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Operator’s Manual
MM102341V1
Rev. G, Sep/07
IP
M7100 Series
Mobile Radio
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MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE A Feb/04 Initial release. IP B Apr/04 Added MPE and FCC information for VHF, UHF-L, UHF-H, and 800MHz M7100 radios. C Jun/05 Added MPE, VHF maritime channel, and FCC information for 50W VHF mobile radio. Corrected P25 display information and added motorcycle MPE information for UHF, VHF, and 800 MHz radios. D Nov/05 Added P25 Trunked operation and Radio TextLink operation. E Feb/06 Added CE mark and EU automotive directive requirements.
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NOTICE! This device is a RF transceiver intended for land mobile radio applications. This device may have use restrictions, which require that the national authority be contacted for any system licensing requirements, frequency use, allowable power level, etc. 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ..........................................................................................7 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION..............................................................................8 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................8 2.2 COMPLIANCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 11.4 MENU....................................................................................................................... 30 11.5 FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY..................................................................... 34 11.6 SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION ......................................................... 36 11.7 LAST SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL RECALL..................................................... 37 12 TRUNKED MODE OPERATION.......................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 15.5 MACRO KEY OPERATION....................................................................................67 15.6 INTERCONNECT CALL (SYSTEM MODEL ONLY) ..........................................67 15.7 KEYPAD REMAPPING...........................................................................................68 GLOSSARY..........................................................................................................................................69 RADIO SETU
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1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS 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 WARNING symbol calls attention
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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 exercise control
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2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS IP Your M/A-COM, Inc. M7100 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 measuring R
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2.2.1 Mobile Antennas – Vehicle Installation 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 should additionally be in accordance with the following. • The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier included with the antenna. IP • Instructions in the M7100
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Table 2-2: Rated Power and Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance (Motorcycle-Installed) MOBILE RADIO RATED POWER OF RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LATERAL FREQUENCY MOTORCYCLE-INSTALLED DISTANCE FROM TRANSMITTING ANTENNA SPLIT MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIO CONTROLLED UNCONTROLLED VHF 25 Watts, (136 MHz, Antenna 54 cm 121 cm P/N: SM-LE-OM150K.125/TNC) UHF–L 25 Watts, (378 MHz, Antenna 54 cm 122 cm P/N: LE-OM406BKTNC) 25 Watts, (378 MHz, Antenna 51 cm 115 cm P/N: LE-OM420BKTNC) UHF-H 25 Watts, (450 MHz, Ante
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2.2.4 Contact Information For additional information on exposure requirements or other information, contact M/A-COM, Inc. at 1-800-528-7711 or at http://www.macom-wireless.com. 12
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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: • Heat Dissipation – When the M7100 mobile is used for an extended period time in transmit mode, the heat sink fins on top of the mobile chassis may be uncomfortable to the touch. Please exercise caution when handling or working near the mobile when it is in use
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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. IP In the United States, the M7100 Series 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 the
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5 MARITIME CHANNELS As part of FCC Equipment Authorization Part 80 licensing a maritime frequency usage plan has been included in this manual for reference. 15
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6 INTRODUCTION IP IP This manual describes how to use the M7100 Series Mobile Radio. The M7100 is a synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance mobile FM radio providing reliable two-way communications in ® the Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS ) and P25 Trunking environments, as well as, conventional communication systems. In the EDACS or P25 Trunked system mode, the user selects a communications system and group. In this mode, channel selection is transparent
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7 USER INTERFACE IP The M7100 operating controls are located on the radio's front panel (see Figure 7-1and Figure 7-2). A keypad, vacuum florescent display for radio status information and a microphone jack are on the front panel. The front panel also provides a rotary SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, POWER ON- OFF/VOLUME control, a ramp up/ramp down control, Scan add/delete control, and a SCAN ON-OFF control for scan operation. The keypad is used for manual number entry for individual calls, ac
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8 CONTROLS IP This section describes the buttons, keys and rotary knobs used to control the M7100 Series Mobile Scan and System Model radios. All functions and controls of the Scan radio operate the same as the corresponding functions and controls on the System radio. The Scan radio is equipped with a 4-button keypad and the System radio is equipped with a 16-button keypad. Many of the control buttons and keys have been or can be programmed to have a primary function and a secondary fu
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8.5 SCAN ADD/DELETE This rocker type button is used to display the current SCAN status for a group/channel and then either add or delete the group/channel from the system scan list. Pressing the add/delete button twice while the radio is actively receiving or three times when the radio is not receiving selects the last scanned channel (Last Scanned Channel Recall). 8.6 INDICATORS Transmitter enabled - ON when the radio is transmitting. BuSY - Indicates a carrier is being received
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A keylight (LED) is associated with each key or button. This can light when the associated function is active. In some conditions, the keylight can blink to indicate an action status. The keypad key functions can be remapped to any of the primary function keys using the PC programming software. It is suggested that the blank keypad (located at the back of this manual) be completed if the keypad key functions are changed. 8.7.1 Standard Keycap Configuration The Standard keycap package
