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Operator’s Manual
MM-014716-001
Jun/08
M/A-COM
M7300 Series
Digital Mobile Radio
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MM-014716-001 MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE - Jun/08 Initial Release. M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to: Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment or fax your comments to: 1-434-455-6851 M/A-COM, Inc. Technical Publications or e-mail us at: techpubs@tycoelectronics.com 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkw
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MM-014716-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION....................................................................................................9 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION ...................................................................................10 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS ..............................10 2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations.....
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MM-014716-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7.16 CHECKING OR CHANGING THE SELECTED TALK GROUP............................................28 7.17 ADJUSTING DISPLAY AND BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS.................................28 7.18 STEALTH MODE ......................................................................................................................28 7.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode ..................................................................................................29 7
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MM-014716-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 8.3 SELECTION MODE RULES.....................................................................................................46 8.4 DIRECT ACCESS ......................................................................................................................47 8.5 FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY.......................................................................................47 8.5.1 Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits)...............................
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MM-014716-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9.11.2 Call Storage Lists...........................................................................................................68 9.11.3 Sending an Individual Call ............................................................................................69 9.12 SCAT OPERATION...................................................................................................................69 9.13 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS.......................
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MM-014716-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 11 P25 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION...............................................................................................86 11.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS ...........................................................................................................86 11.2 MESSAGES................................................................................................................................87 11.3 ALERT TONES ...................................
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MM-014716-001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page FIGURES Figure 7-1: System Model .......................................................................................................................18 Figure 7-2: Scan Model ...........................................................................................................................18 Figure 7-3: Typical Display.....................................................................................................................22 Figur
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MM-014716-001 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with thes
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MM-014716-001 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines. This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exe
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MM-014716-001 2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your MA/COM, Inc. M7300 mobile two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use. In terms of
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MM-014716-001 R R SAFE SAFE MOBILE RADIO ANTENNA PART CONTROLLED UNCONTROLLED FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION NUMBER ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT SPLIT (CM) (CM) Dual Band 764-870, Roof 700/800 MHz AN-025167-014 39 87 Mount Install the radio’s antenna (refer to Table 2-1 for applicable antenna part numbers) in the center of the vehicle’s roof. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes. The antenna installation
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MM-014716-001 3 OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmitters. A list of several possible hazards is given: • Explosive Atmospheres – Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a mobile radio. Be sure to turn the radio off while fueling a vehicle. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk
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MM-014716-001 4 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, regional, or national government. In the United States, the M7300 mobile radio 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 radio operation. Following
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MM-014716-001 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The M7300 mobile is a state-of-the-art radio that trunks seamlessly between the 800 MHz frequency band and the newly available 700 MHz frequency band. The M7300 mobile is designed to meet the critical demands of its users. ® The M7300 mobile supports multiple operating modes, including OpenSky digital trunked operation, ® TM Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS ) or ProVoice trunked modes, P25 digital trunked mode, P25 digital convention
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MM-014716-001 • Comfort settings, such as volume and display brightness that are applicable to the individual control head can be adjusted and cannot be overridden by other control heads. • An optional intercom function is available between control units. (Audio will be broadcast to ALL connected control heads.) 5.2 INTERCOM OPERATION The intercom option, a licensed option, allows the M7300 radio to pass audio locally between control heads and not over the network. It gives users at multi
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MM-014716-001 6 CHANGE OPERATING MODE 6.1 CHANGE FROM OTP MODE To change from OTP operating mode to P25, EDACS, or Conventional: 1. Use to cycle through the menu until the “Mode Menu” appears in the bottom line of the display. 2. Use to choose an available mode. Press MENU and confirm (Y/N) with and press MENU again. 3. Press the MENU button to confirm. 6.2 CHANGE TO OTP MODE 1. Use to scroll through available systems until OpenSky is displayed. 2. The radio transitions to OTP m
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MM-014716-001 7 OPENSKY OPERATION 7.1 CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The front panel of the control head includes a dot matrix display, controls for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre-set buttons, a Power On-Off/Volume Control knob, and a microphone connector. In addition, the system model control head features a DTMF keypad (Figure 7-1). Table 7-1 lists all default front panel controls and their functions. Figure 7-1: System Model Figure 7-2: Scan Model 18
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MM-014716-001 The buttons on the front panel are backlit for operation in a low ambient light level such as nighttime operation. Some buttons also flash to provide feedback of various operating conditions. In addition, the front panel contains a light-level sensor that samples ambient light levels for automatic display and button backlight brightness adjustments. In other words, it automatically brightens the display and backlights when higher external light levels exist and it automaticall
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MM-014716-001 7.2 POWER UP AND VOLUME CONTROL 7.2.1 Power Up 1. Rotate the Power On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to power on the radio. The display will illuminate when the radio powers up. 2. Wait for the power-up sequence to complete, which takes approximately ten (10) seconds. During this time, if enabled for auto registration, the radio is provisioned with a customized user personality designed for the user’s specific needs by the OpenSky network administrator. If this personal
