PM1200 Mobile Radio User Guide
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1. and Group Number gt 3 If the selected group is removed from the group scan list the display shows SKIP and lt Group Number gt The _ are not shown SELECTIVE CALL Sending Selective Call 1 Press the PTT button to transmit the displayed ID number 2 After the tone speak into the microphone Answering a Selective Call 1 When receiving a Selective Call the display shows SEL CALL You will hear a special tone 2 Press the PTT button to answer the call Continuous medium pitched tone Group of 3 medium pitched tones Short low pitched tone Short medium pitched tone Short high pitched tone Group of 6 medium pitched tones Emergency alarm Unsuccessful power up Radio failed self test Radio not ready for use Contact your service representative Time out timer warning Transmission time will expire in ten seconds Time out timer Release PTT out button Transmission was terminated Valid key press A key press was accepted Successful power up Radio passed self test The selective call successful received and decoded Selective Call received Q MOTOROLA Motorola Inc 1301 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg IL60196 1078 USA MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo ASTRO and SmartZone are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 20062. 22 Radio Firmware Features 10 12 Revert Memory Channel 2 The assigned Memory Channel 2 PF button allows you to immediately change to the associated programmed channel 10 13 Selectable Tone The assigned Selectable Tone PF button allows you to use the channel selector knob to select a PL Tone 10 14 Alpha Numeric This feature allows you to switch the display between Group Channel Number and Group Channel name Alpha Numeric by pressing the assigned Alpha Numeric PF button A tone will sound each time you switch between numerical and alpha numerical display 10 15 Intercom This feature requires dual control head configuration Press the assigned IC PF button to turn the Intercom feature ON or OFF While ON you can press the PTT button to communicate to another control head operator without transmitting over the air When this PF button is pressed a tone sounds and appears on the display The Intercom can also be used while receiving a call PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 23 Radio Firmware Features 10 16 Horn Alert You can toggle the Horn Alert function ON or OFF by pressing the assigned HA PF button If this feature is set to ON the Horn Alert will activate when a call is received from the base station When HA is ON a tone sounds and appears on the display 10 17 Home Channel You can press the assigned Home PF button in order to select the preprogrammed Home
3. Channel 10 18 Unassigned This option will not assign any function to the programmable button 10 19 Noise Blanker To reduce the car noise The Noise Blanker feature in the radio helps to eliminate local noises which can be particularly troublesome in VHF Low Band frequency spectrum This feature can be toggled ON or OFF by pressing the assigned Noise Blanker PF Button for an appropriate length of time 10 20 Scan List Select You can select the scan list between USER and DEALER by pressing the assigned Scan List SEL PF button 24 Radio Firmware Features 10 21 Selected Channel Priority This feature checks user assigned Priority Channel as you scan the other channels When you press the assigned Selected Channel Priority PF button the current channel sets to the channel selector knob is converted to Priority Channel and the radio enters scan mode 10 22 Audio Volume Attenuation To set the audio output to the associated programmed level press the Audio Volume Attenuation PF button Audio output will remain at this level even if you attempt to change the volume level with the volume control knob The normal audio output level will resume when the Audio Volume Attenuation PF button is pressed again This feature only applies to the external speaker 10 23 Scan Select Pressing the Scan Select PF button allows the currently selected channel to be included in or excluded from the scan list Wh
4. It will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking Dual Watch feature can be stopped by pressing the assigned Dual Watch PF button again The operation will revert to the channel to which the channel selector knob is set to 10 5 Talkaround You can assign any PF button to Repeater Talkaround feature via programming data The PF button allows you to toggle between Repeater mode operation and Talkaround mode operation The Repeater Talkaround feature allows you to change the operational mode from Repeater which requires the radio to transmit on the receive frequency of its associated repeater and receive on the Repeater s transmit frequency to Talkaround mode operation which allows a radio to bypass the repeater and talk directly to another radio by transmitting on the radio s programmed receive frequency This features has no effect on simplex channels After pressing the button TAKARD is displayed on the LCD Talkaround must follow decode data setting 10 6 Squelch Level When the assigned SQL PF button is pressed a tone sounds and SQL appears on the display with the current Squelch Level You can then select the desired level by rotating the channel selector knob After the selection press the assigned PF button A tone sounds and the display returns to the normal channel PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 21 Radio Firmware Features 10 7 Dimmer The assigned PF Button adjusts the
5. and international standards and guidelines listed below regarding human exposure to radio frequency 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 RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting during talking not when it is receiving listening or in standby mode Your Motorola two way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47 CFR part 2 sub part J American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 2005 Edition International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 e ANATEL Brazil Regulatory Authority Resolution 256 April 11 2001 additional requirements for SMR cellular and PCS product certification PM120
6. channels The groups programmed in the programming data can be selected via the A WButton 2 0 Frequency Band The frequency range for PM1200 mobile is as follow Low Band A 29 7 37 MHz Low Band B 37 50 MHz 3 0 Power Level The PM1200 mobile has two power levels High Power Hi and Low Power Low The power levels can be set via the CPS and must be set for each channel The Hi Low power can also be toggled using one of the four PF buttons on the front of the radio Low power level is set to 50W and High power level is set to 120W Default factory setting is 120W PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 9 Radio Firmware Features 4 0 LED Indications The following table describes the LED indications of the radio Table 1 LED Indications Radio Status Tx LED Busy DSC LED color LED color color Transmitting Solid Red iG Receiving signal with Solid TPL DPL enabled Green Receiving signal with EEBLI 9 TPL DPL disabled LT ime Scan landed on Rx Solid Channel with TPL DPL Green enabled Scan landed on Rx Channel with TPL DPL disabled Incorrect setting of the Blinking volume selector knob amp channel selector knob see Default Status Check DSC on page 12 10 Radio Firmware Features 5 0 Self Test When the radio is on the radio performs a routine check to initialize and check for any possible hardware errors before actual usage When there is an error during the self test a
7. com rfhealth Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control station or as a fixed unit the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed on page iii The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible As with all fixed site antenna installations it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements signage and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded For additional installation information see the guidelines for minimum separation distances provided above in the RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions section of this document Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility NOTE Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility It may be necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any electronic equipment used in or around vehicles or nea
8. in use and press the PTT Push To Talk button on the side of the microphone the TX indicator will appear or the TX indicator will glow red While holding in the PTT button speak into the microphone clearly and then release the PTT button to receive PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head T Basic Operation of the Transceiver Selecting Groups and Channels Press the A or W button repeatedly if necessary to select different group of channels Turn the channel selector knob to select different channel within the current group Automatic Time Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time out you must limit the length of each transmission During transmission a beep will sound ten seconds before time out Another beep will sound just before the deadline The TX indicator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter To resume transmission release the PTT button and wait for the penalty timer to expire if you press the PTT button before the timer expires the timer restarts and you will have to wait for another penalty period Radio Firmware Features Radio Firmware Features 1 0 Number of Channels Groups The PM1200 mobile is capable of supporting up to 250 channels The 250 channel memories can each be programmed with an 8 character channel name The 250 channel capacity may be partitioned into as many as 250 memory groups where the total number of channels should be 250
9. open microphone monitor 12 2 PM1200 Quik Call II Decoder Option Board Features Quik Call II decoder decodes either single tone or a sequence of two tones The Quik Call Il tones are normally located within the audible frequency range The software supports the Quik Call II Decoder for the following radio features Call Alert with Voice and Selective Call The Quik Call Il supported features are the Quik Call Individual Call and the Quik Call Group Call The PM1200 Quik Call Decoder only supports Tone A and Tone B Subject to availability PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 27 Radio Firmware Features 13 0 Ignition Sense The purpose of the ignition sense is to avoid drainage of the car battery while the car is off To activate ignition sense press power button and PF2 button simultaneously and the display will show ING ON To disable the function press the power button and PF2 button simultaneously and the display will show ING OFF Please refer to the PM1200 installation manual before installation 28 Accessories Accessories Motorola provides the following approved accessories to improve the productivity of your PM1200 mobile two way radio For a list of Motorola approved antennas batteries and other accessories visit the following web site http www motorola com governmentandenterprise Speakers Part No Description HSN8145 _ 7 oWatt Exter
10. the company 36 Commercial Warranty and Service which sold you the Product it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service You can also call Motorola at 1 888 567 7347 US Canada V WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER A B C 3 Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner Defects or damage from misuse accident water or neglect Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modification or adjustment Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications disassemblies or repairs including without limitation the addition to the Product of non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible Rechargeable batteries if e any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of tampering e the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service other than the Product for which it is specified Freight costs to the repair depot A Product which due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software firmware in the Product does not function in
11. the radio is actively receiving carrier is present or when an invalid tone is present PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 13 Radio Firmware Features 8 2 Scan List The list of channels that the radio scans and other parameters associated with scan members are specified in the scan list Each scan list can be configured in the CPS Scan List has a collection of groups and each group consists of User Scan List Dealer Scan List Priority Scan Channel and Multiple Group Selection 9 0 Standard Conventional Operation Conventional operations of the radio are Carrier Squelch operation TPL DPL and Invert DPL Different groups of radio users share the same frequency or channel community repeater Without the use of Private Line PL tones codes each individual group would constantly listen to the transmissions of all groups this is known as Carrier Squelch operation Private Line operation is done by outfitting members of each group with radios with a unique PL tone code Their radios will then only unmute to transmissions made by other members of their group If radios are set to only unmute when a transmission includes their own PL tone code then they are not disturbed by conversations of other groups The sub audible code that is added to the voice unmutes only those radios with an identical PL tone code There are two forms of PL available Tone Private Line TPL and Digital Private Line DPL TPL signal consists of a sub a
12. to 2 inches away from the mouth 10 Channel Selector Knob Used to select the operating channel 11 Programmable Function Buttons PF button These buttons can be programmed to special functions such as Toggle High Low Power Selection Monitor Dimmer Talkaround Toggle Scan On Off Dual Watch Squelch Level Emergency opeaker Change Public Address Revert Memory Channel 1 Revert Memory Channel 2 Selectable Tone Alpha Numeric Intercom Horn Alert Home Channel Noise Blanker Scan List Select Selected Channel Priority Audio Volume Attenuation Scan Select Group ocan Select and Unassigned function as determined by your network requirements and programmed by your MOTOROLA dealer 12 Internal Speaker The internal speaker allows audio to be heard when receiving a call Internal speaker is enabled unless the external speaker is connected PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 5 Controls amp Connectors REAR Heatsink 1 Antenna Socket The 50 ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here using a Mini UHF connector 2 13 4 V DC Power Connector The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 4 pin connector Use only the supplied fused cable extended if necessary for power connec
13. 0 Mobile Radio with Control Head lil RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures Guidelines User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met Instructions Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50 of the time To transmit talk push the Push To Talk PTT button or for radios equipped with VOX speak into the microphone The red LED will illuminate when the radio is transmitting To receive calls release the PTT button or for radios equipped with VOX stop talking The red LED will extinguish when the radio stops transmitting Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away as shown in Table 1 from the body of a vehicle with a properly installed antenna This separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed according to installation instructions externally mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in the standards listed above NOTE Table 1 b
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16. PL DPL is a Motorola term for CDCSS DPL is a digital format transmitted with the carrier DPL gives more use and privacy on a frequency DPL is selectable via the CPS for individual personality Each personality can have different Squelch type to transmit and receive 9 2 2 1 DPL Encode Transmit DPL is the modulation of a sub audible code on a carrier frequency The sub audible code is summed with microphone audio prior to modulation If DPL is selected the radio will transmit DPL code on the selected conventional personality The DPL code determines which code the conventional personality will transmit 16 Radio Firmware Features 9 2 2 2 DPL Decode Receive DPL is used in detection of a sub audible code that is used in the unmuting rules of the radio If DPL is selected the radio will receive digital private line code on the selected conventional personality The DPL code determines which code the conventional personality will attempt to decode 9 2 3 Inverted DPL Inverted DPL inverts Digital Private Line DPL signals when they are received by the radio Inverted coding allows more traffic usage on frequencies If DPL Invert is enabled on the transmit radio but not on the receive radio then the receive radio will not unmute If DPL Invert is enabled on the receive radio but not on the transmit radio then the receive radio will not unmute If DPL Invert is enabled on both the receive radio and the transmit r
17. User Guide Mobile Radio HIL ENG MON SCN A NU WES n T P TR J i N SSS This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name Motorola Inc Address 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Plantation FL 33322 USA Phone Number 1 888 567 7347 Hereby declares that the product Model Name PM1200 conforms to the following regulations FCC Part 15 subpart B section 15 107 a 15 107 d and section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device As a personal computer peripheral this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa
18. accordance with MOTOROLA s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 37 Commercial Warranty and Service the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA J Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product K Normal and customary wear and tear VI PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS MOTOROLA will defend at its own expense any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following A that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim B that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and C should the Product or parts become or in MOTOROLASs opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA at its option and expense either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non infringing or to gra
19. adio then the receive radio will unmute The encode and decode operation of this Inverted DPL should be similar to DPL except all the bits in the DPL code are inverted in the DPL operating process 9 3 TPL Reverse Burst This feature is used to transmit a Tone Private Line TPL code at the end of a transmission once the PTT button is released and while operating on the current Conventional Personality This sub audible tone causes the receiving radio to mute its speaker before loss of a carrier is detected Muting the speaker eliminates unwanted noise squelch tail during loss of carrier detection If the TPL Reverse Burst is programmed to standard or non standard via the CPS a Tone Private Line TPL shut off code will be transmitted at the end of a transmission once the PTT button is released on the current Conventional Personality PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 17 Radio Firmware Features The receiving radio will mute its speaker before loss of a carrier is detected upon receiving the TPL reverse burst If the TPL Reverse Burst is programmed to None disabled via the CPS then the TPL reverse burst will not be transmitted at the end upon the PTT button release If the TPL shut off code is not transmitted then the receiving radio will not mute its speaker before loss of a carrier is detected unwanted noise squelch tail during loss of carrier detection will be heard Table 2 shows the result of squelch tail elim
20. brightness of the display and key backlight through three levels of brightness and the fourth level completely turns off the backlight 10 8 Emergency When the assigned Emergency PF Button is pressed an Emergency call will be initiated MDC 1200 requires ANI board If the Emergency LCD and Emergency LED are disabled in the CPS the transmitting radio produces no audio or visual indications when an Emergency call is made If the Emergency LCD is enabled in the CPS the LCD backlight illuminates when the Emergency call is initiated If the Emergency LED is enabled in the CPS the Tx LED will change to solid red when an Emergency call is initiated To end an Emergency call either press and hold EMG button when receiving or turn off the transceiver 10 9 Speaker Change The assigned Speaker Change PF button allows you to select between Front Panel Front Panel amp Body or Body speakers When Body is selected a tone sounds and the speaker icon appears on the display This function can be used while receiving a call 10 10 Public Address The assigned Public Address PF button allows you to toggle the PA amplifier ON and OFF When this feature is ON a tone sounds and the PA icon appears on the display The Public Address feature can be used while receiving a call 10 11 Revert Memory Channel 1 The assigned Memory Channel 1 PF button allows you to immediately change to the associated programmed channel
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22. d manufactured and tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels In addition manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of 2 way radios These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it Please refer to the following Web sites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf fags html http www osha gov SLT C radiofrequencyradiation index html Federal Communication Commission Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile 2 way radios before they can be marketed in the U S When 2 way radios are used as a consequence of employment the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label directing users to specific user awareness information Your Motorola 2 way radio has a RF exposure product label Also your Motorola user manual or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements Compliance with RF Exposure Standard Your Motorola two way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national
23. d Toggle High Low Power PF Button 2 If High Power was previously selected LP ON will be displayed on the LCD and the low transmit power is turned ON 3 If Low Power was selected previously LP OFF will be displayed on the LCD and the high transmit power is turned ON Sending an Emergency Alarm Press the preprogrammed Emergency PF Button or Emergency Footswitch The Tx LED will blink solid red An emergency tone will sound The display shows the emergency code if the Digital ANI option board is present or EMERGENCY if the option board is not present Cancelling an Emergency Alarm Press and hold the preprogrammed Emergency PF Button when receiving or turn the radio OFF SCANNING Turning Scan On or Off 1 Press the preprogrammed Toggle Scan On Off PF Button 2 The display shows SCAN and scan is activated 3 Press the preprogrammed Toggle Scan On Off PF Button again to enter Group Scan provided minimum 2 scan groups have been created 4 The display shows G SCAN and group scan is activated Scan Select Press the preprogrammed Scan Select PF Button 2 Ifthe selected channel is added into the scan list the display shows STOP and SCN 3 If the selected channel is removed from the scan list the display shows SKIP Group Scan Select 1 Press the preprogrammed Group Scan Select PF Button 2 Ifthe selected group is added into the group scan list the display shows STOP
24. d by implication estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights VII GOVERNING LAW This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois USA Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance services Through its maintenance and installation program Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative or an authorized Motorola dealer PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 39 Commercial Warranty and Service Express Service Plus ESP is an optional extended service coverage plan which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shipment from the factory or the date of delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two way radio dealer For more information about ESP contact the Motorola Radio Support Center 2204 Galvin Drive Elgin IL 60123 1 800 227 6772 40 PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head Quick Reference Card Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product read
25. data will be cloned Model number Serial Number amp Tuning Parameters will not be cloned 12 0 The Option Board Features The PM1200 Digital ANI ENCODER MDC1200 amp DTMF Identification Encoder and the PM1200 Quik Call II Decoder are available for the PM1200 mobile 12 1 PM1200 Digital ANI Encoder PM1200 Digital ANI Encoder is the option board capable of PTT ANI PTT ID and Emergency ANI in MDC 1200 or DTMF signaling The unit provides Automatic Numeric Identification of a specific radio transmitter each time the microphone PTT button is pressed Emergency messages are sent by pressing the assigned Emergency PF button Manual DTMF generation is available as well as automatic ANI 26 Radio Firmware Features MDC 1200 is a 1200 baud pre coded MSK signaling system intended for use in both limited and full function terminals for both voice shared and dedicated channel data applications A logical 1 is represented by 1800Hz and a logical 0 by 1200Hz It is used to enhance basic voice communications by adding digital data communication to the system 12 1 1 PM1200 Digital ANI Encoder Option Board Features The PM1200 Digital ANI Encoder option board has the following features o ANI sent at beginning end or both o Go ahead beep sounds when ready for voice transmission O Courtesy beep transmitted when radio is unkeyed o Emergency message sent with Emergency button pressed o DTMF ANI o Emergency message
26. e price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used In connection with the Product or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 35 Commercial Warranty and Service excluded from this warranty Because each system which may use the Product is unique MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty ll GENERAL PROVISIONS This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA S responsibilities re
27. elow lists the recommended lateral distance for people in an uncontrolled environment from the body of a vehicle with an approved properly installed transmitting antenna i e monopoles over a ground plane or dipoles at several different ranges of rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle Table 1 Rated Power of Vehicle Installed Mobile Two Way Radio and Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Vehicle Body Mobile Radio Rated Minimum Lateral Distance from Power see Note Vehicle Body 111 to 125 watts 5 0 feet When a mobile radio is used in conjunction with another co located transmitter such as a Vehicular Repeater it is the vehicle operator s responsibility to take appropriate steps to keep bystanders at the required separation distance from the vehicle to ensure compliance with the FCC s RF energy exposure limits for the general population See the co located transmitter s user manual for more details NOTE If you are not sure of the rated power of your radio contact your Motorola representative or dealer and supply the radio model number found on the radio model label If you can not determine the rated power out then assure 5 0 feet separation from the body of the vehicle The maximum power shown on the FCC Grant may be higher than the rated power allowing for production variation Mobile Antenna Installation Guidelines These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicl
28. en the channel is included SCN appears on the LCD Scan Select can only be assigned as a long press PF button 10 24 Group Scan Select Pressing the assigned Group Scan Select PF button allows the group currently selected to be included or excluded as a Group Scan member When the group is included STOP is displayed on the LCD When the Group Scan Select PF button is pressed again the current group is removed from the scan list and SKIP is displayed on the LCD Group Scan Select can only be assigned as a long press PF button PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 25 Radio Firmware Features 11 0 Entering Programming Mode Connect the TELCO programming cable from the personal computer to the PM1200 mobile To enter programming mode press and hold the power button and PF3 button simultaneously for a few seconds The control head will display PC CLONE Then programming can be done via the personal computer 11 1 Radio CPS Radio Cloning This feature allows cloning of the CPS configurable radio programming data and personalities information between two radios via the CPS Cloning can be done only if the Target and the Source radios are of the same model type and firmware version When the radio enters cloning mode a momentary tone sounds and PC CLONE appears on the display Cloning process will be aborted off both the Target and the Source radios are of different model During cloning only the CPS configurable
29. es or vehicles with appropriate ground planes e Antennas should be installed in the center area of the roof or the trunk lid taking into account exposure conditions of backseat passengers and according to the specific instructions and restrictions in the Radio Installation Manual along with the requirements of the antenna supplier e Trunk lid installations are limited to vehicles with clearly defined flat trunk lids and in some cases to specific radio models and antennas See the Radio Installation Manual for specific information on how and where to install specific types of approved antennas to facilitate recommended operating distances to all potentially exposed persons Use only the Motorola approved supplied antenna or a Motorola approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may result in non compliance with RF Safety Standards Approved Accessories This radio has been tested and meets RF Safety Standards when used with the Motorola accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories may result in non compliance with RF Safety Standards Foralist of Motorola approved antennas visit the following Web site which lists approved accessories for your radio model http www motorola com cgiss index shtml Additional Information For additional information on exposure requirements or other training information visit http www motorola
30. es available press and hold the PTT button to transmit release the PTT button to receive LED INDICATIONS Press the PTT button to transmit Receiving signal with TPL DPL enabled Receiving signal with TPL DPL disabled Scan landed on Rx Channel with TPL DPL enabled Scan landed on Rx Channel with TPL DPL disabled Turn at the Volume Selector knob or Channel selector knob Steady Red Normal transmission Solid Green Call received Solid Green Call received Solid Green Call received Solid Green Call received Blinking Orange Incorrect preset position of the Volume Selector Knob amp Channel Selector Knob STATUS ANNUNCIATORS MON blinking Quiet Monitor All active traffic on the selected channel in being monitored without noise Noise Monitor All active traffic on the selected channel in being monitored with noise Scan List Channel The current selected channel is in the scan list Ammundator mdiaion Speaker ON The external speaker is ON or the external speaker and the control head speaker are ON Speaker Mute The external and control head speaker are mute sp blinking Selectable Tone The predefined Sub Audio Squelch System is operating on the current Conventional Personality Horn Alert eg The external alarm feature is ON Public Address The Public Address amplifier is ON GENERAL FEATURES Selecting Transmit Power Level 1 Press the preprogramme
31. garding the Product Repair replacement or refund of the purchase price at MOTOROLASs option is the exclusive remedy THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Ill STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY This warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state IV HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE You must provide proof of purchase bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number in order to receive warranty service and also deliver or send the Product item transportation and insurance prepaid to an authorized warranty service location Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations If you first contact
32. ination on the receiving radio based on the TPL reverse burst setting on transmit and receive radio Table 2 Squelch Tail Elimination Results TPL Tx Reverse Burst Setting Squelch Tail Elimination TPL Tx Reverse Burst TPL Tx Reverse Burst on Transmitting Radio on Receiving Radio Non Standard Non Standard When Reverse Burst is enabled in the CPS the TPL Reverse Burst that is transmitted at the end of the transmission changes the phase prior to the removal of the carrier to eliminate the squelch tail There are 2 formats in use Advances the phase of the tone 240 degree forward Advances the phase of the tone 180 degree forward This setting is programmable via the CPS 18 Radio Firmware Features 10 0 Programmable Function Button There are four Programmable Function PF buttons available Each button has two assigned features when the radio is turned on One feature is for short press and the other feature is for long press The features that can be assigned to the PF buttons are 1 Toggle High Low Power 2 Monitor 3 Toggle Scan On Off 4 Dual Watch o lalkaround 6 Squelch Level 7 Dimmer 8 Emergency 9 Speaker Change 10 Public Address 11 Revert Memory Channel 1 12 Revert Memory Channel 2 13 Selectable Tone 14 Alpha Numeric 15 Intercom 16 Horn Alert 17 Home Channel 18 Unassigned 19 Noise Blanker To reduce the car noise 20 Scan List Select 21 Selected Channel Priority PM1200 Mobile Radi
33. ion provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to February 2002 RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for FCC Occupational Use Requirements NOTICE This radio is intended for use in occupational controlled conditions where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer or any other use This 2 way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency RF spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance It uses radio frequency RF energy or radio waves to send and receive calls RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy Other forms include but are not limited to sunlight and x rays RF energy however should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy which when used improperly can cause biological damage Very high levels of x rays for example can damage tissues and genetic material Experts in science engineering medicine health and industry work with organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection All Motorola 2 way radios are designe
34. ll Alert Channel Coded Squelch Conventional Digital Private Line DPL Coded Squelch FCC LCD Mode Monitoring Conventional Operation Glossary A one way alert with audio and or display messages A group of characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs radio parameters and encryption encoding Tone Private Line or Digital Private Line Used on conventional channels to make sure you hear only the communication meant for you Typically refers to radio to radio communications sometimes through a repeater You share a frequency or frequencies with other users without the aid of a central controller to assign communication channels Therefore you should monitor each channel before transmitting to avoid interfering with another user who may be transmitting A continuous sub audible data signal transmitted with the carrier Federal Communications Commission Liquid Crystal Display A programmed combination of operating parameters for example a channel or talkgroup Press a programmed Monitor button to listen to another user active on the channel This way you may be prevented from talking over someone else s conversation PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 33 Glossary Push To Talk PTT button Repeater RF Squelch Talkgroup Tone Private Line PL Coded Squelch 34 The PTT button engages the transmitter and puts the radio in transmit send ope
35. med with a 8 character channel name Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on the CPU and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the CPS Telco programming cable AARKN408 The following pages list the advanced features of PM1200 transceiver You may wish to consult your Network Administrator regarding details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 1 PM1200 Operating Manual For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U S Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U S Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406 0 to 406 1 MHz which is reserved for use by distress beacons Do not attempt to program this apparatus under any circumstances for operation in the frequency range 406 0 406 1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America Controls amp Connectors Controls amp Connectors Front Panel 1 Power Button Press power button to turn the transceiver ON and OFF 2 TX Indicator The LED lights up solid red when the radio is transmitting 3 Busy Indicator The LED lights up solid green when the channel is busy 4 Liquid Crystal Display The display includes an 8 character alpha numeric section showing channel and group names status and identi
36. n error code will appear Description of the error codes is as follow Error1 General communication data error Most likely caused by one of the listed conditions in the Programming Problems section Error2 Incompatible administrative data Overhead programming data which is not displayed by the programming software is incompatible with the radio This also occurs occasionally during radio to radio cloning 6 0 Radio Configuration The features described below are set as radio wide setting 6 1 Time Out Timer Time Out Timer TOT is the maximum amount of communication time allowed per transmission while operating the radio Once this time expires the transmission is automatically terminated TOT is set through the CPS The transmit time out timer can be set between 0 5 to 7 5 minutes in increment of 0 5 minutes or unlimited When a call is initiated the radio starts the transmit time out timer During transmission the radio generates a time out timer warning tone ten seconds before time out indicating that the radio is about to stop transmitting Another beep will sound just before the deadline To resume transmission release the PTT button and wait for the penalty timer to expire If you press the PTT button before penalty timer expires the timer will restart and you will have to wait for another penalty period PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 11 Radio Firmware Features 6 2 Default Status Check DSC Yo
37. nal Speaker RSN4001 _ 13W External Speaker Microphones Part No Description RMN5068 _ Desktop Microphone AARMN4025 _ Microphone AARMN4027 _ Visor Mounted Microphone AARMN4038 _ Heavy Duty Microphone Switches Part No Description RLN4836 Emergency Footswitch RLN4856 Footswitch with remote PTT RLN4857 Pushbutton with remote PTT RLN4858 Gooseneck with Remote PTT PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 29 Accessories Miscellaneous Part No Description AAREX4617__ Telephone Style Handset Kit HKLN4339 Spare Fuse Kit GKN6272 _ External Alarm Relay amp Cable Antenna Part No Description RAB4002_ RB Low Band Antenna 29 7 36MHz RAB4003_RB Low Band Antenna 36 42MHz RAB4004 RB Low band Antenna 42 50MHz 30 Accessories Signaling Boards Part No Description HKLN4345 _ PM1200 Interface Board for Option Boards HKLN4346 _ PM1200 Quik Call II Decoder Option Board HKLN4347 PM1200 Digital ANI Encoder Option Board Subject to availability Cables Part No Description AARKNA081 _ Telco Programming Cable HKKN4019 Power Cable 33 ft HKLN4340 _ Power Cable 20ft HKKN4017 Remote Mount Cable 8 ft HKKN4018 Remote Mount Cable 33 ft HKLN4341 _ Remote Mount Cable 20ft HKN9327BR PM1200 Ignition Switch Cable PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 31 Accessories Notes 32 Glossary Ca
38. nswering a call if driving conditions so require Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not mount or place a mobile radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area Air bags inflate with great force If a radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle Caution Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted vi To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas WARNING For radios installed in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas refer to the U S National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 58 for storage handling and or container information
39. nt such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for 38 Commercial Warranty and Service the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced copied distributed modified in any way or used to produce any derivative thereof No other use including without limitation alteration modification reproduction distribution or reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is permitted No license is grante
40. o with Control Head 19 Radio Firmware Features 22 Audio Volume Attenuation 23 Scan Select 24 Group Scan Select 10 1 Toggle High Low Power Refer to Power Level on page 9 10 2 Monitor This feature allows you to listen to current channels of Conventional dispatch type Monitor mode places receiver in Carrier Squelch overriding receive PL or CTCSS signaling This is a press and hold feature which is assigned to a PF Button The MON icon appears on the LCD when you press the assigned Monitor PF button The Monitor PF Button automatically sets the short press as quiet monitoring and the long press as noise monitoring Both presses will override PL or Open depending on setting 10 3 Toggle Scan On Off The assigned button toggles between Scan On and Scan Off when you press the assigned Toggle PF button The radio will sound and SCAN will be displayed on LCD Press the assigned Toggle PF Button again to enter Group Scan G SCAN will be displayed on the LCD provided the radio is in the group which has been selected as Group Scan member and there are more than two group scan members programmed in this radio 20 Radio Firmware Features 10 4 Dual Watch This feature is similar to the Scan feature except that only two channels are monitored the current operating channel and the Priority channel The radio will search the two channels when you press the assigned Dual Watch PF button
41. otorola Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Furthermore Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability function or design Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo and FLASHport are registered in the U S Patent amp Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2007 Printed in the USA PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head vil Notes vill Contents PM1200 Control Head i Declaration of Conformity 0 0 0 ec eccceccceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeesseeeseeeseeeseeeaees i Computer Software Copyrights essere vii Documentation Copyrights ccccccceeccseeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseueeseeeseeeseeess vii Bitre zl atr beet Terrence vil PM1200 Operating Manual ccccccceccceeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeesaeeeaeeeaes 1 COMMIS e CONMCCIONS eus ieee estate a a ond fas ete sade 3 POW Fcc Meds esate cotidianos en tM S D E Qu DEL I ELE 3 REAR Heatsink uod ima suites poser atc pa quieta uacua albus aaeain 6 Basic Operation of the Transceiver cccccee
42. r fixed site antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if any procedures need to be followed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment or device PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head V Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic control modules such as ABS engine or transmission controls the radio should be installed only by an experienced installer and the following precautions should be used when installing the radio 1 Refer to the manufacturer s instructions or other technical bulletins for recommendations on radio installation 2 Before installing the radio determine the location of the electronic control modules and their harnesses in the vehicle 3 Route all radio wiring including the antenna transmission line as far away as possible from the electronic control units and associated wiring Driver Safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive Always obey them When using your radio while driving please Give full attention to driving and to the road Pull off the road and park before making or a
43. ration when pressed Press this button to transmit release it to receive A conventional radio feature in which you talk through a receive transmit facility repeater that re transmits received signals in order to improve communications range and coverage Radio Frequency A part of the general frequency spectrum between the audio and infrared light regions about 10 kHz to 10 000 000 MHz The muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre determined threshold With carrier squelch you hear all channel activity which exceeds the radio s pre set Squelch Level An organization or group of radio users who communicate with each other using the same communication path A continuous sub audible tone transmitted with the carrier Commercial Warranty and Service Commercial Warranty and Service Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG MOTOROLA INC MOTOROLA warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication Products listed below Product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below PM 1200 Mobile Units Two 2 Year Product Accessories One 1 Year Motorola at its option will at no charge either repair the Product with new or reconditioned parts replace it with a new or reconditioned Product or refund the purchas
44. s codes will be transmitted If a conventional personality is configured via the CPS to receive CSQ no PL tones codes will be checked The radio will unmute upon detection of carrier squelch 9 2 PL Operation PL is a Motorola term for CTCSS PL is a sub audible tone code used to create unique private communication groups There are two types of PL which in generic terms known as Tone Private Line TPL and Digital Private Line DPL 9 2 1 Tone Private Line TPL You can select TPL from the CPS for individual personality Each personality has different Squelch type to transmit and receive PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 15 Radio Firmware Features 9 2 1 1 TPL Encode Conventional channels with activated Tone Private Line settings transmit with the selected Tone Private Line code transmit TPL If TPL is selected the radio will transmit the TPL code on the selected conventional personality The TPL code determines which code the conventional personality will transmit 9 2 1 2 TPL Decode Receive TPL is used upon detection of a sub audible tone that is used in the unmuting rules of the radio When the radio decodes the correct TPL sub audible tone that is continuously modulated onto the carrier the radio uses this information to determine if the speaker should be unmuted The Rx TPL code determines which code the conventional personality will attempt to decode amp unmute the radio 9 2 2 Digital Private Line D
45. the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Caution FXPOSure booklet enclosed with your radio ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions on page ii Channel Group Keys Power LCD Display Button R Volume Channel Selector a Selector KHob icrophone Knob PF Buttons BASIC OPERATION Turning the Radio On and Off Push the Power Button to turn it on When the radio is powered on the display shows the name of the channel You will hear a high pitched good power up tone If your radio shows an error on power up contact your system manager for assistance Selecting Channel and Group 1 Press the Channel Group Keys to select the desired Channel Group 2 Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select the desired channel Monitoring Conventional Modes Press the preprogrammed Monitor PF Button The display will show MON Cancelling Monitoring Press the preprogrammed Monitor PF Button Receiving 1 Select the desired group and channel 2 Turnthe Volume Selector Knob to adjust the volume Transmitting Conventional Modes 1 Select the desired group and channel 2 Turn the Volume Selector Knob to adjust the volume 3 When a mode becom
46. tion 3 20 Pin Accessory Connector Connect the accessory connector to this 20 Pin jack This connector can be used to connect the external speaker vehicular hands free and other supported accessories Basic Operation of the Transceiver Basic Operation of the Transceiver Important Before turning on the radio for the first time please ensure that the power connections are connected properly and that an antenna is connected to the antenna jack Switching Power ON OFF Push the power switch to turn on the radio The display will illuminate The radio will start up on the last channel used prior to shut down during the previous operating session Turn the channel selector knob to choose the desired operating channel A channel name will appear on the display If you want to select the operating channel from a different group press the A or W button to select the different group that you want before selecting the operating channel Setting the Volume Turn the volume selector knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it If no signal is present press and hold the MON button for more than 1 2 second Background noise will now be heard and you may set the volume selector knob to the desired audio level Press and hold the MON button more than 1 2 second to decrease the noise and resume normal quiet monitoring Transmitting To transmit wait until the BUSY indicator is off the channel is not
47. tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head Product Safety and RF Exposure Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance A N Before using this product read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet Caution enclosed with your radio ATTENTION This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements Before using this product read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions below Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Mobile Two Way Radios Installed in Vehicles or as Fixed Site Control Stations ATTENTION BEFORE USING THIS RADIO READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The informat
48. ty information and error messages Additional indicators on the display show priority channel assignments and scan include exclude selection PM1200 Mobile Radio with Control Head 3 Controls amp Connectors This channel on SELECTABLE TONE List This channel on INTERCom List This channel on Pustic AppREss or Receiver Monitor SPEAKER List This channel on Horn ALERT List This channel on Scan List Channel Group Number This channel on OPTION List M oPT gt 488 GO monsen QOR o S RI A RD SEE AE ET m MAN IAN IAN IAN AN IN IN VN This channel on AUX A B C List 8 Character Alpha numeric Display 5 Channel Group Keys Press up and down keys to change current group and to display group number or name Hold the button for more than 1 2 second to repeat the function 6 DSC Indicator When DSC feature is enabled the DSC indicator blinks orange when the position of volume selector knob and or channel selector knob are different than the preset position The DSC indicator stops blinking when you successfully set the desired position 7 Telco Connector for Microphone Connect the microphone connector to this jack 8 Volume Selector Knob Used to set the volume of the receiver Controls amp Connectors 9 Emergency Microphone Emergency microphone is enabled when the Emergency feature is activated To ensure optimum emergency performance used ata distance of 2 5 to 5 0cm 1
49. u can preset the volume selector knob to a desired volume level 0 to 10 You can also preset the channel selector knob to a desired channel via the CPS When DSC feature is enabled the DSC indicator located beneath the power button blinks orange when the position of volume selector knob and or channel selector knob are different than the preset position desired position The DSC indicator will stop blinking when you successfully set this to the programmed position 7 0 Scan Feature scan feature allows you to listen for activity on more than one conventional channel The lists of channels that the radio scans and other parameters associated with scan are specified by the Scan List When you press the Scan PF button the radio rapidly moves through the members of the Scan List looking for activity that would normally cause the speaker to unmute The radio unmutes when such activity is detected When both Tx and Rx activity has ceased the radio will return to the active scan state scan Mode can be stopped by pressing the assigned Scan PF button again if the Group Scan feature is disabled 7 1 Dual Watch This feature is similar to the Scan feature but Dual Watch only monitors the current Operating Channel and the Priority Channel The radio scans the two channels when you press the assigned Dual Watch PF button It pauses each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking You can stop the Dual Watch feature b
50. udible tone that is continuously modulated onto the carrier The receiving radio continuously monitor the carrier and if the correct sub audible tone is present the speaker will unmute to the recovered audio TPL tones are summed together with the voice information during encoding There are 39 standard sub audible Telecommunications Industry Associate TIA Electronic Industry Association EIA tones between 67 0 Hz and 250 3 Hz The radio will follow the standard for sub audible Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System CTCSS that is covered in TIA EIA 603 14 Radio Firmware Features DPL signal consists of a continuous sub audible digital signal transmitted simultaneously with a voice message DPL is similar to TPL except that a digital pattern is transmitted rather than a tone The radio will follow the standard for sub audible Continuous Digital Controlled Squelch System CDCSS that is covered in TIA EIA 603 Carrier Squelch operation does not require a sub audible signal be decoded in order to unmute the radio s speaker Likewise it does not produce a sub audible signal during transmission 9 1 Carrier Squelch Operation CSQ The radio unmutes when the carrier energy exceeds the radio designated carrier energy threshold When the energy is below the squelch threshold carrier squelch detection is not achieved and radio will remain mute If a conventional personality is configured via the CPS to transmit CSQ only no PL tone
51. y pressing the assigned PF button again The operation will revert to the channel to which the channel selector knob is set 12 Radio Firmware Features 7 2 Talkback Scan Talkback Scan allows you to transmit during scanning pause This feature can be enabled and disabled via the CPS If talkback is enabled and the radio is in scanning pause on the landed channel press the PTT button and the radio will transmit on landed channel If the talkback is disabled then the radio will not be able to transmit on the landed channel when the PTT button is pressed Instead it will transmit on the selected channel 8 0 Conventional Personality This section decribes the individual functions of the conventional personality The features described below take effect on a per channel basis It will only affect the particular channel parameter settings and allows each channel to have their own configuration These individual channel personalities can also be grouped together 8 1 Busy Channel Lockout BCLO Busy Channel Lockout BCLO is the channel lockout rules while operating on the current channel When BCLO is disabled via the CPS you can transmit even if the radio is actively receiving Press the PTT button to unmute the speaker When BCLO on carrier is enabled via the CPS you are not allowed to transmit when the radio is actively receiving Press the PTT button to unmute the speaker BCLO on wrong PL will not allow transmission when
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