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Operator’s Manual
MM101332V1
Rev. K, Sep/06

M/A-COM

P7100 IP Series
Portable Radios

MM101332V1, Rev. K
MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
REV
R1A
R2A
R3A
D
E
F
G

DATE
Mar/03
Jun/03
Feb/04
Feb/04
May/04
Nov/04
Jun/05

H
J
K

Jun/05
Oct/05
Sep/06

REASON FOR CHANGE
Initial release
Added UHF—H (4W) and P25 functionality.
Added UHF-L (4W).
Added CE Mark and safety symbol conventions.
Improved detail in operating instructions.
Added RU101219V71-V73 information. Updated battery information and CE marking information.
Added VHF maritime channel information and Preventive Maintenance recommendations for Immersion-rated radios. Updated
options/accessories.
Updated for IC VHF maritime regulatory approval.
Added Radio TextLink, battery conditioning, P25T, & Select model radios.
Updated battery conditioning and safety symbols and added WEEE symbol and statement. Reformatted to 8.5 x 11.

M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could
be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to:
Wireless Systems Business Unit
M/A-COM, Inc.
fax your comments to: 1-434-455-6851
Technical Publications
or
221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway
e-mail us at: techpubs@tycoelectronics.com
Lynchburg, VA 24501
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
This device is made under license under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 5,148,482; 5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229;
4,716,407; 4,972,460; 5,502,767; 5,146,497; 5,164,986; 5,185,795.
CREDITS
EDACS is a registered trademark and ProScan, ProSound, and Failsoft are trademarks of M/A-COM, Inc.
RBRC and 1-800-8-BATTERY are registered trademarks of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
Cadex is a registered trademark of Buchmann Enterprises, Inc.
iTech and iQfive are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Intelligent Technologies LLC LTD.
All other product and brand names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective holders.
NOTICE!
This manual covers M/A-COM products manufactured and sold by M/A-COM, Inc.
This product conforms to the European Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. Do not dispose of this product in a public landfill. Take it to a
recycling center at the end of its life.
The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object
Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into human-readable form.
Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations, or
substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty

This manual is published by M/A-COM, Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors,
inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by M/A-COM, Inc., at any time and without notice.
Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of M/A-COM, Inc.

Copyright © 2003-2006 M/A-COM, Inc. All rights reserved.

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NOTICE!
This device is a RF transceiver intended for land mobile radio applications. The device may
have use restrictions, which require that the national authority be contacted for any system
licensing requirements, frequency use, allowable power level, etc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

1

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION............................................................................................... 7
1.1
RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES ................................................................................................... 7
1.2
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFACE/COMPATIBILITY ........................................................ 8

2

SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS.................................................................................................. 9

3

OPERATING TIPS .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.1
EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION ........................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Antenna Care and Replacement..................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Aircraft........................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps.................................................................................................... 11
3.1.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ............................................................................... 11

4

MARITIME CHANNELS ................................................................................................................... 12

5

BATTERIES ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1
CONDITIONING NIMH BATTERY PACKS .......................................................................... 13
5.2
CONDITIONING NICD BATTERY PACKS ........................................................................... 13
5.3
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............................................................................................... 13
5.4
CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................................................... 14
5.4.1 Removing the Battery Pack ........................................................................................... 14
5.4.2 Attaching the Battery Pack ............................................................................................ 14
5.5
BATTERY DISPOSAL.............................................................................................................. 15

6

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 16
6.1
WATER RESISTANCE ............................................................................................................. 16

7

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................ 17

8

USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................. 19
8.1
CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................... 21
8.1.1 Buttons and Knobs......................................................................................................... 21
8.1.2 Keypad (Scan and System Models Only) ...................................................................... 22
8.2
DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................... 24
8.2.1 Radio Status Icons ......................................................................................................... 24
8.2.2 Tri-Color LED ............................................................................................................... 26
8.2.3 Status Messages ............................................................................................................. 26
8.2.4 Error Messages .............................................................................................................. 27
8.3
ALERT TONES.......................................................................................................................... 27
8.4
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR (UDC)......................................................................... 28

9

CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 29
9.1
RECEIVING A CALL................................................................................................................ 29
9.2
SENDING A CALL.................................................................................................................... 29

10 BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 30
10.1 TURNING ON THE RADIO ..................................................................................................... 30
10.2 SYSTEM SELECTION.............................................................................................................. 30
10.3 GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION ............................................................................................ 31
10.4 MODIFY SCAN LIST................................................................................................................ 32
10.4.1 System Model ................................................................................................................ 32

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10.4.2 Scan Model .................................................................................................................... 32
NUISANCE DELETE (SYSTEM MODEL) ............................................................................. 32
BACKLIGHT ON/OFF .............................................................................................................. 32
CONTRAST ADJUST ............................................................................................................... 33
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY............................................................................................. 33
LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD ........................................................................................ 33
HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................... 33
10.10.1 Using the Menu Button.................................................................................................. 33
10.10.2 Using the Pre-Programmed Option Button.................................................................... 34
10.11 MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 34
10.11.1 Menu Item Selection Process......................................................................................... 34
10.12 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION ............................................................................................... 37
10.12.1 Clear Mode .................................................................................................................... 37
10.12.2 Digital Mode.................................................................................................................. 37
10.12.3 Private Mode.................................................................................................................. 38
10.12.4 Private Operation ........................................................................................................... 39
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10

11 TRUNKED OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 41
11.1 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS........................................................................................... 41
11.1.1 Turning Scan On and Off .............................................................................................. 41
11.1.2 Adding Groups to a Scan List........................................................................................ 41
11.1.3 Deleting Groups from a Scan List ................................................................................. 43
11.2 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS......................................................................................... 43
11.2.1 Wide Area System Scanning ......................................................................................... 43
11.2.2 Priority System Scan...................................................................................................... 44
11.2.3 ProScan .......................................................................................................................... 44
11.2.4 Menu Selection .............................................................................................................. 44
11.2.5 Pre-Programmed Keypad Key ....................................................................................... 44
11.3 EMERGENCY OPERATION.................................................................................................... 45
11.3.1 Receiving an Emergency Call ....................................................................................... 45
11.3.2 Declaring an Emergency Call ........................................................................................ 45
11.4 INDIVIDUAL CALLS ............................................................................................................... 45
11.4.1 Receiving and Responding to an Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only) ...................... 45
11.4.2 Sending an Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only)........................................................ 46
11.4.3 Call Storage Lists........................................................................................................... 47
11.5 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS ................................................................................ 48
11.5.1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) ................................. 48
11.5.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)..................................... 48
11.5.3 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial/Conventional Mode ......................................... 49
11.6 PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES ................................................................................................. 50
11.6.1 Pre-Storing Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the Keypad................. 50
11.7 STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION.......................................................................................... 51
11.7.1 Status Operation............................................................................................................. 51
11.7.2 Message Operation ........................................................................................................ 51
11.7.3 Dynamic Regroup Operation ......................................................................................... 51
11.7.4 Emergency Operation .................................................................................................... 51
11.7.5 Macro Key Operation .................................................................................................... 52
11.8 PORTABLE DATA.................................................................................................................... 52
11.8.1 Displays ......................................................................................................................... 52
11.8.2 DATA OFF Operation................................................................................................... 52
11.8.3 DATA ON Operation .................................................................................................... 52

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11.9

11.8.4 Exiting Data Cells.......................................................................................................... 53
11.8.5 Scan Lockout Mode....................................................................................................... 53
11.8.6 Data Lockout Mode ....................................................................................................... 53
PAGE (P25 TRUNKING ONLY) .............................................................................................. 53

12 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION.................................................................... 55
12.1 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE ................................................................................................ 55
12.1.1 Transmitting a Group Call ............................................................................................. 55
12.1.2 Receiving a Group Call ................................................................................................. 55
12.2 INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE...................................................................................... 55
12.2.1 Transmitting an Individual Call..................................................................................... 55
12.2.2 Receiving an Individual Call ......................................................................................... 55
12.3 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE ...................................................................... 56
12.3.1 Declaring an Emergency Group Call............................................................................. 56
12.3.2 Receiving an Emergency Group Call ............................................................................ 56
13 RADIO TEXTLINK OPERATION (EDACS ONLY) ..................................................................... 57
14 OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT......................................................................... 58
14.1 RADIO MICROPHONE ............................................................................................................ 58
14.2 RADIO SPEAKER ..................................................................................................................... 58
15 IMMERSIBLE P7100IP PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 59
15.1 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – IMMERSIBLE P7100IP........................................................... 60
16 BATTERY WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 61
17 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 62

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
The M/A-COM P7100IP portable radio generates RF electromagnetic energy
during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as
“Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of
employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize
such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population”
in an uncontrolled environment.
The P7100IP portable radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for
“Occupational Use Only.” In addition, this M/A-COM radio complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for
exposure to humans:

1.1

•

FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

•

American National Standards Institute (C95.1 – 1992), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect
to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

•

American National Standards Institute (C95.3 – 1992), IEEE Recommended Practice for the
Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave.

RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
To ensure that exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable
limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
CAUTION

•

DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may
also cause the FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with
this radio by M/A-COM or an antenna specifically authorized by M/A-COM for use with this radio.
(Refer to Table 7-1: Options and Accessories.)

•

DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more
than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio
is transmitting when the “TX” indicator appears in the display. The radio will transmit by pressing the
“PTT” (Push-To-Talk) button.

•

Always transmit using low power when possible (refer to section “HIGH/LOW POWER A” on page
33). In addition to conserving battery charge, low power can reduce RF exposure.

•

ALWAYS use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker/mics, etc).
Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF
compliance requirements to be exceeded. (Refer to Table 7-1: Options and Accessories.)

•

ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna at least 2 cm (0.8 inches) from the body and at least 5 cm
(2 inches) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are
not exceeded. This radio has been tested for RF exposure compliance at the distances listed in Table
1-1. However, to provide the best sound quality to the recipients of your transmission, M/A-COM
recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly off to
one side.

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Table 1-1: RF Exposure Compliance Testing Distances
RADIO FREQUENCY

TESTED DISTANCES
(worst case scenario)
Body

Face

800 MHz

1.1 cm

2.5 cm

VHF (136-174 MHz)

1.1 cm

2.5 cm

UHF-H (450-512 MHz)

1.1 cm

2.5 cm

UHF-L (378-430 MHz)

1.1 cm

2.5 cm

The information in this section provides the information needed to make the user aware of a RF exposure,
and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.

1.2

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFACE/COMPATIBILITY
During transmissions, this M/A-COM radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with
other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to
do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as
hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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2

SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed
during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply
with these standards.

The WARNING symbol calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING symbol until the conditions identified are
fully understood or met.

CAUTION

The CAUTION symbol calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which, if not performed correctly or adhered to, could result in a risk of danger,
damage to the equipment, or severely degrade the equipment performance.

The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental information, which may improve
system performance or clarify a process or procedure.

The ESD symbol calls attention to procedures, practices, or the like, which could
expose equipment to the effects of Electro-Static Discharge. Proper precautions must
be taken to prevent ESD when handling circuit modules.

WARNING - The electrical hazard symbol indicates there is an electrical hazard
present.

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3

OPERATING TIPS
Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low
lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can
severely reduce the range of the unit. Mountains can also reduce the range of the unit.
In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the
antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also
improve communications. Vehicular operation can be aided with the use of an externally mounted
antenna.
Battery condition is another important factor in the trouble free operation of a portable radio. Always
properly charge the batteries.

3.1

EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION
For optimum audio clarity at the receiving radio(s), hold the portable radio approximately three inches
from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
Keep the antenna in a vertical position when receiving or transmitting a message.
Do not hold the antenna when the radio is powered on.

Do NOT hold onto the antenna when the radio is powered on.

3.1.1

Antenna Care and Replacement
Always keep the antenna at least 0.4 inches (1.1 cm.) away from the body and 1
inch (2.5 cm.) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements are not exceeded.

Do not use the portable radio with a damaged or missing antenna. A minor burn
may result if a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin. Replace a
damaged antenna immediately. Operating a portable radio with the antenna
missing could cause personal injury, damage the radio, and may violate FCC
regulations.

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Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas,
modifications or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may
violate FCC regulations. (Refer to Table 7-1: Options and Accessories.)

3.1.2

CAUTION

3.1.3

Electronic Devices
RF energy from portable radios may affect some electronic equipment. Most modern
electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc. are shielded from RF energy.
However, in areas in which you are instructed to turn off two-way radio equipment,
always observe the rules. If in doubt, turn it off!

Aircraft

Always turn off a portable radio before boarding any aircraft!

3.1.4

•

Use it on the ground only with crew permission.

•

DO NOT use while in-flight!!

Electric Blasting Caps
To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-way
radios within 1000 feet of blasting operations. Always obey the "Turn Off TwoWay Radios" signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900)

3.1.5

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, clearly
marked. These may be fuelling areas, such as gas stations, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death.
Turn OFF two-way radios when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that a radio or its accessories could
generate sparks.

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MARITIME CHANNELS
As part of FCC Equipment Authorization Part 80 licensing, a maritime frequency usage plan has been
included in this manual for reference.

The antenna connector (between antenna and radio) is a nominal 50Ω impedance.

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BATTERIES
The P7100 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of
battery.
If the battery is ruptured or is leaking electrolyte that results in skin or eye
contact with the electrolyte, immediately flush the affected area with water.
If the battery electrolyte gets in the eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and
consult a physician immediately.

5.1

CONDITIONING NIMH BATTERY PACKS
Condition a new NiMH battery before putting it into use. This also applies to rechargeable NiMH
batteries that have been stored for long periods (weeks, months, or longer). Conditioning requires fully
charging and fully discharging the battery three (3) times using a “battery analyzer/conditioner/charger.”
M/A-COM recommends either the Cadex® C7400 or the Intelligent Technologies Co. BC3506QP-5
iTECH® iQfive® battery conditioners, purchased directly from M/A-COM. These units condition a
battery pack by automatically charging and discharging (cycling) the battery.

Failure to properly condition NiMH battery packs before initial use will result in
shortened performance by the battery.
CAUTION

5.2

CONDITIONING NICD BATTERY PACKS
A new NiCD battery does not require conditioning before use. Periodically condition NiCD batteries to
avoid the memory effect. If a NiCD battery is repeatedly charged and not fully discharged, the result is
lower voltage and lower capacity. Fortunately, both voltage and capacity are restored through battery
conditioning.

Always use M/A-COM authorized chargers and conditioners. Use of
unauthorized chargers and conditioners may void the warranty.
CAUTION

5.3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding the proper care of portable radio batteries or establishing a battery
maintenance program, refer to ECR-7367 which may be ordered by calling toll free 1-800-368-3277, then
select option 7.

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5.4

CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK
5.4.1

Removing the Battery Pack

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.

Figure 5-1: Removing the Battery Pack

5.4.2

Attaching the Battery Pack

Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF.
1. Align the tab on the top of the battery pack with the slot at the top of the battery cavity.
2. Push the battery pack down to attach the battery to the radio.
3. Verify that the battery pack is properly latched to the radio.

Figure 5-2: Attaching the Battery Pack

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5.5

BATTERY DISPOSAL

In no instance should a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning
will cause an explosion.
CAUTION

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL – The product you have
purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end
of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of
this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste
officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
Canadian and U.S. users may call Toll Free 1-800-8-BATTERY® for information
and/or procedures for returning rechargeable batteries in your locality.

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to use the P7100IP series portable radio. The P7100IP series radio is available
without a front mounted keypad (P7130 – Select model), with a 6-button front mounted keypad (P7150 –
Scan model) and with a DTMF front mounted keypad (P7170 – System model). The P7100IP series radios
are synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance portable FM radios providing reliable two-way
communications in the Enhanced Digital Access Communications Systems (EDACS®) and P25 trunking
environments as well as conventional communications systems.
In P25 Trunked and EDACS modes, the user selects a communications system and group. In these modes,
channel selection is transparent to the user and is controlled via digital communication with the system
controller. This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to communication channels.
In the conventional mode, the user selects a channel and communicates directly on that channel. In this
mode, a system refers to a set of channels. A channel is a transmit/receive radio frequency pair.
The exact operation of the radio will depend on the operating mode, the radio’s programming, and the
particular radio system. Most features described in this manual can be enabled through programming.
Consult the particular features programmed into the P7100IP.
For further detail about features and operation refer to the appropriate maintenance manual or contact the
system administrator.

6.1

WATER RESISTANCE
The P7100IP series portable radios operate reliably even under adverse conditions. These radios meet
MIL-STD-810F specifications for driven rain, humidity, and salt fog.

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Table 7-1 lists the Options and Accessories tested for use with the P7100IP series portable radios. Items
for use with a specific band split or part number are noted.
Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of
options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure.

Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, batteries, belt clips,
speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC
Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded.
(Refer to Table 7-1: Options and Accessories.)

CAUTION

Always use the correct options and accessories (battery, antenna, speaker/mic, etc.)
for the radio. Immersion rated options must be used with an immersion rated radio.
Intrinsically safe options must be used with intrinsically safe radios. (Refer to Table
7-1: Options and Accessories.)
Table 7-1: Options and Accessories
DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

Antennas
Antenna, Helical Coil (136-151 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/1

Antenna, Helical Coil (150-162 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/2

Antenna, Helical Coil (162-174 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/3

Antenna, Helical Coil (150-174 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/21

Antenna, Helical Coil (378-403 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/9

Antenna, Helical Coil (403-430 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/10

Antenna, Quarter Wave (378-430 MHz)

KRE 101 1223/10

Antenna, Helical Coil (450-470 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/12

Antenna, Helical Coil (470-512 MHz)

KRE 101 1219/13

Antenna, Quarter Wave (450-512 MHz)

KRE 101 1223/12

High Gain Antenna (800 MHz)

KRE 101 1506/1

Whip Antenna, Quarter Wave (800 MHz)

KRE 101 1506/2

Whip Antenna, Quarter Wave (800 MHz)

KRE 101 1223/01

Batteries (Immersion-Rated)
7.5V Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Battery

BKB 191 210/33

7.5V Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery

BKB 191 210/34

7.5V NiCd Battery-Intrinsically Safe 

BKB 191 210/35

7.5V NiMH Battery-Intrinsically Safe 

BKB 191 210/36

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DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

Batteries (Wind Driven Rain)
7.5V NiCd Battery

BKB 191 210/43

7.5V NiMH Battery

BKB 191 210/44
Miscellaneous Accessories

Speaker Mic 

KRY 101 1617/183

Speaker Mic Antenna Version Plus 

KRY 101 1617/184

Speaker Mic, Charger Compatible 

KRY 101 1617/185

Speaker Mic, Ant. Version, Charger Comp. 

KRY 101 1617/186

Speaker Mic, Immersible 

KRY 101 1617/283

Speaker Mic, Ant. Version, Immersible 

KRY 101 1617/284

Speaker Mic, Ant. Version, Immersible, Charger Comp. 

KRY 101 1617/287

Speaker Mic, Ruggedized 

KRY 101 1617/383

Speaker Mic, Antenna Version, Ruggedized

KRY 101 1617/384

Speaker Mic, Ruggedized, Charger Comp., 

KRY 101 1617/385

Speaker Mic, Ant. Version, Ruggedized, Vehicular Charger Comp


KRY 101 1617/387

Metal Belt Clip

KRY 101 1647/1

Belt Loop with Swivel

KRY 101 1609/1

Swivel Mount Clip (part of KRY 101 1639 and 1648)

KRY 101 1608/2

Leather Case with Swivel & Belt Loop

KRY 101 1639/4

Nylon Case (Black) with Swivel

KRY 101 1648/1

Nylon Case (Orange) with Swivel

KRY 101 1649/1

Nylon T-Strap

KRY 101 1656/1

Earpiece Kit for Speaker Mic 

LS103239V1

Speaker Mic, Industrial

OT-V2-10121

Speaker Mic, Industrial PLUS

OT-V2-10122

Ultra-Lite Headset with Inline PTT

OT-V4-10314

Liteweight Headset with Single Speaker

OT-V4-10315

Over-the-Head Headset

OT-V4-10316

Behind-the-Head Headset

OT-V4-10317

Earphone Kit, Black

OT-V1-10520

Earphone Kit, Beige

OT-V1-10521

Palm Microphone, 2-wire, Black

OT-V1-10522

Palm Microphone, 2-wire, Beige

OT-V1-10523

3-Wire Mini-Lapel (Beige)

OT-V1-10524

3-Wire Mini-Lapel (Black)

OT-V1-10525

The carrying accessories and antennas listed above can be used with Intrinsically Safe radios.

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8

USER INTERFACE

Figure 8-1: Top View

Figure 8-2: Side View

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Figure 8-3: System Model

Figure 8-4: Scan Model

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8.1

CONTROLS
The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio.
Push-To-Talk, option and monitor buttons are mounted on the side. The front mounted keypad has no
buttons on the P7130IP Select model, six buttons on the P7150IP Scan model, and 15 buttons on the
P7170IP System Radio.

8.1.1

Buttons and Knobs

This section describes the primary function of the button and knob controls. Other functions associated
with these controls are detailed in later sections.
POWER ON-OFF
VOLUME KNOB

Applies power to and adjusts the receiver’s volume. Rotating the control
clockwise applies power to the radio. A single alert tone (if enabled through
programming) indicates the radio is operational.
Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level. Minimum
volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls
due to a low volume setting. While adjusting the volume the display will
momentarily indicate the volume level (i.e. VOL=31). The volume range is
from a minimum programmed level of zero (displayed as OFF in the
display) up to 31, which is the loudest level.

CONTROL KNOB

Selects systems or group/channels (depending on programming). This is a
16-position rotary knob.
Note: A mechanical stop, which can limit the positions accessed, is shipped
with the radio but must be installed. To install the mechanical stop, remove
the channel knob, loosen the set screw on the channel knob metal base
(using a 1.27mm hex wrench), and remove the channel knob metal base.
Replace the 16 channel ring with the channel stop ring located at the desired
channel. Reinstall the channel knob metal base, tighten the set screw, and
reinstall the channel knob.

EMERGENCY/
HOME BUTTON

Automatically selects the pre-programmed Group/System by pressing and
holding for a programmed duration. It can also be used to declare an
emergency by pressing and holding for a programmed duration. The button
must be pre-programmed for either operation, but not both.

PTT BUTTON

Push-To-Talk must be pressed before voice transmission begins. In trunked
mode the radio’s ID is transmitted upon depression of the PTT button.
(Refer to Figure 8-2.)

CLEAR/MONITOR
BUTTON

In trunked mode: Exits the current operation (removing all displays
associated with it) and returns the radio to the selected talk group.
Terminates individual and telephone interconnect calls.
In conventional mode: Unsquelches the receiver and allows channel
monitoring prior to transmission. Momentarily removes the Channel Guard
decoding from the channel.

OPTION BUTTON Activates one of a number of programmable software options selected
during PC programming. Programmable options include hi/low power
settings, keypad lock, LCD contrast, LCD and keypad back lighting.

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8.1.2

Keypad (Scan and System Models Only)

The keys on the Keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word
describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described
in the following subsections.

Figure 8-5: Scan Radio Front Panel

KEY

FUNCTION
Primary Function: Allows the user to select system,

or channels, depending on personality
groups,
programming. The buttons act as STEP UP or STEP
DOWN. Pressing one of these buttons displays the next
or previous stored system, group or channel.
Secondary Function: Changes the selection for an item
within a list.



Primary Function: Accesses the pre-stored menu. The
menu can include high/low power setting, keypad lock,
LCD contrast, LCD and keypad backlighting.
Secondary Function: Activates a selected item within a
list. After a menu list is accessed, scroll through the list

 or  keys and then activate specific
items with the  key. This is similar to an “Enter” key.

using the



Adds/Deletes selected groups or channels from the Scan
list of the currently selected system.

(Scan only)



Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF.

(Scan only)


(Scan only)

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Activates one of a number of programmable software
options.

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Figure 8-6: System Radio Front Panel

KEY

FUNCTION

 Same as Scan Model.
 Same as Scan Model.

1-9, *, 0, #











Selects a specific system. If the rotary knob is used to
select the system and more than 16 systems are
programmed in the radio, the key is used to select
additional banks (groupings) of systems.
These keys are used to place telephone interconnect and
individual (unit-to-unit) calls. The keys operate like a
normal telephone keypad.
Selects a specific group.
Turns the Scan operation ON and OFF.
Enables or disables Private
system/group/channel displayed.

Mode

for

the

Adds groups or channels from the currently selected
system to the Scan list.
Status. Access to the status list (0-9). The Status key
permits the transmission of a pre-programmed status
message to a P25 Trunked or EDACS site.
Message. Access to the message list (0-9). The Message
key permits the transmission of a pre-programmed
message to a P25 Trunked or EDACS site.
Deletes selected groups or channels of the currently
selected system from the Scan list.
Places telephone interconnect calls.
Initiates individual calls.

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8.2

DISPLAY
The radio Display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 8-7). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric
character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio
status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons. All three lines are used to
display menu options when in the menu mode. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate
upon power up or when radio controls are operated.

Figure 8-7: Radio Display

8.2.1

Radio Status Icons

Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes
and conditions and appear on the third line of the display (see Table 8-1).

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Table 8-1: Display Descriptions
Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving
Flashing – call queued
Steady – special call mode (individual or telephone)

Steady – during all radio transmissions
Steady – transmit at low power
If icon is not visible – transmit at high power
Steady – battery charge indicator (refer to Figure 8-8)

Flashing – Low battery indicator (refer to Figure 8-8)

Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as an analog channel.
™

Steady – trunked system in Failsoft mode

Steady – group or channel in scan list

Steady – priority 2 group or channel

Steady – priority 1 group or channel
Steady (rotates clockwise) – scan mode enabled
If icon is not visible – scan is disabled
Steady – transmit in encrypt mode
Flashing – receiving an encrypted call
Steady – Channel Guard enabled
If icon is not visible – Channel Guard is disabled
Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as a ProVoice or Aegis
channel
Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as a Project 25 (P25)
channel.

Figure 8-8: Battery Charge Icons (Full Cycle)
The battery icons (see Figure 8-8) indicate approximate level only, based on battery voltage.

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Figure 8-9: Tri-Color LED

8.2.2

Tri-Color LED

The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the
radio (see Figure 8-9). The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are:
Green: Receiving
Red:

Unencrypted transmission

Orange: Encrypted transmission

8.2.3

Status Messages

During radio operation, various radio Status Messages can be displayed. The messages are described
below.
MESSAGE

NAME

DESCRIPTION

Call Queued

Trunked mode only. Indicates the system has
placed the call in a request queue.

SYS BUSY System Busy

Trunked mode only. Indicates the system is busy,
no channels are currently available, the queue is full,
or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that
is currently transmitting.

DENIED

Call Denied

Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio or talkgroup
is not authorized to operate on the selected system
and/or talkgroup.

CC SCAN

Trunked mode only. Indicates the control channel is
Control
Channel Scan lost and the radio has entered the Control Channel
Scan mode to search for the control channel (usually
out of range indication).

WA SCAN

Wide Area
Scan

QUEUED

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Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio has entered
the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new
system (if enabled through programming).

TALKARND Talkaround

Conventional mode only. Indicates the radio is
operating on conventional channels in talkaround
mode (no repeater).

SYSC ON

Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan
features are enabled.

System Scan
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MESSAGE

NAME

DESCRIPTION

SYSC OFF System Scan
Features Off

Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan
features are disabled.

LOW BATT Low Battery

Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the
radio is no longer able to transmit. The radio will still
receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond
the point of operation at which time the radio will
automatically shutdown.

RXEMER

Receive
Emergency

Trunked and P25 modes only. Indicates an
emergency call is being received. This message will
be flashing on line two.

TXEMER

Transmit
Emergency

Trunked and P25 modes only. Indicates an
emergency call has been transmitted on this radio.
This message will be flashing on line two.

VOL=31

Volume Level Indicates the current volume level. The volume level
display ranges from OFF (silent) to 31 (loudest).

WHC

Who Has
Called

Trunked and P25 modes only. Indicates an
individual call has been received, but not responded
to. The indicator turns OFF if the individual call mode
is entered, the system is changed, or the radio is
turned off and then on again.

UNKNOWN Unknown ID

8.2.4

Trunked and P25 modes only. Indicates an
individual call is being received from an unknown ID.

Error Messages

If either of the Error Messages shown below is displayed, the radio is programmed incorrectly or needs
servicing.

DSP ERR
ERR=XXXX

or

DIG V
ERR

x
x

(PowerUp only)

Where: xxxx is the error code and DSP ERR or DIG V ERR is the message.

8.3

ALERT TONES
The P7100IP radio provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions
(see Table 8-2).

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Table 8-2: Alert Tones
NAME

TONE

Call Originate

(A)

one short midpitched

OK to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button

Call Queued

(T)

one high-pitched

Call queued for processing

Autokey

(T)

one mid-pitched

Queued call received channel assignment

System Busy

(T)

three low-pitched

System busy or unable to complete call

Call Denied

(T)

one low-pitched

Radio is not authorized on the system or group

Carrier Control (A)
Timer

five high-pitched /
PTT depressed for maximum length of time
one long low-pitched

Low Battery

(A)

one low-pitched/
one short midpitched

Low battery

TX Low Battery (A)
Alert

one low-pitched

After PTT - battery too low to transmit

Page

Three high-pitched

If receiving radio accepts page, both radios emit tone

(P)

(T) = trunked mode only (P25T and EDACS)

8.4

DESCRIPTION

(A) = All modes

(P) =

P25T only

UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR (UDC)
The Universal Device Connector (UDC) provides connections for external accessories such as a headset
or a speaker-microphone. The UDC is located on the right side of the radio (opposite the PTT Button).
When the radio is locked in a vehicular charger the UDC provides the audio and control connections
between the radio and the vehicular charger. The UDC facilitates programming and testing the radio. The
UDC pins perform different functions depending on the accessory attached to the UDC.

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CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
In addition to the features covered in the following BASIC OPERATION section, the following functions
are for the conventional mode. The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional
communications channels (non-trunked).

9.1

RECEIVING A CALL
1. Select desired conventional system and channel or turn scan ON and make sure desired channel is in
scan list.
2. When the radio receives a call, the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear in the display.

9.2

SENDING A CALL
1. Select desired system and channel.
2. Ensure the channel is not busy by pressing the Clear/Monitor button momentarily. If audio is heard
or if the icon is on, the channel is busy.
3. When sure that the channel is not busy, press the Push-To-Talk button and speak into the microphone.

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10 BASIC OPERATION
10.1 TURNING ON THE RADIO
1. Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert
signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. Refer to Figure 8-1 for
location of the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB.
2. The display shows the last selected system and group or a default system and group (depending on
programming).
3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level.
4. Select the desired system and group. The display indicates the current system and group names.
5. The radio is now ready to transmit and receive calls.
In the trunked environment, CC SCAN will be displayed if communication with the
system's control channel cannot be established. This may occur if, for example, the
radio is out of range of the trunking site. It may be necessary to move to another
location or select another trunking system to re-establish the control channel link for
trunked mode operations. CC SCAN is displayed on the group line until a control
channel is accessed.

10.2 SYSTEM SELECTION
METHOD 1:

From the control knob: If system selection is programmed to the
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION control knob, select a system
by turning the knob to the desired system number position (1-16). The
display registers the new system name on line one. The Option 1 button can
be programmed to provide access to a “2nd bank” of 16 system number
positions (17-32)

METHOD 2:

(System and Scan model radios only) From the keypad: If system
selection is programmed as the primary function of

 and , select a

system by pressing  or  to scroll through the system list. The display
registers the new system name on line one.
METHOD 3:

(System model radios only) Direct Access: Press  to enter the system
select mode. Press the numeric key, which is mapped to the desired system.
Press . The radio will move to the selected system.

METHOD 4:

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(Select model radios only) If programmed, press the Option 1 button to
scroll through and change systems. The display registers the new system
name on line one.

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If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, direct
access to systems will not be available. Pressing  or  will scroll through
different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into
the radio. The systems within each bank are then selectable via the
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob as described previously in METHOD 1.
Example:
System: 1 = North
2 = South
3 = East
4 = West

Group: 1 = Group 1
2 = Group 2
3 = Group 3
4 = Group 4

Press . (South is the currently selected system.)
Press . (Press 4 to select “West” system.)
Press . (West is the newly selected system.)

10.3 GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION
Several methods can be used to select a new group or channel.
METHOD 1:

From the control knob: If group selection is programmed to the
SYSTEM/GROUP/ CHANNEL knob, select a group by turning the
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired group number position.
The display registers the new group name on line two. If the knob is moved to
a position greater than the number of programmed groups, the highest
programmed group will remain selected. The Option 1 button can be
programmed to provide access to a “2nd bank” of 16 group number positions
(17-32)

METHOD 2:

(System and Scan model radios only) From keypad: If group selection is
programmed as the primary function of  and  select a group by pressing

 or  to scroll through the group list. The display registers the new group
name on line two.
METHOD 3:

(System model radios only) Direct Access: Press  to enter the group select
mode. Press the numeric key mapped to the desired group. Press . The radio
will move to the selected group.

METHOD 4:

(Select model radios only) If programmed for groups, press the Option 1
button to change groups. The display registers the new group name on line
two. If programmed for channels, press the Option 1 button to change the
channel. The display registers the new channel.

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10.4 MODIFY SCAN LIST
10.4.1

System Model

1. Press  to toggle scan OFF and verify

is not displayed.

2. Select group or channel.
3. Press  once to remove group or channel from list.
4. Press  once to add as a normal group or channel.
Press  twice to add as a Priority 2 group.
Press  three times to add as a Priority 1 group.
5. Press  to re-start scanning.

10.4.2

Scan Model

1. Press  to toggle scan OFF and verify

is not displayed.

2. Select group or channel.
3. Press  once to remove group or channel from the list.
4. Press  once to add as a normal group or channel.
Press  twice to add as a Priority 2 group.
Press  three times to add as a Priority 1 group.
5. Press  to re-start scanning.

10.5 NUISANCE DELETE (SYSTEM MODEL)
A channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected channel.
1. Turn Scan ON.
2. When the radio receives a call on the channel, press the . The channel is removed from the scan
list until the radio is power cycled.

10.6 BACKLIGHT ON/OFF
1. Press  to access the menu.
2. Press   to scroll through menu until “BCKLGHT” appears.
3. Press  to select Backlight menu.

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4. Press 

 to toggle backlight ON and OFF.

5. Press  to select new backlight setting.

10.7 CONTRAST ADJUST
1. Press  to access the menu.
2. Press 

 to scroll through menu until “CONTRAST” appears.

3. Press  to select Contrast menu.
4. Press 

 to adjust contrast setting from 1 - 4.

5. Press  to select new contrast setting.

10.8 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
1. Press and hold the red Emergency/Home button (the length of time is programmable; check with the
system administrator).
2. *TXEMER* will flash in the display, plus
transmit icon

and

will be displayed. After 2-3 seconds the

will turn off.

3. *TXEMER* and

will remain until the emergency is cleared.

4. Press the PTT and

will reappear.

5. Release PTT when the transmission is complete.

10.9 LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD
1. Press  button.
2. Within 1 second, press the Option button on the side of the radio.

10.10 HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT
Transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems,
transmit power is adjustable on a per channel basis. Within EDACS and P25 trunking systems, transmit
power is adjustable on a per system basis.
There are two ways to toggle between high and low power:

10.10.1

Using the Menu Button

1. Press .
2. Using the  and  keys, scroll until the cursor (>) appears to the left of “TX POWER” in the
display.

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3. Press  again to toggle between High and Low power.
4. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top line of the display.

10.10.2

Using the Pre-Programmed Option Button

Press the Option button. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top
line of the display.

10.11 MENU
The Menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad. The order and actual
menu items available is configurable through programming. Upon radio power up, the menu item that is
at the top of the menu list will always be displayed first. Subsequent access to the menu function will
return the last menu item that was shown in the display and cursor position.
1. To enter the menu mode, press .
2. Upon entering the menu selection mode, Menu options will appear in the display (see Figure 10-1).

Figure 10-1: Menu Display
3. The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function.
4. To scroll through the menu options use the  or  keys. When the required menu item has been
found align the cursor with the option then press  to select it. The menu item's parameter setting
shown in the display can now be changed by using  or  to scroll through the list of parameter
values.
5. Once the desired setting is reached press  to store the value and return the menu option selection
level.
For menu items that display radio information, pressing  or
informational displays. The possible menu items are in Table 10-1.

10.11.1



will scroll through a list of

Menu Item Selection Process

An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the
backlight menu item.
1. Press .
The menu mode is entered.
2. Press  or  until the display shows:

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3. Press . The backlight menu item is activated. Line one shows the active menu item and its current
parameter setting. Line two shows the currently selected system or group name (see Figure 10-2).

Figure 10-2: Backlight Menu Display
4. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using  or .
5. Once the desired setting is reached press  to store the value and return the menu option selection
level.
For menu items that display radio information pressing  or  will scroll through a list of
informational displays. An example of information displays is shown in Figure 10-3.

The TX POWER menu item, when selected, toggles LOW/HIGH power. It does not use

 or  to scroll nor is an additional press of the  button required.

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Table 10-1: Menu Item Information
FEATURE

PARAMETER
SETTING

COMMENT

Keypad Lock

Menu Item:
KEY LOCK
Once Selected:
LOCKED

Locked
Unlocked

Locks the keypad. To unlock; press and
release “M” then within 1 second press the
option button (NOTE: this sequence is also
a short cut to locking the keypad.)

Backlight Adjust

Menu Item:
BCK LIGHT
Once Selected:
BCKL=

OFF/ON

Selects the light level for backlighting.

Contrast Adjust

Menu Item:
CONTRAST
Once Selected:
CNTRST=
Menu Item:
TX POWER
Once Selected:
POWER=
Menu Item:
REVISION

1, 2, 3, 4

Selects the display contrast level.

HIGH or LOW

Selects radio output power mode.

N/A

Toggle Scan On/Off
Toggle Private Mode
Display Current Encryption Key

SCAN
PRIVATE
DISP KEY

ON/OFF
ON/OFF
N/A

Display Current Home
Group/Channel
Select Desired System

HOME

N/A

Selects the information display to view.
Informational display only (see Figure 10-3).
No user selectable settings.
Toggles Scan operation ON/OFF.
Toggles Private Mode ON/OFF.
Displays current encryption key.
Informational display only. No selectable
settings.
Selects Home Group/Channel

SYS SEL

N/A

Selects a new system.

Add Group/Channel to Scan List
Delete Group/Channel
Add/Delete Scan List
Select Telephone Numbers From
Phone List

SCAN ADD
SCAN DEL
SCAN A/D
PHN CALL

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Adds to Scan List.
Deletes Group or Channel from Scan List.
Add or Delete from Scan List.
Trunked Only.

Data Operation

NO DATA

ON/OFF

Select Individual Call from IC List
Select Group
Talkaround

IND CALL
GRP SEL
TALKARND

N/A
N/A
ON/OFF

Trunked Only. Toggles Data Operation
ON/OFF.
Trunked Only.
Trunked Only.
Conventional Only. Toggles Talkaround
feature ON/OFF.

Select Channel
Feature Encryption Display

CHN SEL
N/A
Menu Item:
N/A
FEATURES
Once Selected:
(See Feature
Encryption Display
Section)
Menu Item:
ON/OFF
SYS SCAN
Once Selected:
SYSC ON or
SYSC OFF

Transmit Power Select

Radio Revision Information

System Scan Enable

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DISPLAY

Conventional Only.
Indicates current features programmed into
the radio as well as certain information
required to add features to the radio.
Informational display only. No user
selectable settings.
Toggles System Scan feature ON/OFF.

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PRS - NAME
XXXXXXXX

Personality Name

EEPR SIZ

EEPROM Size

RAM SIZ

RAM Size

FLSH SIZ

Flash Size

RF BAND

Frequency Band

HSD RATE

Data Transfer Rate

PRS VER

Software Version

DSP_ _RAM

DSP Software Version

FLSH - VER

FLASH Software
r - released, 01A - revision state

M/A-COM
(C) – 2004

Copyright

Figure 10-3: Information Display

10.12 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION
Digital voice programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear (analog), digital, and
private (encrypted). The voice modes are programmed on a per-group basis within each trunked system
and on a per-channel basis within each conventional system.

10.12.1

Clear Mode

The Clear Mode is a voice mode in which the radio transmits and receives only clear (analog) voice
signals. These analog signals are non-digitized and non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be
monitored easily by unauthorized persons.

Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive digital or
private messages.

10.12.2

Digital Mode

The Digital Mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. Digital signals provide
improved weak signal performance and cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver. Groups and
channels programmed for digital operation transmit only digital signals. Message trunked group calls and
individual phone calls (I-Calls) are answered back in the mode in which they were received assuming the
call or hang time is still active. Individual phone, all call, and emergency calls are transmitted clear if the
digital mode is disabled or inoperative.
1. If receiving an analog message trunked call, the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang
time on the working channel.
2. If receiving an analog I-Call, the radio responds in the analog mode during the hang time.
3. When using the *WHC* feature to respond to an I-Call (after the hang time has expired), the call is
transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed for the current system if the ID
being called is not in the I-Call list. If the ID is in the I-Call list, then the call is transmitted as defined
by the I-Call mode programmed in the list for that ID.
The overdial DTMF tones are not available while in the Digital Mode.

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10.12.3

Private Mode

The Private Mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private
transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and
forced operation is pre-programmed. If autoselect operation is pre-programmed and the radio is in the
Private Mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active. If no hang
time is active, the radio transmits private.
Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to seven (7) different
cryptographic keys, numbered 1-7, can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio. An
individual key is automatically selected on a per-group/channel basis according to the radio programming.
Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1-7 (private). Up to 8 banks
of 7 keys can be stored for private systems. The bank is specified per system.
When operating on a group or channel programmed for Private Mode, all transmissions are private
transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals. The status icon is displayed when the
Private Mode is enabled. If the selected group or channel is programmed for auto-select capability, the
mode may be toggled between private and clear with the  key, then following the selection mode rules.
Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode.
10.12.3.1

Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number

To Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number for either the system encryption key (for
special call such as individual, phone, all, agency or fleet) or the group/channel key (for group or
conventional calls), perform the following procedure:
1. Press the  button.
2. Use the  or  button to select "DISP KEY."
3. Then use the  or  button to toggle between displaying the system key or the group/channel
key.
10.12.3.1.1

System Encryption Key

Figure 10-4: System Encryption Key Display
10.12.3.1.2

Group/Channel Encryption Key

Figure 10-5: Group/Channel Encryption Key Display

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10.12.3.2

Key Zero

All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio memory) by pressing the MONITOR/CLEAR
button and while still pressing this button, press and hold the OPTION button. Press both buttons for 2
seconds. A series of beeps will begin at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone
after the keys have been zeroed. The display will indicate KEY ZERO.
If the cryptographic key(s) are zeroed, one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the
radio before private communications may continue.

10.12.4
10.12.4.1

Private Operation
Receiving an Encrypted Call

When receiving, the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation. If the transmission
being received is an encrypted transmission, it will be decrypted, the icon is displayed, the receiver will
unsquelch and the message will be heard in the speaker. For this to occur the selected group or channel
must be programmed for private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the
radio.
10.12.4.2

Transmitting an Encrypted Call

1. Select the desired group or channel.
2. Place the radio in Private Mode by pressing  key, then follow the selection mode rules. On a
System radio, the  key can be used to toggle the Private Mode ON/OFF. When Private Mode is
enabled, the icon is displayed.
If the last state of the radio was Private Mode, the Private Mode will be enabled on power up. Also,
the Private Mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radio.
If a group or channel is not programmed for Private Mode operation, PVT DIS will be displayed if
an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode. It is not possible to operate on this group/channel
in Private Mode.
If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded, NO KEY# will be displayed and the call
will not be transmitted.
3. Continue with standard transmission procedures. A Private Mode access tone will be heard when the
PTT button is pressed.
10.12.4.3

Scanned Group Calls

Receiving a Scanned Group Call is the same as receiving a selected group call. During the scan hang
time, if the radio was programmed for autoselect, it will transmit back in the same mode it received the
call. For example, if a clear group is entered in the scan list, it will only receive clear calls. If the same
group was available in private and entered in the scan list, it can receive clear and private calls, provided
autoselect was programmed in the radio. The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected
group. If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes (clear, digital, private),
only the first occurrence of the group will be used.

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Table 10-2: Transmit/Receive Mode Compatibility for
Digital Voice Operation
GROUP/CHANNEL
PROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)

CLEAR
RECEIVE

DIGITAL
RECEIVE

PRIVATE
RECEIVE

CLEAR

Yes

No

No

DIGITAL

Yes

Yes

No

PRIVATE

Yes

No

Yes*

*assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded

Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to
operate correctly. The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to de-compile, reverse engineer, or to disassemble the Object Code, or in
any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.

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11 TRUNKED OPERATION
This section describes P25 Trunked and EDACS operation.

11.1 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS
Groups that have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned. Each
system's group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is powered OFF or when the battery pack is
removed.
The following procedures outline scan operations for trunked groups. See the conventional mode
operating procedures for specific procedures on conventional channel scanning.

11.1.1

Turning Scan On and Off

1. Toggle Scan operation ON by pressing  (Scan model) or  (System model).
clockwise to indicate radio is scanning.

icon rotates

2. Toggle Scan operation OFF by again pressing  (Scan model) or  (System model).
disappear.

will

•

If the radio scans to a group other than the selected group then receives a call on the selected
group, the radio will switch to the selected group. However, if the “scanned-to” group is
programmed at a higher priority the radio will remain on the “scanned-to” group.

•

The radio will continue scanning if a new group is selected when scan is ON.

Pressing the PTT button when scan is ON will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed group or to the
currently selected group (depending on programming).

11.1.2
11.1.2.1

Adding Groups to a Scan List
Scan Model

1. Scan must be OFF to add/delete groups to/from the scan list. If the Scan icon
key to turn Scan OFF.

is ON, press the 

2. Select the desired group using the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob and/or the  or  keys.
If the selected group is currently on the list, pressing  will display

on line three.

3. If the scan list status icon is blank ( ), the group can be added to the scan list by pressing the  key.
will be displayed on line three.
4. Press the  key a second time to set the group to Priority 2. A

is displayed on line three.

Press  a third time to set the group to Priority 1. A is displayed on line three. The priority level
section sequence only advances the group to the next high priority level and stops at priority level 1. To
select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan
list. Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority. If the Priority 1 and Priority 2
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group will change to non-priority scanning. One of the following messages may be momentarily
displayed:
SCAN DIS

The radio is not programmed to scan.

FIXED P1

A Priority 1 group has been pre-programmed into the radio. A new Priority 1 group
cannot be selected.

FIXD LST

A fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change
the list without reprogramming the radio.

To quickly view multiple group scan status, press  then slowly but consistently rotate
the group knob. Each group status will appear on the display.

11.1.2.2

System Model

1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to add to the selected trunked system group
scan list.
2. Press . The current priority status of the group will be displayed in column 10 of line three for a
time-out period. If the group is not part of the scan list the status will be blank.
3. While the status is displayed, press  to add the group to the scan list.
4. Press  a second time to set the group to Priority 2. A

is displayed on line three.

is displayed on line three.

Press  a third time to set the group to Priority 1. A is displayed on line three. The priority level
selection sequence only advances the group to next higher priority level and stops at priority level 1. To
select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan
list. Each new group added to the scan list starts at the lowest priority. If the Priority 1 and Priority 2
groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2, the previously assigned
group will change to non-priority scanning. One of the following messages may be momentarily
displayed:
SCAN DIS

The radio is not programmed to scan.

FIXED P1

A Priority 1 group has been pre-programmed into the radio. A new Priority 1 group
cannot be selected.

FIXD LST

A fixed scan list has been pre-programmed into the radio. It is not possible to change
the list without reprogramming the radio.

To quickly view multiple group scan status, press either  or the  key. Then slowly
but consistently rotate the group knob. Each group status will appear on the display.

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11.1.3
11.1.3.1

Deleting Groups from a Scan List
Scan Model

1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system
group scan list.
2. Press . The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period.
While the current status is displayed, press . until the group from the scan list is "blank". The
sequence is "blank", , , ,"blank". Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will
show a "blank" for the time-out period when it is the selected channel.
11.1.3.2

System Model

1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system's
group scan list.
2. Press . The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period.
While the status is displayed, press  to delete the group from the scan list. , ,or turns OFF. Any
group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a "blank" for the time out period when it is
the selected channel.
11.1.3.3

Nuisance Delete

A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently selected group, by pressing the 
key (Scan model) or the  key (System model) during scan operation while the radio is displaying the
unwanted group. The group will be deleted from the system's group scan list in the same manner as if
done using the steps above. Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is powered
OFF and then powered ON.

11.2 SCANNING TRUNKED SYSTEMS
The radio can be programmed with the following System Scan features. These features are automatically
enabled when the radio is powered ON. A key or menu option is also defined to allow the System Scan
features to be toggled during radio operation. This is covered in the Menu Selection and Pre-Programmed
Keypad Key sections. The System Scan state will be maintained through system changes but will default
to ON when the radio is powered ON.

11.2.1

Wide Area System Scanning

The P7100IP series radios can be programmed for Wide Area System Scan operation for roaming across
mobile systems. Upon the loss of the currently selected system's control channel, radios can be
programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems. If a new control channel is
found, the radio will switch to the new system and sound an alert tone.

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11.2.2

Priority System Scan

The radio can also be programmed for Priority System Scan. The priority system is the desired or
preferred system. While receiving the control channel of the selected system, the radio will periodically
leave the selected system and search for the control channel of the priority system. This is done at a
programmable rate defined by the value in the Priority Scan Time control (unless the ProScan™ algorithm
is enabled, as explained in the following sections). This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT
button is pressed or when the call is received. If the priority system control channel is found, (or meets the
predefined criteria ), the radio will automatically switch to the priority system.
11.2.2.1

Enabling the Wide Area System Scan Function

If the radio cannot find the control channel of the selected system and begins to wide area system scan,
the radio will only scan for the priority system control channel if the priority system is in the wide area
scan list.
11.2.2.2

When ProScan is Enabled

The radio monitors the priority system and will switch to the priority system if the criteria defined by the
controls in the ProScan Options dialog box are met. If ProScan is enabled, the rate at which the radio will
scan for the priority system is defined by the System Sample Time control, located in the ProScan
Options dialog box.

11.2.3

ProScan

The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multi-site applications depending
on the version of radio flash code. ProScan is an improved multi-site system scanning algorithm designed
to replace ProSound™ scanning. ProScan provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the
radio to communicate on, when the selected system drops below a predefined level. This is accomplished
by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compares it with the
signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacent scan list. (The signal quality metric used
for the ProScan algorithm is based on a combination of both Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
and Control Channel Verification (CCV) measurements.) When the selected system degrades to a preprogrammed level, the radio will begin to look for a better control channel. Once a control channel that
exceeds the pre-programmed parameters is found, the radio will change to the new system and emit a tone
(if enabled through programming). If the control channel is completely lost, the radio will enter Wide
Area System scanning and search the programmed adjacent systems until a suitable control channel is
found.

11.2.4
Press



Menu Selection
and then use the



or



buttons to scroll through the selections until SYS SCAN is

displayed. Then press  to toggle the System Scan state. The SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message
is displayed for two seconds to show the new state.

11.2.5

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

Press the key pre-programmed to toggle System Scan and the SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message
is displayed for two seconds to show the new state.

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11.3 EMERGENCY OPERATION
The radio's ability to declare an emergency, clear an emergency, remain locked on an emergency system
and group, and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through
programming. When an emergency is declared scanning will stop and restarts only after the emergency
has been cleared.

11.3.1

Receiving an Emergency Call

When receiving an Emergency Call on the selected group and system, an alert beep is heard and is
displayed. The message *RXEMER* flashes in the display on line two until the emergency condition is
cleared.

11.3.2

Declaring an Emergency Call

To send an emergency call to a selected system and group (or on an optionally pre-programmed group),
proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the red EMERGENCY button that is on top of the radio in front of the antenna for
approximately one second (this time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter; check
with the system administrator). The radio will transmit an emergency call request with the radio ID
until an emergency channel assignment is received.
2. When the working channel assignment is received, the radio sounds a single beep indicating the radio
has auto keyed (see Table 8-2) and is ready for voice transmission. *TXEMER* flashes on line two in
the display until the emergency is cleared.
3. Press PTT and speak into the microphone in a normal voice.

and

momentarily turn ON.

4. Release PTT when the transmission is complete.
To clear the emergency first press and hold the CLEAR/MONITOR button. While continuing to hold the
CLEAR/MONITOR button, press the EMERGENCY button. (This will work if the radio is programmed
to clear emergencies.)

11.4 INDIVIDUAL CALLS
11.4.1

Receiving and Responding to an Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only)

When the radio receives an individual call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it un-mutes on the
assigned working channel and displays . The first line on the display shows the logical ID number of the
unit sending the message, or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list. The
radio can be programmed to ring when an individual call is received. If enabled, the ring begins five
seconds after the caller un-keys and will continue until the PTT button, the CLEAR/MONITOR button or
the individual call mode is entered.

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If a response is made by pressing the PTT to the call prior to the programmed call-back time-out, the call
will automatically be directed to the originating unit. If a response is not made before the call-back timeout, the radio will return to normal receive display, and *WHC* will appear on the first line of the LCD.
To respond after the call-back time-out, press the  key. The radio's display will show the callers ID on
the first line and WHCI=1 on the second line. Pressing the PTT button at this point will initiate an
individual call back to the original caller.
The radio stores the IDs of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown. Individual calls are
stored in the top half of the list (1-10) and Group calls are stored in the bottom half of the list (1-10). The
most recent call is stored in position 1, the second most recent call is stored in position 2, etc.

Figure 11-1: Calls Received Lists

 key twice. Use the  or  buttons  or  buttons to scroll
through the list. Pressing the  key will display the time elapsed since the call was received. After
pressing  an example of the display is shown in Figure 11-2:

To access this list, press the

Figure 11-2: WHC Individual Call Display
Pressing PTT will initiate an individual call to the displayed logical ID. Powering the radio OFF and ON
will clear this list.

11.4.2
11.4.2.1

Sending an Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only)
Pre-Stored Individual Calls

The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Pre-Stored Individual Call.

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SYSTEM MODEL

1. To select a pre-stored individual phone number, enter the individual call mode using the  key.

is

displayed. Then scroll through the list of stored numbers using the  or  key.
2. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit, turns ON, turns OFF and the channel
access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name if found in the list of stored
individuals or LID followed by the logical ID number of the unit being called. The message *INDV*
displays on line two.
SCAN MODEL

1. To select a pre-stored individual number, enter the menu mode by pressing the  key. Scroll through
the mode list using the  or  key.
2. Press .

is displayed. Scroll through the list of stored phone numbers using the  or  key

until the desired number is displayed. Press .
3. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit turns ON, turns OFF and the channel
access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name or LID. The message *INDV*
displays on line two.
11.4.2.2

Direct Dial Individual Calls (System Model Only)

The following procedure describes how to initiate and complete a Direct Dial Individual Call.
1. The individual call ID is not stored in the pre-stored list of call IDs but the individual unit ID is
known, it can be entered directly from the keypad.
2. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit. will turn ON,
will turn OFF, and the channel access
tone will sound. Line one shows the called individual's ID followed by the logical ID number of the
unit being called. The message *INDV* displays on line two. Proceed talking into the microphone.

11.4.3

Call Storage Lists

There are two lists available for call storage in the P7100IP series radios, the calls received list (1 - 10)
and the personality list (1 - 99 as defined by the user). When the individual call mode is entered by

, the calls received list is available. The user can toggle to the personality list by selecting
any index other than 0 or toggle between the two lists by pressing the  key. If wrap is enabled, the

pressing

calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list.

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Figure 11-3: Calls Received and Personality Lists
The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be
empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode.

 key toggles the time stamp ON and OFF. The time stamp
indicates how long ago the call was received. When in the pre-stored list pressing the  key toggles the
When in the saved call list, pressing the

Logical IDentification (LID) ON and OFF.

11.5 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS
11.5.1

Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)

When the radio receives a telephone interconnect call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it un-mutes
on the assigned working channel and displays . The first line displays *PHONE*. The second line
displays *INDV*. Proceed with the call. Press PTT to talk, release PTT to listen.

11.5.2
11.5.2.1

Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)
Pre-Stored Number

Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call:
1. System Model: To select a previously stored phone number, press . Use the or  keys to
scroll through the list of stored numbers.
Scan Model: To select a previously stored phone number, press . Use the or  keys to select
the menu option PHN CALL. Press the
the list of pre-stored numbers.

 key again then use the  or  keys to scroll through

2. Press and release the PTT button. When the radio is clear to transmit, turns ON, turns OFF and
the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the accompanying name selected from the list of
stored numbers. The message *PHONE* displays on line two. The radio then automatically transmits
the programmed number stored in the special call queue.

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3. A telephone ring will be heard from the speaker. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT
button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the callee. Unsuccessful
interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed
until the special call is cleared or the time-out expires or another group or system is selected.
Terminate a call by pressing the CLEAR/MONITOR button.
In half-duplex mode, only one person may talk at a time. The radio PTT button needs
to be pressed in order to communicate to the individual called and released for the
individual called to be heard.
11.5.2.2

Direct Dialing of Phone Calls (System Model Only)

1. If the phone number is not stored in the pre-stored list of phone numbers, but the phone number is
known, it can be entered directly from the keypad. Start by pressing the , then enter the required
number from the keypad.

The last number directly entered can be recalled by first pressing  then pressing the
PTT button.
2. A telephone ring can be heard from the speaker. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT
button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the individual called.
Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number
remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time-out expires or another group or system is
selected.
3. To terminate the call, momentarily press the CLEAR/MONITOR button.

11.5.3

Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial/Conventional Mode

Once the radio has established a connection to the public telephone system, it may be necessary to “overdial” more digits to access banking services, answering machines, credit card calls, or other types of
systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) access digits.
Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signalling if a dial
tone has already been accessed on the system. This method makes a telephone interconnect call while
operating in the conventional mode but will also function in trunked mode if a dial tone is directly
accessible.
Telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing can be stored in the phone list when
programming the radio. These numbers are accessed by pressing
rules. The following steps are required to dial these numbers:

, then following the selection mode

SCAN MODEL

1. Follow the procedure in Section 11.5.2 to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult
the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional
system.

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2. Overdial numbers are transmitted by entering the phone mode using the  button.
Press  to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored
number from the phone list. is displayed. Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once. If the number
needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again (this prevents unwanted numbers from
being sent the next time the PTT button is pressed during the call). This overdial select/entry mode
remains active until the call is dropped, cleared, or

 is pressed. The overdial select/entry mode can be

re-entered if the call is still active by pressing .
SYSTEM MODEL

1. Follow the procedure in Section 11.5.2 to establish a connection to the telephone system or consult
the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional
system.
2. Overdial numbers are transmitted using either method as follows:
This overdial select/entry mode remains active until dropped, cleared, or

 is pressed. The overdial

select/entry mode can be re-entered if the call is still active by pressing .

11.6 PROGRAMMABLE ENTRIES
11.6.1

Pre-Storing Individual and Telephone Interconnect Calls from the
Keypad

Individual Call ID numbers, telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing are stored in
the special calls lists when programming the radio. The first ten entry locations of these lists can be
changed by the radio operator. The keypad is used when adding, changing, and storing numbers in these
entry locations.
Use the following procedure to store a number in one of the first ten entries of a special call list:
1. Press  or  to enter the individual call list or the phone call list.

is displayed.

2. Scroll through the list using the  or  until one of the first ten entries is reached. NO ENTRY is
displayed if the location is empty.
3. Enter the desired number. If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0-9, , or

 until an underscore appears in the display (telephone interconnect only). The individual call list
entries will accept up to 5 digits. The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits
and pauses.
4. Press and hold  until the display changes indicating that the number has been stored.
Repeat steps 1-4 above if the number stored in an entry location needs to be changed.

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11.7 STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION
Status operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed status condition to the P25 Trunked or
EDACS site. Message operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed message text to a P25
Trunked or EDACS site.

11.7.1

Status Operation

To send a status condition, press the  key followed by  or  key to select the pre-programmed
status. STATUS and 0 through 9 pre-programmed status selections are available from the menu. If
STATUS is selected you need to enter the number of the status message you intend to transmit. If no
status has been programmed for the selected number key, the radio will display NO ENTRY. A valid
selection will permit the status text to appear in the display for a pre-programmed time. After the time-out
expires or the  key has been pressed (the  key will override the time-out period), the status is selected
and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled by the site at a
future time. Status messages can also be programmed for single key operation so that a single press of a
key assigned to a status message automatically transmits that message. If the site does not receive the
status properly, the radio will sound a low pitched tone.
The status selection can also be cancelled by pressing the CLEAR button prior to the time-out period.
To view the currently selected status after it has been transmitted, press the  key and then the

 key

to ramp to STS, re-press the  key again and then the CLEAR button prior to the time-out period. If the
status was not sent successfully to the site, the text associated with the status will flash in the display.

11.7.2

Message Operation

Message Operation is performed in the same manner as status operation in the previous section.

11.7.3

Dynamic Regroup Operation

Dynamic Regroup Operation permits multiple talk groups (up to eight) to be added to a radio via the
system manager. The radio must be pre-programmed to respond to regrouping. Dynamic regrouping will
not be activated in a radio until the system manager sends an activation message. Each radio that receives
and acknowledges the regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped.
Pressing and holding the CLEAR/MONITOR button for 2.5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the
dynamic regroup groupset. A double beep will sound for entry or exit. The display will indicate
REGRP_0x where "x" is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group (when dynamic regroup has been enabled
by the user). If the radio is in dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped,
the display will show NO ENTRY. The radio will be prevented from transmitting and receiving calls in
this condition except for scanned groups.

11.7.4

Emergency Operation

If the pre-programmed groupset on the currently selected system contains an EMER/HOME group and
the radio is in dynamic regroup, the radio will declare the emergency on the currently selected dynamic
group.

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11.7.5

Macro Key Operation

Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single "macro"
keystroke. Each Macro Key is capable of executing up to twenty (20) keystrokes, to any push button input
(i.e., keypad keys, OPTION button, etc.). Each macro key can be pre-programmed to activate when
pressed or when released.
A macro key may also be pre-programmed to change the key stroke sequence the next time the macro key
is activated.
For detail operation and assignment of macro keys, contact your communications supervisor or
administrator.

11.8 PORTABLE DATA
The P7100IP series portable radios, when operating in the P25 Trunked or EDACS configuration, permit
either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received. The radio can handle only one type of call at a
time; however, either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the
radio. Data communications is not supported in the conventional mode.
The radios can be connected to Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) or to a host computer. Any RS-232
compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface (RDI) protocol (Version 1.91 or greater) may be
connected to the radio. Support for MDTs or host computers is a programmable option per radio.
Additionally, radios may also be programmed for data only operation (no voice calls transmitted or
received).

11.8.1

Displays

The following will be displayed during the various states of data mode of operation:
TX DATA

Appears on top line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call.

RX DATA

Appears on top line of display when the radio is receiving a data call.

DATA OFF

Appears on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state.

DATA ON

Appears for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled
state.

11.8.2

DATA OFF Operation

The radio can be placed in the data disabled state by any of the following methods. When the data state is
disabled, DATA OFF appears on the top line of the display.
•

Declaring an emergency (not to be used unless an actual emergency condition exists). Alert tone will sound.

•

Pressing the OPTION button (if pre-programmed for “no data” key). Alert tone will sound.

•

Pressing the “no data” (ND) key (pre-programmed).

11.8.3

DATA ON Operation

The data state is enabled by one of the following (depending on how it was disabled). DATA ON will
appear on the top line in the display for two seconds then the display will return to normal.
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•

Pressing the “no data” (ND) key toggles data state ON or OFF.

•

Clearing an emergency. (Valid only if the emergency caused “Data OFF” operation.)

11.8.4

Exiting Data Cells

Under normal conditions, the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after
completion of a data call (transmit or receive). If, during a data call, one of the following conditions
occurs, the data call is immediately terminated and the radio performs the desired function:
•

PTT is activated.

•

Emergency is declared by pressing the pre-programmed emergency button.

•

A group or system is changed.

11.8.5

Scan Lockout Mode

Following the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily
(two independent pre-programmed times; after a receive data call and after a transmit data call). During
this time the scan indicator will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended. This
mode is normally exited when the pre-programmed time expires; however, the following actions will
terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed:
•

The CLEAR button is pressed. The PTT is pressed.

•

The group or system is changed.

•

Phone call mode is entered.

•

Individual call mode is entered.

•

A new emergency assignment has been received.

•

An emergency is declared or cleared.

•

An individual or phone call is received.

•

An Agency, Fleet or System All Call is received.

•

 or  is pressed to toggle Scan ON or OFF.

11.8.6

Data Lockout Mode

During the voice call scan hang time (pre-programmed) the radio will not receive data calls.

11.9 PAGE (P25 TRUNKING ONLY)
Page sends a PING message to a radio and functions similar to Individual Call.
The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Pre-Stored Page.
1. To select a pre-stored individual phone number, enter the Page mode using the  and the  or 
key until PAGE is displayed. Select Page with the  key. Then scroll through the list of stored
numbers using the  or  key.

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2. Press the PTT button. If the receiving radio receives the Page and responds, both radios will emit
three high-pitched tones.
11.9.1.1

Direct Dial Page (System Mode Only)

The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Direct Dial Page.
1. The ID is not stored in the pre-stored list of call IDs but the individual unit ID is known, it can be
entered directly from the keypad.
2. Press and hold the PTT button. If the receiving radio receives the Page and responds, both radios will
emit three high-pitched tones.

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12 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
12.1 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE
12.1.1

Transmitting a Group Call

1. Select the desired P25 system. (P25 icon will appear in display.)
2. Select the Talk Group/Conventional Channel. (Selected simultaneously using either the
system/group/channel knob or the group key.)
3. Press and hold the PTT.
4. When a grant tone is received (if enabled through programming) speak into the microphone.
5. Release PTT and wait for response.

12.1.2

Receiving a Group Call

The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality (monitor, normal,
selective).
1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired
channel is in the scan list.
2. When the radio receives a P25 call, the radio will unmute and the channel name will appear in the
display.
3. Press the PTT button to respond.

12.2 INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE
12.2.1

Transmitting an Individual Call

1. Select the desired P25 system. (The P25 icon will appear in the display.)
2. Select the radio unit to call (callee source ID) from the pre-programmed individual call list or enter
the ID number on the radio keypad.
3. Press and hold the PTT.
4. When grant tone is received (if enabled through programming) speak into the microphone.
5. Release the PTT.

12.2.2

Receiving an Individual Call

The radio will unmute according to the squelch mode defined in the radio personality (monitor, normal,
selective).
1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel or turn scan on and make sure the desired
channel is in the scan list.
2. When the radio receives a P25 call, the radio will unmute and the ID of the transmitting radio will
appear in the display.
3. Press the PTT button to respond.
Unanswered calls will appear in the Who Has Called (WHC) list.

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12.3 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE

There is no method available for a system-wide Emergency clear. An emergency group call
must be cleared on each individual radio.

12.3.1

Declaring an Emergency Group Call

1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel.
2. Press the red emergency button on the top of the radio. The radio will broadcast a short emergency
transmission with the emergency bit set. “TXEMER” will appear in the display of the transmitting
radio.
3. While the PTT is NOT pressed, the mic will be open and the radio will broadcast an approximately 2
second transmission (e.g., background noise) which will be repeated at 10-30 second intervals.
4. Press the PTT to stop the short transmissions.
5. To send a voice message, press the PTT and speak into the microphone.
6. To clear an emergency from the transmitting radio, perform one of the following steps:
•

Change systems.

•

Change channels (if not prohibited by programming).

•

Cycle power by turning radio off and then back on.

•

Press the Clear and Emergency buttons simultaneously, providing the Clear Emergency option is
enabled in the Supervisory Options in the personality.

12.3.2

Receiving an Emergency Group Call

1. Select the desired P25 System and Talk Group/Channel.
2. When the radio detects an incoming Emergency Group Call, the radio will sound an alert tone and
“RXEMER” will appear in the display.
3. Voice or emergency transmissions will be heard at the receiving radio.
4. To clear an emergency from the receiving radio, perform one of the following steps:

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•

Change systems.

•

Change channels (if not prohibited by programming).

•

Cycle power by turning radio off and then back on.

•

Press the Clear and Emergency buttons simultaneously, providing the Clear Emergency
option is enabled in the Supervisory Options in the personality.

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13 RADIO TEXTLINK OPERATION
(EDACS ONLY)
Radio TextLink provides a simple means of exchanging text messages. This section describes how to
send messages if the Radio TextLink feature is enabled.
To send a text message:
1. Select SEND MSG with the  and scroll through the list of pre-defined messages using the  or

 keys.
2. Select the desired message with the  key.
3. Using the  or , scroll through the list of available IDs and select the desired ID with the 
key.
To view received messages:
1. Select RD MAIL with the  key and scroll through the list of received messages the  or 
keys.
2. Selecting a received message with the  key will bring up a reply to sender option.
To delete messages:
Selecting DEL MAIL with the  key will allow you to delete ALL of the messages in the inbox.
To view the current time:
Select TIME with the  key to retrieve the current date and time.

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14 OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT
If the P7100IP model radio has been immersed in water or if the microphone air path or speaker grill
become clogged with water, follow instructions under “Radio Microphone” and “Radio Speaker” sections
to assure the highest quality transmitted and received messages.

14.1 RADIO MICROPHONE
In the event the P7100IP microphone air path becomes clogged with water, blow two quick successive
breaths of air directly into the radio microphone air hole. Refer to Figure 14-1. This will help to clear any
water trapped in the microphone air path and allow the microphone to function properly.

Figure 14-1: Radio Microphone

14.2 RADIO SPEAKER
To assure the user receives the highest quality receive audio possible after the radio has contacted water
or been immersed, it may be necessary to clear excess water from the speaker cavity and grill. The
speaker grill has been designed for easy drainage. To facilitate maximum drainage and the highest quality
speaker output, shake the radio vigorously with speaker grill face down.

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15 IMMERSIBLE P7100IP PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Those P7100IP radios labeled “immersible” (see Figure 15-1) require periodic testing using specialized
equipment to verify the radio’s watertight integrity.
Preventive Maintenance for Immersion-Rated Radios

CAUTION

P7100IP model radios with Immersion Option HTMR must be serviced by a service
center authorized and certified by M/A-COM to perform the necessary tests to verify
watertight integrity. As part of a thorough preventive maintenance plan, M/A-COM
recommends Immersion-Rated P7100IP portable radios be, at a minimum, tested and
re-certified on an annual basis. M/A-COM further recommends that the radios be
tested on or close to the anniversary of the ship date printed on the Model Number
label on the back of the radio (see Figure 15-1).

Figure 15-1: Labels

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15.1 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE – IMMERSIBLE P7100IP
To preserve the watertight integrity of the P7100IP portable radio, the radio must be serviced by a service
center authorized and certified by M/A-COM to perform the necessary tests to verify the watertight
integrity. Use one of the following methods to locate the nearest service center authorized to service the
radios warranted under Option HTMR.
•

Contact M/A-COM’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-528-7711 (in the U.S. and
Canada) or at 1-434-385-2400 (worldwide) for a listing of service centers authorized by M/ACOM to service P7100IP radios with Option HTMR

•

If a TECH-LINK subscriber, access M/A-COM’s TECH-LINK web site for a list of Customer
Service Managers (CSM) or Regional Service Managers (RSM) that will provide a list of the
nearest service shops authorized by M/A-COM to service P7100IP radios with Option HTMR.

or

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16 BATTERY WARRANTY
A.

M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer")
that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12)
months from the date of purchase.

B.

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

C.

If any battery fails to meet the foregoing warranty, Seller shall correct the failure by issuing a
replacement battery upon receipt of the defective battery at an Authorized Service Center (ASC) or
M/A-COM factory (for OpenSky® Equipment only).

D.

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

E.

1.

The battery has been subjected to any kind of misuse, detrimental exposure, or has been
involved in an accident.

2.

The battery is used in equipment or service other than the radio equipment for which it is
specified.

The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims based upon defects in or nonconformity of any battery, whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict
liability or otherwise, and however instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such
liability shall terminate. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties,
whether oral, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
This warranty applies only within the United States.

M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01853
1-877-OPENSKY

M/A-COM, Inc.
221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway
Lynchburg, VA 24501
1-800-528-7711
ECR-7048B

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17 WARRANTY
A.

M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that
Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship,
and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller
gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply. Rechargeable
batteries are excluded from this warranty but are warranted under a separate Rechargeable Battery
Warranty (ECR-7048).

B.

Seller’s obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall apply only to failures to meet the above
warranties occurring within the following periods of time from date of sale to the Buyer and are
conditioned on Buyer’s giving written notice to Seller within thirty (30) days of such occurrence:
1.

for fuses and non-rechargeable batteries, operable on arrival only.

2.

for parts and accessories (except as noted in B.1) sold by Seller’s Service Parts Operation, ninety
(90) days.

3.
4.

for PANTHER™ Series handportable and mobile radios, two (2) years.
for all other equipment of Seller’s manufacture, one (1) year.

C.

If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties, Seller shall correct the failure at its option (i) by
repairing any defective or damaged part or parts thereof, (ii) by making available at Seller’s factory any
necessary repaired or replacement parts, or (iii) by replacing the failed Equipment with equivalent new
or refurbished Equipment. Any repaired or replacement part furnished hereunder shall be warranted for
the remainder of the warranty period of the Equipment in which it is installed. Where such failure cannot
be corrected by Seller’s reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price.
Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no charge during the warranty period only for the
Equipment covered under Paragraph B.3 and B.4. To be eligible for no-charge labor, service must be
performed at a M/A-COM factory, by an Authorized Service Center (ASC) or other Servicer approved for
these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours, for mobile or personal
equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment. Service on fixed location equipment
more than thirty (30) miles from the Service Center or other approved Servicer’s place of business will
include a charge for transportation.

D.

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

E.

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

M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01853
1-877-OPENSKY

M/A-COM, Inc.
221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway
Lynchburg, VA 24501
1-800-528-7711
ECR-7047C

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221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
(Outside USA, 1-434-385-2400) Toll Free 1-800-528-7711
www.macom-wireless.com

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