SP -300 Series Synthesized Scanning Radio (Models SP-310, SP-320, SP-330 & SP-340) Operating Instructions
About Your SP-300 Series Radio Maxon's SP-300 Series radios feature 4/16 channel operation with superior performance and reliability. Operation and functions for Maxon's SP-300 Series radios are described in this manual. We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio. Application of some of the functions described in this manual is determined by the system you use.
Table of Contents Safety Information..................................................................... 2 Unpacking Information............................................................ 3 SP-300 Series Features............................................................. 3 Description of Radio Components......................................... 4 Antenna Installation.................................................................. 5 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ............................
Safety Information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits.
Unpacking Information Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following items: Radio Battery Pack Antenna Spring Belt Clip Operating Instructions If any items are missing, please contact your Dealer or Maxon. SP-300 Series Features • Wideband frequency separation • 1/5 Watts programmable output power • Programmable 12.
Description of Radio Components Front view: 1) Antenna Receptacle 2) Channel Selector Knob 3) On/Off - Volume Control 4) Busy/TX/BT Indicator (top plate of radio) 5) Accessory Connector 6) Speaker 7) Microphone 8) Option Button 9) Monitor Button 10) Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Not shown Belt Clip Battery Latch Battery Battery Charge Contacts 1 2 3 4 10 5 9 8 7 4 6
Antenna Installation Attach the antenna by turning clockwise into the antenna receptacle on top of the radio. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Hold the radio face down in your hand. To attach the battery pack, pick up the pack by the sides and hold it so that the latch is facing upward. Place the bottom of the battery pack into the base of the radio at approximately a 45o angle. Gently push battery into the radio back until the battery latch snaps firmly into place.
Battery Charging and Care To ensure maximum performance from your radio, the battery pack must be fully charged before initial use. For continued performance, periodically discharge the battery completely and then fully recharge the pack. Proper care and charging will extend life of your battery pack. Maxon offers two chargers for use with the SP-300 Series radio. Each model is sold separately and is available through your original purchasing Dealer.
NOTE: Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations require that you monitor a channel for activity before transmitting. NOTE: The tri-color LED located on the top panel can help with channel monitoring. It will glow amber if RF activity is present; or green if the transmission has a CTCSS or DCS tone that matches a tone programmed for receive in your radio. When this LED is not illuminated, the radio is indicating a "clear" channel.
Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones Your SP-300 Series has a sophisticated microprocessor control which provides a series of audible alert tones. Upon initial power up, a quick melody indicates that the self-test of the microprocessor functions has been completed satisfactorily.
Scan Modes Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a number of channels. Your Dealer will help you define a channel "scan list" to be programmed into a scan channel (any channel, 1- 4 on models SP-310 or 320) or (any channel, 1-16 on models SP-330 or SP-340). Once that channel location is selected, scan is initiated. Normal Channel Scan Once the scan list is programmed you can initiate scan.
Other Scanning Features • Look Back: Any channel, when not in the scan mode, can be programmed to "look back" at the "Priority" channel. This feature is ideal for those who do not need scan as defined above, but want to make sure that they never miss a call on the "Priority" channel if another channel has been selected. Once a "look back" channel has been selected, the radio will periodically "look back" at the "Priority" channel.
Licensing and Service Information FCC Licensing The Federal Communications Commission requires that the operator of this radio be properly licensed under the applicable Part and/or Parts of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Consult with your Maxon Dealer, or contact the nearest FCC Field Office for information about obtaining a license. Service Do not tamper with internal adjustments. Damage to the equipment and/or improper operation may result. There are no user serviceable items inside the radio.
Software Copyrights The Maxon product(s) described in these operating instructions may include copyrighted Maxon software programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Maxon certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted software program.
Limited Warranty Topaz3 warrants the Products and included accessories sold herein will be free from defects in workmanship or materials under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original end user, provided that the buyer has complied with the requirements stated herein. This warranty is offered to the initial end user and is not assignable or transferable.
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