Datron World Communications G25RPV100 VHF Handheld Transceiver User Manual Operators Manual
Datron World Communications Inc VHF Handheld Transceiver Operators Manual
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Operators Manual
GuardianTM Portable Radio Model GZSRPV1 00 Operator Manual 625APK001 Revision A IZIZNQDN 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 Morwmmmymwwnadomunm 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, @ ZOOODauonWoddCommunimdons InuAllRiglnsRcservcd. Guardiaanpcl-amrMaumlforuscwitthnfiznpombkndio. Thismanuwdiasdmmfiwmdewibedhhisfilmishcdmdflfimmdmzyonlybeuxd inmonhncewithrhelennsofnichlime.flieinformmioninthisnnmmlisfmnishedfor informafiomlmconiyjssubicctmchangcwiihomnofia,andshouldnotbeomlsmmdasa oommhmmbmeonWmflChmmiafianshmDmonasmmzsmmponsibfluymfiabflky foranyerrclsorimocundcsdntmyappurinrhismnud mumwmmmmofmupmlmfionmybemmmmm rmicvalsymormmimxiinauy fmniorbyauymans—dccuonigmcchzrfiumedingor admise—wkhmndxeprfixwfimnpnmissicnofDanunV/midfimmuniafimshm Guardianmis anadcmarkofDauonWofldOmnmimimlions Inc. wmmmdnmwwmmmmmommmvm (Hifomn92083USA Forage.” ism RestricdeightsIegend. 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ThemEmvcioecodingmhndogyanbodiedhthuprodmispmwaedbyimcflmml pmpmyrignsmdudiugpamnghmwwdghsmdmdeseuasofflgfileSymhc TbevoiceoodingtechnologyanonlybeusedaspanoftlleNoldlAma-icanlzndmolflcradio omnnmnicanmlssystemfordleAPCOijcaZS Theuserofd-listcchnologyis mpliutly poi-bridfiommpmgmdempflamesmpme,ordiwenplrduobjeamorin wmwmmrleobjmopdemmmmubnfom 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. DATRON WORLD COMMUNICAYIONS INC. 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 1 Guardian VHF Portable DATnoN wonLn coMMuNICATIoNs lNc. 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 Guardian VHF Portablo 2 GUARDIAN P25 INTERBPEKABL! RADIO FAMILY 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 3 Guardian VHF Portable DATlloN WDILD COMMUNIGlTlONS INC. 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 Elm-verity WEE-1+) 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 Guardian VHF Portable 4 GUARDIAN F25 INTERorllABLE RADIO FAMILV 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~ 5 Guardian VHF Portable DATRDN WORLD COMMUNICATIONS lNc. 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 Guardian VHF Portable 8 GUARDIAN P25 lN'lEROPERlBl-E RADIO FAMILY 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 1 Guardian VHF Poflnhle DATRON wonLn comuuNchYIoNs Inc. 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. Guardlan VHF Pnrlablo 8 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. 9 Guardian VHF Portable DATRON WORLD COMMUNICATIONS |Nc. 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 Guardian VHF Portable 10 GUARDIAN rzs INTEROPERABL! RAnlo FAMILY 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 11 Guardian VHF Portable DATRoN wontn counuNchrloNs INC. 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. Guardian VHF Portable 12 GUARDIAN Fzs INTEROFERABLE nADlo FAMILY 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 13 Guardlan VHF Portable DAYRON wontn COMMUNICATIONS INc. 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 Guardian VHF Portable 14 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 Minimums“ Limitedtalk—outnnge Radiosigmlobscmctedor Moveawayfromlarge insuficimhuglnabave meulohjects/tohigher remin gmnd/holdndiovnfiml 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 15 Guardian VHF Portable 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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