SCN
Indicates the SCAN mode is active in the 8- and
16-channel radios. This is not used in the 2-chan-
nel radios.
P1
Priority 1 enabled is represented by this display (in
8 and 16 channel radios). Represents high transmit
power on 2-channel radios.
P2
Priority 2 enabled is represented by this display (in
8 and 16 channel radios). Represents low transmit
power on 2-channel radios.
S
This display indicates that non-priority is enabled
in 8 and 16 channel radios. Indicates "Talkaround"
mode is active on the 2-channel radios.
CHAN The transmit/receive channel is indicated by a
number in the LCD window.
BAT
This is displayed in the LCD when the battery volt-
age is low.
Alert Tones
1.
Series of 3 beeps: Self-test OK on Power-up.
2.
Single beep: Channel or Volume change.
3.
Series of beeps:
•
Synthesizer out of lock.
•
No transmit frequency when trying to transmit.
•
Expired CCT.
•
Channel busy indicator when the option is
enabled.
•
T99 decode alert. (Service note: This is a
change from standard radios.)
Self-Test
The radio performs a self-test at power-
up each time the radio is turned on. A
good (passed) self-test will be indicated
by three beeps, if programmed, fol-
lowed by the last radio status (channel
number, volume level, SCAN status,
etc.) being displayed in the LCD win-
dow. All segments of the display are
shown during the three beeps. If the
self-test fails, all segments will be illu-
minated but no beeps will be sounded.
BAT/ALERT
Simultaneous flashing of BAT in the
LCD and the sounding of alert beeps, if
programmed, indicates failure of the
synthesizer to lock on frequency. If this
happens during transmission, the trans-
mitter will become inhibited and no
transmission will be made. The opera-
tor should select another channel, re-
charge the battery pack, or have the unit
checked.
RADIO OPERATION
This manual provides only elementary information re-
garding operation of the PCS personal radio. Refer to Op-
erator’s Manual (LBI-38955) for complete operating
instructions.
TO RECEIVE A MESSAGE
1.
To turn the radio ON, slide the ON/OFF switch on
the battery pack to the ON position. A yellow-col-
ored area will be visible beneath the switch.
2.
After the radio has passed the self-test, press and
hold the VOL UP or VOL DOWN button while lis-
tening to the beeps (if this feature is programmed).
Watch the LCD for the volume level indicators
(four bar lines) to select the desired listening level.
3.
Press the CHAN UP or CHAN DOWN button to
select the operating channel.
4.
The radio is now ready to receive messages.
TO SEND A MESSAGE
1.
Turn the radio ON and select an operating channel
as instructed above in To Receive a Message. The
current status of the radio is displayed in the LCD
window.
Figure 2 - Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
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