E.F. Johnson Company 53SL ES Series User Manual

53SL ES Series Mobile Radio
Operating Manual
Project 25 Conventional and Trunked
Conventional Analog and Digital
SMARTNET
®
/SmartZone
®
The information in this manual supports subscriber radio software release 9.1 used on this radio.
Some information in this manual may not be compatible with earlier subscriber radio software
releases. If necessary, check with your EFJohnson representative to verify the software version
installed on your mobile radios.
Part Number 002-5400-70003
April 2009

E.F. Johnson Company 53SL ES Series Specifications

General

Brand	E.F. Johnson Company
Model	53SL ES Series
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control

Information on RF energy exposure and FCC requirements for radio usage.

FCC Regulations and Compliance

Details FCC rules governing radio marketing and compliance standards.

Usage Guidelines and Instructions

General guidelines and operational instructions for safe radio use.

Antenna and Accessory Guidelines

Recommendations for mobile antenna installation and approved accessories.

Electromagnetic Interference

Discusses device compliance and potential electromagnetic interference.

SECTION 1 Radio Overview

Capabilities, Software, and Options

Covers radio features, software, supported versions, and available options.

Licensing and Radio Accessories

Information on radio licensing and available accessories like microphones and base units.

SECTION 2 Controls & Display

Standard Control Head Operation

Details the standard control head's front panel controls and display.

Lightning Control Head Operation

Explains the controls and display of the optional lightning control head.

Rear Panel Connectors

Identifies and explains the radio's rear panel connectors.

SECTION 3 Dual Controls & External Speaker

Dual Control Configuration and Setup

Covers dual control options, kits, hardware setup, and programming.

Master/Slave Configuration and Operation

Explains master/slave settings and dual control operational aspects.

External Speaker Integration

Details the use and programming of external speakers.

SECTION 4 General Operation

Basic Radio Operation and Controls

Covers power, volume, passwords, mic usage, display, and basic functions.

Zone, Channel, and Squelch Management

Explains zone/channel selection, squelch, transmit disable, and range.

Operating Modes Explained

Details conventional, SMARTNET/SmartZone, and P25 trunked modes.

Keypad Programming and System Parameters

Covers keypad programming, zone/channel changes, and system parameters.

SECTION 5 Radio Wide Features

Option Buttons and Menu Navigation

Explains programmable option buttons and menu mode functions.

Timers, Alerts, and Power Management

Covers timers, alert tones, power settings, and horn alerts.

Scanning Features and Scan Lists

Details priority, radio wide scanning, hold times, and scan lists.

GPS Data and Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP)

Covers GPS data viewing/sending and OTAP setup.

SECTION 6 Conventional Mode Features

Monitoring, Squelch, and Busy Channel Lockout

Covers channel monitoring, squelch control, and busy channel lockout.

Emergency Features and Conventional Calls

Explains emergency alarms/calls and standard conventional calls.

Conventional Scanning and DTMF/ANI Signaling

Details scanning, scan lists, and DTMF/ANI signaling.

P25 Conventional Features and Keypad Programming

Covers P25 specifics, messaging, and keypad programming.

Text Messaging and GPS Data Transmission

Explains text messaging and sending GPS data.

SECTION 7 SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features

Group, Private, and Telephone Calls

Covers standard group, private, and telephone calls.

Emergency, Failsoft, and Messaging Features

Details emergency calls, failsoft mode, and messaging capabilities.

Trunked Scanning and Unique System Features

Explains trunked scanning, dynamic regrouping, and site management.

SECTION 8 Secure Communication (Encryption)

Encryption Algorithms and Key Management

Covers encryption algorithms, keys, PID/SLN modes, and key maintenance.

Clear/Secure Strapping and Security Overrides

Details transmit/receive modes, talkgroup overrides, and security settings.

Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) Process

Explains OTAR, key types, KMF, and radio setup for encryption.

OTAR Capabilities and P25 Trunking Icons

Details OTAR capabilities, messages, option switches, and P25 trunking icons.

SECTION 9 Data Features

P25 Packet Data Modes and Configuration

Covers P25 packet data modes and radio configuration for data.

PPP Link Establishment and Testing

Details steps for establishing and testing PPP connections for data.

SECTION 10 Tones & Error Messages

Supervisory Tones Explained

Defines the meaning and conditions for various supervisory tones.

Common Error Messages Defined

Lists and defines common error messages displayed by the radio.

SECTION 11 Service Information

Warranty, Registration, and Support

Details product warranty, online registration, and technical support contacts.

Repair Procedures and Replacement Parts

Outlines steps for equipment repair and ordering replacement parts.

Internet Home Page

Provides the EFJohnson Technologies website address.