User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The P7200 series radios are dual-band multi-mode portable radios. The dual-
band (700/800 MHz) P7200 portable radio delivers end-to-end encrypted
digital voice and IP data communications. It is designed to support multiple
operating modes including:
• OpenSky
®
Trunked mode
• EDACS
®
or ProVoice
™
Trunked mode
• P25 Trunked mode
• P25 Digital Conventional mode
• Conventional Analog mode
As software-defined radios, the P7200 portables can include all of these
modes or just one. Additional modes can be added later with software
updates.
The P7200 supports a full range of advanced digital trunking features,
including voice group calls, priority scanning, pre-emptive emergency calls,
late call entry, and dynamic reconfiguration. It performs autonomous roaming
for wide area applications. High quality voice coding and robust audio
components assure speech clarity.
In the trunked modes, the user selects a communications system and group.
While communicating in a trunked mode, channel selection is transparent to
the user and is controlled via digital communication with the system
controller. This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to
communication channels.
In Conventional Analog mode, the user selects a channel and communicates
directly on that channel. In this mode, a system refers to a set of channels. A
channel is a transmit/receive radio frequency pair.
The exact operation of the radio will depend on the operating mode, the
radio’s programming, and the particular radio system. Most features
described in this manual can be enabled through programming. Consult your
System Administrator for the particular features programmed into your P7200.
For further detail about features and operation refer to the appropriate
maintenance manual or contact your System Administrator.
WATER RESISTANCE
The P7200 series portable radios operate reliably even under adverse
conditions. These radios meet MIL-STD-810F specifications for driven rain,
humidity, and salt fog.