GE LBI-38378C - Manual (Page 11)

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Two individual Type 99 Tone Group Sets
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Control Knob selects Channels, Modes or Channel
Guard*
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Menu Selections*
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Home Mode or Home Channel (depending on
Control Knob programming) or Disabled*
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Scan Enabled or Disabled*
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Scan with Channel Guard Enabled or Disabled*
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Scan Across Modes Enabled or Disabled*
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Priority-One Scan Channel is the Selected Channel,
Fixed Channel or Keypad Entered Channel*
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Ten (10) Telephone Numbers and Names*
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DTMF Options*
* Scan and System models only
OPERATOR MANUAL
Complete operating details for the M-PA radios are in-
cluded in LBI-38377. This operator’s manual contains de-
tailed operating procedures for the Select, Scan and System
model radios.
OPERATING TIPS
Antenna location and condition is important when using
a VHF radio. Operating the radio in low areas of terrain, un-
der power lines or bridges, inside of a vehicle or in a metal
or steel framed building can severely reduce the range of the
unit Mountains and buildings can also reduce the range of
the unit.
In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some
improvement maybe obtained by insuring that the antenna is
vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction or moving
to a higher elevation may also improve communication. Ve-
hicular operation can be aided with the use of an externally
mounted antenna.
Battery condition is another critical factor in the trouble
free operation of a portable radio. Observe the procedures
listed in the Service Section to insure the battery packs do
not develop the "Memory Effect".
Always observe all of the Federal Communication
Commission’s rules and regulations during any service or
operating procedure.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected portable radios with appropriate factory in-
stalled F4 Options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the
Factory Mutual Research Corporation. Intrinsically Safe ap-
proval includes Class I, II, III, Division 1 hazardous loca-
tions in the presence of Groups C, D, E, F and G
atmospheres. Non-Incendive approval includes Class I, Di-
vision 2 hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A, B,
C and D atmospheres.
Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electri-
cal Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M
for the classifications of hazardous areas can be ordered
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
BATTERY PACKS
Only battery packs identified with a green latch shall be
used with a portable radio that is rated and labeled as Fac-
tory Mutual Intrinsically Safe. Use of non-specified battery
packs voids Factory Mutual approval. The following battery
pack options are approved for use in intrinsically safe ra-
dios:
PAPA1F Rechargeable Battery Pack,
(19A704860P6) Extra High Capacity (Tall Case)
PAPA1G Rechargeable Battery Pack,
(19A704850P6) High Capacity (Short Case)
ACCESSORIES
The accessories that follow are approved for use with
intrinsically safe radios. Use of accessories other than those
listed voids Factory Mutual approval.
PAAB1A Headset/Microphone
(19B801 508P3)
PAAC1A Earpiece Kit
(19B801 508P2)
PAAC1B GE-STAR Lanyard
(19B801508P8)
PAAE1A Speaker/Microphone
(19B801508P1)
PAAE1B Speaker/Microphone with
(19B801508P4) GE-STAR Lanyard
PAAE 1C Speaker/Microphone/Antenna
(19B801 508P6)
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