Ericsson LBI-39110 User manual

LBI-39110
Mobile Communications
ALLEGRATM DUPLEX
PORTABLE RADIO
Operator's Manual

Copyright© April 1994, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION........................................ 4
SAFETY INFORMATION......................... 5
OPERATING PROCEDURES.................. 6
INTRODUCTION...................................... 8
USER INTERFACE.................................. 10
BUTTON.............................................. 10
KEYPAD............................................... 10
Function Portion........................... 10
Numeric Portion........................... 12
Extended Features-1................... 12
Extended Features-2................... 14
DISPLAY.............................................. 14
Status Indicators.......................... 14
ALERT TONES........................................ 15
EDACS APPLICATIONS...................... 15
OPERATION............................................ 17
GENERAL............................................ 17
Turning The Radio
ON/OFF........................................ 17
Volume Adjust.............................. 17
EDACS OPERATION........................... 17
System Selection-
Ramping Names ......................... 17
System Selection-
Direct Number
Entry ............................................ 18
Group Selection-
Ramping Names.......................... 18
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
Group Selection-
Direct Number Entry..................... 18
Unlocking The Radio.................... 18
Locking The Radio........................ 19
Programmable Flex Keys............. 19
Interconnect Dialing...................... 19
REDIAL Key................................. 19
Individual Call Dialing................... 19
Individual Call Notification............. 20
Storing An Individual Call ID......... 20
Using Special Call Lists................ 20
Storing A Telephone Number
To The Call List............................ 21
Recalling calls from the call list..... 21
Simplex Operation........................ 21
*/System Key usage..................... 21
CLR key Usage & Last Digit
Clear And Display Clear............... 22
1/ALERT Key................................ 22
2/Call Timer.................................. 22
4/EXT MIC.................................... 23
5/SIMPLEX................................... 23
6/MUTE........................................ 23
8/SCAN......................................... 24
9/SCAN ADD/DEL....................... 24
0/SPC .......................................... 24
Pause........................................... 24
PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS............. 25
Call Time-outs.............................. 25
Emergency................................... 25
Automatic Login........................... 26
Wide Area System Scan............. 26
Supervisory Mode........................ 26
Programmable Audio/Display...... 26
Priority System Scan.................... 26
Group Options.............................. 26
TX Disable-Group Option............. 26
Rx Disable-Group Option............. 26
Control Channel Limits................. 27
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS................... 27
BATTERIES AND RECHARGING........... 27
AVAILABLE OPTIONS............................. 34
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS....... 35

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Some of the following information may not
apply to your particular product. However, as with
any electrical product, precautions should be
observed during handling and use.
*Save this manual, it contains important
safety and operating instructions.
* Before using the product, please follow and
adhere to all warnings, safety and operating
instructions located on the product and in the
user's manual. Save all instructions for
future reference.
*Do Not expose product to water or moisture.
Example: near bathtub, laundry sink, wet
basement, swimming pools, etc.
*Do Not expose product to extreme
temperatures such as found near a hot
radiator or stove, or in a car parked in the
summer sun.
*Do Not expose product to lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, open flames, etc.
* Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall or liquids do not spill into the product.
*Do Not use auxiliary equipment not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
To do so may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
* Connect optional AC adapter only to 110
VAC power source as marked on the product.
* Connect the DC power cord only to 12-14
VDC power source as marked on the product.
* To reduce risk of damage to electric cord, pull
by AC adapter rather than cord when
disconnecting unit.
* Make sure the cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
* To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug unit
from power source before attempting any
cleaning, then use soft cloth dampened only
with water.
*DANGER - Never alter AC cord or plug. If it
will not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Improper connection
can result in risk of an electric shock.

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*Do Not attempt to disassemble the product.
This product does not contain customer
serviceable components.
* Damage Requiring Service - This product
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain
or moisture; or
D. The product does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change of performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the
cabinet damaged.
* If an outdoor antenna is connected, be sure
the system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surge and
built-up static charges. An outdoor antenna
should be located away from power lines.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The operator of any portable radio should be
aware of certain hazards common to the operation
of vehicular radio transmissions.
A list of possible hazards follows:
1. Explosive Atmospheres
Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with
the motor running, be sure to turn the radio
off while fueling the vehicle. Do not carry
containers of fuel in the trunk of the vehicle
when the radio is mounted in the trunk.
2. Interference to Vehicular Electronics
Systems
Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic
anti-skid braking systems, etc., are typical of
the type of electronic devices 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 of your vehicle
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electronic circuits perform normally 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 radioOFF whenever the
blasting caps are being put into or
removed from the vehicle.
4. Radio Frequency Energy
To prevent burns or related physical injury
from radio frequency energy, do not operate
the transmitter when anyone outside of the
vehicle is within two feet of the antenna.
5. Liquefied (LP) Gas Powered Vehicles
Portable 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 that:
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.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Two-way FM radio systems must be
operated in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Federal Communications

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Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio
equipment must be thoroughly familiar with the
rules that apply to the intended type of radio
operation. Following these rules helps to eliminate
confusion, assures the most efficient use of
existing radio channels, and results in a smoothly
functioning radio network. When using this
two-way radio remember these rules:
1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any
distress or emergency message. As the
radio operates in much the same way as a
telephone "party line", always listen to make
sure that the line is clear - that no one else is
on the air - before sending messages. If
someone is sending an emergency message
- such as reporting a fire, or asking for help in
an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR!
Emergency calls have priority over all other
messages.
2. Use of profane or obscene language is
prohibited by Federal law.
3. It is against the law to send false call letters,
or a false distress or emergency message.
4. The FCC requires that conversations be kept
brief and confined to business. To save time,
use coded messages whenever possible.
5. Using a radio to send personal messages
(except in an emergency) is a violation of the
FCC rules. Send only those messages that
are essential for business operation.
6. It is against Federal law to repeat or
otherwise make known anything overheard
on the radio. Conversations between others
sharing a channel must be regarded as
confidential.
7. The FCC requires the operator to transmit
station identification at certain times by
means of call letters. Refer to the FCC rules
NOTE
The EDACS®trunking environments hav
e
automatic identification features built in and d
o
not require the user to identify by means of ca
ll
letters.

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for your station's particular type of operation
for the proper procedure.
8. No changes or adjustments shall be made to
the equipment except by an authorized or
certified electronics technician.
INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to use the
Allegra Duplex Portable Radio. The Allegra
Duplex is a synthesized, microprocessor-based,
high performance duplex portable FM radio
providing reliable two-way communications in
Enhanced Digital Access Communications System
(EDACS) trunking environments.
Duplex operation is provided in EDACS sys-
tems while operating in the Telephone
Interconnect Mode. At all other times, the radio
provides simplex communications, i.e. when
placing group calls in the EDACS environments or
when operating in the conventional mode.
In an EDACS trunked environment the user
selects a communications system and group. In
this mode, channel selection is transparent to the
user and is controlled via digital communication
with the system controller. This provides advanced
programmable features and fast access to
communication channels.
The exact operation of the radio depends on
the operating mode, the radio's programming, and
the particular radio system. Most features
described in this manual may be enabled or
disabled through programming. Consult the
system administrator for the required features to
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The portable radio has an antenna which
can be unfolded so that it points directly upwards
and, when not in use, can be folded down
completely.
The 20-button keypad, an internal speaker
and a liquid crystal display (LCD) for radio status
information are located on the front of the radio.
Viewed from the radio's front, a Push-To-Talk
(PTT) button is located on the left side .

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The keypad is used for manual number entry
for individual calls, access to a telephone
interconnect system and activation of various
EDACS or conventional features. The keypad is
divided into both a function portion and a numeric
portion as is found on a basic push-button
telephone.
The display has an eight alphanumeric
character line (upper line) used to show the
operational mode of the radio and has a numeric
character line (middle line) used to show talk time.
Eight status indicators, used to indicate various
operating conditions, such as; function key
pressed, transmitter on, service available, radio in
use, horn alert active, radio locked or transmit
muted, are located below the character lines within
the display.
USER INTERFACE
BUTTON
PUSH–TO–TALK Enables the radio's transmitter.
(PTT) BUTTON PTT must be held down to
transmit during simplex opera
tion.
KEYPAD
Function Portion
Two functions button;
1. Momentarily Press.
Terminates any ongoing activity. If
the radio is designated as
supervisory, it drops any ongoing
group call.
2. Press and Hold (approximately
2 seconds).
Applies power to the radio. Press
and hold the ON/END button to turn
the radio on. All status indicators turn
on momentarily and after 2 seconds a
short beep is heard and the message
“---ON---”will be displayed on the
LCD. Press a second time to turn the
radio off. After 2 seconds short beep
is heard and the message “TURN
OFF”will be displayed on the LCD.
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last user selections (unless
programmed for a particular power up
option).
Initiates a call by sending the number
shown in the display, or functions as
the PTT button if no number has
been previously entered.
Clears the last digit entered when
pressed and released. Press and hold
for at least one second to clear the
entire number.
Stores numbers in memory locations.
Activates extended features. The
extended features are labeled above
each associated key on the keypad.
is pressed before the
associated key to enable the
secondary function of that key. The
extended keyboard is available as
long as the FCN icon is displayed
Recalls numbers from memory
locations.
NOTE
When the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN
button is pressed, the volume setting can b
e
momentarily displayed on the LCD (e.g
.,
VOL=15) if the radio is not actively receiving
a
call and the function is enabled throug
h
programming. If not programmed with a powe
r
up volume level, the radio retains the last settin
g
used when the radio was powered off.

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VOLUME UP BUTTON
Increases the volume level. 15 is the
maximum level.
VOLUME DOWN BUTTON
Decreases the volume level. 00 is the
minimum level unless programmed
otherwise.
Numeric Portion
Enters telephone numbers and
activates extended features.
Ramps through the system list and
selects a system.
DURING A CALL - sends the DTMF
(Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) tone for *.
IN DISPATCH MODE - brings up the
dial tone.
Ramps through the group and channel
list and selects a group or channel .
DURING A CALL - sends the DTMF
tone for #.
Provides a pause during keypad entry of
the DTMF numbers. This function is
activated, when a first number 0..9 of
the request telephone number was
pressed.
Extended Features - 1
Press first then one of the following
keys or buttons.
Key Function Comments
ALERT Enables/disables the horn
alert feature. Once to turn
on, again to turn off.
TIME Displays call timer (active if
call is in progress, last call
length if call is not in
progress).
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OVERDIAL Enables overdial mode
for placing/storing
dispatch overdial calls.
EXT MIC Toggles between external
and internal microphone.
SIMPLEX Toggles between simplex
only and duplex operation.
MUTE Enables/disables
microphone mute during
duplex operation.
LOCK Locks the radio and
keypad. (Provided code
has been
pre-programmed).
SCAN Enables/disables group
scan operation.
ADD/DEL Adds or deletes groups
from the scan list.
SPC Enters Special Call Mode.
SYSTEM Changes the ramp
direction for systems or
directly accesses systems.
GROUPS/ Changes the ramp
CHANNELS direction for groups or
channels or directly
accesses groups.
A Flex Keys that can be used
in two ways:
B 1) quick dial frequently
called or emergency
numbers,
C 2) extended functions such
as Special Calls, Public
Address, Horn Alert,
Emergency, or Home
System/Group. Each"Flex
Key" can store one
number for a total of three.
RING Set the one of the four ring
volume level. RING MIN,
RING -2-, RING -3-, RING
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Extended Features - 2
Press and hold first and one of the
following keys twice.
Key Function Comments
TESTMODE Enters testmode (if
enabled).
ver group Hold key to display
current software Group
Version (as GXX VXX).
DISPLAY
The radio's display is shown below. The
alphanumeric field is used to display system and
group or channel names and also operational
messages to the user. This line contains eight
14-segment alphanumeric characters. The middle
numeric field displays call time length in minutes
and seconds. The bottom line displays eight status
flags .
Status Indicators
Eight status indicators show the various
operating characteristics of the radio. Indicators
are displayed to show the current operating status
of the radio.
FCN Indicates an extended function is
currently being selected.
PWR Indicates the transmitter is active.
SERV Indicates the radio is in the range of
a system and the control channel is
available .
Indicates the radio is receiving a
signal on the selected channel or
group.
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AIndicates the radio is configured to
notify the user via an external alarm
that an individual call has been
received.
BNot used.
∆∆Indicates the radio’s keypad is
locked.
þþMute icon - indicates the radio has
the transmit audio disabled (only
valid during duplex operation).
ALERT TONES
The Allegra Duplex radio generates a set of
unique alert tones to indicate operating status. The
following section identifies and describes the alert
tones used in the Allegra Duplex radio for
Conventional and EDACS applications .
EDACS APPLICATIONS
CALL ORIGINATE ALERT
If programmed, a short tone is
sounded whenever the Push-
To-Talk (PTT) button is keyed and
the radio has acquired a channel.
This tone indicates the user may
begin communications.
CALL QUEUED
If one short, high pitched tone
sounds after the transmitter is
keyed, this indicates that the system
has placed the request in a queue.
This tone sounds at both the
transmitting unit and the receiving
unit(s), indicating to the user on the
receiving end that they will receive a
call shortly. If the PTT is unkeyed
while in queue, the radio autokeys
(automatically keys) push-to-talk
when a channel becomes available
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AUTOKEY When the PTT is keyed to place a
call on the system, but the PTT is
released before the channel is
assigned (e.g. a queued call), the
radio automatically keys on the
channel when it gets the
assignment. The radio generates a
long beep and holds the transmitter
keyed for two seconds. Pressing the
PTT button keeps the channel and
sends the message before this two
second time-out has expired.
SYSTEM BUSY
If you key the PTT bar and hear
three short, medium pitched tones,
this indicates that the receiving
party is already on the system or
the system is busy and its queue is
full. You must rekey later to access
the system.
CALL DENIEDA single low pitch beep sounds
when the PTT switch is keyed and
the request is denied by the system.
This happens if the unit is an invalid
user or if the unit is requesting an
unavailable service.
OUT OF RANGE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
A single low pitched tone sounds
immediately after the PTT switch is
keyed indicating the radio is out of
range of the repeater. The radio
tries to place the call for a short
period (3 seconds) after the initial
attempt. The radio generates a
second low pitched tone when it
gives up trying to place the call.
The system is off the air or the
radio needs servicing when the
radio is within calling range, and
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OPERATION
GENERAL
Turning The Radio ON/OFF
The radio is powered ON by pressing and
holding the button. All status indicators turn
on momentarily and after 2 seconds a short beep
will be heard and a message “---ON---”will be
displayed on the LCD. A self diagnostic test is
performed when the radio is first turned on if
enabled through programming. To turn the radio
OFF press and hold the button again. After
2 seconds a short beep will be heard and a
message “TURN OFF”will be displayed on the
LCD. When turned off, the radio retains the last
user selections (unless programmed for a
particular power up option).
Additionally, the key is used to
terminate interconnect and individual calls.
Volume Adjust
The user can adjust the volume at any time
using the and buttons. If the volume is
adjusted while a call is in progress, no audible
beeps are heard. If no call is in progress, a short
beep is heard, in addition to the visual indication, if
enabled. Additionally, the user selected “off-hook”
volume level is saved separately from the user
selected “on-hook” volume level.
EDACS OPERATION
System Selection-Ramping Names
The operator can ramp through the
programmed system names list by pressing and
releasing the key.
If the radio is programmed for a non-split
display then the selected talk group is displayed
when the radio is idling. The first time the
key is pressed the radio displays the selected
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for the programmed display time-out period. If the
is released and then pressed again during
this time the radio ramps to the next system name
in the list.
If the radio is programmed for a split display
then both the selected system and group are
displayed when the radio is idling. The first time
the key is pressed the radio ramps to the
next system name in the list.
The ramp direction through the system
name list is selectable. It is toggled by pressing
the key.
System Selection-Direct Number Entry
Direct system selection can be made by
entering (1) the system selection digit(s), (2)
pressing , (3) pressing . If an invalid
number is entered, the first system is selected.
Group Selection-Ramping Names
The desired group is selected by pressing
and releasing . The ramp direction of the
group selection is changed by pressing and
then .
Group Selection-Direct Number Entry
Direct group selection can be made by
entering (1) the group selection digit(s), (2)
pressing , (3) pressing . If an invalid
group number is entered, the first group is
selected.
Unlocking The Radio
After the portable is locked the user can
unlock the portable by keying in the lock code. If
an incorrect digit is entered simply start over with
the correct code. If the lock code is forgotten,
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Locking The Radio
The radio can be locked by pressing
followed by . The ∆∆icon is displayed. In this
mode calls cannot be originated. This feature is
operational only if a lock code is entered during
radio programming. Lock codes can be 1 to 15
digits long.
Programmable Flex Keys
Flex keys automatically recall and execute
the function stored at that location without further
user intervention. Pressing followed by
-(A), -(B) or -(C) activates the
function.
Interconnect Dialing
To place an interconnect call, the user
simply enters the desired number using the digit
(9-0) keys and presses the key.
REDIAL Key
Pressing the key and then the
key, redials the last number dialed.
Individual Call Dialing
To place an individual call, the user enters
the desired LID number and presses the PTT.
To program the Flex Keys enter the
following key sequence:
1. Enter the desired phone number/LID.
2. Press the key if the number is
a phone number or the if the
number is a radio LID or dispatch
overdial/ID.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the A, B, or C key that is to be
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When a Flex Key is PC programmed, it is
locked, thus preventing the user from
re-programming its function.
Individual Call Notification
When an individual call is received the
caller's ID is stored and is displayed for a
programmable time period. After the display time
has expired, the last individual call received is
recallable by pressing the button or entering
Special Call mode. The caller's ID is not saved if
the radio is turned off.
The user is alerted to the presence of
missed individual calls via one of two methods.
The default first method is for the radio to display
"C*"as the first two characters in the display. The
alternate method allows the user to PC program
an eight character alphanumeric such as "*MSG*".
In combination with these notification methods, the
personality can be set-up so that the radio beeps
until the user clears the call or toggles the
hookswitch.
Storing An Individual Call ID
This type of call is dynamically stored to the
call list by following the following steps:
1. Enter the desired individual call ID
then followed by the
key.
2. Enter the two digit storage location for
the number (00 to 50). The new
individual call ID is now added to the
call list.
Using Special Call Lists
In the Allegra Duplex Portable, the
difference between a "Call List" and "Special Call
List" is that the Call List consists of user modifiable
phone numbers and radio LIDs. It operates
similarly to a pre-stored phone list in a cellular
phone. A "Special Call List" is PC programmable
and is not user modifiable.