Maxon SM-6000 enduro series User manual

SM-6000 Enduro Series
Operating Instructions

About Your SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio
This Maxon SM-6000 Enduro series mobile radio is compatible with LTR®
trunked and conventional radio s stems. It is capable of up to 200 S stems of
32 Groups per S stem in LTR® Trunked operation and 16 Groups per S stem
in conventional operation. The operation and functions for the SM-6000
Enduro Series radio are described in this manual.
Please read this manual thoroughly be ore operating the radio.
Application of some functions described in this manual is determined b the
s stem ou use. Your radio communications Dealer will program our radio
for ou to have the greatest number of functions possible relative to our
needs.
Should our have questions regarding the operation of this radio, consult
our radio communications Dealer.
About Topaz3
Topaz3 is the exclusive supplier of Maxon®, Legac and TruTalk brand
communication products.
Our product line ranges from two-wa radios suitable for Business and
Industr (B & I) markets like farm, government, law enforcement, utilit , etc.,
to consumer communications equipment for recreational and light-dut
business markets.
Product offerings include a variet of UHF and VHF handheld and mobile
radios, repeaters and RF link modules, as well as FRS (Famil Radio Service),
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), Citizens Band radios and weather
monitors.
Available accessor items include a variet of carr ing cases, spare batteries,
desktop and mobile chargers, earbud speaker microphones, and more for
each radio model.
For additional information on Topaz3 products, visit our website at
www.topaz3.com

Table o Contents
I. FCC RF Exposure Sa ety In ormation.................................. 1
II. Sa ety.............................................................................. 2
III. Unpacking In ormation...................................................... 3
IV. SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio Features............................... 3
V. Installation Sa eguards...................................................... 4
VI. Description o Radio Components....................................... 5
VII. Display Icons and Indicators.............................................. 6
VIII. SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio Operation............................. 7
Power On/Off-Volume.................................................... 7
Trunked Mode Operation................................................ 7
Channel Monitoring - Trunked mode.................................7
S stem Handshaking - Trunked mode.............................7
Transmitting - Trunked mode............................................7
Receiving - Trunked mode............................................... 8
Transpond - Trunked mode............................................... 8
Conventional Mode Operation........................................ 8
Channel Monitoring - Conventional mode......................... 8
Transmitting - Conventional mode.................................... 9
Receiving - Conventional mode....................................... 9
IX. Busy System Queuing........................................................ 9
X. Multiple-Function Button Descriptions................................ 10
XI. Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones........................... 13
XII. Scan Modes...................................................................... 14
LTR® Manual Group Scan................................................. 15
LTR® Auto Group Scan..................................................... 15
S stem Scan................................................................... 15
Conventional Group Scan................................................ 15
XIII. Editing Scan Lists.............................................................. 15
XIV. Conventional Scanning...................................................... 16
Talk Back Scan............................................................... 16
RX Onl / TX Disable Scan.............................................. 17
Priorit TX Scan.............................................................. 17
Priorit Onl TX Scan...................................................... 17
Priorit Look Back Scan................................................... 17
XV. Nuisance Delete............................................................... 18

XVI. ACC-703 DTMF Microphone Operation.............................. 19
Auto Dial Operation....................................................... 19
Manual Dial Operation................................................... 19
Clearing a Dialed Number............................................... 20
Storing a Number in Memor ........................................... 20
Recalling a Stored Number from Memor .......................... 20
Clearing a Stored Number............................................... 20
XVII. Licensing and Service In ormation..................................... 21
XVIII. So tware Copyrights.......................................................... 21
XIX. Maintenance.................................................................... 22
XX. Warranty Statement.......................................................... 23

Contenido
I. Requerimientos de Obediencia a la
Exposicion de RF del FCC............................................... 1
II. Seguridad......................................................................... 2
III. Desempaque y Veri icacion del Equipo............................... 3
IV. Caracteristicas del Radio SM-6000 de la Serie Enduro......... 3
V. Medidas de Proteccion en la Instalacion............................. 4
VI. Botones de Control del Radio / Rasgos de Funcionamiento... 5
VII. Iconos e Indicadores de Visualizacion................................ 6
VIII. Operacion del Radio SM-6000 de la Serie Enduro............... 7
Encendido / Apagado-Volumen........................................ 7
Operacion en Modo Troncal............................................ 7
Monitoreo de Canales - Modo Troncal.............................. 7
Establecimiento de Comunicacion del Sistema - Modo Troncal.7
Transmision - Modo Troncal............................................ 7
Recepcion - Modo Troncal.............................................. 8
Transpondedor - Modo Troncal........................................ 8
Operacion de Modo Convencional.................................. 8
Monitoreo de Modo Convencional.................................. 8
Transmision - Modo Convencional................................... 8
Recepcion - Modo Convencional..................................... 9
IX. Espera por Sistema Ocupado............................................. 9
X. Descripciones del Boton de Funcion Multiple..................... 10
XI. Indicadores de Estado y Tonos de Alerta Audible................ 13
XII. Modos de Busqueda.......................................................... 14
Busqueda de Grupo Manual LTR®..................................... 15
Busqueda de Grupo Automatico LTR®............................... 15
Busqueda del Sistema..................................................... 15
Busqueda de Grupo Convencional.................................... 15
XIII. Edicion de las Listas de Busqueda...................................... 15
XIV. Busqueda Convencional.................................................... 16
Busqueda de Respuesta................................................... 16
Recepcion Solamente / Transmision Desactivada............... 17
Busqueda de Transmision Prioridad.................................. 17
Busqueda de Transmision Prioridad Solamente.................. 17
Busqueda de Retreceso Prioritario.................................... 17
XV. Eliminacion de Perturbacionces........................................ 18

XVI. Operacion del Micro ono ACC-703 DTMF.......................... 19
Operacion de Discado Automatico................................... 19
Operacion de Discado Manual......................................... 19
Borrar el Numero Marcado.............................................. 20
Almacenar el Numero en la Memoria............................... 20
Volver a llamar un Numero Almacenado en la Memoria.... 20
Borrar un Numero Almacenado........................................ 20
XVII. Licencias e In ormacion de Servicio.................................. 21
XVIII. Derechos de Autor del So tware........................................ 21
XIX. Mantenimiento................................................................. 22
XX. Declaracion de Garantia................................................... 23

I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements -
or Occupational Use Only
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General
Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safet standard for human
exposure to Radio Frequenc (RF) electromagnetic energ emitted b FCC
regulated equipment. Topaz3 / Maxon subscribes to the same safet standard
for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user
exposure far below the Occupational Safet and Health Act (OSHA) and
Federal Communications Commission limits.
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 3 dBd.
The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum
operating dut factor not exceeding 50%, in t pical push-to-talk configurations.
This radio is NOT approved for use b the general population in an uncon-
trolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related
operations onl where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the
exposure conditions of its passengers and b standers b maintaining the
minimum separation distance of 5 feet (1.6 meters) between an persons and
the antenna. Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the
FCC RF exposure limits.
CAUTION - DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50%
dut c cle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause
FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The
radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio
is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit b pressing
the P-T-T button on the radios microphone.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the transmitter of SM -6000 mobile radio
when someone (b standers) outside the vehicle is within 5 feet
(1.6 meters) of the antenna.
Antenna installation must be limited to the center of the roof-top of a vehicle
where the passengers are below the metallic ground plane (roof-top) to ensure
compliance.
Note: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequenc bands. All radios must
be licensed b the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter,
Federal law prohibits unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio.
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I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements -
or Occupational Use Only, continued
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
WARNING -Frequenc band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY
as a distress beacon b the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under
no circumstance should this frequenc band be part of the
pre-programmed operating frequencies of this radio.
II. Sa ety
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the transmitter of an radio unless all RF
connectors are secure and an open connectors are properl
terminated.
CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near electrical blasting caps or in an
explosive atmosphere.
CAUTION -All equipment must be properl grounded for safe operation.
WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio
equipment.
WARNING -All equipment should be serviced b a qualified technician.
WARNING - It is mandator that radio installations in vehicles fueled b
liquefied petroleum gas conform to the following standard:
National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 58 applies
to radio installations in vehicles fueled b liquefied petroleum
(LP) gas with LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off
space within the interior of the vehicle. This standard requires
that:
1. An space containing radio equipment shall be isolated b a seal from
the space in which the LP gas container and its fittings are located.
2. Remote (outside) filling connections shall be vented to the outside.
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III. Unpacking In ormation
Remove and carefull inspect the contents of our package(s) for the following
items: Radio
Microphone
DC Power Suppl Cord
Radio Mounting Bracket and Hardware
Microphone Bracket and Hardware
Operating Instructions
If an items are missing or damaged, please contact the radio communications
Dealer from whom ou purchased the radio or the Topaz3 Customer Service
Department (1-800-821-7848, Ext. 499).
IV. SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio Features
LTR® Trunked radio operation
Conventional radio operation
Backlighted displa with icons and up to 9 alphanumeric
characters
Wideband frequenc separation
Programmable output power
Programmable wide or narrow channel spacing
Multi-function buttons
Programmable On / Off hook function
Talk Around
Scanning
Priorit Scanning
Look Back
Scan list editing
CTCSS / DCS (Conventional operation)
Bus channel lockout
Time-out timer
Home s stem / home group
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V. Installation Sa eguards
WARNING - DO NOT install the radio unit where it will interfere with the
proper operation of automatic collision protection devices (air
bags).
WARNING - DO NOT install the radio unit where it is likel to cause injur in
case of an accident.
Note: This radio is NOT intended for operation in a positive ground vehicle.
A. Select a location for the radio where ou will be able to easil see and
reach all the controls and the microphone.
B. Using the radio mounting bracket as a template, mark with a pencil the
locations where the bracket securing screws will be placed.
Note: Before drilling holes in the vehicle, verif that there is nothing that could
be damaged or get in the wa b drilling and putting screws in this location. It is
better to use existing passages in the dashboard, trunk, and floor for routing
the cable, thus avoiding excessive drilling and possible damage.
C. After drilling holes for the mounting bracket, attach the bracket to the
mounting surface b using the two (2) large Phillips head screws
provided.
D. Attach the radio to the mounting bracket using the black screw knobs
(located on each side of the radio) along with the two (2) spring-lock
washers and two (2) large flat washers provided. If necessar , connect
the power suppl cord for the radio before mounting the radio to the
bracket.
Note: Depending on the radio mounting location, it ma be more convenient
to attach the microphone bracket to the radio before installing the radio.
E. Using the two (2) small Phillips head screws provided, mount the micro-
phonebracket to the side of the radio. There are two options for
installing the microphone bracket, allowing the on-hook placement
of the microphone from either the top or the front of the bracket.
F. Push the modular microphone connector into the microphone jack
(located on the front of the radio) until ou hear a click.
CAUTION - Some electronic fuel injection, anti-lock braking s stems, cruise
controls, and vehicle alarms ma be subject to interference
from radio frequenc energ or ma malfunction due to a lack
of protection from RF energ . If the vehicle contains such equip-
ment, consult our radio communications Dealer for assistance
or advice in determining whether the electronic equipment in
the vehicle will operate properl when the radio is transmitting.

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V. Installation Sa eguards, continued
You must purchase an antenna for proper operation of the radio. Consult our
radio communications Dealer to determine which antenna is suitable.
VI. Description o Radio Components
A. On / Off - Volume Knob  Turns the radio on/off and controls the audio level.
B. Displa  Backlighted displa with icons and up to 9 alphanumeric
characters.
C. LED Indicator  Tri-colored light indicates status of radio.
D. Speaker  8 Ω Internal speaker allows received messages to be heard.
E. Microphone Connector  8-pin RJ-5 jack accepts microphone plug and is
used for radio programming.
F. IUp / JDown Selection Buttons  Select S stems, Groups, option functions.
G. Mode Select Button  Toggles among S stems, Groups, call missed
(CALL), and displa brightness (BRIGHT). Also returns radio to our
home S stem / home Group.
H. Scan Select Button  Enables / disables scan functions; also toggles
between scan and priorit scan modes.
I. Option Select Button  Enables / disables optional radio functions; also
enables scrolling when using the I/ J selection buttons.
(Back view on next page)
J. High Densit DB-9 Connector  Option connector that supplies or
receives audio levels. Can also be used with an external or internal
radio modem to make the radio capable of sending or receiving
mobile data information.
K. Ignition Sense  (located on high-densit DB-9 connector) To power
radio on and off via the vehicles ignition s stem.
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VI. Description o Radio Components, continued
L. External Auxiliar Speaker Connector  3.5mm jack is used for connecting
an external speaker.
M. DC Power Cord  13.8 VDC polarized plug (for use in negative ground
vehicle electrical s stems onl ).
N. Antenna Receptacle  Requires a 50 Ω PL-259 t pe load (sold separatel ).
Not Shown
Mounting Bracket with Hardware  Used to mount the radio inside the
vehicle.
Microphone Hanger  Used to hang the microphone; also used to enable /
disable the CTCSS / DCS squelch functions.
VII. Display Icons and Indicators
Scan Indicates scan mode is active.
SIndicates included in scan list or in scan edit
mode. When displa ed under OPT list, indicates
that an option has been selected.
PIndicates Priorit scan mode and assigned priorit
channel.
TA Indicates Talk Around mode is active.
Musical note icon NN
NN
N(Continuous) Indicates active beep tones; (flashing)
indicates the auxiliar speaker is active.
Phone icon ZZ
ZZ
Z(Continuous) Indicates interconnect phone mode;
(flashing) indicates a call missed.
SYS Indicates S stem mode is active.
Volume indicator Indicates current volume level.
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VIII. SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio Operation
Power On/O - Volume
Turn the radio on b rotating the on/off - volume control clockwise until ou
hear a click. If this function has been enabled via Dealer programming ou
will hear the self test alert tone. SM-6000 will briefl appear in the displa .
Turn the radio off b rotating the control counterclockwise until it clicks.
Trunked Mode Operation
Your Maxon SM-6000 Enduro Series radio can be programmed to operate in
both trunked and conventional modes. There are onl a few differences in their
operation, detailed in the following paragraphs.
Channel Monitoring - Trunked mode
While on a trunked s stem, channel monitoring is performed automaticall
b the radio transceiver. In both trunked and conventional s stems, operation
ma var from s stem to s stem. Your radio communications Dealer will be
able to assist with particular operational parameters and procedures for the
various s stems and functions.
System Handshaking - Trunked mode
In a trunked s stem, when the P-T-T bar on the microphone is pressed, a
handshaking occurs. This establishes communication between the radio
and trunked s stem. When the LED indicator steadil glows red, voice
transmission ma begin. If our radio communications Dealer has enabled
the clear to talk tone option, the radio will emit a short tone signaling voice
transmission ma occur.
Transmitting - Trunked mode
A. Using the I or J buttons located on the front of the unit, select the
desired s stem and group.
B. Ensure that the microphone is plugged securel into the microphone
jack located on the front of the unit. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on
the side of the microphone.
C. Listen for the clear to talk tone (or wait for the LED indicator to steadil
glow red). Holding the microphone 1 or 2 inches from our mouth,
begin speaking clearl and distinctl . Press the P-T-T bar continuousl
while talking.
D. As soon as our message is complete, release the P-T-T bar and listen for
a response.
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VIII. SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio Operation, continued
Receiving - Trunking mode
A. Select the desired s stem and s stem group.
B. When a message is received, the LED indicator will glow green.
C. Respond to the message b removing the microphone from its hook and
pressing the P-T-T bar. Follow the transmitting instructions from prior
page.
Note: If scanning modes are enabled, be sure to respond before scanning
resumes. If ou do not, another call ma be received and the selected s stem
and group ma have to be changed. Scanning is indicated b scan mode
icons. Refer to the Scan Modes section in this manual for more information.
Transpond - Trunked mode
Transpond is a Dealer programmable feature. If transpond has been enabled
b our Dealer, our radio will automaticall send (transpond) an acknowl-
edgement to the s stem, indicating that our radio has received a transmission.
Conventional Mode Operation
Your Maxon SM-6000 Enduro Series radio can be programmed to operate
in conventional mode. Conventional mode ma or ma not require a
conventional repeater S stem. Radio-to-radio communication can also be
accomplished in Conventional operation. How the conventional mode is
programmed is determined b our radio communications Dealer.
Channel Monitoring - Conventional mode
A. Using the I or J buttons located on the front panel of the radio, select
the desired conventional s stem and group channel.
B. In accordance with FCC rules, it is necessar in a conventional s stem
to monitor a channel for activit before a transmission. Monitor the
channel b pressing the OPT (option) button located on the front panel
and scrolling with the OPT button until MONITOR appears on screen.
Press the OPT button once to begin the monitor function; press OPT a
second time to turn off the monitor function. Monitoring of a channel
can also be accomplished b checking the LED indicator. If a continu-
ous ellow glow is observed, ou cannot transmit. When the ellow
glow ceases, ou can begin transmitting. In conventional s stems, there
is no s stem handshaking - voice transmission ma start immediatel .
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VIII. SM-6000 Enduro Series Radio Operation, continued
Transmitting - Conventional mode
A. Press and hold the P-T-T bar located on the side of the microphone.
The LED indicator will glow red. Holding the microphone 1 or 2 inches
from our mouth, speak clearl and distinctl . Press the P-T-T bar
continuousl while talking.
B. As soon as our message is complete, release the P-T-T bar and listen for
a response.
Receiving - Conventional mode
A. Select the desired s stem and s stem group channel.
B. When a message is received, the LED indicator will continuousl glow
ellow or green, depending on whether the CTCSS tone or DCS has
been programmed.
C. Respond to the message b removing the microphone from its hook and
pressing the P-T-T bar. Follow the transmitting instructions above.
If scanning modes are enabled, be sure to respond before scanning resumes. If
ou do not, another call ma be received and the selected channel ma have
to be changed. Scanning is indicated b the scan mode icons. Refer to the
Conventional Scanning section in this manual for more information.
IX. Busy System Queuing
Bus s stem queuing is available for both trunked and conventional s stem
operation. If enabled b our radio communications Dealer, bus s stem
queuing will monitor the s stem for activit . Once a s stem becomes available,
it will automaticall be accessed and held for a period of time (predetermined
b programming), enabling ou to transmit on this s stem. An audible indicator
tone will sound and the LED indicator will flash ellow when queuing has
begun and again when the s stem has been accessed. While bus s stem
queuing is active, the word QUEUING will appear in the displa .
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X. Multiple-Function Button Descriptions
Your SM-6000 Enduro Series radio has five (5) multiple-function buttons
located on the front panel. If enabled during programming b our radio
communications Dealer, ou will hear an audible beep ever time ou
press a button.
IUp / J Down Selection Buttons
These buttons enable ou to scroll up or down our pre-programmed
s stems, groups or option functions. A press-and-release will step once,
a press-and-hold will scroll until the button is released. All s stem and
group names are pre-programmed b our Dealer and will be shown
in the displa as ou scroll through them .
MODE Select Button
This button enables ou to toggle between s stem, group, displa brightness
(BRIGHT) , call missed (CALL) and will return ou to our home s stem /
home group. A press-and-release will toggle between s stem, group, displa
brightness and call missed modes. A press-and-hold will return the radio to
home s stem / home group. The home s stem /home group names will be
shown in the displa .
Display Brightness
Displa brightness mode allows ou to change the brightness of the
displa . Press and release the MODE button until the word BRIGHT
appears. Press and release the I or J buttons to change the brightness
to desired level (4 settings to choose from). To go back through the
brightness levels, continue to press the I or Jbutton. The radio will
displa the last chosen brightness level, and will return to our
previousl selected s stem or group.
Call Missed
Call missed mode, a Dealer programmable function, enables ou to check
for calls ou ma have missed while awa from our radio. A continuous
flashing ZZ
ZZ
Z icon indicates a call or calls have been missed and are stored
in the missed call list.
To check for missed calls, press and release the MODE button until the
word CALL is shown in the displa . Press the I or J buttons to view
the missed caller or group name. Once viewed, press the microphone
P-T-T bar to acknowledge the missed call; that call will be deleted from
our call list. Up to 8 unanswered calls can be stored; more than 8 calls
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X. Multiple-Function Button Descriptions, continued
Mode Selection Button, Call Missed, continued
will be removed from the list, beginning with the oldest call. Press the
MODE button a second time to remove an calls not acknowledeged
and exit the call missed list.
Note: Scanning will be disabled when our call list is being accessed. You will
not be able to transmit on other s stems or groups until the missed calls have
been acknowledged.
Scan Button
This button selects scan or priorit scan mode. A press-and-release will enable
scanning functions. A press-and-release will also disable the selected scan
function. If normal scan is programmed, the SCAN icon will be displa ed; if
priorit scan is programmed, both the SCAN and P icons will be displa ed.
OPT (Option) Button
This button allows ou to enable or disable a selected optional function. A
press-and-release, unless specified otherwise, will enable or disable the currentl
selected function: talk around (TALKARNd), monitor (MONITOR), horn
and lights (HORN LT), auxiliar (AUX), public address (P/A), exit (EXIT).
A press-and-release followed immediatel b a press-and-hold will allow
selection of option functions using the I or J buttons. Once an option
appears in the displa , a second ke press of OPT will select that option to
be enabled under the OPT button. If no button press is detected, the option
will not be enabled and the radio will resume previous operation. All option
indications will be displa ed b either an icon or in the LCD. When reviewing
programmed options, an S icon will appear above the feature selected and
enabled.
Note: More than one feature can be enabled in the option mode.
Talk Around
Talk around mode is available for trunked or conventional operation. If
previousl selected as an OPT button function, this option enables ou
to talk from radio to radio, b passing the s stem. This is useful when our
radios are out of range of an s stem. Talk around can be activated b
pressing the OPT button. The TA icon will appear in the displa . To
deactivate talk around, press and release the OPT button a second time.

X. Multiple-Function Button Descriptions, continued
OPT (Option) Button, continued
Monitor
Monitor mode is onl available for conventional operation. If selected as
an OPT button function, it allows ou to open the radios squelch to listen
for activit before attempting transmission on a conventional s stems
group. Monitor also defeats CTCSS and DCS squelch functions. Monitor
can be activated b a press-and-release of the OPT button, thus opening
the radios squelch. A second press-and-release of the OPT button
will close the radios squelch. When the monitor is active, the word
MONITOR is displa ed.
Horn and Lights
If selected as an OPT button function, the horn and lights mode will alert
ou of a call b honking our vehicles horn or flashing its lights (depend-
ing upon the Dealers installation hook up). Your vehicles horn or lights
will be activated with a four (4) step alert  with the longest duration
lasting 4 seconds. This pattern will be repeated three more times, then
stop. After the horn and lights function has stopped, the radios LED will
flash in a similar pattern, alternating between green and ellow, to alert
ou that a call has been missed. Turning the radio off, pressing the
microphone P-T-T bar, removing the microphone from its hook, or
pressing an button will end this function. It must be reactivated if an
of these operations have taken place. The horn and lights function is
activated b a press-and-release of the OPT button. When it is activated,
the word HORN-LT will be shown in the displa . A second press-and-
release of OPT will deactivate the horn and lights function. The horn and
lights function can be used in conjunction with the Dealer programmable
call missed feature which stores up to 8 unanswered calls.
Auxiliary
If selected as an OPT button function, auxiliar mode will enable or
disable an external speaker option which ma have been added to
our radio. When activated b a press-and-release of the OPT button,
the internal speaker of the radio will be disconnected and the externall
attached speaker will become active. A second press-and-release will
return to radios internal speaker. When AUXILIARY is activated, the
NN
NN
N icon will flash. The auxiliar option can be activated with all other
options. When other options are selected, the attached external speaker
will alwa s be active until the other selected option is disabled.
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X. Multiple-Function Button Descriptions, continued
OPT (Option) Button, continued
Public Address
Public Address mode, if selected as an OPT button function, makes it
possible to use the microphone as a public address or intercom feature.
When this option is activated b a press-and-release of the OPT button,
the radios internal speaker is disconnected and the externall connected
public address speaker becomes active - allowing transmission over the
externall connected speaker onl . The radios transmitter and receiver
will also be deactivated. P/A will show in the displa when this option
is active. A second press-and-release of the OPT button will deactivate
the public address mode and return the radio to normal operation.
XI. Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones
Your SM-6000 Enduro Series radio has a sophisticated microprocessor control
which provides a series of audible alert tones.
Upon initial power up, a quick beep indicates that the self-test of the micro-
processor functions has been completed satisfactoril . A series of tones ma
sound when an of the following conditions occur:
Attempting to transmit on a s stem/channel that is alread in use when
bus channel lockout has been programmed into the radio.*
Call received.*
Clear-to-talk / transmit  Indicates ou ma now begin speaking.*
Transmit not available  Indicates ou are denied transmit on that s stem/
channel.*
Bus S stem queuing  Indicates our radio has been placed in the
queuing mode and is attempting to access the s stem.
Out of range  Indicates ou are out of range of the s stem.
Time-out-timer  Indicates ou have exceeded the maximum transmission
time.*
Bus channel lockout  Indicates transmission cannot occur while
channel is active.*
* Indicates a function that is initiall programmed into the radio b our radio
communications Dealer. The majorit of LED indications and audible alerts
can be enabled or disabled b the Dealer.
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XII. Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones, continued
STATUS DESCRIPTION LED COLOR / ICON AUDIBLE TONE DISPLAY
Normal Power On - Ready Red, Yellow, reen - Flashing Single Beep
Call Received Yellow Single Beep
Correct Call reen Single Beep
Transmit Red
Busy Channel Yellow
Transmit not Allowed Yellow - Flashing Busy Tone - Repeated
Priority Icon P
Auxiliary Icon - Flashing (musical note)
System Trunked or Conventional Icon SYS
Clear to Talk Red Single Beep
Talk Around Icon TA
Trunked Out of Range Red, Yellow - Flashing Two Beeps - Repeated ERR RAN E
Warning Busy System Queuing Yellow - Flashing Single Beeps - every QUEUIN
10 seconds
Busy System Accessed Yellow - Flashing Single Beeps - Repeated
Queue Time-out Single Tone - 2 seconds
Time-Out-Timer Single Tone TIME OUT
Horn and Lights reen, Yellow - Flashing HORN-LT
Call Missed Icon - Flashing CALL / Flashing Phone
handset
Busy Channel Lock Out Yellow Busy Tone - Repeated BUSY
Scanning In Normal Scan Mode Icon SCAN
In Priority Scan Mode Icon SCAN with P
Scan List Editing EDIT RP, EDIT PRI
In Scan List Icon Two Beeps S or P
Not in Scan List No Icon Two Beeps
Error EEPROM Error Red - Flashing Single Beep - Repeated ERR EEPRM
Out of Lock Error Red - Flash Two times Two Beeps - Repeated ERR
NVRAM Error Red - Flash Five times Five Beeps - Repeated ERR NVRAM
Hardware Error Red - Flash Three times Three Beeps - Repeated ERR HARDW
PLL Error Red - Flash Two times Two Beeps - with pause ERR PLL
with pause
XII. Scan Modes
Your SM-6000 Enduro Series radio can be programmed for one or more scan
modes, depending upon our radio communication Dealers setup.
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