INTRODUCTION
The Aegis
EDACS M-PA
System model
portable radio is a high-performance two-way ra-
dio that provides clear voice, Aegis digital, and
Aegis private communications. The radio is also
compatible with Voice Guard
®
communication
systems. Personality programming allows maxi-
mum integration flexibility into EDACS and con-
ventional radio systems.
The radio must be equipped with the en-
crypt/decrypt option before operation in Aegis
private or Voice Guard modes is possible. This
option allows the radio to communicate using
highly secure state-of-the-art Aegis and Voice
Guard encryption and decryption techniques.
Operating controls on the radio include a
rotatable system/group/channel control knob, ro-
tatable volume control, 16-button keypad, push-
to-talk, emergency and monitor buttons. The
on/off power switch for the unit is located on the
removable battery pack.
The 8-digit alphanumeric liquid crystal display
(LCD) on the front of the radio displays the oper-
ating status of the radio. This backlit display also
has sixteen status flags that indicate various op-
erating conditions such as private communica-
tions enabled, transmitter on, scanning, or
emergency mode enabled.
The exact operation of your radio will vary
depending upon the mode of operation, the ra-
dio’s programming, and the particular radio sys-
tem. Consult your radio system’s representative
for particular features that are programmed into
your radio.
CONTROLS
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is located on the bat-
tery pack. Sliding this switch up will supply power
to the radio from the battery pack. An audible click
will be heard and the "ON" indicator will be ex-
posed. When the radio is turned on, it will perform
a power-up self test and then resume operation
on the previous operating system, group or chan-
nel as displayed in the LCD. Sliding the switch
down will turn the radio off.
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