M/A-Com P5100 Series User manual

M-803 Gemini Series
Mobile Radio
OTP 5.07
OCF 3.13

Revision History
Date Updated by Description of change
08/14/01 Dennis Giddings New
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Preface
Notices to the User and Safety
Training Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND
OPTIMAL OPERATION. READ THIS BEFORE
USING YOUR M-803 MOBILE RADIO
WARNING
Your M-803 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.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC
RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In
addition, your M-803 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, 3kHz to 300 GHz.
Use of this radio as described below will result in user
exposure substantially below the FCC recommended
limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic energy.

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Before operating this radio, be sure you:
•Do not operate this radio if any of the RF
connectors are not secure or if open connections
are not properly terminated.
•Do not operate this radio near electrical blasting
caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC
RF exposure limits for Uncontrolled Exposure and
Occupational exposure. The difference is in the
minimum safe distance that people must be away from
the antenna when transmitting RF energy. To assure
optimal radio performance and that human exposure to
RF electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines,
transmit only when people are at least the minimum
distance away from a properly installed antenna. The
following lists these minimal allowable distances:
M-803 Radio
Rated Power Antenna Gain Minimum Distance for
Uncontrolled
Exposure
Minimum
Distance for
Occupational
Exposure
45 dBm max,
43 dBm nominal 0 dB 68.5 cm (27 inches) 30.6 cm (12 inches)
45 dBm max,
43 dBm nominal 3 dB 97.6 cm (38.4 inches) 43.2 cm (17 inches)
The radio must be serviced and installed only by a
qualified technician. Be sure that the radio is properly
grounded according to the installation instructions.
Note on jump-starting: If you need to jump start an M-
803 equipped vehicle, the positive radio lead from the
radio must be disconnected from the vehicle battery.
Disconnecting the lead will prevent damage to the radio.
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed
transmitters within the territories under government
control. Illegal operation is punishable by fine or
imprisonment or both. Refer service to qualified
technicians only. Do not operate your transceiver in
explosive atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes, etc.).
Occupational Safety Guidelines and
Safety Training Information
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.
Your M-803 Mobile Radio transmits using a remote
antenna. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
In 1996, the Federal Communications commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety
limits for portable devices, based on the recommended
limits of the National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements (NCRP) and the American National
Safety Institute (ANSI).
The design of the M-803 Mobile Radio complies with
the FCC guidelines for Occupational / Controlled
exposure to RF electromagnetic fields, as measured by
the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE). To assure
optimal performance and make sure human exposure to
RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC
guidelines, always adhere to the following:
1. The push-to-talk button should only be depressed
when intending to send a voice message.
2. The radio should only be used for necessary work
related communications.

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3. The radio should only be used by authorized and
trained personnel and should not be operated by
children.
4. Do not operate your radio in explosive
atmospheres (gases, dust, fumes, etc.) or near
explosive blasting caps.
5. Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to
the radio. Changes or modifications to the radio
may cause harmful interference. Any servicing of
the radio should only be performed by qualified
personnel.
6. Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories
(antennas, control heads, speakers/mics, etc.). Use
of unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The information listed above provides the user with the
information needed to make him or her aware of a RF
exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio
operates within the FCC exposure limits of this radio.

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Table Of Contents
Welcome to the OpenSky Network 1
OpenSky Overview 2
Internet Protocol (IP) Network 2
TCP / IP Backbone 2
Addressable Headers 3
System-Wide Voice Encryptability 3
Integrated Voice and Data 3
Digitized Voice, Text and Graphics 4
Multi-Agency Coverage 5
Promotes Interagency Cooperation 5
Connectivity with Legacy Equipment 6
Improved Coverage and Signal Strength 6
Better Peak-Time Performance 7
Software-Configured Device 8
Multi-Mode Functionality 8
Software Upgradeable 9
Network Organization 11
Your Voice Feature Personality 12
User Groups 13
Profiles 14
Talk Groups 15
Listen Groups 15
Talkback Scanning 16
Radio Personality 16
Terminology 18
Getting Started 19
Before Your First Shift 20
Radio Controls 20
Front Panel Components 21
Peripheral Interface 23
RS-232 Port 23
I/O Connector 23
CAN 2.0 Bus 23

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Hardware Connections 23
Display Screen Overview 25
Dwell Displays 27
Dwell Display User-Selectable 27
Sample Dwell Displays 28
Dwell Display–Profile 28
Dwell Display-Caller 29
Dwell Display–Received Talkgroup 29
Dwell Display–Channel 30
Dwell Display–No Access 30
Display Screen Functions 33
Menu and Selector Keypad 34
User-Selectable Menu Operations 34
Keypad Navigation 34
Select Dwell Display 35
Select Operational Mode 36
Universal Connectivity 37
Duration of Mode Change 38
Select Profile 39
Check or Change Active Profile Status 40
Select Talkgroup 41
Check or Change Active Talkgroup 41
Prioritizing a Talkgroup 43
Duration of Priority Assignments 44
Lock Out Talkgroup 44
Groups You Can Lock Out 45
Caution Regarding Profile Changes 48
Select Scan Mode 48
Check or Change Active Scan Mode 49
Duration of Scanning Mode Selections 50
Select Channel 51
Enable/Disable Side Tones 52
Select Brightness Setting 53
Basic Radio Operations 55
Power Up 56
Log-On 57
Self-Test 58