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Operator’s Manual
MM23772
Rev. F, Jul/08
M/A-COM
P7200 and P5200 Series
Portable Radios
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MM23772, Rev. F MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION - Jan/06 Initial release. A Dec/06 Updated operation info. B Apr/07 Added EDACS/Conventional/P25 operation. C Jan/08 Added P5200 portable radios and added VTAC info. D Feb/08 Updated OpenSky operating information, added P25 Trunked. E Apr/08 Updated OpenSky operating info., tones, and display. F Jul/08 Included Quick Buttons, new icons, VTAC client mode, Status LED menu option, added error codes, updated Selective Ale
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS..................................................................................................................10 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................................................................11 2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES .................................................................................................11 2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY....................
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 8.8.1 Profiles...........................................................................................................................30 8.8.2 Talk Groups ...................................................................................................................30 8.9 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW..........................................................................................31 8.9.1 Display’s Top Line .................................
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 8.27.1 Declare an Emergency Call or Alert..............................................................................49 8.27.2 Receive an Emergency Call...........................................................................................50 8.27.3 Dismiss an Emergency ..................................................................................................50 8.27.4 Clear an Emergency.....................................................
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9.20.1 Turn Scan On and Off....................................................................................................73 9.20.2 Add Groups to a Scan List.............................................................................................74 9.20.3 Delete Groups from a Scan List.....................................................................................75 9.20.4 Nuisance Delete..................................................
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 10.7 SYSTEM SELECTION..............................................................................................................93 10.8 GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION............................................................................................94 10.9 MODIFY SCAN LIST ...............................................................................................................94 10.9.1 P7270 System Model.....................................
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 11.12 CONTRAST ADJUST .............................................................................................................112 11.13 DECLARE AN EMERGENCY ...............................................................................................112 11.14 LOCK/UNLOCK KEYPAD ....................................................................................................113 11.15 HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT .................................
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MM23772, Rev. F TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Figure 11-3: P7270 Radio Front Panel ........................................................................................................107 Figure 11-4: Radio Display..........................................................................................................................108 Figure 11-5: Tri-Color LED.........................................................................................................................109 Figure
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MM23772, Rev. F 1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS 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 warning 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 these sta
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MM23772, Rev. F 2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION The M/A-COM P7200 and P5200 portable radios generate RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. The P7200 and P5200 portable radio hav
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MM23772, Rev. F • As noted in Table 2-1, ALWAYS keep the device and its antenna AT LEAST 1.1 cm (0.43 inches) from the body and at least 2.5 cm (1.00 inch) from the face when transmitting to ensure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. However, to provide the best sound quality to the recipients of your transmission, M/A-COM recommends you hold the microphone at least 5 cm (2 inches) from mouth, and slightly off to one side. Table 2-1: RF Exposure Compliance Testing Dis
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MM23772, Rev. F 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 dire
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MM23772, Rev. F 3.1.3 Aircraft Always turn off a portable radio before boarding any aircraft! Use it on the ground only with crew permission. DO NOT use while in-flight!! 3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT use two-way radios within 1000 feet of blasting operations. Always obey the "Turn Off Two-Way Radios" signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA Standard: 1926.900) 3.1.5 Potentially Explosive
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MM23772, Rev. F 4 BATTERIES The P7200 and P5200 series portable radios use rechargeable, recyclable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), or Lithium Ion (Li Ion) batteries. Please follow the directions below to maximize the useful life of each type of battery. Do not disassemble or modify Lithium Ion battery packs. The Lithium Ion battery packs are equipped with built-in safety and protection features. Should these features be disabled or tampered with in any way, the batt
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MM23772, Rev. F 4.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS Battery chargers are available from M/A-COM with nominal charge times of one hour. Combinations include single and multi-position, rapid charge units. M/A-COM chargers are specifically designed for charging nickel-based and lithium ion battery packs. The chargers are chemistry-specific for the battery packs and automatically adjust the charging profiles accordingly. Refer to the appropriate charger manual for specific operating instructions. 4.2
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MM23772, Rev. F 4.4 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 4.4.1 Remove the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. Although the P7200 and P5200 have been designed to tolerate changing the battery pack without turning power off, M/A-COM, Inc. recommends turning radios off before changing battery packs to ensure safety and best operation. CAUTION 1. Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack. 2. Lift the battery pack from the bottom. 3. Remove the battery pack from the rad
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MM23772, Rev. F 4.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL In no instance should a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning will cause an explosion. CAUTION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL – The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in yo
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MM23772, Rev. F 5 INTRODUCTION The P7200 and P5200 series radios are dual-band multi-mode portable radios. The P7200 series radio is available without a front mounted keypad (P7200 only), with a 6-buttoned front mounted keypad, and with a DTMF front mounted keypad (P7200 only). The dual-band (700/800 MHz) P7200 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted digital voice and IP data communications. The P7200 and P5200 are designed to support multiple operating modes including: ® • OpenSky T
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MM23772, Rev. F Figure 5-1: P7230 Select Model Radio Figure 5-2: P7250 and P5250 Scan Models 20
