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P-801 User’s Manual Notices to the user Warning • Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories under government control. • Illegal operation is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. • Refer service to qualified technicians only. • Do not operate your transceiver in explosive atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes, etc.) FCC Warning Page 2 This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
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P-801 User’s Manual Information to the digital device user required by the FCC FCC limits 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.
P-801 User’s Manual Accessory Installation Overview The P-801 can be used with a variety of optional accessories including; batteries, antennas, and microphones. This section tells you how to install the accessories before your first use of the radio. refer to each accessory manual for specifics on installation and operation.
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P-801 User’s Manual Installing the Battery Pack Preparation Your battery is not charged at the factory. Refer to the battery instructions and charge the battery before you install it. Procedure Follow the steps in the facing table to install your battery.
P-801 User’s Manual Installing the Battery Pack (continued) Step 1 Action Match the four grooves on the battery pack with the corresponding catches on the back of the radio. 2 Slide the battery back along the grooves until that battery drops onto the catches. 3 Push the battery until the release latch on the base of the radio locks.
P-801 User’s Manual Installing the Antenna Procedure Step 1 2 Follow the steps below to install the radio antenna. Action Mate the antenna screw post with the connector on the top of the radio. Turn the antenna clockwise until the antenna base is flush with the top of the radio.
P-801 User’s Manual Installing the Belt Hook Procedure Follow the steps below to install your radio’s belt hook. Step 1 Action 2 Page 10 Align the holes on the belt hook with the mounting holes on the radio as shown. Screw the belt hook in place using the two 3x6 mm screws.
P-801 User’s Manual Installing Universal Connector Accessories Overview The universal connector is used to connect several types of accessories. Procedure Follow the steps in the table below to install accessories that use a universal connector Step 1 2 Action Insert the tab on the end of accessory’s connector into the slot on radio’s connector. Tighten the connector screw to secure the microphone in place. The connector should be flush with the housing to keep the radio water resistant.
P-801 User’s Manual Covering the Universal Connector When to cover the connector If no accessory is used with the radio, cover the universal connector with the cap to keep the radio water resistant Procedure Follow the steps in the table below to cover the universal connector. Step 1 Action 2 Insert the tab on the end of the cover connector into the slot on radio’s connector Insert and tighten the 4x6 mm screw. The cover should be flush with the housing to keep the radio water resistant. . .
P-801 User’s Manual OpenSky Explained Overview Overview The P-801 Voice Terminal Radio is a key component of the OpenSky network. This section gives an overview of the OpenSky system and OpenSky features and benefits· OpenSky network The P-801 Voice Terminal Radio is a part of the OpenSky network. The OpenSky network is an integrated voice and data communications system.
P-801 User’s Manual OpenSky Explained (continued) OpenSky features and benefits Page 14 OpenSky connects seamlessly with existing applications and provides significant user benefits. OpenSky: • Provides one communication system to many users and agencies maximizing inter operability. One communication system eliminates the need for a user to carry more than one radio to communicate mission critical information.
P-801 User’s Manual OpenSky Terms and Concepts Voice Features Explained Voice features overview Each time you power up and access the OpenSky Network, voice features are loaded into your radio. The these features combined are known as your radio personality which establishes features such as: · Who you will communicate with over the network · What calls have priority over others Radio Personality A radio personality is made up of up to 16 voice profiles.
P-801 User’s Manual Voice Features Explained (continued) Voice Groups Voice groups are used to further break down the voice profile. Voice groups are a subset of the users in a profile and are made up of a number of users who regularly need to communicate. There can be any amount of users in a voice group. Your OpenSky network administration personnel establish and organize voice groups.Voice groups are categorized as either talk groups or listen groups. Talk Group The primary voice group in a profile.
P-801 User’s Manual Voice Features Explained (continued) Diagram The figure below summarizes OpenSky Voice features.
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P-801 User’s Manual Getting Started Turning On the Radio Procedure Step 1 Follow the step below to turn your radio on. Action Turn the Power/Volume switch clockwise until it clicks. The startup sequence lasts approximately 10 seconds. The radio is ready to use after this sequence. Ready state Use the figure below to know how the radio will appear as it is ready for use.
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P-801 User’s Manual Shutting Off the Radio Procedure Step 1 Follow the step below to turn your radio off. Action Turn the Power/Volume switch counter clockwise until it clicks.
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P-801 User’s Manual Adjusting the Volume Procedure: Step 1 2 Follow the steps below to adjust the radio’s volume. Action Turn the Power/Volume knob to adjust the volume Use the table below to determine your next step. To... Turn...
P-801 User’s Manual Listening to Voice Calls Background Once the radio is turned on and active on your OpenSky network, you may begin to hear voice calls. Process The table below describes what happens when you receive a voice call. Stage 1 Description Your radio display changes briefly to show the name of the voice group that the call is coming from. 2 The LED indicator will turn green and blink while the call is being received. 3 At the end of the call, you will hear a single end tone.
P-801 User’s Manual Making a Voice Call Background The steps for making a voice call are similar to those of a conventional radio. Voice call procedure Follow the steps below to make a voice call. Step 1 Action If needed, turn the POWER knob to turn on the radio. The radio will be ready to use following the startup sequence. When you see the primary voice profile displayed, you are ready to talk.
P-801 User’s Manual Making a Voice Call (continued) Step 2 Action Choose your next step from the table below. If... Then... No one is talking Continue to step 3 Someone is talking Wait to hear a single end tone indicating they are done talking and continue to step 3. 3 Press the push-to- talk button and speak normally. A blinking red LED tells you that you are transmitting. If you hear three low tones, the network is busy. Wait a few seconds and try you call again.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Side Tone Setting Background Side tones provide audio feedback when the MENU, or SEL buttons are pressed. The default setting is for side tones to be on. Procedure Follow the steps below to change the side tone setting. Step 1 Action Press the MENU button until the side tone menu shows.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Side Tone Setting (continued) Step 2 Action Use the table below to determine your next step. If you want to… Press the SEL until the display shows... Hear side tones SIDE:ON Disable side tones SIDE: OFF Result: You will have changed the side tone setting. 3 To return to the menu display, choose from the following table To return… Then Immediately Push MENU After a brief wait Wait approximately 10 seconds Result: The radio returns to the menu display.
P-801 User’s Manual Adjusting the Display Brightness Background You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit your needs. Procedure Follow the steps below to change the brightness of the display. Step 1 Action Press the MENU button until the brightness menu shows.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Display Brightness, continued Step 2 Action Use the table below to determine your next step. If you want to… Then press... Increase brightness SEL Up button Disable side tones SEL Down button Result: You will have changed the brightness setting. 3 To return to the menu display, choose from the following table To return… Then Immediately Push MENU After a brief wait Wait approximately 10 seconds Result: The radio returns to the menu display.
P-801 User’s Manual Adjusting the Display Contrast Background You can adjust the contrast of the display to suit your needs. Procedure Follow the steps below to change the contrast of the display. Step 1 Action Press the MENU button until the contrast menu shows.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Display Contrast (continued) Step 2 Action Use the table below to determine your next step. If you want to… Then press... Increase contrast SEL Up button Decrease contrast SEL Down button Result: You will have changed the contrast setting. 3 To return to the menu display, choose from the following table To return… Then Immediately Push MENU After a brief wait Wait approximately 10 seconds Result: The radio returns to the menu display.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Active Voice Profile Background You can change the active profile of your radio from the default profile to any of the other profiles in your radio personality. Making this change means that you are switching the list of talk groups and listen groups that you normally communicate with. Procedure Follow the steps below to change the active voice profile. Step 1 2 Action Press MENU until the primary menu shows. Turn the Profile Selector to move to the desired profile.
P-801 User’s Manual Increasing the Scanning Priority of a Voice Group Background You can prioritize hearing transmissions from a specific voice group over others in an active voice profile. When the priority is increased, transmissions from other users in the priority voice group will take precedence over the other voice groups in the profile. Process The table below describes the process for increasing a voice group's scanning priority.
P-801 User’s Manual Increasing the Scanning Priority of a Voice Group, Continued Procedure Step 1 2 3 4 Follow the steps below to increase the scanning priority of a voice group. Action Press MENU until the primary menu shows. Press SEL to move to the voice profile that contains the voice group you want to scan with a higher priority. Press MENU to access the priority menu. Press SEL until the voice group you want to prioritize is displayed.
P-801 User’s Manual Increasing the Scanning Priority of a Voice Group, Continued Procedure (continued) Step 5 Action Use the table below to determine your next step. To return… Then... Immediately Push the MENU button After a brief wait Wait approximately 10 seconds Result: The radio will return to the menu display. Notes: • Changing the priority of a voice group does not impact which voice group in your profile is the talk group.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Scanning Mode Scanning Modes Changing the scanning mode can broaden or narrow the span of your communications. There are three available scanning modes: • · Normal scanning • · Talkback Scanning, or • · No scanning Choosing one of the three changes the way your radio scans all of the voice profiles for your radio personality. Normal scanning defined The radio monitors calls and enables audio output when any voice group in its voice profile becomes active.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Scanning Mode, continued Talkback scanning defined Each voice group has an associated talkback timer that defines its talkback window. This window is the period of time from the end of a call to when you press your microphone key. ·If the talkback timer has not expired and the radio is configured for talk back scanning, the radio calls the last voice group, instead of its default talkgroup.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Scanning Mode, continued Step 1 2 Action Press MENU until the scanning menu appears. Choose the scanning mode: To... Press SEL until… Broaden transmissions beyond the active talkgroup Talkback SCN is displayed Use Normal Scanning Normal Scan is displayed Narrow your scanning list to the active talkgroup only No Scanning is displayed Result: The scanning mode you chose is active for all the voice profiles in your radio personality.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Operating Mode Background The radio normally operates using OTP to provide the full features of a digital voice and data network. To interoperate with radios using other protocols such as Conventional FM, you can manually change the mode of operation to a different protocol. Procedure The table below describes the steps to follow to change the operating mode of the radio. Step 1 2 Action Press MENU until the mode change menu appears.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Operating Mode, continued Step 3 Action Choose your next step from the table below. To... Turn... Abort the mode change Menu Result: The radio will display Aborted! and the change will be aborted. Continue SEL until the SEL2Sel Mode menu is displayed.
P-801 User’s Manual Changing the Operating Mode, Continued Procedure (continued) Step 4 5 6 Action Press SEL until the desired mode is displayed. Press MENU to change the mode. Choose your next step from the table below. To... Page 44 Turn... Abort the mode change Menu Result: The radio will return to the primary menu without executing the change. Continue SEL Result: The radio powers down and reboots in the selected mode.
