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Rhein Tech Laboratories
360 Herndon Parkway
Suite 1400
Herndon, VA 20170
http://www.rheintech.com
Work Order: 2003033
Quote Number: QRTL03-752
Client: E. F. Johnson Company
Model: 242-5180
Report Number: 2003033
APPENDIX F:
USER MANUAL
Please refer to the following pages; new speaker/microphone added.
© Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc
Revision: 1.00
FCC/Industry Canada Certification Report
Page 23 of 23
PRELIMINARY
Service Manual
ual
5100 SERIES PORTABLE
DIGITAL/ANALOG
VHF/UHF/800 MHz
7.2 VDC
5 & 1 W (VHF), 4 & 1 W (UHF), 3 W (800 MHz)
Part No. 242-51xx-xxx
First Printing
September 2001
51xx SERIES PORTABLE
VHF/UHF/800 MHz
PROJECT 25 (DIGITAL) AND ANALOG
7.5 VDC
5 & 1 W (VHF), 4 & 1 W (UHF), 3 W (800 MHz)
Part No. 242-51xx-xxx
Copyright© 2001 by the E.F. Johnson Company
The E.F. Johnson Company, which was founded in 1923, provides wireless communication
systems solutions for public safety, government, and commercial customers. The company
designs, manufactures, and markets conventional and trunked radio systems, mobile and
portable subscriber radios, repeaters, and Project 25 digital radio products. E.F. Johnson is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Transcrypt International, Inc.
Viking Head/EFJohnson logo, Call Guard®, PCTrunk™, and PCTune™ are registered trademarks of the E.F. Johnson Company. SMARTNET™, SmartZone®, SecureNet™, Call Alert™,
Enhanced Private Conversation™, and Private Conversation II™ are trademarks of Motorola,
Inc. All other company and/or product names used in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturer. The IMBE™ voice coding technology
embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
1.2
SCOPE OF MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
TRANSCEIVER DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Analog/Digital Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Operating Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
18-Key/6-Key Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Systems, Channels, and Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Secure Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.4
PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.5
TRANSCEIVER IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . .1-3
1.6
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.7
FACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE . . . . . . . .1-4
1.8
FACTORY RETURNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
1.9
REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.10 INTERNET HOME PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
OPERATION
2.1
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General Featu res . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Conventional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
SMARTNET/SmartZone Features . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Side Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
GENERAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Turning Power On and Setting Volume . . . . . . . 2-5
Power-Up Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Low Battery Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Channel and Zone Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Home Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Tone Enable/Disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Transceiver Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Secure Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
SCANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Standard Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
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Radio Wide Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Scan Resume Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Standard Mode Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Radio Wide Mode Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Determining Which Channels are in Scan List. . 2-9
Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Programming a Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
CONVENTIONAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Display Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Monitoring Before Transmitting. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Call Guard Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Penalty Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Conversation Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Repeater Talk-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power Output Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Emergency Mode (Conventional). . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Conventional Mode Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Priority Channel Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Placing and Receiving Standard Conventional
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
DTMF/ANI Signaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Project 25 Mode Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Conventional Secure Communication . . . . . . . 2-16
SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES . . .2-17
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Viewing Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Standard Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Enhanced Private Conversation Calls. . . . . . . . 2-18
Private Conversation II Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Telephone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Sending Status Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Emergency Alarm and Emergency Call . . . . . . 2-23
Failsoft Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
SmartZone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
SMARTNET/SmartZone Secure
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
SUPERVISORY TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
KEYPAD PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Cloning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING
3.1
GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Programming Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Computer Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
PCTrunk Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Connecting Computer To Transceiver . . . . . . . . 3-2
Starting and Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Programming File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Help Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Screen Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Displaying Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
File Size Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Creating and Displaying Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Programming Radio Wide Parameters . . . . . . . . 3-4
Programming Conventional Systems . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Programming SMARTNET and SmartZone
Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Programming Radio (Downloading File) . . . . . . 3-4
MENU COMMANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Radio Series Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Download Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Upload Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Systems Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Tools Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Window Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
RADIO-WIDE PARAMETER SCREENS . . . . 3-6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Radio-Wide General screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Radio-Wide Conventional Screen . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Radio-Wide SMARTNET/SmartZone Screen . 3-11
Radio-Wide Portable Options Screen. . . . . . . . 3-12
PROGRAMMING CONVENTIONAL
SYSTEMS AND CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Conventional System General Screen . . . . . . . 3-12
Conventional System Individual Call List
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Conventional System Talk Group Screen . . . . 3-15
Setting Up Conventional Channels . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Conventional Analog Channel Screen
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Conventional Project 25 (Digital) Channel
Screen Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
PROGRAMMING SMARTNET/SMARTZONE
SYSTEMS AND CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
SMARTNET/SmartZone System General
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
4.1
GENERAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Analog Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Project 25 Digital Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
RF Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Digital Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Keypad/Display Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Power On Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Power Off Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Low Voltage Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
RF BOARD CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION . . . . . .4-5
Frequency Generation Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Antenna Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Receiver Front End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Receiver Back End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
DIGITAL BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Digital Signal Processing Overview . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Receive Signal Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Transmit Signal Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
DSP Chip (U12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
UART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
ADSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
KEYPAD BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Microcontroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Low Voltage Detect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
LCD Displays and Display Drivers . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Audio Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Voltage Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
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SMARTNET/SmartZone System Other
ID’s Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
SMARTNET/SmartZone System Phone
Interconnect Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
SMARTNET/SmartZone System Talk
Groups Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
SMARTNET/SmartZone System Emergency
Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
SMARTNET/SmartZone System Lists Screens 3-23
Setting Up SMARTNET/SmartZone Channels 3-26
SMARTNET/SmartZone Channel Screen
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
PASSWORD OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Power-Up Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Programming Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D)
4.6
4.7
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Tune Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Preliminary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY TUNING . . . . . . . . 5-2
TRANSMIT MODULATION TUNING . . . . . . . 5-2
TRANSMIT POWER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . 5-3
RECEIVE SENSITIVITY TUNING. . . . . . . . . . 5-3
SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
RSSI ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
PARTS LIST
RF Board (A450) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keypad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exploded Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIST OF FIGURES
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
DETERMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
HARMONIC FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
2-1
2-2
2-3
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
4-1
4-2
4-3
5-1
5-2
LIST OF TABLES
6-1
6-1
6-4
6-9
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1
5-1
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND
COMPONENT LAYOUTS
VHF RF Board Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VHF RF Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UHF RF Board Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UHF RF Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800 MHz RF Board Schematic. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
800 MHz RF Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logic Board (Rev. 3) Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revised Keypad Board Schematic . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keypad Programming Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Programming Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Main Screen (Later PCTrunk Versions) . . . . . . . 3-3
Conventional Analog Channel Screen . . . . . . . 3-16
Conventional Project 25 Digital Ch. Screen . . . 3-18
SMARTNET/SmartZone Channel Screen . . . . 3-27
Power Supply Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
RF Board Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Memory Utilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Alignment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Tuning Software Screen (800 MHz Models) . . . 5-3
5300 Mobile Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Control Unit DIP Switch and Jumper Settings . .2-7
Programmable Option Switch Functions . . . . . . .3-5
Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) Codes and Tones . . .4-20
LO and First IF Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-7
8-8
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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE OF MANUAL
optionally encrypted, and then transmitted using
C4FM modulation according to the Project 25 standard. This mode uses a channel spacing of 12.5 kHz.
This service manual contains alignment and
service information for the E.F. Johnson 5100-Series
portable digital transceivers.
1.2.3 OPERATING PROTOCOLS
1.2 TRANSCEIVER DESCRIPTION
The 5100-series transceivers can be programmed
for all the following operating protocols. Refer to
Section 2 for more operation information.
1.2.1 GENERAL
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The 5100-series portable digital transceivers have
multiple system select capability to allow operation in
various types of radio systems (see next sections).
Models are available for operation in the following
frequency range: 806-870 MHz.
Repeater talk-around, which allows transmitting
on the receive frequency, is also available with all bands.
Power output is user switchable for low and high levels
as follows:
800 MHz - 3 watts only
1.2.2 ANALOG/DIGITAL OPERATION
The 5100-series transceivers use a digital signal
processor (DSP) to provide the signal modulation
required to operate on the following types of channels.
This provides backwards compatibility with existing
equipment and also the ability to operate on various
types of radio systems.
•
Conventional analog
Conventional Project 25 (digital)
Trunked Project 25 (digital)
SMARTNET’ /SmartZone® analog or Proj 25
(digital)
Multi-Net® trunked (analog)
1.2.4 18-KEY/6-KEY MODELS
Both 18-key and 6-key models are available. The
18-key version includes number keys 0-9 for making
telephone calls, entering unit or group ID numbers,
and keypad programming. The other keys (*, #, and
F1-F4) have dual functions. They can be assigned a
function using the programming software and are also
used to navigate through menus. The 6-key models
have keys below the display which are programmable
function keys, and also keys that are used for menu
navigation.
1.2.5 SYSTEMS, CHANNELS, AND ZONES
A zone and channel are selected to place and
receive calls. The following describes the relationship
between systems, channels, and zones.
Systems
Wideband Analog - FM modulation is used with a
maximum deviation of 5 kHz. This mode is usually
used in systems where the channel spacing is 25 kHz
or 30 kHz.
A system as used with this transceiver is a collection of channels (talk groups) belonging to the same
repeater site. A system defines all the parameters and
protocol definitions required to access a site. Up to
1 conventional system and 15 SMARTNET/
SmartZone systems can be programmed (16 total).
Project 25 Digital - Operates on Project 25 compatible
systems. The voice is digitized, error corrected,
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Channels
1.2.6 SECURE COMMUNICATION
A channel selects a radio channel or talk group in
a system as follows:
Secure communication is available with all the
preceding protocols. The following types of encryption are available:
Conventional Analog Mode - A channel selects a
specific radio channel, Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS)
squelch coding, and other parameters unique to that
channel.
Conventional Analog and SMARTNET/SmartZone
Operation
•
Conventional Project 25 Mode - A channel selects a
specific radio channel, NAC squelch coding, and other
parameters unique to that channel.
460 Scrambling (Transcrypt)
Conventional Project 25 Operation
•
SMARTNET/SmartZone Operation - A channel
selects a specific talk group, announcement group,
emergency group, and other parameters unique to that
channel.
DES-OFB
1.2.7 PROGRAMMING
Transceiver programming is performed using a
PC-compatible computer and an E.F. Johnson 5100
series programming cable and PCTrunk™ programming software (see Table 1-1). Programming is
described in Section 3.
A maximum of up to 256 channels can be
programmed with the preceding modes. The conventional system can be programmed with up to 256 channels, and each of the SMARTNET/SmartZone systems
can be programmed with up to 256 talk groups
(channels).
1.2.8 ALIGNMENT
Transceiver alignment is performed using the
same computer and cable used for programming (see
preceding section). In addition, special PCTune™
software, the Radio Interface Box (RIB), and a
computer cable are required. All adjustments are made
using the software (no manual adjustments are
required). Refer to Section 5 for alignment
information.
Therefore it is theoretically possible to program
any combination of these systems that produces up to
256 total channels. However, the maximum number
may be limited by the available memory. For example,
since more memory is required to program a
SMARTNET system than a conventional system, the
total number of channels decreases as the number of
SMARTNET systems increases. The programming
software displays a bar graph which shows the amount
of available memory space that is used by the current
data. Refer to Section 3.1.10 for more information.
1.3 PRODUCT WARRANTY
Zones
The warranty statement for this transceiver is
available from your product supplier or from the
Warranty Department, E.F. Johnson Company, 299
Johnson Avenue, P.O. Box 1249, Waseca, MN 560930514. This information may also be requested from the
Warranty Department by phone as described in
Section 1.7. The Warranty Department may also be
contacted for Warranty Service Reports, claim forms,
or any other questions concerning warranties or
warranty service.
A zone is a collection of up to 16 channels of any
type (conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone). For
example, a zone could include 12 conventional channels and 4 SMARTNET channels. Zones are similar to
banks used in other E.F. Johnson transceivers. One use
of zones may be to program the channels used for
operation in a specific geographical area. Up to 16
zones can be programmed.
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1.4 PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN
E (Encryption and Security Software)
A - No encryption
B - SC20-460
C - SC20-DES/460
The following is a breakdown of the part number
used to identify this transceiver. Some combinations
are not available.
1.5 TRANSCEIVER IDENTIFICATION
242-51FT-SEC-OADE
The transceiver identification number is printed
on a label that is attached to the chassis. The following
information is contained in the identification number:
F (Frequency Band)
1 - VHF (136-174 MHz)
3 - UHF (403-470 MHz)
4 - UHF (450-512 MHz)
8 - 800 MHz
Model
From P.N.
51xx
T (Type)
0 - Standard
1 - Intrinsically Safe
0 = Analog
1 = Digital
S (Signaling, Primary)
0 - Analog
1 - Digital/Analog
3 - Digital/Analog, SMARTNET II
5 - Digital/Analog, SmartZone
7 - Project 25 Trunking
Warranty
Revision Manufacture
Plant Number
Letter
Date
Week No.
of Year
23 1
12345
A = Waseca
Last Digit of Year
1.6 ACCESSORIES
The accessories available for this transceiver are
listed in Table 1-1. A brief description of some of
these accessories follows:
E (Encryption, Hardware)
0 - No encryption
5 - Project 25 DES
Battery, NiMH - The 3500 mAH nickel-metal
hydride battery provides up to 16 hours of operation at
a 5-5-90 duty cycle.
C (Configuration)
2 - 6-Key, w/accessories
3 - DTMF, w/accessories
7 - 6-Key, w/o accessories
8 - DTMF, w/o accessories
Battery, NiCd - The 1500 mAH nickel-cadmium
battery provides up to 8 hours of operation at a 5-5-90
duty cycle.
O (Options, Installed Conventional)
A - No installed options, conventional
Charger, Single-Unit Rapid - Charges one battery at
a time. Typical charge time for the NiMH battery
packs is 1-3 hours. Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery pack.
A (Analog or Additional Signaling)
A - No additional signaling
C - SMARTNET II (analog or digital/analog)
DE - SmartZone (analog or digital/analog)
Charger, Six-Unit Multi - Charges up to six NiMH
batteries at a time. The optional wall mounting kit
allows this charger to be mounted on a wall. Typical
charge time for the NiMH battery packs is 1-2 hours.
Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery pack.
D (Data Options)
A - No data
B - Circuit Data
C - Packet Data
D - Circuit and Packet Data
Speaker/Microphones - These microphones include a
replaceable coil cord, swivel clip, and quick disconnect latch. A screwdriver is not required to attach or
remove the latch (although it can be secured with a
screw if necessary).
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Table 1-1
Accessories
Accessory
Part No.
Batteries
High capacity (2200 mAH) NiCd (std.)
587-5100-220
Extra high capacity (3500 mAH) NiMH 587-5100-360
Battery Chargers
585-5000-230
Single-Unit rapid, 117 VAC enhanced
Six-Unit rapid multi-charger, 117 VAC 585-5000-240
585-5000-250
Wall mount kit for multi-charger
Antennas
806-870 MHz half-wave (white)
Belt Clip, black 2.5"
Speaker/Microphones
Speaker/microphone, standard
Speaker/microphone, with antenna
Programming Accessories
PCTrunk Portable Programming Kit
(-453 software, -011 cable, manual)
PCTrunk programming software, CD
Replacement prog cable (cmptr-radio)
Cloning cable (radio-to-radio)
Test Cables and Accessories
PCTune radio tuning software
Radio Interface Box (RIB)
501-0105-013
585-5100-128
589-0015-057
589-0015-058
250-5000-003
023-9998-453
023-5000-011
023-5000-013
023-5000-093
023-5000-095
Radio interface cable (RIB to radio)
023-5000-097
DB9 M-DB9 F cable, 6 ft. (RIB to cmptr) 597-5900-002
SMA F to BNC F adapter
515-3102-050
Encryption Keyloader and Accessories
585-5000-930
Key loader (T3011DX)
585-5000-932
Key loader to radio cable
585-5000-934
Key loader charger (NLN8858)
585-5000-936
Key loader spare battery (NLN9998)
Antennas - The VHF and UHF antennas tuned for a
specific frequency band have a color coded tip as indicated in Table 1-1.
Encryption Options - Transcrypt 460 scrambling is
standard. This type of scrambling can be enabled and
programmed using the PCTrunk software as described
Section 3. For more encryption information, refer to
Section 2.4.13.
Programming Cable - This cable connects the transceiver to the computer when performing
programming.
Cloning Cable - This cable connects two transceivers
together when using one transceiver to program
another. The function is selected from keypad
programming as described in Section 2.9.3.
Radio Interface Box (RIB) - Provides a centralized
control point for performing radio tests and evaluating
radio performance. The Radio Interface Cable is
required to connect this box to the transceiver. If the
computer is connected to this box to allow simultaneous programming or tuning of the radio, a DB9M to
DB9F adapter cable is required between the computer
and RIB.
1.7 FACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Customer Service Department of the E.F.
Johnson Company provides customer assistance on
technical problems and the availability of local and
factory repair facilities. Regular Customer Service
hours are 7:30 AM. - 5:30 PM. Central Time, Monday
- Friday. The Customer Service Department can be
reached using one of the following telephone numbers:
Toll-Free: (800) 328-3911
(From within continental United States only)
International: (507) 835-6911
FAX: (507) 835-6969
E-Mail: First Initial/Last Name@efjohnson.com
(You need to know the name of the person you want to
reach. Example: jsmith@efjohnson.com)
NOTE: Emergency 24-hour technical support is also
available at the 800 and preceding numbers during off
hours, holidays, and weekends.
When your call is answered at E.F. Johnson, you
will hear a brief message informing you of numbers
that can be entered to reach various departments. This
number may be entered during or after the message
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number on your paperwork in case you need to call the
repair lab about your unit. These numbers are referenced on the repair order and it makes it easier and
faster to locate your unit in the lab.
using a tone-type telephone. If you have a pulse-type
telephone, wait until the message is finished and an
operator will come on the line to assist you. When you
enter some numbers, another number is requested to
further categorize the type of information you need.
Return Authorization (RA) numbers are not
necessary unless you have been given one by the Field
Service Department. RA numbers are required for
exchange units or if the Field Service Department
wants to be aware of a specific problem. If you have
been given an RA number, reference this number on
the Factory Repair Request Form sent with the unit.
The repair lab will then contact the Field Service
Department when the unit arrives.
You may also contact the Customer Service
Department by mail. Please include all information
that may be helpful in solving your problem. The
mailing address is as follows:
E.F. Johnson Company
Customer Service Department
299 Johnson Avenue
P.O. Box 1249
Waseca, MN 56093-0514
1.9 REPLACEMENT PARTS
1.8 FACTORY RETURNS
Replacement parts can be ordered directly from
the Service Parts Department. To order parts by phone,
dial the toll-free number as described in Section 1.7.
When ordering, please supply the part number and
quantity of each part ordered. E.F. Johnson dealers
also need to give their account number. If there is
uncertainty about the part number, include the designator (C512, for example) and the model number of
the equipment the part is from.
Repair service is normally available through local
authorized E.F. Johnson Land Mobile Radio Service
Centers. If local service is not available, the equipment
can be returned to the factory for repair. However, it is
recommended that you contact the Customer Service
Department before returning equipment because a
service representative may be able to suggest a solution to the problem so that return of the equipment
would not be necessary.
You may also send your order by mail or FAX.
The mailing address is as follows and the FAX number
is shown in Section 1.7.
Be sure to fill out a Factory Repair Request Form
#271 for each unit to be repaired, whether it is in or
out of warranty. These forms are available free of
charge by calling Customer Service (see Section 1.7)
or by requesting them when you send a unit in for
repair. Clearly describe the difficulty experienced in
the space provided and also note any prior physical
damage to the equipment. Then include a form in the
shipping container with each unit. Your telephone
number and contact name are important because there
are times when the technicians have specific questions
that need to be answered in order to completely identify and repair a problem.
E.F. Johnson Company
Service Parts Department
299 Johnson Avenue
P.O. Box 1249
Waseca, MN 56093-0514
1.10 INTERNET HOME PAGE
E.F. Johnson has a site on the World Wide Web
that can be accessed for information on the company
and such things as products, systems, and regulations.
The address is http://www.efjohnson.com.
When returning equipment for repair, it is also a
good idea to use a PO number or some other reference
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5100 SERIES PORTABLE SPECIFICATIONS
The following are general specifications intended for use in testing and servicing this transceiver. For current
advertised specifications, refer to the specification sheet available from your sales representative. Values are
typical and are subject to change without notice.
GENERAL
Frequency Range
Operating Modes
Zones/Channels
Transmit/Receive Separation
Channel Spacing
800 MHz 806-870 MHz
Project 25 conv. and trunked, SMARTNET, SmartZone, Conventional analog,
Multi-Net
16 zones with 16 channels per zone
Any frequency within the range
800 MHz: 12.5 and 25 kHz
Maximum Deviation
25 kHz analog - 5 kHz
12.5 kHz analog NPSPAC - 4.0 kHz
Frequency Stability
Dimensions (w/o antenna)
Weight (w/std battery)
Supply Voltage
Battery Life
Current Drain (maximum)
1.5 PPM –22° to +140° F (–30° to +60° C)
6.7” H x 2.52” W x 1.9” D (17.0 cm x 6.4 cm x 4.8 cm)
24 oz. (675 g)
7.5 volts DC nominal
13 hours typical w/std 3300 mAH NiMH battery
Standby - 110 mA
Receive (rated audio out) - 350 mA
Low Tx Power - 1.2 A
High Tx Power - 2.6 A (800 MHz)
RECEIVER
Sensitivity
Selectivity
Spurious and Image Rejection
Intermodulation
Hum and Noise
Maximum Frequency Spread
Audio Power Output
Audio Distortion
0.35 µV (analog mode 12 dB SINAD), 0.35 µV (digital mode 5% BER)
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
40 dB at 25 kHz, 34 dB at 12.5 kHz
Any spread within the range
500 mW
Less than 5% at 1 kHz
TRANSMITTER
RF Power Output
Spurious and Harmonic Emissions
FM Hum and Noise
Audio Modulation
Audio Distortion
Maximum Frequency Spread
800W: 3W
60 dB
40 dB at 25 kHz bandwidth
14K0F3E, 16K0F3E, 8K10F1E
Less than 3% at 1 kHz
Any spread within the band
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SECTION 2 OPERATION
2.1 FEATURES
•
2.1.1 GENERAL FEATU RES
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Programmable for the following modes of
operation:
– Conventional analog
– Conventional Project 25 (digital)
– SMARTNET™/SmartZone® trunked (analog or
digital)
Up to 16 zones with up to 16 channels each programmable (256 channels total)
Liquid crystal display (LCD) with backlight
Ten programmable option switches (full keypad
model)
Standard and radio-wide scan modes
Time-out timer
Power-up password access available to prevent
unauthorized usage
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
NOTE: The availability of many of the preceding features is controlled by system operator programming of
your transceiver, installed options, and the capabilities
of the radio system being accessed.
2.1.2 CONVENTIONAL FEATURES
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Up to 256 channels or talk groups programmable
Repeater talk-around
Monitor mode selected by option switch
Carrier or Call Guard® controlled squelch on analog
channels
Penalty and conversation timers
Priority channel sampling when scanning
Busy channel lockout (transmit disable on busy)
460 secure communication available on analog
channels, DES-OFB on Project 25 channels
Individual ID calls on Project 25 channels
User selectable high and low power output
Emergency switch
Keypad programming
2.2 OPTION SWITCH FUNCTIONS
The programmable option switches are as
follows:
•
•
•
•
The F1, F2, F3, and F4 keys on the front panel
The three push-button switches on the side
The 3-position toggle switch on the top panel
The # key on the front panel (full keypad models
only)
These switches can control one function when a
conventional channel is selected and another when a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. The
available functions for each operating mode and the
page on which each function is described are listed in
the following tables. Refer to Section 2.4.5 for more
option switch information.
2.1.3 SMARTNET/SMARTZONE
FEATURES
•
•
Emergency alarms to alert dispatcher of emergency
conditions
Emergency calls for high priority system access
Failsoft operation on a predefined conventional
channel if trunked system fails
Priority group calls detected while listening to other
group calls
Call Alert™ (send and receive pages)
Predefined messages (up to 16) can be sent to a
dispatcher
Predefined status conditions (up to 8) can be sent to
a dispatcher
Dynamic regrouping (dispatcher can automatically
gather users on a channel to receive a message)
Roaming (SmartZone only)
SecureNet™ or 460 secure communication
available
Up to 256 talk groups programmable
Group, Enhanced Private Conversation™, Private
Conversation II™, and Telephone Calls
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Table 2-1: Programmable Option Switch Functions
CONVENTIONAL MODE
Function
Backlight
Clear/Secure
Displayed Information
High/Low Power
Home Zone
Individual ID Call
Keypad Lock
Keypad Programming
Monitor
Normal/Selective
Priority
Radio Wide Scan
Repeater Talk-Around
Reverse Top Display
Scan
Scan Edit
Talk Group Select
Tones On-Off
Zone Select
SMARTNET/SmartZone Mode
See Section:
Function
2.4.4
2.4.13
2.6.2
2.6.10
2.4.9
2.6.16
2.4.6
2.9
2.6.4
2.6.6
2.6.13
2.5.3
2.6.9
2.3.4
2.5.2
2.5.9
2.6.16
2.4.11
2.4.8
Backlight
Call Alert
Call Response
Clear/Secure
Home Zone
Keypad Lock
Message
Phone
Private Call
Radio Wide Scan
Reverse Top Display
Scan
Scan Edit
Site Lock (SmartZone only)
Site Search (SmartZone only)
Status
Tones On-Off
Zone Select
2.3 CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
See Section:
2.4.4
2.7.7
2.7.4, 2.7.5
2.4.13
2.4.9
2.4.6
2.7.8
2.7.6
2.7.4, 2.7.5
2.5.3
2.3.4
2.5.2
2.5.9
2.7.14
2.7.14
2.7.9
2.4.11
2.4.8
DTMF Keypad - The full keypad, 18-key models
include the keys required to dial telephone, unit ID,
and group ID numbers and also to enter numbers for
keypad programming.
2.3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Speaker - The transceiver speaker is located behind
this grill. When a speaker/microphone is used, this
speaker is automatically disabled.
Microphone - The microphone is located in this area.
For best results, hold the transceiver 2-3 inches from
you mouth and speak at a normal conversational level.
F1 - F4 - These keys are available with both full and
limited keypad models, and they can be system operator programmed to control a specific function. The
key functions can be different for each operating mode
(see Section 2.2). In addition, there are keys used for
scrolling up or down in menus (
) and entering
(ENT) and clearing (CLR) information. Other
programmable option switches are located on the top
and side panels (see preceding information).
Front Display - This is an 8-character, 14-segment
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). This display backlight
can be programmed to turn on when any key is pressed
or when the Backlight option switch is pressed (see
Section 2.4.4). This display also contains nine status
indicators which are described in Section 2.3.4.
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Display
Up/Down Sw
Option Keys
Microphone
Option Keys
DTMF Keypad
Speaker
Full Keypad Model
Limited Keypad Model
Figure 2-1 Front Panel Controls
2.3.2 TOP PANEL CONTROLS
Antenna
Connector
On-Off
Volume
Two-Color Indicator - Indicates the following
conditions:
Steady Red - Transmitter keyed, normal power.
Flashing Red - Transmitter keyed, low battery (the
low power mode is automatically selected).
Steady Green - Carrier detected in receive mode.
Flashing Green - Low battery in receive mode. In
addition, when scanning, it flashes when the priority channel is scanned while receiving a message
on a non-priority channel.
Option Switch - This is a three-position toggle switch
that can be system operator programmed to control
some function (see Section 2.2).
Option
Sw
Channel
Switch
Emergency
(Option)
Switch
Figure 2-2 Top Panel Controls
On-Off/Volume - Turning the knob clockwise turns
power on and sets the volume level. Turning it counterclockwise to the detent turns power off.
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2.3.4 DISPLAY
Channel Switch - This 16-position switch allows up
to 16 channels to be selected. This switch operates in
conjunction with up to 16 programmable zones to
allow up to 256 channels to be selected.
Sec
Antenna Connector - Connection point for the
antenna. Make sure that the antenna is tight before
using the radio.
Emergency Switch - If the radio is programmed for
emergency transmissions, pressing this switch alerts a
dispatcher, for example, of an emergency condition.
Refer to descriptions in Sections 2.6.11 and 2.7.10 for
more information.
Dig
Rx
Tx
Pgm
SL Pri
Call ID
Scan
Alphanumeric Display
The front panel display is shown above. In the
conventional mode, if the Display Information option
switch is programed, either the channel number,
channel name, or frequency can be selected (see
Section 2.6.2).
2.3.3 SIDE CONTROLS
Option Switches 1, 2, and 3 - These switches can be
system operator programmed to control a specific
function (see Section 2.2).
The following information is indicated in the
display:
Option Switches
Alphanumeric Characters - These eight characters
indicate the selected channel, error conditions, and
other information.
PTT Switch
Sec - Indicates that transmissions are encrypted (see
Section 2.4.13).
Accessory
Connector
Dig - Indicates that a digital (Project 25) conventional
channel is selected.
Battery Pack
Rx - Indicates that a carrier is being detected on the
selected or scanned channel. This indication is
displayed in conjunction with a green LED on the top
panel (see Section 2.3.2).
Tx - Indicates the transmitter is keyed. This indication
is displayed in conjunction with a red LED on the top
panel.
PTT Switch - This switch is pressed to turn the transmitter on. The indicator on the top panel lights red
when the transmitter is keyed.
Pgm - Indicates that the keypad programming mode is
selected (see Section 2.9).
Battery - To remove the battery, press the release on
the bottom toward the front of the transceiver and slide
the battery outward.
SL - Indicates that the displayed channel is in the scan
list (see Section 2.5.7).
Accessory Connector - Connection point for optional
accessories such as a speaker/microphone.
Pri - Indicates that the displayed channel is
programmed as the current group’s priority channel
(see Section 2.6.13).
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2.4.3 POWER-UP PASSWORD
Call ID - Indicates that the display is showing the ID
of the calling party (see Section 2.7.4).
General
Scan - Indicates that system scan is activated (see
Section 2.5).
The power-up password feature prevents unauthorized use of the transceiver. When it is enabled by
system operator programming, an eight-digit password
must be entered to make the transceiver operational
each time power is turned on. Passwords can be
entered even if the keypad is locked (see Section
2.4.6). The default password is eight zeros
(00000000). Refer to Section 3.7 for more information on passwords.
2.4 GENERAL OPERATION
2.4.1 INTRODUCTION
The following section describes features available
with both trunked and conventional operation.
Features unique to conventional channels are
described in Section 2.6, and features unique to
SMARTNET/SmartZone channels are described in
Section 2.7.
If this feature is enabled, proceed as follows to
unlock the radio:
2.4.2 TURNING POWER ON AND SETTING
VOLUME
1. Turn radio power on and when “LOCKED” is displayed, enter the eight-digit numeric password
using the keypad. As each digit is entered, a dash is
displayed. If an incorrect digit is entered, press the
CLR key and re-enter the entire password.
Power is turned on and off by the On-Off/Volume
switch on the top panel. When power is initially turned
on, an alert tone sounds and the indicator on the top
panel flashes green. If a SMARTNET/SmartZone
channel is selected, the zone alias is then displayed
followed by the unit ID (see Section 2.7.2). The
selected channel is then indicated.
2. When all eight digits have been entered, press the
ENT key. If the password is correct, the display
indicates normal zone and then channel information. If an incorrect password is entered,
“LOCKED” is again displayed.
To turn power off, turn the On-Off/Volume knob
counterclockwise until a click occurs. The display may
remain on for a few seconds after power is turned off.
It is recommended that power not be turned back on
again until the display is blank.
Changing Password
The current password can be changed as follows:
1. The locked mode must be selected to change the
password, so cycle power if necessary to display
“LOCKED”.
The relative volume level can be determined by
noting the position of the index on the On-Off/Volume
knob. To enable a reference tone for setting the
volume, proceed as follows:
•
If key press tones are enabled (see Section 2.4.11), a
short tone sounds when front panel keys are pressed.
•
If a conventional channel is selected and the
Monitor option switch is programmed (see Section
2.6.4), pressing that switch unsquelches/squelches
the receiver and either voice or background noise is
heard. If a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is
selected, the receiver cannot be manually
unsquelched.
2. Enter the old eight-digit password and press the #
key (not ENT). If the correct password is entered,
“NEW PSWD” is displayed.
3. Enter the new password and press ENT. The password is changed.
2.4.4 BACKLIGHT
The backlight for the display and keypad can be
manually turned on by pressing the Backlight option
switch if it is available. The backlight can also be
system operator programmed to automatically turn on
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when any key is pressed. It then automatically turns
off after a programmed delay so that battery drain is
minimized.
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2.4.5 OPTION SWITCHES
The indicator on the top panel flashes red in the
transmit mode and green in the receive mode.
A chirp sounds every 5 seconds in the receive mode.
A chirp sounds every 5 seconds in the transmit
mode.
The programmable option switches are as
follows:
The battery should be recharged as soon as practical after a low battery indication appears.
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F1, F2, F3, and F4 on front panel. In addition, with
full keypad (18-key) models, the # key is programmable (see Figure 2-1).
2.4.8 CHANNEL AND ZONE SELECTION
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The two push-button switches on the side panel (see
illustration in Section 2.3.3).
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The 3-position toggle switch on the top panel (see
Figure 2-2).
To change the current channel, rotate the 16position channel selector knob on the top panel to the
desired position. With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, the selected channel is always indicated by an
alias (name). The alias is also displayed with conventional channels if the Display Mode option switch is
not programmed. If this switch is programmed, the
channel number or frequency may also be displayed
(see Section 2.6.2).
Channel Select
If your radio is programmed with both conventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone channels (see
Section 2.4.12), these option switches can be system
operator programmed to control a different set of functions for each channel type. For example, the F1
switch could select Hi/Lo Power when a conventional
channel is selected and Private Calls when a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. The
available functions in each mode are indicated in the
tables in Section 2.2. If no option switch has been
programmed to control a particular function, that function may not be available or may be in a fixed mode.
Zone Select
A zone is a group of up to any 16 conventional
and SMARTNET/SmartZone channels defined by
system operator programming. Up to 16 zones can be
programmed for a total of 16 x 16 channels per zone or
256 channels. One use of zones may be to select
groups of channels programmed for operation in
different geographical areas or radio systems. If selectable zones have been programmed in your radio,
consult your system operator for more information on
how they are used. Zones are selected as follows:
2.4.6 KEYPAD LOCK
If the Keypad Lock option switch has been
programmed, the keypad can be locked (disabled) to
prevent keys from being accidentally pressed. To lock
the keypad, simply press this switch. Then to unlock it
again, press and hold it until a tone sounds. The
keypad can also be disabled by system operator
programming. It is then permanently disabled and
cannot be re-enabled by the user.
1. Press the Zone option switch and the alias (name) of
the current zone is flashed in the display.
2.4.7 LOW BATTERY INDICATION
2. Use the number keys to enter the desired zone
number or scroll through the available zones using
the
and
keys.
When the battery voltage falls below a preset
level, the radio can be programmed so that any or all
of the following indications occur:
3. When the desired zone is displayed or entered,
select it by pressing the ENT key or waiting 4
seconds.
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2.4.9 HOME ZONE
2.4.12 TRANSCEIVER OPERATING MODES
The radio can be programmed with a home zone.
Then when power is turned on, the radio can be
programmed so that either the home or last selected
zone is automatically selected.
Introduction
Each selectable channel can be programmed for
either the conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone
operating mode. For example, Zone 1/Channel 1 could
be a conventional channel, Zone 1/Channel 2 a
SMARTNET channel, and so on. More information on
these modes follows.
If the Home Zone option switch is programmed,
it can be used to quickly select or change the home
zone. To select the home zone, simply press this
switch. To change the home zone to the currently
selected zone, press and hold this switch until a tone
sounds (approximately 1 second).
Conventional Mode
This is a non-trunked operating mode which
accesses independent radio channels (there is no automatic access to several channels). Monitoring before
transmitting may not be automatic in this mode, so you
may need to manually monitor the channel before
transmitting to make sure that it is not in use. Either
analog or digital (Project 25) signaling may be used.
When a digital channel is selected, “DIG” is indicated
in the upper part of the display. Channel monitoring
and other operating features unique to conventional
channels are described starting with Section 2.6.1.
2.4.10 TIME-OUT TIMER
The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is
keyed for longer than the programmed time. It can be
programmed on each channel for times of 15 - 225
seconds or it can be disabled (not used). If the transmitter is keyed continuously for longer than the
programmed time, the transmitter is disabled and an
invalid condition tone sounds. Five seconds before
time-out occurs, an alert tone sounds to indicate that
time-out is approaching. The timer and tone are reset
by releasing the PTT switch.
SMARTNET™/SmartZone® Mode
This is a trunked operating mode that uses ID
codes to select what mobiles are being called and what
calls are received. Monitoring is performed automatically and special messages and tones indicate busy and
out-of-range conditions. Enhanced features include
roaming (SmartZone only), telephone, private, and
emergency calls, Call Alert™, and messaging. Either
analog or digital signaling may be used. When a
digital channel is selected, “Dig” is indicated in the
upper part of the display. Operating features unique to
SMARTNET/SmartZone channels are described
starting with Section 2.7.1.
One use of this feature is to prevent a channel
from being kept busy for an extended period by an
accidentally keyed transmitter. It can also prevent
possible transmitter damage caused by transmitting for
an excessively long period. Conventional channels can
also be programmed with the Penalty and Conversation timers that are described in Sections 2.6.7 and
2.6.8.
2.4.11 TONE ENABLE/DISABLE
When a SMARTNET or SmartZone channel is
selected or the radio is powered up on one of those
channels, it searches for a control channel and
attempts to register on the radio system. Once a
control channel is found, the alias (name) of the
selected channel is displayed. If a control channel
could not be found (because of an out of range condition or the system ID is not correct, for example), “NO
SYS” is displayed and the radio continues to search
for a control channel.
The supervisory tones (see Section 2.8) can be
enabled and disabled by the Tones On-Off option
switch if it is programmed. When tones are enabled by
this switch, “TONE ON” is momentarily displayed
and a tone sounds. Conversely, when tones are
disabled, “TONE OFF” is displayed and no tone
sounds. If the Tones On-Off option switch is not
programmed, tones are fixed in the on or off mode by
programming.
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disabled and vice versa. More information on these
modes follows.
The control channel transmits and receives
system information to and from all radios registered on
the system. Therefore, once a control channel is found,
it is continuously monitored for incoming call information and is used to make call requests. The radio
automatically changes to a traffic channel to place and
receive calls and then returns to the control channel
when the call is complete.
2.5.2 STANDARD SCANNING
Standard scanning monitors only channels that
are the same type as that currently selected. Therefore, if a conventional channel is selected, only
conventional channels are scanned, and if a
SMARTNET channel is selected, only SMARTNET
channels are scanned. Standard scanning is turned on
and off by the Scan option switch as follows. If this
switch is not programmed, standard scanning is not
available.
2.4.13 SECURE COMMUNICATION
This transceiver may be optionally equipped to
provide secure communication on some or all channels. This feature encrypts your voice so that it can be
understood only by someone using a transceiver
equipped with a similar encryption device and encryption codes.
When a secure call is received or transmitted,
“Sec” is indicated in the upper part of the display.
Secure communication can be programmed on a per
channel basis to operate in various ways. If equipped
with the Clear/Secure option switch and the current
channel is programmed to allow switch selection,
secure communication can be manually enabled and
disabled by that switch. Secure communication can be
programmed on a per channel basis to operate in
various ways. Refer to Sections 2.6.17 and 2.7.15 for
more information.
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To turn standard scanning on, press the Scan option
switch. Scanning is enabled when the “Scan” icon
is indicated in the upper right corner of the front
panel display and “SCAN ON” is briefly displayed.
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To turn scanning off, press the Scan option switch
again. The “Scan” icon is then no longer indicated
and “SCAN OFF” is briefly displayed.
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If the zone or channel is changed while scanning is
selected, scanning continues on the same or a
different scan list (see scan list information which
follows).
2.5.3 RADIO WIDE SCANNING
2.5 SCANNING
Radio wide scanning monitors the channels in the
preprogrammed radio wide scan list (see Section
2.5.5). This list may contain up to 16 channels of any
type (conventional or SMARTNET/SmartZone)
assigned to any zone. Radio wide scanning is turned
on and off by the Radio Wide Scan option switch as
follows. If this switch is not programmed, radio wide
scanning is not available.
2.5.1 INTRODUCTION
Scanning cycles through a list of channels called
a “scan list”, checking each for messages. When a
message is detected that your transceiver is
programmed to receive, scanning stops and the
message is received. Shortly after the message is
complete, scanning resumes (unless it has been
disabled).
There are two basic scan modes: Standard and
Radio Wide. The Standard mode is unique to the type
of channel selected (conventional or SMARTNET/
SmartZone), and the Radio Wide mode is the same
regardless of the channel type selected. Only one of
these scan modes can be enabled at a time. Therefore,
if standard scanning is enabled while radio wide scanning is occurring, radio wide scanning is automatically
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To turn radio wide scanning on, press the Radio
Wide Scan option switch. Scanning is enabled when
“Scan” is indicated in the upper right corner of the
front panel display and “SCAN ON” is briefly
displayed.
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To turn radio wide scanning off, press the Radio
Wide Scan option switch again. The “Scan” icon is
then no longer indicated and “SCAN OFF” is briefly
displayed.
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2.5.8 NUISANCE CHANNEL DELETE
If the zone or channel is changed while radio wide
scanning, scanning continues normally.
With standard scanning, channels can be temporarily deleted from the scan list, for example, if
messages on a channel become annoying. This feature
is not available with radio wide scanning. Proceed as
follows:
2.5.4 SCAN RESUME DELAY
When a message is received or transmitted while
scanning, there is a system operator programmable
delay before scanning resumes. The delay after
receiving a call prevents another message from being
received before you can make a response, and the
delay after transmitting a call ensures that you hear a
response to your call instead of another message
occurring on some other channel.
NOTE: The selected channel and conventional priority
channels cannot be deleted from the scan list.
1. While receiving a message on the channel to be
deleted, press and hold the Scan option switch until
the alert tone sounds (about 1 second).
2.5.5 STANDARD MODE SCAN LIST
2. The channel is then deleted and scanning of the
remaining channels in the scan list resumes.
NOTE: The selected channel is always scanned.
3. Deleted channels are added back into the scan list if
any of the
following events occur:
With conventional operation, up to three scan lists
can be programmed. The list that is scanned is selected
by the Scan option switch as described in Section
2.6.12. Selecting another conventional channel does
not change the current scan list. The scan lists are user
programmable if the Scan Edit option switch is
programmed (see Section 2.5.9).
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With SMARTNET/SmartZone operation, each
channel can be programmed so that one of up to three
different scan lists is automatically selected or scanning is disabled. The scan list assigned to the current
channel is not user selectable, but it is user programmable if the Scan Edit option switch is programmed
(see Section 2.5.9).
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Scanning is turned off and then on again using the
Scan switch.
Transceiver power is turned off and then on again.
The scan list is reselected by pressing the number
key corresponding to the list number (conventional) or by selecting another channel
(SMARTNET/SmartZone).
Another channel is selected by the top panel
channel switch.
2.5.9 PROGRAMMING A SCAN LIST
2.5.6 RADIO WIDE MODE SCAN LIST
When full keypad (18-key) models, conventional
and SMARTNET/SmartZone standard scan lists are
user programmable if the Scan Edit option switch is
programmed and user programming of the list is
allowed. Scan list programming is not available with
limited keypad (6-key) models. Proceed as follows to
program a scan list:
With radio wide scanning, there is only one
preprogrammed scan list available regardless of the
type of channel selected, and it is not user
programmable.
2.5.7 DETERMINING WHICH CHANNELS ARE
IN SCAN LIST
Preliminary
Channels in the standard SMARTNET/SmartZone and radio wide lists are not indicated. With
conventional channels, the selected channel is in the
current scan list if “SL” (Scan List) is indicated in the
upper part of the display.
1. With conventional channels, select the list to be
edited (1-3) by pressing the key corresponding to
the desired list number with scanning enabled (see
Section 2.6.12). If a list is not selected, the last
active scan list is automatically edited. With
SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, the scan list for
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modes, and to Section 2.7 for information on features
unique to the SMARTNET/SmartZone mode.
the selected channel is fixed and cannot be changed.
Scanning may also be disabled on some channels.
2.6.2 DISPLAY MODE SELECTION
2. If scanning is enabled, turn it off by pressing the
Scan option switch.
If the Displayed Information option switch is
programmed, it is usually the three-position toggle
switch on the top panel. This switch selects the
following conventional channel display modes. If this
switch is not programmed or a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected, the Alias mode is always
used.
3. Press the Scan Edit option switch. The alias of the
first channel in the scan list is displayed. If scan list
programming or scanning is disabled on the selected
list or channel, “NO LIST” is momentarily
displayed and scan list programming is not available. Proceed as follows to delete or add a channel:
To Delete a Channel:
Alias - The preprogrammed alphanumeric tag for the
channel is displayed.
4. Select the channel you want to delete by pressing the
and
keys.
Number - The channel number from 1-16 is displayed
as “CHAN xx”.
5. With conventional channels, to delete the displayed
channel and exit this mode, press the CLR (F3) key.
With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, press the
“2” key and then ENT (F4).
Frequency - The frequency of the selected channel is
displayed in megahertz. The transmit frequency is
displayed in the transmit mode and the receive
frequency is displayed in the receive mode.
NOTE: The priority channel cannot be deleted (see
Section 2.6.13).
NOTE: The channel number can also be determined
by noting the number (1-16) indicated by the index on
the channel selector knob.
To Add a Channel:
2.6.3 MONITORING BEFORE TRANSMITTING
1. Press the Scan Edit option switch. The alias of the
first channel in the scan list is displayed.
With conventional operation, you may need to
manually monitor the channel before transmitting to
make sure that it is not being used by someone else. If
you were to transmit while someone else was using the
channel, you would probably disrupt their conversation. Channels are monitored automatically or manually as follows:
2. Enter the two-digit zone and channel number of the
channel you want to add. For example, to add Zone
1/Channel 5, enter “0105”. Refer to Section 2.4.8
for more information on zones and channels.
3. With conventional channels, to add the channel to
the scan list and exit this mode, press the ENT (F4).
With SMARTNET/SmartZone channels, press the
“1” key and then ENT (F4).
Automatic Channel Monitoring
If the selected channel is programmed for Busy
Channel Lockout feature (consult your system operator), monitoring is performed automatically. Refer to
the description of this feature in Section 2.6.5 for more
information.
2.6 CONVENTIONAL FEATURES
2.6.1 INTRODUCTION
Manual Channel Monitoring
The following information describes features
unique to the conventional operating mode (see brief
description in Section 2.4.12). Refer to Section 2.4 for
information on features common to all operating
The automatic monitoring just described may not
be programmed or it may occasionally disable the
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Off - Busy channel lockout is disabled and the transmitter keys even if the channel is busy.
transmitter even if the channel is not in use. In this
case, the channel must be monitored manually as
follows:
Noise - The transmitter is disabled if a carrier is
detected on the channel.
Rx Indicator - With scanning disabled, note if the indicator on the top panel is steady green. If it is not, the
channel is not being used and you can transmit your
call. If it is green, the channel may be busy and you
should not place your call (see next paragraph).
Tone - The transmitter is disabled if an incorrect Call
Guard (CTCSS/DCS) or NAC code is detected (see
Section 2.6.6). An incorrect code is any code other
than the one programmed for the current channel.
Monitor Mode - There may be times when the busy
indication is displayed even though no one is using the
channel. Monitoring should then be performed by
disabling Call Guard squelch using the Normal/Selective option switch as described in Section 2.6.6 or the
monitor mode described next.
If busy override is permitted by programming, it
is possible to transmit even when the transmitter is
disabled by this feature. Simply release the PTT switch
and then quickly press it again.
2.6.6 CALL GUARD SQUELCH
2.6.4 MONITOR MODE
Introduction
The monitor mode temporarily disables squelch
control features (such as Call Guard® squelch) so that
all messages are heard on the selected channel. It also
overrides the Busy Channel Lockout feature (see next
section) and temporarily halts scanning.
Tone or digital Call Guard squelch (also called
CTCSS/DCS signaling) can be programmed on each
conventional analog transmit and receive channel in
any order desired. The reverse burst and turn-off code
are always transmitted and also detected on channels
programmed with Call Guard squelch.
To monitor the selected channel, select the
monitor mode by briefly pressing or pressing and
holding the Monitor option switch (if available). The
receiver unsquelches and a rushing noise or voice is
heard when the monitor mode is enabled. To disable
the monitor mode and return to normal operation,
release the Monitor switch or press it a second time.
The Call Guard squelch feature eliminates
distracting messages intended for others using the
channel. This is done by using a subaudible tone or
digital code to control the squelch. This tone or code is
unique to a user or a group on that channel. This tone
or code is transmitted with the voice signal but is not
heard because it is in the subaudible range and is attenuated by a filter. Call Guard squelch must be used in
both the transmitting and receiving transceiver to be
functional.
If scanning is enabled, pressing and holding the
Monitor option switch monitors the current scanned
channel instead of the selected channel if applicable.
2.6.5 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
Call Guard Squelch Enable/Disable
The Busy Channel Lockout feature (also called
Transmit Disable On Busy) automatically disables the
transmitter if the channel is busy when the PTT switch
is pressed. When a busy condition is detected by this
feature, the transmitter is disabled, “BUSY” is indicated in the display, and a tone similar to a standard
telephone busy tone sounds until the PTT switch is
released. The transceiver can be programmed to
operate in one of the following modes on each
channel:
To disable Call Guard (Selective) squelch so that
all messages on the selected or scanned channels are
heard, press the Normal/Selective option switch (if
available) so that “NORMAL is flashed in the display.
Then to re-enable Call Guard squelch, press the
Normal/Selective switch again so that “SELECTIV” is
flashed. The mode selected by this switch does not
change when other channels are selected or power is
cycled. Call Guard squelch can also be disabled by the
monitor mode described in Section 2.6.4.
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1. Using the number keys, enter the number of the
channel that is programmed with the code you want
to reassign to all channels (only channels 1-9 can be
selected). See Section 2.6.2 for information on
displaying channel numbers.
Tone Call Guard Squelch
Tone-type Call Guard squelch utilizes subaudible
CTCSS tones from 67-254.1 Hz. Although there are
42 tones assigned, those above 33 (210.7 Hz) are
normally not used because of their close proximity to
the voice band which starts at 300 Hz. In addition,
tones 11 (97.4 Hz), 39 (69.3 Hz), 40 (206.5 Hz), 41
229.1 Hz), and 42 (254.1 Hz) are normally not used
because they may cause interference with adjacent
tones.
2. The display then briefly indicates “CODE x”, where
“x” is the key you pressed. The codes assigned to
that channel are then reassigned to all the other
channels in the current zone. The reassignments
remain in effect even after power is cycled.
A reverse burst is transmitted when the push-totalk switch is released and also detected when calls are
received. It is a 180-degree phase reversal for a period
of time determined by the tone frequency, and it eliminates the squelch tail (noise burst) in the receiving
transceiver. Both the transmitting and receiving transceiver must be equipped with this feature for it to be
utilized.
3. To restore all Call Guard codes in the current zone
to the original settings, press the “0” key.
Digital Call Guard Squelch
A penalty timer may be programmed on conventional channels to prevent transmissions for 15 - 225
seconds after the time-out timer described in Section
2.4.10 disables the transmitter. The penalty timer starts
when the PTT switch is released after the transmitter
has been disabled. If the PTT switch is pressed during
the penalty time, the time-out indication occurs again.
A beep sounds when the penalty timer expires and the
transmitter can then be keyed.
NOTE: Keypad programming described in Section 2.9
can be used to change the Call Guard code of individual channels.
2.6.7 PENALTY TIMER
Digital Call Guard squelch (CDCSS) uses digital
data instead of subaudible tones to control the squelch.
This data consists of continuous repetitions of 23-bit
words. No bit or word synchronization information is
used. When the push-to-talk switch is released, a turnoff code is transmitted which eliminates the squelch
tail similar to the reverse burst.
2.6.8 CONVERSATION TIMER
Although there are thousands of possible code
combinations with 23 bits, only 83 are unique with the
data scheme used. The number specified when the
code is programmed is actually a seed for a special
algorithm used to generate the 23-bit data word. The
data is transmitted at a rate of 134.4 bits per second.
Therefore, approximately six words are transmitted
each second. When the data is decoded, 23-bit samples
are taken and then the bits are rotated to determine if a
valid code was received.
A conversation timer can be programmed on
conventional channels to limit the total length of a
conversation rather than just the length of each transmission as with the time-out timer. This timer can be
programmed for 0.5 - 7.5 minutes, and it is reset when
the time between transmissions exceeds the penalty
time just described. A warning tone sounds 5 seconds
before the conversation timer expires. When it expires,
the transmitter is disabled and a warning tone sounds.
The transmitter remains disabled for the length of the
penalty time, and a beep sounds when it can be keyed
again.
Keypad Selectable Call Guard Code (CTCSS/DCS)
If you have the full keypad (18-key) model and
the ability to change Call Guard codes has been
enabled by programming, the transmit and receive
codes from one channel can be temporarily or permanently reassigned to all channels of the current zone.
Proceed as follows:
2.6.9 REPEATER TALK-AROUND
Normally, all your transmissions go through a
repeater which usually increases range. However, if
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If a Project 25 (digital) channel is selected,
pressing this switch selects the emergency mode and if
the PTT switch is pressed, an emergency status is sent.
Radio power must be turned off to cancel the emergency mode on a Project 25 channel.
you are out of range of the repeater, you cannot talk to
anyone else on that channel even though the mobile
you are calling may be only a short distance away. To
allow communication when this situation occurs,
repeater talk-around can be used to allow direct
communication with a mobile without going through a
repeater.
2.6.12 CONVENTIONAL MODE SCANNING
Repeater talk-around can be selected if the
Repeater Talk-Around option switch (if available).
When talk-around is enabled by this switch, “RTA
ON” is flashed in the display. Then when it is disabled
by pressing the switch again, “RTA OFF” is flashed.
Changing channels or turning power off does not
change the selected talk-around mode.
General
2.6.10 POWER OUTPUT SELECT
Selecting a Scan List
If the High/Low Power option switch is
programmed and power selection is permitted on the
current channel, either high or low transmitter power
can be selected. Generally, the high power setting
allows you to transmit longer distances but uses more
battery power, and the opposite occurs with the low
power setting.
With full keypad (18-key) models, one of up to
three scan lists can be selected when scanning with a
conventional channel selected. These lists can be
system operator or user programmed as described in
the information which follows. With limited keypad
(6-key) models, only one scan list is available and it
cannot be user programmed. However, nuisance channels can still be temporarily deleted as described on
Section 2.5.8.
The following information describes scanning
features unique to conventional operation. Scan operation common to all modes is described in Section 2.5,
and scan operation unique to SMARTNET/
SmartZone operation is described in Section 2.7.12.
Pressing the High/Low Power switch toggles the
power setting. The new level is flashed in the display
when this switch is pressed as “HI POWER” or “LO
POWER”. If power selection is not permitted on the
channel, the fixed power level is flashed and no power
change occurs. Turning power off or changing channels does not change the power setting selected for a
channel. Selectable power is not available with 800
MHz models.
Proceed as follows to select a scan list with full
keypad models:
1. If required, enable scanning by pressing the Scan
option switch.
2. To select a list, press the number key corresponding
to the number of the desired list (1-3). The selected
list is then briefly displayed as “Scan x” where “x”
is the list number. The selected scan list is stored in
memory and does not change until this procedure is
repeated.
2.6.11 EMERGENCY MODE (CONVENTIONAL)
On conventional channels, an emergency mode
may be programmed to be selectable by the Emergency switch located next to the antenna (see illustration in Section 2.3.2). Scanning is automatically
disabled in the emergency mode, so transmissions
occur on the selected channel.
Transmitting in Scan Mode
If an analog channel is selected and scrambling is
programmed, pressing the Emergency switch sends an
emergency signal on the selected channel 20 times or
until an acknowledgment is received. Keying the radio
also cancels the emergency condition.
Each conventional scan list can be programmed
for one of the following modes. These modes determine if priority sampling occurs and also the channel
on which transmissions occur while scanning. Refer to
the next section for more information.
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0.25-4.00 seconds in 0.25-second steps can be
programmed.
No Priority - No priority channel sampling occurs
when the list is selected. The radio transmits on the
selected channel.
Lookback Time B - This time determines how often
the priority channel is checked once an incorrect Call
Guard (CTCSS/DCS) or NAC code is detected. Since
it takes much longer to detect an incorrect Call Guard
signal than a carrier, this time should be relatively long
to prevent the interruptions from making a message
difficult to understand. Times of 0.5-8.0 seconds can
be programmed in 0.5-second steps.
Priority/Tx Priority - Priority sampling occurs and
the priority channel is the one programmed in the
selected scan list. The radio transmits on the priority
channel.
Priority/Tx Selected - Priority sampling occurs and
the priority channel is the one programmed in the
selected scan list. The radio transmits on the selected
channel.
Changing The Priority Channel
Priority on Selected - The priority channel is always
the selected channel. The radio transmits on the
selected channel.
If a specific priority channel is associated with
the current scan list, it can be changed if the Priority
option switch is programmed. Proceed as follows:
Talkback - No priority sampling occurs. The radio
transmits on the channel of a call while scanning is
halted. Then once scanning resumes, it transmits on
the selected channel.
1. Select the scan list number to be edited as described
in Section 2.6.12. If a list is not selected, the last
active scan list is automatically edited.
1. Make sure that both radio-wide and standard scanning are off (“Scan” is not indicated in display).
2.6.13 PRIORITY CHANNEL SAMPLING
2. Select the channel that you want to be the priority
channel using the channel selector switch on the top
panel. If the channel is in a different zone, also select
the appropriate zone.
General
The priority channel sampling feature ensures
that when standard scanning is occurring, messages on
the priority channel are not missed while listening to a
message on some other channel. Your transceiver can
be programmed so that the priority channel is a fixed
channel associated with the current scan list, the
currently selected channel, or not used. When the
selected channel is a priority channel, “Pri” is indicated in the upper part of the display.
3. Press the Priority option switch and the “Pri” is
displayed to indicate that the selected channel is
now the priority channel.
2.6.14 PLACING AND RECEIVING STANDARD
CONVENTIONAL CALLS
Priority channel sampling occurs only with Standard conventional scanning. It does not occur with
Radio Wide scanning, when listening to any type of
SMARTNET/SmartZone call, or when transmitting. A
series of “ticks” may be heard and the indicator on the
top panel flashes green when the priority channel is
sampled while listening to a message on some other
channel.
Standard conventional calls are calls to or from
other mobile units on the selected channel. The proper
coded Call Guard signaling (see Section 2.6.6) may
need to be transmitted for them to receive your call
and also for you to receive their calls. Proceed as
follows to place and receive these calls:
The priority sampling times are programmed by
the following parameters:
Placing a Standard Conventional Call
1. Turn power on and set the volume as described in
Section 2.4.2. Select the channel programmed for
the mobile you want to call (see Section 2.4.8).
Lookback Time A - This time determines how often
the priority channel is checked for activity. Times of
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2.6.16 PROJECT 25 MODE FEATURES
2. Monitor the channel automatically or manually as
described in Section 2.6.3.
Individual, Group, and NAC Codes
3. Press the PTT switch and the call proceeds as
follows:
Individual ID - Each transceiver that operates on
Project 25 (digital) channels is programmed with
an 8-digit individual ID. This ID is unique for
each transceiver and can be any number from
1-16777216. When power is turned on with a
Project 25 channel selected, this ID is briefly
displayed.
• If the Busy Channel Lockout feature is programmed
on the channel, the transmitter is automatically
disabled if the channel is busy (see Section 2.6.5).
• Otherwise, busy and out-of-range conditions are not
indicated and speaking can begin after monitoring
the channel as described in Section 2.6.3.
Group ID - Each Project 25 channel is programmed
with a group ID that determines which group of
mobiles will receive the call. A call is received if
any Project 25 channel is programmed with that
group and the correct NAC is detected (see
following description). Group IDs can be any
number from 0-4095.
4. Press (and hold) the PTT switch to talk and release
it to listen.
Receiving a Standard Conventional Call
1. Select or scan the channel programmed for the call
you want to receive (refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6.12
for more scanning information).
NAC - Project 25 conventional channels use a NAC
(Network Access Code) instead of Call Guard
squelch coding (see Section 2.6.6) to control
which calls are received on a channel. The NAC
can be 0-4095, and each transmit and receive
channel can be programmed for a different code.
Other operation, such as monitoring before transmitting, is similar to that of standard analog
channels.
2. When the call is received, press the PTT switch to
talk and release it to listen. If scanning, you may
have to respond before scanning resumes to ensure
that the response occurs on the channel of the call.
2.6.15 DTMF/ANI SIGNALING
To receive a Project 25 group call, the talk group
programmed with the group ID being transmitted must
be selected or scanned. In addition, the receive NAC
programmed for that channel must be detected.
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones can
be generated manually or automatically for ANI
(Automatic Number Identification) and other
purposes. The following options may be enabled by
system operator programming for each conventional
channel:
Viewing Individual ID
DTMF Keypad - Pressing 0-9, *, or # on the keypad
while holding the PTT switch transmits the corresponding tone until the key is released.
Each transceiver which operates on Project 25
(digital) channels is assigned an eight-digit individual
ID. When power is turned on with a Project 25 channel
selected, the individual ID of your radio is briefly
displayed.
Pre-Tx ANI - A preprogrammed ANI sequence is
automatically sent when you press the PTT switch.
Changing Talk Group Assigned To A Channel
Post-TX ANI - A preprogrammed ANI sequence is
automatically sent each time you release the PTT
switch.
If the Talk Group Select option switch is
programmed and user talk group programming is
permitted on the channel, the talk group assigned to a
channel can be changed. This change is permanent
Disabled - All DTMF signaling is disabled.
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(cycling power does not reselect the old talk group).
Proceed as follows:
analog channels: SecureNet™ and 460 scrambling.
More information on these protocols follows.
1. Select the channel to be changed and then press the
Talk Group Select option switch.
SecureNet
SecureNet is a proprietary Motorola protocol that
digitizes the voice and then encrypts it using the DES
algorithm. It provides the highest level of security.
There are two DES protocols:
2. Display the talk group to be assigned to that channel
by pressing the
and
keys. Talk groups are
indicated by an alias (unique alphanumeric identification).
3. To select that talk group and return to normal operation, press the Talk Group select switch again. If
talk group selection has been disabled on the channel by programming, the talk group does not change
and an error tone sounds.
Individual Calls
•
DES (CFB) uses cipher feedback DES encryption.
A disadvantage of this type is reduced communication range when compared to clear voice.
•
DES-XL uses counter addressing feedback DES. It
provides better range but at lower voice quality.
The transmission mode (DES or DES-XL) is
selected by the programming software for each
SecureNet analog channel. If a channel is programmed
for DES-XL, it will also receive DES, but transmissions always occur in DES-XL.
If the Individual Call option switch is
programmed and the radio is a full keypad (18-key)
mode, individual calls can be placed to a specific
mobile radio on Project 25 channels. This call differs
from standard group calls in that only one mobile
instead of entire groups of mobiles may receive the
call. To respond to an individual call, simply press the
PTT switch and begin talking before a call timer
expires. Proceed as follows to place this call:
Each SecureNet capable channel is assigned an
encryption number from 0-15. The key corresponding
to this number is loaded into the radio using the
Motorola key loader. There is a maximum of 16 keys
that can be loaded into the radio at one time.
Transmissions on an analog channel are in the
clear mode if the channel has been strapped to the
clear mode by programming, and in the SecureNet
mode if it has been strapped to SecureNet. If the
channel has been strapped to “switched”, the mode is
selected by the Clear/Secure option switch. When a
message is received or transmitted in the secure mode,
“Sec” is indicated in the upper part of the display.
1. Press the Individual Call option switch and the identification of the last individual call placed is displayed as IDxxxxxx.
2. If required, enter the ID of the mobile being called
using the keypad.
3. Press the PTT switch and begin talking.
When individual calls are received, the transceiver may be programmed to display the selected talk
group, the talk group of the call, or the ID of the
calling radio.
If an attempt is made to transmit a secure
message without loading the corresponding key,
“KEYFAIL” is displayed. The message must then be
transmitted in the clear mode (this is possible only if
the channel is strapped to “switchable”) or the key
must be loaded.
2.6.17 CONVENTIONAL SECURE
COMMUNICATION
460 Scrambling
Introduction
The 460 Scrambling protocol is a proprietary
Transcrypt protocol that is compatible with the standalone scrambling option from Transcrypt. If equipped
There are two different protocols that can be used
to provide secure communication on conventional
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With the SecureNet protocol, the following
receive options can be programmed:
with the 460 Scrambler, a Clear/Secure option switch
may be programmed. Pressing this switch changes the
transmission mode for the selected channel and
momentarily displays either “CLEAR” or “SECURE”.
No Autodetect - Only signals coded like the transmit
signals are received.
In the coded mode, transmissions are in scrambled voice on any 460-enabled channel and the mobile
receiving the call automatically responds in the scrambled mode because the receiver automatically switches
between the clear and coded modes.
Secure Autodetect - Both clear and SecureNet signals
are automatically detected. This mode is automatically selected if the transmit mode is switch selectable.
Proper Key Autodetect - An incoming Securenet call
is compared against all of the available keys
programmed into the radio. If a match is found, the
call is decrypted using matched key.
Although 16 generic codes are loaded, only one is
active and all 460-enabled channels use this code. The
460 scrambling option also provides several other
signaling enhancements including Digital ID, Automatic Status and Location Update, Individual and
Group ID calling, and Emergency.
Project 25 (Digital) Channels
Project 25 digital channels use the DES-OFB
protocol. Using this protocol on digital channels does
not result in the degraded range that occurs with
analog channels. The same transmit mode options are
available as with the preceding analog operation. In
the receive mode, clear and secure messages are
always automatically detected.
Transmit Mode Options
Either the SecureNet or 460 protocol can be
selected, and then the following transmit options are
available for each:
Clear - All calls are in the clear mode unless
responding to a secure call. If the response is then
made within the delay time (see Section 2.5.4), it
occurs in the secure mode.
2.7 SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES
2.7.1 INTRODUCTION
Coded - All calls are made in the selected secure
mode.
The following information describes features
unique to the SMARTNET and SmartZone operating
mode (see brief description in Section ). Refer to
Section 2.4 for information on features common to all
operating modes, and to Section 2.4.12 for information
on conventional mode features.
Switched - The mode is selected by the Clear/Secure
switch. With 460 scrambling, if responding to a secure
call, the secure mode is automatically selected if the
response occurs within the delay time. When the clear
mode is selected by this switch, “CLEAR” is flashed,
and when the secure mode is selected, “SECURE” is
flashed.
2.7.2 VIEWING UNIT ID
Each radio in a SMARTNET system is identified
with a six-digit system ID and Unit ID. To display
these IDs, make sure that a SMARTNET channel is
selected and then turn power off and then on again.
The system ID is briefly displayed as SYxxxxxx
followed by the Unit ID as EDxxxxxx.
Receive Mode Options
With 460 scrambling, clear and scrambled signals
are always autodetected. In addition, the user can
switch between the clear and secure mode at any time
using the Clear/Secure option switch. SecureNet
signals are unintelligible when 460 scrambling is used
and vice versa.
2.7.3 STANDARD GROUP CALLS
Standard group calls are between you and another
mobile, group of mobiles, or a control station (a radio
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at a fixed location). Most calls you make will probably
be this type.
Receiving a Standard Call
When a SMARTNET/SmartZone group call is
received, the transceiver can be programmed to
display the Individual ID of the calling mobile and/or
the received talk group alias. The Individual ID is
briefly displayed when the call is received and the talk
group and channel alias are then alternately displayed
(if applicable).
Placing a Standard Group Call
1. Turn power on and set the volume as described in
Section 2.4.2. Select the channel programmed for
the talk group you want to call (see Section 2.4.8).
A regular or announcement talk group can be
selected.
2.7.4 ENHANCED PRIVATE CONVERSATION
CALLS
2. If encryption is used, it may be automatically
selected. If not, select the secure mode if desired by
pressing the Clear/Secure option switch. Refer to
Section 2.4.13 for more information.
General
Private calls allow you to place a call to a specific
mobile unit. Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™ modes may be
programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio
system. The Enhanced Private Conversation mode is
described in the following information, and the Private
Conversation II mode is described in Section 2.7.5.
3. Press the PTT switch and when the alert tone
sounds, begin talking. Other indications that may
occur are as follows:
•
•
If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not
have the proper encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is
displayed and the call must be made in the clear
mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch
if enabled on the channel).
The Private Call option switch is required to
place these calls, and either that switch or the Call
Response option switch is required to receive them.
Proceed as follows.
If the busy tone sounds and “BUSY” is displayed,
the system is busy. Release the PTT switch and
wait for the call back tone to sound. Then press the
PTT switch within 3 seconds and begin talking.
•
If a continuous tone sounds while pressing the
PTT switch and “NO SYS” is displayed, you may
be out-of-range. Drive closer or away from
shielding objects and try again.
•
If your unit ID is invalid, the call is being made to
an invalid group ID, or group calls are not allowed,
“REJECT” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.
Placing an Enhanced Private Conversation Call
This call can be initiated by selecting the unit ID
from a call list (list entry) or by directly entering it
using the keypad (direct entry). Direct entry is available with full keypad (18-key) models only. Proceed
as follows:
List Entry Method
•
If an attempt is made to select the secure mode and
there is no available secure channel, “NO SEC” is
flashed and the call continues in the clear mode.
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
momentarily press the Private Call option switch.
The tag (alias) of the last ID called is displayed if it
matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last
ID called is displayed.
•
If an attempt is made to change from the secure to
the clear mode and this is not permitted, “SEC
ONLY” is displayed and the call continues in the
secure mode.
2. Enter the two-digit index of the desired ID if you
know it or scroll through the list using the
and
keys until you find the desired ID. Press the
CLR key to cancel the call.
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3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display
then indicates the alias of the destination radio. If
the entered digits do not correspond to a valid list
entry, “INVALID” is displayed and an error tone
sounds. Proceed to the bulleted list following the
next method for other conditions that may occur
next.
•
If the called party answers but the radio system is
busy, four low tones sound and “BUSY” is
displayed. When the system is no longer busy, the
call back tone sounds.
•
If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not
have the proper encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is
displayed and the call must be made in the clear
mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch
if enabled on the channel).
•
If an out-of-range condition exists or the radio
system is not in service, “LOST CALL” is
displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the
call by pressing the CLR key.
Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
press and hold the Private Call option switch until a
tone sounds (approximately 1 second). The last ID
called is displayed.
2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the ID (all six digits) of the
mobile unit you are calling. To erase the last digit,
press the
key, and to cancel the call, press the
CLR key.
Receiving an Enhanced Private Conversation Call
These calls are automatically received if a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. Proceed
as follows:
3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. If the
entered ID did not contain six digits, “INVALID” is
momentarily displayed, an error tone sounds, and
the call is not initiated. If the entered ID is valid, the
display indicates the alias of the ID if it matches an
ID in your call list. Otherwise, the ID you entered
continues to be displayed. Any of the following
conditions may then occur:
•
If the radio you are calling is on the air, “WAIT” is
displayed and telephone type “ringing” is heard
for 20 seconds or until the called party answers.
•
If the called party answers and the call is
successful, the person’s voice is heard and the call
is carried on the same as a group call. To end the
call at any time, press the CLR key.
•
If the called party does not answer within 20
seconds, “NO ANS” is displayed and a continuous
tone sounds. End the call by pressing the CLR key.
•
If the called radio is not in service, no ringing is
heard, “NO ACK” is displayed, and a continuous
tone sounds. End the call by pressing the CLR key.
•
If neither your radio nor the radio being called is
authorized to make unit-to-unit calls, “REJECT”
is displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the
call by pressing the CLR key.
1. When a call is received, a recurring unit call tone
(three beeps) sounds for up to 20 seconds and
“CALL” is displayed.
2. To answer the call, press the Private Call option
switch and then the PTT switch and begin talking.
The alias of the incoming call is displayed if the ID
is in your call list. Otherwise, the unit ID is
displayed. NOTE: If the Private Call option switch
is not pressed before the PTT switch, a group call is
transmitted on the selected group.
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•
To end the call when the conversation is complete
or at any other time, press the CLR key.
•
If unit-to-unit (private) calls are not permitted
(Private Call switch not programmed), press the
Call Response option switch, if available, to
answer the call.
•
If the call is not answered within 20 seconds, it is
automatically terminated.
•
If the radio system is busy, four low tones sound
and “BUSY” is displayed. When the system is no
longer busy, the call back tone (four beeps) is
heard and your radio automatically starts transmitting. Press the PTT switch to continue the call.
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2.7.5 PRIVATE CONVERSATION II CALLS
2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the ID (all six digits) of the
mobile unit you are calling. To erase the last digit,
press the
key, and to cancel the call, press the
CLR key.
General
Private calls allow you to place a call to a specific
mobile unit. Either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Private Conversation II™ modes may be
programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio
system. Operation in the Enhanced Private Conversation mode was described in Section 2.7.4, and operation in the Private Conversation II mode is described
in the following information.
3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. If the
entered ID did not contain six digits, “INVALID” is
momentarily displayed, an error tone sounds, and
the call is not initiated. If the entered ID is valid, the
display indicates the alias of the ID if it matches an
ID in your call list. Otherwise, the ID you entered
continues to be displayed. Any of the following
conditions may then occur.
The Private Call option switch is required to
place these calls, and either that switch or the Call
Response option switch is required to receive them.
Proceed as follows.
•
If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not
have the proper encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is
displayed and the call must be made in the clear
mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch
if enabled on the channel).
•
If the called party answers and the call is
successful, the person’s voice is heard and the call
is carried on the same as a group call. To end the
call at any time, press the CLR key.
•
If the radio system is busy, four low tones sound
and the “BUSY” is displayed. When the system is
no longer busy, the call back tone (four beeps) is
heard and a channel is automatically acquired.
Press the PTT switch to continue the call.
Placing a Private Conversation II Call
This call can be initiated by selecting the unit ID
from a call list (list entry) or by directly entering it
using the keypad (direct entry). Direct entry is available with full keypad (18-key) models only. Proceed
as follows:
List Entry Method
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
momentarily press the Private Call option switch.
The tag (alias) of the last ID called is displayed if it
matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last
ID called is displayed.
Receiving a Private Conversation II Call
2. Enter the two-digit index of the desired ID if you
know it or scroll through the list using the
and
keys until you find the desired ID. Press the
CLR key to cancel the call.
Unit-to-unit calls are automatically received if a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. Proceed
as follows:
3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display
then indicates the alias of the destination radio. Wait
approximately 1 second and then begin talking.
Proceed to the bulleted list which follows the next
method for conditions that may then occur.
1. When a call is received, an alert tone sounds and the
caller’s voice is heard. While voice is heard,
“CALL” is displayed.
2. To answer the call, press the Private Call option
switch and then the PTT switch and begin talking.
The alias of the incoming call is displayed if the ID
is in your call list. Otherwise, the unit ID is
displayed. NOTE: If the Private Call option switch
is not pressed before the PTT switch, a group call is
transmitted on the selected group.
Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
press and hold the Private Call option switch until a
tone sounds (approximately 1 second). The last ID
called is displayed.
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•
•
Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)
To end the call when the conversation is complete
or at any other time, press the CLR key. If the call
is not answered within 20 seconds, it is automatically terminated.
If private calls are not permitted (Private Call
switch not programmed), press the Call Response
option switch, if available, to answer the call.
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
press and hold the Phone option switch until a tone
sounds (approximately 1 second). The display indicates the alias of the last called telephone number if
it is in your phone number list. Otherwise, the last
eight digits of the last called telephone number are
displayed.
2.7.6 TELEPHONE CALLS
2. Enter the number using the 0-9,
, and # keys. To
enter a pause (indicated by “P”), press
and then
#. To erase the last digit, press the
key. The
number scrolls to the left in the display so that the
eight right-most digits are always displayed.
Numbers up to 16 digits (including pauses) can be
entered. Press the CLR key to cancel the call.
General
Telephone calls allow you to place and receive
calls over the public telephone system using your
transceiver. If your transceiver is programmed for telephone calls (Phone option switch programmed), they
are placed and received as follows:
3. Press the PTT switch or the ENT key to initiate the
call. The display indicates “WAIT” while the
connection to the phone system is occurring. Once
connected, the normal dial tone is heard and the
alias of the number being called is displayed. The
radio then automatically dials the telephone number
and the normal ringing or busy tone is heard. Any of
the following conditions may then occur.
Placing a Telephone Call
Telephone calls can be placed by selecting the
number from a preprogrammed phone number list (list
entry) or by directly entering it using the keypad
(direct entry). Direct entry is available with full
keypad (18-key) models only. Proceed as follows:
List Entry Method
•
After the called party answers, press the PTT
switch to talk and release it to listen. You cannot
talk and listen at the same time because the radio
cannot transmit and receive at the same time. Each
time the PTT switch is released, a tone is heard by
the other party that indicates when a response can
be made. To end the call when the conversation is
complete or at any other time, press the CLR key.
•
If the selected number is not valid, “INVALID” is
momentarily displayed, an error tone sounds, and
the call is not initiated. Select a valid number.
•
If enabled by system operator programming, a
number can be dialed during a call by simply
holding down the PTT switch and dialing the
number.
•
If an out-of-range condition exists or the radio
system is not in service, “NO PHONE” is
displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the
call by pressing the CLR key.
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
momentarily press the Phone option switch. The
display indicates the alias of the last called telephone number if it is in your phone number list.
Otherwise, the last eight digits of the last called telephone number are displayed.
2. Enter the index of the desired telephone number if
you know it or scroll through the list using the
and
keys until you find the desired number.
Press the CLR key to cancel the call.
3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display
indicates “WAIT” while the connection to the phone
system is occurring. Once connected, the normal
dial tone is heard and the alias of the number being
called is displayed. The radio then automatically
dials the telephone number and the normal ringing
or busy tone is heard. Proceed to the bulleted list
which follows the next method for conditions that
may then occur.
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•
•
•
If you are not authorized to make telephone calls,
“REJECT” is displayed and a continuous tone
sounds. End the call by pressing the CLR key.
List Entry Method
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
momentarily press the Call Alert option switch. The
tag (alias) of the last ID called is displayed if it
matches an ID in your call list. Otherwise, the last
ID called is displayed.
If the radio system is busy, “BUSY” is displayed
and a busy tone sounds. The call automatically
proceeds when the radio system becomes available. If the call is ended before it proceeds, your
position in queue is lost.
2. Enter the index of the desired ID if you know it or
scroll through the list using the
and
keys
until you find the desired ID. Press the CLR key to
cancel the call.
If in the secure mode and your transceiver does not
have the proper encryption key, “KEYFAIL” is
displayed and the call must be made in the clear
mode (selected by the Clear/Secure option switch
if enabled on the channel).
Answering a Telephone Call
3. Press the PTT switch to send the page. The display
then indicates the alias of the radio being paged.
Proceed to the bulleted list which follows the next
method for conditions that may then occur.
Telephone calls are automatically received if a
SMARTNET/SmartZone channel is selected. Proceed
as follows:
Direct Entry Method (Full Keypad Models Only)
1. When a telephone call is received, “ringing” similar
to a standard telephone is heard and the display indicates “PHONE”.
1. With a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected,
press and hold the Call Alert option switch until a
tone sounds (approximately 1 second). The last ID
called or paged is displayed.
2. To answer the call, press the Phone option switch
and then press the PTT switch to talk and release it
to listen.
2. Using the 0-9 keys, enter the 6-digit ID of the unit
you are calling. To erase the last digit, press the
key or press the CLR key to cancel the page.
3. To end the call when the conversation is complete or
at any other time, press the CLR key. Also press the
CLR key to ignore an incoming call and end it
without answering.
3. Press the PTT switch to send the page. If the entered
ID is invalid, “INVALID” is momentarily displayed
and the page is not sent. If the entered ID is valid, the
display indicates the alias of the ID if it matches an
ID in your call list. Otherwise, the ID you entered
continues to be displayed. The page is then sent and
any of the following conditions may then occur.
2.7.7 CALL ALERT
The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent
and received. Proceed as follows:
•
If the radio you are paging is on the air and received
your page, a signaling success tone (six beeps)
sounds. The alias of the selected channel is then
displayed continuously.
•
If the radio you are paging is not in service, a tone
sounds and “NO ACK” is displayed after trying for
6 seconds. Press the CLR key to cancel the page or
try again.
Sending a Page
Pages can be placed by selecting the unit ID from
a preprogrammed list (list entry) or by directly
entering it using the keypad (direct entry). Direct entry
is available with full keypad (18-key) models only.
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2. To change the displayed status, enter the index of the
desired status if you know it or scroll through the list
using the
and
keys until you find the desired
status. Press the CLR key to cancel this function.
Answering a Page
1. When a page is received, the display indicates
“PAGE” and a recurring received page tone sounds
(five beeps) sounds.
3. Press the PTT switch to send the status. When the
message is received and acknowledged by the
dispatcher, a signaling success tone (six beeps)
sounds and the display returns to the normal channel
indication. If there is no acknowledgment after 6
seconds, a tone sounds and “NO ACK” is displayed.
Press the CLR key to return to normal operation.
2. To clear and ignore the page, press the CLR key.
NOTE: If the CLR key is programmed for the
Private Call function, it will not clear the page.
3. Answering a page is the same as placing a private
call. Therefore, press the Private Call option switch
and follow the instructions for placing a private call
in Sections 2.7.4 or 2.7.5, whichever is applicable.
2.7.10 EMERGENCY ALARM AND
EMERGENCY CALL
2.7.8 MESSAGING
Emergency alarms and emergency calls are separate functions that can be individually programmed on
SMARTNET/SmartZone channels. The Emergency
switch is pressed to initiate these features. This switch
is the orange button located next to the antenna
connector.
The messaging feature allows preprogrammed
messages to be sent to your dispatcher. Up to 16
messages can be preprogrammed, and they are identified by a tag (alias). If a Message option switch is
programmed, messages are sent as follows:
An emergency alarm is a special data transmission to alert your dispatcher of an emergency situation,
and an emergency call is an urgent request for access
to a voice channel. The emergency alarm and call are
transmitted on the emergency talk group or announcement group that has been preprogrammed by your
system operator on the currently selected channel.
Proceed as follows:
1. Momentarily press the Message option switch. The
alias of the last message sent is displayed.
2. Enter the index of the desired message if you know
it or scroll through the list using the
and
keys
until you find the desired message. Press the CLR
key to cancel the message.
3. Press the PTT switch to send the message. When the
message is received and acknowledged by the
dispatcher, a signaling success tone (six beeps)
sounds and the display returns to the normal channel
indication. If there is no acknowledgment after 6
seconds, a tone sounds and “NO ACK” is displayed.
Press the CLR key to return to normal operation.
1. To transmit an emergency alarm, select a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel that has that feature
enabled and then press the Emergency option
switch.
2. The emergency alarm is then transmitted and
“EMERGNCY” is indicated in the display for a
short time. Transmitting continues until an acknowledgment is received (indicated by two beeps) or the
programmed number of attempts have occurred.
Silent operation may also be programmed in which
case no audio or visual indication of the alarm condition occurs.
2.7.9 SENDING STATUS CONDITIONS
The status feature allows you to send your current
status to your dispatcher. Up to eight status conditions
can be preprogrammed, and they are identified by an
alias (name). If the Status option switch is
programmed, status conditions are sent as follows:
3. To transmit an emergency call, press the Emergency
option switch with a SMARTNET/SmartZone channel selected that has that feature enabled. Then manually press the PTT switch and begin speaking as
1. Momentarily press the Status option switch. The
alias of the last status sent is displayed.
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When responding to messages in the scan mode,
programming determines if the response always
occurs on the talk group of the call or the selected talk
group (if they are different). Transmissions occurring
at other times always occur on the selected talk group.
with a standard call. All calls that follow are then
emergency calls and they occur on the emergency
talk group.
4. To exit the emergency mode, power must be turned
off and then on again.
2.7.13 DYNAMIC REGROUPING
2.7.11 FAILSOFT OPERATION
The dynamic regrouping feature allows a
dispatcher to switch users to a dynamically defined
channel to receive an important message. Dynamic
regrouping operates as follows:
If a failure occurs in the SMARTNET/SmartZone system so that it cannot be used, the transceiver
automatically enters the failsoft mode. When this
mode is selected, the display alternately indicates
“FAILSOFT” and the alias of the selected channel.
1. When this command is received, the alternating
dynamic regrouping tone sounds, the transceiver
automatically changes to the regrouping channel,
and the display alternately indicates “REGROUP”
and the alias of the selected channel. All transmitting and receiving then occurs on this channel.
When in the failsoft mode, operation is in the
conventional mode on a preprogrammed failsoft
channel. If a transmission is attempted before a failsoft
channel is located, a continuous tone sounds until the
PTT switch is released. When the radio system returns
to normal operation, this condition is automatically
detected and normal operation resumes.
2. To reset all talk and announcement groups to normal
so that only the designated regrouping channel is on
the dynamic group, manually select the designated
regrouping channel if you know it. If this channel is
not selected or there is no designated regrouping
channel, all transmissions occur on the dynamically
assigned group regardless of which channel is
selected, and the regrouping tone sounds each time
the PTT switch is pressed.
2.7.12 SMARTNET/SMARTZONE SCANNING
Scanning on a SMARTNET/Smartzone channel
is similar to the standard and radio wide scanning
described in Section 2.5. Each channel can be
programmed with a different scan list that includes up
to 16 channels, one of which can be a priority channel.
These scan lists are user programmable if the Scan
Edit option switch is programmed, and nuisance channels can be temporarily deleted (see Section 2.5.8).
3. When regrouping is canceled by the dispatcher,
transceiver operation returns to normal.
2.7.14 SMARTZONE FEATURES
Scanning is enabled/disabled by the Scan option
switch. In addition, channels can be programmed so
that scanning automatically starts whenever the
channel is selected. Scanning is temporarily disabled
and “Scan” turns off if a channel is selected that has
scanning disabled. Then when a channel is selected
again that permits scanning, it is automatically
re-enabled.
Introduction
As described in Section , the SmartZone® mode
provides wide area coverage by allowing roaming
between SMARTNET and conventional sites. SmartZone operation is the same as SMARTNET with the
following additional features.
Determining Current Site
In addition to calls on channels in the scan list,
pages, private calls, and telephone calls are received
while scanning. Messages on the priority channel are
received while listening to lower priority messages.
However, private and telephone calls are not interrupted by calls on the priority channel.
To determine the current radio site, momentarily
press the Site Search option switch (if programmed). If
currently registered on a site, “SITE x” is displayed,
where “x” is the site number. The display then indicates the RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indicator)
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value of the current site as “RSSI x” and then returns
to displaying the channel alias.
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Searching For a New Site
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To search for a new site, press the Site Search
option switch (if programmed) to toggle through the
available sites. “RSSI x” is displayed as just described
and the channel alias is then displayed.
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The time-out timer is about to expire or the penalty
timer has expired (Sections 2.4.10 and 2.6.7).
The conversation timer is about to expire (Section
2.6.8).
The system received your page but the paged mobile
is not on the air (Section 2.7.7).
Telephone interconnect is not operational (Section
2.7.6).
Continuous Tone (Invalid or No Acknowledge
Condition)
Locking/Unlocking a Site
It is sometimes desirable to stay on the current
site regardless of signal level. To lock the radio on the
current site so that it does not search for another, press
the Site Lock option switch (if programmed). The
display then momentarily indicates “LOCK x” to indicate that the current site is locked (“x” is the current
site number). To unlock the site, press the Lock switch
again and “UNLOCK” is momentarily displayed.
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When locked on a site, it is still possible to search
for a different site using the site search function
described in the preceding section. When a new site is
found, the radio is then locked on that site.
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2.7.15 SMARTNET/SMARTZONE SECURE
COMMUNICATION
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On analog SMARTNET/SmartZone channels,
either the SecureNet or 460 protocols can be selected.
Operation is similar to conventional channel secure
communication described in Section 2.6.17.
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On digital SMARTNET/SmartZone channels,
only the DES-OFB protocol is available. Talk groups
can be strapped to Clear, Coded, or Switch selectable,
and clear and secure messages are always
autodetected.
A transmission is being attempted on an unprogrammed channel or a conventional channel
programmed as receive-only.
The transmitter is disabled by the busy channel
lockout feature (Section 2.6.5).
The transmitter has been disabled by the time-out
timer feature (Section 2.4.10).
The transmitter has been disabled by the conversation timer (Section 2.6.8).
An out-of-range condition exists (SMARTNET/
SmartZone only).
A transmission is being attempted before the penalty
timer has expired (Section 2.6.7).
Dynamic regrouping has been exited but the
dynamic regrouping channel is still selected
(Section 2.7.13).
The paged mobile did not acknowledge the page
(Section 2.7.7).
The message that was sent has not been acknowledged (Section 2.7.8).
The status condition that was sent has not been
acknowledged (Section 2.7.9).
Single Short Medium-Pitch Tone
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A valid key has been pressed.
Single Short Low-Pitch Tone
The following calls require their own encryption
key selection: emergency, failsoft, patch, telephone,
private, and system-wide.
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An invalid key has been pressed.
Six Beeps (Recurring)
2.8 SUPERVISORY TONES
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The page was received (Section 2.7.7).
Single Beep (Alert Tone)
Three Beeps (Recurring)
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Power was turned on and a successful power-up
sequence occurred (see Section 2.4.2).
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Zone No.
RAD
PARM
CLR key
ZONE x
# Wide/Nar Band
Clone?
Rx Freq
* Tx Timer
Tx CG/NAC
Tx Power
*Conver. Timer
Tx Freq
Rx CG/NAC
*Penalty Timer
CHAN xx
TOT On-Off
Figure 2-3 Keypad Programming Flowchart
Six Beeps
2.9 KEYPAD PROGRAMMING
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2.9.1 INTRODUCTION
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The paged radio received the page and acknowledged it (Section 2.7.7).
The message that was sent has been received and
acknowledged (Section 2.7.8).
The status condition that was sent has been received
and acknowledged (Section 2.7.9).
Keypad programming is available with full
keypad (18-key) models if the Keypad Programming
option switch is programmed. It is then selected by
pressing this switch and entering the programming
password. This password is a series of eight digits
selected preprogrammed using PCTrunk, and it
prevents unauthorized changing of radio programming. The default password is eight zeros, and the
ENT (F4) key must be pressed after the digits are
entered. This password is not user reprogrammable.
Two Beeps
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The emergency alarm condition was acknowledged
(Section 2.7.10).
Gurgle-Like Tone
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Keypad programming allows conventional
channel parameters such as the transmit and receive
frequency and Call Guard squelch code to be changed.
In addition, several conventional mode timers can be
programmed. It cannot be used to reprogram disabled
or SMARTNET/SmartZone channels.
Dynamic regrouping has occurred (Section 2.7.13).
Dynamic regrouping has occurred but the
regrouping channel is not selected (Section 2.7.13).
Four Low Tones (Busy Signal)
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The radio system is busy or a busy condition exists
when making a telephone call.
2.9.2 MENU STRUCTURE
Four Alternating High and Low Tones
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When the Keypad Programming mode is selected
by pressing the option switch and entering the password, “Pgm” is displayed along with the first menu
parameter “RAD PARM”. The flowchart in Figure 2-3
A channel is available after a busy condition
occurred (SMARTNET/SmartZone only).
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2.9.5 CHANNEL PROGRAMMING
shows the keypad programming mode menu structure
for this radio.
Zone Selection
The information which follows describes how the
various parameters are programmed. When programming is complete, exit the keypad programming mode
by turning power off. Do not turn power on again for a
short time so that the radio has time to copy the
settings to memory.
The zone containing the channel to be
programmed must be selected if applicable. To do this,
with “RAD PARM” displayed press the key corresponding to the zone containing the channel. Alternatively, press the
and
keys to scroll through the
programmed zones and the “RAD PARM” selection.
The zone selection mode is indicated by “ZONE x”.
To return to “RAD PARM”, press the CLR key. To
proceed to channel parameter programming described
in the next section, press the # key.
2.9.3 CLONING
The cloning mode is used to program one transceiver with another with identical information. A
special cloning cable is required to connect the transceivers together. To enter this mode, on the master
(sending) radio, press the # (pound) key with “RAD
PARM” displayed. The clone mode is then indicated
by “CLONE?”. To return to “RAD PARM” without
cloning, press the
key. To clone a radio, connect the
cloning cable, power up the slave (receiving) radio,
and press the ENT key on the master (sending) radio.
When cloning is successfully completed, “RAD
PARM” is again displayed. Encryption keys are not
transferred.
Channel Selection
The channel to be programmed must be selected.
To do this, press the # key with “ZONE x” displayed
as described in the preceding section. The display then
indicates “CHAN xx”. Then to select the desired
channel, press the
and
keys to scroll through
the programmed channels or enter the channel number
directly using the number keys. Disabled or
SMARTNET/SmartZone channels cannot be selected.
2.9.4 TIMER PROGRAMMING
To exit back to the “ZONE x” display, press the
key with “CHAN xx” displayed. To save the selection and proceed with the channel parameter programming described in the next section, press the ENT or
# key.
The menus to program the following timers are
accessed by repeatedly pressing the # key with “RAD
PARM” displayed. To return to the previous adjustment, press the
key.
TX TMR - Programs the transmit time-out timer (see
page 7). Press the
and
keys to decrement/increment the timer in 15-second steps (“0” disables it).
When the desired value is displayed, store it by
pressing the ENT (F4) key.
Channel Parameter Programming
After selecting the channel to be programmed as
described in the preceding section, the following
channel parameters can be programmed. To scroll
through these parameters, press the ENT or # key with
“CHAN xx” displayed. To go back to the previous
field, press the
key. The squelch control parameters
are unique to the type of conventional channel selected
(analog or Project 25).
PEN TMR - Programs the penalty timer (see
page 12). Press the
and
keys to decrement/
increment the timer in 15-second steps (“0” disables
it). When the desired value is displayed, store it by
pressing the ENT (F4) key.
Channel Spacing - Selects either “WIDE” or
“NARROW” band channel spacing on analog channels only. Press the
and
keys to toggle between
“WIDE” and “NARROW”, and when the desired
setting is displayed, save it and proceed to the next
parameter by pressing the ENT or # key.
CONV TMR - Programs the conversation timer (see
page 12). Press the
and
keys to decrement/
increment the timer in 30-second steps (“0” disables
it). When the desired value is displayed, store it by
pressing the ENT (F4) key.
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Receive Frequency - When the Rx icon is indicated
to the left of Pgm and a frequency or eight zeros is
displayed, the receive channel frequency can be
programmed. Press the CLR key to clear the current
frequency and then type in the new frequency. When
the desired frequency is displayed, save it and proceed
to the next parameter by pressing the ENT or # key.
Transmit NAC - When “NAC xxx” is displayed with
the Tx icon indicated to the left of Pgm, the receive
NAC can be programmed the same as the Receive
NAC described above.
Transmit Power Level - When any of the following
indications are displayed, the power output level for
the channel can be programmed. Press the
and
keys to scroll through the choices. When the desired
setting is displayed, save it and proceed to the next
parameter by pressing the ENT or # key.
Transmit Frequency - When the Tx icon is indicated
to the left of Pgm and a frequency or eight zeros is
displayed, the transmit frequency is programmed the
same as the Receive Frequency above.
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Squelch Control (Analog Channels)
Receive CTCSS/DCS - When “TN xxxx” or “DIG
xxx” is displayed with the Rx icon indicated to the left
of Pgm, the receive Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) code
can be programmed. Press the CLR key to clear the
current code and toggle between the CTCSS (tone)
and DCS (digital) modes. Press the
and
keys to
scroll through the available codes. When the desired
code is displayed, save it and proceed to the next
parameter by pressing the ENT or # key.
POWER HI - High transmit power
POWER LO - Low transmit power
POWER SW - Switchable power selectable by
the High/Low power switch. This choice is not
available if that switch is not programmed.
Time-Out Timer - When “TOT ON” or “TOT OFF”
is displayed, the time-out timer can be enabled or
disabled on the current channel. Press the
and
keys to toggle between the on and off mode. To return
to the “CHAN xx” display, press the ENT or # key.
Programming Additional Channels and Exiting
Programming Mode
Transmit CTCSS/DCS - When “TN xxxx” or “DIG
xxx” is displayed with the Tx icon indicated to the left
of Pgm, the transmit Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) code
can be programmed the same as the Receive CTCSS/
DCS above.
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To program another channel in the current zone,
press the ENT or # key to redisplay “CHAN xx” and
then repeat starting with “Channel Selection”.
•
To program channels in another zone, press the
key with “CHAN xx” displayed to display “ZONE
x” and repeat this procedure starting with “Zone
Selection”.
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If programming is complete, exit the keypad
programming mode by turning power off. Do not
turn power on again for a short time to allow the
radio time to copy the settings into memory.
Squelch Control (Project 25 Channels)
Receive NAC - When “NAC xxx” is displayed with
the Rx icon indicated to the left of Pgm, the receive
Network Access Code (NAC) can be programmed.
This can be any number from 0-4095. Press the CLR
key to clear the current code and then enter the desired
code using the number keys. When the desired code is
displayed, save it and proceed to the next parameter by
pressing the ENT or # key.
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SECTION 3 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING
Programming Cable
Part No. 023-5000-011
Figure 3-1 Programming Setup
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3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 PROGRAMMING SETUP
The following items are required to program the
transceiver. The part numbers of this equipment are
shown in Table 1-1 in Section 1. The programming
set-up is shown above.
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Intel® 486 processor or equivalent
At least 4 MB of RAM
A hard disk drive with at least 5 MB of free space
A CD-ROM drive
An available serial port
NOTE: With the descriptions which follow, it is
assumed that you have a basic understanding of how
to use your Windows-based operating system. If you
are not familiar with some of the Windows functions
described, refer to your Help Screens and manuals
included with your Windows software.
IBM® PC or compatible personal computer
Programming Cable, Part No. 023-5000-011
PCTrunk programming software, Part No.
023-9998-453
3.1.3 PCTRUNK SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
NOTE: The -011 cable, -453 software, and a PCTrunk
manual are included in the 5005 Series Programming
Kit, Part No. 250-5000-003.
The PCTrunk software is supplied on a CDROM. Install this software as follows:
3.1.2 COMPUTER DESCRIPTION
1. Make sure that there are no other Windows applications open during this installation procedure. Also,
make sure that the computer meets the minimum
requirements listed in the preceding section.
The computer used to run this program should
meet the following minimum requirements:
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Windows® 3.1 or 95/98 (Windows NT/2000 is
supported only by PCTrunk Version 5.10.0 or later).
2. Insert the PCTrunk CD-ROM in the CD drive of
your computer.
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3. Windows 3.1 - In the Program Manager, double
click the SETUP.EXE file on the CD-ROM or click
this file name and select File > Run.
3.3.1). The two types that are stored for each programming session have the same name but different extensions as follows:
Windows 95/98/NT/2000 - Select Start > Settings
> Control Panel and double click “Add/Remove
Programs”. Then click Install and Next. When
SETUP.EXE is automatically located on the CDROM, click Next, select the location for the startup icon, and enter the name you want to call the
program.
Programming File (.DAT) - Contains all programming information except what is in the following .460
file.
Scrambling File (.460) - Contains all information
relating to the Transcrypt 460 scrambler. This file is
saved only if this scrambling is used.
3.1.7 HELP FILES
4. Follow the instructions displayed by the setup
program. The default directory for the program is
\Program Files\PCTrunk. If you wish to use some
other directory, click Browse and select it or type the
name.
To display help information on the current screen,
click Help in the menu bar or press F1.
3.1.8 SCREEN GROUPS
3.1.4 CONNECTING COMPUTER TO
TRANSCEIVER
General
Connect Programming Cable, Part No. 023-5000011, from the computer serial port to the accessory
jack on the side of the transceiver. Since, this cable
contains interface circuitry, an RPI is not required, and
it has a female DB9 connector for connecting to the
computer. This cable is available as part of the
programming kit or separately (see Section 3.1.1).
The following screen groups are displayed:
Radio-Wide - These screens program parameters that
are the same for all systems and channels. Separate
screens are displayed for General, Conventional,
SMARTNET/SmartZone, and Portable Options
parameters. Refer to Section 3.4 for more information
on these screens.
3.1.5 STARTING AND EXITING
System - These screens program the parameters that
are unique to the displayed Conventional,
SMARTNET, or SmartZone system. The system to be
edited is selected as described in Section 3.1.11.
To Start PCTrunk From Windows 3.1
In the Program Manager, open the PCTrunk
group window. Then double-click the PCTrunk icon.
Channel - This screen programs unique channel
parameters and assigns channels to each zone. The
specific parameters indicated in this screen are determined by the type of system selected in the “Type”
box (Conventional Analog, Conventional Project 25,
SMARTNET).
To Start PCTrunk From Windows 95/98/NT
Click the Start button, select the PCTrunk group,
and then click PCTrunk 5.xx.x.
To Exit PCTrunk:
3.1.9 DISPLAYING SCREENS
Select File > Exit or press ALT + F4.
3.1.6 PROGRAMMING FILE TYPES
The latest release of PCTrunk uses a different
method of displaying screens. Proceed as follows to
select which screens are displayed with the early and
revised versions:
Programming data is stored in two disk files that
can be saved, read, copied, and deleted (see Section
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Data File Name
Radio Wide Screens
System Screens
Conv System
SMARTNET System
Channel Screen
Figure 3-2 Main Screen (Later PCTrunk Versions)
Revised PC Trunk (Version 5.10.0 or Later)
3.1.10 FILE SIZE INDICATOR
Revised versions of PCTrunk use a pane on the
left side of the screen (see Figure 3-2) to display the
screen structure similar to the directory structure of a
hard drive. Click the “+” to expand the branch and “–”
to collapse it. Then to display a screen, simply click its
name. The current screen may have to be closed in
order to select another one.
The maximum number of channels that can be
programmed may be limited by the available memory
space in the radio (see Section 1.2.5). A running indication of the amount of memory used by the current
data if it was downloaded to the radio is displayed by a
bar graph as shown in Figure 3-2 and the preceding
illustration. When the bar reaches the right end, available memory is full and some channels may need to be
deleted to program more information.
Early PCTrunk (Versions Prior to 5.10.0)
3.1.11 CREATING AND DISPLAYING SYSTEMS
With early versions of PCTrunk, the screens are
displayed in cascade style or they can be minimized
like any Windows screen. To cascade the active
screens, select Window > Cascade from the menu bar.
To create a new SMARTNET or SmartZone
system, select Systems > Add Systems and then the
desired system type from the menu bar (see Section
3.3.7). This menu is also used to delete a system.
To pop a screen to the front, click the applicable
button shown below. For example, if the Channel
screen is displayed and you want to quickly pop the
Radio-Wide screen to the front, click the Radio-Wide
button. These buttons can be displayed or hidden by
clicking Window > Toolbar. A window can also be
displayed by selecting it in the Window Menu.
NOTE: Only one conventional system can be set up,
and it is automatically created when a new file is
created as described in Section 3.2.1. Therefore, there
is no option to add a conventional system.
Only one system can be displayed at a time, so
select the system to be edited as described in the
preceding section. Systems are indicated by number
and type. Channels or talk groups for all programmed
systems are set up in the Channels screen. Therefore,
any system can be selected when programming
channel information.
Screen Pop-Up Buttons
(Early PC Trunk Versions)
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3.2 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
3.2.3 PROGRAMMING CONVENTIONAL
SYSTEMS
The following is a general procedure you can use
to program a transceiver.
NOTE: If no conventional channels are to be
programmed, skip this section.
3.2.1 PRELIMINARY
1. Make sure the conventional system is displayed by
clicking it in the left pane or selecting Window >
Conventional in the menu bar.
1. Select a programming file as follows:
Create a New File - To start with a new file
containing default parameters, select File > New
and then the frequency band of the radio (VHF/
UHF/ 800 MHz).
2. If required, display the Conventional System screen
by clicking the System button or selecting Window
> Conv System (see Section 3.1.9).
Open An Existing File - To open an existing file
stored on disk, select File > Open and then the file
to be opened.
3. Program the conventional systems and channels as
described in Section 3.5.
3.2.4 PROGRAMMING SMARTNET AND
SMARTZONE SYSTEMS
Upload a File From a Radio - To transfer a file
from a radio to the computer to edit or use as a
basis to program another radio, connect the radio to
the computer as described in Section 3.1.4. Then
turn the radio on and select Upload from the menu
bar. Only the .DAT programming file is uploaded.
The .460 scrambling file cannot be uploaded for
security reasons.
NOTE: If no SMARTNET or SmartZone systems are to
be programmed, skip this section.
1. Make sure the desired SMARTNET or SmartZone
system is displayed by clicking it in the left pane or
selecting Window > SMARTNET or SmartZone in
the menu bar.
2. Before or after creating the programming file, be
sure the correct type (portable or mobile) is selected
by the Radio Type menu (see Section 3.3.2).
2. If required, display the screens for that system by
clicking the System button or selecting Window >
Desired System (see Section 3.1.9).
3. A conventional system is automatically set up when
a new programming file is created. If SMARTNET
or SmartZone systems are also to be programmed,
set them up as described in Section 3.1.11.
3. Program the SMARTNET/SmartZone system and
talk groups as described in Section 3.6.
4. To program additional SMARTNET/SmartZone
systems, add a new system as described in Section
3.1.11 and repeat Section 3.6.
3.2.5 PROGRAMMING RADIO
(DOWNLOADING FILE)
3.2.2 PROGRAMMING RADIO WIDE
PARAMETERS
When all the required programming information
has been entered in the various programming screens,
the information can be programmed (downloaded) into
the radio. When downloading a file, be sure that all
connections between the computer and radio are
secure, the radio is turned on, and the proper serial
port is selected (see Section 3.3.1). Then proceed as
follows:
1. To display a Radio Wide screen, click the screen
name under Radio Wide in the left pane or click the
Radio Wide button or select Window > Radio Wide
(see Section 3.1.9).
2. Program the applicable information in these screens
as described in Section 3.4.
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Save - Saves the current file to disk using the current
file name.
1. Select Download from the menu bar and then the
file type to be transferred (programming or
scrambling).
Save As - Same as “Save” except you are prompted to
enter a new file name if desired.
•If the power-up password is enabled, the programming password must be entered to download or
upload a file (see Section 3.7).
•If a file is already loaded, the current file is transferred to the radio.
•If no file is currently loaded, a dialog box appears
to select the desired file.
Print - Prints the information in the current file.
Select Communications Port - Displays the Communications Port dialog box which is used to select the
serial port that is used to connect the transceiver to the
computer (see Section 3.1.4).
2. Repeat for the other file type (if required).
NOTE: The information which follows (Sections 3.33.6) provides detailed descriptions of the parameters
that are displayed in the various PCTrunk screens.
Exit - Closes the PCTrunk program. If the current file
has been modified and the changes have not been
saved, you are asked if the changes should be saved
before closing.
3.3 MENU COMMANDS
3.3.2 RADIO SERIES MENU
Menu Bar
3.3.1 FILE MENU
The Radio Series menu shown above selects the
radio being programmed. Select “50xx Portable”.
3.3.3 DOWNLOAD MENU
NOTE: If the power-up password is enabled as
described in Section 3.4.2, the programming password must be entered to download a file. Refer to
Section 3.7 for more information on passwords.
New - Creates a programming file with default
parameters for the selected frequency range.
Open - Opens a programming file that was previously
saved to disk. If a modified file is currently open, you
are asked if that file should be saved before the new
file is opened.
Parameters to 50xx Series Portable - Transfers the
current programming file to the radio connected to the
computer.
Close - Closes the current file. If the file has been
modified and the changes have not been saved, you are
asked if the changes should be saved before closing.
Scrambling Parameters to 50xx Series Portable Transfers the selected scrambling parameters file to
the radio connected to the computer.
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3.3.7 WINDOW MENU
DSP Code to 50xx Series Portable - Used along with
the proper data file to update the radio operating
software.
3.3.4 UPLOAD MENU
Later Versions
Early Versions
The Upload Menu is displayed only in the
opening screen before a programming file is created.
The following options are displayed:
With early versions of PCTrunk, the Window
Menu can be used to select the system to be edited and
also to pop one of the screens to the front. With later
versions, it is used only to turn the status bar on and
off (see Section 3.1.9).
Parameters from 50xx Portable - Transfers the
programming data from a radio to the PCTrunk
program. This data can then be viewed, edited, or
saved to a disk file as desired. Scrambling parameters
cannot be transferred out of a radio for security
purposes.
3.3.8 HELP MENU
Version Information from 50xx Portable - Displays
the software version number and serial number of the
connected radio.
Contents - Displays the help system table of contents.
3.3.5 SYSTEMS MENU
Search For Help On - Displays the search dialog box
that allows searching for a help topic by keyword.
About PCTrunk - Displays the software version
number of PCTrunk and the address of the E.F.
Johnson Company.
The Systems Menu is used to create new
SMARTNET and SmartZone systems. It is also used
to delete current systems. Conventional systems
cannot be added because only one can be used and it is
automatically created (see Section 3.1.11).
3.4 RADIO-WIDE PARAMETER SCREENS
3.4.1 INTRODUCTION
The radio-wide screens program the parameters
that are the same for all systems, channels, and zones.
Separate screens are used for General, Conventional,
SMARTNET/SmartZone, and Portable Options
parameters. Refer to the information which follows.
3.3.6 TOOLS MENU
3.4.2 RADIO-WIDE GENERAL SCREEN
The Tools menu is used to convert files in Format
5.4 to Format 5.5 when applicable. For example, if a
file is in Format 5.4 and new radios are purchased
which use Format 5.5, it can be converted to the new
format using this function.
Band
Displays the operating band selected by the File >
New menu (see Section 3.3.1). The selected operating
band must match that of the radio being programmed.
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seconds that the backlight stays on after it is enabled
by pressing a key (see following) or by the Backlight
option switch.
This parameter is displayed in the status bar with later
PCTrunk versions (see Figure 3-2).
Options
Backlight Keypress - If checked, the backlight turns
on for the Backlight On Time whenever a key is
pressed.
Battery Saver - If checked, the radio goes into a low
current operating mode during periods of low
activity to conserve battery power.
Keypad Lockout - If checked, the keypad is totally
disabled and cannot be re-enabled by the user. All
functions must then be assigned to keys on the side.
Password at Power-Up - If checked, the Password On
Power-Up feature is enabled. Then each time power
is turned on, the power-up password must be entered
to operate the radio (see Section 3.7).
These screens selected in left pane w/version 5.10.0 or later.
Radio-Wide General Screen
Numeric Keypad Present - This is checked if the
transceiver is a 16-key (DTMF) model.
Zones
Power Up On Home Zone - If checked, the home
zone is always selected at power-up.
Total Zones - The total number of zones currently set
up. The maximum number allowed is 16. Zones are
added by clicking the Add button (see following).
Beeps - If checked, enables all tones. Otherwise, no
tones sound (see Section 2.4.11).
Current Zone - Indicates the currently selected zone.
To select another zone, click the up/down arrows.
Zone Alias - Edits the unique alpha identification for
the displayed zone. Up to 10 characters can be
entered. The zone alias is briefly displayed whenever
a new zone is selected. Refer to Section 1.2.5 for
more information on zones.
Add (Zones) Button - Adds another zone.
Delete (Zones) Button - Deletes the last zone added.
Defaults
Home Zone - Selects the zone that is selected by the
Home Zone option switch if programmed.
Radio-Wide Scan List Screen
Backlight On Time - Programs the length of time in
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message is no longer being received. Times of 0 - 7.5
seconds can be programmed (see Section 2.5.4).
NOTE: With PCTrunk, Version 5.10.0 or later, the
following screens are selected by clicking their name
in the left pane, not by clicking the button in the
General screen.
Assign Function Buttons
Clicking Assign Functions Buttons in left pane or
that button in the General screen displays the option
switches. The option switches can be programmed
with a different set of functions for each operating
mode (conventional, SMARTNET/SmartZone). For
example, selecting a conventional channel enables the
conventional functions and selecting a SMARTNET
channel selects the SMARTNET functions. The functions that can be programmed for each mode are listed
in Section 2.2.
Radio Wide Scan List Screen
NOTE: The radio-wide scan list cannot be programmed until all channels to be included have been
set up as described in the Conventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone sections (3.5 and 3.6, respectively).
Clicking the Radio Wide Scan List name in the
left pane or that button in the General screen displays
the preceding screen which programs the radio-wide
scan list described in Section 2.5.6. The buttons and
other parameters in this screen are as follows:
Button - Displays the following
screen that selects the channels in each Zone and
System that are in this scan list. Select each Zone and
then the channels to be included from that zone.
Assign Function Buttons Screen
Program the option switches as follows:
1. In the System Type pull-down menu, select the
mode to be programmed (either conventional or
SMARTNET/SmartZone).
2. To program a switch, click the arrow to display the
pull-down menu and then select the desired function
from that menu.
3. Repeat for all switches and modes to be
programmed and then exit this screen by clicking
the Close button.
Scrambling Parameters Screen
If 460 Scrambling is used (see Section 2.6.17),
click the Scrambling Parameters button in the General
screen to display the following screen. This screen
programs scrambling and other signaling options, and
the Codes screen modifies the list of scrambling codes
which are stored in the radio. The buttons and other
parameters in these screens operate as follows:
Delete Entry - Deletes the selected channel from the
scan list.
Scan Hold Time - This programs the delay that
occurs before radio-wide scanning resumes after a
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Acknowledgment Delay - Delay time from 50-1550
ms before the scrambler responds to information
received from a controller.
System Delay - Delay time from 50-1550 ms
between when the PTT switch is pressed and the
scrambler transmits data over the air.
Emergency Delay - The amount of time the scrambler waits to send the emergency signal after the
emergency switch is pressed. No delay or a 0.5 sec
delay can be selected.
Tx Turnaround - If selected, inserts a delay between
when scrambled information is received and then
transmitted. This delay allows scramblers in the
system to prepare for the new data.
460 Scrambler Settings Screen
ANI at Beginning of Tx - If selected, sends a Flashcall ANI at the beginning of every clear mode
transmission.
Settings Screen
Unit ID - Uniquely identifies the radio for Flashcall
signaling.
ANI at End of Tx - If selected, sends a Flashcall ANI
at the end of every clear mode transmission.
Download ID - This ID must be received by the radio
for it to accept a download of its scrambling
parameters.
Unit-to-Unit Paging - If selected, enables a single
unit page.
Kill ID - This ID must be received by the radio for the
kill operation to occur.
Mute at Power On - If selected, mutes the audio when
powered up until the radio transmits, receives a
Flashcall selective call, or OTAR reprogramming of
scrambling parameters.
Master Code - Displays the master code used by the
scrambler. Two scramblers must be programmed
with the same master code to communicate. The field
is an 8-digit hexadecimal number (0-9, A-F).
Auto Location Update - If selected, causes the scrambler to automatically send the user location every
time it changes.
Radio Group - Sets the group number of the scrambler from 00-99.
Auto Status Update - If selected, causes the scrambler to automatically send the user status each time it
changes.
Sync Code - Scrambling sync code from 0-15. Two
scramblers must have the same sync code to
communicate.
Data Operated Squelch - If selected, causes the
scrambler to mute audio when incoming Flashcall
data is received.
Fleet Number - Number from 0-15 used when
multiple fleets of scramblers are used.
Auto Turnaround Time - Time from 0-7 seconds after
receiving a coded message that the scrambler ignores
the clear code switch setting and forces the coded
mode.
Mute After Emergency - If selected, causes the
scrambler to mute the audio after sending an
emergency signal until the unit transmits.
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Silent Signaling - If selected, causes the scrambler to
send a tone ahead of data packets that forces the
receiving unit to mute its audio before the data burst
is heard.
Quiet Delay - If selected, adds an extra 100 ms leadin delay at the beginning of the silent signaling tone
(if enabled).
Clear Warning Tone - If selected, sends a tone burst
at 5-second intervals during clear mode transmissions. This alerts the listener that the conversation is
not secure.
Codes Screen
Change Password Screen
3.4.3 RADIO-WIDE CONVENTIONAL SCREEN
The radio-wide conventional screen is shown
above, and it programs the following parameters:
460 Scrambler Codes Screen
DTMF PTT ID - The PTT ID is used on a channel
programmed for pre- or post-transmit ANI. This ID
consists of eight digits from 0-9.
Default Code - Code space to use in the radio.
Digital Unit ID - When operating on a Project 25
(digital) channel, this number identifies the radio.
Each radio must have a different ID, and it must be
between 1 and 16777216.
Codes 0 - 15 - Edit the box to enter a code. All codes
must begin with A0. The last six digits can be programmed for any value using hex digits 0-9, A-F.
Change Password Screen
Project 25 Display Options
Displays the following screen which is used to
change the Power-Up and Programming passwords.
The default passwords are eight zeros (00000000).
Refer to Section 3.7 for more password information.
The power-up password function is utilized if “Password at Power Up” is checked on the Radio Wide
General screen (see Section 3.4.2).
These functions select what is displayed when
individual calls are received. If neither function is
selected, the selected talk group alias or channel
number is displayed (see “Individual Calls” in Section
2.6.16). With group calls, the talk group or channel
number is always displayed.
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Talk Group on Rx - The alias of the talk group on
which the call is being received is displayed.
Hot DTMF
Enable/Disable - When enabled, allows the user to
send DTMF tones while transmitting. When
disabled, pressing numeric keys (0-9, *, #) while
transmitting has no affect. This option is not functional with SecureNet operation.
PTT ID - The ID of the mobile placing the call is
displayed.
Clear Alert Tone - If it is enabled, a short beep
sounds to indicate the clear (non encrypted) mode is
selected. This tone sounds with SecureNet and digital
OFB encryption only (not with 460 encryption).
Display Options
See description in Section 3.4.3.
3.4.4 RADIO-WIDE SMARTNET/SMARTZONE
SCREEN
Scan Talkback
When a message is received when scanning, this
determines if the response always occurs on the
selected talk group or the talk group of the call (when
not the same).
Voice On Control
With SmartZone operation, some remote sites are
designated Voice On Control sites. In these sites, if all
available traffic channels are occupied, control channels become traffic channels when additional traffic
channels are requested. The Voice On Control parameters determine how the radio reacts to various situations that may occur. For example, when a conversation is complete, the radio may look for a control
channel that has become a traffic channel.
The radio-wide SMARTNET/SmartZone screen
is shown above, and it is used to program these
parameters:
Enable/Disable - Determines if the voice on control
parameters are active.
Full Spectrum CC Scan
Site Lock Time - This is the amount of time a radio
remains on the Voice On Control site before looking
for another site.
In a SmartZone system, if all potential control
channel frequencies have been searched, the radio
enters a channel-by-channel search across the full
spectrum that the radio covers. The timer sets the time
it performs this scan before it checks the expected
frequencies again. After it checks these frequencies, it
returns to full spectrum scanning. This cycle repeats
until a control channel is found.
Activation Time - This is the amount of time the
radio waits when the control channel comes back
from Voice On Control before it transmits any pending ISWs. This prevents all radios on a Voice On
Control site from submitting ISWs at the same time.
On-Off - Enables or disables full spectrum scan.
Pending Emergency Time - This is the amount of
time the radio waits to submit an Emergency ISW
after the control channel returns from the Voice On
Control mode.
Timer - Sets the time that full spectrum scanning
occurs as just described.
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3.5 PROGRAMMING CONVENTIONAL
SYSTEMS AND CHANNELS
Adjustable Parameters
Busy Override Delay - With SmartZone operation,
this is the amount of time a user must press the PTT
switch to override a SmartZone busy that occurs
because some member of the talk group is present at
a site where there are no traffic channels available.
3.5.1 INTRODUCTION
The following information describes how to
program conventional channels (both analog and
Project 25). Only one conventional system can be
programmed, and it is automatically set up when the
programming file is selected as described in Section
3.1.6. Up to 256 conventional channels can be
programmed (if no SMARTNET/SmartZone systems
are programmed). Refer to Section 1.2.5 for more
information on systems and channels.
Affiliate Hold Off - With SmartZone operation, this
is the delay time that occurs after acquiring the control channel before it sends an affiliation ISW. This
prevents all radios on the system from sending affiliation ISWs at the same time.
Failsoft Inactivity - Programs failsoft operation (see
Section 2.7.11). If the radio remains inactive (no
receive or transmit activity on channel) while operating in the failsoft mode for the programmed time, the
radio momentarily leaves the failsoft mode and
attempts to find a control channel. If “0” is programmed, the radio does not leave the failsoft mode.
The following is the recommended procedure for
programming conventional channels:
1. Program the radio-wide information as described in
Section 3.4.
2. If other types of systems have been programmed,
make sure the conventional system is selected in the
left pane or by selecting Window > Conventional in
the menu bar (see Section 3.1.11).
3.4.5 RADIO-WIDE PORTABLE OPTIONS
SCREEN
3. Program the conventional system information and
then the channel information as follows (both
analog and Project 25 digital channels).
3.5.2 CONVENTIONAL SYSTEM GENERAL
SCREEN
The radio-wide Portable Options screen is shown
above, and it is used to program these parameters:
Standby Chirp - If this box is checked, a chirp sounds
periodically in the standby mode while a low battery
condition is being detected.
Tx Chirp - If this box is checked, a chirp sounds each
time the PTT switch is pressed while a low battery
condition is being detected.
LED Indicator - If this box is checked, the LED on
the top panel indicates a low battery condition (green
in standby, flashing red in transmit).
The conventional system General screen is shown
above, and it programs the following parameters:
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