COMNET ERICSSON PANTHER 300M User manual

MM101030V1 R1A
Operator’s Manual
PANTHER

300M Mobile
Radio

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMITS............................................................... 3
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING............................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION............................................................................................... 4
TRANSMITTER HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................... 6
SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................... 7
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS.................................................................................... 8
OPERATING TIPS .................................................................................................................................. 9
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 10
RADIO INDICATORS........................................................................................................................ 11
CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................................... 11
OPTION BUTTON FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................. 12
HOOKSWITCH FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 14
DISPLAY STATUS AND ERROR CODES....................................................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 17
SELECTING A CHANNEL .................................................................................................................... 17
TRANSMITTING A BASIC CALL.......................................................................................................... 17
PUBLIC ADDRESS MESSAGE............................................................................................................... 17
CHANNEL GUARD.............................................................................................................................. 18
SENDING DTMF WITH THE DTMF MICROPHONE............................................................................. 19
SELECTIVE SIGNALING ................................................................................................................. 20
TYPE 99 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 20
PROGRAMMABLE PTT FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................... 22
CHANNEL BUSY LOCKOUT................................................................................................................. 22
CHANNEL GUARD CHANNEL BUSY LOCKOUT ................................................................................... 22
TYPE 99 DISABLE AFTER PTT.......................................................................................................... 22
IGNITION SENSE TX DISABLE............................................................................................................. 22
PROGRAMMABLE HORN ALERT FUNCTION........................................................................... 23
EXTERNAL ALARMS........................................................................................................................... 23
RESETTING THE CAR HORN ALERT.................................................................................................... 23
CAR HORN ALERT IGNITION SENSE OPTION ...................................................................................... 23
CLONING............................................................................................................................................. 23
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Copyright © 2001, Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMITS
RADIO OPERATOR WARNING
Do not transmit with this radio and antenna when persons are within the
MPE Radius of the antenna, unless such persons (such as the driver or radio
operator) are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier
(such as the user’s vehicle rooftop). The MPE Radius is the minimum
distance from the antenna axis that persons should maintain in order to avoid
RF exposure higher than the allowable MPE level set by the FCC.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MAY ALLOW
THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO EXPERIENCE RF
RADIATION ABSORPTION WHICH EXCEEDS THE FCC
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT. IT IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO OPERATOR TO
ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES
DURING RADIO TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO OPERATOR IS TO
ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN THE RADIUS OF
THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS SHOWN BELOW.
Determining MPE Radius
THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE RADIUS HAS BEEN
ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS OF ABOUT 55 INCHES (OR 138 CM) FOR
THE VEHICULAR MOUNTED ANTENNA SYSTEMS, AND 77 INCHES (OR
195 CM) FOR BASE STATION MOUNTED ANTENNA SYSTEMS PER OET
BULLETIN 65 OF THE FCC. THIS ESTIMATE IS MADE ASSUMING THE
MAXIMUM CAPABLE POWER OF THE RADIO IS TRANSMITTED AND
ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAINS OF 3 dBd ARE USED FOR
VEHICULAR MOUNTED SYSTEMS AND 6 dBd FOR BASE STATION
SYSTEMS.
A MAXIMUM 50% TRANSMIT DUTY CYCLE IS ASSUMED, DUE TO THE
PUSH-TO-TALK STATUS OF THIS MOBILE.

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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
YOUR COM-NET ERICSSON PANTHER 300M 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. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADIO
OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
EXPOSURE LIMITS DETERMINED IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION ARE
OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES DURING TRANSMISSION. THE RADIO
OPERATOR IS TO ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN
THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
This radio has been examined and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits
when persons are beyond the MPE radius of the antenna. In addition, your
Com-Net Ericsson radio complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and
evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:
•FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
•American National Standards Institute (C95.1-1992), IEEE Standard for
Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
•American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992), IEEE
Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields – RF and Microwave.

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CAUTION
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 for installation on a vehicle has a
maximum gain of 3 dBd. A proper antenna for installation on a rooftop or
tower in a desktop base station setup has a maximum gain of 6 dBd.

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Transmitter Hazards
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.
Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not
always, clearly marked. Turn OFF your radio when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible
that the radio or its accessories could generate sparks.
2. Interference to Vehicular Electronics Systems - Electronic fuel
injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking systems, electronic cruise
control systems, etc., are typical electronic systems that may malfunction
due to the lack of protection from radio frequency energy present when
transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer
and enlist their aid in determining the expected performance of electronic
circuits when the radio is transmitting.
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. Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Powered Vehicles - Mobile radio
installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas with the LP
gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of
the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association
standard (NFPA) 58 requiring:
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.

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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.
•Place calls only when vehicle is stopped.
•When talking from a moving vehicle is unavoidable, drive in the slower
lane. Keep conversations brief.
•If a conversation requires taking notes or complex thought, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and continue the call.
•Whenever using a mobile radio, exercise caution.

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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. Following these rules helps eliminate confusion, assures the most
efficient use of the existing radio channels, and results in a smoothly
functioning radio network.
When using your two-way radio, remember these rules:
•It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency
message. As your radio operates in much the same way as a telephone
"party line", always listen to make sure that the channel is clear before
transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If
someone is sending an emergency message - such as reporting a fire or
asking for help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR!
•The use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law.
•It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or
emergency messages. The FCC requires that you keep conversations
brief and confine them to business. To save time, use coded messages
whenever possible.
•Using your radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is
a violation of FCC rules. You may send only those messages that are
essential for the operation of your business.
•It is against Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything you
overhear on your radio. Conversations between others sharing your
channel must be regarded as confidential.
•The FCC requires that you identify yourself at certain specific times by
means of your call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to your particular
type of operation for the proper procedure.
•No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an
authorized or certified electronic technician.
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.
IMPORTANT

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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 ensuring that the antenna is vertical. Moving a few
yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also
improve communication.

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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.
The PANTHER 300M mobile radio operates on any of the following
Conventional platforms:
•Channel Guard Encode/Decode
[Squelch Tail Elimination (STE) optional]
•Digital Channel Guard Encode/Decode
•Type 99 Decode