Maxon SL-70W Series User manual

SL-70W Series
Synthesized Scanning Radio
Operating
Instructions

About Your SL-70W Series Radio
Maxon's SL-70W Series radios feature 16 channel operation with
superior performance and reliability. Operation and functions for
Maxon's SL-70W Series radios are described in this manual.
We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the
radio.
Application of some of the functions described in this manual is
determined by the system you use. Your Maxon Dealer will
program your radio so that you have the greatest number of
functions possible relative to your needs.
Should you have questions regarding the operation of the radio,
please consult your Maxon Dealer.
About Maxon America, Inc.
Maxon America, Inc. designs and manufactures professional FM
two-way radio equipment to serve a wide variety of communication
needs. Maxon produces equipment for the Land Mobile Radio and
Specialized Mobile Radio markets (business, industrial, government
and public safety).

Table of Contents
SafetyInformation.................................................................
UnpackingInformation..........................................................
SL-70W Series Features..........................................................
Description of Radio Components.........................................
AntennaInstallation...............................................................
Battery Pack Removal / Belt Clip Installation..........................
Battery Charging and Care.....................................................
SL-70W Series Operation......................................................
PowerOn-Volume.................................................
Transmit.................................................................
Receive..................................................................
PowerOff..............................................................
Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones.............................
ScanModes.........................................................................
Normal Channel Scan...........................................
Priority Channel Scan............................................
Other Scanning Features......................................................
LookBack.............................................................
Scan Channel Delete.............................................
CTCSS/DCS Scanning............................................
NormalScan TX....................................................
PriorityScan TX.....................................................
PriorityOnly TX....................................................
Receive Only Scan................................................
Licensing and Service Information........................................
Recycling / Disposal of Batteries..........................................
SoftwareCopyrights.............................................................
Maintenance........................................................................
LimitedWarranty.................................................................
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Safety Information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in
General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromag-
netic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Maxon sub-
scribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper
operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the
Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communications
Commission limits.
WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the
antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the
body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
WARNING -DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter -
equipped radio equipment.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical
blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it
is a type especially designed and qualified for such use.
CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T)
when not actually wishing to transmit.
NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands. All
radios must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio
contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits unauthorized use or
adjustments of this radio.
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Unpacking Information
Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the
following items:
Radio
Battery Pack
Antenna
Belt Clip
Operating Instructions
If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer or Maxon.
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SL-70W Series Features
•Wideband operation
•Channel scan
•Priority channel scan
•Look back channel
•CTCSS/DCS tone signalling
•Busy channel lockout
•Time-out timer
•Programmable 12.5 to 25 kHz channel spacing (per channel)
•HI / LO power switch provides full 5 Watts or battery saving
~1.5 Watts output

Description of Radio Components
1) Antenna Receptacle
2) Accessory Jack: Used with optional speaker microphone or
mini-VOX unit. May also be used for an external 8 Ohm
speaker or an earphone.
3) On / Off - Volume Control
4) Channel Selector Knob
5) BUSY / TX / BT Indicator: Tri-color Light Emitting Diode (LED)
identifies radio status.
6) HI/LO "TX" Power Switch: Selects radio output power.
7) Monitor Button
8) P-T-T Bar
9) Speaker
10) Microphone
11) Slide-on Battery Pack: 600 or 1200 mAh battery packs.
12) Battery Charge Contacts
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Antenna Installation
Fasten the antenna to the radio by turning the antenna clockwise
into the receptacle on top of the radio.
Battery Pack Removal / Belt Clip Installation
The battery must be removed from the radio body to install the belt
clip. Remove the slide-on battery pack by placing your thumb under
the latch on the side of the radio (A). Lift upward while sliding
battery away from your thumb (B). Insert top portion of belt clip into
recessed hole located on rear top of radio body (C). Position bottom
of belt clip against radio back (D). Re-install battery by aligning
"rails" on battery with radio body and sliding firmly toward latch side
of radio (E). Once the battery is installed, the belt clip cannot be
removed without again removing the battery pack.
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Battery Charging and Care
To ensure peak performance from your radio, the battery pack must
be fully charged. Proper care and charging will allow maximum
performance and life of your battery pack.
The SA-1120 Pedestal Charger, available optionally for your SL-70W
Series Radio, offers convenient charging capabilities. The charging
cycle with this charger is overnight (12-16 hours). For longest
battery life try to avoid charging the radio for more than 24 hours
at a time.
The optional SA-1125 Desktop Quick Charger provides "one hour"
charging and normal "slow" charging to two units simultaneously.
The high capacity 1200 mAh battery pack will take longer to fully
charge.
See accompanying instructions included with these chargers for
more information.
To receive maximum performance from your radio and battery
pack, periodically completely discharge and recharge the battery
pack.
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