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Using the MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone
Handset
MDW 9031/9031DCP Wireless Pocket Phone Installation and Use
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Issue 3 October 1999
Close Up Test
At no more than 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.1 m) from its radio module, use the following
procedure:
1
Make sure the handset is turned off.
2
Press and hold the Select button (
"
) for three seconds.
3
While still holding
"
, press
O
.
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating
you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031/9031DCP can still
receive notification of incoming calls.)
4
To enter Wireless Test Mode, press “W” (
9
).
WIRELESS TEST appears on the top line of the handset display. The handset
beeps twice and vibrates, then you hear a simulated dial tone. This dial tone
continues until you exit Wireless Test Mode. While in this mode, the MDW
9031/9031DCP cannot make or receive calls. For more information, see “Using
Wireless Test Mode” in Chapter 3.
For all sets, do the following:
5
Press
1
.
The display should show a
9
or
10
for signal strength (an occasional 8 is
acceptable). If it does not, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for help with range
problems.
6
Press
2
.
The display should show a
9
or
10
for voice quality (an occasional 8 is
adaptable). If it does not, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for help with range
problems and/or voice quality problems.
Note:
If you are seeing numbers lower than 8–10 for either signal strength or
voice quality while performing the Close Up Test, please refer to either
the “Installing a Single Carrier” section or “Installing Multiple Carriers”
section in Chapter 2, or Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.” This will ensure
that your installation meets all installation and environmental
requirements.
Edge of Range Test
1
Periodically check the signal strength and voice quality as you walk away from
the radio module. Each time you press
1
or
2
, you get a new reading.
When you see a signal strength of
3
at a power level of
8
, you are at the “edge of
range” for the MDW 9031/9031DCP Pocket Phone. The distance will vary
depending on the environment, building structure, and other factors. The range in
an average office building is 500 to 700 feet (152.5 to 213.5 m). If, however,
dense walls intervene, the distance could be less.
Note:
In a multiple TransTalk installation, put all of the handsets in
Wireless Test Mode at the same time. This allows you to observe
if all handsets are working properly together.
