EFJohnson FM Portable Radio Intrinsically-Safe SMARTNET, SmartZone Conventional manual Zone Select

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GENERAL OPERATION

Zone Select

A zone is a group of up to any 16 conventional and SMARTNET/ SmartZone channels defined by dealer programming. Up to 16 zones can be programmed for a total of 16 x 16 or 256 channels. One use of zones may be to select groups of channels programmed for operation in different geographical areas or radio systems. If selectable zones have been programmed in your radio, consult your dealer for more information on how they are used. Zones are selected as follows:

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

2.Use the number keys to enter the desired zone number or scroll through the available zones using the and keys.

3.Once the desired zone is displayed, press the ENT key or wait 4 seconds.

Home Zone

The radio can be programmed with a home zone. Then when power is turned on, the radio can be programmed so that either the home or last selected zone is automatically selected.

If the Home Zone option switch is programmed, it can be used to quickly select or change the home zone. To select the home zone, simply press this switch. Then to change the home zone to the currently selected zone, press and hold this switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second).

Time-Out Timer

The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is keyed for longer than the programmed time. On each channel it can be programmed for times from 15 seconds up to 3 minutes, 45 seconds or disabled (not used). If the transmitter is keyed continuously for longer than the programmed

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Contents Series Page Page Safety Information Other Important Operating Information Smartnet II Features FeaturesGeneral Features Conventional FeaturesTable of Contents Intrinsically Safe Classification Conventional Mode Option Switch FunctionsSMARTNET/SMARTZONE Mode Controls and Display Top Panel IndicatorsTop Panel Controls Side Controls Front Panel Keys 3-Key Model Front Panel Keys 15-Key Model Display General Operation Turning Power On and Setting Volume Introduction Backlight Option SwitchesChannel Select Low Battery IndicationKeypad Lock Channel and Zone SelectionZone Select Time-Out TimerHome Zone Scanning Tone Enable/DisableIntroduction Radio Wide Scanning Standard ScanningStandard Mode Scan List Scan Resume DelayRadio Wide Mode Scan List Nuisance Channel Delete Determining Which Channels are in Scan ListConventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone Operation SMARTNET/SmartZone Operation Conventional OperationDisplay Mode Selection Conventional FeaturesMonitoring Before Transmitting Monitor Mode Call Guard Squelch Busy Channel LockoutPenalty Timer Power Output Select Conversation TimerRepeater Talk-Around General Conventional Mode ScanningSelecting a Scan List Programming a Scan List Transmitting in Scan ModeChanging The Priority Channel Priority Channel SamplingStandard Conventional Calls DTMF/ANI Signaling SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FeaturesViewing Unit ID Standard Group Calls Placing an Enhanced Private Conversation Call Enhanced Private Conversation CallsSMARTNET/SMARTZONE Features Receiving an Enhanced Private Conversation Call Placing a Private Conversation II Call Private Conversation II CallsSMARTNET/SMARTZONE Features Telephone Calls Receiving a Private Conversation II CallPlacing a Telephone Call SMARTNET/SMARTZONE Features SMARTNET/SMARTZONE Features Call Alert Messaging Sending Status Conditions Failsoft Operation Emergency Alarm and Emergency CallDynamic Regrouping SMARTNET/SmartZone ScanningDetermining Current Site and Searching For New Site Locking/Unlocking a Site MiscellaneousSupervisory Tones Miscellaneous Rechargeable Battery Pack Miscellaneous Licensing Dealer ProgrammingSpeaking Into Microphone Operation At Extended RangeIntrinsically Safe Classification Transceiver ServiceClassification of Atmospheres Class/Group Classification of Hazardous Areas DivisionTypical Hazard Group Class IndexSmartnet 6 Index