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Operator’s Manual
MM102014V1
Rev. G, Jul/07
M/A-COM
M-803
Digital Mobile Radio
with Vehicular Tactical Network (V-TAC)
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MM102014V1, Rev. G MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE R1A Jul/03 Original Release. B Mar/04 Replaced “blasting caps” hazard information with OSHA-standard blasting caps hazard information. C Nov/04 Updated safety information, personality section, menu structure figure, log-in and log-off sections, radio tones section, stealth mode section, V-TAC SOI mode section, selective call section, emergency communications section, and DTMF microphone section. Added information on te
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MM102014V1, Rev. G TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................6 2 SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................7 2.1 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ...8 2.2 COMMON HAZARDS...........................................................................................................
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MM102014V1, Rev. G TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5.9 CHECKING OR CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE .........................................................31 5.10 CHECKING OR CHANGING THE SELECTED TALK GROUP...........................................32 5.11 INTERCOM MODE ..................................................................................................................32 5.12 TALK GROUP LOCK OUT...........................................................................................
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MM102014V1, Rev. G TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6.1 TURNING THE RADIO ON.....................................................................................................57 6.2 TURNING THE RADIO OFF ...................................................................................................57 6.3 PRESET BUTTONS ..................................................................................................................57 6.4 SQUELCH................................................
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 1 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION The following conventions are used 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 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 standards. The WAR
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 2 SAFETY INFORMATION The M-803 digital mobile radio generates 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. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF ex
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MM102014V1, Rev. G Table 2-1: Minimum Allowable Distances 1 RATED POWER ANTENNA MPE MPE GAIN UNCONTROLLED* CONTROLLED* 45 dBm max 0 dBm 68.5 cm 30.6 cm 43 dBm nominal (27 inches) (12 inches) 45 dBm max 3 dBm 97.6 cm 43.2 cm 43 dBm nominal (38.4 inches) (17 inches) *Refers to Controlled (Occupational Use) and Uncontrolled (General Population Use) exposure. The radio must be serviced and installed only by a qualified technician. Be sure that the radio is properly grounded according to
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 4. Do not operate the radio in explosive atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes, etc.) or near explosive blasting caps. 5. Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Changes or modifications to the radio may cause harmful interference. Only qualified personnel should service the radio. 6. Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, control heads, speakers/microphones, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requir
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The M-803 digital mobile radio is a hardware component of the OpenSky® network, an integrated voice and data communications system that delivers end-to-end digital transmissions over a single wireless network to the dash-mounted or trunk-mounted radio receiver. There are two principle operating modes for the radio. • OpenSky Trunked Protocol (OTP) • Optional OpenSky Conventional FM, (OCF) OCF allows operation on conventional analog channels with
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 3.1 VOICE OPERATION The voice path operates like a traditional dispatch radio, with a microphone to transmit (push-to-talk) and a speaker to receive. In OpenSky Trunked Protocol (OTP), there is no separate voice and data path – all transmitted information is digital. 3.2 DATA OPERATION Data operation requires the connection of a laptop PC. OpenSky works through standard IP protocols such as UDP/IP. The data path operates similarly to the voice path, with a few differenc
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 3.6 PERSONALITY As illustrated in Figure 3-1, a personality defines the profiles and talk groups available to the user. It is the structuring of a collection of profiles and privileges established by the OpenSky network administrator to provide the user with a comprehensive set of profiles to communicate effectively with the necessary talk groups or individuals. Personalities are stored on the network and downloaded over-the-air to the radio. This process is called “pr
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 3.7 GPS OPTION The radio can be equipped with an optional Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. Utilized with a micro-patch antenna, this option allows the user to track his/her coordinates and report these to central dispatch when within range of an OpenSky network. See page 48 for additional information. 3.8 FRONT PANEL The front panel provides the interface for the operator. It includes a 19-character (8 over 11) vacuum fluorescent display, navigation and select
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MM102014V1, Rev. G The radio uses a nominal amount of battery power when it is turned off. If the vehicle in which the radio is installed is likely to be left unused for extended periods of time, M/A-COM recommends installing Time-Delay Relay (p/n MAMROS0088) to prevent excessive vehicle battery drain. Finally, the TX/RX mini-UHF connector (half-duplex) provides connection for an RF antenna and the RX port is capped with a nylon plug. For full-duplex radios, the RX port has a TNC connect
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MM102014V1, Rev. G Figure 3-4: CH-103 Control Head Rear Panel 3.11 V-TAC REAR PANEL As shown in Figure 3-5, the V-TAC consists of an RF Combiner and two radio units, assembled to allow operation from a single antenna. One of the radio units, the Mobile Radio Unit (MRU), is configured as a mobile radio. The second radio unit, the VRB, is configured to operate with a base station frequency plan. Each unit requires connection to a DC power source. All cable connections are color coded on th
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 4 BASIC OPERATION 4.1 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS OVERVIEW The front panel of the dash-mounted M-803 mobile radio is identical to the front panel of the CH-103 control head utilized in remote/trunk-mounted M-803 and V-TAC radio installations. It includes a 19-character 2-line display, menu and select buttons for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre- set buttons, a power button/rotary volume dial, a microphone connector. See Figure 4-1. Table 4-1 lists all front p
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MM102014V1, Rev. G Table 4-1: Front Panel Controls and Functions PART FUNCTION 3 POWER • Push to turn the radio on . 4 Button/Volume Dial • Push and hold for approximately one-half (0.5) of a second to turn the radio off. • Twist clockwise to increase volume. • Twist counter-clockwise to decrease volume. Mic Connection • Connect hand-held, hands-free, DTMF microphone, speaker-mic, or headset here. EMERGENCY • Pressing the EMERGENCY button, if enabled through button programming, wi
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MM102014V1, Rev. G Icons Network Connectivity (OTP Mode) Volume Level Two Text Lines Figure 4-2: Sample Display (Talk Group Menu Session) 4.2.1 Network Connectivity Icon (OTP Mode Only) The illuminated network connectivity icon (refer to Table 4-2) indicates network connectivity has been achieved. This icon will always be illuminated when the powered radio is connected to the “network.” Transmitting voice communications may be possible even if the Network Connectivity
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MM102014V1, Rev. G 4.2.5 Dwell Display When not engaged in menu selection, the 2-line display defaults to the user-defined default display, known as the “dwell display.” The top line indicates the currently selected talk group. The bottom line 5 indicates the currently selected profile, received talk group/caller ID/alias , V-TAC mode, V-TAC channel, or radio channel. To set one of these bottom line options, press the Select button from the dwell display. Table 4-2: Display Parts and Func
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MM102014V1, Rev. G Table 4-3: Basic Menu Structure Radio Displays Menu Name Usage Notes (top and bottom lines) To/From Dwell Display ▲ ▼ registration, RF sync and Engineering transceiver status codes Displays radio system connection data. Display (Menu may not be avail- bit-error rates For engineering use. See page 54. able per programming.) and RSSI data ▲ ▼ OFF/ON Use ◄ or ► to toggle between OFF/ON. Silent Emergency “SilentEmerg” Press Select to enable. ▲ ▼ current
