User manual MIDLAND SYN-TECH III P25 REV 6.0

[. . . ] Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL Midland Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL PREFACE Thank you for purchasing a Midland Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. To get the most out of your purchase, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for later reference when needed. Before installing and using your radio, please read this operation manual. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Should you encounter any problems with this product, or are unable to use its features, please review this operation manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, please contact your local dealer. [. . . ] This Tone Squelch icon appears when channel is set to receive a CTCSS or CDCSS signal. This Alert Tones Off icon appears when alert tones are disabled or silence mode is on. This Low Battery icon appears when a low voltage condition is detected. 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 13 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 4 4. 1 OPERATION Basic Operation Despite the radio's advanced feature set, the basic receive and transmit operations can still be quite simple. The radio is capable of distinguishing between analog and digital signals, and the channel may be configured to receive both signal types with no user intervention. The radio channel may also be configured to allow users to transmit analog signals, digital signals, or choose the appropriate transmit mode. The radio may also automatically switch the transmit mode after receiving a different mode signal. 4. 1. 1 Turning the Radio On and Off Press and release the On/Off Volume Knob to turn the mobile radio on. Press and hold the On/Off Volume Knob at least two seconds to turn the mobile radio off. While the radio is performing power-on self-tests, it will display the greeting message and the current zone selection. Figure 4. 2 ­ Increase volume Figure 4. 1 ­ On/Off Figure 4. 3 ­ Decrease volume If a power-on password has been set, the radio will prompt for power-on password entry when it is turned on. Use the numeric keypad to enter the correct 6-8 digit password, then press the left soft key (OK). Enter 6-8 digit password Press OK to continue Figure 4. 4 ­ Power-on password entry 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 14 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL If a user password has been set, the radio will prompt for user password entry when it is turned on. Use the numeric keypad to enter the correct 5 digit user password, then press the left soft key (OK). Enter 5 digit password Press OK to continue Figure 4. 4 ­ User password entry The power-on and user passwords have similar functions. The user password is enabled and changed by the radio user. 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 15 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 4. 1. 2 Selecting Zones The radio channels may be organized into zones or channel groupings to sort and organize the channels. To select a new zone, press the zone entry key (default: pound key), then use the up/down keys to scroll through the available zones. A new zone may also be selected using MENU | CHANNEL PARAMETERS | ZONES. Press zone entry key Use up/down to select new zonel Press OK to select new zone Figure 4. 5 ­ Zone selection 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 16 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 4. 1. 3 Selecting Channels The (up/down) keys may be used to increment or decrement the channel selection. Enter channel number The (alpha-numeric keypad) may be used to enter a channel number for direct channel selection. Press OK Figure 4. 7 ­ Direct channel number entry 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 17 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 4. 1. 4 Receiving Signals The radio channel may be configured to receive only analog transmissions, only digital transmissions or both. If the channel is programmed to receive both analog and digital signals (mixed mode receive), the radio will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when receiving the signal. 4. 1. 4. 1 Analog Reception An analog signal exceeding the squelch threshold is indicated by a green Transmit/Receive LED and the Analog Receive ). On channels programmed for tone icon ( squelch, the decoded tone sqelch signal is indicated by the CTCSS Receive icon ( ) or ). A relative value of CDCSS Receive icon ( signal strength is also indicated by the Received Signal Level icon ( ). If the channel's analog reception parameters are met, the received audio is heard over the speaker. Figure 4. 8 ­ Analog receive display 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 18 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 4. 1. 4. 2 Digital Reception A decoded digital signal is indicated by a green Transmit/Receive LED and the Digital Receive ). A relative value of signal strength is icon ( also indicated by the Receive Signal Strength icon ( ). If the channel's digital reception parameters are met, the received audio is heard over the speaker. [. . . ] II I/A1, II/A1 I/C1, II/C2 I/A1-C2 I I, II II ­ I, II I/10, II/3 I, V, VI MIL-STD 810E Method 500. 3 501. 3 502. 3 503. 3 505. 3 506. 3 507. 3 509. 3 510. 3 514. 4 516. 4 Proc. / Cat. II I/A1, II/A1 I/C1, II/C2 I/A1-C2 I I, II II ­ I, II I/10, II/3 I, V, VI MIL-STD 810F Method 500. 4 501. 4 502. 4 503. 4 505. 4 506. 4 507. 4 509. 4 510. 4 514. 5 516. 5 Proc. / Cat. II I/Hot, II/Hot I/C1, II/C2 I/Hot-C2 I I, III ­ ­ I, II I/24, II/5 I, V, VI 63 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 8. 1 Receiver Technical Specifications RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS VHF UHF 380-470 MHz Full Bandsplit 12. 5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz 2. 5 / 3. 125 kHz 10 W / 4 ± 1. 5 ppm -118 dBm -119 dBm -116 dBm 75 dB 63 dB 63 dB 75 dB 85 dB 42 dB 36 dB 50 dB 3% Frequency Range Frequency Separation Channel Spacing Frequency Step Rated Audio Output Power * Frequency Stability * (-30°C / +60°C; 25°C ref) Analog Sensitivity * 12 dB SINAD Digital Sensitivity ** 5% BER 1% BER Adjacent Channel Rejection Analog 25 kHz channel * Analog 12. 5 kHz channel * Digital 12. 5 kHz channel ** Intermodulation Rejection * Spurious Response Rejection* Hum and Noise Ratio Analog 25 kHz channel * Analog 12. 5 kHz channel * Digital 12. 5 kHz channel ** Audio Distortion * 136-174 MHz Full Bandsplit 12. 5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz 2. 5 / 3. 125 kHz 10 W / 4 ± 2. 5 ppm -119 dBm -120 dBm -117 dBm 75 dB 63 dB 63 dB 75 dB 85 dB 48 dB 42 dB 50 dB 3% * Measured in the analog mode per EIA-603 under nominal conditions. ** Measured in the digital mode per TIA-102. CAAA under nominal conditions. 64 680-090-2041 Version 6. 0 http://www. midlandradio. com Syn-Tech III P25 Mobile Radio OPERATION MANUAL 8. 2 Transmitter Technical Specifications TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS VHF UHF 380-470 MHz Full Bandsplit 12. 5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz 2. 5 / 3. 125 kHz 5-40 W ± 1. 5 ppm ± 5. 0 kHz ± 2. 5 kHz 2% 1800 ±100 Hz -70 dBc +1, -3 dB Frequency Range Frequency Separation Channel Spacing Frequency Step Rated RF Output Power * Frequency Stability * (-30°C / +60°C; 25°C ref) Modulation Limiting * Analog 25 kHz channel Analog 12. 5 kHz channel C4FM Modulation Fidelity ** RMS Error C4FM Deviation Spurious Emissions * (Conducted and Radiated) Audio Frequency Response * (6 dB/Octave Pre-emphasis from 300 to 3000 Hz) Hum and Noise Ratio Analog 25 kHz channel * Analog 12. 5 kHz channel * Audio Distortion * 136-174 MHz Full Bandsplit 12. 5 / 20 / 25 / 30 kHz 2. 5 / 3. 125 kHz 5-50 W / 10-110 W ± 2. 5 ppm ± 5. 0 kHz ± 2. 5 kHz 2% 1800 ±100 Hz -70 dBc +1, -3 dB 52 dB 46 dB 1% 46 dB 40 dB 1% * Measured in the analog mode per EIA-603 under nominal conditions. 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