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4300 SERIES 

MOBILE RADIO 

 

APCO Project 25 Conventional and Trunked 

 

SMARTNET

®

/SmartZone

® 

 

Analog (FM) Conventional 

 

VHF 20 Watts Part No. 242-43xx-xxx 

 

Copyright© 2004 by the E.F. Johnson Company  

The EFJohnson Company, which was founded in 1923, provides wireless communication sys-
tems solutions for public safety, government, and commercial customers. The company designs, 
manufactures, and markets conventional and trunked radio systems, mobile and portable 
subscriber radios, repeaters, and Project 25 digital radio products. EFJohnson is a wholly owned 
subsidiary of EFJ, Incorporated.  

Viking Head/EFJohnson logo, Call Guard

®

, PCConfigure™, and PCTune™ are trademarks of the 

EFJohnson Company. SMARTNET™ and SmartZone

® 

are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. All other 

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Page 1: ... sys tems solutions for public safety government and commercial customers The company designs manufactures and markets conventional and trunked radio systems mobile and portable subscriber radios repeaters and Project 25 digital radio products EFJohnson is a wholly owned subsidiary of EFJ Incorporated Viking Head EFJohnson logo Call Guard PCConfigure and PCTune are trademarks of the EFJohnson Comp...

Page 2: ... registered trademarks of their respective manufacturer The IMBE voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights of Digital Voice Systems Inc Information in this manual is subject to change without notice ...

Page 3: ...CATION 14 1 11 1 GENERAL 14 1 11 2 FIPS 140 2 APPROVED ENCRYPTION 15 1 11 3 OVER THE AIR REKEYING OTAR 15 1 11 4 KEY RETENTION 15 1 12 RF SAFETY INFORMATION 15 1 12 1 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS 16 1 12 2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS 16 1 12 3 EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL GUIDELINES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 1 12 4 MOBILE ANTENNAS 17 1 12 5 APPROVED ACCESSORIES 18...

Page 4: ...MOUNTING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 31 2 7 CONNECTING THE SPEAKER 32 2 7 1 USING STANDARD INTERNAL SPEAKER 32 2 7 2 USING AN OPTIONAL EXTERNAL SPEAKER 32 2 9 TRANSCEIVER MOUNTING TRAY INSTALLATION 33 2 9 1 DESCRIPTION 33 2 9 2 INSTALLATION 33 2 10 HANDHELD CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION 34 2 10 1 GENERAL 34 2 10 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 35 2 10 3 USING HHC TO PROVIDE DUAL CONTROLS OR DUAL REMOTES36 2 10 4 ...

Page 5: ...LIGNMENT PROCEDURE 54 6 1 GENERAL 54 6 1 1 INTRODUCTION 54 6 1 2 TUNE SOFTWARE 54 6 1 3 PCTUNE VERSION REQUIRED 55 6 2 MAIN SCREEN 55 6 3 MENU BAR DESCRIPTION 57 6 3 1 FILE MENU 57 6 3 2 RADIO MENU 57 6 3 3 TRANSFER MENU 57 6 3 4 TOOLS MENU 58 6 3 5 HELP MENU 59 6 4 TUNING PROCEDURE 59 6 4 1 CONNECTING TEST SETUP 59 6 4 2 STARTING AND CONFIGURING PCTUNE 60 6 5 DIGITAL PERFORMANCE TESTS 60 6 5 1 GE...

Page 6: ... FM modulation is used with a maximum deviation of 2 5 kHz This mode is usually used in systems with a channel spacing of 12 5 or 15 kHz Wideband Analog FM modulation is used with a maximum deviation of 5 kHz This mode is usually used in systems where the channel spacing is 25 kHz or 30 kHz Project 25 Digital Operates on Project 25 compatible systems The voice is digitized error corrected optional...

Page 7: ...s limited to approximately 256 or the available memory space as described in the following information Channels A channel selects a radio channel or talk group in a system as follows Conventional Analog Mode A channel selects a specific radio channel Call Guard Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CTCSS Digital Coded Squelch DCS squelch coding and other parameters unique to that channel Convention...

Page 8: ... performed using the same computer and RPI used for programming see preceding section and special PCTune software All adjustments are made electronically using the software no manual adjustments are required Alignment is described in Section 6 1 3 PRODUCT WARRANTY The warranty statement for this transceiver is available from your product supplier or from the Warranty Department E F Johnson Company...

Page 9: ...emote 5 Handheld Control Unit HHC 6 Dual Remote Two Remote Control Units 7 Transit Bus System O Optional Cables Factory Installed A No installed options D Data Accessory cable optional cable 597 2002 282 with female DB 9 connector required for data option S Siren cable optional cable 597 2002 231 required for external siren option U UI cable R Remote Accessory cable optional cable 597 2002 249 for...

Page 10: ...listed in Table 1 1 A brief description of some of these accessories follows Table 1 1 4300 Accessories Accessory Part No Mounting Accessories Mounting bracket hardware kit standard DC power cable hardware 22 ft standard Accessory wire kit Lockable Mounting Tray Microphones Standard amplified dynamic 250 0740 310 DTMF without mem commercial 589 0016 028 DTMF without mem env seal WR805 587 9650 015...

Page 11: ...D current logic boards 023 9998 499 Programming Kit includes 488 software 005 cable CD programming manual 250 5000 004 Encryption Keyloader and Accessories SMA PDA keyloader 250 5000 945 SMA keyloader to 4100 radio cable 023 TBD SMA keyloader to 4300 radio cable 023 TBD Data Cable Data pigtail cable female DB9 597 2002 282 Mounting Hardware The mounting hardware and DC power cable for standard mod...

Page 12: ... and speaker The transceiver internal speaker can also be used if desired Programming Hardware and Software The RPI provides the interface between the programming computer and transceiver The cables from the RPI to computer and transceiver are not included with the RPI and must be ordered separately The transceiver programming software is available only for computers running Windows 95 98 NT 2000 ...

Page 13: ...suggest a solution to the problem that will make return of the equipment unnecessary Repair service is normally available through local authorized E F Johnson Land Mobile Radio Service Centers If local service is not available the equipment can be returned to the E F Johnson repair depot for repair However before returning equipment contact the Customer Service Department Repair Depot for the corr...

Page 14: ...son dealers also need to give their account numbers If there is uncertainty about the part number include the designator C512 for example and the model number of the equipment the part is from You may also send your order by mail or FAX The mailing address is as follows and the FAX number is shown in Section 1 7 E F Johnson Company Service Parts Department 1440 Corporate Drive Irving TX 75038 2401...

Page 15: ...button switch S1 on the logic board that automatically erases the encryption keys when the bottom cover is removed except when Infinite Key Retention is programmed as follows If Infinite Key Retention is programmed the keys are maintained in memory indefinitely even without power applied If it is not programmed the transceiver must be connected to an unswitched power source to preserve the encrypt...

Page 16: ...SION REGULATIONS The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two way radios before they can be marketed in the U S When two way radios are used as a consequence of employment the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label ...

Page 17: ... the recommended minimum lateral distance away as shown in Table 1 from a properly installed according to installation instructions externally mounted antenna NOTE Table 1 2 lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled environment from transmitting types of antennas i e monopoles over a ground plane or dipoles at several different ranges of rated radio power for...

Page 18: ...IES This radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the EFJohnson accessories supplied or designated for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations For a list of EFJohnson approved accessories refer to the radio service manual or contact the EFJohnson Company as follows 1 1...

Page 19: ...round Current Drain maximum Standby 600 mA Receive rated audio out 2 7 A Rated Transmit Power 13 2 A RECEIVER Sensitivity 0 35 µV analog mode 12 dB SINAD 0 35 µV digital mode 5 BER Selectivity 75 dB Spurious and Image Rejection 75 dB Intermodulation 75 dB Hum and Noise 40 dB at 25 kHz 34 dB at 12 5 kHz Maximum Frequency Spread Any spread within the range Audio Power Output 5 W with internal speake...

Page 20: ...oth wires of the power cable directly to the vehicle battery as shown in the photo on the following page Use a minimum length of cable Do not connect the power cable to a switched power source such as a kill switch because de affiliation and proper saving of some parameters then does not occur at power off Use the ignition sense line to switch power as described in ACCESSORY CABLE INSTALLATION on ...

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Page 22: ...575 5604 020 8 Knob 4 547 0016 003 3 Screw 4 24 x 1 4 sheet metal 3 575 3604 008 9 Power cable 22 and hardware 023 9750 010 4 Microphone hanger clip 023 3514 001 10 Accessory wire and hardware 023 9750 011 5 Mic hanger ground wire 023 7171 911 11 5 remote speaker 250 0151 006 6 Transceiver mounting bracket 017 2226 034 Figure 2 1 Front Mount Installation Components ...

Page 23: ...ammed with test channels and other factory test parameters 2 2 4 POWER SOURCE NOTE The ignition sense line must be connected as described in Section 2 5 2 for power up to occur This transceiver is designed for installation only in vehicles which have a 12 volt negative ground electrical system This type of electrical system has the negative battery terminal connected directly to the vehicle chassi...

Page 24: ...ontrolled from both the transceiver front panel and the remote control unit The displays on the transceiver and control unit indicate identical information Dual Remote Two remote control units are connected to a remote mount transceiver This allows the transceiver to be mounted remotely from both control units The displays on the control units indicate identical information ...

Page 25: ... 023 9750 010 Includes a 22 foot 6 7 meter power cable microphone hanger and ground wire splice connectors and all the hardware such as screws that is normally required for installation Transceiver Mounting Kit Part No 023 9750 012 Includes a transceiver mounting bracket four knobs and mounting screws Accessory Wire Kit Part No 023 9750 011 Includes a wire assembly that is used to connect the igni...

Page 26: ...itive terminal of the battery 5 Connect the blue cable to the negative battery terminal 6 Plug the power cable into the transceiver and reconnect the negative battery cable 7 Install the antenna according to the manufacturer s instructions see Section 2 1 Check VSWR Reflected power should be less than 4 of forward power VSWR less than 1 5 to 1 Figure 2 4 not used 2 5 ACCESSORY CABLE INSTALLATION N...

Page 27: ...d periods 1 or 2 days Standby current power on receiver squelched is approximately 600 mA If these features are not used and transceiver power is to be controlled by the front panel power switch only the ignition sense input can be connected to an unswitched source 2 5 3 SPEAKER PINS PINS 1 2 3 Refer to Section 2 7 for speaker installation information 2 5 4 AUXILIARY B OUT PIN 4 General This outpu...

Page 28: ...n and off with the radio control head backlight A separate siren control pigtail cable is installed and provides the Auxiliary B output signal to the siren controller Pin 4 of the accessory connector is not used Site Trunking The Site Trunking function of the Auxiliary B output provides an external indication such as a light when site trunking is occurring This function is available with SmartZone...

Page 29: ...ont panel and the remote control unit This configuration is a combination of Figures 2 1 and 2 2 Dual Remotes Two remote control units are connected to a remote mount radio This allows control from both remote control units With this configuration a second remote control unit pigtail is used One pigtail is connected to J6 on the logic board and the other to J1 This configuration is similar to Figu...

Page 30: ... 3 Front mount transceiver control unit Remote control unit Master Slave Don t Care On Dual control alternate configuration 4 Front mount transceiver control unit Remote control unit Slave Master Don t Care Don t Care 5 Dual Remotes internal speakers used Remote control unit 1 either control unit Remote control unit 2 other control unit Master Slave On On Dual Remotes one internal one external spe...

Page 31: ...ASTER SLAVE SWITCHES With two control units the control unit designated as the Master controls the external or front mount radio speaker Switches 8 and 9 of DIP switch S1 on the display controller board see Figure 2 7 or 2 8 set the Master Slave configuration of the control unit as follows This switches function the same on both boards Set these switches as indicated in Table 2 1 if applicable Mas...

Page 32: ...is routes the audio on Pin 1 back in to the internal speaker connected to Pin 3 The other internal speaker terminal is internally connected to Pin 2 Remote Control Unit In the standard configuration the internal speaker in the control unit is used and no special connections are required Low level audio from the control cable is routed to a 3 Watt audio amplifier in the control unit The use of a se...

Page 33: ...s follows Figure 2 9 Locking Tray Installation Diagram 1 Install the transceiver in bracket MP2 using the four 10 32 x 1 2 screws HW2 included If desired this mounting bracket can be used to mount the transceiver directly to the vehicle 2 Install lock bracket MP1 using the four self drilling screws HW3 and washers HW5 included Make sure that there is nothing under the mounting location that will b...

Page 34: ...into an optional junction box This junction box provides the following additional jacks see Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 HHC Installation Components Optional Junction Box Used Speaker Out Jack Output for connecting an external speaker When the junction box is not used the speaker is connected to the accessory pigtail of the transceiver Line Out Jack Connection point for a tape recorder or some other de...

Page 35: ... siren connector If a jumper has been connected between Pins 1 and 3 on the accessory connector remove it A speaker can also be connected directly to Pins 1 and 2 if desired Refer to Section 2 7 2 for more information 5 Plug the 4 0 Ω external speaker into the SPKR OUT jack of the junction box Plug the control unit into the male DB9 connector of the junction box 6 If applicable connect the tape re...

Page 36: ... radio or the external speaker connected to the accessory cable see Section 2 7 or junction box can be used Connecting both speakers in parallel is not recommended because the audio amplifier may become overloaded One control unit must be designated the Maser and the other the Slave see Section 2 6 3 The Master provides volume control The other S1 switches should be left in the default configurati...

Page 37: ...es may need to be changed is when the HHC is used in a dual control or dual remote configuration as described the preceding section 2 11 SIREN OPTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 11 1 GENERAL The 4300 Siren Kit Part No 250 5300 100 What is the part number of the 4300 part contains a siren amplifier siren controller and all the cables and hardware normally required to install this option This kit co...

Page 38: ...n pigtail of the transceiver not the black 8 pin accessory pigtail NOTE Connect the power cable directly to the vehicle battery Connection to other locations may result in excessive noise in the audio signal when using the PA function 5 Connect the included fuseholder to the positive battery terminal using the included ring terminal or another connector as required 6 Connect the included red cable...

Page 39: ...le is in Park or Neutral connect the black wire coming from the siren controller connector to the neutral safety switch 10 If the vehicle horn is to sound with the siren connect the green wire coming from the siren control head connector to the vehicle horn circuit ...

Page 40: ...40 SECTION 3 OPERATION 3 1 GENERAL The operation description for the 4300 mobile transceiver is included on a separate manual ...

Page 41: ...e from RPI to transceiver see Section 4 1 3 for more information EFJohnson PCConfigure programming software Part No 023 9998 488 NOTE The 005 cable 000 RPI 488 software and a CD manual are included in the 5300 Series Programming Kit Part No 250 5000 004 What are the part numbers of the 4300 parts 4 1 2 COMPUTER DESCRIPTION The computer used to program this transceiver should meet the following min...

Page 42: ...or remote control unit the cable from the RPI plugs into the microphone jack of the transceiver or control unit This cable is Part No 023 5300 005 What is the part number of the 4300 part and it is not included with the RPI Connecting the programming setup to the handheld controller is described in the next section 4 1 4 HANDHELD CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING SETUP When the Handheld Control Unit is used ...

Page 43: ...g parameter may need to be changed for proper operation of the siren controller backlight On the Global screen of the PCConfigure programming software set the Auxiliary B Toggle parameter for Backlight The Siren Control Head backlight then turns on and off with the transceiver control unit backlight 4 2 USING THE PCCONFIGURE SOFTWARE The PCConfigure software is described in a separate CD based man...

Page 44: ...ce is digitized encrypted and transmitted using FSK modulation This mode can be used in channel spacings of 25 kHz The DSP processes the received signals and generates the appropriate output signals The microcontroller controls the hardware and provides an interface between hardware and DSP 5 1 2 PC BOARDS The 4300 series mobile contains the following PC board assemblies RF Board Contains the rece...

Page 45: ...decimated to a lower sample rate that is selectable at 20 kHz This signal is then routed via a serial interface from the IF chip to the DSP on the logic board On the logic board the DSP digitally filters the input signal and performs frequency discrimination to obtain the message signal The DSP first performs a carrier detection squelch function on the radio If a signal is determined to be present...

Page 46: ...de until it reaches the DSP At this point the audio signal is processed by a voice encoding routine to digitize the information The resulting samples are then converted to a bit stream that is placed into the proper framing structure and error protected The resulting bit stream has a bit rate of 9600 Hz This bit stream in then encoded two bits at a time into a digital level corresponding to one of...

Page 47: ...vides additional image rejection Mixer and LO Filter A double balanced low level ADEX 10L mixer MX1 with a LO drive level of 4 dBm is used for the first conversion This mixer provides a good dynamic range with a 3 dB lower LO drive than the more traditional 7 dBm drive mixers This reduces power consumption and also the conducted and radiated local oscillator leakage from the receiver High side inj...

Page 48: ...e Locked Loop circuitry inside of the AD9864 operates with a phase detector frequency of 15 kHz Second Conversion Mixer and Filtering A mixer inside the AD9864 converts from the first IF of 64 455 MHz to the second IF of 2 1 MHz External filters L29 and L30 provide IF bandpass filtering Additional filtering is provided by the inherent operation of the sigma delta analog digital converters Gain Con...

Page 49: ...ween the receive and transmit modes Reference Oscillators One 16 8 MHz oscillator Y1 is used as the frequency reference for the receive PLL and also for the receiver backend IC The other 16 8 MHz oscillator Y2 is used as the frequency reference to the transmit PLL The center frequency of this oscillator is corrected using a DC tuning voltage from the digital board in the receive mode and it is mod...

Page 50: ...c Filter The output of the power amplifier is applied to the transmit receive RF PIN switch D12 D13 This is a high dynamic range switch that is capable of passing the desired transmit power with minimal compression Any harmonics generated by the PA module and the RF T R switch are filtered by a harmonic filter that is located between the RF T R switch and the antenna jack 5 2 2 VHF 20 WATT PA BOAR...

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