MM101030V4 Operator’s Manual Panther 300M Mobile Radio This manual is published by Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual.
Table Of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................ 3 RADIO OPERATOR WARNING .................................................. 3 MPE NOTES ............................................................................... 7 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS ......................................................... 7 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................... 8 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS ................................... 9 OPERATING TIPS ......
Table Of Contents (Continued) SELECTIVE SIGNALING.............................................................. 29 TYPE 99 OPERATION .............................................................. 30 Receiving An Individual, Group, or Supergroup Call............. 30 Resetting Type 99 After A Call ............................................. 31 PROGRAMMABLE PTT FUNCTIONS ....................................... 31 Channel Busy Lockout.........................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION RADIO OPERATOR WARNING Do not transmit with this radio and antenna when persons are within the MPE Radius* of the antenna [see “Determining MPE Radius” in this section], unless such persons (such as the driver or radio operator) are isolated from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier (such as the user's vehicle rooftop).
Determining MPE Radius* In the tables following, MPE Radii are listed for ranges of power within which this radio is intended to operate (20 - 40 Watts) and for antennas having gains of 0 - 6 dBd (1/4 λ , quarter-wave monopole = 0 dBd). In order to determine the MPE Radius for your specific application, choose the VHF or UHF table that meets either the FCC’s General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure limits or the Occupational/ Controlled Exposure limits.
**Example: 450 MHz Band, 40 Watts and 2.5 dBd gain >>> follow 40 Watt row to 3 dBd column, which yields186 cm (73 in) as the MPE Radius.
**Example: 450 MHz Band, 40 Watts and 2.5 dBd gain >>> follow 40 Watt row to 3 dBd column, which yields 83 cm (33 in) as the MPE Radius.
MPE NOTES 1. Numbers are calculated for any VHF frequency, since MPE radii is the same. 2. Numbers are calculated for 450 MHz, giving the largest (worst-case) MPE radii. 3. Power delivered to antenna: radio output less cable and mismatch losses. 4. Gains are compared to an ideal, 1/4-wave monopole (1/2-wave dipole). Add 2.15 dB for comparison with an ideal isotropic source. (0 dBd = 2.
3. Dynamite Blasting Caps - Dynamite blasting caps may be caused to explode by operating a radio within 500 feet of the blasting caps. Always obey the "Turn Off Two-Way Radios" signs posted where dynamite is being used. When transporting blasting caps in your vehicle: a. Carry the blasting caps in a closed metal box with a soft lining. b. Leave the radio OFF whenever the blasting caps are being put into or removed from the vehicle. 4.
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, regional, or national government. In the United States, the PANTHER 300M radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to your particular type of radio operation.
IMPORTANT Under U.S. law, operation of an unlicensed radio transmitter within the jurisdiction of the United States may be punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both. Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 2000 Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711) 10 MM101030V3 Printed in U.S.A.
OPERATING TIPS The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of two-way radios and should be avoided whenever possible: • Operating the radio in areas of low terrain, or while under power lines or bridges. • Obstructions such as mountains and buildings. In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvement may be obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communication.
INTRODUCTION This manual describes the operation for the Com-Net Ericsson Panther 300M Mobile radio. The Panther 300M radio is a high performance FM mobile radio providing reliable two-way communication in a Conventional radio system. The Panther 300M radio can be programmed with up to 6 channels. The Panther 300M radio includes a 7-segment, two character numeric display for channel display.
CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND INDICATORS On/Off Volume Knob Microphone Connector Option 1 Button Channel Selector Knob Option 2 Button Figure 1 – Panther 300M Radio Front View CONTROLS All the controls for the Panther 300M mobile radio are located on the front of the control unit and described below: ON/OFF Volume Knob This knob powers the radio ON/OFF and controls the volume level of the received audio at the speaker. Rotate the knob counterclockwise to turn the volume down.
Option 1 Button This button can be programmed to control one of the radio's programmable option functions. The default function is "Monitor/Clear". Option 2 Button This button can be programmed to control one of the radio's option functions. The default function is "Disabled". OPTION BUTTON FUNCTIONS The following functions can be assigned to one of the two option buttons. The same function can not be assigned to both option buttons.
after a successful Type 99 decode and to reset the Horn Alert function after a Type 99 Individual Call. This is the default function for the Panther 300M's Option 1 button. Local/Distant Squelch The Local/Distant Squelch function overrides the channel's programmed local/distant squelch setting. This is a toggle function. If the radio is currently using the tighter Local squelch, then pressing the Local/Distant Squelch button will change the squelch setting to the looser Distant setting.
Home Channel The Home Channel function will set the radio channel from the frequency switch selection to the preprogrammed Home Channel. When "On", the preprogrammed Home Channel number will be in the display and the option button's LED will be on. When the function is "Off", then the frequency switch selection channel will be in the display and the option button's LED will be off. The Home Channel function is a toggle function.
Changing the channel selection knob or turning the radio off and then back on will cancel the Home Channel Function. Public Address On/Off The Public Address function controls Public Address operation. When "On", the Public Address function is active. The option button's LED is on. Pressing PTT will send microphone audio through the radio's receive amplifier to the external speaker. When "Off", the public address function is not active. The option button's LED will be off.
Returning on-hook will also reset the Type 99 decoder from Monitor Mode to Selective Call Mode after a valid Type 99 decode. Lastly, if the Horn Alert function has been activated, returning the microphone to the hookswitch will deactivate and reset the Horn Alert function for the next in Type 99 individual call. Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 2000 Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 1-800-528-7711 (Outside USA, 804-592-7711) 18 MM101030V3 Printed in U.S.A.
DISPLAY PANTHER 300M Display Dual 7 Segment Displays Option 1 LED Busy/Tx LED Option 2 LED Figure 2 - PANTHER 300M Display The PANTHER 300M includes a dual two character 7-segment display, two LEDs to indicate Option Function Status, and a tri-color LED to indicate Transmit/Receive Status. The 7 Segment Displays are also used to provide various radio status information and error status information.
LC nA Locked Channel. The transmission is not allowed due to the channel busy lockout option and a busy channel condition.. No Ignition A+. The transmission is not allowed due to the Ignition A+ option and the lack of DC power at the Option Connector's Ignition A+ pin. P The radio is currently in programming mode. If this inadvertently occurs during normal operation, turn the radio power off and then on. PA Public Address. The Public Address option is enabled and is currently active.
Self Test Error Messages E1 Personality Checksum Error. Reprogram the radio with a valid personality. If the error persists, the radio should be returned for service to a qualified radio technician. E2 Tracking Data Error. The radio should be returned for service to a qualified radio technician. E3 Inapprorpiate RD Power. RF power is being sensed when the radio should not be transmitting. The radio should be returned for service to a qualified radio technician. E4 Synthesizer Unlocked At Power-Up.
RADIO INDICATORS Option 1 LED Busy/Tx LED Option 2 LED Option Status Leds The two Option Status LEDs to the left of the seven segment displays indicate the current state of the option that is programmed into the corresponding Option key. The upper LED indicates the state of option assigned to the Option 1 button. The lower LED indicates the state of the option assigned to the Option 2 button. When the option is "Enabled", or "on" the LED will be on.
A flashing green light means the radio is on a Type 99 channel that has decoded a Type 99 call. If it is flashing more off than on (950 milliseconds off, 50 milliseconds on) then there is no carrier present on the displayed channel. If the green LED is flashing more on than off (950 milliseconds on, 50 milliseconds off), then there is a carrier present on the displayed channel. An orange LED usually indicates an error condition or radio failure.
ALERT TONES The PANTHER 300M radio generates a number of unique audible alert tones or “beeps” to indicate various operating conditions. The alert tone feature can be enabled or disabled through PC Programming. All of the PANTHER 300M alert tones are described in the following sections: Power Up On power up, the radio performs a diagnostic test and then sounds three short tones to indicate the radio has passed the diagnostic test and is ready for operation.
Option Button Keypress That Enables An option keypress that enables a function will sound one short beep. Transmitter Disabled … The Transmitter Disable Tone will sound when the PTT is pressed but transmit operation is locked out by the Busy Lockout Options. The warning tone will continue until the user releases the PTT button on the microphone. This tone will also sound when the PTT is pressed on a receive only channel.
BASIC OPERATION TURNING THE RADIO ON Typically, mobile radio installations require the vehicle ignition switch to be in the Accessory or Run position before the radio will power ON. In some applications, the radio is wired directly to the battery and the radio will power ON regardless of the setting of the vehicle ignition. Verify with the installer how the radio has been connected. 1 … 6 From the OFF position, rotate the ON/OFF Volume knob clockwise until the knob clicks.
channel. This will also help in setting the volume level to the desired level. 4. Remove the microphone from the hookswitch. Holding the microphone approximately 2 inches from your mouth, press the PTT button on the side of the microphone and speak in the microphone. ? Always speak in a normal tone of voice. Hold the microphone cupped in your hand and approximately two (2) inches from your mouth. Shouting will degrade your transmission, so do not speak any louder than normal. 5.
CHANNEL GUARD Channel Guard is a method of reducing "channel chatter" by equipping receivers with a device which only allows calls with the correct signaling to be heard by the user. Channel Guard is defined in the radio personality. The radio will always transmit with Channel Guard unless the channel is programmed without Channel Guard. Channel Guard Monitor Function 1) Observe the TX/RX indicator for any activity on the channel. 2) Press the Monitor/Clear option button for at least 1 second.
switch on the microphone down while dialing. The DTMF microphone will automatically key the transmitter. SELECTIVE SIGNALING Selective signaling is a method in conventional radio systems for controlling the muting and unmuting of the receive audio. This allows the radio operator or dispatcher to selectively call an individual radio or group of radios. The PANTHER 300M radio supports selective signaling in Type 99.
TYPE 99 OPERATION Type 99 is Com-Net Ericsson’s proprietary method for in-band, two-tone sequential signaling. It is a conventional signaling protocol used to control the muting and unmuting of a radio. This signaling is commonly used for selective calling of individual units or groups of units in a conventional system. Type 99 is typically used in paging operations, where a dispatcher is able to select which radio or radios are to be selectively called.
PTT button on the side of the microphone and speak in the microphone. Resetting Type 99 After A Call When a Type 99 call is decoded, the radio enters Monitor mode. The Type 99 decoder will now operate in the background. If the radio is called again, the Type 99 decoder will decode it and sound the call's alert tone. But the decoder will no longer mute the audio. All traffic on the channel will now be heard.
If the PTT switch is pressed while the Busy/Tx LED is on and the radio is muted because of an incorrect Channel Guard tone, the radio will display "LC" for "Locked Channel" and sound an alert tone until the PTT is released. This option minimizes interference on repeater systems but also allows a radio to transmit during the repeater dropout timer. Type 99 Disable After PTT The radio can be programmed to automatically disable the Type 99 decoder after a transmission.
PROGRAMMABLE HORN ALERT FUNCTIONS External Alarms The car horn alert option can be programmed to give one of three alarms. These are 1. A single 1 second alarm. 2. Three half second alarm pulses 3. Continuous alarm. The first two are best suited for a horn function. The third option is better suited for a light. Resetting the Car Horn Alert There are two ways of resetting the Car Horn Alert function. The default is to reset the Car Horn Alert function when the Type 99 decoder is reset.
