PRODUCT

GUIDE

Project 25 Trunked
Project 25 Conventional
SMARTNET® II
SmartZone®
Conventional
Encrypted
Digital/Analog
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Table of Contents
Company Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Market Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configurations
Dash-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handheld Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Double Remote Control Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Remote Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transit Mobile Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio Controls
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features and Benefits
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switch/Button Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Conventional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switch/Button Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Project 25 - Trunked and Conventional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switch/Button Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SMARTNET ® II/SmartZone® Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switch/Button Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Comparisons
Competitive: 800 MHz 5300 & 9800 vs. LCS 2000, and MCS 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessories
Audio Accessories and Key Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cables and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote-Mount Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dash-Mount Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Siren Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control Station Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programming Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5100 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Factory Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Viking head/EFJohnson logo®, EFJohnson®, PCConfigure™, Call Guard® and Netelligent™ are trademarks of E.F. Johnson Company.
SMARTNET®, SmartZone®, SecureNet™, Call Alert™, Private Conversation™, and DES-XL™ are trademarks of Motorola Inc.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Company Introduction
Celebrating it’s 80th anniversary in 2003, the In 1980 EFJohnson introduced the LTR® 800
E.F. Johnson Company provides digital Project MHz trunked radio system which became the
25-compliant interoperable wireless communica- industry’s de facto standard in trunking systems.
tions equipment and infrastructure for federal, Based on EFJohnson’s proven technology, Multi-
state and local agencies involved with homeland Net® emerged as a wide-area trunked radio
security and public safety. EFJohnson, headquar- system in 1989, and in 1998, LTR-Net® trunking
tered in Waseca, Minnesota, was one of the first was introduced, improving LTR trunking by
developers of wireless communications products adding additional user features, system
to be fully compliant with federal government management tools and network technology.
interoperability requirements. By 1995, the company had increased sales
During it’s eight decades in business, worldwide and was awarded the President’s “E”
beginning as a mail order radio parts supplier in Award for excellence in exporting.
1923, EFJohnson has attained numerous Continuing EFJohnson’s heritage of
milestones and become a vital part of the innovation and excellence into the 21st
wireless communications industry. century, the first multiple protocol
Early on, growth came so quickly portable radio working in analog,
that founders, Edgar and Ethel SMARTNET®/SmartZone®,
Johnson, relocated the Multi-Net and Project 25
business twice in the first ten systems was introduced in
years as they outgrew each new 2001. Then, in 2002, EFJohnson
location. Then, in 1940 the company introduced it’s first Netelligent™
began a period of five consecutive product, a Voice over Internet
years of expansion and dedicated 100% of Protocol (VoIP) repeater that integrates
it’s production capacity to defense needs for Project 25 and Internet technologies.
WWII. In 1944 EFJohnson received the presti- Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for
gious Army-Navy E Award in recognition of meeting our customers’ communication needs
outstanding production efficiency. with innovative applications of radio frequency
In 1949 the company manufactured the first technology. Today, EFJohnson products are
complete amateur transmitter, the Viking I and sold in the United States and 56 other countries
from 1959–1976 EFJohnson dominated the through a network of nearly 500 dealers and a
citizens band radio market. EFJohnson’s role in direct sales organization.
the CB market was so vital that in 1975 Viking Now, in a time dominated by Homeland
Messenger I and III units were presented to the Security issues where “Interoperability” has
Smithsonian Institute where they are still on become more than an industry buzz word,
display in the National Museum of American EFJohnson stands ready. The company’s Project
History. 25 compliant digital offerings make EFJohnson a
EFJohnson entered the business / industrial compelling choice for first responders or any
radio market in 1961 with the introduction of agency involved in Homeland Security.
the Messenger 202 AM Transceiver. Then, in EFJohnson has built strong relationships with
1967, the company introduced FM business two- numerous local, state and federal government
way radios. In 1976 the E.F. Johnson Company agencies and is agile enough to deliver the
became public and stock was listed on the New highest level of customer service, regardless of
York Stock Exchange. contract size.

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Product Description
The 5300 Series mobile is EFJohnson’s latest addition to the full product line of APCO 16 and Project
25-compliant radios. The mobile is available in VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz frequency ranges. Designed for
durability by organizations that demand the most from their communications, the 5300 Series radio
meets the changing needs of federal, state, and local government users, as well as industrial and public
service applications.
With forward, backward, and multiple protocol compatibility, the 5300 mobile radio allows communi-
cations on APCO Project 25 CAI (Common Air Interface) trunking and conventional radio systems,
SMARTNET® II and SmartZone® trunked radio systems, and conventional analog radio communication
systems. Advanced software controls permit the user to have multiple protocols in the radio at the same
time and allows the user to switch protocols when needed with the Multiple System Select feature. Also,
the ability to have custom-defined and programmable buttons and switches ensures that the users’ needs
and requirements are taken into account with menu controls that direct the user easily through the
selection process.
Other advanced features of the 5300 mobile radio include Encrypted Communications allowing: analog
voice scrambling, SecureNet™ DES/DES-XL™ or Project 25 DES/DES-OFB/AES encryption.

The 5300 mobile product line includes:

Digital Narrowband
Backward Compatibility to Wideband
and Narrowband Analog
Dash, Remote-Mount, or Dual-Mount
High Power Transmitter (100W variable)
Standard Power (15W-50W variable)
System Options:
Project 25 Trunked (upgradeable)
Project 25 Conventional
SMARTNET® II
SmartZone®
Encryption:
SecureNet™ DES, P25 DES-OFB, AES, DES-XL
5300 Frequency Availability:
VHF 136–174 MHz
146–174 MHz
UHF 380–470 MHz*
403–470 MHz
800 806–870 MHz

* Federal customers only.

Dash-Mount Version
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Market Applications
The 5300 Series Digital/Analog Mobile Radio
provides wideband and narrowband conventional
analog as well as narrowband and wideband
digital operation. In addition, the mobile radio
provides Project 25 and SMARTNET ®
II/SmartZone® Trunking capabilities. Add to this,
compatibility with the Project 25 Common Air
Interface, and this rugged mobile meets the needs
of state, local, and federal government users as
well as business, industrial, and public safety
applications. The 5300 mobile easily switches
from communication between SMARTNET II,
Project 25 approved equipment, and conventional
FM equipment with one simple turn of the
channel knob.

The features and functions of the 5300

mobile, and its compliance with APCO 16 and
Project 25 standards, make it the ideal solution
for your radio applications. This radio enables you
to easily migrate from analog to digital.

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HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS
Dash-Mount
Model: 53X7(or 5)–1
The dash-mount version is the standard config-
uration. Included in this configuration is the
radio, standard microphone, 22 ft. power cable
and hardware kit, accessory wire kit, and
standard mounting bracket. Typical applica-
tions are public service and transportation.

Remote-Mount
Model: 53X8(or 6)–0
For applications where cabin space is limited.
The remote-mount configuration consists of
the radio with a blank front panel, a remote
control unit, standard microphone, 17 ft.
remote cable, 22 ft. power cable and hardware
kit, accessory wire kit, and standard mounting
bracket.

Handheld Controller
Model: 53X8(or 6)–5
The handheld controller, designed for law
enforcement agencies and surveillance
missions, gives you full radio functionality in
the palm of your hand. The HHC is used with a
remote-mount radio. This configuration
consists of the radio with a blank front panel,
handheld controller, Junction Box and cabling,
and remote speaker. The remote speaker
(250–0150–005) must be ordered separately.

Siren
Model: 53X8(or 6)–X2 The remote-mount radio configuration can
be ordered with a Siren Control Cable
which allows connection to the Siren Kit
(250-5300-100). The kit consists of a Siren
Controller, amplifier box, and controller
cable. To complete the configuration, add a
585-5300-007 or 585-5300-009 loudspeaker.
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Hardware Configurations—Continued
Double Remote Control Head
Model: 53X8(or 6)–6
The double remote control head configu-
ration consists of the remote-mount
radio and two remote control heads
directly attached to the radio, two
standard microphones, and two
mounting brackets. This configuration
was designed to accommodate the needs
of emergency vehicles.

Dual Control
Model: 53X7(or 5)–4
The dual control configuration consists
of the basic dash-mount radio with a
microphone and one remote control
head with standard microphone and
mounting bracket. This configuration
was designed to accommodate the needs
of emergency vehicles.

Transit Mobile Radio System

Model: 53X8(or 6)–7
The Transit Mobile Radio System is an
integrated communications and infor-
mation solution for the public trans-
portation market. The configuration
consists of the Transit Mobile Radio
System Kit (250-5300-900) which
includes: Remote Amp interface box,
remote control head, 3W external
speaker, 25’ remote cable, 25’ audio
interface/remote head interface cable,
local audio interface box, PTT adapter
box, handset with cradle, headset, and
lockable radio mounting bracket.
(Pictured with a trunk-mount 5300
radio, sold separately.)

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RADIO CONTROLS—FRONT

Radio controls indicated are the same for both dash-mount and remote-mount versions.

①
②

③ ④⑥ ⑤ ⑦
1. Six Programmable Keys: May be programmed with any of the 30 switch/button programming
features.
2. Multi-function Indicator: This is a bi-color LED that indicates red when the transmitter is keyed
and green when there is a busy condition in receive mode.
3. Microphone Connector: Accepts connectors for microphone, and is also the connection point for
radio programming.
4. Rotary On/Off/Volume Knob: Conveniently located to allow easy adjustment to comfortable audio
level. Pressing this control turns power on and off. Rotating it sets the volume level.
5. Select Switch: Selects zones/channels and is also used for other functions, such as selecting names
from a call list. When selecting zones/channels, a bar above the zone or channel display indicates
which is being changed.
6. Alphanumeric Display: This 10-character area of the display indicates the alias for the selected
channel. Depending on the current mode, it may also indicate such things as the frequency,
system/group number, status and error messages.
7. Speaker: An internal speaker is located behind the grille. An optional external speaker is also
available.
8. PTT Switch: This push-button switch on the microphone is pressed to talk and released to listen or
scan.

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RADIO CONTROLS—REAR

1. Accessory
Jack

2. Optional 3. Optional Siren 4. Antenna 5. DC Power

Remote-Control Control Jack Jack Jack
Unit Jack (100W mobile)

1. Accessory Jack: Black connector for connecting optional accessories such as an external speaker,
horn alert, and ignition sense line.
2. Optional Remote-Control Unit Jack: Connection point for a remote-control unit if used. The
cable is optional with front-mount models.
3. Optional Siren Control Jack: Yellow connector similar to the accessory jack for connecting the
optional Siren Control. Only available for mobiles ordered with Siren Control.
4. Antenna Jack: Type N jack for connecting the antenna.
5. DC Power Jack: Connection point for the nominal 12-volt, negative ground power source.

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RADIO CONTROLS—DISPLAY

10-Character Alphanumeric Display Zone Status Chnl

No. Display No.

Alphanumeric Display: This 10-character area of the display indicates the alias (unique identification)
for the selected channel. Depending on the current mode, it may also indicate such things as the
channel frequency, system/group number, status and error messages.
Zone Number: Indicates the currently selected zone from 1 up to 16. A zone is a collection of channels
that can be any combination of the conventional and SMARTNET ®/SmartZone® types.
Channel Number: Indicates the currently selected channel.
Status Display: These two characters indicate the following status information:

– This symbol in the left position indicates that the displayed channel is in the scan list (scanned
normally).

– A “P” in the left position indicates that the selected conventional channel is a priority channel.

– A “2” in the left position indicates that the selected conventional channel is a second priority
channel.

– This rotating clock-like symbol in the right position indicates that scanning is enabled.

– Indicates that the displayed channel (or talk group) is programmed for telephone calls.

– Indicates that voice encryption is enabled.

MON – Indicates that the monitoring is enabled by the Monitor option switch (conventional operation only).
This switch unsquelches the receiver so that all messages are heard on the channel.

– The lines above the zone and channel displays indicate which display is changed if the Select
switch is turned. To switch between displays, press the Select switch.

– When this triangle is displayed, the scan list edit mode is indicated.

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GENERAL
Features & Benefits
FEATURE BENEFIT
Multiple Operating Modes . . . . . . . Allows user to operate the 5300 in Conventional Analog,
Conventional Project 25, Trunked Project 25, and SMARTNET® II/
SmartZone® (analog or digital trunked) modes.
Programmable Channels . . . . . . . . Each of up to 16 zones can be programmed with up to 16
channels or talk groups, resulting in up to 256 channels/talk
groups available.
Large Liquid Crystal Display . . . . . Displayed information is easy to view.
Adjustable Viewing Angle . . . . . . . User may adjust the viewing angle of the display for ease of use.
Programmable
Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Six programmable option keys allow the radio to be customized
with preferred features. There are presently 36 different functions
for programming these six keys. Each key can be programmed
with a different function in the Conventional, SMARTNET/
SmartZone, and P25 trunked modes to control up to 18 functions.
Multiple Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . The user can choose either a standard scan mode or a “radio wide”
scan mode. The standard scan mode scans only the selected type
of channels/talk groups, and up to 256 user selectable and
programmable scan lists are available, The radio wide type scans
all types of channels/talk groups, and one scan list is available and
it is not user programmable.
Radio Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A timer within the radio can limit the time of each transmission.
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 5300 mobile is available with a variety of security options
including DES/DES-XL on analog channels, and DES-OFB and
AES on digital channels.
Power-Up Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature prevents unauthorized use of the radio
by requiring that an 8-digit password be entered to make it opera-
tional.
Power Turn-Off Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature delays power turn off for up to 254
minutes after the vehicle ignition switch is turned off. This allows
calls to be received or the horn alert to be active for a time after
power is turned off.
Option Buttons F1 – F6. . . . . . . . . . Each button can be programmed for a different function in the
Conventional, SMARTNET/SmartZone, and Project 25 trunked
modes. Keycap labels may indicate the option button function. A
generic “F#” label may also be used.

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GENERAL
Switch/Button Programming Features
Radio service software is required to program these features to the radio. Please refer to the PCConfigure™ programming manual
or the 5300 Series operations manual for further information regarding programming features and functional description of how
each feature effects radio operation.

FEATURE BENEFIT
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows user to select high, medium, or off
display lighting.
Clear/Secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that enables and disables the optional
secure communications option in the mobile. Clear/Secure can
be programmed on a per-channel basis.
Selectable High/Low Power . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to select a high or low
transmit power level if allowed on the selected channel or talk
group.
Horn Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature sounds an external alert such as the
vehicle horn when certain calls are received such as unit calls in
the P25 mode and private and Call Alert (page) calls in the
trunked modes.
Surveillance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the backlight, all alert tones,
and the front panel LED indicator to be disabled by simply
pressing an option button.
Home Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature provides a quick way of returning to a
pre-programmed home zone.
Change Keyset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to select either Keyset
1 and Keyset 2 as the active keyset.
Erase Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to erase all encryption
keys in the radio.
External PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows speaker audio and/or micro-
phone to be routed to an external PA system (if properly
equipped).
Tones On-Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to turn alert tones on
and off.
Tone Volume Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to adjust the relative
level of the alert tones.
Standard Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature turns standard scanning on and off.
Radio Wide Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature turns radio wide scanning on and off.

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CONVENTIONAL - Analog & P25

Features & Benefits
FEATURE BENEFIT
Selectable Monitor Mode. . . . . . Monitor mode can be selected by taking the microphone off-
hook or by a programmable feature key.
Analog Squelch Control . . . . . . Radio can be programmed for Carrier Squelch operation or
Call Guard® (CTCSS/DCS) on analog channels. Analog users
are also able to manually adjust the squelch (if Keypad
Programming is available).
Dual Priority
Channel Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . Each scan list can be programmed with first and second
priority channels. When scanning, this forces the radio to
periodically monitor the priority channel while listening to a
non-priority. Priority sampling currently does not occur
when receiving P25 or encrypted calls.
Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . Disables the ability to transmit when the radio channel is
busy.
Individual ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project 25 operation relays the user’s individual ID each time
the radio transmits. The individual ID of the transmitting
radio can also be displayed.
Unit Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allows the user to recall up to 16 radio ID numbers for unit
calls (P25 only).
Radio Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timers within the radio allow the programmer to limit the
total conversation time and provide a penalty time if user
occupies a channel for a longer period than allowed.
DTMF/ANI Signaling . . . . . . . . . . Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones can be generated for
Automatic Number Identification purposes on analog
channels.
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 5300 mobile is available with a variety of security
options including DES/DES-XL on analog channels, and
DES-OFB and AES on digital (P25) channels.

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Features & Benefits—Conventional (Analog & P25)

FEATURE BENEFIT
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that sends an emergency alarm
and/or call to alert the dispatcher of an emergency situation.
The emergency alarm is sent when the Emergency button is
pressed and the emergency call is sent when the PTT switch
is pressed.
Emergency Hot Mic . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that automatically transmits micro-
phone audio for a time after Emergency button is pressed.
Keypad Programming . . . . . . . . Programmable feature which allows the user to reprogram
channel frequencies, squelch control codes, and various
timers. This feature is available to Federal government users
only.
OTAR
(Over The Air Rekeying) . . . . . . OTAR is a method of encrypting and sending encryption keys
and other related key management messages over the air
from a Key Management Facility (KMF) to destination
equipment. (P25 only.)

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CONVENTIONAL - Analog & P25

Switch/Button Programming Features
Radio service software is required to program these features to the radio. Please refer to the PCConfigure™ programming
manual or the 5300 Series operations manual for further information regarding programming features and functional
description of how each feature effects radio operation.

FEATURE BENEFIT
Displayed Information . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to toggle the
display to indicate either the channel information or the
transmit/receive frequency information.
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature initiates an emergency alarm
and/or call.
Unit Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming this feature enables the user to place a call to
a specific mobile radio on a Project 25 channel.
Digital Talkgroup Select. . . . . . . This programmable feature allows a user to select a
talkgroup from a pre-programmed list on a per channel basis
if channel is marked editable (P25 only).
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to temporarily
disable the squelch control features so that all messages are
heard on the channel.
Normal/Selective . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to disable the
Call Guard® (CTCSS/DCS) squelch on analog channels and
group ID code detect on P25 channels.
Call Guard Code Select . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to temporarily
override the Call Guard or NAC code programmed on the
selected channel.
Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A programmable feature which allows the user to change the
assigned first or second priority channel on the current scan
list.
Radio Wide Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . Toggling this programmable feature enables the user to turn
the radio wide scan option on and off.
Repeater Talk-Around. . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the radio user to bypass
the repeater in order to talk directly to another nearby radio.
Scan On/Off and List Select . . . This programmable feature allows the user to turn scanning
on and off and select which preprogrammed scan list to use.
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Switch/Button Programming Features—Conventional (Analog & P25)

FEATURE BENEFIT
Scan Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to reprogram
standard scan lists.
Clear/Secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that enables and disables the optional
encryption feature if the channel is programmed for selec-
table encryption.
Key Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that allows another encryption key to
be selected for the current channel.
OTAR Rekey Request. . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that sends a message indicating the
radio is on the air and rekeying is requested (P25 only).
Status Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send predefined
status conditions to a dispatcher (P25 only).
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send predefined
messages to a dispatcher (P25 only).
Call Alert™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send and receive
pages (P25 only).
Unit Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming this feature enables the user to place a call to
a specific radio on a Project 25 channel.

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PROJECT 25 - Trunked
Features & Benefits
FEATURE BENEFIT
Talk Group Capacity Encryption. . The 5300 mobile is available with a variety of security options
including DES/DES-XL on analog channels, and DES-OFB and
AES on digital channels.
Individual IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project 25 operation transmits the user’s individual ID each time
the radio transmits.
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that sends an emergency alarm and/or call
to alert the dispatcher of an emergency situation. The emergency
alarm is sent when the Emergency button is pressed and the
emergency call is sent when the PTT switch is pressed.
Busy Queuing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Places the call in a queue if the system is busy. When the system
becomes available, the call is automatically placed. (Trunked only.)
Auto-Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permits calls to be automatically routed to the site where the
radio is operating. (Trunked only.)
Conversation Control . . . . . . . . . . . • Group Call allows the user to make, initiate, or receive a call
from another radio or control station.
• Unit Call allows the user to initiate or receive a call to/from a
specific radio unit.
Priority Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When scanning, priority calls are detected on the priority group
while listening to other group calls. (Trunked only.)
Dynamic Regrouping. . . . . . . . . . . . The dispatcher can automatically gather users on a talk group to
tactically communicate. (Trunked only.)
Unit Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allows the user to recall up to 16 radio ID numbers for unit calls.
Failsoft Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reassigns radio operation to a predefined conventional channel if
the trunked system fails. (Trunked only.)
Site Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alerts the user that the site has lost communication with the Zone
Controller. The site is now a stand alone site.
OTAP
(Over The Air Programming) . . . . . Enables mobile and portable software to change.
a. Programming the radio switches, scan list, phone list, etc.
b. Service programming the transmitter and receiver parameters
and alignment.
c. Upgrading new software versions of the radio operating system.
d. Cloning radios for duplicate programming of several radios.*
(Future availability.)

* Quoted from Project 25 Statement of Requirements.

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PROJECT 25 - Trunked
Switch/Button Programming Features
Radio service software is required to program these features to the radio. Please refer to the PCConfigure™ programming
manual or the 5300 Series operations manual for further information regarding programming features and functional
description of how each feature effects radio operation.

FEATURE BENEFIT
Status Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send predefined
status conditions to a dispatcher
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send predefined
messages to a dispatcher.
Call Alert™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send and receive
pages.
Call Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This option enables the user to respond to a private call if
unit-to-unit calls are not permitted (trunked only).
Clear/Secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that enables and disables the optional
encryption feature if the channel/talk group is programmed
for selectable encryption.
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature initiates an emergency alarm
and/or call.
Unit Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming this feature enables the user to place a call to
a specific radio on a Project 25 channel.
Scan Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the radio to scan multiple
talk groups. Pages and unit-to-unit calls are received while
scanning.
Scan List Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to select one of
up to 256 scan lists.
Scan List Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to edit the
channels/talk groups in a scan list.
Site Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming this feature allows the user to prevent the
radio from searching for a new site. (Trunked only.)
Site Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmed button allows the user to search for a new
site when the radio is in a weak signal area. (Trunked only.)

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SMARTNET II /SMARTZONE TRUNKING

® ®

Features & Benefits

FEATURE BENEFIT
Talk Group Capacity. . . . . . . . . . Up to 256 talk groups are programmable.
Conversation Control . . . . . . . . . • Group Call allows user to make, initiate, or receive a call
from another radio or control station.
• Enhanced Private Conversation™ Call allows the user to
initiate or receive a call to/from a specific radio unit.
• Telephone Call allows the user to place and receive calls
over the public telephone system.
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that sends an emergency alarm
and/or call to alert the dispatcher of an emergency situation.
The emergency alarm is sent when the Emergency button is
pressed and the emergency call is sent when the PTT switch
is pressed
Failsoft Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . Reassigns radio operation to a pre-defined conventional
channel if the trunked system fails.
Priority Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calls are detected on priority groups while listening calls on
other groups while scanning.
Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . The dispatcher can automatically gather users on a talk
group to receive a message.
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 5300 mobile is available with a variety of security
options including DES/DES-XL on analog channels, and
DES-OFB and AES on digital channels.
Incoming Call ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allows the user to view the ID number of an incoming talk
group call. If the ID number is saved in the unit, the ID
numbers’ alias is displayed.
Private Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allows the user to preprogram up to 16 ID numbers for
private calls. The user has the option to view the user-
defined alias for that ID number.
Telephone Call List . . . . . . . . . . Up to 16 telephone numbers can be preprogrammed for
making telephone calls.

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SMARTNET II /SMARTZONE TRUNKING

® ®

Switch/Button Programming Features

Radio service software is required to program these features to the radio. Please refer to the PCConfigure™ programming
manual or the 5300 Series operations manual for further information regarding programming features and functional
description of how each feature effects radio operation.

FEATURE BENEFIT
Status Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send predefined
status conditions to a dispatcher
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send predefined
messages to a dispatcher.
Call Alert™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature allows the user to send and receive
pages.
Clear/Secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programmable feature that enables and disables the optional
encryption feature if the channel/talk group is programmed
for selectable encryption.
Call Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This option enables the user to respond to a private call if
unit-to-unit calls are not permitted.
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature initiates an emergency alarm
and/or call.
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A programmable feature which allows the user to answer
incoming telephone calls by pressing the Phone button to
answer and again to disconnect the telephone patch.
Private Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allows the user to place a call to a specific radio unit.
Scan Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the radio to scan multiple
talk groups. Pages and unit-to-unit calls are received while
scanning.
Scan List Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to select one of
up to 256 scan lists.
Scan List Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmable feature allows the user to edit the
channels/talk groups in a scan list.
Site Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming this feature allows the user to prevent the
radio from searching for a new site (SmartZone only).
Site Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This programmed location allows the user to search for a
new site when the radio is in a weak signal area (SmartZone
only).
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COMPETITIVE COMPARISON
EFJohnson -vs- Motorola
® ®
SMARTNET II / SmartZone Mobiles
800 MHz
Feature LCS 2000 9800 MCS 2000 5300
Remote Mount NO Optional Optional Optional
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.73” x 6.61” x 5.67” 2.1” x 6.0” x 7.5” 1.73” x 6.61” x 6.31” 2.1” x 7.15” x 8.3”
Weight 2.67 lbs 3.5 lbs 3.89 lbs 5 lbs
Display 3 Char. 16 Char. LCD 8, 14, 28 16 Char.
Telephone Interconnect Optional Standard Optional Standard
Enhanced Private Call/Call Alert Standard Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Call/Alarm Standard Standard Standard Standard
Talkgroups/Channels 256 †
256 256 256
SmartZone RSSI Roaming Standard Standard Standard Standard
SmartZone Preferred Site Standard Standard Standard Standard
SmartZone Forced Site Search Standard Standard Standard Standard
Priority Scan Standard Standard Standard Standard
Display Labels NO Standard Optional Standard
Time-Out Timer NO Standard Optional Standard
Repeater Talkaround Standard Standard Standard Standard
Conventional Scan Standard Standard Standard Standard
Home Zone Standard Standard Standard Standard
Selectable Power Levels NO Standard NO Standard
Conversation Timer NO Standard Optional Standard
Penalty Timer NO Standard Optional Standard
DTMF/ANI System Optional Optional Optional Optional
Power Up On Home Zone Standard Standard Standard Standard
Backlight On Time Adjustable Optional Standard Optional Standard
View Radio ID NO Standard Standard Standard
Send Message From List NO Standard Optional Standard
Send Status Update From List NO Standard Optional Standard
Dynamic Regrouping Standard Standard Standard Standard
View Current Site NO Standard Optional Standard
Lock/Unlock Site Standard Standard Standard Standard

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Competitive Comparison (Continued)

Feature LCS 2000 9800 MCS 2000 5300
TRANSMITTER
Channel Spacing 25 kHz 25 kHz 25 kHz 25kHz
Freq Stability (-30 to 60 C +25 Ref) ± 2.5ppm ± 1.5ppm ± 2.5ppm ± 1.5ppm
Power 15W or 10W 15W or 30W “I,II -15W, III - 35W” 10W/35W Var.
Modulation Limiting/NPSPAC 5 kHz/4 kHz 5 kHz/4 kHz 5 kHz/4 kHz 5 kHz/4 kHz
FM Hum & Noise –40dB –45dB –40dB –45dB
Audio Response +1 to – 3 dB +1 to – 3 dB +1 to – 3 dB 300-3000Hz
Audio Distortion ≤5% 3% 2% 3%
Spurious & Harmonic Emissions –56 dB –70 dB –70 dB –70 dB
RECEIVER
Channel Spacing 25 kHz 25kHz 25 kHz 25kHz
NPSPAC 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5KHz
Freq Stability (-30 to 60 C +25 Ref) ± 2.5ppm ± 1.5ppm ± 2.5ppm ± 1.5ppm
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) .35uV .35uV .30uV .35uV
Intermodulation –65dB –70dB –80dB –73dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity –65dB –70dB –80dB –75dB
Spurious Rejection –65dB –70dB –90dB –75dB
Rated Audio Distortion 5% 3% 3% 3%
Hum and Noise –40dB –40dB –40dB –40dB
Audio Response + 1 to – 3 dB + 1 to – 3 dB + 1 to – 3 dB + 1 to – 3 dB
Rated Audio Internal: 4W 5W Internal: 7.5W Internal: 4.5W
External: 7.5W External: 13W External: 12W
MIL STANDARD 810 C, D & E
Low Pressure YES YES YES YES
High Temp YES YES YES YES
Low Temp YES YES YES YES
Thermal Shock YES YES YES YES
Dust YES YES YES YES
Shock YES YES YES YES
Solar Radiation NO YES YES YES
Rain NO NO YES YES
Humidity NO YES YES YES
Salt Fog NO NO YES YES
Vibration NO YES YES YES

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ACCESSORIES
Audio
Accessories
and Key Caps
1. Standard Microphone
250-0740-310
Rugged design. Heavy-duty neoprene coil cord
withstands harsh environments.
2. DTMF Environmentally-sealed WR805
Microphone
1 2 250-9650-015
Protected against harsh environmental condi-
tions such as rain, sand, and dust. Backlighted.
3. DTMF Standard Microphone
589-0016-028
Backlighted.
Desktop Microphone (Pictured on page 27)
P/N 250-742-011
Includes Monitor and a PTT button. Ideal for
dispatch console or other types of control
stations.
4. 12-Watt External Speaker
250-0151-006
4 Environmentally sealed. Meets Mil 810 specs
for shock, vibration, and driven rain. Provides
12W of audio power for noisy environments.
5. HHC 12-Watt External Speaker
250-0151-005
3 Same as 250-0151-006.
Connects to junction box for
use with Handheld Controller.
6. Key Cap Kit 5
587-5300--001
6 Kit includes 30 front-panel key caps labeled for
various functions and 5 plugs that can be
inserted in the front panel if a key is not used.

Cables/Wiring
7. Accessory Wire Kit
023-9750-011
Provides access to options such as
external speakers and horn alert.
8. 22’ Power Cable and Hardware Kit
023-9750-010
Includes cable and all necessary
hardware. Allows radio to be
7 mounted farther from the battery.

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ACCESSORIES
Mounting
Hardware
9. Lockable Mounting Tray
585-7000-185
Includes mounting tray, two keys, and all
9 necessary hardware. Works with standard
power dash and remote mount transceivers.
10. Standard Mounting Kit
10 023-9750-012
Includes mounting bracket and hardware,
keycap removal tool, and spare fuses.
11. Mounting Bracket for 100W radio
017-9700-009
12. Remote Control Head Mounting Bracket
017-2226-050

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Antennas
13. UHF/VHF Roof-Mount Antenna
501-0012-001
108-512 MHz antenna, fits into 3/8" mounting
hole, includes a UHF connector. Requires
515-3102-076 adapter.
14. RF Coax Adapter
13 515-3102-076
Connects the UHF/VHF antenna (501-0012-
001) with the radio. (UHF female to N male)
15. 800 MHz Roof-Mount Antenna
585-1155-011
806-869 MHz antenna, 3dB, fits into 3/8"
mounting hole, includes pro-flex cable and N
14 male connector.

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ACCESSORIES
Remote-Mount
Accessories
16. Handheld Controller (HHC) Kit
250-5300-101
The HHC Kit includes the Handheld
Controller, junction box, and 17’ HHC remote
cable (597-2002-267).
17. HHC Remote Cable
597-2002-267
A 17’ remote cable, enables communication
between the junction box and the 5300 radio.
18. Remote Radio Control Head
023-5300-081
Compact design enables easy control from
front of the vehicle, while the 5300 radio is
mounted in a different location.
19. Transit Mobile Radio System Kit
16 250-5300-900
Kit makes a remote-mount 5300 mobile into
an integrated communications and information
solution for the public transportation market.
Kit consists of Remote Amp interface box,
remote control head, 3W external speaker, 25’
remote cable, 25’ audio interface/remote head
interface cable, local audio interface box, PTT
adapter box, handset with cradle, headset, and
lockable radio mounting bracket. Radio is not
included.
20. 17’ Remote Cable
17 18 597-2002-262
50’ Remote Cable
597-2002-263
Provides connection between the Remote
Control Head and the 5300 radio.

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ACCESSORIES
Dash-Mount
Accessories
21. 5300 Remote Control Head Kit, Single or Dual
Control
250-5300-001
Compact design enables easy control from
front of the vehicle, while the 5300 radio is
mounted in a different location. The RCH Kit
includes the Remote Control Head, blank front
radio panel, and 17’ remote cable. With this kit,
a 5300 mobile can be set up as either a single
remote control (replace the radio front with
21 the blank panel), or as a dual control, retaining
control at the transceiver as well as the RCH.

Siren Control
22. Siren Control Kit
250-5300-100
Siren performs as a PA when connected to
mobile. Kit includes Siren Controller,
controller cable, and amplifier box.
23. Siren Loudspeaker Model TS100
22 585-5300-007
For lightbar installation.
24. Siren Loudspeaker Model MC100
585-5300-009
Compact for behind grill installation.
25. Siren Wire Kit
023-5300-101
For connecting amplifier to radio in a remote
setting.
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Control Station
26. 15 amp Power Supply
585-4001-202 (120 Volt)
585-4001-204 (230 Volt)
Power Supply for Control Station. Provides
conversion from regular outlet to 13 Volt DC
power supply.
27. Desktop Microphone
P/N 250-742-011
Includes Monitor and a PTT button. Ideal for
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stations.

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ACCESSORIES
Programming
Accessories
28. Remote Programming Interface (RPI) Box
023-5300-000
Interface box to be connected between radio
and PC. Provides interface for flash
programming modes. Cables must be ordered
separately.
29. Radio Programming Cable
023-5300-005
28 Provides interface between RPI and 5300
programming port.
30. Computer Interface Cable
597-5900-002
DB-9 cable provides interface between RPI and
5300 programming port. Used with RPI box
(023-5300-000). Ethernet.
31. Programmer Adapter for HHC
023-5300-140
Adapts the Radio Programming Cable (023-
5300-005) to be used for programming of the
Handheld Controller equipped 5300 radio.

NOT PICTURED
29 PCConfigure™ Programming Kit
250-5300-004
Includes Radio Personality Programming Cable
(023-5300-005), Windows®-compatible software
(023-9998-488), and manual on CD. Requires
Windows 95 or later.
PCConfigure™ Programming Software
023-9998-488
Windows-compatible software on CD for
personality programming of 5300 mobiles.
Requires Windows 95 or later.
PCTune Tuning Software
023-9998-499
Windows-compatible software on CD.

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5300 PACKAGING
–What comes with the Base Radio–
The following are included in all 5300 base 3. CABLING/WIRING
models. Please note software is NOT included in Included with each dash and remote-mount radio
the base model and must be added to the model is a 22 ft. power cable with hardware kit and
string and list price. See 5300 Series price list. accessory wire kit.
1. RADIO TRANSCEIVER 4. MOUNTING BRACKET
You have a choice in the base model of four Included with each dash and remote-mount radio
frequency bands and whether you want dash- is a standard mounting bracket. 100 watt trans-
mount or remote-mount configurations. ceivers are packaged with a slightly larger
2. MICROPHONE mounting bracket. For additional mounting
brackets, use accessory part number 023–9750–012
The standard microphone (250–0740–310) is (standard) or 017–9700–009 (100W).
packaged with the 5300 dash-mount base model.
Other microphones are available and can be 5. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
ordered separately. See the 5300 Mobile Accessories The quick reference guide includes descriptions
price page. and graphics of each of the 5300 hardware features.
The microphone for the remote-mount configu- Additional copies can be ordered, using accessory
ration comes with the type of control head option part number 002–5300–000.
you choose.
6. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
Customer should fill out and return to
EFJohnson for warranty registration of the radio.

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Factory
FACTORY Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Please refer to the 5300 mobile operator’s manual for technical information. The Customer
Service Department is available to provide any additional technical assistance needed on the
5300 mobile operations or programmable functions. When contacting the Customer Service
Department, please ask to speak to the 5300 service specialist. Customer Service hours are from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Within the United States, use this toll free
number:
1-800-328-3911
From outside the United States, use the following telephone or fax numbers:
(507) 835-6970 (Customer Service Direct Phone)
(507) 835-6969 (Technical Service Direct Fax)
You may also contact the Customer Service Department by mail at the following address:
E.F. Johnson Company, Customer Service Department,
299 Johnson Avenue, P.O. Box 1249, Waseca, MN 56093-0514
E-mail: [email protected]

Product WARRANTY
PRODUCT Warranty
The warranty statement for the 5300 mobile is available upon request. Please direct inquiries to:
E.F. Johnson Company, Warranty Department,
299 Johnson Avenue, P.O. Box 1249, Waseca, MN 56093-0514
The Warranty Department can be contacted for Warranty Service Reports, Claim Forms,
Warranty Return Status, or any other questions regarding product warranty or warranty service.
If you have questions regarding the 5300 Extended Warranty Plan, you may contact the Warranty
Department, your direct EFJohnson sales representative, or call the following number:
(507) 835-6222
When returning equipment for warranty repair, the Depot Service Department should be
contacted for shipping instructions. The proper paperwork will be provided to return the
equipment.
(507) 835-6936 (Depot Service Direct Line)
(507) 835-6979 (Depot Service Direct Fax)
All 5300 mobiles and accessories should be properly packed and postage prepaid for shipment.

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Phone: 507-835-6222, 1-800-328-3911 Fax: 507-835-6283
Form B455 MK8/03 Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2003 E.F. Johnson Company
www.efjohnson.com