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Introduction

Congratulations

You now own the best value in trunking radio systems, a Uniden
professional communications radio. The 

SPU554KTS

 is an integral

part of a trunking radio system which consists of many radio channels
with high powered repeater stations that extend range and provide
greater access to available channels.

Your 

SPU554KTS

 Two-Way FM Transceiver offers many special

features and can be programmed by your Uniden dealer to provide the
features that best meet your needs. Read this Operating Guide
completely to be sure you are getting the most from the radio.

Description

The 

SPU554KTS

 is a trunked/conventional portable Two-Way FM

Transceiver. It is microprocessor-controlled, frequency-synthesized,
and programmable. It is lightweight, rugged, and fit easily in your
hand.

The 

SPU554KTS

 operates in the 450 to 494 MHz ranges with a

maximum RF power output rating of 4 watts.

Service

If your radio does not work properly, take it to a Uniden dealer for
servicing. These radios contain no user serviceable parts. Unauthorized
adjustments will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio
operation. Make sure that a qualified technician services your radio
equipment. When servicing these radios, use only factory authorized
replacement parts.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Back Light

When any key except PTT is pressed, keypad and display backlighting
is activated and will continue for 5 seconds after the last key press.

Function Tones

The radio is equipped with several tones to indicate error conditions or
confirm functions have occurred.

Power On Tone

 - a high pitch tone indicating the radio has powered

up normally.

Malfunction Tone

 - a long low tone at power on indicating a radio

problem. If it persists, return the radio to your Uniden dealer for repair.

Low Battery Tone

 - two long low tones indicating the battery must be

recharged.

Function Enable Tone

 - a short high tone indicating the key function

has been turned on.

Function Disable Tone

 - two short low tones indicating that the key

function has been turned off.

No Function Tone

 - a low/high/low/high tone sequence indicating the

key function is not allowed.

Down-Select Tone

 - a short low tone occurring at every down-select

change.

PTT Error Tone

 - a low tone sounding as long as the PTT is held, if

transmit is not allowed on the selected channel.

BCLO Tone

 - alternating high/low tones sounding as long as PTT is

held if the channel is busy.

TOT Caution Tone

 - short high pitch beeps sounding every second,

beginning 5 seconds before transmitter shutoff occurs.

Summary of Contents for SPU554KTS

Page 1: ...ve West Melbourne FL 32904 SPU554KTS Trunked Conventional FM Transceiver OMSPU554KTS Operating Guide 7100 Technology Drive West Melbourne FL 32904 2000 RELM Wireless Corporation All Rights Reserved W I R E L E S S C O R P O R AT I O N OMSPU554KTS ...

Page 2: ...ireless Corporation warrants to the purchaser that all new Radio equipment of RELM s manufacture shall be free of defects in material and workmanship Equipment and accessory items not manufactured by RELM carry the standard warranty of the manufacturer thereof WARRANTY DURATION The warranty period for all parts is two 2 years The warranty period shall commence upon installation of the equipment or...

Page 3: ...pad Functions 19 Other Functions 21 MENU Operation 21 A B Quick Keys Operation 22 26 Technical Support and Service Your Uniden dealer can provide you with technical assistance and information If your radio does not perform properly take it to a Uniden dealer for servicing The radio contains no user serviceable parts Unauthorized adjustment will void the warranty and may cause illegal radio operati...

Page 4: ...uous DTMF 7 tone pair occurring after 4 unsuccessful handshake attempts Using VOX The VOX feature automatically switches the radio between the transmit and receive modes when you speak into the microphone This feature may be programmed into your radio by your Dealer You must also have the optional headset plugged into the radio When you talk the radio switches to the transmit talk mode When you st...

Page 5: ...rvices your radio equipment When servicing these radios use only factory authorized replacement parts 24 SPECIAL FEATURES Back Light When any key except PTT is pressed keypad and display backlighting is activated and will continue for 5 seconds after the last key press Function Tones The radio is equipped with several tones to indicate error conditions or confirm functions have occurred Power On T...

Page 6: ...Press the MON EXIT key to monitor the channel for activity The LCD will display MONI ON for 2 seconds If the channel is busy wait until it is clear 3 Press the PTT key to transmit The Red transmit LED will illuminate For best voice quality when transmitting hold the unit vertically about one inch from your mouth with the top of the microphone level with your lips 4 Release the PTT to receive a rep...

Page 7: ... or both keys may be programmed with selected talk groups or conventional channels TAC Talkaround operation for the selected talk group or conventional channel may be activated by programming either key Scan Talk group scan or system scan may be activated from either key Memo Dial The memory dial function may be activated to allow recall of stored numbers Key Lock All keys except PTT and EXIT may ...

Page 8: ... button may be pressed to accept the current choices and return to the selected talk group The choices within each menu are briefly described below SCAN Off Talk Group Scan or System Scan may be selected MEMO DIAL Any of 10 pre stored numbers may be recalled for transmission TAC TAC on or off may be selected POWER High or low transmit power may be selected Talk groups programmed for low power cann...

Page 9: ...e radio align the slots in the battery with the hooks on the radio as shown Then slide the battery toward the top of the radio until it locks into place To remove the battery from the radio push the battery release lever toward the front of the radio and slide the battery toward the bottom of the radio 20 the new number for 2 seconds Additional digits may then be entered by pressing the 0 9 and ke...

Page 10: ...s dial tone on an interconnect repeater as described above then press the A or B key and hold for 2 seconds The last manually entered number will be displayed and can be transmitted by pressing PTT Memory Dial Any of 10 pre stored memory numbers can be recalled by the A B quick keys or the MENU operation Press the A B key or the Menu key to display MEMO DIAL then press any of the 0 9 keys to recal...

Page 11: ...SG Indicates a call has been received Transmit Indicator The Transmit Indicator glows RED during transmit 18 TAC ON during the selection process and can be cycled to the opposite mode by pressing the Up or Down select key if accessed by the MENU key or the A B key When active TAC mode is continuously indicated by the LCD TAC icon Call Function Each talk group may be programmed to flash the MSG ico...

Page 12: ...ond low tone sounds and the queueing mode is discontinued If a channel does become available during the queueing period it is held for 10 seconds indicated by a single high tone sounding every second Pressing PTT during the 10 second period will initiate normal operation on the selected talk group If the PTT is not pressed during this period the channel is released and the queueing mode is exited ...

Page 13: ...alk group in the selected system will be displayed Use the Up or Down select keys to select the desired talk group within the system 16 Scan Lock Out Individual talk groups or complete systems can be locked out of the scan list at any time Talk Group Lock Out press and release the L O key to lock out the currently selected talk group The L O icon will be displayed to indicate the lockout condition...

Page 14: ... be activated as described below to automatically monitor a number of talk groups Scan Operation In the scan mode the radio monitors each talk group in the selected system or all systems until it receives a call You can scan all talk groups systems or you can lock out individual talk a groups systems from being scanned 1 Scan operation may be activated through the MENU operation or one of the A B ...

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