the keypad lock function is enabled. This icon indicates that a trunked Group or Conventional channel is scan enabled. PHONE In EDACS or GE-MARC modes, a display and handset icon will be shown when the radio is placed in the Special Call mode.

  • Page 15: Alert Tones - Trunked Operation

    ALERT TONES - STANDARD, Continued Carrier Control The Carrier Control Timer (CTT) alert is a Timer pulsed tone signal that sounds whenever the PTT button is continuously pressed for a pre- programmed length of time. After nine (9) seconds of signalling, the transmitter shuts down and communication is interrupted.
  • Page 16 ALERT TONES - TRUNKED OPERATION, Continued EDACS - When the PTT is keyed to place a Autokey call on the System, but the PTT is released before getting to the channel (e.g. a queued call), the radio will automatically key on the channel when it gets the assignment.

  • Page 17: Error Messages

    ALERT TONES - TRUNKED OPERATION, Continued Out of Range/System, GE-MARC - Five beeps will sound shortly Continued after the PTT button is keyed if the radio is out of range of the repeater or inoperative. If the "call retry" is active, the radio will try the channel at twenty (20) second intervals for five minutes.

  • Page 18: Scat Operation

    SCAT OPERATION A SCAT (Single Channel Autonomous Trunking) System operates with the same set of features as a standard EDACS system. The only user change relates to the BUSY indicator. Since only one channel, operating as both control and working channel, exists in a SCAT System, the BUSY indicator will be on when the SCAT channel is in the working channel mode.

  • Page 19: Sending A Message

    EDACS - RECEIVING A MESSAGE, Continued GROUP CALL - When the radio receives a Group call, it unsquelches on the assigned channel and lights the BUSY indicator. If programmed on, the Group call received tone (single tone) will sound. The radio can also be programmed to display the Group name originator's ID.

  • Page 20: Squelch Adjustment

    EDACS - SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT In normal operation, the squelch is automatically set by the radio and does not need adjusting. If it becomes necessary to adjust the squelch, use the following procedure: Press and hold the M (Shift/ Clr/ Monitor) button. Use the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the squelch - up arrow opens the squelch;...

  • Page 21: Sending A Manually Entered Call

    EDACS - SENDING A SPECIAL CALL, Continued button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal System/Group display. INTERCONNECT - Once the desired interconnect special number is displayed, press and hold the PTT to initiate the call. The radio will perform the required signaling to obtain a working channel.
  • Page 22 EDACS - INDIVIDUAL CALL, Continued 4. When the signaling is successfully completed, the BUSY indicator will appear, and the call originate tone sounds. Speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT button as soon as you stop talking and wait for a reply. Messages cannot be received when the PTT button is pressed.

  • Page 23: Storing Individual/Interconnect Numbers

    EDACS - INTERCONNECT CALL, Continued 5. When someone answers, press the PTT button and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT button as soon as you stop talking. Messages cannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed. 6. When the call is complete, double click the M (Shift/ Clr/ Monitor) button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal System / Group display.

  • Page 24: Recalling Individual/Interconnect Numbers

    RECALLING INDIVIDUAL/INTERCONNECT NUMBERS NOTE: Use the # key for recalling and placing an individual call; the * key for recalling and placing an interconnect call as follows: 1. Press the # key to recall the individual call list or the * key to recall the interconnect call list.

  • Page 25: Dtmf Overdial

    EDACS - RECALLING NUMBERS, Continued talking. Messages cannot be received when the PTT button is pressed. If the signaling is unsuccessful, the radio will remain in the Special Call mode and sound the appropriate alert tone(s). When the call is complete, double click the M (Shift/ Clr/ Monitor) button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal System/ Group display.

  • Page 26: Add/Delete Scan List Groups

    EDACS - SCAN OPERATION, Continued ADD/DELETE SCAN LIST GROUPS Groups can be added or deleted from the scan list as necessary. Adding Groups: 1. Select the desired Group to be added. If the current Group is already included in the scan list, the left arrow icon will display. 2.

  • Page 27: Ge-Marc Operation

    ~ GE-MARC Operation ~ RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on by rotating the On/Off-Volume control clock- wise from the off (detent) position. After the radio has passed the power-up self test, an optional tone will sound and the current System and Channel will be displayed.

  • Page 28: Sending A Message

    SENDING A MESSAGE 1. Turn the radio on, select and set the desired System and Group as described under previous section, GE-MARC - Receiving A Message. 2. Observe the display - the BUSY should not be present, confirming that no one is transmitting on the selected Group. 3.
  • Page 29 GE-MARC - SENDING A SPECIAL CALL, Continued number or an interconnect number. If programmed, the special call list is capable of displaying an alphanumeric field. The PHONE and handset icon will be displayed while in the Special Call mode. If no special calls are programmed, the radio displays "SPC CAL". 2.

  • Page 30: Sending A Pre-Programmed Special

    GE-MARC - SENDING A SPECIAL CALL, Continued within the next 20 seconds will be ignored. If all available repeaters are busy when the call is attempted, one long beep is heard, and BUSY is displayed. The call will not be retried automatically.

  • Page 31: Sending A Manually Entered Call

    SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INDIVIDUAL CALL INDIVIDUAL CALL 1. Press the SPC (special) key to put the radio into Special Call mode or key 7 to put the radio into Conference Call mode. The radio displays the last accessed special call number from the pre- programmed special call selection.
  • Page 32 MANUALLY ENTERED INDIVIDUAL CALL, Continued "RETRYNG" and try the channel at twenty second intervals for five minutes before returning to the normal System/Group display. 5. When the call is complete, double click the M (Shift/Clr/Monitor) button to exit the Special Call or Conference Call mode(s) and return to the normal System/Group display.

  • Page 33: Storing Individual/Interconnect Numbers

    GE-MARC - MANUALLY ENTERED CALL, Continued If the signaling is unsuccessful, the radio is out of range or inoperative, "NO SERV" will appear on the display, and a sequence of five beeps will be heard at the speaker. Any subsequent attempt to initiate a call within the next 20 seconds will be ignored.

  • Page 34: Recalling Individual/Interconnect Numbers

    GE-MARC - STORING NUMBERS, Continued 4. Enter a digit between 0 and 9 to select a storage location. The storage location will not be displayed, but a tone will sound. There are 10 storage locations for individual numbers and 10 storage locations for interconnect numbers.
  • Page 35 GE-MARC - RECALLING STORED NUMBERS, Continued button to exit the Special Call mode and return to the normal System / Group display. INTERCONNECT CALL - Once the desired individual call number is displayed, press and release the PTT to initiate the call. The display will show "WAIT"...

  • Page 36: Wide Area System Scan

    To Recall and Place: * Key -- 0-9 -- RCL key -- PTT WIDE AREA SYSTEM SCAN The EP-4800 Series EDACS Trunking Portable radio while operating within a GE-MARC System, may be programmed to scan up to 20 channels from other GE-MARC Systems. The radio will scan the...

  • Page 37: Receiving A Message

    GE-MARC - DIRECT MODE OPERATION The following section describes how to operate the radio within a direct mode System (radio-to-radio). RECEIVING A MESSAGE 1. Press the M (Shift/Clr/Monitor) button and then use the up/down arrow buttons to select a direct mode System. The SYS display will identify the current System selected.

  • Page 38: Sending A Manually Entered Interconnect Call

    GE-MARC - DIRECT MODE OPERATION, Continued SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INTERCONNECT CALL 1. Select a channel in your radio System that has telephone inter- connect capability. The radio should be programmed for DTMF operation on this channel. 2. Press and hold the PTT button to key the transmitter. 3.

  • Page 39: Add/Delete Channels

    GE-MARC - SCAN OPERATION, Continued ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Channels can be added or deleted from the scan list as necessary. To add channels to the scan list: 1. Disable scan function as described in previous section. Channels cannot be added to the scan list while scan is enabled. 2.

  • Page 40: Conventional Operation

    ~ Conventional Operations ~ The procedures in the following section describes Conventional Mode operation. Each conventional channel may be programmed with one or more features such as channel guard or telephone interconnect capability. Follow these procedures if operating in a conventional System.

  • Page 41: Squelch Adjustment

    CONVENTIONAL - SENDING A MESSAGE, Continued 3. Hold the radio about 3 inches from your mouth, press the PTT button and speak in a normal tone into the microphone. 4. Release the PTT button when your transmission is complete and listen for a reply.

  • Page 42: Enable/Disable

    MANUALLY ENTERED CALL, Continued 5. When someone answers, press the PTT button and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT button as soon as you stop talking. 6. At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTT button and then enter the * or # key as the telephone interconnect System requires.

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    Maxon products. During this period, if the end user experiences difficulties with a Maxon product, it should be returned to the Authorized Maxon Sales and Service Outlet from which it was purchased. The Authorized Maxon Sales and Service Outlet will return for repair to Maxon America, Inc.
  • Page 44 Maxon America, Inc. Business Radio Division 10828 NW Air World Drive Kansas City, Missouri 64153 Telephone: 816/891-6320 Fax: 816/891-8815 Printed In U.S.A. U.S. P/N: 680-090-0095...

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