PUMA T2
Technical Handbook
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1.3 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The PUMA T2 hand-portable radio unit structure comprise an internal alloy chassis
that supports the printed circuit board.
The front cover has a window for the display. The loudspeaker and the microphone
are housed on the front of the equipment.
The radio unit is equipped with a nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmio and Li-ion
battery pack. The main characteristics are:
Display
The radio has a large LCD backlit graphic display that provides the user with
channel information, ongoing calls information and set-up information.
The graphic display is realized with pointed matrix of 96x64 pixels. It is able to
display three rows with 11 alphanumeric characters each. One of these rows is
dedicated to the representation of the Schengen icons (the progressive
visualization of the field strength is on the left side of the display).
Two LEDs (red and green), placed on the top of the unit, indicate whether the unit
is transmitting and/or receiving.
Controls
12 numerical keys consisting of 10 digits (from 0 to 9) plus “ * ” and “ # “;
6 function keys to activate/deactivate the equipment and for navigation menu;
On/off key (placed on the left side of the unit above the display);
Red emergency key (placed on the top of the case);
Rotary volume control knob (placed on the top of the case);
Rotary group selection knob (placed on the top of the case): it is a 16 positions
rotary knob;
Push To Talk (PTT) button (placed on the left side of the case): The PTT key has
ergonomic dimensions and operation occurs with pressure on its surface. The key
is easily pressed with both hands even while wearing gloves and any accidental
operation is prevented (e.g. when the equipment is placed on its side). A special
surface texture enables touch identification of this key.
Auxiliary Key above the PTT.