`Operators Manual MM101332V1 R2A P7100IP Series Portable Radios
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION........................................... 3 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS ................................ 7 OPERATING TIPS............................................................................ 9 BATTERY DISPOSAL ...................................................................13 SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL ..........................................................14 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ...................................................
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION The M/A-COM P7100IP portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as WARNING “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave. RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES CAUTION To ensure that exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause the FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded.
• Always transmit using low power (refer to High/Low Power Adjustment section) when possible. In addition to conserving battery charge, low power can reduce RF exposure. • ALWAYS use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded. (Refer to Table 2 – Options and Accessories.) • ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna at least 2 cm (0.
Table 1 - RF Exposure Compliance Testing Distances RADIO FREQUENCY TESTED DISTANCES (worst case scenario) Body Face 800MHz 1.6 cm 2.5 cm VHF (136-174MHz) 1.1 cm 2.5 cm UHF-H (450-512MHz) 1.1 cm 2.5 cm The information in this section provides the information needed to make the user aware of a RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to your particular type of radio operation. Following these rules will help eliminate confusion and will assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels. This will provide a smooth operating radio network.
4. The FCC requires that conversations be brief and confined to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible. 5. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Send only those messages essential for the business operation. 6. It is against Federal Law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio. Conversations between others sharing your channel must be regarded as confidential.
OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains can also reduce the range of the unit. In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the antenna is vertical.
Do NOT hold onto the antenna when transmitting! WARNING Antenna Care and Replacement WARNING WARNING 10 Always keep the antenna at least 0.8 inches (2 cm.) away from the body and 2 inches (5 cm.) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. Do not use the portable radio with a damaged or missing antenna. A minor burn may result if a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin. Replace a damaged antenna immediately.
WARNING Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations. (Refer to Table 2 – Options and Accessories.) Electronic Devices CAUTION RF energy from portable radios may affect some electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc. are shielded from RF energy.
Blasting Areas WARNING Turn two-way radios OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted "turn off two-way radio." Remote control RF devices are used by some construction crews to detonate explosives. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres WARNING Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
BATTERY DISPOSAL IP The P7100 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of Nickel Cadmium batteries into the municipal waste stream. Check with local solid waste officials for recycling options and proper disposal.
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual describes the basic functions and operation of IP the P7100 series portable radios. For further detail about features and operation refer to the appropriate Maintenance Manual or contact the System Administrator. WATER RESISTANCE IP The P7100 series portable radios operate reliably even under adverse conditions. These radios meet MIL-STD810F specifications for driven rain, humidity, and salt fog.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 2 lists options and accessories tested for use with IP the P7100 series portable radios. Items for use with a specific band split are noted. Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories that includes those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure. WARNING CAUTION Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc).
Table 2 – Options and Accessories DESCRIPTION ANTENNAS Antenna (136-151 MHz) Antenna (150-162 MHz) Antenna (162-174 MHz) Antenna, Spring Whip (450-470 MHz) Antenna, Spring Whip (470-512 MHz) Antenna, Quarter Wave (450-512 MHz) Flexible Gain Antenna (800 MHz) Whip Antenna (800 MHz) PART NUMBER KRE 101 1219/1 KRE 101 1219/2 KRE 101 1219/3 KRE 101 1219/12 KRE 101 1219/13 KRE 101 1223/12 KRE 101 1506/1 KRE 101 1223/01 BATTERIES (IMMERSION-RATED) 7.5V Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Battery BKB 191 210/3 7.
DESCRIPTION Speaker Microphone Metal Belt Clip Belt Loop with Swivel (VHF and UHF-H) Leather Belt Loop & Swivel (800 MHz) Leather Case (Belt Loop type) Leather Case with Swivel & Belt Loop (VHF and UHF-H) Nylon Case with Swivel & Belt Loop Nylon T-Strap PART NUMBER KRY 101 1617/83 or KRY 101 1617/183 KRY 101 1647/1 KRY 101 1609/1 19B226627G2 & 19B233243G3 KRY 101 1638/1 KRY 101 1639/1 KRY 101 1648/1 & 19B226627G2 KRY 101 1656/1 17
USER INTERFACE Figure 1 – Top View 18
Figure 2 – Side View 19
Figure 3 – System Model 20
Figure 4 – Scan Model 21
Table 3 – Display Icons Icon Descriptions Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving Flashing – call queued Steady – special call mode (individual or telephone) Steady – during all radio transmissions Steady – transmit at low power If icon is not visible – transmit at high power Steady – battery charge indicator (refer to Figure 5) Flashing – Low battery indicator (refer to Figure 5) Steady – Analog Steady – trunked system in Failsoft mode Steady – group or channel in scan list 22
Steady – priority 2 group or channel Steady – priority 1 group or channel Steady (rotates clockwise) – scan mode enabled If icon is not visible – scan is disabled Steady – transmit in encrypt mode Flashing – receiving an encrypted call Steady – Channel Guard enabled If icon is not visible – Channel Guard is disabled Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as a Project 25 (P25) channel.
Figure 6 – Tri-Color LED TRI-COLOR LED The tri-color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio.
STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation, various radio status messages can be displayed. The messages are described below. MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION QUEUED Call Queued Trunked mode only. Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue. SYS BUSY System Busy Trunked mode only. Indicates the system is busy, no channels are currently available, the queue is full, or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is currently transmitting. Call Denied Trunked mode only.
MESSAGE WA SCAN TALKARND NAME DESCRIPTION Wide Area Scan Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio has entered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new system (if enabled through programming). Talkaround Conventional mode only. Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talkaround mode (no repeater). SYSC ON System Scan Features On Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan features are enabled. SYSC OFF System Scan Features Off Trunked mode only.
NAME DESCRIPTION TXEMER MESSAGE Transmit Emergency Trunked mode only. Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio. This message will be flashing on line two. VOL=31 Volume Level Indicates the current volume level. The volume level display ranges from OFF (silent) to 31 (loudest). WHC UNKNOWN Who Has Called Trunked mode only. Indicates an individual call has been received, but not responded to.
BASIC OPERATION SYSTEM SELECT – METHOD 1 (SYSTEM) 1. 2. Press to access system list. Enter system ID number from keypad. 3. Press to select desired system. SYSTEM SELECT – METHOD 2 Rotate System/Group/Channel knob, or If this knob is not programmed for systems, press the buttons to change systems. GROUP SELECT – METHOD 1 (SYSTEM) 2. to access group list. Press to scroll through the list of groups. 3. Press 1. Press to select desired group. GROUP SELECT – METHOD 2 1.
CHANNEL SELECT Rotate System/Group/Channel knob, or If this knob is not programmed for channels, press the buttons to change channels. MODIFY SCAN LIST (SYSTEM) 1. 2. Press to toggle scan OFF and verify displayed. Select group or channel. 3. Press once to remove group or channel from list. 4. Press once to add as a normal group or channel. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. Press to re-start scanning. 5.
4. 5. once to add as a normal group or channel. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group. Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group. Press to re-start scanning. Press NUISANCE DELETE (SYSTEM MODEL) A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel. 1. Turn Scan ON. 2. When the radio receives a call on the channel, press the . The channel is removed from the scan list until the radio is power cycled. BACKLIGHT ON/OFF 1. 2.
CONTRAST ADJUST 1. 2. to access the menu. Press to scroll Press through menu until “CONTRAST” appears. 3. 4. 5. to select Contrast menu. Press to adjust contrast setting from 1 - 4. Press to select new contrast setting. Press DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1. Press and hold the red Emergency/Home button (the length of time is programmable; check with the system administrator). 2. *TXEMER* will flash in the display, plus and will be displayed.
5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete. LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD button. 1. Press 2. Within 1 second, press the Option button on the side of the radio. HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis. Within EDACS trunking systems, transmit power is adjustable on a per system basis.
Using the Pre-Programmed Option Button: 5. Press the Option button. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top line of the display.
TRANSMITTING A CALL IN TRUNKED MODE GROUP CALL 1. 2. Select desired group. Press Push-To-Talk button. 3. The and icons will appear. INDIVIDUAL CALL (SYSTEM) to access the individual call list. 1. Press 2. The 3. Press to scroll through individual call list or Enter LID from keypad. When the desired ID appears in the display press the Push-To-Talk button. 4. 5. The icon will appear. and icons will appear. PHONE CALL (SYSTEM) 1. Press to access the phone call list. 2. The 3.
RECEIVING A CALL IN TRUNKED MODE GROUP CALLS 1. 2. Select a group or turn scan ON and make sure group is in scan list. The group name or “GR xxxxx” will appear to indicate a call. PHONE CALLS 1. 2. When the call is received, the receive audio sounds and the display reads: *PHONE* Respond by pressing PTT. If you do not respond, radio will continue to ring to indicate an incoming call. INDIVIDUAL CALLS 1. When the call is received, the receive audio sounds and the display reads : ID xxxxx *INDV* 2.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION RECEIVING A CALL 1. 2. Select desired conventional system and channel or turn scan ON and make sure desired channel is in scan list. When the radio receives a call, the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear in the display. SENDING A CALL 1. 2. 3. 36 Select desired system and channel. Ensure the channel is not busy by pressing the Monitor/Clear button momentarily. If audio is heard icon is on, the channel is busy.
OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT If the P7100IP model radio has been immersed in water or if the microphone air path or speaker grill become clogged with water, follow instructions under “Radio Microphone and Radio Speaker” to assure the highest quality transmitted and received messages. RADIO MICROPHONE In the event the P7100IP microphone air path becomes clogged with water, blow two quick successive breaths of air directly into the radio microphone air hole. Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7 – Radio Microphone RADIO SPEAKER To assure the user receives the highest quality receive audio possible after the radio has contacted water or been immersed, it may be necessary to clear excess water from the speaker cavity and grill. The speaker grill has been designed for easy drainage. To facilitate maximum drainage and the highest quality speaker output, shake the radio vigorously with speaker grill face down.
CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack. 2. Lift the battery pack from the bottom. 3. Remove the battery pack from the radio.
ATTACHING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Align the tab on the top of the battery pack with the slot at the top of the battery cavity. 2. Push the battery pack down to attach the battery to the radio. 3. Verify that the battery pack is properly latched to the radio.
BATTERY WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. B.
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 nonM/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.
service must be performed at a M/A-COM factory (for OpenSky® Equipment only), by an Authorized Service Center (ASC) or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment. Service on fixed location equipment more than thirty (30) miles from the Service Center or other approved Servicer’s place of business will include a charge for transportation. D.
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