Datron World Communications G25RPV100 VHF Handheld Transceiver User Manual Operators Manual

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Document TitleOperators Manual

GuardianTM Portable Radio
Model GZSRPV1 00
Operator Manual 625APK001
Revision A
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DATRON WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC,
3030 ENTERPRISE COURT
VISTA CA 92083 USA
760,597,1500
guardian@dtwqcom wwwd:wc.oom
APCO Project 25 Compliant
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
AND COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY STANDARDS
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR TWO-WAY RADIO
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Your Guardian two—way radio contains a transmitter and mceiveL It generates RF
energy ONLY when transmitting. When it is receiving or powered off, it does not
generate RF energy. To transmit you must push the pushvto-tzlk button. To receive you
release this button
Your Guardian two-way is designed to comply with the following national and
intemational standards and guidelines regarding exposure of humn beings to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy:
. United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 47, Part 2, Sub-part]
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE)C95,1~1991.
- Other standards as required for other countries
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to RF energy is
within the gsudetues set forth in the above standards, always adhere to the following
procedures:
in from all the he. two-way radio taper-flan
Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone at least four inches (10 cm)
away fiom the lips
Body-warn operation
Always place the radio in an approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this
product if you wear a radio on your body when transmitung Use of unapproved
accessories my exceed FCC RF exposure gtudefiues,
If you do not use approved body—worn accessories and are not using the radio in the
intended use positions (along side of the head in phone mode, or in front of the file: in
two—way mode, or with a remote speaker/microphone with antenna) then keep the
annenna and radio four inches from the body when transmitting
Ammuni-
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
A” ° "g mm“ . . . .
Contact your Datron sales representative for a list of approved Guardian radio
accessories,
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IMPORTANT NOTE
THIS radlo ls deslgnad to be set up by authorized technicians uslng a
in: computer and the Guardian“ programming sofiwara. no
programming can enable or disable many of (he radio's features lrom
usur keyboard access par uur agancy security policy. All, some, or
none 01 the lealures and functions described in this manual may be
available a» the user. To successfully operate the radio, it is
important to undirstand how (I!- radio was programmed prior tn
Issuance by the user agency. Consult authorizefl agency personnel
for nature: and functions made avalll Ia or restrlctad to the user.
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Contents
GUARDIAN” PORTABLE RADIOEWI
INTRODUCTION
ACCESSORIES
QUICK START ..
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ..... ~3
CAPACITIES 3
Channels.
Zone: ofchannels.
Ban/LT afZanes
snadaw channe
Encryption Keys
Encryplion Algarl'lhm
sane/eh aptiarts
CONTROLS,
Power-Volume Knab (Fig. 1-3).
channelSeleerpr Knab (Fig. 1—10.
Toggle Switch (Fig. 1—11
Emergency Key (Ft I-L)
Pash-Ta-Talk (F »G)
Funnlion Keys (thsJ-DEF).
Menu Keys (Figs. 1—H, I. Q R)
Keypad (Fig 1-5
INDICATORS
Slams indicator (F
Display (Fig I—P)
CONNECTORS
Muhllepase (Fig. 1-0).
Antenna (th 14).
EMERGENCY CALL.
ALERT TON'ES ..
PROGRAMMING...
RADIO OPERATION
POWER-VOLUME
PRTMARV CHANNEL SELECT
SHADOW CHANNEL SELECT
HOME CHANNEL SELECT
Using Programmed Ke
Using Menu and Keypad.
ZONE SELECT
Using ngrammed Key
Using Menu and Keypad.
BANK SELECT“
TALK-AROUND SELECT
Using ngrammeti Key
Using Menu and Keypad.
SCAN SELECT...
Using Programmed Key
Using Menu and Keymd.
.....2
SQUELCH AOIUsT ..
TRANSMTT INHIBIT OVERRLDE
EMERGENCY CALL.
Aclivale
Deactivate...
ENCRYPI‘ION SELECT
TRANSMTTTTNG
ZERIOZE ENCRYP’HON KEYS
RADIO PROGRAMMING
MAIN MENU .
SUBMENUS.
PASSWORDS REQUIRED
CHANGE SETTINGS.
ENTER DATA.
Numerie..
Alphanumerte
SCAN OPERATION MENU
SELECT MENU.
HOME CHANNEL MENU
PROGRAMMING MENU
Password Entry.
Global Parameter Submzrlu
BKLITE (Backlight)
BK DLY (Eeekligln lay)
TOT (Time-0m Timn')
DISPLY (Display)
HOM (Home amine!)
EMG (Emmgcncy Channel
ALERT (Emergmcy Call
Tx l‘NH (Tmsmil lnhl‘bil)
RPTR (Repeater Delay)
RESET (Global Erase)
Channel Setup Submen
Scan Setup Submenu.
Password Seiup submenu
COVERT MODE SETUP MENU .
ENCRYPIION SETUP MENU .
RADIO CLONING.
ENCRYP’rIoN KEYEILL ........
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FACTORY SUPPORT
USER SERVICING.
Guardian VHF Portable
GUARDIAN P25 INTERBPEKABL! RAnlo FAMILV
Guadianm Portable Radio
P25 interoperability
Guardian f'”
WP 136-174 Ml‘lz
Analog/Digital
W’ide/Narmwband
Plain/DES APCD P25
Portable Radio
For use by Government
Public Safety and Business
Antenna @
® 3-Posn Toggle Channel Select®
.F'ower. Volume Emergency Key©
. status lndicator®
© Mlcrophane Speaker®
Function Key
3 Funclion Key Accessory
® We“ Key — Cannem©
©E'Eh-To-Talk (PTT)
®Menu Key (ESC) _ 7 ,
® Menu Key Menu Key (Emer)®
Keypad @
Guardian Model GZSRPVIOO Diagram
Made in USA
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Inhoduc‘lia'l
The Guardian personal communications transceiver was carefully crafted with
advanced electronics, software and materials technologies incorporated into a
nigged, compact design intended for years of reliable service with reasonable
care. Numerous combinations of options, features, and channel settings are
possible through PC programming Consult authorized personnel for
information and usertraining and before attemptingto modify radio settings.
Anemia;
A variety of optional accessories including heavy-duty bmeries, leather and
nylon carry cases, specialized antennas, speaker— microphone and service manual
are available for the Guardian radio. Contact your Damon representative for
details on Guardian options and accessories.
Quick stat
Assumes the radio has been initiallyset up using the GuardianPC programming
software.
1. Battery. Install charged battery.
2. Antenna. Install correct antenna (Figl-J). Do NOT operate radio without
antenna.
3. Power up. Tum power-volume knob (Fig, 1-13) clockwise about halfway
around Set volume to comfortable level when a transmission is heard.
Nominal 5 second delay at power-up is normal.
4. Select channel. Tum channel knob (Fig. 1-K) until the desired channel is
shown on display.
5. Rmive. Listen using built-in speaker (Fig l-N). Note: the first volume
knob click position mutes the speaker
6. Transmit Press the FIT key (Fig 1— -G) and speak about 4 inches away
from microphone (Fig 1-C). Release the P'fl'key when finished speaking,
Do not hold the PIT longer than necessary aftertalking.
KNOW YOUR RADIO Is it set up to zeroize encryption keys? Emergmcy
callusrng alert or silent.> Other mission-spec ific programming? Make it Eur
pri orig to find out. Consult authorized personnel for specific instructions
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Feahres&8pecifiwlions
The Guardian, battery—operated, 256 channel (4 banks, 16 zones) portable
transceiver provides multi—mode plain and secure communications in the 136—
174 MHz spectnim. Premium quality standard features include DES SBCF
anlalog encryption, high-output variable intensity liquid crystal display (MID), tri-
color ligit emitting diode (LED) status indicator, illuminated D'TMF keypad,
sure-set detented rotary 16~ ~position volume and channel knobs, and
programmable toggle switch, emergency and function keys. Channels can be
individually programmed for 25 kHz Widebancl or 12.5 kHz narrow/band
operation, analog or digital, plain or encrypted, with transmitter power seuable
from 0.1 to 5 watts in five steps. Up to seven shadow channels may be
programmed for any channel, providing all-mode radio performance 16
encryption keys maybe stored in the radio.
capacities
Channels
256 Channels (frequency pairs) are available for programming Each can be
programmed for receive and transmit fiequencies, wideband or narrowband,
analog or digital, various squelch types, encryption key, power output level, and
8-chaiacter alphanumeric channel [D displaytag
Zorro: of channels
16 zones (groups of channels) are available for programming. Each zone may
have up to 16 channels (16 zones x 16 channels/zone = 256 channels) Zones
maybe assigned ID displaynags of up to 8 alphanumeric characters, andniaybe
selected as programmed by the toggle switch, function keys, or through the
menu and keypad.
Banks of Zones
Four banks (groups of miles) are available for programming Each bank may
haveupto lémnesassig-ied. BanksmaybeassignedIDdisplaytagsofupto 8
alphanumeric characters, and may be selected as programmed using the menu
andkeypad.
Shaw Channels
Up to 7 shadow channels are available for eachp nmarychannel. Shadow
channels enabletheusertomonitorandreplyfiipallseuingsmarch)wall
transmissions on a given channel regardless of modulation mode (analog or
digital), bandwidth, squelch mode, or encryption key Shadow channels count
toward the 256 channel total radio capacity Each shadow channel must have
the Lame transmit and receive frequencies, scan list, talk-around, locked options,
andtransmit powalevelas its associatedprimarychannel. Shadowchannels
may have different modulation modes, bandwidths, squelch modes, digital
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network access codes (NAQ, and encryption key than their associated primary
channel. Either the primary g shadow channel may have analog encryption
enabled. ShadowchannelsmayonlybecreatedaodeditedthroughPC
programming. Consult authorized personnel for shadow channel assignments.
firm-1mm Keys
Up to 16 encryption keys may be stored in the radio for optional selective
assignment to each applicable channel. User selection of a newkey from the key
list replaces the default key for a selected channel
Encryption Algorithm
Standard Guardian software includes single bit cipher feedback (SBCF) analog
DES encryption usable on 25 kszideband channels
aquelch Options
Analog squelch options: none, continuous tone-coded squelch system (CTCSS),
digital-coded squelch (DCS). Digital squelch options: none, network access
code (NAG), talk—group identifier (TGID) including individual call.
controls
Power-Volume Knob (Fig. 1-5)
Detented rotarypow er switch and volume control The most coumer—cloclwi'se
position is power-off. First clockwise msition is m— on, sgaker muted.
Next clockwise positions increase the speaker volume. Detenis (clicks) prevent
accidental knob mmion caused by user’s clothing,
channel sol-cw- Knob (Fig. 1-K)
16-position rotary switch is programmable for radio operating channels Consult
authorized personnel for channel assignments
Toggle Switch (Fig.1—A)
Three-position togle switch optionally programmable for zone select1 transmit
encryption enable/disable scan on/pnority/off; pOWEr high/law; talk around
on/off; monitor on/off, or not used. Consult authorized personnel for toggle
switch function assignments
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Pushbutton switch Grey) is optionally programmable to actuate the emergency
call, panic- zeroize encrytmon keys, or switch not used. Consult authoan
personnel for function assignment
Push-ToTalk (Fig. 1-6)
The Wire): is dedicatedto push»to—transmit, release-to-receive radio operation.
Function Keys (Figs1-D,E,F)
Three buttons flteys) located above the PIT switch are optionally programmable
for monitor on/off, LCD backlight bright/dim/off, transmit encryption
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enable/ disable, scan list add/ delete, scan on/pn'ority/off, keypad disable, signal
strength indicator on/off; talk-around on/off; home channel select, power
high/ low, next zone, or not used. Consult authorized personnel for function
assigiments.
lllenuKeys(Figs. 1- H, r, “2”
Four buttons perform various functions determined by the dis play immediately
above. The right-handkeyfig 1K) rs the ENTBK keyandthe left-haudkey
(Fig 1-H) is the mkey formany menu functions.
prpad (fig. 1-3)
12 buttonsmaybeusedwithmenustomakeselections duringprogramming
and to perform as telephone DTMF keys when transmitting in analog mode.
lndmrs
seam: Indicator (Fig. 1-H)
The color LED status indimtor signifies:
Color Anion Meaning
Red Steady Tm mode
Green Study Receivemode/dxannelisbusy
Flashing Encrypted receive mode
Orange Stmdy Emergency all state Aw—bmmy condition
Display (Flg. 1-P)
Mgr-output variable intensity LCD shows radio operafing status for the
selectedchanneLB=banng =zone,C=channel,S=shadowchannel,H =
home channel, TX 5 transmit mode, RX = receive mode. around letter means
included in scan list. TA = talkaround, mm = repeater, h = encrypted
GianneltypesAW= analogwideband,AN = analognanowband, DG =digital,
around symbol means squelch is active.
Connectors
Mum-PW (Fig. 10)
Used to connect speaker-microphone, PC computer for programming, another
Guardian radio for cloning
Ant-mu (Fig.1-J)
Screw base (SMA) receptacle for whip antenna. Do not substitute non- -Guan:lian
antennas, connect radio to external amplifier or use radio without any antenna;
theradiomaybedamagedortherangereduced
Emergency Call
Options are alert or silenL When the Why is pressed Of programmed
for emergency operation) in alert mode, EMERG TX and EMG dsplay, and the
o beeps every time the radio transmits the emergency message unnl cle~
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activated. In sient mode, emergency mnmnbsiom are made but the radio does
not beep and emergency messages do not display
Alanna-s
Audible tones signal important information to the user about the radios
operating state or condition'
Tone Pitch Tone Length Meaning
Low Burst Key press error/failed sdf-msdmlkfimeom
wamim an” channel
Low Steady Talk timed-cud inhibhfmvali‘d mode/radio locked
Medium Burst Key Eur/posed “(ma/receiving in clear voice
Medium Pulsed Emugemy ml] mode/key error
High Bum Low battery
Hivh Pulsed Individual all
ngrarr-ning
The feature and functions of the Guardian radio are determined by software.
Initial radio setup must be accomplished by authorized personnel using a PC
and Guardian radiop programming software. Programming from the radio
keypadmay be enabled or restricted per user agency policy
Radio Operation
PawerhVolume
Rotate the power-volume knob (top left) clockwise about half way around Set
the volume to a comfortable level when a transmission is hard. This oontml
features detents (clicks) so the volume can‘t be ancidentally raised or lowered
when brushed against clothing. Sgaker is muted on first click se_ttigg.
Immediately after power-up the radio self- fists for several seconds, then
changes to the channel status display
Primary channel 5d“!
Rotate the channel select knob (top center) while observing the display to
choose the desired channel. Consult authorized personnel for programmed
channel assignments.
Shadow channel Select
When a transmission is received on a shadow channel, an S displays with the
channel 11), The talk-back timer allows the user to transmit within 10 seconds
on the shadow channel The talk— back timer is reset at the end of each message
recaved. Shadow channels may be held or selected by pressing * followed bythe
shadow channel number 1 7while the associated primary channel LS selected
Revertmthepn'marychannelbypressing’f 0 or =‘ * ormorbyjust
allowing the talk-back timer to reset itselfi
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Home channel Select
Uslng Programmed Key
If a function key has been pmgammed for home channel, press the HCME key.
Cbnsult authorized personnel for home channel assignment
Usingwienuandxeypad
PressthemkeytoacoessthemainmmuUsethe A and v keysto
highlight selections Highlight HOME menu, press mm Press ESCAPE
Zane SEIECI
Uslng Piogmmmed Key
If a function key or the togle switch has been pi'og‘ammed for zone select,
select die zone using the ZONEkey ortoggle switch position Consult authorized
personnel for zone key assignment
Using Menu and Keypad
Press the mkey to access the mainmeuu. Use the A and v keysto
highlight selections? I—Eghlight the SELECT menu, pies 13mm, highlight
ZONE press ENTER Use the A andv keys to select a zone, press EVER.
press mm
Bank Select
Pressthemkey toaecessthemainrnenuUsethe A and v keysto
highlight selectionsey Highlight the SELECT menu, press ENTER, highlight
BANK, press INTER. Use the A andv Vkeys to select bank, press Mpress
mm
Talkramund Select
Using Programmed Key
If a function key or the toggle switch has been programmed for talk-around,
press the mkey or select the toggle switch position to select or de-
select talk- around Consult authorized personnel for talkIaiound key assignment
Using Menu and Keypad
PresstheENI‘HKkeytoaccessthemainmenuUsethe A and v keysm
highlight the SELECT menu, press ENTER, highlight TKRD, press ENTER Use
the A andv Vkeystotoggleofforortpressmlfltpressm
Scansdect
Using Programm-d Key
If afunctionkeyhas beenpmgr'antmed forscan select, pness the SCAN keyor
select the m toggle switch position to select or deseleCt Scanning Consult
authorized personnel for scan key assigiment.
Using Menu and Keypad
Press the m key to access the main menu Use the A and 7 keys to
highlight the SCAN menu, press 12mm I—fighlight SCAN, press ENTBtUse the
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A and v keys to toggle off or on, press ENTER. Similar actions for MODE and
PRI'TY functions. Press ESCAPE See Radio Programming section for additional
scan information
squelch Mills!
Press and briefly hold the key programmed for monumil the SQUELCH
ADJUST appears on the display Use the A and v keys to change the squelch
setting Consult authorized personnel for monitor key assignments.
mum“ llilibi! Override
If the radio is programmed for transmit inhibit override, press I’lT twice quickly
to transmit over existing conveisation on channel See Radio Programming
section for additional transmit inhibit information
Emergency Call
MW!“
Press the m key (must be programmed). The radio initiates and
continues in emergency call state until emergency (all is manually deactivated.
The radio wan be programmed for either alert or silent emergency call mode.
Consult authorized personnel for guidance.
Deactivate
Press and hold the MGENCY key (must be programmed) until the radio
beeps, or by powering-off the radio with the on—off-volume knob
Encrypflonsdoct
Seletxion of encrypted or plain mode is automatic since channels are
programmed for plain or encrypted mode. If the user attempts to reprogram
the radio from encrypted to plain mode, this causes the radio to generate an
“invalid in ” alert tone when PIT is pressed for an encrypcd channel. See
Radio Programming section for additional information
Transmitting
Press the FIT key and speak at normal level about 4 inches from microphone
(Fig PC). Release the I’l‘l‘key Whenfinished s peairing. Do not holdthe P'lT
longer than necessary after talking Channels programmed for receive-only
operation sound an alert tone and display RX ONLY, and do not transmit
Zaiiozie Encryption Keys
Presstiieem ergencykeytom(mustbeprogianuned) encryptionkeys
Selective zeroimion mayalso be performed usingthe radio programming menu
if enabled. See Radio Programming section for additional encryption key
zeroization information.
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GUARDIAN st INTEROFERAILE RADIO FAMILY
Radio Programing
User programming of the radio’s functions and features from the radio keypad
is selectively permitted or restricted according to agency policy by authorized
technicians using radiosetup software. Internal radio software provides limited
user access to certain features and settings when allowed. Menus pmshown in this
manualwhichhavebeendisabledfrornuseracoess maynotbe available onthe
radial Consult authorized personnel for guidance as to which features and
functions are enabled for the user.
"bin Menu
Press EN'IBK (right- most menu key, Fig 1- -R). Press mm: (left- -mofi menu key,
Fig. 1- -H) to revert to a previous menu or to end user programming
Submenus
Use the middle menukeys (Fig, 1-1, Q) immediately belowthe A and v display
symbols to move through and highlight the names of submenus to locate
features and settings to be changed Submenus may consist of more than one
display and are cydir: (roll over to the first item after the last item) When more
than one menu is available, v displays in the lower right corner of the display.
Passwords Required
Passwords may be required to enter the PROGRM (program) COVERT and
ENCRPT (encrypt) submenus Use die keypad to enter predet '
passwords. Consult authorized personnel for guidance. When submenus have
been disabled, the radio displays the MENU DISABLE.
Highlightthetarget settingandpress ENTER Pressthe A and v keysto scroll
through the available prepmgiammed choices or enter data from the keypad
Press either EN'IEKto choose die new value or PX‘AI’Ew exitwith no change to
the existing value. Passwords may be required to change RX (receive) and TX
(transmit) frequencies, and the scan delay period. Use the keypad to enter pre-
detemiined passwords. Consult authorized personnel for guidance
Enter Data
Hillier-Ir:
Each keystroke shows the keyed number on the display and moves the cursorto
the right. Press ENTBKwhen finished
Alphanumeric
Pressthekeybearingthe desiredlettermultipletimes asieqiiitedto showiton
the display. Use the 4 and bkeys to navigate across the line. Press HQTERw
confirm the enrryand/or dropdownw the next line.
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Scan Operation Menu
Press the mkeyto access the main menu Highlight SCAN, press mm
(loose to enable or disable the scan function1 select the scanning mode
SCAN/SEARCH/ZDNE, and enable or disable priority channels. SCAN enables
normal scanning, SEARCH enables scan of all frequencies programmed mto the
radio, ZONE scans all zones in the zone scan list. PRITY (priority) scanning
includes OFF (none) PR] (one) or PM (two) predefined priority Channels
Activity on priority channels ovemdes all other modes except emergency.
Select Mom
Press the whey to access the main menu Highlight SELECT, press ENTEK
Choose programmed channels, zones, and banks, andto enable/ disable the talk-
amund mode. ZONE permits alternate zone selection, and BANK permits bank
selectiondifferentthanthebankusedina programmedbankscan. TKRD (talk-
around), when ON, forces the transmit frequency to equal receive frequency for
a selected channel, useful for direct radio-to—radio communication when a
repeater is unavailable.
Home channel Menu
Press the ENTERkey to access the main menu. Highlight HOME, press ENTER.
Press ENTm to switch the radio directly to the programmed home channel
Press ESCAPEto revert to the previous operating channel.
Programming Mann
Allows the user to change global radio settings, channel settings scan options,
and the password. Press angethe ENTER key to access the main menu Highlight
PROGRM, and press m Note. LISTS and scus'rs are future
developments, presently unavailable.
Password Enlry
If required (programmed), enter the predefined password for this radio and
press ENTBK. Incorrect password entry causes INVALID ENTRY to display.
Press ESCAPE and retry. If invalid password entry is attempted three times
consecutively, ACCESS DENIED displays. Press was to resume radio
operation. Power off, on radio to attempt entering avalid password
Global Pnrameler Submemr
Accessed from programming menu Highlight GLOBAL, press HVTBK. Choose
from the global radio settings:
Fame! Range ofVaIues, Action Taken
BKLITE (Backligln) BRIGHT/DIM/OFF
BLDLY(Baddightdelay) 0-9seconds
TOT (Timeouttjmer) 30 300 wondsinSO secondinrervals/OFF
DISPLY (Displzy) ALPHA/NUMBER
HOM arm Channel) Home channel designation
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EMG (Emergency) Emergenqdianneldesipiatirm
ALERT NORMAL/ SILENT
P/D EM (Fume development)
TX [NH Gunmihinhibit) CARR/m+0/TONE/TONE+O/NAC
NAC+OINONE
RPTR (Future develognmt)
RESET Delete entire parameter configuration
BKLITE (aaekugm)
Enables/ disables/ varies the intensity of the LCD andkeypad illumination
BK nLv (Backllgm Dnlay)
Sets the time delay for the LCD and keypad backlightjng.
TOT (TIme-Oul Timer)
Sets the transmit timer from 30 seconds 300 seconds for a single transmission.
OFF settingallowsunlirnitedtransmittingtime.
msuv (Display)
Sets the display to show either numeric (only numbers) or full alphanumeric
information
"OM (Home channll)
Sets the home channel Press HUT-I, select the desired home channel using the
channel knob, press ENTERto record the selected channel as the home channel
EMG (Emorgancy channel)
Sets the emergency diannelwirhinthe active zone and bank. Press ENTm, select
the desired emergency channel using the channel knob, press ENTER to set the
selected channelasthe emergencychannel.
ALERT (Emergency can)
Sets the emergency call alert mode. Highlight ALERT, choose NORMAL or
SILENT to change the emergency call alert state. In normal mode, EMERG TX
and EMG displays and the radio beeps psevery lime the radio transmits the
emergency message until deactivated In silent mode, the radio does n_ot seep
ancthe emergency messages do not display
TX INH (Transmit Inhibit)
Setsdietmnsmit inhibit featurewone ofsix behaviors
Parameter Action Taken
NAC Lniihirsnansnissibnonabusyclnnnelusingadifi’eremNAC
NAC+0 Oven-ideNACinhfliitwirhwo rapidI’ITacrions
CARR Inhibirsuansmissionona busychannel
CARR+O Oven-ideCANKinhibitwirluwonp-idmauions
TONE lnhibitsmnsmisn'monabusychznflelusingadiffuemsqudchmne
TONE+0 OvmiieTONEinhibitwirhwor-apidl’l'raazions
NONE Notransmitinmit
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RPTR (Repeater Delay)
Tjs feature is under development and is not currently available.
RESET (Global Erna)
Resets radio to factorydefaulrs; erases all user settings.
channel setup Submenu
Used to change user—enabled channel sem'ngs. Accessed from p
menu. Highlight CHANEL, press ENTER. Select the desired channel using the
channel knob before accessing this menu Channels enabled for user
A show the channel [0 and alphanumeric tag (if defined). Channels
can be selectively locked by PCP ‘ so that values cannot be changed
from the radio's keypad If a locked channel is selected the CHANNEL
LOCKED/ACCESS DENIED displays. Press the A and v keys to scroll
through the available choices (table below). Press either ENTER to choose the
new value or I-x‘APEto exit without changing the existing value To quickly cycle
to the next desired channel for programming press v after the HI PWR
parameter has been set
Parameter Range ofValues, Action Taken
MODE Modldafian) ANALOG/DIGITAL
131W (Bandwldn) izslst cs kHz
ENCRPT (Encryption) ENABLE / DISABLE
K (Encryptionkeyl Owns: fiompreestahlisbedlm ofkcys
RX (Receive fiequenq) Eucamive firquencyusingkcypad
SQ ( Rasslvs squclch sensitiiig setting
mac (Receive NAQ Guoose receive network access code
RXSQMD (receive sggdch) NONE/NOISE/DCS/CTCSS
TON (CI‘CSS lone) Choose CI‘CSS squelch (One
ooDE (DCScodc) GnoseDCScode
rump (falls gulp) EmerS dig'tnumberofulk guup
TX (Transmit frequency) Enteruansnit frequency using keypad
TXNAC (TransnitNAC) Omse digflalu’ansmit network access code
TXSQMD (Tnnsmitsquelch) NONE DCS cross
Lomacw'rxpawa) Qinoselowuannnitpowersetfing
HIPWRCHigthpower) Gxoosehighuansmitpowasetung
Sean Setup Slbmenu
Used to set basic functions of scan delay, revert mode, and [W0 priority scan
channels. Accessed from the p menu t SCAN, press
ENTEK. The DELAY setting is the length oftime in seconds the radio camps on
fire channel afterthe last transmission has ended and before scanning resumes.
The radio switches to the REVERT channel when the user switches out of scan
mode. Choices are: LSTSEL the last channel selected, LASTRX the last channel
received, and HOME the home channel The radio switches to the priority
channel (P1 or P2) whenever activityis detected on either of these channels.
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Parameter Range ofValues, Action Taken
DELAY (Smn deay) Set time in seconds to resume s
RVERT (Revert chin-rel) LSTSEL LASTRX/ HOME
m (Priorityl channel) Designated 151 priority channel
P2 (l’riorilyZ channeD l Designated 2ND priority channel
Password Sewn Submenu
Used to change the radio programming password. Accessed from the
programming menu. Highlight PSSWRD, press ENTER. Enter the current
password, press ENTER. If entry for current password is inoorrect, INVALID
ENTRY displays Press ESCAPE and tryagain. Three consecutive invalid entries
and ACCESS DENIED displays Enter the new password, press ENTHK Confirm
thenewpasswordbyenteringitagain,pressmlfdreco new
password IS entered incorrectly, NEW PASSWORD Reyec‘rnn displays.
Owen Mod- Sehlp Menu
Press ENTER to access the main menu. Highlight COVERT, press ENTER. Used
to setup radio for covert operation including muting the speaker, alarms, beeps)
anc backlighfing (see table below). Enter the predefined password forthis radio
anc press ENTER. Covert settings override all other radio programming
Parameter Range ofVaIues‘ Action Taken
DISPLY (Backlleht) OFF/ON Disable/enable backfighring
SPEAKR (Speaker) OFF/ON Disable/enable speaker
WHISPR (Speaker) OFF/ ON Disable/enable speaker
KBEEPS (Key beeps) OFF ON Disable enable key beans
ALARMS (User alert tones) OFF/ ON Disable enable user alert tones
LED (Status indicator) OFF/ ON Disable enable LED status indicator
DEFAULT (Audible alarms) Resets radio to non—covert (normal) settings
Encryph'on Setup Menu
Used to set-up radio for encrypted operation Access from the main menu.
Highlight ENCRYPT, press mm Enter the predefined password forthis radio
andpress ENTHK.
Parameter Range of Values, Action Taken
KEYSEL (Key select) Choose die active key for the channel
ZEROIZE (Zeroize keysl Zeroize key for channel or all keys
DF KEY (Default key) Activates the channel’s default key
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Radio Cloning
Cloning enables the transfer of channel settings between Guardian radios.
Consult authorized personnel for guidance Perform the following steps to clone
one Guardian radio with another.
1. Power-off both radios
2. Connect the source and target radios together using the Guardian cloning
cable.
3. Power—on the target radio, then the source radio.
it The source radio automatically detects the connection and displays FULL
CLONE
5. Press PIT on the source radio to start the download. If there are problems
between the source and target radios, the source radio times-out after 20
seconds, CLONING ERROR displays, radio reverts to F” To SEND
for another attempt. Correct problem, repeat step.
6. When finished. the target radio resumes normal operation.
Z The source radio displays P'lT TO SEND and remains in cloning mode in
order to clone additional radios, if desired
8. Press ESCAPE or power off, on to remme normal radio operation
Encryplion Keyfll
Encryption key fill can be accomplished using a PC and Guardian programming
software. A key variable loader (KVL) is a separate optional aocessory which
mayalsobeusedforkeyfillConsulttheKVLinstrucfionmanualfor
information regarding its operation Perform the following steps to load keys
intoaGuardianradiousingaKVL'
lr Paws-off the target radio.
2. Connect the KVL to the target radio.
1 Power-on the radio.
4 The radio automatically detects the situation and displays KVL KEY FILL
If not, cheds connections, repeat step,
5. Press the A and v keys to select the desiredkey slot. Press Mm
select he desired slot for loading the new key
6. To verify the key identificaiion1 press 10 for the key ED display. Press TAG
to return to the key display.
7r Press ENTERto access the key transfer display.
8. Press PIT on the KVL to initiate the key transfer, When the transfer is
successful, SUCEESS KEY DATA UPDATED displays. If unsuccessful,
FAILURE KEY DATA NOT UPDATED displays. Press mto return
to the keytag or key 1D displays.
9. To abort the transfer, press Won the radio to return to the key tag
or key 1D displays.
10. Press MP5 or power off, on the radio to resume normal operation
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GUARDIAN F25 INTEnoPERABLE RADIO FAMILY
Trotbleshooling
The following table of symptoms, possible causes, and suggested corrective
actions may be helpful. Consult authorized personnel for further guidance.
Symptom Probable Cause ConediveAdion
Radiodoes not paws-on Dezdordefecuvehanery nmuwdbmy
Cannottalkwilhrxha Radiospmgxammedfor Pro-yamradioswsame
usersinplainmode diagrams/squid. fiequeuuesseltings
mnes/mlkgmpids
Backgrmmdnoiseor Otherusersonchannelor Selectanmherdnnnelor
othereonversalionshurd impropu'squelchwnesetfing pmgzmsquelchtonesto
climinateinterfemnu
Enormessageondisplay omnaimimdio Follow/display
muons
Alarmmessgeondisplay Encrypiionaarminradio mmmdmim
Ensureencryptionkeyis
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insuficimhuglnabave meulohjects/tohigher
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Productlnformahon
FacturySupport
This product is covered bythe limitedwarranty shown on the back cover of his
manual For warranty service, contact Technical Support Services Group,
Datron World Communications Inc, Vista, CA, 92083, or phone (760) 597—
3755 or email service@dtwc. com Be prepared with the following information
before calling (1) radio model number, serial number, and date of installation,
(2) name of dealer or supplier of equipment, (3) detailed explanation of the
suspected problem, (4) return shipping instructions, (5) telephone or fax number
where the buyer can be contacted Do NOT return a radio to the factory for
service without first obtaining an RMA number from the Techn'mal Support
Services Group.
User Servicim
No user serviceable parts inside. Product is subject to BSD damage. Specialized
maintenance and repair procedures are required. Unsuccessful attempts to repair
product can void warranty. This product requires customer-specific
programmingto function as required. Radiop programming is performed using a
PC and authoiized software. Factory does not have knowledge of customer-
specific programming. Government agency users should contact their
authoiized technical personnel for assistance with comet operation of this
product
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limited Wm M Remedies
Daimnwamntsthatiismanufacturedpmducts (radios) arefreefromdefectsin
design, materials, and workmanship for a period of 24 months from date of
shipment fiom factory. Produas such as antennas, batteries, any uses, and other
pans which are purchased from otha' vendors for resale are Warranted for a period
of 12 months from date of shipment from factory. If products do not provide
sarisfmryservioe duetodefects wveredbythiswananty,DauonWill,ati\‘s
option, replaceorrepairtheitem(s) freeofcharge,’l'hiswar1antyis limitedmthe
original purchaser and is not umsfer‘able. Repair service performed by Dan-on is
wanantedforthehalance oftheoriginalwanantyor” dayswhichever is longer.
Exclusive Warranty: There are no otha' wartamies beyond the warranty as
contained herdrt No agent1 employee, or representative of Damon has any
authoritywbind Datmnto anyafflrmation, representation, orwarranty concerning
the equipmmt or parts that is not in oonfonnity with the warranties contained
hadn. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, NO O'H‘IER
WARRANTIES, mm HERBS OR M’LED, ARE MADE WITH
RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMBQT OR THE PARTS CONTAINED
THEREH‘I, NCLUDLNG BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE lMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF mG-IANTABHITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND DATRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAINIS ALL
WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREN.
Limitations ofWartarity: Thiswan‘antydoes not oovm (1) physical damage tothe
equipment or its pans that dries not involve defects in design, material, or
workmanship, including damage by impact, liquids, ternpfiature, or gases, (2)
damage to the equipmmt or its parts mused by lightning, static discharge, voltage
transients, or application of incorrect supply voltages, (3) defects or failures caused
byunautlimized attempts to repair ormodifythe equipment, (4) defects or failures
caused by abuse or misuse.
Remedies: Buyn’s sole remedies and the entire liability of Danton are set forth
above In no event will Damon be liable to Buyer or any other person for damages,
including any incidental or mnsequeniial damages, expenses, lost profits, lost
savings, orotherdamages arisingout ofuse oforinabilitytouse theequipment,
GuardianTM radios are manufactured by Datron World Communications Inc.
in Vista, CA, USA Datron is respected worldwide as the best value supplier
of voice and data communications products for government and business
Made inUSA by
MQEN
DATRON WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC.
VISTA, CA USA

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