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LBI-38652

Mobile Communications

MDS
148-174 MHz MOBILE RADIO
COMBINATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY . . . .
FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY . . . .
POWER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
SERVICE SECTION . . . . . . . .

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LBI-38756
LBI-38757
LBI-38758
LBI-38759
Printed in U.S.A.

Maintenance Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL
Page
Frequency Range

Transmit: 148-174 MHz
Receive: Same as Transmit

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Channel Spacing

25 kHz

OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Frequency Stability

±5.0 ppm

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Temperature Range

-30 to +60°C

RADIO DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Battery Voltage

MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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13.6 volts ± 10% (meets specs)
± 20% (operational)

FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Radio Current Drain

POWER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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OFF:
Rx Squelched:
RxOn:
Tx On:

PC PROGRAMMABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Size

170mm W x 216mm L x 53mm H

EXTERNAL SPEAKER (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BATTERY POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TRANSMITTER

EASY ACCESSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5

Tx Two Frequency Spread

26 MHz

SERVICE AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RF Power Output

40 watts (+ 146 dBm, Adjustable 20 to 40 watts)

DETAILED TYPE 99 OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maximum Deviation

±5% kHz peak

GE TYPE 99 FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tx Duty Cycle

20% Intermittent (EIA)

MOTOROLA FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FM Hum and Noise (EIA)

-45 dBc maximum

MECHANICAL PARTS BREAKDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Audio Distortion

5% @ 300 Hz, 3% @ 1kHz, 5% @ 3kHz

MECHANICAL PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RF Load Impedance

50 ohms

Audio Sensitivity

80 mV ±3 dB

Audio Frequency Response

Within + 1 ,-3 dB of a 6db/octave pre-emphasis,
300-3000 Hz (EIA)

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PACKAGE NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURES
Figure 1 - MDS Conventional Radio Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TABLES
Table 1 - Channel Guard Tone Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 2 - Primary and Equivalent Digital Codes (OCTAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 3 - Tone Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 4 - Tone Generator Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 5 - Motorola Type Coder Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 6 - Motorola Group Call Tone Groups (TG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 7 - Motorola Group Call Tone Groups (TG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spurious Emissions
Conducted
Radiated

0.01 amps
0.9 amps
1.5 amps
10.0 amps

-16.5 dBm max (Meets DOC & FCC)
-13 dBm max (FCC)

RECEIVER
Receiver coverage
Factory Tuned

148-174 MHz
150-168 MHz

Rx Two Freq Spread

18 MHz (No degradation)

Channel Spacing

25/30 kHz

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

-117 dBm (.30 µV)

Copyright © April 1992, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications, Inc.

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SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.)

Spurious Emissions
Radiated
Conducted

Meets FCC requirements
-57 dBm maximum

Rx Spurious Response

70 dB minimum

Adj Ch(2-Sig) Selectivity

-75 dB max @ 30 kHz (EIA)

Intermodulation Attenuation

-75 dB minimum

Rx Modulation Acceptance

± 7 kHz minimum

Audio Distortion

2% maximum @ 0.5 Watt (EIA)
10% maximum @ 4 Watts and 1 kHz

Audio Frequency Response

Within + 2,-8 of a 6dB/octave de-emphases,
300-3000 Hz (EIA)

INTRODUCTION
The Ericsson GE Conventional MDS VHF Radio is a rugged two-way FM mobile radio which operates in the 148-174
MHz frequency band. The MDS is a wide band synthesized radio utilizing microcomputer technology to provide reliable
high quality simplex two-way mobile communications. Its
transmitter output power level is 40 watts over the wide bandwidth of each split. The receiver has an allowable 12 MHz
maximum receive channel separation. There are two versions
available, a 2-channel and an 8-channel. The basic radio package includes the following features:
• Microprocessor Control
• Synthesized RF Channel selection (frequency control)
• 7-Segment LED Channel Display
• Multi-tone Channel Guard (CTCSS) Encode/Decode
• Multi-code Digital Channel Guard (DCG)
Encode/Decode

Rx Hum and Noise
Unsquelched
Squelched

-50 dB maximum
-70 dB maximum

Audio Output Power

4 watts, @ <10% Distortion

• Channel Activity Sensing (CAS)

Speaker Impedance

4 ohms

• Carrier Control Timer (CCT)

• Automatic Hook Switch Channel Guard Disable

• 5 ppm frequency stability

MDS RADIO PACKAGE NUMBERS
PACKAGE NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

TLH22
TLH28

VHF 2 CHANNEL, 40 WATT
VHF 8 CHANNEL, 40 WATT

MC3G
ANIR
ZM3L
LS1F
CD1E
PD1A
SU1C
EC1A
MA1L
PS1D
PS5K

• Field Programmable with PC
• Fixed Squelch, threshold programmable
• Internal 4-watt Speaker, with volume control
• Front Mounted Microphone Connector

OPTIONS
OPTION NUMBER

• Type 99 Tone Decode

• Rear Mounted Antenna TNC Connector
DESCRIPTION

DESK TOP MIC
1/4 WAVE, ROOF MT ANTENNA W/TNC CONNECTOR
EXTERNAL WEATHERPROOF SPEAKER AND CABLE
MIL SPEC SPEAKER, 4 OHMS, 5 x 5
SPEAKER CABLE
NOISE FILTER KIT
ALARM RELAY KIT
DOC POWER SET
DESK TOP RADIO MOUNTING WEDGE
240 VAC-12 VDC, 13A 50/60 Hz Power Supply
120 VAC-12 VDC, 13A 50/60 Hz Power Supply

• Rear entry power connections

MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY
A sturdy aluminum casting houses the Main Board Assembly N29/85154001920. There is complete accessibility to the
Main Board with the radio’s top and bottom covers removed.
The Main Board contains the following circuits:
• Microprocessor and associated Logic
• Frequency Synthesizer
• Transmitter Exciter
• Receiver
• Audio Processing (for both transmit and receive paths)
• Tone and Squelch Processing (for both transmit and
receive paths)
• Voltage Regulators

Logic Circuitry
The radio’s logic circuitry includes the 80C535 microprocessor with associated EPROM and Electrically Erasable
PROM (EEPROM) memory and latch circuitry. The Microprocessor controls the functions of the transmitter, the receiver,
the inputs from the operator and the outputs to the operator.

Synthesizer
A programmable Synthesizer generates both transmit and
receive operating frequencies. It includes a synthesizer chip, a
dual modulas counter, a temperature compensated reference
oscillator (TCXO) and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO);
all part of an operating phase lock loop, with its requisite loop
filter.

• ANI Encode
The small size of the MDS radio makes it ideal for front
mounting in conventional vehicles. The radio is operated with
a simple hand held microphone in combination with the following operating controls, all located on the front panel:
• Power ON/OFF Switch
• Channel UP/DOWN Selector
• Volume UP/DOWN Control
• Monitor Switch for Channel Guard Disable
• Type 99 Tone RESET Switch, to reset the tone decoder.
Refer to the Operator’s Manual LBI-38651 for a complete
description of the operating procedures.

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RADIO DESCRIPTION

Transmitter
The radio transmitter includes the Synthesizer’s modulated
VCO and the fixed tuned exciter amplifiers. The exciter amplifiers are wideband, covering the VHF band without retuning.
The exciter output is fed to the Power Amplifier Board through
a coax cable. The exciter provides 35 dB of gain to drive the
Power Amplifier with 2 watts. The transmitter output level at
the antenna connector is factory set for a rated output power of
40 watts. The power control circuit detects the power output of
the Power Amplifier. Using the error signal, the power control
circuit varies the DC supply voltage to the first stage of the exciter. This will hold the transmitter output level constant.

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Figure 1 - MDS Conventional Radio Block Diagram

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Receiver
The RF front end of the receiver includes the PIN diode
T/R switch, the tuned bandpass preselector filters, and the
low noise RF amplifier. The filters have a 12 MHz bandwidth, and are factory tuned for receiving in the 150-162
MHz bandwidth. Refer to the Service Section LBI-38759 for
retuning to a different frequency. The first mixer (with its
low side injection from the VCO) generates a 45.000 MHz
IF signal which is filtered with monolithic crystal filters having a 15 kHz bandwidth. A 455 kHz low IF circuit module
contains the second local oscillator, the second mixer with
low side injection, external ceramic filters, an external
44.545 MHz crystal for the oscillator and the FM quadrature
detector circuit.

Transmit Audio Processing
In the transmit audio path, the audio from the microphone is passed through a 3 kHz low pass filter, preemphasized and hard limited for a maximum modulation peak
deviation of 4.5 kHz. A MIC Mute switch is controlled by
the logic as appropriate for tone or voice modulation of the
transmitter. Channel Guard tones and the A.N.I. signal from
the microprocessor are summed into the audio path before
the gain control. Next, a 3 kHz post limiter low pass filter attenuates frequencies above 20 kHz by more than 54 dB before passing the audio signal on to the modulation input of
the VCO.

Receive Audio Processing
Audio from the demodulator enters the voice path
through a 300 Hz high pass filter, followed by a 3 kHz low
pass filter. A "Receive Mute" switch is provided so the voice
signal can be muted by the microprocessor when it sums its
Alert tones into the path. The "Receive Mute" switch attenuates the voice audio by 50 dB when the Alert tones are
summed into the path. The path is completed with a gain
control, and a logic controlled switch for speaker muting
while transmitting. The audio power amplifier which delivers 4 watts to the speaker is connected on the Main Board,
but is mounted on the aluminum chassis for heat sinking.

Tone And Squelch Processing
The Channel Guard path includes a 220 Hz low pass filter for passing the received Channel Guard tones without
audio. A tone limiter insures a 5 volt pp maximum input tone
level to the microprocessor.
In the Squelch path, noise above the audio voice frequencies is filtered through a 6 kHz high pass filter; amplified
and then limited. A DC detector generates a DC voltage rep-

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resenting the amplitude of the noise. This DC voltage is applied to a comparator. The out-put from the comparator is
fed to the microprocessor The microprocessor squelches the
receiver under conditions of high noise and absence of carrier.
Since the frequencies of Type 99 tones fall in the voice
band, they are passed through the 300 Hz high pass filter in
the voice path. Next, the tones are shunted through a closing
switch and passed into the tone path in front of the tone
limiter. The tone limiter passes the tones on to the tone detector port of the microprocessor.

Voltage Regulator Circuitry
The battery voltage (IGN A +) enters the radio at J11 on
the Power Amplifier Board. From the PA Board IGN A + is
routed directly to the Main Board where it is filtered and
passed through a relay as A + _SW. A + _SW is fed to the
regulator circuits which provide a regulated 8, 5 and 2 volts
to the appropriate circuits throughout the radio. A + _SW is
also fed to the Audio Power Amplifier circuits.

FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
The Front Panel Assembly (N29/85154000950) houses
the Front Panel Board, the internal 4-watt speaker, and all
control switches and indicators for the radio. The panel is
made of highly durable plastic with rounded corners and recessed controls and indicators for passenger safety. The
Front Panel Board mounts on back of the Front Panel. The
following display elements are on the front panel:
• Channel Number Display, 7-segment LED with
numbers 1-8
• Transmit Light, lights when radio is transmitting
• Busy Light, ON when channel is busy
See the Operator’s Manual LBI-38659, for a detailed
description of the indicators, controls and operation of the
radio.
The microphone connector is an RJ-11 type, female connector mounted to the Main Board but located on the front
panel of the radio. A strain relief is provided to secure and
protect the microphone connector. A microphone Hook
Switch with magnetic sensing is provided with the radio to
be mounted externally on the dashboard of the vehicle. Removing the microphone from the Hook Switch disables the
Channel Guard, enabling the operator to monitor the channel
before sending a message.

POWER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
The Power Amplifier Assembly (N29/85154000930) contains the Power Amplifier Board mounted to an aluminum diecast heatsink. The PA Board contains the RF Power Amplifier,
the RF output LP harmonic filter, the PIN diode T/R switch,
and a stripline directional coupler for power output sensing.
The RF Power Amplifier is driven by the output of the exciter on the Main Board, which is connected by coax to the PA
Board. The PA Board amplifies the output from the Main
Board to a level of 40 watts over the frequency range of 148174 MHz. The output of the PIN diode T/R switch is coaxially
connected to the receiver front end circuitry on the Main
Board. The T/R switch has a separate connection to the antenna jack. The IGN_A + External Speaker and External
Alarm lines connect to the Power Amplifier Board at J11.

FEATURES
PC PROGRAMMABLE
The entire personality of the radio is programmed into the
radio using an IBM or IBM compatible personal computer and
the following equipment:
• Serial Programming Interface Module TQ-3310
• MDS Programming Cable TQ-3361
• MDS Conventional Programming Software TQ-3363
The interface module is connected between a serial port on
the computer and the RJ- 11 microphone connector on the
Front Panel of the radio. An RS-232 cable connects the serial
port to the Interface Module. The Programming Cable (TQ3361) is connected from the Interface module to the RJ- 11 microphone connector on the front of the radio. Refer to TQ-3363
for a complete set of instructions on how to program the MDS
Conventional radio.

Tracking Data
The test handset is used to make operational circuit adjustments in the radio using digitally controlled potentiometers.
The resulting "Tracking Data" is stored in the EEPROM personality of the radio. A utility in the PC Programming software
can be used to read the Tracking Data. All programming is
done through the microphone connector on the Front Panel of
the radio, without the need of opening the radio package. The
Tracking Data adjustments made with the test handset include
the following:
• Reference voltage for Transmit RF power output level

• Voltage for VCTCXO frequency adjustment
• Modulation deviation adjustment for VCO
• Channel Guard modulation deviation adjustment
• Microphone gain adjustment, 2 pots in voice path
• Other filter adjusting pots

Programmable Features/Options
Squelch Tail Elimination
Squelch Tail Elimination (STE) is used with both tone and
digital Channel Guard to shorten the noise burst between receiving a call and muting the receiver audio path. This is commonly referred to as reducing squelch tails. The STE burst is
transmitted when the microphone PTT is released. The receiving radio de codes the burst and mutes the receiver audio for
250 ms. The duration of this mute time includes time for the
end of transmission plus that of the squelch tail. The radio
looks for STE on the received signal when the microphone is
either ON or OFF-hook. The STE is enabled for transmit
and/or receive by PC programming the radio’s personality.
Carrier Control Timer
The Carrier Control Timer (CCT) turns off the transmitter
after the microphone push-to-talk (PTT) switch has been keyed
for a pre-programmed time period. A pulsing alert tone will
warn the operator to unkey and then rekey the PTT to continue
the transmission. The timer can be programmed to time out for
15 to 225 seconds in 15 second increments. The CCT will be
the same for all channels in the personality.
Type 99 Decode
Type 99 2-tone sequential selective calling is programmable on a per channel basis, with the radio enabled to decode
only. On a channel where Type 99 has not been selected in programming, the Type 99 tone decoder is disabled. The Type 99
selective calling option operates in either Type 99 Select Mode
or Type 99 Monitor Mode. The default mode can be designated
in programming. See the section DETAILED TYPE 99 OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING, on page 11, for more
detailed information on Type 99 Decode.
Automatic Number Identification (A.N.I.)
As an option, one ID number per radio is programmed on a
per channel basis. The microprocessor generates the special
1600 Hz A.N.I signal which is coded with a 4-bit phase reversing code. It is sent at a 400 baud rate as part of the handshaking preamble to a repeater just after PTT has been pressed, or
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ceived and optionally de modulated by the repeater as part of
the system protocol when so installed.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER (Optional)

Receive-Only Operation

The power connector provides a place to connect an external speaker. The internal speaker must be disconnected when
an external speaker is used.

Channels can be programmed to receive-only operation.
Channels cannot be programmed for Transmit-only operation.
Busy Channel Lock Out
With Busy Channel Lock Out programmed, the radio cannot transmit on a channel already busy. If the channel is busy,
fast pulsing beeps will sound (without stopping), until the PTT
switch is released. The radio must be programmed for, and receiving, the correct Channel Guard. The combination of Channel Guard and Busy Channel Lock Out prevents the user from
talking on a channel that is already in use (busy).
When the Busy Channel Lock Out option is enabled without programmed Channel Guard, the user is prevented from
transmitting over a channel until there is no carrier present in
the channel.
Minimum Volume Level
The Front Panel VOLUME controls permit adjustment of
the audio level. Minimum levels are programmable. This feature prevents missed calls due to a low volume level.
Power Level
Incremental transmitter power level change can be programmed to permit setting the output power to rated value. The
selected power level will be used for all channels.
Channel Guard
Channel Guard provides a means of restricting calls to specific radios through the use of a continuous tone coded squelch
system (CTCSS), or a multi-code digital squelch system
(DCG). Tone frequencies range from 67 Hz to 210.7 Hz. There
are 83 standard programmable digital codes.
The Channel Guard tone frequencies and codes are software programmable. Both tone frequencies and digital codes
may be mixed on each channel. The frequencies and codes are
shown in Tables 1 and 2. A Channel Number display that does
not flash, indicates that Channel Guard is enabled, or that
Channel Guard is not programmed. A flashing Channel Number indicates that Channel Guard is programmed and disabled.

BATTERY POWER
The vehicle 12 volt battery with negative ground is all that
is required for operation of the radio. A cable connects the battery to a male connector mounted on the back of the radio. The
radio can also be powered with the vehicle ignition switch.

The Group Call format allows communication with all
radios within a subgroup. The Super Group Call in GE tone
systems) or Quick-Call (in Motorola tone systems) allows
communications between all radios in a system.

Table 1 - Channel Guard Tone Frequencies

The MDS Conventional radio can operate in either the
Type 99 Select Mode or the Type 99 Monitor Mode. In the
Type 99 Select Mode the speaker audio remains muted until
the user’s own Type 99 code is decoded, unmuting the audio
and permitting receipt of the message. At this time an audible alert sounds and an "A" appears in the display. The "A"
will remain displayed (instead of the selected channel number) until the RESET button in pressed or the transmitter is
keyed.

EASY ACCESSIBILITY
The radio circuitry is mostly contained on a single Main
Board, with the exception of the PA Board and the Front Panel
Board. Access to the Main Board and the inside of the radio is
easy with the removal of the top and bottom covers with two
screws each. Then the few adjustment controls (most are adjusted with PC programming) can be easily reached. Four more
screws will permit removal of the front panel, giving access to
the Front Panel Board along with the switch and indicator circuitry.

Table 2 - Primary and Equivalent Digital Codes (OCTAL)

SERVICE AIDS
• Test Handset Kit (SPK9024), includes Handset
(19A706965P3) and Coiled Cord (19D901619P2)
• Test Adapter Box (TQ0618)
• Programming Cable (TQ3361)
• PC Programming Adapter (TQ3310)
• Power Contact Extraction Tool (458994-2)

DETAILED TYPE 99 OPERATION
AND PROGRAMMING
The original Type 99 programming provides individual,
group and super group call decode. The motorola format twotone sequential signaling schemes can also be decoded.
The MDS Conventional radio can be PC programmed with
up to two separate tables of tones. Either the GE Type 99 format or the Motorola format can be assigned to each tone table.
The tone decoder (Individual, Group and Quick Call for the
Motorola format) can be enabled individually for each channel.
Once enabled, one of the two tone tables can be selected for
each channel.

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In the Type 99 Monitor Mode the receive audio remains
unmuted permitting the user to monitor all activity on the
channel. When the user’s own Type 99 tones are decoded, a
beep sounds and an "A" will be displayed, calling his attention to his own call now on the channel.

Table 3 - Tone Groups

Toggling the RESET button allows the user to choose
either the Type 99 Select Mode or Type 99 Monitor Mode of
receiving.

The second tone group is A. The third digit of the paging number is a 3 and the tone Designator is A3. In Table 4 read down
the column labeled "Tone Designator" and find A3. Read
horizontally across the column labeled "Tone Frequency". The
second tone frequency is 802.5 Hz. For different paging numbers, locate the first digit in the "100’s Digit" column and determine the tone frequencies as described in the example.
Tone D is the diagonal tone used (in GE tone systems only)
when the first and second tone frequencies are the same. The
standard frequency for Tone D is 742.5 Hz, but may be programmed with any tone frequency.

GE TYPE 99 FORMAT
Tone frequencies in the GE tone system fall within the
range of 517.5 to 997.5 Hz.

MOTOROLA FORMAT

In the GE tone format, the first tone may be from tone
group A (for Individual or Group calls) or from tone group C
(for Super Group calls). The second tone may be from tone
group B (for Individual calls) or from tone group D (for
Group and Super Group calls).

Tone frequencies in the Motorola tone system are within
the range of 288.5 to 1433.4 Hz. In the Motorola tone format,
the first tone may be one of three tones: A for Individual Call,
B for Quick Call and C for Group Call. The second or final
tone is B in all cases.

Table 4 - Tone Generator Frequencies

Individual Call
Tables 5 and 6 may also be used to determine the tone frequencies. The first digit of the code determines the tone group
used in the code (see Table 5). Then Table 6 is used to determine the actual tone frequencies. For a code of 124, the tone
groups used are shown in Table 5. Tone A and Tone B are both
located in tone group 1 and Tone B is tone number 4. Refer to
the following examples for additional information.
Table 5 - Motorola Type Coder Numbers

The GE tone format is illustrated below:
NOTE
INDIVIDUAL CALL FORMAT
<---1.0 SEC--->
±20%
TONE A

<---200 MS--->
±25%
GAP

<---1.0 SEC--->
300%, -0%
TONE B

The MDS radio is able to recognize the A, B, and C
tones. Individual, Group and Quick Call formats may
be used simultaneously.

The Motorola tone format is illustrated as follows:

GROUP CALL FORMAT

Example 1 - Code 098:

INDIVIDUAL CALL FORMAT
<---1.0 SEC--->
±20%
TONE A

<---200 MS--->
±25%
GAP

<---1.0 SEC--->
+300%, -0%
TONE D

SUPER GROUP CALL FORMAT

<---1.0 SEC--->
(Minimum)
TONE A

<--NONE--->
GAP

<---3.0 SEC--->
(Minimum)
TONE B

Tone number 9 in Tone Group 4 is 524.6 Hz.
GROUP CALL FORMAT

<---1.0 SEC--->
±20%
TONE C

<---200 MS--->
±25%
GAP

<---1.0 SEC--->
300%, -0%
TONE D

For example, assume the paging number to be 123. The
first digit of the paging number is a 1. Look in Table 3 and
read down the column labeled "100’s Digit" to a 1. Read
horizontally across the column labeled "10’s Digit". The
tone group is B. The second digit of the paging number is a
2. The tone number is B2. Look in Table 4 and down the column labeled ’Tone Designator" to find B2. Read horizontally across the column labeled "Tone Frequency". The first
tone frequency is 787.5 Hz.
To determine the second tone frequency look in Table 3
and as before, find the first digit of the paging number (1).

6

The digit "0" in Table 5 (First Digit of Code) shows that
Tone A is in Tone Group 4 and Tone B is in Tone Group 2 (see
Table 6).

<---1.0 SEC--->
(Minimum)
TONE A

Tone number 8 in Tone Group 2 is 879.0 Hz.

<---NONE--->
GAP

<---3.0 SEC--->
(Minimum)
TONED

SUPER GROUP CALL FORMAT
<------------------------------8 SEC------------------------------>
TONE B

Example 2 - Code 265:
The digit "2" in Table 5 shows that both Tone A and Tone
B are both in Tone Group 2.
Tone number 6 is 788.5 Hz.
Tone number 5 is 746.8 Hz.

Group Call (Quick-Call Format)
In Group Call applications, the Tone Group is determined
by Table 7, while the frequency is determined by Table 6. Refer to the following examples.

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Group Call code numbers range from 00 to 99. However, there are several Group Calls with the same Tone
B frequency. This limits the total number of Group
Calls to 40.

Example 1 - Group Call Code 07 (also code 27 and 37):

The digit "0" in Table 5 shows that Tone B is in Tone
Group 2 along with 20 to 29 and 30 to 39. Tone number 7 in
Tone Group 2 is 832.5 Hz (see Table 6).
Example 2 - Group Call 98 (also code 48 and 88):
The digit "9" in Table 5 shows that Tone B is in Tone
Group 4 along with 40 to 49 and 80 to 89. Tone number 8 in
Tone Group 4 is 496.8 Hz.

Table 6 - Motorola Group Call Tone Groups (TG)

Table 7 - Motorola Group Call Tone Groups (TG)

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