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General Information
This user guide covers the operation of the PTX600
Series portable radios used on MPT1327 Trunked
Radio Systems. Please note that the location of the
system may affect the types of call which are
available. Please consult your network manager for
further information.
This user guide describes the operation of radios
with and without a keypad/display. On radios
without
a keypad/display the different types of call
described can only be selected via the Shortform
Dial Selector (2) or the Base Call Button (7).
Radio Care
Avoid any physical abuse of the radio such as
carrying the radio by its antenna.
Wipe the battery contacts with a lint free cloth to
remove dirt, grease or any other material which may
prevent a good electrical contact of the battery
terminals to the radio.
The accessory connector is fitted with a protective
cap which should be left in place when the
connector is not in use.
The radio housing should be cleaned with a cloth
dampened with clean water, a mild liquid soap
solution or isopropyl alcohol.
Caution:
The use of chemicals such as detergents, alcohol
(except isopropyl), aerosol sprays, and petroleum
products may be harmful and damage the radio
housing.
Safety Information
During normal use, this radio will subject you to
radio energy substantially below the level where any
kind of harm is reported.
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The handheld portable radio should be held in a
vertical position with the microphone 2.5 to 5 cm
(1 to 2 inches) from the mouth and the antenna
should be kept 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) from
the head or body when transmitting. For body
worn operation, the antenna should be kept at
least 2.5 cm (one inch) from the body when
transmitting.
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DO NOT
hold the transmit (PTT) key in when not
actually desiring to transmit.
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DO NOT
allow children to play with any radio
equipment containing a transmitter.
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DO NOT
operate the radio near unshielded elec-
trical blasting caps or in an explosive atmos-
phere.
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DO NOT
dispose of the battery on a fire as it
may explode (see battery tips).
General Information/Radio Care/Safety Information
2-Year Warranty
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