Maxon SL7000 User manual

User Manual SL7000
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................2
Operating Instructions...........................................................................................................3
About Your SL7000 Radio .............................................................................................3
SL7000 Specification.....................................................................................................3
Safety Information................................................................................................................4
Unpacking Information ..........................................................................................................5
SL7000 Features...................................................................................................................6
SL7000 Quick start................................................................................................................6
Description of Radio Components ...........................................................................................7
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ...............................................................................8
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip .....................................................................................9
Attaching and Removing the Jack Cover..................................................................................9
Battery Charging and Care................................................................................................... 10
Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones ............................................................................. 11
LCD Display........................................................................................................................ 12
Display Options................................................................................................................... 13
Basic Functions................................................................................................................... 14
Power on/off Mode..............................................................................................................14
Password ........................................................................................................................... 15
Group and Channel selection................................................................................................ 15
Dealer programmable features............................................................................................. 16
Busy Lockout...................................................................................................................... 16
Mark Idle ........................................................................................................................... 16
Monitor .............................................................................................................................. 16
RSSI (Received Signal Strength indicator) ............................................................................. 16
CTCSS................................................................................................................................ 17
DCS ................................................................................................................................... 18
Transmit options................................................................................................................. 19
Hi / Low RF Power ..............................................................................................................19
TOT (Time Out Timer)......................................................................................................... 19
TX Delay ............................................................................................................................ 19
Roger beep and Clear to talk................................................................................................ 19
Squelch.............................................................................................................................. 19
Talk around........................................................................................................................ 20
Power save......................................................................................................................... 20
User set mode .................................................................................................................... 20
Emergency ......................................................................................................................... 21
Scanning............................................................................................................................ 22
Wireless Cloning ................................................................................................................. 23
Selcall and DTMF Signalling functions ................................................................................... 24
5 Tone Selcall Tone Chart.................................................................................................... 26
Additional functions............................................................................................................. 26
Service information .............................................................................................................28
CHQ700L Desktop Charger .................................................................................................. 29

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Operating Instructions
About Your SL7000 Radio
Maxon's SL7000 radio is a fully featured 255 channels. Operation and functions of this radio are
outlined in this manual.
Many of the features on this radio are programmable, please check with your dealer as to the
precise set-up of your radio.
We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio
The application of some of the functions described in this manual are 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.
SL7000 Specification MODEL SL7000
Equipment Type PMR Hand Portable 12dB SINAD
(nominal) UHF: Better than – 116dBm
VHF: Better than –
117dBm
Performance
specifications EN 300.086 Adjacent Channel
Selectivity 12.5 kHz
Better than 60dB
25 kHz
Better than 70dB
Band VHF V1 & 2
136.000-174.000 MHz
UHF U1 & 2
400.000-470.000 MHz
Tone Range 67 to 250.3Hz @
0.3% accuracy
Channel Spacing 25 KHz, 12.5 KHz Tone Standard ETSI 300.219
RF Output Power VHF 1- 5 Watt
UHF 1-4 Watt
MIC Sensitivity
At Accessory/Mic
connector
17mV +/- 5mV
Values for 60% peak
dev.
Modulation Type F3E
Audio Power 660mW max.
(Internal 6Ω speaker)
TX Spurious
Emission (conducted
and radiated)
Below 1GHz Better
than –36dBm
1 – 4GHz Better than
–30dBm
Intermediate
Frequencies 45.1MHz Hum and Noise
(Residual Modulation)
Method as FTZ 17 TR
2049 July 1988
Better than 40dB
(with PSOPH)
455KHz
Channels 255 Channels
Frequency Source Synthesizer
Power Supply Li-ion (1500mA)
7.5VDC Nominal
+/- 10% VDC Extreme
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Safety Information
WARNING
¾DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed
parts of the body while transmitting.
¾DO NOT allows children to operate transmitter-equipped radio equipment.
CAUTION
¾DO 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.
¾DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T) when not actually wishing to transmit.
¾NEVER use the radio in an aircraft.
¾NEVER use the radio near to sensitive medical equipment or in areas where instructed not to
do so, e.g. Petrol filling stations.
¾When used in a vehicle, do not mount the radio unit on or near the Airbag or Airbag
activation device.
¾The use of an accessory not recommended or supplied by Maxon may cause damage to
equipment or injury to personnel, and will invalidate warranty.
¾When using any of the charging accessories, the mains socket-outlet must be installed near
the equipment.
¾The outlet must not be obstructed and must be easily accessible at all times.
¾Never attempt to disassemble, modify or repair the unit unless the work is carried out by a
Maxon approved Dealer.
Incorrect assembly, modification or repair may cause irreparable damage to your unit and will
invalidate warranty.
For service or repair always return your radio to an authorized Maxon Dealer.

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Unpacking Information
Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following items:
1. Radio
2. Battery Pack
3. Battery Charger
4. Spring Belt Clip
5. Antenna
6. Battery Charger Power Supply
7. User Manual
* If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer or Maxon

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SL7000 Features
5-1 Watt output power (VHF) Monitor button
16 x groups Faciities socket
Rotary channel & group switch VOX (Voice operated Transmit)
Channel up/down key Talk around
Full scanning 4 x Memory channels
Priority channel setting Time-out timer
Lookback channel setting Priority Channel Edit
Editable scan list Hi/Low power Key
Group scan Li-ion Battery
Stun and revive Selcall
Backlight DTMF
25 KHz, 12.5KHz channel spacing Lone worker
Tranciver lock Call
Password protect ANI
Emergency call Scrambler
CTCSS/DCS/tone signalling Talk around
Roger Bleep Battery indicator
SL7000 Quick start
Before using your SL7000 radio for the fist time check the
battery has been fully charged (refer to charging
instructions). To Receive a transmission rotate the volume
clockwise to the half way position. A turn on beep will be
heard to indicate the radio is powered.
Receive and transmit frequencies together with any privicy
codes have to be programmed the same for two way
conversation.
On the Transmiting radio press and hold the large PTT
(Push To Talk) switch on the side of the radio. Whilst
transmiting the LED will illumiminate solid red.

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Description of Radio Components
1. On/Off – Volume Control
2. Channel Selector Switch (Group selector)
3. Emergency Button
4. Monitor Button
5. Push-To-Talk (PTT)
6. Up/down Button
7. LED RX/TX/BUSY Indicator
8. Speaker
9. Microphone
10. LCD Display
11. Po –P3Programmable buttons
12. Accessory Connector (EXT Jack)
13. Belt clip
14. Battery
15. Battery Charge Contacts
16. Battery Latch

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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
To Install:
Position the guides of the battery in line with the radio battery guide rails and slide the battery
into position until a click is heard.
To Remove:
Holding the radio in one hand, push and hold the battery latch button located in the lower central
part of the battery pack, held as diagrams below. Hold the radio firmly and slide the battery in an
upward direction whilst pushing the battery latch button.

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Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
To Install:
Install belt clip onto the belt clip holder located on the upper part of the radio, held whilst looking
at the back of the unit. Locate the slot on the radio and push belt clip downward until a click is
heard.
To Remove:
Push and hold the release button located at the top of the belt clip and slide the clip off the belt
clip holder.
Attaching and Removing the Jack Cover
To attach accessory socket cover screw as per below drawing, in the case of using an optional
audio accessory unscrew cover using a screwdriver, fit accessory and fully tighten locating pins.

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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.
CHQ700L Desktop Charger provides 2 hours charging to one radio and one battery.
Before using your SL7000 for the first time a full two hour charge will be required for the best
performance.
To ensure maximum performance from your radio and battery pack, periodically completely
discharge and recharge the battery pack.