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OPERATING

MANUAL

5300-Series

Digital Mobile Radio

Project 25

Compatible

Digital Radio

VHF

800 MHz

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LAND MOBILE PRODUCT WARRANTY - The manufacturer’s

warranty statement for this product is available from your product

supplier or from E.F. Johnson, 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®, SecureNet™, 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 INFORMATION

The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF

energy. Proper operation of this radio under normal conditions results

in user exposure to RF energy below the Occupational Safety and

Health Act and Federal Communication Commission limits.

WARNING

DO NOT allow the antenna to touch or come in very close proximity

with the eyes, face, or any exposed body parts while the radio is

transmitting.

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, DO NOT operate the trans-

mitter of a mobile radio when a person outside the vehicle is within

one (1) meter of the antenna.

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, DO NOT operate the trans-

mitter of a stationary radio (base station or marine radio) when a

person is within one (1) meter of the antenna.

DO NOT operate the radio in explosive or flammable atmospheres.

The transmitted radio energy could trigger blasting caps or cause an

explosion.

DO NOT operate the radio without the proper antenna installed.

DO NOT allow children to operate or play with this radio.

NOTE: The above warning list is not intended to include all

hazards that may be encountered when using this radio.

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

subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interfer-

ence. In addition, changes or modifications to this equipment not

expressly approved by EFJohnson could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment (FCC rules, 47CFR Part 15.19).

SAFETY INFORMATION

FCC EXPOSURE LIMITS

This mobile radio transceiver was tested by the manufacturer with

an appropriate antenna in order to verify compliance with Maximum

Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits set under Section 2.1091 of the FCC

Rules and Regulations. The guidelines used in the evaluation are derived

from Table 1 (B) titled “Limits For General Population/Uncontrolled

Exposure” which is from FCC report OET bulletin #65.

Table 1

FCC Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)

(B) Limits For General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure

Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field

Strength (E) (V/m)

Magnetic Field

Strength (H)

(A/m)

Power Density (S)

(mW/cm2)

0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)*

1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f2)*

30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2

300-1500 -- -- f/1500

1500-100,000 -- -- 1.0

f = Frequency in MHz *Plane-wave equivalent power density

SAFETY INFORMATION

Table 2 lists the antenna whips and bases recommended for use in

each frequency range. Each model of this radio was tested with the appro-

priate antenna listed. The antenna was mounted in the center of the roof

of a domestically manufactured four-door passenger sedan. The radio

manufacturer has determined that the user and service personnel should

remain one (1) meter in distance away from the antenna when transmit-

ting. By maintaining this distance, these individuals are not exposed to

radio frequency energy or magnetic fields in excess of the guidelines set

forth in Table 1.

NOTE: Other antennas or installation configurations that have not been

tested may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and therefore are not

recommended.

Table 2

Recommended Antenna Whips and Bases

(Antenna Manufacturer - Antenna Specialists)

Frequency Whip Model No. Base Model No.

136-144 MHz ASPJ1415 KM220

144-152 MHz ASPA1415 KM220

152-162 MHz ASPB1415 KM220

162-174 MHz ASPC1415 KM220

400-430 MHz ASPE1615 KM220

430-470 MHz ASPD1615 KM220

470--512 MHz ASPF1615 KM220

806-869 MHz ASPA1855 KM220

890-960 MHz ASPG1865 KM220

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SMARTNET™ II/SmartZone® Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Rear Panel Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

GENERAL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Backlight Control and Display Viewing Angle Adjust . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting Volume Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Zone/Channel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Zone/Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting Squelch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Home Zone Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tone Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power Turn-Off Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Secure Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Transceiver Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Monitoring Before Transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Monitor Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Call Guard Squelch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Penalty Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Conversation Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Repeater Talk-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Output Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displaying Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Conventional Mode Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Priority Channel Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Standard Conventional Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Project 25 Mode Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Keypad Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing Unit ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Standard Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Private (Unit-To-Unit) Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Telephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Sending Status Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Emergency Alarm and Emergency Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Failsoft Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

SmartZone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Supervisory Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

System Operator Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Speaking Into Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Operation At Extended Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Preventing Battery Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Transceiver Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS

The six option switches with sample labels are shown above. Each

of these switches can control one function in the conventional mode and

another in the SMARTNET®/SmartZone™ mode.

The following tables indicate the functions available in each mode,

the key cap label normally used, and the page in this manual on which the

function is described. Since keys can control two different functions, the

key cap may not always indicate the correct function or a blank key cap

may be used. Consult your system operator to determine if some switches

control two different functions. Refer to page 19 for more option switch

information.

CONVENTIONAL MODE

Key Cap Label Function See Page

BKLHT Backlight On-Off 17

C/S Clear/Secure 26

TG SEL Talk Group Select 37

DISP Displayed Information 33

EMER Emergency 33

-Hardware Key Select 26

TX PWR Transmit Power 32

HOME Home Zone 20

CALL Individual ID Call (or Private Call) 37

Option Switches

OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS

CONVENTIONAL MODE (Cont’d)

Key Cap Label Function See Page

PROG Keypad Programming 38

MON Monitor 29

SEL SQ Normal/Selective Squelch 30

PRI SEL Priority 34

RWS Radio Wide Scan 22

RTA Repeater Talk-Around 32

SEL SQ Selective (Call Guard) Squelch Select 30

SCAN Scanning On-Off 21

SCN ED Scan List Edit 25

TONES Tones On-Off 20

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE MODE

Key Cap Label Function See Page

BKLHT Backlight 17

ALERT Call Alert 50

RESP Call Response 48

C/S Clear/Secure 26

EMER Emergency 53

-Hardware Key Select 26

HOME Home Zone 20

MSG Message 52

PHONE Phone 48

CALL Private Call (or Individual ID Call) 45

RWS Radio Wide Scan 22

SCAN Scanning On-Off 54

SCN ED Scan List Edit 25

LOCK Site Lock 56

SEARCH Site Search 56

STATUS Status 52

TONES Tones On-Off 20

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.

•Six programmable option switches

•Standard and radio wide scan modes

•Time-out timer

•SecureNet™ or 460 secure communication available on analog

channels, DES-OFB on digital channels

Conventional Features

•Up to 256 channels or talk groups programmable

•Repeater talk-around

•Monitor mode selected by microphone hanger or 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)

•Individual ID calls on Project 25 channels

•User selectable high and low power output

•Emergency switch (P25 channels only)

•Keypad programming

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 calling for high priority system access

FEATURES

•Failsoft operation on a predefined conventional channel if trunked

system 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 dealer programming of your transceiver, installed options,

and the capabilities of the radio system being accessed.

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Figure 1 Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Controls

On-Off/Volume - Pressing this control turns power on and off, and

rotating it sets the volume level.

Select Switch - Selects zones/channels and is also used for other functions

such as selecting names from a call list. When selecting zones/channels, a

bar above the zone or channel display (see Figure 3) indicates which is

being changed. This bar is switched between displays by pressing this

switch, and zone or channels are selected by rotating it (see “Zone/Channel

Select” on page 18).

Six Option

Switches

Display

Microphone

PTT Switch

Speaker

Select

Switch

On-Off/

Volume

Multi-function

Indicator

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Multi-function Indicator - This is a two-color LED that indicates the

following:

Red (constant) - Transmitter keyed (PTT switch pressed).

Green (constant) - Busy condition (carrier detected in receive mode).

Option Switches - Each of the six options switches on the front panel

(including the one located to the left of the display) can be programmed by

your system operator to control some function. The switch functions can

be different for each operating mode (conventional and SMARTNET/

SmartZone). Therefore, up to 12 functions can be controlled by these

switches. Refer to page 9 for more information on option switch functions.

Speaker - An internal speaker is located behind the grille. An optional

external speaker may be used if desired. The internal speaker is disabled

when an external speaker is used.

PTT Switch - This push-button switch on the microphone is pressed to

talk (key the transmitter) and released to listen.

Figure 2 Rear Panel Jacks

Remote Control

Unit Jack Accessory

Jack

Antenna

Jack

DC Power

Jack

Optional

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Rear Panel Jacks

DC Power Jack - Connection point for the nominal 12-volt, negative

ground power source (see Figure 2).

Antenna Jack - Type N jack for connecting the antenna.

Accessory Jack - Connection point for optional accessories such as an

external speaker (4-ohm, 12-watt) and ignition sense line.

Remote Control Unit Jack - Connection point for a remote control unit if

used. This cable is optional with front-mount models.

Display

Alphanumeric Display - This 10-character area of the display indicates

the alias (unique identification) for the selected channel. Depending on the

current mode, it may also indicate such things as the channel frequency,

system/group number, and status and error messages.

Zone Number - Indicates the currently selected zone from 1 up to 16. A

zone is a collection of channels that can be any combination of the

conventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone types.

Channel Number - Indicates the currently selected channel.

Figure 3 Front Panel Display

Telephone/Special

Call Channel Encryption

10-Character Alphanumeric Display Zone

No. Status

Display Chnl

No.

Scan Edit

Mode

CONTROLS AND DISPLAY

Status Display - These two characters indicate the following status

information:

- This symbol in the left position indicates that the displayed

channel is in the scan list (scanned normally).

- A “P” in the left position indicates that the selected conventional

channel is a priority channel.

- This rotating clock-like symbol in the right position indicates that

scanning is enabled.

- Indicates that the displayed channel (or talk group) is programmed

for telephone calls.

- Indicates that voice encryption is enabled.

MON - Indicates that the monitoring is enabled by the Monitor option

switch (conventional operation only). This switch unsquelches the receiver

so that all messages are heard on the channel. Refer to page 29 for more

information.

- The lines above the zone and channel displays indicate which

display is changed if the Select switch is turned. To switch between

displays, press the Select switch (see page 18).

- When this triangle is displayed, the scan list edit mode is indicated

(see page 25).

GENERAL OPERATION

Turning Power On

When power is turned on by pressing the On-Off/Volume knob, the

multi-function indicator flashes green, a series of beeps sound, and an

initial greeting and operating mode are indicated by the alphanumeric

display. The zone and channel displays then indicate the currently

selected zone and channel. Programming determines if the last selected or

home zone is selected at power up.

Backlight Control and Display Viewing Angle Adjust

The backlight for the display and option keys can be manually

turned on and off if the BKLHT option switch is programmed. Otherwise,

it is fixed in the on or off mode by programming.

If the display is difficult to read from the angle you normally view it,

the viewing angle can be adjusted. Simply press and hold the last option

switch above the display and then press the first option switch above the

display. Then release both switches and turn the Select switch until the

best contrast is obtained. This function times out in 3-5 seconds.

Setting Volume Level

The relative volume setting can be determined by noting the position

of the index on the On-Off/Volume knob. Otherwise, enable a reference

tone for use in setting the volume as follows:

•If the key press tones are enabled (see page 20), a short tone sounds

when an option switch is pressed or the Select switch is pressed or

rotated.

•If a conventional channel is selected, take the microphone off-hook and

if someone is talking, voice is heard. If the MON (Monitor) option

switch is programmed (see page 29), pressing it unsquelches the trans-

ceiver and either voice or background noise is heard. If a SMARTNET/

SmartZone channel is selected, the transceiver cannot be manually

unsquelched.

GENERAL OPERATION

Zone/Channel Display

The selected zone and channel are displayed by the zone and

channel displays shown in Figure 3 on page 15. In addition, a unique

alphanumeric identification tag (alias) is displayed for each channel in the

alphanumeric display area. This unique identification is programmed by

your system operator.

A zone can include any mix of channels. Up to 16 zones can be

programmed, and up to 16 channels can be programmed in each zone for

a total of up to 256 channels. Zones may be used for operation in

different geographical areas or radio systems. Consult your system oper-

ator for more information on how to use the zones and channels that have

been programmed in your transceiver.

Zone/Channel Select

The front panel Select switch is used to change the zone and

channel. Pressing this switch toggles between the zone and channel select

modes, and rotating it changes the zone or channel.

The current mode is indicated by the bar over the zone or channel

display. For example, when the bar is over the zone display (see

following illustration), the zone select mode is enabled. Rotating the

Select switch clockwise increases the zone or channel and rotating it

counterclockwise decreases the zone or channel number. After the

Zone

No.

Chnl

No.

Zone Select Indicator

Channel Select Indicator

GENERAL OPERATION

highest zone or channel is displayed, wrap-around to the lowest zone or

channel occurs and vice versa. If an unprogrammed channel is selected,

“UNPROGRAMD” is displayed and a tone sounds. The transceiver may

also be programmed so that only programmed channels are selected.

The transceiver can be programmed so that the bar defaults to either

the zone or channel display when power is turned on and after a change is

made. The delay that occurs before it returns is programmed for 1-15

seconds or infinite (“infinite” causes it to remain in the last selected

mode).

Setting Squelch Control

This transceiver does not have a squelch control. The squelch level

is preset and usually does not require readjustment. However, if the

squelch level needs to be changed on a conventional channel, it can be

changed using keypad programming if available (see page 43).

Option Switches

The six option switches on the front panel (one is located to the left

of the display) can be programmed by your system operator to control a

different set of functions for each of the two different operating modes

(see page 27). Refer to page 9 for more information on these switches.

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 from 15 seconds up to 3 minutes, 45 seconds or it can be disabled.

If the transmitter is keyed continuously for longer than the programmed

time, the transmitter is disabled, a continuous tone sounds, and

“TX TIMEOUT” is displayed. Five seconds before time-out occurs, a

warning beep sounds to indicate that time-out is approaching. The timer

and tone are reset by releasing the PTT switch.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

prevent possible transmitter damage caused by transmitting for an exces-

sively long period.

Home Zone Select

If the HOME zone option switch is programmed, pressing it selects

the preprogrammed home zone. This provides a quick way of returning to

the home zone. The transceiver may also be programmed so that when-

ever power is turned on, the home or last selected zone is automatically

selected.

Tone Select

The various alert tones that sound are described starting on page 56.

These tones can be enabled and disabled if the TONE option switch is

programmed. To turn all tones off, press this switch and “TONE OFF” is

displayed. Then to turn all tones on again, press it and “TONE ON” is

displayed. If this switch is not programmed, tones are fixed in the on or

off condition by programming.

Power Turn-Off Delay

Your transceiver can be installed so that the vehicle ignition switch

as well as the front panel power switch control transceiver power. If this

is the case, both the ignition switch and the front panel power switch

must be on for transceiver power to turn on.

When the ignition switch controls power, a turn-off delay of up to

254 minutes can be programmed. The delay can be overridden at any

time by turning power off using the front panel power switch or turning

the ignition switch back on. A turn-off delay allows calls to be received

for a time after the ignition switch is turned off. At the same time, advan-

tages of ignition switch control are utilized such as preventing the battery

discharge that may occur if the transceiver is left on for an extended

period (see page 59).

GENERAL OPERATION

Scanning

Introduction

Scanning monitors the channels in the scan list for messages your

transceiver is programmed to receive. When a message is detected, scan-

ning stops and the message is received. Shortly after the message is

complete, scanning resumes (unless it has been disabled). The micro-

phone must on-hook for scanning to occur (unless the transceiver is

programmed to not detect the off-hook condition).

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

standard type is unique to the type of channel selected, and the Radio

Wide type is the same for all channel types. Only one type of scanning

can be enabled at a time. Therefore, if standard scanning is enabled when

the Radio Wide Scan switch is pressed, standard scanning is automati-

cally disabled and vice versa. Refer to the following for more

information.

Standard Scanning

Standard scanning monitors only channels that are the same type as

that currently selected. For example, if a conventional channel is selected,

only conventional channels are scanned. Standard scanning operates as

follows.

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

is enabled when a rotating is indicated in the right status display as

follows and “SCAN ON” is briefly displayed.

Scan Enable Indicator

GENERAL OPERATION

•To turn scanning off, press the SCAN option switch again and is no

longer indicated in the status display 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 page 23).

Radio Wide Scanning

Radio wide scanning monitors the channels in the preprogrammed

radio wide scan list. This list may contain up to 16 channels of any type

assigned to any zone (see scan list description on page 23). Radio wide

scanning is turned on and off by the RWS option switch as follows. If

this switch is not programmed, radio wide scanning is not available.

•To turn radio wide scanning on, press the RWS option switch and

“RSCN ON” is briefly displayed. In addition, is displayed the same

as with standard scanning.

•To turn radio wide scanning off, press the RWS option switch again

and “RSCN OFF” is briefly displayed and is no longer displayed.

•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 programmed 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.

Transmitting in the Scan Mode

If the transmitter is keyed while scanning is enabled, the transmis-

sion may occur on the receive, selected, or priority channel depending on

the operating mode and programming.

GENERAL OPERATION

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 33. Selecting another conventional channel

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

mable if the SCN ED (Scan Edit) option switch is programmed (see

page 25).

With SMARTNET/SmartZone operation, each channel can be

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

scanning is disabled. As with conventional channels, the selected scan list

is user programmable if the SCN ED option switch is programmed.

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 radio wide and conventional standard scan lists are

determined as follows. Channels in the SMARTNET/SmartZone standard

scan lists are indicated only when editing a list (see page 25).

1. Enable Standard scanning to view the standard list or Radio Wide scan-

ning to view the radio wide scan list (the procedure is on page 21). With

conventional standard scanning which can have up to three lists, also

select the scan list if applicable as described on page 33.

2. Select the desired zone and then scroll through the channels by rotating

the Select switch. When the displayed channel is in the scan list

(scanned normally), the symbol is displayed next to the zone number

as shown in the following illustration.

GENERAL OPERATION

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 also 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 a tone sounds (approximately 2 seconds).

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 changing channels (SMARTNET/

SmartZone) or using the SCAN option switch (conventional).

Scan List Indicator Chnl

No.

GENERAL OPERATION

Programming a Scan List

If the SCN ED (Scan Edit) option switch is programmed, conven-

tional and SMARTNET/SmartZone standard scan lists can be user

programmed as follows:

1. Make sure that both standard and radio wide scanning are off (the

rotating icon is not indicated in the right status display). Then press

the SCN ED option switch and the scan edit mode is indicated by a

triangle in the upper left part of the display (see illustration on page 15).

2. With conventional channels, if applicable, select the list to be edited

(1-3) by rotating and then pressing the Select switch. The scan list is

indicated as “SCAN LIST x” (see page 33). If user programming is

disabled on a list, “NO LIST” is momentarily displayed and it cannot

be edited.

With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, the scan list for the selected

channel is fixed and cannot be changed. Scanning may also be disabled

on the selected channel in which case “NO LIST” is momentarily

displayed and scan list editing is not available.

3. Select the channel you want to add or delete by rotating the Select

switch. After the last channel in the current zone is displayed, the first

valid channel in the next zone is displayed and vice versa.

SMARTNET/SmartZone lists are limited to 16 channels. If an attempt

is made to add more than 16, “LIST FULL” is displayed and a channel

must be deleted before another can be added.

4. If the selected channel is in the scan list (scanned), the symbol is

displayed next to the zone number as described on page 23. To change

the scan list status of the displayed channel, press the Select switch.

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

Sampling” description which follows).

5. To exit this mode and save the changes, press the SCN ED option

switch again.

GENERAL OPERATION

Secure Communication

General

This transceiver may be optionally equipped to provide secure

communication 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. If your

transceiver has this feature, consult your system operator for more infor-

mation on how it functions in your application.

When a secure call is received or transmitted, is indicated in the

display. Secure communication can be programmed on a per channel

basis to operate in various ways. If equipped with the C/S (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.

Hardware Key Select

With SecureNet encryption, up to sixteen hardware keys can be

programmed into the transceiver, and then each encrypted channel is

programmed to select a specific hardware key. The hardware key is actu-

ally the location in the transceiver of the encryption key that is used for a

call. The same encryption key may need to be selected in both the trans-

mitting and receiving transceivers for secure communication to occur.

If multiple keys have been programmed, the Hardware Key Select

option switch (if available) can be used to change the key associated with

a channel. This permanently changes the key for the channel (cycling

power or selecting another channel does not re-select the original key).

Therefore, to switch back to the original key, it must be manually

reselected. Proceed as follows to change a key:

1. Select the desired channel. Then press the Hardware Key Select option

switch and “HWKEY x” is displayed. The “x’ indicates the currently

selected key from 0-15.

GENERAL OPERATION

2. To select another key, rotate the Select switch to display the desired key

and then press the Select switch to select it. Press the Hardware Key

Select switch again to return to normal operation.

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

SMARTNET channel, and so on. Consult your system operator to deter-

mine the type or types of operation programmed in your transceiver.

More information 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)

signaling may be used. Channel monitoring and other operating features

unique to conventional channels are described starting on page 28.

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. Operating features unique to SMARTNET/SmartZone channels

are described starting on page 44.

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.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

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.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Introduction

An overview of the conventional operating mode is located on the

preceding page. The following information describes the features unique

to standard (analog) and Project 25 digital conventional operation. Refer

to the preceding “General Operation” section for information on features

common to all operating modes.

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. Monitor conven-

tional channels 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 the next page for more

information.

Manual Channel Monitoring

The automatic monitoring just described may occasionally disable

the transmitter when the channel is not in use. In this case, it may not be

used and the channel must then be monitored manually as follows:

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Busy Indicator - With scanning disabled, note if the multi-function

indicator on the front panel (see Figure 1 on page 13) is steady green.

If it is not, the channel is not being used and you can transmit your call.

If it is green, 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 using the monitor mode which follows.

Monitor Mode

The Monitor Mode temporarily disables squelch control features

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

channel. To enable the monitor mode, briefly press the SEL SQ option

switch (if available) so that “Normal” is briefly displayed. Then to return

to normal operation, press this switch again (see page 30 for more

information).

The monitor mode can also be enabled by taking the microphone

off-hook (if off-hook detection is enabled by programming). This also

temporarily disables scanning if applicable. To return to normal opera-

tion, place the microphone back on-hook.

If the MON option switch is programmed, it can also be used to

enable monitoring and disable scanning. When monitoring is enabled by

this switch, “MON” is indicated in the display (see Figure 3 on page 15).

Pressing it a second time returns to normal operation. This function

unsquelches the receiver so that all activity, including background noise,

is heard. Therefore, it may also be useful during weak signal conditions if

intermittent squelching is making a message difficult to understand.

Pressing and holding the MON switch for at least 2 seconds when

scanning monitors the current scanned channel instead of the selected

channel (which may be different when receiving a call).

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 the transmitter is disabled by this

feature, “BUSY” is displayed and a tone sounds. This feature is

programmed to operate for one of the following modes:

Off - The feature is disabled and 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 channel override is enabled by programming, it is possible to

transmit 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 or selective

signaling) may be programmed on conventional channels. This feature

eliminates distracting messages intended for others using the channel.

This is accomplished 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

The SEL SQ option switch (if available) can be used to temporarily

disable receive Call Guard squelch on the current channel. When it is

disabled, “NORMAL” is flashed in the display, and when it is enabled,

“SELECTIVE” is flashed. It is automatically re-enabled when another

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

channel is selected or transceiver power is turned off and on. Call Guard

squelch can also be disabled by taking the microphone off-hook or

pressing the MON option switch as described on page 29.

Selective (Call Guard) Code Select

If the Selective Squelch Select option switch is programmed, the

Selective Squelch (Call Guard) code can be temporarily changed. This

switch is used to select a code from a pre-programmed list of up to 16

codes. Proceed as follows to change a code using this switch:

1. Press the Selective Squelch option switch and then rotate the Select

switch to select the desired code. The display indicates “SEL SQ xx”

where, “xx” is the selected code from 1-16.

2. To select the displayed code and return to the normal operation, press

the Selective Squelch switch again.

3. To check which code is selected, press the Selective Squelch switch

once to display the current selection and then again to return to normal

operation.

4. To return to the normal selective squelch codes, select “DEFAULT” in

this mode. The normal codes are also automatically reselected when-

ever transceiver power is cycled or a talk-around channel is selected.

NOTE: Call Guard codes can also be changed using the keypad

programming function described on page 38.

Penalty Timer

A penalty timer may be programmed on conventional channels to

prevent transmissions for a short period of time after the time-out timer

disables the transmitter (see page 19). 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. When the penalty timer expires, a beep sounds and the transmitter

can then be keyed.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Conversation Timer

Besides the time-out timer described on page 19 and the penalty

timer just described, there is also a conversation timer that can be

programmed with conventional channels. This timer limits the total

length of a conversation rather than just the length of each transmission

as with the time-out timer.

If this timer is used, a warning tone sounds 5 seconds before it

expires. Then when it expires, the transmitter is disabled and a warning

tone sounds. The transmitter remains disabled for the length of the

penalty time just described, 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 repeater 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 selected to

allow direct mobile-to-mobile communication.

Repeater talk-around can be selected if the RTA option switch is

programmed. When talk-around is enabled by this switch, “RTA ON” is

flashed in the display, and when it is disabled, “RTA OFF” is flashed.

This feature remains enabled during scanning, and changing channels or

turning power off does not change the selected mode.

Power Output Select

If the Tx PWR option switch is programmed and selectable power is

permitted on the current channel, high and low transmitter power can be

selected. Generally, the high power setting allows you to transmit longer

distances but uses more battery power. The opposite occurs with the low

power setting.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Pressing the TX PWR switch toggles the power setting. The new

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

POWER” or “LOW POWER”. If selectable power is not permitted on the

current channel, the fixed power level is flashed and no power change

occurs.

Displaying Transmit/Receive Frequency

If the DISP option switch is programmed, it can be used to display

the channel frequency in megahertz. Pressing this switch toggles between

displaying the standard channel identification and the frequency. The

receive frequency is displayed while receiving and the transmit frequency

is displayed while transmitting.

Emergency Mode

An EMER option switch may be programmed for use on conven-

tional Project 25 (digital) channels. This function could be used, for

example, to alert your dispatcher of an emergency condition. If you have

this switch, consult your system operator for more information on how it

is used 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 21, and scan operation common to SMARTNET/Smart-

Zone operation is described starting on page 54.

Selecting Scan List

Up to three scan lists are available when standard scanning with a

conventional channel selected. These lists are preprogrammed by your

system operator, and the list to be scanned is selected by the SCAN

option switch as follows:

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

1. Press the SCAN option switch to enable scanning and Scan List 1. This

is indicated when “SCAN LIST 1” is momentarily displayed.

2. To select Scan List 2 (if available), press the SCAN option switch again

and “SCAN LIST 2” is momentarily displayed. Repeat to display Scan

List 3 if available.

3. To disable scanning, press the SCAN switch again. Scanning is

disabled when scan indicator is no longer displayed.

Transmitting in Scan Mode

When the transmitter is keyed with scanning enabled, the transceiver

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

following channels:

•Priority channel (see following)

•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 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.

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 when the priority channel is sampled while

listening to a message on some other channel. When the selected channel

is a priority channel, “P” is indicated in the left status display next to the

zone number as follows:

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Changing The Priority Channel

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

it can be changed if the PRI SEL option switch is programmed. Proceed

as follows:

1. Make sure that both standard and radio wide scanning are off (the

rotating icon is not indicated in the right status display).

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

Select switch in the normal manner. If the channel is in a different zone,

also select the appropriate zone.

3. Press the PRI SEL option switch and “P” is indicated in the left status

display as just described to indicate that the selected channel is now the

priority channel.

Standard Conventional Calls

Standard conventional calls can be placed to other mobile units

monitoring the selected channel. The proper coded Call Guard squelch

tone or code may need to be transmitted by your transceiver for them to

receive your call (see page 30).

Placing a Standard Conventional Call

1. Turn power on and set the volume as described on page 17. Select the

channel programmed for the mobile you want to call (see “Zone/

Channel Select” on page 18).

Priority Indicator

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

2. Monitor the channel automatically or manually as described on

page 28.

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 30).

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

speaking can begin after monitoring the channel.

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

call is finished, place the microphone back on-hook.

Receiving a Standard Conventional Call

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

(refer to pages 21 and 33 for more scanning information).

2. When the call is received, take the microphone off-hook and 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.

3. When the call is finished, place the microphone back on-hook.

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.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Group IDs

Each Project 25 channel is programmed with a group ID 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 30) 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 TG SEL option switch is programmed, 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 TG SEL option

switch.

2. Rotate the Select switch to display talk group to be assigned to that

channel. Talk groups are indicated by a unique identification in the

alphanumeric display.

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

SEL switch again or press the Select switch. If talk group selection has

been disabled on the channel by programming, the talk group does not

change, “NO LIST” is displayed, and a tone sounds.

Individual Calls

If the CALL option switch is programmed, 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

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

press the PTT switch and begin talking before a call timer expires.

Proceed as follows to place this call:

1. Press the CALL option switch and the identification of the last indi-

vidual call placed is displayed.

2. If required, rotate the Select switch to display the identification of the

mobile you are calling.

3. Press the PTT switch and begin talking.

When individual calls are received, the transceiver may be

programmed 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 if the PROG option switch is

programmed. It is then selected by simply pressing that switch. The

keypad programming mode is indicated by “ZONE CHG” and blanked

Zone and Channel displays as follows:

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 changed.

It cannot be used to reprogram unavailable channels or any SMARTNET/

SmartZone information.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Menu Description

A menu system is used to select parameters to be changed in the

keypad programming mode. When the Keypad Programming mode is

selected by pressing the PROG option switch, the first menu parameter

“ZONE CHG” is displayed as just described. Rotate the Select switch to

scroll through the available parameters which are as follows. Additional

information on these parameters is located in the sections which follow.

•ZONE CHG

•CHAN CHG

•SYS PRM

•CHAN PRM

Press the Select switch or F6 key (see following illustration) to

select the displayed parameter. Press the F5 key from one of the main

menus to exit keypad programming. Pressing the F5 key in the other

menus returns to the previous menu. A flowchart showing the keypad

programming mode menu structure follows in Figure 4.

Key Identification For Keypad Programming

Zone Password

Your transceiver may be programmed so that a special password

must be entered before the system and channel parameters of a particular

zone can be changed. A different password may be required for each

zone. The first time a system or channel parameter of a password-

protected zone is selected by keypad programming, “PASSWORD” is

flashed. The eight-digit password must then be entered by rotating and

pressing the Select switch. After the correct password is entered, the

parameters for that zone can be reprogrammed normally.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Figure 4 Keypad Programming Menu Flowchart

Zone Change Parameter

The “ZONE CHG” menu parameter selects the zone containing the

conventional channel to be reprogrammed. It does not change the zone

selected for normal operation. Press the Select switch to select the

“ZONE CHG” parameter and then scroll through the programmed zones

by rotating that switch. When the desired zone is displayed, select it by

pressing the Select switch.

Channel Change Parameter

The “CHAN CHG” menu parameter selects the conventional

channel to be reprogrammed. Unavailable or SMARTNET/SmartZone

channels cannot be selected. This does not change the channel selected

for normal operation. Press the Select switch to display “CHAN CHG”

Zone Channel

Change

Change System

Parameters

Channel

Parameters

Select

Zone

Select

Channel

Scan Hold Timer

Transmit Timer

Penalty Timer

Conver. Timer

Rx Freq

Tx Freq

Rx Code/NAC

Tx Code/NAC

Tx Power

Tx Timer

Chan Spacing

Squelch

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

and then scroll through the programmed channels by rotating that switch.

When the desired channel is displayed, select it by pressing the Select

switch.

System Parameters

The “SYS PRM” menu parameter selects the conventional mode

timer to be reprogrammed (see following). Press the Select switch to

select “SYS PRM” and then rotate that switch to display the desired

parameter. Then press the Select switch again to select it. If

“PASSWORD” is briefly displayed, the zone password must be entered

as described on page 39 before parameters can be selected.

SCAN TMR - Selects the Scan Hold timer (see “Scan Resume Delay”

on page 22). Rotate the Select switch to decrement/increment the

timer in 0.5-second steps, and press the F2 key (see illustration on

page 39) to disable the timer (set it to 0 seconds). When the desired

value is displayed, store it by pressing the Select switch.

TX TMR - Selects the transmit time-out timer (see page 19). Rotate

the Select switch to decrement/increment the timer in 15-second steps,

and press the F2 key to disable the timer (set it to 0 seconds). When

the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the Select switch.

PEN TMR - Selects the penalty timer (see page 31). Rotate the Select

switch to decrement/increment the timer in 15-second steps, and press

the F2 key to disable the timer (set it to 0 seconds). When the desired

value is displayed, store it by pressing the Select switch.

CONV TMR - Selects the conversation timer (see page 32). Rotate

the Select switch to decrement/increment the timer in 30-second steps,

and press the F2 key to disable the timer (set it to 0 seconds). When

the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the Select switch.

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

Channel Parameters

The “CHAN PRM” menu parameter selects the following conven-

tional channel parameters that can be reprogrammed. Press Select switch

to select the “CHAN PRM” parameter and then rotate that switch to

display the desired parameter. Then press the Select switch again to select

it. If “PASSWORD” is briefly displayed, the zone password must be

entered as described on preceding page before parameters can be

selected. The squelch control parameters are unique to the type of

conventional channel selected (analog or Project 25).

RX FREQ - Selects the receive channel frequency. To select the digit to

change, move the cursor right by pressing the Select switch or F4 key

(see illustration on page 39) and move it left by pressing the F3 key. Then

to display the desired digit, rotate the Select switch. When the desired

frequency is displayed, store it by pressing the F6 key. If an invalid

frequency is entered, a beep sounds, “INVALID” is briefly displayed, and

the frequency editing mode continues to be selected.

TX FREQ - Selects the transmit frequency the same as RX FREQ above.

Squelch Control (Analog Channel)

RX CODE - Selects the receive Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) code (see

page 30). Rotate the Select switch to scroll through the available

codes. Press the F2 key (see illustration on page 39) once to display

the first available code, and press it again to toggle between types

(CTCSS and DCS). When the desired code is displayed, store it by

pressing the Select switch.

TX CODE - Selects the transmit codes the same as RX CODE above.

Squelch Control (Project 25 Channel)

RX NAC - Selects the Network Access Code (NAC) which can be

any number from 0-4095 (see “Coded Squelch” on page 37). Select

CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

the code using the Select switch and F3 and F2 keys the same as when

setting the receive frequency as described above. Press the F2 key (see

illustration on page 39) to reset the NAC to 0. When the desired code

is displayed, store it by pressing the F6 key. If an invalid code is

entered, a beep sounds, “INVALID” is briefly displayed, and the NAC

editing mode continues to be selected.

TX NAC - Selects the transmit NAC the same as RX NAC above.

TX POWER - Selects the desired power output level. Rotate the Select

switch to scroll through the following choices. When the desired setting

is displayed, store it by pressing the Select switch.

•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.

TX TMR - Enables or disables the time-out timer on the current channel.

Rotate the Select switch to toggle between the on and off mode, and when

the desired setting is displayed, store it by pressing the Select switch.

CHAN SPC - Selects either wide or narrow band channel spacing on

analog channels only. Rotate the Select switch to toggle between

“WIDE” and “NARROW”, and when the desired setting is displayed,

store it by pressing the Select switch.

SQ ADJ - Changes the preset squelch level on the channel. The default

setting is “0” and values of –7 to +7 can be selected. Increasing this setting

causes the squelch to open sooner so that weaker signals can be received,

and decreasing it causes the opposite to occur.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

Introduction

An overview of the SMARTNET/SmartZone operating mode is

located on page 27. The following information describes the features

unique to the SMARTNET and SmartZone operation. Refer to the

“General Operation” section starting on page 17 for information on

features common to all operating modes.

Viewing Unit ID

When power is turned on with a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel

selected, the six-digit Unit ID is briefly displayed as IDxxxxxx.

Standard Group Calls

Standard calls are between you and another mobile or control

station. 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 17. Select the

channel programmed for the talk group you want to call (see “Zone/

Channel Select” on page 18). 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 C/S (Clear/Secure) option

switch. Refer to “Secure Communication” on page 26 for more

information.

3. Press the PTT switch and begin talking. A talk permit tone may sound

to indicate when talking can begin. Other indications that may occur are

as follows:

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

•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.

•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.

•If a continuous tone sounds 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 if the talk group is not programmed for the selected secure

mode, “DISABLED ID” 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 alternates between the selected channel

tag (alias) and the received talk group tag. The transceiver may also be

programmed so that the individual ID of the mobile placing the call is

briefly displayed before this information.

Private (Unit-To-Unit) Calls

General

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

Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

mode may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio

system. Operation in both modes is described in the following informa-

tion. The CALL option switch is required to place these calls, and either

that switch or the RESP (Response) switch is required to receive them.

Proceed as follows.

Placing an Enhanced Private Conversation Call

1. Momentarily press the CALL (Private Call) option switch. The tag

(alias) of the last called mobile is displayed.

2. To select another mobile, rotate the Select switch until the tag for the

desired mobile is displayed.

3. Press the PTT switch and one of the following events then occurs:

•If the mobile being called is on the air, “WAIT” is displayed and

ringing is heard until the called party answers or for 20 seconds,

whichever occurs first. When the call is answered, the voice of the

called party is heard.

•If the called mobile does not answer within 20 seconds, a continuous

tone sounds and “NO ANS” is displayed.

•If the called mobile is not on the air, a continuous tone sounds instead

of the ringing tone and “NO ACK” is displayed.

•If the busy tone sounds and “BUSY” is displayed, the called mobile

has answered the call but the system is busy. When the system is no

longer busy, the call back tone sounds.

•If your transceiver or the called transceiver is inhibited or not

programmed to make this type of call or for the requested secure

mode, “REJECT” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.

•If your transceiver does not have the proper encryption key,

“KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made in the clear mode

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

(selected by pressing the C/S (Clear/Secure) option switch if enabled

on the channel).

4. When the call is finished or is not answered, end it by pressing the

Private Call option switch and placing the microphone back on-hook.

Placing a Private Conversation II Call

1. Momentarily press the CALL (Private Call) option switch. The tag

(alias) of the last called mobile is displayed.

2. To select another mobile, rotate the Select switch until the tag for the

desired mobile is displayed.

3. Press the PTT switch and one of the following events then occurs:

•The called party answers the call.

•The called party does not answer. Press the CALL option switch to

end the call.

•If the selected mobile ID is not valid, “INVALID” is displayed and an

alert tone sounds.

•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 the channel is automatically acquired. Press the

PTT switch to continue the call.

•If the call is 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 pressing the C/S (Clear/Secure)

option switch if enabled on the channel).

4. When the call is finished or if it is not answered, end it by pressing the

CALL option switch and placing the microphone on-hook.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

Receiving a Private Call (All Types)

1. When a private call is received, “CALL” is displayed and a recurring

call tone sounds.

2. To answer the call, press the CALL (Private Call) option switch and

then the PTT switch and begin speaking. The unit ID of the calling

mobile is displayed. More information follows:

•If the PTT switch is pressed before the CALL switch, the call is

transmitted as a group call.

•If private calls are not permitted (CALL switch not programmed)

press the RESP (Call Response) option switch to respond.

•The call must be answered within 20 seconds or it is automatically

terminated.

•If the system is busy when a response is made, “BUSY” is displayed

and the busy tone sounds.

Telephone Calls

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

telephone system using your transceiver. The type of call (secure/clear) is

determined by the mode selected by the C/S (Clear/Secure) option

switch. Telephone calling is programmed to operate in one of the

following modes:

•Disabled (telephone calls not available)

•Answer-only capability

•Telephone numbers can be recalled from memory only

Placing a Telephone Call by Recalling a Number From Memory

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

the PHONE option switch. The tag (alias) of the last called telephone

number is displayed.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

2. If required, rotate the Select switch to display the desired number. The

tag of each number is displayed.

3. Press and then release the PTT switch and “DIALING” is displayed.

One of the following conditions then occur:

•If the access is successful, a dial tone sounds and the dialed number

is displayed and sent. Either ringing or a busy signal is then heard as

with a standard telephone call. When the called party answers, press

the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen (since the transceiver

operates half-duplex, it is not possible to talk and listen at the same

time).

Each time the PTT switch is released, a go-ahead tone is sent to the

landside party to indicate when they can respond. To dial a number

after the connection is made, press the PTT switch and dial the

number using the microphone keypad (if available).

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

displayed and an alert tone sounds. Select a valid number.

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

The call will automatically proceed when the system becomes

available.

•If you are out-of-range or the radio cannot be accessed for some

reason, “NO PHONE” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.

•If the interconnect call you are making or the selected secure mode is

not authorized, “REJECT” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.

•If your transceiver does not have the proper encryption key,

“KEYFAIL” is displayed and the call must be made in the clear mode

(selected by pressing the C/S (Clear/Secure) option switch if enabled

on the channel).

4. When the telephone call is finished or it could not be completed for

some reason, end it by pressing the PHONE option switch and placing

the microphone back on-hook.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

Answering a Telephone Call

1. When a telephone call is received, “ringing” similar to a standard tele-

phone is heard and “PHONE” is displayed.

2. To answer the call, press the PHONE option switch and press the PTT

switch to talk and release it to listen (since the transceiver operates half

duplex, it is not possible to talk and listen at the same time).

3. When the call is finished, end it by pressing the PHONE option switch

and placing the microphone back on-hook.

Call Alert

The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent and received. Either

the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™ mode

may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio system.

The operation differences are noted in the procedure which follows.

Answering a Page

1. When a page is received, four beeps sound and “PAGE” is displayed.

The ID of the mobile paging you is stored as the last ID received.

2. To clear or ignore the page, press any option switch. If the PTT switch

is pressed, a group call is placed on the selected channel.

3. To answer the page as a private call (see page 45), press the CALL

(Private Call) option switch and the tag (alias) of the mobile paging you

is displayed. Press the PTT switch and respond. One of the conditions

that follow may also occur:

Enhanced Private Conversation™ Mode

•If the mobile being called is on the air, ringing is heard until the called

party answers or for 20 seconds, whichever occurs first. If no answer

occurs within 20 seconds, “NO ANS” is displayed.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

•If the mobile being called is not on the air, no ringing is heard and

“NO ACK” is displayed.

Private Conversation II™ Mode

•If the mobile being called is not on the air or does not answer, you will

simply not hear a response.

4. When the call is finished or it could not be completed for some

reason, end it by pressing the CALL option switch and placing the

microphone back on-hook.

Initiating a Page

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

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

displayed.

2. If required, rotate the Select switch to display the desired mobile. The

tag of each number is displayed.

3. Press the PTT switch and one of the following then occur:

•If a continuous tone sounds, the system received the page but the

called mobile is not on the air. Try again later or cancel the page by

pressing the ALERT switch again.

•If the called mobile does not answer within 6 seconds, a continuous

tone sounds and “NO ACK” is displayed. Try again later or cancel

the page by pressing the ALERT switch again.

•If five beeps sound, the system received the page and the paged

mobile is on the air and received it. The normal mode is automati-

cally reselected.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

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 an MSG option switch is programmed,

messages are sent as follows:

1. Momentarily press the MSG option switch. The tag of the last message

sent is displayed.

2. If required, rotate the Select switch to display the desired message.

Then send the message by momentarily pressing the PTT switch. One

of the following then occurs:

•If five beeps sound, the message was received and acknowledged by

the dispatcher.

•If after 6 seconds, the message is not acknowledged, a tone sounds,

and “NO ACK” is displayed. Press and release the PTT switch to send

it again or press the Message option switch to exit the messaging

mode.

Sending Status Conditions

The status feature allows you to manually or automatically send

your current status to your dispatcher. Up to eight status conditions can be

preprogrammed, and they are identified by a tag (alias). If the STATUS

option switch is programmed, status conditions are sent as follows:

1. Momentarily press the STATUS option switch. The tag of the current

status condition is displayed.

2. To change the current status, rotate the Select switch until the desired

status is displayed. Then press the Select switch to accept that status.

3. You can wait to send the current status until polled by the dispatcher or

it can be sent immediately by briefly pressing the PTT switch. One of

the following then occurs:

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

•If five beeps sound, the status was received and acknowledged by the

dispatcher.

•If after 6 seconds, the message is not acknowledged, a tone sounds

and “NO ACK” is displayed. Press and release the PTT switch to send

it again or press the Status option switch to exit this mode and 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 EMER option switch is also required to have these functions. 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 programmed emergency talk group. Proceed as follows to initiate

an emergency alarm or call:

1. To transmit an emergency alarm, select a SMARTNET/SmartZone

channel that has that feature enabled and then press the EMER option

switch.

2. The emergency alarm is then transmitted and “EMERGENCY” 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.

3. To transmit an emergency call, press the EMER 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 stan-

dard 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.

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

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 in this mode, “FAILSOFT” and the tag (alias) of the selected

channel are alternately displayed.

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

is released. When the radio system returns to normal operation, this

condition is automatically detected and normal operation resumes. The

secure mode is controlled by the C/S (Clear/Secure) option switch and

indicated by in the display. Secure calls are always automatically

detected.

SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning

Scanning on a SMARTNET/Smartzone channel is similar to the

standard and radio wide scanning described starting on page 21. Each

channel can be programmed with a different scan list that includes up to

16 channels, on of which can be a priority channel. The scan lists are

programmable as described on page 25 if the SCN ED (Scan Edit) option

switch is programmed. In addition, channels can be programmed so that

scanning automatically starts or is disabled whenever the channel is

selected.

Messages on the priority channel are received while listening to

lower priority messages. However, unit-to-unit and telephone calls are

not interrupted by priority messages. Pages, unit-to-unit calls, and tele-

phone calls are received while scanning.

Dynamic Regrouping

The dynamic regrouping feature allows a dispatcher to switch

mobiles to a newly defined channel to receive an important message.

Dynamic regrouping operates as follows:

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES

1. When this command is received, an alternating tone sounds for 5

seconds, the transceiver automatically changes to that channel, and the

display indicates the tag (alias) of the channel.

2. Manually select the channel corresponding to that tag. If this is not

done, transmission still occurs on the new channel, but an alternating

tone sounds each time the PTT switch is pressed.

3. Talk and listen as usual. The dispatcher will cancel dynamic

regrouping. If a standard channel is not selected after this occurs, an

error tone periodically sounds.

SmartZone Features

Introduction

As described on page 27, 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:

Busy Override

The busy override feature allows a call to be placed even if all of the

sites you are calling do not have a free traffic channel. This feature is

enabled and disabled by the system manager, and it operates as follows:

1. Assume that you have attempted to place a call and the system was busy

(“BUSY” displayed and busy tone sounded).

2. Release the PTT switch and then press it for 5 seconds or more. If a

chirp-like tone sounds with the PTT switch pressed, busy override is

occurring.

NOTE: Remember that not all members of the talk group are receiving

your message. Missing members will start receiving your message as

channels become available.

MISCELLANEOUS

Determining Current Site and Searching For a New Site

To determine the current radio site and the signal level of that site,

press the SEARCH option switch. The display then alternately indicates

the current site number as “SITE xx” and the signal level as “RSSI xx”.

To exit, press the SEARCH option switch again.

To scroll through the other programmed sites, rotate the Select

switch while “Site xx” or “RSSI xx” is displayed. To select the displayed

site and exit this mode, press the SEARCH option switch again. If site

lock is on when site search is entered (see following), the radio will be

locked on the new site when this function is exited.

Locking/Unlocking a Site

It is sometimes desirable to stay on a site. To prevent the transceiver

from searching for a new site, it can be locked on the current site. To lock

on the current site, press the LOCK option switch. The display momen-

tarily indicates “LOCK x” to indicate that the current site is locked (“x” is

the current site number). To unlock the site, press the LOCK option

switch again and “UNLOCK” is momentarily displayed.

MISCELLANEOUS

Supervisory Tones

Single Beep (Alert Tone)

•Power was turned on and a successful power-up sequence occurred (see

“Turning Power On” on page 17).

•The time-out timer is about to expire or the penalty timer has expired

(page 19).

•The conversation timer is about to expire (page 32).

•The system received your page but the paged mobile is not on the air

(page 50).

•Telephone interconnect is not operational (page 48).

MISCELLANEOUS

Continuous Tone (Invalid Condition)

•A transmission is being attempted on a conventional channel

programmed as receive-only.

•The transmitter is disabled by the transmit disable on busy feature

(page 30).

•The transmitter has been disabled by the time-out timer feature

(page 19).

•The transmitter has been disabled by the conversation timer (page 32).

•An out-of-range condition exists (SMARTNET/SmartZone only).

•A transmission is being attempted before the penalty timer has expired

(page 19).

•Dynamic regrouping has been exited but the dynamic regrouping

channel is still selected (page 54).

Single Short Medium-Pitch Tone

•A valid key has been pressed.

Single Short Low-Pitch Tone

•An invalid key has been pressed.

Medium Tone (No Acknowledge)

•The paged mobile did not acknowledge the page (page 50).

•The message that was sent has not been acknowledged (page 52).

•The status condition that was sent has not been acknowledged

(page 52).

Five Beeps (Recurring)

•The page was received (page 50).

Two Short Tones

•A unit-to-unit call was received (page 45).

MISCELLANEOUS

Five Beeps

•The paged mobile received the page and acknowledged it (page 50).

•The message that was sent has been received and acknowledged

(page 52).

•The status condition that was sent has been received and acknowledged

(page 52).

Four Beeps

•The emergency alarm condition was acknowledged (page 53).

Gurgle-Like Tone

•Dynamic regrouping has occurred (page 54).

•Dynamic regrouping has occurred but the regrouping channel is not

selected (page 54).

Busy Signal

•The radio system is busy or a busy condition exists when making a tele-

phone call.

Three Medium Pitch Tones

•A channel is available after a busy condition occurred (SMARTNET/

SmartZone only).

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.

MISCELLANEOUS

If you require additional information on the operation of a feature,

contact your system operator. If the Keypad Programming option switch

is available, you can reprogram some conventional channel parameters.

Refer to “Keypad Programming” on page 38 for more information.

Speaking Into Microphone

For best results, hold the microphone 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.

Preventing Battery Discharge

In the standby mode (power on, not transmitting), transceiver power

consumption is relatively low. Therefore, you can probably leave the

transceiver on for one or two days without operating the vehicle and the

battery should not become seriously discharged. However, if the outdoor

temperature is low enough to significantly decrease battery capacity, the

transceiver should be turned off when not in use.

Since power consumption is significantly higher when transmitting,

it is good practice to have the vehicle running while transmitting. This

ensures that optimum power is being delivered to the transceiver and that

the battery does not become discharged.

MISCELLANEOUS

Licensing

A government license is usually required to operate this transceiver

on the air. Your system operator will normally handle the licensing

requirements.

Transceiver Service

If “UNPROGRAMD” is displayed, the cause could be any of the

following:

•An unprogrammed channel is selected. Select a programmed

channel.

•The selected channel is programmed for an option that is not installed

or an error in programming was detected. Contact your system operator

for service.

If no characters or all characters appear in the display, the viewing

angle may be incorrect. Refer to page 17 for more information. If some

other problem is occurring, turn power off and then on again to reset the

control logic. Also make sure that the controls are properly set and that

the power, external speaker, and accessory cables (if used) are securely

plugged into the back of the transceiver. If the transceiver is completely

inoperative, check the power cable fuse that is usually located near the

vehicle battery. If it is blown, remedy the cause if possible and replace it

with the same type (15A). If the transceiver still does not operate prop-

erly, return it to your system operator for service.

NOTE: There are no user-serviceable components in the transceiver.

Altering internal adjustments can cause illegal emissions, void the

warranty, and result in improper operation that can seriously damage the

transceiver.

INDEX

Alias 18

Alphanumeric Display 15

Antenna 6

Backlight 17

Battery Discharge 59

Busy Channel Lockout 29, 36

Busy Indicator 29

Busy Override 55

Call Alert (Paging) 50

Call Guard Squelch 30

Channel 15, 18

Conventional Mode 27

Conversation Timer 32

CTCSS Signaling 30

DCS Signaling 30

Delay, Scan Resume 22

Display 15

Display View Angle Adjust 17

Dynamic Regrouping 54

Emergency Alarms 53

Emergency Calls

Conventional 33

SMARTNET 53

Enh. Priv. Conversation Calls

Placing 46

Receiving 48

Extended Range Operation 59

Failsoft Operation 54

FCC Exposure Limits 5

Features

Conventional 11

General 11

Project 25 36

SMARTNET/SmartZone 11, 44

SmartZone 55

Group IDs, Project 25 37

Hardware Key 26

Home Zone Select 20

Indicator

Encryption 16, 26

Monitor 16

Priority Channel 16, 34

Scan 16

Scan List 16

Telephone Call 16

Individual Calls, Project 25 37

Individual ID, Project 25 36

Jack

Accessory 15

Antenna 15

DC Power 15

Remote Control Unit 15

Keypad Programming 38

Licensing 60

Messaging 52

Microphone Off-Hook 29

INDEX

Mode

Conventional 27

SMARTNET/SmartZone 27

Monitor Mode 29

Monitoring Before Transmitting 28

Multi-function Indicator 14

NAC 37

On-Off/Volume Control 13

Operating Modes 27

Option Switch

ALERT (Call Alert) 51

BKLHT 17

C/S (Clear/Secure) 26, 44, 47, 49, 54

CALL (Indiv Call) 37

CALL (Private Call) 46, 47, 48, 50

DISP (Displayed Information) 33

EMER (Emergency) 33, 53

Hardware Key Select 26

HOME (Zone) 20

LOCK (Site Lock) 56

MON (Monitor) 29

MSG (Message) 52

PHONE 48, 49, 50

PRI SEL (Priority Select) 35

PROG (Keypad Programming) 38

RESP (Call Response) 48

RTA (Repeater Talk-Around) 32

RWS (Radio Wide Scan) 22

SCAN 21, 23, 24, 33

SCN ED (Scan Edit) 25, 54

SEARCH (Site Search) 56

SEL SQ (Selective Squelch) 29, 30

Selective Squelch Select 31

STATUS 52

TG SEL (Talk Group Select) 37

TONE 20

TX PWR 32

Option Switch Functions 9

Option Switches 14

Paging 50

Answering 50

Initiating 51

Password

Zone 39

Penalty Timer 31

Power On-Off 17

Priority Calls

Conv 34

SMARTNET 54

Priority Channel, Changing 35

Priv. Conversation II Calls

Placing 47

Receiving 48

Private (Unit-To-Unit) Calls 45

Programming 58

PTT Switch 14

Repeater Talk-Around 32

RF Exposure 4

Safety Information 4

Scan List 22

Determining Channels in 23

Nuisance Channel Delete 24

Programming 25

Radio Wide Scan Mode 23

Selecting (Conv) 33

Standard Scan Mode 23

Scanning

Conventional 33

Radio Wide 22

SMARTNET 54

Standard 21

Secure Communication 26

Select Switch 13

Servicing 60

Site

Locking/Unlocking 56

Searching for 56

Site ID (SmartZone) 56

INDEX

SMARTNET/SmartZone Mode 27

Speaker 14

Speaking Into Microphone 59

Squelch Control 19, 43

Standard Calls

Placing (Conv) 35

Placing (SMARTNET) 44

Receiving (Conv) 36

Receiving (SMARTNET) 45

Status Display 16

Status Messages 52

Supervisory Tones 56

Tag 18

Talk-Around 32

Telephone Calls

Placing (SMARTNET) 48

Receiving (SMARTNET) 50

Time-Out Timer 19

Tone Select 20

Tones 56

Transmit Disable On Busy 30

Transmitting, Scan Mode 22, 34

Troubleshooting 60

Unit ID 44

Voice Encryption 26

Volume Level 17

Zone 15, 18

Zone Password 39

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E F Johnson 2425326 VHF Mobile Transceiver User Manual 5300 Operating Manual

E. F. Johnson Company VHF Mobile Transceiver 5300 Operating Manual

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