Operator’s Manual MM-014716-001 Rev.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE - Jun/08 Initial Release. A Sep/08 Added quick buttons, error messages, keypad lock/unlock, client mode, new CH721 key maps, updated keypad commands, updated status call and status alert messages. B Mar/09 Updated Table 8-2 and updated CH721 graphic to remove M/A-COM. C Sep/09 Added new antennas to Table 2-1, added VHF MPE distances, added “Enable/Disable Volume Side Tone,” updated to Harris format.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION .................................................................................................... 9 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION ................................................................................... 10 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS .............................. 10 2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations .......
MM-014716-001, Rev. E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 4 7.14.2 Quick Buttons (System Model Only) ............................................................................ 33 7.14.3 Keypad Lock/Unlock ..................................................................................................... 34 7.14.4 Password Entry ...............................................................................................
MM-014716-001, Rev. E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7.32 7.33 7.34 7.35 PRESET BUTTONS ................................................................................................................... 49 DYNAMIC REGROUPING ....................................................................................................... 49 GPS COORDINATES ................................................................................................................ 50 SCENE-OF-INCIDENT MODE ..............................
MM-014716-001, Rev. E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.9.7 Pre-Programmed Keypad Key ....................................................................................... 73 GROUP SCAN OPERATION .................................................................................................... 73 9.10.1 Add Groups to a Scan List ............................................................................................. 74 9.10.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 10.9 TURN SCAN ON ....................................................................................................................... 90 10.10 TURN SCAN OFF ...................................................................................................................... 90 10.11 SQUELCH ADJUST .................................................................................................................. 91 10.11.1 Menu Selection .....................
MM-014716-001, Rev. E TABLE OF CONTENTS Page FIGURES Figure 7-1: System Model ....................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 7-2: Scan Model ........................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 7-3: Typical Display.....................................................................................................................
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your Harris Corporation M7300 mobile two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use.
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MM-014716-001, Rev. E For a list of approved accessories refer to the product manuals, the Products and Services Catalog, or contact Harris Corporation at 1-800-368-3277. 2.2.4 Contact Information For additional information on exposure requirements or other information, contact Harris Corporation at 1-800-528-7711 or at www.pspc.harris.com.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 3 OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS WARNING • The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmitters. A list of several possible hazards is given: Explosive Atmospheres – Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a mobile radio. Be sure to turn the radio off while fueling a vehicle.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 4 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, regional, or national government. In the United States, the M7300 mobile radio 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.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The M7300 mobile is a state-of-the-art radio designed to meet the critical demands of its users. The M7300 mobile supports multiple operating modes, including OpenSky® digital trunked operation (700/800 MHz radios only), Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS®) or ProVoiceTM trunked modes, P25 digital trunked mode, P25 digital conventional mode, and conventional analog mode.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E • 5.2 An optional intercom function is available between control units. Audio is broadcast to ALL connected control heads. INTERCOM OPERATION The intercom option, a licensed option, allows the M7300 radio to pass audio locally between control heads and not over the network. It gives users at multiple control heads connected to the same radio the ability communicate with each other without transmitting over-the-air.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 6 6.1 CHANGE OPERATING MODE (700/800 MHZ RADIOS ONLY) CHANGE FROM OTP MODE To change from OTP operating mode to P25, EDACS, or Conventional: 1. Use , CLEAR/CLR, or OPTION/OPT to cycle through the menu until the “App Mode” appears in the bottom line of the display. to choose an available mode. Press MENU and confirm (Y/N) with 2. Use MENU again. and press 3. Press the MENU button to confirm.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7 7.1 OPENSKY OPERATION (700/800 MHZ RADIOS ONLY) CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The front panel of the control head includes a dot matrix display, controls for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre-set buttons, a Power On-Off/Volume Control knob, and a microphone connector. In addition, the system model control head features a DTMF keypad (Figure 7-1). Table 7-1 lists all default front panel controls and their functions.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Table 7-1: Front Panel Default Controls and Functions PART FUNCTION Power OnOff/Volume Control Knob Turn knob clockwise to power on the radio and increase volume. Mic Connection Connection for hand-held, hands-free, speaker-mic, or headset. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and power off the radio.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.2 POWER UP AND VOLUME CONTROL 7.2.1 Power Up 1. Rotate the Power On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to power on the radio. The display illuminates when the radio powers up. 2. Wait for the power-up sequence to complete, which takes approximately ten (10) seconds. During this time, if enabled for auto registration, the radio is provisioned with a customized user personality designed for the user’s specific needs by the OpenSky network administrator.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E The User ID may be remembered from the previous log-in. (Refer to Section 7.5 for further details regarding log-off commands.) The password is established before the radio is put into operation. Contact the local OpenSky network administrator for more information. If necessary, contact radio system administration personnel for log-in assistance and/or radio-specific log-in instructions. NOTE 7.5 LOG OFF THE NETWORK The *0## command de-registers the radio.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Figure 7-3: Typical Display 7.8 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions (see Table 7-2). The location of icons on the display may vary depending on configuration. Table 7-2: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates data registration. Volume bars – indicates relative volume level. 7.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MESSAGE DESCRIPTION UNAUTH5 Unsupported authentication. If condition persists in strong signal conditions, contact your system administrator. MDISBSY The MDIS is busy. If condition persists in strong signal conditions, contact your system administrator. DUP IP Duplicate IP. BADIKEY Invalid infrastructure public key sequence number (IPKSN). BADEKEY Invalid end-system public key sequence number (EPKSN). UNK MES Unknown mobile end system (MES).
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.11 MESSAGE DESCRIPTION NOSUPRT The MES cannot support the required provision. If condition persists in strong signal conditions, contact your system administrator. NOAUTHV VNIC does not support or failed mutual authentication. If condition persists in strong signal conditions, contact your system administrator. P L S L OG IN If enabled and authorized for encryption (P7200 only), the radio requires the user to enter a User ID and password. Login with keypad.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 TG a TG d TG a TG b TG e TG d TG c TG f TG g TG x TG h TG y TG i TG z TG = Talk Group Figure 7-4: Personality Structure Example If Global Profile is enabled by the system administrator, the number of available talk groups to scan doubles. NOTE 7.11.2 Talk Groups A talk group represents a set of users that regularly need to communicate with one another. There can be any number of authorized users assigned to a talk group.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.12 ALERT TONES The M7300 radio also provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 7-3).
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.13 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Table 7-4 illustrates the basic M7300 OpenSky menu structure. Menu items vary depending upon system programming, radio hardware, and optional configurations. All menus except the dwell display menu can be turned off by network administration personnel.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MENU NAME Selected Channel RADIO DISPLAYS (TOP AND BOTTOM LINES) See Previous Page “ChannelMenu” USAGE NOTES Displays the current channel. Press MENU to return to dwell display. , CLR, or OPT Scan Mode Use to select scan mode (Normal, No Scan, or Fixed). Press MENU to return to dwell display. “ScnModeMenu” , CLR, or OPT Talk group Lock Out to choose a talk group for locking/unlocking. Press MENU Use to toggle “<” on (locked out) and off.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.14 KEYPAD 7.14.1 Keypad Commands (System Model Control Head) To perform a command from the keypad, press the * key followed by one of the pre-set function keys as follows: Table 7-5: Keypad Function Commands KEYPAD COMMAND FUNCTION *0 Log off command: *0## (logs the user off the system). See page 25 for additional information. *1 Login command: *1 # ## (required for encryption). See page 24 for additional information.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E QUICK KEYS FUNCTION Lights/Tones On/Off. 4# This turns the TX/RX LEDs and Side Tones On/Off. If the radio is in Stealth mode, this quick button is disabled since the user is not able to turn on the light or tones in stealth mode. 7.14.3 Keypad Lock/Unlock To lock or unlock the keypad: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. While the MENU button is pressed, within one second press the OPTION button. 3. A brief message is displayed on the 2nd line of the display (Kypd Lck, Kypd Unlck). 7.14.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.16 CHECK OR CHANGE THE SELECTED TALK GROUP Each profile stored in the radio can have up to sixteen (16) talk groups. One talk group within the currently active profile is set as the “selected talk group.” For the radio user, the selected talk group is typically the focus of most voice transmissions and receptions. There are two ways to change the selected talk group: First Method: 1. Scroll through the menu until “TalkGrpMenu” appears on the bottom line of the display.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.19.1 Enable Stealth Mode 1. Scroll through the menu until “StealthMenu” appears. 2. To immediately turn Stealth Mode on, press (+) or (-) with . Or Press 2# on the System Model control head. 7.19.2 Disable Stealth Mode To turn Stealth Mode off, press 2# or the MENU button on the radio’s front panel. 7.20 ADJUST SIDE TONE AUDIO LEVEL The radio sounds confirming tones called “side tones” when its buttons are pressed.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.22.1 Receive a Voice Call NOTE The Alias/User ID/Talk Group name is only displayed if that dwell display option is selected using the MENU button. For example, if the user sets the dwell display option to profile, the profile continues to be displayed when a call is received. No action is required to receive a voice call. The display responds to incoming voice calls as follows: • When the dwell display is set to received talk group and the scan mode is Normal or Fixed: a.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 2. Use to increase or decrease. 3. Press the MENU button or wait a few seconds to return to the Dwell Display. 7.24 INTERCOM MODE The optional intercom mode gives users at multiple control heads connected to the same radio the ability to communicate with each other without transmitting over-the-air. Turn intercom mode on and off using the “INTERCOM” menu as follows: 1. Scroll through the available menu items until “INTERCOM” appears in the display. 2.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E P1 and P2 talk groups cannot be locked out. NOTE The default emergency and emergency-capable talk groups can be locked out if they are NOT in an emergency state. If a talk group is locked out and is subsequently changed to the currently selected talk group, it is automatically unlocked by the radio so the user can hear calls on the talk group. The radio may be configured so all talk groups are automatically locked out by default.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Table 7-7: Scan Modes SCAN MODE EXPLANATION Eliminates distractions. No Scan Full communications (transmit and receive) on selected talk group. No calls received from other talk groups. The user can scan all talk groups in the active profile that are not locked out as long as there is demand on the site. Priority (P1 and P2) groups are user selectable. Normal (Default) Receive calls from more than one talk group, if available from the current site.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.27 MAKE SELECTIVE CALLS Selective calling is a feature that allows two radio units to obtain and utilize an independent voice path for a private call. Radios can be configured to both initiate and receive selective calls or to only receive selective calls. In the OpenSky system, a source radio can be configured to initiate selective calls through a preprogrammed list in memory.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 5. Press and release the PTT button to initiate the selective call request. When the called party accepts the call, press the PTT again and begin speaking. 7.27.2 Speed Dial a Selective Call NOTE Speed dial numbers are defined and provisioned by the OpenSky network administrator and cannot be manually entered into the radio by the user. Contact the administrator if changes to the speed dial list are required. 1.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.28.1 Send Selective Alert Messages The destination radio’s User ID can be selected via the menu or via the keypad on the system model control head. Menu Button Method: 1. Scroll through the menu until “AlertDest” (Alert Destination) appears in the bottom line of the display. The current speed dial number scrolls on the top line. 2. Use to change to a different speed-dial number. 3. When the desired speed-dial number appears, press the MENU button to activate the selection. 4.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E STATUS MESSAGE Not Reg Partial Unauth Alrt Unknown Msg Unreachable DEFINITION Destination is not registered. Not all destination ESN instances reachable. Unauthorized service function; initiator is not authorized to send the selected service message. Unknown status received from VNIC. Alert destination cannot be reached. 7.28.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 4. Wait a few seconds and then press and release the mic’s PTT button to initiate the call. An initial ring tone plays indicating call initiation. Once the gateway picks up the call, another ring tone sounds. 5. When the caller answers, press the PTT button when speaking and release it to listen to the caller. 6. To hang-up, press the # button or (-) using . 7.29.2 Receive an Interconnect Call When receiving an Interconnect Call, a ring sounds in the speaker and/or headset.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E At the declaring radio, the Emergency button flashes red if the radio is not in stealth mode. The administrator can configure the radio to automatically transmit upon successful emergency declaration, at which point the MENU button flashes red. However, the MENU button flashing red is not a requirement for successful emergency declaration.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 7.30.4 Receive an Emergency Call Upon receiving an emergency call declared by another radio: • An emergency tone sounds in the radio’s speaker/headset (three short high-pitched beeps). • “EMERGENCY” flashes in the display if the radio is not in stealth mode. When receiving voice in an active emergency, the flashing “EMERGENCY” is inhibited so that the alias of the sender can be seen.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E The emergency dismiss timer is cleared when the emergency is cleared. NOTE 7.31 ENCRYPTION In the OpenSky network, both data and voice use a 128-bit or 256-bit key encryption standard published by the Federal Information Processing Service (FIPS), called Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). AES is approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce for encryption of classified materials.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Do not set a talk group for manual encryption if it has been set for encryption by the network administration personnel. CAUTION Perform the following to transmit or receive manually encrypted calls: 1. Press *32 on the keypad. 2. Enter the key (1 – 16 digits for 128 bit encryption; 17 – 32 digits for 256 bit encryption). 3. Press the # key. 4. To end manual encryption, press *33#.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E In response, affected radios automatically re-register to receive their edited personalities. During reregistration, subscriber equipment defaults to the emergency profile selected by the administrator. 7.34 GPS COORDINATES The radio’s current latitude and longitude coordinates may be displayed using the “GPS” menu. The following procedure assumes a GPS antenna is connected to the radio and it is receiving adequate signals from GPS satellites: 1.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 5. Press MENU to confirm channel and enter SOI mode. Use the Client Mode menu to return to normal operation (Network Mode). The personality and profile in use at the time the radio entered SOI mode is restored. Enter SOI Mode (System Model Only): 1. Press *4#. 2. The radio prompts for the channel. Enter the channel number and press # to confirm channel. 3. The radio prompts for the band. Enter the number assigned for the desired frequency band and press # to confirm. 4.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8 8.1 P25/EDACS/CONVENTIONAL COMMON OPERATION TURN THE RADIO ON Rotate the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise, out of detent to turn the radio on. A short beep (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready for operation. The display indicates, if programmed, the last selected system name on line 1 and the last selected group or channel name on line 2. 8.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Table 8-1: Front Panel Default Controls and Functions PART FUNCTION Power OnOff/Volume Control knob Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and power off the radio. Mic Connection Connection for hand-held, hands-free, speaker-mic, or headset. Turn knob clockwise to power on the radio and increase volume. The Emergency button declares an emergency if enabled through programming.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E PART FUNCTION PHN Used to place telephone calls through the radio by selecting the interconnect special call function. DIS Used to adjust the current display intensity and the keypad backlight level. IND Used to call an individual or make an all-call by selecting the individual call function. 8.2.1 Primary Functions (Quick Access) The secondary function of the SCAN button is to toggle the keypad buttons between their primary function and their secondary function.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E YYY = ZZZ Line 1 shows the currently selected item name (XXXXXXXX) from the list. Line 2 indicates the list (YYY) that the selection is to be made from and the number of the selected item (ZZZ) within the list. (In some cases the information on lines 1 and 2 are exchanged.) Enter the system selection mode by pressing the SYS key.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8.5 FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY Feature Encryption Display is available through the menu function and, if programmed, appears in the menu as “FEATURES.” This data indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as information required to add features to the radio. Once the feature has been accessed, all normal menu functions work. The user can scroll up or down through all of the entries.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Number Fields Example: These number fields show the set limits of the of the user's radio as: • SG# XXX - Maximum number of system/groups combination available • SY# XXX - Maximum trunked system limit • CH# XXX - Maximum number of conventional channels available The user needs to know the limits of his radio before attempting to enable other features. The numbers shown here are for example only. 8.5.3 Features Enabled These numbers indicate which features are enabled.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E FEATURE NUMBER 8.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8.6.2 Group and Channel Selection Several methods, some of which depend on programming, can be used to select a new group or channel. These procedures assume starting from the normal receive display. 8.7 METHOD 1: If group selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, select a group by turning the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired group. The display registers the new group name on line 2.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8.8.2 Clear Modes In Clear Mode, the radio transmits and receives only clear (analog) voice signals. These analog signals are non-digitized and non-encrypted. Clear Mode transmissions can easily be monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive unencrypted digital or private messages. 8.8.3 ProVoice Digital Mode ProVoice digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8.8.4 ProVoice Private Mode ProVoice private mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed. If the radio was pre-programmed for auto-select, the radio transmits in the following modes; • If Private mode is enabled, transmissions are always in private mode.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8.8.5 Private Operation 8.8.5.1 Receiving an Encrypted Call When receiving, the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation. If the transmission being received is an encrypted transmission, it is decrypted, the receiver unsquelches and the message is heard in the speaker. The selected group or channel must be programmed for private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio for this to occur. 8.8.5.2 Transmit an Encrypted Call 1.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 8.8.6.3 G-STAR When G-STAR is programmed on a private channel, the radio transmits G-STAR in clear mode and then switches to private for the voice portion of the call. If G-STAR is sent with Channel Guard, then both are sent in clear mode and the radio switches to private mode. Emergency G-STAR data burst is transmitted in clear mode. 8.9 MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single "macro" keystroke.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 9 9.1 EDACS AND P25 TRUNKED OPERATION RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. Figure 9-1: Typical Display Table 9-1: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates the EDACS system is in Failsoft™ mode (if enabled through programming). Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 9.2 MESSAGES During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line 1 or line 2. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows: Table 9-2: Display Messages MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION QUEUED Call Queued Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MESSAGE NAME WHC=1 Who Has Called This display indicates the number from the Who Has Called list. Individual calls received but not responded to are stored in a Who Has Called list. This list is accessible by pressing the # key and then the INDV key after the Individual call has timed out or the Clear button is pressed. This display is on line 2 and the LID of the caller is displayed on the top line. Currently the list is not implemented and the display is always WHC=1.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MESSAGE NAME The bank of keys that are going to be loaded when the keyloader loads encryption keys. This is only valid for radios that support VGS, VGE, or DES encryption. It is displayed on line 2 of the display when the encryption keyloader is connected. BANK=1-8 REGR_0x DESCRIPTION Dynamic Regroup Indicates which group in the dynamic regroup operation has been enabled, where “x” is a digit of 1 to 8.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E NAME Page (P25 T Only) Out of Range 9.4 TONE Three high-pitched tones. One low pitched tone. DESCRIPTION In P25 trunked mode, if the receiving radio accepts a page, both the receiving and transmitting radios emit three high-pitched tones. Indicates the radio is in Wide Area Scan. The radio periodically beeps when in Wide Area Scan. MENU The menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Table 9-4: Menu Item Information FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER SETTINGS COMMENT Contrast Adjust Menu Item: CONTRAST Once selected: CNTRST= 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Selects the Contrast level. Radio Revision Information Menu item: REVISION Informational displays only (see radio); no user selectable settings. Selects the information display to view.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E FEATURE COMMENT System select Menu item: SYS SEL Once selected: SYS = n 1-64 = (n)umber of desired system Displays the system selected. External alarm #2 Menu item: EXTALRM2 ON, OFF Toggles external alarm #2 feature ON or OFF.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 9.6 SEND A CALL 1. Turn the radio on and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired system and group. 2. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio displays the system and group names and performs the necessary signaling required to obtain a communication channel. 3. When the working channel is assigned, TX and BSY indicators are turned ON and a short beep is sounded indicating communication can begin.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 1. Press and hold the red emergency button for approximately one second. (This time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter. Check with the system administrator.) The radio transmits an emergency call request with the radio ID until an emergency channel assignment is received. 2. When the working channel assignment is received, the radio sounds a single beep (Autokey alert tone) indicating it is ready for voice transmission.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E priority system control channel is found, or meets the predefined ProScan criteria, the radio automatically switches to the priority system. 9.9.4 When Wide Area System Scan Is Enabled If the radio cannot find the control channel of the selected system and begins Wide Area System Scan (WA Scan), the radio only scans for the priority system control channel if the priority system is in the WA Scan list. 9.9.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 9.10.1 Add Groups to a Scan List 1. With scan operation turned off, select the desired group to add to the selected Trunked system group scan list. to display the current priority status of the group on line 1 for a time-out 2. Press (+) or (-) with period. 3. While the status is displayed, press (+) with 4. Press (+) with to add the group to the scan list. a second time to set the group to Priority 2. is displayed. is displayed. a third time to set the group to Priority 1.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E • Pressing up with when scan is on causes the radio to recall the scanned group that was last received. This group is recalled for a period equal to the scan hang time. 9.10.5 Priority Group Scanning When scan is enabled and the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups have been identified, the radio listens to calls on those groups and the selected group.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E To access the list, press the IND key twice. Use display the time elapsed since the call was received. to scroll through the list. Press the MENU key to 9.11.2 Call Storage Lists There are two lists available for call storage in the radio, the calls received list (1-10) and the personality list (1-99 as defined by the user). When the individual call mode is entered by pressing IND, the calls received list is available.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E apply. While in the individual call list, the menu key toggles the display between the call name and the unit ID number. If the individual is not stored in this list but the individual’s unit ID is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad. 2. Press the PTT button; the radio performs the necessary signaling to obtain a communication channel. When the signaling is complete and the radio is clear to transmit, TX indicator turns ON and the channel access tone sounds.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E NOTE The M7300 Series mobile radio is capable of half-duplex conversation only. The caller’s message can only be sent if the PTT button is pressed (the radio is transmitting) and the caller can only be heard by the person being called when the PTT is released (the radio is receiving). 9.13.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 3. Enter the desired number. If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0-9, (*), or (#) until an underscore appears in the display. The individual call list entries accept up to 5 digits. The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses. 4. Press and hold MENU until the display changes indicating that the number has been stored. 5. Repeat the steps above if the number stored in an entry location needs to be changed. 9.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 9.14.3 DATA ON Operation The data state is enabled by one of the following (depending on how it was disabled). “DATA ON” is displayed top line of display for 2 seconds then the display returns to normal. • Replacing the microphone into the hookswitch (going on-hook). Only valid if the “DATA OFF” operation was entered by removing the microphone from the hookswitch (going off-hook). • Clearing an emergency, but valid only if an emergency caused “DATA OFF” operation. 9.14.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 9.15 • The CLR (System Model) or CLEAR (Scan Model) button is pressed. • Transmitting a data call. • Changing a system. • An emergency is declared. • Pressing the PTT while in Public Address mode. • Turning scan ON with the SCAN button. STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION Status and message operation is possible with either the Scan or System version of the M7300 Series mobile radio unit. The following procedure is applicable for the System version.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E If an incorrect message text was selected or the incorrect number button was pressed, the message text can be changed during the pre-programmed time-out period by pressing another number button. The message text selection can also be cancelled by pressing the CLR button prior to the time-out period. To view the currently selected message text after it has been transmitted, press the MSG button and then the CLR button prior to the time-out period.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 10.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display. Figure 10-1: Typical Display Table 10-1: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 2 in scan list.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MESSAGE NAME UNKNOWN Caller's ID Not Received Indicates that an individual call is being received, but the caller's ID was not received. T99 ON Type 99 Decode ON Indicates the Type 99 Decode feature is enabled. T99 OFF Type 99 Decode OFF Indicates the Type 99 Decode feature is disabled. PA ON Public Address ON Indicates that the public address function of the radio is enabled.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MESSAGE DESCRIPTION KEY=1-7 Displayed on line 2 of the display in the display key mode of the menu for conventional systems when the “SYS KEY” or “CHN KEY” is displayed in line 1 and for trunked systems when the “SYS KEY” or “GRP KEY” is displayed in line 1. PRIMARY Displayed on line 1 of the display when the primary keys are enabled. PRS NAME 10.3 NAME Personality Name Displayed on line 1 of the display under the revision selection of the menu.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press the ramp control until the display shows: MENU CONTRAST 3. Press MENU. The contrast menu item is activated and the display is similar to the following: CNTRST = X YYYYYYYY Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX). Line 2 shows the currently selected system or group name (YYYYYYYY). 4.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E FEATURE Front Panel Squelch Adjust Scan Scan Add Scan Delete Scan Add/Delete Last Scanned Channel Recall Home channel selection System select PARAMETER SETTINGS DISPLAY Menu item: SQUELCH Once selected: SQLCH=xx Menu item: SCAN Menu item: SCAN ADD Once selected: Proper scan icon displayed. Menu item: SCAN DEL Once selected: Scan icon goes out.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 10.5 RECEIVE A CALL 1. Turn the radio on by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detent). A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. 2. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 3. Select the desired conventional system and channel. The display indicates the current conventional system and channel names. 4. The radio is now ready to receive calls. 5.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E The emergency state can be cleared by turning the radio OFF and then back ON. 10.7.1 Use 5-Tone Signaling to Declare an Emergency If 5-Tone signaling is defined for emergency declaration in place of G-STAR emergency signaling, a preprogrammed tone sequence is transmitted instead of the G-STAR sequence. This emergency declaration functions as the G-STAR emergency in all other respects. 10.7.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 3. While current scan status is displayed, press (+) to add the channel to the scan list. This sets the selected channel for non-priority scanning. 4. Press (+) again to set the channel for Priority 2 (P2) scanning and is displayed. is displayed. is displayed on line 1. If the 5.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 10.11 SQUELCH ADJUST In the conventional mode of operation, the squelch can be re-adjusted in the MENU selection mode or from a front panel key on the keypad that has been pre-programmed. A default value of 9, or any user level between 1 and 16, can be selected using programming software. The user can change this setting either of two ways from the front panel keys.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E Type 99 decode continues to be active while the radio's CLR button is pressed. This allows the user to monitor calls and still be alerted when a call is directed to the user. While the user continues to press CLR, the user hears both calls and all Type 99 tone signals. If CLR is pressed for longer than two (2) seconds, Type 99 decode is either disabled or re-enabled depending upon its present state.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 11 P25 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 11.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display. Figure 11-1: Typical Display Table 11-1: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 2 in scan list.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 11.2 MESSAGES During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line 1 or line 2. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows: Table 11-2: Display Messages MESSAGE NAME TALKARND Talk-around Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talk-around mode (no repeater).
MM-014716-001, Rev. E MESSAGE *PHONE* NAME Phone Call NO ENTRY DESCRIPTION Displayed when an initiated phone call is in progress. This is displayed on line 2 of the display. Indicates that there is no data stored in one of the programmable items in either the phone list or individual call list. The user programmable items are items 1 through 10 in each list. INV SYS Invalid System Displayed when the current system is an invalid type. CHN=1-99 Channel = 1 - 99 Displayed on line 1 of the display.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 11.3 ALERT TONES The M7300 series mobile radio also provides audible alert tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming. Table 11-3: M7300 EDACS Mode Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate A short mid-pitched tone. Carrier Control Timer Five short high-pitched warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone. Key Press Alert A short tone. 11.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E CNTRST = X YYYYYYYY Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX). Line 2 shows the currently selected system or group name (YYYYYYYY). 4. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using the ramp control to scroll through the list of parameter values. Once the desired setting is reached, press MENU to store the value and return to the normal display.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E FEATURE Scan Delete Scan Add/Delete Last Scanned Channel Recall Home channel selection System select DISPLAY Menu item: SCAN DEL Once selected: Scan icon goes out. Menu item: SCAN A/D When selected: Toggles through scan selections Menu Item: SCAN ADD Press twice when actively receiving; three times when not receiving. Scan icon displayed. Menu item: HOME Once selected: Home group or channel displayed. Menu item: SYS SEL Once selected: SYS = n COMMENT Deletes channel from scan list.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 4. When a grant tone is received (if enabled through programming), speak into the microphone. 5. Release PTT and wait for response. 11.5.2 Receive a Group Call The radio unmutes according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality (monitor, normal, selective). 1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired channel is in the scan list. 2.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 3. To send a voice message, press the PTT and speak into the microphone. 4. To clear an emergency from the transmitting radio, perform one of the following steps: a. Change systems. b. Change channels (if not prohibited by programming). c. Cycle power by turning radio off and then back on. d. Press the Clear and Emergency buttons simultaneously, providing the Clear Emergency option is enabled in the Supervisory Options in the personality. 11.7.2 Receive an Emergency Group Call 1.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING If the radio is not operating properly, check Table 12-1 for likely causes. For additional assistance, contact a qualified service technician. Table 12-1: Basic Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Radio will not turn on. No power. Test the connection to the vehicle power supply. Radio will not turn off. If in multiple control head configuration, one of the attached control heads is still powered up. Power off all control heads.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 13 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance and repair provide technical support via a toll-free (in North America) telephone number. Support is also available through mail, fax and e-mail.
MM-014716-001, Rev. E 14 KEYPAD REMAPPING If the keys have been remapped to provide new functions, fill in the following template for future reference.
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