MM-013994-001, Rev. J
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 SAFETY CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................................... 9
2 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 10
2.1 RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES ................................................................................................. 10
2.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY ............................................... 11
3 OPERATING TIPS .............................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION ........................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Antenna Care and Replacement ..................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Aircraft........................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.4 Electric Blasting Caps ................................................................................................... 13
3.1.5 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ............................................................................... 13
4 CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................... 14
5 BATTERIES ......................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 CONDITIONING BATTERY PACKS ...................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 Conditioning NiMH Battery Packs ................................................................................ 15
5.1.2 Conditioning NiCd Battery Packs ................................................................................. 15
5.1.3 Conditioning Lithium Battery Packs ............................................................................. 16
5.1.4 Storing Li-Ion Battery Packs ......................................................................................... 16
5.1.5 Additional Information .................................................................................................. 16
5.2 CHARGING BATTERY PACKS .............................................................................................. 16
5.3 BATTERY PACK USAGE ........................................................................................................ 16
5.4 CHANGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................................................... 17
5.4.1 Removing the Battery Pack ........................................................................................... 17
5.4.2 Attaching the Battery Pack ............................................................................................ 18
5.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................. 18
6 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 WEATHERPROOF .................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR ..................................................................................... 20
7 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................... 21
8 CHANGE OPERATING MODE ........................................................................................................ 23
8.1 CHANGE FROM OTP MODE .................................................................................................. 23
8.2 CHANGE TO OTP MODE ........................................................................................................ 23
9 OPENSKY OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 24
9.1 CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................... 24
9.1.1 Buttons, Knobs, and Switch .......................................................................................... 25
9.1.2 Keypad ........................................................................................................................... 26
9.1.3 Display ........................................................................................................................... 27
9.1.4
Radio Status Icons ......................................................................................................... 27
9.2 TRI-COLOR LED ...................................................................................................................... 28
9.3 LOG-IN TO THE NETWORK .................................................................................................. 28
9.4 LOG OFF THE NETWORK ...................................................................................................... 29
9.5 PERSONALITY ......................................................................................................................... 29
9.5.1 Profiles ........................................................................................................................... 29
9.5.2 Talk Groups ................................................................................................................... 30
9.6 OPENSKY DISPLAY OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 30
9.6.1 Display’s Top Line ........................................................................................................ 30
9.6.2 Display’s Second Line ................................................................................................... 30