PROGRAMMINGThere are three different ways to program an EPI 3101A radio:A. It can be programmed and/or reviewed using its internal keyboard.This section of the manual describes that procedure.B. Another radio (MASTER) with the desired information can transferits programmed settings to the radio (SLAVE) by using a cloningcable, LAA0700. See “Cloning” on page 23.C . It can be programmed from a computer by using a special RS-232interface cable. That procedure is not described in this manual.See page 26 for more details.P R O G R A M M I N G - K E Y B O A R D M E T H O DRadios are shipped with a removable door covering the keyboard anddisplay. Before programming or reviewing, remove the door. First,remove the battery pack if installed. Then, engaging the door just belowthe speaker grill, slide the door downward. Reinstall the battery pack.Make sure the battery pack is charged.1. Turn the radio on.2. Select the Channel Group to beprogrammed or reviewed.3. Press and hold the FCN key. Afterapproximately three seconds, the LCD willdisplay - - - Id.4. Release the FCN key. The radio is now inthe password entry mode.5. Enter the six-digit Password Code.IMPORTANT: VVithout the correct PasswordCode, you cannot proceed with reviewingor programming. The same PasswordCode is used for both Channel Groups.New radios shipped from the factory areassigned the Password Code 000000.While entering the Password Code, thedisplay will not change, but a beep willsound for each key pressed. If thePassword Code is entered incorrectly, theradio will reset to normal operation. Tryagain, starting at step 3.EPI 3101A User’s Manual 9