Operator Manual, Operating Tips, Accessories

LBI-38378

∙Two individual Type 99 Tone Group Sets

∙Control Knob selects Channels, Modes or Channel Guard*

∙Menu Selections*

∙Home Mode or Home Channel (depending on Control Knob programming) or Disabled*

∙Scan Enabled or Disabled*

∙Scan with Channel Guard Enabled or Disabled*

∙Scan Across Modes Enabled or Disabled*

∙Priority-One Scan Channel is the Selected Channel, Fixed Channel or Keypad Entered Channel*

∙Ten (10) Telephone Numbers and Names*

∙DTMF Options*

*Scan and System models only

OPERATOR MANUAL

Complete operating details for the M-PA radios are in- cluded in LBI-38377. This operator’s manual contains de- tailed operating procedures for the Select, Scan and System model radios.

OPERATING TIPS

Antenna location and condition is important when using a VHF radio. Operating the radio in low areas of terrain, un- der power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal or steel framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit Mountains and buildings can also reduce the range of the unit.

In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement maybe obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communication. Ve- hicular operation can be aided with the use of an externally mounted antenna.

Battery condition is another critical factor in the trouble free operation of a portable radio. Observe the procedures listed in the Service Section to insure the battery packs do not develop the "Memory Effect".

Always observe all of the Federal Communication Commission’s rules and regulations during any service or operating procedure.

INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE

Selected portable radios with appropriate factory in- stalled F4 Options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation. Intrinsically Safe ap- proval includes Class I, II, III, Division 1 hazardous loca- tions in the presence of Groups C, D, E, F and G atmospheres. Non-Incendive approval includes Class I, Di- vision 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A, B, C and D atmospheres.

Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electri- cal Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M for the classifications of hazardous areas can be ordered from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

BATTERY PACKS

Only battery packs identified with a green latch shall be used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Fac- tory Mutual Intrinsically Safe. Use of non-specified battery packs voids Factory Mutual approval. The following battery pack options are approved for use in intrinsically safe ra- dios:

PAPA1F	Rechargeable Battery Pack,
(19A704860P6)	Extra High Capacity (Tall Case)
PAPA1G	Rechargeable Battery Pack,
(19A704850P6)	High Capacity (Short Case)

ACCESSORIES

The accessories that follow are approved for use with intrinsically safe radios. Use of accessories other than those listed voids Factory Mutual approval.

PAAB1A	Headset/Microphone
(19B801 508P3)
PAAC1A	Earpiece Kit
(19B801 508P2)
PAAC1B	GE-STAR Lanyard
(19B801508P8)
PAAE1A	Speaker/Microphone
(19B801508P1)
PAAE1B	Speaker/Microphone with
(19B801508P4)	GE-STAR Lanyard
PAAE 1C	Speaker/Microphone/Antenna
(19B801 508P6)