Tyco Electronics P5400 Operating Tips, Efficient Radio Operation, Antenna Care and Replacement

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MM-012099-001, Rev. B

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.

3.1EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION

For optimum audio clarity at the receiving radio(s), hold the portable radio approximately two inches from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

Keep the antenna in a vertical position when receiving or transmitting a message.

Do not hold the antenna when receiving a message and, especially, do not hold when transmitting a message.

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

3.1.1Antenna Care and Replacement

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.

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 6-1.)

3.1.2Electronic Devices

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

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Contents P5400 Series MM-012099-001, Rev. B Table of Contents Menu 28.1 10.8.1 117 116Tables Safety Section Safety Conventions RF Exposure Guidelines Safety Training InformationElectromagnetic INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY RF Exposure Compliance Testing DistancesOperating Tips Antenna Care and ReplacementEfficient Radio Operation Electronic DevicesElectric Blasting Caps AircraftPotentially Explosive Atmospheres Conditioning NiMH Battery Packs Conditioning Battery PacksConditioning NiCD Battery Packs BatteriesBattery Pack Usage Charging Battery PacksAdditional Information Charging GuidelinesRemoving the Battery Pack Changing the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Battery DisposalProduct Information Water Resistance IntroductionOptions and Accessories Options and AccessoriesCarrying Case Accessories P5400 Portable Radio User InterfaceButtons and Knobs ControlsKeypad P5400 Front Keypad Functions P5450 Scan Model Front PanelDisplay Sample Display Edacs ModeStatus Icons Descriptions Radio Status IconsTri-Color LED Universal Device ConnectorThis page intentionally left blank Edacs Operation Edacs Operation Power ON-OFF Volume KnobP5450 Scan Radio Front Panel P5450 Keypad Functions KEY Function Display Radio Display in Edacs ModeStatus Icon Descriptions Radio Status IconsStatus Messages TRI-COLOR LEDError Messages Turning on the Radio Alert TonesSystem Selection Alert TonesModify Scan List GROUP/CHANNEL Selection11.1 P5470 Model Menu Item Selection Process 11.2 P5450 ModelMenu Item Information Backlight Menu Item Selection ParameterInformation Display Feature Display Parameter SettingHIGH/LOW Power Adjustment Contrast AdjustBacklight ON/OFF Declaring AN EmergencyUsing the Pre-Programmed Option Button Using the Menu ButtonClear Mode Digital ModeSystem Encryption Key Display Private ModeReceiving an Encrypted Call Private OperationTurning Scan On and Off Scanning Trunked GroupsAdding Groups to a Scan List P5450 Model RadioP5470 Model Radio Deleting Groups from a Scan List Scanning Trunked SystemsNuisance Delete Wide Area System ScanningPriority System Scan Emergency OperationProScan Receiving an Emergency CallDeclaring an Emergency Call Individual CallsReceiving and Responding to an Individual Call 11 Calls Received Lists Sending an Individual CallCall Storage Lists Telephone Interconnect CallsReceiving a Telephone Interconnect Call Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency Overdial/Conventional ModeP5450 Model Radio STATUS/MESSAGE Operation Programmable EntriesMethod 2 P5470 model radios only Message Operation Status OperationMacro KEY Operation Dynamic Regroup OperationPortable Data Emergency OperationDisplays Scan Lockout ModeData OFF Operation Data on OperationData Lockout Mode This page intentionally left blank Conventional Operation Conventional Operation Power ON-OFF Volume Knob Voice Group Selection Control Knob P5450 Scan Radio Front Panel P5470 System Radio Front Panel Radio Display Radio Status Icons Battery Charge Icons Full CycleMode no repeater Name Tone Description Error MessagesMethod 1 P5470 Model2 P5450 Model Nuisance DeleteBacklight Menu Item Parameter Only. No user selectable settings LID in EDACS/EA. In Conv it has no Using the Pre-Programmed Option Button Using the Menu ButtonReceiving a Call Sending a Call This page intentionally left blank P25 Operation 10 P25 Operation Voice Group Selection Control Knob EMERGENCY/ Home Button Enter key P5470 System Radio Front Panel Display Display Descriptions TRI-COLOR LED Error Messages Call queued for processing 10.9.1 P5470 Model GROUP/CHANNEL Selection10.9.2 P5450 Model Selectable settings Select Telephone Press Digital Voice Operation 11 System Encryption Key Display Group Clear Digital Private Programming Receive Transmit Scanning Trunked Groups 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 Exiting Data Calls Group Calls in P25 ModeTransmitting a Group Call Emergency Group Calls in P25 Mode Individual Calls in P25 ModeReceiving an Emergency Group Call 114 Technical Assistance Warranty Information Technical Assistance Troubleshooting Basic TroubleshootingBattery Warranty 119 Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment