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LBI-38862A Operators Manual MONOGRAM SERIES MOBILE RADIO ? TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS OF MOBILE RADIOS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ALERT TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 POWER UP/DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RECEIVING A CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TO TRANSMIT A MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CHANNEL SCAN OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NON PRIORITY SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PRIORITY SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 LIMITED PRIORITY SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 VACANT CHANNEL SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PRIORITY CHANNEL PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Copyright November 1992, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc. Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturers warranty. NOTICE This manual covers Ericsson and General Electric products manufactured and sold by Ericsson Inc. NOTICE This manual is published by Ericsson Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Ericsson Inc. 2 SAFETY INFORMATION The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmissions. A list of possible hazards are: 1.Explosive Atmospheres Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, be sure to turn the radio off while fueling the vehicles. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk of the vehicle. 2.Interference To Vehicular Electronics Systems Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid braking sys- tems, etc., are typical of the type of electronic devices that may malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency energy present when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of the vehicle and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is transmitting. 3.Dynamite Blasting Caps Dynamite blasting caps may be caused to explode by operating a radio within 500 feet of the blasting caps. Always obey the Turn Off Two Way Radios signs posted where dynamite is being used. When transporting blasting caps in your vehicle: a.Carry the blasting caps in a closed metal box with a soft lining. b.Leave the radio OFF whenever the blasting caps are being put into or removed from the vehicle. 4.Radio Frequency Energy To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency energy, do not operate the transmitter when anyone outside of the vehicle is within two feet of the antenna. 3 5.Liquefied (LP) Gas Powered Vehicles Mobile radio installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas with the LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association standard (NFPA) 58 which requires that: a.Space containing the radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space containing the LP gas container and its fittings. b.Outside filling connections shall be used for the LP gas container. c.The LP gas container shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle. SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS OF MOBILE RADIOS* Read the literature on the safe operation of your unit. Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the microphone on the hookswitch. Place calls only when the vehicle is stopped. When talking from a moving vehicle is unavoidable, drive in the slower lane. Keep conversation brief. If conversation requires taking notes or complex thought, stop the vehicle in a safe place and continue your call. Whenever you use a mobile radio you should exercise caution. * As recommended by the AAA. OPERATING PROCEDURES 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 to eliminate confusion, assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels, and result in a smoothly functioning radio network. 4 When using your two-way radio remember these rules: 1.It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. And, as your radio operates in much the same way as a telephone party line, always listen to make sure that the line is clear and that no one else is on the air before sending messages. If someone is sending an emergency message, such as reporting a fire, or asking for help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR! Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. 2.Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law. 3.It is against the law to send false call letters, or a false distress or emergency message. 4.The FCC requires that you keep conversations brief and confine them to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible. 5.Using your radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of the FCC rules. You may send only those messages that are essential to the operation of your business. 6.It is against the Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything you overhear on your radio. Conversations between others sharing your channel must be regarded as confidential. 7.The FCC also requires that you identify yourself at certain times by means of your call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to your particular type of operation for the proper procedure. 8.No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified electronics technician. 5 INTRODUCTION The Monogram Series Mobile Radio utilizes advanced design techniques using state-of-the-art technology. Microcomputer technology and a Phase Locked-Loop (PLL) synthesizer provide the added flexibility and capability inherent in quality radios. 16 channel capability, CTCSS (Channel Guard) and DCS signaling sys- tems compatibility, as well as a quick scan function, (including dual-level priority scan) are all controlled by the microprocessor. Priority channels on both levels are front panel programmable - and you the operator are in control. You can program your own list of priority channels. An automatic self-check feature is built into the radio. Each time the radio is turned on, the microprocessor executes a self-check of the microprocessor and indicates proper operation by displaying 4000 in the display window and sounding an alert tone. For programming, service and repair needs, see your local Service Repre- sentative. He will be happy to service your radio for you. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES MGAN1AAntenna, 148-470 MHz MGMC5JMobile Microphone MGMC5HDesk Microphone MGLS1FExternal Speaker MGCE3FSpeaker Adapter Cable MGZM7CExternal Speaker with Adapter Cable (includes MGLS1F the receiver continuously scrolls through each channel selected from the scan list. The channels to be scanned are user programmable and may or may not be assigned a priority level, its up to you the user to make this determination. NON PRIORITY SCAN Non-priority operation is initiated by pressing the S button. If the 2 button (Monitor) is lit, scan will be faster because the transceiver is looking only for carrier activity not channels programmed for Channel Guard. When not in the Monitor mode (i.e., 2 button not lit), scanning speed will be slower due to combined search of carrier and channels programmed for Channel Guard. If your scan list is empty, the S button will not light, an alert tone will sound, and scanning will not start. The scanner will stop on the first channel with activity, and when that activity ceases, the dealer programmed SCAN WAIT TIME will go into effect (for reception of any additional transmissions on that channel). At the end of the scan wait time, the transceiver will resume scanning, starting with the next channel on the list. Picking up the microphone (going off-hook) while locked onto an active channel will stop scan and cause the radio to remain locked on that channel for the duration of transmission plus the scan wait time. Picking up the microphone while not locked onto a channel, will stop scan as above, however, the transceiver will stop on the channel being scanned at the time the microphone was taken off-hook, if no priority channel had been programmed. If a priority channel is programmed, the transceiver will revert to Priority Channel #1, even in the Non-Priority scan mode. Returning the microphone to the holder (going on-hook) will cause the scan sequence to resume the pre-programmed scan wait time. If the power is cycled or the channel selector is changed during scan operation, scan must be re-initiated. NOTE 12 1.To enter the non-priority scan mode, press the S button; it will light and the radio will start scanning all valid channels on the scan list. 2.To exit the non-priority scan mode, press the S button, the radio will return to normal operation. PRIORITY SCAN Any of the radios programmed channels may be assigned a priority level. Two levels of priority our available - priority level #1 and priority level #2. When operating in the scan mode, the scanner will stop on the first scan channel with activity. If that channel is not a priority channel, the scanner will continue to monitor both priority channels at each pre-programmed time interval. When the radio detects activity on Priority Channel #2, it selects that channel while continuing to monitor Priority Channel #1. When activity occurs on Priority Channel #1, the scanner will immediately select that channel and remain there until the transmission is completed and the scan wait time has expired. Picking up the microphone (taking it off-hook) will cause the radio to immediately select Priority Channel #1 for operation. Unless a different operating channel is selected, all transmissions will occur on Priority Channel #1. Returning the microphone to its holder (on-hook) will return the radio to the scan mode of operation. Refer to Priority Channel Programming for details. 1.To enter the priority mode, press the S and P buttons while the microphone is on-hook. Each will light to indicate operation in the priority mode. The radio will now monitor the priority channels at time intervals pre-programmed by your dealer. 13 2.To exit the priority scan mode, press the S and P buttons. The radio will return to Priority Chan- nel #1 for normal operation. LIMITED PRIORITY SCAN In Limited Priority Scan, the radio operates in the same manner as in Priority Scan, the radio will monitor Priority Channels 1 and 2 (at the intervals programmed by your dealer) as well as the non-priority channel to which you assigned limited priority scan. 1.To enter the Limited Priority Scan mode, press the P button while the microphone is on-hook. The P button will light and the radio will begin scan- ning Priority Channels 1 and 2 and the channel you assigned limited priority scan. 2.To exit the limited priority scan mode, press the P button. The light will go out and the radio will resume non-priority channel operation. VACANT CHANNEL SCAN Operation in the Vacant Channel Scan mode allows you to search for an idle channel. When this mode is selected, the radio will lock onto the first valid channel with no activity. If that channel goes active during the scan wait time, the radio will resume the search for another inactive channel. The SCAN WAIT TIME (time radio remains on the channel after carrier drops) will remain in effect, however the SCAN DELAY TIME (time required for radio to detect proper frequency and Channel Guard tone) is turned off. 1.To enter the Vacant Channel Scan Mode, press the S button. The S light will blink, indicating vacant channel scan is in progress. When a channel is identified, the S light will go out and the idle channel number displayed. 14 2.To exit the Vacant Channel Scan Mode, press the PTT bar. The TX LED will light. TRANSMIT TIME OUT TIMER The Transmit Time Out Timer is a dealer programmable option that disables the radio transmitter if a single transmission (PTT pressed continu- ously) exceeds a preprogrammed time. When this occurs, the radio reverts to the receive mode, even if the PTT bar is still pressed. Following the time out period, an alert tone is sounded until the PTT bar is released and the TX LED goes out. In this way, the Transmit Time Out Timer minimizes channel abuse. A transmission can be initiated immediately after releasing the PTT bar by simply pressing the PTT bar again. If the PTT bar is released prior to exceeding the time out period, the radio operates normally (reverts to the receive mode with no alert tone. The time out period can be set for any period from 10 seconds to 16.5 minutes in 10 second increments. BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT The Busy Channel Lockout option prevents inadvertent transmissions on a channel that is already being used. If this option is enabled, pressing the PTT bar while the selected channel is in use will cause all transmit functions, including the TX LED, to be disabled and a WARNING tone sounded. Transmissions will be allowed only on channels that are idle (BUSY LED off). FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING In the Programming Mode, the user can program the scan list and two Priority Channels, if desired. Entry into the Programming Mode is allowed only during the first four seconds when the radio is turned on. 1.To enter the Programming Mode, turn the radio on and press and hold the P Priority button for up to 4 seco