360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com APPENDIX D: OPERATION MANUAL Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc.
MM101030V2 R1A PANTHER™ 300M VHF Mobile Radio Operator’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ..........................................3 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS......................................................5 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS..................................6 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS ..............................7 OPERATING TIPS ...................................................................8 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................9 RADIO INDICATORS .........................
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W ARNING Your Com-Net Ericsson PANTHER 300M VHF Mobile Radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
C AU TIO N To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines: • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by Com-Net Ericsson or an antenna specifically authorized by Com-Net Ericsson for use with this radio.
Transmitter Hazards W ARNING The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmitters. A list of several possible hazards is given: 1. Explosive Atmospheres - Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a mobile radio. Be sure to turn the radio off while fueling a vehicle. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk of a vehicle if the radio is mounted in the trunk.
a. The space containing the radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space containing the LP gas container and its fittings. b. Outside filling connections shall be used for the LP gas container. c. The LP gas container shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle. SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS (Recommended By AAA) • Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio. • Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the microphone in its hanger whenever the vehicle is in motion.
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 mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to your particular type of radio operation.
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. OPERATING TIPS The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of twoway 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.
INTRODUCTION This manual describes the operation for the Com-Net Ericsson PANTHER 300M mobile radio. The PANTHER 300M mobile radio is a high performance FM mobile radio providing reliable two-way communication in a Conventional radio system. The PANTHER 300M mobile radio can be programmed with six channels. The PANTHER 300M mobile radio includes a 7-segment, two character, numeric display for channel display.
RADIO INDICATORS Figure 1 – PANTHER 300M mobile 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. When the knob is in the OFF position, rotate the knob clockwise until the knob clicks to turn the power to the radio ON.
Option 1 Button This button can be programmed with a programmable function. The default function is "Monitor/Clear.” Option 2 Button This button can be programmed with a programmable function. The default function is "Disabled.” Option Status LEDs The two Option Status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) indicate the state of the radio. The upper LED indicates the state of function assigned to the Option 1 button. The lower LED indicates the state of the function assigned to the Option 2 button.
Local/Distant Squelch The Local/Distant Squelch function toggles the channel squelch setting between “Local” and “Distant”. “Local” squelch reduces the number of received degraded transmissions. ”Distant" squelch increases the number of received transmissions. Type 99 ON/OFF The Type 99 function toggles the state of the Type 99 Decoder between “ON” and “OFF”. Type 99 mutes receive audio until a valid Type 99 call is received. “ON” indicates the radio is operating in Selective Call mode.
microphone audio through the receive amplifier to the external speaker. "OFF" will send the microphone audio through the transmitter. External/Internal Speaker The Internal/External Speaker function toggles the receive audio between the “Internal” and “External” speaker. "External" activates the speaker relay so the receive audio goes to the external speaker. "Internal" does not activate the speaker relay so the receive audio goes to the internal speaker.
DISPLAY STATUS AND ERROR CODES Table 3: Radio Status Indicators LED Indicators: DISPLAY ● continuous TX/RX LED STATUS 3 mid tones Power-up complete 1 short mid tone Action Denied 1 short high tone Programmed function toggled 2 short high tones Programmed function toggled continuous low tone Fatal error DESCRIPTION D green 1 short tone Receiving Type 99 Individual Call D Mid tone – CNE Type 99 High tone – Other Type 99 green 2 short tones Receiving Type 99 Group Call D Mid tone – CNE
LED Indicators: DISPLAY ● continuous TONE flashing STATUS DESCRIPTION PA Public Address Microphone audio is routed through the receiver audio PA to the external speaker. Pd Power Down Software thermal protection feature has disabled the transmitter. Power Error Antenna failure or PA failure. Synthesizer Unlocked Radio can not transmit or receive transmissions on a particular frequency. Return the radio for service from a qualified radio technician.
LED Indicators: DISPLAY ● continuous TX/RX LED E5 D amber E6 D amber 16 TONE D flashing STATUS CopyCat Error Flash Software Checksum Error DESCRIPTION Cloning operation failed. If the error persists, return the radio for service from a qualified radio technician. Operating software has been corrupted. Return the radio for service from a qualified radio technician.
BASIC OPERATION SELECTING A CHANNEL Rotate the Channel Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the raised rib aligns with the desired channel number. TRANSMITTING A BASIC CALL 1. Power ON the radio. 2. Select a channel. 3. Ensure there is no activity on the channel by: • checking the TX/RX LED. • pressing and holding the Monitor/Clear button. Squelch noise will be heard if the channel is clear of traffic. 4. Remove the microphone from the hookswitch.
CHANNEL GUARD Channel Guard is a method of reducing "channel chatter" by equipping receivers with tone-responsive devices, which only allow calls with the correct sub-audible tones to be heard by the user. Channel Guard options and parameters are defined in the radio personality. The radio can be programmed on a per-channel basis to encode and/or decode Channel Guard tones. Squelch Tail Elimination (STE) can be enabled or disabled on a channel programmed with a Channel Guard tone.
down while dialing. The DTMF microphone will automatically key the transmitter. 5. Use the PTT button to transmit voice using the DTMF microphone.
SELECTIVE SIGNALING Selective signaling controls the muting and unmuting of the receive audio. This allows a user or dispatcher to selectively call an individual radio or group of radios. The PANTHER 300M mobile radio supports selective signaling in Type 99 decode format. In a selective signaling environment, the PANTHER 300M mobile radio operates in one of two states, Monitor mode or Selective Call mode. In the Monitor mode, the decoder is disabled and all calls are heard by the user.
protocol that controls the muting and unmuting of a radio. Type 99 encoded base stations, mobiles, or portable radios can selectively call individual units or groups of units in a conventional system. Type 99 is used in paging operations; a dispatcher has the ability to selectively call a radio or a group of radios. If Type 99 is enabled in the radio personality, the radio can decode Individual, Group and Supergroup Type 99 calls. See Table 3 for radio indicator information for each of these types of calls.
PROGRAMMABLE PTT FUNCTIONS CHANNEL BUSY LOCKOUT The radio may be programmed with the Channel Busy Lockout feature, which denies the use of the transmitter when the channel is busy with traffic. If the PTT button is pressed while the TX/RX LED is ON, the radio will emit an alert tone until the PTT is released.
PROGRAMMABLE HORN ALERT FUNCTION EXTERNAL ALARMS The Car Horn Alert feature may be programmed to give one of three alarms: 1. Single 1 second alarm 2. Three half second alarm pulses 3. Continuous alarm RESETTING THE CAR HORN ALERT Programmable features to reset the Car Horn Alert: • Reset the Car Horn Alert after the Type 99 is reset. • Automatically reset the Car Horn Alert.
CLONING CopyCat™ Technology, a cloning feature, allows supervisor radios to duplicate radio personalities into subordinate radios on-site without a technician or PC. For more information about the CopyCat Technology and configuration refer to the Panther 300 Series Maintenance manuals, the On-Line Help in ProGrammer, or contact your system administrator.
WARRANTY A. Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material, workmanship and title, and shall conform to its published specifications.
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