HARRIS TR-0003-A UHF-M Split 450-488 MHz Panther 300P User Manual Updated manual

HARRIS CORPORATION UHF-M Split 450-488 MHz Panther 300P Updated manual

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MM-101027V1-A1
Operator’s Manual
PANTHER 300P
Portable Radio
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY TRAINING
INFORMATION............................... 3
SAFE PRACTICE
INFORMATION............................... 7
OPERATING RULES AND
REGULATIONS............................... 11
INTRODUCTION............................. 16
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..... 17
PANTHER 300P RADIO
INDICATORS.................................. 22
BASIC OPERATION........................24
SELECTIVE SIGNALING ................ 26
PROGRAMMABLE PTT
FUNCTIONS ................................... 29
CLONING........................................ 31
BATTERY OPERATION.................. 32
The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Com-
Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. Unpublished rights
are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
NOTICE!
This manual is published by Com-Net Ericsson Critical
Radio Systems, Inc., without any warranty.
Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated
by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current
information, or improvements to programs and/or
equipment, may be made by by Com-Net Ericsson
Critical Radio Systems, Inc., at any time and without
notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new
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electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of by Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio
Systems, Inc.
Copyright © 2000 Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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SAFETY TRAINING
INFORMATION
Your Com-Net Ericsson
radio generates RF
electromagnetic energy
during transmit mode.
This radio is designed for and
classified as “Occupational Use
Only” meaning it must be used
only during the course of
employment by individuals aware
of the hazards and the ways to
minimize such hazards. This radio
is NOT intended for use by the
“General Population” in an
uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and
complies with the FCC RF exposure
limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In
addition, your Com-Net Ericsson radio
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.
WARNING
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• 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
Recommended 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 a proper antenna
attached, as this may damage
the radio and may also cause you
to exceed FCC RF exposure
limits. A proper antenna is the
antenna supplied with this radio
by the manufacturer or an
antenna specifically authorized
by the manufacturer for use with
this radio.
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• DO NOT transmit for more than
50% of total radio use time (“50%
duty cycle”). Transmitting more
than 50% of the time can cause
FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when
the “TX” light appears in the
display. You can cause the radio
to transmit by pressing the “PTT”
button.
• ALWAYS use Com-Net Ericsson
authorized accessories
(antennas, batteries, belt clips,
speaker/mics, etc). Use of
unauthorized accessories can
cause the FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements to be
exceeded.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at
least 1 cm (0.4 inches) away from
the body when transmitting to
ensure FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not
exceeded. To provide the
recipients of your transmission
the best sound quality, hold the
antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches)
from mouth, and slightly off to
one side.
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The information listed above provides
the user with the information needed
to make him or her aware of a RF
exposure, and what to do to assure
that this radio operates within the
FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic
Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Com-Net
Ericsson radio generates RF energy
that can possibly cause interference
with other devices or systems. To
avoid such interference, turn off the
radio in areas where signs are posted
to do so. DO NOT operate the
transmitter in areas that are sensitive
to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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SAFE PRACTICE
INFORMATION
The operator of any land mobile radio
should be aware of certain hazards
common to the operation of radio
transmitters. A list of several
possible hazards is given:
1. Explosive Atmospheres - Areas
with potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not
always, clearly marked. These
may be fueling areas, such as
gas stations, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, and
areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.
Sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Turn OFF your radio when in
any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. It is
rare, but not impossible that
the radio or its accessories
could generate sparks.
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2. Electronics Systems - RF
energy from your portable radio
may affect some electronic
equipment. Most modern
electronic equipment in cars,
hospitals, homes, etc. are
shielded from RF energy.
However, in areas that instruct
you to turn off two-way radio
equipment, always observe the
rules. If in doubt, turn it off.
3. Dynamite Blasting Caps -
Dynamite blasting caps may be
caused to explode by operating a
radio within 500 feet of the
blasting caps. Always obey the
"Turn Off Two-Way Radios"
signs posted where dynamite is
being used.
When transporting blasting caps
in your vehicle:
• Carry the blasting caps in a
closed metal box with a soft
lining.
• Leave the radio OFF
whenever the blasting caps
are being put into or
removed from the vehicle.
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4. Radio Frequency Energy - Do
not use a radio with a damaged
or missing antenna. A minor
burn may result if a damaged
antenna comes into contact with
the skin. Replace a damaged
antenna immediately. A missing
antenna could damage your
radio. Use only the supplied or
approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the
radio unit and may violate FCC
regulations.
Always turn off your portable
radio before boarding any
aircraft. Use it on the ground
only with crew permission. Do
not use it in the air.
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5. Safe Driving
Recommendations -
(Recommended by AAA)
Read the literature on the safe
operation of the radio.
Keep both hands on the steering
wheel and the radio secured
whenever the vehicle is in
motion.
Place calls only when vehicle is
stopped.
• When talking from a moving
vehicle is unavoidable, drive
in the slower lane. Keep
conversations brief.
• If a conversation requires
taking notes or complex
thought, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and continue the
call.
• Whenever using a radio,
exercise caution.
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OPERATING RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Two-way FM radio systems must be
operated in accordance with the rules
and regulations of the local, regional,
or national government.
In the United States, the PANTHER
300P portable radio must be operated
in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
As an operator of two-way radio
equipment, you must be thoroughly
familiar with the rules that apply to
your particular type of radio operation.
Following these rules helps eliminate
confusion, assures the most efficient
use of the existing radio channels,
and results in a smoothly functioning
radio network. When using your
two-way radio, remember these rules:
1. It is a violation of FCC rules to
interrupt any distress or
emergency message. As your
radio operates in much the same
way as a telephone "party line",
always listen to make sure that
the channel is clear before
transmitting. Emergency calls
have priority over all other
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messages. If someone is sending
an emergency message - such
as reporting a fire or asking for
help in an accident - KEEP OFF
THE AIR!
2. The use of profane or obscene
language is prohibited by Federal
law.
3. It is against the law to send false
call letters or false distress or
emergency messages. The FCC
requires that you keep
conversations brief and confine
them to business. To save time,
use coded messages whenever
possible.
4. Using your radio to send personal
messages (except in an
emergency) is a violation of FCC
rules. You may send only those
messages that are essential for
the operation of your business.
5. It is against Federal law to repeat
or otherwise make known
anything you overhear on your
radio. Conversations between
others sharing your channel must
be regarded as confidential.
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6. The FCC requires that you
identify yourself at certain specific
times by means of your call
letters. Refer to the rules that
apply to your particular type of
operation for the proper
procedure.
7. No changes or adjustments shall
be made to the equipment except
by an authorized or certified
electronic technician.
Under U.S. law, operation of an
unlicensed radio transmitter within
the jurisdiction of the United States
may be punishable by a fine of up
to $10,000, imprisonment for up to
two years, or both.
IMPORTANT
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OPERATING TIPS
Antenna location and condition is
important when operating a portable
radio. Operating the radio in low
areas or terrain, under power lines or
bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a
metal or steel framed building can
severely reduce the range of the unit.
Mountains and buildings can also
reduce the range of the unit.
In areas where transmission or
reception is poor, some improvement
may be obtained by ensuring that the
antenna is vertical. Moving a few
yards in another direction or moving
to a higher elevation may also
improve communications. Vehicular
operation can be aided with the use of
an externally mounted antenna.
Battery condition is another important
factor in the trouble free operation of a
portable radio. Always use properly
charged batteries.
For efficient radio operation, hold the
front of the portable radio
approximately two inches from your
mouth and speak into the microphone
at a normal voice level. Keep the
antenna in a vertical position when
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receiving or transmitting a message.
Do not hold the antenna when
receiving a message and, especially,
do not hold when transmitting a
message.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operation
of the Com-Net Ericsson PANTHER
300P portable radio. The PANTHER
300P portable radio is a high
performance FM portable radio
providing reliable two-way
communication in a Conventional
Radio System.
The PANTHER 300P portable radio
can be programmed with six
channels. The PANTHER 300P
portable radio operates on any of the
following Conventional platforms:
• Channel Guard
(Squelch Tail Elimination (STE)
optional)
• Digital Channel Guard
• Type 99
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 1 – PANTHER 300P Radio
Top View
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Figure 2 – PANTHER 300P Radio
Side View
Monitor/Clear Button Function
This section describes the
functionality of Monitor/Clear button.
Monitor/Clear
The Monitor/Clear function monitors
the channel for activity. While the
Monitor/Clear pressed, squelch,
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Channel Guard, and Type 99 are
disabled.
If the channel is clear, squelch noise
will be heard. If the channel is busy,
traffic will be heard.
When the option button is released,
squelch, Channel Guard, and Type 99
are re-enabled.
After a successful Type 99 decode,
press the Monitor/Clear button to
switch the Type 99 Decoder state
from Monitor mode to Selective mode.
Option Button Functions
The following functions can be
assigned to the Option 1 button.
NOTE
Press and hold the
Option 1 button to
execute the programmed
function.
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Table 1: Programmed Functions States
Function 1 Short
High Tone 2 Short
High Tones
High/Low
Power High Power Low Power
Local/Distant
Squelch Local Distant
Type 99 ON OFF
Disabled
No function is assigned to the Option
1 button. When pressed, the radio
will emit a Denied Alert Tone.
High/Low Power
The High/Low Power function toggles
the transmitter power between “High”
and “Low”. “High” power is the
longer-range setting. ”Low" power is
the battery-life conserving setting.
Local/Distant Squelch
The Local/Distant Squelch function
toggles the channel squelch setting
between “Local” and “Distant”.
“Local” squelch is reduces the number
of received degraded transmissions.
”Distant" squelch increases the
number of received transmissions.
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Type 99 ON/OFF
The Type 99 function toggles the
state of the Type 99 Decoder between
“ON” and “OFF”. Type 99 mutes
receive audio until a valid Type 99 call
is received. “ON” indicates the radio
is operating in Selective mode. ”OFF"
indicates the radio is operating in
Monitor mode.
If an invalid or no Type 99 decode is
programmed on a channel, the Type
99 function is programmed for the
Option 1 button and the Option 1
button is pressed the radio will emit a
Denied Alert Tone.
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PANTHER 300P RADIO
INDICATORS
The Light Emitting Diode (LED) and
tones indicate the state of the radio.
Table 2: Radio Indicators
LED Indicators: ●continuous c flashing
LED Tone Function
3 mid tones Power-up
complete
1 mid tone Low battery
continuous
high tone Transmit timer
has expired1
continuous
mid tone Channel is busy2
or synthesizer
error
continuous
low tone Fatal error
1 short mid
tone Action denied
These radio indicators require that the
following controls are enabled during
programming:
1 CCT (Carrier Control Timer) – the radio will
emit this alert until the PTT button is released.
2 TX Busy
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LED Indicators: ●continuous c flashing
LED Tone Function
1 short high
tone Programmed
function toggled
2 short high
tones Programmed
function toggled
green 1 short tone Receiving Type
99 Individual Call
green 2 short
tones Receiving Type
99 Group Call
green 3 short
tones Receiving Type
99 Super
Group/Quick Call
red continuous
mid tone Battery too low to
transmit3
●red Transmitting
●green Receiving or
channel in use
green Program mode
amber Error or failure
red
green
Low battery while
operating on a
Type 99 channel
3 Multiple Low Battery Alerts – occurs after
PTT
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BASIC OPERATION
Selecting A Channel
Rotate the Channel Knob clockwise
or counterclockwise until the raised rib
aligns with the desired channel
number.
Transmitting A Basic Call
1. Power ON the radio.
2. Select a channel.
3. Ensure there is no activity on the
channel by:
• checking the
TX/RX LED.
• pressing and holding the
Monitor/Clear button.
Squelch noise will be heard if
the channel is clear of traffic.
4. Hold the radio approximately 2
inches from your mouth, press
the PTT button and speak in the
microphone.
NOTE
Speak in a normal volume.
Shouting will degrade your
transmission.
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5. Release the
PTT button after you
have finished speaking.
Channel Guard
Channel Guard is a method of
reducing "channel chatter" by
equipping receivers with tone-
responsive devices, which only allow
calls with the correct signaling-tones
to be heard by the user. Channel
Guard options and parameters are
defined in the radio personality.
The radio always transmits with
Channel Guard, unless the channel is
programmed without Channel Guard.
Channel Guard Monitor
Function
Ensure there is no activity on the
channel by:
• checking the
TX/RX LED.
• pressing and holding the
Monitor/Clear button.
Squelch noise will be heard if
the channel is clear of traffic.
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SELECTIVE SIGNALING
Selective signaling controls the
muting and unmuting of the receive
audio. This allows a user or
dispatcher to selectively call an
individual radio or group of radios.
The PANTHER 300P portable radio
supports selective signaling in Type
99.
In a selective signaling environment,
the PANTHER 300P portable radio
operates in one of two states, Monitor
mode or Selective Call mode.
In the Monitor mode, the decoder is
disabled and all calls are heard by the
user.
In the Selective Call mode, the
decoder is enabled and only calls
intended for the user will be heard.
Selective signaling operates with or
without Channel Guard. If Channel
Guard is enabled, the radio can be
programmed with an "And" or an "Or"
option.
If the "And" option is programmed,
only calls with the correct selective
signaling and correct Channel Guard
tones are heard by the user.
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If the "Or" option is programmed, calls
with the correct Channel Guard or
calls with the correct selective
signaling and Channel Guard tones
are heard by the user.
A radio operating in Selective Call
mode that receives a selective call
switches to the Monitor mode and the
TX/RX LED flashes green. The
TX/RX LED indicates whether the
channel has a carrier signal. The
following graphic depicts the flashing
pattern of the TX/RX LED.
Monitor mode
Without Carrier On
Off
Monitor mode
With Carrier On
Off
Type 99 Operation
Type 99 is Com-Net Ericsson’s
proprietary method for in-band, two-
tone sequential signaling. Type 99 is
a conventional signaling protocol that
controls the muting and unmuting of a
radio. Type 99 selectively calls
individual units or groups of units in a
conventional system. Type 99 is used
in paging operations, a dispatcher has
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the ability to selectively call a radio or
group radios.
If Type 99 is enabled in the radio
personality, the radio can decode
Individual, Group and Supergroup
Type 99 calls. See Table 2 for radio
indicator information for each of these
types of calls.
Resetting Type 99 After A Call
After decoding a Type 99 call, the
radio operates in Monitor mode and
all traffic on the channel is audible. If
the channel has Channel Guard, only
the traffic with the radio's Channel
Guard tone will be heard.
To reset Type 99 operation, use one
of the following methods:
• Press the
Monitor/Clear button.
• Press the
Option 1 button, only if
Option 1 button is programmed
with Type 99 ON/OFF function.
• Allow the "Auto-Reset" timer to
reset the Type 99 decoder, only if
the "Auto-Reset" timer in enabled
in the radio personality.
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PROGRAMMABLE PTT
FUNCTIONS
Channel Busy Lockout
The radio may be programmed with
the Channel Busy Lockout feature,
which denies the use of the
transmitter when the channel is busy
with traffic.
If the PTT button is pressed while the
TX/RX LED is ON, the radio will emit
an alert tone until the PTT is released.
Channel Guard Channel Busy
Lockout
The radio may be programmed with
the Channel Guard Busy Lockout
feature, which denies the use of the
transmitter when the channel is busy
with another Channel Guard tone.
The radio will transmit when the
channel is busy with the radio's
Channel Guard tone.
If the PTT button is pressed while the
TX/RX LED is ON and the radio is
muted because of an incorrect
Channel Guard tone, the radio will
emit an alert tone until the PTT is
released.
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Type 99 Disable After PTT
The radio may be programmed with
the Type 99 Disable After PTT
feature, which automatically disables
the Type 99 decoder after a
transmission.
Using one of the methods outlined in
the “Resetting Type 99 After A Call”
section to reset Type 99 operation.
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CLONING
CopyCat Technology, a cloning
feature, allows supervisor radios to
duplicate radio personalities into
subordinate radios on-site without a
technician or PC. For more
information about the CopyCat
Technology and configuration refer to
the Panther 300 Series Maintenance
manuals, the On-Line Help in
ProGrammer, or contact your system
administrator.
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BATTERY OPERATION
Removing The Battery
Make sure the power to the radio is
turned OFF.
1. Press the latch at the bottom of
the battery pack.
2. Lift the battery pack from the
bottom.
3. Remove the battery pack from
the radio.
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Attaching The Battery
Make sure the power to the radio is
turned OFF.
1. Align the tab on the top of the
battery pack with the slot at the
top of the battery cavity.
2. Push the battery pack down to
attach the battery to the radio.
3. Verify the battery is securely
latched to the radio.
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Low Battery Detection And
Operation
The PANTHER 300P portable radio
constantly monitors the charge-state
of the battery. The radio will emit a
Low Battery Alert Tone when the
battery capacity is low and the TX/RX
LED will flash red. When this occurs
recharge the battery.
The radio can be programmed to emit
only one Low Battery Alert Tone or
emit one Low Battery Alert Tone
every 60 seconds.
The PANTHER 300P portable radio
also monitors the battery voltage
while transmitting. If the battery level
drops below a set level, the radio will
stop transmitting, the TX/RX LED will
flash red and emit an alert tone until
the PTT switch is released.
The PANTHER 300P portable radio is
not capable of turning itself off when
the battery level falls below that
required for the radio to operate. It is
possible to excessively discharge the
battery, which will reduce battery
capacity and battery life.
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Battery Error
If the radio detects a problem with the
battery, the TX/RX LED will flash
amber and the radio will emit a
"Battery Error" alert tone every ten
seconds.
The Battery Error condition can be
avoided by using Com-Net Ericsson
approved batteries.
Recharging The Battery
Recharge the battery when the radio
TX/RX LED exhibits a Low Battery
indicator. When charging a battery
pack that is attached to a radio,
always turn the power to the radio
OFF to ensure a full charge. For
specific instructions, refer the
applicable charger Operator's Manual.
Charging in non-Com-Net Ericsson
equipment may lead to battery
damage and void the battery
warranty.
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Conditioning The Battery
Batteries that have been stored
(charged or discharged) will generally
not be capable of full capacity until the
batteries have been fully cycled two or
three times. (Charging the battery in
a Com-Net Ericsson charger and then
discharging the battery pack with the
radio until low battery is indicated is
considered one cycle.)
Battery Care & Maintenance
• Your charger is intended for
indoor use only. Keep the
charger and/or wall cube dry. Do
Not use in or near water.
• Never let the battery contacts
touch metal objects that could
short-circuit the contacts. For
example, keys or coins in your
pocket.
• Do Not disassemble a battery.
• Do Not dispose of a battery in a
fire.
• Use only the supplied or Com-
Net Ericsson specified batteries
and chargers.
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• When the radio is not in use, turn
the power to the radio OFF. Do
not over discharge the battery.
This will reduce battery capacity
and battery life.
• Do not overcharge the battery. A
battery should not be kept in a
charger for over 24 hours.
Overcharging batteries will
reduce battery capacity and
battery life.
• Periodically condition your battery
for improved battery capacity and
performance.
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Battery Recycling
The product that you have
purchased contains a
rechargeable, recyclable
battery. At the end of its
useful life, under various
state and local laws, it may
be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal
waste stream. Check with
your local solid waste
officials for details in your
area for recycling options
or proper disposal. Call
Toll Free 1-800-8-
BATTERY or go to the
Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation
website www.rbrc.com for
additional information.
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NOTE
Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
1-800-528-7711
(Outside USA, 804-592-7711) Printed in U.S.A.

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