LZT-1875R1A - MONOGRAM SERIES EDACS TRUNKING PORTABLE · This manual covers Ericsson and General Electric products manufactured and sold by Ericsson Inc. NOTICE! Repairs to this equipment

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Operator’s Manual

Monogram SeriesEDACS®

Trunking Portable

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NOTICE!

This manual covers Ericsson and General Electricproducts manufactured and sold by Ericsson Inc.

NOTICE!Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorizedservice technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs,alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user tothis equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer’swarranty.

NOTICE!The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Ericsson Inc.Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of theUnited States.

Copyright © August 1995, Ericsson Inc.

This manual is published by Ericsson Inc. , without any warranty. Improvements and changesto this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, orimprovements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Ericsson Inc. , at any time andwithout notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part ofthis manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the expresswritten permission of Ericsson Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PageBATTERY CHARGING AND CARE ......................7

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE.............................8EXTENDED OPERATIONS ...............................9FCC LICENSING................................................10TRANSCEIVER SERVICE .................................10

INTRODUCTION ...................................................13FEATURES............................................................15QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE................................16

CONTROLS........................................................16INDICATORS.........................................................18

SYS AND GRP/CHANNEL INDICATORS..........19STATUS INDICATORS ......................................20

ALERT TONES......................................................21STANDARD TONES ..........................................21TONES FOR TRUNKED OPERATION ONLY ...22

ERROR MESSAGES.............................................25KEYPAD LOCK......................................................25KEYPAD MUTE .....................................................26SCAN OPERATION...............................................26EDACS OPERATION ............................................27

RECEIVING A MESSAGE..................................27SENDING A MESSAGE .....................................28SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT .................................29SENDING A SPECIAL CALL..............................30SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INDIVIDUAL

CALL ............................................................32SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED

INTERCONNECT CALL...............................33STORING INDIVIDUAL AND INTERCONNECT

NUMBERS ...................................................35

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (con’t)

PageRECALLING MANUALLY STORED INDIVIDUAL

AND INTERCONNECT NUMBERS.............36DTMF OVERDIAL...............................................38

SCAN OPERATION...............................................39ENABLE/DISABLE SCAN ..................................39ADD/DELETE GROUPS.....................................39WIDE AREA AND PRIORITY SYSTEM

SCANNING (OPTIONAL).............................40PROSOUND™(OPTIONAL)...............................41DYNAMIC REGROUPING (OPTIONAL)............41HOME/EMERGENCY KEY DEFINITION ...........42EMERGENCY OPERATION (OPTIONAL).........42HOME.................................................................43

GE-MARC OPERATION........................................45RECEIVING A MESSAGE..................................45SENDING A MESSAGE .....................................46SENDING A SPECIAL CALL..............................48SENDING A PREPROGRAMMED SPECIAL

CALL IN CONFERENCE CALL ...................50SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED

INDIVIDUAL CALL .......................................51SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED

INTERCONNECT CALL...............................53STORING INDIVIDUAL AND INTERCONNECT

NUMBERS ...................................................56RECALLING MANUALLY STORED INDIVIDUAL

AND INTERCONNECT NUMBERS.............58WIDE AREA SYSTEM SCAN.............................61DIRECT MODE...................................................61SCAN OPERATION............................................64

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (con’t)

PageCONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION ................67

RECEIVING A MESSAGE..................................67SENDING A MESSAGE .....................................68SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT .................................68SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED

INTERCONNECT CALL...............................69SCAN OPERATION............................................70

OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUP ..............................72WARRANTIES.......................................................74EMERGENCY NUMBERS.....................BACK PAGE

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SAFETY INFORMATION

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC),with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13,1985, has adopted a safety standard for the humanexposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagneticenergy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Properoperation of this radio will result in user exposure farbelow the Occupational Safety and Health Act andFederal Communication Commission limits.

DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that theantenna is close to, or touching, exposed parts of thebody -- especially the eyes or face --while the radio istransmitting.

DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electricalblasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere, unless it isa type specifically designed and qualified for such use.

DO NOT operate the radio unless the antennaconnector is secure and any open connectors areproperly terminated.

DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter-equipped radio equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCrules. Operation is subject to the condition that thisdevice does not cause harmful interference.

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BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE

Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire - it mayexplode, causing injury or death.

Do not replace the battery in hazardous atmospherelocations.

Do not carry battery loose in your pocket or purse.

Do not attempt to repair battery.

The product you have purchasedcontains a rechargeable battery. Thebattery is recyclable. At the end of itsuseful life under various state and locallaws it may be illegal to dispose of thisbattery into the municipal waste stream.Check with your local solid waste officialsfor details concerning recycling options or

proper disposal in your area. Call Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY for information and/or procedures forreturning rechargeable batteries in your state.

Your radio comes supplied with one 7.5 volt 1100mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, which can be recharged from500 to 1000 times before requiring replacement. Theactual number of charge / recharge cycles varydepending upon usage. We recommend that the battery

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be charged 14 to 16 hours on the first charge cycle andthen in accordance with the charger model instructionsthereafter.

To remove the battery pack, push up on the batterylatch and slide the battery pack to the right. To replacethe battery, align the battery on the track and slide to theleft until a click is heard, indicating the battery is correctlyinstalled.

If the battery is to be charged on the radio, ensurethat the power switch on the radio is in the off positionbefore charging. Failing to turn the power switch to offduring the charge cycle will result in a less than fullcharge condition, which will noticeably reduce theoperating time between charges!

Normal battery operation time is 8 hours. This mayvary depending upon how much the receiver audio ispresent and how much you transmit. The actual timemay vary from day to day depending upon operationalrequirements.

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE

1. Charge battery to full capacity, 14 hours at thestandard C/10 rate (capacity X .10). For "rapid"chargers, allow additional time (2-3 hours) for"topping off" the charge after it switches from "fast"to "slow".

2. Use the battery soon and use as much of the batterycapacity as possible or practical. A battery that ischarged and discharged completely will maintain the

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longest running time capacity. Also, severalcharge/discharge cycles are recommended to bringa new battery up to its rated capacity.

3. Store and charge the batteries at room temperature65°F to 75°F. Batteries that have been stored forover a month should be recharged before putting intoservice due to chemical self-discharge which occursat a rate of approximately 1% per day. Do not chargecold batteries (40°F or below).

4. Reduced capacity or "memory effect" may resultfrom repeated identical shallow discharge/fullrecharge cycles. If such a condition is suspected, runthe battery until the instrumentation loses all power,then fully recharge and discharge again. Repeat thiscycle 3-4 times.

EXTENDED OPERATIONS

When operating in "Fringe Areas" at some distancefrom the System, the other party may not receive yourtransmission clearly. Also you may notice that thebackground noise will increase on received signals.Moving to higher ground or moving closer to the Systemwill help alleviate these problems. If moving closer to theSystem is not practical, communication may be improvedby moving away from shielding structures. If you are in abuilding interior, move closer to a window (preferably onegenerally in the direction of the System). At 800 MHz thewave length is very short, sometimes moving a fewinches to a few feet can make significant signal strengthchanges. Finding the best location can also be done

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while listening to the background noise while movingabout; attempt to find a spot where the background noiseis reduced to a minimum or eliminated entirely. This maymake the difference from not being heard, to being heardloud and clear when operating in the fringe areas of yourSystem coverage.

The fringe distance will vary greatly from plainsareas, hilly terrain and mountain top sites.

FCC LICENSING

This unit may or may not require a specific FCClicense to operate. The FCC requires all transmitters inthe conventional and some Trunked Systems to belicensed by the Federal Communications Commission.Some Trunked operations now are exempt fromindividual licensing requirements but must be operated ina licensed System.

Consult your dealer regarding specific licensinginformation, or contact the Federal CommunicationsCommission.

For more information regarding the FCC licenseapplication (Form 571), call 717-337-1212 for additionalinformation or contact the FCC District Office nearestyour location.

TRANSCEIVER SERVICE

There are no user serviceable components insidethe radio. Altering the internal components or

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adjustments may result in illegal emissions, including off-frequency operation, or damage to the radio.

Should an UNLOCK condition be shown in the LCDdisplay, or the LCD fail to display information, or all iconsand display segments are shown, turn theON/OFF/VOLUME control OFF then ON to reset themicroprocessor. Ensure that the battery is fully chargedand check that the antenna is securely tightened.

If the unit still fails to operate properly, refer to anAuthorized Service Center for servicing.

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INTRODUCTION

The Monogram Series EDACS Trunking PortableRadio provides reliable trunked communication in the800 MHz band. Advanced Dual Format technologyallows the radio to operate within the EDACS Trunkedsystem and the GE-MARC Trunked system. The radiowill also operate in a Conventional system.

The unit is lightweight and easy to carry. A backlitalpha-numeric display provides clear visibility for night-time operation.

This manual provides instructions for operating ineither of the 3 systems (EDACS, GE-MARC andConventional). A separate section is provided for eachSystem (EDACS, GE-MARC and Conventional), with acomplete set of instructions for operating the radio withinthat system. The DESCRIPTION section which followsand the Battery information at the back of the manual, isapplicable to all users.

This radio allows the operator to switch between anEDACS system, a GE-MARC system and aConventional system. Special attention should begiven to the system selected and the operatingcharacteristics of the radio working within thatsystem.

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FEATURES

• Up to 9 Areas x 9 Groups (GE-MARC)• Combined maximum of 128 System/Groups

(EDACS), 16 standard• System scan• System lockout when scanning• Group Scan automatically or manually• First Available System Scan when out of range of

Systems• 7-character alpha-numeric LCD display with

backlight for System and Group identification andother status information

• Operation in both Trunked and Conventional (non-Trunked) modes

• Repeater talkaround in Conventional and Trunkedmodes

• Standard telephone keypad for placing telephoneinterconnect calls

• Call indicator• User-programmable storage of up to 10 telephone

numbers and up to 10 individual numbers of up to 14digits in length

• Automatic System ringback if System is busy• Transmit inhibit with busy tone• Clear-to-Talk beep tone signal indicates when

speaking can begin

System setup determines the specific operation ofsome of the above features. Refer to the descriptionsin this manual for more information.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

CONTROLS

On/OffVolume

The top, right clockwise rotationapplies power with a mechanicalclick sound, and a full counterclockwise rotation, removes powerwith a click sound. A clockwiserotation makes the volume levelincrease and a counter clockwiserotation decreases the volume level.The radio can be programmed tobeep once after power is applied,indicating it is ready for use.

PTT Button Pressing the PTT button (located onthe side of the radio) will key theradio’s transmitter and perform thenecessary steps to acquire acommunication channel.

Shift/Clear/Monitor

All alternate key functions areaccessed by pressing theShift/Clear/Monitor button and thenpressing the desired function key.

Trunked - Pressing the Shift/Clear/Monitor button twice (double click)will invoke the CLEAR function whichis used to exit the Special Call modeand return to the normal System/Group display.

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Conventional - Pressing and holdingthe Shift/Clear/Monitor button twice(double click) will enableMONITORING the channel foractivity by unsquelching the receiver.All transmissions will be heard, evenif Channel Guard protected.

Backlight The side, uppermost mountedmomentary switch when pressedilluminates the LCD for a pre-programmed time perod.

System/GroupSelect Switch

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The Select buttons < and >switches are used to increment ordecrement the current Group/Channel selection. Pressing theShift button and then the < and> buttons will increment ordecrement the System selection.The Select buttons are also used toincrement or decrement the SpecialCall selection while in the SpecialCall mode.

H The HOME/Emergency key is usedto automatically select a desiredGroup and/or System by pressingand holding the key for aprogrammed duration. The HOME/Emergency key is also used todeclare emergencies by pressingand holding the key for a pre-programmed duration. Emergencymessages may only be issued on

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EDACS systems.

S Pressing the SPC (Special) key willput the radio in the Special Callmode. From the Special Call modethe radio is able to make individualand interconnect calls. The key isactive with trunked systems only.

s The SCAN-Add/Delete key is used toenable the Scan mode and to add ordelete Groups/Channels to the scanlist.

T The STORE key is used to storeindividual call numbers and inter-connect calls. This key is active withtrunked systems only.

MUTE The MUTE key is used tomute/unmute the radio. Mute is alsoa second function as described inLock section

LOCK The LOCK key in combination withthe SHIFT/CLEAR/MONITOR key isused to lock the keypad. All buttonsand keys will be locked except thePTT, H, SHIFT/CLEAR/ MONI-TOR, and the LOCK.

r The r (Recall) key can be usedto recall manually entered individualand interconnect calls in the EDACSand GE-MARC systems.

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INDICATORS

Alpha-numeric display, is a 7 character display thatidentifies the selected System/Group and thoseoperating modes or error conditions. In addition there are12 status indicators that are described on the followingpages.

The LCD backlighting can be programmed to turn onanytime the backlight switch is pressed or anytime abutton or key is pressed. It will remain on for aprogrammable length of time after the button or key isreleased. Backlighting is programmed on a perGroup/Channel basis or it may be programmed toremain off at all times. Each radio that is programmedwith backlighting may also be programmed to remain onor off when the PTT bar is pressed.

SYS AND GRP/CHANNEL INDICATORS

SYS The SYSTEM display indicates thenumber of the current EDACS, GE-MARC, or Conventional systemselected.

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GRP The GRP (Group) display indicatesthe number of the current Group inan EDACS or GE-MARC System.The GRP icon is suppressed whileoperating from a ConventionalSystem, but will show channelnumber.

STATUS INDICATORS

BUSY The Channel Busy flag is on whenthe radio receives a call or when aconventional channel is in use. Theflag is also on when transmitting on atrunked channel.

B The Battery flag is on when thebattery power is low and needscharging.

SCAN The SCAN flag is on when Scan isactivated.

LOCK The LOCK flag is on when thekeypad lock function is active.

V The V flag is used to indicate when atrunked group or conventionalchannel is scan enabled.

PHONE In EDACS or GE-MARC, the PHONEand P status flags will be illuminatedwhen the radio is placed in theSpecial Call mode.

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CALL The CALL icon will be illuminatedwhen the radio receives an individualcall in EDACS or GE-MARC modes.

QQIndicates that the “key press” tonesare heard.

Monitor Indicates that the monitor mode hasbeen enabled in a conventionalsystem.

ALERT TONES

The radio generates a number of alert tones toindicate various events. The following section describesthe alert tones.

STANDARD TONES

Power-UP If programmed, a tone will sound onpower-up after the radio passes theself test.

Low Battery A low pitch tone will sound every 130seconds when the battery is low andneeds charging.

Carrier ControlTimer

The Carrier Control Timer (CCT)alert is a pulsed tone signal thatsounds whenever the PTT button iscontinuously pressed for a pre-programmed length of time. Afternine seconds of pulsing the

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transmitter shuts down andcommunications is interrupted. Tomaintain communications, releaseand re-key the PTT switch. Thisresets the timer and turns thetransmitter back on. The CCT is abuilt-in precaution against in-advertent use of the system.

TONES FOR TRUNKED OPERATION ONLY

Call Originate(EDACS)

If programmed, a short tone issounded whenever the Push-To-Talk(PTT) button is keyed and the radiohas acquired a channel. This toneindicates the user may proceed totalk.

Call Originate(GE-MARC)

If programmed, a three tone alert issounded whenever the Push-To-Talk(PTT) button is keyed and the radiohas acquired a channel. This toneindicates the user may proceed totalk.

Call Received If programmed, a single alert tonesounds when a group call is receivedand a two tone alert (one highfollowed by one low tone) is soundedfor an individual call.

Call Queued(EDACS)

If one short, high pitched tonesounds after the transmitter is keyed,

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this indicates that the system hasplaced the request in a queue. Thistone sounds at both the transmittingunit and the receiving unit(s),indicating to the user on the receivingend that they will receive a callshortly. If the PTT is unkeyed whilein the queue, the radio will autokey(automatically key the PTT) when achannel becomes available. (SeeAutokey below).

Autokey(EDACS)

When the PTT is keyed to place acall on the system, but the PTT isreleased before getting to thechannel (e.g. a queued call), theradio automatically keys on thechannel when it gets the assignment.The radio generates a long beep andholds the transmitter keyed for twoseconds. Pressing the PTT buttonkeeps the channel and sends themessage before this two secondtime-out has expired.

System Busy EDACS - If you key the PTT bar andhear three short, medium pitchedtones, this indicates that thereceiving party is already engaged inanother call or the system is busyand its queue is full. You must rekeylater to access the system.

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GE-MARC - If you key the PTT barand hear a low frequency tone for 1second this indicates all channels arebusy.

Call Denied(EDACS)

A single low pitch beep will soundwhen the PTT switch is keyed andthe request is denied by the system.This happens if the unit is an invaliduser or if the unit is requesting anunavailable service.

Out of Range/System

EDACS - A single pitched tone willsound immediately after the PTTswitch is keyed indicating the radio isout of range of the repeater. Theradio tries to place the call for a shortperiod (3 seconds) after the initialattempt. The radio generates asecond low pitched tone when itgives up trying to place the call. Thesystem is off the air or the radioneeds servicing when the radio iswithin calling rage, and these tonesare heard.

GE-MARC - Five beeps will soundshortly after the PTT switch is keyedwhen the radio is out of range of therepeater or the radio is inoperative.If the “Call Retry” is active, the radiowill try the channel at twenty secondintervals for five minutes.

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ERROR MESSAGES

SYN LOC, if at anytime the Synthesizer is unable toload and lock on the channel property, a SYN LOCmessage will be displayed. If the SYN LOC message isdisplayed on all systems, the radio has failed or has notbeen programmed properly. The radio’s buttons andkeys will still operate with a SYN LOC messagedisplayed.

PRS ERR, message indicates the personality hasnot been programmed into the radio.

KEYPAD LOCK

The keypad can be locked at any time to preventundesired key presses. To lock the keypad when it is inthe unlocked state, press and release the LOCK (shiftedr ) key. All buttons and keys except the PTT, H,SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR and LOCK (shifted r ) willnow be inhibited. If the Emergency function of the Hkey is disabled, the H key will also be inhibited. If thekey is programmed for Emergency or Emergency/Home, then the key is not inhibited and an emergencycan still be declared on the Home System/Group or thecurrent System/Group (however programmed). Tounlock the keypad when it is in the locked state, pressand release the LOCK (Shifted r) key.

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KEYPAD MUTE

The keypad can be muted at anytime. To mute thekeypad when it is in the unmute state, press and releasethe MUTE (shifted T ) key. All buttons will be muted.To unmute the keypad, press and release the MUTE(shifted T ), the keypad is now unmuted.

SCAT OPERATION

A SCAT (Single Channel Autonomous Trunking)System operates with same set of features as a standardEDACS system. The only user change relates to theBSY indicator. Since only one channel, operating as bothcontrol and working channel, exists in a SCAT System,the BSY indicator will be ON when the SCAT channel isin the working channel mode. When the transmission onthe channel is completed, the indicator turns OFF andindicates the return of SCAT control channel signaling.

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EDACS OPERATION

RECEIVING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on by rotating theON/OFF/VOLUME control clockwise fromthe OFF detent position. After the radio haspassed the power-up self test an optionaltone will sound and the current System andGroup will be displayed. If the unit does notpass the test, an error message will bedisplayed (see ERROR MESSAGESsection) or the display will be blank.

2. Press the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button andthen use the SELECT buttons <or >to select an EDACS system. The systemicon will indicate the current Systemselected.

3. Use the SELECT buttons < or > toselect the desired group. The GRP icon willindicate the current Group selected. Theradio is now ready to receive messages.

4. INDIVIDUAL CALL - If an individual call (calldirected only to your radio) is received, theradio unsquelches on the assigned channel.The BUSY flag lights. If programmed on, theindividual call received tones (one highfollowed by one low) will sound and theoriginator’s ID or just “ID” (dependent uponprogramming) is displayed for a short time.

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To answer call, simply press PTT and begin talking ifcaller’s ID is still in display. If caller’s ID is no long indisplay, press the S key to display caller’s ID,then press PTT and begin talking.

GROUP CALL - When the radio receives a groupcall, it unsquelches on the assigned channel andlights the BUSY flag. If programmed on, the groupcall received tone (single tone) will sound. The radiocan also be programmed to display the Group nameoriginators ID.

INTERCONNECT CALL - If an interconnect call(telephone call directed to your radio) is received, theradio unsquelches on the assigned channel and theBUSY flag turns on. If programmed on, theinterconnect call received tones (one high followedby one low) will sound. The PHONE and PP statusflags will be displayed.

The optional call received tones are programmed offby default.

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5. Using the VOLUME knob, adjust the volume asnecessary.

SENDING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System andGroup as described under RECEIVE A MESSAGEsteps 1-3.

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2. Observe the display for the absence of both theBUSY indicator and the NC indicator to ensure thatno one is transmitting on the selected Group andensuring radio is in service area.

3. Press and hold the PTT bar. The radio will performthe necessary signalling required to obtain acommunication channel. If the signalling isunsuccessful, the radio will sound the appropriatealert tone(s).

4. When the channel has been acquired, the red TXLED on top panel and the BUSY status flag in thedisplay is illuminated and if programmed, the CallOriginate tone will sound.

5. Hold the radio about 3 inches from your mouth andspeak as you would normally into the microphone.

6. Release the PTT bar when the transmission iscomplete and listen for any reply.

SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT

In normal operation the squelch is automatically setby the radio and does not need adjusting. If it becomesnecessary to adjust the squelch, the squelch may beadjusted using the following procedure:

1. Press and hold the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button.

2. Use the SELECT < or > buttons to adjustthe squelch. Pressing the SELECT < will open

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the squelch and pressing the SELECT > willclose the squelch.

The radio must be on a Conventional System or anEDACS working Channel (i.e. receiving a voice call)to adjust the squelch. It is recommended to adjustsquelch from a Conventional System.

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SENDING A SPECIAL CALL

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode and provide access to a pre-programmedspecial call alpha-numeric list. Each selection fromthe list is pre-programmed with either an individualnumber or an interconnect number. If programmed,the special call alpha-numeric will be displayed. ThePHONE and PP status flag will also be illuminatedwhile in the Special Call mode.

2. Press the SELECT < or > buttons toincrement or decrement through the special call list.

To display the last seven digits of the individual orinterconnect number currently selected, press andhold the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button and thenpress the S key.

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3. Individual - Once the desired individual special callnumber is displayed, press and hold the PTT to

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initiate the call. The radio performs the necessarysignaling required to obtain a working channel.

Interconnect - Once the desired interconnect specialnumber is displayed, press and release the PTT toinitiate the call. The radio performs the necessarysignaling required to obtain a working channel.

4. Individual - When the signaling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turn on and the Calloriginate tone sounds. Speak directly into themicrophone. Release the PTT bar as soon as youstop talking and wait for a reply.

Interconnect - When the signaling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turns on and the properDTMF tones will be sent and heard at the speaker.When someone answers, press the PTT bar andspeak directly into the microphone. Release thePTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messagescannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed.

If the signaling is unsuccessful, the radio will remainin the Special Call Mode and sound the appropriatealert tone(s).

5. When the Call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode and return to the normal System/Groupdisplay.

The radio is also capable storing and/or recalling upto 10 individual and 10 interconnect numbers in 2

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separate storage locations. These numbers aremanually entered and recalled from the keypad.

SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INDIVIDUALCALL

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode. The display displays the last accessedSpecial Call name/number from the pre-programmedSpecial Call selection. The PHONE and PP statusflags will also be illuminated while in the Special Callmode.

2. Enter the ID number of the radio to be called. Thelast digit entered will always be displayed in the farright hand side of the display. Any previouslyentered digits will scroll left. Only the last sevencharacters will be visible at a time with the leadingcharacter scrolling off the display upon each new keyentry.

To recall the last individual number entered manuallyfrom the key pad, press the r key.

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3. Press and hold the PTT bar to initiate the call. Theradio performs the necessary signaling required toobtain a working channel.

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4. When the signaling is successfully completed theBUSY flag turns on and the Call originate tonesounds. Speak directly into the microphone.Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking andwait for a reply. Messages cannot be received whenthe PTT bar is pressed. If the signaling isunsuccessful, the radio will remain in the Special CallMode and sound the appropriate alert tone(s).

5. When the call in complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode and return to the normal System/Groupdisplay.

SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INTERCONNECTCALL

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode. The radio displays the last accessed callnumber from the pre-programmed Special Callselection. The PHONE and PP status flags will alsobe illuminated while in the Special Call Mode.

2. Enter the telephone number to be called. The lastdigit entered will always be displayed in the far righthand side of the display. Any previously entereddigits will scroll left. Only the last seven characterswill be visible at a time with the leading characterscrolling off the display upon each new key entry.

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To recall the last interconnect number enteredmanually from the keypad, press the r key.

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3. Complete the telephone entry by pressing the *key. The * key indicates the digits are for aninterconnect call. This will not be displayed but atone will sound.

4. Press and release the PTT bar to initiate the call.The radio performs the necessary signaling requiredto obtain a working channel. When the signaling issuccessfully completed the BUSY flag lights and theproper DTMF tones will be sent and heard at thespeaker. If the interconnect signaling isunsuccessful, the radio will remain in the Special CallMode and sound the appropriate alert tone(s).

5. When someone answers, press the PTT bar andspeak directly into the microphone. Release thePTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messagescannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed.

6. When the call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode and return to the normal system/group display.

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STORING INDIVIDUAL AND INTERCONNECTNUMBERS

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode. The display displays the last accessed callnumber from the pre-programmed Special Callselection. The PHONE and PP status flags will alsobe illuminated while in the Special Call Mode.

2. Enter the ID number or telephone number of theradio to be stored. The last digit entered will alwaysbe displayed in the far right hand side of the display.Any previously entered digits will scroll left. Only thelast seven characters will be visible at a time with theleading character scrolling off the display upon eachnew key entry.

3. Complete the entry by pressing the # key forindividual numbers and the * key for telephoneinterconnect numbers. The # key indicates thedigits entered are for an individual call and * keyindicates the digits are for an interconnect call. Theywill not be displayed but a tone will sound.

4. Enter a digit between 0 and 9 to select a storagelocation. The storage location will not be displayed,but a tone will sound. There are 10 storage locationsfor individual numbers and 10 storage locations forinterconnect numbers.

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5. Press the T key to complete the storageprocedures.

6. Double click the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button toexit the Special Call mode and return to the normalSystem/Group display.

RECALLING MANUALLY STORED INDIVIDUAL ANDINTERCONNECT NUMBERS

1. Press the # key to recall the individual call list orthe * key to specify the interconnect call list. Thescreen will blank and a tone will sound.

2. Enter the desired storage location number (0-9).

3. Press the r key and the radio will switch to theSpecial Call mode. If the number is from theindividual call list, the ID number will be displayed. Ifthe number is from the interconnect call list, the lastseven digits of the telephone number will bedisplayed.

If the memory location is blank the radio will sound alow pitch tone after the r is pressed.

4. Individual - Once the desired individual call numberis displayed, press and release the PTT to initiate the

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call. The radio performs the necessary signalingrequired to obtain a working channel.

Interconnect - Once the desired interconnect specialcall number is displayed, press and release the PTTto initiate the call. The radio performs the necessarysignaling required to obtain a working channel.

5. Individual - When the signaling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turns on, TX indicatorturns red and the Call originate tone sounds. Speakdirectly into the microphone. Release the PTT baras soon as you stop talking and wait for a reply.

Interconnect - When the signaling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turns on and the properDTMF tones will be sent and heard at the speaker.When someone answers, press the PTT bar andspeak directly into the microphone. Release thePTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messagescannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed.

If the signaling is unsuccessful, the radio will remainin the Special Call mode and sound the appropriatealert tone(s).

6. When the call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode and return to the normal System/Groupdisplay.

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DTMF OVERDIAL

After the radio has acquired a working channel tomake a message trunked call, DTMF tones can be sentby:

1. Pressing and holding the PTT bar.

2. Manually entering the desired numbers from thekeypad.

In the same manner, stored interconnect numbers(tones) may be sent by:

1. Recalling the desired storage location as describedpreviously in the Recalling Manually StoredIndividual and Interconnect Numbers section.

2. Pressing the PTT bar to send the tones.

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SCAN OPERATION

ENABLE/DISABLE SCAN

To enable Group scanning, press and release thes key. The SCAN flag will illuminate to indicate scanis active. When scan is on, press and release the skey to disable scan operation. The SCAN flag will beextinguished when scan in turned off.

ADD/DELETE GROUPS

Groups can be added or deleted from the scan listas necessary. To add Groups to the Scan list:

1. Select the desired Group to be added. If the currentgroup is already included in the scan list, the V flagwill be illuminated.

2. To add the group to the scan list, press theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press thes key. The V flag will turn on and the group willbe included.

Scan must be disabled to add a Group to the scanlist.

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DELETE GROUPS

1. Select the desired Group to be deleted. If thecurrent group is already included in the scan list, theV flag will be illuminated.

2. To delete the group from the scan list, press theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press thes key. The V flag will turn off and the group willbe removed from the scan list.

WIDE AREA AND PRIORITY SYSTEM SCANNING(OPTIONAL)

Radios operating within an EDACS system may beprogrammed for Wide Area Scan operation for multi-siteapplications. Upon the loss of the currently selectedsystem’s control channel, radios may be programmed toautomatically scan other systems. If a new controlchannel is found, the radio will switch to the new systemand sound and alert tone. Group selection may changeupon switching to the new system.

The radio may also be programmed for priority widearea system scan. A priority system may be assigned toeach system programmed into the radio. Radiosprogrammed in this manner will scan the priority trunkedsystem’s control channel once every one, two, three, orfour minutes (programmable). This priority scan timer isreset each time the PTT bar is pressed.

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PROSOUND™ (OPTIONAL)

The radio may be programmed for ProSound systemscan operation for multi-site applications. ProSoundscanning is an enhanced replacement for wide areasystem scanning. This algorithm insures that the radiocontinually receives high quality audio. When theselected system degrades to a pre-programmed level,the radio begins searching for the best adjacent systemon a part time basis. Once a better system is found theradio changes to the new system and sounds a tone.should the control channel be lost completely, the radiowill scan the adjacent systems until a suitable one isfound.

DYNAMIC REGROUPING (OPTIONAL)

Dynamic Regrouping is a feature which allows theSystem Manger to dynamically program new groups intoselected radios. Upon development of the regroupingplan, the site controller sends each radio the regroupplan number, “group position”, and activate/deactivatecommands. When the radio is regrouped, it will alert theuser and displays the regroup number “(nn = 01 - 08)” inthe 6th digit of the display.

The regroup is identified by the leading zero in the 6thdigit of the Display field. This zero is normallysuppressed in Group 1-8.

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HOME/EMERGENCY KEY DEFINITION

The H key can be programmed in one of thefollowing configurations:

1. Emergency Enabled and Home Enabled - The radiowill switch to the programmed home System and/orGroup, and send an emergency transmission.

2. Emergency Enabled and Home Disabled - The radiowill send and emergency transmission on theCurrent System/Group.

3. Emergency Disabled and Home Enabled - The radiowill switch to the home System and/or Group.

4. Emergency Disabled and Home Disabled - The keyis not active.

EMERGENCY OPERATION (OPTIONAL)

If the radio receives an Emergency ChannelAssignment, an alert tone will sound if programmed andEMRGNCY will be displayed.

Sending An Emergency Call

To enable an Emergency transmission:

1. Press and hold the H key for the programmedduration. If programmed, EMRGNCY will bedisplayed and a alert tone will sound.

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The radio may be programmed for both Quiet and/orBlind mode in which case no alert tone is heardand/or the display does not change respectively. Ifprogrammed to display an EMRGNCY, the radio’sdisplay will return to normal operation once the PTT ispressed.

NOTE

2. The radio transmits an emergency message until anEmergency Channel Assignment is received.

3. Upon receipt, the radio begins operation on theprogrammed System/Group (see the Home/Emergency Key Definitions section).

4. Press the PTT bar and speak directly into themicrophone in a normal voice.

5. Release the PTT bar when the transmission iscomplete and listen for a reply.

HOME

The radio can be programmed to automaticallyswitch to a home System and/or Group by pressing andholding the H key for the programmed duration. Theradio will also transit an emergency message on thehome System and/or Group if programmed (see theEmergency Operation section).

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GE-MARC OPERATION

RECEIVING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on by rotating theON/OFF/Volume control clockwise from theOFF detent position. After the radio haspassed the power-up self test an optionaltone will sound and the current System andChannel will be displayed. If the unit doesnot pass the test, an error message will bedisplayed, or the display will be blank.

2. Press the SHIFT/CLR button and then usethe SELECT buttons < or > select aGE-MARC system. The SYS icon willindicate the current System selected.

3. Use the SELECT buttons < or >select the desired Group. The GRP icon willindicate the current Group selected. Theradio is now ready to receive messages.

4. INDIVIDUAL CALL - If an individual call (calldirected only to your radio) is received, theradio unsquelches on the assigned channeland the BUSY flag lights. The individual callreceived tones (one high followed by onelow) will sound and ID (for individual call) isdisplayed. The call received tones may beprogrammed off.

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GROUP CALL - When the radio receives a groupcall, it unsquelches on the assigned channel andlights the “BUSY” flag. The group call received tone(single tone) will sound (unless programmed off).

INTERCONNECT CALL - If an interconnect call(telephone call directed to your radio) is received, theradio unsquelches on the assigned channel and theBUSY flag turns on. If the received tone set was theselected group tone set, then the radio will operateas it does when it receives a group call from anotherradio. If the tone set was the selected system’sindividual call tone set, the radio will operate as if ithad received an individual call from another radio.

5. Using the VOLUME knob, adjust the volume asnecessary.

SENDING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System andGroup as described under RECEIVE A MESSAGEsteps 1-3.

2. Observe the display for the absence of the BUSYindicator to ensure that no one is transmitting on theselected Group.

3. Press and release the PTT bar. The radio willperform the necessary signaling required to obtain acommunication channel.

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The radio is out of range or the radio is operativewhen the signaling is unsuccessful, a NO SRVCmessage is displayed and a sequence of five beepsare heard at the speaker. Any subsequent attemptto initiate a call within the next 20 seconds will beignored.

All channels are busy when the signaling isunsuccessful and a one second low frequency toneis heard at the speaker. The call will not be retriedautomatically.

If the “Call Retry” option is active, the radio will try thechannel at twenty second intervals for five minutesbefore returning to the normal System/Group display.

NOTE

4. When the channel has been acquired, the BUSY flagis illuminated and, if programmed, the Call Originatetones (three tone alert) will sound.

5. Press PTT bar. The TX indicator will light red. Holdthe radio about three inches from your mouth andspeak as you would normally into the microphone.


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SENDING A SPECIAL CALL

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode which also provides access to a pre-programmed special call list. Each selection fromthe list is programmed with either an individualnumber or an interconnect number. If programmed,the special call list is capable of displaying an alpha-numeric field. The PHONE and PP flag will also beilluminated while in the Special Call mode.

2. Press the SELECT < or > buttons toincrement or decrement through the special call list.

To display the last seven digits of the individual orinterconnect number currently selected, press andhold the SHFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then pressthe S key.

NOTE

3. Individual Call - Once the desired individual specialcall number is displayed, press and release the PTTto initiate the call. The radio performs the necessarysignaling required to obtain a working channel.

Interconnect Call - Once the desired interconnectspecial call number is displayed, press and releasethe PTT to initiate the call. The radio performs thenecessary signaling required to obtain a workingchannel.

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4. Individual Call - When the signaling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turns on and the Calloriginate tones (three tone alert) sound. Press thePTT bar and speak directly into the microphone.Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking andwait for a reply.

Interconnect Call - When the signaling issuccessfully completed the BUSY flag turns on andthe proper DTMF tones will be sent and heard at thespeaker. When someone answers, press the PTTbar and speak directly into the microphone. Releasethe PTT bar as soon as you stop talking. Messagescannot be received when the PTT bar is pressed.

5. The radio is out of range or the radio is inoperativewhen the signaling is unsuccessful, the NO SRVCwill be displayed, and a sequence of five beeps areheard at the speaker. Any subsequent attempt toinitiate a call within the next 20 seconds will beignored.

All channels are busy when the signaling isunsuccessful and a one second low frequency toneis heard at the speaker. The call will not be retriedautomatically.


NOTE

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6. When the call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode and return to the normal System/Groupdisplay.

The radio is capable of the following from the SpecialCall Mode:

• Storing and/or recalling up to 10 individual and 10interconnect numbers in 2 separate storagelocations. These numbers are manually entered fromthe keypad.

• Initiating individual and interconnect calls that aremanually entered from the keypad.

Each of these features are discussed in detail in thefollowing sections.

SENDING A PRE-PROGRAMMED SPECIAL CALL INCONFERENCE CALL

1. Preprogrammed Special Calls can also be initiatedusing the selected group tone set. To initiate aspecial call in Conference Call mode, press 7 toput the radio into Conference Call mode, theSYStem field will display SP and the GRP (group)field will display the current selection number fromthe special call list, if no special calls areprogrammed then this field will be blank.

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2. The programmed call may now be sent following theprocedure described in SENDING A SPECIAL CALLsection.

SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INDIVIDUALCALL

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode or 7 to put the radio into Conference Callmode. The SYStem field will display SP and the GRP(Group) field will display the last accessed callnumber from the preprogrammed Special Callselection. or will be blank if no Special Calls areprogrammed for this area.

2. Enter the tone set of the radio to be called. The firstdigit entered will cause the System field and the 10'sdigit in the Group field to blank. The last digit enteredwill always be displayed in the 1's digit of the Groupdisplay. Any previously entered digits will scroll left.Only four characters will be visible at a time with theleading character scrolling off the display upon eachnew key entry.

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To recall the last individual number entered manuallyfrom the key pad, press and hold the SHFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press the r key.

NOTE

3. Complete the tone set entry by pressing the #key. The # key indicates the digits entered are foran individual call. This will not be displayed but atone will sound.

4. Press and release the PTT bar to initiate the call.The radio performs the necessary signalling requiredto obtain a working channel.

5. When the signalling is successfully completed theBUSY flag turns on and the Call Originate tones(three tone alert) sound. Press the PTT bar andspeak directly into the microphone. Release the PTTbar as soon as you stop talking and wait for a reply.Messages cannot be received when the PTT bar ispressed.

The radio is out of range or the radio is inoperativewhen the signalling is unsuccessful, the NO SRVCindicator is illuminated and a sequence of five beepsare heard at the speaker. Any subsequent attempt toinitiate a call within the next 20 seconds will beignored. The radio can be cleared from this mode bydouble clicking the SHFT/CLR/MONITOR button.

All channels are busy when the signalling isunsuccessful and a one second low frequency tone

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is heard at the speaker. The call will not be retriedautomatically.


NOTE

6. When the call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode or Conference Call mode and return to thenormal System/Group display.


1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode. or 7 to put the radio into Conference Callmode. The SYStem field will display SP and the GRP(Group) field will display the last accessed callnumber from the preprogrammed Special Callselection or will be blank if no Special Calls areprogrammed for this area.

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2. Enter the telephone number to be called. The firstdigit entered will cause the System field and the 10'sdigit in the Group field to blank. The last digit enteredwill always be displayed in the 1's digit of the Groupfield. Any previously entered digits will scroll left.Only four characters will be visible at a time with theleading character scrolling off the display upon eachnew key entry.

To recall the last interconnect number enteredmanually from the key pad, press and hold theSHFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press ther key.

NOTE

3. Complete the telephone entry by pressing the *key. The * key indicates the digits are for aninter-connect call. This will not be displayed but atone will sound.

4. Press and release the PTT bar to initiate the call.The radio performs the necessary signalling requiredto obtain a working channel. When the signalling issuccessfully completed the BUSY flag lights and theproper DTMF tones will be sent and heard at thespeaker.

The radio is out of range or the radio is inoperativewhen the signalling is unsuccessful, the NO SRVCindicator is illuminated and a sequence of five beepsare heard at the speaker. Any subsequent attempt toinitiate a call within the next 20 seconds will be

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ignored. The radio can be cleared from this mode bydouble clicking the SHFT/CLR/MONITOR button.

All channels are busy when the signalling isunsuccessful and a one second low frequency toneis heard at the speaker. The call will not be retriedautomatically.


NOTE

5. When someone answers, press the PTT bar andspeak directly into the microphone. Release the PTTbar as soon as you stop talking. Messages cannotbe received when the PTT bar is pressed.

6. When the call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode and return to the normal system/group display.

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STORING INDIVIDUAL AND INTERCONNECTNUMBERS

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode. or 7 to put the radio into Conference Callmode. The SYStem field will display SP and the GRP(Group) field will display the last accessed callnumber from the preprogrammed Special Callselection or will be blank if no Special Calls areprogrammed for this area.

2. Enter the tone set (individual call) or telephonenumber to be stored. The first digit entered willcause the System display and the 10's digit in theGroup field to blank. The last digit entered will alwaysbe displayed in the 1's digit of the Group field. Anypreviously entered digits will scroll left. Only fourcharacters will be visible at a time with the leadingcharacter scrolling off the display upon each new keyentry.

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To recall the last interconnect number enteredmanually from the key pad, press and hold theSHFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press ther key.

NOTE

3. Complete the entry by pressing the # key forindividual calls and the * key for telephoneinterconnect calls. The # key indicates the digitsentered are for an individual call and * keyindicates the digits are for an interconnect call. Theywill not be displayed but a tone will sound.

4. Enter a digit between 0 and 9 to select a storagelocation. The storage location will not be displayed,but a tone will sound. There are 10 storage locationsfor individual numbers and 10 storage locations forinterconnect numbers.

5. Press the T key to complete the storageprocedure.

6. Double click the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button toexit the Special Call mode and return to the normalSystem/Group display.

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RECALLING MANUALLY STORED INDIVIDUAL ANDINTERCONNECT NUMBERS

1. Press the S key to put the radio into Special Callmode to send a stored call using the programmedspecial call tone set, otherwise the call will be sentusing the selected group tone set. Press the #key to recall the individual call list or the * key torecall the interconnect call list. The screen will blankand a tone will sound.

2. Enter the desired storage location number (0-9).

3. Press the r key. If the number is from theindividual call list the last four digits of the tone setwill be displayed. If the number is from theinterconnect call list, the last four digits of thetelephone number will be displayed.

If the memory location is blank the radio will sound alow pitch tone after the r is pressed.

4. Individual - Once the desired individual call numberis displayed , press and release the PTT to initiatethe call. The radio performs the necessary signallingrequired to obtain a working channel.

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Interconnect - Once the desired interconnect specialcall number is displayed,, press and release the PTTto initiate the call. The radio performs the necessarysignalling required to obtain a working channel.

5. Individual - When the signalling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turns on and the CallOriginate tones (three alert tone) sound. Press thePTT bar and speak directly into the microphone.Release the PTT bar as soon as you stop talking andwait for a reply.

Interconnect - When the signalling is successfullycompleted the BUSY flag turns on and the properDTMF tones will be sent and heard at the speaker.When someone answers, press the PTT bar andspeak directly into the microphone. Release the PTTbar as soon as you stop talking. Messages cannotbe received when the PTT bar is pressed.

6. The radio is out of range or the radio is inoperativewhen the signalling is unsuccessful, the NO SRVCindicator is illuminated and a sequence of five beepsare heard at the speaker. Any subsequent attempt toinitiate a call within the next 20 seconds will beignored. The radio can be cleared from this mode bydouble clicking the SHFT/CLR/MONITOR button.

All channels are busy when the signalling isunsuccessful and a one second low frequency toneis heard at the speaker. The call will not be retriedautomatically.

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NOTE

7. When the call is complete, double click theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button to exit the Special Callmode an return to the normal System/Group display.

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WIDE AREA SYSTEM SCAN

The Monogram Series EDACS Trunking Portableradio operating within a GE-MARC system may beprogrammed to scan up to 20 channels from other GE-MARC systems. The radio will scan the channels in theselected system and if its programmed collect tone is notseen, then it will proceed to scan the channels of thesystems in its wide area scan list. The group selectionmay change upon switching to the new system.

DIRECT MODE

The following section describes how to operate theradio within a Direct Mode System (radio-to-radio).Follow these procedures while operating on a DirectMode channel.

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Receiving A Message

1. Press the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button and thenuse the SELECT buttons <or > to select aDirect Mode System. The SYStem display willindicated the current System selected.

2. Use the SELect buttons <or > to select thedesired Channel. The radio is now ready to receivemessage.

3. Press the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button twice(“double click”) to disable squelch and monitor thechannel. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desiredaudio level.

Pressing the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR twice (“doubleclick”) to monitor the channel may affect Busy Tonesignalling if programmed for the select channel.

NOTE

4. When a message is received (and the correct BusyTone signal is decoded, if programmed and enabled)the receiver will unsquelch and the message will beheard.

Sending A Message

1. Turn the radio on and set the desired System andChannel as described in the previous section.

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2. Ensure no one is transmitting on the selectedchannel by pressing the SHIFT/CLR/MONITORbutton twice (“double click”) and/or observing thedisplay for the absence of the BUSY indicator toensure that no one is transmitting on the selectedChannel.

3. Holding the radio about 3 inches from your mouth,press the PTT bar and speak as you would normallyinto the microphone.


Sending A Manually Entered Interconnect Call

1. Select a channel in your radio system that hastelephone interconnect capability. The radio shouldbe programmed for DTMF operation on this channel.

2. Press and hold the PTT bar to key the transmitter.

3. While holding the PTT bar, press either the * keyor the # key as required by the radio system toobtain a telephone line. The radio will transmit theselected tone.

4. Release the PTT bar and listen for a dial tone. Whenthe dial tone is received, press and hold the PTT barand enter the desired telephone number. As youenter each digit, the DTMF sidetone will be heard inthe speaker as the radio transmits the DTMF tone.

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5. After all the digits have been keyed in, release thePTT bar.


7. At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTTbar and then enter the * or # key as thetelephone interconnect system requires. Release thePTT bar.

SCAN OPERATION

Enable/Disable SCAN

To enter Channel scanning, press and release thes key. The SCAN flag will illuminate to indicate scanis active. When scan is on, press and release the skey to disable scan operation. The SCAN flag will beextinguished when scan is turned off.

Add/Delete Channels

Channels can be added or deleted from the scan listas necessary. To add channels to the scan list:

1. Select the desired channel to be added. If the currentchannel is already included in the scan list, the V flagwill be illuminated.

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Scan must be disabled to add a channel to the scanlist.

NOTE

2. To add the channel to the scan list, press theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR key and then press the skey. The V flag will illuminate and the channel will beincluded.

To delete Channels from the scan list:

1. Select the desired channel to be deleted. If thecurrent channel is already included in the scan list,the V flag will be illuminated.

2. To delete the channel from the scan list, press theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press thes key. The V flag will turn off and the channel willbe removed from the scan list.

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CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION

The procedures in the following sectiondescribes Conventional Mode operation. Eachconventional channel may be programmed withone or more features such as Channel Guard ortelephone interconnect capability. Follow theseprocedures if operating in a conventional system.

RECEIVING A MESSAGE

1. Turn the radio on by rotating theON/OFF/VOLUME contract clockwise fromthe OFF detent position. After the radio haspassed the power-up self test an optionaltone will sound and the current System andGroup/Channel will be displayed. If the unitdoes not pass the test, the display will beblank.

2. Press the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button andthen use the SELECT buttons < or >to select a Conventional system. TheSYStem display will indicate the currentSystem selected.

3. Use the SELECT buttons <or > toselect the desired Channel. The radio is nowready to receive messages.

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4. Press the SHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button twice("double click") to disable squelch and monitor thechannel. Adjust the VOLUME contract to the desiredaudio level.

5. When a message is received (and the correctChannel Guard signal is decoded, if programmedand enabled) the receiver will unsquelch and themessage will be heard.

SENDING A MESSAGE

1 Turn the radio on and set the desired System andChannel as described in the previous section.

2. Ensure no one is transmitting on the selectedchannel by pressing the SHIFT/CLR/MONITORbutton twice (“double click”) and/or observing thedisplay for the absence of the BUSY indicator toensure that no one is transmitting on the selectedChannel.

3. Holding the radio about 3 inches from your mouth,press the PTT bar and speak as you would normallyinto the microphone.


SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT

In normal operation the squelch is automatically setby the radio and does not need adjusting. If it becomes

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necessary to adjust the squelch, the squelch may beadjusted using the following procedure:

The radio must be on a Conventional System or anEDACS working Channel (i.e. receiving a voice call)to adjust the squelch. It is recommended to adjustsquelch from a Conventional System.

NOTE

1. Press and hold the SHFT/CLR/MONITOR button.

2. Use the < or > keys to adjust the squelch.Pressing the < will open the squelch andpressing the > will close the squelch.


1. Select a channel in your radio system that hastelephone interconnect capability. The radio shouldbe programmed for DTMF operation on this channel.

2. Press and hold the PTT bar to key the transmitter.

3. While holding the PTT bar, press either the *key or the # key as required by the radio systemto obtain a telephone line. The radio will transmit theselected tone.

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4. Release the PTT bar and listen for a dial tone. Whenthe dial tone is received, press and hold the PTT barand enter the desired telephone number. As youenter each digit, the DTMF sidetone will be heard inthe speaker as the radio transmits the DTMF tone.

5. After all the digits have been keyed in, release thePTT bar.


7. At the completion of the call, press and hold the PTTbar and then enter the * or # key as thetelephone interconnect system requires. Release thePTT bar.

SCAN OPERATION

Enable/Disable SCAN

To enable Channel scanning, press and release thes key. The SCAN flag will illuminate to indicate scanis active. When scan is on, press and release the skey to disable scan operation. The SCAN flag will beextinguished when scan is turned off.

Add/Delete Channels

Channels can be added or deleted from the scan listas necessary. To add channels to the scan list:

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Scan must be disabled to add a channel to the scanlist.

NOTE

1. Select the desired channel to be added. If the currentchannel is already included in the scan list, the V flagwill be illuminated.

2. To add the channel to the scan list, press theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR key and then press the skey. The V flag will illuminate and the channel will beincluded.

To delete Channels from the scan list:

1. Select the desired channel to be deleted. If thecurrent channel is already included in the scan list,the V flag will be illuminated.

2. To delete the channel from the scan list, press theSHIFT/CLR/MONITOR button and then press thes key. The V flag will turn off and the channel willbe removed from the scan list.

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OPERATOR’S RADIO SETUP

RADIO TYPE: ________________________________

FREQUENCY BAND: __________________________

OPERATOR’S NAME: _________________________

EMERGENCY GROUP: ________________________

SYSTEMNUMBER

SYSTEMNAME

TRK/CNV GRP/CHNNUMBER

GRP/CHNNAME

USE

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SYSTEMNUMBER

SYSTEMNAME

TRK/CNV GRP/CHNNUMBER

GRP/CHNNAME

USE

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NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY WARRANTY

A. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use(hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium batteries supplied by Seller shallbe free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to itspublished specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date ofpurchase.

B. For purposes of this warranty, batteries shall be deemed defective if (1) thebattery capacity is less than 80% of rated capacity, or (2) the batterydevelops leakage.

C. If any battery fails to meet the foregoing warranty, Seller shall correct thefailure by issuing a replacement battery upon receipt of the defective batteryat an Authorized Service Center (ASC). To obtain the name and address ofan ASC, ask your salesperson, consult the Yellow Pages, or call the numberprinted at the bottom of this page.

D. Replacement batteries shall be warranted only for the remaining unexpiredwarranty period of the original battery. This warranty becomes void if:

(1) The battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse, detrimentalexposure, or has been involved in an accident.

(2) The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radioequipment for which it is specified.

E. The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims(except as to title) based upon defects in or non-conformity of any battery,whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strictliability or otherwise, and however instituted. Upon the expiration of thewarranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing warrantiesare exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written,expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORYWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULARPURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BELIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECTOR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

This warranty applies only within the United States.1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-528-7711)

ECX-841C

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WARRANTYA. Ericsson Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter

"Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by Seller shall be free from defects in material,workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect toany Equipment not manufactured by Seller (except for integral parts of Seller's Equipmentto which the warranties set forth above shall apply). Seller gives no warranty, and only thewarranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply. Batteries are excluded from thiswarranty but are warranted under a separate Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warranty.

B. Seller's obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to failures to meet theabove warranties (except as to title) occurring within the following periods of time fromdate of sale to the Buyer and are conditioned on Buyer's giving written notice to Sellerwithin thirty (30) days of such occurrence:

1. for fuses, incandescent lamps, vacuum tubes and non-rechargeable batteries,operable on arrivalonly.

2. for parts and accessories (except as noted in B.1) sold by Seller's Service PartsOperation, ninety (90) days.

3. for all other Equipment of Seller's manufacture, one (1) year.

C. If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties, Seller shall correct the failure at itsoption (i) by repairing any defective or damaged part or parts thereof, or (ii) by makingavailable at Seller's factory any necessary repaired or replacement parts. Any repaired orreplacement part furnished hereunder shall be warranted for the remainder of the warrantyperiod of the Equipment in which it is installed. Where such failure cannot be corrected bySeller's reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price.Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no charge only for the Equipmentcovered under Paragraph B.3, and only during the first three (3) months following the dateof sale to the Buyer. Thereafter, labor will be charged at prevailing rates. To be eligible forno-charge labor, service must be performed by an Authorized Service Center or otherServicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normalbusiness hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer's location, for fixedlocation equipment. Service on fixed location equipment more than thirty (30) miles fromthe Service Center or other approved Servicer's place of business will include a charge fortransportation.

D. Seller's obligations under Paragraph C shall not apply to any Equipment, or part thereof,which (i) has been modified or otherwise altered other than pursuant to Seller's writteninstructions or written approval or, (ii) is normally consumed in operation or, (iii) has anormal life inherently shorter than the warranty periods specified in Paragraph B, or (iv) isnot properly stored, installed, used, maintained or repaired, or, (v) has been subjected toany other kind of misuse or detrimental exposure, or has been involved in an accident.

E. The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as to title)based upon defects in or nonconformity of the Equipment, whether the claim is in contract,warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however instituted.Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoingwarranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written,expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NOEVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

This warranty applies only within the United States.1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-528-7711)

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LZT-1875R1A - MONOGRAM SERIES EDACS TRUNKING PORTABLE · This manual covers Ericsson and General Electric products manufactured and sold by Ericsson Inc. NOTICE! Repairs to this equipment