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Area
Context area
Softkey
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ANTENNAS
Antenna PN
Frequency Range
1600678-1
136-174 MHz, 380-520
MHz, and 763-869 MHz
INITIAL SET-UP
1.
Attach a charged LIBERTY
TM
rechargeable
battery to the radio.
2.
Attach the antenna by twisting clockwise until it
is secured to the radio antenna connector.
3.
Use the ON/OFF/Volume control switch on top
of the radio to turn on the radio.
4.
Turn the channel select switch on top of the
radio to the desired operating channel.
5.
Use the ZONE Select (A/B/C) Switch to change
zones.
CONTROLS, INDICATORS,
and KEYPADS
WHAT IS THE RANGE?
•
Range is line of sight. If you can see the
antenna location, you are in range.
•
On flat land, horizon is the limiting factor –
will get 5-6 miles
•
Range can be extended by elevating an
antenna (or using repeaters)
•
Best range when antenna is held vertical and
away from body.
•
Use maximum RF output for best range (VHF,
UHF: 5W, 700 MHz: 2.5W, 800 MHz: 3W)
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Operating Screen:
Status Area
•
Received Signal Strength
•
Battery Charge Status
•
High / Low TX Power Settings
Context Area:
•
Current Zone Name
•
Current Channel Name
•
Zone and Group Information
•
Communication Mode (Talk-Around or Repeater)
•
Channel Type (AN, AW, or P25)
•
P25 ID Display (Also see P25 Unit to Unit Call)
•
P25 Unit Call Status (Also see P25 Unit to Unit
Call)
Softkey Menu
(displays programmed softkeys only)
•
Menu
•
PRIV (Private Call )
•
TLKARND (Talk Around)
LED Indicators:
LED Indicator
What it Means
RED
Radio Transmitting
Flashing
RED
Low Battery (while
transmitting)
GREEN
Receiving/Busy Channel
Indication
0FF
Standby
Programmable Side Buttons:
Side Buttons
Programmable* Options
Each button can be pre-
programmed:
•
Hi/Lo Power
•
Monitor
•
Scan
•
Priority Scan
•
Talkaround
*Pre-Programmed via
PcProgrammer
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Liberty
TM
Multiband
Land Mobile Radio
Quick Reference
Guide
APRIL 2009
Refer to the LIBERTY
TM
User’s Guide (PN 84382)
for additional detailed information on radio
operation.
Radio Information Menu:
VIEWABLE access to all users for:
•
Manufacturer information
•
Radio Serial Number (SN)
•
Software Version
•
Transceiver Serial Number (SN)
•
Baseband Serial Number (SN)
•
Keypad Serial Number (SN)
•
Customer Support phone number
TRANSMITTING / RECEIVING
!
NOTE
Prior to transmitting, verify that the LED
is NOT illuminated GREEN (solid or
flashing). This indicates RF traffic on
that channel. Wait for it to clear.
Transmitting
To Transmit:
•
Push the PTT button
•
Speak into microphone (3-6 inches)
LED Transmit indications
•
OFF – not transmitting or receiving
•
RED
– transmitting
Transmitting with Speaker/Mic
•
Push PTT on speaker/mic
•
Speak into speaker/mic
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Status
Area
Context
Area
Softkey
menu
MENU
PRIV
TLKRND