User's Manual

DVRS Vehicular Repeater System
Futurecom Systems Group ULC. DVRS Users Manual 8A083X03_700_Rev2_9.doc Rev. Preliminary Page 7
The mobile user simultaneously keys both the Mobile radio and Vehicular Repeater transmitters when
using the microphone Push-to-Talk. The Vehicular Repeater receiver has full priority over the mobile radio
operator microphone Push-to-Talk. The mobile radio operator microphone Push-to-Talk has priority over the
Mobile receiver.
When signals are present in both the Vehicular Repeater and Mobile receivers simultaneously, the signal
from the Vehicular Repeater has priority in the mobile speaker.
The mobile user may adjust the receiver volume level and transmit over the Vehicular Repeater and
Mobile Radio, using the microphone Push-to-Talk.
The SYSTEM repeat mode is used when full communications among all radio parties is desired.
CONTROL HEAD
The control unit is a standard mobile radio control head. The Vehicular Repeater is designed to operate with a
variety of control heads. It is a ruggedly constructed weatherized control unit, incorporating an array of
pushbuttons, a Liquid Crystal display, 2 knobs and 2 LED indicators. The display and pushbuttons are backlit for
night time visibility.
The control unit is housed in a two-piece plastic, weather-resistant housing. The external radio/repeater
connections are made to connector on the rear of the unit. A microphone is provided and is secured to the control
unit connector on the front of the control unit.
A serial-control data interface is used to provide a communications connection between the control unit, the
Vehicular Repeater and the mobile radio.
The following features are provided:
Knobs for
:
‘Volume’ with integral Power On/Off pushbutton switch
‘Channel’ selection
Pushbuttons for
:
‘Zone’
‘Page’
‘Monitor’ ON/OFF
‘Alarm’ (Δ)
‘Private’ (∅)
‘Repeater mode’ selection (H/L)
‘Phon’
‘Scan’
‘Call’
‘Opt’
‘Home Menu’
‘Sel’
LED Indicators for
:
‘Mobile Transmit’ (Red LED)
‘Mobile Receiver Busy’ (Orange LED)
Display
:
Alphanumeric LCD (with backlighting)