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Table of contents
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1 About thls gulde
Standards and icons ,
Definitions ........
Acronyms and abbreviations ,
Glossary , . .
Units . .
Unit mullip
About this issue . .
Associated documents ,
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2 HF radlo transmlsslon
HF radio tnnsmiuion ,
Frequency. distance and [line of day
Channels .........................
Network! and scanning t t A
Etiquette fur the use of HF radio
3 The NGT VR Transeelver
The NGT VR Transceiver ...................................... 3-2
The 2020 Handset
Standard features and aptions . ,
4 Gettlng started
Switching on the transceiver .................................... 4-2
The Main Menu . ,
Entries , .
Settings
Values
Moving arnurrd lists .
The handset screen ......
Using the keys on your handset . . .
The home screen ..........................................
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Selecting I list ‘ .. 4—ll
Chlnging a selling . 4—12
Changing 1 selling in the Control List . 4-15
Entering end ediling text ......... 4-17
Finding names, wards and value: 4-24
Setting the basics . . . . 4-30
Setting the lime and date , 4-30
Selling the admirers of your station 4-32
Gauging the screen brightness 4-33
Chenging the screen eontmt . . 4-34
Changing the auto-dim lime . i N . . 4—34
Switching Help Mode on .................................... 4—35
5 Operating the transceiver
Changing the vulume ‘ 5-2
Selecting a ehsnnel . . 5-3
The channel scleen 5—3
Milling the lnnweiver . ...... 5—5
Reducing background noise Wllh Elsie-1k 5-6
Tuning the entennn ....................................... 5-7
Automatic tuning . .
anal tuning . .
Using the microphone
Cells you can mske and receive
Making a call .......
Making a new cell
Making an emexgency call ....................
Making a Phone call Emrn the Phone Link List
Reluming I all .
Repealing a cell .
The Outgoing Calls lag .
Making I cell to a gmnp of stations
Receiving a all .....
The alarm ........
The incoming all screen .
The incoming Calls Log ,
Using hot keys ............
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6 Using the Address [Jet to make a call
What is the Address List? . .
Setting up addresm ........
Creating an entry in the Addresr List . , 4
Renaming an entry in the Address Lisl
Editing an entry in the Address List , 4 . .
Copying an entry in the Address List . . .
Deleting an entry in the Address List 4
Making a call item the Address List ........
7 Advanced features
Setting the home screen .........
Changing the layout of the acreen . .
Using the transceiver as a tree tune receiver
Using the clarifier . . t
Creating hot keys ......................
Creating a hot key to make u call , .
Creating a hut Itey to select n channel .........
Appendix A—Get Statue calls
Index
Llst ot figures
Figure 2-1: The reflective properties of the ionosphere ...........
Figure 3-1: The NGT VR “unseen/er
Figure 3-2: The 2020 Handset ........
Figure 4-l: The contents of the Main Menu 4
Figure 4-2: Examples of entries .........................
Figure 4-3: Examples of settings
Figure 4-4: Examples of values .........................
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Figure 4-5: The handset screen ........................... 4-7
Figure 4-6: The handset screen displaying a value . 4-7
Figure 4—7: The channel screen in the Channel List 4 . . . 4-3
Figure 4-8: The Time/Date Screen in the Cantml List 4 . 4 . 4 4—8
Figure 4—9: Special characters ............................... 4-20
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Figure 5-211112 channnl acreen during a call ..... 54
Figuu 5-3: An incoming all screen (at a Selectiv: call 5- 28
Figure 5-4: Scmll hya' m ‘l'lip mode' . 7-7
List of tables
Table 2-1: Examples of chanula .. ...... . . 2-4
Table 2-2: Thz phonetic alphabet . 2-6
Table 3-1: Features of the handset ‘ 3-5
Tables-l: Calltypesandiwna . 5- 11
Table 5-2: Call lypes and alarm: 5- 27
Table 5-3: Standard ho! key: ......... 5—32
Nle A-l: Diamlic lnfonnalinn from 5 Gel Slams call , . . A-Z
Table A-Z‘ Configuration information from I Gel Slum call ....... A-J
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1 About thls guide
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This user guide describes how to uperale the NGT VR transceiver. It
assumes that you have limited knowledge 0! HF communiealion and
of using en HF rediai It contains 7 chapters:
Chapter 1 explains the terms and abbreviations need in this guide.
Chapter 2 pmvides an overview of HF communication.
Chapter 3 explains the lransceiver's componentsv standard {cal-Ares
and options.
Chapter 4 explains how to set up the transoelven
Chapter 5 explains how to operate the transceiver.
Chapter 6 explains how to make calls from the Address list.
Chapter 7 explains how to use several ol the usnsceiver‘s advanced
features.
There is an Index at the end of this guide.
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Standards and Icons
The following smudards and icons are used in this guide:
This typellee Mun
Italic A cross—refercnoe m lcxt requiring emphasis
Thu Icon Menu
D A step within 5 task
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Deflnltlons
Acronym. and lbbrcvlatlons
ALE lulomnic link establishment
AM lmplllud: modulation
ESN eleamic serial number
HF high frequency
LSB luwer sidelnnd
PT!” pren-w-ulk
Rx rennin
SWR standing wave mio
Tx transmit
USB upper sideband
UTC universal time coordinated
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Glouary
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channel
l'ixed base station
frequency
handset
junam‘ box
mobile station
network
PIT button
RFunit
The HF rsdio equivalent of a telephone
number. The address of your station is used
when you make calls (to identify you as the
taller) and when stations till you (to alert
your station to the all). The address is
sometimes referred to as an ID, a sution ID or
a self ID
A 3 kHz rinse of frequencies used to transmit
and receive audio signals.
A station that is permanently installed and
cannot be moved without some preparation.
The number of times per second that a radio
wave oscillates.
A hand-held device that enables a user to
communicate with an RF uniL A handset has a
microphone, P'l'T button. display and keypad.
The unit in a trunnceiver In which a handset,
RF unit, speaker and related devices are
connected. The junction box receives the
instmctions that user; enter through the
handset and sends them to the relevnnt
devices
A station that can function while it ‘u mobile
or stationary
No or more stations that communicate on the
same frequencies.
‘l’resa to talk' button. located on the lefi side
of the handsett
The unit in a transceiver that converts
'haseband‘ or audio signals to radio
frequencies that can be transmitted on air. and
that wnvens the radio frequencim it receives
into audio signals. An RF unit cannot be used
without a junction box and a handset or
computer.
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An RF unit, junction box and handnl. and
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About thls Issue
This is the first issue of the NGT VR Transceiver User Guide.
Auocllhd documents
This we! guide is one of I uries of publications rallied 10 1h:
NGT VR Trinseeiver. Associated documents are:
- NGT VR Transceiver Quick ererence Card
(Coda:- parl number 06-02018)
' NGTAR. SR and VR Transceiver Reference Minna]
(Codln pan number 15—04099)
- NGT ‘T‘rlnweiver Sysiem Technical Service Mum-l
(Codln par! number IS-flm)
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This chapter pmvidcs an overview of:
0 HF radio transmission (2—2)
' etiquette fur lb: use of HF radio (2—5)
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HF radlo transmlsslon
The High Frequency (MB band is the range of frequencies between
J and 30 MHz‘ HF indie: usually include a frequency range of 2 to
30 MHz.
Codan HF radios tranxmit on single aidebandr. This reduces the
power required to tend HF signals and increases the number of
channels available within the HF spectrum.
HF radios are primarily used for long-range communication where
distances of 3000 km and more are pmsihle. Obstruction: such as
building: and mountain: have little effect on long~range
communication H'F radio can cover such large distances because
of the way the transmitted radio signal propagaten.
HF radio waver are propagated in three wayx simultaneously:
' ground wave
. direct wave
' sky wave
Ground me
The ground wave travels near the ground for short distances,
typically up to 100 km over land and 300 km ovcr sea. The
distance covered depends upon the operating frequency.
transmisnion power and type of terrain.
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The direct wave travels in n direct line-of—eight from the
transmitter to the receiverr
Sky wave
The sky wave is the most important form at l-EF pmpagatiun. The
radio wave is transmitted inward the sky and is reflected by the
ionosphere to a distant receiver on earth
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Figure 2-1: The reflective properties of the ionosphere
The reflective pmpenies ol' the ionosphere change throughout the
duy, from season to reason and yearly.
Frequency, clot-nee and tlme of day
The extent to which a radio wave is reflected depends on the
frequency that is used. If the frequency is too low the signal is
absorbed by the ionosphere. If the frequency is too high the signal
posses straight through the ionosphere. Within the HF hand. low
frequencies are generally cunsidered to be in the range of 2 to
IO MHz. High frequencies are above I0 MHz.
A frequency chosen for daytime transmission my not necessarily
be suitable for nithime use. During the day the ionosphere has
my layers. The layers nbsurb lower frequencies and reflect
higher frequencies. At night. the ionosphere becomes very thin.
The low frequencies that were absorbed during the day are
reflected end the high frequencies that were reflected during the
tiny pus straight through.
Summer HF communications usually operlte on higher lrequeneiee
than those used in winter over the same distance.
Sol-r activity varies over an eleven year cycle. Higher frequencies
need to be used during periods of peak activity.
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It is important to remember that you may need to change the
frequency you are using to achieve the best communication The
genenl rules of thumb for HF communication are:
' the higher the sun. the higher the lrequency
' the further the distance. the higher the frequency
Channel.
A channel is a name that is given to a frequency or a pair of
frequencies. e.g. ‘Chnnnel I'. ‘4500' and ‘Headquaners'. The
frequencies may be any frequencies within the HF range.
Each channel has one or more modes aswctated with it. c.g. LSB
and USB. Tnhle Zvl shows examples of channels and the
information associated with them.
Table 2—1: Examples of channels
Channel \ Receive Mmlt Modes
‘ frequency frequency
(kHz) (kHz)
Channel 1 [0.603 1 "L600 L511. USB
4500 4,500 i — USB
Headquarters 22.758 1 23,000 LSB
Networks and scanning
A network is two or more stations that have agreed to use
particular frequencies to communicate. The frequencies are
allocated by a government authority and enable the network to
maintain HFcommunic-tion throughout the day rand night.
The transceiver can be set to scan the frequencies in your network
to detect incoming calls, It is recommended that when you are not
using the transceiver to communicate you switch scanning on. This
ensures (but you an able to receive calls from other stations in
your network.
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Etiquette for the use of HF radio
There is a standard procedure for communicating over HF radio.
Before transmitting. listen to the channel that you are going to use
and ensure that there is no voice or data communication taking
place. You may need to wait until the channel is clear or select
mother channel.
When you first establish communication with another station it is
customary to state their call sign and then your own using the
phonetic alphabet (see Table 2-2). For example:
‘Alphu Bravo One. this is Alpha Bravo No. Do you meive me?
0ver.’
In [Mr example your call sign is A32 and you are calling a slalioo
with call sign ABI. A cull sign is a group of letters and numbers
issued by a government lulltnrily to identify a station The
phonetic ulphubet is used to ensum that your call sign is properly
understood,
The word ‘over' in used to signify the end at your transmission.
The transceiver also transmits a short beep when you release the
Pl'!‘ button on me handseti when your conversation with the other
party is finished. the party that speaks last should say ‘out‘i
Swearing or foul language should not be used—heavy penalties
can apply,
Keep communication as short as possible,
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Table 2—2: The phonetic alphabet
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A Alpha N November
B Bravo 0 Oscar
c Charlie P ‘ Papa
D ‘ Den. Q Quebec
E i Echo R Romeo
F i Fauna s Sicnn
G 1 Golf T Tango
H ‘\ Hnlcl u Uniform
l 1 India V Water
1 1 Julia w Whiskey
K ‘ Kilo X X—my
L i Lima v Yankee
If Mike 2 Zulu
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3 The NGT VR Transceiver
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This chapler pruvidcs an nvcrview of:
O lhe components of (he NGT VR Transceiver (34)
' (he slnndard and opliunal {salutes of (he lransccivcr (3—7)
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The NOT VR Trnnsceiver consists of n:
0 2020 Handset
0 2030 Juncliun Box
' 2010 RF Unit
The hlndset is n hand~held device that has a micruphone‘ PIT
bullon. display and keypad, The microphone and PIT button are
used for voice wmmunicution. The keypad enables yuu lu cuntrul
And configure the transceiver syxlem, The handset is connected to
the junction box.
The junction box is a unit In which the handsel. RF unit, speaker
llld relaled units are connected II interprets the instruciiuns ynu
enlex thmngh the handset then sends them to the appropriate units
The RF unit converts audio signals to radio frequencies that can be
trlnsmitted on air, and converts Ihe radio frequencies it receives
inlo nudiu signals.
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Thble 3-1 explains the: features of the handsel and (he (asks they
enable you In pefnnn.
Table 3-1: Features arm handset
No. “it-tun Name Enables you lo...
l "g > A Microphone speak lo nae; suliuns 7
Z 0 Power switch power In Ihe lransceiver
On/Off key on or off
3 ‘ Press To Talk communicate during calls and lo
(PTT) cancel various operalions
T ; Mute key switch mule on or all
5 \ Scrull keys scroll lhmngll ilems in I HM and
‘ scroll aver lexl cm I line
6 ./ m kcy {elm items in lists begin calls.
save changes to values and
‘ answer ‘yes‘ in prompts
7 1x 102 key enler l, 0 and Z
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8 ‘ 40! CGHl key enler 4. G, H and I
9 7" 7PRS key enler 7' P' R and S
IO ale Aslerisk key enler llre puncumion marks
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II 0“ Zero spice cum 0 and a space
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13 4, Huh key enter ~
14 w ismv key enter a. T, u and v
15 our 9wa key enter 9, W. X and Y
16 5m SJKL key enler 5.1. K and L
17 5-9 6MNO key enter 6, Mv N and 0
18 2m ZABC key enler 2. A. B end C
\9 3m! SDEF key Elias. D. E and F
20 x Cross key exit settings, entries and lists.
backspace aver texl. cancel
changes to values. display lhe
home screen and answer ‘no' lo
pmmpis
21 Q Find key displny the Find prompl and open
the Lisr Manager
22 In: Volume up increase or decrease the volume
and down of the speaker
1) key ‘
23 - End call key end I call if u call is in progleu.
or lugglc scanning
24 I Call key begin 5 call
25 Handset ‘ view [he slums or ill: trnnsceiver
screen
26 A Elements)! begin an emergency call
key
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Standard features and options
The standard features of the NGT VR lransceiver are:
Gunnel Test calls
Elsilalk speech processing
Emergency calls
The optional features of "in NGT VR transceiver are:
Option AM, for AM capabilily
Oplion D. for Get Status calls
Oplion S. for Selective call!
Oplion T. for Phone calls (Option S is also required)
Option TXD, to disable programming of lmnsmil frequencies
from the handset
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