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022702 Operator Manual

51xx Series

FM Portable Radio

Project 25, Conventional

SMARTNET

™

, SmartZone

PRELIMINARY

OPERATING

MANUAL

LAND MOBILE PRODUCT WARRANTY - The manufacturer’s

warranty statement for this product is available from your product

supplier or from the E.F. Johnson Company, 299 Johnson Avenue, Box

1249, Waseca, MN 56093-0514. Phone (507) 835-6222.

E.F. Johnson Company, which was founded in 1923, designs, manufac-

tures, and markets radio communication products, systems, and services

worldwide. E.F. Johnson produces equipment for land mobile radio and

mobiletelephone services which include business, industrial, government,

public safety, and personal users.

Viking Head/EFJohnson logo and Call Guard® are trademarks of the E.F.

Johnson Company. SMARTNET™, SmartZone®, Call Alert™, Enhanced

Private Conversation™, and Private Conversation II™ are trademarks of

Motorola, Inc. All other company and/or product names used in this manual are

trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturer. The

IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by

intellectual property rights including patent rights of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

WARNING

This radio produces RF electromagnetic energy when transmitting and is

designed and classified for “Occupational Use Only”. Radio equipment

with this classification must be used only during the course of employ-

ment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such

hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the General Population in

an uncontrolled environment.

This radio has been tested and complies with FCC RF exposure limits for

“Occupational Use Only”. In addition, it complies with the following

standards and guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic

energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

•FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating

Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio

Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

•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.

•American National Standards Institute (C95.3 -1992), IEEE Recom-

mended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous

Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.

CAUTION

To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC

allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

•DO NOT operate the radio without the proper antenna attached. This may

damage the radio and cause FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded. The

proper antenna is the antenna supplied with the radio by the manufacturer

or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this

radio.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

•DO NOT transmit more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle).

Transmitting for more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure

compliance requirements to be exceeded. This radio is transmitting when-

ever Tx is indicated in the display. Pressing the PTT switch on the side

usually causes the radio to transmit.

•DO NOT use any accessories not specifically authorized by the E.F.

Johnson Company for use with this radio such as batteries, speaker-

microphones, belt clips, and antennas. The use of unauthorized accessories

can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.

•ALWAYS keep the antenna and radio at least 2.54 cm (1.0 inch) away from

your body when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance

requirements are not exceeded. The best transmission quality results when

the antenna is at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from your mouth and angled

slightly to one side.

NOTE: The preceding information is provided to make you aware of RF

exposure and what to do to ensure that this radio is operated within FCC RF

exposure limits.

Electromagnetic Interference/Usage Compatibility

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. In addition,

changes or modification to this equipment no expressly approved by the E.F.

Johnson Company could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment

(FCC Rules, 47CFR Part 15.19).

DO NOT operate it in areas that are sensitive to RF energy such as aircraft,

hospitals, blasting sites, and fuel storage sites. Areas with potentially flammable

atmospheres are usually, but not always, clearly posted. These may include gas

stations, fuel and chemical storage and transfer stations, below deck on boats,

and areas where the air contains flammable chemicals or particles such as grain

dust or metal powders.

Dispose of the nickel metal-hydride battery used by this radio in accordance with

local regulations. DO NOT dispose of it in fire because it can explode. Also, do

not short the terminals because it may become very hot.

FEATURES

General Features

•Programmable for the following modes of operation:

– Conventional analog

– Conventional Project 25 (digital)

– SMARTNET™/SmartZone® trunked (analog or digital)

•Up to 16 zones with up to 16 channels each programmable

(256 channels total)

•Large liquid crystal display (LCD) with backlight

•Nine programmable option switches (full keypad model)

•Standard and radio-wide scan modes

•Time-out timer

•Power-up password access available to prevent unauthorized usage

Conventional Features

•Up to 256 channels or talk groups programmable

•Repeater talk-around

•Monitor mode selected by option switch

•Carrier or Call Guard® controlled squelch on analog channels

•Penalty and conversation timers

•Priority channel sampling when scanning

•Busy channel lockout (transmit disable on busy)

•SecureNet™ or 460 secure communication available on analog

channels, DES-OFB on Project 25 channels

•Individual ID calls on Project 25 channels

•User selectable high and low power output

•Emergency switch (P25 channels only)

•Keypad programming

FEATURES

SMARTNET™ II/SmartZone® Features

•Up to 256 talk groups programmable

•Group, Enhanced Private Conversation™, Private Conversation II™,

and Telephone Calls

•Emergency alarms to alert dispatcher of emergency conditions

•Emergency calls for high priority system access

•Failsoft operation on a predefined conventional channel if trunked sys-

tem fails

•Priority group calls detected while listening to other group calls

•Call Alert™ (send and receive pages)

•Predefined messages (up to 16) can be sent to a dispatcher

•Predefined status conditions (up to 8) can be sent to a dispatcher

•Dynamic regrouping (dispatcher can automatically gather users on a

channel to receive a message)

•Roaming (SmartZone only)

•SecureNet™ or 460 secure communication available

NOTE: The availability of many of the preceding features is controlled by

system operator programming of your transceiver, installed options, and

the capabilities of the radio system being accessed.

FEATURES

NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SMARTNET™ II/SmartZone® Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Top Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Side Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

GENERAL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning Power On and Setting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power-Up Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Low Battery Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Channel and Zone Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Home Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tone Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Secure Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Transceiver Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Monitoring Before Transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Monitor Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Call Guard Squelch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Penalty Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Conversation Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Repeater Talk-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power Output Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Emergency Mode (Conventional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Conventional Mode Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Priority Channel Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Placing and Receiving Standard Conventional Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

DTMF/ANI Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Project 25 Mode Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Keypad Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Channel Parameter Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Viewing Unit ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Standard Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Enhanced Private Conversation Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Private Conversation II Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Telephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Sending Status Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Emergency Alarm and Emergency Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Failsoft Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

SmartZone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Supervisory Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Rechargeable Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

System Operator Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Speaking Into Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Operation At Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Transceiver Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS

The programmable option switches are as follows:

•F1, F2, F3, and F4 keys on the front panel

•Three push-button switches on the side

•Orange push-button switch on the top panel

•Three-position A/B/C switch on top panel

These switches can control one function when a conventional

channel is selected and another when a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel

is selected. The available functions for each operating mode and the page

on which each function is described are listed in the following tables.

Consult your system operator to determine what functions are controlled

by each switch and then write the switch label next to the applicable func-

tion. Refer to page 20 for more option switch information.

CONVENTIONAL MODE

Switch Function See Page

Backlight 20

Clear/Secure 28

Displayed Information 30

High/Low Power 34

Home Zone 22

Individual ID Call 40

Keypad Lock 21

Keypad Programming 40

Monitor 31

Normal/Selective 32

Priority 36

Radio Wide Scan 24

Repeater Talk-Around 34

Scan 24

Scan Edit 26

Talk Group Select 39

Tones On-Off 23

Zone Select 21

OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE MODE

Switch Function See Page

Backlight 20

Call Alert 56

Call Response 50, 52

Clear/Secure 28

Home Zone 22

Keypad Lock 21

Message 57

Phone 53

Private Call 47, 51

Radio Wide Scan 24

Scan 24

Scan Edit 26

Site Lock (SmartZone only) 61

Site Search (SmartZone only) 61

Status 58

Tones On-Off 23

Zone Select 21

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Front Panel Controls

Speaker - The transceiver speaker is located behind this grill. When a

speaker/microphone is used, this speaker is automatically disabled.

Microphone - The microphone is located in this area. For best results,

hold the transceiver 2-3 inches from you mouth and speak at a normal

conversational level.

Speaker

Display

DTMF Keypad

Option Keys

Microphone

Full Keypad Model Limited Keypad Model

Up/Down Sw

Option Keys

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Front Display - This is a dot-matrix graphical LCD (Liquid Crystal Dis-

play). The display backlight can be programmed to turn on when any key

is pressed or when the Backlight option switch is pressed (see page 20).

DTMF Keypad - The full keypad, 17-key models include the keys

required to dial telephone, unit ID, and group ID numbers and also to

enter numbers during for keypad programming.

F1 - F4 - These keys are available with both full and limited keypad

models, and they can be system operator programmed to control a

specific function. The key functions can be different for each operating

mode (see page 11). Other programmable option switches are located on

the top and side panels (see preceding information).

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Top Panel Controls

On-Off/Volume - Turning the knob clockwise turns power on and sets

the volume level. Turning it counterclockwise to the detent turns power

off.

Channel Switch - This 16-position switch allows up to 16 channels to be

selected. This switch operates in conjunction with up to 16 programmable

zones to allow up to 256 channels to be selected.

Programmable Option Switch - This is a three-position selector switch

that can be system operator programmed to control some function (see

page 11).

Antenna Connector - Connection point for the antenna. Make sure that

the antenna is tight before using the radio.

Emergency Switch - If the radio is programmed for emergency transmis-

sions, pressing this switch alerts a dispatcher, for example, of an emer-

gency condition. Refer to descriptions on pages 35 and 58 for more

information.

Emergenc

(Option)

On-Off

Volume

Channel

Switch

Antenna

Connecto

Option

Switch

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Side Controls

Option Switches - These three switches can be system operator pro-

grammed to control a specific function (see page 11).

PTT Switch - This switch is pressed to turn the transmitter on. The indi-

cator on the top panel lights red when the transmitter is keyed.

Accessory Connector - Connection point for optional accessories such

as a speaker/microphone.

Battery Pack - To remove the battery, press the release on the bottom

toward the front of the transceiver and slide the battery outward.

Option Switches

PTT Switch

Battery Pack

Accessory

Connector

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Display

The front panel display is shown above, and the following informa-

tion is indicated:

Alphanumeric Characters - This area of the display indicates the

selected channel, error conditions, and other information.

Sec - Indicates that transmissions are encrypted (see page 28).

Dig - Indicates that a digital (Project 25) conventional channel is selected.

Rx - Indicates that a carrier is being detected on the selected or scanned

channel.

Tx - Indicates the transmitter is keyed.

Pgm - Indicates that the keypad programming mode is selected (see

page 40).

SL - Indicates that the displayed channel is in the scan list (see page 25).

Pri - Indicates that the displayed channel is programmed as the current

group’s priority channel (see page 36).

Sec Dig Rx Tx Pgm SL Pri Call ID Scan

Alphanumeric Display

GENERAL OPERATION

Call ID - Indicates that the display is showing the ID of the calling party

(see page 47).

Scan - Indicates that system scan is activated (see page 23).

GENERAL OPERATION

Introduction

The following section describes features available with both trunked

and conventional operation. Features unique to conventional channels are

described starting on page 29, and features unique to SMARTNET/

SmartZone channels are described starting on page 46.

Turning Power On and Setting Volume

Power is turned on and off by the On-Off/Volume switch on the top

panel. When power is initially turned on, an alert tone sounds and the

indicator on the top panel flashes green. If a SMARTNET/SmartZone

channel is selected, the zone alias is then displayed followed by the unit

ID (see page 46). The selected channel is then indicated.

To turn power off, turn the On-Off/Volume knob counterclockwise

until a click occurs. The display may remain on for a few seconds after

power is turned off. It is recommended that power not be turned back on

again until the display is blank.

The relative volume level can be determined by noting the position

of the index on the On-Off/Volume knob. To enable a reference tone for

setting the volume, proceed as follows:

GENERAL OPERATION

•If key press tones are enabled (see page 23), a short tone sounds when

front panel keys are pressed.

•If a conventional channel is selected and the Monitor option switch is

programmed (see page 31), pressing that switch unsquelches/squelches

the receiver and either voice or background noise is heard. If a

SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected, the receiver cannot be

manually unsquelched.

Power-Up Password

General

The power-up password feature prevents unauthorized use of the

transceiver. When it is enabled by system operator programming, an

eight-digit password must be entered to make the transceiver operational

each time power is turned on. Passwords can be entered even if the key-

pad is locked (see “Keypad Lock” on page 21). The default password is

eight zeros (00000000).

If this feature is enabled, proceed as follows to unlock the radio:

1. Turn radio power on and when “LOCKED” is displayed, enter the

eight-digit numeric password using the keypad. As each digit is

entered, a dash is displayed. If an incorrect digit is entered, press the F3

key and re-enter the entire password.

2. When all eight digits have been entered, press the F4 key. If the pass-

word is correct, the display indicates normal zone and then channel

information. If an incorrect password is entered, “LOCKED” is again

displayed.

Changing Password

The current password can be changed as follows:

1. The locked mode must be selected to change the password, so cycle

power if necessary to display “LOCKED”.

GENERAL OPERATION

2. Enter the old eight-digit password and press the # key (not F4). If the

correct password is entered, “NEW PSWD” is displayed.

3. Enter the new password and press F4. The password is changed.

Backlight

The backlight for the display and keypad can be manually turned on

by pressing the Backlight option switch if it is available. The backlight

can also be system operator programmed to automatically turn on when

any key is pressed. It then automatically turns off after a programmed

delay so that battery drain is minimized.

Option Switches

The programmable option switches are as follows:

•F1, F2, F3, and F4 on front panel (see illustration on page 13).

•The three push-button switches on the side panel (see illustration on

page 16).

•The 3-position selector switch and orange push-button switch on the

top panel (see illustration on page 15).

If your radio is programmed with both conventional and

SMARTNET/SmartZone channels (see page 29), these option switches

can be system operator programmed to control a different set of functions

for each channel type. For example, the F1 switch could select Hi/Lo

Power when a conventional channel is selected and Private Calls when a

SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. The available functions in

each mode are indicated in the tables on pages 11 and 12. If the

programmed functions are not indicated in these tables, consult your

system operator to determine how your switches have been programmed.

If no option switch has been programmed to control a particular function,

that function may not be available or may be in a fixed mode.

GENERAL OPERATION

Keypad Lock

If the Keypad Lock option switch has been programmed, the keypad

can be locked (disabled) to prevent keys from being accidentally pressed.

To lock the keypad, simply press this switch. Then to unlock it again,

press and hold it until a tone sounds. The keypad can also be disabled by

system operator programming. It is then permanently disabled and cannot

be re-enabled by the user.

Low Battery Indication

When the battery voltage falls below a preset level, the radio can be

programmed so that any or all of the following indications occur:

•“Low Battery” flashes in the display every 5 seconds

•A chirp sounds every 5 seconds in the receive mode.

•A chirp sounds every 5 seconds in the transmit mode.

The battery should be recharged as soon as practical after a low

battery indication appears. Refer to page 64 for more battery information.

Channel and Zone Selection

Channel Select

To change the current channel, rotate the 16-position channel

selector knob on the top panel to the desired position. With SMARTNET/

SmartZone channels, the selected channel is always indicated by alias

(name). The alias is also displayed with conventional channels if the

Display Mode option switch is not programmed. If this switch is

programmed, the channel number or frequency may also be displayed

(see “Display Mode Selection” on page 30).

Zone Select

A zone is a group of up to any 16 conventional and SMARTNET/

SmartZone channels defined by system operator programming. Up to 16

GENERAL OPERATION

zones can be programmed for a total of 16 x 16 channels per zone or 256

channels. One use of zones may be to select groups of channels

programmed for operation in different geographical areas or radio

systems. If selectable zones have been programmed in your radio, consult

your system operator for more information on how they are used. Zones

are selected as follows:

1. Press the Zone option switch and the alias (name) of the current zone is

flashed in the display.

2. Use the number keys to enter the desired zone number or scroll through

the available zones using the Up/Down select switch.

3. When the desired zone is displayed or entered, select it by pressing the

F4 key or waiting 4 seconds.

Home Zone

The radio can be programmed with a home zone. Then when power

is turned on, the radio can be programmed so that either the home or last

selected zone is automatically selected.

If the Home Zone option switch is programmed, it can be used to

quickly select or change the home zone. To select the home zone, simply

press this switch. To change the home zone to the currently selected zone,

press and hold this switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second).

Time-Out Timer

The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is keyed for longer

than the programmed time. It can be programmed on each channel for

times of 15 - 225 seconds or it can be disabled (not used). If the trans-

mitter is keyed continuously for longer than the programmed time, the

transmitter is disabled and an invalid condition tone sounds. Five seconds

before time-out occurs, an alert tone sounds to indicate that time-out is

approaching. The timer and tone are reset by releasing the PTT switch.

GENERAL OPERATION

One use of this feature is to prevent a channel from being kept busy

for an extended period by an accidentally keyed transmitter. It can also

prevent possible transmitter damage caused by transmitting for an exces-

sively long period. Conventional channels can also be programmed with

the Penalty and Conversation timers that are described starting on

page 33.

Tone Enable/Disable

The supervisory tones (see page 62) can be enabled and disabled by

the Tones On-Off option switch if it is programmed. When tones are

enabled by this switch, “TONE ON” is momentarily displayed and a tone

sounds. Conversely, when tones are disabled, “TONE OFF” is displayed

and no tone sounds. If the Tones On-Off option switch is not

programmed, tones are fixed in the on or off mode by system operator

programming.

Scanning

Introduction

Scanning cycles through a list of channels called a “scan list”,

checking each for messages. When a message is detected that your trans-

ceiver is programmed to receive, scanning stops and the message is

received. Shortly after the message is complete, scanning resumes (unless

it has been disabled).

There are two basic scan modes: Standard and Radio Wide. The

Standard mode is unique to the type of channel selected (conventional or

SMARTNET/SmartZone), and the Radio Wide mode is the same regard-

less of the channel type selected. Only one of these scan modes can be

enabled at a time. Therefore, if standard scanning is enabled while radio

wide scanning is occurring, radio wide scanning is automatically disabled

and vice versa. More information on these modes follows.

GENERAL OPERATION

Standard Scanning

Standard scanning monitors only channels that are the same type as

that currently selected. Therefore, if a conventional channel is selected,

only conventional channels are scanned, and if a SMARTNET channel is

selected, only SMARTNET channels are scanned. Standard scanning is

turned on and off by the Scan option switch as follows. If this switch is

not programmed, standard scanning is not available.

•To turn standard scanning on, press the Scan option switch. Scanning is

enabled when the “Scan” icon is indicated in the upper right corner of

the front panel display and “SCAN ON” is briefly displayed.

•To turn scanning off, press the Scan option switch again. The “Scan”

icon is then no longer indicated and “SCAN OFF” is briefly displayed.

•If the zone or channel is changed while scanning is selected, scanning

continues on the same or a different scan list (see scan list information

which follows).

Radio Wide Scanning

Radio wide scanning monitors the channels in the preprogrammed

radio wide scan list (see page 25). This list may contain up to 16 channels

of any type (conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone) assigned to any

zone. Radio wide scanning is turned on and off by the Radio Wide Scan

option switch as follows. If this switch is not programmed, radio wide

scanning is not available.

•To turn radio wide scanning on, press the Radio Wide Scan option

switch. Scanning is enabled when “Scan” is indicated in the upper

right corner of the front panel display and “SCAN ON” is briefly

displayed.

•To turn radio wide scanning off, press the Radio Wide Scan option

switch again. The “Scan” icon is then no longer indicated and “SCAN

OFF” is briefly displayed.

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•If the zone or channel is changed while radio wide scanning, scanning

continues normally.

Scan Resume Delay

When a message is received or transmitted while scanning, there is a

system operator programmable delay before scanning resumes. The delay

after receiving a call prevents another message from being received

before you can make a response, and the delay after transmitting a call

ensures that you hear a response to your call instead of another message

occurring on some other channel.

Standard Mode Scan List

NOTE: The selected channel is always scanned.

With conventional operation, up to three scan lists can be

programmed. The list that is scanned is selected by the Scan option

switch as described on page 35. Selecting another conventional channel

does not change the current scan list. The scan lists are user program-

mable if the Scan Edit option switch is programmed (see page 26).

With SMARTNET/SmartZone operation, each channel can be

programmed so that one of up to three different scan lists is automatically

selected or scanning is disabled. The scan list assigned to the current

channel is not user selectable, but it is user programmable if the Scan Edit

option switch is programmed (see page 26).

Radio Wide Mode Scan List

With radio wide scanning, there is only one preprogrammed scan list

available regardless of the type of channel selected, and it is not user

programmable.

Determining Which Channels are in Scan List

Channels in the standard SMARTNET/SmartZone and radio wide

lists are not indicated. With conventional channels, the selected channel

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is in the current scan list if “SL” (Scan List) is indicated in the upper part

of the display.

Nuisance Channel Delete

With standard scanning, channels can be temporarily deleted from

the scan list, for example, if messages on a channel become annoying.

This feature is not available with radio wide scanning. Proceed as follows:

NOTE: The selected channel and conventional priority channels cannot

be deleted from the scan list.

1. While receiving a message on the channel to be deleted, press and hold

the Scan option switch until the alert tone sounds (about 1 second).

2. The channel is then deleted and scanning of the remaining channels in

the scan list resumes.

3. Deleted channels are added back into the scan list if any of the

following events occur:

•Scanning is turned off and then on again using the Scan switch.

•Transceiver power is turned off and then on again.

•The scan list is reselected by pressing the number key corresponding

to the list number (conventional) or by selecting another channel

(SMARTNET/SmartZone).

•Another channel is selected by the top panel channel switch.

Programming a Scan List

When full keypad (17-key) models, conventional and SMARTNET/

SmartZone standard scan lists are user programmable if the Scan Edit

option switch is programmed and user programming of the list is allowed.

Scan list programming is not available with limited keypad (5-key)

models. Proceed as follows to program a scan list:

GENERAL OPERATION

Preliminary

1. With conventional channels, select the list to be edited (1-3) by pressing

the key corresponding to the desired list number with scanning enabled

(see page 35). If a list is not selected, the last active scan list is automat-

ically edited. With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, the scan list for

the selected channel is fixed and cannot be changed. Scanning may also

be disabled on some channels.

2. If scanning is enabled, turn it off by pressing the Scan option switch.

3. Press the Scan Edit option switch. The alias of the first channel in the

scan list is displayed. If scan list programming or scanning is disabled

on the selected list or channel, “NO LIST” is momentarily displayed

and scan list programming is not available. Proceed as follows to delete

or add a channel:

To Delete a Channel:

4. Select the channel you want to delete by pressing Up/Down select

switch.

5. With conventional channels, to delete the displayed channel and exit

this mode, press the F3 key. With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels,

press the “2” key and then F4.

NOTE: The priority channel cannot be deleted (see “Priority Channel

Sampling” description which follows).

To Add a Channel:

1. Press the Scan Edit option switch. The alias of the first channel in the

scan list is displayed.

2. Enter the two-digit zone and channel number of the channel you want

to add. For example, to add Zone 1/Channel 5, enter “0105”. Refer to

page 21 for more information on zones and channels.

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3. With conventional channels, to add the channel to the scan list and exit

this mode, press the F4. With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, press

the “1” key and then F4.

Secure Communication

This transceiver may be optionally equipped to provide secure com-

munication on some or all channels. This feature encrypts your voice so

that it can be understood only by someone using a transceiver equipped

with a similar encryption device and encryption codes.

When a secure call is received or transmitted, “Sec” is indicated in

the upper part of the display. Secure communication can be programmed

on a per channel basis to operate in various ways. If equipped with the

Clear/Secure option switch and the current channel is programmed to

allow switch selection, secure communication can be manually enabled

and disabled by that switch. In the receive mode, secure calls may be

autodetected or only calls coded like the transmit signal may be received.

If your transceiver has this feature, consult your system operator for more

information on how it functions in your application.

Transceiver Operating Modes

Each selectable channel can be programmed for either the conven-

tional or SMARTNET/SmartZone operating mode. For example, Zone 1/

Channel 1 could be a conventional channel, Zone 1/Channel 2 a SMART-

NET channel, and so on. Consult your system operator to determine the

type or types of operation programmed in your transceiver. More infor-

mation on these modes follows.

Conventional - This is a non-trunked operating mode which accesses

independent radio channels (there is no automatic access to several chan-

nels). Monitoring before transmitting may not be automatic in this mode,

so you may need to manually monitor the channel before transmitting to

make sure that it is not in use. Either analog or digital (Project 25) signal-

ing may be used. When a digital channel is selected, “DIG” is indicated

in the upper part of the display. Channel monitoring and other operating

features unique to conventional channels are described starting on

page 29.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

SMARTNET™/SmartZone® -This is a trunked operating mode that uses

ID codes to select what mobiles are being called and what calls are

received. Monitoring is performed automatically and special messages

and tones indicate busy and out-of-range conditions. Enhanced features

include roaming (SmartZone only), telephone, private, and emergency

calls, Call Alert™, and messaging. Either analog or digital signaling may

be used. When a digital channel is selected, “Dig” is indicated in the

upper part of the display. Operating features unique to SMARTNET/

SmartZone channels are described starting on page 46.

When a SMARTNET or SmartZone channel is selected or the radio

is powered up on one of those channels, it searches for a control channel

and attempts to register on the radio system. Once a control channel is

found, the alias (name) of the selected channel is displayed. If a control

channel could not be found (because of an out of range condition or the

system ID is not correct, for example), “NO SYS” is displayed and the

radio continues to search for a control channel.

The control channel transmits and receives system information to

and from all radios registered on the system. Therefore, once a control

channel is found, it is continuously monitored for incoming call informa-

tion and is used to make call requests. The radio automatically changes to

a traffic channel to place and receive calls and then returns to the control

channel when the call is complete.

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Introduction

The following information describes features unique to the conven-

tional operating mode (see brief description on preceding page). Refer to

the preceding “General Operation” section for information on features

common to all operating modes, and to the SMARTNET/SmartZone

section starting page 46 for information on features unique to that mode.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Display Mode Selection

If the Displayed Information option switch is programmed, it is

usually the three-position toggle switch on the top panel. This switch

selects the following conventional channel display modes. If this switch

is not programmed or a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected, the

Alias mode is always used.

Alias - The preprogrammed alphanumeric tag for the channel is

displayed.

Number - The channel number from 1-16 is displayed as “CHAN xx”.

Frequency - The frequency of the selected channel is displayed in

megahertz. The transmit frequency is displayed in the transmit mode

and the receive frequency is displayed in the receive mode.

NOTE: The channel number can also be determined by noting the

number (1-16) indicated by the index on the channel selector knob.

Monitoring Before Transmitting

With conventional operation, you may need to manually monitor the

channel before transmitting to make sure that it is not being used by

someone else. If you were to transmit while someone else was using the

channel, you would probably disrupt their conversation. Channels are

monitored automatically or manually as follows:

Automatic Channel Monitoring

If the selected channel is programmed for Busy Channel Lockout

feature (consult your system operator), monitoring is performed automat-

ically. Refer to the description of this feature on page 32 for more

information.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Manual Channel Monitoring

The automatic monitoring just described may not be programmed or

it may occasionally disable the transmitter even if the channel is not in

use. In this case, the channel must be monitored manually as follows:

Rx Indicator - With scanning disabled, note if the “Rx”indicator in the

display is indicated. If it is not, the channel is not being used and you

can transmit your call. If it is indicated, the channel may be busy and

you should not place your call (see next paragraph).

Monitor Mode - There may be times when the busy indication is

displayed even though no one is using the channel. Monitoring should

then be performed by disabling Call Guard squelch using the Normal/

Selective option switch as described on page 32 or the monitor mode

described next.

Monitor Mode

The monitor mode temporarily disables squelch control features

(such as Call Guard® squelch) so that all messages are heard on the

selected channel. It also overrides the Busy Channel Lockout feature (see

next section) and temporarily halts scanning.

To monitor the selected channel, select the monitor mode by briefly

pressing or pressing and holding the Monitor option switch (if available).

The receiver unsquelches and a rushing noise or voice is heard when the

monitor mode is enabled. To disable the monitor mode and return to

normal operation, release the Monitor switch or press it a second time.

If scanning is enabled, pressing and holding the Monitor option

switch monitors the current scanned channel instead of the selected

channel if applicable.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Busy Channel Lockout

The Busy Channel Lockout feature (also called Transmit Disable On

Busy) automatically disables the transmitter if the channel is busy when

the PTT switch is pressed. When a busy condition is detected by this

feature, the transmitter is disabled, “BUSY” is indicated in the display,

and a tone similar to a standard telephone busy tone sounds until the PTT

switch is released. The transceiver can be programmed to operate in one

of the following modes on each channel:

Off - The transmitter keys even if the channel is busy.

Noise - The transmitter is disabled if any signal is detected on the

channel.

Tone - The transmitter is disabled if the detected squelch coding is not

correct.

If busy override is permitted by programming, it is possible to

transmit even when the transmitter is disabled by this feature. Simply

release the PTT switch and then quickly press it again.

Call Guard Squelch

General

Call Guard® squelch (also called CTCSS/DCS signaling) may be

programmed on conventional analog channels. This feature eliminates

distracting messages intended for others using the channel by using a

subaudible tone or digital code to control the squelch. This tone or code is

unique to a user or talk group on that channel. It is transmitted by the

mobile placing a call, and if Call Guard squelch is programmed in the

mobile receiving the call, it must detect the correct tone or code to

receive the call.

Call Guard Squelch Enable/Disable

To disable Call Guard (Selective) squelch so that all messages on the

selected or scanned channels are heard, press the Normal/Selective option

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

switch (if available) so that “NORMAL is flashed in the display. Then to

re-enable Call Guard squelch, press the Normal/Selective switch again so

that “SELECTIV” is flashed. The mode selected by this switch does not

change when other channels are selected or power is cycled. Call Guard

squelch can also be disabled by the monitor mode described on page 31.

Keypad Selectable Call Guard Code (CTCSS/DCS)

If you have the full keypad (17-key) model and the ability to change

Call Guard codes has been enabled by programming, the transmit and

receive codes from one channel can be temporarily or permanently reas-

signed to all channels of the current zone. Proceed as follows:

1. Using the number keys, enter the number of the channel that is

programmed with the code you want to reassign to all channels (only

channels 1-9 can be selected). See “Display Mode Selection” on

page 30 for information on displaying channel numbers.

2. The display then briefly indicates “CODE x”, where “x” is the key you

pressed. The codes assigned to that channel are then reassigned to all

the other channels in the current zone. The reassignments remain in

effect even after power is cycled.

3. To restore all Call Guard codes in the current zone to the original

settings, press the “0” key.

NOTE: Keypad programming described starting on page 40 can be used

to change the Call Guard code of individual channels.

Penalty Timer

A penalty timer may be programmed on conventional channels to

prevent transmissions for 15 - 225 seconds after the time-out timer

described on page 22 disables the transmitter. The penalty timer starts

when the PTT switch is released after the transmitter has been disabled. If

the PTT switch is pressed during the penalty time, the time-out indication

occurs again. A beep sounds when the penalty timer expires and the

transmitter can then be keyed.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Conversation Timer

A conversation timer can be programmed on conventional channels

to limit the total length of a conversation rather than just the length of

each transmission as with the time-out timer. This timer can be

programmed for 0.5 - 7.5 minutes, and it is reset when the time between

transmissions exceeds the penalty time just described. A warning tone

sounds 5 seconds before the conversation timer expires. When it expires,

the transmitter is disabled and a warning tone sounds. The transmitter

remains disabled for the length of the penalty time, and a beep sounds

when it can be keyed again.

Repeater Talk-Around

Normally, all your transmissions go through a repeater which

usually increases range. However, if you are out of range of the repeater,

you cannot talk to anyone else on that channel even though the mobile

you are calling may be only a short distance away. To allow communica-

tion when this situation occurs, repeater talk-around can be used to allow

direct communication with a mobile without going through a repeater.

Repeater talk-around can be selected if the Repeater Talk-Around

option switch (if available). When talk-around is enabled by this switch,

“RTA ON” is flashed in the display. Then when it is disabled by pressing

the switch again, “RTA OFF” is flashed. Changing channels or turning

power off does not change the selected talk-around mode.

Power Output Select

If the High/Low Power option switch is programmed and power

selection is permitted on the current channel, either high or low trans-

mitter power can be selected. Generally, the high power setting allows

you to transmit longer distances but uses more battery power, and the

opposite occurs with the low power setting.

Pressing the High/Low Power switch toggles the power setting. The

new level is flashed in the display when this switch is pressed as “HI

POWER” or “LO POWER”. If power selection is not permitted on the

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

channel, the fixed power level is flashed and no power change occurs.

Turning power off or changing channels does not change the power

setting selected for a channel.

Emergency Mode (Conventional)

On conventional Project 25 channels, an emergency mode may be

programmed to be selectable by the orange Emergency switch located on

the top panel (see illustration on page 15). Scanning is automatically

disabled in this mode, so transmissions occur on the selected channel.

Pressing this switch with a Project 25 channel selected enables the

emergency mode and if the PTT switch is pressed, an emergency status is

sent. Radio power must be turned off to cancel the emergency mode on a

Project 25 channel.

If this switch is pressed with an analog channel selected, an emer-

gency condition is not transmitted. However, if a Project 25 channel is

selected before power is turned off, the emergency condition is trans-

mitted on the Project 25 channel as just described.

NOTE: If your radio is programmed to transmit emergency conditions,

consult your system operator for more information on the specific opera-

tion in your application.

Conventional Mode Scanning

General

The following information describes scanning features unique to

conventional operation. Scan operation common to all modes is described

starting on page 23, and scan operation unique to SMARTNET/

SmartZone operation is described starting on page 60.

Selecting a Scan List

With full keypad (17-key) models, one of up to three scan lists can

be selected when scanning with a conventional channel selected. These

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

lists can be system operator or user programmed as described in the infor-

mation which follows. With limited keypad (5-key) models, only one

scan list is available and it cannot be user programmed. However,

nuisance channels can still be temporarily deleted as described on

page 26.

Proceed as follows to select a scan list with full keypad models:

1. If required, enable scanning by pressing the Scan option switch.

2. To select a list, press the number key corresponding to the number of

the desired list (1-3). The selected list is then briefly displayed as “Scan

x” where “x” is the list number. The selected scan list is stored in

memory and does not change until this procedure is repeated.

Transmitting in Scan Mode

When the transmitter is keyed with scanning enabled, the radio can

be programmed so that the transmission always occurs on one of the

following channels:

•Priority channel (see following description)

•Selected channel

•Channel of a call if the response is made before scanning resumes

Priority Channel Sampling

General

The priority channel sampling feature ensures that when standard

scanning is occurring, messages on the priority channel are not missed

while listening to a message on some other channel. Your transceiver can

be programmed so that the priority channel is a fixed channel associated

with the current scan list, the currently selected channel, or not used.

When the selected channel is a priority channel, “Pri” is indicated in the

upper part of the display.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Priority channel sampling occurs only with Standard conventional

scanning. It does not occur with Radio Wide scanning, when listening to

any type of SMARTNET/SmartZone call, or when transmitting. A series

of “ticks” may be heard and the indicator on the top panel flashes green

when the priority channel is sampled while listening to a message on

some other channel.

Changing The Priority Channel

If a specific priority channel is associated with the current scan list,

it can be changed if the Priority option switch is programmed. Proceed as

follows:

1. Select the scan list number to be edited as described in page 35. If a list

is not selected, the last active scan list is automatically edited.

1. Make sure that both radio-wide and standard scanning are off (“Scan”

is not indicated in display).

2. Select the channel that you want to be the priority channel using the

channel selector switch on the top panel. If the channel is in a different

zone, also select the appropriate zone.

3. Press the Priority option switch and the “Pri” is displayed to indicate

that the selected channel is now the priority channel.

Placing and Receiving Standard Conventional Calls

Standard conventional calls are calls to or from other mobile units

on the selected channel. The proper coded Call Guard signaling (see

page 32) may need to be transmitted for them to receive your call and

also for you to receive their calls. Proceed as follows to place and receive

these calls:

Placing a Standard Conventional Call

1. Turn power on and set the volume as described on page 18. Select the

channel programmed for the mobile you want to call (see “Channel and

Zone Selection” on page 21).

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

2. Monitor the channel automatically or manually as described on

page 30.

3. Press the PTT switch and the call proceeds as follows:

•If the Busy Channel Lockout feature is programmed on the channel,

the transmitter is automatically disabled if the channel is busy (see

description on page 32).

•Otherwise, busy and out-of-range conditions are not indicated and

speaking can begin after monitoring the channel as described on

page 30.

4. Press (and hold) the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen.

Receiving a Standard Conventional Call

1. Select or scan the channel programmed for the call you want to receive

(refer to pages 23 and 35 for more scanning information).

2. When the call is received, press the PTT switch to talk and release it to

listen. If scanning, you may have to respond before scanning resumes

to ensure that the response occurs on the channel of the call.

DTMF/ANI Signaling

DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones can be generated

manually or automatically for ANI (Automatic Number Identification)

and other purposes. The following options may be enabled by system

operator programming for each conventional channel:

DTMF Keypad - Pressing 0-9, *, or # on the keypad while holding the

PTT switch transmits the corresponding tone until the key is released.

Pre-Tx ANI - A preprogrammed ANI sequence is automatically sent

when you press the PTT switch.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Post-TX ANI - A preprogrammed ANI sequence is automatically sent

each time you release the PTT switch.

Disabled - All DTMF signaling is disabled.

Project 25 Mode Features

Viewing Individual ID

Each transceiver which operates on Project 25 (digital) channels is

assigned an eight-digit individual ID. When power is turned on with a

Project 25 channel selected, the individual ID of your radio is briefly

displayed.

Talk Group Codes

Each Project 25 channel is programmed with a talk group code that

determines the group of mobiles which will receive your call on that

channel and also which calls you can receive.

Coded Squelch

Project 25 conventional channels use a NAC (Network Access

Code) instead of Call Guard squelch (see page 32) to control which calls

are received on a channel. Both the correct group ID and NAC must be

detected to receive a call. However, other operation, such as monitoring,

is similar to when Call Guard squelch is used.

Changing Talk Group Assigned To A Channel

If the Talk Group Select option switch is programmed and user talk

group programming is permitted on the channel, the talk group assigned

to a channel can be changed. This change is permanent (cycling power

does not reselect the old talk group). Proceed as follows:

1. Select the channel to be changed and then press the Talk Group Select

option switch.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

2. Display the talk group to be assigned to that channel by pressing Up/

Down select switch. Talk groups are indicated by an alias (unique

alphanumeric identification).

3. To select that talk group and return to normal operation, press the Talk

Group select switch again. If talk group selection has been disabled on

the channel by programming, the talk group does not change and an

error tone sounds.

Individual Calls

If the Individual Call option switch is programmed and the radio is a

full keypad (17-key) mode., individual calls can be placed to a specific

mobile radio on Project 25 channels. This call differs from standard

group calls in that only one mobile instead of entire groups of mobiles

may receive the call. To respond to an individual call, simply press the

PTT switch and begin talking before a call timer expires. Proceed as

follows to place this call:

1. Press the Individual Call option switch and the identification of the last

individual call placed is displayed as IDxxxxxx.

2. If required, enter the ID of the mobile being called using the keypad.

3. Press the PTT switch and begin talking.

When individual calls are received, the transceiver may be pro-

grammed to display the selected talk group, the talk group of the call, or

the ID of the calling radio.

Keypad Programming

Introduction

Keypad programming is available with full keypad (17-key) models

if the Keypad Programming option switch is programmed. It is then

selected by pressing this switch and entering the programming password.

This password is a series of eight digits selected by your system operator,

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

and it prevents unauthorized changing of radio programming. The default

password is eight zeros, and the F4 key must be pressed after the digits

are entered. This password is not user reprogrammable.

Keypad programming allows conventional channel parameters such

as the transmit and receive frequency and Call Guard squelch code to be

changed. In addition, several conventional mode timers can be

programmed. It cannot be used to reprogram disabled or SMARTNET/

SmartZone channels.

Menu Structure

When the Keypad Programming mode is selected by pressing the

option switch and entering the password, “Pgm” is displayed along with

the first menu parameter “RAD PARM”. The following flowchart shows

the keypad programming mode menu structure for this radio.

51xx Portable Keypad Programming Flowchart

The information which follows describes how the various parame-

ters are programmed. When programming is complete, exit the keypad

RAD

PARM

Clone?

Rx Freq

Tx Freq

Rx CG/NAC

Tx CG/NAC

Tx Power

TOT On-Off

Zone No. ZONE x

F3 key CHAN xx

Wide/Nar Band

Tx Timer

Penalty Timer

Conver. Timer

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

programming mode by turning power off. Do not turn power on again for

a short time so that the radio has time to copy the settings to memory.

Cloning

The cloning mode is used to program one transceiver with another

with identical information. A special cloning cable is required to connect

the transceivers together. To enter this mode, on the master (sending)

radio, press the # (pound) key with “RAD PARM” displayed. The clone

mode is then indicated by “CLONE?”. To return to “RAD PARM”

without cloning, press the key. To clone a radio, connect the cloning

cable, power up the slave (receiving) radio, and press the F4 key on the

master (sending) radio. When cloning is successfully completed, “RAD

PARM” is again displayed. Encryption keys are not transferred.

Timer Programming

The menus to program the following timers are accessed by repeat-

edly pressing the # key with “RAD PARM” displayed. To return to the

previous adjustment, press the key.

TX TMR - Programs the transmit time-out timer (see page 22). Press

the Up/Down select switch to decrement/increment the timer in 15-

second steps (“0” disables it). When the desired value is displayed,

store it by pressing the F4 key.

PEN TMR - Programs the penalty timer (see page 33). Press the Up/

Down select switch to decrement/increment the timer in 15-second

steps (“0” disables it). When the desired value is displayed, store it by

pressing the F4 key.

CONV TMR - Programs the conversation timer (see page 33). Press

the Up/Down select switch to decrement/increment the timer in 30-

second steps (“0” disables it). When the desired value is displayed,

store it by pressing the F4 key.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Channel Parameter Programming

Zone Selection

The zone containing the channel to be programmed must be selected

if applicable. To do this, with “RAD PARM” displayed press the key corre-

sponding to the zone containing the channel. Alternatively, press the Up/

Down select switch to scroll through the programmed zones and the “RAD

PARM” selection. The zone selection mode is indicated by “ZONE x”. To

return to “RAD PARM”, press the F3 key. To proceed to channel param-

eter programming described in the next section, press the # key.

Channel Selection

The channel to be programmed must be selected. To do this, press

the # key with “ZONE x” displayed as described in the preceding section.

The display then indicates “CHAN xx”. Then to select the desired

channel, press the Up/Down select switch to scroll through the

programmed channels or enter the channel number directly using the

number keys. Disabled or SMARTNET/SmartZone channels cannot be

selected.

To exit back to the “ZONE x” display, press the key with

“CHAN xx” displayed. To save the selection and proceed with the

channel parameter programming described in the next section, press the

F4 or # key.

Channel Parameter Programming

After selecting the channel to be programmed as described in the

preceding section, the following channel parameters can be programmed.

To scroll through these parameters, press the F4 or # key with “CHAN

xx” displayed. To go back to the previous field, press the key. The

squelch control parameters are unique to the type of conventional channel

selected (analog or Project 25).

Channel Spacing - Selects either “WIDE” or “NARROW” band channel

spacing on analog channels only. Press the Up/Down select switch to

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toggle between “WIDE” and “NARROW”, and when the desired setting

is displayed, save it and proceed to the next parameter by pressing the F4

or # key.

Receive Frequency - When the Rx icon is indicated to the left of Pgm

and a frequency or eight zeros is displayed, the receive channel frequency

can be programmed. Press the F3 key to clear the current frequency and

then type in the new frequency. When the desired frequency is displayed,

save it and proceed to the next parameter by pressing the F4 or # key.

Transmit Frequency - When the Tx icon is indicated to the left of Pgm

and a frequency or eight zeros is displayed, the transmit frequency is

programmed the same as the Receive Frequency above.

Squelch Control (Analog Channels)

Receive CTCSS/DCS - When “TN xxxx” or “DIG xxx” is displayed

with the Rx icon indicated to the left of Pgm, the receive Call Guard

(CTCSS/DCS) code can be programmed. Press the F3 key to clear the

current code and toggle between the CTCSS (tone) and DCS (digital)

modes. Press the Up/Down select switch to scroll through the avail-

able codes. When the desired code is displayed, save it and proceed to

the next parameter by pressing the F4 or # key.

Transmit CTCSS/DCS - When “TN xxxx” or “DIG xxx” is

displayed with the Tx icon indicated to the left of Pgm, the transmit

Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) code can be programmed the same as the

Receive CTCSS/DCS above.

Squelch Control (Project 25 Channels)

Receive NAC - When “NAC xxx” is displayed with the Rx icon indi-

cated to the left of Pgm, the receive Network Access Code (NAC)

can be programmed. This can be any number from 0-4095. Press the

F3 key to clear the current code and then enter the desired code using

the number keys. When the desired code is displayed, save it and

proceed to the next parameter by pressing the F4 or # key.

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Transmit NAC - When “NAC xxx” is displayed with the Tx icon

indicated to the left of Pgm, the receive NAC can be programmed the

same as the Receive NAC described above.

Transmit Power Level - When any of the following indications are

displayed, the power output level for the channel can be programmed.

Press the Up/Down select switch to scroll through the choices. When the

desired setting is displayed, save it and proceed to the next parameter by

pressing the F4 or # key.

•POWER HI - High transmit power

•POWER LO - Low transmit power

•POWER SW - Switchable power selectable by the High/Low power

switch. This choice is not available if that switch is not

programmed.

Time-Out Timer - When “TOT ON” or “TOT OFF” is displayed, the

time-out timer can be enabled or disabled on the current channel. Press

the Up/Down select switch to toggle between the on and off mode. To

return to the “CHAN xx” display, press the F4 or # key.

Programming Additional Channels and Exiting Programming Mode

•To program another channel in the current zone, press the F4 or # key

to redisplay “CHAN xx” and then repeat starting with “Channel

Selection” on page 43.

•To program channels in another zone, press the key with “CHAN

xx” displayed to display “ZONE x” and repeat this procedure starting

with “Zone Selection” on page 43.

•If programming is complete, exit the keypad programming mode by

turning power off. Do not turn power on again for a short time to allow

the radio time to copy the settings into memory.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

Introduction

The following information describes features unique to the

SMARTNET and SmartZone operating mode (see brief description on

page 29). Refer to the preceding “Conventional Features” section for

information on features common to that operating mode, and to the

“General Information” section starting on page 18 for information on

features common to all operating modes.

Viewing Unit ID

Each radio in a SMARTNET system is identified with a six-digit

system ID and Unit ID. To display these IDs, make sure that a

SMARTNET channel is selected and then turn power off and then on

again. The system ID is briefly displayed as SYxxxxxx followed by the

Unit ID as EDxxxxxx.

Standard Group Calls

Standard group calls are between you and another mobile, group of

mobiles, or a control station (a radio at a fixed location). Most calls you

make will probably be this type.

Placing a Standard Group Call

1. Turn power on and set the volume as described on page 18. Select the

channel programmed for the talk group you want to call (see page 21).

A regular or announcement talk group can be selected.

2. If encryption is used, it may be automatically selected. If not, select the

secure mode if desired by pressing the Clear/Secure option switch.

Refer to “Secure Communication” on page 28 for more information.

3. Press the PTT switch and when the alert tone sounds, begin talking.

Other indications that may occur are as follows:

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•If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not have the proper

encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made

in the clear mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch if

enabled on the channel).

•If the busy tone sounds and “BUSY” is displayed, the system is busy.

Release the PTT switch and wait for the call back tone to sound. Then

press the PTT switch within 3 seconds and begin talking.

•If a continuous tone sounds while pressing the PTT switch and “NO

SYS” is displayed, you may be out-of-range. Drive closer or away

from shielding objects and try again.

•If your unit ID is invalid, the call is being made to an invalid group

ID, or group calls are not allowed, “REJECT” is displayed and an

alert tone sounds.

•If an attempt is made to select the secure mode and there is no avail-

able secure channel, “NO SEC” is flashed and the call continues in the

clear mode.

•If an attempt is made to change from the secure to the clear mode and

this is not permitted, “SEC ONLY” is displayed and the call continues

in the secure mode.

Receiving a Standard Call

Group calls are automatically received if a SMARTNET/SmartZone

channel is selected. The display alternately indicates the unit ID and talk

group when a call is received (if enabled by programming).

Enhanced Private Conversation Calls

General

Private calls allow you to place a call to a specific mobile unit.

Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™

modes may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio

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system. The Enhanced Private Conversation mode is described in the

following information, and the Private Conversation II mode is described

starting on page 51.

The Private Call option switch is required to place these calls, and

either that switch or the Call Response option switch is required to

receive them. Proceed as follows.

Placing an Enhanced Private Conversation Call

This call can be initiated by selecting the unit ID from a call list (list

entry) or by directly entering it using the keypad (direct entry). Direct

entry is available with full keypad (17-key) models only. Proceed as

follows: List Entry Method

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, momentarily press

the Private Call option switch. The tag (alias) of the last ID called is

displayed if it matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last ID

called is displayed.

2. Enter the two-digit index of the desired ID if you know it or scroll

through the list using the Up/Down switch until you find the desired ID.

Press the F3 key to cancel the call.

3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display then indicates the

alias of the destination radio. If the entered digits do not correspond to

a valid list entry, “INVALID” is displayed and an error tone sounds.

Proceed to the bulleted list following the next method for other condi-

tions that may occur next.

Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, press and hold the

Private Call option switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1

second). The last ID called is displayed.

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2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the ID (all six digits) of the mobile unit you

are calling. To erase the last digit, press the Down switch, and to cancel

the call, press the F3 key.

3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. If the entered ID did not contain

six digits, “INVALID” is momentarily displayed, an error tone sounds,

and the call is not initiated. If the entered ID is valid, the display indi-

cates the alias of the ID if it matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise,

the ID you entered continues to be displayed. Any of the following

conditions may then occur:

•If the radio you are calling is on the air, “WAIT” is displayed and tele-

phone type “ringing” is heard for 20 seconds or until the called party

answers.

•If the called party answers and the call is successful, the person’s

voice is heard and the call is carried on the same as a group call. To

end the call at any time, press the F3 key.

•If the called party does not answer within 20 seconds, “NO ANS” is

displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the call by pressing the

F3 key.

•If the called radio is not in service, no ringing is heard, “NO ACK” is

displayed, and a continuous tone sounds. End the call by pressing the

F3 key.

•If neither your radio nor the radio being called is authorized to make

unit-to-unit calls, “REJECT” is displayed and a continuous tone

sounds. End the call by pressing the F3 key.

•If the called party answers but the radio system is busy, four low tones

sound and “BUSY” is displayed. When the system is no longer busy,

the call back tone sounds.

•If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not have the proper

encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made

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in the clear mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch if

enabled on the channel).

•If an out-of-range condition exists or the radio system is not in

service, “LOST CALL” is displayed and a continuous tone sounds.

End the call by pressing the F3 key.

Receiving an Enhanced Private Conversation Call

These calls are automatically received if a SMARTNET/SmartZone

channel is selected. Proceed as follows:

1. When a call is received, a recurring unit call tone (three beeps) sounds

for up to 20 seconds and “CALL” is displayed.

2. To answer the call, press the Private Call option switch and then the

PTT switch and begin talking. The alias of the incoming call is

displayed if the ID is in your call list. Otherwise, the unit ID is

displayed. NOTE: If the Private Call option switch is not pressed before

the PTT switch, a group call is transmitted on the selected group.

•To end the call when the conversation is complete or at any other time,

press the F3 key.

•If unit-to-unit (private) calls are not permitted (Private Call switch not

programmed), press the Call Response option switch, if available, to

answer the call.

•If the call is not answered within 20 seconds, it is automatically

terminated.

•If the radio system is busy, four low tones sound and “BUSY” is

displayed. When the system is no longer busy, the call back tone (four

beeps) is heard and your radio automatically starts transmitting. Press

the PTT switch to continue the call.

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Private Conversation II Calls

General

Private calls allow you to place a call to a specific mobile unit.

Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™

modes may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio

system. Operation in the Enhanced Private Conversation mode was

described starting on page 47, and operation in the Private Conversation

II mode is described in the following information.

The Private Call option switch is required to place these calls, and

either that switch or the Call Response option switch is required to

receive them. Proceed as follows.

Placing a Private Conversation II Call

This call can be initiated by selecting the unit ID from a call list (list

entry) or by directly entering it using the keypad (direct entry). Direct

entry is available with full keypad (17-key) models only. Proceed as

follows:

List Entry Method

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, momentarily press

the Private Call option switch. The tag (alias) of the last ID called is

displayed if it matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last ID

called is displayed.

2. Enter the two-digit index of the desired ID if you know it or scroll

through the list using the Up/Down switch until you find the desired ID.

Press the F3 key to cancel the call.

3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display then indicates the

alias of the destination radio. Wait approximately 1 second and then

begin talking. Proceed to the bulleted list which follows the next

method for conditions that may then occur.

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Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, press and hold the

Private Call option switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1

second). The last ID called is displayed.

2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the ID (all six digits) of the mobile unit you

are calling. To erase the last digit, press the Down switch, and to cancel

the call, press the F3 key.

3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. If the entered ID did not contain

six digits, “INVALID” is momentarily displayed, an error tone sounds,

and the call is not initiated. If the entered ID is valid, the display indi-

cates the alias of the ID if it matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise,

the ID you entered continues to be displayed. Any of the following

conditions may then occur.

•If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not have the proper

encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made

in the clear mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch if

enabled on the channel).

•If the called party answers and the call is successful, the person’s

voice is heard and the call is carried on the same as a group call. To

end the call at any time, press the F3 key.

•If the radio system is busy, four low tones sound and the “BUSY” is

displayed. When the system is no longer busy, the call back tone (four

beeps) is heard and a channel is automatically acquired. Press the PTT

switch to continue the call.

Receiving a Private Conversation II Call

Unit-to-unit calls are automatically received if a SMARTNET/

SmartZone channel is selected. Proceed as follows:

1. When a call is received, an alert tone sounds and the caller’s voice is

heard. While voice is heard, “CALL” is displayed.

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2. To answer the call, press the Private Call option switch and then the

PTT switch and begin talking. The alias of the incoming call is

displayed if the ID is in your call list. Otherwise, the unit ID is

displayed. NOTE: If the Private Call option switch is not pressed before

the PTT switch, a group call is transmitted on the selected group.

•To end the call when the conversation is complete or at any other time,

press the F3 key. If the call is not answered within 20 seconds, it is

automatically terminated.

•If private calls are not permitted (Private Call switch not

programmed), press the Call Response option switch, if available, to

answer the call.

Telephone Calls

General

Telephone calls allow you to place and receive calls over the public

telephone system using your transceiver. If your transceiver is

programmed for telephone calls (Phone option switch programmed), they

are placed and received as follows:

Placing a Telephone Call

Telephone calls can be placed by selecting the number from a

preprogrammed phone number list (list entry) or by directly entering it

using the keypad (direct entry). Direct entry is available with full keypad

(17-key) models only. Proceed as follows:

List Entry Method

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, momentarily press

the Phone option switch. The display indicates the alias of the last

called telephone number if it is in your phone number list. Otherwise,

the last eight digits of the last called telephone number are displayed.

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2. Enter the index of the desired telephone number if you know it or scroll

through the list using the Up/Down switch until you find the desired

number. Press the F3 key to cancel the call.

3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display indicates “WAIT”

while the connection to the phone system is occurring. Once connected,

the normal dial tone is heard and the alias of the number being called is

displayed. The radio then automatically dials the telephone number and

the normal ringing or busy tone is heard. Proceed to the bulleted list

which follows the next method for conditions that may then occur.

Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, press and hold the

Phone option switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second). The

display indicates the alias of the last called telephone number if it is in

your phone number list. Otherwise, the last eight digits of the last called

telephone number are displayed.

2. Enter the number using the 0-9, , and # keys. To enter a pause (indi-

cated by “P”), press and then #. To erase the last digit, press the

Down switch. The number scrolls to the left in the display so that the

eight right-most digits are always displayed. Numbers up to 16 digits

(including pauses) can be entered. Press the F3 key to cancel the call.

3. Press the PTT switch or the F4 key to initiate the call. The display indi-

cates “WAIT” while the connection to the phone system is occurring.

Once connected, the normal dial tone is heard and the alias of the

number being called is displayed. The radio then automatically dials the

telephone number and the normal ringing or busy tone is heard. Any of

the following conditions may then occur.

•After the called party answers, press the PTT switch to talk and

release it to listen. You cannot talk and listen at the same time because

the radio cannot transmit and receive at the same time. Each time the

PTT switch is released, a tone is heard by the other party that indicates

when a response can be made. To end the call when the conversation

is complete or at any other time, press the F3 key.

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•If the selected number is not valid, “INVALID” is momentarily

displayed, an error tone sounds, and the call is not initiated. Select a

valid number.

•If enabled by system operator programming, a number can be dialed

during a call by simply holding down the PTT switch and dialing the

number.

•If an out-of-range condition exists or the radio system is not in

service, “NO PHONE” is displayed and a continuous tone sounds.

End the call by pressing the F3 key.

•If you are not authorized to make telephone calls, “REJECT” is

displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the call by pressing the

F3 key.

•If the radio system is busy, “BUSY” is displayed and a busy tone

sounds. The call automatically proceeds when the radio system

becomes available. If the call is ended before it proceeds, your

position in queue is lost.

•If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not have the proper

encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made

in the clear mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch if

enabled on the channel).

Answering a Telephone Call

Telephone calls are automatically received if a SMARTNET/

SmartZone channel is selected. Proceed as follows:

1. When a telephone call is received, “ringing” similar to a standard tele-

phone is heard and the display indicates “PHONE”.

2. To answer the call, press the Phone option switch and then press the

PTT switch to talk and release it to listen.

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3. To end the call when the conversation is complete or at any other time,

press the F3 key. Also press the F3 key to ignore an incoming call and

end it without answering.

Call Alert

The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent and received.

Proceed as follows:

Sending a Page

Pages can be placed by selecting the unit ID from a preprogrammed

list (list entry) or by directly entering it using the keypad (direct entry).

Direct entry is available with full keypad (17-key) models only.

List Entry Method

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, momentarily press

the Call Alert option switch. The tag (alias) of the last ID called is

displayed if it matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last ID

called is displayed.

2. Enter the index of the desired ID if you know it or scroll through the list

using the Up/Down switch until you find the desired ID. Press the F3

key to cancel the call.

3. Press the PTT switch to send the page. The display then indicates the

alias of the radio being paged. Proceed to the bulleted list which follows

the next method for conditions that may then occur.

Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)

1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected, press and hold the

Call Alert option switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second).

The last ID called or paged is displayed.

2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the 6-digit ID of the unit you are calling. To

erase the last digit, press the Down switch or press the F3 key to cancel

the page.

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3. Press the PTT switch to send the page. If the entered ID is invalid,

“INVALID” is momentarily displayed and the page is not sent. If the

entered ID is valid, the display indicates the alias of the ID if it matches

an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the ID you entered continues to be

displayed. The page is then sent and any of the following conditions

may then occur.

•If the radio you are paging is on the air and received your page, a

signaling success tone (six beeps) sounds. The alias of the selected

channel is then displayed continuously.

•If the radio you are paging is not in service, a tone sounds and “NO

ACK” is displayed after trying for 6 seconds. Press the F3 key to cancel

the page or try again.

Answering a Page

1. When a page is received, the display indicates “PAGE” and a recurring

received page tone sounds (five beeps) sounds.

2. To clear and ignore the page, press the F3 key. NOTE: If the F3 key is

programmed for the Private Call function, it will not clear the page.

3. Answering a page is the same as placing a private call. Therefore, press

the Private Call option switch and follow the instructions for placing a

private call on page 48 or page 51, whichever is applicable.

Messaging

The messaging feature allows preprogrammed messages to be sent

to your dispatcher. Up to 16 messages can be preprogrammed, and they

are identified by a tag (alias). If a Message option switch is programmed,

messages are sent as follows:

1. Momentarily press the Message option switch. The alias of the last

message sent is displayed.

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2. Enter the index of the desired message if you know it or scroll through

the list using the Up/Down switch until you find the desired message.

Press the F3 key to cancel the message.

3. Press the PTT switch to send the message. When the message is

received and acknowledged by the dispatcher, a signaling success tone

(six beeps) sounds and the display returns to the normal channel indi-

cation. If there is no acknowledgment after 6 seconds, a tone sounds

and “NO ACK” is displayed. Press the F3 key to return to normal oper-

ation.

Sending Status Conditions

The status feature allows you to send your current status to your

dispatcher. Up to eight status conditions can be preprogrammed, and they

are identified by an alias (name). If the Status option switch is

programmed, status conditions are sent as follows:

1. Momentarily press the Status option switch. The alias of the last status

sent is displayed.

2. To change the displayed status, enter the index of the desired status if

you know it or scroll through the list using the Up/Down switch until

you find the desired status. Press the F3 key to cancel this function.

3. Press the PTT switch to send the status. When the message is received

and acknowledged by the dispatcher, a signaling success tone (six

beeps) sounds and the display returns to the normal channel indication.

If there is no acknowledgment after 6 seconds, a tone sounds and “NO

ACK” is displayed. Press the F3 key to return to normal operation.

Emergency Alarm and Emergency Call

Emergency alarms and emergency calls are separate functions that

can be individually programmed on SMARTNET/SmartZone channels.

The Emergency switch is pressed to initiate these features. This switch is

the orange button located next to the antenna connector.

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An emergency alarm is a special data transmission to alert your

dispatcher of an emergency situation, and an emergency call is an urgent

request for access to a voice channel. The emergency alarm and call are

transmitted on the emergency talk group or announcement group that has

been preprogrammed by your system operator on the currently selected

channel. Proceed as follows:

1. To transmit an emergency alarm, select a SMARTNET/SmartZone

channel that has that feature enabled and then press the Emergency

option switch.

2. The emergency alarm is then transmitted and “EMERGNCY” is

indicated in the display for a short time. Transmitting continues until an

acknowledgment is received (indicated by two beeps) or the

programmed number of attempts have occurred. Silent operation may

also be programmed in which case no audio or visual indication of the

alarm condition occurs.

3. To transmit an emergency call, press the Emergency option switch with

a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected that has that feature

enabled. Then manually press the PTT switch and begin speaking as

with a standard call. All calls that follow are then emergency calls and

they occur on the emergency talk group.

4. To exit the emergency mode, power must be turned off and then on

again.

Failsoft Operation

If a failure occurs in the SMARTNET/SmartZone system so that it

cannot be used, the transceiver automatically enters the failsoft mode.

When this mode is selected, the display alternately indicates “FAIL-

SOFT” and the alias of the selected channel.

When in the failsoft mode, operation is in the conventional mode on

a preprogrammed failsoft channel. If a transmission is attempted before a

failsoft channel is located, a continuous tone sounds until the PTT switch

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is released. When the radio system returns to normal operation, this

condition is automatically detected and normal operation resumes.

SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning

Scanning on a SMARTNET/Smartzone channel is similar to the

standard and radio wide scanning described starting on page 23. Each

channel can be programmed with a different scan list that includes up to

16 channels, one of which can be a priority channel. These scan lists are

user programmable if the Scan Edit option switch is programmed, and

nuisance channels can be temporarily deleted (see page 26).

Scanning is enabled/disabled by the Scan option switch. In addition,

channels can be programmed so that scanning automatically starts when-

ever the channel is selected. Scanning is temporarily disabled and

“Scan” turns off if a channel is selected that has scanning disabled. Then

when a channel is selected again that permits scanning, it is automatically

re-enabled.

In addition to calls on channels in the scan list, pages, private calls,

and telephone calls are received while scanning. Messages on the priority

channel are received while listening to lower priority messages. However,

private and telephone calls are not interrupted by calls on the priority

channel.

Dynamic Regrouping

The dynamic regrouping feature allows a dispatcher to switch users

to a dynamically defined channel to receive an important message.

Dynamic regrouping operates as follows:

1. When this command is received, the alternating dynamic regrouping

tone sounds, the transceiver automatically changes to the regrouping

channel, and the display alternately indicates “REGROUP” and the

alias of the selected channel. All transmitting and receiving then occurs

on this channel.

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2. To reset all talk and announcement groups to normal so that only the

designated regrouping channel is on the dynamic group, manually

select the designated regrouping channel if you know it. If this channel

is not selected or there is no designated regrouping channel, all trans-

missions occur on the dynamically assigned group regardless of which

channel is selected, and the regrouping tone sounds each time the PTT

switch is pressed.

3. When regrouping is canceled by the dispatcher, transceiver operation

returns to normal.

SmartZone Features

Introduction

As described starting on page 28, the SmartZone® mode provides

wide area coverage by allowing roaming between SMARTNET and

conventional sites. SmartZone operation is the same as SMARTNET with

the following additional features.

Determining Current Site

To determine the current radio site, momentarily press the Site

Search option switch (if programmed). If currently registered on a site,

“SITE x” is displayed, where “x” is the site number. The display then

indicates the RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indicator) value of the

current site as “RSSI x” and then returns to displaying the channel alias.

Searching For a New Site

To search for a new site, press the Site Search option switch (if

programmed) to toggle through the available sites. “RSSI x” is displayed

as just described and the channel alias is then displayed.

Locking/Unlocking a Site

It is sometimes desirable to stay on the current site regardless of

signal level. To lock the radio on the current site so that it does not search

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for another, press the Site Lock option switch (if programmed). The

display then momentarily indicates “LOCK x” to indicate that the current

site is locked (“x” is the current site number). To unlock the site, press the

Lock switch again and “UNLOCK” is momentarily displayed.

When locked on a site, it is still possible to search for a different site

using the site search function described in the preceding section. When a

new site is found, the radio is then locked on that site.

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Supervisory Tones

Single Beep (Alert Tone)

•Power was turned on and a successful power-up sequence occurred (see

page 18).

•The time-out timer is about to expire or the penalty timer has expired

(page 22 and page 33).

•The conversation timer is about to expire (page 34).

•The system received your page but the paged mobile is not on the air

(page 56).

•Telephone interconnect is not operational (page 53).

Continuous Tone (Invalid or No Acknowledge Condition)

•A transmission is being attempted on an unprogrammed channel or a

conventional channel programmed as receive-only.

•The transmitter is disabled by the busy channel lockout feature

(page 32).

•The transmitter has been disabled by the time-out timer feature

(page 22).

•The transmitter has been disabled by the conversation timer (page 34).

•An out-of-range condition exists (SMARTNET/SmartZone only).

•A transmission is being attempted before the penalty timer has expired

(page 33).

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•Dynamic regrouping has been exited but the dynamic regrouping

channel is still selected (page 60).

•The paged mobile did not acknowledge the page (page 56).

•The message that was sent has not been acknowledged (page 57).

•The status condition that was sent has not been acknowledged

(page 58).

Single Short Medium-Pitch Tone

•A valid key has been pressed.

Single Short Low-Pitch Tone

•An invalid key has been pressed.

Six Beeps (Recurring)

•The page was received (page 56).

Three Beeps (Recurring)

•A unit-to-unit call was received (page 47).

Six Beeps

•The paged radio received the page and acknowledged it (page 56).

•The message that was sent has been received and acknowledged

(page 57).

•The status condition that was sent has been received and acknowledged

(page 58).

Two Beeps

•The emergency alarm condition was acknowledged (page 58).

Gurgle-Like Tone

•Dynamic regrouping has occurred (page 60).

MISCELLANEOUS

•Dynamic regrouping has occurred but the regrouping channel is not

selected (page 60).

Four Low Tones (Busy Signal)

•The radio system is busy or a busy condition exists when making a

telephone call.

Four Alternating High and Low Tones

•A channel is available after a busy condition occurred (SMARTNET/

SmartZone only).

Rechargeable Battery Pack

WARNING

Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire because it may explode. The

nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery pack used by this radio must be

disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Do not short the termi-

nals because the battery may become very hot.

Battery Life

With proper care, the nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery pack

used by this radio should provide excellent service. When the pack no

longer holds a charge or provides only a very short operating time, it must

be replaced with a new unit.

Typical operating time before recharging is required is approxi-

mately 13 hours with the standard 3000 mAH battery. This assumes that

the transceiver is transmitting at high power 5% of the time, receiving

and producing audio 5% of the time, and in the standby mode (receive

with audio muted) 90% of the time. If the low-power mode is selected or

different times are spent in these modes, operating time varies accord-

ingly. The charge of the battery and ambient temperature also affect oper-

ating time.

MISCELLANEOUS

NOTE: Be sure to turn transceiver power off before removing the battery

pack. Failure to do so may result in the current settings not being saved

in memory.

Recharging

Recharging is required when the green indicator on the top panel

flashes when not receiving a signal, or when the red indicator flashes

when transmitting. In addition, a chirp may sound when transmitting and

receiving. Refer to “Low Battery Indication” on page 21 for more

information.

The pack can be recharged while still on the transceiver or it can be

charged separately. To remove the battery pack from the transceiver,

press the spring-loaded release button on the end outward and slide the

battery off. A new battery pack must be charged before use.

Battery Care

One cause of shortened battery life is repeated deep discharge.

Therefore, it is recommended that the battery be recharged as soon as

practical after the low-battery indication appears (see preceding informa-

tion). Do not continue using the transceiver until the battery is completely

discharged. Another cause of reduced battery life is operation at tempera-

ture extremes. It is also good practice not to regularly leave a pack in the

charger for extended periods after it is completely charged.

It is possible that the pack could develop a characteristic called

“memory” although these packs are designed to minimize that problem.

When a pack has this problem, it acts as if it is totally discharged even

though it has greater capacity. This can be caused by discharging a pack

only slightly before recharging, charging at too high a temperature, or

extended storage. If a pack develops this problem, it can usually be

corrected by performing three discharge/charge cycles.

MISCELLANEOUS

System Operator Programming

As noted several times in this manual, programming determines the

availability and specific operation of many features. This usually refers to

the programming performed by your system operator when the radio was

set up, not to any programming that you can perform. If a feature is

controlled by a front panel option switch and that switch is not available,

it is probably not available or in a fixed condition. Contact your system

operator for more information on how programmable functions have been

set for your application. If the Keypad Programming option switch is

available, you can reprogram some conventional channel parameters.

Refer to “Keypad Programming” on page 40 for more information.

Speaking Into Microphone

For best results, hold the speaker grille about 1-2 inches from your

mouth and speak at a normal conversational level. Do not shout since it

distorts your voice and does not increase range. Make sure that the PTT

(push-to-talk) switch is pressed before you begin to speak and released as

soon as the message is complete.

Operation At Extended Range

When approaching the limits of radio range, the other party may not

be able to hear your transmissions and there may be an increase in back-

ground noise when messages are received. You may still be out of range

even though you can hear a message. The reason for this is that the signal

you are receiving is usually transmitted at a higher power level than the

one transmitted by your transceiver. Communication may be improved by

moving to higher ground or away from shielding objects such as tall

buildings or hills.

Licensing

A government license is usually required to operate this transceiver

on the air. Your system operator will normally handle the licensing

requirements.

MISCELLANEOUS

Transceiver Service

If the transceiver begins operating improperly, try turning power off

and then on again to reset the logic. Also make sure that the battery is

fully charged and in good condition. Some other possible causes of

improper operation are as follows. If the transceiver still does not operate

properly, return it to your system operator for service.

The expected signal is not being received:

•Repeater talk-around may be selected (see page 34).

•The correct channel but wrong zone may be selected (see page 21).

•Keypad modified Call Guard coding may be selected. Press the “0”

key to see if operation returns to normal (see page 32).

•If scanning, the correct scan list may not be selected or the channel

may have been deleted from the scan list (see page 35).

The radio does not transmit on the selected channel:

•The channel may be busy (green indicator lighted) and the trans-

mitter disabled by the busy channel lockout feature (see page 32).

•If the transmitter was just keyed for an extended time, it may have

been disabled by the time-out timer and penalty timers (see pages 22

and 33).

The receive audio signal is garbled:

•The correct encryption key may not be loaded (see page 28). Contact

your system operator for assistance.

NOTE: There are no user-serviceable components inside this transceiver.

Altering internal adjustments can cause illegal emissions, void the war-

ranty, and result in improper operation that can seriously damage the

transceiver.

INDEX

Accessory Connector 16

Alias 21

ANI Signaling 38

Antenna Connector 15

Backlight 20

Battery 16

Care 65

Life 64

Recharging 65

Busy Channel Lockout 30, 32, 38

Busy Indicator 31

Call Alert (Paging) 56

Call Guard Squelch 32

Changing Code 33

Channel Number 30

Channel Select 21

Channel Switch 15

Conventional Mode 28

Conversation Timer 34

CTCSS Signaling 32

DCS Signaling 32

DIG Indication 28

Display 17

Display Mode Select 30

DTMF Keypad 14

DTMF/ANI Signaling 38

Dynamic Regrouping 60

Emergency Alarms 58

Emergency Calls 58

Emergency Switch 15

Enh. Priv. Conversation Call

Placing 48

Receiving 50

Extended Range Operation 66

F1/F3 Switches 20

Failsoft Operation 59

Features

Conventional 6, 29

General 6

Project 25 39

SMARTNET 46

SmartNet/SmartZone 7

SmartZone 61

Front Display 14

Group IDs

Project 25 39

Home Zone 22

Indicator

Encryption 28

Individual Calls

Project 25 40

Individual ID

Project 25 39

Keypad Lock 21

INDEX

Licensing 66

Low Battery 21

Messaging 57

Microphone 13

Mode

Conventional 28

SMARTNET/SmartZone 29

Monitor Mode 31

Monitoring Before Transmitting 30

NAC 39

Nuisance Channel Delete 26

On-Off/Volume 18

On-Off/Volume Control 15

Operating Modes 28

Option Switch 11, 15, 16, 20

Backlight 20

Call Alert 56

Call Response 50, 53

Clear/Secure 46

Displayed Information 30

Emergency 58

High/Low Power 34

Home Zone 22

Individual Calls 40

Keypad Lock 21

Message 57

Monitor 31

Normal/Selective 31, 32

Phone 53, 55

Priority 37

Private Call 48, 50, 51, 53, 57

Radio Wide Scan 24

Repeater Talk-Around 34

Scan 24, 36

Scan Edit 27

Site Lock 62

Site Search (SmartZone) 61

Status 58

Talk Group Select 39

Tones On-Off 23

Zone 22

Option Switches 14

Paging 56

Answering 57

Initiating 56

Password

Changing 19

Power-Up 19

Penalty Timer 33

Power Output Select 34

PRI Indication 36

Priority Calls

Conv 36

SmartNet 60

Priv. Conversation II Calls

Placing 51

Receiving 52

Private Calls 47

Programming 66

PTT Switch 16

Repeater Talk-Around 34

Safety Information 4

SCAN Indication 24

Scan List 25

INDEX

Channel Delete 26

Conventional Mode 35

Determining Channels in 25

Programming 26

Radio Wide Scan Mode 25

Selecting 35

Standard Scan Mode 25

Scan list 23

Scan Mode

Transmitting In 36

Scan Resume Delay 25

Scanning 23

Conventional 35

Radio Wide 23, 24

SmartNet 60

Standard 23, 24

SEC Indication 28

Secure Communication 28

Servicing 67

Site

Locking/Unlocking 61

Searching for 61

Site ID (SmartZone) 61

SMARTNET/SmartZone Mode 29

Speaker 13

Speaking Into Microphone 66

Standard Calls

Placing (Conv) 37

Placing (SMARTNET) 46

Receiving (Conv) 38

Receiving (SmartNet) 47

Status Messages 58

Supervisory Tones 62

Talk-Around, Repeater 34

Telephone Calls

Placing 53

Receiving 55

Time-Out Timer 22

Tone Enable/Disable 23

Tones 62

Transmit Disable On Busy 32

Transmitting, Scan Mode 36

Troubleshooting 67

Unit ID 18, 46

Voice Encryption 28

Volume Level, Setting 18

Warranty 3

Zone Select 21

Part Number 002-5100-001

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