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Operator's Manual
MM101332V1
Rev. K, Sep/06
IP
P7100
Series
Portable Radios

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual MM101332V1 Rev. K, Sep/06 P7100 Series Portable Radios...
  • Page 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. This device is made under license under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 5,148,482; 5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229;...
  • Page 3 MM101332V1, Rev. K NOTICE! This device is a RF transceiver intended for land mobile radio applications. The device may have use restrictions, which require that the national authority be contacted for any system licensing requirements, frequency use, allowable power level, etc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MM101332V1, Rev. K TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION....................7 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES ....................7 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFACE/COMPATIBILITY ............8 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS....................9 OPERATING TIPS ..........................10 EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION ................... 10 3.1.1 Antenna Care and Replacement..................10 3.1.2 Electronic Devices ......................
  • Page 5 MM101332V1, Rev. K 10.4.2 Scan Model ........................32 10.5 NUISANCE DELETE (SYSTEM MODEL) ................32 10.6 BACKLIGHT ON/OFF ......................32 10.7 CONTRAST ADJUST ....................... 33 10.8 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY..................... 33 10.9 LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD ..................33 10.10 HIGH/LOW POWER ADJUSTMENT ..................33 10.10.1 Using the Menu Button....................
  • Page 6 MM101332V1, Rev. K 11.8.4 Exiting Data Cells......................53 11.8.5 Scan Lockout Mode....................... 53 11.8.6 Data Lockout Mode ....................... 53 11.9 PAGE (P25 TRUNKING ONLY) ....................53 12 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION..............55 12.1 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE ....................55 12.1.1 Transmitting a Group Call .....................

  • Page 7: Safety Training Information

    FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by M/A-COM or an antenna specifically authorized by M/A-COM for use with this radio. (Refer to Table 7-1: Options and Accessories.) •...

  • Page 8: Electromagnetic Interface/Compatibility

    FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFACE/COMPATIBILITY During transmissions, this M/A-COM radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbol Conventions

    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.

  • Page 10: Operating Tips

    MM101332V1, Rev. K OPERATING TIPS Antenna location and condition are important when operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce the range of the unit.

  • Page 11: Electronic Devices

    MM101332V1, Rev. K Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments could cause damage to the radio unit and may violate FCC regulations. (Refer to Table 7-1: Options and Accessories.) 3.1.2 Electronic Devices RF energy from portable radios may affect some electronic equipment. Most modern electronic equipment in cars, hospitals, homes, etc.

  • Page 12: Maritime Channels

    MM101332V1, Rev. K MARITIME CHANNELS As part of FCC Equipment Authorization Part 80 licensing, a maritime frequency usage plan has been included in this manual for reference. The antenna connector (between antenna and radio) is a nominal 50Ω impedance.

  • Page 13: Batteries

    (weeks, months, or longer). Conditioning requires fully charging and fully discharging the battery three (3) times using a “battery analyzer/conditioner/charger.” M/A-COM recommends either the Cadex® C7400 or the Intelligent Technologies Co. BC3506QP-5 iTECH® iQfive® battery conditioners, purchased directly from M/A-COM. These units condition a battery pack by automatically charging and discharging (cycling) the battery.

  • Page 14: Changing The Battery Pack

    MM101332V1, Rev. K CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK 5.4.1 Removing the Battery Pack Make sure the power to the radio is turned OFF. 1. Press the latch at the bottom of the battery pack. 2. Lift the battery pack from the bottom. 3.

  • Page 15: Battery Disposal

    MM101332V1, Rev. K BATTERY DISPOSAL In no instance should a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning will cause an explosion. CAUTION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL – The product you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    MM101332V1, Rev. K INTRODUCTION This manual describes how to use the P7100 series portable radio. The P7100 series radio is available without a front mounted keypad (P7130 – Select model), with a 6-button front mounted keypad (P7150 – Scan model) and with a DTMF front mounted keypad (P7170 – System model). The P7100 series radios are synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance portable FM radios providing reliable two-way ®...

  • Page 17: Options And Accessories

    Refer to the maintenance manual or to M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog for a complete list of options and accessories, including those items that do not adversely affect the RF energy exposure.
  • Page 18 MM101332V1, Rev. K DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Batteries (Wind Driven Rain) 7.5V NiCd Battery BKB 191 210/43 7.5V NiMH Battery BKB 191 210/44 Miscellaneous Accessories Speaker Mic <IS> KRY 101 1617/183 Speaker Mic Antenna Version Plus <IS> KRY 101 1617/184 Speaker Mic, Charger Compatible <IS> KRY 101 1617/185 Speaker Mic, Ant.

  • Page 19: User Interface

    MM101332V1, Rev. K USER INTERFACE Figure 8-1: Top View Figure 8-2: Side View...
  • Page 20 MM101332V1, Rev. K Figure 8-3: System Model Figure 8-4: Scan Model...

  • Page 21: Controls

    MM101332V1, Rev. K CONTROLS The radio features two rotary control knobs and an emergency button mounted on the top of the radio. Push-To-Talk, option and monitor buttons are mounted on the side. The front mounted keypad has no buttons on the P7130 Select model, six buttons on the P7150 Scan model, and 15 buttons on the P7170...

  • Page 22: Keypad (Scan And System Models Only)

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 8.1.2 Keypad (Scan and System Models Only) The keys on the Keypad have special functions and are labeled using a symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function. Numeric entry is a secondary function of the keys. Each key is described in the following subsections.
  • Page 23 MM101332V1, Rev. K Figure 8-6: System Radio Front Panel FUNCTION  Same as Scan Model.   Same as Scan Model.  Selects a specific system. If the rotary knob is used to select the system and more than 16 systems are ...

  • Page 24: Display

    MM101332V1, Rev. K DISPLAY The radio Display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 8-7). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio status messages.
  • Page 25 MM101332V1, Rev. K Table 8-1: Display Descriptions Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving Flashing – call queued Steady – special call mode (individual or telephone) Steady – during all radio transmissions Steady – transmit at low power If icon is not visible – transmit at high power Steady –...

  • Page 26: Tri-Color Led

    MM101332V1, Rev. K Figure 8-9: Tri-Color LED 8.2.2 Tri-Color LED The Tri-Color LED changes color to indicate radio status and is visible from both the front and top of the radio (see Figure 8-9). The three colors of the LED and the status they represent are: Green: Receiving Red: Unencrypted transmission...

  • Page 27: Error Messages

    MM101332V1, Rev. K MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION SYSC OFF System Scan Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan Features Off features are disabled. LOW BATT Low Battery Battery voltage has dropped to the point to where the radio is no longer able to transmit. The radio will still receive calls until the battery is discharged beyond the point of operation at which time the radio will automatically shutdown.

  • Page 28: Universal Device Connector (Udc)

    MM101332V1, Rev. K Table 8-2: Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Originate one short mid- OK to talk after pressing the push-to-talk button pitched Call Queued one high-pitched Call queued for processing Autokey one mid-pitched Queued call received channel assignment System Busy three low-pitched System busy or unable to complete call...

  • Page 29: Conventional Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K CONVENTIONAL OPERATION In addition to the features covered in the following BASIC OPERATION section, the following functions are for the conventional mode. The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels (non-trunked). RECEIVING A CALL 1.

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 10 BASIC OPERATION 10.1 TURNING ON THE RADIO 1. Power ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise. A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. Refer to Figure 8-1 for location of the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB.

  • Page 31: Group/Channel Selection

    MM101332V1, Rev. K If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, direct   access to systems will not be available. Pressing will scroll through different sets of 16 systems each (banks) if more than 16 systems are programmed into the radio.

  • Page 32: Modify Scan List

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 10.4 MODIFY SCAN LIST 10.4.1 System Model  1. Press to toggle scan OFF and verify is not displayed. 2. Select group or channel.  3. Press once to remove group or channel from list.  4. Press once to add as a normal group or channel.

  • Page 33: Contrast Adjust

    MM101332V1, Rev. K   4. Press to toggle backlight ON and OFF.  5. Press to select new backlight setting. 10.7 CONTRAST ADJUST  1. Press to access the menu.   2. Press to scroll through menu until “CONTRAST” appears. ...

  • Page 34: Using The Pre-Programmed Option Button

    MM101332V1, Rev. K  3. Press again to toggle between High and Low power. 4. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top line of the display. 10.10.2 Using the Pre-Programmed Option Button Press the Option button. “POWER = HIGH” or “POWER = LOW” will appear momentarily on the top line of the display.
  • Page 35 MM101332V1, Rev. K . 3. Press The backlight menu item is activated. Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting. Line two shows the currently selected system or group name (see Figure 10-2). Figure 10-2: Backlight Menu Display ...
  • Page 36 MM101332V1, Rev. K Table 10-1: Menu Item Information FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER COMMENT SETTING Keypad Lock Menu Item: Locked Locks the keypad. To unlock; press and KEY LOCK release “M” then within 1 second press the Unlocked option button (NOTE: this sequence is also Once Selected: a short cut to locking the keypad.) LOCKED...

  • Page 37: Digital Voice Operation

    DSP_ _RAM DSP Software Version FLSH - VER FLASH Software r - released, 01A - revision state M/A-COM Copyright (C) – 2004 Figure 10-3: Information Display 10.12 DIGITAL VOICE OPERATION Digital voice programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear (analog), digital, and private (encrypted).

  • Page 38: Private Mode

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 10.12.3 Private Mode The Private Mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed. If autoselect operation is pre-programmed and the radio is in the Private Mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active.

  • Page 39: Private Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 10.12.3.2 Key Zero All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio memory) by pressing the MONITOR/CLEAR button and while still pressing this button, press and hold the OPTION button. Press both buttons for 2 seconds. A series of beeps will begin at the start of the 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone KEY ZERO after the keys have been zeroed.
  • Page 40 MM101332V1, Rev. K Table 10-2: Transmit/Receive Mode Compatibility for Digital Voice Operation GROUP/CHANNEL CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE PROGRAMMING RECEIVE RECEIVE RECEIVE (TRANSMIT) CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE Yes* *assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded Conventional Digital or encrypted channels require Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly.

  • Page 41: Trunked Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 11 TRUNKED OPERATION This section describes P25 Trunked and EDACS operation. 11.1 SCANNING TRUNKED GROUPS Groups that have been previously added to the scan list on a per system basis may be scanned. Each system's group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is powered OFF or when the battery pack is removed.
  • Page 42 MM101332V1, Rev. K group will change to non-priority scanning. One of the following messages may be momentarily displayed: SCAN DIS The radio is not programmed to scan. FIXED P1 A Priority 1 group has been pre-programmed into the radio. A new Priority 1 group cannot be selected.

  • Page 43: Deleting Groups From A Scan List

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 11.1.3 Deleting Groups from a Scan List 11.1.3.1 Scan Model 1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system group scan list.  2. Press . The current status of the group is displayed for a time-out period. ...

  • Page 44: Priority System Scan

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 11.2.2 Priority System Scan The radio can also be programmed for Priority System Scan. The priority system is the desired or preferred system. While receiving the control channel of the selected system, the radio will periodically leave the selected system and search for the control channel of the priority system. This is done at a ™...

  • Page 45: Emergency Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 11.3 EMERGENCY OPERATION The radio's ability to declare an emergency, clear an emergency, remain locked on an emergency system and group, and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming. When an emergency is declared scanning will stop and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared.

  • Page 46: Sending An Individual Call (Trunked Mode Only)

    MM101332V1, Rev. K If a response is made by pressing the PTT to the call prior to the programmed call-back time-out, the call will automatically be directed to the originating unit. If a response is not made before the call-back time- *WHC* out, the radio will return to normal receive display, and will appear on the first line of the LCD.

  • Page 47: Call Storage Lists

    MM101332V1, Rev. K SYSTEM MODEL  1. To select a pre-stored individual phone number, enter the individual call mode using the key.   displayed. Then scroll through the list of stored numbers using the key. 2. Press the PTT button; when the radio is clear to transmit, turns ON, turns OFF and the channel access tone sounds.

  • Page 48: Telephone Interconnect Calls

    MM101332V1, Rev. K Figure 11-3: Calls Received and Personality Lists The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode. ...

  • Page 49: Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency: Overdial/Conventional Mode

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 3. A telephone ring will be heard from the speaker. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the callee. Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed until the special call is cleared or the time-out expires or another group or system is selected.

  • Page 50: Programmable Entries

    MM101332V1, Rev. K  2. Overdial numbers are transmitted by entering the phone mode using the button.  Press to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list. is displayed.

  • Page 51: Status/Message Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 11.7 STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION Status operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed status condition to the P25 Trunked or EDACS site. Message operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed message text to a P25 Trunked or EDACS site. 11.7.1 Status Operation ...

  • Page 52: Macro Key Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 11.7.5 Macro Key Operation Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single "macro" keystroke. Each Macro Key is capable of executing up to twenty (20) keystrokes, to any push button input (i.e., keypad keys, OPTION button, etc.).

  • Page 53: Exiting Data Cells

    MM101332V1, Rev. K • Pressing the “no data” (ND) key toggles data state ON or OFF. • Clearing an emergency. (Valid only if the emergency caused “Data OFF” operation.) 11.8.4 Exiting Data Cells Under normal conditions, the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call (transmit or receive).
  • Page 54 MM101332V1, Rev. K 2. Press the PTT button. If the receiving radio receives the Page and responds, both radios will emit three high-pitched tones. 11.9.1.1 Direct Dial Page (System Mode Only) The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete a Direct Dial Page. 1.

  • Page 55: Project 25 (P25) Conventional Operation

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 12 PROJECT 25 (P25) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 12.1 GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE 12.1.1 Transmitting a Group Call 1. Select the desired P25 system. (P25 icon will appear in display.) 2. Select the Talk Group/Conventional Channel. (Selected simultaneously using either the system/group/channel knob or the group key.) 3.

  • Page 56: Emergency Group Calls In P25 Mode

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 12.3 EMERGENCY GROUP CALLS IN P25 MODE There is no method available for a system-wide Emergency clear. An emergency group call must be cleared on each individual radio. 12.3.1 Declaring an Emergency Group Call 1. Select the desired P25 system and Talk Group/Channel. 2.

  • Page 57: Radio Textlink Operation (Edacs Only)

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 13 RADIO TEXTLINK OPERATION (EDACS ONLY) Radio TextLink provides a simple means of exchanging text messages. This section describes how to send messages if the Radio TextLink feature is enabled. To send a text message:   SEND MSG 1.

  • Page 58: Operation Following Water Contact

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 14 OPERATION FOLLOWING WATER CONTACT If the P7100 model radio has been immersed in water or if the microphone air path or speaker grill become clogged with water, follow instructions under “Radio Microphone” and “Radio Speaker” sections to assure the highest quality transmitted and received messages.

  • Page 59: Immersible P7100 Preventive Maintenance

    P7100 model radios with Immersion Option HTMR must be serviced by a service center authorized and certified by M/A-COM to perform the necessary tests to verify watertight integrity. As part of a thorough preventive maintenance plan, M/A-COM recommends Immersion-Rated P7100 portable radios be, at a minimum, tested and re-certified on an annual basis.

  • Page 60: Technical Assistance - Immersible P7100

    M/A-COM to perform the necessary tests to verify the watertight integrity. Use one of the following methods to locate the nearest service center authorized to service the radios warranted under Option HTMR.

  • Page 61: Battery Warranty

    MM101332V1, Rev. K 16 BATTERY WARRANTY M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied by Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.

  • Page 62: Warranty

    Equipment covered under Paragraph B.3 and B.4. To be eligible for no-charge labor, service must be performed at a M/A-COM factory, by an Authorized Service Center (ASC) or other Servicer approved for these purposes either at its place of business during normal business hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment.
  • Page 63 MM101332V1, Rev. K NOTES...
  • Page 64 M/A-COM Wireless Systems 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 (Outside USA, 1-434-385-2400) Toll Free 1-800-528-7711 www.macom-wireless.com Printed in U.S.A.

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