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1. jd SOI Mode User is prompted with a channel to communicate with using the default profile Exit SOI Mode with 4 Initiate Selective Alert command 7 lt Target ID gt Choose Message See Section 7 24 for additional information Exit SOI Mode with 4 8 Radio to Radio Call command S lt Selective call number gt PTT to dial Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN Call command 9 lt telephone number gt PTT to dial See Section 7 25 for additional information Begin Manual Encryption command 32 lt Pre determined Encryption Key gt 32 1 16 digit encryption key for 128 bit encryption 17 32 digit encryption key for 256 bit encryption See Section 7 27 for additional information 3 End Manual Encryption command 33 61 Initiate XCOV Mode Extended coverage for individual users 62 Initiate XCOV TG Mode Extended coverage for talk groups 60 Exit XCOV or XCOV TG Mode Returns to the normal mode Ua ss 7 13 CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE The radio can store up to sixteen 16 standard profiles one of which is the currently active profile To change the currently active profile 1 Press the or buttons until Profile Menu is displayed 2 Use O or W to scroll through the list of available profiles 3 Profile becomes active when selected for longer than 2 seconds when the W is pressed or when the menu is changed using the or button Press to activate the selected
2. Figure 10 7 Backlight Menu Display The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or Once the desired setting is reached press to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of informational displays An example of information displays is shown in Table 10 4 O The TX POWER menu item when selected toggles LOW HIGH power It does not use bd or to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required Keypad Lock Backlight Adjust Contrast Adjust Radio Revision Information MM23772 Rev B Table 10 3 Menu Item Information PARAMETER FEATURE DISPLAY SETTING COMMENT Locks the keypad To unlock press and release M then within 1 second press the option button NOTE this sequence is also a short cut to locking the keypad Menu Item KEY LOCK Once Selected LOCKED Menu Item BCK LIGHT Once Selected BCKL Menu Item CONTRAST Once Selected CNTRST Menu Item TX POWER Once Selected POWER Menu Item REVISION Locked Unlocked Selects the light level for backlighting Z N D Selects the display contrast level HIGH or LOW _ Selects radio output power mode Selects the information display to view Informational display only see Table 10 4 No user selectable settings Toggles Scan
3. The P7200 portables can include all of these modes or just one Additional modes of operation can be added with software updates The P7200 supports a full range of advanced digital trunking features including voice group calls priority scanning emergency calls late call entry and dynamic reconfiguration It performs autonomous roaming for wide area applications High quality voice coding and robust audio components assure speech clarity In the trunked modes the user selects a communications operating system 1 e OpenSky EDACS ProVoice or P25 and group While communicating in a trunked mode channel selection is transparent to the user and is controlled via digital communication with the system controller e g base station in an OpenSky system or a CSD in an EDACS system This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to communication channels In Conventional Analog mode the user selects a channel and communicates directly on that channel In this mode a system refers to a set of channels A channel is a transmit receive radio frequency pair The exact operation of the radio will depend on the operating mode the radio s programming and the particular radio system Most features described in this manual can be enabled through programming Consult your System Administrator for the particular features programmed into your P7200 For further detail about features and operation refer to the appropriate mainten
4. W to view all messages or oldest message GD E current speed dial Alerts Received Use or W to choose a speed dial number Press to go to the Alert Msg menu Use or W to scroll through Alert Destination AlertDest canned messages Press to send message and return to dwell display ONO current speed dial Use O or Y to choose a speed dial number and press PTT Speed Dial F a SpeedDial to place call O Q oe Selechon currently active profile Use O or W to choose an available profile Press to ProfileMenu return to dwell display GO Q selected talk group Use O or Y to choose a talk group in current profile Press TalkGrpMenu to return to dwell display GO Q alert received Use O or W to choose emergency talk group Press to toggle lt on dismiss and off Talk group Selection Emergency Dismiss Sa C selected talk group Dwell Display bottom line option Press to change bottom line option Use and Y to scroll through menus 33 MM23772 Rev B 7 12 KEYPAD FUNCTION COMMANDS P7270 ONLY To perform a command from the keypad use on of the following keypad commands Table 7 5 Keypad Function Commands Log off command 0 logs the user off the system See Section 7 7 for additional information x Log in command lt User ID gt lt Password gt required for encryption See Section 7 3 for additional information
5. 9 4 TRI COLOR LED 9 5 Tri Color LED Figure 9 5 Tri Color LED The Tri Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio see Figure 9 5 The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are Green Receiving Red Unencrypted transmission Orange Encrypted transmission STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation various radio Status Messages can be displayed The messages are described below MESSAGE NAME TALKARND Talkaround LOW BATT Low Battery RXEMER Receive Emergency TXEMER Transmit Emergency WHC Who Has Called UNKNOWN Unknown ID DESCRIPTION Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talkaround mode no repeater Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the radio is no longer able to transmit The radio still receives calls until the battery 1s discharged beyond the point of operation at which time the radio automatically shuts down Indicates an emergency call is being received This message flashes on line two Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio This message flashes on line two Indicates an individual call has been received but not responded to The indicator turns OFF if the individual call mode is entered the system is changed or the radio is turned off and then on again Indicates an individual call is being received from an unknown ID 83 MM23772 Rev B
6. 9 6 9 7 9 5 1 Error Messages If either of the Error Messages shown below is displayed the radio is programmed incorrectly or needs servicing e Or O A M PowerUp only Where xxx is the error code and HSF ERP orliils U ERE is the message ALERT TONES The P7200 radio provides audible Alert Tones or beeps to indicate the various operating conditions see Table 9 2 Table 9 2 Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate one short mid pitched OK to talk after pressing the push to talk button Carrier Control five high pitched one long low Pir depressed ior manman engin Grune Timer pitched one low pitched one short mid Low Battery pitched Low battery ora Battery one low pitched After PTT battery too low to transmit SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1 From the control knob If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION control knob select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position 1 16 The display registers the new system name on line one The O button can be programmed to provide access to a 2 bank of 16 system number positions 17 32 METHOD 2 P7270 System and P7250 Scan model radios only From the keypad If system selection is programmed as the primary function of and select a system by pressing gt or to scroll through the system list The display registers the new system name on line one METHOD 3 P7270 System model r
7. Feature Encryption Menu Item N A Indicates current features programmed into the radio as Display FEATURES well as certain information required to add features to the radio Informational display only No user selectable settings Toggles System Scan feature ON OFF System Scan Enable Menu Item SYS SCAN Once Selected SYSC ON or SYSC OFF Table 8 4 Information Display XXXXXXXX DSP_ RAM DSP Software Version FLSH VER FLASH Software r released 01A revision state M A COM Copyright C 2004 MM23772 Rev B 8 19 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three 3 different voice modes clear analog digital and private encrypted The voice modes are programmed on a per group basis within each trunked system 8 19 1 Clear Mode The Clear Mode is a voice mode in which the radio transmits and receives only clear analog voice signals These analog signals are non digitized and non encrypted Clear mode transmissions can be monitored easily by unauthorized persons O Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive digital or private messages NOTE 8 19 2 Digital Mode The Digital Mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals Digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver Groups and channels programmed for digital operation transmit only digital signals Me
8. Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group 7 Press 3 to re start scanning 10 9 2 Scan Model 1 Press to toggle scan OFF and verify F is not displayed 2 Select group or channel 3 Press once to remove group or channel from the list oF ak A Press once to add as a normal group or channel Press 4D twice to add as a Priority 2 group Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group 103 MM23772 Rev B 7 Press to re start scanning 10 10NUISANCE DELETE SYSTEM MODEL A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list 1f it is not the currently selected channel 1 Turn Scan ON 2 When the radio receives a call on the channel press the gt The channel is removed from the scan list until the radio is power cycled 10 11 BACKLIGHT ON OFF 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press or to scroll through menu until BCKLGHT appears 3 Press to select Backlight menu 4 Press or to toggle backlight ON and OFF 5 Press to select new backlight setting 10 12CONTRAST ADJUST 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press or to scroll through menu until CONTRAST appears 3 Press to select Contrast menu 4 Press or to adjust contrast setting from 1 4 5 Press to select new contrast setting 10 13 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1 Press and hold the red Emergency Home button the length of time is programmable
9. 20 Dacklient Menu DIS play ax incre cet a A 60 Pistite S O System Encryption Key Display A Wena E UR aiaetaenc 63 Figure 8 10 Group Channel Encryption Key Display ooooccccccncconononocnnnnnnnnonnnnncnnnnnnnnonononnncnnnnnnnnnnanoss 63 Risto bl Cal REC ed EIS 05 cs ex coe teas a coa iS 69 Proure 212 W HG Individual Call DIS lay ro At 69 Figure 8 13 Calls Received and Personality LASIS miserere cecs eines iise aea o aae Ee Ea E eE ara 71 Pisure SE Topand Side VIS Wi 77 Preure 9 2 P7250 Scan Radio Front Pan A at 79 Fig re 9 3 P7270 System Radio Front Ranco 80 Pours 9 4 Rado DISPIS 81 Fisure 9 0 Tni Color EE D ausser is 83 Poar S Memi DI pli O IO 88 Figure 9 5 Backlte at Men DISPO E 88 Figure 9 9 System Encryption Key DISPARA is 91 Figure 9 10 Group Channel Encryption Key Display ooocccccccnccnonnonoccnnnnncnonnnnnnncnnnnnnonnnnnnncnnnnnnonananoss 91 Pre tire TO Top and Srde V 16 W steel ii eres isa 95 Fizure 10 27 P7250 Scan Radio pronta di A it tenes 97 Figure 103 P270 System Radio Front Panta 98 Prete TO A Radio DISPO iio 99 Fiere 10 62 Tri Color LED viii A ENE 100 Pre re 027 Memi 1S AN esta ec odia cd 105 Proure t0es Backleht Ment Di play sa car ad 106 Figure 10 9 System Encryption Key Display occccccoooooocnnnnnnonononnocnnnnnnonononononccnnnnnnonononannnnnnnnnnananoss 109 Figure 10 10 Groop Channel Encryption Key Display a N da 109 TABLES Table 2 1 RF Exposure
10. 4 1 BATTERIES The P7200 series portable radios use rechargeable recyclable Nickel Cadmium NiCd or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery If the battery is ruptured or is leaking electrolyte that results in skin or eye contact with the electrolyte immediately flush the affected area with water If the battery electrolyte gets in the eyes flush with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician WARNING inners CONDITIONING BATTERY PACKS 4 1 1 Conditioning NiMH battery packs Condition a new NiMH battery before putting into use This also applies to rechargeable NiMH batteries that have been stored for long periods weeks months or longer Conditioning requires fully charging and fully discharging the battery three 3 times using a battery analyzer conditioner charger M A COM recommends either the Cadex C7400 or the Intelligent Technologies Co BC3506QP 5 iTECH iQ battery conditioners purchased directly from M A COM These units condition a battery pack by automatically charging and discharging cycling the battery dy a ers CAUTION 4 1 2 Conditioning NiCD Battery Packs A new NiCD battery does not require conditioning before use Periodically condition NiCD batteries to avoid the memory effect If a NiCD battery is repeatedly charged and not fully discharged the result is lower voltage and lower capacity Fortunate
11. OPENSKY OPERATION Once an OpenSky system has been selected from the available systems on your P7200 series portable radio the characteristics described in the following sections will govern operation POWER ON OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL 7 1 1 Power ON OFF Rotate the Power ON OFF Volume Control knob clockwise to power the radio on and counter clockwise to power the radio off The radio will begin the Startup Log On Provision Self Test sequence and register on the OpenSky network This takes a few seconds If coverage is available the radio will display the active talk group and is ready to use 7 1 2 Volume Control Turn the Power ON OFF Volume Control knob clockwise to increase the volume and counter clockwise to decrease the volume CONTROLS The P7200 portable radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button located on the top of the radio Figure 7 1 The Push To Talk PTT button and two option buttons are mounted on the side Figure 7 1 The front mounted keypad of the P7270 System model has 15 buttons Figure 5 3 and the P7250 Scan model has six buttons Figure 5 2 VOICE GROUP lz SELECTION KNOB F OPTION gt non MIES OPTION BUTTON 2 ANTENNA TRI COLOR LED EMERGENCY BUTTON POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB Figure 7 1 Top and Side View 24 MM23772 Rev B 7 2 1 Buttons and Knobs The function of the button and knob controls will vary depending on the mode of operation The p
12. Scan Model Radio 1 To select a pre stored individual number enter the menu mode by pressing the key Scroll through the mode list using the or key 2 Press ka is displayed Scroll through the list of stored phone numbers using the or key until the desired number is displayed Press 3 Press the PTT button when the radio is clear to transmit ol turns ON k turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s name or LID The message INOIL displays on line two 8 23 2 2 Direct Dial Individual Calls System Model Only l 2 The following procedure describes how to initiate and complete a Direct Dial Individual Call The individual call ID is not stored in the pre stored list of call IDs but the individual unit ID is known it can be entered directly from the keypad Press and hold the PTT button to transmit A will turn ON will turn OFF and the channel access tone will sound Line one shows the called individual s ID followed by the logical ID number of the unit being called The message I MDW displays on line two Proceed talking into the microphone 8 23 3 Call Storage Lists There are two lists available for call storage in the P7200 series radios 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 the calls received list is available The user can toggle to the person
13. The O button can be programmed to provide access to a 2 bank of 16 system number positions 17 32 System and Scan model radios only From the keypad If system selection is programmed as the primary function of gt and E select a system by pressing 2 or to scroll through the system list The display registers the new system name on line one System model radios only Direct Access Press amp to enter the system select mode Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired system Press The radio will move to the selected system Select model radios only If programmed press the O button to scroll through and change systems The display registers the new system name on line one If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob direct access to systems will not be available Pressing or will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each banks if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1 System 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 Press 4 South is the currently selected system Press 430 Press 4 to select West system Press W West is the newly selected system MM23772 Rev B 10 8 GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION Several methods can be used to select a new group or c
14. button and while still pressing this button press and hold the OPTION button Press both buttons for 2 seconds A series of beeps will begin at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the keys have been zeroed The display will indicate KEY ZERO 91 MM23772 Rev B If the cryptographic key s are zeroed one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue 9 17 4 Private Operation 9 17 4 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 will be decrypted the E icon is displayed the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker For this to occur the selected group or channel must be programmed for private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio 9 17 4 2 Transmitting an Encrypted Call 1 Select the desired group or channel 2 Place the radio in Private Mode by pressing key then follow the selection mode rules On a System radio the key can be used to toggle the Private Mode ON OFF When Private Mode is enabled the icon is displayed 3 If the last state of the radio was Private Mode the Private Mode will be enabled on power up Also the Private Mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio If a group o
15. re press the key again and then the CLEAR button prior to the time out period If the status was not sent successfully to the site the text associated with the status will flash in the display 8 26 2 Message Operation Message Operation is performed in the same manner as status operation in the previous section DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION Dynamic Regroup Operation permits multiple talk groups up to eight to be added to a radio via the system manager The radio must be pre programmed to respond to regrouping Dynamic regrouping will not be activated in a radio until the system manager sends an activation message Each radio that receives and acknowledges the regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped Pressing and holding the W button for 2 5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup groupset A double beep will sound for entry or exit The display will indicate REGRF_ x where x is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group when dynamic regroup has been enabled by the user If the radio is in dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped the display will show HQ ENTRY The radio will be prevented from transmitting and receiving calls in this condition except for scanned groups 8 27 1 Emergency Operation If the pre programmed groupset on the currently selected system contains an EMER HOME group and the radio is in dynamic regroup the radio will declare the emergency on the currently
16. 90 Oe Aso TIN ALC A A nl ateeietcid ne taneeaetenctees 91 OTA Private OPTa ON da 92 O Ts GROUP CARIES IN L2 gt MODE lt da 93 OAS Transmitting ron Cal as 93 Io RECEIVING a ol Call oa 93 9 19 INDIVIDUAL CALESIN P25MODE 0 tae 93 O19 1 Transaittine a add dais 93 9 19 2 Recewvme an Individual 93 9 20 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 000 iaa 94 020 1 Declaring an Emersency Group Callers 94 0 202 dr eceivine an Emersency Group Call i ancect a a a 94 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION oissccsadcsisvactaassedecedsaeveceessacadsatavactaessedecsdeaeuatoas a a 95 IOT CONTROES doit oil ondas 95 HOE Botons anr NODS erre acia 96 10 1 2 Keypad P7250 Scan and P7270 System Models Only ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 97 102 DISPLAY ooo 99 SN A ET TALUS CONS A ope ie oie rea tata ats Samana 100 0 35 TERT OIL ON LED comi iia Aa 100 10A STATS MESSAGES cercon E aesaca 101 IOE ENOC NCGS AOC iri a N 101 IS ALERTTONES asrnane E E E E 101 106 TURNTNG ON THE RADIO secan E 102 IOF SYSTEM SELEC HON 2 dde 102 10 5 GROUP CHANNER SELEC TION cansada 103 109 MODE SCAN TDi Trac 103 II EEO E a a nes eudaeseaabenceres 103 10 92 Sca Mode leessen A E iS 103 10 10 NUISANCE DELETE SYSTEM MODED sti 104 OCA BACRETICGHEON ORD ani e E a E a E 104 IOTZ CONTRASTA DJUS E td tdt e a 104 10 13 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY vasccccardocsaceasseatemeundondeaadeadepeceascceadsestonwanddacenadeadapeceasaceeteensomres 104 10 14 E
17. A COM s Technical Assistance Center TAC at 1 800 528 7711 in the U S and Canada or at 1 434 385 2400 worldwide for a listing of service centers authorized by M A COM to service P7200 radios with Option HTMR Or e If a TECH LINK subscriber access M A COM s TECH LINK web site for a list of Customer Service Managers CSM or Regional Service Managers RSM that will provide a list of the nearest service shops authorized by M A COM to service P7200 radios with Option HTMR 112 MM23772 Rev B 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Use Table 12 1 as a troubleshooting guide if the radio does not operate properly If additional assistance is required contact a qualified service technician or call M A COM at 1 800 528 7711 Table 12 1 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Speaker volume is muted Increase the volume level User is in a poor coverage area or Move to a better coverage area not on the network Poor Audio If the data cable is connected enter Data cable is connected atspkr1 to enable internal speaker Radio will not register or does not receive Bad logon credentials Check logon and password provisioning data The talk group that you are receiving a transmission from has an encrypted call in process Screen displays NO ACC Enter the encryption key fort the talk group Screen displays Radio authentication of the VNIC D Contact system administrator NOAUTHV faile
18. EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES This warranty applies only within the United States M A COM Inc M A COM Inc 1011 Pawtucket Blvd 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lowell MA 01853 Lynchburg VA 24501 1 877 OPENSKY 1 800 528 7711 114 ECR 7048B MM23772 Rev B WARRANTY A M A COM Inc hereinafter Seller warrants to the original purchaser for use hereinafter Buyer that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and shall conform to its published specifications With respect to all non M A COM Equipment Seller gives no warranty and only the warranty if any given by the manufacturer shall apply Rechargeable batteries are excluded from this warranty but are warranted under a separate Rechargeable Battery Warranty ECR 7048 B Seller s obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to failures to meet the above warranties occurring within the following periods of time from date of sale to the Buyer and are conditioned on Buyer s giving written notice to Seller within thirty 30 days of such occurrence 1 for fuses and non rechargeable batteries operable on arrival only 2 for parts and accessories except as noted in B 1 sold by Seller s Service Parts Operation ninety 90 days 3 for PANTHER Series hand portable and mobile radios two 2 years 4 for all ot
19. Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans e FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 Supplement C Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields e American National Standards Institute C95 1 1992 IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 kHz to 300 GHz e American National Standards Institute C95 3 1992 IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields RF and Microwave 2 1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES A CAUTION e DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause the FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded A proper antenna 1s the antenna supplied with this radio by M A COM or an antenna specifically authorized by M A COM for use with this radio Refer to Table 6 1 e DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the TX indicator appears in the display The radio will transmit by pressing the PTT Push To Talk button e Always transmit using low power when possible In addition to conserving battery charge low power can reduce
20. configured by the network If the active profile of the unit initiating the emergency 1s configured to Emergency Alert the three beep emergency alert signal is sent only to the dispatcher console If the active profile of the unit initiating the emergency 1s configured to Emergency Call the three beep emergency alert signal is sent to the dispatcher console and to all other radios within the selected talk group The default emergency talk group becomes the selected talk group The display will alternate between the emergency talk group name and EMERGENCY to indicate that the emergency has been initiated 2 The microphone is hot open mic for a programmed amount of time in order to send your voice out on the emergency talk group All of the radios in the emergency talk group hear your call and see the emergency talk group displayed on their radio 7 26 2 Receiving an Emergency Call Initially when receiving an emergency call the radio sounds the emergency tone three short high pitched tones The radio will flash EMERGENCY and display the alias of the user that triggered the emergency or the alias of the talk group if the incoming talk group is the selected talk group of the receiving radio 44 MM23772 Rev B 7 27 With No Scan only the emergency tone is heard not the initial open mic transmission To dismiss or 1gnore the emergency refer to Section 7 26 3 7 26 3 Dismissing an Emergency T
21. cryptographic Keyloader Up to seven 7 different cryptographic keys numbered 1 7 can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio An individual key is automatically selected on a per group channel basis according to the radio programming Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1 7 private Up to 8 banks of 7 keys can be stored for private systems The bank is specified per system When operating on a group or channel programmed for Private Mode all transmissions are private transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals The status icon Es displayed when the Private Mode is enabled If the selected group or channel is programmed for auto select capability the mode may be toggled between private and clear with the key then following the selection mode rules Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode 62 MM23772 Rev B 8 19 3 1 Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number for either the system encryption key for special call such as individual phone all agency or fleet or the group channel key for group or conventional calls perform the following procedure 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select DISP KEY 3 Then use the or button to toggle between displaying the system key Figure 8 8 or the group channel key F
22. emergency group in emergency state e Selected talk group e Emergency capable group in emergency state e Priority 1 talk group e Priority 2 talk group e Other non priority 7 22 3 1 Changing Scan Priority 1 Press the or keys until Priority1 or Priority2 appears in the display Priorityl group has higher priority than the Priorty2 group 2 Press the O or W button until the desired talk group is displayed 3 Press the W key to select and activate the selection The radio automatically returns to the Dwell Display e Changing the priority of a listen group does not change your talk group e You set priority for two talk groups but only in the selected profile NOTE e The scanning priority settings are reset to the default values when the radio is turned off MAKING SELECTIVE CALLS Selective calling is the capability for two voice radio units to obtain and use an independent talk path for a private call A properly equipped radio can initiate a selective call to any radio in the system that is also programmed for selective calls 39 MM23772 Rev B In the OpenSky system a radio can be configured to initiate selective calls through a pre programmed list in memory called a speed dial list Alternatively a properly equipped radio can initiate a selective call to any radio in the system by entering the ten digit User ID similar to a telephone number of the target radio Some radios are configur
23. group list The display registers the new group name on line two METHOD 3 System model radios only Direct Access Press to enter the group select mode Press the numeric key mapped to the desired group Press W The radio will move to the selected group METHOD 4 Select model radios only If programmed for groups press the O button to change groups The display registers the new group name on line two If programmed for channels press the button to change the channel The display registers the new channel MODIFY SCAN LIST 8 11 1 System Model l Ze E Press to toggle scan OFF and verify F is not displayed Select group or channel Press once to remove group or channel from list Press once to add as a normal group or channel Press 6 twice to add as a Priority 2 group Press three times to add as a Priority group Press amp to re start scanning 8 11 2 Scan Model Press to toggle scan OFF and verify F is not displayed Select group or channel Press once to remove group or channel from the list Press once to add as a normal group or channel Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group Press three times to add as a Priority group Press to re start scanning 57 MM23772 Rev B 8 12 NUISANCE DELETE SYSTEM MODEL A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel l Turn Scan ON 2 When the radio receives a
24. icon is displayed If the last state of the radio was Private Mode the Private Mode will be enabled on power up Also the Private Mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio If a group or channel is not programmed for Private Mode operation PUT DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode It is not possible to operate on this group channel in Private Mode If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded HO KEYH will be displayed and the call will not be transmitted 3 Continue with standard transmission procedures A Private Mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed 8 19 4 3 Scanned Group Calls Receiving a Scanned Group Call is the same as receiving a selected group call During the scan hang time if the radio was programmed for autoselect it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call For example if a clear group is entered in the scan list it will only receive clear calls If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list 1t can receive clear and private calls provided autoselect was programmed in the radio The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected group If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes clear digital private only the first occurrence of the group will be used Table 8 5 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operat
25. in the display 10 19SENDING A CALL 1 Select desired system and channel 2 Ensure the channel is not busy by pressing the W button momentarily If audio is heard or if the i icon is on the channel is busy 3 When sure that the channel is not busy press the Push To Talk button and speak into the microphone 111 MM23772 Rev B 11 11 1 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 American telephone number Support is also available through mail fax and e mail For more information about technical assistance services contact your sales representative or call the Technical Assistance Center at North America 1 800 528 7711 International 1 434 385 2400 Fax 1 434 455 6712 E mail tac tycoelectronics com IMMERSIBLE P7200 To preserve the watertight integrity of the P7200 portable radio the radio must be serviced by a service center authorized and certified by M A COM to perform the necessary tests to verify the watertight integrity Use one of the following methods to locate the nearest service center authorized to service the radios warranted under Option HTMR e Contact M
26. in this example e If the radio is configured for numeric only passwords do not enter between duplicated numbers Press the key twice The User ID may be remembered from the previous log in Refer to Section 7 7 for further details regarding log off commands The password will be established before the radio is put into operation Contact the local OpenSky network administrator for more information O If necessary contact radio system administration personnel for log in assistance and or radio specific log in instructions NOTE 28 MM23772 Rev B 1 1 7 8 LOG OFF THE NETWORK The O command de registers the radio Typically this is automatically performed when powering down the radio Using this method the User ID is remembered by the radio so only the password is needed at next log in Manually log off by pressing O If a user is logged in using encryption features it is necessary to log off when encryption is no longer required PERSONALITY As illustrated in Figure 7 4 a personality defines the profiles and talk groups available to the user It is the structuring of a collection of profiles and privileges established by the OpenSky network administrator to provide the user with a comprehensive set of profiles to communicate effectively with the necessary talk groups or individuals Personalities are stored on the network and downloaded over the air to the radio This process is called provisio
27. into human readable form NOTICE 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 user s authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer s warranty OpenSky and EDACS are registered trademarks and ProScan ProSound and Failsoft are trademarks of M A COM Inc All other product and brand names are trademarks registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders This product conforms to the European Union WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC Do not dispose of this product in a public landfill Take it to a recycling center at the end of its life This manual is published by M A COM 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 M A COM 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 M A COM Inc Copyright 2006 2007 M A COM Inc All rights reserved 2 MM23772 Rev B
28. is disabled StealthMenu Use O or Y to turn on Press any button to turn it off GD E LOW MEDIUM MEDHIGP TebleLeval HIGH Use or W to choose speaker treble level Press to Treble Menu return to dwell display GD E ees A E ad ge ao brane or in baciionung Press 0 Disolav Briahtness gnten or dim backlighting Press w to o HEN Bright Menu return to dwell display GD E eros Level OFF LOW MED HIGH _ Use or to choose side tone level Press to return to dwell display GO E e a AN Salles Jehan Displays the current channel Press to return to dwell per radio programming ChannelMenu display GD E 32 MM23772 Rev B MenuName nadie Displays Usage Notes GD E Scan Mode current scan mode Use or to turn scan on and off Press to return to e g Normal No Scan Fixed ScnModeMenu dwell display SES Talk group talk group lt Use O or Y to choose a talk group for locking unlocking Lock Out LockOutMenu Press 4 to toggle lt on locked out and off GD Q Priority 2 Use O or W to choose Priority 2 talk group Press to Talk group Priority2 return to dwell display SES Priority 1 Use O or to choose Priority 1 talk group Press to Talk group Priority1 return to dwell display GD Q time sender s name alias message text No alerts or alert message text scrolls in display Use O or AlertsRevd
29. overdial DTMF tones are not available while in the Digital Mode 108 MM23772 Rev B 10 17 3 Private Mode 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 autoselect operation is pre programmed and the radio is in the Private Mode the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active If no hang time is active the radio transmits private Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader Up to seven 7 different cryptographic keys numbered 1 7 can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio An individual key is automatically selected on a per group channel basis according to the radio programming Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1 7 private Up to 8 banks of 7 keys can be stored for private systems The bank is specified per system When operating on a group or channel programmed for Private Mode all transmissions are private transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals The status icon E is displayed when the Private Mode is enabled If the selected group or channel is programmed for auto select capability the mode may be toggled between private and clear with the key then following the selection mode rules Radio
30. radio To quickly view multiple group scan status press either or the key Then slowly OTE but consistently rotate the group knob Each group status will appear on the display 8 20 3 Deleting Groups from a Scan List Scan Model Radio 1 With scan operation turned OFF select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list 2 Press 4D The current status of the group is displayed for a time out period 3 While the current status is displayed press 4D until the group from the scan list is blank The sequence is blank blank Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a blank for the time out period when it is the selected channel System Model Radio 1 With scan operation turned OFF select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system s group scan list 2 Press The current status of the group is displayed for a time out period 3 While the status 1s displayed press to delete the group from the scan list or turns OFF Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a blank for the time out period when it is the selected channel 8 20 4 Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected group by pressing the key Scan model or the key System model during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group The group will be deleted from the sy
31. radio Figure 10 1 Push To Talk and option buttons are mounted on the side Figure 10 1 The front mounted keypad has no buttons on the P7230 Select model six buttons on the P7250 Scan model and 15 buttons on the P7270 System Radio VOICE GROUP SELECTION KNOB OPTION BUTTON 1 OPTION BUTTON 2 PTT BUTTON TRI COLOR ANTENNA LED EMERGENCY BUTTON POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB Figure 10 1 Top and Side View 95 MM23772 Rev B 96 10 1 1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB CONTROL KNOB EMERGENCY HOME BUTTON PTT BUTTON SIDE OPTION BUTTON 2 W SIDE OPTION BUTTON 1 O Applies power to and adjusts the receiver s volume Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio A single alert tone if enabled through programming indicates the radio is operational Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volume setting While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume level i e VOL 31 The volume range is from a minimum programmed level of zero displayed as OFF in the display up to 31 which is the loudest level Selects systems or group channels depending on programming This is a 16 pos
32. selected dynamic group MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single macro keystroke Each Macro Key is capable of executing up to twenty 20 keystrokes to any push button input 1 e keypad keys OPTION buttons etc Each macro key can be pre programmed to activate when pressed or when released A macro key may also be pre programmed to change the key stroke sequence the next time the macro key is activated For detail operation and assignment of macro keys contact your communications supervisor or administrator PORTABLE DATA The P7200 series portable radios when operating in the P25 Trunked or EDACS configuration permit either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received The radio can handle only one type of call at a 74 MM23772 Rev B time however either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the radio Data communications is not supported in the conventional mode The radios can be connected to Mobile Data Terminals MDT or to a host computer Any RS 232 compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface RDI protocol Version 1 91 or greater may be connected to the radio Support for MDTs or host computers is a programmable option per radio Additionally radios may also be programmed for data only operation no voice calls transmitted or received 8 29 1 Displays The following will
33. the alias of the caller appear in the display once the call is established 7 23 4 Rejecting a Selective Call When a Selective Call is being received the radio is ringing you can reject the call by pressing either of the or buttons the W button or by turning the Voice Group Selector Control knob The call will be rejected and Reject appears on the callers display 7 23 5 Terminating a Selective Call Terminate a Selective Call call must be active by pressing the DO Y or Y buttons or by turning the Voice Group Selector Control knob HANGUP will appear in the display followed by the active talk group SELECTIVE ALERTS Selective alert messaging 1s an OTP feature that allows one of up to eight 8 pre programmed canned text messages to be sent from one radio to another The sender specifies a destination receiving radio selects one of the pre programmed text messages and then transmits it to the destination radio The message delivery system adds sender and time of day information and forwards the message to the destination receiving radio The sending radio receives a brief message noting the status of the transmission Received messages are stored in the radio until deleted or until the radio is rebooted Received messages do not survive a reboot 7 24 1 Defining Messages All selective alert messages are pre defined The messages are programmed and provisioned remotely by your OpenSky system administr
34. the bottom line line 3 of the display see Table 7 2 7 9 1 Display s Top Line The display s top line of text changes as the gt and buttons are pressed to scroll through the available menu options see Table 7 4 When the dwell display is present the selected talk group will be displayed Other information such as alert messages will scroll across the top line of the display 7 9 2 Display s Second Line The second line will displays information such as active menu login prompt emergency status and dwell display messages as described in the following section 7 9 3 Dwell Display When not engaged in menu selection the first two lines of the display default to the user defined display known as the dwell display The top line indicates the currently selected talk group The second line will display the currently selected profile caller ID alias received talk group and current channel name Press the button repeatedly to scroll through and view one of these second line options Alias is a logical ID name such as J_ Smith The name corresponds to a user ID such as 003 542 0001 30 MM23772 Rev B 7 10 ALERT TONES The P7200 radio also provides audible Alert Tones or beeps to indicate the various operating conditions see Table 7 3 Table 7 3 Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Queued Call queued for processing Call Denied three short frees is out of coverage area or req
35. to Figure 9 1 Unsquelches the receiver and allows channel monitoring prior to transmission Momentarily removes the Channel Guard decoding from the channel Activates one of a number of programmable software options selected during PC programming Programmable options include hi low power settings keypad lock LCD contrast LCD and keypad back lighting MM23772 Rev B 9 2 2 Keypad P7250 Scan and P7270 System Models Only The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys Each key is described in the following subsections Figure 9 2 P7250 Scan Radio Front Panel FUNCTION Primary Function Allows the user to scroll through available systems groups or channels depending on personality programming Secondary Function Changes the selection for an item within a list Primary Function Accesses the pre stored menu Secondary Function Activates a selected item within a list This is similar to an Enter key Adds Deletes selected groups or channels from the Scan list of the currently selected system Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF Activates one of a number of programmable software options 79 MM23772 Rev B Figure 9 3 P7270 System Radio Front Panel FUNCTION Primary Function Allows the user to scroll through available systems gro
36. 0 Only clear an entry something like backspace but it clears everything and not only the last digit character Used in conjunction with alpha numeric keys for passwords and OpenSky functions P7270 Only See page 34 for additional information 26 MM23772 Rev B 7 3 7 4 DISPLAY The P7200 display is made up of 3 lines Lines and 2 contain twelve alpha numeric character blocks each The 3 line displays radio status icons If programmed the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when operating radio controls See the operation sections of this manual for specific display characteristics SSH Foch Line 1 Selected Talk Group Line 2 Caller D Afias Line 3 icon and position Figure 7 2 Blank Radio Display RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display see Table 7 2 The battery charge indicator illustrates approximate level only based on battery voltage Table 7 2 Status Icons Descriptions Steady Radio is data registered Steady Stealth mode is enabled all tones and display backlight is disabled voice is still heard EO Steady Battery charge indicator Flashing Low battery indicator Steady Indicates Selective Call mode Steady Indicates received signal strength MEM VTAC Connection Indicator Indicates th
37. 2 Rev B 3 1 OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain under power lines or bridges inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit Mountains can also reduce the range of the unit In areas where transmission or reception is poor some improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the antenna is vertical Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communications Vehicular operation can be aided with the use of an externally mounted antenna Battery condition is another important factor in the trouble free operation of a portable radio Always properly charge the batteries EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION For optimum audio clarity at the receiving radio s hold the portable radio approximately two inches from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level Keep the antenna in a vertical position when receiving or transmitting a message Do not hold the antenna when receiving a message and especially do not hold when transmitting a message Do NOT hold onto the antenna when the radio is powered on WARNING 3 1 1 Antenna Care and Replacement Do not use the portable radio with a damaged or missing antenna A minor burn may result if a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin Replace a damaged antenna immedia
38. 2 Disabling Stealth Mode To re enable all lighting side tones and exit Stealth Mode press any key other than PTT or Emergency This returns to the Dwell Display The display lights indicator lights and side tones are re enabled The stealth mode icon disappears With stealth mode on pressing any radio button other than the mic s PTT button or the emergency button on front panel will immediately turn stealth mode off For WARNING example pressing the C button on the front panel will turn stealth mode off ADJUSTING SIDE TONE AUDIO LEVEL The radio sounds confirming tones called side tones when its buttons are pressed Most users find this audible confirmation helpful when navigating the menus Side tone audio level can be adjusted or turned completely off using the Side Menu For covert operations it may be necessary to turn off side tones For safety s sake turning off the radio during covert operations is not recommended If the radio is operating properly but side tones are not heard when the menu buttons are pressed the side tones are probably turned off To turn them back on access the Side Tone menu and select a setting other than off Use the following procedure set side tone level 1 Press the or buttons to cycle through the menu until Side Menu is displayed 2 Press O or W to change to the desired level Off Low Medium and High To turn side tones completely off use
39. 21 3 ProScan The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multi site applications depending on the version of radio flash code ProScan is an improved multi site system scanning algorithm designed to replace ProSound scanning ProScan provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the radio to communicate on when the selected system drops below a predefined level This 1s accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compares it with the 67 MM23772 Rev B 8 22 8 23 signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacent scan list The signal quality metric used for the ProScan algorithm is based on a combination of both Received Signal Strength Indicator RSSI and Control Channel Verification CCV measurements When the selected system degrades to a pre programmed level the radio will begin to look for a better control channel Once a control channel that exceeds the pre programmed parameters is found the radio will change to the new system and emit a tone if enabled through programming If the control channel is completely lost the radio will enter Wide Area System scanning and search the programmed adjacent systems until a suitable control channel is found EMERGENCY OPERATION The radio s ability to declare an emergency clear an emergency remain locked on an emergency system and group and the emergency audio and dis
40. 30 second intervals Press the PTT to stop the short transmissions To send a voice message press the PTT and speak into the microphone To clear an emergency from the transmitting radio perform one of the following steps e Change systems e Change channels if not prohibited by programming e Cycle power by turning radio off and then back on e Press the Clear and Emergency buttons simultaneously providing the Clear Emergency option is enabled in the Supervisory Options in the personality 9 20 2 Receiving an Emergency Group Call l 2 Select the desired P25 System and Talk Group Channel When the radio detects an incoming Emergency Group Call the radio will sound an alert tone and RXEMER will appear in the display Voice or emergency transmissions will be heard at the receiving radio To clear an emergency from the receiving radio perform one of the following steps e Change systems e Change channels if not prohibited by programming e Cycle power by turning radio off and then back on e Press the Clear and Emergency buttons simultaneously providing the Clear Emergency option is enabled in the Supervisory Options in the personality 94 MM23772 Rev B 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels non trunked 10 1 CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the
41. A TIO Nica rain 48 1 TURNINGON TEE RADIO seisin a 48 Sl C ONTROL lnea 48 SL WBUOMS and KODS ic 49 8 2 2 Keypad P7250 Scan and P7270 System Models Only ccssessesesseseeeeeeeeeeees 50 Ss DISPEA Vora oe E ese A ea tea 52 Sd RADIO STATUS ICON Sd ER 53 00 SERIE COLOR ACE DD oora di 54 0 STATUS MESSAGES tc 54 Sk ERROR MESSAGE Soil 55 0 ALERT TONES si a SS 55 99 SYSTEMESELEC TION carie lil ees 56 610 GROUP CHANNEL SPLEC TION Seis 56 Sll MODIFY SCAN TS a A E At a 37 S S So fo EN Ode r a E E S 57 11 2 ScarMo do 57 6 12 NUISANCE DELETE SYSTEM MODEL ccsa iia 58 SA BACK EAGHT OVOP ernment Serre een E ver rey ve 58 Olt CONTRAST ADIUS Totana IO AO 58 8 15 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY sana 58 6 16 LOCKING UNEOCKING RE VRAD erana ii 58 Sl HIGH LOW POWER ADIUS TIME Nacsa wicca ede eee eee 59 Sil Usmo the Menu BUON ia 59 8 17 2 Using the Pre Programmed Option ButtonN ooooocccnnncnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnaninnnoss 59 VSS MENU a ia iia 59 SLS Menut Iten selechon Proce Saneren a a a a 60 roves DICTA VOICE OPERATION rara S 62 SAS E Clear Mode A A a A 62 SA2 DistalMode ic 62 BOS PAVE MOU E rad 62 SA Puya Opera O a a e a a a A 63 820 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS espia ld 64 S20 L Tormine Scan on and O a cuties teins a alan eed nda Sane eae 64 8 20 2 Addins Groups toa Scan Lists coi ee elo 65 8 20 3 Deletins Groups troma Camy a 66 9 2 0 4 Naane Delle eta 66 8 21 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS 0
42. Compliance Testing Distances ccocoooooonooononooanoccncnnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononos 12 Table 6 12 Options and ACCESS Oia 22 Table Jol Key pad FUNCION aia 26 MM23772 Rev B TABLE OF CONTENTS Table 7 2 Status Icons Descriptions Table 7 3 Alert Tones Table 7 4 Basic P7200 OpenSky Menu Structure Table 7 5 Keypad Function Commands Table 7 6 Scan Modes Table 7 7 Status of Selective Alert Messages Table 7 8 Emergency Calls vs Emergency Alerts Table 8 1 Display Descriptions Table 8 2 Alert Tones Table 8 3 Menu Item Information Table 8 4 Information Display Table 8 5 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operation Table 9 1 Display Descriptions Table 9 2 Alert Tones Table 9 3 Menu Item Information Table 9 4 Information Display Table 9 5 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operation Table 10 1 Display Descriptions Table 10 2 Alert Tones Table 10 3 Menu Item Information Table 10 4 Information Display Table 10 5 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operation Table 12 1 Troubleshooting MM23772 Rev B 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS 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 warning elsewhere in this manual violates safe
43. Group calls are stored in the bottom half of the list 1 10 The most recent call is stored in position 1 the second most recent call is stored in position 2 etc CALL RECEIVED LIST WHCI 10 INDIVIDUAL Most recently received calls WHGC 10 Figure 8 10 Calls Received Lists To access this list press the key twice Use the gt or buttons or buttons to scroll through the list Pressing the key will display the time elapsed since the call was received After pressing an example of the display is shown in Figure 8 11 Figure 8 11 WHC Individual Call Display Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed logical ID Powering the radio OFF and ON will clear this list 69 MM23772 Rev B 70 8 23 2 Sending an Individual Call 8 23 2 1 Pre Stored Individual Calls The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Pre Stored Individual Call System Model Radio l To select a pre stored individual phone number enter the individual call mode using the key k 1S displayed Then scroll through the list of stored numbers using the or key 2 Press the PTT button when the radio is clear to transmit dl turns ON L turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the called individual s name if found in the list of stored individuals or LID followed by the logical ID number of the unit being called The message I HDL displays on line two
44. IS to the Mobile End System MES e g P7200 portable radio This form of encryption provides airlink security Voice encryption is handled either automatically or manually Automatic encryption is initiated through the Unified Administration Server UAS for a specific talk group and requires nothing from the user Manual encryption is initiated by two or more radio users Both methods of encryption are discussed in the following sections O When a user transmits encrypted voice any listening users with different encryption keys hear distorted voice and No Access appears in the radio display NOTE 45 MM23772 Rev B 7 27 1 Automatic Encryption For automatic encryption a system administrator will select the talk group to be encrypted at the interface to the UAS Once the talk groups have been selected and identified as secure credentials for key generation are generated automatically by the system and provisioned to authorized users This process requires that authorized users login to the network and be authenticated Encryption keys require no manual handling and are never sent in the clear over any network interface or airlink 7 27 1 1 Using Automatic Encryption 1 Locate the talk group that has been encrypted at the system administrator level 2 Pls Login appears in the display unless the keypad was used to log in 3 Login normally by entering your User ID and Password If a user 1s engaged in a cal
45. LS ec cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 36 MIN Recenrme a Voce alli ideal 36 TNO ras ati a Voice ali iii dadd 36 ADJUSTING AUDIO TREBLE LEVEL oa Sis 36 TALK GROUP LOCK OUT ds 36 Pak AOCKOUG A Tale OtTOUP idad 37 PR Unlock a Tall Grp ti 31 SC ANANN rio stneheeeee 38 14228 ASCICCUING Scan OS ia 38 7 22 2 Checking or Changing Active Scan Mode ooooocccnnccccncconoccnnncnnnnnconaccnoncnnnnononacononccnnnnnnns 39 122 y SA O A E Canis anaes 39 NAKING SELECTIVE CAD LS usarios cid 39 7 23 1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call P7270 Only oooonnnnnnnccnnonononncnnnnnnononononononcnnnnnnnos 40 232 PE ECVE C US GS Peed Dil ica 40 Ll GNCCEPUNG A SCICCUV 6 Calc 4 T2347 REjectno a Selec Ca a E NE 4 723 5 Lerminaino a SClective Cal lil 4 SELECTIVEATERES aa a rio 41 TZ AL Denne Messaces dd ti iii ida 41 NS O A ot ake cenacwat ENE A A E ONE EE T E 42 Tadd Rocer me a MESS UN O eine ies 43 7 24 4 Deleting a Selective Alert Message idas 43 MAKING INTERCONNECT CALLS P7270 ONE Vi a 43 EMERGENCY COMMUNICA TIONS 5300 ti tas 43 7 26 1 Declaring an Emergency Call or Alert illa 44 1202 Rececivine an Emer ene y Call N S 44 120 3 DISMISSIDS an EME 45 1204 Cleatinean Emercency Call ol Alert das 45 OPENSKY ENCRYPTION a lite 45 2 lt AUOMatie EnCIyDUO ais a a a a a E 46 Hedi Manval Encry pion PIZ TO ONIN as 46 DY NAMIC REOGROUPING 00 a 47 Slee COORDINA TES ee er re ee re ee 47 MM23772 Rev B TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EDACS OPER
46. M GROUP CHANNEL knob and or the gt or keys If the selected group is currently on the list pressing 4D will display on line three If the scan list status icon is blank the group can be added to the scan list by pressing the key Hi wil be displayed on line three Press the key a second time to set the group to Priority 2 A is displayed on line three Press a third time to set the group to Priority 1 A is displayed on line three The priority level section sequence only advances the group to the next high priority level and stops at priority level 1 To select a lower priority level the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority If the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2 the previously assigned group will change to non priority scanning One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed SCAH DIS The radio is not programmed to scan FIXED Pi A Priority group has been pre programmed into the radio A new Priority group cannot be selected FIs D LST A fixed scan list has been pre programmed into the radio It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the radio O To quickly view multiple group scan status press then slowly but consistently rotate the group knob Each group status will appear on the display NOTE Sy
47. OCKING UNDTOCKING KEYPAD epii a a it 104 10 15 HIGH LOW POWER ADIJUSTMEN Tas 105 PO AS a Usm the Menu BUON A A A AS 105 10 15 2 Using the Pre Programmed Option ButtonN ooocccccnccccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoos 105 TOTS MENU calorias amet 105 IO TO T Menu Item selection Proces Soteria A 106 10 17 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION cerra E A E 108 WOW Clear Modeen O E eae 108 O IFZ Dreta Mode ct E O A S 108 IDAS PINE MOJ G essri N E NS 109 IOT NAO AAA O O Bts lbs sedshiank uous 110 01 RECENINCACADLDE aaa iii 111 10 19 SENDING A CALL eie caos 111 11 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE tac 112 IEA AMMERSIDBER iu 112 MM23772 Rev B TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING wassssccsscassss ccnshscasscaacsatendisacdscaasssacebasecascdsasstcssssasasassssaccesssosancdsssssasbanss 113 FIGURES Freure 4 1 Removing the Battery Lar caes 17 Pistre 4 7 Attachins the Battery Pac a a 17 Proure Sal P7230 Select Model Radi eis criii ocio E 20 Figure 5 22 P7 250 Sain Models oi cies season 20 Piste Pp 7270 oy stem Modelo A ss 21 ELE TAE Toprand io 24 Figure 7 2 Blank Radio DISPO EE E 27 Ter A TEE OF EE D A T TRI wore eee en eer ne 28 Fistire 1 3 Personality Structure Example nse a a e R 29 Pisire 6 1 Top ank Side Vie Wild ibid 48 Figures 2 P230 otan Radio Front Panel a E 50 Figure 8 3 P7270 System Radio Front Pal ide 51 FPeure S A Rado DIS iii 52 Pouces o TECO CED rres e E E n 54 FPisure 3 72 Mena TiS play eree a e a a a 59 Pisure
48. Operator s Manual MM23772 Rev B Apr 07 M A COM P7200 Series Portable Radios E Tyco Electronics Our commitment Your advantage MM23772 Rev B MANUAL REVISION HISTORY DATE REASON FOR REVISION Jao Dec 06 Updated operation info B Apr 07 Added EDACS Conventional P25 operation M A COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could be improved Submit your comments and suggestions to Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment M A COM Inc Fax your comments to 1 434 455 6851 Technical Publications or 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway e mail us at techpubs tycoelectronics com Lynchburg VA 24501 NOTICE The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M A COM Inc Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States This device is made under license under one or more of the following U S Patents 4 590 473 4 636 791 5 148 482 5 185 796 5 271 017 5 377 229 4 716 407 4 972 460 5 502 767 5 146 497 5 164 986 5 185 795 The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile reverse engineer or disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code
49. RF exposure e ALWAYS use M A COM authorized accessories antennas batteries belt clips speaker mics etc Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded Refer to Table 6 1 e As noted in Table 2 1 ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna AT LEAST 1 1 cm 0 43 inches from the body and at least 2 5 cm 1 00 inch from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded However to provide the best sound quality to 11 MM23772 Rev B the recipients of your transmission M A COM recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm 2 inches from mouth and slightly off to one side Table 2 1 RF Exposure Compliance Testing Distances TESTED DISTANCES RADIO FREQUENCY worst case scenario poy Fes The information in this section provides the information needed to make the user aware of RF exposure and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio 2 2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE COMPATIBILITY During transmissions this M A COM radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems To avoid such interference turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals aircraft and blasting sites 12 MM2377
50. T when the transmission is complete LOCKING UNLOCKING KEYPAD 1 Press button 2 Within second press the Option button on the side of the radio HIGH LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming Within conventional systems transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis There are two ways to toggle between high and low power 9 15 1 Using the Menu Button 1 Press 2 Using the 4 or keys scroll until the cursor gt appears to the left of TX POWER in the display 3 Press again to toggle between High and Low power 4 POWER HIGH or POWER LOW will appear momentarily on the top line of the display 9 15 2 Using the Pre Programmed Option Button Press the Option button POWER HIGH or POWER LOW will appear momentarily on the top line of the display MENU The Menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming Upon radio power up the menu item that 1s at the top of the menu list will always be displayed first Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position 1 To enter the menu mode press 2 Upon entering the menu selection mode Menu options will appear in the display see Figure 9 6 87 MM23772 Rev B Figure 9 6 Menu Disp
51. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY CONVENTIONS wvssscssiesctelistesdaasiensessivectiactiesecaliscescaassawseubivecscaciiescebisesshediaauseediaisbiasauescsnbine 10 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION oa tn 11 2A REEXPOSURE GUIDELINES o AA 11 2 2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE COMPATIBILITY occcccnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonccnnnnnnnnnnos 12 OPERATING TIPS vrci irre caa ue oda orea coassa EE assess becca daa sed ea eas ata EE EEEE NEEESE EEEE 13 31l EPFHCIENT RADIOOPERA TON a N R 13 ILL Antenna Care and Replacement 13 z2 Electone DEVICES a 13 He OSE AT o o ds 14 JLA Blectrie Blasina Capsule leia 14 LS Potentially Explosive Atmospheres siirsin e a iaa e nn Eisa 14 IAE AAA arnee oaaae oso eaa aneao aa eaaa aeaaeae a aeae a aa aa aaaeaii aia 15 Ac CONDITIONING BATTERY PACKS xiii dale 15 A Lol Conditonne NIMH battery PICS a eee 15 4 1 2 Conditioning NiCD Battery Packs oocccccccccnccncnonooonnononnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnannos 15 A Awd Additonal Information rial iii 15 diz ECHARCGINGBATTERO PACKS lao teiaiscraras 16 A Charee GUISA 16 4o DATTERYTACKUSAGE 0 os 16 kak EUA a o Po TEO EOI 16 44 CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK cosa oaee o saveasinendeindaadenatetnnseatomedebvensions 17 wee ReEmovins the Battery PACK ati ii ias 17 Ao Atachino tne Batey Packs doi doi 177 AD DALTTERY DESPOSA La Ii iio 18 INTRODUCTION sess ssssscssiessescassseascsiveseccassasacssivedevenssasgacalsadecsasdasecsaivededeassaseccalsadedcassasec a
52. ack in the same mode it received the call For example if a clear group is entered in the scan list it will only receive clear calls If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list 1t can receive clear and private calls provided autoselect was programmed in the radio The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected group If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes clear digital private only the first occurrence of the group will be used Table 10 5 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operation pene INES CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE RANA RECEIVE RECEIVE RECEIVE assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded 110 MM23772 Rev B Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from NOTE attempting to de compile reverse engineer or to disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human readable form 10 18RECEIVING A CALL 1 Select desired conventional system and channel or turn scan ON and make sure desired channel is in scan list 2 When the radio receives a call the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear
53. adio controls are operated Line 1 system Line 2 group Line 3 icons Figure 8 4 Radio Display 52 MM23772 Rev B 8 4 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display see Table 8 1 The battery icon indicates approximate level only based on battery voltage Table 8 1 Display Descriptions Steady Busy transmitting or receiving Flashing call queued Steady special call mode individual or telephone E Steady during all radio transmissions Steady transmit at low power If icon is not visible transmit at high power E Steady battery charge indicator Flashing Low battery indicator Steady Indicates the current channel is set up as an analog channel Steady trunked system in Failsoft mode TEE Steady group or channel in scan list OH js Steady priority 2 group or channel Steady priority 1 group or channel Steady rotates clockwise scan mode enabled If icon is not visible scan is disabled Steady transmit in encrypt mode Flashing receiving an encrypted call Steady Indicates the current channel is set up as a ProVoice or Aegis channel 53 MM23772 Rev B 8 5 8 6 TRI COLOR LED Tri Color LED Multi Mode Figure 8 5 Tri Color LED The Tri Color LED changes
54. adios only Direct Access Press 4 to enter the system select mode Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired system Press W The radio will move to the selected system METHOD 4 Select model radios only If programmed press the button to scroll through and change systems The display registers the new system name on line one 84 MM23772 Rev B 9 8 9 9 NOTE Example If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob direct access to systems is not available Press or E to scroll through different sets of 16 systems each banks 1f more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1 System 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 Press 4 South is the currently selected system Press 430 Press 4 to select West system Press West is the newly selected system GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION Several methods can be used to select a new group or channel METHOD 1 METHOD 2 METHOD 3 METHOD 4 From the control knob 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 number position The display registers the new group name on line two If the knob is moved to a position greater th
55. ality list by selecting any index other than 0 or toggle between the two lists by pressing the key If wrap is enabled the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list 8 24 MM23772 Rev B CALL PERSONALITY RECEIVED LIST LIST WHCI 10 Programmable 1 10 From Keypad Preprogrammed into radio WHGC 10 INDV 99 Figure 8 12 Calls Received and Personality Lists The saved call list shows all ten storage locations If no calls have been received the saved call list will be empty and the pre stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode When in the saved call list pressing the key toggles the time stamp ON and OFF The time stamp indicates how long ago the call was received When in the pre stored list pressing the key toggles the Logical IDentification LID ON and OFF TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS 8 24 1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call When the radio receives a telephone interconnect call a call directed only to the user s radio it un mutes on the assigned working channel and displays Y The first line displays PHOME The second line displays IT MDW Proceed with the call Press PTT to talk release PTT to listen 8 24 2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call 3 24 2 1 Pre Stored Number Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call 1 System Model To select a previously stored p
56. all conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase For purposes of this warranty batteries shall be deemed defective if 1 the battery capacity is less than 80 rated capacity or 2 the battery develops leakage lf any battery fails to meet the foregoing warranty Seller shall correct the failure by issuing a replacement battery upon receipt of the defective battery at an Authorized Service Center ASC or M A COM factory for OpenSky Equipment only Replacement batteries shall be warranted only for the remaining unexpired warranty period of the original battery This warranty becomes void if 1 The battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse detrimental exposure or has been involved in an accident 2 The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radio equipment for which it is specified The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims based upon defects in or non conformity of any battery 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 foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed implied or statutory NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY IN NO
57. an alert tone 8 21 2 Priority System Scan The radio can also be programmed for Priority System Scan The priority system is the desired or preferred system While receiving the control channel of the selected system the radio will periodically leave the selected system and search for the control channel of the priority system This is done at a programmable rate defined by the value in the Priority Scan Time control unless the ProScan algorithm is enabled as explained in the following sections This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed or when the call is received If the priority system control channel is found or meets the predefined criteria lt ProScan gt the radio will automatically switch to the priority system 8 21 2 1 Enabling the Wide Area System Scan Function If the radio cannot find the control channel of the selected system and begins to wide area system scan the radio will only scan for the priority system control channel if the priority system is in the wide area scan list 21 2 2 When ProScan is Enabled The radio monitors the priority system and will switch to the priority system if the criteria defined by the controls in the ProScan Options dialog box are met If ProScan is enabled the rate at which the radio will scan for the priority system is defined by the System Sample Time control located in the ProScan Options dialog box See Section 8 21 3 for more information on ProScan 8
58. an the number of programmed groups the highest programmed group will remain selected The O button can be programmed to provide access to a 2 bank of 16 group number positions 17 32 P7270 System and P7250 Scan model radios only From keypad If group selection is programmed as the primary function of and select a group by pressing or to scroll through the group list The display registers the new group name on line two P7270 System model radios only Direct Access Press to enter the group select mode Press the numeric key mapped to the desired group Press W The radio will move to the selected group P7230 Select model radios only If programmed for groups press the O button to change groups The display registers the new group name on line two If programmed for channels press the button to change the channel The display registers the new channel MODIFY SCAN LIST 9 9 1 P7270 System Model 1 Press to toggle scan OFF and verify F is not displayed 2 Select group or channel 3 Press once to remove group or channel from list 85 MM23772 Rev B 9 10 9 11 9 12 A Hey y Press once to add as a normal group or channel Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group Press three times to add as a Priority 1 group Press to re start scanning 9 9 2 P7250 Scan Model A 6 7 Press to toggle scan OFF and verify F is not displayed Select group or channel Press on
59. ance manual or contact your System Administrator 19 MM23772 Rev B Figure 5 1 P7230 Select Model Radio Figure 5 2 P7250 Scan Model 20 MM23772 Rev B Figure 5 3 P7270 System Model 5 1 WATER RESISTANCE The P7200 series portable radios operate reliably even under adverse conditions These radios meet MIL STD 810F specifications for driven rain humidity and salt fog 5 2 UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR UDC The Universal Device Connector UDC provides connections for external accessories such as a headset or a speaker microphone and for programming cables The UDC is located on the right side of the radio opposite the PTT Button The UDC facilitates programming and testing the radio The UDC pins perform different functions depending on the accessory attached to the UDC refer to the appropriate maintenance manual for more detailed information 21 MM23772 Rev B 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Table 6 1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P7200 series portable radios Refer to the maintenance manual or to M A COM s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure Always use M A COM authorized accessories antennas batteries belt clips speaker mics etc Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational Controlled Exposure RF compliance req
60. ates one of a number of programmable software options selected during PC programming Programmable options include hi low power settings keypad lock LCD contrast LCD and keypad back lighting 49 MM23772 Rev B 8 2 2 Keypad P7250 Scan and P7270 System Models Only The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys Each key is described in the following subsections Figure 8 2 P7250 Scan Radio Front Panel FUNCTION Primary Function Allows the user to scroll through available systems groups O ow or channels depending on personality programming Secondary Function Changes the selection for an item within a list Primary Function Accesses the pre stored menu Secondary Function Activates a selected item within the menu This is similar to an Enter key Adds Deletes selected groups or channels from the Scan list of the currently selected system Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF Activates one of a number of programmable software options 50 MM23772 Rev B Figure 8 3 P7270 System Radio Front Panel Primary Function Allows the user to scroll through available systems groups O Cw or channels depending on personality programming Secondary Function Changes the selection for an item within a list Primary Function Accesses the pre stored m
61. ator The radio user cannot create selective alert message content The entire selective alert message including the abbreviation can be up to 200 characters long When sending a selective alert message the radio may display one of the following status messages Table 7 7 41 MM23772 Rev B Table 7 7 Status of Selective Alert Messages STATUS MESSAGE DEFINITION Dest Down Receiving radio not logged on Not registered 7 24 2 Sending a Message The sending process has three steps First select the destination radio s User ID then select the alert message and finally send the message 7 24 2 1 Selecting a Destination Using the Keypad P7270 Only l 4 5 Using the keypad enter 7 At the AlertDst prompt enter the full User ID of the unit to send the message A shortened User ID number can be dialed using the following guidelines e If the radio being called is in the same region and agency enter only the last four digits e If the radio being called is in the same region but a different agency enter the last seven digits e If the radio being called is in another region or if the area is unknown enter all ten digits Press the key to activate the selection Use the O and W buttons or the and buttons to scroll through the available messages until the desired message is displayed Press the or key to send the message Observe Status Messages Table 7 7 to ensure proper delive
62. be displayed during the various states of data mode of operation Ts DATA Appears on top line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call Es DATA Appears on top line of display when the radio is receiving a data call DATA OFF Appears on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state DATA N Appears for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state 8 29 2 DATA OFF Operation The radio can be placed in the data disabled state by any of the following methods When the data state is disabled DATA OFF appears on the top line of the display e Declaring an emergency not to be used unless an actual emergency condition exists Alert tone will sound e Pressing the OPTION button if pre programmed for no data key Alert tone will sound e Pressing the no data ND key pre programmed 8 29 3 DATA ON Operation The data state is enabled by one of the following depending on how it was disabled DATA OH will appear on the top line in the display for two seconds then the display will return to normal e Pressing the no data ND key toggles data state ON or OFF e Clearing an emergency Valid only if the emergency caused Data OFF operation 8 29 4 Exiting Data Calls Under normal conditions the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call transmit or receive If during a data call o
63. bers but the phone number is known it can be entered directly from the keypad Start by pressing the 5 then enter the required number from the keypad The last number directly entered can be recalled by first pressing then pressing the E PTT button 2 A telephone ring can be heard from the speaker When someone answers the phone press the PTT button and speak into the microphone Release the PTT button to listen to the individual called Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time out expires or another group or system is selected 3 To terminate the call momentarily press the W button 8 24 3 Dual Tone Multi Frequency Overdial Conventional Mode Once the radio has established a connection to the public telephone system 1t may be necessary to over dial more digits to access banking services answering machines credit card calls or other types of systems that require Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF access digits Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signalling if a dial tone has already been accessed on the system This method makes a telephone interconnect call while operating in the conventional mode but will also function in trunked mode if a dial tone is directly accessible Telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing can be stored in t
64. call on the channel press the The channel is removed from the scan list until the radio is power cycled 8 13 BACKLIGHT ON OFF 1 Press to access the menu Press 4 to scroll through menu until BCKLGHT appears Press to select Backlight menu Press or to toggle backlight ON and OFF Press W to select new backlight setting 8 14 CONTRAST ADJUST Press to access the menu Press or to scroll through menu until CONTRAST appears Press to select Contrast menu Press or to adjust contrast setting from 1 4 Press W to select new contrast setting 8 15 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY P Press and hold the red Emergency Home button the length of time is programmable check with the system administrator TXEMER will flash in the display plus f and will be displayed After 2 3 seconds the transmit icon will turn off TXEMER and will remain until the emergency 1s cleared Press the PTT and will reappear Release PTT when the transmission is complete 8 16 LOCKING UNLOCKING KEYPAD l Ze Press button Within 1 second press the button on the side of the radio 58 MM23772 Rev B 8 17 8 18 HIGH LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming Within conventional systems transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis Within EDACS systems transmit power is adjustable on a per syste
65. cannot be manually entered into the radio by the user Contact the administrator if NOTE changes to the speed dial list are required 1 Scroll through the Menu options using the or button until Speed Dial appears in the second line of the display Using the O or W keys scroll through the pre programmed speed dial numbers until the desired number appears in the display and press the PTT button OR 2 Press and hold a key associated with a given number for more than three seconds For example press and hold the to open the Speed Dial Menu and display the third number in the speed dial list Press the PTT button A ring tone is sounded 40 MM23772 Rev B 7 24 If the other user accepts the call the called user s alias will appear in initiating caller s display The two are now in a private call until one ends the call or the call is terminated due to an initiated emergency If the called radio is involved in another selective call BUSY will appear on the second line of the display Unavailable is displayed when the call has not been answered after a minute timeout or when the other party is not registered on the network 7 23 3 Accepting a Selective Call 1 The radio will ring like a telephone indicating you are receiving a Selective Call 2 Press the to accept the incoming selective call 3 CONNECT will appear in the display followed by Lim 10 Min SEL CALL and
66. ce to remove group or channel from the list Press once to add as a normal group or channel Press twice to add as a Priority 2 group Press three times to add as a Priority group Press to re start scanning NUISANCE DELETE SYSTEM MODEL A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel 1 Turn Scan ON 2 When the radio receives a call on the channel press the gt The channel is removed from the scan list until the radio is power cycled BACKLIGHT ON OFF 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press or to scroll through menu until BCKLGHT appears 3 Press to select Backlight menu 4 Press or to toggle backlight ON and OFF 5 Press to select new backlight setting CONTRAST ADJUST 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press or to scroll through menu until CONTRAST appears 3 Press to select Contrast menu 4 Press or to adjust contrast setting from 1 4 5 Press to select new contrast setting 86 MM23772 Rev B 9 13 9 14 9 15 9 16 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY 1 Press and hold the red Emergency Home button the length of time is programmable check with the system administrator 2 IXEMER flashes in the display plus E andi will be displayed After 2 3 seconds the transmit icon turns off 3 TXEMER and remains until the emergency is cleared 4 Press the PTT and 1 reappears Release PT
67. cessary to move to another location or select another trunking system to re establish the control channel link for NOTE trunked mode operations CC SCAN is displayed on the group line until a control channel is accessed 8 2 CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio Figure 8 1 Push To Talk and option buttons are mounted on the side Figure 8 1 The front mounted keypad has no buttons on the P7230 Select model six buttons on the P7250 Scan model and 15 buttons on the P7270 System Radio VOICE GROUP SELECTION KNOB OPTION BUTTON 1 OPTION BUTTON 2 PTT BUTTON ANTENNA TRI COLOR LED EMERGENCY BUTTON POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB Figure 8 1 Top and Side View 48 MM23772 Rev B 8 2 1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB CONTROL KNOB EMERGENCY HOME BUTTON PTT BUTTON SIDE OPTION BUTTON 2 W SIDE OPTION BUTTON 1 O Applies power to and adjusts the receiver s volume Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio A single alert tone Gf enabled through programming indicates the radio is operational Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volum
68. ch console play the dispatch console plays an emergency tone whenever an emergency call is detected An emergency tone when it receives emergency tone plays for each new emergency or when a profile the message is changed assuming there is an emergency on one of the talk groups for the new profile If the orange LED is flashing rapidly the radio is receiving an emergency call If the LED is flashing every Y2 second the selected talk group is in the emergency state although not transmitting If the selected talk group is in the emergency state an asterisk displays next to the talk group name No emergency audio voice In addition to the Emergency Alert signal the microphone goes transmission hot mic capability hot for a predetermined length of time to allow for emergency available per programming by audio voice transmission The radio declaring the emergency has system administrator channel access priority Note that the User can also use the PTT after the pre determined hot mic audio transmission or during to extend the initial hot mic audio transmission 7 26 1 Declaring an Emergency Call or Alert 1 Press the red emergency button on the radio to enter emergency mode administrator This determines whether pressing the Emergency button sends an Emergency Call or just an Emergency Alert An Emergency Alert is always part of and NOTE sent with an Emergency Call O The emergency behavior for the selected profile 1s
69. check with the system administrator TXEMER will flash in the display plus and will be displayed After 2 3 seconds the transmit icon will turn off TXEMER and will remain until the emergency is cleared Press the PTT and will reappear Release PTT when the transmission is complete 10 14LOCKING UNLOCKING KEYPAD l Lo Press button Within 1 second press the Option button on the side of the radio 104 MM23772 Rev B 10 15HIGH LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming Within conventional systems transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis There are two ways to toggle between high and low power 10 15 1 Using the Menu Button 1 Press 2 Using the or key scroll until the cursor gt appears to the left of TX POWER in the display Press again to toggle between High and Low power 4 POWER HIGH or POWER LOW will appear momentarily on the top line of the display 10 15 2 Using the Pre Programmed Option Button Press the Option button POWER HIGH or POWER LOW will appear momentarily on the top line of the display 10 16MENU The Menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming Upon radio power up the menu item that is at the top of the menu list will always be displa
70. color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio see Figure 8 5 The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are Green Receiving Red Unencrypted transmission Orange Encrypted transmission STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation various radio Status Messages can be displayed The messages are described below MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION QUEUED Call Queued Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue SYS BUSY System Busy Indicates the system is busy no channels are currently available the queue is full or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is currently transmitting DENIED Call Denied Indicates the radio or talkgroup is not authorized to operate on the selected system and or talkgroup CC SCAN Control Indicates the control channel is lost and the radio has entered the Channel Scan Control Channel Scan mode to search for the control channel usually out of range indication WA SCAN Wide Area Indicates the radio has entered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a Scan new system 1f enabled through programming SYSC ON System Scan Indicates the System Scan features are enabled Features On SYSC OFF System Scan Indicates the System Scan features are disabled Features Off LOWBATT Low Battery Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the radio is no longer able to transmit The radio will still receive calls until the battery is disc
71. d Screen displays VNIC authentication of the radio x Contact system administrator NOAUTHM failed Screen displays The radio network ID has not been me Contact system administrator UNAUTH3 added to network The voice authentication security NOSUPRT policy is set to only allow Contact system administrator authenticated users Screen displays i i An invalid password has been Verify the password and re enter BAD PWD entered The radio may be too hot The Screen displays radio will cease transmitting if it vel ue rane aoe B artemping a transmit Report this failure to authorized OVR TEMP exceeds an operational temperature a technician threshold Radio powers off for Radio may be experiencing very Have the battery checked by no apparent reason low voltage authorized technician Encrypted calls cannot Contact system administrator to r YP Not authorized to use ee ee oe be made encryption privileges Return to coverage area if possible If Radio will not Radio may be out of coverage area overheated let radio cool before retrying transmit or may be overheated transmission Report this failure to an authorized technician 113 MM23772 Rev B BATTERY WARRANTY M A COM Inc hereinafter Seller warrants to the original purchaser for use hereinafter Buyer that nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and sh
72. d into the radio as well as Display FEATURES certain information required to add features to the radio Informational display only No user selectable settings DISP KEY Displays current encryption key Informational display only No selectable settings 89 MM23772 Rev B Table 9 4 Information Display HSD RATE Data Transfer Rate PRS VER Software Version DSP__RAM DSP Software Version FLASH Software FLSH VER r released 01A revision state M A COM C 2004 Copyright 9 17 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three 3 different voice modes clear analog digital and private encrypted The voice modes are programmed on a per channel basis within each conventional system 9 17 1 Clear Mode The Clear Mode is a voice mode in which the radio transmits and receives only clear analog voice signals These analog signals are non digitized and non encrypted Clear mode transmissions can be monitored easily by unauthorized persons Channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive digital or private messages NOTE 9 17 2 Digital Mode The Digital Mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals Digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver Groups and channels programmed for digital operation transmit only digital signals Individual phone calls I Calls are answered back i
73. e scan is disabled Steady Channel Guard enabled If icon is not visible Channel Guard is disabled 10 3 TRI COLOR LED Tri Color LED T Multi Mode Figure 10 5 Tri Color LED The Tri Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio see Figure 10 5 The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are 100 MM23772 Rev B Green Receiving Red Unencrypted transmission Orange Encrypted transmission 10 4 STATUS MESSAGES During radio operation various radio Status Messages can be displayed The messages are described below MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION TALKARND Talkaround Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talkaround mode no repeater LOW BATT Low Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the radio is no longer Battery able to transmit The radio will still receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation at which time the radio will automatically shutdown VOL 31 Volume Indicates the current volume level The volume level display ranges from Level OFF silent to 31 loudest 10 4 1 Error Messages If either of the Error Messages shown below is displayed the radio is programmed incorrectly or needs Servicing phe or HIG L PowerUp only Where xxx is the error code and HSF ERR or Diis U ERE is the message 10 5 ALERT TONES The P7200 radio provides audible Aler
74. e setting While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume level i e VOL 31 The volume range is from a minimum programmed level of zero displayed as OFF in the display up to 31 which is the loudest level Selects systems or group channels depending on programming This is a 16 position rotary knob Note A mechanical stop which can limit the positions accessed 1s shipped with the radio but must be installed To install the mechanical stop remove the channel knob loosen the set screw on the channel knob metal base using a 1 27mm hex wrench and remove the channel knob metal base Replace the 16 channel ring with the channel stop ring located at the desired channel Reinstall the channel knob metal base tighten the set screw and reinstall the channel knob Automatically selects the pre programmed Group System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration It can also be used to declare an emergency by pressing and holding for a programmed duration The button must be pre programmed for either operation but not both Push To Talk must be pressed before voice transmission begins In trunked mode the radio s ID is transmitted upon depression of the PTT button Refer to Figure 8 1 for the location of the PTT button Exits the current operation removing all displays associated with it and returns the radio to the selected talk group Terminates individual and telephone interconnect calls Activ
75. e client is connected to a VIAC 27 MM23772 Rev B 7 5 TRI COLOR LED 7 6 Tri Color LED Figure 7 3 Tri Color LED The Tri Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio see Figure 7 3 In OpenSky mode only two radio states are reflected by the LED and the status they represent are Green Receiving Red Transmitting Orange If the LED is flashing rapidly the radio is receiving an emergency call If the LED is flashing every Y2 second the selected talk group is in the emergency state although not transmitting If the selected talk group is in the emergency state an asterisk will be displayed next to the talk group name LOG IN TO THE NETWORK Login occurs either automatically auto registration if the radio has a valid registration or if enabled and authorized for encryption Section 7 27 requires the user to enter a User ID and password If encryption is enabled and authorized on the radio the user will be prompted to Pls Login with the 1 login command a User ID and password l 2 3 4 5 Press 1 Login command Enter the full 10 digit User ID Press the key Enter the password e If the radio is configured for alpha numeric passwords and the password has consecutive duplicate numbers MES33 for example enter between the consecutive duplicate numbers so the radio will not interpret the entry as a letter D
76. e modes are programmed on a per channel basis within each conventional system 10 17 1 Clear Mode The Clear Mode is a voice mode in which the radio transmits and receives only clear analog voice signals These analog signals are non digitized and non encrypted Clear mode transmissions can be monitored easily by unauthorized persons Channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive digital or private messages NOTE 10 17 2 Digital Mode The Digital Mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals Digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver Groups and channels programmed for digital operation transmit only digital signals Individual phone calls I Calls are answered back in the mode in which they were received assuming the call or hang time is still active Individual phone all call and emergency calls are transmitted clear if the digital mode is disabled or inoperative If receiving an analog I Call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time When using the lWHE feature to respond to an I Call after the hang time has expired the call is transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed for the current system if the ID being called is not in the I Call list If the ID is in the I Call list then the call is transmitted as defined by the I Call mode programmed in the list for that ID The
77. ed to only receive not initiate selective calls Selective calls are terminated if an emergency is declared The network limits selective calls to ten 10 minutes maximum E NOTE If a Selective Call is attempted without registration No Priv 1s displayed NOTE 7 23 1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call P7270 Only 1 Enter 8 the User ID number of the user being called and the key no dashes or spaces This feature must be enabled by the administrator S lt destination user id gt A shortened User ID number can be dialed using the following guidelines e If the radio being called is in the same region and agency enter only the last four digits e If the radio being called is in the same region but a different agency enter the last seven digits e If the radio being called is in another region or if the area is unknown enter all ten digits 2 Press PTT and release to ring the other user The ring tone is sounded If the other user accepts the call the called user s alias will appear in initiating caller s display The two are now in a private call until one ends the call the call is terminated due to an initiated emergency or the maximum time limit of ten 10 minutes is reached If the called radio is busy BUSY will appear in the second line of the display 7 23 2 Selective Call Using Speed Dial Speed dial numbers are defined and provisioned by the OpenSky network administrator and
78. efault emergency and emergency capable talk groups can be locked out 1f they are NOT in an emergency state If a talk group is locked out and is subsequently changed to the currently selected talk group 1t will automatically be 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 In this case they must be manually unlocked 1f desired 7 21 1 Lock Out a Talk Group 1 Use the or buttons to scroll through the menu choices until LockOutMenu appears in the display 2 Use the O or W keys to scroll through the list of talk groups if any until the user group you want to lock out appears in the display 3 Press the key to select the lockable talk group 4 lt appears next to the locked out talk group 7 21 2 Unlock a Talk Group 1 Use the or buttons to scroll through the menu choices until LockOutMenu appears in the display 2 Use the or W keys to scroll through the list of talk groups if any until the user group you want to unlock appears in the display 3 Use the key to unlock the displayed talk group e Changing the active profile removes any lockouts you have made Tene e Turning off the radio removes any lockouts you have made 37 MM23772 Rev B 7 22 SCANNING 7 22 1 Selecting Scan Modes Three scanning modes are available for the radio but only one can be active a
79. elect the radio unit to call callee source ID from the pre programmed individual call list or enter the ID number on the radio keypad Press and hold the PTT When grant tone is received if enabled through programming speak into the microphone Release the PTT 9 19 2 Receiving an Individual Call 1 The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality monitor normal selective Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired channel is in the scan list 93 MM23772 Rev B When the radio receives a P25 call the radio will unmute and the ID of the transmitting radio will appear in the display Press the PTT button to respond Unanswered calls will appear in the Who Has Called WHC list 9 20 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE O There is no method available for a system wide Emergency clear An emergency group call must be cleared on each individual radio NOTE 9 20 1 Declaring an Emergency Group Call Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group Channel Press the red emergency button on the top of the radio The radio will broadcast a short emergency transmission with the emergency bit set PXEMER will appear in the display of the transmitting radio While the PTT is NOT pressed the mic will be open and the radio will broadcast an approximately 2 second transmission e g background noise which will be repeated at 10
80. ell display menu can be turned off by network administration personnel Table 7 4 Basic P7200 OpenSky Menu Structure amanna Ueo MonuName gorand seora kees Usage Notes To From Dwell Display CIN registration RF sync and transceiver status codes bit error rates and RSSI data Engineering Display Menu may not be available per programming Displays radio system connection data For engineering use QO E Si OFF ON llent Emergency SilentEmerg Use or W to toggle between OFF ON Press to enable GD E Operating Mode available modes Use or W to choose an available mode Press and e g OTP OCF confirm Y N with O or Y and Y again GD E GPS Fi current latitude and longitude GPS latitude and longitude position of currently tuned to le g GPS GPS Site GPS degrees minutes seconds base station GPS Site or V TAC GPS scrolls across ws Aged paps top line of the display GPS Aged indicates VTAC coordinates haven t been updated for more that 2 minutes D E User ID ae eo Pie cn logged User s identification name scrolls across top line of the serie eee D E IP Address Radio s IP address Radio s Internet Protocol IP address scrolls across top line IP Address of the display D E Station Identification station s call sign Station s identification name scrolls across top line of the Station ID display if programmed GO E Stealth Mode display backlight
81. em Busy three low pitched System busy or unable to complete call Call Denied one low pitched Radio is not authorized on the system or group Carrier Control five high pitched one long low PTT depressed for maximum length of time Timer pitched Low Battery one low pitched one short mid Low battery pitched TX Low Battery one low pitched After PTT battery too low to transmit Alert 55 MM23772 Rev B 8 9 SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1 From the control knob If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION control knob select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position 1 16 The display registers the new system name on line one The button can be programmed to provide access to a 2 bank of 16 system number positions 17 32 METHOD 2 System and Scan model radios only From the keypad If system selection is programmed as the primary function of and E select a system by pressing or E to scroll through the system list The display registers the new system name on line one METHOD 3 System model radios only Direct Access Press 4 to enter the system select mode Press the numeric key which is mapped to the desired system Press W The radio will move to the selected system METHOD 4 Select model radios only If programmed press the button to scroll through and change systems The display registers the new system name on line one If syst
82. em selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob direct access to systems will not be available Pressing or will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each banks if more than 16 systems are programmed into the NOTE radio The systems within each bank are then selectable via the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1 Example System 1 North Group 1 Group 1 2 South 2 Group 2 3 East 3 Group 3 4 West 4 Group 4 1 Press 45 South is the currently selected system 2 Press Press 4 to select West system 3 Press West is the newly selected system 8 10 GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION Several methods can be used to select a new group or channel METHOD 1 From the control knob 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 number position The display registers the new group name on line two If the knob is moved to a position greater than the number of programmed groups the highest programmed group will remain selected The button can be programmed to provide access to a 2 bank of 16 group number positions 17 32 56 MM23772 Rev B 8 11 METHOD 2 System and Scan model radios only From keypad If group selection is programmed as the primary function of gt and select a group by pressing or to scroll through the
83. emergencies INDIVIDUAL CALLS 8 23 1 Receiving and Responding to an Individual Call When the radio receives an individual call a call directed only to the user s radio it un mutes on the assigned working channel and displays The first line on the display shows the logical ID number of the unit sending the message or the associated name 1f the ID number is found in the individual call list The radio can be programmed to ring when an individual call is received If enabled the ring begins five seconds after the caller un keys and will continue until the PTT button the W button or the individual call mode is entered 68 MM23772 Rev B O The volume of the ring 1s adjustable through the volume control levels NOTE If a response is made by pressing the PTT to the call prior to the programmed call back time out the call will automatically be directed to the originating unit If a response is not made before the call back time out the radio will return to normal receive display and WHC will appear on the first line of the LCD To respond after the call back time out press the key The radio s display will show the callers ID on the first line and WHET 1 on the second line Pressing the PTT button at this point will initiate an individual call back to the original caller The radio stores the IDs of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown Individual calls are stored in the top half of the list 1 10 and
84. enu Secondary Function Activates a selected item within the menu This is similar to an Enter key Selects a specific system If the rotary knob is used to select the system and more than 16 systems are programmed in the radio the 4 key is used to select additional banks groupings of systems unit calls The keys operate like a normal telephone keypad aes Selects a specific group A ee 1 9 0 These keys are used to place telephone interconnect and individual unit to 9 9 Adds groups or channels from the currently selected system to the Scan list Status Access to the status list 0 9 The Status key permits the transmission of a pre programmed status message to an EDACS site Message Access to the message list 0 9 The Message key permits the transmission of a pre programmed message to an EDACS site ca Deletes selected groups or channels of the currently selected system from the Scan list CA Places telephone interconnect calls 51 MM23772 Rev B 8 3 DISPLAY The radio Display is made up of 3 lines see Figure 8 4 Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names Line also displays radio status messages The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode If programmed the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when r
85. ert tone if enabled through programming indicates the radio is operational Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volume setting While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume level i e VOL 31 The volume range is from a minimum programmed level of zero displayed as OFF in the display up to 31 which is the loudest level Selects systems or group channels depending on programming This is a 16 position rotary knob Note A mechanical stop which can limit the positions accessed is shipped with the radio but must be installed To install the mechanical stop remove the channel knob loosen the set screw on the channel knob metal base using a 1 27mm hex wrench and remove the channel knob metal base Replace the 16 channel ring with the channel stop ring located at the desired channel Reinstall the channel knob metal base tighten the set screw and reinstall the channel knob Automatically selects the pre programmed Group System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration It can also be used to declare an emergency by pressing and holding for a programmed duration The button must be pre programmed for either operation but not both Push To Talk must be pressed before voice transmission begins In trunked mode the radio s ID is transmitted upon depression of the PTT button Refer
86. ery pack consult the charger s manual to determine the cause and possible corrective action BATTERY PACK USAGE NiCd and NiMH batteries vary in capacity and life cycle NiCd batteries have a longer life cycle than NiMH batteries whereas NiMH batteries have a larger capacity Both types of batteries require following basic usage guidelines in order to increase the battery runtime or shift life 4 3 1 Usage Guidelines The following guidelines will help increase the battery runtime or shift life e Ensure the battery pack is fully discharged as indicated by the radio low battery warning before re charging e Periodically condition battery packs frequency to be determined based on usage patterns refer to ECR 7367 If the battery is fully discharged to radio Low Battery warning during routine use the frequency of conditioning may be extended Do not leave NiCd or NiMH batteries in a charger for more than a few days MM23772 Rev B 4 4 CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK 4 4 1 Removing the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF CAUTION 1 Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack 2 Lift the battery pack from the bottom 3 Remove the battery pack from the radio Figure 4 1 Removing the Battery Pack 4 4 2 Attaching the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF 1 Align the tab on the top of the battery pack with the slot at the top of the battery cavity 2 Pu
87. eypad Lock Menu Item Locked Locks the keypad To unlock press and release M then KEY LOCK Unlocked within 1 second press the option button NOTE this Once Selected sequence is also a short cut to locking the keypad LOCKED Backlight Adjust Menu Item Selects the light level for backlighting BCK LIGHT Once Selected BCKL Contrast Adjust Menu Item Selects the display contrast level CONTRAST Once Selected CNTRST 60 MM23772 Rev B PARAMETER FEATURE DISPLAY SETTING COMMENT Transmit Power Select Menu Item HIGH or LOW Selects radio output power mode Radio Revision Menu Item N A Selects the information display to view Informational Romeo Dim display only see Table 8 4 No user selectable settings Display Current DISP KEY N A Displays current encryption key Informational display Encryption Key only No selectable settings Display Current Home HOME N A Selects Home Group Channel Group Channel Select Desired System SYS SEL Selects a new system Add Group Channel to SCAN ADD N A Adds to Scan List Scan List Delete Group Channel SCAN DEL Deletes Group or Channel from Scan List Add Delete Scan List SCAN A D Add or Delete from Scan List Select Telephone PHN CALL N A Trunked Only Numbers From Phone List Data Operation NO DATA ON OFF Trunked Only Toggles Data Operation ON OFF Select Individual Call IND CALL N A Trunked Only from IC List A Select Group GRP SEL N Trunked Only
88. hannel 10 9 METHOD 1 METHOD 2 METHOD 3 METHOD 4 From the control knob 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 number position The display registers the new group name on line two If the knob is moved to a position greater than the number of programmed groups the highest programmed group will remain selected The O button can be programmed to provide access to a 2 bank of 16 group number positions 17 32 System and Scan model radios only From keypad If group selection is programmed as the primary function of and select a group by pressing or to scroll through the group list The display registers the new group name on line two System model radios only Direct Access Press to enter the group select mode Press the numeric key mapped to the desired group Press W The radio will move to the selected group Select model radios only If programmed for groups press the O button to change groups The display registers the new group name on line two If programmed for channels press the button to change the channel The display registers the new channel MODIFY SCAN LIST 10 9 1 System Model 1 Press to toggle scan OFF and verify F is not displayed 2 Select group or channel 3 Press once to remove group or channel from list Se A Press once to add as a normal group or channel
89. harged beyond the point of operation at which time the radio automatically shuts down RXEMER Receive Indicates an emergency call is being received This message will be Emergency flashing on line two 54 MM23772 Rev B 8 7 8 8 MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION TXEMER Transmit Indicates an emergency call has been transmitted on this radio This Emergency message will be flashing on line two VOL 31 Volume Level Indicates the current volume level The volume level display ranges from OFF silent to 31 loudest WHC Who Has Indicates an individual call has been received but not responded to The Called indicator turns OFF 1f the individual call mode is entered the system is changed or the radio is turned off and then on again UNKNOWN Unknown ID Indicates an individual call is being received from an unknown ID ERROR MESSAGES If either of the Error Messages shown below is displayed the radio is programmed incorrectly or needs servicing sE or DEl PowerUp only Where xxx is the error code and HSF ERP orliits U ERE is the message ALERT TONES The P7200 radio provides audible Alert Tones or beeps to indicate the various operating conditions see Table 8 2 Table 8 2 Alert Tones TONE DESCRIPTION E Originate one short mid pitched OK to talk after pressing the push to talk button Call Queued one high pitched Call queued for processing Autokey one mid pitched Queued call received channel assignment Syst
90. he Dismissing an Emergency function allows you to ignore an emergency declared by another user An emergency is dismissed for a configurable amount of time default 5 minutes NOTE 1 After receiving an emergency call press the gt or button until you see EmgDismiss 2 Press the W to toggle lt on dismiss and off This works in similar fashion to the lock out menu The emergency dismiss timer is cleared when the emergency is cleared NOTE 7 26 4 Clearing an Emergency Call or Alert 1 When the emergency ends press and hold the red emergency button for three to five seconds to clear the emergency alert and call while on the active emergency talk group The remove tone sounds when the emergency is cancelled 2 The radio returns to your default selected talk group The EMERGENCY display is removed from the main screen An Emergency Alert can only be cleared by the dispatcher or the initiator An Emergency Call can be cleared by the dispatcher the initiator or someone whose radio NOTE has supervisory privileges OPENSKY 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 When encryption is enabled on the network data is encrypted from the MD
91. he phone list when programming the radio These numbers are accessed by pressing then following the selection mode rules The following steps are required to dial these numbers P7250 Model Radio 1 Follow the procedure in Section 8 24 2 to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system 2 Overdial numbers are transmitted by entering the phone mode using the button 3 Press to enter the overdial select entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list is displayed Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again this prevents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call This overdial 72 MM23772 Rev B 8 25 8 26 select entry mode remains active until the call is dropped cleared or is pressed The overdial select entry mode can be re entered if the call is still active by pressing P7270 Model Radio 1 Follow the procedure in Section 8 24 2 to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system 2 Overdial numbers are transmitted using either method as follows This overdial select entry mode remains active
92. her equipment of Seller s manufacture one 1 year C If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties Seller shall correct the failure at its option i by repairing any defective or damaged part or parts thereof ii by making available at Seller s factory any necessary repaired or replacement parts or ili by replacing the failed Equipment with equivalent new or refurbished Equipment Any repaired or replacement part furnished hereunder shall be warranted for the remainder of the warranty period of the Equipment in which it is installed Where such failure cannot be corrected by Seller s reasonable efforts the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no charge during the warranty period only for the Equipment covered under Paragraph B 3 and B 4 To be eligible for no charge labor service must be performed at a M A COM factory by an Authorized Service Center ASC or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours for mobile or personal equipment or at the Buyer s location for fixed location equipment Service on fixed location equipment more than thirty 30 miles from the Service Center or other approved Servicer s place of business will include a charge for transportation D Seller s obligations under Paragraph C shall not apply to any Equipment or part thereof which i has been modified or otherwise a
93. hone number press Use the Mor keys to scroll through the list of stored numbers Scan Model To select a previously stored phone number press Use the or keys to select the menu option FHH CALL Press the key again then use the or keys to scroll through the list of pre stored numbers 2 Press and release the PTT button When the radio 1s clear to transmit turns ON h turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds Line one shows the accompanying name selected from the list of stored numbers The message PHOME displays on line two The radio then automatically transmits the programmed number stored in the special call queue 3 A telephone ring will be heard from the speaker When someone answers the phone press the PTT button and speak into the microphone Release the PTT button to listen to the callee Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed 71 MM23772 Rev B until the special call is cleared or the time out expires or another group or system is selected Terminate a call by pressing the W button In half duplex mode only one person may talk at a time The radio PTT button needs to be pressed in order to communicate to the individual called and released for the NOTE individual called to be heard 8 24 2 2 Direct Dialing of Phone Calls System Model Only 1 If the phone number is not stored in the pre stored list of phone num
94. igure 8 9 Figure 8 8 System Encryption Key Display Figure 8 9 Group Channel Encryption Key Display 8 19 3 2 Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed erased from radio memory by pressing the button and while still pressing this button press and hold the O button Press both buttons for 2 seconds A series of beeps will begin at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the keys have been zeroed The display will indicate KEY ZERO If the cryptographic key s are zeroed one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue 8 19 4 Private Operation 8 19 4 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 will be decrypted the icon is displayed the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker For this to occur the selected group or channel must be programmed for private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio 63 MM23772 Rev B 8 20 8 19 4 2 Transmitting an Encrypted Call 1 Select the desired group or channel 2 Place the radio in Private Mode by pressing key and then follow the selection mode rules On a System radio the amp D key can be used to toggle the Private Mode ON OFF When Private Mode is enabled the
95. il Treble Menu is displayed 2 Press O or W to increase or decrease level There are four levels available low medium medium high and high 3 Press or wait a few seconds to return to the dwell display TALK GROUP LOCK OUT There are two ways to focus voice communications by suppressing calls from talk groups in the active profile e No Scan By changing the Scanning Mode to No Scan only the selected talk group is scanned e Lock Out By locking out selected talk groups background noise or chatter can be eliminated and scanning resources can be focused on just those groups whose calls you wish to monitor 36 MM23772 Rev B Lock out is a listening receive function and only blocks received calls on locked out talk groups Lock out does not affect transmit capability No Scan and Lock Out do not NOTE apply to recent emergency lock outs Only talk groups in the active profile can be locked out since they are the only talk groups whose voice calls can be heard on the radio Talk group lock out is a scan related feature With lock out one or more talk groups in the active profile can be temporarily disabled from being scanned Calls are not received on locked out talk groups Lock out settings are not retained between profile changes or when the radio is power cycled O If the Scan Mode is Fixed P1 and P2 groups CANNOT be locked out See Section 7 22 for more information NOTE The d
96. in andan 67 S2 LE Wide ALEA ON SEM SCA di 67 321 2 PRONEY y SCS CMA cecacartece sastsadeen A maces esd tacseaeaaren eu eow 67 BS WPROSCAN aisha A EA So iia 67 522 EMERGENCY OPERA ON tecate edecanes 68 8 221 Receiving an Emersenoy Callos do 68 8 22 2 Declamns an Emerence y Cal dildo 68 Sl ANDINA ALES a cas 68 8 23 1 Receiving and Responding to an Individual Call ooonccnnnccnnnnnncnnnnnnnnonononononnnnss 68 202 ending an maridado 70 UA A AE A bands chase Ueuaesemnes Yands bea lanen A cdaas Gxaen 70 MM23772 Rev B TABLE OF CONTENTS S24 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS wuiwicunsastiariiten esas e odos 71 8 24 1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call occccconononnnnnnnnnononononononnnononnnonononncnnnnss 71 24 2 vendinea Telephone Interconnect Calla ii tc 71 8 24 3 Dual Tone Multi Frequency Overdial Conventional Mode cccccccnnnnocccccnnncncnnnnccnnnnnnos 72 823 PROGRAMMABLE EIN TIRTE Sidra iii 73 8 25 1 Pre Storing Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad 73 8 26 STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION scence a 73 oi E A A CRT eR E ne Dae re OETA eee Oe 73 8202 Messa e Nero Mt A liciss 74 8 27 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION coi ii ii 74 Sa EME OPA nd 74 8 28 IMACKOAREY OPERATION 00 A o 74 629 PORTABLE DATA aiii 74 FAK DEPAY S eked lila al ett Sars ral ntees 75 62292 DATA OFF Operation o iiicjs cesar ii ici 75 629 50 DATA ONO per auiOn ts is ad 75 ope oe Ear
97. ion GROUP CHANNEL CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE PROGRAMMING RECEIVE RECEIVE RECEIVE TRANSMIT DIGITAL PRIVATE assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS Groups that have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned Each system s group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is powered OFF or when the battery pack is removed 8 20 1 Turning Scan On and Off 1 Toggle Scan operation ON by pressing Scan model or System model P icon rotates clockwise to indicate radio is scanning 2 Toggle Scan operation OFF by again pressing c Scan model or System model P will disappear 64 3 MM23772 Rev B e If the radio scans to a group other than the selected group then receives a call on the selected group the radio will switch to the selected group However if the scanned to group is programmed at a higher priority the radio will remain on the scanned to group e The radio will continue scanning if a new group is selected when scan is ON Pressing the PTT button when scan is ON will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed group or to the currently selected group depending on programming 8 20 2 Adding Groups to a Scan List Scan Model Radio l 3 Scan must be OFF to add delete groups to from the scan list If the Scan icon F is ON press the cv key to turn Scan OFF Select the desired group using the SYSTE
98. is an encrypted transmission it will be decrypted the icon is displayed the receiver will unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker For this to occur the selected group or channel must be programmed for private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio 10 17 4 2 Transmitting an Encrypted Call Select the desired group or channel 1 Place the radio in Private Mode by pressing key then follow the selection mode rules On a System radio the key can be used to toggle the Private Mode ON OFF When Private Mode is enabled the icon is displayed 2 If the last state of the radio was Private Mode the Private Mode will be enabled on power up Also the Private Mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio If a group or channel is not programmed for Private Mode operation PUT DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode It is not possible to operate on this group channel in Private Mode If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded HO KEY will be displayed and the call will not be transmitted 3 Continue with standard transmission procedures A Private Mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed 10 17 4 3 Scanned Group Calls Receiving a Scanned Group Call is the same as receiving a selected group call During the scan hang time if the radio was programmed for autoselect it will transmit b
99. ition rotary knob Note A mechanical stop which can limit the positions accessed is shipped with the radio but must be installed To install the mechanical stop remove the channel knob loosen the set screw on the channel knob metal base using a 1 27mm hex wrench and remove the channel knob metal base Replace the 16 channel ring with the channel stop ring located at the desired channel Reinstall the channel knob metal base tighten the set screw and reinstall the channel knob Automatically selects the pre programmed Group System by pressing and holding for a programmed duration It can also be used to declare an emergency by pressing and holding for a programmed duration The button must be pre programmed for either operation but not both Push To Talk must be pressed before voice transmission begins Unsquelches the receiver and allows channel monitoring prior to transmission Momentarily removes the Channel Guard decoding from the channel Activates one of a number of programmable software options selected during PC programming Programmable options include hi low power settings keypad lock LCD contrast LCD and keypad back lighting MM23772 Rev B 10 1 2 Keypad P7250 Scan and P7270 System Models Only The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys Each key is described in
100. key and O or Y to select Y or N 3 At the Delete Y prompt press the key The message will be deleted Received messages cannot be saved NOTE MAKING INTERCONNECT CALLS P7270 ONLY 1 Using the keypad enter 9 followed by the telephone number being called and the key no dashes or spaces O lt telephone number gt Wait a couple of seconds and press and release the PTT button to initiate the call An initial ring tone will sound to indicate signal call initiation Once the gateway picks up the call the ring tone will change Press and hold the PTT and talk normally then release the PTT to listen 2 To hang up the call press O Y or EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS The P7200 portable radio is capable of sending an emergency alert and making emergency calls on the network The OpenSky system handles emergency calls with the highest priority allowing you or the people you serve to get needed help Emergency call and alert capability for a profile is configured by the system administrator O The radio that initiates an emergency alert emits a signal of 3 distinct beeps that only goes to the dispatch console NOTE 43 MM23772 Rev B Table 7 8 Emergency Calls vs Emergency Alerts EMERGENCY ALERT EMERGENCY CALL An Emergency Alert message is An Emergency Alert message is sent to the dispatcher console All sent to the dispatcher console The peers radios and consoles and the dispat
101. l on a talk group encrypted at the system administrator level SECURE will appear in the display 1f the user 1s logged into that talk group If a secure call is in progress elsewhere and the user has not logged in the main display will alternate between no access NO ACC and the alias of the radio that is currently engaged in the secure call The alias only shows if the active talk group matches the received talk group otherwise only the talk group name is displayed 7 27 2 Manual Encryption P7270 Only Two or more users can manually encrypt a call if enabled without an established encrypted talk group A pre determined key or code is required Note that while a user is engaged in an encrypted call users within the talk group that are not encrypted can still make standard voice calls on that talk group The encrypted user can hear the standard unencrypted calls but cannot respond while still manually encrypted Manual key entry only affects the currently selected talk group All available talk groups within the current profile may be independently encrypted Encryption keys are lost if the profile 1s changed The key must be pre determined by the users prior to making a manually encrypted call on a talk group and is entered into the radio using the keypad For 128 bit encryption this key NOTE is between 1 and 16 digits For 256 bit encryption this key is between 17 and 32 digits 7 27 2 1 Using Manual Encryption 1 Pres
102. lay The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function To scroll through the menu options use the or keys When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press to select it The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using gt or to scroll through the list of parameter values Once the desired setting is reached press to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing gt or will scroll through a list of informational displays The possible menu items are in 6 Table 9 3 9 16 1 Menu Item Selection Process An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the backlight menu item l 2 Press to enter the menu mode Press or until the display shows Press The backlight menu item is activated Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting Line two shows the currently selected system or group name see Figure 9 7 Figure 9 7 Backlight Menu Display The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or After reaching the desired setting press to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of i
103. ltered other than pursuant to Seller s written instructions or written approval or ii is normally consumed in operation or ili has a normal life inherently shorter than the warranty periods specified in Paragraph B or iv is not properly stored installed used maintained or repaired or v has been subjected to any 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 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 foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether oral written expressed implied or statutory NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES This warranty applies only within the United States M A COM Inc M A COM Inc 1011 Pawtucket Blvd 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lowell MA 01853 Lynchburg VA 24501 1 877 OPENSKY 1 800 528 7711 ECR 7047C 115 E Teo Electronics Our commitment Your advantage Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg Virginia 24501 O
104. ly both voltage and capacity are restored through battery conditioning A 4 1 3 Additional Information CAUTION For more information regarding the proper care of portable radio batteries or establishing a battery maintenance program refer to ECR 7367 which may be ordered by calling toll free 1 800 368 3277 then select option 7 15 MM23772 Rev B 4 2 4 3 16 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS Battery chargers are available from M A COM with nominal charge times of one hour Combinations include single and multi position rapid charge units M A COM chargers are rapid chargers specifically designed for charging nickel based battery packs The chargers differentiate between NiCd or NiMH battery packs and automatically adjust charging rates Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions 4 2 1 Charging Guidelines Observe the following guidelines when charging a battery pack e Avoid high temperature during charging e Discontinue use if the charger is overheating e Only charge NiCd or NiMH battery packs using a rapid charger approved for use by M A COM e Do not leave batteries in the charger indefinitely For best results leave the battery in the charger for two to six hours after the Green Ready LED comes on Then place the battery pack into service and fully discharge as indicated by the radio low battery warning before re charging If any faults are encountered while charging the batt
105. m basis There are two ways to toggle between high and low power 8 17 1 Using the Menu Button 1 Press 2 Using the and keys scroll until the cursor gt appears to the left of TX POWER in the display Press again to toggle between High and Low power 4 POWER HIGH or POWER LOW will appear momentarily on the top line of the display 8 17 2 Using the Pre Programmed Option Button Press the Option button POWER HIGH or POWER LOW will appear momentarily on the top line of the display MENU The Menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad The order and actual menu items available is configurable through programming Upon radio power up the menu item that 1s at the top of the menu list will always be displayed first Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position 1 To enter the menu mode press 2 Upon entering the menu selection mode Menu options will appear in the display see Figure 8 6 Figure 8 6 Menu Display 3 The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function 4 To scroll through the menu options use the 2 or keys When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press W to select it The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using gt or t
106. mission of a pre programmed status condition to the P25 Trunked or EDACS site Message operation permits the transmission of a pre programmed message text to a P25 Trunked or EDACS site 8 26 1 Status Operation To send a status condition press the key followed by or key to select the pre programmed status STATUS and O through 9 pre programmed status selections are available from the menu If STATUS is selected you need to enter the number of the status message you intend to transmit If no status has been programmed for the selected number key the radio will display HO ENTRY A valid selection will permit the status text to appear in the display for a pre programmed time After the time out 73 MM23772 Rev B 8 27 8 28 8 29 expires or the key has been pressed the key will override the time out period the status is selected and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled by the site at a future time Status messages can also be programmed for single key operation so that a single press of a key assigned to a status message automatically transmits that message If the site does not receive the status properly the radio will sound a low pitched tone The status selection can also be cancelled by pressing the CLEAR button prior to the time out period To view the currently selected status after it has been transmitted press the key and then the W key to ramp to STS
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108. n the mode in which they were received assuming the call or hang time is still active Individual phone all call and emergency calls are transmitted clear if the digital mode is disabled or inoperative If receiving an analog I Call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time When using the WHC feature to respond to an I Call after the hang time has expired the call is transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed for the current system if the ID being called is not in the I Call list If the ID is in the I Call list then the call is transmitted as defined by the I Call mode programmed in the list for that ID The overdial DTMF tones are not available while in the Digital Mode 90 MM23772 Rev B 9 17 3 Private Mode The 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 autoselect operation is pre programmed and the radio is in the Private Mode the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active If no hang time is active the radio transmits private Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader Up to seven 7 different cryptographic keys numbered 1 7 can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio An individual key is automatically
109. na is connected to the radio and it is receiving adequate signals from GPS satellites 1 Press or until the GPS menu appears in the display Current GPS coordinate latitude and longitude data continuously scrolls in the top line of the display in a degrees minutes seconds format 2 Press or to change to another menu If the internal GPS receiver s data is expired 30 minutes or more or unavailable the radio uses the serving base station s coordinates GPS Site is displayed The GPS Menu will NOTE also indicate if the data is aged 2 minutes or more GPS Aged is displayed 47 MM23772 Rev B 8 EDACS OPERATION 8 1 TURNING ON THE RADIO 1 Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise A short alert signal if enabled through programming indicates the radio is ready to use Refer to Figure 8 1 for location of the POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB 2 The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group depending on programming Adjust the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume level 4 Select the desired system and group The display indicates the current system and group names 5 The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls In the trunked environment CC SCAN will be displayed if communication with the system s control channel cannot be established This may occur if for example the radio is out of range of the trunking site It may be ne
110. nd P2 groups CANNOT be locked out 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 Fixed Allows dragging of the P1 P2 and selected talk group to the site on which the radio is registered If other calls are available at the site they can also be heard but they will not be actively dragged The default emergency talk group as well as any emergency enabled talk groups is only dragged if in emergency mode The scanning mode choice remains in effect until it is changed Even if the radio is turned off the current scanning mode selection is saved for the next use 38 MM23772 Rev B 7 23 7 22 2 Checking or Changing Active Scan Mode 7 22 2 1 Setting the Scan Mode 1 Press the or buttons until ScnModeMenu appears in the display 2 Use the O or W keys to scroll through the list of modes until your choice appears Normal None or Fixed 3 Press the key to activate the scan mode selection and return to the dwell display 7 22 2 2 Duration of Scanning Mode Selections Scanning Mode selections survive power down At startup the radio defaults to the scanning mode of set during last use The last selection made remains in effect until a new selection is made from the Scan Mode menu 7 22 3 Scanning Priority The following lists the scanning priority order from highest to lowest e Selected talk group in emergency state e Default
111. ne of the following conditions occurs the data call is immediately terminated and the radio performs the desired function e PTT is activated e Emergency is declared by pressing the pre programmed emergency button e A group or system is changed 75 MM23772 Rev B 76 8 29 5 Scan Lockout Mode Following the transmission or reception of a data call if scan is enabled scanning will stop temporarily two independent pre programmed times after a receive data call and after a transmit data call During this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended This mode is normally exited when the pre programmed time expires however the following actions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed e The CLEAR button is pressed The PTT is pressed e The group or system is changed e Phone call mode is entered e Individual call mode is entered e Anew emergency assignment has been received e Anemergency is declared or cleared e An individual or phone call is received e An Agency Fleet or System All Call is received e Nor 1s pressed to toggle Scan ON or OFF 8 296 Data Lockout Mode During the voice call scan hang time pre programmed the radio will not receive data calls MM23772 Rev B 9 2 PROJECT 25 P25 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION TURNING ON THE RADIO Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise A sho
112. nformational displays See Table 9 4 for an example of information displays 88 MM23772 Rev B The TX POWER menu item when selected toggles LOW HIGH power It does not use lt or E to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required Table 9 3 Menu Item Information PARAMETER FEATURE DISPLAY SETTING COMMENT Keypad Lock Menu Item Locked Locks the keypad To unlock press and release M then within 1 KEY LOCK Unlocked second press the option button NOTE this sequence is also a Once Selected short cut to locking the keypad LOCKED Backlight Adjust Menu Item Selects the light level for backlighting BCK LIGHT Once Selected BCKL Contrast Adjust Menu Item Selects the display contrast level CONTRAST Once Selected CNTRST Transmit Power Menu Item HIGH or LOW Selects radio output power mode Select TX POWER Once Selected POWER isi Menu Item N A Selects the information display to view Informational display only REVISION see Table 9 4 No user selectable settings Toggle Scan On Off SCAN ON OFF Toggles Scan operation ON OFF Toggle Private Mode PRIVATE ON OFF Toggles Private Mode ON OFF Display Current Home HOME Selects Home Group Channel Select Desired SYS SEL N A Selects a new system System Add Group Channel to SCAN ADD Adds to Scan List Scan List Delete Group Channel Add Delete Scan List Select Chane Feature Encryption Menu Item Indicates current features programme
113. ning Provisioning occurs at radio power up if the personality is not already stored in the radio s memory and at user log in When changes are made to the personality the radio is automatically re provisioned Each personality can contain up to sixteen 16 profiles and each profile can contain up to sixteen talk groups 7 8 1 Profiles As stated above each profile can contain up to sixteen 16 talk groups A profile also defines the radio s emergency behavior All transmissions are made on the selected talk group displayed on the top line of the dwell display The user can change the selected talk group to any of the other talk groups within the profile Personality Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 TGa TGd TG a TG b ken TGd TG c TG f TG g TG x TG h TG y TG i TGz TG Talk Group Figure 7 4 Personality Structure Example 7 8 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 Talk groups are established and organized by the OpenSky network administrator An OpenSky talk group is similar to a channel within a conventional FM radio system 29 MM23772 Rev B 7 9 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW The 12 character x 3 line display shows the radio status The first two lines of the display are text lines that change in response to user interaction with the menu buttons Status icons appear in
114. o scroll through the list of parameter values 5 Once the desired setting is reached press to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of informational displays The possible menu items are in Table 8 3 59 MM23772 Rev B 8 18 1 Menu Item Selection Process An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the backlight menu item 1 Press The menu mode is entered 2 Press or until the display shows 3 Press The backlight menu item is activated Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting Line two shows the currently selected system or group name see Figure 8 7 Figure 8 7 Backlight Menu Display 4 The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using or 5 Once the desired setting is reached press to store the value and return the menu option selection level For menu items that display radio information pressing or will scroll through a list of informational displays An example of information displays is shown in Table 8 4 O The TX POWER menu item when selected toggles LOW HIGH power It does not use or to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required NOTE Table 8 3 Menu Item Information PARAMETER FEATURE DISPLAY SETTING COMMENT K
115. operation ON OFF Toggles Private Mode ON OFF Displays current encryption key Informational display only No selectable settings Selects Home Group Channel Selects a new system Adds to Scan List Deletes Group or Channel from Scan List Add or Delete from Scan List Toggles Talkaround feature ON OFF Conventional Only Indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as certain information required to add features to the radio Informational display only No user selectable settings Toggle Scan On Off SCAN ON OFF Toggle Private Mode PRIVATE ON OFF Display Current DISP KEY Encryption Key Display Current HOME Home Group Channel Select Desired SYS SEL System Add Group Channel SCAN ADD to Scan List Delete SCAN DEL Group Channel Add Delete Scan List SCAN A D N A Talkaround TALKARND ON OFF Select Channel CHN SEL N A Feature Encryption Menu Item Display FEATURES Once Selected N N N N N A A A A A A See Feature Encryption Display Section o 107 MM23772 Rev B Table 10 4 Information Display XXXXXXXX HSD RATE Data Transfer Rate PRS VER Software Version DSP_ RAM DSP Software Version FLSH VER FLASH Software r released 01A revision state M A COM Copyright C 2004 10 17DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three 3 different voice modes clear analog digital and private encrypted The voic
116. ower up or when radio controls are operated Figure 9 4 Radio Display Line 1 system Line 2 group e ine 3 icons 81 MM23772 Rev B 9 3 1 Radio Status Icons Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display see Table 9 1 The battery icon indicates approximate level only based on battery voltage Table 9 1 Display Descriptions Steady Busy transmitting or receiving Steady special call mode individual or telephone ne A Steady during all radio transmissions Steady transmit at low power If icon is not visible transmit at high power Steady battery charge indicator Flashing Low battery indicator Steady Indicates the current channel is set up as an analog channel Steady group or channel in scan list Steady priority 2 group or channel Steady priority 1 group or channel Steady rotates clockwise scan mode enabled If icon is not visible scan is disabled Steady transmit in encrypt mode Flashing receiving an encrypted call Steady Channel Guard enabled If icon is not visible Channel Guard is disabled Steady Indicates the current channel is set up as a ProVoice or Aegis channel Paita Steady Indicates the current channel is set up as a Project 25 P25 channel 82 MM23772 Rev B
117. p Bs Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF Ss Te Trece inem Le Tura KEY 9 oF 0 ES Enables or disables Private Mode for the system group channel displayed 98 MM23772 Rev B 10 2 DISPLAY The radio display is made up of 3 lines see Figure 10 4 Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names Line also displays radio status messages The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode If programmed the display backlighting will illuminate upon power up or when radio controls are operated BEB E H Line 1 H a nl system Line 2 group Line 3 icons Figure 10 4 Radio Display 99 MM23772 Rev B 10 2 1 Radio Status Icons Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio The icons show operating modes and conditions and appear on the third line of the display see Table 10 1 The battery icon indicates approximate level only based on battery voltage Table 10 1 Display Descriptions Steady Busy transmitting or receiving Steady special call mode telephone Steady during all radio transmissions Steady transmit at low power If icon is not visible transmit at high power g 11 E nl ICE Y nn IE oi IE El Steady rotates clockwise scan mode enabled If icon is not visibl
118. play freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming When an emergency is declared scanning will stop and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared 8 22 1 Receiving an Emergency Call When receiving an Emergency Call on the selected group and system an alert beep is heard and is displayed The message RAEMER flashes in the display on line two until the emergency condition is cleared 8 22 2 Declaring an Emergency Call To send an emergency call to a selected system and group or on an optionally pre programmed group 1 Press and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is on top of the radio in front of the antenna for approximately one second this time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter check with the system administrator The radio will transmit 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 indicating the radio has auto keyed see Table 8 2 and is ready for voice transmission FTAEMER flashes on line two in the display until the emergency is cleared 3 Press PTT and speak into the microphone in a normal voice and E momentarily turn ON 4 Release PTT when the transmission is complete To clear the emergency first press and hold the W button While continuing to hold the Y button press the EMERGENCY button This will work if the radio is programmed to clear
119. profile 7 14 CHANGING 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 To change the selected talk group turn the Group Selection knob on top of the radio 7 15 ADJUSTING DISPLAY 8 BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the or buttons until Bright Menu is displayed 2 Use Oor W to brighten or dim the display and button backlighting 34 MM23772 Rev B 7 16 17 17 STEALTH MODE For some users it is important to be able to turn off the radio s display lights and side tones but not the radio traffic For example in covert operations lights and sounds could inadvertently expose an otherwise unobservable radio user For this purpose the radio has a Stealth feature that disables the radio display light indicator light and audible side tones When stealth mode is on the radio continues to scan the programmed list of talk groups and the user can key up on the selected talk group 7 16 1 Enabling Stealth Mode Press the or buttons to scroll through menus until StealthMenu appears in the display To immediately activate Stealth Mode press the O or W button once This activates Stealth Mode exits the Stealth Menu and returns to the Dwell Display The display lights indicator lights and side tones are disabled The stealth mode icon is displayed 7 16
120. r channel is not programmed for Private Mode operation PUT DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode It is not possible to operate on this group channel in Private Mode If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded HO KEY will be displayed and the call will not be transmitted 4 Continue with standard transmission procedures A Private Mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed 9 17 4 3 Scanned Group Calls Receiving a Scanned Group Call is the same as receiving a selected group call During the scan hang time if the radio was programmed for autoselect it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call For example if a clear group is entered in the scan list it will only receive clear calls If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list 1t can receive clear and private calls provided autoselect was programmed in the radio The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected group If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes clear digital private only the first occurrence of the group will be used Table 9 5 Transmit Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operation OC RAMMINES CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE TRANSMIT RECEIVE RECEIVE RECEIVE assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded 92 MM23772 Rev B Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Gua
121. rd on the channel to operate correctly The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from NOTE attempting to de compile reverse engineer or to disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human readable form 9 18 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 9 19 9 18 1 Transmitting a Group Call 1 2 Select the desired P25 system P25 icon will appear in display Select the Talk Group Conventional Channel Selected simultaneously using either the system group channel knob or the group key Press and hold the PTT When a grant tone is received 1f enabled through programming speak into the microphone Release PTT and wait for response 9 18 2 Receiving a Group Call l 4 The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality monitor normal selective Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired channel is in the scan list When the radio receives a P25 call the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear in the display Press the PTT button to respond INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE 9 19 1 Transmitting an Individual Call iF 2 Select the desired P25 system The P25 icon will appear in the display S
122. rimary functions of the button and knob controls when in the OpenSky mode of operation are listed in the following paragraphs POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB VOICE GROUP SELECTION KNOB EMERGENCY BUTTON PTT BUTTON SIDE OPTION BUTTON 1 A SIDE OPTION BUTTON 2 amp Applies power to the radio and adjusts audio volume Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio A single alert tone if enabled through programming indicates the radio 1s operational Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level While adjusting the volume the display will momentarily indicate the volume level 1 e WOL 31 The volume range is from a minimum programmed level of zero displayed as MUTE in the display up to 40 which is the loudest level Used to select voice groups when operating within an OpenSky system This is a 16 position rotary knob A mechanical stop which can limit the number of positions accessed is shipped with the radio but must be installed To install the mechanical stop remove the channel knob loosen the set screw on the channel knob metal base using a 1 27mm hex wrench and remove the channel knob metal base Replace the 16 channel ring with the channel stop ring located at the desired channel Re install the channel knob metal base tighten the set screw and re install the channel knob Press to declare an emergency Press and hold for three seconds to clear emergency The Push To Talk button Fig
123. rt alert signal if enabled through programming indicates the radio is ready to use Refer to Figure 9 1 for location of the POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group depending on programming Adjust the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume level Select the desired system and group The display indicates the current system and group names The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio Figure 9 1 Push To Talk and option buttons are mounted on the side Figure 9 1 The front mounted keypad has no buttons on the P7230 Select model six buttons on the P7250 Scan model and 15 buttons on the P7270 System Radio VOICE GROUP SELECTION KNOB BUTTON 1 OPTION BUTTON 2 TRI COLOR ANTENNA LED EMERGENCY BUTTON POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB Figure 9 1 Top and Side View 77 MM23772 Rev B 78 9 2 1 Buttons and Knobs This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls Other functions associated with these controls are detailed in later sections POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB CONTROL KNOB EMERGENCY HOME BUTTON PTT BUTTON SIDE OPTION BUTTON 2 W SIDE OPTION BUTTON 1 Applies power to and adjusts the receiver s volume Rotating the control clockwise applies power to the radio A single al
124. ry 7 24 2 2 Selecting a Destination Using the Menu l Ze Using the or key scroll through the menu until AlertDst Alert Destination appears Use the O or W button to scroll through the list of User IDs until the desired destination is displayed and press the key Use the O or W keys to scroll through the available messages until the desired message is displayed Press the W key to send the message Observe Status Messages Table 7 7 to ensure proper delivery 42 MM23772 Rev B 7 29 7 26 7 24 3 Receiving a Message When a Selective alert message is received by a radio a four beep tone is heard The tone is heard only once but the message NEWALRT alternates with the talk group on the main display Up to 8 received messages can be stored If a ninth message is received the first oldest message is automatically deleted to make room for the new message Received messages are displayed with the time and source information To display a Selective Alert Message 1 Using the or button scroll through the menu items until Alerts Revd appears The oldest message is displayed and scrolls across the top line of the display 2 The message includes the time the User ID and alias of the sender along with the message 3 To view the next message press the O or W button to go forward or backwards 7 24 4 Deleting a Selective Alert Message 1 Display the message 2 Press the
125. s 32 on the keypad 2 Enter the key 1 16 digits for 128 bit encryption 17 32 digits for 256 bit encryption 3 Press 4 To end manual encryption press 33 If a user is engaged in a call on a talk group that has been manually encrypted at the radio level Secure will appear in the display If a secure encrypted call is in progress and the user has not entered the key the display will alternate between no access No Access and the alias of the radio that is currently engaged in the secure call Once the user has terminated manual encryption Unsecure will appear in the display for a brief interval 46 MM23772 Rev B 7 28 7 29 DYNAMIC REGROUPING Dynamic regrouping requires that the network administrator determine which radio users should be formed into an impromptu talk group to respond to particular emergency conditions The administrator will edit the personalities of the affected radios to include an emergency profile and then page the affected radios to re register with the network to receive their edited personalities In response affected radios automatically re register to receive their edited personalities During re registration subscriber equipment will default to the emergency profile selected by the administrator GPS COORDINATES The radio s current latitude and longitude coordinates may be displayed using the GPS menu The following procedure assumes a GPS anten
126. s programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode 10 17 3 1 Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number for either the system encryption key for special call such as individual phone all agency or fleet or the group channel key for group or conventional calls perform the following procedure 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select DISP KEY 3 Then use the or button to toggle between displaying the system key Figure 10 8 or the group channel key Figure 10 9 Figure 10 8 System Encryption Key Display Figure 10 9 Group Channel Encryption Key Display 10 17 3 2 Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed erased from radio memory by pressing the button and while still pressing this button press and hold the O button Press both buttons for 2 seconds A series of beeps 109 MM23772 Rev B will begin at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the keys have been zeroed The display will indicate KEY ZERO If the cryptographic key s are zeroed one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue 10 17 4 Private Operation 10 17 4 1 Receiving an Encrypted Call When receiving the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation If the transmission being received
127. selected on a per group channel basis according to the radio programming Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1 7 private Up to 8 banks of 7 keys can be stored for private systems The bank is specified per system When operating on a group or channel programmed for Private Mode all transmissions are private transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals The status icon E is displayed when the Private Mode is enabled If the selected group or channel is programmed for auto select capability the mode may be toggled between private and clear with the key then following the selection mode rules Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode 9 17 3 1 Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number for either the system encryption key for special call such as individual phone all agency or fleet or the group channel key for group or conventional calls perform the following procedure 1 Press the button 2 Use the or button to select DISP KEY 3 Use the or Y button to toggle between displaying the system key Figure 9 8 or the group channel key Figure 9 9 Figure 9 8 System Encryption Key Display Figure 9 9 Group Channel Encryption Key Display 9 17 3 2 Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed erased from radio memory by pressing the
128. sh the battery pack down to attach the battery to the radio 3 Verify that the battery pack is properly latched to the radio Figure 4 2 Attaching the Battery Pack 17 MM23772 Rev B 4 5 BATTERY DISPOSAL CAUTION a aera RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal Canadian and U S users may call Toll Free 1 800 8 BATTERY for information and or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your locality 18 MM23772 Rev B INTRODUCTION The P7200 series radios are dual band multi mode portable radios The P7200 series radio is available without a front mounted keypad P7230 Select model Figure 5 1 with a 6 buttoned front mounted keypad P7250 Scan model Figure 5 2 and with a DTMF front mounted keypad P7270 System model Figure 5 3 The dual band 700 800 MHz P7200 portable radio delivers end to end encrypted digital voice and IP data communications It is designed to support multiple operating modes including e OpenSky Trunked mode OTP e EDACS or ProVoice Trunked mode e P25 Trunked mode e P25 Digital Conventional mode e Conventional Analog mode
129. ssage trunked group calls and individual phone calls I Calls are answered back in the mode in which they were received assuming the call or hang time is still active Individual phone all call and emergency calls are transmitted clear if the digital mode is disabled or inoperative If receiving an analog message trunked call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time on the working channel If receiving an analog I Call the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time When using the WHC feature to respond to an I Call after the hang time has expired the call is transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed for the current system if the ID being called is not in the I Call list If the ID is in the I Call list then the call is transmitted as defined by the I Call mode programmed in the list for that ID The overdial DTMF tones are not available while in the Digital Mode 8 19 3 Private Mode The 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 autoselect operation is pre programmed and the radio is in the Private Mode the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active If no hang time is active the radio transmits private Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a
130. stem Model Radio L With scan operation turned OFF select the desired group to add to the selected trunked system group scan list Press 6 The current priority status of the group will be displayed in column 10 of line three for a time out period If the group is not part of the scan list the status will be blank While the status is displayed press to add the group to the scan list is displayed on line three 65 MM23772 Rev B 4 Press a second time to set the group to Priority 2 A is displayed on line three 5 Press a third time to set the group to Priority 1 A is displayed on line three The priority level selection sequence only advances the group to next higher priority level and stops at priority level 1 To select a lower priority level the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority If the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2 the previously assigned group will change to non priority scanning One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed SEAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan FIED Pi A Priority 1 group has been pre programmed into the radio A new Priority group cannot be selected FI O LST A fixed scan list has been pre programmed into the radio It is not possible to change the list without reprogramming the
131. stem s group scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is powered OFF and then powered ON 66 MM23772 Rev B 8 21 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS The radio can be programmed with the following System Scan features These features are automatically enabled when the radio is powered ON A key or menu option is also defined to allow the System Scan features to be toggled during radio operation The System Scan state will be maintained through system changes but will default to ON when the radio is powered ON Enable Disable via Menu Selection Press and then use the or buttons to scroll through the selections until SYS SEAN is displayed Then press to toggle the System Scan state The SYSE OW or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state Enable Disable via Pre Programmed Keypad Key Press the key pre programmed to toggle System Scan and the SYS OH or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state 8 21 1 Wide Area System Scanning The P7200 series radio can be programmed for Wide Area System Scan operation for roaming across mobile systems Upon the loss of the currently selected system s control channel radios can be programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems If a new control channel is found the radio will switch to the new system and sound
132. svaseseasdacaccaieas 19 3k VV CTT Wee TAN CE tata Z1 a2 UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNEC TOR CUD Oli it 21 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES e cssseicdssacesccasaiesctassscacdasnsbaccssacdscsasnieacdaesscacdasnabecansacdescasaaascraeeddacdeseis 22 OPENSKY OPERATION civic ias 24 LI POWER ON OPP AND VOLUME CONTROL cuidadito 24 PAA Power ON ODE mask a cs eeree nema 24 AEZ Vonne COMO A O O 24 a CONTROLS orrera e oo ales Ios Oo sci s 24 Pak LS A meta AAN 25 Taa Keypad P7250 anid PICON eaa a a 26 kx DBEA eona EE re ere ee 27 TA RADIOSTATUS ICON Sia 21 a RECOLOR TCTE D rire i E odo 28 TO LOGIN TO TEE NE TW ORM strict 28 TI LOGOFF THE NE TW ORIG pati ibi 29 lor PERSONA EY ocios 29 O 29 Toza Talk Groups ca 29 V9 OPENSKY DISPUA YoOV ER Ve Wea E caos 30 MM23772 Rev B 7 10 7 11 PAZ TAD 7 14 7 15 7 16 2 17 7 18 7 19 7 20 7 21 T22 29 7 24 7 25 7 26 121 7 28 7 29 TABLE OF CONTENTS TFA Displays Top LM A do 30 E Drplaiy second LN arden 30 T DWelDISP ains 30 ALERTTONES o died 31 BASIC MENUS ERUCTUR E tato 32 KEYPAD FUNCTION COMMANDS4P7270 ONL Vis 34 CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE ceresna 34 CHANGING THE SELECTED TALK GROUBD lt ie eee 34 ADJUSTING DISPLAY amp BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESG eee 34 STEALTH MODE 0 A A 35 TAOL MTA Seal CM Mode ind 35 KAOZ Disable Steal ul Mode ie 35 ADJUSTING SIDE TONE AUDIO LEVEL a a EA 35 CHANGE OPERA TING MODE o tale 36 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING VOICE CAL
133. t Tones or beeps to indicate the various operating conditions see Table 10 2 Table 10 2 Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate one short mid pitched OK to talk after pressing the push to talk button Carrier Control five high pitched one long low PTT depressed for maximum length of time Timer pitched Low Battery one low pitched one short mid Low battery pitched TX Low Battery one low pitched After PTT battery too low to transmit Alert 101 MM23772 Rev B 10 6 TURNING ON THE RADIO 1 Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise A short alert signal if enabled through programming indicates the radio is ready to use Refer to Figure 10 1 for location of the POWER ON OFF VOLUME KNOB 10 7 102 2 The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group depending on programming Adjust the POWER ON OFF VOLUME knob to the desired volume level 4 Select the desired system and group The display indicates the current system and group names 5 The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls SYSTEM SELECTION METHOD 1 METHOD 2 METHOD 3 METHOD 4 NOTE Example From the control knob If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP CHANNEL SELECTION control knob select a system by turning the knob to the desired system number position 1 16 The display registers the new system name on line one
134. t any time Changing the scanning mode changes the way the radio scans voice calls for all of the profiles in the radio personality no matter which profile is or becomes active The choice of scanning mode broadens or narrows the span of communications with all the groups in profiles you listen to but does not affect your interaction with those groups you talk with The scanning modes available for selection may be limited to a subset of the three scanning modes by the administrator Table 7 6 Scan Modes SCAN MODE EXPLANATION Eliminates distractions No Scan Full communications listen and talk with the active talk group No calls received from other talk groups This is the default setting 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 Receive calls from more than one talk group if available from the current site Allows dragging of the selected talk group P1 P2 and default emergency talk groups to the site on which the radio is registered If other calls are available at the site they also can be heard but they will not be actively dragged The default emergency talk group as well as any emergency enabled talk groups 1s only dragged if it is in emergency mode The priority groups are fixed to the selected profile s pre defined Pl and P2 groups configured via the UAS In this mode P1 a
135. tely Operating a portable radio with the antenna missing WARNING ROMINA NAAA AO IA Use only the supplied or approved antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations Refer to Table 6 1 WARNING 3 1 2 Electronic Devices Ay CAUTION MM23772 Rev B 3 1 3 Aircraft Always turn off a portable radio before boarding any aircraft Use it on the ground only with crew permission DO NOT use while in flight WARNING 3 1 4 Electric Blasting Caps To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps DO NOT use two way radios within 1000 feet of blasting operations Always obey the Turn Off Two Way Radios signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used OSHA Standard WARNING MEX 3 1 5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always clearly marked These may be fuelling areas such as gas stations fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even WARNING death Turn OFF two way radios when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere It is rare but not impossible that a radio or its accessories could generate sparks 14 MM23772 Rev B
136. the Off setting 35 MM23772 Rev B 7 18 CHANGE OPERATING MODE 7 19 7 20 7 21 1 Press the or buttons to cycle through the menu until Mode Menu is displayed 2 Press Oor W to select the desired operating mode 3 Press and use O or W to select Y or N 4 Press again to make selection and return to the dwell display RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING VOICE CALLS As soon as the radio completes the initialization sequence and registers on the OpenSky network the user will begin to hear calls from the talk groups in the active profile 1f available 7 19 1 Receiving a Voice Call No action is required on the part of the user The caller s alias is only shown when the selected talk group matches the received talk group Otherwise the name of the received talk group 1s displayed 7 19 2 Transmitting a Voice Call 1 Select the desired talk group 2 Depress and hold the PTT button wait a couple of seconds If programmed by the administrator a grant tone will be sounded Begin speaking into the microphone in a normal voice 4 For maximum clarity hold the radio approximately 2 inches from your mouth Take care not to cover up the microphone while speaking 5 Release the PTT button to terminate an outgoing voice call ADJUSTING AUDIO TREBLE LEVEL The tone of received signals can be adjusted using the radio s Treble Menu 1 Press the or buttons to cycle through the menu unt
137. the following subsections Figure 10 2 P7250 Scan Radio Front Panel FUNCTION Primary Function Allows the user to scroll through available systems groups or channels depending on personality programming Secondary Function Changes the selection for an item within a list Primary Function Accesses the pre stored menu Secondary Function Activates a selected item within a list This is similar to an Enter key we Adds Deletes selected groups or channels from the Scan list of the currently selected AID system Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF Activates one of a number of programmable software options 97 MM23772 Rev B Figure 10 3 P7270 System Radio Front Panel FUNCTION Primary Function Allows the user to scroll through available systems groups or channels depending on personality programming Secondary Function Changes the selection for an item within a list Primary Function Accesses the pre stored menu Secondary Function Activates a selected item within a list This is similar to an Enter key Selects a specific system If the rotary knob is used to select the system and more than 16 systems are programmed in the radio the 4 gt key is used to select additional banks groupings of systems 1 kr These keys are used to place telephone interconnect and individual unit to unit calls The keys operate like a normal telephone keypad Selects a specific grou
138. ty standards of design manufacture and intended use of the product M A COM Inc assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these standards The WARNING symbol calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING symbol until the conditions identified are fully WARNING BUG OR wie CAUTION The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental information which may improve system performance or clarify a process or procedure E NOTE The ESD symbol calls attention to procedures practices or the like which could expose equipment to the effects of Electro Static Discharge Proper precautions must be taken to prevent ESD when handling circuit modules As 10 MM23772 Rev B 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION The M A COM P7200 portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio WARNING is NOT intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment The P7200 portable radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only In addition this M A COM radio complies with the following
139. uested talk group is Sounded when resources become available for a call request placed in the queue if enabled upon channel access Grant or Go Ahead single short beep If the radio roams to another site while transmitting then it will auto rekey and begin transmitting on that tower It gives a second grant tone to let the user know they have roamed Notifies the user access to the channel has been lost Call Removed single long low pitched tone out of coverage area or pre empted by higher priority a one low pitched one short Low Battery mid pitched Low battery Selective Alert Only played once to indicate a selective alert has been i four short tones i Received receive bid APN three 3 short beeps Sounds when an emergency alert is declared F Cleared one long low pitched tone Sounds when an emergency is cleared Ringing is repeated every four 4 seconds until the call Selective Call Ring a ringing tone similar to a is accepted or rejected by the a being called or until Tone telephone the network drops the call if unanswered after one 1 minute Banos Two short tones one high Sounds when the radio transitions from one radio base pitched and one low pitched station site to another 31 MM23772 Rev B 7 11 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Table 7 4 illustrates the basic P7200 OpenSky menu structure Menu items will vary depending upon system programming radio hardware and optional configurations All menus except the dw
140. uirements to be exceeded WARNING MEGANE Y CAUTION Table 6 1 Options and Accessories DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER ANTENNAS Flexible Gain Antenna 700 800 MHz KRE 101 1506 1 Whip Antenna 700 800MHz KRE 101 1506 2 BATTERIES IMMERSION RATED 7 5V Nickel Cadmium NiCd Battery BKB 191 210 33 7 5V Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Battery BKB 191 210 34 7 5V NiCd Battery BKB 191 210 35 7 5V NiMH Battery BKB 191 210 36 BATTERIES WIND DRIVEN RAIN 7 5V NiCd Battery BKB 191 210 43 7 5V NiMH Battery BKB 191 210 44 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES Speaker Mic Speaker Mic Antenna Version Plus Speaker Mic Charger Compatible Speaker Mic Ant Version Charger Comp Speaker Mic Immersible Speaker Mic Ant Version Immersible Speaker Mic Ant Version Immersible Charger Comp Speaker Mic Ruggedized Speaker Mic Antenna Version Ruggedized Speaker Mic Ruggedized Charger Comp Speaker Mic Ant Version Ruggedized Charger Comp Metal Belt Clip MM23772 Rev B Leather Case Kit including Leather Case KRY 101 1639 3 Swivel Mount KRY 101 1608 2 KRY 101 1639 4 Elastic Retaining Strap CC102546V 1 Shoulder Strap CC103333V1 Nylon Case Black with Swivel amp Belt Loop Earphone Kit Black OT V1 10522 Earphone Kit Beige OT V1 10523 3 Wire Mini Lapel Beige OT V1 10524 3 Wire Mini Lapel Black OT V1 10525 Throat Microphone OT V4 10656 Earphone Kit Beige OT V1 10521 23 MM23772 Rev B 7 7 1 7 2
141. until dropped cleared or is pressed The overdial select entry mode can be re entered if the call is still active by pressing PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES 8 25 1 Pre Storing Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad Individual Call ID numbers telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing are stored in the special calls lists when programming the radio The first ten entry locations of these lists can be changed by the radio operator The keypad is used when adding changing and storing numbers in these entry locations Use the following procedure to store a number in one of the first ten entries of a special call list 1 Press or amp to enter the individual call list or the phone call list his displayed 2 Scroll through the list using the or until one of the first ten entries is reached HO ENTRY is displayed 1f the location 1s empty 3 Enter the desired number If necessary a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0 9 5 or until an underscore appears in the display telephone interconnect only The individual call list entries will accept up to 3 digits The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses 4 Press and hold until the display changes indicating that the number has been stored Repeat steps 1 4 above if the number stored in an entry location needs to be changed STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION Status operation permits the trans
142. ups or channels depending on personality programming Secondary Function Changes the selection for an item within a list Primary Function Accesses the pre stored menu Secondary Function Activates a selected item within a list This is similar to an Enter key Selects a specific system If the rotary knob is used to select the system and more than 16 systems are programmed in the radio the 4 gt key is used to select additional banks groupings of systems 1 AA These keys are used to place telephone interconnect and individual unit to unit calls The keys operate like a normal telephone keypad Selects a specific group Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF 64 Adds groups or channels from the currently selected system to the Scan list NOS Deletes selected groups or channels of the currently selected system from the Scan list re Places telephone interconnect calls KEY aes 9 e 0 Enables or disables Private Mode for the system group channel displayed 80 MM23772 Rev B 9 3 DISPLAY The radio Display is made up of 3 lines see Figure 9 4 Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names Line also displays radio status messages The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons All three lines are used to display menu options when in the menu mode If programmed the display backlighting will illuminate upon p
143. ure 7 1 must be pressed before voice transmission begins Scrolls UP or DOWN thru available items within a sub menu available talk groups pre programmed speed dial numbers canned alert messages etc 25 MM23772 Rev B 7 2 2 Keypad P7250 and P7270 Only The keys on the keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys Each key is described in the following subsections Table 7 1 Keypad Functions Primary function Acts much as an enter button to activate a selection Secondary function While in the dwell display press repeatedly to scroll through and view status display on 2 line for current profile caller received talk group and channel Scrolls thru available menu items see Table 7 4 Currently undefined P7250 only Currently undefined P7250 only Currently undefined P7250 only GRP ABC The alpha numeric keys are used to place telephone interconnect and individual unit Gm to unit calls The keys operate like a normal telephone keypad Also used to enter passwords for logging into the OpenSky network if not pre configured for automatic registration at power up CDO D P7270 Only Initiates OpenSky functions log in log out selective call telephone interconnect call etc See page 34 for additional information It is also used as an escape or to P727
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145. yed first Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position 1 To enter the menu mode press 2 Upon entering the menu selection mode Menu options will appear in the display see Figure 10 6 Figure 10 6 Menu Display 3 The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function 4 To scroll through the menu options use the 2 or 2 keys When the required menu item has been found align the cursor with the option then press to select it The menu item s parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using gt or to scroll through the list of parameter values 5 Once the desired setting is reached press to store the value and return the menu option selection level 6 For menu items that display radio information pressing gt or will scroll through a list of informational displays The possible menu items are in Table 10 3 105 MM23772 Rev B 106 10 16 1 Menu Item Selection Process An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the backlight menu item l 2 Press 1 to enter the menu mode Press or until the display shows Press W The backlight menu item is activated Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting Line two shows the currently selected system or group name see Figure 10 7

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