Ericsson NPC-50 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Portable Radio Unit
NPC-50
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Copyright © January 1996, Ericsson Inc.
This manual covers Ericsson and General
Electric products manufactured and sold by
Ericsson Inc.
NOTICE!
Repairs to this equipment should be made only
by an authorized service technician or facility
designated by the supplier. Any repairs,
alterations or substitution of recommended
parts made by the user to this equipment not
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment in
addition to the manufacturer’s warranty.
NOTE!
The software contained in this device is
copyrighted. Unpublished rights are reserved
under the copyright laws of the United States.
NOTE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND
EFFICIENT USAGE OF YOUR
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS . 4
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AVAILABLE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES . . 5
UNPACKING YOUR RADIO . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . 6
FCC LICENSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GETTING YOUR RADIO READY TO USE . 7
Setting The RF Frequency . . . . . . 8
Opening The Battery Compartment . . 8
Attaching The Belt Clip . . . . . . . 12
Mounting The Antenna . . . . . . . 12
Installing Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 13
USING THE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . 14
TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING . . . . 14
BATTERY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . 15
CHARGE BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . 15
RECHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . 16
Battery Low Indication . . . . . . . . 16
BATTERY CARE & MAINTENANCE . . . 16
BATTERY RECYCLING . . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION . . . . . 17
ANTENNACARE AND REPLACEMENT . 17
ELECTRONIC DEVICES . . . . . . . . . 17
AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
BLASTING AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FCC RULES PART 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
OPTIONALACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . 20
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . 20
NPS-50 PORTABLE RADIO
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
NPC-50 PORTABLE RADIO
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND
EFFICIENT USAGE OF YOUR
RADIO
Important: Read this Information Before Using
Your Portable Radio
OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the
FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC).Asan
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 will help eliminate confusion, assure the most
efficientuseof the existingradio channelsandresult
in a smoothly functioning radio network. The follow-
ing offenses are punishable by fine, imprisonment,
or both.
When using your two-way radio, remember these
rules:
1. It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any
distress or emergency message. Asyour radio
operatesinmuchthesamewayasatelephone
"party line", always listen to make sure that the
channel is clear before transmitting. Emer-
gency calls have priority over all other mes-
sages. If someone is sending an emergency
message - suchas reportinga fireor asking for
help in an accident - KEEP OFF THE AIR!
2. The use of profane or obscene language is
prohibited by Federal Law.
3. It is against the law to send false call letters or
false distress or emergency messages.
4. It is against Federal Law to repeat or otherwise
make known anything you overhear on your
radio. Conversations between others sharing
yourchannelmustberegardedasconfidential.
5. No changes or adjustments shall be made to
the equipment except by an authorized or cer-
tified electronic technician.
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INTRODUCTION
The portable radio you have purchased will provide
you with reliable two-way communications when
properly used. It is important that you read and
understand this manual to obtain the best possible
performance and long time operation of your radio.
This radio is available in two different versions. One
versionoperatesin theVHFband(151-159MHz)on
one of sixteen (16) user selectable frequencies. The
other version operates in the UHF band (462-470
MHz)ononeofsixteen(16)userselectablefrequen-
cies.
In addition, each version can be set up with one of
thirty-eight (38) user selectable CTCSS tones.
These CTCSS tones help block the reception of
other radio messages that may be on the same RF
frequency as your particular radio. The user may
also disable this feature.
AVAILABLE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES
Each radio operates on one of 16 pre-set frequen-
cies. Refer to Table 1 (VHF) or 2 (UHF) for a listing
of available frequencies. Information is also indi-
cated on frequencies requiring no license or chan-
nels in the General Mobile Radio System (GMRS)
that may be used for personal use only under FCC
Part 95 Rules.
UNPACKING YOUR RADIO
Remove all the items from the packing box and
identify each item. Check off the items as you re-
move them from the box.
Operator’s Manual AE/LZT 123 1896
Safety Instructions AE/LZY 123 1897
VHF Portable Radio KRD 103 127/1
UHF Portable Radio KRD 103 127/2
Antenna, VHF KRE 101 1503/1
Antenna, UHF KRE 101 1503/2
Battery BKB 191 208/1
Wall Cube Charger BML 161 63/1
If any of these items are missing from the box,con-
tact your dealer for help.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1. Antenna
2. Built-In Microphone
3. On/Off Switch/Volume Control
4. Built-In Speaker
5. Antenna Connector
6. Transmit LED
7. Rubberized Jack Cover
8. External Speaker Jack
9. External Microphone Jack
10. Charge Jack
11. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch
12. Monitor Switch
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FCC LICENSING
Before using your radio, you must have a station
license issued by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). It is illegal to transmit without
the appropriate license. You must submit FCC Form
600 and any appropriate attachments to PCIA(Per-
sonal Communications Industry Association), which
is the organization responsible for coordinating con-
flicts. For more information about PCIA, call (800)
759-0300 ([n Virginia call [phone]].
To get current FCC forms and instructions, you can:
•Have the forms mailed to you by calling the
FCC forms Hotline at (800) 418-FORM.
•Have the forms faxed to you by the FCC’s
Fax-On-Demand system at [phone].
Request Document 000600 for all forms and
instructions, Document 006001 for instructions
only, Document 006002 for Form 600 Main
Form only, or Document 006003 for all sched-
ules.
For questions about the license application, call the
FCC at [phone].
You are also required to have in your possession, a
current copy of Part 90 of the
FCC Rules and Regu-
lations
before operating your radio. It is also your
responsiblitytoinsureyourradiooperatesinaccord-
ance with the guidelines established by the FCC.
See the section FCC Rules Part 90 in the back of
this manual for additional information on the opera-
tion of your radio.
GETTING STARTED
GETTING YOUR RADIO READY TO USE
Several operations must be performed before using
your radio:
•Selecting the operating frequency of the radio
•Selecting or disabling the CTCSS tone
•Attaching the belt clip
•Mounting the antenna
•Checking battery installation and charging the
battery
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Setting The RF Frequency
Refer to Table 1 (VHF) or Table 2 (UHF) for the DIP
switch setting for the desired operating RF fre-
quency of the radio. The DIP switch bank is located
in the upper right hand corner of the battery com-
partment. Use a pencil point or small object to posi-
tion the DIP switches to the corresponding setting.
Opening The Battery Compartment
Each radio has been pre-programmed to
operate on 151.6250 (VHF) or 464.5000 (UHF)
MHz.
NOTE
The battery pack is protected with a plastic
wrap. Do not remove this because damage to
the battery may result.
1. Unlock the
battery com-
partment by
pushing on
the latches
on either
side.
2. Remove the
cover by
sliding it
down and
away from
the radio.
CAUTION
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For example:
To change the pre-programmed RF frequency
of 151.6250 to 158.4000, set S1 to ON, S2 to OFF,
S3 and S4 to ON position.
ON = switch set towards speaker
OFF = switch set towards battery
* Itinerant frequency, no license required
S1 S2 S3 S4
ON
FREQ.(MHz)S1S2S3S4
151.6250 ON ON OFF OFF
151.6550 OFF ON ON ON
151.6850 ON OFF ON OFF
151.7150 OFF ON OFF ON
151.7750 OFF ON ON OFF
151.8050 ON OFF OFF ON
151.8350 ON ON OFF ON
151.8950 OFF OFF ON OFF
151.9250 ON ON ON OFF
151.9550 OFF OFF ON ON
154.4900 OFF ON OFF OFF
154.5150 ON OFF OFF OFF
154.5400 OFF OFF OFF ON
154.5700 OFF OFF OFF OFF
154.6000 ON ON ON ON
158.4000 * ON OFF ON ON
Table 1 - VHF RF Frequency Settings
SWITCH POSITION
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ON = Switch set towards speaker
OFF = switch set towards battery
* Itinerant frequency, no license required
** GMRS frequency, personal use only
Setting CTCSS Tones
Refer to Table 3 for DIP switch settings for the
CTCSS tones. The DIP switches are located in the
upper left hand corner of the battery compartment.
UseapencilpointorothersmallobjecttosettheDIP
switches to the corresponding position.
For example:
To change the pre-programmed CTCSS tone
of 156.7 to 100.0, set the following switches. Set S1
to OFF, S2 to ON, S3 and S4 to OFF, S5 to ON and
leave all other switches to the ON position.
FREQ.(MHz)S1S2S3S4
462.5750 ** OFF ON OFF ON
462.6250 ** OFF ON ON OFF
462.6750 ** ON OFF OFF ON
464.3250 ON ON OFF ON
464.5000 OFF OFF ON ON
464.5500 * ON ON OFF OFF
464.8250 OFF OFF ON OFF
467.7625 ** ON ON ON ON
467.8125 OFF OFF OFF OFF
467.8500 ON ON ON OFF
467.8750 OFF OFF OFF ON
467.9000 ON OFF OFF OFF
467.9250 OFF ON ON ON
469.2625 ON OFF ON OFF
469.5000 * OFF ON OFF OFF
469.5500 * ON OFF ON ON
Table 2 - UHF RF Frequency Settings
SWITCH POSITION
The radio has been pre-programmed for a
CTCSS tone of 156.7 Hz.
NOTE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
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