Mobility Sound GPSBOX User manual

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GUIDE
BASE STATION OPERATION: T he GPSBOX can be used as a single -
channel GPSMIC Base Station by connecting the unit to a personal
computer running the GPSMIC Tools software suit e . This enables
location reports received over the radio system to be displayed within the
GPSMIC Tools: CheckPoint mapping application or in another c omput er
aided dispatch application which supports the GPSMIC System. T he
GPSBOX can be used as a base station and mobile command station
installa tions .
SOFTWARE: T he latest version of the GPSMIC Tools software suite can be
downloaded from the MobilitySound website at
www.mobilitysound.com.tw
DISCLAIMER: T he information contained in this help is believed to be
correct as of the date of publication. Ho w ever , it follows a policy of
continuous developmen t , so the information is subject to change without
notic e , and does not represent a commitment on the part of Mobilitysound.
If you have questions , please contact u s or your local MobilitySound dealer .
GPS ACCURACY NOTICE: GPS location data is acquired from go v er nmen t
sa t ellit es . Accuracy of this data is subject to obstruc tions , rec tions ,
in t er f er enc e , and government in t er v en tions , and is not under
MobilitySound ’ s c on tr ol . Users should avoid placing absolute reliance
on c oordina t es obtained from any GPS receiving devic e .
© 2010 MobilitySound, Taipei, Taiwan .All rights are r eser v ed .
GPSBOX
GPSBOX
For Mobile Radios
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• GPSBOX
• GPS Active Patch Antenna
• USB Computer Interface Cable
• Quickstart Guide and Installation Guide
GPS Location Device
For Mobile Radios
Compatible with the all GPSMic System
version 1.0 March 2010
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MobilitySound
4FL,No.287,ChengDe RD,
Sec 4,Taipei,Tai an 111
[phone]
.mobilitysound.com.t

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PROGRAMMING: T he GPSMIC/GPSBOX series of products require setup and
pr og r am ming prior to use . This guide assumes the default features and
programming ha v e been enabled . Y our unit may be confi gured . If you have
questions about the operation of the GPSBOX, contact your radio system
administrator or the dealer that you purchased the GPSBOX system from. Always
use the USB interface cable provided by MobilitySound with your GPSBOX to
connect the device to a PC. Using another manufac tur er ’ s cable can result in erratic
operation since the cable contains additional to help prevent R adio Frequency
I n t er f er enc e to the USB por t .
USING THE GPSBOX: Operation of the GPSBOX is simple and transpar en t . T ur n the
two-way radio that the GPSBOX is attached to on, select the operating channel ,
and set the volume to a comfortable listening level. To transmit , hold the r adio ’ s
hand microphone approximately six inches in front of your mouth, hold do wn the
Push-To-Talk key, and speak slowly and clearly. When you are done speaking ,
release the PTT key. R ec eiv ed signals will be head over the r adio ’ s speaker or e x t ernal
speaker (if one is installed). B ecause location messages are sent automa tically , the
user needs only to operate the two-way radio as they would nor mally .
E MERGENCY FUNCTION: T he GPSBOX has a built-in emergency function tha t
can be activated in the event of a crisis. Ho w ever , an optional emergency switch must
be installed in the vehicle for this feature to be a v ailable . To activate the emergenc y
function, press and hold the installed emergency button for three sec onds . B y
default , this function will cause the GPSBOX to transmit a new location message
automatically every one minut e . To cancel the emergency and return to nor mal
operation again press and hold the emergency button for three sec onds .
LED STATUS INDICATIONS: T he LED indicator on the side of the GPSBOX will
show various message states that help you know the status of the unit . Refer to the
following table:
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