Tyco Electronics P5200, P7200 3 OPERATING TIPS

MM23772, Rev. F

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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 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!

3.1.1 Antenna 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).

3.1.2 Electronic Devices

CAUTION

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

the rules. If in doubt, turn it off!

Contents

Main MM23772, Rev. F Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS MM23772, Rev. F 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES MM23772, Rev. F 2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY MM23772, Rev. F 3 OPERATING TIPS 3.1 EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION 3.1.1 Antenna Care and Replacement 3.1.2 Electronic Devices MM23772, Rev. F 3.1.3 Aircraft 3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps 3.1.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres MM23772, Rev. F 4 BATTERIES 4.1 CONDITIONING BATTERY PACKS 4.1.1 Conditioning NiMH Battery Packs 4.1.2 Conditioning NiCD Battery Packs 4.1.3 Additional Information 4.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS 4.3 BATTERY PACK USAGE MM23772, Rev. F 4.4 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 4.4.1 Remove the Battery Pack 4.4.2 Attach the Battery Pack 4.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL MM23772, Rev. F 5 INTRODUCTION Page Page 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES MM23772, Rev. F 23 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 7 CHANGE OPERATING MODE MM23772, Rev. F 8 OPENSKY OPERATION 8.1 POWER ON/OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL 8.1.1 Power ON/OFF 8.1.2 Volume Control 8.2 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 8.2.1 Buttons and Knobs Page 8.3 DISPLAY 8.4 RADIO STATUS ICONS 8.5 TRI-COLOR LED 8.6 LOG IN TO THE NETWORK MM23772, Rev. F 8.7 LOG OFF THE NETWORK 8.8 PERSONALITY 8.8.1 Profiles 8.8.2 Talk Groups MM23772, Rev. F 8.9 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW 8.9.1 Displays Top Line 8.9.2 Displays Second Line 8.9.3 Dwell Display 8.10 ALERT TONES 8.11 BASIC MENU STRUCTURE Page 8.12 ERROR MESSAGES PLS LOGIN MM23772, Rev. F 37 8.13 KEYPAD 8.13.1 Keypad Function Commands (P7270 Only) MM23772, Rev. F 38 8.13.2 Quick Buttons (P7270 Only) 8.13.3 LOCK/UNLOCK the KEYPAD 8.13.4 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (P7270 only) Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 8.20.2 Transmit a Voice Call 8.21 ADJUST AUDIO TREBLE LEVEL 8.22 TALK GROUP LOCK OUT Page MM23772, Rev. F 8.23.2 Change Active Scan Mode 8.23.2.1 Duration of Scanning Mode Selections MM23772, Rev. F 8.23.3 Scan Priority 8.24 MAKE SELECTIVE CALLS MM23772, Rev. F 8.24.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (P7270 Only) 8.24.2 Selective Call Using Speed Dial MM23772, Rev. F 8.24.3 Accept a Selective Call 8.25 SELECTIVE ALERTS 8.25.1 Define Messages MM23772, Rev. F 8.25.2 Send a Message 8.25.2.1 Select a Destination Using the Keypad (P7270 Only) Page MM23772, Rev. F 8.26.2 Receive an Interconnect Call 8.27 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 8.27.1 Declare an Emergency Call or Alert MM23772, Rev. F 8.27.2 Receive an Emergency Call 8.27.3 Dismiss an Emergency 8.27.4 Clear an Emergency MM23772, Rev. F 8.28 OPENSKY ENCRYPTION (P7200 ONLY) 8.28.1 Automatic Encryption 8.28.1.1 Using Automatic Encryption 8.28.2 Manual Encryption (P7270 Only) MM23772, Rev. F 8.29 DYNAMIC REGROUPING 8.30 GPS COORDINATES 8.31 V-TAC FUNCTIONS 8.31.1 Extended Coverage Modes (XCOV and XCOV-TG) MM23772, Rev. F 8.31.2 Change Between Extended Coverage Modes 8.31.3 Use the XCOV Mode 8.31.3.1 Manually Access the XCOV Mode MM23772, Rev. F 8.31.4 Use the XCOV-TG Mode 8.31.4.1 Radio Limitations Using XCOV-TG 8.31.4.2 Access the XCOV-TG Mode Page Page 9 EDACS AND P25 TRUNKED OPERATION 9.1 TURN ON THE RADIO 9.2 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 9.2.1 Buttons and Knobs Page Page 9.3 DISPLAY 9.4 RADIO STATUS ICONS 9.5 TRI-COLOR LED 9.6 STATUS MESSAGES MM23772, Rev. F 9.7 ERROR MESSAGES DSP ERR ERR=XXXX ERR x 9.8 ALERT TONES Page Page Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.18.1 Menu Item Selection Process or to scroll nor is an additional press of the button required. 70 Table 9-6: Information Display MM23772, Rev. F 9.19 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION 9.19.1 Clear Mode 9.19.2 Digital Mode 9.19.3 Private Mode (P7200 Only) Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.19.4.2 Transmit an Encrypted Call 9.19.4.3 Scanned Group Calls 9.20 SCAN TRUNKED GROUPS 9.20.1 Turn Scan On and Off Page Page 9.21 SCAN TRUNKED SYSTEMS MM23772, Rev. F 9.21.3 ProScan 9.22 EMERGENCY OPERATION 9.22.1 Receive an Emergency Call 9.22.2 Declare an Emergency Call 9.22.3 Clear an Emergency Call Page Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.24.2.2 Direct Dial Phone Calls (P7270 Model Only) 9.24.3 Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial/Conventional Mode Page MM23772, Rev. F 9.26.2 Message Operation 9.27 DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION ENTRY 9.27.1 Emergency Operation 9.28 MACRO KEY OPERATION MM23772, Rev. F 9.29 PORTABLE DATA 9.29.1 Displays 9.29.2 DATA OFF Operation 9.29.3 DATA ON Operation 9.29.4 Exit Data Calls Page 10 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 10.1 TURN ON THE RADIO 10.2 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 10.2.1 Buttons and Knobs Page Page 10.3 DISPLAY MM23772, Rev. F 10.3.1 Radio Status Icons 10.4 TRI-COLOR LED 10.5 STATUS MESSAGES MM23772, Rev. F 10.5.1 Error Messages DSP ERR ERR=XXXX 10.6 ALERT TONES 10.7 SYSTEM SELECTION Page Page Page Page 98 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. Table 10-5: Menu Item Information MM23772, Rev. F 10.17 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION 10.17.1 Clear Mode 10.17.2 Digital Mode MM23772, Rev. F 10.17.3 Private Mode (P7200 Only) 10.17.3.1 Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number 10.17.3.2 Key Zero MM23772, Rev. F 10.17.4 Private Operation (P7200 Only) 10.17.4.1 Receive an Encrypted Call 10.17.4.2 Transmit an Encrypted Call 10.17.4.3 Scanned Group Calls MM23772, Rev. F 10.18 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 10.18.1 Transmit a Group Call 10.18.2 Receive a Group Call 10.19 INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE 10.19.1 Transmit an Individual Call 10.20 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 10.20.1 Declare an Emergency Group Call 10.20.2 Receive an Emergency Group Call 11 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 11.1 CONTROLS MM23772, Rev. F 11.1.1 Buttons and Knobs Page Page MM23772, Rev. F 11.2 DISPLAY 11.2.1 Radio Status Icons MM23772, Rev. F 11.3 TRI-COLOR LED ERR x 11.4 STATUS MESSAGES 11.4.1 Error Messages DSP ERR ERR=XXXX Page Page Page Page Page 115 Table 11-5: Menu Item Information 11.17 RECEIVE A CALL 11.18 TRANSMIT A CALL 12 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 12.1 IMMERSIBLE P7200 118 13 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING BATTERY WARRANTY WARRANTY