Datron World Communications G2P150 Guardian II VHF Handheld Transceiver User Manual GIIOwners Manual 10 10

Datron World Communications Inc Guardian II VHF Handheld Transceiver GIIOwners Manual 10 10

Users Manual

PORTABLE RADIO OPERATOR MANUAL Datron World Communications 3030 Enterprice Ct Vista CA, 92081 Phone: 760-597-1500 Fax: 760-597-1510 www.dtwc.com
IMPORTANT Please read all instructions included in this owner’s manual before using the transceiver This manual contains important information for the Guardian GII portable series radios and should be saved for future reference. ABOUT APCO 25 This device is made under license under one or more of the following US Patents: 4590473, 4636791, 4833701, 4972460, 5146497, 5148482, 5164986, 5185795, 5185796, 5164986, 5185796, 5271017, 5377229, The AMBE+2 voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.: 6,912,495 B2, 6,199,037 B1, 5,870,405, 5,826,222, #5,754,974, 5,701,390, 5,715,365, 5,649,050, 5,630,011, 5,581,656, 5,517,511, 5,491,772, 5,247,579, #5,226,084 and 5,195,166 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE 2-WAY RADIO READ THIS IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE LIMITS NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio devise is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly can cause biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissue and genetic material. Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure or both workers and the general public. These recommended RF
exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All 2-way radios marketed in North America are designed, manufactured and tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of 2-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple instructions on how to control it. Please refer to the following website for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits. www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html Federal Communications Commission Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the US. When 2-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information. Your Datron 2-way radio has a RF exposure product label. Also your Datron user manual includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure to satisfy compliance requirements. COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your Datron 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio compiles with IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at operating duty factors of up to 50 % transmitting and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated at 5-5-90 duty factor (5% talk- 5% Listen 90% standby), even though this radio complies with the FCC occupational RF exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50 % talk. Your Datron 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;47 CFR §§1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093 • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition
RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL GUIDELINES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To control your exposure and ensure compliance with occupational/controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device. • User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. Operating Instructions: • Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50 % of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50 % of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measureable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance). • Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of face with the microphone (and the other parts of the radio, including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposure decreases with distance from the antenna. Antenna should be kept away from the eyes. • When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Datron approved clip, holder, holster, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because the use of Datron or other manufacturer’s non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC’s occupational/controlled environmental RF exposure limits. • If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio in the intended use position in front of the face, then ensure the antenna and the radio are kept at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important because RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna. • Use only Datron approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries and accessories. Use of non Datron approved antennas, batteries and accessories may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines.
• For a list of Datron approved accessories refer to the accessory section in this manual or visit www.dtwc.com. Contact Information For additional information on exposure requirements or other information contact Datron Customer Service at 760-597-1500. LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES
1: INTRODUCTION Guardian II Portable Radio The Guardian II series portable radios are crafted with advanced electronics, software and materials incorporated into a rugged, professional design offering years of reliable service. The radios provide operation in analog or digital, wideband or narrowband modes, and are APCO Project-25 compatible. The Guardian II is available in three separate models (pictured below) allowing the radio to be customized to end user requirements. Numerous combinations of options, features and channel settings are possible using the Guardian PC Programmer. Standard features include: • 1024-channels/ Talkgroups (64 zones of 16 channels/zone) • AES, DES OFB Encryption • P-25 Trunking • P-25 OTAR (Over the Air Rekey) • Backlit LCD • Tri-color LED status indicator • 16-position rotary volume and channel knobs • Two programmable collar switches • Emergency and function buttons Channels can be individually programmed for 25 kHz wideband or 12.5 kHz narrowband operation, analog or digital, clear or encrypted, with transmitter power settable from .2W to 5W. Up to eight shadow channels can be programmed for any channel providing all-mode radio performance. Thirty two encryption keys can be stored in the radio. Radio Configuration A radio configuration includes channels, zones and banks. Channels Channels contain all the information required to transmit and receive. A channel is referred to as primary when it is differentiated from a shadow channel. The standard radio has a total of 1024 programmable channels. Each channel can be set for: Receive and transmit frequencies • Wideband or narrowband
• Analog or digital • Various squelch types • Encryption key • Power output level • 12-character alphanumeric channel tag (name) Zones Zones provide a way of rapidly switching groups of channels. Each zone can contain up to 16 channels. If the 3 position collar switch set for Zone Select, the radio provides easy access to 48 channels by using the collar switch and the channel select knob. Up to 64 zones can be accessed from the radio keypad or programmable soft keys and displayed in the standard radio. Channels can be mapped to the channel select knob within each zone using the PC Programmer. A zone must be assigned to a bank. Banks Banks provide a way of switching a set of zones (containing channels) with a few key presses. For example, the Banks can be programmed with different geographic frequency plans. Up to 8 banks (with a maximum of 16 zones each) can be programmed into the radio. Each bank contains a collection of zones, as well as defined priority channels, a home channel, and an emergency channel. Shadow Channels Shadow channels are created and edited using the PC Programmer. Up to 8 shadow channels are available for each primary channel. Shadow channels enable you to monitor and reply (if all settings match) to all transmissions on a given channel. Shadow channels can have different modulation modes (analog or digital), bandwidths, squelch modes, digital network access codes (NAC), or encryption keys than their associated primary channel. Each shadow channel must have the same transmit and receive frequencies, scan list, talk-around, locked options, and transmit power level as its associated primary channel. Shadow channels count toward the 1024-channel total radio capacity. Accessories The following accessories are available for the Guardian Portable radio. Contact your Guardian representative for details on these accessories. • Rechargeable battery packs • Single and multi-unit rapid chargers • Antenna • PC Programming kit • Cloning cable • Audio Accessories • Speaker Microphone • Radio case and belt clip
Options The Guardian II portable radio supports add-on software options for solutions to communications requirements such as P-25 Trunking and Encryption. Optional enhancements are discussed in the final chapters of this manual. The Guardian II Portable is covered by the limited warranty (see warranty statement) Factory Support For warranty service, contact: Technical Support Services Group Datron World Communications Division 3030 Enterprise Court Vista, CA 92081 Phone: (760) 597-1500 E-mail: service@dtwc.com. Before calling have the following information: • Radio model number, serial number, and date of installation. • Name of dealer or supplier of equipment. • Detailed explanation of suspected problem. • Return shipping instructions. • Telephone or fax number where buyer can be contacted. Do not return a radio to the factory for service without first obtaining an RMA number from the Technical Support Services Group. User Servicing No user serviceable parts are inside. This product is subject to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Specialized maintenance and repair procedures are required. Unsuccessful attempts to repair this product can void the warranty. This product requires customer-specific programming to function as required. Radio programming is performed using a computer and authorized software. The factory does not have knowledge of customer-specific programming. Government agency users should contact their authorized personnel for assistance regarding the correct operation of this product.
2: RADIO CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Power and Volume Knob The fully counterclockwise position is power off. The first clockwise position is power on with the speaker muted. Subsequent positions (clicks) increase the speaker volume. The clicking feature prevents accidental knob rotation. Channel Select Knob The 16-position rotary knob is for selecting radio channels that have been programmed into it. The current channel appears on the display. Display On power up, the radio momentarily displays the Guardian II name and software version. The display then indicates the operation status for the selected channel. Turn the channel knob to select a different channel. The display consists of various icons as shown in the figure above. Channel type icons: Group type icons: C = channel B = bank S = shadow channel Z = zone H = home channel a  around a zone type means it s is included in the zone scan list E = emergency P = priority channel ON/OFF Volume Channel Selector Antenna Speaker Accessory Jack Alphanumeric Display With Icons Navigation Keys Alpha Numeric Key Pad PTT Collar Switches Soft Keys Channel Type Group Type
a  around a channel type means it is included in a scan list Modulation type icons: AW = analog wideband AN = analog narrowband DG = digital a  around the modulation type means some form of selective squelch is active for the channel (NAS, CTCSS or DCS) Other icons: TX = transmit channel in scan mode RX = receive channel in scan mode TA = talkaround ∩∩∩ = repeater  = encrypted U = unit ID call mode = Battery Gauge = Signal Strength Indicator Navigation Buttons These four buttons perform actions determined by what appears on the display. The MENU button lets you access the internal software menus, toggle between a setting and its value and save data. The ESCAPE (<ESC>) button allows you to return to a previous display without making changes to values. The Scroll up and down buttons highlight menu choices for selection. The left and right scroll buttons highlight alpha and numeric characters when changing values. Keypad Because all channel information and switch definitions can be programmed by the PC Programmer, the keypad is not required for basic operation of the radio. The keypad is used to select options within the radio, or to reprogram almost any setting. It is used for DTMF signaling, keypad programming and feature selection, among other things. Collar Switch (three position) The 3-position (A, B, C) collar switch located under the ON/OFF Volume control is programmed using the PC Programmer. Ask your radio programmer how it is setup to function.
Function Description Scan Sets scan mode to On, Priority, or Off. Position A: Scan, Priority scan, or off Position B: Scan, Priority scan, or off Position C: All scan modes off Monitor (includes squelch adjust) Provides monitor and carrier squelch adjust functions. Position A: Squelch adjust mode (carrier squelch only) Position B: Monitor on Position C: Programmed squelch mode (monitor off) Zone Select Selects Zone A, B or C. Position A: First zone assigned in current bank Position B: Second zone assigned in current bank Position C: Third zone assigned in current bank Talkaround Toggles channels between talkaround and repeater modes. Position A: Talkaround enabled Position B: Talkaround disabled (repeater mode) Position C: Talkaround disabled (repeater mode) Hi/Lo Power Toggles the power setting from high to low. This setting is programmed into each individual channel and can be the same power level. Position A: RF Power HI Position B: RF Power LO Position C: RF Power LO The radio reads the toggle switch on power-up and periodically. Setting is retained if battery is removed. Encryption Enables or disables encryption. The toggle positions: Position A: TX encryption enabled Position B: TX encryption disabled Position C: TX encryption disabled Disabled Ignores any attempted use and provides an error tone. Collar Switch The 2-position (o, ø) collar switch located under the channel selector and is programmed using the PC Programmer. The most useful function of this control is to enable/disable encryption of the selected channel.
Auxiliary Buttons These Six programmable buttons are located on the side panel and the front (under the display) of the radio and their use depends on how they are programmed using the PC Programmer. Ask your radio programmer how they are set up to function. The three most commonly used functions of these buttons are Hi/Lo Power (useful for conserving battery life), Monitor (valuable when using analog FM channels - also includes squelch control) , and Next Zone. Function Description Hi/Lo Power Toggles the radio power setting from Hi to Lo. These settings are programmed into each channel. Monitor (includes squelch adjust) Provides monitor and carrier squelch adjust functions. Momentary press: Momentarily opens squelch. Press and hold for 2 seconds: Locks radio into squelch open condition. To return to normal mode, momentarily press the monitor button. Press and hold for 4 seconds: Activates carrier squelch adjust (on carrier squelch adjust channels only). To return to normal mode, momentarily press the monitor button. Next Zone Cycles the radio through all zones of the current bank. The zone is stored and retained as long as the battery is on the radio. If this is pressed and held until an audible tone is heard the direction of Next Zone is reversed. Scan Toggles the scan mode on and off. Priority Scan Toggles the priority scan mode off and on. This does not affect regular scan, which works independently. Scan List Add and Delete Toggles the channel’s scan list off and on. Affects the current channel only. Backlight Toggles the radio’s backlight from off to Bright to Dim with each key press. The backlight timer is not affected. (The Bright+RX and Dim+RX turns the backlight on when a signal is received) Disabled Ignores any attempted use and provides error tone.
Encryption Toggles TX encryption from off to on for channels programmed with encryption enabled. RX encryption is unaffected. Encrypted channels can be set by the PC Programmer to ignore this switch. The switch has no effect on these channels (they stay encrypted). Home Channel Toggles the active channel from the Home Channel to the currently selected channel. Normal operation resumes on channel, zone, or bank change. This setting can be changed using the keypad. Keypad Disable To activate the key, press and hold it for 1 second. Continue pressing to disabled the keys you want. 1st press: All keys enabled (front and side). 2nd press: Keypad disabled (side keys and toggle switch still enabled). 3rd press: Keypad, side keys and toggle switch disabled (PTT remains enabled). This function can also be accessed from the keypad by pressing and holding <ESC> then pressing and holding <ENT>. To regain access, do these steps again. Talkaround To bypass a repeater and talk directly (DIRECT, CAR-CAR, TAC, etc.) on a repeater channel. Toggles channel from talkaround mode to repeater mode. Push-to-Talk (PTT) The Guardian II radio is normally in a ready-to-receive mode (PTT not depressed). To transmit, press PTT and speak into the radio in a normal voice. Distance from the radio is not critical, but 2-6 inches from the radio is optimal. To return to receive mode, release PTT. Status Indicator The LED indicates several conditions of the radio. Indicator Description Red Radio is transmitting. Steady Green Radio has detected RF traffic on the channel. Flashing Green Radio has detected an encrypted signal on the channel.
Internal Speaker and Microphone The internal speaker is active when external audio accessories are not used. The internal microphone is active when you press the PTT button. Emergency Button The red emergency button on top of the radio is typically used for P25 Emergency operation but can be programmed by the PC Programmer for any of the following functions. Ask your radio programmer how it is set up to function. Function Description Disabled Ignores any attempted use and provides an error tone. Emergency Mode The emergency channel is programmed by the PC Programmer or from the radio keypad. If left unused, the current channel serves as the emergency channel. In P25 mode the emergency bit is set. Since analog modes have no similar function, the radio performs an open-mic function for the duration and interval programmed by the PC Programmer. Zeroize Erases all encryption keys in the radio. Alert Tones Audible tones provide important information about the radio’s operating state or condition. Tone Pitch Tone Length Description Low Burst Error pressing button, failed self-test, talk time out warning or empty channel. Low Steady Talk time out, talk inhibit, invalid mode or radio locked. Medium Burst Button press, passed self-test or receiving in clear voice. Medium Pulsed Emergency call mode or key error. High Burst Low battery. High Pulsed Individual call. Backlight The backlight is illuminated when a signal is received (if programmed by the PC Programmer). It is activated from an auxiliary button (toggles through settings) on the radio or from the keypad There is a slight reduction in battery life if using the backlight, but not significant. The power drain difference between dim and bright is negligible.
3: OPERATING THE RADIO The Guardian II operates with most of its features already programmed into the radio. Request a list of the functions that are assigned to the buttons and switch on your radio. Quick Start Before proceeding, the radio must be set up using the Guardian PC Programmer. If necessary, refer to Chapter 2, Controls and Indicators. 1. Battery Install a charged battery. 2. Antenna Install the correct antenna for the frequency being used. Do not operate the radio without an antenna. 3. Power-up Turn the power-volume knob clockwise about halfway around. Set the volume to a comfortable level when a transmission is heard. A 5-10 second delay at power-up is normal. 4. Select channel Turn the channel knob until the desired channel is shown on the display. 5. Receive Listen using the built-in speaker. Note: the first volume knob click position mutes the speaker. 6. Transmit Press PTT and speak about 4 inches from microphone. Release PTT when finished speaking. Do not press PTT longer than necessary after talking. Selecting Channels Use the rotary channel selector to select the desired operating channel. Changing Zones also makes other preprogrammed channels available for use. (See Zone Select) Selecting Shadow Channels The Guardian II can be programmed to detect any type of analog FM signals and any combination of P25 digital signals, up to 9 sets of analog/digital settings. This is done with the use of shadow channels. Once received, the radio is programmable to transmit either in kind or strapped to its channel selector. This mix-mode of operation enables digital systems to seamlessly integrate into older analog systems. The preferred signaling mode can be set up for a P25 digital signal, be able to receive any analog signal and respond back to the operator on the analog radio. Applications Some applications that are available using shadow channels are:
• Simultaneous analog and digital operation • CTCSS (or DCS) picklists used to choose repeaters • P25 NAC picklists used to choose repeaters • Multiple encryption use • Supervisory talkgroups Accessing Shadow Channels Note: Shadow channels must be programmed into the radio to access them. For information on programming shadow channels, refer to “Adding a Shadow Channel” on page 5-15). From the keypad, select shadow channels by pressing * then the appropriate shadow channel number (for example, pressing *3 selects shadow channel 3). Return to the primary channel by pressing **, *0, or <ESC>. A talkback timer allows you to transmit within 10 seconds on the shadow channel. The timer is reset at the end of each received message. When a transmission is received on a shadow channel, an S displays as the channel type. Selecting Home Channel If a button is programmed with a home channel, press the assigned home button. The home channel status displays. To assign a different home channel, access the main menu (refer to “Home Channel” ) Selecting a Zone If one of the auxiliary buttons is programmed for Next Zone, press that button to toggle through the zones. If the 3 position collar switch is programmed for Zone Select, rotate the switch to select the desired zones. A zone is also selectable by accessing the main menu (refer to “Select Menu”). Selecting a Bank If one of the auxiliary buttons is programmed for Next Bank , press that button to toggle through the Banks. Banks are selected by accessing the main menu (refer to “Select Menu”). Selecting Talkaround Talkaround forces the transmit frequency to an equal receive frequency for a selected channel. This is useful for direct radio-to-radio communication when a repeater is unavailable. If a button or switch is programmed for talkaround, press the assigned button or position the toggle switch appropriately. Talkaround is turned off and on by accessing the main menu (refer to “Select Menu”). Adjusting Analog Carrier Squelch If an auxiliary button is programmed to access the squelch adjust (Monitor), press the button for at least 4 seconds until the squelch adjust status displays. Use the scroll buttons to change the squelch setting. Press <ESC> to save the value and return to normal operation. Squelch is also adjustable from the main menu (refer to “Channel Submenu”).
Transmitting Press the PTT button and speak normally about four inches from the microphone. Release the PTT button when finished speaking. Do not hold the PTT longer than necessary after talking. Channels programmed for receive-only sound an alert tone, display RX ONLY, and do not transmit. Your radio may be setup with the Transmit Inhibit feature. This feature locks the PTT switch to keep users from talking over other radio conversations. It can also be setup to allow you to transmit over the signal anyway if the PTT switch is pressed twice within approximately ½ second. The transmit inhibit settings are accessed from the main menu (refer to “Global Submenu”). Your radio may be set up with the Transmit Timeout feature that shuts the transmitter down after a pre-determined time. This is useful for preventing long transmissions when PTT is accidentally pressed. Transmit timeout defaults to off, but can be programmed from 0 minutes (off) to 5 minutes, in 30 second increments (refer to “Global Submenu”). Scanning Scanning is available on the Guardian portable at a rate of about 8 channels per second. Various types of scanning exist. The radio can be programmed to talkback on the received channel or on the currently selected channel. Guidelines To maximize the efficiency of scanning channels, use the following guidelines: • Keep the number of channels in a scanlist to the minimum required. Since the radio scans at about 8 per second, each channel is scanned faster if there are fewer channels to scan. • If scanning channels with noise squelch settings, higher carrier squelch values provide faster results (improvements above values of 8 are minimal), but higher squelch values reduce effective range. • If scanning multiple channels with the same frequency (regardless of squelch values), use shadow channels when possible. A primary channel with all its shadows still scans at the rate of about 8 per second. Setup 1. Create a scan list. Display the channel to include in the scan list. Use the scan list add/delete button to toggle channels on/off the scan list. A square around the C indicates the channel is in the scan list. To remove the channel from the scan list, press the left scroll button. The square around the C is cleared. To add a zone to the zone scan list, set the radio to the zone to include in the scan list. Press and hold the scan list add/delete button to toggle the selected Zone on/off the Zone Scan List. A square around the Z indicates the zone is in the scan list. 2. Select a scan mode. The mode is preprogrammed into the radio but you can verify or change it using the keypad. Refer to “Scan Menu”. The modes are normal scan, scan zones in the scan zone list or scan all frequencies programmed into the radio. 3. Activate scan. Use one of the following methods: • Use the preprogrammed auxiliary button • Use the preprogrammed collar switch, or • Access the main menu (refer to “Scan Menu”) The selected mode of scanning is evident by the display. Examples are: SCAN****
ZONE**** SRCH**** Priority Scanning Priority scanning is independent of regular scanning and allows you to sample a priority channel at various rates while listening to another conversation. It is not necessary to be scanning to monitor a priority channel. Up to 2 priority channels can be selected. Priority scan breaks into actively received signals at a priority interval rate setup in the PC Programmer or through the programming menu. Priority scanning is set up by creating a priority scanlist, selecting a priority mode and activating priority scan. 1. Create priority channels. While you can have up to two priority channels, one is recommended. This is programmed into the radio but can be changed by accessing the main menu. To select priority channels from the menu, refer to “Scan Submenu”). 2. Select the priority scan mode. This is programmed into the radio from the PC Programmer. It is highly recommended to leave this at its default value (PR1), unless it is absolutely necessary to scan two priority channels. To change this mode using the keypad, refer to “Scan Menu”). 3. Activate priority scan. Several options exist for turning priority scan on or off. • Use the preprogrammed auxiliary button • Use the preprogrammed collar switch • Use the keypad (refer to “Scan Menu”). You know you are scanning when the top row of the display briefly flashes one of the following: scanP1** scanP1P2
4: OTHER STANDARD FEATURES Cloning Radio to Radio Note: The cloning described in this section is for standard radios. If you have a radio equipped with the Fire Features option, refer to Chapter 8. Radio to radio cloning enables the transfer of channel settings from one radio into another radio. Information that is cloned: • All channel settings • Channel assignment to zones • Zone assignments to banks • Special function channels and assignments Information that is not cloned: • Encryption keys • Passwords • P25 Unit ID • Auxiliary button functions • Toggle switch functions • Emergency switch functions • Other global parameters Note: Do not turn radios off or disconnect cable during cloning process. To clone one Guardian II portable radio to another: 1. Turn off both radios. 2. Connect One end of the Source End of the clone cable to the source radio. (the radio with the information to be cloned). 3. Connect the other end of the cloning cable to the side connector of the target radio Note: Guide the top and bottom pegs on the end of the cable into the corresponding slots on the radio’s side connector. When they click together, use your thumb to hold the cable to the radio and turn the screw handle until the cable is tight against the radio. 5. Turn on the target radio and the source radio. The source radio indicates the cloning mode. 6. Press PTT on the source radio. Banks 1 to 4, with all of their zones and channels, are sent to the target radio. The source radio can then be used to clone another radio. DTMF Dialing DTMF dialing transmits (including sidetone) the DTMF tone that corresponds to a pressed key. It is used primarily for:
• Entering a repeater code for access to a repeater. • Accessing a repeater with a phone patch to dial a phone number. • Accessing remote weather stations using DTMF tones A, B, C, and D by pressing the corresponding navigation keys. To access while in any analog mode, press the PTT button and the desired key.
Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency button (must be programmed as Emergency) for about ½ second. The emergency mode remains active indefinitely until deactivated. To deactivate, press and hold the button again, or turn the radio off and on. Emergency channels are setup using the keypad (refer to “Global Submenu”).If the Emergency setting (EMG) is left empty, the current channel serves as the emergency channel. In P25 mode, the emergency bit is set. Since analog modes have no similar function, the radio performs an open-mic function for the duration and interval programmed by the PC Programmer. Two types of operation are available for the emergency mode: Normal and Silent. The operation is selected from the PC Programmer or the keypad (refer to “Global Submenu”). In Normal Emergency mode, each time the radio transmits or receives emergency signals, the LED flashes orange, an audible alarm is sounded, and the display indicates EMERGENCY. In Silent Emergency mode, EMERGENCY still displays but the flashing lights and sounds are disabled. Transmitting P25 Individual Calls P25 radios include a feature that allows an individual radio to be targeted to transmit to. This is accomplished by the unique UnitID that all radios can be programmed with, and transmitted in the P25 CAI waveform. This UnitID can have a value of 1 to 9,999,999 (decimal). Note: If secure communications is desired, use encryption keys. Do not rely on P25 Individual Call alone. To initiate a P25 Individual Call: 1. Select the desired P25 digital channel. 2. Press the Soft Key assigned to Individual Call or access the main menu and choose SELECT. 3. Scroll down to IDCL and press <ENT>. 4. Toggle IDCL to ON and press <ENT>. 5. Scroll to DEST and press <ENT>. Enter the destination UnitID (1 to 9999999). 6. Press <ESC> twice to display the Individual Call screen. 7. Press PTT. When a P25 Individual Call is received, the radio generates a special tone indicating that an individual call is being received. If the receiving radio responds within 10 seconds, it remains in Individual Call mode. If not it returns to normal operation. 8. To exit to normal operation prior to the 10 second timeout, press <ESC>. The individual call mode is exited, and the normal operating screen displayed.
5: RADIO SETTINGS AND PROGRAMMING Changing the radio’s functions and features are permitted or restricted according to agency policy and federal law. Internal radio software provides limited access to certain features and settings. Information in this manual may or may not pertain to your radio. Consult the programmer for the features and functions that are enabled for you. Menu Structure To access the main menu: 1. With the radio on, press the ENTER (<ENT>) button. If necessary, see the “Navigation Buttons” section on page 2-3. 2. Use the scroll buttons to highlight a menu selection. 3. Press <ENT> to access its submenu. Press ESCAPE (<ESC>) to return to the previous display. Submenus can consist of more than one page and are cyclic (roll over to the first page after the last page). When a submenu continues on more than one page, a  appears in the lower right corner. Continue scrolling down through the selections. The Guardian operates with most of its features already programmed. The ability to change certain programmed settings is made available by accessing menus. Required Passwords Passwords may be required to operate the radio and to access the Program (PROGRM), Alert (ALERT), and encryption (KMGR) menus. 1. Use the keypad to enter your predetermined password. 2. If INVALID ENTRY displays, the entered password is incorrect. Press <ESC> and try again. If an invalid password is attempted 3 times consecutively, ACCESS DENIED is displayed.
3. Press <ESC> to resume radio operation. 4. To enter a new valid password, power the radio off and on. When menus are disabled, the radio displays MENU DISABLE. Consult authorized personnel for guidance. Entering Data Enter alphanumeric and numeric data using the keypad. Each Key has a number and alphanumeric letters associated with it. For Example when entering data and pressing the 2 key the display will show the following: A,B,C,2,a,b,c. . Scan Menu The scan menu allows you to enable and disable the normal scanning and priority scanning and to select the type or mode of scanning to use. 1. Access the main menu. Scroll to highlight ROPTNS and press ENT. 2. Scroll to highlight SCAN, and press <ENT>. By pressing the down scroll arrow.
3. Choose from the following settings. Setting Description SCAN Turns normal scanning on or off. PRSCAN Turns priority scanning on or off. Scroll to PRMODE to select the priority scan mode. SCMODE Select one of three scan modes. SCAN: scan currently selected channel and all channels within the current zone designated as scan channels. ZONE: scan all zones in the zone scanlist. SEARCH: scan all channels programmed into the radio regardless of their scan list assignments. If any channels exist with a squelch value of none, or signals that are always present, the radio stops. Press <ESC> to terminate the reception and continues the scan. PRMODE Select PR1 or PR1+2. 3. The table below shows an example of how channels and zones might be set up for a radio and how they would be received with each mode. It shows the radio is on Zone 1, Channel 1. Scan list channels are indicated by an X and Zone 3 is the only zone in the scanlist (SL). • If SCAN is chosen, scanning detects Zone 1, channels 1, 4, and 7. • If ZONE is chosen, scanning detects Zone 1, channels 1, 4, 7 and Zone 3, channels 4, 8, 12. • If SEARCH is chosen, scanning detects all channels. ZONE 1 2 3 (SL) Chan 1 Current X Chan 2 Chan 3 X Chan 4 X X Chan 5 X Chan 6 Chan 7 X Chan 8 X Chan 9 X Chan 10 Chan 11 X
Chan 12 X Chan 13 Chan 14 Chan 15 X Chan 16
Select Menu The select menu allows you to designate a different zone or bank to a button or switch on the radio. You can also select an individual call and enable or disable Talkaround. 1. Access the main menu. Highlight ROPTNS and press RNT. 2. Scroll to highlight SELECT and press <ENT>. 3. Choose from the following settings: Setting Description ZONE Select an alternate zone. If an auxiliary button is programmed as Next Zone and is pressed, it replaces the current zone until another is selected. If the switch is set to Next Select, and a Zone is selected via the keypad, that zone is permanently in the switch setting. BANK Select an alternate bank. Having 4 banks allows you to have 4 different radios in one (subject to the maximum number of 1024 channels). Reverts to the default bank if the battery is removed for an extended time. IDCL For placing a Unit ID call. Standard radio only. TKGP Talkgroup. Future development. TKRD Talkaround is for direct radio-to-radio communication when a repeater is unavailable. Forces a transmit frequency to a receive frequency for a selected
channel. Select off or on. 3. Home Channel The Home channel allows you to quickly access a commonly used channel. An auxiliary button can be programmed for home channel use. 1. Access the main menu, highlight ROPTNS and Press ENT. 2. Scroll to highlight HOME and press <ENT>. 3. To assign a different home channel, Global Submenu. Program Menu The program menu allows you to change global radio settings, channel settings, scan settings, and passwords. 1. Access the main menu, highlight ROPTNS and press ENT. 2. If a password is require enter the following screen will display. 3. If required, enter the password for this radio and press <ENT>.
Global Submenu 1. Select ROPTNS, PROGRM, GLOBAL and press <ENT>. Pressing the down scroll key will go to through the following pages: 2. Choose from the following settings: Setting Value Description LITE (Backlight) Bright, dim or off Enables, disables, and varies the intensity of the LCD’s backlight. LT DLY (Backlight delay) 1 to 9 seconds Sets the time delay for the LCD and keypad backlighting. LTONRX On or off Backlight goes on when signal received.
TOT (Time out timer) 30 to 300 seconds in 30 second intervals or off Limits the duration of messages (30 to 300 seconds in 30-second increments). Off setting allows unlimited transmitting time. DISPLY (Display) Alpha or numeric Sets the display to either alpha or numeric characters. UNIT ID On or off The ID of the transmitting radio. HOM (Home channel) Home channel designation Sets the home channel. The channel's receive and transmit frequency is displayed but cannot be changed. Select the desired home channel using the channel knob. Press <ENT> to confirm the new home channel. EMG (Emergency) Emergency channel designation Sets the emergency channel within the active zone and bank. The channel's transmit frequency displays but cannot be changed. Select the desired emergency channel using the channel knob (if left empty, current channel serves). Press <ENT> to confirm the new emergency channel. ALERT Normal or silent Sets the emergency call alert mode. Choose NORMAL or SILENT. In NORMAL mode, EMERG TX and EMG displays. The radio beeps every time it transmits the emergency message until deactivated. In silent mode, there is no beep or display. Locks the PTT switch to prevent talking over other radio conversations. NAC Inhibit transmission on a busy channel using a different NAC. NAC+O Override NAC inhibit with two rapid PTT presses. CARR Inhibit transmission on a busy channel. CARR+O Override CARR inhibit with two rapid PTT presses. TONE Inhibit transmission on a busy channel using a different squelch tone. TONE+O Override TONE inhibit with two rapid PTT presses. TX INH (Transmit inhibit) NONE No transmit inhibit.
BAUD 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 BAUD Rate CNTRLS Enable/Disables Turn radio controls on or off. 2. Channel Submenu This submenu allows you to add new channels or make changes to existing channel settings. Channels can be selectively locked, preventing you from making changes. If you select a locked channel, CHANNEL LOCKED/ACCESS DENIED is displayed. Adding a New Channel The following is an example of programming a new channel into an empty slot. This same process is used to modify existing channels. Note: The new channel is assigned to whatever channel position the radio was selected to at the time of initial programming. 1. From the main Menu go to ROPTNS, PROGRM, CHANNEL and press enter. You may be required to enter a valid password to proceed. 2. Press <ENT>. 4. Press <ENT> again to access the tag setting for entering a name for this channel. Use cell phone techniques to enter the name. For example, to enter N, press the 6 key twice. To enter E, press the 3 key twice. To enter W, press the 9 key once. Press <ENT> to finish. 5. Scroll down to the MODE setting, press <ENT> and change the mode to ANALOG.
6. Scroll down to RX, and set it to 154.600000 MHz. 7. Scroll down to the next screen. Leave RXSQMD at CTCSS . 8. 8. Scroll down and to Tone and Press ENT. Use the up arrow until the desired to is found. 8. Scroll to TX and set it to 154.6000000 MHz. 9. Scroll to TXMSQMD and set it to CTCSS. Set TON to 67.0 XZ.
10. Scroll down to the RF Power screen and set LO PWR to 0.5W and HI PWR to .5W. 11. Scroll down to the next screen. Press <ENT> to accept the channel settings. 12. Press <ESC> several times to get back to the operating screen. The new channel is ready to use. To simplify programming, assume the following defaults unless told otherwise by the person assigning channel settings: • RX Frequency must always be specified • TX Frequency must always be specified (unless RX Only) • TAG is any 8 character alphanumeric value • ID is internal radio information and cannot be changed • If using a repeater, a Transmit CTCSS, DCS, or NAC code must be assigned. Refer to the following tables that describe the different settings for analog and digital channels, respectively. Analog Settings Setting Value Description ID User ID Software assigned identifier. TAG Name User defined channel name.
MODE Analog Analog settings displayed. B/W 12.5 KHz or 25 KHz (default) Bandwidth. RX 136 MHz to 174 MHz Receive frequency. NONE No receive squelch. NOISE (default) SQ= If you choose noise, adjust the squelch level by highlighting SQ and scrolling left and right. DCS CODE= If you choose DCS, highlight CODE and enter the DCS code. RXSQMD CTCSS TON If you choose CTCSS, highlight TON and enter a CTCSS tone. TX 136 MHz to 174 MHz Transmit frequency. None No transmit squelch. CTCSS TON If you choose CTCSS, highlight TON and enter a CTCSS tone. TXSQMD DCS CODE= If you choose DCS, highlight CODE and enter the DCS code. LO PWR 0.5, 0.1, 1.0, 2.0 (default), 5.0 Low transmit power setting. HI PWR 0.5, 0.1, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 (default) High transmit power setting.
Digital Settings Setting Value Description ID User ID Software assigned identifier. TAG Name User defined channel name. MODE Digital Digital settings displayed. ENCRPT ENABLD Select from the available encryption keys. RX 136 MHz to 174 MHz Change the receive frequency if necessary. RXNAC NAC value Enter the receive network access code. 293 is default. P25NOR P25 normal squelch mode. P25SEL TALKGRP= P25 selective squelch. If you choose this, highlight TALKGRP to enter the hexidecimal talk group identifier. RXSQMD P25MON P25 monitor squelch mode. ENABLD Select from the available encryption keys. ENCRPT DISABD Encryption is disabled. TX 136 MHz to 174 MHz Change the transmit frequency if necessary. TXNAC NAC value. Enter the transmit network access code. TXSQMD P25SEL Unchangeable. TALKGP Talkgroup identifier Enter the talkgroup identifier. LO PWR 0.5, 0.1, 1.0, 2.0 (default), 5.0 Low transmit power setting. HI PWR 0.5, 0.1, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 (default) High transmit power setting.
Adding a Shadow Channel To add a shadow channel to a primary channel, perform the steps in the following sequence: 1. Determine the next available shadow channel (press *1, *2, etc. until an error tone is heard indicating the channel is empty). 2. Select PROGRM, CHANEL while on the desired primary channel. 3. Press *x to get to the desired new shadow channel. 4. Scroll through the settings and change as necessary. Settings that can be changed are: • Channel type: analog or digital • Bandwidth • Key assignment • Squelch (CTCSS, DCS, P25 NAC, P25 Talkgroup) All other settings must remain unchanged. Shadow channels can be programmed to transmit back on the mode just received or the mode selected by the channel selector knob. This is valid only for the Shadow Channel delay period. The delay period can be overridden which would allow transmissions on the primary channel at any time by pressing <ESC>. This is programmed from the Scan Submenu, Scan Submenu. Lists Submenu Note: The Lists submenu is only available with the Fire Features option. This submenu allows you to add or delete a Unit ID to or from the call list. 1. Press <ENT> to access the Main Menu. 2. Scroll to PROGRM and press <ENT>. 3. Scroll to LISTS and press <ENT>. IDCL is highlighted. 4. Press <ENT> and do one of the following: • To add a new ID, select ADD NEW. Enter the Unit ID number (1 to 99) and press <ENT>. Enter the unit ID name and press <ENT> to add it to the list. • To delete an existing ID#, select DELETE. Scroll to the name to delete and press <ENT>. Verify the deletion: Select YES and it’s deleted. Select NO and the list is displayed again. 5. To exit the P25 UnitID mode, press <ESC>. Scan Submenu This submenu sets the basic functions of scan delay, revert mode, and priority-scan channels. 1. Press <ENT> to get to Main Menu screen. 2. Select ROPTNS, PROGRM and then SCAN. 3. Change the settings as necessary, using the table below as reference. Setting Description DELAY (Scan delay) Enter the number of seconds you want the radio to stay on the channel after the last transmission ends and before scanning resumes.
RVERT (Revert channel) LSTSEL LASTRX HOME The radio switches to the revert channel when scan is disabled. Last channel selected. Last channel received. Home channel. REPLY Length of time in seconds to reply to a call. MONTR (Monitor) Length of time in seconds the radio remains on a channel picked up during a scan. P1 (Priority 1 channel) First priority channel. Select this and press <ENT>. Move the channel knob to the desired P1 channel. Press <ENT> to save. The radio switches to P1 when activity is detected on this channel. P2 (Priority 2 channel) Second priority channel. Move the channel knob to the desired P1 channel. Press <ENT> to save. The radio switches to P2 when activity is detected on this channel. 3.
Password Submenu This submenu changes the current six-character password. 1. From the PROGRM menu, scroll to PASSWRD and press <ENT>. 2. Enter the old password using the keypad and press <ENT>. If the entered password is incorrect, INVALID ENTRY displays. Press <ESC> and try again. Note: Three consecutive invalid entries and OLD PASSWORD LOCKED is displayed. 3. Turn the radio off and on again if necessary. 4. When the old password is accepted, enter the new password. 5. Confirm the new password by entering it again. If the new password is entered incorrectly, CONFRM PSSWRD is displayed. 6. If the new password is accepted, CONFRM PASSWORD ACCEPTED is displayed. COVERT Menu This menu is for setting the radio to covert operation including muting the speaker and setting alarms, beeps, and backlighting. Covert settings override all other radio settings. 1. From the main menu scroll to ROPTNS, COVERT and press <ENT>. 2. Enter the predefined password for this radio and press <ENT>. 3. Choose from the following settings. Setting Value BKLITE (Backlight) Off/on, disable/enable backlighting SPEAKR (Speaker) Off/on, disable/enable speaker KBEEPS (Key beeps) Off/on, disable/enable key beeps ALARMS (User alert tones) Off/on, disable/enable user alert tones LED (Status indicator) Off/on, disable/enable LED status indicator SYSCALL System call on or off 3.
Encryption Menu This menu is for modifying the encryption settings setup in the PC Programmer. 1. From the main menu, scroll to ROPTNS, ENCRYPT and press <ENT>. 2. Use the keypad to enter the password for this radio. 3. Press <ENT>. 4. Choose from the following settings: Setting Value KEYSEL (Key select) Choose the active key for the channel ZEROIZE (Zeroize keys) Zeroize key for channel or all keys DF KEY (Default key) Activates the channel's default key 4.
6: ENCRYPTION OPTION This chapter assumes knowledge of the standard operations of the Guardian II portable radios detailed in the preceding chapters of this manual. Introduction When operating in the digital mode the radio is capable of secure communications by means of software-based encryption and is fully compatible with any radio using P25 digital encryption standards AES or DES-OFB. When the radio is operating in the secure mode, the transmission of all tone squelch signals is disabled. The radio displays a key icon indicating that encryption is active. Encryption keys are assigned on a channel by channel basis via the PC Programmer or the radio’s keypad. The PC Programmer has an Encryption Lock option on a channel-by-channel basis that provides the opportunity to ensure that selected channels always transmit an encrypted signal. Encryption is not available when the radio is operating in the analog mode. Programming/Activation • Assign Encryption keys to channels using the PC Programmer or the main menu (refer to “Encryption Menu”). • Use the preprogrammed auxiliary button (toggles encrypted channels on and off). • Use the preprogrammed two position collar switch (turns encryption on and off). • Use the KVL device (to add keys to radio). Zeroizing Keys The radio can be programmed to immediately zeroize all encryption keys by pressing and holding the Emergency button for 1 second (if assigned). The radio can also zeroize all encryption keys, or can selectively zeroize individual keys using the radio’s keypad from the Zeroize (ZEROIZE) submenu of the Encryption (KMGR) menu. Encryption Keyfill The radio can store up to 32 encryption keys and retains them until they are zeroized. Keyfill is accomplished through the radio’s side connector using the PC Programmer or a key variable loader (KVL CX or DX) device. The PC Programming cable or DES encryption cable is used to load keys. To perform keyfill using a KVL device: 1. Turn off the target radio. 2. Connect the KVL to the target radio. 3. Turn on the radio. The radio automatically detects the KVL and KVL KEYFILL displays. If not, check the connections, and repeat the steps. 4. Scroll to highlight the desired key slot and press <ENT> to set the key slot selection. 5. To verify the key identification, press ID for the key ID display. 6. Press TAG to return to the key display. 7. Press <ENT> to access the key transfer display.
8. Press PTT on the KVL to initiate the key transfer. When the transfer is successful, SUCCESS KEY DATA UPDATED displays. If unsuccessful, FAILURE KEY DATA NOT UPDATED displays. 9. Press <ENT> to return to the key tag or the key ID displays. 10. Press <ESC> or turn the radio off and on to resume normal operation. Note: To stop the transfer at any time, press <ESC>. For more information, consult the KVL instruction manual.
7: FIRE FEATURES OPTION This chapter assumes a knowledge of the standard operation of the Guardian portable radio detailed in the preceding chapters of this manual. Introduction The Fire Feature option is designed for users in a high-risk fire environment or a similar special setting. This option adds the following features to the Guardian portable radio. • Tone picklist • P25 Talkgroup picklist • P25 UnitID picklist • Event bank for setting up an additional 3 zones of 16 channels each. Also known as incident command (ICP) bank • Protected zone capability • Enhanced radio-to-radio cloning Event Bank A special Event bank simplifies incident command radio programming. It is the bank into which single zones are cloned. The Event bank has some special characteristics: • The Event bank adds 3 additional zones of 16 channels each for an additional 48 possible channels. This brings the total number of user channels up to 1120 (48 primary channels plus 48 shadow channels). An additional four channels are reserved for the priority, home, and emergency channels. • Unlike the main bank, each channel is independent. Changes to an Event bank channel do not affect other channels of the same name in the radio. • Each Event bank channel can have a maximum of 1 shadow channel. If additional shadow channels are cloned into the Event bank, only the first shadow channel is cloned (per channel). • The Event bank is predefined as Bank 9. • Event zones are predefined as Zones 65, 66, and 67. Their zone names can be changed but their zone ID remains constant. If the toggle switch is defined as Zone Select, the following assignments apply: Switch Position A: Zone 65 Switch Position B: Zone 66 Switch Position C: Zone 67 • Zone 65, 66, 67 correspond to Zone A, B, and C respectively for the toggle switch and used as Zone Select. Use the Next Zone auxiliary button to toggle through Zones 65, 66, and 67. • Event Zones cannot be protected. • The Z icon on the display is inverted to provide a visual indication that the radio is in the Event bank. Cloning The following cloning options exist for radio’s equipped with Fire Features. They can be performed in any combination.
• Global only cloning • Legacy full channel, zone, bank cloning • Individual zone (up to 3 zones) cloning into the event bank • Tone (A/D TX squelch mode) picklist cloning • Talk Group picklist cloning • P25 UnitID picklist cloning Cloning from non-Fire Features radios to/from Fire Features radios is fully compatible, but only the standard full channel, zone, channel (no Event bank) option is possible. Note: Do not turn off or disconnect cable during the cloning process. To clone one Fire Features equipped Guardian portable radio to another: 1. Turn off both radios. 2. Connect the red (cloning source) and black (PC) cables to each other. 3. Connect the source end of the cloning cable to the side connector of the source radio (the radio with the information to be cloned). Note: Guide the top and bottom pegs on the end of the cable into the corresponding slots on the radio’s side connector. When they click together, use your thumb to hold the cable to the radio and turn the screw handle until the cable is tight against the radio. 4. Connect the target end of the cloning cable to the side connector of the target radio (the radio to receive the information). 5. Turn on the target radio and the source radio. The source radio indicates the cloning mode. (If you see CONNECT TARGET RADIO, recheck your cable connection.) These are the 6 cloning options from which to choose. A √ beside a cloning option indicates its selection. Select as many as apply. To make a selection or remove a selection, scroll to that option and press the corresponding √ button. When you’ve made your selection, press PTT to send the data. The display indicates the progress of cloning: ERASING SENDING COMPLETE. The options for cloning are described in the sections that follow Note: Zones can be protected using the PC Programmer. If a zone is protected, a password is needed to clone over the zone or zones. If a source cloning radio and target cloning radio have matching zone passwords, the password criteria is met. If a protected zone is cloned to another radio (main or Event bank), the target radio’s zone does not become protected.
Global Data Check GLOBAL DATA to clone the auxiliary button settings, toggle switch settings, transmit timeout settings, transmit inhibit settings, scan settings, and priority scan settings. The following data is not cloned: • Keypad lock • Keypad disable • Scan Mode • Priority Scan Mode • Passwords • Unit ID and other Unit Identifiers All Zones Check ALL ZONES to clone all banks, all zones, and all channels. This includes data from the Event bank. Event Clone 1. Check EVENT CLONE to clone a single zone or zones into the target radio’s Event bank without affecting the remaining zones of the target radio. An interim screen is displayed offering SELECT ZONES and START CLONING as options. Use Select Zones to choose a zone (or zones) to clone into the Event Bank. If Select Zones is selected, the following screen is displayed on both radios.
2. On the source radio, scroll to the desired zone, and press <ENT>. A zone list is displayed containing all zones in the current bank. 3. Scroll to select the desired zone, and press <ENT>. Repeat this process for any remaining zones. The target radio displays what is currently in its Event bank. 4. When this process is complete, return to the previous screen and select START CLONING. When cloning is complete, the target radio automatically switches to the Event Bank. The settings remain in place on the source radio to simplify cloning additional target radios. Full EVBANK Check this option to clone all zones, channels, and special channels (priority, home, emergency channels) in the Event Bank. This data is first erased in the target radio. TX SQL LIST Check this option to clone the entire A/D transmit squelch (tone) picklist from the source radio to the target radio. This includes the tag names and tones. Tones can be CTCSS, DCS, or None for conventional analog channels, and NAC’s for P25 digital channels. TALKGP LIST Check this option to clone the entire Talkgroup list from the source radio to the target radio. Talkgroups are applicable only for digital channels.
Analog/Digital Tone Pick List Tone pick lists are created in the PC Programmer. They are selected by accessing the main menu. Up to 32 transmit tones (CTCSS, DCS) and 32 digital NAC codes can be programmed into the radio. If one of these tones or codes is selected, the programmed tag name replaces the existing channel name. The use of a tone picklist provides a permanent change to the channel. To access these tones, the following options exist. For all of these, press the # key for a short duration (press and release). A tone or code is replaced by the desired number: • Press # and single digit ID number. • Press # and 2-digit ID number. • Press # and 0 and single digit number. • Press # and single or 2 digits and <ENT>. • A special case of pressing # 00 is reserved for removing the CTCSS or DCS tone on analog channels. NO TXSQ is displayed on the channel name. Note: If a channel is altered with the tone picklist that had a receive CTCSS or DCS tone programmed to it, that channel is automatically set to receive carrier squelch. Talk Group Picklist The talk group list applies only to digital channels. It can only be programmed by the PC Programmer or cloning. To access the list: 1. Press and hold the * key until the talkgroup list is displayed. If no list exists, EMPTY is displayed. 2. Select the desired talkgroup, and press <ENT>. The talk group tag replaces the channel tag. The use of a talk group list provides a permanent change to the channel.
P25 Unit ID Call Picklist If a call is received with a matching UnitID in the lookup table, the name is displayed. Otherwise, the actual UnitID is displayed. It can be programmed by the PC Programmer or by accessing the radio’s main menu. This picklist cannot be cloned. To access an existing P25 UnitID picklist: 1. Turn the channel knob to the desired P25 digital channel. 2. Press and hold the # key to display the list. Do one of the following. • To make a UnitID call to someone who is not programmed into the radio, scroll to the first selection, ENTER #. Press <ENT> and enter the ID. Press <ENT> and PTT. • To make a UnitID to someone in the existing list, scroll to one of the UnitID’s programmed into the radio. Press <ENT>. The name or UnitID number replaces the channel name while in this mode. Press PTT. 3. To return to normal operation, press <ESC>. To edit the P25 UnitID picklist via the keypad: 1. Press <ENT> to access the Main Menu. 2. Scroll to PROGRM and press <ENT>. 3. Scroll to LISTS and press <ENT>. 4. Select IDCL and press <ENT>. Do one of the following: • To add a new ID, select ADD NEW. Enter the Unit ID number (1 to 999) and press <ENT>. Enter the unit ID name and press <ENT> to add it to the list. • To delete an existing ID#, select DELETE. Scroll to the name to delete and press <ENT>. Verify the deletion: Select YES and it’s deleted. Select NO and the list is displayed again. 5. Press <ESC> to exit the P25 UnitID mode.
8: TROUBLESHOOTING The following table of symptoms, possible causes, and suggested corrective actions may be helpful. Consult authorized personnel for further guidance. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Radio does not turn on No power source Supply power source Cannot talk with other users in plain mode Radios programmed for different frequencies, squelch tones, talk-group IDs Program radios to same frequency settings Background noise or other conversations heard Other users on channel or improper squelch tone setting Select another channel or program squelch tones to eliminate interference Error message on display Operational error in radio Follow displayed instructions Alarm message on display Encryption alarm in radio Press PTT to clear alarm. Ensure encryption key is loaded into selected slot Limited talk-out range Radio signal obstructed or insufficient height above terrain Move away from large metal objects or move to higher ground

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