User's Manual

M7X and M7R Page 1-4 Overview
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Radio Operation
The radio can be operated in the following ways:
 Locally using the front panel controls and indicators
 Locally using an extended control head
 Remotely using an M7 series controller
 Remotely using compatible control equipment.
Local Operation
Local operation of the M7 is effected from a front panel mounted Control Head (Fig 1-3).
The control head contains a high visibility electroluminescent display, tactile soft keys and a numeric
keypad. A complete operator audio interface incorporating loudspeaker, headset and microphone
facilities is included, along with a USB device interface.
Fig 1-3 M7 Control Head
Local Operation Using an Extended Control Head
The control head is self-contained and connects to the radio via a single E1 link. If required, the control
head can be removed from the radio’s front panel and located up to 10 metres away (see Fig 1-4).
Fig 1-4 Extended Control Head
M7 Radio
Control Head
Maximum distance = 10 metres
E1 link carrying data and power for the control head
Control Head
removed
Radio
Config
FP 1
WP 1
RADIO A
123
456
789
.
0
_
Tx Rx INT
_
ABC DEF
JKL MNOGHI
TUV WXYZPQRS
Blank panel
replaces
Control Head