RELM EPI 3101A Operation & User’s Manual

Text of RELM EPI 3101A User Guide:

• RELM EPI 3101A, ACCESSORIES The accessories shown are part of the AN/PRC-127(A) Radio Set. I LAA0818A LAA0445A LA LAAO126 LAA0312A LAA0312A Desktop Charger Rapidly recharges the LAA0126 battery pack to 90% of capacity, then switches to a trickle rate to maintain the charge without damaging the battery pack. Red and Green LED indicators confirm proper contact with the battery and show the charge rate. An input voltage selector switch, located on the bottom panel, allows for either 115 VAC or 230 VAC operation. The proper selection should be made before the Charger is plugged into the voltage source. LAAO126 Nickel-Cadmiu

• DETAILED OPERATION DISPLAY The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides the User with visual information pertaining to normal radio usage such as the channel number, group number, transmit and battery status. In addition, confirmation of the various programming steps and keyboard entries made while programming are displayed. KEYBOARD The keyboard, as shown below, p

• RELM EPI 3101A, 8 . 9 . Press the * key on the MASTER radio keyboard. The display will flash PROG signifying that the radio is ready to download its program to the CLONE. Press the FCN key on the MASTER radio keyboard. The program in the MASTER will then be downloaded to the CLONE. The CLONE will automatically send back the program to the MASTER to verify a successful cloning. 10. If the download was successful, the MASTER’s display will resume flashing PROG. A. To clone the other Channel Group, power down both radios and g

• RELM EPI 3101A, RELM Communications, Inc. 7505 Technology Drive West Melbourne, FL 32904 Telephone: (407) 984-1414 FAX: (407) 676-4403 0 Copyright 1997 RELM Communications, Inc. All rights reserved P/N 700 I-20257-900 1-97

• RELM EPI 3101A, 2 & 3. 4 . 1 PROG \ I / I PdlORlTV CHANNEL NOT CHANGEABLE SCAN LIST NOT CHANGEABLE Functions 2 and 3 are used to define Priority Scan operation. Since Priority Scan is not available, both 2 and 3 should be steady. PRI Key Lockout-When enabled (flashing) the PRI key will be locked out in the operating mode. Because the PRIORITY feature is not available, the 4 should be flashing. Scan List Lockout - VVhen enabled (flashing), the User will not be able to change the channels in the scan list. Since SCAN is not available, the 5 should be flashing. Once each function l-5 is set as desired, press ENT to

• RELM EPI 3101A, SPECIAL CLONING INSTRUCTIONS It is possible to change Channel 0 values on the MASTER radio, hold them in a temporary memory, and download them to the CLONE without actually entering them into the permanent memory of the MASTER. This is convenient if sequential identification numbers are used to identify a series of portables in a radio system. Assuming that the frequencies, Code Guard values, and other CH 0 values are common for all radios in the system, but that the radio identification number should be unique to each radio, the following method would be used to clone additional radios for the system: 1 l 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . Program the MASTER with all frequenci

• RELM EPI 3101A, SQUELCH CONTROL Rotate the Squelch Control (CG-SQ) Knob clockwise from its detent (CG) position in order to hear any transmissions, regardless if they are tone or digital coded or not. This, in effect,. is the Radio’s MONITOR position. Turning the Squelch Control further clockwise until “noise” is heard permits the Volume Control to be adjusted to a desired level, even though an actual signal is not present. CHANNEL GROUPS 678@ 5 10 4 d 11 3 12 2 13 1 14 SELECT A GROUP I I GROUP NUMBER ‘nogrp05i The Channel Selector knob has 14 positions. The Radio has 28 channels which are separated into two “groups” of 14 channels each. Group 01 is factory program

• RELM EPI 3101A, E . To Set the Scan Delay Time After the Timeout Timer is set, the upper display will show PROG SCAN. This is the duration of the Scan Delay Time in seconds. Since the radio does not have a Scan feature, no change is needed. Press FCN to advance to the next section. NOTE: It is highly recommended to leave the Scan Delay Time at 0 seconds. Miscellaneous Channel 0 Programming -GROUP ONE FUNCTIONS After the Scan Delay Time is shown, the display will show PROG I- 12345. This is a group of five individual functions that can be enabled or disabled. NOTE: See page 11 for Description and Factory Settings informat

• RELM EPI 3101A, 5. Press the FCN key. The display will show the transmit frequency in MHz. 6. Press the FCN key. The display will show the transmit Tone Code Guard or Digital Code Guard. (Inverted Digital Code Guard illustrated.) 7. Press the FCN key. The display will loop back to the entry point and display the reviewed channel. I PROG 8. Press PRI to increment the channel number by 1, or press CLR and then press the digit key(s) of the next channel to be reviewed. The FCN key can then be used to review the freq

• RELM EPI 3101A, CODE GUARD OPERATION Code GuardTM, Tone or Digital, allows one radio or group of radios to be selectively called within a system. If the radio has been programmed with Code Guard, use the following receive and transmit instructions. CODE GUARD RECEIVE TURN POWER ON by turning the Volume knob clockwise past the OFF detent. SELECT A CODE GUARD CHANNEL by turning the Channel Selector knob. ADJUST VOLUME by turning the Squelch knob clockwise until a rushing noise is heard, then turning the Volume knob to a comfortable

• RELM EPI 3101A, SELECTING A TONE CODE GUARD The Tone Code Guard system (CTCSS) may be set for any frequency in the range of 67 to 250.3 Hz. However, since most systems adhere to the Electronic Industry Association (EIA) standards, tones should be selected from the following EIA list. In order to insure optimum performance tone selection for use on the same radio frequency (RF) channel or adjacent channels in the same coverage area should be made from one of the Groups A, B, or C as much as possible. RELM guarantees optimum receiver performance only if tone frequencies below 220 Hz are chosen. GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C 67.0 77.0 88.5 *100.0 107.2 114.8 123.0 13

• RELM EPI 3101A, G. To Review Channel 0 Values Repeated pressing of the FCN key will display each value in Channel 0, then loop back to the Ch 0 entry point. To program the Channels 1 through 14, continue with the next Section. To quit programming, go to page 20 for details. TO PROGRAM CHANNEL FREQUENCIES AND CODE GUARD VALUES: Once Channel 0 programming is complete, the display will show PROG Ch 0. Any channel number 1 through 14 can now be pressed to allow access to the frequency and Code Guard values for that channel in its Group (01 o

• 4a. If no change is needed for the ID number, press FCN to advance to the next section. 4b. If necessary, a new number can be entered by pressing CLR, followed by any number consisting of one to seven digits. The digits will appear at the right of the screen and move to the left as more digits are entered. Press ENT to store the new ID number and automatically adva

• RELM EPI 3101A, SELECTING A DIGITAL CODE GUARD Codes for the Digital Code Guard system (CDCSS) may be chosen from the following list. For the performance or compatibility of Digital Code Guard systems, it is recommended that an operational test be made on the intended system before wholesale assignments are made. In some cases, either one or both the transmit and receive codes will require an inverted code* to operate with existing systems. This can be done during the code programming of the system. Usually, systems using direct unit to unit transmission (systems without mobile relays, repeate

• RELM EPI 3101A, 4. After the Receive Frequency is set, the upper part of the display will show PROG RX CG. This is the Code Guard value for Channel 1 receive. Note: 0.0 indicates carrier squelch operation. If the displayed value is correct, press FCN to advance to the next value. If a new value is desired, press the CLR key to reset the display to 0.0. Tone Code Guard is entered directly, using the digit keys (0 through 9). See pages 21 and 22 for proper Code Guard values. Digital Code Guard is entered by first pressing CLR, then the # key, causing the letter d to appear, L INDICATE

• 1. After entering the Program Mode, the display will show PROG Ch 0. 2. Press the FCN key. The display will show ]:pshj length). an ID number (up to seven digits in IPROG TX 1 3. Press the FCN key. The display will show the Transmit Timeout Timer length in seconds. 4. Press the FCN key. The display will show the Scan Delay Time in seconds. 5. Press the FCN key. The display will sho

• RADIO CONTROLS FLEXIBLE CODE GUARD / ANTENNA CONNECT0 RADIO WITH KEYBOARD/DISPLAY COVERED (REDUCED VIEW) EXTERNAL ANTENNA JACK \ ACCESSORY - JACK MOUNT f- EARPHONE / JACK / (PUSH?TALK) Annunciators -( PROG SCAN TX RX ID CG /888.8888 7-SEGMENT LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY SPEAKER MICROPHONE LCD DISPLAY KEYBOARD EPI 3101A User’s Manual 3

• RELM EPI 3101A, Rotate the Channel Selector knob to the desired channel. Please note that not all 14 channels may be programmed. Therefore, select only an authorized (programmed) channel for communication purposes. PTT SWITCH 7x Ch :z I I The PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch activates the Radio’s transmitter section when pressed and held in. The display goes blank, indicating the transmitter is activated. When the PTT switch is released, the transmitter is deactivated and the display shows the current Channel Number and, very briefly, the small TX annunciator. If the length of the messa

• RELM EPI 3101A, Channel 0 Settings for each Channel Group include: Factory Program Description Setting Display ID or Automatic Number Identification (ANI)’ 1234567 1234567 Transmit Timeout Timer disabled 0 sec. Scan Delay Time disabled 0.0 sec. Group One Functions 1-12345 Battery Saver lnhibit 1-1 (See Note 3) disabled 1-12345 Priority Scan Operation 1-2 & 3 disabled 1-12345 \I/ Priority Key Lockout 1-4 enabled 1-12345 /I\ \I/ Scan List Lockout 1-5 enabled 1-1 234,5, Group Two Functions 2-12345 User Code Guard Selection 2-1 disabled 2-12345 Busy Channel Operation 2-2 & 3 disabled 2-12345 ID or ANI Enable 2-4 disable

• RELM EPI 3101A, Helical-wound flexible antenna that covers the entire range of frequencies that can be programmed into the EPI 3101A Radio. LAA0445A Carrying Case This textile case is built to provide proper protection while keeping the radio at your side. LAA0203A Speaker/Microphone This light weight speaker/microphone clips securely to collar or lapel, offering the convenience of easy communications without removing the radio from your belt. To install the LAA0203A: 1. Lift away the protective cover from the Accessory connector and Earphone jack. See Radio’s side view on page 3 for their location. The protective cove

• RELM EPI 3101A, PREPARATION FOR USE KEYBOARD/DISPLAY COVER To remove or install the Keyboard/Display Cover, remove the battery if installed. The Cover slides in grooves and latches at its bottom edge. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. Battery packs are available as a rechargeable type (LAA0126) or as a non-rechargeable type (LAA01 17). Rechargeable battery packs can be charged separately or while attached to a radio. NOTE: For safety reasons, rechargeable battery packs are shipped uncharged or only partially charged. Therefore, a recharge- able battery pack should be properly charged before use. B. To install the battery pack, locate the center hub on the radio base and place it in the recess of the battery pack.

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