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M/A-Com P5100 Series Operator's Manual

Summary of P5100 Series

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    `operators manual mm101332v1 r2a p7100 ip series portable radios.

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    2 table of contents page safety training information...........................................3 operating rules and regulations ................................7 operating tips............................................................................9 battery disposal ...............................

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    3 safety training information warning the m/a-com p7100 ip 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 a...

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    4 • american national standards institute (c95.3 – 1992), ieee recommended practice for the measurement of potentially hazardous electromagnetic fields – rf and microwave. Rf exposure guidelines caution to ensure that exposure to rf electromagnetic energy is within the fcc allowable limits for occup...

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    5 • always transmit using low power (refer to high/low power adjustment section) when possible. 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 accessorie...

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    6 table 1 - rf exposure compliance testing distances tested distances (worst case scenario) radio frequency body face 800mhz 1.6 cm 2.5 cm vhf (136-174mhz) 1.1 cm 2.5 cm uhf-h (450-512mhz) 1.1 cm 2.5 cm the information in this section provides the information needed to make the user aware of a rf ex...

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    7 operating rules and regulations two-way fm radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the federal communications commission (fcc). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to your particular type of rad...

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    8 4. The fcc requires that conversations be brief and confined to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible. 5. Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of fcc rules. Send only those messages essential for the business operation. 6. It is a...

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    9 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 r...

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    10 warning do not hold onto the antenna when transmitting! Antenna care and replacement warning always keep the antenna at least 0.8 inches (2 cm.) away from the body and 2 inches (5 cm.) from the face when transmitting to ensure fcc rf exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. Warning do n...

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    11 warning use only the supplied or approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate fcc regulations. (refer to table 2 – options and accessories.) electronic devices caution rf energy from portable radios may affect some elec...

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    12 blasting areas warning turn two-way radios off when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted "turn off two-way radio." remote control rf devices are used by some construction crews to detonate explosives. Potentially explosive atmospheres warning areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are oft...

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    13 battery disposal the p7100 ip series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable nickel cadmium (nicd) or nickel metal hydride (nimh) batteries. Nickel cadmium battery at the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of nickel cadmium batteries into...

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    14 scope of this manual this manual describes the basic functions and operation of the p7100 ip series portable radios. For further detail about features and operation refer to the appropriate maintenance manual or contact the system administrator. Water resistance the p7100 ip series portable radio...

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    15 options and accessories table 2 lists options and accessories tested for use with the p7100 ip series portable radios. Items for use with a specific band split 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 t...

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    16 table 2 – options and accessories description part number a ntennas antenna (136-151 mhz) kre 101 1219/1 antenna (150-162 mhz) kre 101 1219/2 antenna (162-174 mhz) kre 101 1219/3 antenna, spring whip (450-470 mhz) kre 101 1219/12 antenna, spring whip (470-512 mhz) kre 101 1219/13 antenna, quarter...

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    17 description part number speaker microphone kry 101 1617/83 or kry 101 1617/183 metal belt clip kry 101 1647/1 belt loop with swivel (vhf and uhf-h) kry 101 1609/1 leather belt loop & swivel (800 mhz) 19b226627g2 & 19b233243g3 leather case (belt loop type) kry 101 1638/1 leather case with swivel &...

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    18 user interface figure 1 – top view.

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    19 figure 2 – side view.

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    20 figure 3 – system model.

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    21 figure 4 – scan model.

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    22 table 3 – display icons icon 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 c...

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    23 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 – chann...

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    24 figure 6 – tri-color led 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. The three colors of the led and the status they represent are: green: receiving red: unencrypted transmission orange: encrypted transmission.

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    25 status messages during radio operation, various radio status messages can be displayed. The messages are described below. Message name description queued call queued trunked mode only. Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue. Sys busy system busy trunked mode only. Indicates t...

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    26 message name description wa scan wide area scan 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 talkarou...

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    27 message name description txemer transmit emergency trunked mode 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...

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    28 basic operation system select – method 1 (system) 1. Press to access system list. 2. Enter system id number from keypad. 3. Press to select desired system. System select – method 2 rotate system/group/channel knob, or if this knob is not programmed for systems, press the buttons to change systems...

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    29 channel select rotate system/group/channel knob, or if this knob is not programmed for channels, press the buttons to change channels. Modify scan list (system) 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....

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    30 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. Nuisance delete (system model) a channel can temporarily be deleted from the scan list if it is not the currently selected ch...

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    31 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. Declaring an emergency 1. Press and hold the red emergency/home button ...

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    32 5. Release ptt when the transmission is complete. Locking/unlocking keypad 1. Press button. 2. Within 1 second, press the option button on the side of the radio. High/low power adjustment transmit power adjustment is possible if enabled through programming. Within conventional systems, transmit p...

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    33 using the pre-programmed option button: 5. Press the option button. “power = high” or “power = low” will appear momentarily on the top line of the display. Table 4 - alert tones name tone description call originate (b) one short mid-pitched ok to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button call q...

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    34 transmitting a call in trunked mode group call 1. Select desired group. 2. Press push-to-talk button. 3. The and icons will appear. Individual call (system) 1. Press to access the individual call list. 2. The icon will appear. 3. Press to scroll through individual call list or enter lid from keyp...

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    35 receiving a call in trunked mode group calls 1. Select a group or turn scan on and make sure group is in scan list. 2. The group name or “gr xxxxx” will appear to indicate a call. Phone calls 1. When the call is received, the receive audio sounds and the display reads: *phone* 2. Respond by press...

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    36 conventional operation 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. Sending a call 1. Select desired syste...

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    37 operation following water contact if the p7100 ip 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” to assure the highest quality transmitted and received messages. Radio ...

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    38 figure 7 – radio microphone 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...

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    39 changing the battery pack 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 8 – removing the battery pack.

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    40 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 r...

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    41 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 specificat...

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    42 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/...

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    43 service must be performed at a m/a-com factory (for opensky® equipment only), 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 l...

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    M/a-com, inc. 221 jefferson ridge parkway lynchburg, virginia 24501 (outside usa, 434-385-2400) toll free 800-528-7711 www.Macom-wireless.Com printed in u.S.A..