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Operator’s Manual
MM23016
Rev. C, Apr/08
M/A-COM
M7200 Series
Digital Mobile Radio
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MM23016, Rev. C MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE - Nov/06 Initial Release. A Jun/07 Included EDACS, Conventional, and P25 operation and updated OpenSky operation. Included MPE information for motorcycle installations and added antennas to Table 2-1 B Sep/07 per RG-AN-0251XX. C Apr/08 Updated OpenSky operation information. Added P25 Trunking. M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on ho
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MM23016, Rev. C 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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MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7.17 ADJUSTING DISPLAY AND BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS.................................28 7.18 STEALTH MODE ......................................................................................................................28 7.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode ..................................................................................................29 7.18.2 Disabling Stealth Mode ..................................................................
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MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 8.4 DIRECT ACCESS ......................................................................................................................46 8.5 FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY.......................................................................................46 8.5.1 Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits)............................................................................47 8.5.2 Feature Encryption Data Stream..........................................
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MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9.11.3 Sending an Individual Call ............................................................................................68 9.12 SCAT OPERATION...................................................................................................................68 9.13 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS.................................................................................68 9.13.1 Receiving a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) .....
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MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 11.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS ...........................................................................................................85 11.2 MESSAGES................................................................................................................................86 11.3 ALERT TONES ..........................................................................................................................87 11.4 MENU..........................
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MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page FIGURES Figure 7-1: System Model .......................................................................................................................18 Figure 7-2: Scan Model ...........................................................................................................................18 Figure 7-3: Typical Display.....................................................................................................................21 Fig
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MM23016, Rev. C 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 th
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MM23016, Rev. C 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 e
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MM23016, Rev. C 2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your MA/COM, Inc. M7200 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 o
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MM23016, Rev. C 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. • Instructions in the M7200 Radio Installation Manual, includ
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MM23016, Rev. C 2.2.3 Approved Accessories This radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF guidelines when used with the M/A-COM accessories supplied or designated for use with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations. For a list of M/A-COM approved accessories refer to the product manuals, M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog, or contact M/A-COM at 1-800-368-3277. 2.2.4 Contact Information
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MM23016, Rev. C 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 trun
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MM23016, Rev. C 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 M7200 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. Followin
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MM23016, Rev. C 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The M7200 mobile is a state-of-the-art radio that operates seamlessly between the 800 MHz frequency band and the 700 MHz frequency band. The M7200 is designed to meet the critical communications demands of public service users and complies with MIL-STD-810F specifications. ® The M7200 is capable of supporting multiple operating modes, including OpenSky digital operation, ® TM EDACS or ProVoice trunked modes, P25 digital trunked mode, P25 digital conven
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MM23016, Rev. C 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
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MM23016, Rev. C 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. 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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MM23016, Rev. C 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 automatica
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MM23016, Rev. C 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 personality contains encrypted talk groups or if the user is authorized for, and intends to use, manual encryption, User Login must be performed. This requires a system model control head so
