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Summary

Introduction and Compliance

FCC Requirements

Information regarding FCC licensing and compliance.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Details compliance with national and international RF exposure standards.

Safety Precautions

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines

Operating Instructions

Procedures for transmitting and holding the radio to minimize exposure.

Battery Installation and Removal

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for attaching a battery to the radio.

Battery Care and Maintenance

Antenna Installation and Removal

Radio Controls

Installing the Antenna

Instructions for connecting the antenna to the radio.

Removing the Antenna

Instructions for disconnecting the antenna from the radio.

LCD Display

Programmable Switch and Button Functions

Button Options and Labels

Explains programmable buttons like Diamond, Up, Down, and Square.

Channel;Zone Selection Options

Channel;Zone Selector Knob

How to use the knob for channel or zone selection.

Basic Radio Operation

Command Zone Operation

Building a Command Zone [CHAN+]

Steps to add a channel to a command zone.

Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-]

Steps to remove a channel from a command zone.

Code Guard;NAC Operation

Talk Groups and Unit IDs

Mixed Mode Operation

Trunking Channel Basic Operation

System Registration

Process of registering the radio with a trunking system.

Scan Options

Channel Scan [SCAN]

How to scan channels within the operating zone.

Channel Scan List [SCN+]

Talkback Scan

Dual Mode Scan [DSCN]

Priority Scan [PSCN]

Priority Channel Select [PRI]

Selecting a System Priority Channel

How to assign a radio-wide priority channel.

Selecting a Zone Priority Channel

How to assign a priority channel within a specific zone.

Zone Scan [ZSCN]

Zone Scan List [ZSC+]

Pick List Options

Encryption Key Picklist [KEY]

Keyset Picklist [KSET]

Unit-to-Unit Call Options

Individual Unit Call [UNIT]

Making P25 Unit ID calls in digital mode.

Trunking Channels Unit-to-Unit Calls

Emergency Signalling Options

Placing an Emergency Call

Steps to initiate an emergency call.

Receiving an Emergency Signal

How the radio indicates receipt of an emergency call.

Encryption Operation

Required Setup

Prerequisites for encryption, including key loading.

Basic Operation

How the radio handles clear and secure signals.

Transmit Secure [SEC]

Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY]

User Selectable Encryption Keyset [KEYST]

Rekey Request [RKEY]

Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET]

Zeroizing [ZERO]

Messaging

User Status Messaging [STS]

Paging and Call Alert

Radio Check [RCHK]

Radio Inhibit;Enable [INH];[UNINH]

Sending a Command (Inhibit;Uninhibit)

Steps to send an inhibit or uninhibit command.

Other Options and Functions

Busy Channel Operation

How the radio behaves when a channel is busy.

Channel Select [CHAN]

Cloning

Control Lockout [LCK]

Keypad Programming

Repeater Talkaround [T;A]

Squelch Adjust [SQL]

Site Lock [STLK]

Site Search [STSR]

Surveillance Mode [SURV]

Transmit Digital [TXAD]

Transmit Power [PWR]

Keypad Programming Sub-Menus

User Password

System Priority 1 or 2 Channel

Tx on Priority 1 Channel

Zone Settings (Add, Delete, Edit)

Zone Priority 1 or 2 Channel

Assigning priority channels within a zone.

Zone Tx Priority 1 Channel

Channel Settings

Rx Frequency

Rx Mode

Rx Guard

Rx NAC

Squelch Mode

Tx Power

Tx Frequency

Tx Mode

Tx Guard

Tx NAC

TGID

P25 ID Unit Call;Receive List

User Selectable Code Guards

User Selectable Network Access Codes

User Selectable Talkgroup IDs

Summary

Introduction and Compliance

FCC Requirements

Information regarding FCC licensing and compliance.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Details compliance with national and international RF exposure standards.

Safety Precautions

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines

Operating Instructions

Procedures for transmitting and holding the radio to minimize exposure.

Battery Installation and Removal

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for attaching a battery to the radio.

Battery Care and Maintenance

Antenna Installation and Removal

Radio Controls

Installing the Antenna

Instructions for connecting the antenna to the radio.

Removing the Antenna

Instructions for disconnecting the antenna from the radio.

LCD Display

Programmable Switch and Button Functions

Button Options and Labels

Explains programmable buttons like Diamond, Up, Down, and Square.

Channel;Zone Selection Options

Channel;Zone Selector Knob

How to use the knob for channel or zone selection.

Basic Radio Operation

Command Zone Operation

Building a Command Zone [CHAN+]

Steps to add a channel to a command zone.

Editing a Command Zone [CHAN-]

Steps to remove a channel from a command zone.

Code Guard;NAC Operation

Talk Groups and Unit IDs

Mixed Mode Operation

Trunking Channel Basic Operation

System Registration

Process of registering the radio with a trunking system.

Scan Options

Channel Scan [SCAN]

How to scan channels within the operating zone.

Channel Scan List [SCN+]

Talkback Scan

Dual Mode Scan [DSCN]

Priority Scan [PSCN]

Priority Channel Select [PRI]

Selecting a System Priority Channel

How to assign a radio-wide priority channel.

Selecting a Zone Priority Channel

How to assign a priority channel within a specific zone.

Zone Scan [ZSCN]

Zone Scan List [ZSC+]

Pick List Options

Encryption Key Picklist [KEY]

Keyset Picklist [KSET]

Unit-to-Unit Call Options

Individual Unit Call [UNIT]

Making P25 Unit ID calls in digital mode.

Trunking Channels Unit-to-Unit Calls

Emergency Signalling Options

Placing an Emergency Call

Steps to initiate an emergency call.

Receiving an Emergency Signal

How the radio indicates receipt of an emergency call.

Encryption Operation

Required Setup

Prerequisites for encryption, including key loading.

Basic Operation

How the radio handles clear and secure signals.

Transmit Secure [SEC]

Transmit Encryption Key Selection [KEY]

User Selectable Encryption Keyset [KEYST]

Rekey Request [RKEY]

Keyset Viewing and Selecting [KSET]

Zeroizing [ZERO]

Messaging

User Status Messaging [STS]

Paging and Call Alert

Radio Check [RCHK]

Radio Inhibit;Enable [INH];[UNINH]

Sending a Command (Inhibit;Uninhibit)

Steps to send an inhibit or uninhibit command.

Other Options and Functions

Busy Channel Operation

How the radio behaves when a channel is busy.

Channel Select [CHAN]

Cloning

Control Lockout [LCK]

Keypad Programming

Repeater Talkaround [T;A]

Squelch Adjust [SQL]

Site Lock [STLK]

Site Search [STSR]

Surveillance Mode [SURV]

Transmit Digital [TXAD]

Transmit Power [PWR]

Keypad Programming Sub-Menus

User Password

System Priority 1 or 2 Channel

Tx on Priority 1 Channel

Zone Settings (Add, Delete, Edit)

Zone Priority 1 or 2 Channel

Assigning priority channels within a zone.

Zone Tx Priority 1 Channel

Channel Settings

Rx Frequency

Rx Mode

Rx Guard

Rx NAC

Squelch Mode

Tx Power

Tx Frequency

Tx Mode

Tx Guard

Tx NAC

TGID

P25 ID Unit Call;Receive List

User Selectable Code Guards

User Selectable Network Access Codes

User Selectable Talkgroup IDs

BK Radio P150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Modulation TypesFM
Channel Spacing12.5/25 kHz
IP RatingIP54
Operating Temperature-30°C to +60°C
Frequency Range136-174 MHz
Power Output1-5 Watts
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours
Dimensions1.5 inches
Number of Channels16
Operating Voltage7.4 V DC
Battery TypeLi-ion rechargeable battery

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